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iSTERESTIHC PRESENTATIONS…
iSTERESTIHC PRESENTATIONS TO MR. J. A. FINDLAY. GENERAL REGRET AT PREMATURE* RETJREMEftT. It is the very best testimony to the possession of head and heart wilcn a gentleman v. ho has held a responsible position Pa charge a large staff can meet with such tfwiwil CX): ss ions of sooiv.vil l and regiet as have"' been 1 accorded 1r J. A. Findlay, in his r-cmature retirement after a long period of excellent railwav service. rr. Findlay, in his rwition as District Traffic Superintendent for r ??it i on as 1, the L. & N. W. Rly. Co. of tli- South Wales and West of England district ior 15 years, has made many friends and has earned the highest esteem o: those who have coinc under his control, and it is a matter of genuine regret that a breakdown in health has caused hint t > relinquish his railway activities sooner than lie would nave had to do in the ordinary course oi events. For some time a movement has been on foot to gi .e Mr. Findlav a substantial token of appre- ciation and esteem of the staff, and this resulted in an interesting gathering at the Angel Hotel on Saturday evening to make the presentations. Direcdv some of the leading trading firms with which Mr. Findlay has had to do business heard of the movement Uiey were anxious to subscribe, although it was. strictiy speaking. a staff presentation, and this was convincing evidence of the regard in which Mr. Findlay is he'd, not only by the staff but by the general public. The presentations t-jok the form of an antique bureau (one which Mr. Findlay himself had admired), four Georgian silver candle- sticks, supplied by Mr. A. Lyons, and a massive silver rose bowl supplied by Mr. Z. Wheat ley. The rose bowl bore the following inscription :—" Presented to John A. Findlay. Fsq., District Traffic Supt.. L. & X. U Rly.. Abergavennv, together with an antique bureau and four suver candlesticks also a diamond brooch lor Mrs. Findlav, by the staff of the South Wales and West of England districts and the public, as a mark of esteem on the occasion of his retirement after 41 years' service, 15 years in South Wales. Feb. 191^- Mr. C. L. Morris ?1r. 1). 1),iN-ies a.?, e c r e- acted as treasurer and Mr. D. j. Davies as secre- tarv of the uresentation movement, and both did their work very thoroughly. Mr. J. Bancks (assistant traffic supt.) presided over the pro- ceedings, and there was a large and representa- tive gathering in the ball-room of the Angel Hotel. The Seerotarv read a number of letters of apology for absence. Mr. C. 0. Cotton (di- I ha(i a I NN-a-s hoped visional engineer) wrote "I had always hoped that Mr. Findlay and myself would have worked together till the end of the war, but fate has willed it otherwise, and he has been compelled to retire before the appointed time. He has my sympathy, and I know he has that of his late stair, whose interest he had always at heart, and the Railwav Institute will remain all outward and visible sign of it. I can only hope that now he is free from railwav care- and anxieties his health will improve and that he may be spared to t-ajov many years of happiness with his family. Letters of apology were also recei ved from "Messrs. r, S. Fry & Sons. Bristol Mr. E. A. Senders, 'ueen's Hotel, Penzance Col. J. H C. Harris ;jor J. G. Bishop Vipond Colliery Co. Me.-x'-rs. Budd & Co., Newport Mr. C. W. Lodge, Cardiff Det.-Inspector Thompson, Birmingham Mr. Heap (telegraph dept.), and Mr. Hy. Nash (relief signalman). Mr. Nash wrote Mr. Findlay was always a true gentle- man, honest and true to the L N.W.Rly. Co., just and. particularly fair to his men, and he tried his best to please us all. A Good Friend to the Staff. I The Chairman said he had been given a pleasant task, and yet an unpleasant one. It was pleasant to make a presentation to one whom he had known and worked with so long and appreciated so much, but it was unpleasant inasmuch as it meant an official goodbye. He used the expression official goodbye, because they hoped to see Mr. Findlay in Abergavenny tor a long time yet. (Hear, hear,. Mr. Findlay had been in the service of the L. & N. W. Rly. Co. for 41 ytars and had been in Abergavenuy as District Traffic Superintendent since 1900. When he came to Abergavenny they all felt flattered that thev had the son of the late General Manager, Sir George Findlay, as their new superintendent. He believed Sir George Findlay was the General Manager of the L. & X. W. Rly. Co. for a longer period than any manager up to date. It gave a touch of sadness to thoe proceedings that Mr. Findlav, unfortunately, tli,t -? I r had to retire before the usual retiring age. Although he had not quite reached the age of 50, Mr. Findlay felt that lie could not go on, and the time had come for him to ask to be relieved of his responsibilities. Mr. Findlay had always been a good friend to the staff, and those who were behind the scenes perhaps realised it more than a good many. During the past 12 or 13 years he lw.d beel bel1.ind the scenes a good deal with Mr. Findlay, and he had seen the kindly feeling which ran through all his judgments and. dealings with the men. Perhaps he was rather tr., lenient sometimes, but all he did was marked by kindly feeling. It was interesting to note that since Mr. Findlay took up the position of superintendent of the district, I(, \ears ago, the tonnage of the district had increased by no less than 50 per cent.