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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Flagg Co.'s Products Popular.
giving him a great advantage in this re-
spect over his competitors in the North
The latest news from " Regent Zither " and East. Mr. Grunewald is the son of
headquarters is to the effect that both that distinguished citizen, Mr. Louis
styles, 3 and 5, are already firmly estab- Grunewald, and is very popular in business
lished as quick sellers. In a previous issue and social circles. Handsome, bright and
of The Review appeared a cut of the progressive, a brilliant future awaits him. 1 '
smaller instruments. The one now re-
presented is No 5, which renders five
chords and has 43 strings, covering three flenzenhauer Guitar-Zither Co.
octaves tuned in F key. It renders the
The new Menzenhauer-Schmidt factory
on Jersey City Heights is the scene of
great activity at present, and Mr. Schmidt
reports that 150 persons will be at work
within a week. The Menzenhauer-Schmidt
products, keen competition notwithstand-
ing, are increasing in popularity all the
time. Jobbers are eager to secure them
for the reason that their customers find no
difficulty in selling quickly as many as
can be supplied. The men who make it
their business to bring the merits of the
tonic 7, 5, minor, and chord of the 7 in C; Menzenhauer Guitar Zithers directly to the
with the first three chords is the perfect notice of the public report that their task
scale in F. One of the best practical proofs is easy. Purchasers need but little per-
of the Flagg Co.'s success with their latest suasion after one explanation of the
enterprise is ^their recent decision to en- method.
large the factory.
Rene Grunewald's Success.
INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIS MANDOLINS COM-
PELS FACTORY ENLARGEMENT.
proves that Mr. Gordon has spared neither
pains nor expense to make this department
of his great establishment complete. Next,
it proves that Mr. Freeland is not only a
good superintendent but an excellent com-
piler and an Ai editor. Of course, Mr.
Gordon had much to say in preparation of
the book, but his confidence in Mr. Free-
land's good judgment has evidently been
well placed. It proves, too, that it is pos-
sible, even in the present advanced stage
of the instrument-making art, to make
many important improvements.
Every section of the book shows progress.
Banjos, guitars, mandolins, accordions, and
a score of other instruments, in all prices
and styles, have the latest improvements.
A large number of the new catalogues
will be sent out, and Mr. Freeland indicated
in his talk on Wednesday that such mem-
bers of the trade as are earnestly desirous
of getting early information for their order
lists may secure a copy on application.
J. Thibouville-Lamy Co.
At the Thibouville-Lamy warerooms on
Tuesday it was reported that preparations
are now practically complete for the coming
Gordon's New Catalogue.
season. A large and complete stock, "sec-
At last the new catalogue of Hamilton ond to none in merit and good value," is
S. Gordon's musical merchandise depart- now ready for customers. Mr. Rossman
ment has been issued. It tells its own will probably begin his travels about the
story and proves several things. First, it middle of this month.
A review of the trade and business of
New Orleans appears in a recent issue of
the Times-Democrat of that city. The en-
tire field is carefully canvassed, and the
result is most encouraging—evidence
abounds on every hand of marked im-
provement with bright prospects for the
future.
Speaking of a recent acquisition to the
industries of the "Crescent City" this pa-
per says: "Rene Grunewald has made a
success of his venture in mandolin making.
His factory, 818 and 824 Conti street, was
originally modest and unpretentious, but
it grew in response to the demand for his
mandolins to such an extent that its size
MELODY OF ANY KIND AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
had to be increased. It is now equipped VERITABLE MUSICAL FESTIVAL IN ONE INSTRUMENT
with the very finest machinery, gives em-
flusic Dealers will find it flost Profitable to Handle
ployment to a number of hands, and is an
imposing and beautiful structure. The
mandolins made at this factory find a ready
THE
sale throughout the Union, in vSouth Ameri-
ca, and in Mexico, where they are very
QRAPHOPHONES CAN BE SOLD RAPIDLY AND BESIDES PROVE A OREAT ATTRACTION FOR A STORE
popular. In addition to the manufacture
the delights of minstrelsy and of the concert hall brought into the home. Its repertoire covers the whole
of mandolins, the progressive young Or- range of All pleasures
that appeal to the ear. Popular songs as sung by famous singers, instrumental solos, orchestra and
band
performances,
and clever bits of story telling by comedians, all reproduced faithfully and with a clearness of tone
leanian makes a specialty of making man- that makes the Graphophone
rank not only as a wonderful talking machine but as a marvelous musical instrument.
dolin and guitar necks and finger boards,
YOU CAN TALK OR SINO TO IT AND IT WILL RECORD AND REPRODUCE YOUR TALK OR YOUR SONO.
which find ready sale in every city where
For descriptive circulars, prices and discounts, address :
mandolins and guitars are made; the man-
ufacturers finding it cheaper to deal with
COLUriBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY,
Mr. Grunewald than to- handle the rough
DEPARTriENT M,
timber from which these parts are made, 1155, 1157, 1159 Broadway, New York.
110 East Baltimore St., Baltimore, fid.
which is imported by Mr. Grunewald, the 919 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D, C.
720-722 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
geographical situation of New Orleans
1032 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
PLEASURE
GRAPHOPHONE