John Mason, 29, Sawyer
Grounds:
Reasons: John Mason is married and has worked for us for 6 years. 4 of our men have already enlisted. Now employ 5 men including John Mason, he is the only sawyer in my employment and has charge of the workshop and machinery belonging to us and is indispensable to us in the business. He alone works the spindle machine, planing machine, band saw and circular saws. If Mason is not exempted business would be seriously affected and pecuniary loss would follow in consequence.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th October 1916 Grounds (d) and (g). Jun 9 1916 John Evans Chairman
William Jones, 18, Agricultural Shoeing and General Jobbing Smith
Grounds:
Reasons: I am an Agricultural Shoeing and General Jobbing Smith carrying on business at Moor Lane Aberystwyth where I have carried on the business for many years past. William Jones has been in my employ for the past 3 years, having completed his apprenticeship with me, and for the past 8 months he has been in my employ as an improver. At the outbreak of war I had 2 qualified smiths in my employ and both left me to join the Army. At present W. Jones is the only qualified employee that I have. At the outbreak of the present War there were 3 shoeing forges at Aberystwyth but 2 of them have had to close up and mine is the only one now remaining. My work consists mostly of Agricultural repars and shoeing and general jobbing work, and in addition I do all the shoeing for public Carriers, Tradesmen, and Jobbing Masters in Aberystwyth. William Jones is absolutely indispensable to me and if I am deprived of his services, serious hardship will ensure to me, and in addition serious inconvenience will be caused to all in the town who employ horses as I shall be unable to do the shoeing for one-half of my present regular customers as I shall have no one with practical knowledge of the trade to asssist me and it is impossinle to secure a practical shoeing smith at the present time.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th October 1916 Grounds (a) and (d) Jun 9 - 1916 John Evans Chairman
David Thomas, 40, Stonemason
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Builder and Contractor carrying on business at Aberystwyth and David Thomas is in my employ as a Stonemason. He is 40 years of age, married with 4 children, the eldest being 10 years of age and the youngest 20 months. 6 of my men have joined the forces since the outbreak of the war and a 7th will be joining this month and he is also a Stonemason. In the present depleted state of my staff, David Thomas is absolutely indispensable to me as I have urgent work on hand. He is a most reliable workman and accustomed to take charge of a job without supervision. If I am deprived of his services, serious hardship will ensue to me as I shall be unable to complete contracts already entered into the at the due dates.
Verdict: Exempted till 23rd September 1916. ground (d)
Gwilym Lemuel Jones, 22, Student at U.C.W. Aberystwyth
Grounds:
Reasons: As being in the middle of my Economics Course in the Honours stage at the U.C.W. Aberystwyth my last year's work will be rendered absolutely useless if I cannot complete the course next session. I was advised by the tribunal to apply for extension on this ground as one who is being trained for national work in the Civil Service. It is recognised that Economics will be of the greatest importance for trade purposes after the war and for the above reason I apply for further extension.
Verdict: Exempted will 14th December 1916 on the condition that the exemption shall not be open to renewal or variation except on an application made with the leave of the Tribunal Grounds (c) and (d) Jul 14 1916 John Evans Chairman
Evan Evans Jones, 29, Dental Mechanic
Grounds:
Reasons: I am carrying on my business of Dentist at Alexandra Road but have stated dates every which are fixed for attendances at other centres such as Machynlleth, Tregaron, Aberayron, Lampeter, &c. and during those days I have to leave my business at Aberystwyth in charge of E E Jones who has been in my employ off and on for over 2 years before he became permanently employed by me about 12 months ago. I used to have 2 or 3 Dental Mechanics but now I have only this one, and it is an absolute necessity for a Dentist to have a reliable Mechanic. I have a large number of orders on hand and it will be a very serious hardship for me and ruinous to my business if I cannot retain his services, as it is quite out of the question to get another Mechanic in his place - I have already tried in different ways but have not succeeded to get one.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to be engaged as a Dental Mechanic. 11 Aug 1916 John Evans Chairman
Evan Evans Jones, 29, Dental Mechanic
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a widow the mother of 4 children, Evan Evans Jones is my only son, my daughters are married and have large families 2 living at Ton Pentre South wales and one at Richmond Yorkshire. I used to do some laundry work and by that I brought up my children, but for some years I have suffered from rheumatism and cannot work and I depend entirely for my maintenance and support on my son, as I am often not able to get out of bed has has had to attend to me and prepare meals but recently I have had my grand-daughter to come and live with me in order to attend to the household duties, she is 14 years of age and is now like myself dependent upon my son for her support.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continuous to be engaged as a Dental Mechanic. Grounds (a) and (d) Aug 11 1916 John Evans Chairman
Louis White, 38, Boatman
Grounds:
Reasons: Because I have my wife's sister bed-ridden for the last eleven months and she has no living relative but my wife to attend to her she is practically with her day and night. I have one child a daughter to attend to and I should lose earning money with my boat all the season. These are my reasons for asking for exemption otherwise I should not make the application.
