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Radnorshire's M.O.H. I Dr, Harding Secures Temporary Appointment. LIVELY DEBATE. Aid. C. C. Rogers presided at a meeting of the Radnor- shire County Council on Friday, when there were present Mr J. Hamer (vice-chairman), Ald. Sir Powlett Milbank, Bart., Ald. J. W. Stephens, Ald. J. Price, Ald. A. Edwards, Ald. C. Powell, Rev. H. L. Kewley, Major Gibson Watt, Mr W. Green-Price, Mr J. R. Bache, Mr W. M. Baylis, Mr H. W. Duff-Gordon, Mr W. Roberts, Mr E. Williams, Mr T. Davies, Mr B. P. Lewis, Mr J. Hurst, Mr C. Vaughan Weale, Mr S. B. Meredith. Mr J. Evans, Mr R. Hughes, Mr E. Lewis, Mr J. O. Bufton, Mr T. L. Vaughan, Mr T. B. Goodwin, Mr H.- Evan- Nir T. L. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan (clerk), Mr G. W. Moseley (deputy-clerk), Mr T. L. Wishlade (road sur- veyor), Mr A. Millward (deputy county surveyor), Mr Rd. Jones (deputy chief constable), and Mr C. S. W. Powell (inspector of weights and measures, &c.). In moving the adoption of the Finance Committee's report, Mr J. Hamer asked the council to make an ad- dition to the accounts passed for payment, viz., the sum of ?37 10s to Mr Wellings Thomas (county sur- veyor). This was three-quarters' salary, as he had not been paid anything since September last. A communi- cation had been received from the Local Government Board, stating that it would be in order to pay an offi- cial his salary if he had appointed a substitute to carry on his work. Mr J. O. Bufton thought they should know their exact position first. If Mr Hamer were prepared to pay the full salary to Mr Wellings Thomas, not only as county surveyor, but in respect of his duties under the Edu- cation Committee, he considered that it should he made perfectly clear that they were now receiving the same services as Mr Thomas rendered. If a deputy only re- ceived half the salary, he- was only going to give half- service. He thought they should pay Mr Thomas what he was paying his deputy. Mr Thomas Davies was afraid that the duties—as re- garded schools in the out-lying districts—had not been so faithfully carried out since Mr Thomas left for ac- tive service. Mr B. P. Lewis thought they would fall in with Mr Hamer's suggestion, if they were assured that the full sum was paid to the deputy. Mr Hamer thought that, as Mr Thomas had engaged a deputy, he was entitled to his salary, but he did not know what were the arrangements between him and his deputy. As far as he knew, the deputy had given every attention, required, but it might be that some schools had not been attended to. and it was quite right that these matters should be brought to the notice of the council. They had, however, nothing to do with the surveyor's duties under the Education Committee that morning, and, before the meeting of the Education Com- mittee in the afternoon, he would consult him about these. The county buildings had been kept in an effi- cient state. The chairman said he agreed with the people who had raised this criticism. When changes were made,, they should have some guarantee as to the duties be- ing carried out. Very likely, schools near Llandrindod had received better treatment than some of those out- side, but he would like to point out that it was the duty of school-managers to bring matters, such as re- pairs required, &c., to the notice of the surveyor. Mr B. P. Lewis was sorry that Mr Hamer had given no assurance as to the juties having been carried out satisfactorily. There was, however, no reflection upon Mr Millward, as it was some time after Mr Thomas left that he was appointed, and then at a very small salary—about half, he believed. Mr S. B. Meredith held the same opinion as Mr T. Davies, that the outside schools had not received the same attention as those more central, and, in reply to his question, the chairman said nothing had been stat- ed as to how man) times this official should visit the schools. Mr Bufton said that, if arrangements were made be- tween Mr Thomas and Mr Millward for part of the work only to be done, he objected to the full salary being paid. They had been waiting for Mr Wellings-Thomas to come to the council to explain matters. The council were never asked whether he should go on active ser- vice or not, and they were not told that he intended to appoint a deputy. The salary was paid for some con- siderable time when no one was appointed to xo the work, so he thought they were entitled to .he in- formation which he had asked for—the precise terms of the arrangement between Mr Thomas and his deputy. The chairman put it to the meeting."that an instruct- ion be added to the report that the salary be paid," but this was lost, only four voting for it. Mr Bufton then moved that the salary be paid on the understanding that the whole of the work undertaken I by Mr Wellings-Thomas he carried out by Mr Millward. Mr B. P. Lewis seconded, and this was carried, Mr Hamer observing that this was, practically, what they had asked for in the first instance. I Mr Bache's Proposal. "Number 6" was certainly the item on the agenda in which members seemed to be most keenly interested, and, immediately this stage was reached, Mr J. R. Bache proposed that Ex-Councillor Dr. Richard Harding, New Radnor, be appointed "a temporary part-time medical officer for the county." If there