Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 45 N. 3 - Page 40
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THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
list and his supply ceases at once. The jobbers, solidated their interests, and the company will
who are used as a convenience abroad by the hereafter be known as the Cundy-Pettoney Co.,
Still a Disheartening One in the United States
retail trade, are on the same footing as to price with headquarters at 93 Court street. They will
—A Marked Contrast Exists in Great Britain
as the dealer, and therefore no deal or exchange occupy the entire building instead of the limited
—Some Interesting Facts in This Connec-
scheme can be brought into play, as it is repeat- quarters formerly occupied by the Cundy Co. In
tion That Are Worthy of Consideration.
edly here, to frustrate and nullify the attempt connection with this consolidation, W. H. Cundy,
of a publisher to establish and maintain a prof- the veteran music publisher, retires from busi-
While business with certain branches—notably itable price for all concerned for his gopds. ness, his entire stock and good-will being taken
the producers of popular music—of the publish- Houses in the better grade of music, who have over by the new company, of which Harry Pet-
ing trade is languorous, some time is appro- adopted the plan of dictating a selling price on toney is president and William Marshall secre-
priated during these long summer days to dis- the part of the dealer, have had no trouble in tary and treasurer. The first floor of the new
cussing the situation. True, the disquisitions de- preserving the entente cordial, so to speak, with building will be devoted to retailing, a new de-
livered are purely academical, both in spirit and the retail trade; in fact, were the truth known parture, as the Cundy Co. were solely whole-
letter. A great deal of "hot air" is generated the latter much prefer a standard price rather salers.
and exchanged, adding more or less to the de- than a different figure for different buyers. When
pressive atmosphere outside, over what might, the publishers of popular airs can reach this sub-
FRED DAY RETURNS FROM EUROPE
could, would or should be done in the premises, lime altitude, perhaps the millennium will have
and this is given expression to succinctly or arrived. At any rate, not in this day and gen- With Many "Good Things" for the Fall Trade
i—Will Represent Output of Six English
elaborately, according to the mental equipment eration, unless a radical change is made in their
Houses in This Country—"Lady Tatters" a
methods
of
doing
business,
say
those
who
speak
or knowledge or disposition of the speaker. Of
Success—English Prices Discussed.
course the ideas formulated have a bearing on by the card.
the question of prices. This is the beginning
After reaching New York last week from Eng-
and end of such endeavors, and no practical
CHAPPELL & CO.'S BIG BUSINESS.
land,
and following a consultation with his chief
headway is made, when the debate is closed,
executive, John Abbott, Fred Day, manager of
Have Great Success in Four Musical Plays Now
and probably will not be, no matter how much
Francis, Day & Hunter, went to Atlantic City,
Being Heard in London—Will be Heard in
talk is indulged in.
N. J., Friday afternoon, returning to business
New York in Due Course.
Turning from this disheartening feature to the
Monday. When The Review asked Mr. Day
one presented in Great Britain a marked con-
Wednesday week W. T. Eastman, manager of
trast exists. Under the old copyright law the Chappell & Co., Ltd., New York, returned from about conditions in the trade in Great Britain
he said: "This spring the publishers had an un-
British publishers were reduced well-nigh to the Europe, as previously announced in The Review.
usually poor season, continuing almost up to the
depths of despair by the wholesale piracy of their After mentioning the pleasure he had in getting
time when I came away, when business com-
publications, and consequently general demorali- back to his old home and to his post of duty, Mr.
