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THE:
MUSIC
TRADE: REIVIEIW
FAIR BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
THE MAN ON THE STREET
Never Looked Better, According to Leading
Britishers—Department Store Bugbear no
Longer Frightens—The Situation Analyzed.
Discusses Many Topics of Interest—Julius
Witmark Recovering—Estelle Wentworth
with Frank McKee—Some Notable English
Visitors—Witmark and Paris—Efficacy of
the New British Copyright Law.
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L. 1., yesterday for their home in New York,
after having passed the summer as patrons of
Colonial Hall. Mrs. Stern has endeared herself
to everybody in Arverne by her pleasing person-
ality and generosity in the cause of charity, and
the grand success achieved by her in the man-
agement of the whist party in aid of the Amelia
Relief Society is still fresh in the minds of the
summer sojourners."
Fall business with the publishers never looked
better, according to the news of the inner cir-
cle. That is to say, firms standing at the head
Julius Witmark, of M. Witmark & Sons, who
of the list in the reputable line agree that con- has been confined to his home by straining a
ditions could not be possibly better, when the ligature of the leg, is improving slowly. The
JOS. W. STERN& CO. SCORE
general situation is considered. Even the de- limb has been in a east for a month, but is yield-
With Three Musical Propositions Which
partment store bugbear is being looked upon ing to treatment. His many friends in musical
Interest.
with complacence, and their inroads on the regu- and theatrical circles will be pleased to hear of
lar routine of trade are now discounted on the his recovery from a painful trouble.
Said a representative of Stern & Co. to The
straight question of values. The "cheap," or five
Review: "This is a 'Stern' year. There isn't
and ten cent store octopus, has also ceased to
Estelle Wentworth, who sang the soprano role any doubt now but that they will go into their
worry the publisher who has come to the con- in "Happyland" last season, has signed a two new building (which, by the way, eclipses any-
clusion, inevitable from the start, that if these years' contract with Frank McKee and will make thing in the music line here or abroad) with
emporiums of the bargain hunter want their her first appearance under his management as flying colors. Here is the new season barely
music the only way it is to be obtained is at the prima donna in "The Girl and the Governor," the started and three of the best musical proposi-
legitimate price. This means that when songs piece in which Jefferson De Angelis will star.
tions before the American public, for which they
are commanding more than ten cents in the
have the exclusive publishing rights, have scored
hands of publisher or jobber they will be missed
Among the notable foreign visitors in New substantial hits. The shows in question are De-
from the "cheap store" counters, notwithstand- York last week was J. Henry lies, of London, Koven's 'Student King,' Cole & Johnson's 'Shoo-
ing the alleged skilful buying of the Boston Eng., who sailed for home Saturday on the "Lu- Fly Regiment,' and Marie Cahill's 'Marrying
sharp whose music is about the only kind now cania," of the Cunard Line. Mr. lies is the man- Mary.' What a trio of successful musical names
offered in these price slaughtering establish- ager of two celebrated British bands, and was to conjure with; DeKoven, Cahill and Cole &
here partly on business in connection with these Johnson. It must be admitted that these names
ments.
A publisher of foresight, chatting on trade organizations, and in that capacity called on the for years past are responsible for more bona-
conditions, spoke as follows to The Review early leading publishers, who showed him every cour- fide selling song material than any other three
in the week: "Business in our estimation looks tesy. This is the first visit of Mr. lies to this names one could think of or mention.
the best ever. Nothing to us appears on the country.
"DeKoven's 'Student King' opened recently for
a preliminary run in Chicago with Raymond
horizon like the smallest cloud to cast a shadow
The "street" says M. Witmark & Sons are to Hitchcock, and songs like 'The Same Old Game'
over the situation. We have note.d with pleasure
The Review's consistent attitude on the price establish a branch in "gay Paree," and one of and 'The Student King' sold like wildfire. Then
question and its unyielding position regarding the firm is now abroad looking after the details. week before last in Washington, D. C , Cole &
Johnson's new play, 'The Shoo-Fly Regiment,' in
the inroads of the department and 'cheap' stores.
