Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 20 - Page 52
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THE MUSIC TRADE
52
REVIEW
W. Murdoch Lind, well known in music trade
journalism, and recently on the staff of The
Review, has taken charge of M. Witmark & Sons'
• American popular music has the "call" in Great
press bureau, assuming the duties of the position
Britain, according . to all the advices received
Monday. It is needless to mention Mr. Lind's
from London. So much so that English publish-
special qualifications for this important post, for
ers are now competing for "rights." In fact, as
being
a trained newspaper man, a writer of- ver-
one of the leading New York publishers expressed
satility, force and skill, should reflect luster on
it, "the only hits made in England for the past
everything he undertakes in his new field of
two years are of American origin." Continuing
labor, which is not confined solely to preparing
further along this same line, the speaker re-
acceptable "stuff" for the press. The gentleman
marked: "Up to the present time, Francis, Day
has not only the knack of turning out "good
& Hunter have controlled most of our publica-
copy," but his acquaintance among musicians
tions, but now it is a different proposition. The
Fred Day, son of David Day, of Francis, Day and theatrical people further enhances his serv-
English publishers are now after our American
songs, and there is no limit as to the price. Rep- & Hunter, London, Eng., reached New York Sun- ices to the house, not to mention his reputation
resentatives of the best firms are now on here day via the Cunard line. He will be the man- as a lyric writer of note, to whom music is as
ager of their American branch, known as the the breath of life. Hoch der Lind!
or are coming, and that means a great deal."
"English Music House," at 3-5 East 28th street.
At a conference of New York publishers in the
Max Dreyfus, of T. B. Harms Co., New York, The junior Francis will also remain here. David
Day established the branch on a recent visit. offices of the York Music Co., Friday last, among
the owner of the property, says he has no idea
Their place is a trifle to the side of the popular other matters sprung on a long-suffering profes-
of selling out his interests, which are controlling,
music whirlpool, a location where the song- sion was a scheme to create a clearing house and
reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Tues-
smiths seldom frequent, but still within hailing thereby freeze out the jobber. The gentleman in-
day Fred Day arranged with the firm for the
distance of the "quick touch."
troducing the novel idea was taken out in the
selling rights of Francis, Day & Hunter's cata-
hall and promptly sat on.
logue.
De Luxe Music Co., New York, has been in-
Speaking of American songs abroad, the "Song corporated; capital $5,000. Directors—David
of the Honeysuckle and the Bee," by W. H. Penn; Klein, V. E. Meyer, New York, and Abe Metzger,
"Blue Bell," by Theo. Morse, are taking big in Newark, N. J.
England. Then it is predicted "Teasing" will
Concerning the suit of Sol Bloom against
be one of the best yet, and the sales so far are
simply phenomenal. This is from an authority Helf & Hagen, in connection with the song,
"There's a Dark Man Coming with a Bundle,"
and a disinterested party as well.
Judge O'Gorman, in the New York Supreme
Relative to the untimely death of Sam Shu- Court, Special Term, Part I., on Wednesday week
bert, well known the world over from his connec- ordered the defendants to file an indemnity bond
tion with musical comedy productions, which of $1,500 pending the trial of the action, giving
occurred at the frightful railroad accident near them five days to comply. In the event of default
Harrisburg, Pa., last week, the theatrical firm of a peremptory enjoining order will issue and a re-
Shubert Bros., J. J. Shubert, Lee Shubert, and ceiver appointed to supervise the sale of the
J. W. Jacobs, Monday issued the following state- song. Mr. Bloom claims the composition was
ment: "The sudden death of Sam S. Shubert has written while Helf was in his employ and under
elicited so universal an expression of sorrow, salary for his exclusive writings.
taking form in thousands of letters and tele-
grams, that we have found ourselves unable to
George Hermann, son of the late H. Hermann,
known in the trade as extensive dealers in piano
lumber, the business now being most admirably
conducted by his charming widow, Mrs. Rosa
Hermann, in the course of his defense against
the suit of his wife for divorce, admitted the
is ol Interest to all dealers- we furnish
soft impeachment of being an "angel" to the
you with any quantity ol our new
tune of $20,000 as backer of Ward & Co., music
thematic catalogues without charge.
publishers. It was also placed in evidence that
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelin' for
the amiable Mr. Hermann had parted with 80,000
You," "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
"simoleons" in connection with "The Isle of
Let us get in touch with you write us.
Champagne" production.
reply individually to every one who has reached
out a hand of sympathy to us in our bereave-
ment. We take this means, therefore, of voic-
ing our heartfelt thanks to our employes, to our
personal friends, to the newspapers, to the mem-
bers of the theatrical profession all over the
world, and to the general public for words of
comfort and encouragement. There is so little
that can be said at this time to show how fully
we appreciate those words that we must ask their
senders to take for granted the sincerity and
depth of our gratitude."
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
THE BIG SENSATIONAL SELLING
SONG HIT OF 1905,
" EASY STREET"
Kisses,
A Bit O' Blarney,
A Mormon Coon,
Also
Love in a Phonograph,
Georgie,
A House to Rent.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
Few singers of the day became so indelibly
identified with a popular song as was the case
with the late Jessie Bartlett Davis in Reginald
DeKoven's "Oh, Promise Me."
