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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1925 Vol. 81 N. 11

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THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
SEPTEMBER 12, 1925
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
Conducted By V. D. Walsh
Richmond Visits the Fair Cities of
Portland, Me., and of Danbury, Conn.
SONGS THAT SELL
Head of the Richmond Music Supply Corp., New York, Completes His Trip Through Canada
and New England—Music Dealers in These Two Well-known Centers
Yearning
DORTLAND, Maine, is splendidly equipped
with churches, schools, theatres, clubs and
other institutions representing* the finer side of
life and ranks high as a home city. It is the
largest city in the State,
with a population of
about 70,000. Situated
on a peninsula less
than a mile in width
and rising to a height
of 175 feet above sea
level its healthfulness
has attracted m a n y
from less favored sec-
tions. Located at the
head of beautiful Cas-
co Bay with its diversi-
Maurice Richmond fied shores and pictur-
esque islands, Portland is the gateway to the
vacationland of Maine, its lakes, mountains,
shore and woodland. Here, near the shore of
the bay, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the
great American poet, was born. The home in
which Longfellow lived is now a museum,
where, for a small fee, tourists may look upon
various articles of interest. If they search real
hard, they may find the taximeter which in-
spired the poem "Tell Me Not in Mournful
Numbers."
Portland's new city hall seats over 3,000 peo-
ple and here is the Kotzschmar Memorial Or-
gan, the gift of Cyrus H. K. Curtis to the citi-
zens. Charles R. Cronham is the municipal or-
ganist and, in addition to the regular Winter
concert schedule, a series of Summer recitals
are given during July and August which attract
many tourists. The instrument possesses nearly
six thousand pipes. In reality it contains six
separate organs; great, swell, orchestral, solo,
echo and pedal.
Kemball Music Co.
The Kemball Music Co. is located at Stein-
ert's, 517 Congress street (the "Main street" of
Portland). Mr. Kemball, the owner, is a Bos-
tonian, and for fifteen years was associated with
the Boston Music Co. He has been in Port-
land for the past five years and two years ago
took over the music department at Steinert's
for himself. Kemball's sales talk to the public
is that he is equipped to give "service" to the
most exacting. Long experience is the founda-
tion of his equipment and he is constantly build-
ing up his business on his reputation.
The stock of the department constitutes a
representative line of all the standard music
publishers as well as a goodly assortment of
popular music. He does a considerable octavo
business, notwithstanding the fact that his
octavo stock amounts to less than $100. It is
merely his sample; the customer selects the
numbers desired and they are ordered for him.
A big asset of Mr. Kemball's is his mail order
business, which, like the department, is improv-
ing all the time. Mr. Kemball was rightfully en-
thusiastic about his prospects. He likes Port-
land; he finds the people liberal buyers and
gives them all the credit they want because
they appreciate the responsibility of an I. O. U.
It was interesting to hear Mr. Kemball tell
of the attention music receives in the schools
in Portland, through the efforts of Raymond
Crawford, the supervisor of music.
Cressey & Allen
Cressey & Allen is one of the leading music
houses in the State. Location to this house is
"secondary" to the extent that it is on the
second floor of a prominent building on Con-
gress street. Everyone is familiar with the
name of Cressey & Allen through its reputation
for quality and its efforts to promote music
among the people in Maine. From a violin
string to a concert grand piano, their merchan-
dise is the finest. Like Tiffany, their name is
stamped on every purchase.
Mr. Cressey, the senior member of the firm,
has been the pilot for many years and has
steered them far beyond the sight of any rocks.
He is always happy and cheerful and not only
willing to help his own crew, but, like a retired
sea captain, he gives advice to all. He has
associated with him a number of the younger
generation so that he can take it easy now and
"let George do it."
Frank Allen assumes the role of "George."
He is a hard worker, with his firm, determined
jaw; he's the kind of guy who won't let go
until he has "put it over." Since I have known
Frank Allen (and that dates back to the Battle
of Bunker Hill) his policy has been to "avoid
idleness." The devil is always on the lookout
for the idle fellow, he thinks. Don't sleep too
much or you may miss something—and it may
be a "sweet little miss." One of his mottoes is
"Early to bed and early to rise, may make a
man healthy, wealthy, but not wise." Mr. Allen
is the active managing director of the business,
but besides that, he has been doing a lot for
Masonry. He sat in the East, being a past
master, and is active in the higher degrees as
well as in the Shrine. In every local function
of any importance to the community, Frank
Allen has always worked with his sleeves rolled
up. He attributes the success and reputation of
the firm to the confidence it has been able to
inspire in its patrons, having each customer
know that he can depend upon its judgment to
receive the best its money can purchase.