Verdict: Exempted till 30th October 1916 the exemption not to be open to renewal or variation except on application made with the leave of the Tribunal Ground (d) Aug 11 1916 John Evans Chairman
John Henry Thomas, 39, Fisherman and Mariner
Grounds:
Reasons: That I am a fisherman and mariner and I applied at Middlesboro to the Mercantile Office last December if I was to Attest and they told me (No). I also applied here at the Customs Office on June 7th if I was coming under the new Military Act. I was told that I was engaged in work of National Importance.
Verdict: Exempted till 11th November 1916 Ground (d) Aug 11 1916 John Evans Chairman
Robert Longmate, 54, Machinery broker
Grounds:
Reasons: The applicant is under contract to deliver old iron, second-hand machinery and timber, and ground (a) applies to the case. Among other Contracts he has undertaken to deliver 50 tons of old iron to the Star Iron Works, Ancoats, Manchester and 1000 tons of timber to the Gresford Colliery, Mold. The Contracts referred to will require many months to comply with. The machinery and iron has been purchased by applicant and is now on certain Mines in North Wales, and many months will necessarily be required to dismantle the Mines and convey the material to the purchaser.The timber also is being felled, but a considerable time must elapse before complete delivery. The applicant is a married man with a wife ( who is confined in a Lunatic Asylum) and 2 children, aged respectively 7 years and 12 months. He is entirely dependent from his business for maintenance of himself, wife, and family.
Verdict: Exempted till 11th November 1916 Grounds (a) and (d) Aug 11 1916 John Evans Chairman
Albert James Williams, 31, Market Gardener - only man left on 2 acres land + 8 glass houses, all food production for town & neighbourhood.
Grounds:
Reasons: I find it impossible to obtain practical help - I have to do all delivery as well as the growing of fruit vegetables for J Rice is absolutely necessary - he has gained this with me during the last 10 years most especially in the 8 glass Houses mistakes or carelessness spells entire ruin I am now approaching 60 years of age and so cannot expect to be active and have the necessary good health as in the past so relief in the responsibilities are urgent . He is the only man I have left my others have gone to work for the government some way or other. He was rejected as medically unit and now is Class B. l submit he would be helping the nation.
Verdict: Exempted till 29th December 1916. Grounds (d) and (g). SEP 29 1916. John Evans Chairman
James Hervert, 32, Proprietor of the Black Lion Hotel and Motor Car Proprietor
Grounds:
Reasons: [Blank]
Verdict: Exempted till 20th March 1917. Grounds (a) and (d) Oct 20 1916 John Evans Chairman
John Edwards, 31, Bread Vanman & responsible for tow horses
Grounds:
Reasons: (1) My four brothers are already in the Army & I am the only one left of the family. (2) Failure of my employer to obtain any one ineligible for the Army, with experience of horses, to do my work.
Verdict: Exempted till 20th May 1917 Grounds (d) and (e) Oct 20 1916 John Evans Chairman
David William Morgan, 35, Draper & Millinery Manager and Buyer
Grounds:
Reasons: See grounds annexed
Verdict: Exempted till 17th February 1917 the exemption not to be open to renewal or variation except upon an application made with the leave of the Tribunal. Ground (d) and (e) Nov 17 1916 John Evans Chairman
David William Morgan, 35, General Draper's Manager and Buyer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a General Draper and Milliner carrying on business at Pier Street Aberystwyth which business I have carried on at Aberystwyth for the past 40 years. My business is very extensive and I deal largely in all classes of drapery goods. I am 63 years of age and D.W.Morgan is employed by me as Manager and Buyer. He has for some years had the sole and exclusive charge of all buying for the whole of the business and he manages the establishment for me. He has expert practical knowledge of the trade and his services are absolutely indispensable to the continuation of the business which depends almost entirely upon his knowledge and skill. If he is called up for service, serious hardship will ensue to me as it will be impossible for me to continue the business without the aid of his services..
Verdict: Exempted till 30th October 1916 on the condition that the exemption shall not be open to renewal or variation except ob application made with the consent of the Tribunal. Ground (d) June 30 1916 Edwin Morris Chairman
John Davies, 28, Newspaper Clerk
Grounds:
Reasons: I apply for Exemption on the ground that I am the main support of a widowed mother who is in very bad health and likely to continue to be so.
Verdict: Exempted so long as his mother lives Ground (d). MAR3 1916 John Evans
John Ewant Joel, 18, Baker and Grocers Assistant
Grounds:
Reasons: John Ewart Coel has been in my employ since October 15, 1912 and is the only assistant I have. I bake about 5 sacks of flour every week and during the summer months 6 sacks. J.E. Coel is the only Baker I engage. As I have a large number of regular customers it is a matter of the greatest importance for me to retain his services and serious hardship would ensue if he were called up for army service owing to my financial and business obligations.
