James Downey's Reports in the North Wales Coast Pioneer of the WWI Enlistment Exemption Tribunals in Buckley"

29 June 1916

James Downey was the Buckley correspondent for many years for the local press. He preserved many of his articles in a scrapbook, which has been kept by his family. The accounts below of the Enlistment Exemption Tribunals for the second half of 1916 have been transcribed for the archive.

ENLISTMENT EXEMPTION TRIBUNALS IN BUCKLEY

June 29th to December 21^st 1916

In the early years of World War One all the armed forces consisted of volunteers but by 1916, with mounting casualties and the need for larger forces, compulsory conscription was introduced. The Military Services Sct 1916 required local authorities to set up tribunals to hear evidence from individuals with a claim for the exemption or deferment of enlistment. Some of the reasons involved hardship for key workers in family businesses, or compassion such as widowers with dependent children or conscientious objection. Men rejected by tribunals were deemd to be enlisted and could be arrested by the police and handed over to the military. Conscription for WWI ended in 1919.

The results of these tribunals were published in the North Wales Coast Pioneer, now no longer published, and the cuttings for the second half of 1916 appear in James Downey's diary/scrap book quoting many well-known Buckley names and businesses. Some of the people are also mentioned in the letters of Wilfred Owens, whose letters home while on active service from September 1917 to September 1918 appear on this archive (see 42.15 for details).

IN THE NORTH WALES COAST PIONEER

June 29^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

At a sitting of the local tribunal the manager of grocery and provision stores, who also had a general business of his own, claimed conditional exemption. Applicant (aged 24) said he had been married ten weeks. A representative of the applicant's firm supported the claim and said it was impossible to get women to accept the responsibility of management. The applicant was the only man in the shop. - Two months exemption was granted (no renewal).

A married man (38) living at Mold-road, Buckley employed as a foreman storekeeper at a munition works, applied for exemption on the ground that he was engaged on work essential to national interests and that he was married. - Two months was granted, with leave to make a further appeal.

The head of a building and contracting firm, living in Brunswick-road, applied for exemption on the ground that he had a considerable amount of work to do and only a few men to do it. He said he was engaged rebuilding a bakery which had been destroyed by fire, and that it would take five months. - Two months exemption with leave to appeal again.

A Buckley butcher and farmer applied for further exemption for his son, aged 19, whose certificate expired on June 17. He had made efforts to replace his son but had failed. His business was necessary to the community. His only other son had been in the Army since September, 1914.- Exemption granted to July 31^st.

A wheelwright (43) married, with two children, applied for exemption on the ground that his work was of national interest and that his trade was reserved. He had customers at Buckley, Northop, Ewloe and other places, and had a lot of work in. - Two months exemption with leave for further appeal.

The proprietor of a motor garage at Buckley asked for exemption for a single motor mechanic aged 28, explaining that he had released eight men, including his eldest son, for the Army, and had to close one branch. - Two months exemption, with leave to make a further appeal.

Application was made by a colliery company for conditional exemption for two clerks, one single, the other married. The single man, who was in charge of the Mountain Colliery, also made a personal application on the ground that he was the only support of an aged mother. The application in respect of the married man, who was passed for sedentary work only, was withdrawn on it being stated that it would probably be a considerable time before he was called up: they would then have an opportunity to appeal. The manager of the collieries reminded the tribunal of the importance of working the collieries, and said that considering the number of colliers they employed, they were very much under-staffed clerically. Exemption was granted for two months….

July 20^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

At a meeting of this Tribunal, John Price, Mill Lane, Buckley, building contractor and undertaker (37) appealed for exemption on the grounds that he had machinery and building material which would spoil if not used. He considered the undertaker's business of national importance. He was willing to join the Volunteers. Exempted till August 21st.

Thomas Davies, Lane End, Buckley, (40), grocer, provision dealer and smallholder, claimed exemption on the grounds of national interest and domestic hardship. He supplied local farmers with flour, and had a large grocery trade. He had a smallholding of 9 acres, three milking cows, 7 pigs, horse, etc. with only one boy to assist him in all the work - Exempted till 20th September with recommendation to join the Volunteers.

Samuel Jeffs, Liverpool-road, Buckley (35) employed at Queensferry, appealed on the grounds of domestic hardship. He has a wife and eight children. The Chairman (Mr.James Lamb): What do the military authorities say about this case? Captain Newton: The military authorities consider this would be rather an expensive man (laughter). The Chairman: They do look at expense sometimes? (laughter). - Three months' exemption.

