23
PRESTO
May 12, 1923
SHEET MUSIC TRADE
PUBLISHERS' CONVENTION LATE
National Association of Men Who Publish Music Set
for June 12 in New York.
The Music Publishers' Association of the United
his own particular genius, because it is only in this States will hold its annual convention at the Hotel
manner that we can get new music or books.
Astor, New York, on June 12 and 13, the week follow-
On the other hand, the broadcast station operators ing the meeting of the Sheet Music Dealers' Associa-
iiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiii also should have consideration. The cost of opera- tion at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. It is the first
tion is extremely higli—much higher than most radio
occasion on which the two conventions are scheduled
THE COMBINED CIRCULATION fans imagine.
different dates and a different place.
The
serious
factor
which
has
entered
the
battle
is
OF PRESTO (EST. 1884), AND MUS- the attitude of the general public, which is crystalliz- for That
the meeting of the music publishers will be
ICAL TIMES (EST. 1881), IS BY FAR ing into one of hostility toward the musical organiza- interesting there is not the slightest doubt. The
or wrongly, this attitude is rapidly de- radio controversy alone is filled with possibilities for
THE LARGEST IN THE FIELD OF tion. Rightly
into a voluntary campaign of boycott, some- heated discussion. The occasion will certainly be a
THE MUSIC TRADE. COMBINA- veloping
thing along the lines of the famous "buyer's strike" line one for oratorical broadcasting.
precipitated the business slump of 1921.
TION RATES OF SPECIAL AT- which
The officers whose terms will expire at the June
Already some of the new radio clubs have pledged
TRACTIVENESS FOR ADVERTIS- themselves
not to buy any music rolls, records or convention are George Fischer, of J. Fischer & Bro.,
New York, president; Joseph Keit, New York, vice-
ING SPACE IN BOTH PAPERS sheet music which bears the copyright line of the president;
E. T. Paul, New York, secretary; and
society. This, if persisted in, will undoubtedly have
WILL BE MADE TO MUSIC PUB- a most profound effect on the music publishing indus- Harold Flamm,
New York, treasurer. The directors
try, because of the large number of radio fans whose terms will expire at the date of the coming
LISHERS.
affected.
convention are: Michael Keane, New York; Walter
On the other hand, the refusal of the broadcast Coghill, New York; Clarence Woodman, Boston; Sam
This department is designed to advance the sales station owners to meet the demands of the society Fox, Cleveland; Walter Fischer, New York; M. E.
of sheet music, and give any current information in has already brought about a marked change in the Tompkins, New York; Isadore Witmark, New York;
program activities of the broadcast stations. It has
the Sheet Music Trade.
not only curtailed the number and character of "out- Edward B. Marks, New York; Theodore Presser,
This publication believes that Sheet Musfc will side studio" programs which can be radiated, but it Philadelphia; J. T. Roach, New York; and E. F .
pay the dealer, just as any other commodity pays has removed an important section of the program for Bitner, New York.
those who merchandise it properly.
a large body of radio fans.
There is quite a number of the latter who do not
The conductor of this department will review
any numbers that are sent in for the purpose. I t is care for any music other than that which comes under
not the intent to criticise, but to review these offer- the head of "popular selections," and the fact that
ings, giving particular information of the theme and such music is no longer broadcast has taken away all New York's Mayor Wants John Howard Payne's
charm that radio held for them. The importance
a description of the musical setting of the number the
of this cannot be overlooked by the owners of broad-
Popular Old Song Sung More Often.
discussed.
cast stations.
Address all communications to Conductor Sheet
Mayor
John F. Hylan, of New York, thinks that
At the present time, with one or two exceptions,
Music Dept., Presto, 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago, III. both sides to the controversy are absolutely adamant "Home, Sweet Home" should be sung more often,
in their determination not to budge a single inch "particularly in official places among those whose
from the position which they have taken in the matter. Americanism has been worn thin by constantly camp-
The music society points out that these operators ing on the steps of Buckingham and Versailles."
are giving entertainment for a profit, because the pro-
Mr. Hylan has expressed this opinion in a letter to
gram radiated is the inducement offered to the pros-
President of the Board of Education, George J. Ryan,
pective
radio
fan
to
purchase
a
set,
and
in
this
manner
New York Tribune Says Opinion Is Crystalliz- a large volume of sales is brought about. This is un- endorsing a plan to have a group of public school
questionably true, but at the same time it is entirely children sing "Home, Sweet Home" on the steps of
ing Into Hostility Towards Society of
inequitable, because it places all of the burden upon New York's City Hall on May 8, in honor of the poet,
Artists and Publishers.
a few manufacturers, while the rest get the benefit of John Howard Payne.
the radiated programs in the sale of their apparatus.
