Music Trade Review
Issue: 1895 Vol. 21 N. 10 - Page 2
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
struments they should select. As far as
the New York State Building is con-
cerned, it is evident that this authority will
be asserted, and that there is no fear but
the resolutions passed accepting the use of
the Strich & Zeidler pianos will be lived
L\MAN BILL
up to.
Editor and Proprietor.
The managers of the Atlanta Exposition
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
will find that it is to the interests of the
3 East 14th St., New York
Exposition to act with discretion and com-
mon sense in this matter, and they will do
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and
Canada, $3.00 per year; Foreign Countries, $+.00.
well not to aid or support Major Felder's
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per inch, single column, per
insertion. On quarterly or yearly contracts . special dis-
absurd action.
count is allowed.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency foric, should
The incident seems an exposition of un-
be made payable to Edward Lyman Bill.
fitness on the part of the officials who are
Entered at th* New York Post Office as Second Via . <• Matter.
puffed with vanity over their official brass
-THE BUSINESS MAN'S PAPER.",
buttons, and make themselves ludicrous in
the sight of fair-minded men. In dictat-
ing to a State what instruments it shall
place in the building erected and paid for
by the citizens of a State, they may as well
tell them what furniture they shall place
therein, what paintings shall hang on the
wall, what sculpture and bric-a-brac shall
adorn the rooms, and in refusing to permit
an artist to play such an instrument as he
likes they occupy just as ridiculous a posi-
tion. A violinist usually has a favorite vio-
lin; deprive him of that and he is not at
his best, and to deprive him of it is an in-
terference with the personal rights of that
man. The same applies to pianists.
T
HE Wilcox & White organ received
the highest distinction (a gold medal)
at the Munich Bavaria Exposition.
HERE is on the horizon, rumors of
another piano war borne on the
winds of Worcester. Owing to complica-
tions Richard Bnrmeister, who was an-
nounced to play in that city last Thursday,
withdrew because it is said that he could
not play upon the piano of his choice.
There are all sorts of rumors afloat regard-
ing his withdrawal.
T
HE narrow-minded policy pursued at
the World's Fair with regard to the
use of pianos not regularly exhibited is be-
ing duplicated at the Atlanta Exposition,
which formally opened Wednesday of last
week. Major Felder, Inspector General,
has refused to allow the magnificent Knabe
grand, which was made expressly for the
World's Fair, to be placed in the Woman's
Building, and let it be understood that no
piano, not regularly exhibited, will be al-
lowed to be used in State buildings.
It seems to us that the directors of the
different State buildings should have ab
solute authority and right to use any in-
T
ILLIAM STEINWAY is a most
remarkable personality. At a pe-
riod of life when other men would prefer
to throw aside the "cares of state," he
seems to interest himself with old-time en-
ergy and vigor in the business over which
he presides with so much dignity and abil-
ity. He keeps in touch with the latest
technical developments in the field of pi-
ano making, and his knowledge of men
and things stamps him as a keen student of
the trend of affairs in and outside the in-
dustry which claims him as an honored
member; but in other walks of life—as a
public man, a citizen and philanthropist—
he has achieved a reputation such as is sel-
dom gained by a man M'ho devotes himself
assiduously to the exacting demands of a
arge business such as Steinway & Sons'.
On public questions his views are sought
for, and his opinions are listened to with
that respect and consideration which is
vouchsafed an authority.
It is not alone in this country, however,
that Mr. Steinway is honored and respect-
ed, but his interest in the land of his birth,
and the [welfare of the German people,
has commanded the recognition of the
Emperor and Empress of Germany. With-
in recent date Mr, Steinway received a very
W
complimentary letter from Count Vojn
Mirbach, who sent on behalf of Their Ma-
jesties two particularly handsome medals
in grateful remembrance of his generous
contributions and in recognition of his -per-
sonal interest in the erection of the Empe-
ror William Memorial Church, which was
recently dedicated in Berlin.
The medals are beautifully finished, and
one side bears a cast of Emperor William
I , and the obverse side bears the German-
Prussian emblems and crown, with suita-
ble inscription. The other medal bears
the portrait of the Emperor, and on the ob-
verse are silhouettes of the present Emper-
or and Empress.
As this honor is one rarely bestowed on
individuals residing outside the Empire, its
significance can be properly estimated. Mr.
Steinway is such an integral part of the
music trade industry that the many honors
bestowed on him are an honor to the indus-
try at large.
W
E are pleased to notice the forma-
tion recently, in this city, of a
"Credit Men's Association," which, as its
name implies, has been.founded to protect
and support the interests of houses doing a
large credit business. The membership of
the Association is to consist of credit men
representing firms, corporations or individ-
uals engaged in any legitimate line of busi-
ness where credit is given, and the object
is to do away with injustice and fraud as
well as the abolition of laws which, as
framed at the present time, afford dishon-
est men advantages and are detrimental to
honest creditors. Among other commend-
able objects for which the Association was
formed are: Agitation to effect changes in
the collection and bankruptcy laws of the
various States and the protection of credit-
ors against abuses now prevalent; to bring
about mutual improvements, greater simi-
larity and certainty in business customs
and usages of trade, and to establish closer
ties of business association to the end that
the welfare of all may be the more highly
conserved.
Some time ago THE MUSIC TRADE RE-
VIEW suggested the practicability of such
an organization, and in this connection re-
peatedly published editorials advising the
inauguration of credit departments in piano
houses as well as changes in the bankruptcy
laws. It is a satisfaction to note that at
last there is some possibility of these im-
portant questions being handled effective-
ly, and we trust with good results. This
matter is of vital interest to the members
of the music trade, and they should be
most anxious to lend a helping hand to-
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
struments they should select. As far as
the New York State Building is con-
cerned, it is evident that this authority will
be asserted, and that there is no fear but
the resolutions passed accepting the use of
the Strich & Zeidler pianos will be lived
L\MAN BILL
up to.