were anyone to whom this appointment was due. said Mr Bache, it was to Dr. Harding, who undertook the duties when the council were in difficulties, and, when he undertook them, no doubt he was not aware of the amount of time they would take, or of the time that the war was likely to last. They were very sorry that there was any necessity to appoint a temporary medical officer, as they had all hoped that the war would have been ended before now. He appreciated the work which Dr. Harding had done, and it had been appreciated by high- er authorities. He believed that a large number of members of that authority had appreciated it also. He had saved the county from difficulties, and he (Mr Bache) thought they should have had a difficulty in obtaining an officer at all, and. even if they did. he thought they should have had to pay a high salary. They were a wonderful people to talk about economy, especially in time of war. Dr. Harding had saved them £ 200 in salary, and had not lost grants. He thought the council should he unanimous in appointing Dr. Harding. (Hear, hear.) He had carried out the duties so as to satisfy the Local Government Board and the Board of Education, and. although there had been some "mud-slinging" at their meeting that day, he thought it would not stick. He quoted from the Board's letter, in which they said they regarded these arrangements as much the best that could be made in the circumstances, and they much regretted their ter- mination. (This referred to the arrangements which had been made for carrying on Dr. Pole's work by Dr. Harding, and to the latter's resignation.) Surely, pro- ceeded Mr Bache. that should carry weight with the council. Some might say that he had no right to talk like this about one who held different opinions to him- self, but he would remind them that to-day there was a political truce. If there had been no such truce, lie was not a manly man who would not put anything aside to appoint a man who had done what Dr. Harding had done for the county. He thought they shonld put everythin" g else aside, and not consider any other ap- plication, even if sent in. Dr. Pole's salary was not stopped till last January, and Dr. Harding did not re- ceive it. He thought it was unfair to say that the ex- penditure. as given, was caused by Dr. Hording. The sum of the £110 was not mentioned. He thought this should be taken into account. It was wonderful how figures could he manipulated to suit some people. He did not wish to labour the question, but, if anything was due to any man in Radnorshire, this was due to Dr. Harding. The terms of the appointment would be-salary, £175. with £i5 for travelling expenses. Mr Bufton pointed out that they were appointing a temporary, not a deputy, medical officer, and had they the right to appoint anyone to act in a dual capacity? The chairman replied that this would be a matter for the Local Government Board.. Mr Bufton asked if it were usual to appoint an om- cer who had only recently resigned his connection with the body which were appointing? The clerk replied that the rule, which stated that members must resign six months before taking office, applied to hoards of guardians, not to county councils. Mr Bufton said they were told by Dr. Harding that it was physically impossible for him to do the work. He did not think they were justified in appointing a gentleman who was unable, physically, to do the work, owing to other duties. He failed to see any reason or justification in asking the council, in face of the statement made by Dr. Harding, to vote for an ap- plicant. who said he was physically incompetent to take on this omce, Mr T. Davies believed they should take this point into consideration. He considered it was one of the most important. He was very sorry to say anything about a man in his absence, but it was to their know- ledge that, when Dr. Harding resigned, it was with the excuse that it was physically impossible for him to carry out the duties. Were they—business men repre- senting the whole of the county—going to appoint a medical man that day who had told them that it was phvsically impossible for him to do the iork? If they did, it would look very had in thj "eyes" of the county. He was under the impression that they should not have had an application from Dr. Harding if they had not had one from Dr. Stead. Dr. Harding said they would never get an application at the sal- arv. How was it, at the eleventh hour, that he thought wise to send in an application? Had his health improved? Had he got so much younger in years? Dr. Harding told them that they should have to pay £ 700 a year. Why should he get their sympathy? He could not for the life of him see why if he were anxious to burden the county with f300 or R400 a year more than the sum advertised. There voted for Dr. Harding, 19; and for Dr. Stead, 5: and the chairman said: I declare the proposition for Dr. Harding carried. (Applause.^

