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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Al. La Rue. Other selections well received were:
BUSINESS MUCH IMPROVED.
"Ma Southern Oriole," by H. J. Koenig; "Froggie
Big Foreign Demand for American Songs— Frog," by Bert Howard; "Dear Old College Days,"
Opening of Summer Resorts Also Helps— by Theo. Bendix; "The Cow and the Bee," and
Collections Have Improved—A Review of the "When You Are Really It," by Theo. Bendix and
Mrs. Louise Morgan Sill. Chas. K. Harris, who
Situation by a Publisher of Importance.
holds the publishing privileges, and Meyer Cohen,
Though near the tail end of the regular sea- manager of the Harris house, came over from
son, business this past week picked up smartly New York to see the production.
and the prospects for the time being are quite
bright. In fact, there appears to be a rift in the
RECENT DITSON PUBLICATIONS.
cloud, for some reason or other, though the vol-
(Special to The Review.)
ume of trade is not what it should be. Possibly
Boston, Mass., May 16, 1905.
the activity in the foreign market for American
"We had the biggest April business we ever
popular songs is being felt, as reports from Lon-
don state the demand is increasing at a rate so had, in all our departments," said Superintendent
Woodman at the Oliver Ditson Co. this week,
marked that for the first time in the history of
the business English publishers are bidding "and we feel confident that the present year will
against each other for the privilege of handling be in the same proportion." From the Ditson
the goods. The opening of the summer resorts press there has just been issued Descriptive Cir-
io also having its effect, and melodies framed cular P, of cantatas and operettas. The company
to exploit the attractions of places enjoying na- makes it particularly plain that "everything con-
tional repute are being pushed to the front al- tained in this catalogue can be obtained of your
most to the exclusion of other lines. Jobbers own music dealer," and thus helps the dealer.
Another product of the Ditson press is a vol-
are doing well, much better than for the preced-
ing two weeks; but even then orders are neither ume of "Humorous quartettes for men's voices,"
so large nor frequent as the time of year should by Lee G. Krantz, a magnificent collection of
warrant. The wind-up of the theatrical season, laugh-provoking songs which will be very pop-
with the companies coming in off the road, is ular. A volume of Schumann's songs is soon to
a period when publishing languishes, and this is be issued in the Musician's Library.
about the condition of affairs. Collections have
improved; in some quarters they are said to be STERN'S NEW MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS.
really good.
One of the principal musical productions which
Commenting on the situation, a prominent pub- will be presented in New York the coming season
lisher made the following observations to The is entitled "The Duke of Duluth," in which Nat
Review: "Trade is fair, I might say quite good M. Wills will star. The libretto is by Geo. H.
in spots; but it is uneven, and still lacks ginger Broadhurst and the music by Max S. Witt, at
and push. But, then, what could any one ex- (present the musical director 1 of the "Son of
pect now. A little flurry was caused by a case Rest" production, in which Mr. Wills is just con-
of so-called piracy. It is nonsense. The truth cluding a successful tour of the United States of
of the matter is the publisher who is said to over three years. The new piece has a breezy
have been the sufferer has found the sales of
comic libretto and Mr. Witt's musical numbers,
the publication in question drop off suddenly most of which are in course of completion, are
after he has filled the market, and then run exceedingly tuneful. "The Duke of Duluth" will
across some old copies which he has mistaken open in Chicago and later will come to New York
for pirated stuff. We have had the same experi- for a long run at the Majestic Theatre. The
ence ourselves. As a matter of fact, it is a score and musical numbers will be published by
hullabaloo over nothing at all. Not but what Jos. W. Stern & Co.
it is easy to turn the trick, but so far American
publishers have had no occasion to complain.
THE POPULAR SONG AT CONEY.
The Canadian pirates are still at work reproduc-
ing our sheet music, but they are doing it on
At the opening day of Coney Island, when the
so small a scale as to have little if any effect on attractions of Luna Park were exhibited for the
the market."
first time Saturday last, "Meet Me Down at Luna,
Lena," published by the Theatrical Music Sup-
ply House, 44 West 28th street, New York, is
"SIMPLE SIMON SIMPLE" SCORES.
reported as making the hit of the auspicious
(Special to The Itevlew.)
occasion. This is what one witness said:
Philadelphia, May 15, 1905.
" 'Meet Me Down at Luna, Lena,' sang the
The premier of the rural operatic extravaganza multitude which thronged the White City by the
"Simple Simon Simple," by Charles H. Brown and Sea Saturday, and Lena was there—thousands
Otis F. Wood-, was given at Nixon & Zimmer- of her. Dreamland will have to hustle to get
man's Theatre to-night before a crowded house. a song as appropriately named as the new one,
Its reception was extremely cordial; in short, a which every attraction that furnishes music was
pronounced success. Among the song hits were: featuring on the opening day."
