The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Welsh Liberal Council. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of tho Welsh National Liberal Council, at Newport, Sir Francis Edwards presiding, Mr T. S&latl'iel, CaerphiUy, was appointed secre- tary, and the following were cc-opted on the Committee, in accordanco with the new con- stitution adopted at the annual meeting: Messrs. Towvn Janes, M.P., Llewellyn Wil- liams. K.C., Cyrus J. Evans, Cardiff; Sir Gar- rod Thomas; Sir E. J. Griffith; Alderman R. A. Jones, Ruabon; Miss Parry, Mold; Mrs. Peerless, Tenby; and Mrs Tom Jones, New- port. Messrs. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., Lietwelyn Williams, W. Rees Edmunds, Merthyr; Major Breeze, M.P., Sir Ellis Griffith, and Mr. Cyrus Evans were appointed a sub-committee if col- Ject and pre-semt eividence on deivolution in Wales to the Speaker's Committee. The new Secretary is wejil-known in Walsh Liberal circles, and has taken an active part in social, educational, and political movements in the Principality. Mr. Cyrus Evans, the retiring secretary, has secured an important position at Cardiff Docks.

LLAMARTH. VISITORS.—Visitors have been this season exceptionally numerous—some coming from London, Oxford, Liverpool, Manchester, and Cardiff, and a host from the Rhondda*. They seem to have enjoyed themselves well. Those fond of shooting have done well. One party brought home seven hares and m:iny rabbits. As much corn was uncut, birds escaped. Farmers made the best use of the favourable weather and some of the more energetic have finished their harvest and got all their corn in the stack yard in good condition. Crops arc good on the whole, especially wheat. Potatoes ,P are of splendid quality and without disease. Gree-n crops have improved of late. PERSON-A-L.-Tho Rev. Mr. Hoghes and family havqf returned from/ their holiday, greatly improved in health. The churches of Wern and Pencae have much enjoyed the ser- vice of the supplies.

CARDIGAN. CONCERT. -Jezreel Hal), capable of holding nearly 2.000 people, was utilised on Tuesday week for the holding of a concert in aid of the funds for erecting a memorial for fallen heroes. The artistes included Mr. David Evans, A.R.A.M., London. Mr. H. M. Evans, Penbryn, spared no effort in making the con- cert successful. In the absence of Mr. Harry SayceM, Aberystwyth, Mr. William Griffiths, C.C., Goginanfach, presided. The opening song was given by Mr. John Williams, Box Cottage, who was followed by the singing of Miss Janet Davies, Tymawr. Ponterwyd, who won the I chief recitation prize at the National Eistedd- fod. Mr. David Morgan, Bow Street, recited. A fine song was sung by Mr David Evans, who was encored, as was also a song by Mrs. Capt Richards, Mount Pleasant, and Miss Gwennie Morgan, a London soprano. The second part commenced with a sang by JVfr. Richard Leonard (baritone), who delighted the audi- ence and was likewise encored. Mr. David Morgan having recited, Miss Mary J. Evans, soprano, Penygarn. followed with a song. Miss Janet Davies of National Eisteddfod fame, also sang. Votes of thanks were accorded the Chairman for presiding and to the artistes The solo in Hen Wlad fv Nhadau'' was taken by Mr. David Morgan, Bow Street.

DREFACH- OBITUARY.—Tho death occurred at Swan- sea, of Mrs Elizabeth Evans^ wife of Mr. Wm. Evans. cattle dealer, Dolwerdd. Slio was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs R. J<5nes, Ogof Woollen Mills, and a sister of xDr. J. Havard Jones, Clydach. She was highly respocted in the neighbourhood. MEMORIAL. On Sunday an impressive memorial service to the twenty-two heroes from the parishes of Llangeler and Penbryn was held in 4 field at Drefach. The Clergy and Ministers from the two parishes took part in the united service. The conductor of the singino. was Mr. Michael Davies. The Last Post was sounded, and Bargo'od Tivy Male' Voice led by Mr. Albert Evans, Perthiteg, samg "Y DelYn Aur." A collection was made which will bo divided among the widows and dependants of the fallen heroes. The service was arranged by the local branch of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers Federation.

