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WE propose this month to suggest to our readers some tests by which to judge of all questions concerning proposed Recreations. To do so will bring our subject into definite relationship to all that generally goes by the name of Recreation. Without speaking, however, just at present, of any particular form of Recreation, the tests which we shall lay down will be such as can be easily applied to every question of the kind. We shall thus prepare the way for the practical consideration of several definite subjects upon which we have been asked to speak. Moreover, we shall very much clear the ground for such consideration, by dealing now at greater length, and once for all, with some rules for Recreation, which will need only to be briefly referred to, and not repeated, as each practical detail comes before us. At the same time, while as much as possible avoiding just now the actual mention of particular forms of Recreation, we shall endeavour to suggest, in connection with each test, some thoughts of a practical nature, so as to write as fully as possible to all readers who want help. The first test we would suggest, by which every proposed Recreation must be tried, arises from what is involved in the word Recreation itself. It goes to the very root of the matter; and, when fairly applied, would very quickly settle many disputed points. Let us go back for a moment to our second chapter,* in which the need of Recreation was shown to arise from the physical conditions of our bodily life. The object of Recreation we saw, is to break in upon and relieve bodily and mental effort, and to enable the brain or the body to repair the waste and exhaustion which such effort has entailed. The idea involved in the very word itself is that of renewal, refreshment, and invigoration. Recreation is not, as some seem to think, to seek relief from work which has already produced exhaustion and waste of mind or body in some form of amusement, which, from bodily exertion involved, from excitement of mind, from late hours, or from other circumstances prejudicial to health, only results in still further exhaustion. In reference to late hours, it may safely be settled that all Recreations which entail sitting up late at night, whatever else may be said in their favour, must be laid aside on this ground alone. Does it Here, then, is one test for all Recreation. really bring rest to the weary body or mind? Is its tendency thoroughly healthy? Can I expect from it a real re-creating? We need plain teaching on this point, because very much goes under the name of Recreation which, when judged by this test alone, must be found wanting. So exhausting both to mind and body is the so-called Recreation of more fashionable life, that, after the gaiety and excitement of a "London Season," many a constitution is so broken down, that real Recreation from all this has to be sought in quietude at the sea side, or in health resorts abroad. And what is true of the greater degree, is true also in its measure of the lesser degree: so that we should studiously avoid all proposed Recreations which we find to involve bodily or mental fatigue. * This was published in the March number, and as a few copies still remain, those who wish to obtain it can order it from any bookseller, or send 11⁄2d. to the Publishers, who will forward it to any address. It is, however, more with regard to Recreation after mental exertion that we are writing now. After severe bodily effort, the only true Recreation is bodily rest. The advice which we would give to any of our readers whose daily avocation entails mere bodily strain, leaving them conscious of fatigue, is simply this: Sit down or lie down, and keep as quiet as possible, and certainly avoid all sorts of Recreation which involves further bodily [exertion. Such bodily rest may be accompanied by any quiet occupation, by any diversion of mind, in reading, conversation, or study, or by some gentle manual work. But rest of body is the great object in view, and its attainment is comparatively easy. But in the case of those who work the brain more than the body it is otherwise. Their Recreation is not so easily settled. Undoubtedly, a certain amount of bodily exertion is beneficial, as a change from mental effort. But this may be easily overdone. People easily forget that mind and body are very closely connected together. A really weary brain is not re-created and strengthened, but more completely exhausted, if bodily exertion is carried to the extent of fatigue. Many who lose sight of this, use themselves up very quickly, "burning the candle at both ends." Again, others say that mere change of mental work is Recreation. Cases are quoted of some who literally work their brain all day, by going from one form of work to another. But these are special cases of remarkable mental power, and cannot be safely followed by every one. The safest forms of Recreation for those whose daily work involves mental application is to "unbend the bow," by the removal, as far as possible, of anything like severe strain of mind. And we must remember that this severe strain of mind which we should avoid, not only is entailed by further study, but it very often comes in disguise in the form of games which involve much mental application for successful play. These latter are very plausible, because they are called games, but many of them require as much real hard thought as most sorts of study. These should, as much as possible, be avoided. With these thoughts before us, then, to assist us in forming a judgment on the score of the healthiness or otherwise of proposed Recreations, let us bring all to the test which we have suggested-Is it re-creating, refreshing, renewing? If not, whatever else may be said for or against the actual nature of the thing itself, it must be left alone. Another test should be, Does it involve me in any special form of temptation? We say "special form of temptation," because temptation of some sort there must and will be, in some form or other, about almost everything. But we will briefly allude to some of the special temptations to which we refer. Some kinds of Recreation involve special temptations in regard to dress, and personal ornaments. These are temptations, it is true, at all times, especially, but by no means exclusively, to ladies; but none will deny that they are stronger in connection with some things than with others. We must not, however, forget that these are matters upon which it becomes necessary to bestow a certain amount of attention. When one has to choose a dress, or arrange a costume, one might as well choose something pretty and becoming, as what is decidedly the reverse. We think that Christian ladies should endeavour to make all around them bright and cheerful, by dress, as well as in any other way: and we have no sympathy with the idea, only too prevalent among some Christians, that religion must go hand in hand with all that is peculiar, or gloomy, or dowdy in the way of dress. Still there is a limit to be placed to attention to dress. And those forms of Recreation which bring it into prominence, or in which it is the chief thing to be thought of, or even in which it engages the thoughts, and promotes self-consciousness of any kind on its |