Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 45 N. 3 - Page 41
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THE MUSIC TRADE
in store. We have had an excellent June busi-
ness. "Lady Tatters," a musical play, by Ro-
land Carse, now running to paying houses in
y London, will be produced here late in the fall
with Claudia Lasell, an American girl, in the
title role. We are sure the fall trade will be
great. The United Music Stores Co. I consider
a great proposition. With good management it
will be a splendid success, and so far has really
exceeded expectations."
BRINGS MANY NOVELTIES,
Geo. Maxwell, of Boosey & Co., Back from His
Annual European Trip With Many Novelties
Up His Sleeve.
George Maxwell, American representative of
G. Ricordi & Co., Milan, Italy; Boosey & Co., and
. several other publishers of London, Paris, Berlin
-and Edinburgh, arrived in New York Friday
last on the "Cedric," of the White Star line.
Heibrought hack with him a number of new mu-
sical novelties and standard pieces that were
•; picked up -on the other side, and which would
j, be premature to mention at present. Mr. Max-
[ well had a very successful trip, one he indulges
' in yearly, visiting nearly all the musical capitals
; of Europe and getting in touch with the pub-
' Ushers.
"THE MAN ONJTHE STREET."
The News Happenings of the Week Briefly, but
Interestingly Presented for Our Readers.
REVIEW
mystery even to the so-called "crooks," who are
ready to embark in any venture that brings grist
to their mill, either from publishers or dealers.,
Their tactics, however, have been disturbing the
jobbers particularly, and it is declared that this
precious pair, whatever gender they may be
masquerading under, have never filled an order.
The list of music sent out to dealers was a copy
of the one issued by A. ,H. Goetting, with the
prices cut 2 and 3 cents, and sometimes more, a
copy. Report has it that the post office authori-
ties have been looking up the firm, complaint
having been filed against them of wrongfully
using the mails.
husband's intention to join her this -month, in
company with their two sons, who were at the
Schirmer country place in Princeton, N. J., when
they received news of their father's death. Ru-
dolph Schirmer, a younger brother, has been
abroad since spring, not expecting to return be-
iore August. The place in Union Square was
closed Tuesday. G. Schirmer was also proprietor
of the Boston Music Co., though he resided per-
manently in New York.
A. F. Adams, manager of the John Church Co.,
left New York Tuesday night for a fortnight's
vacation. He is taking three copies of Sousa's
"I've Made My Plans for the Summer" as a so-
While Mose Gumble, manager of Jerome Re- lace, for he does" not expect to catch any fish over
mick & Co.'s professional department, arrived a foot long, and declines to have them photoed
home from Europe a couple of weeks ago, his to prove his story.
wife ("Clarice Vance") did not get in until
These are the latest Witmark prints: Vocal—
Thursday last, being detained by her engage-
ments in the leading London vaudeville houses. "You'll Have to Get Off and Walk," by Dave
Cn the "Adriatic," as it neared the home port, Reed; "Take Me Down to Luna," by Francis
Mrs. Gumble got up a benefit for the orchestra, Rose; "The Only Girl I Love," by Ward Barton;
'Katie Darling, I" Am Waiting," by Edwin F.
and raised quite a purse.
Kendall; "Come Out and Shine, Oh,. Mister Moon"
The Witmarks will soon bring out a new musi- (in "Wine, Women and Song"), by Bonita;
cal play, "The Alaskan," from the pens of Harry "Take Me in Your Dreams," by James B. Oliver;
Girard and Joseph Blethen. Much is expected "I'm Willin' to Wait (If Not Too Long)," by
from the opera, the subject being original and John B. Towitz (Swifty); "Old Yankee Land for
also its form of treatment. There are many Me" (in '"Fascinating Flora"), by Lenox and
solo numbers, all meritorious and full of a pleas- Sutton.' Instrumental—"The Fox Hunters,"
ing humor. The music is decidedly novel, as ex- march, two-step, by William H. Penn; "Elk's Re-
emplified in the songs, "Arlee," "Good, Better, union," march, two-step, by William E. Slafer.
Best," and "The Rainbow and the Thistle," and
The Norfolk, Va., house of the Cable Com-
it is of a character to become popular. John
Cort will produce this opera at the opening ot pany have published two songs of the James-
town Exposition, both handsomely gotten up
the coming season.
and with beautiful melodies. One entitled "Vir-
In the famous suit of Arthur W. Tarns, who ginia, the Mother of States," has been accepted
owns a so-called music library and publishes be- as official song of the Exposition, while the
sides, against a group of New York and Boston ether, "Pocohontas ; the American Princess," is
publishers, setting his damages at the modest featured in one of the leading shows on the
sum of $250,000, a bill of particulars was filed, "Warpath." Both songs are of the popular or-
as demanded by the complainant. On demurrer der. B. B. Burton, manager of the Cable Com-
the averments were ruled not specific enough, pany, expended much effort in pushing the
and therefore inadequate, the court ordering an- songs to success, and has reached the goal.
other bill as prayed for. That is the way the
matter now stands.
