Mr J. Tucker, proprietor of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Masterton, has instructed Messrs Comdinc and Whittakcr toproceed with an elaborate and up-to-date drain age scheme in connection with his hotel promises, including the most modern and approved sanitary arrangements science has designed. The building throughout will bo connected with tho Borough' drainage system. Bath-rooms, with, plunge and shower baths, have erected at each wing of the builw ing in order to conduce to the convenience of persons staying at the hotel. Lavato ries are being provided, and every detail is receiving requisite attention, irrespective of cost, which irill bo very considerable. In the back of the premises the existing lavatories arc being greatly improved, tho alterations in this direction being on an extensive scale, and separate dulion is bein" provided for boarders, tho employe's, ami the public. The two chief desiderata—vh-i [privacy and absoluto • freedom from any objectionable stir roundings, are the principal features in what is now being undei taken. All modern improvements in sanitary inven tions have been carried into effect. A " gi-caso trap "is to bo used to deal with . the refuse from the kitchen, which col lects at the top, and is easily removed. There arc no less than thirteen connec tions with the building from tho main private drain, and at each junction and termination of pipes patents arc being utilised. Where the private drain is connected with the Borough sewer in Club-strcct a "Buchan" trap is to be installed, which will prevent any town sewage from going into drain on Mr Tucker's premises, iiwV preventing any offensive smell. AIKf gethcr the schemo will be ono of the most complete and serviceable that could be devised, and it will, no doubt, materi ally enhance the prestige of the Prince of Wales Hotel as being thoroughly up to-date in every featuro essential to the comfort, health and convenience of tboso availing themselves of its accommoda tion,

THE WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 20, 1901.
