Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 42 N. 9 - Page 49
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THE
49
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
hers in their catalogue is "Misses and Kisses," a
Hall, Blanche Ring, Irene Bentley, George Prim-
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
dainty novelette for piano, and for the short
rose and many others who have sung their com-
positions heretofore. M. Witmark & Sons are The Coming of the Lenten Season Has Not the time it has been out is doing exceptionally well.
bringing out, in addition to their songs, a patrol
Injurious Effect of Olden Days—Price Con- Prominent orchestras throughout the country
and two-step by Mr. Sutton called "The Galloper,"
ditions Still a Subject of Concern—What a find this to be one of the best numbers on their
programme. It is a fine concert number, and
which is played a t each performance of the
Prominent Publisher Says.
one of the few that is especially good for piano.
comedy.
With the incoming of the Lenten season the This number is also published for mandolin,
'MAN AND SUPERMAN" WALTZES.
publishing business is supposed to languish a guitar and banjo. G. L. Lansing, Boston, is
making a special feature of "Misses and Kisses,'
George Bernard Shaw's play, "Man and Super- trifle, but musical entertainments, private and
and is using it continually on the programme of
public,
are
in
move
liberal
demand
than
ever.
man," which has been playing at the Hudson
the Boston Ideal Club. The edition is decidedly
Theater for some time, has as its star Robert Consequently the sale of popular, as well as
a big improvement over the general run of this
other
melodies,
running
from
grave
to
gay,
will
Loraine, whose picture graces the title page of
class.
"The Man and Superman Waltzes," issued by Sol doubtless suffer little if any. At least this is
the
experience
of
the
trade
in
general,
which
Bloom. These waltzes are most melodious and
1
RECENT MUSIC.
fluent in phrasing, being the work of Theodore seldom considers seriously the "sackcloth and
ashes"
period
when
business is the prime factor.
Bendix, the musical director of the show.
FROM M. WITMAKK & SONS.
"One of the Boys," Evelyn Bloom's new char- There is no cessation of publications in all
Vocal—"Will
You Love Me in December as
acter march, is now the prominent feature of the branches, with the lighter compositions more
You Do in May," by Ernest R. Ball; "Could You
numerous,
as
a
matter
of
course.
A
number
many programmes of the dance musicians of this
of musical comedies, from the pens of success- Last Forever," by Mabel A. Cripe; "Injun Gal,"
city. It is published by Sol Bloom.
ful and reputable writers, are also under way, by Ellis R. Ephraim; "One Day," by Curtis A.
MAX S. WITT REJOINS STERN & CO.
though their production is not booked earlier Duval; "An Idol of Gilded Clay," by Jos. D.
than the fall season. Summer things are com- Maxwell; "You're the Only One For Me" (in
Max S. Witt is again installed as the head of
"Princess Beggar"), by Alfred G. Robyn; "Sweet
Joseph W. Stern & Co.'s professional department, mencing to be discussed in c rc.es where such Ellen McCue," by Louis Weslyn; "If You Only
matters
are
given
advance
attention,
especially
and is now busily engaged composing the music
Knew," by Gilbert von Bein; "Coquette Mary,"
for a new musical comedy for an early fall pro- in view of the greater resort attractions already by Harry A. Brown; "My Afro-Mexican Queen,"
under
way
for
what
is
expected
to
be
a
record-
duction. He has written several separate num-
by Sidney Perrin. Instrumental—"The Land of
bers, which are meeting with success, entitled "I breaking season.
Romance," sonata, by Karl L. Hoschuna; "Lil-
Aside
from
the
general
dissatisfaction
over
Like Your Way," sung everywhere by well-known
lie?," waltz, by Theo. Bendix.
artists; "The Ivy and the Oak," introduced into prevailing price conditions, which have become
chronic,
a
publisher,
inclined
to
be
optimistic
the "Catch of the Season," the lyric of which is
notwithstanding, said to The Review this week:
written by Wells Hawkes, of the Frohman staff;
and a new march song, lyric by J. J. Walker, en- "Business is rapidly assuming its natural sway
First American Productions
for this time of year; that is to say, February
titled "With the Robins I'll Return."
COMING THROUGH THE RYE, JENNIE MINE
The "Markstern Smart Set Folio No. 2," re- hcs been up to the mark so far as sales count,
Rustic March NoiiK-
cently issued, contains all the big musical hits, though the margin of profit is reduced by rea-
fon of the cutting and slashing that seems to
WHEN YOU'RE UP IN THE WORLD
the collection being superbly gotten up.
be the fashion, or rather the bad habit we have
Philosophy Song
fell or been pushed into. It makes precious
DEVOTION WALTZ
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
1 ttle difference one way or the other how it is
A IH'autiful Valse-lonte.
expressed; but it is a cold fact, nevertheless.
