Music Trade Review
Issue: 1897 Vol. 24 N. 26 - Page 5
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
by the gentlemen having in charge the
holding of the Convention. With the truth
or falsity of this matter we are not con-
cerned. Anyway the results of the first
Music Trades Exposition are not encourag-
ing either to the exhibitors or the manage-
ment.
Charged with Embezzling $4,200.
[Special to The Review.]
Harrodsburg, Ky., June 24.
A warrant has been sworn out for the
arrest of B. H. Britton, of this place. He
is charged with embezzling $4,200 from
Milward & Co., of Lexington. Britton
was their agent here, and it is charged that
he would sell a piano and organ for cash
.and then forge a note, as if sold on time,
and gave it to the company. When the
paper began to mature, it is claimed, it
exposed his plan. Britton has disappeared.
Wissner's New Manager.
George W. Thompson, who has credit-
ably held responsible positions as sales
manager with the Montelius Piano Co. of
Denver, Colo., manager of the Century
Piano Co. of Minneapolis, and Brooklyn
representative of the Sterling Piano Co.,
has been placed in charge of the Wissner
warerooms in New York City. Mr. Oes-
stander, recently in charge, has returned
to the Brooklyn warerooms.
Sylvester Tower Optimistic.
Sylvester Tower, the veteran action and
key manufacturer of Cambridgeport,
Mass., is quite optimistic about trade pros-
pects. His faith in the country and busi-
ness betterment is firm. This no doubt is
induced by the condition of business with
his house. Orders from manufacturers,
both in the East and West, have recently
been plenty, many new customers having
been added to his books.
T. J. Price, music dealer Bellville, 111.,
will remove his place of business, July 1,
to the Schmitt building, on West Main
street.
The London and Provincial Music Trades
Review of June 15 contains a critical and
highly complimentary notice of the Lyon
& Healy harp which is being exhibited
at 70 Berners street, Oxford street, West,
by J. C. Freeman, direct representative of
the manufacturers.
The Knabe grand piano will be played
at the N. Y. State Music Teachers'Conven-
tion, to be held at Binghamton from July
6th to 8th, by William H. Sherwood, Jaros-
low de Zielinski and Miss Wagnalls.
Miss Myrtle Randolph has opened a
music store corner of Kansas and Santa Fe
avenues, Marceline, Mo., and is handling
the Knabe, Everett, Vose and Emerson
pianos.
A. M. Wright, manager of the local
Everett warerooms, left for Boston on Wed-
nesday. He returned to town yesterday.
M. T. N. A. Convention.
LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THK MUSIC-
TRADE EXPOSITION THE PIANOS USED
BY THE DIFFERENT ARTISTS.
The nineteenth annual convention of the
Music Teachers' National Association, now
in progress at the Grand Central Palace,
promises to occupy a conspicuous place in
the history of the organization, now num-
bering many thousands of active members.
The choice of location has been fortunate,
permitting, as it does, the addition of a
large trade exhibit of musical instruments
and publications, distinct from, yet in close
proximity to, the convention hall proper.
The introduction of a trade exhibit is be-
ing tried for the first time. If successful
in every way, this special feature will
become one of the most important attrac-
tions of successive convention gatherings.
The following is the list of exhibitors:
J. & C. Fischer: Fischer piano of 1842,
No. 100,000, and select styles. Weber-
Wheelock Piano Co.: Weber Grand, seven
Weber and Wheelock uprights. Estey
Organ Co.: Phonoriums and organs. Estey
Piano Co.: Three Grands. Schleicher &
Sons: pianos, latest styles. C. H. Dit-
son & Co., music dealers and publish-
ers: Full exhibit. Novello, Ewer & Co.,
publishers and agents for editions of for-
eign works: Full exhibit. Breitkbpf &
Hartel: Music and musical instruments.
Virgil Practice Clavier Co.: Several
claviers. Schuberth & Co., music pub-
lishers and importers: Full exhibit. G.
