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Abergavenny Town Council.  FACILITY  BATHING FAC!L!TY CRHS3, MORE SHEEP COMPLAINTS/* The monthly mr-ctu? o? ',IQ Aher&?-.?y Tov/n Council v..?. I?ld on Monday  Mavor (Aid. ? Whcattev) presiding. '1^ were al?o present Councillor J. R. Ècclwil;' Alderman Col. \ViÙi:t:Coucilior;- P. T?crd. T. A. Del afield, V.. Horshigton, G. R. Plowman, Alfred Giuliani. I-. J. Mansheld, J long, F. Sadlei, \V. j and R. lb all. é: Sympathy. The Mayor j:r:>pc-3cd that tnc Cou_icu 'J.\1tr I ti :ir sympathy to Mr. L. J- Morgan, W;iO had alreadv lost one sou in the war, and who had. now mother sou a ori-sOner of war also to the rcla- tives of Pre. Alfred Edward Morris, Brecon-road, who had died of Pte. Mu.t.he\/>, King-stree', who had died at the front. The resolution was carried. Councillor Graham said that they -.o pass a general resolution sympathising with the relatives of all who were prisoners of war cr missin ? L l:1i.;gr,ù,yo! ;t1 t'?? they sympatn.u>eu all. and if"the nicies were only brought before the Council t !■-•>- would include them v:. thM. resolution. Lord Sficndda's Honour. The E"yo: rro¡:ose.1. U: s-enu «.».e:r hearty congratulations to I<ord Rhonddn on having a visconntcy conferred upon -it in the new Birthday Honours List. Councillor Plowman seconded and ;-ed. Coloneï Williams's Birthday. The 1-Iayor proposed that they congratulate Alderman Williams on having celebrated ius Sist birthday, tie had known Alderman Wil- Hams foi a q" -o^r of a century and he was still as vigorous ever. He hoped that ue would live many year'- to celebrate many more birth- days. Councilor u. Horsmgton siecoriuec.tr.e voungest member of the Council. They all honoured Col Williams because he had led a very active life, &ud»he had set an example for ycung men such as himself to follow. He had tried to do hi:, best for his fellow men and to serve the conitnunity at large. The proposition was carried unanimously, and Col. Williams, in reply, said that he was taken by surprise. Io was afraid that if his age became known he would stand no chance of getting married (Laughter). Gas Employee3 War Bonus Offer Refuseo. The Gas Committee in their report stated that the Gas Manager reported that the stokers and yard workmen had refused the 3s. 6d. increased war bonus recently offered by the Council. Councillor Meale asked what the committee had done in the matter. Councillor Delafield said that they had taken no further steps. The matter stood as repoted The Mayor that it would be a matter for the whole Council to consider. Bdtiing FaciWes Councillor Graham Indignant The Sanitary- and Water Committee reported that they had considered the report of the Borough Surveyor on the question of bathing facilities in the Castle Meadows, and resolved that, subject to the police agreeing to enforce the provisions of the bye-law as to bathing, a canvas screen about oft. high strained on poles be tweeted, and the same removed during the winter months. The estimated cost was £ 10. Councillor Graham said that it was absurd that they should be waiting for someone else before they got something done. The committee were asked to get it done by the end of May now it was the beginning of June, and nothing had been done The screen would be placed there when the winter floods were upou them and it would be washed away. They ought to find some more accessible spot for the children to bathe aud paddle in. At present they were to b,-tt h e aii d t, paddling in the water under the bridge, where there was a dangerous hole which a man might not be able to get out of. Some day they would be sending a poor parent a black-edged letter of sympathy, instead of trying to prevent a fatality. The committee were responsible, and they should do something. He did not think he had seen anything more indifferent than the way in which the committee had dealt with the question of bathing. Councillor M.shcld objected very strongly to the remarks of Councillor Graham. The committee had spent a great deal of time on this matter. He and others had excellent bathing at Llanwenarth' the previous Saturday. The facilities were there and they were being enjoyed. If they could go further and grant facilities for the little ones to bathe in the shallow water they should do it, but the request should, be made in a quieter tone than it had been made by Councillor Graham. In Paris Naturalibus. Councillor Sadler said that it was four months since the matter was before the Council, and it Was time that something was done. People were asking ii they were asleep. Men were running a bout there as naked as they were born. Councillor Beckwith said he brought the matter forward four years ago. He was told that there was gambling going on down there, and that the other day there were 30 or 40 running about nude. They ought to have a bathing place and then there would not be this trouble. The Town Clerk said that there was a byelaw that a proper bathing dress must be worn, and it was for the police to take action to enforce it, but they could not expect them to take in- structions from the