Mr. G. Pain, the Proprietor, is a native of Bristol England, and came to New Zealand in 1879. For years he carried on an engineering business in Rangiora, and he afterwards kept in succession the Club Hotel, Rangiora, and the Railway Hotel, Amberley. After two years' proprietorship of the Star and Garter Hotel at Waikari, he leased his present commodious and comfortable house in 1900, and his able management has greatly increased its popularity.