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which were clearly written for "the
WHITE-SMITH MUSIC PUB. CO.,
day" and not "for all time."
BOSTON.
George H. Rareshide
1. Scherzo in A Minor,
George F. Hamer 1. Castles in Spain,
2. Gay Pierrot,
George H. Rareshide
2. Allegro in C,
George F. Hamer
3. Love is not for a Day,
Ren war Borscy
3. Joys of Minstrelsy, Overture, H.W.Walton
4. The Price of a Kiss,
Andrew Le Roc
i, 2. Two admirable compositions for
5. Queen of my Soul,
John E. Webster
pipe organ. In originality of theme and
6. I'm Looking for a Husband,
Harry Whitefern
effective scoring these works show the hand
7. The Shadows on the Hearth,
of a clever musician. They cannot fail to
Walter A. Phillips
be appreciated by organists.
ZENO MAUVAIS MUSIC CO.,
8. riy Tom,
Henry S. Jones
3. An Ethiopian potpourri which
SAN FRANCISCO.
0. fly Susan, fly Black Eyed Lady,
abounds in unique effects. There is a
Will H. Bray
vocal score ad lib. This composition can 10. Only a Blighted Rosebud, Walter Dauphin
Phenomenal Success.
hardly be effective as a piano piece solus,
1, 2. Harry Vernon, who supplies the
being written ostensibly for the orchestra. verse, has gone abroad for inspiration;
EVER in the history of popular songs The arrangement is clever and possesses nevertheless, it bears the popular earmark.
has any song attained such wonder- that abandon and novelty which appeals to Mr. Rareshide contributes excellent mel-
ful popularity, in so short a time, as the the general public.
odies for both of these songs; they are
bewitching coon song, "Ma Angeline,"
1. Sing, Oh Sing,
D. S. Babcock tuneful and effectively arranged. No. 1 is
which is now being sung, whistled and 2.
Sing, Sweet Harp,
D. S. Babcock especially pleasing.
danced in every nook and corner of the 3. The Eve of Battle,
3. A pretty melody arranged with skill.
D. S. Babcock
United States. The melody was composed 4. Sweet Summer Tide,
John St. George Refrain in three-quarter tempo. A very
by the blackest little darkey imaginable, 5. Have You Seen the Old Home Since
commendable composition.
You Left It?
Bernard Adler
whose name is Charles Sydney O'Brien.
4. A waltz song which will not set the
He is a perfect dude in every way, and
world
on fire. The words of this, as well
1, 2, 3. Charming and expressive bal-
during the Mid-winter Fair, in San Fran- lads, the text of the three being from as No. 3, are by Genevieve McCloud, and
cisco, he was known as the "colored Ward Moore's poems. No. 1 is a pleasing waltz are refined and sympathetic.
McAllister." He is a fine banjo player and melody for soprano; No. 2 is for a mezzo-
5. A capital serenade which affords ex-
dancer, and takes the lead in all of the soprano and No. 3 for baritone. Dignified cellent opportunities for an intelligent
swell cake walks of the Pacific Coast. He and earnest compositions truly.
singer. It is published in the key of E
first got the idea of his popular song "Ma
4. A meritorious duet possessing a cap- flat; the verse, which abounds in tender
Angeline" many years ago while living in
tivating melody and verse which is notice- passion and sentiment, is by A. Valdemar.
England, but was satisfied to sing and play
Nos. 6 to 10 are decidedly of the "popu-
able for its healthy sentiment.
D. L.
it in his own crude way until, one day, he
lar"
order, and with the exception of No. 7
White is to be complimented on his admir-
fell into the hands of Mr. Lee Johnson, the
—which
is a pretty song, with melody and
able arrangement.
writer of the popular songs, "Rosie Deane,"
words
to
commend it—are not worthy of
5. A sentimental song of the popular or-
" B y L o Baby By-Lo,""Is that Love," and
any
special
criticism; at all events it could
der; of more than average merit, however.
