BUCKLAND'S BEACH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17650, 10 December 1920, Page 8

BUCKLAND'S BEACH.

_ The rapid progress of this seaside resort is remarkable. Only one hour by water and less by. the best motor road wound Auckland, this beach certainly has a great future. The beach ftself is one of the finest around Auckland, being clean and safe for bathing. -j Steamers can berth at ' the wharf .. at any tide, There is plenty of shelter, and ft large picnic ground. Mr. W. J. Jlindmiin, proprietor of the first store and tea-room on the beach, has now moved into his new store and kioskhall, right next to the Devonpori Ferry Company's picnic grounds. . . These premises are the most up-to-<UU of their kind around Auckland. They contain a large general store, stocking everything that is required. :. The kiosk is beautifully finished off,' and has a seating capacity of 100, and : can bo • hired for " dances, etc.,. with piano and all con- - veniences. ... ' Accommodation is also on the premise ; for a supply of boiling water '.for" 6000 persona, • .. ;; ' • ; The premises - are lit = throughout with' / gas. • ; , ( , Dressing rooms tor bathers and conremenceu' are also embodied in this fine establishment, ;• • As the keynote : of Mr. Hindman's business is " town prices,'.' his venture should be a, great convenience to the public, and is certainly deserving .of success. ' ' Mr. Hindman has also been appointed telephonist to • tho Telegraph Bureau, in- . stalled in his store. < With all its surroundings in' its favour, Buckland's Beach has a great future, . .