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I st &- 3rd 1st & 3rd 1st & 3rd 1st & 2rd run after Aug. 3t. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p. in. Duffws •" dep. 9 35 1 0 3 —o 5 50 < lo Blaenau Festiniog (junction with G. W.R. dep. A 1 1 — — A Blaenau Junction (Junction with L. & N.W.R.) dep. 9 38 1 2 328 o 52 7 17 Tanygrisiau 9 42 1 7 332 5 58 7 22 Dduallt A A A A A Tanybwlch (for Maentwrog) 9 58 1 26 3 50 6 14 7 40 Penrhyndeudraeth 10 15 1 45 4 8 6 32 8 0 Minffordd (Junction with arr. 10 19 1 49 4 12 6 36 8 4 Cambrian Railways) dep. 10 21 1 51 4 14 6 38 8 6 Portmadoc (for Borthygest) I I.Rrr. 10 30 2 0 423 6 47 8 15 SPECIAL NOTICE.—During the continuance of the War the Train Service may have to be curtailed or varied as circumstances require without previous notict. The Festiniog Railway Company therefore give notice that responsibility will net be accepted for any loss, damage, or delay,;Jn consequence of any curtailment or interruption of the ordinary service. 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TIDE TABLE. AUGUST, 1917. 1.- 6 10 16.- 7 10 2.- 7 0 17.- 7 45 3.— 7f40 18.- 8 15 4.- 8*20 19.- 8 35 5.- 8*50 20.- 9 0 6.- 9*40 21.- 9 30 7.-10*20 22.-10 0 8.-11 0 23.-10 35 9.—12a5 24.-11 0 10.-12 25 25.-11 45 11 — 1 40 26.-12 30 12.- 3 10 27.- 1 40 13.- 4 35 28.- 3 25 14.- 5 40 29.- 4 45 15.- 6 30 30.- 5 45 31.- 6 35 nL N.B.—By adding or subtracting to or I from the time of high water at Aberyst- wyth the time of high water at either of the following places may be ascertained:- Borth, add 24 minutes; Aberdovey, add 29 minutes; Barmouth, add 34 minutes Criccieth, add 1 hour 2 minutes; Port- madoc, add 56 minutes; Pwllheli, add 1 hour 13 minutes; Bardsey Island! add 9 minutes; Holyhead, add 2 hours 40 minutes; Cardigan, subtract 30 minutes; Carmarthen, subtract 1 hour 45 minutes; Fishguard, subtract 36 minutes; Swan- sea, subtract 1 hour 30 minutes: Pem- broke Dock, subtract 1 hour 30 minutes. One hour should be added to these "tides dur- ing the period of the summer time. The above was kindly compiled by the late Mr Robert Kenrick, The Deva, Aberystwyth. For North Wales resorts it should be noted that the time of high watet will be some minutes later, according to the distance from the bar. 1-
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On Other Pages. Y Golofn Amaethyddol 2 Poultry 2 Comforts for Fighters 3 Photos 5 Aberayron Guardians 3 Aberystwyth Guardians 3 Lampeter Town Council 6 Lord Rhondda's Plans 6 Y Golofn Gymraeg 6 Crisis in Welsh Education 6
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Iht CMHUII |lf irs, I Friday., August 10, 1917 BACK TO THE CORN I LAWS? There can be littie doubt that the landed interest nave won the biggest sop yet secured by any section ot the public since August, 1914. The Corn Pro- J duction Bill, which is in its la.st stages, has already proved a boon to land- owners, and every auctioneer, in every has already proved a boon to land- owners, and every auctioneer, in every rural area, is not mincing matters in sketching the "large return' which will be obtainable from land as an in- vestment immediately tiie Government subsidy comes into being. Mr. T. j Lough, M.P., was right when he described the measure as a bribe to a class. The public is getting case- hardened to inefficiency and scandals, and might even be persuaded to pass a bribe to the munition workers or the men of the mercantile marine. This they are not asked to do. The class chosen is the class that has always stood in the way of progress, that denies to its fellows the right to live, that holds out of use the only real means of wealth—the land and that has, even in Cardiganshire, succeeded in tying the hands of the local authorities and refused to working men 100 square yards in which to grow potatoes. For their spurious patriotism they arc being rewarded by a grateful Government. The ieward is to be for six years and the taxpayer is, as usual, to find the money. He is to pav more for his food the labourer (that fortunate personage so