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Show A MODEL MUSIC STORE. In one of the stores in the Hooper & Eldrige block, an imposing structure lately erected on Main street, Salt Lake, the firm of Daynes & Coalter have opened by far the finest display of musical merchandise, ever seen in Utah. The apartment occupied by the firm is large, light, cheery and commodious, and is provided with two magnificent plate glass show windows in which is arranged such a splendid display of musical instruments and goods as irresistably attracts the attention of the passer-by. In one of these windows stands a splendid organ called "the Albion." The case is of solid black walnut, six feet two inches in height, with handsome extension top and double music post folio of unique design, combining beauty with utility in perfect accord and the entire case and top are finished in superb style. This organ has nine stops, five octaves, and four sets of reeds, and ?? grand organ and knee ??. This splendid instrument is marked $35, a mere fraction of the sum for which instruments no better than this one are usually sold. Entering the store, a counter extends along the left and on the shelves behind the counter the thousand and one articles included in the stock are arranged in appropriate departments. First comes the department of musical books which are so arranged as to show the purchaser at a glance the title cover of the work he wants, a neat and very convenient plan. Next is the sheet music department which contains a very extensive stock, carefully selected to meet the wants of teachers and the general public. The music is placed in neat cases that are a combination of drawer and portfolio. These when in place look like tiers of drawers, and on each is indicated in gold lettering the kind or class of music it contains. Next is a glass case containing artists' violins that range in price from twenty-five to one hundred dollars. Immediately below the violin case are strings for all kinds of instruments, contained in air tight glass jars, so that their quality is not deteriorated by exposure to the ?? here. The next department consists of a nest of 34 drawers containing fittings for violins, guitars, banjos, accordions, & c.; also fifes, drumsticks, jew-harps, and a countless variety of small articles, samples of each being attached to the outside of the drawer. Above are packages of the same articles in dozens, gross, etc. Next, for a space of twenty feet in length the shelves are tacked with an immense stock of accordions in boxes and above, on the cornice, nearly as many more of these instruments are packed to supply the wholesale trade. Further on, and extending across the rear of the store is a glass show case 14 feet long and 9 feet high, filled with accordions taken out of the boxes for exhibition. This is a splendid display, and includes every variety of make, style and price, from $1.25 up. Returning on the other side of the store is a case of shelves containing violins and guitar cases, and beneath these is a large assortment of piano and organ stools. Next is a glass case, 10 feet long and 8 feet high, filled with the cheaper grades of violins. Next is another glass case of similar dimensions containing guitars, banjos, music folios etc. On the floor is the Sohmer piano, an instrument that is endorsed by the leading artists of the United States and the best musicians of Salt Lake city. Also the Estey, Story & Comb and Sterling organs, the first being an old and well known favorite in Utah. This firm can furnish organs cheaper, quality considered, than they can be purchased elsewhere in this Territory, the sample in their show window being an illustration of this fact. Aside from the departments described are drums, tambourines, violoncellos, and in short everything else in the musical line. This establishment is well worthy of a visit, and we advise our readers to call when they visit Salt Lake. Remember, the place is midway between the Deseret National Bank and Z. C. M. I. The firm will pay special attention to the wants of brass and martial bands and will furnish catalogues and any information to applicants. |