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We are glad, also, to notice that Redingion & Howe do a first class busi- ness in the Pianos. Organs and Melodeons they furnish. Their principal steck is composed of first grade instruments. These they advertise and rec- ommend because they Inor their reliability. This house can furnish second class instruments cheaper than any other establishment in Central New York. (for the reason of buying cheaper.) so that if purchasers want a lon-priced instrument. Redington & Howe's is the place to procure it. We advise our readers not to buy any instrument without first seeing or writing to Reding; ton S. Howe. They will also tell honestly the quality of the goods.
Another point : this house is financially responsible for all they recom- mend. Besides having the largest capital in the Music business in Central New York, they are backed up by as much more as they choose to call upon.
For everything in the musical line, go to Redington & Howe, No. 2 Wiet ing Block.
From The Rochester Daily Union. )
" The House of Redington & Howe is attracting the attention of tho trade everywhere, on account of their superior facilities for wholesaling the ac- knowledged first-class Pianos, Organs and Melodeons, as well as every variety of Musical Merchandise.
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From the Syracuse Daily Journal
They have a musical emporium second to none west of New York city. In saying this we do but simple justice to Messrs. Redington & Howe, who occupy one of the largest stores in Central New York. fitted up wito an especial view to the accommodation of their rapidly increasing business. The various departments of the musical business bave each received proper attention. and each is conducted with a view to meet the demands and cater to the tastes of a most fastidious public. First and foremost, Messrs. Red. ington & Howe have in their Piano Department a full line of the various makes of Pianos, thus restricting purchasers to no particular make of Piano. but affording them unusual facilities for the comparing of the various instru- ments. They have in their Organ and Melodeon Department all of the most approved Instruments manufactured, and offer inducements superior to any establishment. to persons desirous of purchasing this kind of instruments. In this, as in the Piano trade. Messrs Redington & Howe have the exclusive State agency for the sale of certain makes of Pianos. Organs and Melodeons, and all business connected with such instruments passes through their hands, thus giving them a chance to furnish at lower rates than any other establish- ment outside of the maanfacturers.
This statement is established beyond a doubt, from the fact that the manu - facturers of the best grades of instruments refuse to furnish smaller dealers with instruments as low as they do those dealers whom they designate as their wholesale agents. The fact is well known and conceded by all persons that any article can be manufactured at less cost where the manufacturers are turning ont hundreds of such articles monthly than they can be made by manufacturers who make on a smaller scale. This would lead to the con- clusion that this line of goods can be sold by Me-srs. R. & H. at the lowest possible figures.
In the smaller instrument department their stock embraces the most com- plete and varied assortment ever opened in Central New York, with instru- ments from the various leading manufactories of this and other States. The sheet music department of this firm is one of the especial features of their trade. and to enable them to be first and foremost in the introduction of all new and popular sheet music. they have secured the services of our well known townsman. Professor T. H. Ilinton, who superintends this depart- ment. His well known capability. is the surest guarantee of the manner in which this branch of their trade is conducted. In this department at all times may be found all the latest vocal and instrumental gems issued in New York, Philadelphis and Boston which will be received so as to enable Messrs Redington & Howe to offer them to the public simultaneons with their appearance in the Eastern cities. The department of general musical mer- chandise has been supplied with everything pertaining in any wise to music, and which assortment they keep fully supplied.
The immense musical emporium of Messrs. R. & II. is open at all times to , musicians and the public generally as a place where they can call at all hours of the day and examine for themselves the various features of a well conducted and stocked musical establishment. The acknowledged leader- ship in the musical business has secured for them the ticket-selling of all ope- ras, concerts and other first class entertainments given in our city.
From the Daily Journal Oct., 24th, 1868.
SOMAIMING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL .-- Messrs Redington & Howe have just re- reived a newly patented Burdett organ, with what we should call a Fairy Bell accompaniment. By means of a stop the effect of a beautiful musio box or Mandoline is added. The organ is a perfect gem-worthy of a spec- ial visit to their store.
This house is always foremost in introducing to the public in Central New York the various really valuable improvements that appear in musical
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instruments. They are just as careful to reject the bumbugs, and have act- ually declined the agency of several pianos and organs which less informed dealers bere have since adopted and are trying to sell.
