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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Poole Pianos Produce Prosperity.
WHAT THE POOLE PIANO CO. HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN A FEW SHORT YEARS
PRODUCTS HIGHLY ESTEEMED IN ALL SECTIONS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE.
Among the
progressive institutions
which have helped to make pianos bearing
"Boston" on their fall-board well and
favorably known in all sections of this
great land of ours, are the Poole Piano Co.
Modestly, but nevertheless surely they
have grown in influence, steadily augment-
ing their output until to-day they are
transacting a volume of business annually
that is undoubtedly the best and most in-
fluential evidence of their enterprise.
In this age of investigation and compe-
tition it is quite apparent that no firm can
become a force in this or any other indus-
try unless the wares which they handle
represent good values and intrinsic merits.
And here is the secret of the Poole
Co. 's success.
They have won the esteem of dealers by
making pianos which are acknowledged by
competent judges to be first class instru-
ments, also by placing a value on them
consistent with their merits and quality,
and by not giving way to the clamor for
the "cheap," so much in vogue for the
past couple of years.
They have held
rather to a high standard and preferred to
give their supporters the best possible
values at the lowest prices consistent with
the best and most reliable workmanship.
Another key to Poole popularity can be
found in the attractive styles which they
have added from time to time to their
regular catalogue. These instruments are
noted for their tasteful architecture, which
is especially evidenced in styles 98 and 22.
Each has won general commendation from
the trade at large for its gracefulness of
outline.
As might be expected from an experi-
enced piano man like W. H. Poole, the
head of this institution, it has been his
aim to meet every demand made upon his
representatives by the educated musical
public for instruments satisfactory in de-
sign, in tonal qualities and general finish and
reliability. Moreover no claims are made
for the Poole products that cannot be sub-
Ludwig News.
THEIR
stantiated. These factors have been pow-
erful ones in the building up of the Poole
Piano Co. 's reputation and business, and
they have been instrumental in winning as
Poole adherents some of the largest and
most influential members of the trade.
The Poole Piano Co. from the founda-
tion of their business have aimed at
"quality" of manufacture rather than
"cheapness," and it is no wonder nowa-
days that the name of Poole upon a piano
is being recognized as a positive guarantee
of its worth.
For the year of 1899 the Poole Piano Co.
have outlined a vigorous policy which
must result in a steady augmentation of
trade influence as the year grows older.
The present styles, which are giving the
utmost satisfaction, and in the manufac-
ture of which the factory resources are be-
ing taxed to their utmost, will be added to
as occasion requires. In fact, the Poole
Piano Co. intend to be right in front of the
procession at all times—to become a more
important factor in the industry.
As a
matter of course they will win a larger
share than ever of that trade support which
comes to those who work and deserve to
get it.
The alliteration, "Poole Pianos
Produce Prosperity," which has now be-
come almost an axiom, promises to be real-
ized more than ever this year by those who
are handling with such satisfaction and
profit the pianos made by the Poole Piano
Co. of Boston.
Incorporation Law Amendment
Urged.
The board of directors of the Merchants'
Association of this city Wednesday adopted
resolutions recommending an inquiry into
the system for the organization of capital
as presented by the laws of New Jersey,
for the purpose of bringing about such
changes in the laws of this state as will
"encourage its citizens to incorporate their
capital and business companies" here, in-
stead of going elsewhere, as is very fre-
quently the case under present conditions.
WILL INCREASE FACTORY SPACE BY 8 , 0 0 0
FEET NEW DRYING KILNS—R. C. ROGERS
WILL REPRESENT LUDWIG & CO. IN
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
TERRITORY.
The Review learns that the Ludwig out-
put for 1898 was 2,300 instruments.
Judging from January sales the outlook is
decidedly in favor of an even bigger pro-
duction during the present year.
Preparations are in progress to extend
the main factory by an increase of 8,000
square feet of working space. New dry-
ing kilns on the most modern plan are to
be erected.
Mr. R. C. Rogers, of Chicago, formerly
with Baldwin & Co., Cincinnati, O., will
hereafter represent Ludwig & Co. in west-
ern and southern territory.
Not Burned Out.
Mr. Henry P. Mayer, the well-known
music dealer of Paris, Texas, in a letter to
Lyon & Healy says:
"Will you please let a few of the trade
papers know that I am not burned out. I
did lose my home by fire, but am doing
business just the same and have all the
goods that I want.
"The papers have it that I was burned
out and lost my stock. I have thirty pianos
on the floor and as many organs, as well as
a first class stock of small goods bought of
the popular Lyon & Healy house.
" I will add that I don't carry a stock of
$3,000 as the papers said, but $20,000 and
all paid for."
Will Meet in Boston Next Year.
The National Association of Manufac-
turers, at its annual convention held recent-
ly in Cincinnati, decided that the next con-
vention shall be held in Boston. The
Music Hall, which has a seating capacity of
2,000, has been chosen as the place of
meeting.
The Geo. W. Seaverns Piano Action Co.,
of Cambridgeport, Mass., report that busi-
ness has not been as good with them for
the past five years as at the present
time. This explains much in few words.
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The Factories of W. W. Kimball Co., Chicago, 111., U. S. A.
**More than double the size and output of any similar institution in the world."—CHICAGO
Kimball Pianos.
Kimball Reed Organs.
TRIBUNE.
Kimball Pipe Organs.
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