Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 24 - Page 3
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THE
REWDV
ffUSIC TIRADE
VOL. XLIV. No. 2 4 .
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, June 15, 1907
SINGL E
S
CENTS
-
$ 2 .OO°PER VEAR
Mr. Gibbs says: "We have gained almost a com-
the interests of their commerce. It is imperative
that the United States should take similar steps plete victory in getting the above concessions,
Some Remarkable Deductions Anent the Sub-
and without delay. This country is by far the after having been turned down two or three
ject Reported by a German Writer Who Has
best customer of Japan. In the five years from months ago, and the matter having been given
Made a Study of the Force Necessary to
1901 to 1905, inclusive, the United States admit- up. The Central Passenger Association, the New
England Passenger Association and the Trunk
Make a Note Sound.
ted duty free from Japan goods to the value of
$151,942,000, while Japan admitted duty free Line Association covering the Eastern States,
In addition to the artistic temperament and from the United States goods to the value of but will grant a special excursion rate for parties of
technique required to play a piano properly, it $43,273,000.
ten or more. The New York Central and Penn-
is also a matter that demands considerable phys-
Self-interest would seem to dictate that in any sylvania roads sell tickets at two cents per mile,
ical strength if certain calculations are to be tariff revision it would be the part of wisdom for and Indiana and Ohio have State laws regulating
accepted. We always thought the piano mover Japan to give especial consideration to the com- passenger rates, so that we are assured a rate of
was a pretty husky party to juggle several tons merce of the United States, for she could ill af- two cents per mile from the Eastern point to
of precious instrument almost daily, but accord- ford a tariff war which would necessarily oper- Chicago.
ing to a certain German gentleman's figures, said ate to the disadvantage of Japanese commerce
"As the time is short before the convention
mover is only a "ringer" for the man who does far more than it would affect American com- dates, we are very anxious to have the members
the heavy work at the keys. Of course, we've merce. It is apparent from these figures that understand that the information originally given
heard pianists, who, if noise was any sign, could even under the existing conventional tariff to out is now rescinded, and special rates can be
understudy for a pile driver, but that's neither which she objects Japan is getting very much the obtained and have been authorized, as enu-
here nor there.
better of the bargain. Then, too, the exports of merated above."
It is said that the German's calculations are the United States in Japan represent only about
easy to verify if one takes a small handful of one-thirtieth of our total exports, while Japan's
CONVENTION PUBLICITY.
coins and piles them on a key of the piano. exports to the United States are nearly one-third
When a sufficient quantity is piled on to make a her total exports.
The Handsome Booklet Issued by the National
note sound they may then be weighed and these
Piano Manufacturers' Association.
Notwithstanding, however, that we are by far
figures will he found to be true.
her best customer, it will not do for the United
A very handsome and interesting booklet has
If the piano is playing fortissimo a much States Government, nor for the great commer-
greater force is needed. At times a force of six cial interests directly affected, to let Japan go been issued under the auspices of the Na-
pounds is thrown upon a single key to produce ahead with her tariff making without seeing that tional Piano Manufacturers' Association anent
the eleventh annual convention of that body-to be
a solitary effect. With chords the force is gen- American interests are intelligently cared for.
held in Chicago this month. The book contains
erally spread over the various notes sounded
the itinerary of the convention, including com-
simultaneously, though a greater output of force
mittee meetings, order of business, subjects for
is undoubtedly expended. This is what gives
discussion, social program, nominations and other
pianists the wonderful strength in their fingers
From the Leading Passenger Associations for
information of value to the delegates. Much mat-
that is often commented on. A story used to be
Visitors to the Piano Manufacturers and
ter of genera] interest regarding Chicago has
told of Paderewski, that he could crack a pane
Dealers' Conventions at Chicago—Platt P.
been compiled for the book. A short history of
of French plate glass half an inch thick merely
Gibbs Has Succeeded in His Undertaking.
the city is given, information in relation to the
by placing one hand upon it, as if upon a piano
layout of streets, railroad depots, prominent
keyboard, and striking it sharply with his middle
(Special to The Review.)
buildings, points of interest and, last of all, an
finger.
Chicago, 111., June 11, 1907.
excellent map of the entire city, which will
Chopin's last study.in C-minor has a passage
After several weeks' negotiation with the vari-
which takes two minutes and five seconds to ous passenger associations through their commis- greatly assist strangers in getting about.
On the whole, it is a volume that should be in
play. The total pressure brought to bear on this, sioners, Platt P. Gibbs, passenger traffic manager,
it is estimated, is equal to three full tons. The is pleased to announce that reductions in fare the hands of every convention visitor, and it is
safe to predict that its value will be fully ap-
average "tonnage" of an hour's piano-playing of
have been secured in nearly all of the territory
Chopin's music varies from twelve to eighty-four covered by the Piano Manufacturers' and Dealers' preciated by many on various occasions during
tons. Wagner has not yet been calculated along associations. This was finally accomplished after the meeting.
these lines.
considerable delay, and has been authorized by
VISIT LYON & HEALY PLANT.
the following passenger associations:
JAPAN TO REARRANGE TARIFFS.
