Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 27 N. 13 - Page 21
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Interesting Gordon Talk.
MANAl'.KR FREKLAN1)
D1SCOURSKS
ON THE
LATEST CORDON SPECIALTIES FOR THE
PRESENT SEASON.
At the Hamilton S. Gordon musical
merchandise warerooms this week, Mr.
Freeland found time to tell The Review
something- of his latest movements to keep
pace with the energetic efforts of his com-
petitors.
"This season's stock," said Mr. Free-
land, "will include a new line of guitars,
to be known as the 'Hamilton' guitars.
In grade, they are between the lowest
priced goods and the 'Gordon' grade—an
intermediate quality for general use at
figures within easy reach. They will be
in four styles: L, M, N and R, made of
solid rosewood, variously finished. It will
be a profitable line for dealers to handle.
They ought to make inquiries promptly.
Our traveling men are going to swallow
up a big supply, and late comers may have
to wait.
"There will be two new styles of Gordon
mandolins. They will be known as styles
6}4 and 8)4. These will be handsomely
decorated on sides and bottoms and include
inlaid ornamental work.
"One of our big* successes already as-
sured for the fall of 1898 is our style 1
mandolin, (represented in the cut.) It is,
Bodies of beautifully engraved aluminum.
Sound-boards
of selected spruce. Tone, Beauty, Durability.
. . . . Wonderful in
[
r_
CATALOGUE FREE.
t__
ALUMINUM MUSICAL INST. CO, 127
city.
as you can see, a handsome instrument,
although not of a high-priced grade. This
style 1 is made in solid rosewood, with in-
laid pearl butterfly guard-plate. Dealers
will serve their own interests well by find-
ing out more about the Gordon style 1
mandolin.
"We have just received the latest novel-
ty in mouth-harmonicas. It is the most
recent of Hohner's famous products in
that class, and is first-class in every par-
ticular. The name 'Up-to-Date' describes
it e x a c t l y .
It is
chromatically tuned
and is the o n l y
mouth-harmonica on
the market having
sharps and flats.
"Our new 'Vic-
tory' m o u t h - h a r -
m o n i c a is selling
briskly, also our crescent-shaped 'Leader.'
"Graphophones and records are-in big
demand.
We can hardly supply them
fast enough. I could tell you more, but
will keep something in reserve for our
next talk."
The "Imperial" Symphonions.
A
NEW CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED — A VERY
COMPLETE PRODUCTION
THE NEW " IM-
PERIALS " LEAD THEM ALL.
Conspicuous among meritorious music
trade literary efforts recently issued and
now current is the 28-page announcement,
with supplements, for the fall of 1898,
published by the Symphonion Mfg. Co.,
giving all necessary details concerning the
new American-made Imperial Symphonion
music-boxes.
It has been very carefully compiled,
reflecting great credit on all concerned in
its preparation. Very sensibly, instruc-
tions for use of the now justly famous Sym-
phonions appear on the first page. Then
follows a description of the constructive
details, with a perfect diagram.
On page 4 appears an illustration of the
Symphonion patented flywheel and speed
regulator, with description. Pages 5 to 23
are occupied with illustrations and de-
scriptions of the many styles of Sympho-
nions now on the market and ready for the
fall demand. There are nineteen styles in
all, including the smallest and simplest, as
well as the largest and most intricate.
The Eroica styles, in hall clock form,
are very attractive. Style 38 B has 300
steel tongues and six combs. Its tone is
very loud, magnificent and expressive.
The Famous
g <
Sweet-Sounding ——
AND
MARVELOUS Geo.
The case is elegantly carved and highly
polished in mahogany and oak.
Among the latest and most highly appre-
ciated of the American-made Imperial
Symphonions is No. 206, in cabinet form,
with two discs and partitioned disc
drawers. This is known as the "Cabinet
Grand." There is also a Cabinet Grand
No. 306, with three discs, celeste, harmony
and piccolo, long running movement, 318
steel tongues and six combs. This instru-
ment gives a maximum as well as a
minimum of symphonion results.
