Music Trade Review
Issue: 1915 Vol. 60 N. 6 - Page 52
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
52
Conducted by B. B. Wilson
RE=ELECT PRESENT OFFICERS.
BOSTON TRADE OPTIMISTIC.
White-Smith Musical Publishing Co. Report
Successful Year—New Cadman Song.
Some New Thompson Publications — W . T .
Small Booking Good Orders for Wood Co.—
"Cadenza" Makes a Hit—Cantatas Issued by
Oliver Ditson Co. W i n Praise.
BOSTON,
(Special to The Review.)
MASS., February 1.—At
the
annual
meeting of the White-Smith Music Publishing Co.,
held late last week at the offices of the company,
62 Stanhope street, the same officers as last year
were re-elected, namely: President, D. L. White;
treasurer and clerk, W. M. Bacon; directors these,
and Banks M. Davison, C. A. White and L. P.
Maguire, the latter of New York. The company
reports having had a most successful year.
The day previous to the meeting the officers
met at the Winthrop home of President D. L.
White and were entertained at dinner.
Business with the White-Smith Co. since the
first of the year has been excellent, a "Knighthood
Song," by Cadman, lately published, is now being
sung by David Bispham. A new Cadman song is-
sued to-day, entitled "The Hidden Song," is ex-
pected to exceed in popularity any of his com-
positions. The White-Smith house is elated over
the fact that three of the "Desert" songs are being
sung by three noted artists—Mme. Schumann-
Heink, Miss Christine Miller and Jane Osborn
Hannah, the latest to take up these songs.
FIGHT MUSIC SUPPLEMENTS.
Canadian Publishers and Dealers Claim Trade
Is Injured as a Result of the Gifts of Free
Music Made in Various Publications.
Music publishers and dealers of Canada are
making a strong fight against the introduction into
that country from the United States of music in
the form of supplements to various publications.
The trade is endeavoring to force the entrance of
such publications into Canada as parcels of music
and therefore dutiable and alleges that the sale of
music in the Dominion has suffered severely
through the distribution of free sheet music in the
manner complained of. It is claimed that the sale
of teaching music suffers the most severely, as
many teachers make no secret of the fact that they
secure their supply of new music from the various
prominent American musical publications contain-
ing supplements of music of that class.
TO PUBLISH IN PHILADELPHIA'
The Fowler-Wells Co., a new firm of music pub-
lishers, have opened offices at 1701 Walnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Clajence Wells, a prominent mu-
sician, is president of the new company, which has
already issued its first two publications, a march
song, "The Sands of Sandy Hook,'' and a dance,
"The Navy Swing,' both by Arthur Lenox.
The Music Reserve Bureau was incorporated this
week with a capital stock of $25,000 for the pur-
pose of representing music publishers, theatrical
managers, artists and others. Those interested are
F. Bozza, R. Odierno, R. Durrell, 1482 Broadway.
We are the publishers of
THE SONG OF SONGS
(Chanson du coenr brise)
Music by Moya
Three Keys : Ab, Bb and D
Send 12 Cents for Sample Copy
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd.
41E. 34th St., NEW YORK
Canadian Branch
347 Yonge St., TORONTO
THE PRESS AGENT-HE WAS THERE.
Lyrics Couldn't Be Mailed with Score of New
Song, but Must Be Forwarded by Cable, Ac-
cording to His Interesting Story.
That the day of the enthusiastic press agent has
not yet passed is evident from the report to the
effect that Emmy Wehlen, in "To-night's the
feeling of encouragement among the Boston pub- Night," introduced a new number entitled "Play
lishers, and scarcely one that is not feeling better Me That Tune." The music is by Paul A. Rubens
over improved conditions. The improvement is and the lyrics by Fred Thompson, which is as it
not very pronounced, but it is there all the same. should be. The press agent, however, put the final
Better still, collections are showing up better, the touch to the story by stating that the score was
publishers are seeing more money come in from sent to this country by mail and the words of the
outstanding obligations and a good many new ac- verses and choruses forwarded complete by cable.
As a matter oi" fact, the song is part of the original
counts have been opened.
