Music Trade Review
Issue: 1901 Vol. 32 N. 15 - Page 10
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THE MUSIC TfcADfc
Rohlfing; Affairs.
Receiver Again Asked For.
A Pease Musicale.
Representatives of the Creditors Hold a Meeting
—riuch Sympathy Tendered Jlr. kohlfing
Unfounded Rumors Spread Broadcast.
Another application was made in Newark
for a receiver for the Edison United Pho-
nograph Co. Tuesday. The complainant
this time is the Edison Phonograph Works.
When application was made two weeks ago
by the United States Phonograph Co., the
bill was dismissed upon the payment to the
latter company of the claim it had against
the United Co. The hearing on the latest
application will come up in nine days before
Vice-Chancellor Emery.
The new warerooms of the Pease Piano
Co., 128 West Forty-second street, were for-
mally opened on Thursday evening, a most
interesting and successful musicale being
given in honor of the event. The several
numbers on the program were admirably
rendered—so admirably that encores were
frequently given to the artists who partici-
pated. The piano numbers, as well as vio-
lin selections by Miss Louie Wood, were
warmly appreciated by an audience that com-
fortably filled the space set apart for it, in-
cluding many friends and patrons of the
Pease firm.
All present were highly gratified with the
outcome of the affair, which reflected great
credit on all connected with its management.
John D. Pease and George X. Taylor, of
the firm, with their business associates, aided
in the reception of the guests. After the
musicale, a collation was served. It is im-
possible to speak too highly of the artistic
taste displayed in furnishing and decorating
the new warerooms. The grouping of instru-
ments and general arrangements of offices
and exhibition apartments is faultless. The
whole makes a pleasing picture—an ideal
piano emporium.
[Special to The Review.]
Milwaukee, Wis., April 10, 1901.
The creditors of Wm. Rohlfing & Sons
held a meeting this afternoon at the offices
of their lawyers for the purpose of discuss-
ing, the affairs of the company. Represen-
tatives of the different piano manufacturers
with whom they did business, including
Steinway, Hazelton, Wegman, Kurtzmann,
Brambach and others, were present. The
condition of affairs was gone over in detail,
and as far as I could learn at the time of
writing, a very friendly feeling was mani-
fested toward the Rohlfing concern by all
present, and it seems likely that a settlement
will be made on a satisfactory basis.
William Rohlfing is quite put out regard-
ing the rumors which seem to have been
spread broadcast that he had begun pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy. "This is not so,"
said Mr. Rohlfing; "on the contrary, the ob-
ject is to consult with my creditors, who are
my friends, regarding the situation of affairs
and devise means whereby business can be
carried on as of old."
"We regret that anything has been given
to the public in the premises," said Charles
Rohlfing, a member of the Rohlfing Sons
Music Co., "but inasmuch as it has been
given publicity I would like to have the
fact emphasized that the Rohlfing Sons Music
Co. is in no way involved. Our firm carried
sheet music and a large stock of small goods,
the piano stock being carried by the Wm.
Rohlfing & Sons Co.
"The last named firm carried about $41,-
500 insurance, though it should have had
about $100,000 additional, and the fire, there-
fore, proved a heavy loss. The Rohlfing
Sons Music Co., however, carried about $75,-
000 insurance, and this about covers its loss
in the fire."
The Commercial Situation.
Dun's last review, issued Saturday, says:
" While the general business world has
looked with amazement at the performance
of the stock market, trade has maintained
its even course, and there are many more
points of gain than of loss, with even a
slightly steadier tone in the dry goods mar-
ket. There some sellers have withdrawn
offers at recent low prices, though buying is
small as yet. Collections in all lines are un-
usually prompt, and in the building trades
contracts have been entered into sufficient
to furnish a decided impetus in allied lines
during the spring season."
Stewart & Bau
Sale.
By the authority of the District Court of
the United States of the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, the business of Stewart &
P>auer, bankrupts, Philadelphia, is to be sold
on Wednesday next, April 17th, at the fac-
tory, 1410 North Sixth street. The sale in-
cludes the entire business, stock, copyrights,
good will, patents, trade marks, machinery,
etc.
The Bartlett Husic Co.
The Bartlett Music Co., of Los Angeles.