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Arran Oatmeal. NEW INDUSTRY AT BALA. Someone has defined a philanthropist as one who can grow two blades of grass where only one grew before. Judged by that canon, a person or syndicate of persons who. through their enterprise and energy are able to pro- vide a means of livelihood for a number of their neighbours at home under satisfactory conditions, have some claim also to the title, though they may regard it purely from the point of view of business and remain content with whatever measure of reward that success brings. Bala, apart from an occasional fait or market, has always been content to be regarded as a rather sleepy agricultural and educational centre. Living on the traditions of its glorious past—the spacious days of Rev ThomM Charles, of Sunday School and Bible Soc iety fame, and of the local associations with those men of mighty intellects Dr. Lewis Edwards, Dr. John Parry, the Rev. Michael Jones, and Dr. Thomas Charles Edwards, it prides itsetf on the history of its great religious assemblies, its famous Green now intersected by the rail- way. and on the fact that it gave to Meri- oneth and to Wales its first really democratic representative, the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, whose statue adorns its main street. Visitors to this favoured spot often express surprise that the charms of tho district are not made more widely known to the great public outside—its many romantic points of interest, its fine and health-giving walks, its expanse of water in the famous Bala Lake, which h86 inspired the muse of many a poetic soul and captured the imagination of many an artist. Bala is well laid out—its street long, straight and weil kept. lined with massive trees that provide a welcome shade in the heat of summer, leading from the picturesque village of Llanfor (in whose ivv-covered church lie the co'ours of the original Militia recruited in the district which has developed into the historic Royal Welsh Fusiliers, now a rgiment of more than thirty battalioais with brilliant records in clime), to L'anycil, beautifully situated at the Lake sido where lie the remains of men whose names are household words in Wales, and Gn to Llanuwchllyn, a village that has produced men of eminence in various spheres of life. In business matters, however, Bala has been content to proceed along the old safe lines, eschewing all innovations and experiments save only an attempt to popularise a brand of aereated waters, and a. yet mora luckless attempt to capture the market with Welsh whisky. Either the attempt was premature or Wevt.li consumers did not .take kindly to whiskey. Certain it is that the distillery at Frongoch has been for some years the place of interment of a large body of German prisoners. Now an industry tha.t seems likely to com- mand considerable support has been estab- lished. The uplands of the district, cold and severe in winter, have always been noted for tho quality of the oats grown there, and local mills have thriven on the conversion of the oats into oatmeal which has always commanded a ready sale. A private company of local men and one London Welshman has been formed to plaoe on the market this essentially-Welsh product in a form that will attract much wider public support and appreciation. In order to elicit information regarding the steps already taken and the prospect for the future, our representative called on Mr. J. B. Parry, who courteously conducted him round the factory and readily gave every information possible. Mr. Parry is, well-known in the public life of the district. He was a member and ex- chairman of the Urban Council and associated with other public bodies. He is a son of ex- Inspector Parry, for two generations one of the most popular officials on the Cambrian Railways Coast system, now enjoying a well- earned rest. He is also a partner in the firm of Messrs. John Parry and Co., founded by his uncle the late Mr. John Parry, C.C.. Glan- tegid, one of the most progressive and pros- perous firms in the country, having branches at Bala and Corwem and owning three mills for grinding corn, etc. Mr Parry acquired the extensive premises now converted into a fac- tory several years ago with an eye to the present venture. It extends from a wide fiontage on the main street to Plasey-street at he rear and comprises buildings easily con- vertible into business blocks (with abundant scc-pe for future enlargements at a compara- tively small outlay. The portion of the factory now in working order is exceptionally