A song of George Lowell Tracy, the Boston store, and is published by Chappell & Co.
composer, producer and musician, is among the
ORCHESTRA TOJiET $100,011.
new compositions of C, W. Thompson & Co. It is
(Special to The Review.)
entitled "Love's Whispering Breeze," to words by
CHICAGO, III., January 31.—A gift of $100,000 to
Margaret Wall Lawson. Other songs included in
Mr. Thompson's latest budget include: "My Ain establish a pension and benefit fund for members
Fireside," a Scotch song, by Ruth W. Hamilton; of the Chicago Symphony Oichestra was an-
"When Night Comes On," words and music by nounced to-day. A legacy received by Mrs. Eliza-
beth Sprague Coolidge from the estate of her
Agnes L. Morton; "My Song," by Florence Parr
father, A. A. Sprague, founder of Sprague, War-
Gere, and another by the same composer called
"Dance with the Tambourines"; "To Electra," ner & Co., wholesale grocers, will be donated. The
words by Robert Herrick and music by George fund will be known as the Albert Arnold Sprague
Foote; "Only," by Luella Olmsted Burnham, the Memorial Fund. Investment is left to the discre-
words for which were written by Lillian Whiting. tion of the trustees of the association.
Mr. Thompson reports an improvement in the
general situation.
William T. Small, manager for the B. F. Wood
The latest budget of music issued by Boosey &
Music Co., is off on his way to the Pacific Coast. Co., of New York and London, as usual contains
He left Boston about the middle of the month, a number of high-class songs that are worthy of
going first to some of the Canadian cities, includ- consideration of good singers and which will
ing Toronto, where he sent postals to his friends
doubtless receive due consideration. It would be
in the trade. At the present writing he is in Min- invidious to particularize in regard to the special
neapolis and will reach San Francisco February merits of the latest songs, for each compels the
12. "Bill," who has many friends both in and out attention of the discriminating singer. The latest
of the music publishing business, is likely to see issues are: "True Love Faileth Never," words by
all there is to see on the Coast.
Catherine B. Oteuad, music by Vernon Eville;
The Cadenza in its new form has made quite a "Reveille," words by Edward Teschemacher, music
hit, and Walter Jacobs is being congratulated on by Herbert Oliver; "Springtide of Love," words
his plan of adapting the monthly magazine to the by Frank Dempster Sherman, music by Wilfred
Sanderson; "When You Pass," words by P. J.
musical home as well as for the professional
O'Reilly, music by Wilfred Sanderson; "Ride On,
pianist. It contains many articles of interest.
Jacobs' Orchestra Monthly continues on its suc- Ride On in Majesty," words by H. H. Milman,
cessful career. The present issue contains the full music by Bevier Smith; "In Drowsy Dale," words
orchestra and piano score for "The Three by Caryl Battersby, music by Joan Trevalsa;
"April Morn," words by John Dowers, music by
Nymphs," by G. L. Cobb.
Robert Batten ; ''A Song of Faithfulness," words
Through the Oliver Ditson Co. two cantatas
have just been issued which bid fair to be in con- by Florence Hoare, music by Frances Allitsen.
siderable demand among lovers of vocal music.
They both are by Deems Taylor, a New Yorker,
who has done much for the cause of music. He
began composing during his senior year at New
York University. His first essay in the serious
field was a symphonic poem, "The Siren's Song,"
and not so very long ago "The Witch-Woman,"
which has been sung by Reinald Werrenrath, has
added to his laurels. Now comes "The Chambered
Nautilus," a cantata for mixed voices, with piano,
organ and orchestra, and "The Highwayman,"
cantata for baritone solo, chorus of mixed voices
and orchestra. Victor Harris, conductor of the
St. Cecilia Cub, of New York, says it is one of
the best things done in America in a long time.
The words of the first-named, as may be guessed,
are those of Oliver Wendell Holmes, while the
second is a ballad by Alfred Noyes.
(Special to The Review.)
BOSTON, MASS., January 27.—There is a general
LATEST BUDGET^F BOOSEY SONGS.
McKINLEYS TREMENDOUS HIT
CANADIAN COPYRIGHT LAW.
According to reports from Canada, the prospects
are exceedingly bright for early action on an ade-
quate copyright law in that country. A new law
has been drafted and will be presented to the
Canadian Parliament and it is hoped that a meas-
ure as drastic as the English copyright law will
be passed before the session is over.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
52
Conducted by B. B. Wilson
RE=ELECT PRESENT OFFICERS.
