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pyjtticijJes -gf cp-opeya|ion throughout the pountry> ^0 elevate
tho moral to^g of the ijfQyementi to diffuse a higher spirit among
■A_t*L:rj>'__i.i__
-.a. .iJindustry,
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-:L its workera, and to smooth the road for co-operators in thV future.
.busy.hive
of watchmaking
thjr parish ~a
of Clerkenwell,in
eaaartiums :of:^]U^88rekJ;^|glies
theyear 1828, on tile fir3* day fl^'Wovember, the month in which Mainly o ^ n g to
—according to the French norelists—Englishmen generally hang and Ludjow, the Jndi^ti|^8 nd-Provident Societies Act was p&SSBd,
and drown themselves. Losing his father at an .early age, and by .which leg4 protection jxi these societies was first 'obtained.
the mother heing left -with ji family of youpg children, he had little The Working-Men’s Oollego ia.Gfe§t. Ormopd Sfreefj fiiincle'd in
opportunity of school education, but soon manifested a passion for 1864, was the direct outgnjwifi pip the Ojjirjstian Socialist move­
. reading, eagerly devouring whatever hooks came in liis yre.y, for ment, p d Mr. Shorter ww appqlntgd its .§egretary, g position
he had .no judicious Mentor to guide his choice, and, indeed, little which he helcj tijl 1867, wfefi' Jjft-healti^ ftnd^iling sight led
him to yesign the respon.si® s^s?, 'whg^ j|5 ^ - he could not
chance of picking and choosing.
gubstyntial
A t eleven years o f age he began the battle o f lijia js an errand- efficiently dischaige,.
% had gQ ltjnff been
boy with Southgate, the book-auctioneer, ifl |^$£f'gtreet,
A t evidence of the good-will of those
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thirtegft'hfi yflS SM eB tipe4 & t t e M b ? § P ? a % tch -ca a e join t working.
_Mr. Shorter's inTeaHft^iia-li^-g^ fi(a«Jteia^egaii-ln J.8|4_pd
finisher, h|s regular |iQ|?rs o f w f k fcejiig in s a p n e r from six in
% ^ 'p n p g ^ J l eigh iftt flig h t i l l
the ^ t f r " | f o m seven till his experiences w ?fi BHPHab®!® 8, series-ot iSper§ in the'vpjf^r
nine, ^ t tflst tinxe there w&8' nq
college, and tho shir? Spiritual fyijjijffljfi in 1856 a^c[ 'l85f.' Th^ was the ^
J s e p g ^ ly
kind in
only n$flps o f meptal cu ltj? !# ? ir fr e a t o k w , besides such few extended narrative o f
onfes8i()B§ pf
books as his ecaflty m ^ n s pfljild huy) was b y w hat were known published in §
0 ^ out 0:
:
; tl»o
as “ mutual improvement societies,” 'and hy attendance at public a Triith-seeker,’' B?gidfls
m eetingafjpi ^ptuFe§( apd st (Wps-houaes, w ^ r a discussions were Yorkshire (subsequently th|
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held on
;^n4 91 ) (J^stions gpci^K pq^tical, and theo­ tributed to other jou
logical* ^ H e i 6 o %
l a ^ a a n d when only Spiritualism.
homoeojpathy,
about fifteen years o f age, occaaionally'joined in these coffee-house journal, edited by Dr. Bjxbh',
debars, and began to receive invitations to deliver public lectures, and total abstinence ; the Spiritual Times, the first weekly journal
with which he complied whenever it was possible to do so. His in London exclusively devoted to Spiritualism; and the Biological
sympathies were especially enlisted in iavour of the socialist Review. In connection with Mr. W . M. Wilkinson he established
movement, to which the impulse was given by Robert Owen, and in 1860 the Spiritual Magazine, to which he has ever been a
to the political movement for the enfranchisement of the working- constant contributor; though, from loss of sight at the commence­
ment of last year, he resigned its editorship to Dr. Sexton. Besides
classes.
When about eighteen he became honorary secretary to a branch numerous contributions, in prose and verse, to spiritual journals,
society of the friends of the former movement in Finsbury; and several volumes and pamphlets on subjects connected with Spiri­
was one of a committee of five who drew up the rules of the first tualism have been written by him. These include the ypjume
Bowket Building Society in London, and remained on its board of already named; “ The Two Worlds,” a work of some 500 closelymanagement till other avocations compelled him to withdraw from printed pages, the fruit of much careful reading and research;
essay on “ What is Religion P” in which the bearings of
it. He also joined the committee of the People’s Charter Uipgflj
and took an active part in forming a small local society iq Ptyjgr
jsm in its relation to religion are considered and defined;
bury, which was its immediate precursor. His paltejpal action at a “ iteptf'fe a Sermon by the Rev. John Jones, entitled ‘ Spiri­
one time very nearly brought him into serious jbjpfhle. He had tualism the^jTork of Demons;” ’ a “ Sketch of the Life of John
been the leading speaker at a public meeting J^nngdon Hall; Murray Spear 5-’) an essay, entitled “ Concerning M ir a c l e s a
a grossly false report of his speeeh vappeaipf| ^ fo llo w in g day in treatise on “ Ij^mortality in Harmony with Man’s Nature and
the Morning Chronicle, in which sentimefi^ fflfl language of the Experience;” aggf § small volume of poems, entitled “ Wayside
most violent and Outrageous character vf&jB imputed to him; and Verses,” chiefly ii^ illustration of spirit-communion and kindred
out of place to mention here that the plan
on this scurrilous report a leading article
psed, calling on the themes. It may
Government to prosecute the speaker.
{ft,*8 recommendation of a Spiritual instjtulfj, as it appeared on the cover of one o f the
was not adopted was probably due to {ha gjfpumstance that a early numbers of ffuniayi Nature, was drawn up by Mr. Shorter,
Government reporter was present, and fliftije %yprbatim repoj;| of as were §]sq th@ gljjresspa severally presented to Emma Hardinge,
the proceedings. An indignant letter frflnj 3||. Shorter fttipggfe;! Willia®
S gilodge Edmonds; and he has recently conin the Morning Chronicle, but the editor fjeciWJlSt} to withdraw §&e tribut§9 |he Sr^PM flB Modern Spiritualism ” to the new edition
false and offensive imputations that had b.eep p§Ae.
of Chambers JEn^f^peedia, by invitation of its editor, at the
The great political events of 1848 and ihe fg|ters on “ London special recommend;a|ijSn of Mr. Alfred Russell Wallace.
Mr. Shorter has flever been a professional lecturer, but he has
Labour and the London Poor,” which appepsf} in the Morning
Chronicle, and at the time attracted suca wide §ttention, gave a freely given hims.e« to the advocacy of the spiritual philosophy
new impulse to inquiries into the conditio^ gf t% forking classes, from the platfornfy%s well as in the press. He was one of the
and to efforts for its amelioration. One w tpgg may be here BFflffi9teF? ° f the Conferences on Spiritualism in 1869, held in
referred to. The late Professor Maurice and Pfpfe.saor Kingsley, La^gptfs Roon)K:l(3ower Street, in which Emma Hardinge took
with Mr. Thomas Hughes, Mr. J. M. Ludlow, gg4 other pro­ the jead—one of Up most useful series of meetings in connection with
fessional gentlemen, invited certain working mep, ftmppg whom {jie movement gifpy held in the metropolis. Mi-. Shorter, by rewere Mr. Walter Cooper, Mr. Joseph Milbanl^ and Mr? Tl?om§$ (jyeg| gf the cqfgpjittee, acted as vice-roesident, and delivered the
Shorter, to meet them in order to learn the views anfl feelings gf gpegjnjl aildrgsg, §p.d, next to Emma Hardinge, he was the most
those working men,<and to confer with thepj 6 $ to any pr^tipg-i frequept spe^kgp gt these meetings.
On his retif'-Pffisnt from the post of secretary to the Workingmeasures which it might be considered advisajjjfi in e£-----------Men’g Ooljege ip 1867, a number of friends who appreciated his
to adopt. The outcome of these confergnge§ fyg,s the
ment in 1850 of the Society for P r o ^ fjg g
Men’s A§§,op­ services tp Spjtitualism presented him with a testimonial as an
tions, afterwards called the
J*rpmg|;>ng Inlqs^iftl expregslflft flf f p i r sympathy and regard. His address in acknowand Provident Societies a ^ ^ inui&
gj»Q|fe?fVas appointed ledgepijit ofthja fgark of kindness and good-will towards him,
secretary.
ppblisped in |ji()
Magazine for April, 1868, is an examplo
Several industrial gtepperstiye g p $ ftp
fetWfld >» L o^ g g ofhispubjje^ft^Mr.
In
|g l?j§
on Spiritualism, Mr. Shorter has
—tailors, shoem§fc.rg, g r o g g y fyifljffa
niagoffj^
been ft ppji^buto | - | 9 0 ^y^r§i)phes ofJournalism and literature.
makers, &c., and » ceitfrel po-ppgftJJTO m m
{ngstiofi Uooper’s Journal, Christian
in London (chiefly
ftlft f# m
V«n- Among these jo u r^ g
Register, Working-Men’s
sittart Neale) for supping
gtpres ihr$p$gut the Socialist, Journal
country with groceries pf
q # it y an4
College Magazine, an} Qwjtfjfeffy
° f Education, of which
ypi)|§ thp editor; he was also for
prices, and a correspondence W8 S entered ijito with
fill latter journal he was fpf
co-operative societies in | p 3 $
of which infbriflppn gggfg some time sub-editor of tjig JSgfjjfflfj. 4-W'riPfflh a weekly newspaper
devoted to the cause of
^j^prJicam tjftjpn during the great
be obtained, in order ta wjQBffm gRSfar W&y .or acfipjj §$£
pivil war in the United Statfig. ‘ igygrd yg|4}Bg-books of general
them and mutual support. ' A ra s te r wW also kept,
j
Interest, though most of then? priinarily intended for scholastic use,
date of formation of ea(sh ®^fity, the number of ^ m e te r s, J
amount of business done by |t,
igye been compiled and edjted by mm. JfegSP are, “ Poetry for
deemed useful to learn, and
Iphpol and Home,” “ A Boojjfgjf English Jtaejjry,” “ A Book of
>SS societies were w f e g to
communicate.
3pg^gh Prose,” “ Shakespeare for Rchpojs an,d fgpiilies,” “ Love:
Mr. Shorter attended as fjg
j| Splg^on of Poems from th.q
pftets.”
Conferences convened by the ~
ft
be seen from this M ef sl^gh
Shorter’s life has
Chester, and Leeds, and took p;
an i,dle one. He h^S
perhps, the niost voluminous
followed. It would be out of plgce,
. p p ^ fjjjjfjtualism in th|§
Wnen the committee of
.v.r.,r^ W.(*
space to enter here into the causes WW08 4 ^ 9 ^ M u r e o f i h i a § g © s f e t * ® Society hpgp jts inyestigation, Mr. Shorter was
movement in London. It may ba s^'’ ! ^ | $ « y .thtit co-operas
A gg{§p98 to whgm they applied for information and
tion can only be successfully carried oi
to the cpmmitte(9 and the evidence given by
r ^ p r ^ fs , sp d m t
most of the members of these indi
l^gngi^, Though filin g sight and ill-health
1 po.-operatiye spcief^s
had no previous knowledge of co-operati.on, p d were ,Qji)y intgr now cnpptehia* fl^rt3. {uid prevent the execution of some imrested in it for what they hoped individually to get pjjt of j t :
portant ^ p iS _P 9 Spiritoftlisni he has long contemplated, his
the few who really cared for co-operation as a principle, hj^'l|ttie istp^st in Eilf|[^eation8 affectjpg human improvement, and espe­
of the practical knowledge and business experience on which pjwtt cially in a broad catholic Spiritualism, is unabated, and to its
advocacy the best powers of his mind are still devoted.
cess in business is so largely dependent.
Our portrait is taken from a photograph by Mr. F. Hudson, of
The movement of “ Christian Socialism,” as it was termed, how­
ever, bore some valuable fruit. Its publications, lectures, meet­ 2, Kensington Park Road, Notting-Hill Gate, and the earlier part
ings, and conferences did much to spread a knowledge of the of this memoir from the Bee-ffive newspaper of Nov. 2 0 th last.
TH O M A S S ^ Q R T E R .
The subiect o f our m s j m
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IN TU IT IO N .
JJr M b s . F rances K ingm an ,
(Continued from last week.)
CHAPTER V.
We hp,d a rainy night. I think J saw the blue sky through the
very first openings this morning. I watched the clouds melting
into the azure spaces. Did you ever see how the edges pass off in
thin, white bits, so like cotton batting, with the blue shining
through pore and more vividly, until the last little thread of cloud
is gone, and all is soft and clear ? If you reply negatively, I pray
you watch this beautiful picture some time.
While } was gazing upward, cqmb and brush in hand ready to
commence my toilet, Outty knocked upon the panel. I called,
“ dome;” and she met me with a kiss. How fresh she looked—
and so neat. I have never seen her otherwise since she came
here.
“ Please, I have mp.de a fire, Mrs. Blake, and the tea-kettle is
almost boiling.”
I was delighted because she had ventured to come to my room
in the early morning. It was an evidence of better confidence
between us. I had been thinking for several days of something
else for her to call me. I wanted her to seem nearer to me. So I
said, while I was coiling my hair, “ Outty, I think you had better
call me Aunty; Mrs. Blake sounds so stiff, and you know we must
be near and very dear to one another. Cecil told me last night he
was very happy to think you had come, and he loves you—thinks
ypu will be a great comfort to me soon.”
The child gave ipe one of those strange, shy looks of hers, and
in an iflstftflt seethed bathed in deep thought, from which she
ft
milkmaid, pierrily pings.” ' riieaid steps, I Jnjew it yn& Cutty
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'’■’ " down. 1 glanced up—out at the open
oper casenjent.
Dear lamb! she would ijot)nti'ude;
le : she could not, with hep extypuje
3 . 1 ? of. nature,
. —
But sWSv^fcteiiing;
her'pretty he^d turned .
i listen
delicacy
a little to one side, and a pmpid'smile on her lips. | thought her
mouth very large when I first saw’her, tyut she has ai^jeh ^ cjiapm
when she speaks or laughs or when sfte wears an expulsion of
interest. I have concluded if it had bepn smaller it vfould have
ruined “ the contour of the whple.” Whqn I was singing the last
verse I saw her lips move, and believed she was joining in the
chorus. I asked her, after I had closed the piano and had gone t o .
her side, if she could sing. She very timidlv answered;“ A little,
Mrs. B la k e a n d after considerable persuasion, she softly warbled
a song her mother taught her in her. infancy. It was “ The melodies
of many lands.”
A precious little thing. If I had discovered new ljeautjes in my
new friend daily, I thought I had discovered the superlative one
now. What can I compare her voice unto? I know not what.
A trickling rill, a zephyr breeze, the plaintive warble of a bird. I
was delighted, and determined when the autumn arrived to engage
Montzane, our best German instructor on the piano and excelling
in vocal music, to give her lessons. I did not tell her so. Deep
in my bosom lav the hope of causing her hitherto sunless life to
waken to a mellow and ripe future. I must dispel the shadow of
the past which lay upon her, and the yet blacker shadow of the
future which she so feared—so feared.
Night was down with her moon and stars, and I could see
Cutty was glad of it. She had been anticipating all day the even,
ing’s entertainment. Byron savs of night,
“ In her starry shade
Of dim and solitary Loveliness,
I learn the language of another World.”
Gutty brought her catechism and we sat down by the table. I
turned the pages until I saw the question, “ What is hell P”
would rather call you Mrs. Blake, ma’am.”
She answered, “ The place of punishment assigned the wicked—
The sharp ma'am she had hardly spoken since her arrival from the place where the sinful dwell in fire and brimstone; where
the poor-house, and I hoped never to hear it again; it so reminded there shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
I gave a decided negative shake of the head, and Cutty’s whole
me of her as I first met her there. I did not urge her, for I well
knew the feelings rankling in her soul. Proud and humbled— intensity of nature beamed forth from her eyes. I knew this was
dignified and fearful lest she might intrude. I knew well of such the particular point on which she was held crucified, drinking hys­
natures. I thought time would settle all these little matters. She sop and gall.
Contemporary ministers with this catechism, I well knew, rarely
went down to set the table, and presently I followed.
Black Jennie ran in to fry the cakes, but I told her “ No; Outty preached the terrible creeds of original days, but they failed to
and I did enjoy our work so well together we must not be dis­ explain away this terror of children and stumbling-block of sinners.
turbed.” The old lady shook her head, smiling when she said, “ I’ll I thanked heaven the day had departed when Dr. Edwards and his
brethren stood up before congregations to picture the wiithings,
be in bimeby to do up them dresses of Miss Cutup’s.”
How that did gratify me—“ Miss Outup.” Jennie had done well, the hideous contortions of a wife in hell while her husband with
and you should have seen the dear little orphan blush. I Bhall all his strength was crying in heaven, just over the great gulf,
“ Glory hallelujah ! Praise the Lord !” pourtraying in brightest
commend Jennie for it, and tell her she has the right idea. She
tints a mother in heaven clothed in white, with a crown upon her
was more sagacious than many white women would have been. It
is so strange th^t I ever should really enjoy house-work like this. head and a palm branch in her hand, crying “ Amen 1” to the glory
of God through the damnation of her innocent babies burning in
Practical domestics will laugh at my calling my light duties by the
hell.
above name; nevertheless it is so.
0 my blessed Father God! hast Thou not been grieved that Thy
While we were eating breakfast, Outty said, very timidly, “ Mrs.
Blake, I did not expect to sit at the same table with you when I children could attribute such monstrosities to Thy Lore, Thy
Goodness, Thy Justice ? Did not Thy pure spirit and Thy angels
came here. Do you really want me to ?”
“ Of course, child; why not? Remember you are not my servant also weep when the mistaken, yet I doubt not conscientious, Dr.
Ambrose said, “ When the damned have drunken down whole
but my little friend, companion, my little niece.”
draughts of brimstone one day they must do the same another day.
“ You thought to have me for a servant?”
The eyes shall be tormented with the sight of devils, the ears with
“ Yes, Cutty; I did not expect to find such a dear treasure—such
the hideous yellings and outcries of the damned in flames; the
a smart, intelligent girl. Outty, you are far, far above girls of your
nostrils shall be smothered as it were with brimstone; the tongue,
age generally; very far.” She answered nothing, and drank very
fast of her chocolate, and endeavoured to swallow, but deglutition the hand, the foot, and every part shall fry in flames.” Thank God,'
was extremely difficult. She choked, set her cup down, and left this is effete—dead! Yet, eternal punishment is not made plain
to the inquiring masses of people. Because o f it infidels stalk the
the table. I could not eat without her, so I followed.
earth, the mourner weeps at the grave called hopeless, with tears
“ Outty,” I said, placing my hand on her head all covered with
of unspeakable anguish, scoffers fling defiance in the teeth of ortho­
bronze waves yet damp with then1morning ablution.
doxy, and sceptics cry, “ Show us, else we care n o t; explain, else
“ 0 , Mrs. Blake,” she sobbed forth, “ your love is killing me—I
we will live on in indifference.” But Outty is waiting.
cannot bear it.”
“ Well, dear, I will tell you what I think of hell. I have
I laughed—not a laugh that would wound, but a quiet sort of
ripple one gives vent to when they don’t know what else to do on studied hard to satisfy my unrest of soul—the unrest I once had.
such occasions. I soothed, telling her I knew it all—just how she I am at peace now, thank kind heaven. W e are so blind, so
felt—and that I thought Cecil must think we had funny times. I ignorant, Cutty. I thought when I read what Job says about
She instantly ceased her tears and gave me another one of those there being no knowledge or device or wisdom in the grave, it
strange looks. All the definition I can give is—as though she meant annihilation; and he says, also, that we go the same way
thought when I spoke in this way of Cecil, a sudden freak of of the beast, and that the dead know not anything. If he had
lunacy had seized me. But I knew it would be all right by-and- been wise enough to have written something of the soul’s leaving
by. I was very glad she asked no questions, for I was not yet the body—but he makes no discrimination, and writes in such
ready to explain. My intensest desire was that everything should despair—’tis enough to chill one to death. But I found all_ such
come along quietly, naturally, and in the intervals she should have doctrine contradicted by everlasting punishment, and immediately
time to digest my teachings.
set about finding, if possible, what this everlasting punishment
- the
■’ day
< we studied
• ’ • 1 and sewed,
1 and1TI went
- i down
J— :i - 1------ Now, Cutty deal*, pay attention, and I will tell you what
Through
into
meant,
the parlour about three o’clock in the afternoon to open the piano. 1Study and Reason have taught me.” She placed herself in an
I never had sang a note since Cecil died. I had thought I never absorbing attitude.
“ In the Old and New Testaments we find four woi'ds translated
could sing Parepa’s “ Five o’clock in the morning” again. That
was his song. I used to play and give the happy words oftenest at hell. Sheol is Hebrew, Hades is Greek, and are considered sy­
twilight. He in his big chair listening to the voice, surpassing, in nonymous. The other two are Tartarus and Gehenna. Homer
his loving estimation, all the voices in the world. I see him yet; describes in his Illiad, Tartarus, as a place far below Hades.
so pale and pleasant, his great blue eyes riveted upon me, his sunny Gehenna is a compound of two Hebrew words—ye hinnom, or the
hair wreathing his handsome forehead in long, waving looks, his valley of Hinnom—a place said by different authorities to be near
mouth all smiles, though pain sometimes caused him to call up the Jerusalem. Sheol is found in the Old Testament sixty-four times
—translated sometimes grave, others pit, and twice hell. Under­
brave heroism of his nature.
The chair is vacant—the blues eyes and sweet face in the grave stand, Outty?”
“ Y e s’m. What is the English, please ?”
—no ! but here—he sits there, methinks. I feel i t ; I can truly
“ Hell is a Saxon word, signifying a place of concealment.”
say, I know it—and he smiles when I chant, “ And Bessie, th
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
FEBBtTABY. 4, 1876.
lf Wfl$!Mrs. 'Blake, .what is'the meaning of the hell we must beings, has been the fault of ages; and. our vital relations to those
gone before have been misunderstood and. neglected. The descent
bisarforbursiiiaP”
“ My child, we are told heaven or hell is within us, as we to Atheism has been easy, because we haye rested content with a
' please. Man is endowed with love, will, understanding, to use as combination of old truths and errors, leaving reason, philosophy,
fie'cHooses. Life isa ohain of manyludis—each act is a link, and and analogy in the background. Revelation from the inner realm
each link affecta oui existence; hereafter—each thought, purpose, has never ceased and never will—this intuitive revelation alike of
savage and civilised people, telling of a God and immortality. God
deed,: shall influence our situation in the terra incognita.”
“ Yes, Mrs. Blake; and that is what causes me such terrible is love, and all true love is of God—the corner-stone pn Which the
structure of all happiness rests; we receive this love, and its very
misery. Mother and father and Johnnie are—”
I intenupted the orphan’s piteous heart-plaint. “ Are bettor possession gives us an irrepressible desire to bestow it upon those
than when they went away. The uplifting law of progress is there capable of receiving it. All faith combined never will ,save us
a fixed principle as well as here. I nave not a doubt but their first unless we have our hearts filled with this Divine principle. The
weeks, months, even years, were dark, and the law of compensation more we love God, the less we love ourselves—then we rise above
never forgot itself. But, my darling, gradual unfoldment is a the selfish animal instincts to a state of self-forgetting purity; we
walk in the sweet radiance of heavenly light, and judge of all
glorious work.”
“ OhI Mrs. Blake, do you really believe they are better P can things by spiritual instinct—see and feel unutterable evidences.
they grow better there P—it seems so strange when I have always The light being revealed, we understand God’s goodness, justice,
mercy; death is the doorway of the better apartment, and we have
believed that dreadful story of everlasting torment.” .
“ Cutty, remember, we never remain in one state here, and I communion with those we love.
The clock struck twelve. Possible that I had been sitting an
cannot think we shall there. Don’t you know everything changes ?
W e progress to better or worse conditions. The great wisdom hour with Cecil—with his sunny head upon my breast as of old,
which moulds the human race has us all in a perpetual condition and his precious smile lifted to my kiss, his hands enfolded in mine,
o f change and progress; will He place us in a fixed state there? his very breath upon my cheek ? Even so. I had found the day
For what reason must He so disturb natural laws and mako the which kings and prophets had waited for and died without seeing.
(To be continued.)
future-unreal? No, dear child; it must. be that we go into the
next world carrying everything necessary for our individuality.
Take .away the distinct tendencies which distinguish us, whether THE NEWCASTLE MEDIUMS, MISS FAIRLAMB AND
they be good or bad, and we should be no longer ourselves. Then
MISS WOOD.
•
when your mother stepped out into the ‘ land beyond the river,’
It is one of the functions of the Spiritual Institution to hold
she was, I believe, the same woman she was here, and her spiritual forth encouragement to genuine mediums. Scattered abroad over
eyes were opened to behold her condition. We are told in the the country there are many mediums whose rare merits are little
Bible of the gospels being preached to them that are dead. It is known beyond the precincts of their homes; others, again, who
a divine law—this uplifting law of progress—though gradual, there like the Misses Wood and Fairlamb, are known, have yet in this
is hope, bright as a jewel set in gold, at even the lowest step; and initial stage of Spiritualism to struggle against difficulties which
Cutty, I believe it is the work of those angels who were once they are too sensitive to make public, and from which every
despairing, to lift humanity through that progressive existence medium should be entirely free; many, again, pine in lonely sorrow
which stretches its encouraging paths through Eternity.”
for the want of that loving word which is more to the soul than
“ I have wondered,” said the dear little orphan, timidly, “ how gold. From the first it has been an object of the Spiritual Insti­
God could have one hell, because there are so many degrees of tution to watch the interests of those instruments of the spiritwickedness; of course he would not punish me as much as he world upon whom depends so much the progress of truth; and if
would a murderer. But I see now; he or she must suffer accord­ Spiritualists throughout the country would but feel more deeply
ing to their deed, in their mind; but I thought it was for ever. Oh! their responsibilities in relation to these chosen ones for the world’s
Mrs. Blake, if there is hope, if mothor and father and Johnny only highest work, the wailings of poverty and neglect would be no
can grow better, Oh, I shall love God so dearly, for giving us the more heard issuing from the dwellings of those who are effecting a
chance.” The orphan’s eyes filled with tears, and her. red lips work greater than that of the wealth-laden incumbents of the
quivered in such appealing pathos, I could not help asking the churches.
angels to make her their especial care.
These remarks are called forth by the temporary visit to Lon­
“ One more question, please, Mrs. Blake, then I will not ask you don of these two excellent mediums,—not that they personally
to talk more to-night. Please let’s put the catechism away. I represent the suffering medium so much as others we know, but
never liked it ; and I mil believe they can grow better there. I yet do as much as any stand in need of that sympathy that gives
will never believe again they are burning in fire, or that this dread­ life and endurance to the spirit. Advantage was therefore taken
ful unhappiness must last for ever. Do you believe God told men of this visit to make an appeal to our friends for kindly recogni­
what to write in the Bible ? They called themselves inspired of tion, and well it has been responded to. A crowded room to re­
God, you know.”
ceive our young friends must have been, and we know was, as
“ Yes, dear; every soul is of the Diety, and all truth is inspired. gratifying to them as it was creditable to the feelings of London
Whatever of truth we read from those writers let us receive and Spiritualists. In return for this kindly expression, the Misses
cherish. You know I have found through great geologists that Wood and Fairlamb favoured the company with a demonstration
many of the statements in the Bible are not correct; but that does of their mediumistic gifts, an account of which we now give.
not condemn the whole. God is in the present as well as the past.
The ladies had not long entered the cabinet—the one reclining
Inspiration has never closed and sealed its books. It goes hand on tho couch, the other seated in the easy-chair—than the voice of
in hand with Progression. Souls in advanced ages cannot drink of a control gave promise of a successful sitting. Shortly afterwards
waters destined to increase instead o f quench the thirst. The a form was visible at the central aperture of the curtains. It was
1 river of life ’ has no dam to stagnate its waters; it rushes a graceful form, and saluted the audience. It was the spirit-form
onward, free as God’s love, awaiting argosies best adapted to its of “ Minnie,” who has repeatedly materialised through these
swift course. So, dear, remember, ‘ Give us this day our daily mediums, and whose portrait is given in the illustration of a
bread.’ Perchance their inspiration was for their day if it will semi-light seance in the M edium for September 10th, 1875, No.
not answer for ours. Let us accept the truths science and reform 284. There was a sphere of purity and affection around this spiritgive us—our inspiration—the bread and not the stone. Have form that was very grateful to those who came under its influence.
faith, darling; under the ice the stream runs clear; above the clouds This was especially felt by those to whom she gave her hand and
the sun shines warm and bright; beneath the snow nestles the on whose hands she imprinted a kiss.
violet and anemone; near you and me an angel waits our believing
On retiring for a brief interval this form re-appeared, conducting
and dawning into peace.”
to the front a diminutive, dark-skinned form, known as “ Pocha.
“ Oh! Mrs. Blake, what makes me feel every minute better and The extremely small size of this moving, speaking, lively form was
better ? What is it causes me to love God when I have never a surprise to all. It gave its little hand to some of the sitters.
known whether I could or no P To-night I shall pray. I have Mrs. Everitt took up a position on the floor immediately in front
not obeyed you before because I did not care whether I went to of the child, and many amusing childish ways it manifested,—now
heaven or ”—she did not finish, but threw her arms around my whining because it had dropped some sweetmeats that a lady pre­
neck, kissing me ardently, then, too full of gratitude to thank me sented to it, then lamenting that it could not carry away an um­
for the evening’s entertainment, she whispered a sweet “ Good brella or parasol held by Mrs. Everitt. Mr. Hunter of Newcastle
night,” and I listened to the sound of her footsteps going up the was requested to take a position close to the cabinet to give this
stairs.
infant form confidence, he being always recognised as her “ chief,”
Calmly I sat until the clock struck eleven: reflection was so and with the younger members of whose family in the flesh this
beautiful I was entranced and could not rise. I realised so fully spirit-form is in the habit of occasionally playing. Thus true is it
that all our light, love, and truth are undulations from the Eternal that the immortals may commingle in veritable form with us
goodness.' I ‘had been praying; and I understood that harmony, mortals here below. This little “ Pocha ” remained more' or less
composed of union, sympathy, propinquity to heaven. Jesus during the whole seance, and impressed us with the reflection how
breathed on his disciples and said “ Receive ye the holy spirit ”— much of interest truly human these visitors from the spirit-world
thus as far as they would receive, giving them His own gentle assume when they temporarily take on the mortal garb again.
tranquillity. Why did I feel this ? Because I forgot all earthly
Another form, that of “ Geordie,” a young Scotchman, presented
thing;, intensely desiring communion with angels. I purified my itself, whose voice was audible all over the room. Heniade several
soul •by. thought and petition, for spiritual influx. I fell into a appearances, so as to convince the circle of his identity, and would
reverie, with the intenor voice. I remembered, it is not for money, have walked out into the room, but it was too crowded, and the
or position, or power, or favour, we have our probation here, but influences were not favourable. Yet another spirit-form appeared
for the prepartion of the true life which is to come.
at the side of the curtain. In a whisper it gave its name as
The opening of the inner senses is no miracle: it is only the “ Mrs. Scott.” Mr. Linton, who was standing dose to this form,
progress of spiritual development, Making God and angels unreal inquired— “ Is it the Mrs. Scott who made a mould of her hand
February 4, 1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
69
analytical exists is a non-medium. The mental atmosphere of suoh a
man is disintegrative. He throws out a sphere whioh reduoes every
phenomenon to small parts, that eaoh may be studied separately. This
mental state is like those acids whioh, falling on certain solid substances,
convert them into vapour., On the other hand, a person in whom the
love prinoiple—the synthetical—predominates is mediumistio. He
throws out the plastio element that enables the spirits to come, into the
human sphere and do their work. He sees things as a whole, ahd.loves
them as embodiments of ideas and not as disoonneoted anatomical frag­
ments. This consideration teaohes us our duty in commuhingwith
spirits. When you do so you must throw out that element of love
whioh enables them to build up the Jaoob’s ladder along whidh the
angels may descend and ascend. We need not be utterly credulous of
all that oomes from the spirit-world in order to fulfil this duty. The
proper order to observe is to receive oertain Facts and experiences, and
apply the critical process to them afterwards; But if we apply our
oritioal apparatus in- the first plaoe, we defeat our objeot. To those
assembled here this evening we would say, lay aside your critioal
weapons and take home with you that whioh you hear and see, and
analyse it in private. But for the time being throw out that sympathy,
that love, that confidence necessary for all intercourse between man and
man, whether in the form or out of it.
Furthermore, the work of the spirits in referenoe to mankind is of
various kinds, in accordance with these contrary principles. Some
appeai to the external intelleot, and give us logioal essays
1 to our analytical faculties. There is another form, whioh may
be called a compromise between the two, in whioh spirits lead the in­
vestigator through a long series of experiences, whioh, gathered by the
MBS. KIMBALL AT DOUGHTY HALL.
aid of the intelleot and perceptions, are stored up in the mind, and there
The intense interest that is felt in the advent of Mrs. Kimball ported into their proper relationship. This work is, however, all of an
in our m id B t was manifested on Sunday evening last by a crowded external and scientific character. It treats of the manifestation of spirit,
meeting at Doughty Hall; and seeing that she comes not to present but not of spirit itself. This is Spiritualism from the material side.
But there is another way in whioh the spirit-world acts on man. It
the more exciting marvels of physical mediumship, but to speak to
the inner consciousness of men, such an appreciation speaks well has been called the ministry of angels, in which spirits minister to man
for the advance of a purer Spiritualism among us. It is not to as a spirit, and not necessarily to his intellect or external consciousness at
attract the eye, nor even, perhaps, to fascinate the mind by intel­ all. Now man is a spirit, and is so from tho fact that he has this syn­
lectual displays, that this lady appears in our midst. She comes to thetical nature,—this divine creative power within him as the basis of
unfold the spiritual realms, to give us a further insight into the his being, which has within itself, in virtue of its innate spirituality, the
knowledge to conduct the complex operations of life in the most perfeot
grand realities of spirit-life, and thereby to bring the spirituallymanner. It is this divine life that is ministered to by the spirit-world. It
minded into closer rapport with the spirit-world. Her work is is not the perceptive intellect, nor the reflective intellect, nor the external
essentially spiritual, and the influences she brings are such as to oonsoiousnees that is necessarily ministered to. It may be indeed that
throw around her words a fascination unknown in the cold atmos­ no organ of the brain is excited, but rather that deep inner nature
phere of mere intellectual thought. Her language glows with which is the source of all forms of human life. And to obtain this is the
spirit-power.
greatest benefit you get here.
At the conclusion of the first hymn Mrs. Kimball rose, and with
The association of kindred souls in suoh meetings affords conditions
much solemnity said:—Dear Friends,—Let us forget all at this for ministering spirits—your owa loving friends that have gone before
hour save that we are in the presence of the Infinite Spirit of —and though possibly you might hear nothing of which the intellect
Truth, and that we come to lay upon His altar all our gifts, all could make special note, yet you go away and feel that you are better
that we are, all that we have, and all that we ever hope to be. and purer men and women than you were before. There had been a
0, great Spirit of Love, we bring to Thee hearts filled with grati­ craving want in your being unministered to. It was a want you could
tude and love that shall know no change, for that Thou art so not get satisfied in the places of merchandise, of entertainment, or even
of instruction. You can only get it in the spiritual meeting, for the
loving to all Thy children. Send to us, 0 Spirit of Beauty, Thou want iB spiritual in its nature. Doubtless this iB why people go to
whom we name Our Father and Our Mother, Thou from whom church, and although they get no new word from the preacher, they
floweth every good and perfect gift, send us, we beseech Thee, gather together under the peculiar influences of the association which
Thy guardian ministering spirits to minister unto us Thy children. make up a condition for spirit-working, and thus they repeat their visits
May they bring to each from the celestial gardens such blossoms to ohurch, and are the better for doing so, even in the face of theological
of purity, such blossoms of beauty, as each spirit may need or seek hindrances that stand in the way.
It is in this spirit I ask you to listento-night. Mrs.Kimball’s
for; and from those serene and purer atmospheres of the spiritworld may there descend those Divine auras that each yearning guides are not here to speak philosophy to you; you must look to spirits
mortal requires for spiritual unfoldment; and for these the echo of to minister to your Bpirits, not call upon them to unfold the mysteries
earthly praise shall ceaselessly blend with the harmonies of heaven. of soience, or to enlarge upon philosophical themes,—we can do this for
ourselves. We should look to spirits to help us spiritually. We are
ADnitEss by M k . B urns .
ourselves Bpirits, and are related to the great spiritual sphere; and
The objeot of this meeting is not to hear a Bpeech by me; yet I when we gather in this way, it should be for spiritual good, rather than
would make a few remarks whieh present themselves to my mind while for an intellectual feast. ■Hence your individual condition or state of
the conditions of tbe meeting are settling down. When we look mind, and the combined or collective mental Btate of the whole room
abroad upon nature, we seo two principles at work — a prinoiple gives a condition which will permit you to be benefited and be satisfied
of growth, whioh buildB up all things with unerring wisdom and with the meeting or go away dissatisfied. If people go away discon­
fitness, and a principle of destruction, which disintegrates all things, tented from such meetings, the blame is frequently thrown upon the
takes them baok to elements that we know little or nothing of, medium, or upon the conductors of the meeting. But giving you satis­
in order that they may be reconstructed in another form. In tbe faction does not depend upon those who ocoupy the platform or upon
human mind there is a Bimilar twofold prooees—that of synthesis and those who oontrol them from the spirit-world. If you come here in
that of analysis. Some men are creative, inventive, exuberant of new the spirit to be blessed, you will be blessed; if you come with the win­
ideas and beneficent schemes and thoughts. Other men are destitute dows and gates of your spirits unbarred, you will be refreshed and
of that power, and present to them the best put together piece of men­ lightened in your inner nature,—this is, indeed, the cultus of Spiri­
tal workmanship, they could pull it all to pieces, turn the gold into tualism which has been insisted upon by the spiritual teachers of all
dross, and even explain away their own existence and that of the uni­ ages. If you oome to look at a strange lady, rather than for spiritual
verse in whioh they move. These two principles are organised in the benefit, it Bays little for your manners or spiritual aspirations. But
human being. All principles are universal, and we must expect to And come for the spirit’s beheBts, and you will aohieve spiritual good. The
tbeir phenomena manifested on each plane in accordance with the con­ objeut of Bpirit-ministration iB to create a Bympathetio state in the soul
ditions there found to rule. In mar. we find a principle of love, life, that shall connect man with the great central Bphere from which he
or affection, that peculiar instinct which oauseB man, in common with sprang, and make him every day more and more a man.
all other formB of life, to maintain himself as an individual in his
proper sphere o f existence. We find conjoined with this the faculty A ddress dy M rs. K im ball under th e C o n t r o l op “ M a ry S tu art.”
of intellect which endeavours to understand tbe position which the
Dear Friends,—We have been instructed this evening to give you a
human being occupies in the universe. We know that th iB life, or love, few thoughts upon the same subject on which Mr. Burns has already
or synthetioal principle is independent of the human intelleot. It commented. We have, however, had no conversation with him as to
exists in those departments of nature in which there is no intellect as the subject of his remarks, and the circumstance shows that he is
perfeotly as in the human being, and as even in the greatest philoso­ en rapport with the great oentral sphere, the planB of whioh we are
pher ; it exists in those spheres of our being of whioh the intelleot here to promote. In that spirit-sphere is an organisation for the bringing
has no conception. Before the circulation of the blood was understood, en rapport with it every medium in every oountry, and that the guardian
it yet circulated as efficiently, carrying nutrition to every part of the spirits of such may be brought under its influence, with tbe object of
body, bb it does now. Before the physiology of digestion was known, forming conditions for what we oall the higher manifestations of the
the digestive and assimilative processes went on as effeotually, if not spirit.
more so, than they now do with all our knowledge; and seeing that
These manifestations are endangered by the critical, analytical spirit.
the prooesi 08 of nature in this synthetical part of man’B being go on If B p iritB came to you in that mood, and went away with the sarcastio
without any K n o w le d g e on the part of man being requisite to the per­ feelings which ure often indulged in by you on leaving seanoes, little
formance of these funotiona, we may infer that there is more ooncealed good would bo effected. If spirits picked you to pieoes, as you piok to
in m an’B nature, that is doing its work, than the human intellect takes pieces thoir instruments, the mediums, a repulsive wave would flow out
oognisanoe of.
t'rom the spirit-world, instead of that attracting love whioh is the true
These two conditions affect mediumship. They are indeed those whioh uniting prinoiple of all good efforts. Let it, therefore, be borne in mind
distinguish mediumship. A person in wfcom the purely intellectual or ithat the responsibility lies muoh with yourselves, if failure attends tha
downstairs on Tuesday evening P” “ Yes, yes,” was the reply, and,
overjoyed at being recognised on .this her first materialisation,, she
clasped hiahand and,literally showered kisses upon it, and patted
his face ill over with both her hands in a very exuberance of delight.
She then walked to .the other side of the curtain, wishing to be
recognised by Mr.Bums, but he was so occupied in allaying the
excitement of the circle, and endeavouring to regulate the condi­
tions, that the opportunity was missed. Mr. Wooderson, however,
who was near, was affectionately recognised. This estimable lady,
who passed away some time ago, was well known, and will doubt­
less on future occasions pronounce herself unmistakably to her
more immediate friends. One feature of this seance is to be noted,
that although there were only two mediums in the cabinet, three
spirit-forms were several times visible simultaneously, and one of
these a little child.
The only disadvantage attending this seance was, that from the
mixture of influences in a room so crowded, and from the very
natural excitement so difficult to repress, the conditions were such
as to admit of a very inferior degree of light. This giving rise to
some dissatisfaction on the part of those farther away from the
curtain, itself produced an element unfavourable to the manifesta­
tions ; but the fact that, notwithstanding these opposing influences,
such striking materialisations occurred, is itself an attestation of
the marvellous powers of these two Newcastle mediums.
^0
tHbB #offld g‘o ftdm W ir tamper
uilial:
are subject td MffeHdeS Bent;b6fdt» thl9‘ tliaei*fdf -. r, __
rtkdt WiatiKriicie' tHein iiito Jfubliti life at all. We navei
TV’e a&fe hot let them know what
jabiie in your midst.
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briiirSand brambles,
but th#dre fctlitfdUnded with the
tWin, &M they tirilidly lift up
'
ifiofl^st flyWet
irdid betieath the snow,
^ lb r i hite isthA ^dredtlottSntt ilnfbWiiigof iji'ediumB. There
.i-iifcM’iuajuusjji
at t o side, whose edrth-life wai
ihofes at a time when tile actually eold Weatbethas not apprdaohedjdbd
their movements dre invariably weU-orderedri AjjaW/.BOriie! animals (not
all) give evidence, by their howlingi 'yelling/and; general discomfort/that
they ar& oonsolous df sdtbe impending, atdhnldng befdre. that ,;storm
qomeBdD) which shdws that eyents yet to^oofflB have s^n^an infl)ienoe
in advanoe. ftrom these, arid a host of, aimilar casea whioh miaht be
events, jit wduid be but a 'feWtbhed fnedsiireldWar dninlalS td
beihgi in rlattefi to ddhjr
defined
tdeht td mate ttf ttib toote exalted
exil
sensitiveness being equal to that of what is commonly tfern^d the btUte
eteitidh. The limit of this senaitWehWe to dttlj d j^dttittn 6f the brute
' IitB^M^!tWnJ{)led out bediluBe She possessed inediiimistic power. Shi world is similar to the litilit df the capacity in the humatl world^-all are
1ifeeflid ittVfe tliid a^pVeojftUoii; i i i M d df this She received persecution not clairvoyant, only a portion; it is & question of susceptibility and
^yd'fliilik'e ; atid she pdssM atotty M tti frhat id called consumption, but refined sensation, but if it be possible in the one phase 6f Animal life, it
^hlbH'ii'fiUit'Wai till biBtastioh df i i f physical forces from unappre­ is, I think, fair reasoning to saV that we have no eVidenoe of its being
ciated mediumahip. She was in thS WtJWd, but the world knew her not. - forbidden or made impracticable in the other, If it be certmfy in the
86; radh^ VoU t t e e are to&nf df l‘ Jlbur own,” but because of some lower grade, as it iB universally known to be( the least we oan admit is
p&liptfltiAf dMbiiig t&ilV from riediulndfa.ip, “ their own reoeive then! that it ib probable in the higher plane. I trust that, up to the present,'
fiSj." " I t iS td^ldSe thefee in theit1ttuB position that I haVfe wished my I have disposed satisfactorily of the theoretical question, and will, now
ihfedlliih to indite dWfty Thtirtddy a d&y of reoeptidh for mediums,* who proceed to prove the certainty of human clairvoyahoe of a prophetio
tii&y,'cdiS3 at thftt time ttithbUt tfadilfey 8hd Without prioe for sucn guid- oharaoter by a recital of stubborn facts.
'^dS aW^
glVfe them, i M to intMdlic^) thofie tfhd otime anithated
Tour corrdspdndent iocepts, and appears to appteaiate, all the matter
’#itli;High 'fiMHtUal ptfttoiplid aiid a ldfty MiS into oonllection with the up tdthe “ chart of time,” and there ha draws the line, saying that he
dediriiiotdOT ''ttf or^ahisdd band of SpiMt-WofterS. By this harihOtiiouS “ oannot see that it is logical to assume that because it is found possible
ftdfrking together df spirit-Mtrunletits there Will descend updn the earth for a olairvoyant to disoover the past, thefefdre it Ib. probable,, or even
a retfvif^ng,SpiMt-pd\Ver that ttfll pfbduoS a doinplete revolution of possible, that he or she can disoover the future.” The objection may
thdtight ttttd condition ; aiid thd tithe will come when even in an je dealt with in a very simple way—the olairvoyant does it; theaotual
ftefeetobljr Uke this, ttaWritiliWd 8'plrita Will ds88oittte in your midst, the process of foretelling is a fact, verified by experienoe, and the events
inWe Mtliifed o f whom Will addtfefli you from the platform. Suoh art are realised. If thealleged prophecies of a professed clairvoyant were
th'e:$qkdibilitibs that lie itt the fidt long distant future.
myths, and SubjeBt td the ohanoe df being either right or Wrong, that
Thd audience having been iUvited to put ahv appropriate question to phdie of the seer’s profession would be ndthing short Of impoiture.
the mediurii,d gentleman tos6 to inquire at what point in an investiga­ Che character of an impostor on one-half of the eiSd Wduld argue fairly
tion the critical element should be allotted sway, for the faotB of Spirit in favour of the other half being possibly of a kindted Btamp, and, by
tualiSm required many to abandon a Whole life of thought.
a parity of reasoning, the honesty and truthfulness of that portion re­
MfS. Kimball’s control said that it Was imperative on no one to lating to the past would give oolour to the genuineness df the whole.
accept anything but what was consonant with reason. It was not that
But, to be mathematically oertain, we must go to a greater length
the mejhifeatationS would not be4r critioisdi or analysis, but that a than this, and prove the Uatter beyond all possibility of quibbling) and
fraud-eipeoting fratne of mirid was tot conducive to spirit-communion. this I propose to do in the same spirit as shown in the lecture referred
It was now as in the days of the gentle Nazfrfehe, who "did not many to, in whioh I made these remarks:—“ It is of no consequence to any
ikri^hiy \rdtih theft, because df their unbelief.”
of us what any other person believeB, but it is of serious and vital oonlift/. Kifnball then described a beautiful spirit standing near the sequence to all of us as to what any other’ of us may k n o w 11one ounce
gtotletaan—hi&sister, who Was anxious he Should fully enter into epiri- of knowledge is worth a bushel of fancy or belief, and it is this know­
tdaltifiitb; The gentleman, Who was an entire stranger, acknowledged ledge which I submit in support of the declaration that olairvdyahcA is
bavibg ^t siBter in spirit-life, and at Southampton he said he had been no mytb, no dreamy fancy, “ facts will beat opponents from behind
tdld ukt he W&s &fnedium.
every bush,—they place the question beyond the confines of Debsteable
Mfsi Kittball then proceeded to give one or two psychometric read­ Land.”
ing of bfersdtiu present, quite unknown to her, from whom, at the re­
If my faots about foretelling were fewer thah those about recording
quest df the control, lit. EurhS had casually colleoted an artiole belong­ tho past, it is not extraordinary, taking into account the statement that
ing to edoh.
I have been an investigator but little more than two years, while the
The first object taken up \WS a purse, the property of Mrs. Boyd, panorama of my past career extends over forty years. I haVe those, twoWho fdt- a motnent stood up. the control then proceeded to give the soore years of evidenoe by whioh to judge the acouraoy df Miss Fdwlar’s
cbarddteriStios of that lady, With allusidns td the general tenour of her and Mrs. Olive’s reoitals as to bygone events; but as to the prophecies
life. A spirit corresponding to that df hot son was delineated as neat of Miss Lottie Fowler (I had none from Mrs. Olive), there have been
her} tdso one of a yduilg lftdj. The characteristics were recognised by only two years in whioh to realise any of them, whioh (jives, necessarily,
Mrt. Boyd as correot.
only one-twentieth proportion of proof; in point of time; hut, despite
■ The riBxt objedt psychotbetMsed Was a spectacle-case, the property this margin of difference, there is almost an equal quantity of proof in
of Mr. Giiy Bryan, M.A. the philosophical tendencies of his intel­ favour of the predictions with that of the reoitals, and this makes out a
lect,'his fneditidibhip, and the silent Spirit-work he was ■accomplishing stronger oase for prophecy even than for the capacity to dig out facts
Were vWy adduratdlj defined.
from the ruins of time.
Tittiaaid not p6ftflit df further psychomettio readings, and those
Your correspondent gives an exoelleut reason why Miss Fowler oould
that Weife giyen toefe ndt p^dduded eo much as tests as in illustratioh foresee the birth of a particular obild, but he appears to have overlooked
Of the pb#dr df spirits td fead a human life from the delicate mag the feature of the sex of the baby being also given, whioh strengthens
fietio aura attadhed to a#tiMeS df persotial prdperty.
the plea for a belief in prophetio vision. He then quotes the case of a
The Meeting diapered in a spirit that manifestly testified to the lady, whom I had introduced to Miss Fowler, having been informed
potfflr which the higher Spiritual influSnCSs are capable of exerting on that her fears as to the sucoess of a work in whioh her husband was
the hinnou Spirit.
engaged might bo banished, as the work wduld be a suocesa; and this,
says the writer, does not prove, to a certainty, the faculty of peeping
into futurity, as the medium “ perceived the miud of the, questioner to
bfiBATEiBLB LAND.
be intent upon and busied with the.pieoe of business referred to above.”
T he F aODLTT OF OdilBVOY/UICB.
I grant that the objeoticn is a fair one, and thank the gentleman for
To the Editor.—Deft* Sir,-1-! am indebted to Mr. A. J. Smart of giving an opportunity to enlarge upon the somewhat unfinished picture.
Cardiff for the very honest, impartial, and pointed oriticiam of my leoture The medium, doubtless, saw the inner working of the lady’s mind; but
oil the abofe Sabjeot, which oriticiam was published in your last issue. if, upon this, Miss Fowler made a random guess at the success of the
After delivering a Ucttire, it is iliy duty to mefet all objections whioh work, she certainly made a luoky hit; if, on the other hand, she drew
may ba ffldde in the Spirit of1fairhess, and with the manifest ability and an infeTenoe as to success from the ordinary experience of mortals in
logic of so good A odrrespdndenb.
works of a like nature, her own knowledge of the past in suoh matters
• Ha ChallertgeSj Virtually, dnly one point, which is that of the com, must have been of a flimsy kind, for seldom did the prospects of a oase
parative dafioieticy df eviddtice in favour of foretelling, in proportioh to give less hope of success. I am sorry that I am not free to give names
that of past-telling, and thia he deals with on two grounds—
and addresses, for I am not in the habit of taking liberties with other
' (&) ‘ The wafit df logic in asserting, that beoause a seer reveals the people’s private affairs; but, as I have not this privilege, I mil say that
past, he or eHa-ffl&y be able to reveal the future; and
the experience of all literary men tallies with my own to the efieot that
(b)
The sniall proportion of Cases of iUustratioti giveh With respect
the odds were as ninety to one in favour of. this work being an egregious
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to events infuturo,
failure; and I will add that the author’s friends had booked him to
■The flrat o f fcheBBis a question of thedry; the Second, one of fact. But beoome insolvent, simply judging from results in other ventures of the
thefitttj -theoretical tbdtigh it bs, iS-not unassoftiated, in nature, With the kind, notwithstanding whioh he has had strong financial support to an
-vfrill deal^flfatj -rtdtll the pdisibUiiy j setidndlyj With'the extraordinary extent from many wealthy strangers, and every element
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aiid-thirdly with the undtoiabla efriditityj that the future
of failure has been wiped out.
■caUiiiaayj and is to bo dealt with by persons o f a particular fflould,
Let me add, in a skeleton forin, a few other instances:—A gentle­
i'Pirst,‘-as t o the^ossiiiijiyi' THete is » kinship in all nature; it is Short­ man whom I have the honour to know, and whd was known tp many
sightedness to view a single link in the great chain of nature, ahd to friends present at my leoture, stated to the meetipg that Miss Fow,ler
'ijud^ihy^tliat 'diie alonei'idstdad of testing its pdwer and usefulness with bpd not only related to him the ohief. events of his jpst jpareer, hut
■Iregard to:it9 0 onneotiori With tha ^hole SerieSi It is odfflmonly kndwb also described a disease from whioh hie wife was then .suffering, and
^I that'aicertain elasd df- biMs^iidt all of thetu) are gifted with the power prognosticated her death, whioh proved to be a fact a trifle earlier,than
<i!oMenSeping^the«int6fifiity <n the coming winter, and the time of its
was prophesied. (It Bhould be:borne inmind here that Mias, pooler
.!iit>rob&bldd|^pfo3ob';'add[soffle«£ tiidse birds will leave the mere rigorous never guarantees striot aocuracy in point of time, for.gopd reasons,
'>i'olimateiat''<rfKr seasditibiitndtat'another,'t^hich preoludas theargument
w lg o ^ ,I have before publised.) A .jrm.-fln&ft W i . « g Q * Jfcwler,
iHthatnlhifliiB' e&ltttiwiyithstiflcti as theiti would 'inai' “ "
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** From eleven to fonr, at fib. 3» Temon Place, Blooriubury Square.
pending in m y household, inform ed m e that one o f m y domestloa waa
J ’fe fo jiR T 4 , j£8t6.
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'atotfril toleOTftfee/ffiat Ae &ould be married ibbut iH^Ml bf th'byear i and shareB,^hdthettifc whibh followed WS9 a vtty appropriate one.
'(thiffAS'lfiiig was!iiri)uly), atid that the mafria^e^iuid prfovH’ ltippy: Said the medium, “ Erie shates are now at 13£, on Saturday next they
dcobrd&nbe WiHi 't o ^rogiibflfiiiatioil. will, as near as can be, toijoh .20,.an^l Jihen they ^ilJU^ back ,again.’’
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Ifi^oSucid WU told tiii^ ce ili^ '^ ^ u !Wb'Ud!ifly' This was about, the Tuesday;V.’Of .course,
rteS^jf/dlaJajfl ujfdfi jj'er !for debts alleged to havfebknowing byher lite with a considerable degree of doubt by my friend, who made the remark,
husband, whioh olaimswere unjust and unfounded. This unpleasant “ If it should be true it would be a prOpheoy;" “ Nothingof the kind,”
ifeature, h&stometo^passwith a vengeance. In my own base I was as­ said the mfedium, “ it is arranged by 4 ring'of persons :in ’Attjerioa to
sured',thWi a; jjatsoh whose movements were a matter of concern to me, force up tie shares.” The Spirit had bedh able to get' into tjteir pre­
.if^'ioh'i was ignorant, appeared to have removed to another sence, read their thoughts, gather their intentions, and 80,98 ates’t, report
fhflupe.. .. I went to test the fact, and found that such was not the: them to a family party in a quiet house in the north of England. It
ipase.,'j Ij returned to Miss Fowler to assure her of the error, alloanle to pass as stated—the shares went up day by d'iy, till they
&S pwtidtwy put me out of court by reminding me that she touched 20, and then they receded.
be alittjo out on the question of time (observe a previous StateYet the difficulty arises that if thought-reading be suoh an aid in
“tiifent ib6ut'esittct fcitrie not being guaranteed); but that if the person olairvoyance as to almost explain everything, how is it that there are
‘^’d^'nBt'fefil^vBd, the process of removal was oertainly in operation, and oases, to whioh apparently it will not apply? I knowgn.insfenoein
t!iB:Mg(ityitibn3 werS oOmpleted. On my asking if the new looility whioh a olairvoyant spirit went in searoh of a captain sailing ontbe
eonlfl be named, she laid her head aside as if listening to a voioe, and broad ocean. His friend wished for information cohceHfyK hiini; bbliBt■Mf>liedi "The$r say ‘ --------Hill,’ ” (I withhold the name, for obvious ingat the time he was en voyage from Australia to fiotfbay.1 THiire
and then she recalled the word, and said “ It’s-not that oould be no tbought-reading in this case, beoaUse the reply fcamd1in a
•exactly; but that is mixed up with it, and the plaoe is in that direotion, few seoonds—“ Yes; I have found him. He is coming ho'me, tliid he
and not far from it.” In a few days afterwards, I found that the has juBt told some gentlemen on board that if the weather holds
alleged removal had ensued, that the person had a friend at the place ;ood, they will reaoh the ----- in three weeks.” And so it proved.
named, where it is not improbable that an arrangement might have been IPhree weeks after, he oame into port, though not a member of the
in prospeot, and then broken off (I have reasons for this assumption family or any of his friends but believed it would be eight or ten months
tthidh it tanild be impolitic to publish), and tbe actual plaoe where ere his return. Where, then, was the thought-reading ? It seems dif­
lddgitigfc M l beeii taken proved to be in that direotion, and not far ficult to ascertain, but might not’ the dose sympathy between the
iWay. The jjreViduefly-ntaed cases are striotly accurate. Again, Mies querent and quesited have enabled the spirit at onoe to travel along,the
Fowlef told me that my own son would shortly be engaged in my own line of thought and so reaoh the spot whero the thought was concen­
calling and in thesame public offloe with me. I had a rooted objeokion trated. If so, this is still thought-reading, though in a much wider and
to this, on aooount of experience often proving the delioate position of broader sense than Mr. Smart seems prepared to admit. .
Mr. Smart objeots to the proposition put by “ Soribo” that there
relations being together, whioh often either makes family unpleasantness
on the one hand, if the junior be treated equally with others in the office, was proof of future knowledge in the prediction of the birth of the
. or on the other, favouritism is often supposed even when it is not baby described. I admit his Hypothesis as to reading the father’s
.shown. My son, who is responsible for his own aotions, offered himself thoughts to be a good one in this oase. How will he get Over afrbther
f for appointment, and, without any influence or interference on my instance of baby-prediction ? A clairvoyant visited a lady acquaiilfenoe,
part, was ultimately appointed to an honourable and responsible office. and whilst speaking to her passed into the trance-state, and >said that
I haife reason to'believe that Miss Fowler bad no means of knowing the ohild born would be a female, though a boy was strongly hoped for,
my Surfounditigs except by some occult aid. 1 have now given a and that the birth would ooour, not on a certain day, ae expeoted, but
titimtfefr tff pfophetio cases which I hope may be deemed equal in three days after, at a given hour, all whioh came to pass. Another in­
‘Strength arid point to any of those in my lecture relating to the stance I have in my recollection where a servant-girl suspected of
■piSfci $9)bubtlbe8 . so good a correspondent, who appears to be jregnanoy was oonvicted by a olairvoyant, despite all her denials, and
well itjpjtmed on the subjeot, has read of many more extraordinary in the course of events the clairvoyant was found to be oorreot in all
- evidences. Your numerous clairvoyant contributors, with their long particulars. In this case there may have been thought-reading, but was
and varied experiences, will be able to recount many others more start­ a statement made as to the sex of the ohild mere guesB-work ? '
I have found in my experiments that there is another “ faoulty ’’
ling dild OOgent than any of mine. I trust that the future may develop
. many; others, the periods for the fulmination of whioh are not yet very different to clairvoyanoe in its operations, and yet olOsely resembling
ripe. I have received letters privately, from friends who knew the and sometimes surpassing it in its results. For instande, there shall be
identity of the, lecturer, and I have in each case written to them, ad a number of marbles of various colours thrown into a box; no one
knowing precisely anything concerning them, yet the entranced ibedium
vising: them to do as I did—go and put the matter to the proof.
T h ese, 'Sir, are factsjust as stubborn and undeniable as any of those shall tell you What they are, shall state everything concerning them, as
whifeh "Sit. Smart links with memory-reading, and if they are less if he held them in his hands, and under his very eyes. Even the nature
ndttieftrtiS in obnSeiJuen'ce of the wide difference between two years in of disease in a person in an adjacent house—a disease that has bothered
hue case and forty in the other, they are none the less cogent, but are the doctors to discover its seat—-when such person has never been seen
di1mittiftrous in proportion to the period allowed for their development. by the medium—haB been described by the attendant spirit. This is
I conclude by saying of these facts, as I did in the lecture, “ Get over effected, I am told, by partial materialisation. The spirit draw? from
•them aa you best can—get over them i f you oan;" and I trust that others the medium power to last for a few seconds, sufficient to enable it to
. Whd have had the good fortune to investigate the subject at an earlier materialise so as to see objeots, but not to be stopped in progress by
period than I did, may give an account of their longer experiences.—I them, owing to the extreme fluidity or gaseous nature of the spirit.am, dear Sit, yours faithfully,
“ S ckibo.”
body.
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In oonolusion, I must deny the power o f any spirit, either in the
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—'1Scribo ” having raised this question in body or out o f it, to foretell future events, except by a prooeBS of specu­
your oolumns, and Mr. Smart of Cardiff having written a running com­ lation whioh may or may not prove correct. For instanoe, suppose I
mentary of a not unfrifendly nature based on “ Soribo’s ” paper, you will in England am working out a scheme, say, to construct VA6t failWAjra in
perhaps permit me to deliver myself of a few conclusions to which I Hindostan, and am associated with capitalists td carry it ihtb Effect;
have myself come. If I may appear to be somewhat dogmatic, I must and suppose, further, that it is determined to defer the Schbitte for a
couple of years. What is to prevent a spirit, through thought-reading,
be forgiven, for I have arrived at my knowledge by patient investigation
heooming acquainted with these facts, and then appearing at a oiwle in
of Spiritualism extending over some years, chiefly devoted to an en
deavour to thoroughly understand the subject of clairvoyance. The Calcutta or Madras, and there predicting that within three yearB’.tiine
a huge system of railways will be started in that locality ? There
axioms I would lay down are these:—
would be nothing marvellous about such a prediction, granting that
1. There is a human spirit in the body, which spirit, under certain
conditions in many individuals, can go forth into spaoe and observe spirits are able to read the thoughts of individuals, but it in no way
events. What is seen and heard, however, is chiefly of a confused proves foreknowledge in the true sense of the term. So it is in cases of
nature, and the Spirit on returning to the hody appears generally to deaths which have been predicted. The spirit oan see how far the
disease has progressed, and with this knowledge, superior to that of the
forget the Sounds and sights which passed befcfre it.
2. These perfedns after death possess these same faculties, and are medical man in the flesh, it is frequently possible to approximate the
time of the severance of soul and body.
clairvoyant Sjpirits out bf the flesh.
But I have written sufficient fofr the present, and shall only be too
3. They 6s.ii then attachthemselves to cliirvoyant spirits in the body,
glad
if others acquainted experimentally with this topio will take it
and by the joint arition of the two spirits the marvels of clairvoyance
and handle it effectually.—Yours,
J. E. T.
are produoed.
This is tbe conclusion arrived at by observation, and further, the ex'
planation agrees with what controlling spirits themselves say.
I now pass on to the point taken up by “ Soribo,” that “ thought
reading” will not cover the whole ground occupied by olairvoyance,
Knowing, as I do, what facilities those in the spirit-world possess for
obtaining knowledge by simply reading the ideas of others, 1 make bold
to say that thought-reading (or memory-reading, if you will, for memory
is merely made up of bundles of thought stored away in some at present
unknown and mysterious manner) furnishes the clue to the question,
Without the pbwer to read the thoughts of human beings, the clair­
voyant splfttfc could not always gather tbe information neoessary to
set them Otl the right trftck to disooVer that Of which they may be
in search. If A iS ft dnfob fieirfion; and iB going to Paris, and wishes I
to accompany Mtii, hoW iS B to ascertain that fadt unleBs A communi
oates the thought by some other than oral means. But if B is clair
voyant, and associated with a olairvoyant spirit, that spirit, by reading
the thought of A, at once impresses or by vision communicates to B the
wishei.of.A.
A fejt months ago* ttlkihg to a well-known medium on this subjeot
clairvtmtape, a friend of mine present in the room said, “ But if thesobe
facts 1{certain things previously .mentioned] “ why not turn them to
some advantage ?” At th&t &6&ent .the medium was controlled by a
.
friend sebfffed to dOnbJ.jJlS feat; but in order to
■'w U yn lm tiHfS it Wis not tteftt thbught-tfe&'ding, bjr the medium s own
spirit he would give him proof. My friend dabbled a little in stoois
DE. SEXTON AT CAVENDISH BOOMS.
On Sunday last Dr. Sexton delivered two disentitles in the above rootns
as usual, that in the morning being on “ Ideali tnd their -Realisation,”
and that in the evening on “ The Symphony of all Religions; or the
Relationship of Christianity to Anoient Faiths.” In this latter discourse
the Doctor entered at great length into a description of the great reli­
gions of the world, dealing first with those of the Aryan race, and then
those peculiar to the Semitic people. In disoussing the fonper lie
explained the seven great streams of migration whioh wont, out from
anoient Bacterrana, and the religions and civilisations to which they
had given birth. He desoribed the origin of Brahministn, and traced
the various institutions connected with it, sfeetbloied the life or Gotama,
ttftertfa'rdS dalled Buddha, and thS ifcpid Bptead bf his.rSligibh, which
at thb present time is held by aboiit bne fifth of the ehtirt huiiah ftlie.
He then wetat 6n to a description of the PatSees, and ftfbm'thim p&sed
to 6 Consideration of the various fortns whioh religion ifeSumfid amongst
the Q-reeks. The Relationship of these eWSt religiofiS tijWaSettS lifad
Christianity Was dWelt upon at great length, and an fcipplioStiOtt made,
’showing the bearing of the. whole or our present mbde of .thotigW. The
disoourse was a very elaborate one, and ocoupied nearly on fiour and
a half in the delivery. It created great interest, and mil we.bsslieve
speedily be published.
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On Sunday next Dr. Sexton will deliver two discourses as yBuaL
Servibe at eleven and seven,
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F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 4, 1876.
MISS LOTTIE FOWLER’S SPIRIT-HAND SEANOES.
On Saturday evening our office was again the scene of a spirithand seance with Miss Lottie Fowler. This lady occupied one
side of the table and Miss Wood of Newcastle the other, the
pail with paraffine being under the table between them, the
place was not quite darkened. The heads of the mediums could
be seen by the light from the window.
The circle consisted of Miss Fairlamb, Mr. Hunter of Newcastle,
a gentleman friend, and Mr. Burns.
The solution was rather too hot. The first attempt was in the
direction of obtaining casts of a foot, but, to use a comment which
was made by one present, “ the spirits rather put their foot into
it,” and the attempt was not quite anatomical. There was, how­
ever, evidence of what had been the object of the experiment.
After some time a nice hand was obtained, and, by rapping, the
name “ Purvis ” was spelt out. The hand was said to be that of
a lady now in spirit-life who had been a Mend o f MMfcPurvis.
Mr. Hunter and his friend at once realised who the partus were,
as they had that very day been engaged in important business con­
nected with them.
The seance was a source of great satisfaction to Mr. Hunter,
who is an experienced investigator, and he has returned to Gates­
head hearing with him the mould, which he highly values.
We think Miss Fowler is capable of being of great use to the
movement with this form of mediumship. It would assist the
cause much if every Spiritualist had in his possession one of these
casts of spirit-hands taken in his presence. There is no form of
manifestation so indisputable and permanent in its effects. Miss
Fowler will only sit with one or two persons at a time, and only
with those who are suitable and prepared for such an experiment.
On Tuesday evening Miss Fowler had another impromptu handseance, and it was entirely successful. “ M.A. (Oxon.) ’’ and Mr.
Hunter were present as visitors. Three hands were obtained—-the
right hands of “ Mrs. Scott ” and “ H. Wooderson ” and one for
Mr. Hunter. The “ Wooderson ” hand is unmistakeably identified
from the little finger, which is bent in a peculiar manner.
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SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR.
the necessities of the case not been so urgent, we would have
So near, that I held him olasped never so dearly,
much rather wanted the money than been forced to take the
So near, that I heard faintest sigh from his breast;
steps by which it has been acquired. Had any personal purpose
So near, I oould watch every ohange, oh how olearly,
made the demand, it must have had to be put aside; but seeing
So near, that I laid him myself down to rest.
that the glorious cause of Spiritualism, which in one word means
So
far, that my olasp could not reach him, detaining,
so much, was to be upheld in its workings, we deem no labour
So far, that already he’s gone from my sight;
too arduous and no duty too disagreeable to serve it.
So far, that he hears not my sad heart’s complaining,
All who contributed have done nobly—the wealthy out of their
So far, that he knows not my watehing to-night.
abundance, and the .poor from their scanty pittance. Our SubSo near, that a moment transported him thither,
' scription List represents the supporters of the movement in the
So far, that no glimpse of beyond could I see;
most thorough way, embracing, as it does, all sections of the
So near, yet I ask still despairingly whither ?
social scale, and all shades of education and opinion. We can,
So far, that the answer it reaoheth not me.
without any, sacrifice of self-respect, thank all fellow-workers
Lost, though I’m waiting with tremulous longing,
in thus sustaining the mission in which we are engaged, seeing
Lost, all because of my doubts and my fears ;
that once again we have in justice to report that we are the
Could I believe that around me are thronging
largest contributors of the year. W e hope, whether our receipts
Loved ones gone forward—away with my tears !
be large or small, we may ever maintain this position while our
So near, we oan almost at times hear their voioes,
present association with the work exists, for we would rather
So far, that at others we listen in vain ;
starve than subsist upon charity, unless it wete from the public
So near, when we doubt not our sad heart rejoioes,
rates; to which every indigent citizen is entitled. But we feel
So far, when our doublings all oome back again.
that-this'protestation is entirely unnecessary, as no one who
So near, when we oonquer in selfhood’s temptation,
. has devoted any portion of his means to our List has for a
So far, when we give in and foil in the strife ;
moment supposed that he waB assisting any individual, or sup­
So near, when our souls soar with high aspirations,
porting any, man’s family, but spending his cash as best he
So far, when we oling to this sordid earth-life.
knew, how" for the promotion of the spiritual truths now being
Not so far, after all, is the region immortal,
showered, out upon modern civilisation. W e feel certain,
Not so far, far away, is the bright summer-land;
furthermore, that our thousands of friends vwill ponder over
Not so far are the mansions beyond death’s dark portal,
the worfcof the year with the same heartfelt gratitude for the
Not so far are our loved ones, the blest angel-band.
work’done, and the necessary means tp accomplish it, as we do
— -------G halpobd .
ourselves.
A GOOD SITUATION.
The B um realised has scarcely paid for bare expenses, leaving
An experienced person is wanted at the Progressive College, Grasmere,
a vast amount of work quite unrequited; b u t , as that labour to act as housekeeper. Communications may be addressed, to Mr, P, R,
has been undertaken for spiritual purposes, it looks, for no Harrison.
F ebbuaby 4,. 1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
THE CIRCULATION OF THE, MEDIUM.
Now that our many friends are making increased exertions
to extend our circulation, they find a corresponding increase of
impedim:ents froiiQ:;those engaged in the newspaper trade. The
sucoess of a paper, whiob ought to stimulate the energies of
newsvendors, in some cases excites their bigotry; and in various
instances they have done all they could to prevent readers from
obtaining supplies. To this conduct there have been noble ex­
ceptions. A North Shields correspondent s a y s “ I may state
that we are indebted to a well-known Secularist for supplying
the M edium .” This is an instance of magnanimity which those
under the scowl o f the pulpit dare not emulate. The impedi­
ments thus manifested are nothing to what they were a few
years ago, and those that remain must be shortlived.
