Music Trade Review
Issue: 1902 Vol. 34 N. 10 - Page 39
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THE MUSIC TRHDE
CONN'S WONDER INSTRUMENT.
Cbc small Goods trade
C. G. Conn's latest issue of Truth, just re-
ceived, is a remarkably interesting publica-
tion throughout. The portrait on the front
vantageous to you, and hoping to have the cover page is that of C. W. Dalbey, the well-
THE REGINA POLICY.
known composer and bandmaster of Dcs
opportunity."
v
•
Seems to Please Dealers Everywhere—Business
This is a forceful appeal, likely to meet Moines. Surrounding Mr. Dalbey's portrait
Very Active.
with a prompt and favorable response from on three sides appears the following appro-
The latest business move of the Regina
priate declaration:
those to whom it is addressed.
Music Box Co., whereby the Regina products
"All great bandmasters in America recog-
THE HOHNEK HARMONICAS.
will be supplied direct to dealers, instead of
nize with patriotic fervor the superiority of
through the medium of the jobbing trade, has "Lead the World in Quality and Popularity"— the Conn 'Wonder' instruments and recom-
Some Facts Which go to Prove This Assertion.
aroused much interest among those who make
mend their use.
a feature of music boxes. Dealers welcome
Mr. Hohner's latest declaration and re- "All great bandmasters beyond the seas
the change of policy and predict a bigger vol- quest regarding his famous line of mouth regard with complacency the growing de-
ume of business.
harmonicas is attracting widespread atten- mand for American-made 'Wonder' instru-
In the communication sent to all dealers tion in the jobbing trade, all the more be- ments which Sousa and his band made fam-
by the Regina Music Box Co., it is pointed cause his success as a specialist in these in- ous in Great Britain and Europe."
out that, under the new arrangement, every struments entitles him to be heard. The dec-
Among articles well worthy of note in this
dealer handling the Regina products will be laration i s :
issue of Truth the report concerning the
the sole agent for his town. Every encour-
"Hohner harmonicas .stand on their own 1 nnes Conn cornet contest at the Kansas
agement will be extended to dealers to keep merits."
Mid-Winter Exposition is entitled to men-
in close touch with Regina headquarters.
The request reads thus:
tion. The competition was for all Kansas
The Regina firm will aid Regina agents in
"Therefore buy only Hohner's and insure cornetists. The vote was taken as to "the
all ways likely to be of service, such as local complete satisfaction."
most popular cornetist in Kansas" and the
advertising, etc.
Mr. Hohner's statements to the trade are winner received a very beautifully finished
Inquiries to Regina headquarters from pros- direct, unequivocal and emphatic. Among C. G. Conn Conn-queror cornet, the presen-
pective purchasers will be sent in at once to them are the following:
tation being made on Feb. 4th. The name
the agent in whose territory the inquirer lives
The Hohner factory is the largest mouth- of the lucky recipient will be announced later.
and no effort will be spared, it is announced, organ factory in the world.
New groups of organizations using the
to consummate local sales, large or small,
1,500 skilled workmen are employed at the Conn "Wonder" instruments include the band
the dealer benefiting in every instance where Hohner factory.
of Second U. S. Artillery Corps, the Wonder
sales are made inside of his territory.
The annual sales of the Hohner harmonicas Quartet of Mello-Phones, Swayzee, Ind.;
"If you have sold Regina music boxes in exceed 5,000,000 instruments.
Held's Military Band, Salt Lake City, Utah;
the following paragraphs occur:
The Hohner mouth-harmonicas received the Mellette Band, South Dakota; the Prox-
''If you have sold Regina music obxes in prize medals from all the leading exhibitions, imity Band, Greensboro, N. C.; and the Mac-
the past, no doubt you were hampered by the including the highest award at Paris, 1900, cabee Band, Eldorado, Kans.
feeling that your advertising of these instru- and Chicago, 1893.
New testimony of the strongest possible
ments was helping your competitors as well
The
Hohner
harmonicas
are
of
the
best
kind
concerning the efficacy of the Conn
as yourself, and by the lack of such assist-
quality
and
highest
finish.
products
appears on nearly every page. It
ance as we are now in a position to offer you.
Among the Hohner leading styles are the
"We want to consider you in the light of
is
announced
that over $50,000 worth of
"Up-to-date Surprise,'' "Marine Band,"
an agent of ours, making your success a mat-
"Second to None," "Old Standard," "Grand Conn "Wonder" instruments have been pur-
ter of our own personal interest.
