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MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
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In tKe World of M\isic PublisHing
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GOOD TIMES PREDOMINANT.
fact, that were it not for the recognized enterprise,
ambition and energy of American publishers, not
Publishers are not complaining of business this a tithe of the so-called musical plays or ordinary
week; on the contrary, the volume and results song and instrumental compositions would get
of trade are entirely to their satisfaction. Re- beyond the manuscript stage.
ports of a general nature are of an equal tenor
TWENTY-FOUR NEQRO MELODIES
from all parts of the country. In fact, sales are
above the average, the several houses with spe-
cial strong numbers dividing the honors. In The Latest Addition to the Musician's Library.
these days of keen competition and alluring in-
The Oliver Ditson Co. announce the issue, m
ducements with popular publications, it is a dif-
their Musician's Library, of a collection of
ficult matter to determine the special trend of
the market; in fact, it would be like painting "Twenty-four Negro Melodies," transcribed for
the lily or gilding refined gold to make a the piano by S. Coleridge-Taylor, the eminent
selection of the airs that are claimed to hold Africo-English composer. What Brahms has done
the individual affections of the public. Were the for the Hungarian folk music, Dvorak for the
supposable unprejudicial newspaper recorder to Bohemian, and Grieg for the Norwegian, Mr.
listen to the sirens who claim the "earth" with Coleridge-Taylor has endeavored to do for these
their productions, his would be a piebald report. negro melodies. In treating these melodies the
In a commercial spirit it may be said, how- composer has been careful to preserve their dis-
ever, that business is quite good in all branches. tinctive traits and individuality. He has given
Sales are equal to expectations, and there is no them form and structure, however, through con-
special disposition just at present to cut prices, sistent thematic development, entitling them to
as the "department store fiend" is entertained a high place in piano literature. The volume
only as a dire necessity, and its presence is wel- contains an explanatory foreword, and a portrait
and sketch of the composer, the latter by Booker
comed—rather tolerated—only on that score.
The general tone of the trade is excellent, and T. Washington, who has also supplied an account
the publications in hand and in contemplation of negro folk music.
are of a character that will reflect credit on the
SCORES A BIG SUCCESS.
writers and publishers, for it is an established
I will give $50 for the accepted manu-
script of a two-step for pia.no. Address
H. A. SAGE,
117 West Fort St.
DETROIT, MICH.
INSTRUMENTAL SUCCESSES
Published for piano solo, orchestra, band, violin and
all combinations of mandolins, guitars and banjos.
Evangellne Caprice—The Maestro March—Flower of
Mexico, Intermezzo—Belle of the Highlands—American
Guild March.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
23 EAST 20TH ST.
NEW YORK CITY
SIX SUCCESSFUL SOLITAIRES
By Authors of Note and Repute
Kisses,
Love in a Phonograph,
A Bit 0' Blarney, Georgie,
A Mormon Coon, A House to Rent.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
N E W YORK
"The Isle of Bong Bong" Produced in Chicago
Full of Winning Numbers Which Will be
Sung All Over the Country.
(Special to The Review.)
faces of the recipients, at the close of the first
act. The comedy is an undoubted success and
assured of an extended run. Many first night-
ers occupied the seats, including Charles K. Har-
ris, who journeyed from New York, accom-
panied by Judge Sondheim, to witness the initial
performance.
REVIEWOQRAPHS.
"Buster Brown," by Fenelon E. Dooling, of
the Theatrical Music Supply Co., and Meldrid
E. Bent, of Terre Haute, Ind., is the new song
interpolated Wednesday in the musical comedy
of that name now playing at the Majestic The-
atre, New York. Extra comic verses have been
written by R. F. Outcault, who has designed the
title page for the song. Mr. Outcault is the well-
known creator of little "Buster," who is known
to all the world now. The advance orders for
this song are great, and already orchestra lead-
ers are sending in for the two-step medley now
ready. This song is expected to be one of the
largest sellers ever published. The title page is
extremely clever, in fact, it is the genuine "Out-
cault" article, the "Real Thing."