Spiritualism and its organ are bound to obliterate all such
narrow-minded bigotry; and that they may have the fullest
opportunity of doing so, we have made ample arrangements.
Those who order twelve copies or upwards of the M e d i u m , may
obtain them post-free at O n e P e n n y each. Even at Sub­
scription rates, per single copy, the paper is now delivered postfree at the same price as it could be bought in the shops last
year.
W e hope our readers will not be intimidated by these trifling
difficulties, but will rather feel stimulated to defy all the
attempts of ignorance and tyranny that stand between them
and their privileges. We are only sorry that persecution comes
to us in Buch a diluted form. W e often think that a real hard­
ship would call out much more enthusiasm, and band us
together to achieve a victory over the common enemies of man­
kind.
THE PROGRESSIVE COLLEGE, GRASMERE.
A gentleman who has sent his son to the Progressive Col­
lege has written, asking whether my support o f Mr. Harrison’s
Institution be sincere, seeing that I have not sent my own
boys to it. This remark has been made in other quarters, and
for the satisfaction o f all I furnish a reply in this fashion.
I cannot make a better beginning than to give a wholesale
statement that for the last fourteen years I have been without
any income. During these long years, instead o f having so
much per annum wherewith to support my family and enrich
myself, I have been working absolutely for nothing. It is true
I have had to be provided with vegetarian fare, or, in other
words, soul and body have had to be kept together, and even
that necessary compact has been difficult to maintain at times.
Had it not been for the indulgence of the baker, it is a question
whether myself and family could have subsisted at many a
trying time. All that I have been able to get hold of during
these years has been swallowed up in the work. The absolute
necessaries of life have only been afforded to myself and family.
I have, therefore, had to place myself under no responsibilities
which I could avoid. The boys have, perhaps, been sacrificed
somewhat, as their time has not been educationally made the
most of. Being at hand, their leisure time has been employed
in various minor industries, which has been a help in the work,
and saved the engagement of other assistance. One boon has
been conferred on them—they have been induced to save from
the sweet-shop what is called pocket-money, and expend it in
tool-chests, mechanical apparatus, artists’ materials, &c., which
to some extent they are capable of using, and are, therefore, on
a fair way to earn their own living. I have a desire to send
them to Mr. Harrison’s school, and possibly I may be enabled
to accomplish it before long. I know there are many of my
fellow-Spiritualists in the same position as myself, but to those
who can afford to send their children to school, I would in the
heartiest manner recommend them to support Mr. Harrison in
his laudable attempt to institute a system of progressive and
non-sectarian ednoation.
J. BURNS
15, Southampton Row, London, W.C.
73
Contents o f the “ Medium ” for this week.
Page
Thomas Shorter
Intuition. By Mrs. P. Kingman. A
Tale. Continued ......................... 87
The Newcastle Mediums
..............
Mrs. Kimball at Doughty Hall
...
D ebatable land
.........................
S r . Sexton at Cavendish Booms ...
P oetry: do near, and yet so far ...
Money Matters for 1875
..............
Miss Lottie Fowler's Spirit-Hand
Seances
...................................
Spiritual Workers
.........................
Tile Circulation o f the M ediu m ...
Miss Eagar’s'Seanoes.........................
Memorial to Marshal M acM ahon...
The Progressive College, Grasmere
Mr. Burns in Lancashire ..............
Mrs. Kimball’s Receptions and
Seanoes
...................................
Mrs. Kimball's Monday Evening
73
Reception
........................
Page
73
74
76
M eSnothon" and “ Luther” at the
Spiritual Institution
75
Letter from Dr. Monck
‘ .............. 75
Liverpool
........................
76
Mrs. Jackson’s Great Loss ...
78
A Haunted House in Bristol
76
Spiritualism in Marylebone;............ 78
A Place o f Abode in London
78
A Masonic Bpirlt
........................ 76
Lancashire District Spiritualists’
Committee ................................... 77
Mr. Morse’s Appointments.............. 77
South London A ssocia tion .............. 77
District Conference o f Lancashire
Spiritualists..................... .
77
Seances and Meetings during the
Week
78
Advertisements
7 8 ,70,80
Next Sunday Evening
Mr, Morse at Darlington •...
MR. BURNS IN LANCASHIRE.
Our readers in the vicinity of Manchester will have observed
that Mr. Bums has been announced to give a lecture, this evening,
accompanied by illustrations of spirit-photography, with enlarged
lictures thrown on the screen, at Ordsal Temperance Hall, Regent
itoad.
On Saturday he may visit Liverpool, and on Sunday he will
attend the Quarterly Conference of the Lancashire Committee to
be held at Hyde. Full particulars are given in another column.
Mr. Hartley, the Hyde secretary, makes this special request
“ Representatives are most earnestly requested to attend the morn­
ing conference, as important suggestions for the better carrying on
of the work will be submitted.”
NEXT SUNDAY EVENING.
M rs. K
im b a l l
a g a in
at
D
oughty
H
all.
The exercises of last Sunday evening have given so much satis­
faction, that Mrs. Kimball has been invited to attend a second time
at Doughty Hall on Sunday evening next, and allow her spiritcontrols to address the audience. It is to be desired that all who
intend to be present be seated by seven o’clock. The noise and
disturbance caused by persons entering the hall, and having seats
earned forward after the proceedings have commenced, are exceed­
ingly painful to the speakers and the rest of the audience, and are
also obstructive to spirit-control.
Doughty Hall, 14, Bedford
Row, Holbom. Commence at seven o’clock. Admission free.
MRS. KIMBALL’S RECEPTIONS AND SEANCES.
Mrs. Kimball has removed to more convenient apartments at
No. 2, Vernon Place, Bloomsbury Square. These rooms will
be familiar to many metropolitan Spiritualists as having been
successively occupied by Mrs. Fay and Messrs. Bastian and
Taylor.
It is Mrs. Kimball’s intention to institute a new series of
Receptions and Seances at this place. During the week she
will be ready to receive sitters daily between 11 a.m. and
4 p.m. Fee, One Guinea. Those who are desirous of obtain­
ing her wonderful psychometric delineations and advice
respecting mediumship and other Spiritual matters, will now
have an opportunity of being gratified. Thursday Mrs. Kimball
will devote to receiving poor mediums who cannot afford to pay
a fee. From 11 to 4.
On Wednesday evening a Select Circle will be held, the ad­
mission to which will be Five Shillings each sitter. This circle
has been rendered necessary by the many applications which
have been made to attend the Monday Evening Meetings at the
Spiritual Institution. No person will be admitted to these
Wednesday Evening Meetings without first having obtained
permission from Mrs. Kimball personally : and it will be
necessary for all who desire to attend, to forward a written
application to No. 2, Vernon Place, and await the result. Only
a very limited number will be admitted on each evening, so that
applicants will have to await their turn in succession;
MEMORIAL TO MARSHAL MACMAHON.
In reply to questions respecting the materialisations o f
The time having arrived when a definite step should he taken in Mrs. Kimball’s guides, we may state that we have no definite
the matter of the memorial from the Spiritualists of Great Britain information to offer this week.
to the President of the French Republic for the liberation of M
Leymarie, it is requested that all the documents which have been MRS. KIMBALL’S MONDAY EVENING RECEPTION AT
distributed in London and the provinces, being duly signed, be
THE SPIRITUAL INSTITUTION.
forthwith forwarded to Mr. Chinnery, 4, Elsham Road, Kensington,
The reduction in the number, and the exercise of a judicious
London, who will transmit them to Paris for presentation in the selection of the visitors at Mrs. Kimball’s Reception of Monday
proper quarter. It is earnestly hoped that the number of signatures last, at once removed those obstacles which diminished the success
will show that Spiritualism is a real power in the land. Individual on previous occasions. Everyone present was a medium, and all
Spiritualists and secretaries of societies should actively bestir them­ were conscious of a lighter and purer spiritual atmosphere than
selves in tins matter during the next few days. The impression hitherto experienced. There was no collision of influences. All
produced upon the French Government lies with the front shown minds seemed to be fixed on the supreme object of the meeting,
by English Spiritualists. Forms for obtaining signatures may be and an all-pervading harmony gave a purely spiritual enjoyment to
had on application at this ofifice.
the occasion. So perceptible was this, that the first words uttered
by Mrs. Kimball after the Invocation were, “ Dear Mends, you
MISS EAGAR’S SEANCES.
have a most harmonious sphere to-night.” The results testified to
For tlie time being the Friday evening seanoeB at the Spiritual Insti­ the same fact, for the meeting was, as Mr. Bums remarked, “ One1
tution will be oonduoted entirely in private. A few ladies and gentlemen of the most practical-and useful that ever had been held in those
are being seleoted, who will ait regularly for a series of evenings, with
rooms.”
view to mutual development.
By direction o f Mrs. Kimball’s guides, the evening was exclu­
These Friday evening sittings have been rioh in spirit-manifestations
among those quite unaooustomed to mediumship. Those who desire to sively devoted to psychometric delineations. This phase of Spiri­
attend, say for six weeks, might apply, and a suitable selection will be tualism has been developed to a comparatively small extant in this
made therefrom.- JEfooh person will be expected to contribute Is. weekly country, but never were we so forcibly impressed with its para­
mount importance and practical utility as when we sat listening to'
towards expenses,
'T*
.i k
of Mrai excellent fe&t-tnfedihm,
for‘ faamfeb;^tebi-an$lsi>
She was
it is a phase that aijrikes axipbj musical;,and Beethoven;,'would jinspiijerihefitoiplay.-ibutiieiwished." her
on tiose^io us,.occult lawsiot -thp to, he ]ifted,,up ;into,a|ner jnagnetjarai] %.:a«S,arefMl!an^yBis;;qf ,the
nnTinifmna rtF nan
n «4 ,
_i’ ' l l ’ j I'll
carried on. The ctemiBt' may
'say' that by a<'ea^dV'Monif']>e can detect the presetic^ of a feiyeri
elemehty^ut thSt, bifth6;gl^aaiilig of a ray from the hum&n brain
[which np ordinary morM;6ye can detect, d ‘Whole Jagtl, ol', it may
be, many tJ&gbs,' of aiirian’s history -can be read as by sunlight, this
sirtely B ^ ^ e s hiuitttt :M6iM:e; and ^hto, furthetiiioi‘6j from the
Vitality, of d irieai____ ___________________
.aura surrounding! an insignificant object of personal pptjei'ty a aS a m & rohant’s WSireS; t h i s cdnsiddifatibtf Shotil^' M < f o f t h ; Se'tftitttS'tits
^pundingfi itoy be read* not only 16 the fact o f t h e d e e p e s t g t a t it u d e t o Mra. Kimbaill f d t tliese rfepeafed^ s&aMoes o f
ideinonsftate'djto to that.t( there is nothing; covered that shall not be h e r p h y a id a l powferS o n t h e a lta r o f truth.
revealed: : neither hid, th&t shall not De known,” but there i"
bfflgM m olir MeM!ffeflecti6ii the utter sacredhess of hum,an life,
MR. MORSE AT DARLINGTON.
It is this phase that invests Mrs. Eihball’s mediumship with such
intense interest. What avails it say some; that my life and nature
To the Editor.—-Dear Sir,—The three meetings Whioh you so kindly
are unveiled to me P I Wio'ft them already. Is it so ? The ex­ announoed, in oonnection with the appointments,pf 'Mr. J. J, Morse, to
perience of all those whose natures have been described by Mrs. take plaoe in the Spiritual Institution, 1, Mount Street,, Darlington, are
fcunball is that they, did not know themselves.' There is an inner now a matter of history; and as they have beeij of such excellent
life’of the .’spirit. that flows out into the external being whidt can quality, and of so muoh interest to the majority, if hot to the entire
only be jreju): hythe light of the spirit-world. It was her mission, of, those in attendance, it Beems to be a duty to forward to your jdurnal
a brief aoeount of the same.
as Mjs. IftipBali said, “ to present to each that lamp of pUte white
We think in physique Mr, Morae appears well, after his prolonged
heftverily light' by which the pathway of existence should be
stay.in tho “ land of the brave and the free;” and, Bo far afl-«Whave
illumined.” . How effectually this was done to everyone that Was seen, he is none theleSS affable and geritWiinly than the Mr: J. ff.
psycnonietrised on Monday evening, all present can testify. nb Motse of former visits to our town. Neither has “ Tien-Sien-Ti ” nor
those thus introduced was first
the “ Strolling Player’’ fallen into decay,nor into Sectarianism,;but
Miss Eagar, who was oalled up to reoeive further directions as to the rather.I would say that I observe in their advoCaOy a deeper view of
oourse she must pursue to develop yet further her excellent medium­ being and of prinoiple, a more fearless advpoapy of truth, and relianoe
ship. the principal points dwelt upon were the absolute necessity of thereon, as the deeper basis of conduct than that of organisation, than
every medium to “ keep out of the sphere of diverse magnetisms, to on former oooasions when I have listened to them. In tneir labours
abstain from entering the aura of persons who ai*e repellent, and to they seem to manifest the unflagging energy of mighty mind, indomitable
form suoh conditions as shall compensate spiritual life, for that every bodily energy, and fidelity—a mighty co-operatiye phalanx in tbe Bpiritmedium requires, ahd it is more precious than gold.
world; who have seen and sSe the eternal jhfihcipl&S bailed the King­
Mies Isabella Tilley next passed under examination. The first words dom of. God.
uttered by Mra Kimball were, “ You ore naturally olairvoyant.” The
The1subject of our first meeting was, “ What Constitutes a Spiritual­
even balanoe of her organisation, physical, mental, and spiritual,' was ist ?” Our room was well filled. The audienoe listened with intense
dwelt upon as eminently qualifying her for publio mediumship. (The interest to a most beautiful and exhaustive lfeoture on the subjeot—avery
Spirits in attendance upon her were affirmed to be pure and bright. panorama of views eloquently and kindly enforced. A Spiritualiet is
Her magnetism was of a fine quality.................. Her spirit drank in
an unremittingly praotically good person, who knows that he, is in im­
all that was good and pure around her as naturally as flowers do the mortality, who will just drop the shell he at present lives in, and who
dew. Spiritual light flowed readily in by the corohal region of the at present communes with those of the other si^e dirpotly as a medium,
brain, and was as readily given fortb, and without exhaustion. All or by means of mediumistio instrumentalities. At the olose the audieirioe
these .gifts being possessed in a very high and unusual degree, ehe was dispersed, to reflect, no doubt, upon the heavenly light Whioh h'ad just
pre-eminently qualified to become a bright and most useful medium, shone upon them.
and hei1 guardian spirits thoroughly understood her sphere. She was
On Monday night about the same numbbr wefe in attendance. The
muBioal and artistio.
Bubjeot was seleoted by the audienoe, and was the fo llo w in g “ To
Mr. Burns thought it due to Mrs. Kimball to state that Miss (Tilley what extent does the spiritual world influenoe individual life ? Are the
was an utter Btranger to her. He oOuld corroborate all that had been majority, or only a small part Of man’s actions influenced by spirits,
said of her intellectual and moral capabilities, and it was well known whether it be in the direction of good, or whether it be in the diteotion
that she acted for a long time as Dr. Mack’s olairvoyant. Her clair­ of evil ? Do spirits generally enoourage and instinct mankind in the
voyance was of a most remarkable oharacter, giving-her the power of performance of their purely secular duties ? Assuming, that spirits
discerning magnetio auras in a neighbouring room, and of specifying do influence the aotions of man, can it be determined where the line of
their oolours. He had himself tested it in the case of disease in Dr. demarcation is to be drawn defining where spiritual influenoe terminates,
Mack’s rooms, and he prophesied that Miss Tilley Would have a large and the normal thought of the individual commences to ‘find expres­
'■ v
sphere of usefulness before her in making clairvoyant diagnoses of sion ?”
disease, one of the most useful forms of mediumship. He considered
The response given by “ Tien-Sien-Ti to this Subject wttS listened to
the delineation a perfect matvel of psychometrv, but he thought Mias With rapt attention for considferiibly more than an hour. ■It vfrks an
Tilley's circulatory system was at fault, and tbat there was a want of etceedingly fine oration, philosophical; Skid I think tflithful, 1dealing
flill play of the vital forces to sustain the action of the brain.
with every point very elaborately; even of tbiS tiioSt extferisiVS subjeot.
Tbeso latter remarks gave Mrs. Kimball an opportunity to explain an The earth and its inhabitants and the Spirit-Wbrid aid its inhabitants
important matter in regard to mediumship, and that was the olose re­ are inseparably conneoted. All mortals are subjeot to influences; the
lationship between the surroundings and the maintenance of vital direption for good or for. evil depends uppn which the .spirits may
strength. Miss Tilley’s drawbaoks were not due to any defeot in her minister. All may be helped or hindered in their secular duties.
organisation, but to the imperfection of her surroundings. These sapped
The line of demarcation may be drawn by the individual mortal
her vitality, and must be changed ere her powers would become fully being developed in reason and common sense, and by a knowledge of
and adherence to the principles and the processes of soienoeand of all
Mr. Hobson next went into the analytical chair. “ Sorrow had positive knowledge, and by attention to daily duties and work.
mSfked him fot her own,’’ for lie had grand qualities of mind, which
At the close, questions were invited, But tew were jjllt. One Vety re­
his spirit feel t(Jo lafgti for his body, and indeed it was so. But markable, and, at present, very valuable question was tjut, and distinctly
thd& dualities had not bfeetl appreciated, and he had Slunk into his shell and unequivocally answered. It *aS ds, follows:—“ Did yotl e iit wit­
in ldriely pihibg. He was a true artist. Artistio spirits had oontrol of ness the entrance of a spirit into a ohild, to be What is ciiUe8 ift(-inearHitt. H6 Might indeed bfedoine fathouSj bttt tbe laok of physical balance nated to live life over again?”—A. “ No, Wfl never did; nbr have we
Stood in his way. Here MM. Kimball spoke of the moral duty of ever seen anyone who ever did, therefore We anSWer in the negative.”
parents in relation to the physical organisation of their offspring. On
Our social meeting on the 25th was also a nioe success. Forty par­
a question from Mr. Burns, Mrs. Kimball said she did see conditions took of tea got up in good taste, with abundance of good things or
^presenting the control of Mr. Hobson by anoient classical spirits, but delioaoies, and also the more substantial or plain bread-and-butter and
that suoh inspirations were fitful. Three spirits were desoribed as sandwiches; after vfrhlch, in a comfortable room,'4tr. Itorse gave an
present near him, a little child, an elderly lady, and an elderly gentle­ excellent narrative of his American experiehbes, whieh was quite ltogthy,
man. , Mr(l Towns also elairvoyantiy saw these spirits. “ Mr. Robson,” yet of thuoh interest, and eldqufehtly done. At the oloSe, he w8 S 6onsaid Ilfs'; KiMball, “ is always inspired in everythiflg he does.”
;rolle<3, and PUr old friend tbe " Strolling Player ” put in an appSftranbe.
Mr. Eobsori Mtaited the unconeertialitt of hie Btirroundines, which As uSuftl, he demonstrated his process in wit and humout-, atid finally
ttll his life had “ shuthim tip.”
in gdod cdmmon^SeiiSe arid sound ddvice. All seemed to like his addiress,
Mr. Bilr.fiS' thought thb delineation perfectly true. Mr. Robson’s triofre espfeoially the secbnd part, as all minds are not prepared to enjoy
SftjStid ■Abilities
well known. He was the designer of scrolls his intense humour, if I may so say. At the close “ Tien-Sien-Ti”
flnfl illufHiflited'testitnonialB Which were rich in Spiritual symbols, and made some most eloquent, dignified, and very appropriate remarks.
g&^e1striking evidence of mediunrship;
Aftbr a little visiting ahd farewells, and the signing .of the petition to
1 To-Miss McKellar,' who came to the seat o f judgment, Mrs. Kimball President MaCMahon in favour of the imprisoned Spiritualist in France,
. critlld; gay'bat little; owing te a derangement of the, physical system the, meeting separated.
armngyffqm ajtefioient, oxygenation pf the blood, which doudfid het
The friendp hftye all,mjayed the meetings very muoh, and I mate,ho
;.spffij;pi,j[MuitkB,.bnt her guaUties were,desoribed as no,t unlike tbosi doubt but this visit df Mr. Morse will pe long .rej^epiperecl with plea­
,<$ l|}M,©Uey. Her. soul was beautiful, but the stale of jh e ijjyhujui sure, and with love and thanks to his henencenli guides ahd iheir'comniaiiifestation gf1 the spirit. This dbstaole, however, pany of fellow-labourers in the spirit-world.—I beg to subscribe myself,
yours trulyj on behalf of thei)a?lingtdil Spiritiifel friends, ,
ira ^ im ib om feej^enfciwBull jfeisi'aVfey.
’ 'JJi^.sUecaimf Mtuffes of Shdimei ftere very ri’tfdufittily fl^riWdi
18, Chapel Street, Dttriington, ilan, Hi, I8 V61
1). Richmond.
jHIb dwpl|'yp^ti6&Sliat(d tfelijjioii's nature and hiS |foWer ^ 6 hedlbt
were commented upon, as also was the .attendance of a powerM IhBIid
^fftv^'iBbffl'jK'ToWhS^tlfl Mr. Blii?iirS idhfllH&Sd thS'StiitefiifentiS;
Me. T o o i i u AiiUsok, Auok,land Park, say^ahis ^^e.cohtains prppiising
j f i s M tfS&4;he'!SSb: to pSSS^uftfl^t 8iaifiiH8|tiohi >This lady was mediums. Healing is perfprine^., S B in t-fp ^ jfe y ^ h e e ii njwrur ma'TO(ffi6^^dTOi.la^!(ffldBMgpefiitranoe mefliunij butt atipfceaerit auriftft ^ortoBgrinaniBem a Mupwer .of
-fMpd^jlftf5spiritB,who(iaiifaf^h&/beeauae:\theytffeigiJor4ijt'):lE:th6ir
cbraiinfiuentej <>$ woifld t]>Bvnfe^^to^hfty$>tjiese removed b y flitting
with a well-developed high-olaBa medium; 'then she would beoome an
toat Uoristiaility failed to accomplish. H is expenenceis taa{ or.aozeiiB
recorded in lettera wo are continually receiving.
k 'j f t f a l B M M . i^iEt itifcicrc.
k 4 T H E SPntlTITAX,
.
;.. :MlflS EaQAb’s SEANCE; .
Ampug the great beaeflte derivecl from ISrih Kimball’s mediumship is
the aidgiyen to omMneditims in the matter of their controls. A striking
eiample of this xv&s given cdnneoted with Miss Eagar at Mrs; Kimball’s
recaption, onMond&y, January 24, on whioh ocdaaion that young' lady
h^iia^neifv,guardian, spirit appointed her, -who was alleged to be
“ Melancthon/’ She strangeness of the oiroumBtanoe and, the greatness
of the new controlling Bpirit produced an impression of vague wonder­
ment in the.minds of most who were present; but oh the following day
MisS rIJagar .became.conBciouB of a new influence operating upon her,
andshe waainformedthat it. was that of. her new control. Some im->
pediment, however) prevented the full influenoe falling upon her. It
^vaa, therefore with: some degree of anxiety and ouriojity that Miss
Eagar s usual Friday evening seanoe was looked forward to.
When the evening oame,Mr. Linton wbb strongly impressed to attend
the seanoe. He, obeyed the impression and Went. There were onlv a
few present. Mr. Burns, on inquiry of Mias Eagar, ascertained that
the neitfoontrol had made daily attempts to effect full influence; wherepppn Miss Eagar. said, “ ‘ Helnnothon ’ is now behind Mr. Linton, oontrollingjhim.” We gathered that the objeot of this waB to facilitate the
acquisition of the control through the organisation of Mr. Linton, for,
under tranoe conditions, he held Miss Eagar’s two hands for a time, and
then made some passes over her, whioh Beemed to hare the effeot of in­
ducing to some extent the desired result. Miss Eagar passed under the
new influepoe, and proceeded to offer a few remarks aBto the new con­
ditions under which she must be placed to promote the gbject desired,
feuoh OBtoabandon fora time publio seanoes, and to be very watohful
of ail her surroundings.
On the withdrawal of this influence, Mr. Linton came under the
oontrol of “ Martin Luther.” The spirit controlled while the medium
was standing before the circle, and gave a very effective address. He
stalled that he had influenced the medium to deliver a discourse when
he wad only eighteen years of age, and had followed him through life.
The Bpirit gave a short sketch of his own life-work, extolling the
seryioeB which had been rendered by his friend “ Philip,” meaning
“ Melanothon.” ThiB friend, by his calm, philosophical mode of looking
at things, and high spiritual inspiration, gave a direot influence to
LutHer’S” impetlious activity, oftentimes restraining him, and direoting
his efforts towafcdd wise purposes. Luther was of the exeoutive dis­
position, and would oarry out projeots irrespective of ulterior conseqiiehoeB. He alluded to his dogma of Justification by Faith, and said
he lobfeed on this question in a different light now, and had endeavoured
to oontrol the medium publicly to Btate this in his recent disoourse at
Doughty Hall, but was resisted by him. The advocacy of that dootrine
was, howeVer, perhaps the best step to take at the time when the
Religious queitioii Was in agitation. Works were so prostituted by the
priestly dSViaeS of the time, that a vigorouB hand had to be taken in
some direotion whioh would to the fullest degree neutralise the evils of
the period.
Some interesting conversation took place between the sitters and the
Bpirit, who answered in the most affable and intelligent manner. He
Sftid he did ttot deflire, as on this oocasion, to control Mr. Linton in the
utidohSbibiii state, but would rather influence him inspirationally, aB he
had ddne many times during his life.
A fitter alluded to the time of Cromwell, and the conflicts of
Catholic, PtoteStant, and Puritan influences in tbat age. The Bpirit
jnatle instructive comments thereon. Altogether the control was a
strikirig episode in the evening’s proceedings.
“ Martin Luthet’s” oonttol having ceased, Mr. Wallis was influenced
by &SpiMt Who had lived fii the time of Charles I. He gave the name
df “ End#tirthy.” He had endeavoured to promote liberal religious
VieWS, but persecution drove him to accept the position of farm-labourer,
mid it H&d beeit his delight to colleot the villagers together of an evening,
and to direot their minds to spiritual things.
These Bhall all be attended to as quickly as possible.
The notiae regarding, my “ healing poWer,” which appeared in Jtour
issue of Deoeinber 17, brought me hundrefls of application^. i%orktid
from moaning, till night (generally sixteen hours daily) in i & & m i l b g
flannel, cohsultihg my guides as to the special treatment l'equitejil'in
many oases, and in replying to these and other .'corresponclent^; Bnd
when I tell you that I wrote on the average one hundred letters daily
during the above period, you will see, deir Medium,- that I enjoyed no
Sinecure. Iam glad to say that I have received a number pf letters
(whioh I propose to, publish) from those who have been ,relieved or
cured by means of the magnetised flannel. Allow me to add that towards
the end of Deoember, finding that the applioantB were very numerous,
I was compelled to send you a notioe stating that “ patients mpst in
future (unless aotually unable to do so) enclose flannel of the Required
dimensions in their letters, with stamps sufficient to pay return post­
age.” Unfortunately, in consequence of the Editor’s absence from
town, this notioe was overlooked. Oblige by now giving it publicity.
Being just now in full power, I am able to develop the healing
faoulty in fit subjeots. I shall be happy to attempt these whenever de­
sired. All that is necessary iB to forward me a piece of flannel, with
a Btamped envelope, when I will return the flannel magnetised, with
full direotions for development.
In your last number I see you allude to a “ statement that I have
been offered £500 to go to Russia ” for two monthB. As I; shall not .
be going to Russia at present, and my not doing so may give rise to
some misapprehension, I should like to explain that in the first instance
I responded to an invitation from Mr. Aksakof by offering to go with­
out remuneration for two weeks—all the time I oould then spare. I
next reoeived from Prince Wittgenstein (acting for the St. Petersburg «
committee) the offer to whioh you have alluded. Subsequently I learnt
that another member of the oommittee, aoting in ignorance of this en­
gagement, and while the Prince was absent, engaged another medium
for the time specified. My own engagement, therefore, is postponed.
I proceed to Portugal and Spain in a few days, and thenoe to Holland.
I oan accept no English invites until these engagements are fulfilled.—
I am, dear M edium, yours fraternally,
F rancis W. M onck.
14, Wells Terrace, Totterdown, Bristol, January 29th, 1876.
MrB. Pritohard was controlled by “ Rainbow,” who gave some cor­
roborative tests of the evening’s proceedings, and a gentleman waB also
under Btrong influence.
In future Miss Eagar’s Friday-etening seanceB will be considered
private, only those beitig admitted who are selected for a course of
sittings.
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LIVERPOOL.
We hAVe to report that one of the best and ablest workers in our
cause hW left the material for the spiritual side of life. Mr. Peter
Btfetherton, of 21, Chatham Street, pasaed away on the 1st instant,
in his fiftieth year.
Mf\ Bretherton, who had been a materialist for most of his life, and
held offices ill the setiularist ranks, was invited by a friend to
MfS. tamont’s circle, Which was held in her house, and being Struck
with the strange phenomena, began about three years ago to be interested
in Spiritualism, and wished to attend the above seance regularly; but
being very sceptical, he formed a circle in his own house, and be
himself being mediumistic, he hod wonderful manifestations, of which
he wrote a long account to the Mbdhjsi.
When the Sunday Services at the Islington Rooms were first com­
menced he purchased the excellent harmonium now in use and paid for
it, until the society could refund the money, the sum being about £40,
and he took great pleasure in presiding over it till recently, when his
health began to fail. He organised a good choir, and always sustained
that port of the service with great credit to himself. His lust official Wdrk
to the society wtt£ the getting up of the programme for the ctincdH oh
the 14th of last month, and which accounts he settled And flniaHed the
night before he passed away, wishing, aB he said, to have them ddne
before that took place. He gave directions reacting his funeral, and
(SipPSsSSd his wisVthat no theological ceremony should take plHtfe oVer
his rHihaitiS. ThefT’Syfchological Society will BuStain a loss, $ Be Was
a willing and faithful Worker in all he put his hand unto.
J. Chatman.
tt* . CaiidiEs JtiPPiBiET, o f Qailey, j? e _
f ||0 receipt of a pSrrie^ o f books :
RECOGNISED 8PIRIT-PHOTOGRAP HS.
Dear Mr. Bums,—I have the pleasure of relating an interesting circumstanoeoonneoted with spirit-photography.
About three weeks ago I went to See Mr. Hudson, spirit-photographer, and there appeared on the plate a spirit, whose likenesB I recog­
nised as that of my father. On another plate appeared the likeness of the
Bpirit of a female, which I did not at first recognise, though I thought
~ had seen somebody like it. Mr. Hudson suggested that, from the
appearance of the photograph, the lady muBt have been little of stature.
I immediately thought of a cousin of mine who died about tfro years
ago. On again examining the picture I came to the conclusion that
although the likeness was not a very decided one, it was tolerably like
the ihdividual in question. Her name was “ Henrietta.”
Before I left town, I went to see that wonderful medium lately ar­
rived—Mrs. Kimball—and after I had conversed with “ Mary Stuart”
through her, I came into correspondence with the “ Messenger Spirit ”
who speaks through Mrs. Kimball as a medium, and she oalled my at­
tention to the fact that myfather’s spirit had recently beenphotographed
by Mr. Hudson (and here is the remarkable faot), that a spirit called
"Henrietta” waB the next who was photographed !—Tours, &o.,
J. C lark-F erguson.
11, Fisher Street,-Carlisle, January 26th, 1876.
E x traord in ary Scene in a S cotch C hu rcii. —For some time past a
disagreement has existed between the minister of the Free Church, JSTewbyth, Aberdeenshire, his office-hearers, and some members of his congre­
gation. Last Saturday the office-bearers reBolved to “ lock out ” the
minister, and that part of the congregation which sided with him. For
this purpose they proceeded to the manse, and demanded the key of the
church. This they were refused, ftud they then set to work to remove
the lock and substitute a new one. On this being done, the minister
appeared, and, looking the door, took possession of the new key. An
extraordinary scene ensued. The minister, a powerful man six feet in
height, was seized by the office-bearers—two of them holding him from
behind while the other two wrenched the key from his grasp. He was
kioked on the legs and threatened with other violence. Next day (Sun­
day) the minister opened the door, with aid from the village blaoksmith,
and preached forenoon and evening. The next stage of this “ look-out ”
will probably be enaoted in a civil or ohurch oourt.
T he E skimo.—A work entitled “ Tales and Traditions of the
Eskimo,” by Dr. Henry Rink, has recently been published. As an
introduction, an interesting account of that people is given. A reviewer
thus comments t h e r e o n W i t h regard to religion, they have a not
unelevated system of belief side by side with a complete fetishism or
witchoraft; but in this matter it is difficult to know how far, the author
gives us the primitive notions of the Eskimo, or how far they.reaoh us
sophisticated by the teaohing and through the report of the Danish
missionaries. In tbeir doctrine of tile soul it is interesting to notice
that the Eskimo have exactly anticipated the materialistic follies of
the Spiritualists. ‘ The soul is not to he percieved by the common senses,
but only By the Sid of a special sense belonging to persons in a pecu­
liar state of mind, or endowed with peculiar qualities. When viewed
by these persons, tbeBOul exhibits the same shape as the body it belongs
to, but of a more subtle &nd ethereal insure. Tne foul ottntlPueB to
live after death in precisely the same manner as before. ’’ These people
seem to tie possessed of a knowledge of psychology; Wst to modern
Eskimo sire a remnant enjoyed powers, .and, the unaerstanam|» pftnem
which are now being revived in
T ^ MEDIUM AND. DAYBREAK.
A PLACE OP ABODE. IN LONDON.
:lnflri£it{nii,;f wiahvto%ootnfcend the house at whioh I am ltowresiding.
Aspiie Mma%V Mrs. Maiyhew, does all khe oan to please her lodgers, it
is more of a home than ". apartments ” in the usual sense of tbe term. I
have seen eo mnohktisfaotion evinced by Mrs. Mayhew’s guests thatl
feel I would oonfer a benefit on visitors to London by induoing them to
give this home a trial.—I am truly yours,
L ottie F owler.
2, Vernon Place, Bloomsbury Square, W.C.
MRS. JACKSON'S GREAT LOSS) '
;
Our oolumns have recently contained paragraplis nppealmg for help
to enable Mrs. Jaokson to enter into some congenial occupation. She
has recently reoeived an appointment as teaoher at Naples, and is about
to proceed thither. She shippedher luggage'on board fixe screw steamer
“ Latona,’1whioh has oome into oolliBion with another steamer and has
sunk a few miles off Folkestone Pier. All her worldly goods are lost,
inoludingthe unpublished works of her late husband; Mr; J. W. Jaokson.
Though the insuranoe whioh she effeoted will somewhat oompensate, it
can never reproduce the manuscripts of the deoeased'philosopher.
HAUNTED HOUSE IN BRI8TOL.
Mr. Editor.—Dear Sir,—In reference to the rib-bone found in the
oellaE of the “ British Workman,” Barton Hill, allow me to explain the
reasdris'why we did not endeavour to recover more of the remains. First
The only motive whioh prompted us to aot, was to assist the spirit to
get away, and as he promised to leave the house, and never return, on
condition the one bone was properly interred, our work was done.
Secondly. He said the remains are buried at the depth of 3ft. and 1ft,
from the S.E. wall, Upon examining the earth we found it very oompact
atid solid, but would have made a thorough search, had not the manager
and wife (Mr. and Mrs. Williams) strongly objeoted to it, as it would
have oausedsuoh a sensation in tbe neighbourhood, and very probably
given great offence to tbe oommittee employing them.
Having received several letters from the readers of the M edium, ask­
ing for further particulars, will you kindly allow me to state, for their
information, that the bone was examined by a medical man, and pro­
nounced to be a human rib-bone. The bouse bore a very disreputable
oharaoter some years ago, and about the date of tbe alleged murder, a
lady who was a constant visitor at the house suddenly disappeared.
The murderer died about six months after the commission of the crime
through drinking to exoess, aged forty-eight yearB. The owner of the
house (a female) deolines giving any information respecting the occu­
pier of twenty years ago. There is a large red stain on the floor,
whioh has penetrated through the flooring-boards, which the spirit said
was the blood of his viotim.—Yours fraternally,
J as. R. M ontague (I.O.G.T.)
2, Baggett’s Cottages, Clifton Wood, Bristol, Jan. 31, 1876.
[The above letter supersedes other oommunioations which have been
received on the subject.—E d. M.]
OUR LITERATURE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Dear Mr. Burns,—Feeling the importance of placing the ourrent
literature of our grand philosophy within the reaoh of the •masses I
called upon Mr. A. 'Morgan, head librarian, Walsall Free Library, the
other day, with a oopy of Human 'Nature and an offer to Bupply it regu­
larly for the reading-room free of cost.
I was muoh pleased to receive the enolosed note this morning, accept­
ing my offer, and tendering to me the thanks of the oommittee.
If you can find room for this and the enolosed offloial letter in the
M edium or Human Nature, it may be the means of inducing many
humanitarians, liberals, or Spiritualists to follow my example in their
respective towns.—Yours, &c.,
W. R ussell.
St. Matthew's Churchyard, Walsall, January 31,1876.
A MASONIC SPIRIT.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—We have had some very excellent and
interesting meetings here through the mediumship of Mr. Thomas
Brown of Howden-le-Wear. Our friend “ Briltimo’’ lias given us
several beautiful addresses, and been very fortunate in describing spiritfriends attendant upon the sitters, not only doing that, but giving their
correct names as well; in some cases he has given as many as twenty
recognised names to a promiscuous company in one night. Such
mediumship as this is really very valuable, and to any persons who can
appreciate this phaso of mediumship, I would advise tbem to got a call
from Mr. Brown. I will here give you one of the tests received.
Mr. Parsons is a freemason; a few months ago a bosom friend of his
passed away who was also a freemason. Now this friend was described
as being near Mr. Parsons, and his correct name given. When
Mr. Parsons asked if the spirit could give him the masonic grip, he was
told not then. Some thirty minutes afterwards, at our Bupper-table,
this control took possession of the medium, and fully established his
identity by giving Mr. Parsons not only the masonio grip, but several
masonic signs as well, and which were repeated many times. Our
scepticalfriends will say, “ Oh, Mr. Brown must bo a freemason!” If that
is the case, friends at Howden-le-Wear, Darlington, and other places
where Mr. BroWn is well known, please say.—Yours fraternally,
21, Elliott Street, Rochdale.
J as. S u t c liffe .
P.S.—I wish to inform friends in our surrounding neighbourhoods
that I have engaged the Bamford Boys, the physical mediums, to hold
a series of their wonderful light and dark seances here, commencing on
Tuesday evening next, February 8th; tickets, Is, 6d.
SPIRITUALI8M IN MARYLEBONE.
We, the undersigned, and friends generally in Marylebone, think
there may be a good work effeoted in this locality in the extension of a
knowledge of Spiritualism. The Quebeo Hall {see advertisement) has
been taken as an excellent central position for rallying our foroes.
From a knowledge of persons, &o., in the neighbourhood, we may say
truly, “ The harvest is plenteous.” One may hear, almost every Sabbath,
Spiritualisni preached from the pulpit of the Church of England ;
“ Papers” read at meetings and sooieties, not spiritualistic, on the same
subjeot, and the spirit of inquiry seems abroad on every hand.
The hall will seat about a hundred persons, and be at our disposal
every evening, Sunday and week-days, for lectures, seanoes, &c., and we
hope soon to have a library; till then, books will be obtained from
Mr. Burns of the Spiritnal Institution.
We earnestly ask all those who are interested in the propagation of
spiritual truth, to “ oome over and help us.” All work will be honorary,
but we shall want a little assistance, at tbe commencement, in getting a
few ohairs, a table, &o. Anything that anybody can give us we sball be
grateful for. Our appeal is to our rioher and poorer brethren alike.
W. D rake,
F. T indal,
T . F. T ilbey,
F. Fkieiiold,
J. M aynard,
C; W hite,
C. H unt,
J. H ocrbr,
T. W. Sheabihg, W. G. G riffiths.
A N ew P e r io d ic a l has just been commenoed in Newcastle, entitled,
ViJNm^of Mnglafid Review: a fortnightly journal of Sooial Reform,
price’Id. It isconduoted by Mr. Edmund Procter, whose paper on the
;,bf ^ien^l^entljr appeared in the Msnnni. The Review ia
fa
but it gives prominence to dietetic and
Dear Sir,—I am direoted to send you the following resolution, passed
at a meeting o f the Free Library Committee, January 2 4 , 1876:—
Resolved, that the thanks of the oommittee be presented to Mr.
Russell for ffuman Nature, a monthly journal, to be supplied regularly,
a gift to the library.—Yours respeotfully,
Alt . Morgan, Librarian.
Walsall Free Library, Goodall Street, January 29.
Mr. Russell.
T he D uke de P osiar, author of the “ Honeymoon,” a two volume
work, which is now in its seoond edition, has nearly ready for publica­
tion a very learned production, entitled, “ Through tbe Ages.’’ As in
the former work, tbe reincarnation dootrine will, we understand, form
a prominent feature of the forthcoming volumes. Lady Caithness has
alBO a work on the eve of publication.
I n a clever brochure at Portsmouth suggesting a general change of
pulpits between Churchman and Dissenters and Roman Catholios,
we see, among many ludicrous appointments, that the Rev. Dr. Monok
is to oseupy the pulpit at St. Mary’s, the Rev. Mr. Colley’s ohuroh,
and also at St. Bartholomew’s, whose inoumbent is a clergyman (the
Rev. N. S. Godfrey), who some years ago, proving a medium, waB
horrified at the discovery, and set about writing pamphlets, taking the
devil-theory, and lecturing against Spiritualism, until called to book by
his bishop. Moody and Sankey’s hymns are to be sung in the Churohes,
Hymns Ancient and Modern, in the Chapels: Truly the millenniumjis
not far from Portsmouth.
Fenceiiouses, C ounty Durham.—The cause is in a healthy oondition
and likely to continue to progress. I am glad to Bay that it has seoured
some good, earnest men, who are both willing and desirous to spread it
about in their neighbourhood. As to myself, my missionaries, the
planchettes, are doing a slow, sure, and silent work. I should like to
see you plead the cause of these little instruments more than you have
done. I have a inothod of using these maohinea that makes it tar easier
for tbe spirits to communicate than by the usual motihod of writing. I
should like at some future date to contribute to your pages a short
account of my experience, with description of the -simple method'I
employ to obtain my messages. I must congratulate you on Ihe idea of
publishing a serial story. It will be a most exoellent means of winning
new inquirers. Being first prevailed upon to read the tale they may
next bo persuaded to study the phenomena. This additional attraction
ought certainly to oomplete the doubled oiroulation of the Medium.—
W a lt e r G au trey.
D alston A ssociation . — T o tbe Editor.—Sir,—As frequent appli­
cation is made for admission to the ordinary weekly meetings and
seances of the Association by strangers, I have to request that you will
kindly allow me to intimate, through your pages, that the day of meet­
ing has been changed from Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Visitors are
admitted to the ordinary weekly meetings and seances on the first and
last Thursday evening in each month, upon introduction by a member.
Ladies or gentlemen desirous of attending the meetings as visitors, and
not acquainted with any of the members, are requested to communioate
with the undersigned, who oan generally obtain the neoessary intro­
duction. Copies of the Prospectus, Rules, &o., for the current half year
will be obtainable on application in the oourse of the present month.—
Yours faithfully, T homas B lyton, Hon. Sec., Dalston Association of
Inquirers into Spiritualism; Rooms, 74, Navarino Road, Dalston,
London, E., Feb. 1st, 1876.
Castleford.—Mrs. Butterfield’s addresses were delivered on Sunday
and Monday last, in the Co-operative Assembly Rooms, with great
suocess. The subjeot for Sunday afternoon was, “ What is Spiri­
tualism?” The eloquenoe of the oontrol kept the audience, whioh was
very large, spell-bound with surprise. In the evening the subjeot was,
“ Spiritualism and the Love of JeBus,” and again a very intelligent and
truth-seeking audienoe was present, the room being quite full, and we
gave away to eager inquirers some hundreds of the publications and
M ediums you had tbe kindness to send to us when Mr. Ashoroft was at
Castleford, whioh, I may say, was the first time the seeds of Spiritualism
were sown in Castleford. On Monday night the subject was, “ The
Claims of Modern Spiritualism on Publio Attention,” on whioh oooasion
we oharged for reserved seats sixpence, and back seats threepence, to
defray expenses, whioh we just managed to do, and a glorious meeting
we had. At the conclusion of the leoture questions were asked and
answered, and received with great satisfaction. Then tbe audienoe
quiokly went away to tbeir homes, edified and filled with wonderment
and inquiry. There were several spirit-photographs to be seen, and, I
may say, suoh a thing has never been witnessed before in Castleford.
Already oirdes are being formed, and no doubt we shall soqn haya some
spirit-manifestations here. Thera are two stationers now commenoed
selling the Medium, and the sale iaiiwreaaiog every week.—J, WoQii»Tt
FJBHBuary 4, 1876.
THE MEDIUM
DISTRICT CONFERENCE OP LANCASHIRE SPIRITUALISTS.
TO DAYBREAK.
LANCASHIRE DISTRICT SPIRITUALISTS’ COMMITTEE.
M eetings.
The Third Quarterly Conference of the Lancashire District Spiritualista will be held on Sunday, Feb. 6th, 1876, in theTemperanoe Hall, Manchester, OrdsalTemperanoe Hall, Regent Road. On Friday evening,
February 4th, Mr. JameB Burns of London will leoture and exhibit
Hyde.
Spirit-Pbotographs, Direot Spirit-Writing and Drawing, &o., by aid
O rder op P roceedings.
of Magic Lautern, Admission, 4d., ,6d.; reserved seats, Is.
Morning Meeting, 10.80, in the following order, Mr. Ogden in the
Committee of Management: Mr. Dawson,Mr. Ohiswell, Mr.ParqonB.
chair:—
Hyde, Sunday, February 6, Quarterly Conference; mediums and '
1. To reoeive the Report of the General Committee.
speakers from all parts of the oountry, including Mr. James Burns of
2. To receive suggestions as to the best means of carrying on the
London. For partioulars soe other advertisements.
work in the various represented districts and neighbourhoods.
21, Elliott Street, Rochdale,
J ames S utcliffe, Seoretary.
3. To reoeive reports from the Conference Represehtatives in the
various towns.
MR. MORSE’S APPOINTMENTS.
4. General conversation and suggestions.
Dinner will be provided at 12.30.
N ewcastle.— Sunday, February 6, Old Freemasons’ Hall, Newgate St.,
at 7 p.m.
Afternoon Meeting at 2, in the following order, Mr. Rowcroft in the
chair
C hoppington.—Monday, February 7th, Meohanios’ Institute, Sootland
1. The eleotion of -Secretary, &c., and GeneralCommittee.
Gate. Chair taken at 7 p.m.; subjeot to be chosen by the audience.
2. For general propositions or suggestions.
J arrow .—Tuesday, February 8tb, Leoture Hall, at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
3. For general experience.
February 9th, Sooial tea-party at Mr. Raper’s.
A collection will be made at thedose of the meeting.
B ishop A uckland.—Sunday, February 13th, Town Hall, 6.30 p.m. '
Tea will be provided at 4.30. Tickets one shilling eaoh.
S outu S hields .— Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22nd and 23rd,
Publio meeting at 6.30, Mr. Worrall in the ohair. Mr. Burns of
Free Library Buildings. First night, s u b je o t “ Spiritualism as a
London, Managing Representative of the Spiritual Institution, will
Faotsecond night, " Spiritualism as a Philosophy.”
deliver a leoture, subjeot, “ The Soientifio Basis of Spiritualism.” Ad­ G lasgow.—Sunday, February 27th.
mission 6d. and 3d.
B arrow- in -F urness.— A rrangements pending,
-To the Spiritualists of Lancashire and surrounding district we give a U lv e r 8ton. —To follow.
oordial invitation. Great difficulties have been met with and overcome
Mr. Morse has one Sunday disengaged in February—the 20th; oan
by the Committee during their term of office, and the attendance of a Visit any place in the distriot he is in at that time. Those desirous of
large number of friends at the Conference will enoourage them to go to hiring his services are requested to write soon. Mr. Morse’s address for
work with renewed energy. There never was a time when union of tbis week is—Cars of J. Hare, Esq., 15, Chester Croaoent, Newcastle-oneffort was more needed. Sinking all minor differences, let as join to Tyne.
spread the grand truth amongst our fellows.
P articulars of A ccommodation;
B arrow. —Three discourses will be delivered by Mrs, Soattergood and
Speoial tea arrangements at 4 o’olook for friends having to leave by Miss Longbottom on Sunday, February 6th, at the Amphitheatre, Duke
Street. Morning, at 10.30; afternoon, at 2.30; evening, at 6.30.
the 4.51 train.
The representatives in the various districts will be served with teaH alifax .— Addresses will be given on Sunday next at the Old County
tiokets price Is. each, to be sold to friends who intend coming to the Court, by Mr. Williams of Bradford, and on the following Sunday by
Conference. Partioulars of number sold by eaoh representative to be Miss Longbottom, at 2.30 and 6.30
sent three dear days before the Conference to Wm. Johnson, Mottram
South London A ssociation, 71, Stam ford S treet, B la c k fr ia r s .—
Road, Hyde.
On Sunday evening next, Mr. Wallace, the missionary medium, has
Dinner will be provided for friends sending in their names three clear kindly consented to give a trance ad d resB. Commenoe at seven o’olook.
days before the Conference to Wm. Johnson, Mottram Road, Hyde, at — J. B urton.
reasonable charges. For train accomodation see table below.
M r . W illiam E glington will give a Beanoe in aid of a person in dis­
Table of trains to and from Hyde and the undermentioned towns on
tress on Saturday February 12, at Mrs. Bullock’s Hall, 19, Churoh
Sunday, February 6, 1876.
Street, Islington. Admission, one shilling. Commenoe at eight
To H yde .
punctually.
From Manchester (London Road), 7, 7.50, 8,30, 9,50,1.55, 3.20.
B irmingham,—Mr. W. James writes that Messrs. Summerfield and
„ Manchester (London Road), to Newton (balf mile from Hyde),
Horton, private mediums, are about to give a seance fora brother Spiri­
10, 3.30.
„ Manchester (Viotoria Station), to Stalybridge (two and a-half tualist in distress, at the Hockley Spiritual Institute, 312 Bridge Street,
whioh rooms havo been kindly lent for the purpose by Mr. Perks.
miles from Hyde), 9.35, 10.25.
N otting H ill .—11, B lechyndkn M ews. — M r. Croucher writes that
„ MacoleBfleld ( via Woodley), 8.30,
4.40.
„ Oldham, 7, 8.25, 1.50, 4.40, via Guide Bridge, and change on Sunday last Mr. E. W. Wallis gave, in trance, a splendid address on
“ Spiritualism in its relationship to Religion and Science.” There was
oarriages there.
a crowded audience.
„ Bolton, 8.25.
„ Bradshaw Leaoh, 9.39,1 „
tt„ j „ 9 9o
A Service of S ong, consisting of anthems, choruses, duete, quartets,
” Bedford Leigh, 9.43, .} w ™ Hyde 2.28.
solos, &c., will bn held at the Lyceum, Sowerby Bridge, on Sunday, the
„ Bury (via Clifton), 7.37,1.7.
6th Feb. at 6.30 p.m. To defray the current expenses, a collection
„ Bury (via Castleton), 7.55, 1.21.
will be made at the close.
B irmingham.— Spiritualists are earnestly invited to attend tho ordi­
” BlMkburn 7.35,} vk Accringtonnary. meeting at tho Athena:um on Sunday, Feb. 6tb, when, after the
„ Woodhouses, Failsworth and Middleton District, please note lecture, there will be explained to the meeting a oo-operative soheme for
your own time.
blending the material interests of Spiritualists and others, and for
„ Preston, 8.15; L. & Y. R.
saving, out of the profits otherwijo taken by shopkeepers, a fund for
„ Preston, 8.30; L. &N. W.
the erection of the Spiritual Hall.
„ Liverpool (Central Station), 7.55 ; via Warrington to Godley
B rix to n P sy ch olog ica l S ociety. —Dr. Sexton, before a small but
Junotion, Hyde.
most attentive audience, on January 25th, gave an able reply to Dr.
„ Halifax, 8.8; arrive at Stalybridge.
Carpenter’s recent articlo in the Contemporary Review. Mr. Eglington
„ Roohdale, 8.20.
gave a voluntary seance to tbe in o iu b e r B on January 22nd, which satis­
To friends arriving at Stalybridge there is cab accommodation. It is
fied them of “ the perfect genuineness of the medium and of the excel­
two and a-half miles from Hyde. Distance from Victoria Station to
lency of hiB mediumship.”—H . E. F rances, Hon. Seo.
London Road, one mile ; cab fare, Is.
I slington S piritual I nstitution, 19, C hurch Street.— On Sunday
F rom H yde.
next Mr. Lawrence and other mediums will occupy the platform, and
To Manchester, 4.51, 8.28, 8.33, 9.12, 9.32.
on Sunday, February 13, the nnnunl meoting of the above institution
„
ditto, from Godley, 9.51.
will ba held. Tea will be provided at five, and the conference will com­
„
ditto,
from Newton, 9.20.
mence at seven. All aro invited to attend and take part in the proceed­
„ Macolesfield (via Woodley), 7.23.
ings. Tickets for tea, ono ehilLing each.
„
ditto,
(via Manchester), 9.32.
Mrs.- B u llo c k '3 H a ll, 19, Cnuiicn S tr e e t, Islington. —An evening
„ Oldham, 8.33, 9.12, 9.32.
concert will take placo at tho above hall on Wednesday, tbo 23rd
„ Bolton, 4.51.
„ Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Preston, and Bedford Loigb, from Staly- February, several ladies and gentlemen having kindly, volunteered tbeir
services. During the evening a testimonial will be presented to Mr.
bridge, 6.45.
William Eglington, when we hope to see a good muster of his friends.
„ Rochdale, 8.33, 9.12.
Several influential gentlemen are expected to address the meeting. Mr.
E. Bullock, Treasurer. Admission Cd. and Is.
SOUTH LONDON ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUALISTS,
Q uebec I I all , 25, Q uebec Street, M arylebone Ro,\n—A publio
71, STAMFORD STREET.
meeting will be held at tbe above address on Tuesday, February lf>tb, at
L ist op W eekly M eetings.
Sunday evening, February 6, trance address at sevon. Admission free. eight o’clook, for tho purpoBO of reorganising an association of inquirers
into Spiritualism. All tbe late members and friends of the Marylebone
Monday evening, February 7, conversational meeting at eight.
Tuesday evening, February 8, developing circle at eight (members only). Society, and Spiritualists generally, wbo by tbeir oounsel or otherwise
Wednesday evening, Fehruary 9, public circle at eight. Admission 3d. can assist, as well as every person anxious to inquire into the subjeot, are
Thursday evening, February 10, developing circlo at eight (members cordially invited to be present. Admission free. No collection. Quebec
Hall is close to Maryltjbone Road, between Biker Street aud Edgware
only).
Friday evening, February 11, materialisation circle at eight (members Road Stations.
B ishop A uckland.—A letter from Mr. J. Judge describes with high
only).
appreciation an address delivered frte by Mr. T. P . Fauoitt on a recent
Saturday evening, February 12, sooial meeting at eight.
Sunday; and suggests that a series of Sunday services be established in
It is requoBted that punctuality be observed by visitors.
that town. It is the oentre of a populous district, and may be made
A n U nfair T a x on a L ocal Society.—In oonsequence of the the stronghold of tho cause therein. The only expenses would be the
numerous applications sent to the secretaries, Mr. Fenwiok Piokup and rent of tbe Hall, with whioh might be associated a Library and Spiri­
Mr. E. J. Blake, of the Newcastle Society, for the services, &o„ of'their tual Institution. Mr. Faucitt has hitherto given his servioes quite
mediums, the committee request that all letters requiring a reply oon- gratuitously. But he well deserves Bome remuneration for'his time.
He is willing to answer oallg to speak anywhere within the distriot.
tain a stamped envelope.—F enwick P ickup, Seo.
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M o n d a y , F e b . 7, Mrs. Kimball's Eeceptlon, at 8.
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Will be ready in a few days.
R. MQNOK’S CALENDAR and TRUTH-SEEKER’S GUIDE Wednesday, Feb. 9, Mr. Heme, at 3. Adfuisalon ^s. 0i}.
, to the INVESTIGATION OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM. Over Fbiday, Feb. 11, Miss Eagar, Trance Medium, at fj, AdfRlffilqf;, la, (Prlvn^.^
tttafltosely printed pages, with illustrations of Direct Drawings, through
D. Duguiffs mediumship. Contains original articles written expressly
SEANCES AND MEETINGS IN LONDON B U B IN G THH W B B K ,
for Hie. “ C$epdo£” qy 8. C. Hall, F.S.A., Dr. W. Hitohman, “ Frit?,” T.
P.'Barkas, F.'G.S'., W. Oxley, T. Shorter, Mn?. Makdougall Gregory, A. Sa t t o d a y , F eb . 5, Notting H1U,'at 11, Bleohynden Mews, Jiatimer Boad, at
Mr. Williams. Seeadvt.
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Calder, J. N. Tiedeipan Martheze, Mra. Tyndall,'&c. &o. Subjects :
Su n d a y , F e b . 6, Dr. Bexton, OavendiBh Booms, at 11 and 7.
“ Seiepthjio Spiritualism” “ Cui Bono ?” “ The Healing Powpr,” “ Spiri­
Mr. Oogman, 15, Bt. Peter’s Boad, Mile End Boad, at 7,
tualism iii'EveiyrDay’ Life," “ T|ie Beneficent Aspect o f (Spiritualism,”
Notting Hill, 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer. 'Bead, at 7. Sd.
“ On Mediums,” “ Siyes for fhe Spirit-Circle,” &c. &c. Will be found
very useful among sceptics and investigators, and ag a companion to the M onday, F e b . 7, Developing Circle, at M r, Oogmao^i, IS, 8 L S t U f i Bold.
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M r. Williams. See advt.
Orders should be sent in at once. 3d. each.
J. Bxjens, London Publisher, 15, Southampton Bow, Holbom; or if T u esd a y , F e b . 8, Mrs. Olive’s Seanoe, 49, Belmont Sfcreet, Chalk Farm Boai),
at 7. Admission, 2s. 6d.
ordered; of|Geoegh Tommy, 7, Unity Street, Bristol, single copy, post
Miss Baker’s Developing Oirole, at 87, Inville $oad, Walwprthi B.E.,
free, 3d.; and quantities supplied to Societies or for free distribution at
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W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 9, Dotting
SPIRIT-MEDIUMS AND CONJURERS.
An Explanationof the Tricks of all Conjurers who pretend to Expose
Spiritualism: How to escape from a Corded Box—How to get out of the
Stocl^-The tiagic Cabinet—Haw to get out of Sealed and Knotted
Ropes, and perform the Conjuwr’s so-called “ Dark Seance ”—How fo
perform the' Blood-Writing on the Arm, and read Names written on
Papers "by the Audience. The phenomena attending Spirit Mediums
are clearly defined and shown to he quite distinct from the tricks of
Conjurers. Price 2d.; post free, 2id.
-EXPERIENCES IN SPIRITUALISM;
H. Warren, 7, Kilbum Park Boad, Oarlton Boad, i)t 7.40, Admls^lop Is.
J. Webster, 1, Abbott Street, Kingsland Qate, at 8 o'clock. Admission 3d.
21, King Arthur Street, Clifton Boad, Beckham, at 8, Admission, 6d.
T b u b s d a y , F e b . 10, Iiecture at M r. Oogman’s, IS, Bt. ?«te r’s Boad, M W Etui, at
8 o’olook.
Dalston Assooiation o f Inquirers Into Sp|r<fnipUsm. For Infprm^fiop
as to admission o f non-members, apply to the honorary secfetary, at the
rooms, 74, N&varlno Boad, Dalston, E.
Mr, Williams. Bee advt.
F b id a y , F e b . 11, Mrs. Olive'3 Seanoe, 49, Belmont Street, Ohalk Farm Boad, at 8.
Admission, 2s. 6d.
A RECORD OF EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENA THROUGH THE
SEANCES AND MEETINGS AT M B S .B IJ H O O K ’S B ALL,
MOST POWERFUL MEDIUMS.
19, OHUBCH BTBEET, ISLINGTON.
With some Account of Semiramide, given by the Spirit of an Egyptian
Bt o d a y , F e b . 6, Healing at 11 a .m .; Service at 7 p.m.
who lived contemporary with her.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, Seance at 8 . Admission Is.
By C A T H E R IN E B E R R Y .
W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 9, Trance and Test Beaqpe, at 8 . Admission ftd.
Second Edition enlarged.
F b id a y , F e b . 11, Seance at 8. Non-subscribprs 6d.
CONTENTS;
Batcbday, Feb. 12, Social Meeting at 8. Admission 3d., Butisoribaia free.
H is t o r ic a l S u m m a r y :
A paper read at the Spiritual Institution.
I n st an c es o f S p ir it u a l P henom ena :
Fainted faces. Flower (flour) manifestation. Frnit cutting, &o. Pictures,
•carried. Fruit. The wager. Fruit, birds, and butterflies. The Atlantio cable.
Oob b espo n pe n o e w i t h a Cl e b g y m a n .
Sp i r i t u a l P h e n o m e n a :
Beances at home. Inspirational whistling. An evening with M'r. Shepard
and U r, H eme. Mumo under inspiration. Test mediumship. Spirit-voices.
Ventriloquism v. Spirit-voice. Spirit-touches. Warbling o f a bird. Physical
and vocal manifestations o f spirits’ action. Objects carried by spirits. Seance
with M rs.' Mary Marshall. Spirits Use a poker. A ring carried by spirits,
levitation o f Mrs. Guppy and Mr. Herne. Extraordinary transferance o f ltoe
from plaoe to place by spirit instrumentality. Bemarkable removal o f a small
brush by spirit agenoy, A strange present from the spirits. Wreaths made by
spirits. Objects carried by spirite. Wine and spirits. Manifestations in the
light. A spiritual ceremony.
Ca b in e t S e a n o e s :
The “ Psychio Force.” Spirit-voices and other phenomena in the light. A
remarkable cabinet seance. Phenomena under test conditions. The mystic
force. A seance with Miss Kate Fox. A harmonious circle. Kovel manifesta­
tions. Extraordinary physical manifestations. A critioism o f Mr. Punch.
Physical phenomena. A seance with Gerald Massey. An extraordinary seance.
A piano played by spirits. Are the spirlt-faces genuine P Musical phenomena.
A humorous spirit. A novel garden-party. Toys brought by spirits. A spiritfriend manifests his presence. Beance held at Mrs. Everitt’s.
Sean ce s n r P u b l ic : ■
SEANOES IN THB PBQVJNOES DTJBING
Sunday, F e b . 6, K e ig h le y , 10.3P a.m. and 5.8Q p,m- Ohildr^n’^ Progressive
Lyceum at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m .
Bo w e b b y B b id s e , Spiritualist Progressive Lyoemn, ptilldre^’s liyeeum,
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PubUo Meeting, 6.80 p.m.
B o w l in s , Spiritualiste’ Meeting B oom , 2.80 and 8 p.m.
B ib m in g h a m , Mr. W . Perks. 312, Bridge Street West, near Well Street,
Hookley, United Ohrlstiau Bpirltualjsto at 6.30 for 7, for Bpiritimllataouly.
Spiritual Institute, Athenaeum, Temple Street. DiacuaMon, 11 a .m .;
Public Meeting, 7 p.m.
B r ig h t o n , Hall o f Science, 3, Church Street, dopra closed 6,30 p,m .
M an c h e steb , Temperance Hall, Grosvenor Bt., All Saints, at ^.pp.
H a u f a i Psychological Sooiety, Old Oounty Oourt, Union Street, at 8.30
and 6. Children’s Lyceum at 10 a.m.
N o t t in s h a m , Ohurohgate Low Pavement. Public meeting at 6.80 p.m.
O s b e t t Common, W a k e f i e l d , at Mr. Jqhn C nni»'«, ajt 4
6, p.m .
N ew oastle - on -T yne , at Freemasons' Old B all, Weir’s Poort, Newgate
Street, at 6.30 for 7 p.m .
L iv e r p o o l , Publlo Meetings at the Islington Aasenjbly B poqu, at 3
and 7 p.m . Tranod-medlumB from all parti o f B nglind, { x i
D ah l in s to n Spiritual Institution, 1, Mount Street, adjoining the Turkish
Baths. Pnblic Meetings at 10.80 a.m . and 6 p.m ,
A seance at the Spiritual Institution. Bpirit-voices. “ K ing Henry T i n . ”
manifesto. “ A t a dark seance.” (From the Daily Telegraph.) A spirit-voice.
A successful seance by new mediums. A campanological Beance.
S ou th sea , at Mrs. Stripe’ s, 41, Middle Street, at 6.80.
L ou g hbo bo ’ , Mrs. Gutterldge, Trance-medium, Dene’s Yard, Pinfold
Terrace, at 6 o’olook.
Bp I b i t -D b a w i n g s :
G l asg o w , Pnblic meeting, 6.30 p.m ., at 161, ?roprate.
H e o k m o n d w ik e , Servioe at 6.30 at L pw er (je o r g e Street.
A n artist becomes a convert to Spiritualism. The Baroness de Guldenstubbe
explains the drawings. Spirlt-propheoies on the Franoo-Prussian war. Healing
mediumship—Bemarkable cures.
Developing Oirole on Monday and Thursday, at 7.80.
Ossett Spiritual Institution, Ossett Green (near the Q-. N. B. Station),
M a t e r ia l is a t io n o f t h e S p i b i t -F or m :
Splrit-materialisation through Mrs. Gnppy.
true ghost story. Spirit-photography.
Service at 2.30 and 6 p.m . Looal mediums.
A seanoe with Mrs. Guppy—A
O ld h a h , Spiritual Institution, Waterloo Street, at 6.
H u l l , 4, Strawberry Street, Drvpool. 2 p.ni., Healing P ow er; 6.80 p.m .,
An E g y p t ia n Sp ib it :
Trance Speaking. Medium, J. L. Bland.
G b im s b y , at Mr. T . W . Asquith’s, 212, Victoria Street South, at 8 p.m .
Semiramide. Exeontion o f Semiramlde’s second chief slave. Semiramlde’s
feast. The greatness and power o f Semiramide’s descendants. The Egyptian’s
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(In the Press.)
M on day , F eb . 7, H u l l , 10, Portland Plaoe, Cirole for Investigators, 8 o’olook.
London: J.
B ubn s,
15, Southampton Row, W.C.
T7DRNITURE, NEW AND SECOND-HAND, OIL PAINTJl INQS, &c., at C. P. B. A lso p ’ s, 46, High Holborn, W.C.
HOUSEMAID AND PARLOURMAID, a Spiritualist.WAJJTED in a Spiritualist family in London. If from the country
travelling expenses will be paid on the engagement being concluded.
For particulars, address—B. F., Spiritual Institution, 15, Southampton
Bow, London, W.C.
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OUR ROOMS TO BE LET, with Use of Kitchen, together
' or separate; Bent, 8s. 6d. Also TWO BEDROOMS, Furnished, for
Single Gentlemen. Likewise, Two Large, Light, Airy WORKSHOPS,
suitable‘for. any kind of business.—Inquire at 69, Beform Street,
Andover Boad,-Hornsey Boad, Holloway.
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V ,: .<^riyate) or by Letter, .thoroughly, in a Few Lessons. Full particnilareTwO'Stpps.TrrPrflf,p.,W4J E ^ tB o ^ ^ d Q n ,N .
T u esd a y , F e b . 8, Sto c k to n , Meeting at Mr. Freund’s, 3, Silver Street,
at 8.16.
B i b m k g h a j i , Miss Bessie Williams, 71, Alma Street, tranoe medium.
W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 9, B o w l in s , Spiritualists’ Meeting B oom , 8 p.m .
O ss b t t C om m on , at Mr. John Crane’s, at 7.30.
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Mrs. Ohisen, at 319, Orown Street, at 8.
B ib m in gh a m . Mrs. Q-room. Developing cirole. Mediums only. 6 to 7,
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16S, St. Vincent Street.
Mr. W . Perks, 312, Bridge Street West, near W ell Street.
K e ig h l e y , at the Lyceum, at 7.80 p .m ., Trance-mediums, M n . Lucas
and Messrs. Wright and Shaekleton.
T h u b s d a y , F e b . 10, N ew oastle - on >Ty n e , Old Freemasons’ Hall, Weir’s Oourt,
Newgate Street. Seanoe at 7.80 for 8.
H u l l , 10, Portland Place, Oirole for Investigators. 8 o’clook,
G b im s b y , at Mr. T. W . Asquith’s, 212, Viotoria Street South, at 8 p.m .
F b id a y , F e b . 11, L it e b po o l , Weekly Oonferenoe and TranoMpeaklng, at the
Islington Assembly Booms, at 7.80 p.m . The Oommittee meet at 7
H o t c th sh a m , Chnrchgate L ow Pavement, fieanoa ^ 8.
B i b m i n o h a h . Mrs. Groom, 166, Bt. Vincent Street, Development
oirole. Mediums only. 6 to 7.
$ fr. Perks’s, 818, Bridge ^t^eet, at 7.80, for development.
B i b m in g h a ii .
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TAILOR, HATTEE, AND GENERAL ‘bTJTPITTER,
8, HANOVER PLACE, REGENT'S PARK,
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Established 1833,
Has a very largaStockofNEw Autumn Goo&s, inoluding Hats, Shirts,
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iO j., CHARLES, J3. \VJLLLIAMS, Medium, is at home daily,
to give Private ‘ Seandefc, from 12 to 6 p.m. Private Seances
attended at the house :of investigator. Public Seances at 61, Lamb’s
Conduit Street; .on fllondav.ijnq, £h\jr$day evenings,.pnd Saturday
evenings for Spiritualists 'oijlyiiat' 8;o’qlojpk £ach Gening. Address as
above.
and Umbrellas, -
SS LOTTIE FOWLER, the GREAT AMERICAN SOM, N A ip JJLI8T, SPIRITUAL CLAIRVOYANTE, and TEST MEDIUM,
D r a p e r , has & splendid
i. assortment ofW inter Goods. An immense variety of Scotch a^dwhose reputation is well known throughout Europe and America, can be
West of England TWEEDS. A perfect fit guaranteed. Everything
on hand.& .ViiitjprB'pasding. through London'supplied with goods on
the. shortest notice, at special prices for cash.—No. 8, Southampton
N.B.—Miss Fowler does not reply to Correspondence nor see Visitors
Bow, HighHolbom.
on Sunday.
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“ Buy the truth, and sell it not.”
ARPENTER’S NOVEL EXPERIMENT!
The gratuitous
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distribution ofSixpetm y Illustrated Pamphlets is proceeding satis­
factorily. As the complete success of this experiment, however, depends
upon the rapidity of the distribution and the consequent smallness of
the amount necessary; to be spent in advertising, Spiritualists should
send On at once for copies. Three stamps secure three kinds of Pam­
phlets, if sent to W m. C abpenteb, Printer, Ladywell Park, S.E.
[THE
“ STURMBERG”
PLANOHETTE
T1writes answers to your thoughts.
J. S t o b m o n t ,
post free.
Whether by
“ Odic Force,” “ Psychic Force,” “ Unconscious Cere­
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not yet explain. Highly amusing, and to the serious
deeply interesting. Of most fancy dealers, or of
Constitution Hill, Birmingham; 4s. 4d., 2s. 9d., and Is. 9d.,
OR TEST COMMUNICATIONS (b y Trance or W ritin g),
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Medical and other Advice, Healing by
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bv SmrifrMasnetism.
ment of Mediumship, &o., consult tie well knirsirtt1Spira-Mpclium,.
MRS. OLIVE. Terms, One Guinea. Public seances,-Tuesdays,’’At 7 p.m.*;
Fridays, 3 p.m.; admission, 2s. 0d. 49, Belmont Street,: Chalk Jj'arm
Road, 20 minutes from Oxford Street vift Tottenham Cburfc' Road,'by
Adelaide, Shipton, or Hampstead omnibus; 3 minutes from ChaJkFarra
Station, North London Railway.