Radnorshire Tribunal. I POSTPONEMENT IN HARVEST CASES. I "AN EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOM." I Radnorshire Appeal Tribunal met at Llandrindod Wells on Saturday. Sir Powleti Milbank presided, and others present were Mrs C. C. Rogers, Mrs J. L. Allcock, Messrs. C. C. Rogers, J. O. Bufton, W. Tho- mas and J. Pryce, with Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan (clerk), and Mr G. W. Moseley (deputy clerk). Capt. Shrimpton represented the military authorities. The clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board stating that an arrangement had been made between the War Office and the Board of Agriculture to the effect that if the agricultural and military re- presentatives to an appeal tribunal agreed, request might be made to the appeal tribunal to postpone the hearing of agricultural cases until after harvest, it being considered it would be inadvisable in the national interest to take farmers and their employees away from their work during the busy time or harvest. If such application were made with the concurrence of the military representative, the appeal tribunal would be justified in adjourning cases accordingly. It was desirable, however, that all cases so adjourned should be dealt with as soon as possible after the harvest. Mr Rogers pointed out that some farmers might have only a hay harvest, and no cereals. The clerk mentioned that 18 cases were affected by the new regulation. Most of the cases were from Rhayader, which was a late district. It was agreed that the cases be adjourned to the next meeting, the applicants not to be then given notice unless the military required. Richard Stanley Marpole (32, married, 4 children), farmer, Cefnpole, Beguildy, appealed against the re- fusal of the Knighton tribunal to grant him exemp- tion. He stated that he farmed 7 acres of land, and had the right to turn out on the open mountain. He had 4 acres of hay to mow, and one acre of ploughed land. If he had to go he would be compelled to sell, and break up the home. By Mr Rogers: He had cut about two acres of his hay, but had not done the rest because he had been working for other farmers. The decision of the local tribunal was upheld. John Hallbrook, keeper, Llanbadarn-fynydd, was re- fused exemption by Knighton tribunal, against which decision he now appealed.. He said he had to look after between 10,000 and 11,000 acres. He thought it hard he should haVe to go, because there were plenty of single men yet in the district. I In the course of cross-examination it transpired that applicant would not necessarily remain in the district were exemption granted, as the property had recently changed hands. Exemption was refused. "Keepers Required"! I Mr T. R. Davies, Llananno, appealed for Harold Thomas Stewart, gamekeeper, who looked after the shooting over 7,000 acres. Two other keepers had left to join the army, and Stewart, when he entered into his employ, had been certified unfit for service. Three keepers were really required. Stewart had now been passed for general service, and the application was refused. Harry Mann (38, married), gardener, employed by Lady Brydges, appealed for further exemption, stating that he was in sole charge of the garden and water supply. Four employees had joined the army, and another would be going shortly. Two months' exemption was granted. George Pugh, timber haulier and feller, Cwmdauddwr, who stated that he was felling timber which was sold to the Government, was given till August 7th, which will carry two additional months, with leave to appeal again if he could pjoduce evidence that he had in the meantime been constantly employed in that work. John Ernest Morris (32, married), architect and sur- veyor, Llandrindod Wells, was given till August 30th, with leave to appeal again. A somewhat unusual practice, apparently peculiar to Radnorshire, was brought to light on the hearing of the appeal of Mr A. Garrod for an employee, James William Dyke (29), on his farm at Presteign. Dyke was a general farm worker, and, also, had charge of an entire horse. Applicant had 47 acres of land, 76 sheep, 6 horses, and some pigs and fowls. Two sons had joined the Army and two daughters were engaged in munition work. Applicant said he had the sheep "on the half." He fed and looked after the ewes, and took half the lambs. The Clerk: It is an extraordinary custom and, ap- parently, exists only in Radnorshire. Answering the Tribunal, applicant admitted, amidst laughter, that it was a paying business. Capt. Shrimpton said applicant told the Knighton Tribunal nothing about "halves." Applicant: I believe I did. Capt. Shrimpton said he would, with the permission of the Tribunal, call evidence to prove the contrary. The Hon. F. Clegg Hill said applicant told the Knigh- ton Tribunal several times they were his own sheep. Inquiries were instituted, with the result that it was discovered 25 ewes and some lambs belonged to a per- son at Pemhridge. Applicant contended that the sheep were his own for 12 months, and he advised the Knighton Tribunal to this effect. The chairman said applicant would be allowed to keep Dyke till August 15th. He wished to tell appli- cant, however, that though he might not actually have made false statements, he had gone very near to it. Applicant: It was quite an error. The Chairman: You led the local tribunal to be- lieve the sheep belonged to you, and you have laid your self open to prosecution. You and others must be more careful in stating facts. It is very difficult, unless people speak the absolute truth, to give a fair decision, ,ti you did not speak the truth at Knighton, because t'ee times you said the sheep belonged to you. This de- ci-ion is final.

