Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 8 - Page 7
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THE:
IVILJSIC TRADE:
REIVIEIW
for chances be money or otherwise. Enterprises
OBJECT OF FREIGHT BUREAU
in which prizes are distributed among purchasers
of merchandise in stated amounts, or among sub- Is to Assist the Trade in Every Way—Some
Trade Not Equal to Closing Weeks of January
scribers for publications, or for shares of cor-
—Player-Pianos Most in Demand—Lull Only
Misapprehensions Corrected—Dealers Should
porate stock, through the medium of drawings
Temporary-r-Certain Supplies Are Short—
Write Mr. Moore Who Will Co-operate With
or guessing contests, are lotteries within the
The Situation Discussed.
Them Without Additional Charge.
meaning of that section. Publications, circulars,
The orders coming in to the piano factories cards or pamphlets containing advertisements of
J. P. Byrne, president of the National Associa-
in the city during the past week have shown a such enterprises, or notices or other information tion of Piano Dealers, Chicago, has received the
decided falling off as compared with those that of any kind relating to them, should be with- following important letter from Thomas C.
characterized the latter part of January. Only drawn from the mails and treated in accordance Moore, freight traffic manager of the association
such manufacturers as are putting out player- with sections 573, 602 and 624 of the Postal Laws under recent date:
pianos have had nothing to complain of. The and Regulations."
"Dear Sir—In order to correct a misappre-
number of applicants for work at the many fac-
hension which seems to exist in the minds of
tories would also go to show that retrenchments
some of the members of the National Association
ORGANISTSJMFFER
are being made in some quarters. It is not be-
of Piano Dealers, as well as the National Piano
lieved that this lull is anything more than the Over the Merits of the Concave and Radiating Manufacturers' Association in regard to the use
Pedal System as Opposed to the Straight
usual quietness that generally prevails prior to
of this office for the auditing of their bills, and
Pedals—Standard System Should be Adopted.
the spring rush. Complaints about the inability
collecting of their claims, I would be glad if you
to obtain supplies are frequent, sounding-boards,
would make it known to the members that I am
While the American Guild of Organists has
bridges and ribs showing the greatest shortage.
ready to attend to this work, without any addi-
One of the leading manufacturers said to The adopted the concave and radiating pedal key- tional charge, for any and all members, who see
Review Wednesday: "The growth of the piano board as a standard, there is considerable oppo- fit to send their bills in for auditing, and also
industry and the number of new factories con- sition to the radiating system among those who will attend to their loss and damage claims as
stantly springing up are entirely out of propor- prefer the straight pedals. There is a diversity well.
tion to the makers of supplies, and sounding- of opinion in regard to the angle of radiation,
"The object of the Freight Bureau is to render
boards in particular. There are no more makers but. not much antagonism to the concave arrange- all the assistance possible to the trade in secur-
ment.
The
concave
system
follows
the
arc
of
the
of this necessary part of a piano than there
ing for them not only lower classifications, where
were a dozen years ago, and I do not see that natural swing of the feet as they are suspended that can be done, but attend to matters of detail,
from
the
knees,
as
if
the
center
of
the
keyboard
their facilities have been greatly increased. The
such as seeing that their freight charges are cor-
quality has also deteriorated, and some substi- should be hollowed out. In addition to the con- rect, and if incorrect, collecting overcharges, and
cavity,
the
sharps
are
also
arranged
in
the
form
tute for spruce will have to be found. If some
also looking after any loss or damage claims,
of the young men who are taking up piano mak- of a horizontal arc, which gives less effort in which they may have against the transportation
reaching
the
extreme
lower
and
higher
sharps.
ing with a view to starting in business for them-
companies.
selves would take up the building of sounding- It is possible that in due time there will be a
"I have endeavored to make this very clear to
compromise
which
will
settle
upon
the
concave
boards and backs, I believe they would make
the members of both the associations in my re-
more money, and at the same time confer a system as a standard which all builders will
ports made to the freight committees, and which'
boon on the rest of the trade." Owing to the adopt. Organists can be accustomed to any kind
have been presented at the annual meetings, but
slowness of freight deliveries, some of the piano of pedal board. The confusion arises in going
I have recently learned that it was the impres-
makers who depend on the Western houses for to pedals which one is not accustomed to, and
sion of many of the members that this was only
their plates have found themselves short on this which renders the pedaling uncertain. Each sys-
done at an extra cost.
part of their supplies. The action factories are tem has its enthusiastic advocates, and organ
"I wish to correct this erroneous impression,
all running to their fullest capacity, and find builders are always willing to accommodate the
and
to assure you and all members that it is my
organist
in
the
construction
of
a
new
organ.
