BUSINESS EXTENSIONS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 576, 19 October 1920, Page 2

BUSINESS EXTENSIONS.

LOCAL ENTERPRISE. That Pukekohe is a town which, will not remain stationary is a foregone conclusion while it possesses , the number of influential bfasttwas-j men it has in its midst at the present time. They are the right kind ■if businessmen, and. are not afraid of launching out with the object' of making a huge success of their business. For some time past King Street lias presented a rather busy appearance, as far as building operanuns and alterations to premises are concerned. FEAR'S PHARMACY. Mr. R. G. V. Fcnr, proprietor of Fear's Pharmacy, has had his old premises thoroughly renovated and concerted into a modern establishment, >vith brick exterior, and without doubt, this shop i.-, the most up-to-date in appearance in the street. Upon entering one is at once strudj with the manner in which everything .is arranged. The shopping portion ■ f the ouilding gives a fine impression, and induces patrons to call again. The shop is roomy and wellventilated, while an outstanding feature is the fresh appearance presented. The windows are well dressed, i:nd hi a fitted with American stained panel system throughout, with lead;ights. The building is beautifully lit, with 21 points' of the town's "lectric light system. Around the >hop are three large counters—the

drug counter, photographic section, and the toilet department. The dispensary is a large room in which • everything can be accomplished with comfort. The lattice work over the entrance to the dispensary from the * shop, and which is draped with curlains, shows the pharmacy oft' to advantage. Then there is an optical room. Mr. Fear adopts the latest methods in all optical work. The alterations* are not yet quite completed, as certain show-cases have to be fitted up and polished, and v/hen these are set in a vast improvement will be noticeable. The proprietor has everything, .including a machine for weighing babies and adults, anjLg anyone can call and have their rect weight. Mr. Fear largest stock of photography Materials in the Waikato, and Besides having these stocks has his shop. shelves lined with Kodak and Ansco cameras. Mr. Fear has obtained the sole agency for Franklin for the famous Ansco camera. Fear, The Lead*ing Waikato Chemist, has appropri* ately named his premises the plea-sure-buying spot of the Waikato.. It is an absolute pleasure purchasing anything in this shop. WALTER WRIGHT, JEWELLER. Another of the town's pleasure-

buying spots is Walter Wright's Jewsellers shop, situated next Fear's in King Street. In an,advertisement in this issue Mr. Wright, who has had 20 years' English and colonial experience announces that he has just opened up a nice assortment of watches, clocks, jewellery, electro- Jjfe plate, rings, and various articles able for wedding, Christmas and oirthday presents. The stocks comprise watches of silver, watches of gold, watches for young, watches for old; «ems that glisten, gems that ' shine, gems- of purity, gems for all time: diamonds beautiful, diamonds. rare, diamonds for rings, diamonds for hair. If you want the right article at the right price, to suit the right taste, well go and see Walter Wright, the light jeweller.—See advt. AN UP-TO-DATE ESTABLISHMENT.

CUMBERLAND AND WHITFORD. Another enterprising firm is Messrs. Cumberland and Whiteford. It is not so very long ago that the cabinetmakers' shop, situated in Sing Street, opposjte the National Bank of New Zealand, was a tiny establishment, not quite large enough for a small man to swing a set of clubs with ease, . but wonderful changes have been effected. The shop itself is now a showroom, and the factory is situated in separate premises at the back. The once workshop has been converted into a modern factory, and instead of a" couple of workmen to do the jobs that come along the staff has been increased to six workmen. Besides the increase in the number of hands the factory has also been increased, and at the present time the floor space amounts to 1680 square feet. Modern machinery has been installed, all of which is driven by a 6 X 4 horse-power Crompton motor. Included in the plant is an automatic lathe which is capable of turningq out ali classes of work. This machine can be converted at a mo-. ment's notice, so that hand-work ;e executed thereon. There is a morticer and boring machine, tennoning> machine for running picture mouldings and grooves of all descriptions in woodwork. Then there is an 18in. circular saw bench necessary in such in up-to-date factory for breakingdown. The firm has also installed an up-to-date buzzer or planer, also a 26in. band-saw fitted with the latest tip-table. Then there is a small "cut-ting-off" circular saw and a Universal shaper, necessary in such a modern factory, also a horizontal boring machine, dowelling machine for mak- ; ng.dowels from *4 J.O % an inch. In a very short time the firm intends manufacturing toys of all descriptions, and at a later date will manufacture sashes and doors. In fact, there is nothing in the way of wood-

vork that this firm cannot manufacture.

MESSRS. KANE AND HART. Messrs. Kane and Hart, who commenced business next to Mr. C. R. i.jsher's jeweller's shop as motor and bicycle repairers a short time ago, -oon found that the ■ accommodationl their disposal was totally inadel;iate to cope with the ever-increas-.ig business. They decided to erect : remises in brick, and these have ■'■ en completed, and now this young inn is housed in an up-to-date buildiu in every respect. They have in--1 ailed a modern lathe, and are in a -.isition to c'vuu' any work in this ;: 'ic of business. A special feature is 'hat they can build bicycles, and anyne requiring n strong' machine can avc their requirements fulfilled at '•'■ is. modern cycle depot. They are i!-o jigfiits for the famous Indian ii'dor-cyclr, and always keep a large (irjinent of accessories in stock. 'V.ttch the "Times" for accessories' rice list. MR. C. R. LUSHER. W in an advertisement in this issue 1 C. R. Lusher announces that he • a hue assortment of watches, « 'ks> and jewellery on hand for ining purchasers to choose from. . II" i'Himates'that he is preparedjfto,. mdertake all classes of repair wowST .