WEEK-END TRAIN TICKETS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2500, 29 June 1915, Page 2

WEEK-END TRAIN TICKETS

an extension wanted. An extension of the week-end Suburban train excursion fares has been suggested, as stated in The Dominion", by many shopkeepers, as a neorasity now that the shops ar;; compelled to c ose on Saturday. Wifl. Friday the late mailt, it is hold that the concession should be extended to include that day. The matter has been taken up bj the Central Chamber cf Commerce, and yesterday the secretary forwarded the following letter to tlio General Alanager of Railways; — . • "My council desires to draw your attention to a need in connection With week-end tickets brought about, by ( tlie change of the statutory half-holiday fiom Wednesday to Saturday Residents in suburban areas adjacent to the Wairarapa and Mawiwatu lino of railway have in the past been wont to lis/' the iveelt-end ticket, Saturday to Mondnv, for the purpose of shopping on Saturday and having a change or brief holiday on bunchy.. Shopkeepers in Wellnglon derived considerable benefit iinclor this arrangement, and the public was provided *v'ith a great'convenience. The council desires an extension of the week-end ticket from I'ridny to llonilav that'the old advantages to shopkeepers and the public may continue, and would he glad to learn from you whether there are administrative or other objections against the change desired. Your reply at an ear y date would be welcomed in order that the matter mav be submitted to a conference of Chambers ot Commerce to be held in Wellington during August next, and also to the various Shopkeepers' Associations throughout the Dominion for united action to be taken tn S'V C blVoct t" t 1 "! w>.»h«» of tiiy council."