well arranged, the walls and flooring heavily con- creted, giving no possible lodgment to rodents, however minute. No expense is being spared to provide for the health and comfort of the staffs. A large number of young women in white overalls, busily engaged in the various forms of the conversion of the raw oatmeal to the dainty cakes destined to please and satisfy the palates of the great public Outside, pro- vides a pleasing picture. On the day of the visit mecha.nics from one of tho leading engineering firms of the Mid- lands were erecting a tangle of machinery; but in another part the progress of manufac- ture on solid sycamore tables was proceeding apaca without a vestige of bustle, or confusion with surenes9 of touch that wag remarkzable, having re- gard to the novelty ,of the work. and the brittleness of the material handled. Here masses of Gossamer squares, sweetened and crisp, were baked in extensive patent ovens and conveyed on trays fitted to iron trestles Reeled to the cooling rooms ready to be packed by deft fingers into "Arran" packets There the more solid, but no less palatable un- sweetened triangles were cut and baked on larg. patent hot plates The impression given by the high-vaulted roofed rooms, well lighted and ventilated, is one of scrupulous care for cleanliness, order, ana method, and an elimination of all waste. The office department is so placed as to com- mand a full view of the working floor of the factory, which is replete with every device for the comfort and hygienic welfare of the girls and men employed. Provision has also been made in a separate department for the manu- facture of the boxes in which the products are despatched. There are spacious store rooms for the materials involved in the manufacture. Mr. Parry showed tho order books of the firm for the current month. and the previous months, showing a great advance in the demand from all parts of Wales and large centres in England. One of the leading Liverpool stores had given a week's window display and demon- stration to the "Arran" products, backed by tastefully-designed advertising matter, with gratifying results for both parties. Several of the large firms in London have also taken up the specialities and are creating a demand in the Metropolis. A satisfactory start has been made in the manufacture of various forms of slab cakes which are likely to be in as much request as the "Arran" oat products. Mr Parry informed our representative that the Company had set out with two guiding aims—to secure the hearty co-operation of their staff and to provide the public with a. ieally first-class article at a price within the reafch of the average buyer. The firms is determined to maintain, and if possible to excel the quality, and under no circumstances use cheap substi- tutes in manufacturing, however profitable, that might, appear to be for the moment. From all indications, the "Arran" products aire likely to demand a large share of public patronage which will necessitate in the near future a con- siderable extension\ of the present premises. Fortunately for the owners, that contingency has been provided for on generous lines, and one can only rejoice at the measure of success already attained, which has abundantly justi- fied the enterprise of the promoters, and heartily wish its further extension. The Com- oany purchase the oats direct from farmers in the district, grind a.nd dress it to the re- quired medium in the Company's mil's, and thus keep every stage of manufacture from the grain to the finished article under direct supervision and control. Success is pretty well assured and deserved while the nrosoerity of the district will also be enhanced. The part- Hers in the Company are Mr. W. O. Wil iams, J.P. of Corwen who is aJrto co.partner with Mr Parrv in the firm of John Parry and Co.; P. LI LI Daniel, Easteheap, London; and Mr. J. B. Parry.

CORRIS YMWELIAD. — Ymwelwvcl a'r ardal gan ddau o weinidogion fu yn; llafurio yma — y Parchn. Ffrwdwpn Lewis, Abertawe. a Richard Rowlands, Trefriw. Pregethodd yr o'af yn Bethania nos Fercher ac yn AberHefeni nos Iau. GAUAF CYNAR.—Boreu dydd Sadwrn gorchuddiwvd Cader Idris ag eira. CHWARELYDDOL. — Dal i adfywio mae chwarelau y cylch gan eu bod yn cvflogi gwqithwyr yn wvthnosol. Gwneir ymdrech eimiol gan Mr. Edward Griffiths, Aberllefeni, a'i gyno-rthwywyr, i ddarganfod chwarelau eraill vn Cwm yr Hengae. RHYDDFRYDOL. — Dea'lwn fod y bald Rhyddfrydig yn symud a disgwylir j Parch. Tecwyn Evang yma dechreu'r mis nesaF. Dywedir hefyd y sefydlir plaid Lafur yma yn fuan.

