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ABERYSCIR COMPETITIVE MEETING.
ABERYSCIR COMPETITIVE MEETING. INTERESTING CONTESTS. I The annual competitive meeting III connection with. the Congregational Church, Aheryscix, took place on the 23rd ult. Mr Jones, The Gaer prov- ed himself to be an ideal chairman The adjudi- cators were :-Music, Messrs. T. Phillips, Cefn- lledi, Llandilo Fan, and W. Matluas, Trecastle, aod literature, Mr W. J. Price,, Upper Pontal- lim. who discharged their duties in a most satis- factory way. Miss Lena Jones, The Gaer, acted m the accompanist for the committee, while Miss Blanche Evans and Miss G. Powell, Miss Fisher and Miss Price, Cefngof. acted as the accompanist for some of the competitors- If-he hst of prize- winners are as follows :— Recitation, children under 10. 1st, Wil- lie Carpenter; 2nd, Frank Smith. Consolation prizes given to Gwyneth Itecs, Charley Rose and Brychan Havafd. Solo, children under 9.—1st, Elvet Hopkins; 2nd, Stanley Da vies. Consolation prizes given to Bessie Jones, Willie Carpenter, Trevor Price, Charley Rose, George Ilose and Vvilhe Price. Recitation, children under lo- ls-t, Jack Wil- liams, Battle; 2nd, divided between Mary Davies, lilwynmerohed, and Nellie W illiams, Gyfog. Solo, children under 12.-Ist, Tudor Evans, Tymawr; 2nd, Florrie Williams, The Pool. Solo, children under 16. 1st and 2nd prize, divided between Miss Mary Davies, Llwynmer- ched, and WiUie F. Jones, Gilvach. Consola- tion prize given to Miss Nancie Elns, Caecrwn. Boprano aok>.—Miss May Lewis, Gwarcae, Iitanthew. Unpunctuated reading.—Miss lewis, Gwarcae. Duet, "The Two Sailors."—Messrs. W. Wil- liams, Ffynant, and Davi(t Price, Llwyncoed. Open recitation.-—Miaa Bertha Proeser, Golly, Lianthew. Duet, soprano and contralto. Miss Ethel Price, "The Bridge," and Master Willie F. Jones, Gilvach. Tenor solo.-Divided between Messrs. H. Stephens and W. Williams. Bass solo. — 1st, Mr David Williams, t'envay, Trecastle. Special prizes given to Messrs. David Price, Llwyncoed, Lewis Evans, Baiieagleision, and Howell Stephens, Nantmadog. Ten questions on general know led,' ,e.-Mastr D. R. Williams, The Pool. Quartette.Mr W. Williams and party. Champion solo.—Miss C. Price, Cefngof. Mixed choir.—Llanvihangel Party, conductor, Mr W. Williams, Ffynant. The pastor proposed a vote of thanks to the ciia-irman, adjudicators, accompanists and all the competitors. The singing of the National An- them brought a most successful meeting to a close. v
"The Welsh Outlook."
"The Welsh Outlook." Always an interesting periodical, the "Welsh Outlook" for March is an excellent number, being specially illustrative of St. David's Day. It gives us a very clear exposition of the larger Patriot- number should be a help to teachers and senior-soholars in this connexion. The brief biographies of famous nationalists and poets which are furnished should be read aloud by the scholars and expounded by the teaoher. Similarly with ,the stirring stories of Italy, Denmark, Poland, the Balkans, and Ireland. Everyone who takes the slightest interest in Wales will be delighted with this special number, and if the magazine can only maintain the standard of quality reached in this issue its future success is assured.
LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. SCHOOLMASTER'S CONDITIONAL I EXEMPTION, Major Stewart, D.S.O., presided at the Llan- dovery Tribunal on the 29th ult. Capt. Cremlyn and Col. Lloyd Harries represented the military authorities. The proprietor of an outfitter's business applied for exemption on the ground that he was the sole person in charge. He was granted three months in which to dispose of it. A scavenger, in the employ of the council, was given two months' ex- tension, the council being advised meanwhile to advertise for a successor. The owner of a tailoring business applied for absolute exemption for his son. He said his son was absolutely indispensable, as he could do very little himself. His daughter helped in the fitting on of the costumes. The chairman said this was not a certified occupation. The application was refused. The branch manager of a firm of cloth- iers made a similar application, but the tribunal held that such posts could be filled by female lab- our and men ineligible for the Army. Applica- tion was refused. A butcher, on 'the ground that he was now en- gaged in a. certified occupation, was granted ab- solute exemption. A science master, the only male teacher on the. staff of the county school, the others having join- ed the Army, was exempted subject to the head- master being unable to find another man over military age or otherwise ineligible. Exemptions on similar conditions were granted to three mas- ters at Llandovery College, whence, it was stat- ed, six members of the staff had already joined the colours.