orders coming in without solicitation. Collec-
earnest desire to co-operate with them in every
tions have been fair during the month, with the
particular, and to render such service as will
average amount of paper being offered. There is
CHICAGO TRAFFIC CLTJB ORGANIZED.
secure for them all they are entitled to from the
a tendency toward advocating a reduction in
The Chicago Traffic Club, composed of about transportation companies."
time of credits, as the supply houses have adopted
this policy with their customers, owing to the fifty traffic managers for railroads and large
On March 1 the Aurora, 111., branch of the
fact that the dealers in raw materials are taking shipping interests, was formed last week, and it
advantage of the shortage and exacting their is expected will ultimately have a membership W. W. Kimball Co., will be removed to a larger
of 500 or more. Thomas C. Moore, of the Na- store at 108 Main street, which is now being
pound of flesh.
tional Piano Manufacturers' Association, was in decorat&d in elegant style. The new store is
almost directly opposite their old quarters. Henry
the chair at the first meeting.
A. Stone is manager of the Aurora branch.
NO MORE GUESSING CONTESTS.
HAVE ELEVEN BRANCHES IN KANSAS.
Postmaster-General
Says
Government Con-
REPORTS FROM jIARLEM FACTORIES.
siders Them a Lottery—Were
Favor With Piano Dealers.
Growing in
The postal authorities have taken decisive ac-
tion against so-called guessing contests which
have been inaugurated by several piano dealers
in various parts of the country on the grounds
that they are lotteries. As related in last week's
Review the advertising scheme of H. Kleber &
Bro., the well-known dealers of Pittsburg, who
offered to give a piano free to the holder of a
certain number, was stopped by the post-office
authorities on this ground. The basis of the
action of the Postmaster-General is to be found
in the following order sent out to the postal of-
ficials:
"The attention of postmasters and railway
postal clerks is directed to section 499 of the
Postal Laws and Regulations of 1902 (section 1,
act of September 19, 1890), by the provisions of
which newspapers or other publications of any
kind, circulars and pamphlets, containing adver-
tisements of lotteries, gift concerts or similar
enterprises for the distribution of prizes by lot
or chance, or lists of the prrzes awarded in pur-
suance of such schemes, and all other matter re-
lating to them, are declared to be unmailable.
The terms 'lottery, so-called gift concert, or sim-
ilar enterprise offering prizes dependent upon
lot or chance,' as used in that section, include
'guessing' or 'estimating' contests for prizes, as
well as drawings and raffles of every kind,
whether general or local, whether for private
gain or in aid of charitable, educational or re-
ligious objects, and whether the consideration
The Olney-Hill Music Co., of St. Joseph, Mo.,
have eleven branches in Kansas, in the follow-
ing towns: Peabody, Salina, Junction City,
Smith Center, Hiawatha, Colby, Concordia, Man-
hattan, Phillipsburg, Washington and Hoxie.
They also have a branch in Hastings, Neb. The
Olney-Hill Music Co. handle the Packard, Price
& Teeple, Bailey, Smith & Barnes and Haines &
Co. pianos.
DISTINCTIVELY HIGH GRADE"
KOHLER & CAMPBELL'S NEW CATALOGUE.
The new 1907 Kohler & Campbell catalogue
was put in the hands of their dealers the past
week. It is an exceedingly artistic piece of
work, and shows up their new styles exceedingly
well. A radical departure from the usual style
of piano architecture is their style M, a very
unique Mission model, which is designed to meet
the requirements of all homes in which that style
of furniture is predominant. The other new
styles illustrated are style A, a small upright
grand; style K, four feet six inches high; style
R, a Louis XV model; style H, four feet eight
inches high; style G, four feet nine and one-half
inches high, and style X, four feet ten inches
high.
rh the fire which occurred in part of the Stein-
ert Building, New Haven, Conn., last week, a
number of old instruments belonging to the
Steinert collection were damaged by water. The
warerooms of the Steinerton Co., recently
opened, were practically uninjured, although the
escape was a narrow one.
6/ie CHRISTMAN
STUDIO GRAND
is the greatest success of the day.
It possesses a scale of rare even-
ness, a tone of remarkable sonority
and richness, with a quality that
is highly orchestral. Our latest
styles of Grands and Uprights
mark a decided advance in the art
of piano-making. We court inves-
. tigation. Some territory still open.
CHRISTMAN SONS, Manufacturer,
FACTORY AND OFFICE:
WAREROOMS:
869-873 East 137th St.
