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MUSIC
TRADE! REVIEW
ITffifl: WORLD OF
culiar condition due to absurdly low prices, pub- effects, and is called "By the Light of the Honey-
lishers could very well feel contented with pres- moon." It is by far the daintiest number in the
ent business. Of course, every year sees a new show, and shares the musical honors of the piece
In Both Publishing and Retailing Branches of
quirk in the way things are done, and every in- with "Milo," which is sung by June McCree, and
the Business—Not Always Fair Returns for
novation means the expenditure of more money, which the entire audience whistles and hums as
Capital Invested—The Situation Analyzed
so that unless a house is on a pretty good foun- it leaves the theater.
at Some Length.
dation financially they are not to be envied; for
even the most meritorious and catchy melody re-
A marked improvement in business is notice-
REV1EWOGRAPHS.
able for the past week. Sales have increased quires promoting and exploiting until it gets
agoing. The price-cutting proposition. I am This week Sol Bloom begins moving his busi-
and trade throughout the country is more active
ness from the New Amsterdam Theater Building
in sheet music as well as in folio and edition is- afraid, will take a long time to adjust. It looks
to his new building at 3 East 42d street, just off
very much now as if each publisher must play a
sues. To be sure, it would be indeed strange if
of Fifth avenue, New York. This place has been
lone hand. Such a thing as an agreement cer-
the publishers were not partaking of the substan-
entirely remodeled, both interior and exterior.
tial prosperity which every line acknowledges, tainly seems impossible, if not impracticable, con-
The front presents a most attractive appearance,
though the production of popular music is far sidering factors that have caused the demoraliza-
the lower story being finished in verte green, and
from a mercantile enterprise, at least its follow- tion, the end of which no one can see."
the upper part in light buff. Each floor is dec-
ers rather seem to pride themselves on the as-
orated in a different color scheme, solid and
sertion. It is, nevertheless, true that if the rules
WITMARK PUBLICATIONS IN VOGUE.
brilliant. The store is especially handsome. The
for conducting a money-making venture—we are
location is ideal for the purpose, and Mr. Bloom
yet to hear of anybody becoming a publisher
Heed Miller, the gifted young tenor of Old Ply-
either for philanthropic purposes or the hope of mouth Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., and who is also will not only carry on a retail music business,
but will wholesale and publish as well, besides
future reward in the abode of the blest, where the author and composer of his own songs, sang
dealing in talking machines, a branch of his
"neither moth nor rust do corrupt or thieves do three of them recently at important social func-
not break through and steal"—a profit-making tions in New York—one at Mrs. Coddington's on trade that is rapidly developing. In brief, he
intends having the swellest establishment of its
concern, were more generally known and prac- the 22d ult., and again at Andrew Carnegie's on
kind in the city when completed.
ticed, the present demoralized state of affairs, so the 26th. On both occasions Mr. Miller's selec-
far as prices go, would not exist.
tions were "Autumn," "Lily of the Valley" and
Sam Gross, well-known in many capacities
That is why it may be said that while business "Thine Eyes," all of which are Witmark publica-
among publishers, became connected with
is better it is doubtful whether even a fair re- tions. They are rapidly finding favor among
Francis Day & Hunter, 3-5 East 28th street, New
turn is being had for the capital invested. At concert singers.
York, last week, and will look after the profes-
least, the word of the publishers themselves must
William Loraine, famous as the composer of
sionals and have charge of the press bureau. The
be taken for what it is worth in this connection. "Peggy from Paris," "The Filibuster" and "Sa-
firm is the American branch of the old-estab-
They are free in stating that the outlook is ex- lome," the intermezzo which bears his name, has
lished English publishing house of this name,
ceedingly promising for marketing most anything written a new intermezzo, "Pandora." I t is re-
and is under the management of Fred Day. Sam
if properly handled, but at the same time the re- garded by critical musicians as the best thing Mr.
has "been out of the game," as he says, for a
turns are not satisfactory. Furthermore, a num- Loraine has done since "Salome."
couple of years, being connected with a show
ber frankly admit their helplessness so far as
The emphatic success scored last week at its enterprise;* but will now resume his song writ-
inaugurating and maintaining a policy that
initial presentation in Baltimore, Md., of "Miz-
ing and other activities. The firm publish "De-
would place the trade on a better basis. The
pah," the romantic poem-play by Ella Wheeler
votion," an instrumental, their first number here,
subject is one that is engaging the attention of
Wilcox and Luscombe Searelle is due, in a meas-
and which is now ready.
