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RANDOM READINGS. THE VENDETTA. The vendetta is not dead. Historians of our own time like to believe that because for a while its operations are not conspicuous the blood feud has died out, that even its last strongholds in Europe—Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia-ha" been purged. But the old spirit lingers unsub- dued. From time immemorial the vendetta, under various names and in various forms, has been practised. The Assyrians had their ven- detta, coming eventually to the substitution of 11 man-money for the taking of life. With the Jews It was a life for a life," unless the killing were accidental, then the slayer might find re- fuge in a sanctuary city. The Anglo-Saxons had their vendetta, and, afterwards, their man- Phoney system. Our whole code of criminal laws said to have been founded upon the old plan °f punishment. Agrarian outrages in Ireland a;:e alleged to have been but an outcrop of the vendetta. America has the vendetta in violent torm in Kentucky. The Italians, apparently, carried it with them. The Australian aborigine, lowest in the human 8<u his vendetta, though it is not invari- ably revenge that he seeks. How his mind in t^'e matter works has been shewn by Darwin. -1- he native servant of a West Australian magis- trate went one day to his master, saying that one of his wives had died of disease. He must So away, therefore, to a distant tribe and spear a woman to satisfy his sense of duty to the dead r_0n?.an-. "If you do, I'll send you to prison for said his master. For a year the man hung ?L0ut, looking wretched and ill, and complaining th;) t he could neither eat nor sleep, as the spirit °i lii- wife haunted him because he had not take another life for hers. At last he disappeared. A year later he returned in high condition. There was no legal evidence against him, but it ^as known that he had gone to a distant tribe, nad epeared a woman to death, and so, as he thought, appeased the spirit of his departed wife. OLD-TIME LIVING EXPENSES. Some interesting particulars of the cost of lir- InS in the olden days are given in the Scrap Book." If a man had a shilling in his pocket in kho clays of the Plantagenets, for instance, he co'ild kC-"p his family well supplied for a week. ith that amount of money he could smile at t.io b itcher. bow openly to the grocer, and look tne rest of the world as squarely in the face as •yd the village blacksmith. A sheep cost only a saillin-r. A cow was more expensive—six shil- lings would buy the best to be found in the mar- küt. In the fourteenth century pasture and arable lands were ridiculously cheap-a penny an acre for the former and sixpence an acre for the latter being considered a fair annual rental. raught-horses were a drug on the market at three shillings each, and oxen at four shillings and sixpence. In the days of the Second Henry ten pounds would have equipped a farm with three draught-horses, half-a-dozen oxen, twenty and 200 sheep, leaving a balance of eight fillings towards the payment of the rent. As tcr labour, three halfpence a day was deemed Pood wages for an ordinary labourer, and even at harvest-time twopence a day was the highest Sum expected. UNEXPECTED DETECTION. Telegraph operators who have had long ex. perience learn to identify each other by pecu- liarities of touch. Sometimes, says a writer in the New York Sun, these peculiarities are re- membered with strange consequences long after the operators concerned in the recognition have ceased to work together. This was responsible for a peculiar adventure I Jirn Waite, a Union telegrapher, who had, •'uring the war, penetrated the Confederate lines in Tennessee and cut in on a wire on which some important messages were being sent. He had copied down much interesting matter, whcn there came an interruption. Growing over anxious, he opened his key and clicked off G. A. Commissary." G. A." meant go ahead," and" commissary" had been the last word sent. To his amazement, instead of a con- tinuance of the message, he heard ticked off, Jim Waite, what are you doing on this line? .Cot out quick, or there will be trouble." He thought the clicking sounded familiar, but could not place it. Five years after the war, however, when he was working in New York, a wan came to his office