Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 26 - Page 43
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
capital, so that you will see that it is no small
force to contend against."
"But what, Mr. Hohner, is the general effect of
Hans Hohner Reports Great Activity Through-
labor organizations in Germany?"
out the Empire—The Hohner Factories Were
"Just the same as here. The situation is prac-
Never Busier—Large Factory Completed and
tically summed up by saying they demand higher
Several Branches Near Knittlingen—Labor
wages and less hours. Our relations with our
Organizations and Their Strength—Enor-
men have always been pleasant. We have erected
mous Capital Back of Them—Some Hohner
a number of houses for our workmen in the past
Specialties Coming on Later.
year, and the Hohner business is growing in all
parts of the world. We shall have a number of
Hans Hohner, as announced in The Review novelties to announce later which will include
came back from Europe on the "Kron Prinz Wil- some specialties in harmonicas, accordeons and
helm" on the 12th inst., has been very busy since blow accordeons.
his return, and when seen by The Review at the
"I feel quite sure that the trade will be in-
Hohner headquarters, 475 Broadway, was asked terested in these specialties, and that they will
regarding business conditions in Europe. Mr. prove big sellers."
Hohner said: "My trip abroad was a somewhat
hurried one. I- did not visit either our London
TRADE CONTINUES ACTIVE
or Paris offices, but went direct from New York
to Hamburg, and from thence to Trossingen.
For This Season of the Year—Slight Falling
Business throughout Germany is excellent, and
Off During the Past Ten Days—Prices of
the Hohner business in particular is the best in
Metal Continue High—Conditions Reviewed.
the history of the house. I might say that on
certain lines of goods we are sold ahead for the
As the national holiday approaches it is gen-
year. We have, however, many problems to solve, erally accepted as the time for a slowing down of
some of which are not of easy solution.
business with the small goods trade. So far
"Prices are increasing owing to the upward very little indication of a drop is noticeable,
trend of material and labor. Metals of all kinds though the past week was not so active as the
are being advanced, especially brass, since the previous ten days. Few buyers are in market,
formation of the brass trust in Germany."
the major part of the orders coming via the road
"And, Mr. Hohner/' asked The Review, "your men and through the mails, being practically the
wina-up for the season. Then the mid-year stock-
house must be a considerable user of brass?"
"Yes; we use fifteen tons a week, and the cost taking will ensue, to be followed possibly by a re-
of brass to-day compared with a few years ago aojustment of prices in many lines.
shows an advance of nearly 100 per cent. There
Again the cost of copper, brass and tin is being
is no substitute for brass in our line of work, discussed. The brass and German silver instru-
therefore that is one of the many problems which ment makers, both here and abroad, the large
confront us. We have nearly completed the erec- consumers, state that the recent lull in sales has
tion of the largest factory building of the entire Drought about the accumulation of considerable
Hohner group of factories. This will be ready stocks. Sheet brass is being bought in a hand-
by August, and will help us, of course, in fall de- to-mouth fashion, the buyers looking for a break
liveries. We have purchased another factory at in prices, which those inside declare will not oc-
Knittlingen, and have started six branches in cur now or for months to come, if then. The cop-
the neighborhood of that town. The labor there per market is quiet, but the buying movement
is most desirable; in fact, it gives us unusual will be active within a few weeks. Pig tin is in
facilities for skilled labor.
continuously good demand for immediate ship-
"Labor troubles just now are perplexing Ger- ment, and is strong at 44 to 45 cents in ton lots.
man manufacturers to considerable extent. ' The
Notwithstanding the disquieting adv ; ces from
first strike in tne Black Forest regions has now abroad, no definite steps regarding a radical
begun. I may say that the labor organizations of change in prices in wood-winds, violins, 'cellos,
Germany have unusual strength. The metal work- single and double basses, accordeons, etc., have
ers have a membership of 350,000, and this is been announced. As might be imagined from this
the strongest organization in the German Em- statement the market for this week, at least, is
pire. They have eight and a half million marks without any definite tendency, and therefore de-
BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN GERMANY.
veloped - no notable features. Importers and
wholesalers are doubtless awaiting more authen-
tic news from European small goods centers be-
fore notifying their trade of any changes.
