Year: 1877

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- mity affirm that no reed organs, of whatever manufacture, native or foreign, can possibly compare with those from the house of Messrs Estey & Go. in power, tone, workmanship and style. Such position and reputation can only be gained legitimately. Mushroom manufac- turers that grow up in a night and Haunt 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 a 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 toil patient experi- ment, treless watchfulness and unvarying 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 pUSSeSS uluSlCdl OA h1ly oOAl, and thousands of churches were destitute of the charm of instrumental music in their wor- ship. To-day the humblest home may have it's fireside organ, to lend sweet attraction to the home circle and the feeblest church or Sabbath school beautiful instrument, to give voice and earnestness to it's pious praise. This happy change is due to the Estey Organ moro than to any other one cause. The constant and undevi- ating aim of it's makers has been to produce perfect reed instrument that should be within 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 it's ripest fruit unstintedly to promote this object. The materials used have been riSidly any way conduce 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 $1, ,500. Messrs. Estey & Go. admirably balanced in tone and power that two thirds of the congregation ill an ordinary small church would suppose 1t a pipe organ If 1t was concealed from view. really good piano from reliable maker cannot be bought for less than $4OO to $500. An Estey Organ, suited to the capacity and requirements of any family, may be purchased for $150 or $200, and a thoroughly good one for $7O. This is practical philanthro- py of quality as refreshing as 1t is rare. This is something worth working and waiting for and it is peculiarly gratifying to know that all concerned-makef, seller, buyer and performer reap an equitable share of the benefits of 8 result so truly beneicent That which conserves the public welfare promotes private interest. Good wine needs no bush. Honesty pays best. Messrs. Estey & Go. have proved the truth of these aphorisms, and in an age of shans have demonstrated that solid merit is the true touchstone of success. Nine thousand organs were turned out there last year and sent to every quarter of the globe, | in more than one instance supplanting entirely world These organs represented business of ] ever one million dollars