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CARNARVONSHIRE APPEAL 1 J TRIBUNAL. -DETIIFSDA AND BANGOR. k;I!IiK :'DEALER'S RECEIPTS. TURNOVER ON SALES AT 4d A QUART. A sitting of the Carnarvonshire Appcal Tri- bunal was }:-■ ii cm Monday, at Bangor. The Lord Lieutenant (Mr J. Ernest Greaves) presided, and the other members present wore: Dr. Wynne Griffith, M gusto R Muir, R. T. Jones, with tihe Clerk (Mr Ltc-w. Da vies), and the Act- ing Military Representative (Major Roberts). J. Rowland Williams (27), quarryiriiin and farmer, Penybonc, Douglas Hill, who was re- fused exemption by the Ugwen Tribunal, claimed exemption through his employer. The Rev. R. E. Davies supported the applica- tion, and said the farm where tho applicant worked required a sbrong man. A woman could not do the work. The farm was 27 acres, only ten of which was grass. The applicant also carried an a greengrocer's business. No exemption granted, the man hot bo be oalled up until December 31st. John Evans, 3, Tanyffordd, Llanllechid. now employed at Dolgarrog, applied to the Tribunal to renew his exemption. It was stated that tho applicant- waj not badged. Rev. D. E. Davies stated the applicant went to Dolgarrog so tJh-t he oould be rpealr home. I Appeal dismissed. "HOME WOULD BE RUINED" I Evan Benjamin Evans, quarryman -joronwy- sfcreet, Gerlan, foe whom Mr Ivor Tiyee, Bangor, ajxpeared, ad for a renewal If his exemption. Ho stated tiiat lie was tix- sole support of his family. his fathea-, who been an invalid for eighteen years, h.ag totally dasabled. If he had to go th- dome would be ruined. The Chai.rrr a: The family appear to be incapacity exoopt the applicant and his mother. The ipphoant: Arid my motthc-r, who is not strc^3» was taken ill I" Sunday. 00Illtional exemptio4i g-rantied on docneabie grounds. DID MUNITION WORK IN AMERICA. I The Military Representative appealed against the exemption granted Osborne Jorea (32), farm hand, Goromvy-atreet. Tho Clerk to the kotti- esda. Tribunal (Mr L. Thomas) intimattd tthe applicant's cmptoyc'M had written stating tnafc ho was doing work of national importance undw the Mil,n,isirv of Munitions. The appHoar?t had been empioycd in munit.on works in America? The Military Representative contended that the man should e.nt,l" the Army, who might decide to release him for munition worP, and so relieve a voung munition worker for the Army. No exemption ffi-antfd. PREFERRED SON TO LOOK AFTER HIS I INTERESTS. I I fT1'1 '!II. y- ine Aiiutary urpre^ntative appealed against the exemption given until December 3ifib to Robert J. Roberts, foreman joiner, Llys Llöw- elyn. Mr J. Robert*, builder and contractor, Both- esda, said that tije applicant, his son, acted as foreman for him on a JE4000 contract, whidh he was carrying out in Anglesey. Sixteen men were employed on the contract—the erection of a mansion and farms buildings in Llangoed. Mr R. T. Jones: Cannot one of the sixteen men act as foreman ?-Thcy are strangers to me. The Military Representative: You contend that no one can do the work as well as your son?—He has been on tho contract from the start. I prefer my son to look after my in- terests. Mr Roger Evans re-presented the applicant. Appeal allowed, applicant not to be called up until November 30th. BWHFSDA MILK DEALER'S APPEAL. I The Military Representative appealed against the exemption until December 31st given Wil- liam Roberts (26), milk dealer, Gomel, 89, High- street, Bethesda, who was represented by Mr Roger Evans. It was; stated that the applicant twenty-six months ago bought the milk business as a going concern from his father-in-law. He had 200 daily customers. He sold from 160 to 180 gallons a. "week. He worked from six a.m. until eight p.m., and on Saturdays until ten p.m. The Military Representative oontended that such a business could be carried on by a woman these days. Answering the Chairman, the Applicant said he obtained exemption on condition he joined the Volunteers. He had been with the Volun- tears. The Chairma.n: You must cleanly understand that persons who obtain exemption oonditionally upon joining the Volunteers must do so or else they forfe-it their exemptions, a.nd they are auto- matically drafted into the Army, Mr Roger Evans explained that the applicants were willing to join the Volunteers, but in the meantime. the Military Representative appealed against the exemption granted, and they delayed joining until the decision of the County Tribunal was given. Mr Roger Evans stated that E417 was received from the sale of -milk, for which he paid E227 9s 3d. Mr R. T. Jones: How do you sell the milk? —Fourpence a q.uart. Mr R. T. Jones: That is interesting in view of the increased price charged for milk. Mr Rogea- Evans: We are quite honest in Bethesda (laughter). It was contended that the applioant waa in a certified occupation, but the Military Representa- tive said that although a. ma.n might be in a certified occupation the question was whether in the national interest he should remain in it. Appeal allowed, exemption granted until December 31st (non-ranowabl .4. MOTHER'S PLEA FOR SON. I The Military Representative appealed against the exemption given Llewelyn Griffith (20), coal merchant, Llys Llewelyn, 'Rachub. The ttpplicant's mother stated she had one son serving. If the applicant went the business would collapse. She bought 800 tons of ooal eaoh year from one firm alone, and ahe undertook other work. The Military Representative considered that an older man should be employed for tho carting work. Appeal allowed, exemption granted until