y kind of music, Waltzes, Polkas, Marches,
&c., &c., without any practice or knowledge of music whatever; in this
respect far superior to any music-box, even though it costs many times
as much, for there is no limit whatever to the number of tunes it will
play. This instrument is on a somewhat similar principle to the
wonderful Phonograph, the perforations in a flexible strip producing the
effect. It has just been perfected (the accompanying cut showing it in
its improved form), and is having the largest sale ever obtained by a
musical instrument in the country. It has solid metal cases in imitation
of green bronze; the notes or bars (the music producers) are metal, on
same principle as a tuning-fork, which produce clear and most melodious
notes, and never get out of tune; the bars are struck by strikers, the
same as the wires are in a piano, only they work automatically instead
of by the fingers. The strip of prepared paper in which the tune is
stamped or perforated, is about 10 inches wide, and as it passes through
the rollers and over the keys the strikers spring through the
perforations in the paper and strike the right note; this is all done
automatically, without any assistance from the operator (except turning
the rollers), and the tune is played perfectly. It would be one of the
most appropriate presents to make anyone, especially where there is no
other musical instrument. Its execution is admirable, and its capacity
or capability almost unlimited. It is selling faster than any musical
instrument ever invented. The music is fine, and everybody delighted.
The regular retail price of the Melodette is only $5, including a
selection of popular tunes. Address, The Massachusetts Organ Co., 57
Washington Street Boston, Mass., U. S. A., Sole Manufacturers. SPECIAL
OFFER--Agents Wanted--We wish a good Agent in every town, and big money
can be made selling these instruments. We will send a sample instrument
to any one wishing to act as our agent, for $3.25, Boxed Free, including
music price lists, etc., etc., and will give territory. Order at once.
$50 a week easily made. _We have 1000 testimonials_.

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