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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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LOOKING FOR LIVELY HOILDAY TRADE IN BUFFALO.
are going ahead under full steam. Meanwhile at
the Poppenberg store a clearance sale is being con-
Piano Men Declare That Present Business and the Prospects Are Equal to That of Last Year
ducted.
—Hengerer Co., Opens a Victrola Studio—E. J. Hartman a Real Optimist—Other News.
The J. X. Adam & Co. music salon was the
(Special to The Review.)
company and that the store will score a huge suc- scene of a delightful music recital last week when
BUFFALO, N. Y., November 24.—Business pros- cess iji the Victrola field.
local artists, assisted by the player-piano and the
pects are bright for a spiendid holiday trade and
Victrola, entertained a great throng. Miss Annie
Edward J. Hartman, president of the Chase &
the piano merchants are looking forward to a very
Baker Co., of this city, is an optimist and he May Brooks officiated at the piano and Liszt com-
active season. The reports emanating from the
positions were played on the Fischer player-piano.
speaks glowingly of the business conditions.
various stores here indicate that there will be a
John McCormack and Reinald Werrenrath were
"I have the greatest hopes in the world for a
great finish for this year and a fine beginning for
big business in 1!H5," said Mr. Hartman. "Sine:. 1 heard on the Victrola. The salon was crowded to
1915. There has been much talk about poor busi-
the doors and there were many men in the audi-
September LJ this factory has been very busy aivl
ness, but the piano houses declare that the trade
ence, although the attendance was composed large-
we have been compelled to double the force of
is every bit as good as that of last year and the our mechanics in the piano department. Our pay- ly of fashionable women.
holiday trading has not started.
C. Kurtzmann & Co. are booming the 1915 model
roll each week is just double the amount it was
"Business is as good as it was at this time last
of the Kurtzmann player-piano. It is equipped
two months ago. This speaks well for business
year," said William H. Daniels, of the Denton, conditions."
with brass tubing, six-point motor and automatic
Cottier & Daniels store. "We have no cause for
tracking device. Used and shopworn pianos are
The Poppenberg building at Main and Carlton
complaint. The holiday trade is promising and
streets is being rushed to completion. All ihe being sold to make room for the 1915 pianos. The
when it gets fairly going we will have a fine con- labor difficulties that have blocked the progress of
company is making a bid for installing an 88-note
dition. I look forward to a splendid holiday trade
the work have been adjusted and the contractors player action in any dead piano for $250.
in pianos and players, as well as Victrolas."
however, is no more than natural when business
Denton, Cottier & Daniels are making a big play
has been in such a condition as we have seen it.
on the Pianola. An extensive advertising cam-
Sales Manager of De Rivas & Harris Manufac-
The shoe factories, woolen mills, and even the
paign is being conducted and the newspapers are
turing Co. Has Splendid Ten-Day Trip in
cotton mills in New England are now being oper-
using page, half and quarter-page advertisements.
New England—Mills and Factories Opening
ated, most of them on full time, and a great many
One of the advertisements quotes physicians as
Up in That Section of the Country.
of them are working overtime. This, naturally,
declaring that they recommend the Pianola to their
is putting more money in circulation, and business
business men patients as being conducive to a
G. M. Soule, sales manager of the De Rivas & is in a great deal more cheerful condition in that
more restive state of mind.
Harris Manufacturing Co., 135th street and Wil-
section of the country than it has been in many
The Victrola department has been enlarged at
months."
Denton, Cottier & Daniels' store. This depart- low avenue, New York, arrived home last Satur-
day from a ten-day trip through New England.
Air. Soule left again on Wednesday for another
ment has been increased to twice the original
Air. Soule was most enthusiastic about the busi-
short trip before the end of the year.
capacity. The increase in space was necessary
ness he had done, and was proud to show or-
because of the amount of business that is being
ders for a large volume of business, considering
CELEBRATES 57THI ANNIVERSARY.
done in Victrolas.
The William Hengerer Co. has entered the talk- the length of time he was away.
E. F. Droop & Sons Co. Make Special An-
"I tried to hit the cities where T thought I could
ing machine field, having opened a handsome de-
nouncement to Mark the Occasion.
partment on the fifth floor which is called the Vic- do business, and that I did this has been proved by
K. F. Droop & Sons Co., of Washington, D. C,
trola Studio. Mr. Hoover, the manager, is en- these orders which 1 have brought back," he said
thusiastic over the prospects in the department. this week. "I went first to Philadelphia, and from last week celebrated the lifty-sevcnth anniversary
of the establishment of the business of the com-
He opened the studio on three days' notice and is there jumped up into New England, where I found
making a great record. The Victor instruments the factories opening up and running on full time, pany. The company made a special announcement
to the public to mark the occasion. Droop & Sons
and records are featured in the firm's advertising. and everybody feeling more optimistic than I have
seen them for some time past. Within the ten Co. represent the Steinway, Behning, Fischer,
The new manager is from Rochester, where he
was formerly in charge of the Balcolm Music Co. days 1 disposed (if nearly one hundred pianos, al- Huntington and B ram bach pianos and the Behning
though I found it was somewhat harder to secure
player-piano, Autopiano, Solo-Apollo and Welte-
in that city. He said that the business thus far
orders
than it has been in years gone by. This,
Mignon in their player line.
has been beyond the fondest anticipations of the
Q. M. SOULE BOOKS BIG BUSINESS.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
Any member of the music trade may forward
to this office a "situation" advertisement in-
tended for this Department 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 25c. per line.
