Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 38 N. 5 - Page 37
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THE:
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
A visit to the Jones headquarters is well
worth while. The new stock of walnut now
Found General Trade Conditions Much Improved on exhibition is a most remarkable show-
Over November Last—Booked Some Big Orders
ing and presents excellent opportunities
for Norris Noiseless Pedals.
for artistic work in the piano field.
A. F. NORRIS'iSUCCESSFUL TRIP.
fSpecial to The Review.]
Boston, Mass., Jan. 26, 1904.
Albert F. Norris, president of the Norris
Noiseless Pedal Action Co., returned last Sat-
urday from a very successful trip which in-
cluded Greater New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
"A confident feeling that the present year
will bring good business is apparent in all
the piano factories," said Mr. Norris upon
his return. "The slight feeling of depression
noticed in some quarters on my trip in No-
vember seemed to have entirely passed away.
Business was a little quiet the last week in
December and the first ten days in January,
but orders are now beginning to come in
freely."
Mr. Norris continued: "Very gratifying
accounts from the noiseless pedal actions
manufactured by us were received every-
where. I secured some of the largest con-
tracts ever given to our house, which, with
our regular orders, insure a good business
for us this year."
During Mr. Norris's absence the factory of
his concern has been operated under the man-
agement of Clifton H. Norris, and a splendid
stock of supplies has been made up which
will enable them to fill large orders promptly.
FIGURED WALNUT VENEERS.
A Rare Selection on Exhibition at Louis G. Jones
Which Are Worthy of Investigation by Piano
Manufacturers.
Louis G. Jones, veneers, 436 East 10th
street, has just received a big shipment of
figured walnut butt veneers, also long-
figured walnut. The Review, when visit-
ing Mr. Jones on Monday, had an oppor-
tunity to see his stock. It includes many-
rare examples of figured woods, evidently
selected with great care and discrimination.
UNIVERSAL
ARM . . . .
CHATS OF HIS TRIP.
Places Big Orders for Machinery and Secures Or-
ders to Keep Him Busy for a Year.
[Special to The Review.]
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 23, 1904.
Alfred Dolge has returned from the East,
where he went to buy machinery for the
Dolgeville felt factory and to take orders for
the product. Mr. Dolge announces that he
has secured orders sufficient to take the en-
tire output of the factory for one year. Deal-
ers in the East accorded Mr. Dolge a warm
welcome and assured him that the product of
the Dolgeville, Cal., factory will find ready
sales.
In addition to the manufacture of felt for
pianos and sounding boards, felt footwear
will be turned out in large quantities. The
establishment at Dolgeville is almost com-
pleted. The machinery purchased by the
manager during his Eastern trip will arrive
within a month and about the first of April
the goods will be ready for market.
Speaking of the industry, Mr. Dolge said
last evening: "I am convinced that felt goods
can be manufactured to better advantage in
California than in the East. The climatic
conditions are much superior here. The wool
can be dried in California by the sun at all
seasons of the year, while in the East artificial
heat is necessary. The finished product as
manufactured at our factory will be superior
to the Eastern goods. I visited many Eastern
dealers and they informed me that the Dolge-
ville goods will be given the preference by
them."
Mr. Dolge purchased fifteen carloads of
modern machinery for his establishment, and
he is enthusiastic over the manufacture of felt
goods in California.
BORING MACHINE
FOR PIANO MANUFACTURERS.
H. B. SMITH MACHINE CO..
EVEHY
DESCRIPTION
WOOD WORKING MACHINERY.
FACTORY,
I U U ] * , N. J.
NEW YORK,
123 Liberty St.
Particulars and Prices on Application
CHICAdO,
68 5. Canal St.
THE STANDARD HAMMER
KAFFENBERGER & CANTOR SUCCESS.
The Big Piano Cover House Move to a New Home at
7-9 W. Eighteenth Street, Where They Will
Have 7,000 Square Feet of Space, Double the
Room of Their Former Quarters—They Have
Achieved Remarkable Success by Knowing
Their Business and the Production of the Best
of Values at Reasonable Prices.
The move of Kaffenberger & Cantor, the
"Big Piano Cover House," from 103 Fifth
avenue, where they occupied 4,500 square
feet of space, to 7 and 9 W. Eighteenth street,
where they will have 7,000 square feet for
factory, workrooms, warerooms and offices,
as announced in another column, takes place
to-day. In this connection it is only fitting
to note briefly the several steps previously
taken by this house in their "onward and up-
ward" journey toward enduring success in
the special fields chosen for the display of
their talents and activities.
