Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 2 - Page 45
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE FASHION PLATE COMEDIAN.
The Review Has Chat With Whit Cunliffe the
English Singer Who Has Made a Hit During
His Appearance in New York.
Chinese affair, a truly marvelous imitation of
"Celestial" music, and a comedy ditty entitled
"I've Been Discharged by Them All." Messrs.
Helf & Hager publish the music which, to do it
justice, is all good even if it is not startling.
A representative of The Review hart quite an
interesting chat with Whit Cunliffe, "the fashion-
plate comedian," the other afternoon at the New
York Theatre, where he is appearing with con-
siderable sucess. "I was greatly annoyed," said
the young comedian, "to find that one of my best
songs, "Hello. Hello. Hello, It's a Different Girl
Bernice Chace, $24; Harriet Samuels, $36, and
Samuel Bernstein, $120, all employes for wages.
Judge Holt appointed James Ridgway receiver
on Monday. The assets are estimated at $3,000,
in stock and accounts.
PEGGY MACHREE SCORES
At Its Premiere in Chicago—Denis O'Sullivan
Sings Many New and Old Songs.
(Special to The Review.)
Chicago, Jan. 7, 1908.
"Peggy Machree," an Irish comedy, had its
first American presentation at McVicker's Thea-
tre on Sunday night, with Denis O'Sullivan in
the principal part. Mr. O'Sullivan found oppor-
tunity for a number of new songs, and also for
several of the old-time melodies of his country-
men. A large audience greeted both the play and
the player with much applause.
The story is written around a mock marriage
entered into* in a spirit of revelry by Harry
Trevor (Mr. O'Sullivan) and Peggy Machree,
(Elsa Ryan). After the wedding the principals
discover that a real priest officiated, and that the
ties are binding. Trevor goes away to war, and
years afterward returns to fall in love with Lady
Margaret O'Driscoll, to find that she is the Peggy
Machree to whom he was married earlier. The
costuming and the scenery are unusually good,
the time of the play, 1740, giving plenty of oppor-
tunity for picturesqueness and beauty. The
musical numbers published by the John Church
Co., New York, are "Ladies We Love You," "Co-
Boss," "Scotland, Ye Ken," "The Birds Fly
South," Peggy Machree." and Idle Colleen."
Iu this column all queries relating to inusic and the
music trade will be gladly answered. Address Editor,
Music Publishing Department, Music Trade Review, 1
Madison Averuie. New York.
William Nevins.—The song "The Dandy Fifth"
is by Leslie Stuart, the composer of "Florodora."
Published by Francis, Day & Hunter, 15 West
30th street, New York. 50c. net. Although it
has an American theme it has never been heard
in this country to the best of our belief.
Mark Williams.—Your question was answered
in our issue of November 2, 1907. See reply to
Walter Jordan.
W. R. E., Topeka.—If your letter is intended
as a joke you are a humorist far and away above
the average. If, on the other hand, you wish
to be regarded as serious, consult a brain spe-
cialist with as little delay as possible.
John Winsor.—Helf & Hager, West 28th street,
New York, are the publishers. Price 25 cents.
J. W. Donelly.—We are glad to say tnat
Madame Chaminade is alive and well in Paris,
where she was born on August 8, 1861. It would
be impossible to give even a partial list of her
compositions in these columns, owing to lack of
space. The particular composition to which you
refer is Scaramouche (The clown). Joseph W.
Stern & Co. publish a really elegant volume of
her compositions. Price 50 cents net (Stern's
H. J. WOOD CO. IN TROUBLE.
Edition), containing the piece you mention.
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against
Page 84.
the H. J. Wood Co., music publishers of 1,431
F. Walters.—Pertb Amboy. A Triplet is a
Broadway, by these creditors: John A. Driscoll,
group of three notes of equal value, which are
$230; Robert G. Nolan, $79; William J. McKenna,
played in the time of two of the same kind; a
$76; Charles Grant, $63; William Silver. $48; slur and a figure 3 being placed over or under
WHIT CUNLIFFE.
Again," had been sung over here previous to my
arrival, but I understand that a singer cannot
retain the exclusive use of a song over here. In
England you know its quite different. Nobody
would dare sing any song in public that is re-
served by the singer or publisher. Anyhow I
had some good unknown material fortunately.
For instance, two songs, "Women Get the Best
of It," "I W I Double L," particularly seem to
have caught the public fancy. "Mr. Cunliffe is a
well set up young fellow with a most congenial
personality which absolutely radiates good
humor. On the stage his costume is entirely of
brown, even to his evening dress, which is a
model of tailoring art. About his publishers,
Francis, Day & Hunter, and his audiences Mr.
Cunliffe was enthusiastic. New York is a great
city," he remarked in conclusion. "I think I am
going to like America when I know it a little
better."
FUNABASHI.
A Musical Comedy by Irwin S. Cobb—Music by
Safford Waters.
