Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 47 N. 6 - Page 40
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THE MUSIC TRADE
40
any, change has occurred In prices recently. At
least not to affect the market to any appreciable
extent." The dealer may take his choice of these
two opinions as to the selling figures currently
quoted. There is such a variance in lines that
both may be correct, no standard as to finish,
quality or value being accepted as a ruling factor.
JOSEPH DVORAK'S VIEWS.
The Lyon & Healy Ambassador Returns from
His European Trip—Chats of Conditions
Abroad—Labor Troubles Still Rife.
(Special to The Review.)
REVIEW
is a shepherd's pipe, producing very shrill notes
and called the "kaval." A two-stringed bow
instrument, known as the "Gadulka," takes the
place of the violin, while the "Bulgarina," a
four-stringed guitar played with a goose quill,
completes the quartet. While all of the fore-
going instruments are made in the country,
other European instruments of better quality
and more musical are rapidly superseding them.
Germany has a very strong footing in Bulgaria,
but by active work the United States should
be able to build up a substantial trade.
with excellent results, left again for his happy
hunting grounds early this morning.
From
the launch Mabel, Captain Farnsworth, Mr. Conn
has captured in four days one shark and twelve
jew fish, using in every case the regulation 24-
strand line to bring the monsters to gaff. On
no occasion has this captain of industry taken
more than one hour to bring his captives into
submission, and in many cases he has had them
to the boat side in the incredible time of 15
minutes. It will be remembered by the band
that Mr. Conn is the maker of the world-famous
brass instruments, and that his good records
may in the near future be sounded upon 'his
THE SCARF SITUATION.
own horns.' Yesterday's catch was 124, 146, 136
Profits Low and Manufacturers Talk of an and 336 pounds."
Understanding to Uphold Prices so That a
Fair Profit May be Had.
OF A PERSONAL NATURE.
Chicago, 111., August 3, 1908.
According to Joseph Dvorak, the Lyon & Healy
traveler, who returned recently from a visit to
the small goods markets of Saxony and Bohemia,
the labor situation, especially in the latter coun-
At least one branch of the music trade that
try, is very grave, though it is Mr. Dvorak's suffers from close competition and price cutting
opinion that the manufacturers will win out in is that of the scarf manufacturers. Although
the end. It is considered unfortunate that a the margin of profit is small, especially upon the
strike should occur just at this time, when there cheaper grades, a cut in price by one scarf house
is such a strong demand for band instruments generally means a heavier cut by a competitor.
for campaign bands, though several of the im- It has been suggested, and with reason, that the
porters had succeeded in getting their regular scarf manufacturers combine to uphold prices to
stocks in before the trouble started.
a certain standard that would insure a fair
Mr. Dvorak stated that the methods employed profit. Not a combine to control the trade, but
in making small goods in those countries, out- simply to protect the individual interests. Such
side the large cities, were of the most primitive an agreement made now while the demand is
nature, whole families being engaged in making slack would be found of inestimable value when
violins, for instance, when there is no work to the trade began to pick up again in the fall and
occupy them in the field.
the dealers found it necessary to place large
In the large factories, while better methods orders for scarfs.
prevail, the union question causes much trouble,
even rioting being resorted to in the present dis-
CONN SCORES AS A FISHERMAN.
pute, though prompt action on the part of the
authorities prevented any serious disturbance.
According to newspaper reports, C. G. Conn,
Meanwhile, those importers who have not re- the well-known band instrument manufacturer
ceived their goods must sit down and await de- of Elkhart, Ind., who is at present sojourning
velopments.
in California, is a worthy disciple of the famed
Izaak Walton. The Catalina (Cal.) Mirror of
recent date says:
TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN BULGARIA.
"Ex-Congressman C. G. Conn, of Indiana, to-
Bulgaria is the latest European market day added another bunch of laurels to his world's
brought to the attention of American exporters. record catch of jew fish made Saturday. The
That country has shown a wonderful awakening addition was a 360-pound shovel-nosed shark
and development during the past few years, and which he captured upon a 24-thread line. The
now can hold its own with other European coun- monster was hung for exhibition and measured
tries in the matter of modern culture and re- nine feet six inches in length. Mr. Conn on all
finement. Despite the demand for better music his 'jew fishing expeditions' has fished from the
the national instruments for producing melody launch Mabel.
are decidedly primitive. One, the most popular,
"Mr. Conn, the seemingly indefatigable angler,
is the "gajda," a form of bagpipe; then there has fished for jew fish during the past four days
" " " T H E TRIO CORNET"
"THE VIENNA WONDER" AHD
"MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS
WRITE TO
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY. 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
S. Buegeleisen, proprietor of Buegeleisen &
Jacobson, New York, returned from his trip to
the Coast on Thursday. He reports very satis-
factory results, the majority of the orders booked
being for early delivery.
