Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 27 N. 12 - Page 5
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The people actually learned to rise to their
feet when the ' Banner' was unfurled
musically, and scenes of enthusiasm
remarkably wild for America were fre-
quently aroused. But what new air is
there ? In the landing at Santiago, it is
true, one piece was so much played that
the Spanish doubtless think of it as our
national air. But it was only the song,
' There'll be a hot time in the old town to-
night!'—a vaudeville negro tune worn
threadbare on the street and in the music-
halls, until a hot-weather campaign gave
it a new meaning and the distinction of
being recognized in General Shafter's
official despatches. There have been be-
side a few efforts to force the motto
' Remember the Maine!' on the people, but
they were too full of bathos even for war
times. The music publishers complain
that the conflict has killed their trade, and
that not even patriotic songs have sale
enough to pay for their printing. • •
" T h e cause of this is perhaps not far to
seek. Our welfare has not seriously been
threatened since the opening of the war.
Triumph has been fully expected. Con-
sequently there is no deep note to touch.
In the war with the Confederacy our
national fabric was being ripped asunder;
the Union was assailed; the scales of
victory and defeat were for long in the
South's favor. It was a time when people
thought and suffered fiercely. But we
were fighting a weak country, inefficient
in men and munitions. We were the as-
sailant, not the defender. We were acting
rather in the function of policemen than of
patriots. Our cause was holy, but not
one that took very deep root in the emo-
tions. It did not grip the heart and
squeeze out music."
There must be a great occasion, or great
cause to give birth to a mighty poem or
national hymn, and that occasion did not
rise in our recent war—in fact the senti-
ment of the war was on the Spanish side.
There was in mind the decline of a people
who were once great—for the banners of
Leon and Castile waved triumphantly
throughout the world.
There is something pathetic and sadden-
ing about the decline of a nation; like the
decline of a once great mind, we do not
like to see it. Hence no poet could inject
stirring feeling into his work which relates
to where the lion has become a lean, atten-
uated lamb.
Perhaps a song will be written which
shall touch the hearts of the people regard-
ing our late war and that will directly re-
late to the sufferings of our own soldiers,
through gross incompetence, in camp and
field. The heart of the nation is aroused
on this matter, and it may be that a song
shall yet be born which shall perpetuate
the memories of the Hispano-American
war. If so, it must be sad; it must be col-
ored with suffering, not bold, strong and
triumphant.
CHICKERING ENGAGEMENTS.
"""FHE important item of news this week
is the engagement by Chickering &
Sons of the distinguished artist Mme.
Teresa Carreno, who will play the Chicker-
ing grand the coming musical season. At
all times acknowledged a great artist, she
demonstrated during her last tournee in
this country that she had gained in breadth
of artistic conception and in virtuosity.
The reports from abroad since she left
these shores not only confirm the splendid
impression made in this country, but
her fame as one of the few great pianists
of the world has been more universally
acknowledged.
Several other artists of international
celebrity will play the Chickering later in
the season, among whom may be mention-
ed Zeldenrust, a Dutch pianist, who has
been astonishing Europe with his marvel-
ous performances. In Paris and on the
Continent he achieved a remarkable
success by the catholicity of his programs,
wonderful technique and the magnificent
quality of his tone.
We understand that engagements have
already been closed whereby these artists
will appear with the Chicago and Boston
Symphony orchestras.
The Chickering program for the season
is to be a unique and interesting one. It
means that Chickering fame and reputation
will be accentuated and augmented as it
has not been for many, many years.
Look up the McPhail.
Dealers will do well to study and "in-
wardly digest" the advertisement of the
McPhail Piano Co. which appears on the
front cover page of this issue. Every
claim made therein can be substantiated,
and here is where the strength of the an-
nouncement lies. As they correctly state,
the McPhail is " a live piano, made by a
live concern for live people who make
competition step lively."
The McPhail Co. are anxious to enlist
under their banner progressive dealers who
believe in handling a good article that will
sell itself if properly pushed.
They
promise that the results, both financial and
otherwise, will be all that the most exact-
ing dealer can require. The record of the
McPhail piano is an enviable one, and
during its entire career has never been so
much in demand as to-day. This is de-
monstrated by the orders which are
reaching the manufacturers from every
section of the country day after day. The
McPhail styles for this season are unusu-
ally handsome and will compel immediate
appreciation on examination. Meanwhile
dealers shovild study the advertisement on
the front page and make a note to look up
the McPhail.
