Music Trade Review
Issue: 1919 Vol. 68 N. 13 - Page 56
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52
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
ENRICO CARUSO HONORED
The Famous Tenor Celebrated Twenty-fifth An-
niversary on Operatic Stage at Metropolitan
Opera House Saturday Night—Receives Many
Handsome Gifts, Including a Beautiful Silver
Piece From Victor Talking Machine Co.
Why waste your time and go to the
expense of scraping off old varnish and
shellac?
Enrico Caruso celebrated his twenty-fifth anni-
versary on the operatic stage at the Metropol-
itan Opera House Saturday night. The noted
Victor artist was showered with gifts of appre-
ciation from many sources. A notable tribute
Use Behlen's Varnish Crack Eradica-
was the presentation of a flag of the city of New
tor instead.
York by Police Commissioner Enright. Testi-
monials were presented by the opera manage-
Once tried it is always used, because
ment, noted artists, members of the orchestra
it always gives satisfactory results.
and chorus, the Metropolitan owners and direct-
ors and the Metropolitan Opera House, of Phil-
Send for a sample can today and try it.
adelphia.
He received a watch, in platinum
studded with diamonds from his fellow artists.
Otto H. Kahn, as chairman of the Metropol-
itan Opera Co., paid a glowing tribute to Caruso,
who was touched by the evidences of kindness
and good will from every side. In replying to
Anilines v&s. -Stains
Mr. Kahn's words he said:
Shellacs S g ^ Fillers
"My heart is beating so hard with the emo-
371
PEARL ST., NEW YORK
tion that I feel that I am afraid I cannot even
put a few words together. I am sure you will
forgive me if I do not make a long speech. I
GEORGE R. SCHMIDT RETURNS
can only thank you and beg you to accept my
sincerest
and most heartfelt gratitude for to-
Receives Discharge From Army and Will Soon
night and for all the very many kindnesses which
Return to Active Duties
you have showered upon me. .1 assure you that
Sergeant George R. Schmidt, of the Schmidt- I will never forget this occasion and ever cherish
Dauber Co., Washington and Thirteenth streets, in my heart of hearts my afifection for my dear
New York, has received his honorable discharge American friends. Thank you! Thank you!"
from the army and returned last week to New
The proceeds of the evening were more than
York.
$25,000, which will be donated to the Opera Pen-
Sergeant Schmidt was for over a year con- sion Fund.
Among the many rich gifts from men and or-
nected with the Air Craft Production Depart-
ment of the army in Detroit. He expects to re- ganizations in every part of the country was a
handsome silver receptacle for fruits and flowers
turn to his regular duties within the next two
presented by the Victor Talking Machine Co.
weeks.
n Behlen A Bro
MARCH 29, 1919
HEO OUR
r ADVICE'
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
C.F. GOEPEL*C0
157 E A S T I3 T ^ ST.
NEW YORK
MARCH IN WELCOME PARADE
Albert T. and Wm. E. Strauch, of Strauch
Bros., New York, were among those who
marched on Monday with the veterans of the
Seventh Regiment as a Guard of Honor to the
107th Infantry, which was welcomed home after
their service in France.
When the will of DeWitt C. Gibbons, the
late piano man of Rochester, N. Y., was admitted
to probate it was found that he left an estate
of $40,000.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "situation"
advertisement intended for this De-
partment, 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
25 cents a line.
Business opportunities, 25c. per line.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
A
WANTED—Experienced manager to take
charge of an established retail Victrola depart-
ment in El Paso, Tex. Salary and commission.
Salary is secondary consideration—only highest
class man desired and who intends to be perma-
nent. Give particulars fully. State past experi-
ence, salary received, age, married, etc. Ad-
dress "Box 1878," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—High-grade piano salesman to de-
velop new city field, on salary and commission
basis. Unlimited future for right man. Ad-
dress "Box 1870," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—First class all around piano mechanic, must
be good on tuning, repairing pianos and players, and tone
and action regulating. Prefer man with knowledge of
automatic and pipe organs. Address "Box 1876," care
T,he Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York
City.
WAJNTED—Sales manager to organize and handle city
and country sales force. No limit to opportunity to right
man. United Piano Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
POSITION WANTED—High class player repairman,
tuner and grand action regulator would like to connect
with reliable firm willing to pay $35 per week to start.
Anywhere in United States or Canada. Address "Box
1877," care The Mfcsic Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man, married, honorably
discharged from army. Experienced office manager, and
salesman, in piano manufacturing business with good con-
cern. Capable of producing good results. Clean record,
best reference furnished. Address "Box 1872," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—A good salesman who is also a good player
repairman, able to do patchwork and tuning. Good pay.
