Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-08-20
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Musical Merchandi.c and sewing Ma
chinrs.

The first approach to the piano forte
appeared during the twelfth century,
in the transition from the dulcimer to
the either, which was simplya dulcimer
boxed in obong form. Next followed
the clavachord and spinnet from which
the so-called square piano was copied.
In 1776 the piano was first introduced IN
Convent Garden Theatre. London, as
"new instrument and Il crude affair
it was. Since then Improvement upon
improvement has been made in pianos
and organs, till at last perfection, has
been attained, and if those who listen
ed TO the notes of the first piano could
hear the tones of the piano of to-day
how great would be their surprise. 1t
is only within a few years, comparative
ly, that the upright piano has been
made a success.
As great improvement has been made
ia Sewing machines, which are strictly
American lhycnti0ps, and considered
the greatest Of tins century, We were
reminded of these facts. white examining
the pianos. organs, and Sewing bach
ines sold 10y
j. T. TOPPING.
az his store iH the StuttZ Furniture
COS room on State street Nj Topping
has been engaged in the sale oi Ma
sicai instruments and Sewing ihaci,ae,
for some years, and has been located
in Alma since last May Among the
pauos he is dealing in is the
oRICKERING HABDMAN.
and Christine The Chickeridg piano
is 80 well known everywhere as stand
ard instrument of the higher priced on
der. that it needs 40 comment from us,
and as a medium priced instrument.
THE HARDMAN PIANO
has attained a phenomenal reputation.
as being the finest piano for the price.
or lie market to-day. This piano is
particularly i,l.markable for its power
full. yet sweet sympa,n, tie tones, fich
volume and brilliaucy which I'M. owe
with use instead Of diminishing. as
many other Instruments do. II Is cs-
timatcd tina, when a piano is tuned to
concert pitch there Is draft of seven
tons on the strings. sothat itneoessaIih
hNs 60 have solid frame to give il
more volume ana INTERPRETATION. This
the Ilardman POSSESSES. and it has ht-
come fayorite with the misses. For
a cheap piano the Christine is good
one. Listenieg 10 the
EsTEY, WILCOX, WHITE AND THE
KINBALL ORGANS.
we find them fully mp To the high re-
putati0n they always enjoyed These
organs have a piduo-like action. respond
quickly To the touch. and posses, that
rich musical cadence and deep power f.
ful yet sweet tone which makes them .
desirable for either home or church .
music. They are dust and mouse proof. .
and in their construction the latest ina .
prOVemcntS are introduced, while the
cases are beautiful in design. The
prices OF all there Instruments are with .
in the reach OF al who wish first. class .
piano or organ.
MUSICAL NERCUANDI,E.
such as Violins. Guitars. Banios. Flutes
AccordconS, Sheet Music. instruction /.
books and piano stools are kept ON sale. .
ut low prices. Also violin. guitar and .
banjo strings, and violin supplies gen
orally. Any piece OF music not i'm stock +.
will he ordered on short notice.
THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE
is also on sale. This machine is ONE
OF the simplest, strongest and best aa F.
JuSted machines made. The hest ma
terlal Is used m lis construction and the (
parts are made from the best mac!ju- I
cry IN the world, and are perfectly liu- (
lShcd. II POSSESSES an exact adaptabil- .
lty OF parts. and in consequence of this .
perfect harmony OF parts the machine
wears evenly and is famous for out
wearing most other machines. Tie
improved family machine, with oscillat- f
ing shuttle, has a large arm allowing
great room Tor work, and il has Il per-
rect tension. The needle thread is
drawn both down and up while the
needle Is out oi the goods. hence is en-
abied To use a larger thread tOa given
30 - ~ ~ Nllttii sAllN liNtltIllt lll liIt
market. The machine is sclf-thrcadiup
and every part is adjustable $50 tlat LOST
motion can be- readily taken no. All
the parts run between centres. The
Singer will sew from the heaviest to
the lightest leather on WOODEN goods
silk or lace, embroidcr. quilt on do 9th
CT fancy work. I'm every trial for home
or manufacturing purposes il has shown
how fully competent 10 is.
Pianos. organs and machines are
sold 10y Mr.. Topping on the instalment
plan, 50 that they are within the means
of all classes. He is honorable i'm his
dealings with patrons. and those WHO (
purchase goods of him will find them
as represented. Mrs. Topping. who is
graduate of the TT. Wayne Conserve
tory Of Music, is an accomplished sing-
er, musician and teacher. and gives les
sous in instrumental music or voice
culture. and all orders left at Mr.. Ton
pings. store will Lc promptly at
tended to.