RS. WOODFORDE, T r a n ce ,- H e a lin g , and D e v e lo p in g -
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h e d i u m , will give Sittings for Development, under Spirit-Control.
in Writing, Drawing, Clairvoyance, or any form of Mediumship. Dis­
orderly influences removed. French spoken. At home Mondays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Private Seances attended.
Address—10, New Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
R, W ILLIAM EGLINGTON, P h y s ic a l M edium , is now
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P a in l e s s D e n t i s t r y .
■jlXR. HOWARD GREY, Annett’s Crescent, 290, Essex Road,
prepared to receive Engagements for Private Seances.—Address,
S i Jameses House, Greenleaf Lane, Walthamstow.
1VJL
Islington, has had extended experience in hospital and private
practice; Indestruotible Teeth, from 2s. 6d.; Sets, from £3 3s. Stop­
pings, fropi 2s. 8d.
MESMERISM— ELECTRO-BIOLOGY— FASCINATION.
The Science taught
Sleep may be pro­
duced by anyone with
by post or personally
certainty. All have
Pamphlet with terms
the power to produce
testimonials, &c., may
electro-biological phebe had gratis.
nomena.
Mo s e s
Address—9, Granville Square, London, W.C.
IS8 CHANDOS undertakes to Eradicate Consumption, Cancer,
__ , Insanity, Dipsomania, and all Nervous and Infantile Diseases.
Terms: One Guinea per visit (in London), including the necessary
specific treatment^ or Two Guineas per month by post.
Miss C h a n d o s continues to give instructions (privately, and by post),
on Eleotro-biology and Mesmerism.—Address, 17, B ans wick Square,
W.C.
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iS. PONTING, who Li* assisted Dr. Mack during the greater
___ portion of his stay in London, will Continue to Receive Patients
for Magnetic Treatment Daily, from 10 till 5, at 26, Southampton Row.
ISS BAKER, T r a n c e a n d C l a i r v o y a n t M e d iu m , attends
. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 5, at the Spiritual
Institution, 15, Southampton Row, London, W. C., and at 87, Inville Jload,
Walworth, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 11 to 5. Fee, 5s. Private
Seances attended. Terms, 10s. 6d. and expenses.
R. J. J. MORSE, I n s p i r a t i o n a l T r a n c e S p e a k e r , has
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returned to England, and is now prepared to receive calls, as
usual, to lecture in London or the provinces. All letters to be acftiressecj
to him at Warwick Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, London, E.
C.
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is willing to attend Investigators at their own Residences. Fee
optional. Address, J. C. C a ld w e ll„4 6 , Thome Rd., South Lambeth, S.W.
rpHE WELSH SPIRIT-MEDIUM, Mr . E. G. SADLER,
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Seances from 11 to 5 p.m. Private Seances attended at the houses of
investigators. Public Seances at 157, Bute Road, on Monday Evenings,
5s.; Wednesday Evenings, 2s. 6d.; and Saturday Evenings, 2s. 0d.
Admission by ticket only. Tickets may be had of R e esb L e w i s , Esq.,
1, Montgomery House, Roath; J. B. M athbws, Esq., Crockherbtown;
and at 157, Bute Road.
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on receiving a description of Symptoms of their Ailments, he will forward
Magnetised Paper, with full instructions. Fee, Five Shillings. Atten­
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The Phenomena of Death. Price Id.
Spiritualism as an Aid and Method of Human Progress. Id.
Concerning the Spiritual World and what Men Know thereof.
Id.
INFORMATION FOR INVESTIGATORS.
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Mediumship. By Mbs. Tappam. id.
The Philosophy of Death. By A. J. Davis. 2d.
Mediums and Mediumship. By T . Hazabd. 2d.
What Spiritualism has'Taught. By W illia m H o w it t . Id.
The Creed of the Spirits; or, the Influence of the Religion
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The Spirit-Circle and the Laws of Mediumship. By Emma
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15,
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Underground Railway; or Omnibus, South Hackney to Broadway, two
minutes’ walk; or Royal Blue or Chelsea Omnibus to “ Earl of Aberdeen,” '
five minutes. At Brighton first and third Sundays in the month; other
Sundays at home, for Spiritualists only at seven o’clock
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R elhjioh And S cience .
First Beligious Proposition—Dependent Propositions—Results.First Soientiflo Proposition—Dependent ‘
Imposition*—Results.
vJhapter I : I n tbod u ctoby — The Power o f Bellgion—Wlint 1b Religion P Code—Tho Same is true o f other Sacrcd Books—Futility o f Missionary Jifforts—
Answer o f the.Peraian, the Chinese, Moslem, Jew, Hindoo. Christian, Mother Growth Bcqutred, not Conversion—Keligion Organically Opposed-to -Prtgi'eis—
Church, Protestant—What is the Church?—Gospel Keligion—The Authority of Influence o f Christianity on Learning—A Thousand Tears o f Mental D tetaesi—
Christianity and Human Liberty.
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the Church Defined—Thb Church and Education—Knowledge the true Barionr.
Chapter V I I I : T h e G b e a t Th e o l o g ic a l PBODLHMSi T h e O b io i n op E v il ,
Chapter U :. W h a t is B e lig io n ? —The First Germ o f Beligion—Man's Primi­
tive State—Dawn o f the Beligious Idea—The Savage has no Keligion—Religion, t h e N a t u b e of G od , and t h e F u t u r e S t a t e —Eyil:is, Imperfection—VariouB
Conceptions o f Evil—It can only be Overcome by Growth—Various Ideas o f God
its Ultimate. Analysis.
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Chapter I H i H istob ica l R e v i e w j F e t is h ism —Universality o f Fetishism — —The Vanity o f Theological Speculation—Early Ideas o f Immortality—Biblical.
It Is tne Cradle o f Theology—W orship o f Hocks, Trees, Streams, &o.—Christianity Ideas o f Immortality—Immortality a part o f Nature's Plan—The Future l i f e a
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is full o f Fetishism—The Jews were Fetish Worshippers—Moral Influence o f Scientific, not a Beligious Question.
Chapter I X : M a n 's Ta l l , a n d t h e C h r is t ia n S c h e m e t o e h is B e d e m p t io n
I ’etishism^-Fetishiam evolves Polytheism.
—Popularly
viewed,
Creation
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Gigantic
Failure-Christian
Views
o f Salvation
Chapter I V : H ibto eica l K e v i e w ; P o l y t h e is m —Early Anthropomorphism—
Origin o f Polytheism—Ignorance the Paradise o f Priestcraft—Influence o f Priest. —Cramping Tendeuoy o f Christian Doctrines—The Vast Antiquity o f Man—Did
•raft on Progress—M orautyof Polytheism—Beligious Influence o f Polytheism— Man ever Fall?
Chapter X : M an ' s P o s it io n ; F a t e , F b e e -W il l , F b e b A gen cy, N ece ssity ,
Aaorifice and Worship of Polytheism—Dualism and Pantheism—The Origin o f
B e s p o n s ib il it y —M an and his Circumstances—The Dootrine o f Necessity—Man's
Satan.
Chapter V : H istorical Be v i e w ; M onoth eism — Character and Tendencies ot Free Agency—Man’s Besponsibility—Morality Dependent on Physical Conditions
Judaism — Moral Influence o f Monotheism— Monotheism a Development o f —Tho Individual is Accountable to Law.
Chapter X I : D uties a n d O b l ig a t io n s op Man to G od a n d t o HntBEur—
Fetishism—Human Sacrifice and Object Worship—The Nightmare o f Keligion—
Human Ideas o f God—Persecutions b y Christians—Christian Fanaticism and Man can do nothing for God—To serve God Is to obey Law—Man acts for his own
sake,
not God’s—The Nature and Efflcaoy o f Prayer—Bespeotlve Merits o f Faith
Cruelty—Civilisation Repressed b y Christianity.
Chapter V I : V a l u e of t h e O l d an d N e w T e stam e n ts and Sacr ed B ookb as and Knowledge—Intelligent Aotion is True Keligion—True Holiness is Obedience
A u t h o r it ie s —Antiquity of the Bible—lo s t Jewish Soriptures—Origin o f the to Law.
Chapter X I I : T h e U l t im a t e o f B E L io io rB I d eas — Society Is at present a
Apostolio Becords—Transmission and Translation o f the Biblo—numberless
versions o f the Bible—Genuineness o f tho Bible—The Bight of Private Judgment. system o f Organised Hypocrisy—Beligious Observances w ill be Superseded—
The Ultimate Triumph o f Know­
Chapter V I I : M an ’ s M o b a l P bo g b e ss D e pe n d e n t on h is I n t e l l e c t u a l Final Conflict o f Season verms Buperstitlon—1
G b o w t h — Illogical Position o f Protestantism—War between Soience and the ledge.
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Modem Spiritualism a part o f the Flan
Christianity Calumniated by its Priests.
o f Providence.
Spiritualism and the Religion o f Jesus Denunciations against Witchcraft, Sor­
Identical.
cery, and Neoromancy do not affect
The Transfiguration o f Jesns: W hat it
Spiritualism.
Taught.
Origin o f Jewish Law, Religion, and
Tbe Materinlitation and DcmnterialisaPolitics in Spirit Communion.
tion o f Jesus after flis Crucifixion.
The ftccalogae, the first example o f
The Permeability of Mailer by Matter
“ Direct Writing."
Illustrated by Jesus.
Jealousy o f the Jewish God.
True Nature o f Jems'Posl-mortcm Body, Degradation o f the JewiBh People and
’eats o f Identity given by the Arisen
or^their Spiritual Rulers.
Jesus.
Jewish Ta w inapplicable to M odem
riodcrn Spiritualism, a Snppltment of
8ociety.
the Apostolio Age.
Tlio Degrading Sacrifices o f the Jew s;
Christian Prayer; tawhom Addressed P
Their /Yecromancy; Their Disgnsting
OiriatLaiiity is a “ Keligion of-Ghosts.”
Divination Denounced, not Spirit
Hie Preacher's Distortion of Biblo Nar­
Communion.
ratives.
Perversion aud Simulation o f Spiritual
The Wiich o f En-dor Libelled,
Phenomena.
i’he Narrative o f Haul.
Tim Preacher’s Mince Pie-ety.
Jewish Prophets,Profe.s.sional Mediums Influence of . Spiritualism on Bodily
The God o f the Jewish Nation —ilis
Health.
fun otions; His Quarrel with Saul; Remedial Effects of Mediumship.
Sends an Evil 8pirit into him.
Spiritualism and Marriage.
Saul GUtoUf from hiaSpivit-gnide,
Failure of Modern Christianity to Be*
Sani's interview with the Woman o f
generate Society.
En-dor.
Spiritualism apd Insanity.
The Genuineness o f her Mediumship The Gadarenean Swiue not Mediums.
Proved.
Clairvoyance o f BiUnam’BAss.
Jewish Ignorance o f Immortality.
Spiritualism in Harmony with the
The SpiriMbrin o f Sanmci; l£is £)enun>
Iliblp, as a Progressive Book.
* ci&tion o f Saul.
The B ible; how to tn Interpreted.
Identity o f the Spirit Samuel shown.
w aiiam and F) l ie ot' the Priests.
Generosity o f the Woman o f En-dor Contrast between Jesus and the Clergy.
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Spiritualism too Broad* for a Narrow­
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The u Rich Wjm arirl Lazarus,"a BeoogThe i^arl^ distory oi’ Modem Bptniualnition of Spirit Cuiuunuiion.
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Ancient Paganism.
The C^iiriolatioQS o f Spiritualism in The Efficacy o f Prayer.
Trouble.
Purity o f Soul I he Aim o f Spiritualism.
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EDITORIAL RAMBLES.
A m o n g st L a n c a s h ie e S p ir it u a l is t s .
A few months ago we published a note from George Dawson,
Back Quay Street, Manchester, to the effect that he was about to
commence" a series of weekly meetings on Friday evenings at the
Temperance Hall, Salford.' The writer was an entire stranger to
us, but his letter was so healthy in tone that we at once gave it
a position, and expected good results from the attempts which
it neralded. Soon after, we met Mr. Dawson at the Bolton Con­
ference, and greeted him as an old friend in spirit. A glance at
his pure temperament and coronal development was proof to our
mind that the possibilities of a man’s.character may be indicated
from his hand-writing. He was elected on the Lancashire Com­
mittee, under the auspices of which we visited Manchester on
Friday last, and found still further confirmation of the impression
which Mr. Dawson’s letter first carried to us.
Since boyhood Mr. Dawson has been a self-helpful man, and
a practical philanthropist. For many years he has been a worker
in the temperance ranks, and was, previous to his acquaintance
with Spiritualism, a Freethinker. Nor is he less so now. He, like
thousands of others, finds that Spiritualism is the ultimate of what
so many Freethinkers have so ardently desired to reach, but have
only been permitted to hope for, but never in reality to enjoy.
Being a man of fine mental organisation, and trained to platform
work, Mr. Dawson was eager to enter the service of the spirit-world,
and hence the letter to which we allude in our opening sentence,
and the series of meetings which have succeeded it, most of which
have been addressed by Mr. Dawson himself. His position as one
of the original founders of the temperance hall enabled him to
gain the use of it, which would probably have been denied to a
stranger. The meetings have been a success, and already there
is a compact auditory gathered together. W e occupied the time
at the weekly meeting on Friday evening. The hall was comfort­
ably filled, though a charge was made for entrance. The lecture,
which was illustrated by enlarged spirit-photographs and other
pictorial representations of spiritual phenomena, thrown on the
screen by the sciopticon lantern, extended to over one hour and
forty minutes, and was listened to with tho utmost attention.
The light worked well, and the pictures came out large and clearly
defined. This method of arranging the subject we find of great
practical use, as a variety of information can be imparted on all
aspects of the question, which no ordinary lecture could cover.
Various representatives of the Lancashire Committee were present,
including Mr. Sutcliffe, secretary, and Mr. Parsons, also of Rochdale.
The hopes of the friends are buoyant. Substantial progress is
visible on every hand, although nothing of a very startling nature
is going forward. The workers are, however, getting into harness
ready to do their part effectively as opportunity offers. Mr. Gilbert
has retired from the sale of the literature at the Grosvenor Street
Hall, Mr. Brown haying taken his place. Among other notes of
progress, we may state that a vegetarian dinner is furnished at
a restaurant opposite the new town hall. From 80 to 40 dinners of
this kind are served daily at a charge of Is. and Is. 3d. each.
On Saturday morning we paid a flying visit to Liverpool, and
found those friends we had the pleasure of meeting faithful at
their posts, and hopeful for the future. W e are delighted to find
that the Heme affair, instead of recoiling upon Spiritualism, is
settling down in clouds of detestation upon the dastardly assailants.
That the attack was planned is evident from the fact that police­
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men were planted at the door, ready to lead Herne away in dis­
grace ; but the odium has come home to the plotters. The guilty
parties are well known, and shame, instead of victory, must be re­
flected from their faces if they have any manhood left. From all
parts we hear of the excellent service which our position in this
matter has done. It has effectually prevented the Spiritualists
from being misled by the lies circulated in the newspapers. On the
scene of the conflict the triumph has been equally marked. A
private letter says (date, Liverpool, February 3 ): “ Mr. Herne has
many friends here. At a recent meeting where the aflair was
dbcussed, he was vigorously defended, and admissions extorted
that undermined the enemies’ position completely.”
It has been arranged that we shall visit Liverpool again, this
day week, and give an illustrated lecture at the Lower Concert
Hall, Lord Nelson Street. The views of spirit-photographs and
other spiritual phenomena will be. exhibited with a powerful lime­
light apparatus. The particulars are given in an advertisement
on another page. We hope to be favoured with a full attend­
ance of friends in and around Liverpool.
Mr. George Wilson of the Spiritual Centre, 33, Russell
Street, has adopted an excellent method of promoting Spiritualism
by the diffusion of the literature. In the provinces it has long
been the custom for agents to take up the works of Black, Fullarton, Cassell, &c., and supply them to the people in monthly parts
or in complete volumes, paid by monthly instalments. By this
means these handsome illustrated family Bibles, “ Life of Christ,”
&c., have been introduced into almost every working-man’s cottage
in the land. A family in humble circumstances are glad to have
the opportunity of paying for a valuable work weekly, when it
would be quite impossible for them to raise the amount all in one
sum. Mr. Wilson has taken up the superintendence of this work,
having also a desire to help a deserving man who is at present out
of employment. We have no doubt tnat the plan will De entirely
successful, and we recommend it to the consideration of those who
desire to become agents in other places. “ Hafed,” Mrs. Tappan’s
“ Orations,” the works of Crookes and Wallace, and other standard
books would be readily accepted on this principle. The best way
would be to sell £1 worth of books, to be delivered immediately,
and receive weekly or fortnightly instalments till the whole was
paid, by which time many similar orders would be obtained from
neighbours. The purchaser would pay no more than if he bought
the books at the shop, and he would have this accommodation
offered him. By this plan of working, the homes of Spiritualists
would soon be stocked with the best works on the subject. We
hope we shall soon hear from many who are eager to take up this
work in various parts of the country.
We were pleased to hear of the progress which Mr. Glendenning
has made in obtaining contributions for the purpose of " 1““s
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standard
works
on Spiritualism
in public libraries. He
nas re­
ceived considerable encouragement, but to bring1 the matter more
particularly before the friends of the cause, he is sending them ft
special letter, which he desires us to publish. V e hope every
reader will accept it as personally addressed to himself, and forth­
with correspond with the author. It is as follows:—
I have pleasure in calling your attention to the movement for plaoing
in public libraries the three following standard works on Spiritualism
“ Miracles and Modern Spiritualism,” by A. E. Wallace, F .R .S.; “ Tbe
Eeport on Spiritualism of the London Dialeotioal S o c ie t y a n d “ The
Arcana o f Spiritualism,” by Hudson Tuttle. Jt is proposed to present
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these .three works to 1,000 libraries, at a oost of 10s. 6d. per set, de­
livered free of carriage.
;r
.
I haife already woeiveda considerable degrep,6f. WppSrt fat the
sbbprae; from all to whom it has been introdflffecfi and I am enoouraged
to brjbg it in the most prominent mitirier before the friends of the
movement,
■
’ I will thank you for an early response to 'this appeal, either in the
form of a donation to the general fund, subscriptions for sets of the
volumes for particular libraries, or for information respecting those
libraries which may exist in your looality. I desire, if possible, to be'
favoured with your support, that I may thereby strengthen the influen­
tial liBt of promoters to be published immediately. Two of the works
aw now ready for delivery, and a newly-revised edition of Tuttle’s
“ Arcana ” is in the hands of the printer for 'delivery early in Marcb.
There is at'the present time a great demaud everywhere (6t information
on Spiritualisnh Some hundreds of volumeB hay® already been placed
in libraries, and are being extensively read by those who would not
otfieHtitf have the opportunity of besoming acqraffftedi with the sub­
ject, It it hoped tbat by organised action a wort at great importance
may be accomplished at this opportune season.
Your personal influence to induce library cominiltees to receive the
works, aiid to obtain a record of the presentation in the looal newsapere, is earnestly solicited, as well as pecuniary aid. AU olasses of
elperef Cftfi be of use, to all of Whom I address this letter, in the hope
that the fdtfhc6ftring annifeffiaty of Spint&&$is&i will witness a state­
ment of W ork ^ofte which Will gladden the heart of every Spiritualist,
and be a permanent aid to the great ptrfpos’e We all have in view.—1
am, yours truly,
W a l t e r G -lend inn in g, Hon. Seo.
33, Russell Street, Liverpool.
We regret that our stay in Liverpool was bo short that we could
not see all the good people who have a claim upon our considera­
tion. W e were due at Hyde early in the evening, and taking
advantage of an available train, we reached that place about 7.30,
after a ride of three hours. There we found the local supporters
of the movement congregated in an elegant drawing-room, await­
ing our arrival. After supper, music and conversation on the
arrangements for the morrow passed the evening almost too soon.
Spiritualism can scarcely be said to have a visible movement in
Hyde.1Very few public meetings have been held, and these did not
mike a favourable impression. The local mediums, Mr. Jackson
Aiid Mr. Johnson, are always busy elsewhere, and can employ their
i&lents to more advantage than in their immediate locality. One
of the reasons which led to the Quarterly Conference being held
at Hyde was to stimulate, if possible, the Cause in the locality.
This needful result may possibly ensue, but the place is undesirable
for a district gathering from the fact that it is difficult to get to it
on a Sunday, the running of the railway trains being so inconve­
nient. This fact militated against the numbers present, but no
doubt other good purposes were served, which could not have been
otherwise so well attained elsewhere.
S
The L
a n c a s h ir e
C o m m it t e e ’s C o n f e r e n c e .
The third quarterly Conference of the Lancashire Committee of
Spiritualists was held in the Temperance Hall, Hyde, on Sunday
last, February 6.
The first meeting was held at half-past ten a.m. Mr. John
Ogden was called to the chair, and on behalf of the Hyde Com­
mittee gave a hearty welcome to the visitors who had accepted
the invitation to be present.* He called on Mr. Sutcliffe to present
the report of the general committee.
Mr. Sutcliffe introduced the report by observing that it gave
him pleasure to lay before the meeting such a favourable account
of the quarter’s work. The committee had been formed at Bolton
three months ago, and the harmony and assiduity with which they
had worked was a great credit to them. The meetings held had
been:—Two at Stockport, addressed by Mrs. Scaltergood; collec­
tions, £ 1 12s. 6d.; loss, £1 3s. lOd. The- non-success was attri­
butable to the great prejudice against Spiritualism which was
rampant in the town at the time, and to the fact that the announce­
ments had been too late in publication.
Newton Heath, two
meetings, addressed by Mr. E. Wood of Halifax ; collections,
£6 7s. 4d.; gain, £1 17s. Mossley, two meetings; speaker, Mr.
E. Wood; collections, £2 16s. lOd.; loss, 16s. 7d. Glossop, two
meetings; speaker, Mr. W ood ; collections, £3 8s. 6d,; gain,
£1 8s. 6d. The deputation was very favourably received at Glos­
sop, and they had been requested to return arid hold more meetings.
Thanks were due to Mr. A., Sykes, Oldham, for paying rent of the
hall and.entertaining committee. Leigh, two meetings; speaker,
Mis. Ohlsen; collections, £8 Is. 10s.; gain, £4 14s. 6d. It was
at this place where some disorderly persons burnt pepper in the
meeting, and caused it to disperse. Had the perpetrators been
discovered, they would have been prosecuted. West Houghton,
two meetings; speaker, Mr. Knight of Bolton, who gave his
services free. The meetings weVe free, and were a great success.
The expense of the bills was defrayed by the Bolton friends.
Hyde, two meetings; speaker, Mr. J. Lamont o f Liverpool, who
•yrotit free of charge and also paid his own .fare.. The meetings
were altogether a success;. collections, £1 16s. 7d.; loss, 7s. Id.
Macclesfield, two meetings; speaker, Me, Johnson of Hyde; col­
lections, £5 Is. 9d.; gain, £1 3s. 7d. These meetings are expected
to do touch good. On Jan. 30th Mr, Mahony visited Leigb; the
gain waa £1 14s. 8d. On Feb. 1st he also spoke at Warrington.
Btaeitpta, £ l j loss on these two places when combined, £4 5s. 6d.
Warrington is quite a new place. No speaker has visited it on the
Subject Joefore, and it is found that Sunday meetings are more
$icce8§ful than those held on week nights. All the meetings were
on Sunday?, with the exception of that held at Warrington. Mr.
Burns lectured at Salford Temperance Hall on Friday, Feb. 4th; culUctftd, £l'Sa. 5a«i gain, 6s. Qd; Thelwlance jpfcand, after paying
F ebruary 11, 1876.
.............. postage, &c., was declared to be £1 6s. 2d. No
Subscriptions had been solicited, so that a Work of great magnitude
had been accomplished in a self-supporting manner. He hoped the
committee Would be re-elected; they had •Worked so well. He
begged to retire from the secretaryship, es he found it too touch to
attend to besides his business,'
The Chairman thought the report of ft most favourable character.
Mr. Eowcroft moved that the 'report be adopted, and that the
best thanks of the Oonfe?eflC8 be accorded to the secretary and
committee for the excellent work they had ddne. They should not
accept the resignation of the secretary. He hoped the work might
be arranged so as to tnake it easier for hitty and retain his valuable
services.
Mr. Jackson seconded the resolution that the report be adopted,
and it was carried with acclamation.
Mr. Parsons, on behalf of the committee, thfttilred the Conference
for'the manner in which the report had been received. He knew
how much Mr. Sutcliffe had sacrificed to perform the duties of his
office, but if he Wtfnld again accept it, the speaker would tender
him all the assistance in his power.
Mr. Hammond, Macclesfield, spoke of the personalities And other
forms of persecution inflicted on the tfpholdets of the cause at
Macclesfield. He thought the committee slwyaliJ toake use of
resident Spiritualists whfefe practicable, and thus save the time of
the committee and expenses.
Mr. Booth, Newton Heath, expressed his satisfaction at the
meetings held by Mr. Wood. For an illiterate man to deliver two
good addresses was a matter beyond the comprehension of the
people. A good deal of inquiry had been excited, some trying to
expose and some to test the phenomena, or explain it by psychic
force, mesmerism, &c., but he thought they would all in time come
to the same conclusion as himself. There was a spirit of inquiry
abroad in his district which he thought ought to be satisfied. As
a change, he would like some normal speaker to visit them, to
show that they had intelligent men amongst them. He .was
grateful to Spiritualism for having rescued him from the theo­
logical world. He had learnt more from Spiritualism than from
all his past experience. He would like to see the committee
remember Hollinwood.
In a series of propositions Mr. Johnson introduced a gcheme
for improving the working of the Conference Committee, but, in­
stead of reporting it in fragments, we present the original docu­
ment as far as it was carried:—
P lan and P ropositions submitted to this C onference M eeting fob
THE
BETTER CARRYING ON OF THE
SPIRITUALISTIC
PjjATFOBH
WoUK,
S uperintendence of the E xecutive C ouncil of tiiis
C onference C ommittee:
under the
P lan .
That tbe represented towns and districts of the Lancashire District
Conference Committee of Spiritualists, inaugurated at Bury, August,
1875, be divided into three divisions, under the superintendence and
control of the Executive Committee of Conference, and their secretary,
hereinafter named general seoretary.
F irs t D ivision— To comprise tbe follow ing:—Manchester and
suburbs, Salford and Buburbs, Middleton, Woodhouses, Failsworth,
Newton Heath, Bolton, Bury, Heywood, and other surrounding towns
and places not included in the hereinafter-named divisions. To be
called the South-East Lancashire Division.
Second D ivision —To comprise the follow ing:— Oldham, Shaw,
MosBley, Rochdale, Bactip, Burnley, Blackburn, Risbton, Acorington,
and Preston, and other surrounding towns and places not mentioned
in the other divisions. To be called the Mid and North-East Lan­
cashire Division.
T h ird D ivision — To comprise the following:— Hvde, Dukinfield,
Ashton, Stalybridge, Glossop, Hayfield, New Mills, Whaley Bridge,
Macolesfleld, Stookport, and other surrounding towns and plaoes not
mentioned in tbe other divisions. To be oalled the North Cheshire and
Derbyshire Division.
That these three divisions be subdivided into working committees
appointed and arranged by the Executive Oommittee of Conference, and
that a corresponding secretary be appointed by cach working committee
to act on behalf of the general seoretary at meetings held under the
auspices of this Conference Committee; the corresponding secretaries to
forward after each meeting a statement of expenditure and receipts, the
namo of the speaker or medium, the subject of the discourses, and the
general conduct of the meeting, to the general secretary; the same to be
published in weekly report to the Medium.
P ropositions.
First.—That two representatives be elected for each town or district,
instead of one as heretofore, in order for the more effeotual working
of the meetings, and securing the attendance of committee-men.
Second.—Tbat the travelling expenses of one only of each of the two
representatives attending meetings shall be paid ; that they shall arrange
betwixt themselves who shall attend the various meetings; but where
the general seoretary deems it neoessary for more to attend, then the
travelling fare of both be paid.
■ That this Conference request the mediums of the district to give tbeir
services twice during the forthcoming quarter to this Conference oause,
railway fare being allowed.
Mr. Johnson introduced these points lucidly and pleasantly
enabling each to be fully discussed and passed. The plan w$s
well received. Some of the speakers stated objections, which
were promptly removed by other speakers, so that it is not neces­
sary to occupy space with a report of the discussion, which was
harmonious and amicable throughout. It was felt by all that
more workers were wanted, atid that the committee should be
strengthened; and the adoption of working committees, with their
corresponding secretaries, in districts, would very much lighten the
work of the general secretary. During the discussion, it wsa
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fcp J/$ji ^9 . the I sitting with the Bamford Bom when he witnessed the grandest
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1 1 1 phenomena he had everi-kewd]of. ’ Powerful manifestions in die
'‘IBS Tfew&n'fcopecl the M 6nds in districts op^ecl;i^p, by tap l_i ght had been o b t^ e d / a^d ^ ^ a m fo r ^ ^dqp^ed such tests that
ComniitjBe Tfojild .fctT^i local cpmmitteesto ]^ ep:;f^ ye4^ il| ve. imposture was oiit o f the question; He had engaged them to
JSe-'refeije^. tp ow!*P<?9n'! firticje on Normal Speakers,' andjjtyd he visit Rochdale. As to the moral and intellectual status of phy­
woujd like to se^th^-'two classes' aiixed, ( The,1 hflrmaj spealjerp sical spirits, he had heard as good poetry from the materialised
^(m e'wou® # 6 $' dj^Wj while the trap^^jiibrs'Squired spme form as he had ever read as cbming from entranced mediums.
^asipt'^’pe'^tb |B±p]Eamthe phe.nomepon of spinfPcpntroI.
Mi'. Bottomley had been oneof those who considered that only
■ Mr.'Jifiison 'introduced the question o f a speaker plan, but low spirits came through the tables. His lon(? and trying experi­
ence had corrected many of his views. He rejoiced at the satisout for I faction affordedhim by the demonstration of immortality. Hs had
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appointments, been;a secularist, but, seeing the happy deathbed of a good wonjan
andjflrfeVeplt thenj frpnv making mistakes. I f three months were years ago, he was impressed with the advantages of a belief in
|oo long in adVaAcei, it'might be made for one month.
immortality, doming home one night, long after he had forgotten
Sir. Dawson remarked that in the temperance work they had a that happy death scene—before he heard of Spiritualism—he
plan committee, but in that case they had plenty of advocates, met a female figur&, of the objective nature of whicji he was quite
whereas Spiritualism was but poorly supplied.
certain. It smiled sweetly on him, and he recognised theffe&tures
Mr. Burps said that a plan had been tried in the Halifax and of that good woman whose deathrbed he had attended. When he
Bradford district some years ago, and printed in the M e d i u m , but heard of Spiritualism afterwards, he hailed it as the thing hi® mind
required. It was to him the religion o f facts.
it had to be abandoned.
Mjr. Johnson offered a suggestion, that a fund of £500 be raised
Mr. Quarmhy detailed interesting phenomena in the light,
'to carry bn the work for the next five years, allowing £50 a year through the mediumship of little girls, who went to the seance
for opening meetings, and £50 for literature. The method of col­ with a cheerful; willingness.
He spoke strongly in favour of
lection was, that o f any sum promised five per cent, of it should Children’s Lyceums.
be paid quarterly. Thus, if anyone promised £5 for the five years,
Mr. Avery complained of the opposition he had to contend with
tho payment would be 5s. per quarter, or 4Jd. per week. The in his investigations.
scale could be made to suit all, down to Id. per week. This was
Mr. Kelsall had not feared hell for thirty years.
God has
the plan'of the Alliance Guarantee Fund, which had been found made no hell to torture his children, but they made it for them­
to work so well. If £500 were too large a sum, then begin with selves, as there were thousands in hell while on earth.
£ 100.
’
Mr. Parsons related what he had witnessed at a seance lately,
Mr. Parsons said he would second the proposition, but he was when upwards of halfia-dozen materialised spirits walked out and
interruped by Mr. Johnson saying that he did not make a motion acted like ordinary human beings.
of it, but threw it out as a suggestion.
Mr. Burns was called upon for a few remarks. He expressed the
Mr. Parsons replied that in the event of the suggestion being pleasure he had derived from that day’s 1
The Laucataken up, he would give the first £5.
shire friends were on the right track. He was often asked to send
Mr. Burns remarked that there was at present a move­ speakers and mediums to certain places, and some recommended the
ment before the public for placing works on Spiritualism in formation of a general fund to send out missionaries. Such a step
P ublic libraries, and it was probable that the co-operation o f I -would lead to all the gross abuses which prevail in the hireling
ihose present would be solicited. This would not come before system of the sects. The Lancashire plan was co-operation. What
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them as a body, but as individuals. The committee would have was derived from one meeting aided the deficiency in another, arid
enough to do to promote their own local work. The other move- it was seen to be practicable to cany on a self-sustaining work. If,
meat would, however, tend to form public opinion favourable to as the secretary had playfully suggested, the duties of the repreMr. Johnson's suggestion, should it be realised in the future.
sentatives included the making up of any financial deficiencies at
The Conference adjourned for dinner, which was served to 1 the end of the quarter, then the business Was sure to be carried on
visitors in the lower ball.
with great prudence. But last quarter there was a balance in hand;
A ft e r n o o n C o n ference.
was that, adopting tbe same principle, to be shared amongst the re­
Mr. Rowcroft officiated as chairman, and introduced the business presentatives? (“ No, no,” from the secretary, and general laughter).
pf electing secretary and committee, when the following list was He was glad to see that speakers and mediums were to be honoured
by being asked to contribute two Sundays’ work free during the
harmoniously chosen
General secretary: Mr. J. Sutclifte, 21, Elliott Street, Rochdale. quarter. The representatives also did some work, but what did the
Assistant secretary: Mr. Parsons, also of Rochdale.
vast body of adherents do ? He was of opinion that Mr. Johnson’s
Ijfr. Sutcliffe said he again accepted office, seeing that he had suggestion respecting raising the £500 should be at once put into
Mr. Parsons as a coadjutor. Had it not been for that gentleman, operation, that those who had not brains to speak, and had not
the business of the last quarter could not have been accomplished. courage to show themselves in the front might have the privilege
Ghnkbal C o m m i t t e e .
of dipping their hands into their pockets, and then the army of
Oldham: Mr. Kershaw, Mr. A. Sykes.
working bees would be able to extend to them the right hand of
Manchester : Mr! Atkin, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Booth of Bradford, brotherly fellowship.
Mr. Meredith made some judicious remarks on the treatment of
Mr. Kelsall.
' Salford: Mr. dhiswell, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Milligan, Mr. Rhodes. trance-mediums. Care Bhould be taken not to let many persons
Macclesfield : Mr! Hammond, Mr. G. Rogers.
touch the head of the entranced medium; and if the normal state
' Alderly Edge and Stockport: Mr. John Rogers, Mr, Rutland.
would not return, then all who bad touched the medium should be
Bolton: Mr. Ashbury, Mr, Hargreaves.
brought together to take part in the resuscitation.
A happy party sat down to a comfortable tea in the lower hall.
Bury: Mr. Raby. Mr. Singleton.
It was a pleasing reunion of those who seldom meet, and the oppor­
H yde: Mr. Hartley, Mr. Rowcroft.
Rochdale: Mr. Salisbury, Mr. Langley.
tunity afforded much gratification to many.
Leigh: Mr. Halliwell,Mr. Ward.
Shortly after six o’clock Mr. Burns commenced his lecture; Mr.
Worrall in the chair. The subject was, “ The Scientific Basis of
Heywood and Heapbridge: Mr. John Taylor, Mr. Hall.
Blackburn: Mr. Wllch, Mr. Smith.
Spiritualism,” delivered in the speaker’s best style. It seemed to
afford great satisfaction. A few questions were successfully treated
Burnley: Dr. Brown, Mr. Birrell.
dongleton: Mr. Beecroft, Mr. Joseph Rogers.
at the close. The public seem to have a muoh more intelligent
New Mills and Hayfield: Mr. J. Lithgow.
appreciation of the phenomena than they had a short time ago.
Ashton: Mr. Avery, Mr. Thomas Wilson, Woodhouses.
There is a spirit of inquiry abroad in the district. The newspapers
Hollinwood and Newton Heath: Mr. Matthew Glossop.
are frequently occupied with the subjeot. It is to b® expected that
the labours of the Lancashire Committee will be something exten­
Shaw': Mr. Bottomley, Mr. R. Fitton.
Rishton: Mr. George Ormerod, Mr. Thomas Smith.
sive during the new quarter.
No representatives were appointed for Dukinfield and Staly­
bridge, as there had been found no opening in these towns. A t
THE NEW SEANCE.
the evening meeting Mr. Scott, a secularist, offered the Secularists’
To tho Editor.— Dear Sir,—I beg leave to furnish you with a short
Hall at Stalybridge, that the Spiritualists might hold a meeting.
account of the success of the first meeting held at No. 63, New Comp­
It was proposed that the Executive Oommittee should be chosen ton Street, Soho Square, on Eriday evening last. Mr. and Mrs. Brain,
from the representatives by the Conference. Last-quarter the re­ Mr. Eita, and other mediums arrived shortly after eight. The sitters
presentatives had lost much time, and involved expense in were selected and arranged around the table, and the lighta put low.
journeying to Manchester to choose an Executive. By doing so After a few words o f prayer, Mrs. Brain was under spirit-influenca, apd
there and then, all that would be saved, and the Executive alone leaving her seat, went round to each person in the ropm, describing
most accurately the attendant spirits with eaoh one, giving tq every
would require to meet.
The following Executive was chosen:—Mr. Gilbert, Manchester; visitor in turn a very good test,(
Mr. Bita was afterwards controlled by several friends in spirit-life,
Mr. Kershaw, Oldham; Mr. J. Rogers, Alderlev Edge; Mr. Single­
and while in the trance state gave Bonje excellent answers toQuestions,
ton, Bury; Mr. Hartley, Hyde; Mr, Dawson, Manchester.
and also several good olairaudient tepts. An abundance of power was
’ It was resolved that the next Conference be held at Manchester
at hand, but in consequence of the light in the room'euch ppwer could
pn the first Sunday in May.
[not be manifested physically; it was therefore proppsea by one of
? f tfrQ
E x p e r i e n c e M e e t in g .
The election of officers went on so smoothly that it occupied
■comparatively little time. The Chairman then asked for expe•nences to occupy the remainder of the afternoon.
Mr. Sutcliffe said he always spoke highly of physical manifesta­
tions. He was pleased to see the best physical mediums of li e
district then present. He proceeded to give a description o f a
Mr. Rita’s controls that next Friday evening sbetiM be devoted to
a dark seance, that the spirits may then manifest tbeir presence
physically. Visitors are requested to attend at eight o’clock, the eeanse
commencing punctually at 8.30, after which hour no one will be allowed
to enter. Admission Is., the money collected being to aid a brother in
heed of charity.— I remain* yours w j W y ,
J e w W - fUxny.
l S o e d , (k m 4 m Tmr>t j
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guard against unhealthy and unsound' teachings. •I did not' fry to
reconcile Mrs. Holt, and secretly rejoiced at de^r Utile Iiizzie’s
B y M b s . F r a n c e s K in g m a n .
“ moral depravity.”
I have not been able to keep my repolve, Outty is so impatient,
(Continuedfrom last week.)
and I have been thinking how cruel of me to hold my own precious
belief and realisation so long from the dear girl. _ She said to4faV:
CHAPTER VI.
“ Please, Mrs. Blake, lets put away the cafei^ism altogetneri
Outty is ao changed. I regret, she is so mature in wisdom and
and if you will only answer me the questions I.have been thinking
understanding. I wish she would not ask such wonderful ques­
so much of I”
tions for one of her years, and wear that unearthly look which
I promised to do the best I could, apd to explain, in a few. days,
bespSaks an early death. I am superstitious there. She never
why I talk of Cecil’s being with m e; what I mean, and ho^ it is.
forgets a word I tell her; and fearful lest she become an angel too
_ I really do not think I imagine it, or that it is a futile apprehen­
quick, leaving me to feel a second loss, I have resolved not to
sion; but Cutty looks almost transparent lately. She appears
converse with her again for a week;
quite well, only it worries me to observe how her mind soars so far
Sirs. Holt has been over to-day, really in trouble about Lizzie.
above her years, and what beautiful and truly profound logic she
She isr, indeed, a queer little one. Her mother says she can have
employs; yet it is so mistaken.
no influence with her concerning thethings of religion, and never
She went with me to Cecil’s grave to-day. I carried lovely
could have; that the more you talk of future punishment, the more
blossoms, and aaked her to help me place them on the mound.
careless she becomes.
While I was forming a cross of roses and hyacinths and heliotropes
I asked “ What does she do that is naughty P She seems to be
and verbenas and fever-fews, I said, “ I think my darling will be
a loving child, though, I am well aware, very roguish.”
pleased with his grave to-day. He loved these Very flowers best ;
“ Oh!” replied the mother, with a sigh, “ she mortifies me to
but I must get a few wild flowers, else he will not like the cross
death. Our minister took, tea with us last evening, and what do
altogether ; he never thought a bouquet was perfect unless it con­
you suppose she said after his prayer ? he always prays with us
tained a daisy o f the fields, or a piece o f golden-rod, or a brook lily.”
before ne leaves.”
For the first time she ventured to speak when I was thus talking.
I said, " I could not conceive,” though quite convinced it was
The strange look accompanied the question,
something original. Lizzie is her own thinker.
“ Mrs. Blake, do you really think Cecil sees his grave, and you
“ Well,” commenced Mrs. Holt, with another sigh, “ he prayed
here placing the flowers ?”
for the orphan and widow. When the prayer was ended, what does
“ Yes, dear, I do. I feel his presence,”
Lizzie, but stand straight before him, and say, ‘ Isn’t Dickey an
“ Do you mean that he is here ?”
orphan, Mr. Blaisdell P—you know, Mrs. Blake, the boy they have
“ Yes, dear.” She looked upward, and I said, “ Not there, but
adopted ?” I bowed affirmatively. “ The minister answered, ‘ Yes,
here—so near I can touch him.
dear.’ ‘ Then,’ said Lizzie, ‘ why don’t you give him enough to
“ 0 Mrs. Blake! tell me, o h ! tell what he is like! Oh! I cannot
eat, and not make him work so hard ?’ I thought I should die.
believe
it.”
I blushed and stammered, and told Lizzie I should whip her
Her Inst words rang out like the plaintive wail of those Brazilian
severely; but instead of frightening her, she seemed possessed
birds whose peculiar notes are so pathetic that the natives name
with the evil spirit; and while Mr. Blaisdell was good naturedly
them “ the cry of a lost soul.” Lost soul! Is there a lost soul P
turning it off by laughing, she says, ‘ I don’t like prayin’ and
preachin’ 'people who don’t do what they pray for.’ ” I thought Not while God is love. Thinking I might be able to receive more
“ Out of tne mouths of babes and sucklings.” “ The minister of that Divine influx, that emanation from the Deity to angels,
laughed heartily, coughed, and I did pity him so! How do you and angels to mortal, by Cecil’s precious grave than elsewhere, I
suppose I felt, Mrs. Blake P I took hold of the child, shaking her sought to soothe my orphan charge. She listened enrapt, enhaloed
terribly, and then what do you suppose she did? She turned by the golden radiance of her girlhood: each word I uttered
upon me, saying impudently, ‘ You know it is so, mother—you seemed to dispel and startle from its long rest of educational pre­
know Dicky don’t have enough to eat—you know you said so, and judice, those cruel holds of thought significant of naught save
so did father; and you know Deacon Gurney stole wood; and'l destruction and ruin. She wistfully mused upon my story and
Miss Green told lies ’bout her bonnet; and sometimes—sometimes meaning. She placed her hands to her forehead, pressing it hard,
—the naughty girl was almost afraid to say it, Mrs. Blake, but she, and her mouth gave signs of contraction.
“ I cannot understand this spiritual body. What is it P Do tell
the next minute, had it out to her own mother. She told me some­
me,
Mrs. Blake.”
times I told lies, and was afraid to give Dicky a biscuit when
“ The external body, dear, is not the real man or woman or
he looked at them so wistfully, ’cause Mr. Blaisdell might find it
out some way, and think I'd been feeding him. I couldn’t endure child; it is only the recipient of the indwelling spirit. Between
another moment and went out. I cried myself half to death with the soul or mind and the outward body there exists an intermediate
principle. It is something between the pure spirit and matter—a
shame; but Mr. Blaisdell said; .‘ Never mind; I
has been talking to the child.’ How do you think I feel, Mrs. something conveying the soul to the body. Paul says, ‘ There is a
Blake, and what shall I do with Lizzie? She worries me to natural body, and there is a spiritual body.’ Cutty, use your own
rationality and your own intuition; understand, dear ?”
death.”
“ Yes, please, Mrs. Blake.”
I could but smile, especially while I knew the child was so much
“ Our natural body is wholly destitute of feeling after death.
wiser than the parent. I asked Mrs. Holt what bad traits Lizzie
Why ? Because the spiritual body containing the soul has flown.
had about her. She answered—
“ None, except she is such a rogue, and does say such strange The eye sees no longer, because the spiritual part has gone away;
things. I tried last night, after the minister had gone, to talk to the ear hears not, for the same reason. Death had no power over
her. Mr. Holt said I should not whip her for telling the truth— the spiritual body, nor has the grave. It is immortal, Outty j it
he's half as bad as she is. Well, after she was in bed I sat down is not the soul that feels when we prick ourselves with a pin; it is
beside her, and told her how she had mortified me and made me not the soul that receives that peculiar sensation from a fall or jar.
cry, and that Mr. Blaisdell never would like her any more. She What is it thenP It is that intermediate something which we
answered, ‘ I don’t waiit to make you cry, mother, and I don’t care must call the spiritual body, I think. The external body answers
whether the minister likes me or not, so long as he starves poor to the internal.”
“ But it is soul, Mrs. Blake.”
little orphan Dicky Welch half to death, then comes here prayin’
“ No, dear; the soul only feels the emotions of mind, love, hate,
for such like.’ I told her God would punish her terribly for say­
ing such things. She just rolled over, wrapping the sheet all fear, hope. There is something that feels pain—pricks, punctures,
around her, and said, ‘ I’ll risk it.’ I told her she never would be and burns.”
“ ’Tis the nerves.”
an angel, with beautiful white wings, and she said, ‘ I don’t want
“ Very well, dear; I believe with Keraer, this very nerve-pro­
any wings—they would always be in the way; besides I haven’t
had wings here, and don’t believe I shall there. Shouldn’t know jected form is the spiritual body; because when any part of the
how to use them, anyhow.’ I told her I was afraid she must go external body is taken away from the whole, there remains a some­
to that dreadful place where sinners go. ‘ I ain’t !’ she answered, thing which answers to the rest. My cousin Ames Gordon lost
quick as she could speak. ‘ I don’t tell lies, nor steal, nor quarrel, an arm at the battle of Gettysburg. How many nights he has
nor starve anybody, nor make b’lieve be a Christian, nor steal dead sat in our little sitting-room, saying now and then, ‘ Oh, Anne I
people’s things before they are buried.’ ‘ Who did P’ I asked, how my arm aches!’ I always laughed, and told him he imagined
‘ Miss Grant stole all her sister’s clothes before she was buried: it; but he declared, ‘ no, it does ache badly.’ Well, Cutty, there
Jessie told me so, and her grandmother cried awfully, and Jessie is the spiritual body, I believe, which cannot be destroyed by
says she hates her aunt for it—stealing everything away from her carrying away the outward form. The spiritual part of the arm
—her mother’s only child; and she says Miss Grant is a church- remains, answering to the whole.”
“ Oh!” exclaimed the dear girl, “ I think I see i t !” and she was
member, and makes lots of things and gives ’em to the minister’s
people, and Dicky never gets one of ’em. Jessie nor I don’t do perfectly radiant in her advancement. “ Take a pin and prick,
such things, ani we believe God loves us, and ire love G od; and prick, prick all over the body—the fingers, toes, limbs, head, and it
we never are going to be church-members, neither, ’cause they act is all alive with pain; now if that could only get away from the
so. And I ain’t afraid of no fire nor brimstone, neither. Outty outer body, it would be the spiritual. This is all—it is the outside
Stone believes her mother and father and brother are miserable, of the nervous system—that is a ll; and when the external body
es away. It takes the soul with
and jshe cries 'bout it and says she just as lief go to hell as n o t; dies, this feeling of the nerves
' I seel”
and I told her lots of times I don’t believe God’s got a hell of fire it: they cannot be separated.
I was amused and delighted with my darling’s quick understand­
—and I don’t.” ’
This was not the half of Mis. Holt’s trouble. I listened, thank­ ing, and kissing her, answered, “ Yes, you are quite right, I think.
ing God'that. here, and there a soul liveth, too full of the divine The mind first affects the nerve or spiritual organism, then the
love and wisdom to be-the- recipient of unreal, unphilosophical, external body; when the external part is dead, the nerve-projected
unnatural doctrine—whose intuitive distinctions are sufficient force is deprived of none of its senses, and. passes to the Higher
IN TU ITIO N .
im .
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
realm in perfect possession of all that belongs to it. Tee, Outty, her little brown hand in mine, drew fher; broad-brimmed hat
I think you understand.through the loss of cousin Gordon’s arm, farther over her face, and turning my gaze upward, .softly said,
and,, you know, hadlus other arm been carried away^ and a leg, a “ Good.bye, my darling Cecil, until to-morrow. Go home with
foot,.theremuatbethe same spiritual part left, answering to the call mother, please r”
Cutty gazed at me in amaze. “ Oan he ?”
of that which remains. So remove the whole external body, and
“ I think so—think he often, goes with me and often Tetums
the spiritual will all have fled, not separately, but as a whole.”
“ Yes, dear Mrs. Blake,I understand perfectly; and Oh! how with me.” She gave me a very peculiar glance, then'-seemed for
awhile lqst in meditation. We passed through the field; over the
glad I am I it rives me such a good idea of fonn, also.”
“ Yes, my cnild, the shape of the body is only a resemblance of hedge, by the broWsing cows and sheep, drinking into our .souls
the inner man—the spiritual form. The soul is the cause, the body the singing of the reed, the trickling of the rill, “ the green
the effect. "We call, the Divine Being a man infinite. Our bodies chapletfj and ambrosial flowers.” I talked all the way to my
receive their contour from the soul, which is the divinity come of Cutty, of nature; and she made some wonderful speeches. If she
God. My dear, can you think of anything without giving it some lives I am sure she will be a great writer. .God grant she may be
form ? even though it be a vapour, you bound it some way—give spared, not to write “ virtue in water and sensation in brass,” but
that she may send messages to inward grief, and airv wings to
it some shape.”
scatter unbelief of Reason that is not Bigot. I remembered what
“ Yes.”
“ Well then, as it is impossible to think of anything other than Shakespeare said:
as shape of some kind, be it ever so ethereal, there must be sub­
“ Tongues in Trees, books in the running Brooks,
Sermons in Stones, and good in everything.”
stance ; while a formless personality is impossible -to thought.
And Pope’s
When you think of your mother, what do you think of her as r ’
“ See through this Air, this Ocean, and this Earth,
“ A person; I can’t think otherwise.”
A ll matter quick, and bursting into birth,
“ Of course, dear; take away form and you have nonentity. _ Of
Above, how high progressive life may g o !”
that which hath no shape we have not the slightest conception;
and, my child, let the thought of form drop, and faith instantly
DR. W IL L IA M HITOHMAN’S PROHIBITED SPEECH AT
leaves us. We have so much written in the Bible of the inner
TH E GRAVE OP BROTHER BRETHERTON.*
man. Paul says, ‘ For I delight in the law of God after the inner
" How wonderful is death!
man;’ and again, ‘ Wherefore, henceforth know we no man after
Death, and bis brother, Bleep;
the flesh; vea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet
The one, pale as yonder waning moon,
W ith lips o f lurid blue; the other
now henceforth know we him no more.’ ” Outty readily compre­
Bosy as the morn, when, throned
hended m e; and I added, “ Speaking of form, dear, the will and
On ocean's wave, it blushes o’er the world,
understanding seem to carry our love into some sort of substance.”
Yet both so passing wonderful.”
She asked immediately, “ Do you really think they come back
Shelley, like Zoroaster, Paine, and Voltaire, esteemed philanthropy
to us ? does Cecil really come to you ?”
the chief virtue, and taught that nothing rendered men unworthy of
“ I cannot see him, but I feel his propinquity, as truly as though the Divine favour, here or hereafter, except vice. It has been custom­
he were here in the flesh and I had turned my back upon him not ary with many of us on these occasions, my dear sisters and brethren,
seeing him, but knowing positively of his presence. When I to listen, amongst other statements, to the words attributed to St. John
think of him he seems to come; when I recall him, as he walked when entranced on the island of Patmos. They are as follows:— “ I
and talked and laughed, and when I think of his caresses and heard a voice from heaven, saying unto mu, Write—blessed are the
kisses, I feel them again. Yes, Outty, I believe, oh, I know, he dead whioh die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit, that
they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.”
comes to me; angels have visited the earth from time immemorial.
John, as you know, sent grace and peace, according to tbe record, from
The angel of the Lord found Hagar in the wilderness by a fountain
seven spirits whioh are before God’s throne, to seven churohes then in
of water, and spoke to her, saying, ‘ Whence earnest thou ?’ Jacob Asia, and we are further asked to believe, from the first chapter o f the
went on his way and the angels of God met him. The angel of same Revelation that this very identioal Bon of Zebedee was controlled
the Lord appeared to Moses in a flame of fire out of the midst of by tbe special angel or messenger of Jesus Christ bimBelf, to show unto
the bush ; the bush burned but was not consumed ; and he spoke, bis servants things which must shortly come to pass in this world of
saying, ‘ I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, Isaac, flesh and blood. Yet, for believing in the testimony of our own senses,
in the year of the Christian era 1876, that such revelations o f God or
and Jacob ;’ and it says Moses hid his face.”
“ But, Mrs. Blake, you do not think those writers of the Old Nature—as the case may be—really happen now, we are denounced db
heretics, infidels, blasphemers, &c.; in short, agents of tbe devil. Nay,
Testament were reliable.”
“ True, dear, we have proved them ignorant in many things, but our very dust is deemed but inferior manure. If it he true, as affirmed
I do not reject them because I cannot call them infallible. They by orthodoi authority, that in tbe persecution by Domitian- this same
wrote as well as they knew how, with the knowledge they had. brother of James the Greater wus plunged into the devil’s cauldron of
boiling oil, and afterwards came out quite unhurt, by means o f angelio
What reason and discovery will confirm we may accept. I believe
protection or spirit-infiuence, in consequence of which the lost of the
angels returned to them.”
twelve Caisars became bo fearfully alarmed that he banished tbe
“ Please tell me what an angel is.”
evangelist and apostle to an island of the Grecian Archipelago,
“ According to the teachings of the Scriptures and our own where he reoeived the visions contained in the Apooalypse,— why
intuition, they are the souls and spiritual bodies of those who have is tbe scientist or theologian, who is neither an emperor uor a
passed from us. My Cecil is an angel.” I saw a shadow flit across queen, from the simple acoident it may be of more Christ-like birth—
the brow of Cutty, and I well knew its meaning; so I quickly why, I repeat, is the modern observer of nature’s revelations, or the
added, “ I b’elieve your mother and father and Johnny will be BoientiSo practical experimentalist, to be gratuitously OBtraoised, and
angels by the time you go to them—perhays they are now, if they grossly insulted, aB a knave, fool, or lunatio, if, like our dear departed
have progressed rapidly; all they have to do is to educe or draw brother now passed from'a life of matter to the higher existenoe of a
forth from their souls the good they allowed to remain latent here. world of spirit, he testify to tbe reality of similar facts or analogous
You know, darling, that germ of the Divinity which is within us phenomena as having ocourred in our own age and nation, invinoibly
demonstrative, repeatedly evidenoed, and therefore scientifically proved,
all—God never will quench his own Life—will realise itself, and
and conclusively true? Here is tbe oasket, but where is the jewel?
come to conscious activity. It may be a slow growth, but the
Gone elsewhere. Peter Bretherton is not dead. There is no death in
more this germ is unfolded the higher they will rise.”
the whole universe of G od ; the grave of dust is not the prison of a
“ Oh, Mrs. Blake! how I love G od! Oh, how I shall try and spirit. Therefore let us rejoioe,as the earthly ohildren of our Heavenly
be good. I have so much to live for now.”
Father, and exclaim evermore, as we view the mortal remains of fellowHer face was pure and ethereal as the dawn, and I thanked beings,—
heaven she was so rapidly becoming in her unsullied innocence the
“ To the world of spirit-gladness
Now another friend has g on e;
creature’her Creator had intended her to be. She would so soon
Yts, another soul has passed
fi nd God in everything, from the lowliest blossom to the mighty
Through the golden gate o f morn.”
tempest, and see him in his love, justice, and goodness. I laid my Remember, works do follow us, but we shall not always rest from our
head back against a great oak-tree, near the mound, closing my labours. There are not a few, according to my observation, who bear
eyes. Outty thought I was weary with conversation, and coming the name o f atheists or secularists, at home and abroad, and others who
softly to my side, took my hand. I could not realise in this poetic have ceased to be called Reverend, or Christians, who live more godly
little thing the girl I had adopted for a menial. She had been lives than orthodox “ religionists ’’ themselves, of any sect or denomina­
gifted with refined powers, and only required the aura of cultured tion. As truthseekers, or lovers of God and nature, it matters not to us
life to evolve her beautiful nature. Of the loveliness of her person whether faots nOw revealed are termed spiritual or natural. W e believe,
she knew no more than the flower does of its splendid hues. She beoause we know, from those who have gone and returned, that death is
epitomized her intense volition when she spoke of her mother. I the gate of life. Spirit manifests itself to spirit, as mind to mind, or
could readily perceive she longed to mitigate the censure which reason to reason; and I say, with all respeot, that Mr. Welch, the
lay at the maternal door: for so true a nature as Outty possessed, “ Ordained” ohaplain of Anfleld Cemetery, now reading stereotyped
held love of mother so firm in her soul she would forget (forgiven prayers at the adjacent receptaole for dust and ashes, may reiterate his
theological parables to the end of time. Spiritualists, and Spiritualists
at the first), because it was the life which gave life. I always only, posBesB the key of their mysteries, or the ethereal instrument that
listened, and expressed great charity for the dead. I doubted not unlooks the door o f the spiritual temple. The law of liberty, vouchsafed
that education, the false education of the period, had made Mrs. to us by God, cannot be restrioted or repealed by the despotism o f man,
Stono the unwise woman she had been. But Outty never confessed however muoh it may transcend his present experience. Spiritualisation
all she endured through memory; her voice was always hushed of matter may be angelio evolution, or tbe natural unfolding and develop­
when she spoke of her mother. It was at once a sublime striving ment of humanity, with and without the special exeroise o f Almighty
for self-oblivion tc the dead sins, and self-devotion to the living power. In any event man knows but what he observes, and I pro­
memory. Just as I rose to go, Cutty' pleaded in her own pretty test that spiritual gravitation, or ethereal architecture, is compounded
o f tbe same kind o f piolar force in spiritual bodies that I recognise
way;
“ Are you to5 tired to answer just one more question P”
‘ 'T h is address was offloially forbidden, at the [sepulchre itself, n p on ." conse­
“ Not now, dear; perhaps t&ia svening. W s will go.” I took crated "grou n d I
i; theilbgy
t:
^
itself, and eaoh Ohriatian, therefore, might just as well be A'Bei'dlattst.
Reverting to the vision of-thedxiled apostle, I Would Httifer Siy, in­
stead .of A'Meaded are.th&>dead who did in the 3DoM3," i j j p y t ' 'the
Mifigrseither Mi theibofly flf .taatter, or that of is^iicit^-'rtho live i^'the
tj!utb of (M y morally and scientifically, by acting in obedience td those
JftvfB., q£,(ptatp which are the.Sorintures of Djvine Philosphyti whether
wtoiiB of Diryin, Huxley, an^Tyfldall, the VedAs i<evealM cbraotljr lo Sr&hma, the Zendaveflta of the Persians, the .Koran
brMohaqtmed, the fenlateuoh of the Egyptians, or the savings and
■■akuL
“Atus...s’... -ii.
ii^;What d^Winiitfon of
Aiid'^nbslieVfcM.
Stafe of'tbOOghU, faitds, and dfeeds, And iidt ripeiM
formB o f anoient or modern creeds, consists the dCAthltJM life of a
human soul—before dissolution into dust, or its ultimate elements;
and on its real spiritual condition depends the kind of immortality,
whether for weal or for woe, that shall befall the individual life, hfttr
the process of transition oalled death. All the beauties of art, all the
wonders of science, tiie pleasures of philosophy, or the amenities of
literature—yea, verily, the wealth of a Rotfigobild himself—are less
than nothing when compared with that peace of God which passeth tbe
understandings of man, qad whioh comes alone of that culture of heart
and mind wmph constitutes true spirituality of soul, and makes us one
with the Jrathei* Oh eftrfch now, as, when the time comes, meet com­
panions for the angels of heaven.
Those, then, who liv« in the truth of God. and practise virtue as the
religion of each dally life, will most assuredly “ die in the Lord,” and
die only to live again in other spheres more bright and beautiful, no
matter whether they bear the name of Secularist, as once did Peter
re,therton, with honour and oredit to himself, or that of Spiritualist.
!e lived according to the light vouchsafed, and looks back for us to
follow. “ Consecrated ground!” Why not ask benediction of atmos­
pheric ejements ? “ Angels and ministers of grace, defend us! ” Are
Spintualists henoeforth to believe that the Lord oreated the earth and
then left man to consecrate it ? I trow not. He who performs great
or good deeds from day to day is always devoting himself to sacred pur­
poses ; his life is a dedication to the cause of humanity, that hallows
.KLi spirit,
_ !i!i .pind,
. - . j and1 body, in
• the g:;rave or out.
. of it. The love of
-alike
God attends him in every ohange of form, the blessings of all the pruoi
fled saviours of the world surround him, holy an gelB guard and protect
him, and I pray that suoh divine influences may accompany our de­
parted brother in other realms of being, and sanctify the souls of all
present for ever and ever. Amen.
iDi1Its
§
"H A I’ED,” AND THE POSITION OP WOMEN.
To the Editor.—Sir,—I trust you will excuse a few words on a little
blot in what may otherwise be described as a most beautiful as well as
extraordinary work, “ Hafed, Prince of Persia,” a book I recommend
everyone to read. I allude to “ Hafed’s ” reply on the question of equal
rights Of men and women. On so important a subject, one whose issues
are of the most profound value to the humanity of the future, I was sorry
to perceive such an inadequate and cursory opinion expressed in the
midst of so much vigorous thought.
Darwin, the great naturalist, and one of the most acute and pains­
taking observers of nature, sbows conclusively, in his writings on
“ sexual ieleotion,” that the cboioe exerted by female animals, birds, &c.,
has been the means by which the males have acquired their secondary
seiu'al characters, such as horns, plumes, and other ornaments, or
Weapotas ueeful in rivalry. Where this has not taken place, the female
anirbal,, bird, or insect, has beoome the more ornamental, owing to the
opeifction of preferences in the male, and these instances are much rarer,
the exception proving the rule. Among many birds the courtship is
often a prolonged and tedious affair, and the males who do not succeed
in pleasing their partners sometimes retire and give up the field to fresh
candidates.
The male becomes, too, the devoted attendant of the female, with
whom he never fights, serving her, as has been observed in a large
majority of instances, in a.variety of ways. But even were all this not
the case, it aeem B to me opposed to all reason and progress to take
” lessons from the lower animals.” It is just what we ought not to do,
and.the more we look into the past the more we find that the brutal
features of humanity had BWay, of course in this way effectually securing
the subjection of the physically weaker races, whether men or women,
for there has been also a subjection of men. The prisoner of weir, the
aerf, tbe slave, the “ poor man ”—all prove it. If we are to be guided
by'examples from -the lowest material creatures, surely there never could
be a etrbngfer argument for war, against which “ Hafed ” protests with
Suoh large-hearted feeling. Almost all animals Slaughter and prey on
eaoh other,—
" The ittayfly is torn 1>y the swallow, the eparrow spear’d by the shrike,
.And .thewhole little wood where I sit is a world of plunder and prey
add although we may bee an objeot in this painful and mysterious la*,
one aimilaf to that whioh has developed the purity of women, and
effected tbe great scheme of the distribution of races, it beoomes us not
^cherish-the errors whioh only bdong to the childhood'of the world.
i:i My excuse for thus writing is becaube * Hafed ” will, without doubt,
“btyonb ofttie standard authorities on Spiritualism; and all history Shows
ibat the human mind is ptone to attach ideaBof idfallibility to merit
ijwhiohishould be met by a reasonable ahd retwonib'g’ appreciation. We
. iwant no fcesh <ahthorities so-called for the depression of wbman, and
'fliich teaohingis opposed to the whole tenor of Spiritualism. She has
(‘ fisilbjeotiriti enough a i nauseaitii and if the world iB ever to be
<aiiy. bettei'ithBfn it is, in these kiayB, she most' be fre e .^ I remain, Sit,
yonrt faithfully,
“ A Love& OP PeogbEbs.’’ '
VjhmqUfdhfe-':.
i^ii^jS.-^-I caniOt dismiBb thesubjeot without ttlao callihgatterition toaooounted in every way equal to mam > . . Whenever we find a*
wicn regaru 10 uiarncu women; as bmu uiBgrauBs, our co u n try ., jnuy x
title tjiiA"Jojijidttiifiilf .of.Bu/^fetjiig;W
ambMgM th
risAders to suppdrt yeiWJ tbb^tit'tottS td ^arlfeWiiHt'Sdif'tbe est&sifoi
of theMn 6bise:t6 # 0inBn?
►
DEBATEABLE LAND.
Faculty op CuitiVdtASdl
To the Iditor,—Dear Sir,—“ :SMib6’’ kli s ,e^iM^iAgiy^b
the rejoinder to tty iirificWni whion he Km 1 fUthimflfl/arid I'fiu. uuuuu
to adinit that M hra strengthened bis
bf'thb inatta*ybbtb tbed-
rdKttally-dttd‘|»ritititte(Hy. v
'' :
•'As, bdWfcVdh, for%WAfeOhgiVfen itt Biy fortttbi'*flt)ttWi:l;tfttl Wix1dU8!tb
avoid the assumption of tbe existenoe of a prophetio powttfisolong to
there is any possibility of explaining “ Soribo’s” facts in a different Way,
IKeadiljr-aooept “ S. E. T.’s " theory of what infcy be termed eitfended
thought-reading.
. ,■ .
« .,;j
As to the latter gentleman’s three propoait^one, theycanhardlytw
termed axioms, inasmuch as.tbey are not
self-evident; but Btill,
his idea of extended thought-reading affoiiaa me a refuge frojn the
necessity of coming to the conclusion tbaf, prophetic olairvojght power
exists.
’
Of tiourae the Cogency of What I am abtiiit td Say depend ^htirely
upon the correctnefti)
“ J. E. I ’.’s” theory, biii it OTrtkfhiy ddifessefa
to toe tb be capiWb of affording a, tolerable eiplinatfrfn of mttit'Of
“ Bcribci’S” csSeB, atid with a little straiWng.anflcoirpling tvith ft tfc'e
one or tw6 other excellent suggestions of “ J. E.'T.,” it might be made
to fit tbe remainder, without resort to the prophecy theory.
Ae “ S. E. T.'* has given me another instance of birth-prediction to
get oVer, I may say that I' can rery easily do that, at least to toy own
satjefactibn; both “ Scribo” and “ J. E, T.” adinit, and l do not deny,
the power of dairvoyantB to penetrate in some way the recesses of a
physical organism so far as to enable them to give a correot' diagnosis
of diseaseand this being so, I can readily understand their being.able
to penetrate the organism of an enceinte so far as to discover the sex of
the child, though yet unborn (tbe ohild before bit'th being actually a
part of the mother’s organism); and if “ u Spirit can see how far a
dispose has progressed, and with this knowledge, superior to that Of the
medioal man in the flesh, can frequently approximate the time of the
severance of soul and body,” why may not a like ability of approxi­
mating the time of birth better than the medical man, be a result of the
clairvoyant power of obtaining a more exact knowledge of tbe stage of
pregnanoy ? The oase seems to me to involve little extra difficulty in
tbe explanation.
I am, however, obliged to “ J. E. T.” for his communication.—Yours
faithfully,
A, J. Smabt.
Guildford Street, Cardiff.
Mr.Burns.—Dear Sir,—Having read in a recent number of the M edium
the artiole on the Debateable Land, and your appeal to Clairvoyants to
give their experiences, I presume to give mine, being a clairvoyant, and
having attended seanoss now for about six or seven years. Diiring that
time I have given many tests of the future as well as of the past and
present, both in the normal and abnormal states; bat, being invariably in
the normal state when under control, I see, not like several mediums
whom I have myself heard describing spirits with cloaks and veils about
them, but in their ordinary dress,, suoh as they were in the habit of wear­
ing when in this life, each one seeming bus; in his or her way, as though
they were following some industrial pursuit. I have held sittings in
New York, Australia, and India, both ashore and aboard ship, and at
sea, and have always seen them only as they appeared in earth-iife, but
never at any time smothered in roses or white muslin, all seeming too
intent on advancement.
Referring to Mr. A. J. Smart’s inference, whether it ifi the spirit of
the medium or a spirit aotuating the medium, I believe it to be the latter,
for when under control I Experience generally the feelings of tho controlling-spirit, such as he or she felt when in this life, and do describe
them ; and yet I have often seen mvself (whioh must be my own Spirit),
at places and with people, where and with whom I had not the least
idea of heing at the time, whioh is to myself a proof of its being possible
to see the future. As a proof to others, 1 can refer.to severil friends to
whom I have given such teste. If it Would not be encroaching too far
on your valuable paper, X will give an instance. r Some three or four
years ago I worked at Buok and Hickman’s, Whitechapel, and one night
I gave a Seanoe, and invited two or three of my fellow-workmen, and
among several tests I gave this: I described a robbery that would take
place at the above premises, which some time afterwards occurred, When
I at tbe time was some five or six thousand miles away. The names ’ Of
the two fellow-workmen who were at the seanoe are Mr. Cox and
G-. Blackwell, whom I believe work there still.
<
Allow me, in cobolusion, dear Sir, to state that I am still willing,
whilst in England, to give seanoes, or attend any Buch, free of charge,
which I always haVe done.—I am, &o.,
R obert K inchlea .
9, Hdley Street, Limehouse Fields, E., London, Feb. 1, 1876.
PRESENTATION TO MR. HERNE.
On Wednesday evening of laBt week, Mr. Herne was entertained by
a party of his friends at the Spiritual Institution, when he was presented
with a purse containing £] 6.
Mr. Burns was oalled to the chair, and in his opening speech he
referred to the change taking place in the administration of mediumehip.
