Music Trade Review
Issue: 1903 Vol. 37 N. 16 - Page 38
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38
THE
lecting, an occasional 'false' string will be en-
countered. Silk, being a manufactured arti-
cle, is always uniform and dependable. Its
wearing qualities are its recommendation, of
course, if its resonance is not equal to gut;
and, as I said, its popularity with musicians
is growing apace. Naturally the grade of silk
strings must be above reproach or they fail
of their purpose; and dealers and jobbers
cannot exercise too much care in getting the
right sort if they aim to please customers and
build up a reputation.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
dred and twenty thousand are to be found to-
day in homes. The firm claims that there is
no piano which stands higher in the estima-
tion of the professional musician or the home
musical circle than the Fischer. It is an hon-
est, trustworthy piano, conscientiously made,
down to the slightest detail, and this is the
reason for its hold upon the public confidence.
—New York Tribune.
THE FALL PIANO TRADE.
Although pianos are always in season, yet
with the incoming fall there is an impetus in
sales following the return of families from
their summer vacations. Teaching is resumed
in the various conservatories and studios, and
the old piano gives place to the new. Among
the older and most prominent firms the sum-
mer has been devoted to preparation for the
fall trade. The warerooms of J. & C. Fischer
Dealers who are figuring on a quick selling
have been stocked with a varied assortment line of small goods for the holiday trade
of pianos in the latest designs of case archi- would do well to consult the catalogue of the
tecture and beautiful choice woods. No mat- Wulschner-Stewart Music Co., Indianapolis,
REGINA PROGRESS
ter how critical the taste may be, here it can Ind. Here are novelties which will just catch
Most Marked in Every Possible Direction—A School
the public right. The Crescent band instru-
be suited, and on reasonable terms.
for Salesmen
ments which this concern manufacture are
The reputation of the Fischer piano can be
The report of the Regina Music Box Co. judged from this fact alone. Over one hun- steadily growing in prestige, and are highly
spoken of by artists as the best of their kind.
for the week on trade conditions proves con-
clusively that the present policy of the man-
agement is appreciated more than any method
previously in vogue. Those who handle the
Possesses all the essentials of leadership. It is built upon the most advanced
Regina vigorously on the small payment plan
lines. Look up the attractive features of this really artistic piano.
quickly find an interested audience, one will-
ing to invest considerable sums on the basis GEBHARDT PIANO CO.
Marion, Ohio
of a time-privilege. The development of the
method is being carried on persistently at Re-
gina headquarters with highly gratifying re-
Honestly Constructed, Exquisite Tone, 15 Yeari Guaranty.
sults.
MANUFACTURERS:
The latest indication of Regina progress
A.BRAENDLY
PIANO
CO., 5 0 7
and enterprise is the establishment of a school
Prices and Catalogue-on Application
for Regina salesmen. This has already been
opened for Greater New York at Regina
headquarters and is well attended. The sales-
FREDERICK PIANO CO.
man who understands the plan and method of
MANUFACTURERS H I G H
QRADE
PIANOS
Regina mechanism is obviously better fitted
92 FIFTH AVE ,
NEW YORft.
tor business than one who merely knows
F A C T O R Y , 5lO-5ie
FIRST AVENUE
enough about it to turn a crank and adjust a
Send for prices, terms, territory and catalogue.
Address all communications to 92 Fifth AVe.
disc. There is not a great deal to learn, but
what there is to know concerning adjustment
Henry Detmer Music Co.
ought to be learned so that questions may be
PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S
THE SCHUMANN IS THE GREATEST VALUE
intelligently answered. In this connection the
FOR THE MONEY MADE.
and Jobbers of all Kinds of
Regina firm are always prompt and courteous
Musioal Merchandise, Sheet Music Books, Etc. Correspondence
Schumann Piano Co.
in replying to questions on Regina construc-
Solicited
1231 25 LaSille Avenue, CHICAGO, III.
261 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
tion.
(She G E B H A R D T Piano
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
Schumann Pianos
WANTS MILITARY BANDS ABOLISHED.
HAVE
YOU
SEEN
* THE
KEITH NH?
