CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1921, Page 4

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4th. The General Committee met at 7.40 pm Present: Messrs \V. J. Butler (Vice President] presiding, M. W ilson, |{ Wild. 4. Ritchie. C. J. Night,n-ale and 1). J. Kvans. An afoolfty was ,0ei'ivod for the absence of Mi •). Mclntosh. . The minutes of the previous meeting were continued and the outward correspondence approved. 1 NAY AHD CODECS! ON DENCE. Eron, N. Z- Hailways fonvaPhnparticulars of time table -harge.. ! - eeived. Tlw Secretary reported t . - card to recent interview at Melting [ton with the General Manager, when /a satisfactory statement was m.ulo to the effect that the present tram arynngeiiients would runtinue for the, pro Erom Sir F. D. H- 1 ' statin>i rcprc ‘ had been made to the Com momvenlth Government m refer-neo to U,, Australian duties on white pine from New Zealand, but » fnr a rep N lad not been received.--Heeetved. Ibc Chairman stated the Govern.nont bad the matter in hand in regard to a iecipineal proposal. Emm Canterbury Progress Eeague aeknowledgin- with thanks plO g.aphs sent for uso of Leag„e.-He-ceivetl. . ... From Chief Postmaster replying the Department had decided the expense did not warrant a more frequent mad service south in the winter period. Received. The Secretary stated that ' was likely the new mad contract worn meet the position without extra cost to the Department. From Auckland Chandler of Com,narco stating that the Chamber wm taking up three important mattes. ,1:11,1,dv: (1) Waterside employment. (■>) protit-sliaring and (») income tax which were being referred to spema committee* for full investigation, and suggesting similar action by kind,-. Chambers. —Received with thanks. It whs resolved to support the action and to ask that, any decisions reached might |„. submitted for the information and co-operation of the Westland Cl,anther. From Wellington Chamber of Commerce deprecating any interference with Government retrenehmnt and - on„inies where the cost of public adimnistration could be reduced satislactorilv. Received and approved. From Chief Postmaster intimating that the Otira motor mail loiitraetoi desired an increased contribution from tbe Chamber of £H per annum for the next mail U-rm. Received, and agreed to for one year from Ist .faniiary, providing the letter mail on Saturdays was brought from Otira to Hokitika. From Associated Chambers of Clllll- - notilving dale of annual conference. '23rd and 21th November, and t,skim.: for remits. —Received, and Mr Roller appointed dele-ate. Mr Wild proposed the following remi, .—-"That this Chamber reahstng (lie imperative call for economy in every Department of State, suggests that Cabinet, investigate to wliat extent economics can be elfeeted by the duties now performed by Education Hoards being absorbed by the Ivlneation Department and enlarged powers oi V t*n to &<-hool Commit toes. ’*• Agrood to.

Any further remits may be sent to the Secretary prior to tile 21st, inst. From M. Fitzgerald notifying tbe completion of the lining of the Otira tunnel on the 171.1 i nit. Received with thanks. The Secretary outlined he extensive works now being done atUntil ends of the tunnel, as also at Stillwater and Springfield, to cope with the great volume of traffic. U

was intended also to carry out. a large expenditure in Hokitika next year to provide enlarged station accommodation for through train service, and also extra provision for timber loading facilities along Gibson Gua.v, the latt,.| Uein- subject to arrangement with tbe sawmillers concerned. From Canterbury Ptlogress League forwarding particulars of progress nt Otira tunnel as at the end ol August. Received.

From linn E. Lee. Minister of Commerce, acknowledging with thanks mpy of printed paper issued by the League, dealing with South Westland.

Received. From 11. E. Holland M.R. to same effect. Received. It was resolved to accord Mr Evans a vote of thanks for the contributed paper. GENERAL. Reference was made to the retirement of Mr A. 11. Stuart, Chief Rostmaster, from tbe Postal Department, and it was resolved to record a vote ol appreeiation for bis ready services at all times to meet any represent;!!ions made in the interests of the public and the Department, and to extend cordial good wishes to Mr and Mrs Stuart, for their future well being. The Mon Treasurer (Mr Ritchie) i*porli'd £2l Rls (id were in hand. \ceounts to the amount of CM (is were passed for payment. Tin- Secretary was authorised to make enquiry as in the cost of a small projecting plant to exhibit slides p tabling to travel and industries for I'lliii-atiuiial purposes, and to ascertain what arrangements could be made in regard to semiring the necessary slides. It was resolved owing to the prnI jii-ted absem-e of the Secretary, not to hold a meeting of the Cham her in .November, lmt to li.x the next meeting of tbe ('handier for December, when tbe annual meeting for the election of officers will also be held. IL was also resolved to notify members in regard to outstanding subscriptions which requiro to he paid to complete the financial year. Members approved the •action of the Vico President in extending the congratulations of the Chamber to tin President (Mr G. A. Perry), on the occasion of bis recent marriage. ( Various printed reports of Chandlers of Commerve etc wore laid on the table, including a. copy of the report of Messrs Marrinor and Jones ill respect. U> tbe Progress League to Westland. Tbe Chandler rose at 8.45 p.m.