Music Trade Review
Issue: 1900 Vol. 30 N. 6 - Page 29
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Scribner's Specialties.
THE WEISS "BRASS BAND " AND "BRASS
BAND CLARION" IN GREAT DEMAND
FOUND TO BE THE GREAT SELLERS
INVINCIBLE BECAUSE OF THE
SUPERIOR MERITS A CHAT
WITH MR. SCRIBNER.
Frank Scribner is having a big run on
the Weiss "Brass Band" and "Brass
Band Clarion " mouth harmonicas, exam-
ples of which may be seen on another page
of this issue. Through his efforts, as sole
agent for the United States and Canada,
these instruments have been brought to
the front in these countries and as a
result, the demand has become phenom-
enal.
The Review had an opportunity, on
Monday, of noting the big list of orders
received, even since the beginning of 1900.
The totals leave no room for doubt as to
the invincible position now held by the
Weiss products. They have an equally
firm hold, too, in Great Britain and on the
continent of Europe.
The "Brass Band Clarion," a new inven-
tion in harmonicas, is a decided novelty.
It is being made with "single reeds" and
also "full concert." The construction of
this instrument makes it the most power-
ful in tone when played in the regular way.
It can also be manipulated with the fingers
by placing them over the caps or ends of
the organ pipes. The tone is Regulated
and changed in the same manner as in
playing a flute, giving the most correct
imitation of trumpet calls, church organs,
etc.
In a brief talk with The Review on Mon-
day, Frank Scribner practically explained
the method of manipulating the "Brass
Band Clarion." "This latest invention,"
said he, "makes it the easiest blowing
and the most attractive harmonica that
has ever been placed on the market. It
HOWARD
mandolins and Guitars excel
all others
They are made on scientific prin-
ciples, and for volume, purity and
sweetness of tone, have never been
equaled. Write for catalogue and
the Rudolph ttluriitzer Co.
manufacturers
J2JE.4thSt.. *,±
Cincinnati
takes a considerable time to introduce
a new article to the trade, but I feel con-
fident that once this ' Brass Band Clarion '
has been seen and heard by jobbers and
dealers who have not had it already brought
to their notice, they will not hesitate a
moment in ordering from their jobber, and
they will soon find it to be to their own ad-
vantage. In the same way that the ' Brass
Band ' harmonica has succeeded in becom-
ing the most popular musical instrument
of its class in the United States, Canada,
Great Britain and in Europe generally,
so will the Clarion find its way into favor,
and the two can work side by side."
The Review asked Mr. Scribner if Mr.
Weiss is now in a position to fill all orders
promptly.
"They were not able at the facto-
ries to keep up with the demand last
year," he responded, "but I do not an-
ticipate the same difficulty in 1900, as
Mr. Weiss has again increased his facilities,
in hopes that he may be able to keep pace
with the calls made upon him for instru-
ments. If you have anything to say in
The Review concerning the Weiss products,
I would be glad to have you mention that
I wish to thank the jobbers as a whole for
the consideration they showed last year
when deliveries were delayed.
"In some cases, there was a feeling that
I was not doing justice and that I showed
discrim ination between customers who were
equally entitled to consideration, but this
I never do, knowingly. ' Fair play all
around' is my maxim in these matters and
always will be."
The " El Capitan " Parlor Banjo.
The Regina Outlook.
Graphophone Co. Visitors.
The Rettberg & Lange " E l Capitan"
Parlor Banjo, an example of which appears
on this page, has proved to be one of this
enterprising firm's greatest successes. The
Review will have more to say in a future
issue concerning the Rettberg & Lange
products, all of which have made their
mark and are selling actively.
At the recent annual meeting of Regina
Notable among, the visitors during the
agents in this city the aggregate of reports past week to the factory of the American
showed a great increase of Regina business Graphophone Co., were Messrs. Chas. J.
in 1899 over that of 1898, and the several Bell and Chas. G. Glover, well-known
Regina representatives agreed that the financiers, and S. H. Kauffman, president
outlook for 1900 is all that could be de- of the Evening Star Newspaper Co., all of
sired. It is likely that several important Washington City. These gentlemen were
developments will take place in the matter the guests of Mr. E. D. Easton, president
of inventions and improvements.
of the Graphophone Co., and made a tour
of inspection through the immense manu-
Husic from Electricity.
facturing plant, examining the various in-
Some workmen were making changes in teresting processes necessary to produce
city electrical wires a short time ago and the finished talking machine, such as the
one of the wires accidentally struck the cutting and polishing sapphire points and
cornice of a store where musical instru- setting them in the delicate recording and
ments were sold.
reproducing diaphragms, and the mixing,
When the wire struck there was a report
like the firing of a pistol and a flash of
light was seen. Fire hit the instruments,
including several music-boxes, which took
part in the confusion by beginning to play.
The proprietor was stupefied at the pyro-
duitars
flandolins
technic display and the concert that imme-
Banjos
Zithers
diately began.
Bay State
Instruments
Flutes
This week's report at the A. B. Cameron
Co. 's factory is as satisfactory as usual. A
number of important shipments of pianos
are now being prepared for dispatch.
Send for Catalogues
JOHN C. HAYNES & Co.
