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MUSIC TRADE
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with a very long and comprehensive fixture list." fair, while the Chase & Baker Corporation go Brinsmead will, from June 1, cost slightly more
than 5 per cent. An important feature of the
Pachmann is giving his final concert of the sea- one better.
Mr. G. Wood, of J. B. Cramer & Co., states that New Zealand exhibition is the securing of a spe-
son at Queen's Hall on May 8, and as always,
he will use a "Bechstein" instrument. All mod- their pianoforte trade has taken a marked turn cial gold medal by this company. I cannot say
els will be on show at the Dublin International for the better during the last week or so, and he what class, as the news has only just come to
exhibition, the leading feature of Bechstein ex- is in hopes of a good season next. In publishing hand by cable, and is brief; but particulars will
hibits, being a magnificent specimen grand in circles, their recent issues have evoked much be in time for your next report. We shall be
rosewood and marqueterie inlaid, Adam's period, comment, more especially in respect to "Out of largely represented by art pianos in grands and
six legs. Mr. Bechstein says he has quite enough the Deep," by T. M. Capel, sung by Mme. Clara uprights at the Dublin International Exhibition
medals, and now invariably exhibits hors con- Butt on Good Friday at the Crystal Palace and to be opened May 4. Our traveler is just back
Queen's Hall, and on the following Sunday a t from Canada, where he was successful in fixing
cours.
Blackpool, where it met with a great reception. up a large number of agencies, and we are now
Orchestrelle Co. Assume Control.
The Orchestrelle Co. have secured the controll- Needless to say, the demand for this song has busily shipping instruments to order. In a few
ing interest in the firm of Milsom & Sons, estab- been enormous ever since. Henry Trotere com- weeks our representative is starting for South
lished over 100 years, with depots in Bristol, poser of "In Old Madrid," "Asthore," "Within America, where he believes our interests can be
Your Heart," and many other successful pieces, largely extended. In South Africa we are repre-
Bath and London.
has just written "In Your Dear Eyes," and it has sented by a large and influential firm, whose rep-
Breitkopf & Hartel's New Publications.
resentative—Mr. McKay—we have just secured
proved the most popular of all.
Breitkopf & Hartel's new list of music is of
as our agent for the whole of Natal. Brinsmead
Chas. I. Lederer Retires.
the usual comprehensive character, more particu-
instruments are to be found on all the P. & 0.
Charles
I.
Lederer
has
severed
his
connection
larly worthy of mention being a fine selection of
vessels,
and on the boats of nearly all other com-
choral works, many of which have been success- with Asherberg, Hopwood & Crew, and the musi- panies, a prominent shipping house recently
cal
editorship
is
now
under
the
able
direction
of
fully performed at the musical festivals. "Omar
placed a large order, saying at the time that
Khayam," by Granville Bantock; "By the Mr. Wendt, who has some good things in store while the German pianos which they had hitherto
Waters of Babylon," by Havergal Brian, and "Ro- for publication in the near future. Their well- used, were very good, they had tested and found
mance of the Year," by Bertram Shapleigh, the known series of standard songs will be extended, that there were none to equal a Brinsmead for
and other issues include "My Darling," a Tuscan
talented American composer, comprise three of
seaworthy and general qualities."
the most popular works this firm have issued serenade by Toscani, and a whole batch of songs
Issuing Copyright Music in Sheet Forms.
for some time. 'Breitkopf & Hartel have secured bought from Leopold Karlinsky, and which will
The
question of the rights of publishers to is-
be
issued
in
album
form.
the British rights in the universal edition of
sue in sheet form songs which have been copy-
"Omar Khayam." The rapidly increasing busi-
Dr. Joachim Convalescent.
ness of this company has necessitated a call for
Dr. Joachim, who has lately been ill, is now righted came before his lordship when Messrs.
larger premises, which will be secured in a few convalescent, and on the advice of his doctor, is Francis, Day & Hunter brought an action against
making a stay of some weeks in Berlin to recoup. Oliver Bros. Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd., for
weeks' time.
