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ABERGAVENNY BOROUGHI TRIBUNAL.
ABERGAVENNY BOROUGH I TRIBUNAL. I 34 CASES ON THENLIST, t CONDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS RENEWED. I A sitting of the Abergavenny Borough Tri- tunal, the first since recruiting has been in the hands of the National Service Department, was i held on Thursday evening in last week, when there were 34 cases on the list. Of these, how- t:ver, two had joined up and two had been re- jected so their cases did not need consideration. The Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley) presided, and there were also present Councillors G. R. Plow- man, Alfred Graham, J. R. Beckwith. Dr. Glendinning, and Mr. Alfred Edwards. The National Service Representative was Capt. H. Williams, of Newport. A Batch of Conditional Exemptions. -1 Ten cases of employees of Messrs. Seargeant Bros. were first taken in private, on the applica- tion of the managing director. The men s ages were given as from 27 to 39. and after hearing the facts of the cases and of the position of the firm's business, it was decided to renew the con- ditional exemptions in nine cases and to give temporary exemption for six weeks in the other. Shop Manager Who Must Repair Boots. 1 L 4 The next case dealt witli was tnat ot a manager cf a boot shop, aged 40, grade 2. Mr. Cunliffe, for the applicant, said that the case was dealt with some time ago with a batch of others belonging to the same firm at Reading, and con- citional exemption was granted. This man had to do the majority of the boot repairs himself. Capt. Williams How many pairs of boots did you repair this week ?—About ten. Who looks after the shop while you are re- pairing boots ?-A young lady assistant. Capt. Williams said that a skilled man of this kind was needed in the Army for boot repairing. A young woman or girl could manage a boot business of this kind, so far as selling and fitting of boots was concerned, and it was being done in every town throughout the country. It did not require a grade 2 man to manage a boot shop. Mr. Cunliffe said that when the application vas made at Reading there were 44 men em- ployed by the firm, of whom 27 had joined up. four were rejected, 10 were over age, and three were granted conditional exemption on the understanding that no ap"peal was made for the 27. This man was 41, was married and had three children. He was doing quite as much in the interests of the- nation as he would be in the Army. Capt. Williams said that the conditional ex- t mption was withdrawn at Reading and tem- porary exemption to the 1st of January last was substituted. The man was not fully employed to the best of his ability, and he was spending more than half his time on work which could be ) r g i I He aske d that Cone by a young woman or girl. He asked that the man be required to devote the whole of his time to boot repairing, so that the older man who was employed in boot repairing at the same shop could be released to help another firm who were shorthanded Conditional exemption was granted on con- dition that the man devotes the whole ot his time to boot repairing. Too Old Two Years Ago ? Mr. Iltyd Gardner appeared for a plumber, gas fitter and house decorator, whose age was given as 42. Mr. Gardner said that in ID 16 the man tried to join up, but was refused, being told that he was too old. Thinking he would not be troubled any further, he took additional premises and fresh contracts. A couple of years after- wards, when the man was nearly 43, he was asked to join. It was one of the most unfair things he ever heard of. Capt. Williams (to respondent) Can you tell me the name of he officer who told you that you c-,uld go about your business ?—No. Can you describe him in appearance r-Xo. Can you tell me where it was ?—In the Corn Exchange here. Capt. Williams (to Mr. Gardner) Whatever was said to him by someone in the Corn Ex- change in 1916, you know that he is liable for military service. Mr. Gardner I do not. Capt. Williams Do you mean to say that the statement of any officer, even if he were a general, that he is not liable for military service is binding ? Mr. Gardner I think it is very binding, when a man takes a new shop and undertakes con- re j ected bv you. A tracts because he has been rejected by you. A more unfair thing I can't imagine. Councillor Graham Has he been examined at all ? Mr. Gardner No, he was refused and he was never asked to be examined. Capt. Williams said that the man ought to be medically examined, end the case was adjourned for this purpose. Too Busy To Join The Volunteers. I Mr. Gardner aiSo appeared for a greengrocer (_iS) whose case was brought forward because he had failed to comply with the condition of the Tribunal that he must join the Volunteer Regt. Mr. Gardner said that he was a Ci man, and upon his appeal the Tribunal gave him con- ditional exemption. They did not mention the matter of joining the Volunteers while he was there. If they had done so he would have dealt with it then, and it might have saved this trouble. When his client got his notice of ex- emption two or three days later he was surprised to find that it contained a condition-which it was well within the power of the Tribunal to iinpose--tliat he was to join the Volunteers The reason that he was classed Ci was that he was quite unfit for marching or drilling. He could not possibly do physical drill or take part in route marches. To increase his difficulties, his father, who was a very old man, got worse and worse in health and he had to manage with- out his assistance in the business. Capt. Williams (to respondent) Have you any objection to joining the Volunteers ?