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I DID NOT TURN UP. I j MILITARY SERVICE SUMMONS I WITHDRAWN AT PRESTEIGN. I The first case of a man (called up under the Military Service Act) failing to report himself in the county was heard before a special petty ses- sional court at the Shire Hall, Presteign, on Saturday, the magistrates being the Hon. F. Clegg Hill and Mr W. Bird, when Leonard James Watkins, in the employ of Sir Powlett Milbank, Bart, Norton Manor, was charged with being an absentee from the Army under the .Military Ser- vice Act. Watkins admitted .the charge. Mr A. J. Moseley (clerk to the Recruiting Offi- cer for Radnorshire) proved posting a notice to Watkins under the Act on the 6th March. He was to report on the 10th inst., but did not do so. Sir Powlett Milbank asked permission from the bench to make an explanation, and, this being granted, stated that he took the blame for Wat- kins not reporting himself on his (Sir Powlett's) shoulders. Watkins told hin3 that he had to re- port, and he (Sir Powlett) went to him and found that, owing to the snow, it would be impossible to get to Knighton. He informed Watkins that he would write to Capt. Shrimpton, and he thought that Capt. Shrimpton would have told him when he might go. Not having heard from Capt. Shrimpton, he (Sir Powlett) ought to have taken further steps to get Watkins over, but he did not, and, therefore, 4ook the blame. Watkins was perfectly willing to go. In answer to Mr Bird, Watkins stated that he had not been medically examined or attested be- cause he wag a cripple. He bad much difficulty in walking, especially in the snow, and, as Sir Powlett had stated, if .he bad not written to Capt. Shrimpton he should have gone somehow, because he knew it was his duty. The clerk pointed out that the offence was ab- senting himself without reasonable excuse. Ap- parcntly, there was a reasonable excuse on the 10th. Mr Moseley admitted that and said that they allowed three days after despatch of the notice, and then reported the matter to the police. The clerk said he thought the bench would be satisfied that there was a reasonable excuse. What was the practice? Mr Moseley said he should have reported with- in 14 days from the 3rd of March. The clerk said the 14 days were not up yet. Mr Moseley suggested that Watkins should re- port on the following Monday, and said he was prepared, after the explanation given, to with- draw the summons. The summons was accordingly withdrawn on condition that Watkins reported himself on the following Monday.

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Rhayader Tribunal. FARMERS' APPEALS. A LADY'S PROTESTS. A meeting was held in the Magistrates' room, Rhayader, on Saturday. Present, Mr B. P. Lewis, J.P., C.C. (chairman), Mr E. Morgan, J.P. (recruiting officer), Messrs. D. Davies, J.P., E. Jones, J.P., E. Price, G. N. Rees, R. Wor- thing, J. Evans, J. Thomas and Mr Denys Pro- thero (clerk). The meeting was open to the public and after the hour of mid-day when many had ceased work the room was crowded. There wefre altogether 70 oases. Mr Thomas, Llwynbedd, appealed for his wag- goner, Sydney Pugh, ploughed 40 acres, and they were one man already short. It was remarked that this was the most important time for farm- ers both for the present and coming year. The recruiting officer warned the Tribunal not to be too lenient, that the married men would soon come. The chairman We must not go and meet trouble. Granted ,temporary exemption until 27th May. Mr Careless, Great House, appealed for hig general workman until the 12th May. He had 3 men employed on a farm of 200 acres, and 2 men could not do much on that extent. They cannot plough and so could not grow corn. Claim disallowed but fortnight given. Mr Price, Great Vaynor, appealed for D. W. Lewis, his waggoner. There were 2 men of .mili- tary age on the