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Evening Star, Issue 3145, 19 March 1873, Page 4

PIANOFORTES. London pianoforte and music SALOON, Princes street North. For Sale or Hire, the following Pianofortes ; CONCERT GRAND, by Erard. DRAWING-ROOM GRAND, by J. Kirk man, SEMI-GRAND, by Collard and Collard. UPRIGHT GRAND, by Collard and Collard. COTTAGE PIANOFORTES, By Collard, Broadwood, Erard, Kirkman, Allison. Additional Shipments from the above eminent makers to arrive. Also, Pianettes and Harmoniums, by English and Enoch Manufacturers. Pianofortes tuned, regulated, and repaired. CHARLES B EGG. PUBLIC NOTICE. PIANOFORTES! PIANOFORTES! PIANOFORTES! Copy of letter from Alberto Zclman, Esq., Conductor and Pianist of Lyster and Cagli’s Royal Opera Company : “ Mr Lewis Solomon, George street, “Dear Sir,— Having been requested while at Christchurch to examine the two Pianos sent by you to the Exhibition—one by S. and P. Erard, and the other by John Brinsmead and Son—l have much pleasure in stating, after having thoroughly tested both, that I can with confidence state they are the best upright Pianos 1 have seen in the Colony, and must congratulate you on the introduction of so brilliant a class of instruments into New Zealand, “ I am, Dear Sir, “ Yours faithfully, “ Alberto Zelman.” LEWIS SOLOMON, Importer, has the largest and best selection of Pianofortes in the Colony, including Erard’s Patent Double Check Action, Collard’?, Kii kman’s, and Broadwood’s ; but the Greatest Novelty oe the Ace is JOHN BRTNSMEAD’S UPRIGHT IRON GRAND PIANOFORTES. John Brinsmead and Son’s Patent Perfect Check Repeater Action, Patent Arm Escapement and Iron Tubular-supported Cottage Pianofortes, Patented, 1871, in England, France, Austria, Prussia, Belgium, Italy, America, aud the Netherlands. Awarded the following Medals Gold Medal, Paris, 1870 ; Le deplonw la mention, extraordinaire, Amsterdam, 1809 ; La Mcdaille. d'honneur, Paris, 1807 ; Gold Prize Medal, London, 1802 ; Silver Medal, Netherlands, 1807 ; and secured the highest class Medal at the late Great Exhibition, London. These Pianos have a world-wide reputation, the extraordinary power of the smallest instruments being equal to those cumbersome and coffin-like Grands ; the touch is of so sensitive a nature that perfection is almost realised ; a repetition of the note can be obtained when the key is pressed down to one-eighth of an inch of its utmost limit, producing a purer, more sustained, and (owing to there being no tremulous recoil of the hammer) greater power and volume—in fact, of such a power as to sustain that which they happily call singing—whilst a plaintive melody is being performed. These Pianos possess, and are famous for the following essentials, viz. : Touch beautifully light and elastic. Repetition instantaneous. prevention of the hammer rebounding and striking the string a second time, and yet always ready to strike again ! Metallic tubes put where most needed, rendering it impossible for the instrument to get out of order, the iron supports being compensating for extreme climates, and preventing at the same time so great an amount of tuning necessary to ordinary instruments. Tone most delightfully sweet aud firm, brilliant and extremely powerful the smallest Piano having the power of an ordinary Grand —and the greatest recommendation is, the wonderful manner in which this action causes the instruments to keep in order and wear. All these facts are confirmed by Messrs Benedict, Sydney Smith, and Brinley Richards. These I ianofortes have created quite a sensation throughout England and A meriea. The liquid quality of tone in the upper octaves, and the clearness and sonority of the lower, cannot be surpassed. They ako possess this great desideratum, distinct articulation in the most rapid execution. Pianofortes taken in exchange, and the full value allowed. Pianofortes tuned, regulated, and carefully packed for the country. New music of every description, and a splendid lot of Pianofortes just landed, ex latest arrivals, from London and Paris ; also Erard’s Patent Telescope Music Stools, in elegant designs; and hourly expected, a magnificent lot of the Queen’s Model Harmoniums, 16 stops, in elegant Burr Walnut; as well as every other class of musical instruments. Pianofortes for Hire. All instruments charged at the lowest possible prices. N.B.—Just unpacked, a large lot of Violins, Clarionettes, Piccolos, Banjos, and every description of fittings. LEWIS SOLOMON, George Street, Dunklin, (Agent for Erard’s and Brinsraead’s Pianofortes.) WATCHMAKERS. [Established 1856.] JOHN JJ ! S L O P, LATE ARTHUR BEVERLY, CHRONOMETER, WATCH, AND CLOCK MAKER, Exactly opposite the BANK OF OTAGO, Prince? street, Dunedin. SHIP CHRONOMETERS Cleaned and rated by transit observations. Nautical Instruments repaired. NEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! JUST A R R I V E D, Ex Margaret Galbraith, from Glasgow, 12 CASES NEW GOODS. Ex Suez Mail, 1 CASE NEW GOODS, Aud to arrive, ex Wild Deer, from Glasgow (daily expected), 16 CASES NEW GOODS, GEORGE YOUNG, Importer, Watchmaker, and Jeweller, Princes street, Dunedin, (Opposite Bank of New South Wales.) COACHBUILDERS Groves broth er s, COACHBUILDERS, Beg to intimate to the public that they have commenced business in those extensive premises in High street, known as the POLYTECHNIC. From their past experience in England and America, they feel confident that they will give satisfaction in any work they may receive. Knowing that the inhabitants of Otago wish to patronise Colonial industry, every description of Carriages made to order on the premises; none imported. All Repairs promptly attended to.