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Conducted by B. B. Wilson
COURT ENJOINSJ.EW FIELDS
A HALF CENTURY OF SERVICE.
tive music by G. O'Connor Morris; "Hope the
Hornblower," John Ireland's charming musical
From Continuing to Fresent "All Aboard" in
Edward S. Cragin's Record with Chas. H. Dit-
setting of the words by Henry Newbolt; "Love's
Its Present Form Following Suit for Infringe-
son & Co. Well Worthy of the Consideration
Hour," notable for its entrancing melody, which
ment Brought by Chappell & Co., Ltd., and
of His Associates in the Company—Presented
is supplied by Grace C. Hawkins to words by F. C.
Charles Frohman.
with Handsome Loving Cup on Anniversary.
As a result of the suit brought by Chappell &
Co., Ltd., and Charles Frohman against Lew
Fields, the actor-manager was enjoined from
presenting the musical play, "All Aboard," by Judge
Hough in the Federal Court on Monday.
Mr. Frohman, who owns the American rights to
the musical comedy "The Girl on the Film," and
Chappell & Co., who own the music publishing
rights, asserted that the second act of "All Aboard"
was an infringement on portions of the former
play and the court upheld that opinion. The in-
junction can only be lifted, said Judge Hough, by
Lew Fields giving a large bond for liquidating
damages.
"All Aboard," which only recently completed a
summer season in New York, opened in Chicago
on Sunday night.
A record of a half century spent in one particu-
lar industry is an occurrence rare enough to make
it worthy of far more than passing attention, and
the tribute paid Edward S. Cragin, director and
general manager of Chas. H. Ditson & Co., by his
associates indicates a thorough appreciation of the
honor that is due the man.
Mr. Cragin joined the forces of the Oliver Dit-
son Co. in 1863 when he was only 15 years old, ob-
tained position of stock boy through the means of
a recommendation presented to the late John C.
Haynes, who was at that time sole partner of Mr.
Ditson. After being with the Ditson house in Bos-
ton for nine years, Mr. Cragin decided to go into
business for himself in Portland, Me., but the ven-
ture not panning out to his satisfaction at the end
of two years, returned to the Ditson house, where
he remained until 1872, when he came to New
York, where he has remained ever since.
RAID ON MUSIC_PUBL1SHERS.
Mr. Cragin has seen several complete revolutions
Post-office Inspectors Arrest Officers of Kirkus
in the music publishing field; seen men find a place
Dugdale Music Publishing Co. on Charge of
in the limelight and drop out of sight again and, if
Using Mails to Defraud.
so inclined, could write a thoroughly interesting
i:rade history. He has long been active in the
(Special to The Review.)
Music Publishers' Association of the United States
WASHINGTON, D. C , September 29.—Post-office
inspectors made a raid on the H. Kirkus Dugdale and various times served as vice-president and
Music Publishing Co. on Saturday and arrested H. treasurer of that organization.
In honor of his fiftieth anniversary of his en-
K. Dugdale, George Dugdale and Mrs. M. R.
trance into the trade field, Mr. Cragin's associates
Duvoll, officers of the company, on charges of
in Chas. H. Ditson & Co. presented him with a
using the mails to defraud.
The concern advertised for the works of novice handsome loving cup. Substantial recognition also
came from Chas. H. Ditson, head of the company,
song writers.
This makes the second local musical publishing in the form of a check. It is doubtful if Edward
house that has had trouble with the postal authori- S. Cragin's record has been surpassed by any other
member of the music publishing trade.
ties on the same charge.
Bailey; "Ferryman Love," a typical English bal-
lad, the music of which is by Oskar Borsdorf, to
words by an old favorite, Edward Teschemacher;
and "White Rose Asleep," an admirable musical
setting of Ruth Rutherford's words, by Haydn
Wood.
In this Boosey budget there are three songs for
the contralto voice entitled: "The Well of Sor-
row," the music of which is by Liza Lehmann,
words being based upon Roumanian folk songs.
''Night in the Valley," from the "Valley of
Dreams," Song Cycle, is another publication of in-
terest, the words of which are by Harold Simp-
son and the music by Vincent Thomas.