Head Covered with Ringworms.
Head Covered with Ringworms. Striking Triple Cure by Zam-Buk. I Every mother of a school-going family should read how Zam-Buk cured Mrs Mitchell's three children of ringworms. Mrs S. Mitchell, who lives at 14, Young Street, Custom House, E.. said to a London report-er :— "I noticed a lot of scurf on the crown of my 4- year-old child Gracie's head. A similar patch then came at the back, where a ring appeared on the scalp. The dry scnrfy patches spread all over the girl's head. Eventually, red rings brdke out, and the scalp became raw and angry. The sore surface discharged unpleasant-smelling mat- ter. Gracie was very restless owing to the se- vere irritation. She had to have her head all bandaged up. "My daughter Alice (aged 7) was next sent from school, with the same ailment. In her case it began on her forehead with little scurfy patches, which eventully broke into sores. Both girls had to .have their hair cut off. Gertrude (aged 12) also had a ringworm on the crown of her head. The condition of the two younger children in particular caused me great anxiety. "I got some ringworm ointment, but it proved a total failure. A prescription given by a relative was also without good effect. Another ointment likewise failed to cure the obstinate ringworms. After reading about Zam-Buk's many cures in bad cases of this complaint, I made up my mind to try the balm. "Alice was the first to experience the benefit of Zam-Buk. With the verv first application I noticed that Zam-Buk allayed the inflammation. The scabs were softened by the balm, and the raw, itchy surface underneath was cleansed and covered witn healthy new skin. Her hair then grew splendidly. Incredible as it may seem, I was able to send Alice back to school in just over a fortnight. "The teacher was surprised, and wanted to know how Alice had been cured so quickly, so I told her about Zam-Buk. I followed up the Zam-Buk treatment in the cases of Gertrude and Gracie, with equally splendid results. There is no doubt that Zam-Buk sav-cd Gertrude's lovely head of hair, for which she was awarded a prize last summer. Gracie's ringworms had been specially obstinate, but even they had to yield to Zam- Buk.
A CHEERFUL FARMER1
A CHEERFUL FARMER 1 WHO MADE TRIBUNAL LAUGH. I "How many sheep have you got?" was a ques- tion put to a well known sheep farmer who ap- plied for exemption on behalf of his man. "Well," lie cautiously replied, "I've gctt a few, and somebody must look after them." "But how many thousands, Mr —. When did you reckon them ilast?"—"Well, I'm sure of 500." (Laughter.) Mr de Winton (military representative) Are you quite sure the Germans have not had some of them ? (Laughter.) Applicant: The Germans will never come up to my farms as long as Mr de Winton is alive. (Loud laughter.) Applicant further said he had about 500 or 600 acres enclosed land, 44 cattle, and 35 to 37 acres to be ploughed. He had three men beside him- self. A Member And you work, I suppose? (Laughter.)—I am working as hard as one, only getting a day off now and again. (To Mr de Winton). Of course, when your hunt comes by, sir-well, there, I'm off. (Loud laughter, in which the military representative heartily joined). He. further said instead of keeping seven or eight men on his farm he now had three on his land altogether. The Chairman You pay them well for it?— They get an hour or two on Sunday. (Laugh- ter.) Both of the other men, he said, were married. The Chairman Well, we will give this man an exemption until the 1st May, when, if you like, you can appeal again. Applicant Thank you, gentlemen—you are the best lot I have ever met in my life. (Laugh- .v J Wheelwrights Essential. I A village wheelwright, 36 years of age, said he supported his widowed mother and a crippled brother. He was the only wheelwright in the neighbourhood. A Member Wheelwrights are very useful in the Army?—They may be, sir, but I thought I could serve my country better at home. If I closed my shop it would inconvenience farmers very much. A Member He would be a loss to a neighbour- hood, but the loss to his mother, who is 78, a.nd crippled brother would be more. Another Member I consider that a man like this is more essential to a neighbourhood than any farmer's sons. They work for their father, whereas this man work s for the whole neigh- bourhood. Agriculture would be useless without such men. Another Member There is something in that. Applicant If I were taken away it would mean the break 'up of the home. It might seem selfish, but it is true. Six months exemption was granted.