This means the postponement of the Joachim an injunction, and damages for publishing cer-
D. W. Karn Co.'s Report.
tain copyright songs. The infringement com-
Manager Heath, of the D. W. Karn Co., says Quartet concerts, which were announced to take
plained of had reference to the issue of sheets of
place
in
London
during
April.
business is rather slack just now, but prospects
songs, which had a circulation exceeding 350,000
are bright. There will probably be few changes'
Singing on the March.
copies. It was stated by the defense that there
in certain of their organ models by next season,
There is hope at last that the War Office will was no copyright in the words, only in the music.
and full particulars will be announced in good give practical aid to the scheme for promoting
The profit on the song sheets was about twelve
time.
singing among soldiers on the march. While the shillings per thousand. Mr. Justice Joyce granted
admiralty have provided Jack Tar with a com- an injunction of restraint, and ordered an in-
Lipp & Sohn's New Showrooms.
At the well-known house of Richard Lipp & prehensive range of ditties at 3s. 6d. a volume, quiry as to damages.
Sohn, I found that the new showroom extension the War Office apparently cannot afford anything
Another Piracy Case.
briefly mentioned in my last report, is now au so highly-priced under the new economical
Another piracy case was decided when Henry
fait accompli. The old salon has in itself been regime, but they have made a step in the right Robson was charged with selling a copy of
considerably lengthened, while hundreds of feet direction by obtaining opinions of commanding pirated music, entitled "A Dream of Paradise."
floor space adjoining at the rear have now been generals as to whether singing on the march Mr. Herbert Cooper, assistant secretary to the
adapted to a sort of show stockroom which holds should be cultivated. An affirmative reply is due. Music Publishers' Association, produced the cer-
Mark Hambourg Prizes.
in effective display the many models manufac-
tificate of copyright, and after hearing other evi-
tured by this very successful house. "Our stock
Fifty-eight competitors were this year attract- dence, Mr. Denman convicted the prisoner in a
of grands and uprights," said Mr. Willeringhaus, ed by the Mark Hambourg prize for the best com- fine of 40 shillings or 14 days' imprisonment.
"is now one of the most comprehensive and com- position by a British composer. As no contribu-
Grand Opera Season Opens.
plete in the trade, here, we can show all the vari- tion sent in was considered by the judges
At Covent Garden the preparations for the
ous styles, many of which, except the very latest, to be excellent enough for first prize, only second opening of the grand opera season on Tuesday,
we have hitherto been forced^ to exclude through and third prizes were awarded, and these were April 30, are now progressing rapidly. Dr. Hans
want of space. By transferring the offices also respectively by Mr. W. Wolstenholme, with a Richter conducts the orchestra, in addition to
to the rear, we have secured a great advantage polonaise impromptu, and Mr. T. S. W. Rowe others.
in that we are now able to present a striking with a scherzo. The prizes offered are ten, three
display of topical grade instruments in the front and two guineas.
COCKLIN OPENS IN HARRISBURG.
window. Our business prospects are excellent,
Increased Cost of Piano Supplies.
A new music store has been opened at 1204
and," continued Mr. Willeringhaus, "we expect
At John Brinsmead's I had a short chat with
shortly to. receive the first consignment of our Mr. Billinghurst, who spoke very interestingly as North Third street, Harrisburg, Pa., by M. G.
new interior player, 'The Lippola,' which, from follows: "The recent meeting convened to con- Cocklin, with the Becker Bros, piano as his
its many good qualities, is sure of a hearty wel- sider the question of prices in view of the in- leader. He also handles a full line of musical
merchandise and sheet music as well as Edison
come by English and foreign houses."
creased cost of material, it was decided that the and Victor talking machines.
Reports of Other Concerns.
average increase should be about 5 per cent., but
S. Calmont & Co., handling the Musetta piano the actual rise would be left to each individual
S. P. Hart, a former piano dealer of Cleveland,
player, report things quiet; the John Church Co., manufacturer to fix for himself. The Angelus O., has opened a new piano store in Elyria, O.
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