Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 14 - Page 38
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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
with righteous indignation. "Would I turn my
house into a cheap nigger minstrel show!" said
Amusing Case Which Recently Came Up in a Mrs. Mengen, "and my bird is perfectly ruined.
He used to be a real little gentleman, he used,
Downtown Court Showing How the Parrot
and now he just squawks all day like that box
Can be Corrupted.
next door and what I want, please your honor,
A funny case came up in one of the downtown is damages for corruption of my bird's good
courts the other day, and it furnished enough tastes." Here Mrs. Frye broke in with her side
amusement for one morning's session. The prin- of the question, saying, "Damages, is it she
cipals in the performance were a talking machine wants; she ought to pay me for teaching her
and a parrot. It was pretty hard to get at what bird new tricks. He's worth double the money
the trouble really was as both seemed to have that he was if she wanted to sell him." Here
the better of the argument. These were repre- Mrs. Mengen issued a hysterical shriek, "Sell my
sented by two irate women and either one could parrot, would I sell my parrot? Why not any
double discount either parrot or talking machine. more than that woman would sell one of her
It seems that Mrs. Mengen had a parrot when children." This proved too much for his honor,
first she moved into the neighborhood that was who said. "Now, see here, I'll tell you what we'll
noted for the elegance of its language, to say do for the present. We'll just throw this case
nothing of its manners, and all went well until out of court and if ever you bring it back, why
Mrs> Frye moved into the flat next door with a you bring your talking machine and you bring
few children and a talking machine. The chil- your parrot and then we can judge of the merits
dren were all right, oh, yes, indeed. Mrs. Men- of the case better," and both women went away
gen would be the last one to complain over the vowing vengeance but marveling at the wisdom
innocent babble of children (she herself had a of the judge.
parrot, and she remembered the application of
people who live in glass houses), but these chil-
dren ever and anon kept that talking machine
EASTER MUSIC FROM A PAPER ORGAN.
going and they kept reeling off what Mrs. Men-
gen was pleased to call "cheap nigger minstrel
(Special to The Review.)
jokes and songs" that completely demoralized
Boston, Mass., April 5, 1905.
her parrot who soon began to develop tendencies
A pipe organ standing 10 feet in height and
that way. One bright morning when the win- nearly as wide, made entirely out of writing pa-
dows were opened sounds emanated from Mrs. per and perfect in every detail, is being shown in
Mengen's flat that led Mrs. Frye into a state of
the stationery department of the Jordan Marsh
fine frenzy since she did not reckon on the pos- store. The pipes are made from the large sheets
sibility of the parrot learning everything he
of the plain writing paper trimmed with gilt
heard but took the imitation of her pet talking
and from the largest to the smallest detail in
machine to be "mud slinging from next door."
the construction the organ is made of writing
The molee grew more interesting since every-
paper or of stationery material. Flowers and
time the talking machine began the parrot
vines, the smilax and the wisteria climb artisti-
started up and the neighbors began heaping im-
cally over and above the pipes. Easter lilies on
precations all around accusing Mrs. Mengen of
owning a talking machine, while Mrs. Frye was either side of the keyboard lack only the odor
denounced as possessing a parrot. "Would I of real lilies, apparently, and the whole effect is
own such a thing as a parrot!" said Mrs. Frye, one of the daintiest bits of Easter decoration ever
attempted.
THE PARROT AND TALKING MACHINE.
DECORATIVE:
PROFIT-BRINGING =
Not only does the organ stand as a piece of
beautiful Easter decoration, but upon it, or
rather from within, where an Aeolian grand has
been placed, there comes a volume of sweet sound
and the best of Easter music. Concerts are given
every afternoon and morning. Combined with
the dainty appearance of the organ, with its
whiteness and pretty decorations, the mystery of
the music that comes from within it is impres-
sive, and adds an effective touch to the whole ef-
fect.
The details of a regular church organ have
been closely followed. The idea is a good one,
and the carrying out of the idea is beautiful and
in every way in accord with the Easter spirit.
EDISON AGAIN AROUND.