and asked for him. He stepped out, to face a stranger. The two looked a each other, neither with any sign of recog- nition. ( So you are Jim Waite," said the stranger. I'm glad to meet you. My name is Mosely. I used to sign C. R. at Charleston." a.ite remembered him as a man who had forked the other end of a north and south wire hich Waite had worked from New York before "re war. Last I heard from you, you were out in Ten- lessee," said Mosely. "How did you happen to cut in on my line? And then Waite knew how he had beeD detected. THE HUMORIST. A king and his clown fell ill one day. And the king, as he lay on his royal bed, Beholding the clown was moved to say: Lo, all my glory has from me fled. One man wears motley, and one a crown, We raise distinctions and cling to caste, But the hand of the Master strikes us down, And the king and his clown are the same at last." The poor, pale clown turned wearily (i And looked across where the monarch lay: Nay, master, it is not so," said he. Though we share one lot in common to-day I must have my wits when I rise again, Or another clown to your feet they'll bring. But you, 0 Isire, though you retain No spark of reason, will still be king." -Chicago Record-Herald. SYMPATHETIC TELEPATHY. Ruskin guarantees the truth of an odd story sympathetic telepathy which happened under his roof to two of his dearest friends, Mr. and Arthur Severn. Here is the story in Mrs. Arthur Severn's words: "I woke up with a art> feeling I had had a hard blow on my niouth, and with a distinct sense that I had been •t and was bleeding under my upper lip, and, V Izuig my handkerchief, I held it to the part as sat up in bed. When, after a few seconds, I |\ad removed it, I was astonished not to see any 0oSji and only then did I realise it was im- f^ssible that anything could have struck me ^Jere as I lay fast asleep in bed, and so I .v,°,u?ht it was only a dream. I looked at my atch, and found it was seven, and, finding l'thur, my husband, was not in the room, I con- iaN rifc"htly that he must have gone out on the fPiie an early sail, as it was so fine. I then A"'1. asleep. At breakfast—half-past eight— i iH came in rather late, and I noticed he ut PurPosely sat further away from me than eV r f a"d every now and then put hie handker- j L i furtively up to his lip in the very way that thn%9) ne- 1 said, 'Arthur, why are you doing hi, i adding, a little anxiously, I know you hurt yourself; but I'll tell you why after- suHH sa^' Well, when I was sailing a fo squall came, throwing the tiller suddenly rnoiI'rJ' ar»d it struck me a bad blow in the blppi-' un(ler the upper lip, and it has been Wid 'rra £ °°d deal, and won't stop.' I then v,-l .Have you any idea what o'clock it was ha,:11 happened? He answered, 'It must ha J: ee,n about seven.' I then told what had Bur Pned to me. much to his surprise, and to the Pne of all who were with us at breakfast." CIVIC THINKING. Chi grouP forty representative men of hej-^a^° me^ at a dinner to discuss plans for the tllej^rnjonl; of their city. There was not one of lot or professional man—who had officii n regard of his townsmen by his un- her rif Puhl?c service. With them were a num- Whlnel1 from the East. Ea'd one Wonderful thing it is for a city," have fo t men to a friend, "to v°ted men °f such calibre and power de- It service." "^Uch fi' ln^ee<V' replied the other. "But how !h*t if one could go into the I thetn as r 111 an^ young men, and find e'"> tho;aC as .Purposeful, as determined to ^he firf Pomm,unity on the road of progress." sPeaker laughed cynically, as if the °larks the vVerC> W^ly impossible. Yet, re- Th ou\h's Companion, it should not be aualitv ia these stron? men which made them a force in the city was not riches nor scholastic training. It was simply the practice of giving a large part of their time to thinking, not of personal, but of community affairs. They did what it should be the duty of every man, and especially of every young man, to do-devoted a part of every day consciously and directly to logical planning for the benefit of their fellows. Such practical suggestions as occurred to them they passed on to others, and thus their conversation became, not a mere inter- change of pleasantry and repartee, but a mutu- ally beneficial interchange of ideas on important affairs, which left richer all who joined in it. Every village and city needs such help from every citizen. There are great publio services to be accomplished through private organisation and personal effort

