Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 10 - Page 46
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THE
A CLEVER COMPOSER
Is Mrs. Annie Andros Hawley, Who Has Written
a Number of Songs Which Have Achieved a
Well-Merited Popularity Wherever Sung.
Mrs. Annie Andros Hawley is one of the most
promising of our contemporaneous women com-
posers, being a musician of considerable merit as
well as an expert in harmonic construction. As
a prominent leader in Boston musical circles her
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
"THE SPHINX" VALSE
GUS. EDWARDS' NEW HIT.
Which Is Being Published by Chappell & Co. One of His Songs Being Featured in a Very
Is Winning a Tremendous Vogue.
Clever Manner by Miss Violette Pearl—Leo.
Edwards the Composer.
The "Sphinx Valse," by Francis Popy, is the
latest acquisition of the Chappell house. It is
now being played at all the leading restaurants,
and it furnishes the valse motif which runs
through the first act of Sam Bernard's new pro-
duction, "Nearly a Hero," at the Casino Theater.
If the success of a popular song depends upon
the charm of the singer then Gus Edwards has a
new hit in "Won't You be My Baby Boy?" which
is being featured by that dainty bit of femininity
Miss Violette—only a short time ago she was
MUSIC AS A CURE AND PREVENTIVE.
charming personality is always welcomed in the
most exclusive homes of the New England city.
Mrs. Hawley has written a number of songs
and two operas, the latter being "The Dove Sup-
per," and "The Potentate." Both of these have
been successfully produced and proved them-
selves to be highly meritorious.
Of several songs which Miss Hawley has writ-
ten her last one, "Somebody Loves You Dear,"
is by far her best effort. It is filled with deli-
cate sentiment and the melody bespeaks a won-
derful technical skill, and there can be little
question of its lasting qualities. Although it is in
no wise a popular song as the term is generally
accepted, it has qualities which will unquestion-
ably make it a lasting success.
STEPHEN ADAMS' NEW SONG.
Stephen Adams' new song, "Farewell in the
Desert" (Boosey & Co.), is a really beautiful
effort.
CENTURY EDITION
A newspaper writer, in commenting on the
music cure, now being tried in Boston hospitals,
says that from the days of Pythagoras and Plato
until now, music has been exploited as a cure for
iilness, physical and mental, and that the experi-
ment has been tried over and over again without
success.
We cannot think that an idea would persist
so universally unless there were some ground of
success to go upon, and we do not doubt that
music is an agency which can be, and has been,
used successfully as a cure toy those who knew
t.ow to use it intelligently and upon patients able
to observe, the proper conditions.
But it is not likely that an arbitrary jumble
of complex tunes will happen to hit the mark
more than once in a while. Kircher used five Violet, but then names like times are apt to
tumblers and Asclepiades blew a trumpet. It change—Pearl. Mr. Leo Edwards, who by the
seems clear that one particular tone, or chord, or way is the composer of the song in question, is
simple phrase should be employed repeatedly, and enthusiastic over Miss Pearl's rendition of his
the choice of the one needed would demand latest creation and whispered in our ear—confi-
dential like—that Violette took from four to five
knowledge.
But the most likely cause of failure in the e. cores nightly. All of which goes to show that
present day would seem to be that the music "Violette" must be as clever as the song, and
would be a mere drop in the ocean of influences according to Leo's opinion of the song, this
which beset a modern patient. Think of the com- stamps her as Tetrazzini for voice, and an Al-
plicated worries, wrong habits of thought, un- bertine Bensen for chic, both rolled into one.
healthy living, hereditary disease", etc., which lie
behind a modern ailment, and it will seem very
SAM H. HARRIS NOW A BENEDICT.
probable that something much more than a dose
The business partnership in the world of music
of music is needed as a cure. Even if a tempo-
rary renef were given, would not the patient's publishing which exists between George M. Cohan
mind, habits and surroundings immediately neu- and Sam H. Harris was cemented on Monday
last when Mr. Harris married Miss Alice Merrill,
tralize the effect and reproduce the complaint?
We need more music in our lives, more har- a sister of Mrs. Cohan.
The ceremony was performed at Long Branch,
mony in our feelings, more rhythm in our doings.
Till then such limited and special applications N. J., in the home of Dr. Carl McDermott, Justice
of this curative principle will be as ineffectual as of the Peace James M. White officiating. On
July 4 last the same justice officiated at the wed-
pouring water into a leaky pail.
But in cases where people can be isolated and ding of Mr. and Mrs. Cohan.