The founding of the firm dates
back only two years, although Charles
T. Kaffenberger and Morris Cantor,
the
principals,
have
each had
twenty years' experience in the piano cover
industry. Three times within the brief period
of twenty-four months it has been found ab-
solutely necessary to secure larger quarters
in order that work in the several departments
might be carried on expeditiously and with
freer scope. The Review, during a chat with
Mr. Kaffenberger on Tuesday, congratulated
him on the substantial advance made particu-
larly during the past twelve months in the
volume of Kaffenberger & Cantor business.
Inquiry was made by The Review as to the
causes leading up to the satisfactory condi-
tion of the firm's trade now existing.
"There are several good reasons why our
work and products have been favorably re-
ceived," replied Mr. Kaffenberger. "First
and foremost, experience has made Mr. Can-
tor and myself masters of the business. We
understand it thoroughly, even to its minutest
details. Knowledge and experience also en-
able us to exercise good judgment in secur-
ing staple and novelty patterns that appeal to
the most wideawake buyers because of their
originality. A third reason why we succeed
is because we personally supervise the prepar-
ation of our products, insisting that all work
in our factory be thoroughly performed in
every particular. Another reason is strict ad-
herence to our rule that all buyers, large and
small alike, shall be treated fairly. One of
the chief causes to which our success is at-
tributable is our principle of offering our
goods at the lowest market prices, ensuring
to all customers 100 cents worth of values
for every dollar expended."
Mr. Cantor indorsed the above and added:
"We take a pride in our work and intend to
carry, at our new warerooms, a complete line
in specialties second to none in the trade, both
in quality and quantity. By fair treatment of
our patrons we have advanced to where we
now are. By continuance of the same policy
we hope to do still better. We invite com-
parison and challenge it. We also invite our
friends to call and see us at our new home.
They shall be made welcome and will never
regret the time taken to look us up."
Made and sold only by tho
STANDARD PIANO HAMMER & FELT CO.
1945
PARK AVE., NEW YORK
THE:
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
A visit to the Jones headquarters is well
worth while. The new stock of walnut now
Found General Trade Conditions Much Improved on exhibition is a most remarkable show-
Over November Last—Booked Some Big Orders
ing and presents excellent opportunities
for Norris Noiseless Pedals.
for artistic work in the piano field.
A. F. NORRIS'iSUCCESSFUL TRIP.
fSpecial to The Review.]
Boston, Mass., Jan. 26, 1904.
Albert F. Norris, president of the Norris
Noiseless Pedal Action Co., returned last Sat-
urday from a very successful trip which in-
cluded Greater New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
"A confident feeling that the present year
will bring good business is apparent in all
the piano factories," said Mr. Norris upon
his return. "The slight feeling of depression
noticed in some quarters on my trip in No-
vember seemed to have entirely passed away.
Business was a little quiet the last week in
December and the first ten days in January,
but orders are now beginning to come in
freely."
Mr. Norris continued: "Very gratifying
accounts from the noiseless pedal actions
manufactured by us were received every-
where. I secured some of the largest con-
tracts ever given to our house, which, with
our regular orders, insure a good business
for us this year."
During Mr. Norris's absence the factory of
his concern has been operated under the man-
agement of Clifton H. Norris, and a splendid
stock of supplies has been made up which
will enable them to fill large orders promptly.
FIGURED WALNUT VENEERS.
A Rare Selection on Exhibition at Louis G. Jones
Which Are Worthy of Investigation by Piano
Manufacturers.
Louis G. Jones, veneers, 436 East 10th
street, has just received a big shipment of
figured walnut butt veneers, also long-
figured walnut. The Review, when visit-
ing Mr. Jones on Monday, had an oppor-
tunity to see his stock. It includes many-
rare examples of figured woods, evidently
selected with great care and discrimination.
UNIVERSAL
ARM . . . .
CHATS OF HIS TRIP.
Places Big Orders for Machinery and Secures Or-
ders to Keep Him Busy for a Year.
[Special to The Review.]
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 23, 1904.