Schirmer, music publisher and importer:
Full exhibit. The John Church Co., music
publishers, musical instruments: Full
exhibit, including metronomes. Theodore
Presser, Philadelphia, publisher: Full
exhibit. John Christman: Pianos; latest
styles. Chas. Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Staib Piano Action Co: The "Twentieth
Century" Action, inclosed in piano case
with plate glass front. Mrs. S. Berteling,
flutes and clarinets: Full exhibit.
The musical program of the convention
is most elaborate, embracing all merit-
orious works of every noted composer,
together with numerous compositions by
well-known local artists who are still
climbing the ladder of fame. Many pro-
minent piano manufacturers are represent-
ed, recitals on several occasions being
given on certain instruments exclusively.
On Thursday morning, in the Auditor-
ium, the Weber grand was used by August
Spanuth at the opening exercises and con-
cert which followed. In the afternoon, at
the piano recital of Miss Florence Terrel,
a J. & C. Fischer concert grand held the
place of honor; at a Concert Hall recital on
the same day, Edward Baxter Perry played
several of his own compositions on a
Henry F. Miller grand, and at S. G. Pratt's
concert entertainment that night the
Knabe grand was used by Miss Flora
Spencer and Mr. Pratt.
One of the most interesting numbers on
the general program was a lecture re-
cital on the Janko keyboard by Madame
Pupin, the Sohmer grand being used.
Madam Pupin's program was lengthy and
difficult. The possibilities of the Sohmer
grand were fully brought out.
The Steinway grand was used exclu-
sively at a song recital in the Lyceum on
Friday morning, at a lecture recital im-
mediately following by Albert Ross Par-
sons, at a lecture on the Synthetic method
for the pianoforte by Miss Kate S. Chitten-
den, and on several subsequent occasions
at recitals by Paul Tidden, Leo. Gowdow-
sky, and Wm. H. Barber.
The Mason & Hamlin grand was used
exclusively at song recitals in the concert
hall at 2 P.M. on Friday and in the audi-
torium on Saturday. The Knabe grand
occupied the post of honor at a grand
orchestral concert in the auditorium on
Friday evening and at a piano recital in
the concert hall this morning. Wm. H.
Sherwood presided at the keyboard on
both occasions.
On Monday next, the closing day, the
of concert grand representation will be
divided between the Steinway, Mason &
Hamlin, Weber and the others before men-
tioned.
Yesterday morning Albert T. Strauch de-
livered a lecture entitled "A Perfect Piano
Action, and its Importance to Piano Play-
ing." A conference on "Musical Journal-
ism" will be held this afternoon.
The Fischer Grands.
In conversing with members of the firm
of J. & C. Fischer with reference to their
several products, it is noticeable that they
feel—and with good cause—that the
Fischer small grand pianos occupy an
enviable and conspicuous place among
modern pianos. Their aim in construct-
ing these instruments has been to secure
in effect a combination of sweetness with
superior singing or tone-carrying qualities,
without the sacrifice of power. That
their efforts have been successful is evi-
denced by the large demand and the strong
endorsements of musicians. These pianos
are so perfect in scale, and the refinement
of the over-stringing is so obvious, that
the sweetness, singing power, delicacy and
depth of tone found in the full concert
grand piano are very nearly obtained. In
addition to these special qualities, the
Fischer small grands are strictly up-to-
date in all matters of detail.
It is rumored that C. G. Roder of Leip-
sic, Ger., is making arrangements to es-
tablish a music printing, engraving and
paper making plant outside of Boston.
Among the members of the trade in town
this week were A. Howard Hinkle of the
John Church Co., who passed through on his
way to his summer home; Perry Foster,
manager of Sanders & Stayman, Washing-
ton, D.C. ; W.F. Conkling, Newburg, N. Y. ;
Mr. Stultz of Dolgeville, N. Y., and Mr.
Allen of Dover, Del.
