Music Trade Review
Issue: 1897 Vol. 25 N. 5 - Page 8
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of the business or province of a trade
journal, from my point of view, to indulge
in personalities, toexploit fads and fancies,
or to become the vehicle for exhibiting
petty spite and malice. These points
occur to me as I talk. There are others.
"Trade journals do much good and help
the trade they represent when they are
properly conducted. They should be above
suspicion, everything being plain and
distinctly understandable without looking
beneath the surface for explanations.
Some such errors of judgment as I men-
tion have crept into the service, and they
should, in my opinion, be promptly
corrected."
Another Artistic 4 'Weber" Design-
Marvin is rioving.
[Special to The Review.]
Detroit, Mich., July 27, 1897.
Marvin, the piano dealer, is moving
again. It is well known that he spent a
great deal of money in decorating and
fitting up his elegant piano parlors in the
Leonard furniture building, about a year
ago, when he moved from the Woodward
avenue store, and there is naturally some
criticism on the move he has just now an-
nounced.
Commenting on this, Mr. Marvin said:
" I have had my eye on the Hull corner
ever since Mr. Fisher held his Kimball
piano sale there a year ago. Without dis-
cussing the methods he employed, there is
no doubt that he sold a lot of pianos there,
and I have always believed that the pro-
minence of the store and its splendid
advertising facilities had more to do with
his success than anything else.
"This corner is, without doubt, one of
the busiest in the city, being the transfer
station for the thousands who daily patron-
ize the Detroit Railway, and is also passed
by the many who are attracted by Hud-
son's store and the public library.
"Every piano dealer gets a certain
amount of trade through his own per-
sonality, and the personality of his own
particular pianos, but what I am after now
is what may be called the • transient' trade.
" I don't believe in resigning one's self
to unsatisfactory conditions simply because
they exist, and if I don't find my new loca-
tion up to my expectations, or if I see an-
other chance to better myself, I'll move
again."
Looking for a Factory Plant.
[Special to The Review.]
Port Huron, Mich., July 26, 1897.
George Pedler, a practical organ and
piano maker from Chicago, is conferring
with members of the Chamber of Com-
merce, relative to building a factory in this
city. Mr. Pedler has a new organ which
is a radical departure^ from anything now
manufactured. He says the proposed in-
dustry will require a three-story building,
50x100 feet, and furnish employment for
100
men.
The Mehlin piano will be handled hence-
forth in Worcester, Mass., and vicinity by
S. R. Leland & Son.
STYLE
It is a historic fact that the Weber up-
right pianos have always maintained a
distinctly individualistic place in the
trade and musical world. This reputation,
covering the matter of tone, design and
finish, is freely admitted by artists, musi-
cians and the public. It is a great pleasure
for The Review to say that the manufac-
turers are to-day working along the same
lines. The oldtime reputation is not
merely sustained but enhanced and it is
plainly evinced in the latest Weber designs.
The first of the new Weber creations,
style 18, a cut of which appeared in The
Review of July 17, has been most favor-
ably commented on. We now present an
illustration of style 22, an exceptionally
handsome piano, notable for its artistic
and graceful lines. It cannot fail to meet
with that hearty reception it fully merits
from dealers and admirers of the Weber
pianos.
There is a quiet beauty about this design
Latest Regina Novelty.
22.
that is convincing. It is in marked con-
trast to the superfluity of adornment now
so much associated with instruments of a
lower grade. It is " a Weber case" and
that explains everything.
This style is made in fancy walnut and
mahogany and all the standard fancy
woods. It is four feet seven inches high;
four feet eleven and a half inches wide;
and two feet two and a half inches deep.
Of the tonal quality of this piano it is
hardly necessary to speak. It is all that
the most exacting pianists could desire and
virtually sings the praises of its makers.
With styles 18 and 22 and reinforced by
others as ornate and substantial still to
come, the Weber-Wheelock Co. will have
a line of instruments for fall that must
command recognition and appreciation.
The new styles are a credit to the house;
they combine all those distinctive features
that have given the Weber such a pro-
minent place among the leading makes.
The instrument is cabinet in shape, hand-
somely carved and beautifully polished. It
The Regina Music Box Co., of Rahway, is not easily gotten out of order and prom-
N. J., has just patented a new music box ises to become a general favorite.
which in many respects excels all others
While this instrument is considered
heretofore put upon the market.
something extraordinary in its particular
The latest piece of ingenuity works auto- line, yet the company will, ere long, place
matically, and plays twenty different pieces upon the musical world an instrument even
of music, and by refilling will play a thou- more wonderful.
sand or more. By simply dropping a nickel
in the slot, one of the twenty different tune
David H. Schmidt's Report.
sheets in the box falls into its proper posi-
tion, and at the same instant the intricate
Business with David H. Schmidt, piano
mechanism starts to work. There are twen- hammer coverer, East 163d street, between
ty small push buttons on the side of the Brook and Melrose avenues, is reported as
box, each bearing across its face the name better than during the summer seasons of
of one of the twenty tune sheets within. 1895 and 1896. When The Review called
Should a person desire to hear any particu- on Wednesday there were numerous
lar one of the selections all that is necessary visible indications of prosperity. Mr.
for him to do is, at the same time he drops Schmidt, who has gained an enviable repu-
a nickel in the slot, to press the button tation for careful and exact work, is receiv-
bearing the name of the particular tune, ing encouraging support from a number of
when, lo! the tune sheet, no matter whether the leading manufacturers. He thinks the
it be top or bottom, falls into place and the outlook is healthy and is making every
wish is gratified.
preparation for a busy fall and winter.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
IO
of the business or province of a trade
journal, from my point of view, to indulge
in personalities, toexploit fads and fancies,
or to become the vehicle for exhibiting
petty spite and malice. These points
occur to me as I talk. There are others.
