Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 41 N. 17 - Page 42
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42
THE MU3IC TRADE REVIEW
In tHe World of Music Publishing
ft
WEEK OF UNUSUAL ACTIVITY.
of note said to The Review: "Business is really
A QUS EDWARDS WEEK.
fine, and the majority of the publishers are hav-
Music Publishers Well Pleased With Prevail-
ing a splendid trade. It is unnecessary to par-
The week of October 16 was certainly a Gus.
ing Conditions of Trade—The Matter of
ticularize, for there is more music being sold just Edwards week at Proctor's Twenty-third Street
Prices Still Open for Remedial Action—Col- now—in every branch—than ever before. Were
Theatre, New York, Lillian Russell having sung
lections Much Improved.
we only possessed of enough sense to get together three out of four of the Gus Edwards Music Pub-
and stick on a scale of prices, then the millennium lishing Co.'s publications—"Napoli," a beautiful
With the advent of seasonable weather trade is would be almost due. But we have a lot of 'bad Italian love song, and those two already much-
taking on a spurt, and the past week has been boys' to contend with, and there you are."
talked-about songs, "If a Girl Like You Loved a
unusually active. To be sure, business has not
Boy Like Me," and "Somebody's Sweetheart I
fallen behind since the opening of the customary
Want To Be." Miss Russell has decided to keep
THEIR
SKETCH
AND
SONG
ARE
WINNERS.
fall buying, excepting with edition and educa-
the above songs on for the rest of her vaudeville
tional publishers, who noticed a marked listless-
Sometimes even the cleverest and best known engagement. She will sing a new song this week
ness in the market during the prevalence of the vaudeville artists are at a loss for a suitable me- by Leo Edwards, with lyric by B. F. Barnett. Gus
warm weather. This was only local, and in so far dium through which to adequately display their Edwards says that the trade reports are very en-
as it pertains to the metropolitan district, never- talents. As a consequence they are not appre- couraging to him.
theless trade with them has dragged somewhat ciated at their full value by theatregoers, no
until last week, when a brisker condition pre- matter how successful and popular they may be
HAVILAND SONGS THAT GO BIG.
vailed. Among publishers of popular music there
has been no perceptible slackening; but, on the
Kennedy and Wilkes are using several songs
contrary, sales have been increasing, and where
from the P. B. Haviland Publishing Co., "Star-
special efforts, ingenuity and resourcefulness have
light" and "Keep a Little Cosy Corner in Your
been displayed the results have been commen-
Heart for Me" being their principal numbers.
surate.
Edna Burnett has added "Starlight" and "Keep
Just what the publishers propose doing to place
a Little Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me" to
their business on a sounder, more profitable and
her clever act.
satisfactory basis remains to be seen. At any
Vivian Sisters continue to use "Keep a Little
rate, the tone of trade is apparently better, and
Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me," and write it
what has been accomplished, so far as prices are
is the best number in their act.
concerned, in Milwaukee, may be duplicated else-
Kennedy and Hollis and the Green Sisters, two
where. Whether New York—the last place on
top-liners in vaudeville, are singing Drislane &
earth to seriously consider matters of this kind,
Morse's big song hit, "Keep a Little Cosy Corner
though there is no end of talk—will follow suit
in Your Heart for Me," and it goes.
is extremely problematical. Were a fair price list
Brothers and Sisters Ford report great success
formulated here and maintained with some degree
with "In Timbuctoo" and "Keep a Little Cosy
of sincerity, the question would be practically
Corner in Your Heart for me."
settled. Perhaps this may be brought about, but
no signs of this consummation devoutly to be
T. B. Harms Co., New York, are the exclusive
wished are visible at the present writing.
selling agents of "I Would Like to Marry You,"
In jobbing circles sales are reported as steadily
the hit of "Babes in the Wood." Its selling rec-
increasing each week. A stack of stuff is cer-
ord is now counted in swell figures, and its popu-
tainly being shipped all over the country, not to
larity is growing steadily and surely.
