Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
White Bronze Monuments.

The attention of the public is being directed to
these monuments, which, for beauty, durability
and architecture, surpass anything yet discovered
for cemetery purposes. Although new thing in
Vermont, they have been quite extensively intro
duced into other states Thousands of these monu-
ments have been sold to willing and delighted
purchasers, in proof of which a small volume of
letters can be produced from entirely disnter-
ested parties The following from William Thomas,
of the highly respected firm of Thomas Il Harper,
of Meadville, Penn, is but fair specimen, and
we select his letter from the fact that his monu-
ment has been exposed to the elements longer
time than most that have been sold. But four
years, four hundred, or four thousand years, we
verify believe to be all the same in their effect
upon White Bronze Monuments etc, a.
science, scientists, and all scientific works. as well
as historical data referring to long ages OF
posture OF the same metal fully confirm this
opinion
CITY OF MEANWHILE, PEss.l
TO Whom Il may Concern
This cernes that nearly four years ago purchased
OF the White Bronze Monuments and it in the
cemetery at this place (Meadvlle, PENN was peii
pleased with 1t when first erected and nov, nearly
four years exposure, can honestly state that
1t has all the beauty OF monument fresh from
assumed richer deeper tone and is greatly admired by all
who have 1t. 1t my conviction nonu-
nents HAVE NO EQuAL, and were called upon to-day to
select my friend it would be White
Bronze. Sincerely. WILLIAM THOMAS.
Some one in Vermont, doubling the genuineness
of the above, induced Mr.. Bancroft to write to
Mr.. Thomas, and the following letter was the
result;
MsADviLLE, PESS.. December IA, ISIS.
Mr.. A. BdRcroft Montpelier, ";
DEAR SR-Your favor of the 10th is received inquirng
how like the White Bronze Monument years ago
can, with great satisfaction say that than peses
It really looks better than when 1t first SET 1t
Nos There but two three patterns to select from
then. Since then there many beautiful designs that
think OF changing for better but would prefer White
Bronze to anything in Allow say that
not in the business, neither am in any ray interested
only say what believe il Justly meed Hoping this will
be satisfactory YOU any wanting knowledge
this direction, remain very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM THOMAS
LEXINGTON, KY. February 6, 1873.
Mr.. J. Cidry, Esq, General agent for Waite Bronze
Monuments, Louisville, n.y.!
DEAR siR-permit me express you my entire satis-
faction with the Bronze Monument bought Of your agent.
W. g. Darnaby and erected my parents, brother and
sisters, in the cemetery at this place. 1t than
my sangune expectations, and will do all intro
duce to friends and the public generally Wishing
you every success In so pralsewOrtly a cause
Yours truly, r. NJ. fuRGUsoN.
CABOT, VI. April 10. l77s.
aaron Bancroft, Esq. General agent for sale Of Waite
Bronze Monuments in Middle and Western Vermont:
DEAR sIR-The monument purchased of YOU and up
for my father and mother in the cemetery OF this village
june 1875 has given entire satisfaction to and my sis
ter and we have frequently expressed ourselves. The
more we see. we like IL. Thus far cannot see
any change in the material or nish from to the
weather otherwise think 1t has equal, and prefer
White bronze to any material in for cemetery
purposes. Yours truly, H. DOW.
Messrs K. Cockroft's Sons, Monument workers,
corner of Conway street and Brunswick Avenue
at the entrance OF the cemetery of the Eyergreens
Brooklyn, n. Y. certify as follows, under date of
February 81, 1879:
This certaes that having had drawn the
White Bronze Monuments, paid visit the manufac
tory OF schuyler, Parsons, Landon 4 Co.. at bridgeport
Conn. and say that after spending day going
through their extensive works, very much
prised the extensive business done In the
OF these The designs their new
ments neat and rich The different ornaments, letter
Ing etc. tstefuly displayed and be and read
very easily. We believe that the White Bronze Monuments
bound to becolne leading feature In the monument
business and with this belief have purchased the right
To sell these beautiful monuments In connection with
granite and marble business believe that each will
help the other. Yoas truly. r. cocKRoFrS SONS.
Messrs. john L. Dilot & Bro, steam granite
and marble workers, near main entrance Green
wood cemetery Brooklyn, n, Y, certify;
We take pleasure stating thai have secured Of W.
s. Barlow the exclusive control OF Kings county for the
White Bronze Castings. made by schuyler Parsons Ian
don Co.. OF bridgeport Conn, fully believing that the
biity and beauty of this material commend to
all lovers of Respectfully,
JOHN L. DALor a BRO,
Many other letters of similar import with the
above, from persons who have for years been sell
ing and using these monuments, can be shown
The manufacturers now make nearly two hun
dred difierent styles, from two to forty feet in
height, at prices from 80 each to 50, 800 diver
sfed that all will be able To make selections that
will fully suit their taste and means, The White
Bronze s,atuary alone is worthy OF the highest
consideration Of all granite and marble dealers,
II now embraces many beautiful figures, both for
adults and children's monuments, and being II
few shades lighter than the bronze monumental
work, forms a pleasant contrast, and is almost
Appropriate for granite work, as well marble
| llut unlike thera, however the bronze monuments
do not require to be cleaned once in every ten or
| fifteen years The castings also are very durable
| being moulded from one-lOurth OF AN inch 10 one
| inch In thickness, according 10 the size of the
| monuments All persons about To purchase Monu-
ments, Horizontal Tablets, ileadstones, Corner.
markers, fence-urns, Vases etc, will find IL for
| their interest TO call and examine sample monu-
ments and tablets, at the residence OF Aaron Ban
| croft, Berlin street, Montpelier, VI. Also at
S, Glasses shoe store, Walton Block, State street.
Montpelier.