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The Music Trade Review
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AUGUST 25, 1928
value of various types of music for school work. L. E. Hilduser Named Field
A great deal of interest was manifested in
•the piano-class methods and demonstration of
Sales Manager for Sonora
group instruction. The conference was con-
Piano Glass Methods
ducted by C. G. Hoover, director of the Edu-
L. K. Hilduser has been appointed field sales
Discussed at Conference cational Music Bureau, Inc., 434 South Wabash manager for the Pennsylvania territory of the
avenue, Chicago.
Sonora Phonograph Co. The territory will
Educational Music Bureau, Inc., Chicago, Fea-
include the States of Pennsylvania and Dela-
tures Group-Instruction Idea at Summer One-Day Convention Pleases
ware, New Jersey as far north as and includ-
Conference
ing Trenton, and a few counties in Ohio and
Illinois Music Merchants West Virginia.
Class methods and instruction in piano as
Mr. Hilduser is a native of Philadelphia. He
well as band instruments formed a feature of
The announcement that the annual conven- entered the music field in 1923 as a representa-
the National Summer Conference held by the tion of the Illinois Music Merchants' Associa- tive of the Columbia Phonograph Co. in Phil-
Educational Music Bureau, Inc., of Chicago, for tion, to be held at the Palmer House on Sep- adelphia. After a year he resigned to take over
music supervisors, directors and teachers, tember 19, will be confined to one day has the managership of the Pennsylvania Phono-
August 4 to 16.
been well received by members of the associa- graph Distributing Co., of Philadelphia, Sonora
Music instructors from all over the country tion, who feel that the move will conserve the distributors. On August 1, 1927, he went to
were in the city during this period to acquire time that is so valuable in business during the New York as Metropolitan branch manager of
practical working knowledge of various kinds Fall. The idea of the one-day convention is the Okeh Phonograph Corp. On August first
of available supplementary music for all grades. credited to President H. H. Fleer who is of this year he rejoined the Sonora Co.
The purpose of the conference was to help the arranging a constructive and helpful program.
The present plan calls for several Sonora
music supervisor and teacher select material
sales representatives to work under Mr. Hil-
for their needs, and a great deal was accom-
duser, W. G. Cochrane having already been
Piano Club Tournament
plished by the conference in ascertaining the
appointed as Pittsburgh representative.
Plans are being made by the Chicago Piano
Club to hold a Piano Club Golf Tournament Music at Canadian
on Thursday, September 20, at the Wilmette
National Exposition
Country Club. As this date immediately follows
the
Illinois
Music
Merchants'
Convention,
By one of New York's oldest and most
TORONTO, ONT., August IS.—The stage is all set
which will be held in Chicago on Wednesday.
successful piano houses; combination
outside and floor salesmen. Must be
September 19, visiting dealers will be invited for the annual Canadian exposition to be held
able to create business as well as follow
in this city from August 24 to September 8,
to join the club on this occasion.
house leads. Should play the piano
and
at which there will as usual be very com-
acceptably. State age, qualifications and
plete displays of pianos, phonographs, radio
previous experience. Permanent posi-
Daughter for Ben Duvall
tion. Liberal compensation. Applica-
receivers and parts. The pianos will be shown
tions will be kept confidential. Address
in the Manufacturers' Building, the phonographs
Box 3263, Music Trade Review, 420
Ben Duvall, of the sales department of the in the Music Building and radio in the Gov-
Lexington Avenue, New York City.
W. W. Kimball Co., is the proud father of a ernment Building. Thursday, October 30, has
baby girl born Wednesday, August 8.
been set aside as "Music Day," and during the
course of the exposition there will be a band
contest and a demonstration of choral singing.
Chicago and Middle West
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from
page 11)
PIANO SALESMEN
WANTED
The STAIB-ABENDSCHEIN
Lost Motion Qrand Action
Upright Piano Actions
With all main centers
DAMP-PROOFED
are being manufactured under the able supervision of Albert Staib, who has been building
these actions for 37 years. They always have been and are to-day recognized as rep-
resenting the Highest Quality in material, workmanship, finish and for their reliability
and dependability.
The STAIB-ABENDSCHEIN CO., 134th St. & Brook Ave.,N.Y.
American
PIANO WIRE
"Perfected"
•
"Crown"
American Steel
Chicago — New York
Company
Liquidating Business
Have about 50 second-hand pianos to dis-
pose of, 25% have been revarnished within
a year. 12 players, mostly 1 to 2 years old,
with Standard actions. Also have some 25
victrolas, and a supply of radio stock. New
York locality. Address Box 3269, care The
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Ave.,
New York.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
L NY
member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to 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.
WHOLESALE SALESMEN WANTED—
We would like to get in touch with several
high grade piano salesmen who have had suc-
cessful experience in wholesale and retail sell-
ing. Our 1928 program calls for expansion of
sales effort and there is now an opportunity for
WANTED — We require an experienced
men of the right calibre to join this growing piano salesman capable of featuring Steinway
organization on a favorable working basis. If and Duo-Art products. Must be of pleasing
you are looking for a permanent opportunity personality, obliging, and a successful closer.
rather than just a job, write us for an appoint- Apply in your own handwriting stating past
ment giving your experience, reference and experiences, age, nationality and salary. Baumer
photograph if convenient. Gulbransen Com- Piano Co., New Rochelle, N. Y.
pany, 3232 Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 111.
ATTENTION PIANO DEALERS of the
South—Successful piano salesman available
September 15. Employed two years in one of
the oldest piano houses in New York as floor
salesman. Desires permanent location in South.
Have had previous selling experience in South.
Christian, age 34, married. References. Ad-
dress Box 3266, Music Trade Review, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York City.
WANTED—A real salesman who can sell
$25,000 per year. Living wages and interest in
old established music business. Address Box
3270, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By manager-sales manager, piano
department or stare. Hae had extensive experience cti_-
ating new business with outside sales force. Will furmsn
A-l references. Address Hox 3271, care The Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—High-class store and salesman-
ager desires position with reliable piano dealer in New
Jersey, Pennsylvania or New York State. Address A.
C. H., Box 634, Greene, N. Y.
POSITION WANTED—An aggressive, educated young
man, thoroughly experienced, desires position as bill anrl
charge clerk, preferably with established jobber.
Best
references. Address Box No. 3265, Music Trade Review,
420 Lexington Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED as manager or sales manager.
Many years' experience handling salesmen; 20 years as
manager and sales manager for one firm. Always worked
high-class trade, reproducing and player pianos. Address
Box 3264, care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.