The American Music Stores have the control of
two department stores in Baltimore, Md., name-
ly, Bernheimer Bros, and Brager's, and are now
operating the music section along the lines of
their policy announced when they first started
the enterprise. Manager Friedman told The Re-
view other places elsewhere would soon be ac-
quired, and opened at once. Friday last, in con-
nection with the sales day advertised, popular
sheet music was sold at Rothenberg's, New York,
;ii 12 cents, as against 9 cents in other stores,
and the higher price did not deter the quantity
sold a particle. On the contrary, the results were
Though Albert E. Wier, manager of the mu-
very satisfactory, simply the goods advertised
were in stock and not faked, as the generality of sic publishing department of Hinds, Noble & El-
dredge, headquarters for college and general
these sales usuallv are.
high-class music, had booked passage for Europe
The game being played by Falter Bros, is a on Thursday, the demands of business can-
celled the intention. In short, in the brief time
that Mr. Wier has been in charge a revolution
in the character and extent of the business has
developed. So much so that at the present time
the company are greatly pressed for room, and
For 30 days (until July 29, 1907)
doubtless will be compelled to take radical steps
we offer you
to remedy this deficiency. As a matter of fact
their folio editions of college songs, choice or-
The Famous Set of Waltzes by the
chestra and band scores—selected with rare judg-
Celebrated Composer Ernest Alberti at
ment and published in the very best and most
Quantity, Large or Small
No L i m i t o n
substantial manner—are creating a sale that has
Write for our Special Summer Rates on Sheet
few equals in.their special lines, and their busi-
Music and Our Famous "Most Popular" Folios
ness methods have the undivided applause of the
dealers.
HINDS, NOBLE Q ELDRXDGE
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
"THE TOURISTS," by Burnslde wid Kerker
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," t>V Herbert and Kerker
"THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," by Cook and Hosmer
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
Special 30-Day Offer
Song Hits from the "Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer"
"DON'T YOU WANT A PAPER, DEARIE?" POKER LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," by Jerome D.Kern
" ENCHANTMENT "
1431-1433 Broadway
31-33-35 West 15tK Street. New York City
"RED DOMINO"
March
m d Two-Step
-AFTER THEY
GATHER
THE HAY"
Do Re Mi
Fa Sol
La Si Do'
BALLADS
Down Whore M o h a w k
F l o w i , Golden Autumn
Tlm« Swe«t Elalna, ET«-
Ding Br«iit Sighing Home,
Swe.t Home, Heart's To-
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The Rouse of Hits
102-104 W. 38th St..
New York
MF" Send for rate*
Ambolene, My K a f f i r
Queen
I Was Never Kissed Like
That Before
Bob White Is Whistling
in the Meadow
Hajrveit Moon Shining on
River
"Dearie"
Btlltd
"THE BIRD
ON
NELLIE'S HAT"
Gustave Schirmer, secretary of the corporation
of G. Schirmer, New York, died Monday in Bos-
ton, after an operation for appendicitis. He
was forty years old. Mr. Schirmer went to Bos-
ton on a business trip, intending to return the
following day, but he was suddenly taken ill.
Mrs. Schirmer and her (laughter have been trav-
eling in Europe for three months, and it was her
SPECIAL TO THE TRADE!
"PETITE
TONKINOISE"
Parisian Two-
Step Craze I
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
Mnsic Engravers and Printers
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
FOR ESTIMATE
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
POR THIRTY DAYS OIVL.Y
These 1907 Song Hits at 10c. per copy or $10 per hundred.
"EVERYONE IS IN SLUMBERLAND BUT YOU AND ME."
"TWINKLING STAR."
"SWEETHEARTS MAY COME AND SWEETHEARTS
MAY GO."
" WHERE THE JESSAMINE IS BLOOMING, FAR AWAY."
Instrumental
PAULA VAL.SE CAPRICE
It will pay you to keep in touch with us. Write to-day
THIEBES-STttRI IN MUSIC CO., St. Louis, Mo.
T. B. HARMS COMPANY
NEW YORK
WE ARE THE PUBLISHERS OF
THESE SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS
"The
"The
"The
"The
Little Cherub"
Little Michus"
Blue M o o n "
Spring Chicken"
w 17lh Sl
CHAPPELL & CO., ltd. 37 NEW
YORK.
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
i l West 28th Street, New York
JOBBERS ONLY
We do NOT PUBLISH Atuelc, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Carry Mualc of all the Published. We solicit the
Sheet Mualc Buaineaa of Dealera throughout the country.
Orders properly taken oare of and goods promptly shipped.