farm.. Disallowed but given till 1st May. Mrs Jones, the Gigrin, appeared again for her 2 sons. This was an adjourned case from the preceding week to make further inquiries. The result was that the claim of Arthur Gordon Jones was disallowed, and Frank Sydney Jones was conditionally exempted. Lady's Protests. I Miss Lawrence, Pencaehaidd, appealed for the exemption of her nephew, John Price. He was the cowman and waggoner, the only man on the farm of 30 acres. The farm could not go on without him, and she could not live without him. The recruiting officer asked if he was so neces- sary, how often did he go to Lampeter?—That in his business, not mine. The claim was disallowed. Hearing this Miss Lawrence waxed eloquent in protests, saying If he goes we shall all go. Accusing the Tribunal of some sinister and evil influence behind the scene working against her, she said that that evil would appear against them in the day of judg- ment. And going out with the parting shot, "If we shan't live together we shall die together." Mr Hamer, Pencaeglasson, appealed for his workman. Temporary exemption till May 27th. Mr W. Francis Price, Cwmbrenlli, Abbeycwm- hir, appealed for himself and for W; P. Powell, his waggoner. Mr Price as tenant was granted conditional exemption. Ploughed 19 acres, kept 4 horses and 24 cattle, the farm 130 acres, beside the hill. His other workman, who was his bro- ther, worked only at times with him. He believ- ed he was under oath to the government to obey the call when needful for building depots. He was 42 years of age. The case was adjourned for inquiries. Mr Williams, Fron, farming 130 acres, ap- pealed for horseman and shepherd, who was his son. Ploughed 15 acres, owned 15 cattle and 130 sheep. Conditional exemption. Mr H. Griffiths, Tirfana, appealed for his man, the only one on the bytake. He could not do without his seta, and if the man was taken they could not farm, but only look after the stock. Temporary exemption till May 27th. Mr Thomas Owen Jenkins, Old Castle, appeal- ed for himself as the only man working for his father on the Neuadd farm. His father is an invalid. They used to have 6 men on the farm, now they have only 3. The eldest son also ap- pealed for himself as the manager of farm, as well as worker. Conditional exemption to the two. E. Rees, Cefnllech, joint tenant "with his father, appealed for himself. Granted conditional ex- emption. He appealed also for their waggoner, they' ploughed 20 acres, owned 32 cattle. Tem- porary exemption till May 27th. C. Victor Worthing, Llwyn Morfil, was appeal- ed for by his mother. One son was gone to the forces. Farm 50 acres, 3 acres wheat, had 16 cattle, 70 ewes. Conditional exemption. E. T. Williams, Cwinhir, farming 253 acres, appealed for himself. Conditional exemption. T. "Price Layton, Nanthir, appealed for by his father, aged 62. Farmed 80 acres, 15 ploughed, 15 cattle, 2 horses. Another son from home. Appeal disallowed, but 2 months given before calling up. W. Williams, Wernddu, Fenybont, appealed the second time for his waggoner, who ploughed 40 acres, had 80 cattle,, had 2 servants beside. Temporary exemption till May 27th. Mr Williams, Baily Neuadd, appealed again on behalf of his son, who is phyaicaUy weak. This case was adjourned from March 4th. A medical certificate from Dr. Richardson was presented testifying to his being medically unfit. Conditional exemption. Mr Rees. Pantdrain, appealed for his wag- goner. Temporary exemption till 27th May. Mrs Davies, Asfield, appealed for her workman. Temporary exemption till 27th May. Mr D. H. Bound, Llwynbrain, was allowed conditional exemption. Frank A. Williams, Abereskir, was appealed for by J. Meredith, bailiff. The only man beside himself on the farm. Granted temporary exemp- tion till May 27th. Edward Wozeneroft, Cwmscaven, tenant farm- er, farming 620 acres. Had 2 brothers at home, had 50 cattle, 600 sheep. Conditional exemption. J. Price Lewis, Fferen, farming 90 acres, 21 cattle. Conditional exemption. Mrs Thompson, Llyswen, appealed for her son, W. Thompson. She already had 2 sons serving. Farm 20 acres, had 7 cattle, she as- sisted with them and gave monetary assistance. Granted conditional exemption. Arthur Davies, Ash Villa, Penybont, appealed for his only son, who was in business as corn and coal merchant, also was tenant of Cadwgan Hall Mill, and assisted him (his father) at the mill. 