KEYBOARD

a succe ion of keys set in the case or framework of certain musical instruments; supposed to have come into use about XIV. cent,; Spinet, one of oldest instruments, had K. consisting of black ‘naturals’ and white ‘sharps,’ compa four octaves and a half-tone; most modern pianofortes have white ‘naturals’ black ‘sharps,’ and compa of seven octaves in instruments having more than one K. (e.g, organ), each row is called a manual. ° KEYES, HENRY WILDER (1863), a ‘Henry and Emma Frances Pierce Keyes. He graduated from Harvard, in 1887. In addition to being engaged extensively in farming for many years, he was pres. of Woodsyille, N. H., National Bank. He was a member of the New Hampshire House of Rep., from 1891-5, and again, 1915-17; also Senate, 1903-5; was a member of the State Excise Commn., from 1915-17; governor of New Hampshire, 1917-19; and U.S. Senator for the term 1919-25.