Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 26 N. 20 - Page 25
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The "Capen" Piano.
Pianists to Invade Europe.
[Special to The Review.]
St. Louis, Mo., May 3d, 1898.
Prof. Charles Kunkel and Prof. Louis
Conrath of St. Louis are planning" an in-
vasion of Europe next fall. They are to
reverse the usual order by touring" the
Continent as eminent American pianists.
Theirs is really an audacious venture,
says one of our local papers. Not that
they are not well qualified to represent
America before critical European audi-
ences, but because it has never been con-
ceived heretofore that Americans could,
with any degree of success, invade the
European musical field. Europe has been
sending its artists to this country for years
to cultivate our taste, and incidentally to
g"ather in our coin. But here are two St.
Louisans who, asking no favor but a fair
hearing, purpose to show to Europe that
some good things come out of America.
This enterprise has been contemplated
for a long time. Prof. Kunkel conceived
it many years ago. His brother was to
accompany him. But death intervened
and for a time the plan was laid aside for
lack of one to take the brother's place.
This one has been found in the person of
Prof. Louis Conrath. Arrangements have
now be*en completed and the two will start
next October. A New York piano firm is
interested in the venture to the extent of
guaranteeing expenses in consideration of
their pianos being used. They must have
absolute faith in the success of the tour,
since it will cost them about $20,000 to
transport their pianos and the tuner that
will accompany them.
The arranging of the tour has been
placed in the hands of Wolff, the Berlin
agent, whose name alone is considered al-
most a guarantee of success in Europe.
Their debut was made in Berlin and the
tour will last, as Prof. Kunkel naively
puts it, as long as it is successful. If it is
successful it will include Germany, France
and England, and Prof. Kunkel will make
a tour of the world before he returns.
NEW STYLES UNIVERSALLY PRAISED AND AD-
MIRED ARE GREAT SELLERS.
BROKAW HUSIC PUB. CO., St. Joseph, no.
Instrumental.
Wheeler, H.O. " Merry American March"..
.50
Pryor, Arthur. " The Gridiron March—Two-
step"
• 5°
Pryor, Arthur. " Love Thoughts " waltz
• 50
.50
Pryor, Arthur. " La Spianola Waltz "
Songs.
Rosenfeld. Monroe H. "Don't Ask Me to
Give Up My Mother". . . .
•50
Wheeler, H. O. "Mammy's Little Blue-Grass
.50
Honey"
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston, Jlass.
Instrumental.
Martin, H. G. " American Girls Abroad " . . .
Semnacher, Wm. M. " Spring Breezes " . . .
Songs.
Klein, Manuel. "Song of the Inconstant"
Bullard, F. F. "The Indifferent Mariner"..
Manney, Chas. F. "When Two Who Have
Loved are Parting "
Manney, Chas. F. " My True Love Hath My
Heart"
Manney, Chas. F. "Sweetheart, Sigh No
More "
Manney, Chas. F. " My Thought is of Thee "
Manney, Chas. F. " Thou Who of the
Heavens Art"
Manney, Chas. F. " Stars in Heaven Shining"
Gounod, Chas. " Jerusalem " (sacred)
Bullard, F. F. "Jesus Calls Us " (sacred) . ..
.40
.60
• 50
.40
.40
.50
.40
• 3 n
.40
5"
.40
From the Model Music Store, E. W.
Armstrong, proprietor, 735 Market street,
San Francisco, we have received a very
charming vocal composition by R. F. Til-
ton, entitled, " T o My Love." It is a
meritorious high-class ballad, with words
and music to commend it. The melody is
captivating, the arrangement most admir-
able and it should prove a most effective
addition to the repertoire of a good singer.
Key of A, common time, fifty cents.
Good Report from Chicago.
War, which New York wholesale mer-
chants have said would cause partial busi-
ness stagnation, and for which many have
prepared by calling in their traveling men,
is having no injurious effects on the trade
of the big Chicago jobbers, says the Trib-
Good Hardman Report.
une of that city.
William Dalliba Dutton is back at his
In fact,, business recently has been much
desk in the warerooms of Hardman, Peck better than was expected, and a further in-
& Co. looking all the better for the rest he crease is looked for. The demand for
has enjoyed. In answer to a question as goods is heavy and promises to be sus-
to his health, Mr. Dutton said he had tained, while prices, already on the rise,
never been seriously ill, as reported. The are, in the views of many firms, to go
fact was merely that he had been in harness much higher.
for four years and determined to take a
The Chicago wholesalers are inclined to
lengthy holiday.
doubt that a falling off of trade in the
He reports business good, and the pres- East could be charged to the war situation,
ent line of "Hardinans," both in grand even though business had decreased in
and uprights, as unequalled. The firm that section of the country.
have just received a large order from one
of the best known and most fashionable
Logan & Logan, music dealers, have es-
boarding" schools in this city for one of tablishe'd a branch agency in Marysville,
their most expensive styles.
