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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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The executors of the estate filed the inventory
of the property in the Probate Court Wednesday.
The bulk of the estate is left intact to his
widow, Fanny S. Haynes.
dilections not at all. Many of his best traits,
FROM HERE AND THERE.
those which were truly noble, were known only
James F. Bowers, president of the Music Pub-
to his intimate friends, and a multitude of his
lishers' National Association and also of Lyon &
kindnesses were done anonymously."
The funeral services were held at the Church Healy, accompanied by his wife and two sons, is
of the Ascension, Fifth avenue and 10th street, spending a month's vacation at Asbury Park,
FUNERAL OF QUSTAVE SCHIRMER
New York, on Wednesday, July 24, and were at- N. J.
tended by many members of the musical and pub-
Largely Attended by Members of the Musical
Rollinson's Modern School for the Violin, pub-
Profession—Ditson & Co.'s Graceful Tribute lishing profession.
A gracious act in connection with the funeral lished by the old reliable Oliver Ditson Co., is a
i—Flowers from Boston
Publishers—Loss
guide to orchestra playing; it includes features
Suffered by American Musicians Set Forth services of Mr. Schirmer was the closing of the
establishment of Charles H. Ditson & Co., New not offered in other violin methods, and will,
by the Musical Editor of The Tribune.
York, during the ceremonies. It is indeed a trib- without doubt, meet with great success.
Commenting on the death of Gustave Schirmer, ute to a brother publisher that calls for especial
Mortimer M. Theise, with his "Wine, Woman
referred to in last week's Review, the musical mention in this commercial age. At the funeral
and Song" company, after a supplemental season
services
the
Ditson
house
was
represented
by
editor of The Tribune, pays the following hand-
Charles H. Bobzin, general manager; B. S. Cra- of two nights each at Long Branch and Asbury
some tribute to the deceased:
Park, will open the regular season in Boston at
"The death of Gustave Schirmer on last Mon- gin, of the New York house, and other members the Globe Theater, July 27, for a three -weeks'
of
the
corporation.
James
P.
Bowers,
president
day, under circumstances of peculiar sadness,
run. Among the new things to be brought out
means much more to many American musicians of the Music Publishers' National Association, are "Come Out and Shine, Oh! Mr. Moon," "Tex-
also
representing
Lyon
&
Healy,
was
present.
than the loss of a friend. To his intimates he
arkana" and "Just Some One," sung by Bonita,
was a friend of a rare sort, and he was the The Boston publishers sent on a magnificent re- and "Celia from Ceylon," sung by Charles J.
membrance
in
the
shape
of
flowers.
friend also of many who did not know him per-
Raymond and the Pony Ballet; "As Long as the
sonally. Mr. Schirmer exercised a powerful in-
World
Rolls On," "Virgie," and "I'd Live or I
WITMARK & SON SERENADED.
fluence in the musical world, and exercised it for
Would Die for You," sung by Theise's Harmon-
the good of American art. His catalogs were not
Milton W. Lusk, the composer widely known, ists. This company has come to be recognized
open to composers of the kind that hire the
is
noted for his humor and originality. While as one of the foremost in its line. The novelties
harmonization of tunes whistled to the German
the
force of the Witmark house on Monday after- and entire freedom from the traditional modes
fiddler of the theater band for notation or picked
noon
was plunged deep in business, endeavoring of presentation have won favor in a few short
out with one finger on the pianoforte, but the
to
"catch
up" after the half holiday of Saturday months which was undreamed of at the time of
best class of American composers found him
and
Sunday
following, the soft sounds as of an the formation of the company, and its value as
ready to do them honor by publications of their
organ
gently
floated on the summer air, and an entertaining medium is instantly acknowl-
works, the very appearance of which gave them
edged wherever an engagement is played.
