Presto

Issue: 1923 1943

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PRESTO
October 20, 1923
SHEET MUSIC TRADE
concert rooms at races "echoed with his vocal fame."
In Nelson's day the British navy had a hard time
in finding recruits. But Dibdin proved an excellent
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recruiting officer.
It is said that men would go straight away from
THE COMBINED CIRCULATION hearing
"Poor Jack" and "Three Cheers" to enlist
OF PRESTO (EST. 1884), AND MUS- in the king's service.
On the strength of his pension and the copyright
ICAL TIMES (EST. 1881), IS BY FAR
his songs, many of which he had written and com-
THE LARGEST IN THE FIELD OF of
posed in less than an hour, Dibdin retired.
THE MUSIC TRADE. COMBINA-
Hut the (iranville government took away his pen-
TION RATES OF SPECIAL AT- sion and Dibdin was compelled to return to profes-
life. But a musical shop in the Strand proved
TRACTIVENESS FOR ADVERTIS- a sional
failure.
ING SPACE IN BOTH PAPERS
From INK) onward Dibdin lived in a house in
WILL BE MADE TO MUSIC PUB- Arlington road, Camden Town, and wrote his last
dramatic piece, "The Round Robin," which had a
LISHERS.
run of two nights only. Here, too, he was stricken
with paralysis and his turbulent life closed in 1814.
This department is designed to advance the sales
He still had friends, and they laid him in the new
of sheet music, and give any current information in burying ground connected with St. Martin's in the
the Sheet Music Trade.
Fields, situated in Camden street, under a gravestone
This publication believes that Sheet Music will which bore the following inscription:
pay the dealer, just as any other commodity pays
Sacred to the Memory of
those who merchandise it properly.
CHARLES DIBDIN,
The conductor of this department will review
Celebrated Author and Composer,
any numbers that are sent in for the purpose. It is
Who Departed This Life
not the intent to criticise, but to review these offer-
July 25, 1814,
ings, giving particular information of the theme and
Age Sixty-nine.
a description of the musical setting of the number
His form was of the manliest beauty,
discussed.
His heart was kind and soft;
Address all communications to Conductor Sheet
Faithful below he did his duty,
And now he's gone aloft.
Music Dept, Presto. 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago, 111.
TO PUBLISHERS
COMMEMORATES PERPETUAL HIT
But Memorial to Charles Dibdin in Need of Repairs
According to Appeal of Mayor.
The mayor of St. Pancras, England, has issued an
appeal for funds to repair the memorial there of
Charles Dibdin, author of Tom Bowling, "The Jolly
Young Waterman," and other chanties dear to the
heart of vocalists who love a song with character to
it. His "Tom Bowling" will last as long as the Eng-
lish language; and "The Jolly Young Waterman" will
he heard as long as the Thames flows from the Dots-
wolds to the sea.
It is perhaps in keeping with his strange and
chequered career that Dibdin's torn!) should now be
in need of repair. Dibdin never did anything like
other people, or as other people wished. His father,
a parish clerk at Southampton, intended him for the
church; the son set his heart on music. The organist
of Winchester Cathedral took him in hand and list-
ened with delight to him singing anthems in the
choir; the boy himself was prouder to think that the
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POPULAR
In the Land of Sweet Sixteen (new)
Some Day You'll Cry Over Some
body Else (new)
When She Talks About Seeing Father (new)
If I Had You (new)
Many Years (new)
'Ginny (new)
Wonderful Child
She's Got Another Daddy
Always Looking For a Little Sunshine
Home (My Lovin' Dixie Home)
Beautiful Rose
Lonesome Two
Just a Little Gold Watch and Chain
Broken Hearts
Piano Dreams (Instrumental Waltz)
Step (Instrumental One-Step)
Dansopation, Instrumental Fox Trot (new)
STANDARD NUMBERS FAVORED
Sheet Music Department Manager Sees Gratifying
Stimulation for the Finer Kinds of Music.
"The popular numbers, the song and dance hits,
have continuous hysterical sale, but the business in
standard music goes calmly on, increasing- in volume
as the years go by," said a sheet music department
manager in Chicago this week. "One might think
from the ebullient and sometimes flamboyant nature
of the hit song publicity that the latter had a monop-
oly on the sheet music sales. It is far from the case.
