Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 39 N. 26 - Page 46
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
GRAND PRIZE FOR FRIEDRICH.
The Great American Violin Makers F i t t i n g l y
Honored at the St. Louis Exposition-—Con-
firms t h e Views of Eminent Musicians t h e
World Over.
In the two show windows of John Friedrich &
Bro.'s inviting establishment, 360 Fourth avenue,
corner East 26th street, this city, are displayed
JOHN PHIEDRICH.
two handsome crimson satin banners on which
are set forth, in large gold letters, that this re-
nowned firm of violin makers were awarded the
grand prize at the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion, just closed. No other makers of violins in
this country can lay claim to a similar distinc-
tion, and the Messrs. Friedrich—John and Will-
iam—are receiving congratulations on all sides,
from their host of friends in the musical pro-
fession, upon their richly deserved success.
This firm had one of the most complete and
interesting exhibits at the great fair. The house
of John Friedrich & Bro. was established in 1833,
and ranks with the foremost modern violin mak-
ers, no matter in what quarter of the globe lo-
cated. Of the six exhibits of stringed instruments
displayed at the Exposition by American,
French, German and Italian makers, ag-
gregating, in all, about eighty specimens,
nearly one-third were shown by John
Friedrich & Bro. All were of the most
exquisite design and workmanship and
far superior to those of foreign make.
David Mannes, a celebrated violinist of
this city, has selected one of the Fried-
rich World's Fair violins for his own u3e.
Franz Milcke, another well-known violin
soloist of New York and Connecticut, in
the presence of The Review, recently pro-
nounced the Friedrich instruments, after
twenty years' experience on his part, the
nearest in tone and quality to those made
by the oldest and most famous masters.
The Friedrich violins, violas and 'cellos
are held in high esteem by prominent
artists everywhere and enjoy a supremacy
which is international. They are, there-
fore, worthy the highest consideration
and approval of all connoisseurs, and
these they unquestionably receive in un-
limited measure.
instruments, and in connection therewith many
testimonials from leading soloists and band
masters testifying to the superior quality of the
instruments manufactured by the house of York.
This volume should be productive of excellent
results in making more widely known the vari-
ous specialties for bands manufactured by the
house of York and their artistic worth.
THE REGINAPHONE.
A Very Popular Specialty of the Regina Co.
The "Reginaphone," is the title of the latest
Regina folder-booklet, containing descriptions
and illustrations of this ingenious entertainer,
which is having a big sale for use at parties and
on all other social occasions. Reginaphone No.
150 is the famous No. 50 Regina with talking-
machine attachment. The music box has duplex
combs with 156 steel tongues, improved bed-plate,
sounding-board and tempo-regulator.
It uses
Regina disks 15i/> inches in diameter.
With each Reginaphone is furnished 200 as-
sorted "loud" and "soft" needles, also 12 Regina
steel disks, which may be selected by the pur-
chaser. The Reginaphone will take any stand-
ard talking machine disk records not exceeding
14 inches in diameter.
'VICTOR" GOLD LOG ON EXHIBITION.
(Special to The Review.)
Detroit, Mich., Dec. 19, 1904.
An attractive feature during the past week at
the warerooms of Grinnell Bros., the Woodward
avenue piano dealers, has been the life size solid
J. W. YORK & SON PUBLICITY.
gold dog, which proved such a great attraction
The Musical Herald, published by J. W. in the exhibit of the Victor Talking Machine Co.
The trade-mark of this concern, "His master's
York & Sons, band instrument manufac-
turers, of Grand Rapids, is a mighty interesting Voice," has proved to be one of the happiest ad-
publication. The latest issue just to hand con- vertising hits ever conceived. The principal fea-
tains many valuable articles which cannot fail ture of the Victor Co.'s exhibit was the reproduc-
to enlarge the knowledge of bandsmen and band tion of it in 24-carat gold. This reproduction
masters. Throughout the pages there appears il- was executed by Tiffany, of New York, and is
lustrations and descriptions of the York band said to represent an investment of $65,000.
THE BEST LEADS!!!
Columbia Wins Highest Honors at tKe St. Louis Exposition.
Music dealers will find the Graphophone
a ready seller. If you have not already put in
Type AY,
a line of these delightful " music machines"
Price, $50.
do not lose another moment before doing so.
They are made in several types, both in cylinder
and disc machines. Columbia records are
unequaled for quality, loudness and clearness
of tone, and resonance. They are made in
endless variety from Grand Opera se-
lections to the latest popular song hits,
a n c j by the best artists of this country
and Europe. Write for prices and discounts to dealers.
The COLUMBIA factory is manufac-
turing headquarters for the world.
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY
PIONEERS AND LEADERS IN THE TALKING MACHINE ART.
NEW YORK: 353 and 872 Broadway.
BOSTON: 164 Tremont Street.
SAN FRANCISCO: 125 Geary Street.
CHICAGO: 88 Wabash Avenue.
LONDON: 89 Great Eastern Street, E. C
BERLIN: 71 Ritterstrasse.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
GRAND PRIZE FOR FRIEDRICH.
