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THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
SEPTEMBER 13, 1919
CONDUCTED BY V. D. WALSH
THREE PUBLISHERS CLAIM OPERETTA
Rights to Music of "The Three Cavaliers" the
Subject of Considerable Dispute
Another Big\One !
It is understood that no less than three pub-
lishing houses claim the American publishing
rights for "The Three Cavaliers," an operetta
by Dr. Wulner and A. Berte, which had a most
successful run in Vienna.
The music was published by the Eiben,
Schutz & Berte Co. Louis Berte, a son of A.
Berte, who had been in America for several
years, has made his headquarters at the offices
of Leo Feist, Inc. It is understood while he is
Words and Music by BERNARD HAMBLEN
no longer connected with the Feist firm they had
before the severance of his relations received
the rights to publish "The Three Cavaliers" in
America. In addition, it is understood Jerome
H. Remick & Co. and M. Witmark & Sons also
claim the publishing rights.
Owing to the unsettled conditions of the war
period there were no Viennese productions.
McKINLEY STAFF ENLARGED
These works have always had popularity in
this country and "The Three Cavaliers" should Paramount Trio Joins New York Professional
therefore have a most successful run.
Staff of McKinley Music Co.
"THE ROAD THAT BROUGHT
YOU TO ME"
WITMARK TO EXHIBIT IN CHICAGO
Publishers Secure Headquarters for Display of
Songs at Coming Chautauqua Convention
CHICAGO, I I I . , September 9.—Thos. J. Quigley,
manager of the Chicago offices, and Chas. E.
Hudson, branch manager of department " C " of
M. Witmark & Sons, will be in charge of their
exhibit at the Illinois Lyceum and Chautauqua
Convention at the Hotel LaSalle September 14
to 19. The company has engaged Room 1806,
where the Witmark songs will be demon-
strated. They will be assisted by Harry Max-
field and Miss Gurnell Anderson. Among the
songs that will be featured are Vanderpool's
"Values," Arthur Penn's "Smilin* Through,"
Ernest Ball's "Boy of Mine" and Clay Smith's
"Sorter Miss You."
'SWEET HAWAIIAN MOONLIGHT "
Tell Her of My Love
"WHITE HEATHER"
Paramount Picture Sons:
•YOU CAN HAVE IT, I DON'T WANT I T "
'WHEN YOU HOLD ME IN YOUR A R M S "
"WHEN 1 MET Y O U "
".WEEPING WILLOW L A N E "
" f O A S I S " (Oriental Song)
"HAWAIIAN R O S E "
" I WOULDN'T DO IT FOR ANYBODY
BUT YOU "
"IN MY GARDEN OF LONG A G O "
I WONDER WHAT'S ZE MATTER WITH MY
OOLA-LA"
" D I X I E MOON"
"E-YIP-YOW YANKEE BOYS"
The Paramount Trio, comprising Joseph Meis-
uer, Walter Bolan and Norman DeWeir, have
recently been added to the staff of the profes-
sional department of the McKinley Music Co.'s
New York office. The other members of this
energetic department are Arthur Hall, Paul
Elwood, Bob Shafer, Frank McCormack, Ernest
Lambert, Dave Ringle and Raymond Abrams.
The department is doing much work in the
local motion picture theatres where it is fea-
turing such McKinley songs as "Sweet Ha-
waiian Moonlight" and "Weeping Willow Lane."
NEW KENDIS AND BROCKMAN SONG
"I'm Like a Ship Without a Sail" Issued by
Successful Music Publishers
Kendis & Brockman, who were the original
publishers of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles,"
as well as "Golden Gate," have just issued a
new song, "I'm Like a Ship Without a Sail."
The firm is composed of James Kendis and
James Brockman, who since their success of
the past season have become known as the
"James Boys." but not from Missouri.
EDWARD CLARENDON DOBSON DEAD
"Dobby," Minstrel and Banjo King, Dies at His
New York Home of Bronchial Asthma—Won
Contest at Steinway Hall in 1883
Kdward Clarendon Dobson, better known as
"Dobby," the old-time minstrel and banjo player,
died last Wednesday of bronchial asthma at
his home, 166 West Thirty-fifth street. He was
sixty-one years old.
"Dobby" made his first appearance with the
Birch, Wambold and Backus minstrels in 1870
at the age of ten. In the company was a negro
banjo player named Harry Weston, and from
him "Dobby" learned the use of the thimble on
the banjo and the art of stroking instead of
picking the strings. The pupil later surpassed
his teacher and won the banjo championship
with an original composition at Steinway's
Music Hall in 1883.
The demand for his playing at once became
tremendous. He would appear at three or four
music halls a night, riding a horse from place
to place, a boy riding beside him carrying his
banjo and costumes.
He had great success in London, also, and
directed a studio in Regent street from 1884 to
1892, when he returned to America and opened
a studio at 1599 Broadway. He retired from
active work six years ago. Funeral services were
held at the family residence on Friday evening.
Latest and Best March and
Two-Step Song
Hello Bill
Words and Music by J. Solomon Harris. Composer of
" I ' l l Be Waiting Where the Honeysuckles Bloom"
Specially dedicated to the Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks, the Grand Lodge and all its subordinate lodges in Amer-
ica. The words and music to this great fraternal song are so
touching that they make every true Elk think about the funda-
mental principles of the greatest organization of the Great
Beast.
Specially appealing and pleasing words. A new idea in
song publishing will be found in each verse and chorus of this
song, which never heretofore appeared in any song ever pub-
lished, which will score a sensation. Nothing else like it—
absolutely up to date. Entirely out of the ordinary, and must
be seen to be understood.
Welcome Home Again
' 0 LADY, STOP ROLLING YOUR EYES "
' KEEP YOUR FACE TO THE SUNSHINE "
'AT THE SHIMME-SHA-WABBLERS' BALL"
" DALLAS BLUES " (Song and Piano)
"MOONLIGHT BLUES WALTZ"
'SWEET HAWAIIAN MOONLIGHT VALSE"
"VICTORIOUS AMERICA MARCH"
Yes, of course, it's CHAPPELL'S
DEALERS
If you want something that is entirely different, something that
will cause more comment and attract more attention than
anything you have ever had in the song line, then you want
copies of this new number.
"Hello B i l l " will be issued as a
high-priced number only.
Write for prices and information,
coty, etc.
Address the Publishers,
Artmusic Gems
"Forever Is A Long,
Long Time"
"When the Evening
Bells Are Ringing"
"Oh! You Don't Know
What You're Missin'"
"Waters of Venice"
(Instrumental)
"Floating Down the
Sleepy Lagoon"
(Song version "Waters of Venice")
HARRIS MUSIC CO.
70 Jonathan St.
Providence, R. I.
ARTMUSIC, Inc.
145 West 45th St.
NEW YORK