'Conditional exemption. W. Williams, Rhyddol, appealed for wag- goner and only man. Granted conditional ex- emption. T. Worthing, Brynhoveth, appealed for son and only man. Granted conditional exemption. George Morgan, Rhayader, appealed for him- self, had been an old Volunteer for 12 years, suf- fered from fjprained knee .and varicose veins. Conditional exemption. J. Mills, Brynicholas, appealed for himself as tenant farmer. Con- ditional exemption. Also for his brother, Arthur Mills. This was disallowed, given till April 15th. Mr Davies, Trelygan Mills, with farm land, appealed for his son, J. Percy Davies. Could not proceed without him. Temporary ex- emption till May 27th. Mr Price, Rbeol, ap- pealed for his son, who was his waggoner. The other son was in France. Farm 145 acres, em- ployed 25. Granted conditional exemption. Mr Maseley, Penybont, appealed for his waggoner. Farmed 270 acres, ploughed 20. The only man with him on farm. Can't get more. Condi- tional exemption. Claims Disallowed. J. T. Morris, Penybont, wheelwright and car- penter, appealed for himself as the supporter of his mother, paying her 17/6 weekly. She had a small holding. One other brother was gone to the front. Claim disallowed. D. Williams, Labour-in-Vain, was appealed for by his mother. She kept two cows. He came when he could to help her, but worked for 'Mr Morgan Lloyd in the town and gave her 1/- a week. Disallowed. Mr Williams appealed for B. Davies, Cwmclyd, his shepherd. His brother had joined the R.W. Fusiliers. Adjourned for a fortnight. Alfred Morgan, Penybont, appealed for his two sons. John, aged 25, who had been working on 'the pipe track. His claim was disallowed. Alfred Mor- gan, the other son, who was at home farming, was granted conditional exemption. Would Stand no Humbug. Thomas Price, shoesmith, Penybont, said that his brother, until about Christmas, worked with him. They discussed together the situation and concluded that one should go. Either was ready, i but the other said he would stand no humbug from any recruiting agents, and he went. He was pleased to say that the Anny recognised in him one of its experts in shoeing, and he was now appointed horse shoeing instructor at Wool- wicii. (Applause). Conditional exemption. Alfred Hay ward, Baily, Newbridge, appealed for his cowman. Temporary exemption May

I R.A.M.C. AT LLANDRINDOD. I INTERESTING DOINGS. I At the Wesleyan Church, on Sunday evening, the service was taken by Pte. E. J. Smith, DidB- bury College. At the Congregational Church, on Sunday even- ing, the sermon was preached by Pte.' Selwyn Davies (of Brecon Memorial College). At the Wesley Guild on Tuesday, Pte. A. T. Rich gave a capital paper on "Billy Bray, the Cornish Evangelist." There was a good attend- ance. The Welsh Parade Service on Sunday was to the Friends' Meeting House, when the special preacher was Principal W. Edwards, D.D., Car- diff Baptist College. Capt. R. F. T. Newbury has left for active ser- vice, and was given a hearty send off by members of the Unit. The railway station echoed with the cheers of the men. Mr Penry Jones has been able to make arrange- ments for the Football Cup Competition, and medals will also be offered. At least four R.A.M.C. teams are expected to compete. An open social took place at the Friends' Meet- ing House on Monday evening, when music was provided by the >Mi#ses Bentley. Games