Music Trade Review
Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 6 - Page 8
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
IO
tising world contribute to these interesting
and instructive periodicals.
There are also several experts who have
written works on the subject of advertis-
ing. Mr. Charles Austin Bates'"Good Ad-
vertising" is a perfect mine of valuable
information. "Building Business," by
Mr. Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr., is worth
many times its price to those seeking ad-
vertising information. As these and other
well known adveitising writers have given
to the public the benefit of their larger and
more varied experience, it would almost
seem presumptuous for one less competent
to attempt to go into this great subject in
the limited space of a magazine article.
Mr. Sprague Was AH Right.
M
R. B. C. SPRAGUE, piano dealer, of
Attleboro, and also agent for C. C.
Harvey, of Boston, who was reported as
having disappeared, has turned up all right.
The report was that he had left his office to
be gone a couple of hours, and after a pro-
longed absence that search was made for
him at Bristol, R. I., and other places.
However, he telephoned his wife from
Providence on Monday, and she in turn
notified Mr. Harvey that her husband was
all right and was simply attending to some
business.
The Spies Piano flfg. Co.
ISSUE A NEAT CATALOGUE.
I
N the neatly-printed and well conceived
catalogue which has reached us from
the Spies Piano Mfg. Co., of this city>
there appear illustrations of four styles of
"Majestic" pianos—B, C, D, and E—which
are exceedingly artistic architecturally, and
possess that substantial appearance which
should make them popular sellers with deal-
ers capable of pushing a reliable instrument
which can be sold at a popular price. The) 7
are manufactured in ebony, Circassian and
American walnut, and figured mahogany
and oak.
After reference to the manufacturing fa-
cilities and the reliability of the materials
used in construction, the Spies Co. state
that "the scales of the 'Majestic' pianos
are scientifically correct, and drawn with a
view to produce the most perfect musical re-
sults. The tone in.consequence is rich and
full yet sympathetic throughout. The touch
is easy and elastic, regulated with greatest
care, the finish beautiful, and every piano
leaving the factory is carefully inspected
and tested, and fully warranted for five
years.''
The Spies Mfg. Co. also state that they
have aimed in manufacturing the "Majes-
tic" piano to combine perfection of mechan-
ism and best material with a price so mod-
erate as to make it the most popular piano
of the day. An excellent cut of their
factory appears on the back cover of the
catalogue.
Chase & Smith Co.
INCORPORATED TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS IN
MUSICAL WARES, ETC.
A
I
N the monthly summary of exports and
imports just issued by the Treasury De-
partment, Washington, D. C , we find that
the imports of musical instruments for the
twelve months ending June, 1896, the lat-
est period for which official figures have
been compiled, footed up $1,307,583, as
against $918,253 worth imported the same
period last year.
The total exports for the twelve months
amounted to 923 pianos, valued at $245,483,
as compared with 874 pianos valued at $233,-
043 in 1895, and 13,062 organs, valued at
$730,003, against 10,585 organs, valued at
$640,718, which were exported during the
same period the previous year.
Other musical instruments and parts
thereof exported during the twelve months
ending June, 1896, are valued at $295,675,
as against $241,966 worth the previous
year.
The re-exports for the twelve months
show an increase for this year, the figures
being $12,574, as compared with $8,841
during the same period in 1895.
For the month of June the dutiable im-
ports of musical instruments amounted to
$96,984; for the same period last year they
footed up $102,473. Sixty-nine pianos
were exported in June, at an estimated
value of $20,492, as compared with eighty-
three valued at $18,763 exported last year.
Other musical instruments and parts
thereof exported during the month of June
are valued at $14,470, against $19,232 ex-
ported the previous year.
The re-exports of musical instruments
for the month of June are placed at 666, as
compared with 259 in June, 1895.
The statistics for the twelve months show
a considerable falling off in the importation
of animal ivory, the figures being 193,461
lbs., valued at $538,947 in June, 1896,as com-
pared with 259,364 lbs., valued at $769,7 16,
in the same time the previous year. For
the month of June alone the amount of
ivory imported amounted in value to $4,-
152, as compared with $20,607 worth im-
ported in June, 1895.
Charged with Embezzlement.
