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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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"THE MAN OJSTTHE STREET."
BUSINESS OFJJSUAL VOLUME
Mr. Feldman Expected—United Music Stores
Co. to Open Up—That "Mikado" Bugaboo—
Herbert Entertained—Ditson's New Store—
Mose Gumble to Europe—Publishers at Ac-
tors' Fair—Will There be a Third Combina-
tion?—Department Stores Fight—Sol Bloom
Affairs—Thompson & Co. in New Quarters.
For This Season of the Year—Undercurrent of
Solidity Evident—Many Radical Changes in
Sheet Music Selling Methods Predicted in
the Near Future.
April is usually regarded as a slow month,
and the reputable publishers frankly admit busi-
ness has not been of the boom order for the past
four weeks, though it has not been slow. With
houses devoted entirely to popular publications
sales always vary, though there is an under-
current of solidity right along. Catalogues of
known and appreciated value command a good
slice of trade throughout the year, with the
firms chasing the will-o'-the-wisps of hits trailing
behind, no matter if they occasionally have a
number that sell. big for several months. The
time when a popular hit outlasted the year has
gone by, and the seekers after fugitive glory in
the song line make hay while the sun shines.
The publishers of steady selling music are
pursuing the even tenor of their way, perfectly
satisfied with the outlook. Such changes as take
place in this branch of the business are never
of a radical nature, consequently the need of
"hot air" to promote their trade is never needed.
The number of new works to be put out before
the close of the season is limited, but from what
can be gathered in quarters where authoritative
news is purveyed, it is sure the importance of
the fall printings will make a high mark in the
history of the trade.
Referring to general conditions a progressive
publisher said to The Review this week: "Cut-
ting out April, which is a quiet month, trade is
in fairly good shape. But prices are being cut
just the same, especially in New York, where
tne department stores are raising hob. Take it
from me, though, that within the next year there
will be some radical changes in the sheet music
business. Things that you never dreamed of
will take place, and the trade will be shaken to
its foundations. I tell you the combinations
now formed and others in the embryonic stage
of organization will change the complexion of
affairs radically. Mark what I say." At this
stage the modesty of The Review forbade the
further seeking after knowledge along this line,
and therefore a discreet retirement was in order.
M. C. Leonard has opened a music store in
Paxton, 111.
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
POOR
JOHN!
By the
writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH"
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
15 West 30th Street
NEW YORK
B. Feldman, the well-known publisher of Lon-
don, Eng., is due to arrive in New York next
Wednesday. He is making the trip for business
and pleasure, and will be in the States for a few
weeks. One special object in coming over at the
present time is to see William H. Penn, the music
writer, who is now making his headquarters
with Raymond A. Browne in the Knickerbocker
Theatre Building.
The United Music Stores Co. propose to jump
into the arena and show the kind of stuff they
are made of by opening music stores—how many,
deponent sayeth not. George L. Standen, travel-
ing for "Shapiro, Music Publisher," will be the
temporary manager of the United Co., with offices
in the Knickerbocker Theatre building, 38th and
Broadway, New York. The American Music
Stores, the premier proposition in this line, avow
they are in no hurry to open up, and are satis-
fied to let their scheme develop or grow, accord-
ing to circumstances.
TRIXIE FRIGANZA'S SUCCESS.
From her first appearance before the foot-
lights Trixie Friganza tasted success. At first
the magic cup contained a moderate portion, but
the drops were just as sweet as though the cup
were full to overflowing, as it is in the present
day. Miss Friganza early showed love for the
stage, as well as adaptability and temperament
for it. Her sprightliness, her vivacity and spon-
taneous humor had led her from one light opera
to another, to vaudeville, and again to comic
opera.
One of her best successes is that in which she
figures at the present day, "The.Orchid," at the
Herald Square Theatre, New York. Miss Fri-
ganza holds her own, and comes in for a large
share of the applause. She sings two songs
which are the hits of the performance, "I'm a
Perfect Lady" and "The Show Girl on Broad-
way." These are Witmark songs, and as given
by Miss Friganza they simply carry the whole
house with them. A busy season is still ahead
of this artist, as the popularity of the play will
undoubtedly keep it on Broadway through
springtime and even until the days of summer
wax so warm that only a whiff of sea air will
suffice for entertainers and audiences.
Last week Siegel, Cooper & Co. and R. H. Macy
& Co., leading department stores of New York,
had a fight over the price of sheet music, start-
ing at nine cents and going down a penny daily
until four cents was reached. Here is a list of
the popular numbers offered the public: "Arrah
Wanna," "Are You Coming Out To-night, Marie
Ann?" "Abraham Jefferson Washington Lee,"
"And a Little Bit More," "Cherry" (intermezzo),
"Cross Your Heart" (Land of Nod), "Could I
But Tell," "Don't You Want a Paper, Dearie?"
"Flying Colors, U. S. A.," "Girlie, I Love You,"
"Heart Throbs" (Waltz), "Idaho," "I'd Do Any-
thing in the World for You," "I Miss You," "I Just
Can't Make My Eyes Behave" (Anna Held), "I Love
You, My Cherie" (Parisian Model), "Poor John,"
"Take a Little Ride With Me," "You Look Aw-
fully Good to Father" (Land of Nod), "When the
Flowers Bloom in Springtime," "I'd Like to See
a Little More of You" (Parisian Model), "Iola"
(instrumental), "In the Chimney Corner," "In
the Evening by the Moonlight," "It's Great to Be
BENNETT SCOTT TO VISIT US.
Bennett Scott, heralded as one of the "leading
composers of popular songs" in the United King-
dom, sailed from Liverpool for the United States
on Tuesday aboard the "Carmania," of the
Cunard line. This is his first trip to this coun-
try. He is on the writing staff of the Star Music
Publishing Co., Ltd., of London, Eng.
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VICTOR KREMER CO.
CHICAGO
59 Dearborn St.
NEW YORK
1431 Broadway
PUBLISHERS
"Under the Tropical Moon," "Won't You
Let Me Put My Arms Around You,"
"Cinderella," Inst. and Song. "Not Be-
cause Your Hair Is Curly," " W i l l the
Angels Let Me Play," "Paddy," "Can You
Keep a Secret," "Vanity Fair," " I Never
Can Forget You Dear," Kremer's Mandolin
Folio, No. 1, etc., etc.
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