crushed by his lord and master that he has not even a trade union to back him up nor a garden to work in) is to have 14s. 6d, a week, and the landlord is, in this six years, to receive a sum computed to be between 64 and 961 million sterling. The people have been asked to swallow many bitter pills in the past three years, but this is probably the most bitter. Such inequality of treatment is realised when a contrast is made between this action and the allowances to dependents of soldiers and sailors. Those who lived in the time of the notorious Corn Laws saw nothing- to equal this attempt to subsidise a favoured and undeserving- class. In the course of the discussion the argument was put forward that there was security against an increase in rents but this Mr. Samuel rightly described as "rhetoric rather than I practical legislation." And thus the; game of dust-throwing and profit- pocketing proceeds. The House is told It is in the Bill," that this and that can never be but Mr Samuel, as a result of a brief examination, can show that the safeguards are not safe- guards at all, but simply thin veils drawn over the eyes of the people so that they shall not see, in all its ugly i nakedness, a Bill to make the rich j richer, and the poor poorer. The years which follow the war will bring their own problems to the nation, particu- I larly to the worker but the land- owner has got there first, and while the worker is fighting for freedom of the world something else that is too bad to name is going on at home. Suppose this had t, t' been a measure for fixing a minimum wage of 35s. in all industries or of 25s. in rural areas with compulsory housing, and cottage gardens. Would Sir Frederick Banbury and Mr. Prothero have blessed it? Would the yellow press have backed it as a boon and a blessing ? They might have done but it is improbable. One speaker said it would drive the people to land national- ization. If it drives them to the taxa- tion of land values it will have done something. Certain it is that even if it needs a Bright and a Cobden, the people are not going to lie down under the latest demonstration of ineptitude and lack of foresight-it is more, it is a distinct attempt to favour the land- owner at the expense of the people's food.
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EDITORIAL NOTES. A large firm of bakers at Merthyr Tydfil has reduced the price of the four-pound" loaf to ninepence, in honour of Lord Rhondda, who as Mr. D. A. Thomas was born at that important centre and for many years represented the borough in the House of Commons. The proposal to include in the objects of the Nortn IN-ales Heroes Memorial a scnool of navi gation at Bangor University College is an oppor- tune one in view of the large number of sea- men produced by the Welsh coast from genera- tion to generation. In all probability the re- quest will be acceded to by the promoters of the memorial. < Magisterial benches are being warned that if they do not deal adequately with breaches of the rood Regulations Orders official representa- tions will probably have to be made to them or some re-arrangement made in judicial pro- cedure. A fine of one shilling, including costs, is not calculated to make magistrates a terror to evil doers and a praise of them that do well." While efforts are being made to deal with profiteering in bread and meat, dealers in fish appear to be at liberty to charge what they like. There have lately been large takes of mackerel in the Bay, but mackerel were beiri" sold, or offered for sale, on Tuesday at Aber°- ystwyth, at sixpence each. Cannot the Town Council do something in this matter—besides talk ? Under the Sea Fishing Order the Food Con- Under the Sea Fishing Order the Food Con- troller authorises the Board of Fisheries to relax restrictions in the taking of sea fish in tidal or territorial waters by any method or appliance, the use of which is now unlawful, and to permit the sale of fish taken. This enlight- ened policy deprives the selfish stand taken by the majority members of the Dovey, Mawddach, and Glaslvn Conservators and similar bodies of the least shred of justification for their action. Bethlehem Congregational Church, Rhosllan- erchrugog, has passed a resolution protesting against the conductor of the Welsh National Eisteddfod being appointed from the same denomination for three consecutive years. At a time when real misery, heartache, and grief exist beyond precedent, it is a pity that the members of the Bethlehem Congregational Church, Rhosllanerchrugog, cannot find some more valid grievance than the trumpery one ret erred to in the resolution. It, has long been the talk of the town that I while large milling firms have been restricted in selling flour not milled in proportions laid down by the Government, rural millers have gone on unhampered by restrictions. At Llandvssul Rural Council the Food Inspector reported that f one mill only conformed to the requirements of the milling regulation?, "HI it was decided to send notices to all miller" ihot proceedings will j be taken against them unless they comply with the regulations. What are other rural councils in West Wales doing in this matter- The large number of motor cars and cycles passing through the West Coast watering places, in common with the whole kingdom, during the week has been an eye-opener for the business and professional men whose supply of petrol has been reduced almost to vanishing point. There seems to be something radically wrong with a system which puts men whose livelihood depends on an adequate petrol supply on short commons, while I allowing an apparently boundless supply to parties bent on joy riding through the country. 1 It would be interesting to elicit from the authorities some indication of the principles on I which they are acting in supply of petrol. In his dispatches from the front, giving a vivid account of the great battle raging in Flanders, Mr. H. Percy Robinson once more does justice to the Welsh troops and their valour. "T should like," he writes, "to bear testimony, on the strength of all the evidence that reaches me, to the magnificent behaviour of the Welsh. 'The Welsh troops in any numbers have had no opportunity to show their mettle in a grand attack since the days of Mametz Wood, a year and more ago. They had a place of honour to-day. They were worthy of the place." It is regrettable that it, is left to the correspondents to these omissions in the official report?. ..Y-. J/ Lord Rhondda is hk<4y to come into violent collision with farmers in his efforts to cheapen food for the masses. If so. it will be bad for the coo." Even in this district farmers have already expressed resentment at his Lordship's tentative proposals. Farmers, however, will find that Lord Rhondda will prove a very different man to his predecessor, as he has declared that he is out to protect the public from profiteers and vampires. He will un- doubtedly have the support of the masses and opposition will only serve to steel his resolve to I)rilig the people's food down to reasonable prices. Farmers would be wise to read history, take stock of their position, and to moderate their demands. The public are in no mood to stand any further profiteering.
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TO GROCERS AND SUGAR DEALERS. Under the scheme of sugar con- trol you will be required to keep the top half of each customer's sugar card and to sign or stamp with your name and return the lower half. It is going to be a big job to sign the hundreds of cards for your customers. The scheme permits you to stamp the cards and may I suggest that you get a rubber stamp now for this purpose. The scheme will be operating in September and every- body will be ordering then, but you ( could order now—and be prepared. May I send you a catalog show- ing prices and sample stamps. If you are too busy to send a post- card ask our travellers to show you the sample book next time they call. The better way is to drop me a line direct and get in before the rush. R. READ, Managing Editor, "Cambrian News."