-I haven't much time. Have you any time ?—Very little. I have to attend to the garden as well as the business. Do you do digging ?—Yes. In the serious condition your solicitor has described ? Does your complaint ever trouble you ?-Yes, if I keep on too long. You are a grade 2 man. Have you any ob- jection to joining the Volunteers ?-I have no time. You tell the Tribunal that you won't accept t -eir condition that you should join the Volun- teers ? -I leave it to the Tribunal. Capt. Williams I am asking you to assist the Tribunal. If the regimental doctor says that you are not fit for the Volunteers there is an end of it, but you haven't been to see. Councillor Graham said that the condition was imposed subject to certain conditions laid down by the Tribunal with regard to the number of drills, and if those conditions were not ac- cepted they decided to take no further action in the matter. The Mayor said that this was not one of those cases. j The conditional exemption was renewed subject to respondent being medically examined and joining the Volunteers, if fit. An auctioneer applied for his assistant, aged tS, and said that two of his staff had joined the colours and there was only a boy of 14 left besides. In view of the important work he had k do in connection with agricultural matters -.•id food production, if he lost his assistant he would have to resign his membership of the food Production Committee. Capt. Williams said that this case was already free months overdue, and the young man should have been sent down for medical ex- amination before coming to the Tribunal. Applicant said that he was not aware of the t rocedure. < The case was adjourned for medical examin- ation. To Take an Allotment. -J 4-t.. Mr. John Moxon, Newport, appeareu 101 liic partner in a grocery business who had been dis- charged from the colours after 44 days' service. He was now placed in Grade 3. Mr. Moxon said that owing to failing health t/.e father could not take the same part in the business as he did formerly. He put in the discharge paper showing that applicant was suffering from v.d.h. It was decided to renew the conditional ex- emption. Capt. Williams said he thought that the Tri- bunal might impose a condition that applicant t)-ina l might itn,)os?- must do some work of national importance at Abergavenny. Mr. Moxon "pointed out that it was rather in- c'nsitent to imoose such a condition, seeing tmat applicant had L exempted on his medical t ndition. It was suggested that applicant should cul- tivate an allotment, aud eventually he agreed tc try. No Time for Drilling. I The case of another greengrocer was brought forward, on the ground that he had failed to comply with the condition that he should join the Volunteer Regiment. The Mavor Why haven't you joined ? Respondent I have no time to drill. What with gardening and getting the produce in, my time is occupied. Capt. Williams Have you any objection to trv to become an efficient member of the Volun- teer Regiment ?—I have not time. I am going to ask you to join the Army if you don't do something for your country. You might have been sent to the Army without the Tribunal being informed, because you have broken your condition. You must make some little sacriifce.—-Well, I have taken extra land on. Will you comply with the condition, or do you want the Tribunal to, order it ?—I can't do any other. Do you cultivate vour allotment on Sundays ? —No. Capt. Williams I ask the Tribunal to renew the condition, and if he does not comply we will have to ask you to take strict measures. Respondent was told that he must join the Volunteer Regiment. Councillor Graham If you don't comply you are out of our jurisdiction and come within their power. In the case of the Borough Surveyor, the Clerk said that some time ago he appealed, un- successfully, at the County Tribunal for the Surveyor's right-hand man, and there was no one else left in this department. The conditional exemption was renewed. I Unfit, But Efficient. A number of cases were reviewed on the ground that the men were no longer in a certified occupa- tion. In the case of a young man who had been classed high at the time of the criticism of the Medical Board, but who was exempted by the Tribunal on his medical history, the Mayor ex- plained to Capt. Williams that his medical history, extending over some years, was well known to the members of the Tribunal, who were convinced that he was not fit for military service. He had, however, tried to join the Army on two or three occasions. He was a member of the Volunteers and took the highest points for musketry in the county, and he was also a Cadet officer. Capt. Williams said that there had been a good many similar cases where the classification was wrong, but the difficulty was that this man was down in the books as Class A, and his registration age being 22, the authorities pressed for such cases to be brought up. not knowing the circumstances. He suggested that the man should have another medical examination in order to put the matter right. This being agreed to by .the respondent and the Tribunal, the case was adjourned for the purpose. I Allotment Holders. A monotype operator, whose registration age was 40, and who said he cultivated over a quarter of an acre of allotment, was given a renewal of his