Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 41 N. 6 - Page 11
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
11
THE BALDWIN PIANO CO/S PALATIAL WAREROOMS
COLLECTING BAD DEBTS.
An Idea of Their Beauty May be Gleaned from the Illustrations Below—Must be Seen, How-
ever, to be Appreciated to the Extent Merited—The
Various
Rooms Are Sympathetic
Environment for the Art Works Displayed"herein.
Some Interesting Remarks on This Subject
Which are of Interest to the Business Man
Who Wishes to Collect Closely.
I Special to The Review.)
Cincinnati, O., August 9, 1905.
Undoubtedly the handsomest salesrooms in
America are those of the Baldwin Piano Co., in
this city. But for the display of superb instru-
ments they would convey the impression of the
drawing-room of a fashionable woman. Even the
smallest detail has been thought out and developed
with that consummate good taste and quiet, ele-
gance which is so marked a feature of all prod-
ucts emanating from this firm, and so distinguish-
ing a characteristic of its members. A handsome
anteroom on the second floor, reached by swift
elevator of burnished bronze, leads first to the
The golden glories of the "Baldwin Display
Room" is closely rivaled by the rose and ivory
splendor of the "Baldwin Player Parlor." near at
hand, where the deep pink of the walls flushes
and fades softly into a mere suggestion of blushes
into the grained ceiling. Charming bronze brack-
ets modeled after old Roman lamps light the
apartment, and on the occasion of recitals a rose
and green lamp, of curious Art Nouveau pattern,
adds to the brilliancy of the gathering. A lovely
Sheraton writing desk, with accompanying
chair, excites burning envy in the breast of the
women visitors, as do the beautiful framed tap-
estries, a rose garlanded girl smiling from her
ItKCITAl, AM) ri.AYKIt KOOM 7 X ItdSK AND WHITE.
Louis C. Wieland, writing on this subject, says:
"A heading of this kind is sure to attract as much
attention from a business man as the heading,
'How to Cure Consumption' attracts the attention
of a consumptive. Under both these titles one
could find perhaps more advice than cure, and it
would do as much, if not more, to the common
public to know the preventive than it would to
know the cure.
"To give an all inclusive answer to the ques-
tion before us would be impracticable if not al-
together impossible, inasmuch as there are hard-
ly two cases alike., and hence would need a dif-
ferent treatment for each one. We will venture,
UIONTAI, AND 1-I.AVKK
UOOM
IN UOSK
AND WHITK.
Baldwin display room, done in pale lemon color, great gilt frame, and a lover serenading his "ladye therefore, only a few generalities, which we hope
with fluted white columns supporting the ceiling. faire." The smartest pair of window curtains in will be of help to the reader.
"In the first place the writer considers it of
A dome of neutral tinted plaster is circled by a Cincinnati—dull, open-work, green canvas shade
ring of 72 electric lights that shed a chastened the windows, and harmonize with the Oriental prime importance for a modern business man to
luster on the faded glory of Persian rugs and rugs. The rose and cream room is the scene of acquaint himself with all the 'hooks and crooks'
quaintly carved furniture. Windows of leaded the "Baldwin Player Recitals," which present of all the laws and statutes pertaining to the
glass hide the traffic of busy Fourth street be- that instrument under the most favorable condi- general subject of commerce, so that he will have
low. Massive candelabras of moulded bronze are tions, played by skilled performers, assisted by at his command a store of knowledge from which
affixed to the pillars and carved white pilasters. vocalists of note. These recitals draw out the he can draw at a second's notice when the occa-
Only the choicest of the many beautiful products most fashionable people in the city, and the most sion calls for immediate action. Many chances
of the Baldwin Piano Co. find place in this sump- cultivated of the musicians, with a sprinkling to collect a bad debt have been lost because the
tuous hall, unique specimens of the decorator's of the literary set. As they are by invitation merchant did not act quick enough, and the rea-
only, they preserve the son he did not act sooner was because he lacked
impression of a private en- the knowledge of how to proceed; whether to
tertainment. As a clever put a lien on the property, whether to bring suit,
woman remarked last win- whether to garnishee, or whether to bring some
ter, "The Baldwin people other action against the delinquent. There are
need only offer tea and times when a merchant cannot afford it nor has
wafers to make the recitals the time to go and consult his attorney, but must
a 'function' of the smart know himself what to do and must act at, once.
