Music Trade Review
Issue: 1898 Vol. 27 N. 23 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
George N. Grass Returns.
After nine weeks' journeyings through
the Western and New England States,
Geo. N. Grass, the Steck ambassador,
reached town early this week. In a con-
versation with The Review on Wednesday
he stated that his trip was in every respect
a most successful and satisfactory one. He
not only secured a bookful of orders, but
strengthened the Steck interests by new
agencies at many important points. Where-
ever he visited he found a sincere appreci-
ation of the merits of the Steck pianos
which have been so widely proclaimed by
artists famous in the world of mUvSic and
by dealers capable of estimating an artistic
product. For the three latest styles of up-
rights particularly there is a great demand,
while the Steck grand, which enjoys an
international reputation, has sold as never
before. Mr. Grass speaks most enthusias-
tically regarding the condition of business
in the West and gives it as his opinion
that the coming year will be a great and
prosperous one for the music trade in
every section of the nation.
American Industries Lead.
Bandmaster John L. Garland, who re-
cently returned from New York, brought
with him one of the famous Conn's cornets,
says the Albany Times-Union. A few
years ago all the leading cornet players
used imported instruments. To-day Ameri-
can manufacturers are in the lead and the
instruments turned out are superior to
those made abroad.
"flajestic" in High Esteem.
'* Autono
Removes to Hazel= The Sterling Co.'s Great Output.
ton.
THEIR BUSINESS FOR 1 8 9 8 WILL BE ONE OF
For several days past there has been an
unusual activity in and about the Kellmer
piano factory, and yesterday the reporter's
curiosity was satisfied when informed by
Peter Kellmer, that it was a new industry,
and one that would furnish employment for
at least a few men. When pressed further
for information, Mr. Kellmer said: " W e
are removing the plant of the Autono fac-
tory from Brooklyn. The machinery is
all here, and most of it is placed in posi-
tion. We shall at once proceed to manu-
facture the self-playing piano which may
be in the course of another week."
This is indeed gratifying news, and es-
pecially in view of the fact that Mr. Kell-
mer, in the past, has rendered considerable
service and has been a valuable citizen in
more ways than one. He is a thorough
Hazeltonian and believes in doing all he
can toward the advancement of industries
in this city.—Hazelton, Pa., Standard.
We understand the new industry will be
operated under the firm name of the
" Autono Piano Playing Co."
Bent's New Warerooms.
Geo. P. Bent, whose warerooms in Chi-
cago were burned out on Monday, has se-
cured new quarters at 266 Wabash avenue,
where he will remain until the old build-
ing is repaired. He carried $17,000 insur-
ance and his loss will approximate that
amount.
The Emerson Piano Co. were insured
for $18,000, and the loss is estimated at
about $7,000.
Henry Spies, of the "Majestic" was in
excellent humor when The Review called
on Wednesday. He declared that his
opinion, long ago expressed, to the effect
that the "Majestic" would, strictly on
merit, win a host of enthusiastic friends, has
proven to be correct in the fullest sense.
" We have every reason to be proud of
the 'Majestic,'" said he, "and as those
who are handling it in an active, business-
like way are constantly sending in orders,
it is safe to say that they, too, hold it in
high .esteem."
THE GREATEST ON RECORD—WHAT IT
IS DUE TO.
In the early months of the year, with
the war clouds hovering over the nation,
it was not supposed, with any degree of
certainty, that the troubles that followed
between this country and Spain would end
as early as they did. At that time busi-
ness prospects were not of the brightest,
and it was no uncommon thing to hear
dire predictions regarding the future.
How futile were these predictions we are
now able to estimate. Instead of disaster,
many of our institutions will close one of
the best year's business in their history,
with the exception, perhaps, of 1892.
Among them may be counted the Sterling
Co., of Derby, Conn. Their sales up to
date indicate that 1898 will be a record
breaker, and yet we have almost a month,
and the very best piano month of the year,
to hear from.
The Sterling Co. have not waited for
success to come their way, they have court-
ed it by enterprising business manage-
ment and by paying close attention to the
production of pianos that would augment
their reputation. And when we analyze
the matter, we find that is the secret of suc-
cess right along the line. This is an age
when effort and enterprise pay; without
them there can be no progress.
Messrs. Blake, Mason and Brooks have
good reason to feel proud of their success.
They have made a close study of the situ-
ation in the trade, and this study has been
prolific in the most satisfactory results.
