CHAMBFR OF COMMERCE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17237, 17 April 1930, Page 10

CHAMBFR OF COMMERCE

GIS3ORNE COUNCIL MEETS The monthly meeting of the council oi the Gishorne Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. L. Miles presiciiug. There was a good attendance of members. The following letter was received from the Associated Chambers of Commerce: "Your chamber is aware of the extended activities of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, and no doubt realise that such work necessitates the expenditure of certain moneys apart from the general requirements of the associated chain- j hers. We feel that very favorable results will accrue from the extension ol our work, and that our efforts \vil| be well rewarded. The four centres, Wellington, Christchuvch, Auckland, and Dunedin, have agreed to underwrite £BOO for this year's work, and we anticipate that something near £IOOO will be required. In order to relieve the chambers of this extra burden, we would invite your assistance."' The chairman said he felt that the chamber was not in a position to assist iinan'eially, but the Associated Chambers of Commerce had taken over the work of the 1928 Committee, which had ceased to function. At the same time he thought the chamber might assist by increasing its membership. After further discussion it was agreed to reply to the effect that the chamber was not in a portion to give financial assistance ut present- , The GOV* Chamber of Commerce wrote' Scoiu ting out that the present railway ares were half-price for children up to 13 years of age, and considered that the concession should be extended by raising the age to 14- years, inclusive, as the child of 14 years was in no better position to yuy than the. child of five years, while the costs of clothes, maiutenaiffce, and education were considerhUlj increased. The letter further stated that the fares dining school age had to be found by the parents, and the demand bv the department for a full fare seemed, under the circumstances, excessive.—On the motion of Mr. T. GLawless, it was decided to express the chamber's sympathy in the matter, and yecoiTim.eud that the suggestion bo placed before the department.