Promiscuous seancos were mo-dpubt necessary for the eariF $aga of the
inq\iiry ; but now that students were, sufficiently .advanced jt was*
waste of their time and
abuse of nwfipwtup to proceed.in. tbe pld
manner. To bring about, this change it almost seemed that 8£r. ^erne
had to be SUffefer; fitfl in Bis per^n be Jhad, as It were, .vicariously
etidcrted that
itrriiisi Hi V s^toin.
hid' be'en
tb soifae'fci%lfelsi4i -becatfe^ of irii tlefence o f' m £ Herbfe In the
matter of the assault, but the longer he studied the case be was the
more Bati8M ttfth>fh^\ir«y tie
That it W&fett dfellMrately
plannSsd Sodjfimtoffctice thetfe^n b&Bo^tt«Bbifi[n; 'toid'wxsbftr^^hatever had been brought against Mr. Herne whioh would bear a moment’s
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had been held, for. it expressed a generous prinoiple on the part of SpjriH r, Editor,—It seems to lie a duty inoumbent upon us towards your
tualists towards the persecuted whioh would find an eoho in thousands numerous correspondents and readers to inform you, Of ^hat* js being
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The, following letter was read to the meeting:—
laying on of hands, &o. Several months ago a psychopathic, olass was
Dear Mr. Herne.—Wishing to partioipate in the testimonial whioh established, whioh is conducted by Mr. Scott, who is a skillful healing
is to be offered to you for your suffering at Liverpool, I enclose a cheque medium. .At the olass meetings sitters are arranged, and Mr. Soott is
for £5, of whioh I hope you will excuse reoeption.—Yours truly,
made to operate by the spirit-dootor and others. Invalids are freely in­
' Manchester, Jan. 29th
J. N. T. M artheze.
vited to attend and receive the healing influence, and manyhave expressed
Mr. Wootton wps then called upon to make tbe presentation to. Mr. themselves as being benefited thereby. When this part of the work
Herne, which he did in a few well chosen and heart-felt words.
has been accomplished, or should no invalid be present, the dootor Will
Mr. Wood was then controlled, and his spirit-friends made a suitable examine those present, and give instructions as to diet, bathing, and
speeob. He rery impressively quoted the text, “ Inasmuoh as ye have, exercise, and also oaution against bad habits, suoh as smoking, drinking
done it unto one of the least of these my bretheren, ye have done it intoxioants, and other sensual indulgences, physical wearness and
unto me.” The spirit applauded the oourse taken by Mr. Herne’s friends, liability to injury. I have listened with muoh* interest to many of
To have inflioted a wrong on the unfortunate persons who assaulted him, those oommunioations, and I esteem them as most excellent and sound,
oould not have made the other wrong a right. • Had they been visited they being expressions of the most advanced views of modern reform,
with punishment, innocent children may have had to suffer, all of whioh health regimen, and personal practioe.
would have been a further infliction upon the innocent. It was more
g0 much for our olass, which oooupies about an hour and a half
to the credit of Spiritualists that, instead of doing so, they visited with
sitting. Mr. Scott is also engaged on all convenient occasions in
sympathy and oompassion the sufferer, and exerted themselves to benefit ministering to the afflicted at his own home, and often going long dishim and Bhow a higher example to his enemies. Though it might be tances to make personal visits, or by the sending of a magnetised handan annoyanoe to the physical man to have to return good for evil, yet kerchief, or other artiole, to those who solicit his help; and he is
it wasa spiritual benefit Lo all who did so. It took the sting out of doing muoh good ia this private way, altogether free of any charge or
the tyranny of the oppressor, and showed him how small his soul was pecuniary recompense.
when oompared with that of the man who could benefit those who were
j am at liberty to give you a few of many cases of good done, but it
the viotims of evil influences.
is not convenient to give you names and addresses.
Mr. Parkes had come under spirit-influence, and was controlled by
1. A lady had the sight of one eye restored after two operations,
one of his guides to speak on the occasion which had brought the when it looked as well as the other, and, of oourse, had received muoh
meeting together. The control deprecated those supposed investigntors good, and the lady was highly satisfied, and attributed the result to
who were wolves in sheep’s olothing, sympathising more with conjurors the healing influenoe.
than with the spirit-world. They were the ambassadors of low spiritB
2. A lady with swelling and much pain in the head and face, was
who, through their Bphere, were glad to play the fool whenever they cured by the ostensible means of sending to her a magnetised hand­
could, to gratify their own low nature and that of their human asso­ kerchief.
ciates. The spirits recommended brotherly love and sympathy as a
3. A boy with spasms in the.Btomach was cured instantly by means of
means of receiving good from the spirit-world and from humanity the magnetised handkerchief.
generally. The control spoke highly of Mr. Herne, and expressed great
4. A gentleman having affection of the liver and other affeotions, who
sympathy with him in what he had suffered.
had been given up by the ordinary doctor as inourable, was oured by
Mr. Herne endeavoured to make a reply, but as he has no oommand four operations of the laving-on of hands.
of language, he spoke but few words, but they were evidently from the
5. A gentleman afflicted with liver complaint and fits was completely
heart. He said he had no consciousness of the attack made upon him. oured by twice lnying-on of hands.
Alter it was over he felt dreadfully ill, that he had suffered much, but
I might give you many other oaBeB, but I will not encroaoh further
he knew not from what. When the charges were brought against him, upon your valuable space, except to express the hope that friends of
he requested the policeman present, who had been brought bv the humanity will do likewise,—form psychopathic olasses in every distriot
oompirators, to search him to see if they could find oh him the beard to bless tho poor and needy, which may be done without money and
and whiskers whioh were grasped at, but which evaded the power of without price, if we will it.—Yours, on behalf of the friends at' the
his enemies. This was refused oh every side, so that his enemies evi­ Spiritual Institution.
D. R ichmond.
dently felt that they had no good oauee for their oonduct. The police­
18, Chapel Street, Darlington, Jan! 30, 1876.
man told him that the only method of obtaining assistance in a private
[Those who intend to undertake this work should prooure Mr. Ash­
house was to call “ Murder!” If he had done bo, it would have been man’s work on Psychopathy, price 2s. 6d.—E d . M.]
their duty to have entered and proteoted him; otherwise they had no
power to aot.
A P rivate Seance witii Mu. E glington.—Mr. D. Vernon, of 14,
Mr. Herne’s statement was very clear and straightforward, and evi­ Forbes Road, Penge, sends us a very satisfactory aocount of a private
dently true, corresponding, as it does, with what wo have heard in Seance with Mr. Eglington at his own residence at Penge, attesting to
Liverpool, and with the admissions dropped by his enemies on various the entire genuineness of the manifestations. Mr. ? . Coleman formed
oocasions.
one of the circle. Such private home oiroles should be adopted every­
Mr. Herne was then controlled by a spirit, who spoke in very choice
where.
language, and in an accent quite different Irom that of Mr. Herne. She
I often think that Spiritism is coming round to Roman Catholioism.
said that she had lived in this country when spirit-communion waB well
known, and before the people had been taught to bow down before What is the difference between spirit-guides who attend you or saints
a sterile tree and worship a book of which those who brought it knew who intercede for you, who each have an altar decorated with flowers? It
nothing. She and her people had to flee to the backwoods, or obey the appears to me that Spiritualism will simulate Roman Catholicism, only
new oppressive laws. The art of spirit-communion was then lost, but dispensing with the priest, but retaining all the soft beauty of the
God’s works were the same now as then, and it was possible yet to com­ religious procedure. At present the Bigns are very absent, for there is
municate with the spirit-world through mediums. Tho spirit spoke of no organisation, definite aim, acoepted belief, or relative acknowledgment
having seen her medium thrust madly on the floor, and abused, at Liver­ in the body, as far -as I know; but if they were to present themselves as
pool. She described the persons who had made the attack, and the a religious power, with observed order and prooedure, they would
duplicity of their natures. The spirit concluded by saying, “ Let earth subdue all science, subserve all knowledge, and spread a kindly and
he your altar, and nature your conciliation between you and God.” sympathizing lovo among their adherents that would induce others to
orowd into the communion where reality existed in contradistinction
Much was said of a very interesting description not here given.
It was understood that the control was an ancient Briton, the to the wide-spread hypocrisy that now stultifies every earnest inquirer
sentiments uttered being quite in harmony willi that supposition, and for Christian truth. Oh, if the British labourer could but see what a
fool his spiritual pastors and masters make of him, there would be'some
entirely opoosed to the personal views of the medium.
Mr. Herne was controlled by another spirit; and Mr. Parkes by chance of his redemption ; but, as it is, fear sits on his spring of hope,
various of his spirit-guides, and after some songs, the meeting broke up and ignoranoe keeps the fear in its position. The awakenment of the
world will take place as at once, when the sun of intelligence shall have
at a late hour.
-------opened the heart to better feelings; the few will wait for the illumination
PREACHING THE TRUTH IN NORTHUMBERLAND
Dear Sir,—Uglham, or Ulfuin, is a small, isolated village four mileB of the many, so that they may burst their bonds as one man together.
north of Morpeth, in the heart of Northumberland, and yet the glad But if Spiritualism will not move forward as the awakener, who will
gospel of spirit-communion is lighting up this quiet retreat. Mr. show them any good ?—London Correspondent Leamington Chronicle.
R usiiden .—Our correspondence informs us of a disoussion on Spiri­
James Wilson, sen., who for a long life has been an industrious
missionary after the Wesley type, happened some time ago to visit some tualism at this village between the Rev. Mr. Collett, of Ringstead, and
friends who were Spiritualists in county Durham. Phenomenal Spiri­ Mr. Mahony, of Birmingham, the latter gentleman receiving golden
tualism at once attracted his attention, in addition to which he received opinions from the local Spiritualists for his chivalrous opposition to
. _ from
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_ spirit-life nearly
, thirty
, the pulpitarian. The opening leoture of the preacher consisted of the
many tests
his late wife, who had been
years. Mr. Wilson, on this discovery, did not rush into the pulpit litfe our usual misrepresentations, falsehoods, and insinuations levelled at Spirimodern priestsnnd Levites, and tell his flock that, tho “ devil was lot tualists and their work. Mr. Mahony ably replied to a full audienoe,
loose,” and that “ Antiohrist was deceiving the people wholesale.” Nay, a part of which eLdeavoured to interi upt. His arguments and staterather he patiently examined it, and, as the result, it was welcomed as |ment of facts were met by more misrepresentations and ridioule from
“ new light” on the Book he had he6n expounding so many years his Christian opponent, and the Rev. E. Bradfield followed with an
impertinent onslaught more remarkable for its acidulous personalities
gratuitously.
I need soaroely inform you that Mr. Wilson is preaohing Spiritualism than for its truthfulness or its oharity. Mr. Mahony challenged the
as a nineteenth-century fact, and in addition thereto has opened his reverends to a renewed disoussion of the question on the following
house for private investigation by collecting a few spiritually-minded evening, hut he had it all to himself, no one daring to enter the lists
friends. He further informed me that a knowledge of the subjeot had against him. A very superior audience listened to his reply tothefulminations of the previous evening with deep attention* sod at the dose
infused a “ living power into his ministrations." W. H. R obinsoh.
some questions were answered. The discussion has caused quit# Bfltic
P ortrait of M rs. T appak .—Mr. William Smith of New Delaval, a in the place, and the opponents of the oause have not only shown tbeir
young miner and medium, has just completed a large-sized oil painting own imbecility and want of oandour, but helped on that which they #pe
of this gifted lady. The oolours are moBt harmonious, and the artist quite powerless to retard. The meetings have had a goqd effect upofl
hap impressed the canvas admirably with the fine spiritual beauty whioh the non-Spiritualists, the paltry and unfair Btatemfiitjj of the pulpit
so stroDgly marked the eye and frontal d e rp fo iro w t o f Mrs. Tappan. party being so unmistakeable. Verily the ministers of t3je Gospel ^ore
It is a pioture all should see. The sprite tell him that his guide has of some use after alL If they be not spiritual fuel, they at least blow
the fire.
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
. F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 11, 1876.
—»}<*♦LOCAL ORGANISATION.
The great event of the week has been the third quarterly Con­
f e r e e of the Lancashire District Oommittee held at Hyde on
Sunday. The report appears on the second page of this issue of
the M e d i u m . It will be seen that an increase of work has been
, done and that arrangements have been made with the view of
accomplishing still more in the immediate future. The work
done in the’ past quarter has been of no insignificant character.
Twenty meetings have been held, and, taken on the whole, they have
been more than self-supporting. This is gratifying, seeing that
for the most part they have been held in places where the voice of
the apostle of Spiritualism had never been heard before. It has
been a breaking-up of new ground, and a beginning has been made
in thousands of minds which must sooner or later end in making
them Spiritualists.
The extension of Spiritualism is, by the labours of the Lanca­
shire Committee, rendered a demonstrable certainty. Without
funds, patronage, petsonal advantages, or special experience, a few
determined men have done what no society-makers would dare to
attempt. Had they started with the view of forming a society,
they would have produced very different fruits.
They would
have set over themselves rulers, hedged themselves in with cum­
bersome regulations, saddled themselves with taxes, levied contri­
butions, and shown an array of names on paper; but the Lanca­
shire friends had a different programme. Their object was to open
out file country to the public discussion of Spiritualism, and they
wisely left out all those enslaving arrangements which redound
only to the self-glorification of petty officialism. Every man is an
officer in their organisation, and he who does the most for the
cause, and works the hardest, is the greatest amongst them. Their
rule is to follow each man his own inspirations, and, as far as he
sees it practicable, co-operate in carrying out the inspirations of
others.
There are no superiors nor inferiors in rank amongst
J them, except in so far as nature may have made them so. They
/ ’have no society, no subscriptions, and yet they are a power**.\/u l organisation, and have plenty of money, and to-spare.
These are anomalies, no doubt, but they are facts. The object
of the friends is work for Spiritualism, and their plans are all
. practical, and for the good of the cause. Each conference settles
' its own business, dissolves its constituents, and allows the suc­
ceeding conference to be composed of new and fresh elements.
The plan is capable of infinite extension, and no doubt will be tried
in other places. It is the realisation of the principle which we
lecommended at a conference in Manchester a long time ago. It
puts the combination under the control of the individual, rather
than'the individual under the control of the combination. In other
words, the individual is a permanent free agent, whereas the combi­
nation is transient and temporary, subject to the needs and wishes
of. the individual.
Shall we not have a similar combination in the West Riding of
Yorkshire P The quarterly conferences are in themselves a source
of great' strength and comfort to all workers in the cause. They
come together, make acquaintances, report progress, encourage
and help one another. Why not have a similar arrangement in
London—everywhere, dividing the country up into districts favour­
able for practical action P
F e b r u a e y 11, .1876.
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We send on §00 copies of this week’s M e d i u m to Mr. Sutcliffe,
for the use of the representatives in promoting* the objects of the
Conference.
ME. WILLIAMS’S MEDIUMSHIP.
To the Editor.—Sear . Sir,—I had heard that tbe medium, Mr.
Williams, was losing his power, it being rather freely reported so.
Under kind conditions he never fails. I attended at 61, Lamb’s
Conduit Street, last night, and must bear testimony to some very extra­
ordinary details of the seance. Without any cabinet, and during the
sitting in the dark, tbe plaoe waB illuminated by “ John Sing’s”
presenoe. The phantom suddenly appeared and then faded, re-appearing
and fading out several times. I believe this is very rare whilst Mr.
Williams's hands are held and the cirole all oonneoted. The same
familiar faoe of “ JohnKing” was there; tbe one you may see at a sitting
in Paris, or wherever Mr. Williams may be. Sometimes this is varied
by the presenoe of “ Peter,” who bears quite different features.
At this sitting many were touched by a very solid hand, and by voice
I was invited to be raised towards the oeiling. A very great power
assisted me kindly, but firmly, on tbe table, and then raised me towards
the oeiling. My two hands were thus engaged with two others, which
made me rap on the oeiling. I am perfeotly oertain no other person
was on the table with me; thus, in perfect defianoe of all known
laws, detached hands presided over the effort to raise me towards the
ceiling.
Mr. Williams’s seances, in so far tbat they more or less are monotonous,
may not be quite so sensational as others, but the experts in these ex­
periments know they have the gild of genuineness; they are ten
thousand times more useful at this moment, when, in the transitional
time to more important phenomena and appearanoes, gross imitations
and charlatans appear.—Yours faithfully,
S. Ohinneby.
4, Elsharn Road, Kensington, Feb. 6th, 1876.
After the foregoing was in type a long acoount of the same seance was
received from Miss Agnes B. Alsop, 46, High Holborn. We present the
most, interesting portion:—
While we were singing “ Hand in hand with angels,” “ John’s”
beautiful ligbt appeared over the table; then came the noble form of
“ John King,” who showed himself distinctly several times, so that all
present might behold him (I wish your readers to bear in mind that Mr.
Williams’s hands were being held while the manifestations were taking
place, and that he, Mr. Williams, waB conversing gaily with the com­
pany). Mr. Williams had the pleasure of seeing “ John King ” himself.
I do not think he has that privilege very often. A gentleman asked
“ John” if ho would kindly shake hands with him. He had no sooner
put the question than “ John ” took both the gentleman’s hands and
drew him on the table, then knooked both bis hands on the oeiling.
“ John King" gave the same test to a lady. I took a friend of mine
with me who had never seen “ John King,” and I may say he was
highly gratified. “ John” touohed him on tbe head several times with
the tube. The power seemed very great, and the influence of a very
Bpiritual order. I have attended several of Mr. Williams’s sittings, but
never have I been more pleased with the manifestations that took place.
SPIRITUAL WORKERS.
ALSor, C. P. B., 46, High Holborn, London, W.C. Normal speaker.
Burns, J., 15, Southampton Row, London, W.C. Normal.
Ciusr, W., Greatham, West Hartlepool. Normal.
Henly, T. L., 53, Queen’s Road, Bayswater, W. Normal.
Mouse, J. J., Warwick Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, E. Trance,
Norman, Joiin, J., 6, St. Sidwell’s, Exeter. Normal.
Other names that may be sent in will be added to this list.
ART MAGIC.—MUNDANE, SUB-MUNDANE, AND
SUPER-MUNDANE SPIRITISM.
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Remittances will be immediately acknowledged, and the books sent
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Seo. for tho publication of “ Art Magic,” &c.
206, West Thirty-eighth Street, New York, America.
I nformation W anted (in order to oonfirm a spirit-oommunication)
of a family namod Clark, who lived in London at the early part of the
present century, having some children, all of whom are now probably
dead. A son of this family, named Charles Olark, went to Ameriua ana
resided there in 1813; he is supposed to have died in a few years after,
either in London, Yarmouth, or near Abbottsford; but when or'where
he died is uneertain. Will anyone who may recognise the above family
by these dates and names, please to communicate the faots to the pro­
prietor of this paper.
M b . C annell writes to say that “ Judge Edmonds” controlled Mrs.
Treadwell on a recent evening, and stated that he did not bring “.Henry
Wainvrright” to communioate, as lately reported in the M edium. The
spirit said that “ It is impossible for one who has passed into the king­
dom to oon.e breast to breast with one who passed out of our world,
not only with a Crime on his soul, but also with a lie in his mouth, and
an endeavour to implicate an innooent person.” We may say that the
statement on one side is |jo more proof than that on the other. We
did not say that spirits may neoess^Hly oome “ breast to breast” in
order to facilitate each other for the tftfttrol ot a medium.
F
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11, 1876.
THE M E P itflfrA p
Contents o f the *4Medium” for this week,
TO DEPOSITORS AND SUBSCRIBERS.
Page
Page
The demand for oar new books has been much more extensive
Mrs. Kim ball and M r. Bnrns at
Gambles ......................... 81
than was anticipated, and extra quantities have had to be bound Editorial
The New Beanoe
..............
... 83
Doughty Hall ' .............
... 89
up. This has caused some little delay in fulfilling all the orders, Intuition. By Mrs. P . Kingman. A , ToTJeposltors and Subscribers
Tale. Continued ..............
... 84 M is. Kim ballat Doughty Hail
... 60
but now, we believe, Mrs. Tappan’s “ Orations ” have been sent out
90
M r. Egllngton'e Mediumship
S r. W m. Hltohman’s Prohibited
to all subscribers; The book has given great satisfaction, and the
Daylight Materialisations .............. 91
Speech...
................................... 85
The Petty’s Water-Test
.............. 91
........................ 88
DebateableLand'
more it is known the higher will it be appreciated.
91
“ Hafed” and the Position o f y o m e n 86 Baltbum -by-the-Sea.............
“ Hafed” has been a continued success; every copy recom­ Presentation
to U r. Herne ...
86 Newcastle
.............
.............. Si
93
mends the sale of several others, and a second edition is in active P s y c h o p a th y ................................... 87 Mr. Herne at Brighton
Dr. Sexton apCavendish Booms ...
preparation. It is possible there may be some delay between the Preaohing tbeTruth in NorthumberEnglish Orthography........................
) .land .............................................. 87
two issues.
Seance . at' Mrs.
Makdongallo ca l Organisation ........................ 88
Gregory’s
................................... 92
Mr. Pride’s volume of Poems is also ready. “ Iphigenia,” and Spiritual Workers .........................SS
.r. Williams's Mediumship
... 88 Mr. Morse's Appointments..............
many of the pieces which follow it, will be regarded by those of Mrs. Kimball's Monday Evening
Mr. W ood’s Mediumship ..............
94
literary tastes as opening up a new school of poetry. W e hope
Reception
................................... 89
Mrs. Tappan's Orations
Beances and Meetings daring the
Mrs.
Kimball's
Beceptlons
and
Spiritualists will largely patronise this production of a young poet
94
Week
of their own order.
94.95,99
Advertisements
Our Photographio N um ber.
“ Health Hints” is now ready for delivery. It should find a
place in the library of every person, whether old or young.
MRS. KIMBALL AND MR. BURNS AT DOUGHTY HALL.
Mrs..Berry’s volume of “ Experiences” is in a forward state|
On Sunday evening next there will be a similar service to that
towards completion. Itwill be illustrated by portrait-photographs
which was so interesting when the same speakers appeared a fort­
and other interesting mementos of her experience.
Hudson Tuttle’s “ Arcana of Spiritualism ” is being stereotyped night ago.
Mr. Burns will deliver an address, and Mrs. Kimball’s controls
as rapidly as possible. It is expected 10 be ready early in March
will follow with remarks, questions, or examinations.
for distribution to public libraries. We have received a large
An early attendance is solicited, that the proceedings may not
number of subscribers, and they are being extended daily.
be disturbed by late comers. Doughty Hall, 14^ Bedford Row.
Mr. Barlow’s “ Gospel of Humanity, or the Connection between
Commence at 7 o'clock. Admission free.
Spiritualism and Modern Thought” is now ready in the form of a
Mrs. Butterfield' of Morley will visit London and speak, at
neat sixpenny pamphlet. When it appeared in Human Nature it
Doughty Hall on Sunday, March 5th.
was highly appreciated, and many will be glad to see it in a sepa­
Mr. Morse is expected about the middle of March.
rate form. His essays on “ Walt Whitman ” or “ The Religion of
Art ” in this month s Human Nature is an extraordinary produc­
OUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NUMBER
tion, about the merits of which there is considerable discussion.
Should have appeared this week, but we find it impossible to get
The third part of “ Anacalypsis ” is nearly ready for publication.
those specimens of spirit-photography which our scheme involves.
The more rapid progress of the work is earnestly desired by many
For many months we have been on the eager look-out fo r‘.that
subscribers.
which would in the highest degree gratify our readers and serve
the purposes of Spiritualism, and though we have made substantial
MRS. KIMBALL’S RECEPTIONS AND STANCES.
progress, yet we have not been favoured with such phenomena as
We are pleased to learn that, in response to the many calls that we yet hope to attain. In another week or so we expect to be in
have been made upon her by those who desire to witness the mani­ a position to name definitely the issue in which the photographs
festations of her spirit-friends, Mrs. Kimball has arranged a series will be given, and we have no doubt that the series will give great
of seances to be held in her drawing-room, No. 2, Vernon Place, satisfaction on its publication.
Bloomsbury Square, W.C.
The bands of spirits controlling the various mediums engaged
MBS. KIM BALL’S MONDAY EVENING RECEPTION.
have united for the production, by their combined powers, of
The improving conditions of these Monday Evening Receptions were
phenomena before select circles of a more satisfactory and pro­ very peroeptible at the laB t meeting. The medium, Mrs. Kimball, was
nounced character than is possible in a large company, with only freer in expression, and in her address roBe to a degree of eloquence
one medium. All the seances will be strictly private, and limited and spiritual fervour not before experienced. The eitterB were held
as to the number of sitters. Fee to any seance except the developing entranoed with the new and beautiful unfoldments of truth that fell
circle, 21s. From the number of mediums employed, and the select from her controlled lips, and anunBeen audience o f immortals made
nature of the circle, it is expected that these seances will be found their presence known by raps in various parts of the room throughout
more satisfactory than those usually held at a cheaper price. It is the evening, mainly in approbation of the sentiments that were uttered.
better to afford complete satisfaction at one sitting than to cause Their power to do so was no doubt due to the presence of two physical
mediums, Messrs. Arthur Colman and Eglington, who sat near Mrs,
the sitters to attend frequently, and yet fail in obtaining what is
Kimball. I f so it be, it teaches this, that the means of ascertaining the
sought for.
approval of the apirit-world are within our control. Truth, thus coming
M a t e r i a l i s a t i o n a n d P h y s i c a l S e a n c e — On Friday evening
with such credentials, cannot but win its victories.
a seance will be held for the materialisation of spirit-forms and
The truth, whioh, from the lees favoured conditions o f a crowded
physical phenomena of the highest order. Mediums—Mrs. Kim­ meeting at Doughty Hall the previous evening, could not be so efficiently
ball, Mr. Arthur Colman, and Mr. Eglington.
elaborated, was brought out in fuller relief, viz., the “ Rapport of the
“ M a b y S t u a r t ’ s ” S k a n c k .— On Tuesday evening Mrs. Kimball earth with the spiritual forces attending it.” These forces, said Mrs.
and Mr. Colman will sit for the special materialisation of “ Mary Kimball, are tbe accumulations of all the mental and spiritual experiences
Stuart,” and communications from that spirit to her particular of the world’s past history. By a law o f spiritual segregation these
have taken on a definite form, and in spirit-world present the appearanoe
friends.
D a y l i g h t S e a n c e .—A matinSe is being arranged for materialisa­ of attendant suns upon the earth. In this form the control, “ Mary
tions, direct spirit-writing, and other extraordinary phenomena in Stuart,” is in the habit of speaking of them. Not that they are to beregarded in the usual Boientiflo view as Buna, yet in their psychological "
daylight. Time not yet fixed.
operations they are analogous.
One of these spheres oikjtsuns is
D e v e l o p i n g S e a n c e .— On Wednesday evening, at eight o’clock,
the reservoir of mentality, the other is tbe reservoir of spirituality.
Mrs. Kimball will receive a select party of mediums, who desire to Thus the earth-system, viewed spiritually, is triune, the material
improve their mediumship. Admission 5s. All applications for earth being the plane of the pbysioal, one of the attendants being
admission to these seances must be addressed to Mrs. Kimball, that of the mental, and the other being that of the spiritual..
No. 2, Vernon Place, Bloomsbury, W.C., when the applications As the material earth is dependent on the influx of pbysioal forces
will be submitted to the controlling spirits, and an answer returned from the material sun, so is it dependent on the other suns for
in accordance with their decision.
the influx of the mental and spiritual, and, moreover, only as these
suns are kept in their proximity to the earth-sphere, ever revolving
around it, oan the balance be maintained. Tbe maintenance of that
balance depends upon the spiritually attractive or TepeUent forces that
emanate from the earth. One or other of tbem may thus, as it were,
swerve from its orbit, and an age of intellectual darkness, or spiri­
tual death, may supervene, until by the laws that govern these thingsit resumes its proper position. Thus it is the earth has in the past
had its ages of spiritual illumination with concurrent lofty mediumship,
and its ages of ignoranoe and mental darkness. Or it may be in its dual
position, standing in need of its true counterpart, the spiritual; for the
ultimate destiny of every planet, as it is of tbe earth, is to come under
the omnipotent influence o f the spiritual,—that is, as the ages roll on,,
the physical earth will undergo refinement, till its present trinity shall'
give plaoe to that higher duality whioh is the universal law o f being.
Meanwhile, there ib a danger that the relative positions o f these two'
attendant spheres may not be taken due advantage of. As they are
M b. Coleman requests us to state that Mrs. Tappan has heard from situated at present, there are all the conditions for a grand spiritual'
Messrs. Colby and Eich, of the Banner of Light, Boston, tbat they have outpouring upon the world. If by disregard they are allowed to move*
received the illuminated address and the other presents intended for away, as it were, in an extended orbit, a wave of darkness w ill submerge
her, and after they have been exhibited at their offices, they will be the earth. Only for a period of about eight years will tbe influences■
forwarded to her at San FranoiBco, where, she informs Mr. Coleman, thus remain favourable if not taken advantage of. But if the opportu­
duly seized, if great spiritual aspirations asoend from this eartb,she is actively engaged in addressing large audiences; and she says aB it nity
— j be
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is impossible for her to write much, she desires her kind regards to all I if spirit-power go forth with all its attraction, that highest sphere wul
her English friends. Mrs.iTappan’s letter to Mr. Coleman is dated be so grasped, bo held in its plaoe, that it wiU be permanent, and all the
San Francisco, Jan. 19th, 1OT6. She is charmed with the dimate, and blessings o f the spirit-world mU be radiated forth. I t i s the aim o f fhe>.
writes in good spirits.
J central band o f spirits who have charge o f this earth so to opecafc
BEGIN WITH THE NEW YEAR.
We have a constant demand for back numbers of the M e d i u m
for this year. New readers turn up in dozens, and they wisely
begin with the volume which, when complete at the end of the
year, will be a handsome and valuable work. For those who
prefer it, we may announce that the monthly part, containing the
numbers issued in January, is now ready, in a neat wrapper,
price 6d., post free, 7jd. .These monthly parts are useful for pre­
serving the numbers, and readers who lend their weekly issues,
and get them damaged, would do well to wear them out in that
useful manner, and obtain a monthly part for their own keeping.
The monthly part is also adapted to place in reading-rooms,
waiting-rooms, and other places of resort.
,
thattheWMSy'ttf'throfth f i ^ ‘|tti^V^^titti^->itli^i^intttiI truth
^dt this. Bun l^ay no moi;# gp dojrn.' f ‘
,.t ^ltH’^adfrftnlsWjB^iHt^al ddiSitlittn'other planetary influenoes
^onjS whiob^ bleiiding ffith thoBe;of the Mrth-system, will carry it onwaid inf&!imitloss progreBSj bo intermingled are all the spirit-influences
%f the u n t t ^ {’^i^tfi5|lw-jAti 4arth is not now in its true orbit. It
lies,‘.as it'
. ffie; ^rawing down thos&.planptary in­
fluences whioh will reotify.it depend upon the spiritual efforts that go
forth here. When the earth ia baptised with the higher auras from
v d i B t e c n t . b a o k to its place and be equally bolanoeij,
and there .is no' peopl19.an.tho face of the earth that have more power to
effeot'-thedesired advance and to reoeive tbe highest manifestations tban
here in England. The high mentality of the English nation associates
it in dos.e.affinity wi.tli one at least of the attendant spheres. There are
her&also great-centres, repositories, reservoirs of force, that have been
aeouinulatitig for ages, which fit it to take thd foremost plaoe in the
spiritual movement. With all these favourable conditions it is only
now necessary that the eyes of the people be turned in a spiritual direotk>p fpp the grpatept triumphs to be aohieyed for humanity. There is
not a'qUeitio'ti,'whether of goverAment, sooial life, laws, politics, or
idigiolni that fshot Engaging the profoundest attention of those spirits
■whoihave-dharge of this efyrtb, and the results of their deliberations will
descend in the form of spiritual forces, flashing down and working out
really, from the. spirit-world, though apparently only from the human
world, those grand changes that are destined to. spiritually revolutionise
;tbe w?rld.
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; :4(1 those who have the gift of mediumship will thus perceive the
important part^they have to play in this process; and the immediate
work of thp spirits is not only to impress mediums with the solemnity
of ffieir work, but to give them suoh guidance and knowledge as shall
make their work effective. For mediums are tbe instruments under
heaven by whom the spiritual rapport is to b6 effeoted, and through
whom God’s eternal truth is to be fixed for ever on this earth.
Mrs. Kimball-, comingto a pause, find her eyes on the unlighted back
irootnj and said: “ There stand eight Or nine spirits in that room who
ontb had great wealth and power in your oity, and who orave to oome
baeb’to retrieve their past history, but their opportunity has gone. One
o f them who has left behind his palaoeB and horses and money looks all
^WSMfd in spirit, .because he has not spiritual wealth. His brother,
who has preceded him tp the spirit-world, is endeavouring to strengthen
him, apd he is attended by two beautiful spirits who are aiding him to
lujyanoe., Bfc. is bpoyght here to absorb some of the aura of this circle,
and of tbe itfluenqes of whioh the Spiritual Institution is the centre.
He is even now growing stronger by it; and that beautiful spirit ‘ John
King’ is also rendering him most essential service. He has only
passed away a very short time, and his name i s -------- . A band of
spiritsmb now approaOhed him, through whose power he will be able
to CofnMunicate with some medium in this room. He also purposes to
taifterialise himself so that his friends shall recognise him, and thereby
,6fffe'pt- a greater woi4 than he ever accomplished on eartb. There are
itfisb three young girls in this roorn,” said Mrs. Kimball, “ who were
educated m the anoient temples as mediums.”
A psychometric delineation was then given of Miss Maynard. She
Was stated to be more or less under the influence of “ Melancthon.”
Would become a good medium for the diagnosis of disease ; would be
a ‘Baiting medium, giving tests thereby ; but it was essential to ber
tteaiumsnip that she be kept from all repellent influences, by night as
Well'89 day. This point formed an occasion for remarks on the oare
that blioulrl be exeroised by all, espeoially by sensitives, on the influences
tbfit act during the night. During night, when the body is asleep, spirits
aitfpW>&eh and magnetise it for tbe daily Work. It is not sleep alone
that'does Sll the reouperative work ; the spirit, too, is taken under
(Sh^d. But if a person lies by the side whose influence is antagonistic,
tfcd'spirits’ work is sadly interfered with, if not nullified. Truth to tell,
few Ore in perfect harmony,—and the inference as to the customs of tbe
sTuBtfing-rbstti is dear. It is one of the advantages-of Spiritualism that
it difts’to conditionalise hutnanity for the highest behests.
,Mh Bums Corroborated the delineation that had been given of Miss
. Majjnatd, tend spoke of tbe social difficulty that impeded the.establishn|em of^rkally necessary oonditionB.
MBS. KIMBALL AT DOUGHTY HALL.
A large aiidienoe at Doughty-Hall on Sunday last gave renewed
eVidtoitt’of the Interest attaching to Mrs. Kimball’s mediumship.
' ’The proceedings were somewhat varied by tbe reading of “ The
fi^fofiHer," from Lizzie Doten’s “ Poems of Progress." The emphatio
ejprfission, clear intonation, and deep pathos with wbioh this was
ttlidefed at oilce marked the woman of education, refinement, and pro-1
fe'flnd-epiritiOTjfehaotion.
Mtfctf’VUijjjM'’of- the address was announced in the following words,
whioh Mr.- Linton was requested to read:—“ It bas often been said by
iATOtigatars that physical mediumship has a tendency to demoralise and
■tft ffetiotne a curfie instead of a blessing. Is this bo ? And if so, how is
it to be remedied ?”
following points were dilated upon in a very interesting manner :
The*1high itnportance of materialisations, where the spirit presents
itselMh form,1and gives undoubted proof of identity. But were all'
i&Bte*lalfaatioh& efenuine ? Cannot spirits produce masks resembling the
dspatted ? ThiB may not be impossible ; but it is not possible for a spirit
twBggffeg&te tforces to itself and take on a form not its own, for tbat
toffi ia taten oh-by a law of Interior life. If deception is ever resorted
toj''ifc$aii! bnly b8 by what aie-denominated the lower spirits, and when
Sit'cle^oy making Excessive demands for the wonderful^ invite the
a6ft$$iLP9Mafintof a wondeismongering circle is thrown allfcrodhd
cahnpt escajpe bisitog affected by it. That aiiiti higber
^MM‘eMnot'nfetti6tiftt4; ithe^fofej'mbSe iKarer tbe earth-sphered®'66,
alMthwWulfisare'bfteh tbtfiin^ mbte thatt the refleotiohs of the thoughts
atifl1® S S ^ 6 f,'tti6' sitteW.': Tlhitf, if pHyMeaT mediumship be tit'all
djSto'felMig^'t&S roiJffie 6ffcit is-'generally With
iirdd.' This teiotiBft'
tMP6Mfi^-j,TOfi8ild'l',M 'StfieMetF-with bf^h',a4^ifitibns,L-£i6h(
shpold^hfe'
ment of the: planbtftpfr -syitem,' 'and of !tfle' 'liriiWMe generally, was
deaoribed. The earth is but a link in'theloti# chain of miUioils of
.worlds, and. oannot escape those spirit-wave&.tha&Wer; and anon lave it
as t.bey roll along iti their, mighty mission... Suoh a magnetio wave is
baptising it now. JTor the next seven or ,6ight years, th'epe will, be a gseat
outpouring of Bpirit-power. Numbers of mediums wHl he. flevelqped,
and those who are inspirational will reoeiye.the influx. Then will oome
a lull; and unless the earth becomes tfyrohghlyinoculated with tte
spirit-influence, unless the power is grasped and m^de an essential
element of all existenoe it will to a great} extent pass away. It may be
the doors will be dosed for ages, and a reign of darkness supervene.
These things are all regulated by natural law. Spirits themselves must
bend to it. Therefore it behoves all to assimilate the spirit-influences
that now so abound, and make this world spiritually so glorious, that as
it spins in its oourse it may never oease to glow with light, and love,
and truth divine.
Questions being invited, Mr. F. A. Wilson rose, and asked one with an
ambiguity which even the Bpirits could not penetrate.
Mr. Henly inquired if there are any means hy whioh the power of
olairvoyanoe can be developed artificially ? To this it was replied that,
if the gift is naturally possessed, its development may be muoh assisted
by sitting with clairvoyant and highly-developed mediums.
Mrs. Hallook, by the medium’s permission, made some very instructive
remarks on the development of mediumship.
Mrs. Kimball devoted the remaining portion of the evening to two
P sychometric D elineations.
A few objeots of personal belongings were seleoted from the audi­
ence. Seleoting a pencil-oase, Mrs. Kimball was proceeding in her
delineation, when by mistake she took up a ring, unoonscious that she
bad made a change in the object. A confusion in the delineation
immediately transpired,—there was, in fact, a commingling of influences.
The gentleman to whom the peneil-caBe belonged could not reoognise
the description; but a lady at the cloBe of the meeting informed Mr.
Linton tbat the delineation was an aocurate one of herself. This coin­
cidence affords adventitious testimony to Mrs. Kimball’s psyohometrio
power.
One more reading of the same kind brought the meeting to a close.
ME. EGLINGTON’S MEDIUMSHIP.
S pirit-F orm and M edidm V isible .
To the Editor.—Sir,—I have been requested to report the proceedings
of an extremely interesting and satisfactory seanoe held at Mrs. Woodlorde’s on Thursday evening, the 27th January, Mr. Eglington sitting as
medium.
The company, consisting of eight people besides the medium, were
seated in the form of a horseshoe, Mr. Eglington sitting at one end, and
consequently at some distanoe from the centre. We commenced with a
dark seance, and almost immmediately manifestations commenced, and
continued with Biich remarkable celerity, that it is truly difficult to re­
member all tbat took place—almost impossible to remember them in
sequence.
The heavy musical-box travelled rapidly round the circle, the airs
being occasionally played very Slowly, thea very rapidly, the musio in
transit sometimes stopping, and then resuming tbe air. The box also
repeatedly rested on my hand, and as I announced the fact, Mr. Linton
exclaimed that the box was resting on his hand, although we were sitting
opposite each other at a distance of 9ft. This feat was performed up­
wards of a dozen times with inconceivable rapidity. Then suddenly
both Mr. Eglington and Mr. Colman were at the same time levitated,
the latter without leaving hold of his neighbour’s hand. Mr. Eglington
was carried round tbe oircle in a horizontal position, bis feet, and legs
during his passage being examined by several of the sitters, and found
be horizontal at the height of tbe bead. Mr. Eglington was re­
peatedly heard to be pushed against the chandelier, and at length both
aeronauts were safely deposited on their feet, and a light having been
struck, Mr. Wedgwood was observed holding Mr. Colman’s baud and
with a chair hanging on his arm by the top’ rail.
The light having been again extinguished, while various manifestations
were going on at different parts of tbe oircle, we heard a sound of some­
one writing on a sbeet of paper which had been laid upon the carpet.
When the writing was finished, the paper was placed in Mr. Linton’s
hand, and subsequently on perusal was found to contain the’following
“ The time is coming when earthly things will be set aside, and spirits
will do all you want in the daylight. To Mr. Linton we entrust the
working-out of this new manifestation."
On tbe conclusion of tbe dark seanoe, the oampany were seated in a
line at about 8ft. distance from the oabinet, whioh was formed by hang­
ing purtains across the reoess formed by the fireplace and front wall.
Mr. Eglington was led (while controlled j into the cabioet, and the cur­
tains were drawn together. Very soon we perceived a beautifullyformed female hand and arm projected between the curtains. On the
wrist we perceived a narrow braoelet, which, on olose inspection, was
found to be studded with precious jewels. We were informed that the
hand and arm we saw belonged to “ Mary Stuart,” Queen of Scots, con­
cerning the identity of which there will doubtless be a difference of
opinion; but whether or no they belonged to that celebrated personage,
many of the company were graciously allowed to approaoh and kiBS the
hand.
’ Another female hand was then seen, and it was intimated to me that
it belonged to a lady who during her earth-life was an intimate friend
of mine. As a kind of test, I asked whether she could show me a cameo
brooch like the one she was aooustomed to wear during, her lifetime.
Three-waves of the hand signified assent, and very soon the hand re­
appeared holding some small object. I requested permission to approaoh
oFose to the ourtain, and on my request being granted, I perceived tbat
the email object was at least very like a cameo brooch. Ho^fnyBr, as I
believe the original broooh to be safe at my friend’s old home, it-would
be’difficult to say whether the appearanoe of the brooch was simply an
mansions1 optioal illusion, or whether a brooch was ri^anfootured by spirit-power
, ftjv tb%oocasion, or lastly, whether the reajartiole had been conveyed to
tittfgftibl spiritual ^dvton*- ' the seanoe from its plaoe of deposit. Thatiroooh was seen by others.
that of an old,
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kimd’-TJiylor'e. This figure appeared to have
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;pq 9r«Rt. ^ ] | i ^ d ' . : frequdntly
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---i-=~ bowing
t-— :— dnd
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the ourtains,
jibing
oopopany, sometimes sh o e in g himself.at the
,penj;V/j*f th ^ ^ in et^ n d B om etim eB at the sid^s. 'th e mpBt Batisfadtory
W
w j» that this figure frequently appeared at the
^ jp e tipp ' VftK t|ip piedium, in full light. There cotlld be no possible
m f j ^ aboui|thi 8j.for we repeatedly aafr the two figures side by side.
fl^yiDg a ,por|ion oE, this duplioate maniifeBtation M r. E glington was
q q p P9ns?iouB. ,! But wbsequently he heoame entranoed, and walked
out o f thp cabipat. holding the curtains apart with his widely-extended
when t i e materialised spirit-form was visible standing near the
o p i u m ’s ohair.
dancingout aiid onf tq
tambourines sent bp
Vj.Si-'iu-.
the time, and talfiipg.'to' iis in^theif ordiniry’ Y a W /'^ f e f i , 0 fii® 4 !)’
ehowed himself -.prettydiitinofljf in front' o f 1,tWffouiftain'^ •Jt/aSjpn’s
oontrol, “ Joot,’’; then told us he wciuld show us W atel'^ptih inriti.fiill
light. Wef itheri placed on the:tab l6a bright-bufhitig ^aratBnp lafflp,
equal, I should think, to seven oan^lpsi The inediuin tne)i ;i|)l^ed Jms
. It is to be specially observed that a pretty-Btrong gaslight was on—
Bl;ronger tl?»n I have ever witnessed on Buoh oooasions—during these
.manifestations. Mr. Linton insisted on this, and before the seanoe
closed a well-known spirit addressed us, saying that he was adopting the
right oourse in requiring such a light as would enable the spirit-forms
to be distinctly see?. All doubt would thus be removed.
The same spirit gave a very touohing address on the dependence of
(he manifestations on the unanimity and purity of feeling of the sitters.
The joining of the spirit-voioes in the hymns we sang was an affecting
feature of the seanoe,—Yours, &o.,
J . J ames. ■
Tottenham.
I DAYLIGHT MATERIALISATIONS w i t h m e. e g l i n g t o n
AND Mil. COLMAN.
Mr. Burns.—Sir,—Will you kindly publish in the M edium the fol­
lowing account of one of the most astonishing manifestations I have ever
witnessed at a seance:—
, . On Wednesday, morning, Jan. 26th, Mr. W. Eglington, the mediumi
whom ,I have known some time, called at my bouse, acoompanied by
Mr. Arthur Colman, a gentleman whom I had never seen before. I was
quite unprepared to receive visitors, being en deshabille, but tried to
converse on general matters, when raps joined in all round. I conversed
with my mother through the raps. Mr. Colman obaervecUhat I appeared
to him enshrouded in a haze or oloud. Mr. Eglington, proposed that
we should sit at the table. We did so, my Bible being on the table, and
the invisibles rapping loudly. I opened it, and read a portion of tbe
103rd P«alm. Mr. Eglington then wound up the musieal-box which he
had brought with him, and placed it under the table. It was floated
while playing, and the table, a heavy dining one, was lifted off the floor
and kept time to the tunes. A finger came from under the damask
cover, as plain as my own. Strong, Arm hands grasped mine lovingly
ithrough the cover. We then gotapenoil and paper, and I held tbe
pencil on the paper under the table, Mr. Colman taking part. Instantly
messages were written, so quickly that I do not think a human hand
could have possibly written them. One sentenoe was from my aunt:
“ Dear niece,—Trust in the Lord above you, as it is all true.—Baraii.”
Another was, “ We love you.” Another, “ So glad to oome.” Mr.
Eglington then shut up some note-paper in the Bible, with a pencil, and
we both held it under the table, when they wrote, “ Power is so great
we want to oome and talk of the glorious truth of Spiritualism and
■Christianity.—W a l t e r .” But the most wonderful of all was to see the
hand Under the cover open my Bible, whioh lay on tbe top, then grasp
thrpenoil and write on the fly-leaf, “ How beautiful is this book. If all
were to love it as you do, then all would go well.” I oannot pioture to
■ you that table, with the number of hands on it, and only three mortals
sitting there in the broad light of day. Mr. Colman was impressed to
gire die names of three relatives of mine who have passed away.
> Mr. Eglington, seeing a soreen in tbe room, proposed sitting for mate/rMisation. We closed tbeshutters, still having a good light from the top.
Mr. Eglington went behind the soreen, when“ John King,” whose voice
II knew, said, "Mrs. G-ilbam, I see you are better. Now, don’t be
frightened, and we’ll try and give you some materialisations. Keep
yourself quiet.” I promised, if it was not ugly, I would not be afraid.
The spirit “ Joey ” spoke to me, saying he was glad to see me looking
better. Mr. Eglington then came out from the screen, and Mr. Colman
went behind, when a strange voice inquired of Mr. Eglington who ~
Was. Mr. Eglington gave my name,, when the spirit told me he used
manifest through Baatian and Taylor, his name beingJohnny.”
“ John Kiiig” again oalled me bv name, and gave me some information
of Mrs. Collier, a friend of mine in Amerioa. He then gave me a speoial
■injunction to report the seance, and I promised him I would do so. The
mouth-organ then played, very sweetly, “ Sun of my soul,” and a spirithand holding it appeared at the top of the screen. Then appeared the
perfect faoe of an. old man, with a large head, quite bald on the
top, with flowing white hair at the side, and white moustache. Tbe
upper part of the body was draped in white. I asked him who he was,
and saw the mouth open and forming words, but no sound reaohed my
ears. He bowed to me several times. Mr. Eglington remarked that he
looked like “ Old Father Time.” The spirit slowly shook its head,
then appeared to Bink down on the floor, showing that there was no
body. This appearanoe was at the side of the screen, between that and
the window-curtoin. In a short time the head appeared on the top of
4 the aoroen. I got up from my seat and closely approached the face,
dearly seeing the wrinkled forehead. I asked “ Joey’’ who he waB, but
he said, “ I ought to knownevertheless I do not.
I have given my promise to report this marvellous seanoe, and I have
done so, although I shrink from publioity, especially in this matter,
which so bewilders my senses.—Yours, &o.,
E. G ilhah .
4 2, C anonbury P a rk South, January 81.
THE PETTY’S WAtER-TEST.
. Sir. Editor.— Sir,^—W ill you grant me spaoeifor the following aeowmt
o f a seance we had lagt v fe m at the Petty’?, Newcastle. M r..Patty, «en.,
at
B atias’p leetvre. I t was proposed.fpr Masters W illiam and
i$ « fjiih ,p r ttT ,to ,sit as qpdfajM . Thej'fljApOj.
if-o p to f Itnwjftftfaed
cabinet. Before I had ren&Mpagjr seat, a^et. W i r i n g th# lam p,a little,
the musical instruments in the cabinet began to play, and a ohair came
hands on the same table, h » brother William at ohe end, arid hiS'mplj6'£r,
who oame in at this moment, at the other .end, we haying m i Kaiidibn
the sides. A piece of paper tying'Sii the tiblb was Boon wetted;Mi over
by drops of water, ;I then requested Mr& jPetty attd WiUiain $ gfrjtb
the other end of the rdom, and I then boVei'eil Joseph up 'with 4 S eotsm S i
newspaper, exoept his arms and head. I held another jliper &Ver bis
head, and it was there wetted the same as on the’ table. I covered the
medium up to ascertain if it was trickery, for the editor oif l&e .IWcaiiKe
E x p ress deolares it to be done by a oompressible Scarf-piA containing
liquid. Suoh was olearly disproved in this case, for the bby had no
acarf-pin or other device of such kind about him. W e then all placed
our hands on the table-top, and it floated up between two and three feet
off the floor, and raps were given allover its top, as loud 'as if done by
throwing boys’ large marbles smartly on it.
A gentleman some time since proposed in the Medium to placfl spiri­
tual literature in all public libraries. I doubt he will have a tough job
to do it, as instance the following, M r. Editor. I ordered six oopiW '6f
the M edium weekly (simply to give away) of our railway book-etafl,
Smith of London. The reply from head-quartere in London was, “ They
deolined to supply the M edium.” —Yours truly,
J ames R obson.
North Shields, January 31st, 1876.
»
[Smith and Son have given the same answer at other plaoea. We
recommend our friends to distribute their favours elsewhere: If Smith
and Son can do without selling the M edium, we mast give them a Row­
land for an Oliver, and do without Smith and Son. There are plenty
of respectable newsvendors everywhere, who conduot;their business with­
out an exhibition of the unseemly impertinenoe which characterises the
taotics of the big newspaper popedom in question.—-E d . M ,]
[Mr. William Lee sends particulars of a Bimilar seanoe, held at New­
castle. The test conditions were of tbe strictest description.—E d . ! M . ]
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA.
Dear Mr. Burns,—Mr. J. J. Morse, from London, delivered a lecture
in the Ruby Street Hall of this plaoe on January 26th, the subject for
tbe lecture (chosen by the audienoe) being, “ Are Spirits subject to any
Laws? If so, what Laws?” For s o m e 'd a y B previous to the leoture it
was noted by the knowing ones tbat a strong undercurrent of excitement
was stirring among the non-Spiritualists, and it was confidently pre­
dicted that we should have a full meeting. The result verified; their
prediction, tbe hall being completely filled with an eager and exoited
audienoe. So eager were tbey to begin, that one man, before, even the
subject was chosen, inquired of the chairman if it was time to ask ques­
tions. After the usual preliminaries were gone through, Mr. Morse
aroBe, and “ Tien,” in bis usual strong and dignified style, delivered a
grand and masterly oration, bis hearers sitting with outstretched necks,
perfectly electrified by tbe prompt and vigorous manner in which he
took up tho subject they had themselves chosen. Many of tbem after­
wards made comparisons with the laboured style of their own preaohers
after a week’s study of their subject.- After a speech occupying consider­
ably over an hour, “ Tien” intimated that he was ready to answer any
question having a bearing on the subject of the lecture. One individual,
bursting with impatience to annihilate the speaker, created considerable
amusement by making three or four unsuccessful attempts to quote from
the Lord’s Prayer. A number of questions (believed to .be staggerers)
were then put to the lecturer, whioh were answered with suob sledge­
hammer arguments that his opponents reeled, Btupefied witb. tbe ease,
and force, and clearness witb which he completely crushed their Argu­
ments. After a meeting occupying about two hours, we broke up, many
of the non-Spiritualists expressing their unbounded satisfaction at the
arguments brought forward by the lecturer to support bis case.
Tbe following night a private seance was held at, tbe house of Mr.
Summers, a firm friend of the cause, the controls maintaining an agree- ’
able evening, On Friday, 28tb, a very excellent tea was provided by
MrB. Summers, and partaken of by a select party. After tea a number
of Btrangers arrived, very desirous to learn more of this queer thing
Spiritualism, and especially to hear -the spiritualistic opinion of bis
Satanic Majesty and surroundings, they having bad therf faith in his
satansbip considerably shaken of late. After being intensely interested
for over an hour by Mr. Morse’s experiences in America, “ Tien” took
contraband, taking for a subject “ God and Heavon, the Devil and Hell,”
he gave a very telling address, completely knocking the QVjdUdox idea of
the above subjcct out of his bearers and into acocked -hat.'i(ftt'l)e “ Strolls
ing Player ” also took oontrol, answering questions, and intitrabting his'
hearers in his usual peculiar style, and thus closed a long-and v£ry
enjoyable evening of nearly five hours.
.>
Mr. Morse’s visit has created great excitement in Saltfburn, and, I
tbink, has given the cause a great lift. Everybody wants to have} a
Bitting.
H. Applbby.
February 1, 1876.
NEWCASTLE.
M r. Barkas has concluded his course of twelve scientific leoturp#.; A t
the last one b e ’said that the origin of these leotures was a jradden inspiration; they ocourred to him one hour, and during the Jiext ho\ir tbe
titles of the lectures were prepared for the winter. The subjeptB were
tbose with which he had been more or less familiar for many^eare,; but
tbe most retentive memory required refreshing, and the,delivery^rf^he
lectures had, he could assure them, been a labour o.f lqve t>o iim£eir, flot
unattended with iti^leatual profit, and
ttiwjfjlf wijth
the hope that t W had Seen neither uniateresftflg
.uMpofitalble
h is a u d ie n w • X I # ^meetions asked of lppt vj»ra ,%re, g^-o^pl^^jqrgsiqriteriw) of i f a iiijl-ereBtieissatBd, and he must say ^ a t
caoOT«9i|^ia>f# an jy p ttm tip ii
thp s ^ ^ t f cpf)8vd^5^ 1jv.||i0 v i.^ ie
to
average « f , jpiiblw, audience?. ;jSj»ne o f b^,l?e(i|ew
questions, pointed out omissions and made suggestions, for which ha
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FmuABY 1,1)1J.876.
■was'greatly.obligedy as, no publio teacher «k>uld he beyond oritioism and ageB. The leading -spirits of the world would reoeiye this first, thenoe
»•
a respectful Spirit should itwquldbe diffused: among the
yediray^vbe'tbaokfi-epeireid. It was always a matter of considerable appear. Hitherto the golden periods hid been partial fijjfljj- but now it
• difficulty to keep iip for any length of time an interest in leotures of a was to be oomplete, when earth met her sister-planet. This information
^6pieji|ifls, (^ra°tery tut their'increasing attendance during tbe course, had never been given before, and the1speaker.eloquently describedjithe
aiiiJ oontinue^ inoreaBe that evening, led him to hope that his objects in joy that there .was in the spirit-world at the announcement being iriade.
Tbe spirit then addressed several members of the oircle, and, in speak­
(thia'SeUyery of the leotures.,had not been entirely unfulfilled. He had
Men glad; to see/night after night, the same young and earnest faces ing to one of them about oertain fits of depression, attributed them to
and bad not been displeased by the attendance of those core adyanoed an unoonsoious rapport with the struggling eartb. Another gentleman’s
in years. He trusted tbatljthe young who had heard him might enter speciality lay in being woVshipped by the ladies, whereas it waB man’s
upon'one or more of the .fields of. inquiry whioh he had briefly opened duty to worship at the shrine of woman. Were this gentleman con­
up to thep, and he could' promise them a rich mine of valuable inow- scious of tbe power he possessed, he would' aot the part of a brother to all
lidgejind a plentiful' store of facts and inferences for the pleasant life- the adoring ladies. The gentleman was a universal lover, and so held
stuay of leisure,' Nature,' though old, waB ever fresh and ever new to the magio key of infinite sympathy. Further oommunioation' on tbis
the observing mind. “ Age cannot wither her, nor custom state her delicate subject was not permitted, and the blushing gentleman seemed
infinite variety.” He. proposed, health and oircumstanoes permitting, rather relieved to find that the rest was to be. given on a subsequent
another course pi popular leotures next winter; they would probably oooasion. A “ bud of thought” was vouchsafed to each of the ladies,
be divided into'two groups, one preceding the Christmas festivities, the directions being incidentally added for dealing with low spirits. The
other following them. After the oustomary votes of thanks had been analyses of character were subtle and interesting, and the whole seanoe
of a very high and exceptional oharaoter.
given, the proceedings terminated.
We have had a grand intellectual treat during the past week. Mr,
Morse has been here, and gone. His guides seem to improve. The
addresses were of the most logical kind, carrying conviction with them.
Old “ Tien” led ub through the' prevailing theologioal dogmas in a
masterly manner. Tbe impression made on the minds of his hearerB
will not be very easily forgotten—in fact, the minds of his hearers
seemto .be a little overstrained in endeavouring to retain the grand
truths which h%uttered. When tbe time arriveB for the reception and
the practical carrying out in thiB life of the great lessons taught by him,
whooan oonoeive what a grand world this will be? “ Tien” seemed
to surpass his previous efforts. On Sunday evening last he commenoed
his address by quoting tbe following from the Aots of tbe ApoBtles
“ For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar witb
this inscription : To the Unknown God.” The treatment of the subject
lasted for an hour and twenty minutes. The lofty thoughts uttered on
tbis oocasion were, to use as few words as possible, grand.
dn Monday evahing a goodly number of members and friends assembled
together for the purpose of witnessing an interesting exhibition of spiritpbotographs, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. James BurnB of London,
the reception of which was heartily acknowledged by the audience as the
slides were passed through the Jantern. Messrs. Rhodes, Greenwell,
Piokup, Cairns, Bonner, Fairlamb, Coltman, contributed to the har­
mony of the meeting; Mr. Walton presided at the harmonium, and
Mr. Mould made an excellent chairman. The president, Mr. Arm­
strong, took the post of leoturer, whioh be managed exceedingly well.
We hope shortly to have another exhibition, wben we hope it will be
attended by a larger number. A collection was taken towards defraying
the expense of tbe new American organ which has been reoently added
to the sooiety.—TourB truly,
F enwick P ickup, Secretary.
MR. HERNE AT BRIGHTON.
On Sunday evening last, Mr. Herne held the first of a series of
BeanceB (which will be continued every alternate Sunday) at 82, St.
James’B Street, Brighton. The oirole being principally composed of
members of the Brighton Spiritualist Union, the conditions were more
favourable than oould otherwise have been secured, and the manifestations
correspondingly good. At many of Mr. Herne’s previous seances the
sitterB have numbered from twenty to thirty, and the sceptioal element
invariably predominating the manifestations have for the most part
been of a very material character, at the same time eminently suited to
the mental oondition and requirements of those present. The spiritmanifestations have frequently commenced immediately the lights have
been extinguished, and continued almost uninterruptedly for a couple of
hours or more. Some of tbe seanoes have been more like spiritual
carnivals than anything else. Our last seance was no leBS remarkable
than former ones—specially remarkable for the entire absence of the
boisterous, or, as some people may consider, the disorderly, elements.
During the firBt half-hour of our sitting we found it impossible to get
up proper conditions on account of the annoyanoe we experienced at the
incessant olanging of a oburoh-bell on the opposite side of the street,
Many wishes respecting it were expressed, the kindest being that it were
somewhere further off. Not till our ears rung again with the harsh,
unmusical, jarring, awful sound, did its deafening clangour oease. Then
“ Silence, like a poultice, came
T « hoal the wounds o f sound.”
Under the improved conditions our spirit-friends soon manifested their
presence, not by banging tbe musical instruments about on the tahle, and
hitting tbe sitters with them, but in a way muoh less demonstrative, and
more to tbe taste of those who dislike strong physical manifestations.
‘ ‘ With a slow and noiaelesa footBtep,”
firB t came a spirit in the garb of a monk of the Benediotine order.
Both Mrs. Bray, the medium of our own oircle, and Mr. Heme saw and
described him at the same time, the lady remarking that he bore a strong
likeneBB to Father Ignatius. Mr. Herne then became entranced, and
a spirit whose name did not transpire briefly addressed us. The medium
afterwards described the phase of mediumship possessed by several of
the sitters. One lady he pronounced to be a writing medium—a faot
which was at onoe admitted. Within the last few weeks the develop­
ment of that faculty in the lady has been watched by us with considerable
interest, some of her productions giving evidence of high inspiration.
Another lady learned tbat she was a seer, or rather might develop into
one; and a gentleman was told that he possessed the healing power,
which he acknowledged to be the oase to a certain extent, and expressed
a desire that it might be augmented. Nearly every person present was
mediumistio, and hence, perhaps, the manifestations took the form they
did. Our old friend “ Peter ” came and remained with us for some
time, but space will not permit of a longer report now. I may at some
future time ask your insertion of a few additional observations on the •
above seanoe.
“ P h ilo .”
DR. SEXTON AT CAVENDISH ROOMS.
On Sunday last Dr. Sexton, as usual, gave two discourses at the above
rooms, that in the morning being on “ Tbe Parable of tbe Wheat aod
the Tares,” and that in the evening on “ Religion and Science.” In this
last discourse the Doctor defined the province af science, and pointed
gut that it was perfeotly distinct from tbat of religion, and maintained
that the tWo, when properly understood, were perfectly in harmony. He
passed some severe strictures on tbe materialistic philosophers of the
age, and showed that tbey necessarily blundered in their theories,
because they ignored the great realm of spirit in which all true causes
were to be found. The disoourse wus listened to with great attention.
On Sunday next Dr. Sexton will deliver two discourses, as usual, in
the morning at eleven, and in the. evening at seven. In the afternoon a
meeting will be held, composed of personB favourable to the Doctor’s
work, at whioh he will be glad to see as many of his friends present as
can make it convenient to attend. The publio meeting will take place
at half past three, when addrtsseB will be delivered by several wellknown publio men; and at half-past five there will be a tea-meeting
hold, tiokets for wbich may be obtained on application personally or by
letterJto Mr. G. Sexton, jun., 75, Fleet Street. No oharge will be made
ENGLISH ORTHOGRAPHY.
for tnese, but eaoh person partaking of tea will of course be expected to
Should any evil-disposed person or persons presume to question the
contribute to a collection whioh will then be made. All persons, Spiri­
tualists and others, who feel friendly to Dr. Sexton and hiB work, will raistm d'titre of that latest of institutions the Spelling-Bee we would
refer them to that eminent authority Sir Charles Reed, who, in a speeoh
do well to attend.
'
delivered at Leicester last Ootoher, when distributing school prizes,
dwelt on the failures in spelling exhibited by many pupils, and stated
SEANCE AT MRS. MACKDOUGAL GREGORY’S
that at a reoent Civil-Service examination 96 per cent, of the pluoks had
On Tuesday week a seance was held at 21, Green Street, GroBvenor been for “ inacourate spelling.”
Square, atjvnich were present, besides the medium Mrs. Kimball, Mrs.
Now, competitive systems to the contrary notwithstanding, it may
Maekdong8|jGregory, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Davies, Miss Poyntz, Mr. fairly be assumed that candidates for the Civil Servjoe are mostly, if not
Bennett, Mrs. Wilks, Miss.Stafford, and MisB Williams. The Bitting all, trom the better educated olasses of the country. Then what manner
took plaoe in full light.
of spellers may tbey be who have not had equal advantages of instruc­
• Mr. Kimball was controlled by a spirit calling herself “ Petite” who tion in the days of their youth ? To answer this question, it is only
dpolared that the Prince Consort was present, and bad used Mrs. necessary to look around, and if our readers, like ourselves, have un­
Gregory as a “ silent battery” to oommunicate even with the Queen comfortable eyes for defeots—if they have to adjust the picture-frames
herself. The Prince, she said, had materialised to his dear wife—his on the wall and the ornaments on the ohimneypiece every time the
dear Queen—had breathed on her brow. Had Mrs. Gregory not had housemaid dusts the room—tbey will bave deteoted numerous instances
Herculean power, the strain made upon her muBt have removed her to of “ iilacourate spelling.” For our part, a list of the “ inacouraoies ”
the spirit-world. Her mission was specially to the higher classes; and that daily offend our eye would fill a volume, and, no doubt, serve towhen she passed away, she would recognise the relationship existing advertise many an honest tradesman. This very evening, wending our
between them and her spirit-aura. During the illness of the Prince of way from the City Surreywards, we passed a house of entertainment
Wales, Mrs. Gregory was used as the medium for oonveying magnetism marked “ Sterling Castle.” At first we wondered whether it meant
from a band of physician-spirits, and unconsciously she was good liquors or cash down, but a moment’s reflection and we remem­
-tbe means of his restoration. Materialisations of some of the bered that the schoolmaster bad been abroad, i.e., in Prussia, not in
-spirit-hand were promised, so as to complete the ohain of evidenoe, England, and tbat the sign was intended for Sootch. Anon the iron
A great light was coming to this planet, bringing it nearer the sun, horse whisked us past “ Oollinge’s Foundery,” doubtless an exoellent esta­
and removing the physical ills of earth by its more oomplete spiritual' blishment, but evidently eruptive of extraneous e’s (Apropos, confec­
development. Materialisation of spirits would become so perfect that tionery and stationery are often spelt with an a).. Again, on the open
■they would come and converse for hours, olearing np all mysteries. front of a lordly “ pub.” we read, graved in letters of stone, “ Fish­
‘Shis light would qome from conjunction-with another planet—whether monger's Arms,” as though that august body elaimed but one aristoorat,
a spiritual planet, or one of the recognised systems, she was unable to or that the rest were all like Miss Biffin. And so on, till the fog olosei
-shy.; Thia earth was going to find its counterpart. The result -would in upon the darknesB of ignorance, leafing us, however, in hope that
/to harmony, and oommunion would be perfect with the departed of all gradually Sohool Boards will change all this.
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MR. MORSE'S APPOINTMENTS. >
HOW THE SPIRITS CAME AND WENT AT MRS. KIMBALL’S
FRIDAY,EVENING SEANOE.
B ishop A uckland.—Sunday, February 13th,,T<>wn Salli 6.30jfemi
A seanoe at whibb upwards of a dozen materialised spirit-forms
Subjeot:—“ Spiritualism, its abuse and use.”
.presented themselves'affords desoriptive material exoeeding tho spaoe at Difton.—Arrangements pending for Saturday, Febuary 19th.
cOTmand in this week’s columns. Only a running commentary, there­ S outh S hields.— Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22nd and 23rd,
Free Library Buildings. . First night, subjeotSpiritualism as a
fore, oan be given of this most interesting occasion.
The oirole assembled was large, and reminded me of the days of
Fuot;” seoond night, subjeot:—“ Spiritualism as a Philosophy.”
Bastion and Taylor. The foroes of two mediums—Messrs. Arthur G-labgow,—Sunday, February 27th. Trongate Hall, at 7 p.m., and
during the week.
Cdlman and Eglington—were combined in producing the manifesta­
B arrow - in-F urness.— Arrangements pending,
tions.
Omitting various materialised forms that were projected through L iverpool.—To follow.
All letters to be addressed, for this week, to Mr. Morse, Warwiok
the ourtain, I will make a selection of the more impressive materialisa­
Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, London, E.
tions; and,
First, oame “ Carlos,” Mrs. Kimball’s son, to greet his fond mother
onoe more, as it were, in the flesh. The band of “ Mary Stuart ” was
H alifax ,—Mrs. Soattergood of Bradford will give two addresses in
upon hii head, and three other hands appeared above.
Nor only came the Bon, but the daughter “ Clara” oame, and put forth the Old County Court House, on Sunday, February 20th, a,t 2,30 and
a tiny hand as a test for the maternal recognition. Suoh a family 6 p.m.
D alston A ssociation.—Mr. Thomas Blyton informs us that this
greeting was worth a visit to British shores.
The graceful hand, and bracelet-enoiroled arm of “ Mary Stuart,” with Association is 11making headway,". . . . " the number of members is on
flowing drapery, were next presented, and several of the sitters had the tho increase,” . . . . “ the library ig being considerably extended,” &o.
A n U nfair T ax on a L ocal S ociety.— In oonsequence of the
honour of kissing hands.
With the light inoreased so as to afford a fine view, walked out the numerous applications sent to the secretaries, Mr. Fenwick Pickup and
venerable “ White Warrior,” with his snowy hair and beard. Advancing Mr. E . J. Blake, of the Newcastle Sooiety, for the services, &c., of their
to the table, he Beleoted a flower from a bouquet that was upon it, and mediums, the oommittee request that all letters requiring a reply con­
presented it to Mrs. Kimball’s lady friend. This was a fine materialisa­ tain a stamped envelope.—F enwick P ickup, Seo.
tion. After withdrawing for a brief interval within the ourtain, the
M rs. B ullock’ s H all , 19, Ciiorcii Street, I slington.—The annual
“ White Warrior” re-appeared, leading forth his medium, Mr. Eglington. tea-meeting will be held on Sunday evening; tea at fivd. Tickets one
While both were thus out in the room, be approached towards me, and shilling. Conference at seven o’clook. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 23,
we clasped handB. Retreating towards the ourtain, the unoonsoious a concert will be given, and Mr. Eglington will reoeive u testimonial.
medium knelt down; bo knelt the spirit-form, and then beoame Admission sixpence and one shilling.
dematerialised before us, Mr. Eglington returning to the cabinet alone.
South L ondon A ssociation.— On Sunday evening last, February 6,
MrB. Hallook, sitting quietly in her chair, mentally wished for a test
Mr. Wallace (missionary medium) gave a very instructive address at
spirit-form, and there oame a hand for her with a finger defioient. It
the rooms, 71, Stamford Street. On Sunday evening next, February 13,
was that of “ Phoebe Carey,” who had loBt the finger, I believe, by
Mr. E. W. Wallis will deliver a tranoe address at Beven o’clook. The
aooident.
A voioe from within the cabinet then said that one of the world’s various Beances are well attended, Mr. Herne and other mediums having
kindly assisted.—J. B urton.
great heroes was there, and the head of “ Napoleon I.,” with his jewelled
E ast L ondon S piritual I nstitution.— A musical and literary enter­
orders, was before us. I had the privilege of advancing and inspecting
tainment in aid of tbe harmonium fund and meetings held in oonneotion
the jewels.
“ Alfred,” a deceased friend of Mr. Arthur Colman’s, then appeared. with tbe above institution will be given in the Stepney Temperanoe
The curtains parted widely, and Mr. Colman and his former friend stood Hall, Eaglo Place, Mile-End Road, on Thursday, Maroh 2, 1876;
to commence at 7 o’clook. Tiokets one shilling each, to be obtained of
side by side once more, one called dead yet both alive.
Again the ourtains part, and a prooeBsion meets our gaze. In advance Mr. Cogman, 15, St. Peter’s Road, and of Mr. Rix, 14, Robinson Road,
is Mr. Eglington, in tho rear is Mr. Oilman, and between the two, Approach Road, Victoria Park.
apparently supported by Mr. Colman, is the head of “ Mary Stuart,”
M anchester.—A social meeting of members and friends of the Man­
with long-depending drapory; not the head as it fell from tbe block of chester Asssooiation of Spiritualists will be held in the Temperance Hall,
yore, but alive, and a bright apirit-light, like a star upon tbe breast, Qrosvcnor Street, on Wednesday evening next, the 16th inst. Tea at
threw its rays upon her faoe. The only regret felt was the necessity for 7 p.m. prompt, after which it is proposed to spend the evening in
tbis delicate manifestation of a light extremely small, precluding dis­ agreeable conversation, m uB io, &c. Tickets Is. each. The proceeds will
be devoted to the library fund. We hope that Mr. Fitton will be
tinctness of view to most of the circle.
Not so waB it with the final display. By orders I turned the light generously supported in his zealous effort, and that the Bpread of spiri­
pretty fully on, too fully to be borne for long by the materialised form tual literature will be thereby greatly increased.,
at present. The curtains parted and quickly closed, but giving time
Q u ebec H a ll, 25, Quebec S tr e e t, M arylebone R oa d . —A publio
enough for a glance within. There stood in all her peerless beauty meeting will be held at the above address on Tuesday, February 15th, at
“ Mary, Queen of Scots,” with the riohly jewelled star, emblem of the eight o’olook, for the purpose of reorganising an association of inquirers
Spirit Band. Five times she so presented herself. Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. into Spiritualism. All the late members and friend B of the Marylebone
Hallook, MrB. Cleimer, and myself were allowed to kneel before tbe Society, and Spiritualists genorally, who by their oounsel or otherwise
presenoe of this onoe royal form, and royal still in all those virtues cun assist, as well as every porson anxious to inquire into the subjeot, are
that make a queenly spirit. Mr. Cotterill and others who sat opposite cordially invited to be present. Admission free. No collection. Quebeo
had excellent views ana were delighted. Beautiful as was this manifes­ Hall is close to Marylebone Road, between Baker Street and Edgware
tation, it is, we believe, but a foreoast of wbat is to oome.