BOW STREET. SALE OF STOCK.—Messrs. D. I. Rees and Evans conducted a sale of stock at Rhydyhir- uchaf Farm on Saturday. Excellent prices were obtained. I

Mr Lloyd George ON THE NEW WORLD. The Prime Minister addressing the Inter- national Brotherhood Congress at the City TempJe on his return last week from a short holiday in Brittany, had ? audience of over 5,000 people, and many thousands were unable to obtain admission. While his ad- dress was not political in the strict sense of the word, Mr. Lloyd George spoke in the spirit of his message to tho nation published earlier in the week. The old world was crumbling. Many changes had already come—tlie broadonad basis of the franchise, the shorter hours of labour, the altered view of unemployment, and the acknowledgment of the right to a livelihood. Many more changes woud have to take place. Slums would have to go; great armaments—not only those of Germany—would, he hoped, go; and he hoped the "long-drawn and wretched mla- undta.ding" between Irelamd a.nd the rest of the United Kingdom would disappear. Some people spoke of him as if he were the loading counsel for the old order of things. ''Rather than be that," said the Pretmier, "I would thifow up my brief to- morrow." The changes vital to a new and better world wore not to be gained by speeches, congresses, o leading articles, but by steady work in tho spirit of comradeship which the wan evoked, and the spirit of fairplay between all classes. Mr. Lloyd George had one of the best audicricee, and the speech was one of the best of his «araar. Among those pretext were Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., Mr. A. T. Davies, M.P., Mr. William George (the Premier's brother), Captain F. Guest, M.P., Sir Richard Mathias, the Rev J. T. Rhys, Captain Ernest Evan9, Sir William Suther- land, M.P, Mr. EVin R. Davies, and Miss Stevenson, the Premier's private secretary. Mr. Ward, secretary of the Brotherhood Conference, in proposing a vote of thanks to M118 Premier, referred to "Brother David Lloyd George," and "God bless him" rang from the audience.—Mr T. Howells. Canadian secre- ta.ry of the Conference, spoke 8.9 one born in H,, Principality, and said it was understood the Premier wa« going to America. It was liqped that both in the States and in Canada hq woud speak on a Brotherhood platform. mqy lockfd on him as a great leader in the religious life of the world. The audience rose en masse when the vote of thanks was carried with acclamation. Dr. Clifford who presided, said David Ltoyd George was one of his truest and most attached friends.

HARLECH. PARISH COUNCIL.— Llandanwg Parish Council met on Friday evening, present Mr. Edward Griffith, Penybryn, in the chair; Mr. J. Morris, vice-chairman: Messrs G. Jones-Wil- liams, John J one", Clogwyn Viiia; Owen Morris, and Robert Owen. clerk. A letter was received from Mr. Roberts Jones, in reply to an application for a. small holding for ex-Soldier Evan Jones, saying the application will be con- sidered. It was decided to write to Mr Roberts Jones asking if the County Council Small Hold- ings Committee had paid any attention to the list of small farms added to larger farms in Harlech area. A letter was read from MT. Lloyd Roberts Cerrigygwaenydd, complaining of tho state of the drains on the Morfa, making the streams, unfit for watering cattle. It was decided to refa- the matter to Mr. Thomas Jones, sanitary inspector.—A letter was read from Mr. T. G. Thomas, secretary of the local branch of Comrades asking that ex-service men should have the first chance of workmen's cot- tages to be built at Harlech. It was agreed to bear the application in mind.—A letter was 'read from Mr. W. Lewis, secretary of Harlech Branch of the National Union of General Workers, suggesting sites for workmen's cot- tages and saying that according to the Act cottagers are intended for manual workers who should have first refusal. This matter will re- ceive attention.—It was resolved to write to Mr Thomas, clerk of the Rural Council, asking that if at any time the Council should visit Harlech it should meet the Parish Council.—It was decided to allocate the balance of peace day fund to the Council's town improvement fund. —It was agreed to ask the District Council to put the Profiteering Act in force forthwith and that milk vendors should meet the Council on Tuesday to discuss the winter sunnly and the changes.—It was decided to call Mr. Thomas Jones's attention to the road leading to the Station past Tanleth as being dangerous and in bad ondition. and to write to the County Council Main Roads Committee urging the Committee to get Harlech main road tar- macadamised. as nromised s'nee 1914, its present condition being dangerous for cycle and motor traffic. WARSHIPS.—Warships of the Second Squadron sheltered in tho Bay from Saturday to Monday, and on Sunday night gave a flash- light display. Early Sunday morning two biplanes flew over the town. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday Mrs Fred Uovd, Llwynonn. met with an accident through slip- ping on a banana skin. and broke her arm. SALE OF WORK.—On Friday a sale of work in aid of LI a nf air Institute was held in the Council School.