The Great American Violin Makers F i t t i n g l y
Honored at the St. Louis Exposition-—Con-
firms t h e Views of Eminent Musicians t h e
World Over.
In the two show windows of John Friedrich &
Bro.'s inviting establishment, 360 Fourth avenue,
corner East 26th street, this city, are displayed
JOHN PHIEDRICH.
two handsome crimson satin banners on which
are set forth, in large gold letters, that this re-
nowned firm of violin makers were awarded the
grand prize at the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion, just closed. No other makers of violins in
this country can lay claim to a similar distinc-
tion, and the Messrs. Friedrich—John and Will-
iam—are receiving congratulations on all sides,
from their host of friends in the musical pro-
fession, upon their richly deserved success.
This firm had one of the most complete and
interesting exhibits at the great fair. The house
of John Friedrich & Bro. was established in 1833,
and ranks with the foremost modern violin mak-
ers, no matter in what quarter of the globe lo-
cated. Of the six exhibits of stringed instruments
displayed at the Exposition by American,
French, German and Italian makers, ag-
gregating, in all, about eighty specimens,
nearly one-third were shown by John
Friedrich & Bro. All were of the most
exquisite design and workmanship and
far superior to those of foreign make.
David Mannes, a celebrated violinist of
this city, has selected one of the Fried-
rich World's Fair violins for his own u3e.
Franz Milcke, another well-known violin
soloist of New York and Connecticut, in
the presence of The Review, recently pro-
nounced the Friedrich instruments, after
twenty years' experience on his part, the
nearest in tone and quality to those made
by the oldest and most famous masters.
The Friedrich violins, violas and 'cellos
are held in high esteem by prominent
artists everywhere and enjoy a supremacy
which is international. They are, there-
fore, worthy the highest consideration
and approval of all connoisseurs, and
these they unquestionably receive in un-
limited measure.
instruments, and in connection therewith many
testimonials from leading soloists and band
masters testifying to the superior quality of the
instruments manufactured by the house of York.
This volume should be productive of excellent
results in making more widely known the vari-
ous specialties for bands manufactured by the
house of York and their artistic worth.
THE REGINAPHONE.
A Very Popular Specialty of the Regina Co.
The "Reginaphone," is the title of the latest
Regina folder-booklet, containing descriptions
and illustrations of this ingenious entertainer,
which is having a big sale for use at parties and
on all other social occasions. Reginaphone No.
150 is the famous No. 50 Regina with talking-
machine attachment. The music box has duplex
combs with 156 steel tongues, improved bed-plate,
sounding-board and tempo-regulator.
It uses
Regina disks 15i/> inches in diameter.
With each Reginaphone is furnished 200 as-
sorted "loud" and "soft" needles, also 12 Regina
steel disks, which may be selected by the pur-
chaser. The Reginaphone will take any stand-
ard talking machine disk records not exceeding
14 inches in diameter.
'VICTOR" GOLD LOG ON EXHIBITION.
(Special to The Review.)
Detroit, Mich., Dec. 19, 1904.
An attractive feature during the past week at
the warerooms of Grinnell Bros., the Woodward
avenue piano dealers, has been the life size solid
J. W. YORK & SON PUBLICITY.
gold dog, which proved such a great attraction
The Musical Herald, published by J. W. in the exhibit of the Victor Talking Machine Co.
The trade-mark of this concern, "His master's
York & Sons, band instrument manufac-
turers, of Grand Rapids, is a mighty interesting Voice," has proved to be one of the happiest ad-
publication. The latest issue just to hand con- vertising hits ever conceived. The principal fea-
tains many valuable articles which cannot fail ture of the Victor Co.'s exhibit was the reproduc-
to enlarge the knowledge of bandsmen and band tion of it in 24-carat gold. This reproduction
masters. Throughout the pages there appears il- was executed by Tiffany, of New York, and is
lustrations and descriptions of the York band said to represent an investment of $65,000.
THE BEST LEADS!!!
Columbia Wins Highest Honors at tKe St. Louis Exposition.
Music dealers will find the Graphophone
a ready seller. If you have not already put in
Type AY,
a line of these delightful " music machines"
Price, $50.
do not lose another moment before doing so.
They are made in several types, both in cylinder
and disc machines. Columbia records are
unequaled for quality, loudness and clearness
of tone, and resonance. They are made in
endless variety from Grand Opera se-
lections to the latest popular song hits,
a n c j by the best artists of this country
and Europe. Write for prices and discounts to dealers.
The COLUMBIA factory is manufac-
turing headquarters for the world.
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY
PIONEERS AND LEADERS IN THE TALKING MACHINE ART.
NEW YORK: 353 and 872 Broadway.
BOSTON: 164 Tremont Street.
SAN FRANCISCO: 125 Geary Street.
CHICAGO: 88 Wabash Avenue.
LONDON: 89 Great Eastern Street, E. C
BERLIN: 71 Ritterstrasse.
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