The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Hill Climbing. FOOD THAT MAKES IT A PLEASURE. "I have a large amount of laborious brain- fatiguing work to do," write* a young lady. Aftet, returning from the ( ffice I have found myself so completely exhausted that I was unable to engage in any recreation or amusement "1 tried several expensive tonics without effect, and finally noticing an advertisement of Grape- Nuts as a food recommended to brainworkers in place of porridge, I purchased a package' and tried it. I found it extremely palatable, and after a week's use (two meals a day) I noticed a general improvement in my condition, the feeling of ex- treme exhaustion W"i growing less, 4Ld my strength visibly increased. "I began to put on flesh, and felt ready to enter into the amusements of the other members of the family, and now, after using the food for eleven months, I am like a new person. I have absolutely no sensation of fatigue; my bra;ii is clear, eyes bright, skin rosy and healthy, and my muscles have strengthened to a marked degree. I am now able to walk from the office home, a distance of 3} miles, up one of the steepest hills for which our City is famous, and to e>.jg»ge in any amusements that come in I my way, without any sensution of extra fatigue. I am also using your Postum Food 'Joflee j with excellent results. My sister-in-law wiites me that she uses it also, and has not suffered from the distressing Bick headaches she formerly had." Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., Temple-cham- bers, Temple-avenue. E C.

Carmarthenshire County Govern- ing Body. CLOSING ITS CAREER. A special meeting of the County Governing Body for Carmarthenshire was lv.d in Carnvmhen Guild- hall on Friday, Mr Charles Lloyd, Wannifor, the chairman, presiding. There were also present Lady Hills-Johnes, Dolaurothi Miss Bessie Thomas Mrs Lloyd, Llanelly Sir Lewis Morris Principal W Evans Rev Prof. Jones Mr Tregoninir, (jun.) Mr J W Nicholas Rev W Davies, Llandilo Rev W Thomas, Whitland and Mr Tichard together with the clerk (Mr Powell, solicitor, Llandilo). The Chairman said he had been given to under- stand that possibly they might not meet there again .s a County Governing Body. Their life as a County Governing Body from Juiy, 1894, to K>f)3, was in point of years a short one, but he felt that the work which had been done during that time had been any- thing but small, and lie was anxious, before that body came to an end, to thank everyone who had had any- to do with its woik most heartily and cordially for the single-heartedness and earnestness of purpose they ha.d shown in what was ever dear to the heart of every Welshman—the educating and bettering of his country. The enthusiasm which, they remembered, was stirred up throughout the counties of Wales when intermediate schools were first started would always live in the memories of those who parsed through that time, and they could not help feeling proud of their localities and their country when they thought that the upshot of that had been that nine-five intermediate (schools had been started in the Principality, with over 8,000 children attending them. The resnlt-who call tell what it meant e-tijej to the generation just coming after them or to future generations ? The idea that true education meant specialisation was very far from the minds of those who had the true interests of education at heart, because it was not simply specialisation, it was not simple instruction and the pouring of so much know- ledge, more or less slowly, into the heads and hearts of the boys and girls, but it went a great deal further than that—it was the discipline of the life, and the making of methods and habits in the life of school boys and girls that was to make them good men and women :tnd worthy of the country in which they lived. It would not be true to say that they were glad that, another body was going to take up their work. At the same time he could aasure the County Council that the Governing Body did not wish to thwart the Council in any way, but the Governing Body were glad to hand over a clean sheet of good work done, with earnest purpose all through it, and in under- taking the responsibility, which they were proud to say had not been shirked, the Governing Body wished the County Council God-speed. (Hear, hear, and applause.) An important letter from the Board of Edilation with regard to the proposed establishment of a county school iu the Amman Valley was referred to the ne« Education Committee, and other business was tran- sacted. It was decided to hold another special meeting on Mircli ,'I st, and to terminate the County Governing Bo ly's life by having a dinner afterwards, at which the three gentlemen who have occupied the chair Will be the hosts for the occasion, and the other me of the committee their guests. *—— — r