Thomas Iball, Licensee of the Rose and Thistle Hotel, Spon Green, also a coal dealer and carter, appealed on the grounds of serious hardship. He has a wife and two children dependent, and one partially so. His wife could not conduct the business should he have to join the army. He was willing to join the Volunteers. - Three months' exemption.

Robert Higgins, butcher, Lane End, Buckley (40) appealed on the grounds of hardship and being engaged in a certified occupation. He was his own slaughterman and had no assistance. Captain Newton suggested that men of this age and not likely to be called up should join the Volunteers. - Three months' exemption with recommendation to join the Volunteers.

The Buckley Co-operative Society applied for renewal of the exemption of three of their employees:- J. Batney , manager (40), of Padeswood-road; John Crofts, Liverpool-road, (31) foreman baker: and Thomas Davies, Padeswood-road (30), branch manager, Three months' exemption in each case.

August 3^rd 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Mr. E. Ratcliff, greengrocer, The Cross, Buckley, appealed before the local Tribunal on the ground of hardship. Exempted for one month.

Mr. John Peters, joiner, Lambs-lane, Lane End, appealed on the ground of hardship, he having a wife and six children dependent on him. Case deferred one month.

Mr. Joseph Lewis, Mold-road, (39), collier, at present unemployed, married, with six children, one a cripple, was given a month in order to find employment as a collier again.

Mr. Samuel Hayes, of Burntwood, appealed for total exemption for his son, aged 20, employed at Hawarden Bridge Ironworks. He had three sons in the Army - two in France and one in Leeds Hospital. He thought it was very unfair, and hard to take his last son, who was supporting the home. - Mr. Lamb (the Chairman) said the country wanted men, and the Military Authorities would appeal against their decision if he was granted more than a month.

Mr. George Price, (28), hairdresser, Chester-road, appealed on the ground of hardship and business loss. His wife is an invalid under medical treatment. - Exempted until August 31st.

Mr. William Simmons, engineer, employed by the Hawarden and District Water Company, appealed for exemption for three of his employees (one his son, the assistant engineer), who were indispensable. - One month's exemption for the assistant engineer, he in the meantime to go before the medical board. The other two were granted two months' exemption.

August 24^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Alfred Woodward (34), married, with two children, manager of Bell's Stores, Lane-end, applied before the local Tribunal for a renewal of his exemption certificate. He said three men had left the shop to join the army. - Three months' exemption was granted.

Andrew Lewis (33), married, two children, a master plumber and painter, of Windmill-street. - exempted till November 15th.

Alfred James Jonathan (40), married, five children, of Lane-end, employed in a munition works, was exempted for two months, with a recommendation to join the Volunteers.

Fred Griffiths (28), married, two children, said to be indispensable to his father as grocer's manager at Burntwood, was granted one month.

William Edward Price, of Brunswick-road (29), married, two children, insurance agent, was allowed a further month's exemption.

Charles Brown, Mold-road (39), married, three children, and his brother, Edward Brown (41), married, two children, of Prenbrigog, contractors and plasterers, were exempted for two months on the ground of domestic hardship.

Robert Peters, hairdresser, wholesale tobacconist, etc. of Mold-road (33), married, two children, was granted a month.

Stephen Hughes, of Mold-road (39), married, nine children, a contractor's labourer, was allowed three months on condition that he remained at the same class of work.

John Ernest Williams, of Coppa Farm, Daisy Hill (26), married, two children, was exempted for two months for domestic reasons on condition he joined the V.T.C.

Reginald Jenkinson, The Cross (33), married, three children, a motor car proprietor engaged on war work, was granted three months with a recommendation to join the Volunteers.

Walter Johnson, Daisy Hill, boot repairer and auxiliary postman (40), married, two children, was exempted for three months but advised to see war work or join the Volunteers.

September 7th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Tuesday:- Present: Mr. James Lamb (chairman), Mr. William Sharratt,Mr. Edward Roberts and Mr. Jonathan Catherall, with Colonel Keene (the military representative). Mr. Isaac Edwards (the miners' representative) was absent through illness.

