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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1903 Vol. 37 N. 16

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THE
lecting, an occasional 'false' string will be en-
countered. Silk, being a manufactured arti-
cle, is always uniform and dependable. Its
wearing qualities are its recommendation, of
course, if its resonance is not equal to gut;
and, as I said, its popularity with musicians
is growing apace. Naturally the grade of silk
strings must be above reproach or they fail
of their purpose; and dealers and jobbers
cannot exercise too much care in getting the
right sort if they aim to please customers and
build up a reputation.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
dred and twenty thousand are to be found to-
day in homes. The firm claims that there is
no piano which stands higher in the estima-
tion of the professional musician or the home
musical circle than the Fischer. It is an hon-
est, trustworthy piano, conscientiously made,
down to the slightest detail, and this is the
reason for its hold upon the public confidence.
—New York Tribune.
THE FALL PIANO TRADE.
Although pianos are always in season, yet
with the incoming fall there is an impetus in
sales following the return of families from
their summer vacations. Teaching is resumed
in the various conservatories and studios, and
the old piano gives place to the new. Among
the older and most prominent firms the sum-
mer has been devoted to preparation for the
fall trade. The warerooms of J. & C. Fischer
Dealers who are figuring on a quick selling
have been stocked with a varied assortment line of small goods for the holiday trade
of pianos in the latest designs of case archi- would do well to consult the catalogue of the
tecture and beautiful choice woods. No mat- Wulschner-Stewart Music Co., Indianapolis,
REGINA PROGRESS
ter how critical the taste may be, here it can Ind. Here are novelties which will just catch
Most Marked in Every Possible Direction—A School
the public right. The Crescent band instru-
be suited, and on reasonable terms.
for Salesmen
ments which this concern manufacture are
The reputation of the Fischer piano can be
The report of the Regina Music Box Co. judged from this fact alone. Over one hun- steadily growing in prestige, and are highly
spoken of by artists as the best of their kind.
for the week on trade conditions proves con-
clusively that the present policy of the man-
agement is appreciated more than any method
previously in vogue. Those who handle the
Possesses all the essentials of leadership. It is built upon the most advanced
Regina vigorously on the small payment plan
lines. Look up the attractive features of this really artistic piano.
quickly find an interested audience, one will-
ing to invest considerable sums on the basis GEBHARDT PIANO CO.
Marion, Ohio
of a time-privilege. The development of the
method is being carried on persistently at Re-
gina headquarters with highly gratifying re-
Honestly Constructed, Exquisite Tone, 15 Yeari Guaranty.
sults.
MANUFACTURERS:
The latest indication of Regina progress
A.BRAENDLY
PIANO
CO., 5 0 7
and enterprise is the establishment of a school
Prices and Catalogue-on Application
for Regina salesmen. This has already been
opened for Greater New York at Regina
headquarters and is well attended. The sales-
FREDERICK PIANO CO.
man who understands the plan and method of
MANUFACTURERS H I G H
QRADE
PIANOS
Regina mechanism is obviously better fitted
92 FIFTH AVE ,
NEW YORft.
tor business than one who merely knows
F A C T O R Y , 5lO-5ie
FIRST AVENUE
enough about it to turn a crank and adjust a
Send for prices, terms, territory and catalogue.
Address all communications to 92 Fifth AVe.
disc. There is not a great deal to learn, but
what there is to know concerning adjustment
Henry Detmer Music Co.
ought to be learned so that questions may be
PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S
THE SCHUMANN IS THE GREATEST VALUE
intelligently answered. In this connection the
FOR THE MONEY MADE.
and Jobbers of all Kinds of
Regina firm are always prompt and courteous
Musioal Merchandise, Sheet Music Books, Etc. Correspondence
Schumann Piano Co.
in replying to questions on Regina construc-
Solicited
1231 25 LaSille Avenue, CHICAGO, III.
261 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
tion.
(She G E B H A R D T Piano
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
Schumann Pianos
WANTS MILITARY BANDS ABOLISHED.
HAVE
YOU
SEEN
* THE
KEITH NH?
