Music Trade Review
Issue: 1895 Vol. 20 N. 14 - Page 1
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Piiblisiiei Every Saturday at 3 Eist Fourtejutli Strat.
V O L . X X . N o . 14.
In The West.
THE KL.KCTION
KEKOKM
S. I O N W A Y S H O U L D
URDAY
MAYOR
REJOICE
A " R E D LETTER"
THE
C. C. O . C .
FACTORY
KI.KCTE1)
K.
LAST S A T -
DAY W I T H
T H E CON O V E R
HAMILTON
OR-
GAN CO. R E P O R T S C O O D
BUSINESS
.. :
KIM-
HALL W A R E -
ROOM
IMPROVEMENTS
NEW " S I N O E R "
AC.EN-
C 1 E S — T H E L Y O N * 1IKALV II A R L'S A I'.RO A D.
R I N T E L M A N P I A N O CO. S U E S — A S A L E S -
MEN'S
ASSOCIATION,
REMOVAL
REED'S
PERHAPS.
SALES—J.
W.
•<.
SPEECH.
T
HIS was a great week for Chicago. Fol-
lowing the example of your city last
November, Chicago has been practically re-
form swept, and the reform candidate for
Mayor, Geo. B. vSwift, has been elected
Mayor by a plurality of something over
45,000. In addition to this the majority of
the Aldermanic Board are Republicans.
The civil service law recently passed by
the Legislature and earnestly supported by
all the progressive business men of Chicago,
was unanimously approved by the votes of
the people.
Members of the music trade
here have been actively interested in the
passage of this measure, and are highly
pleased at the political revolution which oc-
curred last Tuesday. Few men have better
cause to rejoice than E. vS. Conway, Secre-
tary of the W. W. Kimball Co. He has
labored heroically in the interest of muni-
cipal reform, and has given his services both
as an orator and as a member of the citizens'
committee, desirous of achieving pure and
honest government of our city.
Mr. Con-
way was not the only one, however, anxious
for a change, for I have not come across
one -at least since election—who is not de-
lighted that the municipality has retrieved
itself and triumphed over party—for the re-
cent election was not a fight of Republican
against Democrat, but simply a question
whether rings and corruption, or clean men
and clean politics should prevail.
The Chicago Cottage Organ Co. are quite
enthusiastic about the business transacted
for the past week. I was informed that on
last Saturday the orders received for the
products of their house was unprecedented,
New York, April 6, 1895.
so much so as to cause surprise, particularly
when business in general is not as good as
it might be. The "C. C. O. C." goods are
becoming greater favorites every season.
The Conover piano will be manufactured
in its new home around the first of next
month. The factory is fast approaching
completion, the roof is almost finished and
progress is being made on the inside work.
It will be one of the best equipped factories
in the city. There is a satisfactory demand
for the Conover piano which markedly in-
creased the last w r eek of March, and orders
continue to keep rolling in.
A recent call at the factory of the Hamil-
ton Organ Co. enables me to tell you that
they are doing a splendid business. Trade
so far this year has shown an increase of
almost 40 per cent, over that of the same
period in '94. Some of the latest styles of
Hamilton organs are very handsome instru-
ments indeed, and I am not surprised at
their growth in popularity.
The piano parlors which have replaced
the offices in the Kimball warerooms are
almost completed. They make quite an at-
tractive feature. When complete with the
necessary appointments they will add to
the attractiveness of this handsome floor.
The new offices, on the second floor, are all
finished and are no\v occupied. Business
at the Kimball house is not startlingly
brisk, but they informed me that there is
every indication of improvement.
I do not know if you people in the East
know much about the "Singer" piano
which is being manufactured in this city;
if not, I think you will in due time. It is
an excellent instrument of its kind, and is
rapidly finding a place with wide-awake
dealers in the West. J. B. Bradford, of
Milwaukee, Wis., has just taken the agency
for that city and territory, and he has started
off by giving a very satisfactory order. In
Springfield, Mo., R. W. Stewart is another
dealer who evidently knows a "good thing. "
He will sell the "Singer." Several other
agencies are under consideration. The
"Singer" is evidently in the race to win.
