Music Trade Review
Issue: 1932 Vol. 91 N. 4 - Page 22
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THE
22
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW,
A p r i l , 1932
MARTIN BAND INSTRUMENT
BUSINESS GROWS IN 1931
PEDLER TAKES OVER BIRKEL
REPAIRS DEPARTMENT
SWIFT & CO. OFFER ANNUAL
PRIZE FOR CHORAL WORK
According to a letter sent to the trade
by the Martin Band Instrument Co., there
were 167 new agencies for Martin instru-
ments established during 1931, while Martin
dealers generally sold more instruments of
that make in 1931 than in 1930. The growth
of the Martin dealer list is ascribed not only
to quality of the products but to the fact
that the company sells only through organized
dealers.
The band instrument repair shop operated
by Birkel Music Co., Los Angeles, Cal., has
been purchased by Harry W. Pedler, Jr.,
former vice-president of Harry Pedler & Co.,
prominent manufacturers of woodwind in-
struments in Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Pedler, through
his long connection with the manufacturing
business, has a thorough understanding of
musical instruments and methods for keeping
them in proper condition and it is expected
that he will make a distinct success of the
new venture, particularly as the Birkel Music
Co. is one of the largest music houses on the
Pacific Coast.
Swift & Co., the Chicago packers, are
offering their usual annual cash prize of
$100 for a choral composition to be sung by
the Swift Male Chorus. The poem to be
sung is "Reveille," and the music must be
by a resident of America. It is to be for
a chorus of male voices, with piano accom-
paniment. As usual U. A. Clippinger, Kim-
ball Hall, Chicago, is chairman of the jury
of awards, and manuscripts must reach him
by June 15, 1932.
The York Band Instrument Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich., is this year celebrating the
Golden Anniversary of the founding of the
business in 1882.
Buys Howe's Old Violins
C. F. MARTIN & CO., Inc.
NAZARETH, PENNA.
Established 1833
The Progressive Musical Instrument Corp.,
New York, recently purchased at auction the
entire assets of the Manhattan Band Instru-
ment Co., New York.
The Progressive Musical Instrument Corp.,
New York, musical merchandise jobbers, have
purchased the entire rare old violin collec-
tion of Elias Howe of Boston. The collection
is a most valuable one, having been made
by the Howe Co. over a period of 92 years.
Makers of the original MARTIN GUITAR
New Kline Co. Branch
Guitars, Mandolins and
Ukuleles in many styles
Send for illustrated catalogue
The Kline Piano Co., which operates a
number of music stores along the Pacific
Coast, has just opened a new branch at 802
Fulton street, Fresno, Cal., which will be
under the management of F. Gutcher and will
serve the entire San Joaquin Valley.
Peter Monago, Jr., has opened a new
music store in Bradford, Pa.
W I U PRODUCE THE MOST BRILLIANT TONE
AND HAVE UNSURPASSED DURABILITY
TO GET THE BEST OUT OF
YOUR INSTRUMENT USE
THESE STRINGS.
GIBSON MUSICAL STRING CO.
Belleville, N. J.
NEW LINES
NEW PEP
If you plan to add new lines, enlarge
your present stocks, or make changes
in lines now handled, let THE REVIEW
help you
We shall be glad to put you in quick touch with manufacturers and wholesalers of the
products you desire whether pianos, band orchestra instruments, radios, sheet music,
accessories or general merchandise. We will see that you are supplied with catalogs,
general literature and other information for your guidance—and without obligation
JUST WRITE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
420 LEXINGTON AVE.
NEW YORK
THE
22
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW,
A p r i l , 1932
MARTIN BAND INSTRUMENT
BUSINESS GROWS IN 1931
PEDLER TAKES OVER BIRKEL
REPAIRS DEPARTMENT
SWIFT & CO. OFFER ANNUAL
PRIZE FOR CHORAL WORK
According to a letter sent to the trade
by the Martin Band Instrument Co., there
were 167 new agencies for Martin instru-
ments established during 1931, while Martin
dealers generally sold more instruments of
that make in 1931 than in 1930. The growth
of the Martin dealer list is ascribed not only
to quality of the products but to the fact
that the company sells only through organized
dealers.
The band instrument repair shop operated
by Birkel Music Co., Los Angeles, Cal., has
been purchased by Harry W. Pedler, Jr.,
former vice-president of Harry Pedler & Co.,
prominent manufacturers of woodwind in-
struments in Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Pedler, through
his long connection with the manufacturing
business, has a thorough understanding of
musical instruments and methods for keeping
them in proper condition and it is expected
that he will make a distinct success of the
new venture, particularly as the Birkel Music
Co. is one of the largest music houses on the
Pacific Coast.
Swift & Co., the Chicago packers, are
offering their usual annual cash prize of
$100 for a choral composition to be sung by
the Swift Male Chorus. The poem to be
sung is "Reveille," and the music must be
by a resident of America. It is to be for
a chorus of male voices, with piano accom-
paniment. As usual U. A. Clippinger, Kim-
ball Hall, Chicago, is chairman of the jury
of awards, and manuscripts must reach him
by June 15, 1932.
The York Band Instrument Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich., is this year celebrating the
Golden Anniversary of the founding of the
business in 1882.
Buys Howe's Old Violins
C. F. MARTIN & CO., Inc.
NAZARETH, PENNA.
Established 1833
The Progressive Musical Instrument Corp.,
New York, recently purchased at auction the
entire assets of the Manhattan Band Instru-
ment Co., New York.
The Progressive Musical Instrument Corp.,
New York, musical merchandise jobbers, have
purchased the entire rare old violin collec-
tion of Elias Howe of Boston. The collection
is a most valuable one, having been made
by the Howe Co. over a period of 92 years.
Makers of the original MARTIN GUITAR
New Kline Co. Branch
Guitars, Mandolins and
Ukuleles in many styles
Send for illustrated catalogue
The Kline Piano Co., which operates a
number of music stores along the Pacific
Coast, has just opened a new branch at 802
Fulton street, Fresno, Cal., which will be
under the management of F. Gutcher and will
serve the entire San Joaquin Valley.
Peter Monago, Jr., has opened a new
music store in Bradford, Pa.
W I U PRODUCE THE MOST BRILLIANT TONE
AND HAVE UNSURPASSED DURABILITY
TO GET THE BEST OUT OF
YOUR INSTRUMENT USE
THESE STRINGS.
GIBSON MUSICAL STRING CO.
Belleville, N. J.
NEW LINES
NEW PEP
If you plan to add new lines, enlarge
your present stocks, or make changes
in lines now handled, let THE REVIEW
help you
We shall be glad to put you in quick touch with manufacturers and wholesalers of the
products you desire whether pianos, band orchestra instruments, radios, sheet music,
accessories or general merchandise. We will see that you are supplied with catalogs,
general literature and other information for your guidance—and without obligation
JUST WRITE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
420 LEXINGTON AVE.
NEW YORK
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