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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1914 Vol. 58 N. 5 - Page 66

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
harmonicas and accordeons in various parts of the Wemple, representing the Department of Justice,
country. The dealers naturally receive valuable in- filed a brief yesterday with the Board of General
Augmented Through Effective Demonstrative
quiries from members of the audiences who have Appraisers. A decision is expected in about a
Work of "Jack" McCoart, Who Features the
listened to these performances, and in many in-
fortnight. As the interpretation of the clause in-
Hohner Accordeon in Vaudeville.
stances, sales of expensive accordeons have been volves the treaty rights of twenty-three nations
closed as a direct result of these performances.
having commercial conventions with the United
In accordance with its policy of co-operating
The accompanying portrait is that of "Jack" States, the issue is likely to be determined finally
with the musical merchandise trade throughout the McCoart, of the team of Horan and McCoart, a by the Supreme Court, provided Congress enacts
country in every possible way, M. Hohner, of 114 well-known vaudeville team, prominent in theatri- a bill to confer jurisdiction on the court in tariff
issues raising the point of constitutionality.
East Sixteenth street, New York, has for several cal circles. Mr. McCoart is an accordeon player
years taken an active interest in the vaudeville of exceptional skill and ability, and the team's
acts playing in various chains of theaters wherein art has met with a most cordial reception wherever
it has been presented. In addition to appearing
Established 1878.
in all the leading vaudeville circuits, Horan and Leading Wholesaler in America of
McCoart are popular cabaret performers. This
Musical Instruments and all Accessories
latter field brings the performer in close touch
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with the audience, who can then appreciate at first
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NEW YORK
hand the musical value of the accordeon used.
Mr. McCoart is an enthusiastic admirer of the
WEYMANN & SON
Hohner accordeon, and in the illustration here-
Incorporated
with is playing an Italian model accordeon with
Manufaaturers 01
a piano keyboard. This instrument, which is very
The Famous
attractive in appearance, represents the real tonal
Weymann Mandolotes and
beauties of the modern accordeon.
ACCORDEON POPULARITY.
C. IVIEISEL
"Keystone State" Instruments
1010 Ckwtnrt Si.. PfaikdetpU*. Pa.
TO HEAR TEST CASE FEBRUARY 10.
"Jack" McCoart.
The Litigation to Determine the Legality of the
Five Per Cent. Discriminatory Clause In the
New Tariff Law to Be Heard on That Date.
harmonicas or accordeons are used. This co-
It was stated this week that, owing to the impor-
operation has produced tangible results that have tance of the question, the test case to determine
indicated the value of this encouragement of the- the legality of the 5 per cent, tlrecrhnmatory clause
atrical performances presenting these instruments. in the new tariff law favoring imports brought to
The success of the house of Hohner in this par- this country in vessels of American registry will
ticular field was most gratifying during 1913, many be heard by the United States Court of Customs
prominent vaudeville artists playing the Hohner Appeals February 10. Assistant Attorney General
A Satisfied Customer
Is our best advertisement and musi-
cians using YORK instruments are
—satisfied. YOHK Instruments hare
been tested In the grind of experience,
with the flre of a public musical opin-
ion, and have not been found wanting.
This test has covered a period of 30
years and each year has made YOBK
a greater success. Does this mean
anything to yon? If yon are on the
anxious seat we want you to
"LET US PROVE IT"
by sending our catalogue and dealers' proposition. Do
It to-day or some live one may do you out of your
chance.
J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
OLIVER DITSON COMPANY
BOSTON, MASS.
Established
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Manufacturers. Importers, Publishers.
Largest and most complete stock of % Musi-
cal Merchandise and accessories tn the
trade. Modem Service, Attractive Special-
ties. Our 1913 Catalogue will be sent upon
application.
La Prima and Clarion
Accordions
METALLA
T h e Only R e a l S a n i t a r y H a r m o n i c a .
Its Absolute Cleanliness A p p e a l s
to A l l M o u t h - O r g a n P l a y e r s
Factories at TROSSINGEN, GERMANY
NEW YORK, 393 BROADWAY
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113-115 University Place
NEW YORK
Largest Jobbers in America of
ODERN
USICAL
ERCHANDISE
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EXCELSIOR DRUlVf
WORKS
A. a. SOXSTa&AlT, Vlce-Pres. and Gen. manager,
Tenth and Market Streets,
CAMDEN, N. J.
••
WHOLESAL
•VIOLINS
• OURCATAIOGS ^ B

WILL SAFELY
• GUIDE YOU
[ A L L FREE
AND
WITH SPECIAL
INDUCEMENTS
P^UJGTGEMU
142 EAST 23 ST.
PRICES
J FURNISHED
ON REQUEST
NEW YORK
Black Diamond
Strings
THE WORLD'S BEST
National Musical String Co.
New Brunswick, N. J .
WRITE FOR NEW CATALOG
A PROBLEM
SOLVED!
Warranted that neither Bow Screw Rings nor Caps can fall off on Bow Screws as above illustrated.
No advance in price If Violin Bows are purchased having the Patented Screw Attached to the Frog.
W M . R. GRATZ I M P O R T C O . ,
others.
Excelsior drums cost more because they are
worth more. Cost more to make.
We could make them cost less by usinff cheaper
material, use less care In making- them, and dis-
pense with the new patented Improvements.
If we did, however, Excelsior Drums would
not be the Standard as they are to-day. "Write for
catalogue.
AUGUST MULLERjygLiNS
J. HEBERLEIN
I CELLOS
CH. WEISS on a Harmonica stands for Highest Quality
UEGELEISEN
& JACOBSON
EXCELSIOR
DRUMS X STANDARD
Some dealers may say that they cost more than
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