The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar-Dec 1907)

4 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Sept., 1907 for the green isle of Erin, as the chorus shows: " Why did they sell Killarney, all for the sake of fold, And the boys they would all tip the blarney. The valleys and dells, the shrine and the wells We all know that Ireland is poor, but still. The lake that no other on earth excels; Why did they sell Killarney?" Where fairies oft roamed thro' the woodland. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, John and Harry Dillon; publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, New York. 9687 At the Village Post Office Edison Vaudeville Company An amusing, original sketch, in which Messrs. Harlan, Porter and Murray, taking the parts of country "rubes" at a village store, cause a great deal of merriment by their good humored repartee, of which this is a specimen: Murray — "Give me a two cent stamp Mr Pustmaster. Harlan — Will I put it on the letter for you? Murray — No, I'll put it on myself. Harlan — Better put it on the letter; it'll do more good." The sketch concludes with a verse, sung by all, descriptive of their visit to New York City, and is partially interrupted toward the end by Angelina, the postoffice cat, trimming a predatory dog who dared to follow his master into the store. This Record must not be missed. Original arrangement and not published. 9688 'Neath the Old Cherry Tree, Sweet Marie Byron G. Harlan A tuneful, sentimental song, well sung by Mr. Harlan, who has made an excellent Record. No follower of sentimental ballads is surprised at meeting "Sweet Marie" again, either under cherry or chestnut tree. In this instance she plighted her troth under the old cherry tree and the hero is sitting alone, hoping that some day she and he will be again, in the shades of evening, under the sheltering branches. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Williams and Van Alstyne; publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 9689 Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer Edison Venetian Trio This special arrangement for the celebrated instrumental trio should be as widely popular as "Sonoma," the last Record they made for us, which was a very big seller. No combination of instruments can produce a greater sweetness and delicacy of tone than the flute, harp and violin, and we predict that this Record will make a great success. Music by William Vincent Wallace, but this special arrangement is not published. 9690 I've Had Many a Sweetheart But None Like You Reed Miller Mr. Miller has a very fine song in this, the second Record he had made for us. There is a splendid swing to it, and the fact that it is written in waltz time will do much to popularize it. It is a sentimental song, but with bright, cheerful words, that are well suited to the very catchy music that accompanies them. Mr. Miller is going to be one of our bestliked singers, and his Records should not be missed. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Harry D. Kerr; publishers, Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York. 9691 The King's Business Edison Mixed Quartette A beautiful Record of a well known and very popular sacred song. The voices blend exquisitely and by their evenness of volume make a harmonious whole rarely attained. There can be no question as to the popularity of this selection. It is sung unaccompanied. Music, Flora H. Cassell ; words, Dr. E. T. Cassell; published in various hymn books. 9692 Flanagan at the Doctor's , ., • . u . P1 SteVC P°J"ter Flanagan has a great doctor. One night, while waiting to see the doctor, Flanagan amused himself bv reading the testimonials on the desk, and was much impressed by the great skill of his physician He repeats some of them to the Professor. One said: "I can recommend your cure for rheumatism. You said I would be about after taking two doses. I only took two doses and I am already about— dead." Another ran: "In the short time you have treated me you have certainly done me good— and plenty. When I began taking your medicine," said a third, "I could see but little. Now I can see my finish. You told me to take one pill three times a day. I took it but I lost it,< and couldn t get it up again. Original arrangement and not published. 9693 Rakoczy March u , Edison Hungarian Orchestra This celebrated march, which is traditional, has been known among the Tziganes, or Hungarian Gypsies, for more than two centuries. One of them, Michael Barna by name is known to have played it in 1705. We have had many requests for it. The quaint character of the music and the instrumental effects incidental to true Hungarian melodies are splendidly brought out by our Hungarian Orchestra. Composer, unknown ; arranged by Theo. Moses-Tobani ; publisher, Carl Fischer, New York. 9694 Yesterday Reinald Werrenrath Mr Werrenrath's fine voice rings out grandly in his new sentimental song, which he sings with deep feeling. A song of this type, the words of which are fitted by the writer to his own music, speedily becomes popular, and is always a good seller. Orchestra ; accompaniment. Music and words, Charles K. Harris; publisher, Charles K. Harris, New \ ork.