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LL AN FOIST.
LL AN FOIST. PRESENTATION.—A very interesting presenta- tion took place at the Institute, Llanfoist, on Monday, the 17th iust, when another of the local boys home on leave from France was pre- sented with a wristlet watch. The Rev. H. Morice Jones took the chair, and was supported by Councillor Beckwith, Messrs. Salter, D. W. Watts, Shervington, and the Committee, The presentation to Corpl. Lewis was made by Mr. Shervington, and the recipient suitably re- sponded. A fine programme had been arranged for the event, in which the following artistes gave their services, for which the Committee tender I their best thanks Miss G. Williams, Miss Crook, Miss A. Jones, Miss Stedman, Miss Sayce, Mr. W. Thatcher, Master H. Vaughan and W. Taylor. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and artistes, and to Mr. Norman and his helpers.
Advertising
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IMilitary Wedding. )
I Military Wedding. ) A military wedding took place at St. John's Church, Dewsbury Moor, o;i Wednesday, the contracting parties being Signaller H. H. Bound, Yotks. and Lanes. Regt., of Liverpool, and Corpl. Mary E. Llovd, of Q.M.A.A.C., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lloyd, North-street, attached to the 5th R.F.A., Catterick Camp. The bridesmaids were Corpl. Cleghow, Q.M.A.A.C The biidesmaids were Corporal Cleghow, of Q.M.A.A.C., friend of the bride, and Miss M. S llie Askhsm. Mr. R. J. Askham was the best man and Mr. A. J. Askham gave the bride away. The reception and bre, kfast were held at Moor Cottage, Dewsbury Moore, where relatives and friends were in attendance. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. On the Monday prior to the wedding they were presented with a handsome dressing- case at the Base Hospital, Hut 2, by Sister Todd and the boys." Much interest was taken in the event owing to it being the first wedding i in Dewsbury where the bride, bridegroom and bridesmaids were in khski. The honeymoon is being spent at Liverpool and Abergavenny.
The Abergavenny Joint Hospital…
The Abergavenny Joint Hospital Committee. WE, the Abergavenny Joint Hospital Com- i V mittee • hereby give Notice that the AUDIT of the Accounts of the receipts and ex- penditure of us, the above-named local authority, for the year ending March 31st, 1<)18, will be held by R. G. Woodyatt, Esquire, the Auditor of Accounts of the Herefordshire Atidit District, at the Town Hdl, Abergavenny, on Wednesday, the 3rd da3,' of Jnlv, 1918, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon. And we hereby further give Notice that a copy oi such Accounts, duly made up and balanced, together with all account books, deeds, accounts, vouchers and* receipts mentioned or referred to 111 such accounts, will be deposited at our Offices, at o. 1, Town Hill, Abergavenny, and will be open during ofhee hours thereat to the inspection of all persons interested for seven clear days before such Audit, and all such persons shall be at liberty to take copies of or extracts from such without fee or reward. Dated this seventeenth day of June, 1918. I W. LLEWYII,LIN, Clerk to the said Local Authority.
I The Abergavenny Joint Burials…
I The Abergavenny Joint Burials Committee. TVTY 7E, the Abergavenny Joint Burials Com- V V mittee, hereby give Notice that the j AUDIT of the Accounts of the receipts and expenditure of ..s. the above-named local Authority, for tho year ending March 31st, 1918, will be held by R. G. Woodyatt, Esquire, the Auditor of Accounts of the Herefordshire Audit District, at the Town Hall, Abergavenny, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of July, 1918, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon. And we hereby further give Notice that a eopv of such Accounts, duly made up and balanced, together with all account books, deeds, accounts, vouchers, and receipts mentioned or referred to in such accounts, will be deposited at our Offices, at No. 1, Town Hall, Abergavenny, and will be open during office hours thereat, to the inspection of a41 persons interested, for seven clear days before such Audit, and r.ll such persons shall be at liberty to take copies of, or extracts from such, without fee or reward. I Dated this seventeenth day of June, 1918. W. LLEWELLIN, I Clerk to the ssid Local Authority. I
-.u_-Borough of Abergavenny.…
-.u_- Borough of Abergavenny. I Notice of Audit. I FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that accounts _? relating to the above Committee, for the year ending 31st March, 1918, will on the 26th June, 191S, be deposited at the Food Office, Town Hall, Abergavenny and that auch accounts will be open to be inspected, examined Ü.(l copied by any Owner of Property or Rate- payer in the Area of the jurisdiction of the Committee, at any reasonable hour in the day- time, until the 3rd day of July, 1918, and that on the last-mentioned day at the hour of 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon, the accounts will be audited by R. i-I Woodyatt at the Town Hall, Abergavenny, and all such persons interested A'i)er g avenny, -ik' will be at liberty to take copies of or extracts I from the same without fee or reward. Dated this 26th dav of Tune. 1018. WM. H. HOPWOOD, I Executive Officer.