"Parson Johnson's Chicken Brigade." Mr.
not be favorable.
Johnson at once saw the possibilities of
Charles Sydney's melody and induced him
OLIVER DITSON CO., BOSTON.
to have it prepared for publication. The
HAMILTON
S
.
GORDON,
NEW
YORK.
day the song was issued Mr. Carroll John-
1. The Harlequin Dance,
Wm, Bendix
son, the great burnt cork artist, happened
2.
(a I' antique),
Edward Hoffman
to be in the store of the publishers, The 1. The Captive Lion's Flight,
S. Hazurette 3. Carol,
Evelyn flazurka,
Louis Tocaben
Zeno Mauvais Music Co., in San Francisco. 2. My Bonnie Laddie, Scotch Dance,
4.
Bonjour,
Leon Keach
Hugh DarlingtOH
"Ma Angeline" was shown to him by Mr.
La Serena, Valse Salon,
Hugh Darlington
1. Light and vivacious, skillfully ar-
Lee Johnson, and he at once said: " I 3.
4. Frou Frou, Polka de Salon,
Otto Hackh ranged and not over difficult. Possesses
must have that song for my own, as it just 5. •• Carte Blanche," Polka, Arthur fl. Cohen
suits me." An edition was at once gotten 6. Silver flarch,
Andrew Le Roc elements of decided merit and interest.
2. An exceedingly pleasant study in
J. Rimbault
out with the title page, now so well known, 7. The HcKinley March,
six-eighth
time, with a clever quasi guitar
bearing Carroll Johnson's handsome picture
1. Mr. Mazurette, like the famous De accompaniment to the melody. A most
in both white and black. The song was Kontski, has sought the "King of the
sung by Mr. Carroll Johnson at the Or- Forest" for inspiration for his "Grande effective number when carefully played.
pheum Theatre, San Francisco, and at once Tarantelle Brilliante." It is an effective Especially suitable for salon, concert or
"went to the front" as the most popular "show" piece in six-eighth time. While teaching.
3. A good dance piece with well marked
song of the day. Inside of a week every- built on conventional lines it possesses
rhythm,
published also with mandolin ac-
body in 'Frisco was singing "Ange," and elements of originality and makes a very
companiment.
the presses could scarcely turn fast enough effective number indeed. It is not over
4. One of Hitz's pieces which has been
to get off the editions demanded.
difficult.
admirably revised and carefully fingered
2. A charming trifle possessing the re- by the late Mr. L. Keach.
Since then "Ange" has traveled with
Carroll Johnson all over the country, at- quisite national coloring. The vivacious
tended by the same marvelous success and captivating melody should move the
The Springfield Music Co., of Spring-
spirits of all who hail either from the high-
achieved in 'Frisco.
field,
Mass., have sent us a song by Chas.
The melody of the song has an irresist- lands or the lowlands of the "Land o'
Graham,
the composer of some popular
ible charm about it that captivates every- Cakes."
successes.
It is a pleasing number of the
3. A cleverly written waltz. The
one, and serves as a good illustration of
average
standard
which seems to find favor
what can be extracted from the wooly pate phrasing is well conceived and executed;
with
the
great
majority
of people. It has
of a "little colored coon." Since the song not difficult.
the
stereotyped
waltz
refrain,
which is ap-
4. A graceful and well written composi-
was issued there have been many imita-
parently
necessary
to
the
make-up
of the
tions put on the market by dealers, whose tion which will be acceptable as a dance or
so-called
popular
song.
greatest forte seems to be as copyists. parlor number.
Alas for the good old days when publishers
5. A very pretty polka from the pen of
had some regard for the rights of others, a popular and prolific writer. It is up to
C. H. BURDICK has opened a new musie
aside from those covered by the law.
his usual standard of excellence.
store in the Barber Block, Hope Valley,
6. 7. Two fairly good campaign marches R. I.
S. F.
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