Music Trade Review
Issue: 1915 Vol. 60 N. 4 - Page 50
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
WALNUT FINISH RETURNING.
Many Furniture Manufacturers to Display
Products in That Wood This Season—A
Hint to Progressive Piano Manufacturers.
Piano manufacturers will do well to look into the
promised revival of walnut as a popular wood for
cabinet finishing, inasmuch as furniture manufac-
turers are preparing for the greatest showing of
their products in walnut finish since about forty
years ago, when walnut enjoyed its greatest vogue.
The extent of the campaign in favor of walnut
finishes is indicated by an ; dvertisement of the
Walnut Manufacturers' Association, published in
the December issue of the Furniture Record and
in which sixty-five manufacturers of furniture are
listed who will show new patterns of furniture in
American black walnut in the January expositions.
A writer in a hardwood magazine states that two
years ago he "found less than half a dozen patterns
and these offered by not more than two manufac-
turers. Since then evidence of the increasing de-
mand has been given in inquiries for all kinds of
furniture made from this particular wood. The
list of manufacturers using walnut just printed
indicates that almost every conceivable piece of
furniture can now be had in walnut. The list
demonstrates also that the material is being used
chiefly by the manufacturers who have a sustained
reputation for furniture of good quality. It must
needs be so, since walnut is not a cheap wood, and
it is not likely ever to be. Its excellence from a
cabinet maker's standpoint needs no comment."
INCREASED DEMAND FOR CASES
Causes 25 Per Cent. Increase in Output of
Wellington Piano Case Co.
( Special to The Review.)
LEOMINSTKK, MASS., January 18.—That promises
of better business with the new year have mate-
rialized to a considerable extent is indicated by
the increased activity at the factory of the Welling-
ton Piano Case Co., this city, where orders have
been received that will cause a 25 per cent, increase
in the output of the plant. The working time of
the plant has been increased from four to five
days per week. Frank E. Wellington, president of
the company, recently returned from a successful
business trip among piano manufacturers.
JAPAN BUYING AMERICAN COPPER.
Deal for Sale of 25,000,000 Pounds for That
Country Just Concluded.
Mysterious buying of copper, which has caused
a rather sharp rise in Amalgamated Copper and
other copper stocks during the last week, turns out
to have been for the account of the Government
of Japan.
PIANO ACTIONTMPROVEMENTS
It was announced last week that American cop-
Just Patented by Louis Heitzmann, of Stein-
per producers had just concluded a deal for the
way, N. Y., Are of Interest from Many
sale of 2-5,(100,000 pounds of copper for that
Viewpoints—Suitable for Player Pianos.
country.
Further details were unobtainable, but the gen-
(Special to The Review.)
eral impression in copper circles was that the
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 18.— Patent No.
metal was intended for Russia. The price is said
1,124,134, for an upright piano action, was last
week granted to Louis Heitzmann, Steinway, N. Y. to have been approximately fourteen cents a
pound, which is nearly a cent higher a pound than
The main object of this invention is to simplify
the price that has recently prevailed in the New
and improve the ordinary piano action by providing
York market.
an adjustable counter-check of very simple con-
struction, and so modifying the construction of the
Russia has not only bought copper through
fly or jack that it operates in conjunction with said Japanese merchants, but has made substantial pur-
adjustable check in such manner as to dispense
chases on her own account.
with the ordinary back-check, bridle-wire and
Some time ago a shipment was made of 1,00(1,000
bridle-strap, and with the heel and shank of the pounds to Archangel, Russia, but some doubt was
hammer-butt.
expressed whether it cojild be delivered there be-
cause of the closing of navigation.
Another object of the invention is to provide
simple and efficient means whereby the fly or jack
may positively lock and hold the hammer against
TO CHANGE COMPENSATION LAW.
movement or vibration after striking the wire.
A further object of the invention is to provide
The New York Hoard of Trade and Transporta-
an action which is particularly adapted for use in tion this week recommended that the Workmen's
connection with what is known as player-pianos,
Compensation Law be changed so as to provide
and which action is so constructed that it reduces
for the payment <>f compensation to injured work-
the space usually occupied by the working parts
men or their dependents by the State, thus reliev-
and is thereby more compact and consequently
ing employers from liability for damages and from
more suitable for this class of pianos.
the obligation to provide for such compensation by
insurance or otherwise. The board also adopted
a report opposing the ordinance introduced into
The Review's universal Want Directory is
the Board of Aldermen by Alderman Hamilton
free to all. If you wish a man for any depart-
regulating the height of buildings within th-.- city
ment of your business consult the market
confines.
place of the trade.