conditional exemption. A hairdresser's assistant, who had been re- jected for the Volunteers, and who said that he had three allotments, also had his conditional exemption renewed. An officer of a local authority, who were not appealing, asked for a month to arrange his domestic and private affairs, and the case was adjourned for a special medical report. A partner iu one of the oldest established grocery businesses in town said that the business would have to be closed if he went. His father was not able to do much work in connection with the business. Respondent was a member of the Volunteers and in Grade 3. The conditional exemption was renewed. An undertaker, also in the Volunteers and classed Grade 3, was similarly dealt with. Feeding the Little Towns." I. I -? I ine case or a porK Duccner anu oacon curer was reviewed because he had not joined the Volunteer Regiment. The Mayor Why haven't you joined ?-I fell ill and was sent for a certificate, and Dr. Tatham said I was unfit and Dr. Foley said I was unable to do the drilling. Capt. Williams Provided the doctor says you are fit, are you prepared to go ?—Yes. Respondent, who has four children and is in Grade 2, said in reply to further questions I am working from 5 o'clock in the morning, and we are doing what we can to send food away to the little towns in the neighbourhood where they have no food-sausage and that. Capt. Williams He has treated the order of the Tribunal with indifference. Councillor Graham If an employer dismisses a man who is requested to drill with the Volun- teers and employs an older man, can we deal with him ? I am not referring to this particular case, but it may happen. The Mayor I think we can deal withanyone who boycots a man. The exemption was renewed without con- ditions. It They Were All Like This. I A widow living at Dorstone applied tor a son aged 18. Grade A, who is employed as a grocer's assistant at Abergavenny. She said she had four sons in the Army, and asked for this one to be left to her. Capt. Williams said that the record of the family was a splendid one, and if all families were like this there would be no need for tri- bunals. The mother was not dependant on this young man, however, as he only went home occasionally. The mother asked if her son could be sent to the munition works at Hereford. Capt. Williams said that suggestion would cause more trouble than it was worth at a time when young men were being combed out of the munition works. It might cause a good deal of dissatisfaction if people saw a young man like that in a munition works and did not know the circumstances. The Tribunal granted conditional exemption and Capt. Williams said he would place the facts before the Ministry and ask for a ruling, so that it would be a guidance to tribunals in the future. Collier Turns Insurance Agent. I The assistant superintendent of an insurance company, B 3, aged 25 on registration, said that national insurance work was equally as im- portant as any other clerical work which lie might be put to by the military authorities. In reply to questions, he said that he was a collier up to 1912, but gave up that work on medical advice, because of defective hearing. He had resigned his position twice to join up, but on medical examination was told that he was not required. In reply to Capt. Williams, applicant said that he had a young brother who was a collier and was about 18. Temporary exemption for three months was granted to see whether the brother joins up or not. Applicant said he did not want to shelter behind his brother, and he wanted it thoroughly understood that he did not desire exemption at his brother's expense. The Town Clerk, in the case of a clerical assistant engaged in registration and other work said that he proposed to join the Artists' Rifles as soon as possible, and if he was not called up for a month it would meet the case. This was agreed to. A clothier's assistant, aged 18, was appealed for as the sole support of a widow. Another son was in the Army. The case was adjourned for medical examination. Father Killed In Action. I In the case ot a van driver, aged lb, it was stated that his father was killed in action on February loth. He was the only son working, and there were three children at home younger than him. The Mayor said that the young man's father was over age, but volunteered. Applicant was ordered to be medically ex- amined and to come before the Tribunal at the next sitting. A licensed victualler, aged 42, said he had not been examined since May, 1916. Capt. Williams Are you a member of the Volunteers ?-No. You have plenty of time ? (Laughter).—I can't get off. That is the only time we have to earn our living. Applicant, who had said he suffered from rheumatism, stated that he had an allotment. Capt. Williams How will you manage that if you get rheumatism ?-I shall have to get someone to help me. Dr. Glendinning It will do it good. The conditional exemption was renewed. Sympathy with Dr. Glendinning. The Mayor referred to the bereavement sus- tained by Dr. Glendinning in the loss of his son in action. The Town Council had already ex- pressed their sympathy, and he thought that they as a Tribunal should express their sym- pathy to their fellow member in the loss of his only son. He proposed that they place on record their sympathy with Dr. and Mrs. Glen- dinning and Mrs. Phillips on the loss they had sustained. Councillor Plowman seconded the proposition, which was carried, and Dr. Glendinning returned thanka.
