MILITARY SERVICE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12176, 27 November 1917, Page 6

MILITARY SERVICE.

SECOND CANTERBURY BOARD. Tho Second Canterbury Military Service Board met to-day at- Government Buildings: present—Mr H. J. •Beswick (chairman), Mr H. G. Rich and Mr F. T. Eldridge. Major Grc-sson was the military representaIX WRONG CLASS. .Lewis A'lfred Agassiz, linotype operator, Stanmoro Road, appealed on tho ground that he should be in Class B of the Second Division, he having one child, who was born in 190-1. The appeal was allowed. Arthur Kirk Hart, clerk, Linwood, claimed to be in Class C, Second Division, ho having two children. His appeal was allowed. Appellant:; will be included in the feßllots for their proper class of reservists. AX AUSTRALIAN'S CLATM. The adjourned appeal was taken of Percy Mansfield Hamilton (Mr Cassidy), linesman. Christcluirch, who claimed not to be a reservist, as he KV3.S a native of Victoria. Mr Beswick referred to the opinions expressed by the Solicitor-General on domicile and residence. Mr Cassidy said that the appellant had enlisted in Victoria but had to withdraw. His two brothers had also enlisted, one being killed. Appellanteame to New Zealand in November, 1915, for the benefit of his wife's health. He was married in October, 1915. Mr Cassidy referred to the decision in the case of Mr E. -T. WattMr Beswick said that the board could not be bound bv the decisions of a North Island Board. The case of Mr [Wait,'moreover, was different from the present one. Lengthy argument from counsel ensued. Appellant admitted that he had not applied for assistance to return tinttiil he was drawn in the ballot. Decision was deferred until December 4. A WIRELESS OPERATOR. H. IT. Skinner, who was in khaki, having been in camp for the pust six weeks, applied for leave for three months, in order that he could complete his tuition in wireless telegraphy. lie stated that he was a voluntary recruit, and was not aware at the time of his enlistment that there was a shortage of wireless operatorsMr Ogilvie", manager of the Dominion College of Radio-telegraphy, gave evidence, after which Mr Beswick said that the question would be referred to the authorities in Wellington before the board made any recommendation. TIME ALLOWED!

George Joseph. Fagan (Mr .Mills), mechanic, who hud ciliated, hub was turned down, appealed on the grounds of hardship. The appeal \s\\a dismissed, but ho was allowed till March 1.

Mark Donald Gallagher (Mr Ward\ farmer, Prebhlcton, asked for leave until after tin* harvest. He was given until March 2b.

-. Joseph Sweeney, mill hand, Riccarton, appealed on the groti\ids i of hardship, as his wife war, in weak health, their baby's death recently having been a great shock to her. The appeal was dismissed, hut leave was given till February 11. • Eclen William Smith, accountant, Cashed .Street, appealed personally, and his employer supported the appeal. It was stated that appellant';; two brothers were on active .service.

C. Seton Kellaway, managing director of Smith and Smith Sawmilling Company, said that the appellant was absolutely essential to the business owing to his high technical knowledge. The salary paid to him was £l2O a , 3tour. • Mr Beswick. after examining the apVfcl'iScnt aa to his family circumstances. said that Smith's widowed mother would .fee financially .bettor off if ho wont [0 aaiß. The appeal would b" dismissed, ' but leave would be allowed n'll March '!. {■- The appeal of Charles Victor Hahgood, labourer, Christehurch, was dismissed, hut. ho. was given leave till February 8. John Wallace (Mr Mills'), carpenter and farmer. Tai Tapu, was granted leave till April 8, tho family record being very good. Th* appeal was dismissed of Arthur George M.'Conchie, fitter's apprentice. Christehurch, who did not appear, but he was given leave till February o. Thomas.O'Boy'e (Mr Taylor), farm labourer, Motuknrura, \vw appealed for by his'employer. _John Ronnie* Leavo was granted till February 11. Leslie Wil'iains, shearer, Christchurch, did not appear. His appeal was dismissed, but he Aras given leave tdl Fob nil rv 11.. AUrrt John Wright, shcepfarmer and shearing expert, Little "River, app aled on !he grounds of occupation and hardship, and asked for leave until iibo <i tho end of Mare"!'. Ho had previously enlisted in Australia, nufc was rej ctcd. Leave was gran led t.!l February 11.

