Music Trade Review
Issue: 1901 Vol. 33 N. 16 - Page 13
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
presence has already been arranged for in F. Tway is one of the trade's most able and
so many households.
genial members. The pianos which he han-
Also on the east side of the avenue, at the dles find their way into many New York
northeast corner of Seventeenth street, are homes. The Tway warerooms are cosily fur-
the Estey warerooms, containing a splendid nished and completely stocked.
array of Estey grands and uprights and
Even from the above rapid survey a fair
Estey organs. These latter include examples
idea
can be obtained of Fifth avenue's pres-
of the famous Estey pipe organs for church
ent
position
and resources as a great piano-
and concert hall use. Miss Dillon has charge
selling
center.
Many of the moves from
of the Estey warerooms. The strikingly
other
thoroughfares
have been made within
effective decorative effects at the warerooms
four
years;
several
of these within two
were carried out under her supervision.
years,
and
others
but
a
few weeks. In nearly
Before crossing the avenue again, a call
every
instance
radical
improvements have
can be made at the new Christman ware-
been
completed
in
exteriors
or interiors, or
rooms at No. 81, between Fifteenth and
both.
Sixteenth streets. The Christman firm is
Four years ago the list embraced about ten.
of John Christman, now in charge, the retail
Since
that time from the West have come
Christman piano of to-day is a highly cred-
to
Fifth
avenue the Everett and the Apollo.
itable instrument. Under the safe guidance
From
other
thoroughfares in this city have
interests of the firm are bound to develop.
migrated
the
Sohmer, Estey, Steck, Need-
*
*
* *
ham,
Christman,
Lockhart and Winterroth
Now to the Weber warerooms, at the
firms.
The
question
is: If Fifth avenue
southwest corner of Sixteenth street. The
retains
its
prestige
and
the big chiefs of the
display of Weber uprights on the main and
piano
trade
continue
the
progressive move led
third floors, and of Weber grands in Weber
Hall on the second floor, is now larger and by the Sohmer and Needham firms in March,
better than ever. Sam Barnes, who recently 1898, how many firms now doing other kinds
assumed charge of the retail department, is of business on the avenue will, within the
determined to make the most of his oppor- next four years, have to move out in order
tunities and has started in under most aus- that the piano-makers may move in?
picious circumstance.
EXHIBITS AT YALE BICENTENNIAL.
On the next corner stand the Needham
warerooms, headquarters of the Needham Musical Collection by Morris Steinert a feature.
[Special to The Review.]
Piano Co., also of Chas. H. Parsons, its
New
Haven, Conn., Oct. 17, 1901.
president. The window display at the Need-
Those
visitors
to Yale's Bi-Centennial in-
ham warerooms is now, and has been from
terested
in
the
early
history of musical in-
the start, one of the leading artistic features
struments
and
the
apparatus
used by the
of the avenue. E. J. Hartman has charge
musicians
of
the
16th,
17th
and
18th cen-
of the retail department and does most ef-
turies,
will
find
the
free
exhibition
of the
fective work in developing the Needham
celebrated
M.
Steinert
collection
of
keyed
retail business.
and
stringed
instruments
a
most
desirable
Joseph Shoninger, of the B. Shoninger
Co., is justly proud of the Shoninger ware- opportunity for study. This valuable col-
rooms at No. 94 Fifth avenue. As The lection was presented to Yale University by
Review has said more than once, the Shon- its former owner, Morris Steinert, of New
inger exhibit is unique in its marvelous Haven, a few years ago.
The collection of keyed instruments con-
choice of original case designs. That would
tains
clavichords, spinets, harpsichords and
mean but little if the Shoninger piano as a
early
hammer claviers. The collection of
whole were not equal in all other respects.
stringed instruments consists of rare speci-
That it certainly is.
With the Tway warerooms at No. 92, the mens of the viola da gamba, viola d'amore,
list practically closes for Fifth avenue. W. viola da braccio, viola da spalla, violoncello
piccolo, arpeggione or guitar violoncello, and
POSITION WANTED!
other interesting archaic stringed instru-
A young woman (22) who has had 14 years' ments.
musical training, desires position as pianist
in music store. Also a proficient guitar and
The Steinert collection also contains many
mandolin player; gilt-edged reference; mod- hundred photographic representations of the
erate salary. N. C. A. S., 115 Heed Build-
Ing, Philadelphia, Pa.
most precious manuscripts of musical com-
posers, poets and other artists of the very
WASTTEDT"
early periods, including those of our present
A Piano Salesman to sell Piano Trucks in century. Through the kindness of G. B.
every State in the Union. Address,
Bunnell, proprietor of the Hyperion Theatre,
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO., and John N. Champion, the annex of the
Lima, O.