Abergavenny Rural District…
Abergavenny Rural District Food I Control Committee. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that R. G. Woodyatt, Esquire, the Auditor for the Herefordshire Audit District, has appointed the Audit of the Accounts of the above-named Food Control Committee, and of their Officers, in respect of their Receipts and Expenditure for the period ended the 31st day of March last, to commence on Wednesday, the Third day of July. 1918. at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Board Room of the Guardians of the Aber- gavenny Union. A copy of the accounts for the p-eried ending 3bt March last, duly made up and balanced, together with all account books, bills, vouchers, and other documents containing or relating to the accounts, will be deposited at the Office of the Council, in Market Street, Abergavenny, during office hours, for the inspection of all persons interested, for seven clear days before the Audit, and all such persons shall be at liberty to take copies of, or extracts from, such accounts, without fee or reward. Dated this Fifteenth day of June, 1918. JAMES HERVEY FARQUHAR, Executive Officer. Market Street, Abergavenny.
DO YOU WANT MONEY?]
DO YOU WANT MONEY? THE apply to the Actual Lender, as below, tor sums from tio upwards. Confidential and straightforward business. Repayments to suit borrower's convenience. Special terms to Fanners. No Sureties required. A. SHIBKO, 84, High Street, Newport, Mon. FALSE TEETH BOUGHT—Full value by return, or offer made, or write for Free Book- let, which explains clearly the value of any artificial teeth.—E. Lewis, 29 London-street, Southport, Lanes.
I IA FINE ACHIEVEMENT.
I A FINE ACHIEVEMENT. When all the facts are considered, the record of the Ministry of Food under the directorship of Lord Rhondda for the past 12 months must be admitted to be a remarkable one. Before he took charge of it there was no Government de- partment which was subjected to so much criticism as the Ministry of Food, and no one realised better than he did that no office pro- vided such scope for earning unpopularity. The food question affects everybody, and no question ever handled by the Government has been so productive of complaints and grievances from the public as a whole. Many people are apt to forget the fact that such a war as this was bound to cause a great upheaval in food supplies, re- stricting the quantity available and enhancing the price. The public generally have been unable to differentiate between what was in- evitable and what was avoidable, and as has been truly said, the Government or the Ministry of Food have been bl nee d for many things for which the Kaiser is reall}- responsible. Still, the food question was badly handled at the outset there was a lack of foresight, and many blunders were made. Lord Rhondda took office at a time when the outlook was very serious and there was a prospect of privation," if not actual starvation. The public had become impatient of the incompetent way in which the food problem had been tackl d, and only a man of unusual courage would have taken on the task in such an atmosphere of criticism. Lord Rhondda had to retrieve the mistakes of the past as far as possible and build np an effective organisation before the results of his policy could be seen. However, with the assistance of his able lieutenant, Mr. J. R. Clynes, he soon gained the confidence of the public by his bold- ness and businesslike methods, and be has won out. He has proved himself to be one of the very few outstanding successes of the war. The man in the street does not fully realise the immensity of the task which has been accom- plished and the success which has been achieved, though it should not require much thought on the facts to realise it. The principle facts are that before the war we imported four-fifths of our foodstuffs from abroad, that there is a world shortage, and that the taking away of man- power from production has tended to accentuate the shortage. Added to these facts are the interference with overseas supplies by submarine warfare, the serious sinkiugs of large numbers of food ships, the loss of tonnage and the exten- sive diversion cf tonnage for the conveyance of troops and material to the war zones and for bringing war material from America. That we are able, in spite of all this, to enjoy plentiful supplies of wholesome food in the fourth year of war is an astounding fact. Lord Rhondda has scoured the earth and ensured sufficient supplies for the whole population, and that was the first essential of a solution of the food problem, for without ample supplies the most perfect scheme of distribution and the most thorough control of prices would not be of much avail to appease hunger. Having secured the supplies, and in many instances bought up large quantities of foodstuffs for the nation, Lord Rhondda devised a scheme of distribution which treated all equitably and abolished the favouritism shown to moneyed people and the scandal