Verdict: Adjourned to the meeting of the Tribunal to be held next after the expiration of one month from this date. Dec 8-1916, John Evans, Chairman. Adjourned to next meeting. Jan 12 1917, John Evans, Chairman. Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to work as a Baker of Bread. Ground (a) (d) and (e), Feb 2, 1917. John Evans, Chairman.
William David Jones, 19, Agricultural, Shoeing and General Jobbing Smith
Grounds:
Reasons: I am an Agricultural, Shoeing, and General Jobbing Smith carrying on business at Mill Street, Aberystwyth. I have carried on the business at Aberystwyth for many years past. William Jones has been in my employ for over 5 years, having completed his apprenticeship with me, and for the past 12 months he has been in my employ as an improver. At the outbreak of war I had 2 qualified smiths in my employ and both left me to join the Army. At present W. Jones is the only qualified employee that I have. My work consists mostly of Agricultural repairs and shoeing and general jobbing work, and in addition I do practically all the shoeing and general jobbing work for public Carriers, tradesmen, and Jobbing Masters at Aberystwyth. William Jones is absolutely indispensable to me and if I was deprived of his services, serious hardship will ensue to me, and in addition serious inconvenience will be caused to all in the town who employ horses I shall be unable to do the shoeing for one half of my present regular customers.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to work as an Agricultural, Shoeing and Jobbing Smith. Grounds (a) and (d) OCT20 1916 John Evans Chairman
William Jones, 19, None
Grounds:
Reasons: 11 years ago my husband was taken to the Asylum at Carmarthen, where he still remains, and I was left with 2 young boys to bring up. I have had to struggle hard to rear them and had to incur certain financial responsibilities which are still owing. It will be a serious hardship to me if my son William Jones is called up for service.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to work as an Agricultural, Shoeing and Jobbing Smith. Grounds (a) and (d) OCT20 1916 John Evans Chairman. That the conditional exemption already stated to this man be confirmed Grounds (a) and (d) MAR16 197 John Evans Chairman
Evan Daniel Jones, 36, Fishmonger and Fisherman
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a fisherman by trade but owing to illhealth I had to give up my occupation some years ago and take up the trade of fishmonger. I was rejeted under the Derby Scheme and was again rejected by the Carmarthen Medical Board in August 1916. I have recently been classified by the same Board as C.2 Owinf(sic) to my mother having been a bedridden invalid for many years past, I have incurred financial responsibilities which I have not yet been able to discharge. My only brother has been in the Navy since the outbreak of war. I claim exemption on the ground that I am unfit for any from of military service owing to my state of health.
Verdict: Exempted till 22nd September 1917 grounds d and e June 22nd 1917 John Evans Chairman
Thomas Samuel, 38, Master Plasterer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a master plasterer carrying on business in partnership with William Henry Jenkins of Sunnyside, Penrhyncoch, and trading as Samuel and Jenkins. My partner who is a single man has already joined the forces and the business is now carried on by me during his absence. I am married with 2 children, both of whom are girls and are apprenticed and at present unable to support themselves and one of them is suffering from a defect of the eyes and is only able to do light work in consequence. The firm has several contracts on hand at Borth which are far from being completed and owing to the departure of my partner, I have had to engage what assistance was available and the man I have engaged is 68 years old and I am unable to entrust him with any work on scaffolding owing to his advanced age and his defective eyesight. I have one other employee who is a labourer and is of military age and I do not intend to appeal on his behalf. If I am called up for service, serious hardship will ensue to me and my family and my partner as I am now in sole charge of the business which depends entirley upon me for its continuation and for the completion of the contracts entered into.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th October 1916 Ground (d) JUN 9 1916 John Evans Chairman
Thomas Samuel, 39, Master Plasterer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Master Plasterer carrying on business in partnership with William Henry Jenkins of Sunnyside, Penrhyncoch, and trading as Samuel and Jenkins. My partner, who is a single man has already joined the forces and the business is now carried on by me during his absence. I am married with 2 children both of whom are girls and apprentices and at present unable to support themselves and one is suffering from a defect of the eyes and is only able to do light work in consequence. The firm has a contract with Mr T.E. Williams, Builder, of Borth to cement and plaster two dwellinghouses and this work will occupy the whole of the winter up to May next. Owing to the demands of the military authorities, I have lost the services of the labourer I had and I have been unable to replace him. If I am called up for service, serious hardship will ensue to me and my family and my partner as I am now in sole charge of the business which depends entirely upon my personal services for its continuation and for the completion of the contract entered into.