Music Engravers and Printers
Special "New Issue" Price to Subscribers
The Review is perfectly correct in saying that
Send f o r pnrl iruliirs,
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
each and every publisher, like the proverbial
FOR ESTIMATE
Francis,Day&
Hunter
tub, must stand on their own base in the mat-
INHJW YORK, IS Wu*»t a o t h S t .
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
ter of prices and methods of marketing their
product. Can not be otherwise now. We are
satisfied, however, that some publishers who
are ready with advice to restore the normal
status do protest too much as to charges affect-
ing their self-styled Caesarian nature in the
The Dainty Novelty Ballad Success of America.
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
premises. It is not above suspicion."
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "Blue Bell," Teelln'for
The March Ballad Hit of America.
HAVILAND PRINTS TO THE FORE.
You.** "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
Dave Lewis, who is a vaudeville feature, is
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
singing "When Mose With His Nose Leads the
The Descriptive Rustic Ballad Hit of America.
Band," assisted by his entire chorus of ten girls.
Sond for Our JVemr Catmlogumm.
Shepard and Ward are playing the Eastern
PUBLISHED BY
Q M Ql ( M M N e w Amsterdam Theatre Bid*. U o u i V n r t
circuits and continue to sing Morse and Drislane's
UUL DLUUm, 42d Street, near Broadway NEW lOlK
125 W. 37th Street, New York
latest successes, "When Mose With His Nose
Leads the Band," "Just a Little Rocking Chair
and You," and "Keep on the Sunny Side."
THE FOLIO SUCCESS OF 1906 IS
Jack Drislane and Theodore Morse are on a
trip through Massachusetts and Rhode Island in
Announot the Publication of
the interests of their new songs—"Keep on the
Sunny Side." "Just a Little Rocking Chair and
George Rosey's
You," and "When Mose With His Nose Leads
(UK 1U4-PAUK FOLK), COXTAIX1XG 137 OF
'II110 WOHUVS MOST FAMOl'S AND POP-
the Band."
Latest and Greatest Two Step
Francis, Day & Hunter's
3 REAL SELLING HITS 3
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
" C O M E BACK"
"GOOD-BYE 'DIXIE' DEAR"
"NEATH THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE"
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
WILLIS WOODWARD 6 CO.
"The Most Popular
Home
11.A it SUNOS.
"The Juggler"
= = •
LIVE
'MISSES AND KISSES" SELLING WELL.
Our Advance Orders Were Over 25,000
The Moore Music Company, New York, by
persistent effort are pushing their way to the
front, and a number of their publications are
selling in large quantities. One of the best num-
HINDS, NOBLE & ELDREDGE
DEALERS
If you have not. seen this Folio, send 2.1c.
for a (postpaid) Sample copy, with Special
oflVr curd.
31-33-35 West I5th Street,
HA I.LAI >S
=
"Priscilla"
should subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons' vocal and Instrumental "new Issue" publications, so us to keen
their patrons and themselves in touch with the latest successes. Five cents the copy is all that Is charged.
Pill In and forward attached blank.
Intermezzo
&nd Two-Step
M. WITMARK & SONS, 144 W. 37th Street, New York
hereby agree to take one each of your "NEW" vocal and Instrumental Publications as
soon as issued at 5 CENTS PER COPY. This to begin with your next shipment of same and to con-
tinue until notified to the contrary.
Name
Street Number
Town or City
Reference. (New York if possible)
NOTE.—The "New Issues" are sent out monthly, and no less than the COMPLETE SET can be sub-
scribed for.
Those with whom we have no business relations will please send reference with first order.
