Music Trade Review
Issue: 1900 Vol. 31 N. 25 - Page 8
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The benefits of an active season are be-
ing- felt by Behr Bros. They find the cat-
alogued styles for this season are giving
such general satisfaction that nothing new
in case designs will be required for some
time to come. Horace F. Brown has just
returned from a lengthy trip. He has
found means of strengthening the Behr in-
terests in many cities.
Otto M. Heinzmann, Weser traveling
representative, has returned after an ab-
sence of several weeks on the firm's busi-
ness. He reports the Weser piano as
gaining ground everywhere. The ship-
ments made each day from the Weser fac-
tory verify his report several times over.
An illustrated catalogue of the Karn-
Warren pipe organs has just reached our
desk. These instruments are made by
the D. W. Kara Co., Ltd., Woodstock,
Ont. The volume is copiously illustrated
with cuts of organs which they have placed
in important churches in Canada where
they have given the best of satisfaction.
The catalogue is handsomely gotten up
and produced.
C. E. Byrne, of the C. E. Byrne Piano
Co., has not yet reached a decision as to
the occupation of larger quarters. It is
evident, however, that the present factory
is not all adequate. As the volume of
the Byrne business is continually increas-
ing, a move in the near future will be ab-
solutely necessary.
John Schwab, who so competently repre-
sents the Francis Connor piano in New
Orleans, La., returned recently from an
extended trip to Germany which he made
for the benefit of his health. His sojourn
abroad has been most beneficial. A recent
issue of the Daily Picayune contained an
interesting interview anent his impressions
of affairs in Europe.
Boardman & Gray, the distinguished
manufacturers of Albany, N. Y., are clos-
ing a year which is in every respect a
satisfactory one regarding output and
augmentation of trade. It is gratifying to
record the increasing appreciation of the
splendid instruments which this firm man-
ufacture.
I. N. Rice, who will have charge of the
McPhail interests in a large slice of the
West, has a wide acquaintance in that ter-
ritory which should prove advantageous in
extending McPhail business.
Newby & Evans have been particularly
fortunate in their case designs this season.
There is a lively call for each style in the
latest catalogue. One of the greatest fav-
orites with dealers is the new style 28,
which is being made in mahogany, walnut
and oak, also in fancy woods to order.
Clinton W. Howe, secretary of the Schu-
mann Piano Co., recently joined the ranks
of benedicts, Miss M. G. Kauffman, of
Sena, 111., being the bride. They have
taken up the'ir residence at 6438 Jackson
Avenue, Chicago.
THE MUSIC TRADE
Felix Kraemer, the globe-trotter, and
Victor W. O'Brien, Kranich & Bach rep-
resentatives, have arrived in town after
making a very successful tour of their re-
spective territories.
Andrew J. Keefe, who for more than a
quarter of a century has been connected
with the Lyon & Healy establishment,
Chicago, has left for Southern California
where he will spend a couple of months in
recreation and rest.
The Vernon Music Co , of Emporia,
Kan., announce that they are about to quit
the piano business and enter another line
of trade.
Barron & Co., of Danielson, Conn., are
making Saturday afternoon musicales a
feature of their store. There is always in
evidence a large and appreciative audi-
ence.
The Woolen and Felt Co. 's mill at Caze-
novia, N. Y., was destroyed by fire last
Saturday night. Loss, $35,000, partially
covered by insurance.
The removal sale of Hallet & Davis,
Boston, is a great success. The pianos
which are being disposed of daily in the
retail warerooms of this concern is very
large.
Henry Fischer, of J. & C. Fischer, who
has been away for several weeks traveling
in the Fischer interests, is expected home
on Saturday.
The Chas. Parker Co., the well-known
manufacturers of stools, scarfs, etc., are
sending out a very businesslike calendar
for the new year which should secure a
prominent place in the offices of recipients.
