PROPOSED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11056, 6 May 1899, Page 5

PROPOSED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDINGS.

AMALGAMATION WITH CHAMBER OF MINES SUGGESTED. Tim mutter of securing a site from tl'j Harbour Board, for the purpose of erecting a building, to be used as a Cliambe. of Commerce, was discussed at yesterdays meeting of the latter body. Mr. M. A. Clark, who, w-.uh Messrs. J. Reid and Graves Aickin, interviewed the Harbour Board upon the subject, stated that nothing definite had been decided at tho meeting, as the members representing tho Chamber had no definite instructions upon the subject. Further consideration of tho matter was postponed for a fortnigl to enable the Chamber to place something definite beforo the Board. Mr. Aickin was understood to Bay that the Harbour Board were willing to grant a site next to the New Zealand Shipping Company's premises, with a frontage of 33ft. Mr. Nathan said that when some nine or ten years ago tho Board agreed to grant a site free of charge to the Cliambor, tho reclaimed land was not so valuable at at present. He suggested that the Chamber of Commerce should join with the Chamber of Mines, with the object of erecting a building that would serve both purposes. Mr. Clark expressed the opinion that the Chamber should ascertain from tho Board what sites wero available.

.Mr. W. W. Philson thought that before a site was selected the Chamber of Mines should bo interviewed, and their views upon the question of amalgamation ascertained. An important point to be ascertained from the Board was whether the premises erected by the Chamber could be sub-let, so as to oneure an annual income to the Chamber. Mr. Aitkin said the money likely to bo obtained from the Exhibition authorities could form a nucleus of a building fund. Mr. Nathan said he took it that the Exhibition guarantors could do what they liked with the surplus, but other members expressed the > opinion that when the Exhibition movement was inaugurated it was stated that the surplus, if any, would bo devoted for the purpose of erecting a Chamber of Commerce for Auckland.

Eventually it was decided that Messrs. A. H. Nathan (convener), B. Kent, J. Reid, and Graves Aickin, and M. A. Clark should act as a committee for the purpose of securing a suitable site from the Harbour Board, the question of finance and joining forces with the Chamber of Mines to De considered after a site bad been secured,

• The usual ecclesiastical notices appear in I another column. St. John's Wesloyan I Oliurcli, Ponsonby, celebrates its 22nd onnii vcrsary by three services to-morrow, at which j selected musical items will bo rendered, and i by a soireo and concert on Wednesday noxt. 1 The ltev. W. Ready will tako a principal ! part in the services. The anniversary of Mho Dcvonport Presbyterian Church Sundayschool wilt he celebrated by special services to-morrow. Mr. Hancock, of H.M.s. Mildura, and Mr. Billons, of Ohristchuroh, are advertised to spook at the Central Mission Hall to-morrow evening. Tho Rev. D. O'Donnell, of Melbourne, is also announced to conduct a 10 days' mission in the same ball, commencing on the 14th inst. Mr. O. E. Button resumes his afternoon addresses at tho Y.M.C.A. Rooms to-morrow. At the City Hall Sunday evening service tho Rev. R. Ferguson, from Devonport, will give the address. Tho Rev. Colin C. Harrison, the new superintendent of tho Helping Hand Mission, has arrived, and will conduct tho services to-morrow. Mrs. Harris, inspirational speaker, will conduct a service in the Tailoresses' Hall, Cook-street, to-morrow ovening. Miss Lilian Edger will give an address da "Jesus of Nazareth, and the Christ," in tllo Choral Hall, to-morrow evening. The registrar of the New Zealand Accountants and Auditors' Association announces in our advertising columns that copies of the rules may bo had at registered office, No. 1 Durham-street East, and that arrangements are in progress for the settling up of examinations for follows, associates, and students. The syllabus for the examinations will be ready very shortly. The montlilv meeting of the Auckland United Friendly Societies' Conference takes place oil I'hursday evening next. Quality must always determine price. Wo are showing a choice selection and immense stook of black dress fabrics at lowest rates. Latest novelties in cape cloths, 2s 6d to 8s lid.—Smith and Caughey. A cheap exccrusion by tho p.s. Terratiora to the Thames is announced for the 23rd inst., connecting with tho train for Paeroa, enabling visitors to attend the military sports at the latter place. Mrs. Whito announces that she has opened Maritana House, Ponsonby, with a ohoice stock of millinery. The Auckland Banjo, Guitar, and Mandolin Club give a benefit concort to Mr, Arthur Towsey at the Opera House on the 16th inst.

We have received per s.s. Tokomaru a very large and ohoiee assortment of embroidery in %d lengths. Exceptional value.— and Caughey. The s.s. Admiral will leave for the fishing grounds at nine o'clock to-morrow morning. The p.s. Tongariro will leave on a fishing excursion at half-past one o'clook this afternoon. Open-air prohibition meetings will be held on the Queen-street Wharf at three o'olook this afternoon, and at the firebell, Queenstreet, at seven o'clock in the evening. Sale of unredeemed pledges from the Mont de Piete Loan Office by Arthur and Gorrie on Monday next. On Monday next the 19th annual business meeting of the Auckland. Band of Hope Union is to bo held in Wesley Hall, when important business will bo transacted. The next of the Otahuhu " At Homes" will be held on Friday next. On Tuesday next Messrs. McNieol and Co. will hold their annual sale of turnip cattle at Ohaupo, when about 800 head of very choice cattle will be offered. They will also offer on Wednesday, at the Earns yards, between 6000 and 7000 fresh sheep. For newest designs in gent.'s suitings and trouserings, see window display at Smith and Oaughey'6. Trousers to measure from 13s 6d; fit, style,' and finish guaranteed. Evening dress suite a specialty. ■■ Woods" Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds never fails; Is 6d and 2a 6d. We are now showing a large stock of evening fans in leather, gauze, and satin from 3s 6d to 12s 6d; also, all shades and widths in ; chiffon, -Smith and Caughey. - . • Act on the suggestion, if. Eendoll's are recommended ■ for either . baby linen, . underclothing, or corsets. / ; v I -'v ;