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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The Hardman
Mr stevens Qets
Piano
In Schools, Churches, Lodges, Clubs, etc.
H
ARDMAN, PECK & CO. have just
compiled a list of schools, churches,
lodges, clubs and other institutions using
the famous Hardman piano. The list is a
formidable one, and includes the names of
almost every representative institution in
different parts of the Union. Over two
hundred and seventy are named, some of
which are using over thirty Hardman
pianos, notably the Ogontz School for
Young Ladies, at Ogontz, Pa.
It is a well-known fact that the use given
a piano in a boarding-school is one of the
best tests of durability, for the pounding it
receives there exceeds more than ten times
the use it has to undergo in a private house.
The secret of the popularity of the "Hard-
man" in schools, etc., is to be found in the
claim made by the firm in this connection,
namely: "That durability is a distinguish-
ing characteristic of the Hardman piano;"
and it must be, otherwise the Hardman
would not be such a'favorite. Hardman,
Peck & Co., in their circular, suggest cor-
respondence with any of the institutions
named for the purpose of ascertaining the
unequalled satisfaction that their instru-
ments have given.
It is only when a list like this is compiled
that one realizes the large number of instru-
ments furnished by one firm to such a num-
ber of representative institutions; and yet
it seems this list comprises only a few, com-
paratively, of the many schools, lodges,
clubs, churches, etc., where the Hardman
piano is in use.
The catalogue is printed on heavy calen-
dered paper, and presents a very neat ap-
pearance. The back cover page contains
an excellent photo cut of the Hardman ex-
hibit at the Columbian Exposition.
The Emerson Pin Block.
IN order to test the validity of its pin
block patent, the Emerson Piano Co., of
Boston, have instituted a friendly suit
against the Prescott Piano Co., of Concord,
N. H. The Emerson patent is now used
by some half dozen makers, we understand,
and the Emerson Piano Co. are anxious to
have their rights legally explained.
The Exhibition of Patents and
Inventions.
T
HE International Exhibition of Patents
and Inventions, to be held at the
Grand Central Palace, Forty-third street
and Lexington avenue, will open March 9,
1895. The exhibition will continue for four
weeks.
CONGRATULATIONS to President J. W.
Reed, of the Chicago Music Trade Associa-
tion. A good piano maker and inventor,-
he is bound to make a good executive
officer.
* 1000
In Washington,
J
OHN W. STEVENS, traveling repre-
sentative for Peek & Son, Broadway
and Forty-seventh street, was awarded
$1,000 damages in a suit for libel which he
brought against Lucius McBride, Akron,
O., and which was decided in that city be-
fore Judge Nye, Feb. 2 2d. It seems Mc-
Bride wrote two letters to Messrs. Peek &
Son which reflected on Mr. Stevens' char-
acter, and grossly wronged him. His action
in so doing was due to spite because Mr.
Stevens had previously sued him for $19 in
a petty court. McBride was unable to deny
having written the letters, and could not in
any way justify the language used. It is
evident that Mr. McBride will be more
cautious in passing opinions about traveling
men in future. This has been a rather ex-
pensive lesson.
Prof. Bentz with the Weaver Co.
P
ROF. H. C. BENTZ, the veteran piano
tuner and regulator, has accepted a
position as special personal representative
of the Weaver Organ & Piano Co. He will
have charge of the piano department,
which has become a very important part
of the business of this great corporation.
The company is to be congratulated on
their acquisition, and Mr. Bentz has reason
to feel proud of the house he represents.
Mr. Bentz's long experience as a tuner of
pianos of every known make, has given him
a knowledge of the various pianos that
makes him particularly valuable in this
line to the house he represents, as well as
to the customers he may have the pleasure
of aiding in making the selections.—York,
Pa., Dispatch.
NEARLY 60,000 SOLD!
.
NO BETTER TESTIMONIAL NEEDED.
Chicago, Feb. 18, 1895.
On and after this date we will be estab-
lished in our new quarters, 250 and 252
Wabash avenue, where we shall be pleased
to receive our friends and patrons.
PEASE PIANO CO.
CHAS. H. MACDONALD,
Manager.
A Good Showing.
I
N a conversation with the courteous W.
D. Dutton, of Hardman, Peck & Co., a
few days ago, he informed us that trade for
January and February of this year was one
hundred per cent, over that of the same
months a year ago. This is certainly cheer-
ing news, when the times are considered.
Better Days in Store.
THE unusually cold weather in the South
has knocked the bottom out of retail trade
for the past two weeks. Things are bright-
ening up, according to reports this week,
and with the advent of spring better times
are in store for the retail, and let us hope,
the wholesale trade.
Harked Improvement in Business—A New
Law which gives Satisfaction to the
Music Trade—Thanks due to the
flusic Trade Association—The
Bradbury and Droop con-
cerns to Build—The
fletzerott House
Busy—The
Knabe.
W
ITH the advent of spring-like weather
the past week, music houses in this
city report better business, and dealers are
in an optimistic frame of mind in regard to
trade prospects. As a result of the efforts
made by the Music Trade Association of
this city, a bill was signed by the President
this week which has given a great deal of
satisfaction to the trade atHarge. This bill
increases the jurisdiction of the Justices of
Peace in the District of Columbia.
The law heretofore has been that a Jus-
tice of the Peace could not try a case
involving more than $100, and the poor
piano dealer was compelled to take his
case before the United States Court, costing
him anywhere from $30 to $50, and neces-
sitating a delay of about a year before his
case was called for trial, occasioned by the
over-crowded condition of the docket.
This is all changed now; the Justice of
the Peace is empowered to hear cases in-
volving amounts to the extent of $300, and
the piano dealer can now replevin the de-
linquent, get his trial inside of forty-eight
hours, and cost him less than $10.
The successful passage of this law goes
far to show what a great power and influence
a combination of men such as the Music
Trade Association can exercise when they
work together, and with such commendable
objects. This bill is only one of the many
benefits which have accrued to the
trade since the Association was organized.
It would be idle to deny that a large share
of credit is due to C. G. Woodward, the
energetic secretary who labored indefatig-
ably both in the interests of the Association
and also for the passage of this law. The
officers of the Association at present are:
Mr. E. F. Droop, president; Mr. D. G.
Pfieffer, vice-president; Mr. C. G. Wood-
ward, secretary, and Mr. J. E. Erck, treas-
urer.
Two of our leading music houses will
have new homes in the summer or early
fall, viz.: The Bradbury concern and the
firm of E. F. Droop & Sons. The an-
nouncement made by Mr. Van Wickle, the
courteous and popular manager of F. G.
Smith's house, that the Bradbury piano
would be manufactured in Washington, has
caused quite some comment. This is an
innovation in Washington, as heretofore it
has never pretended to be a manufacturing
city. The Bradbury concern will have the
honor of being the pioneers in this connec-
tion. According to the plans passed upon
by Mr. Smith recently, the new building
will be a marvel of convenience and beauty.
Mr. Van Wickle says business is good, and