Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 39 N. 5 - Page 36
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
In tKe Musical Merchandise Domain
SALES AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.
At
Least With Progressive and Aggressive
Merchandise Houses Whose Names and
Wares are Known—Business Promising all
Along the Line.
TO ELIMINATE BAND CONTEST
At World's Fair—Failed to Arouse Expected
Enthusiasm—The
Scheme an Excellent
One.
HOHNER LEADS THE WORLD.
The fact that the Hohner accordeons and har-
monicas are handled successfully year in and
year out by all leading jobbers of musical mer-
Geo. W. Stewart, manager of the Bureau or chandise throughout the world is a strong testi-
monial of Hohner merit. It shows, first of all,
Notwithstanding the conceded quiet condition Music, has issued the following statement: "A that a healthy demand has been created by the
careful
investigation
of
the
subject
of
the
band
of business with the small goods trade in gen-
Hohner firm; it also shows that this demand has
eral, the progressive and aggressive houses main- contest which it was proposed to hold at the Ex- been sustained in the only way in which a de-
position
the
week
of
September
11-17,
makes
it
tain that their sales are ahead of last year for
mand for any product can be sustained, viz.:
the same period. It is accepted as an axiom that plain that a contest on so large a scale as had by substantial merit and reliability. The boy
goods given publicity on the plan of everlastingly been planned fails to arouse the enthusiasm who purchases a Hohner accordeon or harmon-
keeping at it are the winners, and the houses which it was hoped would be created throughout ica, after a thorough test, recommends it to his
pursuing this policy are in close touch with the the country.
companions as "the best ever," the word is passed
"The Bureau of Music had expected that by along and when in due course they need ac-
trade from the fact that they are being con-
stantly reminded of their lines in ways that can- debarring all of the bands engaged at the Expo- cordeons or harmonicas, the call, naturally
not be overlooked. This means orders, and the sition, thus leaving the contest field practically enough, is for "Hohners."
movement is reciprocal and compensating to all clear to the amateur band, a great number of en-
concerned. When a house ceases to grow it is tries in each separate class would be made.
"Frankly, our expectations have not been real-
LATEST CUSTOMS RULINGS.
bound to reach the fogy class sooner or later.
ized
and the number that has signified a desire to Ruling on Musical Chairs—Mandolin Picks
Methods and ideas all advance, and the goods
which sell generally get in the hands of the men compete is so small that the officials of the Ex-
Declared Musical Instruments.
who know the market and the firms that are position have decided to eliminate the band con-
test
entirely."
first hands on desirable lines at attractive prices,
In the protest by R. F. Downing & Co., of New
quality considered.
York, against the assessment of duty on musical
ERNEST KOCH RETURNS.
Such is the opinion of wholesalers and import-
chairs, so-called musical instruments, by the Col-
Last week Ernest Koch, American representa- lector of Customs at the Port of New York, which
ers when names are blazoned in conspicuous
places, and where every announcement is read tive of Andrew Koch, harmonica manufacturer, came up before the Board of General Appraisers,
and discussed by the trade at large. It is this got back to New York from his visit to Tros- July 18, 1904, the following decision was handed
class of establishment which report the current singen, Germany, and other small goods cities. down by Mr. Sharretts:
situation very satisfactory, with prospects of nor- He has been away since the latter part of May.
"A chair with a musical attachment was classi-
mal business ahead. Collections are fair, with It is likely Mr. Koch will give more attention to fied as a musical instrument under paragraph
his line of accordeons, of which complete sam- 453 of the tariff act of 1897, and was claimed by
a tendency to improve.
A conservative estimate of how matters and ples have arrived, during the approaching sea- the importers to be dutiable as manufactures of
wood. The board found metal to be the compon-
things appear in the small goods branch was
ent material of chief value, and overruled the
described thus to The Review on Tuesday:
T0 MAKE MELOPHONES.
claim made without passing on the correctness
"Business is promising and the fall buying from
stock has about set in. Orders are of satisfac-
The American Melophone Co., of Minneapolis, of the classification."
tary volume, and presage a brisk, not a rush last week filed their articles of incorporation.
General Sharretts is also the author of another
trade. For the last two months dealers and Their capital stock is $50,000, and they will decision, declaring that mandolin picks of shell
others have held off pending the Presidential manufacture melaphones. H. P. Watson, Sum- imported by C. B. Richard & Co., New York, are
nominations, and now that they have been set- ner F. Porter and D. L. Raymond are the incor- dutiable as parts of musical instruments at 45
per cent, and not at 35 per cent, as manufacturers
tled, mercantile affairs have assumed their regu- porators.
of shell.
lar swing. I do not believe political considera-
tions will cut any appreciable figure in business
this fall, and aside from the frothings of the
YORK & SONS' POSITION
professional calamity howlers and the antics of
Defined
in Their New Catalogue—The Care
the irresponsible press, right thinking men, no
With
Which They Make Their
Band
matter what their political bias, will not be dis-
Instruments.
turbed a particle. Our correspondence with lead-
ing music houses bears out my views."
