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"We have been enjoying an abundance
of great music since our organ was dedicated
last Sunday, and there has been nothing
but admiration and pleasure expressed
around Malone. I am sure you would have
thoroughly enjoyed hearing the organ in
a full church - we have much to thank
you for."
Mervyn A Morrow QC
"I am writing to convey to you my
personal thanks and the thanks of the
whole congregation of Malone for the magnificent
organ which your company built for us.
From the outset of all our discussions
the Organ Committee knew that it wanted
an instrument well fitted for the purpose
of worshipping Almighty God. When we met
you and heard your work in other churches
we felt beyond all doubt that you would
be able to provide for us exactly what
we wanted. We now know that our judgement
was wholly accurate.
"Between our concept and the completion
of your work lay a long period of discussion,
consideration and reflection. At every
point in our deliberations you made yourself
available to us in a most whole-hearted
and willing way and we on the Organ Committee
felt that a bond was forged between us
which was an invaluable benefit throughout
the whole gestation period.
"We value very highly your expertise,
both as musician and builder, and we would
wish to place on record our appreciation
of your own personal interest in the life
and work of our congregation. Our congregation
is always very busy and active in a wide
range of commitments and we all felt that
you took into account all our needs and
requirements in terms of time scale in
a most sympathetic and understanding way.
We were impressed by your minute attention
to detail as well as by your ability to
take an overview of our requirements.
The result is a most happy blend whereby
we have a magnificent new organ without
any unnecessary alteration to our Church
building which we love so much.
"We know that you have not spared
your skills and talents on our behalf
and I only wish you could have been present
to hear the acclaim which the new Copeman
Hart organ received from some 600 people
at the Organ Recital following its Dedication.
The Organist of Belfast Cathedral was
particularly warm in his praise. That
acclaim, expressed by so many, simply
mirrors the expressions of appreciation
which we in Malone wish to extend to you
for your helpfulness and business-like
approach.
"We thoroughly appreciate and enjoy
the new organ and hold its builder in
high regard."
Rev Derek J Boden MA
BD
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