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MUSIC
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class of music included among the first issues of
song cycle by Mrs. Ross compiled especially for
the new edition is indicated by the fact that three Mme. Schumann-Heink, which she will sing some
of the numbers are the work of Caro Roma, whose time in June. This famous singer lately sang Mrs.
many successful compositions in the past act as her Ross' "Dawn in the Desert" in Los Angeles, Cal.,
with Mrs. Ross as the accompanist, and the num-
THAT the passing of the Lenten season is being introduction in this instance.
ber proved to be about the most popular one on the
The
first
ten
numbers
in
the
new
Harris
Stand-
viewed with considerable joy by those of the
ard Edition are "Let Not Your Heart Be program. The White-Smith house also reports
trade who blame tlu season for a certain slowing
Troubled," words and music by Caro Roma; "La that David Bispham is to sing "A Lover's Litany,"
down of business.
Sylvain," valse caprice by Atelier Bedois; "Dance by A. Walter Kramer, on June 30 at the Panama-
THAT one concern recently sent out a sample
Pacific Exposition, and Mr. Bispham probably will
of
the June 'Bugs,'' by Atelier Bedois; "Cathedral
copy of an old semi-sacrcd song with a sample
sing in addition Cadman's "A Knighthood Song,"
Echoes,"
by
Caro
Roma;
"The
Tiger
God,"
march
copy of a new ballad number and a strong circu-
by Jacques Bruska; "Pickin' on de Old Banjo," by which is proving a most popular number with men
lar boosting the latter.
Henry Widmer; "Somebody to Somebody," a bal- singers.
THAT the replies from thj dealers brought forth
lad by Caro Roma; "Dancing on the Green," by
The business of the B. F. Wood Co. is showing
orders that called for the old song and the new
Atelier Bedois; "Revels of the Brownies," Atelier up very well considering the general situation, a
ballad in the proportion of GO-40 in favor of the
Bedois, and "A Rustic Divertisement," a barn situation, however, which is improving according
former.
dance by Atelier Bedois.
to the traveling men. Good reports of business
THAT the occurrence only goes to show that the
continue to be heard from D'Auvergne Barnard,
It
is
argued
that
the
character
of
the
music
is
music publishing game, as it relates to the favor
the
London agent of the house, much of the busi-
such
that
it
is
especially
desirable
for
teaching
of the trade and public, continues to be one great
ness
on that end coming from the British Colonies,
purposes,
serving
to
keep
the
student
more
inter-
gamble.
Australia particularly.
THAT the success that has attended the placing ested than the general run of exercise pieces fre-
Walter Jacobs has a number of issues which are
on the market of Chappell & Co.'s new number quently used for instruction purposes.
enjoying their full measure of popularity. The
"Knitting" tends to make the future of the num-
ACTIVITY OF BOSTON PUBLISHERS. Cundy-Bettoney mandolin orchestra catalog, men-
ber appear very bright.
tioned in this department last month as having
THAT the argument for the honor of the first Wm. T. Small Returns from Panama-Pacific Ex-
been taken over by Mr. Jacobs, is meeting with
song hit of 1915 is now well under way.
position Full of Enthusiasm—Gradual Im-
unexpected success. "The Mandarin," a novelty
THAT Jerome Keit, Eastern sales manager for
provement
in Trade
Conditions—Recent
one-step by Norman Leigh, is now out, and as a
Jerome H. Remick & Co., spent this week chas-
White-Smith Publications—Walter Jacobs'
dance number is being taken up widely by or-
ing the more or kss elusive orders through New
Recent Issues—Other Items of Interest.
chestras and especially pianists. Jacob's Orchestra
England and catching quite a bunch.
Monthly in its new form is finding a wider circula-
(Special to The Review.)
THAT the "Irish" songs are now pushing the
BOSTON, MASS., March 29.—William T. Small is tion each month.
Hood of "soldier songs" very strongly for quantity
Charles W. Thompson's business is showing a
back home from his long trip to the Pacific Coast
honors.
and he is busy telling his coworkers in the B. F. marked improvement the past few weeks, and there
Wood Music Co. all about the Panama-Pacific has been an excellent demand for Easter music in
CHAS. K. HARRIS STANDARD EDITION Exposition, which, however, had not quite opened anticipation of the great church festival. Some new
when he was in San Francisco. Mr. Small left compositions from the Thompson house are about
Of High Class Music for General Use and
Boston
on January 12 and on his way borne made ready for the public.
Teaching Purposes Just Placed on the Mar-
stops at Denver, Salt Lake, Cincinnati and Pitts-
ket—Well-Known Composers Represented.
burgh. His trip proved to be a very profitable one.
Martinus Everardus Christian Kriens, formerly
The White-Smith Music Publishing Co. sees a conductor of the French Opera in New Orleans
There lias just been announced by the house of
Charles K. Harris the publication of the "Charles gradual improvement in conditions week by week. and a well-known Dutch composer and pianist, was
recently killed at the front in France. News to
K. Harris Standard Edition" of music, a collection Cadman songs continue to be in great demand, and
of melodious songs and instrumental numbers by the same may be said of several other composers this effect was received last week by his brother,
famous composers, which are equally acceptable whose works the White-Smith Co. publish. One Christian Kriens, composer and violinist, who has
for. general use and for teaching purposes. The of the forthcoming publications is to be a new a studio in Carnegie Hall.
MREVIEWflLVRS
The Greatest Campaign In Trade History
Now being carried on in the exploitation of
STANLEY MURPHY'S INSTANTANEOUS SONG HIT
T m On My Way To Dublin Bay"
It is being sung by hundreds of artists in practically every prominent vaude- .
ville theatre in the United States NOW.
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Order your copies a t once and order liberally. It's a sure thing. We are
selling this song for you, Mr. Dealer. All you have to do is to take the orders.
Also publishers of the following successes:
"On the 5.15"
"Alabama Jubilee"
"Come Over to Dover"
"Wrap Me in a Bundle"
"Everybody Rag With Me"
"Chinatown, My Chinatown 9
"Over the Hills to Mary"
"Oh, What a Beautiful Baby"
"When Our Mothers Rule the
World"
"When I Was a Dreamer"
JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
NEW
YORK
DETROIT