Business opportunities 25c. per line.
All advertisements intended for this Depart-
ment must be in hand on the Saturday pre-
ceeding insertion of the same.
FOR SALE—Best established piano house in
richest section of beautiful southern California.
The only piano store in a very prosperous city.
Fine opportunity for a piano salesman or tuner
to get a well-established business at a low fig-
ure; $2,000 cash will handle this deal. Address
"Box 947," care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York City.
WHOLESALE POSITION WANTED—Have
been with two well-known houses in the Middle
West for the past 14 years as manager and
sales manager. Want to make a change about
January 1, 1915; well known to the trade in
this territory; can furnish the best of refer-
ences. None but first-class manufacturers, who
are willing to pay for results, need apply. Ad-
dress "Box 948," care The Music Trade Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
WANTED—Tuner and repairman to work one or two
days every week in Yonkers, also polisher. Address "Piano
Store," 59 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. x .
WANTED AT ONCK—Position by an exceptionally high-
grade piano salesman, 18 years' experience with leading
houses, and never out of a position; a live wive who pro-
duces, character spotless, references highest possible. 1 de-
sire making an immediate change. Address "Box 959," care
The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
PIANO TRAVELER with 20 years' experience knowing
the trade from New York to California, good references,
desires position with good, reliable manufacturer established
on a strictly commercial basis with a weekly drawing ac-
count. Address "Box 951," care The Music Trade Review,
373 F'ourth Ave., New York City.
1'OSITION open for wide-awake phonograph floor sales-
man.
Must have experience; also position open for good
record salesgirl. Write, giving full particulars. Confiden-
tial. Address "Box 952," care The Music Trade Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
MANAGER, W I T H W I D E EXPERIENCE, capable to
organize and manage sales forces, would like to make a
change, at present I am connected with one of the leading
manufacturers in New York City and can furnish A l ref-
erences. Address "Manager," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
1'OSITION WANTED—By man with 15 years' experi-
ence in church organ work—installing, tuning and repair-
ing.
Able to figure on any rebuilding, applying motor or
blower. Address "Box 953," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
WANTED—To correspond with piano manufacturers who
sell to responsible parties on consignment. Address '"Post
Office," Albuquerque, N. Mex.
POSITION WANTED—Wood carver, first class, with
experience on piano work in all styles; A l references. Ad-
dress "Box 954," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By experienced piano salesman
with an established trade, wholesale and retail, with the
best of references. Salary and commission and expenses
or salary and expenses. Address "Box O. C. 125," care
The Music Trade Review, 220 S. State St., Chicago, 111.
EVERY traveling piano salesman should write to-day for
particulars of our proposition; we have the side line PAR
EXCELLENCE; no investment required; will in no way
interfere with your regular duties: easily double your pres-
ent income. Address "Box 955." care The Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave.. New York City.
WANTED—Young men to learn to play a new com-
bination musical instrument used in moving picture thea-
ters. Must be able to play to pictures and willing to go
out of town.
Address '"O. C , 127," care The Music
Trade Review, 220 S. State St., Chicago, 111.
WANTED—A first-class outside salesman, familiar with
Staten Island territory, by a prominent local house han-
dling high-grade line. Excellent proposition for the right
man.
Address, with full particulars, "Box 956," care I h e
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
SALESMAN W I S H E S POSITION—Five years' experi-
ence; willing to canvass and an expert on prospects.
Open for salary or commission against weekly drawing
account. Ready to go anywhere. Address "Box 943,'
care The Music Trade Review, 378 Fourth Ave., New
York City.
WANTED—By a'first-class manufacturer, manager for a
branch store. Splendid line of goods and first-class store
in good city. Good opportunity for the right person. Ad-
dress, stating experience and salary, "Box 957," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 F'ourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION W A N T E D — Fine tuner, repairman, also
knowledge of player work; factory experience. Address
"Box 944," care The Music Trade Review, 878 Fourth
Ave., New York City.
POSITION
WANTED — Experienced
mechanical
draugthsman and technical graduate, also tuner, regulator
and player man, understanding pneumatics thoroughly, de-
sires a position. Will also make a good salesman. Address
"Box 958," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED as manager of a music roll de-
partment; experience in both buying and selling; will guar-
antee to make your music roll department pay. Address
"Box 949," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Ave., New York City.
EXPERIENCED TUNER wants position near Gulf
Coast, regulator and player man, factory experience, organ-
ist and pianist. Can show off instruments. Address "Box
950," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
WANTED—Exclusive wholesale agency for line of
Commercial pianos on commission. Address "Southern
Territory," care The Music Trade Review, 873 Fourth
Ave., New York City.
1 UNER W I S H E S POSITION—Tuner with fifteen years'
experience desires to make change of location and will con-
sider offer of position in West or South. Address "Box
040." care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New
York City.
ROAD SALESMAN'S POSITION WANTED—Thorough
player-piano man wants road salesman's position. Ten years'
experience in the shop and on the road. Can furnish many
good references from Eastern manufacturers; knows the
player-piano from A to Z, and can sell them. Address "Box
942," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New
York City.