Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 45 N. 4 - Page 40
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40
THE
BUSINESS OF FAIRLY GOOD VOLUME.
Active Preparation Being Made for a Busy Fall
Season—The Conditions, present and Pros-
pective, Analyzed Somewhat Exhaustively.
Publishers of the higher grades of music say
their trade is holding on in fairly good volume,
and the resumption of the regular business prom-
ises to occur at an early date. The discussion
and elaborate essays written by the professional
pounders of prosperity, are not having much suc-
cess in converting the better class of music pub-
lishers to their pessimistic views. In quarters
where the so-called business disturbance is said
to be the most pronounced, the people framing
up the fall sale of music aver that if matters
have been mixed up the action of the alleged
sufferers have brought it on themselves. These
observations are entirely applicable to the specu-
lators, whose sole aim and object appear to "keep
the pot boiling" by circulating false rumors of
business troubles and fake reports calculated to
set people by the ears. The music publishers
are in no mood to entertain disquieting prognos-
tications, and frankly emphasize their belief in
the fundamental soundness of every description
of legitimate business, basing their arrangement
for the near future on this assumption.
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
told me, it is the best summer he could recall.
By the way, I read The Review's comments on
the establishment and maintaining of prices, and
they a.re sound and practical. To be sure, the
popular houses could take this step under cer-
tain circumstances, which, I believe, will be
brought about inside of a year, or else I am
greatly mistaken."
LATEST CHAPPELL NOVELTIES.
One of the results of Walter Eastman's trip
to Europe is that Cnappell & Co., Ltd., have ac-
quired the sole agency for the United States of
the following European successes:
From Paris—"Le Pilou Pilou," by Justin
Clerice, a new dance, which is now the rage of
the whole of France, and promises to be another
"Mattiche," and the following new French
waltzes: "Sphinx Valse," by Francis Popy; "Su-
preme Ivresse," by F. D. Marchette; "Caresse En-
virante," by A. Daniels, which are the season's
successes in the French capital. Others are:
"Away Down Indiana," two-step, by Cremieux
and J. B. Boldi, and "C'est le Printemps," polka
marche, by Perpignan.
From Berlin—"Schaukel lied" (Swing Song),
walzer, by Victor Hollander, and from London
the enormous English ballad success, "Two Eyes
of Grey," by Daisy McGeogh.
Among publishers of popular music a different
state of affairs exists. Their business is so
ORIGIN OF "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY."
totally at variance with that of the first consid-
ered branch as to require special training and
A correspondent writes: "A friend of mine
experience in order to understand and combat holds that the song entitled 'Sally in Our Alley'
the undercurrents and quicksands. Apparently is an old English ditty of some antiquity, while
a few of the latter are in evidence, judging from I hold it to be a composition of Dave Braham
the general tone of current talk. A few—very and originally sung in one of the Harrigan &
few, indeed—houses are pushing a couple of Hart productions. Which of us is correct?"
songs suitable to the season with marked suc-
To which the New York Sun replies as follows:
cess, but the great majority of firms candidly
"Sally is a classic with a record of a century
confess to a state of business lethargy of unusual
and a half of unfailing popularity, for it was
severity.
written, both words and music, by that Henry
Several publishers who should know what they Carey, of whom it was said 'he led a life free
were talking about said to The Review this from reproach, and hanged himself October 4,
week: "Business has dropped off amazingly in 1743.' It begins:
our special line; that is, popular music. I have
Of all the girls that are so smart
been in various parts of the country and have
There's none like pretty Sally ;
found trade really worse than for several years.
She is the darling of my heart,
And she lives in our alley.