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In Memoriam.i I
In Memoriam. Mias CROFTS, PETEiliCHURCH. J A gentlewoman passed away too soon. Known far as known for purity and good, As pleasant as a summer's day in June, Spent by some cooling stream or shady wood And thine is now some bright meridan noon, There grief and care will never more intrude, Ah I all too soon such life is pa&sed -away, So bowed our heads in grief must be to-day. D. A. GRIFFITHS. Peterchurch, Hay. D. A. GRIPFITIIs. February 18th, 1916.
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The Tribunals. I
The Tribunals. I Brecon Borough Appeals. I PATRIOTIC FIRM'S HARD CASE. I MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE'S QUESTIONS. At Brecon Borough Tribunal on Thursday even- ing last the public were admitted. The members of the Tribunal who sat to hear a number of ap- peals were The Mayor, Messrs E. A. Wright, James Morgan, C. J. E. Large, Edwin Davies, and John Davies, with Mr G. Hyatt Williams (clerk). Mr C. W. Best was the military repre- sentative. I In several cases exemption was granted on the condition that family circumstances remained as they were at present. In two or three cases appli- cants were advised to be examined by a Medical Board. I Application Refused. In the case of a local solicitor the military authorities objected to the exemption of his clerk on the grounds that no ade- quate reasons of indispensibility had been adduced and no efforts made to provide a substitute. Applicant replying to the Mayor, said he had nothing further to add. If they could extend the time for month or six weeks he would do his best to get a substitute. It was very difficult in a town like Brecon to get a law clerk. The Mayor You have already made some ef- forts *'? Applicant said that he could not say that he had up to the present. He had no wish to mis- lead the Tribunal. He did not think the country would very seriously suffer if his clerk was exempt- ed for a month. Mr Best said it would mean two months. It had been postponed twice. Applicant Like a good many more I was hoping the war would be over. I don't think the British Empire would suffer if another month was granted Mr Best said the need of men was great and if this excuse was applied to this young man it would apply to others. The Mayor said that applicant had two months to find a substitute, the Tribunal could not agree to any further postponement. Application re- fused I A Question of Contracts. I The application of a master plasterer was ob- jected to by the .military authorities on the ground that no adequate reasons were given, they believe- ing that, generally speaking, applicant worked as a journeyman and not as a master plasterer. The Mayor That is the military report on your case. Applicant said he had three or four jobs on hand, one contract- which was not finished he took 'before the war started. Mr Best said applicant was partly employed by a builder in another part of the county, and he (the builder) had sent in an appeal to the Brecon Rural Tribunal on behalf of the applicant, but according to the rules an application could not be dealt with by two Tribunals. He only mention- ed this, because he did not want applicant to be put at any disadvantage. The Mayor (to applicant) Were you aware of that? Applicant said he expected it was owing to the fact that he was partly employed by the builder before he started on his own, and since he had always tried to do what he asked him. Mr Best Where I think applicant has made a mistake is in describing himself as a master plasterer. I think he sometimes works as a journeyman and sometimes takes work by piece. A master plasterer means someone who employs other plasterers Applicant I do that. Mr Best What are these contracts you have got on ? Applicant They are contracts from the build- er; they are not sub-contracts. Mr Best (perusing a document) Two of you are in this contract. Applicant Yes, but my brother has gone. The second contract was in respect to a new house. Mr Best said that he noticed that one contract provided that the work should be finished by the 24th May. He did not wish to press the case on behalf of the military authorities. If the Tri- bunal liked to consent to a postponement, he would not object. As applicant's brother had gone it was clear that someone must complete the contract. Exemption granted for three"months. Farmers' Sons. I Respecting the claim for two sons a farmer was asked by the clerk why they were not present. He replied that they could not come as they were the only men at the farm beside himself and they had got the lambs to look after. One of his sons was with him as a mason before he took the ,farm. The farm was 200 acres. Mr Best Your son attested as a mason?—He was put down on the registration card as a mason. He followed that trade for some years. What is the likelihood after the war is over of his going back to the mason's trade?