Referring to the close of the first six months
of the year an importing wholesaler chatted with
The Review as follows: "The year opened strong,
immediately following a brisk holiday trade, and
to our surprise business has kept steadily im-
proving from month to month; in fact, during
May and June it was really better than it was
last November and the early part of December,
when sales are the largest in small goods. We
are now looking for a lull, but the fall trade, in
our opinion, will start up early and be the best
the trade has ever enjoyed. To be sure, this
disturbance over prices is unfortunate, and by
October we are looking for an advance of 30 per
cent, on some lines, to judge from the bellicose
tone of our correspondence with foreign and do-
mestic manufacturers, and the jobbers and deal-
ers who bought outright or placed orders for fu-
ture delivery at the figures prevailing in March
showed foresight and good judgment."
COOPER CO.'S FINE CATALOGUE.
The James W. Cooper Co., manufacturers of
piano benches at Washington avenue and 17th
street, Philadelphia, have had prepared their
catalog for 1907, and same has been distributed
to the trade. Over forty styles of single and duet
benches are shown. They are made up in a va-
riety of designs and finishes, and to be sold at
prices suitable for all purses. Many of the
benches are provided with a box under the seat
in which music may be stored.
The G. A'. Jencke Music House, 1620 Second
avenue, Rock Island, 111., opened for business last
week. The line includes small goods, talking
machines and sheet music.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated for the Money
A trial order Is all we ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
THE TRIO CORNET
THE HAMBURG 2Oth CENTURY",,,*
MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS
FOR <*
WM. B.GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
THE
CONN
AND THE
1st—LYON & HEALY MANDOLINS, GUI-
TARS AND VIOLINS.
2nd—SIEGEL-MYERS' MUSIC LESSONS
TO GIVE AWAY WITH THEM.
LYON & HEALY,
Isabel
ARE SYNONYMOUS
AND THE
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder an* American Model Band
and Orchestra Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
You Need Two Things This
New Year
Hundreds of dealers all over the country are
doubling their sales.
Xo cost whatever nor trouble to you. but a mag-
nifiicent extra value for your customeis.
You increase your sales by giving free $25.00 or
$.10.00 worth of lessons with every instrument.
Write for full particulars.
NA1VIK
Union
MR. DEALER:
ELKHART
INDIANA
Chicago
—YORft
Band Instruments
won MBW
ILLVSTMATBD
CATALOGUE
JW.YOR.Kfc SONS
Mmkmrm mf thm *!#*•«« gru*m
Bfe.nd Instruments
GRAND R.APIDS
MICH.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
capital, so that you will see that it is no small
force to contend against."
"But what, Mr. Hohner, is the general effect of
Hans Hohner Reports Great Activity Through-
labor organizations in Germany?"
out the Empire—The Hohner Factories Were
"Just the same as here. The situation is prac-
Never Busier—Large Factory Completed and
tically summed up by saying they demand higher
Several Branches Near Knittlingen—Labor
wages and less hours. Our relations with our
Organizations and Their Strength—Enor-
men have always been pleasant. We have erected
mous Capital Back of Them—Some Hohner
a number of houses for our workmen in the past
Specialties Coming on Later.
year, and the Hohner business is growing in all
parts of the world. We shall have a number of
Hans Hohner, as announced in The Review novelties to announce later which will include
came back from Europe on the "Kron Prinz Wil- some specialties in harmonicas, accordeons and
helm" on the 12th inst., has been very busy since blow accordeons.
his return, and when seen by The Review at the
"I feel quite sure that the trade will be in-
Hohner headquarters, 475 Broadway, was asked terested in these specialties, and that they will
regarding business conditions in Europe. Mr. prove big sellers."
Hohner said: "My trip abroad was a somewhat
hurried one. I- did not visit either our London
TRADE CONTINUES ACTIVE
or Paris offices, but went direct from New York
to Hamburg, and from thence to Trossingen.
For This Season of the Year—Slight Falling
Business throughout Germany is excellent, and
Off During the Past Ten Days—Prices of
the Hohner business in particular is the best in
Metal Continue High—Conditions Reviewed.
the history of the house. I might say that on
certain lines of goods we are sold ahead for the
As the national holiday approaches it is gen-
year. We have, however, many problems to solve, erally accepted as the time for a slowing down of
some of which are not of easy solution.
business with the small goods trade. So far
"Prices are increasing owing to the upward very little indication of a drop is noticeable,
trend of material and labor. Metals of all kinds though the past week was not so active as the
are being advanced, especially brass, since the previous ten days. Few buyers are in market,
formation of the brass trust in Germany."
the major part of the orders coming via the road
"And, Mr. Hohner/' asked The Review, "your men and through the mails, being practically the
wina-up for the season. Then the mid-year stock-
house must be a considerable user of brass?"