Horticulture and Allotments.…
Horticulture and Allotments. I Abergavenny Association Newly II Constituted. I A SUCCESSFUL BEGINNING. I A meeting of persons interested in the forma- tion of the Abergavenny and District Horti- cultural and Allotments Association was held at the Corn Exchange on Saturday evening. In the absence of the Mayor through indisposition, Councillor P. Telford presided over a good attendance, numbering about 100, and in- cluding a sprinkling of ladies who are taking a practical interest in the important work of food production. The Chairman said that, as many of them knew, the Horticultural Association held its first show in 1914, and as the successful result they were able to place £ 10 on deposit at the bank. In 1915 they again held a show, but, un- fortunately, it was a very wet day and there were not more than 500 people in the Castle grounds. The deficit was made up by the com- mittee and a few friends, and the result was that they had a balance of 7s. 6d. to the good. The Society had been in abeyance during the last two years, but they felt that this year something ought to be done, especially when they con- sidered the large increase of amateur gardeners. There was a great necessity for increasing food production, and Abergavenny was doing its share in this matter, not only the gentlemen, but the ladies as well. In view of this fact some of them who were members of the old society met together and thought that it would be as well to form an allotments association for the town, and they were quite prepared to hand over the funds in hand to any new committee which might be set up. According to the rules, they would see that there was no possible chance of any of the members of the society making anything out of the funds, because if the society was disbanded the money in hand was to be given to charity. If they decided to continue the work and appoint a committee they were at liberty to do so. ;J..fii't; W Mr. W. Rosser What is the surplus ? The Chairman: £ 10 7s. 6d. Mr. S. G. Williams asked if the Association would have any other object besides running the show. Would it take up any cases of iu- justice to allotment holders ? The Chairman said that was the object. It was felt that now there was such a lot of allot- ment holders at Abergavenny they should be given an opportunity of coming together for their mutual protection. To Emulate Shrewsbury. I The Chairman added that what was in his mind when they started the flower show at Abergavenny was that they should develop it and follow in the footsteps of Shrewsbury. Two or three could not do it, and they wanted the support of the community at large. Now that everyone was interested in gardening, he thought that they could not have a better time for form- ing a strong association, and lie was sure it would be successful. Mr. Stedman said that the offer of the com- mittee of the Horticultural Association was a very generous one To merge the allotment holders' interests into the old Horticultural Association and to hand over their funds was a very magnanimous offer. He had much pleasure in moving that the recommendation of the old Horticultural Association be adopted and that henceforth a new association be started, to be known as the Horticultural and Allotments Association. Councillor Graham seconded, as a member of the old Horticultural Association, and hoped that the movement would be well supported. t Mr. W. Rosser said that he had one si-ggestion to make, in view of the desire expressed for co- operation amongst the allotment holders of Abergavenny—co-operation from a business standpoint in looking after their interests, ex- pressing their views and grievances, and possibly securing supplies. He thought it would be an excellent thing to have the two phases of the work combined, that was the show side of the work and the food production point of view. He suggested that they should have a very active sub-committee, which they might call the allotments sub-committee, to look after their special interests. He also thought that they should seek affiliation with the numerous allot- ments societies up and down the country at the present time. (Applause). The Chairman said that the suggestion of a sub-committee could be borne in mind, and with regard to affiliation he was sure that they in- tended to apply for that as soon as they got their committee formed. The proposition to form the association under j the new title was carried unanimously. Appointment of Officers. I I The Chairman said that the difficulty of the old society was the question of a secretary. They had had two secretaries, both of whom had had to relinquish the work. It occurred to his mind to ask Mr. Colley, and he had much pleasure in proposing that he be appointed. (Applause). Mr. Stedman, in seconding, said that not only was Mr. Colley well qualified to discharge the clerical duties, but he was a practical allotment worker himself. The proposition was carried unanimously. The Chairman said that they had now to elect a chairman, and he should be quite willing to vacate the chair if they would appoint someone else. Mr. J. Berry proposed that Councillor Telford remain in the position. Mr. Percy Fraser seconded, and said that it was through Councillor Telford's instrumentality that that meeting was called, and there was no more faithful member of the old committee than he was. The proposition was carried. Councillor Graham proposed that Mr. T. W- Beveridge be elected treasurer, and referred to the work he did in that position in connection with the old association. Mr. Lewis Davies seconded, and the proposi- tion was carried. The Chairman suggested the name of Mr. H. Gethin for the presidency, and said that he was a very good supporter of the old association and was keenly interested in horticulture. I Mr. W. Rosser said that, speaking from per- sonal knowledge, he could say that whatever Mr. Gethin took in hand he would see carried through to a successful issue. Mr. W. Loxley seconded, and the proposition was carried It was decided to leave the appointment of vice-presidents to the general committee. Coun- cillor