Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 43 N. 23 - Page 48
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
HOLIDAY BUSINESS OCCUPIES
The Attention of the Trade These Days—
Hearings on Copyright Bill Now Under Way
in Washington Excite Considerable Interest
in Music Publishing Circles—Selling Condi-
tions Far from Satisfactory.
Business with publishers during the past week
has been nothing to boast of. To be sure, it is
approaching the tag end of the season preceding
the holidays, when the trade are prepared for
curtailed sales and the temporary lull charac-
teristic of the close of the year. By this it must
not be imagined that business has gone com-
pletely by the board—far from it. With houses
giving special attention to Christmas music
other than of the popular order, sales are heavy,
and no cessation of trade is looked for. Stand-
ard, educational and edition works are also ac-
tive, and no change is calculated upon before the
late spring.
With the hearings on the copyright bill being
resumed this week, the interest in the fate of the
measure meaning so much to the publisher, is
a paramount matter. Publishers, composers and
general writers are confident of the bill's pass-
age, and are leaving no stone unturned toward
this end. The delegation which appeared before
the joint session of the Senate and House Com-
mittees on Patents was representative and not-
able, and they made a strong impression on the
distinguished .national legislators.
Generally speaking, selling conditions in
popular music circles remain unchanged; that
is to say, they are far from satisfactory, and the
most reliable authorities agree the question must
settle itself. Referring to this and other phases
of the situation a leading publisher discussed as
follows to The Review: "Well, business might be
NOW
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER'S
Latest Budget ol Successes
Leslie Stuart's Chef d'Oeuvre
The Belle of May fair
Francis, Day & Hunter, "
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
to ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
yon with any quantity ol our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelln'for
You," "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
F. B. HavUand Pub. Co.
125 W. 37tlt Street, New York
Complete Tocal score and Separate Numbers of
ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMER.
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
Supplementary Songs In the following production! :
EDNA MAX'S New Musical Play,
"THB CATCH OF THB SEASON."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
HHUBBBT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH MB."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSBLAND" Intermezzo
Published bv
T.
Helf & Hager, by removing from 51 to 43 West
28th street, New York, occupying two floors, have
secured double the room. New arrivals in 28th
street are Franklin-Barrett Co., who are on the
second floor at No. 36.
READY
A Selection from
u THE
Letter, and then again it could be worse. It is ing a special feature of "Arrah Wanna," the new
mixed, with soft spots, and in certain quarters Irish-Indian song by Drislane and Morse. Tom
decidedly active. The jobbers report a brisk Moore is also singing this song in the Keith-
trade, but they are always a couple of weeks be- Proctor circuit. Tim Healy, Phil Morton and
hind the publishers so far as sales go. They deal John F. Clark are all pleased with their new
more directly with the trade, and therefore their song from Haviland's "Arrah Wanna." Flemen
demand keeps open longer than with the publish- and Miller write that "Arrah Wanna" and "The
ing houses, the major part of whose orders have Good Old U. S. A." are big hits. The F. B. Havi-
either been, filled or are about being closed up. la'nd Publishing Co. have secured the services of
You know the few weeks before the holidays are William Farnon and Vic Richards, of Philadel-
always quiet—the stores neglecting music of the phia. Both young men are hustlers, having had
lighter sort for Christmas goods. Naturally plenty of experience in the music line before
standard music is not quite on the same level coming to New York. The entire staff follows:
with us, and consequently the diminution of the Theodore Morse, Jack Drislane, William Fernon,
demand is not so marked. This week the change Bert Fitzgibbion, Earl Wilson, Bob Nolan, Al
is beginning to be felt, and will become more Cooke, Herbert Richards and Garfield Meade.
acute each week until the close of the year. Col-
lections, as you know, are never good with us
THE MAN ON THE STREET.
now, the dealers holding back until after the
'The Parisian Model" Scores a Success—Song
first."
Writers in Hard Luck—Helf and Hager Re-
move—Songs
Which the President Enjoyed
ERNEST R. BALL SIGNS WITH WITMARKS.
—Miss Cohen
Returns—Noted
English
M. Witmark & Sons have signed a contract for
Songs.
a period of years with Ernest R. Ball, who will
"The Parisian Model," produced for the first
write for them exclusively. The Witmark house
have published all of Mr. Ball's productions, and time in New York Tuesday week, at the Broad-
he is too well-known to need introduction to mu- way, has scored a big success. The book is by
sical circles. Various and many are the songs Harry B. Smith, and the musical score is from
the facile pen of Max Hoffman. The song hits
include: "I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave,"
"I'd Like to See a Little More of You," "I Love
You, Ma Cherie," and "Mr. Monkey," from the
Gus. Edwards Publishing Co.; "A Lesson in
Kissing," "In Washington," "San Francisco Bay,"
and others from M. Witmark & Sons, who con-
trol the publishing rights.