At Monday's ceremony Mr. Cohan acted as best
kept under regulation, as in asylums, a better op-
portunity for experiment is afforded, and the man and Mrs. Cohan as matron-of-honor. There
intelligent and constant use of music for the in- were only a few guests, intimate friends of the
bride and groom. Immediately after the cere-
sane might work wonders.
mony the bridal couple left for Lakewood, where
MESSRS. SHAPIRO'S NEW ISSUES.
the honeymoon will be spent. The Review, in
Messrs. Shapiro's new issues have just come extending its cordial congratulations to Mr. and
to hand. They include "Hoo-oo, Ain't You Com- Mrs. Harris, can only hope that the bridegroom
ing Out To-night?" and "Roses Bring Dreams of will choose his songs with the same care as he
You" (Herbert Ingraham), "This is No Place for has chosen his bride.
Me" (Moran, Heelan and Seymour Furth), and
"Would You Miss Me" (Gaston-Greer). "Poison
Ivy Rag," by Herbert Ingraham, is a jolly little
piano number.
Beautiful
Perfect
Satisfying the
Highest Taste of
Musical Culture
By Mutual understanding, Wm. Jerome and
Jean Schwartz on Saturday last severed their
"Some Days When Dreams Come True" is a connection with Francis, Day & Hunter, with
striking example of what a really good semi- whom they had been under contract for some
high class ballad will do, if allowed to attain eighteen months. Further details will be given
a natural growth. This delightful song experi- in our next issue.
ences no falling off in sales, as is so frequently
"Roses Bring Dreams of You" (Shapiro & Go.)
the case with a "forced" hit and that the public
is a delightful little number.
believes in it is evinced by the daily increase in
sales which have necessitated printing in two
additional keys, one higher and one lower than
the original. Walter Jacobs, of Boston, is the
publisher.
"THE TOURISTS," by Bunuiat tnd K«rk«r
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
Edgar Smith may—we say may—be writing
the new show for the Gus Edwards Music Hall.
We would be pleased to estimate on any -work you may
desire in the line of
Century Music Publishing Co.
21 W. 28th Street, New York
JEROME AND SCHWARTZ' PLANS.
Music Printing and Lithographing
Good Work. Prompt Ser-
vice. Lowest Prices
RAYNER
*
-
tK
Accounts Opened with
Responsible Firms
& DALHEIM
Music Printers. Engravers and Lithographers,
165-16T South Canal St., D, Chicago, 111.
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," by Herbtrt and Ktrkw
••THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," bv Ctok and Htmir
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
Song Hits from the "Rich Mr.
"DONT YOU WANT A PAPER, DEARffr POKES LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," b*J#cm« D. K«ra "
T. B. HAfelVIS COMPANY
14*1-1433 Broadway
NEW YORK
THE
A CLEVER COMPOSER
Is Mrs. Annie Andros Hawley, Who Has Written
a Number of Songs Which Have Achieved a
Well-Merited Popularity Wherever Sung.
Mrs. Annie Andros Hawley is one of the most
promising of our contemporaneous women com-
posers, being a musician of considerable merit as
well as an expert in harmonic construction. As
a prominent leader in Boston musical circles her
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
"THE SPHINX" VALSE
GUS. EDWARDS' NEW HIT.
Which Is Being Published by Chappell & Co. One of His Songs Being Featured in a Very
Is Winning a Tremendous Vogue.
Clever Manner by Miss Violette Pearl—Leo.
Edwards the Composer.
The "Sphinx Valse," by Francis Popy, is the
latest acquisition of the Chappell house. It is
now being played at all the leading restaurants,
and it furnishes the valse motif which runs
through the first act of Sam Bernard's new pro-
duction, "Nearly a Hero," at the Casino Theater.
If the success of a popular song depends upon
the charm of the singer then Gus Edwards has a
new hit in "Won't You be My Baby Boy?" which
is being featured by that dainty bit of femininity
Miss Violette—only a short time ago she was
MUSIC AS A CURE AND PREVENTIVE.
charming personality is always welcomed in the
most exclusive homes of the New England city.
Mrs. Hawley has written a number of songs
and two operas, the latter being "The Dove Sup-
per," and "The Potentate." Both of these have
been successfully produced and proved them-
selves to be highly meritorious.
Of several songs which Miss Hawley has writ-
ten her last one, "Somebody Loves You Dear,"
is by far her best effort. It is filled with deli-
cate sentiment and the melody bespeaks a won-
derful technical skill, and there can be little
question of its lasting qualities. Although it is in
no wise a popular song as the term is generally
accepted, it has qualities which will unquestion-
ably make it a lasting success.
STEPHEN ADAMS' NEW SONG.
Stephen Adams' new song, "Farewell in the
Desert" (Boosey & Co.), is a really beautiful
effort.
CENTURY EDITION
A newspaper writer, in commenting on the
music cure, now being tried in Boston hospitals,
says that from the days of Pythagoras and Plato
until now, music has been exploited as a cure for
iilness, physical and mental, and that the experi-
ment has been tried over and over again without
success.
