Music Trade Review
Issue: 1914 Vol. 58 N. 14 - Page 11
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FOLLOWING STEINWAY TRADITION.
AMERICAN PIANOS IN CEYLON.
CHANGE IN PIPE ORGAN CO.
Charles F. M. Steinway Learning the Piano
Business at Jewett Piano Co.'s Factory in
Boston—All the Steinways Have Had a Prac-
tical Training—Its Value Apparent.
Instruments from United States Only Recently
Introduced Into That Island and Have
Created
Excellent
Impression—American
Talking Machines Appeal to Better Class.
Firm of Vogelpohl & Spaeth Has Been Dis-
solved and Business Taken Over by H. H.
Vogelpohl & Sons in New Ulm, Minn.
Following in the footsteps of all the distin-
guished members of his family, Charles F. M.
Steinway, son of Charles H. Steinway, president
of Steinway & Sons, is acquiring a comprehensive
knowledge of the practical side of the piano busi-
ness which will stand him in good stead in future
years. Although he is only twenty-two years of
age, having celebrated this birthday on March 3d,
Charles F. M. Steinway is proving an adept stu-
dent of practical pianoforte building, and no detail
of piano construction will escape his attention dur-
ing his stay in the factories.
The accompanying illustration shows Charles F.
(Special to The Review.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 30.—According to a
report made by Consul Charles K. Moser, of Co-
lombo, upon Ceylon's commerce for the past two
years, American pianos suitable for tropical cli-
mates have only lately been introduced into that
island. All things considered, they have created a
favorable impression. It is quite possible that if
the agency for American pianos could be placed
in the hands of some independent and energetic
dealer who would agree to sell only pianos of
American manufacture a profitable business might
result, but the difficulty would "'be to find such an
agent.
The whole piano business of the island is
practically in the hands of one firm, an old-estab-
lished English house, which has sold British and
German pianos almost exclusively for many years
past. It would be no easy task for a new firm to
develop a successful competition with it except by
great determination and energy, combined with at-
tractive instruments and low prices. Lately, how-
ever, this firm has stocked several American pianos
built for the tropics and has met with encouraging
success in their sale, in fact, buyers speak very
highly of them.
On the ; other hand, American phonographs and
talking machines are rapidly reaching first place
in the better class trade of the island. All the
principal American firms now have agents in Co-
lombo and report excellent sales in medium-priced
instruments; 'but German manufacturers have by
far the largest share of the cheaper native trade,
and the American agencies admit that the Germans
sell a cheap machine at a price with which they
cannot compete.
(Special to The Review.)
NEW ULM, MINN., March 31.—After twenty-five
years of pipe organ making, during which time
their organs have become known throughout the
entire West, the firm of Vogelpohl & Spaeth has
been dissolved. The factory is to be continued,
however, by H. If. Vogelpohl. With Mr. Vogel-
pohl his two sons, H. A. and E. C, will be asso-
ciated, and the name of the concern will be changed
to H. H. Vogelpohl & Sons. They promptly be-
gan a period of expansion. The factory is to be
enlarged and new machinery installed as soon as it
can be had, in keeping with a new policy of ex-
pansion. An organ of their make was of late in
stalled at Salem Evangelical Church at Milwaukee,
Wis. Prof. Stanger, of Elmherst, 111., played the
organ at the dedication. Another organ is about
ready for shipment to St. Paul's Church at Ells-
worth, Kan. Among other recent contracts is one
for Trinity Church at Long Prairie, Minn., and one
for St. Paul's Church at Lakefield, Minn.
WATCH OUT FOR IMPOSTORS.
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Sends Out
Warning to Piano Manufacturers and Other
Shippers of the City Regarding Impostors
Who Use the Association to Secure Money.
The New York City Lodge of the Brotherhood
of Railway Clerks has sent the following notice
to local shippers, inckicHng practically all the piano
manufacturers:
C. F. M. Steinway in Regulating Room.
"It has come to our attention that a number of
M. Steinway, at his bench in the regulating depart-
shippers have been approached by someone solicit-
ment of the Jewett Piano Co.'s factories at Leom-
ing advertisements. We beg to inform you that
inster, Mass., where he has been studying pian)
we are not at this time arranging to hold a ball
building for some time. It is expected that Charles
or publishing any souvenir program, journal or
F. M. Steinway will join the Steinway factories in
shippers' guide. If anyone should present them-
New York, after completing his course of train-
selves to you as representing this lodge, we would
ing at the Jewett plant.
WILL PUSH THE BALDWIN LINE.
be glad if you would notify us immediately with
It is interesting to note that each and every
all the facts, so necessary steps can be taken to
(Special to. The Review.)
member of the Steinway family is a practical piano
put an end to it."