The Buckley Colliery Co., Ltd., appealed for a renewal of exemption to Mr. J.H. Bellis, single (30), clerk, etc., at the Mountain Colliery, who was said to be indispensable to the colliery, from which coal was supplied to the Government. Colonel Keene said that, as the country urgently needed men, the claim should be refused. Mr. Collin, colliery manager, said he depended upon the man for the working of one of their works, where 250 men were employed. He could not understand why all men at the colliery except clerks had exemptions. Exemption granted to November 29th.

Thomas Povey (31), married, two children, Main-street, a baker in business of his own, appealed for further exemption. This business was considered of national importance, and exemption was granted for two months.

John Samuel Shone (37), married, two children, The Common, Buckley, a wheelwright, asked for further exemption on the ground that his was a starred trade, and that it would be a hardship if he had to give up business. - Exemption was granted for one month, but he must seek work in a munition factory.

Mr. W.G. Richardson, Buckley Motor Garage, appealed for Samuel Williams (27), single, motor mechanic, who said he was engaged on Government contracts, and was hard pressed for men. Exempted for two months.

Samuel Hewitt (28), married, one child, of Church-road, a miner, but now employed as an electrician at a Government works, was granted one month.

John Peters, baker and confectioner, of Daisy Hill (37), married, who appealed on the ground of hardship, was exempted for two months.

Ernest Ratcliff, greengrocer and fish merchant, The Cross (25), married, was granted to October 15th.

Davies Hayes, Brunswick-road, builder and contractor (35), married, two children, was exempted for two months.

W.H. Stephens, Central Hall, watchmaker and cycle agent (35), married, two children, was granted two months, but must seek employment at a munition works.

Fred Lloyd, coal merchant, Church-road, single, was refused further exemption. So also were David Jenkins, watchmaker, Daisy Hill, and Wm. Gould, manager of Hunter's shop.

September 28^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

David Rowlands, Lane end (36), married with six children, a mill feeder at the Basic Slag Works, Shotton, applied to the local Tribunal at their sitting on Tuesday for exemption on the ground of hardship, and was granted two months.

John Birks, Garden Cottage, Lane End (25), single, appealed for exemption on the ground of hardship, as he was supporting a widowed and invalid mother. He had two brothers in France. - Two months granted.

Henry Davies, Drury Lane, Buckley (26), married, a van-man under the Main-street Co-operative Society, appealed for further extension of his exemption, and was granted two months.

Wm. Booth, baker and confectioner, Daisy Hill, appealed on behalf of his baker, Leonard Davies (25), single, who had passed for general service. - Application refused, the man not to be called up until October 20th.

Robt. Ellis, Daisy Hill (32), married, with one child, mixer at Gregory's Mineral Water Works, Buckley, appealed for further extension, and was granted two months.

Fred Griffiths, Lane End, newsagent, stationer and laundry agent (34), married with one child, appealed for further extension, and was granted three months.

John Price, builder and contractor, Mill Lane, Buckley (37), married, appealed for exemption, urging that his present contracts would last for another ten months.- Two months granted on condition that he join the Volunteers.

Thomas Lewis, Brook-street, Buckley (30), married with two children, appealed for a further extension on the ground of domestic hardship. He had lost one brother in the war. Application refused, appellant not to be called up until October 31st.

George W. Price, hairdresser, Lane End (28), married with one child, appealed for a further extension of his exemption certificate. He had been passed for home service.- Three months was granted.

Wm. Charles Roberts, painter, Park-road, married with two children, failed to put in an appearance, and his appeal was refused.

Richard Griffiths, Pied Bull Inn, Lane End, appealed for the extension of the certificate of his son, Fred Griffiths (25), married with two children, manager of a grocery stores at Burntwood, belonging to his father.- Refused.

Charles Millington, of Little Mountain, Buckley (33), married with two children, appealed for extension of certificate.- Refused, to be called up October 19th.

John Catherall (28), married with three children, assistant electrician at a local works, appealed on the ground of hardship. - Refused.

James Edward Hughes (28), single appealed for exemption.- One month was granted.

The Tribunal adopted a resolution urging the combing out of single men of military age from the munition works.

October 19^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Tuesday,- Present:- Mr Jas. Lamb (Chairman), Mr. Jonathan Catherall, Mr. Ed. Roberts, and Mr. William Sharratt, with Military Representative (Captain W. Newton), Colonel Waring was also present.

