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Honeymoon," a reverie which is of exceptional
beauty, and a number of marches and waltzes
which have rapidly become standards at all the
best concerts and dances.
In addition to "The Man From China," Mr.
West and Mr. Bratton have in readiness another
comedy, "The Princess Bon Bon," which will be
produced in the fall, and are at work upon an
elaborate extravaganza. The Witmarks have also
in press a number of new instrumental pieces by
Mr. Bratton which will be issued shortly.
FLASHES FROM A LIVE WIRE.
Preliminary to the opening of "Dreamland,"
Coney Island's new pleasure resort, and a rival
of the famous Luna Park for public favor, and as
a part of the publicity scheme, fifty-six bands
will start on a fixed date from various points
in New York and converge at Madison Square
Garden, when Arthur Pryor will direct the musi-
cal aggregation, numbering fully 1,000 pieces.
Preparations to this end are now in hand, and
the music publishers, having popular successes
on tap, are receiving orders for orchestrations at
the rate of -seventy-five per number, from ex-Sen-
ator W. H. Reynolds, the well known Brooklyn
real estate operator and president of the company
exploiting "Dreamland." Song writers, whose
productions are being considered, if not already
selected, are in a ferment of expectation or trepi-
dation, according to circumstances.
According to a publisher, who should know
from constant experience in the game, "infringe-
ments are more flagrant than ever." Another
high priest in the business endorsed this view,
and went further by declaring there were
"mighty few writers with even the slightest sug-
gestion of originality. They take a line of a
popular piece and build something around it, and
there you are. I must except Jerome and
Schwartz, however, for they certainly work along
original lines, are receiving the reward such writ-
ings bring, and have an army of imitations to
contend with."
Daly's Theatre is to reverberate to the stirring
echoes of the Heidelberg song and the "sea-shell"
and "violet" numbers for just three weeks prior
to the sailing of "The Prince of Pilsen" company,
under the direction of Savage, for a Spring sea-
son in London. Richie Gunn is designing new
costumes for the London production which, it is
said, will be even more elaborate than the delight-
ful one which ran for so many months at the
Broadway Theatre.
George Ade's new musical play, "The Sho-
Gun," which was tried "on the dog" in Milwau-
kee for its first appearance, where it remained
only three days, was transferred to the Stude-
baker Opera House, Chicago, last week, where
it will remain indefinitely. His publishers, M.
Witmark & Sons, are enthusiastic over the recep-
tion given "The Sho-Gun," which they pronounce
the cleverest and brightest of any of Mr. Ade's
comic operas. The author is also tremendously
pleased with what he declares is thu Dest work he
has yet done in the line. The song hits are great,
lyrically and musically considered, the leaders be-
ing: "Little Mizell May," "I Am Yours Truly" and
"She's Just a Little Different From the Other That
I Know." Characteristic of Ade is his personal
modesty, and though a newspaper man of ex-
perience and years of association, he strongly
objects to seeing his picture in print, and says
things when it is proposed.
After listening to his new composition, "A Bit
o" Blarney," at John Philip Sousa's concert at
the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City,
on Sunday, J. Fred Helf, the composer, had the
satisfaction of being personally complimented by
the famous bandmaster on the tremendous suc-
cess of his composition. The audience had en-
thusiastically demanded an encore, and Mr. Sousa
himself pronounced "A Bit o' Blarney" one of
the most emphatic successes, not only of that
concert in particular, but of his entire reper-
toire; and promised to play and programme this
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number at all of his prominent concerts through-
out the country. Evidently Sol Bloom has an-
other big instrumental hit on his catalogue.
P. Ashdown, the 14th street publisher, who
makes a specialty of foreign and teaching courses,
at one time was an earnest and persistent seeker
after a fortune in the gold fields of South Africa.
How near he succeeded deponent saith not, but he
now seems content with his publishing business.
"The Tenderfoot," made famous by Richard
Carle's clever book and better acting, and Blos-
som's music, celebrated its centennial perform-
ance at the New York Theatre, Tuesday evening.
