The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-25

And being true to geographical To-
cations she placed the orchard just
where it belongs-''a homestead on
the Kaw, dearest spot you ever saw.
Then the song was published. was
sung in public this week for the first
time and pronounced a real hit.
IT didn't want to go to the Alps of
Italy or to Japan or to India Tor
the setting of a song" said Mrs. NC
Arthur. IT knew no reason why the
world shouldn't sing Of the Kaw
river as well as a Chesapeake Bay
apple blossom time in Normandy
when Topeka, Kansas. has an orchard
that is second to none in the country"
So one day Mrs. Macarthur went
over east of Oakland and called on
Freeman Sardou. She told him of her
plans. The Frenchman was enthus-
iastic. He is proud of his big orch
ard. He is proud Of the fruit it pro-
duces He is proud of the fact that
Sardou cherries are fruits of recog-
nized quality in every big commission
house in the country. So why should
mt the world sing of the sentimental
springtime and lovers under the big
white cherry blossoms on the barks
Of the Kaw? Sardou thought they
should.
Fine" said Sardou. do it. Do it."
And Mrs. Macarthur did It. She
wrote a verse which for pretty sem
timent assays 800 per cent better than
30 per cent of the music that finds
its way to the music markets. Then
music was written for the song that
is in keeping with the verse. The
song was heard in Topeka .or the first
time this week. 1t attracted imr1e-
diate attention and has already gained
wide sale. And thus Topeka and
the Kaw river and the hi:y cherry
orchard have gained recognition in
song. 1t was a Topeka woman who
did it all.
Unfortunately the big Sardou
cherry orchard is this year to be re-
crop of big red cherries will be gath
cred this spring. Then the commits
sion houses that have for years
handled Topeka grown cherries must
look elsewhere for their choice fruits.
For years the city has been creep
ing little closer to the Sardou or
chard. Then the land was plated as
a new addition and is to he sold as
town lots. But the fame Of the
cherry blossoms on the banks of the
Kaw may be sung long after modern
homes are built where the orchard
now stands.
when the Bloom is on the Cherry
at Sardou,'' may be heard at Topeka
music stores. Following are the
words of the new song:
There's a homestead on the Kaw,
Dearest spot you ever saw,
In the springtime when the cherry trees
are white
And each blossom on the tree
Brings message sweet to me
And a halfway promise made to me
one night.
With white petals all around
Deep as snow upon the ground
While overhead the branches dropped
to hear
E2uf tho aecref isn't out
myself am still in doubt
And my heart is keeping tryst twixt hope
and fear.
when the bloom is on the cherry.
/ am coming to you. dearie,
And I'm wondering if to me your heart
You sid maybe in September
Maybe not in bleak December:
Till the bloom is on the cherry at
Sardou.
Now once more the trees are white.
am coming for the promise half way
And tie love that's In my heart
With the aid of Cupids dart
Will insure the precious gift for which
I've stfiv'n
Then I'd place upon your hand
Loves own gift. golden band.
With . secret message known to me
And throughout the coming years
Twill recall through joy or tears
When the bloom was on tue cherry at
Sardou.'
(Refrain.)