Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-06-26

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nance and support, in his eppositioi. tO ths
great monopoly, and in his EFFORTS 70 aid neeive
talent, and {" adort the national currency. His
stock Of American and European music 10 i'm
mense. and the catalogue Of his own publiea-
tions is one Of the largest and best selected in
the United States. He has also made great
reduction III the prices Of Pianos, Melodeons
and Musical Instruments Of all kinds. Supe-
rior toned 61a octave pianos for SITS, 5000 and
1925, interior of as good quality, and instrn-
ments as strong aud as durable as those which
cost $500. Pianos of every variety of style
and price up 10 $1,000, comprising those OF ten
different manufactures among them the eel
ebrated modern improved Horace Waters Pi-
amos and the fiist premium Eoian Pianos of
T. Gilbert Il Co.'s make, Owners of the 4Eo
liam PATENT. Second hand pianos at great bar
gains Prices from $40 to $3.50. Melodeons
from Ave different manufactures, including the
we'll known S D. g. II. w Smiths melodeons
TUNED the equal temperament the best made
In the United States. Price $i5, 500, $l5,
500, Sis. $l25, Sl35 and $3.50. Smith 8
double bank melodeon $500. Each Piano and
Melodeon guaranteed The best terms TO the
trade. schools, &c; l21a per cent discount
TO clergymen and churches. All orders prompt
" attended TO. Music sent to all parts of the
country, postpaid, at the reduced rates. Gen
erai and select catalogues and schedule Of pri-
ces of Pianos forwarded to any address free of
charge.
Extracts from Testimonials Of Music Profess
ors and Editorials concerning Horace Waters
Modern Improved Pianos.
Horace Waters, Esq. 333 Broadway:
Dear Slr-Having examined your Piano
Fortes from scientific and appropriate tests,
am enabled TO form atisfactory judgement of
their merits, and it is with pleasure that speak
of them as among the most celebrated and i'm
proved makes Of the day.
For power, hrilliancy and richness OF tone,
elasticity of touch, and beauty of finish, they
will not suffer in comparison with those OF any
other manufacturer, and those desrous Of OBJ
tainng in P.s rsall GA go2a Pia9O az EQ'feas m
find such one in your beautiful instrument
THOS. BAKER,
r. A. NJ. Leader oil Julien's Band and Musical
Director & Condu ctor at Niblo's Garden.
For power, briiliancy and richness Of tone,
elasticity of touch, elegance and durability Of
make, they are in advance of any other pianos
in the United States being the result of long
experience and series of experiments IN. Y
Dispatch
The treble is clear, pure, beautiful aud very
the bass is deep, rolling, and sono-
rous the middle part is rich aud sympathetic
and possesses the power of siLging, l. e. Of uni
ting the sound of each tone, in degree but
rarely achieved Henry G. Watson.
Your instruments are sensible improve
ment upon American pianos, and an honor 10
the mana facturer There is no doubt but they
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mirsrs o true nerit.-Oscar Coniettaat.
For power of tppe, depth of bass, and brill
ancy Of treble, together with accuracy of touch
they are equal 10 any am acquainted with and
cordially recommend them to those wishing
10 purchase.-V. c. Taylor
Our friends will Fl md at Mr.. Waters store the
very best assortment of music and OF pianos
to be fonnd in the United States, and We urge
our southern and western friends to give him a
call whenever they go to New York.-Graham'
Magazine.
take great pleasure in pronouncing them in
struments OF superior quality, both of tone and
Louch.-Augtus Cockel.
We consider them of especial attention, from
he resonant and exceeding musical tones which
Mr.. Waters has succeeded In attalning.-N.
Y Musical world and Times.
The Horace w aters pianos are Of superior tone
and elegant fnish-N. Y, Christian Ing.
Nothing at the State Fair displayed greater
excellence in any department than the piano
-orte manufactured by Horace Waters, of this
,ity .-Churchman.
Horace Waters Piano Fortes are of full, rich
md even tone, and powerfully. I Maseal
Review.
Your new square pianos. sir, are of such clear
ness and equality of tone throughout, that they
gery successfully compete W ith the voianlinous
md expressive grand Piano.-Vanderweyde.
The editor of The Savannah Republican, Sa.
yannah, Ga, speaking OF the piano fortes kept
1y Messrs. j. w. Morrell & Co., of that city,
ays:
= 1t will be seen that their stock comprises
Instruments ofevery grade of excellence, from
he well know manufacturing establishments OF
Chickering & Son. Horace Waters. II. Worces-
er, Nuuns d Clark, apd Bacon & Raven 1t
night well be supposed, that In so large col.
ection there would be some very fine iastru
nents But there is one which, for beauty of
inish and richness and briliancy of tone ,aq ais
# il ooes not excel, anything Of the kind We
have ever seen. 1t is from the establishment Of
Horace Waters. Being constructed of the best
and most thoroughly seasoned material, and
upon Improved principles. it is capable of resist
ing the action of every climate, and Of standing
a long time in tune. The keys are Of pearl,
and the recess for the finger board is iniad with
pearl, while the legs are most elaborately earv.
sd, and the whole instrument finished up In a
style Of great excellence aud beauty. And yet
It's chief merit lies in the power, brillianey and
richness Of its tone, and the elasticity Of its
touch. ~s-1
Extracts from Editorials concerning 6. Gil.