dignity and compelled respect. He was to ordi- penetrated through the open windows all over
the
building,
the
tones
blending
into
"Love
Me
nary outward appearances a business man born,
and the World Is Mine," which is the mascot of
Commonplaces of Vocal Art, by Louis A. Rus-
but there was a quality in his soul which did not the publishing house. On investigation it was
sell, is a valuable little book treating on the
spring from the counting house, but was the fruit found that Mr. Lusk had applied a "G-abriel philosophy of the voice. It offers suggestions as
of an innate gentleness and refinement. His Horn" to his auto, and was, in fact, serenading to the best method of using the voice both in
tastes were all for beautiful things, and to them the house which publishes this popular song. speaking and singing. It is logical, it is clear in
he gave a very tender love. Music was a part of Applause greeted the player before he had fin- style, and its downright common sense will ap-
his life, not only his stock in trade. Of some ished, and several of his friends thought it a peal to any intelligent student or teacher. It is
men it is possible to say that they protest little; good joke to shower down coins upon him, being published by the Oliver Ditson Co., of
of Mr. Schirmer it was only very truth to say which, however, he magnificently refused to even Boston.
that he protested about himself and his pre- look upon. Following this ballad, Mr. Lusk next
played his own popular success, "Waiting for a
"A Man in the Signal Tower" is the title of a
Certain Girl," which was no less heartily re- march song just issued by Hamilton S. Gordon,
ceived. The serenade brought together a great which has that swing and go which should in-
crowd, which surrounded the car and gazed in sure it a wide popularity. The words are by
"THE TOURISTS," by Burnslde &nd Kerker
wonderment at the compressed air instrument John E. Nugent, and the music by Joe Slater.
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," by Herbert and Kerkar
which had broken into the monotony and quiet The number is well arranged.
"THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," by Cook and Hosmor
of the midsummer afternoon on 37th street.
Frances Knight, playing the Keith & Proctor
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
circuit,
is meeting with tremendous success with
HAVILAND BRIEFLETS.
Song Hits from the "Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer"
"Southern Girl" and "With You in Eternity," two
"DON'T YOU WANT A PAPER, DEARIE?" POKER LOVE
Edwards and Kernell are singing "Won't You of the many good ones from the "House of Hits."
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," by Jerome D. Kern
Be My Honey?" "Since Arrah Wanna Married
Viola Gillette made the hit of the bill last week
Barney Garney" and "In Monkey Land," on the at Young's Pier, Atlantic City, N. J., with the
T. B. HARMS COMPANY
Park circuit. Georgia Thomas is using two songs great summer novelty song, "You Splash Me
1431-1433 Broadway
NEW YORK
from the F. B. Haviland Publishing Co., "Since and I'll Splash You," by Lamb and Solman.
Arrah Wanna Married Barney Carney" and "In
Monkey Land." Keno and Kessner and Hath-
The two Kiplings are featuring "She Was a
away and Siegel continue to meet with great suc- Grand Old Lady," "Hymns' of the Old Church
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and Brennan will feature "In Monkey Land" this
Bessie Wynn, being featured over the Or-
coming season. De Veau Sisters have added
Morse and Drislane's new song, "In Monkey pheum Circuit, writes that "Somebody's Waiting
Land" to their act. Rosebud Quartet and Castle for You," the popular waltz song which she in-
and Melburne are meeting with all kinds of suc- troduced during her first week in vaudeville,
cess with Morse and Drislane's new songs. continues to be by far the biggest hit in her act.
"Since Arrah Wanna Married Barney Carney," She is introducing a new song by Frederic
"In Monkey Land" and "Won't You Be My Chapin, entitled, "Mary and Her Little Lamb,"
w
Sl
Honey?" All these songs are published by the which was written especially for her, and is very
NEW YORK.
well pleased with its success.
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The testimonials of customers in the retail
department of the Oliver Ditson Co. prove that
they are publishing a good work in Tapper's
Graded Piano Course. Dealers, keep them in
stock, they are sure to sell.
Juliet Winston, the dainty singing comedienne
now in vaudeville, has added "Cherry" to her
new act, with very gratifying results. "Cherry"
intermezzo proved to be such a tremendous suc-
cess that the publishers decided to arrange it as
a song, and both composer and publishers are
highly pleased with the results. Miss Winston
also uses "You Were Made for Me," "Tell Me"
and "When You Kiss the Girl You Love."