STRASBURG.
THE CATHEDRAL.—I include this organ among French organs, as when I saw it, it belonged to France. Silberman’s fine organ projects from the north triforium in the nave, its Gothic case, painted and gilded, is very handsome, and when I saw it, it looked as if it had just been put into good order. The case consists of a large central tower, with a flat on each side, beyond which are carved oak wings, with much gilding. Its Choir Organ, which projects in front, is very similar in pattern. Its quality is sweet, but a little muffled. However, I did not hear its full power. It was played by a lady, a good performer, who had presided at the instrument for some years. This is one of the best hanging organs I know, and without looking unwieldy, holds forty-two, a fair number of stops. It received considerable damage during the siege. 1868.