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St. David's Day Celebration at Llandyssul. The annual St David's Day dinner, promoted by Trigolion Gwladgarol Llandyssul," was held on Wednesday evening, the 4th inst., at the Porth Hotel, when a fairly good number assembled around the festive board in honour of the Patron Saint of Wales. Mr T Thomas, solicitor, presided, while the vice- presidential chairs were filled by Messrs A W Rees, Metropolitan Bank, and W G Edwards, Lloyds Bank. The secretarial duties were ably disposed of by Mr Joshua W Evans, Golden Mortar. Thorough justice having been done to a splendid repast-, the loyal toasts, viz, that of "The King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and all the members of the Royal Family." were proposed from the chair after which Mr W G Edwards gave a flute solo. The president gave the toast of the evening, "The immortal Dewi Sant." I This toast was given musical honours, the solo being sung by the Rev D Jones, curate, and the company present joining in the chorus. The remaining portion of the programme was as follows Flute solo, Mr W G Edwards toast, The Clergy and Ministers of all I Denominations," Mr E R Jones, Tregroes replies by the Rev D Jones, curate, and W Hughes, Llangeler. After this toast had been duly honoured, the Presi- dent having requested perfect silence, said that they had nftw a sacred duty to perform, and that he knew he was only voicing the feelings of each and all in inviting a reverent tribute to the memory of the late respected Vicar. There had, of course, been other worthy dead during the past year, but the late M Jenkins had been with them at all of the previous St David's celebrations, and if life and health had been vouchsafed to him, he would doubtlessly have been with them that evening. As a token of respect to his memory, the President requested all to stand up reverently for a few moments in thtir places. The company having thus honoured the memory of the late Vicar, the programme was again proceeded with. Song, Mr G H Cann. Toast, "Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces," Mr W G Edwards reply, Dr H H Davies, Rock House. Song (topical), Dr Tom Evans. Toast, The Land we live in," Mr Charles Lloyd, Waunifor reply, Mr A W Rees. Song, Dr Tom Evans. Toast, The Town its Institutions and Trade," Mr E J Davies, New Quay and replied to by Messrs L C Farleigh, Supply Stores, and B Jenkins, uomerian Press. I Toast," The Ladies," Mr Charles Lister response by Mr Joshua W Evans. Toast, "The President," Mr A W Rees. Toast, "Hose and Hostess," the President. Interesting Ceremony at Llan- dawke Church. On Sunday, March 8th, a special service was held in the above church at 3.30 p.m., when the statue of St Margaret of Matloes, together with the ancient Ogam Stone, were unveiled. The first part of the service was conducted by the rector, the Rev T. Jenkins, our rural dean vicar of Laugharne. Rev John Thomas M.A., said the proper prayers, and the Rev H. Jones, B.A., rector of Eglwyscummin, read the lessons. The Ver. Archdeacon of Carmarthen preached a suitable and most effective and interesting sermon. He dealt minutely on the history of St Margaret of Marloes, and her connection with this ancient parish church, to which the dense congregation listened attentively and took great interest in. He also referred to the patriotism and generosity of Mr T. J. Harris, the sole owner of this parish, who, unfortunately, died suddenly before the work was practically executed, who had kindly promised to defray the expense and as his representatives, his brothers and sisters, are people of generous disposition, though being Nonconformists, yet patriotic and kind t the old Mother Church, they carry out their late brother's wish. The service was full choral, under the conductorship of Mr W. L. Mathias, the organist of Pendine Church, and Mr Davies, the schoolmaster. Miss Jones, Lianmilo, pi yed the harmonium. The weather happened to be most favourable, and an immense congregation came together, so much that more than half were not able to go in. The chief mover in the work in having it executed is Mr G. G. T. Treharne, manager of Llan- milo Estate, of 28, Bedford-row, London, who is a great arclueologist, and takes deep interest in all Church work in the neighbourhood. He, together with the Squire of Llanmilo, Mr M. Jones, and Mrs Jones, have been the instruments for the restoration of several churches in the locality. Mrs and Miss Jones also assisted Miss Jones and Mrs William Morse, the Rectory, to entertain the clergy and friends at the rectory. After the service the follow- ing inscription was engraved on the slate on which the statue is laid :—" This effigy is probably that of Margaret Marlos, daughter of Robert Marlos, Knight, and of Margaret his wife, sister of Grey De Bony an, K.C., Lord Marcher of Laugharne, 1330 to 1391, who partly rebuilt this and the neighbouring church of Eglwyscummin, and dedicated them to his ancestress and patroness, St Margaret of Scotland, in honour of his niece. This effigy, broken in three places, was found in the churchyard, and placed here at the ex- pense of the late Thomas Jones Harris, Esq., by the rectcr, Thomas Jenkins."