N e w York City
"SINCE
FATHER
WENT
TO WORK"
Flown Where M o h a w k
F l o w s , linl.lcn Autumn
Tune Sweet Klalue, Kvi--
liintrHn'ewjSiifhlnifllmiie,
Sweet II.Miii-, llearl's Tn-
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The House of Hits
34 E. 21 St., N. Y.
i^-iT' Send for rates
Father
"Little Girl
You'll Do"
"Dearie"
Bfcll&d
"Robinson
Crusoe's
Isle"
U i . l I'atp.t on
Stairs
Little Buttercup
Young AnU>li>f>e (Inillnn-
"Peter
Piper"
Harvest M'wn Shining on
Rivor
March
THE
49
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
hers in their catalogue is "Misses and Kisses," a
Hall, Blanche Ring, Irene Bentley, George Prim-
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
dainty novelette for piano, and for the short
rose and many others who have sung their com-
positions heretofore. M. Witmark & Sons are The Coming of the Lenten Season Has Not the time it has been out is doing exceptionally well.
bringing out, in addition to their songs, a patrol
Injurious Effect of Olden Days—Price Con- Prominent orchestras throughout the country
and two-step by Mr. Sutton called "The Galloper,"
ditions Still a Subject of Concern—What a find this to be one of the best numbers on their
programme. It is a fine concert number, and
which is played a t each performance of the
Prominent Publisher Says.
one of the few that is especially good for piano.
comedy.
With the incoming of the Lenten season the This number is also published for mandolin,
'MAN AND SUPERMAN" WALTZES.
publishing business is supposed to languish a guitar and banjo. G. L. Lansing, Boston, is
making a special feature of "Misses and Kisses,'
George Bernard Shaw's play, "Man and Super- trifle, but musical entertainments, private and
and is using it continually on the programme of
public,
are
in
move
liberal
demand
than
ever.
man," which has been playing at the Hudson
the Boston Ideal Club. The edition is decidedly
Theater for some time, has as its star Robert Consequently the sale of popular, as well as
a big improvement over the general run of this
other
melodies,
running
from
grave
to
gay,
will
Loraine, whose picture graces the title page of
class.
"The Man and Superman Waltzes," issued by Sol doubtless suffer little if any. At least this is
the
experience
of
the
trade
in
general,
which
Bloom. These waltzes are most melodious and
1
RECENT MUSIC.
fluent in phrasing, being the work of Theodore seldom considers seriously the "sackcloth and
ashes"
period
when
business is the prime factor.
Bendix, the musical director of the show.
FROM M. WITMAKK & SONS.
"One of the Boys," Evelyn Bloom's new char- There is no cessation of publications in all
Vocal—"Will
You Love Me in December as
acter march, is now the prominent feature of the branches, with the lighter compositions more
You Do in May," by Ernest R. Ball; "Could You
numerous,
as
a
matter
of
course.
A
number
many programmes of the dance musicians of this
of musical comedies, from the pens of success- Last Forever," by Mabel A. Cripe; "Injun Gal,"
city. It is published by Sol Bloom.
ful and reputable writers, are also under way, by Ellis R. Ephraim; "One Day," by Curtis A.
MAX S. WITT REJOINS STERN & CO.
though their production is not booked earlier Duval; "An Idol of Gilded Clay," by Jos. D.
than the fall season. Summer things are com- Maxwell; "You're the Only One For Me" (in
Max S. Witt is again installed as the head of
"Princess Beggar"), by Alfred G. Robyn; "Sweet
Joseph W. Stern & Co.'s professional department, mencing to be discussed in c rc.es where such Ellen McCue," by Louis Weslyn; "If You Only
matters
are
given
advance
attention,
especially
and is now busily engaged composing the music
Knew," by Gilbert von Bein; "Coquette Mary,"
for a new musical comedy for an early fall pro- in view of the greater resort attractions already by Harry A. Brown; "My Afro-Mexican Queen,"
under
way
for
what
is
expected
to
be
a
record-
duction. He has written several separate num-
by Sidney Perrin. Instrumental—"The Land of
bers, which are meeting with success, entitled "I breaking season.
Romance," sonata, by Karl L. Hoschuna; "Lil-
Aside
from
the
general
dissatisfaction
over
Like Your Way," sung everywhere by well-known
lie?," waltz, by Theo. Bendix.
artists; "The Ivy and the Oak," introduced into prevailing price conditions, which have become
chronic,
a
publisher,
inclined
to
be
optimistic
the "Catch of the Season," the lyric of which is
notwithstanding, said to The Review this week:
written by Wells Hawkes, of the Frohman staff;
and a new march song, lyric by J. J. Walker, en- "Business is rapidly assuming its natural sway
First American Productions
for this time of year; that is to say, February
titled "With the Robins I'll Return."
COMING THROUGH THE RYE, JENNIE MINE
The "Markstern Smart Set Folio No. 2," re- hcs been up to the mark so far as sales count,
Rustic March NoiiK-
cently issued, contains all the big musical hits, though the margin of profit is reduced by rea-
fon of the cutting and slashing that seems to
WHEN YOU'RE UP IN THE WORLD
the collection being superbly gotten up.
be the fashion, or rather the bad habit we have
Philosophy Song
fell or been pushed into. It makes precious
DEVOTION WALTZ
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
1 ttle difference one way or the other how it is
A IH'autiful Valse-lonte.
expressed; but it is a cold fact, nevertheless.