mention the demands of the local trade. Collec-
The Parker Music Co. have removed from 141
tions are excellent, which is indisputable evidence
West 42d street to 110 West 40th street, New
that the stock in the hands of dealers is moving
York. Their new march song, "Marguerite,"
rapidly. Of course, the trade complain that pub-
looks good.
lishers pay altogether too much attention to pro-
in a general way. Admitting this to be true,
fessional singers to create a market for and popu-
heartiest congratulations are in order for those
The Messenger Boys' Trio, now appearing in
larize their music. It is admitted, they say, this
vivacious and entertaining performers and vo- the principal western cities, are using Jerome H.
is one means to that end, but not so overwhelm-
calists, John Hyams and Leila Mclntyre, who Remick's stirring march song, "Bright Eyes,
ingly important that the distributing and selling
have secured, as a background for their special- Good-bye." They write the western audiences are
trade should be altogether neglected.
ties, a well written and taking sketch, in which familiar with this song, and frequently join in the
Discussing the situation this week a publisher they appear to the best advantage.
chorus.
Among the features of Hyams and Mclntyre's
entertainment is their introduction of Dave Reed,
Compiele voi'jil score and Separate Numbers of
Jr.'s, new song and dance creation, "The Honey
"You'll Make more Sales with Moore Songs"
Bees' Honeymoon," which brings them at each
Hook and Lyrics by ('HAS. EMERSON COOK.
performance three or four encores. This is as
Music by LUCIUS 1IOSMER.
"SWEETHEARTS FOREVER"
Featuring the well-known nriraa donna,
many as they care to respond to for a number
"ALICE DARLING"
Mine. LILLIAN RLAUVELT.
which is only introduced, and, consequently,
Supplementary Songs in the following productions :
" Umbrellas to Mend." " Lou-ie " (My Lieber Louie)
forms no part of the sketch. Of course, the en-
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play.
"On the Beach Beneath the Moon"
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
thusiasm with which "The Honey Bees' Honey-
"RAINING"
Ky Jerome I). Kern
" My Own Sweet Southern Honey "
moon" is received is due to Hyams and Mclntyre's
SHUBERT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
Piano Mandolin Guitar Banjo Orchestra—Band
charming
rendition
of
the
song,
equally
so
much
"IIOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSELAND" Intermezzo
as to the exceptional merits of the song itself.
Sample Copies at New Issue Rate.
Send for Subscription Blank.
Published by
M. Witmark & Sons are fortunate in securing it
The
Moore
Music
Co.,
Inc.
1345 Broadway,
for their already extensive catalogue.
T. B. HARMS CO.
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
126 West 44th St.
"Thm House
Frank B. Perry, Mgr.
NEW YORK
Mmlodimas."
GUS EDWARDS
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers Lillian Russell's Song Hits,
"If a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to Be,"
and "Napoli," an Italian Love Story.
We predict the above songs the biggest sellers of
the ensuing year. So don't let a good thing slip
by AGAIN, but order now, and you'll get a GOOD
rate, and save money.
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
1512 Broadway, New York.
The Oliver Ditson Co. have just published a
new volume in the Musicians' Library. It is
"Seventy Scottish Songs,' edited*with accompani-
ments by Helen Hopekirk. In the introduction
she gives a detailed history of the Scotch folk
songs, the earliest of them having been impro-
vised by the bards to a harp accompaniment, and
handed down by memory from generation to gen-
eration. The book is a valuable addition to the
Musicians' Library.
Superintendent C. A. Woodman, of the Oliver
Ditson Co., is in town this week attending the
meeting of book and music publishers at the
Gilsey House, to discuss the proposed copyright
law. He will visit Philadelphia and other cities.
NEW YORK.
JEROME H. REHICK & CO.
ANNOUNCE
"MY
IRISH MOLLY O"
BY JEROHE & SCHWARTZ
The terrific hit in "Sergeant Brue," sung
by Blanche Ring, and other big hits by Je-
rome & Schwartz.
JEROHE H. REHICK & CO.
DETROIT and CHICAGO.