"Trade journals do much good and help
the trade they represent when they are
properly conducted. They should be above
suspicion, everything being plain and
distinctly understandable without looking
beneath the surface for explanations.
Some such errors of judgment as I men-
tion have crept into the service, and they
should, in my opinion, be promptly
corrected."
Another Artistic 4 'Weber" Design-
Marvin is rioving.
[Special to The Review.]
Detroit, Mich., July 27, 1897.
Marvin, the piano dealer, is moving
again. It is well known that he spent a
great deal of money in decorating and
fitting up his elegant piano parlors in the
Leonard furniture building, about a year
ago, when he moved from the Woodward
avenue store, and there is naturally some
criticism on the move he has just now an-
nounced.
Commenting on this, Mr. Marvin said:
" I have had my eye on the Hull corner
ever since Mr. Fisher held his Kimball
piano sale there a year ago. Without dis-
cussing the methods he employed, there is
no doubt that he sold a lot of pianos there,
and I have always believed that the pro-
minence of the store and its splendid
advertising facilities had more to do with
his success than anything else.
"This corner is, without doubt, one of
the busiest in the city, being the transfer
station for the thousands who daily patron-
ize the Detroit Railway, and is also passed
by the many who are attracted by Hud-
son's store and the public library.
"Every piano dealer gets a certain
amount of trade through his own per-
sonality, and the personality of his own
particular pianos, but what I am after now
is what may be called the • transient' trade.
" I don't believe in resigning one's self
to unsatisfactory conditions simply because
they exist, and if I don't find my new loca-
tion up to my expectations, or if I see an-
other chance to better myself, I'll move
again."
Looking for a Factory Plant.
[Special to The Review.]
Port Huron, Mich., July 26, 1897.
George Pedler, a practical organ and
piano maker from Chicago, is conferring
with members of the Chamber of Com-
merce, relative to building a factory in this
city. Mr. Pedler has a new organ which
is a radical departure^ from anything now
manufactured. He says the proposed in-
dustry will require a three-story building,
50x100 feet, and furnish employment for
100
men.
The Mehlin piano will be handled hence-
forth in Worcester, Mass., and vicinity by
S. R. Leland & Son.
STYLE
It is a historic fact that the Weber up-
right pianos have always maintained a
distinctly individualistic place in the
trade and musical world. This reputation,
covering the matter of tone, design and
finish, is freely admitted by artists, musi-
cians and the public. It is a great pleasure
for The Review to say that the manufac-
turers are to-day working along the same
lines. The oldtime reputation is not
merely sustained but enhanced and it is
plainly evinced in the latest Weber designs.
The first of the new Weber creations,
style 18, a cut of which appeared in The
Review of July 17, has been most favor-
ably commented on. We now present an
illustration of style 22, an exceptionally
handsome piano, notable for its artistic
and graceful lines. It cannot fail to meet
with that hearty reception it fully merits
from dealers and admirers of the Weber
pianos.
There is a quiet beauty about this design
Latest Regina Novelty.
22.
that is convincing. It is in marked con-
trast to the superfluity of adornment now
so much associated with instruments of a
lower grade. It is " a Weber case" and
that explains everything.
This style is made in fancy walnut and
mahogany and all the standard fancy
woods. It is four feet seven inches high;
four feet eleven and a half inches wide;
and two feet two and a half inches deep.
Of the tonal quality of this piano it is
hardly necessary to speak. It is all that
the most exacting pianists could desire and
virtually sings the praises of its makers.
With styles 18 and 22 and reinforced by
others as ornate and substantial still to
come, the Weber-Wheelock Co. will have
a line of instruments for fall that must
command recognition and appreciation.
The new styles are a credit to the house;
they combine all those distinctive features
that have given the Weber such a pro-
minent place among the leading makes.
The instrument is cabinet in shape, hand-
somely carved and beautifully polished. It
The Regina Music Box Co., of Rahway, is not easily gotten out of order and prom-
N. J., has just patented a new music box ises to become a general favorite.
which in many respects excels all others
While this instrument is considered
heretofore put upon the market.
something extraordinary in its particular
The latest piece of ingenuity works auto- line, yet the company will, ere long, place
matically, and plays twenty different pieces upon the musical world an instrument even
of music, and by refilling will play a thou- more wonderful.
sand or more. By simply dropping a nickel
in the slot, one of the twenty different tune
David H. Schmidt's Report.
sheets in the box falls into its proper posi-
tion, and at the same instant the intricate
Business with David H. Schmidt, piano
mechanism starts to work. There are twen- hammer coverer, East 163d street, between
ty small push buttons on the side of the Brook and Melrose avenues, is reported as
box, each bearing across its face the name better than during the summer seasons of
of one of the twenty tune sheets within. 1895 and 1896. When The Review called
Should a person desire to hear any particu- on Wednesday there were numerous
lar one of the selections all that is necessary visible indications of prosperity. Mr.
for him to do is, at the same time he drops Schmidt, who has gained an enviable repu-
a nickel in the slot, to press the button tation for careful and exact work, is receiv-
bearing the name of the particular tune, ing encouraging support from a number of
when, lo! the tune sheet, no matter whether the leading manufacturers. He thinks the
it be top or bottom, falls into place and the outlook is healthy and is making every
wish is gratified.
preparation for a busy fall and winter.
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