Music Trade Review
Issue: 1912 Vol. 54 N. 17 - Page 56
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THE:
56
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
"Hartley, Hume, Woodward, Clark, Taylor,
Krins, Breicoux and Brailey were their names,"
Leading Merchandising Houses Report Business it was said at the offices. "We have no record of
as Most Satisfactory and Distinctly in Ad- their first names or of their homes."
vance of the Same Period a Year Ago—
Hartley was the bandmaster, and with Tohn
Some Sections Have Been Affected Unfa- Hume, violinist; Herbert Taylor, pianist; Frederick
vorably by Rains and Floods, But Conditions Clark, bass viol, and Woodward, 'cellist, made up
Are Now Improving in the Affected Locality. the main, or saloon, orchestra. Krins, Breicoux
and Brailey, of whom not even Cross and Carr
The several firms in New York engaged in the knew anything, formed the trio that played in the
wholesale small goods business are reporting un- second cabin and the cafe. On special occasions
usually active conditions. The opinion that busi- the orchestras were massed, as was done when the
ness is considerably over the average for this Titanic struck.
season seems to be unanimous. There appears to
Four members of the saloon orchestra were
bo a growing tendency toward high-grade instru-
widely known among steamship travelers. They
ments and that, as in the piano trade, is a healthy
had all been on White Star boats for years, where
sign.
Hume was exceptionally popular because of the
The Southern States, according to all reports,
sympathy with which he played. Clark was making
are a little backward, at least when compared with
his first trip at sea, having been persuaded to leave
the volume of business which is being produced by
a concert tour for the purpose.
the West and East. The southern trade has had
"Bandmaster Hartley was an ideal man for the
many unfortunate things to contend with, in the
shape of floods, late seasons and the general hold- position. He was of commanding stature, and.was
up of the cotton crop. The money is there though 30 years old. He had been bandmaster on the
Mauretania. He played the violin and was a splen-
and now comes the question of getting into circu-
did man for the emergency he had to meet. The
lation. When that happy day arrives the south
hour when the iceberg was struck was so late
will make up for lost time.
that the men were probably retiring or having a
So far politics have had no apparent effect in
the fields of the music trade. Nobody seems to last smoke before going to bed. On the Titanic
worry much about the political situation so far there was a special smoking room for the musicians,
as its effect on business is concerned. To be per- and the cabins opened off this, so I don't think he
fectly satisfied is a great deal in this world. That had much trouble in getting his men together.
He was a great believer in the power of music to
b the reigning condition among the New York
trade at present. Business is active, collections are pt event panic. I don't think he waited for orders."
The heroic bandsmen were natives of Great
very good, and every sign points to continued
Britain.
piosperity.
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
BRAVE BANDSMEN 00 TO DEATH
OVERTIME AT YORK FACTORY.
Playing and Encouraging the Passengers of the
Doing Largest Volume of Business In History—
Doomed Titanic—Their Names Should Be
Will Soon Market New Instrument—To In-
Imperishable.
crease Working Staff.
Louis Cross and John S. Carr, musicians aboard
the Celtic, which arrived at New York Satur-
(Special to The Review.)
day, paid heartfelt tribute to the eight men
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 23, 1912.
who played the Titanic to her grave. Until Cross
Nineteen hundred and twelve finds J. W. York
and Carr told what they knew about the men only
& Sons going at high speed and over. Owing to
their last names had been available at the White the large demand for York band instruments they
Star offices.
have been compelled to put in overtime in several
departments, besides putting on more workmen.
THE PATON-PERRY CO.
The growth of their business has made nec-
Leominster, Mass.
esssary the division of several more office depart-
Manufacturers of
ments, in which they have placed very competent
"Made In America Quality*'
managers, surrounded by stenographers of the
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
highest order and all other conveniences for facili-
Ebony Peas—Shell Picks, e t c Send for sample* & price*
tating the disposal of all business importance.
CH. WEISS on a Harmonica stands for Highest Quality
Manufacturers of the
The Perfeotone cornet bids fair to exceed the
phenomenal sales record which it established last
year, while their three latest creations, the Metro-
politan trumpet, the Symphony or Orchestra model
slide trombone and the Professional French horn
are meeting with instant favor throughout the
country at large. At present they are nearing the
completion of the York Professional double horn,
and several of our foremost horn players have been
very complim'entary in their comments on this lat-
est attempt.
