Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 14 - Page 8
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THE MUSIC TRADE
over the enormous increase in wealth and popu-
lation of both nations to admit that the time has
come for penny postage, whether a citizen of
Great Britain is writing to the United States or
a citizen of the United States is writing to Great
Britain."
Apollo Co. to Remove.
From Berners street the Apollo Co. are soon to
move to more commodious premises, situated at
232 Tottenham Court Road, W., where they will
have more space in which to effectively display
their various productions.
Mark Hambourg's Marriage.
On March 6 Mark Hambourg, the well-known
pianist, entered into wedlock with Miss Dorothy
Muir-Mackenzie, daughter of Sir Kenneth Muir-
Mackenzie, K.C.B. Mr. Hambourg and his bride
became acquainted about a year ago in Brussels,
where Mr. J a n Hambourg, the bridegroom's
brother, was studying under M. Ysaye. Miss
Mackenzie was herself an amateur violinist, and
thus met the brother of her future husband.
Later, Mr. Mark Hambourg came to Brussels to
give a pianoforte recital, and the two fell in love
with each other at their first introduction.
Among the many magnificent wedding gifts was
an antique casket containing original manu-
scripts of Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt, and a
beautifully bound set of Wagner's operas. After
several contract recitals in England, the famous
pianist goes to South Africa on tour, and ar-
rangements have been made for Mrs. Hambourg
to join him out there. The couple will subse-
quently settle in London.
Death of Sir August Manns.
All musicians will learn with regret of the
death of Sir August Manns on the evening of
March 1. Sir August, during his long career of
over fifty years, conducted over 12,000 concerts,
including six Handel festivals and the old prom-
enade concerts held at Drury Lane in 1859. The
musicians and choristers who have sang and
played under his baton, propose a subscription to-
ward the erection of a memorial to the dead con-
ductor, to whom all who have the progress of
music in this country at heart owe so much.
REVIEW
No Penny Post to America.
Mr. Asquith would not commit himself to Mr.
Henniker Heaton and other members of Parlia-
ment, who urged penny postage to the United
States. He thought that America had not yet
favored the idea, and added that he feared an
increase in the wages of postal servants, while
the post office revenue had not yet realized his
full expectations. He promised, however, to bear
the matter in mind.
Interpretation of Workman's Compensation
Act.
Many questions are being raised concerning
the interpretation of the workman's compensa-
tion act, which will come into operation on July
1. A music teacher writes, in relation to her
pianoforte tuner, as follows: "I contract with a
man to come four times a year to tune my pianos.
Piano tuning is not itself a very dangerous oc-
cupation, but there is a possibility of the man
meeting with an accident on his journey to or
from my house, and as he is employed for the
purpose of my trade or business, I cannot avoid
my liability by stopping the contract and merely
sending for him occasionally." The Daily Mail
counsel replies: "This case shows the unthinking
way in which the act was passed. But I am in-
clined to think that the piano tuner may be a n '
independent contractor, and not under a 'contract
of service' at all. Assuming, however, that there
is employment under a contract of service, it is
doubtful whether the employment would Degin
before the tuner crossed the boundary of the
employer's premises. If this view be correct, an
accident on the journey to or from the house (at
any rate outside the premises) would not arise
'out of and in the course of the employment.'"
Passing of Maurice Grau.
After a long illness Maurice Grau, the well-
known American impresario, died in Paris on the
13th of March. From a libretto boy in 1872 he
rose to be the head of the Metropolitan Opera
House, New "iork, and of Covent Garden The-
atre, London, in 1897. Among the many musical
and theatrical stars of whom Mr. Grau directed
tours in America were Rubinstein, Salvini,
Aimee, Mme. Bernhardt, M. Coquelin, Mme. Re-
jane, Sir Henry Irving and Sarasat. In recent
years Mr. Grau paid as much as £600 a night to
M. Jean de Reszke, and £400 for each time she
appeared to Mme. Calve. Mr. Grau's healtn
broke down four years ago as the result of his
devotion to operatic business.
