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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1906 Vol. 42 N. 18 - Page 45

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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
45
& Jacobson, New York, is an example of a num-
ber addressed their coast trade, respectively:
Among Musical Merchandise Men—The Situa- A New Hohner Specialty That Is Destined to
"In view of the awful catastrophe which has
Have a Large Market.
tion on the Pacific Coast Improved and
befallen your city, we though) it advisable to
inquire in advantfe whether you have suf-
Every Aid Will be Extended to the Stricken
Ones—Buying Is on Liberal Scale in All One of the new products promised to the trade fered the loss of your business, or whether you
Parts of the Country—Music Trade Men by M. Hohner is the Chimewood harmonica, a Jiave been fortunate enough to escape the ca-
Journeying to Markneukirchen—The Situa- new instrument of that variety that should im- lamity that has overtaken your fellow-beings.
mediately leap into popular favor. It is a radical We shall be pleased to hear from you by return
tion Reviewed.
departure from anything yet placed on the mar- mail. At the same time, we take this oppor-
ket, and consists of a regular Hohner harmonica tunity of offering our heartfelt sympathy for
Very good, indeed, is the general report of
business in the musical merchandise trade. The and a decidedly novel device for beautifying and your loss. We trust the energy which you and
spirit of depression apparent last week, due alto- softening the tone. This device, called a resona- your fellow citizens have shown in the past, to-
gether to the Pacific Coast calamity, has worn tor, is made of thoroughly seasoned wood, and is ward building the city of San Francisco, the New
off, following cheering advices from the stricken nnished in three different colors: Imitation York of the West, will enable you to rebuild your
firms in that section. The buoyant feeling dis-
played by the trade in San Francisco, Oakland,
Santa Rosa, San Jose and smaller cities was ex-
tremely gratifying to the importing wholesalers
and jobbers of Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Philadelphia, New York and Boston, who lost
no time in extending prompt aid and encourage-
ment. The gloom engendered in one of the
best small goods markets in the country has
about passed away, and which is succeeded by a
determination to stand by the brethren on the
Coast to the limit.
1KII1NKII I ' l l [MKWUOD H A R M O N I C A .
Other sections are abundantly prosperous, a
condition reflected in the orders received. In ebony, mahogany and bird's-eye maple. It is beautiful town, and make it the monument of
brief, it is a market most satisfactory, the buy- attached to the rear of the harmonica so as to which the rest of our country will be proud."
ing is on a liberal scale, and the only drawback form a hollow tube into which the tone passes
The story is told that one prominent company
io with collections, which are slower than usual, and resounds, giving a violin effect. Due to the of San Francisco wired ten eastern manufactur-
for some unwarrantable reason. The advance fact that numerous harmonica novelties have ers for $1,000 each. Seven responded promptly
guard of American representatives are in the been placed on the market during the past, which with checks for the amount.
foreign small goods centers, and between now leave very little chance for any diversion, the ex-
and early June the full contingent will have treme originality of this latest creation is bound
VITALITY OF REDWOODS.
registered at the Wurlitzer Hof-brau in Mark- to make the Chimewood a big seller. Furnished
An illustration of the wonderful vitality and
neukirchen. A lively time is anticipated regard- in fine hinged boxes and in half dozen packages
reproductiveness of the redwood is reported from
ing prices and stocks in this ancient German containing assorted colored resonators.
Ukiah as existing in the forests of Mendocino
burg, where the manufacturer, producer, exporter
The jobbers have already received a full sup-
and buyer hold their annual sessions and ar- ply of the harmonicas, and will supply their deal- County. It consists of the trunk of a redwood
tree felled for the manufacture of shingles,
range the trade campaign for the ensuing year.
ers at once. Every dealer should request his which, after lying on the ground undisturbed for
Referring to general conditions an unusually jobber to send him a sample at once.
several months, sprouted a number of young
clever manager said to The Review: "The small
trees, whose roots had developed in its own body.
goods, people certainly felt the loss and misery
SYMPATHY FOR 'FRISCO SUFFERERS
Travelers* through the coast forests have fre-
entailed by the Coast earthquake. Every house
sent out their condolences to their particular Is Most Manifest Among the Musical Mer- quently observed the phenomenon of rows of well
developed trees growing out of the bodies of
chandise Men of New York.
customers, who make up the most splendid mar-
those that have lain long enough on the earth
ket in the Union, as they were liberal buyers at
Feelings of the broadest sympathy have been to perish and decay. Some years ago a news-
good prices and paid their accounts promptly
and cheerfully. No kicks from out there, such awakened among the leading small goods dis- paper correspondent reported the strange phe-
as are common in the Eastern trade, especially tributers and wholesalers for the afflicted trade nomenon of new redwood growths on a bridge
through New England. It seems trade grows in San Francisco and other places on the Coast built of redwood logs across a Humboldt County
better as you leave New York going West, until which have suffered by the recent earthquake stream.
The sides of this bridge consisted of two large
when San Francisco, Los Angeles and other and fires following in its dreadful wake. These
places are reached, then it is at its very best. concerns have given practical expression to their redwoods, which had been felled so that the ends
Therefore, you may readily understand how we attitude by the unlimited extension of credits rested in the soil on each bank. All along the
feel toward the splendid fellows who have lost and the offer of goods, actions both prompt and upper side of each log a row of sturdy redwood
their all in a business way, and must practically sincere. The following letter sent by Buegeleisen saplings developed after the bridge was built.
start over again. You may wager that so far as
credit and goods are concerned we are extending
every possible assistance. Outside of this busi-
ness is brisk and strong, buying excellent, but
collections slow. The principals are quietly de-
parting for European shores to have their an-
nual scraps with the foreign producer, some of
whom are right, but the large majority are built
In Quartered Oak, Golden; Mahogany or
on peculiar lines so far as straightforward busi-
Circassian
Walnut; 45 inches high, 19 inches
ness methods go. No one can appreciate this
wide, 15 inches deep. Six Compartments.
until they have been up against the game in
Germany."
BUOYANT FEELING PREVAILS
THE CHIMEWOOD HARMONICA
A Beautiful Music Cabinet
IN OAK OR MAHOGANY, $U.OO
IN CIRCASSIAN WALNUT, $J2.50
Same pattern with beveled mirror, 6x16 inches,
No. 1154^.
RECEIVER FOR STOOL CO.
Creditors
Bring
Application
Haven Firm.
Against New
IN OAK OR MAHOGANY, $*2.25
IN CIRCASSIAN WALNUT, $*3.75
We'd like to send you our special catalogue,
covering the Music Cabinet subject com-
pletely, and showing many handsome designs
in Music Cabinets and Piano Benches.
f Special to The Urview.)
New Haven, Conn., April 28, 1906.
Application has been made to Judge Platt in
the United States bankruptcy court for the ap-
pointment of a receiver for the New England
Stool Co., of 440 Elm street, this city. The lia-
bilities of the concern are estimated at $10,000
t y Carl A. Mears, who represents most of the
creditors, and through whom the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings are being pushed. C. D. Brickett, of
Wilmington, Del., is president of the Stool Co.,
and Edgar C. Sloan, of this city, is manager.
The company organized two years ago with a
capita] of $10,000. Piano stools are the firm's
specialty.
No. 1154.
Our Universal Music Cabinets will interest you.
Cadillac Cabinet Co., Detroit, Michigan

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