—(applause;—and the pas- seages carried had increased in number by 62 per cent. (Applause). When they realised that that traffic had been carried with prac- tically the same accommodation as 16 years ago, it meant that there had been a great deal of hard work to get through, and of that hard work Mr. Findlay took a very big share. Mr. Findlay had helped the railway men iu many ways and they were largely indebted to him for the pro- vision of the line Railway Institute, which had proved a great acquisition. Whenever possible Mr. Findlay came with them 011 their outings, add he was always one of the merriest of the partfc. He took a great interest in ambulance work and was always enthusiastic in encouraging the men to take it up. The number of teams competing in the annual competition was grow- ing but, unfortunate l y, the outbrea k  war ing but, unfortunately' the outbreak o( war caused a set-back. In August, 1914, 20 per cent. of the staff immediately under Mr. Find- lay's jurisdiction held ambulance certificates, and he believed Mr. Findlay himself held one. When Mr. Findlay told him that he had sent in his resignation to Euston, it came as a shock to him. By Mr. Findlav's retirement the North- Western mea in that district were losing a very good friend. He always had the interests of the staff at heart, and it he could not do a man a good turn he would not do him a bad one. The presentations they were going to make that evening had been subscribed for not only by all the departments of the railway staff in South Wales, but also by a few outside friends. The railway and traders were always in close touca with one another, and it was only natural that many traders should want to subscribe. Every- one in the South Wales district keenly regretted Mr. Findlay's retirement. (Applause). At the same time it must not be thought that they did not offer Mr. and Mrs. Cotton a very hearty welcome, because in Mr. Cotton they had a very good successor. During the whole of Mr. Findlay s 41 vears' service not once had he had to face the directors in connection with any appeal from any member of the staff, and that was a rather unique record for an official after 41 years' service. He had very much pleasure in asking Mr, Findlay to accept taose tokens of ttteir appreciation. (Applause). Many Acts of Kindnass. I Mr. F. j. Man,held (chief said it gave him very sincere pleasure to present to Mrs. "Findlay a diamond brooch. Mrs. Findlay had not been long at Abergavenny before the railway- men found that she had a very sympathetic ii iture. In a town like Abergavenny, where there were nearly 700 railwaynien, there were bound to be cases of need and sorrow and sad- ness, and whenever such cases came before Mrs. Findlav—Mr. Findlay too, but Mrs. Findlay more particularly—she was never wanting in i showing her sincere anxiety to alleviate the distress and the want and the sorrow of the individual. During the past two years it had been his duty to visit Mr. Findlay frequently at his residence, on business matters, and he had always noticed the great care and anxiety that Mrs. Findlay showed in all matters relating to Mr. Findlav. His visits to the Cloisters dated hack many years. He heard one day that Mr. Findlay had got the fever. It was not the scarlet fever—it was the bee fever. (Laughter). When Mr. Findlay found out that he was a bee- keeper he asked him to put him in the way of it, and at the close of the season Mr. Findlay was an expert. His visits to the Cloisters gave him an indication of the beautiful relationship which existed among the family. Mrs Findlay had been a true helpmeet to Mr. Findlay throughout the years of their wedded life (Applause). That presentation was accompauied by the sincere wish of everybody that Mr. Findlay would soon be fully restored to health. He was quite a young man yet, and it was not many years since he was stroncer than any man m that "corn He hoped Mr. Findlay would regaui that strength and health and would be spared for very many years, and he could assure Mrs. Findlav that her many acts of kindness would be fragrant in the memories of the staff for very many years to come. (Applause). Ir. J. A. Evans (chief staff clerk) paid a tribute to the uniform kmdness and consider- ateness of Mr. Findlay He hoped he would be spared for many years to enjoy his well-earned retirement. Chief-Inspector A. Jones, of xVbergavenuy said he would feel a personal los in the ieart- ment of Mr. Findlay from the district lie had served so long and faithfully. When he OIl". Jonc-s) was appointed inspector, Mr. lanolay came down and gave him a word of advice, and in the fullness of "time Mr. Findlay came to them as their superintendent. He owed three pro- motions to" MI. Findlay. and he appreciated his kindness very much. He felt it very- much la at Mr. Findlav "had had to retire before his time. While he had .been their superintendent lie had had a very worrying time to cope with the iii- creased traffic, both passenger and goods, because the sidings did not extend at the same rate as the traffic. He hoped Mr. Findlay would be restored to the good health he used to enjoy. foir. Firidlay and Public Work. .1 The Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley) saut it was only fitting that he, as Mayor, should come forward to pav tribute to one to whom tribute was due. He had known Mi-. Findlay since his advent into Abergavenny, and he had always met with tlu greatest kindness at his hands, both from the public and the private point of view. He was always ready and willing to give good advice and to grant an appeal, if it was in his power to do so. In his public capacity he had had to interview Mr. Findlay on a number or occasions, and he had always been ready and willing to do anything he could for the advance- ment of Abergavenny. (Applause). When the National Eisteddfod came to Abergavenny, Mr. Findlay helped them as much as he could and llelt)cd t ?"em a-q .i, gave his time and influence to the work of making the railway arrangements so successful that there was no hitch, so far as the North- western Company was concerned, in dealing with the large number of people wh-1 visited Abergavennv. (Applause). He wished Mr. Findlay lon' g life, and, speaking as a burgess, he should like, now that Mr. Findlay had retired from active service on the railway, to see him give the town the benefit of his knowledge and come forward to take a part in the public life of the town. (Applause) As a burgess he should be very pleased to see Mr. Findlay come forward and give them the value of his great influence and the great experience he possessed for the benefit of the town. He was sure the town would benefit, and the Council would reap great advantage from his presence if he sat on that bodv as a representative of one of the wards. (Applause). He hoped Mr. and Mrs. Findlay would long be spared to live in Abergavenny to be bright and shining lights in the old town. (Applause). Mr. G, A. Dingley (loco, supt.) said that. as the representative of the Loco. Department, the man who had the power to move all this traffic that had been talked al)out-(Iaiighter) --lie should like to bear his testimony to Mr. Findlay's