More Room for Lipp & Sohn.
Richard Lipp & Sohn, of London, are adding
large additional showrooms to their present
premises in Berners street. This is the result
of the enormous increase of their business under
the able direction of Mr. Willingerhaus, who in-
forms me that they have long been hampered for
want of sufficient floor space to show the many
new styles they manufacture. The Lipp Enfant
grands are now made in all woods, the Sheraton
case looking particularly pleasing. Large con-
signments of the new interior player-piano
styled the "Lippola," are now on order, and will
be in hand early for the next season. General
business said Mr. Willingerhaus is not very good
just ac present, but our sales average is being
well maintained, while future prospects, judging
from last season, are excellent.
The Hertfordshire Musical Festival.
For Hertfordshire and North Middlesex a com-
petitive musical festival is to be held on May
23, 24 and 25. Sir Walter Parratt, master of the
King's music, has kindly consented to conduct
the combined choirs on the last named day.
WILL HANDLE THE BEHE PIANO.
Vincenzo Paradiso and Miss Edith Virginia
Gazella have opened a music store at 2-6 Lexing-
ton avenue, Passaic, N. J., under the firm name
of Paradiso & Gazella. They will handle the
Behr Bros, line among others.
Florian F. Flanner has been elected secretary
of the Flanner-Hafsoos Piano Co., Milwaukee,
Wis., to succeed I. Pollatsek. This firm handle
the Gabler and Mathushek lines.
THE BEHNING PLAYER-PIANO
Have you seen it ?
If not you have overlooked the best creation in the
player line.
It has all the charm of the Behning.
N o increase in the width of the regular piano.
Made right in our own factory and we are respon-
sible for every part of it.
It can be easily removed from the piano so that free
access can be gained to the piano for tuning or
repairing.
It has advantages possessed by no other player.
Investigate and you see that we state facts.
BEHNING PIANO CO., Park Ave. and I3Ist St., NEW YORK
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THE MUSIC TRADE
over the enormous increase in wealth and popu-
lation of both nations to admit that the time has
come for penny postage, whether a citizen of
Great Britain is writing to the United States or
a citizen of the United States is writing to Great
Britain."
Apollo Co. to Remove.
From Berners street the Apollo Co. are soon to
move to more commodious premises, situated at
232 Tottenham Court Road, W., where they will
have more space in which to effectively display
their various productions.
Mark Hambourg's Marriage.
On March 6 Mark Hambourg, the well-known
pianist, entered into wedlock with Miss Dorothy
Muir-Mackenzie, daughter of Sir Kenneth Muir-
Mackenzie, K.C.B. Mr. Hambourg and his bride
became acquainted about a year ago in Brussels,
where Mr. J a n Hambourg, the bridegroom's
brother, was studying under M. Ysaye. Miss
Mackenzie was herself an amateur violinist, and
thus met the brother of her future husband.
Later, Mr. Mark Hambourg came to Brussels to
give a pianoforte recital, and the two fell in love
with each other at their first introduction.
Among the many magnificent wedding gifts was
an antique casket containing original manu-
scripts of Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt, and a
beautifully bound set of Wagner's operas. After
several contract recitals in England, the famous
pianist goes to South Africa on tour, and ar-
rangements have been made for Mrs. Hambourg
to join him out there. The couple will subse-
quently settle in London.
Death of Sir August Manns.
All musicians will learn with regret of the
death of Sir August Manns on the evening of
March 1. Sir August, during his long career of
over fifty years, conducted over 12,000 concerts,
including six Handel festivals and the old prom-
enade concerts held at Drury Lane in 1859. The
musicians and choristers who have sang and
played under his baton, propose a subscription to-
ward the erection of a memorial to the dead con-
ductor, to whom all who have the progress of
music in this country at heart owe so much.
REVIEW
No Penny Post to America.
Mr. Asquith would not commit himself to Mr.