De- cember 31st (non-renewable). BANK CLERK REFUSED EXEMPTION. I The Military Representative appealed against the exemption until December 31st given Ed- ward R. Oliver (34),' bank cLerk, Bethesda, who was represented by Mr Roger Evans. Appeal allowed, no exemption granted, the ap- plicant. not to be called uptll November 30th- "ONE OF THE MOST DESERVING I. -CASES." The Military Representative appealed against the exemption given John Williams (39), quarry- man, 44, Water-street, Llanllechid, who it waa stated had seven children, all under thirteen years of age. The looaJ Tribunal thought this one of the meet deserving cases ever brought before them. The applicant would not go to munition works because he could not tarn enough money to keep his family. Rev. R. E. Daviea,, on behalf of the applioant, pointed out that if he was compelled to go to munition works, he might as well join the Army". He earned at present from 305 to 36e a week. The Military Representative remarked that the appeal might be rag-axde-d as unnecessary, and that if Ohe applicant had to join, it would be a bad bargain for the Government, but he thought the man should do work of nationaJ importanoe. The local Tribunal should have tihe courage of their convictions. If they thought the man should have been totally exempted they should have stated so, but instead they gave temporary exemption. It waa stated that if the applioant was sent to the Army the .Mparation allowance would be 31s. The Military Representative's appeal dis- allowed, subjeot to the man observing the Volun- teer conditions. AUCTIONEERS' CLERK NOT EXEMPTED.  lhe Military Representative appealed against the exemption until November 11th granted Griffith O. Thomas, 4, Hill-street, Ge-rlan, clerk th Messra John Pritchard and Co., auctioneers, Bangor. The applicant, it was stated, supported his grand-parents, with whom he lived. He be- longed bo the Vol unteers. No exemption, applicant not to be called up until November 30Uj. The Military Representative appealed against the exemption until peoember 31.9ft granted Lie". elyn Roberta (36), DQIhelyg, Talybonit, a foreman reason. Mr Pc<rnani Evans. the applicant's employer, said twelve of his men had joined the Army. Exemption until December 31st (non-renewable). SCHOOLMASTER AND FARMER. I The Military Representative appealed against J the exemption until-; December 31st given Evan R. Jones, jjsehoolrnfster and farmer, Aberoaseg Farm. 1% was stated that as the applioant had not patted for general service he oouid re- main in hit prereut profession.  The Tribunal decided that the ?ppitca 'j'm?t I I ely on !ua medical certificate, and if ghL.n ex emption. he must join the Volunteers. I BANGOR BOROUGH CASKS. Patrick Hogan (26), foroma.n with Messrs Hogan, Bangor, claimed exemption. Mr Dew, for the applicant, contended that he waa doing work of national importance because it involved the food supply of the inhabitants of the localiliy in an e.entia.l way. The applicant, who was married and had a child, had only paasod in C3. Conditional exemption waa granted on the understanding t-hat the applicant joined the Volunteers. Richa.rd Herbert Williams (22), butclier, 280, High-street, who said his brother had joined the Army, that he supported his two sisters, and that if he was obliged to go into the Army, it Nrotil" mean the closing of his shop, was given ex -P- tion until December 31st (open). The V-^ui.'leer oondition was imposed. Gwilym O. Bulkeley (25), boll. painter, Tair mynydd, who is the sole supt-t of ivs widowed mother and two sisters, ar^ whose brother is in the Army, was given p^emption until Dec-ember 31 sit, but he must jC-:ü the Volunteers, Owen Pritdw. (29), fmitarer, 11, Garth-road, for whom M- Dew appeared, claimed further ex- empti It ,.i,3 "bad that f appkeont joined his buisi- ne- would vanish. No exemption granted, but applioant not to be oalled up until November 30th. The appeal of Patrick Sweeney (38) Ingliaii Buildings, Glanadda, tinman, for whom Mr Horiitio Jones appeared, wa.s adjourned for the applioant to be medically examined at Wrexham. Evan F. Jones, hou^e painter, Plasllwyd-be-r- moe, rcpreaemted by Mr Horatio Jones, who said that the applicant had four people and a business practically dependent upon him, was given ex- emption until December 31st (open), but he jiust join the Volunteers. R. J-œ:)S Owen (38), organist and music teacher, 12, Fri<M?-roi?d. for whom Mr S. R. D?w ap- peared, was given conditional exemption. The case waa heard in prrivate. A condition wo.,3 attached that the applicant must join the Volun- teers. Godfrey P. Da vies (32), stationer, Bangor, for whom Mr Dew appealed, was given exemption (open) until December 31st conditionally upon joining the Volunteers. I MILK DEALER'S PROFIT. I Mr Roger Evans, solicitor, wniting with refer- ence to the case of William Roberts, milk dealer, Betheisda, says:—"One would infc--i from the re- port of the proceedings that the difference be- tween the items receipts and payme"ts furnished by the milk dealer to the Tribunal represented a clear profit to him. In orcter to remove such an impression I am instructed by my client to explain that the item "payments" is in respect- of milk bought by him only, and does not. include upkeep of hoirse and oar, rent, insurance, etc., wages of servant, carriage of milk by railway, and other incidental expenses, and in order to arrive at bhe profit, these items of additional ex- penditure haive, of course, to be taken into account. So that the milk busiaosa is not so lucrative as would be inferred.