Road Stations.
Of the dark seanoes and of other forms I need say nothing, though
P rivate S eance with M r . E. B ullock , J un. —Mr. J. G. Pillborough
there be muoh to say. These Friday evening drawing-room rooeptions
oommunicates the particulars of a private seanoe at Norbiton, Kingston,
of Mrs. Kimball are likely to mark an era in spiritualism.
with Mr. E. Bullock, jun., at whioh the physical manifestations were of
-------R. L inton.
a remarkable character. “ I have been,” says he, “ an investigator for
MR. WOOD’S MEDIUMSHIP.
more than eighteen years, and have never witnessed a more satisfactory
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—The undersigned would feel obliged and physioal seance. I have known tbe medium for four years, and believe
grateful to you if you oould find spaoe for the following facts in connec­ him to very truthful. He is willing to give private sittings on moderate
tion with Spiritualism, whioh we will not waste time to specify, but jerms. His address is 19, Church Street, Upper Street, Islington, N.'*
simply generalise.
M agnetised F lannel.—To the Editor.—Sir,—I am a working man,
Mr. Wood during his visit to the metropolis has given many personal,
business, and healing tests; in the oase of Mr. Wootton, going to the seat and for six months I have been laid aside with a severe skin disease.of
of the disease and benefiting him as only that great man Dr. Main had the legs and tbighs, oalled ezema. A watery matter oozes from my
legs, and forms a scab, but no skin forms. I had some magnetised
been able to hitherto. Mr. Wood is first controlled by an African to mani­
flannel from Dr. Monck, which I applied to my thighs, a short time
pulate, then “ Josiah ” follows and explains tbe oase in all its bearings.
ago, and I am glad to say my thigbs are nearly well. Tbe medical
Mrs. White and Messrs. Rutherford and Ackerman were also greatly
man meanwhile has been treating my legs in various ways, but they are
benefited. The business tests to Mr. Rutherford bave been indeed mar­
not better. I shall now try tbe flannel for them. I feel in duty bound
vellous, saving great losses, &o., for whioh Mr. Rutherford is very
to let the publio know the good I have got from Dr. MoyOk’s flannel,
grateful. A gentleman of the Hebrew persuasion had his past life read
that others may seek and get relief the same way. The Doctor is a
to him as it were out of a book, his points of belief enlarged upon, with
stranger to me. I am attended by my olub doctor, and I feel it would
many useful directions for the future, all of which staggered him.
not be prudent to give my name, but I enclose it for yourself and the
As a trance medium he is almost unsurpassed for the perfection of the
private eye of any who may desire to see it.—Yours obediently, A
ideas that tbe Spirits pour through him—bright, free, undefiled, and
R elieved O ne. February 8, 1876.
not shapen by tbe creedal beliefs of any of the sitters—manly and
foroible, rising to the poetio, and very patriotio. Private circles would
CONCERT HALL, LIVERPOOL.
do well to invite Mr. Wood amongBt them, both for his marvellous
powers as a healing medium and his oapability to give family and private
tests of individuals. Some would say, Very olever, where was he
sohooled? Well, he is not able to read or write, is the answer.
We wish to bear testimony to the foregoing:—
CONSISTING of
M r . J. R utherford,
M rs. E. R utherford,
ClPIRIT - PHOTOGRAPHS, PICTORIAL REPRESENTA.M rs. M . W ootton,
M r . J. W ootton,
IJ TIONS OF SPIRITUAL PHENOMENA, PORTRAITS OF
M rs'. E. A shman,
M r . H. A shman,
MEDIUMS, &c., enlarged and thrown on the Screen by a powerful
M r . J. A ckeshan ,
M bs. E. F. C. W ihte,
Dissolving View Apparatus, will be given in the Lower Concert, Hall,
M r . H. W ooderson,
M iss. E. S haw,
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16, Gray Street, Manchester Sq, Feb. 8th, 1876.
The Weekly Welcome is a new penny periodioal published by S. W.
Partridge, containing truly exquisite engravings. Band and Heart is
also a new periodioal, illustrated., but more particularly in the interests
of Church and State.
Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, by
MR. J. BURNS,
of the Spiritual Institution, London, on F rid a y E vening, February 18th.
Mr. John L a iion t will preside. To commence at 8 o’clock; doors open at
7.30. Admission One Shilling, Sixpence, and Threepence. Tickets to be
had at the Spiritual Centre, 33, Russell Street, and at 85, Islington, Liver*
pool.
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■ : MRS. TAPPAN’S ORATIONS.
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Mifc
her’first qratiOns in London,
they-were of.Buch high
them in the
MKi»inK'wittr!»yidity;tWl»iob'i^B^;mii^fl,i»in^Vcfv^1t&»f'pir*fdlfttion of that
jouirnBi/1Every ;appjf6vfet,:4»aB. Wprtaseff df them'by all .pa^tieej' whether
Sg|rit^kliaW Or'not, •and-whSn^Boine time after; it1w$s suggested that
M ra
labiml* in ’the1pr6yino.0B,Iwrote a
f ^ ,:thoUghtB td you^Mr.--Editor,! Borne 'of- whioh you' published' in" the
M ediou at that time, and whioh were somewhat as follows:— “ The
London Spiritualists had better keepMre. Tappan for sometime, that
her addresses may be reported, as there are not the same facilities in the
(kra'ntry\ti> da so, consequently they would be lost to the world by being
delivered to small audiences without being reported. I f they oould be
oolleoted abd published, they would be in themselves suoh a body of
spiritual divinity as the world never saw.”
. Wi th your industrious and determined labour we have the first volume
plaoed in our hand (and we hope there will be a seoond), and it more
than realises our most sanguine expectations. It is a neat little volume
in appearance, and oan take its place in any respectable gentleman’s
library. Its reading matter is of tbe highest olaBS, fraught with sound
argument'arid pure spiritual ideas. Although we may have read some
of the discourses before as they were given, yet, while reading them
again, new impressions strike in upon the mind, and no happier moments
oan be spent, I am sure, than while' perusing the prose and verse con­
tained therein. The subjeot matter is so muoh adapted to the higher
nature of man, that no one can fail to be elevated, both in thought and
feeling! bv suoh a work. There is food for all varieties of mind, and the
W.orld will he greatly benefited thereby.
■ It is my opinion that nothing has ever appeared amongst Spiritualists
of greater importance, and that can be plaoed in any person’s hand,
whether friend or foe, sure to gain respect and an attentive perusal.
Spiritualists ought to lend the book everywhere, to all oapable of oomprehpnding spiritual subjects. We may not be able to deliver a spiritual
lpaturq, but (nay lend this whole work to our friends, which oannot fail
tQ<d° them good. I see no reason why a seoond edition of this work
uwy not soon he required.
w ish in g you every success in tbe undertaking,— I remain, as ever,
your humble servant,
J ohn Chapman.
Dear Burns,—I write to thank you for the four copies of Mrs. L. V.
T^ppan’s discourses received the other day, sent through you by Mr.
Maynard. ^ bad the good fortune to bear tbe delivery of the whole lot
excepting one of these inspired utterances. I hope all who read them
Will receivei the flood of light given through her upon the various
topics disoussed. If the Spiritualists of England had nothing else to be
thankful to you for but the publishing of these utteranoes given from
the spirit-world, and so ably reported and published by your active
exertions, it is enough to fill our hearts with gratitude to you and the
Spiritual Institution in Southampton Sow. To you, tbe bead-oentre, I
wish to express my delight at the work accomplished. The good y o u
have done in this matter alone cannot be fully estimated. No person
can candidly and understanding^ read these disoou rB es and refleot upon
them without profit. I send_ you my grateful thanks, only regretting
that you and your Institution Were not in a position to do a similar
servjoe when tbat matohless medium Emma Eardinge first came before
a London audience uttering those soul-tbrilling leotures. given by her
divine teaohers, tbat brought many out of theological darkness into the
marvellous light of Spiritualism.—Tours respectfully,
388, Edgware Road.
F rederic C owper.
.A L a s t who has had peouliar eiperienoes from ohildhood writes to say
that she has reoeived reliable premonitions from the planohette months
i^i advance, and also gets truthful answers through the table immediately
on touohing it. She knows nothing of Spiritualism or Spiritualists, and
hftd our address communicated through the table, with a request that
Styft should write to us for advioe. As she lives in Warwickshire, we
hqye but little opportunity of introducing her to friends; but if there
investigators in the southern part of the oounty, we shall be
g la q to hear from them.
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CONTENTS:
Iphigenia
God With Us
The l o v e o f God
OW rtJesus
B ib y lf A Fantasy
The Seeker
Awakening
The Iceberg
<< The Good Old Town ”
“ Liverpool's l o s s ”
" Sentenced to Death ”
Autumnal Art
The " L a Plata” Baft
A Christmas Sermon
Phyrldrene
A Dream
Daybreak
Beyond
Thy Guardian Angel
Town
A Blade o f Grass
A Brook
Three Voices
Hereafter
A Cry
Harvest
Advent
Evening Hymn
IsitI?
A Prayer
Home (With Music)
A look for Iitimir6rt.~Thif>d
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SBAITOES AND M EETINGS DUBDTG T f l J W E E K , AT i f t H B P IB n jW fc
INSTITUTION, IS, SOUTHAMPTON BOW. H O LflO B N ...
B n u r , F eb . 13, Mrs. Kim ball and Mr. Burns at Dojjgfity .Hall, Yi, Bedford
Bow, at 7.
M o n d a y , F e b . 14, M rs. Kimball’s Beceptlon, at 8 . (Private.)
T u e s d a y , F e b . 15, M r. Herne's Developing Circle, Private, at 8 .
W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 16, M r. H erne, at 3. A dm ission 2s.'6d.
F b id a y , F e b . 18, Miss Eagar, Trance Medium, at 8 . Admission, Is. (Private.)
SEANCES AND MEETINGS IN LONDON DUU1NG THU W EEK,
S a t u r d a y , F e b . 12, Notting H ill, at 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer Boa v at
Mr. Williams.
Seeadvt.
;
[<,30
8d.
Su n d a y , F e b . 13, Dr. Sexton, CavendiBb Booms, at 11 and 7.
Mr. Cogman, 15, St. Peter’s Boad, Wile End Soad, at 7.
Notting Hill, 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer Boad, at 7. 8d.
M on d ay , F e b . 14. Developing' Oirole, at U r. Cogman's, 15, St. Petert Bead,
Mile End Boad, at 8 o'clock.
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Mr. Williams. Bee advt.
T u e s d a y , F e b . 15, Mrs. Olive’s Beanoe, 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Boad,
at 7. Admission, 2s. 6d.
Miss Baker’s Developing Oirole, at 87, Invllle Boad, Walworth, 8.11.,
at 8. Admission Is.
W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 16, Notting H ill, at 11, Bleohynden Mews, at 7.80, fqr
Development, Members only.
H.
Warren, 7, Kilburn Park Boad, Carlton Boad, at 7.40. Admission Is.
J. Webster, 1, Abbott Street, Kingsland Gate, at 8 o’clock. Admission 3d.
21, King Arthur Street, Clifton Boad, Peckham, at 8. Admission, 0d.
T h u b s d a y , F e b . 17, Leoture at Mr. Cogman’s, 15, St. Peter’s Boad, Mile End, at
8 o’olock.
Dalston Association o f Inquirers Into Spiritualism. For information
as to admission o f non-members, apply to the honorary seoretary, at thn
rooms, 74, Navarino Boad, Dalston, B.
Mr Williams. See advt.
F b id a y , F e b . 18, Mrs. Olive’3 Seance, 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Qoqd, at 3.
Admission, 2s. 6d.
MBS. BULLOCK’S H ALL. 19, CHUBCH STBEET, ISLINGTON,
W EE K LY SEaNtiES, So.
S u n d a y , Healing at 11 a .m .; Service at 7 p.m . T u k b d a y , Seanoe at 8 ; Is.
W ed n esd a y , Trance & Test Seanoe, at 8 ; 6d. F b id a y , Seance at 8 ; Non­
subscribers 6d. S a t u r d a y , Social Meeting at 8 ; 3 4 ., subscribers fl-efi,
SOUTH LONDON ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUALISTS, 71, flTAMFOBD BT
W EE K LY M EETINGS.
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Su n d a y . Trance Addresses at 7 ; free. M o n d a y , Conversational Jfeeting at 8.
T uesday , D evelopin g Circle at 8 ; members only. W e d n e s pa y , Public
Circle at 8 : 3d
T h u b s d a y , Developing Oirole at 8 ; meipbers only.
F r id a y , Materialisation Cirole at 8 ; members only. S a t u r d a y , fJoelAj
Meeting at 8. It is requested that punctuality be observed-by visitotq.
SEANCES IN THE PBOVINOflS DURING THH W T O .
S u n d a y , F e b . 13, K e i s h l b y , 10.80 a,m . and 5.30 p.m . Children's P ioneisiva
Lyceum at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
S ow eb by B b id q b , Bpiritualist Progressive Lyceum, Obiidren’a I.yueum
10a.m. and 2 p.m . Publio Meeting, 6.80 p.m.
’
B o w l in s , Spiritualist*’ Meeting Boom, 2.80 «a d 6 p.m .
B ir m in g h a m , Mr. W . Perks. 312, Bridge Btreet West, near We)l Street,
Hockley. United Ohrlstian Splritualiflta at ft80 for 7, for'Spirttualistaonlv,
Spiritual Institute, Athenaeum, Temple Street. Disoufst/on, 1 1 9, in.;
Publio Meeting, 7 p.m.
B r ig h t o n , Hall o f Soience, 3, Church Street, doors closed 0.30 p.m.
M anc h e ster , Temperance Hall, Grosvenor St., All Saints, at a.30.
H a l if a x Psychological Society, Old Oounty Court, Union Street, et i>.80
and 6. Children’s Lyoeum at 10 a.m.
{( o t t in s b a u , Churohgate Low Pavement. - Publio meettng at S^ID p.m.
O b seit Oom hon, W a k e f ie ld , at Mr. John (Irtpe’e , at a M<t ft p,^>,
N ew castle-on-T yne, at Freemasons’ Old Hall, Weir’s Oonrt, Kewoate
Street, at 6.30 for 7 p.m.
L i v e b p o o l , Publio Meetings at the Islington Assembly R oogu, at 3
and 7 p.m . Trance-medluins from all parts o f England, tm,
D a b l i n s t o n Spiritual Institution, 1, Mount Street, a d jo in W th e Turkish
Baths. Publio Meetings at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m .
Bou thsea , at Mrs. Stripe’ s, 41, Middle Street, at 6.80,
L oughbobo ’ , Mrs, Gottorldge, Tranoe-raedlum, Dene’s Yard, fln fb ld
Terraoe, at 6 o’olook. '
G lasgow , Public meeting, 6.80 p.m ., at 164, TrongEtte.
H e o e u o n d w ie e , Servioe at 6,30 at Lower George Btreet.
Developing Oirole on Monday and Thursday, at 7.30.
O bsett Spiritual Institution, Ossett Green (near the G. N. B. Station)
Bervice at 2.30 and 6 p.m . Local mediums.
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O l dh a m , Spiritual Institution, Waterloo Street, at 6.
H u l l , 4, Strawberry Street, Drypool. 2 p.m ., Healing P ow er; 6,30 p.m .,
Trance Speaking. Medium, J. L. Bland.
G b im s b y , at Mr. T . W . Asquith’s, 212, Viotorla Street South, at 8 p.m .
T u esd a y , F e b . lo , S t o c k t o n , Meeting at Mr. Frennd’s, 2, Silver Street, at 8.15.
B irm in g h a m , Miss Bessie Williams, 71, Alma Street, trance medium.
W e d n e s d a y , F e b . 16, B o w l i n s , Spiritualists’ Meeting Boom, 8 p .m .
O ssett C o m m o n , at Mr. John Crane's, at 7.50.
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J8W 8.—TbS P r in c ip l e s op M odern Bp i b it u a l ib m . B y A. E. Ifewton.
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ftaw 9-r-rIte, .^kxton’b, GpifvwioH yo Spiritualism.
London: J, Btfbot, 16, Southampton Bow, W.C.
Mrs. Oblsen, at 819, Crown Street, at 8.
B ib m in o h a m . Mrs. Groom. Developing circle. Mediums onlv. 6 to 7
165, St. Yinoent Btreet.
Mr. W . Perks, 813, Bridge Street West, near Well Street.
K e ig h l e y , at the Lyoeum. at 7^0 p.m ., Trance-mediums, Mrs, Lucas
and Messrs. W right and S h a c k le d ,
B ir m in g h a m .
T h u b s d a y , F e b . 17, N e w c a st l e -on -T y ^ e , Old Freemasons’ Hall, Weir’s Oonrt,
Newgate Street.
Beanoe at 7.30 for 8.
G bim bby, at M r. T. W. Asquith's, 212, Victoria Street Sowth, at 8 p.m .
F b e d a t , F e b . 18, L i v e b p o o l , Weekly Conference and Tranoe-spealdng, at the
Islington Assembly Booms, at 7.80 p.m . Tbe Committee meet at 7
N ottingham , Ohurahgate Low Pavement, Seanoe at 8.
B ir m in g h a m .
Mrs. Groom, 166, Bt. 'Vincent Btreet. Development
oirole. Mediums only. 6 to 7.
Mr. PerkS’s, 312, Bridge Street, at 7.30, for development,
S a l f o r d , Temperance Hall, Begent JKoad, at 8.
F eb ru ar y 11, 1876,,
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attended at the house of investigator. Public Seances at 61, Lamb’s
Conduit Street, on Monday., and J)hurs(ky Ayqqiflgs, and Saturday
evenings for Spiritiialista only,- at 8 oclock each evening. Address as
above.
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C.
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THE TRUE HEALING ART.
PSYCHOPATHY;
OR, THE TRUE HEALING ART.
BY
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J OS E PH ASHMAN,
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P r in c ip a l o r t h e P s y c h o p a t h i c I n s t it o t i o n ,s 54 , M a r y lb b o n e
R oad, L ondon, N .W .
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
The former edition having been caught up with avidity by the
public and viewje4 »?yith:favpur by a critical press, affords satis­
factory grounds, fo ra second issue.
The principle qf treatment being simple and unassailable,
alterations a ^ a d ^ tio n s in the work are unnecessary.
M y portrait is given in the frontispiece as a photographic
evidence of the healing endowment of the hand. On inspec­
tion, a luminosity, or aura, will be perceived emanating from
that organ. This nimbus or aura is, without doubt, the exression of concentrated vital force, that finds its natural outlet
irough the hands and fingers.
S
That there is such a determination of vital magnetic force, at
least in my own person, is fully established by my sensations
and also by extraneous evidence. When in full power, I have a
sensation in the hands as though they were enveloped in warm
air. An aura is visible to persons of a sensitive organisation.
Its penetrating power is felt by patients through their clothing.
Congestions, glandular swellings, and other ailments, more or
less speedily vanish under its influence. Water, paper, cloth,
and other substances become permeated by it, enabling the
curative treatment to be conducted at a distance.
It is with this power ever present with me, and at all times
ready for application, that I have for years had the consolation
of carrying healing and comfort to the abodes of suffering.
JOSEPH A SH M AN .
LONDON: J. BURNS, 1 5 , SOUTHAMPTON ROW, W.C.
EXPERIENCES IN SPIRITUALISM ;
B y JO SEPH
With some Account o f Semiramide, given by the Spirit of an Egyptian
who lived contemporary with her.
By C A T H E R I N E B E R R Y .
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CONTESTS;
H is t o r ic a l 8ukm asy :
A paper read at tbe Spiritual Institution.
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possessed of rare heading power.”—The New Era: a Journal 'qfljclcctio
Medicine. •
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wads his book will doubt that.”—The Figaro. .
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was just one of those who would cany life .into a -sick-room, and com­
municate vital power."—R ev. M aurice D avies ; D.D., in the'-LondonSun.
“ Mr. Ashman’s system is worth a trial by those who have faith in- the
power possessed by a-good magnetic hand rather ihan'in the'dru’gs of
the Pharmacopoeia.”—Marylcitne Mercury.
“ We felt convinced that here, finally, we had discovered the vis medicatrix natures'’—Paddington Times.
“ It is, perhaps, one of the most original works that has appeared
lately, and gives invaluable information. If it were extensively read,
studied, and practised, it would bring untold blessings upon the people at
large.”—Medium and Daybreak,
“ There need be no question that Mr. Ashman performs many re­
markable cures by his psychopathic treatment, as is shown by thirty
testimonials appended to his terse, well-written essay.”—Human Nature.
“ Mr. Ashman states that, after examining Allopathy, Homoeopathy,
and Hydropathy, he believed that the only thing to be worked upon was
the vis nervosa, or Soul Force, which could be influenced by the hands.
. . . . When the world once believes in this doctrine, tons upon tons of
drugs which are annually consumed by us unfortunate bipeds can be
dispensed with.”—Kitium Timts.
“ Mr. Ashman is a man of known integrity, immense vitality, and
great magnetic power. We wish half the legally qualified medical men
were but a quarter as reliable as the author.’’—The Christian Spiritualist.
“ The results of his (Mr. Ashman’s) many years’-successful practice,
recommend him far more than a diploma from any College of Physicians
or Surgeons could possibly do.”—Pioneer of Progress.
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M e r c u r y ..
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L o n d o n : J. B u r ns , 15, S ou th am pto n R ow , W .C .
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A RECORD OF EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENA THROUGH THE
MOST POWERFUL MEDIUMS.
I n stan cies
11,
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HEALTH
HINTS;
SHOWING HOW TO ACQUIRE AND RETAIN BODILY SYMMETBY,
HEALTH, VIGOB, AND BEAUTY.
ch apter
chapter
chapteb
ch apter
ch apteb
ch apter
ch apter
S p ib it u a l P h en o m e n a :
Painted feces. Flower (flour) manifestation. Fruit cutting. &c. Pictures,
carried. Fruit. The wager. Fruit, birds, and butterflies. Tne Atlantic cable.
T able
of
I.—Laws o f Beauty
II.—Hereditary Transmission
III.—Air, Sunshine, Water,
and Food
IV .—W ork and Rest
V.—Dress and Ornament
V I.—The Hair & its Manage­
ment
V II —Tho Skin and Com­
plexion
0 OKTBSTSi
V III.—The Mouth
I X — The Eyes, Ears,
Nose
c h a p t e r X — The Neck, Hands,
.;
Feet
c h a p t e r X I .—Growth,
Marks,
that are Enemies o f Beauty
chapter
XII.~Cosm etics ana
fumery
chapter
chapteb
and
and
&o„
P er­
London: J. Burns, 15, Southampton Row, Holborn, W.C.
COBBESPONDENOB WITH A &.EBGYMAN.
Sp i b i t u a l P h e n o m e n a :
8eances at home. Inspirational whistling. An evening with Mr. Shepard
and J lr.H em e. Mnslo nnder inspiration. Test mediumship. Bpiritvoices.
Ventriloquism t). Spirit-voioe. Spirit-tquohes. W arbling o f a bird. Physical
and vocal manifestations o f spirits' action. Objects carried by. spirits, Seanoe
with Mrs. Mary Marshall. 8plrits use a poker. A ring carried by spirits,
levitation o f Mrs. Guppy and Mr. Herne. Extraordinary transference o f hoe
from place to plaoe by spirit instrumentality. Bemarkable removal o f a small
brash by spirit agenoy. A strange present from the spirits. Wreaths made by
spirits. Objects carried b y spirits. Wine and spirits. Manifestations in the
light. A spiritual ceremony.
Cabinet Seances:
The “ Psychic Force.” Spirit-volces and other phenomena in the light. A
remarkable cabinet seance. Phenomena under test conditions. The mystlo
force. A seanoe with Miss Kate Fox. A harmonious oircle. Novel manifesta­
tions. Extraordinary physical manifestations. A crltioism o f Mr. Punch.
Physical phenomena. A seance with Gerald Massey. An extraordinary seance.
A piano played by spirits. Are tbe spirit-faces genuine t Musical phenomena.
A humorous spirit. A novel garden-party. Toys brought b y spirita. A spiritfriend manifests his presence. Seanoe held at Mrs. Everitt’s.
Seances i n P u b l i c :
A seanoe at the Spiritual Institution. Bpirit-voioes. “ King Henry V IH .”
manifests. “ At a dark seanoe.” (From the Daily Telegraph.) A spirit-voioe.
A successful seanoe by new mediums. A campanological seance.
Bp ib it -D b a w i n g s :
An artist'becomes a convert to Spiritualism. The Baroness de Gulden stubbe
explains the 'drawings. Spirifc-propheoles on the Franco-Prussian war. Healing
medl'umship—Bemarkable cures.
MATERIALISATION 01 THE SpIBIT-FOHM :
Spirit-materialisation through Mrs. Guppy. A seance with Mrs. Guppy—A
true ghost story. - Spirit-phottgraphy.
A h E s W tia n 'S pib it ;
8emlramIde, >'Exeotttion o f Bemlramlde’s second ohlef slave. Semiramide ’a
feast. The greatness and power o f Bemiramide’s descendants. The Egyptian’s
ntetaphors and aphorisms.
(In the Press.)
London: J.
B u bn s,
15, Southampton Bow, W.C.
Price 10s.; ly Post, 11s.
H
a f e d ,
p r i n c e
o f
P e r s i a :
H is E xperiences in Eabth -L ipb and Spir it -L ife ,
Being Spirit-Communications received through Mr. D. DUGUID, the
Glasgow Painting Medium. With an Appendix, containing communica­
tions from the Spirit-Artists, “ Ruisdal” and “ Steen.” Illustrated by
Fac-Sim iles of Forty-five Drawings and Writings, the Direct Work of the
Spirits.
The publisher is permitted by Mr. 3. C. Hall, F.S.A., whose name
stands so high, not only in the Spiritual movement but in the world of
Art and Literature, to publish the following eulogistic letter:—
“ Avenue Villa, 50, Holland Street, Kensington, W .,
“ December 27,1875.
“ Dear Mr. Nisbet,— You have sent me a most wonderful book. It has
given me intense delight. 1 cannot exaggerate if I say I have never yet
read a book that has given me such deep and delicious joy—with only
one exception, The Book which this book so thoroughly upholds. Surely
it will be so with all who love the Lord Christ. . . . Blessed be the
God of love and mercy who sent him (‘ Hafed ’) to reveal and to eluci­
date the great truths of the Gospel. Mrs. Hall is reading it now, but I
must read it stgain, and yet again. It will companion the New Testa­
ment that stands at my bed head, and in which I read a chapter every
night. Send me two more copies. . . . Bums says it is cheap: it is
worth its weight in diamonds. But I wish it had been in two volumes.
—Ever truly yours,
“ S. C. H a il.”
London: James Bubns, 15, Southampton Row, W.C.
Now Ready,
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OMAN AND A FUTURE LIFE.
A Plea for the Advance­
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H o u lsto n and Sons, Paternoster Square, London.
LONDON : Printed and Published by JAMBS BUBNS, 15, Southampton Bow, Holbom, W.C.
A W EEKLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE HISTORY, PHENOMENA, PHILOSOPHY, AND TEACHINGS OF
SPIRITUALISM.
[EBGIflTKBKD
AS
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THE LATE REV. JAB^S'BpRNS.
The rather unlooked-for decease1o f DivBgrng wiU b&ftn ite&i
sorrowful intelligence to the: many tfcbiiBandB who have been
instructed by his labours in % pftl'ts of the world. Only a few
weeks ago he called at our oflfcf tq, bestow on us a visit of friendly
greeting,-but we regret we were (<not in the Way,” and so missed
the opportunity of seeing our friend for the last time in this state,
As a tribute to his memory we are pleased to be able to publish
this week a very excellent likeness of the deceased divine, whose
career is generously and comprehensively outlined in the following
memoir, which we quote from the Pictorial World:—
F e b r u a r y 18, 1876.
-t - r :
^vas not deteried from approaohing'ft subject because of the opprojrium ofutonlightenedpubUcopwion.
T6%j£i;j$>i Dr.'.Burhs was a Spiritualist-,jn./, tho Bense.of accept­
ing any pp iW s form of belief, personal experience, and habits of
inquiry, would be an impertinence. Many friends well knew
that he was a reverent inveatig&tor of thepbenomena called spiri­
tual, and gladly accepted a place, when h is' otlier engage­
ments would permit, at those circles where phenomena of a
high dass, under harmoniousconditibiift^ere presented. Spiri­
tualism was well repreeejiteii- id
and, &om personal
knowledge we can state jfliat ho' was thoi'augjtfy acquainted with
the subject in all its bearings; The de^onBji'atlopi of human im­
T he tempsrance cause has lost one o f its most earnest and ooneietent
mortality, and a further Wowledga%|^ji^'8' flpiri(iual;. state in
supporters in the recent .death o f the E o f. Jobe? Burns, whioh took
general, h^d his wartiiesfrBjmpathjteii)
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piaoe on Monday, January 31st. H e ing' born g f; Oldham, December
When Dr. Newton fisited thiflr 60u^feTjnil87p^is,cfl,uB9 was
18th', I80 £v Die began' Mb eduoation at ftsphGot a t Chester, and then
attended ft g r a m ttn m U o o l in hifl flatiw : few n, .
fourteen years espoused by Dr. Burns, Who, when no' o| er convenient place
o f age'ha beoatne a draper's assistant at York) A t the ago o f sixteen he could be obtained for the exercise of the healing power, generously
preaohedhis t o t serm on,1 # text being Matt, xi. 28. -The linendraper placed his chapel at the dispopJ^f-M Newton, Large numbers
having failed in his business, young Burns devoted more time to preaoh- availed themselves of the d p p ^ ^ jy ';lffi^D®-opat&fed upon by
would have been
ing and study; and was induced, no doubt by his greatpassion fo r hooks, the great American healer;
to undertake the charge o f a bookseller’s business at Keighley, in whioh of benefit to untold numb6rs ofv §W|for8% hftd not a rabble, in­
he retnained three yeat 8, nt that tiisp Qppupjfing the pulpit o f the cited by a .few bigoted lfmdera, iatsei. ft tumult, and rendered
Methoifitjj N M O o n q e iip h C h ise l. jit tM t yoii‘ti(|ul age Jobes Burns it prudent to witMrftW fiOU the attempt,1 - Tp the credit of
was
rfPl'fiSfOre fl®immense congrega­
district, let it bo reoprdedtlWBtffportion to the spirit
tion, the teaohingfl dr an atheist&ti BihgUy, and to BVtcoessful was he that
plain teachings or the Go$#w&S tne- Work of a few un­
the crowd were with difficulty restrained from lynohing the unbeliever.
scrupulous, personal enemies, and not the will of any respect­
In 1824, and at -the early age of nineteen, Jabez was married to the
able or influential portion of the Christian community. Dr.
daughter of Mr. George Dawson, a member of the Wesleyan Ohapel at
Keighley. In 1826 a commercial panic caused, his employer to fail, as Burns defended his position most ably in several issues of our
in tne previous instance, and young Burns, with wife and child, were first volume, to which we refer those who desire to know what
thrown on their own resources, whioh consisted of plenty of books but Scripture arguments a minister of the Gospel can present in
little money. His mind was soon made up, and be resolved to proceed support of his endorsing the claims and work of a mediumistic
to London, whioh in those days waB considered a matter of some diffi­ healer.
From a phrenological sketch bv Professor L. N. Fowler, 107,
culty, the distance being 212 miles. TheBe difficulties, however, having
been surmounted, and London reached, Mr. Burns soon establishes Fleet Street, which appeared in last week’s Christian Union, ■we
himself aB a preacher in* London, and ocoupied the pulpits of various make the following pointed extracts
New Connexion Methodist ohapelB in Bethnal Green, Leicester Square,
Dr. Burns was a man of full height, and above the average weight.
and Lisson Grove; hut finding his income from preaohing inadequate
He had a full form, well rounded out, and every function was fairly
to his wants, he turned his attention to literature, and published his
represented. His brain and body were favourably proportioned, but
first book, entitled “ The Christian Sketch-Book.” Of this first literary
his brain was above the average in circumferenoe, and the different parts
venture he succeeded in selling an edition of 7,000. It was at this time
of it were strongly marked in development. He was a lively, active,
also Jabez Bums beoame a Baptist, and in 1829 he left London for
wideawake man, with great susceptibility and intensity of mental aotion.
Leith, where he continued his mission work, preaching frequently in
He was warm-hearted, spontaneous, impulsive, zealous, and enthusiastic.
Edinburgh. And while there conduoted a monthly magazine) entitled,
He threw his whole soul into what he said and did, was able to mani­
The Christian Miscellany. He also published “ The Spiritual Cabinet,”
fest great variety of oharacter, to adapt himself to many different cir­
and “ A Sermon on Scriptural Eleotion.” After a few years’ residence
cumstances, was at home in all departments of life, readily responded
in Perth he was invited to the chapel in Churoh-street, Edgware-road,
to demands made upon him in times of emergency, and promptly dis­
and on May 10th, 1835, he preached his first sermon. The ohapel here
charged every known duty in a conscientious manner. His mental gun
waB badly attended, but it was not long before the requirements of Mr.
was always loaded, and he oould fire in many different directions with­
Burns’s inoreased congregation necessitated an enlargement of the
out exhausting his ammunition.
building. Numberless works issued from his pen, and some of them
The entire base of bis brain was well-developed. He had great
ran through as many as fourteen editions. He became in 1839 editor
energy, courage, resolution, love of industry, the desire to overcome
of the Temperance Journal; he also wrote many temperance works and
all obstacles and refnove all impediments. He was sharp in debate,
delivered many temperance sermons and platform addresses.
quick at retort, and always ready to defend truth and humanity. He
We must not forget to mention tbat Mr. Bums was one of the earlieBt
was quiok in his resentment when opposed, and sometimes found it
members of the Evangelical Alliance. The Wesleyan University at
cjiffieult to ourb his antagoniBtio spirit when among those who pursued
Middleton, Connecticut, conferred upon him a degree p,D. in rscQwir
what he thought to be a wrong oourse. His social, domestic brain ex­
tion of his labours, and in consequenoe of the large oiroulation which
erted a powerful influence, especially when itB action was combined with
his works had in America. Although, perhaps not agreeing in tbeir
that of the moral brain. He appreciated the family oircle and domestio
entirety with the opinions and outspoken utteranoes of the rev. gentleman
happiness, and regarded them as at the foundation of society. He conse­
whose career we nave thus briefly sketched, thinking men oannot help
quently laboured most zealously, by lecturing, by teaohing, by preaohing,
regretting tbat this earnest champion of a good cause has thus been
and by his voluminous writings, to elevate the family and perfect the
taken from the scene of his labours, albeit, full of years aB of honours.
home oircle. He has written many bookB, and preached many sermonB,
This regret, however, is tempered with the recolleotion that his mantle
expressly for the benefit of the young.
has fallen upon the shoulders of one well able to sustain it, in the perBon
He was so social, cordial, and friendly in his nature, that he infused
of his son Mr. Dawson Burns, whose utterances in the oanse bis father
his own warm, genial nature into all he did, and he readily won the
espoused are now world-renowned. Dr. Burns had the “ courage of his
affeotion of those who were intimately aoquainted with him, and he had
opinions ” full upon him, at a time when to speak against our national
a very extensive circle of friends in private and publio life. He was
failing of intemperanoe was to bring upon the bead of the Bpeaker polite, urbane, and e n t e r t a i n i n g , had ambition, but it was developed in
nothing but scorn and contumely; he, however, lived long enough to
moral direotion, arig ft stimulated him to make an exertion to excel on
see a better state of things existing, when men of influence took up the
every occasion, and accomplish as much as possible.
note once vainly sounded, and to see that efforts then made in vain are now
His self-6Bteen}M|
^pughto give him a fair amount of dignity
recognised and enoouraged as they deserved to be. The remains of Dr.
Burns were interred in WilleBden Cemetery on Saturday, February 6th, and s e l f - r e s p e o | i ; l | n H F W a s s u m e the responsibilities of life
earnestly and
w r jp 'ifa i generally pliable, exoept where
A large oonoourBe of sorrowing relatives and friends gathered to show
principles wfjjrl |g|^jen6d i then 'hs took a bold, decided stand on the
their affection for him who, during a long life, had made many love but
side pf ffhaji Jw thPUght was j p truth. He was firm and unwavering
few (if any) disreBpeot him.
p the expression of his opinions, Firmness and conscientiousness were
arge, active, and vigorous qualities of his mind, and had a powerful,
D h. B urns
Was a man of universal sympathies,
prqugplf pjrpgressive sustaining, and stiinBiaiing inflijencp. He delighted to dwell on funda­
throughout his career. Without graftj teUectjjBl aptitude and a mental truths, was never mpre in his element than when he was unfold‘ ig the prin#Ies of justice Bf}d obligation. He would have defended
love of truth and humanity, it woJili
,ve been impossible for a
moral truth or prlnoiple if it bad led him to the Btake. His moral
man situated as he was in youth tq ot fttialfied the position
linage was very great,
he did as a minister of the Gospel ana B write? on religious s
H is brain was like a tower in the ooronal region. H e had, in faot, a
dvantages, comparatively speaking, he.bud npjje, but
jects. Advantages,
four-Btorey brain, and the moral and religious faculties were in the as­
architect of his own fortunes. This spirit of Jhdepend
was the architect
cendancy, WB belief and faith may have been much modified by his
self-help and interest in the welfare of
reason, put h|s tapes o f the future, h iB senBe o f immortality, his Banwithin the limits of religious work,
sa^Ued. Every guine and enterppiiing disposition were strongly represented in hiB head
new form of truth that manifested ittpjjf
eagerly received by and in his Qbarapter. The restraining qualities o f his mind in the
Jabez Burns, especially if it could
jfljf W y w iw r light upoj) direotion o f timidity and irreBolution were not great, and he was almoBt
stranger to fear.
his duty as a pastor, and enable him tiiore efficiently to benefit
He had n a t u r a lly the feelings of reverence and respeot, for veneration
those under his guardianship. His early connection with the
temperance movement, and social reform generally, was only one was large and active. It waB also quickened by a r e lig io u s life and
of many steps taken towards a better understanding of the needs of higher influences. His whole conBoiousnesB was affected by t h e idea of
a s u p e r i o r Master whom he served and worshipped.
the people, and how to supply them. He was much interested in
His benevolence was large, which, oombined with his strong social
phrenology and mesmerism, and, if we mistake not, was an adept nature, mellowed, modified, and enlarged hiB mental powers. His sym- .
in thepetsciences. His temperance views led him into an apprecia­ pathies were easily touohed, his feelings were very tender, and he was a
tion of the laws of physiology as applied to diet and hygiene. ready worker in any benevolent or phUanthropio enterprise. Although
Hydropathy, psychopathy, ana other methods of alleviating human he had deoided religious opinions, yet He was tolerant, and laboured for
Buffering were eagerly canvassed by him, notwithstanding {jheir years to promote Christian union among the Christian Ohurohes. He
unpopularity. His courage was as vigorous as his intellect, ana he had a strong, vivid imagination, whioh, joined to his oonstruotiveneBs
s
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and comparison, enabled him to describe, illustrate, embelliBh, and en­
large hia'Bubjeot ; yet hia intellect was of th’epraotical, common-sense
type, rather than,of the abBtraot, philosophical olasB.
99
“ She said, ‘ Oh, because Hesaw fit.’
“ I told her I didn’t believe it, anyhow, if the patriarch’ did write
it. I guess he was’ crazy, and be wouldn’t! want to see Jonah
W ith an ordinary amount of exoiteipent, he was fluent and copious in when he come out.
speech, but could write readily, and illustrate his subject fully and
“ Then she shook me, and said she believed I was possessed with
clearly, bo that all could comprehend his meaning. His large com­
the evil spirit.
parison, order, and calculation enabled him to analyse, arrange, and
“ I said, ‘ Perhaps so;’ and she called the superintendent, and he
Systematise principles, truths, and facts in a practical and appropriate
manner, hence he had unsual facility in making skeletons for sermons, .began to talk to me, and I laughed; I couldn’t help it. Perhaps
‘
and in gathering statistics. He had great powers of observation, and I am possessed, same as Mary Magdalene was; but I can’t help it
learned muoh by contact with the external world. He had a passionate when I don’t believe ’em, Mr. James is a real clever man, only
desire to travel, and with his large individuality, he saw more minutely you see I’ve found out he and Miss Sallie don’t do what they say;
than moBt persons who travelled over the Baine road at the same time. and I’ll tell you all ’bout it in a minit. Oh, he rive me such a
All his perceptive faculties were large, he had an excellent general talking to—telling me God would bum me up, ana if that wasn’t
intellectual memory, and he remembered placeB, the geography o f the it, he’d make me suffer for ever ’n ever. I told him I wasn’t afraid.
country, and landscape views with great accuraoy. He delighted to God loved me ’cause I didn’t tell lies, nor steal, nor plague anybody,
deal with simple and established truths, to get at the eBBence of a subject, and ’ciause I gave Dickey biscuits on the sly—I s*pose he’ll go and
to study the signs o f the times, to analyse the Divine oharacter and
tell Miss Blaisdell—don’t care if he does; I’ll fina some other way
attributes, and was very anxious to say the most he oould in the best
slyer ’n that. I know God don’t like sly folks only when they do
way possible. He has, up to his 70th birthday, done the work of about
good; then he tells ’em to do it; but they don’t—for you know
three ordinary working-men. He has preaohed forty-six years, has
edited several magazines and papers, has written many books in prose everybody tells some way, how much they put into the contri­
and poetry on various subjects, for old and young, has leotured, far and bution box, only when they put in a bright new cent, and make ’em
near, on temperance and educational subjects, has travelled as far west think ’tis a gold piece they’ve been saving for a long time; and
as California, as far east as Jerusalem, and as far south as Egypt, and he told me, pretty soon, may be, the angel Gabriel' would come
was a dose observer of human nature, physiologically, phrenologically, blowing the great trumpet and calling us all to judgment. I told
and morally.
him I wasn’t afraid. Jesus blessed little children, and said, ‘ Suffer
Few have kept the harness on so long, have worked so hard, and accom­ them to come unto me, for of-such is the kingdom of heaven.’ He
plished so muoh in various ways and fields of labour. He was a good said, that meant good' children—I expected every minit he’d say
example o f what a man may accomplish who adheres strictly to tempe­ it’s figurative. Then I asked him if he was all ready to go ? He
rance principles. All departments of society will feel his loss, for a looked awful cross at me, and said, ‘ Of course; any time—it
good and useful man has departed from our midst.
will be a welcome sound;’ and Miss Sallie groaned, and said, ‘ 0
W e had the pleasure, some years ago, of lecturing on social yes! a joyful sound.’ So then he went out and prayed—and
subjects in the school-room underneath Dr. Burns’s chapel, and prayed for a wicked little girl in the Sunday-school—I knew all
these favours the deceased gentleman cordially returned in taking the time ’twas me. I was glad he did pray for me, if God will
part in the farewell soiree given to the Rev. J. M. Peebles in answer him; but I rather have Cutty do it, for I know she’s real
Cavendish Rooms. Spiritualists who were present will not soon good; and I think Mr. James whips his horse awfully, and he
forget the genial and hearty manner in which Dr. Bums spoke of swore a word of damn to his oxen; I heard him. But I wanted
that eminent apostle of Spiritualism.
to know if he was all ready to go when Gabriel comes. Well,
In closing these remarks we may with propriety point to the last night I saw him going over to Miss Sallie’s. It was almost
fact, that a minister of religion—so highly honoured and worthy of dark and I don’t know what made me think of it, but something
it all as Dr. Bums was—should be found an investigator of Modern did. I just run into the bam and got father’s old fish-horn, and
Spiritualism. No better reply could be given to the ribald calumny waited ’till it was a little darker, then I hurried over to Miss Sallie’s,
of the mob, literary and otherwise, who persist in regarding all squattin’ down, right under the winder. I heard ’em talktn ’bout
who bestow attention on Spiritualism as either rogues or fools, you and Cutty; they said you was a’ awful old Universalist, and
dupes or impostors. The truth is, that only men of a liberal spirit b’lieved that you could talk to Cecil and he heard you, and that
high aspirations, expanded intellect, and determined courage, are you was an old Sweden woman (Swedenborg I very well knew
qualified to take up such a question; and the case of Dr. Burns the little one meant), and that you would be a reg’lar Spirit’li’t
is one of many thousands scattered up and down all parts of the soon. I was awful mad then, for I knew you never drunk a drop
civilised world, and to be found in the very highest ranlts of intel­ (Cutty laughed aloud), and that if you was to hear the trump you’d
lect, whether engaged in science, theology, legislation, law, soon get over your foolish ideas—and then I give it to ’em. I
merchandise, or mechanics. The time is fast approaching when blowed with all my might, and Mr. James jumped up, and his eyes
the at-present-despised pioneers of Spiritualism will be regarded were b ig’s the moon, his hair flew all’ round, lie ran for the door,
by a more enlightened public as religious leaders in the truest and Miss Sallie screamed, ‘ 0 Lord, 0 L ord!’ and she caught hold
sense of that term.
of Mr. James’s coat-tail, and they knocked over two chairs, and
stepped on the dog’s tail and he barked, and the cat ran under the
stove, and I was scared and I laughed so I thought I ’d die, and I run
INTUITION.
like fury, and the last I heard was Miss Sallie hollepn’ ‘ Oh, Mr.
B y M b s. F u a n ce s K in s m a n .
James, let me go holdin onto you.’ I {jot home, run up stairs, and
wentjtobed; and I asked God to forgive me if I’d done a naughty
( Continuedfrom last week.)
act; but I somehow felt all the time as though He just as lief I
would try ’em.”
CHAPTER VII.
The recital ended, little Miss Holt looked half comical, half as
Cutty and I have had such a hearty laugh. Mrs. Holt sent
though she feared reproach, and I felt myself quite at a loss what to
Lizzie over to stay awhile, as she intended to go out shopping a
say to her. I was too greatly amused to commence at once any
little. W e have three dry-goods stores in the village. Mr. Derby
reprehension. Cutty adroitly came to the rescue.
is our steward, and from the importations H la Boston, I expect
“ Lizzie,” she said, pleasantly, “ I believe you are a good girl,
Miss Lizzie will get a reward for her latest roguery. She told it
with the most comical countenance and the queerest twinkle in and if you should die to-day, think you would be happy; only I
wouldn’t tease those people, because I am afraid it is wrong.”
her great round eyes. She said,
“ Well, if they didn’t tell such awful wrong stories; didn’t
“ You know Miss Sallie, my Sabbath-school teacher P”
“ Yes,” I replied; for Miss Sallie Duane is one of our village Mr. James and Miss Sallie say they were all ready, and it would be
characters, known to everybody, and to whom carte blanche is given a welcome sound, and all that? I jest wanted to try ’em; and
for her own peculiarities; and to say that is to say a great deal. they were scared to death.”
“ It was very sudden, dear Lizzie.”
Her father had been deacon of the “ First Congregationalists” for
“ Well, they think Gabriel will come sudden.”
years and years; her mother was indeed a noble Christian woman;
Cutty, in a very womanly way, strove to make Lizzie under­
her brothers were engaged in mercantile business in the neighbour­
hood—had had some fault found with them by way of weights stand her own ideas of such matters, and I went out, repeating
and measures to be sure, and generally disputed the taxes. Miss again, “ Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings.”
The ovening came, and I endeavoured to persuade Cutty to lie on
Sallie remained at the old homestead, taking good care of the farm,
and quite forgot that the Jews ever had a year of jubilee. Every the sofa and allow me to sing to her, or read, or tell her something
head of grain was gathered in ; aye, I believe every kernel, and interesting of history, but she is so absorbed in our new topic.
garnered safely for market. I f Ruth did glean after Boaz, that She laughed prettily at the idea of her lying down, and wept
bitterly when I told her henceforth she would be my daughter. I
was nothing to her.
“ Well,” continued Lizzie, “ I know her, too; and I don’t be­ had adopted her in my soul long ago; and she must call me
lieve she knows much, if she does study the Bible all the time. mother, and I should educate her in all beautiful acquisitions, and
She don’t answer my questions half as well as Cutty does. In one that Cecil had told me to. She clung to my neck, sobbing hys­
of my Sunday-school lessons it "said that God made clothes for terically in her joy. I ' told her on the morrow black Jennie
Adam and Eve. I read the verse *too; I can repeat it. ‘ Unto would install herself housekeeper, and our little domestic seasons
Adam also and to his wife did the Lord make coats of skins, and were all over; we would live in the memory of our endeavours
clothe^ them.’ She said, ‘ Oh, it don’t really mean God made the and the practical education we had enjoyed; though so brief, -it
clothes; it is figurative.’ I ’ve learnt that word, I tell you, Mrs. would be a lasting benefit; and, if necessary, we could renew
Blake—’cause everything in the Bible is figurative; and I’d like to ourselves for the kitchen at any future time with good grace.
She commenced to plead her unworthiness, which L hushed with
know what it’s for. And last Sunday our lesson was about Jonah
kisses, telling her all I desired was her love and best striving for
in the whale’s belly. I asked her how he could live there ?
usefulness. She nestled near my heart, and her voice was hushed
“ She said, ‘ He could, because it was a miracle.’
with three words: “ God help me 1”
“ I asked her, what made the miracle ? ■
JClizzie asked to stay and listen to our evening’s conversation.
“ She said, ‘ God did.’
Cutty told her of the topic under consideration, and she seemed to
“ I asked her, what for ?
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
very readily. Hardly had I commenced to speak,
however, when she interrupted m e:
“ First, Mrs. Blake, tell me if you think kitties or little dogs
don’t know anything after they are dead. I b’lieve they do.”
■a W hy?” I asked.
_
“ Ohl ’cause I do; I can’t tell why.” The intuitive reply!
understood it, and answered her as well as I could. I said:
“ I do not think, my dear Lizzie, any .life is lost—for life of
itself is indestructible.” I was obliged to explain to the child
every term I employed, while Cutty grasped each word with
immediate self-solution, and for her improvement I shunned
childish terms.
'
“ All force is perpetual,for force is life. W e, my dear, have
given us divine life—it comes of God—but it is the highest; and
the animal’s life comes also of God, only in a much lower degree.
I hardly believe you will ever know your kitty or your Carlo again
after their death, because they may lose their individuality. The
vital force of Carlo is persistent—indestructible, I think; conse­
quently may animate some other Carlo. Do you understand, dear ?”
“ OhI yes—that kitty and doggy may go into some other one.
Well, if that may be, I shall be so glad: that is better than
nothing; for just as likely as not I ’ll get them again some day—
and I’m not sure they don’t go to some place where we’ll go. Will
poor Sammy, the idiot, go anywhere, Mrs. Blake ? will he be a
fool after he dies ?” Lizzie’s eyes twinkled merrily, then a spasm
of pity shot athwart her pretty face, and I answered, explaining
each term as I progressed:
“ Imbecility is caused by malformation of the physical organi­
sation; but rid of this ante-natal curse, they must throw off their
chains of darkness, commencing an upward and onward series of
progress.”
“ Do you s’ pose we shall know folks there ?” asked Lizzie; and
Cutty leaned forward in great eagerness to absorb my reply.
“ My dear children, identity belongs to existence itself. We sow
grain of various kinds; each sown seed brings that which we
recognise as belonging to the sown seed. Our spirits are magnetic;
we recognise by sympathy; we attract ourselves to that which is
needful for the love; we go forth in special longings; the natural
instinct will search through the realms of space to find the love
which magnetically attracts it. Know us ? O h ! yes, my darlings.
My soul almost bursts with raptures undeflnable when I think of
Cecil waiting to grasp my hand, clasp me to his heart, and kiss my
lips as he did here. Together, I trust, we shall twine roses to deck
brows pierced with thorns; together talk of our earth-life, of our
separate experiences since he left me, of how he used to watch me
at his grave, scattering the fresh blossoms, and sometimes smile to
behold my perplexity when I could not arrange the vines in the
marble vase to suit my fastidious eyes; and how he used to hear
me talk when I looked at his dear pictured face, kissing it each
night the old parting peace—when I was impatient for the morn­
ing that should reunite us for another of those days which were
all fraught with joy and hope. Know us, dear children—
“ ‘ But angels whisper B oft and clear—
The loved, now risen, ia standing near.’ ”
Mrs. Holt came in for Lizzie, fearing, I believe, lest the poor,
inquiring child learn something of my views, which, to the mother,
. seem so shocking. She said, if I was willing, she wanted to come
in to-morrow and have a good talk with me. I assented, feeling
very positive that heterodox little Miss Holt was to be the topic
under discussion. When they were gone Cutty said:
“ Now do please tell me about the dead body: what becomes of
it, and how it is resurrected.”
“ My dear Cutty, ‘ I f a man die shall he live again ?’ This ques­
tion has been asked and answered ever since the creation of man.
Plutarch, Plato, Sophocles, all wrote upon this subject, and all
agreed in immortality. Socrates says, ‘ I shall not remain—I shall
depart. Do not say, then, that Socrates is buried; say that you
bury my body.’ Our external bodies exchange with earthly things:
we give dust to dust; flesh and blood will not inherit the kingdom
of God. ‘ There is a natural body and there is a spiritual body.’
Death has severed the chaff from the wheat. The face, so many
times mirrored in beating hearts of admiration, may blossom in
the rose; the form patterned after Venus de Medicis, waves to and
fro in the white lily or the thousands of spring flowers; the hands
whose caresss was once life to the mother, are herbs and grass and
kernels of fruit.
“ ‘ It is thy dust, m j darling, sires life to each rose;
^Tis because thcu hast perished that tbe violet blows.’
“ I read in a newspaper, a shorf time since, of what was found in
the grave of Roger Williams and his wife, after the lapse of one
hundred and eighty years: a few fragments of wood, the rust of
the nails and hinges, a lock of braided hair; and the fact was in­
disputable that Roger Williams and his wife had been eaten—aye,
verily eaten. The roots of a venerable apple-tree had pushed
through the life whicb nourished them. The larger root had made
its way through the soil until it had reached the very spot Occupied
by tho skull of Roger Williams; then it followed the spine to the
hips, then divided, sending roots through either leg, even turning
up in the form of the feet. The whole, we are told, bore a most
striking resemblance to the human form. I f the original body
must be fouriS for the general resurrection, may there not be some
confusion f The battle-fields are golden with grain; the soil was
drunk with the wine of human blood, and yielded up great harvests
to sustain man and beast; when the trumpet sounds will there be
jMstace. in legitimate particles, and will they be rightly indiviaualisedP”
F ebbuaby 18, 1876.
Cutty smiled and said “ But Jesus’ body was raised. I remem­
ber in my Catechism, where it tells o f Jesus standing in the midst
of his disciples after he had risen; and he spoke with them.”
“ Yes, dear; but he vanished oiit bf their sight. ‘ And their
eyes were opened and they knew him not. Vanishing from their
view, Cutty, seems as though he was devoid of fleshly body.”
“ But they went to the sepulchre, you know, Mrs. Blake, and he
was gone.”
“ They found the stone rolled away; through the instrumen­
tality of the angels, his body may have been removed.”
“ Was he clothed, Mrs. Blaie ?”
“ Yes; his raiment was white as the light; also that of the
angels. We read always of beautiful, bright, shining robes—of
white robes.”
“ Oh! yes,” exclaimed Cutty, greatly interested in the progress
of our conversation; “ do please tell me if you think they wear
clothes!”
To the mind not given to investigation, Cutty’s question doubt­
less seems unanswerable, or if answerable, only so through vagary
and fantasm. The perfect form must have perfect habiliments,
and does have, according to Scripture. I answered the child as
it appeared reasonable to.
“ The material form, my dear, has no shape of its own: it imi­
tates the inner—is a manifestation of the spirit. When the
material husk has been cast off, why has not tne beautiful cause
power to clothe itself in radiance unspeakable and full of glory P
The lilies are gorgeously clad. Nature robes herself in unspeakable
splendour. Has the immortal soul less power than the magnificent
field of waving grain, whose grace and form and colour attract the
gaze of admiration ? Is the real man or woman — the soul—“ less
privileged, than grain, on which ke feeds f ”
“ And those who are gone so wicked ?” said Cutty, with a very
deep sigh.
“ Are not so beautiful: their emanations are cloudy. John,
when entranced upon the Isle of Patmos, perceived that those
who had overcome were clothed in white robes. Of the earthly
character comes the spiritual garb. 0 darling! why will not
people see this ? Those who go forth with a record of beautiful
acts and thoughts, a life of devotion to goodness, will be prepared
to receive indeed the golden crown and white robe; while those
who go in darkness of spirit because of their earthly discords
cannot receive the beauties of the new life; but, Cutty precious,
I believe they are subjects for philanthropic angels.”
“ But the good seek their good: like seeks like, you say.”
“ Yes, true, dear: but selfishness is unknown there; their social
life may lie with those with whom it lay here, but the antipathy
to poor ignorant sufferers is dead. The divine love prevails; even
as God loves us in our errors, we love our fellow-spirits, I believe,
and work for their good. I have not a doubt but. that individual
attractions and repulsions prevail in heaven. I hope so; but they
are not what they are here, I think. We here pray that “ Thy
will may be done on earth as in heaven,” and we only pray; we
seek not to make it so; we seek little to cultivate unity and
brotherhood ; we exclude from our hearts all that is uncongenial,
all that disturbs our fastidious tastes and educations; but there,
Cutty, though we go not to the unfortunate for social joy, yet we
live in a true heavenly fraternity. There, jealousies, envies are
not known; selfishness bows to truth and love: we may not love
all in the same degree—we cannot—we shall love our own best,
yet love the society of those in need of help, with the love which
comes of the great Father, and which, guided by Him, shall make
all ready for bliss in the end. 0 Cutty! why will not earth’s
children cease to struggle so for treasure which moth and rust doth
corrupt and thieves break through and steal; why not lay up the
gold and diamonds of character in heaven, whose interest shall
repay through all eternity? why not overcome perversions here,
that in stepping on the first round of immortality’s ladder, we may
have that impetus which shall so speedily lift us towards God’s
throne ? W e are weighed in the balance and found wanting; we
are written in the Book of Life, on the bottom, or middle, or at
the top of the page, just as we will by our conduct here. We
need not sigh at last, and turn away with that bleak desert before
us, while loved ones are stretching their hands down through
shimmering clouds of space, crying, ‘ Oh! why were ye not ready
to come up to us ? See how life was wasted— and ye paid no
mind to expostulation, to truth, to reform: ye clung to evil ways,
and forgot the waiting angel. But buckle on the armour and tread
the road slow and sure; walk up the path of progress, though ye
must cry in anguish of soul, “ Oh! that I had spanned this desert
on earth !” signing for ‘that darling who went before, and who
sorrows now that he cannot clasp you to his arms.’ 0 Cutty! why
must we do these foolish things here ? why cannot we remember
constantly those longing, loving hearts—hoping, waiting, and to
whom many reunions mean mockery ?”
“ 0 Mrs. Blake!” whispered my adopted daughter, laying her
beautiM face close to mine.
The Iasi, time I went to mother’s
grave I did not remember her as she left me, but as working hard
to rise high: asking angels—perhaps Cecil—/to help her, to plead
with God for her; and I was smiling because I loved God so for
these thoughts, when I heard somebody crying terribly right over
by where Janie Green is buried—it was the next lot; and a lady
all dressed in crape was leaning her head away down to the
pound, weeping, oh, so bitterly! I was afraid at first, but some­
thing made me go over to her. I trembled so, I could hardly
speak; but something helped me, and I said, ‘ Please, dear lady,
who is it you are mourning so for P’
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' She said, ‘ Oh! don’t child! ’tia a hopeless grave!’ then she eternal, we may inhale purity, peace, and drink of the fountain of
wrung her hands, and added, ‘ she was my own precious Mina— true preparation.”
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so-beautiful, but proud because she was so ; and she never was ■ I rose to prepare for Cutty’s retiring. She remonstrated—
baptised, never was a church-memher, and did not like to go to “ Unless you are tired, dear Mrs. Blake.”
Sunday-school—did/not love Jesus. Oh! what shall I do P what
“ What I” I exclaimed.
shall I do P Where has she gone?’
“ Mother,” she said, dropping her spiritual eyes and blushing
“ Mrs. Blake, do not think I was bold; I,was ashamed to tell deeply. Then she whispered, “ I was only a pauper-house child.”
you of this before, for I was frightened afterwards myself, to think
“ A little queen, in all those attributes which elevate,” I an­
swered.
what I did, but I could not help it.”
“ But I have changed a great deal.”
“ Go on, Outty,” I said, with tearful eyes. I put my arm around
“ Yes, darling, you hardly would give me that answer you! gave
her, and the dear orphan Mtered, fearful lest I disapprove, of her
me then, when you said, ‘ Cutup anything I can get a chance to /
act. I gave her an encouraging caress; then she added—
“ And I kissed her, and said, ‘ Mina has gone to God—that That has always been a wonder to me, dear. You are so shy in
blessed God who loved her so, and who loves you and me so. Jesus everything else.”
“ Well, mother”—she blushed again and behaved a trifle em­
Christ never died to curse and condemn souls to ruin, but to save
them.’ I told her all the beautiful things you have told me. I barrassed—“ I revolted so at all—everything there, and hated
told her how wicked I was once because I believed the dead those coarse people, though I pitied them. I was getting dis­
couldn’t grow any better, and how I thought my mother and couraged ; and when you called me dear, it was so strange to my
father and Johnny are going up, up, every day and every hour, and ears I truly thought you was mocking my miseiy. Then I was so
how I knew I should meet them, for something whispered it to proud and so mortified all the time.”
“ Well, it is all over now, Outty; let’s forget it.”
me every day; and o h ! we talked a long, very long time; and
She made an effort to appear quite oblivious to her past, and in
when I came away she hugged me so tight and kissed me, and
whispered, ‘ Except ye be as one of these little ones;’ Bnd that is her own pretty way said, “ Please, one more question to-night P”
“ No, dear; on the morrow, I think. You must retire earlier.
what I stole over to the cemetery so softly for yesterday. I found
her there again; and she told me as true as she lived she believed I fear Cecil thinks I allow you to sit up too late at night; in feet he
me; for when she thought it all over and over, her reason told told me so.”
“ Told you so! How does he talk to you ? I cannot under­
her it was the truth. She asked me where I thought heaven was;
and if I thought the people there ever grew old. I told her I ’d stand it.”
“ A language, my child, I will teach you of sometime. It
ask you, and come in a few days and tell her all about it. Where
requires not the verbal utterance.”
do you think they are, Mrs. Blake P”
“ I talk aloud to mother and father and Johnny, but I get no
I could not answer immediately. I could not turn away from
reply; although, perhaps I can tell a little what you mean— I
that young face in its bearing of dignity and celestial beauty. I
can’t explain; but—” Her eyes wavered, the rich colour mounted
saw the spirit too visibly through the transparent flesh. I trembled.
her full forehead, and I knew she had commenced to realize the
I feared, despite my struggles to contravene the fear, that “ angels
fact o f conversing with our departed loved ones. True, she could
were whispering to her;” that they were weaving her green couch
not explain.
arched with flowers, for the rest of her spirit. As soon as I could
“ You have excited me to curiosity. I wish we might talk a
say, “ Thy will be done,” I answered my adopted daughter:
little more.” The longing of her heart to be at rest—-but discre­
“ Cutty dear, I believe we are very near our loved ones. The tion bade me hold fast to my decision; so I kissed her the “ good
spirit-world must be where our inner natures are, for they belong night,” making a promise I would, with God’s will, fulfil on the
to it. It is everywhere. The kingdom of heaven is within us. morrow.
Jesus said it was at hand. The spirit-land is real—substantial, I
I sat awhile before retiring, thinking of what I could do for the
believe. ‘ In my father’s house are many mansions. I go to pre­ orphan girl' I had taken to my heart and home. Devoid of stint, I
pare a place for you.’ O h ! how beautiful! John, when entranced, would lavish upon her all the good I would upon a legitimate
saw angels, lamps of fire, golden harps, thrones, and many other daughter. I congratulated myself upon my good fortune in secur­
realities. I believe, dear Cutty, we may have as well, trees and ing a child so congenial to my desires; what could I ask more ?
lakes and flowers and rivers, beautiful pictures, and beauty that we And she would return for all 1 might do for her, all T asked: love,
have aspired to here, but never received; from that power which obedience, devotion to truth, solace mayhap, for my declining
shall be unfolded from within, each spirit shall find its ultimate years.
gratification; our undeveloped souls cannot clasp the real, the true,
Sleep comes more readily to my wooing than a few months
but when this crude form shall have left us, or we have left it, we since. I am thankful for the boon; and ever shall I remember
shall germinate into the perfection of art.”
those hours of wakeful distrust ere I had found the link which
“ Oh! perhaps I shall paint that beautiful Madonna I so long to; binds the waiting one here to the waiting one there. I no longer
more beautiful, even, than that one in the parlour.’’
sighingly repeat Shakspeare’s—
“ 0 gentle Sleep—
“ Yes, Outty,I think so.” She clasped her hands and raised
Nature’s soft nurse, how havo I frighted thee,
her eyes to heaven. A Madonna herself, fit for Angelo, I thought.
That thou no more wilt woigli my eyelids down,
“ It seems hard for me to disconnect heaven and substantial scenety.
And steep my senses in forgetfulness y”
All creations have form; we are organised spiritual beings there, I
(To be continued.)
firmly believe, and therefore we require surroundings of substance
. —some sort of location. To conceive of shape without limit is
impossible. When we pray, we have an idea of heaven. ‘ Let
MISSION OF “ MARY STUART.”
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is done in M r. Burns, E d ito r o f M e d iu m a n d D a y b r e a k ,
heaven.’ ”
Dear Friend and Brother,—Some two months ago I wrote you a
“ O h!” exclaimed Cutty, interrupting me suddenly, “ how do letter introductory of Mrs. Anna Kimball, the specially-prepared
you think we feel when we die? I do not mean the suffering of medium of “ Mary Stuart,” known in this life as “ Qiieen of Scots.”
the body, but how does the spirit feel—what does it think when That letter you were so kind as to publish in your valuable journal,
it first goes away from the body ?”
with an editorial note calling attention to the same, for all of which
“ I believe, my dear, to a true, peaceful soul, the change is a I thank you. Such an introduction' as it contained, not only of an
beautiful transition from the darkness of disease to the illumined American medium, but a British spirit, may have seemed some­
mansions prepared above. I think it scarcely loses its conscious­ what strange; and it has occurred to me that a brief statement of
ness ; and while we look upon thj throes and spasms witli sympa­ the singular train of facts and circumstances that led me to the act
thising tears, the soul, all aflame with joy, is rising to its gain, of writing it, might not only be proper in itself, but might farther
which is our loss, listening to our wails of woe; pitying our earth subserve the ends of what I am compelled to regard as a new and
anguish, but placidly conscious of its own glorious transition. I interesting development in Spiritualism. I am the more desirous
think sorrow in the presence of the dying should be restrained as to make this statement, from the fact that I have received certain
far as possible. W e stand around the casket, scattering blossoms communications and direct impressions, which lead me to suspect
upon the pulseless heart; w e kiss the cold lips convulsively; we that the bright and lovely spirit who accompanies Mrs. Kimball
drop tears upon the marble brow; we wring our hands in deadly has not as yet been able to fully inaugurate the noble work she
anguish, calling upon the inanimate form for response, and lo ! close desires to accomplish in England, on account of various difficulties
by, the freed spirit—the angel flown from us, beholds with grief found to be unavoidable, and that the statement herewith to be
our ignorance, and whispers to other angels, ‘ O h! could they but given may, should you kindly consent to publish' it, contribute to
believe their teachings! They have had Moses and the prophets, the more complete opening of her way.
and they will not believe one from the dead, though that one speak,
The M e d iu m containing my letter is not now before me, but I
as it ever has spoken, in the-still small voice. 0 Cutty! I did not recollect stating in substance that I had, long previous to my first
know then, and he must have been grieved—my angel Cecil! Oh! interview with “ Mary Stuart,” discontinued the practice of con­
had I felt what I feel now, I never would have shed those bitter, sulting spirits through the mediumship of second persons, finding
bitter tears. Death is the door of life. Let us realise it—and we that, however useful it may sojnetimes be to others, no good to
shall, as quick as we become assured through study and reason, myself was derivable from that practice, but that the communicathat the body is only the external husk—that the spiritual, freeing 'tion which was unexpectedly opened between her and me at that
itself from its thraldom, the inner eyes are opened, and the soul time presented features so intrinsically important and striking as to
revels in the delights of the new life. Angels hold the door of the command my profoundeat attention. In the first place* I soon per­
upper realm ajar that we may peep in, and we turn away, accept­ ceived that I was in the presence of an intelligence who knew, with
ing the stone in place of the bread. 0 unbelieving world! when singular accuracy, the general facts of my previous history and
will ye listen and grow happy P Lat us study the soul of all present condition, and who appreciated my higher thoughts and
things. Let us grasp the light of reform, and stride up the ]>ath philosophisings seemingly better than any human bung on e^rth.
of progress. Let us remember, with the mind fixed on things Furthermore, at our first interview, and subsequently more in
i i i L ,.
detai^ B^e toli me what seemed to answer the incipient fulfilment
of.ipijophetiq. impressions.,that : had occuired to me many years
beforehand for which I had,been waiting, through darkness and
despondency, until the heart had grown sick through “ hope
deferred.” She told me that spirits, representatives from all the
nations of the .earth, had organised themselves ill the form of a
“ s t a r t h a t they had established a city, which we might know as
“ Spring Garden Oity,” and a spiritual congress, composed of
representatives of this grand community of spirits^ and that this
body held its regulai; and special sessions for deliberation upon
interhal policy, and .upon matters pertaining to this world. She
gave jtne to. understand that the “ Star Oircle,” organised, as she
averred, about the time spiritual manifestations first began to
appear* had now, by persistent efforts, obtained such command of
conditions, and such control over properly-constituted minds upon
the earth, as to insure the progressive outworking and final accom­
plishment of its aims, which were no less than the reorganisation
of this whole planet in harmony, peace, and love. The philo­
sophical principles on which this great work is to be accomplished
during the indefinite periods of the future were alluded to, and
constantly kept in view, as she discoursed with me.
She furthermore told me that the spirits of the “ Star Oircle,”
and more especially those representing England; were very desirous
that, as a first measure, “ strong batteries ” or centres of operation,
such as would bring multitudes of their earthly friends into rapport
and communication with them, should be established on that side
of the Atlantic, and that afterwards these influences should be used,
to help us on tide side; that the “ mother country ” and her giant
'*son on this side of the water should thus, through the mediation of
ascended spirits from both countries, be reunited in loving and
spiritual embrace, and that the great Anglo-Saxon-Norman race,
containing the elements of all races, and forming the vanguard of
civilising forces, might then march forward with irresistible
power to the conquest of all national, social, moral, and spiritual
inharmonies, and to the inauguration of the era of universal peace
and goodwill among men.
Here is a scheme which, from its very grandeur, beauty, and
apparent consistency, cannot, as it seems to me, fail to chal­
lenge the respectful attention of all good and- spiritual minds, to
whom it may make its appeal, whether they can believe in its
entire practicability or not. It iB a scheme which, if it could even
secure a respectable and co-operative effort to carry it out, would
place Spiritualism on a new footing, Buch as would compel the
respect of the whole world. It would place it in the light of a
great and beneficently organising power, and gradually bring to
a close the long night of chaos and disorder through which it has,
during all these years, been passing. I beseech you, my brother,
and those of your readers who may feel an interest in the foregoing
statements, to look into this matter, and satisfy yourselves as to
what it all means. Let us have those “ strong batteries ” esta­
blished, if established they can be. “ Mary Stuart” communicates
through many mediums (she seems almost ubiquitous), but I should
judge through none so well and reliably as through Mrs. Kimball,
whom she has specially prepared from birth; and I hope that the
good friends with whom this lady may meet will so strengthen
her by their kindly sympathies, that no untoward influences acting
upon her exceedingly susceptible nature may in any degree dis­
qualify her for the great work that is before her.
As I see I cannot say all I wish to say in one short communica­
tion, I will here close by begging the liberty of writing you another
letter, in which I shall speak of the “ Star Circle” from the stand­
point of a revelation given me in a night-vision so long ago as
1848, at the time I was, by a spirit-voice, called away from my
dear fiiend, A. J. Davis, to pursue a new and independent line of
development, all of which appears to have had reference to what is
now being given.—Fraternally yours,
W il l ia m F is h b o u g h .
