The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-03-16
9 D. & H. W. SMITHS
Am erican Org ans.

Tie most perfect and beautiful musical Instruments In
the world
Seventeen First Premiums over all competitors at State
Fairs during the month 0. October
With a reputation established solely upon Intrinsic
it, and without the aid OF celebrated and paid tes
tmonals the ORGANS have taken the highest
rank us Frst-Class Instruments, and justly acknowl
edged To have 10 superior
The attention OF the public is called 10 the AMERICAN
OKGAS as an instrument long >ough, for i'll the family
ce which with patent Improvements, is adapted TO
al kinds OF music particularly the connected organ style
with its sustained tones and harmoneS aud Sacred mu
sic. much desired in American homes.
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instruments of
the Mod important particulars. They supe-
in their greater 1uesS and depth Of tone capacity Of
cApre>son elasticity OF touch, and quickness Of action
rendering tHem perfect il. rapid movements.
The AMERICAN Organs constructed on the principle
OF the large Pipe Organ, and i'll depth aud seniority OF
tone approach nearer that grand Instrument than any
other organ Yet manufactured and the only real reed
now before the public. Most So-caIel organs -
consist simply the fastened upon the bellows
i'll the common melodeOn, and enclosed i'll
but the AMERICAN ORGANS contain windchest.
called the Ieverberating sound box, which has the
important part TO perform as the sounding in pi-
forte, to give body and of tone. On
this and other great improvement the AxERI-
Organs rank the FIRST in the market. ami comm and
higher price than all ether reed instruments. Besides
this wind chest. the AMERICAN ORGANS contain the arg-
est briogs used in any Instrument Of the Kind giving
strength and stcae.S of tone, truly desideratun in
any organ.
The bellows being provided with a safety valve, II Il
impossible to CHOKE" the tone by blowing.
The improved knecswel. being placed at the right of
the performer. Is managed With perfect By its use,
the quantity of may be gradually increased d.
minisheI from the Pianis,no to the FortisSimo and
vice
The SforzandO expression may also be introduced At
pleasure. swelling particular Notes with fine orchestral
effects. which absolutely Impractical and unattanahe
in all 'autOmatic similar attachments.
The Tremoo peculiar 10 the AMERICAS ORGANS Is uni
ver>Aly admin ed and appreciated giving pleasing and
beautiful variety sympathetic i'll quality, and capable
OF the most touching effects.
in connection with the Tremolo is the Patent Forte
Stop which Con> Is in arranging the treble notes IN
front, that at will, they may be made more prominent;
and with subdued accompaniment, fine solo effect
NAV be produced.
The Reeds voiced with great ana skill An
American Organ containing more than OF reeds
has variety in the voicrg each set that In using
the full power the tones blend into volume. ard
lftN are mat titS VIII remain Ill tune
The AMERICAN ORGANS superior III the mechanical
finish Of the action and interior musical parts The
valves of material expressly prepared avoid all
sticking King thus durable and will always be
in order
The Keys Reeds &C. perfect In their finish, and
this gives the quickness and brilliancy of tone.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are finished in the highest style
OF art, i'll Rosewood Jet anut and Oak Cases richly
Vanished, Polished and Engraved Smooth on Pol
s forming elegant pieces Of furniture for the Parlor;
and the Walnut and Oak especially adapted for
Churches, Lecture, School and Lodge rUUms.
We call special attention to the style of AMERICAN Or
GAM containing the superoctave coupler and sub bass
for churches in want OF powerful Instrument whose
limited its moderate price renders II very de-
81 able
contains stops, and is capable great variety
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Double Bellows
Tremolo Reverberatng Sound-box, and improved Knee
swell.
These instruments have capacity from the single reed
hveoctave organ through all the 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 sxteeeet
pipes in the large pipe organs
This later 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 be-
Ing fairly and honoraby treated Organs are securely
boxed Gree of CHARGE to go any distance
5. ID. II. W. SMITH,
FREMONT, Opp. Waltham St, BOSTON, Ms,
POWERS Il STORY, State Agents,
tl4jn66 BURLINGTON, VT