I BANGOR. I I MEMBER'S PROTEST AGAINST PASSING I "UNFiC PERSONS." I SHOULD FISHERMEN BE EXEMPTED? I I FRIARS SCHOOL GOVERNORS APPEAL I FOR CARETAKER. A flitting of tho Bangor Military Tribunal was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. The Mayor (fl' R. J. Williams) presumed, and tho other members present were Dr. E. V. Arnold, Messrs H. C. Vincent, W D. lloboon, T. E. Taylor, with tho Clerk (Mr Pentir Williams) and the Military- Representative (Dr. R. W. PhilHpj). I DRAPER FURTHER EXEMPTED. I Thomas Hugh Evans (39), married, 4, College- road. Bangor, general draper and outfitter, claimed a further period of exemption He stated elaimed t furt h er period that if obliged to enlist he must close his business, which had taken thirteen years to build up. Ilia rent, rates, a.nd taxes amounted to JE90 per annum. Exemption was given until December 31st, tho Military Representative assenting. I &LATE MERCHANT AND MASON. I Henry Jones (38), married, Friars Slate Works, slate merchant and macon, claimed exemption. He stated that h3 was one of two partners in the firm and was the only practical mason left. Ho was rejected when examined under the Derby soherne, but was afterwa.rdls paoaed C2. Exempt.ion waa granted until the applicant is called irD. I EMPLOYER'S CLAIM FOR TWO SONS. I Mr BiHuler, Queen's Lavery Stables, claimed exemption for his sons, Ellis Butler J32), mar- ried, manager of the livery stables, and Richard Bujfcler (24), single, motor and oaib driver. Mr Butler stated thait he did a good deal of work for the Military Hospitafl, and he had one son with the oolours, while another was rejected on account of physical weakness. Tha Military Representative dissented in the case of EUis, but recommended exemption until Dcoem bar 31st in the case of Richard. One of the applicants declared that he was not fit and he wtas unable to eat solid food. Mr Taylor protested aig-ainst the military pass- ing unfit persona, who became a burden upon tho country. If what, the applicant said about himself was true (which he did not doubt), it would bo impassible for him to do work for tho military. He thought the Tribunal shcmld protest aigainsfc tho military authorities passing unfit men. Dr. Ariiold "ed the applicants whether they were aware that women were driving motor- cars. Women were also driving horses in to-wiis larger tihan Bangor. One of the applicants pointed out that women oould not be depended upon for night work. He was eavoci out at all hours of the night. Men would not turn out at night; they were becom- ing independent. The Tribunal dismissed the claim in respect of Ellis, but recommended the military not to call him up until October 31st. Richard would be granted exemption until December 31gf. "ONE OF THE HARDEST OASES." I Leonard Ernest Jones (18), single, 2, Mount Pleasant, Banigor, employed at the G.P.O., claimed exemption on the ground that he sup- ported hi? widowed mother. Th^ Military Representative agreed that the applicant had a tremendous burden thrown upon him for such a young man. It was one of the hardest cases the Advisory Committee had ye.t come acros.3, and the applicant had borne it very well. The Tribunal granted exemption until Decem- ber 3Left, or until the applicant's class is called UO. the applicant to ioin thA Volunteers ¿ GLANADDA BUTCHER'S CLAIM. Arthur Lloyd Owen (39), married, butcher and milk dealer, 8, Vicboria-square, Glanadda, sought further exemption, and the Military Represen- tative assented to exemption until December 31st. The applicant claimed that he sold as much milk as-anyone in Bangor. The previous even- ing he slaughtered 50 lambs. Sir Vincent, thejught there were quite enough butchers in the town. The Applicant: But, there are none except my. self in Glanadlda, which is larger than Upper Bangor, where there are two or three. The Military Representative remarked that he was influenced in recommending exemption by the fact thait the applicant was 39 years of age. The applicant pointed out that if his shop was closed the people of Glanadda must walk a mile for a chop or for some milk. Mr Vincent: Why Shouldn't they? The Applicant: W hat-walk a mile for a chop! Mr Vincent: Why not? The Applicant: It would be a great incon- venience to the public. There are three thomand people living in Glanadda. In tihe course of a further discussion the Mili- tary Representative remarked th-at men of 39 were not oomsidered -fit for the trenches. The Applicant: I'll not pass. I am subject to lumbago every winter. Exemption was granted until December 31st, the •applicant in the meantime to be medically examined. I DENTAL MEOHANIC AND SURGERY I ¡ ASSISTANT. Sydney Whitehead (20), single, Marianfa, Garth, dental mechanic and surgery assistant with Mr I George Williams, was given exemption until October 31st ao as to. enable him to be modioally. examined. APPRENTICE'S APPEAL DISMISSED. I Ihe ^appeal of W. John Parry (18), ooaoh- I