Music Trade Review

Issue: 1916 Vol. 63 N. 5

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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CONDUCTED BY B. B. WILSON
THE VALUE OF THE ANNUAL_JLEO FEIST CONFERENCES
Much of the Success Attained by This Progressive Music Publishing House Has Been Due to
the Spirit of Co-operation, Which Is Intensified by Yearly Get-Together Meetings
The fourth annual convention of the man-
agers of Leo Feist, Inc., which was held
through the week of July 17, brought together
the executive heads of one of the most efficient
music publishing organizations in this country.
The policy of gathering together the various
representatives for an annual conference was
originated by Leo Feist and Edgar F. Bitner,
general manager of the concern, and was, in a
measure, made really necessary by the enor-
mous growth which the Feist organization has
attained during the last few years, the house
being represented in all of the large cities of
son that the Feist slogan, "The house that is
never without a hit," is literally true.
The recent convention was not only remark-
able from a business standpoint, but as a social
affair it was most successful. On Monday meet-
ings of an informal character were held in the
morning at the Feist general offices, 235 West
Fortieth street. In the afternoon the managers
repaired to the professional offices, 135 West
Forty-fourth street, where they met the writing
staff and were introduced to those who had
joined that body during the last year.
Monday evening at Keen's Chop House, 107
After the dinner the guests were entertained
by the song writers with their latest material,
for the double purpose of entertainment and of
allowing the executive heads to hear the songs
under the most favorable circumstances. On
Tuesday and Wednesday sessions were held
both morning and afternoon, when business
conditions and the outlook for the future were
canvassed thoroughly; the general conclusion
prevailing at these meetings that Leo Feist,
Inc., was to have one of its most successful
years.
On Wednesday evening, at their home in
Mount Vernon, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Bitner en-
tertained the visiting managers and their ladies
at an elaborate dinner.
After the dinner, Leo. Feist, president; Ed-
Executives and Members of the Staff of Leo Feist, Inc., at the Fourth Annual Conference Dinner Held at Keen's Chop House
1—Herman Klein; 2—Jimmie Monaco; 3—H. C. Johnston; 4—Joe McCarthy; 5—Earl Carroll; 6—Al. Doyle; 7—Moe Kleeman; 8—Jack Glogau; 9—Arthur Fields; 10—Nat Osborne;
11—Grant Clarke; 12—Fred Fischer; 13—Ben Edwards; 14—J. A. Decatur; 15—George Gartlan"; 16—Cliff Odoms; 17—George Graff, Tr.; 18—Meyer Jacobs; 19—Milton
. Schwarzwald; 20—Bob Miller; 21—Solly Colin; 22—Theo. Morse; 23—Ira Schuster; 24—Harry Collins; 25—Lee Orean Smith; 26—Mort Schaffer; 27—E. F. Bitner;
28—Phil Kornheiser; 29—Percy Wenrich; 30—Kocco Vocco; 31—Billy Lang; 32—Fred Auger; 33—Howard Johnson; Center—Leo Feist.
the country by men of responsibility and repu-
tation in the music publishing field.
Since this policy has been in vogue, an even
greater impetus has been given to the business
done by Leo Feist, Inc. The value of the an-
nual conference is demonstrated when the man-
agers, having gathered together from all parts
of the country and exchanged ideas, return to
their stations with new vigor and enthusiasm,
and work earnestly to make successful those
songs which they have, after careful considera-
tion, decided to be real "hits." This is the rea-
West Forty-fourth street, a dinner befitting the
occasion was served, which was attended by the
complete staff of song writers and members of
the professional department as well as the
numerous executive heads. Before commencing
the dinner a poem was read by Arthur Feilds,
as a tribute to the memory of Richard Winter-
nitz, who had passed away since the last con-
ference. The tribute follows:
"Before we raise our glasses, just a word by way of grace,
A vacant chair brings memories, we miss a smiling face;
Though he's gone along the Endless Trail, forget him we
never shall,
So heart to heart, let's drink a silent toast to our absent
pal."
gar F. Bitner, general manager, and Phil Korn-
heiser, professional manager, entertained the
guests with reminiscences of the early periods
of the organization, also reviewing the progress
that had been made.
Thursday the managers and their ladies de-
parted rn a body for Atlantic City, where, under
the direction of Phil Kornheiser, a program of
entertainment was provided which continued
throughout the balance of the week.
Monday of this week saw the departure of
the heads of the branches to their stations, with
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Century Edition!
BEST MUSIC PROCURABLE.
NATIONALLY ADVERTISED.
MOST IN DEMAND.
A MIGHTY INTERESTING
PROPOSITION TO YOU.
DROP US A POSTAL!
