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has been buried and the pipe of peace resur-
rected and put into action. By the way, Will
von Tilzer, a co-manager of the Harry von Tilzer
Music Publishing Co., returned from his west-
ern trip with a bundle of orders.
MUSIC
brother-in-law, respectively, of "P. J." The firm
have leased premises at 41 West 28th street, as
previously announced, and practically control,
with the exception of thirty numbers sold to
James S. Curtin, the theatrical manager, almost
the entire catalogue formerly owned by the
Howley-Dresser Co. They also have several new
numbers ready to spring.
HOW TO WRITE LYRICS.
For those who write lyrics or words for music
an English correspondent has laid down what
he calls a few golden rules, to wit: "There are
such things as imagination, a feeling for what
Rudolph Aronson's spirited "Our President"
is tenderest and most appealing in nature, a
march—written for and dedicated to President
sense of rhythm and a knowledge of the canons
Roosevelt—has been chosen as the opening num-
of prosody. If you set out with a perception or
ber on the programme at the coming inaugural
One of the best known ballad writers who has an endowment in any of these respects you are
ball, Washington, D. C, on March 4. This ball
"come out of the West," is Arthur Gillespie, a handicapped from the start. In fact, you are by
promises to be the most magnificent that ever
native of Illinois. Mr. Gillespie's first great way of being a poet, and that is fatal to your
marked the inauguration of an American Presi- song hit was "Absence Makes the Heart Grow success as a writer of 'words for music' Of
dent. The "Lady and the Tiger," the latest
Fonder," the music of which was written by course, you may attempt to be original, but as
comic opera, by Joe Howard, will go on at the La
Herbert Dillea. Other successful songs followed. we are not supposed to know what your capabil-
Salle Theatre, Chicago, March 15.
He was once asked when he preferred to work, ities are we cannot say whether or not you are
to which he replied: "Whenever I feel the in- wise to rely upon your powers of invention. The
The press agent with the F. B. Haviland Pub-
spiration." Mr. Gillespie's four latest songs, greater the lack of imagination the better, so
lishing Co., had this to say of his firm's activity
which are rapidly becoming famous, are as fol- far as we have observed. But your originality
among the professionals: "Pauline Moran is a
lows: "In Milwaukee" and "In Missouri Far
may be of no ordinary type, and it may or may
top-liner on Pastor's bill and receives five en-
Away," written with J. George Loos, Jr.; "You're not make an indelible impression, and be thereby
cores each performance to 'Rare Old Bird.'
Just the Same Old Gal," the music of which is either a curse to you or a blessing.
'What the Brass Band Played' and 'Longing For
by Herbert Dillea, and "My Crucifix," the latter
"Our advice is fling away originality; by that
You,' by Drislane and Morse, are in great de-
of which he wrote both words and music. Mr. fault fell the poets—as writers of song words.
mand. We can't count the thousands who are
Gillespie is constantly on the lookout for new Of course, Shakespeare, Milton, Longfellow, Shel-
using 'College Life,' by Frantzen. Brandon and
ideas, and the probability is that he will write ley, Byron, Keats, and one or two more have
Wiley are featuring 'Danuel'—so are Alice War-
even better songs than those which have made been set by composers, but we doubt whether the
ren, Carrie West, Anna Kenwick and Carlisle
him famous, for he is one who seeks to do bet- words were really written to order. It is not
and Parry. 'Bonita' writes that 'Can't You See
ter work every day. M. Witmark & Sons are Mr. the best road to originality to read either mod-
My Heart Beats All For You' goes great with
Gillespie's exclusive publishers.
ern or defunct poets, and certainly to write like
her act. Max Ruter is making a hit with Jas-
1
them would do you no good in the eyes of pub-
per. "
INCIDENTAL TO THE HOUSE OF SOL BLOOM lishers, who scent from afar off anything that
Sunday evening Al. La Rue, one of the best-
smacks of artistry. In so brief a discourse it is
No less than thirty first-class headline acts
known arrangers and a writer of some note, as
impossible to lay before the mind of the ambiti-
well, died at his New York home from a compli- are now featuring Arthur A. Penn's concert num- ous writer of lyrics all that we had in our mind
ber "Carissima," which looks like being a real
cation of diseases, aged forty-five years. He had
at the outset.
hit despite the fact that it is not one of the so-
been ill but nine days. For the past seven years
"A sovereign rule—which if observed some-
called "popular" songs. Among the latest to add
he was with Chas. K. Harris as arranger, and
times brings in a guinea reward—is to write
this
delightfully
tuneful
song
to
their
repertoire
he had prepared all the band and orchestra parts
about love, the sea, the rose, the hollyhock—
as well for the house. Some of his songs are are the Grand Opera Quartette, the Grand Opera everything in the garden is lovely to the pub-
Trio,
Blanche
Goulet,
Ruth
Ardelle,
Cosmopoli-
also widely known. At one time he was with
tan Quartette, Metropolitan Ladies' Quartette, lisher and the soprano. But a liberal education
the Dockstader & Primrose minstrel company
in affairs of the heart and the ocean and a
and was thought highly of by the entire the- Margaret Ashton and others.
knowledge
of navigation are, of course, neces-
It is a significant fact that Sol. Bloom now has
atrical profession. Mr. Harris, speaking of Mr.
sary in order to win success as a successful
three
big
new
winners,
all
of
an
entirely
differ-
La Rue's unexpected death, feelingly said: "He
writer on these favorite topics. Presupposing
ent mould, and all issued within the past few
was one of the best arrangers in America and a
the above-mentioned qualifications, the ambitious
weeks,
to
wit.:
"The
Mormon
Coon,"
"Kisses"
fine gentleman; a capital good fellow with a
writer of 'words for music' can go ahead without
host of staunch friends the country over, as he and "Carissima." This takes no account, of
any impertinent advice from outsiders."
course,
of
the
ever-sparkling
and
effervescent,
"A
was prominent in Masonic affairs."