Council. Councillor Telford said it was the county bye- law which the committee wanted to have en- forced, and as the police were under the county it was for them to enforce it. Was the provision of a screen going to prevent men running up and down the Castle Meadows naked ? That was what was happening now, and they strongly objected to it. The committee had never been indifferent on tub question of bathing. When the enclosure was there before they were told that it was used as a protection for gambling. He did not fee! like taking the responsibility himself of erecting a bathing place unless the police sent down, a man occasionally to see that the byelaws were enforced The committee did not feel that they were ealled upon to ask for a man to be sent down there for three or four hours each day to see that the byelaws were enforced It w as not the Council's responsibility to provide a place for the children Anyone who sent children down there did so at their own risk. j Thev knew exactly what tne river was like, and they ought to keep their children away, the same as he did. Llanwenartli was quite outside their jurisdiction, and the bathing place they were concerned with was the one in the Castle meadows. The Surveyor had a spring board there, and it was gone in less than a week. The committee were quite prepared to put a screen there if the Council so decided. They thought that if certain hours were appointed for bathing it would simplify matters considerably. Councillor Graham asked if the Council were prepared to do away with the shrubbery in the Park because there was gambling going on there. He guaranteed that he could go down to the Castle meadows in the morning and have the screen erected by the evening. As regarded the children, they were the Council's charge, whether they liked it or not, and he would like to see any man with healthy minded children who could keep them away from the river, particularly at this time of the year. Councillor Horshigton said that personally he was in favour of a pile and wattle screen, which, would last 10 or 12 years. The report was adopted. Councillor Plowman and Sheep Carcases. The Sanitary and Water Committee's minutes j stated that the Surveyor reported that on the I t8th nit. he examined the carcase of a sheep brought to tac slaughter house. The sheep had A been killed and bled at U:2 farm, and was opened l:, and after it.had been dressed in his presence and. again examined it was passed fit for human consumption. The Surveyor further reported that 0:1 the loth May he examined the carcase of a fat sheep which had been slaughtered at the slaughter house suffering from an abscess oil its back, probably due to injury and inattention. After the abscess anr. ti;e surrounding flesh had bwn tut uy.'ay lie relumed the carcase as fit for food Councillor PL-wman asked the first sheep was brought to the slaughter house, at what time it was brought there," wheu the Surveyor first "w it and at what time lie examined it. With regard to the second sl eep, how log had I it been suffering from the abscess ? CQVUiciJloi Teltcjrd that the committee had to a great ileal oi trouble in going I these matters, and they 'a' ft CJiiarataay. They thought that wheu they got ail the animals into the si a lighter-house and examined by their inspector everything would be all right. Now they found that his judgment WJIS called !Uo I question. They must remember that b- was their official aud he was responsible for passing these animals. It would be a rather unusual thing to call tiu; ccitttuittee together to go down r-C" to". -I i e r to the ^intigliter-liouse to view the carcase of a fcCPep. He did not see the sheep, and he did not r particularly w;uit to, but lie was quite prepared to take their official's word until he had proof that it was not reliable. If anyone roimd that oil ti.e illelit wis table or outside could prove that the meat was not fit for human consumption, then it would be time for liim to say something about their official. Councillor Graham asked whose farm the sheep came from and who brought it to the .daughter-house ? Councillor Hoisnigton said that it did not matter whose it was, but he was strongly in favour of even- bit of meat coming into their slaughter-house so that there should be a certain amount of supervision, instead of the old- fashioned way of it going straight to the shop without any supervision. The Surveyor said that sheep No. I was brought to the slaughter-house between 12 and I, and he saw it at i o'clock, and afterwards examined it after it had been dressed att. IS. Sheep No. 2 he examined at i o'clock, and having regard to all the talk that had gone on .Lir(? 