Piudential Assurance Company, Limited. In other columns the reader will find the balance- sheet of the Prudential Assurance Company (Limited), as presented in the report of the directors and recently submitted to the 54th annual meeting of the company at the Hulborn Bars, London. The statement is a plain one, showing at a glance the colossal business transacted by the company. There is never any attempt to em- bellish the annual reports, for, indeed, rhetorical flourishes would be supererogatory and out of pl?ce. For many years the Piudential has occupied a towering position in the insurance world, and a fact that speaks volumes in itse.f is that the gigantic organisation is con- stantly growin;. As year succeeds year, the widespread and national character of the company's opeiations is brought out with i rjati r foiej. It", enormons assets, well distributed and profit-yielding, and its enlightened methods, have been, and are still, the wonder and :1d. mirations both of experts and th- general community. This means that the whole of the huge machinery must work smoothly and automatically, with the result that it ii not only holding its own against strong oppoa!t on, but has been able to increase its income very substantially, and, bast of all, to add very cjnsiderab'.y to the invested funds, and that the directors were able to give their policy ho'ders the same bonus as in previous years. Fr.,m whatever aspect the figures in the balance-sheet (fth-t c mpany are regarded, one cannot fail to be struck by their two-fold character, showing, first, results as a commercial enterprise of the highest order, and, sccjnd, what may be termed unparalleled magnitude, at any rate so far as this country is cole-rnew Dealing with the ordinary branch, the total premiums received during the yeir were £ 3,(io 1,458, being an increase of 4:161,503 over those for lUGl. On the other hand, the claims of the year amounted to £ 1,290,003, the number of deaths having been 6,81)5, while endowment aSSl- lances matured to the number of 3,952. The number ot po icies in force in the ordinary section at the end of the year was 6S0, C>"1. Passing to the totals in the indus- trir' brftncli, th" first point to be noted is the gigantic sum received in the shape of premiums— £ 5,690,907, being an increase, compared with 1901, of Cltil,44(;, an amount, euriou.-ly enough, approaching within a few pounds the increase in the other department. As re- gards out-go. the claims of the year amounted to £ 2,140,015. The number of deaths was 212,701, and 3.3G9 endowment assurances matured. The number of free policies granted during the year to those policy-holders of live years' standing who desirel to discontinue their payments, was Si,050, the number in force beinvr 830 88 L The number of free policies which became cltinis durinsr the year was 19.170. The t.>tnl number r.f policies in force at the end of the year was 14 770,805 their average duration is 10 year", while thu average ace of the assured is just over 30 yea-s. The assets of the company, in loth branches, as shown in th" haHne^-sheet. are £ 47.155,201. being an increase of £ 3,8J3,175 over those of 1901. Apropos of this l ist-mentioned sun, there was no remark of Sir Henry Harben's which evoked heartier cheers than his anticipation that by the clo-c of the current year the assets of the company would reach the grand total of 50.00,000 sterling. Mr Hornir-, the deputy chairman, pointed out as a matter of scientific interest, that the ten yea,r¡;' dura- tion of the 14.j million industrial policies represented 147,000,0.10 ytxrti of risk, the magnitude of which figures might he in some degree gauged by the fact that the recently collected combined experience of 62 life offices by the