Rangitikei Street—Palmerston North's Leading Commercial Thoroughfare

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 142, 17 June 1914, Page 18

Rangitikei Street— Palmerston North's Leading Commercial Thoroughfare

[PUBLISHED hi AEEANGEMENT.I RANGITIKfcI'STREET. It is interesting to note the rapid growth of the Rangitikei-atreet portion of Palmerston North. ' It is fast becoming the main commercial centre of the 1 town. Two years or so ago, the sale'yards occupied the best part of it, but 1 these have been removed on to Boiuild.ai'y-road, and some handsome buildings are now going up in the street. 1 Messrs. JVlanson andßai'r's, Ltd., Build- , ings, depicted in this issue, are erected on- -one of the old saleyards sites, and cover a greater area than any other building in the town. The sito of the old Tattersall's Stables, well known in ■the olden days, will shortly be occupied /by handsome brick shops and offices, being erected by Mr. Fred. Bryant. Messrs. J. Bett and Bayly, Ltd., motor im£>6fterd, t engineers, and carriage builders, will in the course of a few months build handsome new premises, and will then have the whole of their business under one roof, the main portion of which will face Rangitikei-street. ThS rieW Bank of New Zealand at the corner of the Square and Rangitikeistreei will be completed in July. This is a fine fireproof three-storied building. The Bank of New South Wales authorities aro also building in Rangitikeistreet. Messrs._ Sollitt Bros., Ltd., the well-known building firm, aro busily engaged in its construction at present, find liope to have it ready for occupation in the course of a few weeks. Ibingitikei-street is also the chief centro df the agricultural implement, auctioneer, fed and general merchants of the town. 11 the businesses of note on this street ske referred to in this page. REID AND GRAY, LTD. Implement Manufacturers and. Machinery •Agents, Raugltlkei=street, Palmerston * North. ; The above old-esbablished firm of implement manufacturers t and machinery Agents are making special arrangements at their warehouse in Rangitikei-street, Palmerston N,, to meet visitors to town during the Show. The firm are nob exhibiting at the Show, preferring to meet those in search of reliable dairying and agricultural appliances at their warehouse, where large stocks are kept on hand, and there is no curtailment of space for a proper inspection of every line. t Of the quality of Reid and Gray's machinery little need 'be said here. Suffice it that tho great majority of farmers throughout the North and South Islands are well acquainted with its -merits, and consequently it is to be found on most farms. There is a reason for this, of

course, and it is because they give full value for the money invested. This is realised and appreciated by all their customers, and that is why they continue and others begin to buy Eeid and Gray's goods. They manufacture machinery that has stood the test of time, and can fairly claim to be the oldest established manufacturers in New Zealand. Branches are established in various centres, the head office being at Dun* edin, but it matters not where you reside, the Palmerston branch can supply the farmer's every need at exactly the same price as the article can bo purchased at the main establishment of the firm. The special attention of dairy and other farmers at present visiting the Show is directed to the many good qualities of Eeid and Gray's latest steel frame drill for sowing manure, grain, turnips, and all seeds. This is iindoubtedly the strongest, _ and yet lightest, drill now sold, and is specially made by New Zealand workmen to suit New Zealand conditions. This drill is admitted by farmers generally to be the best sold in New Zealand. Another implement- made by Eeid and Gray, which finds great favour among farmers, is the latest improved Steel frame disc harrow. This is tho only successful flexible pressure disc harrow on the market. There is no dirt-collecting centro bearings. The discs are made of tho best quality Sheffield steel, and the harrow is simple to pack for transport. WOOL PEESSES. The wool press is another of Eeid and Gray's lines, which find great favour among sheepfarmers. It is light and hand;^ One man can operate. It is very powerful. The top box swings out of the way of rollers, leaving plenty of room for sewing the bales. Catalogues and full particulars as to' price can be obtained on application to any of the branches. When visiting Reid and Gray's, do not fail to see the Northern Cultivator. This is another New Zea-land-made implement, which is unequalled for working couch and Canadian thistle. It is, the greatest laboursaving implement, and has no equal for root cultivation, breaking up stubble and turnip land after sheep, cross-cutting fallows, preparing seed oeds, and for general work on a farm. In conclusion, let us draw dairymen's attention to the " Austral " milking machines, " Eex " cream separator, butter workers, twominute churn, Hornsby oil and petrol engines, bindera and mowers, Imperial windmills, all styles of pumps, and a hundred and one other useful machines that are in demand to-day for the up-to-date farmer. Inspection is cordially invited. Quotations and catalogues sent to any address on application. Note tho address, Rarigitikei-street, Palmerston North, where every farmer is made welcome, and will receive ocular demonstration of all that is claimed for Reid and Gray's implements, which are made by men with a lifetime's experience.

