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VOL. LIII. N o . 7. Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, Aug. 19, 1911
BUSY TIMES IN CHICAGO.
Boom On in the Popular Music Field—Some of
the New Musical Shows and What They
Promise—High
Class Songs in
Victor
Kremer Co. Catalog—Interesting Personal
Items—Some New Numbers That Promise
Well for the Approaching Season—Irene
Franklin's New Songs.
(Special to the Review.)
Chicago, 111., Aug. 12, 1911.
Possibly the preponderance of extremely hot
weather this summer may have something to do
with it, but as a matter of fact, the "Syncopated
melodie," which for a while seemed to be on the
wane, is simply booming. The big hits this summer
are for the most part rag time numbers, and they
form the majority of the offerings at the vaudeville
fend moving picture shows around town. The
aviation meet which opens to-day, weather per-
mitting, and continues all of next week, will bring
thousands of visitors to Chicago and will, of
course, give abundant opportunity for popular song
exploitation.
"Little Miss Fix-It," which has had a very suc-
cessful run. all things considered, at the Chicago
Opera House, closes its Chicago engagement on
August 27, and opens in Cincinnati, September 4.
Three Askin shows are now being rehearsed in
Chicago. "Louisiana Lou," the new production
which opens at the La Salle on September 3, and
"The Girl I Love," and "The Sweetest Girl in
Paris," both of which go on the road. The music
for all tnree shows is, of course, published by
Chas. K. Harris. Mary Quive, sister of Grace
Von Studdiford, has been added to the caste of
"Louisiana Lou."
The Victor Kremer Co., have, within the past
year, produced a number of high class songs of
which any house might well be proud. They have
introduced one new writer, who gives promise of
taking place among the foremost women com-
posers of the country. Three of her songs, which
have already made their appearance through the
Victor Kremer Co., "Because of You," " 'Mid the
Roses," and "Such is the Love I Have for You,"
are already being largely used in concert work.
On a more popular order is "Tell Me if Love is a
Dream," which will be, published next week, and
for which Miss Schaefer has written the music.
The lyric is by Beth Slater Whitson, who first
came into prominence as the writer of the words
"Meet Me To-night in Dreamland." Alfred Robin
has contributed several excellent numbers to the
company's catalog, the most important one, per-
haps, written to a lyric by John Wilson, is en-
titled "The Border Chief." Last year's sensation
was the discovery of G. Harris White, Doc White,
the famous pitcher of the White Sox. His song,
"Little Puff of Smoke, Good Night," sprang im-
mediately into great popularity, and is to-day one
of the biggest sellers of the Kremer catalog.
Among the newer issues of the house are two
songs which come from the Frey family, one
written by Hans Frey is entitled "The Stars Are
the Eyes of Night," and the other, a sacred song
written by Otto Frey, is entitled "On Yonder Hill."
Several new songs are now in press and give
promise of still further increasing the prestige of
the company.
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
?2.00 PER YEAR.
J. B. Calver, publicity manager for J. H. Ke-
mick & Co., leaves to-day for a general eastern
trip. He reports "Ocean Roll," the company's lat-
est; purchase, and "Red Rose Rag," as fairly
sweeping the country.
Irene Franklin is the headliner at the Majestic
this week. She has made a wonderful hit with
a clever bunch of songs, all of which are pub-
lished by Leo. Feist. They include the "Janitor's
Child," "Bringing Up a Family," "I Was Only a
Girl at the Time," and "The Talkative Waitress."
Tell Taylor is, of course, preparing to do a lot
of plugging on his new number, "Davy Jones and
His Monoplane," during the aviation meet. The
"House of Ballads," the soubriquet which Taylor
now applies to his business, will publish next
week two new numbers, "Forget Me Not," by
George Fairman, and "Roses of Erin," by Earl
Smith and Tell Taylor.
A decided stir in burlesque circles occurred on
Saturday last with the production at the New
Casino Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., of "A Whirl of
Mirth," which was written by that versatile pro-
ducer of song hits and clever playlets, Edgar Selden.
The show, which is under the direction of Chas.
