BITTEN ON THE NOSE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19221, 9 January 1926, Page 12

BITTEN ON THE NOSE.

DOG ATTACKS NELSON BOY.

A Nelson boy, Sydney Day, aged 10 years, the son of Mr. G. A. Day, Collingwood Street, was severely bitten on the nose by a dog at Rai Valley this week. Ho was taken to Nelson for medical treatment, and serious consequences are not anticipated. Tho animal has been destroyed.- - (Published by Arrangement.) THE PERFECT PIANO. ACKNOWLEDGED SUPREMACY OF THE MARSHALL AND ROSE. The story was told of Sydney Smith, the political writer and wit, that ono day, as he was showing her a particularly fine rose bush in his garden, a lady visitor said to liim: "Toll mo, Mr. Smith, is it possible to load the roso to perfection?" "I am not so sure about that," replied the gallant host, taking his visitor's hand, ■' but pormit me to lead perfection to tho roso!" Sir Herbert Marshall and Sons, Ltd., of Regent Street, London, may bo said to have gone one step farther than the irrepressible Sydney Smith, by bringing perfection to the Marshall and Rose. And if, as some philosophers argue, the highest degree of excellence is impossible of achievement, then this famous firm of pianoforte manufacturers have achieved the impossible; for the Marshall and Rose instrument is acknowledged to be the finest pianoforte obtainable to-dav. It is in use at tho Royal College, Royal Academy and Guildhall Schools of Music, and full tribute to its superb tone, excellent finish and perfect action has been paid by many eminent purchasers in Europe and throughout the British Empire, and by nearly all tho great concert artists of the day. "In the history of piano making," states a recent report, " the Marshall and Rose has created a record in fine reputations. Tho founder, Sir Herbert Marshall, conceived the idea of manufacturing a piano to embody tho finest traditions of art' and workmanship together with the latest and most scientific principles in pianoforte construction—the design being carried out by the most eminent experts in the world. At the beginning of this century the Marshall and Rose emerged an instrument of rare quality of tone and delightful evenness of touch, instantly making a reputation unsurpassed and without parallel in the piano world." Hint this report does not overstate the wonderful qualities of the Marshall and Rose may be proved by a visit to t lie fine showrooms of the National Piano Company, at. the corner of Wellesley and Albert streets—whore this super-excellent pianoforte may be heard in all its perfection of action and rarity of tone, and where it may bo purchased either for cash, or on a deferred system of easy payments. A recent letter to tho National Piano Company from a customer at Taumarnnui, who had purchased a Marshall and Rose solely on its reputation, contains .the following remarkable tribute: "It- is just what I expected it to be, iiiat is to say, it is a beautiful instrument, and the tope is superb. lam very pleased indeed with it, and look forward with a great deal of pride to possessing it." Musicians and music-lovers of every age and profession should not miss tho opportunity of visiting the National Piano Company's showrooms, and of hearing selections played on the Marshall and Rose. Thev will 1>? surprised and delighted at tho feast of harmony and rich flow of tone that awaits them.