An advance royalty was paid Mr. Outcault for
the publication rights of the song, which h a s
been copyrighted in all the civilized countries of
the world. Also as a matter of general news it
may be added, that $4,000 are paid weekly by a
syndicate of newspapers throughout the world
for the use of the "Buster Brown" cartoons, in-
cluding two leading papers in England, one in
South Africa, two in Australia and the remainder
in the United States.
Chicago, 111., March 15, 1905.
Amid the display of enthusiasm that out-
An English exchange says: "Paul Dresser is
rivaled the greetings accorded previous produc-
tions in the home of musical successes, "The ambitious to write a song that will live for gen-
Isle of Bong Bong" was given its premier at the erations as an American classic. A worthy am-
La Salle Theatre last evening. The comedy, by bition enough, but if he wants it to have the fin-
Frank Hough and Will Adams, with musical set- est publicity he should send it to an English
tings by Joseph E. Howard, and staged by Gus publisher and thus avail himself of the un-
Sohlke, achieved the greatest triumph of the equaled popularizing powers of the pirates."
season; and despite efficient stage management, Paul is now on 28th street, and feels reasonably
that carried the action along without a break, happy. Whether his music will again assert it-
the continuous applause and vociferously de- self remains to be seen.
manded encores delayed the last curtain fall un-
"Easy Street," one of the latest additions to
til midnight. Almost a score of musical num- Sol. Bloom's catalogue, is reported a decided hit
bers are introduced, at least a dozen of which whenever sung. It is said all the leading pro-
singly would spell success. Among them are fessionals have added it to their repertoire, and
"My Illinois,' sung by Olive Vail; "If I Were being used by so many of the leading singers the
the Man in the Moon," by Al Shean; "Heap feeling usually noticeable on account of limiting
Love," an Indian song, by Herbert Lorenz; "Oh, the privilege is entirely absent, much to the re-
the Deuce, What's the Use," by Florence Hol- lief of its genial publisher. In short, "Easy
brook, and "Diplomacy," by Cecil Lean. Mr. Street," the music by that versatile writer, Mr.
Howard, the composer, also introduced "Just Say H. Penn, is not only looking good but is making
Hello to Chicago."
good, which is decidedly more to the poiijtt.
About a half ton of flowers, passed across the
footlights to the old and new favorites, obscured
"Carissima." Arthur A. Penn's concert num-
almost everything on the stage save the smiling ber, anoiher of Sol. Bloom's stellar issues, has
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
PETER PIPER MAflCH
EGYPT
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
PEGGY BRADY
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
ZEL-ZEL
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
PUBLICATIONS
NEW OPERATIC
LADY TEAZLE
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
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Published by
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
CHICAGO
ISLE OF SPICE
SAMBO GIRL
MAMA'S PAPA
34 East 21st St., New York
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
POPULAR SONG HITS
" Lights of home," "Just a Picture of You," " My Sun-
burnt Lily," "They All Spoke Well of You," by the
noted writers, Al. Trahern and Lee Orean Smith.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
23 East 20th Street
New York City
The Songs that are Always in Demand
GOOD-BYE, LITTLE GIRL, GOOD-BYE
LISTEN TO THE BIG BRASS BAND
PRETTIEST GAL IN BORNEO
YOU'RE THE FLOWER OF MY HEART, SWEET ADELINE
GOOD-NIGHT, BELOVED, GOOD-NIGHT
BECAUSE YOU WERE AN OLD SWEETHEART OF MINE
HAPPY JAPPY SOLDIER MAN
RESIGNATION
TAMMANY
ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR
THE GIRL WHO CARES FOR ME
THERE'S NOTHING NEW TO SAY
Cobb and Edwards
Dave Reed, Jr.
McPherson and Ball
Gerard and Armstrong
Fay and Oliver
Jacobs and Robinson
West and Bratton
Caro Roma
Bryan and Edwards
Heelan and Brachman
Cobb and Edwards
Luther and Robyn
IVf. WITMARK & SONS
NEW
YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON