RESERVISTS' APPEALS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16595, 19 July 1917, Page 6

RESERVISTS' APPEALS.

FLYING SCHOOL EXEMPTIONS.

INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS

A Larue number of appeals by reservists were dealt with by the First Military Service Board yesterday.

Marma'duke Matthews, flying instructor, Kohimarama, claimed exemption on the ground of public interest. He said he joined the aviation school with the intention of serving in the Royal Flying Corps. At the final medical examination he was rejected, and he returned to the school as an instructor. Leo A. Walsh, director of the New Zealand Flying School, said it was necessary to employ appellant, as he could not do all the work himself. The appeal was adjourned sine die. A similar decision was given in the cases of Miles 0. Coverdale and Athol H. Murison, students at the flying school. Joseph H. L. Ridley, freezing works clerk, Penrose (Mr. Wyman), said he was the sole support of his parents. His father was an invalid, and required constant attention. The case was adjourned sine die. Cyril C. F. Heywood, Civil servant, Kingsland, appealed on the ground that he was the sole support of his widowed mother. His father had died recently. Three younger sisters were supporting themselves. Leave was granted till October 18.

John B. O'Loghlen, clerk, Parnell (Mr. Hall Skelton), sought exemption on the ground of hardship. He said he was the sole support of a widowed mother. In a pathetic letter the mother said appellant had been a good son, and she could not bear to let him go. Appellant said he had no sisters or relatives who could look after his mother. He was anxious to serve, and would have gone before, if it had not been for his mother. The chairman said the board was sympathetic, but it did not feel a case had" been made out for exemption. A number of other only sons had gone, and the law made no provision for only sons being retained. Exemption was granted until October 18 Dudley R. Masefield. farmer, East Tamaki, appealed on the ground of occupation and hardship. He was the only remaining son of three, his two- brothers having been killed in action. The appeal was allowed.

Louis J. Rusden, warehouseman, Mount Men (Mr. Brown), sought exemption until the return of one of two brothers at the front. He stated that he practically supported the home, consisting of mother invalid father, and younger children. Leave until October 18 was granted. Wm. G. Pitcher, motor-painter, Richmond, said his firm would have to close if he had to serve, as he was the only one left. Major Conlan: How long do vou want? —rill the end of the First Division Major Conlan : No that's what your firm wants. What do you want?— month. Exemption was granted to August 23 The Northern Steamship Company sought exemption for Marcus D. McPherson, engineer on an auxiliary vessel. Cap tain Hammond said the vessel and another were engaged in carrying fuel to the TV hakatane freezing works. The board though MoPherson could be replaced, and granted leave until October 18. Arthur J. Hall, manager of a bonded store Mount Eden, told the board he had heavy financial obligations. His case was adjourned sine die on the understanding that it will be reviewed before the Second Division is called up. Svdnev J McDonald, miner, Wellington Street, 'was granted exemption as long as he remains in his present employment. Eric Hay. chemist's assistant, Wainku, was granted exemption until October 18, on account of his wife's health. Michael D. Lawton, farmer, Pukekohe, asked for time to teach his brother team work. Exemption was granted to October 18. Harry C. Puckev. chauffeur. Newmarket, was given untii Ancmst 23 to arrange his private affairs. William Harrison, clerk. Grey Lvnn (Mr. Mowlpm), stated that he was' secretary to Fart Bros., Ltd.. and he wished to complete the firm's balance and train a man to fill his place. Leave was granted until August 23. Fred L. Norries, veterinary surgeon. Grey Lynn, was granted exemption until Antrust 23.