Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

M. Stief. No 9 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, |
Md, are so highly appreciated here, that it is
almost superfuous for us to speak word in their
praise. They are superior in every respect,
manufactured of the most durable material, Sc
lected with special reference to the influences of
til Southern climate.
Since the war fifteen hundred of these pianos
have been sold to the South, and upwards of two
hundred and fifty pianos have been supplied to
Southern schools and academies, where they are
much used. and receive the best test of their du-
rability. Their new Grand Square Scale, u &C.
taves have attained the perfection of this branch
of manufacture. They have the full iron plate
with patent agraffe, and the ingeniously con-
structed Stieff patent agrafe bar, exclusively
used by this firm, which materially contributes
to the exquisitely liquid and pure vocal treble,
which is eminently their characteristic and sd
vantage over all others. For the higher quail
ties of beauty, fulness, roundness continuity
and richness of tone in bass, tenor and treble
range that crisp and yet elastic facility of touch
and that sympathetic quality which is their
GROWING grace, they confessedly stand unrival-
led.
Independent of their intrinsic merits, there is
q perfect neatness and solidity of mechanical
construction, contributing one of these pianos
an ornament to any private or public apartment
The large and extensive factories of this hrm
at Nos "a and Sc Camden street, and Nos. As &
AZ Perry street, attest the thrift industry and
enterprise of the firm. They are prepared at all
times to I'll any orders with promptness and dis
patch. Their success is illustrated by the fact
that they have carried off against all competi-
tors, fifty first premiums, at State and other
exhibitions.
This house is agent also for the celebrated
Burdett cabinet, parlor and church organ-a
splendid instrument without any harshness or
reedy tone. and equal, If not superior to the best
manufactured. IL
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.-L Friday
evening, the Zion Church folks were charmed
and instructed by an exhibition Of the musical
talent Of Mrs. V. A. Hamilton's music class,
assisted by Prof Drake and several ladies from
Thinking Spring class The solos were finely
rendered by Prof. Drake and others, and all
gave evidence of Mrs. Hamilton's skill and devo-
ton as teacher of music There will be a SIM
liar exhibition at Thinking Spring, next Satur-
day, the 10Th, at P. III. Mrs. 81. and class will
be assisted by Professors Hamer and Drake and
the Zion class, and the public generally may ex-
pect rare treat. All are cordially invited to
attend
CAR WINDOW BROKEN BY A STONE. -On Ell
day evening last when the eastern bound Ex
press train on the Chesa & Ohio Railroad had
passed Ronceverte, in Greenbrier county, short
distance, stone rolled down from the mountain
side and broke the glass in the window OF the
car, at the seat occupied at the time by Capt
Thos Burke, Of Huntington, recently of this
fol no
the car, for if it had done so it might have in
hicted injury upon Capt. Burke. AS it happen
ed the only injury done was the breaking of the
window.
SALES. &C-Echols, Bell & Catlett, have pur-
chased 800 acres of iron land from Benz. Lines,
near Waynesboro, for $4,000.
Philip Fauver sold 100 acres, adjoining Ople
lands, two miles from Staunton,t j. @. Mowry
James Minor has sold portion of Rockfsh
Gap tract, to Echols, Bell g. Catlett for $4,000
Mai w. A. McCue has sold the Chapman
house, WAY nesboro, to Elliot Fishburne for
$1,000.
Col B. j. Jordan has purchased Of Benjamin
Lines q specular ore mine and lands for So, COO,
and Is acres, adjoining mouth of Blue Ridge
Tunnel, belonging to the James Minor property,
for $1,000
PERSONAL Rev. DR.. Taylor, in most touch
ing letter. has resigned his charge here, and sails
for Rome. with his family. April 30th.
Rev. JOS. T. Dean has accepted call to I'll
Baptist pulpit until July 1st
Ex-Gov Seymour and lady, of N. T., passed
down the Valley Friday evening.
Col VIM. Allan, passed to Winchester Fri
day evening" to visit his sick father.
Gen. Echols arrived Saturday from Kentucky.
bringing Cincinnati papers of Friday, only "A
hours old.
R. Mauzy and lady and Anderson Mauzy left
for McGaheysville, Rockingham Co., yesterday.
mo Cards"
Capt L. L. Stevenson spent last week among
his friends in the City, looking well and hearty,
in spite of his 81 years.
CoMpLIMENTARY-The Harrisonburg Old
Commonwealth, in speaking OF COL NJ. &. Har-
mans untirng efforts to build the Valley Rail
road, SAYS A s. Barbour, Of o. & A. r. R., pos
sesses like qualities and manages his great road
las farmer does his plough boy" but the
quick perception and capacity for forcing instru-
mentalitles to his assistance, which appear right
in opposition, belongs peculiarly to Col Harman,"
they hold and the money they are worth, he is
equal to the railroad Kings, Tom Scott and j
w. Garrett"
THE FIRE ExTINaUIsHER.-La Saturday,
Major Horace Lacy, the agent of Babcocks
Fire Exting uisher, gave it fair trial on CARRIERS
Hill. Ii put out eight blazing, red hot coal oil
barrels in 80 seconds. The principle is the i'm
pregnation of water with caroonc acid gas, and Is
cents charges the machine (Which weighs only
70 pounds and costs but 500 for one year.
We call special attention Of our readers to the
card of Alfred Smith, of the Royal Institute of
Architects, Great Britain. Mr.. Smith has per-
rnanently located in our City, with his office over
WAITS Drug store, and offers his services to the
public as an architect and surveyor, or wherever
skilled labor is required in making plans, draw
ings and designs.
The SToRM-Mrs. Henry Forrer, of Elizabeth
Furnace, lost 700 cords of wood, and the fencing
on Rev. E. H. Phillips farm, on Parkersburg
road, was destroyed by storm last week, and
much damage done in other portions of Augusta
PICTURE FRAMES Hunter & Co., Booksel-
lers, have received large stock of Picture
Frames some beautiful styles and good stock
of moulding Tdey can furnish any style of
frame at sh ort notice
DIsrREssINa-W regret to learn that Henry
Bear. merch ant tailor Of this City, was struck
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