menced to improve, and probably sales will now
• zation emphasized the situation. With the en- Eastman said: "Our firm are doing the business
be more 'satisfactory. As to prices, you know
actment and enforcement of the present act the of their lives, to use an Americanism. That is
there is a combine on the minimum selling fig-
pirates have beenNabout wiped out, and the pub- to say, no publishing house, so far as I can as- ure among the six houses who publish what are
lishers are not only reaping their just rewards, certain, enjoy the prestige of ourselves in point known as cheap editions, about equivalent to the
but are also assisting the dealer to the same de- of catalog strength and up-to-dateness. We popular music firms here, and they about con-
sirable end. One of the leading houses in Lon- are doing a great business in the production line, trol the trade in their branch. The arrange-
don established early in the year a minimum re- having four plays going, namely, "Miss Hook of ment has been in effect some time, and is work-
tail price, one and six, or about thirty-six cents Holland," "The Merry Widow," "Tom Jones" and ing admirably. The price of music in London
for what is classified here as 60-cent music, the "The Girls of Gottenburg." "Miss Hook of Hol- has been too high, absolutely. Boosey & Co. con-
standard long price. Every dealer was required land" by Paul Rubens, will be heard early next tinue to do business in the old-fashioned way,
to sign an agreement not to sell below this price. year, as it is running to capacity at the Princess charging two shillings (50 cents) for sheet
The result has been a triumphant success, every Theater in London now. The lyrics command- music.
grade of dealer being delighted with the in- ing the encores—very liberal, indeed—of the
"We shall hereafter carry the catalog and rep-
creased and steady profit. To be sure, the firm great audiences are: "Little Miss Wooden
resent
the cheap edition houses in this country,"
Shoes,"
"Cream
of
the
Sky,"
"Fly
Away,
Kite,"
putting this practice in force held a command-
ing position in the trade, owing to its great "A Pink Petty from Peters," "The Flying Dutch- continued Mr. Day, "who publish their issues
man," "Tra-la-la," "Little Liquers," "Soldiers of along American lines. These firms include Rey-
catalog, strong in every class of music.
nolds & Co., who have certain exclusive special-
The dealers have overwhelmed this publishing the Netherlands," "The Cigar He Brought Her."
ties and distinctive goods; B. Feldman, Shapiro-
house with congratulations, and no attempt has
"The Merry Widow," which contains the great Von Tilzer Music Co., Star Publishing Co., Monte
been made to break through the lines by cutting. valse, arranged by Leonard Williams, will be
Carlo Co. and the Successful Song Syndicate.
If a dealer shades the price of any number of
heard in New York probably in September. Of
Oh, yes, I have brought back quite a few new
this courageous concern's music he is cut off the this number 800,000 copies have been sold, and things and novelties, and have some surprises
when we acquired the publishing right 32.000
copies were sold by us inside of two weeks. Mr.
Goodman is fine, but almost worked to death.
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
VICTOR KREMER CO.
On our way back Fred Day and I were on the mu-
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
sic committee for the usual benefit concert the
59 Dearborn St.
1431 Broadway
evening of coming into port. Mr. Day sang his
PUBLISHERS
own song, "Tooral-i-ay," written under his nom-
de-guerre of "Montagu." I had, indeed, a very
"Under the Tropical Moon," "Won't You
pleasant trip."
Let Me Put My Arms Around You,"
THE Q U E S T I O N ^ PRICES.
POOR
JOHN!
By the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH"
BOSTON MUSIC PUBLISHERS CONSOLIDATE
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
(Special to Tlie Review, l
15 West 30th Street
NEW YORK
Boston, Mass., July 15. 1907.
The Cundy Music Co., the well-known publish-
ers of this city, and Harry B. Pettoney have con-
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
is of Interest to all dealers—we furnish
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old U. S. A.,"
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
"Keep on the Sunny Side." and other
big hits.
Let us get in touch with you—w rite us.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
"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.
¥ J Fl/IT T ) F A f J F R S t s ^ o u ^ subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons vocal and instru-
* * " *"* *'*-»*" *-»«'<^ mental "New Issues" so as to keep their patrons and them-
selves in touch with the latest successes. Five cents the copy is all that is charged. Fill
in and forward attached blank.
M. WITMARK & SONS, 144 W. 37th St., New York.
Hereby agree to take one each of your "NEW" Vocal and Instru-
mental Publications as soon as issued at 5 CENTS PJ$R COPY. This to begin
with your next shipment of same and to continue 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 subscribed for.
Those with whom we have no business relations will please send reference with first order.
THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
list and his supply ceases at once. The jobbers, solidated their interests, and the company will
who are used as a convenience abroad by the hereafter be known as the Cundy-Pettoney Co.,
Still a Disheartening One in the United States
retail trade, are on the same footing as to price with headquarters at 93 Court street. They will
—A Marked Contrast Exists in Great Britain
as the dealer, and therefore no deal or exchange occupy the entire building instead of the limited
—Some Interesting Facts in This Connec-
scheme can be brought into play, as it is repeat- quarters formerly occupied by the Cundy Co. In
tion That Are Worthy of Consideration.
edly here, to frustrate and nullify the attempt connection with this consolidation, W. H. Cundy,
of a publisher to establish and maintain a prof- the veteran music publisher, retires from busi-
While business with certain branches—notably itable price for all concerned for his gopds. ness, his entire stock and good-will being taken
the producers of popular music—of the publish- Houses in the better grade of music, who have over by the new company, of which Harry Pet-
ing trade is languorous, some time is appro- adopted the plan of dictating a selling price on toney is president and William Marshall secre-
priated during these long summer days to dis- the part of the dealer, have had no trouble in tary and treasurer. The first floor of the new
cussing the situation. True, the disquisitions de- preserving the entente cordial, so to speak, with building will be devoted to retailing, a new de-
livered are purely academical, both in spirit and the retail trade; in fact, were the truth known parture, as the Cundy Co. were solely whole-
letter. A great deal of "hot air" is generated the latter much prefer a standard price rather salers.
and exchanged, adding more or less to the de- than a different figure for different buyers. When
pressive atmosphere outside, over what might, the publishers of popular airs can reach this sub-
FRED DAY RETURNS FROM EUROPE
could, would or should be done in the premises, lime altitude, perhaps the millennium will have
and this is given expression to succinctly or arrived. At any rate, not in this day and gen- With Many "Good Things" for the Fall Trade
i—Will Represent Output of Six English
elaborately, according to the mental equipment eration, unless a radical change is made in their
Houses in This Country—"Lady Tatters" a
methods
of
doing
business,
say
those
who
speak
or knowledge or disposition of the speaker. Of
Success—English Prices Discussed.
course the ideas formulated have a bearing on by the card.
the question of prices. This is the beginning
After reaching New York last week from Eng-
and end of such endeavors, and no practical
CHAPPELL & CO.'S BIG BUSINESS.
land,
and following a consultation with his chief
headway is made, when the debate is closed,
executive, John Abbott, Fred Day, manager of
Have Great Success in Four Musical Plays Now
and probably will not be, no matter how much
Francis, Day & Hunter, went to Atlantic City,
Being Heard in London—Will be Heard in
talk is indulged in.
N. J., Friday afternoon, returning to business
New York in Due Course.
Turning from this disheartening feature to the
Monday. When The Review asked Mr. Day
one presented in Great Britain a marked con-
Wednesday week W. T. Eastman, manager of
trast exists. Under the old copyright law the Chappell & Co., Ltd., New York, returned from about conditions in the trade in Great Britain
he said: "This spring the publishers had an un-
British publishers were reduced well-nigh to the Europe, as previously announced in The Review.
usually poor season, continuing almost up to the
depths of despair by the wholesale piracy of their After mentioning the pleasure he had in getting
time when I came away, when business com-
publications, and consequently general demorali- back to his old home and to his post of duty, Mr.