of the queues, with their inducement to food hoarders to grab all they could. Those are two aspects of a very big problem which have been successfully dealt with. A third aspect is the control of prices. In this direction effective work has been done, although many people have been dissatisfied that more has not been accomplished. It must be remembered, however, that Lord Rhondda had many conflicting interests to deal with, and while endeavouring to prevent imposition on the consumer he had to recognise that the producer and the distributor were entitled to increased prices to meet war conditions and to encourage them to maintain the supplies. There has, in many instances, been shameless profiteering, but there is no denying the fact that prices were bound to increase considerably above pre-war level, and but for the control exercised by the Ministry of Food they might have risen much higher than they have done. Articles of many kinds which are uncontrolled have been increased in price 200 to 3°0 per cent. Except to the aristocrats of labour—men earning their £ 8 to £ 20 per week—the prices of food no doubt feel a burden to most workers, in spite of sub- stantial wage increases, and detract somewhat from their satisfaction at the knowledge of plentiful supplies. At the same time, it is churlish not to admit that things might have been very much worse and that there might have been a scramble for food of a less wholesome nature than we are getting at present. It is interesting to compare our position with that of neutrals. Authoritative information shows that taking such articles as meat and tea as typical instances, we, who are at war, are no worse off than our neutral neighbours who are at peace. Denmark, nowadays, produces only about half a million pigs as against two and a half millions in peace times, and the price of beef continues to rise. In Sweden the retail price of beef at the middle of May was 4s. per lb. In Holland a great scarcity of meat continued throughout April, and although calves have relieved the stringency, it is still possible, as showing the meat stringency, that horseflesh may be rationed. Switzerland experiences a growing rise in meat prices, while in Spain a suggestion is mode in a Madrid paper that a proportion of the cattle destined for bull fights should be made available for human consumption. As regards tea, Den- mark has to pay over 5s. per lb. for this com- modity, and go short at that. Norway and Sweden have very little tea, while Holland has none at all. Thanks to the initiative and enter- prise of Lord Rhondda, the position in this country is such that many people would not realise there was a war on if the only evidence they had was the way in which their table is supplied. With the grand work of the combined Allied navies and the mercantile marine and the labours of the ship builders, added to the schemes of production and distrihution at home, the German hope of starving this country to sur- render is finally dissipated.
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Sudden Death.—John Barnes (28), of Crewe, came to Abergavenny on Monday on special work at the L. & N. W. Rly Sheds. He lodged at 121 St. Helen's-road and went to bed as usual on Wednesday night. He did not respond, when called, on Thursday morning and he was found dead in bed, lying on his face. Mentioned in Despatch es.- Cpl. B. C. Morgan, R.O.D., R.E., whose home is at Highfield, Oak- land-road, and who was formerly in the Traffic Superintendent's Office at the L. & N. W. Station, has been mentioned in despatches. The certifi- cate from the Director General of Transporta- tion states "I desire to express my appreci- ation of the gallantry and devotion to duty dis- played by you on 1/3/18 in supervising work under hostile shell fire. The example set by you worthily maintains the standard of your corps."
Advertising
ALEXtHORA ROSE DAY (INSTITUTED TO BENEFIT CIVIL HOSPITALS). I TUESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 1918. I rr-,HIS day is one of the very rare occasions l on which public attention is drawn to our COTTAGE HOSPITAL and its needs. Hitherto it has pursued the even tenor of its way, thanks to the indefatigable energies of a few deeply interested and never-tiring bene- factors. However, like all other Charities, it feels the strain of war circumstances though, let us hope that, with sustained effort, it m.- y continue 'I the useful work, throughout the remaining days of strife, and consequently, hard times Among other very necessary improvements, I the proceeds of this day are to be devoted to the Renovation of the Operating Theatre. The yearly increase of In-patients and greatly ad- vanced cost of maintenance (now exceeding ^500 per annum), make this appeal to the generosity and good-will of the Public the more urgent. BUY A ROSE. We have a very large stock of Writing Pads bought before the last rise in prices. Now is the I time to buy.—M. Morgan & Co., Chronicle Office. I
QUESTIONS ONE HEARS.