"In the second place, have your bookkeeper
set."
make a complete list of all people owing you and
the correct amount opposite their name. Put
CHEERING FIGURES.
this list in such a conspicuous place in your of-
The Government's fig- fice (hat you can always see it, and without mir.h
ures for our foreign trade trouble refer to it every day, thus keeping the
in the fiscal year just past names and amounts fresh in your mind."
show that our exports
to every continent in the
J. B. THOMPSON IS IN LUCK.
world but two broke all
Joseph B. Thompson, manager of the Kimbail
records. The two excep-
tions were Europe, where Piano Co.'s store in Pekin, 111 , has received no-
1904 made the highest fig- tice that he is one of the heirs to the estate of
ure, with 1903 second, J. B. Thompson. His uncle died some four weeks
and Africa, in which 1903 ago, at Wichita, Kan., leaving an estate valued at
made the best showing, close on a million dollars.
with 1902 second, 1901
ANOTHER SKCTIOX OF BALDWIN PLAYEH ROOM.
J. S. Laverty & Son, who handle such well-
third, 1904 fourth, and known pianos as the Sohmer and Lester, have
art, in Colonial, Empire, Louis XIV. and Art No- 1900 fifth.
opened a piano store in Cadsden, Ala., which is
veau styles. It was in this room that the fa-
imports from every continent but two similar- under the management of C. P. Laverty.
mous Baldwin piano of tulip acanthus and ebony ly broke the record. Europe sent more to us in
woods, decorated with bronzes, cast from special- the fiscal year 1903 than in 1905, and Africa's
The Northwest College of Music is the title of
ly chosen Louis XVI. designs, was displayed when best annual figure was 1902, with 1903 second.
a school which has just opened at 136 South
en route and returning from the Louisiana Pur-
Main street, Fond du Lac, Wis. It is under the
chase Exposition.
Retail business in New York is quiet.
management of Dr. H. C. Wilson.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
11
THE BALDWIN PIANO CO/S PALATIAL WAREROOMS
COLLECTING BAD DEBTS.
An Idea of Their Beauty May be Gleaned from the Illustrations Below—Must be Seen, How-
ever, to be Appreciated to the Extent Merited—The
Various
Rooms Are Sympathetic
Environment for the Art Works Displayed"herein.
Some Interesting Remarks on This Subject
Which are of Interest to the Business Man
Who Wishes to Collect Closely.
I Special to The Review.)
Cincinnati, O., August 9, 1905.
Undoubtedly the handsomest salesrooms in
America are those of the Baldwin Piano Co., in
this city. But for the display of superb instru-
ments they would convey the impression of the
drawing-room of a fashionable woman. Even the
smallest detail has been thought out and developed
with that consummate good taste and quiet, ele-
gance which is so marked a feature of all prod-
ucts emanating from this firm, and so distinguish-
ing a characteristic of its members. A handsome
anteroom on the second floor, reached by swift
elevator of burnished bronze, leads first to the
The golden glories of the "Baldwin Display
Room" is closely rivaled by the rose and ivory
splendor of the "Baldwin Player Parlor." near at
hand, where the deep pink of the walls flushes
and fades softly into a mere suggestion of blushes
into the grained ceiling. Charming bronze brack-
ets modeled after old Roman lamps light the
apartment, and on the occasion of recitals a rose
and green lamp, of curious Art Nouveau pattern,
adds to the brilliancy of the gathering. A lovely
Sheraton writing desk, with accompanying
chair, excites burning envy in the breast of the
women visitors, as do the beautiful framed tap-
estries, a rose garlanded girl smiling from her
ItKCITAl, AM) ri.AYKIt KOOM 7 X ItdSK AND WHITE.
Louis C. Wieland, writing on this subject, says:
"A heading of this kind is sure to attract as much
attention from a business man as the heading,
'How to Cure Consumption' attracts the attention
of a consumptive. Under both these titles one
could find perhaps more advice than cure, and it
would do as much, if not more, to the common
public to know the preventive than it would to
know the cure.
