CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11296, 23 August 1922, Page 7

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FIRST COMBINED MEETING. DAYLIGHT SAVING AGAIN. A meeting of the Wdhngton Gbbibar of Commerce took place yesterday afternoon, Mr W. F. Cuthbertsoin presiding over a good attendanoe. THE SEGHETAKSSEBIP. The chairman said that since the amalgamation, after consultation with tbe ooundl of the chamber, he had issued advertisements for a secretary to the chamber. From 100 to 120 applications had been received, and he suggested that they be referred to a sub-committee to go through and report. This course was adopted, the president, vice-president, Messrs C. M. Barrett, H. S. Hart, and J. Salt being elected for the purpose. BEHIND THE TIMES. The following resolution was received oa passed at the last ffieeting of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce: — “That the Chambers of Commerce throughout the Dominion be circularised and asked if they are in favour of the principle of daylight saving, and if so, if they will support a Daylight Saving Bill this session, to come into effect during tbe present summer.’’ The chairman said the matter came Up every session in Parliament, sod the last time they discussed it with an osaocdaited body the principle was affirmed of putting back the meek for half an boor. He did not think they could do anything further. Mr C. M. Lake said he thought a measure of daylight saving would be an advantage, far it was in practice in Great Britain, Europe and America. He thought any reply should be held over until there was a communication from Mr Sidey. A member: It might he worth while ascertaining the views of the bowling associations. It was decided to receive the letter. Mr Luke: I am sorry we are so behind the times. FINANCE. The ■ bank certificate amounted to £695 15s 9d, and 8000)0013 were passed for payment amounting to £l4 7s Id. PROTECTING THE MAORIS. In connection with the question of the attachment of native rente for debts, which was considered at Hie last meeting, and upon which correspondence was received from Wanganui Chamber, the chairman said they came to the condusdon that the Maoris should be protected' as in past years. Wanganui nad replied agreeing Hint the Maoris should be protected “against to-morrow.” Traders should protect themselves in supplying goods to natives on credit.