Address, "Box 1869/' care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York.
MANAGER salesman, now employed, wishes to change.
A producer, conscientious, hard worker, will go anywhere
where
ability and worth will be appreciated. Past efforts
AN AMERICAN Protestant young lady wants position
in New York City, piano and player demonstrator, for- speak for themselves. Address "Box 1864," care The Music
Trade
Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
merly employed by one of Boston's leading piano manu-
facturers. Al references as to character, clerical, musi-
cal and business ability. Also stenographer and typewrit-
WANTED AT ONCE—A first-class experienced sales-
ing. Address "Box 1874," care The Music Trade Review, man to sell pianos and Victrolas in small city, small towns
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
and country. Salary and commission. Answer quick, giv-
ing reference and experience, stating salary expected. Me-
POSITION WANTED—First-class reproducing piano Intosh Music House, Kalispell, Mont.
technician and tuner. Successful as mechanical superin-
tendent. Address "Box 1872," care The Music Trade
SALESMAN WANTED—Salesman for pianos and talk-
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
ing machines—in extra good territory. Salary or commis-
sion. Must be A-l man. Address Fred M. Wells, Ottawa,
WANTED—Experienced player repair man and tuner, Kan.
one who has had expert experience on the Apollo. Ad-
dress, with reference and full particulars at once, J. B. SITUATION WANTED—A No. 1 good all-round tuner
and repairer, thirty years' experience. Finisher. Under-
Bradford Piano Co., 411 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
stands the Phonograph from A to Z. All makes. Wants
position in the South. Best of references. Address "Box
WANTED—Salesman, high-class young man who has 1860," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
sold the Mason & Hamlin pianos. Must be a live wire and New York.
a man who can furnish best of references. Address im-
mediately full particulars to J. B. Bradford Piano Co.,
POSITION DESIRED—Salesman and tuner would like
411 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
to get in touch with manufacturer to sell pianos and
Address
f phonographs on consignment or commission.
WAiNTED—Musicians, Saxophone doubling Clarinet
'Box 1861," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Drummer, and Cornetist, ones having music store expe- Ave., New York.
rience, either bookkeeping or salesmanship preferred. Fine
salary. Write Chas. L. Fischer, 912 So. West St., Kala-
POSITION WANTED by young man, twenty-eight years
mazoo, Michigan.
of age, honorably discharged from United States Army, as
sound box maker, capable of taking charge of manufactur-
WANTED—Good tuner who understands care of pianos ing and assembling. Can furnish best of references. Ad-
and player-pianos. A middle aged man with experience dress "Box 1856, care The Music Trade Review, 373
desired. Write stating experience, age and salary desired. Fourth Ave.. New York.
Salary and commission paid on any sales. Address "Box
1875," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
PIANO SALESMAN now with prominent house desires
New York.
to make a change and wishes to connect with high grade
concern. Ambitious, energetic and good closer. Many
WANTED—Salesman understanding musical merchandise years' experience. Best references. Address "Box 1857, "
from A to Z. A knowledge of advertising also necessary care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
for a department of musical merchandise, talking machines,
etc. Address "Box 1"867," care The Music Trade Review,
WANTED—Organ tuner and repair man; electric piano
repair man and an electrician experienced on repairing
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
A. C. and D. C. motors and blowers. Address "Box 1858.
WANTED—Salesman to take charge of our sheet music care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
and small musical goods department. Will pay salary and
WANTED—First class piano polisher for permanent posi
commission. Must be able to play the piano. Weber
tion. $30.00. Fare paid. Address John W. Post & Co.,
Bros., St. Cloud, Minn.
Newport News. Va.
WANTED—Tuner and player repair man, one who has
POSITION WANTED by fine tuner and regutator, well
had some selling experience. A young married man pre- posted and successful in all piano, player and organ work;
ferred. Wonderful opportunity for an energetic man with reliable and of good character. Outside work preferred.
a progressive house in the Middle West. Address, "Box Address "Box 1852," care The Music Trade Review, 373
1868," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., Fourth Ave., New York.
New York.
WANTED—A first-class tuner and repairman and one
SITUATION WANTED buying, selling musical mer- that understands electrics and automatics, with selling ex-
chandise. Executive ability. Acquainted Middle West perience preferred. Give full details, stating salary de-
trade. Will accept position any State. Address, " M. A. sired. A permanent and pleasant position for the right
3 " care The Music Trade Review, 209 So. State St., parry. Address "Box 1853," care The Music Trade Re
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
Chicago, 111.