THE MUSIC TRADE
in store. We have had an excellent June busi-
ness. "Lady Tatters," a musical play, by Ro-
land Carse, now running to paying houses in
y London, will be produced here late in the fall
with Claudia Lasell, an American girl, in the
title role. We are sure the fall trade will be
great. The United Music Stores Co. I consider
a great proposition. With good management it
will be a splendid success, and so far has really
exceeded expectations."
BRINGS MANY NOVELTIES,
Geo. Maxwell, of Boosey & Co., Back from His
Annual European Trip With Many Novelties
Up His Sleeve.
George Maxwell, American representative of
G. Ricordi & Co., Milan, Italy; Boosey & Co., and
. several other publishers of London, Paris, Berlin
-and Edinburgh, arrived in New York Friday
last on the "Cedric," of the White Star line.
Heibrought hack with him a number of new mu-
sical novelties and standard pieces that were
•; picked up -on the other side, and which would
j, be premature to mention at present. Mr. Max-
[ well had a very successful trip, one he indulges
' in yearly, visiting nearly all the musical capitals
; of Europe and getting in touch with the pub-
' Ushers.
"THE MAN ONJTHE STREET."
The News Happenings of the Week Briefly, but
Interestingly Presented for Our Readers.
REVIEW
mystery even to the so-called "crooks," who are
ready to embark in any venture that brings grist
to their mill, either from publishers or dealers.,
Their tactics, however, have been disturbing the
jobbers particularly, and it is declared that this
precious pair, whatever gender they may be
masquerading under, have never filled an order.
The list of music sent out to dealers was a copy
of the one issued by A. ,H. Goetting, with the
prices cut 2 and 3 cents, and sometimes more, a
copy. Report has it that the post office authori-
ties have been looking up the firm, complaint
having been filed against them of wrongfully
using the mails.
husband's intention to join her this -month, in
company with their two sons, who were at the
Schirmer country place in Princeton, N. J., when
they received news of their father's death. Ru-
dolph Schirmer, a younger brother, has been
abroad since spring, not expecting to return be-
iore August. The place in Union Square was
closed Tuesday. G. Schirmer was also proprietor
of the Boston Music Co., though he resided per-
manently in New York.
A. F. Adams, manager of the John Church Co.,
left New York Tuesday night for a fortnight's
vacation. He is taking three copies of Sousa's
"I've Made My Plans for the Summer" as a so-
While Mose Gumble, manager of Jerome Re- lace, for he does" not expect to catch any fish over
mick & Co.'s professional department, arrived a foot long, and declines to have them photoed
home from Europe a couple of weeks ago, his to prove his story.
wife ("Clarice Vance") did not get in until
These are the latest Witmark prints: Vocal—
Thursday last, being detained by her engage-
ments in the leading London vaudeville houses. "You'll Have to Get Off and Walk," by Dave
Cn the "Adriatic," as it neared the home port, Reed; "Take Me Down to Luna," by Francis
Mrs. Gumble got up a benefit for the orchestra, Rose; "The Only Girl I Love," by Ward Barton;
'Katie Darling, I" Am Waiting," by Edwin F.
and raised quite a purse.
Kendall; "Come Out and Shine, Oh,. Mister Moon"
The Witmarks will soon bring out a new musi- (in "Wine, Women and Song"), by Bonita;
cal play, "The Alaskan," from the pens of Harry "Take Me in Your Dreams," by James B. Oliver;
Girard and Joseph Blethen. Much is expected "I'm Willin' to Wait (If Not Too Long)," by
from the opera, the subject being original and John B. Towitz (Swifty); "Old Yankee Land for
also its form of treatment. There are many Me" (in '"Fascinating Flora"), by Lenox and
solo numbers, all meritorious and full of a pleas- Sutton.' Instrumental—"The Fox Hunters,"
ing humor. The music is decidedly novel, as ex- march, two-step, by William H. Penn; "Elk's Re-
emplified in the songs, "Arlee," "Good, Better, union," march, two-step, by William E. Slafer.
Best," and "The Rainbow and the Thistle," and
The Norfolk, Va., house of the Cable Com-
it is of a character to become popular. John
Cort will produce this opera at the opening ot pany have published two songs of the James-
town Exposition, both handsomely gotten up
the coming season.
and with beautiful melodies. One entitled "Vir-
In the famous suit of Arthur W. Tarns, who ginia, the Mother of States," has been accepted
owns a so-called music library and publishes be- as official song of the Exposition, while the
sides, against a group of New York and Boston ether, "Pocohontas ; the American Princess," is
publishers, setting his damages at the modest featured in one of the leading shows on the
sum of $250,000, a bill of particulars was filed, "Warpath." Both songs are of the popular or-
as demanded by the complainant. On demurrer der. B. B. Burton, manager of the Cable Com-
the averments were ruled not specific enough, pany, expended much effort in pushing the
and therefore inadequate, the court ordering an- songs to success, and has reached the goal.
other bill as prayed for. That is the way the
matter now stands.
