The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-12

they ever have been, considered the best in Anne
rics, having been awarded a. al4f BIB i. Il
sIxTY-FIvE PRIZE MEDALS,
OF which fourteen were received in the months Of
September and October, 1865, and First Premii
ams over all competit re- at the different princi-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
THE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON.
rHALBURG'S OPINION.
81 consider Chckering j. Soma Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America
s.l-.- ..t. IS. THALBERG.'-i
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instrumou Is, 4
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 volume 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.
During the past forty three years this firm has
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 world acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
public use.
|, - ..e. SIS. THALBERG. ~
81 consider Chickering 6 Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America"
or. GOTTSCHALk sic.- 5445 9tl
81 consider Chickering L Sons Pianos superior
to any in the world. s1 a2 20
f'They are unriyaled 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
clearness and purity which do not find in any
other instrument, while tn base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for magnif-
cent sorority Sad 1-a
POZyANSKI e.G-tzi sr..ir
"During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the justly celebrated Erard Pianos
yours are ths only instruments tn at have found.
either here or in Europe, to equal them in -
! points of excellence"
Watson's Art Journal, of November IL, 1852,
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"
''lr Is THE NosLEsr INSTRUMENT We EVER HEARD
IN CONCERT Rooa."
Ii may be satisfactory to oarp ttons and friends
among the public at large to state that testimo-
nials 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, beeides the
above, we append:
Leo De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
d. Strakosch Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter Julien
H. Sanlerson j Benedict
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OTHERS.
CARD
It is with feelings of pride as American manufae-
turers, that we publish the following testimoni.
ais, which have been received by us recently: si.a
European Testimonials. aas 500
Reeetoed d"rangthe month Of Augnst, 1856. q
LONDON, July, i25, 1856. yeti
Messrs. CHicGHatNa Il SoNs--Gents: I have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed BY
40 In nnann Nto arI g.
Europe. held your Pianos in such high esti-
nation wide my certiicate) that felt it my du-
ty to take one Of them with me to Europe to as
certain the opinion of my professional brethren
The inclosed certificate will prove how unani-
nous they have been on the subject. beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend Mr.. Coard, which l am sure must be
gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
.t LONDON, Jan. II, 1896.
James II. Hehtt, Esq.:
My DEAR SIR; have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Mes.ra. Chckering the express
sion Of my highest approval OF their instrument.
1t is, consider, not merely the best instrument
of America, manufacture that ! have tried, but
one of the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
come under my observation: and the Messrs.
Chiekering may well be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrument which
for touch, quality; power and workmanship it
would be very difficult to sarpass in any part of
the wide world. H,ea-. =
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours,
CHARLES D. COLLARD.
Firm Of Collard L Cellard Piano-forte Manu-.
faeturers, London.
LONDON. August 22d, 1865.
JAMES NJ. WEHLi. ESQ:
Ny Dear Sir-Asy you are going back to the
United States, mus beg you to remember me
kindly to the Msssrs. Chickering Tell them
was delighted with their Grand Piano-Forte--as
good an instrument, 1 thi6h, sveF turued
oas, both in touch and tone
Wishing you, &C.,
Iremain ever truly,
Ii. r. BRoADWoOD,
Firm of l. Broadwood & Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacture g. London.
LONDON, July 20, 1866
Hsssrs. Chicksring d Sons:
GENTS: have just been invited By Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-forts manufactured by
you, and have no hesitation in indorsing the
opiaion 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.
Ts,tmonials from the most distinguished Artists
4" EaToRs to Wsosrs Chsckersng d Sons:
LONDON, July rs, 1865.
having played upon a Piano-forte made by
Messrs. Chickerng Sons, of Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testify ny to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and brilliancy of tome dslicaey
of touch, and magnificent power for concert pur
poses, consider it really GRAND PIANo-F oRTk
and DEcIDRY TIE BEST HAVE SEEN OF AMERICAN
MANUFACTURES. .5.
Arabella Goddard Giulo Regond,
G. A. Osborne, Alfred Jael,
w Kuhe, Lindsay Sloper,
Jules Bendict j Moscheles,
NJ, w Balfe, Professor Of Conser-
Chas. Halle. vatoire de Leipzig
Brinley Rricha'ds, s. Arthur Chapel
Rene Favarger Director of Monday
Sydney Smith, Concerts. London.
Certificate from Herr Carl Reiaecke, sSuccesor to
the positions of Nendelssohn, both al the Con
.srnotoare and as Gond,c,or If u