45 West 28th Street,
-
NEW YORK
42
THE MU3IC TRADE REVIEW
In tHe World of Music Publishing
ft
WEEK OF UNUSUAL ACTIVITY.
of note said to The Review: "Business is really
A QUS EDWARDS WEEK.
fine, and the majority of the publishers are hav-
Music Publishers Well Pleased With Prevail-
ing a splendid trade. It is unnecessary to par-
The week of October 16 was certainly a Gus.
ing Conditions of Trade—The Matter of
ticularize, for there is more music being sold just Edwards week at Proctor's Twenty-third Street
Prices Still Open for Remedial Action—Col- now—in every branch—than ever before. Were
Theatre, New York, Lillian Russell having sung
lections Much Improved.
we only possessed of enough sense to get together three out of four of the Gus Edwards Music Pub-
and stick on a scale of prices, then the millennium lishing Co.'s publications—"Napoli," a beautiful
With the advent of seasonable weather trade is would be almost due. But we have a lot of 'bad Italian love song, and those two already much-
taking on a spurt, and the past week has been boys' to contend with, and there you are."
talked-about songs, "If a Girl Like You Loved a
unusually active. To be sure, business has not
Boy Like Me," and "Somebody's Sweetheart I
fallen behind since the opening of the customary
Want To Be." Miss Russell has decided to keep
THEIR
SKETCH
AND
SONG
ARE
WINNERS.
fall buying, excepting with edition and educa-
the above songs on for the rest of her vaudeville
tional publishers, who noticed a marked listless-
Sometimes even the cleverest and best known engagement. She will sing a new song this week
ness in the market during the prevalence of the vaudeville artists are at a loss for a suitable me- by Leo Edwards, with lyric by B. F. Barnett. Gus
warm weather. This was only local, and in so far dium through which to adequately display their Edwards says that the trade reports are very en-
as it pertains to the metropolitan district, never- talents. As a consequence they are not appre- couraging to him.
theless trade with them has dragged somewhat ciated at their full value by theatregoers, no
until last week, when a brisker condition pre- matter how successful and popular they may be
HAVILAND SONGS THAT GO BIG.
vailed. Among publishers of popular music there
has been no perceptible slackening; but, on the
Kennedy and Wilkes are using several songs
contrary, sales have been increasing, and where
from the P. B. Haviland Publishing Co., "Star-
special efforts, ingenuity and resourcefulness have
light" and "Keep a Little Cosy Corner in Your
been displayed the results have been commen-
Heart for Me" being their principal numbers.
surate.
Edna Burnett has added "Starlight" and "Keep
Just what the publishers propose doing to place
a Little Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me" to
their business on a sounder, more profitable and
her clever act.
satisfactory basis remains to be seen. At any
Vivian Sisters continue to use "Keep a Little
rate, the tone of trade is apparently better, and
Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me," and write it
what has been accomplished, so far as prices are
is the best number in their act.
concerned, in Milwaukee, may be duplicated else-
Kennedy and Hollis and the Green Sisters, two
where. Whether New York—the last place on
top-liners in vaudeville, are singing Drislane &
earth to seriously consider matters of this kind,
Morse's big song hit, "Keep a Little Cosy Corner
though there is no end of talk—will follow suit
in Your Heart for Me," and it goes.
is extremely problematical. Were a fair price list
Brothers and Sisters Ford report great success
formulated here and maintained with some degree
with "In Timbuctoo" and "Keep a Little Cosy
of sincerity, the question would be practically
Corner in Your Heart for me."
settled. Perhaps this may be brought about, but
no signs of this consummation devoutly to be
T. B. Harms Co., New York, are the exclusive
wished are visible at the present writing.
selling agents of "I Would Like to Marry You,"
In jobbing circles sales are reported as steadily
the hit of "Babes in the Wood." Its selling rec-
increasing each week. A stack of stuff is cer-
ord is now counted in swell figures, and its popu-
tainly being shipped all over the country, not to
larity is growing steadily and surely.
