Music Trade Review
Issue: 1913 Vol. 56 N. 2 - Page 47
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
STATUS OF PLECTRUM INSTRUMENT
these goods are not freely offered for sale at the
prices at which they are sold to purchasers in the
Secretary of the Treasury Decides That Duty Eastern part of the country, that price does not And Its Worth Musically Demonstrated at Most
Enjoyable Concert Given by the New York
on Musical Instruments Must be Assessed on stand for the market value within the meaning of
Plectrum Orchestra Last Sunday.
Actual Market Value—Eastern Dealers Losers the law, and that such instruments should be ap-
praised at the prices for which they are freely
The New York Plectrum Orchestra, under the
A recent decision rendered by the Secretary of
the Treasury has evidently pleased musical mer- offered for sale to every purchaser, namely, the leadership of Valentine Abt, gave a delightful con-
chandise dealers on the Pacific Coast. This opin- price which is asked of purchasers in the Western cert at Aeolian Hall last Sunday evening. This
was their second concert of the season and was
ion was to the effect that Eastern dealers must pay part of the United States.
thoroughly enjoyed by an enthusiastic and ap-
full duty on the entire valuation of the musical in-
STRINGS WORTH HANDLING.
preciative audience. A number of difficult and
struments. The following question was submitted
by C. W. Pendleton, Los Angeles, Collector of
Product of H. Schindler & Co. Proves Generally charming selections were rendered most capably
by the talented orchestra of fifty persons. Noc-
Customs, some time ago, at a conference of
Satisfactory to Jobbers and Dealers.
turnes, marches, dances and operatic airs were
United States local appraisers held at the office of
Many music string jobbers get in a reflective among the selections on the evening's program,
the New York Appraiser:
"Musical instruments from one of the large mood at this time of the year, and are discover- and the artistic success of the concert was sub-
European shippers, consigned to any part of the ing just where most of their profits come from. stantial evidence of the musical value of the plec-
And the strings from the factory of H. Schindler trum instrument and its adaptability for use at con-
Pacific Coast, are invoiced 11 per cent, higher than
such shipments would be billed to parties on the & Co., Jamaica Plain District, Boston, Mass., are certs of the highest musical plane. The orchestra
was ably assisted by Mme. Bertha Amet, a soprano
Atlantic Coast. If shipment arrives at Los An- praised for many reasons. As one prominent
of merit, and Paul Dufault, a well-known tenor
geles and New York at the same time, of identi- jobber said: "Strings from the Schindler fac-
cal goods from the same shipper, and the Los tory are the most satisfactory strings that we who sang a number of songs in addition to the
Angeles shipment is invoiced 11 per cent, higher handle. We have frequent shipments which in- orchestra's program. Both the orchestrial selec-
than the one at New York (and this is the lowest sure freshness; the strings are well made and tions and the work of the singers met with the
figure at which they could be purchased by any durable; they come packed with care and style, appreciation of the interested assemblage.
Pacific Coast dealer), should not the New York and the service is efficient. Dealers report that
, goods be advanced 11 per cent, in appraisement? Schindler strings are highly regarded by the pro-
CABINETS OF SPECIAL DESIGN.
In case the question should be decided in the nega- fession, and their margin of profit is a good one." This Is One of the Specialties of the Herrmann
tive and the Los Angeles importers should deduct
Furniture Cabinet Co.
the extra 10 per cent, on entry, would the entered
TO
SELL
PLANT
AT
DOLGEVILLE.
value be sufficient to cover foreign market value?"
Frequently dealers have a very few rich custo-
The statement of facts in the question was fully
In the matter of Kaffenberger & Cantor, bank- mers who demand a music cabinet of special de-
confirmed by the discussion during the confer-
rupts, Cornelius P. Toomey, will offer a public sign to match music rooms and instruments of the
ence and the matter was accordingly referred to sale, pursuant to an order of the Hon. Stanley W. various periods. A cabinet of this character is
the Treasury "Department for final settlement. Dexter, referee in charge, at the premises of the built to order from a special design and blue print,
From the reports of one of the department's con- bankrupts at Dolgeville, N. Y., the personal and
the H. Herrmann Furniture Co., 254 Canal street,
fidential agents it seems that musical instruments real estate of the bankrupts on January 14 at 11 New York, making a specialty of this trade.
