Music Trade Review

Issue: 1918 Vol. 67 N. 24

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
SAM FOX REPORTS BRIGHT OUTLOOK
Music Publisher on Return From Trans-
Continental Trip Enthusiastic Regarding the
Outlook Throughout Sheet Music Trade
CLEVELAND, O., December 7.—Sam Fox, head of
the Sam Fox Publishing Co., who recently re-
turned from his regular Western trip, declared
it was the most successful he had ever made.
"I encountered wonderful optimism among the
sheet music trade," he said. "Business seemed
good with everybody and it was certainly 'a
grand and glorious feeling 1 to see how some
of the dealers came across with their orders.
"Mr. Weiss encountered the same good busi-
ness and he is now working in the East. I
should have finished my territory in the East,
but had to come home to help my people 'get
out from under' the avalanche of stock orders
and many other important matters that piled
up during my absence from my desk.
"I am mighty glad the war's over and no
doubt paper and printing conditions will be-
come better and relieve me of a lot of my
worries. You know Sam Fox prints are the
most artistic published and require the finest
quality of paper, inks and workmanship.
Through far-sightedness we were fortunate
enough to obtain a supply sufficient to see us
JOHN McCORMACK FEATURING NEW BOOSEY & CO. NUMBER
A new song, one which John McCormack is
singing in his concerts, called "I Shall Meet
You," is being published by Boosey & Co. The
number is from the pens of E. M. Chesham and
Wilfrid Sanderson, and if the success John Me-
the reproduction of the words and music it can
be seen that it is a number which is, to say the
least, not ordinary. The house of Boosey feel
"I Shall Meet You" is a distinct addition to
their catalog, and have made arrangements to
DECEMBER 14, 1918
through the present season and from the way
business opened up and after taking care of
the large stock orders, I was beginning to feel
that our supply of high grade editions would
soon be exhausted and we would be forced to
print war editions.
"The situation seems relieved already and
the day that the armistice was signed we be-
gan to make our plans for 1919.
"We have gone through the war without any
deviations from the usual Sam Fox policy of
giving the dealer the best for the money. Our
rates have not advanced and we feel that this
was appreciated by the trade, which is in evi-
dence by the greater volume of business we
have done.
"In conclusion, will say that the Sam Fox
catalog at the present time is bigger and bet-
ter than ever and just watch our strides in
1919.
We are going 'to do things' that will
result in a big increase in business for the
House of Fox."
"THE BETTER 'OLE" FOR THE ROAD
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Words by
E.M.CHKSHAM
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(THE HOME-COMING)
Sung by Mr. John M? Cormack
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poco rit.
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ay b<- fold and drear-y, A<"> l>"-. Journey-ing b'e long,
When 1 meet you
Popular Production to Be Carried Over Coun-
try—One of the Leading Song Features
Musii" by
WILFRID SANDKRSON
"if a tempt
"The Better 'Ole," which has been running
with great success at the Greenwich Theatre,
New York, will have several road companies
make a tour of the country starting late this
year and early in January. Among the song
numbers which are proving favorites in the
play is "Je Sais Que Vous Etes Gentil" (It's
Our Wedding Day). This number is published
by T. B. Harms and Francis, Day & Hunter.
The song is one of the best numbers in the
show, and with the various road companies pro-
gramming it nightly it should have a good sale.
are done — Though the
In t h e morn-ins Twill
Copyright MCMXVUJ'by Boo*«y&Co
Thematic of New Boosey Song, "I Shall Meet You"
Cormack has been accorded in its rendition is give it special publicity during the next few
any criterion it promises to be one of the most months. The fact that John McCormack sings
sought after songs in the Boosey catalog. Here it during his present engagements will also give
is shown a thematic of the song and from both it more than the usual popularity.
The clever team, Delano and Pike, are intro-
ducing S. R. Henry's hits, "Indianola" and "Ken-
tucky Dream," in their vaudeville act with much
success. Jos. W. Stern are the publishers.
INSIST ON THE
Gordon Edition "ORIENTAL
FOX TROT and SONG
BEYER'S PIANO METHOD
Newly Revised and Enlarged by J. Frank Leve. The finest
edition published. Contains much additional material such
as six pages of scales, twelve pages of pieces, etc. Teachers
are now demanding the "Gordon Edition."
GORDON'S GRADED PIANO COURSE
In nine grades—Price, 50 cents each, retail. An excellent
and up-to-date Graded Course recommended by the best
teachers. A profitable course for dealers to handle.
GORDON'S MOTION PICTURE COLLECTION
Biggest Dance Hit of the Season
VICTOR RECORD No. 35676
COLUMBIA RECORD No. a6075