Verdict: Exemted till 20th January 1917, the exemption not to be open to renewal or variation except unpon an application made with the leave of the Tribunal Ground (d) OCT 20 1916 John Evans Chairman
Gilbert Longley, 38, Confectioner
Grounds:
Reasons: I am married and have two children. I have three establishments and have six assistants at the present but will have to engage further assistants for the season - I have recently purchased other premises which I may have to open for the season. All my assistants are females but the management of all the establishments is under my own absolute management and no one else could undertake that. My business obligations are such that it would be a most serious hardship and would mean financial ruin to those dependent upon me and my future business would be ruined and the fruits of my labour and efforts and expenditure would be lost.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present business. Ground (d) Jun 30 1916, Edwin Morris, Chairman
Henry Longley, 39 (last January), Tobacconist and Fancy Goods Dealer
Grounds:
Reasons: I was 39 years of age last January - I am married and have two children aged 3 years and one week respectively. Four years ago I purchased the extensive premises 46 Terrace Road and have a heavy financial liability thereon. When I tried to attest I was referred owing to Heart Weakness, I have now been called for re-examination but I cannot leave my business to call at Carmarthen or elsewhere as I have no one capable to look after the same. I have no one of military age at present in my employ he joined the colours soon after war broke out. I have only female assistants and whole responsibility of the business is upon my shoulders in addition to this I had to look after and manage the business of my brother since he has been in the Army and there is no male assistant on those premises.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present business. Ground (d) and (e) Sep 1 1916, John Evans, Chairman
David Thomas, 41, Stonemason
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Builder and Contractor carrying on business at Aberystwyth and David Thomas is in my employ as a Stonemason. He is 41 years of age, married with 4 children, the eldest being 10 years of age and the youngest 20 months. Nine of my men have joined the forces since the outbreak of war and another will be re-examined this month and he is also a Stonemason. In the present depleted state of my staff, David Thomas is absolutely indispensable to me as I have urgent repair work on hand. He is a most reliable workman and accustomed to take charge of a job without supervision. If I am deprived of his services, serious hardship will ensue to me as I shall have to dismiss my other workmen and my staff is now reduced to its minimum and it would mean financial ruin for me.
Verdict: Exempted till 2nd May 1917. Grounds (a) and (d). Feb 2 1917. John Evans, Chairman.
Richard John Williams, 20, Chemist's apprentice
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Chemist and Pharmacist in business on my own account at Aberystwyth where I have carried on the business for many years past, and Richard John Williams is employed by me. He entered into a 4 years' apprenticeship with me on the 1st March 1914 and he had previously been employed by me for a period of 18 months. He is responsible for the unpacking, classifying, and stocking of all goods received and in addition he is solely responsible for the refiling of all stock bottles, and owing to the still further depletion of my staff at present, I have to rely upon him solely to see that all stocks are kept up. A very large number of prescription are dispensed at my stores both for private persons and under the National Health Insurance Act, and in view of the shortage of staff at the stores, he is indispensable to the carrying on of the business as he is a very highly trained and efficient apprentice owing to his long experience in the trade.
Verdict: That the man be exempted from the provisions of the Military Service Act 1916. Conditional exemption on his continuing the occupation in which he is habitually engaged, on the ground that it is expedient in the National Interests that the man should instead of being in employed in Military Service be engaged in other work in which he is habitually engaged. John Jones Chairman. 8th March 1917.
William Henry Clarke, 35, House furnishers
Grounds:
Reasons: He is the only person employed on the premises except a young lady without experience & we have no substitute.
Verdict: Exempted till 20th October 1917 Ground (d) and (e) April 20 1917, John Evans, Chairman
James Herbert, 33, Hotel proprietor and Motor Car Proprietor.
Grounds:
Reasons: I repeat the reasons stated in my previous application for exemption, to which I beg to refer. In addition to those reasons I am certified by Dr Ellis of Aberystwyth, Dr Evans of Felinfach, and Dr Davies of Aberayron to be unfit for Military Service of any kind.
Verdict: Exempted from military service absolutely Grounds (d) and (e). Apr 20 1917 John Evans Chairman
Gwilym Thomas Hughes, 33, Manager of Grocery and Provision Store
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Manager of a Grocery and Provision Store for Messrs Liptons Ltd., at Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, and have been in the Grocery & Provision Trade from boyhood. I was medically rejected under the Derby Scheme and am still suffering from the same complaint. We are a family of 4 brothers of whom three are already with the forces. I have a widowed mother and 2 sisters in illhealth who are partly dependent upon me and if I have to join the forces, serious hardship will ensue to them.
Verdict: Exempted till 20th July 1917. Grounds (a) and (d). APR 20 1917 John Evans Chairman
David Handel Morris, 30, Draper's Manager
Grounds:
Reasons: I beg to repeat the grounds stated in my previous application to the Aberystwyth Borough Tribunal dated the 18th January 1917.
