The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-25

DIAL -rIN IhlLE MEDALS,
OF which fourteen were received in the months of
September and October, 1865, and First Premi-
ums over all competit rs at the different princi-
pal Fairs in this country, and the prize medal at
THE WORLDS FAIR, LONDON.
TuALBURG'S OPINION.
al consider Chickering & Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America.
as. THALBERG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments,
Among the chief points of excellence of the
Chickerlng Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists in their congratulatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chlckering, are the greatest possible
depth, richness, and volun of tons, combined
with brilliancy, clearness, and perfect
evenness throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, surprising duration of sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes I'M
der the most delicate or powerful touch.
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.
THALBERG.
al consider Chekerng Dc Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have SEN in America"
GOTTSCHALK.
II consider Chickering Sons Pianos superior
"They are unrivaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness of their tone.
There is perfect homogeniety throughout all the
registers The upper notes are remarkable for
clearness and purity which do not find in any
other instrument. while tn e base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for magnih
cent sonority."
P0ZNANSKl.
"During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the Justly celebrated Erard Pianos
yours are tbs only instruments that | have found,
either here or in Europe, to equal them in all
points of excellence"
Watsoa's Art journal, of November IL, 1852
says "Madame Abel performed on the new Chick
ering Grand, which took tn Gold Medal at the
Fair OF the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at BOSTON last month
alt Is THE NosLRsr INsrRUMENF WE EVER HEARD
IN A CoNcERT r OK"
1t may be satisfac DRY to our pa and friends
among the public at large to state that testimo-
malls have been received from all the leading art
lists who have visited o. are nov residing in the
United States a few or whose names besides the
above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer, L Hoffman,
NJ StrakoSch, Alfred Jael
Gustav Satter, julien,
H. Sanderson, j Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS.
CARD.
1t is with feelings of pr de as American manutac-
turers, that publish the following testimopi.
ais, which have been received by US recently:
European Testimonials.
Reestced dHsiagnte month Of August, 1866.
LONDON, July, rs 1856.
Messrs. CHIcKERtNG & SoNs-Oen:s l have
much pleasure in inclosng a document signed by
the first composers, musicians and professors in
Europe. held yonr Pianos in such high esti-
nation wide my certiicate) that felt it my du
La them ma n
certain. the opini IN OF NJ rofe ssionai brethren.
The inclosed certificate viii prove how mani
mons they have been on the subject / beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend MIR. Collard, which am sure must be
graf flying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen yours very
truly,
JAMES N. WEHLI.
LONDON, Jan. Ii, 1866.
Jamss 81. Hehti, Esq:
My DEAR SIR: nave great pleasure III asking
you to convey to Aessrs. CHECKER ing the expres
sion Of my highest approval of their instrument.
1t is, oonsid r, not erely the best instrument
Of America, manufaotur that l have tried, but
one of the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
come under my observation and the Messrs.
Chickering may well be proud OF having turned
out from their mandatory an instrum, Mt lch
for touch, quality; power and workmanship ii
would be very difficult 10 surpass in sny part of
the wide world. 2
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours,
CHARLES ID. COLLARD.
Firm of Collard & Cellard, Piano-forte Manu-
facturers, London. -
LONDON, August a2d, 1866
JAMES NJ. WE'LL, ESQ:
My Dear Sir-As you are going back to the
United States, / mus, beg you to remember M
kindly to the Messrs. Chickering. Tell them
was delighted with their Grand Piano Eorte-as
good an instrument, Think as teas ever turned
out, both in touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C.,
remain ever truly,
H. +. BROADWOOD,
Firm of l. Brentwood Il Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacture - London.
LONDON, July 20, 1866.
Nessrs. C1ickering d Sons:
GENTS: have just been invited by Messrs Col
lard to try Grand PianoLsorte manufactured by
you, and | have no hesitation in indarsng the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. G. D. COllard, VIZ
That it is the finest instrument | ever PLAYED on
Believe me, gentlemen, most tfithfuIly youts
j. Il. HATfON.
Test.monials from the mast distinguished Artists
an Europe to Asssrs. ChicEering q Sons:
LONDON, July rs, 1866.
Having Played upon a p;ano-:ortc made by
Messrs. Chlckering Sons, OF Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testify ng to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and briIliancy of tone, delicaoy
of touch and magnificent power for concert pur-
poses, | consider it really GRAND PIANo-FoRrR
and DEcIDEY THE BEST HAVE SEEN OF AMBTicAN
MANUFACTURES.
Arabella Goddard, Giulo Regondi,
G. A. Osborne, Alfred Jaell,
". kuhe, Lindsay SIoper,
Jules Bendict, j. Moscheles,
NJ. w. Bale, Professor of Conser-