Music Trade Review
Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 1 - Page 12
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Another Popular ' Packard " Piano.
A Record to be Proud of.
-O-
J. & C. FISCHERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE
DOMAIN OF PIANO MANUFACTURING.
IME and use are the great standards by
which to measure the value of every
article. A piano may be all right for "the
day," but the one which is all right for "all
time" is the piano which achieves and com-
mands a reputation, and this can certainly
be said of the instruments made by J. & C.
Fischer, who are about completing their one
hundred thousandth piano. This achieve-
ment, which stands without parallel in piano
trade annals proves that J. & C. Fischer
have builded a great structure upon a
foundation of merit—of progress. It ac-
counts for the continued growth in popu-
larity of the Fischer products.
A study of the Fischer movements dur-
ing the past few years shows a successful
culmination of well-defined plans, a sys-
tematic exploitation of merit, the intelli-
gent stimulation of the energy and enthu-
siasm of the dealers, added to this, an
intelligent conduct of business, both in
manufacturing aud business departments,
which, working harmoniously and method-
ically, have helped to make the Fischer
house and the Fischer product deservedly
prominent and popular in the piano trade.
One hundred thousand pianos is certainly
a stupendous number of instruments. It
compels one to dwell upon the wonderful
influence which they must have exercised in
stimulating a love for music and a higher
appreciation of all that is beautiful and
artistic. But considering it from another
standpoint, what considerable energy,
brains and merit have been combined to
bring about this consummation.
The Fischer pianos have been steadily
growing in popular esteem by reason of
their handsome design, and the utilization
of every improvement that would add to
the quality of their tone. This development
has been closely attended to by the manufac-
turers, and whatever claims have been made
for the instruments have been substantiated
by the instruments themselves.
The improvement observable in the up-
right piano has been, if anything, more pro-
nounced in the grands. The Fischer grands
to-day afford substantial evidence of the
splendid advancement made by this house
in this special field. Wonderful claims for
their instruments have been eschewed; it is
only necessary to test the Fischer grand to
realize that here is an instrument which
appeals to the virtuoso, the musician and
the lover of a good piano. They are instru-
ments that deserve a wider sphere of sup-
port, and they are bound to win a pro-
nounced recognition as time grows apace,
or we are greatly mistaken.
The pianos which are being manufac-
tured by J. & C. Fischer to-day are so
excellent in every respect that the wonder-
ful progress of the house in the past is
destined to be accelerated in the future—
provided excellence and merit are at all
recognized.
T
HE handsome and
elegant design of
piano presented here-
with — Myle 5 — has
proven one of the most
popular sellers among
the artistic productions
of the Ft. Wayne Organ
Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
It has the special ad-
vantage of being neither
too elaborate nor too
ordinary. It is a happy
medium, and appeals
to the critical dealer
who is fully cognizant
of the growing appre-
ciation of case elabora-
tion now evident among
purchasers. In design
and finish it is as at-
tractive and modern a
'
piano as can be found
on the market. The tone quality is the special feature of the instrument. It is of that
standard excellence which one has now come to expect in each and every one of the
different styles of " Packard " pianos.
T
Swallowed His Baton.
DECIDEDLY unique variation of
a drum major's usual performance
when on review occurs in one of the French
regiments of the line—or rather, did occur—
for the colonel of that regiment has now
put down his foot and issued a positive fiat
that his subordinate shall^henceforward
confine himself to orthodox tricks.
The musical leader in question had a tone
period of his life been a mountebank, and
evidently a good one, for after practicing
in secret a number of times, he astonished
the regiment, drawn up in review one day,
by suddenly throwing his stick high in the
air, catching it in his mouth upon its de-
scent and swallowing fully one-half of it.
Having accomplished this gastronomic di-
version, he stood for a moment while the
spectators gazed in awed amazement, and
then disgorged the half of the baton which
he had swallowed and continued his march
down the line.
He repeated this trick a good many
times and the regiment was very proud of
him, but it brought it such an unenviable
reputation that the colonel finally had to
stop him. Now his performance is thor-
oughly conventional.—Chicago "Times-
Herald."
A
Wheeler, and he will be assisted by Messrs.
Hood and Wilmouth, who will also act as
traveling salesmen.
CHAS. DAUPEL, vice president of the
Smith & Nixon Co., Louisville, Ky.,
and H. W. Berry of Boston, Mass., were
among Kranich & Bach's callers this week.
THE
Colby Piano Co., Erie, Pa., held
their annual meeting at 10 East Seventeenth
street this city, last Monday. Nothing of
special importance came up before the
meeting. The present officers and board
of directors were re-elected.
CHAS. H. PARSONS, president of the
Needham Piano & Organ Co., who sailed
for London recently, expects to leave for
home next Saturday.
GEO. J. DOWLING, formerly road represen-
tative of the Briggs Piano Co., is expected
back from Europe around the first of Aug-
ust.
Is afforded the dealer and mu-
sician who sells or plays that
modern and artistic creation, the
Henry F. Hi Her
Piano.
has purchased the
sheet music business conducted by his
brother David in St. Paul, Minn.
It is one of the best examples of
C. H. RUNDEL, of the Gardner & Zellner
all that is latest and best in the
Piano Co., of Los Angeles, Cal., has been
r e a l m of piano construction.
spending some time in the East.
That's the reason wide-awake
dealers should handle it.
C. P. WHEELER, of the Wheeler Wall
Paper Co., Charlotte, N. C, has purchased
the stock of pianos, organs and musical in-
struments of the Ludden & Bates Southern
Music House in that city. The business
BOSTON, MAS S
will be under the management of Will 88 BOYLSTON STREET
JULIUS QUATTLEBAUM
HennjF. flier & Sons Piano Co.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Another Popular ' Packard " Piano.
