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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la m^thode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 MICROCOPY RESOLUTION TEST CHART (ANSI and ISO TEST CHART No. 2) 1.0 I.I 1.25 '- IIIM 1^ — 156 mil 3.2 m 1.4 M 4.0 2.5 2.2 i; 2.0 1.8 1.6 ^ APPLIED IK/'i/^GE inc 1653 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14609 (716) 482 - 0300 - Phone (716) 288 - 5989 - Tax USA r:i":.S! R 7 8 6.2:1 Bbl. CEShi be.]. 1 Piano arid lirciar) Coifir>ariv .Be 1. i :■) an OS .LS9b? 1 . 7893:185 Thev opercitc the Orchestra l_AitQchmenl wWch produces the I6 Muslcxil Tor\e:s to DC found OiAlv in BELL PI7XN05. 016839984 lUOi-1. PIANOS INTRODUCTION »D N submitting this little book to the at- ^ tention of the musical public, our aim has oeen to make it as brief as possible. The sales of Bell Pianos have reached a mark unparalleled in the history of piano building in this country. Just ten years ago we commenced the manufacture of upright pianos by surrounding ourselves with the best piano experts that money could secure from the musical centres of the world. That our first pianos were not experiments is fully attested by the testimonials shewn on the following pages. During the ten years of our existence, almost Ten Thousand Bell Pianos have been made and sold, which is the best argument that the musical people give their preference to the "Bell." This record has never been attained by any other manufacturer in this country, and of this we are justly proud. We have been successful in securing for Canada the exclusive rig ■.. for the wonderful Orchestral Attachment, v^hich is fitted only to Bell Pianos. This invention enables the performer at wi!! to im.itate ID different instruments, and is regarded by prominent musicians as the m.ost notable achievement of the age. Beware of the claims of disappointed dealers, who tell you that they can give you an "instrumental" attachment, or "harp" attachment, or something else, which they endeavor to make you believe is as good as the "Bell Orchestral Attachment." There is nothing else as good — the same being protected by letters patent. Beil Pianos are built to last — a written guarantee accompanying every Piano, fully guaranteeing it for TEN YEARS — being Five Years Longer than the "best" of the other makes are guaranteed for. Our guar- antee is a reliable document backed by a capital of a million dollars, securing to the purchaser a lasting confidence in the instru- ment. Don't fail to see and critically examine the " Beil." if there's no dealer near you, write us. We are always pleased to answer letters regarding our pi^oducts. The Bel! Organ and Piano Co., Linnited T Branch Warerooms : 70 King St. West, Toronto 44 James St. N., Hannilton 167 Dundas St., London 48 Holburn Via(--'uct,LGndon,E.C. 6 Br. age St., Sydney, N.S.W. Amsterdam, Holland Head Offices and Factories : Guelph, Canada. BUILT TO LAST A LIFE LI M 10 \ f "BELL" PIANOS With the Orchestral Attachment and Practice Clavier. •• Bell" Flanoa arc built to wear longer and please better ..Bell'pianoi'arc- warranted TEN YEARS-the best ot .. Bell ' ' Pi»no "ittad'Ie^t. double piano> life and do away with monotonous tones. _ " Bell " Pianos enable you to imitate the Marp -ISll " Pianos produce the tones ot 'he Zither ..iSll" PilnoS Sive you the tone, at will, of Mozart s old •• Beir'^PianoS enable you to practice without annoyance " Bell ' °PianOS produce the tones and effects of Handel's •• Bell ••■' Pianot stimulate the efforts of learners by their .:S^r^^i^i:i^^:^^^r,r. the worUs ot Bach. ..BeU"^«i^i^^J^- vou^if^'^t.ed. the tones and effects ..Bell'-'^iaio- lS'[: .be Mandolin to perfection « 1 -ll •• Pianos render the tones ot the Ouitar at will. •• ISil" PlaSw give you Banjo tones for j.gs and dance •• Bell ''''pianos produce the tones of the Autoharp for •• Bel^l"" Pianos please Auld Scotia's Sons by imitating the .. Bell*"''i^lanos render martial airs in imitation of Fite . Ben •' Pianos'in^itate the tones of the Bugle, near or •• BeU "'¥iMl0S enable the player to perfectly imitate a ' Bell ""pianos' imitate correctly the Music Box. •' Ml" Pianos give vou the tones of the Aeolian