sold for export to places west of St. Louis are a. m. The personal property to be offered con-
Of course the regular line of Herrmann cabinets
about 10 per cent, higher than those intended for sists of piano stools and benches, completed and in embraces many artistic designs, most any standard
shipment to points east of St. Louis.
various stages of manufacture; lumber, veneer, style can be procured, and the above special serv-
Upon hearing these facts the department ren- findings, machinery, office fixtures, etc. The real ice is for a limited trade. It speaks well for the
dered the opinion that inasmuch as market value estate consists of land and a well equipped fac- equipment and organization of the H. Herrmann
is the value at which such merchandise is freely tory at Dolgeville, and formerly known as the Co. to be able to offer this service in addition to an
offered for sale to every purchaser, and that as Brambach Piano Co. plant.
extensive general line.
MUST PAY DUTYjON FULL VALUE.
Bell Brand Harmonicas
"Made in America"
Have won a national reputation because of their remarkable and durable
qualities. They are not the best merely because they are American made,
and the only harmonicas made in this country, but they stand competition
with the products of the world, embodying the very best musical qualities
and workmanship.
BELL BRAND HARMONICAS
CAN BE PROCURED FROM THE FOLLOWING WHOLESALE HOUSES:
C. BRUNO & SON, New York City, N. Y.
BUEGELE1SEN & JACOBSON, New York City, N. Y.
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston, Mass.
C. H. DITSON & CO., New York City, N. Y.
W. J. DYER & BRO., St. Paul, Minn.
J. W. JENKINS SONS' MUSIC CO., Kansas City, Mo.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Cincinnati, O.
ROBT. C. KRETSCHMAR, Philadelphia, Pa.
KOERBER.BRENNER MUSIC CO., St. Louis, Mo.
LYON & HEALY, Chicago, III.
C. MEISEL, New York City, N. Y.
SHERMAN, CLAY & CO., San Francisco, Cal.
JOS. W. STERN & CO., New York City, N. Y.
TONK BROS. CO., Chicago, 111.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Chicago, III.
The National Musical String Co
New BrunswicK
Jersey
*9 N
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
STATUS OF PLECTRUM INSTRUMENT
these goods are not freely offered for sale at the
prices at which they are sold to purchasers in the
Secretary of the Treasury Decides That Duty Eastern part of the country, that price does not And Its Worth Musically Demonstrated at Most
Enjoyable Concert Given by the New York
on Musical Instruments Must be Assessed on stand for the market value within the meaning of
Plectrum Orchestra Last Sunday.
Actual Market Value—Eastern Dealers Losers the law, and that such instruments should be ap-
praised at the prices for which they are freely
The New York Plectrum Orchestra, under the
A recent decision rendered by the Secretary of
the Treasury has evidently pleased musical mer- offered for sale to every purchaser, namely, the leadership of Valentine Abt, gave a delightful con-
chandise dealers on the Pacific Coast. This opin- price which is asked of purchasers in the Western cert at Aeolian Hall last Sunday evening. This
was their second concert of the season and was
ion was to the effect that Eastern dealers must pay part of the United States.
thoroughly enjoyed by an enthusiastic and ap-
full duty on the entire valuation of the musical in-
STRINGS WORTH HANDLING.
preciative audience. A number of difficult and
struments. The following question was submitted
by C. W. Pendleton, Los Angeles, Collector of
Product of H. Schindler & Co. Proves Generally charming selections were rendered most capably
by the talented orchestra of fifty persons. Noc-
Customs, some time ago, at a conference of
Satisfactory to Jobbers and Dealers.