The above house has become very popular with the travelling public It is ably conducted by Mr. A. -HAY WOOD. Tho "Boyal" has electric light in every room in the house, and affords superior accommodation to visitors. P.O. Box 203, 'phono 94-

One of the handsomest additions to Palmerston Korth business houses is the fine block illustrated above. The build- . ing comprises, on the Eangitikci-strceb frontage, large- hardware and implement showrooms ; there being a separate entrance to the front first floor portion, which will be divided into suites of offices, some being already leased. The building extends to a great depth, and hardware and implement warehouses at the back are all_ connected under one roof. The Contractors were Sollitt Bros,, Ltd.. of Palmerston North, and the building is certainly a credit to them. Both implement and hardware showrooms and offices are ceiled with "Wunderlich" Steel Ceilings, supplied by Messrs. Briscoe and Co., Ltd., Wellington, the New Zealand agents. The buildings are lighted throughout by electricity, generated by a private plant, driven by a. "Blackstono" Kerosene oil engine. The electric lighting plant and wiring were supplied and installed by Messrs. Tv I'D bull and Jones, Ltd., Wellington. The whole of tho concrete work was carried out with Wilson's Star Portland Cement, and their hydraulic lime used in the brickwork, and the quality and finish of the cement work, and especially the concrete floors, speak Avell of this well-known Auckland-made cement. The business of Messrs. Manson and Barr, Ltd., was established in 1897, and the fact that theso large premises wero roudered absolutely necessary by tho expansion of their trade speaks well for the quality of their implements and merchandise and the consequent satisfaction of their many customers. As evidence of tho Company's activity, it may be noted that their trade in tho Waikato increased so largely that some months ago a branch office and' showroom was opened in Hamilton, where three travellers are kept busily employed. During Winter Show week the Company will light up their snowrooms and make a special display of implements and machinery, .in addition to their regular exhibit in the Winter Show Buildings, a report of which appears in another column.

The abovp firm has been established in Palmerston for a quarter of a century, and is noted for tho reliability of its work. Printing is undertaken in all its branches. Lithographing, bookbinding, cardboard box and rubber stamp making are also a feature of the business.