BOSTON TRADE OPTIMISTIC.
White-Smith Musical Publishing Co. Report
Successful Year—New Cadman Song.
Some New Thompson Publications — W . T .
Small Booking Good Orders for Wood Co.—
"Cadenza" Makes a Hit—Cantatas Issued by
Oliver Ditson Co. W i n Praise.
BOSTON,
(Special to The Review.)
MASS., February 1.—At
the
annual
meeting of the White-Smith Music Publishing Co.,
held late last week at the offices of the company,
62 Stanhope street, the same officers as last year
were re-elected, namely: President, D. L. White;
treasurer and clerk, W. M. Bacon; directors these,
and Banks M. Davison, C. A. White and L. P.
Maguire, the latter of New York. The company
reports having had a most successful year.
The day previous to the meeting the officers
met at the Winthrop home of President D. L.
White and were entertained at dinner.
Business with the White-Smith Co. since the
first of the year has been excellent, a "Knighthood
Song," by Cadman, lately published, is now being
sung by David Bispham. A new Cadman song is-
sued to-day, entitled "The Hidden Song," is ex-
pected to exceed in popularity any of his com-
positions. The White-Smith house is elated over
the fact that three of the "Desert" songs are being
sung by three noted artists—Mme. Schumann-
Heink, Miss Christine Miller and Jane Osborn
Hannah, the latest to take up these songs.
FIGHT MUSIC SUPPLEMENTS.
Canadian Publishers and Dealers Claim Trade
Is Injured as a Result of the Gifts of Free
Music Made in Various Publications.
Music publishers and dealers of Canada are
making a strong fight against the introduction into
that country from the United States of music in
the form of supplements to various publications.
The trade is endeavoring to force the entrance of
such publications into Canada as parcels of music
and therefore dutiable and alleges that the sale of
music in the Dominion has suffered severely
through the distribution of free sheet music in the
manner complained of. It is claimed that the sale
of teaching music suffers the most severely, as
many teachers make no secret of the fact that they
secure their supply of new music from the various
prominent American musical publications contain-
ing supplements of music of that class.
TO PUBLISH IN PHILADELPHIA'
The Fowler-Wells Co., a new firm of music pub-
lishers, have opened offices at 1701 Walnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Clajence Wells, a prominent mu-
sician, is president of the new company, which has
already issued its first two publications, a march
song, "The Sands of Sandy Hook,'' and a dance,
"The Navy Swing,' both by Arthur Lenox.
The Music Reserve Bureau was incorporated this
week with a capital stock of $25,000 for the pur-
pose of representing music publishers, theatrical
managers, artists and others. Those interested are
F. Bozza, R. Odierno, R. Durrell, 1482 Broadway.
We are the publishers of
THE SONG OF SONGS
(Chanson du coenr brise)
Music by Moya
Three Keys : Ab, Bb and D
Send 12 Cents for Sample Copy
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd.
41E. 34th St., NEW YORK
Canadian Branch
347 Yonge St., TORONTO
THE PRESS AGENT-HE WAS THERE.
Lyrics Couldn't Be Mailed with Score of New
Song, but Must Be Forwarded by Cable, Ac-
cording to His Interesting Story.
That the day of the enthusiastic press agent has
not yet passed is evident from the report to the
effect that Emmy Wehlen, in "To-night's the
feeling of encouragement among the Boston pub- Night," introduced a new number entitled "Play
lishers, and scarcely one that is not feeling better Me That Tune." The music is by Paul A. Rubens
over improved conditions. The improvement is and the lyrics by Fred Thompson, which is as it
not very pronounced, but it is there all the same. should be. The press agent, however, put the final
Better still, collections are showing up better, the touch to the story by stating that the score was
publishers are seeing more money come in from sent to this country by mail and the words of the
outstanding obligations and a good many new ac- verses and choruses forwarded complete by cable.
As a matter oi" fact, the song is part of the original
counts have been opened.