Music Engravers and Printers
Special "New Issue" Price to Subscribers
The Review is perfectly correct in saying that
Send f o r pnrl iruliirs,
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
each and every publisher, like the proverbial
FOR ESTIMATE
Francis,Day&
Hunter
tub, must stand on their own base in the mat-
INHJW YORK, IS Wu*»t a o t h S t .
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
ter of prices and methods of marketing their
product. Can not be otherwise now. We are
satisfied, however, that some publishers who
are ready with advice to restore the normal
status do protest too much as to charges affect-
ing their self-styled Caesarian nature in the
The Dainty Novelty Ballad Success of America.
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
premises. It is not above suspicion."
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "Blue Bell," Teelln'for
The March Ballad Hit of America.
HAVILAND PRINTS TO THE FORE.
You.** "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
Dave Lewis, who is a vaudeville feature, is
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
singing "When Mose With His Nose Leads the
The Descriptive Rustic Ballad Hit of America.
Band," assisted by his entire chorus of ten girls.
Sond for Our JVemr Catmlogumm.
Shepard and Ward are playing the Eastern
PUBLISHED BY
Q M Ql ( M M N e w Amsterdam Theatre Bid*. U o u i V n r t
circuits and continue to sing Morse and Drislane's
UUL DLUUm, 42d Street, near Broadway NEW lOlK
125 W. 37th Street, New York
latest successes, "When Mose With His Nose
Leads the Band," "Just a Little Rocking Chair
and You," and "Keep on the Sunny Side."
THE FOLIO SUCCESS OF 1906 IS
Jack Drislane and Theodore Morse are on a
trip through Massachusetts and Rhode Island in
Announot the Publication of
the interests of their new songs—"Keep on the
Sunny Side." "Just a Little Rocking Chair and
George Rosey's
You," and "When Mose With His Nose Leads
(UK 1U4-PAUK FOLK), COXTAIX1XG 137 OF
'II110 WOHUVS MOST FAMOl'S AND POP-
the Band."
Latest and Greatest Two Step
Francis, Day & Hunter's
3 REAL SELLING HITS 3
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
" C O M E BACK"
"GOOD-BYE 'DIXIE' DEAR"
"NEATH THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE"
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
WILLIS WOODWARD 6 CO.
"The Most Popular
Home
11.A it SUNOS.
"The Juggler"
= = •
LIVE
'MISSES AND KISSES" SELLING WELL.
Our Advance Orders Were Over 25,000
The Moore Music Company, New York, by
persistent effort are pushing their way to the
front, and a number of their publications are
selling in large quantities. One of the best num-
HINDS, NOBLE & ELDREDGE
DEALERS
If you have not. seen this Folio, send 2.1c.
for a (postpaid) Sample copy, with Special
oflVr curd.
31-33-35 West I5th Street,
HA I.LAI >S
=
"Priscilla"
should subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons' vocal and Instrumental "new Issue" publications, so us to keen
their patrons and themselves in touch with the latest successes. Five cents the copy is all that Is charged.
Pill In and forward attached blank.
Intermezzo
&nd Two-Step
M. WITMARK & SONS, 144 W. 37th Street, New York
hereby agree to take one each of your "NEW" vocal and Instrumental Publications as
soon as issued at 5 CENTS PER COPY. This to begin with your next shipment of same and to con-
tinue until notified to the contrary.
Name
Street Number
Town or City
Reference. (New York if possible)
NOTE.—The "New Issues" are sent out monthly, and no less than the COMPLETE SET can be sub-
scribed for.
Those with whom we have no business relations will please send reference with first order.
N e w York City
"SINCE
FATHER
WENT
TO WORK"
Flown Where M o h a w k
F l o w s , linl.lcn Autumn
Tune Sweet Klalue, Kvi--
liintrHn'ewjSiifhlnifllmiie,
Sweet II.Miii-, llearl's Tn-
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The House of Hits
34 E. 21 St., N. Y.
i^-iT' Send for rates
Father
"Little Girl
You'll Do"
"Dearie"
Bfcll&d
"Robinson
Crusoe's
Isle"
U i . l I'atp.t on
Stairs
Little Buttercup
Young AnU>li>f>e (Inillnn-
"Peter
Piper"
Harvest M'wn Shining on
Rivor
March
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