PONTERWYD. SUCCEFS.—Miss Mary Janette. Jones. New Tnn. obtained the senior certificate of the Central Welsh Board with distinction in two subjects. CONCERT.—In the concert given at the C.M. Chapel a feature was the singing of Mt David Evans, a native of Ponterwyd. The following also took part:—Aberystwyth Party including Mr. D. J. Lewis, Miss M. Hopkins, Misses Maggie and Eunice Lewis, Miss Catherine Jones. Mr. D.' J. Morgan, and Miss M. J. Evaiis, of Penygarn: Mr J. Jones, Cwmbach; Miss Grace Bennett. Cardiff; Mr. W. J. Davies. Dole, Devil's Bridge: and Mr. D. W. 'Davies, Ty Mawr. A recitation was given by Miss Janet Davies, Ty Mawr, winner at this year's National Eisteddfod. The singing of the test piece at Ysbytty Ystwyth eisteddfod was given by the successful choir, conducted by Mr. John Morgan, Ystumtuen. The chair was taken by Mr. Vausrhan Davies, Carnarvon, yi the absence of Mr. Barclay Jenkins, Aberystwyth. Mrs. Herbert Davies, Penllwyn, was accompanist.

LLANBEDR ME", SALE.—On Saturday Mr. Henry Roberts offered for sale by auction freehold farms, the conditions of sale having been read by Mr J. Humphrey Jones, solicitor. Portmadoc. Gwern- einon Farm, 186 acres, Mrs. Jones, tenant, was withdrawn at £3.000, Maesvraelfor Farm, 106 acres, was bought by the tenant (Salmon Jones) at £1,500; Pengarth Uchaf, small holding, was sold to the tenant (Gwen Price) previous to the sale; Penygarth Tsaf smail holding, 12 acres, was sold to tenant, J. Pugh, £650: meadows the village, about 5 acres, was sold pre- vious to sale, at £300, to n". Evans, the tenant. Subseouentlv Hafodycoed, 18 acres; was offered for sale. Mr. Breese (Mesrs Bree^ei Jones and Casson) were solicitors for t 11 venders. The property was sold to Mr. Wil- liams, Penarth. SMTTHFTELD.—On Monday Mr John Dav'ec "nd Mr. Har-y Parry and Sons, Carnarvon, re- started the Smithfield. GOLF.—In the draw for a newspaper com- petition to be played at Radyr, near Cardiff, prepared by Mr. M. J. Walker, golf profes- sional, Harlech, hon. secretary, appear the names of J. H. Jones, Nevin t- R. S. FAnie. Penarth; Alex Ross, Abcrdovey, v. T. R. Jukes, Whitchurch; and L. G. Ross, junior, Aberdovey, v. Robert Walker, Southerndown

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CORRESPONDENCE MULTIPLYING MEDICAL OFFICIALS AND DISTURBING INFANT WELFARE WORK. Sir,—I was glad to see Portmadoc Council, led by its Chairman and Dr. Pierce Jones following the weighty load of Gwyrfai Coun- cil in vehemently protesting against the threatened supplanting of Dr. Lloyd Owen from his infant work in South Carnarvonshire. Surely it is high time that Boards of Guardians and other bodies should look a little further into the ever-mounting expenditure in the county without discourag- ing any means of betterment. Let m5 say at once that I hold no brief for Dr. Lloyd Owen, who like another Lloyd may be trusted to win his own battle in the long run. The main question is the interest»j8|f the help'oss mothers and helpless babes our midst. Are their interests to be sacrificxl to some "mympwy" or vain technicalities? The crucial questions are two-fold. Has Dr. Lloyd Owen neglected his ordinary work ? The Gwyrfai and Portmadoc Councils situ- ated so far apart, have given their answer to that. Are then his services in connection with infant clinics inefficient? Did not one of his clinics (Penygroes) capture the coveted shield last year, and have not two of his clinics (Penygroes and Rhostryfan), been bracketed second in the county this year? After so many years, Dr. Lloyd Owen may be regarded as an expert in the work. Is all that knowledge and experience to be thoughtlessly 1 jettisoned? It sounds almost like swopping horses in mid-stream. It is placing the clinics in jeopardy. Tbe poor mother and the devoted presidents and secretaries and lady helpers at the clinics have no voice in the matter. They are merely pawns in the game! And in favour of whom i he to be sup- planted? Is it in favour of local doctors? Dr. Pierce Jones of Portmadoc said that he would not dream of taking the work from Dr. Lloyd Owen, and expressed his strong conviction that independant, non-pract- ising doctor (Dr. Owen) would be fairer to all concerned. Is it then in favour of a brand-new doctor for the county—man or woman—Welsh-spaaking, or otherwise—that Dr. Lloyd Owen is to be supplanted? Can the county afford another whole-time medical officer, close on the heels of Dr. Lerwia of Nevin., only newly-appointed to assist Dr. Parry-Edwards? Can the) county afford tbe salary and travelling expenses of another new doctor to visit a limited number of clinics for a-n hour or two in the afternoon, for all centres naturally insist on having the baby olinics in the afternoon. If Dr. Parry-Edwards and Dr. Lloyd Owen wore able to keep things going (including infant clinics) during the war, suro(y the two, together with Dr. Travis and Dr. Lewis (both roturned from the army), can do tha whole work of the county in these times of stress without the necessity of appointing a fifth whole-time county doctor. Rather let the wc.rk bo re-arranged and keep the existing officers fully occupied. We will leave the matter at that for the present, hoping that sanity will prevail in our public bodies. Otherwise surely this is a case for a public inquiry b the new Ministry of Health, which is pledged to keip watch on expenditure) and the prevention of overlapping.