Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 7 - Page 40
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THE MUSIC TRADE
production. The most intricate as well as the
simplest of the Regina products is perfectly con-
structed and gives no trouble whatever to the
possessor if properly and carefully handled.
Simplicity of manipulation is one of the strong-
est of the Regina's many just claims for liberal
support. A child of eight or ten years can oper-
ate a Regina as effectively as an adult.
THE MANUFACTURE OF GUITARS.
C. H. Ditson & Co. Publish Some Interesting
Facts Regarding the Manufacture of Their
instruments Which Show the Thorough
Methods Adopted in the Turning Out of
First Class Guitars.
In a recent edition of their "Illustrated Cata-
logue of Musical Instruments," C. H. Ditson &
Co., New York, refer to their line of guitars as
follows: "In the manufacture of our guitars we
have endeavored to obtain two essential points,
viz.: Tone and durability. The first is accom-
plished only by a delicate and proper construc-
tion of the instrument, and by the exercise of a
full knowledge of what is required to produce
the best result from strings and sounding-board.
A true and satisfactory instrument can only be
assured in a well-proportioned guitar—depth at
each end exactly right; top of the correct thick-
ness, and ribbing done with the care necessary
to properly combine the whole. Our guitars have
been made in the most thorough manner by
those who have had years of experience, and a
knowledge gained by time and many costly ex-
periments. The second point, durability, comes
first—from the use of perfect material, well sea-
soned woods, and the best of everything that
enters into the construction of the instruments;
secondly—from the exclusive use of first-class
workmen, who understand the necessity of care
in every detail, and who are paid sufficient to
afford them to do their work properly. This
combination cannot fail to produce the best pos-
sible results. In these instruments scarcely a
scrap of wood enters into their construction that
has not been seasoned in the dry-rooms of the
factory twelve months, and the more important
portions, such as top, sides, bottoms and necks,
often season for twice that length of time. This,
together with the fact that every portion of the
instruments, including the machine heads, are
made under one roof, and are carefully watched
from first to last, that there may be no weak
spots in the completed product, assures an article
as near perfection as it is possible to make."
in the room. The inventor has provided shelves
at the bottom next to the pedals for books, with
additional shelves at the top, also for books and
pictures. The writing desk section is con-
structed above the keyboard of the organ, com-
partments being provided for letters, ink, pens,
etc. The portion which serves for the writing
allowing free access to the keys. The pedals are
table folds up and forms the front of the organ,
also hinged, so that when not in use they can be
pushed up out of sight. Such a novelty would
Le very attractive and be of more than ordinary
interest. The patentee is Charles S. Gardner, of
Easton, Pa.
THE HARP.
I beard a murmurous sound of throbbing strings
That quivered in the sunlight by the stream—
Sad notes that fluttered like a young heart breaking.
The dim blue hollows of the woodland waking
With sorrows from the shadow world of dream,
And tales of shadow-haunted queens and kings.
Over your harp you bent; but when I came
You littea your dark eyes, and your song died —
Although your fingers in the strings yet straying
Thrill the hushed woodlands with enchanted playing
As you arose to wander by my side.
Breathing sweet words that set my heart aflame,
From cups of crystal and of amethyst
And golden bowls of summer, sapphire lipped,
We diank deep draughts of life, O Love, together :
We wandered through dim nights among the heather.
In late September when the young moon dipped
Her amber horn in dewy silver mist.
And now. when winter comes, and wood and fell
In one white whirl are hidden from our eyes,
Dreaming together by the sparkling embers,
You touch, once more, the harp that still remembers
Though in our hearts no shade of sorrow lies—
The dark eyed sorrows that in dreamland dwell.
I hear once more tlie tale of gueens and kings
Caught in the nets of love ; and how they died ;
Yet—though for all the sorrow of the telling
Tears of compassion in my eyes are welling—
Because we two have wandered side by side,
My heart may grieve not with the grieving strings.
—London Daily News.
A Great Aid to a Proper Hearing of the Best
Records on the Talking Machine.
During a visit on Tuesday to the headquarters
of the Victor Distributing & Export Co., 77
Chambers street, The Review listened to a num-
ber of marvelous new records rendered with the
aid of the Victor trumpet. The effect is exceed-
ingly realistic, the human voice being perfectly
reproduced without even a suspicion of the
"tinning" or metallic sound so conspicuous and
objectionable in the early days of the talking
machine. The Victor trumpet is a triumph of
skill in acoustics and it is hard to believe that
any further development of talking machine
sound-producing appliance can be effected. The
price of this device is so reasonable and the serv-
ice it renders is so valuable that, as a stand-
ard product, there is practically no limit to its
utilization in the field to which it belongs—a
field in which very conspicuous merit is neces-
sary to secure special attention.
The latest is a book case and writing desk,
which is constructed in combination with an or-
gan. Such an invention is not of practical bene-
fit, but is only a novelty. Very little advantage
is to be gained by placing such articles in com-
bination, unless it were necessary to save space
A STATEMENT FROM FELIX.
