INTERESTING ITEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 14 August 1907, Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS.

1 enders are called by Mr Frank Messenger for the erection of a residence for Mr M. Fleetwood. Mr Newton King notifies that his spring horse fair will be held at the Strattord bazaar on Saturday, 14th September. Entry forms posted on application. <* Entries positively close on' fucsday, 10th September. Mr M. Jones invites tenders, to close on August 17th, for light furze grubbing on Smart road.

: The Garrison Band ball, which eventuates to-morrow night, promises to he ! qmte the ball of the season. The func- . lion is being hold in the Theatre Boval, and the floor of thnt building is now receiving speei.il attention at the hands or a coinmitlee determined to have an exceptionally line floor. The arrangements for the supper are in the hands ot those to whom we may safely look for finality hurt good management. The music is to be of (lie "best. These, are the principal constituents of an enjoyable night's dancing. The remainder is left in the hands of the patrons, who can rely on everything being done to ensure their pleasure. The ball will he under the patronage of members <,f the layanaki Hunt Club. A brilliant and enjoyable gathering seems assured. I he Wellington Trocadero, which was destroyed by fire some nine months a"o has been rc-bnilt on more up-to-date find modern lines, so can now be classed as one of the finest private hotels in the colony. The building presents a fine appearance to Lambton Quay, and lias five flats, nil of which are 'so arranged to afford guests the maximum nmmmt of comfort. 11l the. flo.rs are reached by a spacious staircase, and in addition to this, to facilitate convenience, an electric lift of the latest design is at .the service of patrons. The building contains 150 rooms, and has been restored under the personal supervision of the proprietor (Mr George Pinnoekl so every detail for the comfort and safety of boarders, and the travelling public, has received due attention, Mr Pinnock's long experience as a public caterer is sufficient guarantee that the cuisine will be second to none in the city