If "Funabashi" means anything at all, then its
author, Irwin S. Cobb, has taken particular
pains to conceal it. Nevertheless, this clever
youTig humorist, although lacking in stage tech-
nique, has put together a comedy which, under
more favorable circumstances might have done
very well. In the first place, he has received
little or no assistance. Safford Waters, who may
be remembered for an excellent score in a very
bad musical play, most appropriately named
"Tommy Rot," has not given his audiences
anything likely to set the town a-whistling.
Two numbers stand out conspicuously, one a
TO THE MUSIC TRADE
Secure Customers a.nd Gacirv Friends
By Pushing the Sale of Our Publications
THE BEST SELLERS
The Musicians Library
The masterpieces of song and piano music in a series
of splendid volumes edited with authority and en-
graved, printed and bound with surpassing ex-
cellence.
The Music Students Library
A series of Educational Text-books suited to the re-
quirements of the Average Student and covering
every branch of Musical instruction.
Tapper's Graded Piano Course
Edited by Thomas Tapper.
The most scholarly and comprehensive of all the Col-
lections of Graded Teaching Material.
The Art of Vocalization
A graded and systematic scries of Vocalizes for all
Ditson Edition
Library of Approved Works, chiefly Technical, for the
Piano, Organ, Violin and other Instruments, and
for the Voice.
The Ditson Edition is welcomed and used everywhere.
Elson's Music Dictionary
By Louis C. Elson.
Instant success.
The Half Dollar Music Series
Low in price, but high in quality.
"Home Song" Series
Four volumes ready now.
Wonderful sellers.
" T H F
M U ^ I P I A N "
1 H * * llVOlVliill
A Month
voices.
Compiled and edited by Eduardo Marzo.
Endorsed by Leading Vocal Teachers.
A System of Fundamental Technics
For Modern Piano Playing, by William Mason, Mus.
Doc.
REVISED and ENLARGED by W. S. B. Mathews.
The success of this standard work is well known.
Piano Classics Series
The selling qualities of this famous series cannot be
denied.
The Half Dollar Choral Series
Low in price, but high in quality.
Winner's EureKa Methods
For all Instruments.
Half a million sold.
'y Migazine for TEACHER, PUPIL and LOVER OF MUSIC
Tne Greatest Trade Winner W Know
There is no doubt about the selling qualities of these goods, not only are
they the best selling editions in the world, but they are the best made, the
best edited, and best printed. Our Motto, "AW how cheap, but how
good" is apparent in every book and every sheet of Music.
OLIVER DITSON COMPANY, Boston
CHAS. H. DITSON <& CO., New York
LYON « l HEALY. Chicago
J. E. DITSON <& CO., Philadelphia
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE FASHION PLATE COMEDIAN.
The Review Has Chat With Whit Cunliffe the
English Singer Who Has Made a Hit During
His Appearance in New York.
Chinese affair, a truly marvelous imitation of
"Celestial" music, and a comedy ditty entitled
"I've Been Discharged by Them All." Messrs.
Helf & Hager publish the music which, to do it
justice, is all good even if it is not startling.
A representative of The Review hart quite an
interesting chat with Whit Cunliffe, "the fashion-
plate comedian," the other afternoon at the New
York Theatre, where he is appearing with con-
siderable sucess. "I was greatly annoyed," said
the young comedian, "to find that one of my best
songs, "Hello. Hello. Hello, It's a Different Girl
Bernice Chace, $24; Harriet Samuels, $36, and
Samuel Bernstein, $120, all employes for wages.
Judge Holt appointed James Ridgway receiver
on Monday. The assets are estimated at $3,000,
in stock and accounts.
PEGGY MACHREE SCORES
At Its Premiere in Chicago—Denis O'Sullivan
Sings Many New and Old Songs.
(Special to The Review.)
Chicago, Jan. 7, 1908.
"Peggy Machree," an Irish comedy, had its
first American presentation at McVicker's Thea-
tre on Sunday night, with Denis O'Sullivan in
the principal part. Mr. O'Sullivan found oppor-
tunity for a number of new songs, and also for
several of the old-time melodies of his country-
men. A large audience greeted both the play and
the player with much applause.
The story is written around a mock marriage
entered into* in a spirit of revelry by Harry
Trevor (Mr. O'Sullivan) and Peggy Machree,
(Elsa Ryan). After the wedding the principals
discover that a real priest officiated, and that the
ties are binding. Trevor goes away to war, and
years afterward returns to fall in love with Lady
Margaret O'Driscoll, to find that she is the Peggy
Machree to whom he was married earlier. The
costuming and the scenery are unusually good,
the time of the play, 1740, giving plenty of oppor-
tunity for picturesqueness and beauty. The
musical numbers published by the John Church
Co., New York, are "Ladies We Love You," "Co-
Boss," "Scotland, Ye Ken," "The Birds Fly
South," Peggy Machree." and Idle Colleen."
Iu this column all queries relating to inusic and the
music trade will be gladly answered. Address Editor,
Music Publishing Department, Music Trade Review, 1
Madison Averuie. New York.
William Nevins.—The song "The Dandy Fifth"
is by Leslie Stuart, the composer of "Florodora."
