The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

8 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. COMMENTS ON MARCH RECORDS. Plenty of variety marks the list of new Edison Gold Moulded Records for March. The twenty-five new Records for the month include four by the Edison Military Band, two by the Edison Symphony Orchestra, a cornet solo, a mandolin solo, four vocal duets, ten vocal solos, one talking with music, one fife and drum corps and one minstrel. The purchaser of the entire list wiil find himself the possessor of a lot of Records that will furnish a delightful evening's entertainment and be sufficiently diversified to amuse any company, either large or small. All of the vocal selections but one are accompanied by a complete orchestra, and these accompaniments are a most delightful feature of each Record. Those who buy any of them will find the accompaniments quite as attractive as the songs themselves. No. 8624, "The Gondolier," an intermezzo played by the Edison Military Band, is the new $5,000 instrumental hit purchased by Shapiro, Remick & Co., proprietors of the WhitneyWarner Company, who popularized "Hiawatha." The publishers expect as great popularity for "The Gondolier" as was achieved by "Creole Belles" and "Hiawatha." This selection has an exceedingly attractive air, and is played by the Edison Military Band in a manner that does the selection full justice. It is certain to be a popular Record. No. 8625, "May dee" ("Pretty South Sea Island Lady"), is a song written by Arthur J. Lamb, the music of which was composed by Harry Von Tilzer. This song, with orchestra accompaniment, as sung by Arthur Collins, is a worthy addition to Mr. Collins' long list of good selling Records. The air of the song is of a character that cannot fail to make this Record popular. No. 8626, "For Sale — A Baby," is a new descriptive song by Charles K. Harris, and is sung with orchestra accompaniment by Byron G. Harlan. Mr. Harlan's rendition of Mr. Harris' songs has made this class of Records in great demand. The story told by the song is very pathetic. Mr. Harlan sings the selection in excellent style. No. 8627, "A Winter's Evening," an overture by the Edison Symphony Orchestra, is taken from "To-Night We Say Farewell," a potpourri by R. Schlepegrall. The music is charming and the Record is finely played. No. 8628, "Somebody's Waiting 'Neath Southern Skies," is a sentimental male duet by Harry MacDonough and John H. Bieling, who sing together for the first time. The result of their effort is a Record of much merit, their voices blending together finely. An orchestra accompaniment adds to the beauty of the selection. The words of the song are by Arthur J. Lamb and the music by John W. Bratton. No. 8629, "Bye, Bye, My Honey," is another of Billy Golden's inimitable coon songs, the demand for which shows little signs of diminution. "Bye, Bye, My Honey," is as full of coon talking and singing as "Rabbit Hash," and should equal it in popularity. No. 8630, "Du Du," air and variations, is a cornet solo, with orchestra accompaniment, played by Bohumir Kryl. This composition shows what can be done with the cornet when played by an artist of the first rank. No. 8631, "Alabama Minstrels," is the first of a new series of minstrel Records, and is made by the Edison Minstrels. The introductory overture is the "Tariff Galop," and after the usual jokes Harry MacDonough sings the ballad, "Down in Mobile Long Ago," the chorus being sung by a quartette. One of the best minstrel Records ever made and one that represents unusual care and expense in the making. All who hear this Record will realize that in making Master Records the National Phonograph Co. is leaving nothing undone to make its Records superior to anything on the market. No. 8632, "Uncle Sammy March," is a twostep by Holzmann, and is played by the Edison Military Band. It has a bell solo and is an excellent Record in, every respect. This selection was listed in January as a xylophone solo and became very popular. It has been made as a band Record at the general request of the trade. It v/ill be one of the best sellers on the list. No. 8633, "I'm Longing for My Old Kentucky Home," is a descriptive song, with orchestra accompaniment, which introduces to the Edison Phonograph public Harry Anthony, a new singer. Mr. Anthony is a well known vocalist, and has a fine tenor voice. His first Record is an excellent one and promises much for the future. The music of this song is very pretty. It was written by J. B. Muller. The words are by Vincent Bryan. No. 8634*, "In the Lives of Famous Men," is a comic song with orchestra accompaniment. It is sung by Rob Roberts. It is topical in character and shows how great men gain distinction. It has witty hits on Washington, Columbus, Macbeth, Wagner and other men of fame. Edward P. Moran is the writer of the words of this ditty and Seymour Furth wrote the music. Every word can be clearly understood, adding much to the desirability of the selection. No. 8635, "Auction Sale of a Musical Instrument Store,'* is a good descriptive talking and musical Record by Len Spencer and Parke Hunter. It introduces various musical instruments and musical effects, with a funny talk by Mr. Spencer upon the merits of each instrument as it is put up for auction. No. 8636, "Traumerei," is a mandolin solo of Schumann's delightful composition, and is played by Samuel Siegel. IT is an excellent mandolin Record. No. 8637, "Hannah, Won't You Open That Door?" is a coon song, with orchestra accompaniment, by Arthur Collins. It is a song of the "Bill Bailey" style. It tells how Bill Johnson stands outside the door, cold and hungry, and appeals to Hannah to open the door and let him in. The air is catchy, the words funny,