EMERSON RECORD No. 7391
The Sensational Song Hit
In two volumes—Price, $1.00 for the two retail. Not a
folio, but almost an encyclopedia of motion picture music.
Contains no instruction, but is actually used to instruct
Motion Picture Players.
Rose of Romany
BELLAK'S NEW METHOD
Wonderful for Dancing
An old standard throughout the United States. The best
selling copyrighted piano method. Should be kept in stock
by all dealers all the time.
Send for our trade list of standard and popular Music Books
THE PRICES ARE RIGHT
Daniels & Wilson, Inc.
of San Francisco, Cal.
HAMILTON
S. GORDON
141 WEST 36th STREET
NEW YORK
PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS
145 West 45th Street
NEW YORK
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DEALERS
DON'T BE WITHOUT A GOOD SUPPLY OF
THE GREATEST SONG HIT OF THE DAY
WHEN I COME HOME TO YOU"
Words by
Music by
J. WILL C ALLAH AN
FRANK H. GREY
Author of the famous " S M I L E S "
The Popular Song Writer
A Worthy Successor to the LONG, LONG TRAIL
PUBLISHED IN 3 KEYS, 60 CENTS
Featured Everywhere
SPECIAL OFFER FOR 30 DAYS, 1 5 CENTS
Order from your Jobber or the Publisher
HUNTZINGER & DILWORTH
159 West 57th Street
New York
are low, but no one is discouraged, owing to the
prevailing conditions.
The school teaching trade has had only two
Year Will Make Very Satisfactory Showing, Despite the Handicap of the Influenza Epidemic—
good
weeks and they were excellent, according
Harold Dixon Song a Big Hit—rLocal Dealers Anticipate Big Future Trade
to all reports. The indication was that the
ST. LOUIS, MO., December 9.—The music pub- order business has held up well. An indication music classes were very large and the pupils
lishers and sellers here were having a very sat- as to how the drift was and how it is expected were ready to pay. Most of the schools in
isfactory year until the influenza came along and to be after the influenza handicap is removed this section now are planning to eliminate the
stopped business, especially as to popular music is shown in the fact that the Kresge 10 and 15- half year's work. The band music specialists
cent store here recently entered a new building, say they have had very good business.
and the school and teaching trade.
M. Simon, manager of the Dixon-Lane Music
Since the influenza caused a ban to be put on erected specially for the establishment. In this
all crowds, either in stores or in amusement new store the music counter and rack space is Publishing Co., said: "Harold Dixon, our man-
places, the sale of popular music has dropped double that of the old store. So far it has not ager, entered the army several months ago and
to about 10 per cent, at the counters. The mail been used for any demonstrations and the sales is now leader of the Fourth Regiment Rank at
Camp Pike. He has been offered a commission
to remain in the army, but has requested his
discharge. Despite his absence we had experi-
enced a most satisfactory year. One of Mr.
Dixon's songs, 'Davy of the Navy,' sold 25,000
in this city. Later, we brought out another of
his songs which we expected to be even better,
but we have not had opportunity to demonstrate
it, yet we have sold several thousand.
That
shows the handicap."
Walter Volmer, manager of the sheet music
department of the Thiebes Piano Co., said: "The
Noll
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business has been exceedingly satisfactory ex-
cept as to teaching music, and that has been
small because of the influenza.
The classic
trade that runs whether or not has been entirely
satisfactory, even during the summer. We are
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doing practically nothing in Christmas music
because practice meetings are barred. Also ship-
ping facilities are so bad that we tell all persons
asking us to order music that they cannot ex-
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pect it in less than two weeks. That has cut
down the sale of the choir music for Christmas,
because with the uncertainty of shipping and
practice they do not order."
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But all hands are confident that when the trade
comes back after the holidays it will come with
a bang and with big cash receipts.
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PROMISES TO BE A FAVORITE
Louis Weslyn and Neil Moret have written a
new song entitled "Rose of Romany." The num-
ber is one filled with a swinging melody that
lends itself admirably to dance purposes and will,
without doubt, make itself popular. The song
is looked upon by professional singers as a find,
and the number of vaudeville acts who have al-
ready decided to use it demonstrates it will be
a favorite. The number is being placed in the
high class catalog of the firm and it, together
with their number, "Sunshine," which has al-
ready received some popularity, will be featured
during the next few months. Daniels and Wil-
son are the publishers.

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