—He won't go back to it any more. A Member You have lost one son already whilst serving with the army?—Yes, after I had bought the place. The Mayor The Tribunal have come to the decision to give absolute exemption to one son and postponement in the case of the other for three months. Mr Best You mention the words "absolute ex- emption." I do hope you make it clear that any one of these exemptions are liable to be revised. Hairdressers Scarce. I A local hairdresser on behalf of an assistant said one of his men joined the army six weeks ago, and be had only just got this young man. He had advertised for six weeks for a man over or under military age but could not get anyone. Applicant had been with him for three weeks. He had one man besides. He asked to be allow- ed to keep him until he could get someone, as he could not go into the business himself owing to his eyesight. Mr Best I leave this to the Tribunal. The Mayor Considering the circumstances we exempt him for one month. Applicant I hope you will see your way to grant me longer than that. The Mayor That is the decision of the Tri- bunal. I Chemist and Dispenser. I With respect to the claim of a local chemist on behalf of his assistant, the military authorities objected on the ground that applicant had another fully qualified assistant in addition to this attest- ed man, being thus in a more favourable position than other chemists. Applicant said his time was taken up at the ba.rracks and possibly they had more dispensing to do than other chemists. He did not ask for total exemption, only for suspension. Mr Best How much dispensing work does this man do in comparison to his counter work?— Considerably less. How many hours a day does he put in?—He is a relief dispenser. How many hours in a week?—Say six to ten hours a. week. About an hour-and-a-half a day?—Yes. The Mayor said applicant bad been put back twice and sufficient time had been given to find a substitute. Applicant said he hitherto understood that the man being- in a reserved occupation would not be called upon. He had had a conversation with a military member upon the point, and had he known, he should have taken steps to fill his place, and should not have put in this appeal. He quite understeod that he would not have been taken. The Mayor Were you led to believe that?- That is why I have not taken any other steps. The Mayor We want to deal fairly with you. Mr Best If this man was a fully qualified dis- penser he would come under a certified occupation —I understand he is not fully qualified and is an apprentice who has not yet passed his examina- tion—it would be my duty as the military repre- sentative, to put the question in the national interests as to -whether it was necessary for two men to be employed in this place? Applicant said he was under contract to supply the dispensary at the Barracks. His own health was not too good, frequently he was laid up, and he had to have some relief. If they postponed the man for a month he would be satisfied. The Mayor Under the circumstances we con- sent to one month's postponement. Butcher's Manager. I In the case of a young man's claim to exemp- tion on the ground that he had entire management of the shop, the Mayor said the military repre- sentatives objected to the application on the ground "that applicant is not of the occupation as stated of butcher, and that other means could be adopted in respect to the management of the shop." The Mayor (to applicant) Have you anything further to add to what is on your appeal? Applicants' father said his son had sole man- agement of the shop and had had it for some years. His mother was totally unable to attend to the shop. He himself was in his 75th year and at present had no other man. The man he had was poorly. His son was quite indispens- able, and he thought lie came under a certified occupation. The Mayor He would as manager. Applicant Well he is manager, he has entire management of the business. A Member You have a farm as well?—Yes. Proceeding he said he did the slaughtering him- self and bought the stock. Mr Best The difficulty in this case is that the proprietor or manager as a certified occupation is exempt, but not 'both are. This slaughterman you say is ill?—I have a man for driving out and for attending to horses and traps, but he is not a, slaughterman. You have another son?—Not in the business. He helps?