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THE
OUR FOREIGN CUSTOMERS.
Pianos and Other Musical Instruments Shipped
Abroad from the Port of New York for the
Week Just Ended—An Interesting Array of
Musical Specialties for Abroad.
(Special to The Review.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, June 21.—The following
were the exports of musical instruments and kin-
dred lines from the port of New York for the
week just ended, the latest period for which they
have been compiled:
Algoa Bay—8 cases organs and material, $283.
Bahia Blanca—4 cases pianos and material, $105.
Bombay—5 cases organs and material, $4- r >0.
Bordeaux—3 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $197.
Calcutta—3 pkgs. phonographic goods and mate-
rial, $225.
Copenhagen—2 pkgs. music goods and material,
$166.
Coronel—24 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $1,037.
Gothenberg—1 pkg. music goods and material.
$182.
Hamilton—6 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $202.
Havana—1 case player-pianos and material, $300 ;
5 pkgs. phonographic goods and material, $27fi; 21
pkgs. phonographic goods and material, $1,363; 86
pkgs. phonographic goods and material, $4,066.
La Guaira—3 cases player-pianos and material,
$560; ID pkgs. phonographic goods and material,
$760.
La Paz—11 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $335.
Liverpool—1 pkg. music, $140; 2 pkgs. phono-
graphic goods and material, $152.
London—100 cases pianos and material, $19,617;
10 cases organs and material, $394.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Manzanilla—4 cases player-pianos and material,
$307.
Santiago—25 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $1,528.
. Santo Domingo—8 pkgs. phonographic goods
and material, $344; 4 pkgs. music, $136.
Savanilla—3 cases pianos and material, $777; 4
cases player-pianos and material, $286.
St. Johns—4 pkgs. phonographic goods and ma-
terial, $106.
C. LUTHER LOWE'S GOOD WORK.
Band Organized by Well Known Piano Dealer
of Du Bois, Pa., Scores a Great Success—
Composed of Young Men—Well Known
Pianos and Players Handled by Lowe & Son.
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the members running from fifteen to twenty years,
and there are about fifty members at the present
time. The cost of the instruments exceeds $3,000, •
and the members have been trained to a high de-j
gree of excellence; in fact, their playing is a'
source of delight to those capable of judging. The
band is in constant demand for parades and con-
certs. During the week of June 17 to 22 it played
at the convention of -Red Men at Du Bois, Pa.,
and it has already played at the Chautauqua con-
ventions. In the picture herewith, it will be ob-
served that Air. Lowe is the elder gentleman sec-
ond in the back row a little left to the center.
The firm of C. Luther Lowe & Son is well-
known throughout eastern Pennsylvania. They
handle the Lauter piano of which they are great
admirers, as well as the Bush & Lane, Packard,
Ackerman & Lowe and other instruments. Homer
Lowe, the son of the founder is a valuable as-
sistant to his father. He lias grown up with the
C. Luther Lowe, of C. Luther Lowe & Son, the
enterprising piano dealers of Du Bois, Pa., is not
only a capable business
man, but a thorough
musician and organ-
izer. He has done won-
derful things with the
band which he organ-
ized in 1!MO, resulting
from his interest in
young men, believing
that such an organiza-
tion would develop a
musical training and
exercise a moral influ-
ence as well as other'
attributes for manli-
ness. Mr. Lowe says it
has kept the boys to-
gether, and they grow
Lowe's Boys' Brigade Band, Du Bois, Pa.
up to be. men with the right kind of environment. business, and is very active in the buying and sell-
ing of the products which they handle.
This is essentially a church band, the ages of
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
Any member of the music trade may forward
to this office a "situation" adrertisement 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 lime.
All adTertisements intended for this Depart-
ment must be in hand on the Saturday pro-
ceeding insertion of the same.
WANTED—A partner with $10,000 to
$15,000 to take over the interest of one of the
members of the company, recently deceased.
Business has been established for 12 years, and
total sales in piano, talking machine and small
goods departments average $100,000 a year.
For further particulars address "Box 1093,"
care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
FOR^SALE—On account of ill health I will
sell my Music business. Stock consists of mu-
sical merchandise, pianos, organs, sheet music,
music books, taking machines, records.
This
business always has and is now paying good
profits. Address "Box 1,115," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Avenue, New York
City.
PIANIST WANTED-^For music store in White Plains,
N. V.
Permanent position to ambitious, willing worker.
Salary $10 weekly to begin.
Address "Capable," care
The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
LIVE TALKING MACHINE MAN WANTED To take
charge of the talking machine department of the leading
piano store in a city 35 miles from New York. An ener-
getic, capable man of ideas desired who will develop a
business of $17,000 a year into a larger income producer
for himself and his house. Can invest capital in the busi-
ness if necessary. Rare opportunity for the man who earn-
estly desires to win out. Address "Success," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man wishes to change fo~r
a better position with advancement in or out of town, Has
had five (5) years' experience in the handling of music rolls,
wholesale and retail. Address "Box 1112," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
W A N T E D SALESMAN FOR SUPPLY
TRADE—We want a good, honest, hardworking
salesman. Good opening for a man who can show
results.
Answer, stating full experience.
"A. F.," Box 1, Essex St. Station, Boston, Mass.
POSITION WANTED—Have had fifteen years' experi-
ence in sheet music, pianos and all instruments.