THE LATEST AND BEST. Cab-
inet in Form. Easiest Pumping
Player on the Market. Perfect in
Execution. Elegant in design. For
Terms and Territory Address,
A French deputy without a soul to music
KEITH PIANO PLAYER CO.,
proposes to abolish the military bands on the
44-46 Townsend St., CHICAGO
score of the expense their maintenance in-
volves. In the year 1818, he shows, only
ENDORSED BY GREAT ARTISTS
Admitted by piano experts to embody the largest values.
twelve musicians were allotted to each regi-
Send for Catalogue to
ment. The second empire raised this number
THE ZELLMAN-SOCOL PIANO M'F'G CO.
152-154 W e s t 127th S t . ,
NEW YORK
to thirty-eight. The present republic has in-
Agents wanted.
Territory protected.
creased it to more than sixty. There are al-
together two hundred military bands in the
Sole Manufacturers of
army in time of peace. Hence 12,000 men
og# 3fi* £* £*
are withdrawn from the firing line to engage
in contests with wind. The average cost of
each military band is estimated at $3,000 a
Bo»icv«j
year. It follows, therefore, that the single
t
New York
item of martial music involyes in the French
army the expenditure of the snug sum of
V.(^C# V ^ O * * Manufacturers of
$600,000 annually. This sum the thrifty and
unmusical deputy, M. Messimy, desires to
Correspondence Solicited
strike from the budget. He is willing that
Johnnie Crapaud should march to glory to
NEW YORK
the musical rhythm of his footsteps, but he Cor. East lJi^tH St. and Southern Boulevard,
will have none of that costly noise which in-
terprets the soul-stirring lines of, say, the
"Marseillaise." He is against all this fol-de-
C. R. STEVENS, General Manager
rol. He is intensely practical. He is a utili- Manufacturers of
tarian from way back.
ZELLMAN
SOCOL
PIANOS
PIANOS
Little Jewel Piano Co. I
5 5/4 and 6^ Octave Pianos*
Pianos
THEITMMORGANTND
ORCHESTRION CO. INCORPORATED.
PiANica
STEVENS COMBINATION
REED-PIPE ORGANS. . . .
The Prante Orchestrion & Music Co., of
Wellston, was incorporated with the Sec-
7 ^ OCTAVE.
retary of the State of Ohio this week. Capi-
Write for catalogue and prices.
tal, $20,000.
PIANO CASE.
Marietta, Ohio
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
In tKe World of Music PublisHing
Can't Do the Sum," and which has to be re-
peated many times. "Rock-a-bye Baby,"
For a Big Business in the Music Publishing Field
given by William Norris, introduces a de-
This Fall—Col. Goetting Has Some Good
lightful orchestration. "Legend of the Cas-
Sellers.
tle," sung by Frances Marie, and "Toyland,"
Evidently business with the publishers is by Bessie Wynn, were both hits in a marked
far better than a year ago, and calculations degree. The latter has an exquisitely pleas-
for the current and succeeding seasons are ing, dreamy refrain, and earned several de-
being blocked out on a basis of great expecta- served encores. "Mary, Mary," rendered by
tions. This view is general, and no quarter Amy Ricard, also came in for much ap-
is given any suggestion that says the produc- plause. "Babes in Toyland" seems to be down
tions of each and every publisher is not a for long continued and prosperous business.
reigning success or in the process of becom- Witmark & Sons publish the music.
ing a hit. This is in lighter vein, of course,
but it is an example of the sanguine feeling
FROM HERE AND THERE.
prevalent.
Leo Feist is being congratulated by the pro-
Ben Richmond, of the Enterprise Music fession and the trade on the popular hit made
Supply Co., metropolitan headquarters of by "Anona," the Indian intermezzo, written
Col. Goetting's jobbing interests, in comment- by Mabel McKinley ("Vivian Grey"). It
ing upon passing trade affairs, said to The has only been on the market for about six
Review Tuesday: "There are no awful big months and its sales are record breakers.
hits on. Good sellers are in evidence, to be
Col. A. H. Goetting, the wealthy sheet
sure, such as 'Anona,' 'Up in the Cocoanut
music
jobber, who controls many stores and
Tree,' 'Dance of the Honey Bees,' 'Going
Home,' march and two step, and several various supply houses in different cities, with
others, but no popular run such as the last central headquarters at Springfield, Mass.,
few years have known. Yet the general tenor was recently offered the nomination for lieu-
of the trade is fine, and the outlook is more tenant-governor, but declined, remarking to
than bright." The "Enterprise Bargain Bul- his intimate friends at the time: "I want the
letin" for October is a reflex of Mr. Rich- real thing or nothing." Mr. Goetting has been
mond's views, as the "list represents the chairman of the Republican State Committee
cream of music publications of the country." for nine years. He is extremely popular with
Other publishers expressed opinions along publishers, not solely on account of his desir-
able business, but for his engaging qualities
the same line.
as an all around splendid fellow, as they ex-
'BABES IN TOYLAND" BIG SUCCESS.
press it.