The immense business acquaintance of Redington & Howe. together with their high reputation in New York. Boston and Chicago, as the strongest and most energetic house in New York State (outside of the city), secures to them the first choice in regard to the agency of any manufacturers of musical instruments in the United States.
Their Mammoth trade enables them to buy cheaper than any other Cen- tral New York House. as they buy so much more largely. While their principal trade is in first class articles, they are able to furnish second or third grade instruments, cheaper than the first cost of manufacture in this city. They buy of large eastern factories, which, on account of operating on a larger basis. can inanufacture much cheaper than small concerns. And R. & H. buy very closely, because buying so much. On this account they can and do sell cheaper-qualities of the goods being considered. than any other house. For this reason parties in Albany, Troy, Utica. Rochester and Buffalo are sending to Redington & Howe for instruments.
We advise our readers to call there-No. 2 Wieting block-by all means. before buying any musical instrument or merchandise.
( From The Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn.)
"This is an old House, and has the best kind of a record for prompt busi- ness ability and for reliable and honorable dealing. They secure perfeet satisfaction to all customers. whether wholesale or retail. Their facilities are the best of any establishment in Central or Western New York. and their prices correspondingly liberal. Pastors, Churches, Sabbath Schools and families will do weil to correspond with or visit this House. Redington & Howe are known to us and we can recommend them as reliable dealers."
( From The Auburn Daily Advertiser. >
" A prompt, honorable House, who have the best facilities in Western New York for the Music Business, and who secure satisfaction to all customers."
(From The Oswego Daily Palladium.)
" They are thorough, honorable business men. with a larger capital and better facilities than any House in the State, outside of New York City. They keep the best instrumenis manufactured, and are fully responsible for the warrant they give of perfect satisfaction. We are certain that our citizens will do well to visit or correspond with this House."
From the Syracuse Daily Journal, Nov., 14th, 1968.
Mren Music .- We had no adequate idea of the magnitude of Redington & Howe's transactions in musical instruments until permitted the other day to see their order book. We were surprised at the number of instruments making their way over the country. We noticed especially a single order recently sent, which surpasses the entire yearly business of many retail es- tablishments. The order was for one hundred and seven Burdett organs and melodeons, having an aggregate value of over $20.000. We now see why Redington & Howe pay the only wholesale dealer's liceuse in the music line, assessed by "Uncle Sam" in Central New York. They sell such large quantities because they can sell cheaper than any other dealers, (as low, if neccessary, as their competitors buy or manufacture their goods.) They are also well known to be entirely reliable and honorable in their transactions.
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Numbers, Description and Prices, OF THE
DUNHAM PIANO-FORTE.
No. 1-7 Octave .- Rosewood. Large front round corners, moul- ding on plinth, octagon legs. carved lyre, scroll desk. $550 No. 2 -- 7 Octave-Rosewood. Large front round corners, carved legs and lyre, seroll desk. 575
No. 3-7 Octave .-- Rosewood. Large front round corners, ser- pentine and fancy moulding on plinth, Gothic legs, car- ved lyre, scroll desk, beveled top. 600
No. 4-7 Octave .- Rosewood. Large front round corners, ser- pentine and fancy monkling on plinth. carved legs and lyre, seroll desk, beveled top. 623
No. 5-7 Octave .- Rosewood. Four round corners, pearl and serpentine mouldings on plinth, carved legs and lyre. scroll desk, boveled top 650 No. 6-712 Octave .- Rosewood. Large front round corners, ser- pentine and fancy mouldings on plinth, carved legs, and lyre, scroll desk, beveled top .. 725 No. 7-714 Octave-Rosewood. Four large round corners, pearl and serpentine mouldings on plinth, richly carved legs and lyre. etc. 750 No. 8-7% Octave .- Rosewood. Four large round corners, heavy mouldings on rim and plinth, rich serpentine moulding on plinth, rich carved legs and lyre, seroll desk, beveled top .. 800 No. 9-744 Octave .- Rosewood. Same style of case as No. 8, with agraffe arrangements throughont. 900
No. 10-7 Octave .- Rosewood. Upright or Boudoir Piano .... 550 No. 11-7 Octave .- Rosewood. Large Grand Piano, French re- peating action, richly carved legs, lyre. etc .. ..... 1200 No. 12-74-Octave .- Rosewood. Same style of case as No. 11.1500
TO THE PUBLIC.
