Music Trade Review

Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 16

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THE
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
To date no signs of a dividend are discernible
from the bankrupt business of Howley, Dresser &
Co., now many months in the hands of a trustee.
As one creditor expressed it who was out over
?2,000, "I haven't got a button." Even a report
would be something.
A judgment for $8 was filed Wednesday last
against the Gotham Music Co., New York, in
favor of J. Loeb. Early in March this company,
in starting business, was incorporated with a
capital of $10,000. Twenty-eighth street is ap-
parently great in more ways than one.
The report that Ernest R. Ball would leave M.
Witmark & Sons to take a position in another
music house is without the slightest foundation,
this fact having been learned from Mr. Ball him-
self, who declares that his relations with his
present employers are of the pleasantest and
there is no reason whatever for his severing his
connections with them. Mr. Ball has been with
the Witmarks for the past two years, and he will
doubtless remain with them for several years to
come. He has written the music to two songs
that have become great favorites, namely, "In
the Shadow of the Pyramid," which is sung in
May Irwin's famous play "Mrs. Black Is Back,"
and "The Prettiest Gal in Borneo," being fea-
tured in the musical comedy "Smiling Island."
He has also written a new popular song that
promises to be a genuine hit this summer, name-
ly, "Get in Line for a Good Old Time."
T. B. Harms who recently started in business
for himself, has been seriously ill lately. The
current reports are favorable.
Charles K. Harris ran over to Philadelphia
last week to be present at the opening perform-
ance of "Higgledy-Piggledy," at the Garrick The-
atre. The production created a sensation, and
between the first and second acts Maurice Levl,
composer of the music and musical director of
the company, was compelled to wave his baton
with the audience whistling "The Game of Love"
without orchestra accompaniment. Mr. Harris
also called on prominent members of the trade to
renew old acquaintanceship, and received a cordial
welcome everywhere. On the price question Mr.
Harris announces a firm stand, and as an ear-
nest of his position he refused recently to accept
an offer of 20,000 copies at 10 cents for "I'm Try-
ing So Hard to Forget You," from a Chicago
jobber.
Fifteen thousand dollars is reported to have
been put out by Jerome Remick & Co. pushing
the sale of "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree,"
and another firm, much less conspicuous, is said
to have "blown in" $8,000 on "Mama's Boy,"
though the last statement receives little credence
in the trade. Commenting on this a third pub-
lisher remarked, ''If you've got the real thing, not
a cent need be spent beyond judicious advertis-
Che most Popular College Songs
The Most Popular College Songs
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Songs of the WESTKRN Colleges
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Songs of the Flag and Nation
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100 New Kindergarten Songs
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HINDS, NOBLE & ELDREDGE
3 J - 33 - 35 West 15th Street.
New York Ctty
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ing in the regular papers. This thing of hiring
singers to take up your songs is the plague spot
of the business. It isn't worth the money, not
by half."
A jobber chatting of the possibilities of melo-
dies that "look good," remarked that one pub-
lishing house had a waltz-march arrangement
that to him had all the appearances of a tremen-
dous winner. "In fact, I am of the opinion that
it may revolutionize dancing," he said. "It opens
with a bugle call, and slips from a march to a
waltz in the most fascinating way." The writers,
however, are keeping this alleged wonderful com-
position closely guarded, for as yet the "revolu-
tion" has not put in an appearance. Possibly
the jobber was simply loading up the friendly
newspaper man with that brand of "hot air" so
liberally dispensed in popular music circles.
Under a ruling of the Postoffice Department,
promulgated April 15, on and after September 1,
1905, sheet music supplements to newspapers
going through the mails as second-class matter
will be barred the privilege. Postage on such
copies must be paid at the rate to which the
enclosures subject them under the law. A num-
ber of daily papers have been sending out sheet
music with their Sunday editions, but the fore-
going decision will put a stop to the practice, and
likely such publishing houses that are really an-
nexes of the papers in question will also be down
and out.
A New York real estate dealer, speaking of ren-
tal troubles, said that "offices adjoining song
publishers' shops are made undesirable by those
who congregate about the entrances; and one
building I manage is partially untenanted be-
cause a brass band is employed next door turn-
ing out phonograph records."
Victor Herbert has been chosen by the Litch-
field County University Club of Litchfield, Conn.,
to write a symphony to be emblematic of that
county, or at least that part of the State. Mr.
Herbert is reported as saying he would make
the symphony the crowning achievement of his
life.
At a meeting of the Binghamton (N. Y.) Press
Club, April 5, a number of New York publishers
were awarded a vote of thanks for having fur-
nished the club with numerous professional
copies of music, and propose continuing the same
in the future, among them being Leo Feist, P. J.