Harp. •• bSi" Pianos produ'ce the tones of a Muted Cornet. ••Bell" Pi»noS enable the player to get hundreds ot • Be?V''^Piairs"S-e°hundreds of effects and tones impos- " Bell ""Piai^caha^' ball-bearing casters, hence are very '•BelP'piaios'havc patented double sprinK pedals, so maHf> that thev never squeak or break. • Bell "Pianos h^ave genuine hand-carved ornamentations • ISl" PlSSSs are niade and warranted BY THE Largest Makers of Pianos in Canaoa. BELL PIANOS i; ..... • ^ ~y The perfect full metal frame used in the match- less Bell Pianos. f Showing construction of Sounding Board. f BU JILT TO LAST A LIFI' IIM'' BELL PIANO. STYLE Z. He.ght, 4 ft. 9 :n.; W dth, 5 ft. 4-. :n.; Depth, 2 ft. 3^3 in. A\/ \l)/ •"••Alb AN I Hor accompanist says about the Hkll Piano : ••1 consider the Bell Piano has no superior anywhere and recommend it to intending purchasers." ARMANDO SKPPELLI, Comb.t.M-KoyMl ItMlian ()l..n.. •OV.Mt Cmv.I.o Ae.'nmiiinisttnMii.liuM All.iim. H E LI. P 1 A N O S 1 : The Beli Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the Harp. -S3SS5 The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the Zither. BUILT TO T.AST A I,IFI<:T!MK ou to )U to A glowing tribute from MR. ARTHUR E. FISHER, Mus. Bach. One of the most eminent and well-known musicians of the day. Dear Sirs— I am very pleased to add my testimony to that of others with regard to the merits of your Pianos. The first time 1 tried them I was particularly pleased with them, and my first impret. .ion remains unaltered. The tone is full and singing and the touch is delightfully sympathetic ; I have no hesitation in pronouncmg your instruments to be the best I have tried ot Canadian make, and indeed equal to those made by many of the leading American manufacturers ; if they continue tosustain their present high ^-tandard. there is, I believe, a great future before you in the Piano world. Degrees and Diplomas Bachelor of Music ... Toronto U. iversitv Bachelor of Music .... Trinity College, Toronto Associate Royal College of Organists - - . England Associate Trinity College .... London, England Uabnel, .Prizeman in Harmony Trinity College, London, Eng, Positions Examiner in Music . . Toronto University, 1894-1896 Principal Theoretical Department; Toronto Conservatory of Music. 188(H893. Principal Theoretical Department. Toronto Colleg-e of Music 189.3-1896. Director of Music - - Bishop Bethune College, Oshawa 1890-1892. Musical Director . . Kingston Ladies' College, 1893.1896 Organist and Choirmaster, St. Cleopas, Liverpool, England. 1886. ' Organist and Choirmaster, St. George's, Montreal, 1879-1882. Organist and Choirmaster, Church of the Redeemer, Toronto' 1882-1885. Organist and Choirmaster, St. George's Church. St. Catharines 1885-1888. Organist and^Choirmaster - First Congregational Church, Kingston, 1893-189(5. Professor of Piano - Bishop Strachan School, Toronto. 1883-1895. Conductor - St. Cecilia Choral Society, Toronto, 1883, Conductor - - St. Catharines Choral Societv, 1886. Viola - - Toronto String Ouartettc Club 1884-1887. BELL PIANOS The Bel! Orchestral Attachment enables you to innitate the Guitar. The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the Mandolin. f you to f BUILT TO J.ASr A LI1<'MTIMH ou to MR. EDWARD FISHER Musical director Toronto Conservatory of Music, writes : "Allow me to compliment you on the qualities of the three Bell Pianos ordered from you for the Toronto Conservatory of Music. The tone is remarkably pure and hrilliant throughout, while the bass is deep and powerful, the mechanism is perfect, the touch elastic, and in appearance the entire pianos are works of art." BE -\ \'OS The Bell Orchestral Attachment imitate the Banjo. enables you to Wanderers^ Bicycle Club Toronto Wanderers-Club -s a ' refdd P'":''^^^'^ by the withstanding,' the hard Sv '"^"■"'"^'?t- Not- . . instrument, its l4ut1ful toni* •"'''^.^- ^'''^" ^he impaired and the members of the dub am ?n "*".' "l-^H^' ""^V number of very fine musicians, speak n;h^Tf'^'^^"^^ ^'"'^ a easy action and general appearance and i'^'*""^ 'f-'"^«* 'ts all-round qualitiesT" ^pcarance. and commend it .for its I^ resident. T t Th ^»fl« -*«*'>*«W'«M(»WW««r»8*^KM t t il'ILT 'IX) r.AST A LIFETIME The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the IVIusic Box. L '^W.