The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-05


r;.a having been awarded -al.s
SIxTY-FIvE PRIZE MEDALS, us
G which fourteen were received in the months Of
September and October, 1865, and First Premi-
ms over all competit 70 at the different princi-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
TIE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON 4
TH8LBURGS OPINION.
"a consider Chickeriug Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America.
as. THALBkRG,
Chairman Of Jury on Musical Instruments"
Among the chief poiDts OF excellence Of the
Chieke7iu2 Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists Ia their congratulatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chiekering, are the greatest possible
depth, richness, and volume Of tons, combined
With rare brilliancy, clsarness, and perfect
evennsss Throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, surprising duration Of sound, The pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes I'M
der the most delicate or powerful touch. 4
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 inv ariably been selected and used by all of
the worlds Acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
THALBERG. rh.f
II consider Chiekering d Sons pianos beyond
comparison the best have &c In America"
s.. al GOTTSCHALK.
" consider Chiokering Sons Pianos superior
to any in The world. -
II ney ara unrtvaled for their singing qualities
an for the harmonious rounduess OF their tone.
Tteru ID perfect nou.og eniety throughout all ths
registers. The upper otes are remarkable for
clsarness and purity. which do not find 10 any
othsr Instrument, while tn base lie distinguished
for power without harshness, and for iaagnif-
cent eonority.'
P0ZEANSKI.
"Durins The paa. eight years hays constantly
played upon the justly-celebratrd Erard Pianos
yours are tia only instruments th at have found,
either here OF. in Europs, to equal them in all
points of excellence"
Wqtson's Art Journal, of November II, is62
Gays: MADAME bel performed on the new Chick
ering Grand, which took tn, cod Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics
ASSOCIATION, held at Kostor last month.
"1r ID TIE oeLEsT lNsTsUGEsr WE EVER HE4ap
rs CoNoEaT ROOF"
It may be satisfactory to our irons and friends
among the public at large to state that trsti,no.
malls have been received from all the leading art
lets who have visited or arc now residing in the
United States, q few OF whose names besides the
above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer. g. Hoffman,
u. Strakosch, ALFRED Jael,
Gustav Sattsr, Julien,
Il. 6anderson, J. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon, ,
<A-S - -i4-AIf OkA EkS.
ffn4st CARD.
It b with feelings ofpride "a American III anuiac-
tursrs. that We publish the following testimoAi.
sis, which have been received by US recently:
European Testimonials. 5f
fseefved daring tho saoaM Of AAgust, 1866
49, ~ IN LONDON, Jul Y, %, 1856
Messrs. CaI0RsRIEG IL Sogs--Gents: | have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed by
the first composers, musicians and professors ia
Europe. held your Pianos in such high esti-
ruatinn fpi0a m vi finrafpi hat Elf
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-
mo1s Ihoy have been on the subject beg to for
ward, ut the same time, letter IPecelyed from
my friend Mr.. Cellard, which | am sure must be
gratifying to you. a
hare the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1885.
.tsaes IL. RsAlf, ESQ.,:
AY DEAR Sia; have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Messrs. Chiokering the express
sion OF my highest approval of their instrument
1t is, oonsid T, not erely the best instrument
of America, manufacture that l have tried, but
ons of the finest Grand Pianofoftes that has ever
come under my observation: and the Messrs.
Chickerirg may well be proud of having turned
cut from their manufactory an instrumsntw aich
ier toneh, quality; power and workmanship il
would hs very difficult TO surrass in any part of
the wide world. 5.r .si.
CHARLES D. >COLLARD.
Firm o! Colard d Oelard, Piano-forts Maui
.aoturers, London.
JAMES N. wEHLI, ESQ: vs. WV WV.
:. Ny Dear Sir-As you are going back to the
United states, mus beg you to rsmsmbsr me
kindly to the Metsrs. Chlckering. Tell them /
was delighted with their Grand Piano Eorte--as
good an tnsfrUesent, 4 ehsak, as ever turned
ogt, both in touch and tons.
Wishing you, &C.,
Il. +. BROADWo0D,
Eirm Of !. Broadwood Sons, Piano-Fosts
Manufactures. Loadon.
.Nss.rs. C1scksrsns & Sens:
GENTS: have just been invited BIZ Messrs Col.
lard to try Grand Piano.torte manu- aotured by
you, and I have no Meditation in Endorsing the
opinion Of my old frisnd, Mr.. G. D. Colard, VIZ.
Thai it Is the finest instrument ever played on
believe me, gentlemen, most friLhfully youts,
80 J. l.. HATTON.
7et p4enials frors tie most dissingu;sheti Artist.
sa EaroFs TO As'srs. Chickering & Sore:
....,. .,. LoEpoS, ] ally Is, 1860.
Having played upon q Pfano-forts made by
Measrs. Chickering Snns, Of Boston and New
YORK, have much plsasur in testify ug TO ito
general exc ellence.
For sweetnssa ind srillianoy of tous, delleacy
Of Eo0eh, and magnificent power for caneert pur-
PcEos, consider It really GRAEp PlAao-FoarE
ard pEoIDEY TIE BIsT EAvs sGEs OF AuET1cAE
IANugA oTuRE.
Arabella Goddard. Giulo Rggoadi,
G. A. Osborne, Alfred Jaell, n
". Kuhe,, Lindsay Sloper,
Jules Bendiot. j. Mosohees,
N. W. Balte, Professor Of C5naer-
Chas. Halle, vatoire do Leipzig.
Brinley Richards. s. Arthur Chappel,
Rene Favargsr, Director of Monday
Sydney Smith Concerts London.
fertlHNriA frona Rare HnrI Rl.aIaE.