Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 27 N. 12 - Page 3
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REVIEW
V O L . XXVII. N o . 12. Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, Sept. 17,1898.
N
$2.00 PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
EYORK
,IC LIBRARY]
Oft, LENOX A N O I N "
FOUNOAT1ON8-J
Henry Spies' Views
M A
j
E S T I C
" POPULARITY—AN INTEREST
ING TALK.
make another tour of the States, in behalf
of the 'Majestic' At present, I must
stay right here. We receive many appli-
cations for catalogues, terms, etc. These
are frequently followed by orders, and
these orders are ofttimes quickly duplicat-
ed. In a general way I would say that
live dealers who are not handling the
' Majestic ' ought to learn more about it,
and we shall be pleased to give them all
the information they desire. "
Henry Spies, vigorous as ever, and
bubbling over with the cheerfulness only
enjoyed by those who are healthy, wealthy
and wise, was seen by The Review on
Wednesday and talked with briefly as to
the fall outlook for the " Majestic."
Asked if he considered the prospects
good, he said: "Certainly I do. Orders
Piano Dealer Hissing.
for ' Majesties ' are coming in steadily and
our shipments are being made to keep pace EDWARD B. WAKEFIELD HAS BEEN ABSENT
FROM HOME SEVERAL DAYS.
with orders. Excellent reports are being
received from all points. Our full force is
[Special to The Review.]
at work. The chances are that, before
Cincinnati, O., Sept. 12, 1898.
long, we shall need even greater facilities
E. B. Wakefield, the well-known piano
than we now enjoy."
dealer of Ashtabula, is missing from home
" T h e success of the 'Majestic,' Mr. and his family are much distressed.
Spies, may justly be termed phenomenal.
Lately he had been living on the farm
Considering the number of worthy com- south of Kingsville village. The last seen
petitors now in the field, how does it of him by his family was Aug. 21st. That
happen that the ' Majestic ' has secured night he went to Conneaut with his son,
and now retains so firm a hold with live Fisk, where he said he was to do some
and reputable dealers ? "
piano tuning the following day, then go
"Because our instruments cause them on to Ancover by train, his son driving
no trouble. They purchase our 'Majesties' the team back home. When he got out of
on a lasting guarantee as to satisfactory the buggy he bade his son good-bye by
tone and perfect construction. They find saying he would see him again in a few
that persons desiring to purchase a piano days. Nothing has been heard from him
frequently choose a ' Majestic' of their own since. Whether some accident has befall-
volition, often from among a number of en him or whether he has wandered away
others on their wareroom floor.
in a state of temporary aberration is not
"Sales of ' Majesties ' by live dealers are known.
easily made. Our styles suit purchasers.
He had a great deal of trouble in a finan-
The tone pleases them. The prices are right. cial way the past few months, which his
Then, after the ' Majestic ' reaches its des- family say has driven him nearly dis-
tination in the home, it gives no cause for tracted. About the time he left he was
anxiety. It remains in tune for a year at wanted in Common Pleas Court on a
least. It retains its finished appearance charge of contempt of court, and it is pos-
right along. There is no cracking, no sible that may have had something to do
breaking, no running backward and for- with his leaving.
ward to the dealer asking why this is so
and why that happened to the piano.
The Doll Picnic.
"That's the sum and substance of our
success. People hate to be bothered mak-
Jacob Doll gives his employees their
ing complaints to dealers. Dealers hate usual annual picnic to-day at Kiefe's As-
to hear complaints. They prefer to do toria Schuetzen Park. There will be mu-
business with firms who are careful about sic and dancing, and all present are guar-
the smallest as well as the largest details. anteed an enjoyable time. Mr. Doll has
We pride ourselves on oiir perfect system entered fully into the spirit of the
of manufacture, which admits of no mis- occasion. Several of his sons are on the
takes or omissions."
committees and they will spare no effort
"Do you intend to make another trip to give the men and their families an en-
joyable afternoon and evening's enter-
in the near future, Mr. Spies? "
"When the proper time comes, I shall tainment
Ludwig Branching Out.
The usual atmosphere of brisk activity
pervades the Ludwig establishment. It is
a veritable bee-hive. John Ludwig greeted
The Review when a call was made on
Wednesday.
He reported business as
brisk and growing all the time.
Mr. Ludwig also announced that impera-
tive demands for more space had necessi-
tated the construction of an annex of three
floors, each 25 x 60 feet. The contract has
been given out and the work begun. It
calls for completion of the annex within
thirty days.
Good Business Rules.
The president of the London Chamber
of Commerce recommends these twelve
maxims, which he has tested through
years of business experience:
1. Have a definite aim.
2. Go straight for it.
3. Master all details.
4. Always know more than you are ex-
pected to know.
5. Remember the difficulties are only
made to overcome.
6. Treat failures as stepping-stones to
further effort.
7. Never put your hand out further than
you can draw it back.
8. At times be bold; always prudent.
9. The minority often beats the major-
ity in the end.
10. Make good use of other men's
brains.
11. Listen well; answer cautiously; de-
cide promptly.
12. Preserve, by all means in your pow-
er, " a sound mind in a sound body."
Appraisers' Correction.
Among the reappraisements of merchan-
dise filed by the General Appraisers in this
city on Tuesday last, was the following:
Correction—1,085-4,527 O. P.—Musical
instruments and toys, from Robert & Al-
bert Horz, Bochun, Feb. 25, 1898; har-
monicas, etc., entered at a total of 814.60
marks, advanced by addition of 30 marks
for packing charges.
J. K. Raff, who was associated for many
years with Steger & Co., Chicago, died
recently in the South where he located a
couple of years ago hoping that his fast
waning health might be restored.