ADJOURNED

Daniel Bami'ord (Mr Hunt) farmer, A'landaie, who had been classed as CI, appealed on tho ground of hardship, as he was managing the farm tor lus a?«<J and infirm parents. Mr Hum- said thnt -iV. the appellant's brothers were married and had families, Tho appeal was adjourned for Hirer- months. ■Richard Andrew Mould (Mr I'desher), farmer. Puaha, whose appeal had been referred to the Efficiency said that he did not receive notice of the re-hearing of his appeal until too late, Tho appeal was adjourned sine dio. DISMISSED. James Alexander Lowo (Mr "Walton), engineer's assistant-, Heathcote, was appealed for by his employer, J. .J. Matthews, millovner, Rangiora. At present Lowe is in the CI camp. After hearing the evidence of the employer, Mr Beswiek said that the appeal would be. dismissed. C2. The appeals of the following were adjourned sine die, the appellants being classed as C2: —George Horace Orton, cook, Lyttelton: Sidney George Rayfield, driver, Christ church. MISCELLANEOUS.

William Charles Frederick Hill, gardener, Oxiey Street, appealed on the ground that ho " would not kill, or aid, or abet in the taking of human ilife." He made no appearance and the appeal was dismissed The appeal of -lames Leonard Davis, assistant surveyor, was further adjourned sine die, he heing a pupil at tho Canterbury Aviation School, on the understanding that he completed the courso of training. Tho appeal on behalf of Archibald Ely Smith, machinist, Christchurch, on the ground that ho was under military age. was allowed. TJie .board will sit at Christchurch on December 4, G and 7, at Ashburton on December 11 and at Tiniaru on December 12 and 13.

FIRST CANTERBURY BOARD. SITTING AT RANGIORA. Tha first Canterbury Military Service Board held a siloing at Rangiora today; present—Messrs J. S." Evans (chairman), J. D. Million and E. 0. Studholme. Captain Pilkington was the Military Representative. SECOND DIVISION CASES. Duncan Gillanders (Mr Wright) appealed on the grounds that he was in Class B of the Second Division when called up. Appellant had a wife and child. Tlie chairman stated that in this cla*s identification proof would be required to be submitted. The Court uphold the appeal, subject to certain conditions being complied with. Frank Barnes (Kai&poi) claimed to be in Ola*;- C of tho Second Division when called up. Appellant was married in 1910, and had two children who were both alive. The appeal was allowed. : George William Cqoper 4 traction-.

engine driver, of Mackenzie, Cheviot, claimed to lie in Class B of the Second Division when called up. Appellant stated that his child was horn on August 1, 1916. The chairman said that according to documentary evidence, the date was July 17. The appellant was graded in Class B of the Second Division. TIME ALLOWED. In tho adjourned cn.se of Richard William Monk (Mr Wright), farm labourer. Parnassus, whose father had appealed at a previous sitting, on the ground that appellant was necessary en Ids farm find also in assisting neighbouring farmers, fresh evidence was tendered, principally in regard to shortage of labour. Mr Evans said the board had given a good deal of attention to the case, and had decided that appellant must go. He would, however, be allowed time until tho February draft. Robert Currie (Mr Wright), farmer, Kaiapoi, appealed on behalf of his son, William Robert Currie, single, aged twenty years. Witness stated that be was not a practical farmer. His son had been trained to that work and carried on the (arm. winch was largely dairying, A younger son, seventeen years of age. also assisted. Witness "could not do heavy work himself. The chairman said the farm had been taken up eomnaratively recently and it was practically a milking proposition, which could be worked without the son's assistance- Tho .appeal would be dismissed, but time would be allowed until the March draft. Henry Alfred Wyait (Mr Papprill), engaged in I'anniug work, appealed for timVto clear general harvesting operations and bis father's farm. A brother was at the front, and appellant's fafhor was partially crippled and unable to do farm work except of a light character. The board decided to allow time umil tho March draft. Albert Stanley Barker (Mr Van Asch). farmer, Loburn. was granted leave .rill March.