The York "E-quo" mouthpiece has been perfected
after a long and careful research for a model full
of benefit for musicians who are hindered by a pro-
truding upper lip. There is expected to be a large
demand for this mouthpiece, which embodies sev-
eral new features, foremost among them being the
overcoming of the lip-fitting feature by the use of
a rim which is in strict accordance with proper
mouthpiece construction. The "E-quo" is in no
way a freak and will be offered to the profession
v/ith their confidence of being productive of much
benefit.
The spring issue of their Leader is rapidly going
through their extensive mailing department and
many requests are reaching them daily asking for
their new folder, which explains very thoroughly
vocal transposition for the Bb and A cornets and
gives a daily routine of practice for the playing of
high notes.
They will place more men on their payroll as soon
as suitable ones can be found. The demand made
A Satisfied Customer
la oar best adTertlsement and musi-
cians using YORK Instrument! a n
—satisfied. YORK Instruments haw
been tested In tbe grind of experience,
with the Ore of a public musical opin-
ion, and havs not bean found wanting.
This test has covered a period of 80
years and each year has made YORK
a greater success. Does this mean
anything to you? If you are on th»
anxious seat wa want yon to
"LET US PROVE IT"
by sending our catalogue and dealers' proposition. Do
It today or some live o n e may do you out of your
chance.
J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Black Diamond
Strings
THE WORLD'S BEST
BRASS BAND" AND OTHER FAMOUS BRANDS
Factories at TROSSINGEN, GERMANY
NEW YORK. 393 BROADWAY
Rational Musical String Co.
N«w Brunswick, N. J .
Y/////////&
A PROBLEM
SOLVED!
Warrant*! that ntlthtr Btw Straw Rlift Mr Cap* t a i fall aft a i law Straws at abava Illistratt..
Na advanoi In prlaa If Yialia Bawt art pirtaatti aavta* tha Ptttnttd Straw Attaahad It Hit Frae.
WM.
R. GRATZ I M P O R T C O . ,
St-17 Watt 11 tt Strut, lawYark City
MUSICAL
Merchandise
Cincinnati
Chicago
THE:
56
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
"Hartley, Hume, Woodward, Clark, Taylor,
Krins, Breicoux and Brailey were their names,"
Leading Merchandising Houses Report Business it was said at the offices. "We have no record of
as Most Satisfactory and Distinctly in Ad- their first names or of their homes."
vance of the Same Period a Year Ago—
Hartley was the bandmaster, and with Tohn
Some Sections Have Been Affected Unfa- Hume, violinist; Herbert Taylor, pianist; Frederick
vorably by Rains and Floods, But Conditions Clark, bass viol, and Woodward, 'cellist, made up
Are Now Improving in the Affected Locality. the main, or saloon, orchestra. Krins, Breicoux
and Brailey, of whom not even Cross and Carr
The several firms in New York engaged in the knew anything, formed the trio that played in the
wholesale small goods business are reporting un- second cabin and the cafe. On special occasions
usually active conditions. The opinion that busi- the orchestras were massed, as was done when the
ness is considerably over the average for this Titanic struck.
season seems to be unanimous. There appears to
Four members of the saloon orchestra were
bo a growing tendency toward high-grade instru-
widely known among steamship travelers. They
ments and that, as in the piano trade, is a healthy
had all been on White Star boats for years, where
sign.
Hume was exceptionally popular because of the
The Southern States, according to all reports,
sympathy with which he played. Clark was making
are a little backward, at least when compared with
his first trip at sea, having been persuaded to leave
the volume of business which is being produced by
a concert tour for the purpose.
the West and East. The southern trade has had
"Bandmaster Hartley was an ideal man for the
many unfortunate things to contend with, in the
shape of floods, late seasons and the general hold- position. He was of commanding stature, and.was
up of the cotton crop. The money is there though 30 years old. He had been bandmaster on the
Mauretania. He played the violin and was a splen-
and now comes the question of getting into circu-
did man for the emergency he had to meet. The
lation. When that happy day arrives the south
hour when the iceberg was struck was so late
will make up for lost time.
that the men were probably retiring or having a
So far politics have had no apparent effect in
the fields of the music trade. Nobody seems to last smoke before going to bed. On the Titanic
worry much about the political situation so far there was a special smoking room for the musicians,
as its effect on business is concerned. To be per- and the cabins opened off this, so I don't think he
fectly satisfied is a great deal in this world. That had much trouble in getting his men together.