Verdict: Exempted till 11th September 1917. Grounds (a) and (d)
Thomas Samuel, 39, Master Plasterer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a master plasterer carrying on business in partnership with W.H. Jenkins. My partner, who is a single man, has already joined the forces and the business is now carried on by me in his absence. I am married with 2 children I have one labourer at present working with me. Owing to prevalance of frost during the past winter and failiure to obtain any assistance to carry on the work, I have been greatly handicapped in my work on existing contracts. If I am called up for service, serious hardship will ensue to me and my family and partner as I now in sole charge of the business which depends entirely upon my personal services for its continuation.
Verdict: Exempted till 25th September 1917 Grounds (a) and (d)
John Edwards, 31, Bread Vanman & Horseman
Grounds:
Reasons: I offered my services to the Military representative on several occasions but was each time rejected and having been rejected I took upon myself further liabilities by furnishing home and getting married. I have three brothers already in the War, two in France and one in Egypt, the fourth brother in Glamorganshire has enlisted and expects a call daily.
Verdict: Exempted till 25th September 1917. Grounds (a) (d) and (e) May 25 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Richard Morris, 40, Only man kept - 6 acres of land - some tender potatoes & oats & garden full of vegetables
Grounds:
Reasons: Only man to get in large field of hay - patch of oats & 14 furrows of potatoes in field - as well as garden full of vegetables. I can only get an occasional man for 1/2 day & very unsatisfactory at that.
Verdict: Exempted till 25th September 1917. Grounds (a) and (d). May 25 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Evan James, 35, Town Postman
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a married man with two children. My wife and youngest child are in a delicate state of health, and since an operation which I underwent some years ago my health has been impaired. It is with difficulty that I am able to follow my employment as postman owing to very bad feet.
Verdict: Exempted till 25th September 1917 Grounds (a) (d) and (e) May 25th 1917 John Evans Chairman
David John Blackwell, 20, Produce Merchants Assistant and Salesman
Grounds:
Reasons: Con Grounds A + G I beg to appeal for Conditional Exemption for my assistant David John Blackwell. He is the only man in my employ and is absolutely indispensable to the carrying on of my business. Being only classed C II, will, I think, justify my appeal on the above-mentioned grounds
Verdict: Exempted till 8th September 1917. Grounds (a) and (d) JUN 8 - 1917 John Evans Chairman
William Phillips, 30, Grocer + Provision Merchants' Assistant
Grounds:
Reasons: Owing to a delicate state of health + inability to do any heavy work, serious hardship + financial loss would result if my assistant was taken for Military Service.
Verdict: Exempted till 8th September 1917. Grounds (a) (d) and (e) JUN 8 - 1917 John Evans Chairman
Benjamin Stanley Vaughan, 20, Hairdresser
Grounds:
Reasons: I. The post in which he is engaged is a substantial part of the business and it would be a serious loss if he is taken away. II. The business will have to be closed, as a substitute cannot be found. III. He suffers greatly with rheumatism, and is frequently under medical treatment. IV. Has been previously discharged V. Sole support of Mother.
Verdict: Exempted till 8th August 1917 Ground (d) JUN 8 1917 John Evans Chairman
David Price, 25,
Grounds:
Reasons: David Price was rejected on two previous occasions on Medical grounds and is not fit for Military training, as Medical attendants certify. He is in entire charge of the business which Mary Price commenced for him owing to his state of health, - Mary Price herself cannot carry on any business without him, and it will be a serious hardship for her if deprived of her son David Price. SHe has two other sons already in the Army, one in France for last 18 or 20 months, and the other now in Norfolk under notice to leave for foreign service.
Verdict: Exempted till 8th September 1917 Grounds (d) and (e) JUN 8 1917 John Evans Chariman
Isaac Thomas, 38, Wollen Merchant and Drapers Assistant
Grounds:
Reasons: My son has been in my employ for over 8 years. Previous to that he was employed as a clerk in a solicitors office for over 14 years. Owing to increased trade and the extension of my stalls - I persuaded upon him to assist me in the business as I could not carry on the business without him, He has entire charge of all accounts and correspondence. There are over 300 customers on my Books who pay weekly instalments and has to collect these. Since the commencement of the present War, I have supplied the War Service Committee and other Voluntary and sewing panels with knitting yarn and Welsh Flannel. I am 65 years of age
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a) (d) and (e). JUN 8 - 1917 John Evans Chairman
Richard Ash, 28, Engineer Wash house-man at Laundry
Grounds:
Reasons: The Grounds Annexed
Verdict: Adjourned to the next meeting JUN 8 - 1917 John Evans Chairman. Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on with present work or work of a similar nature Grounds (a) (d) (e) and (g) JUN 22 1917 John Evans Chairman
Albert Horsley Willis, 34, Caretaker and Stage Manager
Grounds:
Reasons: A. H. Willis is employed by the Trustees of David Phillips deceased as a Caretaker at the Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth. He has sole charge of the scenic effects on the stage. He has a wife and five children dependent upon him, one of whom is a confirmed invalid suffering from spinal disease. The father, which is 75 years of age and practically blind, dependent upon him and lives with him. A H Willis is quite indispensable to the carrying on of the Coliseum during the summer months as he is the only foreman who has the necessary knowledge and experience for managing the effects on the stage. for the Trustees of David Phillips deceased
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a) (d) and (e) JUN 22 1917 John Evans Chairman
John Stephen Jones, 23, Motor Driver
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Motor Car Proprietor carrying on business at Aberystwyth, and J. S. Jones is employed by me as a Motor Driver. He joined the Army voluntarily on 27th October 1914 and was discharged as medically unfit for service on the 4th May 1915. Since that date he has been in my employ. I have 2 Motor Cars one of which J. S. Jones drives and if I am deprived of his services at the present time, serious hardship will ensue to me as I shall have to keep one car idle in view of the fact that is impossible to find a competent driver the present time.