3 to the 'a about this meat, he gave instructions for the abscess to be cut out and lie then sent for the Medical Officer of Health, though he was quite satisfied in his own mind as to what action to take. The Medical Officer met him there and examined the carcase and passed it fit for food. Councillor Plowman Why didn't that appear 0:1 the report r The report is absolutely in- complete. The Surveyor The committee were informed of it. Councillor Graham If it had been in the report it would have saved all this discussion. Councillor Telford I don't think it would. Councillor Graham That is equivalent to saying that we are too dull to understand the facts which are placed 'before us. and it is a direct insult. Councillor Plowman I suggested two months ago that the carcases should be examined by the Medical Officer. I The Piggeries and Council Assistance. I The Streets Committee s report stated that Mr. J. S. Jones attended before the committee on behalf of the Piggeries Association and asked if the Council would make arrangements for the collection of house refuse, which the Association required for the feeding of pigs, and also grant labour to look after the pigs for about an hour to r1 hours per day. The committee resolved to accede to the request number one subject to the Association providing bags and the necessary attachments for the carts, the Association paying 3s. per week for delivery of the garbage to the piggeries. In reference to request number two, the Borough Surveyor was instructed to supply temporary labour for the Association, should they fail to obtain the necessary labour, for a period not exceeding a fortnight, when it was thought they would be in a position to carry ou themselves. The Town CL-rk read a circular letter from the Local Government Board stating that an order had been made by which it was lawful for any local authority to erect, provide and maintain piggeries and to purchase, keep and sell pigs, and to pay the expenses as if the same had been in- curred in the execution of the Public Health Acts. Councillor Tong In this case we are not the sellers of the pork, hut we arc philanthropists finding labour for other people to get the benefit. Councillor Yeale Is the Council prepared to grant privileges to any other society organised for the keeping of pigs ? Councillor Telford moved that the question of providing labour be struck out of the report. Councillor Sadler Then there will be no philanthropy Councillor Graham said that as a member of the Association he was strictly neutral at the committee. Nothing was really decided. The Piggeries Association were prepared to pay for anything that the Council did for them. Councillor Plowman said there was a sugges- tion that they should do the collection for nothing, but they should be just before they were generous with public money. He thought the charge suggested was a most reasonable one. After further discussion the report was adopted. Tie Markets Committee reported that Mr. J. Jones, the manager of the piggeries, and Mr J. H. Hall attended before the committee and asked the terms for the letting of the Fairfield I for the purpose of the piggeries. The committee resolved that the field be let to them for one year at i, together with the right of tack only, the I field to be given up to the Corporation on the usual Fair lettings. I Councillor Telford said this was an ad vance of jO on what was paid for the field previously, I and he thought there ought to be a considerable I, reduction. Councillor Plowman said that the Council, in committee, considered that the rent was a fair one. I Councillor Horsiiigton said that something had been said about the Association making money, but here was a committee who wanted to double their revenue. The Association were working for the benefit of cottagers. He pro- posed that the rent be reduced to fro. Councillor Delafield seconded. The Town Clerk said that the previous rent of ) £7 was for tack only, but the field had been let j for circuses, etc., and the committee took the average. Councillor Graham said they must remember the price bid for Maindy Mead, and they should j consider the market value of the field. II Councillor Plowman said that the piggeries ,er woiil d orly cc)st the and the Fairfield together would only cost the Association £ 143 year, and they could get what I tack out of the field they liked. Councillor Horshigton said that he would forty times rather see the pigs-cots occupied and no rent paid than see the place going to rack and ruin. The amendment that the rent be reduced to I £ 10 was defeated by six votes to five. A Question of Principle. I Col. J. H. G. Harris and Dr. T. E. Lloyd were proposed and seconded as representatives of the Council on the Governors of the King Henry VIII Grammar School. Councillor Graham objected to the practice of electing representatives outside the Council when there were members who could occupy the positions. They had continued the practice ever since he had been on the Council, and he was not in favour of it. They should appoint men who were duly elected by the people. He did not object to anyone personally, but he objected to the practice on principle. There were member* of the Council who did not occupy any outside "position. Was there a governing class in Abergavcnny which, considered itself superior to everyone else ? He nominated Councillor Meale for the position. On being put to the vote, Col. Harris and Dr. Lloyd were elected by a good majority, only two members voting for Councillor Graham's motion.