"Of course there are stores where nothing in sheet
music is stocked but the here-today-and-away-tomor-
row populars. You see the piano player pounding
out the latest and the attendants handing out the
music as fast as they can wrap the sheets up and
make change. You shouldn't trust the impression
you get there about American musical taste. Note
the nature of the sheet music requirements at any
music store which carries a big and general line.
"Any sheet music department manager can tell
you that the field of standard music is a busy one
and the meritorious music continues to have a big
call. You can account for it in many ways. Noth-
ing kills the innate refinement in a people for one
thing.
Musical taste is natural to the American
people. But sheet music men will admit that the ad-
mirable propaganda schemes to arouse interest in
the finer kinds of music has helped to stimulate the
sales of standard numbers."
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
Sommer's
Song
Shop is the name of a new sheet
ORIGIN OF "BARBER SHOP CHORD."
music store in Prophctstown, 111. The management
At last the origin of the '"Barber Shop Chord" of guarantees
all the latest song hits in sheet music.
impromptu choral usefulness is discovered. The
A
music
firm in Canada desires the agency for
blame is on some flattering official of the court in the American sheet
music and music publications, accord-
reign of Queen Elizabeth, according to a writer in ing to the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Com-
the "International Studio," who says: "And under merce. The proposition
to buy outright for cash.
Elizabeth virginals, predecessors of the piano, were In addressing bureau use is inquiry
number 7873.
installed in barber shops for the edification of a suf-
Zez Confrey has published a book called "Modern
fering clientele. It seems a gallant legend that it was Course
Piano Playing." The object of
in honor of the Virgin Queen, herself an accom- the book in is Novelty
to
enable
pianists to embellish popular
plished player, this instrument was named."
songs and dances.
"Just a Kiss," a song now popular in the South,
PUBLISHERS PLAN FESTIVAL.
was composed by Julius Wcstermeyer of the Georgia
A banquet, dance, vaudeville features and a Christ- Music Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Miss Lucille Ginzel, Carlyle, 111., has announced
mas tree are included in the plans for the Christmas
Festival to be given by Boston music publishers that she will open a music studio in that city this
under the auspices of the Oliver Ditson Co., which week and teach the Progress Series of Music. This
has already rented the Swiss Room in the Copley
Plaza Hotel for the purpose. The success of the
outing at Thompson's Island this summer suggested
the winter event to the Get-Together Club. C. A.
Woodman, of the Oliver Ditson Co., is prominent
among the organizers.
REMICK SONG HITS
CHARLES E. ROAT'S DISPLAY.
The Charles E. Roat Music Company, Battle
Creek, Mich., had a large exhibit at the Twenty-first
annual convention of the International Lyceum and
Chautauqua association, held in Chicago recently.
Nearly 1,500 delegates attended, musicians, lecturers,
and managers, who provided morning programs, after-
noons and evenings. Forney W. Clement is in charge
of the Roat display of songs and instrument num-
bers.
"WIR HABEN KEINE BANANEN" IN BERLIN.
''Ja, wir haben keine Bananen heute" has arrived
in Berlin. Bananas were very much in demand in
Germany in pre-war days, but the fall of the mark
has made their cost prohibitive. The German news-
papers, commenting on the American song, have
added two words to the title, "oder gestern" (or
yesterday), apparently with much dissatisfaction.
On the occasion of his marriage recently, Harold
W. Robinson, secretary and treasurer of the Boston
Music Publishers' Association, was presented with a
handsome clock by the members. C. A. Woodman of
the Oliver Ditson Co., made the presentation.
Barney Google
Beside a Babbling Brook
My Buddy
Carolina in the Morning
Dream Melody
Your Eyes Have Told Me So
You Can't Make a Fool Out of Me
Big Blond Mamma
First, Last and Always
Somebody's Wrong
Do You, Don't You, Will You,
Won't You?
Tweet, Tweet
Louisiana
When Will I Know
Sweet One
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
STANDARDS
Someone Like You (new)
Sunset, The Hills and You (new)
Mother, My Own (new)
Honey-Brown Eyes (new)
Love is Love For Ever
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PRESTO
26
October 20, 1923
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
plan of instruction is edited by world renowned mu-
sicians and teachers, i.e., Godowsky, Hoffman, Sauer
and Edgar Stedman Kelly. It is used by 10,000
private teachers in schools, colleges and musical in-
stitutions in the country.
