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R. F. WINNINGHAM GOES TO BOSTON
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
THE MODERN PLANT OF G. SCHIRMER
PATRIOTIC SONGS IN THE FACTORY
To Represent the A. J. Stasny Music Co. in Buildings Up-to-the-Minute in Construction and New York Concern Assembles Entire Force
New England Territory
Equipment Now Occupied in Long Island City
Each Day for Purpos«*-:*f Singing Patriotic
—Welfare of Employes Generously Considered
StC>njs4BExpected to Instill Love of Country
Robert P. Winningham, formerly road rep-
resentative of the A. J. Stasny Music Co., has The marvelous growth of the music publish-
A large firm of manufacturers of c c ' - '
been appointed manager of the Boston branch of ing industry in this country is exemplified in classes of dry goods, with headquarters in (1"
the modern plant of G. Schirmer, Inc., situated city and factories in Switzerland, has -i
in Long Island City within fifteen minutes of a plan which it calls to the attention oi •
the heart of the metropolis. The model build- business houses in this city.
ing, constructed of concrete and glass, is sur- Every day a little before luncheor '.
rounded by an expanse of open space which assembles its entire force to sing "America"
permits of plenty of light and fresh air. The and the "Star-Spangled Banner." 1 tic purpose
interior is equipped with the best of heating •of these meetings is to impress upon all the
and ventilating systems.
employes of the house the meaning and value
The plant is very efficiently laid out and the of patriotism, says Greater New York.
manufacturing equipment is most modern. The
The idea was suggested by the consideration
printing department has some of the newest that probably not one person in ten knows or
presses known to the printing arts and pro- remembers the words of the two national songs.
duces excey^ionally fine color and rotogravure It occurred to the owners of the business that
work. The workmen throughout the plant are if the churches, schools, business firms and pub-
carefully selected and are thoroughly experi- lic gatherings should encourage the singing of
enced in their line.
the anthems at some time during each day, the
A very close relationship is maintained in the feeling of patriotism would be greatly encour-
Schirmer plant between employer and employe. aged.
Here is one place where the high cost of living
The experiment carried into effect by this
Robert F. Winningham
the concern. He has gained considerable popu- problem seems to be solved. A restaurant is house, which will not permit its name to be used
larity, owing to his having a rich baritone voice, maintained for the benefit of the employes where because it does not wish to give any basis for
which should do much to win him many friends the best and most substantial of food may be suspicion that its experiment is actuated for
in his new position. The whole New England procured at absolute cost. The service and free advertising, is proving a great success. The
territory will be under his direction, and Mr. overhead expenses are met by the firm. A very singing has improved with each repetition and
Winning-ham has gotten together some new and fine meal may thus be procured at an incredit- only about ten minutes are now required for it.
novel advertising schemes with which he hopes ably small cost. Plans are also^jjnder way for
the installation of bowling alleys and smoking
to make his presence felt.
rooms for the employes. During the spring a PEGGY BROOKS "STOPS THE SHOW"
'baseball field will be levelled off near the plant.
Peggy Brooks opened at Keith's Theatre,
TWO POPULAR NOVELTY SONGS
G. Schirmer, Inc., are owners of additional Washington, D. C, on Saturday of last week
Two novelty songs utterly unlike in every space adjoining their plant where more modern using William Jerome's "Come on Over Here,
way save that each has qualities which will do buildings will be erected as necessary.
It's a Wonderful Place," as her feature num-
much to make them popular are "Good Morning
ber, and with such success that it delayed the
Glory" and "Somewhere in Delaware," both the
show. This song, which is published by
A PROMISING IRISH SONG
work of Will J. Harris and Harry I. Robinson,
the Wm. Jerome Publishing Corp., is being
two talented writers who have reunited in order "You Don't Have to Be Irish to Be Welcome in favorably received wherever it is heard.
to turn out some more songs. Jos. W. Stern &
an Irishman's Hb"rHe," Issued Just in Time for
Co. are publishing these numbers as well as a
St. Patrick's Day—Preparing Special Displays
comedy song by the same writers called "When
QUEEN OF BALLADS
Abraham Lincoln Freed the Slaves He Forgot
The new Irish song by Bartly Costello and
the Married Men."
Theodore Morse called "You Don't Have to Be
Irish to Be Welconjc in an Irishman's Home" is
meeting witnTavorable success. Many dealers
Two Sensational English
are taking advantage "of the special offer made
Ballad Successes
by Leo Feist, Inc., the^finblishers^. in circulars
recently sent out to the trade making 6 cents
a copy a special introductory price. Numerous
By Darl McBoyle
dialers are a.lso-oo-operating with the publishers-
Music by Otto Motzan
and preparing special displays of the number for
KARCZAG PUB. CO., Inc.
St. Patrick's Day..
62-64 W. 45th St., 7th Floor, New York
"A TEAR,
A KISS,
A SMILE"
"Somewhere a Voice is Calling"
"The Sunshine of Your Smile"
T. B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter
62 West 45th Street
NEW YORK
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Publishers
WALTER JACOBS
8 Bosworth St.,
BOSTON, MASS.
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The Song of the foment
"KEEP THE HOME
FIRES BURNING"
(Till the Boys Come Home)
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BOSTON
NEW YORK
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