Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 26 N. 3 - Page 11
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
G. O'Conor:—"I believe that the present
acceptable condition of the trade will con-
tinue. The prospects in my branch are
SOME MORE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TRADE'—A MOST GRATI-
very good. It is to be hoped that our an-
FYING OUTLOOK AND ONE WHICH IS ENCOURAGING TO THE INDUSTRY.
ticipations may be fully realized, so that
The symposium of opinions which has been appearing in The Review for the past we may have a chance to regain what we
two weeks regarding the outlook for trade during '98 closes with this issue. Over a lost the last few years."
hundred manufacturers in this city and widely separated parts of the country have
expressed their views. It is as remarkable as it is gratifying to record that one and The Plectraphone Attachment.
all take the most optimistic view of the trade outlook.
TO BE USED HEREAFTER IN THE HARVARD
What are the Trade Prospects for '98?
PIANOS EXCLUSIVELY.
Geo. P. Bent (Chicago):—"I hope to see existing and continuing prosperity is the The John Church Co. make an announce-
1898 as much better than 1897 as 1897 was fact that none of the orders standing over ment in another part of this paper which
better than 1896, and I believe it will be. from 1897 has been cancelled. Some have is of the utmost importance. It is sub-
In my own trade I am preparing to make been changed, but that is all. Yes, I have stantially to the effect that the plectra-
50 per cent, more pianos and organs in a firm belief in 1898, and I think all de- phone attachment will no longer be used
1898 than I did in 1897, which was by far partments of our trade will do well."
in the Everett piano, that they have dis-
the largest year in sales I have ever known
posed of their patents and rights in this
Story & Clark (Chicago): —"Business
since I began in 1870."
device to the Harvard Piano Co., hence
prospects for 1898 seem to us to be
the plectraphone attachment will hereafter
Francis Connor:—"I am glad to say that very promising — much more favorable
be used in the Harvard instruments ex-
my inquiries and observations in the than those for 1897 were at the begin-
clusively. This step has been taken after
piano trade encourage me to believe in ning of that year. The amount of our
mature deliberation and at the request of
1898 as a promising year for our business. business for the past few months has been
some of the most eminent experts and
I began to think, in the early part of last far ahead of that of the same months in musicians who have noted the wonderful
year, that the good times of 1892 would 1896, and we have reason to look for a still results secured by the Everett Piano Co.
never reach us again. But they have re- larger increase during 1898."
in the matter of artistic piano production.
turned, and I am sure the manufacturers
Colby Piano Co. (Erie, Pa.):—"Busi-
The Everett pianos of to-day, we now
of pianos and musical products of all other ness for the coming year looks bright to us, speak particularly of the uprights, contain
kinds, welcome the arrival with open and we expect a very large trade in the scales which are absolutely new creations
arms, so to speak. As in all other branches coming spring. Our Christmas trade was in the fullest meaning of the words. The
of commerce, it will take some time, how- decidedly encouraging, and since the holi- tone, whether as^to quality in its different
ever, to recover lost ground. Therefore a days it has not been so dull as we expected. aspects, power and individuality, is a de-
clear gain is still considerable distance On the whole we think the year of 1898 will light to the critical musician. Add to this
away. Still, we are traveling swiftly tow- be prosperous all over the country."
art casings, which delight the connoisseur
ard it, and on a safe road, and there is good
in cabinet work, and there is an artistic
Aug. Palle:—"When this present busy
ground for pleasant anticipations."
whole which compels the highest admira-
season began I felt hopeful, but the de-
Shaw Piano Co. (Erie, Pa.):—"It would velopments in my business since that time, tion.
be rather difficult for us to give an expres- particularly in grand actions, have been so
Knabes" for Brooklyn
sion as to the business outlook for 1898. rapid and promise to be so enduring that I riore
Schools.
But we feel very much encouraged, and feel bound to believe we shall enjoy a big
ORPER PLACED THIS WEEK FOR THIRTEEN
have all of the orders we can possibly fill year's trade.