builder's apprentice, 20, Farrar-road, waa dia- II missed. IRONMONGERY THE MOST COMPLI. I CATED TRADE. Mr Gladstone Roberts, ironmonger, High street I 'r High-str", 1 ob?med uemptiou for Edwa.rd J J<x? (25? Snowdon View, Upper Bangor. He said Jones was the only one left of seven employees. Of all shopkocpinig trwe-s that of ironmongery waa the moat complicated. lie was loath t. attend before the Tri, biati;Lt as he considered it rather unpatriotic to do so, especially as ho had oo. a urging people to join, but two of his essiotanta just been oalled up, leaving him Wizlh only one assistant. Incidentally Mr Roberts said ho did not think the a.pplio.njfc was given justico whon he appeared before the Medical Board at Wrexham, and he I;f;,t" lik", to sl).ak privately to the Tribunal .vith rei'eronce to the matter. Mr Taylor- You should say it in puiblic be- <v:.use it « a scandal the way t'hoy are passing in on Exemption was granted until Deoombor 31st I conditionally upon the applicant joining tho Vofunto-ora. HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST. I J hom:-s i'id wards (36), hairdresser and tobacco- nist, ILigh-street., whoso case was hoard privately, arni who was reprcticrstod bv his sister, was given exemption until December Slst conditionally upon i'n joining the Volunteers. FARMERS' PETITION FOR A SADDLER. I Exoinptxon until December 31st was also niven Thomas Owen, saddler, 295, High-atrtot, who produced a potition signed by 50 farmers sup- porting his Ififl business, he said, had taken 14 years 1.1 build irp. Thomas Williarm (39), married. Union Inn, Glanadda, brewer's ray man and barman, for whom Mr Il j-atio Jc.- ^3 appeared, claimed ex- emption. It was stated that the applicant had paiaed for general servi< Mr Horatio Jonrg ¡¡,1.id that Mrs Jones, who kept th. Union Inn, was practically blind, and the applicant, her son-in-law, had been aseist/inig her. Mr Vincent pointed out that there were several houses in tho division manag-.1 by women. Exemption wn's given until October 31st, no further appeal to be made w hout permission. FTSIIERMEN'S GOOD I Two brothers, William Griffi h (34), married, 12, Upper Giirth-rood, fisherman, and Robert Arthur Griffith (36), married, 15, Upper Garth- rend, seaman and fishorman, olaimcd exemption. It was contended there would be a scarcity of fish if the were taken away. Tho Military Representative thr.iught the dis- triut would be deprive<d of a considerable quan- tity of fish if the applicants were sent to the Army. The applicants were very active and were makin.g- their fortune (laughter). One of the Applicants: We work very hard for it. The Mayor: Don't you e-ell cheaper st-ein.g your catches are so plentiful ? The Military Representative: What was to- day's catch?—Eight boxes, with seven score in each box. The Military Representative: I saw their catch. The men must have put their backs into it. Mr Vincent: It does not. seem right that these two youths, simply because they aro fishermen, are to be dealt with differently to other people. Would not one of the applicants go? One of the applicants replied that it was not werk an o'd man could do. Mr Vincen t: We shall have the half oF Bangor becoming fishermen if it is known that they will be exempted from doing their duty to their country. TJu Military Representative: I don't think that men could learn to trawl for fish without a great deal of difficulty. Tho cases were adjourned until December 31st, the Town Clerk in the meantime to make in- quiries as to the powers of the Tribunal with regard to Naval recruits. 'Tn DOING WORK OF THREE MEN. -?- I 1 nomas u-eorge x nomas too), married, m, tligh- street, branch manager for tha United Yeast Co a representative of which aid the applicant was doing work previously dotne- by three men and was one of the hardest worked men in the whole county, was givei exemption until De- cember 31st. CLERK TO GUARDIANS. I exemption until Doeember 31st or until his I class (Class 3) is nailed up. was given Benjamyi Evans (33), ic4,trk to the Bangor and Beaumaris Guardians. WILL HOUSEHOLDERS OBSERVE "MEAT- LESS DAYS?" Robert Edmund Jones (38), married, butcher, High-street, claimed exemption for himself and for two assistants, Wm. Arthur Jones (23), single, Penyrallt, Trogarth, foreman, and Humphrey E. Lloyd (19), singte, 21, Minafon-terrace. Asked how long the men and himself worked, Mr Edmund Jones said, From 6 a.m., and we finish when we go to bed*(laughter). Dr. Arnold suggested that some of the appli- cant's cuetomcrs might have meatless days? Mr Edmund Jones was given exemption until Doeember 31st, as also was Wm. Arthur Jones, the appeal of H. E. Lloyd being dismutsed. Griffith Solomon Owen (39), with six children, master painter and house decorator, 34, Upper Garth-road, was given exemption until December 31st. Messrs David Williams and Co., wine and spirit merchants, High-s>fcroet, for whom Mr Horatio Jonea appeared, sought exemption for Ricliard Pritcha.rd (35), Tai'rmynydd, carter and ceHer- man. It was stated that the applicant was the only employee left with a knowledge of the trade.