were played, and refreshments provided. There was a fair attendance. The Anglican members of the Unit have formed a. Church Guild, and met for a devotional evening in the Rectory room on Thursday. Two curates are amongst .the number, Private Evans, from Penarth, and Private Doig, from the Isle of Man. Pte. J. L. Watkins (Hartley College) took part in the service on the Congregational Church on Sunday morning, and, in the evening, Pte. Selwyn Davies preached a powerful sermon on "Achan's sin." Pte. Megickr sang "Carey's "Nearer my God to Thee." One of the new recruits to the Unit is Mr Vaughan Taylor, who has rendered exceptionally good service as the Company Commander of the Leominster Volunteer Training Corps. Mr Vaughan Taylor was presented by his comrades at Leominster with an illuminated address and a silver salver on leaving, and was accorded a hearty send-off on his final departure. An R.A.M.C. eleven met the Llandrindod Wednesdays in a football match on the Rock House Ground this week, and emerged victorious by five ggals to two. The Wednesdays, for whom Pl-tdllips and A. Weale netted, played prettily to- gether, but the superior weight and stamina, of the soldiers eventua-Ily told, though they were only a goal ahead until the closing minutes. As the result of examinations, the following promotions have taken place Lance-Cor- porals G. W. Boaden, Headingley College, Leeds; G. H. Wayne, Didsbury College; A. Langford Jones, M.A., Church of England; A. S. Whitehead, L.D., Church of England; Evans; J. Williams, Liverpool University; H. Williams; and Baston, Handsworth College. Corporals 1 C. L. Smith; W. Silver, B.A., New College; and J. K. Whitehead .(Wesleyan College). Further examinations will take place at an early date. At the Baptist Tabernacle, on Sunday, the whole of the services were taken by members of the Welsh Unit. Pte. Morgan (Cardiff Baptist College) introduced the morning service and Pte. Morris (Cardiff Baptist College) preached. In the evening, Pte. A. Davies (Calgary, Canada) in- troduced, and Pte. R. Williams (Bangor Theo- logical College) preached. The services were well attended. Being missionary Sunday, the members of the unit gave their services honor- ary, thus enabling the Church to send a better collection. Pte. Daniel Jones, B.A., B.D. (Cardiff Baptist College) took the children' s ser- vice in the evening. By the kindness of Mr and Mrs Rees Jones (Central Hotel), the Congregational members of the Welsh Unit were entertained by the Congre- gational Church at the Central Hotel on Wednes- day evening, when there was a very full attend- ance of the members of the Church and of the Unit. A ladies' committee provided -an excellent tea, and this was followed by an entertainment. Those who took part included Miss W. Jones, Mr Powell Jones, Miss E. Hurst, Miss Knill, Miss Gwen Davies, Mr J. M. Griffiths, Mr A. F. Vil- liers, Master Bobbie Roberts, Mr Idris Davies, and members of ,the Welsh Unit and convalescent soldiers from the local hospitals. The Rev. D. Arthur Davies (pastor) presided. Cordial thanks were tendered to Mr and Mrs Rees Jones, on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Morgan Morris, and the thanks of the guests were voiced by Pte. the Rev. T. L. Davies, B.A. (Sheffield). Thanks were also accorded to the ladies for their kind services.—On the following day, the child- ren of the church and Sunday school were enter- tained at the same hotel. —. ——— .—

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Much interesting matter comes to light aft thfe Tribunals. At Colwyn's meeting on Monday- j for instance—one appellant, who had hundreds of j sheep, said he could not possibly manage with j less labour now, and, in the shearing season, 'the I position would be hopeless. A Member If this 1. man goes there will be no khaki for the Army? Appellant: That's it, sir J (Laughter.)

