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THE MUSIC TRADE: REVIEW
"MARRIAGE AJLA_CARTE" HERE.
Proves a Worthy Successor to "The Arcadians"
as Regards Music, but Book Is Feeble and
Futile—Chappell & Co., Ltd., the Publishers.
Those who liked the music of "The Arcadians"
will like that of "Marriage a la Carte," a new
musical comedy by C. M. S. McLellan, with music
by Ivan Caryll, which opened at the Casino Theater
last Monday night. The music is of rather a high
order, for the most part, as compared with the
Viennese waltzes and other numbers which many
of the operettas of to-day are putting forth to
catch the popular ear. In "Marriage a la Carte,"
however, there are several songs which will un-
doubtedly attain eventually the desired "goal" of
being sung and whistled generally, played by the
restaurant orchestras and, therefore, sold readily.
Perhaps the most charming song in the entire piece
is "Smile, Smile, Smile," an invocation to cheerful-
ness sung by Emmy Wehlen, a dainty Viennese
actress new to this country. On her slight shoulders
she bore the burden of a feeble book, and gave to
Mr. CarylPs tuneful airs a vivacious and chic pres-
entation which did much to help them please the
audience, and will daily help to make them popu-
lar. Chappell & Co., Ltd., the publishers of the
music, have in this musical comedy an addition to
their long list of musically delightful productions.
The music throughout is imbued with dash and
spirit. There is no lingering love romance, or sad
nightingale ditty, but a succession of sparkling
tunes which are really a relief from the languorous,
sensuous waltzes which, as intimated above, are to
be heard in nearly every successive musical comedy.
In addition to this "Smile" song, a much applauded
number is "Silly Cock-a-Doodle-Doo." Another
song, of a comedy nature, helped out by a grotesque
dance, is "Captain Dinklepop," which receives per-
haps the most applause of all. Other excellent
numbers are: "When Zim Zim Go the Cymbals,"
"What's the Use of Going to Bed?" "Oh, Rosalie"
Coming!
They are all ready! That army of
Century Canvassers; fully equipped to be-
gin their 1911 campaign!
Century Agencies are respectfully asked
to encourage their work by extending a
cordial greeting to any representative of
the Hamilton Corporation calling at their
store—Thanks in Anticipation!
Let the people know that you are a
Century Agency. Put the show cards in
your windows; distribute catalogues!
Get your share of the additional busi-
ness this tremendous campaign is bound to
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Are you prepared to meet the demand?
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NEW YORK
and "Cassie's Not a Bit Like Mother." Mr. Caryll
has written excellent orchestrations for all these
numbers, some of his effects being quite new to
musical comedy. He conducted the orchestra last
Monday night.
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OPERA MANUSCRIPTS RECOVERED.
Alleged Thief Surrenders Them, and Metro-
politan Opera Co. Compliments the Police.
As reported in last week's Review, the two
manuscripts which were stolen after having been
submitted in the $10,000 contest instituted by the
Metropolitan Opera Co. for the best American
grand opera, have been recovered. This remark-
able detective work on the part of the police has
brought forth the following appreciation in a state-
ment from the Metropolitan Opera Co.:
"Through the diligence and skill of the police
the two lost opera scores, submitted by composers
using the noms de plume of 'Chiaroscuro' and
'Raefello,' which were stolen from the wagon of
the Adams Express Co. last Saturday, have been
recovered. The sealed envelopes containing the
real names of the composers using such noms de
plume have not been opened."
"Without You The World
Don't Seem The
Same"
Featured in Vaudeville by
MISS LINDEN BECK WITH
For best terms write direct to
THE HEAD MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
1416 Broadway, Cor. 39th Street
NEW YORK
MREVIEWrtEARS
THAT for the music publishers New Year's has
not come any too soon.
THAT their idea was that as business could not
be any worse such change as 1911 might bring
must necessarily be for the better.
THAT improvement was not to be expected the
first week of the new year, but there are at least
"signs."
ONE of these is the hopeful feeling pervading
the publishing offices generally and the consequent
announcement of new issues.
