Music Trade Review
Issue: 1899 Vol. 29 N. 20 - Page 25
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
27
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Illinois Wire Plant Burned.
A New Folding Stand.
Another *• Columbia" Winner.
{Special to The Review.]
A folding music stand has been de-
signed, which has the central portion
formed of a hollow tube, in which the rack
and legs are contained, these being jointed
and hinged in such a manner as to fold in-
to a narrow bundle, which slides into the
tube for carrying.
J. Leverett Pierce, president of the
Phonoharp Co., returned on Friday from
an extended trip. He met with a hearty
reception at every stopping place and
made a number of new and desirable
friends for the Columbia Zither.
The No. 3 Columbia Zither, shown on
this page, is a leading style. Jobbers re-
port that it is a rapid and easy seller. It
has the virtue of winning its way into the
affections of all who- hear it, thus gaining
Chicago, Nov. 6, 1899.
The American Steel and Wire Co. suffered
a loss of $500,000 Saturday by the burn-
ing of a portion of the Washburn & Moen
Wire Works at Waukegan, 111. The loss is
offset by an insurance of $314,000. It is
thought that three men lost their lives by
the burning of the wire mill.
The plant of Washburn & Moen, which
last year entered the trust known as the
American Steel and Wire Co., is one of the
largest in the country for the making of
wire.
A Hasse Specialty.
The Hasse music cabinets have always
been a leading feature among Hasse suc-
cesses, and his examples for the present
The
Dewey lin
on Exhibition.
The "Deweylin Harp" exhibit at the
Siegel-Cooper establishment in this city
has proved to be one of the most
attractive on the main floor. Am-
ple space has been set apart, and
the booth has been tastefully dec-
orated with appropriate designs.
Frank Scribner has several in-
structors in constant attendance.
Since the installation of the
"Deweylin" at this famous mart
on Sixth avenue, the number of
sales effected has increased stead-
ily each week. Mr. Scribner de-
clares himself gratified but not
surprised at the results so far
achieved. "It could not well be
otherwise," he says. "The Dew-
eylin is simplicity itself, and com-
bines mandolin, guitar and zither
effects perfectly. It merely re-
'--
quires to be played in order to be
appreciated."
In response to a question as to the suc-
cess of the "Deweylin" throughout the
States he said: "It is gaining ground
steadily. In every place where its merits
are practically illustrated and a lively in-
terest taken in its sales the record is satis-
factory. Like everything else in business,
it must be introduced and persistently
pushed until all the people know it and
learn to understand its capabilities."
A Warehouse in China.
season are among the choicest in the trade.
The illustration represents Style 240,
finished in mahogany and ebony. Fre-
quently it is finished in other woods to
order. This cabinet stands 44 inches in
height, is 22 inches wide-and 15 inches
deep. The Hasse stock of stools and scarfs
now on exhibition is very large, and em-
braces a variety ample enough and select
enough to suit the most fastidious.
Worth Reading.
What is good enough for Dewey should
satisfy ordinary mortals. The great Ad-
miral wears a souvenir made from historic
metal. An opportunity to secure a fac-
simile of the watch which Dewey wears is
now afforded. Full particulars on page 16.
The National Association of Manufac-
turers is doing efficient and practical work
in the way of extending the foreign trade
of the United States. It sent a commis-
sion to South America to find out what was
necessary to be done to increase trade in
that direction, and' it established a ware-
house at Caracas, Venezuela. It has now
arranged for the establishment of a ware-
house in Shanghai, China, for the display
and sale of goods made by members of the
Association. The financial arrangement
will be such that goods can be sold at the
Shanghai warehouse without depending
entirely on foreigners.
The Orchestrion in Power's art gallery
in Rochester, N. Y., now about to be
closed, has been purchased by the C. H.
Carroll Co. of that city. The orchestrio n
was built expressly at a cost of $10,000 and
is considered one of the finest in the
country.
I
many recruits. Mr. J. R. Green, of the
firm, was in town on Saturday for a brief
visit.
Hamilton S. Gordon.
The Hamilton S. Gordon musical mer-
chandise specialties of this season are hav-
ing a big call. This is particularly true of
the Edison Phonograph and record de-
partment. The sale of Edison instruments
direct at the Hamilton S. Gordon ware-
rooms, as well as through correspondence,
has been phenomenal.
'How to sell Pianos" (Revised and Improved)
•l.OO
"How to Secure and Collect Slow Notes"
l.OO
"How to Keep Pianos Constantly Rented"
1.00
"How to Double your Small Music Goods Profit"
(Revised and Improved)
1.00
"How to Secure Orders for Instruments not
In Stock"
1.00
It took me over 20 years in the music business to
learn how to secure some of the above results. I am
not too old to learn, am still being: taught. Will send
you all or any of the above plans on receipt of price.
Will give no more exclusive rights to a place except on
special agreement. Will refund your money if you do
not think they will be money makers for you. Itefer-
ence: Bush & Gerts Piano Co., Chicago, 111.. Lyon &
Healy, Chicago, 111. (Mention this paper please when
you answer adv.) Address S. B. KIBTLEI, (22 years a
music dealer). JEFFEKSON CITY, MO ,202 K. High St.
Bay State
Instruments
T j
Ouitars
flandolins
Banjos
Zithers
Flutes
Send for Catalogues
I
JOHN C, HAYNES & Co.