Graham contended that they should not be elected according to their subscription, but they should recognise worth, even though a man was not able to subscribe ios. 6d. The following were appointed trustees Messrs. H. Gethin, P. Telford, Chas. Downes, T. W. Beveridge, S. B. Davies, and W. Rees. Mr. Stedman moved and Mr. Burrow seconded that the general committee should consist of 30 members. Councillor Sadler srid that such a committee would be too unwieldy, and moved that the number be 20. Mr. F. Wingrave seconded. Mr. Stedman said that his idea was that if a strong sub-committee of allotment holders were to be taken out of the general committee he did not think that 30 would be too many. I Mr. Burrows said that if the idea was to elect the committee of allotment holders from the general committee, he withdrew as seconder, as there were a number of allotment holders who were not present. Mr. Rosser said that they could make a reservation that a certain number should be allotment holders. ) Councillor Graham said that there was no idea of Wking ad vantage of allotment holders. The idea was to make an association which would be of some service to them. He spoke as a member of the old association and as an allot- ment holder as well, and he would see. that the horticultural section did not take advantage of the allotment holders. (Laughter). The amendment that the committee consist of 20 members was carried by a good majority, and the following were elected :—Councillor Graham, Messrs. Percy Fraser, S. G. Williams, Stedman, W. Rees, T. Workman, Mrs. T. E. Lloyd, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Maxwell, Mrs. McWilliam, Messrs. Lewis Davies, F. Wingrave, W. Rosser, D. Beddoes, Hamer, W. J. Barter, Councilor F. Sadler, Messrs. J. Hughes, W. Loxley, and A. J. Duck. It was decided that the first meeting of the committee should be held next Saturday evening, at the Corn Ex- rlmnpe at 8 o clock. _U-l"> A Shilling Subscription. Some discussion took place on the question of the amount of the subscription. Councillor Sadler suggested that it should be is. 6d. instead of 2S. 6d., with a view to getting more members. The Chairman said that he would like them to bear in mind that they did not know what expenses might be entailed as far as the allot- ments side of the association was concerned, and he did not think that 2S. 6d. was too much. For this year at least they should stick to the 2S. cd., and if they found that they had money in hand later they could reduce the subscription. Mr. Reg. Harrhy said that Mr. W. Rosser, asked him to apologise for having to leave the meeting and wished him to put forward the suggestion that the subscription should be reduced to is. Councillor Graham said that they might regard the subscription as added to the rent of the allotment. For allotment holders generally to fling down their half-crowns was not a simple proposition. He supported the idea of a is. subscription for hon. members, but those who sat on committees or held any office should pay the full subscription. Mr. F. J. Davies said they might arrange horticultural lectures, and if the interests of members were to be studied properly he did not think that 2S. 6d. was too much by way of sub- scription. The Chairman said lie thought that the sug- gestion that they should have hon. members at a shilling a time would meet with the approval of the meeting, and those who liked could pay the 2S. 6d. Mr. Coles seconded the proposition of a shilling subscription, which was carried. I On the proposition of Mr. Stedman, seconded by Mr. H. Berry, a vote of thanks was accorded Councillor Telford for presiding. I ▲.
Uanelly and Llangattock Farmers…
Uanelly and Llangattock Farmers I at Variance. ) INTERESTING CASE AT CRICKHOWELL I COUNTY COURT. For over three hours on Thursday His Honour Judge Hill-Kelly was engaged at Crickhowell County Court hearing a case in which William Walter Hughes, of Upper House Farm, Ilanelly, sued Thomas H. Eaton, of Yedw Farm, Llan- gattock, for -136 15s., being the value of 21 ewes, part of a number of 58 ewes sent by the plaintiff to defendant's land on halves," which, it was explained at the outset, meant that the owner of the sheep received half the number of lambs, and the agister the remaining half. Mr. S. J. Micklethwaite (instructed by Mr. D. Gibson Harris, Brynmawr) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams (instructed by Messrs. Powell, Hughes & Jones) for de- fendants.. Plaintiff stated that defendant was a neigh- bouring farmer whose farm was separated from his by a common. Plaintiff had been accus- tomed to placing stock on halves with defendant for about five years. Plaintiff said that some- times when sheep died the man on whose land they were, took off the ears and produced them to the owner. After he had taken his sheep to defendant's farm he called on several occasions, and they then appeared to be all right. He noticed that the fences were in a very bad con- dition and that stock could go anywhere over the farm. Until June, 1917, there were none of the sheep missing. Afterwards he found that two or three were missing, and on asking de- fendant about them he said that they were on the farm a few days previously. In July he again visited the farm and found that nine were missing, and defendant then told him that four had died. About this time defendant sold two ewes and two lambs to plaintiff, and stated that they were the only ones he had on the farm. In October plaintiff went to fetch the ewes, but could only find 38 out of the 59 which lie had taken there in October 1916 (including one sheep there previously). He questioned defendant as to the 21 missing and he said that they were somewhere about and that he could find them. In November he again went to see the de- fendant, who then said The things are finished with." Cross-examined by Mr. St. John Francis Williams Defendant did not tell him the sheep were in bad condition in October 1916, and they had not been on the mountain. Questioned as to the prevalence of a disease called snuff," plaintiff said that he naduad it onnis farm years