A FEATURE IN THE SUMMER HOME "I have listened to and examined the Aeolian, and was surprised and pleased by it."-JEAN DE RESZKE. THE POPULARITY OF THE AEOLIAN EVERAL especially if there happens to be a house-party to entertain. YEARS ago the world was sur prised and musicians astounded by a new type of musical instrument which would enable any one, without musical training or practice, to produce the most difficult classic, as well as the simplest ballad-in fact, any composition desired. While it releases the player from the necessity for technical execution, it leaves him full control over expression, and therefore the full enjoyment of producing the music himself. This instrument is known as the Aeolian, and its history, although short, has been an effective demonstration of the practicability of its principles and the perfection with which they have been applied. It has aroused interest, skepticism, discussion, and enthusiasm. To refer to the special subject of this article, it is in the summer home that the enthusiasm for the Aeolian is most strongly emphasized. The Aeolian and the Pianola gain popularity because they are actually needed. They were needed long ago, before ingenuity devised a means for supplying the deficiency. In no place has the popularity of these instruments proved their value so much as in the summer home. During the warm evenings they will provide an accompaniment for a college "sing," an impromptu dance, or a concert with a Paderewski or Hofmann program, grand or light operas, or the latest coon songs on the veranda. When every one is driven indoors by cool or stormy weather, the instruments are perhaps most appreciated, Since the Aeolian was first introduced, there have been continual developments by those whose ingenuity evolved the principle itself. The highest point of perfection is reached in the Aeolian Orchestrelle, which is a veritable solo orchestra. The Pianola is a piano-player-or, rather, an instrument providing the means by which any one can play the piano. The prices of the instruments are as follows: Aeolian Orchestrelles, $1,500 to $2,500. Any of these instruments can be bought by moderate monthly payments if desired. All of the instruments have distinctive features, and have received the commendation of such eminent musicians that all doubt as to their artistic value is dispelled. If you are unable to call at our warerooms in person, we shall be pleased to send you a descriptive catalogue. Kindly specify the instrument in which you are particularly interested. The Aeolian Company New York, 18 West Twenty-third Street Montreal, The L. E. N. Pratte Co. Baltimore, Wm. Knabe & Co. Pittsburg, C. C. Mellor & Co. St. Louis, Bollman Bros. Co. Newark, Lauter Co. Portland, Ore., M. B. Wells Co. Los Angeles, Southern California Music Co. New Orleans, Philip Werlein Toronto, The Mason & Risch Piano Co. Salt Lake City, Daynes Music Co. 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