BOSTON, MASS.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
27
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Illinois Wire Plant Burned.
A New Folding Stand.
Another *• Columbia" Winner.
{Special to The Review.]
A folding music stand has been de-
signed, which has the central portion
formed of a hollow tube, in which the rack
and legs are contained, these being jointed
and hinged in such a manner as to fold in-
to a narrow bundle, which slides into the
tube for carrying.
J. Leverett Pierce, president of the
Phonoharp Co., returned on Friday from
an extended trip. He met with a hearty
reception at every stopping place and
made a number of new and desirable
friends for the Columbia Zither.
The No. 3 Columbia Zither, shown on
this page, is a leading style. Jobbers re-
port that it is a rapid and easy seller. It
has the virtue of winning its way into the
affections of all who- hear it, thus gaining
Chicago, Nov. 6, 1899.
The American Steel and Wire Co. suffered
a loss of $500,000 Saturday by the burn-
ing of a portion of the Washburn & Moen
Wire Works at Waukegan, 111. The loss is
offset by an insurance of $314,000. It is
thought that three men lost their lives by
the burning of the wire mill.
The plant of Washburn & Moen, which
last year entered the trust known as the
American Steel and Wire Co., is one of the
largest in the country for the making of
wire.
A Hasse Specialty.
The Hasse music cabinets have always
been a leading feature among Hasse suc-
cesses, and his examples for the present
The
Dewey lin
on Exhibition.
The "Deweylin Harp" exhibit at the
Siegel-Cooper establishment in this city
has proved to be one of the most
attractive on the main floor. Am-
ple space has been set apart, and
the booth has been tastefully dec-
orated with appropriate designs.
Frank Scribner has several in-
structors in constant attendance.
Since the installation of the
"Deweylin" at this famous mart
on Sixth avenue, the number of
sales effected has increased stead-
ily each week. Mr. Scribner de-
clares himself gratified but not
surprised at the results so far
achieved. "It could not well be
otherwise," he says. "The Dew-
eylin is simplicity itself, and com-
bines mandolin, guitar and zither
effects perfectly. It merely re-
'--
quires to be played in order to be
appreciated."
In response to a question as to the suc-
cess of the "Deweylin" throughout the
States he said: "It is gaining ground
steadily. In every place where its merits
are practically illustrated and a lively in-
terest taken in its sales the record is satis-
factory. Like everything else in business,
it must be introduced and persistently
pushed until all the people know it and
learn to understand its capabilities."
A Warehouse in China.
season are among the choicest in the trade.
The illustration represents Style 240,
finished in mahogany and ebony. Fre-
quently it is finished in other woods to
order. This cabinet stands 44 inches in
height, is 22 inches wide-and 15 inches
deep. The Hasse stock of stools and scarfs
now on exhibition is very large, and em-
braces a variety ample enough and select
enough to suit the most fastidious.
Worth Reading.
What is good enough for Dewey should
satisfy ordinary mortals. The great Ad-
miral wears a souvenir made from historic
metal. An opportunity to secure a fac-
simile of the watch which Dewey wears is
now afforded. Full particulars on page 16.
The National Association of Manufac-
turers is doing efficient and practical work
in the way of extending the foreign trade
of the United States. It sent a commis-
sion to South America to find out what was
necessary to be done to increase trade in
that direction, and' it established a ware-
house at Caracas, Venezuela. It has now
arranged for the establishment of a ware-
house in Shanghai, China, for the display
and sale of goods made by members of the
Association. The financial arrangement
will be such that goods can be sold at the
Shanghai warehouse without depending
entirely on foreigners.
The Orchestrion in Power's art gallery
in Rochester, N. Y., now about to be
closed, has been purchased by the C. H.
Carroll Co. of that city. The orchestrio n
was built expressly at a cost of $10,000 and
is considered one of the finest in the
country.
I
many recruits. Mr. J. R. Green, of the
firm, was in town on Saturday for a brief
visit.
Hamilton S. Gordon.
The Hamilton S. Gordon musical mer-
chandise specialties of this season are hav-
ing a big call. This is particularly true of
the Edison Phonograph and record de-
partment. The sale of Edison instruments
direct at the Hamilton S. Gordon ware-
rooms, as well as through correspondence,
has been phenomenal.
'How to sell Pianos" (Revised and Improved)
•l.OO
"How to Secure and Collect Slow Notes"
l.OO
"How to Keep Pianos Constantly Rented"
1.00
"How to Double your Small Music Goods Profit"
(Revised and Improved)
1.00
"How to Secure Orders for Instruments not
In Stock"
1.00
It took me over 20 years in the music business to
learn how to secure some of the above results. I am
not too old to learn, am still being: taught. Will send
you all or any of the above plans on receipt of price.
Will give no more exclusive rights to a place except on
special agreement. Will refund your money if you do
not think they will be money makers for you. Itefer-
ence: Bush & Gerts Piano Co., Chicago, 111.. Lyon &
Healy, Chicago, 111. (Mention this paper please when
you answer adv.) Address S. B. KIBTLEI, (22 years a
music dealer). JEFFEKSON CITY, MO ,202 K. High St.
Bay State
Instruments
T j
Ouitars
flandolins
Banjos
Zithers
Flutes
Send for Catalogues
I
JOHN C, HAYNES & Co.
BOSTON, MASS.
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