Music Trade Review
Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 8 - Page 10
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Geo. P. Bent the "Crown" Maker lowing it will undoubtedly come the 'good
MAKES A FLYING TRIP TO THE METROPOLIS
AND INDULGES IN AN INTERESTING TALK.
HAT Geo. P. Bent's recent European
trip was of marked benefit to him
physically is most apparent from his ap-
pearance. We never saw him looking bet-
ter than on Tuesday last, when he graced
THE REVIEW sanctum with his presence.
In reply to compliments to the foregoing
effect he said:
"That is what everyone tells me. I have
never felt better in my life than at the
present time. The rest on the steamer was
most beneficial, because it was compul-
sory. "
When asked if he had anything good to
say about business in the West he replied:
T
times' which we have been so eagerly and
so long awaiting."
In answer to queries relative to the
prospects for the "Crown" products in Lon-
don, Mr. Bent said:
"In addition to appointing direct repre-
sentatives for my pianos in London I se-
cured some very excellent orders. The
'Crown' piano made quite an impression.
The orchestral attachment particularly was
an unique and interesting feature to our
English cousins. I have great hopes
of building up a large and profitable
trade in pianos as well as organs in Great
Britain.
"My impressions of the English instru-
ments ? Well, the quality of tone is entirely
different from ours, being thin and less re-
sonant, but yet they seem to like it im-
mensely. It would never find favor with
the American public. The instruments
that most approach the American in tone
are the German — the Bechstein and the
Bllithner particularly. But among the
musicians and the wealthier classes the
great tone volume and musical quality of
the American piano seem to find favor—
hence I base the prospective success of the
'Crown' instruments in the English market,
in a measure, on this ground."
Mr. Bent is planning out a very active
fall campaign, and his visit to this city is
to that end. Throughout the dull period
trade has been satisfactory, and agents all
over the country report an increased de-
mand for the '' Crown'' pianos. He is quite
optimistic over the prospects for a late fall
and winter trade, and the many encourag-
ing reports which he has received since his
return from abroad compel this welcome
conclusion. Mr. Bent left for home Wed-
nesday evening.
Strich & Zeidler.
NE thing particular!) 7 impresses itself
regarding the firm of Strich & Zeid-
ler, and that is that they not only make a
very excellent instrument, but that each
member of the firm is eminently qualified
not only to discuss matters relating to pi-
anodom, but affairs in general. An infor-
mal chat with Mr. Strich at any time con-
vinces you that you are talking to a man of
keen perception and marked aptitude for
business affairs.
As is well known, Mr. "Bob" Widen-
mann is a "host in himself." He can sell
pianos with the best, and can discuss poli-
tics in a manner that would put the average
senator to the blush.
It was THE REVIEW'S privilege to find
Mr. Paul M. Zeidler not quite so engrossed
in his work as usual on Tuesday last, and
to hear Mr. Zeidler talk on piano matters at
any time is in itself a liberal education.
"There are too many carpenters in the
business," said Mr. Zeidler, "and the art
element of the industry is almost forgot-
ten."
Mr. Zeidler proceeded to discourse on
"tone," "touch," "mechanism" and "fin-
ish," in a most interesting and discursive
manner, illustrating his observations with
sundry references to the Strich & Zeidler
pianos.
Constant effort, persistent experiment-
ing, undying faith in the ultimate achieve-
ment of their hopes, "right up with the
first flight," is the secret of the Strich &
Zeidler success in the realm of piano man-
ufacture, and a safe precursor of well-de-
served fame.
O
The Ivory Trade.
EW people have an idea of the enot 1 -
mous trade done in African ivory.
GEO. P. BENT.