B. H AR M8 C O .
26 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
That the path of the song writer is not strewn
with roses, witness the suicide of Lawrence
Lewis, at the Hotel Bartholdi, New York,
Wednesday week. He is said to have been dis-
heartened by the rejection of several of his songs
by publishers who did not realize their worth.
Another -tragedy was the rescue from starvation
of Milton Wellings, a composer, whose songs
were exceedingly popular a score of years ago
ERNEST It. ItALU
in London, England. He is said to have writ-
constantly bidding for public approval, but the ten about 150 songs, among which are "Some
one that succeeds solely because of the delicious
melody, flowing rhythm and convincing strains
outlives those which bid for favor on any other
pretext than merit.
One of the great hits of the hour is "Love Me
and the World Is Mine." The popular ballad has
a distinctive style of its own, and a graceful
Music by
touch and finish, so characteristic of Mr. Ball's
HOWARD TALBOT and PAUL A. RUBEN
work, and it is not surprising that the song is
Containing following Real Song Hits:
rapidly passing even the high water mark of
"THE CROCODILE"
success, and that the demand for it increases
"LITTLE BLVE MOON"
day by day. It is also adapted for the lighter
"BVRMAH GIRL"
"SHE DIDN'T KNOW"
amusement loving public, and last of all for
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd.
the home music lovers, who are quick to rec-
37 West 17th Street, New York
ognize the songs that contain the real heart
sentiment. I t possesses the technique of com-
position, combined with true originality.
Among other song successes composed by Mr.
Ball may be mentioned "Will You Love Me in
(GEORGE L. STAN DEN)
December as You Do in May?" also "Ma Pretty
Chloe from Tennessee," "Seems to Me I've Al-
51 West 28th Street, New York
ways Loved You," "Prettiest Gal in Borneo,"
"Shadow of Pyramids," "Love Me To-Day, To-
Morrow May Never Come," "Little Chap," "Nor-
ma, Darling," and "Oh, Restless Ocean."
Another Chappell Production Success
THE BLUE MOON
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
JOBBERS ONLY
THE HAVILAND PRINTS IN FRONT.
Milt Wood continues to use "Eeny," Bert
Fitzgibbon's new coon song, and he is making
a great, big hit with it. Effie Brooklye is mak-
We do NOT PUBLISH Music, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Carry Music of all the Publishers. We solicit the
Sheet Music Business of Dealers throughout the country.
Orders properly taken care of and goods promptly shipped.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
HOLIDAY BUSINESS OCCUPIES
The Attention of the Trade These Days—
Hearings on Copyright Bill Now Under Way
in Washington Excite Considerable Interest
in Music Publishing Circles—Selling Condi-
tions Far from Satisfactory.
Business with publishers during the past week
has been nothing to boast of. To be sure, it is
approaching the tag end of the season preceding
the holidays, when the trade are prepared for
curtailed sales and the temporary lull charac-
teristic of the close of the year. By this it must
not be imagined that business has gone com-
pletely by the board—far from it. With houses
giving special attention to Christmas music
other than of the popular order, sales are heavy,
and no cessation of trade is looked for. Stand-
ard, educational and edition works are also ac-
tive, and no change is calculated upon before the
late spring.
With the hearings on the copyright bill being
resumed this week, the interest in the fate of the
measure meaning so much to the publisher, is
a paramount matter. Publishers, composers and
general writers are confident of the bill's pass-
age, and are leaving no stone unturned toward
this end. The delegation which appeared before
the joint session of the Senate and House Com-
mittees on Patents was representative and not-
able, and they made a strong impression on the
distinguished .national legislators.
Generally speaking, selling conditions in
popular music circles remain unchanged; that
is to say, they are far from satisfactory, and the
most reliable authorities agree the question must
settle itself. Referring to this and other phases
of the situation a leading publisher discussed as
follows to The Review: "Well, business might be
NOW
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER'S
Latest Budget ol Successes
Leslie Stuart's Chef d'Oeuvre
The Belle of May fair
Francis, Day & Hunter, "
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
to ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
yon with any quantity ol our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelln'for
You," "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
F. B. HavUand Pub. Co.
125 W. 37tlt Street, New York
Complete Tocal score and Separate Numbers of
ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMER.
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
Supplementary Songs In the following production! :
EDNA MAX'S New Musical Play,
"THB CATCH OF THB SEASON."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
HHUBBBT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH MB."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSBLAND" Intermezzo
Published bv
T.
Helf & Hager, by removing from 51 to 43 West
28th street, New York, occupying two floors, have
secured double the room. New arrivals in 28th
street are Franklin-Barrett Co., who are on the
second floor at No. 36.
