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Musical instruments at the World's Columbian Exposition : a review of musical instruments, publications and musical instrument supplies of all kinds, exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, May 1 to October 31, 1893, and the awards given for these exhibits (from all nations) w, 1895
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1MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AT THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
3GREAT BRITAIN—CONTINUED.
5tifically drawn tubing and artistically made bells.
6For remarkable purity and quality of tone, the valve notes in the patent clear bore instruments being equally as good as the open tones, and every note perfectly in tune.
7For the ease with which the instruments are blown.
8For the stability and finish, perfection of workmanship, beautiful artistic designs and remarkably fine carving.
10"TYMPANI DRUMS."
11For improvement by which they can be tuned by the use of but two handles, the usual number required being six to eight.
12For the ingenious manner in which the cord is evenly drawn through the pulleys, causing the strain to be equal upon the heads at all points, thus rendering the tuning more perfect, and the tones more crisp and full.
13Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) Prosper Lamal, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
15EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 928.
16J. M. Goggin., Dublin, Ireland. Exhibit—Irish Bog Oak Harp and Specimens of carving.
17This exhibit deserves an award:
18For the following points of excellence:
19First: The great variety of beautiful and patriotic forms;
20Second: The well-defined and skillfully executed outlines.
21Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) J. H. Shinn, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
23EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 934.
24F. Besson & Co., London, Eng. Exhibit—Brass Band Instruments.
25This exhibit deserves an award:
26For scientific method of manufacturing brass and aluminum band instruments, displaying mechanical perfection, great purity, easy blowing, and clear and brilliant volume of tone.
28For services rendered to composers by their new orchestra and instruments such as the "Cornophones" and "Cortuba," and with, by the important invention, the "Pedal Clarionet," allowing the introduction of striking and original effects in the orchestra giving the deep sound of the organ, thus completing the family of clarionets.
29For their system of "Compensator Pistons" applicable to all valved instruments, giving a perfect chromatic scale.
30Approved: K. Buenz. (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
32EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 319.
33Rudall, Carte & Co., London, Eng. Exhibit—Boenn Instruments (flutes).
34This exhibit deserves an award:
35For splendid tone quality; for excellent workmanship.
36Approved—K. Buenz. (Signed) (Dr.) Gaston Bodart, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
38EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 926.
39Miss Huddleston., England. Exhibit—"Theoria Harmonica."
40This exhibit deserves an award:
41For a simplified method of instructing music.
42Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) William G. Cameron, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
44EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 936.
45James Wheeldon, Stockport, Eng. Exhibit—Music Stand.
46This exhibit deserves an award:
47For practical improvement in adjustable music stand.
48Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
50ITALY.
52STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.
54EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 928.
55Camillo Di Leo, Palermo. Exhibit—Mandolin.
56This exhibit deserves an award:
57For good tone quality.
58For excellent workmanship and improvement shown by the use of light material.
59Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) Prosper Lamal, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
61EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 929.
62Eugenio Degani, Venice. Exhibit—Violins.
63This exhibit deserves an award:
64For good tone quality.
65For new system of repairing stringed instruments, whereby the mending is facilitated.
66Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
68EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 928.
69Nicola R. Calaca, Naples. Exhibit—Mandolins.
70This exhibit deserves an award:
71For mandolins of superior manufacture, very light in weight, and of good tone quality.
72Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
74EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 929.
75Aversa Caetano, Messina. Exhibit—Violin.
76This exhibit deserves an award:
77For a costly violin artistically manufactured from palm leaves, making it very light, and giving a beautiful tone.
78Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) Prosper Lamal, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
80EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 928.
81Vinaccia Bros., Naples. Exhibit—Mandolins, etc.
82This exhibit deserves an award:
83For splendid tone,
84For excellent workmanship.
85Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge
87MISCELLANEOUS.
89EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 936.
90Carlo T. Giorgi, Florence. Exhibit—Accessories to Wind Instruments.
91This exhibit deserves an award:
92For the new system of valves and mouth pieces, being a very practical improvement.
93Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
95EXHIBITOR. Group 158. Class 934.
96Cesare Ruggiero, Naples. Exhibit—Wind Instruments,
97This exhibit deserves an award:
98For fine tone quality.
99For good workmanship.
100Approved: K. Buenz, (Signed) V. Hlavac, President Departmental Committee. Individual Judge.
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