Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 43 N. 22 - Page 48
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
make it difficult to say which is the favorite.
The success of the work from start to finish was
After an Absence of a Couple of Years—Se-
"The Belle of London Town" has started on .so positively assured that a long run is pre-
cures Central Quarters and Signs Some Good
its way triumphant, "winning by its unusual dicted. Among the popular numbers are "Next
Talent—Purchase Some Catalogues.
musical numbers and the snappy artistic and Sunday," "Drinking Song," "Lady of Society,"
humorous book and lyrics. I t is called "a com- "Still the World Rolls On," and "Hindoo Para-
After an absence of a couple of years, Maurice edy with music," as the term "comic opera" is dise." The publishers of all Mr. Edwards' and
Shapiro, whose name is well known in the trade so greatly misapplied nowadays, even burlesques Mr. Stange's productions are M. Witmark &
from his former connection with Shapiro, Bern- coming under that head. Camille D'Arville, one Sons.
stein & Co., succeeded by Shapiro, Remick & Co., of the best singers of light opera, who is as re-
is again back in the business as "Shapiro," the freshing and charming in voice and actions as
OBSERVATIONS ON RACIAL SONGS.
music publisher. His formal announcement of ever, sent the following telegram on the opening
the fact may be found elsewhere. His offices at night to Julian Edwards:
"It may or may not be the case that a race's
1416 Broadway, New York, directly across from
"Music and piece a triumph. We want a few temperament can be judged from its folk-songs,"
the Metropolitan Opera House and the Casino more Julian Edwards. God bless him. Every- said a traveler on a transatlantic liner the other
Theatre, are in the heart of the theatrical world. thing encored; some two, three. Camille D'Ar- day, "but it is interesting to note the difference
Their equipment, in point of adequate room and ville."
of subject matter in the songs of various peo-
suitable arrangement, is up to date in every par-
In other words Miss D'Arville expressed, ples. The Irishman, for instance, seems to sing
ticular, and he is therefore prepared to welcome
for the most part about his lady love. Hardly
writers and the profession who may call.
any of his songs are not addressed to his 'Some-
Monday week Mr. Shapiro states he bought the
body Mavourneen.' The Scot, on the other hand,
catalogue of Cooper, Kendis & Paley, the deliv-
sings about his country and its history, as a rule.
ery to follow the next day. Failing to carry out
'Scots Wha Hae,' 'Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie
the agreement, suit has been instituted against
Doon,' 'Loch Lomond,' and so on, might be taken
them for breach of contract.
as examples. The Englishman, it is interesting
Will D. Cobb has signed with Mr. Shapiro for
to note, sings about himself all the time. His
two years exclusively, and publishers are re-
songs are about his own glory, his ships, his
quested by Mr. S. to make note of this fact. Fur-
men, his power. He refers occasionally to 'Old
England,' but only as a place he made famous by
ther, he has acquirer! the catalogues of the Con-
his own prowess. Unlike the Irish and the
tinental Music Co. and Harry W. Armstrong Co.,
Scotch, he sings little of his women and his coun-
these concerns retiring from business. In the
try's beauties."
latter's list is the popular success, "What's the
Use of Loving if You Can't Love All the Time."
"What about the American?" asked a New
The staff of Mr. Shapiro follows: Edgar Sel-
Yorker who was present,
den, general manager; Burt Green, manager pro-
"The new American, as far as I have ob-
fessional department; Hairy W. Armstrong, Tom
served," replied the traveler, "sings the songs of
Kelly, Seymour Furth, Geo. Cragg, Walter Gum-
the country he was born in. The old American,
ble and others.
with all respect to you, sir, seems to sing almost
exclusively of the thing he hates most—the
A HINT TO AMERICAN MANAGERS.
nigger."
SHAPIRO AGAIN IN LINE
"THE BELLE OF LONDON TOWN."
