Music Trade Review

Issue: 1912 Vol. 54 N. 5

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THE MUSIC TftADE
NEW OPERETTA BY LEHAR.
Great Success Predicted for "The Three Best
Girls," Which Has Been Well Received in
Europe.
A dispatch from Brussels states that Franz
Lehar, the composer of "The Merry Widow,"
has made another success with an operetta,
which of course is already on its way to
New York. It started, naturally, in Austria, where
it scored a great success, and came across Ger-
many in a German dress. It has got as far as
Brussels, where it became French in style, and now
it is busy choosing a smart Anglo-American ap-
pearance in which to make its debut in London and
New York.
This time Lehar has chosen a tourist agent as
his central figure, one of those harassed yet war-
ranted-only-to-smile young men who take travel-
ing parties around the world. The opera is called
"Les Trois Amoureuses," which may be rendered
freely into English as "The Three Best Girls."
The plot is light, but very amusing, and will
allow much of that writing up necessary to suit
American tastes. The music is charming. Besides
a lullaby there is a capital military march, the in-
evitable waltzes and delightful duets and trios. It
is truly Viennese and there is nothing vulgar in its
composition. It is an omelette souffle by a master
musical cook.
COMPOSER HERE ATTIRED AS AVIATOR.
Among the passengers arriving Tuesday from
Bremen on the North German Lloyd liner Prinz
"Friedrich Wilhelm. was Bruno Granichstaedten, the
Not a Hit that will die but a seller that will live.
I WILL LOVE YOU WHEN
THE SILVER THREADS ARE
SHINING AMONG THE GOLD
composer of the opera "Rose Maid," who has come
over to see it produced in Baltimore this month.
He created interest on the pier in Hoboken by land-
ing in a salmon-colored aviator's suit, with a small
hat of the same material, surmounted with a puce
penguin's wing. The first night after the ship left
Cherbourg the composer went down to the dining
saloon in the same costume. After Capt. Prehn
recovered his breath, he said kindly, "The balloon
is not going up to-night, my boy. Go to your room
and take them off," and his advice was followed.
"NATIONAL HYMN OF SIAM."
Missouri to the Front with an Appealing Song.
One of the best informed Missouri Democrats,
speaking the other night at the Waldorf-Astoria
of recent political events in that State, said:
"Missouri has figured in musical circles lately
because of its effort to find a suitable song for a
State anthem. The high browed are praying for a
classic. The rank and file are for the already fa-
mous 'dawg' song. Even the 'dawg' song may go
into the scrap heap now that the Folk followers
have adopted the 'National Hymn of Siam.' A
meeting of the Missouri State Democratic Com-
mittee held January 11 resulted in a complete vic-
tory of the Champ Clark forces over those of ex-
Governor Folk, the supporters of Senator James
A. Reed having deserted Folk in the hour of crisis.
"Folk had been a candidate for Major Warner's
seat in the United States Senate. James A. Reed,
of Kansas City, entered the running. To be rid of
Folk, Reed promised to help Folk get the Missouri
delegation for the Presidential nomination. Folk
made the deal, withdrew from the Senatorial race,
saw Reed safely seated and then waited for the
State committee to meet. Meantime the Clark ex-
citement bobbed up and the Reed forces refused
to go on with the Folk arrangement. They rushed
to the Speaker's side, voting contrary to Folk in
the fixing of the date of the State convention and
the place. Of all the anti-Folk places in Missouri
the rebellious Democratic State Committee sent
the convention to Clark's great stronghold, Joplin.
Then it was a Folk leader distributed copies of the
'National Hymn of Siam/ with the request that
all sing it.
"The song follows:
NATIONAL HYMN OF SIAM.
Ova tannas Siam
Geeva tannas Siam
Ova tannas
Sucha tammas Siam
Inocan gifft tarn
Osucha nas Siam
Osucha nas."
The language is phonetic. Strange to the eye, it
will be found perfectly familiar to the ear. Its
best effect is obtained by getting a friend to sing
it to the tune of "America."
DEMAND FOR CENTURY EDITION
Stimulated by Renewed Popularity of Old Time
Songs—Makes Good Line for Dealers.
The present growing demand for songs and in-
strumental numbers that were popular a score of
years or more ago has served to materially in-
crease the interest of both the trade and the pub-
lic in the Century Edition of music, which consists
in the main of standard selections of assured value
that never seem to grow old. The increasing appre-
ciation of the musical and salable qualities of the
Century Edition of music on the part of the deal-
ers is evidenced in the growing volume of orders
placed for the various numbers making up the edi-
tion, for the dealers are aware of the fact that
music of standard character, such as that in the
Century Edition, sells in season and out and does
not depend upon the whims of a fickle public for its
success. The Century catalog has been enlarged
to a considerable extent very recently and new
numbers are constantly being added, which fact
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Moonlight
DANCE
By Herman Finck
(Composer of "In the Shadows")'
Being Played by Leading
Orchestras Everywhere
This collection of 17
pieces has been published
to supply a long-felt want
experienced by many vio-
linists. The pieces in this
book are mainly arrange-
ments of famous piano
compositions by celebrated
composers, although there
are three entirely new and
original compositions con-
tained in same. Both the
Violin and Piano parts
are moderately difficult,
but will be found within
the range of every ad-
vanced player. Violin with
Piano Accom.. 75 cents.
Most Beautiful Child Ballad Written
In Years.
"Will The Roses
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THE MUSIC TRADE
serves to maintain interest in the entire edition.
