Presto

PRESTO
October 2, 1920.
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AFTER MUSIC COUNTERFEITERS
The Music Publishers' Protective Association Cau-
tions Sheet Music Dealers of Fraudulent Practices.
The Music Publishers' Protective Association has
sent a letter of caution to sheet music dealers against
the sellers of counterfeited music, and warns against
the purchase of a counterfeit edition of a song hit
now being offered in a certain section of the coun-
try. "If any music is offered you at prices lower
than prevailing price of established jobbing and pub-
lishing concerns, satisfy yourself as to the legitimacy
of the source before you buy" is the caution.
The Music Publishers' Protective Association say
that hereafter it will prosecute thieves and receivers
of stolen sheet music and the counterfeiters and
sellers of counterfeited music. The association has
offered a reward of $1,000 for information leading to
the conviction of anybody guilty of buying or sell-
ing stolen or counterfeited music.
DeMotte, who started to wrap up the songs
of Will S. Hays as long ago as 1868. He ad-
mits it, and is proud of it. Mr. DeMotte was
A society at Asheville, N. C, has been only a boy at that time, but he has kept at it
formed with the purpose of reviving the good ever since, so that he can no longer be a boy
old songs which made life better for our in years, though we understand that he is one
grandmothers. It is not difficult for any vet- at heart and in spirit. And he could tell the
THE LATE MME. BERSTER.
eran in the sheet music trade to recall a list Asheville society that such good old songs as
Long-delayed word came to New York a few
of the songs which should be thus perpetuated. "Evangeline," "Rock Beside the Sea," "Lor- days ago of the death at Bologna, Italy, on August
The very names of them seem to consign the ena," "Speak, Only Speak," "Aileen Alanna," 20, of Etelka Gerster, celebrated singer of the 80's
on hoth sides of the Atlantic, and one of the few
modern squeaks and squeals to the ash-can.
"Little Blue Shoes," "Old Musician and His rivals of whom Adalina Patti was jealous. Mme.
For a time the favorite of forty years ago— Harp," "Gathering Shells by the Seashore,"— Gerster was born in 1857 at Kashau in Hungary,
"Silver Threads Among the Gold"—returned a host of them that were called for in every the daughter of a factory owner, and through the
recommendation of George Hellmesburger, operatic
and was quite the "rage." It is not heard music store in the years of long ago—are good composer, she studied with Mme. Marchesi at the
much today. But, back of the song of Rex- enough to go in with the songs worth perpetu- Vienna Conservatory. She married the impresario
Gardini. Her American tours, under Col. Maplf-
ford and Danks, there were almost number- ating.
son's management, occurred in 1878, 1883 and 1887
less even better ones. If the North Carolina
If ever some song enthusiast gets together She opened a school of singing in 1899, and for a
association wants the names of those good a catalogue of the good songs forgotten, it time had many pupils. Thereafter she declined into-
old songs it would be a good idea to apply will be a list as long as its subjects are beau- obscurity, semi-poverty and advancing years.
to the veterans of the trade who have been tiful. The songs of today may "go" well for
HONOR BAND LEADER.
handing the precious pieces of music across a time. They are the hot-house plants that
John
Philip
Sousa was honored by the presence of
the counters for a half century or more.
wither with the setting sun. The old songs
many notables in the music field at the celebration
Have we any such veterans? We certainly were the annuals, often living through several of the twenty-eighth anniversary of the founding of
have. In Los Angeles there is Mr. Ed. M. years. A few of them may be found blooming the Sousa band at the Hippodrome, New York, last
still, in secluded places—places where the Sunday, September 26. Among those who appeared
on the stage with the famous band leader and com-
vaudeville is unknown and the "Follies of poser were Victor Herbert, Ivan Caryll, Raymond
1920" is never seen—or heard. To the lovers Hubbell, Jerome Kern, Victor Jacobi, Irving Berlin
of such songs there is no jazz, and even rag- and others. The Musicians' Club of New York pre-
sented a laurel wreath to Mr. Sousa.
time is only a rumor.