A Parisian theatrical manager with a deep
Charles Jacobs, the Denver professional man
JIT.IAN KDWARDS.
knowledge of the feminine nature, has solved the
big hat nuisance in a most effective manner. "Veni, vidi, vici—I came, I saw, I conquered— for J. H. Remick & Co., reports big success with
On the posters outside the door of his theatre and Julian Edwards' music is responsible for it." "Alice Where Are Thou Going" and "Why Don't
You Try," with the illustrated songs.
a notice recently appeared to the effect that only
This work is the second of his three new pro-
women of over forty would be allowed to enter ductions, and was written especially for Miss
wearing hats. Needless to say, so soon as this D'Arville, therefore it is no wonder that the role
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
was known not a woman appeared at the theatre she assumes fits her so snugly and so well and
Music Engravers and Printers
so adorned. Here is a hint to our concert direc- that the delightful numbers disport her talents
tors. Male listeners at orchestral concerts have most generously. Mr. Edwards' artistic nature
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
complained before now that they could not get always takes in the spirit of the book and lyrics,
FOR ESTIMATE
a sight of the conductor for the "stacks of straw" the theme and purpose of the author when writ-
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
in front of them. Let them urge on the age ing music for new productions, which accounts
limit idea! It will most assuredly "work."
for that completeness of each work for which
he is noted. The more versatility a man pos-
"Iola" is now one of the most popular instru-
sesses, the further he is from getting in a rut or
mental and vocal numbers heard on the variety
walking in a circle, and the larger his capacity
stage. The Majestic Musical Four; Klein, Ott
for originality.
Brothers and Nicholson, Fourteen Black Hus-
Stanilaus Stange, who, with Mr. Edwards, has
sars, and Six Musical Cuttys, are all featuring
worked so assiduously, has the capacity for
this big success.
sketching out his plot and of working It up to
a critical point and climax with an intensity
WILLIS WOODWARD & CO. that holds an audience's interest from start to
48 West 28th St., New York,
finish. He is a careful and rapid worker, yet he
PUBLISHER* Or
is so correct in what he does that little of his
May Irwin's Great Hit of this Season,
work needs to be cut out, revised or made over.
"LADY "
This is also true of Mr. Edwards' music, for
]>y Margaret Crossc.
which there is such a demand, perhaps caused
The Ballad Success,
by the fact that his music is always full of
" WE'LL BE SWEETHEARTS TO THE END "
promise and his promises are verified, carried
out, and up to the mark of what one is led to
I'.y Sam M. Lewis and Dave Kose.
believe
is in store.
And the New Waltz Song Success,
"The Belle of London Town" abounds in
"HELLO, PEACHES"
catchy gavots, drinking songs, solos and roman-
By John B. Lowitz and Henry Arthur Blumentiial.
For a limited time the above can be had at 80% from
zas which are of such varied character as to
XVVO GREAT
HITS!
"Where the Mississippi Meets the Sea"
AND
•*S W EETHEART"
MELVILLE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
55 West 28th Street, New York
"Priscilla"
Intermezzo
Mid Two-Step
"SINCE
FATHER
WENT
TO WORK"
BALLADS
Down Whan Mohawk
Flowa, Golden Autumn
Time Sweet Elalnt, Eve-
ning Breeie Sighing Home,
Sweet Home, Heart's To-
night In Tennewee.
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The House of Hits
34 E . 21 S t . , N . Y.
fW Stnd for rates
Father
"Little Girl
You'll Do"
Laid Carpet on
Stain
Little Buttercup
Young Antelope (Indian-
eaque)
HarTeit MOOD Shining on
River
"Dearie"
Bllltd
"Robinson
Crusoe's
Isle"
"Peter
Piper"
March
lilt price.
NOW R E A D Y
The World's Representative Pia.no Foli*
POPULAR SONG HITS OF
The Spring
Chicken
The Great Musical Comedy, with
RICHARD
CARLE
"All the Girls Love Me"
"A Lemon In tKe Garden of Love"
"Wilting for A Certain Girl"
"No Doubt Yovi'd Like to Cuddle Vp to Ba.by"
"In Seville"
"Marching"
Obtainable at all Music Stores and of the Publishers
M. WITMARK & SONS
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
The Most Popular
Piano Pieces
The finest collection of Piano Pieces ever published;
containing the thirty-five (H5) most popular piano solos
arranged by America's master musician, George Rosey.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATES
Less than 25 copies
25c.
25 or more copies
22)^c.
Send for special descriptive circular.
HINDS, NOBLE <& ELD&EDGE
LONDON
31. 33 & 35 W. 15th St., New York City
48
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
make it difficult to say which is the favorite.