L. F. Hepburn, Jr., formerly of Hep-
burn & Co. will make his debut as a finan-
cier on Jan. 1, when he will open a bank-
ing house under the firm name of Paterson
& Hepburn, at 29 Broad street.
4
' Chicago Purchasers of Stein way Pi-
anos " is the title of a booklet published by
Lyon & Healy. It contains 2,638 names
of the famous residents of the western
metropolis who use the Steinway.
""John H. Spies has been elected secre-
tary and treasurer of the Spies Piano Co.,
to succeed William Spies, who enters the
retail furniture business Jan. 1 next.
Mr. James E. Healy has resigned his
position in the Lyon & Healy establish-
ment.-—Chicago Musical Times.
George Doll has returned from a long
tour in his father's interests. He trans-
acted much important business.
Julio Joseph, agent for the Crown pianos
and organs in Monterey, Mex., has been
visiting the Bent factory in Chicago.
Ernest J. Knabe was a visitor at the
Knabe headquarters in this city on Tues-
day.
R. K. Maynard of the Schaeffer Co. is
making a short trip as far West as Salt
Lake City.
E. W. Tyler is a recent acquisition to
the retail forces of the Knabe house in this
city.
Geo. W. Bristol, formerly with M. P.
Conway, has opened piano warerooms at
44 Buckingham street, Springfield, Mass.
" Had the Masters a Hackley ?"
Under the above caption the Chase-
Hackley Piano Co. of Muskegon, Mich.,
have issued a dainty brochure, the object
of which is explained in the following fore-
word :
The " Hackley " piano is a high-grade
piano, upon which the Masters may be
perfectly interpreted. It is, therefore, a
piano par excellence for students and the
homes of refinement. This booklet was
suggested by hearing the music of the Mas-
ters well played upon a poor piano. The
thought arose: "How different it would
sound on a Hackley!" Then followed the
wonder that much of the finest music, past
and present, has been composed under the
unfavorable conditions of the piano in its
imperfect stages. How the music of the
Masters would sound on a Hackley piano
is therefore the theme of this little book.
In the centre and closing pages of the
booklet appear illustrations of the latest
Chase-Hackley styles as well as an illus-
tration of the magnificent plant where
these pianos are made.
This little volume is entertainingly writ-
ten and is in many respects unique. From
an advertising standpoint, it is valuable
and will prove popular with Chase-Hack-
ley representatives as a medium whereby
interest will be concentrated on the instru-
ments which they handle.
A Winning Policy
These are busy days at the factory of
the American Piano Mfg. Co., 207 East
Forty-ninth street, where evidence is accu-
mulating daily in the shape of orders that
the new style Boothe Bros, pianos are win-
ning a wide field of appreciation. It was
a bold move of Mr. Boothe, in face of the
apparent demand for cheap goods, to raise
the prices of his pianos, but the wisdom of
his policy is apparent to-day, for he has
been able to turn out better pianos that
show their value in finish, in fine veneers,
in those details which make a piano valu-
able to the dealer and satisfactory to the
purchaser. Dealers who have not investi-
gated the new Boothe Bros, pianos should
not hesitate doing so much longer.
The Harmonist piano player, which is
controlled by this concern, continues also
to expand its domain of popularity. Im-
proved and perfected, it is a charming en-
tertainer which only needs intelligent
4
'pushing" on the part of the dealer to se-
cure the attention of his customers.
And by the way it is a genuine treat to
hear Mr. Boothe display the Harmonist.
A violinist and pianist of conceded ability,
he is endowed with that essential musical
comprehension which enables him to inter-
pret a classical number with those delicate
''lights and shades" which can only be
brought out by a Paderewski.
The Seaverns.
The business of the Seaverns Piano Ac-
tion Co., Cambridgeport, Mass., for 1900,
will surpass any output of any previous
year in the history of this old-established
concern. This illustration shows the pop-
ularity of the Seaverns product. We may
say that in the month of November nearly
twelve hundred sets of actions were shipped
from the Seaverns factory.