BOSTON, MASS.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
Scribner's Specialties.
THE WEISS "BRASS BAND " AND "BRASS
BAND CLARION" IN GREAT DEMAND
FOUND TO BE THE GREAT SELLERS
INVINCIBLE BECAUSE OF THE
SUPERIOR MERITS A CHAT
WITH MR. SCRIBNER.
Frank Scribner is having a big run on
the Weiss "Brass Band" and "Brass
Band Clarion " mouth harmonicas, exam-
ples of which may be seen on another page
of this issue. Through his efforts, as sole
agent for the United States and Canada,
these instruments have been brought to
the front in these countries and as a
result, the demand has become phenom-
enal.
The Review had an opportunity, on
Monday, of noting the big list of orders
received, even since the beginning of 1900.
The totals leave no room for doubt as to
the invincible position now held by the
Weiss products. They have an equally
firm hold, too, in Great Britain and on the
continent of Europe.
The "Brass Band Clarion," a new inven-
tion in harmonicas, is a decided novelty.
It is being made with "single reeds" and
also "full concert." The construction of
this instrument makes it the most power-
ful in tone when played in the regular way.
It can also be manipulated with the fingers
by placing them over the caps or ends of
the organ pipes. The tone is Regulated
and changed in the same manner as in
playing a flute, giving the most correct
imitation of trumpet calls, church organs,
etc.
In a brief talk with The Review on Mon-
day, Frank Scribner practically explained
the method of manipulating the "Brass
Band Clarion." "This latest invention,"
said he, "makes it the easiest blowing
and the most attractive harmonica that
has ever been placed on the market. It
HOWARD
mandolins and Guitars excel
all others
They are made on scientific prin-
ciples, and for volume, purity and
sweetness of tone, have never been
equaled. Write for catalogue and
the Rudolph ttluriitzer Co.
manufacturers
J2JE.4thSt.. *,±
Cincinnati
takes a considerable time to introduce
a new article to the trade, but I feel con-
fident that once this ' Brass Band Clarion '
has been seen and heard by jobbers and
dealers who have not had it already brought
to their notice, they will not hesitate a
moment in ordering from their jobber, and
they will soon find it to be to their own ad-
vantage. In the same way that the ' Brass
Band ' harmonica has succeeded in becom-
ing the most popular musical instrument
of its class in the United States, Canada,
Great Britain and in Europe generally,
so will the Clarion find its way into favor,
and the two can work side by side."
The Review asked Mr. Scribner if Mr.
Weiss is now in a position to fill all orders
promptly.
"They were not able at the facto-
ries to keep up with the demand last
year," he responded, "but I do not an-
ticipate the same difficulty in 1900, as
Mr. Weiss has again increased his facilities,
in hopes that he may be able to keep pace
with the calls made upon him for instru-
ments. If you have anything to say in
The Review concerning the Weiss products,
I would be glad to have you mention that
I wish to thank the jobbers as a whole for
the consideration they showed last year
when deliveries were delayed.
"In some cases, there was a feeling that
I was not doing justice and that I showed
discrim ination between customers who were
equally entitled to consideration, but this
I never do, knowingly. ' Fair play all
around' is my maxim in these matters and
always will be."
The " El Capitan " Parlor Banjo.
The Regina Outlook.
Graphophone Co. Visitors.
The Rettberg & Lange " E l Capitan"
Parlor Banjo, an example of which appears
on this page, has proved to be one of this
enterprising firm's greatest successes. The
Review will have more to say in a future
issue concerning the Rettberg & Lange
products, all of which have made their
mark and are selling actively.
At the recent annual meeting of Regina
Notable among, the visitors during the
agents in this city the aggregate of reports past week to the factory of the American
showed a great increase of Regina business Graphophone Co., were Messrs. Chas. J.
in 1899 over that of 1898, and the several Bell and Chas. G. Glover, well-known
Regina representatives agreed that the financiers, and S. H. Kauffman, president
outlook for 1900 is all that could be de- of the Evening Star Newspaper Co., all of
sired. It is likely that several important Washington City. These gentlemen were
developments will take place in the matter the guests of Mr. E. D. Easton, president
of inventions and improvements.
of the Graphophone Co., and made a tour
of inspection through the immense manu-
Husic from Electricity.
facturing plant, examining the various in-
Some workmen were making changes in teresting processes necessary to produce
city electrical wires a short time ago and the finished talking machine, such as the
one of the wires accidentally struck the cutting and polishing sapphire points and
cornice of a store where musical instru- setting them in the delicate recording and
ments were sold.
reproducing diaphragms, and the mixing,
When the wire struck there was a report
like the firing of a pistol and a flash of
light was seen. Fire hit the instruments,
including several music-boxes, which took
part in the confusion by beginning to play.
The proprietor was stupefied at the pyro-
duitars
flandolins
technic display and the concert that imme-
Banjos
Zithers
diately began.
Bay State
Instruments
Flutes
This week's report at the A. B. Cameron
Co. 's factory is as satisfactory as usual. A
number of important shipments of pianos
are now being prepared for dispatch.
Send for Catalogues
JOHN C. HAYNES & Co.
BOSTON, MASS.
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