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-n_ WE are glad to note that the heat- wave of emotion at Trecynon shows signs of abating. The reign of passion is at an end. There was no need to go back to 1859 to find a parallel. We saw something similar in 1901. People were then war-mad, last week they were revival-mad. Then the public emotion was fired by patriotism, now by religion. Then as now there were midnight revelries, dislocation of trade and unseemly excesses, and the few who kept their heads were scorned and and abused. The white-heat of the revival has now cooled to red, but even yet we are afraid it is rather soon to argue with our Trecynon friends. Ac- cording to their admission, they are drunk, and an intoxcated person, with whatever brand of spirit he is imbued, is not amenable to reason. We shall patiently wait for the promised good results of the movement, and see whether emotionalism will be tran- slated into character, for that, we repeat, is the only true test. To crowd into chapels, and burn the midnight gas in invoking the Holy Spirit, denouncing the evil spirit and swelling the roll of coerced converts is no test of the divinity of any movement. In the event of another such outbreak we would advise the ministers of Trecynon to believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God." By their fruits ye shall know them. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are, among other things, love, peace, gentleness, meekness, temperance." Yet we are told that the Holy Spirit prompted one deacon at one of those meetings to refuse salvation to a certain section of Christians because they disagreed with him on a point of doctrine. Then we are told that the Holy Spirit inspired one convert-whose conduct would not be tolerated anywhere outside a Fijian carnival or a Trecynon revival meeting —to hurl the arrows of personalities steeped in venom, at persons whose opinions regarding the "revival" did not coincide with his own. It should be stated that at the outset of the meet- ing the Rev. J. Grawys Jones had ruled that no one was to veto the speech or the action of anyone at the meeting. Whatever would be said or done would be of the Spirit, even if it were not in harmony with civilised notions, and he emphatically implored those present not to say Hush to the Spirit. Soon afterwards Mr Jones himself led off with a reference to the attitude of Aberdare society and the Aberdare local press towards the re- vival. Some time after midnight, in the same meeting, the inspired con- vert referred to took up the cue and acted the maniac. We are not pre- pared to make a suggestion as to what spirit moved him, but in the New Testament men under the influence of the Holy Spirit are described as clothed and in their right mind," whereas those who tear their clothes and foam are said to possess another spirit. And yet this man has been held up publicly ever since as an ideal convert! Where have we any Scriptural proof that symptoms similar to those observed at the Trecynon meetings are indicative of the working of the Holy Spirit, and that divine influence is to take the form of a holy hysteria ? Inspired writers tell us that God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, and ask us to do all things decently and in order." It is not necessary that persons should lose their senses in order to save their souls. If your religion is not such as is prepared to be a joint tenant with reason, then give the former an ejectment notice. The meetings held in 'other places, such as Siloa, Bethania and Seion chapels in Aberdare, we observed, were far superior in tone to those we have referred to. They kept rationai hours, and checked rowdyism, but the religious Anarchists from Trecynon, who came there to disturb these meetings, went away disgusted with the order that prevailed, declaring that it was Satan, and not the Holy Spirit, that presided therEr. Many curious sightseers also kept away because there were no scenes there. When the leaders of this movement will regain their heads, and find time to search the Scrip- tures once more, will they give us one quotation-just one-to prove that the descent of the Spirit is to be attended by the chaos which we have witnessed at these revival meetings ? We are still sceptical with regard to the utility of the revival. A great capital is being made of the many doubtful. conversions that form its assets. But let us have a glance at the debit side. Set off against the the high score of professed converts, the paralysis of trade and consequent poverty; the physical, mental and moral detriment that must result from all- night sittings, mental strain and inflamed passions the suspension of moral and spiritual agencies that were doing good before the genesis of this transient flash, and will, we hope, continue to do so after its exodus. Add again the number of sane men of intellect and character who have been hardened and embittered towards religion by this craze — who declare they will have nothing to do with a religion that fills hell with men, earth with demons, and heaven with slaves." Then strike the balance.