Notes on Sport. Cricket. Llwynypia I A I v. Pontypridd 1 A.' This League match was played at Llwynypia on Saturday last. Llwynypia batted first, but made a disastrous start, four wickets falling for 4 runs. Brychan Jones and Gethin Jones, however, batted pluckily and well, and succeeded in raising the score to 49, whilst M. S. Lewis and W. D. Thomas each made a few good hits, the innings eventually closing for 62. Pontypridd, with the exception of D. Williams and L. F. Judd, made a poor show, and were all dismissed for 42. Gethin Jones took three vvickete for one run, and W. G. Morris two wickets for 3 runs. Scores: LLWYNYPIA "A." 1 J Evans b Rees 1 R Lewis b Rees 8 E Phillips b Judd 1 D1 J Jones b Judd 0 B Jones c Judd b Lewis 24 G Jones c Judd b Lewis 15 B Collins b Judd 0 L Williams b Judd 0 iVI S Lewis c Rees b Lewis 6 W D Thomas c Rees b Lewis 5 W G Morris not out 0 Extras. 2 Total 62 PONTYPRIDD "A." T Rees st Lewis b B Jones 0 D Williams lbw b Collins 13 F Lewis b Collins 1 L F Judd b Morris 14 J Rogers b G Jones 5 H Phillips run out 2 B Bampton not out 3 Lloyd Jones lbw b G Jones 0 C Totterdale run out 0 D Rees b G Jones 0 T Nobes b Morris 0 Extras 4 Tbtal 42 On Saturday, Llwynypia Seonds play Plymouth (Merthyr) Seconds at Llwyny- pia. Plymouth (Merthyr) Seconds are the present holders of the Welsh Hills Cup. Wickets will be pitched at 3 o'clock. Cwmpacc v. Mr. Dai Pryce's XI. This match, on the Taff Field, aroused considerable interest, Mr. Price having mustered an eleven of veterans. Scores: MR. PRTOFAM XI. W Dean c Edwards h U Thomas 7 J r erguson b Edwards 4 Fred Soames b Edwards 3 D J Jones c. Evans b Edwards 13 Sam Jenkins b Edwards 0 S Ashton run out 1 J Wise b Edwards 0 G Price b Edwards 0 D Price b Edwards 2 J Jones c Evans b Prosser 4 A Shepherd not out 1 Extras 5 Total 40 CWMPARO. Haydn Evans not out 25 H G Prosser o Jones b Soames 0 R Ashton c Soames b Jones 13 W H Evans b S Ashton 5 Jack Evans run out 3 Ted Evans c Soames b Ashton 6 Extras 5 Total (for 5 wkts) 57 Edwards, Dan Davies, I. Evans, U. Thomas and B. Morgan did not bat. Next Saturday, Cwmparc play Glyn- corrwg, a strong team from beyond the tunnel," on the Taff Field. Wickets pitched at 3 o'clock. Cwmparc XI.: Haydn Evans, JI. G. Prosser, R. Ashton, W. J. Edwards, TJ. Thomas, Ted Evans, I. Evans, J. Evans, Dan Davies, W. H. Evans, and Stedman. Hopklnstown v. Maindy C.C. This match was played on Saturday last at Hopkinstown. The homesters opened the game with the batting. A. Rosser took five wickets for 6 runs. Scores HOPKINSTOWN. F Bailey b A Rosser 0 S Davies b A Rosser 0 G Hemmings b D Williams 7 L. Lewis c Willis b Morgans 4 W R Jones b A Rosser 2 W T Thomas b Morgans 0 D Phelps run out 2 T Powell c Thomas b A Rosser 0 T Bull not out 1 R James b A Rosser 0 T James b A Rosser 0 Extras 2 Total 18 MAINDY C O. G Morgans b Bailey 10 W D Roderick c James b Lewis 26 R Rosser b Jones 7 A Rosser b Lewis 0 (J Bumford b Jones 0 D W Thomas b Jones 0 S Willis run out 0 Tom Jones not out 7 Dan Williams b Jones 0 J Owen c Hemmings b Jones 0 J L Roderick run out 1 Extras 3 Total 54 Glamorgan Cricket League. Position of Clubs. FIRST DIVISION. p. W. J). JLj. JVts. Abercynon I ••• 1 ••• £ 0 2 Ferndale i 1 ••• 0 0 2 Pontypridd 1 — ••• £ • £ •" Aberaman 8 ••• 0 0 3 0 SECOND DIVISION. t p. W. D. L. Pts. Pentre 'A' 4 4 0 0 8 Llwynypia 'A' ii 2 0 1 4 Plymouth 'A' 4 2 0 2 4 Lewis Merthyr 4 2 0 2 4 Mardy 2 1 0 1 2 Dowlais 3 1 0 2 2 Ferndale A' 3 1 0 2 2 Pontypridd 'A' 3 0 0 3 0 =- Llwynypia Tennis Club. Last Saturday, the above club met the Pentre team on the ground of the former. The home team won by 8 events to one. Scores. „ eg T. Hughes beat Dr. Phillips and B. ft"2' 6-4; beat Dr. Llewellin and Dr. Jenkins, 10-8_6-l; beat D. T. Morgan and M. Danes, 6-2,6-1. J. T. Lewis and R. Bowen beat Dir. Phillips and R. Jones, 6-1, 6-4; beat Dr. Llewellin and Dr. Jenkins, 6-1, 6-2; beat D. T. Morgan and M. Davies, 6-0, 6-0. J. Griffiths and E. J. Reynolds beat Dr. Phillips and R. Jones, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1; beat Dr. Llewellin and Dr. Jenkins, 6-2,' 6-4 lost to D. T. Morgan and M. Davies, 2-6, 6-2, 3-6.

