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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
75
Conducted by B. B. Wilson
AN INNOVATION IN MUSIC PRINTING.
Leo Feist, Inc., to Dispense with Insert Sheet
as Matter of Economy and Convenience—
An Excellent Idea of Great Possibilities.
TWO BIG SUCCESSES BY HENRI CLIQUE
LA SEDUCCION
From a matter of conversation and speculation
the increasing cost of music printing and produc-
tion, with the attendant higher prices for paper
and other incidentals, has become a serious prob-
TANGO ARGENTINO or FOX TROT As Featured by Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sebastian
lem for the publisher of popular music. Produc-
TREMENDOUS SENSATION IN NEW YORK AND CHICAGO
tion costs were apparently fixed and the only
opening appeared to be in raising wholesale prices,
though just what raise could be made in that di-
rection was not determined.
NOVELTY FOX TROT
Leo Feist, Inc., however, who have been first in
a number of trade innovations, set to work first
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
with a view to cutting down, if possible, the pro-
duction cost, and finally came to the conclusion
THE NEW SONGJ^AND THE OLD.
TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION MUSIC.
that the long accepted extra sheet of music sup-
The
Melodies of the Days of Harrigan & Hart
Producers
and
Publishers
Plan
to
Take
Dras-
plied with the average song was simply a matter
and Also Irish Songs of To-day Featured in
tic Action Against Offending Vaudeville and
of habit and could be dispensed with. The result
Hippodrome Concert Last Sunday.
Cabaret Singers—Operetta Hits Overdone.
is that, in the future, the Feist prints will be of-
fered to the trade and public in a new form, with
Those who have listened to the arguments that
the middle slipped-in page eliminated and all the The practice of certain vaudeville and cabaret
words and music printed on two inside pages of singers of singing the song hits of various musi- the songs of the day are not what they used to be
the main sheet. Through the rearrangement of cal productions without the permission of the pro- and to the sighs for "the good old days of Harri-
the lay-out of the music there is no reduction in ducers of the shows or the publishers of the music, gan and Hart" had a chance to make a test last
has again aroused the trade, and it is reported that
Sunday at the Hippodrome, which was known as
the size of the bars, the notes or the words.
drastic
steps
will
be
taken
by
publishers
and
pro-
"Irish
Night." Sousa's Band played selections
In speaking of the innovation Edgar F. Bitner,
general manager of Leo Feist, Inc., said: "We ducers to put a stop to the practice. In view of from "O'Reilly and the Four Hundred" and such
came to the conclusion that there was no law com- the seriousness of the situation, the producers have little classics as "Paddy Duffy's Cart," "The
pelling the insertion of an extra sheet of music, again come forward with the threat that unless Widow Nolan's Goat," etc. Maggie Cline sang
that cost of production could be reduced by elimi- the music of their productions is protected they "Throw Him Down, McCluskey," and William
nating waste, and that the new arrangement of will refuse to have it published at all, a threat Harrigan, son of the famous Ned, sang such
the music would prove most satisfactory to the that will hardly be carried out. It cannot be classics as "My Dad's Dinner Pail" and "The
public, presenting the entire song to view at one denied, however, that more than one musical Babies on Our Block."
In comparison John O'Malley sang "A Little Bit
time, saving the turning of the extra sheet, and in comedy hit has been so done to death in vaude-
every way prove a practical and satisfactory solu- ville and the cabarets that the show itself has of Heaven," "Mother Machree," "How the Shan-
non Flows," "Macushla," etc. The question of age
tion of a serious problem. From our side the ben- suffered.
had much to do with the amount of applause of-
efits lie in a substantial saving in paper and print-
fered by various members of the audience.
NEW DITSON PUBLICATIONS.
ing, and also in freight and express charges for
Among
other late numbers featured were: "I Hear
music shipments."
Two New Additions to the Half-Dollar Series, a
You Calling Me," "Tim Rooney's at the Fightin',"
The Feist music in its new form will make its
Grieg Concerto and a Series of Piano
"It Takes a Great Big Irish Heart to Sing an Irish
appearance in the very near future, and the Sketches by Cecil Burleigh Just Issued.
Song" by Maggie Cline, and "Tipperary."
double page lay-out will also be used on profes-
sional copies, two songs being presented on one Among the recent interesting additions to the
"Half Dollar Music Series," published by the Oli- PUBLISHING MUSICJN ROCHESTER.
sheet—back and front. The natural modesty of
the man responsible for the new idea forbids the ver Ditson Co., Boston, are included two volumes
Lew Berk, formerly connected with a New York
publication of his name, but the idea speaks for each of "Twenty Operatic Melodies for Flute or
music publishing house as manager, has started pub-
itself. The success of the innovation, which seems Mandolin," with piano accompaniment, and ar- lishing music in Rochester, N. Y., under the title
to be assured, will probably result in other con- ranged by T. H. Rollinson. The selections are of the Lew Berk Music Co. The first two num-
well made and are from the more popular of the bers have already been issued.
cerns following the same plan.
operas. Other new Diston publications include a
Al Kornheiser is making a three or four weeks' Grieg concerto in A minor for piano and orches-
Manager Walter Fischer, of the music publish-
trip through New England, boosting Century busi- tra and seven fine sketches for the piano by Cecil ing house of Carl Fischer, New York, is at pres-
ness in general, while Ira Levison, a new-comer to Eurleigh, bearing the title of "Sonnets of
ent enjoying a couple of weeks at Asheville, N. C,
Autumn."
the staff, is making a tour through the West.
whither he went to rest from business cares.
TAMBOURINES AND ORANGES
McKINLEY MUSIC CO.
'WOMAN FOREVER" MARCH!!
By E. T. Paull
For though she almost blushes to reign,
Though love's own flowers wreathe the chain,
Disguise the bondage as we will,
'Tis woman—woman rules us still.
Just Published
The Latest, Up to the Minute March, One Step—Two Step.
Magnificent Title Page, Specially Designed for This Piece. Best Ever.
Handsome Women, Beautiful Flowers, Inspiring Music. Easy to Play.
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"Woman
Forever" ID
is positively
f T u m a i i muicvci
UUOILively the
kin most striking name for a march title that could be used
E. T.
at the present time. Will sell on
on sight. Nothing better published. One
Une of
or fc..
I. Paull's
faulls
very best compositions. The coming march hit of the year. Will be used by women clubs,
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where. Every dealer should have copies of this piece on sale now.
given to any dealer who will mention this ad. Published by
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women socials, women organizations, women receptions, in the home and by women every-
Special rates will be
E. T. PAULL MUSIC CO.
242 West 42nd Street
•E T« PAULL* Composer of "Woman Foroever" March,
NEW YORK