Music Trade Review
Issue: 1913 Vol. 57 N. 14 - Page 48
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THE
CONDITIONS IN jVURKNEUKIRCHEN
The Subject df Some Remarks by the United
States Consular Agent That Are of Interest
to the Musical Merchandise Trade.
hi the Daily Cohsular and Trade Reports of
recettt date Cohsular Agettt W. Bruce Wallace at
Markneukircheti, SaXotly, Germany, gives an inter-
esting account of trade conditions in this district-
Miarkrieukirchen is famous as the Seat of Small
inusical instrument manufacturing in Germany, and
tjhe products from this district are imported by
musical instrument firms all over the world.
Consular Agent Wallace states among other
things that business in 1912 was generally good,
and almost too brisk in the small instrument busi-
ness. Owing to the demands made upon the manu-
facturers, exporters ordering instruments in large
quantities may be compelled to pay a higher price
to obtain the goods than that calculated, so the
order is perhaps filled at a loss.
Violin and bow makers in Markneukirchen were
kept busy during 1912 and obtained good prices
for their goods. The supply of cheaper grades
of violins and bows could not keep pace with the
demand, principally because the makers could not
produce a large enough quantity to pay sufficient
wages, even though they make a good profit. As
a result the younger generation has either given
more attention to the middle grades or turned to
another industry. The makers demand a better
price in 1912, and obtained a slight increase. The
prospect is that a radical increase will be demanded
rirring 1918 for the cheaper grades.
Mr. Wallace also calls attention to the establish-
ment of a violin manufacturing factory which up
to the present time has not proven a success,
although this year's outlook is considerably
brighter. The textile industry has invaded the
Markneukirchen district, and workers are forsak-
ing the musical instrument industry to enter the
newer trade. There are no apprentices to be found,
the string manufacturers particularly suffering in
this respect.
A detailed account of the general character of
this district's exports and imports is given, and
the article is valuable as giving the consul's idea
pf conditions in this important musical instrument
center.
DEATH OF PROMINENT BANDMASTER.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS,
IND.,
September
30.—Henry
Beiser, the well-known bandmaster, died here on
Friday, September 26. The Indianapolis Military
Band, of which Mr. Beiser was manager for many
years, formed special escort at the funeral on Mon-
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
day. In addition to the music by the band, a brass
quartet played at the home and at Crown Hill
Cemetery, assisted by the Masonic quartet. Mr.
Beiser was deeply interested in all movements un-
dertaken by musicians here. He had arranged for
music at many important events, such as President
Harrison's funeral, inaugural parades at Washing-
ton, national political conventions and the St. Louis
Exposition. His band had played at the Indiana
State Fair for twenty-five years, and won many
State and national contests. Mr. Beiser was forty-
five years old.
PIQUE VIOLIN AND 'CELLO BOWS.
First Shipment Received by Buegeleisen &
Jacobson, Agents in the United States, De-
light Experts and Dealers Owing to Their
Many Fine Qualities.
\
Manufacturers oj
The Famous
WeymaDD Mandolates and
"Keystone State" Instruments
1010 Clettnot St., Philadelphia. Pa.
113-115 University Place
NEW YORK
EXCELSIOR
DRUMS £1 STANDARD
Some dealer* may lay that they coat more
We could make them cost less by using
eheaper material, use less care In •aahrlna*
them, and dispense -with the new patented Im-
provements.
If we did. however, Bxcelslor Drums would
not he the Standard as they are to-day. Write
for catalogue.
EXCELSIOR DRUM WORKS
A. G. SOISTMAN, V l c e - P r e s . a n d Gen. Manager
Tenth and Market Streets.
CA1WD1BW, N. J.
st Jobbers in America of ?
ODERN
USICAL
ERCHANDISE
on Request
with Special
Inducements.
NEW YORK 1
OLIVER DITSON COMPANY
BOSTON, MASS.
E s t a b l i s h e d
183
4
Manufacturers, Importers, Publishers.
Largest and most complete stock of Musi-
cal Merchandise and accessories in the
trade. Modern Service, Attractive Special-
t e-. Our 1!M'{ Catalogue will be sent upon
application.
Black Diamond
Strings
THE WORLD'S BEST
National Musical String Co.
Now Brunswick, N. J.
WRITE FOR NEW CATALOG
Warranted that neither Bow Screw Rings nor Caps can fail off on Bow Screws as above illustrated.
No advance in price if Violin Bows are purchased having the Patented Screw Attached to the Frog.
R. G R A T Z I M P O R T C O . ,
LNEVVJ
•sHBJBHi^HBjHpfl sBs^stf
D^^B^SOr^^^sM
• 1 4 2 EAST
AUG 23
GEMUNI
ST.
Prices
i Furnished
A Satisfied Customer
A PROBLEM
SOLVED!
WM.
• WILL SAFELY •
• GUIDE YOU I
• ALL FREE I
AND
C. 1VIEISEL
than others.