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Rhondda Musician's Distinction. Mr. T. D. Edwards, organist of Salem -Baptist Church, Porth, is to be con- gratulated upon being awarded the Pro- fessional Diploma of the Royal College of Music, London, for which Mr. Edwards recently qualified by examination gaining one of the highest positions out of the large number of 300 candidates, emanating from all parts of the world. The A.R.C.M. is recognised as one of the two highest diplomas which can be conferred upon a local professional pianist, and it is a significant fact that Mr. T. D. Edwards is the only musician in this district who has been accorded the above distinction. This estimable and much coveted diploma boars., the Royal College seal, as well as the signature of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales—the distinguished president. His Majesty King Edward is the founder and chief patron of the R.C.M., while Sir Hubert Parry, Bart., C.V.O., M.A., Mus. Doc., D.C.L., is the director. Mr. Edwards is a member of the I.S.M., and also local representative for Pontypridd and the Valleys of the R.A.M., London. In conclusion, we are pleased to novice his increased popularity. Last week, Mr. Edwards gave a brilliant organ recital at Capel Rhos, Mountain Ash, and conducted a successful" cymanfa" at T'reherbert; while the next few weeks he has further engagements to fulfil at Pontycymmer, Pontlottyn, Bettws, Bridgend, Amman- ford, Sennybridge, Brecon, &c.

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Correspondence. The Judge Gwilym Williams Memorial Hall. To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader." Sir,—At the meeting held at Trealaw Schools on Friday last, under the presi- dency of Councillor J. D. William.^ Mr, W. P. Nicholas announced that Mr. Rhys Williams, the donor of the gift, had recently visited the locality and had selected the site whereon the proposed hall is to be built. Tins site is on the corner of Trealaw Road. It will be remembered that when Mr. Rhys Williams intimated his intention to erect a memorial hall to his father, he deemed it desirable that a public meeting should be held to formally accept his offer. This meeting was subsequently held and atten- ded by a large number of residents. An expression of thanks to the donor was passed, and a committee to decide on the site, &c., was selected. It was also decided that a public meeting should be again held to approve or disapprove the site selected by that committee. This committee has met several times since then, but whether Mr. Rhys Williams is of the opinion that its hole-and-corner methods of holding their meetings (to which I have previously called attention in your columns) was un- satisfactory or not, my chagrin can well be imagined when Mr. Nicholas made his announcement. What this committee failed to accomplish in twelve months, Mr. Williams did in the course of a few hours, and has already instructed Mr. Nicholas to carry out the legal require- ments! Did the committee invite Mr. Williams to select the site and thus prove their own incapacity of carrying out the duties entrusted to them ? If the com- mittee did not invite the donor to select the site, I contend that his personal inter- ference in the matter was nothing short of a vote of censure on their dilatory methods. Again, the site selected by Mr. Williams is a most unsatisfactory one. If considered from an exhibition point of view, it is undoubtedly ideal; but when we come to consider its practicability another view is forced upon us. For the purposes of a hall, the selected site is a most unfortunate one, as the heavy rail- way and vehicular traffic will seriously mar the nroceedings inside the hall. The site at Victoria Place, which received such favour at the first public meeting, is an ideal one in many respects, and nearly zC600 could be saved in the cost of its erection—a handsome sum towards placing a statue of the late Judge in front of the hall. Hoping that the generous donor will be prevailed upon to reconsider the matter.—I remain, yours, &c., HALL PAINE. Winding Accident at Nantymoel. To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader." Sir,—It has been widely reported that the Works Committee had approached the management of the Ocean Colliery, Nantymoel, with a view to induce them to dismiss the engineman in charge at the time of the recent winding accident. We desire to give the most emphatic denial to such report, which seems to be cir- culated for the purpose of damaging the committee in the eyes of the men whom they represent.—We are, &c., JOHN THOMAS, Chairman. DAVID HUGHES, Secretary.