At the Majestic Theatre the "Babes in
Milton & Sargeant Aborn, through the
Toyland" had its first production Tuesday Witmark Music Library, have arranged to
LILLIAN RUSSELL'S GREAT HIT.
evening, and scored one of the greatest suc- produce "The Fortune Teller," Victor Her-
cesses of the season. Nothing more satisfy- bert's great success, as done by the Alice
This is how Lillian Russell appears in
ing of its kind has been heard here in a long Neilson Opera Co. The Aborns will give fliis male attire, and can any one wonder on
while. Victor Herbert's music is entrancing- opera a magnificent production.
lookingatthis picture that her song "On the
ly melodic and picturesquely scored. It must
Boulevard" in which she impersonates a
Ziporah Harris, of Oregon, and but fifteen typical Parisian bon vivant, was one of the
add to the fame of this clever musician. Half
a dozen songs are sure to become popular; years of age, has written a sweet little lullaby, biggest hits of "Whoop-dee-Doo," at Weber
one of the quaintest and daintiest, sung by entitled "The Sacajawes' Lullaby," and set
Mabel Barrison, in which a dozen school it to a quaint, plaintive air of her own com-
The New Instrumental Novelty
girls seated on a wall join in the chorus, is "I posing. The author—a girl of rare gifts—
By THEODORE BENDIX
appropriately dedicated it to Major William
Hancock Clark, grandson of Capt. William
Clark, the noted explorer, on the occasion of
his visit to Portland, when the cornerstone of
An Excellent Characteristic by a Popular Composer.
the Lewis & Clark monument was laid under
the auspices of President Roosevelt. The lul-
Already in Big Demand*
laby, both words and music, has been warmly
M. WITMARK Sc SONS,
praised on its merits.
OUTLOOK CONTINUES FAVORABLE
"SILLY BILLY."
Publishers. 3 '
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J*ct to approval. Enclose this ad-srtisement
SODEI of AU the College! •
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w Pieces That wm Taie Priie*
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S MlnsU Declamations for College Men
3-Jtl»»te'Readingsfor College Girls
How to Attract and Hold an Audience
Palmer's New Parliamentary Manual
Pros and Cons, (Complete
Debate*)
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Commencement
Parts
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Paul West and John W. Bratton, the
famous song collaborators, have made a con-
tract for five years with a prominent manage-
ment to furnish two operas yearly. They have
already completed "The Man from China"
and "The Princess Bon-Bon," both of which
will shortly be given elaborate productions.
Mr. Bratton has had many successes during
his past career, notably, "Sunshine of Para-
dise Alley," "I Love You in the Same Old
Way," "Henrietta," "In a Cosy Corner," "In
a Lotus Field," etc. West and Bratton are
also the writers of the comic song "I'm On
the Water Wagon Now," which is being sung
by Frank Daniels in "The Office Boy."
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON
Separate Numbers and Scores
of the following •
Comic Opera and Musical
: : Comedy Successes : :
" R E D FEATHER"—By Chas. Emerson Cook, Chas. Klein
and Reginald De Koven.
"NANCY BROWN"—By Frederic Ranken and Henry K.
Hadley.
" T H E MOCKING BIRD"—By Sidney Rosenfeld and A.
Baldwin Sloane.
"WINSOHE W I N N I E " - R y Frederic Ranken and Gus-
tave Kerker.
" T H E JERSEY LILY"—liy Geo V. Hobart and Reginald
De Koven.
"THE JBRSEV LILY"—By Geo. V. Hobart and Reginald
De Koven.
" A OIRL FROM DIXIE"—By Harry B. Smith.
"THE ISLE OF SPICE"—By Allen Lowe & Paul Schindler,
r.hihh.«br J O S . W . STERN & CO.
34 East 21st Street
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
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