35 West 14th St.
NEW YORK
THE:
IVILJSIC TRADE:
REIVIEIW
for chances be money or otherwise. Enterprises
OBJECT OF FREIGHT BUREAU
in which prizes are distributed among purchasers
of merchandise in stated amounts, or among sub- Is to Assist the Trade in Every Way—Some
Trade Not Equal to Closing Weeks of January
scribers for publications, or for shares of cor-
—Player-Pianos Most in Demand—Lull Only
Misapprehensions Corrected—Dealers Should
porate stock, through the medium of drawings
Temporary-r-Certain Supplies Are Short—
Write Mr. Moore Who Will Co-operate With
or guessing contests, are lotteries within the
The Situation Discussed.
Them Without Additional Charge.
meaning of that section. Publications, circulars,
The orders coming in to the piano factories cards or pamphlets containing advertisements of
J. P. Byrne, president of the National Associa-
in the city during the past week have shown a such enterprises, or notices or other information tion of Piano Dealers, Chicago, has received the
decided falling off as compared with those that of any kind relating to them, should be with- following important letter from Thomas C.
characterized the latter part of January. Only drawn from the mails and treated in accordance Moore, freight traffic manager of the association
such manufacturers as are putting out player- with sections 573, 602 and 624 of the Postal Laws under recent date:
pianos have had nothing to complain of. The and Regulations."
"Dear Sir—In order to correct a misappre-
number of applicants for work at the many fac-
hension which seems to exist in the minds of
tories would also go to show that retrenchments
some of the members of the National Association
ORGANISTSJMFFER
are being made in some quarters. It is not be-
of Piano Dealers, as well as the National Piano
lieved that this lull is anything more than the Over the Merits of the Concave and Radiating Manufacturers' Association in regard to the use
Pedal System as Opposed to the Straight
usual quietness that generally prevails prior to
of this office for the auditing of their bills, and
Pedals—Standard System Should be Adopted.
the spring rush. Complaints about the inability
collecting of their claims, I would be glad if you
to obtain supplies are frequent, sounding-boards,
would make it known to the members that I am
While the American Guild of Organists has
bridges and ribs showing the greatest shortage.
ready to attend to this work, without any addi-
One of the leading manufacturers said to The adopted the concave and radiating pedal key- tional charge, for any and all members, who see
Review Wednesday: "The growth of the piano board as a standard, there is considerable oppo- fit to send their bills in for auditing, and also
industry and the number of new factories con- sition to the radiating system among those who will attend to their loss and damage claims as
stantly springing up are entirely out of propor- prefer the straight pedals. There is a diversity well.
tion to the makers of supplies, and sounding- of opinion in regard to the angle of radiation,
"The object of the Freight Bureau is to render
boards in particular. There are no more makers but. not much antagonism to the concave arrange- all the assistance possible to the trade in secur-
ment.
The
concave
system
follows
the
arc
of
the
of this necessary part of a piano than there
ing for them not only lower classifications, where
were a dozen years ago, and I do not see that natural swing of the feet as they are suspended that can be done, but attend to matters of detail,
from
the
knees,
as
if
the
center
of
the
keyboard
their facilities have been greatly increased. The
such as seeing that their freight charges are cor-
quality has also deteriorated, and some substi- should be hollowed out. In addition to the con- rect, and if incorrect, collecting overcharges, and
cavity,
the
sharps
are
also
arranged
in
the
form
tute for spruce will have to be found. If some
also looking after any loss or damage claims,
of the young men who are taking up piano mak- of a horizontal arc, which gives less effort in which they may have against the transportation
reaching
the
extreme
lower
and
higher
sharps.
ing with a view to starting in business for them-
companies.
selves would take up the building of sounding- It is possible that in due time there will be a
"I have endeavored to make this very clear to
compromise
which
will
settle
upon
the
concave
boards and backs, I believe they would make
the members of both the associations in my re-
more money, and at the same time confer a system as a standard which all builders will
ports made to the freight committees, and which'
boon on the rest of the trade." Owing to the adopt. Organists can be accustomed to any kind
have been presented at the annual meetings, but
slowness of freight deliveries, some of the piano of pedal board. The confusion arises in going
I have recently learned that it was the impres-
makers who depend on the Western houses for to pedals which one is not accustomed to, and
sion of many of the members that this was only
their plates have found themselves short on this which renders the pedaling uncertain. Each sys-
done at an extra cost.
part of their supplies. The action factories are tem has its enthusiastic advocates, and organ
"I wish to correct this erroneous impression,
all running to their fullest capacity, and find builders are always willing to accommodate the
and
to assure you and all members that it is my
organist
in
the
construction
of
a
new
organ.
