Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-22
HARDMAN
PIANOS.
ESTABLISHED 1872.

A thoroughly drst-cidss Piano OF a modeS
price the Nero HdrdnGn Upright. This
quite remarkable Plano has been brought
TO its present high standard Of excellence
through years OF experimenting carried on
without regard TO cost or trouble. The
manufacturers determined some time ago
10 make the most durable Piano ercr pro-
ducod, and one which In the artistic points
OF tone and action should he unsurpassed.
The very rapidly acquired and exception
ally high position obtained by The Hard
man among the very best class Of people
has proved how completely successful the
manufacturers have been.
A few testimonials selected from the large
nun Der received will furnish sufficient proof
of the unusual excellence Of these Pianos
and their peculiar adapiabllity 10 the pur-
pose mentioned
Professor Fred. Charles Hair, one Of our
leading concert pianists and most Success
ful teachers OF this city. says:
"It gives me great pleasure 10 give public
expression TO my good opinion OF the Hard
man Pianos, especially the Upright. with
which am better acQusinted. consider
them very acceptable, both rs TO tone, quail
tiles. and action
Mr.. r.. {. Brooks. OF Etheridgc & Brooks.
cotton -iactors. Portsmouth, Va:
The Hartman Piano purchased Ten
gears ago has been IN constant use and given
entire satisfaction. IL requires very little
tuning. and is pow ms sweet.toned as any
instrument you find.
Or. W. IL. Ruffner Principal Virginia
Normal School, Farmville. Va, writes:
The Hartman Piano fully meets our
expectations and our treasurer will send
you check promptly"
J. II. Allen. OF Aliens Siding. Rlchmopd
and York River railroad, Va, writes:
IL consider my Hartman Piano rst-class
rcgarding tone. touch, and durability Have
now been using IL nearly nee years, and IL
has needed tuning very little In that time.
congratulate you on securing the agency
for such excellent Instruments
Rev. l.. A. Cutler pastor Marshatl-Street
Christian church. says:
II am pleased TO say that the Hartman
Upright Piano YOU sold me gives perfect sat
isisction. My daughters tpstructress. "
lady cfexpefience. pronounces II q most ex-
ceilent instrument
Signor D'Annn. OF this t-ity for years with
=. Brigpoii Concert Company. says:
Having used Hartman Piano for some
time. I take pleasure In stating that my ad-
miration of this excellent instrument In
creases from day TO day. II is a giant in
power. yet. withal. 10 delicate OF touch,
ready In response. sweet and bell-likc in
tone, that no piano of to-day SURPRISES II In
these qualities. II II lust the instrument for
ny-yocal pupils.
Captain T.. f1tz. conductor on the chess-
peske and Ohio railway, says:
After testing all the different Pianos, |
decided TO take the Hardmau Upright
which have had thoroughly tried since It's
purchase by the hest musicians. They have
one and all pronounced II perfect and 30
well am pleased with IL that Invariably
advise my friends 10 purchase only that
make"
Professor Ad. Bauer says:
During the last three years I travelled
with T.. Remenyi aud Madame Camilla Ursa
had numerous occasions 10 test the supe-
rlor quality Of the finrdman Pianos. Their
popularity all over the country IL the best
proof OF their superior tone. action. and du-
mbiliiy. take great pleasure In recon-
DeHdins tbem Ioail lovers VI good instru-
menf"
Professor Raucr travelled as pianist with
The calculated sio.inssts lleinen,i and Ma
dame trsa.