MILITARY SERVICE APPEALS

Te Aroha News, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5502, 20 June 1917, Page 3

MILITARY SERVICE APPEALS

NO. 2 BOABtf AT TE AROHA

The No. 2 Military Service Board —Messrs F. Earl (chairman), F. Hockly and A. Rosser—commenced its monthly sitting at Te Aroha on Saturday morning. The following appeals were dealt with at MONDAY'S SITTING

Samuel Wall, farmer aud contractor, Tokoroa, Putaruru, who was before the Board last mouth, was ro> cognised as a good farmer and a use. ful man in the district- He was granted an adjournment sine die, William Hickson, manager, Thames, was appealed for by J. M, Mennie, Limited, bakers, confectioners, etc. Appellant said he was manager of the Thames branch, which was a distributing house for tho firm’s goods. He was married on May 12, 1915. His widowed mother was dependent upon him. He was not a baker but at. tended to the commercial side of the business. Ho was an only sou. He had passed the Medical Board, but had a doctor's certificate advising agaiust his calling up for active service. He gave dotails of his fiuaucial

position. J. M. Mennie gave evidence in support, claiming that Hickson was essential to the conduct of the business. About 30 of the firm’s employees had enlisted. Part of the machinery was thus idle. Decision was reserved. Arthur W. Maher, farmer, Motumaoho, near Morrinsville, askod that his case be referred to the Efficiency Board. One brother was on active service, another was awaitiug the ballot, the third is in the Second Division and conducts a milk business. Appellant does all the work on a 200-acre farm, i The parents were in poor health. Appellant has been deferred by the Medical Board for further examination. Capt. Rogers suggested au adjournment for two mouths. Appellant’s counsel hoped a decision would be come to earlier, as if tho

son were passed fit aud did not get exemption till the end of tho coming milking season the father would have to sell bis herd at once and go in for grazing. A decision will be given at next month’s sitting. Edmund G. Brown, grazier, Hinuera, said he was farming 200 acres 1.i.p., and a further 380 acres rented from a Lieut. Bartlett, at present on active service. Appellant fongbt in the South African war, entitling him to wear a modal with four clasps. A brother had been killed in the present war. Did not think he could find a capable manager. Did most of tho work on his own ; neighbours reciprocated at harvest and shearing times. Was willing to enlist, but would have to sacrifice his holding. Decission deferred, pending a report from the Truetee Board, exemption being granted moantime.

Ewart V. Arthur, master grocer, Te Aroha, asked for time till September 20th. —Granted. James E.- Fugill, gardener, To Aroha, alleged hardship to his aged and invalid mother. He was assistant head gardener at the Tourist Department’s Domaiu. He had ®three brothers, all married. Tho eldest had two sons on active service.—The Board held that hardship was not undue, aud though sympathising with the mother exemption could not be granted. Appellant is to go into camp on July 26, Heury H. Croniu, farmer, Mauawaru, bad beeu deferred for three months by the Medical Board. Ho had three brothers—one on active service, another was appealing as a farmer aud had received “ sine die ” exemption. Appellaut was just of military age, and was assisting his father on the farm. The brother was on his own farm some miles away. The appeal was adjourned until the September sitting of the Board at Te Aroha. Referring to the appeal of Pttir Thomsen, farmer, Maogaiti, the Board stated it had conferred with the Board of Trustees again, aud they were prepared to take charge of the farm, aud keep up the interest payments, etc. Therefore Thomsen would t°> required to give them power of attorney. Capt. Rogers suggested that, in that case, June 28th would be a suitable date.

However, the Board fixed July 26th so as to allow the Trustee Board the fullest period for fixing their arrangements. John Ross, farmer, Ngarua, appealed oii' ihe ground that he was not yet of age. The appeal was allowed. Thomas J. Pennell, farmer, Hikutaia.—Decision reserved. Alfred E. Barr-Brown, storekeeper Putaruru. —Exemption till September 20th.

