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EUROPEAN POLITICS. -0-
EUROPEAN POLITICS. -0- TWO YIMS. CHRIST'S INVITATION TO SOCIALISTS. There are two facts that cannot be ignored by thoughtful men: they are, the name of 'Christ, and the wail of Socialists. Christ's name cannot be obliterated from the pages of the last two jiiilleniums of history. His name is above every name, and no name can be ex- pected to supersede it. Socialism, as we may put it, is the "ism" put forward by certain thoughtful and non- thoughtful persons to remedy the evils that •surround us. A man must be wilfully blind if he cannot see evil on every hand. There is trouble on every hand—there has been trouble in every past age amongst every class of people. The world needs rest; it is "weary and heavy laden." Its load of iniquity is more than it can bear. Socialists see this, and they cry, Socialism is the remedy." In the political *orl -d there is turmoil of political strife—there is "war," to use Mr Asquith's phrase referring to the failure of-the noted Veto Conference be- tvveen Unionists and Liberals anent the Par- liament block Of 1910. Sometimes we hear of Cessation from these political turmoils, but "the.se promises, somehow, are never realised. 'And besides this, there is no genuine guaran- tee that they ever can be realised by man. Peace, lasting peace, has not yet come from man. "Goodwill" must come from an outside -source "towards men." Even in religious circles, where one might possibly expect peace, there is nothing but -conflict. Warring, jarring clamour prevails even in this phase of things. Confusion of sects abound. Enmity and rivalry flourish here as visibly as anywhere else. Catholics punish Protestants, and Protestants fear Catholics. Conformists and Nonconformists alike cry their rival wares for sale. The Bap- tist will not commune with the Sprinkler. All these rival systems have their varying moulds -they send their future leaders to their diffe- rent collegiate institutions, with the result that they get more conformed to their differ- ent and differing organisations. It has been well said—"Send the young to the monastic institutions, and they come out priests; send them to the Church of England college, and they come out curates and parsons; if they go to the Salvation Army training homes, we ex- pect to see lieutenants and captains; but get the young to read, love, and believe the Bible, the natural result is they become genuine C'hristadelphians, or brethren of Christ." Yet, how few take a genuine interest in anything serious or unprofitable, either in polities or religion. As Lloyd George said, on Nov. 21, 1810, in the East End of London: Yes, old slums are disappearing, and new ■ones are taking their places. Old oppressions vani.sk; new wrongs come up instead. It is so difficult to secure the attention of a great nation to an evil festering in its midst. It is so difficult to secure the attention of a great people to anything. It is still more difficult to retain that attention. It is so precarious, and when you fasten a grip on the public con- science— upon the wheel firmly, even then the chariot of justice moves wearily along. Even the House of the people, which is chosen by the, people, responsible to the people, how tar- dily it moves; how eluiiisilyl" EVIL EVERYWHERE. I Evil is, rampant everywhere. Even in social ,circles there exists bitter enmity amongst all classes, and between nearly all individuals. Proverb makers arise, and try with their pithy sayings and catchy phrases to teach people now to live happily. But, unfortunately, these proverbs disagree, and there is as much eon- fusion resulting in trying to follow the pro- verbs as there is in the political and religious affairs of men. There is a want of a common acceptable, wise system, emanating from the philosophers and sages of the nations during the bye-gone eras. And even in the scientific world we cannot find agreement. While the doctors disagree, we find disease supreme, pain ceaseless, tears unchecked, and death victorious. In fact, many are glad that death is victorious, seeing that it removes them from so much that is horrible. Death is such a release to them. And if it were not a release, they are equally helpless in its grip.. The best the physician, the quack, or the nurse can do, is only to I -patch up our mortal bodies, and remove death 'but a very short way on. Even in agriculture 'seasons are inconvenient. John Bright gave expressions before his death to his idea that 'he could see no hope for agriculture to pros- per in this country unless the British Islands I 'had more sunshine. HOPELESS. I As we view man and his godless environment I we may well use the terse sentence, "The I world's history is the world's judgment." Lord Lytton is credited with the remark. "Our past becomes the. mightiest teacher- of