I believe, however, it is temporary only, and that
"Carey told the story of the origin of the lyric
toward the latter part of August a change will
occur. Some of the publishers of higher class in these words: 'A shoemaker's apprentice mak-
goods, however, say trade with them has been ing holiday with his sweetheart treated her with
holding its own in a way quite surprising, and I a sight of Bedlam, the puppet shows, the flying
have reason for believing it is the truth. As one chairs and all the elegancies of Moorfields; from
whence, proceeding to the Farthing Piehouse he
gave her a collation of buns, cheesecakes, gam-
mon of bacon, stuffed beef and bottled ale;
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
through all which scenes the author dodged
them (charmed with the simplicity of their court-
ship), from which he drew his little sketch of
nature.'"
POOR
JOHN!
By
the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH*'
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
15 West 30th Street
NEW YORK
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
Is ol 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—write us.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
A musical comedy called "The Motor Girl" will
open in the first week in September at Weber's
Theater, New York. The piece is under the
management of R. H. Burnside and Ray Com-
stock, who have "Fascinating Flora" at the Ca-
sino. The book of "The Motor Girl" is by R. M.
Skinner and the music by Julian Edwards, with
the Witmark publishers.
REEDY & CURRIER.
These entertainers, who are appearing in a
new act in vaudeville, are enjoying one of the
best successes of their career. They rank with
the best artists of the day, whether they appear
separately or together. Wherever their engage-
ments take them they are enthusiastically re-
ceived, gaining the entire approval of amusement
lovers.
This team excel in the art of making up at-
tractive programs, and when such songs and
ballads are given as "I'd Live or I Would Die for
You," "As Long as the World Rolls On," "Love
Me and the World Is Mine," "Will You Love Me
in December as You Do in May?" and "The Door
of Hope," which are all from the publishing
house of M. Witmark & Sons, there is no doubt
of their reception. Throughout 1907 these artists
have had offers to tour the country separately,
but each one feels that the best success lies in
VICTOR
CHICAGO
59 Dearborn St.
KREMER CO.
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.
D F A I F R S l s h O u l d subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons vocal and instru-
**-"-«^**-i«J**^ mental " N e w 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 PER COPY. This to begin
with your next shipment of same and to continue until notified to the contrary.
Name
Street Number
Town or City
::..:.::..r:..
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 6rst order.
40
THE
BUSINESS OF FAIRLY GOOD VOLUME.
Active Preparation Being Made for a Busy Fall
Season—The Conditions, present and Pros-
pective, Analyzed Somewhat Exhaustively.
Publishers of the higher grades of music say
their trade is holding on in fairly good volume,
and the resumption of the regular business prom-
ises to occur at an early date. The discussion
and elaborate essays written by the professional
pounders of prosperity, are not having much suc-
cess in converting the better class of music pub-
lishers to their pessimistic views. In quarters
where the so-called business disturbance is said
to be the most pronounced, the people framing
up the fall sale of music aver that if matters
have been mixed up the action of the alleged
sufferers have brought it on themselves. These
observations are entirely applicable to the specu-
lators, whose sole aim and object appear to "keep
the pot boiling" by circulating false rumors of
business troubles and fake reports calculated to
set people by the ears. The music publishers
are in no mood to entertain disquieting prognos-
tications, and frankly emphasize their belief in
the fundamental soundness of every description
of legitimate business, basing their arrangement
for the near future on this assumption.
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
told me, it is the best summer he could recall.
By the way, I read The Review's comments on
the establishment and maintaining of prices, and
they a.re sound and practical. To be sure, the
popular houses could take this step under cer-
tain circumstances, which, I believe, will be
brought about inside of a year, or else I am
greatly mistaken."
LATEST CHAPPELL NOVELTIES.
One of the results of Walter Eastman's trip
to Europe is that Cnappell & Co., Ltd., have ac-
quired the sole agency for the United States of
the following European successes:
From Paris—"Le Pilou Pilou," by Justin
Clerice, a new dance, which is now the rage of
the whole of France, and promises to be another
"Mattiche," and the following new French
waltzes: "Sphinx Valse," by Francis Popy; "Su-
preme Ivresse," by F. D. Marchette; "Caresse En-
virante," by A. Daniels, which are the season's
successes in the French capital. Others are:
"Away Down Indiana," two-step, by Cremieux
and J. B. Boldi, and "C'est le Printemps," polka
marche, by Perpignan.
