Music Trade Review
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THE
fflJJIC TIRADE
VOL. XL, No. 1.
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave«, New York, Jan, 7, 1905.
THE FOSTER-ARMSTRONG CO.
To
Open Retail Warerooms in Rochester—
Have Secured Central Quarters W h i c h W i l l
Be Beautifully Equipped W i t h Large Recital
Hall and Individual Parlors.
MUCH TRAVELED PIANO.
A Kranich & Bach Which Aroused Enthusiasm
for Its Superb Tone—Interesting Letter from
Mrs. Mecum.
Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 3, 1905.
The Foster-Armstrong Co. have secured exten-
sive space in the new building which is being
erected at the corner of Main, East and Belmont
streets, this city, for the purpose of conducting
a retail business. The ground floor, which will
he utilized for show rooms and offices, covers an
area of four thousand square feet.
A feature of the new building will be a recital
hall capable of seating four hundred people, to be
reached by a handsome entrance from Main
street. This will be known as Haines Bros.' Hall,
and will have a commodious stage with all appli-
ances in the way of dressing rooms and other
appointments necessary for the best equipped
concert hall. On the same floor as the hall di-
rectly above the main wareroom will be a num-
ber of private parlors for the display of pianos
without, interruption.
The building is one of the handsomest in Roch-
ester and of the Renaissance style of architec-
ture, and an ideal place for a retail piano store.
It is situated in the very heart of the retail dis-
trict and will mean under the enterprising
auspices of the Foster-Armstrong Co. that a big
retail business will be worked up in this terri-
tory, which is an extensive one. For some tima
past the Foster-Armstrong Co. have found a
growing demand for their products in a retail
way and have badly felt the need of some cen-
tral retail showrooms. When their new quarters
are finished they will have warerooms that will
equal not only any in this section, but perhaps
in the country.
This development of the Foster-Armstrong re-
tail plans, following almost simultaneously the
erection of their wonderful new plant at Des-
patch, as well as the opening of retail headquar-
ters in Boston, emphasize how wide-awake and
progressive is this institution whose instruments
will soon be known over the entire world.
Kranich & Bach have received a very interest-
ing letter from a customer, Mrs. S. L. Stilson, 80
Willoughby street, Brooklyn. Mrs. Stilson pur-
chased a Kranich & Bach upright in October last
and had it shipped to Basin, Wyo., in the Rocky
Mountains.
The recipients, Rev. and Mrs.
Mecum, Mrs. Stilson relates, went through quite
an experience in taking the instrument from
Garland, the nearest freight station, some forty
miles from Basin. Solicitous for the safety of
the piano, they hired a heavy wagon and, with
two strong horses, themselves started to get it.
The trip had to be made very carefully "up and
down the crags in the lonely heart of the
Rockies." They cooked their noon-day meal
around a camp-fire and at night camped out un-
der the stars. On one occasion a Rocky Moun-
tain desperado, more dreaded by travelers than
the Rocky Mountain lion, loomed up and threat-
ened to make trouble, but he thought better of
it and went away without molesting the travel-
ers.
On arriving at their destination on Thanksgiv-
ing evening, they opened the box and found the
piano to be absolutely without mark or flaw,
even after the long railway journey and the jolt-
ing for forty miles in a country wagon. Refer-
ring to the instrument in a letter to Mrs. Stil-
son, Mrs. Mecum says: "The piano is grand;
a beauty. I cannot find adjectives enough to ex-
press my opinion adequately. The tone is per-
fect—so clear and sweet, 'just like bells.' It
seems to me like a living being, for it responds
to my touch with almost human sympathy."
The testimony of Mrs. .Mecum regarding the
durable qualities of the Kranich & Bach piano,
also regarding its tone, finish, and architectural
proportions, is quite in keeping with that of
many others in the far West, who have had simi-
lar experiences, securing their piano only after
great difficulty but enthusiastic over its merits
and good qualities from the moment they first
see and use it.
L. J. J0CELYN SUES MRS. BERGIN.
CLOSED A GREAT YEAR.