The Western Passenger Association, which in- Music Teachers' Entertainment at Battle
cludes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South
Changes Will be of Interest to Manufacturers
Creek A Pleasing Affair.
Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and part of
the World Over.
Missouri.
During the convention of the Michigan Music
According to a correspondent of the New York
The Southwestern Excursion Bureau have Teachers in Battle Creek last week the delegates
Herald in Japan, that country is about to re- granted special rates in the Southwestern States took the opportunity of visiting the Lyon & Healy
arrange her tariffs and begin a contest along and territories. The Southeastern Passenger As- pipe organ factory at the invitation of H. W.
those lines that may have deep significance to the sociation have done the same in the Southeastern Matlack and listened to a recital on one of the
rest of the world. The financial authorities of States. All of the above have granted a rate of exhibition organs by Edwin Barnes, a local or-
the government are now engaged in an investi- one and one-third fare for the round trip on the ganist. The greater part of the three days during
gation bearing upon the tariff revision that is certificate plan. Tickets sold June 14 to 20, in- which the convention lasted was taken up with
bound to come within the next few years, and clusive, and good to return any time after arrival concert work, Steinway and Mason & Hamlin
alYeady there are evidences that the popular de- and three days after adjournment of the conven- pianos being used exclusively.
mand, as well as the official inclination, will be tion, or up to and including June 25.
for a tariff that will furnish a much higher meas-
In purchasing ticket ask for certificate, which
SOHMER & CO.'S EMPLOYES' PICNIC.
ure of protection to home industry than is now is to be deposited with Secretary Herbert W.
furnished by the rates provided for in the con- Hill on arrival in Chicago. His office will be in
The employes of Sohmer & Co. will hold their
ventional treaties with the United States and the the South Parlor, Auditorium Hotel.
annual picnic and summer night's festival at the
nations of Europe.
The Transcontinental Passenger Associations Astoria Schuetzen Park to-day. Games and prize
Recognizing the importance of the coming have granted a rate of one fare for the round trip, bowling will be indulged- in and refreshments
changes, the commercial nations of Europe have good for thirty days in all States in their terri- served. The receipts will go to the sick benefit
already taken steps looking to the protection of tory, which includes the Pacific Coast States.
society of the employes.
STRENGTH AND PIANO PLAYINQ.
REDUCED RATES SECURED
THE
REWDV
ffUSIC TIRADE
VOL. XLIV. No. 2 4 .
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, June 15, 1907
SINGL E
S
CENTS
-
$ 2 .OO°PER VEAR
Mr. Gibbs says: "We have gained almost a com-
the interests of their commerce. It is imperative
that the United States should take similar steps plete victory in getting the above concessions,
Some Remarkable Deductions Anent the Sub-
and without delay. This country is by far the after having been turned down two or three
ject Reported by a German Writer Who Has
best customer of Japan. In the five years from months ago, and the matter having been given
Made a Study of the Force Necessary to
1901 to 1905, inclusive, the United States admit- up. The Central Passenger Association, the New
England Passenger Association and the Trunk
Make a Note Sound.
ted duty free from Japan goods to the value of
$151,942,000, while Japan admitted duty free Line Association covering the Eastern States,
In addition to the artistic temperament and from the United States goods to the value of but will grant a special excursion rate for parties of
technique required to play a piano properly, it $43,273,000.
ten or more. The New York Central and Penn-
is also a matter that demands considerable phys-
Self-interest would seem to dictate that in any sylvania roads sell tickets at two cents per mile,
ical strength if certain calculations are to be tariff revision it would be the part of wisdom for and Indiana and Ohio have State laws regulating
accepted. We always thought the piano mover Japan to give especial consideration to the com- passenger rates, so that we are assured a rate of
was a pretty husky party to juggle several tons merce of the United States, for she could ill af- two cents per mile from the Eastern point to
of precious instrument almost daily, but accord- ford a tariff war which would necessarily oper- Chicago.
ing to a certain German gentleman's figures, said ate to the disadvantage of Japanese commerce
"As the time is short before the convention
mover is only a "ringer" for the man who does far more than it would affect American com- dates, we are very anxious to have the members
the heavy work at the keys. Of course, we've merce. It is apparent from these figures that understand that the information originally given
heard pianists, who, if noise was any sign, could even under the existing conventional tariff to out is now rescinded, and special rates can be
understudy for a pile driver, but that's neither which she objects Japan is getting very much the obtained and have been authorized, as enu-
here nor there.
better of the bargain. Then, too, the exports of merated above."
It is said that the German's calculations are the United States in Japan represent only about
easy to verify if one takes a small handful of one-thirtieth of our total exports, while Japan's
CONVENTION PUBLICITY.
coins and piles them on a key of the piano. exports to the United States are nearly one-third
When a sufficient quantity is piled on to make a her total exports.