—The Military Representative dissented, and exemption was granted only until October 31st. Evan Owen (33), married, a groom at Tany- bryn, was given exemption until October 31st, owing to tho illness of his wife. The appeal of William Fraaer (39), drapers' traveller and ooll.ecto,r, for whom Mr Horatio Jones appeared, was adjourned to enable the ap- plioant to be medically examined. Richard Owen (32), contractor and undertaker, Pen Pare, Upper Bangor, whose case was heard in private, claimed exemption. It was said he was passed in Cl.-Exemptiott granted to No- vembar 30th. CLAIM FOR FRIARS SCHOOL CARE- I TAKER. The Bangor Local Governing Body claimed ex- emption for William John Skinner (40), married, 229, Carnarvon-road, porter and caretaker at Friara School. In the official form of application tho applioant was described as "porter and care- taker of Friars School, having charge of all the premises (classrooms and playgrounds), ringing bhe school bell, cutting grass and thinning hedges, attending to electric light and bells, doing odd jobs in carpentry, etc., a.so supervising the smaller boys out of school and reporting misconduct to the Headmaster." The reasons given in support of the applica- tion were: "the importance of having a man of high character and integrity as caretaker in con- stant contact with.J.he boy;; of a secondary school, and tho practical impossibility of replacing the present caretaker by as good a man under present condiEom:, The retention of John Skinner in his present position is 50 far "expedient in the na- tional interests" that it conduces, as no fresh ap- pointment could do, to the proper and decent carrying on of the service-a of the school which is a public institution. Exemption granted until December 31st. I COAL CARTER AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE. I Messrs Williams Bros., coal merchants, claim- ed exemption for John PaTry (39), single, 31, Albert-street, Upper Bangor, a carter. Exemp- tion was granted until December 31st. Asked if he oould join the Volunteers, the ap- plicant said he was bury with the horse at night. The Tribunal had better aak his employers whether they could let him off. The Mayor: I think we had better u4 the horao (laughter). The Military Representative remarked that if Parry could not join, his employer, Mr John Williams, migdit do so, especially aa he was an old Volunteer. Parry: Quit9 right, Mr (laughter). CHILDREN TAKING TO WEARING CLOGS. Fred Gibbons (25), single, boot and clog re- pairer, 170, High-street, claimed exemption, and Messrs Briggs, Higl» street, supported the claim. The Applicant atated that he was the only clogger for miles around. Mr Vincent: Where do you send the clogs to? -AU over the country. Mr Vinoorit: Do you sell any in Bangor^— Yes, children are wearing them now in Bangor, more than ever. Mr Vincent: How many pairs do you make and repair?—I do close upon 100 pairs a. week. Mr Vincent: There are plenty of bootmakers in the town?—No; there is more repairing now than ever before. Exemption until December 31st was granted, conditionally upon the applicant joi-ning the Volunteers. The Tribunal refused the claim of David Lloyd Owen (24), single, City Cottage, Bangor. SECRETARY OF AN APPROVED SOCIETY. I Owen l?homM Roberts (34), ?n?e, 23, Club- I street, omvtoxy of an approved aocM?, Mu?ht f ?xemptson. Mr Dew represented the applicant, who &;id he oontroikd 1503 Sb&te insured mem- bens and 500 members in the voluntary eeotion. Exemption was given until December 31st, and the appnoant promised to join the Volunteers if he could find the tjme. LEAVE TO APPEAL TO COUNTY I TRIBUNAL. Randall Ellis Gricc, motor and cycle mechanic, High-street, Bangor, asked permission to make frc<Ja application. He 3ta.ted that he had made Ovory ed?rt to get a suitable manager, but fa.il, being told that mechanics Wt'N flocking to mnni- tioii workd. It would mean total ruin if he had to go. He had tried to rel the business. Leave to appeal was granted, and the case waa dismissed 90 that the applioant can apply to the County Tribunal. -IN CERTIFIED OCCUPATION. I Owen Edward Griffiths (20), blacksmith and shoeing smith, 5, Sackville-road, for whom Mr Horatio Jones appeared, was given conditional exemption, as he is in a certified occupation. Tiie Military Representative incidentally stated that the applicant enjoyed the distinction of being- the youngest. married man in Bangor. John Wm. Jones (33), married, 7, Gambier- terraoe, Garth, drapers' traveller, passed C3 at Wnexham. Case adjourned until his class ia called up. George Richard Russell (38), married, gardener, 14, The Crescemt, Upper Bangor, passed C2.— Exemption until December 31st. Hobert Williams (56), married, bricklayer, 479, Carnarvon-read.