RATES OF COMMISSION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 177, 26 July 1907, Page 5

RATES OF COMMISSION.

WHY NOT REGULAR CHARGES?

"Does not the Chamber of Commerce fix the rates of commission in Auckland ?" asked Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M., during the hearing of a claim for commission today.

"I'm afraid not," replied Mr J. R. Reed, solicitor for plaintiff.

"It ought to," said the Magistrate,, "that course is followed in other centres." , , "I wish it were here," said the plaintiff, "it would be a great convenience."

A little later another witness, Jlr Wm. Mowbray, was asked why the Chamber of Commerce did not fix commissionrates. "I don't think they touch hotel work at all."

"Would it not be well to get the rates clearly defined?"

"I have often thought of that. Still, there are always men without offices' who go loafing and cadging- round other offices trying to pick up'other people's customers, and will offer to do the work for £10."

"Why not incorporate yourselves as an association and secure licenses 2"

"I would like to see that even -if the licenses cost f4O a year. I have been led to understand that some legislation will be brought down this year."

Mr Kettle: "Oh, yes, one of the things that is kept steadily in view, like a kite in the far distance. Why don't you get it done. It would save this Court a lot of trouble and facilitate business."