NEW EDISON RECORDS
C. Arnold Smith, of Punxsutawney, Pa., has taken
at 50% discount. Send for an assortment of
over the Music Shoppe in Whiteman's electrical store,
25—$1.00 Records for $12.50
Reynoldville, Pa., and will personally manage it
25—$1.50 Records for $18.75
25—$1.00 and $1.50 Records for $15.65
hereafter.
The American Song and Music Shop, handling
delivered prepaid; cash must accompany order.
sheet music and player rolls, was opened in the MUELLER MUSIC HOUSE, Elkader, Iowa
Basye Building, Rockport, Ind., last week.
SALESMAN WANTED.
The Oliver Ditson Co., Boston, recently featured
SALESMAN WANTED—One who is experienced
music and records of BaliefFs "Chauvre Souris," the PIANO
in selling pianos. Must be a man with clean habits
and capable of using our methods of selling pianos.
Russian piece shown at one of the Boston theaters.
This is a branch store of the Hobart M. Cable Co.
A new song by Roy L. Burtsch, star salesman of
and is located in South Bend, Ind. We will pay a
good salary to the right man. Piano tuner also
the Pearson Piano Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., prom-
needed. Address P. L. Hanson, care Dependable
ises to be a big "hit." It is '"One Who Cares For
Music Stores, Inc., South Bend, Ind.
Me," a "childhood home" song of the kin that wins
A BUSINESS CHANCE.
when first heard. The words are by Hubbard T.
Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
Smith.
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
Frank Trever has returned as demonstrator to the
and long established business for sale. Immediate
- possession can be had. Wonderful lease and richest
Portland, Ore., Remick Song & Gift Shop. Mr.
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
Trever was with the Earl Fuller jazz band of Chi-
of 18,COO, with just one other music store. Address
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
cago. Mr. Trever has many friends in Portland,
Chicago.
who are glad to have him back.
SALESMAN AND MANAGER.
Barney Google was extensively featured in Port-
once, good live piano salesman to take
land during Barney Google week, recently, and WANTED—At
charge of piano department of an established piano
I. E. Sklare, manager of the Portland, Ore., Remick
and phonograph business. Salary and commission.
Good town of 17,000 population in southern Michigan.
Song & Gift Shop had the hearty co-operation of the
The chance of a lifetime. The Baldwin Piano Com-
music dealers, and the various theaters and places of
pany of Indiana, 18 N. Penn St., Indianapolis, Ind.
amusement.
TUNER AND REPAIRMAN.
A Sherman Clay publication, "My Sweetheart of
tuner and player mechanic, with some sell-
Paradise," by Charles Wakefield Cadman, has been Experienced
ing experience. This is livest town in America. Write
me for particulars. Address Billy Murray's Music
placed on the counters of music dealers and promises
Store, New Kensington, Penn.
to be a success. It is written in two keys, and it is
predicted that it will be as popular as "Dawning,"
PLENTY OF PIANOS.
by the same author.
We have 250 of our fine, high-grade pianos for quick de-
livery.
Dealers
who want fine new pianos may find
George Terry, proprietor of the Union Music Co.,
the very instrument they want—high-grade pianos at
Toledo, O., recently purchased the stock and sheet
moderate prices. "First come first served." Address
Fuehr & Stemmer Piano Co., 2701 S. Wells St., Chi-
music of the Kniesel Music Co. in that city. Musical
cago, III.
merchandise was also included in the purchases of
Mr. Terry from the receiver of the Union Music Co.
SPECIAL RETAIL SALESMEN
THE COMPOSER'S EAR.
The ear constitutes the basis of musical genius,
according to Dr. Pierre Chantriot, who recently dis-
cussed before the Faculte de Medecine of Lyon, who
says the ear is to the musician what the eye is to
the' painter. But, though the ear is indispensable for
the education of the musician, for the composer it is
only a secondary aid, for had not Beethoven lost his
hearing completely when he composed the wonderful
Ninth Symphony, the climax of his immortal work?
It has not been proved that the ears of composers
are particularly good or characterized by any peculiar
formation, as some writers have asserted who claim
to have noted in musicians a peculiar inclination of
the tympanic membrane.
THE SACRED SONG.