Henniker Heaton and other members of Parlia-
ment, who urged penny postage to the United
States. He thought that America had not yet
favored the idea, and added that he feared an
increase in the wages of postal servants, while
the post office revenue had not yet realized his
full expectations. He promised, however, to bear
the matter in mind.
Interpretation of Workman's Compensation
Act.
Many questions are being raised concerning
the interpretation of the workman's compensa-
tion act, which will come into operation on July
1. A music teacher writes, in relation to her
pianoforte tuner, as follows: "I contract with a
man to come four times a year to tune my pianos.
Piano tuning is not itself a very dangerous oc-
cupation, but there is a possibility of the man
meeting with an accident on his journey to or
from my house, and as he is employed for the
purpose of my trade or business, I cannot avoid
my liability by stopping the contract and merely
sending for him occasionally." The Daily Mail
counsel replies: "This case shows the unthinking
way in which the act was passed. But I am in-
clined to think that the piano tuner may be a n '
independent contractor, and not under a 'contract
of service' at all. Assuming, however, that there
is employment under a contract of service, it is
doubtful whether the employment would Degin
before the tuner crossed the boundary of the
employer's premises. If this view be correct, an
accident on the journey to or from the house (at
any rate outside the premises) would not arise
'out of and in the course of the employment.'"
Passing of Maurice Grau.
After a long illness Maurice Grau, the well-
known American impresario, died in Paris on the
13th of March. From a libretto boy in 1872 he
rose to be the head of the Metropolitan Opera
House, New "iork, and of Covent Garden The-
atre, London, in 1897. Among the many musical
and theatrical stars of whom Mr. Grau directed
tours in America were Rubinstein, Salvini,
Aimee, Mme. Bernhardt, M. Coquelin, Mme. Re-
jane, Sir Henry Irving and Sarasat. In recent
years Mr. Grau paid as much as £600 a night to
M. Jean de Reszke, and £400 for each time she
appeared to Mme. Calve. Mr. Grau's healtn
broke down four years ago as the result of his
devotion to operatic business.
More Room for Lipp & Sohn.
Richard Lipp & Sohn, of London, are adding
large additional showrooms to their present
premises in Berners street. This is the result
of the enormous increase of their business under
the able direction of Mr. Willingerhaus, who in-
forms me that they have long been hampered for
want of sufficient floor space to show the many
new styles they manufacture. The Lipp Enfant
grands are now made in all woods, the Sheraton
case looking particularly pleasing. Large con-
signments of the new interior player-piano
styled the "Lippola," are now on order, and will
be in hand early for the next season. General
business said Mr. Willingerhaus is not very good
just ac present, but our sales average is being
well maintained, while future prospects, judging
from last season, are excellent.
The Hertfordshire Musical Festival.
For Hertfordshire and North Middlesex a com-
petitive musical festival is to be held on May
23, 24 and 25. Sir Walter Parratt, master of the
King's music, has kindly consented to conduct
the combined choirs on the last named day.
WILL HANDLE THE BEHE PIANO.
Vincenzo Paradiso and Miss Edith Virginia
Gazella have opened a music store at 2-6 Lexing-
ton avenue, Passaic, N. J., under the firm name
of Paradiso & Gazella. They will handle the
Behr Bros, line among others.
Florian F. Flanner has been elected secretary
of the Flanner-Hafsoos Piano Co., Milwaukee,
Wis., to succeed I. Pollatsek. This firm handle
the Gabler and Mathushek lines.
THE BEHNING PLAYER-PIANO
Have you seen it ?
If not you have overlooked the best creation in the
player line.
It has all the charm of the Behning.
N o increase in the width of the regular piano.
Made right in our own factory and we are respon-
sible for every part of it.
It can be easily removed from the piano so that free
access can be gained to the piano for tuning or
repairing.
It has advantages possessed by no other player.
Investigate and you see that we state facts.
BEHNING PIANO CO., Park Ave. and I3Ist St., NEW YORK
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