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BANGOR MILITARY TRIBUNAL
BANGOR MILITARY TRIBUNAL STL DENTS AS <X>XS( IENTIOUS OBJECTOIS. PECULIAR NOTIONS OF PATRIOTIC SERVICE, A meeting of the Tribunal was held or Tuesday eveliiiia at the Town Hali. Tho Mayor (llr R. J. Williams) presided and the ct-her members in attendance wero Messrs H. C. Vincent, W. I). Hobe*>n, T. J. Wil- liams, James Cumraing, T. E. Taylor, with the Military Representative (Dr. R. W. shillips) and the Cl-erk (Mr Pentir, Williams). Richard Butler (24), motor and cab driver, 08, High-street, claimed exemption. Hie ipplicant had been examined by the Wrex- fta-m Medical Board, who passed him B2, but (}-fl. Thomas certifteel him as unfit for heavy work. The Tribunal crderod him to be re- ;xa.miued by the Special Medical Board at jeeds, who confirmed the decision of the Wr<j:;ham Tribunal. The Military Representative expressed sur- prise", judging by what he had heard, that the r.pplicart had retained in Class B2. He wa. assured that the applicant woui-d not stand the Army diet a month owing to lis condition. n Exemption until June 30tih was given the i-pplieant, who was represented by Mr J. vang Jenos. Wriiliam Thomas Williams 9, Mount-street, •Tianager of Mr \¡V, üw{'u's' :lGU, who on a second examination at Wrexham was reduced from B1 to B3, was exempted unjtil June 30th. CLAIMS BY FISHERMEN. The case of T. Elias Pi.ice fisherman, Uppev Garth-road, who was 0 Appam" when "the vessel waR captuIíe{ Y the Ger- mans and v. ho gave a promise ai to take tip arms against tnem, was reviewed. m f Lieut -Commander Collard, of the Board of &.grieui,ure and Fuheries, appeared in sup- port of the claim. Price, in reply to Mr Vincent, stated that he had lac largest fishing boat in Bangor. Mr Vincent: Yes, but do you fish?—Yes, ,U t ?".O YOU I am the only licensed fifshernmn in Bangor. Mr V ucent: much iisii have you caught lately?—I never kept count of them. Mr Vincent: W onld I be right in saying that yc-u have caught .£20 worth?—Yes, and more. I have earned enough to get a living. Mr Vincent: Will you give an undertaking that the (ish you catch will be sold in Bangor? —Oh, yes, if I get a better price for them in Bai-igor than I can get anywhere else (lan gliten. Lieut.-Commander Collard said it was true that Price was not a whole-time fisherman, let he was so keen on his work that he was prepared to instai n motor in a is boat and to pay for that would keep him busy. He was also on parole, and the Military Repre- sentative would agreo that he was hardly eligible for military service for that reason. Mr Vincent You do not think it un- reasonable that we should attach a condition that he should sell his fish in Bangor pro- Tiding he gets a reasonable price? Lieut.-Commander Collard: I am sure Price would he willing to conform with that. Mr V inoent: I am told that Price seldom uses his boat, and that he has not landed JS20 worth of fish during the winter. He devotee his time picking mussels which he sends to the English markets. Conditional exemption was allowed. Mr Hobson pointed out to the applicant that his ocrtificate could be challenged by the Military Representative if he did not • carry out the contract to sell his fish in Ban- gor provided he received a reasonable price. Two other fishermen, Harold Griffiths, 14, Upper Garth-road, and Harold Williams, Garth, who were also exempted, had their certificates reviewed, being under 31 years of age. MT Vincent stated he was told that these applicants were the only fishermen whosold fish in Bangor. j On-o of the applicants said he &old .£25 worth of fish each week to a Bangor fish- monger. They would shortly have to go to fish in the neighbourhood of Pwllheli. Mr Vincent: Will you sell your fish there? -No, I am bound to sell it to a Bangor dealer. The Mayor: There is not much danger of that. Fish is so much cheaper in Pwllheli (laughter). Conditional exemption was allowed both appl icants. Ilicliard Griffith Evans (25), accounts clerk lkt fjhe University College of North Wales, B2.—June 30th, to join the Volunteers. Wm. Roberts, tailor, 32, Holyliead-road, Upper Bangor, Bl.—June 30th. Arthur Lewis Humphreys (29), grocer's assistant. Cartrefle, Upper Bangor.—Condi- t i on. tional t^em ption. Richard Emyr Humphreys, master baker, The Lawn, College-road.—-Conditional exemp- j tion. R. T. Owen, grcrcer's carter, 10, Water- street, Hirael, C2.—June 30th. Griffith Wynne Owen (18), medical stu- dent, Ty Gwyu, Upper Ban, cor. -Au gust 14th. Among the cases reviewed was that of Mr E. V. Breen Turner (29), Tanygraig, who Jiad been given conditional exemption. It was stated there are only three dentists left in the town. The certificate of conditional exemption was confirmed.* Robert D. Foulkes (30), slate," mason and stone hand, 20, Fountain-street.—June 30th. A PATRIOTIC ACTION. Josiah Palferman (35), greengrocer and fraiterer, High-street, claimed exemption, and was given conditional exemption. He Jucid-entally mentioned that he had prevented two potato-less weeks in the city by distri- buting among the other dealers a supply of potatoes he had received. Mr T. T Williams: A very patriotic act. There is far too much selfishness in this country. Wm. H. Edwards, house decorator, 244, High-street —June 30th. John Parry, coal carter, Albert-street, Up- per Bangor, Cl.-Conditional exemption. The fcpplioattt was asked whether he had joined Mte Volunteers. He replied that a man who Carried six or seven tons of coal on his back I\8ch day could not be expected to drill at ii t. Wm. Riqhard Williams (41)0; market gar- leaer, 67. Caelleppa, employed by Messrs W. K. Roberts, Market Hall, for 27 years.-Con- litional exemption. Evan Jones, carter, 10, Water-street, Hir- .(À)Iidiûonal exemption. John Butler, general carrier and motor- »r proprietor, West End.