Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-25

heard OF the Estey Organ, and smaller still Is
the number of those who do not, after practical
acquaintance with the superior merits Of that
noble instrument, cheerfully concede the proud
claim Of its makers. that
TIE ESfEY ORGAN LEADS TIE WORLD.
The foremost musicians Of Europe and
America hasten to join their testimony to that
Of professional and amateur organists and
instrumentalists, Of all degrees Of proficiency
and celebrity, and all with remarkable unani-
nifty affirm that no reed organs, Of whatever
manufacture, native or foreign, can possibly
compare with those from the house Of Messrs.
Estey 4 Co. in power, tone, workmanship and
style. Such position and reputation can only
be gained legitimately. Mushroom manufac-
turers that grow up in night and flaunt their
wares in the face of the public, gaudy and
impudently, may seem to flourish for time !;
but their prosperity is lie, as their pretensions
are cheat. The sure success that crowns
honesty, industry, probity and thoroughness is
slow Of growth but when it comes it is stead
fast and honorable to the end. The Estey
Organs have achieved this success gradually,
through years of sturdy toll, patient expert
ment, tireless watchfulness and nnvaryine
promptitude in additions and improvements.
Thirty years ago the primitive prototype Of
the present magnificent instrument was made.
Place the two side by side and read the history
Of a generation Of industry and invention.
Thirty years ago only the wealthy could afford
to possess musical instruments Of any sort,
and thousands Of churches were destitute of
tho charm Of instrumental music in their wor-
ship. To-day the humblest home may have its
home circle, and tho feeblest church or Sabbath
school a beautiful instrument, to give voice and
earnestness to its pious praise. This happy
change is due to the Estey Organ more than to
any other one cause. The constant and undevi-
ating aim Of its makers has been to produce q
the reach OF the popular purse in price. Every
mechanical appliance that human ingenuity
could devise and human patience perfect has
been brought to bear upon this end. Trust
worthy experience from all quarters has lavish
ed its ripest fruit unstintedly to promote this
subjected to every possible test that could in
any way conduoe to their adaptability and dura-
bility:> What is the result at the end Of thirty
years? The lowest priced pipe organs that are
worth buying cost 81 500. Messrs. Estey l. Co..
furnish for from $500 to $500 a reed organ go
admirably balanced in tone and power that two
thirds Of the congregation in an ordinary small
concealed from view. A really good piano from
reliable maker cannot be bought for less than
@4O0 70 e5O0. An Estey Organ, suited to the
capacity and requirements Of any family, may
bepurchased for $50 or 1900, and thoroughly
good one for GO. This is practical philanthro-
BY, of quality as refreshing ~ it is rare. This
Is something worth working and waiting for ;
and il is peonis1ly graft gratifying to know that al
reap an equitable share Of the benefits Of a
result so truly benefcent.
That which conserves the public welfare
promotes private interest. Good wine needs no
bush. Honesty pays best. Messrs. Estey L
Co. have proved the truth Of these aphorisms,
andin IN age Of ahams have demonstr atedithat
solid merit is the true touchstone Of success.
Nine thousand organs were turned out there
last year and cent to every quarter Of the globe,
in more than ono instance supplanting entirely
the instruments Of European makers In the old
world, These organs represented business Of
over one million dollarsg