the future." Lloyd George, at the City Temple, in '1910, said, "Humanity is like the sea-jt is 'never quite free from movement." The Bible 'puts it: "The wicked are like the troubled sea; for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up I mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my 'God, to the wicked" (Is. Ivii. "0). Humanity :C3n nearly all and always use Job's words: *'JJV-ir the thing which I fear eometh upon me, and that which I am afraid of cometh unto --me" (iv. 25). BLATCHFORD AND GODLESS SOCIALISM. I In view of these facts, how unwise is Blatch- ford to attempt to undermine the hope of the Bible. He deserves the publication of the following letter (published in the introduction of the threepenny pamphlet, "Godless Social- ism;" to be obtained at railway bookstalls and W. H. Smith's shops), addressed by Frank G. J Jan na way to one of Blatchford's friends: "Am sorry to hear your confidence has met with such a rude rebuff. Mr. Blatchford's re- fusal to make his charges, and meet mine, "face to face on a public platform is contemp- tible. I am not surprised, knowing that even .?a London editor had failed in a similar en- deavour. His excuse of not being a speaker is "lame, for he is- not asked to make a speech. His credulous followers assert a Godless 'I Socialism to be a tissue of lies. Well, if such I be true, the one man to put art end to them 'is Robert Blatchford. But you see that even 'your offer of three guineas a night, and all 'expenses, won't tempt him. Believe me, my 'one simple condition scares him, namely, that I shall, on the same' platform, cross-examine  him for one hour. Ah! cross-examination is a hitter pill to such a blasphemous witness I •.against God and the Bible. He, doubtless, 'has a vivid recollection of the perjurer Piggott, 1 who, rather than face an hour's cross-examina- 1 .r ation, went and sliOt himself. Your offer to act as his representative is I plucky, hut no good. Other Scouts have. :similarly volunteered, but Mr. Blatchford re- pudiates them as such. And he would disown 'your well-meant interference, and tell you, as "lie did Fred Haggar, to mind your 'own busi- ness, and, if you are not satisfied, pay your "guinea and grumble.. The Clarion has "treated the efforts of its friends, Rhondda Wil- liams and J. Warschauer, in the same rough- and-ready way. I feel for you having to con- vey his ignoble refusal, especially as you had such unbounded confidence in his courage. 'Courage! What a soldier! To run away be- t -cause his oppofient is too insulting? He's a nice beauty to talk of insult. He doesn't think it insulting to say our God is deaf and dumb and blind.' Oh! no; he may insult whom he likes, but when we tell him lie is a money- making and miscliief-making agitator, he wbines and says, I won't play.' Well might lie say, I have ceased to be a soldier.' We know it. As a North of England editor said, He is a smart writer, a shallow thinker, but .he is no fighter.' (To be continued, God willing.)
IFOOTBALL.
I FOOTBALL. v I LLANELLY, 2 tries; ABERAVON, 1 try. I Although Llanelly only defeated Aberavon by a margin of three points, they played a superior game, and the score somewhat under- rates their superiority. For three parts of the game the homesters kept up a persistent attack and one more than one occasion got within a few yards of the Aberavon line. The visitors, however, defended admirably, Donovan espe- cially being prominent in thwarting the efforts of the homesters. In the first half Llanelly held a decided ad- vantage, their forwards being prominent both in the scrums and the loose. Throughout this portion of the game the homesters established themselves in the Aberavon territory, and the visitors were only able to relieve the pressure by a few spasmodic attacks. Subsequently, Llanelly drew first blood, Evan Davies scoring a smart try after a well-devised movement by Hawkins. Continuing to press vigorously, the homesters again became dangciotls, and after a bout of passing between Stanley Rees and Hu li Davies, the latter crossedyith another unconverted try. A1)eravon infused more vigour iilto the.game in the second half,, and taxed the: resources of the Scarlets for a considerable time. After some aggressive play, Bainbsey secured pos- session, beat the defence, and scored an un: verted try. Llanelly made a splendid final rally, but ill-luck seemed to follow all their efforts. The game was keenly contested, but was un- interesting from a spectacular point of view. The backs on both sides were very evenly balanced, but the home forwards played a more robust game than the Aberavon octette. On several occasions the Scarlets brought off some bewildering rushes, and the Aberavon attack was weak by comparison. D. G. Haw- kins was again conspicuous with some smart work at the base' of the scrums, whilst his