A Blenheim Representative Industry.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 3, 20 January 1909, Page 19

A Blenheim Representative Industry.

Covering a frontage to Maxwell-road of 200 ft and two acres of land for the timber yards, the very handsome establishment of that up-to-date firm. Messrs. Blythell and Co., cannot fail to arrest the attention of all passing that way. The firm, which runs the Blenheim Sash and Door Factory — a factory well found in Hornsby-Stockport 37 h.p. gas engine, which, on a 50ft shaft, effectually drives, under the careful eye of Mr. Hodson (foreman) all the different machinery used for planing, morticing, tennanting. shaping, round amt saw-band, ripping, emery wheels, grindstone for toolsharpening; also getting rid by an overhead tube contrivance of all chips, shavings and dust; also turns out to the infinite satisfaction o’ clients contracts for well-sinking, artistic signwriting, ami manufactures water-tanks, fixes windmills, frames pictures, and provides everything required in house-building. They also manufacture ridging, downpipes, etc., and hold their own patent for a spouting bracket, which is finding

much favour, not only amongst Blenheim people, but amongst outside communities, Agents for the Crown Cement Company, they retailed 1,000 barrels during the last quarter. Recognising that jarrah timber was the coming commodity, Messrs. Blythell and Co. immediately secured the agency of Millar’s West Australian Hardware Co., and they are doing satisfactory trade in that. In all of these works this eminent firm employs over GO hands, and it is to this

first-class emporium that townsfolk, farmers, and others desirous of procuring the best invariably go, and they get well served, too. 1 had a look through the firm’s fine, new premises, and was struck by the excellence of its stock, both in wholesale and retail branches. Its extensive timber yards occupy areas on both sides of the road. Views of the employees and establishment are given in this number of the "New Zealand Graphic.”