Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-25

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For Churches, schools: 1;oSgsS -. As- Ever, Every
Prises ~ 80 - sAss.
the AnERIClN ORGAN
i. an entirely new instrument. Il contains both
the Patent Trcmolo and Forte Stop, Knee Swell.
Double Bellows and two Blow Pedsls.
The American Organs
are pronounced by more than . hundred Of the
best Organists TO be superior TO any other yet
produced, having received the FIRST prean5om
whenever exhibited. The following are among
the many received:
Grace Church and the Middle Dutch Reformed
Church esrsss
UNIVERSITY BUILDING, New York.
The near approach TO the Pipe or Organ tone
attained BY Messrs =. D. 4 HW. Smith. in the
voicing Of their American Organs, united with
the first rank among that class Of Instruments
cheerfully recommend them 70 purchase either
GEO WAsHBURNE MORGAN.
From u. r. Baker, Professor in the Boston Musi.
cal Institute, Author &c, and Director Of Mu.
sic in the South Congregational Church
BOSTON. Mass.
GxxrLsxxx-l confess to having entertained n
prejudice against reed instruments before having
heard your American Orgsn. But BY your new
method Of voicing the m0notOnous. droning. buzz
King sound has been entirely cured and in place
Of It pure organ like tone substituted. The ac-
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 Col.
legc:l
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
GENrLEMEv-Thc American Organ | purchased
| Of you, though very pleasing in tone from tho
first, has becUmc more and more fnvorite instru-
| ment with my musical acquaintances ns well rs
with ,scIf. The ease Of the action and the rs-
| pidity with which light music can he executed
upon II 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, II. N. SANBORN.
From George +. Wiley. Organist and Director
of Music ut John Street Church, Lowell, Mass: |
| LOWELL. Mass.
| GENTLEMEN Having thoroughly 81 amned YOUR
American Organs, am Of the opinion that they
| are not equalcd by those Of any maker. They
| are distinguished from all I have seen by their
| extreme fullness, yet melowness Of tone, and
their quick responses to the touch Of the perfor-
mer. am yours, &c.
GEO. r. WILEY.
| From Thos Chubbuck. Organist and Director OF
Music Of the First Baptist Church, Springfield,
Mas:
GgxrLxxEx- Having had opportunities for test
| ing the qualnes Of your different styles Of Anne
rican Organs in contrast with those OF other ma.
kcrs. do not hesitate 10 say that ! find in them
| superiority, both in exquisite purity, smOothness
and prompt response in rapid playing. car
cheerinllv recommend them to any person whd
may wish to own or play upon such an instruineai
nearest perfection. Respectfully yours,
THOS. CHUBBUCK.
From Thomas Baker, Musical Director Of T.aurs
keenes Theatre, formerly Leader Of Julicn's
Band:
90 KING STREET, NEW YORK.
GENTLEMEN examined the American
Organs, manufactured BY Mcssrs. s. u. L II. W
Smith, | chcerfuly certify 10 their superiority in
every desirable quality Of the instrument Their
voicing is Of the most approved order. rendering
the tone clear and reliable, enabling the perform
or to execute rapid passages with and
racy. r. BAKER.
ROXBURY, Mass
To allude to instruments which bear the name
OFFS. d. II. w. Smith. would be useless. They
have stood the test for years; and when we say
that they always reflect upon the reputation VI
Boston men, we award high praise. In quality Of
tone and 6nsh they justly claim the first rank
and, having much ut stake. their name Of Ame-
| rlcan Organs may be considered Z good ind0rsc-
ment Of any. Respectfully,
PROF. l.. G. A. SECHE.
BLACKSTONE, Mass.
GsxrLExES-Tbe three American Organs Dur.
chased Of you for the of our churches, here.
| in xbridge and in Mulbury, have been in use
one year. j gives me much pleasure 20 say that
| they have fully met our expectations, and given
| the greatest satisfaction / remain yours
L. J. SHERIDAN, Pastor
Mr.. GEORGE A. BRCEN, Organist Of Saint
James Episcopal Church, Chicago, H., says:
| "They fur surpass all other instruments Of the
| KIND that have come under my observation, for
fullness, richness and brilliancy Of tone, and
promptness and dclicacy Of action.
.als0---.MELODEO.sS,
In every variety, with prices ranging from a.
| to :225. Every one cordially invited to call
and examine our instruments, whether they wish
to buy or not.
Orders FROM q Distance PROMPT.
~ Attended 10.
Address all letters w. w. KIMBALL
DELI 1f2 Lake Street, Chicago.