—Case adjourned. Hugh Hughes (28), married, Tanygrisiau, Pen- tir, foreman with wholesale corn and flour mer- chants at Garth.—Exemption until Ootqber 31st. William Williams (36), single, foreman grocer and baker, Migh-street, represented by Mr Horatio Jones. It was said the applioant had passe d C2. At the outset of the Volunteer move- ment ho joined, and had assisted in guarding Conway I riclge.-Con(litiof,.a.1 exemption grant- (\(1. A CERTIFICATE WITHDRAWN. I '1'¡1O Military Representative appealed against the exemption granted Arthur Pritohard (25), Victoria-street, in the employ of his father, a baker. The Military Representative stated that the applioant was granted conditional exemption as a bakor, but it was contended that lie was not- actually engaged in baking. Pritchard stated that he had been baking off and on s inco he had been home. The Military Representative > I am told you simply carry dough to the bakery and carry loaves away. Pritohard said he was engaged in the bakehouse in the morning and in the evening, and he col- lected dough from 60 to 80 houses. The Military Representative: If you were left in charge of a bakery could you carry it on your- self?—Yes. I have done it to-night. The Military Representative: Have you been doing it in the past" Were you a baker when you were granted this exemption?—I was not a full-time baker. The applicant's father said he adhered to every word he said when appealing, and his case, that evening was even stronger in view of the increas- ed cost of flour, yeast, and salt. The Military Represantative pointed out that the applicant obtained exemption 011 the ground that he was a baker. The Father: And salesman. The Military Representative: Yes, but a sales- man is not a certified occupation. Do you still describe your son as a baker? The Father: I oould not carry on without him The Military Representative: Is he a baker? The Father: He has never had a try. The Military Representative: That gives your case away. This has been a notorious case of a man granted conditional exemption because he is in a certified occupation, whereas he is not, and I have been obliged to raise it here. No doubt Mr Pritchard has other grounds for making the application. He says th-at if his son was taken away it would mean serious loss to him. Mr Taylor asked the applioant whether he was occupied the whole time in doing bakery work? The Father: Yes, indirectly. The certificate was withdrawn, but Pritohard was told he oould appeal again on other grounds.

BEAUMARIS I TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FOR COUNTY I SCHOOL ASSISTANT MASTER. A meeting of the local Tribunal was held at Beau- maris on Saturday afternoon. Alderman W. R. Jones presiding, and there were also present. Alderman J. and there w,, -re H. Burton. Mr R. E. BhercUffc. the Military Repre- sentative (Lieut. Sir E. Philipston-Stowe, Bart.), and the Clerk (Mr W. O. Griffith). The Governors of the County School applied for temporary exemption for Mr J. Andrew Owen, assist- a.nt master. Alderman Hugh Thomas (vice-chairman) and the headmaster (Mr E. Madoc Jones) appeared on behalf of the Governors. From their statements it appeared that at the middle of last term the science master had to relinquish work as the result of a ner- vous breakdown. He returned at the commencement of the present term. but in a. few days, acting on medical advice, again left. Mr Oweii was the only other assistant master now on the staff, the classical master having joined the colours at the outbreak of war, and was now holding a commission. It would be impossible to fill the vacancy with another master, and tha headmaster reported he was notified by the agencies that science mistresses were almost eqfmlly impossible to obtain. It was felt that in view of the considerable increase of pupils in the school this term, and to the fact Lhat there were 72 boys on the register, it would hardly be fair or desirable to ask mistresses to be practically responsible for the discipline of tho school.—Three months' temporary exemption granted. Thomas Owen, Gwynfryn, .joiner and builder, ap- plied fur further temporary exemption. The case was adjourned for a month in order that the applicant mhdLt goo up for medical examination. Richard Stanley, 13, Ros3 Hill, butcher and slaugh- terman. was allowd three months' further temporary exemption. The Military Representative applied for a re-hearing in the case of John Stanley, G, Stanley-street, carter. His employer gave evidence on the man's behalf.- It was decided to revoke the certificate of temporary exemption previously granted, but the man not to be calleù before 13th November. Three months' temporary exemption, was granted to S. T. Smith, Crofton Place, gardener, and T. J. Lewis, New-street, cart-ar, and four months to G. A. Pugh, Central Stores, grocery manager. Applications on behalf of two men employed in agri- cultural work were adjourned.

