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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Masonic Hotel

Masonic Hotel (James Williams, proprietor). Feilding Road, Ashurst. Telegraphic address, “Masonic, Ashurst.” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. The Masonic Hotel was erected in 1893, since which time it has been conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Williams in a manner most satisfactory to all concerned. The building is fairly large and has a fine appearance, the builders being Messrs. Rimmer and Craven, of Ashurst. There are eight fine bedrooms, besides drawing-rooms, sitting-rooms, parlors, and a dining-room, the whole being very comfortable and tastefully furnished. The dining-room is a specially pleasant and comfortable apartment. Everything about the hotel is scrupulously clean and tidy, and the best attention is paid to visitors. The table is exceptionally good. The proprietor, Mr. James Williams, is an American, being born at Cincinnati, Ohio. In very early life he took to seafaring, and in that way has seen most of the civilized world. In 1872 he arrived in New Zealand per “Shehalyon,” and twenty years ago kept a boardinghouse in Old Customhouse Street, Wellington. Many years prior to opening page 1207 the “Masonic,” Mr. and Mrs. Williams were well and favourably known in Wellington in connection with their restaurant in Willis Street. Mr. Williams is a member of the Loyal Britannia Lodge, A.O.F. and of the Masonic Lodge, “Otangaki,” Ashurst.

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