In the very handsome catalogue of band in-
It is off season with import trade, but orders
struments and supplies sent out recently by J.
placed early in the year are now coming in, the
W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich., after ex-
shipments being unusually prompt. As yet most
pressing appreciation of the liberal patronage
" H l « MASTER'S VOICE*
of the invoices are for western account. Belated
accorded them, they make the following state-
buyers are commencing to become anxious, but it
ment:
is evident that the foreign producer is losing no
"We owe our existence to the fact that we have
sleep or crowding on more steam to meet the
at all times endeavored to put forth our best
orders of the delinquents, or to relieve their fret-
efforts in the manufacture of band instruments
fulness.
and have not been content to stay in a beaten
track, but have worked incessantly upon improv-
BUSY TIMES WITH DITSON.
ing the structure of our band instruments until
we
now present what we believe to be the most
Chas. Bobzin Reports Progress—July Trade
On every order for Records we will
perfect instruments ever constructed. We have
Excellent in Small Goods.
allow the return for full credit of
been careful in selecting our workmen, engaging
1-3 as many records as you order.
i Special to The Review.)
only those who are expert in the art of band in-
Boston, Mass., July 25, 1904.
No matter how old or shopworn they
strument construction, and from the time the
It was like a fresh ocean breeze on a hot day,
sheet metal enters our factory until the finished
may be, provided they are " Victor
this week, when The Review called upon Charles
instrument, packed ready for shipment, leaves
Records" and not broken. In order-
Bobzin, manager of the Oliver Ditson Co., small
our shipping department, it is handled only by
ing under this plan, always give a
goods department. "Business with us is excep-
men who are expert in their respective offices.
second choice list r as we reserve the
tionally good," said he, "and it is almost entirely
We use only the most accurate designs where
right to substitute, if necessary, to
on the best goods. This is a very good business
overy law of science of accoustics is obeyed im-
sign. Since we moved to Tremont street, we not
plicitly, consequently the easy blowing qualities
make up the full number.
only have had more business in all lines, but our
are such that cause them at once to stand su-
The Largest and Most Complete Stock
better class trade has increased wonderfully. We
preme. Tone, tune, valve action, carrying power
in the United States.
are really doing more business this month than
and design are the other qualities we have per-
v,-e have in any previous July in the history of
fected and although it has required many years
the house. For example, since the first of the
to reach this goal our efforts have been crowned
THE VICTOR DISTRIBUTING j EXPORT CO.
year we have sold 30 Boehm flutes. Oh, yes, we
with such success that the name 'York' is synono-
77 Chambers St.. New York.
are pleased with the general trade outlook."
mous with the best in quality."
Return YourOldRecords
and Get New Ones.
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
In tKe Musical Merchandise Domain
SALES AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.
At
Least With Progressive and Aggressive
Merchandise Houses Whose Names and
Wares are Known—Business Promising all
Along the Line.
TO ELIMINATE BAND CONTEST
At World's Fair—Failed to Arouse Expected
Enthusiasm—The
Scheme an Excellent
One.
HOHNER LEADS THE WORLD.
The fact that the Hohner accordeons and har-
monicas are handled successfully year in and
year out by all leading jobbers of musical mer-
Geo. W. Stewart, manager of the Bureau or chandise throughout the world is a strong testi-
monial of Hohner merit. It shows, first of all,
Notwithstanding the conceded quiet condition Music, has issued the following statement: "A that a healthy demand has been created by the
careful
investigation
of
the
subject
of
the
band
of business with the small goods trade in gen-
Hohner firm; it also shows that this demand has
eral, the progressive and aggressive houses main- contest which it was proposed to hold at the Ex- been sustained in the only way in which a de-
position
the
week
of
September
11-17,
makes
it
tain that their sales are ahead of last year for
mand for any product can be sustained, viz.:
the same period. It is accepted as an axiom that plain that a contest on so large a scale as had by substantial merit and reliability. The boy
goods given publicity on the plan of everlastingly been planned fails to arouse the enthusiasm who purchases a Hohner accordeon or harmon-
keeping at it are the winners, and the houses which it was hoped would be created throughout ica, after a thorough test, recommends it to his
pursuing this policy are in close touch with the the country.
companions as "the best ever," the word is passed
"The Bureau of Music had expected that by along and when in due course they need ac-
trade from the fact that they are being con-
stantly reminded of their lines in ways that can- debarring all of the bands engaged at the Expo- cordeons or harmonicas, the call, naturally
not be overlooked. This means orders, and the sition, thus leaving the contest field practically enough, is for "Hohners."
movement is reciprocal and compensating to all clear to the amateur band, a great number of en-
concerned. When a house ceases to grow it is tries in each separate class would be made.
"Frankly, our expectations have not been real-
LATEST CUSTOMS RULINGS.
bound to reach the fogy class sooner or later.
ized
and the number that has signified a desire to Ruling on Musical Chairs—Mandolin Picks
Methods and ideas all advance, and the goods
which sell generally get in the hands of the men compete is so small that the officials of the Ex-
Declared Musical Instruments.
who know the market and the firms that are position have decided to eliminate the band con-
test
entirely."
first hands on desirable lines at attractive prices,
In the protest by R. F. Downing & Co., of New
quality considered.
