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BRICHT SHIPPING PROSPECT. During the last few weeks there has i been a, welcome rush of steamers to the | port, the capacity of the clocks being tested to the utmost, both on the import and the export side. This must be associated with the great improvement that has been brought about in the j navigable channel by the completion of the Carreg Fach scheme. One great re- sult of the increased depth of water is that large steamers can now enter and leave the port on any tide, without run- ning tlic, risk of beine ."nermerl" "s has been their experience in the past. ——i pers ard a l so finding that the despatch of- pel's ar a so nulllg 1a u I fered locally is better than C;11 be ob- tained in any of the other IV(ish ports. All these conskl erations wiU ?eount for All these conSH eral 1  l,uc III Llan- th?..k trade now bemg c^ L]an_ "'1 -'V co¡lfidenee ,Uy. and we ma\ w ance 0f this j look forward to a contiii,tiice of this state, f' t l-' In com pet¡- satisfactory state ot tt? ????? ???_ ? tion with Sw^sea, a 1 ort <\)0_, <111-: tion with ?'?sea ??? han?capped elly lizi,; be en ?lly has b?n jusu{^cjencv ?? ??r. owmg to ? pertinacity of the Harbour Thanks + Thank? persevering with the Carreg Tr\\s scheme, this handicap has now been permanently removed. "With plenty of water available on even the lowest tides, there is no reason why Llanelly should not recover the trade which, owing to the conditions we have described, has been 1" 1 1 diverted to other ports. ANOTHER HOSPITAL. As was to be expected, an appeal has been made to the town of Llanelly to pro- vide additional accommodation for wounded soldiers. The proposal is to <-onvert the fine school at Stebonheath into a hospital under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, and to- day Sir Herbert Lewis is visiting the town in order to make the necessary r- rangements. There will be, we take it, no opposition to handing oi- lie school for this work of ii-iei,cN,. fact, the Education Committee have already offer- ed the building which has every ad- vantage of size and location for conver- sion into a hospital. It is equally cer- tain that the local medical men will be •only tco reailv to give their services to. Stebonheath as they are so ungrudgingly doing at Pare Howard. It may be found, however, that the appointment of a resi- dent medical ofifcer will be necessary owing to the already heavy demands upon the time of the local doctors. This is a matter for the President to con- sider to-day. Apart from this question of detail, we feel that Llanelly ought iio do more than provide accommodation for 50 patients at Pare Howard. In Cardiff, for example, there are about 4,000 soldier patients, and the accommodation there is now being seriously overtaxed. Swansea and Newport are also '-full to overflowing." There will be room at Stebonheath for 200 patients, and we hop? that the proposed conversion will take place without delay. FOR Y.M.C.A. WORK. An appeal is about to he made in the town and district on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. Huts. In these days of conflict the calls upon the generosity of the pub- lic are legion, but we feel sure that our readers will he only too .glad of the op- portunity of assisting the great organiza- tion which is doing such magnificent work among our soldiers. The record of the Y.M.C.A. since the outbreak of war is one of which we are all proud. 'Tommy' has no such friend at the front as the Y.M.C.A. leader, and in the Y.M.C.A. hut he finds a real home from home, where his comfort j.s studied in every way. All this, of course, means money, and the appeal about to be made in Llan- elly is for funds to enable this work of practical Christianity not only to be maintained but to be extended and de- veloped. Lord Derby did not exaggerate when he said that "The Y.M.C.A. is in- valuable in Peace time it is indispens- able in War." Every soldier will heartily endorse this tribute, from his own per- sonal experience. We notice that the local campaign has £2,500 for its mark. This total should be reached without much difficulty if all classes of the com- munity will do their share. For a prac- tical illustration of the work "done by the Y.M.C.A. we need not go further afield than Burry Port and Pembrey where two commodious huts are open night and day II for soldiers and munition workers. AFTER THE WAR. Evidences accumulate that the people entrusted by the Government with tie consideration of the question of recon- j struction after the war are devoting themselves to the problem of continuous employment. The "right to work," as the Labour party used to call it, has be- j come practical politics, and we have as- surances that if the problem can be solved we shall solve at the same time the problem of restriction of output. It is useless to expect that it can be solved without some sort of Government con- trol over certain staple industries; but! we have gone a long way in that direc- ) '¡' ,1, +1, 1" "t two vrovc. and we have learned thi,1c;c "Wn hnvp mulated data which did not exist pre- viously, and social economists are becom- ing more and more convinced that with some sort of organization we can not only enrich the I nation and increase its pro- f ductiveness, but secure that the working I people share in the prosperity that will result. It will need good will on the side of Capital and good will on the side of Labour. Much progress is being made in this direction. It is possible that after the war we shall have a Ministry of Com- merce working in close contact with a Ministry of Labour, and that the work of the two combined will be first to in- crease productiveness and find markets for the goods, and, secondly, to see that Labour is assured of employment, pend- ing good behaviour, at a price which will enable a decent standard of comfort to be maintained.

