Music Trade Review
Issue: 1916 Vol. 62 N. 6 - Page 50
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
50
Conducted by B. B. Wilson
SHOULD DISCUSS BUSINESS.
ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW!
C. C. Church Believes That Trade Topics
Should Not Be Barred at Local Association
Meetings—Reaching the Piano Man.
C. C. Church, head of Church-Paxson & Co.,
music publishers, New York, and a member of the
(ireater New York Music Publishers and Dealers'
Association, declared that there is a real oppor-
tunity for injecting business discussions into that
organization in spite of the conditions under which
it was formed. "It appears to me," said Mr.
Church, "that various matters of business could be
discussed very profitably at the various meetings
which represent practically the only occasion when
the local trade gets together. It would prove
profitable to a majority of the members to listen
*Jk^»*
"~
By James
to talks by representatives of the leading houses
\ ^
A big leap year number tliat's making
in the industry on business methods and condi-
the most conservative, non-enthusiastic jump right up in
tions. I do not see why business should be barred
the air and-shout. In New York City last week fifteen headliners fea-
at the meetings or why it would tend to disturb or
tured "Nathan." It's a novelty with a punch and a song that jets the masses.
disrupt the present association in any way.
Other Numbers Worth While
"Nathan" has all the qualities that go to
"I also believe that the conventions of the piano
"We've Got Another Washington and
make up the big hits and if you don't find it
Wilson Is His Name." Endorsed by Presi-
dealers this year should be attended by a commit-
your biggest seller then all bets are off.
dent Wilson. Watch this song go all over
tee of representative music publishers, who might
America. Everywhere you go they are wait-
find the way open to point out to the piano men
"Nathan" is backed by unique display ma-
ing for you to sing it.
why they should handle music and how they could
terial and a publicity campaign such as has
"You're Just Like an Angel to Me."
make it pay. There is a big field for this work.
been given to but few songs in the history of
A tender ballad. If you sold "If I Had My
Way," and "You Are the Rose of My Heart,"
Take the Steinert chain of stores through New
the business.
by the same writer, you will want to sell this.
England for instance. Some handle music and
"At Breakfast Time He Always Has a
Retail prices 25 cents, 18 cents to dealers,
some don't, and yet through proper education and
Lily." By the author of "Billy," with a greater
15
cents
in
lots
of
100
or
over.
All
jobbers.
a better understanding of the subject the Steinert
surprise at the end. Never misses a sale when
Ask us for details.
demonstrated.
officials and the heads of similar chains might be
persuaded to give serious attention to the sale of
sheet music, both of the standard and popular
grades. In many ways there is a big field for con-
JACK GLOGAU IN THE WEST.
certed action on the part of music publishers and together. One live publisher, however, has taken
the bull by the horns and offers to contribute $200
their representatives."
tn the fair fund provided four other publishers con- Member of Feist Staff Placing Numbers with
tribute a like amount, or he will contribute $100 if
Many Acts.
WANT SUPPORT FOR ACTOR'S FUND. nine other publishers will do the same thing, the
Jack Glogau, of the staff of Leo Feist, Inc., is at
Effort Being Made to Interest Publishers in object being to make the total trade contribution at
present traveling in the West, placing the leading
least
$1,000.
Checks
may
be
sent
to
Mrs.
Florence
Forthcoming Event—One Publisher's Gen-
numbers of the Feist line with many prominent
O'Neill, at the Hotel Astor.
erous Proposition—Lack of Enthusiasm.
acts. Among the songs being featured is "Sweet
Cider Time, When You Were Mine," a new num-
DEATH OF ARTHUR W. FRENCH.