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A Visit to a Boys' School in the Aberdare Valley. One morning, in the early Spring of this year, as I was going along the road from Aberaman to Aberdare, I met a procession of young boys. They were in marching order, each wearing a leek, which I at once knew to be emblematical of the patron Saint of Wales. This was something new and strange-school children taking part in a patriotic demonstration. It aroused my curiosity regarding the character of the school and the qualities of the man who could summon courage enough to strike out on a new line of action, and dare parade the boys under his charge in perfect order through a busy thoroughfare. To satisfy this curiosity, and in some measure to arouse the interest of parents in the chil- dren's school life, I visited this particular school. Entering the playground, which I nobiced was particularly clean and free from littered paper, etc., I came to the lobby. This was fitted with a number of water-taps and wash basins. Behind the doors also I could see a roller towelling, which showed signs of being frequently used. From the lobby, two doors, one near each end, gave entrance into the schoolroom. I observed several notices posted on these doors, giving information regarding competitions in Cymrii'r Plant, list of best attendances, and other matters pertaining to the school. I could hear the humming intonation peculiar to school hours, which proved that all inside was in working order. Having knocked and inquired for the master, I was pleasantly and courteously invited inside by that gen- tleman. Explaining my object in intruding upon his time and work, he smilingly assured me that he was always pleased to see visitors coming, but was sorry to be un- prepared for my visit that day. I told him that I wanted to see the school as it was with him every day, and not as schools are when visitors are expected. Perhaps you would like to see the classes at work" he said. This is Standard I." On being in- troduced to the boys, the whole of the class stood up and saluted, and by the way, this was the rule with all the classes. The graceful nature of the salute showed that they were to the custom used. The classes were engaged in the drawing lesson. Standard I struggled with the definitions of lines—horizontal and vertical, and angles— acute, obtuse and right. These were well illustrated by the teacher on the board, and the scholars were requested to use their rulers and scales. Standard IV had to copy a freehand drawing of a vase. Standard V were drawing to scale the leaves of a plant which had been under observation in the natural study lesson. The teacher, in answer to my enquiry, said he found that the boys generally were interested in draw- ing. Some in the class were very enthus- iastic. I was privileged to see specimens which several of the scholars had brought to the school for the master's inspection. One can imagine the pride and joy of these particular boys when their drawings were exhibited to my inspection, and their names mentioned. I make it a point of encour- aging home-work efforts of this kind said the master. Yes," I remarked, It is surely a good idea, especially in developing their artistic skill in sketching and drawing. This will be useful in any avocation they may undertake." (To be continued), Aberaman. JOHN DAVIES.
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Aberdare Education Committee The Education Committee met on Wednesday. There were present Messrs D. P. Davies (in the chair), E. Morgan, O. Harries, R. Llewelyn, E. Stonelake, J. M. Jones, T. Lewis, Mrs Richards, and Messrs. J. Morris (Clerk), and T. D. Jones, (Assistant Clerk). THE UNITED SCHOOLS' CONCERT. A letter was read from Mr R. R. Griffiths, asking that a half holiday should be granted to the schools on a certain day, the atten- dance of about 500 children being required to rehearse for the above concert. It was suggested that the children re- quired should be given leave to attend but that the schools should not be closed. Mrs Richards stated that many of the teachers would require to absent themselves also. It was eventually agreed to leave the matter to the discretion of the Clerk. MEASLES AND SCARLET FEVER. The headmaster of Capcoch Schools wrote stating that owing to the prevalance of scarlet fever and measles in the district, the school attendance was dwindling very much. In the mixed department the attendance had gone down from 73 to 58 per cent, and in the infant department from 40 to 35. They had on their books 326, whereas the combined average attendance was only 173-8 Asked whether the medical officer was not supposed to in cases of infectious diseases to report, the Clerk explained that under the Act measles was not regarded as infectious. It was agreed, on the proposition of Mr Edward Morgan, to apply to the medical officer for his recommendation to close the school. In reply to an enquiry the Clerk stated that the attendance was fairly good in all other schools, with the exception of Cwm- dare, Cwmbach, and Blaengwawr, in which the attendance was somewhat low. Mr J. M, Jones: It is a shame that we have not a special medical officer of health to look after the schools. It was agreed also that the teachers should be instructed to be as watchful as possible with a view of detecting the symptoms of the infection in the children. THE QUESTION OF SALARIES. The managers of the non-provided schools in the area of the Aberdare District Council,. wrote pointing out that the salaries of teachers in non-provided schools were con- siderably lower than those of provided schools, although they performed the same duties. They did not think that there was a deliberate desire on the part of the Edu- cation Committee to be unfair, but they were forced to the conclusion that the attitude of the Committee was detrimental to the interests of both teachers and children. They (the managers) had acquiesced in the work of putting the schools in proper repair, They considered that the present state of things was detrimental to the best interests of education. Mr J. M. Jones said that it seemed to him that the foundation managers had under- gone a remarkable conversion. For thirty years they had starved their teachers, but now they had suddenly awakened to their responsibilities and discovered that their teachers should be well paid. t was not their business to interfere at all. The teachers were already paid better than they were under the old system. He would move that the matter be referred to the nonprovided schools committee. The motion was agreed to. PETTY PERSECUTION AND PURE IMPER- TINENCE." Father O'Reilly made another application for dual desks for the Roman Catholic Schools. With regard to the comment of the Edu- cation Committee on the transfer of the children by the managers to the infant schools, he maintained that the managers had the control over those matters and they had in no way exceeded their rights. He stated further that the managers protested. Z, .1 1 against the injustice of keeping down the salaries of the teachers when they performed equal work with other teachers if not more. It was petty persecution unworthy of any public body. The managers held also that they could not pay the cost of fuel and light for the school. They were prepared to pay one- fifth of the gas bill, although that was ex- cessive. They would be pleased to meet the representatives of the Education Com- mittee to discuss matters. Mr J. M. Jones: I move that the matter be referred to the non-provided schools committee. It is pure impertinence on the part of Father O'Reilly to wribe what he did. The motion was agreed to. THE SURVEYOR. Mr Owen Williams, surveyor, wrote specifying the work done by him for the Committee in connection with the Volun- tary Schools, and Aberaman, Aman, and Capcoch Schools. With regard to payment he would leave the matter to the discretion of the Committee. Mr R. Llewelyn moved that the matter be referred to the Building Committee. He would there call attention to the Surveyor's engagement by the Council in its relation, to private practice. The motion was agreed to.
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