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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7448, 24 May 1911, Page 5

THE WORLD’S BEST PIANOS CONTRIBUTED BY THE W.P.C. " A thousand hearts beat happily, and Xi. -when music arose with its voluptuous swell—all went merry as a mar--ria-e bell." It will be almost impossible for any lover of fine things to go heedlessly past the stall of the \\ aldington Piano Co., Ltd., at the Industrial -Exhibition. Tho decorations themselves are tastefully, to say the least, earned* out, but the pianos and other instruments are interest-compelling. First in importance perhaps is the wonderiut Auto Piano, by Kastner. This, rnstru-J ment is the only one of its kind, tnel expression of which can be wholly controlled by the feet. Of course, keys for manipulation by hand are provided, bnfc with the feet alone exquisite music may* bo produced. When not in use it nasi no outward difference to the . usual, piano. The Pleyel Grand—an instrument one naturally associates with Chopin—is also to bo shown, along with a Pleyel Upright, similar to that supplied for the Governor’s residence, whilst stillanother will be in use in tho Concert Chamber. Included also are a Baby Grand in Oak, by Challen, an Allison Cottage Piano, at .£45, a .1165 Pleyel, an: hundred guinea Challen and .£65 and -£B5l .instruments of the same manufacturer.-, Special Exhibition models will arrive later and ge on display during the progress of the Exhibition. Arrangements have also been made to supply from stock pianos similar to those exhibited. An attendant will play at regular intervals during the day. DAPHNE QUOTATIONS. * , I "In the mud and scum of things Something always, always sings." i —Mrs Wiggs. TO make tho above applicable to Wellington, one might say that in the midst of the “mud” slinging by parlies, which need not bo mentioned, there arises the thrilling strains of the COEONATION 'ODE from the throats of the happy housewives of the Capital City- " Ws all da- dare you can - notbeat The DAPH-HH brand of but - ter sweet. BALLINGER BROS. THIS firm’s exhibit which will he found in the "XT’ shed—athwart — and at Stall No. 4, should prove highly interesting. In building up a city probably no trade or industry plays a more important part than that of plumbing in its various branches. Given good material and good workmanship the result must surely be of the best. Since 185-1 (the year the business was founded by Mr Joseph Ballinger), tho name Ballinger has been closely allied to the growth of Wellington. Tear by year the present firm has extended its scope and kept pace with its progess. A few years ago a lead pipe plant was installed for tho manufacture of hydraulic drawn lead and compo pipe. This venture met with such success that lately the firm has erected a factory and installed a plant (the only one in tho Dominion) for the manufacture of lead traps, bends, syphons, offsets, etc., etc. The above manufactures, in addition to tho making of spouting, ridging, and down-pipe, and the importation of all plumbers’ requisites, constitutes the business of Ballinger Bros., one of the meet important in our Empire City. The offices, showrooms, and warehouse are in Waring Taylor street, and the factories in Maginnity street and Kelburne.