CHARLES BEGG AND CO.

Southland Times, Issue 22201, 19 December 1933, Page 10

CHARLES BEGG AND CO.

EVERYTHING IN THE MUSICAL LINE.

The name of Charles Begg and Co. has been synonymous of all that is best in the way of music in Otago and Southland during the whole 72 years since their first shop was opened in Dunedin, so that it is scarcely necessary to add here that only goods of the finest quality may be found in their Esk street premises. Here may be found gifts ideally suited to the musically inclined, whether the intended recipient of the present is a musician or merely interested in music. There is no way in which a parent can better foster an interest in music in her son or daughter than by giving a present of a piano, a grambphone or some similar instrument of high quality. If presents of this nature, however sound an investment and however reasonable in price, prove a trifle beyond the purse of many, then there are still a host of smaller instruments to delight the hearts of young enthusiasts. In this category may be placed violins,

accordeons, ukuleles and guitars, all eminently suitable as really worthwhile gifts which can be certain of appreciation. A special feature of Begg’s shop is the display of mouthorgans of reliable makes, including the well-known “Boomerang.” Full stocks of instruction books and special musical scores are also kept. This firm is also the local agent, for Philco radios, a make of recognized standing and quality. A gift of a radio will bring joy to the recipient for years to come, a daily reminder of the thoughtfulness of the donor and an article which will bring the world’s best music to the user from morning till midnight. Particularly suitable for presents are books on the lives of great composers and bound volumes of songs. A large number of these are always sold just prior to Christmas. Selected gramophone records also make greatly appreciated presents.