mention the demands of the local trade. Collec-
The Parker Music Co. have removed from 141
tions are excellent, which is indisputable evidence
West 42d street to 110 West 40th street, New
that the stock in the hands of dealers is moving
York. Their new march song, "Marguerite,"
rapidly. Of course, the trade complain that pub-
looks good.
lishers pay altogether too much attention to pro-
in a general way. Admitting this to be true,
fessional singers to create a market for and popu-
heartiest congratulations are in order for those
The Messenger Boys' Trio, now appearing in
larize their music. It is admitted, they say, this
vivacious and entertaining performers and vo- the principal western cities, are using Jerome H.
is one means to that end, but not so overwhelm-
calists, John Hyams and Leila Mclntyre, who Remick's stirring march song, "Bright Eyes,
ingly important that the distributing and selling
have secured, as a background for their special- Good-bye." They write the western audiences are
trade should be altogether neglected.
ties, a well written and taking sketch, in which familiar with this song, and frequently join in the
Discussing the situation this week a publisher they appear to the best advantage.
chorus.
Among the features of Hyams and Mclntyre's
entertainment is their introduction of Dave Reed,
Compiele voi'jil score and Separate Numbers of
Jr.'s, new song and dance creation, "The Honey
"You'll Make more Sales with Moore Songs"
Bees' Honeymoon," which brings them at each
Hook and Lyrics by ('HAS. EMERSON COOK.
performance three or four encores. This is as
Music by LUCIUS 1IOSMER.
"SWEETHEARTS FOREVER"
Featuring the well-known nriraa donna,
many as they care to respond to for a number
"ALICE DARLING"
Mine. LILLIAN RLAUVELT.
which is only introduced, and, consequently,
Supplementary Songs in the following productions :
" Umbrellas to Mend." " Lou-ie " (My Lieber Louie)
forms no part of the sketch. Of course, the en-
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play.
"On the Beach Beneath the Moon"
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
thusiasm with which "The Honey Bees' Honey-
"RAINING"
Ky Jerome I). Kern
" My Own Sweet Southern Honey "
moon" is received is due to Hyams and Mclntyre's
SHUBERT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
Piano Mandolin Guitar Banjo Orchestra—Band
charming
rendition
of
the
song,
equally
so
much
"IIOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSELAND" Intermezzo
as to the exceptional merits of the song itself.
Sample Copies at New Issue Rate.
Send for Subscription Blank.
Published by
M. Witmark & Sons are fortunate in securing it
The
Moore
Music
Co.,
Inc.
1345 Broadway,
for their already extensive catalogue.
T. B. HARMS CO.
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
126 West 44th St.
"Thm House
Frank B. Perry, Mgr.
NEW YORK
Mmlodimas."
GUS EDWARDS
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers Lillian Russell's Song Hits,
"If a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to Be,"
and "Napoli," an Italian Love Story.
We predict the above songs the biggest sellers of
the ensuing year. So don't let a good thing slip
by AGAIN, but order now, and you'll get a GOOD
rate, and save money.
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
1512 Broadway, New York.
The Oliver Ditson Co. have just published a
new volume in the Musicians' Library. It is
"Seventy Scottish Songs,' edited*with accompani-
ments by Helen Hopekirk. In the introduction
she gives a detailed history of the Scotch folk
songs, the earliest of them having been impro-
vised by the bards to a harp accompaniment, and
handed down by memory from generation to gen-
eration. The book is a valuable addition to the
Musicians' Library.
Superintendent C. A. Woodman, of the Oliver
Ditson Co., is in town this week attending the
meeting of book and music publishers at the
Gilsey House, to discuss the proposed copyright
law. He will visit Philadelphia and other cities.
NEW YORK.
JEROME H. REHICK & CO.
ANNOUNCE
"MY
IRISH MOLLY O"
BY JEROHE & SCHWARTZ
The terrific hit in "Sergeant Brue," sung
by Blanche Ring, and other big hits by Je-
rome & Schwartz.
JEROHE H. REHICK & CO.
DETROIT and CHICAGO.
45 West 28th Street,
-
NEW YORK
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