John Roberts, grocer and baker, The Common, Buckley. Appealed for his son, Fred Roberts (36), Married, with four children, who, he said, had been assisting in the business during the last 21 years, as he (the father) was 76 years of age. - Three months' exemption was granted.

Thomas Iball (39), Licensee of the Rose and Thistle Hotel, Spon Green, who also conducts business as a coal dealer, appealed for a renewal of his exemption certificate on the ground of domestic hardship. He had a wife and two children dependent upon him. - Two months' exemption.

Mr. A. Everall, grocer and corn dealer, Lane End, appealed for his assistant, Jas. Rogers (33), married, with one child. He had been passed in class C3, - Three months was granted, but he was advised to join the V.T.C.

Mr. Jas. Peters, grocer, butcher, etc., appealed for his son, Jas. Peters (33), married, slaughterman and butcher, with full control of that part of the business. He had been passed in Class A. - Two months granted, but Captain Newton gave notice of appeal.

Mr. Jas. Peters also appealed for grocery and bakery manager, Evan Jones (32), married with one child. He had also passed in Class A. Mr. Peters said he was over 70 years of age, and largely dependent upon these men, - Two months granted; Captain Newton again giving notice of appeal.

Thos. Ellis, Main-street (20), single, colliery smith, made an appeal on the ground of domestic hardship, as he was the partial support of his parents. Three of his brothers had joined the Army. One had been killed in action, and another had been wounded, - Case dismissed, the man not to be called up until November 30th.

John Iredale (35), married, in business at Lane End as a confectioner, appealed on the ground of domestic hardship, and said that if he had to go the business would have to be closed up. He belonged to the local V.T.C., - Two months granted.

Robert Higgins, butcher, Lane End (40), married, with three children, appealed for an extension of his exemption certificate. He was his own slaughterman, and in full charge of the business, - Three months granted.

Robert Smith (31), manager of Mr. Kenyon's Stud Farm, Liverpool-road, who appealed, said he had 120 acres of land in his charge, and many valuable stud horses in his care, - One month temporary exemption; in the meantime he must go before a Medical Board.

H. Bailey, assistant superintendent for the Prudential Insurance Company, living in Brunswick-road (36), married, was appealed for by his Superintendent. He had been before the Medical Board and passed in Class A. The Buckley district was a large one, and the man was in charge of a large staff of agents, - two months' exemption granted.

November 2^nd 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Wednesday evening last week,- Present:- Mr. Jas. Lamb (Chairman), Mr. Jonathan Catherall, Mr. Edw. Roberts, Mr. William Sharratt, with Captain Newton, (the Military Representative).

John Griffiths (41), married with 6 children, employed as a labourer in a munition works, appealed on the ground of domestic hardship. As Captain Newton and the Chairman were uncertain as to the position of men of 41, three months' temporary exemption was granted with a recommendation that appellant should join the Volunteers.

CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY'S STAFF

Mr. Alfred Betney, general manager of the Main-street Co-operative Society Ltd., appealed for six of the Society's employees. The first case was that of Herbert Jones (27), single, manger of the Lane End branch shop. He had been before the Medical Board and passed in Class C2, - The appeal was refused.

Daniel Rowlands (29), single, Liverpool-road, manager of the Co-operative branch shop at Drury-lane, had been passed by the Medical Board in Class C, - Exempted until January 1st, Captain Newton giving notice of appeal.

John Croft (32), married, of Liverpool-road, a foreman baker in the employ of the Main-street branch, was appealed for as an indispensable man. - Three months' exemption was granted, advised to join the Volunteers.

Thomas Davies, of Padeswood-road (30), married, one child, also a branch manager in the employ of the Main-street Co-operative, was allowed temporary exemption until January 1st. Captain Newton gave notice of appeal.

Alfred Betney (40), general manager of the Main-street branch, married, 2 children, was said to do all the buying for the society which has a membership of 800, and was responsible for the management of the business. -Three months' temporary exemption was granted, advised to join the Volunteers.

James A. West, of Mold-road (20), single, a baker in the society's employ, had been with the colours for a short time, but discharged owing to a slight physical defect, - Temporary exemption granted until January 1st.

Leonard Davies (25), single, a baker in the employ of Mr. W. Booth, of Daisy Hill, appealed and was granted one month, in the meantime to go before a Medical Board.