Clinton Graffam is the sheet music man of
this concern and has been with them for more
than fifteen years. While I don't know if he
ever graduated from the New England Con-
servatory of Music, he certainly knows a lot
about music—at least, he talks it well. He has
lots of work to keep him busy in Portland, but
every so often he makes a trip to Manhattan
Isle, walks in on Father Knickerbocker without
Oh, How I Miss You Tonight
When You and I Were Seventeen
Ukulele Lady
—
Yes,
Sir! That's My Baby
Silver Head
Sonya (Yup Alay Yup)
Cecilia
On a Night Like This
The Whole World Is Dreaming of Love
Summer Nights
My Sweetie Turned Me Down
Suite Sixteen
So That's the Kind of a Girl You Are
—
Waitin' for the Moon
Say, Arabella
Alone at Last
—
Sing Loo
One Smile
BOOKS THAT SELL
—
STRUM IT WITH CRUMIT—Songs for
Ukulele
TIDDLE DE UKES—Comic Songs for
the Ukulele
Universal Dance Folio No. 9 (New)
Peterson's Ukulele Method
World's Favorite Songs
Hits from TOPSY and EVA
Rememb'ring
I Never Had a Mammy
IRVING BERLIN, Inc.
1607 Broadway* New York
knocking, and leaves without giving him a good-
by. Usually his reason for being down in the
big city is that he is buying a "jew's-harp" or
a drum-stick. His music department is second
to none in the State of Maine. It is a haven
for the music teacher, the professional musician
or seeker of the latest tune coming through the
air.
Clinton is short of stature and if his gray-
matter could actually be taken out and weighed,
he would be found "top-heavy." He was telling
me that he is a participant in a lot of out-door
MOST POPULAR
are quality-made for the people who are tired
of the extravagance of Cheap Music Books
Write for descriptive catalog—Order from jobber or direct from publisher
Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge, Inc., Publishers, New York City
<5b< MOST POPULAR
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MUSIC TRADE
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sports, particularly swimming. I was surprised
at this and said: "Being so short, can you swim
really well?" "Swim?" said Clinton; "Why,
man, I used to be a letter carrier in Venice."
We made our get-away from Portland long
before the motorcycle squad had their coffee
and sinkers. We were going at a great rate
until we came upon a herd of cows and simply
couldn't pass them. They veered from one side
of the road to the other, and mooed happily to
the strains of "Sweet Adeline." I was sure
something was wrong and questioned the
farmer. He explained that the cows had helped
themselves freely from his "moonshine vat"
which accounted for their tipsy good humor.
I'll wager that the farmer sold his milk for not
less than $5 a quart.
It is just a morning's run from Portland to
the peak of Franconia Notch in the midst of the
White Mountain region of New Hampshire. We
spent the week-end there with a lot of high-
brows, literally speaking, elevated folks. While
at this hotel, I received a letter from my little
daughter, who is just six years old. She has
been taught by her mother to say her prayers
every night before retiring. Due to my ab-
sence, she made this special prayer: "Please
watch over my papa." On second thought she
added: "And please, Lord, you better keep an
eye on mama, too."
Continuing our journey homeward, we passed
through western Massachusetts, Jacob's Ladder,
along the Mohawk Trail, through the Berkshire
Hills, bordering on the New York State line,
a n d finally via Connecticut. In motoring,
guides are essential; so are signs. Some signs
are really humorous. Here is what one read
as we passed a human filling station: "Antiques,
home-made rugs, and fresh string beans—Only
a place to eat, but a good one." And how often
we saw the old familiar sign "Hot dogs—Red
Hots." I expect some day to see a wise bird
advertise "Canine Croquettes."
We didn't mind the rolling hills of Connecti-
cut a bit. It is through this territory that your
brakes are essential to your well-being and it
it particularly necessary to have a supply of gas,
since stations are few and far between. Seeing
a lot of Fords trying'to keep themselves from
flying down the hills reminded me of the states-
man who said "Friends, Neighbors and Coun-
trymen, lend me your gears."
Danbury
Our last stop was Danbury—once famous
for its derby hat. The man who wears a brown
derby still has to send to Danbury for it. How-
ever, since derbies are known to retard the
growth of the skull, the wise hat manufacturer
of Danbury is making millions of soft hats in-
stead.
