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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Horns Steinert's Reminiscences.
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A BOOK OF VALUE TO MUSICAL LITERATURE
WILL APPEAR IN JAN.
INCIDENTS, EXPE-
RIENCES, WIT AND WISDOM TOLD IN A
QUAINTLY ORIGINAL VEIN.
"The reminiscences of Mr. Morris Stein-
ert," a book which has been in process of
making since June, has gone into the pub-
lisher's hands and will be ready for circu-
lation early in the new year. The work of
arranging and editing these interesting
recollections of Mr. Steinert was given
into the charge of Mrs. H. M. Marlin. From
two to four hours a day for ten or
twelve weeks have the collaborators worked
together—Mr. Steinert talking in his
quaint, original way ; Mrs. Marlin seeking
to catch and retain the personality of the
speaker as much as possible in arranging
his thoughts. It has been no small task
for either and the editor of the book de-
clares it is simply marvelous that a man
could recall so vividly and with such
minuteness events of 50 years and more.
It was a full, rich and varied experience
that Mr. Steinert had to draw from, but
only a memory of unusual keenness and a
trained mind for detail could have brought
from the past in chronological order the
reminiscences of a long lifetime of action.
That Mr. Steinert has written the story
of his life is a matter for much congratula-
tion among his family and long list of
friends, for none knew better than they
what a valuable contribution it would be
to musical literature. The book will be
handsomely bound in the Ancient Empire
style and will be illustrated; the author's
rare collection of antique instruments to ap-
pear in the list. The fact that this valua-
ble group of instruments will be given to
Yale University one day, will make the
book of more than passing interest and its
circulation will be bound by no locality.
A large number has been solicited by
individuals in New York and Boston,
where Mr. Steinert is almost as well
known as in New Haven. In his home
city, too, there is already a demand for the
book as soon as it appears.
G. P. Putnam's Sons accepted the op-
portunity to bring out the book with
alacrity, but found it impossible to get
it out by Christmas, as had been the
desire of the author.
The contents combine wit, wisdom, nar-
rative and incident, and will be interesting
as well as profitable reading.
Employees Present to Mr.
Steger.
A very thoughtful act on the part of the
employees of the Steger Piano Co. was the
presentation, on the return from the wed-
ding tour of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Steger, of
a handsome mantel clock of French onyx
with gold trimmings of Roman design.
Every man "chipped in" his mite for this
gift, which certainly testifies to the high es-
teem in which Mr. Steger is held.
Frank Colman Allen, representing Cres-
sey, Jones & Allen, Portland, Me., was a
caller at the John Church Co. music and
musical merchandise warerooms Monday.
The Newman Bros. Co."are receiving congratulations all along the line in connec-
tion with the production of their new style 4, a cut of which appears herewith. This
instrument, like styles 5 and 7, is designed on original lines and made of first-class
materials throughout. It is not only good to look upon, but in all those essentials that
go to make a good piano, namely, tone, action mechanism and thoroughness in con-
struction, it is in every respect satisfying.
Style 4 is made in fancy burl walnut, golden oak and mahogany veneered. The
case is double-cross veneered inside and out; unexcelled in finish; excellent repeating
pivot action; over-strung bass; three strings to the unison; three pedals, with harp
stop; seven and one-third octaves; continuous German silver plated hinges on both top
and fall board; best quality ivory keys; German silver hammer rail and iron frame
bronzed throughout; fancy raised carving on panels, and artistic trusses. The fancy
design in center of music desk is a marquetry ornament. Its height is four feet nine
inches; width, five feet four inches; depth, two feet four inches.
The policy of the Newman Bros. Co. is to sell at reasonable prices and to aim to
give the highest quality and satisfaction to all who appreciate good qualities in an
instrument.
Dunham Co. Organize.
Josef Weiss' Second Recital.
[Special to The Review.!
At the second piano recital by Josef
Weiss at Knabe Hall on Wednesday even-
ing, Nov. 15, he will play the following in-
teresting program:
Kirksville, Mo., Nov. 1, 1899.
The Dunham Piano Co., organized by
Kirksville citizens, has elected the follow-
ing officers: Judge Andrew Ellison, presi-
dent; S. M. Link, vice-president; W. T.
Baird, treasurer; H. C. Brice, secretary
and manager. The board of directors
elected at the recent meeting of stock-
holders includes Dr. Harry Still, Warren
Hamilton, W. G. Fout and C. S. Dunham.
Henry F. Miller Attended.
Mr. R. A. Boit, president of the Boston
Associated Boards of Trade, gave a dinner
last week at the St. Botolph Club to the
chairmen of the individual boards repre-
senting their different interests. Among
those present was Henry F. Miller, of the
Boston Music Trade Association. The
dinner was an informal one but much
pertaining to the vital industries of Boston
and New England generally was discussed.
JOHANNES BRAHMS.
1. Variationen und Fuge ueber ein Thema von
Haendel.
2. Vier Clavierstuecke, op. 119.
3. Walzer.
4. Zwei tmgarische Taenze.
JOSEF WEISS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sonate (4 Theile).
3 lyriscne Stuecke, op. 20.
Aria, Minuett, Mazurka, op. 18.
Serenade, op. 11.
Schottische Rhapsodic
The employees of the A. B. Chase Co.
are now working twelve and a half hours,
instead of ten hours a day in the tuning
and tone regulating and in the grand piano
departments. Business is exceedingly ac-
tive and orders are coming in in amazing
volume.
Scan page 16 and see if you do not de-
sire to have your name immediately en-
rolled among the elect. Don't delay.