"My Oskaloosa Lou," by J. Arndt Morris;
"Mamma's Lovey Dear," by Chas. Puerner; "Sim-
ALL FROM SOL BLOOM'S CATALOGUE.
ple Simon Simple," by Carlos Curti; "Picka-
A spectacular act, which will shortly be seen
ninny Mose," by Rollin W. Bond; "Tulips," by
on the bdg vaudeville circuits is Sheldon's
"U. S. A. Girls," an aggregation of pretty maid-
JEROME H. REHICK & CO. ens, who sing, dance and otherwise fill out
ANNOUNCE
twenty enjoyable minutes. They are using ex-
clusively the publications of Sol Bloom, notably
"MY IRISH MOLLY O"
the
song "The Girl of the U. S. A.," which was
BY JEROflE & SCHWARTZ
written by Wm. H. Penn. Other numbers in the
The terrific hit in "Sergeant Brue," sung
act were contributed by Arthur A. Penn, Ken-
by Blanche Ring, and other big hits by Je-
neth S. Clark, and others of the Bloom staff.
rome & Schwartz.
Camille D'Arville, who has been for some time
in retirement, as far as theatrical matters was
JEROHE H. REHICK & CO. concerned, has decided to re-enter the profession
and will make her appearance in vaudeville, us-
DETROIT and CHICAGO.
ing exclusively, as heretofore, the publications
45 West 28th Street,
-
NEW YORK
of Sol Bloom, making a fea^u.r$ of "Carissima,"
SOME PARTEE SUCCESSES
Becoming Famous the Country Over—Being
Utilized for Piano Players—Worth Investi-
gating.
The C. L. Partee Music Co., of 23 Bast 20th
street, New York, are meeting with excellent
success in the sales of their desirable instru-
mental and vocal publications. Included in these
is the "Maestro" march, by Rollin W. Bond,
which is reproduced in music rolls by the Aeolian
Co., New York City, and also by the Perforated
Music Roll Co., New York City. "The Flower of
Mexico," intermezzo, by Carlos Curti, leader of
orchestra a t the Waldorf-Astoria, is also repro-
duced in music rolls for mechanical instruments
by the Aeolian Co., New York City, and "Queen
of the Ball" concert waltz, by Carlos Curti, which
is now heard in the phonographs.
All these publications are issued for every con-
ceivable combination of instruments, including
full military band, full orchestra, piano solo, and
all combinations of violins, mandolins, guitars
and banjos. In addition the C. L. Partee Music
Co. now control and publish the four popular
song hits by the famous writers, Al. Trahern and
Lee Orean Smith, entitled "Lights of Home,"
"Just a Picture of You," "My Sunburnt Lily,"
and "They All Spoke Well of You." The sales
of those have lately been so large that the C. L.
Partee Music Co. have been obliged to issue large
editions of "Lights of Home" and "They All
Spoke Well of You."
The song, "Just a Picture of You," is a high-
class ballad, which is constantly gaining in favor
each day, and is already being sung by promi-
nent vocalists throughout the country.
These four songs are exceptionally good, with
beautiful melodies, clean words, and are hand-
somely gotten up and printed. Being all so dif-
ferent and exceptionally good in their class, they
are destined to have not only a large sale but to
last for years.
Dealers would do well to write to the C. L.
Partee Music Co. for their terms on these issues.
GREAT SUMMER HIT!!
••MEET ME DOWN AT LUNA, LENA"
Biggest Season Song on the Market ! Get it!
"DO DROP IN AT DEW-DROP I N N "
Charming Waltz Song! A Hit!
"BUSTER BROWN"
Cartoon Song. Hit in "Buster Brown" Pro-
duction.
"AIN'T ANYBODY EVER COIN' TO BUY"
Latest Coon Song and a Winner!
ADDRESS ALL OUDKHH TO
THEATRICAL MUSIC SUPPLY CO.
44 Wast 28th Street, New York
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
ZEL-ZEL
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
PETER PIPER MARCH
EGYPT
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
PEGGY BRADY
LADY TEAZLE
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
I
ISLE OF SPICE
SAMBO GIRL
MAMA'S PAPA
Published by
JOS. W. STERN & CO.,
CHICAGO
LONDON
34 East 21st St., New York
SAN FRANCISCO
POPULAR SONG HITS
"Lights of Home," "Just a Picture of You," "My Sun-
burnt Lily," "They AH Spoke Well of You," by the
doted writers, Al. Trahern and Lee Orean Smith.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
23 5»9t 3Qth Street
New York City