A Record to be Proud of.
-O-
J. & C. FISCHERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE
DOMAIN OF PIANO MANUFACTURING.
IME and use are the great standards by
which to measure the value of every
article. A piano may be all right for "the
day," but the one which is all right for "all
time" is the piano which achieves and com-
mands a reputation, and this can certainly
be said of the instruments made by J. & C.
Fischer, who are about completing their one
hundred thousandth piano. This achieve-
ment, which stands without parallel in piano
trade annals proves that J. & C. Fischer
have builded a great structure upon a
foundation of merit—of progress. It ac-
counts for the continued growth in popu-
larity of the Fischer products.
A study of the Fischer movements dur-
ing the past few years shows a successful
culmination of well-defined plans, a sys-
tematic exploitation of merit, the intelli-
gent stimulation of the energy and enthu-
siasm of the dealers, added to this, an
intelligent conduct of business, both in
manufacturing aud business departments,
which, working harmoniously and method-
ically, have helped to make the Fischer
house and the Fischer product deservedly
prominent and popular in the piano trade.
One hundred thousand pianos is certainly
a stupendous number of instruments. It
compels one to dwell upon the wonderful
influence which they must have exercised in
stimulating a love for music and a higher
appreciation of all that is beautiful and
artistic. But considering it from another
standpoint, what considerable energy,
brains and merit have been combined to
bring about this consummation.
The Fischer pianos have been steadily
growing in popular esteem by reason of
their handsome design, and the utilization
of every improvement that would add to
the quality of their tone. This development
has been closely attended to by the manufac-
turers, and whatever claims have been made
for the instruments have been substantiated
by the instruments themselves.
The improvement observable in the up-
right piano has been, if anything, more pro-
nounced in the grands. The Fischer grands
to-day afford substantial evidence of the
splendid advancement made by this house
in this special field. Wonderful claims for
their instruments have been eschewed; it is
only necessary to test the Fischer grand to
realize that here is an instrument which
appeals to the virtuoso, the musician and
the lover of a good piano. They are instru-
ments that deserve a wider sphere of sup-
port, and they are bound to win a pro-
nounced recognition as time grows apace,
or we are greatly mistaken.
The pianos which are being manufac-
tured by J. & C. Fischer to-day are so
excellent in every respect that the wonder-
ful progress of the house in the past is
destined to be accelerated in the future—
provided excellence and merit are at all
recognized.
T
HE handsome and
elegant design of
piano presented here-
with — Myle 5 — has
proven one of the most
popular sellers among
the artistic productions
of the Ft. Wayne Organ
Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
It has the special ad-
vantage of being neither
too elaborate nor too
ordinary. It is a happy
medium, and appeals
to the critical dealer
who is fully cognizant
of the growing appre-
ciation of case elabora-
tion now evident among
purchasers. In design
and finish it is as at-
tractive and modern a
'
piano as can be found
on the market. The tone quality is the special feature of the instrument. It is of that
standard excellence which one has now come to expect in each and every one of the
different styles of " Packard " pianos.
T
Swallowed His Baton.
DECIDEDLY unique variation of
a drum major's usual performance
when on review occurs in one of the French
regiments of the line—or rather, did occur—
for the colonel of that regiment has now
put down his foot and issued a positive fiat
that his subordinate shall^henceforward
confine himself to orthodox tricks.
The musical leader in question had a tone
period of his life been a mountebank, and
evidently a good one, for after practicing
in secret a number of times, he astonished
the regiment, drawn up in review one day,
by suddenly throwing his stick high in the
air, catching it in his mouth upon its de-
scent and swallowing fully one-half of it.
Having accomplished this gastronomic di-
version, he stood for a moment while the
spectators gazed in awed amazement, and
then disgorged the half of the baton which
he had swallowed and continued his march
down the line.
He repeated this trick a good many
times and the regiment was very proud of
him, but it brought it such an unenviable
reputation that the colonel finally had to
stop him. Now his performance is thor-
oughly conventional.—Chicago "Times-
Herald."
A
Wheeler, and he will be assisted by Messrs.
Hood and Wilmouth, who will also act as
traveling salesmen.
CHAS. DAUPEL, vice president of the
Smith & Nixon Co., Louisville, Ky.,
and H. W. Berry of Boston, Mass., were
among Kranich & Bach's callers this week.
THE
Colby Piano Co., Erie, Pa., held
their annual meeting at 10 East Seventeenth
street this city, last Monday. Nothing of
special importance came up before the
meeting. The present officers and board
of directors were re-elected.
CHAS. H. PARSONS, president of the
Needham Piano & Organ Co., who sailed
for London recently, expects to leave for
home next Saturday.
GEO. J. DOWLING, formerly road represen-
tative of the Briggs Piano Co., is expected
back from Europe around the first of Aug-
ust.
Is afforded the dealer and mu-
sician who sells or plays that
modern and artistic creation, the
Henry F. Hi Her
Piano.
has purchased the
sheet music business conducted by his
brother David in St. Paul, Minn.
It is one of the best examples of
C. H. RUNDEL, of the Gardner & Zellner
all that is latest and best in the
Piano Co., of Los Angeles, Cal., has been
r e a l m of piano construction.
spending some time in the East.
That's the reason wide-awake
dealers should handle it.
C. P. WHEELER, of the Wheeler Wall
Paper Co., Charlotte, N. C, has purchased
the stock of pianos, organs and musical in-
struments of the Ludden & Bates Southern
Music House in that city. The business
BOSTON, MAS S
will be under the management of Will 88 BOYLSTON STREET
JULIUS QUATTLEBAUM
HennjF. flier & Sons Piano Co.
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