S
AMUEL AND HENRY MINIUM,
trading as Minium Bros., music deal-
ers, in Carlisle, Pa., have been arrested on
two charges of embezzlement amounting to
$300. The charges were preferred by
Frank Brooker, of New York. The accused
firm entered bail in the sum of $1,600,—
Harrisburg, Pa., "Patriot,"
RTICLES incorporating the Chase &
Smith Co., of Syracuse, N. Y., were
filed in the County Clerk's office the clos-
ing days of last week. The company,
which proposes to carry on the business of
selling at retail and wholsale musical
wares, will succeed the firm of Chase &
Smith, which failed a short time ago. The
former firm was composed of Henry M.
Chase and Frederick K. Smith.
The Chase & Smith Co. is capitalized at
$50,000, divided into 500 shares of $100
each. It proposes to do business in the
store now occupied by the firm in South
Salina street. The incorporators and di-
rectors elected for the first year are Austin
C. Chase, Carleton A. Chase, Henry M.
Chase, Frederick K. Smith and William B.
Smith. A. C. Chase has subscribed for 100
shares of stock, C. A. Chase for 40 shares,
Henry M. Chase for 50 shares, Frederick
K. Smith for 50 shares and W. B. Chase for
10 shares.
This incorporation means the re-estab-
lishment, on a firmer financial basis, of one
of the best known music houses in Central
New York. In these troublous financial
times, the continuing of such a business
is a cause for general congratulation. It
is understood that the obligations of the old
firm have been about all arranged.
The Taber Organs in Europe.
T
HE instruments manufactured by the
Taber Organ Co., Worcester, Mass.,
are not only exceedingly popular throughout
the States, but in South America and all
over Europe they are in active demand.
Some heavy shipments were recently made
to their London agents, Archibald Rams-
den, Ltd., 103 New Bond street, W. This
well-known house controls a large trade in
all parts of Great Britain and Ireland, and
they will undoubtedly handle a large share
of the output of the Taber factory.
Is afforded the dealer and mu-
sician who sells or plays that
modern and artistic creation, the
Henry F. Hiller
Piano
It is one of the best examples of
all that is latest and best in the
r e a l m of piano construction.
That's the reason wide-awake
dealers should handle it.
Henry F. niiiier & Sons Piano Co.
88 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MASS,
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
IO
tising world contribute to these interesting
and instructive periodicals.
There are also several experts who have
written works on the subject of advertis-
ing. Mr. Charles Austin Bates'"Good Ad-
vertising" is a perfect mine of valuable
information. "Building Business," by
Mr. Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr., is worth
many times its price to those seeking ad-
vertising information. As these and other
well known adveitising writers have given
to the public the benefit of their larger and
more varied experience, it would almost
seem presumptuous for one less competent
to attempt to go into this great subject in
the limited space of a magazine article.
Mr. Sprague Was AH Right.
M
R. B. C. SPRAGUE, piano dealer, of
Attleboro, and also agent for C. C.
Harvey, of Boston, who was reported as
having disappeared, has turned up all right.
The report was that he had left his office to
be gone a couple of hours, and after a pro-
longed absence that search was made for
him at Bristol, R. I., and other places.
However, he telephoned his wife from
Providence on Monday, and she in turn
notified Mr. Harvey that her husband was
all right and was simply attending to some
business.
The Spies Piano flfg. Co.
ISSUE A NEAT CATALOGUE.
I
N the neatly-printed and well conceived
catalogue which has reached us from
the Spies Piano Mfg. Co., of this city>
there appear illustrations of four styles of
"Majestic" pianos—B, C, D, and E—which
are exceedingly artistic architecturally, and
possess that substantial appearance which
should make them popular sellers with deal-
ers capable of pushing a reliable instrument
which can be sold at a popular price. The) 7
are manufactured in ebony, Circassian and
American walnut, and figured mahogany
and oak.
After reference to the manufacturing fa-
cilities and the reliability of the materials
used in construction, the Spies Co. state
that "the scales of the 'Majestic' pianos
are scientifically correct, and drawn with a
view to produce the most perfect musical re-
sults. The tone in.consequence is rich and
full yet sympathetic throughout. The touch
is easy and elastic, regulated with greatest
care, the finish beautiful, and every piano
leaving the factory is carefully inspected
and tested, and fully warranted for five
years.''