At Lyon & Healy's I learned that they
received a flattering testimonial from the
leading harpist of the Gewandhaus ()rches-
tra, in Berlin, Germany, anent the Lyon &
Healy harp which he is using.
The Rintelman Piano Co. are contem-
plating a suit against the landlord of 580
North Clark street, for the damage which
$3.00 PER YEAR
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS
their instruments sustained recently. Dur-
ing my visit to this concern I noticed some
very handsome styles of McCammon pianos.
They are splendid instruments, both in tone
and case design.
There is some wareroom talk this week
about organizing a Salesmen's Asssocia-
tion. No definite action has been taken,
but a general feeling prevails that it will
bring the salesmen closer tog-ether and help
to promote and protect their interests.
This is about the time for removal sales.
May 1st will soon be here. Lyon, Potter &
Co. have started the ball rolling and have
advertised a surplus stock of old instru-
ments, by different makers, which they will
sell at any price.
Geo. P. Bent made a trip to Louisville,
Ky., last week. I find that business with
the Bent concern is very fair.
W. W. Kimball and E. S. Conway are
back at their desks again this week.
I met Mr. Victorson, of quick varnish
fame, this week. He is quite pleased with
the business outlook, and is doing well.
The trade here express themselves as
pleased with John W. Reed's eloquent
speech at the trade dinner recently. Chi-
cago couldn't wish for an abler advocate.
Hardman in Philadelphia.
M
ESSRS. HARDMAN, PECK & CO.
have sold their entire business in the
city of Philadelphia, conducted under the
name of William D. Dutton & Co., to Mr.
Henry L. Steinert. Mr. Steinert will con-
tinue the business upon the same first-class
lines as those of heretofore, and makes the
Hardman piano his leader. In Philadel-
phia there are now many thousand Hard-
man pianos which have been sold among
the most influential class of people, and
Mr. Steinert is eminently fitted to continue
the business now so thoroughly established.
WM. ROHLFIM; was in town this week,
leaving last Thursday morning for his
home in Milwaukee. Mr. Rohlfing left a
good order for Stein way pianos and re-
ported business as generally improving in
the Northwest.
Miss MARIE LOUISE BAILEY is using the
Conover piano with great success on her
present tour through the South.
Piiblisiiei Every Saturday at 3 Eist Fourtejutli Strat.
V O L . X X . N o . 14.
In The West.
THE KL.KCTION
KEKOKM
S. I O N W A Y S H O U L D
URDAY
MAYOR
REJOICE
A " R E D LETTER"
THE
C. C. O . C .
FACTORY
KI.KCTE1)
K.
LAST S A T -
DAY W I T H
T H E CON O V E R
HAMILTON
OR-
GAN CO. R E P O R T S C O O D
BUSINESS
.. :
KIM-
HALL W A R E -
ROOM
IMPROVEMENTS
NEW " S I N O E R "
AC.EN-
C 1 E S — T H E L Y O N * 1IKALV II A R L'S A I'.RO A D.
R I N T E L M A N P I A N O CO. S U E S — A S A L E S -
MEN'S
ASSOCIATION,
REMOVAL
REED'S
PERHAPS.
SALES—J.
W.
•<.
SPEECH.
T
HIS was a great week for Chicago. Fol-
lowing the example of your city last
November, Chicago has been practically re-
form swept, and the reform candidate for
Mayor, Geo. B. vSwift, has been elected
Mayor by a plurality of something over
45,000. In addition to this the majority of
the Aldermanic Board are Republicans.
The civil service law recently passed by
the Legislature and earnestly supported by
all the progressive business men of Chicago,
was unanimously approved by the votes of
the people.
Members of the music trade
here have been actively interested in the
passage of this measure, and are highly
pleased at the political revolution which oc-
curred last Tuesday. Few men have better
cause to rejoice than E. vS. Conway, Secre-
tary of the W. W. Kimball Co. He has
labored heroically in the interest of muni-
cipal reform, and has given his services both
as an orator and as a member of the citizens'
committee, desirous of achieving pure and
honest government of our city.
Mr. Con-
way was not the only one, however, anxious
for a change, for I have not come across
one -at least since election—who is not de-
lighted that the municipality has retrieved
itself and triumphed over party—for the re-
cent election was not a fight of Republican
against Democrat, but simply a question
whether rings and corruption, or clean men
and clean politics should prevail.