Everyone who knows anything at all in con-
nection with the trade will be pleased to hear
that Thos. A. Edison, the distinguished inventor
and scientist, who underwent a delicate opera-
tion of the ear, in close proximity to the brain,
to improve his hearing, is so far recovered that
he is about the laboratory of his vast plant at
Orange, N. J,, absorbed as ever in his numerous
experiments and general work. The "Wizard"
was confined to his bed for a month, and the
bandages have not been removed yet. It was
considered extra hazardous for a man of his age,
fifty-seven years, to undergo such an ordeal, but
he submitted to the surgeon's knife with philo-
sophical calmness and resignation, confident the
much-sought-for relief would follow. Happily
his courage has been rewarded and the distin-
guished patient, it is hoped, has many years of
usefulness before him.
C. A. Meyer, who for five years was local man-
ager for Sherman, Clay & Co., in Seattle, and
who later moved to San Francisco, has returned
to Seattle for the purpose of locating permanent-
ly. He will have charge of the Kohler & Chase
store at 1305 Second avenue, Seattle, Wash.
= SELF SELLING
HOHNER'S LYRE HARMONICA ASSORTMENT
AN INDISPENSABLE HARMONICA OFFER
N o . 2 O O . Combining a very attractive Har-
monica stand, made in the shape of a Lyre, which
will serve as a handsome decoration in a show-win-
dow or on a showcase, and an assortment of 12
Hohner Harmonicas, consisting- of 4 instruments to
retail at 25 cents each, 3 to retail at 35 cents each, 3
to retail at 50 cents each, 1 to retail at 75 cents, and
another to retail at $1.00. The dealer sells the 1 lar-
monicas for $5.30, making a profit of about 50 per
cent., as well as being put in possession of a grand
Harmonica stand which he can vtse for years. Size
of stand 19x21 inches.
A postal will bring to you a handy little
article for keeping together letters, bills, etc.
The Hohner Harmonicas and Accordeons
received the Gold Medal at the World's
Fair, St. Louis, 1904.
YOUR JOBBER
M. HOHNER
354 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
with righteous indignation. "Would I turn my
house into a cheap nigger minstrel show!" said
Amusing Case Which Recently Came Up in a Mrs. Mengen, "and my bird is perfectly ruined.
He used to be a real little gentleman, he used,
Downtown Court Showing How the Parrot
and now he just squawks all day like that box
Can be Corrupted.
next door and what I want, please your honor,
A funny case came up in one of the downtown is damages for corruption of my bird's good
courts the other day, and it furnished enough tastes." Here Mrs. Frye broke in with her side
amusement for one morning's session. The prin- of the question, saying, "Damages, is it she
cipals in the performance were a talking machine wants; she ought to pay me for teaching her
and a parrot. It was pretty hard to get at what bird new tricks. He's worth double the money
the trouble really was as both seemed to have that he was if she wanted to sell him." Here
the better of the argument. These were repre- Mrs. Mengen issued a hysterical shriek, "Sell my
sented by two irate women and either one could parrot, would I sell my parrot? Why not any
double discount either parrot or talking machine. more than that woman would sell one of her
It seems that Mrs. Mengen had a parrot when children." This proved too much for his honor,
first she moved into the neighborhood that was who said. "Now, see here, I'll tell you what we'll
noted for the elegance of its language, to say do for the present. We'll just throw this case
nothing of its manners, and all went well until out of court and if ever you bring it back, why
Mrs> Frye moved into the flat next door with a you bring your talking machine and you bring
few children and a talking machine. The chil- your parrot and then we can judge of the merits
dren were all right, oh, yes, indeed. Mrs. Men- of the case better," and both women went away
gen would be the last one to complain over the vowing vengeance but marveling at the wisdom
innocent babble of children (she herself had a of the judge.
parrot, and she remembered the application of
people who live in glass houses), but these chil-
dren ever and anon kept that talking machine
EASTER MUSIC FROM A PAPER ORGAN.
going and they kept reeling off what Mrs. Men-
gen was pleased to call "cheap nigger minstrel
(Special to The Review.)