Last year 1,280,000 pounds of it were sold
DEAL has been completed within the
in the markets of London, Liverpool
past week which places Dr. Reeder
"Things are quiet all around, but there is
and Antwerp, without counting 134,000
a gradual growth of confidence which can- in the front ranks of the music trade of pounds taken from the stock of 1894. Each
not fail to be of marked benefit and relief to Peoria and Illinois. He has closed a con- elephant furnishes about 30 pounds of
the business world about October. I do tract with Steinway & Sons, of New York ivory, so that the 1,280,000 pounds repre-
not look for a permanent or real improve- for the sale of their pianos. He has also sent the slaughter of 42,000 of these ani-
ment in business, however, until after secured the A. B. Chase Piano Co.'s line. mals, which at this rate will soon become
Dr. Reeder is well known throughout Illi-
election.
extinct. It is estimated that there cannot
"Am I confident of McKinley's election ? nois as a reliable and successful business be more than 300,000 of them on the Dark
Why, certainly. Bryan will be buried so man. He can be depended upon as a piano Continent.
deep that his followers will forget he was dealer. He fully understands the different
ever running. There need be no fear of grades and how to select a stock of instru-
the West. The majority of the healthy- ments. This new deal means a fine music
minded people of the middle States, who house for Peoria in the near future. -Peoria Denies Opening a Branch House.
are noted for their good judgment and III, "Transcript."
EDITOR THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW:
common sense, will be on the side of sound
money, and against the craz) ? platform put
EAR SIR,—We have noticed a state-
forward at Chicago.
New Corporations.
ment in several of the trade papers
"The nomination of an independent
to the effect that we had opened a branch
ticket by the sound money Democrats has,
HE MacCoy Music Co. has been organ- house at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Will
in my opinion, insured McKinley's election.
ized at Pittsfield, for the purpose of you kindly contradict this report; there is
Although the platform of that party is just buying, selling, and publishing music and nothing in it. We have simply sent a
in line with my principles—for you know I musical merchandise, with $10,000 capi- couple of salesmen there to dispose of a
am a Democrat—yet to emphasize my dis- tal stock, of which $3,000 is paid in. The few pianos in the usual course of our busi-
approval of Bryan's nomination I will cast officers are: President, Frank E. Morse, of ness.
Yours very truly,
m y ballot for McKinley. As I said before, Auburndale, Mass.; treasurer, F. Addison
"W. J. DYER & BRO,
I have no doubt as to his election, and fol- Porter, of Allston, Mass,
St. Paul, vSept. 5th, 1896.
Will Handle the Steinway.
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F
D
T
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Geo. P. Bent the "Crown" Maker lowing it will undoubtedly come the 'good
MAKES A FLYING TRIP TO THE METROPOLIS
AND INDULGES IN AN INTERESTING TALK.
HAT Geo. P. Bent's recent European
trip was of marked benefit to him
physically is most apparent from his ap-
pearance. We never saw him looking bet-
ter than on Tuesday last, when he graced
THE REVIEW sanctum with his presence.
In reply to compliments to the foregoing
effect he said:
"That is what everyone tells me. I have
never felt better in my life than at the
present time. The rest on the steamer was
most beneficial, because it was compul-
sory. "
When asked if he had anything good to
say about business in the West he replied:
T
times' which we have been so eagerly and
so long awaiting."
In answer to queries relative to the
prospects for the "Crown" products in Lon-
don, Mr. Bent said:
"In addition to appointing direct repre-
sentatives for my pianos in London I se-
cured some very excellent orders. The
'Crown' piano made quite an impression.
The orchestral attachment particularly was
an unique and interesting feature to our
English cousins. I have great hopes
of building up a large and profitable
trade in pianos as well as organs in Great
Britain.
"My impressions of the English instru-
ments ? Well, the quality of tone is entirely
different from ours, being thin and less re-
sonant, but yet they seem to like it im-
mensely. It would never find favor with
the American public. The instruments
that most approach the American in tone
are the German — the Bechstein and the
Bllithner particularly. But among the
musicians and the wealthier classes the
great tone volume and musical quality of
the American piano seem to find favor—
hence I base the prospective success of the
'Crown' instruments in the English market,
in a measure, on this ground."
Mr. Bent is planning out a very active
fall campaign, and his visit to this city is
to that end. Throughout the dull period
trade has been satisfactory, and agents all
over the country report an increased de-
mand for the '' Crown'' pianos. He is quite
optimistic over the prospects for a late fall
and winter trade, and the many encourag-
ing reports which he has received since his
return from abroad compel this welcome
conclusion. Mr. Bent left for home Wed-
nesday evening.