Symphony," "Marine Band Echo" and his chased by the Government for the use of
"Regina music boxes never sold better than latest novelty, the "Cartridge Harp," with
they do now. They are growing more pop- ten single holes, brass plates, nickel covers U. S. Army and Navy bands. A special
ular every year, and the constant improve- attached to very attractive cartridge shell, page contains portraits of "Three Kings and
ments we are making greatly stimulate the which is detachable. This instrument pro- a Queen," i.e., the King and Queen of Eng-
demand for them.
duces all effects by placing the right hand land, Sousa, the "King of Marches," and C.
"They stand practically alone in the music over the shell.
G. Conn, the "King of Horns."
box field.
The following important notice appears on
"The permanent value of a music box
the
first page:
depends very largely on the customer's abil-
I N T O T H E
"The agency for the sale of the 'Wonder,'
ity to secure the latest music for the box at H ^ G E T
any and all times.
'Conn-queror' and American model instru-
"We refer to any bank or commercial
ments at 34 East Fourteenth street, New
agency.
AS IT IS GOING BY
"We have no doubt that with all competi-
Y0U
SEEN
* T H E OLYiVlPIA
tion eliminated you will be able to do a very
Or, in other words, work up
MUSIC BOX?
satisfactory and profitable business, and we
CONCEDED TO BE THE BEST
shall hope to hear from you at an early date
to the very best of your oppor-
SELLER, ON THE MARKET.
All^kindsof
Musical!Merchandise.
in regard to the matter.
tunities. Among the desirable
Beautiful Catalogue[free for the Asking.
"If you do not happen to have one of our
things "away up" in merit are
E. L. CUENDET,
7.5 East 14th St., N. Y.
recent catalogues, we should be glad to send
the goods we are showing, and
one and also to answer any inquiries which
which we want you to ex-
you should see fit to make before committing
amine. They're all they look
yourself in the matter.
to be—and more. It's simply
"We believe we can satisfy you that this
following destiny to buy of us
connection is one which will prove most ad-
"BAND WAGON"
IF YOU HAVEN T
OUR CATALOG
WRITE FOR IT
BAY STATE
Guitars, Mandolins,
Banjos, Zithers, Flutes.
26 Highest Awards. 3 Gold Medals.
John C. Haynes&Co.
BOSTON
I M P O R T E R S
A
N
D J O B B E R S
O
F
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
WULSCHNER MUSIC
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA.
THE MUSIC TRHDE
CONN'S WONDER INSTRUMENT.
Cbc small Goods trade
C. G. Conn's latest issue of Truth, just re-
ceived, is a remarkably interesting publica-
tion throughout. The portrait on the front
vantageous to you, and hoping to have the cover page is that of C. W. Dalbey, the well-
THE REGINA POLICY.
known composer and bandmaster of Dcs
opportunity."
v
•
Seems to Please Dealers Everywhere—Business
This is a forceful appeal, likely to meet Moines. Surrounding Mr. Dalbey's portrait
Very Active.
with a prompt and favorable response from on three sides appears the following appro-
The latest business move of the Regina
priate declaration:
those to whom it is addressed.
Music Box Co., whereby the Regina products
"All great bandmasters in America recog-
THE HOHNEK HARMONICAS.
will be supplied direct to dealers, instead of
nize with patriotic fervor the superiority of
through the medium of the jobbing trade, has "Lead the World in Quality and Popularity"— the Conn 'Wonder' instruments and recom-
Some Facts Which go to Prove This Assertion.
aroused much interest among those who make
mend their use.
a feature of music boxes. Dealers welcome
Mr. Hohner's latest declaration and re- "All great bandmasters beyond the seas
the change of policy and predict a bigger vol- quest regarding his famous line of mouth regard with complacency the growing de-
ume of business.
harmonicas is attracting widespread atten- mand for American-made 'Wonder' instru-
In the communication sent to all dealers tion in the jobbing trade, all the more be- ments which Sousa and his band made fam-
by the Regina Music Box Co., it is pointed cause his success as a specialist in these in- ous in Great Britain and Europe."
out that, under the new arrangement, every struments entitles him to be heard. The dec-
Among articles well worthy of note in this
dealer handling the Regina products will be laration i s :
issue of Truth the report concerning the
the sole agent for his town. Every encour-
"Hohner harmonicas .stand on their own 1 nnes Conn cornet contest at the Kansas
agement will be extended to dealers to keep merits."
Mid-Winter Exposition is entitled to men-
in close touch with Regina headquarters.