52
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
ENRICO CARUSO HONORED
The Famous Tenor Celebrated Twenty-fifth An-
niversary on Operatic Stage at Metropolitan
Opera House Saturday Night—Receives Many
Handsome Gifts, Including a Beautiful Silver
Piece From Victor Talking Machine Co.
Why waste your time and go to the
expense of scraping off old varnish and
shellac?
Enrico Caruso celebrated his twenty-fifth anni-
versary on the operatic stage at the Metropol-
itan Opera House Saturday night. The noted
Victor artist was showered with gifts of appre-
ciation from many sources. A notable tribute
Use Behlen's Varnish Crack Eradica-
was the presentation of a flag of the city of New
tor instead.
York by Police Commissioner Enright. Testi-
monials were presented by the opera manage-
Once tried it is always used, because
ment, noted artists, members of the orchestra
it always gives satisfactory results.
and chorus, the Metropolitan owners and direct-
ors and the Metropolitan Opera House, of Phil-
Send for a sample can today and try it.
adelphia.
He received a watch, in platinum
studded with diamonds from his fellow artists.
Otto H. Kahn, as chairman of the Metropol-
itan Opera Co., paid a glowing tribute to Caruso,
who was touched by the evidences of kindness
and good will from every side. In replying to
Anilines v&s. -Stains
Mr. Kahn's words he said:
Shellacs S g ^ Fillers
"My heart is beating so hard with the emo-
371
PEARL ST., NEW YORK
tion that I feel that I am afraid I cannot even
put a few words together. I am sure you will
forgive me if I do not make a long speech. I
GEORGE R. SCHMIDT RETURNS
can only thank you and beg you to accept my
sincerest
and most heartfelt gratitude for to-
Receives Discharge From Army and Will Soon
night and for all the very many kindnesses which
Return to Active Duties
you have showered upon me. .1 assure you that
Sergeant George R. Schmidt, of the Schmidt- I will never forget this occasion and ever cherish
Dauber Co., Washington and Thirteenth streets, in my heart of hearts my afifection for my dear
New York, has received his honorable discharge American friends. Thank you! Thank you!"
from the army and returned last week to New
The proceeds of the evening were more than
York.
$25,000, which will be donated to the Opera Pen-
Sergeant Schmidt was for over a year con- sion Fund.
Among the many rich gifts from men and or-
nected with the Air Craft Production Depart-
ment of the army in Detroit. He expects to re- ganizations in every part of the country was a
handsome silver receptacle for fruits and flowers
turn to his regular duties within the next two
presented by the Victor Talking Machine Co.
weeks.
n Behlen A Bro
MARCH 29, 1919
HEO OUR
r ADVICE'
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
C.F. GOEPEL*C0
157 E A S T I3 T ^ ST.
NEW YORK
MARCH IN WELCOME PARADE
Albert T. and Wm. E. Strauch, of Strauch
Bros., New York, were among those who
marched on Monday with the veterans of the
Seventh Regiment as a Guard of Honor to the
107th Infantry, which was welcomed home after
their service in France.
When the will of DeWitt C. Gibbons, the
late piano man of Rochester, N. Y., was admitted
to probate it was found that he left an estate
of $40,000.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "situation"
advertisement intended for this De-
partment, 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
25 cents a line.
Business opportunities, 25c. per line.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
A
WANTED—Experienced manager to take
charge of an established retail Victrola depart-
ment in El Paso, Tex. Salary and commission.
Salary is secondary consideration—only highest
class man desired and who intends to be perma-
nent. Give particulars fully. State past experi-
ence, salary received, age, married, etc. Ad-
dress "Box 1878," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—High-grade piano salesman to de-
velop new city field, on salary and commission
basis. Unlimited future for right man. Ad-
dress "Box 1870," care The Music Trade Re-
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—First class all around piano mechanic, must
be good on tuning, repairing pianos and players, and tone
and action regulating. Prefer man with knowledge of
automatic and pipe organs. Address "Box 1876," care
T,he Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York
City.
WAJNTED—Sales manager to organize and handle city
and country sales force. No limit to opportunity to right
man. United Piano Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
POSITION WANTED—High class player repairman,
tuner and grand action regulator would like to connect
with reliable firm willing to pay $35 per week to start.
Anywhere in United States or Canada. Address "Box
1877," care The Mfcsic Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young man, married, honorably
discharged from army. Experienced office manager, and
salesman, in piano manufacturing business with good con-
cern. Capable of producing good results. Clean record,
best reference furnished. Address "Box 1872," care The
Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
WANTED—A good salesman who is also a good player
repairman, able to do patchwork and tuning. Good pay.
