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The Strad; a monthly journal for professionals and amateurs of all stringed instruments played with the bow, 1890
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1Notice of Removal
3TAVISTOCK
4VIOLIN
5ACADEMY.
6ESTABLISHED 1885.
8Principal—
9Mr. Basil Althaus, F.C.V.
11HAVE REMOVED TO
1266, SUTHERLAND AVENUE,
13MAIDA VALE, W.
15Lessons and Classes Daily from
168 a.m. to 10 p.m.
18PROSPECTUS AND ALL INFORMATION FREE OF
19SECRETARY—MR. HOWES.
21The only remedy for Whistling Strings.
22INFALLIBLE
23RESIN AND OIL.
24TRADE MARK.
25REGISTERED.
26TESTIMONIALS.
279, Northwick Terrace, Maida Hill, London, W., December 13th, 1880
28Dear Sir,—I have much pleasure in testifying to the good qualities of your Oil for strings. It makes the strings more durable and gives them a thicker volume of tone. One would expect that Oil makes strings soft and tender, but yours has bracing qualities, and makes them stiff and hard, and eminently fitted for orchestral playing.
29Believe me, dear Sir, yours very truly,
30R. R. SHIELDS. LUDWIG STRAUS.
329, Northwick Terrace, Maida Hill, London, W., December 13th, 1880.
33Dear Sir,—The qualities of your Resin are strength and power, and discreetly rubbed in it answers all the desiderata, answering the strings quickly and easily, with a minimum of scratching.
34Believe me, dear Sir, yours very truly,
35R. R. SHIELDS. LUDWIG STRAUS.
3747, St. Paul's Road, Camden Square, N.W., December 16th, 1880.
38Dear Sir,—I have tried the resin and find it exceedingly good.
39Yours truly,
40R. R. SHIELDS. J. T. CARRODUS.
424, Disraeli Road, Putney, S.W., January 1st, 1889.
43Dear Sir,—Through pressure of business, I have not had an opportunity of thanking you for the Resin and Oil you sent me. The Resin is certainly by far the best I ever tried. The first time I tried the Oil it did not answer, as I think I over-dried the strings. However, the second time it was a complete success. I shall be glad to know how, and at what price, both articles can be obtained; and if my testimonial is of any use to you, I give it most willingly.
44Yours very truly,
45R. R. SHIELDS. CARL SCHNEIDER.
47Widmore House, Bartholomew Road, London, N.W. March 26th, 1893.
48Dear Sir,—It is with great pleasure that I write these few lines to you to say, after having severely tried your Oil and Resin for some years for Solo Playing, I can safely state that there is none in the world to equal them. I am also pleased to say my pupils use both, and find them a great advantage.
49Faithfully yours,
50F. A. EARNSHAW.
51Professor at—Portman Academy, Baker Street; Metropolitan College; Philharmonic Society; Richter, Henschall, Barnby, and all Festival Concerts.
5331, St. Michael's Place, Brighton, May 5th, 1893.
54Sir,—For about nine months, I have constantly used your "INFALLIBLE" Oil for my Violoncello Strings. I cannot speak too highly of it; it is far superior to any other Oil that I have tried, including that obtained from Italy. I find the tone of the strings improved by using it, and is produced more easily after it is applied. I have recommended it to many friends, both professional and amateur and they quite agree with me as to its efficacy.
55I am, yours faithfully and obliged,
56MR. SHIELDS. FRANK D'ALQUEN.
5831, St. Michael's Place, Brighton, May 8th, 1893.
59Dear Sir,—I beg to thank you for the Oil just received, and I once more assure you that I consider it excellent. I find that Strings that would be useless without it are made playable, and the best are improved. I should be doing an injustice if I did not recommend it to my friends, as I have found it so useful myself.
60I am, yours faithfully,
61MR. SHIELDS. FRANK D'ALQUEN.
63I have found no other Oil answer the same purpose, and I had tried many kinds before, including Rangoon, Petroleum, &c. I chanced to see my friend Straus's Testimonial.
65Sold by all respectable dealers in the United Kingdom. Price 6d
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