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THE WELSH OUTLOOK NOTES OF THE MONTH 3 OLD MEMORIES 7 THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED 9 THE WELSH SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE 12 THE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THE ADOLESCENT 14 JANUARY, 1923. IT would be difficult to find a more interesting modern political movement than the rise of the Fascisti in Italy, and it would do all Welshmen in- terested in Nationalism much good to study its history. We should be the last to hold up to admiration all of the ideals or actions of this remarkable movement. The fact, however, remains that a body of enthusi- astic youths have upset strong political parties and an organised government. Their ideas on social problems may seem primi- tive, but they are certainly original. They are dealing with the drink evil-not by legislation, but by dosing drunkards when they are found out, with castor oil. They are struggling to reform the criminal classes by finding them honest work, and thrashing them if they do not take it and stick to it. Their leader, the new Prime Minister of Italy, declares that he is not the enemy of Internationalism, but that in his view Internationalism is impossible until real Nationalism is first established. In education they are avowed denomi- nationalists, and will refuse grants to all schools which do not contain a crucifix, and their argument is that they do not like the kind of young people a liberal secular The Editor does not necessarily identify himself with the opinions of contributors to The Welsh Outlook." Editorial responsibility is limited to the views expressed in the Notes of the Month." Manuscripts sent should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. "Where there is no vision the people perish." NOTES OF THE MONTH PAGE ANGLESEY UNION OF VIL- LAGE HALLS AND SOCIETIES 17 THE ADOLESCENT AND THE CHURCHES 20 WOMEN'S INSTITUTES IN WALES 22 Annual Subscription. 7/6. CONTENTS: education has turned out. Such a move- ment is natural in Italy. It found expres- sion in the Rome of Rienzi, the Florence of Savonarola, the rising of Garibaldi, and its spirit runs through the writings of Dante and Mazzini. Such a movement requires a particular kind of atmosphere. It is possible only in a country where a strong sense of religion exists, but not much regard for law, order and respectability. It is the product of something like the spirit of a Welsh revival, in combination with a hatred of the police. The obvious danger of the movement, and all similar movements, is that it may very easily become the tool of reaction and Imperialism. Nevertheless, it may teach Young Wales many useful lessons. For instance, that a movement whose appeal to its humbler supporters is idealistic and not materialistic, may capture a country, and it is a witness to the truth of Byron's lines, that those who would be free must themselves strike the blow. Two years ago the Fascisti movement was not as strong in Italy as was the Cymru Fydd movement in Wales in the early days of Tom Ellis. But the Fascists had a leader who refused to identify himself with any political party, and to-day that leader is master of Italy. PAGE WALES AND THE CAUSE OF PEACE 23 CORRESPONDENCE 25 POETRY-GOLDEN SPRING 26 WALES AT WORK-A SOCIAL DIARY 27 Half Year, 3/9 (post free). PAGE