partner, W. J, Walters, was keen and agile. Jestyn Thomas, too, played a good game for I the visitors. Of the home three-quarters Evan Davies and Hugh Davies were the most pro- minent, whilst Donovan and Hopkins were of great assistance to Aberavon. The home for- wards -were ably led by Tom Evans, Marsh, Syd Phillips, and Downing. SKEWEN, nil; LLANELLY SECONDS, nil. I The Seconds played a keen game with Skewen on Saturday. Both teams played good football, the Llanellyites being slightly supe- rior. Owing to grounds being under water, several games in the town and district were aban- doned on Saturday. Tumble defeated the Ex- celsiors by a try at Tumble, after a keen game, and Dafen defeated the Wanderers by a try. The Anchor Rovers were supposed to have played the Oriental Stars, but cried off at the last moment. On Saturday next, at the People's Park, the Orientals play the Harle- quins. This will be their last game before the French trip, and a rattling game is assured. -0-- Bryncaerau, 19 points; Law Clerks, nil. —o— Aberavon Excels, 9 paints; Ivys, nil. 0 DAI DAVIES'S UNIQUE CAREER. I Dai Davies, Llanelly, who would have worn a Welsh Rugger cap as inside half if he had remained an amateur, has had a distin- guished career. Ten years ago he was one of the mainstays of the Swinton team that won the Northern Union Cup. Then he again changed his game, and with Bolton Wanderers kept goal so well that he was chosen as re- serve for Wales, and in 1S08 at Wrexham, when L. R. Roose was hurt, he went on to deputise at half-time, this being an incident without precedent and reflecting good sports- manship on the part of the English team, though they were all over the Celts that day, and won by 7 to 1. Davies rejoined the Northern Unionists, and on Saturday played for Wales against England at professional Rugby in the match at Coventry. No other Welshman has gained distinction under the three codes. -0- I LLANELLY v. PILL HARRIERS. The committee of the Llanelly Football Club adopted an usual course on Monday night, and, for some inexplicable reason, declined to give the team selected to play Pill Harriers at Stradey on Saturday. It is understood, how- ever, that some changes have been made in the team which defeated Aberavon on Satur- day last, Leyshon being re-instated as full- back, Willie Roberts replacing Hugh Davies on the wing, and Emlyn Davies substituting Dai Evans at centre, whilst Dan Jones will, assist the forwards instead of Evan Thomas. The team is stated to be as follows:—Back, Leyshon; three-quarters, Evan Davies. Emlyn Davies, Stanley Rees, 3n-;1 Willie Roberts; half-backs, Hawkins and Walters; forwards, T. Evans (captain), Marsh, S. Phillips, Downing, Tom Williams, Harry Rees, Gwilym Evans, and Dan Jones. -0- ¡ ASSOCIATION. J —o— Park Villa, 3 goals; Crescents, nil. Ramblers, 2 goals; Nomads, 1 goal. I I
-'-I Magistrates' Decision…
Magistrates' Decision Unheeded. At the Police Court on Friday, David Thomas, New Dock Road, was brought up on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly con- duct. Defendant was before the court on the pre- vious Wednesday, charged with neglecting and exposing his family. It was then stated in evidence that he was greatly addicted to drink, and at times he became uncontrollable. I The Bench, after careful consideration, bound the defendant over for twelve months, and ordered that he should not again enter a public-house. The defendant agreed with -the decree of the magistrates, but on the following day, at about 10.10 a.m.. P.C. Morgan found him drunk and disorderly, and his conduct caused a crowd to gather. Defendant refused to go home when requested, and he was sub- sequently taken to the Police Station. Supt. Rogers applied for a remand till Mon- day, and the application was granted, hail being allowed in the sum of £10. When the case was resumed on Monday, Mr J. Lewis Phillips, who appeared for the de- fence, pleaded guilty. P.G. Morgan (recalled) said Thomas was very drunk. He had a broom in his hand, and threatened his wife. Mr. Phillips: When the defendant is sober he is an industrious man? Witness: Yes. I Mr. Phillips said the defendant was a quiet ( man when sober, but after taking a few drinks acted like a madman. When sober he looked after his family. A peculiar thing about people who were drunk or insane was that they attacked those whom they loved best. Superintendent Rogers reported previous convictions against the defendant, and said that on the previous Wednesday the Bench ordered that the defendant should not again enter a public-house. Mr. Phillips1 stated that the defendant was probably drunk wlien lie committed a breach of the recognizances. The Bench did not consider that they were justified in dismissing the case, and sent the defendant to prison for fourteen days. MT. Brodie: In the second division? The Presiding Magistrate: Yes.