ago, but there were no cases of it on his or de- fendant's farm in the years 1916-17, nor did he hear of any in the district. He went to see the sheep occasionally, but defendant never told him that the sheep had snufi badly. In August or September of 1917 plaintiff helped to dip defendant's sheep, but lie did not then notice that any of his (plaintiff's) sheep were suffering from snuff." Lewis Price, of Wern Farm, Llangattock, farmer, said that he did not hear of any cases of snuff in the district last year, neither did he hear that it was on defendant's farm. When sheep died when on halves it was the custom I for the owner of the land to keep the ears of them, if he could not keep the carcase. In November 1917 he went with plaintiff to de- fendant's farm and they then found a large number out of the 58 ewes missing. Morgan William James, of Water-wheel Farm, Ebbw Vale, also gave similar evidence as to cases of snuff" and the custom when sheep on halves die. Thomas H. Eaton, Vedw Farm, Llangattock, said that in October 1916 plaintiff brought 58 ewes to his farm on halves," and he noticed that they were in very poor condition, and drew plaintiff's attention to the fact. Plaintiff's ewes improved a good deal while they were on his farm. In March following, some of the ewes contracted snuff," which had broken out in the district, and he informed plaintiff about it, but it was impossible to treat them when they were in lamb. Plaintiff said They may get better. I have got some cases of snuff on my own farm." In April he found one ewe and lamb dead under the snow-they had a very hard winter-and he showed the carcases to plaintiff. In June he started treating the ewes for snuff," and plaintiff was quite satisfied. He reported the death of each ewe to plaintiff, as it died, and showed him the carcases—19 in all died. On October 1St plaintiff took 38 ewes away and made no complaint about the 19 which died. A week later Hughes brought five I heifers to tack. Some discussion arose between them as to the ownership of two lambs, and plaintiff said that he would rather pay for four lambs than have any bother, and he eventually agreed to pay £3 for the two lambs, and a cheque was made out by defendant's wife for £5 14s., plus £ 2 14s. for tack of heifers. I Cross-examined by Mr. Mickletnwaite, ae- fendant said that snuff was very serious in the district in April and May, but he did not tell anyone that it was on his farm, except plaintiff. Asked whether he had sold any meat during June, July, August or September, defendant said that he only sold one sheep which he killed in June. He bought five sheep for slaughter in June 1917. He denied that his wife was selling meat in June and July. She did not sell until October. Mary Eaton, wife of defendant, also gave similar evidence and said that when the ewes showed signs of snuff they treated them with milk and turpentine.—Cross-examined, she said that none of their sheep died from snuff," although a lot of them had it. She sold some meat between June and September last year. John Morgan Williams, of Neuadd Farm, Llanelly, gave similar evidence as to snuff," and said that practically all his sheep suffered from it last year. On an average about one in ten died. Mr. St. John Francis Williams said that the plaintiff had not proved any neglect on the part of the defendant in looking after the sheep. It was clear from the evidence that he had done all in his power for them. Mr. Micklethwaite said that plaintiff denied that the defend; i-t ever drew his attention to the fact of the sheep suffering from snuff," and even if it was so it seemed very strange that although defendant's sheep were suffering from it none of them died, whilst defendant's witness estimated that one in ten was the average death- rate; yet 21 out of 58 of plaintiff's sheep died from snuft." His Honour said that a good many points had been touched upon and there had been several suggestions, but plaintiff Is ad not thought fit to press them as he had anticipated. For the de- fendant it had been argued that the sheep were in very poor condition and owing to the very hard winter contracted snuff," and on account of their age had died from its effect. He felt bound to r gree that the defendant had done all that lay in is power, and therefore judgment must be entered for defendanS, with costs.
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Another Croix de Guerre Winner.—L.-cpl. E. H. Pearce, eld st son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pearce, 5, Richmond-ro; d, Abergavenny, has been awarde d the Star of Mons and the Belgian Croix de Guerre. He joined up as a Territorial when war broke out and went with the 2nd Mon- mouthshire Regiment to France in November, 1914. Subsequently he was transferred to the 38th Sign 1 Coy., R.E., in June, 1915, and has thus spent four Chtistmi scs in France. Before the war he w s employed by the L. & N. W. Rly. Co. at Nine M Ie Poii t, and he t ddS still further to the long list of distinctions gained by local North-Western mm. ♦
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IPresentation of Military…
Presentation of Military Medal. I PARISHIONERS' APPRECIATION. I The people of Llanvihangel and district had the opportunity on Tuesday evening of honour- ing a local soldier who has distinguished himself by winning the Military Medal, and they assembled at the Schoolroom in large numbers to do so. The proceedings had been arranged by the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Welcome Home Committee, of which Mr. W. R. Howell is the chairman, and the result was a very in- teresting and successful gathering. The Mayor of Abergavenny (Alderman Z. Wheatley, J P.) presided, and there were also on the platform Councillor Alfred Graham (Abergavenny), Mr. L. F. and Miss Attwood (Tyderlwyn), and last, but not least, the recipient, Corpl. A. Price, Machine Gun Corps, and his parents. Not only was the Military Medal presented, but the appreciation of the inhabitants of the district was shown by the gift of a wristlet watch and a box of cigarettes, while Mr. Allen James made a personal