At the Lyric Theatre, Philadelphia, Saturday which they are being starred and of which the
Well, both are gradually being eliminated as
book, lyrics and music was written by them-
factors in the business. Their influence is not evening last, the Messrs. Shuberts' production of
being felt nearly as acutely as in the past, for George Edwardes' English musical comedy selves, made such a hit that it. is safe to say
the reason that the publishers of standing and "Veronique" was presented before a large audi- that the play will bo on at one of our prominent
repute are passing them up as bad medicine, and ence. Louise Gunning, who appeared in the New York theatres for a run within two months.
totally and absolutely ignoring their former ar- prima donna role, received a warm welcome, and The music is heralded to be the best collection
rogant and pretentious demands for self-arranged Louis Harrison, as the proprietor of a flower of southern melodies since Forster's time, and
prices on music. We have about sized them all shop, was capital. Chappell & Co., Ltd., are the includes such sparkling numbers as 'Floating
up, and every one is found wanting. Publishers publishers of the entire score. Their "Blue Down the Nile,' 'Who Do You Love,' 'I'll Always
Moon" comic opera, produced in Cincinnati, O., Love Old Dixie,' 'If Adam Hadn't Seen the Apple
who desire trade of this kind are welcome to
Friday week, by Frank Daniels' company, also Tree' and 'The Ghost of Deacon Brown.' To
it, is about the conclusion we have reached.
scored a pronounced success.
crown it all, along comes Marie Cahill at Daly's
But, at the same time, should a squeeze come the
Theatre with what is conceded by the entire
firms selling goods to such people will suffer
Of the efficacy of the new British copyright New York City press the wittiest and smartest
the consequences of having followed a cut-rate
policy. This is a sin in commercial business law there seems to be a division of opinion. Pub- play she has as yet appeared in, with no less than
lishers here and in England are not wanting four thundering big song hits in 'The Hottentot's
which finds its own punishment."
who openly say the act has loopholes and other Love Song,' 'Mr. Cupid,' 'Three Men in a Boat'
impedimenta, as it were, which will be taken ad-
Complete rocal score and Separate Numbers of
vantage of by the music malefactors. On the
NOTICE TO THE TRADE
other hand, E. Goodman, of Chappell & Co., New
York and London, who has been at the head and
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. BMBRSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMBR.
front of the prosecution of pirates in the British
Featuring the well-known prima donna,
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
capital for years, and has set tip nights think-
July ist, igo6, all the Francis, Day &* Hunter
Supplementary Songs In the following productions :
publications previously handled by The T. B. I/arms
ing and planning out copyright measures, is
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play,
Publishing Co. must be ordered direct from us.
equally positive the law is O. K. and will "hold
"THE CATCH OP THH SEASON."
The F., D. & H. Catalogue includes all
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
water" at any stage of the game. He believes,
SHUBBBT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
the music from
further, that a few surprises are in store for
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
"
FLORODORA
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violators of the act. who are thinking it does
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSELAND" Intermezz..
"THE
SILVER
SLIF»F»ER"
not go into effect until January 1, 1907. As a
Published bv
"THE SCHOOL GIRL"
matter of fact, it is in full force now, and has
etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.
T. B. HARMS CO.
been for the past three weeks. Another interest-
26 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
Francis,
Day
& Hunter, "
ing sidelight on this important piece of legisla-
tion is that the exemption of talking machine
records and automatic mechanical instruments
NOW READY:
were exempted at the special request of the
Gramophone & Typewriters, Ltd., of London.
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
ON AND AFTER
SPECIAL TO THE TRADE
Any SPECIAL SUMMER OFFERS
that you may have received are only
good to Sept. 1st next, after which
time regular rates will prevail.
BETTER ORDER NOW !
GUS EDWARDS CO.
1512 Broadway,
N. Y. City
David Day and William Francis, of Francis,
Day & Hunter, of New York and London, and
their wives, who came in on the "Celtic," of the
White Star Line, Saturday last, and are visiting
their sons, Fred Day and Wm. Francis, Jr., of the
American branch, are here merely on pleasure
bent. They will sail for home in two weeks.
The New York Herald of last Sunday says:
"Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Stern left Arverne,
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