B. Feldman, of B. Feldman & Co., London,
Eng., arrived in New York Wednesday, aboard
the favorite English Cunard line. He is here to
"scoop in" all the American "rights" available,
and thereby steal a march on his home competi-
tors. In this connection it may be said that
Maurice Shapiro, with his usual foresight and
forehandedness, appears to have established the
Shapiro-Von Tilzer Music Co. in London in the
nick of time, and "Twenty-eighth street" smiles
and says, "Smart Maurice, always Johnny-on-the
spot. Harry is the musical tail to his kite."
SURE SELLERS! T HE BIG SONG HITS
From the record-breakir g musical comedy success
"THE
ROLLI CKIIMG
GIRL"
"As We Swing, Sweetheart."
"Friends that are Good and True."
"The Life of Love"—Duet.
"Things are Surely Hreaklng Great for Me."
" 'Tis an Echo of My Heart."
"Won't You He Mv Lovey Dovey."
"When Love liegins."
"The Girl I Left in Boston Town."
"The Contented Caterpillar"—Duet.
"Miranda."
"My'Little Sunbeam Sue."
"Tricks."
"Ni'ta."
YOV WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE Putting ir\ a Goodly Supply of these.
PUBLIS H E D
BY
1VI.
NEW
YORK
WITMAF *K & SONS
CHIC :AGO
LONDON
HATTIE WILLIAMS.
The smiling face pictured above is that of
Hattie Williams, who is achieving added fame
in her part of Illona in "The Rollicking Girl,"
now being given at the Herald Square Theatre.
As leading woman of the new musical comedy,
which was written by Sydney Rosenfeld and Wil-
liam T. Francis, Miss Williams has ample op-
portunity to shine with as much brilliancy as
characterized her part in "The Girl from Kay's."
The press of New York were high in their praise
of Miss Williams' work in her new play, and
commented at length on the merits of "Friends
That Are Good and True," one of the song hits
of the show. It is rendered with great success
by Miss Williams, who gives to it the same
vivacity and quaint originality that she imparted
to "Come Be My Little Love Bird" in "The Girl
from Kay's." The indications point most fa-
vorably toward a long run of "The Rollicking
Girl" at the theatre named, for Miss Williams
is a great favorite in New York, and her friends
will be glad to keep her in the city all summer.
The Evening Sun, in concluding its criticism
said: "As a production 'The Rollicking Girl' is
by far the daintiest which New York has seen in
the way of summer shows."
THE MUSIC TRADE
52
REVIEW
W. Murdoch Lind, well known in music trade
journalism, and recently on the staff of The
Review, has taken charge of M. Witmark & Sons'
• American popular music has the "call" in Great
press bureau, assuming the duties of the position
Britain, according . to all the advices received
Monday. It is needless to mention Mr. Lind's
from London. So much so that English publish-
special qualifications for this important post, for
ers are now competing for "rights." In fact, as
being
a trained newspaper man, a writer of- ver-
one of the leading New York publishers expressed
satility, force and skill, should reflect luster on
it, "the only hits made in England for the past
everything he undertakes in his new field of
two years are of American origin." Continuing
labor, which is not confined solely to preparing
further along this same line, the speaker re-
acceptable "stuff" for the press. The gentleman
marked: "Up to the present time, Francis, Day
has not only the knack of turning out "good
& Hunter have controlled most of our publica-
copy," but his acquaintance among musicians
tions, but now it is a different proposition. The
Fred Day, son of David Day, of Francis, Day and theatrical people further enhances his serv-
English publishers are now after our American
songs, and there is no limit as to the price. Rep- & Hunter, London, Eng., reached New York Sun- ices to the house, not to mention his reputation
resentatives of the best firms are now on here day via the Cunard line. He will be the man- as a lyric writer of note, to whom music is as
ager of their American branch, known as the the breath of life. Hoch der Lind!
or are coming, and that means a great deal."
"English Music House," at 3-5 East 28th street.
At a conference of New York publishers in the
Max Dreyfus, of T. B. Harms Co., New York, The junior Francis will also remain here. David
Day established the branch on a recent visit. offices of the York Music Co., Friday last, among
the owner of the property, says he has no idea
Their place is a trifle to the side of the popular other matters sprung on a long-suffering profes-
of selling out his interests, which are controlling,
music whirlpool, a location where the song- sion was a scheme to create a clearing house and
reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Tues-
smiths seldom frequent, but still within hailing thereby freeze out the jobber. The gentleman in-
day Fred Day arranged with the firm for the
distance of the "quick touch."
troducing the novel idea was taken out in the
selling rights of Francis, Day & Hunter's cata-
hall and promptly sat on.
logue.
De Luxe Music Co., New York, has been in-
Speaking of American songs abroad, the "Song corporated; capital $5,000. Directors—David
of the Honeysuckle and the Bee," by W. H. Penn; Klein, V. E. Meyer, New York, and Abe Metzger,
"Blue Bell," by Theo. Morse, are taking big in Newark, N. J.
