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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FELT SITUATION IMPROVING
MAY
10, 1919
WICKHAM PLANT ENLARGING
David A. Smith, of the Standard Felt Co., Is New Equipment Being Added and Labor Situa-
Praised by the War Department for His Aid
tion Much Improved
During the War—Supplied Gas Mask Pads
MATAWAN, N. J., May 5.—The piano plate manu-
David A. Smith, of the Standard Felt Co., 115 facturing plant of the Wickham Co. of New
East Twenty-third street, New York, has just Jersey in this city is enjoying its share of the
returned from a week-end spent in Atlantic City. good business prevalent throughout the piano
In a chat with The Review he said that condi- industry. The labor situation has greatly im-
tions in the felt trade were improving slowly, proved and the well-known Wickham quality of
although they are still far from normal. The piano plate is earning merited praise. Al-
Standard Felt Co. cannot supply the great de- though during the period of the war there was
mand for their products and are booking orders not much new equipment added to the plant,
as far ahead as July. Mr. Smith has received the situation is now reversed and new equip-
a letter from the War Department thanking him ment has been already installed and more is on
for his splendid help in supplying the army with the way.
felt during the war.' Col. Bradley Dewey, of
the Chemical Warfare Service, wrote him to
PIANO ACTION PATENTED
thank him officially for his co-operation in sup-
plying felt gas mask pads for the United States
Improvement in Key Action in Upright Pianos
Government. These pads were used for the
Granted Patent Last Week
gas mask canister niters and were so success-
ful that they were adopted for the latest model
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 5.—Frederick Clut-
of gas mask, one of which Mr. Smith has on
sam, London, Eng., was last week granted Pat-
exhibition in his office.
ent No. 1,301,908, for a pianoforte action, one-
half of which he has assigned to Josiah Bed-
HEAVY DEMAND FOR BASS STRINGS dow, Upper Norwood, Eng.
This invention relates to an improvement in
Although Output of Trefz Plant Is Close to upright pianofortes. The object of this inven-
tion is to provide means whereby a resilient
Normal Orders Continue to Pile Up
force shall be applied between the hammer and
PHILADELPHIA, PA V May 5.—Otto Trefz, Jr., the jack in such a way that the direction of the
manufacturer of bass strings, reports exception- said force shall, in the first portion of a move-
ally heavy demands for his product. The fac- ment of striking a note, tend to throw the jack
tory at 2110 Fairmount avenue has had to be into the customary notch in the hammer butt,
placed on overtime work to bring the produc- and shall subsequently change its direction so as
tion anywhere near the demand. Several em- to tend either to throw the jack out from the
ployes, skilled irt the work and who were over- notch, or at least be neutral as to its tendency to
seas, have now returned and have been given throw the jack relatively to the notch. The parts
their former positions. The labor situation has are so arranged that if the blow has been a light
one the said resilient force tends, at the com-
improved greatly, although not yet normal.
There has been in existence many years in pletion of the stroke, to throw the jack out, but
this factory a department particularly catering if the blow has been heavier, the direction of the
to the needs of the dealer and the tuner. Ex- said resilient force is neutral at the completion
ceptional facilities are thus available for han- of the stroke, that is to say, it does not tend to
dling "with dispatch the requirements of these throw the jack either way.
trades. Mr. Trefz predicts a continuance of
the good business prevalent throughout the
D. S. Rockwell, the new Western Q R S trav-
piano industry and expects that the year will eling representative, made his first trip in his
close breaking all records.
territory last week.
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
CF
GDEPELCVCD
137 EAST 13^ ST.
NEW
YORK
IMPROVED PIANO CONSTRUCTION
New Form of Construction Patented Which Fa-
cilitates Moving of Pianos
WASHINGTON, 1). C , May 5.—Michael J. Dunn,
Philadelphia, Pa., was last week granted Patent
No. 1,301,825 for a piano construction. This in-
vention relates to pianos, and has for an object
to render removable certain elements of a piano
which have hitherto been of a permanent char-
acter, in order that the piano-will be capable of
being dexterously manipulated through narrow,
restricted halls and doorways or the ltke, scPthat
the same may be removed from or positioned
within a room with ease and convenience.
Another object of the invention is to provide
a piano wherein the foot and truss bars of the
same are of a readily removable nature, whereby
when said bars are removed from the piano the
latter may be easily handled in limited areas.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "situation"
advertisement intended for this De-
partment, to occupy a space of four lines,
agate measure, and it will be inserted
free. The replies will also be forwarded
without cost. Additional space will be
at the rate of 25c. per line. If bold-faced
type is desired, the cost for same will be
25 cents a line.
Business opportunities, 25c. per line.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
k ^day preceding date of issue.