Institute of Actuaries gave under 10,000,000 year-! of risk. Commenting upon the position of the company, the Times state —The ordinary branch life funds at the end of last y,tr were £ 25.127,480, and the valuation by the Hm t:l")Ie w i t li i li ree I)e e cent interest showed a surplus over liabilities of £ 1,018,335, including £ 138,151 brought forward. Out of this the directors have increased the investments reserve fund by £ 150,000 to £ 400,000, and the participating policy-holders will reccivean annual bonus of 30a pBr cent on the sums assured. In tixa industrial branch the life funds were £ 19,765,877, and the valuation by the English Life Ta-'le, No 3, at 3 oer cent interest showed a surplus of 326, in 'hidi"g £ 3.~1,401 brouyht forward. Out of this surplus the directors have increased the reserve ,iind bv £ 150,00.) t'» £ 1,050,010. T ic amounts carried forward were P,101,581 in the ordinary branch and £ 349,190 in t'ne industrial branch. The company has now. in aHdiri^n to 'I) of £ 1.000,000 and full provisi >• for all liabilities, the sum of £ 1,900,C00 which serves the double purpose of providing tgainst del)t-f ciation in the investments and the yieldino profits from interest. The company has no need to sell anv of its investments. ') e present condition of the stock- markets exactly suits a company iike this. which is1 always buying and never sellin/. Th' ^-ndential now assures the lives of over one-third c' tKe population of the British -Isles, and in efficiency and economy of administration it c.,tiid give lessons to most Govern- ment departments."

¡. 160 AC R ov HRMS M twt i NO more rent for farmersi I'llIM'/ I J THE CANADIAN FARMERS' DELEGATES are Visiting the ti/r C0UNTY 0F carmarthen' X J I J Any persons desiring to meet and consult the Delegates with a view to secur- 1 ing information about Canada drawn from their personal experiences as /A/mil |r JI ,'l practical and successful agriculturists, are invited to send their names and /MMI Q\ addresses without delavor communicate with the llml I • Canadian Government Agent,Western Mail Buildings, Cardiff, I 0 from whom pamphlets and all particulars can be obtained free or to Mr. W T .R.. PRESTON, Commissioner of Emigration, 17, Fictoria Street, London, S.W.

LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH GRAND CONCERT,—A first-class concert was held at the schools recently,'and was without doubt the most successful—ifnancially and otherwise-evel held in the place. Over a large attendance Mr T. R. Jones, J.P., Pantglas, presided with his usual geniality, and kept his audience in a good humour throughout the pro- ceedings. The following took part in the programme —Mr I). Ivor Jones, Mr W. Thomas, MrT. Thomas, Pencader Miss S. Thomas and Mr Morris Davies, Mr E. Iiichards, Llandyssul; Miss Richards, Llan- dyssul Mr B. Morgan, Carmarthen Mrs W. Jones, Llanfihangel-Rhosycorn Mr James Morgan, Car- marthen Mr D. Davies, Pencader and Miss Jones. During the evening Mr Francis, Jarmarthen, gave several beautiful selections of music on the gramo- phone. The piano was kindly lent by Mr Jones, schoolmaster, who also acted as accompanist. We may mention that two of the songs rendered during the evening by Mr T, Thomas, Pencader, were com- posed by local authors, and were sung on this occasion for the first time in public, viz., "Bachpen y Morwr," by the Rev P. H. Lewis, Wyddgrug, and Lead, Kindly Light," composed by Mr D. Ivor Jones, school- master, both of which received full justice at the hands of Mr Thomas. The proceeds were devoted to the Church Organ Fund, and we are now in a position to state that the whole of the cost has been defrayed. The concert committee and its officers are to be con- gratulattd on the success of their efforts.