"Yes; we use fifteen tons a week, and the cost taking will ensue, to be followed possibly by a re-
of brass to-day compared with a few years ago aojustment of prices in many lines.
shows an advance of nearly 100 per cent. There
Again the cost of copper, brass and tin is being
is no substitute for brass in our line of work, discussed. The brass and German silver instru-
therefore that is one of the many problems which ment makers, both here and abroad, the large
confront us. We have nearly completed the erec- consumers, state that the recent lull in sales has
tion of the largest factory building of the entire Drought about the accumulation of considerable
Hohner group of factories. This will be ready stocks. Sheet brass is being bought in a hand-
by August, and will help us, of course, in fall de- to-mouth fashion, the buyers looking for a break
liveries. We have purchased another factory at in prices, which those inside declare will not oc-
Knittlingen, and have started six branches in cur now or for months to come, if then. The cop-
the neighborhood of that town. The labor there per market is quiet, but the buying movement
is most desirable; in fact, it gives us unusual will be active within a few weeks. Pig tin is in
facilities for skilled labor.
continuously good demand for immediate ship-
"Labor troubles just now are perplexing Ger- ment, and is strong at 44 to 45 cents in ton lots.
man manufacturers to considerable extent. ' The
Notwithstanding the disquieting adv ; ces from
first strike in tne Black Forest regions has now abroad, no definite steps regarding a radical
begun. I may say that the labor organizations of change in prices in wood-winds, violins, 'cellos,
Germany have unusual strength. The metal work- single and double basses, accordeons, etc., have
ers have a membership of 350,000, and this is been announced. As might be imagined from this
the strongest organization in the German Em- statement the market for this week, at least, is
pire. They have eight and a half million marks without any definite tendency, and therefore de-
BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN GERMANY.
veloped - no notable features. Importers and
wholesalers are doubtless awaiting more authen-
tic news from European small goods centers be-
fore notifying their trade of any changes.
Referring to the close of the first six months
of the year an importing wholesaler chatted with
The Review as follows: "The year opened strong,
immediately following a brisk holiday trade, and
to our surprise business has kept steadily im-
proving from month to month; in fact, during
May and June it was really better than it was
last November and the early part of December,
when sales are the largest in small goods. We
are now looking for a lull, but the fall trade, in
our opinion, will start up early and be the best
the trade has ever enjoyed. To be sure, this
disturbance over prices is unfortunate, and by
October we are looking for an advance of 30 per
cent, on some lines, to judge from the bellicose
tone of our correspondence with foreign and do-
mestic manufacturers, and the jobbers and deal-
ers who bought outright or placed orders for fu-
ture delivery at the figures prevailing in March
showed foresight and good judgment."
COOPER CO.'S FINE CATALOGUE.
The James W. Cooper Co., manufacturers of
piano benches at Washington avenue and 17th
street, Philadelphia, have had prepared their
catalog for 1907, and same has been distributed
to the trade. Over forty styles of single and duet
benches are shown. They are made up in a va-
riety of designs and finishes, and to be sold at
prices suitable for all purses. Many of the
benches are provided with a box under the seat
in which music may be stored.
The G. A'. Jencke Music House, 1620 Second
avenue, Rock Island, 111., opened for business last
week. The line includes small goods, talking
machines and sheet music.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated for the Money
A trial order Is all we ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
THE TRIO CORNET
THE HAMBURG 2Oth CENTURY",,,*
MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS
FOR <*
WM. B.GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
THE
CONN
AND THE
1st—LYON & HEALY MANDOLINS, GUI-
TARS AND VIOLINS.
2nd—SIEGEL-MYERS' MUSIC LESSONS
TO GIVE AWAY WITH THEM.
LYON & HEALY,
Isabel
ARE SYNONYMOUS
AND THE
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder an* American Model Band
and Orchestra Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
You Need Two Things This
New Year
Hundreds of dealers all over the country are
doubling their sales.
Xo cost whatever nor trouble to you. but a mag-
nifiicent extra value for your customeis.
You increase your sales by giving free $25.00 or
$.10.00 worth of lessons with every instrument.
Write for full particulars.
NA1VIK
Union
MR. DEALER:
ELKHART
INDIANA
Chicago
—YORft
Band Instruments
won MBW
ILLVSTMATBD
CATALOGUE
JW.YOR.Kfc SONS
Mmkmrm mf thm *!#*•«« gru*m
Bfe.nd Instruments
GRAND R.APIDS
MICH.
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