the most astute publishers, but no remedy is in
ure, to the songs and other musical numbers in-
sight. The department store and the five and
Music publishers of Great Britain are anxiously
cidental to the production, all of which are pub-
ten-cent plants have the publishers of popular
lications of M. Witmark & Sons. The songs are, awaiting the declaration of the new government
music guessing as to the ultimate outcome of the
relative to the musical copyright bill, which
"Where Thou Canst Rest," words and music by
cheap music imbroglio. Outside of this drawback
failed of passage at the last Parliament. Hopes
Luscombe Searelle, and "When from the Field
—serious enough in all conscience—business is on
Returning" and "Back to the Fight," words by were entertained that if the Unionists or Conserv-
an even keel, and prospects for the remainder of
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, music by Luscombe atives were successful at the general elections,
the season never so bright.
Searelle. These have been cordialy received, both now about over, the measure would stand a
chance of becoming a law; but as the Liberal
An opinion given The Review, and from a in Baltimore and Washington.
source worth quoting as to the situation, fol-
It is rare indeed that one sees a big minstrel party have won out by a large majority, the trade
lows: "Quite a change for the better has oc- company using every ballad in the first part, and are in a quandary as to what may happen. Our
curred this week. You know trade always slows half a dozen other numbers, from the same pub- London namesake thus voices the prevailng sen-
up for a while and then starts in again. This is lishing house, yet such is the case with the A. G. timent: "The measure, which all connected with
what has happened; and were it not for the pe- Field show. The first part is opened by Tom the musical profession and trade will have at
Fowell singing "Sally Ann," followed by George heart, is, of course, the musical copyright bill. We
Wiseman with "Star of My Life," William Moore
Complete vocal score and Separate Numbers of
with "Nellie Dean" and Reese Prosser with "Only
Publications of
a Message from Home, Sweet Home." Dave Now-
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
lin is featuring his own composition, "Dear Old
Music by LUCIUS HOSMER.
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
Frank B. Perry, Mgr., 1345 Broadway, New York.
Pumpking Man," and throughout the performance
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
were scattered "Nola, Stay in Your Own Back
VOCAL.
Supplementary Songs In the following productions :
Yard," "Listen to the Big Brass Band," "Cupid Is
My Heart Goes Bump-pa-di-Bump For You!
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play,
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
When the Evening Shades are Falling.
the Captain of the Army" and "In a Birch Canoe."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
Sweethearts Forever.
These bear the Witmark imprint.
SHUBEKT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
Alice Darling.
TRADE IS MORE ACTIVE
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSELAND" Intermezzo
Published by
T. B. HARMS CO.
126 West 44th St.
"The House
NEW YORK
Melodious."
GUS EDWARDS
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers of Lillian Russell's and the Sea-
sons Song Hits,
" I f a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to B e , "
and "Napoli," and Italian Love Story.
Our New Issues
"Pocahontas" (Tammany's sister). " I n a little Canoe
with Y o u " being featured by ail the leading acts in
Vaudeville. "When the Green Leaves turn to Gold' a
Beautiful Rustic Ballad.
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
1512 Broadway, New York.
The Moore Music Co.,
STERN & CO.'S BULLETIN OF SUCCESSES.
William Cahill, the well-known Irish comedian
and singer, has just finished and handed to his
publishers, Joseph W. Stern & Co., a new comic
scng, entitled "Since Father Went to Work." The
ink was hardly dry on the manuscript before
Charles Lawler, who, with his daughters, is a
headliner in vaudeville, heard of the song, came
in to learn it, and secured the first copy, introduc-
ing it the next night at a popular Sunday night
concert. It was hisfeature song at Pastor's Thea-
ter during the week. The author, William Ca-
hill, is also using the song, and Belle Darling, of
the "Hearts Adrift" company, has it in rehearsal.
Maude Lambert, prima donna with the "Babes
and the Baron" company, introduced a new song
into that production written by O'Dea and Cald-
well. The song was put on with wonderful light
INSTRUMENTAL.
Misses and Kisses
A Novelette-
Gallant Brigade
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March and Two-Step.
Tanglefoot Joe - Characteristic Two-Step.
Every dealer should be on our "New Issue" list!
JEROME H. REHICK & CO.
ANNOUNCE
"MY
IRISH MOLLY O"
BY JEROJIE & SCHWARTZ
The terrific hit in "Sergeant Brue," sung
by Blanche Ring, and other big hits by Je-
rome & Schwartz.
JEROriE H. REHICK & CO.
DETROIT and CHICAGO.
45 West 28th Street,
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NEW YORK