(Special to The Review.)
(Special to The Review.)
New Haven, Conn., Dec. 31, 1904.
Louis J. Joscelyn, a new York piano dealer,
to-day brought a replevin suit against Mrs. Ir-
vinia Bergin, the wife of Dr. Thomas. Bergin,
whose alleged floating of worthless checks has
caused somewhat of a sensation here. Joscelyn
declares that Mrs. Bergin gave him a worthless
$100 certified check in part payment for a piano
purchased of him, and to-day he took the piano
away from the Bergin home.
F. L. HALL CO. IN MERIDEN.
The Fred L. Hall Piano Co., Boston. Mass..
have opened up in Meriden, Conn., at 48 West
Main street, with a fine line of WMssner, Lecker-
ling, Steger, Steck and other pianos. J. H. Chris-
tie is in charge.
The Hobart M. Cable Co. Splendidly Prepared
for a Great Business During the New Year.
The Hobart M. Cable Co., of Chicago, have
closed a year of phenomenal advance viewed
from every standpoint. They have increased the
reputation of their pianos among leading deal-
ers, and through their agents have placed more
of them in the homes of leading people of this
country than ever before. The high standard of
merit which has ever been associated with these
pianos has not only been maintained, but mate-
rially augmented so that they enter the new year
better equipped than ever to maintain their place
as leaders in the production of pianos of un-
questioned reliability and the highest musical
excellence.
The great activity in the piano, plant at La
SINGLE COPIES. 10 CENTS.
$2.00 PER YEAR.
Porte, has been duplicated at their organ factory
in Freeport, 111. They have exceeded all expec-
tations in the production of Burdett organs, and
it is only necessary to become acquainted with
the situation to realize that the organ of excel-
lence is a decided factor in the retail industry.
During the year just opened, the Hobart M.
Cable Co. will pursue the same policy of prog-
ress which has insured for them "success from
the start" and that policy means the manufac-
ture of pianos which will continue to give the
best of satisfaction.
HOLIDAY TRADE IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
(Special to The Review.)
Birmingham Ala., Jan. 3, 1904.
E. E. Forbes, of the E. E. Forbes Piano Co.. of
this city, reports that the business of the firm
for 1904 will show an increase of at least 25 per
cent, over last year, while collections are 35 per
cent, better last year than the preceding one.
J. H. Holcombe, of the Jesse French Piano and
Organ Co., said in regard to business: "Our
Christmas trade was the largest in the history of
our business. The people wanted more and bet-
ter pianos than ever before, especially grands.
We advertised to deliver all Christmas pianos
Saturday night, but our trade was so enormous
we did not finish until Tuesday.
EDWARD H. JONES INVESTIGATING.
(Special to The Review.)
Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1904.
Edward H. Jones, of the piano firm of Jones &
Sons, left at 1.35 o'clock this morning for Sioux
City to investigate the loss suffered by his firm
in the recent Sioux City fire. The firm's place of
business was in the heart of the burned district,
and it is thought, that their loss is complete. If
any stock remains it will probably be shipped
to the Des Moines branch. Mr. Jones carried
ample insurance upon his stock.
BOGUS CHECK FOR PIANO.
(Special to The Review.)
Toledo, O., Jan. 3, 1904.
William H. Schneider tried to work off a bogus
check at the Hayes music store a few evenings
ago, but did not succeed. He ordered a $225 piano
and had the proprietor draw a check for $227 for
him, which he signed.
However, before giving Schneider the $2 that
would be coming to him the proprietor called up
the bank and discovered that Schneider was not
a depositor. He promptly caused the man's ar-
rest and in police court this morning Schneider
was sentenced to the works for thirty days and
fined $50 and costs.
Hayes says he recognizes Schneider as the man
who worked him for $5 about three years ago.
The Brockport Piano Mfg. Co., have had a very
successful year. There has been an enlarged de-
mand for Capen pianos and a wide appreciation
of their merits among dealers and purchasers in
all parts of the country.