* * *
C. Meisel may conclude to go to Europe to
look over the market and make further arrange-
ments for the ensuing year with his houses on
the continent. This old New York import and
wholesale house have done an excellent trade
in brass instruments, the season for which is
now drawing to a close. O. E. Flower, traveler
at large for the Meisel establishment, who re-
turned from his vacation last week, goes on the
road Monday for a protracted trip.
* • #
To-day (Saturday) Edward E. Braendle, man-
ager of M. Hohner's publicity department, leaves
New York for a fortnight's vacation. He goes
to Milford, Pa., a resort of renown in the hills
along the Delaware River, and will be accom-
panied part of the time by Walter Gretsch, of
the Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. It
is a Damon and Pythias proposition when these
two live wires get togetner.
* * *
George Scribner, with his father, Frank Scrib-
ner, the Weiss harmonica representative for the
American continent, starts on a two weeks' vaca-
tion to-day (Saturday). He takes the wife and
baby along.
* * *
After being East a month, William A. Bren-
ner, of the Koerber-Brenner Music Co., St. Louis,
Mo., went direct home Wednesday of last week.
While here he was entertained in a very enjoy-
able manner by his many friends in the whole-
sale trade.
STOOL FACTORY SUFFERS FROM FIRE.
The piano stool factory of C. A. Cook & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass., was badly damaged by fire
last week, several thousand dollars worth of
finished stools being badly burned or damaged
by water. The building itself was saved and
other losses were covered by insurance.
C. G. CONN MAY VISIT HONOLULU.
THE
NAME
.avND T H E
C. G. Conn, the well-known band instrument
manufacturer of Elkhart, Ind., who is now at
Santa Cruz, Cal., after a trip from Elkhart by
automobile, will very likely take a trip to Hono-
lulu before returning East.
Union Label
SMITH ACADEMY
CONN
ARE SYNONYMOUS
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
AND THB
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Cannot Be Duplicated lor the Money
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
A trial order la all w« aak
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestral Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
ELKHART
INDIANA
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
LOUIS
Exclusively
WhoIcMlt
THE MUSIC TRADE
40
any, change has occurred In prices recently. At
least not to affect the market to any appreciable
extent." The dealer may take his choice of these
two opinions as to the selling figures currently
quoted. There is such a variance in lines that
both may be correct, no standard as to finish,
quality or value being accepted as a ruling factor.
JOSEPH DVORAK'S VIEWS.
The Lyon & Healy Ambassador Returns from
His European Trip—Chats of Conditions
Abroad—Labor Troubles Still Rife.
(Special to The Review.)
REVIEW
is a shepherd's pipe, producing very shrill notes
and called the "kaval." A two-stringed bow
instrument, known as the "Gadulka," takes the
place of the violin, while the "Bulgarina," a
four-stringed guitar played with a goose quill,
completes the quartet. While all of the fore-
going instruments are made in the country,
other European instruments of better quality
and more musical are rapidly superseding them.
Germany has a very strong footing in Bulgaria,
but by active work the United States should
be able to build up a substantial trade.
with excellent results, left again for his happy
hunting grounds early this morning.
From
the launch Mabel, Captain Farnsworth, Mr. Conn
has captured in four days one shark and twelve
jew fish, using in every case the regulation 24-
strand line to bring the monsters to gaff. On
no occasion has this captain of industry taken
more than one hour to bring his captives into
submission, and in many cases he has had them
to the boat side in the incredible time of 15
minutes. It will be remembered by the band
that Mr. Conn is the maker of the world-famous
brass instruments, and that his good records
may in the near future be sounded upon 'his
THE SCARF SITUATION.
own horns.' Yesterday's catch was 124, 146, 136
Profits Low and Manufacturers Talk of an and 336 pounds."
Understanding to Uphold Prices so That a
Fair Profit May be Had.
OF A PERSONAL NATURE.
Chicago, 111., August 3, 1908.
