Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 41 N. 17 - Page 37
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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
^£3^^^^5^
37
*
In the Musical Merchandise Domain
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
Politics Affect Business Somewhat—Trade a
Little
Lighter
This
Week—Conditions
Healthy, However, and Prices Are Stiffly
Maintained.
Possibly the political campaigns being waged
more or less vigorously at the present time in
all parts of the country have their effect, for busi-
ness is not so pushing as last week. The dif-
ference is slight—hardly perceptible, as it were,
considering the season's on-rush—but noticeable
just the same, according to reports emanating
from quarters right in touch. Then again, firms
forging along by slow and extremely conserva-
tive methods, aver orders have been multiplying
so rapidly that difficulty is encountered in fill-
ing them promptly as desired. Further inquiry,
however, developed a deficient shipping depart-
ment, and a natural disposition to procrastinate
a la practices of the "old boys" in the business.
Generally speaking, trade is moving along in
fine shape, and when the election bombast has
ceased and the debris been cleared away, a verit-
able scramble for goods is put down as an abso-
lute certainty. Prices are being stiffly maintained,
and there is no probability of the slightest shad-
ing on either foreign or domestic merchandise.
On not a few imported lines a shortage before
the holidays would be in no way surprising, ad-
vices from European small goods centers being
strongly tinctured with hints of this character.
Therefore the wholesale slock houses are justi-
fied in advising their trade to plan orders early
so as to be sure their specifications can be cov-
ered. This is no idle suggestion, but one found-
ed on an intelligent survey of conditions and
formulated for the direct benefit of those whom
it may most particularly concern.
This is about the situation as summed up for
The Review by the senior partner of a wide-
awake firm: "We cannot say there is any slack-
ening up, but there seems to be a little lull this
week, undoubtedly due to the political furore
everywhere. Of course, it is more pronounced in
certain quarters, and in those spots the receipt of
orders is not up to the normal, hence what fall-
ing off there is this week must be ascribed to
that cause. But, bless you, we are busy all right,
and our doubled shipping force have their hands
full. After election, however, things will hum,
and it will keep every one of us just humping
way into the night to clean up the order file.
Each day must take care of itself, else we would
be swamped. The holiday trade is the best in
years, but the dealers delay orders at their own
peril. This is a downright fact, and the caution
should be heeded."
accordeons is far in excess of any previous sea-
son. The Southern orders have been particularly
heavy, and jobbers who placed orders at the be-
ginning of the season are already replenishing
stock.
DECLINE IN IMPORTS
Of Musical Merchandise Due to the Growth in
Demand for American-Made Goods.
Zz&Z^&Z&Z&2&&Z&&?&?£^
line, viewed either as a whole or individual pat-
terns. He declares trade is splendid, and in
speaking of Fred Morlock, who looks after city
ami nearby towns, says he is meeting with phe-
nomenal success. Aside from the truth of these
rs^ertions, it may be well to say that if any one
needs prodding up a call on Mr. Hunt—a Kansan
of purest ray serene—will turn the trick, as he
has a vein of optimism always on tap.
BUEQELEISEN & JACOBSON
One of the largest importers of musical instru-
ments in this city has for many years been in
the habit of making out an annual report com-
piled from the consular reports of the value of
the various articles of musical merchandise im-
ported into this country, and in going over it.
recently, The Review was astonished to see tin?
falling off in the value of imports since 18«y.
For the quarter just ending on October 1, the
value of imports of musical merchandise v*as
$25,163.75 less than for the same quarter in
1904, and for the fiscal year ending July 1 was
$120,000 less than for the preceding year. Tine
falling off is due to the increased sale of Ameri-
can made goods, particularly band and string in-
struments and sundries and parts.
Are Splendidly Prepared for a Great Trade This
Fall—An
immense Array of Goods and
Styles—A Chat With Mr. Luegeleisen.
