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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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of the statement which the Clayton F. Summy
Co. has printed on the cover page of all its sheet
music since about May 1, last.
Herewith are printed excerpts of the answer
Answers Complaint of Latter by Declaring of the Clayton F. Summy Co., Chicago, 111., filed
Theoretical Price on Sheet Music Is Not with the Federal Trade Commission. At least for
Unfair Method of Competition
the present, and probably not in the future, the
action of the Summy Co. will have no bearing
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 26.—Denial that the on the new price arrangements inaugurated by
printing on sheet music of prices larger than those the majority of music publishers. The change in
for which the music is actually sold is prejudicial price markings was made at the recommenda-
to the public, an unfair method of competition tion of the Federal Trade Commission and the
or an attempt to maintain fixed resale prices is National Association of Sheet Music Dealers
made in an answer filed by the Clayton F. and with the approval of the publishers themselves.
Summy Co. with the Federal Trade Commission,
The fact that the new price markings, follow-
which rece-ntly issued a formal complaint of ing such recommendations, are appearing on all
that concern's method of pricing sheet music.
new issues and new printings of older offerings,
The answer shows in detail the method of and stock now on hand on both the publishers'
selling music over the counter, explaining that and dealers' shelves are being stamped to con-
originally a discount was given to music teachers form to the new arrangement, changes the entire
which grew into a general discount when teach- situation and makes the defense of the older
ers began sending their pupils to dealers for practice less tenable. What was a universal
music and asking that the sale be made at the practice several months ago is now almost obso-
discount price.
lete.
The respondent denies that the practice com-
plained of has the tendency to mislead and de-
ceive any part of the public into the belief that
such printed prices are the regular and prevail-
J. Will Callahan, who will be remembered for
ing retail prices for the sheet music. In proof
of this the commission is furnished with a copy his songs, "Smiles," "A Little Birch Canoe and
You" and "That Old Fashioned Mother of
Mine" and a series of other successes, has two
songs in the Black and White Catalog of M.
Witmark & Sons, the music for which has been
contributed by Frank H. Grey. The numbers
are "Give Me One Rose to Remember" and
"Over the Miles." Forster, Music Publishers,
Inc., of Chicago, also has two numbers by Will
Callahan, "I'll Be Straying Back to Ireland"
and "Wanting You So." The music for the
latter is by the well-known composer, Lee S.
Roberts, who in the past has been co-writer
with Mr. Callahan in some of his outstanding
successes.
Summy Go. Responds
to Trade Commission
Two New Callahan Songs
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AUGUST 2, 1924
"Wendell Hall's Uke-Songs"
"Wendell Hall's Uke-Songs," a collection of
fifteen famous radio ditties by Wendell Hall,
celebrated Victor record and radio artist, is
proving to be one of the most active sellers in
the Jack Mills' Summer catalogs. Edited by
F. Henry Klickmann, the book includes a pref-
ace by May Singhi Breen, and an intimate biog-
raphy of the composer.
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Predicted as bid a
hit as 'linger A
and by the sant writer
VINCENT ROSS
First Anniversary of the
Clarke & Leslie Business
Songwriters Meet With Success as Publishers
of Their Own Numbers During the First Year
of Effort—Live Catalog for New Season
Grant Clark and Edgar Leslie recently cele-
brated the first anniversary as publishers of their
own compositions under the firm name of Clarke
& Leslie Songs, Inc., New York, and as a result
of earnest efforts found that the first year had
proven a very successful one, resulting in the
putting over of a number of hits, including
"Dirty Hands, Dirty Face," "Maggie! Yes
Ma'am," "Home in Pasadena" and "So This Is
Venice." In carrying out the program the song-
writers had the able assistance of Sidney Caine,
of long experience in the publishing field, who
took active charge of the business. The anni-
versary was celebrated with a dinner at the
Hotel Majestic.
For a start, the new season's catalog will con-
sist of "Mistletoe Waltz," by Clarke & Leslie
and Joe Meyer; a new novelty number, "You'll
Never Get to Heaven With Those Eyes," by
Clarke & Leslie and Jimie Monaco; a comedy
song, "Mrs. Murphy's Chowder," by Harry and
Willie White; the University of Pennsylvania
prize fox-trot, "Dreary Weather," which is being
featured by Waring's Pennsylvanias, "Oh Eva!
Ain't You Coming Out To-night," by Clarke &
Leslie and Harry Warren, and "Out of a Million
You're the Only One," a brand new ballad by
Clarke & Leslie and Lew Cobey, which looks
as if it will be a real big hit.
Featuring "Dreary Weather"
Waring's l'ennsylvanians, now filling a two
weeks' engagement at the Stanley Theatre, Phil-
adelphia, is featuring the popular fox-trot,
"Dreary Weather," which won the prize at the
University of Pennsylvania. Incidentally the
publishers, Clarke & Leslie Songs, Inc., New
York, report the sales of the number in sheet
music form has been particularly satisfactory
and it has been recorded on the majority of rolls
and records.
Adams With Jack Mills
Eddie Adams, for over fifteen years in charge
of the Eastern retail stores division of the
Rcmick organization, has joined Jack Mills, Inc.,
the well-known popular publishing house, and
will henceforward devote his attention to the
Frank H. Gillespie & Co., 1112 Forbes street, mechanical end of that progressive concern,
Pittsburgh, Pa., are the publishers of a new assisting Irving Mills in the proper administra-
ballad entitled, "Moonlight Makes Me Long tion of this important phase of music publish-
for You." The piano copies are in waltz time ing business.
and both in song and instrumental form the
number should have popularity. The words and
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
music of the above number are by Frank H. The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
Gillespie.
free of charge for men who desire positions.
New Gillespie Numbers