The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-02-16
q D. & II. w. SMITHS
A m elican Org ans.

The most perfect and beautiful musical instruments in
the word.
Seventeen First Premiums all competitors at State
Fairs during the month OF October.
With reputation established solely upon intrinsic
ii, and without the aid Of celebrated names and paid tes
Eoni&S. the AMERICAN ORGANS have taken the highest
rank As FirsCaSS Instrum epts AID Justly acknow
edged to have superior.
The attention of the public is called to the AMERICAN
ORGAN an instrument long sought for in the family
Gle which. with patent improvements is adapted to
ali kinds OF music particularly the connected organ style
Niths sustained tones and harmones, and Sacred mu
SIC much desired IN American homes.
lhr A.EAic4N ORGANS excel all other instruments of
the kind many important particulars. They supe
rior in their greater ulness and depth Of tone acy Of
EXPRESSION elasticity OF touch. and qnckness OF action
rendering them perfect in rapid movements.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are constructed the principle
of the large Pipe Organ, and depth and seniority OF
tone approach nearer that grand instrument than any
other yet manufactured and the only real reed
organs before the public Most so-called Organs -
consist simply OF the action fastened upon the bellows
il the common meodeon, and enclosed in organ
but tine AMERICAN ORGANS contain organ wind-chest
called the reyerLeFat.ng soudLoz, when has the
impo idt part 10 perform the sounding il p
ano forte. 10 give body ana resonance Of tone. On
count OF this and other improvements the AsERI
ORGANS rank the first in the market ana comm and
hi her price than all other reed Instruments. Besides
this wind chest the AMERICAN ORGANS contain the arg
est bellows used in any instrument of the kind giving
strength and stes.aeSs of Tone truly desideratum in
any organ.
The bellows being provided with safety valve, u If
impossible to "choke" the tone by over blowing
TIE Improved knee-Swe, being placed at the right Ct
the performer Is managed with perfect ease. By its use,
the quantity of tone 6e gradually increased or d.
unfinished from the PianisSimo to the Fartss,mo end
vice versa.
The Siorzando expression may also be introduced at
pleasure swelling particular notes with fine orchestral
Effects which are absolutely impractical unatanabe
in all automatic or similar attachments.
The Trelo!O peculiar to the AMERICAN ORGANS is uni
veTsdly admin ed and appreciated, giving pleasing and
beautiful variety sympathetic In quality and is capable
OF the most touching effects.
In connection with the TremOlo is the Patent Forte
Stop which consis in arranging the treble notes In
front, that at will they may be made prominent;
and, with subdued accompaniment. fine solo effect
may be produced
The Reeds are voiced with great care and skill An
American Organ containing than one set of reeds
Las variety in the vocng of each SET SO that I'm Using
the iI! power the tones blend into great volume and
they are so voiced ta they will remain In tune for years
finish of the action and interior musical parts Tie
valves are OF material expressly prepared to avoid all
sticking or cracking are thus durable and will always be
i'll OrdeI.
The Keys Reeds, &C. are perfect in their finish and
this gives the quickness and brilancy OF tone
The AMERICAN ORGANS finished In the highest STYLE
OF art In Rosewood, Jet, alnu and Oak Cases richly
Vanished Polished and Engraved or in Smooth OH Pol
Sh forming elegant pieces of furniture for the Paror
and the Walnut and Oak cases especially adapted for
Churches, Lecture, School and Lodge rooms
We call special attention to the style Of AMERICAN o.
GAM containing the .superoctaYe coupler and subbass
for churches in want of powerful instrument, whose
means are limited Its moderate price renders very de-
si-able.
contains seven stops and capable of great variety
IEe AMERICAN ORGANS ali contain the Double Bellows
Iremolo Re9erberating SOund-box and improved Knee
swell.
lheSe instruments have a capacity tie single reed
nVeocaVe organ through all the various combination cC
reeds up TO eight sets and sixteen stops The Of
he large pedal organ is very great, the deep subbass
tones aVng the strength and depth of the sxteepfeet
pipes in the large pipe organs
This latter instrument is finished In an upright case
and adapted for large churches and for the use of con
vent0ns, oratorio performances &C.
Every instrument fully warranted to prove good and
give satisfaction. and the public may always rey on he
ing fairly and honoraoy treated. Organs are securely
boxed (free of CHARGE to go any distance.
SD. Il. W. SMITH,
FREMONT, Opp. Waltham St., BOSTON. Ms.
POWERS & STORY, State Agents.
aans6 BURLINGTON. VT.