Music Trade Review

Issue: 1903 Vol. 37 N. 22

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MUSIC TRADE
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In tKe World of Music Publishing
NEW EDITION OF » THE RING.'
The best opportunity which was given
Miss Scheff in this opera was in the butter-
In Cloth and Edited by H. T. Finck Just Issued by fly song, entitled ''Where the Fairest
the John Church Co.—A Very Complete Publi- Flowers are Blooming," in which the prima
cation.
donna displayed her grand opera training
The latest stroke of enterprise on the most effectively. There are many good
part of the John Church Co. is the publica- numbers in this opera, independent of those
tion, in perfect form, of Wagner's vocal sung by Miss Scheff herself, which are al-
series, of "Der Ring" des Nibelungen" in
four parts, including Das Rheingold, Der
Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdammerung.
This edition, making a series of most de-
sirable presentation volumes, has been
edited by Henry T. Finck, the well known
critic and writer.
Mr. Finck has written for each book a
preface, a short explanatory story, and an
analysis. These are special and important
features, now introduced for the first time.
Hitherto, the Wagner scores have been
published on ordinary paper, in paper
covers, without any explanatory matter.
The John Church series, costing $10 per
series lesp, are printed from beautifully
engraved plates on good paper, and are ar-
tistically bound in purple cloth, with gilt
stamp and colored edges.
FRITZI SCHEFF A REAL STAR.
Fraulein Scheff, the grand opera comedi-
enne, who, when she appeared last season
with the Grau Opera Company, at the Met-
ropolitan Opera House, was not only an
artistic but a social success, has placed her-
self firmly in the front rank as comic opera
star by her admirable work in "Uabette/'
the latest musical comedy success by Vic-
tor Herbert and Harry R. Smith, under the
able direction of Chas. B. Dillingham. I t
is difficult to describe Miss Scheff, because
the major part of her success lies in her
magnetic personality. She possesses chic,
abandon, and animation, all of which is
overshadowed by a gentle repose of which
she is capable, and the superb vocal art
which seems as natural to her as ordinary
speech.
MME.
FRITZI SCHEFF.
ready popular, prominent among them be-
ing "My Honor and My Sword," sung by
Eugene Cowles, with his usual brilliancy
of execution; a catchy song, "He Who
Would Thrive Must Rise at Five," sung by
Louis Harrison; "Letters 1 Write All
Day," a most attractive number which is
done by Miss Scheff. A picture painting
song called "I'll Bribe the Stars," sung by
Richie Ling;" "My Lady 'Tis For Three,"
"Be King to Poor Pierrot," "There Once
Was an Owl," a rattling good comedy sex-
tette, and "My Lady of the Manor," a mad-
rigal which is one of the hits of the pro-
fession.
"Babette " as a whole lacks no attribute
of success; it has scenic beauty, a good
plot, gorgeous costumes, music in which
popular charm is combined with originality
and skill, a fine caste—and Fritzi Scheff.
M. Witmark & Sons are publishing the
score.
WALTER JACOBS' GREAT SUCCESS.
[Special to The Review.]
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S Minnte Declamations for College lien .
S-Miante Readings for College Girls
Bow to Attract and Hold an Audienco
Pahner'a New Parliamentary Manual •
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Proa and Cons, (Complete Debates)
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Commencement Parts (Orations, Essajs, etc.) LBO
Gunnison'a New Dialogues and Plaj»
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AT HARRIS' HEADQUARTERS.
Geo. Rosey's New Composition—A Number of Re-
cent Harris Successes.
George Rosey, writer of "Honeymoon
March" and other popular instrumental,
has signed with Chas. K. Harris for a
term of years. His new piece, "In a Nut-
Shell," has already scored 10,000 advance
copies. Chas. R. Hirst, composer of
"Comedy King," "King's Fool" and other
numbers, still remains on the Harris staff.
"Kitty," which had its initial perform-
ance in Brooklyn last week, by A. Baldwin
Sloane, with Virginia Earle as the star
scored a success of which the "House of
Ballads" is particularly proud. It is
booked for a three weeks' run in Phila-
delphia.
SHELLEY'S CHRISTMAS SONG.
