MUSIC NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1508, 20 March 1919, Page 29

MUSIC NOTES.

(By

“G” String.)

In a parcel of music from Messrs. Enoch and Sons, 58, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.1., the following songs can be recommended: “A Song of Exile,” words by P. J. O’Reilly, music by Mary H. Brahe; in three keys, B flat, D flat and E flat. “Cuckoo Calls,” words by Helen Taylor, music by May H. Brahe; in three keys, A flat, B flat, and C. “God’s Bright Morning,” words by Helen Taylor, music by Arthur Meale; in two keys, A and F flat. “Wales for Ever” (“Cymru am By th”), English words by Fox

Smith, Welsh words by Elvet; Lewis, music by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford; in three keys, C, D, and F. “Inside the Bar” (a sailor’s song), words by Gilbert Parker, music by Sir Edward Elgar; in three keys, F min, G min, and F min. “Away in the West,” words by P. J. O’Reilly, music by Donald Crichton; in three keys, C, D. and E flat. “Content,” words by P. J. O’Reilly, music by Henry Lovell; in twb keys, G and B flat. “Blue Butterflies,” words by Dorothy M. Tweeddale, music by Stanley Dickson; in two keys, D and D. “Stars in the Dimsey,” words by Bernard Moore, music by Helena M. Bland; in two keys, C and E flat. “A Rose Dream,” words by Helen Taylor, music by Cecil Cook; in two keys, C and D. Under separate cover are four songs entitled “Our Village,” the words being by Helen Taylor, and the music by Gerald Carne. They are called “The Village Street,” “The Sweet Shop,” “Courting Time,” and “Market Day.” No. 1 for low voice, No. 2 for high voice. A waltz that ought to become popular during the coming winter season is the composition by Francois Lemaitre, entitled “Castles in Spain.” The Adelaide University Council has decided to offer the appointment of Elder Professor of Music and Director of the Conservatorium to Dr. Harold Davies. He is 51 years of age and was the first Australian to receive the distinction of Doctor of Music.