Music Trade Review
Issue: 1903 Vol. 36 N. 24 - Page 14
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THE: MUSIC
14
TRADE:
REVIEIW
KELLEY AND THE MASON & HAMLIN.
CLOSE BEHNINQ SUPERVISION.
THE MAESTRO PIANO PLAYER.
Prof. Edgar Stillman Kelley, composer,
lecturer, and one of America's foremost
musicians, who, as announced in last week's
Review, has just been invited to conduct the
overture to his opera, "Aladdin," at the great
Wagner celebration in October at Berlin,
Germany, is a great admirer of the Mason &
Hamlin piano. The letter which he recently
wrote the manufacturers, the Mason & Ham-
lin Co., in this connection is at this time of
double interest:
"Gentlemen:—In a series of lectures re-
cently delivered by me in Albany, N. Y., I
had the pleasure of using a pianoforte of your
manufacture, and I was highly delighted with
it. The tone is sympathetic and distinguished
for its purity and singing capacity; its action
particularly adapted to the demands of our
modern music, there being no blurring in
rapidly changing harmonies. The continual
crescendo in quality manifested in your in-
struments during the past few years has
deeply impressed me. You know how thor-
oughly I sympathize with your ideal, and
how happy it makes me to see a house man-
aged by true Americans working up to such
an ideal. With best wishes, I am very truly
yours,
"(Signed) EDGAR STILLMAN KELLEY/'
* * *
Speaking of the Mason & Hamlin Co.
brings to mind that Henry L. Mason's inter-
esting article on "The Development of the
American Cabinet Organ," which was re-
cently published in a Boston magazine, has
been placed on file in thirty of the largest
libraries of the country. It has also been
translated into German and will find a prom-
inent place among the authoritative publica-
tions of that countrv.
Of Factory Output—The Behnings Are Thoroughly
Practical.
Highly Complimented by Dealers and Musicians—
Fulfils All Claims Made For It—Amazing
Possibilities.
THE STARR CO.'S CECILIAN RECITAL.
The Starr Piano Co., of Dayton, O., gave
a Cecilian recital at the Y. M. C. A. audi-
torium on Thursday evening, the proceeds of
which were for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A.
of Piqua, O. The artists were: W r alter G.
Pierce, Cecilianist; Frank Kiefaber, tenor;
Miss Isabel McGregor, alto; Miss Susan E.
Chamberlain, violinist.
OFFICERS OF KRAKAUER BROS.
Krakauer Bros, of New York, whose incor-
poration with capital stock of $150,000 was
recentely recorded in The Review, elected the
following officers at a recent meeting: Presi-
dent, Julius Krakauer; vice-president, Dan-
iel Krakauer; treasurer, I. E. Bretzfelder;
secretary, Reinhard Kochmann.
Willner
The Behnings have all been reared in a
practical school, and Henry Behning regu-
larly dons his white apron every morning
after he comes to the factory and wears it not
only while going through his morning's mail
but all day long in his superintendence of the
routine of business. Every member of the
Behning family has been reared in a prac-
tical way, and no piano is shipped from their
factory without having first undergone a
critical examination by Henry of Gustave
Behning. Some superb specimens in oak
were on exhibition in their factory ware-
rooms this week, and the demand for the art
finish Behnings grows steadily apace. Con-
stant re-orders are coming in from dealers
who placed trial orders for these instruments.
The Maestro Piano Player Co., Elbridge,
N. Y., continue to find a rapidly augmenting
demand for the Maestro piano player, which
they are selling to the trade at $125. This
instrument, which was first placed on the
market in 1901, is designed to supply the de-
mand for a thoroughly reliable piano player,
which, while perfect in execution and in all
other essentials which such an instrument
must possess to be successful, should still be
offered at a price which will interest nearly
every lover of thoroughly good music.
The growth of the Maestro in popularity is
the best proof that it fulfils all expectations
in every respect.
The Maestro Co. have recently published a
small volume of letters from dealers and
prominent musicians which speak in the most
WILL MAKE STEEL BACKS.
The Schubert Piano Co., whose recent in- enthusiastic terms of the merits of the Maes-
vention of the Duffiano steel piano back has tro. We quote herewith one of hundreds
met with such favorable comment from the which are couched in similar terms. This is
trade and musicians, will soon commence the from C. R. Elliott, of Rochester, N. Y.:
"After a thorough investigation of the
manufacture of these backs. To that end a
merits
of your Maestro piano-player and a
machine shop will be erected. President Peter
comparison
of it with other players, I feel
Duffy will spend the summer at his home in
that
I
must
congratulate you upon having
Sea Gate, visiting his factory every day on
produced
a
'winner.'
his steam yacht.