WICHITA, KANS., March 25.—W. D. Turner,
builder, versed in every minute detail of the in-
For several years past, various piano manufac-
general manager of the Wichita Piano Exchange,
dustry. As a matter of fact, the world-wide fame has just opened new salesrooms in this city. He turers have been approached by men pretending
of the House of Steinway may be laid, in a con- has been doing special business here for the Bald- to represent the railway clerks for advertisements
siderable measure, to this policy of the members win line under the management of the Baldwin for insertion in programs and other publications,
of the Steinway family being intimately acquainted
Co.'s office at St. Louis, for the past two years. and several of the manufacturers good naturedly
with practical piano construction in all its branches. Mr. Turner considers the business outlook so ex- contracted for small spaces, only to discover later
This practical knowledge, when coupled with the cellent that he is going to be in a better position that they had been buncoed. The warning just is-
commercial genius and executive ability possessed
now than heretofore to obtain a goodly share sued will probably save the manufacturers some
by the members of the Steinway family, has served of it.
money.
to make the Steinway piano the foremost instru-
ment in the world, and Steinway & Sons one of
America's celebrated institutions.
NEW MOTOR TRUCK FOR STARR CO.
To Be Used at Richmond, Ind., Branch of Com-
pany—Recent Additions to Sales Force.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., March 31.—E. W. Exley,
manager of the Indianapolis branch of the Starr
Piano Co., announces that a new Federal motor
truck has been shipped to Richmond for the use of
the Starr branch in that city. The Starr Piano Co.
is a. firm believer in the use of auto trucks for
piano deliveries and it is using a number of them.
George Shuman and G. E. Lyons have been added
to the sales force of the Starr Piano Co. at Indian-
»polis. George Guncheon, formerly of Toledo, O.,
has accepted a position with the Starr Piano Co.
at Evansville, Ind.
DAN CUPID LANDSJX)RRESPONDENT.
(Special to The Review.)
BUFFALO, N. Y., March 30.—Every once in a
while Dan Cupid makes a good catch, and this time
he has captured Michael S. Zuggcr, the local cor-
respondent for The Review, who was smitten while
making his rounds of the local music houses, in one
of which the bride-to-be, Miss Elsie Felleisen, one
of the belles of the city, was employed. Miss Fel-
leisen is a pianiste of much talent and is prominent
in musical circles in Buffalo. The wedding is set
for April 2^ and it will be an elaborate affair.
The Fotoplayer Uses Standard
88-Note Music
The Fotoplayer is the only instrument for moving picture theatres
that uses standard 88-note music rolls. These rolls are used two at
a time, and can be changed instantly by a shift lever. One roll can
be playing while the other is being rewound or brought to a given
point. One operator can produce full orchestral effects.
This is but one of the many features of the Fotoplayer which makes
it a profitable line for the dealer to handle. Write for catalog and
open territory, with special service proposition.
American Photo-Player Co., Berkeley, Cal.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FOLLOWING STEINWAY TRADITION.
AMERICAN PIANOS IN CEYLON.
CHANGE IN PIPE ORGAN CO.
Charles F. M. Steinway Learning the Piano
Business at Jewett Piano Co.'s Factory in
Boston—All the Steinways Have Had a Prac-
tical Training—Its Value Apparent.
Instruments from United States Only Recently
Introduced Into That Island and Have
Created
Excellent
Impression—American
Talking Machines Appeal to Better Class.
Firm of Vogelpohl & Spaeth Has Been Dis-
solved and Business Taken Over by H. H.
Vogelpohl & Sons in New Ulm, Minn.
Following in the footsteps of all the distin-
guished members of his family, Charles F. M.
Steinway, son of Charles H. Steinway, president
of Steinway & Sons, is acquiring a comprehensive
knowledge of the practical side of the piano busi-
ness which will stand him in good stead in future
years. Although he is only twenty-two years of
age, having celebrated this birthday on March 3d,
Charles F. M. Steinway is proving an adept stu-
dent of practical pianoforte building, and no detail
of piano construction will escape his attention dur-
ing his stay in the factories.
The accompanying illustration shows Charles F.
(Special to The Review.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 30.—According to a
report made by Consul Charles K. Moser, of Co-
lombo, upon Ceylon's commerce for the past two
years, American pianos suitable for tropical cli-
mates have only lately been introduced into that
island. All things considered, they have created a
favorable impression. It is quite possible that if
the agency for American pianos could be placed
in the hands of some independent and energetic
dealer who would agree to sell only pianos of
American manufacture a profitable business might
result, but the difficulty would "'be to find such an
agent.
The whole piano business of the island is
practically in the hands of one firm, an old-estab-
lished English house, which has sold British and
German pianos almost exclusively for many years
past. It would be no easy task for a new firm to
develop a successful competition with it except by
great determination and energy, combined with at-
tractive instruments and low prices. Lately, how-
ever, this firm has stocked several American pianos
built for the tropics and has met with encouraging
success in their sale, in fact, buyers speak very
highly of them.
On the ; other hand, American phonographs and
talking machines are rapidly reaching first place
in the better class trade of the island. All the
principal American firms now have agents in Co-
lombo and report excellent sales in medium-priced
instruments; 'but German manufacturers have by
far the largest share of the cheaper native trade,
and the American agencies admit that the Germans
sell a cheap machine at a price with which they
cannot compete.
(Special to The Review.)