QUESTIONS ONE HEARS. REPORTED BY A LITTLE BIRD. Have you been down ? Where to tjsk ? No, Newport." Yes, rqtlier." What (lid voii get ? Three months—I mean Grade 2. What did you get ? Oh, Grade 3." Get out Whatever's the matter with you?". 4 Oh, I don't know. I had inflammation on my kidney beans when I was a youngster." "Lucky dog! I don't know so much. I'd rather be Grade i--if there was no war on." They tell me they've thrown you out." It's a lie. I haven't had a drink for ftges. And besides, the war beer- No, you inisundercumstumble me. I mean the Medical Board." Oh, aye, they gave me Grade 4, which I suppose means that I have to stay at home and help to keep the home fires burning." You ought to take a job as a stoker at the Gas Works and help to keep the gas stoves burning." No fear. If I'd my way I'd blow the whole show up so that the Gas Committee would be bound to put in new plant. But what did the medical gentleman tell you ? Well, they overhauled me so much that I got confused, and I don't know whether they said it was garrison duty in both legs, or varicose veins abroad. Oh, I sav You must have got it bad Hello they tell me you're a grade oner." Too true." Well, you're pretty fit, you know. I wouldn't like to walk you or run you for a wager." l Oh, I was pretty fit at one time, but I have not been feeling so well since I had niy papers. And you know how I always suffered from palpitation of the epiglottis when drinking." Ah, well, the Army'll cure that, you know, if you keep away from the canteen." I say, have you heard that--got Grade 4 ?" Yes. Funny, isn't it ? Hew did he manage it ? I don't know, but there are a few who would like to know the recipe." Well, I've known him for years, and I've never seen any sign that there was anything the matter with him, and I've never heard him com- plain of any ailment." Perhaps not, but you know there are a lot of silent martyrs about, and the war is only just bringing them to light." I Quite so, but fancy him Grade 4 and- Grade 2." It does seem strange, but you never know your luck. As somebody or other didn't say, It's better to be born groggy than rich I say. did you ever hear of anybody suffer- ing from swinging it ? Can't say that I have. Is it a new disease ?'' I don't know, but I should think it is some form of physical exercise. I heard that-- was out of it through swinging it.' It must be something which is apt to make one uiifit for military service." Hullo had your papers yet ? I only take the Chronicle.' "I mean the papers for your medical exam. No, not yet;" Oh, you'll be in the soup before long." I reckon you ought to go before me." And I reckon you'll have to go before the Medical Board. So long, grandfather "Have you heard that--has had his calling-up papers ? And he was only examined I a couple of days ago." I'm told he's as pleased as a dog with two tails. You're mistaken. He looks like a man who has lost sixpence and found a brick." They oughtn't to call me up before- I'm a one-man business, and he's only got his wife and family." Why do they make so much fuss about the one-man businesses ? Are they entitled to exemption just because they've got more capital ? Take ————; he's only got his business, but I've got my wife and family." You know how ———— and have been all along telling the young 'uns their patriotic duty. I wonder if they'll go now they're in it ?" I wonder." I hear the Town Council are going to erect a bathing-place in the Castle Meadows. Is it a fact ? I No, my dear chap, it's only a myth." I see the ladies have started swimming it." Yes. More power to their elbows and—er— II other limbs. There seems to have been a lot of air in the II gas lately. How do they account for it ? I don't know. I heard the Gas Committee had a meeting down at the Works, and in the course of the discussion the hot air must have got into the gasometer. Mind you, it hasn't been reported on the minutes, so I don't know whether it's right or not." Allow me to congratulate you, old fellow." Why, what's the matter ? I understood you have not been made a member or an officer of the British Empire Order. There's some distinction in being missed, certainly." Well, I don't know how they missed me. I once wrote a letter to a Government depart- ment, and I am a regular customer at the Post Office." For my part, I'd rather see a V.C. than an 0. B. E, come to Abergavenny." Well, why shouldn't you be the one to bring it ? I have thought of it, but someone might see me taking it." j They tell me the Fairfield pigs are looking fine. Yes, I suppose they're all Grade r. But you see, they're not rashered—I mean rationed." Have they been christened yet ? I don't think so, but I hear one is to be called Wallace, another Peter, another Fred, and another (the most energetic one) Bill. Then the Committee are all going to be made J.P.s." I've heard some talk about J.P.s. What is the meaning of it ? You're thinking of J.P.s who sit on a bench. I mean Judges of the Pigs." People have often said there ought to be more industries at Abergavenny. Why don't they start a yarn factory ? There is one, isn't there ? Where ? I've never seen it." I I should like to know whtfe it is, but there must be one somewhere, judging by the yarns that fly about the town." What has Dame Rumour been at it again?" Yes, the ying jade has drowned several people in the river this week, but they don't seem any the worse for their immersioni" --—- A.