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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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however, having crossed many of Europe's famous
mountains, was most desirous of making the as-
Retail Advertising of
A Second Son Arrives at the Buegeleisen
cent of the Storm King, and particularly in view
Domicile and Congratulations Have Been in
Musical Merchandise,
•o.f the danger involved. Following his instruc-
Order—Automobile Trips for Vacation.
tions, the chauffeur made the climb, and although
with Criticism and Suggestions,
Samuel Buegeleisen, head of the prominent Mr. Buegeleisen enjoyed the scenery and admired
on page 13.
musical merchandise house of Buegeleisen & Ja- the mountain-climbing powers of his car, he is
cobson, 113 University place, JSlew York, and one free to confess that the trip was the most danger-
many dealers have ordered this line of strings,
of the best-ktvo.wn men in the industry, is receiving ous he has ever made and well calculated to in- and J. W. Smithson, of the company, believes that
spire
fearsome
tho.ughts
of
"what
might
happen"
the congratulations of his many personal friends
this will be one of the largest lines of violin
and business acquaintances on the arrival at the if the car went off its course by just a few inches.
strings on the market. Their durability has been
Buegeleisen domicile a few days ago of a second
tested by many eminent musicians, who all claim
son and heir, who has been christened Abraham THE "1L TROVATORE" VIOLIN STRING that the strings are of exceptional strength and
Buegeleisen. We learn on reliable authority that
Printed in gold on green paper, the new "II tonal power.
the latest member of this illustrious family is al-
Trovat6re"
music string envelope just put out
ready showing marked preference fo.r all musical
MAY BE RECALLED TO VIENNA.
by Armour & Co., Union Stock Yards, Chicago,
instruments bearing the name "Durro."
Capt. Victor Hugo Starrak, a son-in-law of Will-
Mr. Buegeleisen's eldest son bears the name of
iam R. Gratz, president of the Wm. R. Gratz Im-
Harry Durro Buegeleisen, and although only a
port Co., New York, and a member of the com-
youngster, is proficient in the playing of many of
pany's sales staff, is expecting a recall to Vienna
the musical instruments handled by the house of
because of the present war difficulties. Captain
Buegeleisen. His happy, never-failing smile of
S'tarrak had been spending the summer in the
good cheer is krvo.wn to music dealers from coast
Berkshires in company with Mr. Gratz and his
to coast, as his indorsement of the B. & J. products
family.
has been featured extensively through the medium
of attractive publicity.
One of the features that is attracting attention
Notwithstanding his added responsibilities, Mr.
in the store of M. H. Broughton, Abilene, Kan.,
is a violin said to be one upon which Jefferson
Buegeleisen is wearing his honors modestly and
Davis, President of the Southern Confederacy,
breaking all previous sales records fo.r this time of
played upon for his own amusement and for
the year. His only vacation consists of week-end
country dances.
trips in his powerful new Cadillac to near-by sum-
mer resorts, and principally to the Catskill Moun-
tains, where Harry Durro is staying for the summer.
On one of these recent trips Mr. Buegeleisen ac-
THE ACME OF PERFECTION
complished one of the most difficult feats attempted
SO FAR AS TONE QUALITY AND
DURABILITY ARE CONCERNED
by local automobilists, that of crossing the Storm
King Mountain in order to make a short cut from
presents a very handsome appearance and is in
West Point to Newburgh.
When Mr. Buegeleisen's chauffeur approached every way typical of the string which is contained
the mo.untain he was warned by an army officer in it.
The "II Trovatore" violin strings have the
that the ascent was perilous to a degree and should
Italian
finish and are regarded by the officers of the
not be attempted if possible. Mr. Buegeleisen,
company to be in every way of the highest quality
demanded by this house. Since their introduction
WHY MR. BUEGELEISEN IS HAPPY.
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STRING
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irv America
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WEYMANN&SON
Modem
Service
Incorporated
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and J. HEBERLEIN, VIO-
LINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS
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New Brunswick, N. J.
WURUTZER
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Cincinnati
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128, 130, 132 So. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
UEGELEISEN
& JACOBSON
113-115 University Place
NEW YORK
Chicago
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Some dealers may say that they cost more than
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Excelsior drums cost more because they are
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We could make them cost less by using- cheaper
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pense with the new patented improvements.
If we did, however, Excelsior Drums would not
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