Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-15

PlAsoo, 90.
w. W. K11GBALI,
10 Lake Os.s Ch1eago, 11llnels,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Sd al. ". SMITHS
n ~ Z RIC.lT Or q n vs.,
With Tremolo Attachment,
~ srvsssx pIvYEKsxT srrLss,
Elegantly Finishe1 ResewooA.
For Parlor use.
Dl0ck Dt,aissst asss5 Oak,
For Churches, Schools. Lodges. &c, &C. Ever,
Instrument warranted for FIVE YEARS.
Prices flrons ere - eloo.
the AMERlClN ORGAN
is an entirely new instrument. Il 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 premium
whenever exhibited. The following are among
the many received:
From George Washburne Morgan, Organist
Grace Church and the Middle Dutch Reformed
OQuIC0.
UNIVERSITY BUILDING, New York.
The near approach to the Pipe or Organ tone
attained by Messrs $. D. / H W. Smith. in the
voicing Of their American Organs, united with
their prompt and reliable action, entities them TO
the FIRST rank among that class of instruments.
cheerfully recommend them to purchase. either
for parlor, hail. or chapel use.
GEO. wASHBURNE MORGAN.
From B. F. Baker, Professor in the Boston Musi-
cal Institute, Author. DC. and Director Of Mu-
sic in thS South Congregational Church;
GExrLEMEx--1 confess to having entertained a
prejudice against reed instruments before having
heard your American Organ. But by your new
method OF voicing the monotonous. droning, buzz
ling sound has been entirely cured, and in place
Of it pure organ-lik tone substituted. The &C.
ton is prompt and the tuning is really perfect
If your Organs receive the patronage they merit
they must come into very general use.
With regard, truly yours,
8. f. BAKER
From II. n. Sanborn, Teacher Of Music and
President Of Handel Society in Dartmouth Col
lege:
GENTLEuES-The American Organ purchased
Of you, though very pleasing in tone from the
first, has become more and more favorite instru-
ment with my musical acquaintances as well as
with myself The ease of the action and the ra-
pidity with which light music be executed
upon it surprised me, while for sacred or solemn
harmony its fitness is unquestioned. take great
pleasure in adding my testimony TO its real worth
Very truly. yours, Il. H. SANBORN.
From George F. Wiley. Organist and Director
Of Music at John Street Church, Lowell, Mass: |
LOWELL, Mass
GENTLEMEN Having thoroughly examined your
American Organs, am Of the opinion that they
are not equaled by those Of any maker. They
are distinguished from all l have seen by their
| extreme fullness, vet mel!owness Of tone and
their quick responses to the touch Of the perfcr-
GEO r. WILEY.
| from Thos Chubbuck, Organis. and Director Of
Music Of the First Baptist Church, Springfield,
| Mass:
J SPRIEGFIELD Mass
| GExrLgMEN-Havngh had opportunities for test
ing the qualities Of your different STYLES Of Anne
rican Organs in contrast with those Of other ma
kers | do not hesitate to say that find in them a
superiority both in exquisite purity, smoothness
and volume of tone, i'll delicate and pleasant touch
| and prompt response in rapid playing. | can
| cheertully recommend them to any person who
| may wish to own or play upon such an instrument
nearest perfection. Respectfully yours,
THOS. CHUBBUCK.
From Thomas Baker, Musical Director of Laura
kcene's Theatre, formerly Leader Of Julien .
Band:
90 KING STREET, NEW YORK.
GENTLENEN-llavinge examined the American
Organs, manufactured by Messrs. $. d. 4 II. w.
smith, cheerfully certify to their superiority in
every desirable quality Of the instrument. Their
| voicing il Of the most approved order, rendering
the tone clear and reliable, enabling the perform.
er to execute rapid passages with ease and accu-
racy. T. BAKER.
ROXBURY. Mass.
To aude to instruments which bear the name
of s. ID. 4 H. W. Smith, would be useless. They
have stood the test for years; and when we say
that they always reflect upon the reputation OF
| oston men, we award high praise In quality Of
tone and finish they justly claim the first rank
and, having 90 much at stake, their name Of Anne.
rican Organs may be considered good indorse.
ment of any. Respectfully,
BLACKSTONE, Mass.
GExfIExEx-The three American Organs pur-
chased of you for the of our churches here,
in Uxbridge, and in Mulbury, have been in use
| one year. 1t gives me much pleasure % say that
they have fully met our expectations, and given
the greatest satisfaction ] remain yours,
E. J. SHERIDAN, Pastor.
Mr.. GEORGE A. BRUEN, Organist of Saint
James Episcopal Church, Chicago, ILL.,, says:
"They far surpass all other instruments of the
kind that have come under my observation, for
fullness, richness and brilliancy of tone, and
promptness and delicacy of action
| .4lsO....MELOD
In every variety, with prices ranging from s45
| to $225. Every one cordially invited to call
and examine our instruments, whether they wish
| to buy not.
Orders from n Distance prompt.
| ly Attended 10.
| Address all letters W. w. kIMBALL,
deli 1t2 Lake Street, Chicago.
PATENTS.
TNENATIONAl pATCNT OCCICE.