Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 26 N. 11 - Page 10
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
12
What They Think of the Packard A Visit to the Symphonion Fac-
Piano.
tory.
The Ft. Wayne Organ Co. are now at work
on a number of new style Packard pianos
which they will have ready for the trade early
in April. There continues to be a steadily
enlarging demand for the Packard instru-
ments in all sections of the country. Their
merits are being appreciated, as they cer-
tainly deserve to be, by musicians and dealers.
The following opinions from a few noted pro-
fessionals of recent date speak for them-
selves:
Dear Sir:—I desire to thank you for the excellent
Packard piano you kindly furnished me this even-
ing. Its beautiful singing quality, resonance of
tone and fine action marks it as one of America's
highest grade pianos.
Yours very truly, Sofia Scalchi.
Sioux City, la., January 19th, 1898.
Gentlemen:—Allow me to thank you for your
kindness in furnishinguswith your Packard grand
piano for our concert this evening.
As a professional artist I found it had all the
fine qualities that go to make up a strictly high
grade instrument; its beautiful tone, quality and
responsiveness of action were particularly notice-
able to me, and I predict a great future for the
Packard.
Cordially yours,
Romualdo Sapio.
Musical Director of the Clementine
De Vere Concert Co.
January 22d, 1898.
Gentlemen:—It gives me great pleasure to tes-
tify to the good qualities of the Packard piano.
The one we used last night exhibited an excellent
tone quality and a fine repeating action. It be-
hooves the makers of old established reputation
to look well to their laurels when these younger
aspirants show such fine qualities. Congratulating
you upon the success attained, and looking for
great achievements in the future of this most ad-
mirable instrument. I beg to remain,
Very cordially yours, Georgiella Lay,
Pianist and Accompanist Yaw Concert Co.
April 15th, 1897.
A BUSY HIVE OF INDUSTRY—WHAT THE RE-
VIEW NOTED AN INTERESTING EXHIBIT
GOOD REPORTS FROM MR. GRATZ AND MR.
INGERSOLL.
The factory of the Symphonion Mfg. Co.
at n o - i i 4 W e s t Thirty-second street is fast
approaching completion.
When The Re-
view called this week, a brief visit was paid
to the three factory floors and opportunity
was taken to note the several processes con-
nected with the construction of Symphonions.
The plant is new and very costly. The
employes, many in number, are high-priced
experts. The products are, in every sense of
the word, first class, bearing the closest and
most critical scrutiny.
On several benches were seen plain
squares of flexible tempered steel. Next to
these were machines for cutting and other-
wise preparing the discs for perforation. By
a patented process, nearly every class of
work enables the simultaneous treatment of
several discs. This treatment ensures accu-
rate work—so accurate as to be entirely free
from error.
Within the factory all printing and engrav-
ing of disc surfaces is done. Every part of
each instrument, no matter how large or how
small, is made on the premises. There is a
corps of tuners, adjusters, boxers, packers,
etc., specially organized and trained for the
industry.
So large is the demand that a stock of
each size and style is kept in the store-rooms.
Before being placed in stock, each Sympho-
nion is thoroughly tested by several tuning
and mechanical experts. When they have
finished, the instruments are ready for a
guarantee.
There is a large stock room set apart for
music discs of various sizes. The variety of
tunes and airs represented runs well into the
thousands. In each department of the fac-
tory an excellent system and good discipline
prevails. In every way it is one of the model
establishments of the city and when ready
for inspection will be an extremely interesting
exhibit.
Good orders are coming in continuously
from Mr. Gratz and Mr. Ingersoll.
Praise the Everett.
At the Midwinter Fair which closed in
Lock Haven, Pa., on March 3rd, W. C.
Bauman of that place exhibited a fine line of
new style Everett pianos and popular Miller
organs. These instruments attracted con-
siderable attention from visitors, and were
highly praised by one and all for tone, finish
and beauty. Mr. Bauman is confident that
the Fair will result in an increased demand
for the Everett pianos in his section.
The Oliver Ditson Co., of Boston, are an-
nouncing a removal sale preparatory to
occupying new quarters at 142 Boylston
street around the end of the month.
M. B. Gibson, president of the Weaver Or-
gan & Piano Co., York, Pa., has been elected
member of the Council of that city from the
Second Ward.
Attracts Trade
To music stores. Dealers will advance their
interests by having the
Edison New Home
Phonograph
Well displayed in their warerooms.
A Versatile Entertainer. Sings, Talks, Plays and Reproduces Sounds of all kinds.
Records, Reproduces and Shaves Blanks.
Equipped with Spring flotor that runs Six Records with a Single Winding. Weighs 25 pounds.
Remember that all genuine Edison Phonographs, Records and Supplies are placed on the market by us.
Catalogues of Phonographs, Records and Supplies sent on application.
PRICE $30.
NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH CO.