-Exempti..on con- firmed. THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS CLAIM EXEMPTION. VIEWS OF CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS. Several students from the Bala-Bangor In- dependent College and the North Wales Bap- tist College applied far exemption as con- scientious objectors. A letter, sign-cd hy Principal T. Recs, Prof. Thomas Rhys, and Prof. J. Morgan Jones, wrw read. stating that they understood four of the ctudonts of the Bala-Bangor College were applying for exemption on conscientious grounds, and that they were required to pro- They came to tho College with convictions. The following facti were re- levant :—(1) They came to the college with strong testimonials from tho churohes in which they were brought up, that they had proved themselves as men of piety and sin- certty, so tha.t they had been called to devote themselves to the work of the Christian min- istry. (2) Their work and conduct since thev had been at the college had justified th 0' testimonies, and bad shown fem to be men ziot at all likely to make insincere profesi- &ion3. (:3) The religious atmosphere in which they have always lived naturally inclined their to hold those views. It was "generally aoumed and aftbn explicitly taught in Welsh Congregational Churches that to wage war was contrary to Christian principles. As evi- dence of the prevalence of that view it should he mentioned that tho Welsh CoThgregaiional Union papsed resolutions iu 1913 and 1914 de- claring all war t8 Jx* contrary to the spirit of Christ. J4) The view would be still more pre- va lent rtriid mcr-o strongly held that men who ■had been called to the work of the ministry should mot take part in war. In the Congre- gational churches there was no hard and fast iine of demarcation between the student for the ministry and the minister. Once a man had been oalled by a church and adopted by ttie denomination to be a preaqher, he might be called upon to perform every part of the work of a minister. COMPLETING THEIR STUDIES. I Richard loyd Matthews :t8), a student at tlv» Bala-Bangor Independent College, was &iven exemption twelve months ago, and his ca.-3 was re-considered in aocordance with tho new ru e o' the Army Council lie said he was finishing his studies at tho college next June, and was negotiating for a church now. The Military Representative said the appli- cant as a conscientious objector wa-s exempt. Mr Vincent: His comscientious objection has never l)1-cn advanced here. The Mayor stated that exemption would be granted until June 30th, on the ground that the. al,plicant w-as in his la.-Jt year as a minis- terial student. If lie liked, the applicant oould appeal en ooueckntious grounds. Another student, Griffith Jones, 4, Vron- heulog, who will finish his studios in June, was also exempted. Exemption until Juno 30th was given Dd. Aleirion Lloyd and Llewelyn Christmas Jones, both of the Bala-Bawgor College, who are i:ni'-ihins» their college careers in June, and to Wm. M. George, Madryn, Hclyhead-road* and Wm. I). WatkinA, Baptist (Jollogo stu- dents who are also in their last year. OBJECTION TO OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. I Ebenosoi' Charles (2C)t 2, Mountain View, student at the Bala-Bangor College, snd a l.ative of Llanellv, claimed exemption on con- scientious grounds. lie objected to non- combatant service because it helped directly e:her people to carry c.n tlhe war, and be- cause it meant taking an oath of allegiance t;. an earthly being. He earnestly believed that it was wrong to make a vow of abso- lute obedience to any man. He objected to participate in any uee ot arms in any dispute, whatever the circuinstanoos, and however just the cause might be, because in his es- timation it was in tho first plaoo futile, and, 6econdlv a direct contradiclioll in tcrm& to second ?i ?htiug for justioo with material weapons. He was not willing to join any branch of military servioo whether it was engaged in tlie destruction or the saving of life, bccause it was a military service, and to partake in it involved becoming part of the military machine. He had been taught from his youth to follow these principles, and had been brought up in an atmosphere foreign to militarism in every form. He was wiiiing to do Y.M C.A. work or educational work, or any service which did not promote wax and whioh was not under military control. Mr T:iylor: Have S-úu told the churches where you preach that you are a conscientious objector?—By preaching the gospel of Ohrist I show that. I preach tihe gospel of Christ ac- cording to what I understand it to be. Mr Vincent: That. is not an aiLsNver. Ha-ve )ou told your congregation that ?—I have told many people. Mr Vincent: In the liltlpit?- They do not call upon me to say it there. Have you told them directly? Have you or have you not?—I have not had any occa- sion to do so. I did hot ask you that. Have you told them directly? Mr T. J. Williams: Do answer the ques- tion?—I lave not. Principal Rees mei-tioned that the appli- cant was offering to do national work out- side the Army if that was the wish of the Tribunal. Mr Vincent: What kind of servioo do you buggegtr Principal Kiees: Anything but military service. Mr Vincent: Would hp join the Y.M.C.A. out in France? The Applicant: I would not mind any- thing like that. 'The Military Representative: Would you undertake Red Cress Work?—Yes, if it is outside the- Army. WOULD NOT ASSIST WOUNDED IF IT I PROMOTED WAR. Mr Vincent: Would you object to carry a wounded man off the field of battle?—Yes, if if involves taking. the military oath. Mr Vincent: It does not involve the mili- tary oatti.-I would not render assistance to tthe wounded if it promotes war. It does not promote war to assist the woundied?—Indirectly it does. Surely it is only an not of mercy which is one of the Christian principles you preach ? —It is contrary to my conscience. The Military Representative: The only pos- sibility before you is Y.M.C.A. work, and I suppose the opportunities there are limited. Then there is the Red Cross work. Mr Vincent: It is not muqh use offering Red Cross work to a man >ho"iiB hot prepared to carry off wounaed men from the field of battle. The Military Representative: He is willing to join tho Y.M.C A., which feeds men. Mr Taylor: The Y.M.C.A. is as much the Army as any other branch. You cannot separate them. Mr Vincent: How tong ha-vo you held these opinions? Are ^ou a member of the Fellow- ship of Reconciliation ?—No. So you did n-ot attend the famous meet- ing in June, 1915, which converted all you chaps (laughter)?—No. Did you do anything previous to the war to show your principles?—I had no occasion to do ao. Do you ill ink »t is wrong for us to have a Navy?—Yes. Do you think it is wrong to bring food in- country? I do mot think it is wrong, Then do you thing il- is poasiblo to bring is possi-b l o i<) brin food into tne country without a Navy? It would be poEAbi-3 if one held my views, Yes, but you must recognise tha.t everyone does not hold them. Recognising that fact, do you think it necessary to have a Navy to pro- tect our merchant vessels ?