APPEALS FROM SERVICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16600, 25 July 1917, Page 5

APPEALS FROM SERVICE.

BOARD'S AUCKLAND SITTING.

EXEMPTION FOR MARINERS.

The First Auckland Military Service Board yesterday considered appeals lodged by the assistant-secretary of the Seamen's Union on behalf of Wm. C. Buckley, Frank Doreen, David G. Brett, Jas. WBarnett, Francis Tierney, Cuthbert A Moore, Arch. McPherson, Wm. McKay, Jas. Murphy, Francis C. Smith, Thos. Shelly, and Clarence Wood, all able seamen. The cases were adjourned sine die. Mr. R. Hammond, assistant-manaser of the Northern Steamship Company, supported the appeal of George Bell," marine officer on a coastal steamer engaged in carrying wool, butter and other essential products ; also that of Robt. Tally, marine officer. Both cases were aajotumed sine. die. The appeal of John McP. Stewart, scow master, was adjourned until August. 8-

The appeal of Edw. Fowler, brdfinisher, city (.Mr. Chalmers], was -,'.';'. ported by his father, Francis Fouler wIU claimed that appellant's help was 'essential in their business as metal worker., and brass finishers. The business, estab- ■ lished for 50 years, was claimed to be th.. ] oldest in Auckland, .nid the son, an expert brass-worker, was in charge" of thmechanical department. They were at | present engaged on Government contracts lor the Marine Department, and as exI perienced brass-workers were unprocurable ; the contracts would be delaved, and t ; ■> ! mechanical department of "'he' busin ■' , | broken up, if appellant were taken. The J case _ was adjourned until August ;: ; pending inquiries as to the scarcity of | brass-workers. I >* as - A. Warnock, works manager for I War nock Bros., fellmongers and tanner- ! appeared on behalf of Henrv A. Thorn- ; ton, feLlmonger, who claimed that his call- ; ing up would be contrary to public inter- , est. Mr Warnock said that appellant was , a man of wide experience, knowing all the I grades and qualities of wool. This rendered | dered him indispensable to the business i there were 17 employees altogether but j exemption would be sought for onlv two of these. The board expressed the opinion that wool-classers were not scarce, and that appellant could be replaced Exemption was granted until November 15 Herbert F. Becroft, fruit cannpr Henderson, appealed on the grounds of occupation and public interest. He submitted a statement of his financial position and explained that he desired to apply for assistance from the Government in order to pay off certain monetary obligations If this were granted he would waive b-s claim for exemption. The board adjourned the case until August 14 <;o tb:.» appellant might applv for the assistantrequired. E. E. Storer, Wellington Street, proved that he was under military age. and thai !he wr th' ' -;„;„~ — - ■•

-v ..'as , u e only remaimne son of tl'■. .amily, the other having been killed ir action. The appeal was allowed The appeal of Joseph C. Junes, clirkei and boot manufacturer. Grey Lvnn (Mr Mjeluon), on the ground of public interest was adjourned sine die. Appellant said he was working as partner in his father"; business, doing all the clicking, and al ="- attending to the general management oi the business. No other clicker could Ik found, and his father was unable to dc the work. j Frank Hitchcock, carpenter and builder , iakamm, pleaded undue hardship by rea. son of the fact that he had certain finanI cial obligations which it would be impos i sible for his wife to meet. In view of th< j fact that he had married onlv last month I in full knowledge of his financial respond i bilities, the board considered that exemp I tion should only be granted until SeptemI ber 20.