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THE
MUSIC TRADE! REVIEW
C. A. Grinnell, Detroit, Mich.; J. O. Twitchell,
Chicago, 111.; Philip Werlein, New Orleans, La.
Officers and Committees of the National Asso-
Col. F. B. T. Hollenberg states that it will be
ciation of Piano Dealers of America Will
impossible for him to be in attendance at this
Meet in New York City, at Hotel Astor, Jan-
time.
uary 27th and 28th—Will be Well Attended.
The officers of the association have promised
to bring up subjects which will be of the most
In response to the call of President Crew, a vital importance, and a full attendance is earn-
meeting of the officers and members of commit- estly requested by President Crew. The busi-
tees of the National Association of Piano Deal- ness sessions will convene at 10 o'clock on the
ers of America will be held at the Hotel Astor, mornings of the 27th and 28th and continue as
New York City, Monday and Tuesday, January long as necessary.
27 and 28. There has been a very generous re-
At these sessions there will be the usual re-
sponse thus far, and there is every indication ports from the secretary, treasurer, the various
that the meeting, will be very largely attended. vice-presidents, the freight bureau, chairman of
Thus far the following have signified their in- the membership committee and the committee
tention of being present: Otis M. Bigelow,
on resolutions, and the advisory and executive
Dowagiac, Mich.; R. T. Cassell, Denver, Col.; L. boards.
H. Clement, 135 Fifth avenue, New York City;
Plans for the next annual convention of the
J. A. Coffin, New York City; W. H. Currier, association will be finally formulated, and such
Toledo, Ohio; B. B. Crew, Atlanta, Ga.; E. H. subjects as may be of importance to the future
Droop, Washington, D. C ; Percy S. Foster, Wash- of the association will be liberally discussed.
ington, D. C ; P. O. Gibbs, Chicago, 111.; O. K.
Houck, Memphis, Tenn.; James C. Miller, Phila-
EXPORT TRADE WITH MEXICO.
delphia; Thomas C. Moore, Chicago, 111.; Charles
R. Putnam, Boston, Mass.; J. P. Simmons, New
Some Pointers on How to Develop Trade With
Orleans, La.; J. T. Wamelink, Cleveland, Ohio;
That Country.
D. E. Woolley, Philadelphia.
In addition to the above, the following will no
Consul G. B. McGoogan, at La Paz, Mexico, in
doubt signify their intentions of being present:
a recent and very interesting report, has a great
Either J. P. Byrne or J. F. Bowers of Chicago, many valuable suggestions to make to American
111.; E. S. Con way, Chicago, 111.; Henry Dreher, exporters who contemplate invading the Mexican
Cleveland, Ohio; George Gibson, Boston, Mass.;
field. Co-operation is his motto, and he says in
part:
"Owing to the keen competition that now ex-
ists in Mexico between the United States and
European countries, it is necessaiy to avail our-
selves of every possible advantage. The Mexi-
can merchant who sells nearly everything, and
who conducts what is known in the United
States as a general store, usually sends about
two orders a year to a broker in Europe, not
is manufactured
knowing anything of the prices, but expecting
and generally receiving fair treatment. How-
by the
ever, there seems to be a disposition among some
Mexican merchants to avoid buying through
brokers. To overcome this difficulty, simplify
orders, economize, expedite and increase busi-
ness is the object of the plan which is here
briefly set forth.
"In every large city in the United States there
should be formed a combination of exporters,
representing eveiy line of trade doing business
with Mexico. This combination should have an
authorized agent empowered to furnish informa-
tion, quote prices, extend credit, make collec-
tions, receive orders, prepare consular invoices
and assemble goods for shipment, settle disputes,
and arrange misunderstandings.
"When a composite order is received, each
house will furnish what belongs to his line, the
shipment will be combined under one invoice and
one bill of lading, the authorized agent acting
The above device on the fall-
as collector and auditor of accounts.
"This plan would enable the small dealer to
board is the evidence of genuine-
buy in carload lots and save much consular and
ness and the guarantee of quality*
freight expenses, as well as saving time in the
The H* P* Nelson line is prov-
shipment and delivering the goods in better
shape by avoiding much handling. The transac-
ing itself a big factor in the business
tions of these combinations should be conducted
of some of the most progressive
on such a high scale of honor and fair dealing
dealers in the country.
that they would establish a reputation in busi-
ness that would insure orders for goods without
There is still some desirable
personal solicitation by the exporter or investi-
territory open to first class dealers.
gation of qualities and prices by the buyer."
OFFICERS MEETING.
THE GENUINE
NELSON PIANO
H. P. NELSON Company
CHICAGO
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OUR FOREIGN CUSTOMERS.
H. R Nelson Ca
Makers of H. P. Nelson Pianos
Marlanna and Herndon Sts. Factory Phone, North, 1M9
CHICAGO
Pianps and Other Musical Instruments Shipped
Abroad from the Port of New York for the
Week Just Ended—An Interesting Array of
Musical Specialties for Foreign Countries.
(Special to The Koview.)
Washington, D. C, Jan. 13, 1908.
The following were the exports of musical in-
struments and kindred lines from the port of
New York for the week just ended:
Bradford—17 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
terial, $115.
Berlin—7 cases pianos, $2,100; 228 pkgs. talk-
ing machines and material, $2,795; 26 cases
piano players and material, $7,800.
Bombay—1 case pianos and material, $245.
Buenos Ayres—3 cases organs, $254; 2 cases
musical instruments, $434; 5 pkgs. talking ma-
chines and material, $820; 15 cases piano play-
ers and material, $2,306.
Cape Town—14 cases organs, $565.
Cartagena—4 cases pianos, $368.
Cardenas—2 cases pianos and material, $261.
Cardiff—55 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
rial. $522.
Gothenberg—12 cases organs, $200.
Hamburg—2 cases musical instruments, $850;
6 cases pianos and material, $411.
Havana—14 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
rial, $466.
Kingston—16 cases organs and material, $325;
3 cases pianos and material, $1,300.
Leeds—75 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
rial, $473.
Leipzig—3 cases organs and material, $250.
Liverpool—10 cases organs, $876; 36 cases
organs and material, $1,953.
London—32 cases piano players and material,
$8,016; 22 erases piano players and material,
$6,230; 1 case piano players and material, $175;
7 cases music, $939; 6 cases pianos, $1,396; 2
cases organ material, $171; 3 cases music goods,
$148.
Madras—6 cases organs, $168.
Manchester—54 pkgs. talking machines and
material, $378.
Montevideo—1 case pianos and material, $331.
Newcastle—56 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
terial, $415.
Odessa—1 case pianos and material, $400.
Rosario—5 cases pianos, $474.
Santos—4 pkgs. talking machines, and mate-
rial, $421.
Savanilla—1 case pianos and material, $315.
Sheffield—40 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
terial, $264.
Sydney—17 cases organs and material, $845;
11 cases musical instruments, $343.
Vera Cruz—110 pkgs. talking machines and
material, $1,657.
Wilmington—19 cases organs and material,
1,034; 1 case pianos and material, $1,035.
In an industry where high-grade
instruments form but a small group
as compared with the total, and
where admission to that charmed
circle of leaders is guarded with
jealous care and is only obtained
by the consent of trade experts,
recognition as an artistic instru-
ment is naturally accorded to but
few.
In this small class of selected
and approved leaders the Haines
Bros. Piano has a high place.
Why not write for catalogue ?
HAINES BROS.
Bacon BIocK, OAKLAND, CAL.