READY
A Selection from
u THE
Letter, and then again it could be worse. It is ing a special feature of "Arrah Wanna," the new
mixed, with soft spots, and in certain quarters Irish-Indian song by Drislane and Morse. Tom
decidedly active. The jobbers report a brisk Moore is also singing this song in the Keith-
trade, but they are always a couple of weeks be- Proctor circuit. Tim Healy, Phil Morton and
hind the publishers so far as sales go. They deal John F. Clark are all pleased with their new
more directly with the trade, and therefore their song from Haviland's "Arrah Wanna." Flemen
demand keeps open longer than with the publish- and Miller write that "Arrah Wanna" and "The
ing houses, the major part of whose orders have Good Old U. S. A." are big hits. The F. B. Havi-
either been, filled or are about being closed up. la'nd Publishing Co. have secured the services of
You know the few weeks before the holidays are William Farnon and Vic Richards, of Philadel-
always quiet—the stores neglecting music of the phia. Both young men are hustlers, having had
lighter sort for Christmas goods. Naturally plenty of experience in the music line before
standard music is not quite on the same level coming to New York. The entire staff follows:
with us, and consequently the diminution of the Theodore Morse, Jack Drislane, William Fernon,
demand is not so marked. This week the change Bert Fitzgibbion, Earl Wilson, Bob Nolan, Al
is beginning to be felt, and will become more Cooke, Herbert Richards and Garfield Meade.
acute each week until the close of the year. Col-
lections, as you know, are never good with us
THE MAN ON THE STREET.
now, the dealers holding back until after the
'The Parisian Model" Scores a Success—Song
first."
Writers in Hard Luck—Helf and Hager Re-
move—Songs
Which the President Enjoyed
ERNEST R. BALL SIGNS WITH WITMARKS.
—Miss Cohen
Returns—Noted
English
M. Witmark & Sons have signed a contract for
Songs.
a period of years with Ernest R. Ball, who will
"The Parisian Model," produced for the first
write for them exclusively. The Witmark house
have published all of Mr. Ball's productions, and time in New York Tuesday week, at the Broad-
he is too well-known to need introduction to mu- way, has scored a big success. The book is by
sical circles. Various and many are the songs Harry B. Smith, and the musical score is from
the facile pen of Max Hoffman. The song hits
include: "I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave,"
"I'd Like to See a Little More of You," "I Love
You, Ma Cherie," and "Mr. Monkey," from the
Gus. Edwards Publishing Co.; "A Lesson in
Kissing," "In Washington," "San Francisco Bay,"
and others from M. Witmark & Sons, who con-
trol the publishing rights.
B. H AR M8 C O .
26 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
That the path of the song writer is not strewn
with roses, witness the suicide of Lawrence
Lewis, at the Hotel Bartholdi, New York,
Wednesday week. He is said to have been dis-
heartened by the rejection of several of his songs
by publishers who did not realize their worth.
Another -tragedy was the rescue from starvation
of Milton Wellings, a composer, whose songs
were exceedingly popular a score of years ago
ERNEST It. ItALU
in London, England. He is said to have writ-
constantly bidding for public approval, but the ten about 150 songs, among which are "Some
one that succeeds solely because of the delicious
melody, flowing rhythm and convincing strains
outlives those which bid for favor on any other
pretext than merit.
One of the great hits of the hour is "Love Me
and the World Is Mine." The popular ballad has
a distinctive style of its own, and a graceful
Music by
touch and finish, so characteristic of Mr. Ball's
HOWARD TALBOT and PAUL A. RUBEN
work, and it is not surprising that the song is
Containing following Real Song Hits:
rapidly passing even the high water mark of
"THE CROCODILE"
success, and that the demand for it increases
"LITTLE BLVE MOON"
day by day. It is also adapted for the lighter
"BVRMAH GIRL"
"SHE DIDN'T KNOW"
amusement loving public, and last of all for
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd.
the home music lovers, who are quick to rec-
37 West 17th Street, New York
ognize the songs that contain the real heart
sentiment. I t possesses the technique of com-
position, combined with true originality.
Among other song successes composed by Mr.
Ball may be mentioned "Will You Love Me in
(GEORGE L. STAN DEN)
December as You Do in May?" also "Ma Pretty
Chloe from Tennessee," "Seems to Me I've Al-
51 West 28th Street, New York
ways Loved You," "Prettiest Gal in Borneo,"
"Shadow of Pyramids," "Love Me To-Day, To-
Morrow May Never Come," "Little Chap," "Nor-
ma, Darling," and "Oh, Restless Ocean."
Another Chappell Production Success
THE BLUE MOON
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
JOBBERS ONLY
THE HAVILAND PRINTS IN FRONT.
Milt Wood continues to use "Eeny," Bert
Fitzgibbon's new coon song, and he is making
a great, big hit with it. Effie Brooklye is mak-
We do NOT PUBLISH Music, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Carry Music of all the Publishers. We solicit the
Sheet Music Business of Dealers throughout the country.
Orders properly taken care of and goods promptly shipped.
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