It has been discovered that the tomb of
Muzio Clementi, the "father of the piano-
forte," in Westminster Abbey is in a dilap-
idated condition, and subscriptions are
asked for its renovation.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
by the gentlemen having in charge the
holding of the Convention. With the truth
or falsity of this matter we are not con-
cerned. Anyway the results of the first
Music Trades Exposition are not encourag-
ing either to the exhibitors or the manage-
ment.
Charged with Embezzling $4,200.
[Special to The Review.]
Harrodsburg, Ky., June 24.
A warrant has been sworn out for the
arrest of B. H. Britton, of this place. He
is charged with embezzling $4,200 from
Milward & Co., of Lexington. Britton
was their agent here, and it is charged that
he would sell a piano and organ for cash
.and then forge a note, as if sold on time,
and gave it to the company. When the
paper began to mature, it is claimed, it
exposed his plan. Britton has disappeared.
Wissner's New Manager.
George W. Thompson, who has credit-
ably held responsible positions as sales
manager with the Montelius Piano Co. of
Denver, Colo., manager of the Century
Piano Co. of Minneapolis, and Brooklyn
representative of the Sterling Piano Co.,
has been placed in charge of the Wissner
warerooms in New York City. Mr. Oes-
stander, recently in charge, has returned
to the Brooklyn warerooms.
Sylvester Tower Optimistic.
Sylvester Tower, the veteran action and
key manufacturer of Cambridgeport,
Mass., is quite optimistic about trade pros-
pects. His faith in the country and busi-
ness betterment is firm. This no doubt is
induced by the condition of business with
his house. Orders from manufacturers,
both in the East and West, have recently
been plenty, many new customers having
been added to his books.
T. J. Price, music dealer Bellville, 111.,
will remove his place of business, July 1,
to the Schmitt building, on West Main
street.
The London and Provincial Music Trades
Review of June 15 contains a critical and
highly complimentary notice of the Lyon
& Healy harp which is being exhibited
at 70 Berners street, Oxford street, West,
by J. C. Freeman, direct representative of
the manufacturers.
The Knabe grand piano will be played
at the N. Y. State Music Teachers'Conven-
tion, to be held at Binghamton from July
6th to 8th, by William H. Sherwood, Jaros-
low de Zielinski and Miss Wagnalls.
Miss Myrtle Randolph has opened a
music store corner of Kansas and Santa Fe
avenues, Marceline, Mo., and is handling
the Knabe, Everett, Vose and Emerson
pianos.
A. M. Wright, manager of the local
Everett warerooms, left for Boston on Wed-
nesday. He returned to town yesterday.
M. T. N. A. Convention.
LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THK MUSIC-
TRADE EXPOSITION THE PIANOS USED
BY THE DIFFERENT ARTISTS.
The nineteenth annual convention of the
Music Teachers' National Association, now
in progress at the Grand Central Palace,
promises to occupy a conspicuous place in
the history of the organization, now num-
bering many thousands of active members.
The choice of location has been fortunate,
permitting, as it does, the addition of a
large trade exhibit of musical instruments
and publications, distinct from, yet in close
proximity to, the convention hall proper.
The introduction of a trade exhibit is be-
ing tried for the first time. If successful
in every way, this special feature will
become one of the most important attrac-
tions of successive convention gatherings.
The following is the list of exhibitors:
J. & C. Fischer: Fischer piano of 1842,
No. 100,000, and select styles. Weber-
Wheelock Piano Co.: Weber Grand, seven
Weber and Wheelock uprights. Estey
Organ Co.: Phonoriums and organs. Estey
Piano Co.: Three Grands. Schleicher &
Sons: pianos, latest styles. C. H. Dit-
son & Co., music dealers and publish-
ers: Full exhibit. Novello, Ewer & Co.,
publishers and agents for editions of for-
eign works: Full exhibit. Breitkbpf &
Hartel: Music and musical instruments.
Virgil Practice Clavier Co.: Several
claviers. Schuberth & Co., music pub-
lishers and importers: Full exhibit. G.