Strich & Zeidler.
NE thing particular!) 7 impresses itself
regarding the firm of Strich & Zeid-
ler, and that is that they not only make a
very excellent instrument, but that each
member of the firm is eminently qualified
not only to discuss matters relating to pi-
anodom, but affairs in general. An infor-
mal chat with Mr. Strich at any time con-
vinces you that you are talking to a man of
keen perception and marked aptitude for
business affairs.
As is well known, Mr. "Bob" Widen-
mann is a "host in himself." He can sell
pianos with the best, and can discuss poli-
tics in a manner that would put the average
senator to the blush.
It was THE REVIEW'S privilege to find
Mr. Paul M. Zeidler not quite so engrossed
in his work as usual on Tuesday last, and
to hear Mr. Zeidler talk on piano matters at
any time is in itself a liberal education.
"There are too many carpenters in the
business," said Mr. Zeidler, "and the art
element of the industry is almost forgot-
ten."
Mr. Zeidler proceeded to discourse on
"tone," "touch," "mechanism" and "fin-
ish," in a most interesting and discursive
manner, illustrating his observations with
sundry references to the Strich & Zeidler
pianos.
Constant effort, persistent experiment-
ing, undying faith in the ultimate achieve-
ment of their hopes, "right up with the
first flight," is the secret of the Strich &
Zeidler success in the realm of piano man-
ufacture, and a safe precursor of well-de-
served fame.
O
The Ivory Trade.
EW people have an idea of the enot 1 -
mous trade done in African ivory.
GEO. P. BENT.
Last year 1,280,000 pounds of it were sold
DEAL has been completed within the
in the markets of London, Liverpool
past week which places Dr. Reeder
"Things are quiet all around, but there is
and Antwerp, without counting 134,000
a gradual growth of confidence which can- in the front ranks of the music trade of pounds taken from the stock of 1894. Each
not fail to be of marked benefit and relief to Peoria and Illinois. He has closed a con- elephant furnishes about 30 pounds of
the business world about October. I do tract with Steinway & Sons, of New York ivory, so that the 1,280,000 pounds repre-
not look for a permanent or real improve- for the sale of their pianos. He has also sent the slaughter of 42,000 of these ani-
ment in business, however, until after secured the A. B. Chase Piano Co.'s line. mals, which at this rate will soon become
Dr. Reeder is well known throughout Illi-
election.
extinct. It is estimated that there cannot
"Am I confident of McKinley's election ? nois as a reliable and successful business be more than 300,000 of them on the Dark
Why, certainly. Bryan will be buried so man. He can be depended upon as a piano Continent.
deep that his followers will forget he was dealer. He fully understands the different
ever running. There need be no fear of grades and how to select a stock of instru-
the West. The majority of the healthy- ments. This new deal means a fine music
minded people of the middle States, who house for Peoria in the near future. -Peoria Denies Opening a Branch House.
are noted for their good judgment and III, "Transcript."
EDITOR THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW:
common sense, will be on the side of sound
money, and against the craz) ? platform put
EAR SIR,—We have noticed a state-
forward at Chicago.
New Corporations.
ment in several of the trade papers
"The nomination of an independent
to the effect that we had opened a branch
ticket by the sound money Democrats has,
HE MacCoy Music Co. has been organ- house at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Will
in my opinion, insured McKinley's election.
ized at Pittsfield, for the purpose of you kindly contradict this report; there is
Although the platform of that party is just buying, selling, and publishing music and nothing in it. We have simply sent a
in line with my principles—for you know I musical merchandise, with $10,000 capi- couple of salesmen there to dispose of a
am a Democrat—yet to emphasize my dis- tal stock, of which $3,000 is paid in. The few pianos in the usual course of our busi-
approval of Bryan's nomination I will cast officers are: President, Frank E. Morse, of ness.
Yours very truly,
m y ballot for McKinley. As I said before, Auburndale, Mass.; treasurer, F. Addison
"W. J. DYER & BRO,
I have no doubt as to his election, and fol- Porter, of Allston, Mass,
St. Paul, vSept. 5th, 1896.
Will Handle the Steinway.
A
F
D
T
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