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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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proved form of tuning-hammer is about to be
put on the market by one of the leading tool-
makers. The new device combines the conveni-
ence of the star-head with the greater durability Bill Before Legislature of Pennsylvania Relating to Sale of Goods on Instalments—Business
Has Materially Improved in All Lines—New Estey Organ Dedicated—J. B. Woodford South
and simplicity of the single square type. The
—Hard to Supply Lester Orders—Many Visitors to City.
editor has had the opportunity of putting the ex-
perimental model to a complete test, under un-
(Special to The Review.)
from the West. He says he found conditions
favorable conditions, and the perfected device
quite satisfactory in that section.
Philadelphia, Pa., March 15, 1905.
will undoubtedly be eagerly sought after by tun-
Not satisfied with letting well enough alone,
The piano trade in Philadelphia for the first
ers who are able to appreciate its advantages.
two weeks of March has been quite satisfactory. and with a bill already before the Legislature
There are several ways in which the present It was quite as brisk as could be expected, and of this State to repeal the law which protects the
form of tuning hammer might be improved, and gave the dealers the assurance that they might piano dealer who leases a piano, the following
there is no question in our mind that, among expect an active spring trade, and they have bill has been presented to the Legislature on
these, the determintion and adoption of a stand- been ordering stock accordingly. The Philadel- February 27, relating to the sale of goods for
ard length for the handle of these tools would phia warerooms have been filling up unusually household use, to be paid for after delivery. This
be a very good thing for the tuner. In other early this spring and the stock coming in shows bill speaks for itself, and the consequences fol-
words, if the tuners would make public their some most beautiful styles of piano architecture, lowing its passage is evident. It reads as fol-
own ideas as to correct length for tuning-ham- as well as a quality of tone not only in the higher lows:
"Whereas, great injury and injustice are often
mer handles, it would be a good thing for them priced instruments, but also in the popular priced
and for the makers of the tools as well. There pianos, which illustrates that the manufacturers inflicted upon persons who have agreed to pur-
is much variation in this respect, and the tun- are always keeping their eyes open for improve- chase articles hereinafter enumerated, to be paid
for after delivery, therefore,
ers themselves are to blame for not making their ments.
"Section 1. Be it enacted, etc. That in case
The
trade
is
not
alone
satisfactory,
as
far
as
views better known. The result of such a move
would be doubly advantageous. The columns of pianos are concerned, but there is much activ- of any written or verbal agreement in or by the
lease, bailment or otherwise to purchase any
this page are always open to practical readers ity shown in the smaller instruments.
H. A. Weymann's Sons are doing well with article of pianos, melodeons, organs, musical in-
who have such ideas.
their piano department, with the James and Holm- struments, sewing machines, typewriting ma-
Communications for this department should be strom piano as a leader, and are also selling a chines, or of household furniture for household
use in the home or residence of the purchaser in
addressed to the Editor, Technical Department, great many pianos made to their special order.
The sheet music trade is lively a t present, as the State of Pennsylvania whereby the purchase
The Music Trade Review.
the theatres here are mostly playing at present money or portions thereof for any such article
musical comedy and comic opera, which always are to be paid after the making of such agree-
NEW CHICKERING AGENTS.
means a spurt in sheet music. The local publish- ment, and in case possession of any such article
shall be given by the person or persons agreeing
Farrand Co. at Detroit and Froess at Erie, Pa. ers are also doing considerable, particularly M.
to sell (herein called vender) to the person or
D.
Swisher,
who
always
keeps
up
to
date
in
any-
—President Foster to Europe—Chickering
persons agreeing to purchase (herein called
thing in his line.
Agents to Meet in April.
A fine Estey pipe organ was installed last week vendee) before full payment of the price and
in the new Ebenezer M. E. Church, of this city. the vendee shall have paid to the vender at least
(Special to The Review.)
50 per cent, of the price by rent or otherwise,
Henry S. Fry presided, and the assistants were:
Boston, Mass., March 16, 1905.
for
such article, and if the vendee shall have
During the past week the agency for the Mrs. Corinne Wiest-Anthony, soprano; F. G. Rig-
Chickering & Sons instruments has been placed gins, baritone, and F. Nevins Wiest, cornetist. A made default in payment to the vender at any
with Messrs. Froess Bros., at Erie, Pa., and with portion of the cost of the instrument was con- time or times of any purchase money of such sale,
the Farrand Organ Co., at Detroit, Mich. Presi- tributed by Andrew Carnegie, who has, within by rent or otherwise, or in paying any money for
dent Foster, of Chickering & Sons, left last week the past two years, participated in the donation rent or bailment of such article, and the vender
shall have given sixty days' written notice to
for his usual summer visit to the Mediterranean. of over two hundred Estey pipe organs.