"In execution the Maestro piano-player is
ALL ADMIRED THE STEINWAY.
the peer of any instrument I have seen, re-
Director Wm. H. Hoerrner, of the Choral quires fully 50 per cent, less energy to oper-
Club, announces through the Binghamton ate it, and the low price at which both player
(N. Y.) "Leader" that the Steinway grand and music are offered, should bring you
piano used at the musical festival gave most many purchasers.
"While my knowledge of music is limited,
adequate support and that the artists who
by
the aid of the Maestro piano-player I am
sang at the concerts spoke in the highest at once
enabled to play anything from 'Garry
terms of its exceptionally fine tone. The Owen' to 'Tannhauser,' with a finish and in a
piano was loaned to the Choral Club through manner only comparable with a Paderewski.
the courtesv of Barrett Brothers.
I cheerfully recommend the instrument to
anyone."
P. J. GILDEMEESTER, JR., PROMOTED.
P. J. Gildemeester, Jr., has succeeded Os-
car Jones as assistant to Mr. Reade, manager
of the piano department of Frederick Loeser
& Co., Brooklyn. Mr. Jones is now connect-
ed with the Seigel-Cooper Co., of this city.
ANN ARBOR ORGANS POPULAR.
An excellent i::dieatLn of the activity in
the reed organ business in the West and
South is to be had by visiting the plant of
the Ann Arbor Organ Co., Ann Arbor, Mich.
The output of these instruments has been
steadily en the increase, thanks to the inde-
fatigable labors and successful management
of J. Compton Henderson. Their latest styles
in organs are really tremendous values, and
dealers who have a call for organs would do
well to investigate.
THE WEBER WELL IN EVIDENCE.
At the commencement exercises of the Co-
lumbia University, the Stewart School, the
Washington Seminary and Washington Col-
lege, the Weber piano was used. This is a
goodly showing for the celebrated Weber in
the capital of the nation.
W O O D CARVINGS
IN A V A R | E
TLP F
BEAtJT|FUL
DESIGNS
j, ARTISTIC PIANO PANELS
Wood
Co.
52 WALL STREET
NEW YORK
make the most beautiful Wood Carvings by a patented process, which enables us to
W E reproduce
the most artistic • designs, e n t i r e l y i n "Wood, at a price far below the
cheapest hand-carving. Any design reproduced.
applique work. Write for Catalogue.
No composition.
No embossing. No
THE: MUSIC
14
TRADE:
REVIEIW
KELLEY AND THE MASON & HAMLIN.
CLOSE BEHNINQ SUPERVISION.
THE MAESTRO PIANO PLAYER.
Prof. Edgar Stillman Kelley, composer,
lecturer, and one of America's foremost
musicians, who, as announced in last week's
Review, has just been invited to conduct the
overture to his opera, "Aladdin," at the great
Wagner celebration in October at Berlin,
Germany, is a great admirer of the Mason &
Hamlin piano. The letter which he recently
wrote the manufacturers, the Mason & Ham-
lin Co., in this connection is at this time of
double interest:
"Gentlemen:—In a series of lectures re-
cently delivered by me in Albany, N. Y., I
had the pleasure of using a pianoforte of your
manufacture, and I was highly delighted with
it. The tone is sympathetic and distinguished
for its purity and singing capacity; its action
particularly adapted to the demands of our
modern music, there being no blurring in
rapidly changing harmonies. The continual
crescendo in quality manifested in your in-
struments during the past few years has
deeply impressed me. You know how thor-
oughly I sympathize with your ideal, and
how happy it makes me to see a house man-
aged by true Americans working up to such
an ideal. With best wishes, I am very truly
yours,
"(Signed) EDGAR STILLMAN KELLEY/'
* * *
Speaking of the Mason & Hamlin Co.
brings to mind that Henry L. Mason's inter-
esting article on "The Development of the
American Cabinet Organ," which was re-
cently published in a Boston magazine, has
been placed on file in thirty of the largest
libraries of the country. It has also been
translated into German and will find a prom-
inent place among the authoritative publica-
tions of that countrv.
Of Factory Output—The Behnings Are Thoroughly
Practical.
Highly Complimented by Dealers and Musicians—
Fulfils All Claims Made For It—Amazing
Possibilities.
THE STARR CO.'S CECILIAN RECITAL.
The Starr Piano Co., of Dayton, O., gave
a Cecilian recital at the Y. M. C. A. audi-
torium on Thursday evening, the proceeds of
which were for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A.
of Piqua, O. The artists were: W r alter G.
Pierce, Cecilianist; Frank Kiefaber, tenor;
Miss Isabel McGregor, alto; Miss Susan E.
Chamberlain, violinist.