The success of the work from start to finish was
After an Absence of a Couple of Years—Se-
"The Belle of London Town" has started on .so positively assured that a long run is pre-
cures Central Quarters and Signs Some Good
its way triumphant, "winning by its unusual dicted. Among the popular numbers are "Next
Talent—Purchase Some Catalogues.
musical numbers and the snappy artistic and Sunday," "Drinking Song," "Lady of Society,"
humorous book and lyrics. I t is called "a com- "Still the World Rolls On," and "Hindoo Para-
After an absence of a couple of years, Maurice edy with music," as the term "comic opera" is dise." The publishers of all Mr. Edwards' and
Shapiro, whose name is well known in the trade so greatly misapplied nowadays, even burlesques Mr. Stange's productions are M. Witmark &
from his former connection with Shapiro, Bern- coming under that head. Camille D'Arville, one Sons.
stein & Co., succeeded by Shapiro, Remick & Co., of the best singers of light opera, who is as re-
is again back in the business as "Shapiro," the freshing and charming in voice and actions as
OBSERVATIONS ON RACIAL SONGS.
music publisher. His formal announcement of ever, sent the following telegram on the opening
the fact may be found elsewhere. His offices at night to Julian Edwards:
"It may or may not be the case that a race's
1416 Broadway, New York, directly across from
"Music and piece a triumph. We want a few temperament can be judged from its folk-songs,"
the Metropolitan Opera House and the Casino more Julian Edwards. God bless him. Every- said a traveler on a transatlantic liner the other
Theatre, are in the heart of the theatrical world. thing encored; some two, three. Camille D'Ar- day, "but it is interesting to note the difference
Their equipment, in point of adequate room and ville."
of subject matter in the songs of various peo-
suitable arrangement, is up to date in every par-
In other words Miss D'Arville expressed, ples. The Irishman, for instance, seems to sing
ticular, and he is therefore prepared to welcome
for the most part about his lady love. Hardly
writers and the profession who may call.
any of his songs are not addressed to his 'Some-
Monday week Mr. Shapiro states he bought the
body Mavourneen.' The Scot, on the other hand,
catalogue of Cooper, Kendis & Paley, the deliv-
sings about his country and its history, as a rule.
ery to follow the next day. Failing to carry out
'Scots Wha Hae,' 'Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie
the agreement, suit has been instituted against
Doon,' 'Loch Lomond,' and so on, might be taken
them for breach of contract.
as examples. The Englishman, it is interesting
Will D. Cobb has signed with Mr. Shapiro for
to note, sings about himself all the time. His
two years exclusively, and publishers are re-
songs are about his own glory, his ships, his
quested by Mr. S. to make note of this fact. Fur-
men, his power. He refers occasionally to 'Old
England,' but only as a place he made famous by
ther, he has acquirer! the catalogues of the Con-
his own prowess. Unlike the Irish and the
tinental Music Co. and Harry W. Armstrong Co.,
Scotch, he sings little of his women and his coun-
these concerns retiring from business. In the
try's beauties."
latter's list is the popular success, "What's the
Use of Loving if You Can't Love All the Time."
"What about the American?" asked a New
The staff of Mr. Shapiro follows: Edgar Sel-
Yorker who was present,
den, general manager; Burt Green, manager pro-
"The new American, as far as I have ob-
fessional department; Hairy W. Armstrong, Tom
served," replied the traveler, "sings the songs of
Kelly, Seymour Furth, Geo. Cragg, Walter Gum-
the country he was born in. The old American,
ble and others.
with all respect to you, sir, seems to sing almost
exclusively of the thing he hates most—the
A HINT TO AMERICAN MANAGERS.
nigger."
SHAPIRO AGAIN IN LINE
"THE BELLE OF LONDON TOWN."
