The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-03-09
9 D. Il H. W. SMITHS
A IN erican Organs =.

The perfect and beautiful musical instruments i'll
the word
Seventeen First Premiums all competitors at State
Fairs during the month o OcCter.
with reputation established, solely upon intrinsic
it, and without tie aid OF celebrated names and paid
,iuon, the AMERICAS ORGANS have taken the highest
rank - rir.,,,-" instruments and are justly acknowl-
edged to have superior.
The attention OF the public is called the sh"''
ORGAN as an instrument long sought Tor i'll the family
Gle which, it'll patent improve ments adapted to
ali kinds OF music particularly thu. organ sy lie
with lis Sustained tones and harnoils and Sacred nu
SIC. 50 much desired in American homes
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other Instruments of
the Kind IN many important particulars They supe
rior in their ulncss and depth Of tone capacity Of
expression. elasticity Of touch, and quckness of action
Rendering them perfect in rapid movements.
The American OLGANs constructed on the pr!clp,
OF the large Pipe Organ, and in depth and sorority OF
other organ yet manufactured, and the only real reed
organs now before the public. Most so-calei Organs
consist simply OF the action fastened upon bellows as
III the common meloieon, l. enclosed an organ case
bal TIE AMERICAN ORGANS contain organ wini-ches.
'a'ed The icVerberatls soundboX which has the
important part 10 perform as the sounding in pi
aho forte TO give body and resonance of tone On ac
count OF This and other great the AMERI
CAN ORGANS rank the first in the market and comm and
Ill her price than all other reed Instruments Besides
tis wind chest, the American ORGANS contain the lag
eHt bellows used in any instrument OF the kind. giving
strength and S:eadness of tone, truly desderatum in
any organ
The bellows being provided with safety valve II l..
impossible to choke" the tone by over blowing
The improved knee swell being placed at the right Ct
the performer, Is managed with Nv
the quantity of tone may be gradually increased or d.
mni>hed from the PianisSimo to the Fortssimo and
vice
The Sforzando expression also be introduced At
Pleasure swelling particular notes with fine orchestral
effects which are absolutely Impractical and unattainabe
i'll all 'autornac'' or similar attachments.
The Tremolo peculiar to the AMERICAN ORGANS Is uni
versIly admiled 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 consists in arrangn. the treble notes IN
front, that. at will they may be made more prominent;
and, with subduei accompaniment a fine SOLO effect
mas be produced.
The Reeds voiced with great care and skill An
American Organ containing than set Of reeds
has variety i'll the voicpg Of each set so that in Using
the iull power the tones blend into great volume ard
they are 50 voiced that they will remain tune for years
NE AMERICAN ORGANS are superior III tie mechanical
hiSh ct the action and Interior musical parts The
valves are OF material expressly prepared avoid all
sticking or crac ling; thus durable and will ALWAYS be
in order.
The Keys Reeds, &C. are perfect In their finish and
This gives the quickness and brillancy of tone
Inc AMERICAN ORGANS finished in the highest syle
Of ART III Rosewood Jet, Walnut and Oak Cases richly
NariShed Polished and Engraved or in Smooth OIL Pol
sh forming elegant pieces of furniture the Parlcr;
ana the anut and Oak especially ADAPTED for
Churches, Lecture. School and Lodge rooms
We call special attention to the style of AMERICAN Or
GAM containing the .superoctave coupler ard subbass
Tor churches IN want OF powerful Instrument whose
means are limited its moderate price renders If very de-
si-able.
1t contains seven stops and capable of great variety
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Double Bellows
rTemoo, Reverberating Sount-box and improved Knee.
swell.
These instruments have capacity from the single reed
Ve-octave organ through 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 sixteeneet
pipes in the large pipe organs
This latter Instrument is finished in an upright case
and Is adapted large churches and the use of CON-
ventions, oratorio performances, &c.
Every instrument 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 liree OF CHARGE to go any distance.
SD & H. ". SMITH,
FREMONT, Opp. Waltham St, BOSTON. MS. F!
POWERS Il STORY, State Agents.
tl4jn66 BURLINGTON. VT.