Incorporated
• OUR CATALOGS 1 W
Buegeleisen & Jacobson, 113 University place.
New York, received this week their first shipment
AUGUST MULLERI VIOLINS
of Leon Pique violin and 'cello bows, which was
J. HEBERLEIN
/ CELLOS
one of the agencies Samuel Buegeleisen, head of
La Prima and Clarion Accordions
the house, contracted for on his recent trip abroad.
The first shipment is not a very large one, but
additional shipments are now on their way across
the Atlantic.
Established 1878.
In announcing this addition to their comprehen-
sive line, Samuel Buegeleisen remarked, "Although Leading Wholesaler in America of
we recently received but a sample shipment of the Musical Instruments and all Accessories
new line of Pique bows which I arranged for
Send for latest Catalogues.
while abroad, it is certainly gratifying to note the 4 St. Marks Place
NEW YORK
expressions of approval voiced by our clients who
have received samples.
"As soon as these bows arrived, we sent out
models to our clients who cater to the very highest
Is oar beat adrertlsement and
clans using TOEK Instruments are
class of trade, and each and every user was more
—satisfied. TOftK instruments hare
been tested in the grind of experience,
than pleased with the entire satisfaction that the
with the Ore of a public musical opin-
ion, and hare not been found wanting.
bows gave them. The Pique bows, which are known
This test has corered a period of SO
the world over, are only manufactured in limited
years and each year has made TOftX
a greater success.
Does this mean
quantities, and in Europe have a reputation among
anything to yoaT If you are on the
iiiixious
seat
we
want
70a to
artists as the bow best suited to their needs.
"LET
US
PROVE
IT"
"We are very glad indeed to be able to present
bj sending onr catalogue and dealen' proposition. Do
this line to our trade, as it was only after the
It today or sum* live one may do yon oat of yosr
freatest persuasion "that the agency was given to
chance.
us. We shall receive every Pique bow that is
J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
marketed for us in this country, and it only rests
with Monsieur Pique to turn out a sufficient num-
ber of bows to take care of the steady demand that
is certain to be a feature of our trade.
"The Pique bows are, in the opinions of promi-
nent artists and members of the trade, better in
workmanship, selection of wood and in balance
than any bows on the market, and without a doubt
will be one of the best sellers in our line."
Bxeelslor drama coat more because they
TWEYMANN & SON are
worth more. Cost store to make.
*f
• H [VIOLINS]
Wholesale
35-37 West 31st Street, New York City
MUSICAL
Merchandise
Cincinnati
Chicago
THE
CONDITIONS IN jVURKNEUKIRCHEN
The Subject df Some Remarks by the United
States Consular Agent That Are of Interest
to the Musical Merchandise Trade.
hi the Daily Cohsular and Trade Reports of
recettt date Cohsular Agettt W. Bruce Wallace at
Markneukircheti, SaXotly, Germany, gives an inter-
esting account of trade conditions in this district-
Miarkrieukirchen is famous as the Seat of Small
inusical instrument manufacturing in Germany, and
tjhe products from this district are imported by
musical instrument firms all over the world.
Consular Agent Wallace states among other
things that business in 1912 was generally good,
and almost too brisk in the small instrument busi-
ness. Owing to the demands made upon the manu-
facturers, exporters ordering instruments in large
quantities may be compelled to pay a higher price
to obtain the goods than that calculated, so the
order is perhaps filled at a loss.
Violin and bow makers in Markneukirchen were
kept busy during 1912 and obtained good prices
for their goods. The supply of cheaper grades
of violins and bows could not keep pace with the
demand, principally because the makers could not
produce a large enough quantity to pay sufficient
wages, even though they make a good profit. As
a result the younger generation has either given
more attention to the middle grades or turned to
another industry. The makers demand a better
price in 1912, and obtained a slight increase. The
prospect is that a radical increase will be demanded
rirring 1918 for the cheaper grades.
Mr. Wallace also calls attention to the establish-
ment of a violin manufacturing factory which up
to the present time has not proven a success,
although this year's outlook is considerably
brighter. The textile industry has invaded the
Markneukirchen district, and workers are forsak-
ing the musical instrument industry to enter the
newer trade. There are no apprentices to be found,
the string manufacturers particularly suffering in
this respect.
A detailed account of the general character of
this district's exports and imports is given, and
the article is valuable as giving the consul's idea
pf conditions in this important musical instrument
center.
DEATH OF PROMINENT BANDMASTER.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS,
IND.,
September
30.—Henry
Beiser, the well-known bandmaster, died here on
Friday, September 26. The Indianapolis Military
Band, of which Mr. Beiser was manager for many
years, formed special escort at the funeral on Mon-
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
day. In addition to the music by the band, a brass
quartet played at the home and at Crown Hill
Cemetery, assisted by the Masonic quartet. Mr.