10
The benefits of an active season are be-
ing- felt by Behr Bros. They find the cat-
alogued styles for this season are giving
such general satisfaction that nothing new
in case designs will be required for some
time to come. Horace F. Brown has just
returned from a lengthy trip. He has
found means of strengthening the Behr in-
terests in many cities.
Otto M. Heinzmann, Weser traveling
representative, has returned after an ab-
sence of several weeks on the firm's busi-
ness. He reports the Weser piano as
gaining ground everywhere. The ship-
ments made each day from the Weser fac-
tory verify his report several times over.
An illustrated catalogue of the Karn-
Warren pipe organs has just reached our
desk. These instruments are made by
the D. W. Kara Co., Ltd., Woodstock,
Ont. The volume is copiously illustrated
with cuts of organs which they have placed
in important churches in Canada where
they have given the best of satisfaction.
The catalogue is handsomely gotten up
and produced.
C. E. Byrne, of the C. E. Byrne Piano
Co., has not yet reached a decision as to
the occupation of larger quarters. It is
evident, however, that the present factory
is not all adequate. As the volume of
the Byrne business is continually increas-
ing, a move in the near future will be ab-
solutely necessary.
John Schwab, who so competently repre-
sents the Francis Connor piano in New
Orleans, La., returned recently from an
extended trip to Germany which he made
for the benefit of his health. His sojourn
abroad has been most beneficial. A recent
issue of the Daily Picayune contained an
interesting interview anent his impressions
of affairs in Europe.
Boardman & Gray, the distinguished
manufacturers of Albany, N. Y., are clos-
ing a year which is in every respect a
satisfactory one regarding output and
augmentation of trade. It is gratifying to
record the increasing appreciation of the
splendid instruments which this firm man-
ufacture.
I. N. Rice, who will have charge of the
McPhail interests in a large slice of the
West, has a wide acquaintance in that ter-
ritory which should prove advantageous in
extending McPhail business.
Newby & Evans have been particularly
fortunate in their case designs this season.
There is a lively call for each style in the
latest catalogue. One of the greatest fav-
orites with dealers is the new style 28,
which is being made in mahogany, walnut
and oak, also in fancy woods to order.
Clinton W. Howe, secretary of the Schu-
mann Piano Co., recently joined the ranks
of benedicts, Miss M. G. Kauffman, of
Sena, 111., being the bride. They have
taken up the'ir residence at 6438 Jackson
Avenue, Chicago.
THE MUSIC TRADE
Felix Kraemer, the globe-trotter, and
Victor W. O'Brien, Kranich & Bach rep-
resentatives, have arrived in town after
making a very successful tour of their re-
spective territories.
Andrew J. Keefe, who for more than a
quarter of a century has been connected
with the Lyon & Healy establishment,
Chicago, has left for Southern California
where he will spend a couple of months in
recreation and rest.
The Vernon Music Co , of Emporia,
Kan., announce that they are about to quit
the piano business and enter another line
of trade.
Barron & Co., of Danielson, Conn., are
making Saturday afternoon musicales a
feature of their store. There is always in
evidence a large and appreciative audi-
ence.
The Woolen and Felt Co. 's mill at Caze-
novia, N. Y., was destroyed by fire last
Saturday night. Loss, $35,000, partially
covered by insurance.
The removal sale of Hallet & Davis,
Boston, is a great success. The pianos
which are being disposed of daily in the
retail warerooms of this concern is very
large.
Henry Fischer, of J. & C. Fischer, who
has been away for several weeks traveling
in the Fischer interests, is expected home
on Saturday.
The Chas. Parker Co., the well-known
manufacturers of stools, scarfs, etc., are
sending out a very businesslike calendar
for the new year which should secure a
prominent place in the offices of recipients.