THE LATEST AND BEST. Cab-
inet in Form. Easiest Pumping
Player on the Market. Perfect in
Execution. Elegant in design. For
Terms and Territory Address,
A French deputy without a soul to music
KEITH PIANO PLAYER CO.,
proposes to abolish the military bands on the
44-46 Townsend St., CHICAGO
score of the expense their maintenance in-
volves. In the year 1818, he shows, only
ENDORSED BY GREAT ARTISTS
Admitted by piano experts to embody the largest values.
twelve musicians were allotted to each regi-
Send for Catalogue to
ment. The second empire raised this number
THE ZELLMAN-SOCOL PIANO M'F'G CO.
152-154 W e s t 127th S t . ,
NEW YORK
to thirty-eight. The present republic has in-
Agents wanted.
Territory protected.
creased it to more than sixty. There are al-
together two hundred military bands in the
Sole Manufacturers of
army in time of peace. Hence 12,000 men
og# 3fi* £* £*
are withdrawn from the firing line to engage
in contests with wind. The average cost of
each military band is estimated at $3,000 a
Bo»icv«j
year. It follows, therefore, that the single
t
New York
item of martial music involyes in the French
army the expenditure of the snug sum of
V.(^C# V ^ O * * Manufacturers of
$600,000 annually. This sum the thrifty and
unmusical deputy, M. Messimy, desires to
Correspondence Solicited
strike from the budget. He is willing that
Johnnie Crapaud should march to glory to
NEW YORK
the musical rhythm of his footsteps, but he Cor. East lJi^tH St. and Southern Boulevard,
will have none of that costly noise which in-
terprets the soul-stirring lines of, say, the
"Marseillaise." He is against all this fol-de-
C. R. STEVENS, General Manager
rol. He is intensely practical. He is a utili- Manufacturers of
tarian from way back.
ZELLMAN
SOCOL
PIANOS
PIANOS
Little Jewel Piano Co. I
5 5/4 and 6^ Octave Pianos*
Pianos
THEITMMORGANTND
ORCHESTRION CO. INCORPORATED.
PiANica
STEVENS COMBINATION
REED-PIPE ORGANS. . . .
The Prante Orchestrion & Music Co., of
Wellston, was incorporated with the Sec-
7 ^ OCTAVE.
retary of the State of Ohio this week. Capi-
Write for catalogue and prices.
tal, $20,000.
PIANO CASE.
Marietta, Ohio
38
THE
lecting, an occasional 'false' string will be en-
countered. Silk, being a manufactured arti-
cle, is always uniform and dependable. Its
wearing qualities are its recommendation, of
course, if its resonance is not equal to gut;
and, as I said, its popularity with musicians
is growing apace. Naturally the grade of silk
strings must be above reproach or they fail
of their purpose; and dealers and jobbers
cannot exercise too much care in getting the
right sort if they aim to please customers and
build up a reputation.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
dred and twenty thousand are to be found to-
day in homes. The firm claims that there is
no piano which stands higher in the estima-
tion of the professional musician or the home
musical circle than the Fischer. It is an hon-
est, trustworthy piano, conscientiously made,
down to the slightest detail, and this is the
reason for its hold upon the public confidence.
—New York Tribune.
THE FALL PIANO TRADE.
Although pianos are always in season, yet
with the incoming fall there is an impetus in
sales following the return of families from
their summer vacations. Teaching is resumed
in the various conservatories and studios, and
the old piano gives place to the new. Among
the older and most prominent firms the sum-
mer has been devoted to preparation for the
fall trade. The warerooms of J. & C. Fischer
Dealers who are figuring on a quick selling
have been stocked with a varied assortment line of small goods for the holiday trade
of pianos in the latest designs of case archi- would do well to consult the catalogue of the
tecture and beautiful choice woods. No mat- Wulschner-Stewart Music Co., Indianapolis,
REGINA PROGRESS
ter how critical the taste may be, here it can Ind. Here are novelties which will just catch
Most Marked in Every Possible Direction—A School
the public right. The Crescent band instru-
be suited, and on reasonable terms.
for Salesmen
ments which this concern manufacture are
The reputation of the Fischer piano can be
The report of the Regina Music Box Co. judged from this fact alone. Over one hun- steadily growing in prestige, and are highly
spoken of by artists as the best of their kind.
for the week on trade conditions proves con-
clusively that the present policy of the man-
agement is appreciated more than any method
previously in vogue. Those who handle the
Possesses all the essentials of leadership. It is built upon the most advanced
Regina vigorously on the small payment plan
lines. Look up the attractive features of this really artistic piano.
quickly find an interested audience, one will-
ing to invest considerable sums on the basis GEBHARDT PIANO CO.
