CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 3230, 10 June 1924, Page 5

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

- THE CAMBRIDGE BODY.

MEETING LAST NIGHT. A meeting of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce was held at the offices of the secretary (Mr G. H. Bellamy) last night, when there were present: Messrs C. H. Priestley (president), G. H. Bellamy, W. H. Reed, A. Sayers, W. J. Ward, Prank Penn, Geo. Calvert, F. Byeroft, C. Ruge, A..Hodgson, and H. Possenniskie. "•' FinanceIt was reported that a war loan certificate taken out by tho Chamber had matured. The president and secretary were authorised to take steps to collect the amount, as funds were required. Annual Meeting. The president explained that it had been arranged to hold the annual meeting of the Chamber in April. However, the rules of the Chamber provided that the annual meeting must be held in the month of October. Hence he had thought it best to wait until next October before holding the annual meeting., —Action approved. Adverting Cambridge. After discussion re the disposition of the handsome framed photographs of Cambridge views purchased with the object of advertising Cambridge, it was resolved that this matter be left to the Advertising Committee of the Chamber. It was also resolved to display some of the photographs in local shop windows. A letter was received from Messrs Wilson and Horton, asking the Chamber to take an advertising space in the next Christmas number of the Auckland Weekly.—Resolved that no action bo taken, as tho Chamber had taken other steps to advertise Cambridge. Evening Train to Auckland.

The Te Aroha Chamber of Commerce wrote stating that that body was urging the Railways Department to establish an evening train service from South Auckland to Auckland. It suggested that.the present slow trains from Thames, Rotorua, To Kuiti and Cambridge be speeded up in order that a train leave Frankton at about 7.30 p.m. and run a, quick service to Auckland each night. The writers asked Cambridge's co-operation in this proposal. Members considered the proposal a good one, and decided to support same. It. was pointed out that if the 6 p.m. train from Cambridge to Frankton could bo reliod upon to reach its destination at 7.15 p.m., it would be a very useful train, more particularly if passengers could go straight on to Aiiekland. v Membership. The secretary pointed out that the Chamber had a membership of 31, but some of these had not yet paid their subscription fees. He urged that steps be takon to increase the membership and collect the fees. It was thought that there should be no difficulty whatever in considerably increasing the membership, as every business man should join up with such a useful organisation. The president, and secretary offered to make a canvass of theJWisiness people for new membors, and to collect foes due. This offer was accepted with thanks. Sunday Mails. Mr W. J. Ward urged the Chamber to endeavour to have a mail cleared at the local post office on Sundays. The mail carrier took the mails through .to Frankton, but no mails were cleared on Sundays. The president statod he had interviewed the postmaster on this matter, and had been favourably received. He had suggested that a late fee post box be erected in which letters might be posted on Sunday. The mail carrier eould have the key of this and collect, the mails. It was decided to make a formal roquest that this suggestion be carried out. Cottage Hospital Project. Mr G. H. Bellamy introduced the subject of a cottage hospital for Cambridge, saying there was urgent need for such an institution. After discussion the matter was referred to a sub-committee, comprising Messrs Priestley, Bellamy a«d Calvert. Railway Matters. The president reported that, as a result of representations made by the Chamber, the Railway Department had moved the, railway crossing opposite the Anglican Church. The alteration was a great improvement, and rendered this crossing much safer. The president suggestod that the Chamber thank the Department for its attention matter, and remind them the promised extension of the goods shed had not yet been carried out.—Agreed to. v Private Hotel Wanted. The urgent need of a well-equipped modern private hotel in Cambridge, and its advantages to the town were briefly to\ichod upon. Members were unanimous that thore was an excellent opening for such a hotel in the town, but thought the matter was one for private enterprise. All the Chamber oould do was to let the public know there was scope for such an establishment.