HODDER AND TOLLEY'S PREMISES. Ths present company of Hodder and Tolley, Ltd., started some nine years ago, when they bought out the partnership of Hodder and Tolley, seed cleaners and merchants, Palmerston North. Business has made remarkable strides. At Feilding the flour mill was taken over by the 1 Company, an elaborate seed cleaning plant installed, also a manure-mixing plant, all of which wero driven by a 80-h.p. suction gas plant. The Company also opened at Marton, where they have a splendid connection in supplying tho farmers' wants, in addition to which a Grocery Department has recently been added. The reasonwhy Hodder and Tolley, Ltd., have succeeded so well may be found in the fact that they have not spread their energies too widely, specialising in certain lines. For instance, they are by far the largest suppliers of oats 1 and chaff on the West Coast ; indeed, they are probably tho largest chaff and oat sellers in the North Island. This means buying produce from the farmers in an extensive way, and it naturally follows that they will do an extensive trade with the farmers in return. Their general business in this department is well known, and even hero they have specialised in certain lines; for instance, realising the growing importance of manures, they determined to get the best mixtures suitable for their district. They secured the services of a well-known agricultural chemist, and the mixtures they put up under the well-known " TUI " brand have given every satisfaction. With the coming into fashion of Basic Slag, tho Company selected ", LEEDS" brand as the one they would trade in. It is a British-made article, and not only is it of high analysis^ but by actual tests on tho field it seems to bo most favourably adapted for the .grass lands of New Zealand. The high-priced dairy lands in Tarana-ki have necessitated tho farmers getting maximum returns in grass, and they find LEEDS "is the brand, tested by results, most profitable, and it, therefore, commands moro sales than all tho other brands put together. Tho same results are being experienced by Messrs. Hodder and Tolley, well-known farmers finding Leeds Slag pur excellence, so that in this district also it easily leads in the way of sales. Another lino which tho Company have specialised in is the manufacture of Calfmeal, known as the " Tui " Calfmeal. Being tho first manufacturers of Calfmeal on the Coast, they have had wide experience in ascertaining just tho proper ingredients to give the be&fc results. This experience i.s now embodied in the famous "Tui" Brand, .which is extensively sold over many parts ot tho North Island. _ l>ast year their sales. increased four-fold. The firm's business in grass seed has increased by leap 3 uud bounds, due entirely to tho grcut cuie exercised by Messrs. Hodder and Tolley in cleaning and testing; all peed'a before being oent out. An up-to-dato seed-cleaning "lau^ run b£ practical men, haa enabled Ike 'firm lv saiu au enviable rjpjutaMofif» T sJJLJsfi2im tixreyg^out-th^' North feto**-* " " ,

GOOD VALUEJ-ARIVIS, Manawatu DAIRY FARM, 100 acres rich flat Kai- . . ranga land, all well fenced and subdivided, convenient, paddocks; fine houso of 7 rooms with all modern conveniences, good cowshed, trapshed, stable, etc.; situated within 4 miles of Palmereton by flat, road; creamery, school, P. 0., telephono within £ mile; carrying 65 cows. Prico £61 per acre ; good terms. 234 ACRES, Manawatu Line, all ploughable ; land well watered by running streams, well fenced and subdivided, convenient paddocks; 6-roomed house, fctall. loose box. trapshed, waehhouse, 12-bail cowshed (concreted) ; creamery, school, store, P. 0., and railway ptation quite close; would milk 100 cows. Prico £30 per acre ; £1600 cash. 700 ACRES rolling and hilly land, about 100 acres ploughable, balance easy country, well watered, fenced, atl'd subdivided ; handy to Palmerston North ; good house of 8 rooms, woolshed, dip yards, and several other outbuildings; 2-sheep land besides cattle. Price £13; terms arranged. 72' ACRES rich Dairying Land, handy to Palmerston North, all flat, well fenced j and subdivided ; good house of 6 rooms, large cowshed, stable, trapshed, etc. ; carrying 50 cows; creamery, school, store, P.O. 1 mile, Palmereton 5 miles flat road. Price £65 per acre ; good terms. Hundreds of others. Write mo your requirements. W. C. BROPHY, LAND AGENT Rangitikei-sfereet. Palmerston N. Telephones 181 and 475.

This garage is the largest and best equipped in the Palmerston district. There is amplo storage hero for motorists' cars when visiting town. The premises are practically immune from fire, being constructed of brick, with concrete floors throughout. New and second-hand cars always for sale. Tho firm are agents for tho favourite OVERLAND Motor— a low-priced serviceable well-constructed car that has given every batisfaction to users. When attending the Show inspect this car before making a purchase. It will appeal to the careful-of-finance man who demands the best at the least money. The firm effect repairs to all makes of cars. A competent staff of motor engineers is employed. Cars for hire at any time; experienced drivers. Stocks of all accessories always on hand, including Michelin and Continental tires, tubes, etc. Another important agency this fnm is introducing to Palmerston North is tho Thornycroft niAtoi' lorry. Those interested arc asked to inspect this vehicle.