Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 21 - Page 17
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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
But ours are brand new instruments and we ex-
DIFFICULT TO FORM ASSOCIATION.
pect a number of sales to result."
Those
Endeavoring to Interest Milwaukee
The Krell factory was shut down last week;
Dealers in Organization Meet With Much
What Henry Crawford Says — The Krell this was needed to repair a serious defect in the
Opposition.
Piano Co.'s Unique Advertising—What the machinery. The number of orders on file are
Grau Piano Co. Are Doing—Visitors of the said to be sufficient to keep the plant busy on a
(Special to The Review.)
Week—Baldwin Co. Representatives to At- steady run.
Milwaukee, Wis., May 19, 1908.
Manager H. B. Lewis, of the Cable Piano Co.,
tend Convention—Changes in Smith Miller
Those interested in an endeavor to form a
Piano Co.—Other Local Trade News.
said: "Collections during April were very good. piano dealers' association in this city report
This month they are somewhat backward. Busi- having met with considerable opposition in
ness is quiet."
(Special to The Review.)
certain quarters. Although the majority of the
The Grau Piano Co. reflected the piano dis- leading houses are in favor of the association
Cincinnati, O., April 18, 1908.
Local piano dealers report a quiet business trict feeling by reporting a quiet week. Several and are making strong efforts to bring about
during the past week. No special reason is as- sales were put through, while collections are bet- such an organization, fully realizing the benefits
signed for the slump in sales. The weather was ter than during April. The influx of payments accruing therefrom, there are many dealers and
seasonable and conditions generally favored the on instruments varies according to the system not by any means obscure ones who declare that
nothing would be accomplished at this time by
piano dealers. But for proverbial optimism our used or the house management.
piano men are prize-winners, so they say the The plan to give a savings bank to each person such association. Instead of being disheartened,
month of May will come unto its own before its furnishing a prospective buyer was advertised however, the association advocates are deter-
vigorously last week. An additional offer of a mined to make still stronger efforts to bring
close.
President Henry Crawford, of Smithi-Nixon $5 gold piece to start the savings was made to about such an organization at an early date.
Piano Co., sized up the situation by saying: "Re- the person whose prospect bought a piano.
WHERE TO STOP.
O. W. Williams, of the Packard Co.; W. J.
tail trade is dull. Inquiries, however, are more
numerous than for some time. I have more of Keeley, of the Autopiano Co.; T. H. Hahn, of the
The manufacturers and dealers who plan to
these on my desk now than any time during the Otto Wissner Piano Co., were Grau visitors dur- attend the convention should take note of the
spring season. The outlook is certainly en- ing the week.
announcement in this issue of the Times Square
couraging."
W. H. Kimberly was added to the Grau sales Hotel. This hostelry is located just a block south
The Krell Piano Co. startled the piano district force last week, to take charge of outside terri- of the Hotel Astor, and in the heart of the the-
two weeks ago by advertising a new "stunt" in tory.
ater and shopping district, and with its com-
piano management, offering to "store" pianos in
M. Levian, representing Weser Bros., called on plete appointments, modern construction and
any person's home, who looked good to Manager Beinkamp Piano Co. last week.
other details, render it an ideal selection for
Hollingsworth, same to be free of cost to the in-
Harry Miller, formerly with the Aeolian Co., either permanent or transient guests. The hotel
dividual who cared to house the instrument. has assumed charge of the Beinkamp music roll was recently reopened under the proprietorship
The Krell house claimed to be overstocked. Cer- library and is planning to increase its versatility and personal management of M. Newgold, who
tainly the warerooms had the appearance on the so that it shall be second to none.
is well and favorably known in local hotel
Monday morning following. A large number
The Baldwin Co. will be represented in the circles, and is also proprietor of one of Sara-
were "stored" among the big bunch of applicants. June Convention of Piano Dealers, New York toga's large hotels. The hotel has been refur-
The only limitation the house imposed upon the City, by E. E. Roberts, of the local house; C. M. nished and redecorated throughout, and it is to-
offer was the privilege of selecting the new stock- Robertson, of the local office; C. H. Dickinson, day up-to-date in every particular. Rooms $1 a
keepers. The plan, of course, has in contempla- of Chicago house, and E. J. Hereth, of Indianap- day; with bath, $1.50. Correspondence is so-
tion the disposal by sale of a number of the in- olis branch. The four gentlemen will go from licited with manufacturers who seek to make
struments placed in the homes. A large list of this city to New York.
exhibits of their line. Make your reservations
good prospects has been carefully gathered in
E. E. Roberts reported a fair amount of busi- early.
at the same time. Manager Hollingsworth said ness last week, claiming a distinct improvement
last week: "The scheme is working admirably over the preceding week.
BRIGGS PIANOS TO BE EXHIBITED.
—so well, in fact, that a worthy competitor has
The Wurlitzer house reports the following im-
During convention week the various styles of
put forth the same proposition on square pianos. portant sales of Steinways: Mr. Biekley, Mayor
3riggs pianos will be exhibited in the ware-
of Lawrenceberg, Indiana, a Verte Grand, and rooms of Chas. H. Ditson & Co., 8-10-12 East 34th
Eastern Star Lodge, Violet Chapter No. 45, Yute- street, who have handled the Briggs pianos in
man Temple, this city, also Verde Grand.