THE COMSTOCK, CHENEY * n o
~
IVQRYTON.OONN
MANUFACTURERS =
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
HEINRV HAAS & SOIN
WASLE
PLAYER PARTS REPAIR MATERIAL
Combination 656.88note Tracker-bar
with Shifting d»vic«
H P u n fu
r ?
y u
W A S L E
T
Short'Y*
NEW YORK
T0RRINGT0N,
CONN.
Manufacturer! of a
Complete Lin* of Piano Aotlon Hard war*
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan
Screws, Bracket and Ball Bolts, Key Pin*.
Regulating Brackets and Specialties.
ALL STEEL TRAP WORK
Simple, Silent, Strong
Continuous Hinges, Bearing Bara, Pedala, Caatera
CHAS. RAMSEY CO.
Urn."
1907-1911 PARK AVENUE
THE STANDARD CO.
D A M C r V S C
l\Hlfl9C. Y 9
Connection
Manufacturers of Player and Piano Hardware
and Metal Specialties
ACTIONS
& C O . , Brown Place and Southern Boulevard, NEW YORK
Y
•T"
C«nn«otio
PIANO
Are noted for their elasticity, responsiveness and durability. They satisfy In all cases.
We are now located at our new factory, Kingston, N.Y
Established 1853
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Manufacturer.
131 t o 147 Broadway
CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Homer D. Bronson Co.
PIANO
Manufacture and Sell Direct
PIANO HINGES-DESK HANGERS-
FRONT FRAME CATCHES-KNIFE
HINGES—BUTTS and SPECIALTIES
THE HOMER D. BRONSON GO.
BEACON FALLS, CONN.
\j
ACTIONS
GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES-WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth St.
NEW YORK
HIGHEST
Write for Quotations
WESSEHHICBEUGROSS.
:
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO
Manufacturers of
PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
HIGH GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CA$TLET0N. HEW YORK
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
WALNUT FINISH RETURNING.
Many Furniture Manufacturers to Display
Products in That Wood This Season—A
Hint to Progressive Piano Manufacturers.
Piano manufacturers will do well to look into the
promised revival of walnut as a popular wood for
cabinet finishing, inasmuch as furniture manufac-
turers are preparing for the greatest showing of
their products in walnut finish since about forty
years ago, when walnut enjoyed its greatest vogue.
The extent of the campaign in favor of walnut
finishes is indicated by an ; dvertisement of the
Walnut Manufacturers' Association, published in
the December issue of the Furniture Record and
in which sixty-five manufacturers of furniture are
listed who will show new patterns of furniture in
American black walnut in the January expositions.
A writer in a hardwood magazine states that two
years ago he "found less than half a dozen patterns
and these offered by not more than two manufac-
turers. Since then evidence of the increasing de-
mand has been given in inquiries for all kinds of
furniture made from this particular wood. The
list of manufacturers using walnut just printed
indicates that almost every conceivable piece of
furniture can now be had in walnut. The list
demonstrates also that the material is being used
chiefly by the manufacturers who have a sustained
reputation for furniture of good quality. It must
needs be so, since walnut is not a cheap wood, and
it is not likely ever to be. Its excellence from a
cabinet maker's standpoint needs no comment."
INCREASED DEMAND FOR CASES
Causes 25 Per Cent. Increase in Output of
Wellington Piano Case Co.
( Special to The Review.)
LEOMINSTKK, MASS., January 18.—That promises
of better business with the new year have mate-
rialized to a considerable extent is indicated by
the increased activity at the factory of the Welling-
ton Piano Case Co., this city, where orders have
been received that will cause a 25 per cent, increase
in the output of the plant. The working time of
the plant has been increased from four to five
days per week. Frank E. Wellington, president of
the company, recently returned from a successful
business trip among piano manufacturers.
JAPAN BUYING AMERICAN COPPER.
Deal for Sale of 25,000,000 Pounds for That
Country Just Concluded.
