The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-05-30
- ID. & II. w. SMITHS
AMERICAN ORGANS.

The most perfect and beautiful musical instru-
nents in the world
Seventeen frs, Premiums over all competitors
at state Fairs during the month OF October.
With II reputation established solely upon in
:iusic merit, and without the aid Of celebrated
names and paid testimonials, the AMERICAN
ORGANS have taken the highest rank as FirstClsss
Instruments and are justly acknowledged to have
SUPERIOR
The attention Cd the public is called to the
AMERICAN ltrGAS an instrument long sought
FIR in the family circle. which. with new patent
1 improvements is adapted to all kinds OF music,
artie ilarly the connected erEan style with its
Sustaiue tones and harraonies, and sacred music,
mu ii desired in American homes.
The American Organs are constructed on the
principle Of the large Pipe Organ, and in depth
and sorority Of tone approach nearer that grand
instrument than any other organ vet manufactured
and re the only real organs now before the pub
lie. Most so-called Organs" consist simlay Of
the action fastened upon the bellows as in the
common melOdeor- and enclosed in an organ case;
Sut the American ORGANS contain organ
winl-chcst, called the Reverberating Sound-box,
which his the same important part to perform as
the Souuiing-board in piano-forte, to give body
and resonance OF tone On account OF this ami
other great iIr provements the American Organ
ranks the first in the market and command a high
or price than all other reed instruments. Besides
this wind-chest, the American Organ contains the
largest bellows used in any instrument Of the kind,
giving strength and steadiness Of tone, truly
,desidcratum In any organ
The bellows being provided with safety valve,
it is impossible to e choke" the tone by over
blowing.
he Improved Knce-swell by being placed at
the right OF the performer. managed with perfect
ease. by its use, the quantity OF tone NAV he
gradually increased diminished from the Plan
isanO to the tortissiDio and rice reTsd.
The SfOJz,uiclo expression may also be introdu
ced at pleasure, swelling particular notes with fine
orchestral effects. which absolutely impract-
md t,ip ia in all An
alar attachments.
The Tremoo peculiar to the American Organs
is universally admired and appreciated, giving a
pleasing and beautiful variety, sympathetic in
quality and Is capable ofthe most touching effects.
In connection with the Trcmoo is the Patent
Forte Stop. which consists in 50 arranging tho
treble notes in front that, at will. they may be
made more prominent; and, with subdued ac-
compartment, fine solo effect may be produced.
The Reeds are voiced with great care and skill.
An American Organ containing more than one set
al reeds has variety in the voicing Of each set.
that in using the full power the tones blend in
to great volume, and they voiced that they
will remain in tune for years.
The American Organs superior In the me-
chsnical finish of the action and interior musical
parts. The valves Of mate rial expressly pre-
pared to avoid all sticking cracking; are thus
durable and will always he in order.
The KEYS, Reeds, &C.. perfect in their finish,
and this gives the quickness and bIillancy Of tone.
The american Organs finished in the highest
style Of art, in Rosewood Jet, Walnut, and Oak
cases richly Vanished. Polished, and Engraved
ar in Smooth OIL polish, forming elegant Pieces Of
furniture dor the Psrior; and the Walnut and
oak especially adapted for Churches, Lecture
School, and Lodge rooms.
We call special attention to the style Of Amer
lean Organs, containing the super-octave coupler
and sub-bass. For churches in want Of a powerful
instrument whose means limited, its moderate
price renders it very desirable.
1t cont-ins seven stops. and is capable Of great
variety.
The American Organs all contain the Double
bellows, Tremolo. Reyerberating Sound-box, and
improved knee-swell.
These instruments have capacity from the
single reed fve-octave organ, through all the
various combination OF reeds. up to eight sets and
sixteen stops The power Of the large pedal
organ is very great, the deep sub-bass tones hav-
ing the strength and depth Of the sixteen feet
pipes in the large pipe organs.
This latter instrument is finished in an upright
case, and is adapted for large churches, and FOL
the use Of conventions. oratorio eriornances, &c
Every instrument is fully warranted to prov,
good and give satisfaction, and the public may
always rely on being fairly and honorably treated
Organs are securely boxed Gree Of .harge) to gC
any distance.
S. d. G. II. W. SMITH,
TaEaoSr, opposite WALrHAM STREET
Boston, Mass.
POWERS & STORY,
3S;6m STATE AGENTS, BURLINGTON VT.