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Musical Courier 1893-06-07: Vol 26 Iss 692, 1893
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1THE FUTURE OF THE REED ORGAN IN LARGE CITIES.
3MOST dealers in organs will say that the trade for those instruments in a large city is so small that it does not pay to push it. The dealer looks upon the reed organ as the sole property of the country. Its place is in small towns, among people of limited means, that cannot afford to buy pianos, and in the country where the honest farmer has more of everything else than money. The populace of large centres of civilization have more wealth, and therefore want superior instruments—namely, pianos. Therefore the reed organ belongs to the country.
5These are the deductions drawn from the experience of the dealer, and the condition of the organ trade warrants him in so concluding. The theory expressed that the rich want pianos because of their greater value as musical effect producers, while the poor take organs from necessity—not having sufficient means to warrant them in buying the piano, is not correct. The piano has come into more general use in large centres of trade than the organ, from the apparent neglect of the organ manufacturers. The advancement in general attractiveness has not kept pace with that of the piano, consequently, the organ has been outstripped in the race for supremacy. That the piano has the lead in large cities no one can deny; that it will maintain it is equally apparent to the most casual observers; but a great trade in organs can be stimulated in large cities. This is how to do it: Make a high grade instrument, encase it artistically, so that it would grace any drawing room, and with proper trade representation a clientele will be found in large cities. The man of wealth can easily be persuaded to add an organ to his drawing room; but it must be as finely built and as artistically encased as the piano. Now, most organ manufacturers have come to the conclusion that their business must be country, and have so shaped their styles that they readily sell to the tiller of the soil. Let them now reflect and they will see that we are right. There is a future for high grade organs, artistically encased, in the large cities. Who will take advantage of the situation?
7One Good Word for the Fair.
9THE Keller Brothers & Blight Company write THE MUSICAL COURIER that they are receiving marked attention at the Fair grounds; that their little studio 6 1/2 octave piano is creating quite a sensation, especially from visitors from the far West. The wonderful power of this instrument and its weight (it being only 350 pounds boxed) are having their effect with those having long freight bills to pay. For practice, especially with new beginners, they say this little piano is all that can be desired, and that for such purposes it is practically as good as the best. The firm tells us that notwithstanding the large expense incurred in opening and running their booth the results so far have fully demonstrated their wisdom in entering for exhibition and competition, and that it is a paying advertisement, if nothing further comes of their showing.
11The firm have been working overtime at their factory all during the month of April and May and will continue to do so through June. This is something remarkable, as it is well known that some of our larger manufactories have been running short hours. They say that they have better facilities to make a piano at a much less price than other concerns turning out the same grade instrument, because their incidental expenses are much lighter than any manufacturer in a large city; and their entire freedom from labor trouble and their ability to command and instruct skilled house labor make it evident that they are fast getting to the front with their output. They have never yet been able to catch up with the demand for their goods, and they say they can turn out more pianos to the square inch of floor space than any maker in the country.
13The Vose Invitation.
15CHICAGO, ILL., May 23, 1893.
17WE herewith extend you a cordial invitation to make our Exposition warerooms, No. 321 Wabash avenue (opposite the Auditorium), your headquarters while in Chicago, for the reception of mail, for correspondence, or for any business that requires office facilities. We earnestly desire that this invitation shall be understood to be heartfelt, and to apply to all members of the trade, regardless of mere business connection with us.
19Our Mr. Furbush will spend the greater part of the summer at the Chicago Exposition warerooms, and will be pleased at all times to see his old friends, and make new ones.
21Sincerely,
22VOSSE & SONS PIANO COMPANY.
24To Bring About a Settlement.
26J. P. SIMMONS, assignee of D. P. Faulds, filed suit yesterday morning against the latter's creditors, asking that they be enjoined from proceeding against him. Plaintiff prays the advice of the court in reference to a final disposition of the goods in his possession as assignee. The property consists of several pianos and a large amount of sheet music. Smith & Nixon, one of the creditors, assert a lien on the goods.
28Some of the creditors have signified their willingness to take music in settlement of their respective claims. Others have not done so. Plaintiff states, however, that he has made every effort since accepting the trust to dispose of the property. The creditors are too numerous to be brought into court, and plaintiff asks that the Louisville Press Company, one of the principal creditors, be nominated to represent the unsecured creditors. D. P. Faulds assigned on October 3, 1892.—Louisville "Courier-Journal," May 20.
30Muller & Abels,
32LATE of the Roosevelt Organ Works, are constructing a two manual pipe organ for the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, on Sixth street.
34The organ will contain 27 speaking stops. It will be finished in light mahogany.
36This organ is constructed with Müller & Abels' new system of action, and will be ready for inspection in about four weeks.
38Their place of business is at the corner of Twenty-first street and Second avenue.
40—Neppert Brothers, of 12 East Fifteenth street, piano stool manufacturers, have secured the New York agency for the C. A. Cook & Co.'s taborets, formerly controlled in this section by Hugo Kraemer.
42—Mr. C. A. Droop, son of Edward F. Droop, of Washington, D. C., has returned home to engage in business with his father after having completed a four years' course in the Steinway factory here, going through every department.
44The Trade.
46—Mr. J. F. Barrows, of Saginaw, Mich., has been in the city. Mr. Barrows is the Steck agent at that point and has done well with them.
48—Mr. Rudolf Dolge and Karl Fink left for Chicago last week. Mr. Dolge will make an extended trip through the Northwest before returning.
50—We know of an excellent position for a good tuner in a large Western city. One who can come well recommended and who is willing to work should address this office.
52—Mr. Adolf Schiedmayer, Mr. Max Schiedmayer, of Berlin, and Mr. Wilhelm Beisbarth, of Stuttgart, were guests of Mr. Alfred Dolge, at Dolgeville, recently.
54—Mr. W. P. Van Wickle, the manager of the Bradbury Washington, D. C., branch, supplied the apartments of the Infanta with two upright pianos during her stay at the Arlington.
56—The "Morning Advertiser" has offered three prizes for the first, second and third most popular music teacher.
58Among the prizes are a piano and a Gemünder solo violin, guitar or mandolin, manufactured by Aug. Gemünder & Sons, of 13 East Sixteenth street.
60—Among some interesting memoranda recently come across at Broadwood's is the following announcement in the "Public Advertiser," dated Monday, June 26, 1775: "To be sold by private contract a very fine toned, double keyed harpsichord, with a pedal, the maker, Shudi. In this instrument there are six keys in the bass more than common, and it is finished in the most elegant manner in a japanned case; only two such have ever been made in England, one of which is that above mentioned, and the other was sent to the Empress of Russia as a present from his Prussian Majesty. The harpsichord to be seen by inquiring of Messrs. Davis & Elliott, No. 97 New Bond street, who have to let a new built house fit for a genteel small family.—London "Musical News."
62WE DO NOT TRAVEL MUCH
64And would prefer to have you write us for prices on
66Thoroughly Kiln-dried CHESTNUT, Shipped on short notice.
68Also ASH, QUARTERED OAK, WALNUT, COTTONWOOD, MAPLE and POPLAR.
70BURDEN & COUCH, Cleveland, Ohio.
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