J. B. Woodford is in the South on a trip for the vendee, or his or her legal representatives, or
The idea originated by Chickering & Sons last
person in possession of such article for him, her
year, of inviting the various dealers in the coun- recreation, and does not expect to return home
or
them, that at the expiration of sixty days from
try who handle the Chickering line as the com- before early next month. Elaborate prepara-
the time of giving such notice the vender, or
pany desires it to be handled, to come to Boston tions are being made by the Wanamaker piano
his or her legal representative, will take pos-
for three or four days as guests of the company, department for the celebration soon of their an-
session of such article unless such payments of
niversary,
when
fine
musical
programmes
will
be
proved such a success that it is to be repeated
the
price and money for rent and bailment
this year. Already invitations have been sent presented.
due and in arrears, shall have been paid, and
George
Miller,
of
the
Lester
Piano
Co.,
re-
to the ones whom the company considers their
also in case the vendee, or his or her legal rep-
"loyal Chickering men," and acceptances are be- ports that the factory of the company is being resentative, during that time shall not pay to the
pushed
to
its
uttermost
in
order
to
get
stock
ing received. The plan is to have these dealers,
vender, or his or her legal representative, all
50 or 60 of them, come to Boston, spend several ahead, but thus far with very little success, as payments then due and in arrears, for the price,
the
wholesale
business
of
the
firm
is
unprece-
days at the factory, get acquainted with the firm,
rent or money for bailment, then the vender
its desires, its methods, its ideals, and with each dentedly large. "It is amazing," says Mr. Miller, shall have the right to take, free from all rights,
other. It is not the intention of the company "how much of a demand there is for grands. claims and demands of the vendee, or his, or her,
to "make a splurge"—to give a big formal ban- When we went into that part of the business or their legal representatives, possession of such
quet, or theatre parties or anything of that about a year ago, I had no idea there was such article, upon the repayment to the vendee, or his
nature, but to use the time usually given to these a demand for grands. But since we started to or her or their legal representatives, of 50 per
things in ways more suitable—and really more manufacture them it has been with difficulty that cent, of all money or rent which the vendee, les-
agreeable—to business men of standing and abil- we have been able to keep one on hand at our see, bailee, or his or her legal representatives,
ity. The gathering to be about the middle of local store for exhibition purposes."
shall have paid to the vender or his legal repre-
Mr. Pressey, of the Lester Co., is traveling at sentatives, on account of the price of the sale of
April, and promises to be very pleasant for all
present in the Middle West. G. H. Robbins has such article, but the vender, or his or her legal
concerned.
also started on the road for an extended trip. representative shall not otherwise take posses-
PROF. BARNES REPRESENTS KIMBALL CO. G. M. Ackerly, who handles the Lester in sion thereof by legal procedings otherwise in any
Patchogue, New York, was in Philadelphia this case.
week selecting his spring stock of Lesters.
(Special to The Review.)
Utica, N. Y., March 13, 1905.
"Section 2. It shall be unlawful to make any
Among the Philadelphia visitors this week
Prof. A. L. Barnes, who represents the W. W. were Mr. Markley, representing the Arthur King lease or agreement of sale, sale of bailment of
Kimball Co., of Chicago, in the sale of church Piano Co.; H. A. Buegeleisen, of the firm of any of the articles mentioned in this act con-
organs, will hereafter make Utica his headquar- Buegeleisen & Jacobson, and M. B. Markham, of trary to the provisions thereof and none of said
ters in the distribution of the organs of the com- C. E. Schunack, stool and scarf manufacturers. provision shall be waived or dispensed with.
pany in the eastern States. His many friends
"Section 3. All acts or parts of acts incon-
The Ludwig Co. have been having an excellent
will be glad to have Prof. Barnes return to Utica. spring trade, particularly on their latest styles, sistent herewith are hereby repealed."
style T and M, both of which are beautiful in
Robert Stern, a sixteen-year-old youth, was workmanship and containing the superb Ludwig
Jacob Wicks, Sr., father-in-law of John Christ-
killed last week by falling down the elevator tone.
man, of Christman Sons, passed away last week
shaft in Nordheimer's piano factory in Hamilton,
J. Harry Estey was a Philadelphia visitor this at his late residence 67 East 92d street, in his
Can.
week, having stopped off here on his way home S5th year.
LEGISLATION THAT MAY INJURE PIANO TRADE.
POOLE
Appeal to cultivated tastes. They art
marvels of beauty and form at once a
valuable accessory to any piano store
f and t APPLETON STREET. BOSTON. MASS.