^ The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate Chime of Bells. BKLl, PI A KO^J BELL PIANOS IN THE College oCMiisk "1 have much pleasure in statin;,' that the Bell Pianos in the College give very much satisfaction, a-ul I am very much pleased >./di them. In tone, touch, and in face, generally, they do you the greatest credit indeed." t tC"-\i Musical Director. t BUII.T TO LAST A LIFETIMF; The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the Bugle. In the "Bell" Piano you have a Perfect Practice Clavier. BEL wiuir CcJprciin \/\i(1\ic of me 45 th Ukjhkirwlcr.s, sav.s Toronto, June 23rd, 1898. Bell Piano Co. Dear Sirs,— "I am more than deligrhted with mv Bell Orchestral Piano. The wcnderfnl invitations of the harp, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bagp^es. etc., are beautifully dear and distinct, while the clear, sweet tone of the piano I consider perfection. Wishing you unbounded success, I am. Sincerely >ours. T Tt i f BUILT TO LAS IPETIME The Bell Orchestral Attachment enaoies you to imitate Fife and Drum Corps. h—— Willi I . ; jj i yy-.i>»^.— . . ,.. _ _ . ... ■_^_: . ^ ■ .J.l.^ '''"''■1,^-'^?!?tt The Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate the Bagpipes. B H; l.I, PIANO 'll\c l?oi\owi\C(l C(ii\cKli(ii\ ivaor f l> I ^^^^^ MR. HAROLD JAR VIS " I have sunyr to your pianos a great many times duritiL' niv enga«:c.moMts throughout the Dominion, and Lu^ alwavs V'en u:::^ov;h:?^R;:iiPi.;:ns ''-•-""-->. ,*^:'i"v-, yjt syi^^^thed" ^cSiiniJ o^. if 1 -^^r '""^'^ •^'--'^' - --'*v ^^^ ■1/1/ CAD % ? i ing- my iS been lathetic L-'e, and nericaii le hiyrh I BUILT TO LAST A LIFK'I'IMK One oi the severest tests tliat a piano can be put to is in a pulilic school, where it is used continually. I i. r. , what the Principal:, ul scvt-ral Schools say abr .t BELL PIANOS after years of hard usage I'hurch St. Schoi>i, Toronto. June 15. 1898. Bell Piano Co., City : Dkar Sirs,— „. ," ' '?l ears afjo has given us all the grreatest satisfaction. The teachers and scholars are delighted with its beautiful tone ;ind easyaction, and commend it very highly for its use in singing. Very truly yours. ^^Cu^.'C^^i^ Toronto, June 4, i8g8. Bell Piano Co., City : Gkntlemen, — D A '"^''^^,^''I'P'''"?o purchased from you for use in the Rose Avenue school has m every way given the best of satis- faction. For standing in tune, quality of tone, thoroughness of construction, together with other desirable qualities, the Bell has no superior. Yours truly. i^ih^^"^ Principal. Toronto, May 5th, 1898. Bell Piano Co., City : Gkntlemen, — tr,. ..e» • !u^I^r^.^" 0'*"° purchased from you some years ago for use in the Clinton Street school, has given the best of satTs- faction in every respect. The tone is rich and full, with prolonged singing quality, and great evenness throughout the entire scale. 1 can heartily recommend the Bell to any and all who want a hrst-class and reliable piano. Yours truly. /-JTV^^^ ^^jbLCccec^ Principal. Toronto, Oct. 9, 1897, Bell Piano Co., City : Ghntlkmkn,— " It jfivfs me great pleasure to add my testimony to th merits of the Mell Piaiu> piinhased from you om ri'inht years f^o, for iisr ill Morse Street school. Since that time it has heen (idi»il\ use, .tnj ^riven perfect satisfaction. I considiT the Hell jk most reliable inKfument for school use on account i>f its stronjf ^ instruction and she len|jfh of time it remains in tune, and gladly ffi iinniend it to intending purchasers as an instrument of the hig-hest order." JiAX) y^...