Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 11 - Page 42
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42
THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
of one of the largest Western houses said to The
Review this week: "Business is a little quiet,
but by no means dull. You know the kind of
Slight Falling Off in Business Is More Than
Offset by the Growth of Orders by M a i l — weather we have been having has interfered
Direct.Importers Have Booked Larger Orders with retail trade, and unless goods move re-
Than a Year Ago—The Tendency Is to Buy orders are not likely to materialize. Still we are
ahead of last year, and this is going some, when
Better Grades—Prices Remain Unchanged—
The General Situation Discussed by a Close prices and the general stiff conditions are sized
up. Of course, the trade are about reconciled to
Student of the Trade.
the new status, although the kicks at first came
The past week shows a slight falling off in fast and hard. The Review has been of wonder-
business, due doubtless to natural conditions, ful assistance in explaining the true situation—
with orders by mail stronger than for some time. not only once, but repeatedly—so that our edu-
The direct importers have booked large and bet- cational or missionary labors were rendered com-
ter purchases than a year ago, and they speak paratively easy. Collections are fair, and will
enthusiastically of next fall's great trade. These get better."
houses also agree that the tendency to buy bet-
ter grades is more emphasized than ever, which,
they argue, is proof positive that in the small
goods branch, the music trade shows a distinct
advance. The opinion is expressed that the uni- Members of This House State That the Present
Year Is Destined to Break All Records—Are
versal use and enjoyment of talking machines
Producing Goods Which Excel Anything
has materially helped the sale of musical mer-
Heretofore Imported by Them.
chandise. It was thought for a while that the
contrary was true, but it is now evident, since
The dealers in musical merchandise who are
music dealers are regarded as the legitimate
avenue of distribution, that the small goods lines making up their list of necessary stock for the
coming spring trade are all placing good sized
are moving more briskly than ever.
In the matter of prices no change has oc- orders for the Hohner harmonicas and accor
curred. The European manufacturers still pre- deons, and the outlook is that never in the his-
serve their stony front, as their plants are fully tory of this company have their products re-
occupied, and they are not particularly anxious ceived the attention that they have this year.
for orders excepting at their terms. The domes- The advertising which has been done to bring
tic makers of string and other instruments are the merits of their product before the trade and
also very firm, and wholesalers who have kept public have done much to create this demand,
close to the market with their selling figures and their policy in this direction will remain un-
are feeling the squeeze, and are not so com- changed. The famous Hohner assortments of
fortable in their ideas as to the profit in future harmonicas, neatly mounted on attractive cards,
business unless prices are pegged up, which is will continue to be one of the features of their
business, while the new styles which they have
being done right along.
Regarding the general situation the manager been putting out during the winter months will
prove an attraction which will be winners for
their dealers. But the house of Hohner never
is content to rest on laurels won in the past so
STOOLS
BENCHES
long as there is a fresh branch anywhere to be
CHAIRS
found, and the coming season will see some very
SCARFS
COVERS
important additions to their already large line.
These will be announced as fast as they are
ready for delivery. Their factories abroad have
Weaver's New Method of
been instructed to work to the fullest capacity
Instruction for the Reed
in order that the trade in this country may at
Organ. 38,000 copies sold
all times be well supplied. Reports from abroad
in 10 months.
indicate that the foreign demand for their prod-
uct
will show a material increase over that of
D. WEAVER & CO
last year, which was the high-water mark in
195-197 Wabash Avenue, Chicago
their history.
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
THE HOHNER OUTLOOK.
PIANO
o.
BRIEF BUT INTERESTING.
When a prominent daily paper was recently
asked the value of "newly discovered Strad," it
promptly replied, "All the way from $3 to $10,-
000." Probably the first quotation was the proper
figure.
Talk of a further advance in harmonicas is
heard around about the trade. The importers re-
fuse to deny or affirm this rumor.
Importers express their satisfaction with the
arrangements with Germany regarding the
tariff. The agreement is that the present trade
relations shall continue until Congress shall take
action.
VIOLIN MADE OF MATCHES.