Howley, Jerome Remick & Co., Theatrical Music
Supply Co., Sol Bloom, Charles K. Harris and
others.
Charles H. Loomis, who published the famous
Yale "Boola" march, and who has been sued by
Allen M. Hirsch, Yale '01, supposed to be its
composer, says now that Mr. Hirsch was not the
composer of the march and had no further con-
nection with it than to have his name on the
title page. Mr. Loomis avers that a number of
years ago he purchased from Cole & Johnson the
copyright to a composition known as "Lahola-
boola," and that, after it was rearranged, it was
published under the title of "Boola." Mr. Hirsch,
who was then in Yaye, was approached by Mr.
Loomis and an agreement was made whereby
Hirsch was to pose as the composer and was to
receive a royalty of 4 cents a copy on all sold
after the first thousand, on the condition that he
was not to compose or publish a piece in opposi-
tion. Mr. Loomis alleges that Hirsch has vio-
lated the terms of the contract, and threatens
to bring a counter suit. Hinds, Noble & Eld-
redge's story of the origin of this famous college
song differs materially from the above.
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MUSIC TRADE
A beautiful sacred song, entitled "The Bride of
God" has been published by E. Rueffer, 109 First
avenue, New York. The words are by a Sister of
St. Dominic and the number is dedicated to the
Rev. Mother Mechtilde, of the Dominican Con-
vent, Jersey City, N. J., in honor of her twenty-
fifth anniversary. I t is arranged with organ
accompaniment as well as violin or flute obligato,
THE WITMARK
Musical Productions
Lead the World
HERE IS THE L I S T -
LOOK THEM OVER:
IT HAPPENED IN NORDLAND by Glen
MacDonough and Victor Herbert.
LOVE'S LOTTERY by Stanislaus Stange and
Julian Edwards.
FANTANA by Sam S. Shubert, Rob't B.
Smith and Raymond Hubbell.
FILIBUSTER by J. P. Wilson and William
Loraine.
BABES IN TOYLAND by Glen MacDonough
and Victor Herbert. •
PRINCE OF PILSEN by Frank Pixley and
Gustav Luders.
WOODLAND by Frank Pixley and Gustav
Luders.
SHO-GUN by George Ade and Gustav Luders.
YANKEE CONSUL by Henry M. Blossom,
Jr., and Alfred G. Robyn.
DOLLY VARDEN by Stanislaus Stange and
Julian Edwards.
TENDERFOOT by Richard Carle and H. L.
Heartz.
SULTAN OF SULU by George Ade and Will-
iam Loraine.
BABETTE by Harry B. Smith and Victor
Herbert.
MAID AND THE MUMMY by Richard Carle
and Rob't Hood Bowers.
PEGGY FROM PARIS by George Ade and
William Loraine.
We stand alone as publishers of operas
that are successful. The above are our most
recent productions. We, however, publish a
great many more, all of which are well-known
among music lovers. As a means of refer-
ence we herewith give the list, by titles only:
THE AMEER, THE BURGOMASTER, THE
CHAPERONS, A CHINA DOLL, CYRANO
DE BERGERAC, THE EXPLORERS, FOR-
BIDDEN LAND, THE FORTUNE TELLER,
THE JOLLY MUSKETEER, KING DODO,
MAM'SELLE NAPOLEON, THE MAN FROM
CHINA, MR. PICKWICK, PRINCESS CHIC,
A ROYAL ROGUE, THE SINGING GIRL,
THE STORKS, THE VICEROY, WHEN
JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME.
Paul West, W. W. Denslow and J. W. Brat-
ton have just completed their musical ex-
travaganza, "The Pearl and the Pumpkin,"
which will be one of the grandest produc-
tions of the age. A popular work by popular
writers; all the music is published by us.
We also take this opportunity to announce
that we will shortly place on the market
two new operas by Victor Herbert, as well
as new works now in preparation by Julian
Edwards, Pixley & Luders, Blossom & Robyn,
Richard Carle and William Peters, John
Kendrick Bangs and Manuel Klein. These
writers are well-known and the public is ever
on the watch for anything from their pens.
We therefore suggest that you make a note
of these "pointers" on your calendar.
Send for complete catalog, new lists,
discounts, subscription ra.te. etc.
M. WITMARK & SONS
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON
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and should prove a good selling number. Another
publication of the same house is "Jolly Pick-
anninies," two-step by B. Rueffer. It is a clever
piece of writing and should win a large circle of
admirers.