A Parisian theatrical manager with a deep
Charles Jacobs, the Denver professional man
JIT.IAN KDWARDS.
knowledge of the feminine nature, has solved the
big hat nuisance in a most effective manner. "Veni, vidi, vici—I came, I saw, I conquered— for J. H. Remick & Co., reports big success with
On the posters outside the door of his theatre and Julian Edwards' music is responsible for it." "Alice Where Are Thou Going" and "Why Don't
You Try," with the illustrated songs.
a notice recently appeared to the effect that only
This work is the second of his three new pro-
women of over forty would be allowed to enter ductions, and was written especially for Miss
wearing hats. Needless to say, so soon as this D'Arville, therefore it is no wonder that the role
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
was known not a woman appeared at the theatre she assumes fits her so snugly and so well and
Music Engravers and Printers
so adorned. Here is a hint to our concert direc- that the delightful numbers disport her talents
tors. Male listeners at orchestral concerts have most generously. Mr. Edwards' artistic nature
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
complained before now that they could not get always takes in the spirit of the book and lyrics,
FOR ESTIMATE
a sight of the conductor for the "stacks of straw" the theme and purpose of the author when writ-
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
in front of them. Let them urge on the age ing music for new productions, which accounts
limit idea! It will most assuredly "work."
for that completeness of each work for which
he is noted. The more versatility a man pos-
"Iola" is now one of the most popular instru-
sesses, the further he is from getting in a rut or
mental and vocal numbers heard on the variety
walking in a circle, and the larger his capacity
stage. The Majestic Musical Four; Klein, Ott
for originality.
Brothers and Nicholson, Fourteen Black Hus-
Stanilaus Stange, who, with Mr. Edwards, has
sars, and Six Musical Cuttys, are all featuring
worked so assiduously, has the capacity for
this big success.
sketching out his plot and of working It up to
a critical point and climax with an intensity
WILLIS WOODWARD & CO. that holds an audience's interest from start to
48 West 28th St., New York,
finish. He is a careful and rapid worker, yet he
PUBLISHER* Or
is so correct in what he does that little of his
May Irwin's Great Hit of this Season,
work needs to be cut out, revised or made over.
"LADY "
This is also true of Mr. Edwards' music, for
]>y Margaret Crossc.
which there is such a demand, perhaps caused
The Ballad Success,
by the fact that his music is always full of
" WE'LL BE SWEETHEARTS TO THE END "
promise and his promises are verified, carried
out, and up to the mark of what one is led to
I'.y Sam M. Lewis and Dave Kose.
believe
is in store.
And the New Waltz Song Success,
"The Belle of London Town" abounds in
"HELLO, PEACHES"
catchy gavots, drinking songs, solos and roman-
By John B. Lowitz and Henry Arthur Blumentiial.
For a limited time the above can be had at 80% from
zas which are of such varied character as to
XVVO GREAT
HITS!
"Where the Mississippi Meets the Sea"
AND
•*S W EETHEART"
MELVILLE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
55 West 28th Street, New York
"Priscilla"
Intermezzo
Mid Two-Step
"SINCE
FATHER
WENT
TO WORK"
BALLADS
Down Whan Mohawk
Flowa, Golden Autumn
Time Sweet Elalnt, Eve-
ning Breeie Sighing Home,
Sweet Home, Heart's To-
night In Tennewee.
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The House of Hits
34 E . 21 S t . , N . Y.
fW Stnd for rates
Father
"Little Girl
You'll Do"
Laid Carpet on
Stain
Little Buttercup
Young Antelope (Indian-
eaque)
HarTeit MOOD Shining on
River
"Dearie"
Bllltd
"Robinson
Crusoe's
Isle"
"Peter
Piper"
March
lilt price.
NOW R E A D Y
The World's Representative Pia.no Foli*
POPULAR SONG HITS OF
The Spring
Chicken
The Great Musical Comedy, with
RICHARD
CARLE
"All the Girls Love Me"
"A Lemon In tKe Garden of Love"
"Wilting for A Certain Girl"
"No Doubt Yovi'd Like to Cuddle Vp to Ba.by"
"In Seville"
"Marching"
Obtainable at all Music Stores and of the Publishers
M. WITMARK & SONS
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
The Most Popular
Piano Pieces
The finest collection of Piano Pieces ever published;
containing the thirty-five (H5) most popular piano solos
arranged by America's master musician, George Rosey.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATES
Less than 25 copies
25c.
25 or more copies
22)^c.
Send for special descriptive circular.
HINDS, NOBLE <& ELD&EDGE
LONDON
31. 33 & 35 W. 15th St., New York City
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