—I am etc., OBSERVER. P.S.—Is it true that inequality of treatment has been meted out to Dr. Tarvis and Dr. Lloyd Owen? SUNDAY POSTAL DELIVERY. Sir,—In your issue of September 12th in connection with Portmadoc Council meeting, there is the following statement:—" The Post- master General wrote that he will consider the question of restoring Sunday postal fac- ilities in the event of the provision of a train service. Sunday services had been maintained at Bangor fcnd Barmouth Hecause suitable tmin services were available." Evidently, the members of Portmadoc Coun- cil think they have a grievance and have been agitating for a Sunday delivery out there is another vital aspect to this question Have they and other councils ever stopped to con- sider what it means to the postal workers? It is not only a local matter, but affects the whole postal service. Do they realise that to ena1>b their letters to be delivered on Sunday workers in other towns have to be on duty till Sunday morning. Thousands of cir- culars, religious and otherwise, arttj dumped in the post on Saturday, so that they will be delivered cn Sunday—a day of rest—and so convenient for reading them. When other workers are even asking for a five-day week, Welsh councils are evidently out to compel railway and postal workers to work not only six days and nights, but Sundays as well. Why? Must they have their business letters on Sunday morning? London, with all its trade, can do without a Sunday delivery. Cannot the small towns of Wales give their businesses a rest on God's day? Lord Rothermore, in an article on national economy, stated—"That abomination of country life, Sunday delivery, should be in- stantly abolished. If London can do without a Sunday delivery, surely the provinces can." That is a business man's opinion. There tis another important aspect, that should make an appeal to my fellow-country- men—the religious aspect. I have heard many /exhortations from pulpit and press as to the lack of interest the workers are taking jn religion, but never a word aigainst the workers being compelled to work on railways, in mines, and post offices on the Sabbath. God, through religion, has given us our Sunday as a day of rest and meditation. No man has any moral right to deprive another of that divine blessing. Where are the ideals for which we waged j the war and dug a million graves in France? It is a funny world. Man's inhumanity to man, etc." As a Christian I appeal to fellow- Christians Llew Hughes. London. THE DOVEY RIVER. Sir,—With reference to the contemplated enquiry as to the merits of opening out Gare. Pool to the Aberdovey net fishermen, may I' be permitted, as an old resident at Aberdovey as one who has interests in the Dovey Valley higher up, and who may per- haps be assured to be a well-wisher to the Dovey Club 'of which I am a mem- ber, and also to the Aberdovey net fishermen, to express my views for what they are worth and also to correct what I am convinced are wrong impressions now held by many at Aberdovey regarding the personnel and the working of the Dovev CI-bp Weare supposed to be living in times if give and take, and my object in writing thii letter is to attempt to show how the ° two opposing sides—the Aberdovey net fishermen j and the Dovey Club actually stand in this matter, and how much more important it is for Machynlleth and the other towns in the Dovey Valley, than it is for Aberdovey, that the salmon fishing should, if possible, be im- provod. Befpre doing so, I would Kke first of all to say a few words regarding the natural adfvan- tages of the two districts. Taking Aberdovey first, is there fony place more blessed by Providence with so many and so varied attrac- tions for visitors and residants, apart alto- gether from the salmon' fishing? Abordovey has excellent golf lirks. It has sailing, bath- ing, and boating, all of which are a large source of income. It has trawlincr for various kinds of It has mussel beds. It has whiting codling, and bass fishing, and outside in the Bay fine mackerel fishing a.ud a. herring season. A 'personal friend of mine who goes after mackerel almost every day tens me that for weeks past his average take of mackerel has been twenty to