Funeral at Knighton. I THE LATE MR THOMAS STEPHENS, KNIGHTON. I The funeral of Mr Thomas Stephens, Jenkinalis farm, Knighton (whose death we recorded last week), took place on Tuesday afternoon. At the family resi- dence, about 1J miles from the town. Rev. T. R. Broad (Victoria Road Baptist Church) conducted a short ser- vice, after which the procession wended its way to Knighton. The family mourners and others were Mrs Stephens (widow), Mr and Mrs Wilkins (son-in-law and daugh- ter), Mr and Mrs Franklin (son-in-law and daughter), Mr and Mrs J. R. Bache (brother-in-law and sister), Messrs. J. and B. Murdock (brothers-in-law), Mr J. Edwards (Barton, Kington), Mr E. Thomas (Coed-y- Hendre), Mr R. Bache (Lyonshall), Mr R. W. Bache (Great Quebb), Messrs. C. Davies, G. H. Medlicott and E. Davies (Knighton), Mr A. Davits (Goitre), Mr J. Reeve (United Counties' Bank), Mr G. Collins (Gwern- affel), Mr W. Williams (Upper Woodhouse), Mr and Mrs E. Probert (Lower Woodhouse), Mrs Beavan (Bowdlers farm), Mrs Bright (The Firs), Mr C. Evans, Mr W. A .Collins, Mr J. Cartwright, Mr and Mrs Wat- kins (Westwood), Mrs Phillips, Mrs Shaw, Mr J. E. Lewis (Knighton), Messrs. G. Thomas, Beresford, S. Thomas (Blaenydre), W. Lewis and F. Moseley (Knigh- ton). A numerous company of friends was assembled at the Wesleyan Church, where the Rev. A. D. Baskerville (superintendent minister) conducted the service. The hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "When I survey the won- drous Cross," were sung, and Mrs G. H. Medlicott im- pressively played the dead march in "Saul" on the organ as the procession left the church. At the ceme- tery. the committal service was read by Rev. A. D. Baskerville and the prayer offered by Rev. T. R. Broad. Mr Meredith Thomas was the undertaker, and the cof- fin was made by Mr W. Weale. The bearers were Messrs. P. Swancott (Farrington), P. Beavan (Bowdlers farm), A. Whittall (Knighton). J. Palfrey (Llanshay), A. Pugh (The Grove) and W. Xicholls (Bryncalled). A beautiful collection of floral tributes were placed on the grave, viz. From his sorrowing wife. In loving remembrance of dear father, from Mr and Mrs Wilkins. With loving memory of dear father, from Mr and Mrs Franklin. In loving memory of our dear brother, from Mr and Mrs J. R. Bache. With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J. Murdock. With love from his little grand-children, Geoffrey and Douglas. With deep sympathy, from Mr John Edwards, Barton. With kind remembrance, from Sir Francis Edwards.M.P. With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Williams, Upper Woodhouse. With deepest sympathy from Mr John Reeve. With deepest sympathy, from Mr P. Swancott and family. With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Meredith Thomas and family. In loving memory, from V.E.B. With deep sympathy, from Mr A. M. Pugh. With Mr and Mrs Rowland Tench's sympathy. With heartfelt love, from two workmen. Arthur and Edmund Davies. 967

Radnorshire County Distress I Committee. A meeting of the Radnorshire Committee for the Pre- vention and Relief of Civil Distress was held at Llan- drindod Wells on Friday. There were only two cases to consider. Those in attendance included, besides those mentioned «8 having been present at other county meetings. Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., Mrs Nicholls (Rhavader), Mrs W. A. Sims, Mr D. C. Davies, and Mr W. Thomas (Presteign). «

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The Pensions1 Act. 1 RADNORSHIRE'S COMMITTEE. The new Local Committee under Naval and Army Pensions Act was appointed at Radnorshire County Council on Friday as follows: Painscastle, Mr T. Davies and Mr W. M. Baylis; Presteign, Rev. H. L. Kewley and Mr W. Green-Price; Knighton, Mr J. R. Bache and Mr T. B. Goodwin; New Radnor, Mr H. Huff Gordon and Mr S. B. Meredith; Rhayader, Mr B. P. Lewis and Mr R. Hughes; Penybont, Mr J. Hamer and Mr J. Evans; Llandrindod Wells, Mr J. Hurst and Mr J. 0. Bufton; Colwyn, Mr T. Lant and Mr W. Vaughan Weale; Soldiers' and Sailors' Families As- sociation and Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society, Mrs C. C. Rogers, Mrs C. Venables-Llewelyn, Mrs W. A. Sims, the Hon. Miss Gertrude Walsh, Mrs Nicholls, and •Mrs G. W. Moseley; Radnorshire Territorial Associa- tion, Aid. C. C. Rogers. Five Labour members have still to be elected, and it has been arranged that these, shall be elected by the Insurance Committee, the National Union of Railwaymen, and the National Federation of Postmen, three by the first-named and one each by the latter two.