44
G. & K." Extensions.
Some important changes have been made
at the Gildemeester & Kroeger warerooms
in order to give sufficient space for increas-
ing business. Mr. Garritson has been
crowded out of his office to make room for
varnishers and other workmen. The
main office has been carried to the rear
end of the longest ground-floor room to
allow for a larger exhibit of new styles.
The force has been increased to keep
pace with orders. New machinery has
been added. There is a brisk, business-
like atmosphere in all parts of the building
that bodes well for future prosperity.
When The Review called on Wednesday,
a splendid example of a " G. & K." Em-
O. GOULD, the eminent financier, pire was seen on exhibition. Mr. Couch
evidently scents prosperity. When left town on Tuesday for an extended
Western trip.
interviewed in London on Tuesday he
said: "All I have heard from home since
Incorporates the Ormes Co.
we have been abroad has convinced me
that we are on the eve of an era of pros-
Ormes Piano Co. has been organized at
perity perhaps unprecedented in our Portland, Me., for the purpose of manu-
history. The business outlook could not facturing and dealing in pianos, with
$10,000 capital stock.
be better."
Impetus in Orders.
Three New Jacob Styles.
The Review met Mr. Strich and Mr.
Widenmann at the Strich & Zeidler fac-
tory on Wednesday. There is nothing
special to report this week except an im-
petus in orders and shipments. The "S.
& Z." baby grand, and the 1898 "S. & Z."
uprights, styles F, G and H, are in steady
demand.
When visiting the factory of Jacob Bros.
on Tuesday, The Review noted three new
styles in uprights approaching completion.
These will be ready in the near future, and
illustrated descriptions will appear in due
course.
The Dwelley-Herrick Music Co. is the
name of a new piano store just opened at
51 Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash,
Export business with Wm. Knabe & Co.
is steadily growing. They are shipping
instruments now regularly to Germany,
Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Soutjh,
American countries.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The people actually learned to rise to their
feet when the ' Banner' was unfurled
musically, and scenes of enthusiasm
remarkably wild for America were fre-
quently aroused. But what new air is
there ? In the landing at Santiago, it is
true, one piece was so much played that
the Spanish doubtless think of it as our
national air. But it was only the song,
' There'll be a hot time in the old town to-
night!'—a vaudeville negro tune worn
threadbare on the street and in the music-
halls, until a hot-weather campaign gave
it a new meaning and the distinction of
being recognized in General Shafter's
official despatches. There have been be-
side a few efforts to force the motto
' Remember the Maine!' on the people, but
they were too full of bathos even for war
times. The music publishers complain
that the conflict has killed their trade, and
that not even patriotic songs have sale
enough to pay for their printing. • •
" T h e cause of this is perhaps not far to
seek. Our welfare has not seriously been
threatened since the opening of the war.
Triumph has been fully expected. Con-
sequently there is no deep note to touch.
In the war with the Confederacy our
national fabric was being ripped asunder;
the Union was assailed; the scales of
victory and defeat were for long in the
South's favor. It was a time when people
thought and suffered fiercely. But we
were fighting a weak country, inefficient
in men and munitions. We were the as-
sailant, not the defender. We were acting
rather in the function of policemen than of
patriots. Our cause was holy, but not
one that took very deep root in the emo-
tions. It did not grip the heart and
squeeze out music."
There must be a great occasion, or great
cause to give birth to a mighty poem or
national hymn, and that occasion did not
rise in our recent war—in fact the senti-
ment of the war was on the Spanish side.
There was in mind the decline of a people
who were once great—for the banners of
Leon and Castile waved triumphantly
throughout the world.
There is something pathetic and sadden-
ing about the decline of a nation; like the
decline of a once great mind, we do not
like to see it. Hence no poet could inject
stirring feeling into his work which relates
to where the lion has become a lean, atten-
uated lamb.