Alfred Dolge has returned from the East,
where he went to buy machinery for the
Dolgeville felt factory and to take orders for
the product. Mr. Dolge announces that he
has secured orders sufficient to take the en-
tire output of the factory for one year. Deal-
ers in the East accorded Mr. Dolge a warm
welcome and assured him that the product of
the Dolgeville, Cal., factory will find ready
sales.
In addition to the manufacture of felt for
pianos and sounding boards, felt footwear
will be turned out in large quantities. The
establishment at Dolgeville is almost com-
pleted. The machinery purchased by the
manager during his Eastern trip will arrive
within a month and about the first of April
the goods will be ready for market.
Speaking of the industry, Mr. Dolge said
last evening: "I am convinced that felt goods
can be manufactured to better advantage in
California than in the East. The climatic
conditions are much superior here. The wool
can be dried in California by the sun at all
seasons of the year, while in the East artificial
heat is necessary. The finished product as
manufactured at our factory will be superior
to the Eastern goods. I visited many Eastern
dealers and they informed me that the Dolge-
ville goods will be given the preference by
them."
Mr. Dolge purchased fifteen carloads of
modern machinery for his establishment, and
he is enthusiastic over the manufacture of felt
goods in California.
BORING MACHINE
FOR PIANO MANUFACTURERS.
H. B. SMITH MACHINE CO..
EVEHY
DESCRIPTION
WOOD WORKING MACHINERY.
FACTORY,
I U U ] * , N. J.
NEW YORK,
123 Liberty St.
Particulars and Prices on Application
CHICAdO,
68 5. Canal St.
THE STANDARD HAMMER
KAFFENBERGER & CANTOR SUCCESS.
The Big Piano Cover House Move to a New Home at
7-9 W. Eighteenth Street, Where They Will
Have 7,000 Square Feet of Space, Double the
Room of Their Former Quarters—They Have
Achieved Remarkable Success by Knowing
Their Business and the Production of the Best
of Values at Reasonable Prices.
The move of Kaffenberger & Cantor, the
"Big Piano Cover House," from 103 Fifth
avenue, where they occupied 4,500 square
feet of space, to 7 and 9 W. Eighteenth street,
where they will have 7,000 square feet for
factory, workrooms, warerooms and offices,
as announced in another column, takes place
to-day. In this connection it is only fitting
to note briefly the several steps previously
taken by this house in their "onward and up-
ward" journey toward enduring success in
the special fields chosen for the display of
their talents and activities.
The founding of the firm dates
back only two years, although Charles
T. Kaffenberger and Morris Cantor,
the
principals,
have
each had
twenty years' experience in the piano cover
industry. Three times within the brief period
of twenty-four months it has been found ab-
solutely necessary to secure larger quarters
in order that work in the several departments
might be carried on expeditiously and with
freer scope. The Review, during a chat with
Mr. Kaffenberger on Tuesday, congratulated
him on the substantial advance made particu-
larly during the past twelve months in the
volume of Kaffenberger & Cantor business.
Inquiry was made by The Review as to the
causes leading up to the satisfactory condi-
tion of the firm's trade now existing.
"There are several good reasons why our
work and products have been favorably re-
ceived," replied Mr. Kaffenberger. "First
and foremost, experience has made Mr. Can-
tor and myself masters of the business. We
understand it thoroughly, even to its minutest
details. Knowledge and experience also en-
able us to exercise good judgment in secur-
ing staple and novelty patterns that appeal to
the most wideawake buyers because of their
originality. A third reason why we succeed
is because we personally supervise the prepar-
ation of our products, insisting that all work
in our factory be thoroughly performed in
every particular. Another reason is strict ad-
herence to our rule that all buyers, large and
small alike, shall be treated fairly. One of
the chief causes to which our success is at-
tributable is our principle of offering our
goods at the lowest market prices, ensuring
to all customers 100 cents worth of values
for every dollar expended."
Mr. Cantor indorsed the above and added:
"We take a pride in our work and intend to
carry, at our new warerooms, a complete line
in specialties second to none in the trade, both
in quality and quantity. By fair treatment of
our patrons we have advanced to where we
now are. By continuance of the same policy
we hope to do still better. We invite com-
parison and challenge it. We also invite our
friends to call and see us at our new home.
They shall be made welcome and will never
regret the time taken to look us up."
Made and sold only by tho
STANDARD PIANO HAMMER & FELT CO.
1945
PARK AVE., NEW YORK
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