qualities. During the 14 years he had been there lie had always had the greatest assistance from Mr. Findlay, and they had always got on remarkably well together. He had hoped that Mr. Findlay would have been able to keep on a little longer, so that they might have retired together and walked about Bailey Pant talking about all these things while the others did the work. (Laughter). He hoped Mr. Findlay would get strong again and would have a new lease of life. He hoped that his two sons in France would come home—generals, if possible (laughter), but at any rate come home at the end of the war, and that they would all he happy together. (Applause). Mr. C. L. Morris (stationmaster at Brecon- road) said he could thoroughly endorse all the sentiments which had been given expression to with regard to Mr. and Mrs. Findlay. No one had a greater respect for them and their family than he had. It had been a pleasure to collect subscriptions for that presentation. It had been a labour of love all through, and the way the inonev had come in had been astounding. Mr. Findlav had friends not only on the railway, but all over South Wales and the West of England, and subscriptions had come in from all parts of the country. He wished Mr. and Mrs. Findlay and family the best possible health, and happi- ness. (Applause). Tributes of Taradsrs. Mr. E. H. Badman (Vioond's Yarteg Hill Collierv) said that, as representing the trading- section, it was very pleasing to him to hear the splendid character given to Mr. Findlay by those who had been under him for so many years. He believed that many of these kindly things had been said befcre, while he was doing his duty. It had been his privilege on several occasions to interview Mr. Findlay, and he could say that it had always been a great pleasure to Mr. Findlay to grant the requests of outsiders, whenever possible. In going up and down the district he had never heard an unkind word spoken of Mr. Findlav. He was sorry to see men of the old school drop out, because they were not easily replaced, but lie quite believed that Mr. Cotton was one of the old school and that the district would not suffer. He desired to express the best wishes of the public to Mr. and Sirs. Findlay. He hoped they would live long and happily together with their family, and lie hoped that Abergavennv would have the benefit of the ripe experience of Mr. Findlay. (Applause). Mr. J. T. White (district agent), of Newport, on behalf of the staff at Newport, conveyed their verv best wishes for Mr. Findlav's recovery, and he hoped that in his- retirement he would find much happiness. Mr. Robert Beavan (goods guard.), as one of the rank and file, said he had reason to remember the first time he met Mr. Findlay. (Laugater). He did not suppose Mr. Findlay remembered anything about it, but it was written indelibly on his memory. Mr. Findlay could be as stern as Kitchener, and he had the spirit of the disciplinarian, which was requisite among such a body of men over whom he exercised authority. He s av., other side of Mr. Findlay's character when he was in trouble, and everything that Mr. Findlay could do for him he did. One day Mr. Findlav asked him, Do you know of any widows in our district who are in need ? Fie remarked that Mr. Findlav was the first man holding the position he did to ask him such a question. Mr. Findlay replied, Never mind, if vou know of anyone, kindly convey the in- formation to me." He afterwards. hrought the case of a widow to Mr.-Fmdisy s notice, and that widow was receiving the benefit of his kindness. (Applause). He knew no superintendent who had to go through such a severe test as the strike, but he coped with the situation and killed men bv kindness. They would be delighted to see Mr. Findlay walking up and down the streets of Abergavenny again, and if he left the town their good wishes would g" witn him wherever hp went. (Applause). Mr. A. T. Cotton said he felt he was an inter- .Ir, A. T. Cotton 5a1(1, he- :lè ,s all inter- loper, because lie was not a subscriber to that presentation. He was, however, a subscriber to another presentation 'vitiaa Mr. Findlay would shortly receive from his fellow officers at Euston and all over the country. He was very much obliged to tie committee for giving him the opportunity to do honour to his old friend, Mr. Findlay. He used the term old friend, because he had known Mr. Findlay longer than any man in that room. He knew him before he ioiiied the L. N. W. Railway. Since he had come to that district he had had the opportuuity of visiting many places in the district, from Penzance in the South to Liverpool iu the North, and wherever he had gone he had had inquiries as to Mr. Findlav. He mentioned that to show the respect in which Mr. Findlay was held on all sides. "(Applause). It was owing to Mr. Find- lav's father, the late Sir George Findlay, that he (Mr. Cotton) went 011 the ranway. He ws sure thev were all sorry for the reason whifch had I caused Mr. Findlay" to retire and hoped that in his retirement he would recover his lost health. (Applause). It would be a great comfort to him to know that he retired with, the good wishes, rot onlv of the whole of Ins staff but also the sood wishes of his fellow officer. and the officers of ail the other companies with whom lie had come into contact. (Applause,. Mr. John Owen said he fidiy endorsed every elowing tribute that had a paid to Mr. Findlay. He found Mr. Findlay a large-hearted, generous, tolerant gentleman, well t-ndowcri with the milk of human kindness and always very approachable. He loved a man like that, and he was trying to be like that lumselt. He hoped Mr. Findlay would not :wi chat he was being put on the shelf, and he was delighted to hear the Mayor throw out the suggestion that his activities should not cease and that they would see and hear much of him. (Applause). Monmouthshire was very beautiful. He hoped Mr. and Mrs. Findlay would stay there as long as they could, and they would try to make the rest of their lives as happy for them as possible. lntersstar» Reminiscences. Mr. Findlay, on rising to reply, was greeted with the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow." He said it did not require those beautiful and costly presents to remind him of the many happy years he had spent with them in