HOW POPULAR SONGS WERE WRITTEN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2334, 2 June 1887, Page 2

HOW POPULAR SONGS WERE WRITTEN.

A celebrated composer once lost his way in a dense forest, when he found himself on a path leading to what seemed a large edifice in the distance. Meeting a person on this path, lie enquired his way, but the man made no response. Meeting another the same proceedings took place, and also with six others that he met. He was at a loss to account for this, ..until ,he came to the building, where he read the sign, "Asylum for Deaf Mutes." This explained it all, and he at once sat down and wrote, " We Never Speak as we Pass By." Beethoven was once met during a heavy shower by a friend who was unprotected from the elements. "Lend me your umbrella," sighed the latter. The great master at once composed the song, " Wait till the Clouds Roll By." A composer eminence being told that his music was somewhat trashy, and that he had better " turn over a new leaf," at once wrote "When the Leaves Begin to turn." Franz Abt once travelled on a railway where he was " allowed five minutes for refreshments," in which to eat a dinner. Observing the furious gulps made by his fellow-travellers to get their money's worth in the limited time, he spontaneously composed, " When the Swallows Homeward Fly." Guglielmo once called upon a betrothed couple, and was invited to dine with them. The young man, while carving the turkey, was so abstractedly gazing at his sweetheart that he sent the gobbler three times into the lap of the composer, and caused seven streams ef gravy to run over his face. Guglielmo left without eating anything, and went home and composed "The Lover and the Bird." Claribel wrote "Take Back the Heart Thou Gavest Me " to a partner at whist who revoked when diamonds were led. Sullivan, after looking all over the house for a piece of twine to tie a bundle with, sat down in a furious passion and evolved "The Lost Chord." Jay Gould is said to have a collection of paintings worth 250,000 dols. Messrs. Spiers and Pond paid £15,000 for the privilege of catering at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. According to the City Press, tho parish of St. Peter, Cornhill, London, contains exact'y one resident ratepayer, and he is not a member of the Church of England. The cure of souls in this desirable parish is reinuncated at the rate of £2300 a year. Here is an illustration that has just come under notice of the trouble to which travelling theatrical companies are subject. There was one lately in a small town which boasts a weekly paper. The enterprising manager advertised, after the usnal boastful manner, in this paper. Unfortunately, his advertisement required a large number of exclamation, of which there was a scarcity in the compositors' room. The editor, however, was wealthy in notes of interrogation, and saw nothing wrong iu using them instead. The advertisement read :—"Enormous success ?? "All London artists??? " Hundreds turned away nightly ??? "A Legitimate Triumph ??? " Fan without Vulgarity ????" Te Awamutu impounding notice in another column. Mr James Reid has purchased the old established saddlery business at Hamilton East conducted successively by Mr D. Gardiner, Mr Wiseman, and Mr li. Peat, where he is now open with a complete stock of all the requirements of tho trade. Mr Reid, during the time he managed the business for Mr Peat, earned a high reputation as a tradesman, and we do not doubt that he will enjoy a large share of public patronage. Mr Reid will still carry on the photographic branch of his business. The studio is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For price list, etc., see advertisement. Yes ! It is certainly true. Ask any of your friends who have purchased there. Garlick and Cranwell have numerous unasked for and very favourable; commendations from country customers on their excellent packing of Furniure, Crockery, and Glass, Bcc. Ladies and gentlemen about ti furnish should remember that Garlick and Cranwell's is thu Cheap Furnishing Wharehouse of Auckland. Furniture to suit all classes ; also Carpets, Floor Cloths and all House Necessaries. If your new house is nearly finished, or, you are going to get married, visit Garlick and Cranwell, Queon-strrct and Lorne-street Auckland. Intending purchasers can have a catalogue sent free.