Principals, the company and the publishers made
it a red letter occasion.
Robt. Grau, who figured out a fortune and glit-
tering glory with Mme. Patti's "positively last
farewell," which developed into the real thing be-
fore it was half finished, is once more in quar-
ters with Chas. K. Harris, on 31st street. There
he may be found daily, a picturesque party as he
pedestrinates about the place, hands behind his
back, and probably scheming out great things,
either with music as the moving force or the
revelations of the stock ticker as the expectant
realization of his fondest hopes.
M. Theo. Frain, a publisher of the gentler sex,
has established herself at 20 W. 15th street, hav-
ing removed from 5 E. 14th street. The lady also
represents the Clayton F. Summy Co., Chicago, in
the eastern territory, the agency formerly in the
hands of William Maxwell & Co.
Leo Feist, the publisher with a reputation
among the professionals and artists as a luncheon
entertainer with a new daily record, will be mar-
ried in the month of roses, and will therefore be
that envied of less fortunate men, a "June bride-
groom."
Song hits that call for frequent repetition are
designated "the infliction" by orchestra leaders.
It is a term of the highest compliment to writers
who are not only proud of but exceedingly anx-
ious to have applied to any of their compositions.
Wm. Redmond, on Howley-Dresser Co.'s office
and vocal staff, who created an unusual stir at
the Star Theatre, Sunday night, by his singing
of "On a Good Old Trolley Ride" and "Dear Old
Girl," appeared in a special programme at the
Hotel Chamberlin, Old Point Comfort, Va., Wed-
nesday and Thursday evening, before a conven-
tion of southern business men. His selections
were "When I Am Away From You, Dear," "Dear
Old Girl" and "If I Should Say I Love You," all
tenor solos, and which he rendered in his cus-
tomary admirable manner. His colleagues in the
"turn" were J. Lloyd Wilson, baritone, and John
W. Ammon, monologuist.
BIG PRIZE FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS.
After offering prizes exceeding $1,000 for an
acceptable musical composition, of which the au-
thor must be a born American, the Ladies' Home
Journal seems dissatisfied with the result. Fully
3,500 manuscripts were submitted, but W. J.
Henderson, music critic of the New York Sun,
the judge, is said to have rejected every one as
not coming up to the standard. In a recent is-
sue, the Journal invites composers to try again,
and says: "We are still dissatisfied with the
character of the musical compositions that come
to us for publication . . . We want a waltz
that is danceable. The same with a march or two-
step, filled with good time, snappy and brisk,
and full of color and movement. Also songs mu-
sically good, but popular, within easy range of
the average voice."
ROSEY'S LATEST MARCH SUCCESS.
Although it is by no means necessary for the
composer of the "Honeymoon" or the "Handicap"
marches, to use a title as commanding or impera-
tive as he has chosen for his latest effort, namely,
"Fall in Line," nevertheless, he accepted the sug-
gestion from his publishers, Jos. W. Stern & Co.,
with the confidence that he at all times reposed
in them during the years of profitable association
with them.
The title sounded good to him, and was ac-
cepted forthwith. The publishers state that the
most important orchestral and band organiza-
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Instrumental Novelties
Popular Vocal Successes
The Sentry—March and Two-Step.
Because You Were an Old Sweetheart
The Roses' Honeymoon—Reverie.
of Mine.
Our Royal Visitor—March and Two- You're the Flower of My Heart, Sweet
Step. ,
Adeline.
Wigwam Dance—Indian Two-Step.
Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry?
Thoughts of Love—Waltzes.
I Love You All the Time (Wizard of
The Hyacinth—Intermezzo.
Oz).
Laces and Graces—Novelette.
Follow the Crowd on a Sunday.
Sincerely Yours—March and Two- Coonville's Cullud Band.
Step.
I've Got to Go Now, 'Cause I Think
Franco American Dance (Peggy from
It's Going to Rain.
Paris).
Good Night, Beloved, Good Night.
Hop Lee—Chinese Dance (Tender-
Just for To-night.
foot).
I'll be Your Honey in the Springtime.
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