, 1876-06-04
MUSIC'S OWN THRONE.
It Is the American Piano, and Its Pal
ace Is at the Centennial
Exposition.
F'Muslc, Heavenly Maid," Holds Royal
Court at the Congregation
Of Nations.
The People Of Every State and Land Pey
Harmonious Tribute to Her Worth
and Power.
And Hal1et, Davis & Co. Seem to
Be Her Prime Ministers.

And Ha11et, Davis & Go. Seem to
Be Her Prime Ministers.
Special Correspondence of The Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1.-One June even
ing four years ago was among few friends
assembled in the rooms OF johann Strauss, ut
the St. James Hotel, Boston,. The electric
genius OF the waltz was whirling off fragments
from his "Morgenblattcr," "Ncw Vienna, y
and "Blue Danube" upon handsome piano,
while his brilliant wife, Jetty Treflltz Strauss,
stood behind him caroling gully the same airs.
After half an hour or more Of this luscious en-
joyment, Strauss jumped from his scat and ex-
claimed fcryently, "Well, have had to come
to America to find the best piano I ever
touched. That's it." His wife echoed the
encomium, and so did all the party, including
the gifted Bendel, himself Que OF the most
effective Of European pianists.
THE INSTRUMENT
was one OF the Hallct, Davis s. Co. make,
taken out Of the stock on hand in their Boston
warczoon1s, and, while twas piano Of surpass
ing richness aud power Of tone, was In no cs-
sential different from those made and kept con-
tinually Oh sale BY the same house aud its vari-
GUS agents throughout the country. Pianos Of
this make were then in use at the Peace Jubi-
lee, where thcy were walking straight into the
affections Of the musicians eongrsggatca from
every quarter Of the globe. had known Of
THE TRluMpuAL SUCCESS
Of the same kind OF pianos d year Ut twobefore,
In tour they had been sent upon through Eu-
rope, and, In George Bancrqft's vwn words, :"
was very proud to hear it said in this land OF
musicians that so admirable d piano had never
been manufactured In Gcrmanyn or anywhere
else.
tits particularly agreeable to opcc more greet
these perennial fayoritcs under public cynUsurS
and public commcndation, The Hallet l. Davis
Company arc represented III full force at the
Centennial, and their exhibits
THE FOREMOST ATTRACTION
Of the musical department. For upwards OF
thirty years have these pianos bcenin the homes
in furthcring musical love and culture, and in
making these homes the most attractive spots
on earth. This tremendous private success
hns been admirably supplemented by critical
public approval, aud over seventy first pre-.
miums, awarded by the accurate judges Of
country, State, national, and international fes-
tiyaIs, attest how uniformly perfect are these
peerless pianos. Even thcyery latest Of worlds
fairs, the one held last year at
CHILL,
paid prompt acknowledgment to the Halet &
Davis Instruments, aud the Chief premium was
rendered them. The firm has just received the
medal md diploma voted by the discriminating
Judges to the manufacturers Of the best pianos
exhibited. Every maker OF note was represent
ed at the contest, aud the victory was an en-
Yiable one.
With these newest Of honors heaped upon the
pleasant trophies Ut the past, this, one Of the
very oldest OF piauo-making firms, puts in
proud appearance at the Centennial. 4 gencr-
sioncrs, and c1cellently has the space been i'm
proved.
AN ORNATE STRUCTURE
has been erected, Of graceful design and hand
some finish. completed in white and gold, with
frescocd ceiling and two sides Of Frel,ch plate
tiful temple Of tue divine art In the entire
musical department. Choice paintings adorn its
interior walls, which, with the elaborate floor
Ing, fine chandeliers, ete-, give the apartment
rather than of the ordinary Exposition Bazaar:
In this airy and winsome ine1osure find
eight Of the Incompatible Halict, Davis 81 Co..
pianos. Most Of these are inclosed in cases pre-
pared especially for the present OCCASION, the
| actions, however, being exactly the same as are
| to be found in all Of the Instruments sent out
from their factory. One Of these pianos, tall
| upright, Is
THE MONARCH
OF the Music Department, the richest and most
beautiful instrument OF any to he seen any
| where in the building. It is in solid case OF
carved ebony inlaid with gold. The style is the
Renaissance and the workmanship worthy OF
Ce1lini or Ghbcvti.
Take the Hal1ct s. Davis action-the noble
musical soul-out Of tllis glorious casket anu
the case would still be one Of the triumphs tf
the Exposition. It's design, carving, and entire
finish constitute it marvel OF cabinet work, lit
to grace the boutloir Of Queen. But for the
fact that it has musical heart, which pulses
forth royai melody when touched ariglit, the
proper m pIacc for this instrument would Be po-
sition 81 honor in tho sculptural division of
Memorial Hall. It is more Of a sterling. art
production than half the works to be seen there
fu, Describing it in detail is good deal like
irving to describe painting By Titan, 4 marble
hy Philias, or to write up Niagara. There is
regal treat in store for readers OF THE TRIBUNE
visiting Philadelphia in bcholding and listening
to this embodiment Of all that is exquisite in the
twin arts Of music and sculpture There are
three othef uprights in the display. These are
Of the firms usual design, hut finished in
THE cosrL1E5r OF WOODS,
expressly for the Exhibition. The two larger
ores are Of different material, one being in
ebony, with French walnut panels, gold and
and fret work; the other in rich, wayy- grained
rosewood, with French walnut trimmings, which
contrast effectively with the main wood. These
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