CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12856, 8 October 1912, Page 8

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the above ■was held last evening. Present:— ■Messrs. D. McFarlane (President), L. Jones. T. B. Williams, P. M. Spurdle, A. Harris, J. Murray, G. Caiman, R. W. Green, J. B. Murray, N. Manson, S. Read, J. Stevenson, E. A. Campbell, F. H. Allen, H. J. Turner, C Hjoras., A. Allen, G. Pownall, C. J. \V ray, W- Bruce, and J. L. Stevenson {the hon. sec.). Members.—Messrs. G. Murch, H. Hooker. T. Parjreter.

Goods Shod Hours.—The Wellington "Chamber of Commerce wrote with reference to.-the local Chamber's overtures in connection with tho hours for closing »t the froods-^bed. stating that the matter had been discussed, but no action •had been taken pending further inquiry. Tho Dunedin and Waihi Chambers wrotoner~?p-insr to co-operate. The Tnyercargill Chamber advised that it waa quite satisfied with existing; condition's.—Th<* letters wero received. B->^on Congress.—-Mr. L. E. Bassebt notified his of the Chamber's invitation to represent the Chamber at. the Boston Congress.—Received. • Changing Names.—The Borough Council wrote agreeing to co-operate "with the Chamber in getting tho names of F»a«t-own and A.Tamoho railway stations changed to Wanganui Easib and W«ngan*zi Juffctidn.—lt was decided that the letter Jbe sent on to the Mini iater of Railways, a motion by Mr. Hjorna that Wanganui should be called wanganai City being lost. . ■;- ■ Wanganui-Ra-etihi TeleDfeone.—The Minister wrote on Sept. 7th stating thai *he work on the line would be resumed at the beginning ©f the month, Imnerial Trade Commission.-4-A le.tr. 'ter from the Ijnder-Seer<eiary -was re-' ceivpd asking for in formation fpr supplying thp Imperial Trade Commission. —Beferrprl. -to tho Executive. River Bajik Boad.^-Mrt* G-^<^r©^-or wrote urging the.VCoundlcto agitate for the construction of. the River Bank iioad 7rom (fcfatahrwi to the PipirikiBaetihi Road.—Mr. Allen said " the Wanganui .County: Council had the matter in hand, and the following, * moved "hy him. wm-oarried:-—"Th^t this Chamber heartily supports the Wanganui County Council in its efforts to secure a substaTitial grant -for the construction of the Wanganui River Bank Road left and its delegates be instructed, to interview the Minister when in We-!!-' ington this week."

Harbour Bill.—Mr. 0- A. Wilkinson, M.P., thanked the OhamTber for oonigratulations on iis.flection. As to the Harbotir Rill, he woiild give the mat--I>er careful atteiition when in Welling■fcon. and noted the point made in regard to the people settling the question by poll. On the suggestion of the President Messrs. G. Caiman and F. H. A¥len were deputed to represent the Chamber before the Local "Bills Committee.