It will be easy for the North Carolina so-
Miss Blanche Wiggins is manager of the sheet
Prepare to meet a nation-wide demand for
ciety
to get together a collection of old songs music department of Gimbel Bros., New York.
these new and beautiful song numbers.
good enough to preserve. It will not be so
30 Cents (Retail)
easy to find a stopping place for the collection,
"Love Is the Dream of Ages"
because
the forgotten melodies to choose from
The song exquisite.
If you are not handling the
CHORUS.
are so many. Only an expert, such as the
Love is the dream of ages,
veterans of Los Angeles, could prepare the
As old as the sea and sky,
preliminary list—that is, if good American
Living in youthful splendor
Till the waters of life run dry;
songs are what is wanted. It is said that Mrs.
Always telling the story
Jane Gentry, of Hot Springs, has memorized
That ever is sweet and new—
The story of a heart's desire,
sixty-five of the old ballads, all of which she
Comprising Standard,
The yearning I feel for you.
still sings on occasion. We would like to have
Classic and Teaching Music
"A Castle in Dreamland"
a list of the lady's sixty-five selections.
you
are losing an opportunity to make money
Fox-trot Song.
CHORUS.
Dealers Realize
Just a castle I'm building in Dreamland,
THOSE DEAR OLD SONGS
A sweet little castle for two,
Where the roses are blooming so fragrant
From One of Briggs' "O Man" Cartoons, Robbed of
And the sweetest rose is you.
On Sales of McKinley Music
The king of this castle is Cupid
the Pictures.
And we'll never know thoughts that are blue
It is the most popular library of 10c music
"Bill, do you recall that dear old song, 'For it's
In this dear little castle in Dreamland—
on
the market. Selections contained in this
always
fair
weather
when
good
fellows
get
to-
The castle I'm building for you.
Edition are used by the most prominent
gether—with
a
stein
on
their
table
and
a
good
song
10-Cent Numbers (Retail)
teachers in the country— Students. Accom-
ring-g-ing clear?"
plished Musicians, and the Music Loving
"Dixieland Is Songland"
"It's grand, Jim."
Public in general.
One-step Dixie Song.
"And this one Bill: 'How dry 1 am-m-m! No-
It is conveniently handled; arranged in
body knows-s-s how dry I am-m-m!"?
compact form, and is labor saving in serving
"Dear Land of Nowhere"
the customers.
"Beautiful old-timer, beautiful!"
Classic Waltz Ballad.
The dealer is supplied with catalogs bear-
"Remember this one: 'O, when I die don't bury
ing the business imprint which serves to
These songs will be persistently advertised in
me at all; just pickle my bones in al-cu-hall-1-1!"?
bring more customers to the store than any
trade mediums and national magazines. In
"O such sweet sentiment!"
other advertising medium that could be em-
melody and beautiful word harmony, they
"Here's another, Bill: 'The little red hen, with a
ployed.
challenge any four numbers now on sale.
little white foot, laid a little round egg on a mul-
ORDER THEM TODAY.
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berry root; best little hen we had on the farm—
YOU WILL NEED THEM VERY SOON.
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guess a little drink wouldn't do us any harm!"
"Oh, Jimmie, Jimmie!"
Our Jobbing Department is the largest and
F. B. LOVETT, Publisher
most complete in the country. We can sup-
- "Then there was 'Hail, hail, the gang's all here'—
169 Adams Ave. East, Detroit, Mich.
ply you with every want in the sheet music
I can't go on, Bill!"'
line. We fill all orders the day they are
"Let up, Jim; you're breaking my heart!"
received.
GOOD OLD SONQS
Music Dealers Everywhere
TAKE WARNING!
McKINLEY EDITION OF
10c MUSIC
150% PROFIT
Save Thee Alone, Sweetheart
Just out. Being programmed by many professional singers
and pronounced a coming hit. 7c to the trade. Order from
your jobber or direct.
Publithed by
FRANK J. MAROWSKI, 41 Hager Street, Buffalo, N. Y-
ATTENTION MUSICIANS!
McKinley Music Company
Send for a copy of "Dixie Life Rag." Full of pep.
You'll like it. Price one dime.
The Largest Sheet Music House
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