South' Wales" Those, coupled with the good wishes which so many speakers had expressed, would be handed down as something to be jealously guarded in the years to come. Turning to his early reminiscences, Mr. Findlay said it was never intended that he should join the f,. & N. W. Rly. Co. His father wished him to be brought up as a lawyer, and his education was in that direction. When the time came for him to leave school, he declined to go to Oxford, as he wanted to do something at once. He.had always fancied railway work. His father said, Go round to George Green's and see if he will knock it out of you in twelve months." He had a good time there for 12 months. One day they were deciding in the office the wrestling championship of Camden. The foreman was a great big man, weighing 10 or IC) stone. It was a question whether he could be put on his back or not. He was put on his back. At that moment the chief clerk came rushing into the office and said the chairman had just come in at the gate, and, as j\1r. Green was away, someone had to go round with Mr. Richard Moon. He -cnt round with Mr. Moon, and two months afterwards he appointed him. to a position at /100 a year. For two years after that he had to look after the first cartage station in London and the outlying districts. After that lie went to David Stevenson as a shorthand clerk. They had 110 typewriters, and he had to assist in the clerical work. They all knew his writing. Well, David Stevenson got rid of him as soon as he could. (Laughter). Then he had charge of the outside work and remodelling the collection areas. It took a great deal of time and it was necessary to live in the City. For two years he was at the Swan with Two Necks," in Gresham- street, revising the cartage work, and 18 hours' work a day was not unusual. The year 1379 was the year of the wonderful Kilburn show, where there was so much mud. He had to supervise the arrangements for all the railway companies in the United Kingdom, and he should like it to be said once and for all that there was not a single horse killed or a man injured. (Applause). Afterwards he was at Poplar Docks in charge of the station and shipping. In those days most of the V,'est Indian sugar used to come to this country in little sailing vessels from Jamaica and the West Indies. All that trade had gone. The great event that happened while he was at Poplar was the opening of the extension of the Albert and Victoria Docks. At that time half the vessels which left the Port of London were under sail. Now it was exceptional to see a sailing boat at all. At that period the greatest vessel which was built was the great Orient of 5,300 tons and 6,000 h.p., and it was considered a marvel. Nowadays the vessels were up to 30,000 or 40,000 tons. After leaving Poplar station he went to Broad-street. There he graduated through various positions, first as agent and afterwards as chief assistant for the London district. After remaining 16 years in the London district he was removed to Euston, where he finally became assistant to the General Manager. What im- pressed him at Euston was the very real and live interest which the directors and managers had in the welfare of the staff. It was all very well for labour men to say they ought to be paid this or that, but at Euston they had to ask" Can we afford it ? The hands of the railway- companies were very much tied and they could not get any more from the public. The profits made on the railways had to be divided between labour and the shareholders. Their present chairman had said he did not grudge the extra money which was paid to the men, but the difficulty was to know where to find it without a special Act of Parliament to get more out of the public. Euston enlarged one's ideas and gave one an insight into the magnitude of the railways. He had no need to say anything to them of his 15 years in South Wales. He did not look back upon his railway career with any regret anywhere. (Applause). His ambitious may have soared higher, but there were very few people in this world whose ambitions were fulfilled. The only thing was to be satisfied and make the best of matters. He was scrry it had been necessary for him to resign the service. He hung on as long as he could until he found that he was doing himself harm. The rest he had had lately had improved him very much indeed and he was very much better in health. (Applause). He hoped to have that health which Mr. Wheatley so very kindly wished him, so as to be strong enough to walk about the town, as he used to, and be able to give his attention to something else. (Applause). For the present he was not quite up to that. The good wishes they had expressed would go a long way to help him. When he was spending his time at the beautiful bureau the}- had presented him with he would think of them and the many kind things the- said about him. Mr. Bancks had said he did not punish a man. It was not possible to punish every man the same way. It might be possible in the Army, but it was not possible on the railways. Each man must be studied. He thanked them for their kind wishes and the handsome presents they had given them. Mrs. Findlay said she would be very ungrateful if she did not thank all the kind people who had given them those handsome presents. She could not say it came as a surprise to her, because she was let into the secret aud was asked to use her influence to get Mr. Findlay to come and receive the gifts in person. She did not think she had ever seen more beautiful gifts. As for the diamond brooch, she would treasure it as long as she lived, and when she passed on it would be handed down to one of her numerous daughters. She appreciated their kind wishes for her boys at the front, and she hoped God would spare them to come home so that they might all be united once more. (Applause). A vote of thanks was accorded the chairman for presiding, on the proposition of Mr. Mansfield, seconded by Mr. J. A. Findlay, and a similar compliment was paid to the secretary and treasurer. During the evening an excellent musical pro- gramme was given by Mrs. E. W. Barrett, Miss Gwen Morgan, Mr. John Owen and Mr. L. H. Evans, and Mr. Owen and Mr. E. W. T. Morgan also gave recitations. The proceedings con- cluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
Crickhowell Recreation Ground.