I Mr. Abel Thomas' Victory.
I Mr. Abel Thomas' Victory. I SOCIALIST CANDIDATE'S SMALL POLL. I Counting of the votes for the East Carmar- then Division commenced unexpectedly early on Saturday morning at the Shire Hall, Llan- dilo. The High Sheriff (Mr. R. Orton Gery), who was accompanied by Mrs. Orton Gery and the Under Sheriff (Mr. E. A. H. Harries), put up at the Cawdor Arms Hotel on Friday night, and were thus able to begin operations by nine o'clock. All the candidates were in atten- I dance. Wretched weather prevailed, but not- withstanding there was a considerable crowd gathered to hear the declaration of the poll. The result was, as expected, a large majority for Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., the old member. Speculation was rife as to the number of votes that were cast for Dr. Williams, the Labour candidate, these being variously esti- mated at from 400 to 1500, and the result was received with great interest. The figures were: j" Abel Thomas (L.) I. 5325 Mlervyia Peel (U.) 2315 r Dr. J. H. Williams (Lab.) 1176 Lib. maj. over U. 3510 v Lib. maj. over Lab. 4649 ;NO cnange. January: Liberal majority, 5168. 11 TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM. The figures were received with tremendous enthusiasm. After the ánnonncement, Mr. Abel Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the High Sheriff for the courteous way in which he had carried out his duties. The election, he said, had been a short one, so as not to in- terfere with the Christmas festivities. He hoped, if there was another election, it would be carried on in the same way. There had been no personalities, in one direction, but simply a discussion of the things that were between them. But, continued Mr. Thomas, lie could not say the same of another candidate, who had attacked him, and made statements absolutely without foundation. The electors had shown, by their votes, that they knew better than to believe these insinua- tions and fabrications (applause). He would tell the Tories they never had a better man than Mr. Mervyn Peel (applause). He was thankful for the support of all those who went to the poll. It was an abominable day, and for that reason he was the more pleased to have the majority so high. MR. PEEL'S CONGRATULATIONS. Mr. Mervyn Peel seconded, and said that personally he had had most honourable and fair-minded opponents in both candidates (laughter). He heartily congratulated Mr. Abel Thomas (cheers)—upon having added yet another to his triumphs in the Eastern Divi- sion of Carmarthenshire. The High Sheriff acknowledged the vote of thanks. The member was then escorted, amidst much cheering, by a large crowd of his sup- porters to the Cawdor Arms Hotel, where, from the balcony, he again addressed them. Mr. J. W. Gwynne Hughes and the Rev. Towyn Jones also addressed the large gathering.
Buckleys Brewery, Ltd.¡
Buckleys Brewery, Ltd. The report of the directors of Buckley's Brewery, Limited, to be submitted to the 16th general meeting, to be held on Friday next, states that they have been honoured by a warrant of appointment as brewers to his Majesty the King. The net profit as shown by the accounts, after writing off P,9946 4s. 6d. for repairs of properties and plant, P,6221 18s. 3d. for depreciation, and zC599 5s. 3d. for compen- sation fund, amounts to iC20,254 2s. 6d. After providing for Debenture interest £5850, there remains a balance of P,14,404 2s. 6d. The divi- dends on the Pre-Preference Shares for the year, £ 3150, and on the Preference Shares for the half-year, 91953 10s., have already been paid, leaving a balance of q.12,185 16s 2d (in- cluding iP,2885 3s 8d brought from last account) which the directors propose to appropriate as follows:—Dividend on the Preference Shares I ( £ 78,140) for the half-year to 30th September, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, Cl953 10s; dividend on the Ordinary Shares for the year, 6 per cent., £ 3000: to transfer to reserve fund, £ 5000; carry forward to next account, P.2,232 6s. 2d. Mr. Buckley and Mr. Lewis retire in accordance with the articles of association, and are eligible for re-election. The auditors, Messrs. Charles Eves and Co., offer them- selves for re-appointment.