NEW ULM, MINN., March 31.—After twenty-five
years of pipe organ making, during which time
their organs have become known throughout the
entire West, the firm of Vogelpohl & Spaeth has
been dissolved. The factory is to be continued,
however, by H. If. Vogelpohl. With Mr. Vogel-
pohl his two sons, H. A. and E. C, will be asso-
ciated, and the name of the concern will be changed
to H. H. Vogelpohl & Sons. They promptly be-
gan a period of expansion. The factory is to be
enlarged and new machinery installed as soon as it
can be had, in keeping with a new policy of ex-
pansion. An organ of their make was of late in
stalled at Salem Evangelical Church at Milwaukee,
Wis. Prof. Stanger, of Elmherst, 111., played the
organ at the dedication. Another organ is about
ready for shipment to St. Paul's Church at Ells-
worth, Kan. Among other recent contracts is one
for Trinity Church at Long Prairie, Minn., and one
for St. Paul's Church at Lakefield, Minn.
WATCH OUT FOR IMPOSTORS.
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Sends Out
Warning to Piano Manufacturers and Other
Shippers of the City Regarding Impostors
Who Use the Association to Secure Money.
The New York City Lodge of the Brotherhood
of Railway Clerks has sent the following notice
to local shippers, inckicHng practically all the piano
manufacturers:
C. F. M. Steinway in Regulating Room.
"It has come to our attention that a number of
M. Steinway, at his bench in the regulating depart-
shippers have been approached by someone solicit-
ment of the Jewett Piano Co.'s factories at Leom-
ing advertisements. We beg to inform you that
inster, Mass., where he has been studying pian)
we are not at this time arranging to hold a ball
building for some time. It is expected that Charles
or publishing any souvenir program, journal or
F. M. Steinway will join the Steinway factories in
shippers' guide. If anyone should present them-
New York, after completing his course of train-
selves to you as representing this lodge, we would
ing at the Jewett plant.
WILL PUSH THE BALDWIN LINE.
be glad if you would notify us immediately with
It is interesting to note that each and every
all the facts, so necessary steps can be taken to
(Special to. The Review.)
member of the Steinway family is a practical piano
put an end to it."
WICHITA, KANS., March 25.—W. D. Turner,
builder, versed in every minute detail of the in-
For several years past, various piano manufac-
general manager of the Wichita Piano Exchange,
dustry. As a matter of fact, the world-wide fame has just opened new salesrooms in this city. He turers have been approached by men pretending
of the House of Steinway may be laid, in a con- has been doing special business here for the Bald- to represent the railway clerks for advertisements
siderable measure, to this policy of the members win line under the management of the Baldwin for insertion in programs and other publications,
of the Steinway family being intimately acquainted
Co.'s office at St. Louis, for the past two years. and several of the manufacturers good naturedly
with practical piano construction in all its branches. Mr. Turner considers the business outlook so ex- contracted for small spaces, only to discover later
This practical knowledge, when coupled with the cellent that he is going to be in a better position that they had been buncoed. The warning just is-
commercial genius and executive ability possessed
now than heretofore to obtain a goodly share sued will probably save the manufacturers some
by the members of the Steinway family, has served of it.
money.
to make the Steinway piano the foremost instru-
ment in the world, and Steinway & Sons one of
America's celebrated institutions.
NEW MOTOR TRUCK FOR STARR CO.
To Be Used at Richmond, Ind., Branch of Com-
pany—Recent Additions to Sales Force.
(Special to The Review.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., March 31.—E. W. Exley,
manager of the Indianapolis branch of the Starr
Piano Co., announces that a new Federal motor
truck has been shipped to Richmond for the use of
the Starr branch in that city. The Starr Piano Co.
is a. firm believer in the use of auto trucks for
piano deliveries and it is using a number of them.
George Shuman and G. E. Lyons have been added
to the sales force of the Starr Piano Co. at Indian-
»polis. George Guncheon, formerly of Toledo, O.,
has accepted a position with the Starr Piano Co.
at Evansville, Ind.
DAN CUPID LANDSJX)RRESPONDENT.
(Special to The Review.)
BUFFALO, N. Y., March 30.—Every once in a
while Dan Cupid makes a good catch, and this time
he has captured Michael S. Zuggcr, the local cor-
respondent for The Review, who was smitten while
making his rounds of the local music houses, in one
of which the bride-to-be, Miss Elsie Felleisen, one
of the belles of the city, was employed. Miss Fel-
leisen is a pianiste of much talent and is prominent
in musical circles in Buffalo. The wedding is set
for April 2^ and it will be an elaborate affair.
The Fotoplayer Uses Standard
88-Note Music
The Fotoplayer is the only instrument for moving picture theatres
that uses standard 88-note music rolls. These rolls are used two at
a time, and can be changed instantly by a shift lever. One roll can
be playing while the other is being rewound or brought to a given
point. One operator can produce full orchestral effects.
This is but one of the many features of the Fotoplayer which makes
it a profitable line for the dealer to handle. Write for catalog and
open territory, with special service proposition.
American Photo-Player Co., Berkeley, Cal.
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