"The Dawn of Hope," the new Christmas
song by Harry Kowe Shelley, and pub-
lished by the William Maxwell Music Co.,
though issued but a few weeks, is scoring
a phenomenal sale, and is down as a big
seller. The same house will soon put on
the market a lullaby, by H. T. Burleigh,
written expressly for Mme. Schuman-
Heink in her concert tour, previous to her
appearance in a comic opera, to be written
by Julian Edwards.
'MOTHER GOOSE" NEXT.
When Klaw & Erlanger present "Mother
Goose" at the New Amsterdam Theatre,
Monday, the public will be introduced to a
production on which a fortune is said to
have been expended on the wardrobe,
scenery, electrical effects, etc. On one
song alone, "Pansy Faces," a composition
by Wm. H. Penn, $40,000 is said to have
been utilized. I t will be sung by 250
trained voices led bv Miss Marion Garson.
The New Instrumental Novelty
By THEODORE BENDIX
"SILLY BILLY."
An Excellent Characteristic by a Popular Composer.
Already in Big Demand.
M. WITMARK & SONS,
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON
Boston, Mass., Nov. 21, 1903.
"Mister Moon, Kindly Come Out and
Shine," the new coon song by Smith ti:
Separate Numbers and Scores
Bowman, composers of "Good Morning,
of the following
Carrie," which Walter Jacobs, of No. 165
Comic Opera and Musical
Tremont street, has just brought out, is : : Comedy Successes : :
"RED FEATHER"—By Chas. Emerson Cook, Chas. Klein
being sung this week, at the old Howard
and Reginald De Koven.
"NANCY
BROWN"—By Frederic Ranken and Henry K.
Atheneum. Last week it was sung at
Had ley.
"THE MOCKING BIRD"-By Sidney Roienfeld and A.
Keith's Theatre here.
Baldwin Sloane.
"WINSOHE WINNIE"—By Frederic Ranken and Gus-
No matter when or where this unique
tave Kerker.
"THE OFFICE BOY "—By Harry B. Smith and Ludwig
and wholly original song is heard, it never
Englander.
"THE SLEEPY KINO"—By Geo. V. Hobart and Gio-
fails to score an emphatic success. Mr.
vanni E. Conterno.
Jacobs reports thit professional singers
"A GIRL FROM DIXIE"-By Harry B. Smith.
"THE ISLE OF SPICE"—By Allen Lowe & Paul Sthirdle
everywhere are arranging to secure and
r«biuh.a» y j o s . W . STERN & CO.
produce "Mister Moon, Kindly Come Out
84 East 21st Street
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
LOIDON
and Shine."
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Just as elaborate and effective is the pre- five vocal and instrumental numbers, by
sentation of another offering "Laughing Robert Recker and other noted composers,
Water," an Indian Idyll an adaptation of and includes the ten thousand dollar waltz
the instrumental number of the same success, "The Helmet of Navarre," also the
name, which calls for the united efforts of famous "Breezy Corner" march and two
Harry Bulger and the entire chorus. An- well known characteristic numbers "The
Among
other song allotted to this artist and Miss Grip" and "Epplers Whiskers."
the
twenty-two
vocal
numbers,
"Every-
Aimee Angeles is Heelan and Helf's quaint
serenade, "Under the Mistletoe Bough." thing a t Reilly's Must be Done in Irish
It is confidently expected that this number Style," "Two Little Orphans," and "Sweet-
will be voted one of the hits of the piece. heart, Call Me by That Name," have al-
Another song by the same writers "When ready gained reputations for themselves,
I do the Highland Fling," with which W . and promise to become standard successes.
K. McCart will undoubtedly score. Still In addition to controlling the publication,
one more ensemble offering on which Jos. W. Stern & Co., have secured the per-
money has been lavished is "Still in the sonal services of Mr. Recker and have
Old Front Line," a novelty full of humor placed him at the head of their department
and original business, fully qualified to of arrangements, contracts having been
executed covering a term of years, and pro-
stand among the hits.
vide
for Mr. Recker's exclusive work as
Miss Adele Archer and Miss Edith St.
composer
and arranger for the "House of
Clair will have ample opportunity to score
Hits."
in the duet song "Boys and Girls," which
"WINSOME WINNIE" IN NEW YORK.
"Winsome Winnie" makes its bow to a
metropolitan audience at the Casino, Mon-
day night, and is pre-described as "Messrs.