Kan., which is in charge of W. D. Asher.
POOLE
PIANOS
Among the live manufacturers who are
meeting with hearty support from the
trade these days are the Brockport Piano
Co., of Brockport, N. Y. The reasons for
this are not far to seek. They are placing
on the market an admirable line of the
popular "Capen" pianos — instruments
that command the admiration and support
of those handling them and afford satisfac-
tion to purchasers.
Of new styles there is a liberal variety,
ranging from the very ornate to the Colo-
nial, now so much in vogue. They are all
substantially built, pleasing to the touch,
and satisfy in the matter of tone.
The support extended the "Capen "in
all parts of the country is evidence that
the great buying public is quick to recog-
nize an article of value and merit.
The "Capen " is now handled by enter-
prising and responsible dealers in all parts
of the covintry, and the most encouraging
words reach the Brockport Co. regarding
their quick-selling properties.
The aim of the company to give " t h e
greatest value for the least money consist-
ent with good workmanship " is appreci-
ated in the most substantial form by deal-
ers. Trial orders have never failed to
make a customer, and this is, after all, the
best recommendation for the." Capen. "
The members of the Brockport Piano
Co. are earnest, progressive men, who
are making steady headway. They have a
well-equipped factory, a capable staff of
workmen, they use good material and
know how to utilize it. Under these cir-
cumstances success is not surprising.
The McClintock Music Co., of Fort Scott,
Kan., will remove from their present quar-
ters at n o East Wall street to 24 North
Main street.
Schubert Mandolin Piano
New scale 7 % octaves, Full Iron Frame, 3 Unisons
throughout, nickel-plated continuous hinges on top
and fall, Overstrung Bass, Double Repeating
Action, with German Silver Hammer Rail ; Double
Veneered Case, handsomely carved with 9 Carved
Panels, 3 on each side and 3 on top Frame. Double
Balloon Moulding on Top, Boston Fall, with Auto-
matic extension music desk, Richly Carved Trusses,
Ivory Keys and French Polished Sharps. The
whole Artistic, Attractive and Unsurpassed by
any Piano on the Market.
FACTORY, 539 E. 134th STREET, NEW YORK.
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design,
Durability and Value. . . ,
5 and 7 APPLETON STREET. BOSTON, MASS.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The "Capen" Piano.
Pianists to Invade Europe.
[Special to The Review.]
St. Louis, Mo., May 3d, 1898.
Prof. Charles Kunkel and Prof. Louis
Conrath of St. Louis are planning" an in-
vasion of Europe next fall. They are to
reverse the usual order by touring" the
Continent as eminent American pianists.
Theirs is really an audacious venture,
says one of our local papers. Not that
they are not well qualified to represent
America before critical European audi-
ences, but because it has never been con-
ceived heretofore that Americans could,
with any degree of success, invade the
European musical field. Europe has been
sending its artists to this country for years
to cultivate our taste, and incidentally to
g"ather in our coin. But here are two St.
Louisans who, asking no favor but a fair
hearing, purpose to show to Europe that
some good things come out of America.
This enterprise has been contemplated
for a long time. Prof. Kunkel conceived
it many years ago. His brother was to
accompany him. But death intervened
and for a time the plan was laid aside for
lack of one to take the brother's place.
This one has been found in the person of
Prof. Louis Conrath. Arrangements have
now be*en completed and the two will start
next October. A New York piano firm is
interested in the venture to the extent of
guaranteeing expenses in consideration of
their pianos being used. They must have
absolute faith in the success of the tour,
since it will cost them about $20,000 to
transport their pianos and the tuner that
will accompany them.
The arranging of the tour has been
placed in the hands of Wolff, the Berlin
agent, whose name alone is considered al-
most a guarantee of success in Europe.
Their debut was made in Berlin and the
tour will last, as Prof. Kunkel naively
puts it, as long as it is successful. If it is
successful it will include Germany, France
and England, and Prof. Kunkel will make
a tour of the world before he returns.
NEW STYLES UNIVERSALLY PRAISED AND AD-
MIRED ARE GREAT SELLERS.
BROKAW HUSIC PUB. CO., St. Joseph, no.
Instrumental.
Wheeler, H.O. " Merry American March"..
.50
Pryor, Arthur. " The Gridiron March—Two-
step"
• 5°
Pryor, Arthur. " Love Thoughts " waltz
• 50
.50
Pryor, Arthur. " La Spianola Waltz "
Songs.
Rosenfeld. Monroe H. "Don't Ask Me to
Give Up My Mother". . . .
•50
Wheeler, H. O. "Mammy's Little Blue-Grass
.50
Honey"
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston, Jlass.
