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VOL. XLVI. No. 2 5 . Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, June 20, 1908.
A MUSICAL JJUCCESS.
"The Three Twins" Adapted from "Incog" by
Charles Dickton Lyrics by O. A. Hauerbach
—Music by Carl Hoschna—Published by M.
Wltmark & Sons.
It was the writer who first suggested to Carl
Hoschna, somewhere back in 1901, if memory
serves aright, the advisability of turning his at-
tention to the composition of comic opera. Mr.
Hoschna has taken some time to fall in with
the suggestion, but Monday night's performance
of "The Three Twins" at the Herald Square
Theater proved beyond a doubt that the comic
opera world has a new composer to contend with.
Let it be said at once that there is not a number
in the entire opera which is not a musicianly
effort, and moreover there is not a melody, con-
certed or otherwise, that will not linger in the
memory long after the adaptation of "Incog"
passes onward. To Charles Dickson, who adapt-
ed the farce to musical uses, a deal of praise
is due. True, much of his material has been
taken bodily from "In Town" and other English
successes of a decade ago, but these "interpola-
tions" are so deftly inserted that they are for-
given when the play is taken as a whole.
With the exception of Bessie McCoy, the cast is
utterly "incompetent, irrelevant and immaterial."
Fortunately, the "Three Twins," as it stands, is
far too good a property to be spoiled by mediocre
acting, but in all kindness it must be said that
Clifton Crawford, a young gentleman who strives
heroically but vainly to imitate that really great
comedian, Joseph Coyne, is a failure pure and
simple, in a part which requires an actor and not
a monologist.
It was Victor Morley who originated the part
of Tom Stanhope in Chicago. Although the writer
did not see his performance, the past work of
this exceedingly clever young comedian goes far
to prove that no better man could have been
selected to play the part. Where, then, is Victor
Morley? It seems outrageous that the original
cast, which was spoken of so well by the Chicago
newspapers, should be replaced for the metropoli-
tan run by a second-class company. As it stands,
the "Three Twins" is an exceedingly good egg,
lacking the salt which Morley might supply.
Among a number of song successes may be
mentioned "The Yama Yama Man" and "Cuddle
Up a Little Closer, Dearie," both of which will
be whistled by everyone who sees the play. The
music if published by M. Witmark & Sons.
THE MAN ON THE STREET.
INJUNCTION IS AFFIRMED.
In a special term of the Supreme Court, Harry
Von Tilzer, the well known music publisher, re-
cently secured a temporary injunction restrain-
ing M. Witmark & Sons from producing or pub-
lishing an opera by Arthur J. Lamb, named at
various times "The Rose Girl" and "The Bing
Bing BroB." In the Appellate Court on Monday
last this Injunction was affirmed. It appears that
Arthur J. Lamb wrote the book and lyrics of an
opera entitled "The Rose Girl," which he first
sold to Von Tilzer under this name. Later he
disposed of the same book to M. Witmark &
Sons under the name of "The Bing Bing Broth-
ers."
Mr. Lamb claimed that he had made a
contract with Witmark previous to entering into
partnership with Von Tilzer, by the terms of
which M. Witmark & Sons were to have the
music written by a composer chosen by them-
selves. By the affirmation of the above injunc-
tion the Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Co.
now owns the sole rights of the opera.
KIDS' BENEFIT^ FOR KIDS.
Gus Edwards Will Give a Benefit for the Chil-
dren's Relief Society on June 24.
Gus Edwards, in view of the success of his
song, "School Days," and his "School Boys and
Girls" vaudeville act, feelB that he is under obli-
gation to the real school kids, and he has offered
a complete program of all his kid acts for a
benefit performance for the Children's Relief So-
ciety, which is providing luncheons for the needy
school children of New York, and Is feeding three
to four hundred children at their headquarters
at 106 Canal street every day. The managers of
the Bijou Theatre, Broadway, have placed this
house at the disposal of Mr. Edwards on Wednes-
day afternoon, June 24. Mr. Edwards will sing
his song "School Days" and his latest composi-
tion "Sunbonnet Sue," in which he will be accom-
panied by all of his girls in sunbonnets. Other
well-known vaudeville acts will be presented.