-No answer. You don't seem to have Any decided opinion (laughter). Do you think it is better that mil- lions in this country should starve for want of foodIt is wrong if our Navy promotes war. It is wrong to bring food into this oountrv 1- No answer. WILLING TO PREACH IN FRAMHR David John Howelb (24), a student at the Bala-Bangor College, who has passed Clue A, also otaimed exemption on conscientious grounds. He said he did not object to save life as a' civilian, bu.t he did object to do ao as a soldier, beoause he would then be part of an organisation wiwee business it waa to take life. He was willing to preaoh in France. Mr Vincent: And that is all! The Applicant mentioned that he was brought up on a farm. Mr Vincent: Have you done anything for your country since the war broke out?—I have U.en studying in my college. I have been fol- lowing my studies. My work, preaching on Sun- days, is of national importance. I take it. that you are paid for fcUat?-—Verj little. It hardly pays my brain fare (laugh ter). Can you name any sacrifice you have made?- No occasion has arisen demanding definite sacri- fice. Do l vou think that theological students are speciaMy exempted from making aacrincee?—No. Then tell us of one sacrifice you have made- the smallest thing that you have done for your country since tlw war broke out?—I oan't say anything definitely. is not self-sacrifice the essence of the Christianity you preach?—Yes. Then name me one act of self-sacrifice that you have done?—In undertaking to preach the Gospel I left a better position. You call that an aot of I do. I NO OBJECTION TO Y.M.C.A. WORK. Alun Garner (26), Bala-Bangor College, and staying at Victoria Park, who lias passed Claas A., contended that war waa based on hatred and rni3unidersta.nd)ing. lie had undertaken to do all he could to eatLbLisli Llilt, Kingdom of God on earth. He cookl not' accept non-comba.tant service, and was not willing to as>idt in the systematic deutruotion of liie. He had 110 objection to Y.M.C.A. work. The Mayor: You aay that war under any cir- cunutcnoes is not j ust;-fi- --Yez Mr Taylor: Irl that case it would be wrong for us to oppose tiie Germans landing in this country and commit the atrocities they have been guilty of elsewhere?—War is wrong. Mr T. J. Williams: Was it wrong for Belgium to ciefertd herself?—I hold that war —— Mr Williams: Please answer a fair and simple. question? Was it or was it not wrong for Bel- gium to defend herself f..gainst the Germans? -Yec, Defence by armaments is wrong Mr Hobson: When you say you have not been called upon to make any personal sacrifice so far do you realise that you have not been called upon to do so because obherpeople have been making sacrifices for you ?—W e make sacrifices in our own way. I have gone into the ministry, and it moans hard work and money. Mr Vincent: And that is the sum total of your sacrifice?— Y es. You cannot name a single thing that you have done, except your work in the ministry, to help your country, eirtoo the war broke out?--I say the ministry does help the country. You oannot name anything outside that work? —No. How long have you held those principles? You say you have been speciaUy impressed by them j¡<t at present, and I am not surprised at that? (laughter).—I have preao'rwxl about the futility of armaments for a long time. Do you belong to any body that professes those principles?—No. Can you recall any act of yours previous to tho war which shows that you held tho')c prin- ciples?—I have preached that, armaments were futile, and since the war I have been con- vinced of that fact. Mr Taylor: Would it be against your con- science to make any saorifioe for your country?- Not at all. The Mayor: Do you preach on this subject a.t all? -Do you mention it when you preach?— I have preached that ito material weapon can save the country. The Mayor: Have you dared to say in a Welsh pal pit that. this country was wrong, and that our men should take no pc-rt in the war? Mr Vincent: Have you preached tha.t Eng- land was wrong in taking pa.rt in this war?—I have not said that, but I have preached that war is wrong, and that England end the other countries are wrong in going into war. Mr Taylor: Would you daro teli a congrega- tion next Sunday morning that England was wrong in going to war with Germany? I cion t want to give particular instances. M.r Taylor: You would not dare do it. Principal Rees: Yes, he would. Mr Vincent: We are not speaking to you, Principal Rees. I know you would dare any- thing (,IftughtL -rl (To the Applicant): Would you dare state publicly that England was wrong in going into this war?—I would dare it inasmuch as I have condemned war. Have you said so specifically? I cannot le- rnember all the remaafcs I make. I tihink you would remember it to tho end of your days if you made such a. remark (laughter). GAVE UP A GOOD POST. I  -I Idris Vaughan Morns ll), student at trie Baptist. College, and residing a.t. 47, Holyhead- road, Uppea- Bangor, Class A, claimed exemp- tion on conscientious grounds. He stated that he rog-ardied his work at the college as a. sacrifice as he i-act given up a good post. He did so for the spiritual good of his country. He had proaoned that war was wrong. Mr Vincent: Have you ventured to say that England was wrong?—I have said it in this Mr Vincent: Very generally I suppose (iaugh- te,r).-I sav that England, having gone to war, does certainly not live up, in my opinion to the Christian convictions, which sh(3 professed before the war. Mr VinCirit: Have you said so in any sermon? —Yes. What sort of reception did you get? (laugh- te,r).-I don't know (laughter). Weoro you asked to preach in that ohapel again? (laughter). Y es. Then I suppose they liked it? I suppose so. Tho Mayor: You say you ha.ve not joined tne Fellowship of Reconciliation. If it is a good movement, why did you not support it Do you feel inclined to become a member now?—I am n-ot very keen about it. The Mayor: You would not becomo a mem- ber?-It d oes not make much difference whether I do or not. Mr Vinceht: Y m, 800m fo have very slaok opinions on the subject altogether (laughter) Since this Fellowship is likely to promote the principles you propound, don't you think you should join?- Yes, if it wou!d be of any uoe to them. THE DECISION. I The Tribunal retired, and after a long interval the Mayor statedit has taken the Tribunal some time to decide these oases, and we were anything but unanimous. In the cases of Charles, Howei?, Garner, and Morris, we have decided to allow them a month to consider what work of national importance they should take up. Thay must either take up agrioulbitre, join tha R.A.M.C., Red Cross, or the Y.M.C.A. Jf they do not do so in the course of a month, they cannot expect much mercy from the Tribunal. Mr Vincent mentioned that the decision was arrived at by the casting vote of the Mavor. The other proposal was that the applications should be dismissed because those who voted that way were not satisfied with the grounds of the objeotors.
