Music Trade Review
Issue: 1901 Vol. 32 N. 26 - Page 11
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A NEW1S0HMER CATALOGUE.
heard by those who wish to judge as to its
value. Style 8A, of special design, has ex-
tra carved legs and panels, and is one of the
handsomest of the Sohmer products.
The Review has ofttimes referred in terms
of unqualified pleasure to the Sohmer grand.
The new style 9B is pronounced to be the
smallest grand piano ever manufactured.
A good idea of its style and proportions can
be obtained from the illustration on page
33 of the catalogue, but only afer a visit
to the warerooms can an adequate conception
be had of its beauty and value as a musical
instrument for the home. Styles 11 and
12 are larger, yet lacking none of the qual-
ities of the "Baby" grand.
It would be impossible to praise the new
Sohmer catalogue too highly. The firm have
a right to be proud of it, and it is certain
to be of material assistance to the Sohmer
agents in carrying on the vigorous campaign
in which they are now engaged.
CONDITIONS AT BRATTLEBORO.
Busy at Estey's—Expanding Foreign Trade.
Sohmer & Co., have just issued a hand-
[Special to The Review.]
some catalogue—one of the most artistic and
Brattleboro,
Vt, June 24, 1901.
attractive ever put forth by the Sohmer
If
evidence
were
needed
of the activ-
house. The cover design, in gold on a dark
ity
prevailing
in
the
organ
industry,
it can
ground, is original and unique, illustrative
be
immediately
furnished
by
a
visit
to
Brat-
of the triumphant progress of the Sohmer
tleboro, which has long been the headquar-
firm.
ters for Eastern organ making. A journey
The frontispiece is a representation of the
through the many factories of the Estey con-
new Sohmer warerooms on Fifth avenue.
cern, which crown the hills of Brattleboro,
It is a perfect example of the photographer's
shows activity on every hand, and there is
and engraver's arts. The title page,, in col-
at present no indication of a summer stag-
ors, is of original design, at once elegant
nation setting in.
and appropriate.
Substantial encouragement has been re-
Many of the sentences in the introduc-
ceived by the Estey concern in their new
tion strike the reader as peculiarly fitting.
departure in the manufacture of pipe or-
They are well worthy of reproduction here
gans. There is every reason to believe that
as indicative of the Sohmer policy and ex-
this adjunct to their industry will, within
planatory of Sohmer success.
the near future, become a vastly important
Here are a few :
one.
"Our newest styles not only represent the
While chatting with Major J. Harry Estey
perfection of art and skilled workmanship,
STE1NWAY CONDITIONS.
he remarked: "We are much gratified at
but also the climax of nearly thirty years'
the satisfactory condition which prevails in
"What! You don't mean to say that ro-
ceaseless effort to produce the very best,
the home market for the Estey organs, and
during which time no expense, no science, mor again has connected Steinway & Sons it is also a. source of gratification to us to
with any trust move, do you?" remarked
and no energy have been spared."
find a satisfactorily expanding foreign mar-
"TONE.—'A rose by any other name Nahum Stetson yesterday. "I am rather in- ket for the Estey product. You will see,"
would smell as sweet.' A Sohmer by any clined to think that if such a move were remarked Major Estey, pointing to one of
other name would sound as sweet. Therein even considered in an ordinary sense I should the small portable organs, "we manufac-
lies its distinct individuality, and superior- know, something about it, which I do not. ture everything from that which can be
ity ;—in its tone. It is rich in volume, pure We cannot prevent our name being used easily caried in the hand to the large pipe
in its singing quality and sympathetic in this connection; but, in the meanwhile, organs. For the portable organs we are
throughout its entire scale. It is even and even in this heated weather we are busy receiving increased orders. Sherman, Clay
filling orders, both wholesale and retail. In
pleasing, never unbalanced and irritating."
& Co., in California, have ordered a good
"ACTION.—The soul is in the scale; through fact, the last week has shown an unprece- many of these, and in our other lines we
a proper action the performer's interpreta- dented demand for special art pianos. All find the dealers who believe in grade are
tion calls it forth. You will never hear previous June records have been surpassed making surprisingly good sales. The ship-
an artist say, on leaving a Sohmer, T am entirely by the first June of the new cen- ment which you saw in our wagons as you
completely exhausted; every key on that tury."
came in was intended for our London agents.
board resisted my mood. I was obliged to
APOLLO GRAND ARRIVES.
In Mexico, E. Heuer & Co. maintain well
put my soul into the instrument instead of
their
record as strong Estey adherents. In
"I have been most agreeably surprised,"
drawing its out to me.' Instead, the remark
the
great
states of the West we are finding
said Theodore Pfafflin to The Review yes-
will be, 'That instrument always responds
a
splendid
output, and there seems to be
terday. "We not only have had numerous
so perfectly to my feelings I invariably leave
no
reason
to
believe why this will not con-
inquiries for the Apollo, but we have sold
it with regret.' In this action we have ac-
tinue.