Sane counsel is needed by both sides of the radio-
There is no reason why the plan adopted in Great
publisher controversy, according to the New York Britain should not be discussed by those interested in
Tribune, which says: "If both sides are permitted to radio development in this country as a basis for a
continue in the present folly, both will be seriously possible solution of the problems confronting us.
jeopardized, and the biggest sufferer in the long run There is one phase of the British plan which seems Remick Hit Reported "Going Strong" At Stores and
will be the general public. The time has arrived for admirably designed to meet the present situation.
Dance Orchestras Favor It.
sane counsel and an attempt made to get some solu- Under it manufacturers of radio apparatus become
members
of
the
special
company
which
was
formed
to
"Barney
Google"
the new Remick hit is going good
tion of the problem which will be satisfactory to all
run the broadcasting stations throughout the country. in Portland, Ore. At a recent dance at the Mult-
parties."
Each pays a percentage share upon the amount of
nomah Amateur Atheltic club, : Cyril Mee, com-
The newspaper does not question the sincerity of
apparatus he sells, and in this way the burden is munity song leader, sang it and encore after encore
either the broadcasters or the American Society of
borne by the entire industry and ample funds are ob-
was demanded and after the third or fourth encore
Authors, Composers and Publishers, and it concedes tained to give good broadcast programs.
the entire audience of hundreds joined in.
certain rights to each, and adds:
Kathleen Benoit Campbell has resigned her posi-
In the first place, the society is perfectly right in
P U B L I S H E S BANJO MUSIC.
tion in charge of the sheet music store of Louis
its stand to protect the interests of the author or com-
Mack at 124 Broadway, Portland, Ore., to take
A new music book for the tenor banjo has been
poser, who certainly should reap the full benefit of
published by Ralph Eliaser, manager for the H. C. charge of the sheet music department in the new
McDougall-Conn Music store at Park and Alder
Hanson Music House, San Francisco. The title of
streets. Miss Campbell is succeeded by Grace Stan-
the book is "Jar-ar-mon-ie," and it treats of chord
construction and lingering. Next month Mr. Eliaser ford, who was formerly connnected with the George
will publish another book for the four-string banjo in Will Music Store of Salem, Ore.
C notation. By following his system the banjo part
Louis Mack, proprietor of the Mack Music Shop
for any popular piece can be written in a short time. at 124 Broadway, Portland, Ore., has installed sev-
TO PUBLISHERS
TO REVIVE "SWEET HOME"
RADIO=COPYRIGHT WAR
SHEET MUSIC IN PORTLAND
7 FOREMOST SELLERS
RUTH
Just Foolin' With You
That Wonderful Sweetie of Mine
You're the One Little Girl for Me
Love of the Ages
Dreaming of Love's Old Dream
When I Dream That Auld Erin Is Free
HERBERT J. GOTT
Music Publisher
177 No. State St.
OLIVER DITSON CO.'S FIELD DAY.
The Oliver Ditson Co., Boston, will have an all-
day outing on Thompson's Island on June 30. The
store will be closed all day and all the other Boston
music publishers have been invited to join with them
as its guests.
JONAH
A WHALE OF
A SONG HIT
ONE STEP
FOX TROT
ELIZA DOYLE SMITH
CHICAGO
flest
REMICK SONG HITS
Falling
Just a Little Blue
Barney Google
Beside a Babbling Brook
My Buddy
Carolina in the Morning
Dream Melody
Sweet One
Rocky Mountain Moon
When Will I Know
Everything is K. O. in K. Y.
Nobody Lied
Sweet Indiana Home
Your Eyes Have Told Me So
Lovable Eyes
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