ANGLESEY APPEAL TRIBUNAL.…
ANGLESEY APPEAL TRIBUNAL. I I YESTERDAY'S SITTING. J The above Tribunal sat at Llangefni yester- day (Thursday), when there were present:- Messrs J. R. Davies (in the chair), T. Williams, W. S. Owen, Hugh Thomas, T. Muir, -and R. T. I Owen, together with Messrs Walter 0, Jones (clerk), Wm. Edwards (agricultural representa- tive), and Major Roberta (military representa- tive) The following cases were decided:— John Jones, 52, Bridge-street, Uangefrii, grocer's manager.—Temporary exemption to 30th September. Nicholas WiUiam8, 12, Church-terraoe, Lien- gefni, grocer's assistant.—Temporary exemption to 30th September. Henry Parry Jones, Penterfyn, Llangefni, ohemisfc s apprentice.—Refused. Trevor Glynne Jones, Shop Newydd, Llan- gefni, electrical engineer's apprentice.—Exemp- tion refused; but not to be called up for three months from March 23rd. Llewelyn Richard Thomas, Arosfa, Llangefni, slaughterman.—Refused, but not to be called up before 30th June. Hugh Thomas Price, Bwlohyfen, Bentir, Hen- eglwys.—Temporary exemption to 13th May. Richard Pntchard, 16, Chapel-etreet, Llan- gofni.-Tempo-rary exemption to 13th Novem- ber.. Rowland Robert Williams, Maelfa Boston, Ga,erwen. -Refused; but not to be called up be- fore 30th April. William Richard Morris, Cefngwyn, Trevor.— Temporary exemption to 13th November. John Owen, Lodge, Pe-nygra..igwen.-Tempo- rary exemption to 13th May. Ellis Griffith Hughes, Ty'nrhosydd, Llanerohy- medd. Temporary exemption to 13th Novem- ber. Robert Thomas, Drwyn, Valley.—Temporary exemption to 13th May. Riohiard Williams, Pwllpreban, Rhosoolyn.- Temporary exemption to 13th May. Hugh Robert Williams, Tan'raJlt Newydd, Bodedlern.—Refused; but not to be called up before 13th May. Owen John Hughes. Cemgybaban, Valley.— Temporary exemption to 13th May. Robert Morris, litarwgooli, Usnynghenedl.- Temporary exemption to 13th May. Owen Williams, Marian, Llandcteusant.—Tem- porary exemption to 13th May. Riohard Edwards, Ty'n'rallt, Aberffraw.-Tem- porary exemption to 13th November. Hugh Jones, Porth Mawr, Gwalchmai.—Re- fused; but not to be called up before 30th April. William Owen Jones, Pertheskin, Valley.—Tem- porary exemption to 13th November. Robert Edwards, Llainfeirig, Ceirohiog.—Tem- porary exemption to 13th May. Robert Eawarcb, 50, High-street, Llanerchy-
[ THE CHURCH IN WALES.
[ THE CHURCH IN WALES. Mil VINCENT'S REPLY TO MR W. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS, M.P. To-day's Times contains a letter from Mr H. C Vincent, Bangor, in which he says:- There is a malignant relontlessnoss in the lettfcir of Mr W. Llewelyn Williams, M.P., upon this subject, which appeared in youlr isaue of the 25th instant, which I think we had all hoped that the sacrifice of blood and tears which Welsh Churchmen and Ohurchwomen have made in this war would have finally dispelled from this un- happy controversy. But, over and above this, Mr Llewelyn Williams seems to me to have entirely overlooked the main grounds of the ap- peal of Lord Salisbury and othwis, to which he refers in his letter. That appeal is only one for such consideration for the Churoh as will enable us to have the co-operation of such of our bravest and bost as return from the war, in putting our house in order. The financial posi- tion, to which Mr Williams apparently attaches so much importance, and any improvement in which he appears to dread DO nll.wh,. i. of com- paratively minor importance; but the cliao3 into which the whole organisation of the Church must of necessity be thrown if Disestablishment takea place immediately upon the uoola.ration of that peace for which our young Churchmen have al- ready in such numbers sacrificed, and are still sacrificing, their lives, must obviously be so groat, that one would think that even our bitterest opponents would not hesitate to give us at lc«st breathing space to begin, with the help of the Churohmcn who return to its, to rebuild and re- store a new organisation to take its place. I can hardly bring myself to believe that even Mr Llewelyn Williams really thinks that this slight measure of consideration for the Church is too generous a recogn i tion of the sacriifces rendeied by hor aona in this war.
