The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-19

vi which fourteen were received in the months OF
September and October, 1865, and First Premi-
ums over all competit RS at the different princi-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
THE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON.
THALBURG'S OPINION. H.
'I consider Chickering & Sons Pianos beyond |
comparison the best have seen in America.
ia. t. ''S. THALB ERG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments,
Among the chief points of excellence of the
ChickerIng Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists in their congratulatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chickering,. are the greatest possible
depth, richness, and volun of tone, combined
with rare brilliancy, clearness, and perfect
evenness throughout the entire scale and, above
all, surprising duration of sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes un-
der the most delicate or powerful touch.
manufactured THREE THOUSAND PIANOS,
in the construction of which they have introduced
every known and valuable Improvement. They
have invariably been selected and used by all of
the worlds acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
public use. .a
THALBERG.
~ consider Chiekering d. Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America"
GOTTSCHALK.
~ consider Chickering Sons Pianos superior
to any in the world
"They are unrivaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness of their tone.
There is perfect homogeniety throughout all the
registers. The upper notes are remarkable for a
clearness anu purity which do not find in any
other instrument. while tn base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for magni6-
cent sorority" l
(, POZNANSK1.
'fDuring the past eight years have constantly
played upon the justly celebratrd Erard Planos
yours are the only instruments th at have foun
either here or in Europe, to equal them in
points of excellence"
Watson's Dirt Journal, of November IL, 1862
says: "Madame Abel performed on the new Chick
erIng Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at Boston last month.
f'lT Is THE MODEST INSTRUMENT WE EVER HEARD
IN A CoNCERT ROOM"
1t mag be satisfactory to our patrons and friends
among the public at large to state that testimo-
mails have been received from all the leading art
lists who have visited or are now residing in the
United States, a few of whose names, besides the
above, we append: a14a
Leo. De Meyer, R. Hoffman,
M. Strakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter Julien a
IL. Sanderson, J. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS
CARD.
1t is with feelings of pride as American nanufac-
teStImOpl-
ais, which have been received by US recently:
Eufop anmostimO malls. -.
Received duringthe nth Of August, 1865.
LONDON, July, %, 1856.
Messrs. CHIoKERING & ooNs-Uents: / have
much pleasure in inclosing a document signed by
the first composers, musiclansSand professors in
Europe. held your Pianos9in snch high esti-
nation wide nv certifcate) tina tsd+felt it nv du-
ty to take one of them withmeateS,Europe to as
certain the opinion ofmv professional; brethren.
The ineosed certificate will prove how unani-
mo IS they have been on the subject. VI beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter Iracelved from
my friend Mr.. Collard, which l am sure must be
graf flying to you. esf
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly, G 's
a..H JAMES NJ. WEHLI
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1885,
James M. Weht Esq.:
My DEAR SIR: have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Messrs. ChickeIing the express
sion of my highest approval of their instrument
1t is, c0nsid +, not erely the best instrument
of America, manufacture that l have tried but
one OF the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
come under my observation: and the Messrs
Chickering may well be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory instrumt n Which
for touch, quality; power and workmanship it
would be very difficult to surpass in any part of
the wide world.
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours,
CHARLES D. 'COLLARD.
Firm of Collard u C0llard, Piano-forte Manu-
facturers, London.
LONDON, August 22d, 1866.
JAMES NJ. WEHLI, ESQ:
My Dear Sir--As you are going back to the
United States, / mus beg you to remember lnt.
kindly to the Messrs. Chickerng Tell them |
was delighted with their Grand Piano Forte--as
good an instrument, 1 Think as acas ever turned
out, both in touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C.,
l remain ever truly, -, -..
il. + BRoADwooD.
Firm of l. Broadwood It Sons, Piano-Forte
Manufacturers, London.
LONDON, July 20, 1866
Nessrs. ChicEering d. Sons: 80.
GENTS: have just been invited by Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-torte manufactured by
you, and L have no hesitation in indorsinp the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. C. d. Collard, viz.
That it is the finest instrument | ever played on
Believe me, gentlemen, most faithfully yours,
j. l.. HATTON.
Testimonials from The most Distinguished Artists
an Europe to Msssrs ChiGeering Dc Sons:
LONDON, July 25, 1866.
Having played upon Pano-forte made by
Messrs. Chickering Il Sons, of Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testify ;ng to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and briiancy of tone, delicacy
of touch, and magnificent power for concert pur- |
poses, consider it really GRAND PIANo-FoRTE
and DEc1DFY THE BEST HAVE SEEN OF AMErIoAN !
MANUFACTURE.
Arabela Goddard, Giulo Regondi, q
": y. OSoofhe, aired Jaell,
W; knhe,, Lindsay Sloper,
Jules Bendict, ). MoscheIes,
NJ w. Balfe, Professor OF Conser- |
Chas. Halle, vatore de Leipzig
Brinley Rrichards. S. Arthur Chapel,
Rene Favarger Director Of Monday
Sydney Smith, Concerts. London.
Certificate from Herr Carl Reinecke, Successor to
The positions Of Mendelssohn, both IN the Con-
serUatoire and as Conductor of the cese5ra-
TED "Ger~anahaase Concerts" an Leip8ie.
LEtPsc, July, 1865.
L hereby assert and affirm that he Grand