menced to improve, and probably sales will now
• zation emphasized the situation. With the en- Eastman said: "Our firm are doing the business
be more 'satisfactory. As to prices, you know
actment and enforcement of the present act the of their lives, to use an Americanism. That is
there is a combine on the minimum selling fig-
pirates have beenNabout wiped out, and the pub- to say, no publishing house, so far as I can as- ure among the six houses who publish what are
lishers are not only reaping their just rewards, certain, enjoy the prestige of ourselves in point known as cheap editions, about equivalent to the
but are also assisting the dealer to the same de- of catalog strength and up-to-dateness. We popular music firms here, and they about con-
sirable end. One of the leading houses in Lon- are doing a great business in the production line, trol the trade in their branch. The arrange-
don established early in the year a minimum re- having four plays going, namely, "Miss Hook of ment has been in effect some time, and is work-
tail price, one and six, or about thirty-six cents Holland," "The Merry Widow," "Tom Jones" and ing admirably. The price of music in London
for what is classified here as 60-cent music, the "The Girls of Gottenburg." "Miss Hook of Hol- has been too high, absolutely. Boosey & Co. con-
standard long price. Every dealer was required land" by Paul Rubens, will be heard early next tinue to do business in the old-fashioned way,
to sign an agreement not to sell below this price. year, as it is running to capacity at the Princess charging two shillings (50 cents) for sheet
The result has been a triumphant success, every Theater in London now. The lyrics command- music.
grade of dealer being delighted with the in- ing the encores—very liberal, indeed—of the
"We shall hereafter carry the catalog and rep-
creased and steady profit. To be sure, the firm great audiences are: "Little Miss Wooden
resent
the cheap edition houses in this country,"
Shoes,"
"Cream
of
the
Sky,"
"Fly
Away,
Kite,"
putting this practice in force held a command-
ing position in the trade, owing to its great "A Pink Petty from Peters," "The Flying Dutch- continued Mr. Day, "who publish their issues
man," "Tra-la-la," "Little Liquers," "Soldiers of along American lines. These firms include Rey-
catalog, strong in every class of music.
nolds & Co., who have certain exclusive special-
The dealers have overwhelmed this publishing the Netherlands," "The Cigar He Brought Her."
ties and distinctive goods; B. Feldman, Shapiro-
house with congratulations, and no attempt has
"The Merry Widow," which contains the great Von Tilzer Music Co., Star Publishing Co., Monte
been made to break through the lines by cutting. valse, arranged by Leonard Williams, will be
Carlo Co. and the Successful Song Syndicate.
If a dealer shades the price of any number of
heard in New York probably in September. Of
Oh, yes, I have brought back quite a few new
this courageous concern's music he is cut off the this number 800,000 copies have been sold, and things and novelties, and have some surprises
when we acquired the publishing right 32.000
copies were sold by us inside of two weeks. Mr.
Goodman is fine, but almost worked to death.
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
VICTOR KREMER CO.
On our way back Fred Day and I were on the mu-
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
sic committee for the usual benefit concert the
59 Dearborn St.
1431 Broadway
evening of coming into port. Mr. Day sang his
PUBLISHERS
own song, "Tooral-i-ay," written under his nom-
de-guerre of "Montagu." I had, indeed, a very
"Under the Tropical Moon," "Won't You
pleasant trip."
Let Me Put My Arms Around You,"
THE Q U E S T I O N ^ PRICES.
POOR
JOHN!
By the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH"
BOSTON MUSIC PUBLISHERS CONSOLIDATE
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
(Special to Tlie Review, l
15 West 30th Street
NEW YORK
Boston, Mass., July 15. 1907.
The Cundy Music Co., the well-known publish-
ers of this city, and Harry B. Pettoney have con-
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
is of Interest to all dealers—we furnish
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old U. S. A.,"
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
"Keep on the Sunny Side." and other
big hits.
Let us get in touch with you—w rite us.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
"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.
¥ J Fl/IT T ) F A f J F R S t s ^ o u ^ subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons vocal and instru-
* * " *"* *'*-»*" *-»«'<^ mental "New Issues" so as to keep their patrons and them-
selves in touch with the latest successes. Five cents the copy is all that is charged. Fill
in and forward attached blank.
M. WITMARK & SONS, 144 W. 37th St., New York.
Hereby agree to take one each of your "NEW" Vocal and Instru-
mental Publications as soon as issued at 5 CENTS PJ$R COPY. This to begin
with your next shipment of same and to continue 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 subscribed for.
Those with whom we have no business relations will please send reference with first order.
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