Christmas at Croftroad House Sees Fireless Rooms and Teasing
Marion, a delicate orphan, endures cold mornings and sly taunts from her cousins at Aunt Patience’s country home during Christmas week. A move of the old sofa to an antique dealer triggers a fresh shift in the household as the Croftroads await better days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane E. Joy
Marion
James
Stony Creek
Croftroads
Jack
Jim
Cathie
Matilda
Mrs. Croftroad
Mamma
Patience
Mary Ann
Tere
Tillie
Casslis” Quinette
Sofa Miracle Brings Marian to New Home for Christmas
Mrs Quinette dreams of a daughter as a sofa reveals a rosy cheeked girl named Marion. Cassius negotiates with Marion’s guardians, Croftroyds, to allow her to stay after Christmas. The couple plan to adopt, and Marion finds a safe, loving place with them and Mrs Quinette’s piano dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Quinette
Mr. Quinette
Marion
Httie
Cassius
Mamma
Quinette
Croftroads
Croftroyd
Lord Watson Interruption Claim Recalled By London Globe
A correspondent recounts Lord Watson defending his habit of interrupting counsel. He recalled quipping that he never interrupts a fool, as told by the London Globe in relation to the late lord and a bar rister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Watson
Lord Braimwell
London Globe
Misfortune of a Poet Crashes Inspiration at Home
The quote from the Atlanta Constitution describes poet James struck by a falling yard of plaster while awaiting inspiration. His wife laments the misfortune and notes the incident killed his inspiration, turning a creative moment into a comic disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Atlanta Constitution
Kagura-taiko Drum Used in Japanese Temple Worship
In Japanese temples a large drum called kagura taiko provides a tone similar to a gong used in worship settings.
Mexico Bans Church Processions Including Clergy
Law prohibits religious processions across Mexico with penalties for participants. Clergy members face restrictions on public street movements to their church and garments, reflecting strict limits on religious outward acts.
Schubert Kimball Testimonials Endorse Kimball Pianos
Unsolicited endorsements praise Schubert uprights and W. W. Kimball instruments. Boston figures including Prof. B M Davidson and Miss Effie I Canning laud tone and tuning. D Ik Souther extols their perfection and rich mid range. Chicago press notes Kimball gold medals at Omaha and World’s Fair for excellence. A Mrs Adilina Patti Nicolini expresses high admiration for a Kimball baby grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kimball Company
Chicago
Kimball Instruments
Kimball
W.W. Kimball Company
Chicago Times- Herald
Testimonial for Schubert Mandolin Piano by W W Furst
William Furst of Empire Theatre New York on October 5 1896 praises the Schubert Mandolin Piano made for his use calling its tone action and workmanship faultless with wonderful mandolin and zither effects. I H Whitman special tuner notes the instrument’s consistent in tune and pleasing action while referencing his own musical works Honey of the Southern Belles and Hiding from Papa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Furst
Empire Theatre
New York
Schubert Piano Co
Broadway
Bet
Schubert
I. H. Whitman
Carlyle Petersillia
Schubert Piano Praised by Marlboro Band Master
Marlboro November 1 1897 Charles J McCarthy letter notes satisfaction with the Schubert piano used at a November 12 1896 concert. Renaud Band Master Marlboro Mass. commends its tone and tuning stability after purchase.
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Marlboro
Charles J. McCarthy
Schubert
Joseph Renaud
Marlboro Band
Marlboro Mass
Cross SL
Calve Admires Lake Michigan and Kimball Piano
Mme Calve, at Calve's Chateau, praises Lake Michigan from her hotel window in Chicago. The renowned singer also lauds the Kimball piano as superb, in remarks cited by the Chicago Tribune on October 30, 1808.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Calve
France
Lake Michigan
Chicago
the Kimball
Chicago “Tribune
Praise for a Kimball piano from 1897 recital
The letter from Fred G. Bond at Burke's Block Marlboro Mass dated July 1 1897 expresses full satisfaction with the Kimball piano used at a June 30 1807 recital praising its brilliancy and singing tone. It notes the instrument suits vocal accompaniment and recommends it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. McCarthy
Schubert Pianos Praised by Musicians and Experts
Prof W IL Way of Lowell touts the Schubert piano for tone action and tuning. Miss Lillian Chandler says her Schubert upright is admired for tone and finish and will be recommended. William Mark, ex head action regulator at Chickering, reports Schubert uprights for home use give complete satisfaction and hold tune well.
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W. IL. Way of
Lowell
Lillian Chandler
Schubert
Wmn
Mark
Chickering
Schubert piano preferred for concerts in Montreal letter
A Montreal reader endorses a Schubert upright piano for concert use calling it the finest. Alfred Desève notes his wish for the Schubert for performances and praises tuner Chas Bourne who confirms satisfaction with the instrument for pianists such as von Bulow and Parado.
Piano purchase by Nichols daughter praised in Boston
The late Curtis C. Nichols of the Old Five Cent-Saving Bank School Street Boston notes that advised by Col. Wright and Judge Emmons he bought a Schubert upright piano for his daughter and reports high satisfaction. The instrument is described as a coming favorite in musical circles locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis C. Nichols
Treas
Five Cent-Saving Bank School
Boston
Col. Wright
Judge Emmons
Schubert
Marlboro and Boston Manufacturers Representatives Named
Charles J. McCarthy of Marlboro Mass is listed as the Middlesex County manufacturers and wholesalers representative with a studio at 20 Jefferson Street Marlboro and warerooms at 576 Washington Street Boston Chas D Blake & Co is a distributor for New England states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. McCarthy
Marlboro
Mass
Middlesex Co
Jefferson St. Marlboro
Washington St
Boston
Chas, D. Blake & Co
New England
Praise For Kimball Pianos In Inter Ocean Feature
Jessie Llewellytret highlights Kimball pianos with quotes from Kimball Piano Co. officials. The piece notes rising demand for premium pianos and mentions Kimball organ installations in the Fine Arts building. It cites Adelina Patti, Mme Eames Story, Nordica, and the De Reszkes as recipients or admirers of Kimball instruments abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Llewellytret
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Kimball
Mr. Coen
Kimball Piano Co
Fine Arts
Nordica
Professor Boardman Praises Schubert Pianos’ Action and Tone
Prof Geo Boardman the English pianist and composer lauds the Schubert pianos for their fine action and singing tone. He notes pleasure in playing them and mentions his well known song Farewell Marguerite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Boardman
Marguerite
Praises Schubert Piano Purchase by Boston Fireman
Frank C. Turner, a prominent Boston fireman and author of several Schottische tunes, writes that the Schubert piano he bought from you has given perfect satisfaction in every respect and that he would not exchange it for any other piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie I. Canning
Schubert
Frank C. Turner
Boston
Schottische
Brookline schools piano choice moves to Steinway gift loan
Mr G T Dutton superintendent of Brookline Massachusetts schools says Schubert pianos used in all public schools have given universal satisfaction and he plans to buy one for his home. He offers his Steinway upright as part payment and asks for delivery Monday morning with notice for when his new house is ready for the Schubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ik. Souther
Boston
Vose & Son
Hallett& Cumston
G. T. Dutton
Brookline
Mass
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Ayuletwe
Mexico
B. M. Davidson
White, Smith & Co
Music House
Omaha
Kimball Pianos and Organs
Mr. Kimball
Adilina Patti Nicolini
W. W. Furst
Calve
Ey Ariests En McGab Isbns
Mulesey
Marlboro, Mass
Boston, Mass
Mr. McCarthy
Alfred Deseve
St. Denis St
Montreal
Canada
Kimball Pianos
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