There is now an active attempt being made to
interest the local music publishers in the Actors' Connecticut Author Claimed He Wrote Verses ber by Joe McCarthy and Percy Wenrich. This
song is declared to be a second "Tulip and Rose,"
Fund Fair, to be held May 1 to 7, and which is
for "Silver Threads Among the Gold."
and has already proven unusually popular profes-
expected to outshine all previous efforts in that
sionally.
direction. It is claimed, and properly, that the
Arthur Wells French, a retired newspaper man
mutual interests of the actor and the publisher, the and the author of a number of songs of more or
KARCZAG CO. SIGNS DE COSTA.
importance of the former in making popular the
less popularity, died at his home in Bridgeport,
productions of the latter, make the welfare of the Conn., last week in his seventieth year. Mr.
The Karczag Publishing Co., New York, an-
actor of real interest to the music man.
French often declared that he wrote the verses
nounces that it has signed an agreement with Leon
Up to the present the interest of the publishers
for "Silver Threads Among the Gold" and sub- De Costa, the well-known composer, whereby
in the fund has been chiefly of the negative sort, mitted them to H. P. Danks, who made suggestions
the latter will write all the interpolations for the
despite the efforts of Mrs. Florence O'Neill, Daniel
and supplied the music. Mr. French's claim was
American productions of the company's European
Frohman's personal representative, to bring them
never proven.
operettas.
NAT'AN! NAT'AN!
K E 1 N J D I S , 145 West 45th St., NEW YORK
WOMAN FOREVER" MARCH!!
By E. T. Paull
For though she almost blushes to reign,
Though love's own flowers wreathe the chain,
Disguise the bondage as we will,
'Tis woman—woman rules us still.
Just Published
The Latest, Up to the Minute March, One Step-Two Step.
Magnificent Title Page, Specially Designed for This Piece. Best Ever.
Handsome Women, Beautiful Flowers, Inspiring Music. Easy to Play.
I
'
•
"Woman Forever" is positively the most striking name for a march title that could be used at the present time. Will sell on sight. Nothing
better published. One of E. T. Paull's very best compositions. The coming march hit of the year. Will be used by women clubs, women
socials, women organizations, women receptions, in the home and by women everywhere. Every dealer should have copies of this piece on
sale now. Special rates will be given to any dealer who will mention this ad. Published by
E. T. PAULL MUSIC CO.
242 West 42nd Street, New York
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
50
Conducted by B. B. Wilson
SHOULD DISCUSS BUSINESS.
ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW!
C. C. Church Believes That Trade Topics
Should Not Be Barred at Local Association
Meetings—Reaching the Piano Man.
C. C. Church, head of Church-Paxson & Co.,
music publishers, New York, and a member of the
(ireater New York Music Publishers and Dealers'
Association, declared that there is a real oppor-
tunity for injecting business discussions into that
organization in spite of the conditions under which
it was formed. "It appears to me," said Mr.
Church, "that various matters of business could be
discussed very profitably at the various meetings
which represent practically the only occasion when
the local trade gets together. It would prove
profitable to a majority of the members to listen
*Jk^»*
"~
By James
to talks by representatives of the leading houses
\ ^
A big leap year number tliat's making
in the industry on business methods and condi-
the most conservative, non-enthusiastic jump right up in
tions. I do not see why business should be barred
the air and-shout. In New York City last week fifteen headliners fea-
at the meetings or why it would tend to disturb or
tured "Nathan." It's a novelty with a punch and a song that jets the masses.
disrupt the present association in any way.
Other Numbers Worth While
"Nathan" has all the qualities that go to
"I also believe that the conventions of the piano
"We've Got Another Washington and
make up the big hits and if you don't find it
Wilson Is His Name." Endorsed by Presi-
dealers this year should be attended by a commit-
your biggest seller then all bets are off.
dent Wilson. Watch this song go all over
tee of representative music publishers, who might
America. Everywhere you go they are wait-
find the way open to point out to the piano men
"Nathan" is backed by unique display ma-
ing for you to sing it.
why they should handle music and how they could
terial and a publicity campaign such as has
"You're Just Like an Angel to Me."
make it pay. There is a big field for this work.
been given to but few songs in the history of
A tender ballad. If you sold "If I Had My
Way," and "You Are the Rose of My Heart,"
Take the Steinert chain of stores through New
the business.
by the same writer, you will want to sell this.
