The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Feb., 1912 IS Advance List of Edison Amberol and Edison Standard Records for April, 1912 7 HE Amberol and Standard Records listed below will be shipped from Orange in time to reach all Jobbers in the United States and Canada before March 25th, 1912, all things being favorable, and they may be reshipped to Dealers at 8 A. M. on March 23d. They must not, however, be exhibited, demonstrated or placed on sale by Jobbers or Dealers until 8 A. M. on March 25th. Supplements, Phonograms, Bulletins and Hangers will be shipped with Records. These may be distributed to Dealers after March 20th, but must not be circulated among the public before March 25th. Jobbers and Dealers may, however, deposit Supplements and Phonograms in Mail Boxes or Post Offices after 5 P.M. on March 23d, for delivery on the morning of the 25th. Jobbers are required to place orders for April Records on or before February 10th. Dealers should place April orders with Jobbers before February 10th to insure prompt shipment when Jobbers' stock is received. Edison Amberol Concert Records 75 CENTS EACH IN THE UNITED STATES; $1.00 EACH IN CANADA 28011 Hymn to the Emperor — "Kaiser Quartet" Olive Mead String Quartet Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) composed this superb Austrian National Anthem, known as the "Emperor's Hymn," to be sung in all the principal theatres in Vienna on the Emperor's birthday, February 12, 1797. The composer later made it the theme of four variations in his famous "Kaiser Quartet," op. 77. The Olive Mead Quartet — composed of Olive Mead, first violin; Vera Fonaroff, second violin; Gladys North, viola, and Lillian Littlehales, violincello — gives the theme the third variation for the 'cello and the finale of the quartet. This is a beautiful Record of a hymn which is famous from both an historical and a musical point of view. 28012 Beloved, It Is Morn Charles Hackett This is a rare treat to the person of discriminating taste. It is a beautiful poem of deep devotion which in its strength partakes almost of a religious nature. The music is triumphant, joyous — it is the awakening of a happy soul to a new day of inspiring beauty. Charles Hackett, a new Edison tenor, is fortunate in choosing this song with which to make his first appeal to the Phonographic world. Music by Florence Aylward; words by Emily Hickey. Chappell & Co., of New York City, are the publishers. 28013 Sing, Smile, Slumber Marie Rappold This song, sometimes known as "Gounod's Serenade," is one of the best known of this famous composer's works. It is a delicate little composition, typical of the modern French school, and admirably suited to the poem which is by Victor Hugo. Marie Rappold's sweet soprano is perfectly adapted to songs of this character, and her charming performance has, in this case, been aided by a special orchestral arrangement in which a pizzicato accompaniment produces a fine serenade effect. Published by G. Schirmer, New York City. Special Engagement for the Edison Phonograph IRENE FRANKLIN The Vaudeville Headliner, in her Great Repertoire of Original Character Songs with BURT GREEN at the Piano There are probably very few, in the aggregate, who have not howled with glee, on one occasion or another, at the inimitable character singing of vaudeville's greatest favorite, Irene Franklin. She has been a headliner for a long (but not too long) time, and we feel fortunate indeed in being able to announce that her first Records for any music-reproducing instrument are to be offered on the Edison Phonograph. As a singer of character and "kid" songs, Miss Franklin stands to-day with no near rival, combining, as she does in her work, a keen appreciation of the smallest detail in the humorous possibilities of a piece, with a natural leaning toward the art of imitating. Further ( Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)