Perhaps a song will be written which
shall touch the hearts of the people regard-
ing our late war and that will directly re-
late to the sufferings of our own soldiers,
through gross incompetence, in camp and
field. The heart of the nation is aroused
on this matter, and it may be that a song
shall yet be born which shall perpetuate
the memories of the Hispano-American
war. If so, it must be sad; it must be col-
ored with suffering, not bold, strong and
triumphant.
CHICKERING ENGAGEMENTS.
"""FHE important item of news this week
is the engagement by Chickering &
Sons of the distinguished artist Mme.
Teresa Carreno, who will play the Chicker-
ing grand the coming musical season. At
all times acknowledged a great artist, she
demonstrated during her last tournee in
this country that she had gained in breadth
of artistic conception and in virtuosity.
The reports from abroad since she left
these shores not only confirm the splendid
impression made in this country, but
her fame as one of the few great pianists
of the world has been more universally
acknowledged.
Several other artists of international
celebrity will play the Chickering later in
the season, among whom may be mention-
ed Zeldenrust, a Dutch pianist, who has
been astonishing Europe with his marvel-
ous performances. In Paris and on the
Continent he achieved a remarkable
success by the catholicity of his programs,
wonderful technique and the magnificent
quality of his tone.
We understand that engagements have
already been closed whereby these artists
will appear with the Chicago and Boston
Symphony orchestras.
The Chickering program for the season
is to be a unique and interesting one. It
means that Chickering fame and reputation
will be accentuated and augmented as it
has not been for many, many years.
Look up the McPhail.
Dealers will do well to study and "in-
wardly digest" the advertisement of the
McPhail Piano Co. which appears on the
front cover page of this issue. Every
claim made therein can be substantiated,
and here is where the strength of the an-
nouncement lies. As they correctly state,
the McPhail is " a live piano, made by a
live concern for live people who make
competition step lively."
The McPhail Co. are anxious to enlist
under their banner progressive dealers who
believe in handling a good article that will
sell itself if properly pushed.
They
promise that the results, both financial and
otherwise, will be all that the most exact-
ing dealer can require. The record of the
McPhail piano is an enviable one, and
during its entire career has never been so
much in demand as to-day. This is de-
monstrated by the orders which are
reaching the manufacturers from every
section of the country day after day. The
McPhail styles for this season are unusu-
ally handsome and will compel immediate
appreciation on examination. Meanwhile
dealers shovild study the advertisement on
the front page and make a note to look up
the McPhail.
44
G. & K." Extensions.
Some important changes have been made
at the Gildemeester & Kroeger warerooms
in order to give sufficient space for increas-
ing business. Mr. Garritson has been
crowded out of his office to make room for
varnishers and other workmen. The
main office has been carried to the rear
end of the longest ground-floor room to
allow for a larger exhibit of new styles.
The force has been increased to keep
pace with orders. New machinery has
been added. There is a brisk, business-
like atmosphere in all parts of the building
that bodes well for future prosperity.
When The Review called on Wednesday,
a splendid example of a " G. & K." Em-
O. GOULD, the eminent financier, pire was seen on exhibition. Mr. Couch
evidently scents prosperity. When left town on Tuesday for an extended
Western trip.
interviewed in London on Tuesday he
said: "All I have heard from home since
Incorporates the Ormes Co.
we have been abroad has convinced me
that we are on the eve of an era of pros-
Ormes Piano Co. has been organized at
perity perhaps unprecedented in our Portland, Me., for the purpose of manu-
history. The business outlook could not facturing and dealing in pianos, with
$10,000 capital stock.
be better."
Impetus in Orders.
Three New Jacob Styles.
The Review met Mr. Strich and Mr.
Widenmann at the Strich & Zeidler fac-
tory on Wednesday. There is nothing
special to report this week except an im-
petus in orders and shipments. The "S.
& Z." baby grand, and the 1898 "S. & Z."
uprights, styles F, G and H, are in steady
demand.
When visiting the factory of Jacob Bros.
on Tuesday, The Review noted three new
styles in uprights approaching completion.
These will be ready in the near future, and
illustrated descriptions will appear in due
course.
The Dwelley-Herrick Music Co. is the
name of a new piano store just opened at
51 Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash,
Export business with Wm. Knabe & Co.
is steadily growing. They are shipping
instruments now regularly to Germany,
Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Soutjh,
American countries.
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