D. Hickey, farmer, Hiuuera. —Executed till August 23rd. John F. Paterson and J. P. Jaskell, coal and quartz miners, Waihi.—Exempion sine die on the usual conditions.

Alexander Jennings, engineer, Thames.—August 23rd. George Murland, farmer, Waitekauri.—Adiouned sine die. Walter Bellamy, farmer, Waikino. —July 29th. Frank Berry, farmer, Komata North. —Exemption sine die. Yiucont Bower, blacksmith, Pibiroa. —July 26th. Thomas A. Gibson, farmer, Whakatane. — Exemption sine die, Edmund White, farmer, Okoroire. —Decision deferred, pending a report from the trustee board.

TUESDAY’S SITTING James G. Moxham, farm laborer, Tatuanui, relied upon religious objec- ; tions. He belonged to the Church i of God. i‘ Wo all do !” retorted the chairvman. “ W T hich one ?” “Well, I have been a member of 'the Brethren for five years.” He Iknew of no printed doc'rincs of the 3ect. He interpreted the Word of 'God according to his own conscience. Ifle believed the bearing of arms was ■contrary to Divine revelation. Was ;aware some of the Brethren believe •otherwise —it is puroly an individual matter. There were many good Brethren on active service, but he •could not say whether these would be •disqualified for taking part. Some ihad ceased membership. He belonged 'to the Exclusive Brethren. Was not •Opposed to the war, and was prepared <to do non-combatant service. “ Oh, that’s a very genuine attitude,” remarked the chairman. The military representative said ’non-combatant service would be granted on the stipulation that he should be of good conduct while in •oamp, otherwise he was liable to be yput on to combatant service. * Appellant expressed his willing mess to go to camp practically at

once,'and he is posted to the draft gOrng in on Jane 28. - Murdoch Mac Lean, farmer, Waitoa, said he was working on his father’s farm. One brother was on active service now, and the other had made the supreme sacrifice after service at Gallipoli. His father is schoolmaster at Waitoa.

‘‘ Siue die ” • was granted, the chairman remarking that the family had a tine record.

James Ewing, sbaro milker, Tatuauui, consented to July 26th being fixed for his entry iuto camp. The Board sympathised with him iu bis efforts to get his affairs fixed up. It was obviously not bis fault, judging by the reports received.

Eruest J. JNicol, farmer, Elstow, having notified his intention nf proceeding to caiqp 011 J uuo 2Sth, his appeal was dismissed. Joseph Sheehan, farmer, Mauawaru, aud Owen Stanley, farmer, Matamata, were granted exemption siue die.

Vincent Bower, blacksmith, Pipi-roa.—Ro-hoaring, leave granted fill July 26th. H. B. Walton, blacksmith and grazier, Patetonga.—Decided not to disturb previous decision of siue die. F. W. McLean, farmer, Rotorua. — Adjourned for one month. W. Hickson, coufo , 'tionpry and bakery manager, Thames.--Adjourued for one mouth.

George Boggs, Karangahako, and H. L. Sparke, Waibi, miners —Adjourned sine die. Henry T. Walls, farmer, Taihoa. — Exemption till August 23rd. Gordon S. Sanders, farmer, Netliertou. —Decision reserved lor ouo month.

Clarence Fugill, drivor, Waibi. — Exemption siue die. Robert Paterson, oral dealer, etc, Waihi, was referred to the militaiy authorities iu his request for further leave. Wallace P. Joues, farmer, Wharepoa—Decision reserved for a mouth. Arthur Needham, clerk, Morriusville.—Adjourned. , Herbert S. Kirk, farm mauager Hiutiera.—Exempfiou sine die. Oliver Cuminiugs, fanner, Waikiuo.—Adjourned for a month. John K. Ross, storekeeper, Pipiroa. —August 23rd. A. O. Gordon, farmer, Waitekauii. Decision reserved for one month.