Bit o' Blarney," which is bowling along as fast
WITMARK'S LATEST SONG HITS.
The incorporating certificate of P. J. Howley, as ever, and is one of the most genuine successes
ever recorded by this successful house.
New York, was issued Friday last. The capital
The following list will give an idea of a few
Jen Latona, of the world-known team of Frank of M. Witmark & Sons latest song "hits" of the
is $10,000. Directors: P. J. Howley, B. M. How-
& Jen Latona, is featuring William H. Penn's "popular" variety:
ley, E. F. Hagen. The latter are brother and
"All I Needed Was the
tuneful novelty, "Love in a Phonograph," one of Money," "AH is Fair in Love and War," "Beware
the best of the lighter numbers this popular com- of the Brigand Bold," "Because You Were An
INSTRUMENTAL SUCCESSES
poser has written.
Published for piano solo, orchestra, band, violin and
Old Sweetheart of Mine," "Come Down, Ma
all combinations of mandolins, guitars and banjos.
I. Waldman Teschner, business manager, who Evenin' Star," "Come, Sweet Love," "Coonville
Evangellne Caprice—The Maestro March—Flower of
recently was inducted as a master Mason in the Cullud Band," "'Cause I Only Had a Quarter to
Mexico, Intermezzo—Belle of the Highlands—American
Guild March.
lodge whose membership is recruited largely My Name," "Dat Am Chicken," "Freddie," "Good
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
from the musical and theatrical professions, made Night, Beloved, Good Night," "Get the Habit,"
a couple of hurried out-of-town trips in the past "Good-Bye, Little Girl, Good-Bye," "Happy Jappy
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fortnight and closed several important deals for Soldier Man," "Here's to the Nut Brown-Ale,"
the house of Sol. Bloom.
"It's a Hard Game," "In a Birch Canoe," "If I
Emma Carus made a hit with "Easy Street" Should," "In Dreamland, in Dreamland," "Just
at the New York Theatre, New York, Sunday Idle Dreams," "Kate Kearney," "Listen to the
By Author* of Note and Repute
night. The verses are by Raymond A. Browne Big Brass Band," "Lolita," "My Sonny Boy,"
Kisses,
Love in a Phonograph,
and the music by W. H. Penn. The melody is a "Mumm's the Word," "Mary Canary," "Nola,"
tuneful waltz in Mr. Penn's best vein. The "Resignation," "Sweet Adeline," "Star of My
A Bit 0' Blarney, Georgie,
chorus runs as follows:
Life," "Tessie," "There's Nothing New to Say,"
A Mormon Coon, A House to Rent.
Easy Street, Easy Street.
"Those Songs My Mother Used to Sing," "The
That's the address that can't be beat;
PUBLISHED BY
I don't care what the number is
Girl Who Cares For Me."
SIX SUCCESSFUL SOLITAIRES
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bid g.,
NEW YORK
Or what side, I'll be satisfied;
Easy Street, Easy Street,
With a girlie who's nice and sweet,
I'd be content to pay rent for a tent,
Upon Easy Street.
A NEW MARCH BY S. R. HENRY.
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
PETER PIPER MARCH
EGYPT
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
ZEL-ZEL
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
PEGGY BRADY
LADY TEAZLE
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
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A cousin to the famous "Polly Prim" march
has just appeared, namely, "Peter Piper." In
this composition Mr. Henry has again struck
upon a vein of melody which attracted music
lovers to "Polly Prim," and if possible even
greater success will be made by the new march.
Miss Dorothy Evans, one of the leading vocal-
ists in Utica, N. Y., was a feature at the Orpheum
Theatre in that city, during the week of January
30th. She sang the ballad by Arthur J. Lamb
and S. R. Henry, entitled "When the Harvest
Moon is Shining On the River," with great suc-
cess.
"ATHLETIC GIRL" A SUCCESS.
"The Athletic Girl," produced at Thompson &
Dundy's new Colonial Music Hall, New York, is
full of songs. One of these, "Topsy Turvy Oska-
loosa Lou," has clever lines, and another,
"There's Only One Little Old New York," is like-
ly to be whistled a good deal. Virginia Levick
and Libbie Blondell both sang it. The proprie-
tors could not resist the temptation to put in a
song about the glories of Luna Park, of which
famous Coney Island attraction they are the
enterprising originators and owners.
NEW MUSIC FROM C. U PARTEE.
Mandolin
Solos—"The
Celestial
Chord,"
"Dream On," "Fantasie," "At Twilight," "The
Sweetest Flower" and "March Triumphant," by
J. Robert Morris.