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APRIL 19, 1919
THE MUSIC TRADE
57
REVIEW
"SUNSHINE" SCORES A SUCCESS
New Musical Comedy Proves a Hit—Witmark
& Sons Publish the Score
The writers of that successful musical play
"Fiddlers Three," produced by John Cort and
now touring the country after a prosperous sea-
son in New York, have again collaborated in
a new musical comedy called "Sunshine." This
novelty, which the producers, Messrs. Shaw and
Johnstone, offer, was produced with success at
Baltimore recently and proved itself the equal
in most respects and the superior in many to its
predecessor by Wm. Cary Duncan and Alexan-
der Johnstone. Mr. Duncan has written a most
attractive book, and the sunshine of the title is
very happily reflected in the score Alexander
Johnstone has furnished. There are some splen-
did ensembles and plenty of graceful dancing,
and the music throughout is a pleasant stream
of melody and rhythm.
Many of the single
numbers will probably prove song successes.
These include "Love Is Like This Little Wheel
of Mine," "Loving a la Spain," "Home Again,"
"The Idol of the King," "The Land of Make-
BelievV and "The Hispaniola Crawl," the last
being a particularly agreeable variation of ec-
centric song and dance. All the music of "Sun-
shine" and of "Fiddlers Three" is published by
M. Witmark & Sons, and is already in excel-
lent demand.
THE BIGGEST DANCE HIT IN YEARS
YOU'LL KNOW
YOU'RE HOME"
(ONE STEP)
With a lyric by GORDON JOHNSTONE
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MELBOURNE
SHAPIRO, BERNSTEIN PUBLICITY
MODERN AND CLASSICAL MUSIC
Active Publicity Campaign Now Well Under
Way on Behalf of New Numbers
Modern Ragtime Lovers Should Not Scoff at
the Classical Music of the Great Composers
—The Laugh Is Sometimes on Them
The publicity Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.,
are giving their three numbers, "Beautiful
Ohio," "Sweet Siamese" and "Ruspana," com-
prises one of the biggest advertising campaigns
that was ever inaugurated in behalf of standard
numbers. The campaign includes not only the
professional department, but also a big drive by
the band and orchestra department.
Results
so far accomplished show that the campaign
will be a tremendous success. All of the various
branches have reported that the results so far
accomplished have been much beyond expecta-
tion, and the outlook for further intense interest
in the drive is most promising.
The appeal of music is shown in many ways.
The blase lover of modern ragtime, who loudly
proclaims his dislike for the great music of the
masters, does not always realize that the very
melodies he so enthusiastically praises often
come from the music of the past. When he
A. J. STASNY WINS SUIT
says he is bored to death by the so-called
"classical" music he is only showing his bliss-
Litigation Arising Over Automobile Accident
ful ignorance of the facts. An instance of this
Won by Music Publisher
was shown at a recent concert held in one of
the suburbs of New York City.
The suit brought by A. J. Stasny, president
The concert was held by a musical society and
of the A. J. Stasny Music Co., against Gatti-
appearing on the program were artists famous
Casazza, manager of the Metropolitan Opera
in the musical world. The music was that of
House, to recover damages caused by a collision
well-known composers of Europe. The audi-
of automobiles on Saturday, September 7 of
J. L. DILWORTH RETURNS
er.ee for the most part was composed of music-
last year, was decided in favor of the plaintiff
early last week. At the time of the accident Reports Excellent Conditions Existing in the lovers whose appreciation of the best type of
music held them silent and delighted. But scat-
the Stasny car was traveling up Fifth avenue,
Middle West
tered here and there were some who had come,
and it had a number of the Stasny employes as
occupants.
J. L. Dilworth, of Huntzinger & Dilworth, not to listen, but because their presence was
arrived in town late last week after a trip cover- necessary for other reasons. As the evening
ing the entire West and Middle West. In speak- advanced these people became more and more in-
A MUSIC COMPOSING MACHINE
ing of the trade conditions in the territory vis- different and impatient and by their attitude
New Device Produces Complete Musical Com- ited Mr. Dilworth said:
"The demands for were easily distinguished from the rest.
positions Instead of Outlines—Works Like a music were never greater than at the present
A selection was being played, a fantasie by
Kaleidoscope and Is Easily Manipulated
time, and dealers are experiencing great pros- Chopin, the unequaled composer of melodies,
perity.
They are taking advantage in most and the artist was doing full justice to her in-
An unusual invention has appeared which may cases of this increased demand, and as a whole terpretation of the famous composition. As
almost be called a machine for composing music. they are very enthusiastic over the outlook for the piece progressed there tinkled from the
Tt is somewhat similar in arrangement to the the coming months."
flying fingers the lilting melody of one of the
plot-building machine for short-story and sce-
most popular song hits of the day. The indif-
nario writers, but has the advantage of produc-
ferent members of the audience awoke with a
STARTING BIG CAMPAIGN
ing complete compositions instead of mere out-
start.
Ragtime at a concert of this kind?
lines. Tt is said that the possible musical com- Stasny Music Co, Featuring Four Numbers in They glanced around to see how others were
binations of this new machine are almost limit-
taking it and, seeing their tense interest, were
Extensive Newspaper Campaign
less.
surprised into attention. This was the sort of
The apparatus consists of a rack that is di-
The A. J. Stasny Music Co. have inaugurated music they liked, why wasn't it all like that?
vided into six rows of four squares each. On a national advertising campaign in the daily From that moment they were among the most
each square there are two bars of music which newspapers of the country, copy of which will interested hearers in the concert hall. They
are so written that they will harmonize with the appear in the April 25 issue of fifty leading left at the close, with a feeling that they had
notes on the adjoining squares.
Extending dailies.
derived some pleasure from their evening and
through the rack from side to side are rods or
This is one of the largest campaigns this pro- had a greater respect for "classical" music than
spindles carrying long strips of paper wide gressive firm has ever attempted, and gives before.
enough for two measures of music, each section publicity to four songs, "Evening," "I'm Not
having a treble and bass capable of harmonizing Jealous," "Just Like the Will o' Wisp" and
Consult the universal Want Directory of
with each other.
"Rose Dreams" (vocal and instrumental). The The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
By turning the spindles the music is arranged whole Stasny organization are backing up this free of charge for men who desire positions
in various combinations just as geometric fig- campaign to the limit.
of any kind.
ures are rearranged by turning a kaleidoscope.
The device is made in a size suitable for use
WALTER J. POND'S WONDERFUL BALLAD
on the ordinary piano music rack and is easily
manipulated.
t h e Li| G o o d
As the Rose K I S S E D
DEALERS! Here's What They're Asking For
TheBattlef I D r D T V
Line of L l D E l l U I
Featured by leading bands and orch'estrag everywhere. Pro-
grammed at the bie lliratres and moving picture houses.
Ised by mechanical instrument concerns. On all up-to-date
music stands—HAVE YOU GOT ITT
From your Jobber or direct
L. S. Florence Music Pub. Co., HaTerkill, M m . , U. S. A.
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Night
IS
NOW SWEEPING THE COUNTRY
"You Have Me and I Have You" I "WANTED: A Man to Go 'Round With"
A Great Song tor Good Singers
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Novelty Jazz Now Being Sung by Sophie Tucker
"WHEN THE FIELDS ARE WHITE WITH DAISIES"
An Instantaneous HIT!
"HENDRIK HUDSON"
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"GIRLS OF THE U. S. A."
A Comedy Song
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Ringing March Song
WALTER J. POND, Music Publisher
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