REVIEW
V O L . XXVII. N o . 12. Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, Sept. 17,1898.
N
$2.00 PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
EYORK
,IC LIBRARY]
Oft, LENOX A N O I N "
FOUNOAT1ON8-J
Henry Spies' Views
M A
j
E S T I C
" POPULARITY—AN INTEREST
ING TALK.
make another tour of the States, in behalf
of the 'Majestic' At present, I must
stay right here. We receive many appli-
cations for catalogues, terms, etc. These
are frequently followed by orders, and
these orders are ofttimes quickly duplicat-
ed. In a general way I would say that
live dealers who are not handling the
' Majestic ' ought to learn more about it,
and we shall be pleased to give them all
the information they desire. "
Henry Spies, vigorous as ever, and
bubbling over with the cheerfulness only
enjoyed by those who are healthy, wealthy
and wise, was seen by The Review on
Wednesday and talked with briefly as to
the fall outlook for the " Majestic."
Asked if he considered the prospects
good, he said: "Certainly I do. Orders
Piano Dealer Hissing.
for ' Majesties ' are coming in steadily and
our shipments are being made to keep pace EDWARD B. WAKEFIELD HAS BEEN ABSENT
FROM HOME SEVERAL DAYS.
with orders. Excellent reports are being
received from all points. Our full force is
[Special to The Review.]
at work. The chances are that, before
Cincinnati, O., Sept. 12, 1898.
long, we shall need even greater facilities
E. B. Wakefield, the well-known piano
than we now enjoy."
dealer of Ashtabula, is missing from home
" T h e success of the 'Majestic,' Mr. and his family are much distressed.
Spies, may justly be termed phenomenal.
Lately he had been living on the farm
Considering the number of worthy com- south of Kingsville village. The last seen
petitors now in the field, how does it of him by his family was Aug. 21st. That
happen that the ' Majestic ' has secured night he went to Conneaut with his son,
and now retains so firm a hold with live Fisk, where he said he was to do some
and reputable dealers ? "
piano tuning the following day, then go
"Because our instruments cause them on to Ancover by train, his son driving
no trouble. They purchase our 'Majesties' the team back home. When he got out of
on a lasting guarantee as to satisfactory the buggy he bade his son good-bye by
tone and perfect construction. They find saying he would see him again in a few
that persons desiring to purchase a piano days. Nothing has been heard from him
frequently choose a ' Majestic' of their own since. Whether some accident has befall-
volition, often from among a number of en him or whether he has wandered away
others on their wareroom floor.
in a state of temporary aberration is not
"Sales of ' Majesties ' by live dealers are known.
easily made. Our styles suit purchasers.
He had a great deal of trouble in a finan-
The tone pleases them. The prices are right. cial way the past few months, which his
Then, after the ' Majestic ' reaches its des- family say has driven him nearly dis-
tination in the home, it gives no cause for tracted. About the time he left he was
anxiety. It remains in tune for a year at wanted in Common Pleas Court on a
least. It retains its finished appearance charge of contempt of court, and it is pos-
right along. There is no cracking, no sible that may have had something to do
breaking, no running backward and for- with his leaving.
ward to the dealer asking why this is so
and why that happened to the piano.
The Doll Picnic.
"That's the sum and substance of our
success. People hate to be bothered mak-
Jacob Doll gives his employees their
ing complaints to dealers. Dealers hate usual annual picnic to-day at Kiefe's As-
to hear complaints. They prefer to do toria Schuetzen Park. There will be mu-
business with firms who are careful about sic and dancing, and all present are guar-
the smallest as well as the largest details. anteed an enjoyable time. Mr. Doll has
We pride ourselves on oiir perfect system entered fully into the spirit of the
of manufacture, which admits of no mis- occasion. Several of his sons are on the
takes or omissions."
committees and they will spare no effort
"Do you intend to make another trip to give the men and their families an en-
joyable afternoon and evening's enter-
in the near future, Mr. Spies? "
"When the proper time comes, I shall tainment
Ludwig Branching Out.
The usual atmosphere of brisk activity
pervades the Ludwig establishment. It is
a veritable bee-hive. John Ludwig greeted
The Review when a call was made on
Wednesday.
He reported business as
brisk and growing all the time.
Mr. Ludwig also announced that impera-
tive demands for more space had necessi-
tated the construction of an annex of three
floors, each 25 x 60 feet. The contract has
been given out and the work begun. It
calls for completion of the annex within
thirty days.
Good Business Rules.
The president of the London Chamber
of Commerce recommends these twelve
maxims, which he has tested through
years of business experience:
1. Have a definite aim.
2. Go straight for it.
3. Master all details.
4. Always know more than you are ex-
pected to know.
5. Remember the difficulties are only
made to overcome.
6. Treat failures as stepping-stones to
further effort.
7. Never put your hand out further than
you can draw it back.
8. At times be bold; always prudent.
9. The minority often beats the major-
ity in the end.
10. Make good use of other men's
brains.
11. Listen well; answer cautiously; de-
cide promptly.
12. Preserve, by all means in your pow-
er, " a sound mind in a sound body."
Appraisers' Correction.
Among the reappraisements of merchan-
dise filed by the General Appraisers in this
city on Tuesday last, was the following:
Correction—1,085-4,527 O. P.—Musical
instruments and toys, from Robert & Al-
bert Horz, Bochun, Feb. 25, 1898; har-
monicas, etc., entered at a total of 814.60
marks, advanced by addition of 30 marks
for packing charges.
J. K. Raff, who was associated for many
years with Steger & Co., Chicago, died
recently in the South where he located a
couple of years ago hoping that his fast
waning health might be restored.
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