Music Trade Review
Issue: 1916 Vol. 63 N. 14 - Page 14
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
14
PNEUMATICS— (Continued from page 13)
roll, the consequent elimination of confusion
and extra expense to the dealer, the abolition
of friction and waste! The prospect seems
almost illimitable.
Again, why not a standard treadle foot?
Who gains by the fact that there are half a
dozen types in use at present, all with their
individual parts and details requiring individual
ordering and manufacture? No one gains, not
even the supply man. Waste benefits nobody,
nobody at all. Of course, there are some who
have such individual arrangements that they
could not standardize these parts without sac-
rificing something of greater value. But the
majority are not in this condition.
The same excuse—that of enormous individual
improvements which no one else has, will be
heard whenever an attempt to systematize this
industry is made from any quarter. Yet the
fact remains that only sentiment and the des-
perate desire to sell on the false basis of talk-
ing points stands in the way of a general move-
ment towards standardization, undertaken on the
simple and sure foundation of economy and ef-
ficient operation.
We are bold enough to go further and to say
that, even if we are ten years ahead of the
times, nevertheless the times will catch up with
us.
There is not only no reason why all
player-actions should not within the next ten
years be completely standardized, just as piano
actions are, but it is perfectly certain that the
player must approach this condition at a rate
proportionate to its approach to perfection.
For, after all, there is only one right and best
way of doing anything. The history of the
piano is the best proof of this. The fact that
piano actions, piano hammers, piano scales are
almost completely standardized, with the differ-
ences existing only in quality of material and
workmanship, means simply that the best way
of doing the thing has been discovered. Ulti-
mately this must mean that the one best way of
making the player will be discovered; and when
this has been discovered all must follow after
the discoverer, or be left behind. That is why
it is important to understand the value of dis-
cussions like these. For just as soon as indi-
vidual manufacturers become able to grasp the
great idea that all players—their own included
—are more or less imperfect approaches to an
ideal that never changes, and of which the exact
nature will some day be completely disclosed,
then they will also become able to discern the
great fact that they are all gropers after the
same light, with none seeing the road clearly.
When they grasp this, they will be ready to talk
practically about standardization of small parts,
for this will be to them a conscious prelude to
the later standardization of designs which must
come if the player-piano is to reach the level
of an established necessary part of the aesthetic
fabric of American and world life.
NEW HIQEL FACTORY IN OPERATION
Many Conveniences for Facilitating Manufac-
turing—Otto Higel and Ralph Higel Making
Headquarters at Factory—Sales Manager
Mason Optimistic Over Trade Outlook
The new factory of the Otto Higel Co., 238th
street and Bronx boulevard, New York, has been
completed to the extent that practically every
department of the business is in operation. The
factory is one of the finest player action plants
in the world and in it are found many conveni-
ences not only to facilitate manufacturing but
also for the benefit of the employes. At present
the grounds around the factory are being at-
tractively graded and laid out. At the rear a
large sign has been erected on a cement base
which can be seen easily from the trains which
pass by on. the Harlem division of the New York
Central. The sign painters are now working on
this mammoth display advertisement which will
forcefully mark the home of the Metalnola
player action.
The factory has been so constructed that the
CROWN
PIANOS
work is done in the most progressive manner.
It is equipped with the most up-to-date ma-
chinery which could be procured and is so situ-
ated that even in the center of the floor there is
no need for artificial light. An interesting fea-
ture of the plant is the directors' room in
the tower which is absolutely sound proof, and
where consultations may be held in perfect
quietude. The executive offices were finished
last week and are now being put in order.
Otto Higel, head of the firm, is now making
-his headquarters at the New York factory, as
well as his son Ralph Higel, treasurer of the
firm. Edward P. Mason, sales manager of the
concern stated to a representative of The Re-
view this week that they have been making
record progress and the outlook for fall business
is most promising.
THE UNITED STATES MUSIC CO.
Bulletin for September Just Issued by United
States Music Co. Unusually Interesting—
Covers Wide Range of Compositions
New Style "416"
Crown Combinola Player
Crown Combinola
Player-Piano
Can be played easily, con-
veniently and with expres-
sion. Keeps the music roll in
perfect alignment and per-
mits of perfect phrasing.
Has flexible metal tubing
(silk covered), and flexible
striking fingers which give
a d e l i c a t e , human-finger
touch.
Exclusive
Features
In addition to all piano music,
the Crown Combinola reproduces
the tones of the harp, autoharp,
chimes, guitar, banjo—and other
instruments-—by means of the
famous "Multitone Adjustment"
found only in our makes.
The Crown Combinola knows
no competition.
Send for full information and
our "Sales Plans." They will
help you build.
Geo. R Bent Company
Manufacturers
Est. 1870
214-216 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, U. S. A.