—No, he has sole management of the farm-, he may come down on Fridays to drive out. The "NIavor, after the members had consulted, said the decision of the Tribunal was that they considered that the application was proved; that applicant came under the certified occupation list and therefore gave him total exemption. College Master's Difficulty. Respecting an application on behalf of an as- sistant master at Christ College, the military au- thorities objected to the application in order that the Tribunal might satisfy itself that real efforts had been made to find a temporary substitute. Rev. R. H. Chambers, headmaster, said the usual way in which they obtained assistant mas- ter4 was to send to one of the scholastic agencies. Of these there were three or four. He had sent to them when the postponement was last granted, and they replied that it was hopeless to get a man. That letter was attached to his application. The Clerk That letter has been before the Tri- buna.l. Replying to questions, Mr Chambers said it was impossible that any man could do the work of ap- plicant, who was a science master. It would mean cutting off the careers of boys who were very promising 'for their country. Mr Wright Do you think there is the possibil- ity of getting a substitute? Mr Chambers said he did not think so. since all the men of good qualifications at the Univer- sities had gone into the war or employment of that kind. All the younger men were taken from the schools just as other young men were taken. Mr Best In your request for a temporary sub- stitute was there any limit as to pay?—I believe I said nothing as to pay because they know it quite well. Mr Best (to applicant) I am bound to put this question to you in the interests of the nation. Supposing you were offered another post at a very greatly increased remuneration, would you take it?—I have already been offered several since the commencement of the war, but I have replied that I would not think of leaving the college at the present. Mr Best (to Mr Chambers) You said other eligible men of the same qualification as applicant- have already joined?—I believe so. Applicant here asked to he allowed to say that he had tried to join but was rejected on the score of eyesight. Mr Best You have an opportunity of going before a medical board. If this application is adjourned he will have an opportunity. The Mayor said they thought this would be the best course. Mr Chambers asked if that decision barred him from making an appeal to the Board of Educa- tion. A notice respecting this only arrived the provious day, but out of respect to the tribunal, he took no steps until this matter was settled. Would he be barred in appealing to the Board of Education ? The Clerk said the Tribunal knew nothing ab- out that matter. It was open to appeal against the decision of the Tribunal. b The case was adjourned for a fortnight Hard Hit Firm. I In respect to a. claim on behalf of two young workmen made by the well-known nrm of Messrs. J. E. Nott and Co., Brecon, Mr W. J. Nott said according to their latest returns to the Board of Munitions the firm in July 1914 had 33 men em- ployed, 17 or 18 of these had already gone to the forces. He noticed from a report of a London Tribunal that a special appeal was made on be- half of a firm which had spared. 190 out of 350 of their workmen. His firm proportionately had done more than this, for they bad spared more than half, and he would point out it was harder for a small firm to do this than a larger one. The men lie was now appealing for were skilled men, not men who could be picked up off the street and qualified in a 'fortnight. A man to make himself a motor mechanic had to spend four years at the trade and if one of these two men went he would be the last of five, for four had already joined the colours and were engaged in different parts of the Empire. If all the skilled men were taken away from every trade how was it possible for young lads to learn their trade. For the carrying on of this business it was absolutely necessary that they should have one man in each department. At present they had only one plumber, one moulder, one cabinet maker, one carpenter, and the only department in which they had two men left was that of the blacksmiths. With that exception they had spared all their men. They had eight or nine boys, but with the men becoming so scarce the boys were becoming a nuisance. daughter.) Tileir tirm had done their utmost to meet the national needs. They had spared more th'an half their men. He had advertised in all the trade papers and yet failed to get any men to take their places. Further than that he was told on good authority that a large engineering firm were offering .to pay skilled men's passages across from Australia and guaranteeing them a twelve month's engagement. In the face of that what could firms like theirs do. With regard to the nature of the work it was certainly of national importance that the distributing trade of the country should be carried on. What was less economical than to see a works paying rent, rates, and establishment charges and so on, and yet have no men to earn a penny to help the trade. If these men went, the department would have to be absolutely closed down. They were told to invest money