THE
fflJJIC TIRADE
VOL. XL, No. 1.
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave«, New York, Jan, 7, 1905.
THE FOSTER-ARMSTRONG CO.
To
Open Retail Warerooms in Rochester—
Have Secured Central Quarters W h i c h W i l l
Be Beautifully Equipped W i t h Large Recital
Hall and Individual Parlors.
MUCH TRAVELED PIANO.
A Kranich & Bach Which Aroused Enthusiasm
for Its Superb Tone—Interesting Letter from
Mrs. Mecum.
Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 3, 1905.
The Foster-Armstrong Co. have secured exten-
sive space in the new building which is being
erected at the corner of Main, East and Belmont
streets, this city, for the purpose of conducting
a retail business. The ground floor, which will
he utilized for show rooms and offices, covers an
area of four thousand square feet.
A feature of the new building will be a recital
hall capable of seating four hundred people, to be
reached by a handsome entrance from Main
street. This will be known as Haines Bros.' Hall,
and will have a commodious stage with all appli-
ances in the way of dressing rooms and other
appointments necessary for the best equipped
concert hall. On the same floor as the hall di-
rectly above the main wareroom will be a num-
ber of private parlors for the display of pianos
without, interruption.
The building is one of the handsomest in Roch-
ester and of the Renaissance style of architec-
ture, and an ideal place for a retail piano store.
It is situated in the very heart of the retail dis-
trict and will mean under the enterprising
auspices of the Foster-Armstrong Co. that a big
retail business will be worked up in this terri-
tory, which is an extensive one. For some tima
past the Foster-Armstrong Co. have found a
growing demand for their products in a retail
way and have badly felt the need of some cen-
tral retail showrooms. When their new quarters
are finished they will have warerooms that will
equal not only any in this section, but perhaps
in the country.
This development of the Foster-Armstrong re-
tail plans, following almost simultaneously the
erection of their wonderful new plant at Des-
patch, as well as the opening of retail headquar-
ters in Boston, emphasize how wide-awake and
progressive is this institution whose instruments
will soon be known over the entire world.
Kranich & Bach have received a very interest-
ing letter from a customer, Mrs. S. L. Stilson, 80
Willoughby street, Brooklyn. Mrs. Stilson pur-
chased a Kranich & Bach upright in October last
and had it shipped to Basin, Wyo., in the Rocky
Mountains.
The recipients, Rev. and Mrs.
Mecum, Mrs. Stilson relates, went through quite
an experience in taking the instrument from
Garland, the nearest freight station, some forty
miles from Basin. Solicitous for the safety of
the piano, they hired a heavy wagon and, with
two strong horses, themselves started to get it.
The trip had to be made very carefully "up and
down the crags in the lonely heart of the
Rockies." They cooked their noon-day meal
around a camp-fire and at night camped out un-
der the stars. On one occasion a Rocky Moun-
tain desperado, more dreaded by travelers than
the Rocky Mountain lion, loomed up and threat-
ened to make trouble, but he thought better of
it and went away without molesting the travel-
ers.
On arriving at their destination on Thanksgiv-
ing evening, they opened the box and found the
piano to be absolutely without mark or flaw,
even after the long railway journey and the jolt-
ing for forty miles in a country wagon. Refer-
ring to the instrument in a letter to Mrs. Stil-
son, Mrs. Mecum says: "The piano is grand;
a beauty. I cannot find adjectives enough to ex-
press my opinion adequately. The tone is per-
fect—so clear and sweet, 'just like bells.' It
seems to me like a living being, for it responds
to my touch with almost human sympathy."
The testimony of Mrs. .Mecum regarding the
durable qualities of the Kranich & Bach piano,
also regarding its tone, finish, and architectural
proportions, is quite in keeping with that of
many others in the far West, who have had simi-
lar experiences, securing their piano only after
great difficulty but enthusiastic over its merits
and good qualities from the moment they first
see and use it.
L. J. J0CELYN SUES MRS. BERGIN.
CLOSED A GREAT YEAR.