They have been enabled to enlarge their
output, give better values to the dealers
and at the same time make a fair share of
profit for themselves. This is the result
of up-to-date management.
The Mathushek & Son Piano Co. has
opened a branch salesroom in South
Orange, N. J., where specimens of its high
grade instruments are on view.
The latest accession to the warerooms
forces of the Weber-Wheelock Co., 268 Concerning Mr. Emil L. Cuendet.
Wabash ave., Chicago, is Walter E. Fox
On July 17th, 181,7, The Review repro-
who recently retired from the firm of
duced an article from the Hoboken, N. J.,
Grosvenor, Lapham & Fox.
Haller & Jones, of La Fargeville, N. Y., Observer, under the caption of " The
will open up new quarters in the new build- American Music Box Co.'s Mixed Affairs."
The article in question contained the his-
ing, corner of Main and Clay streets.
tory of the American Music Box Co., then
in the hands of a receiver. It contained
also, among other matters, a statement
made by one of the directors, making cer-
Yes, look at it and see an organ artistically made of the best tain allegations against Mr. Emil L. Cuen-
det, the music dealer, of 21 John street,
materials and with the greatest skill of the most experienced work- New York, and also president of the
men. Look it all over, from pedals ^
. to music rack, and American Music Box Co. We have inves-
tigated the matter and find that the allega-
it's just the same. ^
-—-
g I . But listen! Ah, if the tions were entirely unfounded and that all
look pleased you, \ ^^
T l C 1 til \ h ° w m uch more the his actions while connected with that con-
cern were marked with honesty and with
tone? And yet, it \ ^T f ft f JWJ
\ isn't strange that fairness. It was with no intention of cast-
fifty years of voicing \ f
Z l f ^ ^ ^ it
\ reec * s should result ing any discredit upon Mr. Cuendet that
The Review reproduced the article, and we
in the sweet toned \ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^
^
-
Estey, ever sweeter feel that it is only right that we should
and clearer with eachL_^
•""
new instrument that comes state that his actions have been character-
ized by the strictest honesty and fair deal-
from the factory, else what were the uses of experience ?
ings. We gladly make this announcement
in order that full justice may be done to
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
Mr. Cuendet.
ESTEY ORGAN CO.,
BRATTLEBORO, VT.
Edward Lyman Bill.
LOOK AND LISTEN.
n
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
George N. Grass Returns.
After nine weeks' journeyings through
the Western and New England States,
Geo. N. Grass, the Steck ambassador,
reached town early this week. In a con-
versation with The Review on Wednesday
he stated that his trip was in every respect
a most successful and satisfactory one. He
not only secured a bookful of orders, but
strengthened the Steck interests by new
agencies at many important points. Where-
ever he visited he found a sincere appreci-
ation of the merits of the Steck pianos
which have been so widely proclaimed by
artists famous in the world of mUvSic and
by dealers capable of estimating an artistic
product. For the three latest styles of up-
rights particularly there is a great demand,
while the Steck grand, which enjoys an
international reputation, has sold as never
before. Mr. Grass speaks most enthusias-
tically regarding the condition of business
in the West and gives it as his opinion
that the coming year will be a great and
prosperous one for the music trade in
every section of the nation.
American Industries Lead.
Bandmaster John L. Garland, who re-
cently returned from New York, brought
with him one of the famous Conn's cornets,
says the Albany Times-Union. A few
years ago all the leading cornet players
used imported instruments. To-day Ameri-
can manufacturers are in the lead and the
instruments turned out are superior to
those made abroad.
"flajestic" in High Esteem.
'* Autono
Removes to Hazel= The Sterling Co.'s Great Output.
ton.
THEIR BUSINESS FOR 1 8 9 8 WILL BE ONE OF
For several days past there has been an
unusual activity in and about the Kellmer
piano factory, and yesterday the reporter's
curiosity was satisfied when informed by
Peter Kellmer, that it was a new industry,
and one that would furnish employment for
at least a few men. When pressed further
for information, Mr. Kellmer said: " W e
are removing the plant of the Autono fac-
tory from Brooklyn. The machinery is
all here, and most of it is placed in posi-
tion. We shall at once proceed to manu-
facture the self-playing piano which may
be in the course of another week."
This is indeed gratifying news, and es-
pecially in view of the fact that Mr. Kell-
mer, in the past, has rendered considerable
service and has been a valuable citizen in
more ways than one. He is a thorough
Hazeltonian and believes in doing all he
can toward the advancement of industries
in this city.—Hazelton, Pa., Standard.
