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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3654, 15 October 1912, Page 6

BITTER TRUTHS ABOUT PIANOS. 'THERE was a time when the name “Piano” suggested to every one not 1 only a high idea of art. Unfortunately commercialism, or the love of just making money, seems eo be changing the very meaning or the word “Piano.” To-day 'hundreds of so-called pianos are run through factories like lawn-mowers or sewing machines. The business of'these : factones is making pianos for the trade. The name of the real makei is hidden fi oin the public. The general store buys these makers pianos by the yard; stencils its name xipon them, and with flaming advertisements claims authorship to a great artistic instrumentA so-called STRIKE price sweetens the bait, and the unfortunate purchaser soon starves his very soul for the want of the real music which he never gets. Whether or not you buy a SPENCER with a genuine artistic record of nearly a century. Do buy a Piano that has a reputation at take, then you will at least get something that win cultivate your highest sense of the true and beautiful in music, as well as prove a safe money investment. We have a large stock of reputable Pianos that carry a genuine guarantee—Pianos that will motect yoiu interests. We have them at the lowest price for which a good Piano can be made, to the highest priced Piano it is possible to manufacture. If you can’t call drop a line to SHOYEfIUX, Corner Grey Street. ’NUF SED.

Summer Clothing tor logs. STERLING VALUES -AT- , ROBERTSON’S We Always Cater for the BOYS, and our ore sent • Selection is the finest ever seen in Gisborne. SMART SUITS that are well made in Latest Styles. Our selection | * of Washing Suits in all the latest materials and colorings are sure to please mothers. KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS in the Latest Designs, cut in the latest ‘ shapes for Summer Wear, the smartest little Suite imaginable. SMART HATS for the Little Chaps, Straw Boaters and Jack Tar Styles. In SHIRTS, HOSE, UNDERCLOTHING, etc., we’ve the largest assortment in town. Bring your Boy along and crown him with one of these HALS foi the Carnival. You can always depend on quality goods at economy prices. —AT—ROBERTSON’S, ° N “ Where the GOOD HATS are.”

Do Your Spring Furnishing Plans Include New Loose Covers? 1 1 is GOING TO RE-FURNISH YOUR HOME THIS SPRING? Then why not replace those old COVERS with something more up-to-date and artistic? GRUNDY AND SHENNAN give you an opportunity to select new and artistic COVERS from a large range of beautiful materials of the best quality And after vou have chosen the material most to your liking, experts will make up the LOOSE COVERS into sizes to suit your requirements. GRUNDY & SHENNAN, LTD-, Furniture Manufacturers, GISBORNE.

THE OPENING OF DAME FASHION’S BONNET BOX. Spring has at last secured a good footing. The weather and the calendar daily becoming more agreeable and already Winter seems a long w'ay behind. Anyhow, the NEW SPRING STOCKS are not only in, but are now opened up and displayed for your inspection at COMMON, SHELTON’S. These New Styles are not merely “correct” from the FASHION point of view, but they are excellent values into the bargain. Here you will see dainty MILLINERY in every shape and style of the season, all beautiful, becoming and modest in price. COSTUMES, too, in the smartest of styles, made so splendidly that every woman can be sure of a good fit. As for new NECKWEAR, LACES. EMBROIDERIES, BLOUSES, UNDERSKIRTS, Etc., why, the showing is a veritable feat of loveliness. COMMON, SHELTON & CO., LTD. UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS, FEEL STREET ... ... ... GISBORNE.