John Hewitt (26), single, of Bannell-lane, a farmer in the employ of his father, was granted exemption to January 1st.

The appeal of John Lewis (22), single, of Mold-road, employed at a munition works, was refused.

Llewellyn Morris (38), married, in business on his own account as a grocer and provision dealer, at Mold-road, appealed on the ground of hardship, and was exempted for two months.

Arthur Thompson, Drury, aged 37, married, 3 children, farmer in the employ of his father, who is 83 years of age, was granted three months' temporary exemption. He has been passed in Class C3.

John E. Williams (26), a small farmer, of Drury Hill, married with two children, appealed for a further extension of his certificate on the grounds of hardship. He has been employed at a munition works for some time, but was now at work on his farm, - Appeal dismissed.

Edgar Mole, of Padeswood-road (18), single, employed as an assistant at Morton's Boot Stores, was granted one month.

John F. Owen, of Chester-road (39), married, with 3 children, appealed on the ground of domestic hardship, - Three months was granted.

George H. Dyment, of Church-road (27), married, with one child, employed as a labourer at a munition works, was granted exemption to November 30th.

Edward Brown, Mold-road (41), married, plasterer and cottage repairer, appealed on the ground of hardship and was allowed one month.

Percy Okell, farmer, Liverpool-road (31), married, with one child, was exempted for three months.

Alfred J. Jonathan, of Brook-street (40), married, with 8 children, employed at a munition works, appealed on the ground of hardship, - Three months were granted.

Charles Brown, Prenbrigog (39), married, with 3 children, plasterer and contractor, who said he and his brother also did a vast amount of cottage repairs, which they considered work of national importance, was allowed one month exemption.

Sidney Skyrne, Brunswick-road (39), married, with one child, a clerk employed in the Liverpool shipping offices, appealed on the ground of hardship, and was exempted for three moths.

Thomas Jones, farmer, Nant Mawr, Buckley, appealed for his son, Edward J. Jones (21), single, employed on the farm, who was exempted until January 1st.

November 16^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Present:- Mr. Jas. Lamb (Chairman), Mr. Jonathan Catherall, Mr. Ed. Roberts, and Mr. Will. Sharratt, with the Military Representative (Captain W. Newton).

Davies Hayes (36), married, with two children, of Brunswick-road, a builder and contractor, - Three months granted.

Mr. Higgins, a farmer, of Prenbrigog, appealed for his horseman, Robert Roberts, who is also a married man. The farm is 100 acres, and this is the only man Mr. Higgins has to depend upon. Three months was granted.

Thomas Parry, Padeswood-road (32), married, in business on his own account as a baker, appealed for an extension of his exemption. One month granted, he is in the meantime to go before a Medical Board.

Arthur Hill, Mold-road (32), married, one child, insurance agent, appealed for exemption. He said he was prepared to go to his old trade, as a collier, if they would allow him. He had been passed for general service, but contended that he was not fit. The Chairman said applicant could take his case to the Appeal Tribunal.

Messrs. Hancocks and Co., brick manufacturers, appealed for one of their men, William Roberts, of Daisy Hill, single (43), employed as a clay-getter. He had made a mistake when he attested, putting his age as 40. He was granted exemption until until the age limit was raised to 43.

William Henry Stephens (36), married, three children, watchmaker and cycle agent, in business at Central Hall, Buckley, appealed for further extension on the ground of hardship. When previously before the Tribunal, he was advised to get work in a munition factory, but he had not done so. The Chairman said he had acted very foolish in not taking their advice. Application refused.

W. G. Richardson, of Brunswick-road Motor Garage, appealed for one of his men, James Ellis, Liverpool-road, apprentice. Mr. Richardson said his oldest son, who is not yet 18, was at the Front. Three months were granted.

November 30^th 1916

BUCKLEY TRIBUNAL

Tuesday evening. Present: Mr James Lamb (chairman), Mr Jonathan Catherall, Mr Edward Roberts, Mr Wm. Sherratt, with the military representative (Captain Wm. Newton).

John Peters (37), married, baker and confectioner, of Daisy Hill, who appealed under the one-man-business clause, was exempted for three months.

Herbert Jones (27) single, manager at one of the Co-operative Society's branch shops at Lane End, appealed on medical grounds. - One month was granted so as to enable him to obtain work in a munition works. He was also advised to join the local Volunteer unit.

