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JANUARY 12, 1924
THE
"Kid Boots" Declared
Real Hit in New York
New Ziegfeld Show, With Eddie Cantor and
Mary Eaton, Praised by the New York Press
Critics and Audiences
Florenz Ziegfeld's new musical comedy,
starring Mary Eaton and Eddie Cantor, carry-
ing the title "Kid Boots," recently opened at
the Earl Carroll Theatre, New York City. For
several weeks previous this show had played
to capacity audiences in Detroit, Cincinnati,
Pittsburgh, Washington and other centres.
The book of "Kid Boots" is by William An-
thony McGuire and Otto Harbach; the music
by Harry Tierney; lyrics by Joseph McCarthy,
the latter of "Irene," "Up She Goes" and other
musical comedy fame.
The New York Evening Post, under the cap-
tion " 'Kid Boots' Is a Sure-Fire Hit," carried
a lengthy story following the opening. All the
other dramatic critics of the metropolitan dailies
used a wealth of adjectives in describing the
offering.
Both Cantor and Miss Eaton are former
"Follies" stars. They are supported in the pres-
ent offering by other well-known figures from
the musical show world, including Harlan
Dixon, Beth Beri, Jobyna Howland and a num-
ber of others.
One of the features of the show is the George
Olsen Orchestra, which won its original laurels
during the past two seasons in Pacific Coast
territory. It became nationally known as the
greatest musical attraction of Portland, Ore.,
and along the Pacific Coast.
Among the songs that are meeting with un-
usual success are "Someone Loves You After
All," "Along' the Old Lake Trail," "If Your
Heart's in the Game," "The Same Old Way"
and "Polly Put the Kettle On."
Leo Feist, Inc., publishes the music.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Music in the Home?
The London Times discusses Henry Cowell's
new technic on the piano, in which he uses the
side of the hand and the whole forearm, in
addition to fingers and thumbs, and leans over
the keyboard and plucks the string direct, harp-
wise. "A sort of muffled roll, made by a rocking
motion of the left forearm, was decidedly ef-
fective, while the more obvious splashes ,pf
sound obtained by striking blocks of notes
simultaneously set up blurred tonal vibrations
which were curious to hear."
HEARST MUSIC PUBLISHERS
OF CANADA LIMITED
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NOTHING SUCCEEDS
LIKE SUCCESS
Progress Made by
HOUSE of> HEARST
C.F PARRISH
1917-1920—Foundation of Company laid by Foreign Oontracts.
1921—Company opened in Winnipeg, capitalization 925,000.
1922,
JUNE—
28% cash dividend.
JULY—
Increased capitalisation to 9250,000.
1928,
JAN.—
80% dividend paid.
MAR.—
20% dividend paid. New York and Toronto
Offices opened.
Winnipeg Offices enlarged.
JULY—
18% dividend paid.
SEPT.—
10% dividend paid.
OCT.—
10% dividend paid.
Capital Increased to 91,000,000.
DEO. 3rd—
Executive Offices for U.8.A. opened fourth
floor, Qarrlck Building, Chicago, IIL
ERWEST HOLOEN
ASST. PROFESSIONAL
PRESIDENT
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E. T. Paull Issues Folio
of His Famous Marches
E. T. Paull, the noted composer of marches
and head of the E. T. Paull Music Co., New
York, announces the publication of a new folio
of Paull's Famous Marches arranged for the
piano. The folio, which contains nine popular
marches, including the "Chariot Race March,"
is well printed, provided with full arrangements
and has an attractive cover. The published
retail price is 50 cents, and in view of the de-
mands that have come for such a folio, resulting
ultimately in its publication, it is believed that
the demand will be heavy.
Popular March Fox-trot, Under New Form,
Will Be Titled "Waltz of the Wooden Sol-
diers"—Arranged by Adorjan Otvos
Norworth Go. Fails to Open
Comprehensive and Interesting Volume Part of
Course in Music Understanding Adopted by
National Federation of Music Clubs
Nine of His Most Popular Compositions Ar-
ranged for Piano Included in New Volume
Just Released to the Trade
"Wooden Soldiers" to be
Issued in Form of Waltz
"The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," the
high-class but popular march fox-trot, which
has had so much publicity and exploitation
during the past two seasons, is now to be issued
in waltz form and, undoubtedly, will come in
for further popularity. In its new dress it will
be known as "The Waltz of the Wooden Sol-
diers." This special arrangement, which carries
with it unusual possibilities, is the work of
CHICAGO, III., January 5.—The Ned Norworth Adorjan Otvos, one of the composers of the
Music Co., with offices in the State Lake The- music for "Mr. Battling Butler."
atre Building, this city, failed to open on Mon-
The decision to take this well-known piece
day of last week. The firm published a and give it a waltz arrangement is the result
song called "In a Covered Wagon." Ned Nor- of what is termed "the growing revival of the
worth was president; Kenneth Nichols, vice- three-four tempo dance." The demand for this
president; Carl Lipman, secretary and treasurer; issue in its new form will be watched with in-
Harry Stoner, professional manager.
terest.
Fundamentals of Music
Title of New Ditson Book
A volume of much interest to young music
students and likewise of interest to their elders
is "The Fundamentals of Music," by Karl W r .
Gehrkens, representing the first year of a course
in music understanding adopted by the National
Federation of Music Clubs. The volume is
authoritative and concise, and contains eight
chapters devoted to notation, rhythm, the
melodic, harmonic and polyphonic elements in
music, and of the form and design, etc. Numer-
ous illustrations arc found throughout the pages
and add to the interest.
Of particular value from a trade angle is
the fact that there are listed numerous phono-
graph records and music rolls that may be
utilized in illustrating the text.
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