2023-12-03 - Sanctuary showing chancel and organ case (St. John's Church Facebook page/Andrew Henderson)
2024-09-11 - This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified through online information from Andrew Henderson (September 14, 2024): From The Freeholder (Cornwall, ON, August 23, 1889): "For the benefit of those to whom the specifications may be somewhat unintelligible, we append a running description of the various stops: THE GREAT ORGAN Double Open Diapason - This is a 16-foot stop, of pure organ tone, somewhat softer than the open diapason. The Open Diapason is the foundation stop of every organ. It has a rich and full tone, giving that round and mellow quality which distinguishes organ music from that of any other instrument. Keraulophon - This stop is better known as Viol di Gamba. It is a string tone, intended to imitate a viola, sweet and powerful. Doppel Flote - This stop is formed of wooden pipes, with holes on each side, and has a very mellow, round and sweet tone. Harmonic Flute - This stop is intended to imitate the orchestral flute, which it does to perfection. Octave - This is an organ tone, somewhat softer than the open diapason-an octave higher, but of similar quality. Fifteenth - Also an organ tone, two octaves higher than the open diapason, but of the same quality. Mixture - This is what is called a mutation stop, composed of three sets of pipes. It is never used by itself, but as a sort of seasoning to the others, the pepper and salt of the organ, as it were. Trumpet - This stop has a brazen tone, imitating the cornet and similar instruments. It is very effective, and a general favorite with organists and audiences. SWELL ORGAN The stops of the swell organ are enclosed in what is known as the swell box, the doors of which open and close by a pedal, enabling the organist to produce soft and loud and graduated tones as well. The Violin Diapason is an open diapason, with string qualities. Salicional - This stop is somewhat softer than the keraulophon being intended also to imitate the viola. Stopped Diapason - This is the oldest stop known to organists. It is of wood pipes, stopped at the top with a plug, so as to give only half its true tone. A pure organ tone. Violin - This imitates the violin. Harmonic Piccolo - This is an octave higher than the harmonic flute of the great organ, but of the same voice. It imitates the orchestral piccolo, and is a little daisy. Its quality of liquid brightness, which it[s] shares with the harmonic flute, will, we are sure, make it a favorite with the organist. Oboe or Hautboy - This stop imitates the instrument for which it is named in the centre register, and the bassoon in the lower register. It [is] a valuable and useful stop. PEDAL ORGAN Open Diapason - This is composed of pipes of wood, with organ tone, and occupies the extreme back of the chamber. Its heavy tones give strength and majesty to the music of the organ, causing the vibration and roll as of thunder, which seem to cause the building to shake to its foundations. Bourdon - Also of wood; of the same depth and tone as the open diapason, but stopped. The tone is deep and pervading, and it is generally used for the softer accompaniments. Violincello [sic] - A string tone, imitating the cello. The organ is placed in the alcove in rear of the minister's desk. The dimensions are: width, 29 feet; heighth, 24 feet; depth, 10 feet. The case is of oiled chestnut, which harmonizes nicely with the ash furnishings of the auditorium.; the design is elegant and unique. In front the pipes are in three bays, with a bay on either side at an angle of 45 degrees. They are all speaking pipes, operated by pneumatic tubular action, and set direct over the wind. They are ornamented with maroon flock and gilt, presenting a rich and imposing appearance. The organ will be blown by a Jacques water engine." The instrument reportedly cost $3,500. -Andrew Henderson
Swell Tremulant; Bellows Signal; Great Organ forte; Great Organ piano; Swell Organ forte; Swell Organ piano; Balanced Swell pedal Source: The Freeholder (Cornwall, ON) August 23, 1889
Great Double Open Diapason 16, Open Diapason 8, Doppel Flote 8, Keraulophon 8, Octave 4, Harmonic Flute 4, Fifteenth 2, Mixture III, Trumpet 8
Swell Stopped Diapason 8, Violin Diapason 8, Salicional 8, Violin 4, Harmonic Piccolo 2, Oboe 8, Tremulant
Pedal Open Diapason 16, Bourdon 16, Violoncello 8
Swell to Great 8 (Swell to Great), Swell to Pedal 8 (Swell to Pedal), Great to Pedal 8 (Great to Pedal)
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