A MODERN RESTAURANT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15249, 12 March 1913, Page 4

A MODERN RESTAURANT.

MANSON'S NEW PREMISES.

It has often been said that for the size of the city Auckland is very badly equipped with ■ up-to-date restaurants. Lately, however, several fine dining and refreshment rooms have been opened in Queen Street, and prominent amongst these is Mr. J. W. Martison's Globe Dining Rooms, which adjoin the Globe Theatre. , On a visit being paid to the new premises, the impression that 15. formed at once is that Mr. Manson has been successful - in his object in establishing a restaurant which will cater v for the patrons in every respect. Comfort has been the aim from the outset, and the proprietors have certainly , succeeded in fitting out a handsome suite of rooms. The entrance to the premises is strikingly designed in tiles . and plate glass, and a wide doorway, surmounting which there is a leadlight design in peacock blue, giving a fin® effect. The windows lend themselves to good display, and Mr. Manson has arranged his exhibition of confectionery to the utmost advantage. Lite feature of the main shop is the handsome marble counter, behind which stands one of the most compact soda fountains in the city, dispensing at a touch delectable drinks for this often parching climate. On the opposite side of the shop is the sweets counter. Behind the shop is situated the afternoon tea room, a spacious compartment, handsomely furnished, with every possible convenience for its patrons. The fittings here include an " instantaneous waterboiler, a big nickel-plated arrangement by means of which boiling water is obtained by lighting the gas jet, and immediately allowing the hot water to run off at a' tap below. A wide night of stairs, easy in the ascending, and prettily ornamented with palms, leads to the diningroom on the first floor. This is a room measuring about 45ft by 40ft, the interior being finished in white plaster with oiled rimu panels. The fittings are in keeping with the handsome interior. A big ■ electric fan in the centre of the ceiling keeps the atmosphere always cool, while the arrangement of the electric light globes gives ,an effect of evenly disseminated rays; which at once give a restful appearance to the elegant surroundings. On the second floor there is a ladies* lounge, a gentlemen's smokeroom, and every convenience for the patrons. In connection with the rooms, Mr. Manson runs two motor-cars for his patrons, specially catering for after-theatre and evening gwrtie* * " . j f *