Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-27

40 Lake ~, ChlcaGo. 1lllneas.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
Sd. an. ". SMITHS
n ~ II RlCsAF on = - VS..
With Tremolo Attachment.
~ vivrEEx DfvrEKsEf Styles,
Elegantly FinlsheA Rosewood.
For Parlor use.
Dlack u1sslsesse ~ss1e OAK.
For Churches, Schools. Lodges, &C., &c. Every
Instrument warranted fof FivE YEARS
Prices 1Fsn oso - eAee.
THE AMERICAN ORGAN
Is m entirely new instrument II contains both
the Patent Tremolo and Forte Stop Knee Swell
Double Bellows and two Blow Pedals.
The American Organs
are pronounced by more than hundred Of the
best Organists to be Superior to any other vet
produced having received the first preminn
whenever exhibited. The following are among
the many received:
From George WsAhburne Morgan, Organist O
Trace Church and the Middle Dutch Reformed
Church
UNIVERSITY BUILDING. New York.
The near approach TO the Pipe or Organ tone
attained BY Messrs :. D. 4 H. w. Smith. in the
voicing Of their American Organs united Win
their prompt and reliable action, entities them 10
me hrsi rank among that class Of instruments ~
cheeriuiiy recommend them to purchase. either
for paror, hal; or chapel use ~''''>' N''''''
GEO. WASHBURNE MORGAN
From IL. r. Baker, Professor in the Boston N,s
cal Institute, Author. &c and Director Of Mn.
sic in the South Congregational Church
BOSTON, Mass.
GESILExEN-I confess to having entertained
prejudice against reed instruments before bav;r.,
heard your American Organ But by your new
method OF voicing the monotonous droning bur.
zng sound has been entirely cured, and in ulac.
OF it pure organ like tone substituted The nc
ton is prompt and the tuning is really perfect
II your Organs receive the patronage they merit
they must come into very general use.
With regard, truly yours.
b. f. BAKER.
From II. NJ. Sanborn Teacher Of Music and
President Of Handel Society in Dartmouth Cnl.
lege:
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
rENTLFMEN-The American Organ purchased
OF you, though very pleasing in tone from the
lirsl, mas become more and more favoric in,,ru
hent WIN my musical acquaintances as well as
with myself. The ease of the notion mud tha 49,.
piditv with which light music can he eyecu,ea
upon II surprised me, while for sacred or solemn
harmony ITS htness Is unquestioncd. take great
pleasure IN adding my testimony TO its real worth.
Very truly, yours, H. NJ. SANIORN
rom George r. Wiley, Organist and Director
oi Music ut John Street Church. Lowell. Mass
;, LOWELL, Mass.
UkSrLEMES- Having thoroughly examined your
American Organs. am Of the opinion ,ha, tho,
are not equalcd by those Of any maker Thoy
are distinguished from all have seen Inv ,hc;r
extreme iuliness, yet mcllowness of tone and
'helf quick responses to the touch Of the pcrfor.
hier l am yours, &c.
GEO. +. WILEY.
From Thos Chubbuck. Organis, and Director oc
Music OF the First Baptist Church, Springfield.
UENTLEMES-iavn had opportunities for tcst.
ing inc qualities OF your different STYLES of Anne
iican Organs in contrast with those of other ma
kers, 40 not hesitate to say that find in them
a" . pom IN exquisite purity, smoothness
ana soiuinc OF tone, in delicate and pleasant touch
ana prompt response in rapid playing. can
cheerfuiiy recommend them to any person wbn
may wish to own or play upon s,,cl. an instrument
nearest perfection. Respectfully yours
THOS CHUBBUCK.
From Thomas Baker, Musical Director Of Iapra
heenes Theatre. formerly Leader Of Julien's
2oKING STREET NEW YORK.
VENTLEHEN- Having examined the American
organs, manufactured by Mcssrs $. d. 4 n "
Smith, checrfully certify to their superiority i,
every desirable quality OF the instrument. Their
.o'c'he - OF the most approved order, rendering
the tone clear and reliable enabling the nerf,,r
racy. r. k -. DIV
~ ROXBTRY, Mass
10 aliude to instruments which bear the name
OF - ~ H. W. Smith, would be useless. They
nave STOOD the test for years; and when we saw
,hat thev always reflect upon the reputation of
boston men. we award high praise In quality Of
tone ana finish they justly claim the first rank
ana, having 50 much at stake, their name OF Ame
rican organs may be considered good indorsc.
ment Of any. Respectfully,
PROF. l.. G. A. sECHE.
BLACKSTONE, Mass
GfSTLEMkN-The three American Organs nur.
chased OF YOU Ton the use Of our churches here
IN uxbrdge. and in Mulbury, have been in use
one year ~ gives me much pleasure % saw that
thcv have fully met our expectations. and given
the greatest satisfaction. remain yours.
r.. j. SHERIDAN, Pastor.
Mr. GEORGE A. BRUEN. Organi.t Of Saint
James Episcopal Church, Chicago, H., saws:
They far surpass all other instruments OF the
kimd That have come under INV observation for
inliness, richness and brilliancy Of tone. and
proinptness and delicacy of action
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IN every variety with prices ranging from Sac