TWO NEW PRODUCTIONS.
"The Red Canary" Presented in Reading, Pa.,
and "When Love Is Young" in Wilkes-Barre,
Pa.—Witmark & Sons the Publishers.
"The Red Canary," a new musical comedy with
Lina Abarbanell, formerly prima donna in "Mme.
Sherry," in the principal role, was presented for
the first time in Reading, Pa., last Saturday even-
ing. The book of the piece is by Alexander John-
stone and William Le Barron, the lyrics by Will B.
Johnstone, and the music by Harold Orlob, a young
composer whose work shows much promise. The
leading musical numbers are "The Call of Love,"
"The Look of a Maiden," "The Globe Trotter,"
"Simply Looking Around" and "I'm So Weary"
and several others.
Joseph M. Gaites presented John Hyams and
Leila Mclntyre in a new musical comedy entitled
"When Love Is Young" at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on
Monday night and registered a well deserved hit.
The book and lyrics are by Rida Johnson Young
FEIST SONGS ATMVINTER GARDEN.
and William Cary Duncan, and the music, which is
WARN AGAINST SWINDLER.
Feist songs are being prominently featured in the M. Witmark & Sons Much Annoyed by Man particularly tuneful, by William Schroeder. Some
of the songs are: "The Girl That Dreams of Me,"
second edition of "The Passing Show of 1913,"
Who Makes Fake Contracts with Motion
'Please Send Someone to Love Me," "The Tango
now being presented at the Winter Garden, by
Picture House Pianists.
Glide," "I Don't Know Why I Kissed You" and
Artie Mellinger, who is using "He's on a Boat,"
'Don't Let Cupid Catch You Napping."
M. Witmark & Sons state that a man, giving the
"My Lovin' Melody Man" and "The Midnight
M. Witmark & Sons publish the music of both
name of Harry Mitchell, who represents himself
Masquerade."
The latter song is the first effort of Nat Ayer as a demonstrator for "M. Witmark & Co.," is at productions
under the Feist imprint, the well-known composer present engaged in fleecing moving picture house
having joined the forces of Leo Feist, Inc., only pianists and others in the North and Middle West.
SPREADING LIKE WILD FIRE
He offers a spurious contract which entitles the
recently.
That sweet, charming, melodious
subscriber to not less than two copies of music
march-ballad
per week, also a motion picture folio on receipt of
$2.08, cost of mailing for one year, payable in ad-
We are the Publishers of the
vance.
Of course, there is no such firm existing, and
New York Success
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M. Witmark & Sons are being kept busy warning
all people throughout the country that they have no
representative whatever who is authorized to col-
lect money or solicit subscriptions in their behalf.
AT. Witmark & Sons ask music dealers to co-
By'
operate with them in putting a stop to the swindle.
"When It's Springtime in
Virginia
"The
MARRIAGE
MARKET"
Lyrics by Arthur Anderson
and Adrian Ross.
Music by Victor Jacobi.
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd.
41 East 34th St.,
347 Yonge St.,
NEW YORK
TORONTO
J. Brandon Walsh
LATEST BOOSEY ISSUES.
Some Songs of Real Merit Sent Out by This
Well-known House—''The Well of Sorrow"
by Liza Lehmann a Publication of Interest.
Boosey & Co., 9 East Seventeenth street, New
York, has just issued a number of interesting
publications which should have a wide appeal to
concert singers and to those in the home who love
and appreciate ballads of real worth.
Some of these numbers which call for special
mention are: Ivor Novello's "Why Hurry, Little
River?" which has been set to delightful words
by Canon Scott and which is being sung by Clara
Butt and other well known singers. "Oh! Come
Where the White Wild Roses Bloom," the words
of which by D. Donaldson, are set to very effec-
and
Ernie Erdman
Hundreds of vaudeville acts are using
it, so you are sure to have a demand.
Stock up!
M. WITMARK & SONS
Witmark Bldg., 144-146 West 37th St.
NEW YORK CITY
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San Francisco
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