Local Teachers. I Appeals were made by four teachers in I the employ of the Borough Education Committee to the Borough Tribunal on Thursday, viz., D. T. Evans, S. C. Ellis, D. Gilbert Davies and D. J. Gravelle. The Deputy Clerk (Mr. D. J. Phillips) reported that Evans and Davies had only passed for Classes B 1 and B 2 respec- tively. It was explained that ns Evans and Davies had not passed for general service they were not called up because they were employed as teachers. Mr. Ifor W. Watkins, on behalf of the Committee, explained that Mr. Ellis and Mr. Gravelle who had passed for general service were assistants at the Higher Elementary School. An appeal was also made on behalf of E. Parry Rees, a teacher at Old Road Schools. In granting conditional exemption, the Chairman said the Tribunal understood from the military authorities that clerical assistance was badly needed, and they granted exemption on condition that the I appellants who had rendered assistance at the Drill Hall in the past would con- tinue to do so in the future.

j A Conscientious Objector II A C-t#isci-ert;lous O b,?,,ector TREATING THE TRIBUNAL WITH DISRESPECT. ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT. Mr. D. Jennings appeared on behalf of David R. Davies, all employee of Messrs. David, James, at the Borough Tribunal on Thursday. At the last hearing the man was asked i to go before the Medical Board, but be- ing a conscientious ohjector he declined at the time to do so. Mr. Jennings said the application was made by the employer. The Chairman (Aid. D. James Davies) said-if the man had not been before the Medical Board he would be sent to non- combatant service. Mr. Jennings stated that it was not out of disrespect that the man had not gone before the Board. The Chairman But he said here last week that this nor any other Tribunal would compel him to go before the Medi- cal Board. Davies That is not right. Capt. Morton Evans: It is. Mr. M. R. Richards: What has the man's objections to do with it ? Mr. Jennings: It is hard lines that the firm should be prejudiced because he hap- pens to be a conscientious objector. The Chairman: We are not trying a case of personal objection. Capt. Evans: The Tribunal ordered an examination, and the man has point blank refused. r r. Jennings: The conscientious ob- jector should be respected. Capt. Evans: But he defies the Tri- bunal. Mr. Jennings: I object to that. The Chairman It is defiance. Capt. Evans This is a farce if the man refuses to go. Mr. J. L. Jones: I understood that the conscientious objection was withdrawn. Mr. Jennings Oh, no. Capt. Evans contended that it was withdrawn at the last hearing. Mr. Jennings More is being made of this case than should be the case because the man is a conscientious objector. Capt. Evans: The man said no one would make him serve in any way and no •i» oiiitl make him go to the Medical Board. The Chairman: In all cases there has been an examination by the Medical Board. Mr. Jennings: I am told that there are cases in which no examination has been made by the Medical Board. Dr. Evans has certified that the man is only fit for Class C 3. The Chairman: That is the ceri-ihcatc we anticipated if he went to the Medical Board. Mr. Jennings: You have no power to compel a conscientious objector for the Medical Board. The Chairman We have full powers. I consider that the man is treating us with disrespect. Mr. Jennings: Dr. Evans said he did not think the Medical Board would pass him. The Chairman: Why should he go to Dr. Evans, an army doctor ? What is Dr. Evans, an army doctor ? What is the difference between him and the Medi- I cal Board ? I "Mr Jennings The man is a well known conscientious objector. The Chairman He is spoiling his em- ployers' case. An argument followed between Mr. Jennings and the Clerk, whereupon the Chairman asked the former to address the chair. Mr. Jennings suggested that the Tri- bunal should deal with the case. The Tribunal retired to consider the position. The Chairman announced that it had been decided that Davies should go down within 14 days. I

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The Tribunal. —— —— ANOTHER BATCH OF CASES. j -» Before Ald. H. D. Rees (chairman), Councillors Evan Roberts and T. H. Samuel in the Council Chamber. The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. D. J. Phillips) acted as clerk, and Aid. Nathan Griffiths was the Military representative, Urgently Wanted. I At the outset Ald. Nathan Griffiths I announced the receipt of a communica- tion from the War Office intimating that men who had been passed for Classes B1 and Cl were urgently needed, and he asked the Tribunal to bear this in mind. Stepney Spare Wheel. j An application was made by the Spare Wheel Co. on behalf of an employee. It was stated that the firm only intended to appeal for two men, one of whom was passed C 1. Ald. Griffiths: The managing director puts some time in the office. A representative of the firm: When lie is home. Ald. Griffiths: He was there when I called. The second man the firm appealed for was engaged in the