Verdict: Exemption till 6th September 1917. grounds (a) and (d) JUL 6 - 1917. John Evans Chairman
Hugh Parry, 39, Porter & warehouseman
Grounds:
Reasons: 1. This man is individually indispensable because his employment is a sub-occupation to that of a chemist engaged is dispensing under the National Insurance Act: and though nominally a warehouseman, he has a knowledge of poisons and other drugs which cannot be had from a porter engaged casually. 2. The number of such warehousemen was limited originally & none are available at present. Hundreds of them have enlisted from our employment already, At many of these branches where more than one warehouseman was employed all but the head one have been dispensed with & replaced with girls to work under the supervision of this one man. 3. The business of the Company in which this man is engaged is that of dispensing to insured persons under the National Insurance Act, the sale of poisonous & other potent drugs to the public including in these times a very considerable business with the military in training & returned wounded. 4. We have encouraged enlisting to such an extent that over 2,600 men have left us for the War & depleted our staff to an extent dangerous to the public service in view of the limited number of employees capable of handling poisonous and potent drugs.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a) and (d) Jul 20 1917, John Evans, Chairman
William Phillips, 30, Grocer + Provision Merchant
Grounds:
Reasons: Owing to delicate health + inability to undertale any ardous work serious hardship and loss would result if I am deprived of this my only assistant. The man's health is such as to render him unfit for military work or training.
Verdict: Exemption on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a) (d) and (e) SEP 28 1917 John Evans Chairman
David John Blackwell, 21, Vegetable Fruit and Produce Merchant's Assistant
Grounds:
Reasons: David John Blackwell is the only man in my employ and is absolutely indispensable to me. Owing to being unable to obtain extra hands this season my wife made an attempt to help us with the result that she is now confined to the house indefinitely by doctor's orders. The only assistance I have been able to get this summer has been a ten year old boy. David John Blackwell's only brother of military age is with the Forces in France. D.J.Blackwell is classed in the low category C.2. and I think by being employed in the distribution of food generally he is doing work of greater national importance than being in the Army.
Verdict: Exempted till 28th December 1917. Grounds (a) (d) and (e) Sep 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
John Edward Harding, 34, Stated
Grounds:
Reasons: Since last appeal, our Mr Powell has been under medical treatment, and unable to perform his duties as usual
Verdict: Exempted till 28th December 1917, the exemption not to be open to special or variation except upon an application made with the leave of the Tribunal. Grounds (a) and (d) Sept 28 1917 John Evans, Chairman
John Edwards, 31, Bread Vanman & Horseman
Grounds:
Reasons: I offered my services to the Military Authorities on several occasions but was each time rejected and having been rejected I took upon myself further liabilities by furnishing home and getting married. I have 4 brothers already in the War 3 in France and one in Egypt.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a)(d) and (e). Sep 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
John Edwards, 31, Baker and Merchant
Grounds:
Reasons: I have already suffered greatly by the loss of my employees who have been called up and since my last application I have lost three more of my employees. I cannot possibly find suitable men to carry out the duties now carried on by John Edwards although I have made every effort and it will be a very severe hardship and loss to me if I am not able to retain the services of this man.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry out his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a)(d) and (e) Sep 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Thomas Samuel, 39, Master Plasterer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a master Plasterer carrying on business in partnership with William H. Jenkins. My said partner, who is a single man, has already joined the forces and I carry on the business alone in his absence. I am married with 2 children both of whom are over 16 years of age and both of whom are dependent upon me. I ask for 4 months further exemption to enable me to complete the contracts which I have on hand and which I have been unable to complete owing to delays on the railway and lack of labour.