Instrumental.
Martin, H. G. " American Girls Abroad " . . .
Semnacher, Wm. M. " Spring Breezes " . . .
Songs.
Klein, Manuel. "Song of the Inconstant"
Bullard, F. F. "The Indifferent Mariner"..
Manney, Chas. F. "When Two Who Have
Loved are Parting "
Manney, Chas. F. " My True Love Hath My
Heart"
Manney, Chas. F. "Sweetheart, Sigh No
More "
Manney, Chas. F. " My Thought is of Thee "
Manney, Chas. F. " Thou Who of the
Heavens Art"
Manney, Chas. F. " Stars in Heaven Shining"
Gounod, Chas. " Jerusalem " (sacred)
Bullard, F. F. "Jesus Calls Us " (sacred) . ..
.40
.60
• 50
.40
.40
.50
.40
• 3 n
.40
5"
.40
From the Model Music Store, E. W.
Armstrong, proprietor, 735 Market street,
San Francisco, we have received a very
charming vocal composition by R. F. Til-
ton, entitled, " T o My Love." It is a
meritorious high-class ballad, with words
and music to commend it. The melody is
captivating, the arrangement most admir-
able and it should prove a most effective
addition to the repertoire of a good singer.
Key of A, common time, fifty cents.
Good Report from Chicago.
War, which New York wholesale mer-
chants have said would cause partial busi-
ness stagnation, and for which many have
prepared by calling in their traveling men,
is having no injurious effects on the trade
of the big Chicago jobbers, says the Trib-
Good Hardman Report.
une of that city.
William Dalliba Dutton is back at his
In fact,, business recently has been much
desk in the warerooms of Hardman, Peck better than was expected, and a further in-
& Co. looking all the better for the rest he crease is looked for. The demand for
has enjoyed. In answer to a question as goods is heavy and promises to be sus-
to his health, Mr. Dutton said he had tained, while prices, already on the rise,
never been seriously ill, as reported. The are, in the views of many firms, to go
fact was merely that he had been in harness much higher.
for four years and determined to take a
The Chicago wholesalers are inclined to
lengthy holiday.
doubt that a falling off of trade in the
He reports business good, and the pres- East could be charged to the war situation,
ent line of "Hardinans," both in grand even though business had decreased in
and uprights, as unequalled. The firm that section of the country.
have just received a large order from one
of the best known and most fashionable
Logan & Logan, music dealers, have es-
boarding" schools in this city for one of tablishe'd a branch agency in Marysville,
their most expensive styles.
Kan., which is in charge of W. D. Asher.
POOLE
PIANOS
Among the live manufacturers who are
meeting with hearty support from the
trade these days are the Brockport Piano
Co., of Brockport, N. Y. The reasons for
this are not far to seek. They are placing
on the market an admirable line of the
popular "Capen" pianos — instruments
that command the admiration and support
of those handling them and afford satisfac-
tion to purchasers.
Of new styles there is a liberal variety,
ranging from the very ornate to the Colo-
nial, now so much in vogue. They are all
substantially built, pleasing to the touch,
and satisfy in the matter of tone.
The support extended the "Capen "in
all parts of the country is evidence that
the great buying public is quick to recog-
nize an article of value and merit.
The "Capen " is now handled by enter-
prising and responsible dealers in all parts
of the covintry, and the most encouraging
words reach the Brockport Co. regarding
their quick-selling properties.
The aim of the company to give " t h e
greatest value for the least money consist-
ent with good workmanship " is appreci-
ated in the most substantial form by deal-
ers. Trial orders have never failed to
make a customer, and this is, after all, the
best recommendation for the." Capen. "
The members of the Brockport Piano
Co. are earnest, progressive men, who
are making steady headway. They have a
well-equipped factory, a capable staff of
workmen, they use good material and
know how to utilize it. Under these cir-
cumstances success is not surprising.
The McClintock Music Co., of Fort Scott,
Kan., will remove from their present quar-
ters at n o East Wall street to 24 North
Main street.
Schubert Mandolin Piano
New scale 7 % octaves, Full Iron Frame, 3 Unisons
throughout, nickel-plated continuous hinges on top
and fall, Overstrung Bass, Double Repeating
Action, with German Silver Hammer Rail ; Double
Veneered Case, handsomely carved with 9 Carved
Panels, 3 on each side and 3 on top Frame. Double
Balloon Moulding on Top, Boston Fall, with Auto-
matic extension music desk, Richly Carved Trusses,
Ivory Keys and French Polished Sharps. The
whole Artistic, Attractive and Unsurpassed by
any Piano on the Market.
FACTORY, 539 E. 134th STREET, NEW YORK.
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design,
Durability and Value. . . ,
5 and 7 APPLETON STREET. BOSTON, MASS.
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