Editor and Proprietor.
The managers of the Atlanta Exposition
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
will find that it is to the interests of the
3 East 14th St., New York
Exposition to act with discretion and com-
mon sense in this matter, and they will do
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and
Canada, $3.00 per year; Foreign Countries, $+.00.
well not to aid or support Major Felder's
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per inch, single column, per
insertion. On quarterly or yearly contracts . special dis-
absurd action.
count is allowed.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency foric, should
The incident seems an exposition of un-
be made payable to Edward Lyman Bill.
fitness on the part of the officials who are
Entered at th* New York Post Office as Second Via . <• Matter.
puffed with vanity over their official brass
-THE BUSINESS MAN'S PAPER.",
buttons, and make themselves ludicrous in
the sight of fair-minded men. In dictat-
ing to a State what instruments it shall
place in the building erected and paid for
by the citizens of a State, they may as well
tell them what furniture they shall place
therein, what paintings shall hang on the
wall, what sculpture and bric-a-brac shall
adorn the rooms, and in refusing to permit
an artist to play such an instrument as he
likes they occupy just as ridiculous a posi-
tion. A violinist usually has a favorite vio-
lin; deprive him of that and he is not at
his best, and to deprive him of it is an in-
terference with the personal rights of that
man. The same applies to pianists.
T
HE Wilcox & White organ received
the highest distinction (a gold medal)
at the Munich Bavaria Exposition.
HERE is on the horizon, rumors of
another piano war borne on the
winds of Worcester. Owing to complica-
tions Richard Bnrmeister, who was an-
nounced to play in that city last Thursday,
withdrew because it is said that he could
not play upon the piano of his choice.
There are all sorts of rumors afloat regard-
ing his withdrawal.
T
HE narrow-minded policy pursued at
the World's Fair with regard to the
use of pianos not regularly exhibited is be-
ing duplicated at the Atlanta Exposition,
which formally opened Wednesday of last
week. Major Felder, Inspector General,
has refused to allow the magnificent Knabe
grand, which was made expressly for the
World's Fair, to be placed in the Woman's
Building, and let it be understood that no
piano, not regularly exhibited, will be al-
lowed to be used in State buildings.
It seems to us that the directors of the
different State buildings should have ab
solute authority and right to use any in-
T
ILLIAM STEINWAY is a most
remarkable personality. At a pe-
riod of life when other men would prefer
to throw aside the "cares of state," he
seems to interest himself with old-time en-
ergy and vigor in the business over which
he presides with so much dignity and abil-
ity. He keeps in touch with the latest
technical developments in the field of pi-
ano making, and his knowledge of men
and things stamps him as a keen student of
the trend of affairs in and outside the in-
dustry which claims him as an honored
member; but in other walks of life—as a
public man, a citizen and philanthropist—
he has achieved a reputation such as is sel-
dom gained by a man M'ho devotes himself
assiduously to the exacting demands of a
arge business such as Steinway & Sons'.
On public questions his views are sought
for, and his opinions are listened to with
that respect and consideration which is
vouchsafed an authority.
It is not alone in this country, however,
that Mr. Steinway is honored and respect-
ed, but his interest in the land of his birth,
and the [welfare of the German people,
has commanded the recognition of the
Emperor and Empress of Germany. With-
in recent date Mr, Steinway received a very
W
complimentary letter from Count Vojn
Mirbach, who sent on behalf of Their Ma-
jesties two particularly handsome medals
in grateful remembrance of his generous
contributions and in recognition of his -per-
sonal interest in the erection of the Empe-
ror William Memorial Church, which was
recently dedicated in Berlin.
The medals are beautifully finished, and
one side bears a cast of Emperor William
I , and the obverse side bears the German-
Prussian emblems and crown, with suita-
ble inscription. The other medal bears
the portrait of the Emperor, and on the ob-
verse are silhouettes of the present Emper-
or and Empress.
As this honor is one rarely bestowed on
individuals residing outside the Empire, its
significance can be properly estimated. Mr.
Steinway is such an integral part of the
music trade industry that the many honors
bestowed on him are an honor to the indus-
try at large.
W
E are pleased to notice the forma-
tion recently, in this city, of a
"Credit Men's Association," which, as its
name implies, has been.founded to protect
and support the interests of houses doing a
large credit business. The membership of
the Association is to consist of credit men
representing firms, corporations or individ-
uals engaged in any legitimate line of busi-
ness where credit is given, and the object
is to do away with injustice and fraud as
well as the abolition of laws which, as
framed at the present time, afford dishon-
est men advantages and are detrimental to
honest creditors. Among other commend-
able objects for which the Association was
formed are: Agitation to effect changes in
the collection and bankruptcy laws of the
various States and the protection of credit-
ors against abuses now prevalent; to bring
about mutual improvements, greater simi-
larity and certainty in business customs
and usages of trade, and to establish closer
ties of business association to the end that
the welfare of all may be the more highly
conserved.
Some time ago THE MUSIC TRADE RE-
VIEW suggested the practicability of such
an organization, and in this connection re-
peatedly published editorials advising the
inauguration of credit departments in piano
houses as well as changes in the bankruptcy
laws. It is a satisfaction to note that at
last there is some possibility of these im-
portant questions being handled effective-
ly, and we trust with good results. This
matter is of vital interest to the members
of the music trade, and they should be
most anxious to lend a helping hand to-
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