The appeal of Ernest Charles Hassall (.Air Van Aseb), farmer, Clarkvillo, was also adjourned till March. Walter Armstrong limiting (Mr Van A sell), farmer. Woodend, classed CI. appealed on the ground that h<> was the only occupant of a farm on his mother's behalf. Time was allowed till .March. John Fleming (Mr Van. Ascli), farmer, Cheviot, appealed on behalf of his son. Archibald " David Fleming, -who was stated to be the only son left to carry out farm duties. A brother was at the front. The case was adjourned till March. Leonard Walter Champion (Mr Van Aseh, farmer. Cust, -appealed on behalf of Arthur Honey, one of two permanent men employed on bis farm, the second man hir,*.? partially eriurdod. The ease was adjourned till March. The. appeal of John Clark, teamster, Rotherham. was adjourned till .March. ADJOURNED SINE DIE. Tho appeal of Frederick R. Oldfield. farmer, Culverden, on behalf of his sou, Frederick Gordon OldfiolcL wu.s adjourned sine die, under conditions applying; to mustcrors. Thomas Bayliss (Mr VanA-cb), farmer. Cust, appealed 0:1 behalf of his son, Thomas John B.vdi.v-, who was classed as CI. The case was adjourned sine die. ADJOURNED CASES. J. S. Harper (Mr Orc.sson). farmer, Clarkville, appealed on behalf of his son, Geoffrey Harper, who was the only one to help him on his farm- Witness stated that he was seventy years of age and his wife was sixty-eight. He had live sons, four of whom were married. Two of these had served in the Navy during the war. One married son/at Invcrcargill, was prepared to go to the war. The case was adjourned for a report from the 'Efficiency Board. The cases of James Miles and Harry Miles (Mr Gresson), engaged in farming operations, were adjourned until next March. APPEALS UPHELD.

The appeal of Robert Ernest Bell Dixon (Mr Piipprill), railway employee, who claimed to bo in Class B of the Second Division when he was called .up, was uphold. .■.»,;, g® An appeal on similar grounds" made by James Howard Nicholson (Mr Papprill), teamster, Kuiapoi. was also allowed.

The appeal of James Stringer. Rangiora, was also allowed, appellant being graded in Class J'. Arthur Francis Quinn. farmer. Southbrook, appealed on the ground, that he -was in Class 13 of the Second Division. The appeal was allowed. Thomas Usher Langley, farm labourer, Cust. annealed on the ground that he was in Class C of the Second Division when he was called up. Appellant stated that be was married in 1007 and had tV.'o children. The appeal was uphold. .Tames Faben Lancaster. rabbit agent. Rothorham. annlied for excniution on the srermd that be bad a wife and three children, and was "t C!:->ss 1> of <'ift Sor-nnd "Division when called tin. The apnea! was allowed. BEFERRFD TO EFFICIENCY BOARD. The case of Thomas Cross Butcher (Mr Papprill), fellmonger. Kaiapoi, was referred to the Efficiency Board, it being .stated that appellant was engaged ia the, wool trade, employed seven hands, and was doing work for the Imperial Government. REPORT TO BE MADE, Bertram Gordon Saurderson (Mr Wright). shearer. Amherley, applied for a rehearing. It was stated his case had been before tho Otago Board, and tho appeal dismissed- He had, however, been engaged rabbit-trapping, and had not received the notice to attend the Otago sitting until the day following the hearing of the appeal. Tho chairman said the board could hardly interfere, but as appellant was unable to go to Otago at present, his evidence would be taken. Appellant detailed work he had done, to show that his services necessary to tho country. The chairman said a. recommendation would be made, to the proper authorities. It Mas considered, however, that appellant should* go with tho March draft. DECISION POSTPONED.

Mary Skinner, Cheviot, appealed for extension of leavo for her son, Malcolm Bruce Skinner, twenty years, who had appealed and since gone into camp. "Witness stated that she could not carry on lift - farm without her son's assistance. Her husband was unable to do any heavy work, and a second son was only eleven years old- , Witness asked for exemption or for extension of leave until after harvest, when she would havo to give up grain-growing. Mr Evans said the son would probably be allowed time until after harvest. His appeal papers would require to bo perused, and the case would stand over in the meantime.