Music Trade Review
Issue: 1913 Vol. 57 N. 21 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
STARR WINS TWO^ GOLD MEDALS.
HOW ENGLAND VIEWS THE CANAL.
Exhibit'at the National Conservation Congress
in Knoxville, Tenn., Recently Signally Hon-
ored by the Jury of Awards—Starr Grand
Used in Concerts of Ellery Band at Ex-
position and Is Highly Praised.
Music Trade of Great Britain Generally Appre-
ciates the Advantages Growing Out of the
Completion of the Great Panama Project as
Bringing England Nearer to Her Colonies.
(Special to The Review.)
KNOXVILLE, TENN.., November 17.—'One of the
exhibitors who fared particularly well at the Na-
tional Conservation Exposition, recently held in
this city, was the Starr Piano Co., which was
awarded two gold medals by the jury, "one for the
best piano exhibit in the Liberal Arts building" and
the other "for the most artistic pianos exhibited
at the National Conservation Exposition."
Another fact that attracted much attention to
the Starr line at the exposition was that the Starr
piano was used exclusively by Channing Ellery,
as accompanist to Messrs. Young and Wallace,
the talented soloists of the Ellery band, which
furnished the music for the exposition features.
Mr. Ellery was very complimentary in his praise
ox the Starr piano and formally and in writing
expressed his appreciation of the fact that a Starr
piano was placed in the auditorium.
The local branch of the Starr Piano Co. at 517
Market street is under the management of Roy
Warden, and although the store has only been
open for a comparatively short time, the results
from a sales point of view have been excellent.
The citizens of the city have not been permitted
to overlook the fact that the Starr piano won the
two gold medals, for the double honor has been
set forth in some attractively arranged page ad-
vertisements in the local papers.
The music trade is concerned, in combination
with other industries, in the great engineering en-
terprise which has accomplished a work contem-
plated for ages—the opening of the Panama Canal,
and the intermingling of the mighty waters of the
Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, says Music of
London. This great achievement has not been
undertaken for aesthetic purposes or even ;
gineering. Its object is mainly commercial—the
bringing together of East and West. Wh.en we
remember that, in consequence of this triumph of
modern science, Sydney will be 500 miles nearer
the homeland and Vancouver about 5,700 miles
nearer to Plymouth, the possibilities of commercial
development will be realized. For the traffic rates
between England and her Colonies will be ap-
preciably affected, and it is scarcely too much to
say that, among others, the piano trade will be
revolutionized. This short cut to Australia By
means of the Caribbean Sea is likely to do home
industries a deal of good. Nor need we regret
the fact that it will help America also. It would
be ungracious to do so, considering that the en-
terprise lies to the credit and on the shores of our
Yankee cousins. Besides, Uncle Sam may be
credited with a keen appreciation of his own in-
terests. If the Panama Canal were not to benefit
the States, there would assuredly have been no
canal at all.
NONCOMMITTAL ON RATES.
THE CHICKERINGJN MONTREAL.
Board of Transportation Says Action Should Be
Based on Evidence.
Hurteau, Williams & Co., Ltd., Local Repre-
sentatives, Put Novel Advertising Idea Into
Force—Creates Much Favorable Comment.
The New York Board of Trade and Transporta-
tion, at its regular monthly meeting last week, dis-
cussed the proposed increase of 5 per cent, in
freight rates in official classification territory. The
executive committee brought in a report saying
that the railroads should be liberally dealt with
because upon their efficiency and ability to meet
the demands of constantly growing business de-
pend the development and progress of the country.
At the same time the report submitted that • the
proposal for a 5 per cent, increase of freight rates
should be the subject of a most thorough and
searching investigation.
Nothing short of clear and convincing evidence,
the committee found, would answer the demands of
the railroads if the increase should be denied, or
would satisfy the public if it be acceded to.
PEARSON HOUSE CELEBRATES
Its 40th Anniversary in the Piano Field by a
Special Sale.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., November 17.—Pearson's
Piano House at 128-130 North Pennsylvania
street, is enjoying its fortieth anniversary sale.
Forty years ago, in 1873, the Pearson Piano House
was founded. Over 300 pianos are being offered
for sale, including the Mason & Hamlin, Kurtz-
mann, Vose, Krakauer, Shoninger, Regent, Hazel-
ton and Royal. Player-pianos of the following
makes are also offered: Kurtzmann, Angelus,
Knabe, Apollo, Regent and Auto.
HIS INTENTIONSJVERE SERIOUS.
"See here, young man," said the stern parent as
he entered the parlor, "you have been calling on
my daughter rather frequently of late. Are your
intentions serious?"
"They certainly are, sir," answered the young
man. "I'm trying to induce her to exchange $150
and her old piano for a new one."
