The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-03-02

The most perfect and beautiful musical instr ei'' ~
the world
Seventeen First Premiums al competitors at State
Fairs during the month OF October.
With reputation established solely upon intrinsic
it, and without the aid celebrated AMI paid
tmonalS. the AMERICAN ORGANS have taken the highest
rank FirstClass Instruments and justly acknowl
edged to have superior.
The attention of the public is called TO the AMERICAN
ORGAN instrument long sought fol in the family
cIe which, With patent improvements is adapted to
all kinds OF music particularly the connected lie
with its sustained tones and harmonieS and Sacred
sic, 50 much desired in American homes.
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instruments OF
the kind many important particulars They supe
rior III their greater uness and depth of Tone capacity
EXPRESSION elasticity OF touch and quckness of action
| rendering them perfect in rapid movements.
The AMERICAN ORGANS constructed the principle
Of the large Pipe Organ, and in depth and seniority
tone approach that grand instrument than any
other organ yet manufactured and are the only real reed
organs before the public Most so-caled Organs
consist simply of the action fastened upon bellows
in the common meodeon and enclosed in organ
but the AMERICAN ORGANS contain organ wind chest
called the ieverberating soundbox. which has the
important part to perform the sounding board in pi-
forte, to give body and of tone On ac-
count OF this and other improvements AxERI-
CAN ORGANS rank the first in the market. and command
hi-her price than all ether reed instruments. Besides
this wind chest the AMERICAN ORGANS contain the arg
est bellows used in any instrument of the kind giving
strength steadiness tone truly desideratum in
any organ.
The bellows being provided with safety valve, II il
impossible 10 choke the tone by over blowing.
The improve kneeSwel, being placed the right
the performer, is managed with perfect By It's Use,
he If he
minished from the PianiSsimo TO the Fortssimo. and
vice versa.
The Sfprzando expression may also be introduced AT
pleasure swelling particular notes with fine orchestral
effects which are absolutely impractical and unattanate
i'll all automatic or similar attachments.
The Tremolo peculiar TO the AMERICAN ORGANS is uni
verShiiy admired 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 cons IS in arranging the treble notes In
front, that, at will, they may be made more prominent;
and, with subdued accompaniment, a fine solo effect
niav be produced.
The Reeds voiced with great care and skill. An
American Organ containing more than set of reeds
has variety in the voicpg Of each In using
the full power the blend into great volume and
they voiced that they will remain In tune for years
The AMERICAN ORGANS are superior i'll the mechanical
finish Of the action ana interior musical parts The
waves are Of material expressly prepared avoid all
sticking ling; thus able and will always be
in order.
The Keys Reeds, &C are perfect in their finish and
this gives the GuiCkness and brillancy of tone
The AMERICAN ORGANS finished in the highest style
of art in ROsew Jet, Walnut and Oak Cases richly
Vanished Polished and Engraved in Smooth OH Pol
sh forming elegant pieces of furniture the Parcr
and the Walnut and Oak especially adapted for
Churches, Lecture, School and Lodge rooms
We call special attention the style of AMERICAN Or
GAM containing the .superoctave coupler and sub-bass
for churches III want OF powerful instrument. whose
means are limited its moderate price renders if very de-
S-able.
contains seven stops and capable of great variety
Inc AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Double Bellows
lrehoo, heVerDeratlng S0undbOx and improved Knee.
swell.
These instruments have capacity from the single reed
hveoctave 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 subbass
tones having the strength and depth of the
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-
ventions, oratOrio performances, &c.
Every instrument is fully warranted to prove GOOD and
give satisfaction and the public may always rely on he
ing fairly and honoraby treated. Organs are securely
boxed Tree OF CHARGE to go any distance.
SD. H. W. SMITH,
FREMONT, Opp. Waltham St. BOSTON, Ms.
POWERS Il STORY, State Agents.
tl4)n66 BURLINGTON. VT