The field of church hymn composing is one invit-
ing the composer, according to Prof. E. Augustine
Smith, of Boston University. But the writing of the
words and music of the religious songs requires the
proper spirit in appeal. Church hymns have been
jazzed, according to Prof. Smith, and they are mak-
ing for ragtime religion, "appealing to the sensuous-
ness of the congregations." Other churchmen see
the need for reform in church hymn composing. But
it's an old story. "Sacred" song is a familiar theme,
but musi* is never vile except in its association, and
that can never be in the churches.
to work among dealers for large, well established manu-
facturer doing an extensive business among dealers.
This is an opportunity to make a permanent con-
nection. If you are an experienced retail salesman
and a strong closer write for details. A. C. Hoffer,
1111 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
A DEALER'S BARGAIN.
FOR SALE—Self-lifting Findlay piano truck for sale to
highest bidder. Mail bids at once. Address J. A.
Burns, Persia, Iowa.
TUNER WANTS POSITION.
Experienced tuner wants a position with established
house. Can do tuning, regulating, and give satisfac-
tion to most critical, and will prove valuable adjunct
to any wareroom or store. Address " E . L.," Box 9,
PRESTO Office, Chicago.
COLD IVORY GLUE.
WANTED—Tuners and repair men to t r y our Special
White Ivory Glue. Only glue on the market that can
be used cold. Harlem Piano & Organ Key Co. Price,
$1.00 can, postpaid, in the U. S.
WANTED—SALES MANAGER.
A retail piano sales manager of ability, experience, good
habits and high ideals, who can market the finest
lines of high grade musical merchandise manufac-
tured, and who thoroughly believes in hard work,
conscientious selling methods, who takes pride in his
own record and in maintaining the splendid reputa-
tion and high standing of the house desiring his
services. This is a splendid opportunity for the right
man with one of the largest and oldest piano houses
in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., and known from coast
to coast. Address "Retail Manager," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
NEW REMICK SONG.
Jerome II. Remick & Co. expect to repeat the
successes of "Barney Google" with the new song
founded on a comic strip, "They'll Never Bring Up
Father 'Til They Tear Down Dinty Moore's." The
new song is by George McManus, creator of the car-
toon "Bringing Up Father" and J. Vincent Healy and
Dave Reed.
Herman Weaver is a new member of the piano
sales force of H. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc., Balti-
more, Md.
STARR
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
RETAIL PIANO SALESMAN WANTED.
Not over 35 years old, who Is capable of handling one or
more canvasse-s. Salary and commission. Unusual
opportunity to make a permanent connection with one
of the largest well known
manufacturers where
chances for promotion are excellent, and based upon
results. Write A. C. Hoffer, 1111 Olive St., St. Louis,
Mo.
TUNERS AND REPAIR MEN.
WANTED — Tuners, repair men and dealers to save
money by sending their key-work to Harlem Piano &
Organ Key Co. See ad. in PRESTO and note prices.
FIRST-CLASS MAN WANTED.
A man of experience, ability and energy, combined with
a thorough knowledge of the entire retail phonograph
and record business, accustomed to general super-
vision of sales, advertising
and promotion, with
plenty of pep and original ideas, can secure an ex-
ceptionally fine opportunity in one of the most pro-
gressive and rapidly grown cities in the Southwest
and become associated with an institution thoroughly
established and rapidly advancing in prestige and
increasing its business by leaps and bounds. Only
first-class man need apply, thoroughly qualified and
a real worker. Address " B . L. W.," care PRESTO.
TO GROW CHINA OIL.
Appropriation of $100,000 to start production of
chinawood oil in this country was voted this week
by members of the Paint Manufacturers' Association,
meeting at the Drake Hotel, Chicago. Experiments
have shown, it was declared, that better chinawood
oil, or which there is an importation of 10,000,000
gallons each year from Japan and China, can be pro-
duced in Florida than in the orient, at a saving of
approximately $1 per gallon. Fifty thousand tung
trees, whose nuts yield the oil, are to be planted on
the waste lands of the peninsula state.
Arno Maigatter recently opened a musci store in
Oconto, Wis.
EVERY MAN, WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
The three books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
Choice of these books and also a copy of
the indispensable "Presto Buyer's Guide,"
will be sent free of charge to new sub-
scribers to Presto, the American Music
Trade Weekly, at $2 a year.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much. Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
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