91, South Third Street, Brooklyn, E. D., New York,
January 26th, 1876.
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wasminus a certain amount, whioh was, indde up.by, theoMthatwas
found lying on the floor. Professor Eooles* a lecturer froih the WfeBt,
succeeded Professor Denton, and gave gre^ satisfaction, from hisileatned
and eloquent discourses. Professor Eoo%, illustrated, by experiments,
certain faots relating to the laws and properties of scatter from the
latest discoveries of modem soienoe, ondthenshowedhoweveryfching
was tending to the admission by scientists of.an invisible realm, regarded
by them at present as “ unknowable.” These lectures, and those by
MoBes Hull at Lurline Hall, are at the preSeiit tinib the Only dned going
on in connection with Spiritualism in this City. For nearly five years a
Mrs. Flpyd has given free leotures twice oh Sunday; (This lady U a fair
trance-speaker, and her efforts were sustained entirely by the libbrality
of a gentleman, who now considers he has done hiB part in the matter,
and the leotures are consequently discontinued; so there is really no
“ free Gospel” of Spiritualism to be heard in the whole.oity. It is a
pity, BurrOunded as we are by attractive churohes, accessible to anyone,
that something cannot be done to put Spiritualism before the publio
without the barrier of a ten or twenty-Ceiit. fee. There is no dolitit
but that, if this were done, Professor Denton, instead of leotilring
to a oouple of hundred people, would be htard by as many thbusands, and the good done more than tenfold1
, beoailse under the febsvstem. The audienoe is for the most part made up of believers, and
they are not the ones who need preaohing to, but “ they that are siok.”
And yet there is no laok of well-to-do Spiritualists; The Spiritual
Scientist, in its notioe of the farewell reoeption to Mrs. Lloyd, says, “ In
the large, though very seleot oompany, it gave us very great pleasure to
see present several gentlemen well-known in business oiroles, wealthy,
and moving in the first oiroles of sooiety.” It then goes on to state that
these do not publicly identify themselves with the movement; but there
are hundreds of others who do, of the same stamp, and avowed Spiri­
tualists; and yet nothing is done in Boston, the head-quarters of
Spiritualism, and the “ hut of the universe,” to place the ttuth before
the world, “ without money, and without priob.” What a contrast to
the proselytizing efforts of the various religious bodies, both Catholic and
Protestant. With them no money is spared, no self-sacrifioe is wanting
to sustain their faith. The words of Herbert Spenoer, as applied to
Christians, when the efficaoy of the voluntary system was called in
question, are now applioable to the case of Spiritualism. He speaks of
Christianity as having “ failed in animating its ministers with its own
spirit of self-sacrifice, and failing to arouse in its devotees a spark of its
own generosity.”
In my last I spoke of a Mr. Evans of New York as a genuine medium
for spirit-photographB. Since then his integrity has been called in
question, and fraud has been laid at his door. I am sorry to say these
charges are not without foundation; at the same time I am of opinion
that the eridenoe is strongly in favour of his being a genuine medium.
On seeing the oharges against him in the papers, I wrote to a gentleman
at New York who has had a great deal of experienoe with him, and in
reply, he says: “ You need not be at all distressed by the fast that you
have endorsed Mr. Evans as a genuine medium for photographic
manifestations, for it is a fact and a truth tbat be is suoh, notwithstand­
ing any hue and cry that may be raised against him on account of his
questionable conduct; and for his conduot I do not know whether he
is to blame or not. He is a medium, and negative to all sorts of in­
fluences. and may be in his singular conduct the victim of spirits.
Indeed, I am disposed to think from my long experience with mediums,
their being so negative, and subjeot to all sorts of influenoeB, is the
reason that we see so many of them so often appear in doubtful
positions.” These words afford a key to a good deal that is inexplicable
with mediums. I consider, however, that suspicion against their honesty
to be for the most part unwarranted. Mr. Hazard, in an experience of
several years, says he has met with but one oase of imposition, and
of that he is not quite assured. This agrees with my own experienoe.
All the ridiculous acousations against the Eddy’s, and the suspicions '
entertained regarding their mediumship, I am satisfied, are without
foundation. Nothing definite is charged against them—it is all in the
shape of surmise. I have no doubt whatever that all I witnessed, as
recorded in the Medium, was perfectly genuine. What makes the matter
so much the worse is that these unfounded charges and unwarranted
doubts come, for the most part, from Spiritualists; and it is to this, and
the equivocal oonduct of Colonel Oloott respecting these mediums, that
doubt and soepticism are fostered in the public mind on the subject of
Spiritualism, and the recognition of a great truth delayed. Then asto
the charges againBt their character, my experience does not. bear these
out—I had nothing to oomplain of in their conduct towards me; and
Miss Lizzie Doten, with whom I talked over the matter, says the same.
Indeed, I think, when it is considered that they were brought tip in a
mountainous region, almost beyond the bounds of civilisation, and with­
out the advantages of education, that their general deportment is muoh
better than eould have been expeoted under the oircumBtanoes. That
they may act-discourteously at times is quite possible; their conduct is
doubtless suited to the occasion, the spirits being able to read the cha­
racter of tbqir customer, and influence them to aot accordingly. In Spite
of all these drawbacks and apparently discouraging circumstances, it is
gratifying to know that Spiritualism is making a rapid advance, and
cannot fail, before long, to gain a recognition in the minds of all eduoated
people. A very important instrument in making the general pnblio
acquainted with Spiritualism is the Sunday Herald. This is the Sunday
edition of the leading daily Boston paper, and one of its leading features
is a well-prepared article on Spiritualism, made up of ohoice paragraphs
and tbe most striking facts in connection with the subjeot. It is obvious
that muoh good is accomplished in this way, for the paper in question
reaches a class of minds that the spiritual papers do not, and I may
mention, as an enoouragement to other papers to do likewise, that its
circulation within the last six months has been doubled, and is now
about 50,000. I do not state this under the supposition that the spiri­
tual news has oonduced to this result, but rather to show that the
introduction of Spiritualism has not militated against itB interests.
Boston, January 13.
R obebt C ooper.
SPIRITUALISM IN AMERICA.
Dear Mr. Burns,—In my last I intimated that there were signs that
Spiritualism was about to emerge from the dark cloud that overshadowed
it, andto assume a more healthy appearance. Looking on the surface
of things there is not muoh to bear out this statement, and we might
imagine, in some respects, that nations were retrograding instead of
advancing. A few months ago an attempt was made to collect the
disintegrated elements together, and for a time there appeared a fair
promise of success; but the establishment of a society on a comprehen­
sive basis, under the name of the “ American Spiritual Institute,”
collapsed before it got into working order. This was occasioned not
from any want of zeal on the part of the promoters, or from any laok of
support by the spiritual publio, but through the dissensions arising
from the, attempt to absorb the existing Children’s Lyceum and the
Ladies’ Aid Sooiety. It attempted too muoh, and this caused its failure.
The society has not been dissolved, and may, therefore, some day, whed
the.prpper time comes, start anew like a phoenix rising from ite ashes.
TW lectures and meetings that now take place are due to private enter­
prise. Dr. Gardner, who has always' been usefully engaged in these
m ^ y - a t present “ running ” lectures at Paine Memorial Hall. For
the first two months Profesior William Denton ocoupiedthe platform,
afld di^ouilSe^ Very eloqiientlly and effectively on Spiritualism, and on
getjlogiisTand astronomical as well as other interesting subjeots. At
three of these leotures Mr. Hardy sat for moulds, and obtained casts of
hands and faces, to the'astonishment and satisfaction of large audiences.
A:test afforded: oir these oooaitoilk'ig %drth Mentioning. Before tthe
We have reoieved per Mrs. Tebb the first number of Voice of Angels,
bucket,containing theihotwater andpfafflne was p it under the 'tahlfe, it “ a monthly journal editedatid managed by spirits?’ “ L. Judd Pardee ”
was acay®te}y;weighedby a commitree.'-;At the/conclusion <)f the Sitting is editor-in-ohief. It is published by D. C. DehtohoVe, 5, Dwight Street,
it was again weighed, when it was found that the weight of the bucket Boston, MasB., U.S.A.
--R ebruary IS, M 6 .
THE jffiSDRTM AUD DAYJBBEA&
MRS. KIMBALL ANDMR. BURNS AT DOUGHTY HALL
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t Mrs. Kimball was requested by her guides to point out in the room
feeveral fine healers, to two of whom she direoted her remaining observa­
tions. One of these possessedeSitliih^impoitant qualities,'<Sf
tliat
could only be developed by the exeroise of the healine-power, not as a
profession, but as an evolving element of his being. The otber was Mr.
.Linton, whowas said to possess rare healing-power, and who ought to
devpte himself professionally to that work; but his life had been an
almost oontinued warfare between two classes of Epirit-influenoes con­
tending for supremacy over him, the one to preaoh and speak, the other
to heal. His aura was of a very universal character, and his abilities
eminently fitted him for spiritual work. Sis intense individuality,
however, had impelled him to shape hiB own oourse, and thuB had led
him (o follow in the main the ohief bent of his inclination, vizv leoturing
and speaking. The oombined exercise of the two gifts would make him
a useful worker in the cause of human good. Three physipians weW his
chief spirit-guides for healing, and for the other departments of hia work
a great variety of spirits controlled him, and thus he became a perfect
battery of spirit-power.
In confirmation of this delineation it maybe stated that it agrees with
communications roceived through Mrs. Hardy and other mediums,
although Mrs. Kimball oould have had no means of knowing of these, or
of Mr. Linton’s personal history.
On Sunday next the subject of “ Healing-Mediumship ” will be
resumed by Mrs. Kimball, and doubtless it will be a rare opportunity
for all who are interested in this most practical and important phase of
Spiritual development.
thick and fast, that Douglity Hfjll^houldbe
____„ ___ ' laab^.is a fresh tribute
to the imporMrioe ittaohed to the form of mi liumship presented by
Mfs.Kimball.
" (
Follovring the dourtb previously adopted, Mrs. Kimball introduced
heraelf by rehding ‘'The Angel of Healing,” frorn Lizzie Doten’s Poems,
which was'givfln with mufch effeot.
Mr. Burns gave an address on “ Clairvoyance*’’ a subjeot now some­
what prominently before Spiritualists, and Eluded to the psychometric
faculty manifested in suoh a remarkable manner by Mrs. Kimball. He
wentitiqto a floientjfio exposition of ordinary vision, and the modus
opcrandi of th,e jenses, showing, very olearly that the organs of the five
senses were but instruments,and that the ultimate perception of external
nature Ijay exclusively with tlje mind, or inner consciousness. There
were, however, conditions under whioh that inner oonsoiousness could
dispense With the ordinary material organsin acquiring a knowledge of
theouter mliversd, as in the case of those who could read with the back
of ihd hokd, finger, foot, or the<solar plexus. He discussed the various
degrees and:kinds of clairvoyance, explaining thein by the aid of recog­
nised spirit phenomena. Allusion was made to the ps;
of the mesmerist in inducing the olairvoyant faculty. “ Whether,” it was
asked, “ in cases of distant vision, does the spirit leave the body and
actually visit tbe soenes so aoourately desoribed, or has the spirit the
power, as it were, to span all space ?” “ Or, are there spirits attendant
upon the clairvoyant who do the work and then impress the medium ?”
Those and many other most interesting questions were gone into in some
REVIVAL OF THE MARYLEBONE ASSOCIATION.
detail, and were illustrated by a store of facts that had fallen within the
On Tuesday evening a well attended meeting was held at Quebeo
speaker's spiritualistic experience. But we forbear recording these now, Hall, 25, Great Quebeo Street, in aocordanoe with a notioe which had
as in ah early number of this journal a more elaborate report of the previously appeared in the Medium. Mr. C. White was called to the
address Will'be given.
chair. The greater portion of the evening waB spent in conversation,
Mrs. Kim,ball explained that psyohometry is a phase of clairvoyance. explaining the objeot of the meeting. Mr. Hunt felt the necessity of a
When she reads a oharaoter it is by that means. The clairvoyant is local association like what had formerly existed, and whioh had been
brought en rapport with the person desiring the delineation, or it may the means of introducing the question to many who were now Btaunoh
be done by the aid of the guardian spirits of the individual, or by a Spiritualists. He moved a resolution tbat a new association be formed
spirit who undertakes, as it were, the commission.
on the basis of the old one, to which members subBoribed one penny a
In regard to the spirit leaving the form when another spirit is con­ week.
trolling, that is a fact. It can at such times visit any part of the world.
Mr. Tilby seconded the proposition, defining his idea of the associa­
But there must in suoh a case be a rapport or a point of attraction tion as a means of introducing Spiritualism to investigators and for
that draws it. The spirit of the medium (Mrs. Kimball) often in this Spiritualists to make further inquiry into the subjeot.
way quits her bodily frame. At that very moment, although the en­
Mr. Maynard supported the resolution, which was oarried.
hancement was by no means perfect, her spirit, in company with three
It was aho resolved that the old name be retained, viz., “ The Maryothers, had gone to visit her daughter in America. She had been at lebone Association of Inquirers into Spiritualism.” A long discussion
times in this condition for days. Pew, very few, can comprehend what ensued on the terms of membership and the privileges to be conferred
transpires in the sphere of a medium, beoause they are more exclusively on subscribers.
under the domination of spiritual laws.
Mr. Hocker observed that the old Association jjpve facilities to inves­
It is not well understood that several spirits may be at the same time tigators to attend seances which could hot be attained in private. Books
operating through a medium,giving out portionsof their own individu­ . were lent free, but tea-meetings and special gatherings had to be paid
ality, and thereby intensifying the power of the medium, and over­ for. He recommended tbat investigators form a olub, hire the room one
coming difficulties that may be presented. This iB especially oonspiououB evening a week from the Association, hold a series of seanoes for investi­
in the department of healing. The diagnosis of disease would often gation, and from weekly contributions collect a sufficient sum to obtain
fail were there not a band of spirits to assist the medium. And the the services of a powerful physical medium.
curative efficacy is often the result of a combination of magnetic forces. 9 1 Mrs. Hallock thought the Hall should be well oleaned by women who
A very clairvoyant eye is needed to probe the causeB of disease, and ho were Spiritualists and in earnest in all they did, and that some form of
cure is effected till the cause be removed. Every body is a temple for oonsecration or house-warming should be held to thoroughly psyohoevery spirit so far as manifestations can be produced thereby.
logise the place.
Mr. Burns inquired: “ What is it that constitutes rapport ?”
It was ultimately determined that the subscribers should pay one shil­
Mrs. Kimball’s control replied: We understand it as a blending of ling per quarter, and for that sum members should be entitled to the
spirit with spirit. To that perfect blending there muBt be love. It is use of books and the UBe of the Hall three evenings in tbe week, the
the element that gives force to the magnetio life to overcome the posi- others being retained for the benefit of the funds. The eleotion of
tivefless of conditions. A healing medium must be possessed of a large officers was then proceeded with. President, Mrs. Hallock; secretaries,
amount of that element. It brings to him all healing spirits on the one Mr. Tilby and Mr. Drake ; committee, Messrs. Hocker, White, Foulger,
side, and conveys soft, balmy influences to the wounded soul and body. Hunt, Taylor, and Harvey, with power to add to their number.
The more of the loving element there is in a medium, the more perfect
It was arranged that on Thursday evening the oommittee should meet
the work. Rapport is much favoured by prayer and aspiration, but prayer to draw up rules, &o., which will be presented to a public meeting, to
is not so effeotive as love. It is a complaint of some people that they be held on Tuesday evening, February 22, at the Quebeo Hall, 25, Great
have attended seanoes for years, and yet none of tbeir own spirit-friends Quebec Street.
have 'oommunicated. It is because the great attracting power of love
On Saturday evening a conversational meeting will be held, when all
has not been thrown off in a degree to bring them. It is not through Spiritualists in the district who are interested in the succoss of the
will-power they oome. It iBthrough the outgoing sympathy of the in­ Society are invited to be present?
terior nature. Let there be a ring of true harmony between spirit and
spirit, or between mortal and spirit; let eaoh thrill, as it were, with one
DR. SEXTON AT CAVENDISH ROOMS.
common pulse, and though the forma may differ, and the course of
On Sunday afternoon last a'publio meeting was held in the Cavendish
existence even be diverse, yet there will be tbe spiritual rapport. Love Rooms, in connection with Dr. Sexton’s Sunday servioes, at whioh a
is the true affinitiser of aU souls.
considerable gathering of friends took place. The object of the meeting
Mrs. Kimball, referring to an observation by Mr. Burns to the effect was a sort of inauguration of Dr. Sexton’s new church, and was held
that he was not a clairvoyant, said that, taken in its ordinary sense, with a view of suggesting arrangements for the future. The ohair was
that may be true. Nevertheless, he had a very olairvoyant mind-one taken by G. Bell Galloway, Esq., who, after the singing of a hymn and
that could olearly analyse, and keenly distinguish the true from the a short prayer, made some very appropriate remarks. Addresses were
false. He was described as deeply clairvoyant from the coronal region delivered by Mr. F. M. Parkes, Mr. G. R. Turpin, Mr. Thomas Turner,
of the brain. Almost tbe same thoughts that he gives under the in­ Dr. Pearce, and others. Dr. Sexton himself delivered a short address,
fluence of his spirit-guides he could give through his own brain. That in which he stated his views and opinions, and explained the course that
mental olairvoyanoe is a phase of the power, and gives facility in de- he intended to adopt in future. He had had, he said, nolaokof pulpits
lineating oharaoter, which she was sure Mr. Bums must possess in a offered to him, some of whioh were riohly endowed, but at present he
high degree.
did not see his way clear to tbe joining of any sect, and should, there­
On account of indisposition, it was not deemed prudent to tax her fore, at all events for a time, carry on his work, as he had done in the .
energies, willing as she herself was, to any great extent. Nevertheless, past, on an independent basis. He had commended his publlo oareer as
Mrs. Kimball desired to give one or two
a minister of the Gospel, and fo that position he bad again returned,
and to it he should devote the rest of his life. Above all things, how­
P sychometric D elineations.
ever, in his preaohing he must ba true to his conscientious oonvictibhs.
For the reason just stated, however, the control did not deem it After the public meeting there was a tea provided, to whioh between’
prudent to enter with any minuteness into physical characteristics.
forty and fifty persons sat down.
Taking up an objeot that had been oollected, the property of a gentle
In the evening, Dr. Sexton delivered a discourse on the subject of
man present, she entered into his spiritual surroundings, making refer “ Without God in the World,” whioh was most attentively listened to.
enoe to a guardian spirit who attended him, and under whose influence The congregation was good, especially when the most unfavourable
he would become an inspirational and writing-taedium.
weather that prevailed was taken into consideration.
The presence of several spirit-physicians was then indicated by Mrs
On Sunday next Dr. Sexton will deliver two discourses as usual.
Kimball, one of them “ Dr. A'uerhetby,” who, she said, formerly resided Service at eleven and seven.
on those premises. This was a remarkable test, inasmuoh as Mrs. KimbalL had no previous knowledge of the fact here stated, and the Doctor
“ P rophetic.” — A provincial correspondent writes:—“ 1 goto ——
has .bieqn, frequently seen by clairvoyants to be present at these Sunday to-morrow on business whioh ‘ Sunshine’ intubated to. mein London
evening, serriqes,. and generally attaching himself more or leBs closely'to I eighteen months a^o, and whioh, &t that time, I had hot the Remotest
Mr. Linton. That was the case on Sunday last.
1 thought would ever•occupy
oocupy my attention.”
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avail themselves o f the Medium. Parcels sent promptly b y m ail or ship at cost
prioe. Special Editions m ay be prepared for particular localities. A small
supplement added to the Medium Would make a cheap and good looal organ in
any part o f the world,
All such orders, and communications for the Editor, should be addressed
to, Jahes Bushs, Office o f Thb Medium, IS, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury
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The Mbdiuh is sold by all newsvendors, and supplied by the whole­
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, The Publisher co-operates heartily with friends of the cause in the
establishment of local agencies for the circulation of the literature.
Advertisements inserted in the Medium at 6d. per line. A series by
contract.
Legacies on behalf of the cause should be left in the name of “ James
Burns.”
The Spiritual Institution is the “ principal organ” of the cause in
Great Britain. Thousands of pounds have been expended, only a small
proportion of which has been subscribed by the public. All Spiritualists
are earnestly invited to sustain the operations of the Spiritual Institu­
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK
F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 18, 1876.
HINTS TO NORMAL SPEAKERS.
During the last few weeks a deep interest has been aroused on
the question of platform teaching in connection with Spiritualism.
The value of this agency, and how best to supply it, is of great
importance to the promoter of the cause. It is not to be expected
that a lecture, or any number of lectures, will make every man
who listens thereto a Spiritualist. Such a result has taken place
on the part of those who from their clear perceptions of truth can
distinguish it without the usual process of sensuous demonstration.
The province of the platform is not, however, so much to make
people Spiritualists, as to explain the position of the Spiritualist,
incite to personal investigation, and show how to fall about it.
There is no form of public advocacy easier than that of Spiri­
tualism. It is primarily a question of fact, and any person, male
or female, who can give an intelligent narrative of what has been
read or experienced may succeed as a platform worker. The sub­
ject is sufficiently comprehensive to occupy every class of intellect.
The simplest mind can tell the results of a seance or express its
opinion regarding the phenomena, describe a test, or give reasons
for supposing that a certain spirit which was recognised really
manifested. Simple explanations of matters of experience of the
kind just noticed are really the best means of introducing the
question to the public. The mistake of all teachers is to escape
the mark by shooting high over the heads of their pupils. We
must begin with people where they are, coming home as near as
possible to their every-day life, and leading them on to that which
is somewhat ahead of them.
Looking at the question in its wider developmant, it might be
divided into sections as follows: — 1. Archaic Spiritualism; the
existence of Spiritualism in past ages and civilisations, a; taught
by bistory, materials for which might be gathered from such
works as Howitt’s ‘ ‘ History of the Supernatural in all Ages and
Nations.” 2. Spiritualism in different Religions—see Brerior’s
“ Two Worlds.” 3. Spiritualism in the Old Testament. 4. The
Spiritual Teachings of Jesus. 5. Apostolic Spiritualism. 6. Spiri­
tualism in the Christian Ohurch, succeeding the apostolic age.
On these points much information may be derived from Peeble’s
“ Seers of the Ages,” and many other works on Spiritualism. The
poets and literary men of modern times supply much valuable
matter, indicating the universality of tbe spiritual faith. Then the
scientific side of the inquiry might be taken up, beginning with
mesmerism, clairvoyance, and other forerunners of Spiritualism;
its .origin in America, and its progress in that country, as told in
Mrs*.Hardinge’s “ History of Bpiritualism.” The various phe­
nomena and forms of mediumship may be described, and an
evening profitably spent wholly in narrating the experience of any
one medium, many of whom are even at present before the public.
The various experiments of scientific men, such as Orookes and
Wallade, might be brought forward. Mr. Wallace’s book on
“ Miracles and Modern Spiritualism ” contains, in addition to his
own, testimonies o f distinguished persons in all the higher walks
of mind. 'Then there may be gathered up various explanations
that have been rendered of the modus operandi of the manifesta­
tions, following which might be introduced the philosophy of the
question so'ably worked,1out in Mr. Wtdlace’s “ Defence, and in
many other works. Mre, TappanVOrations exhibit the teachings
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F ^ ruaby 18, 1876.
of the spirits, and numberless other examples might be adducef
Following onthis, the speaker could take up:the influence of
Spiritualism, and its teacnings upon individual life and, sooial
reform; point to healing, purity of life," clearness of intellectual
perception, inventions, social and political reforins, and the! intro­
duction of the higher life among men bn earth as a practical
religion. The consoling influence of communion between the
bereaved soul and the departed beloved ones might be dwelt upon,
and the restraining power which spiritual influence has upon the
waywardness of human character.
Lastly, it might be shown that the Deity ministere to the soul
through circumstances^ the most important of which are at pre­
sent unknown to us, and that the links in the spiritual chain may
be somewhat apprehended through Spiritualism, and theitf practi­
cal importance realised. The field thus opens to suoh an extent
that the mind can scarcely grasp its outlines, yet affording every
individual scope for work, whether intellectual or practical.
In such a syllabus as the above there is scope for some thou­
sands of separate discourses, and yet the bank would be far from ex­
hausted. Each item named might be viewed by a number of
individuals from their relative standpoints, and the .truths con­
tained in each point be brought home in every possible variety of
way.
We hope the friends of Spiritualism, wherever they are, or
whatever their capacity may be, will at once set to work and con­
stitute themselves teachers of spiritual truth. Everybody can do
his part. Experience and literature open their ample stores to all,
and there is no bigot with his sCathing anathema or binding creed
to chain or terrify the worker in God’s vineyard. What is wanted
is more intelligence and culture among Spiritualists. In making
this remark, we do not throw any aspersion on the “ uneducated,
so-called. We find that those who consider themselves “ educated”
are by far the most impracticable in being generally useful, in­
tellectually or morally, in the movement. It is from the humble
and recipient mind, that has but little academical pride, that
the best results have proceeded. What we mean by education
is knowledge of the truth, and ability to express it clearly and
comprehensively to others. To learn to do so is the grandest
school, and that which the most highly educated have to work
out for themselves after they have finished their collegiate career.
Towards this great educational purpose we have for. years toiled
in the diffusion of our literature. We have cast upon the soil
many thousands of volumes, which are to-day bringing forth fruits.
Every house should have a library of choice works on Spiritualism,
and every new adherent should make it his business to thoroughly
understand the subject, and introduce his literature or his ex­
perience to his friends. By this methodical plan of work, society
may soon be permeated by spiritual knowledge, and the workers
will, in their own mental enlightenment, receive the highest reward
which it is possible to attain, a reward which losses, wars, or
revolutions cannot take from them, but which, as an imperishable
treasure, will form their possessions in the eternal future.
A WARNING TO MEDIUMS.
For some months public mediums in London have been annoyed
by visits from persons who are evidently detectives, and engaged
in trapping them into the snare of the law. The successful means
by which spirit-guides have been enabled to discover the objecf of
these messengers, and give them full proof of the genuineness of
mediumship, is an interesting fact.
More recently there have been observed indications that a con­
spiracy is at work in order to inflict on mediums sham exposures,
and even violent assaults upon the spirit-forms. We would
earnestly recommend that mediums.band themselves together for
mutual protection, and that the friends of the cause sustain them
in every possible way. No strangers should, on any account, be
admitted to physical seances. These unscrupulous conspirators
might clandestinely drop near the medium, prepared masks,
drapery, &c., to simulate spirit-forms, and thus give, if nothing
more, much temporary annoyance. Even some who profess to be
Spiritualists, but whose motives are not very palpable, should be
kept at a distance.
This infliction is the inevitable reaction against the manner in
which the phenomena have been offered wholesale to the un­
deserving public. The counter-movement will necessarily institute
a more conservative method of procedure, bringing the subject
before a much higher class of observers, and eliciting phenomena
of a superior order. In a short time the mania of petty persecution
will pass away. The ascertained facts will become part of public
opinion, and, higher manifestations having been meanwhile
developed, a new outburst may be favourably expected.
The work of the Spiritualist at the present time should be more
in the direction of educating public opinion than exhibiting facts
beyond the comprehension of the uninitiated mind. Already there
is stored up a mass of reliable evidence which, for some time to
come, may form subject-matter for public teachings; and when that
has been well appropriated which the Bpirit-world has bestowed,
another and further lesson will be administered. At this time
more than any other within our experience, it is demanded that
Spiritualists stand firmly together and support each other in the
defence of the truth already attained, and for the cautious investi­
gation of that which is yet undefined.
D ablikotok.— Mr. J. J. Morse will deliver a trance address on Sun­
day evening, February 20, at six o’olook, in the Spiritual Institution, 1,
Mount Street, adjoining the Turkish Baths, Valley Street, Darlington,
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Febbuabt 18,. 187?.
TgB.MTO^PM, .AMO, DAYBREAK,
THE SALE OF “ HAFED.”
The publisher has been apprised by Messrs. Cassell, Petter,
and Galpin that certain of the drawings in “ Hafed ” somewhat
resemble pictures in their Family Bible, and they desire’ to
restrain the sale of the work. There can be no doubt what­
ever of the fact that the pictures were given by direct action
o f the spirits, a? the book sets forth, whatever maybe the
source whence the ideas embodied in the pictures were derived.
This circumstance may lead to investigations of great import­
ance connected with the manner in which communications of
various kinds are given to the world through these phenomena.
Meanwhile no further copies of “ Hafed ” will be supplied.
OUR T A L E -“ INTUITION.”
For seven penny stamps we will send the M e d i u m from the
beginning of the year, containing all of the tale. Do not. deny
yourselves the advantage of beginning at Chapter I.
MRS. KIMBALL’S RECEPTIONS.
With the exception of that on Wednesday evening, at eight
o'clock, for spiritual advice and development, Mrs. Kimball will
convene all her meetings and seances by private arrange­
ment. To secure a seat at the limited Wednesday Evening
Conferences application must be made by letter in advance, and
a fee of 5s. is paid on entrance. When her engagements per­
mit, Mrs. Kimball receives Bitters for private seances during
the day. Terms, one guinea. Address — 2, Vernon Place,
Bloomsbury Square, W.C.
A COMMON WANT.
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Contents o f the “ Medium” for this week,
The late Bev. Jabez Burns...
Intuition. By Mrs. J?. Kingman. A
Ta'e. Continued ...
-..............69
Mission o f “ Mary Stuart ”
... 101
Spiritualism In Amerioa ..............102
Revival o f the Marylebone Assooi103
ation
S r . Sexton at Cavendish Booms
, 103
Mrs. Kim ball and Mr. Barns at
103
Doughty Hall
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, 101
Hints to Normal Speakers ...
101
A W arning to Mediums
...
. 105
jDr. Sexton in the North
. 105
Notice o f a Publio Meeting...
105
Home for Spiritualists
Mrs. Kimball and Mr. Linton at
Doughty Hall
........................105
Mrs. Kimball’s Monday Evening
................................... 105
Reception
The Sale o f " H a fe d ”
..............105
ft
Page
OurTalB—"In tu ition ”
.................106
lira. Kimball’s Beoeptlons' and
Beanoes
...
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A Common Want
■ ... ...105 .
The Bamford Boys at Nottingham 10S
The Bamford B o y s a t Progressive
College
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... 10S
A Masonio Spirit
................................................. 107
Seanoea with the Bamford Boys ... 107
Phenomena at Sheffield ................. 107
Bishop Anokland
........................... 107
Mr. Morse at O hoppington................ 103
Dream iLife
...................................... 108
B arrow -in -F u rn ess............................108
Conference o f Spiritual W orkers...' 108
Miss Bessie Williams at W alsall ... 109
Mr. Morse’s Appointm ents,............ 109
Seances and Meetings during the
W e e k .................................................110
Advertisements
...
110, 111, 112
NOTICE OF A PUBLIO MEETING.
At the request of a few friends of Mr. Hudson, we give notice
that on Wednesday evening, February 23rd, a public’meeting will
he held at the Spiritual Institution, 15, Southampton Row, for the
purpose of instituting steps to give an exhibition of spirit-photographs in London, enlarged and thrown on the screen by the lime­
light. The proceeds of the exhibition are to be presented to
Mr. Hudson, as some acknowledgment of the advantages he has
conferred on the investigation of Spiritualism, through his medium­
ship as a spirit-photographer.
It is hoped that sufficient willing hands will be forthcoming to
form the necessary organisation to cany out this purpose. Wed­
nesday evening, February 23rd, at eight o’clock.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Numbers in this dietriot have devoted
HOME FOR SPIRITUALISTS.
their most earnest and patient attention to Spiritualism for some con­
siderable time. While appreciating the laudable endeavours to incul­
The recent reticence on this matter has arisen from no de­
cate the prinoiples of truth advanced by your excellent lectures, recog­ clining interest, but exclusively from the proverbial “ law’s
nising the good influences arising from the recent tranoe addresses here, delay.” The draft lease of the premises designed for the Home
and trusting further to benefit by the anitcipated visit o f Mr. Morse, yet has just received Mr. Martheze’s signature, and it is hoped that
we must admit, and not disguise from ourselves, that much more is re­
the business details will now proceed, without further impedi­
quired by and from us. Our faith demands confirmation by praotical
ment, to a satisfactory issue. Next week the plans in contem­
demonstration, which, after all, is the only sound method of impressing
plation will be more fully entered upon.
R. L in t o n .
oonviotion.
Spiritual Institution, 15, Southampton Row, W.C.
W e oontinually read in the M edium of marvellous manifestations in
the home oirole, and devoutly yearn for the same, wondering how much
longer W6 are to be shut out in the cold and left in our present condi­
MRS. KIMBALL AND MR. LINTON AT DOUGHTY .
tion o f doubts and fears.
HALL.
W e naturally and religiously desire to be brought into communion
OnSundav
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£le&rt?, be constrained to visit us in our homes, from motives purely not
offer some remarks on the same topic. Seeing that during
loving, the grandest results would follow.
Would not the good influences (spirits), which hover around and the past few months there has been a great revival of the
follow suoh mediums, interchange thoughts with the influences whioh healing power in our midst, and that by Mrs. Kimball’s psy­
are oontinually around us, yet, perohance, prevented from communi­ chometric faculty the power, where latent, is readily detected,
cating with ourselves by barriers whioh we may have quite unconsoiously the meeting on Sunday next promises to be one of the most
set up ?
practically useful that has been held for some time. Let all
Might not the medium and his ethereal attendants, by their power who crave for guidance flock to Doughty Hall for the light
and sympathy, introduce our guides to us ? Rapport oncft established,
which the spirit-world will throw upon this matter. Especially
the thread o f oommunioation in our grasp, might we not be then left to
let healers be there in great force. Doughty Hall,. 14, Bed­
work out our development to the highest phases in the search of this
ford Row, Holborn. Commence at seven. Admission free.
grand truth ?
Seeing that pleasing manifestations have taken plaoe in so many home
MRS. KIM BALL'S MONDAY EVENING RECEPTION.
ciroles, we oan see nothing in reason to forbid suoh in any home oircle
Inclemency o f weather had little or no effeot on the assembling together
where a band of true-hearted men meet, anxiously desiring that truth
of those mediums who from week to week attend at the Spiritual Insti­
shall manifest itself in their midst.
W e implore such a consummation in order to feel confident of the tution to listen to the spiritual truths and guiding sentiments that fall
truth of Spiritualism, which would thus enable us to declare our con­ from Mrs. Kimball’s lips.
After an invooation by Miss Eagar, Mr. Linton opened the proceed­
victions oonsoientiously and decisively to its adversaries. We wish to
be satisfied in our homes, without there being the faintest shadow of re- ings by asking a question based on some statements of a scientific nature
proaoh or suspicion that we have been duped by trioksters and their that had found utteranoe on the previous Monday evening. Allusion
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___, having
- - „ their
- - hearts in the had been made by Mrs. Kimball’s guides to the orbital revolution o f the
accessories. Doubtless
there are
many who,
noble work, would gladly avail themselves of such a. field for missionary I earth, and to what he understood as the non-permanenoe of the oblilabour to advanoe the cause in our midst.
I quity of the earth’s axis, and this in conneotion with spiritual evolution.
I f one suoh medium oould conveniently visit us we should give him I In his astronomioal leotures Mr. Linton, very many years ago, had advoa cordial greeting, and endeavour in the oirole to surround the medium I cated the theory that the whole material universe, and hence planetary
with deep love, sympathy, and earnestness, the qualities so desirable to I systems in particular, were the physical or material expressions of a
develop the highest degree of the oommunion.— Yours faithfully,
I spiritual oreation or universe; that all worlds in fact were permeated by
Ulverston-in-lhirness, February 13,1876.
S. S. Cbewdson.
I spirit, and that the endless ohanges of birth, evolution, and decay, oon[Our correspondent re-eohoes the ory of thousands, a prayer which in I stituting one unbroken series of progression, were the harmonious workthe past has been answered in millions of instances, and may be so I in g s of matter with universalspint evolution. Not that the universe was,
again. The demand is a prophecy of its fulfilment. We hope some | as it is sometimes represented, a single etyitalliMtwn o f the D i t o w idea,
available worker will oorrespOnd with tbe Ulverston friends. They are but an outbirth and ever synchronous representation of spiritual condi­
worthy of assistance. At Barrow, a neighbouring town, the void seems tions; and henoe that the ever-ohanging, though slowly ohanging,
to have been filled up by the visits o f Mrs. Scattergood and Miss Long-1 physical condition of planets was regulated by suoh higher laws. Was
bottom. Mr. W ood of Halifax has beeD useful in this work in many he right in that opinion ? If so, some light may be thrown upon the
places, and this morning a letter from Mr. Catling, Peterborough, eocentricities of the planetary orbits.
On the question of the obliquity of the planetary axes, Mr. Linton
speaks of the benefit whioh the family circle derived from one evening
remarked on the perpendicularity of the axis of Jupiter and the uniform
with Mr. T. Brown of Howden-le-Wear. Good missionary mediums
conditions arising therefrom. It was remarkable that every revelation
are a want. W ho will dedicate themselves to the work ?— E d. M.]
that had reached us of the people resident in the Jovian sphere disclosed
a high degree of spiritual development. Was there any association
D B. SEXTON IN T H E NORTH.
between suoh developments and the axial position of that planet? And
Arrangements having been completed for a debate to take place be- he further asked, as the spiritual condition of the earth-spnere advanced,
t veen Dr. Sexton and Mr. Charles Watt*, at Newoastle-on-Tyne, on the would there arise a corresponding axial ohange P He also took the
6;h, 7th, 10th, and 11th o f April. Dr. !3exton will be glad to give a few opportunity o f explaining a misoonception into whioh the reporter
leotures in the neighbourhood at the same time. No oharge will be o f a seanoe given by Mrs. Kimball at Mrs. Makdougal Gregory’s
made to societies for travelling expenses. Address Dr. Sexton, 75, Fleet had evidently fallen.* The referenoe made to the sun and to the
Street, London, E.O.
planets was not to the physical sun or the neighbouring planets of
our system, but to spirit-spheres spoken of in these terms.
Mrs. Kimball's reply, under oontrol, was that Mr. Linton’s views
M b s. R b b d of Newoaatle is at presen,t in London en ro u te for Sweden,
vid Paris, Bruesells, Antwerp, the Hague, and Oopeatyigen. Her first
sittings in Sweden will be given atGh)|teaburg,
* Bee M edium for February 11, page 93.
w B i& fS ft inyolvin#^ ^ i n f a s ® the pass on your limited spice, but tm t ^ou'wiirddm^the favour of insert­
J. AtawoBTri.
mostrecondite knowledge, and would' require being dealt with perhap8 ing this in .your.next.issue.^-Yours respeotfully,1:
*12, Hemy Street,'.NoUingham,Feb.ist, 1876.
. .
.
in'themoreabstra^
a futureopportunity Would be
P.Si-^The punctuation of, ?ny letter haying-bee|i altesBdi.I MtfRume
grantedfor'tHdae ob'ntrolB‘ Who;had soanned’the universe, from (iHMt
spirit-home to enteromore fully' into ithe.Bubjeo^-but, unquestionably by,the printer,.allowme to say thelast paragraph should beaVfalloiws:—
m ^ ' ^ ’^ ^ ^ W M ^ 'h fifii^ ^ b e h r e m .'th e /jr fiy ^ d l and flpiti- “ tWe W e oarefuliy considered tie matter, and donoii .vrjjsh,to j^row
tu$} universe fib hafl Bp6keli'iflf,;fini which, when reobgifised by Boienoe, discredit on (he .boys, but, after the unfortunate'hat incident, we do feel
Wtiiild.ohaae away many of the.mysterjbB that clung around oredtion. oormiderablydoubtful. If the boys aregenuind mediums, qnd their con­
* A medium presentwas controlled by the. great astronomer “ Herachel,” trols desire to advance the cause, we feel we n)ay confidently expeot,” £ 0.
[We have somewhat abridged the above letter.— Ed,
J ; A .'
who in a few wfirdi tfirough her lip4 gbive assent to Mr. Iihtoh’s. views.
,jfcs'.'K iip h a ll eijtereijinljp further eiplatiatiottB 'of the.relatibliBhjp o f
th&rearth spiritually t o its attendant reservoirs, as it were, o f .spiritual
li^ h tan d power ; and aB her control still employod the word suns in
Bpeakingdf!these—
Mr Burns aabefl* “Are these spiritual suns what we understand by
thi
THE BAMFOED BOYS.
Seance at the P rogressive C ollege.
■ To the Editor.—My dear Sir,—I fear we seldom Bend you any intelli­
gence respecting our investigations of spiritual phenomena. We have
given but'little publioity to our experiences, although we hold a.sitting
Mrs.:Kkaball replied that they might be regarded,as suoh, only that weekly, and develop various forms of manifestation in a quiet ^ay. We
the .division referred to was in much oloser spiritual contiguity or are also not unfrequently the means of bringing’0iou^|)tral mdn to study
affinity to the earth than the spheres were usually regarded to be. the evidences bn whioh our knowledge of the life to oome ib based. Our
Moreover that ib truth they were spiritually to the peoples of the earth friend “ Chatterton ” still sometimes visits ub, and at a recent sitting ho
what thephysical sun was to the planets, They were the reservoirs of favoured us, at my request, with a hymn written expressly for, and now
aU;those foross by whioh the spiritual life of the planet is sustained. sung by, my pupils, as an evening aspiration. I append a ,copy d f.this
.Reference .haying been madeto the sun as maaouline,
beautiful composition, in the hope that you may find a place for it in
Mr, BurnB inquired, “ Whether the spirit-sphere alluded to was your columns.
A. few evenings ago, when we were sitting with Mr. Veitoh, a stranger
masculine or feminine to the earth ? ”
_
Mrs. Kimball replied, that it sustained both relations—and ably assumed control. He described himself as having belonged to the Order
defend^ that position.
of Eosicruoians, and desired me, as a favour, to ascertain for him
Mr. Burns, taking up an idea thrown out by the controls On the whether any brothers of this society were yet on earth. Showing little
triune constitution Of tbe planet, remarked that th^ anoient Egyptians of the Bubject myself, I shall feel obliged if any of your readers osn
had a trinity, Osiris (father), Isis (mother), and Horns (the ohild, whioh throw light on the matter. He stated that one of the ohief objeots of
was he thought the spirit-world). Other anoient philosophies embodied this society was to treasure a secret whereby the lives of its members
the sime idea, and it is reproduced in the Christian theology.
might be prolonged; that in thiB they to no small extent succeeded, he
Mrs. Kimball stated that Mr. Burns’s view of the third element of himsslf haviog lived in the flesh to the advanced age of ISO, but that he
now considers .that the exceedingly stringent rules of life enforoed on the
the trinity met with in anoient religions was oorrect.
The remarks turning on the oontrol of mediums,
brethren made their lengthened existence a burden rather than a blessing.
Mr. Burns observed: “ fiome spirits that oome to control mediums
My present objeot, however, is to desoribe a sitting we had last Tues­
do hot seem to be able to do so to advantage. Do suoh spirits repre­ day evening with the Bamford Brothers, inasinuoh as the phenomena 1
sent thiB spiritual planet or some other state ?”
that we witnessed in the presence of these youthful mediums were mostly
The reply was: “ They belong to the earth. Some spirits can't get of a character we had not previously experienced. The evening Was
away from it. They know nothing of the true spiritual state.” In passed in the most harmonious manner, our young guests being evidently
mfeidinmshijp there Were so many conditions—many of them derived tin strong sympathy wify my pupils, who were present and were greatly
fro^pte-natal oircumstances—that mediums get related to those lower pleased with What they witnessed. The seanoe took place in our drawingspirit\ialcohditions whioh are close on the surface of the earth, and room, in full light, tbe window curtains serving for a cabinet. The mediums
cafinot'get anyhigher light. It was like a fog whioh obsoured the Bun.
were (by no wish of mine) most severely bound. The younger boy,
Mr. J. W. Haxby, viewing all things as direotly or indireotly tending Walter, was the first to enter our improvised cabinet. His ooat having
to the final good of humanity, expressed his surprise and anxiety to been removed, his hands were secured by stitching the sleeves of his shirt
have heard from the control that ih the short space of eight years the together behind his back. His feet were^then tied together, and he was
spirit-forces now at command might pass away. It seemed to him that plaoed in a saok, which waB fastened somewhat tightly about his neok.
the Comparatively few spiritually-minded people on the earth could not The sack was then tied in three places to the back and legs of the ohair,
give forth ppwer enough to hold these contiguous spheres, in whioh oase so that any action on the medium’s part was simply out of the question.
While in this situation, a bell, a mouth organ, a glass of water, and a
oUr work might heoome a nullity.
Mrs. Kimball endeavoured to explain that Spiritual light and truth -slate were successively placed on the boy’s knee. The bell was repeatedly
had by a natural law come to the world in waves of influx, now rolling rung, the mouth organ played, the glass of water raised to the boy’s lips
over this portion of the globe, then another. Such a wave had for many and drunk, and direct writing produced upon the slate. A remarkable
years visited this portion of the earth and the West. Now was the phenomenon was the Btopp.iog and setting on of the musical box, in
time for the Anglo-Saxon nations to utilise this force, and thereby, as accordance with the wish of one of the sitters, this wish being ejpresBed
it were, to avail themselves of its proximity. If no Bpirit-foroe emanate (unseen by the medium) by the raising of a hand. Besides this, a nail
froto thiB earth to accept the offered gift, the law expressed in the •was hammered into a piece of wood by spirit power, and two rings,
words, “ The spirit will not always strive,” will takft effect.
placed on the medium’s Knee, were transferred, through the saok, to one
Only one psychometric delineation was undertaken—that of Mrs. of the fingers of his left hand,
Bassett, who was described as a olairvoyant and a strongly physical
When Walter’s release had been effected, which was really quite a
medium. She was alBO a battery of spirit-power, was highly aspira- business, his elder brother, Joseph; was subjected to the same stringent
tional, with a large heart, and may become a fine healer.
conditions. I am told that among strangers this medium's power is not
bo uniformly satisfactory, but in this case we had most of the experiments
THE BAMFOED BOYS AT NOTTINGHAM.
I have described repeated through him. The visit we received from
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Will you kindly allow me, through the these boys was altogether a great treat. I was agreeablySurprised to find
columns of the Medium, to correct some of the mis-statements which suoh valuable mediumship in boys who have been such a short time
under development, and I have no doubt that if their friends proteot
appear in the letter of Mr. Bamford’s in your last issue.
1.
As to conditions. They were far from being such as would make itthe Masters Bamford from the adverse influences of promisouous ciroles,
impossible for the boy, Walter, to produce all that we saw, without any they will, before long, become mediums of a very high order.—I am,
P ercy Eoss H arrison .
other aid than his own. We were instructed by Mr. Bamford to sew very faithfully yours,
The Progressive College, Grasmere,
his shirt-sleeves in suoh a plaoe, and in such a manner. We feel oonFebruary 7th, 1876.
fideht there are far more simple andrf'eotual means of securing the
boy so that it would be totally impossible for him to do anything with­
HYMN BY “ CHATTEBTON.”
out detection. I may say that one of our (late) committee, after only
Thou Soul, whose name all sohls revere—
three,attempts, has given, under the same conditions that the boyB were
Thou Kingi by kings adored,
here, nearly every manifestion we witnessed, although he, up to the
Who, throned on high, art present here,—
last seance, thought some of them impossible to W simulated.
We kneel and hail Thee Lord.
- 2. We are quite certain that the boy knocked the hat against the wall.
Thy
angels be our guards by night,
Five or: six persobs all witnessed this, yet he. declared he could not
Thy laws our guide by day;
move his head! It must be patent to all that however tight the cord
Thy glorious works the tokens bright
of the bagttnight be round his neok, it would not prevent him from
To point to Thee the way.
being able to move his head sideways. Feeling confident that he simuThe systems oiroling thousand suns,
'lated.the “ raps,” and believing that he told a falsehood when he declared
Thy right hand hubg in air;
thaVhe did hot, we feel that he may have tricked, us in other manifestaThe meanest worm man’s footstep shuns
tioire also. The .offer of the committee, whioh I waB instructed to send,
Is object of thy care.
would quickly have placed the matter beyond all doubt. After suoh
recent Iexposures, it behoves us not to sit and take everything and any­
No fables of undying flame
thing aa geniiine.
Do we, 0 Father, need;
3^Itds:notafabt that aiipenoe per tioket was put on for the hoys;
Thou e’en in punishment dost aim
dBithk rjirice.was filed, and tickets sold, before we,t£iought of a third
Our hearts to Thee to lead.
aeahoe j'jneither iB it true .that “ the occupiets of. the house where the
The feeblest soul, whom passion’s blast
seatices Were held* and where they were staying,” told Mr. B. that suoh
Hath from the true course driven,
was the b&ae,.
.
Shall yet, .its Say of penanoe pastj
,
& The Btatemght of Mr.B. as to numbers present, and amount taken,
Be anchored safe ih heaven.
is a glariDgiemggeration. There would not be more than.sixty persons
With thee apportioned iB man’s home:
at tho.tlttBaiBeanfcM,Iinoliiding the:mediums. The ebmmittefe also pre­
Thy love oan never rest,
sented several free tiokets, inoluding two to the Nottingham Secularists’
Till all the sons that from Thee roam
Sqciety, who were requeBted t9 send two of their members. I cannot
Be gathered to thy breast.
understand why.Mr. ft.shQuldhave suoh a jealous eye upon the cash,
Then glorious irom .creation’s spheres
whettifftoa^iBewiprofeSaedJyffip)? thegoodo£ the cause,:and tohelpour
.society, and notior.the purpose oLmakiDg gain. Had he stated that
^
jou jrf, ....
he waB not able; to.give
BQjne remuneration, we should
Thee hymni^yfiipugh upiMtaawred years,
have been glad to hare considered the matter. I will not further tres­
Of all that lives'the Lord.
JFebbxjaex - 18, 1876.
10f
wrists to his elbOwsi tied .him mth ropes, plioed-bim in .b saok that
A MASONtO SPiiaiT.
enveloped him completely- up to his head, &stehed him bytheneok
3?o tfi6'iditdp.-^®eaf Sir,—The inperfiQij, in your, issue of lie 4th ";ghtly totheohairrbaokt'laahfed him in that positte by 'rooe to the
iiStiiit (iia|e to), itjf’ fu . James Sutcliffe's letier under the aboVe head- ohair, and placed him behind a oitrtain, and by putting, the heli, mu8ibal
i o ^ l m ihti ^excellent andlong-waited-for opportunity of submittiqg box, slate and penoil on his knees, we had them all mariipulatedinstantly.
a auction tii two, With a sincere deBire to get at the exact truth of the The moment each manifestation ceaied we were allowed to open the
matte'i:, to tonte practical and experienced Spiritualist, for I can now ourtainand seethe medium. We had the ring test many times; by
bafe thosa inquiries upon Mr. Sutoliffe’s oommunioation; and I would plaoing flnger-rings on bis lap they were passed on to his fingerrin the
refcpectfully invite that gentleman's attention both to this letter and to sack, in from three to six seconds of time.
this replies whioh t Hope will be forthcoming.
When we have Buoh powerful phenomena produced through the
t&t it he diatitiAtly understood that I am not at this moment in the mediumBhip of mere babes, it is time our sceptical friendB olosea their
least doubling either the genuineness of Mr. Thomas Brown’s medium- mouthB and opened their eyes, and Be mortuis nil nisi bomm.—Yours
Bhip, or that oh the occasion referred to he was actually controlled by truly,
J ujes S tjtcliffB.
some spirit or otjier.
21, Elliott Street, Rochdale, February 15tb, 1876.
According to Mr. Sutcliffe, what took plaoe at the seanoe was as fol­
lows :—A deceased friend (who had heen a freemason) of a Mr. Parsons
(also a fredmi&dn) Was described as being near to the latter gentleman,
We have also had a report from Mr. Graham, Southport, from whioh
aM the cteSaSed’S name was oorreotly given. Eventually this spirit- we need not give more than a few extraoto, as the phenomena are
frierid hiinsiilf controlled the medium, and gave Mr. Parsons not only similar to those described above:—“ On the 3rd instant, Mr. Martheze
the masonio grip, but several masonio signB as well. Now, Mr. Sutclifie favoured us with a visit, bringing with him the Bamford Boys, and gave
terms these occurrences “ a test,” and affirmB that they “ fully established us a very good and convincing test seance in full gaslight. Great praise
the identity ” of the controlling-spirit as being aotually the individual is due to Mr. Martheze for bringing the boys, and giving the Beanoe
he represented himself to be.
free of expense, and also for hiB valuable preBent of books and papetB.”
I am not by any means going to assert that the latter may not have
been really the case in the present instance, but I should exceedingly
PHENOMENA AT SHEFFIELD.
like answers from the experienoed Spiritualist before alluded to (not at
all for^my own satisfaction alone, but also for general information,) to
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Having heard of a very successful private
the following queries, viz
cirole under the direotion of Mr. W. Steer, my enthusiasm for the cause
(а) Would he conscientiously consider the ocourrenoeB related by has been arouBed. On Sunday, January 30th, I invited Mr. Steer and
Mr. Sutcliffe to be Buoh a strict test of identity aB that gentleman friends to my house to meet several of my own friends, of whom four
thinks ?
.
had never witnessed anything of tbe kind before. After Bitting a short
(б) Is it not quite possible that the manifestations mentioned might time the table tilted violently, and, by request, lay over on the lap of
have taken place in the entire absence of the “ friend ’’ of Mr. one of my friends, then took a kind of tour around the room. After
Parsons referred to, by the agenoy of Borne spirit entirely foreign that it lay with its edge on the floor, and rose again to its proper posi­
to Mr. Parsons, who, entering the natural memory of tbat gentle­ tion without assistance. We aBked several questions, moBt of whioh
man, and reproduoing from its reoeseeB the description and name were correctly answered. My friend, who had investigated before, asked
of the deceased friend, together with the several masonic signs if his control wbb present. Answer, “ Yes.” “ Would he give a teBt
recorded, might have manifested the knowledge thus obtained, of hiB presence by writing a message?" “ Yes.” My friend then took
through the medium ?
a pencil in hiB hand and laid it on a pieoe of paper on the table. Yery
(c) Is it not an aooepted truth by Spiritualists that there are spirits soon hiB hand began to move very slowly, inoreasing its speed gradually
oapable of imposing suoh tricks, and ready to do bo whenever to an extraordinary pitch, giving a signature “ G-. Hobson.” By farther
opportunity offers? and iB not the power which they possess of tilting, another of my friends found he had a control present, named
thus diving into the memory so porfeot, that if a spirit o f thiB “ W. Young,” who passed away eleven yeara since. For a time my
Bort could make himself visible to the natural eye, he would be friend could not recogniBe this control (being himself bewildered), but
able to assume the exaot fofan of tbe deceased friend,So tbat having reflected a little, he said he remembered such a friend; then, at
escape from his deception would be impossible, besides his ability this recognition, the table gave an extraordinary tilt, apparently to
to reproduoe from the memory bf the questioner ocourrenoeB, express its pleasure. We then asked for the time by my friend’s watoh.
conversations, &c., which bad formerly taken plaoe between the We afterwards found it to be twenty-one minutes fast by the day, the
latter and hiB deoeased friend while on earth ?
oorreot time being given first, by tilting, then the number of minutes
(d) I f the last two questions be answered in the affirmative, then the watoh was too fast. The answer waB perfectly correct, not one
what p roof had M r. ParBOnB, bo far as M r. Sutoliffe’B letter in­ of those Bitting at the table having seen my friend’s watoh at all, it
forms ub, that his (M r. Parson’s) deceased friend wae personally being in his pocket during tbe time those questions were asked. We
present?
were then treated to a startling phenomenon. One of Mr. Steera's
I oan assure Mr. Sutcliffe that I write this in no Bpirit of mere con­ friends was controlled so violently that he broke off the fBBtening of
tradiction ; but, as I said of olairvoyance in a former letter, so I say of the table; shortly one of the claws was also broken off. The table
Spiritualism as a whole,—if it is to be generally received, its aotual ex­ then having but two legs to stand on, fell over on one of the friend's
tent at every progressive stage muBt be clearly and with rigid exactness kneeB, but by request it rose and stood upright on the two olaws,
defined, and no oonolusions foisted upon it which its manifestations do and gave answers for a long time. Then our friend who waS con­
not necessarily entail; and, of all people, it seems to me tbat the expo­ trolled became the medium for answers instead of the table. When
nents of Spiritualism should most exhibit an intense desire and a stern a question was asked, he was spasmodically compelled to ah9wer by
determination to absolutely “ prove all things ” which come within their Btriking his hand on the table. He was thoroughly oonscious all the
experience, and avoid loosely coming to any conclusion without the time, thereby plainly showing the phenomena were very different
grounds for it being beyond all dispute; at,the same time, they should from mesmerism. All my friendB and myself were thoroughly con­
carefully preserve that frame of mind which is ready to embrace with vinced of the genuineness of the phenomena,—Yours, &c.,
Sheffield, February 7th, 1876.
W. H ardy .
open arms whatever has been indubitably proved to be truth, however
rude a shock it may give to a man’s previous oonviotions and dogmas.
The gentleman who .will undertake to inform, the spiritualistic world
BISHOP AUCKLAND.
on the several points enumerated above, will earn not only my own
V isit op M u. J. J. M ouse.
sinoere thanks, but the thanks of all who are interested in the spread of
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.*—Yours faith­
On Sunday evening last Mr. Morse delivered a trance address in the
fully,
A. J. Smart.
Town Hall, Bishop Auckland, the subject being “ The Abuse and Use
Guildford Street, Cardiff.
of Spiritualism.” The room was, despite the chilling severity of the
weather, very fairly attended, by an audience of a most intelligently
Mr. Burns,—In reference to the “ masonio grip ” whioh “ Brettimo ” attentive kind.
gave to Mr. Parsons at Rochdale last week, I oan unhesitatingly affirm
The address, at once racy and philosophical, may fairly, in your cor­
that Mr. Brown, his medium, knows as much of freemasonry as I know respondent’s judgment, rank with any spiritualistic utterances which
of the habits of the people who are looated in Jupiter. Mr. Brown being have yet appeared, and evidenced much advancement in Mr. Morse’s
also what is termed a “ poor man,” he would nave great difficulty in ever-progressive mediumship. The abuseB of Spiritualism were dealt
olaiming brotherhood with that respeotable fraternity.
with in a calm and fearlessly impartial manner; indeed Buch searching
Scores of persons in the oounty of Durham, including medical and criticism, is doubtless beyond value to the movement, whioh, unlike the
commercial men, have had their most startling private secrets brought orthodox nebula:, invites rather than shuns, such searching breezes.
to their cognisance, and much of their prospective history revealed,
We heartily wish Mr. Morse and his guides eood-speed, and trust the
whioh has been literally fulfilled, Mr. Brown never having seen the friends in all parts of the country may be able to afford them oppor­
individuals before nor sinoe. “ Brettimo ” informs ub that he is a tunities of extending the knowledge of a wise and beneficent Spiritualism
“ olairvoyant” Bpirit, and explains that the remarkable knowledge of by many suoh addresses as that delivered here on Sunday last. N. K.
charaoter whioh he possesses is owing to the exeroise of tbat faculty.
Chester-le-Street.
W m. H . R obinson.
D r . M ack.—A Bhort letter from Dr. Mack, dated New York, Jan. 31,
1876, gives the following partioulars:—“ I arrivedhere yesterday all right,
SEANCES WITH THE BAMFORD BOYS.
R'JTo the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Tbe Bamford Boys, pbysioal mediums, when I found Mrs. Hardy doing business very successfully, and very
much surprised,to see’ me, or that I knew she was here. Mre. Hardy
havejuBt oompleted a series of seanoes here, which have been a great
suooess, and have been attended by members of the most respeotable sends her love to all, in whioh I am pleased to join with her, and we
families in the town. All expressed their satisfaction at the manifesta­ will probably be with you in June next.”
M b . F. T in d a ll writes: “ Mr. Hooker and I went to see Mrs. Kim­
tions, produced under the most Btriot test conditions in full gaslight,
when, by forming a table-cabinet, by covering the same with a olotb to ball yesterday, and reoeived each very good tests. He was to}4 he had ,
reaoh to the floor all round, we had the bell, tambourine, and accordion three ohildren in the spirit-world, which is oorreot, and 1 reoeived tho
rung and played under the tables, also several meBBages in direot writing name of a young lady friend of mine who died about three years ago,
while the medium held the slate with one hand under the table, and the and also a good description of her and my grandfather and my grand­
aooordion played several airs while the boy held it with one hand at the mother. M y spirit-guide spoke through me to lire. Kimball, askitl|
bellows end in a skip. We then took the medium and drew hiB arms her to give me all the advice possible. The spirits, through her, advised
together at the baok, and stitched his ooat-sleeves together from hiB me to sit for development with about three friendB in sympathy mth me,
and they say I wduldbsa good physical medium, whioh is wh&ll should
* I am not in thfe least imputing any want of veracity to Sr. Sutcliffe. It is like, thoughluatHy dhtOT'efejidfjt;” •''IImV' fciih'BallifkStieen abirig.a really
almj>I^that I fonoy he may have founded a conclusion on insufficient grounds. —
useful work, for the most part gratuitously.
108
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBBEAK.
F bbrtjAby 18, 1876.
l * r
MR. MORSE AT OHOPPIMWON.
To the EMor.—Sir,—We had Mr. Morse here on Monday, Feb.?.
by the^
--------- ------- ---------------ohosen
—
— audience,
. was, ^Th
'T h e eiistenceorNoii-EriBtence of the Devil.” The lecture; whioh lasted an hour
andjtwentjc minutes, was a masterly one. I hare heard the save subjeot
treated sbj* men of great eloquenoe and ability, and I think I never
he&rd- it treated in a more thorough and logioal manner than by Mr.
Morse’s guides on that occasion. The leoture has given rise to an im­
mense amount of discussion, whioh will doubtless be produotire of good
results in the end.
Our friends here would like if something could be done in the way
of getting :Mr. Morse's orations reported in the M edium. They regret
very muoh that suoh able and eloquent speeches should be lost to the
world, and should a movement be begun (as in the case of Mrs. Tappan) to accomplish that objeot, I am sure the friends here would
contibute their share towards it. I may add that the lecture-hall in
whioh you, Mr. Editor, once leotured was orowded on the ocoasion by
an attentive audienoe, to eaoh of whom a baok number of the M edium
-was given away. Arrangements are being made to have other two
leotures from Mr. Morse on the earliest opportunity.—I am, yours
truly,
R. E lliott.
[If Mr. Morse be wise, he will not permit himself to be too muoh
reported. The charm of an address is its freshness to the audienoe,
whioh would be dissipated if they had read similar matter the previous
week in the M edium.— E d . M.]
CONFERENCE OF SPIRITUAL WORKERS FOR WEST
YORKSHIRE, if I
To the. Editor.—Sir,—There can now be no. doubt that the plan
adopted by the Lancashire Spiritualists is not only oaloulated to spread
the truth, but to bring about the formation of a true spiritual organ­
isation. The gradual growth of spiritual ideas amongst' the workers
and supporters of the Working Conference of Lanoashire Spiritualists
has made it possible for mqn of all shades of religious opinion to meet
together to lay down plans for the spread of the gospel of Spiritual­
ism, and not only to meet in conference, but to go forth into narvestfield and work together, laying aside their minor difficulties, and emulat­
ing eaoh other in the.spread of this one great truth.
The last conference report given in your valuable paper shows how
by united effort and true individual freedom a great work can be ac­
complished. No masters, no priest, all being bound together by the
love of the truth, and the desire to carry the light to others.
That these conferences have proved of use, no one in the Lancashire
district will doubt; work has been done which could not otherwise have
been done, the banner of truth unfurled where it had never been seen
before, and the foundation of a glorious work for the future laid.
When I tell you that the committee oommenoed their operations, trust­
ing not in money nor high sounding titles, but in the powerof truth
and the angel band, you will be surprised at theiusuooess. As to money,
we had none; name, none; but on our banner we insoribed the motto,
“ Work, work, for God and humanity,” and suocess has crowned our
efforts. Last quarter .£50 was spent in holding meetings in the distriot,
and after paying all bills, &c., conference expenses inoluded, we have
eightpence in hand, eightpenoe rioher than when we oommenoed, and
not only richer in money and work done, but rioher in love for eaoh
other, humanity, and Spiritualism.
If this thing has done good in Lancashire, why not, as you say in your
editorial remarks, extend its operations until the whole country is divided
into working distriots. The West-Riding of Yorkshire oould not do
better than at onoe set to work upon the same plan. I beg to suggest to
our Yorkshire friends a plan whereby a successful commencement may
be made.
First, let a general meeting of Yorkshire Spiritualists be called at
some oentral plaoe—say Halifax, on Good Friday, that day being a
general holiday. Let the executive committee of the Lancashire Dis­
trict Conference, Lancashire Spiritualists, Mr. Burns, and friends from
all districts, be invited. Have three meetings—the morning one to hear
the plans upon which Lancashire works, and to receive general sugges­
tions; afternoon, to form a general conference committee of representa­
tives from all places in the distriot; have a grand publio tea-meeting;
after tea, a public meeting, to be addressed by Mr. Burns and other
friendB. If this is acted upon I have no doubt Yorkshire will become
as sucffessful—yea, more successful than Lancashire in spreading the
truth of Spiritualism.
DREAM LIFE.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—On Wednesday evening last, after attend,
ing a seanoe at Mr. Perks’s, I retired to rest about eleven, and was quiokly
in"the latid of dreams. I thought two of my spirit-friends—a son
and an unde—entered the room: I said to my son: “ Why, Noah, is
that you?” He replied: “ Yes, father; we are going over to friend
Everitt’s to-morrow, and if you will meet ub there about the middle of
the day, they will give you a good dinner, a two-shilling piece to put in
your pooket, with a loaf of bread and ajar of dripping, to bring home
for the obildreD. I said: “ I will be there,” upon whioh I awoke,
looked round the room, but could see no one; bent over in a listening
attitude, when the olook struck twelve. Having been out of employment
, for months, and the next day being the fourteenth anniversary of my
son’s passing into Bpirit-life, ooupled with the fact that the friends
named resided near the place where he passed away. I resolved to
keep the promise made in my dream, and see the result. I did so
next day, and, strange to say, not only did my friends entertain me with
the good dinner promised, but tbe two-shilling piece, tbe loaf of bread,
and jar of dripping were all forthcoming, just as promised in my
dream. The infidel may say what he pleases, but I have no doubt my
two dear friends were aotually present, both when I dreamt of them
and when I sat at the hospitable board of my earth-friends. I had
“ Let the red and the white rose together entwine,
evidenoe last night at Mr. Perks’s that friends can bo so presont, when
That their union o f love m ay be fe lt;
I and nearly all the members of the circle saw the materialised form of
Then right and truth Bhall our manhood enshrine,
a boy, who was recognised as the son of a respectable widow who at­
And strife cease for power and for pelf.”
tends the said oirole.—Yours fraternally,
T. N. W.
Hoping this matter will be taken up with a true spirit,—I remain,
Birmingham, Feb. 7,1876.
yours in the truth,
W. J ohnson.
Hyde, February 14,1876.
[Our correspondent is not of the affluent class, but we give his expe­
rience a place notwithstanding. A wealthy Spiritualist stated some
time ago of his having been apprised of being heir to an estate by spiritA LONDON CONFERENCE OF SPIRITUALISTS.
power. The above is a similar case, though the gifts iuvolved are vastly
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—On reading over last week’s M edium , I
different in value, but perhaps equally well deserved.—E d . M.]
was pleased to see the very excellent account given of the Conference
recently held by the Spiritualists of Lanoashire; and my attention was
SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS AT BARROW-IN-FURNESS.
also attracted to the good suggestion you made, that there should be an
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—On February 6th Mrs. Soattergood and arrangement of a similar kind in London. I heartily approve of suoh
Miss Longhottom were here and gave three discourses in the Amphi­ quarterly Conferences, for I truly believe them to be “ a source of great
theatre, Duke Street. Mrs. Soattergood in the morning asked for a strength and comfort to all workers in the cause.” By such meetings,
subjeot, when the fallowing was given: “ He descended into hell.’’ Her new members are induced to come amongst us, and hence, investigators
control handled it in a logioal and Scriptural manner. In the after­ and their friends are brought together, and can be introduced to various
noon Miss Longbottom took for her subjeot “ Spiritualism,” and showed ciroles of friends, and have introductions in their first maroh towards
its superiority over the Law and the Prophets. It was handled in a true spiritual progress; it is probable also, that they may have invita­
most clear and eloquent manner. At night Mrs. Soattergood spoke on tions to attend seances, as also other spiritual meetings, and the way,
the “ Second Coming of Christ.” She treated her subject in a pleasing whioh to all strangers iBat first difficult, would be made more passable
and energetio style. I say pleasing because the contrast was so. great and open for their honest investigations. I believe that if a quarterly
between that generally given by pulpitarians and the controlling spirit. Conference be possible, it will be but a very simple, yet would grow into
The control said as Ohrist was kind and gentle in his first coming, he a large work, and the means of bringing large numbers to a belief in
was the same gentle JesuB still, and every improvement that is taking Spiritualism would be the outcome of such meetings.
place for the uplifting of humanity is indicative of Christ’s second
I would therefore propose that a Conference be held in London one
coming. The moment Mrs. Scattergood sat down, Miss Longbottom, Sunday in March—Sunday being a more suitable as well as the main
under control, gave an impromptu poem upon tbe above subject. Miss day when the hosts of poor folks would be able to attend. The meeting
Longbottom offered all the invocations for the day.
should be from about three to five p.m. Tea might be provided at a
The two ladies were listened to with breathless attention all the moderate oharge at the close of the Conference, and if thought desirable
three servioes. I believe seed was sown that will result in a glorious an ordinary Sunday evening meeting might be conducted as usual after­
harvest. For the day 2,600 people would listen to them. On the Tues­ wards. If this proposition meets with your approval I will thank you
day night we took a small room, and had a sympathetic meeting. A to make it known to the readers of the M edium, as I feel sure, if onoe
variety of subjects was handed in. The one, “ Where are our Friends started, many talents and muoh good work would be in store for all
between Death and the Judgment ?’’ got the show of hands. Miss Long- efforts made for success in this'direction. I also desire to know what
bottom’s control treated the subject in a truly comprehensive way, after steps are being taken with regard to the •" Universal and Co-operative
whioh she answered a great number of questions. The control gave his. Association for the Protection of Mediums, and affording them Aid in
name as "Richard Mitchel” of Luddenden.
Old Age, &c.” If a committee were called, I think both these important
Mrs. Scattergood followed suit, under the control of a most deter­ matters might be put into shape, and would work together satisfactorily.
mined spirit. He spoke with great warmth, and answered many ques­ —Believe me to remain yours very truly,
Joim W. H axbv ,
tions. The meeting was very interesting, aud everybody seemed pleased
8, Sandall Boad, Camden Town, N.W.,
with its proceedings.
February 14,1876.
Mrs. Scattergood and Miss Longbottom are wonderful mediums.
Both of them are clairvoyants, as well as trance-speakers. Judging of
Mb. F ishbough w r i t e s “ Previous to the first time I was ushered
Mrs. Soattergood’s powers for ,tests and diagnoses, she is equal to any­ into the presence of ‘ Mary Stuart,’ I believed in the reliability of
thing I have ever read of in the M edium. Were she in London, and spirit-communication, through third persons as mediums only, as the
fresh- froin America, I have no doubt but her servioes would be in great means of exohanging words of recognition and affeotion with departed
demand,andconld command a guinea for eaoh diagnosis given by her.
friends. I did not think that the time had yet come, if it ever would
Without trespassing further upon your space, I am yours truly,
come, when questions of soienoe, philosophy, theology, or of conditions
70, Cavendish Street, Feb. 14.
J. W a lu sle v .
of sooiety in the spirit-world, or the practicalities of the present or the
[We should he glad indeed if these ladies would pay London a visit. conditions of the future of this world, could be reliably treated in that
We hope they will do do in a few weeks.—Ed. M.]
way, and my early experiences with spirits through mediums seemed to
sanotion this conclusion,” A series of Bittings with Mrs. Kimball has
Th» third number of the JNbrJAo f England Betnm is a vast improve* changed the writer’s views of Bpirit-oommuiuon into the positive from
meat Quito predeoesaon.
paper moat make headway.
the negative state, aa formerly.
