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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
JANUARY 5, 1918
THERLVIEWfl£AR$
THAT the various publishers are entering the
New Year with a most satisfying list of good
selling numbers.
THAT the prospects generally are brighter
than could be expected under existing circum-
stances.
THAT the term "novelty song" offers a blanket
to cover many weird musical concoctions.
THAT Rudolph Friml, responsible for the music
of "Katinka" and other hits, was married re-
to the thousands of Dealers, and their
cently in St. Augustine, Fla., to Miss Blanche
customers, for buying more copies of
Quarter and full-page "Century Edition"
Beters.
the
ads. are now being seen by millions in the
THAT Raymond Hubbell, the big man at the
SATURDAY EVENING POST
"YOU CAN'T GO WRONG"
Hippodrome, so far as music goes, is now on a
LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
two months' vacation to be spent on the Pacific
COSMOPOLITAN
brand of songs during the "just
WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION
Coast.
ended" year than have ever before
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
THAT it is to be hoped that the atmosphere
been sold in any one year—the in-
McCALL'S
out there will not give Mr. Hubbell the motion
MOTHER'S MAGAZINE
crease amounting to nearly two mil-
picture bug.
and other prominent publications.
lion copies.
THAT, according to a traveling salesman, the
These millions of readers are directed to
West is a particularly fertile field for the ex-
you for "Century Edition," so let your
Leo. Feist, Inc., New York
trade know that your store is a Century
ploitation of popular songs.
Edition agency.
THAT the fellow who sings "The Star Span-
gled Banner" and "Over There'' the loudest is
LEO. FEIST, Inc., FEIST BIdg., New York i
seldom in khaki.
THAT this is not to be taken as an indica-
231-235 West 40th Street, NEW YORK
tion that lively music is not fully appreciated
ARTMUSIC, INC.,JiAS FINE BALLAD
by the lighting men and their officers.
THAT
Boosey
&
Co.
report
a
decided
activity
"Forever Is a Long, Long Time" Serves to Make
ISSUE NEW PATRIOTIC NUMBER
in the demands for "The Holy City" since the
An Immediate Impression
"America, My Home Land," Just Announced by English captured Jerusalem.
The success of a number of songs in the cata-
THAT Addy Britt was recently appointed rep-
Boosey & Co., Being Used in Schools
resentative for Leo Feist, Inc., with headquar- log of Artmusic, Inc., New York, in so short a
time has served to create a most favorable im-
The monthly- thematic catalog for December ters in Cleveland, O.
sent out to .the trade by Boosey & Co. features
THAT Will Hart and Ed Nelson, of the A. J. pression in the trade generally, but none of the
a new patriotic song- entitled "America, My Stasny staff, seem to have a habit of writing songs has attracted quite so much attention as
the ballad "Forever Is a Long, Long Time."
Home Land," a song with lots of life and vigor successful numbers.
The number proved a success the day it was
which lends itself very readily to chorus sing-
issued, and since that time has made steady
ing. Already this new number has been taken
WINS $1,000 OPERA PRIZE
gains, which indicates that it will be one of the
up by a number of schools, and it should become
Four judges in the William Wade Hinshaw genuine ballad features of the New Year.
a standard school number, having words with
sentiments which tend to instill a spirit of love $1,000 opera prize contest, at a meeting held at
the home of Mme. Louise Homer, announced the
and patriotism in the mind.
A NEW SERIES J3F_SACRED SONGS
award of the prize, with full promise of a stage
Hinds,
Hayden & Eldredge, Inc., Add Fifteen
production in 1918, to Henry Hadley for his
TWO NEW STASNY NUMBERS
Numbers
of That Type to Their Catalog
opera, "Bianca," among eighteen submitted. The
The A. J. Stasny Music Co. has just released libretto is by Grant Stewart, the actor, and the
Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge, Inc., the well-
a new song from the pens of Will Hart and story is from an old Italian comedy by Goldoni,
known publishers of music and books, have re-
Edward Nelson entitled "When the Moon Be- entitled "The Mistress of the Inn."
cently added a new series of sacred songs to
gins to Shine'' (Through the Pines of Carolin').
their catalog. The new series contains fifteen
This number has been given one of the most
ROYALTIES ARE TAXABLE
new contributions and is the work of several
artistic title pages of the season, having espe-
well-known authors. The publishers have given
cially beautiful color work. The recent an-
The Internal Revenue Department has ruled
nouncement of a new patriotic number by the that royalties are taxable under the income tax these works title pages of exceptional attrac-
Stasny Co. has been fufilled. The song is called section of the War Revenue bill. The ruling tiveness which with the contents are causing
"I've Got a New Job," with words by Sam reads in part: "A song writer who is receiv- much favorable comment. These new numbers
are issued under the title "New Sacred Songs."
Landers and music by Edward Nelson.
ing a royalty from a concern that publishes his
song must pay income tax on the royalties. So
Joe Howard's Greatest Success
must an author on the royalties that he gets."
Century Ads Again
Hit the Bull's Eye!
Our Sincere Thanks
Century Music Pub. Co.
McKinley's New Song Success
KIND
MAMA
JEROME H.REIIICK&Ca'S
Sensational Son^ Hit
SONGS
FOR YOU A ROSE"
SOME SUNDAY MORNING"
SO IONG MOTHER"
SAILING
AWAY
ON
THE
HENRY
CLAY"
DON'T TRY TO STEAL THE SWEET-
HEART OF A SOLDIER"
ROCK-A-BYE LAND"
MY MOTHER'S EYES"
SWEET PETOOTIE"
WAY DOWN THERE (A DIXIE BOY IS
MISSING)"
SOUTHERN GALS"
MAYBE SOMETIME"
SO THIS IS DIXIE"
THE BRAVEST HEART OF ALL"
WHERE
THE
MORNING
GLORIES
GROW"
LAST NIGHT"
INSTRUMENTAL
IN THE SPOTLIGHT" (Waltz)
CITE AND PRETTY" (Fox Trot)
CAMOUFLAGE" (One Step)
COLUMBIA" (One Step)
SMILING SAMMi" (Fox Trot)
JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
M.WITMARK&SONSS^