The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-21
ORGANS.

Tne MASON q HAMLIN GARNET ORGANS
iaer est entiay from all other instruments in which
ahe tones are produced by reeds vbrstors employ
ing many novelties OF construction. Within the few
years since their Introduction they have obtained ex
traordnary reputation, have been publicly recog
mixed by the musical profession generally as very
great Improvement upon previous instruments Of
the class At The principal Industria Fairs seventy
four Gold and Silver Medals other highest pre-
miums have been awarded to Mason g. Hsmlln for
the improvements effected by them, aud 10 recog-
milton ofthe superiority OF their work.
The most important OF the improvements attained
in these Organs will be found in THE CHARACTER
AND QUALITY OF THEIR TONES, which are
pure, round and smooth-iree from the metallic,
reedy sharp and di sagreeebe qualities hitherto sup
posed be unavoidable in instruments of this class
AS the quality of its is the fundamental excel
lence Of musical instrument, the manufacturers re-
spectfuy invite careful attention to their Cabinet
Organs in this respect soliciting the most critical ex-
animation and comparison.
1t is the chief oont in which they claim superiority,
and is that characteristic of their instruments which
has had most influence in obtaining for them the
enviable prominence and very wide circulation which
they enjoy.
The CAPACITY FOR EXPRESSION of these
organs another popularity OF great practical value
Formerly this has been obtained by the use of the
ordinary SWELL oper ated by the foot or hand which
is Intellectual and unsatisfactory, or by the employ
ment OF the expression stop The latter as used by
skilled player, is effective aud capable OF admirable
effects, but much practice and skill required
for tolerabe use that few able to avail them
selves Of It's advantages BY the employu ent of the
AUTOMATIC BELLOWS SWELL, these difficulties
are overcome with this swell IL is only necessary
blow faster produce a louder tone and more slowly
to diminish the tone; yet LITTLE inequalities in
sure feet do not affect the tone in the
sion stop. The most perfect CREsCENDos and DIMINU
ENDos conceivable attainable with this swell, by
ordinary player and its practical value Is there
fore very great.
In other characteristics OF good instrument as
smonthness and Tapldty of action. equality and STINT
lar character of tones variety OF effect convenience
in simplicity and durability OF construction,
these Org ana are also believed TO excel.
In every Instrument made by Mason Il Hsmlin the
best material is used aud the most Lhororgh work
manship employed. The wood which they use, In
addition 10 the customary modes OF drying, Is sub
jected to q process OF curing by Supetheated
steam, which better fits it to withstand the trying
circumstances OF unfavoTable climates and tempera
lures.
The Mason & Hamlin Cabiuet Organs are made in
variety OF stN les having from set OF Reeds TO
six or more, and employing one stop to twelve aud
upwards and are adapted to use IN private houses,
schools churches, etc. They In cases of various
designs, in walnut. rosewood, ebony, and fancy
Circulars, with full particulars may be obtained by
mail.
FOR SALE IN PHILADELPHIA ONLY BY
J. c. COULD,
AT HIS NEW STORE,
NO. O23 CIEESNUT STREET.