2023-10-27 - From *The Expositor* (January 14, 1922): "In 1888, realizing the desirability of beautifying the choral music of the church, Mr. John Harris donated a two-manual organ built by the Bell Company, of Guelph. This instrument was noted for its particularly sweet tone. In 1911, largely due to the generous efforts of Mr. George S. Matthews, the present splendid organ was installed. On this occasion, however, it was decided to retain the pipes of the original instrument on account of their tuneful and pleasing qualities. They were accordingly included. The present instrument was made by the Karn-Warren Company, of Woodstock. It is a three-manual organ has 39 stops. It includes a set of 20 tubular chimes presented by the family of the late Mr. John Harris." -Andrew Henderson
2023-10-27 - From *The Expositor* (Brantford, ON, October 11, 1911): "The formal opening of the large organ in the First Baptist Church took place last evening. Mr. David L. Wright, organist and choirmaster of the church, was solo organist for the evening. The program, chosen to represent modern organists of different nationalities, gave full scope of all the beautiful orchestral effects that can be obtained from a concert organ such as the First Church now possesses. Mr. Wright proved himself fully equal to all the demands of the exacting program. In smoothness of registration, accuracy of technique, and keen appreciation of rich tonal contrasts he has shown himself thoroughly master of this, the rightly called 'king of instruments.' A detailed specification will be found later, but mention should be made of the especially beautiful mellow quality of the reed and flute stops; also of the very quick response of the action. The builders of the organ are the Karn-Warren Organ Co. of Woodstock, are to be warmly congratulated on the great excellency of the solo stops, and while these are of the finest quality, they have evidently taken great care that the effect of the full organ is not harsh in the least, but in perfect balance. Great credit must be given to Dr. A. S. Vogt of Toronto, who personally overlooked the specifications and formally inspected the organ for the church when completed." -Andrew Henderson
Source: The Expositor (Brantford, ON) October 11, 1911
Great Organ Open Diapason (large) 8, Open Diapason No. 2 8, Stopped Diapason 8, Doppel Flute 8, Gamba 8, Dolce 8, Principal 4, Wald Flute 4, Fifteenth 2, Trumpet 8
Swell Organ Bourdon 16, Open Diapason 8, Stopped Diapason 8, Viol d'Orchestre 8, Viol di Gamba 8, Voix Celeste 8, Aeoline 8, Gemshorn 4, Flauto Traverso 4, Flagolet [sic] 2, Mixture III, Cornopean 8, Oboe 8, Vox Humana 8
Choir Organ Geigen Principal 8, Melodia 8, Dulciana 8, Quintadena 8, Harmonic Flute 4, Piccolo 2, Clarinet 8, Chimes ([20 tubes])
Pedal Organ Open Diapason (wood) 16, Open Diapason (metal) 16, Bourdon 16, Lieblich Gedact 16 ([Swell?]), Bass Flute 8 ([ext.?]), Violoncello 8 ([ext.?]), Trombone [16]
Tablet Couplers Swell to Great Unison, Swell to Great Sub, Swell to Great Super, Choir to Great Unison, Choir to Great Sub, Choir to Great Super, Swell to Choir Unison, Swell to Choir Sub, Swell to Choir Super, Swell Sub, Swell Super, Great Super, Choir Sub, Choir Super, Swell to Pedal, Great to Pedal, Choir to Pedal, Tremolo to Swell, Tremolo to Choir
Pistons 4 Combinations to Great Organ (adjustable), 4 Combinations to Swell Organ (adjustable), 3 Combinations to Choir Organ (adjustable), 3 Combinations to Pedal Organ (adjustable), 2 General Combinations (adjustable), General Release, Crescendo for all stops and unison couplers, Sforzando for all stops and all couplers, Balanced pedal for enclosed Swell Organ, Balanced pedal for enclosed Choir Organ
Regrettably, it is not possible to display the information about the sponsor of this pipeorgandatabase entry or if there is a sponsor. Please see About Sponsors on Pipe Organ Database.