Ferndale. A few months ago, Miss Mary Ellen Roberts, the popular evangelist, visited London in conjunction with her pastor, the Rev. C. Fennth Thomas. The object of the visit was to present herself before the London Missionary Society, with a view to being accepted as a missionary. A few weeks ago, news was received that Miss Roberts had been accepted as a lady missioner to go out to China. Miss Roberts has for many years expressed a desire to give herself to missionary work, and we are pleased to note that her desire has been fulfilled. She is in full sympathy with mission work, possessed of many sterling qualities, a refined person, and a most pleasant speaker. Since she commenced preaching, about two years ago, she has been in great demand by the churches. Last week, a well-attended meeting was presided over by Mr. H. A. to consider ways and means of giving financial assistance to Miss Roberts before she leaves for Glasgow, where she will undergo two years' training. The meeting wa presided over by Mr. H. A. Phillips, solicitor. Representatives were present from Penuel (C.M.), Trerhondda (W.C.), Salem (W.B.), North Street (E.C.), and Tabernacle (W.C.). It was decided to hold two lectures, an English one on Thursday, July 4th, and a Welsh one on Thursday, July 18th. A commit- tee was appointed to carry out the work, with Mr. Tom Thomas (mason), Tudor, Street, as secretary, and Mr. James J. Jenkins as treasurer. The annual outing of the Cb-operative employees takes place to-day (Thursday). On Sunday, last, the anniversary ser- vices took place in connection with the English Wesleyan Church, when eloquent discourses were delivered by the Rev. W. Wigley Haughton, Cardiff. With deep regret we record the death of Mr. Thomas Bowen, checkweigher, Tabernacle Chapel House, which took place last Sunday evening about 8 o'clock. Mr. Bowen attended service at Taber- nacle during the day. About five minutes before the close of the sermon, he left the chapel for the house, and passed away in about ten minutes. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday). We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Bowen and family in their sad bereavement. It is with profound sorrow that we record the death and funeral of Mrs. M. Morris, the wife of Mr. Morris Morris (builder), Rose Cottage, the latter event taking place on Thursday, the 6th inst. Deceased, since coming to Ferndale a^ut 30 years ago, had implanted her- self deeply in the love and affection of her neighbours and of the place in- general, she having, by her unpretentious, unassuming and most loving manner, made friends without number. The poor and suffering in the place had for long known her as an angel of charity and kindness who always came in secrecy to minister to their wants, for she could not tolerate the blowing of trumpets to herald her going forth upon errands of mercy and love. Thus she proved herself true to the injunctions of the Master, of Whom she was an ardent worshipper, being one of the most faithful and sincere members of the Congregational Chapel, North St. With the exception of her family and relations, her loss will be most deeply felt by the Congregational fraternity, her spheres of religious activity being so many and varied. She was the pride and joy of the sisters of the Sewing Class which was formed by her, and they now sadly mourn her departure. As a wife and mother, deceased was one of the purest and noblest, and the home has truly lost its queen; a better woman in i

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Pentre. A sacred concert was held at the Lyceum Theatre on Sunday night, under the auspices of the" Oceanic" Male Voice Party. The artistes included several well-known local singers. -+-+- The pulpit of Nazareth (C.M.) Chapel was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. J. M. Jones, Dowlais. Mr. Jones first commenced his career at this church, and he has made very satisfactory progress. His sermon of the Inspiration of the Bible, on Sunday morning, was refreshing in these days of religious laxity. Special services were held at the Wes- leyan Chapel on Sunday. It is gratifying to know that, under the pastorship of the Rev. Mr. Jones, the progress of this church is well maintained.