A
WANTED—Retail salesman to work among
dealers in Missouri and adjoining States. An
unusual opportunity to connect with large well-
known manufacturer where opportunities are
unlimited. Also one retail salesman to work
with dealer in town of 60,000. Replies regarded
strictly confidential. Address "A. P. 7," care
The Music Trade Review, 209 South State St.,
Chicago, 111.
WANTED—First-class tuner and repair man"
on pianos and player-pianos, good salary Jco
good man, permanent position. Address Bush
& Gerts Piano Co, of Texas, Houston, Tex. . * £
SITUATION
WANTED—Position
wanted by 'y&tjfe
rienced piano salesman of good personality and wlvp$._
deliver the goods. Am employed and have held mv pjcspnt
position continually for more than two years, bttt tft^re,.
now to make change.
Address "Box 1892," care Ifef
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. % ^ ™
WANTED—Piano and player salesman for city and
county territory; very strong line, including Pianola. Ad-
dress Decker Cummings Music Co., Sheridan, Wyoming.
WANTED—GENTLEMAN of good standing to sell
pianos for an old piano concern established 25 years.
Must be a good closer.
Salary can be arranged and a
bonus as an extra inducement to work or salary with
drawing account if desired. Best of references required.
Permanent position to right man. Address Bower Piano
Co., Inc., 667 Westminster St., Providence, R. I.
WANTED—We wish to employ the services of a thor-
oughly competent, live wire salesman. This is an excep-
tional opportunity for a man of brains and resources, as
it is our idea to advance this man to the management
of a branch store.
All communications strictly confi-
dential. State salary expected to start with in first letter.
Address "Box 1891," care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York.
SITUATION WANTED—Young lady, ten years' secre-
tarial experience, wholesale piano business, desires re-
sponsible position in Chicago. Capable office management
assured.
Address "A. P. 21," Music Trade Review, 209
South State St., Chicago, 111.
WANTED 1 —A' polisher who is capable of doing all kinds
of varnish work and repairing cases.
To take charge of
polishing and repairing in our repair department.
State
salary wanted, experience and references in first letter.
A
permanent position to the right man.
Address Chas. M.
Stieff, Inc., 50-52 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.
WANTED—Several high-grade salesmen.
To those with
clean record, an exceptional opportunity is offered.
We
handle the complete Aeolian line, and have one of the
largest territories in the country.
Address Mr. Browne,
Western Automatic Music Co., Dallas, Texas.
POSITION WANTED—Player-piano technician would
like to locate in extreme Southwest or Northwest States.
Kxpt rt in talking machines, action regulating and finishing.
F011 nun of piano shops for ten years.
Best of references.
Add.tss "Box 1887." care The Music Trade Review, 373
•uith Ave., New York.
S I T U A T I O N WANTED—Piano salesman now employed
de-sues a change.
Ambitious, energetic and a good closer.
Prcft r small town; can drive car.
Address
A. P. 11,"
car&'The Music Trade Review, 1508 Republic Building,
Chicago, 111.
WANTED—Sales manager to organize and handle city
tfnd country sales force. No limit to opportunity to right
man. United Piano Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
WANTED—Position with either wholesale or retail firm
as salesman of pianos, player-pianos or talking machines.
Have a thorough knowledge of tuning, repairing and ad-
justing pianos and player-pianos.
Address "Box 1888,"
care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
POSITION WANTED—Am thirty-eight.
A producer,
good closer, will guarantee results.
At present employed,
wish change.
Can manage, develop territory, handle men.
Open for proposition and mean business.
Both pianos and
machines.
Address "Box 1889," care The Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—Two experienced mechanics in organ tuning,
repairman, one who understands action work and also on.
electrical instruments.
Our specialty is Seeburg instru-.
ments.
Give full details in first letter.
Address "Box
1890," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fouvth Ave-.,
New York.
WANTED—Capable workman to take charge of small
factory at Miami, Fla., tor manufacturing of violins, man-
dolins^ guitars and ukuleles.
Ideal climate.
Live on
factory grounds.
Address "Box 1886," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
POSITION WANTED—First class player repairman,
tuner, expert on Link Electric piano, can patch and refinish,
also good salesman, would like to connect with reliable firm
at $35 per week. Twenty years' experience. Address "Box
1885," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York.
WANTED—An aggressive producer, able to close the
"putter-off" prospect for a New York town of 160,000; good
contract.
Address "Box 1884," care The Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y.
SITUATION WANTED—Energetic young man of in-
tegrity, full of pep, with executive, business, manufactur-
ing, window displaying, advertising, publicity, managing,
general clerical and office experience, desires position.
Address "Box 1880," care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York.
PIANO SALESMEN WANTED—Piano salesmen that
can deliver the goods, good man, good pay—am ready for
business.
Address "Box 1881," care The Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
POSITION WANTED—A competent manager is open
for an opportunity to take charge of retail sales-rooms. In
addition to his other qualifications he is an expert repair-
man.
Those interested address "Box 1883," care The
Music Trade Review. 373 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y.