Cal., have issued a neatly printed circular
announcing their succession to the business
of Bartlett Bros., through incorporation, with
a capital stock of $T00,000. All the stock is
owned equally by the officers of the company,
who are as follows: A. G. liartlett, presi-
dent; C. G. Bartlett, vice-president; J. F.
Salyer, secretary; S. A. 1'rown, treasurer.
In the circular to hand portraits of the offi-
cers appear, as well as an illustration of the
handsome home of the Bartlett Music Co.
A WESSELL STYLE THAT IS STEADILY GAINING IN FAVOR.
"Peerless" Purchasers.
Roth & Englehardt have placed one of
their "Peerless" self-playing attachments in
an artistic piano for J. Pierpont Morgan of
New York, and another in a satin wood
Steinway, for Dr. Emerson's yacht "Mar-
guerite," which goes to Italy in a few days.
Some Milton Surprises.
Walter B. Craighead, of the Milton Piano
Co., when seen by The Review on Wednes-
day and asked for news, said: "We are do-
ing well, and working hard on current or-
ders. Very soon we shall begin active work
on our small grand, which is going to be in
every respect a model instrument. We shall
have a genuine surprise for the trade shortly
in our uprights, but are not quite ready to
talk about it yet. Mr. Boothe has taken a
short Eastern trip. He will probably re-
turn this week."
The B. Shoninger Co., have just issued a
clever catalogue in booklet form. In every
particular it is a creditable literary and artis-
tic production, and will be noted at greater
length in the next issue of The Review.
The Wessell new style W, shown above,
is one of Charles A. Wessell's best sellers.
It is an artistic, well-finished piano, of excel-
lent material, in every respect a desirable in-
strument for dealers to handle. Mr. Wes-
sell, who is justifiably proud of his present
season's styles, thinks dealers would do well
to write him for particulars concerning the
new style W.
"While on my recent trip West," said E. T.
Huller, the traveling representative of Chas.
A. Wessell, to The Review this week, "T
heard many complaints about business from
roarl men for dry goods and shoe houses, but
as far as the piano business is concerned,
and the Wessell piano in particular, I must
say that 1 had an excellent trip, in fact better
than for quite some time. Dealers like the
Wessell piano and trial orders from dealers
have, in every instance, been followed by
their becoming steady customers."
Mr.
Huller will leave again shortly on another
tour of the trade.
THE MUSIC TfcADfc
Rohlfing; Affairs.
Receiver Again Asked For.
A Pease Musicale.
Representatives of the Creditors Hold a Meeting
—riuch Sympathy Tendered Jlr. kohlfing
Unfounded Rumors Spread Broadcast.
Another application was made in Newark
for a receiver for the Edison United Pho-
nograph Co. Tuesday. The complainant
this time is the Edison Phonograph Works.
When application was made two weeks ago
by the United States Phonograph Co., the
bill was dismissed upon the payment to the
latter company of the claim it had against
the United Co. The hearing on the latest
application will come up in nine days before
Vice-Chancellor Emery.
The new warerooms of the Pease Piano
Co., 128 West Forty-second street, were for-
mally opened on Thursday evening, a most
interesting and successful musicale being
given in honor of the event. The several
numbers on the program were admirably
rendered—so admirably that encores were
frequently given to the artists who partici-
pated. The piano numbers, as well as vio-
lin selections by Miss Louie Wood, were
warmly appreciated by an audience that com-
fortably filled the space set apart for it, in-
cluding many friends and patrons of the
Pease firm.
All present were highly gratified with the
outcome of the affair, which reflected great
credit on all connected with its management.
John D. Pease and George X. Taylor, of
the firm, with their business associates, aided
in the reception of the guests. After the
musicale, a collation was served. It is im-
possible to speak too highly of the artistic
taste displayed in furnishing and decorating
the new warerooms. The grouping of instru-
ments and general arrangements of offices
and exhibition apartments is faultless. The
whole makes a pleasing picture—an ideal
piano emporium.
[Special to The Review.]
Milwaukee, Wis., April 10, 1901.
The creditors of Wm. Rohlfing & Sons
held a meeting this afternoon at the offices
of their lawyers for the purpose of discuss-
ing, the affairs of the company. Represen-
tatives of the different piano manufacturers
with whom they did business, including
Steinway, Hazelton, Wegman, Kurtzmann,
Brambach and others, were present. The
condition of affairs was gone over in detail,
and as far as I could learn at the time of
writing, a very friendly feeling was mani-
fested toward the Rohlfing concern by all
present, and it seems likely that a settlement
will be made on a satisfactory basis.
