Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 47 N. 20 - Page 42
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THE:
MUSIC TRADE: REIVIEIW
A TREMENDOUSJMPROVEMENT '
In the Small Goods Markets Is Reported Since
Election—Demand Has Taken Quite a Spurt
and Collections Are Most Satisfactory.
A total change has occurred in the small goods
trade, even with the election only a few days
gone by. For weeks previous it must be ad-
mitted the drift of talk was more or less inclined
to pessimism. Now a wholesome change has oc-
curred. Orders have increased in such a ratio
that the wholesale houses regard the current
situation as foreshadowing a stronger demand
for goods than has been in evidence for over a
year. Considerable talk is heard about the re-
vision of the tariff, but the most influential im-
porters, whose business would be most likely dis-
turbed, are satisfied the musical merchandise
schedule will remain untouched, excepting as to
minor details.
Foreign advices as to prices are not so bullish
as for several months back, when scarcely an in-
voice was received without an increase in the
buying figures. It is safe to say that with the
trade here very much pleased over the results
of the Presidential election, with the brightest
prospects for a larger volume of sales, European
exporters and factors will not attempt further
advances, as stocks are quite full, and there is
no disposition to hamper trade on their part by-
seeking to maintain an uncertain market.
"The election has settled a lot of things," re-
marked a small goods distributer to The Review
this week. "Our mails have increased fully one
hundred per cent., and as a matter of downright
truth business has taken on an altogether dif-
ferent aspect. Do we feel better? Well, we
guess! Further, collections have improved fully
five hundred per cent., and of this no comment is
necessary. What a change! For the short time
it does seem like we were unduly enthusiastic,
but that is the way we feel, and the general con-
dition of trade, current and prospective, seems
to warrant us in so expressing ourselves."
W. R. GRATZ ON WESTERN TRIP.
William R. Gratz, of the Wm. R. Gratz Import
Co., New York, left last week on his regular fall
trip through the West and will return in time to
celebrate Thanksgiving with his family.
IMPORTERS O F F J P THE WEST.
Wm. R. Gratz and Frank Scribner Off to Chi-
cago to Corral Orders.
made up, deciding to open a branch and carry
a large stock of small goods. The move of the
Wurlitzers had a like effect on another western
company, and I would not be surprised to see
them start New York warerooms. Howard Wur-
litzer is expected here in a few days."
Wm. R. Gi atz, president and general manager
INTERESTING BAND CONTEST
of the Wm. R. Gratz Import Co., 35 and 37 West
Held During
Dayton, O., Carnival—Fetterly
Thirty-first street, who left for Chicago Friday
Piano Mfg. Co. Present Baton to Best Uni-
last, will be away until Thanksgiving Day. This
formed Band.
is his annual trip for booking direct import or-
ders for spring delivery.
Much interest was manifested in a band con-
This week Frank Scribner, 393 Broadway, sole
test held during the Fall Street Carnival in Day-
representative in the United States and Canada ton, O., Oct. 8-10. Organizations from all parts
for the harmonica line of Ch. Weiss, Trossingen, of the State were entered, the first prize of $100
Germany, started from New York for the Middle going to the Sidney (O.) Cornet Band, the Eaton
West. As he will visit the principal jobbers in (O.) Band getting the second prize of $50.
that section Mr. Scribner is not scheduled to re-
The Fetterly Piano Mfg. Co. gave a $20 drum
turn Bast until early next month.
major's baton to Bessie's Band of Franklin, for
Agents for the other importing houses are being the best uniformed body. The leader of
slated for a call on the trade west of Pittsburg, the band is Miss Bessie Whitman, who, though
Pa., in the near future.
only seventeen years old, is a clever musician and
conductor. This band also won sixth prize for
THE WEST MOVING ON NEW YORK. playing, $15.
A Chicago Concern May Follow the Lead of the
Wurlitzer Co., of Cincinnati, and Locate in
New York.