Karl Wagner, an upholsterer, of Munich, has
constructed a violin entirely out of wooden
matches. The instrument has a good tone, and
the back is ornamented by a picture of the
tower of the famous Frauenkirche. Wagner first
made a model of the parts in cardboard, and then
glued over them the matches, which are per-
fectly jointed. The cardboard was then re-
moved, and the parts put together. Ten boxes of
matches supplied the necessary wood, and Wag-
ner was engaged for a year on the work. He has
given the vioim to his son, who is a promising
musician.
E. G. Hays & Co., piano dealers, of Pittsburg,
Pa., have opened a branch store in Monessen, Pa.,
under the management of Frederick Rolls and
Charles Urben.
The Sutton Music Co., on Green street, Xenia,
O. has been remodeled, redecorated and depart-
mentized.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated for the Money
A trial order Is a l l w e ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST. LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
FOR
"THE TRIO CORNET"
" T H E HAMBURC 2Oth CENTURY",,,,,
MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS"
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31 st St., New York
THE
CONN
Label
ARE SYNONYMOUS
Chicago
YORK
Band Instruments
AND THE
Genuine Distinguishing' Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestra Instruments
C. G. C O N N C O M P A N Y ,
lst-LYON & HEALY MANDOLINS, GUI-
TARS AND VIOLINS.
2nd-SIEGEL-MYERS* MUSIC LESSONS
TO GIVE AWAY WITH THEM.
LYON & HEALY,
AND THE
MADE BY
You Need Two Things This
New Year
Hundred* of dealers all over the country are doubling
their tales.
No coat whatever nor trouble to you, but a magnifi-
cent extra value for your customer*.
You increase your sales by giving free $96.00 «r
$50.00 worth of lessons with every instrument.
Write for full particulars.
NAME
Union
MR. DEALER:
ELKHART
INDIANA
JMMD WOU. MMW
ILLUSTRATED CJtTJBLOOVM
J.W.YOHK&SONS
BfLfid Instruments
GRAND R.APID8
MICH.
42
THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
of one of the largest Western houses said to The
Review this week: "Business is a little quiet,
but by no means dull. You know the kind of
Slight Falling Off in Business Is More Than
Offset by the Growth of Orders by M a i l — weather we have been having has interfered
Direct.Importers Have Booked Larger Orders with retail trade, and unless goods move re-
Than a Year Ago—The Tendency Is to Buy orders are not likely to materialize. Still we are
ahead of last year, and this is going some, when
Better Grades—Prices Remain Unchanged—
The General Situation Discussed by a Close prices and the general stiff conditions are sized
up. Of course, the trade are about reconciled to
Student of the Trade.
the new status, although the kicks at first came
The past week shows a slight falling off in fast and hard. The Review has been of wonder-
business, due doubtless to natural conditions, ful assistance in explaining the true situation—
with orders by mail stronger than for some time. not only once, but repeatedly—so that our edu-
The direct importers have booked large and bet- cational or missionary labors were rendered com-
ter purchases than a year ago, and they speak paratively easy. Collections are fair, and will
enthusiastically of next fall's great trade. These get better."
houses also agree that the tendency to buy bet-
ter grades is more emphasized than ever, which,
they argue, is proof positive that in the small
goods branch, the music trade shows a distinct
advance. The opinion is expressed that the uni- Members of This House State That the Present
Year Is Destined to Break All Records—Are
versal use and enjoyment of talking machines
Producing Goods Which Excel Anything
has materially helped the sale of musical mer-
Heretofore Imported by Them.
chandise. It was thought for a while that the
contrary was true, but it is now evident, since
The dealers in musical merchandise who are
music dealers are regarded as the legitimate
avenue of distribution, that the small goods lines making up their list of necessary stock for the
coming spring trade are all placing good sized
are moving more briskly than ever.