presentation. During the proceed- ings Corpl. Price's brother, who is in the Army, arrived home on leave and was accorded a hearty reception on making his appearance. The presentations were preceded by a capital musical programme, in which the following took part :-Iliaiioforte solo, Miss May Parry part- song, Comrades in Arms," Llanvihangel and District Male Voice Party solo, Mr. John Powell, Llwyngwn recitation, Miss Daisy Wil- liams; solo, "Angus MacDonald," Mrs. VVatkins, Glaunallt. part-song, You stole 111) love," Mrs. Eames, Choral Society solo, Miss Lily Smith recitation, Miss M. E. Burrows reci- tation, Miss Gwcn Edwards dnet, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith Lighthearted are we," Mrs. Eames' Party solo. There's a Land," Mrs. Preedy solo, Mr. George Caldieott pianoforte duet, Miss May Parry and Miss Marie Watkins solo, Miss Mary Morgan. Miss Attwood, in presenting Corpl. Price with a wristlet watch and box of cigarettes on behalf of the inhabitants of Llanvihangel and Pandy, said that it was with the best wishes of all that she handed him those little tokens. It did not seem very much in comparison with what he had done for them, and what other soldiers were doing for them, but, still, it was a tangible object to take back to the front to show that the good wishes of everyone at home went with him. (Applause). Mr. Allen James said they would always find that the valiant deeds were done by the innocent, mild, inoffensive sort of men. A good many of the valiant deeds had been done by the men brought up in the country, for the men in the towns were not so well able to endure what their friend Corpl. Price had had to go through. He had much pleasure, on his own behalf, in pre- senting Corpl. Price with a set of safety razors and if the next German he saw was not clean he hoped lie would shave him before he shot him. (Laughter and applause). He hoped that he would be kept sound and well and restored to his mother and father. (Applause). Repulsed the Germans. I The Mayor, in presenting the Military Medal, paid a tribute to the way the Llanvihangel district, in common with Monmouthshire, had responded to the call for men, as well as to the appeals for subscription for War Loans and war charities. When they looked at these men who had volunteered to defend their country they were filled with admiration and reverence for their noble lives and deeds. We at home did not know what it meant to leave this beautiful country and go into No-man's-land," and we ought never to grumble at the little difficulties that came in our way. Suppose we had to pay a little more for our food and deny ourselves luxuries, what had they given up ? When they became soldiers of the King they had to go where they were told and do what they were told, and they gave up their liberties in order that we might continue to enjoy the liberties we possessed. If the Huns had succeeded in reaching these shores in the early part of the war, would this country have been as happy as it was to-day ? It was these heroes who went out in the 1914 detachments and prevented these shores being visited by the devastating Huns. He was delighted that the people of Llanvihangel and Pandy had decided to form themselves into a committee to give a reception to these men as they came home from time to time, for they well deserved to be recognised. Referring to the award of the Military Medal, the Mayor said that on the 14th and 15th of July, 1917, the Canadian soldiers, who had come overseas to support the Motherland, were attack- ing Hill 70. The enemy endeavoured to repulse them and drive them back, and no doubt they would have done so had it not been for the gallant efforts put forth by the Machine Gun Corps, of which the hero that evening was a member. (Applause). It was by persistent efforts and devotion to duty that they were able to drive the Huns back and secure the position for the Canadian soldiers. (Applause). They were met to honour one to whom honour was due, and he offered hearty congratulations not only to Corpl. Price, but also to his parents on the platform, who had the anxiety of having two sons in the war. At a special meeting of the Abergavenny Town Council the previous evening a resolution was passed congratulating Corpl. Price and his father and mother on the honour conferred upon him, and the honour which he had brought to the town and district, and he had much pleasure in presenting him with the official letter containing that resolution. In presenting the medal, the Mayor wished Corpl. Price God-speed and hoped that he would be inspired by that meeting to do even nobler deeds, if it were possible, and assured him that his memory would be kept green in the hearts and minds of the young people of Pandy. (Loud applause as the Mayor pinned on the medal). A Doer, Not a Talker. Corpl. Price, who was greeted with cheers and musical honours, expressed his appreciation of the kindness shown towards him. As for what lie had done, he had only done his duty in the past, and he would try to do better when he went back. Councillor Graham said that it was the people who did things, and not the people who talked that counted, and Corpl. Price was one of the doers. If they had not the gift of speech, how- ever, they would not be able to thank Corpl. Price for what he had done for them, nor could they ask for their rations if they had not some- thing to talk with—(laughter) ,-so that there was a place for speech. It was men like Corpl. Price who had stopped the Kaiser from ruling over the whole earth. We lived in freedom, but if the Germans had had their way the country would have been full of weeping widows, mother- less and cheerless bairns, and those they loved distressed in mind and soul, and of they who claimed to be men half of them would be in gaol and the other half would be buried, because no Briton would consent to be a slave to a German or anyone else. They would not permit them- selves to be ground down, because they were born free Britons, and in that way they would die. Their hearts would never be afraid. Al though they might be short of butter or bacon, although