Crickhowell Recreation Ground. A Parish Meeting was held at the Church Schools, Crickhowell, on Saturday evening, to consider the question of renting the Recreation Ground for the town. The Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., presided. There was a small attendance. The Chairman explained that the Parish Council had for some years rented the Recreation Grounds known as the Castie Tump, and sur- rounding field, at £ iz a year, and let the grazing for iq a year. There were outgoings such as rates and tithe. The Council's tenancy came to an end on the 25th March, the grounds having been purchased by Mr. Thomas Lewis, of Win- burg, and the quest ion now arose as to whether the tenancy was to be continued, The pur- chaser would not allow the footpath from Castle- road to Beaufort-street, and Mr. Somerset mentioned that the Council had spent io in putting it in order, and the late Capt. Watkius £ 5. He then read the following letter which he had received from Mr. Lewis :— At the last Council meeting a vomniittee, comprised of the Rev. H. P. Somerset, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Townsend and Mr. John Evans, was appointed to meet me to arrange terms as to the future use of the Castle Field as a Recre- ation Ground. Not having heard from you in reply to my letter, and as i am going away, I herein give my terms and ask you to kindly place same before the committee. 1. I am prepared to allow the use of the Castle Tump field at the same rental as hitherto paid. 2. I will not allow a footpath from Castle-road to Beaufort-street. 3. I retain the grazing rights of the field so that I may have a right to make any improvements in the field, such as planting ornamental shrubs or tre2s and make a cricket and football ground for the boys this is now practicable being that the path is done away. Should the committee desire it, I am prepared to grant the Comicil a lease for seven or fourteen years." Mr. Lev/is asked for an early reply, as he had an opportunity to let tlie field at once. After a brief discussion, Mr. E. Pirie Gordon proposed that the field be not rented again. Mr. J. Powell seconded. Mr. W. Townsend said the general impression seemed to be that the field was not required. This was not the time to increase rates. Mr. E. P. Gordon remarked that they must cut down rates as much as possible these days. Mr. John Evans (Ivy Tower) proposed, as an amendment, that the Council rent the field on the old terms. He did so to test the meeting, not that he recommended the parish to take over the field. The path could not now be used. There was no seconder for the amendment, and the resolution moved by Mr. E. P. Gordon was carried unanimously.
ABERGAVENNY BOROUGH TRIBUNAL.