New York for over twenty years. A. J. Jewett,
Mr. DeKleist, of North Tonawanda, head and of the Briggs Piano Co., while on his last visit
manager of the mechanical department of Wur- from Boston, arranged for the special display,
litzer's, was a visitor here during the week. He and will make his headquarters at the Ditson
is a stockholder of the Wurlitzer Co. and gen- store during the convention week.
eral manager of the Canadian end of the busi-
ness.
"DISTINCTIVELY HIGH GRADE"
Rudolph Wurlitzer, Jr., was seen at the ware-
rooms to-day, having returned to the city last
Saturday from the East.
The Smith & Miller Piano Co. underwent a
second upheaval last week—the details of which
are held under close cover. Each move is ap-
parently for the firm's good. W. W. Krum, who
was interested in a small way in the concern,
sold out his holdings to new parties. The deal
We think we make the
apparently carried with it other stock which
gives the "silent" partner the controlling interest
finest SMALL GRAND in
in the company. President and Manager Ernst
the industry. The tone is
Smith will continue as executive head, but the
extremely beautiful ; the
new moves made would indicate that his hold-
ings have shifted in part to the "silent" partner,
scale leaves nothing to be
thus relieving Smith of the controlling interest.
LAU
\
desired : the Bnish of details
is, in the words of one
critic, delightful.
The LAUTER SMALL
GRAND is an instrument
I to appeal to the critical
trade in your community.
We shall be glad to fur-
nish complete information.
t
L A U T E R ^ CO.
NLWA ILK
NEW
JElfEY
NORRIS NOISELESS AXIOMS.
No. CCX.
Piano dealers nowadays bear in mind the old
adage, "Don't buy a pig in a poke," and like the
citizens of Missouri have to be shown when buy-
ing stock. Naturally they want the piano with
the greatest number of improvements, and it is
the manufacturer who installs the Norris Noise-
less pedal actions in his instruments who can
feel assured of their trade. Therefore, Mr.
Manufacturer, be wise; you also need not "buy a
pig in a poke," but may be converted to the
obvious advantages of the noiseless pedal action
by requesting information regarding same from
the Norris Noiseless Piano Action Co., Boston,
Mass.
Ghe 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.
CHRISTNAN SONS,
FACTOKT AND OFFICE:
•t9-«73 Eut 137th Si.
FEW
WiUKOOHB'
YOUK
35 W«at 144k St.
THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
But ours are brand new instruments and we ex-
DIFFICULT TO FORM ASSOCIATION.
pect a number of sales to result."
Those
Endeavoring to Interest Milwaukee
The Krell factory was shut down last week;
Dealers in Organization Meet With Much
What Henry Crawford Says — The Krell this was needed to repair a serious defect in the
Opposition.
Piano Co.'s Unique Advertising—What the machinery. The number of orders on file are
Grau Piano Co. Are Doing—Visitors of the said to be sufficient to keep the plant busy on a
(Special to The Review.)
Week—Baldwin Co. Representatives to At- steady run.
Milwaukee, Wis., May 19, 1908.
Manager H. B. Lewis, of the Cable Piano Co.,
tend Convention—Changes in Smith Miller
Those interested in an endeavor to form a
Piano Co.—Other Local Trade News.
said: "Collections during April were very good. piano dealers' association in this city report
This month they are somewhat backward. Busi- having met with considerable opposition in
ness is quiet."
(Special to The Review.)
certain quarters. Although the majority of the
The Grau Piano Co. reflected the piano dis- leading houses are in favor of the association
Cincinnati, O., April 18, 1908.
Local piano dealers report a quiet business trict feeling by reporting a quiet week. Several and are making strong efforts to bring about
during the past week. No special reason is as- sales were put through, while collections are bet- such an organization, fully realizing the benefits
signed for the slump in sales. The weather was ter than during April. The influx of payments accruing therefrom, there are many dealers and
seasonable and conditions generally favored the on instruments varies according to the system not by any means obscure ones who declare that
nothing would be accomplished at this time by
piano dealers. But for proverbial optimism our used or the house management.
piano men are prize-winners, so they say the The plan to give a savings bank to each person such association. Instead of being disheartened,
month of May will come unto its own before its furnishing a prospective buyer was advertised however, the association advocates are deter-
vigorously last week. An additional offer of a mined to make still stronger efforts to bring
close.
President Henry Crawford, of Smithi-Nixon $5 gold piece to start the savings was made to about such an organization at an early date.
Piano Co., sized up the situation by saying: "Re- the person whose prospect bought a piano.
WHERE TO STOP.
O. W. Williams, of the Packard Co.; W. J.
tail trade is dull. Inquiries, however, are more
numerous than for some time. I have more of Keeley, of the Autopiano Co.; T. H. Hahn, of the
The manufacturers and dealers who plan to
these on my desk now than any time during the Otto Wissner Piano Co., were Grau visitors dur- attend the convention should take note of the
spring season. The outlook is certainly en- ing the week.
announcement in this issue of the Times Square
couraging."