He was a great believer in the power of music to
b the reigning condition among the New York
trade at present. Business is active, collections are pt event panic. I don't think he waited for orders."
The heroic bandsmen were natives of Great
very good, and every sign points to continued
Britain.
piosperity.
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
BRAVE BANDSMEN 00 TO DEATH
OVERTIME AT YORK FACTORY.
Playing and Encouraging the Passengers of the
Doing Largest Volume of Business In History—
Doomed Titanic—Their Names Should Be
Will Soon Market New Instrument—To In-
Imperishable.
crease Working Staff.
Louis Cross and John S. Carr, musicians aboard
the Celtic, which arrived at New York Satur-
(Special to The Review.)
day, paid heartfelt tribute to the eight men
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 23, 1912.
who played the Titanic to her grave. Until Cross
Nineteen hundred and twelve finds J. W. York
and Carr told what they knew about the men only
& Sons going at high speed and over. Owing to
their last names had been available at the White the large demand for York band instruments they
Star offices.
have been compelled to put in overtime in several
departments, besides putting on more workmen.
THE PATON-PERRY CO.
The growth of their business has made nec-
Leominster, Mass.
esssary the division of several more office depart-
Manufacturers of
ments, in which they have placed very competent
"Made In America Quality*'
managers, surrounded by stenographers of the
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
highest order and all other conveniences for facili-
Ebony Peas—Shell Picks, e t c Send for sample* & price*
tating the disposal of all business importance.
CH. WEISS on a Harmonica stands for Highest Quality
Manufacturers of the
The Perfeotone cornet bids fair to exceed the
phenomenal sales record which it established last
year, while their three latest creations, the Metro-
politan trumpet, the Symphony or Orchestra model
slide trombone and the Professional French horn
are meeting with instant favor throughout the
country at large. At present they are nearing the
completion of the York Professional double horn,
and several of our foremost horn players have been
very complim'entary in their comments on this lat-
est attempt.
The York "E-quo" mouthpiece has been perfected
after a long and careful research for a model full
of benefit for musicians who are hindered by a pro-
truding upper lip. There is expected to be a large
demand for this mouthpiece, which embodies sev-
eral new features, foremost among them being the
overcoming of the lip-fitting feature by the use of
a rim which is in strict accordance with proper
mouthpiece construction. The "E-quo" is in no
way a freak and will be offered to the profession
v/ith their confidence of being productive of much
benefit.
The spring issue of their Leader is rapidly going
through their extensive mailing department and
many requests are reaching them daily asking for
their new folder, which explains very thoroughly
vocal transposition for the Bb and A cornets and
gives a daily routine of practice for the playing of
high notes.
They will place more men on their payroll as soon
as suitable ones can be found. The demand made
A Satisfied Customer
la oar best adTertlsement and musi-
cians using YORK Instrument! a n
—satisfied. YORK Instruments haw
been tested In tbe grind of experience,
with the Ore of a public musical opin-
ion, and havs not bean found wanting.
This test has covered a period of 80
years and each year has made YORK
a greater success. Does this mean
anything to you? If you are on th»
anxious seat wa want yon to
"LET US PROVE IT"
by sending our catalogue and dealers' proposition. Do
It today or some live o n e may do you out of your
chance.
J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Black Diamond
Strings
THE WORLD'S BEST
BRASS BAND" AND OTHER FAMOUS BRANDS
Factories at TROSSINGEN, GERMANY
NEW YORK. 393 BROADWAY
Rational Musical String Co.
N«w Brunswick, N. J .
Y/////////&
A PROBLEM
SOLVED!
Warrant*! that ntlthtr Btw Straw Rlift Mr Cap* t a i fall aft a i law Straws at abava Illistratt..
Na advanoi In prlaa If Yialia Bawt art pirtaatti aavta* tha Ptttnttd Straw Attaahad It Hit Frae.
WM.
R. GRATZ I M P O R T C O . ,
St-17 Watt 11 tt Strut, lawYark City
MUSICAL
Merchandise
Cincinnati
Chicago
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