New Hotel for Masterton.

Progress, Volume XVI, Issue 1, 1 September 1920, Page 9

New Hotel for Masterton.

For full ten years past it has been recognised that the one important element required to make Masterton the centre of gravitation that by nature it was designed to be was that of hotel accommodation. The closing of the licensed hotels by the will of the people left a gap that required to be filled, and visitors have continually remarked upon the failure 6i town and country residents to make provision for the proper accommodation of those who would be glad to make Masterton a holiday rendezvous and a resort for health.

It is. of interest in this connection to know that a company has been formed and registered, known as the."'Hotel Midland, Limited," having for its object the establishment in Masterton of ! ah hotel that is worthy of this progressive town and district. ■"■-' The capital of • the company is £20,000, divided into 20,000 shares of £1 each. A lease of the central - and popular premises known as the Club Hotel has been secured for a period of ten years, with a right of renewel and a first refusal to : purchase. It, i&'proposed to ' convert this ■ hotel into an up-to-date and luxuriously equipped hostelry, and to maKe it .an institution ..which will be sought : alike : by travellers, country settlers,; and those in ;: search of a home away from the bustle and hustle of city life. The name of the hotel is to be the "Hotel Midland/' and the aim of the company will be to conduct the institution in such a manner as will make it a not unworthy rival of institutions in various parts of the world bearing a similar title.

The company proposes to expend a sum of £SOOO in transforming the building into a thoroughly modern hotel, possessing all the comforts and .conveniences of up-to-date institutions. The . inferior is to be cleansed and renovated throughout. Wash-hand basins fitted with hot and cold water will be in the bedrooms, and the whole building will be brilliantly lighted with electricity. A wide, partially glassed-in balcony is to be erected, extending to the edge of the footpath, and running the full length of the building. This balcony, besides substantially improving the appearance of the hotel, will be convenient for afternoon' teas, and will furnish extra accommodation for special occasions. The entrance to the building is also to be enlarged and made attractive. ■

A special feature of the renewed edifice will be the furnishings, upon which it is proposed to expend a sum of from £6OOO to £7OOO. A reception room is to be specially furnished and decorated, and reserved for "at homes" and private parties. This should appeal to those ladies of the district who desire to entertain their friends in town.

The prospectus of the company has been issued, and already a most gratifying response has been received. Mr. G. W. Sellar, F.1.A.N.Z., is the secretary of the company, and from him the fullest particulars may be obtained.