The United States Music Co., of Chicago,
has sent out a most interesting bulletin of rolls
for September, including, as usual, a large va-
riety of medleys, fox trots and popular stand-
ard music of the day. This list, which appears
in full below, should make a strong appeal:
Arabian One-Step Novelty Number. Kadjouja.
Arr. Emil Aschcr
The Big Show. (Hippodrome.) Selection (6 numbers).
Raymond Ilubbell
The Big Show. One-step Medley (3 numbers).
Raymond Hubbell
College Chaps. March and Two-step
Henry Frantzen
Come with Me to Spooney Land. .. .Madden & Fitzpatrick
Darling, I Love You So. ("The Girl from Brazil.")
Robert Winterburg
Down Where the Niggers Walk the Dog. A Dog
Walk
John S. Caldwell
The Eyes of Heaven (My Mother's Star). Popular
Ballad
Harry DeCosta
Florabella. "Flora Bella"
Milton Schwarzwald
Gypsy Love. Waltzes
Franz Lehar
The Girl from Brazil. Selection (5 numbers).
Sigmund Romberg
Give Me All of You. ("Flora Bella") .Milton Schwarzwald
The Grasshoppers' Hop. Fox-trot
Joe Gold
Hawaiianolo. (A Hawaiian Dance)
Silvio Hein
Honeymoon Rag
James Scott
Hyacinth. Rag Two-step
George Botsford
I Know I Got More Than My Share. Ballad.
Howard Johnson
*I Lost My Heart in Honolulu. Fox-trot Song.
Gus Edwards
II Trovatore. Potpourri
Verdi
In Florida Among the Palms. ("Ziegfeld Follies of
1916.") Fox-trot
Irving Berlin
Inno dei Lavoratori. (Italian.)
Inspiration. Waltz
L. J. Botvinick
•I'll Wed the Girl I Left Behind. One-step Song.
Will A. Dillon
Mashed Potatoes. Rag
C. L. Woolsey
Mazurka. Op. 38, No. 3
M. Moszkowski
The Moon and the Rose. Romanza—Nature Sketches.
Carl Millegram
Nocturne. Op. 9, No. 1—B Flat Minor
Chopin
Non Lusingarti. Mazurka—Italian
Ernesto Recucci
•On Lake Champlain. Fox-trot Song
Albert Gumble
Out of the Cradle (Into My Heart). Popular Song.
L. Wolfe Gilbert
Polka Scintilla. (Italian)
Vincent Leon
Poor Butterfly. ("The Big Show.") Fox-trot.
Air. Raymond Hubbell
Pray for the Lights to Go Out. A Negro Shouting
Song
Will Skidmore
Princess Glide. Schottische (Ukulele)
Wm. E. Colman
Rybarsky (Fisherman's March). Pochod (Bohemian).
Adolf Langer
Saluto Alia Grande Italia. Marcia (Italian).
Stephen Acuntq
Scherzino. Op. 18, No. 2
M. Moszkowski
Somewhere a Voice Is Calling. Waltz—Arr. for
Dancine
Arthur F. Tate
States Medley Popular Fox-Trot No. 72 (4 numbers).
States Popular One-Step Medley No. 73 (3 numbers).
The Sunshine of Your Smile. Waltz—for Dancing.
Lillian Ray
The Sunshine of Your Smile. Ballad
Lillian Ray
Sybil Fox-Trot
Victor Jacobi
Take Me Back to the Garden of Love. Ballad.
Nat Osborne
Teasing the Cat. Rag or Fox-trot
Chas. L. Johnson
•There's a Little Bit of Bad in Every Good Little Girj.
Fox-trot Song
Fred Fischer
Valse Annette
, Lionel Baxter
Valse. Op 18, No. 1—E Flat
Chopin
Valse. Op. 64, No. 2—C Sharp Minor
Chopin
Valse (Posthumous). Op. 70, No. 1—G Flat
Chopin
Viva L'ltalia. Marcia (Italian)
Stephen Acunto
Wedding Bells. The Irresistible Rag
AI B. Coney
•When Evening Shadows Fall. Fox-trot Song. ..Wm. Polla
When the Black Sheep Returns to the Fold. Waltz
Ballad
Irving Berlin
You're the Girl. "Flora Bella"... Milton E. Schwarzwald
Zefiro (Spring Zephyrs). Waltz (Italian) .Stephen Acunto
Compositions marked with a * are arranged in either
fox-trot or one-step tempo, and all are singable.
REMODELING SPECTOR WAREROOMS
Joseph Spector's warerooms at 322 Grand
street, are being completely altered. An entire
new entrance to the store, the addition of a
mezzanine floor, which will be used both for
office and as a music roll department, and a
sound-proof player-piano demonstration room
are among the added improvements.
Mr.