A song of George Lowell Tracy, the Boston store, and is published by Chappell & Co.
composer, producer and musician, is among the
ORCHESTRA TOJiET $100,011.
new compositions of C, W. Thompson & Co. It is
(Special to The Review.)
entitled "Love's Whispering Breeze," to words by
CHICAGO, III., January 31.—A gift of $100,000 to
Margaret Wall Lawson. Other songs included in
Mr. Thompson's latest budget include: "My Ain establish a pension and benefit fund for members
Fireside," a Scotch song, by Ruth W. Hamilton; of the Chicago Symphony Oichestra was an-
"When Night Comes On," words and music by nounced to-day. A legacy received by Mrs. Eliza-
beth Sprague Coolidge from the estate of her
Agnes L. Morton; "My Song," by Florence Parr
father, A. A. Sprague, founder of Sprague, War-
Gere, and another by the same composer called
"Dance with the Tambourines"; "To Electra," ner & Co., wholesale grocers, will be donated. The
words by Robert Herrick and music by George fund will be known as the Albert Arnold Sprague
Foote; "Only," by Luella Olmsted Burnham, the Memorial Fund. Investment is left to the discre-
words for which were written by Lillian Whiting. tion of the trustees of the association.
Mr. Thompson reports an improvement in the
general situation.
William T. Small, manager for the B. F. Wood
The latest budget of music issued by Boosey &
Music Co., is off on his way to the Pacific Coast. Co., of New York and London, as usual contains
He left Boston about the middle of the month, a number of high-class songs that are worthy of
going first to some of the Canadian cities, includ- consideration of good singers and which will
ing Toronto, where he sent postals to his friends
doubtless receive due consideration. It would be
in the trade. At the present writing he is in Min- invidious to particularize in regard to the special
neapolis and will reach San Francisco February merits of the latest songs, for each compels the
12. "Bill," who has many friends both in and out attention of the discriminating singer. The latest
of the music publishing business, is likely to see issues are: "True Love Faileth Never," words by
all there is to see on the Coast.
Catherine B. Oteuad, music by Vernon Eville;
The Cadenza in its new form has made quite a "Reveille," words by Edward Teschemacher, music
hit, and Walter Jacobs is being congratulated on by Herbert Oliver; "Springtide of Love," words
his plan of adapting the monthly magazine to the by Frank Dempster Sherman, music by Wilfred
Sanderson; "When You Pass," words by P. J.
musical home as well as for the professional
O'Reilly, music by Wilfred Sanderson; "Ride On,
pianist. It contains many articles of interest.
Jacobs' Orchestra Monthly continues on its suc- Ride On in Majesty," words by H. H. Milman,
cessful career. The present issue contains the full music by Bevier Smith; "In Drowsy Dale," words
orchestra and piano score for "The Three by Caryl Battersby, music by Joan Trevalsa;
"April Morn," words by John Dowers, music by
Nymphs," by G. L. Cobb.
Robert Batten ; ''A Song of Faithfulness," words
Through the Oliver Ditson Co. two cantatas
have just been issued which bid fair to be in con- by Florence Hoare, music by Frances Allitsen.
siderable demand among lovers of vocal music.
They both are by Deems Taylor, a New Yorker,
who has done much for the cause of music. He
began composing during his senior year at New
York University. His first essay in the serious
field was a symphonic poem, "The Siren's Song,"
and not so very long ago "The Witch-Woman,"
which has been sung by Reinald Werrenrath, has
added to his laurels. Now comes "The Chambered
Nautilus," a cantata for mixed voices, with piano,
organ and orchestra, and "The Highwayman,"
cantata for baritone solo, chorus of mixed voices
and orchestra. Victor Harris, conductor of the
St. Cecilia Cub, of New York, says it is one of
the best things done in America in a long time.
The words of the first-named, as may be guessed,
are those of Oliver Wendell Holmes, while the
second is a ballad by Alfred Noyes.
(Special to The Review.)
BOSTON, MASS., January 27.—There is a general
LATEST BUDGET^F BOOSEY SONGS.
McKINLEYS TREMENDOUS HIT
CANADIAN COPYRIGHT LAW.
According to reports from Canada, the prospects
are exceedingly bright for early action on an ade-
quate copyright law in that country. A new law
has been drafted and will be presented to the
Canadian Parliament and it is hoped that a meas-
ure as drastic as the English copyright law will
be passed before the session is over.
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