ABERGAVENNY BOROUGH TRIBUNAL. REQUEST FOR THE REVIEW OF A CASE. I A sitting of the Abergavenny Borougn Tribunal was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley} presiding. There were also present Councillors S. J. Ruth or, Alfred Graham and G. R. Plowman, Dr. Glendinning, and Mr. H. B. Stocken. Councillor H. A. Palmer wrote that lie was unable to attend, as he was attending a con- ference at Weymouth i?i connection with railway friendly societies. A local baker and confectioner, in applying for his baker, said he had great difficulty in 'L, \LLÁ. lL\ < i" <1 "L .1J.L-} getting men. He had advertised from London up to the north of Yorkshire, but could not get a suitable man. lie had another baker, aged 25, who had been rejected, but he was unable to do all the work. The application was refuse; bud it was stated that the man would not be called up till July ist. A coachbuilder, in partnership with another man, applied for his son, aged I. It would mean closing down the business if he went. Mr. Gower Andrews (military representative) There is not a great quantity of coaclid/uilding now r—We have to keep the farmers going. There were six of us at one time. and there is only myself, my partner, and my son in the business. The application was refused. A motor repairer and garage proprietor applied for his son, who is an improver, and also for an apprentice, both between 18 and 19. He said he did an extensive business in repairs to private and tradesmen's motor vehicles. He had -four hiring cars, two of which he had had to lay by owing to inability to get drivers. Hight of his staff had joined the colours. He was Captain of the Fire Brigade, and should he be called out there was no one to look after his business. Mr. Gower Andrews You quite appreciate that the price of petrol is getting so prohibitive that there is less motor traffic ?—I quite ap- preciate that. In reply to Mr. Gower Andrews, applicant said he had a boy aged 14, and another 18 in June. He had advertised in South Wales, the Midlands, and in trade papers, but could not get a single application. His usual staff had been. eight to ten, but he had only three now. During the last four weeks he had been called out three times to fires. The son was exempted till the 1st of July, and the application in respect of the apprentice was refused. A painter and decorator applied for his son, aged 29, and asked for two months' exemption. He was busier than ever he was. He was loyal himself and would go if he could—he was not too old but he could not get labour. The application was not assented to, but the man will not be called up till the 1st of July. Working Men's Savings. The Co-operative Society, who applied tor their manager, a married man, said in their claim that they were one of the largest bakers in town, and in addition to being in charge of the grocery and provision department, had charge of the savings of the members, amounting to £ 1,120. Should the appeal fail it would mean serious financial loss to the members, who were chiefly working men. The Chairman: It is impossible to find a competent man to fill the place ? The Chairman of the Society said they had used every endeavour to replace the manager, and they were told by their headquarters that managers were not to be obtained. By the Mayor There was a baker and a vanman. Their secretary joined up at the beginning of the war, and the manager had taken on the secretarial work. The Mavor It is a big thing to ask for three men in the same business. The Chairman of the Society said they could not conduct the business without a manager. The members were all working men, and it would mean serious financial loss should they have to close the business. Mr. Stocken What would happen if he were laid up for 12 mouths ?—We might get a tem- porary man from the Wholesale Society. j Exemption till the 1st of August was granted. A furniture dealer applied for his upholsterer. who was the only man left to him. He had lost two men since the outbreak of war. The application was not assented to, bur the man will not be called up till July 1st. An ironmonger's assistant had withdrawn his appeal on the understanding that he would be given a little time. It was decided to give him till July 1st. Another ironmonger's assistant, employed at another shop, was applied for by his firm, who claimed that he was the only assistant and it was absolutely essential to retain his services to carry on the business. The firm had adver- tised in trade papers without avail. I The same firm applied for a cycle and motor mechanic and shop manager at another premises. It was absolutely essential that they should have a cycle mechanic, and in view of their depleted staff they asked for some consideration. Mr. Gower Andrews Are not your three businesses one and the same ?—Yes, but they are run separately for business purposes. The application in respect of the assistant was not assented to, and the shop manager and cycle mechanic, who is a married man with two children, was exempted till the ist of July. A motor mechanic at a garage claimed that he had sole charge of the business. They had released two men for the Army. If he was called up, the business must close down. The whole of his life's saving3 were invested iu the business. He was the sole support of parents. In reply to questions, applicant said there were two men, both cf whom had been rejected for the Army. Exemption till the 1St of August was granted. Prepared To Go. I A married painter aud plumber, employed by a firm of builders, said lie was the only painter and plumber left, and four had gone without appealing. The allowance was not sufficient to meet requirements. Mr. Gower Andrews You were prepared to join on the 8th of May ?—Yes. As a matter of fact you went down before the Medical Board ?