Music Trade Review
Issue: 1930 Vol. 89 N. 11 - Page 27
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NOVEMBER, 1930
Manila Conservatory
Uses Kimballs Exclusively
Much has been written about the Philippine
Ulands with a special emphasis on the indus-
trial progress made there since the American
The Music Trade Review
piano, because the climate of Manila is hot and
very damp and is especially trying on musical
instruments of all kinds.
From the good record that these Kimball
pianos in the Manila Conservatory of Music
have made, the W. W. Kimball Co. has been
able to trace a large number of sales in various
Pacific islands as well as in China and Japan.
27
Horace E. French, Jr., Uses
Airplane in Sales Work
The accompanying picture of an aviator and
aeroplane will interest many piano dealers be-
cause the central figure of the group, i.e., the
young man in flying costume with goggles, is
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Horace E. French, Jr., son of H. E. French,
president of the Jesse French & Sons Piano
Co. Mr. French, Jr., is an aviation enthusiast
and for some time past has been flying this
Jesse French plane throughout the Midwest.
In the near future he intends to use the plane
Kimball Pianos
for advertising sales work and has already taken
the necessary steps to obtain a commercial
in Use
pilot's license.
in Manila
The picture shows his arrival at the flying
field
in Montgomery, Ala., where he was greet-
Conservatory
ed by R. K. Woodruff, on the right. Mr.
of Music
French, Jr., is manager of the Montgomery
store and is now getting personally acquainted
with the retail sales activities of the Southern
branches of the house, so long and successfully
run by his father and grandfather.
The radio manufactured by the Jesse French
&• Sons Piano Co., at their Newcastle, Ind., fac-
tory, is becoming nationally known and the
occupation. Few, however, realize that the
sales are correspondingly increased. President H.
cultural and educational atmosphere is very well
Edgar French noted in a talk recently with
developed, especially in regard to instruction in
a representative of The Review that piano sales
music and musical instrumentation.
James H. Puntenney, formerly owner of the at present are not keeping up with the rapid
The largest institution of music in the Islands music store at Spring and High streets, Colum- progress of their radio division. He attributed
is the Conservatory of Music at the capital, bus, O., died at his home in that city on this to lack of perception of sales opportunities
Manila, and from this institution has been October 8. He was eighty-two years old and by piano dealers, many of whom, as he said,
graduated several thousand pupils, many of is survived by two daughters and a son.
seem to think they can inspire their local trade
whom are now teachers in other islands of the
to buy new pianos by exhibiting only a meager
group.
The ISirkel Music Co., Los Angeles, Cal., stock, often of second-hand instruments. If
It is a point of pride with the W. W. Kim- through its vice-president, Ed. Gessler, has pur- they would clean out their old stocks of sec-
ball Co. that the Manila Conservatory of Music chased the property at the southwest corner ond-hand instruments and carry enough new
uses Kimball pianos only, and at the present of Hollywood Boulevard and Fairfax avenue, pianos to excite the respect of prospects and
time has fifteen Kimball pianos in daily and upon which the company will erect a store inspire a desire for possession they would be
constant use, some of them for over twelve building.
surprised by the sales response.
years. Aside from tuning, none of these have
needed any repairs, which is an effective tribute
to the quality and durability of the Kimball
Death of J. H. Puntenney
FOR SALE
On account of (lie death of Mr. M. A. Malone,
proprietor of Malone's Music House at Columbia,
S. C, the executors of his estate offer for sale
in bulk tlie stock in trade of Malone's Music
House, which consists of pianos, piano players,
organs, etc., and also .-ill evidences of indebted-
ness, owing to said business, consisting of notes,
hills of sale, or otherwise, together with the
Kood will of said business and the right to
continue and advertise the business as "Successor
to Malone's Music House." This business has
been successfully conducted for fifty years, and
is located in a growing, progressive city.
Terms of Sale: Cash preferred but will sell
for one-half cash with the balance secured by
gilt edge security, payable on or before October
1, 1931.
Any one interested in this good proposition
will please communicate with the undersigned
promptly.
Julia Oglesby,
The National Loan & Exchange Hank
of Columbia, Executors,
Columbia, S. C.
October 7, 1930.
Columbia, South Carolina.
—
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Horace E.
French,
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HIS 1
(left)
Arriving in
Montgomery,
Ala.
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THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
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.
A
POSITION WANTED — Tuner-technician,
thoroughly experienced, best references, sales
ability, wants to get in touch with dealer in
good town, who would co-operate in establish-
ing independent tuning business, and having
his own service work done. Prefer Pacific coast
or Middle West, but will go anywhere. Address
Box 3407, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York.
WANTED—Experienced sales agent by im-
portant Czechoslovakian stringed instrument
factory (specialty violins). Thorough business
experience, good connections to warehouses,
dealers' importers in this line essential. Address
full details, Box 3403, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue. New York City.
EXPERIENCED TUNER AND REPAIRER—desires
connection with reliable music house. Strictly sober and
reliable. Married. Also willing to work on very nominal
.salary. Address Box 3408, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—Piano tuner, all around me-
chanic. Will go any place. South preferred. Address
Box 24, Music Trade Review, 333 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, 111.
POSITION WANTED—As store manager or wholesale
salesman. Over 20 years' experience in piano and radio
business. References furnished on request. Address Box
3406, Music Trade Review, 420 l.vxitiRton Avenue, New
York.