An interesting way of advertising the Chicker-
ing piano has been adopted by Hurteau, Williams
& Co., Ltd., representatives of Chickering & Sons
in Montreal, Can., which, in a recent letter to the
manufacturers in Boston, they describe as follows:
"The Strand Theater, one of Montreal's photo
play houses, has a very novel idea, where the
Chickering piano secures some first-class advertis-
ing. It has its two pianists taken in motion pic-
tures, each playing a Chickering grand we sold
them. When whoever is playing they flash a
motion picture on the screen saying "Mr. Eck-
stein is now at the piano and, when he is relieved,
they change the said picture saying, "Mr. So and
So now playing," each one of these in playing
motion on the screen. On this piano in large
letters is, "This is a Chickering piano." This
theater is on one of the main thoroughfares here,
and no doubt will be visited by thousands daily."
Hurteau, Williams & Co., Ltd., are building up
an excellent business for the Chickering in Mont-
real, and its beautiful tone, careful construction
and artistic designs are steadily winning a larger
measure of appreciation among the very best
people of that enterprising city.
BUYS OUT PIANO COMPANY.
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co. Purchases
Business of W. T. Brown Piano Co. and Will
Continue the Store as Branch.
The Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., Springfield,
111., has purchased the piano business of the W. T.
Brown Piano Co., Jacksonville, 111. J. B. Bliss ;
manager of the Springfield store of the company,
will also have charge of the Jacksonville store,
which will be continued as a branch. The Brown
Piano Co. has been in business in Jacksonville for
a number of years and several employes at pres-
ent with the store have been in their positions for
periods ranging from twenty to twenty-five years.
SECURES WESER_BROS: AGENCY.
of to bag
The Shaw Music Co., Aledo, 111., recently se-
cured the agency for the Weser Bros, line of
pianos, which it is featuring strongly.
9
The
Harrington
Piano
The Readiest of
Sellers
The Harrington is
the type of piano that
appeals to the most
desirable class of piano-
buyer.
You can recommend
it with the utmost of
confidence as regards
its tone, touch and
durability, to the most
exacting customer, and
yet its price is more
than moderate.
You can sell it with
a two-fold guarantee-
that of E. G. Harring-
ton & Co., and Hard-
man, Peck & Co.
For n e a r l y half a
century the name of
Harrington has been
recognized as standing
for a thoroughly artistic
piano, while that of
Hardman, Peck and
Company has three-
quarters of a century
of reputation behind it.
T h e Harrington is
made in one of our
factories u n d e r t h e
supervision of our ex-
perts and it is compre-
hensively guaranteed
by us.
Hardman, Peck & Co.
Founded 1M2
Hardman Houte
433 Fifth Avenue, New York
Chicago Office mnd Wireroom,
where a complete stock of the
output can be seen:
Republic Building
Corner of Adami and State Sta.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
STARR WINS TWO^ GOLD MEDALS.
HOW ENGLAND VIEWS THE CANAL.
Exhibit'at the National Conservation Congress
in Knoxville, Tenn., Recently Signally Hon-
ored by the Jury of Awards—Starr Grand
Used in Concerts of Ellery Band at Ex-
position and Is Highly Praised.
Music Trade of Great Britain Generally Appre-
ciates the Advantages Growing Out of the
Completion of the Great Panama Project as
Bringing England Nearer to Her Colonies.
(Special to The Review.)
KNOXVILLE, TENN.., November 17.—'One of the
exhibitors who fared particularly well at the Na-
tional Conservation Exposition, recently held in
this city, was the Starr Piano Co., which was
awarded two gold medals by the jury, "one for the
best piano exhibit in the Liberal Arts building" and
the other "for the most artistic pianos exhibited
at the National Conservation Exposition."
Another fact that attracted much attention to
the Starr line at the exposition was that the Starr
piano was used exclusively by Channing Ellery,
as accompanist to Messrs. Young and Wallace,
the talented soloists of the Ellery band, which
furnished the music for the exposition features.
Mr. Ellery was very complimentary in his praise
ox the Starr piano and formally and in writing
expressed his appreciation of the fact that a Starr
piano was placed in the auditorium.
The local branch of the Starr Piano Co. at 517
Market street is under the management of Roy
Warden, and although the store has only been
open for a comparatively short time, the results
from a sales point of view have been excellent.
The citizens of the city have not been permitted
to overlook the fact that the Starr piano won the
two gold medals, for the double honor has been
set forth in some attractively arranged page ad-
vertisements in the local papers.
The music trade is concerned, in combination
with other industries, in the great engineering en-
terprise which has accomplished a work contem-
plated for ages—the opening of the Panama Canal,
and the intermingling of the mighty waters of the
Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, says Music of
London. This great achievement has not been
undertaken for aesthetic purposes or even ;
gineering. Its object is mainly commercial—the
bringing together of East and West. Wh.en we
remember that, in consequence of this triumph of
modern science, Sydney will be 500 miles nearer
the homeland and Vancouver about 5,700 miles
nearer to Plymouth, the possibilities of commercial
development will be realized. For the traffic rates
between England and her Colonies will be ap-
preciably affected, and it is scarcely too much to
say that, among others, the piano trade will be
revolutionized. This short cut to Australia By
means of the Caribbean Sea is likely to do home
industries a deal of good. Nor need we regret
the fact that it will help America also. It would
be ungracious to do so, considering that the en-
terprise lies to the credit and on the shores of our
Yankee cousins. Besides, Uncle Sam may be
credited with a keen appreciation of his own in-
terests. If the Panama Canal were not to benefit
the States, there would assuredly have been no
canal at all.