OFFICERS OF KRAKAUER BROS.
Krakauer Bros, of New York, whose incor-
poration with capital stock of $150,000 was
recentely recorded in The Review, elected the
following officers at a recent meeting: Presi-
dent, Julius Krakauer; vice-president, Dan-
iel Krakauer; treasurer, I. E. Bretzfelder;
secretary, Reinhard Kochmann.
Willner
The Behnings have all been reared in a
practical school, and Henry Behning regu-
larly dons his white apron every morning
after he comes to the factory and wears it not
only while going through his morning's mail
but all day long in his superintendence of the
routine of business. Every member of the
Behning family has been reared in a prac-
tical way, and no piano is shipped from their
factory without having first undergone a
critical examination by Henry of Gustave
Behning. Some superb specimens in oak
were on exhibition in their factory ware-
rooms this week, and the demand for the art
finish Behnings grows steadily apace. Con-
stant re-orders are coming in from dealers
who placed trial orders for these instruments.
The Maestro Piano Player Co., Elbridge,
N. Y., continue to find a rapidly augmenting
demand for the Maestro piano player, which
they are selling to the trade at $125. This
instrument, which was first placed on the
market in 1901, is designed to supply the de-
mand for a thoroughly reliable piano player,
which, while perfect in execution and in all
other essentials which such an instrument
must possess to be successful, should still be
offered at a price which will interest nearly
every lover of thoroughly good music.
The growth of the Maestro in popularity is
the best proof that it fulfils all expectations
in every respect.
The Maestro Co. have recently published a
small volume of letters from dealers and
prominent musicians which speak in the most
WILL MAKE STEEL BACKS.
The Schubert Piano Co., whose recent in- enthusiastic terms of the merits of the Maes-
vention of the Duffiano steel piano back has tro. We quote herewith one of hundreds
met with such favorable comment from the which are couched in similar terms. This is
trade and musicians, will soon commence the from C. R. Elliott, of Rochester, N. Y.:
"After a thorough investigation of the
manufacture of these backs. To that end a
merits
of your Maestro piano-player and a
machine shop will be erected. President Peter
comparison
of it with other players, I feel
Duffy will spend the summer at his home in
that
I
must
congratulate you upon having
Sea Gate, visiting his factory every day on
produced
a
'winner.'
his steam yacht.
"In execution the Maestro piano-player is
ALL ADMIRED THE STEINWAY.
the peer of any instrument I have seen, re-
Director Wm. H. Hoerrner, of the Choral quires fully 50 per cent, less energy to oper-
Club, announces through the Binghamton ate it, and the low price at which both player
(N. Y.) "Leader" that the Steinway grand and music are offered, should bring you
piano used at the musical festival gave most many purchasers.
"While my knowledge of music is limited,
adequate support and that the artists who
by
the aid of the Maestro piano-player I am
sang at the concerts spoke in the highest at once
enabled to play anything from 'Garry
terms of its exceptionally fine tone. The Owen' to 'Tannhauser,' with a finish and in a
piano was loaned to the Choral Club through manner only comparable with a Paderewski.
the courtesv of Barrett Brothers.
I cheerfully recommend the instrument to
anyone."
P. J. GILDEMEESTER, JR., PROMOTED.
P. J. Gildemeester, Jr., has succeeded Os-
car Jones as assistant to Mr. Reade, manager
of the piano department of Frederick Loeser
& Co., Brooklyn. Mr. Jones is now connect-
ed with the Seigel-Cooper Co., of this city.
ANN ARBOR ORGANS POPULAR.
An excellent i::dieatLn of the activity in
the reed organ business in the West and
South is to be had by visiting the plant of
the Ann Arbor Organ Co., Ann Arbor, Mich.
The output of these instruments has been
steadily en the increase, thanks to the inde-
fatigable labors and successful management
of J. Compton Henderson. Their latest styles
in organs are really tremendous values, and
dealers who have a call for organs would do
well to investigate.
THE WEBER WELL IN EVIDENCE.
At the commencement exercises of the Co-
lumbia University, the Stewart School, the
Washington Seminary and Washington Col-
lege, the Weber piano was used. This is a
goodly showing for the celebrated Weber in
the capital of the nation.
W O O D CARVINGS
IN A V A R | E
TLP F
BEAtJT|FUL
DESIGNS
j, ARTISTIC PIANO PANELS
Wood
Co.
52 WALL STREET
NEW YORK
make the most beautiful Wood Carvings by a patented process, which enables us to
W E reproduce
the most artistic • designs, e n t i r e l y i n "Wood, at a price far below the
cheapest hand-carving. Any design reproduced.
applique work. Write for Catalogue.
No composition.
No embossing. No
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