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. I
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. I BANGOR MEMORIAL TO THE pnnIE I MINISTER. The Bangor and District Women's Suffrage Society, v.lhk-h is nor.-party and non-militant, this week forwarded a memorial to the Pre- mier on the occasion of tho introduction of the Pr>?aker'.s recommendations on cleotoral re- form. The idea of the memorial was that Mr Llovd George should luiow that tho Women .Suffragists in his constituency were keenly alive to the present political situation ivit,-k regard to their caiuso, a ma also that leading men in the conotituei^y were fully in sym- pathy with the Premier in. his support ot .Woman's Suffrage, ¡'.Jl' to enable women to take part in the ek-ctiooi of r ho Parliament which will deal with tho problem of recon- struction immediately alter the war. .signatures were ooUccted in a remarkably short time," and by a few suffrage workers. TJio cordiality of their reception and tho readines.s with whicii t-i gnat urea were given made the work easy. A specially gra.tifyi.n.g point was the number ef men who declared a complete change of mind on the question of votes for women. Tho number of signatures appended to the petition, all of men of pub- tic standing; was f)7, and had time permitted the list, could hanrk- been made much larger. In J110 opinion of those able to judge, the memorial represents a particularly valuable expression of opinion Tho organisers wero the Executive Committee of the Bangor Women's Suffrage Society, who thank all t hoti-e gentlemen who supported their-efforts. The following i-j the text ef the Momor- ial :— "Sir.—We bag to submit for your con- sideration the accompanying memorial signed by several well-known and repre- sentative men from your constituency. Many of the signatures are personally known to you. The mfmctriail, which has been compiled at very short notice by the Bangor and District Women's Suffrage So ciety, with the aid of members of the Women's Suffrage Societies of Carnarvon and Criocieth, makes no pretence to be an exhaustive list of the supporters of women's suffrage in the Carv-arvon Boroughs. "The signatures include fihose of Mayers, Aldermen, Magistrates, County Councillors, Town Councillors, Clergy, Ministers, Pro- fessional Men, Bcctors/Lawyers, Profes- sors, together with officials of such bodies of organised liabaur as tho Carnarvonshire Labour Council and certain of iti affiliated Trado Unions, as well as representatives of Friendly Societies, Wo respectfully draw your attention to the fact that some who here signify their support were previously indifferent and even hostile tio the emfranrihisoment of ■women. We desire to take this opportunity of expressin g our great pride in the fact that the Prime Minister of His Majesty's Government is a convinced suffragist and the Member for this. Constituency. Wo thank you warmly for your consistent sup- port. We are inspired by the hope that your great influence will not fail to secure tho recognition of citizenship to the women of Britain who have so bravely responded to the Call of the Nation in her hour of need. (Signed) EVELYN LAMPORT Chairman; CHARLOTTE PRICE WIIITE, Hon. Secretary. J
I WELSH CHURCH COMMISSIONI
WELSH CHURCH COMMISSION I LAST YEAR'S FINANCIAL REPORT. I The financial report of the Welsh Church Com- mission for 1916, shows that the balance from 1915 waa E1064 12s 2d. and that advances wee received from tho Civil Contingencies Fund amounting to £4500, The payments were E3049 17a 7d for salaries, JB3 118 lOd travelling ex- penses, S44 2s 8d postage and telegrams, £ 1319 19a incidentals, L59 106 lOd printing and stationery, and £368 lis 7d office accommodation, leaving & balance in hand of j5718 lBs lOd. The report; of Mr H. J. Giljson, comptroller and auditor-general, states that, including the sum of JM500 advanced in the period of the previous account, the advances from the Civil Contingencies Fund to Deoember 31st, 1916, amounted to £ 10,000. He also explains that the amount under the heading of "incidentals" in- cluOOø a payment of 21300 for legal expenses in connection with the PAministmtion of the Welsh Church Act, 1914.
NORTH WALES WILLS. I
NORTH WALES WILLS. I Mr Harold Herbert Walker, Mallwyd, Dinas Mawddwy, died intestate and a bacholor, left £ 67,347. Mr John Houghton Maurice Bonnor, Bryn-y. Gwalia, Llangedwen, Denbighshire, and Home- field House, Chiswick Mall, London, left' £ 23,834. Brigadier-General Robert Henry William Dunn, of Althrey, Wrexham, and the Naval and Military Club, Piocadilly, W., a magistrate and deputy lieutenant for Flintshire, wlio died on January 8th, has left, unsettled estate of the value of £25,586, the net personalty being £18,631, Miss Sarah Ellen Owen, Maesyrhedrydd, Aber- ystwyth, formerly in business as a confectioner, left 216,130.
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The Welsh Calvinistic church es at Bolton and Farnworth have given a call to the pastorate to the Rev. Bennett Williams, of Tremadoc. The Wrexham Deanery Association, at a chap- ter meeting held at Wrexham, on Monday, passod a resolution in support of the purchase of the drink traffic by tne State. Archdeacon Fletcher presided, and the subject was intro- duced by the Rural Dean (Canon Davies), who moved tho resolution.
ILIVERPOOL WELSH C.M. FESTIVAL.