Talking of "Sunbonnet Sue," it may be said
that this little song looks as though it would
eclipse the famous "School Days," which was one
of last season's big successes. "Sunbonnet Sue"
will be introduced in the "School Boys and Girls"
act and also in the new two-act musical comedy,
"School Days," written by Edwards and now in
rehearsal. The cast and chorus is made up of
youngsters from 16 to 18.
Several new vaudeville acts will be staged by
Mr. Edwards for next season, in which his other
new songs will be introduced, including "You're
Just the Boy for Me," "On the Merry-Go-Round,"
"See Saw," "Everybody Loves Me but the One I
Love," "On the Grand Old Sand," and "Some Day,
Sweetheart, Some Day."
TRADE NOTES JTCOM CHICAGO.
Fred Harris Bound West—National Co.'i
Latest Publications—The News of the Week.
(Special to The Review.)
Chicago, 111., June 13, 1908.
The dulness of the past few months seems to
have been mostly in the popular line, according
to dealers here, the standard compositions, such
as teaching pieces, they say, have suffered very
little, for the reason that the pupils of the vari-
ous music teachers and colleges have stood by
them remarkably well, and parents, whatever
other economies they may have had to suffer,
have not seen fit to interfere with the children's
musical education.
Frederick Harris, the well-known English
music publisher, was in Chicago a day or two
last week, accompanied by Mrs. Harris. They
are on their way around the world, and are
bound west from here, taking the steamer from
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
$8.00 PER YEAR.
Vancouver, B. C, to Australia and New Zealand,
and returning home by the way of South Africa.
Will Rossiter's "Napanee" is one of the popular
songs that are being featured by vaudeville artists.
A select list of the standard compositions has
just been issued by the National Music Co. They
are very carefully edited and are lithographed
from engraved plates on paper. They are twenty-
two in number, and the following, selected at
random from the group, show their high class:
"The Banjo," by A. S. Harris; "Woodland Waltz,"
by I. N. Metcalf; "Robin Red Breast Polka," by
Julius Becht; "Convent Bell March," by A. P.
Wyman; "The Song of the Gondolier," by E.
Rosales; "Slavonic Melody," by W. MacDonald.
H. F. Chandler, of the company, is to be con-
gratulated on his flowery window display. The
mignonette, geraniums, varigated nasturtiums
and bachelor buttons are all in full bloom, and
tend to convert this place into a veritable park.
Favorable comment is heard on all sides con-
cerning "Stubborn Cinderella," at the new Prin-
cess Theater. The sheet music stores are kept
on the jump supplying patrons with the music.
Chas. K. Harris is the publisher.
"Morning, Cy," published by Victor Kremer, has
a strong following who claim it to he the best of
the various barn dances that have taken such
hold on the city. The Kremer Co. certainly
struck a winner with it, as they have with their
"Teddy Bear Two step" and "A Little Cozy Flat,"
both of which are meeting with great demand.
WINNER IN EDWARDS' SONG CONTEST.
Edward Felix, of New York, has been declared
the winner in the song writers' contest inaugu-
rated by Gus Edwards, composer of "The Merry-
Go-Round," now playing at the Circle Theater.
The title of the winning song is "The Sun Don't
Seem to Shine No More," and Mr. Felix will
receive the first, prize of $250. The contest started
May 1 and ended June 1. Over 1,500 manuscripts
were submitted, but only a few of the songs dis-
played merit. The second prize of $125 was won
by George D. Spencer, of Denver, Col., and the
third prize of $75 goes to Raymond J. Wilkens,
of Boston, Mass. Mr. Edwards intends to publish
the prize-winning songs in the immediate future.
T. F. SNYDER APPOINTED RECEIVER.
On the application by Theo. F. Snyder for an
injunction to restrain his co-partners, Ed. Rose
and Geo. M. Krey, from transferring the property
of the firm of Rose & Snyder, of 42 West 28th
street, Justice Bischoff decided in favor of Snyder
and appointed him receiver for the company.
ALBERT E. WTER MARRIED.
On Wednesday, June 17, Albert E. Wier, the
popular head of the Most Famous Music Pub-
lishing Co., was married to Katharine Magdalene
Jaggi, at the Church of the Redeemer, Fourth
avenue and Pacific street, Brooklyn. After the
ceremony, the assembled guests repaired to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jaggi, the father
and mother of the bride, where a sumptuous
repast was enjoyed. The bride and bridegroom
started on their honeymoon shortly afterward.