His Lawyers Publish a Statement in Which the
Various Ventures of Felix Are Described^
His Connection With the Music Trade.
The attorneys for John Felix, New York, the
alleged easy mark for wire-tappers, as related in
last week's Review, gave out a statement regard-
ing their client Friday last, and among other
things they said this of his connection with the
trade. "I was always interested in music, and
I took up, partly as an occupation and partly as
an amusement, the manufacture and sale of
stringed musical instruments, in which I have
been engaged up to the present time. * * *
It has also been stated that I lost £50,000
($250,000) through one Newman. The fact in
regard to this matter was that Newman was the
advertising agent for my musical instrument
business, and I did lose through him about $800.
I have never been a gambler, and have never
lost any large amounts of money through
gambling. In addition to my business in Leip-
zig I am also a large real estate holder there. I
have always lived strictly within my income,
and have more than recouped the different
losses I met with in business."
FRANK SCRIBNER GOES WEST.
Will Make His Headquarters in Chicago, From
Which Point He Will Make Canvass.
Saturday last Frank Scribner left New York
for a three weeks' trip west, with the greater
part of the time set down for Chicago. He took
with him over 100 samples of Weiss harmonicas
and novelties, the largest and most varied he has
VISITORS TO NEW YORK.
ever shown. The Palmer House will be head-
quarters, and for the ensuing month there will
With other dealers visiting the New York
be warm times in the windy town night and day.
small goods trade this week, placing orders for
spring stock, were: C. Guth, buyer for the Other small goods factors of large size and trade
Hughes & Son Piano Co., Bangor, Me.; A. B. importance will also be on the ground, includ-
ing Wm. R. Gratz, H. Hohner and others.
Clinton, New Haven, Conn.
THE VICTOR TRUMPET.
BOOK CASE, WRITING DESK AND ORGAN.
REVl£W
The "VICTOR" Always in the Lead
All of Sembrich's Celebrated
Selections; also Vi o 1 i n
Records by Maud Powell
which are GEMS.
Perfect Records of SOPRANO VOICES and of the VIOLIN
are Rare enough to interest you. Orders filled complete within
24 hours.
THE GRAND PRIZE FOR TALKING MACHINES
at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo., has been
Awarded to the Victor Talking Machine Co.
THE CHAMBERS
VICTOR DISTRIBUTING
AND EXPORT
CO.
STREET,
NEW YORK
OWING TO INCREASE IN BUSINESS
Ha.ve R-emoved to 2 9 6 B r o a d w a y , N e w YorK.
ANDS. liOCH,
HARMONICA AND ACCOR.DEON MANUFACTURER..
THE MUSIC TRADE
production. The most intricate as well as the
simplest of the Regina products is perfectly con-
structed and gives no trouble whatever to the
possessor if properly and carefully handled.
Simplicity of manipulation is one of the strong-
est of the Regina's many just claims for liberal
support. A child of eight or ten years can oper-
ate a Regina as effectively as an adult.
THE MANUFACTURE OF GUITARS.
C. H. Ditson & Co. Publish Some Interesting
Facts Regarding the Manufacture of Their
instruments Which Show the Thorough
Methods Adopted in the Turning Out of
First Class Guitars.
In a recent edition of their "Illustrated Cata-
logue of Musical Instruments," C. H. Ditson &
Co., New York, refer to their line of guitars as
follows: "In the manufacture of our guitars we
have endeavored to obtain two essential points,
viz.: Tone and durability. The first is accom-
plished only by a delicate and proper construc-
tion of the instrument, and by the exercise of a
full knowledge of what is required to produce
the best result from strings and sounding-board.
A true and satisfactory instrument can only be
assured in a well-proportioned guitar—depth at
each end exactly right; top of the correct thick-
ness, and ribbing done with the care necessary
to properly combine the whole. Our guitars have
been made in the most thorough manner by
those who have had years of experience, and a
knowledge gained by time and many costly ex-
periments. The second point, durability, comes
first—from the use of perfect material, well sea-
soned woods, and the best of everything that
enters into the construction of the instruments;
secondly—from the exclusive use of first-class
workmen, who understand the necessity of care
in every detail, and who are paid sufficient to
afford them to do their work properly. This
combination cannot fail to produce the best pos-
sible results. In these instruments scarcely a
scrap of wood enters into their construction that
has not been seasoned in the dry-rooms of the
factory twelve months, and the more important
portions, such as top, sides, bottoms and necks,
often season for twice that length of time. This,
together with the fact that every portion of the
instruments, including the machine heads, are
made under one roof, and are carefully watched
from first to last, that there may be no weak
spots in the completed product, assures an article
as near perfection as it is possible to make."
in the room. The inventor has provided shelves
at the bottom next to the pedals for books, with
additional shelves at the top, also for books and
pictures. The writing desk section is con-
structed above the keyboard of the organ, com-
partments being provided for letters, ink, pens,
etc. The portion which serves for the writing
allowing free access to the keys. The pedals are
table folds up and forms the front of the organ,
also hinged, so that when not in use they can be
pushed up out of sight. Such a novelty would
Le very attractive and be of more than ordinary
interest. The patentee is Charles S. Gardner, of
Easton, Pa.