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS MARRIAGES. BOUND—LLOYD.—On June 12th, at St. John's Church, Dewsbury Moor, by the Rev. F. H. Sangster, M.A., Signaller F. H. Bound, Yorks. and Lanes., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bound, 167, Upper Parliament-street, Liver- pool, to Corporal Mary E. Lloyd, of Q.M.A.A.C., att. to the R.F.A., Catterick Camp, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lloyd, North-street, Abergavenny. DUKES—DEVELIN.—On June 16th, at Holy Trinity Church, by the Rev. John Stanley Davies, Harry Berfet Dukes to Violet Edith Amelia, sixth daughter of John Develin, Auctioneer and Freeman of the City of Dublin, of Rathgar. JEFFREYS—THOMAS.—On June 19th (by licence), at the Parish Church, by the Rev. A. S. Morgan, Vicar, John A. T. Jeffreys, Pen-y- park, Raglan, to C. A. (Lottie) Thomas, Henllys, Tregare. No cards. DEATHS. BOOTH.-On June nth, at New House, Nevill Hall, Fanny Booth, aged 65 years. Had He asked us, well we know, We should cry, Oh spare this blow, Yes, with streaming tears should pray Lord, we love her, let her stay. PRICHARD.—On June 18th, at the Gardens, Mardy, Julia Prichard, aged 70. Funeral on Saturday at 3 P m. RIGGS.—On June 15th, at Baron House, Abergavenny (the residence of her daughter), Harriet, the beloved wife of John Riggs, aged 78 years. Peace, Perfect Peace." WILLIAMS.—On the nth inst. (by I accident), James Henry 1 Williams, I youngest son of the late Mr. William II Williams, Tailor and Draper, for- merly of 28 Progmore-street. aged 43. KILLED IN ACTION. KILLED IN ACTION. ij MEREDITH.-Killed in action in II France, on 14th June, Rifleman Thomas George, second son of Mrs. 1 Meredith, i, Mill-street, Aberga- I venny, aged 29. -A. I
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.¡
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ¡ The family of the late Mrs. Fanny Booth wsh 'I to thank all kind friends for sympathy in th?ir sad bereavement and for noral tributes sent. New House, Nevill Hall, Abergavenny. The Sister and Brothers of the late James Henry Williams wish to tender their thanks to Mr. Murray (District Surveyor) and his staff. for their kindness in attending funeral and sending wreath to his memory also to Mr. Robert Bevan and the Young Men's Christian Association, for similar kindness. j
ABERGAVENNY POLICE COURT.…
ABERGAVENNY POLICE COURT. I Wednesday—Before Major Sanford (in the chair), the Mayor (Ald. Z. Wheatley) and Mr. Robert Johnson. Representative on Licensing Committee. I Before the Court, the magistrates held a meet- ing to elect a representative on the County Licensing Committee in place of the late Mr. F. M. Humfrey, and Major Sanford was elected. This meeting delayed the commencement of the business for nearly half an hour, and on the magistrates coming into Court the Chairman apologised for the delay and remarked that the business had taken longer than they anticipated. Adjourned. 1 John Phillips, licensee of the Pandy Inn, was I summoned for assaulting James Brown, who also claimed 8s. wages. Defendant did not appear, but wrote asking for an adjournment. This was granted subject to defendant paying complainant's expenses. Drowned the Carbide. Joseph Beavan, Llanelly, was summoned for J riding a bicycle without lights at Govilon at 11.45 p.m. on the 15th. I P.C. Oliver said that defendant's front lamp was not lit, and he had no rear lamp. He said that the carbide was drowned and he could not get it to burn. Defendant said he was hurrying to catch a friend of his in front, whom he thought had carbide in his pocket. A fine of I os., including costs, was imposed. Medical Certificate Wanted. I Frederick Edwards, Llanelly, was summoned for riding a bicycle without lights, at Govilon on the 15th. Defendant did not appear, but a brother, who represented him, said that he had sprained his back at the colliery the previous day. The Chairman said that if people were sum- moned to the Court they must come or send a doctor's certificate. They could not allow people to stay away. Defendant's brother said that he did not know a certificate was wanted. The case was adjourned for a week for the attendance of defendant or the production of a medical certificate. 1 I The Victoria Hotel. Arthur Atkins, timber haulier, applied for the full transfer to him of the licence of the Victoria Hotel. He proposed to follow his business of timber hauling, but would be at the house in the evenings, and his wife had experience of the business. The Mayor asked what about market and fair I days. Would he be at the house ? Applicant said he could not be, but after being advised by the Mayor that the magistrates and the police would require that condition of him, he agreed to be present at the house on the days stated, and 011 this understanding the transfer was granted. i
