BUILDINGS IN PUKEKOHE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 44, 15 November 1912, Page 4

BUILDINGS IN PUKEKOHE.

Pukekohc Hotel. A muc!r-ne.ded improvement and great addition to the appearance of our tow ship are tic extensive alterations and 'improvements that have icce; tly been comjjleied to the I'ukckohe Hotel. 'lhe architects, Messrs Wad.; unci Wade, have been successful in adopting a flan that has brought the new work into complete conformity with tne old building, but which has given a modern up-to-date appearance to the whole structure A special feature is provided for guests and the travelling publ c by having the entrance, dining-rocm, office ani bedrooms cr.mplettly removed from pioximiiy with the bar portion of the business patrons being provided with excellent private catering and accommodation T1.3 new p;rti'jn has a front'ge of 105 feet to King street and is built ol first tlass material, having rusticat d weath:r-bo;>rds and l*rge, well lit winnows. The la'ge dining-room, measuring 43 feet by 25 feet, is ahead of Hiiylhiny >n the Waikato, and U well w.,rlhy ..f inspection. Seating aceommoihti n is provided for 150 people, and a large staff of expert wait.n ensure prompt and car.tul attention. Immediately outfide the dining-room coor, and "if the mail entrance, is a new, cornpact looking cilice, where all luncheons and accommodation a;courts are setil-d, obviating the necessity of attending the bar as hitherto was the case. The old din-ing-room now becomes a fplendid cjmmercial room, and having been thoroughly rcnovat-d makes a welcome ac'dition for the puh!i-\ Considerable enlargement has been effected in the kitchen, aid all necessary conveniences provided, including store-room, scullery and coolirg chests for butter, milk an I rr.e<U. The old commercial room is converts into a hdies' waiting room, where partus waiting for trains or vehicl-.s may obtain tea and refreshments in a quiet and comfortaUe manner. A fine easy-going staircase leads to the upper storey, where ten new bedrooms have been p ovided, ranging ftcm 19 feet ly 14 feet to 10 feet by 7 feet, all ot which are fitted out with romplete new furnishing?. Conveniently situated upstairs it a really tip top bath tout, having a large porcelain bath, hot and cold water. and lit by Wsde and Wade's patent kylight. A corlidor some 132 fee: long lead* to the stair case ?.nd fire escape, ample provision being mad > in the latter case for rapid and easy outlet in case of fire. The building low contains 28 bedrooms, capable of housi g about 50 people. A 40-light- universal ac.tylene gas plant ia installed, and all parts of the buidlirg ate adequately lighted. The town water supply is connected all throj-jh th) house, and everything for lhe comfort of guests is in evidence. The proprietor, Mr W. G. Abbott, C3n te congratulated on the excellence ot the arra g ments and the civility and attention of an untiring staff uader his charge.

Outside is provided a la'ge stable and plenty of Vehicles with a bletnan'd room attached, so that travelers arriving at any hour of the uignt can get attention without disturbing the house!)' Id. ire contractor for the alterations aed addition, Mr J. Hewson, has carried out an excellent job, reflecting credit on himself and the superior cla.-a cf workmen he employs, Mr Hewson having left no faulty work in any of the branches of the trade. At a considerable distance from the Betel a septic tank has been built, and all parts cf tha building aie connecttd with it, making a safe ani effective drainage, and this, though a difficult matter owing to the want of fall, has been well arranged and carried out by Mr Hewson, and workirg in a thoroughly satisfactory manner.