I Colwyn Tribunal. I FARMERS' APPEALS. I "WILLING TO GO IF- Mr H..Evan-Thomas (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Colwyn Tribunal, at the Board Room, Builth Wells, on Monday, and others present were Messrs. Edwin Davies (Wernhusmon), Thomas Davies (Vronolaa), Will. Prothero (Gliannant), T. L. Vaughan and W. W. Lennard (clerk). Major E. Aubrey Thomas re- presented the military authorities. I Rural Postman's Case. I The case was considered of Thomas Jones (C-rosswa.y, Cregrina.), rnrad postman, adjourned at last meeting So that the military representative should have time to enquire if it were possible for him to be examined by a military doctor. Major Thomas said that it would be better for the applicant to turn up when called upon. If his eyesight were defective and made him unfit for the fighting line, there were many other jobs in the Army he could do. Perhaps he would do for garrison duties at home or abroad. Mr Edwin Davies pointed out thalt Jones' eyesight was very ba.d, as he could only read the addresses on letters with great difficulty. Temporary exemption was granted for one day, Jones, being an unattested man, will have two months before the is called up. Willing to Go If. William Williams (Penpwllau, Disserth) ap- pealed for absolute exemption on behalf of this son, who works at home on the farm. The appli- cant isaid that he could not do without his son. He had 80 acres of land and he ploughed about 3 acres. He himself was 70 years of age and could not do muob work. His son was 39 years old and was willing to so if other men from the district were treated the same. Perhaps it was right to say that some of his neighbours ploughed more land than they did, but he was sure that, his neighbours had to buy seed oaits every year, but he was able to grow sufficient for his own use. All he asked for was fair treat- meant. The chairman said that absolute exemption would be granted, and the military representative could object. Major Thomas said that, if he objected in this case, he would review other cases in the district, so that Ithey should be all treated alike. Mr Bryan Smith, Llandrindod Wells, appealed for exemption on behalf of Sydney Smith, a. married man, employed at the Red Cross Hos- pital at Llandrindod Wells, as stoker and care- taker of a pumping machine at the hospital. Tem- porary exemption to the 30ith of April was grant- ed, and the Tribunal expressed an opinion that a man above military age could do the work. James Jones, 'Trevaughan, Aberedw, appealed on behalf of Alexander Morris, a workman, stating .that his farm was over 230 acres and that he tilled between 38 and 40 acres. Morris, was a married man, and, if he were taken, the only labour that would be left on the farm would be himself and a boy of 18. The female labour on the farm consisted of his mother and sister, and the latter had to do the milking. The applicant broke his leg some five years Ago and was not able to do as much work now as before the accident. Mr Thomas Davies said that this was :a deserv- ing case, as it would be impossible for Mr Jones to manage without the man. He had a large hill attached to his farm and an enormous quantity of fencing to do. Absolute exemption was granted. John Thomas, Llandrindod Wells, appealed on behalf of his cowiman, John Lanwarne, stating that his farm was a large one, of which 23 acres was under the plough. He had only one other man on the farm and tried his best to get a man above military age, but had failed. Tem- porary exemption was granted. Thomas Worthing (Dolgorred, Disserth) ap- pealed on behalf of his son, Charles Worthing, and stated that they used to have three men on the farm, but now the had only two. He had an- other farm in the Elan Valley, and it was looked after by his son, who lived by himself, but they f had to help him dn the harvest. The sheep from the hill farm were brought down to Dolgarred for the lambing season, and they had to look after them. They ploughed 24 acres of land at Dol- garred. He had eight sons, five of whom were married. Absolute exemption was -granted. The application of Mr Thomas (Rheol, New- bridge), on behalf of this son, for absolute exemp- tion, was considered and granted. Thomas Davies (Vronolau) applied for abso- lute exemption for his workman, John Henry Davies, who had been in his service 15 years. The application was granted, appellant being now practicaNy without any other labour at all.

Radnorshire Doctors I I. AND THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE. I The following appeared in the last issue of the "Hospital" :— In the county of Radnor there were in one quarter last yea.r fourteen deaths from tuber- culosis, but during that period only four cases were notified to the county medical officer. At- tention was called to this statement at a meeting of the Insurance Committee, and the chairman agreed 4thait it was a serious matter. If things went on like that, he ea-id, the work of the Memorial Association would be reduced to a farce. On the face of it there seems to have been default on the part of the local medical prac- titioners to notify, but it was suggested that part of the explanation was that some of the cases were dealt with by the military authorities. Pos- sibly the friends of ,the patients were reluctant to report cases until too late-a contingency not at all unfamiliar to tuberculosis officers in Wales. In any case, It is hardly conceiYabi? that the doc- tors of Radnorshire deserve the strictures pamed upon them. It is pure exaggeration to describe them as deliberately 'setting a.t naught the efforts of those who were trying to stamp out the white plague.'

