CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2843, 7 February 1925, Page 2

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held on Thursday night, presided over by Mr D. Christie (president). There were also present : Messrs A. N. Smith, Chrystall, Perreau, Pearson, and the secretary (Mr McMurray). Several apologies for absence were received. It was resolved to approach the Postal Department to have a slot telephone placed in front of the post otlice. A letter was read from the Levin Chamber in reference to the proposed tour of Wellington business men, and suggesting that Foxton arrange for two cars io assist in ei.iiveying the party from Levin to Marlon along the proposed railway deviation and to entertain them at lunch. The Chairman said that it was probable the trip would not lake place, but it was resolved to provide cars as suggested, and the Mayor said that the Borough Council would prboably provide the luncheon.

Members adversely commented upon the Council’s neglect to put [ln mad i-nlranees to the borough in order, and yet were able to tarscal Johnston Stredt and Park Street. The Mayor explained that this work would be subsidised by the Highways Board, as it was the continuation of the main highway through the borough. ft was decided to communicate with Mr Pedersen re the proposed butter factory for Foxton. It was decided to endorse the protest against the suggested deletion of the Foxton-Shannon road from the main highways. Other minor matters were dealt with.