I The Stepney Spare Motor…
The Stepney Spare Motor II Wheel, Ltd. The directors of the Stepney Spare Motor Wheel (Limited) are pleased to be in a posi- tion to report another very satisfactory year's trading to August 31st last. The sales of the popular type of Stepney Wheel are well main- tained, and the demand for the pattern for flange attachment is: also extending. To meet inquiries for a cheap wheel the company have recently put on the market the "Davies" Type 6 Wheel. In addition to the particular pro- duct of the company, the policy has been adopted of extending the range of motor acces- sories, and this has resulted in putting on the market motor tyres, pumps, and levers, and the Stepney tube corset. With regard to tyres they have found-that the Stepney road grip has many points of advantage over steel- studded tyres and other similar goods with which they have to compete. To push the ad- vantage home, however, probably it would be I desirable in the near future to adopt the sys- tem which had been so suecesfully employed I by other tyre companies of depositing con- signments on a sale or return basis in all the principal garages in the country. The profits of the German and Austrian branches have been incorporated in the profit and loss ac- count, and the managers report that prospects for the ensuing year are satisfactory. As the shareholders are probably aware, the company are proceeding in several actions against al- leged infringers of the Stepney Wheel, and they may feel assured that the directors are doing everything in their power to protect their rights. The accounts, after allowing for depreciation on machinery, plant, fittings, and fixtures, show a profit of Z35,276 Os. 7gd. Add- ing to this the sum of £ 14,238 13s. 2d. carried forward from last year, the available profit is £ 49.514 13s. 9d. An interim dividend of 10 per cent. was declared in March, absorbing the sum of £ 8755. It is proposed to distribute a further dividend of 10 per cent., making 20 per cent. for the year; to write 15 per cent, off patent rights, e5,639 9s. 6d., leaving a balance to be carried forward of £ 26,365 4s. 3d. Mr. W. B. Jessopp retires from the office of direc- tor, and offers himself for re-election. The auditors, Messrs. John P. Harvey and Sons, also offer themselves for re-election.
! 1 J CHRISTMAS PARCELS.
J CHRISTMAS PARCELS. The Great Western Railway Company an- nounce that arrangements have been made for the collection and prompt delivery of parcels in all the principal towns on their system. The charges for conveyance for short distances are lower than those by parcel post. During the busy Christmas season, it is im- portant that ali parcels should be fully and legibly addressed, and the address cards firmly attached. As an extra precaution a duplicate label should be enclosed with each package, so that the name of the consignee may be ascertained in the event of the outside label becoming detached or defaced.
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! BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I -
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I <_>— I FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. I The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Thursday, Mr. W." Y. Nevill in the chair. There.were also; present Messrs. W. B. Jones, Thomas Jones (Llanelly), Thomas Jones (Gowerton), W. H. Thomas, J. C. Davies, Joseph Harry, D. Bonnell, William Llewellyn, Morton Evans, H. Davies, W. Pugh, W. Bassett, Revs. David Jones, D. Geler Owen, W. C. Jenkins, together with the Clerk (Mr. D. C. Edwards), the Deputy Clerk (Mr. J. H. Blake) ,the Master (Mr. Bevan), and Relieving Officers White, Longhurst, and Griffiths. With regard to a case from Gowerton, in which two lads, who earned an average of j22 19s. 4d., threatened to discontinue maintaining their mother if the Board discontinued relief, Mr. Thomas Jones (Gowerton) suggested that the Board continue paying the relief for ano- ther fortnight, and in the meantime he and Mr. J. C. Davies could see the sons. Mr. J. C. Davies observed that the mother of the lads had been a widow for four years, and had brought up the children in a respectable manner. The circumstances were the same I to-day as when the relief was granted in the I first instance. If the Board were not justified in continuing the relief, they were not justi- fied in granting it when the application was submitted. If they had the power to compel the boys to maintain their mother, they should exercise it. It was no use playing a game of bluff with these boys. Mr. W. B. Jones said the Board had a legal right to compel the boys to contribute, and, if they were in a position to do so, the Board should compel them to pay. They were not playing a game of bluff, but allowing the boys an opportunity before they instituted pro- ceedings. Mr. Davies said the boys could not be com- pelled to give more than they were giving at present. The Chairman: The relief is given to the mother, and we can