The Chicago Cottage Organ Co. are quite
enthusiastic about the business transacted
for the past week. I was informed that on
last Saturday the orders received for the
products of their house was unprecedented,
New York, April 6, 1895.
so much so as to cause surprise, particularly
when business in general is not as good as
it might be. The "C. C. O. C." goods are
becoming greater favorites every season.
The Conover piano will be manufactured
in its new home around the first of next
month. The factory is fast approaching
completion, the roof is almost finished and
progress is being made on the inside work.
It will be one of the best equipped factories
in the city. There is a satisfactory demand
for the Conover piano which markedly in-
creased the last w r eek of March, and orders
continue to keep rolling in.
A recent call at the factory of the Hamil-
ton Organ Co. enables me to tell you that
they are doing a splendid business. Trade
so far this year has shown an increase of
almost 40 per cent, over that of the same
period in '94. Some of the latest styles of
Hamilton organs are very handsome instru-
ments indeed, and I am not surprised at
their growth in popularity.
The piano parlors which have replaced
the offices in the Kimball warerooms are
almost completed. They make quite an at-
tractive feature. When complete with the
necessary appointments they will add to
the attractiveness of this handsome floor.
The new offices, on the second floor, are all
finished and are no\v occupied. Business
at the Kimball house is not startlingly
brisk, but they informed me that there is
every indication of improvement.
I do not know if you people in the East
know much about the "Singer" piano
which is being manufactured in this city;
if not, I think you will in due time. It is
an excellent instrument of its kind, and is
rapidly finding a place with wide-awake
dealers in the West. J. B. Bradford, of
Milwaukee, Wis., has just taken the agency
for that city and territory, and he has started
off by giving a very satisfactory order. In
Springfield, Mo., R. W. Stewart is another
dealer who evidently knows a "good thing. "
He will sell the "Singer." Several other
agencies are under consideration. The
"Singer" is evidently in the race to win.
At Lyon & Healy's I learned that they
received a flattering testimonial from the
leading harpist of the Gewandhaus ()rches-
tra, in Berlin, Germany, anent the Lyon &
Healy harp which he is using.
The Rintelman Piano Co. are contem-
plating a suit against the landlord of 580
North Clark street, for the damage which
$3.00 PER YEAR
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS
their instruments sustained recently. Dur-
ing my visit to this concern I noticed some
very handsome styles of McCammon pianos.
They are splendid instruments, both in tone
and case design.
There is some wareroom talk this week
about organizing a Salesmen's Asssocia-
tion. No definite action has been taken,
but a general feeling prevails that it will
bring the salesmen closer tog-ether and help
to promote and protect their interests.
This is about the time for removal sales.
May 1st will soon be here. Lyon, Potter &
Co. have started the ball rolling and have
advertised a surplus stock of old instru-
ments, by different makers, which they will
sell at any price.
Geo. P. Bent made a trip to Louisville,
Ky., last week. I find that business with
the Bent concern is very fair.
W. W. Kimball and E. S. Conway are
back at their desks again this week.
I met Mr. Victorson, of quick varnish
fame, this week. He is quite pleased with
the business outlook, and is doing well.
The trade here express themselves as
pleased with John W. Reed's eloquent
speech at the trade dinner recently. Chi-
cago couldn't wish for an abler advocate.
Hardman in Philadelphia.
M
ESSRS. HARDMAN, PECK & CO.
have sold their entire business in the
city of Philadelphia, conducted under the
name of William D. Dutton & Co., to Mr.
Henry L. Steinert. Mr. Steinert will con-
tinue the business upon the same first-class
lines as those of heretofore, and makes the
Hardman piano his leader. In Philadel-
phia there are now many thousand Hard-
man pianos which have been sold among
the most influential class of people, and
Mr. Steinert is eminently fitted to continue
the business now so thoroughly established.
WM. ROHLFIM; was in town this week,
leaving last Thursday morning for his
home in Milwaukee. Mr. Rohlfing left a
good order for Stein way pianos and re-
ported business as generally improving in
the Northwest.
Miss MARIE LOUISE BAILEY is using the
Conover piano with great success on her
present tour through the South.
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