THAT Franz Lehar, composer of "The Merry
Widow," is planning fo come to America within
a few months.
THAT the proposed production of his "The Man
with Three Wives" or his "Gipsy Love" is sup-
CHANGES IN COMPOSERS' PROFITS.
posedly the cause of his coming visit.
THAT the Shuberts announce "The Girl and the
The changes that time effects in musical values
Kaiser" has but a short time longer to run at the
are to be seen in the fact that for the best known
Herald Square Theatre.
song and waltz of Johann Strauss, which has been
THAT when grand opera manuscripts are lost it
played in two hemispheres for thirty-five years—
is announced that two are missing.
"The Blue Danube"—Strauss received 600 kronen
THAT when they are recovered by the police
(about $300), whereas his publisher made 300,000
the reporters are told that manuscripts to the num-
kronen with this same waltz, says a Vienna writer.
ber of four have been regained.
Franz Lehar has made up to the present time in
THAT the two recovered manuscripts at least
Vienna, America and other places one and one-
have had the advantage of having their titles well
half million kronen. It should be remembered,
advertised.
however, that Strauss is generally supposed to
THAT Jean Allvvyn has been engaged for one
have written "The Blue Danube" in about two
of the important roles in the review to be given
hours.
when the Wintergarten opens.
THAT Dan Dody, professional manager for
NEW OPERA BY MASSENET.
Haviland, and Sam Dody, singing comedian, have
been receiving the condolences of many friends
"Don Quichotte," a new opera by Massenet just
or the death of their mother, who died December
produced in Paris, has had immediate success, 27.
according to a cable despatch. The critics are
THAT Billy Gould says he understood every word
unanimous in predicting that it will be popular
of the opening chorus of "Naughty Marietta," this
for many years. It is regarded as not quite so being his first experience with such a miracle.
important as the same composer's "Manon," but
THAT more than two hundred performances
better than anything else he has written in recent
hsxe now been placed to the credit of "The Girl
years Tt is lighter than "Manon," and some find
in the Train" at the Vaudeville Theatre, London.
it more pleasing.
THAT Maurice Shapiro, the music publisher,
who has been in Europe for the last six weeks
THE WITMARKS ISSUE NEW NUMBER.
on a business and pleasure trip, is due to arrive
in New York to-day.
The Witmarks have just issued a new number
by Armstrong & Clark, which is said to be as
FEIST NOTES!
original in idea as their popular novelty hit, "The
WE CANNOT PRINT
THEM FAST ENOUGH
ii
EVERY LITTLE
MOVEMENT"
and the other
big h i t s of
New York's Prize Ballad
Entertaining Man." These clever young authors
and composers of "Shaky Eyes," "Sweet Adeline,"
"Can't You See I'm Lonely," "Baby Doll" and a
score of other successes, are past masters in the art
of popular song writing, and the Witmarks feel
confident the new song, "We'll All Go Home
When There's No Place Else to Go," will become
"the song of the hour."
"Madame Sherry"
now playing to crowded houses at the
New Amsterdam Theatre, New York
including "Love Dance," "The Butterfly," "Birth
of Passion," "I'm All Right," "We Are Only Poor
Weak Mortals After All," etc., etc., etc.
Also Complete Vocal Score, Selection, Waltzes, etc.
M. WITMARK & SONS
CHICAGO
NEW YORK - SAN FRANCISCO
LONDON - PARIS
Last week at twenty New
York Vaudeville Theatres
(picture houses not includ-
ed), twenty-seven acts sang
"Feist" songs! Principally
"THINK IT OVER MARY" and
"THAT DREAMY ITALIAN WALTZ" .
That' s going some, isn 1 1 it?
Remember these acts travel',
they must reach your town
some time during the season!
A sworn statement to any
person who questions the
truthfulness of the above
record.
Wish we could show you the
record of all other cities.
We know it is BIG, but we
have no way to gather
statistics.
ARE YOU DOING YOUR HALF?
Are you advertising, dis-
playing, selling?
LEO. FEIST--NEW YORK.