Aberga-,ierir,y Borough Tribunal.I
Aberga-,ierir,y Borough Tribunal. I Business Men Exempted. I SOME E?HCULT CASE?. i SOME Df nCUE.:r Cf-\SES.  A sitting at the Abergavenny Borough k s i ,t i i:s 4 the -,I b l bunal was held cn Thursday, when 34 cases wen. deal', with. The Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley' presided, and there were also present Councillors G. R. Plowman, Alfred Graham, J. R. Beckwitn, Dr. Glendinning and Mr. Alfred Edwards, W it-, Capt. Hesketh (National Service Representative) and Mr. W. H. Hopwood (Executive Officert. Grade 3 Not Wanted. I The- Tribunal held a meeting in private prior to dealing with the cases in public. As Captain Hesketh intimated that Grade 3 men were not wanted, men in this grade were granted con- ditional exemption. The Deptetian of Slaughtermen. I Mr. lltyd Gardner appeared for a slaughter- man, aged 43, Grade 2, who has been employed by the same firm for nearly 20 years. It was stated that there were now only three slaughter- men in town, including a proprietor, whereas there were 10 before the' war. Applicant had been asked to slaughter for the Asylum owing to their slaughterman intending to join up. Capt. Hesketh said that the Advisory Com- mittee were of opinion that Grade 2 men ought to go. Mr. Iltyd Gardner It must be apparent to everyone that less than three men could not possibly get the slaughtering done. For these to do it is a tremendous struggle. Temporary exemption was given three months. Mr. Iltyd Gardner appealed for the only partner left in a firm of builders, 46, Grade 2. 100 employees were engaged in military service, and the only men now employed were between 5° and 70 years of age. If applicant was taken the business would have to close down and men who had been employed by the firm for 20 to 40 years would be thrown out of employment. It --r l ner, to t,?cse c-Icl would be cruel, said Mr. Gardner, to these old employe's. Capt. Hesketh said that as applicant was a Grade 2 man he must press for him. The Mayor said that there was a difficulty about this case, as applicant was a member of the Advisory Committee. The same thing would crop up as regarded the Tribunal, because they had members of military age, and he thought they ought to adjourn such cases to see how the authorities proposed to deal with members of Tribunals. Mr. Gardner He has never gone near the Advisory Committee since any question has been raised in relation to him. The Mayor I know. He tendered his resignation to me, but I don't know whether I am the proper person to receive it. Capt. Hesketh: He tendered his resignation to me and 1 was obliged to send it forward for acceptance. & A Question of Retiring. I Applicant was asked to retire while the Tri- bunal considered their decision. Mr. Gardner pointed out there was a feeling among applicants that it was not fair to ask the advocate of an applicant to retire and to allow Capt. Hesketh to remain. He did not think for a moment that Capt. Hesketh did not play the game, or suggest that the Tribunal were not fair, but he would not be doing his duty if he did not notify the Tribunal of what was being said. Capt. Hesketh said he was quite willing to leave the room, if required to do so, and he thereupon left the room with Mr. Gardner. Councillor Beckwith If a poor chap comes here and has no lawyer to represent him, Capt. Hesketh is going to sit in that corner. Councillor Graham Not necessarily. I The Mayor We can ssk him to retire. Councillor Bel kwith A man might not have the sense to ask him to retire. Councillor Graham I quite agree. We are setting up a precedent and creating a difficulty. The Mayor Nobody has ever asked him to go out. The Tribunal decided that the case should stand adjourned till the next sitting, itt order that the two brothers could decide which should join the service. What Should We Do Without Watches ? I Mr. I1tyd Gardner also appeared for a watch- maker and repairer, described as part proprietor and working principal, aged 40, Grade 2. Pre- viously there were four shops, but two cf them had been closed. Mr. Gardner said that ap- i plicant was the only one left to repair watches, clocks and spectacles for two shops, and he asked, What would you or I do if our watches were not repaired ? We should find ourselves in serious trouble. I should find myself in serious trouble if my eyeglasses were not repaired. What