^xyx^ Principal Morse St. School. What one ct the most eminent IVlfch.inics 111 this country has to say of th«- Bell Piano after using it Ten Years Th( Gkntlemen,— Dundas, Ont., June 6, 1898. " About ten years a^o I purchased a Bell Piano off your firm, and it f;-ives me pleasure to express my unqualified appre- ciation of its genuine merit. It has been eminently satisfactory in every respect, and I can cheerfully recommend it to anyone who wishes to buy a strictly high-grade piano. Wishing you continued success, of which you are certainly deserving, I remain, yours respectfully. Of the John Bertram & Sons Canada Tool Works, De idas. T ne F'.riF,T TO I. AST A i,[i>i;'n\ri I The Bell Orchestral Attachrr.ent enables you to imitate Bach's Clavichord. \ Tne Bell Orchestral Attachment enables you to imitate Mozart's Spinet. B I'] L h P I A N O S The great Organr'st of Notre Dame Cathedral Montreal says about the BELL PIANO "I received the magnificent Bell piano which I on.lered for my own personal use. 1 had been expecting a first-class instru- ment, but the piano, which is a veritable jewel, surpasses all my hopes. It possesses a splendid quality of sound, rich, pure and melodious, with great evenness of the scale. The action is rapid, with great elasticity. I declare it an honour to Canada to possess a inanufaclory able ti> turn out pianos like the " Bell," which are unquestionably the best pianos made in Canada." J. B. LABELLE, Organist de I'Eglise Notre Dame, Montreal. :ano ered for * jnstrii- 5 all my )ure and is rapid, possess which [ontreal. BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME Sa'uxiinu BELL PIANOS From the Pastor, Erskine Church, Montreal 130 M:ickay Street, Montreal, P. Q. Messrs. Willis & Co., Montreal. Dear Siks. — Wc have had in our home the "Bell" Piano obtained from you about eight years now, and it gives every satisfaction, indeed we can hardly speak too highly or warmly in praise of its merits, for it grows upon us the longer we have it. The outside finish of the instrument, the solid and substanti.-il character of the case, the richness of the woods th.it enter into its construction, the carving and polish and general make-up render it a splendid parlor ornament and delight the eye, while the treasures of melody stored up in it, and that yield so readily to the touch of skilful fingers, captivate the ear. In tone it is peculiarly rich and full, its upper notes so liquid and clear, and its lower so deep and powerful. And then it is to us suggestive of so much that we can never let die, for it speaks to us of the love of friends, the sweet memories ot other days, and awakens in our hearts hopes and joyes that are e\ cr indeed sacred. Yours, etc., A. J. MOWATT. Pastor of Erskine Church. From Rev. J. E. Hunter, of Crossley & Hunter, the well-known Evangelists St. Thcmias, Ont. Bell Piano Co. CiE\ti.kmi:n,- The Piano I purchased from you several years ago has proved ,1 splendid instrument, the tone being fine, full and clear. It is capable of producing great power and \ olume combined with softness and sweetness. The Unich being very light and elastic ; it also remains in tune first-class. lean heartily recommend the Bell Piano to any person wishing a real first-class instrument. REV. J. E. HUNTER, of Crosslev & Hunter Loretto Convent, Hamilton, Ont. Thk Bell ORt;AN and Piano Co. \N'e ;ire well pleased with the Cabinet Grand Piano which we purchased from you last year. The lone is \ery sweet and agreeable, the touch is elastic and responds ciuickly. The finish interTialh' and externally is higiily creditable. Yours rtspectfully, THE LADIES OF LORETTO F^ELL PlANO.s What the Rev. Father Callaghan of St. Patrick's Church, Montreal, says: St. Patricks, Montreal, P.Q. I am pertectly delighted with the Bell Piano which I pur- chased from Messrs. Willis & Co., of this city, ten years ago. The tone is pure and brilliant, the action soft and elastic, and the instrument remains in tune an extraordinary length of time. 1 can cheerfully recommend the "Bell" in every way. REV. JAMES CALLAGHAN, St. Patrick's R. C. Church. " Bell Piano Co. Customs Canada, Guelph, Ont. I have pleasure in writing you a testimonial in tavor of the Bell Piano purchased from you for the Norfolk Street Methodist Church, some years ago. The piano has retained an even quality of tone, has kept in tune well, and meets with the hearty approval ot the Orchestral Association of the church. Only an instrument ot the best quality of tone would have answered the purposes ot the orchestra, and to state that they are satisfied with the instrument is probably the best testimonial I could give you. Yours truly, E. H. HUTTON. From the Rector of St. John's Church, Belleville, Ont. Belleville. Ont. Bell Piano Co. Dear Sirs,— The Bell