The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-05-10

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE GREAT
w H B 1C r.
PIANO FORTE
VIE Directors OF the NATIoSAL PIANO FORTE
= Asso IArIoS take this opportunity to an
mlar comparison of the relative merits of the yari
Gus Pianos which have been allowed a Mace in their
Marero9ms cons sting of Webers, Steinway's Chick
eIng s. bradburys, etc., etc., besides careful COM
parison with all other makers pretending 10 excel
candid statement Of the result compels them 10 saw
that the -rrl.ls ~ ''
WEBER ,PIANO FORTE
is PRE-EMINENTLY
The Best Piano in America,
Therefore, not execIied by my in the
rf.r.t.sf lsrr World. I'10Ia
While the Strinway Piano is justly celebrated for
Its sweetness Of tone, the Chickering Piano flor its
Drlhancy and the briggs and other pianos for their
power. the Weber piano combine all these desirabl
qualities in the highest degree and is the only known
instrument of which it may with truth be said that
in 1t are united the six great qualities of perfect
instrument VIZ great power, siceetaess Of tone and
orhdney with an elastic touch, perfect equality OF
tone and durability.
,.,4y BOARD OF DIRECTORS. -,.a
EDWARD MOLLENHAUER, President
THE JDORE MOSS and LOUIS SCHREIBER, Vice
JOHN G. WHITE, Secretary. Of f... Ilr
j. 4, WILLIAMS, Treasurer. f''
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
s. b. Nils. Max Maretzek. p
Carl Bergmann, ih j. N. PattisOn, .
Carl Anschutz, Theodore Thomas,
Robert Goldbeck.
TESTIMONIALS. ~
"a Ls.J NEW YORK, December Il, 1868.
"a. WEBER, ESQ Among the many excellent Pi-
ano Fortes which are maae in this city yours rank
foremost. Being musician and a manufacturer of
great practical experience, having been engaged a
great number OF wears in the business you have sue
ceeded In manufacturing Piano which, Tor richness
and briliaDcy OF tone, as well as for thorough work
manship cannot possibly be surpassed 1 IN easily
see why these instruments nd ready SALE for they
are, in every respect. very superior indeed. SUD
~ ~ - IL s. b. MILLS.
NEW YORK. December i6, 1sC3
Il A. WEBER, Eso.--l cannot refrain from express
ing to you the sincere pleasure which expei in
playing upon and recommending yodr Piano Fortes-
r En0,c Of Piano sohich equals yours In depth,
briiancy. and singing quality Of tone, Thorough
workmanship, and an action winch gives tne sight
est and most rapid response. Really, can only ac-
count Tor 1T in the fact Of your being musician AMI
q practical mechanic, and rejoice To lind that the
musical profession so universally praises and recon
D'-1-l- Very truly .t GEO. F. BRISTow.
A. WEBER, Eso.-A ten years. acquaintance with
your Pianos, has convinced me that the A. Weber
Pianos are as good as the music Of your celebrated
nanesake. c. NJ v. Weber JOHN ZoNDELL.
BROOKLYN, February II, 1861 .i''t inn Is
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ments daily among professional friends, that have
carefully examined them and congratulate you
their excellence and superiority. They combine ey
cry point which cons itutes perfect Piano IN the
highest degree-fullncss, sweetness, Singing quality
and power of tone, evenness and elasticity OF touch
You have more OF Grand tone in your Square
Fortes than those Of any other manufacturer
know Of Truly, the success which attends you Is
well merited. CHARLES FRADELL.
We fully concur with the above expressed opinions
respect ng the I" WEBER" Piano, and take great
pleasure in recommending them tO our friends and
the pubic. af t.m
WIN. MASON, -H EN- aNUEL BRANDEIS,
MAX MARETZEK, FRED. BRANDEIs,
w. X BASFORD, JEROME HOPKINS,
THE MOELING, PAUIF. NICHOLSON,
S. IT. CUTLER, 4a.f iE s I o. NJ i. World
rG Gfss"i aa e IT, f 81 G GaRL fEhaaas
tor Musical Rer. and GiOVANI SCONEIA,
World. IN ~ n nd. MOSENTHAL,r
j. N PATTERSON, r,s HENRY q. WATSON,
L. MUZIO, W. +. WILLIAMS,
Erening Post.
Allow me to, add my name to the many musical
professors who have gwen their testimony as to the
unrvale1 excellence OF your Pianos In swee ness,
power, equality, and that js ne sails quo IN tone,
which we sometimes express by calling II refinement
of tone. your Pianos, In my estimation, stand brst
among tile many splendid Pianos produced In this
country. CLARA NJ. BRlNkEkHOFF-
Febraary 8, 1866. sT..',.,.' ~ "a
Similar Acknowledgements have been received from
upward of forty Schools andt Seminaries, which
space forbids giving at the present time. ~
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MESSRS. s. H.. STEVENS d co.
Having received the State Agency for the sale
.5ttl1 Q10eT,i or hHE yV0I1B0E a
w cher. Piano FOrteS,
Are now prepared to exhibit and furnish these
instruments at their Warerooms,
No. 145 Middle Street, Portland,
And cordially invite all interested to call and
from other celebrated manufacturer, such as q
HALLET, DAVIS & CO., ALFRED
i4 NEWMALL, GEO. M. GUILD
Il CO.. Etc., Etc., .,'''t'9
Making, the Largest assortment
OF New Pianos ever offered in this Slate.
Prices from $500 to $3.50.
w-we are a.shorizea te sell as low ns
8. III. STEHENS q O. r. co..
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