England for instance. Some handle music and
"At Breakfast Time He Always Has a
Retail prices 25 cents, 18 cents to dealers,
some don't, and yet through proper education and
Lily." By the author of "Billy," with a greater
15
cents
in
lots
of
100
or
over.
All
jobbers.
a better understanding of the subject the Steinert
surprise at the end. Never misses a sale when
Ask us for details.
demonstrated.
officials and the heads of similar chains might be
persuaded to give serious attention to the sale of
sheet music, both of the standard and popular
grades. In many ways there is a big field for con-
JACK GLOGAU IN THE WEST.
certed action on the part of music publishers and together. One live publisher, however, has taken
the bull by the horns and offers to contribute $200
their representatives."
tn the fair fund provided four other publishers con- Member of Feist Staff Placing Numbers with
tribute a like amount, or he will contribute $100 if
Many Acts.
WANT SUPPORT FOR ACTOR'S FUND. nine other publishers will do the same thing, the
Jack Glogau, of the staff of Leo Feist, Inc., is at
Effort Being Made to Interest Publishers in object being to make the total trade contribution at
present traveling in the West, placing the leading
least
$1,000.
Checks
may
be
sent
to
Mrs.
Florence
Forthcoming Event—One Publisher's Gen-
numbers of the Feist line with many prominent
O'Neill, at the Hotel Astor.
erous Proposition—Lack of Enthusiasm.
acts. Among the songs being featured is "Sweet
Cider Time, When You Were Mine," a new num-
DEATH OF ARTHUR W. FRENCH.
There is now an active attempt being made to
interest the local music publishers in the Actors' Connecticut Author Claimed He Wrote Verses ber by Joe McCarthy and Percy Wenrich. This
song is declared to be a second "Tulip and Rose,"
Fund Fair, to be held May 1 to 7, and which is
for "Silver Threads Among the Gold."
and has already proven unusually popular profes-
expected to outshine all previous efforts in that
sionally.
direction. It is claimed, and properly, that the
Arthur Wells French, a retired newspaper man
mutual interests of the actor and the publisher, the and the author of a number of songs of more or
KARCZAG CO. SIGNS DE COSTA.
importance of the former in making popular the
less popularity, died at his home in Bridgeport,
productions of the latter, make the welfare of the Conn., last week in his seventieth year. Mr.
The Karczag Publishing Co., New York, an-
actor of real interest to the music man.
French often declared that he wrote the verses
nounces that it has signed an agreement with Leon
Up to the present the interest of the publishers
for "Silver Threads Among the Gold" and sub- De Costa, the well-known composer, whereby
in the fund has been chiefly of the negative sort, mitted them to H. P. Danks, who made suggestions
the latter will write all the interpolations for the
despite the efforts of Mrs. Florence O'Neill, Daniel
and supplied the music. Mr. French's claim was
American productions of the company's European
Frohman's personal representative, to bring them
never proven.
operettas.
NAT'AN! NAT'AN!
K E 1 N J D I S , 145 West 45th St., NEW YORK
WOMAN FOREVER" MARCH!!
By E. T. Paull
For though she almost blushes to reign,
Though love's own flowers wreathe the chain,
Disguise the bondage as we will,
'Tis woman—woman rules us still.
Just Published
The Latest, Up to the Minute March, One Step-Two Step.
Magnificent Title Page, Specially Designed for This Piece. Best Ever.
Handsome Women, Beautiful Flowers, Inspiring Music. Easy to Play.
I
'
•
"Woman Forever" is positively the most striking name for a march title that could be used at the present time. Will sell on sight. Nothing
better published. One of E. T. Paull's very best compositions. The coming march hit of the year. Will be used by women clubs, women
socials, women organizations, women receptions, in the home and by women everywhere. Every dealer should have copies of this piece on
sale now. Special rates will be given to any dealer who will mention this ad. Published by
E. T. PAULL MUSIC CO.
242 West 42nd Street, New York
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