Published by Francis, Day & Hunter, 15 West
30th street, New York. 50c. net. Although it
has an American theme it has never been heard
in this country to the best of our belief.
Mark Williams.—Your question was answered
in our issue of November 2, 1907. See reply to
Walter Jordan.
W. R. E., Topeka.—If your letter is intended
as a joke you are a humorist far and away above
the average. If, on the other hand, you wish
to be regarded as serious, consult a brain spe-
cialist with as little delay as possible.
John Winsor.—Helf & Hager, West 28th street,
New York, are the publishers. Price 25 cents.
J. W. Donelly.—We are glad to say tnat
Madame Chaminade is alive and well in Paris,
where she was born on August 8, 1861. It would
be impossible to give even a partial list of her
compositions in these columns, owing to lack of
space. The particular composition to which you
refer is Scaramouche (The clown). Joseph W.
Stern & Co. publish a really elegant volume of
her compositions. Price 50 cents net (Stern's
H. J. WOOD CO. IN TROUBLE.
Edition), containing the piece you mention.
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against
Page 84.
the H. J. Wood Co., music publishers of 1,431
F. Walters.—Pertb Amboy. A Triplet is a
Broadway, by these creditors: John A. Driscoll,
group of three notes of equal value, which are
$230; Robert G. Nolan, $79; William J. McKenna,
played in the time of two of the same kind; a
$76; Charles Grant, $63; William Silver. $48; slur and a figure 3 being placed over or under
WHIT CUNLIFFE.
Again," had been sung over here previous to my
arrival, but I understand that a singer cannot
retain the exclusive use of a song over here. In
England you know its quite different. Nobody
would dare sing any song in public that is re-
served by the singer or publisher. Anyhow I
had some good unknown material fortunately.
For instance, two songs, "Women Get the Best
of It," "I W I Double L," particularly seem to
have caught the public fancy. "Mr. Cunliffe is a
well set up young fellow with a most congenial
personality which absolutely radiates good
humor. On the stage his costume is entirely of
brown, even to his evening dress, which is a
model of tailoring art. About his publishers,
Francis, Day & Hunter, and his audiences Mr.
Cunliffe was enthusiastic. New York is a great
city," he remarked in conclusion. "I think I am
going to like America when I know it a little
better."
FUNABASHI.
A Musical Comedy by Irwin S. Cobb—Music by
Safford Waters.
If "Funabashi" means anything at all, then its
author, Irwin S. Cobb, has taken particular
pains to conceal it. Nevertheless, this clever
youTig humorist, although lacking in stage tech-
nique, has put together a comedy which, under
more favorable circumstances might have done
very well. In the first place, he has received
little or no assistance. Safford Waters, who may
be remembered for an excellent score in a very
bad musical play, most appropriately named
"Tommy Rot," has not given his audiences
anything likely to set the town a-whistling.
Two numbers stand out conspicuously, one a
TO THE MUSIC TRADE
Secure Customers a.nd Gacirv Friends
By Pushing the Sale of Our Publications
THE BEST SELLERS
The Musicians Library
The masterpieces of song and piano music in a series
of splendid volumes edited with authority and en-
graved, printed and bound with surpassing ex-
cellence.
The Music Students Library
A series of Educational Text-books suited to the re-
quirements of the Average Student and covering
every branch of Musical instruction.
Tapper's Graded Piano Course
Edited by Thomas Tapper.
The most scholarly and comprehensive of all the Col-
lections of Graded Teaching Material.
The Art of Vocalization
A graded and systematic scries of Vocalizes for all
Ditson Edition
Library of Approved Works, chiefly Technical, for the
Piano, Organ, Violin and other Instruments, and
for the Voice.
The Ditson Edition is welcomed and used everywhere.
Elson's Music Dictionary
By Louis C. Elson.
Instant success.
The Half Dollar Music Series
Low in price, but high in quality.
"Home Song" Series
Four volumes ready now.
Wonderful sellers.
" T H F
M U ^ I P I A N "
1 H * * llVOlVliill
A Month
voices.
Compiled and edited by Eduardo Marzo.
Endorsed by Leading Vocal Teachers.
A System of Fundamental Technics
For Modern Piano Playing, by William Mason, Mus.
Doc.
REVISED and ENLARGED by W. S. B. Mathews.
The success of this standard work is well known.
Piano Classics Series
The selling qualities of this famous series cannot be
denied.
The Half Dollar Choral Series
Low in price, but high in quality.
Winner's EureKa Methods
For all Instruments.
Half a million sold.
'y Migazine for TEACHER, PUPIL and LOVER OF MUSIC
Tne Greatest Trade Winner W Know
There is no doubt about the selling qualities of these goods, not only are
they the best selling editions in the world, but they are the best made, the
best edited, and best printed. Our Motto, "AW how cheap, but how
good" is apparent in every book and every sheet of Music.
OLIVER DITSON COMPANY, Boston
CHAS. H. DITSON <& CO., New York
LYON « l HEALY. Chicago
J. E. DITSON <& CO., Philadelphia
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