The American Music Stores have the control of
two department stores in Baltimore, Md., name-
ly, Bernheimer Bros, and Brager's, and are now
operating the music section along the lines of
their policy announced when they first started
the enterprise. Manager Friedman told The Re-
view other places elsewhere would soon be ac-
quired, and opened at once. Friday last, in con-
nection with the sales day advertised, popular
sheet music was sold at Rothenberg's, New York,
;ii 12 cents, as against 9 cents in other stores,
and the higher price did not deter the quantity
sold a particle. On the contrary, the results were
Though Albert E. Wier, manager of the mu-
very satisfactory, simply the goods advertised
were in stock and not faked, as the generality of sic publishing department of Hinds, Noble & El-
dredge, headquarters for college and general
these sales usuallv are.
high-class music, had booked passage for Europe
The game being played by Falter Bros, is a on Thursday, the demands of business can-
celled the intention. In short, in the brief time
that Mr. Wier has been in charge a revolution
in the character and extent of the business has
developed. So much so that at the present time
the company are greatly pressed for room, and
For 30 days (until July 29, 1907)
doubtless will be compelled to take radical steps
we offer you
to remedy this deficiency. As a matter of fact
their folio editions of college songs, choice or-
The Famous Set of Waltzes by the
chestra and band scores—selected with rare judg-
Celebrated Composer Ernest Alberti at
ment and published in the very best and most
Quantity, Large or Small
No L i m i t o n
substantial manner—are creating a sale that has
Write for our Special Summer Rates on Sheet
few equals in.their special lines, and their busi-
Music and Our Famous "Most Popular" Folios
ness methods have the undivided applause of the
dealers.
HINDS, NOBLE Q ELDRXDGE
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
"THE TOURISTS," by Burnslde wid Kerker
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," t>V Herbert and Kerker
"THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," by Cook and Hosmer
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
Special 30-Day Offer
Song Hits from the "Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer"
"DON'T YOU WANT A PAPER, DEARIE?" POKER LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," by Jerome D.Kern
" ENCHANTMENT "
1431-1433 Broadway
31-33-35 West 15tK Street. New York City
"RED DOMINO"
March
m d Two-Step
-AFTER THEY
GATHER
THE HAY"
Do Re Mi
Fa Sol
La Si Do'
BALLADS
Down Whore M o h a w k
F l o w i , Golden Autumn
Tlm« Swe«t Elalna, ET«-
Ding Br«iit Sighing Home,
Swe.t Home, Heart's To-
JOS. W. STERN
& CO.
The Rouse of Hits
102-104 W. 38th St..
New York
MF" Send for rate*
Ambolene, My K a f f i r
Queen
I Was Never Kissed Like
That Before
Bob White Is Whistling
in the Meadow
Hajrveit Moon Shining on
River
"Dearie"
Btlltd
"THE BIRD
ON
NELLIE'S HAT"
Gustave Schirmer, secretary of the corporation
of G. Schirmer, New York, died Monday in Bos-
ton, after an operation for appendicitis. He
was forty years old. Mr. Schirmer went to Bos-
ton on a business trip, intending to return the
following day, but he was suddenly taken ill.
Mrs. Schirmer and her (laughter have been trav-
eling in Europe for three months, and it was her
SPECIAL TO THE TRADE!
"PETITE
TONKINOISE"
Parisian Two-
Step Craze I
ROBERT TELLER SONS & DORNER
Mnsic Engravers and Printers
SEND MANUSCRIPT AND IDEA OF TITLE
FOR ESTIMATE
226 WEST 26th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
POR THIRTY DAYS OIVL.Y
These 1907 Song Hits at 10c. per copy or $10 per hundred.
"EVERYONE IS IN SLUMBERLAND BUT YOU AND ME."
"TWINKLING STAR."
"SWEETHEARTS MAY COME AND SWEETHEARTS
MAY GO."
" WHERE THE JESSAMINE IS BLOOMING, FAR AWAY."
Instrumental
PAULA VAL.SE CAPRICE
It will pay you to keep in touch with us. Write to-day
THIEBES-STttRI IN MUSIC CO., St. Louis, Mo.
T. B. HARMS COMPANY
NEW YORK
WE ARE THE PUBLISHERS OF
THESE SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS
"The
"The
"The
"The
Little Cherub"
Little Michus"
Blue M o o n "
Spring Chicken"
w 17lh Sl
CHAPPELL & CO., ltd. 37 NEW
YORK.
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
i l West 28th Street, New York
JOBBERS ONLY
We do NOT PUBLISH Atuelc, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Carry Mualc of all the Published. We solicit the
Sheet Mualc Buaineaa of Dealera throughout the country.
Orders properly taken oare of and goods promptly shipped.
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