Marion, Ohio
of a time-privilege. The development of the
method is being carried on persistently at Re-
gina headquarters with highly gratifying re-
Honestly Constructed, Exquisite Tone, 15 Yeari Guaranty.
sults.
MANUFACTURERS:
The latest indication of Regina progress
A.BRAENDLY
PIANO
CO., 5 0 7
and enterprise is the establishment of a school
Prices and Catalogue-on Application
for Regina salesmen. This has already been
opened for Greater New York at Regina
headquarters and is well attended. The sales-
FREDERICK PIANO CO.
man who understands the plan and method of
MANUFACTURERS H I G H
QRADE
PIANOS
Regina mechanism is obviously better fitted
92 FIFTH AVE ,
NEW YORft.
tor business than one who merely knows
F A C T O R Y , 5lO-5ie
FIRST AVENUE
enough about it to turn a crank and adjust a
Send for prices, terms, territory and catalogue.
Address all communications to 92 Fifth AVe.
disc. There is not a great deal to learn, but
what there is to know concerning adjustment
Henry Detmer Music Co.
ought to be learned so that questions may be
PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S
THE SCHUMANN IS THE GREATEST VALUE
intelligently answered. In this connection the
FOR THE MONEY MADE.
and Jobbers of all Kinds of
Regina firm are always prompt and courteous
Musioal Merchandise, Sheet Music Books, Etc. Correspondence
Schumann Piano Co.
in replying to questions on Regina construc-
Solicited
1231 25 LaSille Avenue, CHICAGO, III.
261 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
tion.
(She G E B H A R D T Piano
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
Schumann Pianos
WANTS MILITARY BANDS ABOLISHED.
HAVE
YOU
SEEN
* THE
KEITH NH?
THE LATEST AND BEST. Cab-
inet in Form. Easiest Pumping
Player on the Market. Perfect in
Execution. Elegant in design. For
Terms and Territory Address,
A French deputy without a soul to music
KEITH PIANO PLAYER CO.,
proposes to abolish the military bands on the
44-46 Townsend St., CHICAGO
score of the expense their maintenance in-
volves. In the year 1818, he shows, only
ENDORSED BY GREAT ARTISTS
Admitted by piano experts to embody the largest values.
twelve musicians were allotted to each regi-
Send for Catalogue to
ment. The second empire raised this number
THE ZELLMAN-SOCOL PIANO M'F'G CO.
152-154 W e s t 127th S t . ,
NEW YORK
to thirty-eight. The present republic has in-
Agents wanted.
Territory protected.
creased it to more than sixty. There are al-
together two hundred military bands in the
Sole Manufacturers of
army in time of peace. Hence 12,000 men
og# 3fi* £* £*
are withdrawn from the firing line to engage
in contests with wind. The average cost of
each military band is estimated at $3,000 a
Bo»icv«j
year. It follows, therefore, that the single
t
New York
item of martial music involyes in the French
army the expenditure of the snug sum of
V.(^C# V ^ O * * Manufacturers of
$600,000 annually. This sum the thrifty and
unmusical deputy, M. Messimy, desires to
Correspondence Solicited
strike from the budget. He is willing that
Johnnie Crapaud should march to glory to
NEW YORK
the musical rhythm of his footsteps, but he Cor. East lJi^tH St. and Southern Boulevard,
will have none of that costly noise which in-
terprets the soul-stirring lines of, say, the
"Marseillaise." He is against all this fol-de-
C. R. STEVENS, General Manager
rol. He is intensely practical. He is a utili- Manufacturers of
tarian from way back.
ZELLMAN
SOCOL
PIANOS
PIANOS
Little Jewel Piano Co. I
5 5/4 and 6^ Octave Pianos*
Pianos
THEITMMORGANTND
ORCHESTRION CO. INCORPORATED.
PiANica
STEVENS COMBINATION
REED-PIPE ORGANS. . . .
The Prante Orchestrion & Music Co., of
Wellston, was incorporated with the Sec-
7 ^ OCTAVE.
retary of the State of Ohio this week. Capi-
Write for catalogue and prices.
tal, $20,000.
PIANO CASE.
Marietta, Ohio
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