Thomas Ed. Parry (31), married, one child, a bricksetter of Liverpool-road, failed to put in an appearance and his application was refused.

Robert A. Peters (37), married, two children, of Main-street, appealed on domestic and business grounds.- Refused; not to be called up till December 31st

Wm. H. Hayes (41), Brunswick-road, married, two children, builder and contractor, appealed on business grounds.- Three months granted.

Robert Rowlands, butcher, etc., Mold-road, applealed for his slaughterer and butcher, James Rowland Roberts (39), married, two children.- Three months granted.

Samuel Hewitt (28), Church-road. Married, three children, appealed for a renewal of his certificate. - Refused.

Howarth Sherratt (36), married, furniture dealer, Main-street, appealed under the one-man-business clause.- Three months granted.

Albert Hughes (23), Main-street, married, exempted on medical grounds.

Mr G. Kenyon appealed for his bailiff and stockman at Ewloe Hall Farm, Robert Smith (31), married.- Conditional exemption granted.

Messrs Jones and Lamb, of Station Brickworks, appealed for one of their men, Joseph Fowles (31), married, four children. - One month: the man to go before the Medical Board.

Wm. Burkhill (27), hairdresses, tobacconist, etc., of Chester-road, single, appealed under the one-man-business clause. - Case adjourned until the next tribunal meeting.

John Birks (25), Garden Cottage, Lane End, single, applealed on domestic grounds. - Refused.

Alfred Betney, general manager of Main-street Co-operative Society, applealed for one of their vanmen, Henry Davies (26), married, two children.- Two months granted.

Andrew J. Lewis (34), married, plumber, etc., Mill-street, appealed on business grounds.- Three months granted.

Reginald Jenkinson (33), The Cross, married, one child, motor-car proprietor, engaged on war work. - Three months extension granted.

Robert Ellis (33), Daisy Hill, married, one child, employed as a mineral water mixer, appealed for by his employers. - Two months granted.

Walter E. Johnson (40), Daisy Hill, married, two children, now employed at a munition works.- Conditional exemption granted.

Stephen Hughes 40), married, ten children, of Mold-road, appealed for further extension of his exemption certificate. - Three months granted.

December 21^st 1916

LOCAL TRIBUNAL

Wednesday evening.- Present:- Mr. James Lamb (Chairman), Mr. Edward Roberts, Mr. William Sharratt, Mr. Jonathan Catherall, Mr. Isaac Edwards, and Captain W. Newton (Military Representative).

Edward Brown, Prenbrigog, Buckley, plasterer and cottage repairer (41), married,- Three months.

Charles Brown, Mold-road (39), married with three children, plasterer and contractor, passed C3, - Three months granted.

G.H. Dyment, Church-road (27), married with one child, munition worker, passed C1, - Refused, but not to be called up under a month's time.

Mr. James Peters, grocer, butcher, etc., appealed for his son, James Peters (33), married, Class, slaughterman and butcher. - Two months were granted. Mr. Peters also appealed for his grocery manager, Evan Jones (32), married, one child, Class A, - Two months granted.

John Iredale (35), married, in business at Lane End as a baker and confectioner, appealed for a further extension of his certificate, passed B1. - Two months were granted, but he must seek work at munition works.

Herbert Bailey, assistant superintendent for the Prudential Insurance company, living at Brunswick-road (36), married, was appealed for by the company. He had passed Class A. Two months granted.

Edgar Mole, of Padeswood-road (18), single, assistant at Morton's Boot Stores,- Refused.

Thomas Pove (32), of Padeswood-road, married, two children, baker, passed Class A, - Three months.

John Price, builder and contractor, Mill-lane (38), married, - Three months.

Arthur Thomas, Brook Hill (20), single, employed at the Buckley Brick and Tile Works, passed C2, - Six months granted.

Jonathan Ellis, farmer (40), of Prenbrigog, married, - Six months granted.

William Burkhill (27), single, hairdresser and tobacconist at Lane-end, appealed for exemption on the ground that he was the sole support of his home, and also on the score that he was not bound to serve. - The Tribunal came to the conclusion that according to the evidence produced they thought the man was not liable.

Joseph Fowles, a clay-getter (32), married, four children, - Three months.

A.F. Jones (37), married, teamsman, Ewloe Barn Farm, - Six months; to join the local Volunteers.

Author: Downey, James

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