Year: 1875

Much interest is centered at present in the country in the matter of musical instruments, and the study of music. And the time is not far distant when music will be common branch of education, as 1t i. at present in some parts of Europe. But a few years ago Piano or Melodeon was a rare thing, and only those most highly favored in this world were thought able to afford such luxury. To-day the poor as well as the rich, regard music as almost g necessity, and almost the entire population of this great nation are making special endeavor to cultivate its study in the family.

 By the progress in expanding and supply. ing the musical wants of society and the large number of manufactures of Pianos and Organs, and the variety of their product has become SO large that at present 1t is impossible for the masses to know who are the best makers, or which are the most durable. am often asked who makes tho best Piano, or who makes the best Organ. Having had over eighteen years experlence in tuning and repairing, (having tuned and repaired over 500 instruments the past year. 1 have carefully examined the various instruments made in this country, in regard to durability and quality of tone, and will answer this question to the best of my ability. It is not the company who occupy the largest space in the newspapers, that always make the best instruments nor is it the loud heralded winning of medals, or certificates at fair, sufficient proof of the excellence of all the instruments put upon the market by the parties securing such an award, such Triumph" may generally be credited more properly to Zeal in lobbying and wire-pulling, than the usual skill in manufacture. Neither profuse advertising nor premiums awarded the highest bidder, constitute all theessential recommendation of good durable intrument. From care full examination consider the Durham & Sons Piano, of N. Y., the most durable of all Pianos manufactured at the present day. The Dunham Piano made 30 years ago find in good condition at the present time. Their great new scale Piano is one of the most remarkable improvements of the present day. It has just been effected in the ordinary square Piano. The improve ment consists in system of construction by which the tone is increased to an equali- ty with that of grand Piano, while the quality of tone is pure, resonant, powerful and melodeous; the touch is light but stong, and the professional player can produce all the effects that can be got out of Grand, while the amateur will feel an unusal pleasure in it's ample and satisfying tone. find this company use only sawed yeneers for their Pianos. But few companies use use instead, shaved veneers. and everyone conversant with the matter know that varnish will not stand well on shaved veneers. They use only the best of material and employ only the best mechanics.

 The Reed or Cabinet Organ has fairly won it's position as the equal and compli- ment of the Piano Forte. Greatly lmprov- cd in quality and variety of tone, and in beauty of form and workmanship, it has become 6 necessity in every dwelling, whether cottage or mansion. An Organ to be good, must ,excel in quality, volume and variety of tone, the promptness of utterance, and in power of expresslon. The instru- ment well made that secures these points of excellence is the best. After cart full examination find the Peloubet Pelton & Co.,, celebrated Standard Organ contains all of the foregoing qualities, and for durability find no Organs that equal them. These Organs are voiced with deep, rich and mellow tone, that have never seen equaled. Having become convinced that the Durham & Sons Pianos and Pcloubct Pelton & Co.'S, Standard Organ are the most desirable, and give the best satisfac- tion. I have just secured the general agency for the sale of these instruments in Litchield County, Conn.,, Eastern Dutcheas County, N. Y., and southern Berkshire County, Mass. These companies make no second hand instruments, as nearly all other companies do, as the great and grow. ing demand for these instruments compel them to employ all their facilities of pro duction on tirst-class work, and their prices are within the reach of all.

 MERITS OF THESE INSTRUMENTS.

 Their durability have become proverb. In workmanship they caunot be surpassed, if equaled in power, solidity, purity and equality of tone they have no conpeer. As a safe investment they are the best. With care they csn be sold after years of use, for nearly or quite the original cost. They are warranted in the most satisfactory manner. The commercial standing of these houses is sufficient guarantee that any claim will meet with instant liquidation. My arrangements are such that can furnish instruments at less price than the same can bought in the city. travel nearly all the time, and do not have to pay heavy rents. It costs me less to make sales than it would if l kept large wareroom. A dealer in one of our small cities told me it cost him 20 per cent of his sales to pay