Shubert Bros.' superb production." I t s
first production outside of New York is said
to have been eminently successful, and the
same prediction is confidently made of its
appearance here. The big hit of the musi-
is spoken of as a most tuneful and linger-
Manuel Klein, though only 26 years old,
ing melody.
"Everybody's Loved by and general musical director for Daniel
Someone," is expected to entertain every Frohman, and conductor of the new
one, and Robert Fieglers new ballad Lyceum Theatre orchestra, on being asked
"Then I'll Forget My Love" for Miss Viola said he believed in work, and agreed with
Gillette will make a pleasing impression. Sir Arthur Sullivan that "inspiration is
"I Don't Want to be a Lady" is comic, and perspiration," and that the old idea of the
Miss Aimee Angeles knows its full value musician jumping out of bed in chase of an
as a laugh producer. I t is, in all, the elusive melody, which the muse has whis-
opinion of those qualified to prophesy, that pered to him in his sleep was bosh. Mr.
"Mother Goose" will be as gorgeous, en- Klein confesses that while he does not de- cal play, of which the music is by Gustave
tertaining, delightful, and withal, tuneful spair of one day writing a grand opera, a Kerker, and the book by Frederic Rankin,
musical play that has ever greeted an au- symphony and a strong quartette, he is is "My Winsome Winnie." The other vocal
dience, and Sol Bloom is fortunate in con- still fond of the popular school of pure favorites include "The Miller," "I Love
trolling the publishing rights.
melody and harmony wedded to lyrics of You Only," Two Little Doves," "They're
Looking For Me." Miss Paula Edwardes,
a
simple idea.
CHAT FROM HERE AND THERE.
the prima donna, is spoken of as a vivacious
Lydia Yeamans Titus in introducing her
"A Thematic List of New and Popular
actress with a full, rich voice.
Jos. W.
Songs," for all voices and by the most imitations and the feature of her specialty Stein & Co. publish the music.
eminent composers, has been issued by has chosen one song "Since Sally Left Our
SELECT COMPOSITIONS FOR GUITAR.
Boosey & Co., New York.
As it is in- Alley," which she sings in seven different
dexed, the dealer will find it handy for ref- dialects beginning and ending the chorus
[Special to The Review.]
erence. "Lays for Little Ones," also from in her own voice, and never has the clever
Boston, Nov. 24, 1903.
the same house, is a charming album con- composition failed to elicit applause at its
From their headquarters, No. 15 Center
taining fourteen easy songs, with beautiful completion.
street, Everett, Mass., Wm. O. Peterson &
colored illustrations specially drawn by
Co.,
publish eight new numbers, which they
The chansonniers, or songwriters of
Dudley Hardy. It makes a charming holi- Montmartre, that well known rendezvous have recently added to the series of "Select
day remembrance for children.
in Paris, organized a race to Suresnes from Compositions for the Guitar," issued by
the famous Cabaret Quatz Arts and back, them.
Hart Pease Danks, who wrote many pop- the competitors to compose a song en route.
The series now consist of eight guitar
ular compositions, among them "Don't Be The subject of the song was given out at solos and duets. All are very pretty
"The
and especially desirable easy teaching
Angry With Me Darling," "Silver Threads the moment of starting. I t w a s :
.Among the Gold," "Pauline," and others, Inconvenience of Having Corns." The de- pieces.
cision was based on ten points for pedes-
They are by Walter Burke and C. S. De
more or less forgotten to-day, died at Phila- trian prowess and ten for composition, and
Lano, two well-known composers of fa-
delphia on Friday morning, at the age of was won by Lafourchardiere.
vorite selections for the guitar.
69 years.

Alfred G. Robyn has just completed and
placed with his publishers, M. Witmark &
Sons, a new song which promises to rival
in popularity his famous balad, "Answer."
It is entitled "'Tis All I Ask," and in both
lyric and melody is a charming type of the
impassioned love song at its best.
Speaking of the recent acquirement of
the Recker publications Edward B. Marks,
of Stern & Co., referring to this as the
tenth catalogue merged with theirs during
the past eighteen months, said: "The
. smaller and middle class publisher finds it
expedient and profitable to have his cata-
logue exploited through a firm whose
wealth of resources leaves little to doubt,
as to the success of the venture." T h e
Recker catalogue is comprised of thirty-
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