AN ENTERPRISING BUSINESS VENTURE.—MESSRS WACKRILL AND STEWART EXTEND OPERATIONS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10120, 30 October 1917, Page 2

AN ENTERPRISING BUSINESS VENTURE.—MESSRS WACKRILL AND STEWART EXTEND OPERATIONS.

F,r.t *J. CtERE & SON. arch The many well-wishers of the tuiigostulilishod firm of Messrs Waekrill and Stewart, Limited, motor importers, garage proprietors and engineers, ol bedding and Palmerston North, will he pleased to learn that they have further extended their operations by lately taking over the business formerly owned by" Mr Janies C. Young, motor agent and engineer, Fitzhcrbort street, Palmerston North. This will in iuturc he carried on by the linn as a- branch of a company formed under the title of Waekrill and Stewart, Limited. In connection with this enterprising venture, a handsome new building has boon

TECTS- - in Palmerston North’s main business thoroughfare, Hangitikei street. 15 v reason of its up-to-date appearance, splendid equipment, and spacious accommodation, the new building ranks as one of tho finest and largest garages in the North Island. The frontage to Hangitikei street is 33ft. din., and the total depth 330 ft. There is a more extensive width to the rear portion facing Taonui street. From the Hangitikei street frontage for a distance of FMft. on one side of the structure is situated an extensive showroom, ladies’ room, tyro room, and odleo accommodation, Fyom this point for a further depth of

J'JOft. is tiio garage with an approximate area ot ."')()()(( square feet. 'I lie remaining tiOtt, x I .ait. has heen devoted to workshops in which is installed the latest and best equipment possible Lo procure lor the effective carrying out of ete. The second story, which extends for a distance of 100 ft. in depth, will he devoted to the painting and trimming department. The buildinn was designed by Messrs Clere and Son, architects, and has an imposing appearance its well as being pleasing in design, the pressed brickwork being relieved witli panels of rough cast. This fine garage is testimony to the iuilh

r, I. FI CL O. OCI-. business people have in the town. Messrs AVa’ckrill ami Stewart, Limited, have, a hi'aneh of their business at Feilding, iind are, in opening this new Harare at Palmerston North, incorporating. as already mentioned, the business of .Mr J. C. Vuims, the well-known motor engineer of Fitzherbert street, who has recently become a member ot the linn of Wackrill and Stewart. Ltd. The, firm's main agency is the famous Ford, but the garage is at the disposal of all makes both for repairs and storage.