Thomas W. White
1868

From The Hamilton Evening Times (September 5, 1868): "... With the exception of another anthem, this was all that gentleman played on the organ, and we must say that he displays a wonderful power over the instrument, the various stops, flute, hautboy, Cremona, harmonic-flute, and trumpet, in the seven pieces rendered by him were given in a masterly manner. Mr. Mueller performed several pieces in a highly creditable manner, as did also Professor Beckett, all of whom brought out the beauties of the instrument. We noticed sitting in the choir Prof. Ambrose, an organist of high repute, and Mr. John Clarke, son of our mayor, an amateur who bids fair to shine as a star yet, and who has on more than one occasion officiated on this organ for the congregation; both seemed to be well pleased with the trials, and took a deep interest in the performances. In speaking of the organ itself, we can only say as we have said before in our columns that it was built by Mr. T. W. White, of 38 King Street West, for the Centenary Church, at a cost of over $4,000, and it is a magnificent instrument, and we doubt if there is its equal in the whole of Western Canada. Its style is the Romanesque, and is of grand and perfect proportions, and is of rosewood. It has two banks of keys, and 34 stops, with two octaves of pedals ... We congratulate Mr. White on the signal triumph he has attained in this instrument, and the congregation in obtaining it."