Hopp Hadley, who was lately seen with the
"Sergeant Kitty" Company, during their tour on
the road, will enter vaudeville with a very clever
little singing specialty, the feature song of the
act being "Honey, I'm Waiting." Mr. Hadley has
been in musical comedy for the past two seasons
and possesses a remarkably fine baritone voice,
which he uses to good advantage.
stating that the song took no less than five en- the United States, speaks enthusiastically of
cores.
"Peter Piper," stating it was without doubt the
best two-step of the day; that all the band and
Barrington L. Brannan is the composer and the orchestra leaders were talking about it, and he
Brooklyn Music Co. are the publishers of "The predicted that it would be an even bigger hit
Norsemen," march-two-step; "Jewels," sacred than S. R. Henry's famous "Polly Prim."
song; "The Sweetheart in My Sunny Southern
Home"—publications which are destined by rea-
AN INTERESTING CONCERT.
son of their merits to win a large measure of
popularity in the trade. Mr. Barrington has the Sang a Number of Recent Publications of the
melodic gift as well as decided skill in arrange-
Oliver Ditson Co. Which Were Pleasing.
ment.
(Special to The Review.)
Boston, Mass., April 17, 1905.
One of the most interesting concerts given in
Boston this season was the one given by Miss
The management of the Lewis and Clark Expo-
Josephine Knight, soprano, and John Daniels,
sition, to be opened in June at Portland, Ore., are
tenor, at which each singer sang six songs re-
offering prizes for the best words and music to
cently published by Oliver Ditson Co. Miss
a song sounding the praises of "The Trail," the
Knight gave "Old Love Letters," Clare Kummer;
section devoted to the entertainment conces-
"Orpheus with His Lute," Charles Fonteyne Man-
sions. The competition remains open until
ney; "I Love and the World is Mine," Charles
May 1.
Fonteyne Manney; "Roses," H. Wakefield Smith;
"Shadows Laddie," H. Clough Leighter; "I Drink
Publishers declare that musical comedy has
the Fragrance of the Rose," H. Clough Leighter,
been overdone in New York, but that the West, es-
and Mr. Daniels Sang "A Rose of Easter Eve,"
MANUEL KLEIN.
pecially Chicago, is developing an apparently in-
Victor Harris; "Since We Parted," Paul Miersch;
satiable appetite for this class of entertainment.
One of the youngest composers now before the "O, for a Day of Spring," Addison F. Andrews;
The result is the "Windy City" is receiving
special attention along these lines. It also seems public, and one who has recently achieved a "Love's Whispers," W. Berwald; "I Wonder, Lit-
true that what suits the taste of Chicago is caviar fame that is accorded to few musicians, is Man- tle Girl," H. Clough Leighter; "The Rose of Ken-
uel Klein, who was chosen the musical director mare," Frederick Field Bullard. "Song at Sun-
in New York, with fe\»exceptions, of course.
of the great New York Hippodrome, which opened rise," trio for women's voices, with solo for so-
"Dearie," a new song by the talented Clare so auspiciously onj Wednesday evening, April prano, by Charles Fonteyne Manney, and pub-
Kummer (composer of "Egypt") was one of the 12. The papers the next day gave glowing ac- lished by Oliver Ditson Co., has been sung with
features at the "Sergeant Brue" production, the counts of the gorgeous entertainment, charac- fine success by many of the singing socie'ties of
informal opening of which took place in Phila- izing it as one of the most stupendous affairs ever the country during the past season. The Rubin-
delphia recently. It was sung by Sally Fischer, seen in the Metropolis. The ten special musical stein Club of Cleveland, O., gave it at their last
and the publishers, Jos. W. Stern & Co., received numbers, choruses and songs written by Mr. concert, with Miss Jesamine Pike as the soloist.
a telegram from the manager of the company Klein were commented on at length, and many
words of praise given to "The Animal King,"
DEATH OF DAVE BRAHAM.
which appears in "A Yankee Circus on Mars,"
The death of Dave Braham, who won fame as a
constituting the first part of the programme.
The incidental music in Part II., in which "An- composer and orchestra leader in the old Harri-
"MEET ME DOWN AT LUNA, LENA"
dersonville" is presented on an extensive spec- gan and Hart days, died on Tuesday, April 12, at
Biggest Season Song on the Market ! Get it!
tacular scale, was also composed by Mr. Klein. his home, 75 W. 131st street. The three came
"DO DROP IN AT DEW DROP I N N "
A brief biography of one who now stands so into prominence together, Harrigan and Hart as
Charming Waltz Song! A Hit!
high,
in public esteem may not be out of place. comedians and Braham, the musician who fur-
"BUSTER BROWN"
Mr. Klein began his musical studies at a very nished them songs which, for a time, were known
Cartoon Song. Hit in "Buster Brown" Pro-
duction.
early age. He is too modest to state when he the world over. He composed more than two
wrote his first composition, but his name was hundred of these songs. Mr. Braham was born
"AIN'T ANYBODY EVER GOIN' TO B U Y "
brought into prominence as a composer when in England sixty-seven years ago. He leaves a
Latest Coon Song and a Winner!