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An important circular has been addressed to town, urban and district councils by the Local Government Board with regard to the provision of additional housing accommodation for the working class population immediately after the war. Local authorities who are prepared to carry through without delay at the conclusion of the war a programme approved by the Board are promised substantial financial assistance" from public funds. Local authorities whose desire to supply habitable houses for the working classes is genuine should take advan- tage of this offer without delay and compile the necessary particulars in order that the Local Government Board may have no excuse for shelving this all-important matter. ■K The recurrence of August 4th, the fateful day of the declaration of war, should incline the public to respond generously to the appeal for funds made by the Y.M.C.A. It is an organ- ization which is rendering services in connec- tion with our fighting forces as well as civilians, whose value is beyond praise or appi aisement. From the doors of the recruit- ing office to the firing line this organization has provided a network of centres doing the lion's share in catering for the mental, social, and material needs of our men. The testimony of eminent men, from the Premier and the Com- mander-in-Chief to the humblest soldier or sailor is unanimous as to the value of the services rendered by the Association that depends for its effectiveness upon volun- tary contribution. It is the bounden duty of every person to give what lie can freely and spontaneously for its support. 1< In the revised agricultural programme ibbiue4 by the Director General of Food Pro- duction Wales is required to provide for 1918 an increase in corn area over that of 1916 to the extent of 280,000 acres. That means that in Cardiganshire 23,000 acres of permanent grass will have to be ploughed up in Meri- oneth 11,000 acres; and in Montgomeryshire 33,000 acres. It seems, on the face of it, » large order for Cardiganshire; but those who have travelled by road from Aberystwyth to Aberayron, or by rail to Lampeter, must recognise the ease with which the requirement can be complied with, provided the necessary motive power for ploughing can be obtained. It is not necessary to go more than a mile or so outside Aberystwyth to see what might be made into good corn-growing land now covered with thistles; and between Llanrhystyd and Llanon, which in the old Corn Law days put the first wheat all the market, there are hundreds of acres of good land producing practically nothing of value sandwiched in between fields producing heavy crops of corn or roots. The same remark applies to hundreds of acres of land adjoining the Cambrian Railway between Machynlleth and Moat Lane, as well as between Machynlleth and Pwllheli. It would not be difficult to show, we think, that the rural councils of Wales have seriously neglected their duties and opportunities in providing housing accommodation for the work- ing members of their areas. The fear of in- creased rates has submerged the advantages which good housing accommodation would bring in greater wage-earning capacity and less demand on the poor rates occasioned by tuber- culosis and other illnesses, to say nothing of the advantages of healthier and more vigorous generations of children to recruit the popula- tions of cities and towns and commercial and industrial centres, and the greater contentment of those who remain on the land. Rural coun- cils are now being given an opportunity of re- trieving their responsible position. As a result of efforts of the Welsh Housing and Develop- ment Association, in conjunction with the National Housing and Town Planning Council and other bodies, the President of the Local Government Board has announced that the Government purposes offering substantial financial assistance to local authorities who are prepared without delay at the conclusion of the war to carry out approved housing scheme. It is therefore up to rural councils to show whether they have the will now that the way has been provided.
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NEW QUAY. Corporal Tom Evans, Raymond; Private Bertie Jones, Wern House; Private Dan Jones, 1, High-street; Private leuan Jones,Adoar; and Air-mechanic Simon Evans, Morfaewvn were home on leave last week. The pulpit of Tabernacle (C.M.) Chapel was on Sunday night occupied by Mr. Towyn Jones, M.P., who is spending a short holiday in the town. On Saturday intercession services were held a.t the Parish Church commemorating the com- mencement of the fourth year of war. An address was delivered in the morning by the Rev. E. Lloyd, B.A., rector, and the roll of honour was read. In the afternoon the service was conducted by the Rev. D. Evans, B.A., and an address was given. In the evening an address was given by the Rev. E. Lloyd. The expectation of the townspeople has been more than fulfilled. The prediction at the be- ginning of the season was that the number of visitors would be small; but the week-end wit- nessed the arrival of crowds of people. Intimation has been received by his parents that Second-lieutenant E. T. Griffith- Gwersyll, has been wounded. The extent of his wound is not yet known. Gunner George Fowler. Tower Hill, has been recommended by his commanding oflicer for the- military medal for bravery under fire. He is the first man from New Quay recommended for this distinction. At the Black Lion Hotel, on Friday, the farm of Trawsnant, in the parish of Llanllwchaiarn, was offered for sale by Mr. John Evans, Cardi- gan, and was bought by Captain Jones, Llan- granog, for ;Ci,oio. On Monday evening a concert was given at Tabernacle Chapel by the Ladies Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. T. P. Timothy, Comp- ton House. The chair was occupied by the Rev G. Williams, B.A. Tho attendance was large and the proceeds were devoted to providing cotn- forts for the troops.