Hyperion and the foyer of John N. Cham-
pion & Co.'s store have been tendered to the
Experienced Salesman.
University for the place of exhibition of the
Experienced Salesman, of many years' collection during the bi-centennial celebra-
experience, desires to make arrangement
with some reliable house about Jan. 1st, tion. Attendants who will explain the col-
sooner if desired. Can show a record which
will satisfy any ordinary concern regard- lection to visitors, will be present.
ing ability to sell goods. Not only sell
them, but sell them well. In other words,
sales that stick. Would care to continue
only in the retail department, but desires
an alliance with an institution which will
appreciate energetic and remunerative
work.
Address, "Energy," c/o The Review, 3 E, 14th
Street, New York, N. Y.
CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME.
The Melville Clark Apollo Co., with head-
quarters at 101 Fifth avenue, has applied for
a change of corporate name and will hence-
forth be known by the shorter title of
Apollo Qq,
IN PRIZES
IS OFFERED BY J HE
No.
9?if VIE W
1—$25.00 t o ^ e person sending the
best original article upon the subject:
"Will the Department Stores become per-
manent and greater distributing
piano factors? "
Won by H. WARNER KIM BALL.
No. 2—$25.00 to the person sending the
best original article upon the subject:
"What Benefit will be derived from tbc
One-price system in Retailing?"
Won by ALFRED H. FORD.
No.
3—$25.00
to t n e
person sending the
best original article upon :
"What are the necessary requirements of
modern piano salesmen ?"
Won by WILLIAM HEINEKAMP, Jr.
No.
4—$25.00 t o the person sending the
best original article upon :
"What would be the effect of a Piano
trust upon the Industry ?"
RULES GOVERNING THE PRIZE CONTEST
All manuscripts must be submitted in type-
written form.
No composition must contain more than 1200
words.
Any individual may enter for the entire list of
prizes.
The contest is open to all readers of The
Review.
The editor of The Review reserves the right
to publish any of the compositions sent in.
All those who enter for Prize No. 4, must send
in their manuscript by October 26th.
The names of the contestants must be attached
to manuscript submitted, but will not be
published in connection with the contribu-
tion if so specified by the writer.
It is our intention to continue the series of
prizes and embrace every department of trade
which will be of interest to Manufacturer,
Dealer, Salesman and Factory Employee.
All communications must be addressed
"Prize Contest."
EDITOR OF THE REVIEW,
3 Eas| 14th Street, New York.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
presence has already been arranged for in F. Tway is one of the trade's most able and
so many households.
genial members. The pianos which he han-
Also on the east side of the avenue, at the dles find their way into many New York
northeast corner of Seventeenth street, are homes. The Tway warerooms are cosily fur-
the Estey warerooms, containing a splendid nished and completely stocked.
array of Estey grands and uprights and
Even from the above rapid survey a fair
Estey organs. These latter include examples
idea
can be obtained of Fifth avenue's pres-
of the famous Estey pipe organs for church
ent
position
and resources as a great piano-
and concert hall use. Miss Dillon has charge
selling
center.
Many of the moves from
of the Estey warerooms. The strikingly
other
thoroughfares
have been made within
effective decorative effects at the warerooms
four
years;
several
of these within two
were carried out under her supervision.
years,
and
others
but
a
few weeks. In nearly
Before crossing the avenue again, a call
every
instance
radical
improvements have
can be made at the new Christman ware-
been
completed
in
exteriors
or interiors, or
rooms at No. 81, between Fifteenth and
both.
Sixteenth streets. The Christman firm is
Four years ago the list embraced about ten.
of John Christman, now in charge, the retail
Since
that time from the West have come
Christman piano of to-day is a highly cred-
to
Fifth
avenue the Everett and the Apollo.
itable instrument. Under the safe guidance
From
other
thoroughfares in this city have
interests of the firm are bound to develop.
migrated
the
Sohmer, Estey, Steck, Need-
*
*
* *
ham,
Christman,
Lockhart and Winterroth
Now to the Weber warerooms, at the
firms.
The
question
is: If Fifth avenue
southwest corner of Sixteenth street. The
retains
its
prestige
and
the big chiefs of the
display of Weber uprights on the main and
piano
trade
continue
the
progressive move led
third floors, and of Weber grands in Weber
Hall on the second floor, is now larger and by the Sohmer and Needham firms in March,
better than ever. Sam Barnes, who recently 1898, how many firms now doing other kinds
assumed charge of the retail department, is of business on the avenue will, within the
determined to make the most of his oppor- next four years, have to move out in order
tunities and has started in under most aus- that the piano-makers may move in?
picious circumstance.
EXHIBITS AT YALE BICENTENNIAL.
On the next corner stand the Needham
warerooms, headquarters of the Needham Musical Collection by Morris Steinert a feature.