LLANGEFNI. I At the Llangefni Tribunal on Wednesday night, the following cases were dflCickd:- Roland Owen, Pei'rorsedd-road.-Exempt ion to Dec- ember 31st. Conditional exemptions were granted to H. R. Hughes, Penuel A'illn John Hughes, Chnrch-U rrace; Hugh Parry, Bryn Meirion; Wm. Owen, Cross-street; and 0. J. Jones, Bridge-street. Exemption to November 13th :0. Thomas, Ty'n- rbos; J. R. Salisbury, Penuel Villa; Thomas Parry, Llanwen; U. Pritchard, Chapel-street; J. Roberts, 8, Carnarvon-terrace; Owen Edwards, Llainrallt; Hugh Jones, Carregynalltwen; W. Hughes, 2, Cross-street; R. J. Rowlands, Cae Cwta Mawr. The applications of W. Owen, High-street, Evan Parry, Glanhwfa-road; and John Prichard, Bridge- street, were refused. It was decided that the applications of E. R. Owen, gas wurks, was out of order.

THE COUNTRY'S NEED. I Slaughter a.nd bloodshed, ruthless crime, Groans, curses, oaths, courage sublime; The devastating hand of war, That knows no mercy, owns no law, Fostered and roused by dev'lish hate Against our land, against our Stare, Plunges the world ingruesonw strife, Leaves barren earth—leaves death for life. All heroes they who foremost bore The first, great onslaught of the war, Who doth not onvy those who shed Their life-blood where the mighty dead Havo died to stem the surging tide That threatened, with a scornful prido, To break and overwhelm mankind And, those opposed, in slavedom bind. But well for others had they died, Or never lived, Who right denied To serve their country and to give Their lives that those at home might live, And those who va-in excures made Who by their words mankind degrade, But hateful most are those who strive For wealth therrurelveø-their land deprive. Those who fail to serve their nation, Those who know no obligation By the future generation Will bo held in detestation And their children will regard them W itJl the shoine attached to them, For that they when England needed Turned a deaf ev—never heeded. I fl. HAROLD HUGHES. I

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OBITUARY. I ARCHDEACON D. R. TffOMAS. I The funeral of the Venerable Archdeacon D. R. Thomas took place on Saturday, when the remains were laid to rest in the parish churchyard at Llandrinio. A violent storm burst shortly before the time fixed for the interment, but there was a large attendance of clergy from all parts of the diocese and of the parishioners. The obsequies were of a simple but impressive nature. The quaint little church was weil filled with mourners, a large proportion of the clergy wear- ing their surplices and robes. The choir was in attendance, Mr Moore presiding at the organ. The Bishop, the Dean and the Vicar of Welsh- pool, the Rev. Canon Davis, D.D., occupied seats in the chancel, and the last named, one of Arch- deacon Thomas's oldest and closest friends, in- toned the service, the Bishop reading the lesson. The 90th Psalm, the hymns, "For all the saints," and Jesu, Lover of my soul," were feelingly sung, and as the body was borne from the churan the Dead March" from" Saul" was played by Mr Moore. The Rev. Canon Davis took the com- mittal at the grave, which had been lined with moss and white lfowers. The chief mourners wero: Mr Cyril Thomas (son), Dr. and Mrs O'Conor, Llanymynech (son-in-law and daughter); Mr T. Pughe Evans, The Mount, Llan- fechain; Dr. C. W. O'Conor, Oswestry; and Mr J. C. Bull, Oswestry. Among the clergy present, in addition to those already mentioned, wore the Rev. Canon T. Red- fern, Denbigh; Canon R. Evan Jones, Llan- llwohaiarn; J. W. Thomas, Lianrliaiadr, Denbigh; Silas Evans, Llanrhaiadr Mochrtant; J. J. Lati- mc-r Jones, Newtown; T. H. Lloyd, Llansa-nt- ffraid; Gwynne Vaughan, Castle Caereinion; M. Morris, Meifod; G. H. Dickenson, Llandysilio; F. H. Hawkins and T. Jones, Guilsfield; John Fisher, Cefn, St. Asaph, senior secretary of the Cambrian Archaeological Association; Basil Evan Jones, assistant editor of the Montgomeryshire Collections, who now holds a commission in the R.W.F.; Jonkm Davies, vicar choral of St. Asaph; W. L. Davies, Llanfyllin; H. Howard, Molverley; J. Poole Hughes, Llanymynech D. Stevens, Trefonen; Evan Jones, Mold; Dr. Dowell Lee, Deytheur; George Williams, Pool Quay; Rees Morris, Bwlohycibau; E. Pell Edmonds, Whittington; Rossendale Lloyd, Selattyn; B. J. Phillips, Berriew; William Morgan, Manafon; 0. M. Feilden, Frankton; M. B. Lutener, Oswes- try; Ebenezer Evans, Holy Trinity, Oswestry; and E. Worthington Powell, Chirk. The Ven. Archdeacon Fletcher was prevented from being- present by his motor oar breaking down at Llyn- clys while on his way to the funeral. Among others present were: Mr H. A. Cleaver, diocesan registrar and chapter clerk to the Dean and Chap- ter.