Piano which I bought about ten years ago continues to give great satisfaction. Its depth of tone and power, its brilliancy and sweetness make it always a delight to play upon. There is that peculiar singing tone about its notes which produces a lovely effect. As regards the mechanism and finish of the case and action, they seem to be above criticism. Indeed, I have never yet seen a Canadian Piano, .md very few American ones which could at all compare in mv estimation with the Bel! Piano^ My opinion of that Piano, however, is shown by the fact that I have selected one of them in preference to all others for my own use and pleasure. I am, Sir, yours truly, (Signed) DAVID F. BOGERT, Rector of St. John's Church. Piam instn were that purpc BUILT TO I,A8T A i.IFEllME " i MR. R. WATKIN MILLS England^s Noted Singer says **«*. "I heartily congratulate you on the production ot the Bell Piano. I unhesitatingly pronounce it as one of the most elegant instruments I have seen anywhere, and whilst its singing qualities were all that an artist could desire, it possessed in addition that broad, rich, massive tone that is indispensible for solo purposes." BPU, L PIA The Be!i Orchestral Attachment enacles you to imitate the Du'cim.er. Headquarters i^th Battalion, A. L. I., Belleville f We are very imicli jileased with tlie Bell l'iaiu>, .iiiiJ it is ' greatU' adniireil by all who see and hear it. | Yours very trul\', j S. S. LAZIER. Lt.-Col. Sarnia, Ont. Bki.i. Piano Co. I am much pleased with the Cahinet Grand Bell Piano purchased from you some time ago, I think it tar superior to any other Can.idian piano. ILavinyf inspected other inakes I find the Bell more solidly huilt, with better workmani-liip, which tends to add to the durability ol llic piano .aid also enriches the tone, making it what I find mine to he— sweet, full and respon- sive. Shall be pleased to recommend the Bell Piano whenever tan opportunity presents itself. A. B, HKNDHRSON, Leader Central Methodist Church Choir wt « i trav wot sini] the imit slig pert BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME What the world^s greatest Orchestral Piano Player says about the BELL PIANO T. WILMO'i'T ECKERT New York, July 15, 189H. " I take great pleasure in statin^;' that in all my extensive travels ami engagements 1 have never played on a piano that I would accept in preference to a Bell. The tone of the Bell is simply grand, and the wonderful orchestral attachment makes the piano so much more valuable -the i)ia\er being enabled to imitate so many different stringed instruments without the slightest injury to the mechanism of the piani> which is simply perfect." ry>-y. ^::^L.^y^ Organist St. Marks, New York City. Conductor Mendelssohn Society, Birmingham, Ala. Soloist Tivoli Opera Co. BELL PIANOS M^Conkey's Palace Restaurant King Street West Foronto D r. ^ Toronto, July 25, 1898. Bell Piano Cg.,-- .t ^^^ '* The Hell Piano purchased from you over eight years ago. tor use in the banquet room in mv restaurant, has proved a most satisfactory instrument indeed. The tone has been greatly ad- mired by those present at the numerous banquets, and although It has been in daily use since the time it was purchased, it is as good as the day it was bought. Anyone purchasing a Bell can rely on getting a first-class piano." 1 (Il\( ,>( P/ full; mai Iht fear I BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME IcKKimc 1 . (inci idiTLson ,„, I c ,, ,: . H l-cifc Of Pails, iXinCiOdfJVirs IVliUl i(Uk-wVorU, x IV> Hamilton, April '.■;th, fSoS. I II ",'^*'f s'nff'"e: qualities ot the famous Bell Pianos can truth- tull> be described as superb, while they have a broad, rich and massive tone, which is absolutely indispensible for solo purposes 1 heartily congratulate you on your pianos, with which you need fear no competition. ■ /^ay^rJe- <>^A/^^:^^^'ian()S. ;s, and mail 1 card. niis Bell Instruments H. Q. H. The Princess Louise. H. f:. The riarquis of Lansdowne. PL Hon. Marquis of Dufferin and Ava. H. n. rhc King of Holland. H. M. The Queen of Italy. The MiKado of Japan. Maciome Adellna Patri Nicollni. 51r John Stalner, Mus. Doc, London, Fnci. Count Von rclh: iiujcr of Austria. The Sultan of Turkey.