According to Joseph Dvorak, the Lyon & Healy
traveler, who returned recently from a visit to
the small goods markets of Saxony and Bohemia,
the labor situation, especially in the latter coun-
At least one branch of the music trade that
try, is very grave, though it is Mr. Dvorak's suffers from close competition and price cutting
opinion that the manufacturers will win out in is that of the scarf manufacturers. Although
the end. It is considered unfortunate that a the margin of profit is small, especially upon the
strike should occur just at this time, when there cheaper grades, a cut in price by one scarf house
is such a strong demand for band instruments generally means a heavier cut by a competitor.
for campaign bands, though several of the im- It has been suggested, and with reason, that the
porters had succeeded in getting their regular scarf manufacturers combine to uphold prices to
stocks in before the trouble started.
a certain standard that would insure a fair
Mr. Dvorak stated that the methods employed profit. Not a combine to control the trade, but
in making small goods in those countries, out- simply to protect the individual interests. Such
side the large cities, were of the most primitive an agreement made now while the demand is
nature, whole families being engaged in making slack would be found of inestimable value when
violins, for instance, when there is no work to the trade began to pick up again in the fall and
occupy them in the field.
the dealers found it necessary to place large
In the large factories, while better methods orders for scarfs.
prevail, the union question causes much trouble,
even rioting being resorted to in the present dis-
CONN SCORES AS A FISHERMAN.
pute, though prompt action on the part of the
authorities prevented any serious disturbance.
According to newspaper reports, C. G. Conn,
Meanwhile, those importers who have not re- the well-known band instrument manufacturer
ceived their goods must sit down and await de- of Elkhart, Ind., who is at present sojourning
velopments.
in California, is a worthy disciple of the famed
Izaak Walton. The Catalina (Cal.) Mirror of
recent date says:
TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN BULGARIA.
"Ex-Congressman C. G. Conn, of Indiana, to-
Bulgaria is the latest European market day added another bunch of laurels to his world's
brought to the attention of American exporters. record catch of jew fish made Saturday. The
That country has shown a wonderful awakening addition was a 360-pound shovel-nosed shark
and development during the past few years, and which he captured upon a 24-thread line. The
now can hold its own with other European coun- monster was hung for exhibition and measured
tries in the matter of modern culture and re- nine feet six inches in length. Mr. Conn on all
finement. Despite the demand for better music his 'jew fishing expeditions' has fished from the
the national instruments for producing melody launch Mabel.
are decidedly primitive. One, the most popular,
"Mr. Conn, the seemingly indefatigable angler,
is the "gajda," a form of bagpipe; then there has fished for jew fish during the past four days
" " " T H E TRIO CORNET"
"THE VIENNA WONDER" AHD
"MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS
WRITE TO
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY. 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
S. Buegeleisen, proprietor of Buegeleisen &
Jacobson, New York, returned from his trip to
the Coast on Thursday. He reports very satis-
factory results, the majority of the orders booked
being for early delivery.
* * *
C. Meisel may conclude to go to Europe to
look over the market and make further arrange-
ments for the ensuing year with his houses on
the continent. This old New York import and
wholesale house have done an excellent trade
in brass instruments, the season for which is
now drawing to a close. O. E. Flower, traveler
at large for the Meisel establishment, who re-
turned from his vacation last week, goes on the
road Monday for a protracted trip.
* • #
To-day (Saturday) Edward E. Braendle, man-
ager of M. Hohner's publicity department, leaves
New York for a fortnight's vacation. He goes
to Milford, Pa., a resort of renown in the hills
along the Delaware River, and will be accom-
panied part of the time by Walter Gretsch, of
the Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. It
is a Damon and Pythias proposition when these
two live wires get togetner.
* * *
George Scribner, with his father, Frank Scrib-
ner, the Weiss harmonica representative for the
American continent, starts on a two weeks' vaca-
tion to-day (Saturday). He takes the wife and
baby along.
* * *
After being East a month, William A. Bren-
ner, of the Koerber-Brenner Music Co., St. Louis,
Mo., went direct home Wednesday of last week.
While here he was entertained in a very enjoy-
able manner by his many friends in the whole-
sale trade.
STOOL FACTORY SUFFERS FROM FIRE.
The piano stool factory of C. A. Cook & Co.,
Cambridge, Mass., was badly damaged by fire
last week, several thousand dollars worth of
finished stools being badly burned or damaged
by water. The building itself was saved and
other losses were covered by insurance.
C. G. CONN MAY VISIT HONOLULU.
THE
NAME
.avND T H E
C. G. Conn, the well-known band instrument
manufacturer of Elkhart, Ind., who is now at
Santa Cruz, Cal., after a trip from Elkhart by
automobile, will very likely take a trip to Hono-
lulu before returning East.
Union Label
SMITH ACADEMY
CONN
ARE SYNONYMOUS
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
AND THB
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Cannot Be Duplicated lor the Money
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
A trial order la all w« aak
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestral Instruments
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
ELKHART
INDIANA
WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST.
LOUIS
Exclusively
WhoIcMlt
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