"To give an all inclusive answer to the ques-
tion before us would be impracticable if not al-
together impossible, inasmuch as there are hard-
ly two cases alike., and hence would need a dif-
ferent treatment for each one. We will venture,
UIONTAI, AND 1-I.AVKK
UOOM
IN UOSK
AND WHITK.
Baldwin display room, done in pale lemon color, great gilt frame, and a lover serenading his "ladye therefore, only a few generalities, which we hope
with fluted white columns supporting the ceiling. faire." The smartest pair of window curtains in will be of help to the reader.
"In the first place the writer considers it of
A dome of neutral tinted plaster is circled by a Cincinnati—dull, open-work, green canvas shade
ring of 72 electric lights that shed a chastened the windows, and harmonize with the Oriental prime importance for a modern business man to
luster on the faded glory of Persian rugs and rugs. The rose and cream room is the scene of acquaint himself with all the 'hooks and crooks'
quaintly carved furniture. Windows of leaded the "Baldwin Player Recitals," which present of all the laws and statutes pertaining to the
glass hide the traffic of busy Fourth street be- that instrument under the most favorable condi- general subject of commerce, so that he will have
low. Massive candelabras of moulded bronze are tions, played by skilled performers, assisted by at his command a store of knowledge from which
affixed to the pillars and carved white pilasters. vocalists of note. These recitals draw out the he can draw at a second's notice when the occa-
Only the choicest of the many beautiful products most fashionable people in the city, and the most sion calls for immediate action. Many chances
of the Baldwin Piano Co. find place in this sump- cultivated of the musicians, with a sprinkling to collect a bad debt have been lost because the
tuous hall, unique specimens of the decorator's of the literary set. As they are by invitation merchant did not act quick enough, and the rea-
only, they preserve the son he did not act sooner was because he lacked
impression of a private en- the knowledge of how to proceed; whether to
tertainment. As a clever put a lien on the property, whether to bring suit,
woman remarked last win- whether to garnishee, or whether to bring some
ter, "The Baldwin people other action against the delinquent. There are
need only offer tea and times when a merchant cannot afford it nor has
wafers to make the recitals the time to go and consult his attorney, but must
a 'function' of the smart know himself what to do and must act at, once.
"In the second place, have your bookkeeper
set."
make a complete list of all people owing you and
the correct amount opposite their name. Put
CHEERING FIGURES.
this list in such a conspicuous place in your of-
The Government's fig- fice (hat you can always see it, and without mir.h
ures for our foreign trade trouble refer to it every day, thus keeping the
in the fiscal year just past names and amounts fresh in your mind."
show that our exports
to every continent in the
J. B. THOMPSON IS IN LUCK.
world but two broke all
Joseph B. Thompson, manager of the Kimbail
records. The two excep-
tions were Europe, where Piano Co.'s store in Pekin, 111 , has received no-
1904 made the highest fig- tice that he is one of the heirs to the estate of
ure, with 1903 second, J. B. Thompson. His uncle died some four weeks
and Africa, in which 1903 ago, at Wichita, Kan., leaving an estate valued at
made the best showing, close on a million dollars.
with 1902 second, 1901
ANOTHER SKCTIOX OF BALDWIN PLAYEH ROOM.
J. S. Laverty & Son, who handle such well-
third, 1904 fourth, and known pianos as the Sohmer and Lester, have
art, in Colonial, Empire, Louis XIV. and Art No- 1900 fifth.
opened a piano store in Cadsden, Ala., which is
veau styles. It was in this room that the fa-
imports from every continent but two similar- under the management of C. P. Laverty.
mous Baldwin piano of tulip acanthus and ebony ly broke the record. Europe sent more to us in
woods, decorated with bronzes, cast from special- the fiscal year 1903 than in 1905, and Africa's
The Northwest College of Music is the title of
ly chosen Louis XVI. designs, was displayed when best annual figure was 1902, with 1903 second.
a school which has just opened at 136 South
en route and returning from the Louisiana Pur-
Main street, Fond du Lac, Wis. It is under the
chase Exposition.
Retail business in New York is quiet.
management of Dr. H. C. Wilson.
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