GL YNCOLLEN, NEAR PYLLAUCOCHION. •EISTEDDFOD,—A very successful eisteddfod was held at the above place on the 6th inst. The chair was taken by Mr J. Pyper, Home Farm, Taliaris, who opened the meeting with a very able address, and gave some splendid selections throughout the proceedings at intervals on the graphophone. The conductor was the Rev J, D, Evans. Rsgairnant. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr J. T. Edwards, Board School, Llandilo poetry, &c., Rev J. D. Evans, Esgairnant, Much credit is due to the secretary, Mr Tom C. Evans, Pyllaucochion, and the treasurer, Mr Joseph Davit s, Penybank. Thanks are also due to Mr Evans, Pyllau- cochion, for giving his plaee for the occasion, and looking after the comfort of everybody. The following were the award,,I: -Psitlni 1, E Jones 2, J Evans 3, M Evans. Solo 1, Miss J Richards, Recitation 1, Mr Thomas, Bolahaul. Open solo: 1, Mr Arthur Davies, Llandilo, Duet prize divided between Mr Arthur Davies and friend, and Mr W. Williams and friend. Essay, Mr D Richards, Craigymoch. Duet Misses Richards, Tyisaf. Quartet: Llanwrda Party Impromptu reading Mr Thomas, Bolahaul. Wit Mr John Williams. Chief competition Divided be- tween Hermon Party and Penrhiw Party.

The Most Nutritious. EP PS'S Grateful—Comlorting. IddialkL AF-I& c COCOA Breakfast—Su- )per. TRADE DIRECTORY -¡- CARMARTHEN AND DISTRICT. Auctioneers. J. Howell Thomas & Son, St. Mary-street, Carma then. John Francis, St. Ma-y-street. Carmarthen. Lloyd & Thomas, Quay-street, Carmarthen. Churn Maker and Cooper. Thomas Jones, Quay-street and Market Place, Carmal then. Churn aod Dairy Appliances. Coal Merchant. T. Bland Davies, Coal and Lime Merchant, Blue street, and tI, Quuy-street, Carmarthen. Engravers. C. Rott &. Sons, 17, Orange-street. Swansea. Insnrip tions and Initials engraved, Brass Memorial Tab lets, etc. Family Butchers. J. Lloyd, Familv Butcher, Dark Gate, Carmarthen Fresh Meat Daily. Jones & Co., Wholesale and Retail Butchers, London House, Mausel-street, Carmarthen. Iron Founders. T. Jones A. Son". Agricultural Implement Manufac tuiers, Priory Foundry. Machinery Depot-Corner of Avenue, Priory-street, Carmarthen. Hairdressers. Heddon's Ladies' & Gentlemen's Hair-cutting Rooms, Guildhall square, Carmarthen. Coombings made up. Razors set. Private Ri oin for Ladies and Children. ironmongers. Mrs. W. Phillips, Wholesale and Retail Furnishing Ironmonger, 4 and 5 Dark Gate, Carmarthen. Frederick Jones. Hi, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, Wholesale and Retail Ironmonger. Clearing out Stock. Business for disposal. Jewellers. Davies & Sons, 5. Guildhall-square, Carmarthen Wedding'aud Keeper Rings a Speciality. Printers and Publishers. THE JOCBVAL Company, Ltd., 1 and 2, St. Mary street, Carmarthen, Tobacconist. For Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigareite-1, Pipes, Walking Sticks, &c., go to Heddoo, Guildhall-square, Carmar. then. Cinderallas, 3s 4d pet box, Wine and Spirit Merchants. W. S. Phillips 8c Co., King-streat, Carmarthen. Sole Proprietors o My Own Scotch Whisky. LLAKDOVERY. Boot and Shoe Manufacturers. Fit. Style, Quality, and Price are the Bas Salesmen jin the \Vorld. 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As Inspector Alderman Ramsdale of Cardiff has j pointed out, the company has made rapid strides in Wales, the representative in the Principality deserve to be congratulaed. Th* Carmarthen district, under the direction of Supt Williams, Waterloo-terrace, has achieved great things during the year. Mr Williams has been connected with the Company for twenty years, and during hi-s four years' stay in the district the loc»l funds have swelled considerably. He and his energetic staff are determined to strain every nerve to make this year a record one, as far as their district is concerned, and we wish them the success they them- selves desire. • ♦