LABOUR PARTY. I
LABOUR PARTY. I Inaugural Meeting at Abergaven11 y. I AFTER~7 £ £ -WAR PROBLEMS. I The growing strength of the Labour move- ment all over the country is reflected at Aber gavenny, where a branch oi the Labour Party (not the I.L.P ) lias been format embracing the various trades unions in the town. An in- augural public meeting was hc!d at t?c Y.M.C.A. HaH on FridilY evening, whcu the h?l was well tilkd. The principal speHk<?'s were Mr. 1,. Webb, J. P., d Newport, and Mis. Pailister, of BIT¡- ma?: Mr, 1" ?. ?11 jprc,5Hi?, ftn? w?s sup- ?ri.ed ?i? i'ue :3L?ri? ?y the speakers and Mcssis. W. Ros?f, J. Stark :md S. H. Owers. Tie Lion and the Lame, I The Chairman, in opening, that, like the people in other towns, they considered that there was a dire necessity for a local Labour I'arty. There were many members of the old parties who had become discontented with their party and had begun to realise that the Labour Party stood for something which their old parties could not stand for. The Labour Party had now opened its doors to individual members, so that those who were not members of any organised trades union but desired to join the Labour Party could do so. The Labour Party in its proposals with regard to demobilisation had put forward the only real programme for dealing with the social evils which they expected would come about after the war. The Labour Party reconstruction scheme stood before the people to-day as the one scheme for dealing with these matters. It was all very well to imagine that capital and labour could work hand in hand, but to his mind it was impossible. The position was that the capitalist lived by exploiting labour aud he made his profits out of the labour he em- oloyed^vhile the workman, on the other hand, had very often to force the pace by coining out 0:1 strike in order to better his conditions. They were told that the lion of capital was going to lie down with the lamb cf labour, but the only way it was possible was for the lamb to lie down inside the lion. (Laughter). They needed to do tilings with regard to social reform, education, housing, and other matters which they had come to the conclusion were impossible to get from a capitalist Government. The working classes had not 10 per cent. representation in the House of Commons, so how could they expect legisla- tion beneficial to the workers ? They had only to look at the local Council to see how necessary it was that they should have labour representa- tives there. He was reading in the paper a fortnight ago that the Council were discussing the question as to whether they should give a 5; increase to their employees, the people who kept their roads and the people who worked hard for their living, and one of the members got up and said he did not mind paying a man his I worth. Just imagine the position. Before the war one section of the municipal workers were getting about 22s. per week, and they were re- ceiving now a war bonus of i is. per week, making the wages 33s. per week. They knew that the necessary things the worker needed to live upon had gone up anything from 100 to 150 per cent. The workers employed by the Council were therefore worse off than Ihey were in pre-war times, but they had no one to put that position before the Council as it would have been put if they had men there who intelligently understood their business. I Solutions of Social Problems. Mr. II. Webb said that the whole basis of ,civilisation in Europe had been shaken to its foundations and much bf it had been destroyed, { but that did not matter provided they had something better to put ill its place. Public opidon had been roused and people were looking for something to which they could pin their faith which would avoid such a terrible calamity j as we were witnessing at the present time. lie did not think it was an exaggeration to say that the economic system under which we lived had played an important part in bringing about this terrible war. Our economic system in the past was based on individualism and competition, and in those days economists preached that the j salvation of the country lay in unrestricted competition and that if they did away with competition they did away with incentive. Very likely in the early days of the 19th century it did play its part, but he believed we had reached an age when it was played out and J something better must take its place. Private ownership and capital, for which perhaps some justification could be made at one period, had reached such a stage that they must examine the position afresh. Invariably, private owner- ship led to profiteering and wage sl: very. Every difficulty we had been faced with during the war had been solved on labour