William Rohlfing is quite put out regard-
ing the rumors which seem to have been
spread broadcast that he had begun pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy. "This is not so,"
said Mr. Rohlfing; "on the contrary, the ob-
ject is to consult with my creditors, who are
my friends, regarding the situation of affairs
and devise means whereby business can be
carried on as of old."
"We regret that anything has been given
to the public in the premises," said Charles
Rohlfing, a member of the Rohlfing Sons
Music Co., "but inasmuch as it has been
given publicity I would like to have the
fact emphasized that the Rohlfing Sons Music
Co. is in no way involved. Our firm carried
sheet music and a large stock of small goods,
the piano stock being carried by the Wm.
Rohlfing & Sons Co.
"The last named firm carried about $41,-
500 insurance, though it should have had
about $100,000 additional, and the fire, there-
fore, proved a heavy loss. The Rohlfing
Sons Music Co., however, carried about $75,-
000 insurance, and this about covers its loss
in the fire."
The Commercial Situation.
Dun's last review, issued Saturday, says:
" While the general business world has
looked with amazement at the performance
of the stock market, trade has maintained
its even course, and there are many more
points of gain than of loss, with even a
slightly steadier tone in the dry goods mar-
ket. There some sellers have withdrawn
offers at recent low prices, though buying is
small as yet. Collections in all lines are un-
usually prompt, and in the building trades
contracts have been entered into sufficient
to furnish a decided impetus in allied lines
during the spring season."
Stewart & Bau
Sale.
By the authority of the District Court of
the United States of the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, the business of Stewart &
P>auer, bankrupts, Philadelphia, is to be sold
on Wednesday next, April 17th, at the fac-
tory, 1410 North Sixth street. The sale in-
cludes the entire business, stock, copyrights,
good will, patents, trade marks, machinery,
etc.
The Bartlett Husic Co.
The Bartlett Music Co., of Los Angeles.
Cal., have issued a neatly printed circular
announcing their succession to the business
of Bartlett Bros., through incorporation, with
a capital stock of $T00,000. All the stock is
owned equally by the officers of the company,
who are as follows: A. G. liartlett, presi-
dent; C. G. Bartlett, vice-president; J. F.
Salyer, secretary; S. A. 1'rown, treasurer.
In the circular to hand portraits of the offi-
cers appear, as well as an illustration of the
handsome home of the Bartlett Music Co.
A WESSELL STYLE THAT IS STEADILY GAINING IN FAVOR.
"Peerless" Purchasers.
Roth & Englehardt have placed one of
their "Peerless" self-playing attachments in
an artistic piano for J. Pierpont Morgan of
New York, and another in a satin wood
Steinway, for Dr. Emerson's yacht "Mar-
guerite," which goes to Italy in a few days.
Some Milton Surprises.
Walter B. Craighead, of the Milton Piano
Co., when seen by The Review on Wednes-
day and asked for news, said: "We are do-
ing well, and working hard on current or-
ders. Very soon we shall begin active work
on our small grand, which is going to be in
every respect a model instrument. We shall
have a genuine surprise for the trade shortly
in our uprights, but are not quite ready to
talk about it yet. Mr. Boothe has taken a
short Eastern trip. He will probably re-
turn this week."
The B. Shoninger Co., have just issued a
clever catalogue in booklet form. In every
particular it is a creditable literary and artis-
tic production, and will be noted at greater
length in the next issue of The Review.
The Wessell new style W, shown above,
is one of Charles A. Wessell's best sellers.
It is an artistic, well-finished piano, of excel-
lent material, in every respect a desirable in-
strument for dealers to handle. Mr. Wes-
sell, who is justifiably proud of his present
season's styles, thinks dealers would do well
to write him for particulars concerning the
new style W.
"While on my recent trip West," said E. T.
Huller, the traveling representative of Chas.
A. Wessell, to The Review this week, "T
heard many complaints about business from
roarl men for dry goods and shoe houses, but
as far as the piano business is concerned,
and the Wessell piano in particular, I must
say that 1 had an excellent trip, in fact better
than for quite some time. Dealers like the
Wessell piano and trial orders from dealers
have, in every instance, been followed by
their becoming steady customers."
Mr.
Huller will leave again shortly on another
tour of the trade.
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