York, against the assessment of duty on musical
ERNEST KOCH RETURNS.
Such is the opinion of wholesalers and import-
chairs, so-called musical instruments, by the Col-
Last week Ernest Koch, American representa- lector of Customs at the Port of New York, which
ers when names are blazoned in conspicuous
places, and where every announcement is read tive of Andrew Koch, harmonica manufacturer, came up before the Board of General Appraisers,
and discussed by the trade at large. It is this got back to New York from his visit to Tros- July 18, 1904, the following decision was handed
class of establishment which report the current singen, Germany, and other small goods cities. down by Mr. Sharretts:
situation very satisfactory, with prospects of nor- He has been away since the latter part of May.
"A chair with a musical attachment was classi-
mal business ahead. Collections are fair, with It is likely Mr. Koch will give more attention to fied as a musical instrument under paragraph
his line of accordeons, of which complete sam- 453 of the tariff act of 1897, and was claimed by
a tendency to improve.
A conservative estimate of how matters and ples have arrived, during the approaching sea- the importers to be dutiable as manufactures of
wood. The board found metal to be the compon-
things appear in the small goods branch was
ent material of chief value, and overruled the
described thus to The Review on Tuesday:
T0 MAKE MELOPHONES.
claim made without passing on the correctness
"Business is promising and the fall buying from
stock has about set in. Orders are of satisfac-
The American Melophone Co., of Minneapolis, of the classification."
tary volume, and presage a brisk, not a rush last week filed their articles of incorporation.
General Sharretts is also the author of another
trade. For the last two months dealers and Their capital stock is $50,000, and they will decision, declaring that mandolin picks of shell
others have held off pending the Presidential manufacture melaphones. H. P. Watson, Sum- imported by C. B. Richard & Co., New York, are
nominations, and now that they have been set- ner F. Porter and D. L. Raymond are the incor- dutiable as parts of musical instruments at 45
per cent, and not at 35 per cent, as manufacturers
tled, mercantile affairs have assumed their regu- porators.
of shell.
lar swing. I do not believe political considera-
tions will cut any appreciable figure in business
this fall, and aside from the frothings of the
YORK & SONS' POSITION
professional calamity howlers and the antics of
Defined
in Their New Catalogue—The Care
the irresponsible press, right thinking men, no
With
Which They Make Their
Band
matter what their political bias, will not be dis-
Instruments.
turbed a particle. Our correspondence with lead-
ing music houses bears out my views."
In the very handsome catalogue of band in-
It is off season with import trade, but orders
struments and supplies sent out recently by J.
placed early in the year are now coming in, the
W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich., after ex-
shipments being unusually prompt. As yet most
pressing appreciation of the liberal patronage
" H l « MASTER'S VOICE*
of the invoices are for western account. Belated
accorded them, they make the following state-
buyers are commencing to become anxious, but it
ment:
is evident that the foreign producer is losing no
"We owe our existence to the fact that we have
sleep or crowding on more steam to meet the
at all times endeavored to put forth our best
orders of the delinquents, or to relieve their fret-
efforts in the manufacture of band instruments
fulness.
and have not been content to stay in a beaten
track, but have worked incessantly upon improv-
BUSY TIMES WITH DITSON.
ing the structure of our band instruments until
we
now present what we believe to be the most
Chas. Bobzin Reports Progress—July Trade
On every order for Records we will
perfect instruments ever constructed. We have
Excellent in Small Goods.
allow the return for full credit of
been careful in selecting our workmen, engaging
1-3 as many records as you order.
i Special to The Review.)
only those who are expert in the art of band in-
Boston, Mass., July 25, 1904.
No matter how old or shopworn they
strument construction, and from the time the
It was like a fresh ocean breeze on a hot day,
sheet metal enters our factory until the finished
may be, provided they are " Victor
this week, when The Review called upon Charles
instrument, packed ready for shipment, leaves
Records" and not broken. In order-
Bobzin, manager of the Oliver Ditson Co., small
our shipping department, it is handled only by
ing under this plan, always give a
goods department. "Business with us is excep-
men who are expert in their respective offices.
second choice list r as we reserve the
tionally good," said he, "and it is almost entirely
We use only the most accurate designs where
right to substitute, if necessary, to
on the best goods. This is a very good business
overy law of science of accoustics is obeyed im-
sign. Since we moved to Tremont street, we not
plicitly, consequently the easy blowing qualities
make up the full number.
only have had more business in all lines, but our
are such that cause them at once to stand su-
The Largest and Most Complete Stock
better class trade has increased wonderfully. We
preme. Tone, tune, valve action, carrying power
in the United States.
are really doing more business this month than
and design are the other qualities we have per-
v,-e have in any previous July in the history of
fected and although it has required many years
the house. For example, since the first of the
to reach this goal our efforts have been crowned
THE VICTOR DISTRIBUTING j EXPORT CO.
year we have sold 30 Boehm flutes. Oh, yes, we
with such success that the name 'York' is synono-
77 Chambers St.. New York.
are pleased with the general trade outlook."
mous with the best in quality."
Return YourOldRecords
and Get New Ones.
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