I
have
had ample opportunities to
a goodly number already, which is remark-
complished one of the rarest achievements.
study the trade, having recently made a trip
able, considering the fact that we have hard-
It inspires, it responds to inspiration—it re-
extending to Mexico and the North as far
ly gotten into shape. The new Apollo grand
flects the mood—it sympathizes—it is both
as Oregon. I always take pleasure in meet-
reached town Wednesday, and is capable of
ing our dealers and regret that the demands
delicate and precise."
producing most astonishing effects. This
on my time make it impossible to visit them
The Sohmer styles in uprights shown and
new member of the Apollo family is des-
all personally."
described in the new Sohmer catalogue in-
tined to create much interest in musical cir-
clude new style 5, 5B, 5B Colonial, 7, 7 Lin-
cles."
SELECTS THE GERHARD HEINTZMAN.
crusta, 7A, 7 Special, 8A, 8B and 8D .in
EMBARK
AGAIN
ON
MATRIMONY.
uprights, and new styles 9B and 9, 11 and
At the special request of the authorities
12 in grands. A great showing, truly, and
The lethargy of the Rialto—so evident in charge, a superb mahogany upright grand
one in every way worthy of Sohmer tradi- when the mercury is in the 90's—was enli- Gerhard Heintzman piano is being supplied
tions.
vened on Thursday by the announcement for use in the Canadian building at the Pan-
In scrutinizing the case designs, it is dif- of the marriage of Elita Proctor Otis, the American Exposition at Buffalo. It is un-
ficult to select one as more tasteful and artis- actress, to William Carpenter Camp, the ex- derstood that this will be the only Canadian
tic than another. Each has its special points piano dealer, millionaire, clubman, etc., etc., piano at the exhibition.
of merit, and all alike are fit to occupy a and last, but not least, son of Isaac N. Camp
NOT FOR BOSTON.
proud place among the household possessions of Chicago. Mrs. Camp will continue on
[Special to The Review.]
of those to whom they may happen to be- the stage, and Mr. Camp, it is said, will be-
Boston, Mass., June 27, 1901.
Boston is not a fertile field for the trust
long.
come a member of the New York Stock
promoter, and he has been unable thus far
Conspicuous among the more elaborate Exchange.
to
gain any enouragement from manufac-
in case design is style 7 Lincrusta, made only
The piano action business of George Both- turers here. All reports regarding options
in ebonized finish. No mere pen descrip-
given are wholly untrue.
,_,.,._„.„
tion can do it justice. It must be seen and uer is being reorganized.
POOLE
PIANOS
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design
Durability and Value.
5 and 7 APPLETON STREET, BOSTON, M A S S .
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A NEW1S0HMER CATALOGUE.
heard by those who wish to judge as to its
value. Style 8A, of special design, has ex-
tra carved legs and panels, and is one of the
handsomest of the Sohmer products.
The Review has ofttimes referred in terms
of unqualified pleasure to the Sohmer grand.
The new style 9B is pronounced to be the
smallest grand piano ever manufactured.
A good idea of its style and proportions can
be obtained from the illustration on page
33 of the catalogue, but only afer a visit
to the warerooms can an adequate conception
be had of its beauty and value as a musical
instrument for the home. Styles 11 and
12 are larger, yet lacking none of the qual-
ities of the "Baby" grand.
It would be impossible to praise the new
Sohmer catalogue too highly. The firm have
a right to be proud of it, and it is certain
to be of material assistance to the Sohmer
agents in carrying on the vigorous campaign
in which they are now engaged.
CONDITIONS AT BRATTLEBORO.
Busy at Estey's—Expanding Foreign Trade.
Sohmer & Co., have just issued a hand-
[Special to The Review.]
some catalogue—one of the most artistic and
Brattleboro,
Vt, June 24, 1901.
attractive ever put forth by the Sohmer
If
evidence
were
needed
of the activ-
house. The cover design, in gold on a dark
ity
prevailing
in
the
organ
industry,
it can
ground, is original and unique, illustrative
be
immediately
furnished
by
a
visit
to
Brat-
of the triumphant progress of the Sohmer
tleboro, which has long been the headquar-
firm.
ters for Eastern organ making. A journey
The frontispiece is a representation of the
through the many factories of the Estey con-
new Sohmer warerooms on Fifth avenue.
cern, which crown the hills of Brattleboro,
It is a perfect example of the photographer's
shows activity on every hand, and there is
and engraver's arts. The title page,, in col-
at present no indication of a summer stag-
ors, is of original design, at once elegant
nation setting in.
and appropriate.
Substantial encouragement has been re-
Many of the sentences in the introduc-
ceived by the Estey concern in their new
tion strike the reader as peculiarly fitting.
departure in the manufacture of pipe or-
They are well worthy of reproduction here
gans. There is every reason to believe that
as indicative of the Sohmer policy and ex-
this adjunct to their industry will, within
planatory of Sohmer success.
the near future, become a vastly important
Here are a few :
one.