is to become of us if our watches are not repaired ? Bench workers have not been scheduled, because they are considered necessary, and this man net having been scheduled, the Tribunal has no power to deal with him. Capt. Hesketh The jewellery business is more or less a luxury trade. Mr. Gardner The jewellery business is, but not watchmaking. Applicant said he was in the Volunteers and cultivated half an acre of ground. Capt. Hesketh said he must press for this man, seeing he was Grade 2. The appeal was refused. A Hard Case. I An insurance agent, 31, single and Grade I, appealed and said he was the sole support of a helpless invalid mother. Councillor Plowman said that if there was ever a hard domestic case, this one was. Ap- plicant had to do everything for his mother and carry her up and downstairs. In reply to Capt. Hesketh, applicant said he had no sisters or brothers and no near relatives who could look after his mother. His mother had a step-brother and a step-sister, but they were not at Abcrgavenny, and could not very well be asked to accept such a burden. Capt. Hesketh It is a sad case, but we want the man. The case was adjourned for applicant to see if he could make some arrangement, and at the request of the Tribunal Capt. Hesketh undertook to communicate with the Ministry of National Service end ascertain their views on the case. An assistant superintendent of an insurance company, 26, Grade 2, claimed that the -work he was doing in connection with National Health Insurance was as useful as any he could do in the Army. The case had been adjourned to see if a brother at Abertillery joined, but as he was still exempt the Tribunal refused the application. Orte-Man Businesses. The Tribunal proceeded to consider the case I of one-man businesses. These included two I furniture dealers, one 38, grade 2, and the other 46, grade 2 a tailor, 42, gL'de 2 a clothier and outfitter, 42, t'r. dr. 2 a photographer, 36, grade 2 a cab proprietor, 35, grade i and a laundry proprietor, 44, gr. de 2. Councillor 11( vtmf.11 said he could not see how they could send men in one-man businesses. They knew that these were substantial businesses Councillor Graham If we do we have got to start at the top. Dr. Glendinning And mi ke a clean sweep. Councillor Plowman You will ruin the town. Dr. CltndllmLg: You must send all if you !send one. i Councillor Bcckwitb Before I acquiesce in sending anyone I want to see the age -nd medic;,l history. Councillor Graham If a man is paying £ 50 a year rent it is a serious thing to take him away from the town. Capt. Hesketh suggested that there should be some scheme of co-operation among business men Councillor Plowman Very unsatisfactory. { It h: s b< ?n tried at Cardiff, without success. ?. Councillor Graham It would not work harmoniously. Councillor Beckwith said he was not in favour of sending men whom they knew of their own r:no»vie\lge T.re nun p< ■ niedicjJ erudition. ::1(.I,xl'1: \:I..¡- r:\ l (; I: îl:t'dicd t"(I:lditioD. !fY¿l:.c'D:Tl:' t.- 1n1n town in n<'c:pt ot ptr-son: v7ho had not don? ha!: an honr's service ? r then e(,v.n:ry ù;:U. ;l': vi;i' c :('('t ..l: t m?i mee»; lly n::nt. Councillor Plowman .? ?.r? proposed that tb?.' pv- trc c "iml'm ("Dr "] of six months ':1 :i {;th. '1;.tLs;'j;1 ,('I 'e; but after n ?e further discussion it ?s decided to give six months in all It was de- cided to give two months to the cab proprietor to enable to clear up businc<s affairs. Grade 2 inler as Fighters. Appheatn n was made r behalf of the "llJ!I,-¡;t:2 \á5 111a,]C 1)lhJf ()f tIle t vc- St;?, 3-2. 't was stated by a c;en?"In'??-?erf:ithe Soeiety that a man iaa ¥0fI?;1;}ff"2r2í;i:ii: the manager of L: co-operative soeit 1y s 1 Ls p ons i bl?t'm?iy. Tr? i,, instance 20 per k?; t:I::s ;[ Ï;< :E:\lJ\jl'1 the cclcur?- ?.;?d this ;tiau be?am? iht.' bailee of their money, for the time being. The general manager quoted a wee k?y bulletin nf the Ministry of National Senc") anel ehal- lenged' as to where he got it rroin, said lie was a member of an aelvisory conmintee-. Capt. Hesketh said these bulletins were only supplied to National Service Representatives and he could not understand how this man came to get hold of it. The Town Clerk said he ha j applied for them, but was refused. The general manager a\ -"gisc,t1 for nu king use 01 the document. Capt. Hesketh said that he must pre-s for this man. Many people underestimated the value of a grade 2 man, but these men, after careful Lra i nir,, wci?il,l b training, would be fit for the fighting line. Applicant was ordered to :oin up in a month. His Own Property. An engine oriver employed by a firm cti timber merchants, and who is 41, grade 2. stated that he was ordered to remove from Newport on account of his wife's health. He was formerly" employed as an engine driver by Messrs. Lysaght, who held his protection certificate. Applicant was informed thpt the protection certificate was his property and he should have got possession of it. He was ordered to obtain it and produce it to the Executive Officer. An oil merchant and general dealer. 