in war loan and so forth, but if they iiaan t the men to carry these departments on where was the money coming from? He still maintained that it was of national importance that a trade like the motor trade should be kept going, not because motor cars were used for pleasuring—they did not see pleasure cars at their place now from one months' end to another-and their own 'business had become absolutely depend- ent upon motor transit and on this ground he ask- ed that these two men should be starred. Mr Best Both of these men have been post- poned already; both are young men of 22. It was intimated to you at the last hearing, when an ex- tension of time was asked for, that there would be objection to you keeping more than one man?- There was a. private understanding to that effect. I was enjoined by the Tribunal to get men in their places, which I have endeavoured to do. Mr Best said there was no doubt the men were needed, and the Advisory Committee agreed to leave applicant one man. It was a matter for the Tribunal. Mr Nott said it was verv hard to be decimated -to be cleared out of all of their skilled men "If we had kept back" he said, "two-thirds of the men we have spared we could have got exemp- tions for them. I consider our firm have acted most patriotically, and I consider that we are now being punished for doing so. Mr Best One of these men is not a fully
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qualified motor mechanic; he is simply a driver? -He is a man who can do what we call his run- ning .repairs. He has been with us 'for three years. Further replying to questions, Mr Nott said they had boys as apprentices, but they were too young to hold drivers' licences. The Mayor Well, the decision is this Mr Nott. The Tribunal appreciate very much what you have stated and they feel you are already very hardly hit. They give your motor mechanic, who is your most essential man, total exemption, but in the case of the other man they allow you one month to enable you to find a substitute. A painter and house decorator was put back for a month to enable him to complete a contract. Another young man's application was assented to owing to the ill-health of his father. Mayor as Applicant. The 'Mayor was also an applicant on behalf of a dental mechanic. The chair was then taken by Mr Wright. Addressing the Tribunal the Mayor drew at- tention to the fact that this was a skilled profes- • sion and took years of special training. They hardly ever heard of a lady dentist. Since the outbreak of the war he had already allowed three assistants to join the colours, and this was the only man he had in his employ. He had a. very extensive practice which covered, at least, four counties, and, as they were aware, lie had other duties which took up a great deal of his time. He maintained that dental aid was of national importance, inasmuch as it was the key-note to .health. He handed in two letters showing it was absolutely impossible to get a man, inasmuch as all dental assistants had been taken up by the R.A.M.C. Mr Wright Do you think there is any likeli- hood of getting someone? The Mayor According to these letters it is ab- I solutely impossible. Mr Best One of the grounds of your applica- tion is made in respect of serious hardship?— Yes. You understand that hardship under the Act must be hardship to the man and not to the em- ployer. Have you anything to say on that ground, ) or perhaps you will waive that?—To some extent I would. Was there any limit wage fixed when applying for a. substitute?—No, I would give any wage to get a man. Mr Wright said the Tribunal decided to post- pone the case for two months to give applicant an opportunity of again advertising. The Tribunal then adjourned for a week.
Minister as Chairman..I
Minister as Chairman. Y stradgynlais District Tribunal met on the 29th ult., when Rev. Lewis Jones was elected chairman. A colliery clerk appealed for exemp- tion. The manager Said the clerk was acting as weigher and despatcher, as well as pay clerk, and was indispensable. Temporary exemption for three months "was granted. A general haulier appealed on the ground that he had to take coal to 400 or 500 men engaged at a certain colliery. He was also supplying the police station and tbe schools with coal. He was given three months to find another man. Mr Benthall (for the military authorities) said there were rumours that the tribunal had been giving exemptions and postponements too easily.
Paincastle Roadmen
Paincastle Roadmen GRANTED WAR BONUS. Painscastle Rural Council met on Thursday, when there were present Messrs. John Davies (chairman), Rev. Hubert G. Griffith (vice-chair- man), J. P. Bishop. J. Gittoes, A. Bishop and A. Howard (acting-clerk). The surveyor, in his report, said that the road- men in the district wanted a war bonus. The standard wage was now 16/- per week, but some of the men were getting 18/ The chairman said that, if the council grant- ed the bonus, all the men should be treated the same. After discussion, the roadmen were granted a war-bonna of 2/- per week. I