L. F. Hepburn, Jr., formerly of Hep-
burn & Co. will make his debut as a finan-
cier on Jan. 1, when he will open a bank-
ing house under the firm name of Paterson
& Hepburn, at 29 Broad street.
4
' Chicago Purchasers of Stein way Pi-
anos " is the title of a booklet published by
Lyon & Healy. It contains 2,638 names
of the famous residents of the western
metropolis who use the Steinway.
""John H. Spies has been elected secre-
tary and treasurer of the Spies Piano Co.,
to succeed William Spies, who enters the
retail furniture business Jan. 1 next.
Mr. James E. Healy has resigned his
position in the Lyon & Healy establish-
ment.-—Chicago Musical Times.
George Doll has returned from a long
tour in his father's interests. He trans-
acted much important business.
Julio Joseph, agent for the Crown pianos
and organs in Monterey, Mex., has been
visiting the Bent factory in Chicago.
Ernest J. Knabe was a visitor at the
Knabe headquarters in this city on Tues-
day.
R. K. Maynard of the Schaeffer Co. is
making a short trip as far West as Salt
Lake City.
E. W. Tyler is a recent acquisition to
the retail forces of the Knabe house in this
city.
Geo. W. Bristol, formerly with M. P.
Conway, has opened piano warerooms at
44 Buckingham street, Springfield, Mass.
" Had the Masters a Hackley ?"
Under the above caption the Chase-
Hackley Piano Co. of Muskegon, Mich.,
have issued a dainty brochure, the object
of which is explained in the following fore-
word :
The " Hackley " piano is a high-grade
piano, upon which the Masters may be
perfectly interpreted. It is, therefore, a
piano par excellence for students and the
homes of refinement. This booklet was
suggested by hearing the music of the Mas-
ters well played upon a poor piano. The
thought arose: "How different it would
sound on a Hackley!" Then followed the
wonder that much of the finest music, past
and present, has been composed under the
unfavorable conditions of the piano in its
imperfect stages. How the music of the
Masters would sound on a Hackley piano
is therefore the theme of this little book.
In the centre and closing pages of the
booklet appear illustrations of the latest
Chase-Hackley styles as well as an illus-
tration of the magnificent plant where
these pianos are made.
This little volume is entertainingly writ-
ten and is in many respects unique. From
an advertising standpoint, it is valuable
and will prove popular with Chase-Hack-
ley representatives as a medium whereby
interest will be concentrated on the instru-
ments which they handle.
A Winning Policy
These are busy days at the factory of
the American Piano Mfg. Co., 207 East
Forty-ninth street, where evidence is accu-
mulating daily in the shape of orders that
the new style Boothe Bros, pianos are win-
ning a wide field of appreciation. It was
a bold move of Mr. Boothe, in face of the
apparent demand for cheap goods, to raise
the prices of his pianos, but the wisdom of
his policy is apparent to-day, for he has
been able to turn out better pianos that
show their value in finish, in fine veneers,
in those details which make a piano valu-
able to the dealer and satisfactory to the
purchaser. Dealers who have not investi-
gated the new Boothe Bros, pianos should
not hesitate doing so much longer.
The Harmonist piano player, which is
controlled by this concern, continues also
to expand its domain of popularity. Im-
proved and perfected, it is a charming en-
tertainer which only needs intelligent
4
'pushing" on the part of the dealer to se-
cure the attention of his customers.
And by the way it is a genuine treat to
hear Mr. Boothe display the Harmonist.
A violinist and pianist of conceded ability,
he is endowed with that essential musical
comprehension which enables him to inter-
pret a classical number with those delicate
''lights and shades" which can only be
brought out by a Paderewski.
The Seaverns.
The business of the Seaverns Piano Ac-
tion Co., Cambridgeport, Mass., for 1900,
will surpass any output of any previous
year in the history of this old-established
concern. This illustration shows the pop-
ularity of the Seaverns product. We may
say that in the month of November nearly
twelve hundred sets of actions were shipped
from the Seaverns factory.
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