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MARCH 5, 1927
The Music Trade Review
Kurtzmann Plant of Buffalo Reports
Opening of This Year Ahead of Last
Orders Indicate Kurtzmann Dealers Throughout the Country Preparing for Good
Spring Demand—Martin Schwable Joins Erion Piano Co. Forces
D U F F A L O , N. Y., February 28.—Kurtzmann
dealers throughout the country are making
preparations for an excellent piano year, one
much better than that of 1926, according to
H. C. Rice, of C. Kurtzmann & Co. Business
booked at the Kurtzmann plant since the first
of this year is much greater than during the
same period last year and indications point to
continued good business throughout the year.
The factory force at the plant has been ma-
terially increased in order to speed up pro-
duction on orders now on hand and in
preparation for a brisk Summer business.
Retailers here are doing fairly well in piano
business, although there has been little change
in consumer demand during the past two
weeks. Late Winter piano business has, how-
ever, been better than expected earlier in the
season.
Phonograph sales have been much
better in volume than a year ago and records
are showing a marked increase in popularity.
The Erion Piano Co. is doing piano business
about equal to that of a year ago, according
to A. W. Erion, while Victrolas are in better
demand. Recent exploitation of the automatic
Orthophonic Victorola has stimulated general
interest. Mr. Erion feels, however, that the
prevailing fear among the working class that
their jobs are insecure is having its effect on
dealers catering to the masses. The greatest
volume of business done by this house just
now is in higher-priced instruments.
Goold Bros, have had a very good late Win-
ter season. The Chickering Ampico has been
getting good, consistent publicity through
various concerts and appearances of Ampico
artists in the city lead to sales that are con-
sidered better than fair. This week Branson
DeCue is here with his "Dream Pictures," using
a Chickering Ampico to furnish the musical
accompaniment. These occasions invariably
bring inquiries from prospective buyers and
often lead to sales of high-grade instruments.
Paul C. Fleer, president of the J. N. Adam
Co., is recovered from a very serious illness.
Martin Schwable, formerly with Charles
Liske, Genesee street dealer, now is in charge
of the Victrola department of the Erion
Piano Co.
Max Lang, Columbia dealer in Olean, has
moved to his new and improved store at 239-41
M CPHAIL
tke Custom Bnilt
First in quality for nearly ninety years of continuous
operation—made on Honor by Bostan craftsmen and
sold on Merit everywhere since 1837.
2150 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON
North Union street. The new store boasts of
having the finest display windows of any retail
establishment in the city.
The Hunt Furniture Co. has bought the stock
of the bankrupt H. A. Pemberton & Son,
Salmanca.
Three Story & Glarks in
Porto Rico High School
Structure in San Juan, Modern in Every Respect
Equipped by Salvador R. Nin, Story & Clark
Local Representative
CHICAGO, February 26.—The handsome, well-
equipped building shown here is one of the
evidences of what Americans do in the wav
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rights, Style 21, in mahogany case. The sale
was made by the Story & Clark agent in Porto
Rico, Salvador R. Nin, who has represented
the Story & Clark house throughout the island
for a number of years and has been quite
successful in making sales of this instrument to
a number of the leading citizens as well as to
other schools on the- island.
The Story & Clark export business is making
very satisfactory progress indeed. One country
in which that instrument has long been favor-
ably known and very popular is the Republic
of Brazil. At the Story & Clark office this week
they received a letter from one of their rep-
resentatives in the northern part of the Re-
public ordering twenty-five more Story & Clark
export models for delivery within a few months,
duplicating in this way two previous orders of
the same number to the same house.
John Alcott Dies
DALLAS, TKX., February 28.—John Alcott, retired
music merchant, died recently at the age of
seventy-nine years, following a short illness. Mr.
Alcott was born in England and came to the
High School
in
San Juan,
Porto Rico
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of education for the people beyond our con-
tinental borders when they have an opportunity
to help. This is the handsomely equipped Cen-
tral high school in the city of San Juan, which
is the capital and chief town on the island of
Porto Rico.
The educational authorities in San Juan have
just purchased for this building and have in-
stalled in class rooms three Story & Clark up-
DEALERS' OPPORTUNITY
USED PIANOS
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T A f i n A T 7 C*C\ 4 °i West 28th St.,
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United Stales in 1866. After settling in Dallas
he opened the Alcott & Manor Music Co.
Wholesale Traveler
WANTED
Man who represents medium or low-
priced pianos and desires to increase his
income, on commission basis, is offered
a good opportunity to do so with a high-
grade line in territory including all or
part of the Middle West, Pacific Coast
or the South, at his option. Address
Box 3104, Music Trade Review, 383
Madison Ave., New York City.
FOR SALE
For Sale
Any quantity shipped anywhere
Stock of pianos, phonographs and radios, standard
lines, business established twenty-two years. Will
sell line separately and rent space in present loca-
tion. Excellent opportunity; 15,000 population. Ad-
dress Drawer E, Lubbock, Texas.
300 USED UPRIGHT PIANOS, ALL MAKES.
$300.00 per dozen, up.
SAMUEL ORR
390 Washington Street
Newark, N. J.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
A
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
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wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, t o occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free. Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and For Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
PIANO SALESMAN WANTED—For whole-
sale work. Must be well versed and acquainted
with trade. Good salary for man that can
qualify. State age and experience. Address
Box No. 27, care of The Music Trade Review,
209 South State street, Chicago, 111.
SITUATION WANTED—Manager with record as pro-
ducer; ii; married; 15 years' retail piano experience—7
years manager; earnings above $5,000 yearly; available
now. Salary and commission wanted. Will go anywhere.
Address "Box 228," care The Music Trade Review, 209
S. State St., Chicago, 111.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced small goods and
sheet music manager wishes connection in South, whole-
sale or retail. Capable of chain store buying, operating,
selling. Will consider proposition manufacturers' repre-
sentative.
References.
Address "Box 3103," care The
Music Trade Review, 383 Madison Ave., New York City.
WANTED—Experienced piano salesman wants to make
an investment with some reliable firm who will give him
employment, Address "Box 3102," care The Music Trade
Review, 383 Madison Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Manager, aged 38, twenty years'
experience every branch piano trade, formerly selling stein-
way, now with Chickering dealer, desires high-grade connec-
tion with assured future. Address "Box No. 3098," care
Tile Music Trade Review. 383 Madison Ave., New York City.
PIANO Repair Company, experienced in all classes of
work, wants to do service work for piano manufacturer
near Columbus, Ohio. Address "Box 3096," care of The
Music Trade Review, 383 Madison Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Christian, married man wants
to make change. Eight years successful selling and closing
deals on high grade pianos.
Will furnish references.
Address "Box 3097," care of The Music Trade Review,
383 Madison Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—A-l piano tuner, player mechan-
ic, desires position. Certified Danquard graduate. A work-
er and a gentleman. Reliable managers advise as to hours,
salary. Address "Box 3092," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 383 Madison Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced business engineer
and salesman open for engagements with dealers. Address
"Box 3093," care The Music Trade Review, New York City.