thirty dozen a day, and if a hundred boats went out every day they -4ould all, I ^upp^se, po the without overfishing the sea or oflerflcoding the fish market. ( What, I may ask, have Machynlleth and the other small towns up the Dovey Valley, such as Cemmaes and Llanwrin, to offer as an jn- ducement. to residents and visitors exefint the rod and line fishing in the Dovey? My object in drawing this comparison is in order to show that Machynlleth and the Dovey Valley are far more dependent on the upkeep of the salmon fishing in the Dovey than Aberdovey is. I know from conversations with Aber- dovey men that the idea prevails among them that the Dovey Fishery Club is nothing more than a club for a few idle individuals with money to spare and who like to enjoy a selfish amusement among themselves As a matter of fact, there are no fewer than sixty members of the Club, and these members have certain privileges given them to give fr*ee days fishing to their guests and relatives. Further, ten daily tickets are given free on certain days to ministers of religion, trades- men, and workmen residing in the Dovev -Valley. I have made a calculation that if all members and their friends and others were to go out fishing on the same day there might be over seventy rods on what is after ttk about twelve miles of water. Do the Aberdovey men realize that if tho Dovey fishing deteriorated sensibly the con- sequence would be thaf, the Dovey Club mem- bers who pay tiheir £ 20 a year each cou'd J hardly be attracted to the neighbourhood? I do not think it is too much to say that the country residences might come to be unoccu- pied, for it is a. certainty that it is the fish- ing which attracts the great majority of the residents. Again, would not the hotels and lodging heuses ba y.ufferers? Further. my Aberdovey friends may not be aware that the chief farms in the Dovey Valley take in fishermen as lodgers throughout the summer To return toi AbercJcwey, what would be the monetary loss if the net -almon fishing were given up altogether? In the first place, it would not affect the arrival of tI. single visitor, and I venture to say that, judging by the return of net licences taken out for the past twenty years. the net salmon fishing is not of the great importance it was made out to be by its advocates. At the enquiry at Aberdovqv fa point was ma<1 of the hard- ships that had been suffered by the salmon net fishermen at Aberdovey by the closing of Gareg Pool. It was represented that their very living had been seriousy affected, and this for the benefit of a club of wel-to-do gentlemen. At the Barmouth meeting the Clerk read out the number of net licences taken out each year. I will take some of iho the years prior to the closing of Gareg Pool in 1912—Tn 1901. four; 1903, three; 1906, three; 1907, one; 1908. two. I think I am right in saying that two or thnea amateurs like the Bishop of Bangor and others have in the past boen in the habit of taking out net licences for sport, so it is pos- sible that in some of the years quoted no licences at an were taken out by Aberdovey fishermen. It seems to me that it cannot bo seriously contended that Aberdovey not fisher- "men stand, to lose much compared with the loss that Machyn;}eth and the Dovey Valley are threatened with should the fishing continue to fall off in the future as it ha& done during the past twenty years. Further, it should be borne in mind that the Dovey Club pays a staff of river keepers who presumably protect the 8p:twningbeds and in others ways spends a good deal of money in attempting to im- prove the fishing, and in so doing should benefit the fishing for all parties. J. M. Howell. Plas Penhelig, Aberdovey. POLICE PAY. PEACE AND RETRENCHMENT. Sir,—I read with much satisfaction your trenchant and much-called-for protest in your paper of the 12th. Can you tell your readers how our great House of Commons came to give unlimited power to the Home Secretary to over-ride and destroy the powers and dut:<v< eiven bv Act of Parliament to all local authori- ties? Can you tell us what was the majority in favour of the new Act and did the members of Cardiganshire and Merionethshire vigor- ously oppose it or vote for it? I think yo-i will agree that the general minion is that ? n who are responsible for this bit of retrench- ment" have quite lost their bends and a courts ^disastrous to the nation to lubricate the nsssing of the Act giving the power to the Home Secretary: but also containing a clause prohibiting the police from joining a urn'on. key to this far reaching folly. I fear that the hugo new burden now im- posed on the country is a matter of small im- port compared with the serious influence it will have throughout the country on wages and salaries: as you cogently remark in effect: services which are wholly