With attractive covers, well printed music and
desirable selections, the Century Edition leaves lit-
tle to be desired in the field of music which it rep-
resents.
their aunt, Miss Paula Edwards, the musical
comedy star who charmed her audiences from coast
to coast in her musical plays, "The Princess Beg-
gar" and "Winsome Winnie."
MREVIEWflEARS
EMPHATIC HIT IN VAUDEVILLE.
ment of the house, who are the publishers of the
"Most Popular" series of music folios, will start,
in the course of a week or so, on a trip through the
South and Middle West, while J. T. Mearns, his
assistant, will cover the far western territory.
EDGAR SELDEN^ RETIREMENT
From the Shapiro Music Publishing Co. Proves
The Graye Sisters Win Success in Philadelphia
a Surprise to His Many Friends—Future
—Latest Witmark Novelty Song a Feature
THAT there could be a lot of improvement in
Plans Not Announced—Louis Bernstein to
of Their Act.
general business before it can be described as be-
Act as General Manager.
ing really lively.
Billed as "The Graye Sisters," two clever and
THAT, even so, none of the publishers feel so
The many friends of Edgar Seldon in trade and
charming girls made their debut at the Palace badly over the matter as to be tempted to hang out
professional
circles have been much surprised to
Theatre, Philadelphia, on January 29, and made, to the to-let sign.
learn of his retirement on February 1, from the
use the hackneyed term, "one of the quickest hits
THAT when Victor Herbert's "Enchantress" office of general manager of the Shapiro Music
in vaudeville." At the same time, Philadelphia ex- left the New York Theater it made room for
Publishing Co., he having been connected with the
perienced more than a mild surprise, for these
"The Pearl Maiden," which also seems due for a house in that capacity ever since the establishment
young girls who made a bid for public approval
lengthy run.
of the present business by the late Maurice
without the aid of a press agent, and who, by their
THAT the M. Witmark & Sons are furtunate in Shapiro. While Mr. Selden is not ready at the
genuine talent, got away with an act that might well
publishing the music for both productions.
present time to announce his plans for the future
tax the capabilities of old professionals, turned out
THAT "The Wedding Trip" will leave the Broad- it is more than probable that he will become con-
to be none other than the Misses Beryl and Marion
way Theater shortly to go to Boston for a run. nected with another publishing house in an ex-
Greenlee, daughters of J. W. Greenlee, of Phila-
THAT J. H. Remick & Co. report a strong de- ecutive capacity. He is also engaged in writing
delphia, a retired mining millionaire.
mand for the music of the production which they
and producing several vaudeville acts and bur-
They are doing a boy and girl act, and are ex- publish.
lesques, which work will take up a large part of
ponents of "My Todalo Man" (the latest Witmark
THAT Clarice Manning & Co. have met with such his attention for some time to come.
success), in which they do the famous "Turkey success with their catalog that an additional office
Louis Bernstein, who with the recent reorganiza-
Trot." The girls were trained for their debut by has been added to their suite to enable the com-
tion and incorporation of the business of Maurice
pany to handle the business with greater dispatch.
Shapiro became managing director of the company,
THAT Miss Manning will leave in a week or so has assumed the duties of general manager follow-
on an extended trip through the East for the pur- ing the retirement of Mr. Selden and will actively
pose of introducing the newer publications to the direct both the professional and business ends of
trade.
the business.
THAT she has some reputation as an "introducer"
who captures the orders.
THAT a shipment of 10,000 copies of "Gee, I Like
the Music With My Meals" was disposed of in a
single day by J. H. Remick & Co.
THAT such things do not happen every day.
"WHERE LOVE IS KING"
THAT "Brass Band Ephraham Jones" (Feist) is
the Ballad Beautiful y fea-
beginning to push "Honey Man" for the honors.
THAT "Oh, Mr. Dream Man" and "The Ragtime tured by Vaudeville's best
Goblin Man," published by the Harry Von Tilzer acts, is published by
Music Co., look like coming hits though still young
"FEIST"!
in the game.
"THAT DRAMATIC RAG"
THAT if the German Kaiser must have American
singers for the Berlin opera, we have a number of
intensely popular with all
alleged singers on the vaudeville stage that we
the
clever vaudeville acts,
might ship over to the other side for inspec-
is also published by
tion and forget to bring back.
"FEIST"!
THAT Phil Kornheiser, Leo Feist's professional
manager, is so busy these days that he has to hide
"THAT ITALIAN SERENADE"
when he signs the day's mail.
AFTER ALL
The Musics The Thing!
And since the Teacher can
secure in
CENTURY EDITION
The Best Compositions ol
all times, by the most prom-
inent composers, at Ten
Cents per copy, is it a
wonder that the sales are
increasing constantly?
Century Music Pub. Go.
1178 Broadway
New York City
Mission Bells
The Latest Instrumental
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LEASE ADDITIONAL LOFT.
Quarters of Hinds, Noble & Eld red ge Greatly
Enlarged—Offices to Be Moved—Salesmen to
Go on Road.
Hinds, Noble & Eldredge, 31-35 West Fifteenth
street, New York, who for some time past have
found their ground floor and basement quarters
totally inadequate for the proper handling of their
immense stock of music and school books, have
leased the entire second floor loft of the building
in which they are at present located, and will move
their offices and a large portion of their stock to
that floor, while still maintaining their salesrooms
on the ground floor.
J. Tatian Roach, manager of the music depart-
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No matter what music is wanted or how many
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