lines, but, unfortunately, the Government, not having the courage of its convictions, had attempted to j compromise, with the result that many of the solutions had failed in their object. If the Government had boldly adopted the programme of the Labour Party they would have solved the difficulties much better than they had done. The interests of the worker, whether by hand or by brain, whether manual worker, tradesman or professional man, were identical. It was bad policy to have any part of the community living in want, because it was bound to react ou those who were in a better position in life. We were all partly responsible for the people living in the slums, but we h::d never realised our rcsponsi- bilities. It w?s the right of every man born in this country to have the requisites of a healthy j life and good citizenship. M?ny of the socLll problems would b( solved if I lc, 11 realised that they were responsible for the well-being of their I fellowmen. What the Workers Want. I He could not imagine the railways going back to the position they WTe before the war. They found out directly war was declared that it w?is in the besrt interests of the country that the rail- ways should be Government controlled, and the control would be actually firmer after the war. Such commodities as coal should belong to the nation. The time had come when 11 the essential services for the community should be owned by the community. They shadd, limi- natc the interests of bclh':dwJs and profiteers in the vital necessities. Another object of the j Labour Party was that every man shovld fen ive j a midmum wag(. If there were any pccfk who thought that the industrial unrest centred en- j tirely on wages, they never ID,.de a bigger mis- take in their lives. They would be surprised to learn what a comparatively small past w ges j played in that unrest. What men wanted were those things which made life worth living—a minimum of leisure and comfort in their homes. Was it fair in a rich country like ours that people should be condemned to live in the hovels they did to-day ? Many country cottages seemed to be starved of any ground whatever, and as for inside comfort they would not condemn a pig to live in them. When the working man d mended an increase in wages it was because his family were not getting what they ought to g, t and the I facilities and' advantages which ought to be I theirs. He could only measure it in terms of money, but he would be able before very long to formulate his demands in terms oi her than money. (Hear, hear). The day had gone by when the working men were to be considered merely as cogs in the machine. We had been told that it would be necessary to increase the production of the country in order to for Llie war. The Labour Party realised it, but they were not going to allow production to be speeded up, as in the past, for the sole purpose of in- creasing profits. The hours of labour had been far too long, and a man might do more work and better work in eight hours than in 10 or 12. Then with regard to education labour was out for equality of opportunity. They demanded that the children who were fitted to benefit by it should have free access from the elementary schools to the university. If they took over the reins of government they must fit themselves for that particular work, and it could only be done by having the workers educated up to that standard. They could raise people to govern, provided that they gave them proper education. Their aim was to replace the old competitive system by a system of democratic co-operation. All the modern political economists were on their side, and they were not talking impossibilities. j The only way for the country to emerge from the terrible time through which we were passing with any chance of securing a stronger position iu the future was by paying more attention to the aims and ideals of the Labour Party. lie believed that there was a possibility of a greater future in store for the British Empire than they Ti-id ever seen in the past. (Applause). T9 bOIiSh Wages. I- I I Miss Pallister followed witn a rousing address on the ideals of the Labour movement and of the part that women should play, aud her re- marks were interspersed with humorous sallies which kept the audience in good spirits. She said she could never understand why poverty should be caused by over-production of wealth. Yet they were told that in order to pny for the war we should have to enormously increase our ,Iit that h e wo?alc-,tl production. She thought that the women coming into the Labour movement would help them to definiteness of aim. A woman knew what she wanted, even if she could not get it, but a man often did not know what lie