In a resume of the trade at large, and his
own in particular, S. Buegeleisen, of Buegeleisen
& Jacobson, 113-115 University place, New York,
spoke to The Review in the following strain:
"Our Monarch accordeon is surely the premier
in its line, for we are having a heavier trade
than we ever figured on, and our reckoning in
this respect was placed high. We have carried
a tremendous stock of Monarchs, but it looks
now as if we might run short, therefore the trade
should cover their needs at the earliest possible
moment. The Monarch is entirely different from
the general run of accordeons, and has special
POPULARITY OF HOHNER GOODS.
features possersed by no others in the market,
The new importations of M. Hohner, of o54 bar none. The reeds are made from selected
steel, and are put in the instrument the same
Broadway, have proved the good judgment of
as
an organ, and can be taken out separately for
his
house
in
selecting
exactly
what
the
Ameri-
t
repairing. They are all hardwood, and turned
can public want. The demand from jobbers in
all sections, and the reports they make of sales by experts. Professionals of high musical stand-
ing say the Monarch remains unequaled for
has been unprecedented, and proves the great
popularity of their wares. The combination quality and volume of sound. We have twenty
cards that made such a hit last season are as different, styles—from two sets of reeds in sin-
popular as ever, and dealers do not consider their gle rows up to four sets; also all patterns and
stocks complete without several of these displays. styles of Vienna and German models of double
The accordeon trade has made great strides of rows. The Monarch is, indeed, all its name im-
late, and they are being kept busy to supply the plies.
demand for their well-known makes, particular-
"As for our Durro line of violins and special-
ly in the better grades. Dealers who have not ties, it is almost needless to speak," continued
secured the new Hohner catalogue are requested Mr. Buegeleisen, "as every dealer knows the fact
to send for it so that they can make their win- that they are the best line ever offered at the
ter selections at an early date.
price they are being sold. As a matter of down-
right truth the Durro is being handled by the
largest and most representative dealers, who are
A NOVELTY IN MUSIC BOXES.
already familiar with this superb violin's musi-
An entire new line of music boxes—almost a cal qualities, as it is being played by the best
dozen different styles—has been added by Chas. known artists in the United States. It would be
H. Ditson & Co., New York. They have an im- like painting the lily or gilding refined gold to
proved zither attachment in connection with the say more."
regulation perforated steel music disc, and the
cabinets are models of designing and superb fin-
A CLEVER VIOLIN MAKER.
ishes. Another addition is that of genuine Turk-
ish cymbals, the first lot being received direct
Mays Badgett, a violin maker, located at 41 Vi
from Constantinople last week. In leather mu-
sic rolls the firm pride themselves on carrying Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga., is attracting wide-
what they call the premier stock—the latest and spread attention throughout the country among
BIG ORDERS FOR GRATZ IMPORT CO.
most chic designs, that the best manufacturers in musical people by his excellent workmanship.
The continuous flow of orders into the ware- the country can produce. A supplementary cata- Last spring when E. Ysaye, the world-renowned
rooms of the W. R. Gratz Import Co., of 11 East logue of twenty-four pages, dealing with the de- violinist, was in Atlanta, he sent Mr. Badgett an
Twenty-second street, is . astonishing even the tails of these goods, is coming off the press, and autograph photograph, and complimented him as
most optimistic members of that firm and the Manager Hunt is more than pleased when a violin maker, stating that his workmanship
descanting upon the beauties and utility of the was well-nigh perfect. And the famed musician
demand for all kinds of Empress harmonicas and
had seen and tested for himself the merits of a
violin made by Mr. Badgett.
INVENTED DRUM MUFFLER.
TRADE MARK -
L,E A D
THEM
C. G. CONN CO.'S
New York Branch Office,
No. 46 West 28th Street.
Wallace Schultz, a son of H. S. Schultz, the
piano tuner, of No. 141 South Eighth street, Al-
lentown, Pa., has invented an ingenious device
to muffle and unmuffle a snare drum. He is
having his invention patented.
A display of the famous "Perfected
Conn-queror" Cornets and the When A. Meisel, son of C. Meisel, New York,
"Wonder" and American Model went "abroad" he took unto himself a wife, and
Band and Orchestra Instruments. Ihe happy pair are now enjoying their honey-
moon. He will return in time to vote, however,
JAS. F. BOYER, Mgr. and then get down to business.
THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
^£3^^^^5^
37
*
In the Musical Merchandise Domain
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
Politics Affect Business Somewhat—Trade a
Little
Lighter
This
Week—Conditions
Healthy, However, and Prices Are Stiffly
Maintained.
Possibly the political campaigns being waged
more or less vigorously at the present time in
all parts of the country have their effect, for busi-
ness is not so pushing as last week. The dif-
ference is slight—hardly perceptible, as it were,
considering the season's on-rush—but noticeable
just the same, according to reports emanating
from quarters right in touch. Then again, firms
forging along by slow and extremely conserva-
tive methods, aver orders have been multiplying
so rapidly that difficulty is encountered in fill-
ing them promptly as desired. Further inquiry,
however, developed a deficient shipping depart-
ment, and a natural disposition to procrastinate
a la practices of the "old boys" in the business.
Generally speaking, trade is moving along in
fine shape, and when the election bombast has
ceased and the debris been cleared away, a verit-
able scramble for goods is put down as an abso-
lute certainty. Prices are being stiffly maintained,
and there is no probability of the slightest shad-
ing on either foreign or domestic merchandise.
On not a few imported lines a shortage before
the holidays would be in no way surprising, ad-
vices from European small goods centers being
strongly tinctured with hints of this character.
Therefore the wholesale slock houses are justi-
fied in advising their trade to plan orders early
so as to be sure their specifications can be cov-
ered. This is no idle suggestion, but one found-
ed on an intelligent survey of conditions and
formulated for the direct benefit of those whom
it may most particularly concern.
This is about the situation as summed up for
The Review by the senior partner of a wide-
awake firm: "We cannot say there is any slack-
ening up, but there seems to be a little lull this
week, undoubtedly due to the political furore
everywhere. Of course, it is more pronounced in
certain quarters, and in those spots the receipt of
orders is not up to the normal, hence what fall-
ing off there is this week must be ascribed to
that cause. But, bless you, we are busy all right,
and our doubled shipping force have their hands
full. After election, however, things will hum,
and it will keep every one of us just humping
way into the night to clean up the order file.
Each day must take care of itself, else we would
be swamped. The holiday trade is the best in
years, but the dealers delay orders at their own
peril. This is a downright fact, and the caution
should be heeded."
accordeons is far in excess of any previous sea-
son. The Southern orders have been particularly
heavy, and jobbers who placed orders at the be-
ginning of the season are already replenishing
stock.
DECLINE IN IMPORTS
Of Musical Merchandise Due to the Growth in
Demand for American-Made Goods.
Zz&Z^&Z&Z&2&&Z&&?&?£^
line, viewed either as a whole or individual pat-
terns. He declares trade is splendid, and in
speaking of Fred Morlock, who looks after city
ami nearby towns, says he is meeting with phe-
nomenal success. Aside from the truth of these
rs^ertions, it may be well to say that if any one
needs prodding up a call on Mr. Hunt—a Kansan
of purest ray serene—will turn the trick, as he
has a vein of optimism always on tap.
BUEQELEISEN & JACOBSON
One of the largest importers of musical instru-
ments in this city has for many years been in
the habit of making out an annual report com-
piled from the consular reports of the value of
the various articles of musical merchandise im-
ported into this country, and in going over it.
recently, The Review was astonished to see tin?
falling off in the value of imports since 18«y.
For the quarter just ending on October 1, the
value of imports of musical merchandise v*as
$25,163.75 less than for the same quarter in
1904, and for the fiscal year ending July 1 was
$120,000 less than for the preceding year. Tine
falling off is due to the increased sale of Ameri-
can made goods, particularly band and string in-
struments and sundries and parts.
Are Splendidly Prepared for a Great Trade This
Fall—An
immense Array of Goods and
Styles—A Chat With Mr. Luegeleisen.