The following announcement issued by
the Symphonion Mfg. Co., gives an excel-
lent description of the Symphonions:
The new American made Imperial Sym-
phonion music boxes are superior to any
other music box manufactured here or
elsewhere.
They are fully warranted for one year if
properly handled.
We will send single samples to reliable
concerns on approval.
This offer is made in order to convince
the trade that we mean what we say.
The discs (tune-sheets) are made of
steel and therefore indestructible.
Our tune-sheet catalogue consists of
over 500 selected popular American, classi-
cal and sacred airs for each style of instru-
ment. Five new styles of Imperial Sym-
phonions are in construction, which will
revolutionize the music box trade.
The Imperial Symphonion music boxes
are protected by twelve U. S. patents.
The Columbia Zithers.
T. L. Pierce, of the Phonoharp Co., hit
the nail on the head early in the present
year when he said that the greatest tri-
umphs of the Columbia zither might be
expected during the fall of 1898 and later.
The last reports show that this will be a
red-letter season for the Phonoharp Co.'s
products.
At the factory, the call for instruments
BAY STATE GUITAR.
Made of Rosewood.
T
PRICE $13.33.
OTHER BAY STATE GUITARS FROM $3 TO $75.
JOHN C. HAYNES & CO.,
Makers of Bay State Instruments.
Bauer
S T E W A R T & B A U E R , 1016 Chestnut St., (2dfiooD, Philadelphia, Pa.
A.
OP edge is bound with celluloid and inlaid with colored
woods. Sound hole is ornamented with circles of inlaid
colored woods, and the back has a stripe of fancy inlay.
The neck is of mahogany with veneered Rosewood head, con-
vex Ebony fingrer-board with inlaid pearl positions. The bridge
is of Eb ,ny. American patent head. French polished.
Stewart
Stewart Books, Music and JOURNAL.
STYLE
Guitar i-
BOSTON,
MASS.
i\
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Interesting Gordon Talk.
MANAl'.KR FREKLAN1)
D1SCOURSKS
ON THE
LATEST CORDON SPECIALTIES FOR THE
PRESENT SEASON.
At the Hamilton S. Gordon musical
merchandise warerooms this week, Mr.
Freeland found time to tell The Review
something- of his latest movements to keep
pace with the energetic efforts of his com-
petitors.
"This season's stock," said Mr. Free-
land, "will include a new line of guitars,
to be known as the 'Hamilton' guitars.
In grade, they are between the lowest
priced goods and the 'Gordon' grade—an
intermediate quality for general use at
figures within easy reach. They will be
in four styles: L, M, N and R, made of
solid rosewood, variously finished. It will
be a profitable line for dealers to handle.
They ought to make inquiries promptly.
Our traveling men are going to swallow
up a big supply, and late comers may have
to wait.
"There will be two new styles of Gordon
mandolins. They will be known as styles
6}4 and 8)4. These will be handsomely
decorated on sides and bottoms and include
inlaid ornamental work.
"One of our big* successes already as-
sured for the fall of 1898 is our style 1
mandolin, (represented in the cut.) It is,
Bodies of beautifully engraved aluminum.
Sound-boards
of selected spruce. Tone, Beauty, Durability.
. . . . Wonderful in
[
r_
CATALOGUE FREE.
t__
ALUMINUM MUSICAL INST. CO, 127
city.
as you can see, a handsome instrument,
although not of a high-priced grade. This
style 1 is made in solid rosewood, with in-
laid pearl butterfly guard-plate. Dealers
will serve their own interests well by find-
ing out more about the Gordon style 1
mandolin.
"We have just received the latest novel-
ty in mouth-harmonicas. It is the most
recent of Hohner's famous products in
that class, and is first-class in every par-
ticular. The name 'Up-to-Date' describes
it e x a c t l y .
It is
chromatically tuned
and is the o n l y
mouth-harmonica on
the market having
sharps and flats.