With the opening of a New York branch house
by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., of Cincinnati, 0.,
it is said another and possibly a third western
firm will follow suit. Chatting of this the other
day a gentleman familiar with these prospective
moves spoke as follows to The Review:
"Without mentioning names—for the best rea-
sons, of course—I know one Chicago company
who have been contemplating establishing a
branch in New York. The matter had been un-
der consideration for some time, but they could
not fully make up their mind what would be the
best course to pursue under the circumstances.
Of course, the uncertainty of the election af-
fected their attitude, and so final decision was
held in abeyance. When the Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co. announced the leasing of premises here, the
Chicago people were taken completely by sur-
prise, as they did not believe any other concern
had this idea in mind. Then their minds were
With the resignation of John J. Woods from
the New York staff of the Regina Co., Harry J.
Pawliger, the cashier, takes his place on the
floor, and J. Flannagan assumes the cashiership.
Manager Wilber has appointed a new stenogra-
pher and desk assistant for himself.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated lor the Money
A trial order Is all we ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
VIOLINS
FOR
"THE TRIO CORNET
"THE VIENNA WONDER"*. D
"MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS"
WRITE TO
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
THE
NAME
CONN
AND THB
Union
Isabel
ARE SYNONYMOUS
-A.ND T H B
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestral Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
BOWS. STRINGS
AND
HIGH-CLASS TRIMMINGS
BUEfiELEISEN & JAC08S0N
113-115 UNIVERSITY PLACE
One block west of Broadway
N E W YORK
Prof. Hugo Heermann
The Eminent Violinist and
BLACK DIAMOND Strings
GENTLEMEN :—
I am sailing to Australia next week, and shall
pass through New York between the 5th and
8th of May ("Rlucher," Hamburg-Amerlka Line).
Will you send enclosed order for Violin <_J
strings BLACK DIAMOND to address given be-
low, or do you have a Dealer's shop in New
York where I might find your strings? If so,
please let me know at the same address.
The strings are most excellent.
Yours sincerely,
II. IIEBRMANN.
Frankfort o/M., April, 1905.
NATIONAL MUSICAL STRING COMPANY
N e w Brunswick, N e w Jersey
THE:
MUSIC TRADE: REIVIEIW
A TREMENDOUSJMPROVEMENT '
In the Small Goods Markets Is Reported Since
Election—Demand Has Taken Quite a Spurt
and Collections Are Most Satisfactory.
A total change has occurred in the small goods
trade, even with the election only a few days
gone by. For weeks previous it must be ad-
mitted the drift of talk was more or less inclined
to pessimism. Now a wholesome change has oc-
curred. Orders have increased in such a ratio
that the wholesale houses regard the current
situation as foreshadowing a stronger demand
for goods than has been in evidence for over a
year. Considerable talk is heard about the re-
vision of the tariff, but the most influential im-
porters, whose business would be most likely dis-
turbed, are satisfied the musical merchandise
schedule will remain untouched, excepting as to
minor details.
Foreign advices as to prices are not so bullish
as for several months back, when scarcely an in-
voice was received without an increase in the
buying figures. It is safe to say that with the
trade here very much pleased over the results
of the Presidential election, with the brightest
prospects for a larger volume of sales, European
exporters and factors will not attempt further
advances, as stocks are quite full, and there is
no disposition to hamper trade on their part by-
seeking to maintain an uncertain market.
"The election has settled a lot of things," re-
marked a small goods distributer to The Review
this week. "Our mails have increased fully one
hundred per cent., and as a matter of downright
truth business has taken on an altogether dif-
ferent aspect. Do we feel better? Well, we
guess! Further, collections have improved fully
five hundred per cent., and of this no comment is
necessary. What a change! For the short time
it does seem like we were unduly enthusiastic,
but that is the way we feel, and the general con-
dition of trade, current and prospective, seems
to warrant us in so expressing ourselves."
W. R. GRATZ ON WESTERN TRIP.
William R. Gratz, of the Wm. R. Gratz Import
Co., New York, left last week on his regular fall
trip through the West and will return in time to
celebrate Thanksgiving with his family.
IMPORTERS O F F J P THE WEST.
