The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1906-Feb 1907)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. COMMENTS ON EDISON GOLD MOULDED RECORDS FOR JULY, 1906. Beginning with this issue, the Phonograph Monthly will contain the advance list and descriptions of new Records for two months later instead of one month as heretofore. This is because of the dropping of the June list and the new plan of shipping to the trade. The July list introduces two new artists to the Phonograph public and welcomes the return of a former favorite. The list is one of unusual excellence, as the following comments will show : No. 9290, "Charge of the Hussars," by the Edison Concert Band, is a composition well known and much admired among pianists, to whom especially the masterful performance given by our Edison Concert Band will strongly appeal. No. 9291, "In Happy Moments," is by Alan Turner, who makes his formal bow to the Phonograph public in this well-known ballad from Wallace's opera " Maritana." That Mr. Turner's splendid tenor voice will make him a favorite cannot be doubted. In this Record Mr. Turner embellishes the finale with a special passage which shows off his voice and artistic style to perfection. "In Happy Moments" is Mr. Turner's first Record in the monthly list, but he has also made over for us No. 7010, which has already appeared in our catalogue. No. 9292, "It's Up to You to Move," is a coon song by Collins and Harlan. Ephraim Johnson wedded a girl of "high degree" and Ephraim sings of her extravagant tastes. He points out that unless she economizes the rent will not be forthcoming and the landlord will advise them that "It's up to you to move." The chorus is set to ragtime, being quite different from the opening verse. Both are attractive, and the talks between the two choruses will provoke laughter when the Record is played. The landlord knocks on the door and demands the rent. Mrs. Johnsons indignantly tells him that he will get no rent till he papers the dining-room and puts open plumbing in the bathroom. Ephraim also declares that he cannot be disturbed, for he is in his pajamas and being served with tea in the blue room. Messrs. Collins and Harlan sing the Record in their inimitable manner and are accompanied by the orchestra. No. 9293, "Sailor's Hornpipe Medley," is_ a violin solo by Leopold Moeslein, an artist whose name appears in our catalogue for the first time. The medley includes the following airs : "Sailor's Hornpipe," "Paddy Whack" jig. "Haste to the Wedding" country dance, and "Pickett's Hornpipe." This Record has been made because of persistent calls for each of the various selections, and it was thought advisable to include them all in one. The Record is one that will find ready sale. No. 9294, "Virginia Song," by Ada Jones, is one of the big hits in George M. Cohan's play, "George Washington, Jr.," in which it is sung by Ethel Levey. It has already achieved a popularity throughout the entire land which makes detailed reference unnecessary. As the title indicates, the song is of the State of Virginia, whose gallant men, fair women and hospitality have made it world famous. Miss Jones sings it in true Southern dialect, reminding one strongly of "My Carolina Lady," her first contribution to the Edison catalogue. It will probably be the most popular selection in the July list. Mr. Cohan is also the composer of a number of other popular Edison Records, among which are "You're a Grand Old Rag," (our Record No. 9256), and "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway" (our Record No. 9231). Miss Jones sings the song with orchestra accompaniment. No. 9295, "Everybody Gives Me Good Advice," by Bob Roberts, is a coon song by Kendis and Paley, which tells the old story of how loss of money is followed by loss of friends and how appeals for assistance receive no other response than good advice — a poor substitute for the needy drink or bite to eat. Sung with orchestra accompaniment. Kendis and Paley also wrote "Sympathy" (our Record No. 9164), and this new selection is somewhat similar in style. No. 9296, "Here's to Our Absent Brothers," is a novelty by Byron G. Harlan. Some years ago J. Fred Helf, the composer of this song, while on the way to Denver with some brother Elks, proposed the usual toast of Elkdom. A lass of ten begged permission to offer the toast. It was granted. Mr. Helf then learned that she was the daughter of an Elk and on her way to join her invalid father in Denver. The incident inspired Mr. Helf to compose the song "Here's to Our Absent Brothers." The composition cannot fail to appeal to every Elk who hears it, and will also attract to the order many who have little knowledge of this organization. It is most impressively rendered by Mr. Harlan, with the assistance of the Male Quartette, and closes with the Elk's toast, as follows : "Turn back the clock of Elkdom to the hour of eleven, That we may think of those on earth and in heav'n, And bow with reverence to wives, sisters and mothers, And drink in silence to our Absent Brothers." No. 9297, "Nibelungen March," by the Edison Military Band, is a well-known standard march adapted from Richard Wagner's grand music dramas, "Gotterdammerung," "Siegfried," "The Valkyrie" and "Rheingold." The Record will esnecially anneal to all admirers of high class music. No. 9298, "I Like Your Way," by Harry MacDonough, is one of the prettiest and catchiest waltz songs of the season, the music for which was written by Max S. Witt and the words by J. J. Walker. Mr. MacDonough excels himself in this sentimental waltz song and is accompanied most effectively by the orchestra. No. 9299, "Why Don't You Try?" by Miss Hoy and Mr. Anthony, is a conversational soprano and tenor duet by Egbert Van Alstyne and Harry Williams. The duet is between a pair of lovers in which the fafr one coyly meets the advances of her lover with the title of the song, "Why don't you try." The Record will appeal to all seeking something at