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THE
Music TRADE
REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
W. T. Kitchener.
much in demand for clubs that he frequently
Gordon's Specialties.
had
to
refuse
pupils.
He
iises
and
recom-
A " B A Y S T A T E " ENTHUSIAST ONE OF OUR
VERY COMPLETE DISPLAY WHICH IS BEING
mends the "Bay State" instruments, de-
LEADING SOLOISTS.
APPRECIATED BY WIDE-AWAKE DEALERS
claring his preference for them on all occa-
In a recent issue of The Review appeared sions.
BUSINESS CONTINUES ACTIVE.
a notice of a concert given at Carnegie
Mr. Kitchener is ably supported in his
The Edison Phonograph agency, recently
Music Hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kitch- musical work by his wife, who is also an
taken by Hamilton S. Gordon in connec-
ener. Mr. Kitchener, whose portrait is expert player and musician.
tion with his musical merchandise depart-
given on this page, is an Englishman. His
ment,
has proved to be a successful ven-
earlier years were spent in Canada. He is
Music Box Making in Europe.
ture. These instruments are on exhibition
well and favorably known in Toronto.
The chief industry of Geneva is the in all sizes, so that visitors can readily be
His name first came prominently to
manufacture of musical boxes. Thou- brought to a full realization of phono-
sands of men, women and children are graphic possibilities. The prices are now
employed in the factories, one of which so low that a perfect phonographic appara-
was visited by a traveler who gives some tus is easily within reach of all.
interesting particulars about his visit.
The- regular Gordon Stock of musical
An attendant invited him to take a seat. instruments and merchandise includes a
He did so, and strains of delightful music number of interesting novelties, in addi-
came from the chair. He hung his hat on tion to .the Gordon specialties as detailed in
a rack and put his stick in the stand. the catalogue. It is particularly strong in
Music came from both rack and stand. brass, reed and string instruments. The
He wrote his name in the visitors' register, unqualified success of the Gordon musical
and on dipping his pen into the ink music • merchandise department is in a great
burst forth from the inkstand.
measure due to the good care taken of cor-
The manager of the factory explained respondents. Dealers who write for goods
the process of making musical boxes, a or information are certain to get prompt
business which requires patience and and courteous replies, no matter how
nicety.
trivial the inquiry.
The different parts are made by men who
"It gives us as much pleasure to oblige a
are experts in those parts and who do dealer with a bundle of violin strings as to
nothing else year in and year out.
fill an order for a set of instruments," said
The music is marked on the cylinder by Mr. Freeland to The Review recently. "In
a man who has served several years of both cases we do our best to please our
apprenticeship. Another man inserts in customers, giving him the best possible
the marked places pegs which have been value for his money."
filed to a uniform length. The comb, or
set of teeth, which strikes the pegs and
The Hasse Policy of Advance.
makes
the s6und is arranged by a man who
W. T. KITCHENER.
does nothing else. The cylinder is then
William F. Hasse reports general busi-
notice as a cello player. Success in this revolved to see that every peg produces a
ness
as fairly satisfactory. The Hasse
direction was followed by expert perform- proper tone.
stock
of piano stools, scarfs, and covers of
ances on the guitar. Attention was then
The
most
delicate
work
of
all
is
the
all
descriptions
ought to be inspected by
given to the mandolin and banjo.
revising of each peg. It is done by a work- all visiting dealers nnd others who are in-
Mr. Kitchener—who, by the way, is a
man who has a good ear for music. He terested in the purchase of these supplies.
cousin of General Lord Kitchener of Soudan
sees that every peg is in its proper place The high-grade character of Mr. Hasse's
fame—is now recognized as an accomplished
and is bent at the correct angle.
goods is well known and widely appreciated.
conductor of stringed instrument band
When the instrument is in its case, an
The Hasse policy of sending scarfs on
combinations. As a teacher he has been
expert examines it to see that the time is approval to responsible dealers is a liberal
especially successful, his services being so
perfect.
one. Under such conditions, there is no
excuse for out-of-town dealers who are be-
The "Edwin" Musical Club.
hind the times in scarf styles and prices.
One of the latest and at the same time
one of the most effective of Denver's mu-
sical organizations is the "Edwin" Man-
dolin Club of twelve pieces. This club is
already very popular, and receives a grati-
fying reception at every place visited dur-
ing its travels.
William Tonk & Bro. are to be congratu-
GUITARS
MANDOLINS
lated on their far-sightedness in promoting
BANJOS
ZITHERS
this matter of bringing prominently to
FLUTES.
notice, the merits of the "Edwin" mando-
Send for Catalogues.
lins.
Jobn C fiaynes $ Co.,
Albert H. Rogers has succeeded Bruce,
Bodies of beautifully engraved aluminum. Sound-boards
of selected spruce. Tone, Beauty, Durability.
Mabon & Co., Springfield, Mass. Mr.
Boston, Mass,
. . . . W o n d e r f u l in
»
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Rogers was formerly traveling agent and
CATALOGUE FREE.
bookkeeper.
ALUMINUM MUSICAL INST. CO, Mt. Yernon, N. Y.
BAY STATE
INSTRUMENTS