wanted. He did not even know how to spend money, and that was why he had to have a wife to help him. (Laughter). Wages were a very unsatisfactory medium. Her ideal system would be that there should be no wages, but that everything a. man needed should come to him automatically as a citizen—all music, literature, education, housing, clothing, travel, in fact everything what was necessary to the development of the body or soul should come to him automatically by reason of his being born, and the}' would reduce wages to a mere vanishing point The object of the Labour movement was to uplift everyone, but this silly capitalistic system helped no one. There should be precise equality of opportunity for everyone. It was an immoral and anti- Christian idea that one man should have a higher standard of life than another one. They used to be told that human nature was selfish, and that they could not have Socialism until they changed human nature. Think of the heroism and self-sacrifice being displayed in the war. Where was it all before the war ? In just the same place as it was now, but in time of peace we never exploited or used it. Many boys who had won the Military Cross would have been in prison or would have drifted into a criminal life because we had neglected them. In all their dealings with one another they must get the feeling of brotherhood, and in the field of in- dustry woman should work ss a comrade of man and not as a rival. A woman who bore children should be a salaried civil servant of the State. Why should a woman, while performing the most important work on behalf of the State pass through the most depressing time economically ? One of the first demands should be that mothers should have pensions, so that their children would not be looked upon an added burden but as an added joy to the mother, who would be able to bring them up as they ought to be brought up. Mr. W. Rosser said he was inclined to think that the old political parties would die, not a lingering death, but a very rapid death. They had been building from the top down. and it was time they started building from the foundations up. He felt it his duty to do what he could to assist the reconstruction programme as drawn out by Mr. Henderson and the Labour Party. He would not be true to his convictions unless he threw in his lot with those who were trying to bring about the desired reforms. If they joined the Labour Party they must sacrifice self and subserviate themselves to the common weal. This was not only something for Abergavenny, or Great Britain, or the British Empire, but for the whole world. (Applause). The programme put before them was an exposition of universal brotherhood, and the acceptance of the Labour Party programme was the practical application of what they said Amen to on Sundays. He hoped that they would have a little more toler- tion and brotherly spirit in the social life of Abergavenny, and that they would all work for the common weal. (Applause). Mr. S. Owers moved and Mr. Stark seconded* a vote of thanks to the speakers and Chairman. Mr. Stark welcomed Mr. Rosser into the ranks of the Labour Party, remarking that he had proved that he had constructive ideas, and many men, women and children in Abergavenny had a good deal to thank him for personally. They were not going to attempt to pull anything down in Abergavenny without they built up something better. A
•VI LADIES AND BATHING FACILITIES.
•V I LADIES AND BATHING FACILITIES. To the Editor of the" Ahergctvenny Chronicle." SIR,-Re proposed bathing facilities. May we crose a little of your spade to suggest to our Council, when they make up their minds to commence constructing, or rather re-construct- ing, the bathing-place, that they should take into consideration the cl iius 01 the lady swimmers and the many ladies who are anxious to learn the art, by providing some kind of dressing accommodation. In the past, one sex only has been catered for, to the disadvantage of the other, and we are of the opinion that some progress might be gained by a little development in this direction indicated. Hoping the proposed f icilities will be available this present summer, with its fine prospects of a good time. Yours, &c., I (MRS.) A. E. TONKIN, (Miss) D. JACKSON, Joint Sees., Ladies' Swiming Club. ■A. —
1st MONMOUTHSHSRE VOLUNTEER…
1st MONMOUTHSHSRE VOLUNTEER REGT. Abergavenny Detachment. ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 15, 1918:- Monday, 7.30-S.30—Platoon drill (drill order). Wednesday, 7.30-9.30—Musketry (musketry order) Thursday, 7.30-8.30—Bayonet fighting (drill I order) Orderly Sargeant on duty Sergt. Smith. Acting Corporal L-cpl. Lyons. I F. HANBURY, Lieut., O.C. Abergaveiiny Detachment.