Mysterious buying of copper, which has caused
a rather sharp rise in Amalgamated Copper and
other copper stocks during the last week, turns out
to have been for the account of the Government
of Japan.
PIANO ACTIONTMPROVEMENTS
It was announced last week that American cop-
Just Patented by Louis Heitzmann, of Stein-
per producers had just concluded a deal for the
way, N. Y., Are of Interest from Many
sale of 2-5,(100,000 pounds of copper for that
Viewpoints—Suitable for Player Pianos.
country.
Further details were unobtainable, but the gen-
(Special to The Review.)
eral impression in copper circles was that the
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 18.— Patent No.
metal was intended for Russia. The price is said
1,124,134, for an upright piano action, was last
week granted to Louis Heitzmann, Steinway, N. Y. to have been approximately fourteen cents a
pound, which is nearly a cent higher a pound than
The main object of this invention is to simplify
the price that has recently prevailed in the New
and improve the ordinary piano action by providing
York market.
an adjustable counter-check of very simple con-
struction, and so modifying the construction of the
Russia has not only bought copper through
fly or jack that it operates in conjunction with said Japanese merchants, but has made substantial pur-
adjustable check in such manner as to dispense
chases on her own account.
with the ordinary back-check, bridle-wire and
Some time ago a shipment was made of 1,00(1,000
bridle-strap, and with the heel and shank of the pounds to Archangel, Russia, but some doubt was
hammer-butt.
expressed whether it cojild be delivered there be-
cause of the closing of navigation.
Another object of the invention is to provide
simple and efficient means whereby the fly or jack
may positively lock and hold the hammer against
TO CHANGE COMPENSATION LAW.
movement or vibration after striking the wire.
A further object of the invention is to provide
The New York Hoard of Trade and Transporta-
an action which is particularly adapted for use in tion this week recommended that the Workmen's
connection with what is known as player-pianos,
Compensation Law be changed so as to provide
and which action is so constructed that it reduces
for the payment <>f compensation to injured work-
the space usually occupied by the working parts
men or their dependents by the State, thus reliev-
and is thereby more compact and consequently
ing employers from liability for damages and from
more suitable for this class of pianos.
the obligation to provide for such compensation by
insurance or otherwise. The board also adopted
a report opposing the ordinance introduced into
The Review's universal Want Directory is
the Board of Aldermen by Alderman Hamilton
free to all. If you wish a man for any depart-
regulating the height of buildings within th-.- city
ment of your business consult the market
confines.
place of the trade.
THE COMSTOCK, CHENEY * n o
~
IVQRYTON.OONN
MANUFACTURERS =
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
HEINRV HAAS & SOIN
WASLE
PLAYER PARTS REPAIR MATERIAL
Combination 656.88note Tracker-bar
with Shifting d»vic«
H P u n fu
r ?
y u
W A S L E
T
Short'Y*
NEW YORK
T0RRINGT0N,
CONN.
Manufacturer! of a
Complete Lin* of Piano Aotlon Hard war*
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan
Screws, Bracket and Ball Bolts, Key Pin*.
Regulating Brackets and Specialties.
ALL STEEL TRAP WORK
Simple, Silent, Strong
Continuous Hinges, Bearing Bara, Pedala, Caatera
CHAS. RAMSEY CO.
Urn."
1907-1911 PARK AVENUE
THE STANDARD CO.
D A M C r V S C
l\Hlfl9C. Y 9
Connection
Manufacturers of Player and Piano Hardware
and Metal Specialties
ACTIONS
& C O . , Brown Place and Southern Boulevard, NEW YORK
Y
•T"
C«nn«otio
PIANO
Are noted for their elasticity, responsiveness and durability. They satisfy In all cases.
We are now located at our new factory, Kingston, N.Y
Established 1853
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Manufacturer.
131 t o 147 Broadway
CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Homer D. Bronson Co.
PIANO
Manufacture and Sell Direct
PIANO HINGES-DESK HANGERS-
FRONT FRAME CATCHES-KNIFE
HINGES—BUTTS and SPECIALTIES
THE HOMER D. BRONSON GO.
BEACON FALLS, CONN.
\j
ACTIONS
GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES-WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth St.
NEW YORK
HIGHEST
Write for Quotations
WESSEHHICBEUGROSS.
:
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO
Manufacturers of
PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
HIGH GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CA$TLET0N. HEW YORK
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