Heard at Brecon Rural Tribunal…
Heard at Brecon Rural Tribunal I THE SHORTAGE OF FARM HANDS. I A CHEERFUL APPLICANT. I The shortage of farm hands was evident in the f hearing of appeals from agriculturists at the Brecon Rural Tribunal on Friday. The Tri- bunal, presided over by Mr Owen Price, sat for practically the whole of the day, and in the \1 majority of cases temporary exemptions till May were granted, and in several others the exemp- ¡ tions were absolute. In the course of the hearing, after an exemption had been granted, a member remarked that they were not giving one man to Lord Kitchener. Where did they think Lord Kitchener was going to get his men from ? Another Member If we are going to deplete the country of all able-bodied men, we might as well all go at once and leave the farms take care of themselves. Another Member We must have the corn planted at any rate. One applicant, who appealed for his son aged 18. said he had two boys on the farm, but had always kept three. He himself was too old to do a day's ploughing. A Member I ask you, as a fair-minded man, how are we going to get the men to help Eng- land? It is very important to us to do justice to you and the nation?—I quite understand. I have spared one boy to go to fight last November. A Member Oh we were under the impression that all your boys were exempted. A Would-Be Soldier. I Another farmer, applying for a son aged 21, said ho was the only one at home, with the ex- ception of a young boy, and the only one capable of ploughing. He tried to get men, but failed. It was absolutely impossible for him to carry on the 'farm without the lad. He had 135 acres, 28 cattle. 160 sheep for breeding purposes, and 11 horses. There were 35 acres plough land, beside the breaking up for fallow. He had no one else on the farm beside a young boy aged 17, who was subject to fits. A Member You expect someone else to make a sacrifice?—Well, you don't want me in the workhouse to keep me there do you? But sacrifices are bei made and are bound to be made?—There is more help to be had from other people beside me. A Member I cannot see that this farm can be carried on without this lad. Applicant further said lie had two daughters. A Member What are their ages?—Under eight. (Laughter.) Applicant said he would only be too glad to be a. soldier if he could be. He could do a bit with a gun, for-he had to shoot pigeons sometimes. A Member And a pheasant occasionally?— Never in my life-never had the chance to go for one. (Laughter.) Exemption was granted. Sartorial Necessity. I A tailor and outfitter, who was the sole sup- port of an invalid widowed mother, also applied. The only man he had would be called up on the 10th. His sister was at home looking after his mother. She could not help in the shop. He was a tailor by trade. Mr Ricketts Well, the chaps in that district cannot go without suits. (Laughter.) The Chairman They would not take so much cloth as you would, Mr Ricketts. (Renewed laughter.) Exempted till November. Easier in the Army. I How a farmer managed to get over his work puzzled some df the members in a case where exemption was asked for his son aged 19. The farm was of 275 acres, with 37 acres ploughed land. He had 52 cattle and 400 sheep. A Member How many men have you in all ?— Only this one and myself. How many did you use to keep?—I used to keep another regularly until he went off to the war. You will have 600 sheep in about a month?— It is more than I can do to look after them with- out attending to Ithe cattle and ploughing. A Member I cannot understand how you get over the work. It is marvellous.—We work prac- tically day and night. Another Member If your boy went as a soldier he wouldn't have to work half so hard?—I don't suppose he would. The Chairman Hard work never kills A Member If he went to the Army it would be a holiday for him. Applicant said he could not get a man any- where to help. Exemption was granted, several members tell- ing the lad that he was a good boy. A Son in France. I A farmer asked for exemption for his two sons on the ground that he held two separate farms. He could not work himself, and if his application were refused lie would have to give one farm up. Replying to a member, he said he had one son in France attached to the South Wales Borderers. He had a letter from him a short time ago saying that if ho could not keep the boys he could get exemption, as he was a curate and had been .act- ing as chaplain. A member explained that this son held a chap- laincy, but had given it up and was now bearing arms in France. Absolute exemption was granted to one son and a temporary exemption for six months to the other.