I LIVERPOOL WELSH C.M. FESTIVAL. The Psalmody Festival, or the Cymanfa Ganu of the Welsh "Calvinistic Methodists of Liverpool and district, was hoid in the Sun Hall, Kensing- ton, Liverpool, on Monday evening, in the pre- sence of an audience of many thousands of Welsh people of all denominations. Mr T. Hopkin Evans, Mus. Bac., of Neath, conducted. The festival was greatly assisted by a well-trained orchestra, under the direction of Mr R. W. Jones, with Mr W. J. Roberts a.nd Miss Edith Jones, L.R.A.M., at the harmonium and pianoforte re- spectively. Mr Robert Poberts presided over the gathering.
r RETIREMENT OF DR. DAVID…
r RETIREMENT OF DR. DAVID OLIVER. The Rov. Dr. David Oliver, on Sunday even- ing. preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the W dsh Congregational Church at Holywell, after a pastorate there of forty-four years. He was ordained in 1854, and served the church at Llanheris for nine years previous to removing to Holywell. In 1903 he was chairman of the Welsh Congregational Union. For many years ho has acted as secretary of the North Wales Federation of Free Church Councils, an office which he will still continue to fill.
NEW VICAR OF RHUDDLAN.-
NEW VICAR OF RHUDDLAN. The Bishop of St. Asaph has appointed the Rev. William Jenkins Davjes M.A., to "the benefice of Rhuddian, rendered vacant by the sudden death of the Rev. T. W. Vaughan. Mr Davies graduated from Josus College, Oxford, taking his M.A. in 1905. He was Welsh chap- lain at the college in 1889 and 1890, after hold- ing for three years the curacy of Michaelstone's- Avon, Glamorganshire. From 1900 to 1904 he was curate of Rhyl. In the latter year he was appointed vicar-choral of St. Asaph Cathedral, -,Lti (I he has been for some years the senior vicar of the mother parish of the diocose. He is one of the best-known clergy in the diocese, and is very popular among his brethren.
ST. ASAPH CLERGY AND NATIONAL…
ST. ASAPH CLERGY AND NATIONAL j SERVICE. Dr. Grimaldi Davies, Archdeacon of Mont- gomery, preached at the Parish Church Pres- tatyn, on Wednesday evening last In the course of his sermon, he said that every clergyman in the diocese of St. Asaph had placed himself in the hands of the Diocesan for the purposes of the National Service scheme.
WAR OFFICE LIST. I
WAR OFFICE LIST. KILLED. Jones, 20984, H. (Hoiywell); Jones, 54766, P. 8.t. Asaph); Jones, 24707, R. G. (Anglesey); Parry, 20639, E. (Anglesey); Roberts, 55315, W. (Dolgeiley); Williams. 37190, 0. (Blaenau Fes- tiniog); Edwards, 55339, R. (Bangor); Roberts, 21386, Loe.-Cpl. J. R. (Penmaenmawr). WOUNDED. Evans, 12450, S. (Flint); Halley, 30385, W. H. ( C onna h Evans, 's Quay); Hillyer, 9451, Co.-Q.M.Sergt. J. (Llandudno); Jones, 11609, W. (Flint); Owen, 11579, R. (Anglesey); Price, 43690, W. (Flint); Whitley, 30360, H. (Mold); Jones, 5525, W. M. (Llangollen); Edwards, 37284, J. R. (Penmaen- Mawr); Jones, 16081, H. L. (Conway); Rowlands, 21137, R. E. (Bala). DIED. Rowlands, 40186, H. (Carnarvon). DiED OF WOUNDS, Jones, 53785, W. (Portmadoo). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED WOUNDED, NOW REPORTED DIED OF WOUNDS. Lindsey, Sec.-Lt. G. V. Williams, .54585, J. (Colwyn Bay). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING. NOW REPORTED KILLED. Daviea, 40387, W. J. (Carnarvon). MISSING. Jones, 11209, Sgt. E. G. (fwllheli).
ABERYSTWYTH STUDENT KILLED.…
ABERYSTWYTH STUDENT KILLED. I Lieut. John D. Vaughan, Royal Welsh Fusi- liers, who has been killed in action by a bullet from a machine-gun, was an assistant master at Lady Manners' School, in Derbyshire. He was educated at Llanelly and Aberystwyth Univoraity College. He had received the Military Cross.
LANCE-CORPORAL J. R. ROBERTS,…
LANCE-CORPORAL J. R. ROBERTS, M.C., I PENMAENMAWR (KILLED). In the official list of N.C. officers killed in action, on Tuesday, appeared the name of Lance- Corporal J. R. Roberts, M.C., 3, Hen Durnpike, wlio, when recently home on le,ave, was present- ed by the Council with a wristlet watdft, in re- cognition of his heroism.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS. i
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS. i Monday, March 26th. REGULAR FORCES. Welsh Guards. Capt. R. G. W. Williams- Bulkeley, M.C., to be Regimental Adjutant; Lt. J. J. P. Evans, M.C., to be Capt.; Sec.-Lt. C. H. Dudley-Ward, M.C., to be Lt. (Moh. 5). R.W. Fu;siliers.-i-Cdta. to be temp. Sec.-Lts., a.ttd, :-W, G. Griffiths, W. N. Roberts, W. 15. Williams (Mch. 1). Tuesday, March 27th. REGULAR FORCES. R.W. Fusiliers.—Temp. Lt. P. Moody, M.C., relinquishes rank of temp. Capt. (Dec. 6l, 1916), (substituted for notification in Gazette, of Mch. 15). Cadet E. E. Edmunds to be temp. Søc. Lt" attd. (Mch. 1). T&mp. Capt. A. D. M. Farrar to be acting Maj. whilst second in command of a Bn. (Aug. 22, 1916). TERRITORIAL FORCE. R.W. Fusiliers.goc.-I,ts. to be temp. Lts.:— B. S Sowton, 0. P. T. N. Blake (Jan. 1). Sec.- Lt. W. J. Horner to be temp Lt. (Sept. 1, 1916). Sec.-Lts. to be temp. Lts, :-G, P. Gibson, R. W. Wood (Jan. 1). Sec.-Lt. G. D. James to be temp. Lt. (Jan. 1). Sec.-Lt. W. S. Goff to be temp. Lt. (Jan. 1). Sec.-Lt. (temp. Capt.) 1. T. Lloyd-Jones to be Lt. Jtemp. Capt.), (Feb. 11). Wednesday, March 28th. REGULAR FORCES. R.W. Fusiliers.-rrempcrary Lieut. J. B. Mar- tin, from a Service Battalion to be temporary lieutenant (attd.); Cadet T. R. Morgan to be temp. aec.-lieut. (attd.). SERVICE BATTALION. R. W. Fusiliers.—Temporary Lieut. D. C. J. Brooks to be acting capt.. while commanding a company. Temp. Lieut. A. G. Jones, from Lin- colnshire Regiment, to be temp. lieut. Sec.-Lt. L. Mills, Middlesex Regiment, to be adjutant, whilst so employed, vice Temp. Ca.pt. P. E. E. Williams. Thursday, March 29th. REGULAR FORCES. R.W. FuaHiera.—S.gt. E. V. Brooka to be Sec. Lt., for service in the field (J an. 31). Cdts. to be tp, Bec"Lts. (a.ttd.) :-C, E. Shillington, A. G. Wibon (Mch. 1). SERVICE BATTALION. R.W. Fusiliers.—Temp. Capt. (acting Major) J. H. R. Downes-Powell (Glam. Yeo.) to be act- ing Lt.-Col., whilst commanding a Bn. (Feb. 6). SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. Welsh Gua.rds.-The following Sec.-Lts. (OIl prob.) are confirmed in rank :—R. L. Wreforo- Brown, A. W. W. Berg, H. A. St. G. Saunders, R. C. Bonson.
NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOODI…
NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD I ECONOMY DEPARTMENT. Lord Dovonport 'has appointed, with the approval of the Prime Minister, Mr Kennedy Jones. M.P., as Director-General (unpaid) of the Food Economy Department of the Minis- try of Food.
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Two thousand acres of land have been pur- 1 chased near Launceston, Tasmania, for the I settlement of returned soldlem.,
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CARNARVONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS.
CARNARVONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. REMARKABLE DECREASE IN PRISON POPULATION. The Carnarvonshire Quarter Sessions took place yesterday, under the presidency of Mr J. E. Greaves (Lord-Lieutenant), who said that the court had once more to deplore the loss by death of two active and llse-ful magis- trates, the late Mr Issard Davies and Mr Thomas Hughes. He moved votes of con- dolence with the reepecti vo families, and that there should be put on record the court's sense of the grievous low which the magis- traoy of the county generally had sustained through their removal. The Vice-Chairman (His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts) seconded the motion, which was car- ri ed. As a token of the fact that there were no prisoners for trial, a. pair of white gloves was presented to the chairman by the representative of the High Sheriff (Mr Noele), who, in maJdng the presentation, said that it was gratifying to thing that during the year of the shrievalty only six persons were indicted in the county. The Chairman, on his part, desired to con- gratulate the High Sheriff upon the immunity from serious crime which the county had en- joyed during the tenure of his office. ASSESSMENT OF DINORWIC QUARRIES. Appeals were entered by tho overseers of the parishes of Llanddeiniolen and Llanberis against the Couinty Rate Committee in respect of the county rate basis and of the county rate made 27th April, last year. Mr Artemus Jones (instructed by Mr M. E. Nee) appeared for tho applicants, and Mr 13. R. Davies for the county authority. The Vice-Ohairma.n (His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts) explained that all the oourt would do was. to alter the assessment Lccording to the basis of the Assessment Committee. It would be for the two sides to agree as to the ngurea, and if they failed to agree they must bring the matter up a.gain at the next quartcir sessions. The same decision applied to the second ap- peal.
IMILITARY NOTES.i i
MILITARY NOTES. i Captain R. G. W. Williams Bulkeley, M.C., who has been appointed regimental adjutant to the Welsh Guards, is the eldest son of Sir Richard Henry Williams-Bulke!ey,Bart, of Baron Hill, near Beaumaris, the lord-lieutenant of Anglesey. He formerly served as a lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards, and in 3909 married the only daughter of Colonel Sir Henry Charles Legge, K.C.V.O. Lieutenant J. J. Pugh Evans, M.C., promoted captain in the Welsh Guards, is a lion of Lady Evans, of Lovesgrove, near Aberystwyth. He acted for a time as adjutant to the Welsh Horse. Lieu,t, William Fox-Pitt, Welsh Guards, was, with other officers, decoratoo with the Military Cross by the King, at Buckingham Palace, on Wednesday. Lieutenant F. Llewelyn Hughes, son of the Rector of Liandlidno, has been promoted at the front to the rank of captain." Lieutenant the Marquis of Bute is on duty at Kinmel Park Carrp. I
EMERGENCYI GAME LEGISLATION-
EMERGENCY GAME LEGISLATION- THE AUTHORITY TO KILL PHEASANTS. From a CorrespondentJ There appears to be considerable doubt amongst farmers and others as to the extent of the powers contained in the recent Destruction of PhetMa?ta Order. An idea has got about that anybody can kill pheasants when and where he pleases, and as anybody acting on this impres- sion may find himself in trouble with the authori- ties, it would be well to state what these powers are. Under the new Order an occupier of land may be autliorised in writing by the War Agricul- tural Executive Committee of the county to kill pheasants on such land and dispose of them. UndertihiÙt written authority he may kill phea- sants up to 31st Maroh, and they may be bought, kept, or sold up to the 10th April.- To acquire this new right of killing pheasants, the farmer or occupier (4 land must finst apply for authority to the above Committee. Before this Commit- tee can g-rant this authority, they must be satis- fied that the stock of pheasants on the land is not so reduced as to prevent substantia.1 injury by the pheasants to the crops on the land. When the farmer or occupier of land has received the written authority, he has practically the same powers to kill pheasants on his land as he pre- viously had in respect, of ground game. In order to sell pheasants killed under such authority he does not require a game licence. Except in the case of a farmer or occupier of land authorised in writing by the Committee, the law with regard to the killing and selling of pheasants remains as before.