NONCOMMITTAL ON RATES.
THE CHICKERINGJN MONTREAL.
Board of Transportation Says Action Should Be
Based on Evidence.
Hurteau, Williams & Co., Ltd., Local Repre-
sentatives, Put Novel Advertising Idea Into
Force—Creates Much Favorable Comment.
The New York Board of Trade and Transporta-
tion, at its regular monthly meeting last week, dis-
cussed the proposed increase of 5 per cent, in
freight rates in official classification territory. The
executive committee brought in a report saying
that the railroads should be liberally dealt with
because upon their efficiency and ability to meet
the demands of constantly growing business de-
pend the development and progress of the country.
At the same time the report submitted that • the
proposal for a 5 per cent, increase of freight rates
should be the subject of a most thorough and
searching investigation.
Nothing short of clear and convincing evidence,
the committee found, would answer the demands of
the railroads if the increase should be denied, or
would satisfy the public if it be acceded to.
PEARSON HOUSE CELEBRATES
Its 40th Anniversary in the Piano Field by a
Special Sale.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., November 17.—Pearson's
Piano House at 128-130 North Pennsylvania
street, is enjoying its fortieth anniversary sale.
Forty years ago, in 1873, the Pearson Piano House
was founded. Over 300 pianos are being offered
for sale, including the Mason & Hamlin, Kurtz-
mann, Vose, Krakauer, Shoninger, Regent, Hazel-
ton and Royal. Player-pianos of the following
makes are also offered: Kurtzmann, Angelus,
Knabe, Apollo, Regent and Auto.
HIS INTENTIONSJVERE SERIOUS.
"See here, young man," said the stern parent as
he entered the parlor, "you have been calling on
my daughter rather frequently of late. Are your
intentions serious?"
"They certainly are, sir," answered the young
man. "I'm trying to induce her to exchange $150
and her old piano for a new one."
An interesting way of advertising the Chicker-
ing piano has been adopted by Hurteau, Williams
& Co., Ltd., representatives of Chickering & Sons
in Montreal, Can., which, in a recent letter to the
manufacturers in Boston, they describe as follows:
"The Strand Theater, one of Montreal's photo
play houses, has a very novel idea, where the
Chickering piano secures some first-class advertis-
ing. It has its two pianists taken in motion pic-
tures, each playing a Chickering grand we sold
them. When whoever is playing they flash a
motion picture on the screen saying "Mr. Eck-
stein is now at the piano and, when he is relieved,
they change the said picture saying, "Mr. So and
So now playing," each one of these in playing
motion on the screen. On this piano in large
letters is, "This is a Chickering piano." This
theater is on one of the main thoroughfares here,
and no doubt will be visited by thousands daily."
Hurteau, Williams & Co., Ltd., are building up
an excellent business for the Chickering in Mont-
real, and its beautiful tone, careful construction
and artistic designs are steadily winning a larger
measure of appreciation among the very best
people of that enterprising city.
BUYS OUT PIANO COMPANY.
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co. Purchases
Business of W. T. Brown Piano Co. and Will
Continue the Store as Branch.
The Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., Springfield,
111., has purchased the piano business of the W. T.
Brown Piano Co., Jacksonville, 111. J. B. Bliss ;
manager of the Springfield store of the company,
will also have charge of the Jacksonville store,
which will be continued as a branch. The Brown
Piano Co. has been in business in Jacksonville for
a number of years and several employes at pres-
ent with the store have been in their positions for
periods ranging from twenty to twenty-five years.
SECURES WESER_BROS: AGENCY.
of to bag
The Shaw Music Co., Aledo, 111., recently se-
cured the agency for the Weser Bros, line of
pianos, which it is featuring strongly.
9
The
Harrington
Piano
The Readiest of
Sellers
The Harrington is
the type of piano that
appeals to the most
desirable class of piano-
buyer.
You can recommend
it with the utmost of
confidence as regards
its tone, touch and
durability, to the most
exacting customer, and
yet its price is more
than moderate.
You can sell it with
a two-fold guarantee-
that of E. G. Harring-
ton & Co., and Hard-
man, Peck & Co.
For n e a r l y half a
century the name of
Harrington has been
recognized as standing
for a thoroughly artistic
piano, while that of
Hardman, Peck and
Company has three-
quarters of a century
of reputation behind it.
T h e Harrington is
made in one of our
factories u n d e r t h e
supervision of our ex-
perts and it is compre-
hensively guaranteed
by us.
Hardman, Peck & Co.
Founded 1M2
Hardman Houte
433 Fifth Avenue, New York
Chicago Office mnd Wireroom,
where a complete stock of the
output can be seen:
Republic Building
Corner of Adami and State Sta.
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