MANY FIRMS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20923, 30 September 1939, Page 26 (Supplement)

MANY FIRMS

NEW HOTEL BUILDING EXCELLENT APPOINTMENTS BEST OF MATERIALS USED The rompletion of the Commercial Hotel as one of the finest and most up-to-date hotels in the Dominion has only been made possible by the cooperation of many firms, all of. whom have carried out their contracts in masterly fashion. The most, important work was the construction of this large, modern building, which should do much to alleviate the previous laek of sufficient accommodation in the town. The Contractor The contractor responsible for the erection of the hotel was Mr T. Clements, of Otahuhu. Mr Clements has his own staff of experienced joiners, carpenters, steel workers, concrete workers, roof fixers, wall tilers, bricklayers, plasterers, paperhangers, painters and glaziers and he was thus responsible for the complete building of this fine new structure. Cartage of Materials In addition to the large amount of cartage work undertaken by the contractor’s own vehicles the Hamilton firm of Hopkinson and Gibson was engaged to cart all the sand and shingle, which was used in the construction of this new' hotel. This, in itself, was a huge undertaking. The Interior Furnishings One of the major works in connection with equipping the hotel was the installation of the comfortable and luxurious settees, lounge and occasional chairs and mattresses on specially constructed spiral sprung bases and this work was carried out by Messrs Andrews & Clark, of Auckland. The large contract of making the many bedroom suites was entrusted to Messrs Barton and Ross Ltd., of Hamilton. These suites are beautiful in the extreme and are a splendid example of the craftsman's art. Every conceivable accessory for the convenience and comfort of the guests has been incorporated in these modernistic designs. Messrs Barton and Ross Ltd. also built the office and dining room occasional furniture and were also entrusted with the laying of the entire carpeting scheme. Electrical Contracting Work The Anderson Electrical Ltd., of Auckland were responsible for the complete electrical installalion of lighting, power, bells, electrical stokers for heating and hot water system, refrigeration. laundry and kitchen equipment, floodlighting and Neon signs, the latter being supplied by the Claude Neon Go., of Auckland. The Lift The lift was installed by the wellknown firm Waygood Otis (N.Z.) Limited, and is placed at a convenient place where it connects with all the upstairs rooms. The Blinds All blinds for the building were supplied by the Hamilton Furnishing firm of Yendells, of Victoria Street. Glass and Vitrollte This very attractive work which enhances the appearance of this modern hotel was executed by Messrs Phillipps and Impey Ltd., the well-known Auckland glaziers. Interior Hardware The stainless chromium taps installed throughout the hotel were supplied by Andrew M. Paterson Ltd., of Auckland, who also supplied the many door locks and fittings and all the superior interior hardware in chromium, stainless steel and wrought bronze. Vacuum Cleaners After many years of experience in the use of Tellus Cleaners in their circuit of hotels, the directors of the New Commercial Hotel have again selected Tellus machines to take care of the cleaning, polishing and disinfecting. These machines are noted for their lasting efficiency, strength and silence and were supplied by Harold E. Baigent, Master Agent, 518/519 Cooke’s ‘Building, Auckland. Cleansers, Disinfectants and Polishes An important side-line in connection with the installation of the furniture was the supply of cleansers, disinfectants and polishes and the Auckland firm of Easton Products supplied their well-known brand “Liksol.” Table Crockery The table crockery was supplied by Messrs Walker and Hall, Limited, Sheffield, England, through their Auckland branch. Ales and Soft Drinks Perhaps the most important stocks of the hotel are those in the vaults and bars. Lion ale. from the Lion Brewery in Khyber Pass, Auckland, and ale and stout and soft drinks from the brewery of Messrs C. L. Innes and Company, and soft, drinks by Grey and Menzies Limited are obtainable in the modern public and private bars. Car Parking for Guests Immediately adjacent to the hotel is the large garage of Reo Motors Ltd., where guests arriving by car can park their vehicles. Special provision has been made to meet the requirements of visitors to the Commercial and as a fully qualified staff is constantly In attendance at this garage, guests also, can have repairs to their cars undertaken during their sojourn in Hamilton. The car washing, greasing and polishing departments of Reo Motors will, it is anticipated, be also appreciated and made use of by "Commercial” guests. The Tenants So much for the hotel itself but w’hat has added materially to the appearance of the new building is the excellent presentation of the goods of the tenants of the shops in the front portion of the building. The shops have been well designed and the occupiers have made, the most of the facilities provided for the displaying of the articles they are offering for sale. The Prestige Millinery Company, of Auckland, have taken a shop and arc displaying quality hats while Rodneys. also of Auckland, have a modern fashion salon in another of the shops. The Napier Shop Store is exhibiting all the latest in footwear while Rells. of Hamilton, have a shop for the retailing of their high-class bread, cakes and pastries.