F ebruary 18, 1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBBEAK.
LANOASHTOE DISTRIOT COMMITTEE.
Executive Committee, met at Mr. Chiflwell’s, Manchester, Sunday,
February 18tb, 1876. Present: Mr. Dawson, Mr. Rogerd, Mr. Hartley,
Mr. Singleton, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Sutoliffe, Mr. A .' Sykes, deputy for
Mr. Kershaw; Mr. Parsons in the ohair.
Resolved—That two meetings be held at Stookport on Sunday,
February 27,1876, Mrs. Butterfield to be the medium.
Oommittee of Management: Mr. Hartley,* Mr. Roworoft, Mr. Rogers,
Mr. Chiswell.
Two meetings to be held at Newton Heath, on Sunday, Maroh 5,1876.
Medium, Mrs. Scattergood.
Oommittee: Mr. Booth,* Mr. Glosaop, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Chiswell.
Two meetings to be held at Glossop, March 12,1876. Medium, Mrs.
Soattergood.
Committee: Mr. Hartley,* Mr. Rowcroft, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Lithgow.
Two meetings to be held at Warrington, Maroh 12,1876. Medium,
Mr. Johnson.
Committee: Mr. Rogers,* Mr. Dawson, Mr. Chiswell, Mr. Rutland.
Staly Bridge, March 19,1876. Speakers, Mr. Priest, Dr. Hitchman.
Committee: Mr. Hartley,* Mr. Roworoft, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Avery.
That hymn-papers are printed, together with instructions and rules for
spirit-oiroles. That Mr. Johnson of Hyde, at once order 10,000 printed.
That the prioe for admission at all meotings be 3d. and 6d.
That all places where the Committee have visited previously, handbills
be dispensed with, and large posters used. That the printing of all
Posters and bills be left entirely in the hands of Mr. Johnson. That
mediums and lecturers in various parts of the country be requested to
give their servioes for two Sundays, receiving only their railway fares.
Suoh mediums to communicate at once to the General Seoretary. We
have already promises from Mr. Jackson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Quarmby.
All oommitteemen to send their full addresses ftf once to the General
Seoretary. It is requested tbat Mr. Aaron Sykes be eleoted deputy for
Mr. Kershaw. The places of meetings of the Exeoutive be left in the
hands of the Seoretary. That this Committee desires its best thanks to
be given to Mr. Burns for his very generous and liberal gift of S00 Con­
ference M ediums of the past week, in aid of our great movement.
Any of the Committee who desire meetings in their immediate neigh­
bourhoods, please communicate at once to the General Secretary.
Eochdale, Feb. 15, 1876.
C harles P arsons, Assistant-Secretory,
G eneral C ommittee.— C orrected L ist .
Oldham, -Mr. Kershaw, Mr. A. Sykes.
ManohestoV, Mr. Aitkin, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Booth of Bradford, Mr.
Kelsall*^
Salford, Mr. Chiswell, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Milligan, Mr. Rhodes.
Maoolesfleld, Mr. Hammond, Mr. G. Rogers.
Alderly Edge and Stockport, Mr. John Rogers, Mr. Rutland.
Bolton, Mr. Ashbury, Mr. Hargreaves.
Bury, Mr. Raby, Mr. Singleton.
Hyde, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Rowcroft.
Roohdale, Mr. Salisbury, Mr. Langley.
Xeigh, Mr. Halliwell, Mr. Ward.
Heywood and Heapbridge, Mr. John Taylor, Mr. Hall.
Shaw, Mr. Bottomley, Mr. Hilton.
* Blackburn, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Smith.
."Juraley, Dr. Brown, Mr. Birrell.
Congleton, Mr. Beecroft, Mr. Joseph Rogers.
New Mills and Hayfield, Mr. Lithgow.
Ashton, Mr.. Avery, Mr. Thomas Wilson, Woodhouses.
Hollinwood PM Newton Heath, Mr. Matthew Glossop, Mr. Booth.
Rishton, Mr. Gfleorge Ormerod, Mr. Thomas Smith.
Preston, Mr. Foster.
Seoretary: J. S utcliffe, 21, Elliott Street, Rochdale.
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MR. MORSE’S APPOINTMENTS.'
February 20th, Spiritual Institution, 6.30 p.m.
Admission free.
S outh Shields.— Monday, February 2tot, Social Tea-party i at Mr.
Corner's. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22nd and 23rd, Free
Library Buildings. First night, subjeot:—“ Spiritualism as a Faot;”
seoond night, subjeot:—“ Spiritualism as a Philosophy.” 8p.m.
G lasgow.— Sunday, February 27th. Trongate Hall, at 7 p.m., and
during the week.
N ewcastle — To follow.
L iverpool.—To follow.
L ondon.— To follow,
Letters may be addressed during this week to Mr. Morse, care of
Mr. John Corner, 5, West Holborn, South Shields.
D ahlinqton.— Sunday,
SUGGESTED VISIT OF DOCTOR MONCK TO DUBLIN
AND BELFAST.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—I have been anxiously watohing for some
time for the announcement of Dr. Monok’s visit to this country.
The advent amongst us of such an excellent medium would be pro­
ductive of much good to Spiritualism. I think he might be induced to
come. Perhaps some of our friends in the above-named plaoes would
kindly oonsider the matter with the view to sending the Doctor an
invitation?—Yours truly,
J. K ilbraitu .
9,Caulfield Place, Newry, February 14th, 1876.
SPIRITUAL WORKERS.
C.W., Phrenologist, Electro-Biologist, &o. Present address,
Bishpp’sStortford, Herts; on a tour in the Eastern Counties. Normal
speaker and practical experimentalist.
A lsop, C. P. B., 46, High Holborn, London, W.C. Normal speaker.
B urns, J., 15, Southampton Row, London, W.C. Normal.
C risp , W., Greatham, West Hartlepool. Normal.
H enly, T. L., 53, Queen’s Road, Bayswater, W. Normal.
M orse, J. J., Warwiok Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, E. Tranoe.
N orman, J ohn, J., 6, St. Sidwell’s, Exeter. Normal.
T indall, F rederick , 30, Wyndham Street, W. Tranoe.
Other names that may be sent in will be added to this list.
A llwood,
MR. BROWN’S MOVEMENTS.
After spending a week at Bury, Mr. Brown is now at Bolton. Address—
Mr. Hargreaves, Freehold, Little Bolton. He will soon leave Lancashire
for the North, calling at Mr. Clarkson’s, Thorpe Road, Selby, and at Mr.
E. Hall's, Temperance Hotel, Malton. He desires to receive invitations
early from the Durham and Northumberland districts, that he may
complete bis arrangements; He will give tranoe-addresseB in publio or
in private seanccB. Address—Thomas Brown, Howden-le-wear by
Darlington.
J. R egan.—The “ testimonial” has been in type for two weeks, and,
but for your extraordinary letter, would have appeared in this issue. It
is now put on the shelf indefinitely.
A B enefit Seance.—We are requested to state that Mrs. Kinchlea
will give a seanoe on Sunday evening, February 27, at 9, Hailey Street,
Limehouse Fields, E., in aid of the Hagan family. Admission, 6d.
each. Mrs. Hagan gives promise of being a good test-medium, she
having given several excellent tests when controlled by the spirit
“ Sunshine.”
S outh L ondon A ssociation.—On Sunday evening last, February
13th, Mr. E. W. Wallis delivered a very instructive trance address at
MISS BESSIE WILLIAMS AT WALSALL.
the rooms of the above association, 71, Stamford Street. On Sunday
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Walsall has been visited by Miss Bessie next, February 30th, Mr. T. L. Henly will deliver a leoture, entitled,
Williams, of Birmingham; her manners and mediumship have given “ Spiritualism, as taught by Jesus and the Prophets.” Doors open at
muoh satisfaction.
half-past six; oommenoe at seven.—J. Burton, Hon. Sec.
She was, while here, the guest of the respected Editor of the oldest
S owerby B ridge .— On Sunday, February 27th, Mr. Robert Harper,
and most influential Walsall paper, who for the last thirty years has
of Birmingham, will deliver two leotures in the Lyceum, Sowerby
taken a deep interest in all psychological subjects—though as I have not Bridge, in tho afternoon, at half-past two, on “ Nature’s Testimony about
asked his permission, I do not feel at liberty to give the gentleman’s name.
God ” ; in the evening, at half-past Bix, on “ Nature's Revelations of tbe
Miss Williams arrived here on Saturday, February 5th, and after tea,
Divine in Humanity.” To defray the current expenses, a oollection will
a few of the said Editor’s friends, including myself, beitig present, we
be made after each leoture.
adjourned to the drawing-room, whea after some extremely interesting
E ast L ondon S piritual I nstitution.—A musical and literary enter­
olairvoyant experiments with a crystal, we formed round a table a la
tainment in aid of tho harmonium fund and meetings held in oonneotion
seanoe.
The first control was of a family nature, and must therefore be con­ with tho above institution will be given in the Stepney Temperance
sidered too saored for publication ; I can only say it was so affecting, Hall, Eagle Placo, Mile-End Road, on Thursday, March 2, 1876;
so strangely aoourate and thrilling, that there was not a dry eye in the to commence at 7 o’olock. Miss Chandos has consented to preside;
room. “ Goodness ” and 11Catherine de Guise ” also controlled and Tickets one shilling each, to be obtained of Mr. Cogman, 15, St. Peter’s
spoke to us in the tenderest and most touching manner. The influence Road, and of Mr. Rix, 14, Robinson Road, Approach Road, Victoria
Park.
that pervaded the whole sitting was most heavenly.
O ldiiam.—On Saturday, February 26, a tea-party and miscellaneous
Now “ gentlemen of the press” are not the most susceptible of crea­
tures, for, penetrating as they do daily beneath the surface of society, entertainment will be held in the Spiritual institution, Waterloo Street.
they become case-hardened and unimpressionable. But all had to give Tea on the table at half-past four p.m. Tiokets, 9d. each; admission
in to the potent influence of that heavenly hour, and from eyes long after tea (if room permit), 3d. each. On Sunday, February 27, Mrs.
unused to weeping, the big tears' burst forth, while broken sobs were Scattergood will deliver two addresses in the Temperance Hall, when
special collections will be made for the purpose of paying for the new
heard all over the room.
A second sitting was held on the Sunday evening, and many tests harmonium, to be formally opened on tbat day. The oboir will sing a
given; indeed until her departure on the following Tuesday, number­ seleotion of pieces from Moody and Sankey’s book. The presence and
support of all firiends of the oause are earnestly requested.—J oshua
less instances of the reliableness of her mediumship were afforded.
We were exceedingly sorry to part with our agreeable friend, but as1 W ood, Seoretary.
she has reoeived some pressing invitations we hope to have the pleasure
A thenaeum, T emple S treet, B irmingham.— On Monday next, Feb.
of her company again shortly.
21st, Mr. J. W. Mahony will give reoitals from Shakespeare, Byron,
It is only just to Miss Williams to remark that her visit was entirely Hood, Tennyson, Eliza Cook, and other poets, oomprising the following
non-professional, she receiving no fee whatever, but simply taking the pieoes:—“ The Field of Waterloo,” (Byron); “ Lady Clara Vere de Vert,”
oharaoter of a guest.—I am, yours most sinoerely,
W. R ussell.
(Tennyson); “ Bridge of Sighs,” (Hood); “ Honesty: A fragment,” (Eliza
* St. Matthews Churchyard, Walsall, February 14th.
Cook); Seleotion from Henry the Kfth; “ Better than Gold;” “ The
Dream of Eugene Aram,” (Hood); “ Shamus O’Bryan;” Hamlet’s So­
B irmingham S ociety of Spiritualists .—The financial statement from liloquy in fourth act (never spoken on the modern stage). The inoidents
September 3, 1875, to February 3, 1876, shows that £40 Is. 6d. has in oonnection with this soliloquy are dealt with in a pamphlet on Ham­
been reoeived, and tbat there is a balance in hand of £18 10s.
let written by Mr. Mahony, which may be obtained at the Athenaum.
* In all eases for Corresponding Secretary, who will take ball and look after The reoitals will be interspersed with musio and singing. Pianist,
posting.
Miss Harper. Tiokets, 6d, and Is. To oommenoe at eight.
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
m
=5=5=
F ebruary 18, 1876.
A look for Inquirer!.— Tfiird Edition, with Appendix,
ISLHffirON SJIEITTJAL mSHTTJTION, 19, OHUEOH STREET.
Thft nnniml' mefeting in oonneotion with the above was held on-Sundav
W H E R E ARE T HE D g A O j
last. A.pmttll hut harmonious oopnpany ^ete present at the tea, aid
OB, BPIBITUALISM EXPLAINED.
theirliumBers inoreased later in the evening, but the severe weather
B y Fbedk. A. Binney.—Pbiob 3s.
prevented, many from attending. Addresses were given through several
tranoe-meiiupjp, ahdMesBrs. jgavber and Stephens made some exoellent
London: J. B ubns, 15, Southampton Bow, W.C.
'remains, Mr, Btttjoek gave a stateinent of tne number of seanoes, &o.,
held durjpe the twelve months the institution has been in existence. SEANOBB AND MEETINGS DUHDfG VBM WBBJ, AS THE BPIRITUAL
Mf* ancl Kfrs, Bullqok earnestly solioit the oo-operation of a few earnest
INSTITUTION, 15. SOUTHAMPTON BOW. HOLBORff.
Spiritualists io assist them in their work, additional subscribers being Sunday, F eb . 20, Mrs. Kimball and Mr. Linton at Doughty H all, 14, Bedford
required to make the meetings a sucoess financially. The hall also
Bow, at 7.
greatly needs repair, and any aid. that can be afforded to enable this to M onday, F e b . 21, Mrs. Kimball's Beceptlon, at 8. (Private.)
Tuesday, Feb. 22, M r. Herne’s Developing Oirole, Private, at 8.
Se carried out will be very gratefully received.
W ednesday , F e b . 23, Mr. Heme, at 3. Admission 2s. 6d.
Meeting. Testimonial to Mr. Hudson, at 8,
EtJLES FOE MAGNETIC PATIENTS.
Mr. Eeynoldson, 93, Duke Street, Liverpool, publishes a hand-bill, Fbiday, Feb. 25, Miss Eagar, Trance M edium, at 8, Admission, 1b. (Private.)
oonteinipg thq following adviee:—
SEANCES A N D MEETINGS IN’ LONDON' DUECTG T B E W E E K ,
The immortal Hahnemann pronounces magnetism to be “ an agent
differing from every other, about the value of whioh bb a ourative none Batubday, Feb. 19, Dotting Hill, at 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer Bond, at
Mr. Williams. See adrt.
[7.30. 3d,
but maatnen oan entertain a doubt.’’
_
Many lives are placed in needless jeopardy by inattention to a few Sunday, Feb. 20, D r. Sexton, Cavendish Booms, at 11 and 7.
Mr. Cogman, 15, St. Peter's Boad, M ile End Bond, at 7.
leading principles of the immutable magnetio law.
Notting H ill, 11, Bleohynden M owb, Latimer Boad, at 7. 3d.
W. Eeynoldson, after an experience of thirty-three years in this
Feb. 21, Developing? Oirole, at Mr. Oogman’s, 15, St. Peter’s Boad,
peouliar walk, offers a few rules for the guidance of his patientB in Monday,Mile
End Boad, at 8 tfolook.
'
ohronio and oritical cases.
M r. Williams. See advt.
1.—Be fully persuaded in your own mind that you need help.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, Mrs. Olive’s Seanoe, 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Boad,
2.—Look to the magnetiser, and to no one else, for the help you need.
at 7. Admission, 2s. 6d.
3.—BaniBh from the house every one whose oonviotions and sym­
Miss Baker's Developing Oirole, at 87, Inville Boad, W alworth, 8.H .,
at 8. Admission Is.
pathies do not tend to sustain the effort of the magnetiser.
4.—Vital magnetism iB quite incompatible with deleterious drugs, Wednesday, F e b . 2?, Hotting H ill, at 11, Bleohynden Mews, at 7.30, fo
Development, M e nbers only.
nor oan it be made a secondary agenoy.
H.
Warren, 7, E Ibura Park Boad, Carlton Boad, at 7.40. Admission Is.
5.—Acute disease yields promptly. Ohronio disease often requires
J. Webster, 1, Abbott Street, Kingsland Gate, at 8 o’olook. Admission 3d
long continued magnetic treatment.
21, King Arthur Street, Clifton Boad, Peokham, at 8. Admission, 6d.
6.—It is dangerous to interrupt a crisis. MesmerBays “ thereiBno
oure without a crisis.” Sometimes severe enough to alarm inexperienced Thubsday, Feb. 24, Lecture at Mr. Cogman’s, 15, St. Peter’s Boad, M ile End, at
8 o’olook.
persons.
Dalston Association o f Inquirers Into Spiritualism. F or information
7.—The aotionjestablished, continues from a distance, and sometimes
as to admission o f non-members, apply to the honorary secretary, at the
for years.
rooms, 74, Navarino Boad, Dalston, E.
Mr. Williams.
See advt.
Ebbatcji.—On account of omission in oorreoting author’s proofs Fbiday, Feb. 25, Mrs. Olive’s Seanoe, 49, Belmont Street, Ohalk Farm Boad, at 3
Admission, 2s, 6d.
last week, “ Eczema,” on page 93, second column, last paragraph, was
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misspelled.
MBS. BULLOCK’S HALL, 19, OHUBOH BTBEET, ISL IN G f& N ,
A COJSB3 SPONDXNT says: " A controversy haB been going on in the
W EEKLY SEANCES, &o.
Shields Daily New for this last month, whioh iBoausing quite a sen­ S u n d a y , Healing at 11 a .m .; Service at 7 p.m . T u e s d a y , Seanoe at 8 ; Is.
sation.” Mr. Moree visits the town on the 21st and 22nd instant.
F b id a y , Seance at 8 ; Nonsubscrlbers Is. B a tu b d a y , Developing Class
at 8, Bubsoribers only.
Odndle,—Spiritualism has been opened up here through a lecture
against it by Mr. Collett, who did a similar servioe at Eushden re­
cently. Mr. McKinney, of Peterborough, opposed him suooessfully, and SOUTH LONDON ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUALISTS, 71, BTAMFOBD BT.
W EEKLY MEETINGS.
after three hourB’ disoussion of the subjeot, the audienoe parted reluc­
tantly. It was generally felt that the opponent of Spiritualism had Sunday, Trance Addresses at 7; free. Monday, Conversational Meeting at 8 ,.
Tuesday, Developing Circle at 8 ; members only. Wednesday, Publio
not done the subject justice, and the deBire for further information is
Circle at 8 : 3d. Thursday, Developing Circle at 8 ; members only.
Fbiday, Materialisation Circle at 8 ; members only, Batubday, Soolal
great. Mr. Burns is expeoted to visit Oundle soon.
Meeting at 8. It is requested that punctuality be observed b y visitors.
Catholic A postolio C hurch, G ordon S quare.— We have received
the following as a handbillSermons will be preaohed on the fol­
SEANCES IN THE PBOVINOB8 D USING THE W E E K .
lowing Sunday eveningB, at seven o’clook, upon “ The Lord’s Present
Feb. 20, K eigh ley, 10.80 a.m . and 6,80 p.m . Children's Progressive
Apostolio Work in the Church.” February 20th—“ Apostles’ Testimony Sunday,Lyceum
at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m .
to the Emperors, KingB, and Bishops in Christendom.” February
Bowebby Bridge, Spiritualist Progressive Lyceum, Children's Lyoeum,
27th—“ Their work of Organization and bringing Men into the Unity
10 a.m. and 2 p.m . Publio Meeting, 6.80 p.m .
B ow lins, Spiritualists’ M eeting B oom , 3.30 and 0 p.ni.
of the Faith." Maroh 5th—“ Their Special Mission to seal those called
Bibmingham, Mr. W . Perks, 312, Bridge Street West, near W ell Street,
to be the First Fruits.”
Hookley, United Christian Spiritualists at 6.30 fo r7 ,fo r Bpiritualistsonly.
Dunmow.— Mr. C. W. Allwood, who has lately visited Dunmow as a
Bpiritual Institute, Athenaeum, Temple Street,‘ Disoussion, 11 a .m .;
practical phrenologist and mesmerist, has sown the germ of Spiri­
Publio Meeting, 7 p.m .
tualism amongst us, and oreated thought and desire for more informa­
B righton, Hall o f Solence, 3, Church Street, doors closed 6.30 p.m .
tion on purely spiritual matterB. The seed sown will doubtlesB bring
Manchesteb, Temperanoe Hall, Grosvenor St., All Saints, at 2.80.
forth fruit in its Beason, Mr. Allwood has leotured o n Phrenology three
H alifax Psychological Soolety, Old County Court, Union Street, at 2.80
and 6. Children’s Lyceum at 10 a.m .
times at Dunmow, and while keeping to his orthodox subject, never lets
Nottingham, Ohurohgate Low Pavement. Pnbllo meeting at 6-80 p.m.
a chance pass to say something o f Spiritualism. He is a good speaker,
Ossett Common, W akefield , at M r. John Crane’s, at 2 and 6, p.m.
and will make many friends in the Eastern Counties although prover­
Newcastle-on-Tyne, at Freemasons' Old Hall, Weir’s Oourt, Newgate
bial for its “ oalves.”
Street, at 6.80 for 7 p.m.
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1876, at eight o’clock, p.m.
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Tiokets may be had from Mr. Wilson, 33, Russell Street; Mr. Lamont,
85, Islington, Liverpool.
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An Explanation of theTrioks of all Conjurers who pretend to Expose
Spiritualism: flo w to escape from a Corded Box—How to get out of the
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Papers by the Audience. The phenomena attending Spirit Mediums
are dearly defined, and shown to be quite distinct from the tricks of
Conjurers. Price 2 d .; post free, 2jd.
frradon: J.
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L iverp ool, Publio Meetings at the Islington Assembly Booms, at 3
and 7 p.m . Trance-mediums from all parts o f England, &c.
Dablington Spiritual Institution, 1, Mount Street, adjoining the Turkish
Baths. Publio Meetings at 10.30 a .m . and 9 p.m .
Southsea, at Mrs. Stripe’s, 41, Middle Street, at 6.80.
Loughbobo’, Mrs. Gutteridge, Tranoe-medlum, Dene's Yard, Pinfold
Terrace, at 6 o’olook.
Glasgow, Publio meeting, 6.30 p.m ., at 164, Trongate.
Heckmondwike, Servioe at 6.30 at Lower George Street.
Developing Oirole on Monday and Thursday, at 7.30.
O sbett Bpiritual Institution, Ossett Green (near the G . N , B. StatloA),
Service at 2.30 and 6 p.m. Local mediums.
Oldham , Spiritual Institution, W aterloo Street, at 6.
H ull , 4, Btrawbenr Street, Drypool. 2 p.m .,H ealing P o w e r; 6.30p.m .,
Tranoe Speaking. Medium, J. L . Bland.
Gbihsby, at Mr. T. W. Asquith’s, 212, Vlotoria Street South, at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, S tockton, Meeting at M r. Freund’s, 2, Silver Btreet, at 8.15.
Birmingham, Miss Bessie Williams, 71, Alma Btreet, tranoe medium.
Wednesday, Feb. 23, Bowling, Spiritualists’ Meeting Boom, 8 p.m.
Ossett Common, at Mr. John Crane’s, at 7.80.
L iverpool. Mrs. Ohlsen, at 319, Crown Btreet, at 8.
Bibmingham. Mrs. Groom. Developing clrole. Mediums only. 6 to 7,
165, St. Vincent Street.
Bibmingham. Mr. W . Perks, 312, Bridge Street West, near W ell Street.
K eig h le y , at the Lyoeum. at 7.30 p .m ., Tranoe-mediums, Mrs. Lucas
and Messrs. Wright and Shaokleton.
Thubsday, Feb. 24, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Old Freemasons’ H all, W eir’s Court,
Newgate Street. Seanoe at 7.80 for 8.
Grimsby, at Mr, T. W. Asquith’s, 212, Victoria Street South, at 8 p.m .
Fbiday, Feb. 25, Ltvebpool, Weekly Oonferenoe and Tranoe-spealdng, at the
Islington Assembly Booms, at 7.30 p.m . The Committee meet at 7
Nottingham, Churchgate Low Pavement Beanos at 8.
Bibmingham. Mrs. Groom, 165, St. Vincent Street. Development
clrole. Mediums only. 6 to 7.
M r. Perks’s, 812, Bridge Street, at 7.80, for development.
Salfobd, Temperance Sail, Regent Boad, at 8,
F e b r u a r y 18, 1876.
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T A H .O E , HlATTEEC, A N D 1&EU#tfB&E.! 0% 'tP !['T T E E ,
8, HANQVE% Pf-fCE, REGrEW PARK,
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Established 1833,
Has a very large Stock of New A utumn G oods, inoluding Hqts, Shirts,
and Umbrellas;
E. OHAELES E. WILLIAMS, Medium, is at home daily,
M
lto give Eptotta. Seances, fro® 12 to 5 / p.m. Private Seances
attended at the house of investigator. Publio Seances at 61, Lamb’s
Conduit Street, on; Monday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday
evenings for Spiritnialista only, at 8 o’clock each evening. Address as
above.
’
M IS S LOTTIE FOWLEB, the GBEAT AMEBICA# SOMl
F U S E D A L E , T a ilo b
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a nd
D b a j e b , has a splendid
_ i assortijient ot-Winter Goods. An immenSevaMety'df'flObuitiand
West of England TWEEDS, A perfect fit guaranteed. Everything
on hand. Visitors passing through London supplied with goods on
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T H E “ STUEMBEEG”
' X writes answers io yoHir thoughts. Whether by
il L NAMBULI8T, SPIRITUAL CLAIRVOYANTE, and TEST MEDIUM
whose reputation is well known throughout Europe and America, can be
CONSULTED op either Medical Questions or Business Affairgconi^ctyjd
tdth the Living and Dead. Hours,' 1 till 8. Terms, One Guinea.—
Address, 2; Vernon Place, Bloomsbury Square, London, W.C.V
N.B.—Miss Fowler does not reply to •Correspondence nor see Visitors
on Sunday.
i TEST COMMUNICATIONS (b y Trance pr W ritfflg),
Medical
and other Advice, Healing by Spirit-Magnetism, Develop­
*
“ Odic Force,” “ Psychic Force,” “ Unconscious
Cerefcbration,” or “ Spirit Agency,” physieAl: screjice can- ment of Mediumship, &c., conslilt t i e well k n o w Spirit-Medium,
not yet explain. Highly amusing, and to thfe seridus MRS. OLIVE. Terms, One Guinea. Public seances, Tuesdays, at 7 p.m/;
srapii; deeply interesting. Of most fancy dealers, or of Fridays, 3 p.m.; admission, 2s. 6d. 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm
Road, 20 minutes from Oxford Street vitL Tottenham Court Road, by
J, S tobm on t, Constitution Hill, Birmingham; 4s. 4d., 2s. 0d., and Is. Od.,
Adelaide, Shiptqn, or Hampstead omnibus; 3 minutes from Chalk Farm
post free.
Station, North London Railway.
\T 0 T 1 0 E .— D E . B I G G left London on the 16th inst, for
JN Liverpool, en route for the United States, He hopes to be back ih
June.
Pamphlets and Printed Instructions will be supplied as usual by
Assistant (by post or appointment).
PROF. JAMES REGAN,
M A G N E T IC H B A L B B ,
8, Vernon Place,
F
BS. W*#ODEOBDE, T b a n c e , H e a l in g ,
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and
D e v e l o p in g
Medium, will give Sittings for Development, under Spirit-Control.
in Writing, Drawing, Clairvoyance, or any form of Mediumship. Dis­
orderly influences removed French spoken. At home Mondays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Private Seances attended.
Address—10, New Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
E . WILLIAM EGLINGTON, P h y s ic a l M ed iu m , is now
prepared to receive Engagements for Private Seances.—Address,
St. James’s House, Greenleaf Lane, Walthamstow.
BS. BEAIN, T b a n c e T e s t -M e d iu m , will give Seances by
BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, W.C.
. Appointment at Investigators’ own Residences, Fee, 5s. and ex­
EOFESSOE EEGAN, begs to announce that he has fojjpd penses.—Address, 53, Eagle Street, Holborn, W.C.
P
it necessary to take Rooms at the above central address, for the
greater convenience of Patients, and he also informs correspondents that
on receiving a description of Symptoms of their Ailments, he will forward
Magnetised Paper, with full instructions. Fee, Five Shillings. Atten­
dance given personally from ten to five daily. Free days—Tuesday and
Friday.
Will be ready in a few days.
B.MONCK’S CALENDAB and TEUTH-SEEKEE’S GUIDE
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to the INVESTIGATION OF MODERN SPIRITUALISE. Over
fifty closely printed pages, with illustrations of Direct Drawings, through
D. Duguid’s mediumship. Contains original articles written expressly
for the 4 Calendar ” by S. C. Hall, F.S.A., Dr. W. Hitchman, “ Fritz,” T.
P. Barkas, F.G.S., W. Oxley, T. Shorter, Mrs. Makdougall Gregory, A.
Calder, J. N. Tiedeman Martheze, Mrs. Tyndall, &c. &c. Subjects:
“ Scientific Spiritualism,” “ Cui Bono ?” “ The Healing Power," “ Spiri­
tualism in Every-Day Life,” “ The Beneficent Aspect of Spiritualism,”
“ On Mediums,” “ Rules for the Spirit-Circle,” &c. &c. Will be found
very useful among sceptics and investigators, and as a companion to the
Spiritualists’ Almanac.
Orders should be sent in at once. 3d. each.
J. Bubns, London Publisher, 15, Southampton Row, Holborn; or if
ordered of G e o b g e Tommy, 7, Unity Street, Bristol, single copy, post
free, 3d.; and quantities supplied to Societies or for free distribution at
a liberal reduction. Agents wanted.
Just published, elegantly bound, price
3 j.
; to depositors, 2s. 6<Z.
IPH IGENIA AND OTHER POEMS,
By H e n b y P b i d e , Author and Composer o f " H o m e ” (Musio and Words),
and frequent Contributor to the M e d i u m and Human Nature.
BS. BULLOCK’S HALL. 19, C h u b c h S t b e e t , I slin g t o n ;
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An EVENING CONCERT will take place at the above hall on
Wednesday, the 23rd February, several ladies and gentlemen having
kindly volunteered their services. During the evening a Testimonial
will be presented to Mr. William Eglington, when we hope to see a good
muster of his friends. Several influential gentlemen are expected to
address the meeting. Mr. Linton w ill preside. Mr. E. Bullock, Trea­
surer. Admission Sixpence and One Shilling.
FRANK
HERNE,
PHYSICAL MEDIUM,
Has Two Evenings to spare for Special Seances to Investigators—Mon­
day and Friday. Publio Seances on Wednesday, at Three o’clock, at
15, Southampton Row. At home daily, 3, Rockmead Road, South Hack­
ney, Victoria Park: Ten minutes from Cambridge Heath Station, via
Underground Railway; or Omnibus, South Hackney to Broadway, two
minutes’ walk; or Royal Blue or Chelsea Omnibus to “ Earl of Aberdeen,”
five minutes. At Brighton first and third Sundays in the month; other
Sundays at home, for Spiritualists only, at seven o’clock.
,. J. J. MOESE,
I n s k b a t io n a l T ba n c e S p e a k k h ,
has
returned to England, and is now prepared to receive calls, as
usual, to lecture in London or the provinces. All letters to be addressed
to him at Warwick Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, London, E.
C. CALDWELL, M ed iu m
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T e s t C omm unications ,
•
is willing to attend Investigators at their own Residences. Fee
optional. Address, J. C. Caldwell, 40, Thome Rd., South Lambeth, S.W,
COKTENTS:
Iphigenia
God W ith Us
The Love o f God
Christ Jesus
B ibyl: A Fantasy
The Seeker
Awakening
The Iceberg
“ The Good Old Town ”
‘ 'Liverpool’s Loss”
" Sentenced to Death ”
Autumnal Art
The “ La Plata ” Haft
A Christmas Sermon
Phyrldrene
A Dream
Daybreak
Beyond
Thy Guardian Angel
Town
A Blade o f Grass
A Brook
Three Voices
Hereafter
A Cry
Harvest
Advent
Evening Hymn
Is it IP
A Prayer
Home (With Music)
London: J. Bubns, 15, Southampton Row, W.C.
INFORMATION FOR INVESTIGATORS.
Buies for the Spirit-Circle. B y Emma Habdinqb. id.
The Spirit-Circle and the laws of Mediumship. By Emma
H ardingk .
Id,
rpflE WELSH SPIEIT-MEDIUM, M b . E. G. SADLEE,
JL .157, Bute Road, Cardiff, is at home daily to give Public and Private
Seances from 11 to 5 p.m. Private Seances attended at the houses of
investigators. Public Seances at 157, Bute Road, on Monday Evenings,
5s.; Wednesday Evenings, 2s. 6d.; and Saturday Evenings, 2s. 6d.
Admission by ticket only. Tickets may be had of R eesb Lew is, Esq.,
1, Montgomery House, Roath; J. B. M ath ew s, Esq., Crockherbtown;
and at 157, Bute Road.
SYCHOPATHIC) INSTITUTION for the Cure o f Diseases,
254, Marylebone Road. Efficient Healers in attendance from 9 a.m.
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till 9 p.m. Healers sent to all parts; terms moderate^ Joseph Ashman,
Principal. •
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10,
Church Street, Upper Street, Islington, N.—A good Magnetic
Healer (Mr. J. Smith) in attendance daily from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Fee,
2s. 0d. Sundays and Wednesdays free. Mr. and Mrs. Bullock, Principals.
ISS CHANDOS undertakes to Eradicate Consumption, Cancer,
M
Insanity, Dipsomania, and all Nervous and Infantile Diseases.
Mediumship. By M rs. Tappan. id.
Terms: One Guinea per visit (in London), inoluding the necessary
The Philosophy of Death, By A. J. Davis. 2d.
specific treatment, or Two Guineas per month by post. ,
Miss Chandos continues to give instructions (privately, and by post),
Mediums and Mediumship, By H azard. 2d.
What Spiritualism has Taught. By W illia m H o w itt. id. on Electro-biology and Mesmerism.—Address, 17, Brunswick Square,
W.C.
The Creed of the Spirits; or, the Influence of the Religion
of Spiritualism. By Emma Habdinqb. Id.
-ITRS. PONTING, who assisted Dr. Mack continues to receive
Concerning the Spiritual World, and what Men know If I Patients for Magnetic Treatment Daily, from 10 tiU 6, at 20, South­
ampton Row. Free Days, Tuesdays and Fridays. Developing Circle,
thereof. A Tranoe Address by J. J. Mobsk. Id.
Thursday evenings..
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A Scientific View of Modem Spiritualism. By T. Grant, id.
HUDSON, P h o t o g b a p h b b , 2, Kensington Park Boad,
The Spiritual Lyre. A Collection of Songs for the use of Spiri
tualists. 6d.; cloth, Is.
What is Death? By Judge Edmohds.
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PSYCHOPATHY;
OR, THE TRUE HEALING ART;
BY
J OSEPH ASHMAN,
P rin cip a l o f t h e P sy ch o p a th ic I n s tit u t io n , 254 , M a r y ls s o n i
. Road, L o n d o n , N.W.
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
The former edition having1been caught up with avidity by the
public and viewed with favour by a critical press, affords satis­
factory grounds for a second issue.
The principle of treatment being simple and unassailable,
alterations and additions in the work are unnecessary.
My portrait is given in the frontispiece as a photographic
evidence of the healing endowment of the hand. On inspec­
tion, a luminosity, or aura, will be perceived emanating from
that organ. This nimbus or aura is, without doubt, the ex­
pression of concentrated vital force, that finds its natural outlet
through the hands and fingers.
That there is such a determination of vital magnetic force, at
least in my own person, is fully established by my sensations
and also by extraneous evidence. When in full power, I have a
sensation in the hands as though they were enveloped in warm
air. An aura is visible to persons of a sensitive organisation.
Its penetrating power is felt by patients through their clothing.
Congestions, glandular swellings, and other ailments, more or
less speedily vanish under its influence. Water, paper, cloth,
and other substances become permeated by it, enabling the
curative treatment to be conducted at a distance.
It is with this power ever present with me, and at all times
ready for application, that I have for years had the consolation
of carrying healing and comfort to the abodes of suffering.
JOSEPH A SH M AN .
B y JO S E P H
“ Mr. Ashman «ures diseases by the laying on of hands. Nobody who
reads his book will doubt that.”—The Figaro. .
)
“ The man (M r. Ashman) made a great impression on-me. I felt he
was just one of those who would carry life into a •sick-'rdom, and com­
municate vital power.”— R ev. M aurice D avies, D.D., in the\London Stin.
“ Mr. Ashman’s system is worth a trial by those .who have faith in the
power possessed by a good magnetic hand rather than in the drugs of
the Pharmacopoeia.”—Marylel»ne Mercury.
“ We felt convinced that here, finally, we had discovered the vis medica•
trix naturce.’1—Paddington Times.
“ It is, perhaps, one of the most original works that has appeared
lately, and gives invaluable information. If it were extensively read,
studied, and practised, it would bring untold blessings upon the people at
large.”—Medium and Daybreak.
“ There need be no question that Mr. Ashman performs many re­
markable cures by his psychopathic treatment, as is shown by thirty
testimonials appended to his terse, well-written essay.”—Human Nature.
“ Mr. Ashman states that, after examining Allopathy, Homoeopathy,
and Hydropathy, he believed that the only thing to be worked upon was
the vis nervosa, or Soul Force, which could be influenced by the hands.
. . . . When the world once believes in this doctrine, tons upon tons of
drugs which are annually consumed by us unfortunate bipeds can be
dispensed with.”—Killum Times.
“ Mr. Ashman is a man of known integrity, immense vitality, and
great magnetic power. We wish half the legally qualified medical men
were but a quarter as reliable as the author.”—The Christian Spiritualist.
“ The results of his (Mr. Ashman’s) many years’ successful practice,
recommend him far more than a diploma from any College of Physicians
or Surgeons could possibly do.’’—Pioneer of Progress.
“ A reviving of the true healing art of the Apostolic age.”—Northampton
Mercury.
“ It puts us in mind of the Great Physician, who went about doing
good, and at whose touch the fever fled away.”—77te Temperance Star.
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41We can cordially recommend this small volume to the nodce of our
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By C A T H E R I N E B E R R Y .
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CHAPTER VIII.
I f o u n d Cutty on the piazza weeping this morning. Innocently
enough, Lizzie asked her how she came in the pauper-house.
The crimson cheeks and liquid darkness of the eyes told me a
story. She hid her head on my bosom, and whispered, “ I was so
ashamed, oh, so ashamed! and my mother—”
“ Cutty,” I said, drawing her head between my hands and gazing
in her eyes, “ your poor mother, I have been told upon good
authority, was the victim of false education; reared by an un­
wise, indulgent parent, who had never fitted her to be the true
helpmeet of the man she had vowed to love and obey. She had
not been taught to be self-reliant, self-sustaining, but flew to con­
ventional forms, servants, ease; the luxury she had been accustomed
to in her father’s house she must duplicate within her own. She
did not stop to count the cost; she had never been taught to. Her
heart was right, my darling; I have heard she was veiy loving.”
“ Oh, yes, whispered Cutty, with the warmth of love for mother
coming m her face.
“ And when trouble came she had no refuge; she had never been
taught womanly heroism, she was easily discouraged, and—”
“ I forgive her; my poor, dear mother," interrupted Cutty, with
her cheeSs glowing very red, “ and there she is learning, perhaps.”
“ Yes, dear. Does your head ache ?”
“ A little. I want to go back into the kitchen. I do, really.
I am afraid I shan’t learn to be self-reliant.” I smiled at the poor
child’s fear, and explained the matter of domestic education.
“ It is not necessary for you to become a drudge, Cutty, to learn
how to rely upon self in the emergencies contingent in a greater or
less degree to all lives. I would trust you now, to keep house.
We must attend to the cultivation of judgment, discretion, honour,
and the many good virtues which make the perfect woman.”
“ Oh, I want to be a true woman!”
The sweet wild wind played among her hair, and the fragrance
of dew-laden flowers rose to baptize her with consecration of her
desire. The sunlight upon every leaf caused her happiness; with
a dreamy lustre in her girl’s eyes, the fair brow kissed by the
bronze hair, the red lips wreathed in reflection, she was a picture
indeed. My purest love is in the possession of a new-born angel.
My Cecil, flower in the garden of God! thy sweet odour helpeth
to perfume the bowers of Paradise, and wafts itself adown the
steppes of heaven to centre in my life! Though this precious
orpnan girl has come to help my lonely days and half fill the void
thy absence makes, and I love her with no common intensity, yet
she cannot desecrate the consecrated chamber lit by the lamp of
mother-love.
!£ ln the afternoon, Mrs. Holt came over. She is a pretty woman,
and has been well educated. I wonder she so misunderstands
Lizzie. After we had conversed awhile upon the subjects common
to neighbours, she sighed deeply, and said:
“ M j s . Blake, what shall I do with Lizzie P she will be herself,
and I never shall make anything of her in this world; so strange
—does things no other living creature ever would think of. What
do you suppose she did yesterday ?”
I smiled, thinking 1 should not be surprised at any pretty
anomaly. I was sure it could be no wickedness*
KINGDOM
AMS
ABBOAD.]
[ D o u b le S h e e t— P r i c e Id.
“ Well, I was making some cake,” commenced Mrs. Holt, with
a hearty laugh, “ had it already to put into the pans—when I
thought, well, I’ll bake them in scallops, hearts, and rounds; so
I told Susan to get them. She hunted everywhere and could not
find a s h a d o w of one. Then I hunted; my cake spoiling, for it
was beat light as a feather, and I never was in such a wonder.
Finally Lizzie came in, and I asked her if she had seen them.
“ ‘ Oh, yes ; I put them on Marty Lewis’s grave—filled them with
flowers—some of my larkspurs and pinks.’
“ ‘ The whole dozen ?’ I asked.
“ ‘ Yes, mother; some of them I put on old Simon Tuderly's
grave.’
“ My tin hearts and rounds! what do you think of such work,
Mrs. Blake ?”
Cutty was laughing and I had no time to reply, for Mrs. Holt
went on with, “ I asked her what possessed her to do such a thing.
She said:
“ ‘ Oh, ’cause she thought poor little Marty hadn’t anybody to
do it, and she was a good girl if she was poor, and she knew Marty
would look down and be so glad. And old Simon used to make
her whistles;’ he was one of the town’s poor, Mrs. Blake, you
know—you remember old Tuderly.”
“ Perfectly well,” I replied.
“ She said she put a few wild roses on his grave, because he
used to like them and give her so many; when he went into the
woods chopping he always brought Lizzio handfuls of beautiful
wild flowers. My cake-tins on those paupers’ graves!”
I saw Cutty blush a little. She thought of those days when
she knew no other home save the almshouses; her delicate nature
had been touched rudely, but Mrs. Holt was innocent of intention,
and in a moment observed her stupidity. She quickly changed the
current of Cutty’s thoughts by saying:
“ And now, Mrs. Blake, I want you to hear how the child talks.
I said, ‘ Lizzie, what makes you behave so lately ?’ She answered,
‘ I have not done a single thing for ever so long that’s wicked—
’cause since I thought it all over, I b’lieve the angels see me all
the time. I b’lieve aunt Lucia and Uncle Matthew and little
Georgie are angels, and see all I d o ; and I am ashamed to have
all the people in heaven see my naughty actions.' ‘ More afraid
of them than of God ?’ ‘ No, of course not,’ she said slowly, ‘ but
you see God loves us so much, and pities us so much, and knows
just exactly how we feel, what hard times we have trying to do
right, and the angels can’t tell so well.’ ”
“ Faith that would put to shame many Christians, Mrs. Holt,”
I said; but she sighed deeply, adding directly: *
“ I don’t know what to do with her, she asks such strange ques­
tions, and when I answer her she don’t believe, but forms her own
explanations. She declares she isn’t afraid of punishment, and
will have it church members tell lies and do awful things, as she
expresses it—but hush, here she comes.”
In bounded the rosy-cheeked, romping girl, full of life, and
jubilant in her warm, fresh, golden love which she drank at the
fount of intuitive recognition—the source of true religion. “ Her
panacea will be effectual in all her future mental pains, Mrs. Holt j
her medicine will be for redemptive ends; her soul will fill other
souls; her influx of heaven waft itself to minds filled with dark
mysticisms. She will live by principle, law, liberty— and God
will be the motto written upon her banner. It is beautiful to be­
come an angel on earth. Tributes, however eccentric, to the graves
of the honest lowly, will lift her young brow for its garland of white
roses long before she gops where the garland is perpetual.’’
114
F ebeuary 25, 1876.
THE JjEDIDM JNX> DAYBBEAK.
The latter-sentence I pronounced
Lizzie -was m m *
givipg Gutjy some acorns and i^osse||he|ftd
sighed more heavily than .ever, ajid w m ^ p fl j
m H
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ft
p w i f f p f e f l l m f t to Study
filfoir can you, I/fci. $aifeP, 5 g i '^ pfflrtRffF fft' IN
But I.iiv e not toW
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W ft
I do not know where to. go t o Pflflpff. m mW9,
her off somewhere where she'll
g p ^ fl[|8^ppf!.- tip w$sin
the other evening, and though he,' j?faye^p$y ^ minutes, sfye
must needs say something tey^pjy $ p ^ fy $ g -’
‘
Mrs. Holt indicated to me we Blight go ffljt flEW
veitfffidfih;
so I rose and she followed. StfincUpg hy the ivy yine| ^jig |a$,
“ Ypu see her Sahbjrth-achool i « p i was afcov$'j|m»8qp. She
asked l(b. James if he believed Samson stew a thQflgind v m v i *
the i^w-bone of an cjk He M $ | g | W $ P l i !
?h°
w°u
said, ‘ S f o :^ !
feel so l
cry all
E M w p lf
I called hgr
|lo told her
$m
B^e repented die p p #
i ’ f W W I M B P l i ? w i p u s i m and
l » ! f
answered, ‘ To
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t e
F«w»
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if M l m
Outty aftd, I were alone at last, and the dear child was very
i^atjent fplf the Wpniisedreplies to her earnest interrogations.
"feat,” she q^d softly, “tell me if you thinkwe grow o]d
there.
‘‘ It is only w hw the spiritual youth ceases that we commence
future a new birth of each and every acquisition made Here
Through eternity, life will be but the re-sowing of the seed, the
re-reaping, re-harvesting. You see, Outty, in this question of perBtual youth in the other life, we get clear instincts of progression,
he true nonnal condition of all created things is perpetual pro­
gress. Understand, dear ?”
She did not answer readily with that radiant glance conveying
the decided affirmitive; so I added, “ You, know, child ’tis only
the outer form that grows old; the spirit for ever retains its youth,
and in this way I believe. Intellectual progress is a perpetual
childhood. Paul speaks of the inward man being renewed day by
day, and impresses the necessity of putting off the old man, or
worn-out states, renewing our love and intellect.”
“ Yes, dear—”
“ Mother,” I said, with a significant nod of my head.
“ Dear mother,” she continued, “ I understand it a ll; but does
renewal mean progression ?”
“ Certainly, Outty. Colton says, ‘ The wisest man may be wiser
to-day than he was yesterday, and tp-morrow than he is to-day;’
and Mmfamn de Stael said, ‘ That Past which is so presumptuously
brought forward as a precedent for the Present, was itself founded
on an alteration of pome Past that went before it.’ ”
‘‘ Do they love us as well as they did here? and can they help
us? I know they can, else—but please tell me what you think,
dear mother/’
How sweet that sounded! I shall be so glad when she becomes
accustomed to the name, and forgets her humility because she was
i pauper child“ Remember, darling, what I have often told you. Faith will
g^ye when knowledge will slay. I believe each of1us are accom­
panied by ^n angel -guard. Jesus said, ‘ See to it that ye under­
value not .one of these little ones, for I say unto you, that their
angel? iji the heavens do always behold the face of my Father in
jfoe hW^W-’ What does this mean but
angels watch over
little children—and also over us all, a? % as possible ?• Having
paaBed through the discipline of this life, they know how to pity
us. Love us, child! I believe they watch with deep intensity
ogr daily acts. If we progress in goodneafy they are happy; if
^ retrcjg^flijlp or renifdn jnert, they
solicitous. They wait for
1™nng and anxiety.”
’ he happys to hehpW m i n .......
uuuj, x do not Believe thogp who lay! us §0 well here c.an he
thef> eP f ^ d in ■■
pejat. 4 ^ 1 % 1 ! a
our inanities, horp
W
'S i m
J ^ ^ p k W ou
,ir(ir...... our so^^TO? Jt wiU
< ^ ^ q u M | j will they do
They h^ye passed through fee thoriiy
ciyfi Ifived pps? jm# Jfjjpr how Mt^jr it w y ; they
" L\$wue <4 w jenspc# p d practice; the highest
P
>9amd h e^trSuff^g. They know peace
vi$ant 9 ^ re^f, to |he combatant- Oh,
people of ew% pnly w<fl>P JPWemb'er those loved
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v w
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Latta
u fc 6 ^ 9 W| | q m w ora p W le,
^ g w ^ u r a iitiifo r u s to
those
ft
to! mim gflffliBBflM6to
||chrysal^il^ ^ ®}ded to
I 6*?
l|hpHt § ^ g . - f| e Mjffiefl again m Jus face,
i all the while to be
and stud,‘'I don't repent thai way.'
good’s I can; and when I feel like being naughty I shut my eyes
quipk and whisper, ‘ Please God, send a good angel soon’s you can
to help me be good;’ then the angel comes ana helps me, and I
feel better right off.’ ”
I wanted to clasp the little thing ip my arms, and tell her to
guide her bark by the voice speaking from within. She will yet
show how well she may bear the olive branch of peace to the
great world of sinners; and also to forgive as we would be forgiven,
with fearless hand and foot working in the vineyard; and the
effoqt flhftU precede as well 39 follow the c a w to the l^nd pf
heaven.
--
as it is in
i j pureelves in
,,^fplieye, that
i ' % ™ t>e
n g fe rfflsip o f
Let
....
^ , . qgtg
|ft ourInner ears,
We have been educate in acoldscfiaol ;’naveheld dismal doubts '
of the existence of our lost ones, because.there has been no real­
izing link between the present and the future. It is our own fault
when the door of heaven has been thrown ajar if we will not peep
in and behold for ourselves the truth; p d if we will not under­
stand the soul o f things we shall repent it, I believe, on our
entrance to the coming life, if not here. Ignorance, bigotry, is
the trouble. Old things must leave space for the truths of science
and soul-development. When people will search _for that golden
thread which shall lead them up to angpjs and higher up to God,
they will find it ; when they will rise to a perception of the relation
of the inner life to the outer, and vice versa, when they understand
cause and effect, when by thought apd desire they induce upon
themselves determination to use reason and philosophy despite old
theology, then they will have entered the pathway which shall
lead to the mountain-top of glory. We must become assured the
spirit is the real self, that we can free ourselves ere death comes of
the outward form, and lifting our souls by faith and philosophy,
receive consolation and light.’*
Cutty said, “ Oh, mother! dear, dear mother, I am so happy to
have such a precious teacher.”
“ No, darling,” I answered; “ be most thankful, grateful to the
good Father that he has given you such marvellous intuition and
power of understanding. You comprehend at a glanee.”
She answered, “ I feel it; and oh! when will others enjoy this
beautiful rest P Death is our greatest gift. I am grateful for the
way left open, that we may enter that other state. I remember
always what that wise man said.”
“ Solon?”
“ Yes; that no man could be truly happy, before death—or
until death comes—something like that/’
“ Yes, that is it.”
“ Oh, if there were more teachers of the right kind |”
“ Yes, darling; but a better day is dawning. All truth has
a hard time. South says something like this: ‘ Truth, like a
stately dame, will not be seen nor show herself at the firgt visit,
nor match with Understanding upon an ordinary courtship or
address,’ I can scarcely remember just his words, but will tell you
the sentiment. That long and tedious is the way—hardest fatigues
must be endured—that the greatest mind brings forth its illumin­
ation through much tribulation; and I think these are his words:
‘JSTow all this that 1 have said is to show the force of diligence
in the investigation of Truth, and particularly of the noblest of
all truths, which is that of religion/” Outty pleaded for another
question’s solution, but I replied “ Not now, dear/1 Heaven
has endowed her with an exhaustless gentleness. The rose is dis­
placing the lily upon her cheek, and I feel very sanguine rej
a brilliant future.
(To ie continued.)
THE “ STAK CIRCLE ” AND “ MARY STUART.”
Mr. James Burns, Editor of Medium and D a y b r e a k ,
Dear Friend and Brother,— You are already aware of the ppsition to which, in the inception of Modern SjnptuaMsjQ, your
present correspondent wfis called, as the TO&nuensis and editor of
the fir$t and greatest book of Andrew Jackson Davis, “ The
Principlep of Nature,” &c. You niay also know something of my
intimate cquuection, as a propagandist, with the subsequent
of the spiritual development up to I860. How 1 afterwwdi .ceased
to appear aflgpng the pjuhiic advocates of th&tpovament is not, ii&port^nt in itspjf, considered, but may be inferred, as I now proceM
to speak of a certain line of experiences which seem to indiwte
the moje ijMortpftt pwt that I was to play in this modem drama.
® 8ffly ia J W ) 1848, and only » few 4 y s after Mr. Pavis had
married hi? first wife, as I W&9 sitting at my writiug-teWe one d»y,
I was startled by an interior ypice, which spote to mp these words:
“ Now you have,nothing pore to do with Dflvis, It has seased
to be your duty to stand between him »nd the world. Leave him;
and I had plans for future operations, far which wa had mutually
” W ....
Ilf® :
plgdg^d our wqi’ds. j bojdd not leave ljim by a voluntary act; but, fpminine nature, no longer .thjj tool and alavejTbut the cqmpaniqn
l m 4 } 'T O ,M T O ? fere 0 i w h rlu jv. »t w m j p w s a t v>
m i •1
in Jh®
M
f r W
. p j faw t oy mwB fw & w i s t e i g j f f . w
J^j^jarings, ftftjpn mere interwoven
.e^plj. ( # 911. T»e fflprp jion from herself is cpncprnpd, toil yef I _______
am
j^ppr^Bt-ppjnji I.pph.tp state is, tbat on % night following the to say that one reason is "because Ihe qualities of her nej&t ,and
4 fty on 'wjucb the ipner voice spoke to me as above, I received, as mind are such as to make her the uniyersally beloved and truBtejl
in %dfeam, what purported to be a territorial plan, map, or diagram one of the spiritual sphere to whichi she belongs; and secondly,
of a societary organisation. It was in six circles, concentrically bpcause she ip some 'sense died a marts'* to what ste sincerely
eurroijnding an inner or seventh circle, with six radii proceeding held to be true and right, after expiating any suppofed faiilts of
from centre to circumference in the form of a six-pointej} star. her earthly life by many long years of imprisonment. Passing
The circles seemed to correspond to love, and the radii to wisdom. thus into the spirit-world at a time when tbe old Rpnlan hierarchy
Eaph pijrcle seemed to be the appropriate J^bitation of a corre­ had become dead as' a progressive and ciyiji'sirig power, her
sponding class of people, the outer circle of the lowest, apd e’fich ascended and regenerated spirit, freed from the j)qnj|agp qf priest­
ascending one of a higher and still higher, ap'd % central one of craft to -which sne now acknowledges she
Suti.9<<ted white P
the tigbeat class, wberp it seemed tnat the city was to be built, this life, became the fitting representative, and, in fjoi^e sense,
and tjje seat of goyprjapent established.
leader, of all those freed and regenerated ones who together formed
In thinking over t}je patter, I could not conceive tbe plan to be
practicable. It did not look as if it could ever be realised upon
earth, and I was inclined to pass it from my mind as a mere fancy;
. .
- .
-tt fy>m God out of
but it made an impression of which I could not rid myself, and, heaven.” This is essentially what Swedenborg heralded a hundred
after it hid haunted my thoughts for several days, I drew it up on years ago, but without adequately defining it.
paper. I immediately obtained an inkling of its meaning, but
But, may not all this be a delusion, as we know that delusions
saw that it was incomplete. Rapidly, as if my thoughts and pencil have been propagated by spirits and folio-wed by men ? My answer
were guided by an outside intelligence, I filled up its compartments is, that, if so, it will not stand the candid and intelligent investiga­
with the names of t^e Jiuman psychic faculties, and the names of tion which it invites, but will speedily appear as a delusion, and
principles, degrees, $nd series of developments exemplified in the pass away. In the language of the immorfal sentence with which
external universe, acting spiral lipps to indicate the natural paths Mr. Davis begins his “ Address to the ^Voidd,” in introducing his
of progress frpip onp (fpgrpe and series to another* until I found I first great book, “ Brethren, fear not, for error is mortal, and cannot
had a marvpllopdy complete system of universal correspondences, live, and truth is immortal, and cannot die.” But, in the name of
and the ba§ic outlines of a self-proving system of universal phi- all reason let it be asked, is so grand a development as Spiritualism
Josppby, the correspondence of the higher and lower degrees and never to present any other than the crude and disorganising cha­
aeries heing the same as the correspondence of the higher and racteristics which it has borne up to this time ? And if any change
lower octaves in music.
is to take place that wUl give it the aspect of a great saying apd
It was pn the basis of this diagrammatic revelation that I wrote, constructive power, may not this be the very one ? I would say
in 1852, my book, “ The Macrocosm; or, the Universe Without,” that I received these things through the lips of Mrq. Kimball, for
intending to follow it immediately with another volume, to be the most part, in the presence of'three friends, Doctors Atkinson,
entitled f? The Microcosm; or, the Universe W ithin;” but which, Wyman, and Johnson, and while in a state of almost morbid
up to this time, I have, for some reason, not been able even to cautiousness, induced by previous experience with spirits, which
attempt. I have, however, from that time to the present, been placed me constantly on the qui vive for discrepancies and contra­
epgagpd in working out this original and general idea in the dictions; and though turning back several times with the horrified
yariouB specific branches of its application,- attaining results, of thought that I had found evidence of deception, I was each time
j;hp sgpming importance of which I will not now speak; but I can­ almost immediately caught and made to acknowledge that the
not par the thought from my mind, that it was for the purpose difficulty consisted solely in a misunderstanding of my own.
Of the wonderful visions and other interior experiences I have
of working out this system by the time it might be needed for
use in some new and higher development of Spiritualism, that I had as affording to me by far the strongest part o f the evidence of
w%s called away from Mr. Davis by the spint-voice as before the truthfulness of these revelations, I have not now room to speak.
I intend to write a book, as soon as circumstances will permit, in
stated.
I may here mention, for what it may be worth, the fact that which all these experiences that are essential to the points at issue
in the summer either of 1855 or 1856 a spirit-medium came to shall be detailed, ahd in which I shall endeavour to answer the ques­
my study one day, and seeing my star diagram hanging on the tion, “ What is the great divine meaning of all these ponders that
wall, b^caipe entranced, and began to discourse upon it in a manner have been witnessed during the last twenty-eight years ?” Again
to me altogether new, as if different spirits were discussing its commending these matters to the candid attention of yourself and
points, and giving mutual explanations to each other, mostly in a readers, I subscribe myself,—Yours for truth and righteousness,
W il l i a m F is h b o t jg h .
language which I did not understand; and afterwards, turning to
91, South Third Street, Brooklyn, E. D., New York,
jfle, tbe ipefiiijjp apid % {; the iippressipn of that chart had been
January 28th, 1876.
thrown bp^jcf^t upon the earth, and had taken effect, with more
. or less definiteness, in thirteen different minds. I may add that I
hays met thrpa persons— two gentlemen and one lady — who
SPIRITUALISM AND SWEDENBORG.
appear to have received fragments of this same system, but have
There
is
at present appearing in the Leigh Journal a corre­
not been able to perfect the diagram, or to apprehend it in its uni­
spondence on Spiritualism. “ Auxiliary ” writes a very intelligent
versal bearings.
The reader may now conceive of the intepae'interest with which letter, pointing out to his satisfaction that Swedenborg predicted
I listened to the statement of “ Mary Stuart,” that spirits, repre­ and condemned Spiritualism one hundred years before its advent.
sentatives from all nations, had organised in the form of a star! He quotes passages from Swedenborg’s experience, stating that
“ A star!” thought I, but as yet said nothing; “ that is precisely the Swedenborg was controlled to write automatically, but such papers
form in which spirits ought to organise, because in that form he was ordered to destroy, only such writings being preserved which
ipay be represented all truth and good; and I have in my possession were apparently the result of interior illumination. This is, no
a diagram of that very star.” Subsequently, I carried to her my doubt, a very feasible distinction, for every Spiritualist knows that
gtar diagram, all dingy from the smoke and dust of twenty-six matter written automatically has to be subjected to the interiorly
years which had elapsed since I copied it from the first draft, and enlightened state of the individal before it can be received as truth,
was'proceeding tp call her attention to it, when she interrupted or be of use in directing the mind. Much that is written in this
way is meaningless and false, but very much of it is highly bene­
me by saying: “ You need not show me your diagram; I was
with you, and helped you make it.” Subsequently, and at diffe­ ficial, as we h^ve repeatedly seen in the case of medical prescrip­
rent interviews, I learned from her that she had been a member tions thus given, evincing great intelligence and beneficence.
W e entirely agree with Swedenborg, that for men to pin them­
of the “ Star Oircle ” from the time of its. inception, and that she
selves down to the dictum of spirits thus writing, would be a
was connected with a. band of spirits which, at the time I referred to,
subordination of the spiritual light within men, and a step back­
and twigp subsequently, approached the earth, and projected this
wards in the march of spiritual development. The demonstration
formula of universal truth upon recipient jtoinds, to tp received
of writing mediumship is in itself its prime use, showing that
wholly or m part) according to their respective capabilities.
spirits thus can operate, and thereby proving the fact of spiritual
She informed me that this Star Oircle already exists germinally existence. The teachings of all spirits, however, must be subjected
upon the earth, but that it is invisible,—that is to say, there are to the crucible of the' spirit, and that light which “ lighteth every
minds upon the earth corresponding to fevery position or location man that cometh into the world.”
in the star diagram, and these are to be gradually brought out
“ Auxiliary” also quotes fipm Swedenborg: “ There are certain
and made to know and co-operate with each other as members of spirits called natural and corporeal spirits, who, when they come
one common order, under the divine inspiration from and throngh to man, do not join themselves with hi? thoughts like other spirits,
the spiritual Star Oircle; and from this germ, growing and ex­ but epter into nis body and occupy all hia senses, and speak through
panding over the whole earth, will come the regeneration of thp hiB mouth, and act through his members, knowing no otherwise
human race.
than that the body and faculties of the man are theirs. These are
Bjjt why should these tidings, if true, be brought to the earth
by a woman ? and why should that woman be “ Maiy Stuart?”
R om what I have received, I feel that I am authorised to infer,
though not with absolute positiveness, the answer as follows:—
These things are answered by a woman because in the great dis­
pensation that is now dawning woman is to come into the full
development of all the beauty, gentleness, and moral power of her
the spirits by whom men were formerly possessed, but they were
cast into hell by the Lord, and altogether removed, so that there
are no possessions at this day.” Wp think “ Auxiliary” is rather
stultifying himself in supposing that such possesions constitute
the phenomena of spirit-cbmmunion in thpae days, seeing that morp
than one hundred years ago it was declared that “ the Lftrd” b$d
cast all such spirits into hell! Did the Lord forget to shut the
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door, jwnd thus render his.arrangements subject to fiustrationp
The'sllghte^t acquaintance with Spiritualism is only necessary to
sjidw'that spirit-contJol is of cprite a different'Hnd to that pointed
out'in the quotation. Yet it is in the experience o f investigators
that men and'women who are not Spiritualists have thus been
possessed*'not by an intelligence which “ join themselves with
their thoughts Lite other spirits,” hut a low influence which seems
to act in opposition to the obsessed one’s thoughts, and leads
him into acts which his intelligence forbids. Spiritualists have
proved, beyond doubt, that spirits who control mediums are indi­
viduals whom they knew upon earth, though there may be a form
o f manifestation of a lower grade, as pointed out by Swedenborg,
which does not permit of this higher demonstration.
The second part of “ AuxiliaryV’ letter is a tribute to the
intellectual lucidity of Swedenborg, who revived the science of
correspondences which once existed all over the earthy and unfolded
the truth that the minute particles of matter typify a spiritual
cause.
The letter concludes with the glowing tribute of Gerald Massey,
himself a Spiritualist, to the genius of Swedenborg.. This part of
the letter affords proofs that “ Auxiliary” misunderstands the true
position of the Spiritualist, for he quotes the most eminent among
them to prove his own views. Spiritualists do not rely upon the
physical phenomena as the purport of Spiritualism, any more than
Swedenborg did upon the “ animal kingdom,” or “ mineralogy,”
as the prime object of his intellectual investigations. Like Sweden­
borg, every human mind has to pass through various strata of
intellectual investigations towards the acme of his mental progress.
“ Auxiliary” must remember that Swedenborg lived a goodly life­
time after the ordinary manner of men, and enjoyed to the brim
the cup of sensuous knowledge before his mind was opened to
spiritual truths. Many Spiritualists have attained their spiritual
degree much sooner than Swedenborg did, though they might not
shine so brightly; and we think if “ Auxiliary ” would take the
trouble to regard the phenomenal investigations of Spiritualists in
their true light, he would see a much greater degree of resemblance
between Biblical Spiritualists, Swedenborg, and Modem Spiri­
tualism, than he permits himself at present to recognise.
THE CLERGYMAN AND THE SPIRITUALIST.
Spiritualism made its entrance into a retired village in the Lake
District about two years ago, and has been doing its work there in
a quiet way ever since. The good clergyman, not having yet
learned the simple lesson that whatever is true must also be of
some good use, if it be only to serve and support something else
that is true, set himself against its advent, and has used his best
efforts from the first to extinguish the new light. His motive
certainly is one of the best: he fears the doctrines may “ do grievous
harm to those of weak faith.” The reverend gentleman had been
offered the opportunity of making himself acquainted with the
nature and real value of Spiritualism, but he chooses to decide, and
even to declare his decision, without putting himself to that in­
convenience, on the principle, as he stated it, that “ you cannot
touch pitch without being d e f i l e d b u t there is a famous maxim
in a grand old Book which says: “ He that answereth a matter
before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him” (Prov. xviii. 13.)
The following letters will require no further introduction. The
first comes from the clergyman:—
Dear Sir,—Though a thousand olergy, aye, angels too, were to unite
in the viewB of the spirit communists, their authority would be as no­
thing—and less than nothing—in opposition to the Word of God.—
Gal. i. 8. Prove what you maintain on the authority of God’s Word
written, and I am prepared to listen, but otherwise, all your arguments
and even evidences are to me as idle tales.
The painful importance of the subjeot makes me thus explicit. ExouBe me,—Yours faithfully,
----31st January, 1876.
Dear Sir,— Allow me to acknowledge the reoeipt of yourB, dated yes­
terday.
I beg you will make no excuses for plain speaking in any intercourse
you and I may have together. Let us use always the simplest, clearest
terms, especially when we deal with a subjeot of importance. Such at
least will he my method, for to speak plainly is a very favourite habit
of mine.
The leading motive of my last letter was not to place Dean Stanley, or
the Rev. Mr. Haweis, or the “ angels,” in any authority over you or
over any sort of written “ Word o f God.” It was simply to impress
upon you the important fact that these personages (some of them at
least), while being presumably possessed of an intimate thorough know­
ledge of the oontents of the Bible, and of all other matters pertaining
to Churoh of England theology, do find it right and proper, nevertheless,
to preaoh and publish to all men views in direot commendation of
Modem Spiritualism.In view of this important faot, it appeared to me tbat an inexperienced
layman like myself might modestly and graoefully refrain from entering
upon a battle of texts, lor, if there be any theologioal contention, I show
you a foe more worthy of your steel in the renowned Dean Stanley.
Pending the confliot, if oonflict there shall be, I stand in silent wonder
that on aquestionof suoh magnitude as this of Spiritualism there should
be any'hostility whatever between two divisions of an army fighting
under the banners of the one “ Church militant.” Until the issue is
fully .deolared, my sympathies, of oourse, are with the doughty dean,
simply because he and myself appear to have arrived at the same point
after having travelled over similar ground.
I have looked at GaL i. 8. Evidently there was in those days one
other man who delighted in plain, straightforward language; but, in
cursing all men-and angels who might at any time preaoh any dootrine
differing from his own, I think Paul was, to say the least of it, more
plain tnan polite,
F eb r u a r y 25, 1876.
In refusing to see anything heyond‘‘ idle tales” in any arguments,
“ or even evidences ” (!) whioh oannot first he shown to you printed in
our Bihle, I think you shut out from yourself the means of becoming
acquainted with an immensemass of information. Sinoe the early period
when thos6 old manuscripts wereoolleoted and Btitohedtogether, and finally
deolared by the eeolesiastics of those days to be the oomplete “ Word bf
God," many new truths hate been discovered, and every one of these,
by virtue of itB being a truth, iB surely a new Word of God, for God’s
Word is truth. Some of ub are of opinion that no truth has hitherto
been arrived at, or ever will be, whioh can at all oonfliot with the truth
that is in the Bible, simply beoause one faot never oan In the least degree
oontradiot another faot. We also incline to the opinion that so long as
the friends of the Bible persist in using that good book to block the way
against the religious and soientifio progress of mankind, those wellmeaning people are to that extent doiug harm, instead of good, hoth to
mankind and to the Bible itself.
If suoh performance on my part will afford you either servioe or
entertainment, I will at any time undertake to prove to you that Spiri­
tualism has been, in a hundred ways, of incalculable benefit to humanity ;
then if you oan afterwards prove that Spiritualism is also oontrary to the
Bible, all I have to say is, more’s the pity—for the Bible. I do not
believe you oan do that. Biblical scholarship is a hranoh of learning in
whioh I do not pretend to much profioienoy, but so far as my poor
notion goes, you certainly have not sucoeeded yet, and—remember Dean
Stanley. To Bearch thq Bible with any suoh motive is a task I myself
have no taste for. I think too well of the “ Good Old Book.”
With regard to your suggestion that our arguments and evidenoes are
to you as “ idle tales,” I will remark further that suoh they may be,
and will likely oontinue to be, so lon|» as you hold yourself aloof from
the examination of their value; but having myself had muoh experience
in spiritualistic phenomena, I cannot easily permit myself to attach any
great weight to your estimate. How far Spiritualism may agree or
disagree with the "established” theology is a question whioh, it
seems to me, you are abundantly qualified to deal with; but if we are
to view the subjeot in its matter-of-faot light—that is, with respeot to
the genuineness of its phenomena, and how far these deserve to have
bestowed on them the name spiritual—I think we shall find ourselves
working on ground whioh lies quite outside the bounds of your juris­
diction. You must pardon me if I remind you tbat eminent men, who
are far hetter fitted than either you or I for scientific investigation,
have already gone into this inquiry, and with modes and appliances we
should never dream of. If you would like to know what they made of
it, I shall have great pleasure in helping you to the information.
You designate this subjeot as one of painful importance. Now to
me it looks just the opposite. The more I see and hear of Spiritualism,
the more I feel convinced that it is one of God’s best hlessings to his
children ; and millions more share that opinion with me. Certainly it
must be rightly used and not abused, else its value may not beoome so
apparent to us; but surely that consideration need not repel us, for we
can say no less in speaking of any other of God’s preoious gifts.
f o r the earnestness aud evident sincerity you have hitherto displayed
in fulfilling what you lake to be your duty in this matter, I have no
terms but those of the highest respect and approval. You have full
liberty to make any public use of my communications to you; if I am
in the wrong, I may then the sooner be put right.
Whilst with right motives we strive to serve the truth, God will
surely help us both.—Yours sincerely,
S a m l . Pbide,
Coniston, 1st February, 1876.
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A LADY’S EXPERIENCES OF CALIFORNIA.
A few weeks ago we puhlished a letter from Mr. Einde, lately -of Dar­
lington. We have the pleasure of giving the following extraots from a
letter hy Mrs, Einde:—
Dear M— and T------ ,—If we oould only make our thoughts give
information, instead of the tedious prooess of writing them, you would
have a great amount of information by this time.
