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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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CONDUCTED BY B. B. WILSON
MUSIC BARRED BY WAR CENSORS
TO PUBLISH ASSOCIATION MINUTES
MISS E. F. BAUER'S SONG A "HIT'
Afraid That Arrangement of Notes Might Con-
vey Messages for Spies—Direct Effort of
Milwaukee Mayor to Secure Music Fails
Volume Showing Accomplishments of National
Organization of Sheet Music Dealers Now on
the Press—Membership Growing
At Recent Recital of Mme. Claussen—"My Love
Is a Muleteer" Destined to Find Its Way Into
Programs of Leading Singers
Even music, which according to the poets
soothes the savage breast, does not have a
soothing effect upon the military censors in
Europe according to reports, as the importers
here are unable to get new music from Ger-
many either in MSS or printed form, owing
to the fear of the censor that the notes might
be used by spies for the transmission of mes-
sages through the lines.
It was believed that notes of different values
could be used to signify the letters of the
alphabet and in that manner any amount of
information could be imparted. It is hoped by
musicians that the ban will be placed on only
new music and that the old masterpieces may
still be sent out to the world.
Mayor D. W. Hoan, of Milwaukee, opened
direct negotiations with the British Govern-
ment to obtain free passage of music from Ger-
many for the use of the Auditorium Orchestra
in that city, a civic institution. The result was
the following telegram from the American Em-
bassy in London:
"British Government regrets its inability to
grant any facilities for exportation of German
music. They do not believe there is any ground
for supposing classical and other music is gen-
uinely required for educational purposes that
cannot be freely procured from non-enemy
J. M. Priaulx, of Chas. H. Ditson & Co., has
just completed the compilation of a summary of
the minutes of the meetings of the National As-
sociation of Sheet Music Dealers to date, in-
cluding some of the leading accomplishments of
that organization, and the volume containing
that data was sent to press this week. Copies
of the book will be sent to several thousand
dealers throughout the country for the pur-
pose of acquainting them with what the national
association is doing and with a view to enlist-
ing their support. It is reported that the mem-
bership of the association is growing by leaps
and bounds, chiefly as a result of the good mis-
sionary work being done by the travelers.
A wider recognition of the American com-
poser in the higher form of song writing is
evident from the way American compositions
are being programed in concerts given by lead-
ing artists during the present musical season. It
is a gratifying tendency and an encourage-
ment to song writers that cannot be lightly
overlooked.
At the very interesting song recital given by
Mme. Julia Claussen at Aeolian Hall last week,
this clever artist scored a tremendous success
with a song by Emilie Frances Bauer, the well-
known composer, musical critic and lecturer,
entitled, "My Love Is a Muleteer," which was
sung from manuscript.
The words tell a fascinating story of a gay
son of sunny Spain—a dashing muleteer, who
loves and fears, breaks hearts and steel blades,
and is ever ready to dance the gay Bolero in the
evening shades. The words are set to music
which is as charming as the text—a melody
that is full of color and atmosphere, notable
for its individuality and spontaneity, which, com-
bined with clever scoring, make it one of the
songs of the season.
The audience was not only roused to enthusi-
asm over this song, but a number of people
went to Schirmer's after the concert in an ef-
fort to secure this number—a compliment sure-
ly to its charm which cannot be overlooked.
This song, by the way, will be published by
Arthur P. Schmidt, of Boston, within the next
few weeks.
While Francisco di Nogero is credited with
setting Miss Bauer's words to music, we might
divulge a secret by saying that Francisco di
Nogero is a nom de plume. Miss Bauer is en-
titled to full credit for the music as well as the
words of this song, which will and should be
on the program of every concert singer who
desires a number that possesses that individual-
ity which enables it to stand out as one of the
notable "hits" in the concert field this season.
PUBLISHERS HOLD MORE MEETINGS
Possibility That Permanent Organization Will
Be Effected Shortly—Program Prepared
On Tuesday and Thursday evenings of last
week meetings were held by the new organiza-
tion of publishers in the Columbia Theatre
Building. A tentative program has already been
mapped out, and if a willingness is shown by
the majority of the publishers to follow the
program a permanent organization will result
shortly. Thursday evening marked the third
meeting, and as there is no effort being made
to rush the members in their decision the
probabilities are it will be at least two weeks
more before anything permanent is done.
However, the progress made up to this period
has been encouraging, and publishers, who in
the past have felt an organization working as
a unit was impossible, are very optimistic as
to the outlook at present.
"FOLLOW ME" PRODUCED IN BOSTON
New Anna Held Show Well Received in the
Hub—Remick & Co. Publish the Score
The new Shubert production, "Follow Me,"
with Anna Held in the stellar role, opened in
Boston Tuesday evening, and according to the
Boston papers, was well received, with numer-
ous favorable criticisms of the musical numbers
of the program. The following are the most
prominent song numbers: "Don't Play With
Fire," "Follow Me," "How Would You Like
to Bounce a Baby on Your Knee," "It's a Cute
Little Way of My Own," "Oh, I Want to Be
Good, but My Eyes Won't Let Me," "I Brought
Red Roses in December to You," "It's Making
Me Love You All the More," and "La Parisian
Peacock." J. H. Remick & Co. are the pub-
lishers of the score.
TO AID BRITISH COMPOSERS
The Carnegie United Kingdom Trust in
London, has announced an important scheme
for the encouragement of British composers of
music.
The trust agrees to publish at its
own expense each year six original works, in-
cluding operas, concertos, and symphonies, the
author to receive all royalties.
SAN FRANCISCO_DEALERS MEET
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., November 3.—The San
Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley Sheet Music
Dealers' Association held its regular monthly
meeting yesterday. With but one or two post-
ponements, the association met regularly every
month during the past summer.
Positively, Absolutely, Emphatically.
TO OPEN STORE IN MALDEN, MASS.
Al Lutch, who is acting as New England
representative for the Harry Von Tilzer Music
Publishing Co., has arranged to open a hand-
some new music store on Pleasant street, Mai-
den, Mass. During the political campaign just
closed, Mr. Lutz composed a number of songs
which wore sung at Republican rallies.
The Sensational Song
"DON'T FORGET ME"
" I I BUILDING A BRIDGE FOR IRELAND"
By the writers of "Baby Shoes" and "Down Among the Sheltering Palms"
By the Author of "As Long As the Shamrock Grows Green"
James Brockman Music Publishing Co.,
145 West 45th Street, New York City