The great combination of improvements attained in the Dunham Piano-Forte in regard to tone, touch, power, equality, durability and workmanship, has built for it a reputation which, to-day, stands un- rivalled in every section of the country, and has also elicited from the most eminent professors, crities, connoisseurs, and the most energetic of our competitors, the unanimous opinion that the Dunham Piano can not bo excelled.
Being confident that the production of a good article is the best and surest road to success, we have alwaysaimed for perfection in our mannfactures, regardless of cost. The patronage which sneh a course of business has gained for us, without the meretricions aid of Medals c" Foreign Decorations, has proven satisfactory to us beyond our most sanguino expectations, and placed us in the highest position of the Piano-Forte trade.
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While claiming as we do, without the fear of contradiction, for our house, the honor of first introducing to the American public this last great era of Piano-Forte improvement, which has given to American Pianos the highest honors, and whose perfections have astonished the world, we would state that the First Grand Square Piano made by us some fifteen years since, served as the model for the great improve- ment in American Piano Fortes.
We also own the patent, now expired, for the cross or Over-Strings, which is now in general use-so popular has it become, and so pecu- niarily satisfactory has it proved to us, that we freely gave it to the world.
The Agraile arrangement we have used in Pianos for a period of thirty years.
MERITS OF THE DUNHAM PIANO-FORTE.
Its Durability¿has become a proverb.
Thousands of them can be found in use. which have required no repairs, other than tuning, during a period of thirty years.
In Workmanship, It cannot be surpassed if equaled.
The best materials and the most accomplished workmen, only are employed in its construction.
In Power, Solidity, Purity, and Equality of Tone, it has no compeer.
It is pronounced by the elite of the musical profession, and the dilettanti the most perfect Piano made.
As a Safe Investment, it is the best.
Dealers throughout the country, who have sold thousands of them during our business career, have never had one returned for being defective: nor have they, during a period of nearly twenty years, been called on to pay five dollars for repairs on the whole number sold.
It can be sold after years of use, for nearly, if not quite, its original cost.
We havo orders for any quantity of them. at an advance of 35% per cent over any other make of half its age.
It is warranted in the most;satisfactory manner.
The commercial standing of our house is sufficient guarantee that any claim will meet with instant liquidation.
The Juries of the Universal Exposition of Paris. admit that Amer- ican Pianos are the best. therefore Americans must be the best judges. Convinced that such is the fact, we have always striven to meet their critical requirements, and their approbation and patronage has been our reward; and we shall continue to manufacture sneh Instruments as will command the HIGHEST POSITION IN THE ART. regardless of Foreign Medals or Royal Decorations.
DUNHAM & SONS.
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THE DUNHAM PIANO-FORTE
In asking attention to the preceding cirenlar of the manufacturers. we add a few
REASONS FOR BUYING A DUNHAM PIANO.
This establishment is the oldest in the country and possessed of the most valuable experience, taking the lead in important improvements. (They were the inventors of the Overstring Bass and own the Patent.)
They have the largest capital of any establishment, without exception. Their workmanship is the most perfect and durable possible.
Their scales are the most perfect.
NOTE-We ask attention to the following criticism from Watson's Art Journal.
" Their new square is one of the most beautiful instruments we ever heard. In depth. purity. and grandeur of tone. it can hardly be equaled : its touch is exquisitely sensitive ; the registers are perfectly equalized ; it sings with a wonderful purity of vibration. and the quality of its sound is refined. lim- pid and melodious. and at the same time. great in sonority and briliance. It is truly a perfect Piano.
The house of Dunham has also been among the intellectual leaders of Piano improvers, and this new Piano is another step in advance, which will still further enbance its reputation."
The Action of the Dunham is perfect.
These Pianos have a peculiar timbre of tone, clear and melodeons, pre- ferred by the majority of musicians to that of any other Piano whatever.
The price is more reasonable than that of any other first-class maker.
Finally the house is of the most honorable character and ensure beyond the possibility of doubt the most perfect satisfaction to every owner of one of the Dunham Pianos.
A most important improvement has just been introduced by Messrs. Dunham & Sons' in the construction of the Upright or Bondoir Piano.