From Berlin—"Schaukel lied" (Swing Song),
walzer, by Victor Hollander, and from London
the enormous English ballad success, "Two Eyes
of Grey," by Daisy McGeogh.
Among publishers of popular music a different
state of affairs exists. Their business is so
ORIGIN OF "SALLY IN OUR ALLEY."
totally at variance with that of the first consid-
ered branch as to require special training and
A correspondent writes: "A friend of mine
experience in order to understand and combat holds that the song entitled 'Sally in Our Alley'
the undercurrents and quicksands. Apparently is an old English ditty of some antiquity, while
a few of the latter are in evidence, judging from I hold it to be a composition of Dave Braham
the general tone of current talk. A few—very and originally sung in one of the Harrigan &
few, indeed—houses are pushing a couple of Hart productions. Which of us is correct?"
songs suitable to the season with marked suc-
To which the New York Sun replies as follows:
cess, but the great majority of firms candidly
"Sally is a classic with a record of a century
confess to a state of business lethargy of unusual
and a half of unfailing popularity, for it was
severity.
written, both words and music, by that Henry
Several publishers who should know what they Carey, of whom it was said 'he led a life free
were talking about said to The Review this from reproach, and hanged himself October 4,
week: "Business has dropped off amazingly in 1743.' It begins:
our special line; that is, popular music. I have
Of all the girls that are so smart
been in various parts of the country and have
There's none like pretty Sally ;
found trade really worse than for several years.
She is the darling of my heart,
And she lives in our alley.
I believe, however, it is temporary only, and that
"Carey told the story of the origin of the lyric
toward the latter part of August a change will
occur. Some of the publishers of higher class in these words: 'A shoemaker's apprentice mak-
goods, however, say trade with them has been ing holiday with his sweetheart treated her with
holding its own in a way quite surprising, and I a sight of Bedlam, the puppet shows, the flying
have reason for believing it is the truth. As one chairs and all the elegancies of Moorfields; from
whence, proceeding to the Farthing Piehouse he
gave her a collation of buns, cheesecakes, gam-
mon of bacon, stuffed beef and bottled ale;
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
through all which scenes the author dodged
them (charmed with the simplicity of their court-
ship), from which he drew his little sketch of
nature.'"
POOR
JOHN!
By
the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH*'
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
15 West 30th Street
NEW YORK
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
Is ol 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—write us.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
A musical comedy called "The Motor Girl" will
open in the first week in September at Weber's
Theater, New York. The piece is under the
management of R. H. Burnside and Ray Com-
stock, who have "Fascinating Flora" at the Ca-
sino. The book of "The Motor Girl" is by R. M.
Skinner and the music by Julian Edwards, with
the Witmark publishers.
REEDY & CURRIER.
These entertainers, who are appearing in a
new act in vaudeville, are enjoying one of the
best successes of their career. They rank with
the best artists of the day, whether they appear
separately or together. Wherever their engage-
ments take them they are enthusiastically re-
ceived, gaining the entire approval of amusement
lovers.
This team excel in the art of making up at-
tractive programs, and when such songs and
ballads are given as "I'd Live or I Would Die for
You," "As Long as the World Rolls On," "Love
Me and the World Is Mine," "Will You Love Me
in December as You Do in May?" and "The Door
of Hope," which are all from the publishing
house of M. Witmark & Sons, there is no doubt
of their reception. Throughout 1907 these artists
have had offers to tour the country separately,
but each one feels that the best success lies in
VICTOR
CHICAGO
59 Dearborn St.
KREMER CO.
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.
D F A I F R S l s h O u l d subscribe to M. Witmark & Sons vocal and instru-
**-"-«^**-i«J**^ mental " N e w 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 PER COPY. This to begin
with your next shipment of same and to continue until notified to the contrary.
Name
Street Number
Town or City
::..:.::..r:..
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 6rst order.
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