MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3992, 16 September 1930, Page 26

MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION.

MONTHLY MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The first monthly meeting of the new committee of the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Assoaciation was held on Tuesday evening. The president (Mr W. Kindley) occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. COMPLIMENTARY. The president congratulated Mr Jeffery on his election to the office of vice-presi-dent, and also extended a hearty welcome to the new members of the committee. VICE-PRESIDENCY. The nomination of another vice-presi-dent was left in tire hands of the president, vice-president, and secretary. VOTE OF THANKS. A hearty vote of thanks for their services was passed to the following members who had retired from the committee: —Messrs C. Baker, R. Cuddie, J. S. Faulkner, W. R. Hayward. B. H. Nees, T. H. Tompkins, and D. Phillips. NEW ZEALAND TRADES ALPHABET. A letter was received from the New Zealand Manufacturers’ Federation recommending the association to approve of the issue of a New Zealand Trades Alphabet, which it was proposed to distribute through the schools. It was stated that the publication had been issued in Australia for nine years, and that the Wellington and Auckland Associations had approved of the proposal. Consideration was deferred pending the receipt of a copy of the publication. NEW ZEALAND GOODS. Mrs Alexander, secretary of the Roxburgh Women’s Institute, wrote asking for information regarding the facilities for displaying and advertising New Zealand goods.

The president said the letter proved what progress was being made in regard to the use of goods made in New Zealand. . It was a sample of a definite thirst for information regarding the goods which they had to sell. Mr Hogg said the letter was an indication of the desire for New Zealand goods, showing that they had the ball at their feet. He thought they should take advantage of the suggestion and extend the movement right through Otago and Southland. He suggested the appointment of a committee to devise ways and means of dealing with the matter. Mr Somerville suggested that films showing the working of various factories should be exhibited in the country districts. He was also in favour of the appointment of a lecturer. Mr J. Sutherland Ross said he did not see why they should not have a lecturer for a short period. The president said he hoped the matter would come before the Publicity Committee. He understood that Mr Cameron, secretary of the Farmers’ Union, was anxious to co-operate with the association. The matter was left in the hands of the Publicity Committee, consisting of the president, vice-president, Messrs Ross, Hogg, and MTndoe. CANCER RESEARCH FUND. A communication from the Auckland Manufacturers’ Association with reference to co-operation in an exhibition of New Zealand-made goods for the purpose of assisting the cancer research fund was left in the hands of individual members. INVERCARGILL INDUSTRIES WEEK. A report on Industries Week in Invercargill was presented by Mr Sheed (the local representative of the Department of Industries and Commerce), who stated that the proceedings had been a great success. Displays were made in approximately 275 windows by 150 exhibitors. The president said Invercargill • seemed to have done nobly in bringing before the public the merits of New Zealand-made goods. He was pleased that Dunedin manufacturers had rendered valuable support. Mr Hogg, who delivered an address during Industries Week, said that Invercargill had made a very fine display. The window displays and the lighting of the town were excellent. There was no doubt that the hand of Mr Sheed w’as very much in evidence. The whole thing was admirably worked, and there was no doubt that the Dunedin Asssociation would receive a certain measure of benefit from the display. The president read a letter from the Southland Chamber of Commerce, stating that the estimated deficit on Industries Week was about £2O, and asking for a donation towards the expenditure. It was agreed to make a donation of £lO 10s and to congratulate the Invercargill people on their effort.