The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-17

S1XTY-FIVE PRIZE MEDALS,
OF which fourteen were received in the months Of
September and October, 1865, and First PFemi-
ums over all competitors at the different prnci-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
THE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON. 81.
THALBURGS OPINION.
'I consider Chickering Sons' Pianos beyond
comparison the best baye seen in America.
''S. THALBERG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical instruments,
Among the chief points of excellence Of the
Chickering Pianos, Of which speak the renowned
artists in their congratuatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest possible
depth, richness, and volume OF tone, combined
with rare brilliancy, clearness, and perfect
eyenuess throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, 9 surprising duration of sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality Of which never changes un-
der the most delicate or powerful touch. ss ~
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 invariably been selected and used by all Of
the worlds Acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
public use. ASH is. - ,--..r
~ tfr THALBERG ss9
81 consider Chiekering d Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America
GOTTSCHALK.
ff consider Chickering 4 Sons Pianos superior
to any in the world.
They are unriyaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness Of their tone.
There is perfect homogenety throughout all the
registers. The upper notes are remarkable for
clearness and purity which do not find in any
other instrument, while tn base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for a magnif-
cent sorority"
PoZNANSKI.
During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the justly oelebratrd Erard Pianos
yours are tbs only instruments tn at have foun
either here or in Europe, to equal them in
points Of excellence" ..
Watson's Are Journal, of November II. 1862
says: Madame Abel performed on the new Chick
ering Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair Of the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at Boston last mouth
"lP Is The NoBLssT INSTRUMENT WE EVER HEARD
IN CoScsaT Rooa."
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and friends
among the pueblo at large to state that testimo-
malls have been received from all the leading art
lists who have visited are now residing in the
United States, a few of whose names, besides the
above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
III. Strakosch Alfred Jael
Gustav Satter, ,jnlien,
IL. Sanderson, j Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS.
GARD.
1t is with feelings ofpride as American ,aaaufae-
ais, which have been received by us recently:
Europ an stimo mails.
Reeelpea dariaghe month Of August 1866.
LONDON, July, 20, 1856
Messrs. GafcKxRISG d SoNs--Gents: L have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed by
the first composers, musicians and professors in
Europe. held your Pianos In such high esti-
nation {vide my certifcate) that felt il nv dt.
ty to take one ofthem with me to Europe to as
certain the opinion my professional brethren
The inclosed certificate will prove how unani-
mo1s they have been on the subject. beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter treceiyed from
my friend Mr. Collafd which am sure must he
gratifying TO you. -l. -w
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES Al. WEHfI.
LONDON, Jan. IL, 1856.
James M. Rehti. Esq: . ~ =
MT DEAR StR: have great pleasure in asking
yea to convey to Messrs Chickering the ernres
I sion of my highest approval of their instrument.
IL is, consider, not mere the best instrument
OF America, manufacture that 1 have tried, but
one of the finest Grand Pianofogtes that has ever
come under my observations: and the Messrs
Chickering may well be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrument which
for touch, quality; power and workmanship it
would be very difficult to surpass in any part of
the wide world.
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours.
CHARLES u. COLLARD
Firm Of Collard & Csliard, Piano-forte Manu-
faeturers, London.
LONDON, August 22d, 1866
JAMES NJ. WEHLI, ESQ:
My Dear Sir-Aa You are going back to the
United States, must beg you to remember me
kindly to the Messrs Chickering. Tell them
was delighted with their Grand Piano Forte--as
good an snstrament, 1 think, az tpas euer turned
Sat, both an touch and tone
Wishing you, &C.,
| remain ever truly,
Firm of I. Broadwood & Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacture S, London.
LONDON, July 20, 1866.
Hessys. @ickering d Sons:
GRRrs: have Just been invited by Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-forte manufactured by
you, and 1 have no hesitation in indorsing the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. O. d. Collard, viz.
That 1T is the finest instrument ever played on
Believe me, gentlemen, most frithfuy yours
j. l.. HATTON.
4e'timonials from the most distinguished Artistic
an EHrope to NssSrs. Chickeriag d Sons.
LeNpoN, July %, 1866.
Having played upon Piano forte made by
Messrs. Chickering Sons of Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testifying to its
general excellence. 10 ~
For sweetness and brilliancy of tone, delicacy
of touch, and magnificent power for concert pur-
poses, ! consider it really GRAND Piano FoRTn
and DEciDBY THE BEST HAVE SEEN OF AaRrIcAN
MANUFACTURE.
Arabella Goddard, Giulo Reeondi