George Vogt
1890

From the Atwood Bee (October 24, 1890): "The opening of the new pipe organ recently placed in Knox Church by Geo. Vogt, of Elmira, organ builder, was celebrated on Monday evening Oct. 13, by an organ recital and musical and literary entertainment in which Toronto and London talent took the leading part ... the total cost of the new organ is something over $2,000. The following description of the instrument has been handed us for publication: 'Of the organ itself we can speak in none but the highest terms of praise. The specification is a happily selected one, reflecting great credit on the committee who selected and adopted it and upon the builder, Geo. Vogt, of Elmira, who so thoroughly and satisfactorily carried out every detail in its construction. We are safe in saying that there is not in the province to-day an organ of equal size which, all things considered, surpasses it, and few if any, can justly claim to equal it. The material of its construction, the beautiful balance of tone of the combined instrument, and the individual beauty of the different solo stops, are of so high an order of excellence that they cannot fail to attract the attention and meet the hearty approval of any expert competent to judge its merits. Especially noticeable features are the substantial appearance of the cabinet work, the large reserve power of the bellows, uncommon in organs, and the excellent material of which the pipes are composed. The touch is most satisfactory, permitting an organist to play any music written for an organ with the greatest ease. On the reed stops a delightful quality has been produced, the oboe being particularly excellent and characteristic of the instrument they represent, and of that peculiarly mellow effect which is striven after by all organ builders, but seldom attained. The flute diapasons and the pedal register are all of the finest and most telling character, and in these as well as the Gamba Dulciana, and the charming violin stops, Inox Church has acquired a combination which cannot but be a source of permanent satisfaction and it will be a source of pleasure to the organist who may preside."