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Brecknocks' Football. I
Brecknocks' Football. I THE LEAGUE IN INDIA. TALGARTH'S GOOD LEAD. We have received from Sergt.-Major Green the I following reports of the Brecknocks, regimental football league in India HAY v. CRICKHOWELL. This regimental league match was played at Indore, February 5th. Both teams were greatly in need of points. "C" Company were without the services of H. Bailey and D. Williams. "D" Company had Ireland absent. Sergt.-Major 'Green was in charge of the game. Bannister won the toss and took advantage of the wind. "D" commenced to press from the kick-off and only for the work put in by the backs would have reached a. double figure score. From a corner Muddiman got his head to the ball, and scored well out of the goalie's reach. This reverse put life into "C's" forwards, who took up the pres- sure, Woodley saving from G. A. Edwards and Holland. A run by "D's" quintette and a mis- kick by Jones let Baldwin through. Shortly after Muddiman headed another neat goal from a centre by Lewis. "C" Company got awaf, the ball go- ing from left to right and back again to Edwards, who shot, the goalie hesitating before punching out, the ball having crossed the line. Half-time, "D" 3 goals; "C" 1 goal. Shortly after the resumption the wind veered round. This hampered "C" Company, who were playing a sound attacking game, and could do everything except score. Shots were tried by Holland, Edwards and Saunders, all of which were a little high or wide, the wind being very erratic made the controlling of the ball very dif- ficult. Muddiman received a pass from Crompton, tricked Jones and scored. "C" Company worked hard till the whistle went for time, but there was no further score. "D" Company 4 goals; "C" Company 1 goal. Teams.—Hay Goal, Woodley; backs, F. G. Cooke and A. E. Price; halves, A. Williams, Bannister and Thomas; forwards, Nash, Baldwin, Muddiman, Crompton and R. T. Lewis. Crickhowoll Goal, S. Millet; backs, Linnel and F. R. Jones; halves, Maggs, Saunders and John; forwards, Parsons, Edwards. Holland. G. A. Edwards and Beavis. FRIENDLY MATCH. A match was played on Tuesday, 8th February, on the Gymkhana Club Ground, Mhow, between teams (from 1st Devon Battery (B.F.A.) and 15 and 16 Platoons, Brecknocks. 'The Gunners won the toss, putting Taylor and his merry men to face the sun. From the kick-off a move was made towards Davies, but McKenzie was at home. The leather was speedily transferred to the other end, Webb saving. A lot of mid-field play following neither side making headway. From a pass Weston sent to Bush, this player centred, Penny mis-kicked, the ball rolling across the goalmouth. Farmer who had run in accidentally touched the ball with his foot into the net. Just before the half closed Taylor at inside right sent in a fairly high shot, Webb who was stood well under the bar got his hands to it, but instead of touching over the "ball passed between his hands into the net. Half-time, R.F.A. 2 goals; Brecknocks nil. Ihe second half was well contested, but neither side was able to score. The services of Miller were missed by "H" 'Company at back. Teams—R.F.A. Goal, Davies; backs, Jennings I and McKenzie; halves, Wilkie, Wisby and Wil- son; forwards, Claifcull, Taylor, Weston, Taylor and Bush. Ystradgynlais Goal, Webb; backs, Mason and Penny; halves, Farmer, Taylor and James: for- wards, Edwards, Mochan, Bevan, Rees and Rat- chffe. Referee, Sergt.-Ma.jor C. Green. CRICKHOWELL v. HAY. This return match was played at Indore on Thursday, 10th February, when the following lined up under Sergt.-Major C. Green. Crickhowell; Goal, F. R. Jones; backs, Ed- wards and Maggs; halves, Saunders, Edwards and John; forwards, Parsons, Dobson, Holland, Lidcliard and Beavis. Hay Goal, Woodley; backs, F. G. Cooke and A. E. Price; halves, T. Owen, Bannister and A. Williams; forwards, Nash, Baldwin, Muddiman, Crompton and R. T. Lewis. ComPany kicked off and paid a visit to Woodley, who was called upon to handle. A visit was next paid to the other end, but Ed- wards relieved. The ball was kept in "D's" half for some time, but "C" could not get it between the sticks. Woodley was in great form. "C's" halves were playing a very hard game, holding "D's" forwards well. Just 'before the whistle went for lemons, Edwards, playing Muddiman off the ball, Baldwin got to it and scored with a cross shot. The second half was well fought. All the shots that went in the direction of "C's" goal scored, three of which being very lucky, ones. Crompton (4) and Muddiman (I), "C's' outside left and right, were very slow and weak, The remainder were fairly well balanced. "D" were an even lot. Final score: "D" Co., 6 goals; "C," nil. LEAGUE TABLE. rr, 0 Goalsi s £ £ g Teams ►> 0 S q o > (S 3 and 4 Platoons 11 11 0 0 52 5 22 (Talgarth). 9 and 10 Platoons.. 12 9 1 2 32 14 20 (Boilth) 15 and t6 Platoons 12 6 4 2 24 21 1u4 (Ystradgynlais) 11 and 12 Platoons 12 5 6 1 27 25 1111 (Cefn-Coed). 1 and 2 Platoons.. 8 3 3 2 15 14 8 (Brecon). 7 and 8 Platoons.. 9 3 5 1 15 21 7 (Hay). 13 and 14 PlatoonR 13 1 9 3 17 51 5 (Brynmawr) 5 and 6 Platoons 11 0 10 1 6 37 1 (CrickhoweU).
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