W. H. Kimberly was added to the Grau sales Hotel. This hostelry is located just a block south
The Krell Piano Co. startled the piano district force last week, to take charge of outside terri- of the Hotel Astor, and in the heart of the the-
two weeks ago by advertising a new "stunt" in tory.
ater and shopping district, and with its com-
piano management, offering to "store" pianos in
M. Levian, representing Weser Bros., called on plete appointments, modern construction and
any person's home, who looked good to Manager Beinkamp Piano Co. last week.
other details, render it an ideal selection for
Hollingsworth, same to be free of cost to the in-
Harry Miller, formerly with the Aeolian Co., either permanent or transient guests. The hotel
dividual who cared to house the instrument. has assumed charge of the Beinkamp music roll was recently reopened under the proprietorship
The Krell house claimed to be overstocked. Cer- library and is planning to increase its versatility and personal management of M. Newgold, who
tainly the warerooms had the appearance on the so that it shall be second to none.
is well and favorably known in local hotel
Monday morning following. A large number
The Baldwin Co. will be represented in the circles, and is also proprietor of one of Sara-
were "stored" among the big bunch of applicants. June Convention of Piano Dealers, New York toga's large hotels. The hotel has been refur-
The only limitation the house imposed upon the City, by E. E. Roberts, of the local house; C. M. nished and redecorated throughout, and it is to-
offer was the privilege of selecting the new stock- Robertson, of the local office; C. H. Dickinson, day up-to-date in every particular. Rooms $1 a
keepers. The plan, of course, has in contempla- of Chicago house, and E. J. Hereth, of Indianap- day; with bath, $1.50. Correspondence is so-
tion the disposal by sale of a number of the in- olis branch. The four gentlemen will go from licited with manufacturers who seek to make
struments placed in the homes. A large list of this city to New York.
exhibits of their line. Make your reservations
good prospects has been carefully gathered in
E. E. Roberts reported a fair amount of busi- early.
at the same time. Manager Hollingsworth said ness last week, claiming a distinct improvement
last week: "The scheme is working admirably over the preceding week.
BRIGGS PIANOS TO BE EXHIBITED.
—so well, in fact, that a worthy competitor has
The Wurlitzer house reports the following im-
During convention week the various styles of
put forth the same proposition on square pianos. portant sales of Steinways: Mr. Biekley, Mayor
3riggs pianos will be exhibited in the ware-
of Lawrenceberg, Indiana, a Verte Grand, and rooms of Chas. H. Ditson & Co., 8-10-12 East 34th
Eastern Star Lodge, Violet Chapter No. 45, Yute- street, who have handled the Briggs pianos in
man Temple, this city, also Verde Grand.
New York for over twenty years. A. J. Jewett,
Mr. DeKleist, of North Tonawanda, head and of the Briggs Piano Co., while on his last visit
manager of the mechanical department of Wur- from Boston, arranged for the special display,
litzer's, was a visitor here during the week. He and will make his headquarters at the Ditson
is a stockholder of the Wurlitzer Co. and gen- store during the convention week.
eral manager of the Canadian end of the busi-
ness.
"DISTINCTIVELY HIGH GRADE"
Rudolph Wurlitzer, Jr., was seen at the ware-
rooms to-day, having returned to the city last
Saturday from the East.
The Smith & Miller Piano Co. underwent a
second upheaval last week—the details of which
are held under close cover. Each move is ap-
parently for the firm's good. W. W. Krum, who
was interested in a small way in the concern,
sold out his holdings to new parties. The deal
We think we make the
apparently carried with it other stock which
gives the "silent" partner the controlling interest
finest SMALL GRAND in
in the company. President and Manager Ernst
the industry. The tone is
Smith will continue as executive head, but the
extremely beautiful ; the
new moves made would indicate that his hold-
ings have shifted in part to the "silent" partner,
scale leaves nothing to be
thus relieving Smith of the controlling interest.
LAU
\
desired : the Bnish of details
is, in the words of one
critic, delightful.
The LAUTER SMALL
GRAND is an instrument
I to appeal to the critical
trade in your community.
We shall be glad to fur-
nish complete information.
t
L A U T E R ^ CO.
NLWA ILK
NEW
JElfEY
NORRIS NOISELESS AXIOMS.
No. CCX.
Piano dealers nowadays bear in mind the old
adage, "Don't buy a pig in a poke," and like the
citizens of Missouri have to be shown when buy-
ing stock. Naturally they want the piano with
the greatest number of improvements, and it is
the manufacturer who installs the Norris Noise-
less pedal actions in his instruments who can
feel assured of their trade. Therefore, Mr.
Manufacturer, be wise; you also need not "buy a
pig in a poke," but may be converted to the
obvious advantages of the noiseless pedal action
by requesting information regarding same from
the Norris Noiseless Piano Action Co., Boston,
Mass.
Ghe 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.
CHRISTNAN SONS,
FACTOKT AND OFFICE:
•t9-«73 Eut 137th Si.
FEW
WiUKOOHB'
YOUK
35 W«at 144k St.
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