SALE OF A YACHT. I
SALE OF A YACHT. I ACTION AGAINST THE HON. F. G. WYNN. I In the King's Benoh Division, yesterday, be- fore Mr Justice Sankey, Mr Thomas Hamilton Sabine Pasky, of Northlands, Sowes, brought an action against the Hon. F. G. Wynn, of Glynllifon, Carnarvon, claiming commission which he said was due to him on the sale of a yacht called the Thora." Tho defendant denied liability. Mr Justice Sankey, giving his decision, said he was satisfied that the plaintiff had a con- tract for the sale of tho yacht, and was there- foM entitled to a sum of money, and that five per cent, on the purohaae price of £ 6750 was the proper amount. There would therefore be judgment for the plaintiff for £337 10s and ooato.
BETH ESI) A URBAN COUNCIL.…
BETH ESI) A URBAN COUNCIL. I NATIONAL SERVICE AND SLATE QUARRYING. I APPEAL TO PRESERVE THE INDUSTRY OF THE DISTRICT. A special meeting of the Bethesda Urban Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there was a full attendance of members, and Mr. D. Pernant Evans (chairman) presided. Mr 0. T. Williams, Sub-Commissioner under the National Service Scheme, addressed the meeting. He referred to the stoppage of foodstuffs owing to submarines, and that we had to fall on our own resources to the utmost extent. From all quirters there were calls for more men. He urged all men between the ages of 18 and 61 to ofter themselves for national work. He explained that the fact that a man fills up a form does not prove that he will be taken away, unless the authorities consider he would be doing better service elsewhere. The greatest asset of the country to-day was the workman. Con- tinuing Mr. Williams said You cannot think ol leaving our men in France and Salonika short el food and munitions. We want the labour of tha country to be of service to the Empire, to work and send out the necessary things to our soldiers." Mr. Williams went on to urge the Council to undertake the canvassing of the neighbourhood, and to do their duty in appealing to the public to offer their service by filling up the form of enrolment. At Bethesda the majority of the population were quarrymen, ani eveiyone in the quarry was asked to fill up a form. This did not mean the removing of quarrymen. At present the quarries were amongst restricted trades. Mr. R. 0. Williams That is a great pity. Mr. O. T. Williams I am not going into that, as a conference on the subject has been held to-day, I hope very much the quarry will be taken away from the list of restricted trades. If the quarry is put on the list as of primary importance, the men will not be removed, although they have filled- up the forms, but of course this matter will be decided in a few days. He went on to explain the terms of employment under the scheme, and the subsistence allowance for married men employed away from their homes. In conclusion, he said the Government were appealing to them very seriously in view of the importance of the matter. If they were able to carry the work through successfully and promptly, it would certainly shorten the war. Germany has compelled every one between 18 and 61 to give their services to their country. Mr R. O. Williams said that one of the most foolish things Parliament ever did was to place the quarries on the list of restricted trades. Between one and two thousand men had already left that dis- trict for the war and munitions. He did not believe in going on with this business without a clear under- standing as to the future outlook of this neighbour- hood. Mr Ellis Owen This strikes pretty hard on us. What would become of these old men if the quarry was closed ? Mr John Hughes I must say that I am not much enlightened on the matter after listening to the eloquent address. The speaker referred to Festiniog as having done its share. I say that Bethesda also has done its share nobly, and the best national service one can do is to keep the wheels of his own place going. Mr O. T. Williams I am anxious to enlighten Mr Hughes if possible. Men are required for wood cutting, ganister and limestone quarries, shipbuild- ing, railway loco construction, &c. Mr John Roberts There is no one at Bethesda who could do those trades. Mr J. Hughes: Where are you going to take them to ? Mr Williams It is notT who is to say that. Mr Jeremiah Thomas I beg to move a vote of thanks to the speaker for the strong appeal which he has made here this evening to carry out the National Service scheme. He has showed us quite clearly our country's need for cultivating the land, and also the need of our soldiers at the various theatres of war. Admitting all this, we as a Couge cil appeal to you in your position to keep this neighbourhood from being destroyed; and to endeavour to keep the neighbourhood going as far as it lays in you, and we will do our best to assist you. This, having been seconded by Mr John Hughes, was carried unanimously. Mr O. T. Williams briefly acknowledged the vote of thanks. The Council afterwards decided to appoint a committee consisting of the members of be Council, together with representives of different societies I' and denominations, with a view to carrying out the I canvass. The appointing of the co-opted members of the committee to be formed was adjourned until the next meeting of the Council.
RHEUMATISM-KIDNEY ( TROUBLE.
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The death at Eastbourne was announced on Tuesday of the celebrated old jockey, Fre4 Webb, in his 63rd yeas.
ANGLESEY APPEAL TRIBUNAL.…
medd.—Temporary exemption to 13th Novem- ber. Hererv Richard Jones, Treddaniel Farm, Holy- head.—Temporary exemption to 13th May. Thomas Jones, 9, Ucheldre-avenue, Holyhead. —Refused. Alfned Hugh Jones, 5, Water-street, Holyhead. -Tempomry exemption to 15th June. Robert John Thomas, 57, London-road, Holy- hea.d.-Tempora.ry exemption to 13th Novem- ber. Hugh Williams, 8, Wynne-terrace, Holyhead. —Temporary exemption to 30th June. Arthur Owen Edwards, Talbot House, Holy- bea.d.-Tempora.ry exemption to 30th June. Richand Edwards, 27, Kingsland, Holyhead.— Temporary exemption to 1st May.