compel the boys to con- tribute towards her. The Clerk: We can recover the relief we give to the head of the family. The magis- trates will make an order as they think fit. The Chairman: The family should not be destitute when a sum of i22 19s. 4d. goes into the house weekly. Mr Davies: Why did the Board not consider that point when the relief was given in the first instance? The Chairman: The sons were probably earning less then. Mr. Davies: The sons are not contributing more to-day than three years ago, when the re- lief was granted. Mr. W. B. Iones: If Mr. Davies is correct, it is a reflection on the Board for granting re- lief in the first instance. I The Chairman: We do not want to put the sons to the expense of going to the Town Hall. Mr. Davies: The sons have already stated that they will not contribute a penny more towards their mother. The Officer said the boys told him that they must protect themselves against the future, and keep clubs. Mr. W. B. Jones: I do not think it is my duty to contribute towards any person if that person has sons who can contribute them- selves. Why should the ratepayers be called upon to support the brothers and sisters of these boys, when their own brothers are able to support them ? If they have a grain of feeling towards their mother I think they will carry out their moral obligation. I agree with Mr Jones that if the boys are not filial enough to contribute we should take proceedings. Replying to Mr J. C. Davies, the Officer said that the relief was granted to the children in the name of the pauper. The Clerk: Then we can take proceedings. Mr. Davies: I should like you to put on re- cord my protest against the decision of the Board to grant relief in the first instance. It was agreed to continue the relief for a fortnight, Mr. Thomas Jones and Mr. J. C. Davies to see the boys in the meantime. WEAK INTELLECT. I Another union wrote asking the Board to support a resolution pointing out the desira- bility of allowing the Board authority to de- tain persons of weak intellect, and also habi- tual labourers. Air. W. B. Jones did not agree with the latter part of the resolution. Sooner the bet- ter they sent the labourers about their busi- nes. kfr. Pugh: Is it intended to detain them, and compel them to work? The Clerk: We have supported a resolution before dealing with persons of weak intellect. It was agreed to support the first part of the I resolution only. BOARDED OUT CHILDREN. I A resolution was also submitted from the I Burton-on-Trent Union, which they asked the Board to support, to the effect that pauper children boarded out should be allowed to be- come members of Friendly Societies. It was decided to support the resolution. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master's report showed that there were I 315 inmates in the House during the last fort- night, as against 274 in the corresponding period of last year. The number of vagrants I relieved was 535, as compared with 371 for the I same period of last year. LABOURER'S APPLICATION. I An application for relief was made by a labourer, 49 years of age, who was employed at the South Wales Steelworks. He had no club, and had five children to maintain. The Officer said the relief would only be temporary. v Mr. Thomas Jones proposed that 12s. 6d. a week be granted. Mr. Pugh: Is that enough, when he has no club ? The Officer recommended relief in kind. Mr. W. B. Jones proposed an amendment that relief in kind be granted. Mr. W. Pugh said they were going to give 2s. 6d. each to the children, and nothing to the father. It was agreed that relief in kind be granted. r- I I N .11 K b i) i- ou r. Relieving Officer White reported that he had ascertained that a',iiian, who was given relief in kind during the last fortnight, received 12s. 6d. a week in respect of compensation. The man had sustained an injury to his foot, and he hoped to resume work soon. r It was decided to grant 7s. 6d. a week. I TINPLATER'S APPLICATION. An application for relief was made by a tinplater residing at Pwll, who had been un- able to earn anything since June. His wife earned about 5s. a week. Mr. William Bassett, in supporting the ap- plication, said if the man could do anything in the house his wife could earn more. He proposed that 8s. a week be granted. j- Mr. David Bonnell seconded the motion, I which was carried. I DESERTED WIFE. A woman residing at Burry Port sought the aid of the Board. Her husband deserted her twelve years ago, and was now living at Car- diff with another woman. He had not con- tributed anything towards the applicant for 18 months. The Chairman: We cannot deal with this case. The Board can only offer the applicant the House. Mr. H. Davies moved that relief in kind be granted. The applicant had worked hard to maintain her children. The Chairman: The law states that we can- not grant relief to a deserted wife. The Officer must see that she is not really in want. We must leave it in that way.
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