—Yes, and passed second class. Exemption till the 1st of July was granted. A local business man claimed as the sole manager of a wholesale and retail coafectionery and mineral water business. The greater part of the business would have to close down if he was taken. The mineral water business con- tributed 2 per week to the taxes. Applicant was granted exemption till the 1St of August. A grocer, in applying for a warehouseman, said that six employes had enlisted and he had not appealed before. The same firm also applied for an assistant, who was the only one left. There were two assistants for whom he was not appealing. The assistant, who is a married man, was exempted till August 1st, and the application in reped of the warehouseman was refused. The case of a man who had been before the Medical Board and had been passed into Class 4b, was adjourned for two months. A young man claimed on the ground that he was looking after his brother's business, who was on active service. It would be very hard to break up the business after he had served his Kine and country. Exempted till the 1St of August. A licensed victualler was exempted till the 1St of j lily. A bootmaker, repairer aml general dealer was exempted till August ist. Tke case of an insurance agent was adjourned for inquiries. A firm of "rocers applied for their carter and warehouseman. The grocers son, who also applied for exemption, said he had sole control of the business and if he went it would have to close down, as his father could not carry it on owing to delicate health. The business had been established for over 40 years. The warehouseman was exempted till the 1st of July and the grocer's son till the 1st of August. Military Representative Asks for a Review. The Military Krepresentative applied for a review of the case of a draper, a single man, who had been exempted till September ist. He had brought the case before the Advisory Committee and they agreed to its being reviewed. Councillor Graham Was it our decision or was it the decision of the Advisory Committee ? Mr. Gower Andrews Both. The Mayor The Advisory Committee recom- mended a certain course, and you adopted it. Councillor Graham The point is, is it our decision or theirs ? Are they in a position to give a decision e The Clerk No. Mr. Gower Andrews All the cases are brought before the Advisory Committee, and you either endorse their recommendations or otherwise. The Mayor No one can review a certificate except the Tribunal. Councillor Graham thought they ought to review the certificate. The Mayor I think it should be adjourned. sliotil, I-,e Mr. Gower Andrews The idea was to bring it into line with a similar case. Mr. Stocken He has been granted till the 1St of September, and will have made prepar- ation in his business. Mr. Gower Andrews said he did not see that it would mean closing the business. Councillor Ruther said that if they were going to consider this question the person concerned should be there, otherwise it should be postponed, i The Clerk He has been advised. Councillor Plowman (to Mr. Gower Andrews) j Why do you differentiate between this case and other cases ? Mr. Gower Andrews In what way r Councillor Plowman You take some cases to the County Tribunal. Mr. Gower Andrews I have nought to appeal to the Appeal Tribunal. Councillor Plowman Why did you do so to-dav r Mr Gower Andrews Because that decision was given by the Appeal Tribunal. Councillor Graham We are asked to consider the case. It has nothing to do with the Appeal Tribunal. The Mavor Arc vou O¡llg to wait until you ?,,ct ti-ic  ?'?- alter l,oil get the circular from Mr. Walter Long r Councillor Graham We are bo?d to recon- sider ir not because of the individual, but because it is unfair to others. Mr. Stocken We take each case on its merits and use our common-sense, and do not give preference to one more than another. Councillor Graham moved that the case be reviewed. There was no seconder and the motion fell to the ground. A jeweller and watchmaker applied for his son as the manager of one of his shops. He was absolutely indispensable to the carrying on of the business, and had no assistance since three workmen left to go to munition works. A large j number of repairs were executed by him on these premises every week. The application was refused, but it was stated that he would not be called up before July ist. The Mavor did not adjudicate in this case. A"
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CRBCKHOWELL. INCOME TAX C().MJN.S3IONFIRS.—Tiie Income Tax Commissioners, Messrs. A. Beck with, and E. Pirie Gordon, sat to hear a number of appeals on Wednesday. The Surveyor of Taxes, Mr. C. C. Andrews, Brecon, attended. PlmCY DAVIES INSTITUTION.—Sir. E. Pirie Gordon has been appointed a trustee of tins Institution, and the appointment has been con- firmed by the Charity Commissioners. Ai,i,EGKi> ENCROACHMENTS.—At the meeting of the Crickhowell Rural District Council on Mondav, a letter was read from the Idanelly Parish" Council enclosing copy of their com- mittee's report drawing attention to the follow- ing alleged encroachments i. Lower Common, Gilwern, alleged encroachment made by erection of a fowl-house. 2. Middle Common alleged encroachment of a piece of land fenced in. by which encroachment the parish pound is within that which is claimed to be private property. 3, Also a large piece of common land enclosed, and on which a shed has been built. 4. The committee found that a large number of larch timber trees had been placed on the Upper Common, which is considered an encroachment, and the removal of which will cause great damage to grass for those who have the right of grazing the Common. The Council decided to send the report to the Steward of the Manor, Mr. R. II. A. Davies. TKE HARRIERS.—A meeting of the supporters of the Crickhowell Harriers was held on Thurs- day in last week, when a discussion took place as to the future of the pack. Mr. A. Beckwith presided. Many changes have taken place since the death of Mr. J. A. Doyle, who owned the I Harriers and was a well-known sportsman and now Mrs. Martin, of Abergavenny, who succeeded the late Lieut. C. H. G. Martin in ownership and became Master of the pack, has resigned. On the understanding that the pack is kept as a subscription pack, Mrs. Martin, it was stated, had very generously given the hounds to the neighbourhood, and on the motion of Mrs. Rees (Pendarren Park), seconded by Mr. E. Pirie Gordon, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her, and expressing appreciation of the manner in which she had managed the Harriers. It is hoped to run the pack as a subscription pack, and the meeting was adjourned to June 12th, to see what subscriptions may be obtained.
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EggS for Soldier.1204 fresh eggs were collected and sent to our sick and wounded soldiers last week by the scholars of Holy Trinity Sunday School.