The request reads thus:
tion. The competition was for all Kansas
The Regina firm will aid Regina agents in
"Therefore buy only Hohner's and insure cornetists. The vote was taken as to "the
all ways likely to be of service, such as local complete satisfaction."
most popular cornetist in Kansas" and the
advertising, etc.
Mr. Hohner's statements to the trade are winner received a very beautifully finished
Inquiries to Regina headquarters from pros- direct, unequivocal and emphatic. Among C. G. Conn Conn-queror cornet, the presen-
pective purchasers will be sent in at once to them are the following:
tation being made on Feb. 4th. The name
the agent in whose territory the inquirer lives
The Hohner factory is the largest mouth- of the lucky recipient will be announced later.
and no effort will be spared, it is announced, organ factory in the world.
New groups of organizations using the
to consummate local sales, large or small,
1,500 skilled workmen are employed at the Conn "Wonder" instruments include the band
the dealer benefiting in every instance where Hohner factory.
of Second U. S. Artillery Corps, the Wonder
sales are made inside of his territory.
The annual sales of the Hohner harmonicas Quartet of Mello-Phones, Swayzee, Ind.;
"If you have sold Regina music boxes in exceed 5,000,000 instruments.
Held's Military Band, Salt Lake City, Utah;
the following paragraphs occur:
The Hohner mouth-harmonicas received the Mellette Band, South Dakota; the Prox-
''If you have sold Regina music obxes in prize medals from all the leading exhibitions, imity Band, Greensboro, N. C.; and the Mac-
the past, no doubt you were hampered by the including the highest award at Paris, 1900, cabee Band, Eldorado, Kans.
feeling that your advertising of these instru- and Chicago, 1893.
New testimony of the strongest possible
ments was helping your competitors as well
The
Hohner
harmonicas
are
of
the
best
kind
concerning the efficacy of the Conn
as yourself, and by the lack of such assist-
quality
and
highest
finish.
products
appears on nearly every page. It
ance as we are now in a position to offer you.
Among the Hohner leading styles are the
"We want to consider you in the light of
is
announced
that over $50,000 worth of
"Up-to-date Surprise,'' "Marine Band,"
an agent of ours, making your success a mat-
"Second to None," "Old Standard," "Grand Conn "Wonder" instruments have been pur-
ter of our own personal interest.
Symphony," "Marine Band Echo" and his chased by the Government for the use of
"Regina music boxes never sold better than latest novelty, the "Cartridge Harp," with
they do now. They are growing more pop- ten single holes, brass plates, nickel covers U. S. Army and Navy bands. A special
ular every year, and the constant improve- attached to very attractive cartridge shell, page contains portraits of "Three Kings and
ments we are making greatly stimulate the which is detachable. This instrument pro- a Queen," i.e., the King and Queen of Eng-
demand for them.
duces all effects by placing the right hand land, Sousa, the "King of Marches," and C.
"They stand practically alone in the music over the shell.
G. Conn, the "King of Horns."
box field.
The following important notice appears on
"The permanent value of a music box
the
first page:
depends very largely on the customer's abil-
I N T O T H E
"The agency for the sale of the 'Wonder,'
ity to secure the latest music for the box at H ^ G E T
any and all times.
'Conn-queror' and American model instru-
"We refer to any bank or commercial
ments at 34 East Fourteenth street, New
agency.
AS IT IS GOING BY
"We have no doubt that with all competi-
Y0U
SEEN
* T H E OLYiVlPIA
tion eliminated you will be able to do a very
Or, in other words, work up
MUSIC BOX?
satisfactory and profitable business, and we
CONCEDED TO BE THE BEST
shall hope to hear from you at an early date
to the very best of your oppor-
SELLER, ON THE MARKET.
All^kindsof
Musical!Merchandise.
in regard to the matter.
tunities. Among the desirable
Beautiful Catalogue[free for the Asking.
"If you do not happen to have one of our
things "away up" in merit are
E. L. CUENDET,
7.5 East 14th St., N. Y.
recent catalogues, we should be glad to send
the goods we are showing, and
one and also to answer any inquiries which
which we want you to ex-
you should see fit to make before committing
amine. They're all they look
yourself in the matter.
to be—and more. It's simply
"We believe we can satisfy you that this
following destiny to buy of us
connection is one which will prove most ad-
"BAND WAGON"
IF YOU HAVEN T
OUR CATALOG
WRITE FOR IT
BAY STATE
Guitars, Mandolins,
Banjos, Zithers, Flutes.
26 Highest Awards. 3 Gold Medals.
John C. Haynes&Co.
BOSTON
I M P O R T E R S
A
N
D J O B B E R S
O
F
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
WULSCHNER MUSIC
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA.
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