Schirmer, music publisher and importer:
Full exhibit. The John Church Co., music
publishers, musical instruments: Full
exhibit, including metronomes. Theodore
Presser, Philadelphia, publisher: Full
exhibit. John Christman: Pianos; latest
styles. Chas. Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Staib Piano Action Co: The "Twentieth
Century" Action, inclosed in piano case
with plate glass front. Mrs. S. Berteling,
flutes and clarinets: Full exhibit.
The musical program of the convention
is most elaborate, embracing all merit-
orious works of every noted composer,
together with numerous compositions by
well-known local artists who are still
climbing the ladder of fame. Many pro-
minent piano manufacturers are represent-
ed, recitals on several occasions being
given on certain instruments exclusively.
On Thursday morning, in the Auditor-
ium, the Weber grand was used by August
Spanuth at the opening exercises and con-
cert which followed. In the afternoon, at
the piano recital of Miss Florence Terrel,
a J. & C. Fischer concert grand held the
place of honor; at a Concert Hall recital on
the same day, Edward Baxter Perry played
several of his own compositions on a
Henry F. Miller grand, and at S. G. Pratt's
concert entertainment that night the
Knabe grand was used by Miss Flora
Spencer and Mr. Pratt.
One of the most interesting numbers on
the general program was a lecture re-
cital on the Janko keyboard by Madame
Pupin, the Sohmer grand being used.
Madam Pupin's program was lengthy and
difficult. The possibilities of the Sohmer
grand were fully brought out.
The Steinway grand was used exclu-
sively at a song recital in the Lyceum on
Friday morning, at a lecture recital im-
mediately following by Albert Ross Par-
sons, at a lecture on the Synthetic method
for the pianoforte by Miss Kate S. Chitten-
den, and on several subsequent occasions
at recitals by Paul Tidden, Leo. Gowdow-
sky, and Wm. H. Barber.
The Mason & Hamlin grand was used
exclusively at song recitals in the concert
hall at 2 P.M. on Friday and in the audi-
torium on Saturday. The Knabe grand
occupied the post of honor at a grand
orchestral concert in the auditorium on
Friday evening and at a piano recital in
the concert hall this morning. Wm. H.
Sherwood presided at the keyboard on
both occasions.
On Monday next, the closing day, the
of concert grand representation will be
divided between the Steinway, Mason &
Hamlin, Weber and the others before men-
tioned.
Yesterday morning Albert T. Strauch de-
livered a lecture entitled "A Perfect Piano
Action, and its Importance to Piano Play-
ing." A conference on "Musical Journal-
ism" will be held this afternoon.
The Fischer Grands.
In conversing with members of the firm
of J. & C. Fischer with reference to their
several products, it is noticeable that they
feel—and with good cause—that the
Fischer small grand pianos occupy an
enviable and conspicuous place among
modern pianos. Their aim in construct-
ing these instruments has been to secure
in effect a combination of sweetness with
superior singing or tone-carrying qualities,
without the sacrifice of power. That
their efforts have been successful is evi-
denced by the large demand and the strong
endorsements of musicians. These pianos
are so perfect in scale, and the refinement
of the over-stringing is so obvious, that
the sweetness, singing power, delicacy and
depth of tone found in the full concert
grand piano are very nearly obtained. In
addition to these special qualities, the
Fischer small grands are strictly up-to-
date in all matters of detail.
It is rumored that C. G. Roder of Leip-
sic, Ger., is making arrangements to es-
tablish a music printing, engraving and
paper making plant outside of Boston.
Among the members of the trade in town
this week were A. Howard Hinkle of the
John Church Co., who passed through on his
way to his summer home; Perry Foster,
manager of Sanders & Stayman, Washing-
ton, D.C. ; W.F. Conkling, Newburg, N. Y. ;
Mr. Stultz of Dolgeville, N. Y., and Mr.
Allen of Dover, Del.
It has been discovered that the tomb of
Muzio Clementi, the "father of the piano-
forte," in Westminster Abbey is in a dilap-
idated condition, and subscriptions are
asked for its renovation.
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