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Frederic Norton's fairy play, "Pinkie and the
Fairies," is scheduled for production here next fall.
Among the new Viennese productions which
have been secured by Chappell & Co. are Lehar's
"Le Comte de Luxembourg," which will be pro-
duced in London at Daly's Theater before the
end of June; and "Fuerstenkind" and "Zigeuner-
liebe," also 'by Lehar, and "Didi," by Oscar Strauss.
At the Turin a few weeks ago Mario Costa's
opera, "Captain Fracassa," was produced, and
received splendid notices from the critics. His
"Histoire d'un Pierrot" was produced recent-
ly at the New Theatre, New York. Franco
Leoni, another Chappell composer, has written a
new opera, "Tzigane," which is produced in
Genoa. "Fallen Fairies," by W. S. Gilbert and
Edward German, which has aroused a vast
amount of favorable comment, is also published
by Chappell & Co.
"Havana," which was one of the firm's best
sellers in 1909, music by Leslie Stuart, is now
running in Chicago. There are three companies
of "The Climax," music by Joseph Carl Breil, on
tour. One of the most popular songs of 1909 was
Publishers Have Rich Material for 1910, "The Song of the Soul," from "The Climax." It
Headed by "The Arcadians," Which Is Al- has been reported that more than a million
ready a Success—Shuberts Get New Pro- copies of the song have been sold, but this is
duction—Another Opera by Lehar Coming. not yet true.
Chappell & Co. are now making a feature of
Chappell & Co., at the end of the first month choral works, and in order to Introduce these
of the year, have material for a catalog for in England have formed a choral society called
1910 which is remarkable for present successes "The Queen's Hall Choral Society." Among the
and promise of future ones. Presented here- recent works published are "Leaves from Ossian,"
with, it should prove interesting reading for the by Liza Lehmann; "The Wedding of Shon Mac-
trade in general. The programme for 1910, as Lean," by Hubert Bath; "Ulysses and the Sirens,"
it is termed by Walter Eastman, the New York by Paul Puget; "The Quest of Rapunzel," by
manager, started off with the production by Clutsam. This firm also publish the cantata.
Charles Frohman of "The Arcadians" at the "Bonduca," by Henry Purcell, first published in
Liberty Theater, this city. The notices are 1695.
unanimous in declaring that the piece has come
to stay, and are unique in that not one of them
has been of an adverse nature. The next pro-
duction here will be "The Man With the Three
wives" (Der Mann mit den drei Frauen) by
Franz Lehar, which is to be produced within a
In this column all queries relating to music and tht
few months. The waltz from this opera is al- music trade will be gladly answered.
Silas M. Rollins, Quick, W. Va.—All we can
ready in considerable demand here.
Next fall will come the production of the say is that the offer you describe is exactly
musical comedy, "Our Miss Gibbs," music by similar to one which several other prominent
Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, which is now publishers in this city make. One thing that is
in its second year at the Gaiety Theater, London. certain is that it is the best that you can expect
Leslie Stuart's new opera, "Captain Kidd," which from any publisher after he has made it, and
was produced two weeks ago at Wyndham's it is lor you to decide if you will accept it. If
Theater, London, with great success, will be given your song becomes a success you will receive a
on Broadway before many months have passed. royalty; if not, you will at least be in good
"Dear Little Denmark," the musical piece by company, for in many cases this season pub-
Paul A. Rubens, which played for many months lishers have failed to push to success their own
to full houses at the Prince of Wales Theater special favorites.
Harry B. Shuvall, New York City.—As in any
in London, has just been secured by Messrs.
Sam S. & Lee Shubert, Inc., for production here. other business, if you go after a thing yourself
you are more likely to get it than if you merely
write and ask for it. You will not find it easy
to get a hearing if you go to one of the offices,
but that only serves to show that a letter would
get less attention. However, if you fail of a
hearing satisfactory to you, submit your matter
in writing to one of the leading publishers and
you will at least get a reply.
week finishing the odds and ends of the work
he was doing there.
Mr. Browne has been in the music business
for the past twelve years. At one time he was
general manager of the Harry Von Tilzer Music
Publishing Co. With the Laemmle house he will
act as assistant to William H. Penn, the New
York manager. He is well known as a lyric
writer, his most recent work being as author
of the words of five songs which Julian Eltinge
has taken for his tour with Harry Lauder, and
of which the music was written by Mr. Penn.
Among the more prominent of Mr. Browne's
other songs, published by various houses, were
"A Little Boy in Blue," "Coon, Coon, Coon,"
"Down on the Farm," "It's the Man Behind the
Gun," and "I Don't Care If You Never Come
Back." He also wrote both words and music,
of "I Need the Money," "The Lass from the
County Mayo," "The Meaning of U. S. A.," "The
Man in the Overalls," and "My Little Eskimo."
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"Amo," one of the songs which Shapiro has
been rapidly pushing into national prestige, is
referred to by Variety as "another number worth
while" in last week's bill at a local theater, with
the addition, "the others amounted to nothing
and got the same."
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THE F. B. HAVILAND PUBLISHING CO.
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TfiEREVIEWflEARS
THAT there has been more than one music
catalog offered for sale or agency in this town
lately.
THAT business with the local publishers showed
a great improvement last month, as compared
with the somewhat dismal December trade.
THAT the January doings serve to accentuate
the fact that the music publishing business itself,
when conditions are met, is one of the best.
THAT it has been again shown to be true that
men engaged in some other calling are acting
unwisely if they try music publishing.
THAT now is a good time for the regular dealers
and their publishers to "get together" with a
view to a mutual understanding as to how the
former may best meet competition.
THAT the dealers will get more encouragement
than they expect, if they show a disposition to
come half way with an energetic spirit.
THAT Leo. Feist has secured the publishing
rights to Henry B. Harris' initial musical pro-
duction, "A Skylark," which is scheduled for
Wallack's Theater on Easter Monday.
THAT several other publishers were after these
rights, but the one mentioned "beat 'em to it."
THAT the offices of E. T. Paull contain a New
York Stock Exchange ticker, the only one
among the local, publishers' offices.
THAT the two weeks spent in Boston by "Dick
Whittington" (Witmark) led to several changes
in both company and production, but that "Dick"
will be feeling better ere he reaches Broadway.
THAT George Lashwood's leading feature, "In
the Twi-twi-light" (T. B. Harms & Francis, Day
& Hunter) is being used by a few other singers
who have obtained the necessary permission.
THAT Herbert Clifton, the English double-
voiced singer, now in this country, has among
his numbers a song conspicuously like "Put on
Your Old Grey Bonnet," although it is not so
£ood as that Remick production.
THAT Chas. K. Harris says he never before
received so many early inquiries for a ballad as
have come in regarding "In the City Where No-
body Cares."
THAT the writers of the Trebuhs catalog will
be retained, but their work will, of course, be
copyrighted and published by Harris.
THAT David Rose, formerly the Trebuhs pro-
fessional manager, has joined the professional
staff of the Ted. Snyder Co.
THAT Edward Laska returned to this city
Wednesday after a stay of several days at Lake-
wood, N. J., where he went with a cold, from
which he has recovered.
THEODORE WESTMAN
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