orders coming in without solicitation. Collec-
earnest desire to co-operate with them in every
tions have been fair during the month, with the
particular, and to render such service as will
average amount of paper being offered. There is
CHICAGO TRAFFIC CLTJB ORGANIZED.
secure for them all they are entitled to from the
a tendency toward advocating a reduction in
The Chicago Traffic Club, composed of about transportation companies."
time of credits, as the supply houses have adopted
this policy with their customers, owing to the fifty traffic managers for railroads and large
On March 1 the Aurora, 111., branch of the
fact that the dealers in raw materials are taking shipping interests, was formed last week, and it
advantage of the shortage and exacting their is expected will ultimately have a membership W. W. Kimball Co., will be removed to a larger
of 500 or more. Thomas C. Moore, of the Na- store at 108 Main street, which is now being
pound of flesh.
tional Piano Manufacturers' Association, was in decorat&d in elegant style. The new store is
almost directly opposite their old quarters. Henry
the chair at the first meeting.
A. Stone is manager of the Aurora branch.
NO MORE GUESSING CONTESTS.
HAVE ELEVEN BRANCHES IN KANSAS.
Postmaster-General
Says
Government Con-
REPORTS FROM jIARLEM FACTORIES.
siders Them a Lottery—Were
Favor With Piano Dealers.
Growing in
The postal authorities have taken decisive ac-
tion against so-called guessing contests which
have been inaugurated by several piano dealers
in various parts of the country on the grounds
that they are lotteries. As related in last week's
Review the advertising scheme of H. Kleber &
Bro., the well-known dealers of Pittsburg, who
offered to give a piano free to the holder of a
certain number, was stopped by the post-office
authorities on this ground. The basis of the
action of the Postmaster-General is to be found
in the following order sent out to the postal of-
ficials:
"The attention of postmasters and railway
postal clerks is directed to section 499 of the
Postal Laws and Regulations of 1902 (section 1,
act of September 19, 1890), by the provisions of
which newspapers or other publications of any
kind, circulars and pamphlets, containing adver-
tisements of lotteries, gift concerts or similar
enterprises for the distribution of prizes by lot
or chance, or lists of the prrzes awarded in pur-
suance of such schemes, and all other matter re-
lating to them, are declared to be unmailable.
The terms 'lottery, so-called gift concert, or sim-
ilar enterprise offering prizes dependent upon
lot or chance,' as used in that section, include
'guessing' or 'estimating' contests for prizes, as
well as drawings and raffles of every kind,
whether general or local, whether for private
gain or in aid of charitable, educational or re-
ligious objects, and whether the consideration
The Olney-Hill Music Co., of St. Joseph, Mo.,
have eleven branches in Kansas, in the follow-
ing towns: Peabody, Salina, Junction City,
Smith Center, Hiawatha, Colby, Concordia, Man-
hattan, Phillipsburg, Washington and Hoxie.
They also have a branch in Hastings, Neb. The
Olney-Hill Music Co. handle the Packard, Price
& Teeple, Bailey, Smith & Barnes and Haines &
Co. pianos.
DISTINCTIVELY HIGH GRADE"
KOHLER & CAMPBELL'S NEW CATALOGUE.
The new 1907 Kohler & Campbell catalogue
was put in the hands of their dealers the past
week. It is an exceedingly artistic piece of
work, and shows up their new styles exceedingly
well. A radical departure from the usual style
of piano architecture is their style M, a very
unique Mission model, which is designed to meet
the requirements of all homes in which that style
of furniture is predominant. The other new
styles illustrated are style A, a small upright
grand; style K, four feet six inches high; style
R, a Louis XV model; style H, four feet eight
inches high; style G, four feet nine and one-half
inches high, and style X, four feet ten inches
high.
rh the fire which occurred in part of the Stein-
ert Building, New Haven, Conn., last week, a
number of old instruments belonging to the
Steinert collection were damaged by water. The
warerooms of the Steinerton Co., recently
opened, were practically uninjured, although the
escape was a narrow one.
6/ie CHRISTMAN
STUDIO GRAND
is the greatest success of the day.
It possesses a scale of rare even-
ness, a tone of remarkable sonority
and richness, with a quality that
is highly orchestral. Our latest
styles of Grands and Uprights
mark a decided advance in the art
of piano-making. We court inves-
. tigation. Some territory still open.
CHRISTMAN SONS, Manufacturer,
FACTORY AND OFFICE:
WAREROOMS:
869-873 East 137th St.
35 West 14th St.
NEW YORK
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