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larity, as it is the quality product that maintains lytical methods arc subject to alteration or addition
at all times, the pages are loose-leafed, and the
the prestige of any musical instrument.
index is so arranged that it can be easily amplified.
The Stewart Banjo, Banjo-Mandolin and Other
"The banjo is becoming more and more popular
During the last calendar year, the local labora-
Stewart Instruments Which Have Long Met every season, and it seems that in a very short time
with Public Favor Are Destined to Augment the demand for this instrument will exceed all
tory, which is the largest in the country, analyzed
Their Popularity in a Very Large Degree earlier expectations. There is also a surprisingly
25,528 samples, representing all kinds of imported
During 1914 Judging from Present Demands. heavy call for the Stewart banjo-mandolins, which
merchandise.
are being featured all over the country. Clubs are
"Our business is booming along at a most satis-
being formed which use the members of the banjo
Tanner's Music Store has moved to 110 Wiscon-
factory pace, and all indications point to a record-
family as their exclusive instruments, and the pro- sin avenue, Neenah, Wis.
breaking year," stated an official of the S. S. Stew-
gressive dealer with a high-class quality line will
art Co., 46 East Thirteenth street, New York. "We
reap the benefits of this growing popularity."
are in constant receipt of letters of praise and con-
Established 1878.
gratulation from our dealers throughout the coun-
FIXING THE STANDARDS.
Leading Wholesaler in America of
try who refer to the present Stewart products as the The Government Issues a Manual for Customs
Musical Instruments and all Accessories
best we ever turned out.
Men Which Is Highly Praised.
Send for latest Catalogues.
"The prestige of the Stewart products in the
4 St. Mark* Place
NEW YORK
musical trade is growing rapidly, but this is to be
With a view to standardizing the analytical
expected when we consider that these instruments
methods employed in the ascertainment of the com-
WEYMANN & SON
have been on the market for thirty-five years, and ponent materials entering into the makeup of im-
Incorporated
well deserve this high position which they have
ported merchandise as a basis for making appraise-
Manufacturers oi
won, for thousands of these instruments are being ments, the Treasury Department is about to supply
The Famous
played all over the country. As a matter of fact
officers of the Customs at all ports with a manual
Weymann
Mandolutes and
there is not a person, young or old, who has ever
compiled by Dr. Eugene R. Pickrell, Chief Chemist
"Keystone
State"
Instruments
had any inclination towards music who does not
in charge of the United States Laboratory connect-
1010 Chettimt St., Philadelphia, Pa.
know the word 'Stewart,' and when he hears the
ed with the Appraiser's office in this city, and
name he immediately connects it with the banjo.
which is highly spoken of.
There certainly is a powerful selling force behind
The manual, which will be placed in all of the
Some dealers may say that they cost more than
others.
such a well advertised instrument as the 'Stewart,'
Government's laboratories, describes the principal
Excelsior drums cost more because they are
which means increased profits to the dealer.
method in use, either in detail or by reference to worth more. Cost more to make.
We could make them cost less by using" cheaper
"During the thirty-live years that it has been on
recognized authorities, and outlines 150 methods material, use less care in making* them, and dis-
pense
with the new patented improvements.
the market the Stewart banjo has always repre-
and guides which are now in use. The book con-
If we did, however, Excelsior Drums would
sented the very highest quality from every stand- . tains 100 pages and is divided into chapters deal- not be the Standard as they are to-day. "Write for
catalog-ue.
point, and this standard of construction has never
ing with a wide variety of products constantly
EXCELSIOR DRUM WORKS
been lowered, nor will it be during succeeding coming up for analysis in the routine of the ap-
A. Ch SOISTMAN, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Manag'er,
years. Stewart quality is symbolic of banjo popu- praising and classification officials. Since the ana- Tenth and Market Streets,
CAMDEN, V. J.
DEMAND FOR THE^STEWART LINE.
C. 1VIEISEL
EXCELSIOR DRUMS ™ STANDARD
A Satisfied Customer
is our best advertisement and musi-
cians using YORK instruments are
—satisfied. YORK instruments have
been tested in the grind of experience,
with the fire 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 YORK
a greater success. Does this mean
anything to you? If you are on the
anxious seat we want you to
"LET US PROVE I T "
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, Qrand Rapids, Mich.
M a n u facturers, Importers,
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