We understand the new industry will be
operated under the firm name of the
" Autono Piano Playing Co."
Bent's New Warerooms.
Geo. P. Bent, whose warerooms in Chi-
cago were burned out on Monday, has se-
cured new quarters at 266 Wabash avenue,
where he will remain until the old build-
ing is repaired. He carried $17,000 insur-
ance and his loss will approximate that
amount.
The Emerson Piano Co. were insured
for $18,000, and the loss is estimated at
about $7,000.
Henry Spies, of the "Majestic" was in
excellent humor when The Review called
on Wednesday. He declared that his
opinion, long ago expressed, to the effect
that the "Majestic" would, strictly on
merit, win a host of enthusiastic friends, has
proven to be correct in the fullest sense.
" We have every reason to be proud of
the 'Majestic,'" said he, "and as those
who are handling it in an active, business-
like way are constantly sending in orders,
it is safe to say that they, too, hold it in
high .esteem."
THE GREATEST ON RECORD—WHAT IT
IS DUE TO.
In the early months of the year, with
the war clouds hovering over the nation,
it was not supposed, with any degree of
certainty, that the troubles that followed
between this country and Spain would end
as early as they did. At that time busi-
ness prospects were not of the brightest,
and it was no uncommon thing to hear
dire predictions regarding the future.
How futile were these predictions we are
now able to estimate. Instead of disaster,
many of our institutions will close one of
the best year's business in their history,
with the exception, perhaps, of 1892.
Among them may be counted the Sterling
Co., of Derby, Conn. Their sales up to
date indicate that 1898 will be a record
breaker, and yet we have almost a month,
and the very best piano month of the year,
to hear from.
The Sterling Co. have not waited for
success to come their way, they have court-
ed it by enterprising business manage-
ment and by paying close attention to the
production of pianos that would augment
their reputation. And when we analyze
the matter, we find that is the secret of suc-
cess right along the line. This is an age
when effort and enterprise pay; without
them there can be no progress.
Messrs. Blake, Mason and Brooks have
good reason to feel proud of their success.
They have made a close study of the situ-
ation in the trade, and this study has been
prolific in the most satisfactory results.
They have been enabled to enlarge their
output, give better values to the dealers
and at the same time make a fair share of
profit for themselves. This is the result
of up-to-date management.
The Mathushek & Son Piano Co. has
opened a branch salesroom in South
Orange, N. J., where specimens of its high
grade instruments are on view.
The latest accession to the warerooms
forces of the Weber-Wheelock Co., 268 Concerning Mr. Emil L. Cuendet.
Wabash ave., Chicago, is Walter E. Fox
On July 17th, 181,7, The Review repro-
who recently retired from the firm of
duced an article from the Hoboken, N. J.,
Grosvenor, Lapham & Fox.
Haller & Jones, of La Fargeville, N. Y., Observer, under the caption of " The
will open up new quarters in the new build- American Music Box Co.'s Mixed Affairs."
The article in question contained the his-
ing, corner of Main and Clay streets.
tory of the American Music Box Co., then
in the hands of a receiver. It contained
also, among other matters, a statement
made by one of the directors, making cer-
Yes, look at it and see an organ artistically made of the best tain allegations against Mr. Emil L. Cuen-
det, the music dealer, of 21 John street,
materials and with the greatest skill of the most experienced work- New York, and also president of the
men. Look it all over, from pedals ^
. to music rack, and American Music Box Co. We have inves-
tigated the matter and find that the allega-
it's just the same. ^
-—-
g I . But listen! Ah, if the tions were entirely unfounded and that all
look pleased you, \ ^^
T l C 1 til \ h ° w m uch more the his actions while connected with that con-
cern were marked with honesty and with
tone? And yet, it \ ^T f ft f JWJ
\ isn't strange that fairness. It was with no intention of cast-
fifty years of voicing \ f
Z l f ^ ^ ^ it
\ reec * s should result ing any discredit upon Mr. Cuendet that
The Review reproduced the article, and we
in the sweet toned \ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^
^
-
Estey, ever sweeter feel that it is only right that we should
and clearer with eachL_^
•""
new instrument that comes state that his actions have been character-
ized by the strictest honesty and fair deal-
from the factory, else what were the uses of experience ?
ings. We gladly make this announcement
in order that full justice may be done to
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
Mr. Cuendet.
ESTEY ORGAN CO.,
BRATTLEBORO, VT.
Edward Lyman Bill.
LOOK AND LISTEN.
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