The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-18
rHALBURG'S OPINION

comparison the best have seen In America
as. THALB ARG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments,
Among the chief points Oh excellence of th
Chickering Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists in their cong atulatory testimonials the
Messrs. Chlokerlng, ara the greatest possible
depth, richness, and volun of tone, combined
with rare brllliancy, clearness, and perfect
evenness til ou3hout the entire scale, and, above
all, a surprising duration OF sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never ch tnges I'M
der the most delicate or powerful touch.
During the past orty-three years tns firm has
manufactured THREE THOUSAND PIANOS,
IN the cons ructIon 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.
THALBERG
ri consider Chiekering d Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have in America
GOTTSCHALK
III consider Chickering & Sons Pianos superior
to any in the world.
FThey unrivaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness OF their tone.
There is perfect nomogeniety throughout all the
registers The upper uotes are remarkable for
clearness ana purity which do not find in any
other instrument while tn base is distinguish I'd
for power without harshness, ana for M gnii-
cent seniority"
POZNANSKI.
"During the past eight Yeas have constantly
played upon the Justly-celebratrd Erard Pianos
yours are tia only instruments tn at have foun
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 thu uod Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at Boston last month.
"1r Is THE NosLEsT INSTRUMENT WE EVER HEARD
IN CONCERT ROOM"
1t may be satisfactory to our pstrons and friends
among the public at large to state that testmo-
mails nave been received from all tue leading art
lists who have visited or are no residing In the
United States, few OF whose names, besides the
above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer, r. Hoffman
NJ. otrakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
II. Sanderson, j. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS.
CARD.
1t is With feelings of pr dc as American anufac-
ais, which have been received by US recently:
Europ an~vstimo malls,
Received during TIT. nth Of August, 1866.
LONDON July, 20 1856
Messrs. CH1oEEatNG d ooEs--oents: | have
much pleasure in inolosing document signed by
the Hr6t composers, muSlg1ausaaQu professors in
Europe. | held your Pianos in suoh hi b est-
nation wide my oertifcats) that. felt it nv du
ty to take one OF them with me 10 =Europe to as
certain the opini n Of my pnofe sSonai brethren
The inclosed certificate will prove how unsni-
mo Is they have been on the subject. beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend Mr.. Collard, which am sure must be
gratifying to you. 4as
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES NJ. WE'LL
LosDos, Jan. IA, 1865.
MI DEAa Sir: ! have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Messrs. Chiokel ing the expires
zion of my highest approval of their instrument
1t is, l consid r, not srely the best instrument
OF America, manufacture that / have tried, bat
one OF the finest Grand Pianoforte. that has ever
come under my observa alton: and the Messrs
Chickering may well DO proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrum Mt aich
or touch, quality; power and workmanship il
would be very difficult TO surpsss in any part of
the wide world. 4tsf
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours.
CHARLES D. co, LARD.
Firm of Collard d CeAald, Piano-forts Maui
factursrs, London. ..-.. ~ -..4-,..- ~
Lospos, August ED, 1866
JAMES N. WEHLI, Ese: -.
Ny Dear Sir--As you are going back to the
kindly to the Me-srs. Chiokerlng. Tell them l
was deigh ed with their Grand Piano orte--as
good instrument, think, as .oGs ever turned
out, both in touch and tone.
Wishing you, &c.,
remain ever truly,
H. F. BROADWOoD.
Firm of I. Broadwood O Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacturers, Loudon.
LONDON, July 20, 1865.
Hsssrs. Chscksring q Soma:
GENTS: ] h We ju,t been invited by Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-torte manufactured by
you, md have no hesitation in indorslng the
op' MON Of my oil friend, MIR. d Collard, VIZ
That 1T is the finest instrument ever played on
Believe me, gentlemen, most faithfully yours,
j. L. HATTON.
Testimonials from the most distinguished Artists
in Europe to Msssrs. ChidEertmg Dc Sons:
LONDON, July rs, 1885,
Having played upon a Piano-forte made by
Messrs. Chickering Sons, of Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testify,ng to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and briliancy of tone, delioacy
of touch, and magnificent power for concert pur-
poses, consider it really GRAND PIANo-FoRrE
and pEo1DEY THE BEST HAVE SEEN OF AuErIoAs
MANUFACTURE.
Arabella Goddard, Giulo Regondi,
G. A. Osborne, Alfred JaeIl,
w. Kuhe, Lindsay Sloper
Tulas Randict T Mr,obaIa,