Radnorshire Soldier I Dies at Southwold. INQUEST AND FUNERAL. A distressing accident occurred a.t Southwold (Suffolk) last week, resulting in the death pf Driver Price Mytton Owen. Before joining the Montgomeryshire Yeo- manry, shortly after the outbreak of the war, de- ceased resided at Cwm-y-gaist, near Llangunllo. He was well-known and highly respected in the district. Deceased was 23 years of age, and the inquest was on Thursday. Pte. James Kenneth Griffiths said he was de- livering hay at the Quartermaster's Stores. De- ceased was with him, and they had two horses and a wagon. Having finished unloading, he got from the wagon on to the pole in order to mount. As he passed along he put his hand on the rump of each horse, which started them. He struggled to keep his feet and get into the saddle, but the horses kicked and they both bolted. Deceased fell between the near side horse and the wagon. The vehicle struck some buildings, and witness saw the deceased kicked -by one of the horses. It all happened so quickly that there was no chance of 'anyone rendering assistance. The deceased was dragged along by the wagon. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. The Funeral. I The funeral took place at Southwold Parish I Church on 'Saturday, with full military, honours. The cortege was preceded by the firing party, fol- lowed by the band of the Post Office Rifles play- ing funeral marches. There was a large attend- ance of officers, N.C.O.'s and men of D. Squad- ron, to which deceased belonged. The service was taken by the Rev. J. Handingham and the Hev. Powell (chaplain to rffie Welsh Brigade). At the conclusion of the service, volleys were fired over the grave and the "Last Post" sounded by the regimental trumpeters. A number of beauti- ful wreaths were sent.

Chairman's Catechism AT LLANDRINDOD PETTY SESSIONS. At Llandrindod Wells Petty Sessions, on Tues- day, an application was made by Mrs J. Arthur, of the Middleton Arms Hotel, Llandrindod Well&, for the transfer of .the licence of her hotel to an- other applicant. Asked if she wished the licence transferred to Mr Lewis Lewis, who was in the court, Mrs Arthur said she did not apply for the licence to be transferred to any one in particular, but Mr Lewis said that he was the applicant for the licence. The chairman (Dr. J. Morgan Evans) then a-sk- ed whether the police had any objection, and the acting-chief constable said that he had none, pro- vided the applicant intended to live in the house himself. There was a rumour about that he did not intend to do so. On being sworn applicant stated, in reply to the acting-chief-constable, that he intended to live in the house himself, and that be was himself responsible for the application which was being made. The Chairman A fine strong young man like you might do something else, and some crippled man might manage this house. But that is a matter for you to decide. :You are a strong healthy man? Mr Lewis Yes, sir. v The Chairman Who has the licence now? The Clerk Mrs Arthur. The Chairman You have found no difficulty? Mrs Arthur No. The chairman repeated that a man of deficient physique might very well manage this house, and Lewis, an exceptionally strong man, might be of more service to his country. Still, that was only his private opinion. The house was at present run by a woman. In reply to Mr J. Jones (a magistrate), Lewis said he had made arrangements to take the house over, and he was taking it absolutely on his own. Mr Jones You are prepared to swear that? Lewis Yes, sir. The Chairman Are you a married man? Lewis No, sir. Mr Jones Who will live with you? Lewis One of my sisters. The Ch airma-n You will live on the premises and devote your whole time to the business of the house ? I Lewis Yes, sir. The Chairman Well, in view of the scarcity of good men, you will be wasted. How old are you? Lewis I am over military age. I was born in July, 1869. The Chairman You quite understand that it is only a temporary transfer we are considering to- day? Lewis Yes, sir. The Chairman If anything further comes to our knowledge, we reserve the right t# re-consider the whole matter. We are not committing our- eelves to a permanent transfer to-day. Mr J. Hurst (a magistrate) said he thought there ought tobe a man to manage the house. The Chairman Yes, but a man with one arm or a cripple could do it. Temporary transfer was granted.