Beiser was deeply interested in all movements un-
dertaken by musicians here. He had arranged for
music at many important events, such as President
Harrison's funeral, inaugural parades at Washing-
ton, national political conventions and the St. Louis
Exposition. His band had played at the Indiana
State Fair for twenty-five years, and won many
State and national contests. Mr. Beiser was forty-
five years old.
PIQUE VIOLIN AND 'CELLO BOWS.
First Shipment Received by Buegeleisen &
Jacobson, Agents in the United States, De-
light Experts and Dealers Owing to Their
Many Fine Qualities.
\
Manufacturers oj
The Famous
WeymaDD Mandolates and
"Keystone State" Instruments
1010 Clettnot St., Philadelphia. Pa.
113-115 University Place
NEW YORK
EXCELSIOR
DRUMS £1 STANDARD
Some dealer* may lay that they coat more
We could make them cost less by using
eheaper material, use less care In •aahrlna*
them, and dispense -with the new patented Im-
provements.
If we did. however, Bxcelslor Drums would
not he the Standard as they are to-day. Write
for catalogue.
EXCELSIOR DRUM WORKS
A. G. SOISTMAN, V l c e - P r e s . a n d Gen. Manager
Tenth and Market Streets.
CA1WD1BW, N. J.
st Jobbers in America of ?
ODERN
USICAL
ERCHANDISE
on Request
with Special
Inducements.
NEW YORK 1
OLIVER DITSON COMPANY
BOSTON, MASS.
E s t a b l i s h e d
183
4
Manufacturers, Importers, Publishers.
Largest and most complete stock of Musi-
cal Merchandise and accessories in the
trade. Modern Service, Attractive Special-
t e-. Our 1!M'{ Catalogue will be sent upon
application.
Black Diamond
Strings
THE WORLD'S BEST
National Musical String Co.
Now Brunswick, N. J.
WRITE FOR NEW CATALOG
Warranted that neither Bow Screw Rings nor Caps can fail off on Bow Screws as above illustrated.
No advance in price if Violin Bows are purchased having the Patented Screw Attached to the Frog.
R. G R A T Z I M P O R T C O . ,
LNEVVJ
•sHBJBHi^HBjHpfl sBs^stf
D^^B^SOr^^^sM
• 1 4 2 EAST
AUG 23
GEMUNI
ST.
Prices
i Furnished
A Satisfied Customer
A PROBLEM
SOLVED!
WM.
• WILL SAFELY •
• GUIDE YOU I
• ALL FREE I
AND
C. 1VIEISEL
than others.
Incorporated
• OUR CATALOGS 1 W
Buegeleisen & Jacobson, 113 University place.
New York, received this week their first shipment
AUGUST MULLERI VIOLINS
of Leon Pique violin and 'cello bows, which was
J. HEBERLEIN
/ CELLOS
one of the agencies Samuel Buegeleisen, head of
La Prima and Clarion Accordions
the house, contracted for on his recent trip abroad.
The first shipment is not a very large one, but
additional shipments are now on their way across
the Atlantic.
Established 1878.
In announcing this addition to their comprehen-
sive line, Samuel Buegeleisen remarked, "Although Leading Wholesaler in America of
we recently received but a sample shipment of the Musical Instruments and all Accessories
new line of Pique bows which I arranged for
Send for latest Catalogues.
while abroad, it is certainly gratifying to note the 4 St. Marks Place
NEW YORK
expressions of approval voiced by our clients who
have received samples.
"As soon as these bows arrived, we sent out
models to our clients who cater to the very highest
Is oar beat adrertlsement and
clans using TOEK Instruments are
class of trade, and each and every user was more
—satisfied. TOftK instruments hare
been tested in the grind of experience,
than pleased with the entire satisfaction that the
with the Ore of a public musical opin-
ion, and hare not been found wanting.
bows gave them. The Pique bows, which are known
This test has corered a period of SO
the world over, are only manufactured in limited
years and each year has made TOftX
a greater success.
Does this mean
quantities, and in Europe have a reputation among
anything to yoaT If you are on the
iiiixious
seat
we
want
70a to
artists as the bow best suited to their needs.
"LET
US
PROVE
IT"
"We are very glad indeed to be able to present
bj sending onr catalogue and dealen' proposition. Do
this line to our trade, as it was only after the
It today or sum* live one may do yon oat of yosr
freatest persuasion "that the agency was given to
chance.
us. We shall receive every Pique bow that is
J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
marketed for us in this country, and it only rests
with Monsieur Pique to turn out a sufficient num-
ber of bows to take care of the steady demand that
is certain to be a feature of our trade.
"The Pique bows are, in the opinions of promi-
nent artists and members of the trade, better in
workmanship, selection of wood and in balance
than any bows on the market, and without a doubt
will be one of the best sellers in our line."
Bxeelslor drama coat more because they
TWEYMANN & SON are
worth more. Cost store to make.
*f
• H [VIOLINS]
Wholesale
35-37 West 31st Street, New York City
MUSICAL
Merchandise
Cincinnati
Chicago
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