''1. Penygraig. The Rev. R. B. Jones, Porth, and Mr. Sam Jenkins have been asked to conduct a ten-days' mission at Penygraig in November, under the auspices of the Free Church Council. On Sunday evening, the members of Pisgah (C.M.) Chapel were practically unanimous in asking the Rev. James Morris to stay, but we hear that he will not re-consider the matter, and, there- fore, he will be leaving the district for Llanstephan, but not before the end of July. The Penygraig Philharmonic Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Howells, are busily preparing for the National Eis- teddfod at Swansea. There is a splendid company engaged at the PALACE, PORTH, for next week. Ernie Myers, the London comedian; The Avalos, Katos Komical Kidgets, and 7 other great turns. Trains from all parts to suit each performance. J

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all ways and in all things one would not desire. Her dear husband* and children feel dazed and heartbroken by the un- expected blow, for she was but 52 years of age, and her illness but a brief period of nine days, inflammation and pneumonia having been contracted. The hearse which conveyed her mortal remains to their last resting place was practically loaded with beautiful wreaths, which bore eloquent testimony of the sweet respect in which she was held. The wreaths were sent by the following friends:—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Ferncliffe; Mr. G. A. Evans, Ffrwd Villa, Mountain Ash; Miss Rosser, Penarth; the Employees; Ladies' Sewing Class; Mr. Morris, draper; Niece and Nephews, Gelli Farm, Gelli; Mrs. Kirkhouse, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams (butcher), Ferndale; J. and M. A. Morris, Cardiff Children Husband; Mr. D. Davies and family (bookseller); Mr. and Mrs. Childs, Higher Grade Schools; Mrs. Davies, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Neimes, Taff Street. The funeral was one of the largest which has taken place for some time at Ferndale, all classes having come to pay their last tribute of esteem and respect to one who was truly worthy. The chief mourners were as follow: — First carriage—Mr. Morris Morris (hus- band), Tom, Willie, and Llewellyn Morris (sons), Tom and Ted Watkins, Gelli Farm (cousins); second carriage—J. Symon (uncle), T. Williams (Brynfab), E. Wil- liams and Rees Williams (cousins), Mr. Edwards, Penrheol (uncle); third carriage —Messrs. W. Morris, J. Morris, T. Morris, Elias Davies, and D. Davies (brothers-in- law) fourth carriage—Mr. Edwards, cashier, Mardy, Mr. R. Edwards, Mardy, Mr. G. Evans, Mountain Ash, and Messrs. J. and A. Davies (cousins); fifth carriage —Messrs. R. Howells, Glynneath,. T. George, and the Rev. Silas Charles, EbLw Vale; sixth carriage—Messrs. J. Lewis, Llantrisant, D. Harris and brother, Rhymney. The interment took place at the Ferndale Cemetery, the following rev. gentlemen officiating: —Revs. T. Bryn Thomas (Tabernacle), Silas Charles (Ebbw Vale), and J. T. Rees (Aberaman). Most sweet and tender references were made to the deceased's gentleness of manner, good- ness of heart, lovingness of disposition, and purity of character, and strong exhortations were given to all to endea- vour to emulate such glorious conduct. We sincerely sympathise and condole with Mr. Morris and family and all relations in this their day of gloom and bitter trial. That Watch or Clock of yours may require attention, the most reliable place is at Jenkins' High Street, Ferndale. His Workshops are Equipped with the Latest and most Up-to-date Tools & Machinery, and every Watch Repaired is Guaranteed for One Year. 3472 There is a splendid company engaged at the PALACE, PORTH, for next week. I Ernie Myers, the London comedian; The Avalos, Katos Komical Kidgets, and 7 other great turns. Trains from all parta to suit each performance.