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THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
SAVAGE'S VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN
"THE SOUL KISS" SCORES A SUCCESS.
Against
Everyone Producing
"The Merry
Widow" Without Permission—Another In-
junction Secured the Past Week.
(Special to The Review.)
Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1908.
Florenz Ziegfeld's production of "The Soul
Kiss" registered a pronounced success tonight
On Monday last, in the United States Circuit at its initial performance. Mile. Adeline Genee,
Court, Judge Lacombe signed an order in favor so long associated with the Empire Theatre,
of Henry W. Savage, granting a permanent in- London, was by far the best feature of the en-
junction against Mocks Hochstim and Philip tertainment, and dainty Florence Holbrook ran
Blau, restraining them from presenting a Ger- her a close second. "The Soul Kiss" is a spec-
man version of "The Merry Widow" under the tacular entertainment suggestive of "The Black
name of "Die Lustige Wittwe." The decision Crook" and "Faust." Mephisto is introduced
was based on the ground that Savage controlled and wagers with a lovesick maiden, who is a
the rights to "The Merry Widow" in the United Parisian artist's model, that her lover will not
prove true to her at the conclusion of a year.
States and Canada in all languages.
Mr.. Savage has announced his determination The music is by several composers and will be
to begin suit against everyone engaged in pro- reviewed later.
ducing "The Merry Widow" in any language, in
this country without permission. In addition to
WINDOW CONTEST OPEN TILL FEB. 28.
the companies presenting "The Merry Widow"
under the title of "Die Lustige Wittwe," Mr.
The contest for the most attractive window
Savage will bring suit against anyone present- display of Abe Holzmann's new march, "Old
ing "The Merry Widow" score or waltz, whether Faithful," inaugurated by Leo Feist some time
as an imitation or burlesque, without his per- back, will not close before Feb. 28. It was de-
mission. These include a number of musical cided to extend the time limit by popular re-
comedy stars who are burlesquing the celebrated quest from numerous retailers, who for various
waltz in their several productions:
reasons were unable to make their display be-
fore the end of the old year, the time originally
set for the close of the contest.
NOBLE MUSIC CO. INCORPORATED.
Photos bearing a postmark later than mid-
The Noble Music Co., with a capital of $50,000, night, Feb. 28, will not be eligible for the com-
was incorporated in New York last week. Its petition, and dealers who have already entered
directors are: Walter E. Jordan, 105 West the contest can, if they wish, make a new dis-
Sixty-third street; Emily Z. Cowles, 346 West play and thereby compete for an additional
Fifty-sixth street; Frederic Gross, 74 Beekman prize, of which there are 32 in all, ranging from
street. New York.
S50 to consolation prizes cf $2.50 each.
ANTON STRELEZKI DEAD.
Anton Strelezki, the well-known composer and
whose real name was Burnand, died recently in
London. He was a relative of Sir F. C. Burnand,
late editor of Punch.
NOCTURNE BY HOWARD HERRICK.
Howard Herrick, the popular composer, of
"Classmates" waltzes, published .-•_. by Theo, 1
Bendix, has just written a nocturne ' entitled
"The Witching Hour" for the same firm, which
is nightly being performed at the Hackett The-
atre with pronounce'd" success.
"The
Tune ThM
TickUs"
Punch & Judy
Interim zzo
Two Step
"Down in
the Old Cherry
Orchard"
"RAMBLING
ROSE"
Millie Llndon's
Big Htt
BALLADS
"She Was a Grand
Old Lady"
Reilly Cares"
"Hymns of the Old
Church Choir"
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
" The House of Hits "
102-104 W. 38th St.,
New York
y£ST Send for rates
"I'd Like a little Loving
Now and then"
"With You in Eternity"
" Bob White Is Whirling
In the Meadow"
" M Y VERY
OWN"
Bfcllld
"All that She
Gets from the
Iceman Is Ice"
"THE GLOW
WORM"
Hit of the "Girl
Behind the
Counter"
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
Mnsic Engravers and Printers
•END MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
FOR ESTIMATE
121 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
We are the Publishers of the most
successful of modern operas
AN EXCELLENT STERN STORY.