THE HARP.
I beard a murmurous sound of throbbing strings
That quivered in the sunlight by the stream—
Sad notes that fluttered like a young heart breaking.
The dim blue hollows of the woodland waking
With sorrows from the shadow world of dream,
And tales of shadow-haunted queens and kings.
Over your harp you bent; but when I came
You littea your dark eyes, and your song died —
Although your fingers in the strings yet straying
Thrill the hushed woodlands with enchanted playing
As you arose to wander by my side.
Breathing sweet words that set my heart aflame,
From cups of crystal and of amethyst
And golden bowls of summer, sapphire lipped,
We diank deep draughts of life, O Love, together :
We wandered through dim nights among the heather.
In late September when the young moon dipped
Her amber horn in dewy silver mist.
And now. when winter comes, and wood and fell
In one white whirl are hidden from our eyes,
Dreaming together by the sparkling embers,
You touch, once more, the harp that still remembers
Though in our hearts no shade of sorrow lies—
The dark eyed sorrows that in dreamland dwell.
I hear once more tlie tale of gueens and kings
Caught in the nets of love ; and how they died ;
Yet—though for all the sorrow of the telling
Tears of compassion in my eyes are welling—
Because we two have wandered side by side,
My heart may grieve not with the grieving strings.
—London Daily News.
A Great Aid to a Proper Hearing of the Best
Records on the Talking Machine.
During a visit on Tuesday to the headquarters
of the Victor Distributing & Export Co., 77
Chambers street, The Review listened to a num-
ber of marvelous new records rendered with the
aid of the Victor trumpet. The effect is exceed-
ingly realistic, the human voice being perfectly
reproduced without even a suspicion of the
"tinning" or metallic sound so conspicuous and
objectionable in the early days of the talking
machine. The Victor trumpet is a triumph of
skill in acoustics and it is hard to believe that
any further development of talking machine
sound-producing appliance can be effected. The
price of this device is so reasonable and the serv-
ice it renders is so valuable that, as a stand-
ard product, there is practically no limit to its
utilization in the field to which it belongs—a
field in which very conspicuous merit is neces-
sary to secure special attention.
The latest is a book case and writing desk,
which is constructed in combination with an or-
gan. Such an invention is not of practical bene-
fit, but is only a novelty. Very little advantage
is to be gained by placing such articles in com-
bination, unless it were necessary to save space
A STATEMENT FROM FELIX.
His Lawyers Publish a Statement in Which the
Various Ventures of Felix Are Described^
His Connection With the Music Trade.
The attorneys for John Felix, New York, the
alleged easy mark for wire-tappers, as related in
last week's Review, gave out a statement regard-
ing their client Friday last, and among other
things they said this of his connection with the
trade. "I was always interested in music, and
I took up, partly as an occupation and partly as
an amusement, the manufacture and sale of
stringed musical instruments, in which I have
been engaged up to the present time. * * *
It has also been stated that I lost £50,000
($250,000) through one Newman. The fact in
regard to this matter was that Newman was the
advertising agent for my musical instrument
business, and I did lose through him about $800.
I have never been a gambler, and have never
lost any large amounts of money through
gambling. In addition to my business in Leip-
zig I am also a large real estate holder there. I
have always lived strictly within my income,
and have more than recouped the different
losses I met with in business."
FRANK SCRIBNER GOES WEST.
Will Make His Headquarters in Chicago, From
Which Point He Will Make Canvass.
Saturday last Frank Scribner left New York
for a three weeks' trip west, with the greater
part of the time set down for Chicago. He took
with him over 100 samples of Weiss harmonicas
and novelties, the largest and most varied he has
VISITORS TO NEW YORK.
ever shown. The Palmer House will be head-
quarters, and for the ensuing month there will
With other dealers visiting the New York
be warm times in the windy town night and day.
small goods trade this week, placing orders for
spring stock, were: C. Guth, buyer for the Other small goods factors of large size and trade
Hughes & Son Piano Co., Bangor, Me.; A. B. importance will also be on the ground, includ-
ing Wm. R. Gratz, H. Hohner and others.
Clinton, New Haven, Conn.
THE VICTOR TRUMPET.
BOOK CASE, WRITING DESK AND ORGAN.
REVl£W
The "VICTOR" Always in the Lead
All of Sembrich's Celebrated
Selections; also Vi o 1 i n
Records by Maud Powell
which are GEMS.
Perfect Records of SOPRANO VOICES and of the VIOLIN
are Rare enough to interest you. Orders filled complete within
24 hours.
THE GRAND PRIZE FOR TALKING MACHINES
at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo., has been
Awarded to the Victor Talking Machine Co.
THE CHAMBERS
VICTOR DISTRIBUTING
AND EXPORT
CO.
STREET,
NEW YORK
OWING TO INCREASE IN BUSINESS
Ha.ve R-emoved to 2 9 6 B r o a d w a y , N e w YorK.
ANDS. liOCH,
HARMONICA AND ACCOR.DEON MANUFACTURER..
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