EDISON LABORATORY^
ORANGE, N. J.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
12
What They Think of the Packard A Visit to the Symphonion Fac-
Piano.
tory.
The Ft. Wayne Organ Co. are now at work
on a number of new style Packard pianos
which they will have ready for the trade early
in April. There continues to be a steadily
enlarging demand for the Packard instru-
ments in all sections of the country. Their
merits are being appreciated, as they cer-
tainly deserve to be, by musicians and dealers.
The following opinions from a few noted pro-
fessionals of recent date speak for them-
selves:
Dear Sir:—I desire to thank you for the excellent
Packard piano you kindly furnished me this even-
ing. Its beautiful singing quality, resonance of
tone and fine action marks it as one of America's
highest grade pianos.
Yours very truly, Sofia Scalchi.
Sioux City, la., January 19th, 1898.
Gentlemen:—Allow me to thank you for your
kindness in furnishinguswith your Packard grand
piano for our concert this evening.
As a professional artist I found it had all the
fine qualities that go to make up a strictly high
grade instrument; its beautiful tone, quality and
responsiveness of action were particularly notice-
able to me, and I predict a great future for the
Packard.
Cordially yours,
Romualdo Sapio.
Musical Director of the Clementine
De Vere Concert Co.
January 22d, 1898.
Gentlemen:—It gives me great pleasure to tes-
tify to the good qualities of the Packard piano.
The one we used last night exhibited an excellent
tone quality and a fine repeating action. It be-
hooves the makers of old established reputation
to look well to their laurels when these younger
aspirants show such fine qualities. Congratulating
you upon the success attained, and looking for
great achievements in the future of this most ad-
mirable instrument. I beg to remain,
Very cordially yours, Georgiella Lay,
Pianist and Accompanist Yaw Concert Co.
April 15th, 1897.
A BUSY HIVE OF INDUSTRY—WHAT THE RE-
VIEW NOTED AN INTERESTING EXHIBIT
GOOD REPORTS FROM MR. GRATZ AND MR.
INGERSOLL.
The factory of the Symphonion Mfg. Co.
at n o - i i 4 W e s t Thirty-second street is fast
approaching completion.
When The Re-
view called this week, a brief visit was paid
to the three factory floors and opportunity
was taken to note the several processes con-
nected with the construction of Symphonions.
The plant is new and very costly. The
employes, many in number, are high-priced
experts. The products are, in every sense of
the word, first class, bearing the closest and
most critical scrutiny.
On several benches were seen plain
squares of flexible tempered steel. Next to
these were machines for cutting and other-
wise preparing the discs for perforation. By
a patented process, nearly every class of
work enables the simultaneous treatment of
several discs. This treatment ensures accu-
rate work—so accurate as to be entirely free
from error.
Within the factory all printing and engrav-
ing of disc surfaces is done. Every part of
each instrument, no matter how large or how
small, is made on the premises. There is a
corps of tuners, adjusters, boxers, packers,
etc., specially organized and trained for the
industry.
So large is the demand that a stock of
each size and style is kept in the store-rooms.
Before being placed in stock, each Sympho-
nion is thoroughly tested by several tuning
and mechanical experts. When they have
finished, the instruments are ready for a
guarantee.
There is a large stock room set apart for
music discs of various sizes. The variety of
tunes and airs represented runs well into the
thousands. In each department of the fac-
tory an excellent system and good discipline
prevails. In every way it is one of the model
establishments of the city and when ready
for inspection will be an extremely interesting
exhibit.
Good orders are coming in continuously
from Mr. Gratz and Mr. Ingersoll.
Praise the Everett.
At the Midwinter Fair which closed in
Lock Haven, Pa., on March 3rd, W. C.
Bauman of that place exhibited a fine line of
new style Everett pianos and popular Miller
organs. These instruments attracted con-
siderable attention from visitors, and were
highly praised by one and all for tone, finish
and beauty. Mr. Bauman is confident that
the Fair will result in an increased demand
for the Everett pianos in his section.
The Oliver Ditson Co., of Boston, are an-
nouncing a removal sale preparatory to
occupying new quarters at 142 Boylston
street around the end of the month.
M. B. Gibson, president of the Weaver Or-
gan & Piano Co., York, Pa., has been elected
member of the Council of that city from the
Second Ward.
Attracts Trade
To music stores. Dealers will advance their
interests by having the
Edison New Home
Phonograph
Well displayed in their warerooms.
A Versatile Entertainer. Sings, Talks, Plays and Reproduces Sounds of all kinds.
Records, Reproduces and Shaves Blanks.
Equipped with Spring flotor that runs Six Records with a Single Winding. Weighs 25 pounds.
Remember that all genuine Edison Phonographs, Records and Supplies are placed on the market by us.
Catalogues of Phonographs, Records and Supplies sent on application.
PRICE $30.
NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH CO.
EDISON LABORATORY^
ORANGE, N. J.
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