CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18498, 20 February 1930, Page 10

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MEETING OF COUNCIL. The Council of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce met last night. Present —Messrs F. S. Shrimpton (chairman), W. G. Irwin, W. I. Tait, J. N. Greenland, J. Anstey, J. Meehan. F. A. Oxford. P. B. Foote, A. M. Nicholson and G. D. Virtue. M.C.C. Vifvt. The secretary of the South Canterbury Cricket Association (Mr M. J. Angland), wrote thanking the Chamber for their generous support of the recent M.C.C. match. The match was a financial success. The books given by the Chamber had been presented to the English team and were greatly appreciated. Souvenir Booklet. The South Canterbury Bowling Centre made application for a grant in connection with a souvenir booklet which had been presented to the Canadian bowlers during their brief stay in Timaru. The chairman said that the booklet had been compiled without the Chamber having been consulted. He did not know whether the Chamber should assist sports bodies in this manner. Mr Anstey expressed the opinion that if the bowlers desired to make such publications, they should be prepared to pay for them. The letter was received. British Farmers. The secretary of the South Canterbury executive of the Farmers’ Union (Mr A. Thoreau), forwarded a copy of the itinerary for the British farmers’ party. The delegates from the bodies associated in the welcome to the party to Timaru, recommended that in the event'Of the cost amounting to £3O, the following donations would be forthcoming: South Canterbury Automobile Association £B, South Canterbury Farmers’ Union £B, A. and P. Association £B, Chamber of Commerce £6. In the event of the cost being less than estimated, a pro rata reduction in donations would be made. The action of the Chamber’s representatives in agreeing to donate £6 was approved. , Mails to Invercargill. The secretary reported that he had forwarded a communication received from the Chief Postmaster, Timaru. to i the Invercargill Chamber, fully Getting out the position in regard to mails from Timaru to Invercargill during the period the winter time-table is in operation. Mr Leggott explained that letters posted up to 7 p.m. on Saturday were sent south by the night train on Sunday, and were delivered in Invercargill on Monday afternoon. The domestic mail, of course, would be a little later. Members considered that the present arrangement was satisfactory.

Charity Stamps. The Chief Postmaster, Timaru (Mr C. R. Ingram), wrote explaining the objects of charity stamps, which were being sold throughout the Dominion to raise funds for the establishment of health camps for the prevention of tuberculosis in children, and asking the Chamber’s support. The secretary said he did not know whether it was the wish of the Chamber that he should use the stamps for Chamber business. Mr Meehan: “I haven’t seen very many in use.” Mr Foote moved “that the Chamber favourably recommends the use of charity stamps to its members.” The motion was carried.

South Express. A letter was received from the Canterbury Chamber in connection with the Ashburton Chamber’s suggestion for the re-timing of the south express, which was previously opposed by the South Canterbury Chamber. The matter had beep discussed by the Transport Committee, which reported that the proposal to alter the schedule for the south express during the winter months, this to leave Christchurch at 8.35 a.m., instead of at 12.25 p.m.—the express from Dunedin to run on the same schedule as the south-bound express—had been fully investigated, and the committee was of the opinion that the advantages of the proposed alterations were outweighed by the disadvantages. The report had been adopted and the Canterbury Chamber added that it was advisable to adhere to the present time-table. The letter was received.

Commercial Examinations. The Wellington Chamber wrote stating that it had successfully organised commercial examinations in shorthand, typewriting, handwriting, and bookkeeping on the lines of those held by the London Chamber of Commerce. It appeared likely that further examinations would be held in June and November of this year, and the views of the South Canterbury Chamber were sought on the matter. The letter went on to say that a similar activity might be considered by the South Canterbury Chamber, and if such were the case the Wellington Chamber would be pleased to supply additional information. Mr Foote: “Haven’t we got enough examinations now?” The letter was received. Town Planning Institute. The Town Planning Institute of New Zealand forwarded particulars of the formation of the Institute and advised of the provisions for corporate membership.