THE PIER HOTEL, AUCKLAND.

Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 193, 7 October 1897, Page 3

THE PIER HOTEL, AUCKLAND.

EXTENSION OP THE PREMISES. With the enterprise which is charac--1 terislic of tlio business people of Auckland, lMr George Lorain, the popular lessee of the Pier Hotel, Albert-street, decided some time back to extend the i premises, being encouraged to take this step by the very satisfactory manner in which hia list of patrons was being added to. The idea was at once carried into effect, a spacious billiardrooir, and a handsomely appointed private bar being added to the house, this being done by taking in the buildings adjoining the Pier Hotel on the southern side, and which having been built of brick with cement facings, made a very suitable addition to the hotel premises. The new rooms are to the left of the main entrance. The bar, which is spacious, well lighted, airy, and handsomely appointed, measures 30 feet by 16 feet, and by means of sliding screens can, if desired, be divided into two apartments, a bar and a private parlour. The billiard-room, which will contain two first-class tables, measures 33 feet by 29 feet, and there being seven large windows is particularly well lighted during the day, while it is promised that special care will be taken in connection with the lighting at night. Next lo the bar is the office and telephone room. The additions made have effected a great improvement in the interior and exterior appearance of the hotel, and everything possible has been done to ensure the comfort of patrons. On Tuesday, September 28th the bar was opened for the first time, and in the morning a few friends gathered to drink Mr Lorain's health and wished him success. The health of the host was drunk in bumpers of champagne, reference being made to his commendable enterprise and expression being given to the hope that he would be recompensed for his outlay by increased business. " For he's a jolly good fellow " was sung with vigor and followed with cheers, afti r which Mr Lorain thanked those present for their kindly expressions of goodwill. Several other speeches wire made and a very pleasant hour was spent by those present. Mr A. B. Barter, the owner, and Mr Arthur Myers, of Campbell, Ehrcnfricd and Co., tes'itied to Mr Loram's good qualities as " mine host," and trusted that that gentleman would soon be rewarded for his enterprise and outlay.—Auckland Star.