In a resume of the trade at large, and his
own in particular, S. Buegeleisen, of Buegeleisen
& Jacobson, 113-115 University place, New York,
spoke to The Review in the following strain:
"Our Monarch accordeon is surely the premier
in its line, for we are having a heavier trade
than we ever figured on, and our reckoning in
this respect was placed high. We have carried
a tremendous stock of Monarchs, but it looks
now as if we might run short, therefore the trade
should cover their needs at the earliest possible
moment. The Monarch is entirely different from
the general run of accordeons, and has special
POPULARITY OF HOHNER GOODS.
features possersed by no others in the market,
The new importations of M. Hohner, of o54 bar none. The reeds are made from selected
steel, and are put in the instrument the same
Broadway, have proved the good judgment of
as
an organ, and can be taken out separately for
his
house
in
selecting
exactly
what
the
Ameri-
t
repairing. They are all hardwood, and turned
can public want. The demand from jobbers in
all sections, and the reports they make of sales by experts. Professionals of high musical stand-
ing say the Monarch remains unequaled for
has been unprecedented, and proves the great
popularity of their wares. The combination quality and volume of sound. We have twenty
cards that made such a hit last season are as different, styles—from two sets of reeds in sin-
popular as ever, and dealers do not consider their gle rows up to four sets; also all patterns and
stocks complete without several of these displays. styles of Vienna and German models of double
The accordeon trade has made great strides of rows. The Monarch is, indeed, all its name im-
late, and they are being kept busy to supply the plies.
demand for their well-known makes, particular-
"As for our Durro line of violins and special-
ly in the better grades. Dealers who have not ties, it is almost needless to speak," continued
secured the new Hohner catalogue are requested Mr. Buegeleisen, "as every dealer knows the fact
to send for it so that they can make their win- that they are the best line ever offered at the
ter selections at an early date.
price they are being sold. As a matter of down-
right truth the Durro is being handled by the
largest and most representative dealers, who are
A NOVELTY IN MUSIC BOXES.
already familiar with this superb violin's musi-
An entire new line of music boxes—almost a cal qualities, as it is being played by the best
dozen different styles—has been added by Chas. known artists in the United States. It would be
H. Ditson & Co., New York. They have an im- like painting the lily or gilding refined gold to
proved zither attachment in connection with the say more."
regulation perforated steel music disc, and the
cabinets are models of designing and superb fin-
A CLEVER VIOLIN MAKER.
ishes. Another addition is that of genuine Turk-
ish cymbals, the first lot being received direct
Mays Badgett, a violin maker, located at 41 Vi
from Constantinople last week. In leather mu-
sic rolls the firm pride themselves on carrying Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga., is attracting wide-
what they call the premier stock—the latest and spread attention throughout the country among
BIG ORDERS FOR GRATZ IMPORT CO.
most chic designs, that the best manufacturers in musical people by his excellent workmanship.
The continuous flow of orders into the ware- the country can produce. A supplementary cata- Last spring when E. Ysaye, the world-renowned
rooms of the W. R. Gratz Import Co., of 11 East logue of twenty-four pages, dealing with the de- violinist, was in Atlanta, he sent Mr. Badgett an
Twenty-second street, is . astonishing even the tails of these goods, is coming off the press, and autograph photograph, and complimented him as
most optimistic members of that firm and the Manager Hunt is more than pleased when a violin maker, stating that his workmanship
descanting upon the beauties and utility of the was well-nigh perfect. And the famed musician
demand for all kinds of Empress harmonicas and
had seen and tested for himself the merits of a
violin made by Mr. Badgett.
INVENTED DRUM MUFFLER.
TRADE MARK -
L,E A D
THEM
C. G. CONN CO.'S
New York Branch Office,
No. 46 West 28th Street.
Wallace Schultz, a son of H. S. Schultz, the
piano tuner, of No. 141 South Eighth street, Al-
lentown, Pa., has invented an ingenious device
to muffle and unmuffle a snare drum. He is
having his invention patented.
A display of the famous "Perfected
Conn-queror" Cornets and the When A. Meisel, son of C. Meisel, New York,
"Wonder" and American Model went "abroad" he took unto himself a wife, and
Band and Orchestra Instruments. Ihe happy pair are now enjoying their honey-
moon. He will return in time to vote, however,
JAS. F. BOYER, Mgr. and then get down to business.
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