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——— ——— 3rd CADET BATT. MONMOUTHSHSRE REGT. ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 15, 1918:- Tuesday—The Companv wi!l parade in Drill Hall at 7.30 pm All members are requested to attend, p: rticid: rly those desirous of I attending camp free of expense. NOTICE.—Any ex-C det, who is not rejoining the Company, now in po session of a uniform b; longing to i his Comp, ny is ordered to return same to i he Drill H; 11 within 14 days. Any person re; iui a a uniform without authority after td t date will be proceeded against By Order. S M. STRAKER, Lieut. I A. —
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I CRICK HOWELL TRIBUNAL
I CRICK HOWELL TRIBUNAL I COLLIERS' CLAIMS DISMISSED. Mr. W. G. James presided at a meeting of the above on Monday, at the Town Hall, Crick- howell, when there were present Messrs. A. J. Thomas, P. Griffiths, T. Ll. Jones, John Jones, Mr. Gwilym C. James, N.S.R., and Mr. James Howat, Agricultural Representative. Before the commencement of the business, Mr. W. G. James referred in sympathetic terms to the loss their Chairman, Mr. Iv. Pirie Gordon, had sustained by the death of his wife, aud pro- posed a vote of condolence with him and his son in their bereavement. This was carried by all standing as a mark of respect. [ The Position of Colliers. The Tribunal retired to consider a batch of claims by Llanelly miners, and on *x-turning, the Chairman said they had considered the position very carefully, and correspondence from the military authorities and the Local Government Board had been read, together with letters from the agents of the South Wales Miners' Federa- tion. The Tribunal had decided to dismiss the claims, and the onus was upon the Colliery Com- mittee for the District, who, apparently, could decide cases upon their merits. Mr. R. H. A. Davies, solicitor, who appeared for one of the applicants Does that mean that the colliers must now go to the Colliery Com- mittee ? The Chairman It means that this Committee can deal with claims, and the men had better apply to them at once. A Black Rock miner, who had previously been granted five weeks' exemption, applied for a renewal. The Clerk The claim is out of time. You should have put it in at least 14 days before the period expired. Applicant I did not know that. Mr. Gwilym James What are the fresh cir- cumstances disclosed ? Applicant: My elder brother has married. (Laughter). The Chairman The claim is dismissed. Gardener's Statistics. A gardener, who stated that during last year he sold 1000 cabbages, 7cwt. of onions, over a ton of potatoes, many bags of swedes, fed 36 pigs which realised 3,0oolbs. of pork, killed pigs realising i,oooles. f bacon, and cured a number of pigs for neighbours, appealed. He is 43, married, and in Grade 2. Applicant stated that he is vice-chairman of the Horticultural Committee having oversight of gardens in the district, and a member of the local Food Control Committee. Exemption to 4th November next. A gardener on a landed estate appealed. He is 43, married, with several children, and one son serving in France. The claim stated that the man is the only one of military age employed in the gardens. Beside, he cultivated a large garden himself and attended to his sister-in-law's I garden, her husband being in Salonica. Reference J was made to the man having mown 5 acres of  grass from his employer's LWLS. j Mr. Gwilym C. J ames Mowing lawns to-day I We can certainly dispense with lawns. ) Two months, to 4th August next. I Warning to Exempted Men. At this juncture, the Cletk stated that he wished it to be clearly understood thaall claims must be put in at least 14 days before the period of exemption granted expired. Any departure from this regulation would mean that the claim for renewal could not be entertained. A married man, 43, experienced in wood- cutting, appealed, and he was given a month to enable his employer to obtain a Protection Certificate. Six months' exemption was allowed a coal haulier, supplying a large country district with coal. He is 43 and in Grade II. A Crickhowell grocer, Grade II, w< s given to July 22nd to allow him to come into line with other local grocers who have been asked to con- sider what arrangement they can :rrive at for releasing men for service with the colours. A married man (45) with five children, grade II., appealed. lie is a market gardener, and letters were read stating that a large granary about to be erected for a farmer, who was grow- ing more foodstuffs, dependtd in part for its erection upon this man being allowed to remain in civil life. Exemption to 4th November. A dairyman and small-holder, who has seven children, the eldest of which is serving with the I colours, appealed, and was given six months' exemption. A wood-cutter and innkeeper (43), married, with fve children, appul(d. He has been I passed into Grade 2. Exemption to 4th of I November, 1918. I A Llangynidr mason, Grade 3, was exempted I until 4th November, 1918, and on review a stud groom now engaged in wood-cutting, classified C2, was exempted for a similar period.