NEW SQUARES.
for some time to come. Our factory is
"You know the Schwanderactions donot
very busy, and the prospects seem to be pretend to compete with low-priced ac-
The Board of Education, Brooklyn, on
that business will continue very good with tions. Our patrons pay a good price and Wednesday last placed an order with Mr.
in return get what we contract to supply— Ferdinand Mayer, of the local house of
us for this year."
the very best products. I find that we are Wm. Knabe & Co., for thirteen new Knabe
Arthur Geoffroy:—"I am quite in ac-
gaining new patrons all the time, espe- squares for the public schools of Brooklyn.
cord with the average opinions given in
cially for grand actions. This seems to This, following so closely on recent orders
The Review during the past two weeks.
indicate busy times and prosperity for us from the Brooklyn and New York Boards
I think the outlook is very bright for my
and for our customers."
of Education, gives the Knabe an enviable
branch and see nothing to prevent a brisk,
healthy trade from the beginning to the n . B. Gibson (Weaver Organ and Piano place in the schools of Greater New York.
The orders placed with the Knabe house
end of 1898. Everything favors such a Co., York, Pa.):—"We believe that the year
from
the two cities during the past five
1898
will
show
the
largest
business
in
condition."
weeks
foot up forty-five. This is truly a
pianos and organs since 1892. The indi-
Frank W. Holland (Ricca Mandolins,
goodly
number, and speaks volumes for
cations are for a heavy trade at good prices.
Guitars, etc.):—"I never felt more hope-
the
high
opinion held of the Knabe piano
The past year was the largest in the history
ful of thriving business, and with such
in
the
schools.
of our business and our prospects are very
good reason, than I do to-day. Speaking
The total number of instruments now
good indeed for this year to do a still larger
for our own products you may judge of
used
in the public schools of New York
business."
present and probable future demands
and Brooklyn amount, we understand, to
from the fact that with the opening of the
Geo. P. Neppert: "My business for 1897 something like 300.
year we had yet to make 3,000 instruments was unusually satisfactory and expecta-
to complete orders. This has kept a big tions for the year just opened are of the W. C. Taylor, of Taylor's Music House,
force constantly at work, even during brightest. I look forward to an exceed- Springfield, Mass., visited the Everett
stock-taking days. A "good criterion of ingly good trade."
warerooms this week.
New England Piano Co.
.WARBR00M5.
No. 601
Washington
Street
BOSTON
No. 98 Fifth Avenue,
NEW YORK
OFFICE, 601 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON, MASS.
No. 262-54 Wabash Avenue
CHICAGO
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
G. O'Conor:—"I believe that the present
acceptable condition of the trade will con-
tinue. The prospects in my branch are
SOME MORE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TRADE'—A MOST GRATI-
very good. It is to be hoped that our an-
FYING OUTLOOK AND ONE WHICH IS ENCOURAGING TO THE INDUSTRY.
ticipations may be fully realized, so that
The symposium of opinions which has been appearing in The Review for the past we may have a chance to regain what we
two weeks regarding the outlook for trade during '98 closes with this issue. Over a lost the last few years."
hundred manufacturers in this city and widely separated parts of the country have
expressed their views. It is as remarkable as it is gratifying to record that one and The Plectraphone Attachment.
all take the most optimistic view of the trade outlook.
TO BE USED HEREAFTER IN THE HARVARD
What are the Trade Prospects for '98?
PIANOS EXCLUSIVELY.
Geo. P. Bent (Chicago):—"I hope to see existing and continuing prosperity is the The John Church Co. make an announce-
1898 as much better than 1897 as 1897 was fact that none of the orders standing over ment in another part of this paper which
better than 1896, and I believe it will be. from 1897 has been cancelled. Some have is of the utmost importance. It is sub-
In my own trade I am preparing to make been changed, but that is all. Yes, I have stantially to the effect that the plectra-
50 per cent, more pianos and organs in a firm belief in 1898, and I think all de- phone attachment will no longer be used
1898 than I did in 1897, which was by far partments of our trade will do well."
in the Everett piano, that they have dis-
the largest year in sales I have ever known
posed of their patents and rights in this
Story & Clark (Chicago): —"Business
since I began in 1870."
device to the Harvard Piano Co., hence
prospects for 1898 seem to us to be
the plectraphone attachment will hereafter
Francis Connor:—"I am glad to say that very promising — much more favorable
be used in the Harvard instruments ex-
my inquiries and observations in the than those for 1897 were at the begin-
clusively. This step has been taken after
piano trade encourage me to believe in ning of that year. The amount of our
mature deliberation and at the request of
1898 as a promising year for our business. business for the past few months has been
some of the most eminent experts and
I began to think, in the early part of last far ahead of that of the same months in musicians who have noted the wonderful
year, that the good times of 1892 would 1896, and we have reason to look for a still results secured by the Everett Piano Co.