Wm. R. Gratz and Frank Scribner Off to Chi-
cago to Corral Orders.
made up, deciding to open a branch and carry
a large stock of small goods. The move of the
Wurlitzers had a like effect on another western
company, and I would not be surprised to see
them start New York warerooms. Howard Wur-
litzer is expected here in a few days."
Wm. R. Gi atz, president and general manager
INTERESTING BAND CONTEST
of the Wm. R. Gratz Import Co., 35 and 37 West
Held During
Dayton, O., Carnival—Fetterly
Thirty-first street, who left for Chicago Friday
Piano Mfg. Co. Present Baton to Best Uni-
last, will be away until Thanksgiving Day. This
formed Band.
is his annual trip for booking direct import or-
ders for spring delivery.
Much interest was manifested in a band con-
This week Frank Scribner, 393 Broadway, sole
test held during the Fall Street Carnival in Day-
representative in the United States and Canada ton, O., Oct. 8-10. Organizations from all parts
for the harmonica line of Ch. Weiss, Trossingen, of the State were entered, the first prize of $100
Germany, started from New York for the Middle going to the Sidney (O.) Cornet Band, the Eaton
West. As he will visit the principal jobbers in (O.) Band getting the second prize of $50.
that section Mr. Scribner is not scheduled to re-
The Fetterly Piano Mfg. Co. gave a $20 drum
turn Bast until early next month.
major's baton to Bessie's Band of Franklin, for
Agents for the other importing houses are being the best uniformed body. The leader of
slated for a call on the trade west of Pittsburg, the band is Miss Bessie Whitman, who, though
Pa., in the near future.
only seventeen years old, is a clever musician and
conductor. This band also won sixth prize for
THE WEST MOVING ON NEW YORK. playing, $15.
A Chicago Concern May Follow the Lead of the
Wurlitzer Co., of Cincinnati, and Locate in
New York.
With the opening of a New York branch house
by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., of Cincinnati, 0.,
it is said another and possibly a third western
firm will follow suit. Chatting of this the other
day a gentleman familiar with these prospective
moves spoke as follows to The Review:
"Without mentioning names—for the best rea-
sons, of course—I know one Chicago company
who have been contemplating establishing a
branch in New York. The matter had been un-
der consideration for some time, but they could
not fully make up their mind what would be the
best course to pursue under the circumstances.
Of course, the uncertainty of the election af-
fected their attitude, and so final decision was
held in abeyance. When the Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co. announced the leasing of premises here, the
Chicago people were taken completely by sur-
prise, as they did not believe any other concern
had this idea in mind. Then their minds were
With the resignation of John J. Woods from
the New York staff of the Regina Co., Harry J.
Pawliger, the cashier, takes his place on the
floor, and J. Flannagan assumes the cashiership.
Manager Wilber has appointed a new stenogra-
pher and desk assistant for himself.
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Cannot Be Duplicated lor the Money
A trial order Is all we ask
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
VIOLINS
FOR
"THE TRIO CORNET
"THE VIENNA WONDER"*. D
"MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS"
WRITE TO
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
THE
NAME
CONN
AND THB
Union
Isabel
ARE SYNONYMOUS
-A.ND T H B
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestral Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
LOUIS
Exclusively Wholesale
BOWS. STRINGS
AND
HIGH-CLASS TRIMMINGS
BUEfiELEISEN & JAC08S0N
113-115 UNIVERSITY PLACE
One block west of Broadway
N E W YORK
Prof. Hugo Heermann
The Eminent Violinist and
BLACK DIAMOND Strings
GENTLEMEN :—
I am sailing to Australia next week, and shall
pass through New York between the 5th and
8th of May ("Rlucher," Hamburg-Amerlka Line).
Will you send enclosed order for Violin <_J
strings BLACK DIAMOND to address given be-
low, or do you have a Dealer's shop in New
York where I might find your strings? If so,
please let me know at the same address.
The strings are most excellent.
Yours sincerely,
II. IIEBRMANN.
Frankfort o/M., April, 1905.
NATIONAL MUSICAL STRING COMPANY
N e w Brunswick, N e w Jersey
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