"Our new 'Vic-
tory' m o u t h - h a r -
m o n i c a is selling
briskly, also our crescent-shaped 'Leader.'
"Graphophones and records are-in big
demand.
We can hardly supply them
fast enough. I could tell you more, but
will keep something in reserve for our
next talk."
The "Imperial" Symphonions.
A
NEW CATALOGUE JUST ISSUED — A VERY
COMPLETE PRODUCTION
THE NEW " IM-
PERIALS " LEAD THEM ALL.
Conspicuous among meritorious music
trade literary efforts recently issued and
now current is the 28-page announcement,
with supplements, for the fall of 1898,
published by the Symphonion Mfg. Co.,
giving all necessary details concerning the
new American-made Imperial Symphonion
music-boxes.
It has been very carefully compiled,
reflecting great credit on all concerned in
its preparation. Very sensibly, instruc-
tions for use of the now justly famous Sym-
phonions appear on the first page. Then
follows a description of the constructive
details, with a perfect diagram.
On page 4 appears an illustration of the
Symphonion patented flywheel and speed
regulator, with description. Pages 5 to 23
are occupied with illustrations and de-
scriptions of the many styles of Sympho-
nions now on the market and ready for the
fall demand. There are nineteen styles in
all, including the smallest and simplest, as
well as the largest and most intricate.
The Eroica styles, in hall clock form,
are very attractive. Style 38 B has 300
steel tongues and six combs. Its tone is
very loud, magnificent and expressive.
The Famous
g <
Sweet-Sounding ——
AND
MARVELOUS Geo.
The case is elegantly carved and highly
polished in mahogany and oak.
Among the latest and most highly appre-
ciated of the American-made Imperial
Symphonions is No. 206, in cabinet form,
with two discs and partitioned disc
drawers. This is known as the "Cabinet
Grand." There is also a Cabinet Grand
No. 306, with three discs, celeste, harmony
and piccolo, long running movement, 318
steel tongues and six combs. This instru-
ment gives a maximum as well as a
minimum of symphonion results.
The following announcement issued by
the Symphonion Mfg. Co., gives an excel-
lent description of the Symphonions:
The new American made Imperial Sym-
phonion music boxes are superior to any
other music box manufactured here or
elsewhere.
They are fully warranted for one year if
properly handled.
We will send single samples to reliable
concerns on approval.
This offer is made in order to convince
the trade that we mean what we say.
The discs (tune-sheets) are made of
steel and therefore indestructible.
Our tune-sheet catalogue consists of
over 500 selected popular American, classi-
cal and sacred airs for each style of instru-
ment. Five new styles of Imperial Sym-
phonions are in construction, which will
revolutionize the music box trade.
The Imperial Symphonion music boxes
are protected by twelve U. S. patents.
The Columbia Zithers.
T. L. Pierce, of the Phonoharp Co., hit
the nail on the head early in the present
year when he said that the greatest tri-
umphs of the Columbia zither might be
expected during the fall of 1898 and later.
The last reports show that this will be a
red-letter season for the Phonoharp Co.'s
products.
At the factory, the call for instruments
BAY STATE GUITAR.
Made of Rosewood.
T
PRICE $13.33.
OTHER BAY STATE GUITARS FROM $3 TO $75.
JOHN C. HAYNES & CO.,
Makers of Bay State Instruments.
Bauer
S T E W A R T & B A U E R , 1016 Chestnut St., (2dfiooD, Philadelphia, Pa.
A.
OP edge is bound with celluloid and inlaid with colored
woods. Sound hole is ornamented with circles of inlaid
colored woods, and the back has a stripe of fancy inlay.
The neck is of mahogany with veneered Rosewood head, con-
vex Ebony fingrer-board with inlaid pearl positions. The bridge
is of Eb ,ny. American patent head. French polished.
Stewart
Stewart Books, Music and JOURNAL.
STYLE
Guitar i-
BOSTON,
MASS.
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