POSITION WANTED-By young, experienced tuner
and repairman, member of the National Association of
Tuners. Best references. Address Box 3405, Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player-man desires
permanent position with first class concern. Is reliable in
workmanship and character. Best references. Box 3404,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York
NOVEMBER, 1930
Manila Conservatory
Uses Kimballs Exclusively
Much has been written about the Philippine
Ulands with a special emphasis on the indus-
trial progress made there since the American
The Music Trade Review
piano, because the climate of Manila is hot and
very damp and is especially trying on musical
instruments of all kinds.
From the good record that these Kimball
pianos in the Manila Conservatory of Music
have made, the W. W. Kimball Co. has been
able to trace a large number of sales in various
Pacific islands as well as in China and Japan.
27
Horace E. French, Jr., Uses
Airplane in Sales Work
The accompanying picture of an aviator and
aeroplane will interest many piano dealers be-
cause the central figure of the group, i.e., the
young man in flying costume with goggles, is
aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniii
Horace E. French, Jr., son of H. E. French,
president of the Jesse French & Sons Piano
Co. Mr. French, Jr., is an aviation enthusiast
and for some time past has been flying this
Jesse French plane throughout the Midwest.
In the near future he intends to use the plane
Kimball Pianos
for advertising sales work and has already taken
the necessary steps to obtain a commercial
in Use
pilot's license.
in Manila
The picture shows his arrival at the flying
field
in Montgomery, Ala., where he was greet-
Conservatory
ed by R. K. Woodruff, on the right. Mr.
of Music
French, Jr., is manager of the Montgomery
store and is now getting personally acquainted
with the retail sales activities of the Southern
branches of the house, so long and successfully
run by his father and grandfather.
The radio manufactured by the Jesse French
&• Sons Piano Co., at their Newcastle, Ind., fac-
tory, is becoming nationally known and the
occupation. Few, however, realize that the
sales are correspondingly increased. President H.
cultural and educational atmosphere is very well
Edgar French noted in a talk recently with
developed, especially in regard to instruction in
a representative of The Review that piano sales
music and musical instrumentation.
James H. Puntenney, formerly owner of the at present are not keeping up with the rapid
The largest institution of music in the Islands music store at Spring and High streets, Colum- progress of their radio division. He attributed
is the Conservatory of Music at the capital, bus, O., died at his home in that city on this to lack of perception of sales opportunities
Manila, and from this institution has been October 8. He was eighty-two years old and by piano dealers, many of whom, as he said,
graduated several thousand pupils, many of is survived by two daughters and a son.
seem to think they can inspire their local trade
whom are now teachers in other islands of the
to buy new pianos by exhibiting only a meager
group.
The ISirkel Music Co., Los Angeles, Cal., stock, often of second-hand instruments. If
It is a point of pride with the W. W. Kim- through its vice-president, Ed. Gessler, has pur- they would clean out their old stocks of sec-
ball Co. that the Manila Conservatory of Music chased the property at the southwest corner ond-hand instruments and carry enough new
uses Kimball pianos only, and at the present of Hollywood Boulevard and Fairfax avenue, pianos to excite the respect of prospects and
time has fifteen Kimball pianos in daily and upon which the company will erect a store inspire a desire for possession they would be
constant use, some of them for over twelve building.
surprised by the sales response.
years. Aside from tuning, none of these have
needed any repairs, which is an effective tribute
to the quality and durability of the Kimball
Death of J. H. Puntenney
FOR SALE
On account of (lie death of Mr. M. A. Malone,
proprietor of Malone's Music House at Columbia,
S. C, the executors of his estate offer for sale
in bulk tlie stock in trade of Malone's Music
House, which consists of pianos, piano players,
organs, etc., and also .-ill evidences of indebted-
ness, owing to said business, consisting of notes,
hills of sale, or otherwise, together with the
Kood will of said business and the right to
continue and advertise the business as "Successor
to Malone's Music House." This business has
been successfully conducted for fifty years, and
is located in a growing, progressive city.
Terms of Sale: Cash preferred but will sell
for one-half cash with the balance secured by
gilt edge security, payable on or before October
1, 1931.
Any one interested in this good proposition
will please communicate with the undersigned
promptly.
Julia Oglesby,
The National Loan & Exchange Hank
of Columbia, Executors,
Columbia, S. C.
October 7, 1930.
Columbia, South Carolina.
—
IHPI1HI
M
Horace E.
French,
mm IB at nf
•ii !«a! qtsa »
HIS 1
(left)
Arriving in
Montgomery,
Ala.
^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiim
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
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.
A
POSITION WANTED — Tuner-technician,
thoroughly experienced, best references, sales
ability, wants to get in touch with dealer in
good town, who would co-operate in establish-
ing independent tuning business, and having
his own service work done. Prefer Pacific coast
or Middle West, but will go anywhere. Address
Box 3407, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York.
WANTED—Experienced sales agent by im-
portant Czechoslovakian stringed instrument
factory (specialty violins). Thorough business
experience, good connections to warehouses,
dealers' importers in this line essential. Address
full details, Box 3403, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue. New York City.
EXPERIENCED TUNER AND REPAIRER—desires
connection with reliable music house. Strictly sober and
reliable. Married. Also willing to work on very nominal
.salary. Address Box 3408, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—Piano tuner, all around me-
chanic. Will go any place. South preferred. Address
Box 24, Music Trade Review, 333 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, 111.
POSITION WANTED—As store manager or wholesale
salesman. Over 20 years' experience in piano and radio
business. References furnished on request. Address Box
3406, Music Trade Review, 420 l.vxitiRton Avenue, New
York.
POSITION WANTED-By young, experienced tuner
and repairman, member of the National Association of
Tuners. Best references. Address Box 3405, Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player-man desires
permanent position with first class concern. Is reliable in
workmanship and character. Best references. Box 3404,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York
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