Verdict: Exempted till 12th May 1917 Ground (d) JAN 12 1917 John Evans Chairman
Thomas Samuel, 40, Timber Haulier
Grounds:
Reasons: I am employed as a Haulier in the home grown Timber trade for supplying Timber for the Naval Collieries. I am 40 years of age and married and have delicate wife dependant upon me as well as two daughters, neither of whom is able to support herself. I apply for exemption on the ground of hardship and on the ground that my occupation is reserved one.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continued to work as a Timber Haulier. Grounds (a) (d) and (g) 0CT5 - 1917 Edward Morris Chairman
William Meredith, 18, Timber sawyer
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a timber sawyer engaged in sawing pit props for the South Wales Collieries. I have six brothers already serving in the Army and parents and sisters are largely dependent on me. I apply for exemption on the ground of financial hardship and that I am at present engaged on work of the highest national importance.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th February 1918. Grounds (a) and (d) Nov 9 1917, John Evans, Chairman
William Meredith, 18, Tanyard Employee
Grounds:
Reasons: I apply for exemption for my son William Meredith on the grounds of hardship. I have six sons at present in the Army, 3 in Salonica, I in France and 2 on Home Service, and have also a son-in-law in the Army. I and my family depend largely upon my son William Meredith as I am subject to periodic illnesses and a few weeks ago was laid up for a whole month. In view of my family's record and of the fact that my son in engaged in work of high national importance being a timber sawyer. I appeal for exemption on his behalf because of my dependence upon him.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th February 1918 Grounds (a) and (d). Nov 9 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Hugh Parry, 39, Timber hauling for the Government
Grounds:
Reasons: (Firstly) That I have joined the Army and served with the South Wales Borderers and I have been discharged from the Army as unfit for service (2nd). That I have all my brothers serving their King and Country, one of them being on active service abroad since Aug 1914 ( and has not been home once in that time) my other brother is on active service abroad nearly 3 years and been wounded twice, and another brother been on active service abroad nearly two years and missing since July 19th nothing having been heard of him since. I feel sure Gentlemen you will agree that this is a Patriotic and good record out of one Family and as I stated before I have served my King and Country myself and been discharged and in the low category of C2. I am also engaged in work of National Importance on which I wish to remain (with your kind permission). In consideration of the above facts Gentlemen I beg to ask you to kindly exempt me from Military Service so long as I remain on work of National Importance.
Verdict: That the man be exempted from being called up for Military service, the exception is temporary viz for three calendar months Ground a. November 2nd 1917, John Jones, Chairman
Daniel Stanley Rowland Jones, 18, Butcher and Farm Servant
Grounds:
Reasons: Four years ago I was left a widow with 4 children and I have had a hard struggle to bring them up. D.S.R. Jones is my only son and I am largely dependent upon him. He gives me all his wages every week and owing to bring a chronic sufferer from Asthma I am very often laid up and have to depend upon him for my livelihood as well as one daughter. If he is called up for service, serious hardship will fall upon me.
Verdict: Exempted till 28th April 1918. Grounds (a) and (d) Dec 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Daniel Stanley Rowland Jones, 18, Butcher and Farm Servant
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a Butcher and Farmer carrying on an old established business at Aberystwyth. Owing to failing health I am unable to do very hard work and D.S.R.Jones is the only man I have in my employ. He does the slaughtering for me and also looks after the cattle, horses and sheep on my land. If I am deprived of his services serious hardship will ensue to me as it is impossible to obtain any labour to replace him.
Verdict: Exempted till 28th April 1918. Grounds (a) and (d) Dec 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
William Robert Williams, 29, Draper's Assistant
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a General Draper and W.R.Williams is in my employ as an assistant. He served his apprenticeship with me and has been in my employ continuously for the past 15 years. He offered himself for attestation under the Derby Group System but was rejected on the 8th November 1915. In May 1916 he was examined by the Newport Medical Board and again rejected. In May 1917 he was called up for re-examination under the Review of Exceptions Act and was placed in Class R.R. by the Carmarthen Medical Board. On the 15th November 1917 he was again re-examined by the Carmarthen Medical Board and placed in Grade 3 (three), and was informed by the President of the Board that his classification was equivalent to the former C.3 Class. Owing to his state of health, he has always been employed by me on light work. He is a most experienced assistant and on the grounds of his state of health and his experience I apply for exemption for him.
Verdict: exempted till 29th June 1918. Grounds (d) and (e) Dec 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Edward Rees Hughes, 34, Provision & Grocery hand
Grounds:
Reasons: As I have a large Provision & Grocery trade which is heavy work it would be impossible for myself to carry on the work and this is the only experienced man I have and the only means I have of handling Bacon and other heavy goods as I am not allowed owing to health to do any heavy work myself.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a)(d) and (e). Dec 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Edward Rees Highes, 34, Provision & Grocery hand
Grounds:
Reasons: I am 34 years of age, married with one child. I have been in the Grocery & Provision trade for the past 18 years and am at present in the employ of Mr D.T.Lloyd of North End Stores Aberystwyth as first hand. I pay a large sum in Rent, Rates and Insurance and if I am called up for service serious hardship will be caused to me and my family and I shall have to sell up my home.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to carry on his present work or work of a similar nature. Grounds (a)(d) and (e) Dec 28 1917, John Evans, Chairman
Richard Morris, 40, Widow
Grounds:
Reasons: Morris is the only man employed on 6 acres of land - part kitchen garden - part hay - + a bit of plough for oats + potatoes. Casual help is very "casual" even if it was to be had - which it is not. Vegetables are sold to hostel for women students + our own household entirely supplied - Morris helps a neighbour in his garden whenever he can be spared.