In the matter of prices no change has oc- orders for the Hohner harmonicas and accor
curred. The European manufacturers still pre- deons, and the outlook is that never in the his-
serve their stony front, as their plants are fully tory of this company have their products re-
occupied, and they are not particularly anxious ceived the attention that they have this year.
for orders excepting at their terms. The domes- The advertising which has been done to bring
tic makers of string and other instruments are the merits of their product before the trade and
also very firm, and wholesalers who have kept public have done much to create this demand,
close to the market with their selling figures and their policy in this direction will remain un-
are feeling the squeeze, and are not so com- changed. The famous Hohner assortments of
fortable in their ideas as to the profit in future harmonicas, neatly mounted on attractive cards,
business unless prices are pegged up, which is will continue to be one of the features of their
business, while the new styles which they have
being done right along.
Regarding the general situation the manager been putting out during the winter months will
prove an attraction which will be winners for
their dealers. But the house of Hohner never
is content to rest on laurels won in the past so
STOOLS
BENCHES
long as there is a fresh branch anywhere to be
CHAIRS
found, and the coming season will see some very
SCARFS
COVERS
important additions to their already large line.
These will be announced as fast as they are
ready for delivery. Their factories abroad have
Weaver's New Method of
been instructed to work to the fullest capacity
Instruction for the Reed
in order that the trade in this country may at
Organ. 38,000 copies sold
all times be well supplied. Reports from abroad
in 10 months.
indicate that the foreign demand for their prod-
uct
will show a material increase over that of
D. WEAVER & CO
last year, which was the high-water mark in
195-197 Wabash Avenue, Chicago
their history.
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
THE HOHNER OUTLOOK.
PIANO
o.
BRIEF BUT INTERESTING.
When a prominent daily paper was recently
asked the value of "newly discovered Strad," it
promptly replied, "All the way from $3 to $10,-
000." Probably the first quotation was the proper
figure.
Talk of a further advance in harmonicas is
heard around about the trade. The importers re-
fuse to deny or affirm this rumor.
Importers express their satisfaction with the
arrangements with Germany regarding the
tariff. The agreement is that the present trade
relations shall continue until Congress shall take
action.
VIOLIN MADE OF MATCHES.
Karl Wagner, an upholsterer, of Munich, has
constructed a violin entirely out of wooden
matches. The instrument has a good tone, and
the back is ornamented by a picture of the
tower of the famous Frauenkirche. Wagner first
made a model of the parts in cardboard, and then
glued over them the matches, which are per-
fectly jointed. The cardboard was then re-
moved, and the parts put together. Ten boxes of
matches supplied the necessary wood, and Wag-
ner was engaged for a year on the work. He has
given the vioim to his son, who is a promising
musician.
E. G. Hays & Co., piano dealers, of Pittsburg,
Pa., have opened a branch store in Monessen, Pa.,
under the management of Frederick Rolls and
Charles Urben.
The Sutton Music Co., on Green street, Xenia,
O. has been remodeled, redecorated and depart-
mentized.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated for the Money
A trial order Is a l l w e ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST. LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
FOR
"THE TRIO CORNET"
" T H E HAMBURC 2Oth CENTURY",,,,,
MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS"
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31 st St., New York
THE
CONN
Label
ARE SYNONYMOUS
Chicago
YORK
Band Instruments
AND THE
Genuine Distinguishing' Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestra Instruments
C. G. C O N N C O M P A N Y ,
lst-LYON & HEALY MANDOLINS, GUI-
TARS AND VIOLINS.
2nd-SIEGEL-MYERS* MUSIC LESSONS
TO GIVE AWAY WITH THEM.
LYON & HEALY,
AND THE
MADE BY
You Need Two Things This
New Year
Hundred* of dealers all over the country are doubling
their tales.
No coat whatever nor trouble to you, but a magnifi-
cent extra value for your customer*.
You increase your sales by giving free $96.00 «r
$50.00 worth of lessons with every instrument.
Write for full particulars.
NAME
Union
MR. DEALER:
ELKHART
INDIANA
JMMD WOU. MMW
ILLUSTRATED CJtTJBLOOVM
J.W.YOHK&SONS
BfLfid Instruments
GRAND R.APID8
MICH.
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