office. Mr. H. D. Hees: Don't you think girls could do the work ? We know some- thing about commercial work. Answering further questions, the re- presentative of the firm said tie man liad very important work to do. Cross-examined by Ald. Griffiths: They eniployed 40 men in Llanelly ard SO in London. There were only two clerks at the London office and all the accounts were kept in Llanelly. No efort had been made to replace these men, Exemption was granted to th end of December. TJie School of Art. Llanelly Art Class, represented by Mr J. H. Blake, appealed on behali of Wm. !I E. Daly, master of the schoo l passed Class A. The previous head-mlster was I in the shell factory. Mr. Dak was ap- pointed on the recommendation of the director of South Rensingtoi. The ) school was in a most nourishing state to- I day, and the only assistance revived was from a young lady student. Hr. Daly gave a little instruction at tie County Schools also. Cross-examined: They had 6; students. It would he a national calamiy if the school were closed. There had been some difficulty in getting headmasters previously. He had no kncwledge of what the directors were doing to get an- other man. He had no obitetion per- sonally to being a soldier. Mr. Blake was then cross-examined, and said that nothing had bten done to replace Mr. Daly, but at the beginning of the war there was the g-eatest diffi- I culty in getting a man. Mr Walton said it would be a demes- I caL-tmity to many of the students who were hoping to make a living out of the I knowledge gained in the school. Cross-examined: He came as a witness I and had been in the schoo: many times. They specialized in woodwork and draw- ing. Ald. Griffiths: They made a cradle, there once. It was a great work of art; I wonderful. Mr. Blake I don't think we could re- ( place the man. Ald. Griffiths: Robert Bruce tried nine times. Mr. Daly said he was qualipfied to hold the management of any school of art. Exemption was granted provided the applicant did work at the Drill Hall, in view of the fact that other teachers were badged. Ald. Griffiths gave notice of appeal. Commercial Traveller. • i i 11 Joseph A. Evans, commercial tia^nei, was represented by Mr Walton, and gave some special domestic reasons for exemp- tion. Ald. Rees: The Government have made provision for special cases such as this. Ald. Griffiths: I doubt it very much. They have made some provisions. Cross-examined: It would be a hard- ship if he were called up 011 account of the inadequate provision. Men who had gone away also suffered hardships. Ald. Griffiths: There is no difference between a cook s son or a Duke' s son in war. The applicant said he lived in Queen ietoria road and had to keep up a position. Aid. Rees: I thought it was the inten- tion of Aid. Griffiths to bring those in Custom House Bank to Queen Victoria road (laughter). Aid. Griffiths That has been a hobby of mine for some time (renewed laugh- ter). We must treat all alike, whether in Custom House Bank, Queen Victoria road or the Wern (more laughter). Applicant said he was employed by a firm with 1,400 men, of wiiom 400 were in the army. He did not know whether he could get his old employment back again. Adjourned for two months to find work of national importance. A Billet Cutier. Wm. Jones, Llanelly Steel Works, em- ployed as a billet cutter, was represented by Mr. T. H. Ludford. An application was being made by the firm for a badge, and the man was passed C2. Ordered to find work of national im- portance, which meant remaining at his present employment. Conditional Exemption. Messrs. Y\ illiams and Son appealed on behalf of A. Hayward, who was the only reporter at present in the employ of the firm. Mr. T. R. Ludford appeared in support of the application, and condi- tional exemption was granted, applicant to remain in the Red Cross detachment instead of joining the V.T.C. The only man left. I James Richard Rees, baker's vanman, I was appealed for by his employers, who stated that it was a public necessity to have a man to deliver bread. Mr. Wm. Davies who supported the appeal, stated that a partner in the firm had had to go, and it was a big business. Ald. Griffiths stated that Rees was the only man left, and in the circumstances, he did not oppose the appeal.—Two months. A Master Butcher. I D. J. Harries, master butcher and slaughterman, who was represented by Mr. D. G. Rees, was said to have passed into Class- B 2, and would be 41 in July next. Ald. Griffiths offered no Qbjection, and conditional exemption was granted. David Walters, bootmaker, a. married man, appealed on business grounds, and was granted conditional exemption. Coditional Exemption. I Tom Griffiths, printer, who appealed on business grounds, stated that he had passed into Class B 2. Aid. Griffiths Do you spend the whole of your time in attending to your busi- ness Applicant: Yes. Ald. Griffiths: Are you not a public reciter and an adjudicator at eistedd- fodau as well 2-Yes. Mr. Evan Roberts But that is part of the business (laughter). Conditional exemption was granted. Messrs. Williams and Son appealed ior Thomas Hughes, a compositor, and Mr. T. R. Ludford in support of t,he appeal, stated that he did not think Ald. Nathan Griffiths should object in this case as Hughes set up the speeches of the Alder- man which required pretty heavy type (laughter). Ald. Griffiths: And you get the profit (loud laughter). It was stated that Hughes was the only brother out of three who was not serving.