(Special to The Review.)
(Special to The Review.)
New Haven, Conn., Dec. 31, 1904.
Louis J. Joscelyn, a new York piano dealer,
to-day brought a replevin suit against Mrs. Ir-
vinia Bergin, the wife of Dr. Thomas. Bergin,
whose alleged floating of worthless checks has
caused somewhat of a sensation here. Joscelyn
declares that Mrs. Bergin gave him a worthless
$100 certified check in part payment for a piano
purchased of him, and to-day he took the piano
away from the Bergin home.
F. L. HALL CO. IN MERIDEN.
The Fred L. Hall Piano Co., Boston. Mass..
have opened up in Meriden, Conn., at 48 West
Main street, with a fine line of WMssner, Lecker-
ling, Steger, Steck and other pianos. J. H. Chris-
tie is in charge.
The Hobart M. Cable Co. Splendidly Prepared
for a Great Business During the New Year.
The Hobart M. Cable Co., of Chicago, have
closed a year of phenomenal advance viewed
from every standpoint. They have increased the
reputation of their pianos among leading deal-
ers, and through their agents have placed more
of them in the homes of leading people of this
country than ever before. The high standard of
merit which has ever been associated with these
pianos has not only been maintained, but mate-
rially augmented so that they enter the new year
better equipped than ever to maintain their place
as leaders in the production of pianos of un-
questioned reliability and the highest musical
excellence.
The great activity in the piano, plant at La
SINGLE COPIES. 10 CENTS.
$2.00 PER YEAR.
Porte, has been duplicated at their organ factory
in Freeport, 111. They have exceeded all expec-
tations in the production of Burdett organs, and
it is only necessary to become acquainted with
the situation to realize that the organ of excel-
lence is a decided factor in the retail industry.
During the year just opened, the Hobart M.
Cable Co. will pursue the same policy of prog-
ress which has insured for them "success from
the start" and that policy means the manufac-
ture of pianos which will continue to give the
best of satisfaction.
HOLIDAY TRADE IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
(Special to The Review.)
Birmingham Ala., Jan. 3, 1904.
E. E. Forbes, of the E. E. Forbes Piano Co.. of
this city, reports that the business of the firm
for 1904 will show an increase of at least 25 per
cent, over last year, while collections are 35 per
cent, better last year than the preceding one.
J. H. Holcombe, of the Jesse French Piano and
Organ Co., said in regard to business: "Our
Christmas trade was the largest in the history of
our business. The people wanted more and bet-
ter pianos than ever before, especially grands.
We advertised to deliver all Christmas pianos
Saturday night, but our trade was so enormous
we did not finish until Tuesday.
EDWARD H. JONES INVESTIGATING.
(Special to The Review.)
Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1904.
Edward H. Jones, of the piano firm of Jones &
Sons, left at 1.35 o'clock this morning for Sioux
City to investigate the loss suffered by his firm
in the recent Sioux City fire. The firm's place of
business was in the heart of the burned district,
and it is thought, that their loss is complete. If
any stock remains it will probably be shipped
to the Des Moines branch. Mr. Jones carried
ample insurance upon his stock.
BOGUS CHECK FOR PIANO.
(Special to The Review.)
Toledo, O., Jan. 3, 1904.
William H. Schneider tried to work off a bogus
check at the Hayes music store a few evenings
ago, but did not succeed. He ordered a $225 piano
and had the proprietor draw a check for $227 for
him, which he signed.
However, before giving Schneider the $2 that
would be coming to him the proprietor called up
the bank and discovered that Schneider was not
a depositor. He promptly caused the man's ar-
rest and in police court this morning Schneider
was sentenced to the works for thirty days and
fined $50 and costs.
Hayes says he recognizes Schneider as the man
who worked him for $5 about three years ago.
The Brockport Piano Mfg. Co., have had a very
successful year. There has been an enlarged de-
mand for Capen pianos and a wide appreciation
of their merits among dealers and purchasers in
all parts of the country.
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