A story comes from the Jos. W. Stern press
agent which we print in appreciation of the fact
that this enterprising young gentleman occa-
sionally does turn out some really readable
matter. It appears that "an English artiste
,'fnote"—and most of their r.otes are confined
ho two-thirds of a n ' octave—asked an Amer-
ican acquaintance
where she - could buy
some lingerie. "We can get anything you'want
at Stern's,"' answered the acquaintance, cheer-
fully.
"My word!" answered the English-
woman (and now we quote the press agent),
"do those chaps fit undermuslins to the singers
as well as songs for their acts?"
The key to the above is to be found in the
fact that there is a dry goods house in New
York bearing the name of Stern. The publish-
ers occupy the "Markstern" building, whereas
the dry goods people have a "Markdown" es-
tablishment.
SONG CYCLE BY MME. LEHMANN.
A new song cycle by Mine. Liza Lehmann was
one of the principal features of the Chappell
Ballad concert at Queen's Hall, London, on Jan-
uary 11. The subject utilized was the Nonsense
Sengs from "Alice in Wonderland."
By EDWARD GERMAN
CHAPPELL & CO.,
17 West 17111 Street
NEW YORK
ARTHUR T. QCINX.—We have made every effort
to trace the song, but have been unable to do
so. Are you sure that you have sent us the right
title?
EDWARD REIMERS.—John Knowles Paine (not
Payne) was very much an American, born in
Portland, Me., in 1839.
C. B. (New York).—Your assertion is ridicu-
lous. Individual opinions, even in this office,
are as divergent as the poles, but The Review
itself is non-partisan on the subject.
ERMEST
GIRARD
(Buffalo).—Published
origi-
nally by Sol Bloom & Co. You can obtain the
song from M. Witmark & Sons; price, 25 cents
net, or from any retailer.
E. M. CORRI.—Rubenstein died at the age of
46. He was born in Moscow, 1835, and died
in Paris, 1881.
E. E. R.—A temporary injunction only was
obtained.
••
PRODUCTION OF "A WALTZ DREAM."
Oscar Straus' "A Waltz Dream" will have its
New York premiere at the Broadway Theatre
on Monday. Jan. 27. An extended review of the
opera will appear in our ipxt issue.
It is now also practically settled that "The
Waltz Dream" will be produced at the Hicks
Theatre, London, Eng., about Easter. Charles
Frohman is the lessee of the Hicks, and he and
George Edwards will be jointly responsible for
the production. An exceptionally strong cast is
being got together, and it is hinted that Sey-
mour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss will fill the
two principal roles.
ji Biggest Musical Comedy Success %
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Now Playing In New York City, At Wallack's Theatre
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By Raymond Hubbell and Robert B. Smith
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big Song Hits :
YOU'RE NOT THE LITTLE GIBL IN BLUE"
"SEE-SAW"
"WHISTLE WHEN YOU WALK OUT"
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MEYER COHEN. Manager.
PUBLISHERS" DISTRIBUTING CO.
SI West 28th Street, New York
JOBBERS ONLY
An interesting letter from Ted Snyder, of Rose
& Snyder, reaches us from Chicago, where this
hustling young composer-publisher is showing
the natives how good his "Don't Worry" song is.
Mr. Snyder says that business out West is ex-
cellent.
We do NOT PUBLISH Music, SELLING AOENTS
exclusively.
Carry Music of all tht Publishers. We solicit to*
Sbsct Musle Business of Deslsrs throufhout the country.
Orders properly taksn cart of snd foods promptly shipped.
"THE ROYAL GEWGAW"
The House that Publishes
"School Days."
Two-step Intermezzo
"You're the Sweetest Girl I Ever Knew"
TOlVf
JOIMES
in this column all queries relating to inusic and ttie
music trade will be gladly answered. Address Editor,
Music Publishing Department, Music Trade Review, 1
Madison Avenue. New York.
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"THE
SKATING RINK GIRL"
WaJtz Song
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48 West 28th Street
NEW YOR.K
Also the real song successes
"That's What the Rose Said to Me,"
"See Saw,"
"I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave."
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1512 BROADWAY,
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NEW YORK