COLWYN'S TRIBUNAL. CONDUCT OF ITS PROCEEDINGS. STRAIGHT AND IMPARTIAL. Statements having reached this office, and, also, appeared in a section of the Press", to the effect that 'Colwyn Tribunal was too Lenient in the granting of exemptions—absolute and tempor- ary-tlhe Editor of this journal personally attend- ed the proceedings at Builth on Monday and was thus enabled to form his own opinions. Capt. E. Aubrey Thomas represented the military, and the members present at the Tribunal were Messrs. H: Evan-Thomas (chairman), T. Davies, W. Prothero, T. L. Vaughan and Edwin Davies. Mr W. W. Lennard also attended as clerk. Several cases—mostly of an agricultural nature —were dcalIt with. The military representative keenly watched the interests of the Army, and every case was thoroughly sifted and treated on its merits. Appellants were most courteously received and questioned by the chairman, and were allowed seating accommodation and made to feel perfectly at ease. No undesirable ques- tions were asked, and the appellants were thoroughly made to feel they were not up for any breach of the law. Unsavoury comment upon people's circumstances was also noticeably avoided. Absolulte exemptions were only granted wheane "absolutely" necessary. Cases occurred of farm- ers with hundreds of acres of land with only just a hand or two, and the fact occurred to one that it was nothing Jess tihan extra-ordinary as to how so much area could have been farmed with m little labour. Compara.tively few men were now to be found on the land at all, and critics must remember that farmers have, for years past, been managin-, as best they could with the minimum amount of labour. We unhesitatingly declare that Colwyn's Tri- bunal is handling a very difficult task in a strict- ly fair, straightforward and impartial manner, and we do not feel justified in opening our columns to what appears to us unfair comment.

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RHAYADER TRIBUNAL-Continued. 27th. George R. Price, Brynsaesneg, appealed for himself. He worked for his mother, who, was a widow. He left the grocery business to re- turn home at the death of his brother, and was in sole charge of farm. Conditional exemeption. Mr Dykes, Cochytwll, appealed for his workman. Temporary exemption till May 15th. Mrs Jones, Triangle, appealed for her two sens, who assisted her in the meal and corn business. One son, the youngest, Ronald Jones, had enlisted. Another, Mr Tom Jones, on ac- count of ill-health, was exempted. Now she claimed for John Ernest Jones, which appeal was disallowed, and claimed for Herbert Jones, who was'granted temporary exemption till 27th May. Mr George, Newbridge, appealed for his son, who was cowman and mail-driver. Temporary exemp- tion till 27th May. Mr Jones, Llawrllan, ap- pealed for his waggoner.. Temporary exemp- tion May 27th. Miss Drew, Tynpistyll, appealed for their general workman. Temporary exemption May 27th. Mr E. Jones, J.P., Pantydwr, ap- pealed for their general workman and carter. Temporary exemption May 27th. Mr Price, Vir- gwm, appealed for himself, ,the other brother hav- ing gne. Conditional exemption. Mr Morgan, Gwardolau, appealed for his son. Told to appeal when he would receive the call from the military. James Davies, Llwynbenbow, cowman, appealed for himself as an indispensable till May 27th. Mr Thomas, Maes Cottage, appealed for himself. Granted conditional exemption. Edward Lloyd, carpenter, Rhayader, was exempted conditionally on presenting a medical certificate testifying him to be unfit. Mr Hope, Rock Terrace, chauffeur te Dr. Richardson, was, on the ground of his work and medically unfit, granted conditional exemption.