"Mr. Pickwick" appeared, and so successfully widow, two sons and four daughters.
ADDRESS ALL OHDEHS TO
was that comic opera brought out by De Wolf
THEATRICAL MUSIC SUPPLY CO.
THE THEATRICAL MUSIC SUPPLY CO.
Hopper that the public wanted to hear another
44 West 28th Street, New York
of equal merit. The music of "Mr. Pickwick"
"Ain't Any Body Ever Goin' To Buy?" by Burt
was written by Manuel Klein, the book by Green and Searl Allen, is the banner coon song
Charles Klein and the lyrics by Grant Stewart; of the year. A host of performers use this song
THE BIG SENSATIONAL SELLING
and immediately after the initial performance with great success.
SONG HIT OF 1905,
these three gentlemen found themselves famous.
An out-and-out winner is "Meet Me Down a t
tftf
Mr. Klein also wrote the incidental music to Luna, Lena," by Johnston, Brady and Frantzen.
"The Proud Prince," E. H. Sothern's play, and The profession continue to take hold of it with
Also
to "Captain Barrington," in which Charles Rich- enthusiasm, and it is predicted when the season
Love in a Phonograph,
Kisses,
man was a star.
Georgia,
A Bit O' Blarney,
is in swing the sales will be a record-breaker.
A House to Rent.
A Mormon Coon,
A work which will bring him many new
The publishers of the above songs, The The-
friends and which will be hailed with delight by atrical Music.Supply Co., have several fine num-
PUBLISHED BY
musical and literary circles everywhere, is a bers that they intend to place in big productions,
new comic opera which Mr. Klein is writing in notably "Sentimental Tommy Jones," "The Girls
collaboration with John Kendrick Bangs, the fa- of Our Department," "The Bull-Frog and the
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
mous humorist and author. It will no doubt be Owl," "The Dainty Little Clock Upon Her Hose"
the sensation of the season. No definite title has and "Kneading the Dough!" a topical song that
as yet been given to the new comic opera, which will be featured by Thos. Q. Seabrooke in vaude-
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
is founded on Mr. Bang's famous story, "The ville.
Spectronome." M. Witmark & Sons, New York,
POLLY PRIM MARCH
PETER PIPER MARCH
who are Mr. Klein's exclusive publishers, will
SHAME ON YOU
EGYPT
THE ADVERTISING OF MELODIES.
ZEL-ZEL
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
handle all the musical scores and songs of the
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
Now's the great graft for advertising comic
PEGGY BRADY
Hippodrome production, written by Mr. Klein,
opera melodies, for now's the season when songs
as well as the music in the new comic opera.
grow contagious. The weather is so fine that
PUBLICATIONS
NEW OPERATIC
when you sit o' nights by the open window,
NEW MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA.
ISLE OF SPICE
you're sure to hear some stroller on the street
LADY TEAZLE
SAMBO GIRL
MADCAP PRINCESS
Rehearsals are rapidly proceeding with Allan below you whistling, whistling, whistling. Sud-
MAMA'S PAPA
RED FEATHER
Lowe's
and Geo. Rosey's new musical extrava- denly, in your lonely window, you don't know
Published by
ganza "Kafoozelum," which will be produced in how, you grow a mood to be a minstrel yourself,
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
34 East 21st S t . New York
Chicago on May 14. Stern & Co. are busy get- and you find that you're whistling the tune thai
CHICAGO
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
ting out the musical numbers, as it is their inten- you're hearing. Then somebody in another win-
tion to have a number of the songs which prom- dow, maybe, takes it up; then somebody else in
ise to be the success of the production ready on the street. That's the reason you know more,
POPULAR SONG HITS
the
opening night. Several critics who have songs that you've heard at the theatre—they
" Lights oi Home," "Just a Picture oi You," " M y Sun-
burnt Lily," "They All Spoke Well of You," by the heard the musical score declare it to be one of spread like spring fever. The Evening Post sug-
gests that some enterprising press agent should
noted writers, Al. Trahern and Lee Orean Smith.
the best written in years.
get up a monopoly on spring breezes as a circu-
Robert
Recker,
said
to
be
one
of
the
best
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MUSIC
CO.
C. L. PARTEE
lating medium for publicity.
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