We cannot think that an idea would persist
so universally unless there were some ground of
success to go upon, and we do not doubt that
music is an agency which can be, and has been,
used successfully as a cure toy those who knew
t.ow to use it intelligently and upon patients able
to observe, the proper conditions.
But it is not likely that an arbitrary jumble
of complex tunes will happen to hit the mark
more than once in a while. Kircher used five Violet, but then names like times are apt to
tumblers and Asclepiades blew a trumpet. It change—Pearl. Mr. Leo Edwards, who by the
seems clear that one particular tone, or chord, or way is the composer of the song in question, is
simple phrase should be employed repeatedly, and enthusiastic over Miss Pearl's rendition of his
the choice of the one needed would demand latest creation and whispered in our ear—confi-
dential like—that Violette took from four to five
knowledge.
But the most likely cause of failure in the e. cores nightly. All of which goes to show that
present day would seem to be that the music "Violette" must be as clever as the song, and
would be a mere drop in the ocean of influences according to Leo's opinion of the song, this
which beset a modern patient. Think of the com- stamps her as Tetrazzini for voice, and an Al-
plicated worries, wrong habits of thought, un- bertine Bensen for chic, both rolled into one.
healthy living, hereditary disease", etc., which lie
behind a modern ailment, and it will seem very
SAM H. HARRIS NOW A BENEDICT.
probable that something much more than a dose
The business partnership in the world of music
of music is needed as a cure. Even if a tempo-
rary renef were given, would not the patient's publishing which exists between George M. Cohan
mind, habits and surroundings immediately neu- and Sam H. Harris was cemented on Monday
last when Mr. Harris married Miss Alice Merrill,
tralize the effect and reproduce the complaint?
We need more music in our lives, more har- a sister of Mrs. Cohan.
The ceremony was performed at Long Branch,
mony in our feelings, more rhythm in our doings.
Till then such limited and special applications N. J., in the home of Dr. Carl McDermott, Justice
of this curative principle will be as ineffectual as of the Peace James M. White officiating. On
July 4 last the same justice officiated at the wed-
pouring water into a leaky pail.
But in cases where people can be isolated and ding of Mr. and Mrs. Cohan.
At Monday's ceremony Mr. Cohan acted as best
kept under regulation, as in asylums, a better op-
portunity for experiment is afforded, and the man and Mrs. Cohan as matron-of-honor. There
intelligent and constant use of music for the in- were only a few guests, intimate friends of the
bride and groom. Immediately after the cere-
sane might work wonders.
mony the bridal couple left for Lakewood, where
MESSRS. SHAPIRO'S NEW ISSUES.
the honeymoon will be spent. The Review, in
Messrs. Shapiro's new issues have just come extending its cordial congratulations to Mr. and
to hand. They include "Hoo-oo, Ain't You Com- Mrs. Harris, can only hope that the bridegroom
ing Out To-night?" and "Roses Bring Dreams of will choose his songs with the same care as he
You" (Herbert Ingraham), "This is No Place for has chosen his bride.
Me" (Moran, Heelan and Seymour Furth), and
"Would You Miss Me" (Gaston-Greer). "Poison
Ivy Rag," by Herbert Ingraham, is a jolly little
piano number.
Beautiful
Perfect
Satisfying the
Highest Taste of
Musical Culture
By Mutual understanding, Wm. Jerome and
Jean Schwartz on Saturday last severed their
"Some Days When Dreams Come True" is a connection with Francis, Day & Hunter, with
striking example of what a really good semi- whom they had been under contract for some
high class ballad will do, if allowed to attain eighteen months. Further details will be given
a natural growth. This delightful song experi- in our next issue.
ences no falling off in sales, as is so frequently
"Roses Bring Dreams of You" (Shapiro & Go.)
the case with a "forced" hit and that the public
is a delightful little number.
believes in it is evinced by the daily increase in
sales which have necessitated printing in two
additional keys, one higher and one lower than
the original. Walter Jacobs, of Boston, is the
publisher.
"THE TOURISTS," by Bunuiat tnd K«rk«r
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
Edgar Smith may—we say may—be writing
the new show for the Gus Edwards Music Hall.
We would be pleased to estimate on any -work you may
desire in the line of
Century Music Publishing Co.
21 W. 28th Street, New York
JEROME AND SCHWARTZ' PLANS.
Music Printing and Lithographing
Good Work. Prompt Ser-
vice. Lowest Prices
RAYNER
*
-
tK
Accounts Opened with
Responsible Firms
& DALHEIM
Music Printers. Engravers and Lithographers,
165-16T South Canal St., D, Chicago, 111.
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," by Herbtrt and Ktrkw
••THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," bv Ctok and Htmir
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
Song Hits from the "Rich Mr.
"DONT YOU WANT A PAPER, DEARffr POKES LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," b*J#cm« D. K«ra "
T. B. HAfelVIS COMPANY
14*1-1433 Broadway
NEW YORK
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