SEASONAL SUGGESTIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19291, 1 April 1926, Page 6

SEASONAL SUGGESTIONS.

HOLIDAYS AND MOTORING.

TIME TO OVERHAUL CARS. SNUG HOMES FOR THE WINTER. Some seasonal suggestions for Easter buying arc made by Auckland firms. The coming of the holidays certainly suggests the motor-car and a well filled petrol tank. Also to get the best out of tho car it should be thoroughly overhauled, which suggests a visit to the welder's for necessary repairs. Finally tho fall of tho year is a time when a snng home is a first essential. Suggestions from advertisers under these heads are published below. A. S. PATERSON'S ENTERPRISE. BULK DELIVERY OF MOTOR SPIRIT A FLEET OF LORRY TANKS. It is difficult to realise that a little more than a generation ago petroleum oil was only a bad-smelling substance, sold in bottles in tho chemists' shops as a cure-all for nearly every ill that flesh is heir to—from rheumatism to cancer. Today, as a source of tremendous power and a universal means of propulsion, itall but makes the world go round. On February 1, Messrs. A. S. Paterson and Company'inaugurated a service which is bound to havo very far-reaching effects in the developmont of Now Zealand —tho bulk delivery of their Big Tree Motor Spirit. Messrs. Paterson have always enjoyed a good share of the petrol business, and their policy has ever been to keep well abreast of the times, and to bring into use the most up-to-date facilities available. Service, said a representative of the, firm, they have ever recognised as tho keynote of success, and ample rolling stock has therefore always been controlled by tho firm for delivery of their products. Recently it became apparent to tlie management that business in New Zealand had reached a stage when some more economical method of delivery than by tin and case was warranted. Plans were accordingly made, and the necessary arrangements carried out, to ensure bulk delivery throughout New Zealand. A large fleet of petrol tank waggons were constructed for tho firm, two of the waggons being put on tho streets of Auckland. Tho purpose of theso mechanical forerunners of the eventual city fleet is to take in the petrol iu bulk from tho oil depot and deliver it to the underground reservoirs connected with the kerbsido tanks. From these inconspicuous beginnings the bulk delivery of Big Tree Motor Spirit by Messrs. A. S. Paterson is likely, at no very distant date, to become one of the main "features of motor traffic in the Dominion. GRANT'S WELDING WORKS. NEW ELECTRIC ARC WELDER. SKILLED STAFFOF MECHANICS. Grant's Welding Works, of 5, Rutland Street, with whom is incorporated the Westbury Welding Works, have recently installed in their workshops the latest type electric arc welder. With this high-class modern welder, and in conjunction with their ox:y-acetor.o welding and cutting plant, the'firm now undertake tho welding of all metals, including that of crank-shafts, cast-iron motor cylinders, aluminium crank cases, etc. Grant's Welding Works also undertake the repair of Bowser tanks, water-ballast lawn rollers and of every class of tank where skill and first-class workmanship are indispensable. The capable and efficient staff of the welding works are at all times at tho disposal of clients, and the proprietors are ready to guarantee that the work turned out in their shops will be second to none. Only skilled mechanics are employed by Grant's Welding Works, which ensures good and conscientious work for every job undertaken by the firm. Estimates and advico may bo obtained free of any charge or obligation, either by writing to the firm, or by 'phoning 40-724, and jobs sent for attention to the works by rail will be accepted and completed.

WHY PAY RENT? HAVE YOUR OWN HOME. BUILT ON EASY TERMS. Any person desirous of acquiring a good, comfortable homo upon exceptionally easy terms, should not fail to consult Mr." IT. J. Lyons, builder, of Johnstone Street, Point Chevalier. The methods he has adopted should go a long way toward "solving the housing problem, and he is in a position to help the man with even the most modest finance. On the payment of a very small deposit lie is prepared to erect a house to anyone's design, and accept payment of the balance upon exceptionally easy terms. For instance, a section and four-roomed house, fitted with all modern conveniences, electric light or gas and city drainage, is estimated to cost £IOOO, and tho owner can pay off principal and interest by way of rent, as mutually arranged. A big saving can 1 also bo effected by the use of built-in furniture, such as cupboards, buffets, tip-out bins, wardrobes, window seats, at very littlo additional cost, as Mr. Lyons' workshop is constantly employed on this class of work. In the case of persons who do not own sections, Mr. Lyons is prepared to purchase land in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Mount Albert, Rcmuera, or any part 01 the city or suburbs preferred. He is also willing to arrange Government loans, and a chat with him will convince prospective home builders that his way is the easiest and best way yet put "Before tho public. As Mr. Lyons built no fewer than 36 houses last year, there is no necessity to preparo plans, as ho can take clients in his motor-car to see completed houses of all classes. Finance need bo no stumbling block, as he can arrange sections from £5 deposit in association with Government loans, or assist in acquiring sections on time payment. Ho has large stocks of well-seasoned timber on hand, and clients need have n6 fear of tho quality of his workmanship. To any person in search of a permanent home, Mr. Lyons' proposals cannot fail to make strong appeal, and a ring on phone 26-743 (Walmer Road) or 26-200 (Johnstone Street) will secure an appointment, when his advice and assistance will be freely given and his car will bo at your service.