THAT the song writers and music publishers
are thinking of asking the President to declare
war on Mexico.
THAT it appears that a temporary lull in the
war scarce has served to put the quietus on a
number of popular war songs.
THAT Feist's "You're a Dangerous Girl" is one
of the big things in the Atlantic City cabaret
just at present.
THAT Teddy Morse, who has been mingling
with them recently, says that the talking ma-
chine men are not half as bad as they are some-
times painted.
THAT Victor Herbert, who is now conducting
his orchestra at Willow Grove Park, Philadel-
phia, added a new march to his list of composi-
tions, bearing the broad title: "World's Prog-
ress March."
WILL CARROLL_CO. TO MOVE
CEHIURYMUSICPUBC
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The Will Carroll Publishing Co., Brooklyn,
N. Y., will move to 8 Fourth avenue, on August
first. Since the recent incorporation the busi-
ness has developed rapidly and the present
quarters at 122 Flatbush avenue are now inade-
quate. Mr. Carroll is very much enthused with
the new song, "After the War is Over," and
predicts a large sale for that number.
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the exception of H. C. Johnson, of the San
%0ME~BACI^T0 ARIZONA"
Francisco office, who will spend the next two
weeks in New York. Before departing the One of the most successful ballads of the
managers expressed the opinion that the con- year is "Come Back to Arizona," and although
ference was the most successful, from all stand-
it has only been released
points, that had ever been held in the history
a short time, it has al-
of the organization.
ready won popular ap-
Those not familiar with the music publishing
proval. The rapidity with
business cannot realize how much thought,
which it wins favor will
knowledge and hard work are necessary to
no doubt make it one of
achieve success as a publisher. And the pub-
the best selling ballad
lishing firm of Leo Feist, Inc., is undoubtedly
numbers of the season
a successful one.
The words are by Alfred
The Feist staff of executives is one of the
Bryan and the music by
highest salaried in the music publishing field.
Herman Paley. Jerome H. Remick & Co. are
The men at the head of the organization, them-
selves of strong personality, have surrounded the publishers.
themselves with men of large caliber and ex-
GUMBLE BACK FROM ATLANTIC CITY
perience in their respective lines. The numer-
Mose Gumble, professional manager of the
ous writers and composers retained by this
house, all of them shining lights in their pro- Jerome H. Remick & Co. New York offices, re-
fession, including such well-known men as turned Monday, after spending the week-end
Howard Johnson, Jack Glogau, Joe McCarthy, at Atlantic City, N. J. Besides enjoying the
Jimmie Monaco, Fred Fischer, Theo. Morse. pleasures of the resort, Mr. Gumble was pleased
Grant Clarke, Percy Wenrich and Earl Carroll, at hearing several of the late Remick hits played
assures the house of always having several suc- by the orchestras of the larger hotels and
cabarets.
cessful numbers on its list.
Feist branch offices are located in Boston,
L. G. BATTEN IN THE MOUNTAINS
Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis and San Fran-
L. G. Batten and family are enjoying a two
cisco, each having from ten to fifteen employes.
There are in all over 250 people carried on the weeks' vacation in the Maryland mountains, near
salary list of the concern, who transact the Penmar, Pa. Mr. Batten, who is general mana-
routine business for the firm. Much of the suc- ger of the Century Music Publishing Co., start-
cess of the concern is due to the excellent and ed the fall advertising campaign for the Cen-
extensive advertising which it carries on all the tury Editions before departing on his vacation.
time. Some of the most original and ingenious
0. P. SCHROEDER^ON VACATION
advertising ideas in the music publishing field
have originated with the house of Feist, and the
Otto P. Schroeder, representative of Church,
resulting popularity of the Feist songs demon- Paxon & Co., is making a four weeks' trip
strates the power of publicity of the right kind through the New England States.
as applied to the popularizing of the songs of
the day. All of which proves the assertion BUY YOUR MUSIC FROM
"You Can't Go Wrong With a Feist Song."
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Red, White, Blues
Mister Buzz Saw
Alpine Sunset, Valse Romantique
Valse Egyptian
The Jubilator March
Visions of Madrid, Spanish Serenade
The Isle of Palms
A Night in June, Serenade
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1 Yes, It's another "Down South"
Song and the title is
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"I'm Saving Up the
Means to Get to
New Orleans"
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Words by Howard Johnson
Music by Harry DeCosta
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A fast rag song with a great swing
FOR DEALERS ONLY
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LEO. FEIST, Inc., FEIST Bldg., New York
The Song of the Moment
"KEEP THE HOME-
FIRES BURNING"
('Till the Boys Come Home)
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41 East 34th St.
NEW YORK
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Successes
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