The Handsome Booklet Issued by the National
note sound they may then be weighed and these
Piano Manufacturers' Association.
Notwithstanding, however, that we are by far
figures will he found to be true.
her best customer, it will not do for the United
A very handsome and interesting booklet has
If the piano is playing fortissimo a much States Government, nor for the great commer-
greater force is needed. At times a force of six cial interests directly affected, to let Japan go been issued under the auspices of the Na-
pounds is thrown upon a single key to produce ahead with her tariff making without seeing that tional Piano Manufacturers' Association anent
the eleventh annual convention of that body-to be
a solitary effect. With chords the force is gen- American interests are intelligently cared for.
held in Chicago this month. The book contains
erally spread over the various notes sounded
the itinerary of the convention, including com-
simultaneously, though a greater output of force
mittee meetings, order of business, subjects for
is undoubtedly expended. This is what gives
discussion, social program, nominations and other
pianists the wonderful strength in their fingers
From the Leading Passenger Associations for
information of value to the delegates. Much mat-
that is often commented on. A story used to be
Visitors to the Piano Manufacturers and
ter of genera] interest regarding Chicago has
told of Paderewski, that he could crack a pane
Dealers' Conventions at Chicago—Platt P.
been compiled for the book. A short history of
of French plate glass half an inch thick merely
Gibbs Has Succeeded in His Undertaking.
the city is given, information in relation to the
by placing one hand upon it, as if upon a piano
layout of streets, railroad depots, prominent
keyboard, and striking it sharply with his middle
(Special to The Review.)
buildings, points of interest and, last of all, an
finger.
Chicago, 111., June 11, 1907.
excellent map of the entire city, which will
Chopin's last study.in C-minor has a passage
After several weeks' negotiation with the vari-
which takes two minutes and five seconds to ous passenger associations through their commis- greatly assist strangers in getting about.
On the whole, it is a volume that should be in
play. The total pressure brought to bear on this, sioners, Platt P. Gibbs, passenger traffic manager,
it is estimated, is equal to three full tons. The is pleased to announce that reductions in fare the hands of every convention visitor, and it is
safe to predict that its value will be fully ap-
average "tonnage" of an hour's piano-playing of
have been secured in nearly all of the territory
Chopin's music varies from twelve to eighty-four covered by the Piano Manufacturers' and Dealers' preciated by many on various occasions during
tons. Wagner has not yet been calculated along associations. This was finally accomplished after the meeting.
these lines.
considerable delay, and has been authorized by
VISIT LYON & HEALY PLANT.
the following passenger associations:
JAPAN TO REARRANGE TARIFFS.
The Western Passenger Association, which in- Music Teachers' Entertainment at Battle
cludes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South
Changes Will be of Interest to Manufacturers
Creek A Pleasing Affair.
Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and part of
the World Over.
Missouri.
During the convention of the Michigan Music
According to a correspondent of the New York
The Southwestern Excursion Bureau have Teachers in Battle Creek last week the delegates
Herald in Japan, that country is about to re- granted special rates in the Southwestern States took the opportunity of visiting the Lyon & Healy
arrange her tariffs and begin a contest along and territories. The Southeastern Passenger As- pipe organ factory at the invitation of H. W.
those lines that may have deep significance to the sociation have done the same in the Southeastern Matlack and listened to a recital on one of the
rest of the world. The financial authorities of States. All of the above have granted a rate of exhibition organs by Edwin Barnes, a local or-
the government are now engaged in an investi- one and one-third fare for the round trip on the ganist. The greater part of the three days during
gation bearing upon the tariff revision that is certificate plan. Tickets sold June 14 to 20, in- which the convention lasted was taken up with
bound to come within the next few years, and clusive, and good to return any time after arrival concert work, Steinway and Mason & Hamlin
alYeady there are evidences that the popular de- and three days after adjournment of the conven- pianos being used exclusively.
mand, as well as the official inclination, will be tion, or up to and including June 25.
for a tariff that will furnish a much higher meas-
In purchasing ticket ask for certificate, which
SOHMER & CO.'S EMPLOYES' PICNIC.
ure of protection to home industry than is now is to be deposited with Secretary Herbert W.
furnished by the rates provided for in the con- Hill on arrival in Chicago. His office will be in
The employes of Sohmer & Co. will hold their
ventional treaties with the United States and the the South Parlor, Auditorium Hotel.
annual picnic and summer night's festival at the
nations of Europe.
The Transcontinental Passenger Associations Astoria Schuetzen Park to-day. Games and prize
Recognizing the importance of the coming have granted a rate of one fare for the round trip, bowling will be indulged- in and refreshments
changes, the commercial nations of Europe have good for thirty days in all States in their terri- served. The receipts will go to the sick benefit
already taken steps looking to the protection of tory, which includes the Pacific Coast States.
society of the employes.
STRENGTH AND PIANO PLAYINQ.
REDUCED RATES SECURED
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