turnes, marches, dances and operatic airs were
United States local appraisers held at the office of
Many music string jobbers get in a reflective among the selections on the evening's program,
the New York Appraiser:
"Musical instruments from one of the large mood at this time of the year, and are discover- and the artistic success of the concert was sub-
European shippers, consigned to any part of the ing just where most of their profits come from. stantial evidence of the musical value of the plec-
And the strings from the factory of H. Schindler trum instrument and its adaptability for use at con-
Pacific Coast, are invoiced 11 per cent, higher than
such shipments would be billed to parties on the & Co., Jamaica Plain District, Boston, Mass., are certs of the highest musical plane. The orchestra
was ably assisted by Mme. Bertha Amet, a soprano
Atlantic Coast. If shipment arrives at Los An- praised for many reasons. As one prominent
of merit, and Paul Dufault, a well-known tenor
geles and New York at the same time, of identi- jobber said: "Strings from the Schindler fac-
cal goods from the same shipper, and the Los tory are the most satisfactory strings that we who sang a number of songs in addition to the
Angeles shipment is invoiced 11 per cent, higher handle. We have frequent shipments which in- orchestra's program. Both the orchestrial selec-
than the one at New York (and this is the lowest sure freshness; the strings are well made and tions and the work of the singers met with the
figure at which they could be purchased by any durable; they come packed with care and style, appreciation of the interested assemblage.
Pacific Coast dealer), should not the New York and the service is efficient. Dealers report that
, goods be advanced 11 per cent, in appraisement? Schindler strings are highly regarded by the pro-
CABINETS OF SPECIAL DESIGN.
In case the question should be decided in the nega- fession, and their margin of profit is a good one." This Is One of the Specialties of the Herrmann
tive and the Los Angeles importers should deduct
Furniture Cabinet Co.
the extra 10 per cent, on entry, would the entered
TO
SELL
PLANT
AT
DOLGEVILLE.
value be sufficient to cover foreign market value?"
Frequently dealers have a very few rich custo-
The statement of facts in the question was fully
In the matter of Kaffenberger & Cantor, bank- mers who demand a music cabinet of special de-
confirmed by the discussion during the confer-
rupts, Cornelius P. Toomey, will offer a public sign to match music rooms and instruments of the
ence and the matter was accordingly referred to sale, pursuant to an order of the Hon. Stanley W. various periods. A cabinet of this character is
the Treasury "Department for final settlement. Dexter, referee in charge, at the premises of the built to order from a special design and blue print,
From the reports of one of the department's con- bankrupts at Dolgeville, N. Y., the personal and
the H. Herrmann Furniture Co., 254 Canal street,
fidential agents it seems that musical instruments real estate of the bankrupts on January 14 at 11 New York, making a specialty of this trade.
sold for export to places west of St. Louis are a. m. The personal property to be offered con-
Of course the regular line of Herrmann cabinets
about 10 per cent, higher than those intended for sists of piano stools and benches, completed and in embraces many artistic designs, most any standard
shipment to points east of St. Louis.
various stages of manufacture; lumber, veneer, style can be procured, and the above special serv-
Upon hearing these facts the department ren- findings, machinery, office fixtures, etc. The real ice is for a limited trade. It speaks well for the
dered the opinion that inasmuch as market value estate consists of land and a well equipped fac- equipment and organization of the H. Herrmann
is the value at which such merchandise is freely tory at Dolgeville, and formerly known as the Co. to be able to offer this service in addition to an
offered for sale to every purchaser, and that as Brambach Piano Co. plant.
extensive general line.
MUST PAY DUTYjON FULL VALUE.
Bell Brand Harmonicas
"Made in America"
Have won a national reputation because of their remarkable and durable
qualities. They are not the best merely because they are American made,
and the only harmonicas made in this country, but they stand competition
with the products of the world, embodying the very best musical qualities
and workmanship.
BELL BRAND HARMONICAS
CAN BE PROCURED FROM THE FOLLOWING WHOLESALE HOUSES:
C. BRUNO & SON, New York City, N. Y.
BUEGELE1SEN & JACOBSON, New York City, N. Y.
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston, Mass.
C. H. DITSON & CO., New York City, N. Y.
W. J. DYER & BRO., St. Paul, Minn.
J. W. JENKINS SONS' MUSIC CO., Kansas City, Mo.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Cincinnati, O.
ROBT. C. KRETSCHMAR, Philadelphia, Pa.
KOERBER.BRENNER MUSIC CO., St. Louis, Mo.
LYON & HEALY, Chicago, III.
C. MEISEL, New York City, N. Y.
SHERMAN, CLAY & CO., San Francisco, Cal.
JOS. W. STERN & CO., New York City, N. Y.
TONK BROS. CO., Chicago, 111.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Chicago, III.
The National Musical String Co
New BrunswicK
Jersey
*9 N
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