The large size of the Full Scale Square Piano has always been an objection from the amount of standing room required for the instrument. The Upright form hasalways been preferred and is the popular style in Europe and among the older musical nations.
While possessing a quality of tone so peculiarly its own and generally pre- ferred to the other grades of Pianos. an objection has always been raised to its general use on account of its complicated action. Messrs. Dunham & Sons have removed this great objection in the new
Dunham Upright Grand.
This Piano has all the merits of the compactness and beauty of form of the Upright pattern and employs at the same time the simple action of the Square Piano.
The arrangement of the Scale in the Dunham Upright is diagonal instead of perpendicular. thereby giving an immense advantage in power and beauty of tone, as well as in the arrangement of the netlon. In full, round, rich power
IT EQUALS A FULL SIZED CONCERT GRAND !
with an indescribable sweetness that the Grand does not possess.
Another most important feature is the wonderful cheapness in price as com- pared with the same quality and quantity of tone in any other form.
We are the Manufacturer's Special Agents for the State of New York and por- tions of some other States, and supply dealers of uff grades, as well as retail customers, at the Factory Prices.
REDINGTON & HOWE,
Mrsic PUBLISHERS AND DEALERS.
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THE STEINWAY PIANOS.
As these wonderful instruments are so well known, we do not take the space to re-produce their price list, (ranging from $650, to $1800. ) These Piano-Fortes have twice taken the first prize over all the Pianos of the World, and are universally acknowledged to be the best that are made.
We sell them at wholesale and retail at lowest factory prices, being the manufacturers exclusive agents in this vicinity.
REDINGTON & HOWE.
THE CHICKERING PIANO
has long stood at the Head. We are dealers in these magnificent instruments. Prices from 8550. upward.
The Hallet, Davis & Co., Piano.
This standard instrument maintains its well established superiority. The Compeer and only Boston rival of the Chickering, thaving sever- al times taken the first prize over its world renowned neighbor.) it is furnished by the manufacturers at a very small margin of profit. It is sold wonderfully low for such a complete first-class Piano Forte, affording customers a large saving of money. When we consider its extremely reasonable price, in connection with its unsurpassed quali- ty and durability, and the unexcelled perfection and beanty of its scales, this Piano is UNRIVALLED.
Prices from $150, upward. We supply the Trade.
THE BRADBURY PIANO,
is well known to be of superior merit. We have them at Wholesale and Retail. Prices from $575, to $1,000.
THE CENTRAL PIANO-FORTE COMPANY'S PIANO,
Manufactured by an association of workmen from Steinway's factory, so closely resembles the Steinway, as to be called the Steinway's Compeer. We sell these to the Trade on very favorable terms. Retail Prices $545, and upwards.
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HINTS ON THE PRESERVATION OF THE PIANO.
It is evident that if the Piano is to remain in good order for many years. good care must be taken of it. The instrument should be closed when not in use, in order to prevent the collection of dust. pins, etc., on the sound-board ; however, it must not be closed for a period of several months or longer, but be opened occasionally. and tho daylight allowed to strike the keys, or else the ivory may turn yellow.
Any hard substance, no matter how small, dropped inside the l'iano, will cause a rattling, jarring noise.
It is in every case desirable that an india-rubber or cloth should protect the instrument from bruises and scratches, as well as dampness.
The Piano should not be placed in a damp room, or left open in a draught of air-dampness is its most dangerous enemy, causing the strings and turn- ing pins to rust. the cloth used in the construction of the keys of action. to swell. whereby the mechanism will move sluggishly, or often stick altogether. This occurs chiefly in the summer season, and the best Pianos. made of the most thoroughly seasoned material. are necessarily the most affected by dampness, the absorption being more rapid. Extreme heat is scarcely less injurious. The Piano should not be placed very near to an open fire or a heated stove. nor over close to the hot air from furnaces now in general use.
Moths are very destructive to the cloth and felt used in the Piano, and may be kept ont of it by placing a lump of camphor, wrapped in soft paper, in the inside corner, care being taken to renew it from time to time.
Many persons are unaware of the great importance of having their Pianos kept in order. and only tuned by a competent tuner. A new Piano should be tnned at least every three or four months, during the first year. and at long- er intervals afterward.
How to Unpack a Piano.