they might be called upon to make sacrifices, they would do so without grumbling, because they believed they would nave restored to their country all those privileges which made this country a sanctuary for men and women who were born free. It was Corpl. Price and his comrades who had saved the men and women of this country from that which the Germans would impose on them. (Applause). Mr. W. T. G. Williams said that Corpl. Price was one of his employes before he joined up, and he said to him one day, Boss, I am very sorry to leave you, but I think it is my duty, as all the other young fellows are going, and I should like to join as well." (Applause). He hoped that Corpl. Price would be spared to return to them again. (Applauseh Mr. George Caldicott also spoke a few words of appreciation. Mr. Joseph Griffiths said that they could not speak in too high terms of their friend and neigh- bour, Corpl. Price. He and his comrades were fighting for liberty, and he hoped that they would be given possession of a little of that which they were fighting for when they returned. A portion of this glorious land that they had fought for should be meted out to them so that they could live and spend their days on it. There were men who were possessed of thou- sands and thousands of acres, and they urged men to volunteer to go forth to fight, but he never heard of any of them giving them 10 acres of land when they returned, nor yet 10 inches. He trusted that the nation would feel it its duty to give them a part of that for which they had been fighting. The Rev. Watcyn Price said that Corpl. Price < and his fellows were doing their work silently without the limelight, and be hoped that they would be able to bring about a speedy ter- mination of the war, when the nations would work together for reconstruction and brother- hood. They at home could help by creating an atmosphere of preparation. He proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, who, as the poet said, was always helping lame dogs over stiles. Mr. L. J. Parry seconded, and the Mayor responded. The Rev. J. Griffiths, in proposing a vote of thanks to Miss Attwood, said that they might not have been able to hold that meeting but fot men of the type and courage of Corpl. Price. This was a time when the soldiers needed in- spiration, and when the- saw the heart and spirit of the nation at home it would help them to go back with a stouter heart and help them to overcome the enemy. Mr. W. Bevan seconded the vote, and Miss Attwood briefly acknowledged the compliment. A vote of thanks to Mr. Parry, Mrs. Eames and others who had assisted to make the gather- ing such a success, was carried on the proposition of the Rev. J. Griffiths, seconded by Mr. J. Phillips. -=--==-
ILANDSLIDE AT GOVILON.
I LANDSLIDE AT GOVILON. I RAILWAY LINE COMPLETELY BLOCKED There was an alarming occurrence above Govilon station on Saturday afternoon, when a serious landslide suddenly and without warning completely blocked the railway line and stopped all through traffic. It appears that for some time there has been a leakage in the main water pipe supplying the Abertillery waterworks from the Grwyney Fawr valley, but in spite of careful inspection this could not be located. The water percolating through the earth has evidently been gradually loosening the ground, and when on Saturday the leakage became worse, probably through the joint of the pipe giving way, there was an increased pressure of water, which caused the bank to give way suddenly and two avalanches of earth and mud were precipated into the railway cutting, burying the track to a depth of some 12 feet. Such was the force of the landslide that trees were carried away and deposited on the line as naturally as if they were growing there. Fortunately a boy living in a cottage near noticed the occurrence and im- mediately gave the alarm, and a train which was on the point of leaving Govilon station was stopped in time. The water was turned off at Llanwenarth as soon as possible and railway gangs were summoned to proceed with the work of removing the obstruction from the Aberga- venny and Brynmawr ends. It was estimated that the quantity of earth to be removed was about 1,500 tons, so the work involved can be imagined. Single line was worked to the point of obstruction and passengers had to alight from the train and walk round to a train waiting on the other side. It was impossible to deal with goods traffic on this route and important Govern- ment traffic was diverted via Pontypool-road. One line was cleared by mid-day on Monday, and normal traffic was resumed on Wednesday afternoon. ▲
FROZEN MEAT AT ABERGAVENNY.
FROZEN MEAT AT ABERGAVENNY. 1.068 lbs. DISTRIBUTED. L,ast Saturday, as a result of the steps tdken by the Executive Officer (Mr. W. H. Hopwood), in view of the short supply of meat locally, a consignment of 1,068 lbs. of frozen meat was secured from cold stores at Cardiff for distribu- tion in the town. On the 18th of February the Executive Officer reported to the Food Control Committee that he had communicated with Mr. W. M. Chadwick requesting him at any time he anticipated a serious shortage of meat, to notify the fact, in order that steps might be taken at once to get a supply from cold stores. On the 19th Mr. Hopwood was in communication with Messrs. Wocxlley, of Cardiff, and others sub- sequently, with the successful result stated. The beef arrived on Saturday morning and Mr. Fred. Thomas kindly lent a wagon to bring it from the station. The meat was weighed and checked in the General Market and afterwards distributed among five local butchers. The meat was pro- nounced to be very good, and this extra supply was much appreciated by both butchers and customers. The price charged on rail was q I, d. per lb. for forequnrters and iiid. per lô. for hind- quarters, and the extra charges would it was estimated, bring the cost to the butcher at iod. and is. per lb. respectively. The meat was sold in the shops at from id. to I ld. per th. under the maximum scale of prices fixed by the committee some time ago.
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