Would
like to affiliate with some reliable music house in or out of
town; am married, sober and steady. Address "Box 1,1 Hi."
care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York
City.
DEPENDABLE outside salesman wants position in New
York City. Address "Box 1117," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
WANTED—Three (3) first class salesmen -salary and
commission; also tuner and repair man—salary.
Address
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co., 408 4th St., Sioux City, la.
MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN—Experienced young
man, 27 years of age, also a practical piano man with some
selling ability desires a position that promises a future. Ad-
dress Jos. C. Augliera, 5711 17th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
AUTOMATIC SALES MANAGER OPEN—Result getter
with long experience as sales manager in automatic musical
instruments will entertain proposition from good house.
Knows electric pianos, orchestrions and motion picture
players in all their phases. Address "Automatic," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
PIANO S U P E R I N T E N D E N T OPEN—High grade super-
intendent, scale draughter, case designer, is open. Chicago
or West preferred.
Had charge of big plants.
Ilnim-
neachable record.
Address "T. A.. IS," care The Music
Trade Review, 220 So. State St.. Chicago, III.
ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS!—RoadmarTcovering
South and Southwestern territory wants line of cheap pianos
ranging in price from $75.00 up. Also line of stools and
scarfs on commission. Have live prospects who want to con-
tract for 100 pianos, 3 cars to be delivered at once, others as
ordered. This is a cash deal and prices must be lock bot-
tom.
Address "Cash Deal," care The Music Trade Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
P. S.- -Send catalogs,
nrices and full proposition in first letter. No time can be
lost, if you can handle this deal.
WANTED—A first class piano salesman who can sell
good instruments on their merits. No four-flusher or hot-
air artist need apply. One used to working in the country.
Christine Bros., Bangor, Pa.
WANTED—Position for combination salesman, player and
electric man and tuner; positively first class and a gentle-
man; have had 18 years' experience; state full particulars.
Address "Piano Man," 27 Monroe St.. San Francisco, Cal.
MANAGER WANTED—A man who is a piano and pi-
anola salesman and closer of the first rank and who has
had considerable experience as a manager; only a real high-
class man desired, and for the right man money will be no
object, besides the opportunity for interest in the business.
Give references, state age. Write fully to Oldest Piano
House in El Paso, "El Pasp Piano Company," El Paso, Tex.
GOOD CLOSER, large experience, possessing initiative
and force, desires position as salesman: retail, wholesale or
special sales work. Address "Box 1113," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
PIANO TUNER AND R E P A I R M A N T T I S O understand^
players, wants position with a New York house.
Week
work or extra work. Address "Box 1110," care The Music
Trade Review, 378 Fourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man wishes to change
for a better position with advancement. Has had five (5)
years' experience in the handling of music rolls, wholesale
and retail. Address "Box 1112," care The Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man knowing Eastern
dealers wants position selling pianos or selling dealer-sup-
ply merchandise. Experienced. Can prove worth.
Ad-
dress "Box 1108," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Ave,, New York City.
RETAIL PIANO MAN—One who sells pianos. Floor
job only. Prefers New York City, but will go out short
distance. Demands a good proposition and can make money
for you. Address "Box 1109, care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
WANTED—A high-class, experienced piano salesman.
Write, giving experience, etc., "Box 1103," care The Music
Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
FOR SALE—On account of continued illness and by ad-
vice of my physicians to have a change of climate, I will
sell my music business, established fifteen years (15).
Stock consists of musical merchandise, pianos, organs, sheet
music, music books, talking machines, records, magazines,
newspapers and stationery.
Will invoice about $5,000.
Newspapers and magazines will pay rent and light of store.
A chance of a lifetime for a good live man. Will sacrifice
for a quick sale. Only music store in town of 9,000 in
northern Michigan. Business outlook very good. Address
"Box 1111," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Ave., New York City.
PIANO AND PLAYER-PIANO salesman, with 25 years'
experience, will be open for new engagement after June 2.
Strictly temperate, with the best of references from present
employer. Copy of same will be forwarded on request from
reliable house. Address "Honest and Reliable Hustler,"
care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York
City.
YOUNG MAN P I A N I S T desires to clerk in a music
department store, either Chicago, 111., or Kansas City. Am
strictly sober. Would be willing to fill orders for piano
music. Salary $15 per week, if suited. Can play for pic-
ture show every evening. Would like to hear from some
reliable music dealer wanting my services. Address Eugene
Iluegel. pianist, care General Delivery. Jefferson City. Mo.
POSITION WANTED—Player-piano repairman wishes
position, inside or outside. Address "Box 1104," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
FIRST-CLASS W H O L E S A L E AND R E T A I L SALES-
MAN, well acquainted with wholesale trade in New Eng-
land, New York State, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, but
would take a position in retail business in Connecticut,
Massachusetts or New York State. Can furnish first-class
references on request.
Address "Box llOfi," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Salesman, with good record,
wishes road position or as manager of retail store. Ad-
dress "Box 1107," care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York City.
PIANO SALESMAN W I S H E S POSITION with reliable
dealer; good closer and price getter. Address "Box 1101,"
care The Music Trade Review, 873 Fourth Ave., New York
City.
MR. PIANO MANUFACTURER—"Try this on your
piano." "Before getting a Receiver get an Efficient Super-
intendent." If you like the title of this song you can get
all the words by addressing "Box 1102," care The Music
Trade Review, 378 Fourth Ave., New York City.