[Special to The Review.]
Piano Co., also of Chas. H. Parsons, its
New
Haven, Conn., Oct. 17, 1901.
president. The window display at the Need-
Those
visitors
to Yale's Bi-Centennial in-
ham warerooms is now, and has been from
terested
in
the
early
history of musical in-
the start, one of the leading artistic features
struments
and
the
apparatus
used by the
of the avenue. E. J. Hartman has charge
musicians
of
the
16th,
17th
and
18th cen-
of the retail department and does most ef-
turies,
will
find
the
free
exhibition
of the
fective work in developing the Needham
celebrated
M.
Steinert
collection
of
keyed
retail business.
and
stringed
instruments
a
most
desirable
Joseph Shoninger, of the B. Shoninger
Co., is justly proud of the Shoninger ware- opportunity for study. This valuable col-
rooms at No. 94 Fifth avenue. As The lection was presented to Yale University by
Review has said more than once, the Shon- its former owner, Morris Steinert, of New
inger exhibit is unique in its marvelous Haven, a few years ago.
The collection of keyed instruments con-
choice of original case designs. That would
tains
clavichords, spinets, harpsichords and
mean but little if the Shoninger piano as a
early
hammer claviers. The collection of
whole were not equal in all other respects.
stringed instruments consists of rare speci-
That it certainly is.
With the Tway warerooms at No. 92, the mens of the viola da gamba, viola d'amore,
list practically closes for Fifth avenue. W. viola da braccio, viola da spalla, violoncello
piccolo, arpeggione or guitar violoncello, and
POSITION WANTED!
other interesting archaic stringed instru-
A young woman (22) who has had 14 years' ments.
musical training, desires position as pianist
in music store. Also a proficient guitar and
The Steinert collection also contains many
mandolin player; gilt-edged reference; mod- hundred photographic representations of the
erate salary. N. C. A. S., 115 Heed Build-
Ing, Philadelphia, Pa.
most precious manuscripts of musical com-
posers, poets and other artists of the very
WASTTEDT"
early periods, including those of our present
A Piano Salesman to sell Piano Trucks in century. Through the kindness of G. B.
every State in the Union. Address,
Bunnell, proprietor of the Hyperion Theatre,
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO., and John N. Champion, the annex of the
Lima, O.
Hyperion and the foyer of John N. Cham-
pion & Co.'s store have been tendered to the
Experienced Salesman.
University for the place of exhibition of the
Experienced Salesman, of many years' collection during the bi-centennial celebra-
experience, desires to make arrangement
with some reliable house about Jan. 1st, tion. Attendants who will explain the col-
sooner if desired. Can show a record which
will satisfy any ordinary concern regard- lection to visitors, will be present.
ing ability to sell goods. Not only sell
them, but sell them well. In other words,
sales that stick. Would care to continue
only in the retail department, but desires
an alliance with an institution which will
appreciate energetic and remunerative
work.
Address, "Energy," c/o The Review, 3 E, 14th
Street, New York, N. Y.
CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME.
The Melville Clark Apollo Co., with head-
quarters at 101 Fifth avenue, has applied for
a change of corporate name and will hence-
forth be known by the shorter title of
Apollo Qq,
IN PRIZES
IS OFFERED BY J HE
No.
9?if VIE W
1—$25.00 t o ^ e person sending the
best original article upon the subject:
"Will the Department Stores become per-
manent and greater distributing
piano factors? "
Won by H. WARNER KIM BALL.
No. 2—$25.00 to the person sending the
best original article upon the subject:
"What Benefit will be derived from tbc
One-price system in Retailing?"
Won by ALFRED H. FORD.
No.
3—$25.00
to t n e
person sending the
best original article upon :
"What are the necessary requirements of
modern piano salesmen ?"
Won by WILLIAM HEINEKAMP, Jr.
No.
4—$25.00 t o the person sending the
best original article upon :
"What would be the effect of a Piano
trust upon the Industry ?"
RULES GOVERNING THE PRIZE CONTEST
All manuscripts must be submitted in type-
written form.
No composition must contain more than 1200
words.
Any individual may enter for the entire list of
prizes.
The contest is open to all readers of The
Review.
The editor of The Review reserves the right
to publish any of the compositions sent in.
All those who enter for Prize No. 4, must send
in their manuscript by October 26th.
The names of the contestants must be attached
to manuscript submitted, but will not be
published in connection with the contribu-
tion if so specified by the writer.
It is our intention to continue the series of
prizes and embrace every department of trade
which will be of interest to Manufacturer,
Dealer, Salesman and Factory Employee.
All communications must be addressed
"Prize Contest."
EDITOR OF THE REVIEW,
3 Eas| 14th Street, New York.
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