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-.+- Monmouthshire Volunteer Regiment. ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 3, 1916;- Monday, May 2(4-Firing practice for Nos. i and 2 Platoons in Drill Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m.; also for Derby Recruits. Thursday, June I-The Company will parade at 7.)0 p.m.. assembling on Athletic Grounds, without arms. Class B Arrnv Reserves are invited, to attend. Saturday, Tune 3—Firing practice for Nos. 3 and 4 Platoons in Drill Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. also for Derby Recruits. Duties for Week :—Orderly Officer, Platoon Commander A. L. Tatham Orderly Sergeant, Sergt. W. H. Nicholls Orderly Corporal, Corpl. T. H. Maxwell. By order. F. P. J. HAXBT.íRY, I O.C. Abergavenny C(??mpcny. AL
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GRABS PETTY SESSIONS. Saturday. —Before Mr. VV. H. S. Whitney (in the chair) and Mr. C. Lipscomb. ADJOURNED.-—Mr. John Feraeyliough. The Lawns, Grosmont, applied for an order of eject- ment against Mr. Join Walker, Lawns Cottages, Grosmont. Applicant stated that he was tenant of two cottages, of which Mr. Trumpet was the owner. One of the- cottages was occupied by Walker, a.id ti other bv applicant's stud-groom. When <:e took over the two cot- tages a man named Watkius was the tenant. Applicant took over the cottages under the same conditions. When he took it over, about the Sth of March, Walker remained in occupa- tion of one of the cottages. Walker was tenant under Watkius, who, lie believed, had given Walker notice to quit and deliver up possession on two different occasions before. Walker held the premises under a monthly tenancv. Ap- plicant did not have any writteu agreement. He gave Walker notice on the 2nd of April to quit on the 2nd of May it was a written notice, which he personally served upon him. He did not raise any objection at the time, but had since done so, and had not given up possession. As he could now only o)>t?.iu men over military t, i age, he required, the cottage for a workman who was on with his farm work, and his wife and 1 family were waiting to come. There were three or tour more empty houses available for Walker in the locality. When he served the notice upon Walker applicant explained what it meant, but did not read it over to him.—Mr. John Walker (sworn) said that the notice he received from Mr. John Ferneyhough was not served upon him until Monday, 3rd April, at 5 o'clock in the aiteruoon, and he had a witness who could prove this. He objected to the notice 011 these grounds. He had paid up his rent, but could not get possession of the rent-book from ap  pi.c?t.Applicant admiTtcd that he had the rent-book in his possession, and that Walker could have it if he fetched it;"—The Bench came to the conclusion that they could not make an order upon the evidence before them, and decided to adjourn the case until next month for the production of further evidence. POUND BREACH AND ASSAI TI..—Arthur Davies farmer, Llantilio Crossenny, was summoned by Hannah Nugent, married woman, of Black- meadows, Llantilio Crossenny, for unlawfully releasing 30 cattle which she had impounded for trespass upon her land at Llantilio Crossenny on the 20th April, and for assaulting and beating her at the same time and place.—-Mr. H. G. Lemmon, solicitor, Abergavennv, appeared for the prosecution.From the evidence of com- plainant it appeared that defendants' cattl: had strayer: upon her lasio and that she had cautioned him concerning same, and that if he repeated the offence she should put a charge upon him. She had sold her hay to Mr. Wibberley, of Aberga- venny, and his man was engaged in trussing"it on the 20th of April when the cows came oil to the land (owing to the bad condition of de- fendant's hedges) and pulled the hav about. This occurred on a couple of occasions on that day. She impounded the animals in her yard. and defendant came at tea-time for them from whom she demanded 30s. by way of damages, which she had since found was not sufficient, as there were 37 trusses damaged and the sale of the hay was affected upon the amount of it. She put her hands over the gate to prevent defendant releasing them, as he would'not pay for the damages. He then caught hold of her and twisted her two wrists, struck her on the shoulder, and she fell to the ground whilst on ground defendant kicked her. Defendant after- wards took the cattle home.—Iu reply to de- fendant, witness denied either biting his arm or throwing a stone at him.— Hannah Nugent (12 years old), Nellie Nicholls (17 years of age), and Isaac Price, hay trusser, Long Orchard, Greig, all gave evidence as to certain portions of the assault. The last witness, in cross-examination, said he saw complainant get a dung fork at defendant. Defellùaut said that when he went for the cattle, in company with bis assistant, she came at him with such a force that in the impact she fell down she bit him and took about nine inches from his coat, and she also took up a stone about 61bs. in weight and threw at him.—Frederick Wood, in the employ of defendant, said they went to fetch the cattle. Mrs. Nugent ran down to defendant and fell down the gate was open t en; She called defendant a beast and threatened to knock his brains out. He saw complainant bite his master and she afterwards picked up a big stone, which struck defendant on the arm and thigh.—- Sergt. Hatherail said that on Sunday week defendant showed him some bad bruises on the shoulder and elbow. He knew nothing further concerning the case.—The C11 airman said the Bench had given tne cases their most careful consideration, and had come to the conclusion that complainant had made out her case. For the pound breach defendant would have to pay (out of which 30s. damage, would go to com- ,3. lvo-a l ( i o to coni- nlainant). With respect to the assault, he would be fined a further D. No LIGHTS.—David Thomas Reece, farmer^ Skenfrith, who did not appear, for using a waggon with three horses without lights, on the highway at Skenfrith 011 the 6th May, was fined 5s. TKANSI'ER. — A permanent transfer of licence of the Hostry Inn, Llantilio Crossenny, to Miss Caroline Lewis was granted. TEMPORARY TRANSFER.—A temporary transfer of licence of the Castle Inn, Newcastle, from F. Orram to John Howard, Crossway, St. Maughans, was granted. +
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JIFF HEADACHE AND TOOTHACHE POWDERS owing to the War are 3d. each 3/- per dozen. But they are worth their weight in gold. Printed and Published by M. MOKGAN AND CO. ac 26, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, in the, County of Monmouth. FRIDAY, MAY 26.1916.