unproductive are now by Government dictation to be paid for at a much higher ra.te than Ïgi nnid for most services of nroduetion and this at a time when the Prime Minister and other great ministers have months past been threatening the country with ruin unless production be ;11- creased. "Production" they say, and auite ri?htlv no doubt, is the one and only salvation. Yet they single out a branch of public service wholly unproductive nnd comoel all authorities to nearly double the pay, and, moreover, when the members of that service were content with the recent previous Iarre increase. What must be the influence of this on those who work at production! We can all surmise, and I fear we shall know to our cost all too soon. It. annears from your leader you nave not noticed "that all members of the force are to have country houses, free or as the case may be. thei- rents paid for them. For instance, the chiefs of the North Wales counties arc to be provided with a house or jE60 per annum and to this must be added the trifle of say S15 15s. (probably rising annually) for rates. Probably very few of your readers are a.w.are of the extent of the increase in pay and allowances, and. I believe, it would interest many of them to know more about it, if you '•an snare room for the information. Ten of the twenty-five constables ii this cnuntv will receive from the 1st Anri! last (the Home Secretary goes back to the 1st April to show the country he is quite alive to the folly of the whole business, otherwise why make the increase apply six months hack), but to nro- ten ""nstahles win receive S4 15s. weekly three S4 12s. 6d,: six £4 0". to £4 2s. and the six others from £3 18s. to £3 10s. A notable fact is that after only ten years service a constable gets £4 10s. and ultimately £4 153. So far, I have stated only the cash pay, but that is not nearly all tho remuneration. I must, add Is. M. a week for boots, some pounds a year for clothing, ome pounds for coal. and still more pounds for rent and rates for house and rrarden. There are yet further sub- stantial benefits, namely, fwo-thirds of full nay a a pension on retirement and a ensiOy, for the wife if she survives if he- husband has served five years. The result of all this is that at some little humdrum villages where On the occasion of funemls a fow people congregate, the con- stable's services cost the grateful ratepayers and taxpayers (every person being- included in the latter, directly or indirectly), something over S5 a week. Well might Dr, J..Tones sav rt our Standing Joint Committee mceting-" If I had half a dozen sons I should be inclined to rvut them all in tho county police force. Yours faithfully R. C. Anwyl

EFFECT OF PROFITEERING ACT. Tradesman, fearful of the Profiteerino- Act, have begun to put their house in order. A spontaneous decrease t of prices has set in Good suits for JE4 4s. and JE5 5s. are to be sn in tailors' windows in the West End. where a few weeks ago nothing of the sort was displayed at less than £8 8s. Morning coats and vests are offered at £4 17s. 6d. It is possible to buy wool!»n half_ho^e at 2s. 6d. and 3s. the pair, silk ties of excellent quality for 3s. 6d. and man's underwear of medium weight for 6s. lid. and 7s. lid. the garment, and for 30s. boots of good quality, marked at 35s. at the beginning of summer. Fruit prices show a downward tendency also. Apples at 4d. a.nd plums at 6d. tip 8d. a pound are frequently seen and tbe 4d. and 5d. banana has come down to 2jd. and 3d. "We can only think," said an official, "that the Profiteering Act is having a strong moral effect."

========= I DISABLED SOLDIERS. At a meeting of Carnarvonshire Employ, mejit Committete a discussion are on the training of disabled ex-service man. It wag pointed out, that though the task lot provid- ing the neoessary centres for training has so far proved difficult, that the training depart- ment in Wales, as the result of unoeasing efforts, had beeji able to establish centres in Newtown, Wrexham, Blaenau Festinicg and Bangor, for giving men instruction in basket- making, bejot repairing, saddleiry, woaving diamond cutting. Having in view the abund- ance of undeveJope.d resources, it was thought that Carnarvonshire should not lack the enter- prise necessary for the establishment of in- dustries which would provide not only train- ing for men, but also permanent re- munerative employment for them after period of training. It was urged that local autiioritie.3 should proceed as rapidly as pos- sible with building schemes to provide employ- ment for ex-soldiers and civilians out pf work. Employers generally in Carnarvonshire were invited to give to the national scheme for the absorption of ex-soldiers in employment all the assistance which it deserved.

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