never reach us again. But they have re- larger increase during 1898."
in the matter of artistic piano production.
turned, and I am sure the manufacturers
Colby Piano Co. (Erie, Pa.):—"Busi-
The Everett pianos of to-day, we now
of pianos and musical products of all other ness for the coming year looks bright to us, speak particularly of the uprights, contain
kinds, welcome the arrival with open and we expect a very large trade in the scales which are absolutely new creations
arms, so to speak. As in all other branches coming spring. Our Christmas trade was in the fullest meaning of the words. The
of commerce, it will take some time, how- decidedly encouraging, and since the holi- tone, whether as^to quality in its different
ever, to recover lost ground. Therefore a days it has not been so dull as we expected. aspects, power and individuality, is a de-
clear gain is still considerable distance On the whole we think the year of 1898 will light to the critical musician. Add to this
away. Still, we are traveling swiftly tow- be prosperous all over the country."
art casings, which delight the connoisseur
ard it, and on a safe road, and there is good
in cabinet work, and there is an artistic
Aug. Palle:—"When this present busy
ground for pleasant anticipations."
whole which compels the highest admira-
season began I felt hopeful, but the de-
Shaw Piano Co. (Erie, Pa.):—"It would velopments in my business since that time, tion.
be rather difficult for us to give an expres- particularly in grand actions, have been so
Knabes" for Brooklyn
sion as to the business outlook for 1898. rapid and promise to be so enduring that I riore
Schools.
But we feel very much encouraged, and feel bound to believe we shall enjoy a big
ORPER PLACED THIS WEEK FOR THIRTEEN
have all of the orders we can possibly fill year's trade.
NEW SQUARES.
for some time to come. Our factory is
"You know the Schwanderactions donot
very busy, and the prospects seem to be pretend to compete with low-priced ac-
The Board of Education, Brooklyn, on
that business will continue very good with tions. Our patrons pay a good price and Wednesday last placed an order with Mr.
in return get what we contract to supply— Ferdinand Mayer, of the local house of
us for this year."
the very best products. I find that we are Wm. Knabe & Co., for thirteen new Knabe
Arthur Geoffroy:—"I am quite in ac-
gaining new patrons all the time, espe- squares for the public schools of Brooklyn.
cord with the average opinions given in
cially for grand actions. This seems to This, following so closely on recent orders
The Review during the past two weeks.
indicate busy times and prosperity for us from the Brooklyn and New York Boards
I think the outlook is very bright for my
and for our customers."
of Education, gives the Knabe an enviable
branch and see nothing to prevent a brisk,
healthy trade from the beginning to the n . B. Gibson (Weaver Organ and Piano place in the schools of Greater New York.
The orders placed with the Knabe house
end of 1898. Everything favors such a Co., York, Pa.):—"We believe that the year
from
the two cities during the past five
1898
will
show
the
largest
business
in
condition."
weeks
foot up forty-five. This is truly a
pianos and organs since 1892. The indi-
Frank W. Holland (Ricca Mandolins,
goodly
number, and speaks volumes for
cations are for a heavy trade at good prices.
Guitars, etc.):—"I never felt more hope-
the
high
opinion held of the Knabe piano
The past year was the largest in the history
ful of thriving business, and with such
in
the
schools.
of our business and our prospects are very
good reason, than I do to-day. Speaking
The total number of instruments now
good indeed for this year to do a still larger
for our own products you may judge of
used
in the public schools of New York
business."
present and probable future demands
and Brooklyn amount, we understand, to
from the fact that with the opening of the
Geo. P. Neppert: "My business for 1897 something like 300.
year we had yet to make 3,000 instruments was unusually satisfactory and expecta-
to complete orders. This has kept a big tions for the year just opened are of the W. C. Taylor, of Taylor's Music House,
force constantly at work, even during brightest. I look forward to an exceed- Springfield, Mass., visited the Everett
stock-taking days. A "good criterion of ingly good trade."
warerooms this week.
New England Piano Co.
.WARBR00M5.
No. 601
Washington
Street
BOSTON
No. 98 Fifth Avenue,
NEW YORK
OFFICE, 601 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON, MASS.
No. 262-54 Wabash Avenue
CHICAGO
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