Address, "Box 1869/' care The Music Trade Review, 373
Fourth Ave., New York.
MANAGER salesman, now employed, wishes to change.
A producer, conscientious, hard worker, will go anywhere
where
ability and worth will be appreciated. Past efforts
AN AMERICAN Protestant young lady wants position
in New York City, piano and player demonstrator, for- speak for themselves. Address "Box 1864," care The Music
Trade
Review,
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
merly employed by one of Boston's leading piano manu-
facturers. Al references as to character, clerical, musi-
cal and business ability. Also stenographer and typewrit-
WANTED AT ONCE—A first-class experienced sales-
ing. Address "Box 1874," care The Music Trade Review, man to sell pianos and Victrolas in small city, small towns
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
and country. Salary and commission. Answer quick, giv-
ing reference and experience, stating salary expected. Me-
POSITION WANTED—First-class reproducing piano Intosh Music House, Kalispell, Mont.
technician and tuner. Successful as mechanical superin-
tendent. Address "Box 1872," care The Music Trade
SALESMAN WANTED—Salesman for pianos and talk-
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
ing machines—in extra good territory. Salary or commis-
sion. Must be A-l man. Address Fred M. Wells, Ottawa,
WANTED—Experienced player repair man and tuner, Kan.
one who has had expert experience on the Apollo. Ad-
dress, with reference and full particulars at once, J. B. SITUATION WANTED—A No. 1 good all-round tuner
and repairer, thirty years' experience. Finisher. Under-
Bradford Piano Co., 411 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
stands the Phonograph from A to Z. All makes. Wants
position in the South. Best of references. Address "Box
WANTED—Salesman, high-class young man who has 1860," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
sold the Mason & Hamlin pianos. Must be a live wire and New York.
a man who can furnish best of references. Address im-
mediately full particulars to J. B. Bradford Piano Co.,
POSITION DESIRED—Salesman and tuner would like
411 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
to get in touch with manufacturer to sell pianos and
Address
f phonographs on consignment or commission.
WAiNTED—Musicians, Saxophone doubling Clarinet
'Box 1861," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Drummer, and Cornetist, ones having music store expe- Ave., New York.
rience, either bookkeeping or salesmanship preferred. Fine
salary. Write Chas. L. Fischer, 912 So. West St., Kala-
POSITION WANTED by young man, twenty-eight years
mazoo, Michigan.
of age, honorably discharged from United States Army, as
sound box maker, capable of taking charge of manufactur-
WANTED—Good tuner who understands care of pianos ing and assembling. Can furnish best of references. Ad-
and player-pianos. A middle aged man with experience dress "Box 1856, care The Music Trade Review, 373
desired. Write stating experience, age and salary desired. Fourth Ave.. New York.
Salary and commission paid on any sales. Address "Box
1875," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
PIANO SALESMAN now with prominent house desires
New York.
to make a change and wishes to connect with high grade
concern. Ambitious, energetic and good closer. Many
WANTED—Salesman understanding musical merchandise years' experience. Best references. Address "Box 1857, "
from A to Z. A knowledge of advertising also necessary care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
for a department of musical merchandise, talking machines,
etc. Address "Box 1"867," care The Music Trade Review,
WANTED—Organ tuner and repair man; electric piano
repair man and an electrician experienced on repairing
373 Fourth Ave., New York.
A. C. and D. C. motors and blowers. Address "Box 1858.
WANTED—Salesman to take charge of our sheet music care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
and small musical goods department. Will pay salary and
WANTED—First class piano polisher for permanent posi
commission. Must be able to play the piano. Weber
tion. $30.00. Fare paid. Address John W. Post & Co.,
Bros., St. Cloud, Minn.
Newport News. Va.
WANTED—Tuner and player repair man, one who has
POSITION WANTED by fine tuner and regutator, well
had some selling experience. A young married man pre- posted and successful in all piano, player and organ work;
ferred. Wonderful opportunity for an energetic man with reliable and of good character. Outside work preferred.
a progressive house in the Middle West. Address, "Box Address "Box 1852," care The Music Trade Review, 373
1868," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave., Fourth Ave., New York.
New York.
WANTED—A first-class tuner and repairman and one
SITUATION WANTED buying, selling musical mer- that understands electrics and automatics, with selling ex-
chandise. Executive ability. Acquainted Middle West perience preferred. Give full details, stating salary de-
trade. Will accept position any State. Address, " M. A. sired. A permanent and pleasant position for the right
3 " care The Music Trade Review, 209 So. State St., parry. Address "Box 1853," care The Music Trade Re
view, 373 Fourth Ave., New York.
Chicago, 111.
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