RATES OF COMMISSION.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 2779, 30 July 1907, Page 4

RATES OF COMMISSION.

Electric Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, July 27. “Does not the Chamber of Commerce fix rates of commission in Auckland?” asked Air C. C. Kettle, S.AI., to-day, during the hearing of the sale of a hotel. “I’m afraid not,” replied Air J. R. Reed, solicitor for plaintiff. “It ought to/’ said the magistrate; “that course is followed in other centres.” ‘‘l wish it were here.” said the plaintiff, “it would be a great convenience.” Later on another witness, Air William Alowbray. was asked why the Chamber of Commerce, did not fix commission rates. “I don’t think they touch hotel work at all.” he replied. “Would it not be well to get the rates clearly defined.” asked the magistrate. “I have often thought of that.” was the reply. “Still, there are always men without office' who go loafing and cadging around people’s customers, and will offer to do the work for £10.” “M by not incorporate yourselves as an association anti si-cure licenses?” “I would like to see that, even if the licenses cost £4O a v«ar." I “1 have been led to understand -4 that some legislation will be brought down this year.” concluded bis Worship. .