—Conditional Exemption. Albert E. Hall (married). a window cleaner, appealed on business grounds. I He stated that he had passed into Class C. 2, and had a wife and five children depeiident.-Conditional exemption. I Wm Griffiths, coal merchant, a married man with three children, appealed on business grounds, and stated that he had ( passed for home service only. Condi- tional exemption. Richard Lane (married), baker and confectioner, was represented by Mr. Mervyn Paton who stated that Mr. Lane was in a certified occupation. Conditional exemption. Messrs. Guest and Dewsbury appealed I for a fireman named Richard Reed, and Mr. Thomas, manager, supported the ap- peal. Ald. Griffiths: How is it that I was told when I called at the office that there were no men of military age em- ployed ■ Mr. Thomas You were told that there ) were no men other than those for whom we appealed. j Aid. Griffiths But yo.u should have a list of the men employed otherwise yo-a i are liable to a. fine of £ 100. i Conditional exemption was granted. i Dd. Thomas, furniture remover, mar- ried, with seven children, asked for ex- j cmption. which was graiteo upon his joining the V.T.C. Ald. Griffiths: Take the children with you (laughter). Before Ald. D. James Davies (in the I chair). Aid. H. P. Thomas, Councillors M. R. Richards, J. L. Jones and W. P. Rees, together with the clerk (Mr. H. W. Spowart). Capt. Morton Evans was the military representative. l Appeal Withdrawn. I Supporting the appeal cf D. J. Phillips, coal merchant, Penyfoii street, Mr. Wm. Davies said the appellant who was un- married was 32 years of age, and had been in business for six years, having been obliged to leave his previous em- ployment owing to ill-health. He had only passed for Class (' 3. The appeal was withdrawn until the Class is called up. Dd B. Edwards, Marble Hall road, who had been employed at a munition works, appealed. A Misunderstanding. -Ali-. 11-ni. represented ap- pellant, said the man owing to a mis- understanding left the munition works and was now at a steelworks. He lived with his sister ad brother, both of whom were in ill-health. They were a very un- fortunate family, and the appellant had kept the home going. Postponed for three months with further right to appeal. At the Co-operative. I Wm. J. Williams, single, who was em- ployed by the Co-operative Society is the branch shop at Cedrie street, was ap- pealed for by the Society. Mr. Pearson said that since the last hearing the Society had failed to find a substitute. They advertised and received five applications, four of the men having failed in their own business, while the other was too young. The position occu- pied by Williams was a very responsible one and it was impossible to replace-him. Capt. Evans: Did you advertise ex- tensively ?— We advertised in the local papers. Postponed for three months. I A Certified Occupation. A driver in the employ of the Electric Traction Co. named C. Collins was ap- pealed -for. j Mr. Dewhurst said the Companv had more passengers to convey now owing to the munition workers, wh o provided 50 per cent. of the traffic. The Company were seriously considering the question cf engaging fcfdy drivers, but Llanelly had difficult gradients to deal with and the Board of Trade had to he satisfied. C-olhns was a married man with two children. Capt. Evans: I think it is a certified occupation. Conditional exemption was granted.

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS. "K" COMPANY. Orders for week ending October I.,th:- Officer: Platoon Commander T. P. Jones. N.C. Officers: Platoon Sergt. Willis and Section Commander Parker. Sunday: The Company will parade at the Drill Hall at 3.30 p.m. Plain clothes. Tuesday: Reception of Gun-Carriage and Company drill at Market Hall, 7.15. Uniform as far as available. The Wor- shipful The Mayor will attend and hand over a gun-carriage for safe custody. I Recruit Drill: Tuesday, at the Market Hall, at 7.30 p.m. Plain clothes. I Tribunal Exemption s.-Exempted men will upon application to the Quarter- Master, at 14, Stepney place, Llanellv, be afforded all necessary information as to drill, etc. Alternatively, enquiries may be made upon any drill evening of the Officer-in-charge. Cun-Carriagc for Military Funerals. The Gun-Carriage purchased by the Mayor will he handed over on Tuesday at 7.15 p.m. by her Ladyship to the Corps for use at Military Funerals and for safe custody on behalf of the town. Every member is requested to make a special effort to attend. Members will please use all expedition to secure their uniforms. By Order, I Henry W. Spowart, I Company Commander.

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