Spector states the calls for the Kroeger and
the Ellington pianos have been heavy recently.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
14
PNEUMATICS— (Continued from page 13)
roll, the consequent elimination of confusion
and extra expense to the dealer, the abolition
of friction and waste! The prospect seems
almost illimitable.
Again, why not a standard treadle foot?
Who gains by the fact that there are half a
dozen types in use at present, all with their
individual parts and details requiring individual
ordering and manufacture? No one gains, not
even the supply man. Waste benefits nobody,
nobody at all. Of course, there are some who
have such individual arrangements that they
could not standardize these parts without sac-
rificing something of greater value. But the
majority are not in this condition.
The same excuse—that of enormous individual
improvements which no one else has, will be
heard whenever an attempt to systematize this
industry is made from any quarter. Yet the
fact remains that only sentiment and the des-
perate desire to sell on the false basis of talk-
ing points stands in the way of a general move-
ment towards standardization, undertaken on the
simple and sure foundation of economy and ef-
ficient operation.
We are bold enough to go further and to say
that, even if we are ten years ahead of the
times, nevertheless the times will catch up with
us.
There is not only no reason why all
player-actions should not within the next ten
years be completely standardized, just as piano
actions are, but it is perfectly certain that the
player must approach this condition at a rate
proportionate to its approach to perfection.
For, after all, there is only one right and best
way of doing anything. The history of the
piano is the best proof of this. The fact that
piano actions, piano hammers, piano scales are
almost completely standardized, with the differ-
ences existing only in quality of material and
workmanship, means simply that the best way
of doing the thing has been discovered. Ulti-
mately this must mean that the one best way of
making the player will be discovered; and when
this has been discovered all must follow after
the discoverer, or be left behind. That is why
it is important to understand the value of dis-
cussions like these. For just as soon as indi-
vidual manufacturers become able to grasp the
great idea that all players—their own included
—are more or less imperfect approaches to an
ideal that never changes, and of which the exact
nature will some day be completely disclosed,
then they will also become able to discern the
great fact that they are all gropers after the
same light, with none seeing the road clearly.
When they grasp this, they will be ready to talk
practically about standardization of small parts,
for this will be to them a conscious prelude to
the later standardization of designs which must
come if the player-piano is to reach the level
of an established necessary part of the aesthetic
fabric of American and world life.
NEW HIQEL FACTORY IN OPERATION
Many Conveniences for Facilitating Manufac-
turing—Otto Higel and Ralph Higel Making
Headquarters at Factory—Sales Manager
Mason Optimistic Over Trade Outlook
The new factory of the Otto Higel Co., 238th
street and Bronx boulevard, New York, has been
completed to the extent that practically every
department of the business is in operation. The
factory is one of the finest player action plants
in the world and in it are found many conveni-
ences not only to facilitate manufacturing but
also for the benefit of the employes. At present
the grounds around the factory are being at-
tractively graded and laid out. At the rear a
large sign has been erected on a cement base
which can be seen easily from the trains which
pass by on. the Harlem division of the New York
Central. The sign painters are now working on
this mammoth display advertisement which will
forcefully mark the home of the Metalnola
player action.
The factory has been so constructed that the
CROWN
PIANOS
work is done in the most progressive manner.
It is equipped with the most up-to-date ma-
chinery which could be procured and is so situ-
ated that even in the center of the floor there is
no need for artificial light. An interesting fea-
ture of the plant is the directors' room in
the tower which is absolutely sound proof, and
where consultations may be held in perfect
quietude. The executive offices were finished
last week and are now being put in order.
Otto Higel, head of the firm, is now making
-his headquarters at the New York factory, as
well as his son Ralph Higel, treasurer of the
firm. Edward P. Mason, sales manager of the
concern stated to a representative of The Re-
view this week that they have been making
record progress and the outlook for fall business
is most promising.
THE UNITED STATES MUSIC CO.
Bulletin for September Just Issued by United
States Music Co. Unusually Interesting—
Covers Wide Range of Compositions
New Style "416"
Crown Combinola Player
Crown Combinola
Player-Piano
Can be played easily, con-
veniently and with expres-
sion. Keeps the music roll in
perfect alignment and per-
mits of perfect phrasing.
Has flexible metal tubing
(silk covered), and flexible
striking fingers which give
a d e l i c a t e , human-finger
touch.
Exclusive
Features
In addition to all piano music,
the Crown Combinola reproduces
the tones of the harp, autoharp,
chimes, guitar, banjo—and other
instruments-—by means of the
famous "Multitone Adjustment"
found only in our makes.
The Crown Combinola knows
no competition.
Send for full information and
our "Sales Plans." They will
help you build.
Geo. R Bent Company
Manufacturers
Est. 1870
214-216 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, U. S. A.
