Old Age Pensions Committee—Monday, present Messrs. G. Miller, J.P., C.A., (chairman), F. Knight, J.P., J. E. Parsons, A. W. Partridge, W. Bazeley, J.P., E. Parsons, J.P., and the clerk (Mr. C. W. Wing).—Eight claims were considered, three being allowed at 5s., two at 1s., two disallowed on the ground that claimants’ means exceeded the statutory amount, and one adjourned. Eleven soldiers’ dependants’ claims were allowed at various amounts.

Old Age Pensions Committee - Monday – present Messrs. F. Knight, J.P. (in the chair), J. Claridge, J.P., C.C., E. Parsons, J.P., W. Bazeley, J.P., A. W. Partridge and Col. J. Hill, C.B., with Mr. C. W. Wing (clerk).

Two old age pensions were granted at 5s. and another was increased from 1s. to 5s. One pensioner was disqualified by reason of admission to Wellingboro’ Workhouse. Three claims were disallowed for various reasons, and two were adjourned to the next meeting. Six applications for additional allowances were received and granted.

A number of soldiers’ dependents’ claims were considered and allowed at various amounts.

The Chairman welcomed three new members of the committee, viz., Mr. Wilmott, appointed in place of the late Mr. Skinner; Mr. L. Parsons, appointed in place of the late Mr. J. E. Parsons; and Mr. Cross, appointed in place of the late Ald. G. Miller.

Four claims for old age pensions were received, three being allowed at 5s. a week and one at 1s. One pensioner was disqualified by reason of admission to the Wellingborough workhouse. One soldier's dependent's claim was allowed.

Mr. Tomlin seconded, and it was carried.