The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

progress of completion-from the planning
mills and curious woodworking machines
to the cabinet makers and wood-carvers
and wood artists of the third
floors, and the score of action men and
tuners above, in whose hands the wrought
and finished organ case ceases to be mute
piece of furniture and architecture and
takes on voice, articulation, accent and the
divine tongue of music, like dumb body
receiving a celestial singing soul For, be
it understood, the genius of the business
in w. w. Kimball company's hands is not
so much to multiply the number of organs
on the face of the earth as to bring the
old methods of construction to funda-
mental reconsideration and retreatment-
ito inaugurate their manufacture in Chi
cago as something higher than a noisy
wheel industry, with intellect as a higher
factor than steam, and in the study of i'm
provement not secondary to enormous
volume of production"
Chicago Parlor organ-The factory is
completely equipped with new and mod
ern machinery, especially designed for the
most perfect and rapid construction of
organs, commOdious in every appointment,
and admirably adapted for convenience
and to expedite work. The designs of
cases are new, original, artistic, orna-
mental, and varied to please diversified
tastes.
The divided octave coupler, which is OPP
Grated by two stops, coupling the octave
above or below, at the pleasure of the per-
former, or both ways at the same time by
drawing both stops, doubles The power of
the organ without increasing its size, is a
new feature, and superior TO all other
couplers
Estey organs-The great reputation en-
joyed by the Estey organ is very largely
due to their tone This has always been
their distinguishing feature but wonder
derful strides have been made during the
last ten years. Perfection in details is.
prominent feature of this organ. Con-
slant and unremitting care is exercised by
skilled inspectors, all experts in their diff
ferent branches.
Chase Bros. pianos-The scale is well
balanced and even. The tone is clear, pen
etrating and sustaining, it comes out firm,
prompt, decided, and sOnorous through
out The touch is perfect, combining
lightness with strength, giving power
without making eXorbitant demands upon
the player, and affording a delicacy and
precision for the finest shading and finger
coloring.
The Chase Brothers are all experts inthe
manufacture of pianos and understand the
construction of an instrument from the
selection of the material till theregulating
and voicing. They own many valuable
patents of their own invention. Their
patent sounding board has been the means
of greatly enriching the tone of their in
struments. Their pianos have stood the
test Of the market for years, and it is a
pleasure to note that their customers are
scattered through almost every state in the
union.
The Everett Piano.
Particular care is given to the action and
the careful adjustment of all it's parts.
The finish of all bushings and the eXqui-
site exactitude of every piece is made the
subject of most severe, practical and pains
taking tests.
The key boards are made of select wood,
and for the keys the very best of ivory and
ebony are used. All parts are carefully
guarded by bushings wherever it is neces-
fairy that the slightest movement takes
place.
Behr Bros. pianos-These instruments
are characterized by many novel and val
liable patented features. OF these the
patent cylinder top or the piano muffler
would, other things being equal, alone be