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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
PADEREWSKI AND T H E HUNTINGTON.
THE FAMOUS PIANIST EXPRESSES ADMIRATION AND ORDERS A HANDSOME HUNTINGTON PIANO.
Up in Shelton, Conn., is located a piano factory, the product of which has been
steadily growing in trade favor. Pianos bearing the name of Huntington have been
shipped not only to all parts of America and Mexico, but to Europe as well. Just now
this concern has won special prominence owing to the fact that before leaving these
shores Ignace Paderewski, the one and only, ordered a Huntington piano sent to the
Paderewski Singing Society of Chicago. The correspondence which passed between
the concerns interested relating to this matter is reproduced in another portion of this
paper. A perusal of these documents will be of interest to the trade, particularly to
dealers who are disposing of the Huntington product. It would seem as if a splendid
point had been made in this connection by the Huntington contingent. To have the
name of the great pianist, whose earnings in America this season exceeded something
over $200,000, associated with any piano is a distinct point gained in favor of that in-
strument, and the Huntington manufacturers have every reason for feeling elated over
the high compliment paid them by the eminent pianist, in selecting a Huntington piano
to be sent to the club which bears his patronymic in Chicago.
From the City by the Lake.
[Special to The Review.]
Chicago, 111., June 6, 1900.
The W. W. Kimball Co. this week did a
very graceful and thoughtful act, in ad-
mitting to membership, as stockholders of
the corporation, Edgar C. Smith, of the
retail department; E. B. Bartlett, of the
wholesale department; E. R. Blanchard,
head of the collection department; W. H.
Catter, general traveler, and H. A. Wise,
who is in charge of Kimball Hall. These
gentlemen have been connected with the
house from ten to twenty-one years and
this action is the reward of their loyalty
and efficient services. Encouragement
such as this is stimulating and commend-
able.
The Newman Bros. Co. are about to in-
crease their manufacturing facilities, by
the addition of another structure. It is
their intention in time to have separate
buildings* for the manufacture of their two
specialties—pianos and organs. Chas. W.
Newman who sustained a painful accident
during convention week, is again in good
health.
Self-playing piano attachments seem to
be materializing on all sides. This week,
I understand, the Schaeffer Piano Co. con-
summated arrangements with Chas. L.
Davis whereby they become sole owners
of a piano-playing attachment of his in-
vention which they will manufacture and
sell to the trade. It has not yet been for-
mally "christened." The price at which
it will be sold will vary but little from the
standard one now asked for the Apollo and
Angelus.
Cheering reports regarding business
continue to be made by the Piano and
Organ Supply Co. of this city. The var-
ious departments of their business—piano-
actions, keys and reeds—are in flourishing
condition. Plans are now under consider-
ation for an enlargement of power so as to
meet all demands the coming fall.
W. L. Bush, secretary and treasurer of
the Bush & Gerts Piano Co., has been tour-
ing the Northwest on one of his regular
business trips. His itinerary embraced
Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and other
States.
Sol Grollman, the indefatigable stool
and scarf dealer, has just issued a hand-
some catalogue covering thirty pages,
which is a gem. It is beautifully illus-
trated with a full line of his wares. Sol
is not complaining about business. He
seems to get his share of what is doing.
H. M. Cable of the Cable Co. left for
New York early in the week.
B. Kroeger for Europe.
Treacy & Burns'New Venture.
The Review had a brief talk on Thurs-
day with Frank B. Burns concerning the
velour mills recently purchased and now
being operated under the firm name of
Treacy & Burns, at Spragueville, R. I.
Col. Dan. F. Treacy, Mr. Burns' partner in
the enterprise, is greatly pleased with the
investment and anticipates good results.
The purchase included a town of thirty-
two houses. The mills, which had been
standing idle for three years, were bought
at auction, together with the houses for
employees just mentioned, and other adja-
cent buildings. Fourteen looms are now
working on velours, plushes and velvets.
The full capacity is fifty looms, and it is
expected that the full number will be in
place and employed before Jan. 1, 1901.
About that time Mr. Burns anticipates
making a trip to Japan for business pur-
poses.
"Now that we are making velours," said
Mr. Burns, "it stands to reason that we
can supply consumers at prices far less
than obtained elsewhere, therefore it will
pay those who are interested in scarfs to
write me and get particulars."
Vose & Sons Co.
Bernard Kroeger, founder of the firm of
Kroeger & Co., started on Wednesday for
Europe. The trip will be for pleasure.
The date of his return is uncertain. His
son Albert W., and Thos. La M. Couch,
both members of the firm, also a number
of friends who have known Mr. Kroeger
for many years, were at the pier to bid
the venerable voyager au revoir.
: Mr. Kroeger started in business in 1862,
and thousands of his instruments are still
in use. In his early days, when engaged
with William Nunns, one of the earliest of
New York piano manufacturers, William
and Henry Steinway were associated with
him in the Nunns workshop.
Our front page this week contains a
handsome cut of the magnificent Vose fac-
tory, as well as the retail warerooms in
Boston and Chicago occupied by the Vose
& Sons Piano Co. The illustrations are
dainty and in keeping with the general ar-
tistic trend so noticeable in everything
emanating from the Vose establishment.
They convey to the mind the immense de-
velopment of the Vose business, and in this
connection, the dignified and progressive
plane on which it is being conducted is
worthy of emphasis and commendation.
Vose & Sons have always been believers
in the value of publicity. They have been
liberal advertisers and have secured liberal
results. This is the history of every enter-
Calvin Whitney in Town.
prising manufacturer who aims to produce
intrinsic values which he desires to make
Calvin Whitney, president of the A. B.
known to the public. The Vose pianos of
Chase Co., who has been rusticating for
1900 are creations of especial merit, esti-
some weeks on his farm, was in town this
mated from all critical standpoints, and
week. He is enjoying excellent health
dealers by their support, and the public by
and is well satisfied with business condi-
its generous appreciation, recognize this
tions at headquarters in Norwalk, O. He
fact.
stopped off at Buffalo on his way home
which he will reach to-day.
A Portable Guitar.
New Concern in Mt. Vernon.
A. H. Setz & Co., ,is the name of a new-
ly established music concern of Mt. Ver-
non, N. Y., having warerooms at 140
South Fourth Avenue, that city. The
firm is composed of Mr. A. H. Setz, who
is wellknown locally, and Mr. Julian Jor-
dan, the composer. Mr. Jordan has also a
large following, and success would seem to
favor the new enterprise.
According to the latest reports the Schu-
bert piano is still gaining ground in public
favor as a thoroughly reliable instrument.
This must be very gratifying to Mr. Duffy,
who has done so much toward bringing
about this desirable result.
An Illinois man has patented a guitar
which can be taken apart for storage in a
trunk, the neck portion being attached to
the end of the sounding body by a bolt and
thumbscrew, with the upper portion of the
keyboard overlapping the face of the body
to form a rigid connection.
Charles Spanier, traveling representa-
tive of the Behning Piano Co., started on
Tuesday for a three weeks' western trip.
John D. Evans, son of John Evans of
Newby & Evans, left town on Monday for
a short trip to Baltimore, Washington and
other eastern points.
Stultz & Bauer remain active. Mr.
Golden returned from a lengthy trip yes-
terday.