"Our newest styles not only represent the
While chatting with Major J. Harry Estey
perfection of art and skilled workmanship,
STE1NWAY CONDITIONS.
he remarked: "We are much gratified at
but also the climax of nearly thirty years'
the satisfactory condition which prevails in
"What! You don't mean to say that ro-
ceaseless effort to produce the very best,
the home market for the Estey organs, and
during which time no expense, no science, mor again has connected Steinway & Sons it is also a. source of gratification to us to
with any trust move, do you?" remarked
and no energy have been spared."
find a satisfactorily expanding foreign mar-
"TONE.—'A rose by any other name Nahum Stetson yesterday. "I am rather in- ket for the Estey product. You will see,"
would smell as sweet.' A Sohmer by any clined to think that if such a move were remarked Major Estey, pointing to one of
other name would sound as sweet. Therein even considered in an ordinary sense I should the small portable organs, "we manufac-
lies its distinct individuality, and superior- know, something about it, which I do not. ture everything from that which can be
ity ;—in its tone. It is rich in volume, pure We cannot prevent our name being used easily caried in the hand to the large pipe
in its singing quality and sympathetic in this connection; but, in the meanwhile, organs. For the portable organs we are
throughout its entire scale. It is even and even in this heated weather we are busy receiving increased orders. Sherman, Clay
filling orders, both wholesale and retail. In
pleasing, never unbalanced and irritating."
& Co., in California, have ordered a good
"ACTION.—The soul is in the scale; through fact, the last week has shown an unprece- many of these, and in our other lines we
a proper action the performer's interpreta- dented demand for special art pianos. All find the dealers who believe in grade are
tion calls it forth. You will never hear previous June records have been surpassed making surprisingly good sales. The ship-
an artist say, on leaving a Sohmer, T am entirely by the first June of the new cen- ment which you saw in our wagons as you
completely exhausted; every key on that tury."
came in was intended for our London agents.
board resisted my mood. I was obliged to
APOLLO GRAND ARRIVES.
In Mexico, E. Heuer & Co. maintain well
put my soul into the instrument instead of
their
record as strong Estey adherents. In
"I have been most agreeably surprised,"
drawing its out to me.' Instead, the remark
the
great
states of the West we are finding
said Theodore Pfafflin to The Review yes-
will be, 'That instrument always responds
a
splendid
output, and there seems to be
terday. "We not only have had numerous
so perfectly to my feelings I invariably leave
no
reason
to
believe why this will not con-
inquiries for the Apollo, but we have sold
it with regret.' In this action we have ac-
tinue.
I
have
had ample opportunities to
a goodly number already, which is remark-
complished one of the rarest achievements.
study the trade, having recently made a trip
able, considering the fact that we have hard-
It inspires, it responds to inspiration—it re-
extending to Mexico and the North as far
ly gotten into shape. The new Apollo grand
flects the mood—it sympathizes—it is both
as Oregon. I always take pleasure in meet-
reached town Wednesday, and is capable of
ing our dealers and regret that the demands
delicate and precise."
producing most astonishing effects. This
on my time make it impossible to visit them
The Sohmer styles in uprights shown and
new member of the Apollo family is des-
all personally."
described in the new Sohmer catalogue in-
tined to create much interest in musical cir-
clude new style 5, 5B, 5B Colonial, 7, 7 Lin-
cles."
SELECTS THE GERHARD HEINTZMAN.
crusta, 7A, 7 Special, 8A, 8B and 8D .in
EMBARK
AGAIN
ON
MATRIMONY.
uprights, and new styles 9B and 9, 11 and
At the special request of the authorities
12 in grands. A great showing, truly, and
The lethargy of the Rialto—so evident in charge, a superb mahogany upright grand
one in every way worthy of Sohmer tradi- when the mercury is in the 90's—was enli- Gerhard Heintzman piano is being supplied
tions.
vened on Thursday by the announcement for use in the Canadian building at the Pan-
In scrutinizing the case designs, it is dif- of the marriage of Elita Proctor Otis, the American Exposition at Buffalo. It is un-
ficult to select one as more tasteful and artis- actress, to William Carpenter Camp, the ex- derstood that this will be the only Canadian
tic than another. Each has its special points piano dealer, millionaire, clubman, etc., etc., piano at the exhibition.
of merit, and all alike are fit to occupy a and last, but not least, son of Isaac N. Camp
NOT FOR BOSTON.
proud place among the household possessions of Chicago. Mrs. Camp will continue on
[Special to The Review.]
of those to whom they may happen to be- the stage, and Mr. Camp, it is said, will be-
Boston, Mass., June 27, 1901.
Boston is not a fertile field for the trust
long.
come a member of the New York Stock
promoter, and he has been unable thus far
Conspicuous among the more elaborate Exchange.
to
gain any enouragement from manufac-
in case design is style 7 Lincrusta, made only
The piano action business of George Both- turers here. All reports regarding options
in ebonized finish. No mere pen descrip-
given are wholly untrue.
,_,.,._„.„
tion can do it justice. It must be seen and uer is being reorganized.
POOLE
PIANOS
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design
Durability and Value.
5 and 7 APPLETON STREET, BOSTON, M A S S .
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