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New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25001, 18 September 1944, Page 7

"A NARROW SQUEAK" FATHER'S LUCKY ESCAPE For a long time mother had been urging; father to buy a piano from Begg's and to let. the children learn "music. At last it was agreed that he would take her to Begg's to Belect an instrument. But before the appointed day arrived father found a bargain piano at a sale. Mother called to have a look at it. She was delighted, but she said, "Of course, it's badly in need or tuning." And here's where dad's luck stood by him. He cautiously said, "I'll send a tuner to fix it up, and when that's done we'll conclude the bargain." Well, to cut a lons story Bhort, the tuner reported a faultj plank which made accurate tuning impossible. The deal was. off; Dad ia still thanking his stars for a lucky escape. "Now.' said mother "suppose we go to Begg's as arranged in the first place. "All Begg's pianos are guaranteed in good order." Begg's are piano experts. Tbey thoroughly inspect and recondition all used instruments that pass through their hands, and their prices are based on actual worth. Charles Begg and Co., Ltd., is a national institution, with modern stores in ten cities and a reputation for integrity extending over 82 years. Begg's pay best v cash prices for pianos of all makes apd invite owners to make them an offer or to ask for Begg's valuation. —Advt.