Take out the screws holding the lid of the box. remove the lid. take out the Piano legs aud Ivre, remove the board across the inside box. Place two benches or strong wide chairs, which should be covered with a quilt or other soft substance, alongside the box where the back of the Piano is, slide the l'iano toward the end where the legs were-about six inches, have the Piano lifted out by four persons, one at each corner. and set it on the two benches or chairs on its back.
Unscrew the cross-boards on each end of the bottom, and put the lyre and legs on, which are numbered 1, 2, 3. 4. for their respective places. Ilare tho four persons lift the Piano off the benches and set it down so that the four legs will touch the floor at the same time. Unlock the instrument (the kay will be found tied to the lyre.) and wipe off the dust lightly with a soft silk handkerchief. or piece of buck-skin.
Purchasing Musical Instruments.
There is, probably, no article of household equipment, the construction of which the majority of purchasers know so little of as pianos. There are few articles that are used so continuously, and for the length of time that pianos are, hence the importance of durability. The finest case may cover a fifth rate interior : n fine tone piano when new may subsequently prove to be miade of cheap material that fails after a few years use.
Cheap l'ianos with which the country is flooded, are invariably the most ex- pon-ive in the end. i. e .. if we estimate loss of tone and constaut annoyance by the instrument being out of repair, of any account. It is wisest therefore, for purchasers to get their instruments of dealers, if they are to be found. who are known as practical men, both musically and mechanically, as well as honorable .- Chiplensburg Daily Journal.
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THE BURDETT ORCANS.
REDINGTON & HOWE.
Are happy to announce that they have secured the State Agency for the above Organs. Our own opinion agrees with the acknowledgement of all leading Mu- sicians as to the great superiority of the Burdett Organ, with its present patented improvement -.
A careful examination of these Instruments will convince any lover of the beautiful in music, that these organs contain more purity of tone-more variety of expression-more power, than any other Organ known.
We would call especial attention to their last great improvements, the COMBI- NATION OnGAN of Mr. Burdett, and the wonderful Vox CELESTE STOP : the CAM- PANELLA ATTACHMENT of Mr. P. W. Carpenter, together with his IMPROVED Vox HUMANA TREMOLO. Also, the improved HARMONIC ATTACHMENT, (doubling the power : ) the PATENT MANUAL SUB-BASS, (giving a wonderful depth and volume of' tour :, the OIN HESTRAL SWELL; the DOUBLE BLOW PEDALS, and others,
THE COMBINATION ORGAN
Hlas one and a half' Banks of Keys, with four Sets of Reeds, tuned in a manner to give the greatest variety possible in a Reed instrument.
We have only space to mention one peculiar and beautiful stop in the Combina- tion Organ, the effect of which heretofore has never been heard in a Reed Organ.
THE VIOLINCELLO STOP,
used for solos alone, is most entrancing when used with the Vox Humana. It seeiny almost to speak words-certainly it speaks to the heart of overy listener. No one should tail to make inquiry about this Organ.
THE VOX CELESTE STOP
Is a new and most valuable improvement, which brings into use an extra set of reedy, which, by their peculiar arrangement and method of tuning, produce a wonderfully beautiful string. quality of tone, with a most astonishing power, sur- passing all the previous efforts of the inventor. This admirable improvement, which has created such a sensation among Organ makers, as well as with the Musical Public, is found only in the Burdett Organ.
THE CAMPANELLA ATTACHMENT.
The latest and best of all Mr. Carpenters inventions, now for the first time placed before the public. will. when listened to, tell its own sweet story. The Campa- hellu is a stop resembling the tinkling of Fairy Bells, or the rippling waters of at fountain, making music so swert and harmonious, that it passes ZEolian-like over the senses-as passes the music of a Harp at night touched by Fairy fingers. 'This enchanting stop should certainly be heard by all lovers of music. "The patent has been applied for by Mr. Carpenter, the inventor.
THE VOX HUMANA TREMOLO
of Mr. R. W. Carpenter, so much admired by musicians every where, needs only a word. It has already become a Household Glory, and no Organ is complete without the beauty it imparts to the tone. This stop should not be confounded with Mr. Carpenter's foriner invention. It is an improved Vox Humana-has no third pedal-is perfectly noiseless in its operation-has no clock work to get out of order-is entirely simple in construction-is found only in the Burdett Organ- and when onee heard, delights and fascinates the listener.
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