Heim's Music Store
Heim's Music Store, Jackson and Hanson,
proprietors, has its main branch at 221 Main
street. Other stores are located at Ridgefield,
Conn., and Brewster, N. Y. It is an exclusive
Victor dealer and carries the Ampico, Knabe,
With
Emerson, Haines Bros, pianos; musical instru-
ments and sheet music.
The man who started this business thirty
ago with just four pianos was Wm. C. Heims.
Frank W. Hanson has been associated with
the firm for sixteen years, during the past six
of which he has been part owner.
During
my interview at the store Mr. Jackson was
extremely busy and had to leave, so that 1
received all my information from Mr. Hanson.
The present location of this firm is their
own building. The interior is finished in silver
grey quartered oak with fixtures built espe-
cially for each department. There has been
nothing overlooked in making this one of the
most modern and attractive music houses in the
section. It can easily be termed a model music
house and used as a pattern for the most ex-
clusive dealer. The Heim's Music Store would
feel perfectly at home on Fifth avenue, New
York, with Mr, Jackson and Mr. Hanson wear-
ing full dress suits and Miss Brush her evening
gown. Salesmen who have visited this store
are amazed at its beauty and dignified character.
There are two music studios and six large Vic-
tor booths and show rooms. The old faithful
Victor dog, in giant size, is prominently dis-
played.
Miss Isabelle E. Brush, who does a little
of everything, also holds herself responsible
for the success of the record and sheet music
departments. She wasn't a bit backward in tell-
ing me that she has been associated with the
firm for twenty-one years. It is quite evident
that it places a great deal of confidence in her
work. Miss Brush is thoroughly familiar with
the Victor products, having spent some time
taking a special course at the Victor factory.
She is a graduate of the Red Seal School of
the Victor Co.
Mr. Hanson firmly believes in the "one-price
system" and is thoroughly opposed to any price
cutting or "special sales," although he always
gives the public its money's worth. Its busi-
ness has shown a marked, steady increase right
along. Both Mr. Jackson and Mr. Hanson are
active in the business.
The longing for real fresh sweet "corn on
the cob" from my neighbor's garden and my
wife's home-made huckleberry pie brought me
back to my roosting place on Long Island with
many happy recollections of the territory I had
covered.
Any
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dition of the Leo Feist, Inc., success "Honest
and Truly" which immediately established him
as a real competitor. He was presented with a
loving cup suitably inscribed.
Ghas. K. Harris on Radio
Charles K. Harris, the pioneer ballad com-
poser and publisher, occasionally appears upon
the radio program of Station WOR, Newark,
N. J. Recently he gave a program of his newer
offerings through that station, first introducing
his new waltz song "Danger In Your Eyes,"
followed by "My Mother's Kiss" and later "The
Starlight, the Roses and You," finishing that
part of his program with "What's the Matter
With Sue." His new classical ballad described
as a barcarolle was sung the same evening by
Miss Elvira LaMoure. At the close of his pro-
gram Mr. Harris sang some of his old successes
including "Always in the Way," "Break the
News to Mother" and "After the Ball." -
New Feist Publications
Ainong the new publications added to the
catalog of Leo Feist, Inc., are "I'm Tired of
Everything But You," by Isham Jones, new
fox-trot ballad; "Who Wouldn't Love You,"
a new song by Burke & Davis, writers of
many popular hits; "Tell Me Yes, Tell Me
No," described as a teasing fox-trot; "Where
Is My Rose of Waikiki," fox-trot song by
Eagan and Whiting, a writing combination
that never fails; and a new novelty comedy
song by Joe Burke "She Was Just a Sailor's
Sweetheart."
School, Lodge and
Assembly Marches
March Victorious
(Mabel Mettffer-Wrlrht)
Pacific Patrol
(Mabel Metiffer-Wrlght)
Reliance March
(Clifford)
Victorious Eagle
Proves Champion Whistler
JERSEY CITY, N. J., September 5.—Louis Warner,
fourteen years old, of 99 Ocean avenue, this city,
won the whistling championship here today held
annually at the Jersey City playground, West
Side Park. He competed for the honor against
fifteen other boys and won the championship
for his playing of "Neptune."
All of the contestants were victors in elimin-
ation contests and Warner was the last one
called to the platform. He opened with the ren-
(Rose?)
American Beauty March
(Williams)
Knights of Columbus March
(Clifford)
Valiant Volunteers
(Mabel Metzrer-Wrlcht)
Order Through Jobber or Direct
Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge, Inc.
Publisher*
New York City

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