The United States Music Co., of Chicago,
has sent out a most interesting bulletin of rolls
for September, including, as usual, a large va-
riety of medleys, fox trots and popular stand-
ard music of the day. This list, which appears
in full below, should make a strong appeal:
Arabian One-Step Novelty Number. Kadjouja.
Arr. Emil Aschcr
The Big Show. (Hippodrome.) Selection (6 numbers).
Raymond Ilubbell
The Big Show. One-step Medley (3 numbers).
Raymond Hubbell
College Chaps. March and Two-step
Henry Frantzen
Come with Me to Spooney Land. .. .Madden & Fitzpatrick
Darling, I Love You So. ("The Girl from Brazil.")
Robert Winterburg
Down Where the Niggers Walk the Dog. A Dog
Walk
John S. Caldwell
The Eyes of Heaven (My Mother's Star). Popular
Ballad
Harry DeCosta
Florabella. "Flora Bella"
Milton Schwarzwald
Gypsy Love. Waltzes
Franz Lehar
The Girl from Brazil. Selection (5 numbers).
Sigmund Romberg
Give Me All of You. ("Flora Bella") .Milton Schwarzwald
The Grasshoppers' Hop. Fox-trot
Joe Gold
Hawaiianolo. (A Hawaiian Dance)
Silvio Hein
Honeymoon Rag
James Scott
Hyacinth. Rag Two-step
George Botsford
I Know I Got More Than My Share. Ballad.
Howard Johnson
*I Lost My Heart in Honolulu. Fox-trot Song.
Gus Edwards
II Trovatore. Potpourri
Verdi
In Florida Among the Palms. ("Ziegfeld Follies of
1916.") Fox-trot
Irving Berlin
Inno dei Lavoratori. (Italian.)
Inspiration. Waltz
L. J. Botvinick
•I'll Wed the Girl I Left Behind. One-step Song.
Will A. Dillon
Mashed Potatoes. Rag
C. L. Woolsey
Mazurka. Op. 38, No. 3
M. Moszkowski
The Moon and the Rose. Romanza—Nature Sketches.
Carl Millegram
Nocturne. Op. 9, No. 1—B Flat Minor
Chopin
Non Lusingarti. Mazurka—Italian
Ernesto Recucci
•On Lake Champlain. Fox-trot Song
Albert Gumble
Out of the Cradle (Into My Heart). Popular Song.
L. Wolfe Gilbert
Polka Scintilla. (Italian)
Vincent Leon
Poor Butterfly. ("The Big Show.") Fox-trot.
Air. Raymond Hubbell
Pray for the Lights to Go Out. A Negro Shouting
Song
Will Skidmore
Princess Glide. Schottische (Ukulele)
Wm. E. Colman
Rybarsky (Fisherman's March). Pochod (Bohemian).
Adolf Langer
Saluto Alia Grande Italia. Marcia (Italian).
Stephen Acuntq
Scherzino. Op. 18, No. 2
M. Moszkowski
Somewhere a Voice Is Calling. Waltz—Arr. for
Dancine
Arthur F. Tate
States Medley Popular Fox-Trot No. 72 (4 numbers).
States Popular One-Step Medley No. 73 (3 numbers).
The Sunshine of Your Smile. Waltz—for Dancing.
Lillian Ray
The Sunshine of Your Smile. Ballad
Lillian Ray
Sybil Fox-Trot
Victor Jacobi
Take Me Back to the Garden of Love. Ballad.
Nat Osborne
Teasing the Cat. Rag or Fox-trot
Chas. L. Johnson
•There's a Little Bit of Bad in Every Good Little Girj.
Fox-trot Song
Fred Fischer
Valse Annette
, Lionel Baxter
Valse. Op 18, No. 1—E Flat
Chopin
Valse. Op. 64, No. 2—C Sharp Minor
Chopin
Valse (Posthumous). Op. 70, No. 1—G Flat
Chopin
Viva L'ltalia. Marcia (Italian)
Stephen Acunto
Wedding Bells. The Irresistible Rag
AI B. Coney
•When Evening Shadows Fall. Fox-trot Song. ..Wm. Polla
When the Black Sheep Returns to the Fold. Waltz
Ballad
Irving Berlin
You're the Girl. "Flora Bella"... Milton E. Schwarzwald
Zefiro (Spring Zephyrs). Waltz (Italian) .Stephen Acunto
Compositions marked with a * are arranged in either
fox-trot or one-step tempo, and all are singable.
REMODELING SPECTOR WAREROOMS
Joseph Spector's warerooms at 322 Grand
street, are being completely altered. An entire
new entrance to the store, the addition of a
mezzanine floor, which will be used both for
office and as a music roll department, and a
sound-proof player-piano demonstration room
are among the added improvements.
Mr.
Spector states the calls for the Kroeger and
the Ellington pianos have been heavy recently.
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