NORTH WALES MINISTER'S WEDDING. The marriage took place at Sion (C.M.) Chapel, Wrexham, on Wednesday, of the Rev. D. Ynyr Hughes, B.A., C.M. minister, Llanbedrog, near Pwllheli, and Miss Alys Howell Hughes, eldest daughter of the late Rev. J. Howell Hughes, Bala, and Mrs Hughes, Rhoslan, Wrexham. Tho Revs. R. E. Morris, Wrexham; Owen Lloyd, Caergwrle, and W. E. Williams, Llanfairfeohan, officiated. The Rev. Trevor Jones, Stockport, acted as best man, and too bridesmaid was Miss Memmie Hughes, sister of the bride.

Roy. David Daniel Williams, L.Div., curate of Llanfair, Dyffryn Clwyd, since 1913, has been appointed vicar of Llwydiarth, Welshpool. The patron of this living is Sir Watkin Williams- Wynn, Bart.

BISHOP OF BRISTOL AND THE CHURCH IN WALES. The Bishop of Bristol, writing in the Diooesan Magazine, says:—" 1 have been asked to say a word or two about the Church in Wales. I for- bear in the face of our present need of national unity from doing more than allude briefly to the question. It is surely not conceivable that any responsible minds in the nation will any more regard tho impoverishment of the Church in Wales from the older point of view. To meet the very large percentage of Welsh Churchmen soldiers retuining from battle with. a result such as this would bo disastrous. There must be re- consideration Our sympathy with our fellow- Churchmen in Wales is unabated."

THE NATIONAL MISSION IN EAST DENBIGHSHIRE. LIST OF THE BISHOP'S MESSENGERS. Preparations are now being make in every pam ish of the deanery of Wrexham for the National Mission of Repentance and Hope, which is to begin on October 28th. The Bishop of St. Asaph is to meet the communicants and churchworkera of the deanery at Wrexham Parish Church, on October 25th, and on October 28th the messen- gers appointed to visit the various parishes will assemble at Wrexham Parish Church to receive the communion and benediction of the Bishop before leaving for the parishes to which they have been assigned. The following have been appointed as messengers to the various parishes: —Broughton,, the Rev. Herbert Evans, Cerrig; Brymbo, the Rev. J. Hamer Lewis, St. Asaph; Bwlchgwyn, the Rev. W. A. Ellis, Ffynnon- groow; Esclusham, the Rev. J. W. Lloyd, Broughton; Gresford, the Rev. Edmund O. Jones, Llanidloes; Gwersyllt, the Rev. D. Ed- wardes Davies, Brymbo; Holt, the Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, Prestatyn; Llanfynydd, the Rev. T. L. Williams, Pcnycae; Minera, the Rev. G. R. Davies, Esclusham; Penycae, the Rev. D. T. Silvan Evans, llhosymedre; Rhosddu, the Rev. D. Howell Griffith; Rhosymedre, the Rev. J. R. Roberts, Llanfihangel; Rhos, the Rev. Canon Davies, Wrexham; Rojsett, the Rev. Lewi* Pryce, Colwyn Bay; Ruabon, tlic, Rev. E. Lori- mer Thomas, Holywell; and Wrexham, the Rev. Canon Lonsdale Ragg, warden of the Church Hos- tel, Bangor. The services begin on Saturday evening, October 28th, and continue until No- vember 2nd, and it is intended to hold open-air aorvices and processions before and during the mission week.

I NEWS IN BRIEF. Mr Lloyd George, answering Mr J. King (L., North Somerset), said that the number of conscientious objectors who have been tried by court-martial up to the present was 2.014. Llanelly soldiers at the front were singing "Sospaa Bach'' for all they were worth. Tears ran down the colonel's face. '"By G- he said at length, ''1 wish I knew Welsh!" A Welsh soldier sends a copy of the latest marching song at the front. It has this lively chorus:— We beat theai on the Marne, ¡ We beat them on the Aisne, j We save them hell at Ncuchapelle. And here we are again! TH 15 NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB. it is unucrsiooo tIlat air Kichard Staplcy has POp. chased the Westminster Palace Hotel, the new head, quarters of the National Liberal Club, on bohalf at the members of the olub.

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