jokes and songs" that completely demoralized
Boston, Mass., April 5, 1905.
her parrot who soon began to develop tendencies
A pipe organ standing 10 feet in height and
that way. One bright morning when the win- nearly as wide, made entirely out of writing pa-
dows were opened sounds emanated from Mrs. per and perfect in every detail, is being shown in
Mengen's flat that led Mrs. Frye into a state of
the stationery department of the Jordan Marsh
fine frenzy since she did not reckon on the pos- store. The pipes are made from the large sheets
sibility of the parrot learning everything he
of the plain writing paper trimmed with gilt
heard but took the imitation of her pet talking
and from the largest to the smallest detail in
machine to be "mud slinging from next door."
the construction the organ is made of writing
The molee grew more interesting since every-
paper or of stationery material. Flowers and
time the talking machine began the parrot
vines, the smilax and the wisteria climb artisti-
started up and the neighbors began heaping im-
cally over and above the pipes. Easter lilies on
precations all around accusing Mrs. Mengen of
owning a talking machine, while Mrs. Frye was either side of the keyboard lack only the odor
denounced as possessing a parrot. "Would I of real lilies, apparently, and the whole effect is
own such a thing as a parrot!" said Mrs. Frye, one of the daintiest bits of Easter decoration ever
attempted.
THE PARROT AND TALKING MACHINE.
DECORATIVE:
PROFIT-BRINGING =
Not only does the organ stand as a piece of
beautiful Easter decoration, but upon it, or
rather from within, where an Aeolian grand has
been placed, there comes a volume of sweet sound
and the best of Easter music. Concerts are given
every afternoon and morning. Combined with
the dainty appearance of the organ, with its
whiteness and pretty decorations, the mystery of
the music that comes from within it is impres-
sive, and adds an effective touch to the whole ef-
fect.
The details of a regular church organ have
been closely followed. The idea is a good one,
and the carrying out of the idea is beautiful and
in every way in accord with the Easter spirit.
EDISON AGAIN AROUND.
Everyone who knows anything at all in con-
nection with the trade will be pleased to hear
that Thos. A. Edison, the distinguished inventor
and scientist, who underwent a delicate opera-
tion of the ear, in close proximity to the brain,
to improve his hearing, is so far recovered that
he is about the laboratory of his vast plant at
Orange, N. J,, absorbed as ever in his numerous
experiments and general work. The "Wizard"
was confined to his bed for a month, and the
bandages have not been removed yet. It was
considered extra hazardous for a man of his age,
fifty-seven years, to undergo such an ordeal, but
he submitted to the surgeon's knife with philo-
sophical calmness and resignation, confident the
much-sought-for relief would follow. Happily
his courage has been rewarded and the distin-
guished patient, it is hoped, has many years of
usefulness before him.
C. A. Meyer, who for five years was local man-
ager for Sherman, Clay & Co., in Seattle, and
who later moved to San Francisco, has returned
to Seattle for the purpose of locating permanent-
ly. He will have charge of the Kohler & Chase
store at 1305 Second avenue, Seattle, Wash.
= SELF SELLING
HOHNER'S LYRE HARMONICA ASSORTMENT
AN INDISPENSABLE HARMONICA OFFER
N o . 2 O O . Combining a very attractive Har-
monica stand, made in the shape of a Lyre, which
will serve as a handsome decoration in a show-win-
dow or on a showcase, and an assortment of 12
Hohner Harmonicas, consisting- of 4 instruments to
retail at 25 cents each, 3 to retail at 35 cents each, 3
to retail at 50 cents each, 1 to retail at 75 cents, and
another to retail at $1.00. The dealer sells the 1 lar-
monicas for $5.30, making a profit of about 50 per
cent., as well as being put in possession of a grand
Harmonica stand which he can vtse for years. Size
of stand 19x21 inches.
A postal will bring to you a handy little
article for keeping together letters, bills, etc.
The Hohner Harmonicas and Accordeons
received the Gold Medal at the World's
Fair, St. Louis, 1904.
YOUR JOBBER
M. HOHNER
354 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
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