The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1866-09-05
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A large part Of the musical pu bic are una
ware Of the very great Improvement which
has been effected in reed instruments within
a few years. Almost daily surprise is ex-
pressed by callers at the rooms of Messrs.
G. G. Mellor Il Co, 81 Wood street, at the
fine qualities of tone oftho Cabinet Organs,
and the admirable effect Of which they are
capable. Such persons had not conceived
it possible that such excellent effects could
ever be obtained from reefs. Indeed, the
undeniable disagrceable qualities.of tone of
reed instruments OF the past, and the conse-
quent prejudice against them, is the great
est obstrcle which the Mason. d Uamlin
organs have to contend with.
A few years since the sale and use of reed
Instruments was cOnidel to such small
churches and schools as, being obliged to
have something, could find nothing better;
and to such individuals as, from choice or
necessity, limited themselves to a very
moderate expenses for musical instru-
ments. They were sold, not 50 much fer
their merits and attractions, aa from their
low prices. The improvements which re-
suited in the productions of the Mason &
Hamlin Cabinet Organs have already atfeC-
ted a great change in this respect, and are
undoubtedly destined to work II yet greater
change in the future. The time is not far
distant when one of these instruments will
be deemed at least as much q necessity in
every house of taste and refinement as q
piano forte. The sales of the larger md
more elegant styles of the Mason ~ Hamlin
Cabinet Organs Che prices Of which cores
pond with those Of tirst-class Piano Fortes,
are increasing very rapidly; each season
bringing demand for these STYLES several
times as great as that Of the proceeding sea-
son. They are now regularly employed
and Deemed a necessity i'll the operas, and
many firSt-claSs oTchestraS and concerts,
and are in constant use in those private
houses where music is most cultivated and
best appreciated. Alone, or us IN accom-
paniment to the voice, for sacred or secular
music. as a solo instrument, orr concerted
pieces with the piano-forte, violin, violon~
cello, the Cabinet Organ is appropriate and
effective. From its sustained tones it is ca
pable of adequately rendering very much
music which cannot be well presented by
any other ono instrument, as well as of per-
forming an important part in combination
with other instruments.
The most prominent artists and compO-
sers of New York, as well as other princi-
pie cities-the most distinguished organists
and p~ianiStS, artists, conductors and mana
gers OF the italian and German Operas, and
those generally of recognized highest mnsi
cal proficiency, a large portion of whom are
acquainted with the IN. Il II. Cabinet Or
ganS, speak adyl5cdly as to their GXceJlen-
cieS.
FIFTy*TWO GOLD OR SILVER MEDALS or
other highest premiums, for important i'm
provements in Instruments ofthis class, and
for the superiority of their work, have been
awarded to NJ IL Ii. within the, past few
years. In all that time they have failed to
receive the highest premium in but three or
four instances.
But that test Of the merits of these instru-
ments which will prove most satisfactory
to musical connoisseurs, is a careful exami-
nation II comparison of the Instruments
themselves. Messrs- Mellor & Co., there
fore invite all who have any interests Or Gu.
riosity If the matter to visit their ware
rooms, where it will always give them
pleasure to exhibit the Cabinet Organs.
The amount ofspace on the floor occupi-
ed by one of these Instruments is from
eighteen inches by three feet, To threafeet
BY. five feet; in height they are from three to
stops each, Prices, so, 800, $lIO, Sl30, $3.50,
$40, S20G, $3.50. $500, $3.50, $i55, $500, $3.50,
5000, $3.50, 81, 900. &C.. each. :
Their freedom from liability TO got out of
tune or otherwise out of order, and the con-
venlence ana safety with which they can
be transported, peculiarly adapt them for
use in the country.
Forthe information Of our readers we state
that Mess1s. Mellor & Go. are the sole whole
sale agents for the Mason u Hamlin Cabi-
net Organs. and that they Keep at their ex.
teIsfve Music Rooms, No, 81 Wood street
a complete assortment Of all the various
styles. and sell them ut precisely the same
prices as ere charged at the manufactory.-
Persons desiring further information, should
send for circular. Address c.. C. Mellor &.
Co.. 81 Wood street. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Aug. ID, 1850.