The Spies Mfg. Co. also state that they
have aimed in manufacturing the "Majes-
tic" piano to combine perfection of mechan-
ism and best material with a price so mod-
erate as to make it the most popular piano
of the day. An excellent cut of their
factory appears on the back cover of the
catalogue.
Chase & Smith Co.
INCORPORATED TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS IN
MUSICAL WARES, ETC.
A
I
N the monthly summary of exports and
imports just issued by the Treasury De-
partment, Washington, D. C , we find that
the imports of musical instruments for the
twelve months ending June, 1896, the lat-
est period for which official figures have
been compiled, footed up $1,307,583, as
against $918,253 worth imported the same
period last year.
The total exports for the twelve months
amounted to 923 pianos, valued at $245,483,
as compared with 874 pianos valued at $233,-
043 in 1895, and 13,062 organs, valued at
$730,003, against 10,585 organs, valued at
$640,718, which were exported during the
same period the previous year.
Other musical instruments and parts
thereof exported during the twelve months
ending June, 1896, are valued at $295,675,
as against $241,966 worth the previous
year.
The re-exports for the twelve months
show an increase for this year, the figures
being $12,574, as compared with $8,841
during the same period in 1895.
For the month of June the dutiable im-
ports of musical instruments amounted to
$96,984; for the same period last year they
footed up $102,473. Sixty-nine pianos
were exported in June, at an estimated
value of $20,492, as compared with eighty-
three valued at $18,763 exported last year.
Other musical instruments and parts
thereof exported during the month of June
are valued at $14,470, against $19,232 ex-
ported the previous year.
The re-exports of musical instruments
for the month of June are placed at 666, as
compared with 259 in June, 1895.
The statistics for the twelve months show
a considerable falling off in the importation
of animal ivory, the figures being 193,461
lbs., valued at $538,947 in June, 1896,as com-
pared with 259,364 lbs., valued at $769,7 16,
in the same time the previous year. For
the month of June alone the amount of
ivory imported amounted in value to $4,-
152, as compared with $20,607 worth im-
ported in June, 1895.
Charged with Embezzlement.
S
AMUEL AND HENRY MINIUM,
trading as Minium Bros., music deal-
ers, in Carlisle, Pa., have been arrested on
two charges of embezzlement amounting to
$300. The charges were preferred by
Frank Brooker, of New York. The accused
firm entered bail in the sum of $1,600,—
Harrisburg, Pa., "Patriot,"
RTICLES incorporating the Chase &
Smith Co., of Syracuse, N. Y., were
filed in the County Clerk's office the clos-
ing days of last week. The company,
which proposes to carry on the business of
selling at retail and wholsale musical
wares, will succeed the firm of Chase &
Smith, which failed a short time ago. The
former firm was composed of Henry M.
Chase and Frederick K. Smith.
The Chase & Smith Co. is capitalized at
$50,000, divided into 500 shares of $100
each. It proposes to do business in the
store now occupied by the firm in South
Salina street. The incorporators and di-
rectors elected for the first year are Austin
C. Chase, Carleton A. Chase, Henry M.
Chase, Frederick K. Smith and William B.
Smith. A. C. Chase has subscribed for 100
shares of stock, C. A. Chase for 40 shares,
Henry M. Chase for 50 shares, Frederick
K. Smith for 50 shares and W. B. Chase for
10 shares.
This incorporation means the re-estab-
lishment, on a firmer financial basis, of one
of the best known music houses in Central
New York. In these troublous financial
times, the continuing of such a business
is a cause for general congratulation. It
is understood that the obligations of the old
firm have been about all arranged.
The Taber Organs in Europe.
T
HE instruments manufactured by the
Taber Organ Co., Worcester, Mass.,
are not only exceedingly popular throughout
the States, but in South America and all
over Europe they are in active demand.
Some heavy shipments were recently made
to their London agents, Archibald Rams-
den, Ltd., 103 New Bond street, W. This
well-known house controls a large trade in
all parts of Great Britain and Ireland, and
they will undoubtedly handle a large share
of the output of the Taber factory.
Is afforded the dealer and mu-
sician who sells or plays that
modern and artistic creation, the
Henry F. Hiller
Piano
It is one of the best examples of
all that is latest and best in the
r e a l m of piano construction.
That's the reason wide-awake
dealers should handle it.
Henry F. niiiier & Sons Piano Co.
88 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MASS,
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