I am reminded of a poem in my high school anthology by Oliver Wendell
Holmes Sr., and it was *not* The Chambered Nautilus.  It began something
like:  "Little I ask--my needs are small."

JB in you know where.

> A couple of points:  First, I don't question the "right" of any person
> or organization to spend his/her/its funds as it pleases-though
> personally I think there ARE responsible stewardship issues to be
> considered.
>
> Second, having said that, surely 99% of all organ installations would be
> served entirely adequately by a 3-manual organ.   Put a generous 30
> ranks on each division, including pedal-and you've got 120 ranks with no
> borrows whatsoever.  I can't imagine "needing" more than that!
>
> With modern multiple level combination actions and sequencers, one
> "could" argue that a well-equipped two manual organ today is a more
> versatile instrument than a century-old four-manual!
>
> Dennis Steckley
> For I am possessed of a cat, surpassing in beauty, from whom I take
> occasion to bless Almighty God.
>
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