Verdict: Exempted till 24th March 1918, the Exemption not to be open to renewal or variation except upon an application made with the leave of the tribunal. Grounds (a) and (d) JAN 24 1918 John Evans Chairman
Thomas Samuel, 40, Timber Haulier
Grounds:
Reasons: This man is most essential for Pitwood Transport work
Verdict: Blank
Thomas Samuel, 40, Timber Haulier
Grounds:
Reasons: I am employed as a Haulier in the home-grown Timber trade for supplying timber for the Naval Collieries. I am 40 years of age and married and have a delicate wife dependent upon me as well as 2 daughters, neither of whom is able to support herself. I apply for exemption on the ground of hardship and on the ground that my occupation is a reserved one.
Verdict: Conditional exemption on his continuing the occupation in which he is at present engaged. Ground A. John Jones Chairman 8th February 1918
Gilbert Longley, 39, Confectioner
Grounds:
Reasons: I am married have two children aged 4 years and 2 years, I have three establishments and have four assistants at the present that have to engage further assistant in the season. All my assistants are females, but the management of all the establishments is under my own absolute case, and I have no one else who could undeligate? that. My business obligations are such that it would be a most serious hardship and would mean financial ruin to me and those dependant upon me, and my business and the fruits of my labour and efforts and expenditures for many years would be lost.
Verdict: Temporary exemption viz for 4 calender months. Ground A. 9th February 1918. John Jones, Chairman.
Henry Longley, 41, Tobacconist? and Fancy Foods Dealer
Grounds:
Reasons: I have a wife and two children aged 5 years and 18 months respectively. I tried to attest under the Derby scheme but was rejected - some four years ago I purchased extensive premises, No 48 Terrace Road, and have a very heavy financial liability thereon. I have no male assisting in the business at present, the man I had joined the Colours on the outbreak of War - the whole responsibility of the business rests upon me, and I have to handle all the heavy goods, having no one capable to take responsibility. I manufacture about 12,000 boxes of cigarettes every year which are sent to the men at the Front and cannot cope with all the orders sent in. - If called up for Service it will ruin my business which has taken years to establish.
Verdict: Temporary exemption for 4 calendar months. Ground A. John Jones Chairman 9th February 1918
John Henry Thomas, 41, Fisherman and Mariner
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a deep sea fisherman by occupation and am 41 years of age and married. I am now engaged as a seaman in the British Mercantile Marine and have been refused enrolment in the Royal Naval Reserve as being medically unfit. Since 1904 I have been engaged as a deep sea fisherman in Cardigan Bay and I have an intimate knowledge of the fishing grounds in the Bay. I have been requested by Aberystwyth Town Council to apply for exemption in order to enable me to resume my occupation of fisherman and if my application is granted I intend to dispose of all my catches of fish at Abersywtyth for the benefit of the inhabitants of the town and district. In view of the great shortage of food, I claim that my services as a fisherman shaould in the national interest be utilised at Aberyswtyth for increasing the local food supplies and I apply for exemption to carry out my desire to resume my former occupation.
Verdict: THAT the man be exempted from the provisions of the Military Service Act 1916, the exemption is CONDITIONAL on his being engaged in deep dea fishing in Aberystwyth and the district. Ground --- Occupation. March 15th 1918 John Jones, Chairman.
Bernard William Chatham, 24, Manager Electrician Cinematograph Theatre
Grounds:
Reasons: Have a lease of the new Market Hall Aberystwyth at a rental of £175 per year. There are 12 years unexpired. Have a large sum invested in the Hall which is fitted up with all the necessaries for carrying on a Cinema Show. My son is married & has a child. He does all the Bill posting, Electrical work & everything connected with the Hall & is the only operator I have in Aberystwyth. Could not replace him & he is absolutely indispensable to the carrying on of the business which would have to be closed if he is called up & I should be practically ruined.
Verdict: Exempted till 9th September 1916 Ground (d) June 9 1916 John Evans Chairman
James Morris, 38, Bakers Van-Man
Grounds:
Reasons: That the services of the man are required to supply the wants of the County district and that we cannot obtain another to take his place.
Verdict: Exempted on condition that and so long as he continues to be engaged in his present work. Grounds (a)(d) and (e) Apr 20 1917, John Evans, Chairman