W. Daniels, acting for Whallcn & Martell, started
off the season for the Western wheel, and as one
critic said in reference to "The Whirl of Mirth,"
"If there are any in the wheel on a par with this
one, trot 'em along, boys, as we are from Joplin."
As a matter of fact, the show is so good that it
is a marked contrast to the majority of the bur-
lesque productions.
OFFER PRIZES_FOR MUSIC.
USING TWO GOOD NUMBERS.
Denver Branch of American Music Society En-
deavor to Stimulate Colorado Composers to
Put Forth Best Efforts.
The clever vaudeville team of Tempest and Sun-
shine, appearing this week at the New Brighton
Theater, Brighton Beach, are using two successful
numbers, for which Henry I. Marshall, general
manager of the Ted Snyder stores and musical di-
rector of the act, wrote the music, and Stanley
Murphy the words. The numbers are "Bless Your
Ever Loving Little Heart," published by Chas. K.
Harris, and "My Baby Louise," published by the
Jos. Morris Music Co.
(Special to The Review.}
Denver, Col., August 4, 1911.
The board of directors of the Denver center of
the American Music. Society has decided to offer
prizes in money for original compositions for voice,
violin and piano and a one-act play, all to be sub-
mitted before January 1, 1912. The prizes will con-
sist of $25, each and are offered for the purpose of
stimulating the creative talent of Colorado com-
posers.
Any resident of Colorado may offer manuscripts.
The works are to be written under a nom de
plume and submitted to a committee of Eastern
musical critics for decision. w The prize winners
will be heard here after a decision is reached, when
they will be produced by the American Music
Society.
The rules governing the contest are in the hands
of the president, Mrs. E. S. Worrell, Jr., 2226
William street. The other officers of the associa-
tion are Fritz Thies, first vice-president; Mrs.
Smissaert, second vice-president; Mrs. John Mor-
ton Walker, secretary; Mrs. Bertha J. Shannon,
treasurer; Miss Madeline Brooks, chairman of pro-
gram committee.
HARRIS NUMBERS IN CABARET SHOW.
In the new Cabaret of the Folies Bergere enti-
tled "Hello Paris," two of the most successful
musical numbers were "Frisco Frizz," and "Sen-
timental Tommy," both published by Chas. K. Har-
ris. Harry Piker, who featured "Frisco Frizz,"
is supported by a substantial chorus, the acting be-
ing an elaborate one, staged by Ned Wayburn.
JEROME H. REMICK IN NEW YORK.
Jerome H. Remick, head of J. H. Remick & Co.,
Detroit and New York, returned to the New York
office on Tuesday from a lengthy sojourn at his
summer home at .Bass Rocks, Mass., accompanied
with his family. After spending a fortnight or
so in the metropolis, Mr. Remick will proceed to
his home in Detroit.
A HIGH CLASS SHOW.
'A Whirl of Mirth," Written by Edgar Selden
Makes Big Stir in Burlesque Circles.
REPORT BUSINESS AS IMPROVING.
The Shapiro Music Publishing Co. report that
since the first of the month the business has in-
creased to a remarkable extent, especially among
the later additions to their strong catalog. One
of the big sellers, and that without extensive plug-
ging, is Edgar Sclden's "I'll Give You All You
Ask,". another edition of which has just been
cleaned out.
WIN CUP FOR HAVILAND CO.
It is announced that Jack Dnsfane's Trio won
the Daufkirch Publishers' Loving Cup for the F.
B. Haviland Publishing Co., singing "There's a
Dixie Girl's Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle
Boy." The cup will be on exhibition at the Havi-
land offices next week.
JAY WITMARK HOME FROM EUROPE.
Jay Witmark, of M. Witmark & Sons, who has
been in Europe for the past two months, returned
home on the steamer Mauretania of the Cunard
line on Thursday of this week. Mr. Witmark closed
several contracts of importance for his house, the
details of which will be announced in due course
of time.
'
Will Von Tilzer, of the Harry Von Tilzer Music
Publishing Co., left on Thursday for a flying trip
to Chicago, where he will spend several days at
the home of his mother in that city, and inci-
dentally look over things at the Chicago office of
his company.