41, grade 3, was exempted conditionally and it was stated that his grading relieved him. from the condition previously imposed by the Tribunal that he must join the Volunteers. The Chronicle. A carpinter, 42, grade 1. was stated by his employer to-be the only man left of nine formerly employed by the ifrm. According to the list published last week in the Chroniede," the man was not decertified, being eight years a boYt, the age limit stated. Conncillor hlovrrnan asked if the Tribunal could be eat.plied with copies of this latest schedule, as they had not seen it. The Town Clerk said he could obtain copies. It was given in the Chronicle." Councillor Plowman I must plead ignorance. I don't read the Chronicle." (Laughter). Councillor Graham I would not use it for any other purpose, either. Six months, exemption was granted. Not Decertified. A plumber ..nd fitter, 46, grade 2. was stated to have not been decertified, and his conditional exemption was continued. A boot repairer, 42, grade 1, also had his con- ditional exemption renewed on similar grounds. A grocer's manager, 42, grade 2, was ordered to join up in a month. A painter, .r2, grade, 1, in business was dealt with en the same principle as the one-man businesses and given six months' exemption. A Bortafide Conscientious Objector. Another business man, 43. grade 2. appealed on conscientious grounds. Capt. Hesketh said he did not oppose ex- ecution on conscientious grounds, as he believed applicant was a bouafide Christadelphian, but he asked tit at he should be required to do work of national importance. Councillor Graham He has still the further claim that he is a one-man business. Capt. Hesketh He has not made his claim on that ground, but on the ground of con- scientious objection. Councillor Graham That does not exclude him fwm adding something to it. Applicant saM he was quite willing to take up work of national importance. The Mayor Would you work at munitions ? Applicant "1 would not work in munitions, but I would work on the land. Capt. Hesketh You would be growing munitions. (La-cghtcr). Applicant I am willing to do work whie-h is done in peace times. Applicant was ordered to find work of national importance and notify the Executive Officer of 1 the nature of the work. Deserved 12 Years. A greengrocer and market gardener, partner with his brother, and tenant of I acres himself, was given six months' exemption. He is 45 and grade z, but Ccnmcillor Beckwith said he would be prepared to give him 12 years exemption on his medical condition. A greengrocer and fruiterer. 40, "rl(le 2, and who is an old Army man, was given six mouths' exemption. A munition worker, 33, grade 1. had sent a message to say that he was ill with a poisoned foot and could not attend. He wa onlered to join up. A solicitor's clerk. 44, grade 2. askeel ior his case to be referred to the Advisory Committee set up by the Law Society to deal with cases of solicitors and their skilled clerks. It was de- cided to adjourn the case. A bread baker, 40, grade 2, was exempted for six months, and a blacksmith, 37, grade 2, for three months. Exemption from the Volunteers Wanted. A grocer wrote pointing out the impossibility owing to the work entailed in his business of joining the Volunteers, and he asked to be re- lieved of the condition. He had to work long hours till late at night, and he asked the Tribunal to inspect his premises and books so that they might realise the position in which he was placed. The Tribunal resolveel that they could not after their decision. A letter was also read from the district secre- tary of the Operative Bakers' Union pointing out that to require bakers and confectioners to join the Volunteers would seriously affect their general health. Their work was of such a nature that their spare hours Were required lor rest. The older men, at any rate, should he excused fromLthe condition. The Tribunal resolved that they could not accede to the application.
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I 1st MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUNTEER FIEGT A..rigneiirq Detachment. ORDERS VOR WEEK ENDIKG JTJNK M, LYIS :— Mond8Y, 73G."3ü-COn"i.pany drill 1 drill order) Wednesday, 7.30-9.30—Musketry 1T111:1etry oreler). Thursday. 7 fighting ulrill order). Orderly Sergeant Sergt. Gardner. Orderly Corporal Cpl. Beveridge. I I F. HANBURY, Lt.. O.C. Abergavenny" Detachment. +
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I LLANGATTOCK. ON LEAVE.-Pte. Ernie Edwards, ot the Tanks Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ed- wards, Llangattoek, who has seen much arduors service in France, has been home on leave. Another brother is in the Air Service. i