England. Then it is predicted "Teasing" will
Concerning the suit of Sol Bloom against
be one of the best yet, and the sales so far are
simply phenomenal. This is from an authority Helf & Hagen, in connection with the song,
"There's a Dark Man Coming with a Bundle,"
and a disinterested party as well.
Judge O'Gorman, in the New York Supreme
Relative to the untimely death of Sam Shu- Court, Special Term, Part I., on Wednesday week
bert, well known the world over from his connec- ordered the defendants to file an indemnity bond
tion with musical comedy productions, which of $1,500 pending the trial of the action, giving
occurred at the frightful railroad accident near them five days to comply. In the event of default
Harrisburg, Pa., last week, the theatrical firm of a peremptory enjoining order will issue and a re-
Shubert Bros., J. J. Shubert, Lee Shubert, and ceiver appointed to supervise the sale of the
J. W. Jacobs, Monday issued the following state- song. Mr. Bloom claims the composition was
ment: "The sudden death of Sam S. Shubert has written while Helf was in his employ and under
elicited so universal an expression of sorrow, salary for his exclusive writings.
taking form in thousands of letters and tele-
grams, that we have found ourselves unable to
George Hermann, son of the late H. Hermann,
known in the trade as extensive dealers in piano
lumber, the business now being most admirably
conducted by his charming widow, Mrs. Rosa
Hermann, in the course of his defense against
the suit of his wife for divorce, admitted the
is ol Interest to all dealers- we furnish
soft impeachment of being an "angel" to the
you with any quantity ol our new
tune of $20,000 as backer of Ward & Co., music
thematic catalogues without charge.
publishers. It was also placed in evidence that
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelin' for
the amiable Mr. Hermann had parted with 80,000
You," "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
"simoleons" in connection with "The Isle of
Let us get in touch with you write us.
Champagne" production.
reply individually to every one who has reached
out a hand of sympathy to us in our bereave-
ment. We take this means, therefore, of voic-
ing our heartfelt thanks to our employes, to our
personal friends, to the newspapers, to the mem-
bers of the theatrical profession all over the
world, and to the general public for words of
comfort and encouragement. There is so little
that can be said at this time to show how fully
we appreciate those words that we must ask their
senders to take for granted the sincerity and
depth of our gratitude."
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
THE BIG SENSATIONAL SELLING
SONG HIT OF 1905,
" EASY STREET"
Kisses,
A Bit O' Blarney,
A Mormon Coon,
Also
Love in a Phonograph,
Georgie,
A House to Rent.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
Few singers of the day became so indelibly
identified with a popular song as was the case
with the late Jessie Bartlett Davis in Reginald
DeKoven's "Oh, Promise Me."
B. Feldman, of B. Feldman & Co., London,
Eng., arrived in New York Wednesday, aboard
the favorite English Cunard line. He is here to
"scoop in" all the American "rights" available,
and thereby steal a march on his home competi-
tors. In this connection it may be said that
Maurice Shapiro, with his usual foresight and
forehandedness, appears to have established the
Shapiro-Von Tilzer Music Co. in London in the
nick of time, and "Twenty-eighth street" smiles
and says, "Smart Maurice, always Johnny-on-the
spot. Harry is the musical tail to his kite."
SURE SELLERS! T HE BIG SONG HITS
From the record-breakir g musical comedy success
"THE
ROLLI CKIIMG
GIRL"
"As We Swing, Sweetheart."
"Friends that are Good and True."
"The Life of Love"—Duet.
"Things are Surely Hreaklng Great for Me."
" 'Tis an Echo of My Heart."
"Won't You He Mv Lovey Dovey."
"When Love liegins."
"The Girl I Left in Boston Town."
"The Contented Caterpillar"—Duet.
"Miranda."
"My'Little Sunbeam Sue."
"Tricks."
"Ni'ta."
YOV WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE Putting ir\ a Goodly Supply of these.
PUBLIS H E D
BY
1VI.
NEW
YORK
WITMAF *K & SONS
CHIC :AGO
LONDON
HATTIE WILLIAMS.
The smiling face pictured above is that of
Hattie Williams, who is achieving added fame
in her part of Illona in "The Rollicking Girl,"
now being given at the Herald Square Theatre.
As leading woman of the new musical comedy,
which was written by Sydney Rosenfeld and Wil-
liam T. Francis, Miss Williams has ample op-
portunity to shine with as much brilliancy as
characterized her part in "The Girl from Kay's."
The press of New York were high in their praise
of Miss Williams' work in her new play, and
commented at length on the merits of "Friends
That Are Good and True," one of the song hits
of the show. It is rendered with great success
by Miss Williams, who gives to it the same
vivacity and quaint originality that she imparted
to "Come Be My Little Love Bird" in "The Girl
from Kay's." The indications point most fa-
vorably toward a long run of "The Rollicking
Girl" at the theatre named, for Miss Williams
is a great favorite in New York, and her friends
will be glad to keep her in the city all summer.
The Evening Sun, in concluding its criticism
said: "As a production 'The Rollicking Girl' is
by far the daintiest which New York has seen in
the way of summer shows."
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