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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FROM THE PAN-AMERICAN CITY.
[Special to The Review.]
Buffalo, N. Y., June 17, 1901.
The man who said that the Exposition
authorities had planned wisely expressed a
truth, and the man who said that they had
failed lamentably to carry their plans to
completion within a reasonable time, also
stated a truth which is glaringly apparent to
the visitor to the Pan-American Exposition.
The delay may be attributable to the ele-
ments, to labor unions and to a number of
other causes; but the unpleasant fact stares
one in the face everywhere, that, six weeks
after the date set for opening, the Exposition
is still in an unfinished condition, the daily
attendance is small and will probably con-
tinue so until the first of next month.
The musical exhibits are all in place, and,
as a whole, give an inadequate impression
of the magnitude of our industry, as the
entire piano exhibits are included within a
space one hundred feet long by twenty-five
in width; in other words, the entire 'piano
exhibit at this Exposition could be easily
arranged in a wareroom of exceedingly mod-
est dimensions. Kimball, Krell, the Foster-
Armstrong combination, of Rochester, and
Ludwig have each a space twenty-five by
twenty. Melville Clark and Roth & Engel-
hardt divide a similar space, while the Staib-
Abendschein people have a case of actions
in the Ludwig booth. Further on are cases
of musical instruments containing exhibits of
C. G. Conn, John C. Haynes & Co., An-
gelo Mannello, Buechner Manufacturing Co.
At the end of the aisle the Regina Music
Box Co. have an exhibit. I shall later de-
scribe each exhibit and how the men have
utilized the meagre space at their disposal
to the best possible advantage.
In view of the appointment of Dr. Henry
Pritchett, of Boston, as .Superintendent of
Awards by Pan-American Exposition di-
rectors, as announced in last week's Review,
it is interesting to note that in the regula-
tions for the guidance of exhibitors and
competitors, the Pan-American jury shall
be arranged in two grades of service—a
division jury and a superior jury. Each
division shall consist of not less than three
jurors, which may be increased by one for
each fifty exhibitors of the division. The
number of substitutes, however, shall not
be more than one-third the number of jur-
ors.
The Superintendent of Awards, with the
concurrence of the Superintendent of Di-
visions, shall nominate to the director-general
persons for appointment as jurors and sub-
stitutes. He shall assign them to special
service, and shall receive and take charge
THE ••• CROWN " ORCHESTRAL GRAND PIANO—A STYLE MUCH IN DEMAND.
of the records of jury service and reports.
The regulations read further:
"In determining awards, jurors and juries
shall consider only the absolute merits of
the articles judged. No award may be
given or withheld for want of competition.
"With the approval of the Superintendent
of Awards and the Director-General, the
Superintendent of a division may invite as
experts one or more persons well informed
in matters submitted for examination by a
group or class jury. Such experts shall
aid the jury only as to the specific matters
for which they were summoned, and may
not vote.
"The Superior Jury shall consist of the
President of the Exposition, who shall be
its honorary President; the Chairman of the
Executive Committee, the Director-General,
a Commissioner—to be designated by his
associate Commissioners—from each coun-
try represented at the Exposition by more
than fifty exhibits; the Commissioner-Gen-
eral, the Secretary of the Exposition, the
President of the Board of Women Man-
agers, the Superintendent of Awards, who
shall be its Secretary, the Superintendents
of Exhibit Divisions, and Jurors, who shall
be selected therefor by each of the several
division juries.
"The Superior Jury will finally, and with-
out appeal, determine by order of merit
the line of awards adjudged to exhibitors
and their collaborators in each class.
"This work must be directed and con-
cluded so that an official distribution of
awards may take place on such day, about
the 1st of September, as may be selected
by the Administration of the Exposition.
They will be of the classes following: Di-
plomas of Gold Medal, Diplomas of Silver
Medal, Diplomas of Bronze Medal, Diplo-
mas of Honorable Mention."
A CHATTEL MORTGAGE DECISION.
[Special to The Review.]
We present herewith an illustration of
the "Crown" piano, style G, made by Geo.
P. Bent, of Chicago. This orchestral grand
is turned out in fancy mahogany and wal-
nut. It is double veneered, has seven and
one-third octaves, three string unisons, over-
strung scale, ivory keys, full iron frame,
and all the patented improvements which
distinguish the "Crown" pianos. It is, more-
over, warranted for ten years. Its dimen-
sions are: height, fifty-eight inches; length,
sixty-six inches; depth, twenty-eight inches.
Of these, as well as the oher new styles
which Mr. Bent has placed on the market,
he says:
"We claim, and others high in musical
circles whose ^opinions are not biased or
bought, have said, that the "Crown" piano
as made to-day is the instrument par excel-
lence. It is all, and has all, that will be
found in any other high grade piano; and
in addition thereto possesses many special
features which give it range and capacity
above and beyond all others.
"The high quality of our piano was not
attained by accident. It has been brought
about by honesty of purpose and pride in
the goods which bear our name, coupled
with unceasing labor and determination to
produce the very best piano possible.
"Musical and mechanical ability, artistic
temperament, skilled labor, and highest qual-
ity material, were the essentials necessary
and have produced te "Crown" piano of
to-day."
•
Cincinnati, O., June 17, 1901.
A precedent in the matter of chattel mort-
gages in Ohio has been established by the
Circuit Court in this city which has an-
nounced its decision in the suit brought by
the Cable Co. vs. Biggs, which involved the
right of the former to repossess a piano
bought on the installment plan. It appears
that about two years ago Biggs bought a
piano giving, as usual, a chattel mortgage for
the unpaid part of the purchase money.
After a very few payments Biggs became de-
linquent and a suit was brought by the Cable
Co. to foreclose the mortgage and replevin
the piano. To offset this Biggs brought
suit against the Cable Co. f@r fifty per cent,
of the money he had paid. The case has
been running through the various courts up
to the present time when final decision has
been given in favor of the Cable Co., estab-
lishing moreover a ruling which will be of
value in future suits of a similar nature.
THAT BAILEY ATTACHMENT.
[Special to The Review.]
Providence, R. I., June 18, 1901.
Regarding the published statement of the
property of Geo. W. Bailey, music dealer of
this city, being attached for $4,000, Mr.
Bailey says:
"I am fighting this claim, as I do not owe
the man a dollar, and have receipts in full
for all claims. His claim is for labor—re-
pairs of instruments. He waked almost six
years before presenting it. The matter does
not interfere in the least with my credit or
business."