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Many readers will regret to learn that Lieiit. J. Hux- ley (South Wales Borderers) was killed in action on the 17th ult. He was formerly engaged by Mr C. W. Rest as clerk 6f the works in several Breconshire con- tracts, and supervised the erection of Builth Wells Council Schfiols.

I Llandrindod Wells Concert I FOR BARNARDO HOMES. ,,V I A remarkably successful concert, orgamseu by -"y Tom Norton and Mrs Herbert Oliver, was given at too Albert Hall, Llandrindod, on Thursday evening, in K of Dr. Harnardo's Homes. There was a magnificent tendance, largely of visitors, and the beautiful vf gramme of part-songs, choruses, &c., provided by J. Thomas's Royal Pr?e Choir, was immensely apj? ils '¡:rhO} was helfeSt vcey strX, and their performances were of that high artiS' character which is always associated with their -4 pearances. Other items included solos, duets and 1r citations, the artistes including Miss Sybil E,'il* (Garth) Mr Onfel Price and Mias M. Price (Rhayad? Miss M Morgan, Miss Evelyn Arthur, Mrs }!or: Mrs B. Pugh, Miss Gwen Owen, Miss Mary Thof? J Mr ;g. :ew:'j]?:e'iSieaB'avTO  I Miss Mvfanwy Hughes presided at the piano. Enell- were numerous, and every item was splendidly ¡J ceived. Special interest centred in the appearance??, Mr Onfe! Price, of Rhayader, as this was his first pearance at the spa. He possesses a very nice ligo baritone voice, and he was particularly successful v;beo singing with his sister in the duet. "Tell me, gen? stranger." Madame Morgan &nd Madame Pugh gj two of their delightflut quartettes, which were ilf mendously cheered. Miss Gwen Owen secured an .0 core for her song, "When you come home," and Afl, Sybil Evans, who is quite a young performer, cP f vated the audience with her songs, "Will you fly a with me to the moon?" and "The Welsh Girl," t of. latter being given in character. Miss Evelyn ArtDj maintained her reputation as an elocutionist of re. distinction, and Miss Mary Thomas gave a sweet reo; distinction, "Friend." The part-song, "Ora pro nobi^ dering of was a rich musical treat, the soloists heft Miss G? Owen, Mr Onfel Price and Mr T. L. James.. Many visitors expressed great delight with the ing of the choir and the individual artistes, and, at t r close, brief speeches were given by the Rev. D. Artb:. Davies and Mr W. Thomas. The former tendered thaI! j. to Mrs Norton and Mrs Oliver or their work of orf!? sation. congratulating them on their success, and. al  to the choir, conductor and artistes. Mr W. Thon>*j$ in respondmg. mentioned his indebtedne sqt0,tioe Gwen Davies, who had become his accompanist at t ø last moment, his expected accompanist having %"?' from the town at very short notice.

Carmarthen Tragedy. I COUNTY COUNCIL'S COMMENTS.. I Carmarthem:hire County Council at Carmarthen. £ Wednesday, Mr Mervyn Peel, alluding t@ the Caio B? der case, Vailed attention to the evid'nce given ;t t.)o inquest on Dr. Glyn Jones, of LlansaweL on the previo day. It appeared, he said, that there had been ,0100 inscrutable delay in putting a dangerous man ulld control. According to the evidence, the man K threatened to shoot Dr. Rowlands on fS 11th inst., and Dr. Rowlands- had reported t matter to the police. He asked whether inquiry sh0?*t b made into the cause of the delay, if any, in plae, ais dangerous man under control. There ,,as a v strong feeling in the district on the matter. fl Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.o said he agreed with what had been said. It was rj accountable. The man threatened the doctor, who sent for by his mother to see the father, who was IYI' ill.1 The chairman (Mr J. Phillips. St. Clears) said t o fully appreciated what bad been said. The death of v Glyn Jones had been one of the most tragic events the county. Sir James Hill..Tohnes said that Dr. JOPj was one of the most respected men in the county, P" one whom they could ill spare. It was decided that the clerk should call the attt ticn of the Chief Constable to the matter and ask an explanation. j A vote of condolence was passed with the widow i Dr. Jones.

I Sapper J. Mills (Free Streets Brecon), of the RO,ø Engineers Mining Company, is home on leave. He- II $, already heen in mining expeditions at BeaumÐII I Hamel, Serre and Albert. I ————?