The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-01-17

The most perfect and beautiful musical instru-
ments in the world
Seventeen First Premiums over all competitors
at state Fairs during the month OF October.
With n reputation established solely upon in
Il insic merit, and without the aid of celebrated
names and paid testimonials, the AMERICAN
ORGANS have taken the highest rank as firSt-Clas,
Instruments, and are justly acknowledged to have
no superior.
The attention of the public Is called to the
AMERICAN ORGAN as an Instrument long sought
for in the family circle. which. with new patent
Improvements, is adapted to all kinds OF ,ausic,
PARTICULARLY the connected organ ,tvle with its
sustained tones and harmonies, and sacred music,
50 much desired in American homes.
The American Organs are constructed on the
principle Of The large Pipe Organ, and in depth
and seniority OF tone approach nearer that grand
instrument than any other organ yet MANUFACTURED
and re the only real organs now before the pull
lie. Most so-called "Organs" consist simply Of
the action fastened upon the bellows rs in the
common melodeon, and enclosed in an organ case;
but the American ORGANS cantaip an organ
wind chest, called the Reverberating Sound-bOx,
which has the same Important part to perform as
the Sounding-board In u pianoiorte, TO give body
and resonance OF tone, On account OF this ami
other great in p%rovemepts the AMERICAN Organ
ranks the first in the market, and command a high
er price than all other reed instruments. Besides
this wind. chest, the American Oryan contains tho
largest bellows used in any instrument Of the kind,
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desideratum in any organ,
The bellows being provided with a safety valve,
it is impossible to ''choke" the tone' by over
blowing.
the right Of tue performer. managed with perfect
ease. BY its use, the quantity OF tone NAV he
gradually increased or diminished from the Pan
issina to the FarhssnIo, aud rice rersd.
The Sforsdado expression may also be introdu
ced at pleasure, swelling particular notes with fine
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caJe and unattsinable ia all Automatic" or sim
liar attachments.
The Tremolo peculiar to the American Organs
is universally admired and appreciated, giving 4
pleasing and beautiful variety, sympathetic in
quality and is capable ofthe most touching effects
In connection with the Tremolo is the Patent
Forte Stop, which consists in so arranging the
treble notes in front. that, at will. they may be
made more prominent; and, with a subdued ac-
compartment, a sine solo s%cffect may he %produced.
The Reeds are voiced with great care and skill.
An American Organ containing more than one set
of reeds has a variety in the voicing Of each set.
so that in using the full power the tones blend in-
to great volume, and thew are SO voiced that they
will remain in tune for years.
The American Organs are superior in the me-
chanical finish OF the action and interior muSRl
parts. The valves are OF mate rial expressly pre-
pared to avoid all sticking OF cracking are thus
durable. and will always be in order,
The KEYS, Reeds &C.. are perfect In their saish,
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The American Organs are finished in the highest
style of art, in Rosew ood Jet, Walnut, and Oak
cases richly Vanished. Polished, and Engraved
or in Smooth OIL polish. forming elegant Pieces Of
furniture for the Parlor and the Walnut and
Oak cases especially adapted for Churches Lecture
School, and Lodge soomS.
We call special attention to the style o. Amer
lean Organs, containing the super-octave coupler
and sub-bass. for churches In want ola powerful
instrument, whose r1eans are limited, its moderate
price renders it very desirable.
1t c%ont~ins seven stops, and is capable OF great
variety,
The American Organs all contain the Double
Bellows, Tremolo, Reverberating Sound-b"x, and
improved K~nee-swell.
These instruments have . capacity iron the
single reed fye.octsve organ. through all the
various combination Of reeda up 70 sight ssts and
sixteen stops. This power OF the large PEDAL
organ 10 very great the deep sub-hsss tones hAv-
pipes In the large pipe organs.
This latter Instrument Is finished In an upright
case. and Is adapted for lange churches and Tor
the use Of conventions, ~oratorio ertormances, &c.
Every instrument Is fully warranted TO prove
good and give satisfaction, and the public may
always rely on being fairly and honorably treated
Organs are securely boxed Gree OF charge) to 10
any distance.
s. d. & II. W. SMITH,
FREMONT, opposite WALTnAM STREET
Boston, Mass.
POWERS & STORY,
3s;Gm STATE AGENTS, BURLINGTON, VI.