I suppose it will be hest for me to go back to our leaving New York,
as I wrote to you last from there. We left there on Monday evening
at seven o’clook, so we missed seeing anything around New York on the
railroad, but the next morning I shall never forget the exceeding beauty
of the foliage; it surpassed anything I ever beheld. For hundreds of
miles the hills were covered with the most brilliant tints, from a hright
yellow to a deep rioh scarlet, blended with a rich green. If you saw
them in a painting, you would say they oould pot he natural. It was
like one immense bouquet, too beautiful to be described, all the delight­
ful Bhades interblended between the-scarlet and yellow to a deep green.
I did so wish you oould have seen it all. As we passed along past
many homesteads, we saw large orchards o f splendid apples lying on the
ground, in many cases unnoticed, and grape-vines laden with fruit. We
came to the wonderful Niagara Falls, where the train stopped for a few
minutes, to allow strangers to view the Falls. It was a magnifioent
sight ; we can never forget the sublime grandeur of that scene. We
B h ou ld have stayed off there for a day, only we could not leave the
ohildren anywhere, and they were too young to walk the distanoe, so we
had to give up the idea, After leaving the Falls, we entered the’ Canadian
settlements. I shouldsay it is pretty hard work there to make a home:
the timber iB heavy and thick, more like New Zealand bush than any
other place I have seen; still it seems mostly under cultivation along
the railroad traoks, and some of the settlements look very well indeed,
others were just as poor. During the night, in going through Canada,
the atmosphere was intensely cold. We ocoupied what they oall a sec­
tion of the sleeping oars,—that is, room for four adults, so we had a
double over berth, and the same upper.
We reached Chicago next morning, where a friend of Mrs. T------met
us as soon as we stopped, and conduoted us in a ’bus to another station
about a mile distant, where we changed oars for Omaha. There was a
great rush for sleeping-cars, but Mr. R— -procured us ours of the
station-master without our taking any trouble. We had a good break­
fast there, and saw some of the ruinB of the late fire. It seems to be
thriving as muoh as ever; quite a seoond London—all business. We
left there at 10 a.m. I had to alter my watch all the way we went along,
as we were travelling west. Bidding good-bye to Mr. R----- , there was
nothing particularly interesting after leaving, only the numerous settlement$ that we saw, but everything was just dried up with the sun, As
FEBRUARY 26, 1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
117
we came more westward they told ub we oould not have oome at a worse the flavour is so good, and they are so perfectly fresh. I wish you
time for seeing things to a disadvantage. I should be sorry to have to oould taste some of them. They sell their grapes by the owt,, at &oenfe
live at many of the placeB we passed; they looked more like a sandy per lb.—halfpenny per lb.—the walnuts bring ten cents per lb. here,
desert than anything else, though .it is astonishing to see how people do and the apples sell pretty dear, 4s., 5b., and 6s. per bushel. I don’t
get along even there. For three or four days, there was nothing very know how the oranges and lemonB are, but they find no difficulty
muoh worth notioing. We ohanged oarB again at Omaha in the evening, in.selling all they have upon the’ treeB. Harry says, “ Tell unole I had
when G— - and I went into the saloon, eaoh to have a oup of coffee, all my pooketB full of nutB and a large bag of grapes to bring, home.’ ’
with bread-and-butter and stewed peaohes, for whioh they oharged one I like the fopd we have pretty well, but not bo well as what we had in
dollar eaoh—4b. Some of the plaoes are dreadfully dear. We twioe New York. The' tea is very nioe, and the ooffee too; the.milk is
bought a roaBt ohioken for half a dollar, to eat for our dinner in the oheaper than in England, ten oents, or 5d. per quart. I don't think
oars, as we brought most of what we required, with a small spirit-lamp,, provisions will be dear, any of them, ’tis the labour that costs so muoh. ‘
with whioh we prepared tea, ooffee, or ooooa, and bought our milk and T----- , do you remember that nice virgin honey we had in New Zealand?
bread at an y of the BtationB. We enjoyed that more than anything we We get some like that to overy meal if we oare to eat it. The ohildren
oould get by going t(j the dining-saloons. We really did first-rate, for are very fond of it; we oan buy it for 10 oents per lb.
there are Bmall tables that you can use in the Bleeping-oarB, and we were
I must leave G----- to give you a view of business affairs; I give you
well provided for by a gentleman in New York, who had been the a general outline of what intereBtB me. I have not told you a third
journey himself, and knew exaotly what we B h ould require. The ohickenB of what I Bhould like to, but really this is Buoh slow work. Now, I
were really nioe, and one of the cheapest things to be had; are muoh must not Omit what I don’t like—that is, the dust. Oh, the dust!
Tuere is no mud, all is fine dust, and the . quantity -is unmentionable.
dearer in California.
We passed B om e fine soenery through the night, and bo missed it, but I oannot possibly keep anything olean, and it is not expeoted. People
going over the Rocky Mountains was w il d and grand; but the “ Sierra in England don’t know what dust is oompared to thiB. I don’t believe
Nevada” for beauty. All the mining worka were scattered a m on g B t M----- would like the plaoe at all, and while you would gain your health
the mountains, and formed a lovely pioture, for there were very p r e t t y here (as I am doing), I still would advise you to consider well before
cottages, s u r r o u n d e d by the most b r illia n t green v e g e ta b le s and fiowerB, you should deoide to come. There iB no sooiety worth speaking of.
and there were mountain rivers rushing along, and an abundanoe of fine The people Beem to be given up to making money, there is less of refine­
trees. I thought it a lovely pioture. It must be Been to be enjoyed. ment here by far than there was in New Zealand. I like New Zealand
Those views we had on the maps were but a f a in t idea of its beauty. much the best so far. I don’t know what I may find yet in the future.
The last two days were very u n p le a s a n t, for the heat was intense, and The population is very mixed,—Spaniards, Chinese, and Americans,
theoloud of fine dust filled every place. We were all like millers, and I and many Germans and Frenoh. It don’t feel so homely as New Zealand
w a s o o n t in u a lly washing myself and the ohildren, all to no p u r p o s e .
The did; the olimate is muoh the same as the Bummer is there. They tell me
cars are very oonvenient. You oan walk from one end of the train to if there was more rain here they oould not produoe the fruits they do,
the other at any time, or you can stand on the platform, and look and still they all have to irrigate if they are to grow anything.
around as you go along outside each car. There iB. a smoking oar,
No one need attempt to settle here unless they see a ohanoe to get
whioh makes it pleasanter than having them in beside you, though I am plenty of water. The vegetables grow beautifully if they are attended
sorry to say they most all chew, and spit all over the side-walks on the to. You oan have green peas ten months out of the twelve, and lettuoe
ys. The first day we arrived here we had roast lamb, with lettuce,
streets, and everywhere else. Really a most abominable thing is
&o., (they don’t oook here half so well aB they do in New York). Every
tobaoco!
However, we reached San Francisco at last, about six o’clock in the day there is an unlimited supply of apples and grapeB for dessert—we
evening. I waB almost an invalid the next few days with a violent cold carry large bunches to eat on the baloony at oar leisure. I like the white
and sore throat. As soon as the sun set I felt like ohoking all the Muscat grapes best; they are very fine. The pears I have seen are poor.'
time. We find it quite a new thing for all new-comers, and I would I find that all the best productions are sent to the East, beoause they get
not advise auyone to Btay there if they are not very strong in their the best prioe for them there, and only the poorest are sold here.
This is the best place I ever waB in to wear out old olothing, for no
lu n g s . It would soon b ill y o u , T----- . I am Bure you c o u l d not e n d u r e
the evening fogs there. We hod to pass a small oity before we reached matter what you put on, you are soon oovered with dust; and they say
San Francisco oalled Oakland. That is a much nicer place to stay at. you’ll soon get aocustomed to that, and bo I think I shall, for nothing
The cars stop there, and we had to cross the river to 8an Franoisco by would induoe me to come baok to your horrid climate after this. Hol­
steamer (they are Bplendid steamers). You can get from Oakland to land is the best thing to wear, and all drab clothing or light grey.
San Franoisoo in half an hour, and do all the bueinesB you would re Fashions don’t stand for much here; people wear anything to suit either
quire to do during the day. The charge is 15 cents. For this oharge purse or fancy.
They have three ohambermaids in this hotel, and they tell me they
you are also conveyed about eight miles on railroad oars in oonneotion
with the Bteamer. The ferry leaves every half-hour. If we had known, get thirty dollars per month and their board. They work from six in
we would have booked to there only, as there is plenty of hotel accom the morning to six at night, and go out the rest of their time. But
modation, and it is far pleasanter. I do not like San Fraacisco at all, they don’t hurt themselves; they sit down in the same dining-room
I would not live there on any acoount. Everything is in a rush. They that we do, and are served exaotly the same. What would English
people think of that ? We have been trying our utmost to get a small
keep nearly all the stores open until pear ton o'clock at night, unless
be in the better part of the city; I do not know about that. It seems bouse for a while, as we shall stay here for a few months, but it is almost
to me to be a very immoral sort of place, but people say it used to be impossible to get one, they are so scaroe, and rents are from twenty to
worse. I was thankful to say good-bye to it, and before we had been thirty dollars (£4 to £6) per month for four or five rooms. We hope
two days away from it I felt so muoh better, and am quite recovered to get one soon, for even that would be better than the hotel life. I
Bince. We nearly lost Harrv there with croup, which takes off many don’t like it half as well as a private house. The people are very coarse,
children. He has been well, too, since he came to Los Angeles. We some of them.
I think you will have some trouble to make out this scribble, for I
oalled at Santa Barbara on our way down. The steamer was there
about three hours, and an old gentleman said he would take oare of the have not taken time to make it very legible; however, you muBt take it
ohildren while we went and had a look round the place, but the streets for what it is worth, and, as they say, in oonolusion, let me express my
are not made, and are only thick masses of line dust, like the sea- gratitude to our Almighty Father for all His goodness to us. Throughout
beach very muoh. It is a small valley, not worth calling a oity, but iB our journey, we have been provided for, and proteoted from every
a favourite place of resort for travellers in the winter from the Eastern danger, and brought safely to our desired haven. Now we are waiting
States and various other places. They are just completing a very fine further guidance, which will come in good time. With sinoere love to
large hotel, and they say there is always an influx of about 3,000 people all our dear friendB, whom we remember with love and esteem, and to
during the winter monthB. They commence to oome in November. yourselves and family, ever remaining your affectionate sister,
United States Hotel, Los Angeles, U.S.A.,
H------ H------- .
Some of the older residences look very oharming where there is plenty
California, October 27,1875.
of water, but the new streets are not very nice.
We landed on Monday morning at San Pedro, a very small place,
MRS. KIMBALL AND MR. LINTON AT DOUGHTY HALL.
where we took the cars for Los Angeles, and arrived about 10 a.m. The
Rarely has a more interesting meeting been held than at Doughty
various hotels send ooaches to meet the oars, and convey passengers to
their hotels free of oharge, which is a great convenience; so here we are, Hall on Sunday evening last; and it refleots no little credit on Spiri­
at the United States Hotel. We have a double bed-room on the second tualists that they attended in such large numbers to be instructed on
floor, with large folding-doors opening into a baloony, whioh runs all suoh a practical and useful subjeot as the " Gift of Healing,” showing
round the hotel, and is very niae. The children play on it, and we Bit olearly that it is not the philosophy of Spiritualism alone that has an
outside most of the time. The family rooms have rocking-ohairs each, attraotion for them, but also, and pre-eminently, its beneficent influences
and other ohairs besides, bo we take out our seats and see all that goes On the well-being of man.
It had not been Mr. Linton’s intention to have taken any very promi­
on in the principal streets.
How can I possibly describe the climate ? I enjoy it more than any nent pirt in the proceedings of the evening, but it was otherwise ruled.
one but myself could understand. I have found at last what I have By Mrs. Kimball’s speoial wish he preoeded her in the occupation of the
longed for for years. It is a real enjoyment to breathe the pure, in platform.
Mr. Linton, in his remarks, referred to the recent revival in our midst
vigorating air. Invalids come here, and are soon in robust health. 0,
T----- , the mornings are truly delightful. We rise early here, as all the of spiritual healing, whioh he regarded as a certain indioation of the pro­
people seem to do, and rest a little in the noonday heat. The ranch gress of spiritual truths, and of the outpouring of spirit-power. Never
oarts, or farm oarts, oome about six or seven o’olook with loads of fruit since the visit of Dr. Newton had there been suoh an amount of won­
and vegetables beautiful to see. Tho Chinese seem to grow most of the derful healing-work done, aB within the last few months—and healers
vegetables, and do most of the laundry work. They charge from 2s. to had risen up everywhere. He believed it was only necessary to direot
6s. per dozen, acoording to the size of the articles, but they do not know attention to this power for all those who held soul-communion with
how to waBh flannels; they invariably spoil them. I think they put the spirit-world to find, that they possessed it in some degree. No doubt
the spiritual condition and the Bpecial physical organisation of indivi­
them into boiling water, for they are hard and shrunken.
We all went out last Suuday to one of the Spiritualists of tbis place duals, determined the extent to which this power could flow into them
(there are a great many), and they are far behind the times practioally. from the spirit-world, and through them for the benefit of mankind.
Like all the rest of mankind here, they are absorbed in money-making. Yet he believed the power itself was an essential funotion, as it were, of
However, we were asked to go and see them. They have thirty-six spirit, and the more exalted people beoame, the nearer they approaehed
acres under cultivation. The walnuts were just ripe, and they were the highest ideal of life, and tbe closer their rapport with the angelfine. I never tasted such fine nuts anywhere; the flavour is so good. world, the more decisively and the more universally would the healingThere were aoreB of apples, grapes, pears, limes, lemonB, oranges, &o., po\rer deolare itself. Every father, every mother, every loving friend
but all were oovered with fine dust that I have mentioned, so thiokly may some day become a healer, and every home where Bpirits are wooed
that you could scaroely see the fruit was there. They also had a to dwell would have its invisible phyaioiana to soothe the suffering and
quantity of grapes drying in the sun for raisins; they are splendid; ohaae away disease. This subject, of spiritual healing had a special
i\ h
H m S H D IU M AND DAYBEEA&
p h a r n for.h itn , f o r ti& saw .ih it a return t o th& D iv in e m e th o d o f thlligS j
it
t h e re h ib ilita tin g h o f life -p o tfb r b y dW iile fordB lit o b e d k
e r i o ^ ; clifina :laws< ■ H e, believed th a t th e d tig id o f diabasB w t t d e r a ig e meHfcof life-piiyferj and; that th£ . only- fratiorial. a n d ; rB d io il re m e d y lay
in ^ e reo.tiperatloQ th e re o f. B ut w hat ie life r in th e estim ation o f o rd in a t y meditsal sfljeflce i : L e t books o n m id ie b l science tttawer. T h e fo b j e c t o f vit?klity: is s till, w ith a ll the, experiihents a n d bhserVations that
h a d b e b ii m a d e 'on th e hum an b eidg a n d o h animate, an imp'endferafclb
m y e t o y j n eith er h ea lth n o r disease h a d solv ed it; n o t waS i t revealed by
thg,fiot(ip^lj atid, f t s a r u l e j t h b soeneS o f t b e diBsbotiiig-room In ana■ top ical .sohools, sent th e m bdioal stridents & #ay w ith n otid hs o f life that
drove theUj .into rank materialism ; hence the diseased tissues rboeived
supremsf i f ,Ht)t eiolusive attention, while tbe SoUrofe of the evil was
ignored. The whole Soienoe of pithological anatomy, and the establish­
ment of pathologieal chairs in our universities were evidence of thie.
HCjdid not deprecate pathological soiepce—it was, in faot, fascinating
and most useful—-nor did he deny that it formed the basis of enlightened
treatment, but nothing inorb was gained from it than a knowledge of
those; physical ohangeS whioh ittend or constitute what is ordinarily
called disease. Those physical changes, he thought, were the oonsequepc?B of :derangement in the higher and all-controlling life-forobs.
Reptiiy and .balance these, and the remedial power is grasped at itB souroe.
Confine attention Only to. the diseased tiSsiies; and there arises the soienoe
of.,..therapeutics/ embodied in poriderodl tomes, whioh; while it is a
maryei of .resehrohi is for the most part but the scibhce of creating
disease* .This is a reoogniSeJ faoti in medical Soienoe. The opera­
tion, of medioiaes and drugs is to derange. Slay not; he would ask,
nine-tenths of every volufoinous pharmacopoeia be cast into the wastepaper .basket, and,the wtorld be the better for it? What faith had
the advanced, medioal men of thb day in medicines and driigs ds
absolute speoifios ? It was happily a declining one. Calomel, opium,
and two or threb others stood their ground in medical opinion aB Spe­
cifics. These, poisons though- they be, were the only boosted sheetanchors of the vast majority of physicians. And he held this to be
equiyalebt to an abnegation of therapeutic science, whioh by com­
mon consent is but a mass of empirioista. Is this the way that the
temple, of the (Jod-glven soul should be kept in its integrity ? With­
out, disparaging the achievements of medioal soience, he thought not.
The healing att would never be perfeot till man was dealt with as he is
in his.true being, a Spirit. Pathological healing, if he might sb oall it,
treated man as only so much organised matter; Spiritual healing, re­
cognised bim alio as a spirit. The spiritual heiler went to his patient
baoked by the power of the spirit-world—the patholdgioal healer by the
botanical productions of the soil, or the mineral ingredients of the
earth, useful it may possibly be as adjunotb, but when made exclusive,
shut the door to the influx of those.foroes whioh judioiously accepted
and employed, never fail, for divine-power has in itself the element of
perfection. To his mind, there was a great truth underlying
the words and acts of the great Master, when he sent forth his
disoiples, with the words, “ preaoh the gospel,” and “ heal tbe siok.”
It was hiB belief that the primary source of disease was in the soill, tad
that in many oaseS; when fatal bodily oonsequences were the result, tbe
spirit-body oOnld not throw it off, even in the spirit-world, till those
spiritual .ootiditions of the individual whioh had produced it had been
remedied. But on earth, hereditary tendencies of mind and body, and
an ^individual’s, surroundings, had muoh to do in provoking diseased
action. Therefore he thought the true healer should, to be successful,
oonoentrate his efforts on all three points. He believed that wbat Suooess he had mtit with arose from auoh a cotnbination of efforts. Tbe
surroundings of patients while under treatment, and subsequent to oure,
were too little needed. Hence, diseases recurred, and the healer was
said to have failed. He gave instanoes from bis own experience, and
referred to various sanitary reforms he had been the means of effecting.
He had, in truth, worked on the material plane a§ well as exeroised his
gift of healirlg, and the results were to render the effects of the healing
permanent. Above all, the Bpirituefl healer ffiUSt be permeated ih his
whole nature by pure beneficenoe and a holy lofe, tad must hold him­
self in intimate rapport with thb divine. This WaS the true soUroe of
the power of suoh marvellous healers as Dr. Main tad Cithers. Unless
men became embodiments of those higher spiritual forces, the spiritworld could not effect its great tfOrk; but with such elevated human
co-operation, an entire revolution might fctke plabe thtft vtauld chase
away the dire sufferings whioh now affliot humanity.
Mr. Linton, in the oourse of hii address, referfed to the statement as
to Ixifl heading power made by MrS. Kimball on the previous Sunday
evening and gave some very Striking corroborations of. it from his
personal history. He alao read an extract frotn the report of a sitting
with Mm. Hardy of Boston, in whioh tboBe Singular statements re&peoting.him and his spirit-surroundings were confirmed. He alluded to his
mother 4s having been unoonsoiously d wonderful heSler, tad ho#,
apparently recognising the power in himself, had madel Hihi ih iis early
life; her oonstant associate in visiting the dot. He gave also several
interesting cases of the exercise of the gift in later ye&rs, tad after he
hadm^de medioine one of his studies, not as a profession, but to ioorease
his usefulness. But, as Mrs. Kimball had said, be had combined the
mind; and soul-healing with the healing of the body. In some of these
descriptions he threrf suoh tragio interest, that many rimbng the diidienbb
were. moved to tears, and not a few will remember the Sobnb depicted
at tbe grave of “ the little one that died.” Just as he waS approaching
the end of his address, it was dear he was passing under control,—his
lips mtrved, but words did not seem to iasne. He ifttd about to give
four lines of poetry in conclusion. It id & curious oitoumStance that
those, four unuttered lines were sent him next dely in! 4' letter by a tlairvoyant yho was present.
Mrs. JEimball followed with very interesting terflarka oil the “ G-ift of
HejlS&g” and on the possession of that power more genefally than was
believed, but pointed out that the possession of the power was not in all
oases,to be token as an indioation to eiercise it to any great extetit. It
wagooly whereia certain kind Of organisation waS prejferit that the gift
coul;d ;be. exercised ■continuously. Some would politicly suffer- frdm
d oin g : so, jv h ilb o th ers w otild find th eir d evelop m en t a id e d b y it. Y e t ,
again. un d er certa in , o p id ition s, i t w o u ld fa ll; sud d bfliy.'a s i t W6re, a4 ft
p o w e r fu l in flu en ce. W i t h ew a t path os f t t f ' M f f i t o H a ' o i l f i ! o f & dyih'g
ch ild t w hose m o th e r b M p i i i t f o hei; tfattd ’ b c f ^ i , a n d , ' W t o f t g i n t o
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its lips the breath Of life; th@ Child livbcf. It ^Ws tiot thb'Mrtiith fllOhe,
there Wtis tha ittbthbW'lWb thkt had t e r a dtfwh thS §pirif-Jb^bf.‘
t ’iildillg that SeVfeHtl bf the fiiidibiib'e' i^brS iUffbrlng frdm.plili&dliai^
irritation;.. Mf6.' Kimball ihfoM^d
“ *>
jbUnd by ittkfitlg rectfUrfib to magnetio he&ling. it waSd tiobdiiioh oiiSfdrii,
the moment A cotigh ihkhifliitea itsblff fb? tne .j&tie’Ht t‘d fly to dbiigh;
iniltiirbs and tnedlcltiei; tktay Of ^hlbti frbrb fMhet ifajufiou^ than
ithet^iee. Belief wis dttainhble by a-v 8 f fiinp) iBbSnfc SAnc a fiadliil
hot Sufferlhg ftom thb same kiiid of irritiltioii; atid let that iHfehd lay
the hitttd upon the oheit, and ihake pSBses dbwhwardS; Lit magnbtitoi
be taken froth the bfaiti, doto HlBng. the gdtigliorllb centrbS, to the feet \
add If that friend ot rtlitiTe bb inspired with lovb; tad &siHobte Qbsirb
to do good, the reSilltS will in mUSb cit^s bb highly beribfiblill. TM
necessity td the spirltllSl hbMer of ptirity
irillcb dwBlt ubdfi—jiurlty
of body; of ttiind; tad Of SoUl; The fob'd atid thb dfltik; and thb dSily
habits, Should be pure; eipeCially should ihS Spirit be clelir; Siid frbe.
The greatest cause Of diabase is slaftfty of th8 Spirit ; and if ft hbalbt
enslaved of soul apprbachbd a patiefit, thb cilte could ri6t bb p'bffebt,
ind in many oases the very elements of disease might be reitjwn.
(there were many curious phases cbnhebtbd With diSeHSe; One of
these WaS at titnbs the vbry driving put froiri thb body of its ih-dfrbllliig
Spirit, Without absolutely sbfering the co'iiiiectlbn. Ah inStanob 'ftai
idduoed of a lo+ihg wife miSUndeHtdOd ctf
hubb'Wd, froth Ahose
neglect Suoh mbtital siifferitig ardsb, thilt thb JjofteH Of Her body to
failed that thb Spirit obuld not hold itSblf Within. It pdbSe'd aS it wete
outside her, and So shb rfllflfiined, With thb +itkl oo’rd Still iritSct, till
the oonttitiods chafngihg, it waS Aided bitik tad enbbted iti i-ettii-rii
Strange as it may sbeni, there arb ihstftnbbB df the kifld; #hetb ahdtHbi1
Spirit may even take its plaoe. So trfife rtSS it that tbe fibhdrmkl b'OndU
tiond of the body depended on thb statb of thb'Sbiil; thit ihb Wotild
day no diseaib at all could be wlibrb the Spirit
pet’f^otly frbb atid
j>ure. And when the hutnta family daw tb linuerSlana Spiritual
truth, tad practised the highest wisdom, tad tfbfe taithated by divine
Jpv6, disease *ould ho longer find a place ih the homes of hJed.
The chief wofk of the evening, howevbf", foi- her wdS hot to tilk, but to
guide and aid healers. For that purpose She incited all Suoh prSsbht
who needed advice to approaoh the platform. Some ten or twSHe
gentlemen then advanced, and formed a sfemicirble iil front Of the ljpbb:ker.
To eight of thesb in suooeSsion the guides iil control bf Mrs. Kiniball
gave tbe needed word. One whs a good healer for diseases of thb bheSt
and brain, while another was not Sufficiently h^rmonioui ih himself tU
bxercise the power. A third had bettbr follbw the bbiit of his own
genius; a fourth should exercise it with ihllph discretion, atid for dbvelopmental purposes' only; while a fifth Should tnakC it & ptofeSdiob, and so onl The control thinkitig thbre iriuSt bb ladibS present
<vho were equally anxious for advice, suggested that somb ftrtidles df
personal property should be sent up to the iribcliiitil. ThiSwaS done, and
the remainder of the time was ocoupied in delineations that gave much
Satisfaction.
Mrs. Kimball having made allusion to the presence of beautiful
Spirits during the delivery of Mr. Linton’s addreBs,
Mr. Towns gave a very affeoting description of tbe spirit-aCene upon
the platform. He had beheld a band of tvtalvfe idvanoed Spirits clothed
*ith brilliant drapery Who constituted, it is believed, Mr. LintOn’S Spboial guides. Above the twelve were other rdtfs of sb'irits, fortnitig a
kind Of panoply; and a little ohild, acting as messenger between them.
Other clairvoyants witnessed the samb iinpreSsi^e scene. Mr. TOvfrhS
4lSo Saw Mr. Linton’s wife, mother, father, and brother glowing with
delight. Suoh SoetiBS teach us the neariieSS of the spirit-world, and
how works and words of love bring our spirit-friends around us; From
■irhatever causb, there was a great amdunt of spirit-powbr ih Sunday’s
meeting, all hearts being apparently bound by One common oord of
sympathy.
,
IMPROTED ^PHENOMENA.
. To the Editor.—Dear Sir,r—I observed a remark aa to the reporting
of phenomena in a late number of the M edium , whioh has deterred me
from sending one or two aooourits of really remarkable seanoes which I
have attended at Mr. Petty’s.
To-night the oircle was favoured with a really new variety in the
mode bf manifesting. After a very wonderful exhibition of power in­
side the cabinet with no medium therein, consisting of the playing of
instruments, three at One time, and the, putting out of theoabinetof
table and ins'trutheiits in a good light, Mr. Petty’s sOp’ William was
ordered to go into thef Cabinet. The ligbt was placed on a ohair near
tbe cabinet, and very shortly “ Chiobo ” Came out, and after repeating
his appearance several times and retreating as oftbh, Sirs. Petty was re­
quested to Stand at the entranoe of the cabinet and he would come
round tbe oircle, which he did, and shook hands with most—kissing qiir
baiids. He was muoh shorter than tbe medium, being a mere lad. He
deemed very anxious to prove his identity, and regulated the ligbt himdelf, which was from a lamp having a refleotor. He took up the lamp
dnd turned the reflection of the light on to his face, so that we oould
deeall his features. The eyes were rather fixed, the noSe was not large and
hot the,form of the medium’s, the lips were very thick and prominent,
the head ooferbd with a vbry white turban. He took the light into the
babinet arid turried it full on for a few seconds, litre. Petty Saw the face
Of the medium, whereupon all the sitters requested the same privilege.
“ Cbioho * made i great many attempts, and eventually succeeded in
showing all the cirole himself and the medium at the same time. Alto­
gether the cirole was a most thrilling one, beoause everything was placed
on a oertain Basis, arid beyond an “ if.” there were other remarkable
phenomena Seen by sdine of the sitters, suoh as two forms at once, and
faoes over the top of the cabinet, but I only speak of what' was seen and
is testified to by all. While “ Chicho ” was out shaEing hands, the
tambourine was moved about in the cabinet, proving the medium or
some intelligence to be present therein.
We are promised greater marvelS than these if we persevere, and
Keep the citclb sbleot- to the same sitters. At the next circle “ Chicho
has promised to coinb out arid sit down to the tea-table with us,
lit Cldlitig, 1 tha^reMrkthat the medijinj^ of tbe Petty fanjily appear
ex-
F p fiiJ A tif 29, 1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYfittEAK.
rdordraOTy mabifestatlohfi ih their cirolBs that I haW 6frer to&tt bf or
I haft US’eb. privileged
be in fl® .CSbihet alotie with Waited, have
witnesafedi. vMis40B Wond and Fairlathb are ATbd getting very gotfd ghe- held both his hands in mine, and yet the,startling faots have occurred.
nomena under test conditions, and I must reiterate my belief tbat in oiia I have seen his hand tied to the slate so that his fingers oould not be
metrppolis qf the north.we pdBBflsBthe bett mediums in the woirld.
ntbted, ahd yet the writiht HAS(Softie. I hitVe h81d thelj^t#; at tlie Saine.
Kam i® o f wfttfeBses t o the f o r e g o i n g V J m . H p jiter, ja n e H u n ter, time, our hands Being on the same side of the slate, and adjoining each
J o p n p t o u l^ , ^ m . L e e , J to . a n d m . Petty,, J o h n H are, M a rth a H are, other, with the same results; and, ippre wonderfulstill, I have told
these things, and many more of a sinliiar oharaoter, to Mr, Ashworth,
f M
pjeasS insert in y p iir next M bdidm .— y e r y .ir u ijy r o u r s j
15, Cmier ifmceritj mtfcdstle-on-Tyne, 1?eb. 20,1876. 3. S a e e .
and yet, withiM one warranted faot, ahd in opposition to the Majority of
the friends, hfe coolly calls this boy of thirteen a liar add a swindler.
If this is the conduot of friends, why complain of the adversary?
iBAMIPOfeD feJSB AT ttOlIE.
In justioe to the Bamfords,' I trust yoii will do me',the favour of insert­
Mr. Burns.—fleat Sif,—it seems that Spiritualists can oome to hasty
'
“
V. Y .”
cdnw.ti’si(jhs, the lari$ Is commoner folk. Since the “ unfortunate hat ing this in your nett is’siie.—Yours faithfully,
Nottingham, February 21.
iiibiclyfi’* AtfrottroghiMil, the “ Bamford Boys ” were threatened with
exboBil}^ lh ifoir hatlVeS town.
I UiiUE; itwffl the tfedk fallowing their return from S'ottlngham.
Mil. BlJOWN AT BOLTON.
They Wfiffe g'nfci|'ed by A gBhtlemSn residing Belft to rdftt a tiunurer of
D £r l£r. Burns,—On Buiiday, February 20, Mr. Ih6hiai Bifbwn of
hiS fHendB fi.t his h<jli60|to allow them the opportunity of withering the Howden-le-Wear paid us a visit. He is on his way home, and took ad­
phertothBna whioh occur through their mediuthship.
vantage of the oiroumstanoe to deliver two addresses on Spiritualism to
T h e y Were secured in th e usual tnanner, but', fitrattge to say, after very fair audienoes. He was listened to very attentively, and the im­
spen d in g about tw o h ou rs together, in w h ich tim e m any m anifestations pression he made seemed very favourable indeed. The teaohing of
tob k plflcB,— after serious o o p sid e ritio n — a t least, w e ju d g e so, f o r they “ Brettimo,” poured from the lips of the simple-minded briottmak^,
w ere dtecusBing the m erits and d em erits.of th e oase until eatly m o rn in g —
seemed more effeotive than the polished formality that usually issues
th ey cam e to tho conoluBion it was n oth in g m o re than oou ld .be dpne, from those theological fountains that are set up in our midst ahd
u n d er th e same con dition s, b y th em selves; in fa ot, th ey ju d g e d the b o y dignified with all manner Of titles, from a simple reverend to a lordly
W a lte r gu ilty o f triokery,
arohbishop. Simple truth assimilates with oommon sense, and formB a
S^lfeh a Stigma we, to Spiritualists, felt bound to have removed, for more generous and nourishing spiritual diet than dogmatic oompounds
W8 hiVe witnessed tob ibuoh and too often to know suoh a conclusion incapable of analysis, void of spirituality, and incomprehensible alike to
wi'i #Mjng. Wfe therefore invited the boys to &ftiehd’B house to nieet the most vigorous as well as the most sluggish mental oapacity. Collec­
a toWtoitteH comprised of some present it thb previous meeting and an tions were made at both servioes, and the prooeeds handed over to the
equal tiUWhbt Of rtieridS of the cauSe. The invitation was accepted, and humble missionary of unpopular truth.
we met. A rilde cabihet wa& fereBted, the rootn and the bay Searched.
After the evening semce a few of the friends aooompanied Mr. Brown
Walter was then stitched, and We think it w&S done properly, for it w&b to our friend Hargreaves’s and spent a most pleasant evening with
executed by a tailor’s foreman, and he fastened him in the following “ Brettimo ” and the spirit-friends of some of our most favoured
manner:—The wrifctbinds of his shirt-sleeves were sewed tightly round, mediums. “ Brettimo ” drew a most beautiful and encouraging picture
to prevent any playj he then placed the hands behind, and for about of the future of those mortals who keep their spirits pure and their
tnreeinche& from the wrists upwards, setted the sleeves together, and garments white, and bright and glorious links were forged and added
then secured it to the top of the trpusers; these he fastened in like to the heavenly chain by the guides of our mediums, Florie, Lizzie, and
manner .to the waistcoat before and, behind. (It had been said perhapB Fanny.
the hoy s waistcoat revolved.) His feet were tied together, and he
Truly, the conditions for seouring happy spirit-oommunion are simple
WSls thfen dropped into a bag, made and brought for the occasion by enough: Meet together with one accord. One of the many controls of
th& iiWefctigatiite p'iftjr. The toji thereof was drawn tightly round his the evening was most remarkable, entertaining, and instructive. He
nfeok ffiid Be'outed to the qhftir-back; his legS also were fastened to the was on earth a young African Blave, and gives tie name of “ Jimbo.”
spihdW He was hoW placed in the cabinet, And on his knees was He desoribes hiB state of slavery chiefly by geBtur.es, almost as intelligible
plaped a table bell (brought bv the inquirers).
as speech. A few words of broken English is all with whioh he ia able
Immediately the curtain was olPSed the bfell rang violently. After­ to supplement his native tongue. Lizzie is his medium, arid on this
wards we placed various small articles in the same position, and infltSitly oocaBion his earthly master controlled Mr. Knight. The expreBBive eyes
one by one they were deposited into the medium’s pookets. As eaoh and looks of the young negro Were plainly visible on the fair face of
passed we drew the ourtain and examined. Lastly, we placed a latge Lizzie, Whilst the sternness and ferocity of the slave-owner manifested
book on his knees; drew apart the curtain, and in good light witnessed itself most unmistakably on the oountenance of his medium^ Mr. Knight.
it eleyated, turned round, the back, lifted up, and then tbe volume It was something to be remembered; the joyous looks, the danoihg, the
pushed pff, and fall to the flopr. Walter was taken out of the bag, revelling, in the senBe and possession of freedom shown by the young
seoured in the marinet he was placed into it. There oould be no doubt slave, wno sang his joyous songs of freedom in (to us) an unknown
oh tbit matter.
tongue with wondrous fluency, perfeot measure, and sweet and pure
Wfe have not redeived yet A challenge that the inquirers will Bhow harmonious acoent, eaoh verse ending with the same words, and chorused
tttS slime undeV the G&tile conditions, but I did hear of one—the gentle- with the finger and thumb of the medium keeping tune, and rattling as
ffl&h Who engage'd thfeih—that he offered i friend to whom he related loud and vigorous as castanettei.
tho ftfctS £5 if he Would shdw the s'dihe results subject to the same
In th iB o'sse the iiastet and servant have changed places. The once
te&tSi
poor Slave h&s become fre6 and hippy, the ofaoe proud and haughty
The Nottingham Friends can as easily be silenced, and as perfectly master ie hoW a 61tive and a bbhdsm'an to hie oWn pasSions and noes,
satisfied, if they care to, by taking a run over here wben the boys are at shown most clearly by the hatred, envy, and ihalice that Were stamped
horpe. .Jlr. Bamford I do not think will object, but be pleased, but it on the fatie and found vent only in impotent exclamations delivered in
can hardly be eipepted he shall lose more time and further trouble by an unknown tongue with fearful gestures. To me it *46 Aliving lesson,
going tjiece, unless he received better compensation for it. I am, yours teaching in the most practical manner the duty of doing to othere that
respectfully,,
“ H onesty .”
which we wish thetn to do unto us.—With kind regards, yours sinoerely,
:, Feb. 22, 1876.
D avid C obdingley .
THE BAMFORD BOYS AT NOTTINGHAM.
;t h e s a l e o f “ h a f e d .”
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—Will you kindly allow me, through the
We have pleasure in stating that there is every appearance of
columns of the Medium, to correct some of the mis-statements whioh
appear in the letter of Mr. Ashworth’s in your last issue ?
an early and amicable settlement with Messrs. Oassell, Fetter, and
1. As tp. conditions. They were suoh as would make it impossible forGaipin. It Would be beneath the dignity of such an eminent firm
the boy Walter to produce all that we saw without preternatural aid. to act otherwise than; in accordance/with their well-known cha­
The accordion played two tunes whilst held by the bellows, and with racter for fair dealing and generosity. The matter is, after all,
one n'ahd uflder the table—this, too, in full gaslight. The table moved, more of a sehtiniental than commercial nature. There is certainly
no one touching it, &c. I may here say that one of the late committee­
a similarity betweeh some figures in a few of the direct drawings
men, under simulated oircumstances, is said to have imitated some of
and those in certain plates in Cassell’s Family Bible, and possibly
the phenomena in a way that need not astonish anyone.
i . We.have no just reason to believe that the boy knocked the hat the controlling spirit borrowed the forms 'from the brain of some
against the w all; he declared he could not move hiB head sufficiently sitter who had been looking over that famous edition of the Scrip­
far to.reaoh the wall. I tried, and could not do it. Feeling oonfident tures. No doubt there is in these imitations ostensible ground for
he did not simulate the knooks, I think it very Wrong—to put it very a defence of copyright privileges, for it cannot be conceived that
mildly— to accuse him of falsehood, there being no possible way of Messrs. Cassell, Pettfer, tod Gaipin would wantonly annoy such
proving it. The offer of the committee would have placed nothing an insignificant competitor to their popular works as the publisher
beyond doubt but what they have had without it, and the offer being of ft book produced by spirits. That “ Hafed” could eyer injure
coupled with a threat whioh ought to bo apologised for, was, without the sale of the F&mily Bible, even if the plates were copies, is a
that apology, beneath.notice.
preposterous supposition. .
3; It is a feet tbat the charge made for the tickets inoluded An amount
But the piiblisner of “ Hifed ’|has no desire to present even
arranged to be given to the boys. It is true thd oooupiera of the house the appearance of eiicroachiiieAt, ahd jrom the firdt intimation, as
confirmed this to Mr. Bamford as a reasonable objection to there being
an act of pourte^, but withbtlt prejudice to his.position, siiroended
a collection, they being opposed to it.
the
sale of the Work till an inyesti^&tion jot tne claim ot Mmots,
4. It is bue an act bf great indiscretion Was committed by asking cer­
tain Se’culatiBts to come ahd be. convinced by what the committee knew CasSell, Petteir, ihd Gfeljnn cohld hb made.' this
ribkhing about.' I Cannot Understand Why Mr. Ashworth should have mfet with a beherous recipWcfty,. Aid no perminmt stmpage of
Won lajealous eye u^M the, cashl seeing his object was professedly the fhd salenefe'dbe aptiteheildfed. The publisher o r /‘ Hafed" Bad hot
the irSmott^t idea that fife Wits infriiiging on toy one’s rigMs, or he
good or the cause, and yet he maq!e more gain, than converts.
coiild easily hAve avpid'ed it, ai
h{ia received more than double
Ih conclusion, this mohejr question iB mere dust.
th6
of direct drfi,wings ieqiiifed for the illustration of the
" Jfe who steals my; nurse steals trash,
Buc ne who filches from me m v fair name
bdok.
k
t
lakes that which dtit enriches hirn.
Se6&grthat so initoj ini^repr^siitations of this simple matter
But riakes me tioot indeed.”
The treat thing to kndw iA, Were the phsiomWni gSttulHJ tir not ? Str. MVi gone forth iii the London letters ot proyincuJ, neTOjaBfffi^Ashworth kiOwSj if
» ftfly 'rtdii'6 in frfroiftb ISstifnohy, th&t thfe letters w itM , it is ^tid, iniAnufecture'd liSqider tlieauspic§s oI po&oeu
phe&oinend hftvo ocbUirred umM' W h tffit oaffditlihfe that tM litaptitkitiii Stiftitta&sjs, it, WB1 be ^ iouTc6 of satisfaction „tq ffie numerpuB
a&iiferb of “ liaigil ” td tto
2i possession of these facra.
of fraud is out of the question.
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBBEAE.
F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 25, 1876.
MISSIONARY MEDIUMSHIP.
It is a debateable question whether it would be well for Spiri­
tualists to develop among them a separate order of priesthood, a
class of persons set apart for the special duties of mediumship. A t
the present time the great proportion of mediumistic work is per­
formed by persons who follow their usual avocations, and attend
to spiritual matters as they have leisure, or as opportunites present
themselves. This course gives rise, in some respects, to a much
healthier condition of things. The faculty is not so liable to
become an article of commerce, and the object of the missionary is
not vitiated by his anticipations of financial results.
There are in every community, where Spiritualism has taken
root, fine examples of the genuine missionary spirit. No family
holding a spirit-circle, and occasionally inviting the presence of an
inquiring neigbour, fails to illustrate this fact. The endeavours of
title medium and circle are purely spiritual. No professional or
selfish object taints their motives. To this class of workers the
universal:diffusion of Spiritualism is mainly due. The better
known class of mediums and teachers rather follow than lead the
onward march of the movement. They respond to the calls of
frionds where the subject has established itself, and give external
expression to the forces which may have been for a long time
operating silently.
As the publio mind opens to the question, a more systematic
form of diffusion will necessarily be required. Till quite recently
the apostle of Spiritualism had to operate in the most stealthy
manner, sensitively feeling his. way into the recognition of some
prepared minds, and then quite secretly establishing a circle and
conducting investigations. Now, from many quarters the cry,
“ Come over and help us,” is heard. Last week the letter from
Ulverstone was a case in point, and our private correspondence
teems with similar applications.
There is at present a crying want for assistance in the work of
spiritual investigation. Some parties of investigators who are
devoid of mediumistic talent, or have not as yet discovered it
among their number,, are anxious for visits from developed mediums
who would afford them opportunities for witnessing phenomena,
and'to participate in spirit-communion. Others again who have
found1it possible to take a further step, and have mediums par­
tially ' developed, seek the enlightened experience of others to
enable them to explain what they have already received, to over­
come difficulties, and to attain to higher planes of development.
' In this field, not a few worthy workers are already engaged. The
periodical pilgrimages of Mr. and Mrs. Everitt have often been
recorded^ in these columns. Having an independency, these good
people kindly devote a considerable portion of their time each year
to visiting friends in various parts of the country; on which occa­
sions/Mrs. Everitt displays her remarkable mediumship before
select circles, and Mr. Everitt delivers addresses in public. They
may be regarded as the best type of missionary mediumship, and
it has often astonished us that ladies and gentlemen of independent
means, and with no occupation, yet possessed of mediumistic
powers and high intellectual culture, do not release themselves
from a life'of ennui, and take the field in this good work. They
’
•' ’ jafc. Up home associations, and for the future
tbut^nw a^dagain^it may be for a week,
FEBEUABY; 26, 1876.
a month, or longer, thej' might make short tours into favourable
districts, or accept invitations to make convenient visits to in­
quiring circles.
Mrs. Scattergood, and workers of her class, present another
phase of the same method of working. She delivers effective
addresses before the public, and in private gives clairvoyant tests
and valuable information from her spirit-guides. Following on in
the same line come Mr, Brown, Mr, Wood, Mrs. Butterfield, and
others, who, though they may not be able to devote their time to
the work gratuitously, as Mr. and Mrs. Everitt do, yet they demand
nothing further than workman’s wages, the mere means of exist­
ence. This is not at any time very much, yet practically it is
generally found to be equivalent to the reward usually bestowed
upon a labouring ■man or mechanic, and to the lover of spiritual
progress the occupation is much more congenial, With the bene­
fits conferred the recompense is sure to accord, and we are of
opinion that if mediumship and spiritual effortB were conducted in
this manner, all that is needed would be obtained, and much
higher spiritual results would follow. In our work at the Spiri­
tual Institution we have from the first been led to adopt this
method, and have been the recipients of more support, enabling us
to do many times the amount of work, than all the other attempts
of a similar kind that have been made.
What we would suggest is, that the apostles of Spiritualism
join themselves together and work in couples. Let us suppose
that the Bamford Boys, Miss Fairlamb, Miss Wood, Mr. Heme,
or any other physical medium, were accompanied by some elderly
and well-ripened individual, lady or gentleman, as circumstances
would direct, and were to accept invitations to spend a few days
or a week at congenial local centres, holding conferences answer­
ing questions, and giving seances and meetings, public ana private,
a vast amount of good work would be effectively done which is
now in many instances mismanaged. Phenomena of a high class
would be satisfactorily exhibited, and correlative explanations and
moral teachings would accompany it. There would be no danger
that such an embassy would fail in being self-sustaining. Gladly
would local workers take all responsibility, get up subscription
seances, and meetings, and liberally reward the workers. Moneygrubbers and traders in spiritual phenomena for the purpose of
augmenting societary resources, might well be avoided, ana these,
finding that their occupation was gone, would gladly open out
their hearts and act for the cause of truth, rather than from
narrow selfish motives. If possible, one of the parties might be
a person of independent means, who. would thus add a dignity
and self-reliance to the mission which would act favourably on the
objects deaired, both of a spiritual and financial kind. If a coun­
tess, lord, baronet, lady, or some other person of social position,
generally supposed to be better than other people, would thus take
the field, and in a generous philanthropic manner promote the ob­
jects sought to be attained through any of our mediums, the suc­
cess attending their mission would be unprecedented. We have
examples already before us in the recent movements of Mr. Martheze who, with the Bamford Boys, has conferred substantial benefits
upon Spiritualism in several localities. The distribution of litera­
ture would necessarily be a department connected with such an
enterprise.
These considerations we commend to the attention of all who
are interested in the cause. To our mind there is no life more joy­
ous, and no position more honourable, than that of ambassador of
spiritual truth. And we anticipate at an early time the pouring
out of a higher spirituality, which will awaken in many souls the
irresistible desire to enter on this high and holy work.
MR. HUDSON’S PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION.
Agreeable to announcement made in these columns last week, a pub*
lie meeting was held at the Spiritual Institution on Wednesday evening,
to take steps to give an entertainment of enlarged spirit-photograpbs in
London, the proceeds to go to the benefit of Mr. Hudson, spirit-photographer. Col. Greek was called to the ohair. Mr. J. Wootton was
elected treasurer, aDd Mr. J. Burns and Mr. C. White were appointed
honorary secretaries. It was resolved tbat the entertainment take place
on the approaohing anniversary o f Spiritualism, and that the expenses
be met by donations. There was subscribed on the sp o t: Col. Greok, £ 5 ;
Mr. Rutherford, £ 1 ; Mr. J. Wootton, £ 1 ; Mr. Alex. Thorn, £1. The
oommittee will meet again on Tuesday evening, March 7th, when all
who are interested in the movement are invited to attend. Mrs. Howard
and Mr. Herne offered to give seances for the benefit o f the fund.
P h y sical Seances in London. — Investigators will be pleased to learn
that Mr. W. Clarance, physioal medium, will give two seances at the
Spiritual Institution on Thursday and Friday, March 2nd and 3rd,
oommenoing eight o’olock eaoh evening. Admission, 2s. 6d. It is de­
sirable that tickets be Beoured in advance.
From a B r o th e r J o u rn a list. —“ Allow me to congratulate you on the
reduction in price of the Medium, with no reduotion in quality, rather
an inorease if anything. Your reduoing the prioe has enabled me to take
two copies weekly, one of which I give away, and I have also succeededin getting another subscriber, so that within my own ken there are three
copies weekly instead of one. Give a suggestion in the Medium for readers
to add another halfpenny to the three-halfpence they jjBed to pay, and
take two copies. They ought all to do it, and you^fjirculation would
be doubled. In getting mine there’s another thing I look after, I get the
three oopies through three different booksellers, which may do a little to
make the Medium more widely known.”— [Good idea. W e lose id . on
eaoh copy by the reduotion. Let eaoh reader sacrifioe another ija., and
take two oopies. Halfpenny about is fair play. W h o can deny it ? —.
E d.
M.]
F e b ru ar y 25, 1876.
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THE CONCLUSION OF INSTITUTION WEEK.
Contents o f the “ Medium” for this week,
The promise of events projected in connection with InstitutionPage
Dr. 8exton at Cavendish Booms .,. 124
Week movement lias left tne list open much too long.. We now giye Intuition. By Mrs. P. Kingman
118 A Beginning at C o n g le to n ..............124
Ta'e. Continued ..............
the final result. The amount, financially speaking,,does not come The “ Star Oirole ” ..............
114 Use o f the Planohette
..............124
... 115 Lancashire Distridt Committee ... 125
to much, but it represents a full measure of devotion to the work Spiritualism and Swedenborg
Clergyman and the Spiritualist 116 The Mesmerio C a s e ........................ 125
of Spiritualism, and cohesive force among the friends of the cause. The
A Lady|s Experiences o f California 116 Mr. Horse’s Appointments..............125
It is a special gift towards a special object, and for a number of I Mrs. Kimball and Mr. Linton at
Dr. Sexton’s Lecture Engagements 125
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Doughty Hall J
117 Dr. Sexton in the North
..............125
weeks will sustain our loss in publishing a Penny Medium, also
Improved Phenomena
118 Spiritual Workers
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in sustaining advertisement ancl other expenses connected with The Bamford Boys ..............
119 Reformed Marylebone Association... 125
Mr. Brown at Bolton..............
. 119 Mr. Brown’s Movements ............. 125
the further extension of our weekly organ.
, 119 East London Spiritual Institution... 125
Sale o f " H a f e d ”
To all those who have worked in this effort, from the kind pro­ The
, 120 Peterboro’, Birmingham, Sowerby
Missionary Mediumship
poser down to the subscriber of the smallest sum, we offer our Conclusion o f Institution Week
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Bridge, Plymouth, Halifax, So.... 125
Mrs.
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121 Anti-CompulsoryVacoinatlon Sooiety
hearty thanks, not so much for the money received, which is really
Speakers about to visit L ondon.
121
—Eeport o f the Executive Oom­
no personal benefit to ourselves, but for that kindly sympathy and Amongst Opponents at L iverpool... 122 mittee ..............................................126
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...1 23 Seances and Meetings during the
feeling of co-operation which binds up many wounds, and gives a Seance with Mr. Herne
Moulds o f Spirit-Hands and F eet... 123
W e e k ............................................. 126
degree of strength in the pursuance of a difficult task, which no Disestablishment o f S a ta n ................ 124 Advertisements
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other form of help could supply. We hope those who have done
bo nobly, will not relax in their efforts, but, by doing what lies in
MRS. KIMBALL’S PRIVATE WEDNESDAY EVENING
their power to promote the circulation of the M e d iu m , render it
RECEPTIONS
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to that object which has been so much assisted by the season which Will be resumed on Wednesday next, March 1st, at eight
we now draw to a close:—
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0 01 persons met on Wednesday last in Mrs. Kimball’s drawing-room,
to initiate a series of social gatherings for spiritual culture. It
would be a thankless office, and out of place, to record in these
columns what transpired, inasmuch as the details were of a
It is a healthy sign to see so much done for the cause—not for private nature, and those especially appertaining to the spiritual
an individual. There are many ways of aggrandising file animal belongings of the sitters. Suffice it to say that Mrs. Kimball’s
man, when there are but few openings through which the real man, controls dealt with the spiritual life of each sitter consecutively,
the spirit, may be uplifted. The latter course is followed by those removing doubts where the mind was clouded by them, giving
who work with us. It is gratifying to observe that mediums and all consolation where the soul was sorrowful, showing the pathway
the best known servants of the spirits have striven to do their best where it was invisible, inspiring with hope where the future was
dimly lighted, and pointing out the great aims that should inspire
for Institution Week.
all mortal travellers to the final goal of existence.
It will thus be seen that it was of the character of a religious
MRS. KIMBALL AGAIN AT DOUGHTY HALL.
meeting, yet totally different from those that usually pass under
Doughty Hall has been crowded for a succession of Sunday
that name. No cant, no rant was heard; but instead thereof
evenings, and the last was probably the most numerously attended
calm teachings on the elements of spiritual life. The matters
meeting of the series. The interest attending Mrs. Kimball’s
for consideration were—To what extent each inquirer was aided by
mediumship is absorbing universal attention. To gratify the very
the spirit-world, the character of such aid, the degree of recep­
palpable desire to hear her, we have prevailed on her to attend
tivity offered to the influx of spirit-power, and what obstacles
again on Sunday evening, and take part in the service. As she is
were presented to the full and free influence of the spirits by the
not in town at the time of writing, we cannot gain any informa­
natural organisation and life’s surroundings; the great object
tion as to the topic to be presented, but that matter may fairly be
being so to liberate the human spirit that it may become a reser­
left in the hands of Mrs. Kimball’s guides. Punctuality on the
voir easily filled to the brim with the exalting influences that ever
part of the audience is earnestly requested. Time, 7 o’clock.
and anon would pour down from God and the angelic world.
Doughty Hall, 14, Bedford Row, Holborn.
Thus to others than those whose aspirations flow out towards a
diviner life, these meetings were of comparatively little use; but
SPEAKERS ABOUT TO VISIT LONDON.
to those who seek a more profound communion with the spiritMrs. Butterfield is expected at Doughty Hall on Sunday, March world, and wish to tighten the bonds that ally them to the spiritthe 5th. She will probably remain a week in the metropolis, and spheres, the means are here afforded. Those conflicting influences
answer calls to lecture to local committees.
that are unavoidable in public assemblies are here absent. SpiritMr. A. D. Wilson, Keighley, is expected soon, and he will also friends and guardians can clearly show themselves, and the listening
be glad to do as much work as possible.
spirits themselves may learn how the more effectually to control
Mrs. Hitchcock of Nottingham has long promised a visit to their proUgfa for their temporal and spiritual welfare; at the same
London, and soon we hope to give the date of her expected arrival. time, the calm composure the sitter experiences, affords in itself a
She is a high-class Worker.
passive condition that constitutes a most powerful auxiliary to
Mrs. Scattergood and Miss Longbottom will come together. spirit-power. In this way spiritual culture and development are
Our London ■readers have seen frequent accounts of their useful ensured, and that is the one great object in instituting these
gifts. Their visit should be looked forward to with the idea of Wednesday meetings.
making it quite useful to the cause.
All, therefore, who are not clamorous for physical manifesta­
Mr. Morse will speak at Doughty Hall on Sunday, March 26. tions, and are satisfied with the truth of immortality, incontestably
As to the time he has at disposal in town we have no information. established thereby, and who, passing a stage higher in spiritual
Amongst others who may be with us soon is Mr. Johnson of life, the rather “ hunger and thirst after righteousness,” may, it is
Hyde, but his time is too precious to allow him to remain in Lon­ hoped, find herein their aspirations fulfilled.
don more than a very few days, and it is probable that Doughty
Admission to these receptions can only be obtained by direct
Hall will be the only place he can visit.
written application to Mrs. Kimball.
R. L in to n .
I f the managers of meetings in London would take advantage
of the presence of speakers whom we introduce, it might be bene­ MES. KIMBALL’S MONDAY EVENING RECEPTION AT TH E
ficial to them in their work.
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Many are taking the hint, and order the M e d iu m from the new
year, containing the whole of “ Intuition,” which is winning golden
opinions on every hand. The seven numbers post-free for 9d.
A better present could not be made to an inquirer than the
monthly part of the M e d iu m for January, price 6d., post free 7£d.
Instead of giving a set address on any speoial department of spiritual
truth, Mrs. Kimball on Monday evening last devoted herself, by the wish
and under the influenoe of her guides, to the answering of questions that
might dear up any difficulties in the minds.of the audience. As many
of theBe questions were of a personal, if not almost private nature, we
should soarcely be justified in proclaiming them in print to the world at
large. We, therefore, only adduoe such as may be of general utility or
interest, or whioh may be reported with due propriety in a publio
I journal.
Mrs. Kimball offered some suggestions as to the removal o f doubts
and tho solutiori of mental difficulties independently of mediums. Access
to mediums was not always praotioable, and where practicable, a delicacy
was often experienced in putting questions, arising perhaps from the
nature of them, perhaps from a feat of exposing ignorance, but more
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The M ed iu m will be sent post free to any address in the United
States for fifty-two weeks on receipt of $2.50 in currency or money
order. Twelvq copies weekly for one year at the reduced ratei
o f 82eadu
i from a disinclination to trouble mediums with personal affairs,
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his BBsistance-, and ih a t gave , him the -/3ark; appetoM e; - H e had, he
said, to! use up magnetisms be Had left on earth wherewith.to
nilltbHiflikb; U1 ndhlterialiSing SpiHti bid to db tne bMS. WHen
tbbid Wdre lised Up their dttn iha§tieti&in b^amei.,iilbf’tS reQiibdi. Shfil
thfiir influenoe more powerful, Hi MK BUftiB wdiild sooh dxpeiiSiioei
Mrs. Btorett bad gathered frorUdlilte Ibctiirdoti Evil that in th8
d8 iibt: or d&ire i&t&le
m .the miriflj Btit glyfcjfc expfefoitfi.
Ijjrwbrd of
in feo|i & woiild be d o ^ ih boiii- contest betwben the evil fend thd good) evil seeth&d to hate the dioltdry.
miinicating \piin mortal frienuB;. If By word of mouth, <jo jt ot .tho The oontrol did not view it so—oduld not; in feet; See absolute evil any?
il&M hour, wHBh BittiBg tilbnb fbr Spirit-communion; if Vf writing, whbre in God’s universe, but ratMr saw universal good; . In the whole
Ii&ve the, question in the
habituated for suoh cqihmuhibri, Shd past, history of the globe what was oalled evil had been but thb develop­
a response, will opine. True, it may not come at onoe, or so readily as mental element of good. The ^orld. and the universe,oould poij^ubbyconfeifring with ft mediiim. Nor inky it come in Briy given expboted sistunder the supremacyof erilas that word isgenerally understood,. True
mantiljF; Btit it will bdtiib^ TS the spirit-world nmefous ohannblS are there waS what iS called suffering in the world—a necessary elemppt
operife'l for Biibii oommiinibsltibhB, and the test will be ohosen (;d give of the obhstitutioh of things, but he who,suffered mejst was moat aided
assurance to the tnind. it may be by irresistible impression, or by the byangelio influerioes. So-called evil enabled us to mtbtpret Gbdj to
cUfeotipn of the mind, to the Sources of sohitibti, oir by the pbhciirt&iicb recbgiliSe fils boundless love, to ttiid lira fdr pul' spirits in the divine
of evbhti; mid it may be Booner tpr later, but Whenever it pe th&t titiie atmosphere, add an bternal Shelter ih the t)ivihe Kingdohi.
It ii deiired that th future, Should dny bf tn4 mealberS o f this Mdri:
will be the best. When once the desire be thoroughly known and
understood, faithful ever to their holy mission, the spirits will not fail day evening ci'rold Wish a queatidn to bb ShSwere'S, it be ifent cleStl^
to bring you the required relief, but the desire must be made known, and concisely expressed ih writing to M ti. Kimb'all, ot to Bits, fiurke,
and thkf dpenly. It iniidt ilot be barboufed within the soui, for it is No. 2, Vernon Plabb, Bloomsbury Squire, pn of before the Saturday
then shut up within your own itidividti&lity, and by a law of spirit- preceding thd meeting.
aOtioti it must i;emain ds a rule unanswered. It may not even be odmAMONGST OPPONENTS AT LIVERPOOL.
ptenjBnded by, lie spirit-friends; they do not see it, they do not hear it,
unless there be such a rapport between the human soul and a spiritNear the close of last year it was arranged that Mr. Burns, of the
friend ^ to maid, as it were, one being. Give the thought or aesirp Spiritual Institution, London, should, at aconvenient date, visit Liverpool,
expression, and it tales on a form at onoe perceptible by spirits. . In all and give a lecture on “ Spiritual Phenomena,” illustrated by spirit;phqtj()OiesS tliihgS thbta is in spirit-life a correspondence with the. huh
graphs, &c., enlarged and thrown on the screen. ByBomeit.was thought,
world, ana juet 88 the neighbour oannot read the thought unexprbsiba in that the present time was cot favourable for such an attempt, seeing that
\fot0s, 6b Spirits cdiulot always do bo Without the prfiSdhbe of those brute-force has lately been inflicted on the exponents of the facts in that
fbrtfii' that firb the spiritual cotteS^bndenbeS oflangdagb.
town. Others ruled that the greater the darkness the more need f)>r
A Question was ticked b^ ilr. Hocker, “ What is the rfeafeon that while light, and the lecturer, nothing daunted, was eager to confront, faoe to
he can see spirits with hiB eyes oped, his wife, who is also clairvoyant, faoe, those he had been lately opposing in print; This oourqgeous
can only see them with the eyes oloBed, and the fingers pressed firmly on course was almost unworthy of the cowardioe of the oppojefSi but it
tbe eye-balls?" This was explained by the extreme susceptibility of may not be lost upon them, as, however much demoralised, they are
the lady to external impressions, and to the conflicting magnetisms of still human, and subjeot to improvement.
surrounding objeots. It was, therefore, necessary to adopt means of' pre­
The leoture came off in the Lower Concert Hall, Lord Nelson Street,
venting distraction. So susceptible, indeed, was tne lady, that She was Liverpool, on Friday evening laBt. The views were shown by the lime­
pfttiri cobtrcillefl by fribndfc lit &dist&hce, who often throw their influence light, and came out well. The hall was well filled with spectators.
ujfon Herltihgs ahd ttfjjiuis of speech, ind otitiipel Her to utter messages, Mr, John Lamont presided. No sooner did he take his position on thp
without thfeiif bperdtirig iipori her brdin.
platform than the opposers manifested themselves by one getting up and
Mids Creighton, anxious to kno# something ss to her mediumship, proposing a question relative to the Herne affair. The chairman ruled
wflS iiiid to be quite inspiration&l; had ddep intuitions; Would bfedofcne that the question was out Of order, And, the interrogator pi-Sdfeedlng in
one of the best healet's among women. Her nature branched out in a disorderly, noisy manner, he was intrbduded tb a gentlem&h lii mbb;
many directions, enabling her to appropriate spirit-foree from numerous whose mild, entreaties had a wonderfully sbdthing effect on thb exoited
souroes. This required utilising by active spirit-work, and several now individual, who oollapsed into hiB seat, iihd for the mdment he inight
dofmSnl; forms of excellent inediumBhip would be developed.
have been mistaken for a quiet, respeotable “ party.” The leoture began
Mr. Tilbv inquired the, oause of‘ the convulsive twitches of some forthwith,- and for upwards of an hour and a half it proceeded without
: reply was, “ Generally frot
h< _passing
' under
' oontrol. tThe
hums w
when
mediums
any interruption whatever. Upwards of three dozen piotures were
le sp:—
si
spirit
with the medium.” Thi shown, and a lecture given in connection therewith, which was a compre­
the absence off a perfect blending of the
applied especially to dehselyrpppulated
ited cities, where me^jums .were hensive review of the phenomena. The riotous “ gang ” did wjiat they
to a variety of conflicting physical influences. The spirits could td attract attention to their mock requests, but neither chairman
exi
>in siich cdseb were hot free from Somb shard in the pro- nor leoturer took thd'Slightest notice Of them, lahd they siiriply Sucoeteded
duction of this violent action, ihey at times treated their mediums as in showing to the respectable ^portion of the ihebting whit fool'd the^
a despotic sovereign woiild treat his subjeots, and took possessiott of their were, Tbey received many biting reproofs from their bettfer-condlicted
oi’jjihlMtion bj tiaditi force. In iamb ctteeb it might bb frdm a strong neighbours, and to the last the moral tone of the meeting waS sustained,
deSife to effect a perfect or powerful control, abd tiiere inight at times and rowdyism had to oWn itself beaten. It was evident th'at tbe “ gini ”
bd some unconscious resistance On. tbe part of tbe medium himdelf. felt sore over the exposure of their cowardice by the Editor of the
There should be no compulsion. Will should unite with will; and, if M b d i u h . They feigned to ask for an explanation of the Herne affair,
there .were a perfect blending of the controller, and controlled, the con­ while all the time they were auxious to make an.explanation,, but thd
trol should be quiet and calm, like a gentle zephyr entering the window, leoturer did hot give them the opportunity. After the meeting was
or sweet and peaceful like p mother’s love.
, over they piteously said, “ Herne was not hurt. It is all false.” This
lir.WoOtion inquired if if would be well fprhim to seek mediumistio plaint showed that they were Ashamed of their conduct, and would have
development, and what the best method of setting about it. The answer ')een glad to have repudiated it.
was, he need hot trbuide to seek more than be, already had. He ought
The lecture over, the malcontents approached the platfprm and reite­
to be uUiiiecl “ Great Heart,” for his whole being was filldd to over- rated their flimsy questions. The lecturdr attended tb the packing of
ffo#lii| with Denefioenoe. To folio# Any special form of ihediunlBhip his apparatus and left them to themselves. Being thirsty aftdr suoh a
woiiM be to sink bis power aS a bebefactbr to the human fartiily. Sot hard spell ^ talking, he left the platform and pushed hie .Way straight
dnlf lo, but 'tvould depriW him of the power he hdfr possesses in a through the midst of them, that he might gain the ante-room at thp
tfbijvdllous degrde of hblping poor Sickly Spirits who gd out of this end of the hall and quench his thirst. The turbulent waves parted, and
VfoAd in a depressed find deSpoftding State. Mucli of his work lies oh the leoturer weiit quietly through in silent contempt., pf t^e piteous
the btber side, thoilgH he still be here. The dies of spirits who flook spectacle around him. Having reSoh'ed the other, ebdjuoa
em
ihe door
into' his Sphere for light and aid are those who go forth, from the being locked, hd Waited thB Arrival bf the hill-feeeper. ieanwnil'et the
wofjd hound by the trammels of the. orthodox heaven and hell* and
ging ” gathbfed round, knA endtovoiired to dtdw Mr, liras idto coh:
wliOj finding neither, are. terribly disappointed to find . they have versation. He replied to their advances by looking at thenl with thW
work to do, instod of that blank .repose tbey ha4 forecasted, for them- ntelligent curiosity which is manifested by a stlident of natlir'e on Bret
selyeB. To such ne was li&e.a great notel, where they oould be fdd and hitving opened out before his gaze, the ridheS of a wild-bbast shbfr. Hii
clothed Snd cared for. jteed he wish a higher mission P The presence only remark to a friend was,' "They ire quits harmless, but tretriehof his ■roirit-mother wa^ indicated.
dously ugly!” A huge specimen (Fraser) arid an undetfed one (Hitiip. Mr, Btthis Jetdarftbd that all who knew Mr. Wodtton must recognise Bon) held their hands under his nose, with the intimation that hb wotild
the tirtitfi (if tbe 8 dlih&tioli; so far ai oould bb nftwh Of his eirtli-U
shake hands with them, at the same time making it known that these
fppl flats assaulted Herne. The leoturer returned the advance by
the
affeoting to spit on the hands, but .his mouth was too deficient itji
ajti&td
moisture, to do So. The door then opened, and the hall was rapidly and
qiiietlj’ cleared.
,
,
These ill-oonducted persons are inembers of a mock BOciety{ organised
v^U^fao of the ihOst incbsdtit workers in Iidndon.
Mri Smith, ^ho passed up a eoih that hod been. in his pocket, was
described as highly inspirational, naturally clairvoyant and surrounded
byjgpiritg—’*3*8 a heftier.thrdtfghjpirit-p'diifrer dfitftely.
Mrsc Pritchard, wh'p S(ifJSi,ed froifi sbtiid obafdiion in her olairvoyatice, 5fas said, to, be .under.the influence bf very anoient spirits who
wdXe deVeJdpihg.hdE for- a, certain work, shd, frbo fdr reasons of their
own,diip'pt. pl?h,.hw ta jknott tne tOqpn df this phenomenon. Mrs.
Pritohara Baid that Dr." Main bad explained tUS matter in the Sitie
way,. a,!.' .. . <.
,
,
Mr* Glynes wa? (Jesetibed af spiritually ii^veitfed^Hth a blud robeciught
up. on; the. shoulder, with three lilies, syihbols of work be H&Q done;
“ QDina’’ h9d brp.nght the Iilidsi.•'
. ,
Mr. Bums sought an explanation of the recent incomplete materialii^tidn,.pr,hisiBpirit:guideiikpowji M .‘;3Jhe Old Man.”* Thb reply,
ppwm^njpatefrjjrfeqt!;? to. ^ .M m b J t-6 S u k “ Xbd Old^Man,” who
Ttagtpr^Smt,!
,that^ he. ,w|g..co>ht)elled to takd Up so much bf his
earthJjpbditipnS, thatjjie ,ep,oiled.:himself. An JBidian spirit cdme to
n iotoi
to tttfbfd Minufehient tb its hieihbeirS by ridiculing Spiritualism, and
adliib^in| Spiritllilists. SdmJ df thb gang hive pretended tb beiincerb idherents, and were members of the Psychological Society, the tbeetiri'gi
of whioh they did all tbey oould to disturb. Recently they have been
1 out, and whaj; witfi that and the pastiga^on they have received
he Herne affair,. it was______
to be expeotea
that
x
____their opposition would
over the
1. 1.J Jinuch
iw -i. ihbrd powerful.
— Ltt.i
U
A .t !L i_ if
tv lu!<
hdvb bbdri
Fodjibiy
tH'd i w i t S j j g g g n q u it e
d&kl, Shd tfib lecMrbr ii'sleep ih thb trancd, thbir brive^V Mhid fi&vb
beenfflbre ^mBflStrdtiV^! As it Ms, tnfey snbWI'd tlibit'
«
might find of manners tnost effe'itliBliy. and laid IMbofiel^el bp¥ri td th^
-idnTtSmpt of all, whether SpiritUlifttS dt Hot; dtir thaiiks iare certainljr
lue to them for making Buch an easy viotory possible, and for the con-ibutions ,w^oh Ihpi^dmiSsJon-ffiragy j®dft tP thfffiinda.
After all, tne poor wretches are to he pitied. We,orow not over their
dbtfeitt) but fatiibr tb'd def^it df tbeir unVprthy and qhildiBh puTOppe,
SnSH'lflSn danfiot iM M bttWy.
tnd devfeffiey
bib1,” OTbH^Klle they at% fenRafe'ed in mUfng
Sona*tifen n
uncomfortable.
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Draft leases, duly signed, having' notf been, exchanged between
olifltfeWt_______ _________
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alia ftttfa it ■frill tfbt B6 tiiteM awAv bh those iiisgiiided oreAtiirM ijrfio lessor And lessee, the obstructions that have hitherto impeded the
atb.thfir bfrii tfatBt’entffileii.
progress of this undertaking may be fairly considered to be re-.
A tkjfifesjfotldferifc feeridi tHfe fdllotyitig report:—
moved. It only remains for the requisite repairs find dScbiations
to be effected, and the dooijs ‘Will surety opih at thb khdtilt bf tHorfb
$ H eaping C oals op F ire , &o.”
Itr. Editor, — J rejoice to know that you Have won a far higher who seeib! thb shelter of a/ rjof befleiltn ivhifch they call :sebur<> 4fy
rewarjl jthai} the aboveChristian equivalent, or return for good done to mbfltic bnjoymfent without domestic care. The cert&iiity bf tBii
others,_in the.estimation, at all events, not orily of oompetent judges, at libs in the well-earned reputation bf thb mattageiyMfe.,Btiirke,y
present outsiders of Spiritualism, but the just appraisement of those “ zeaiousancl consistent Spiritualist and caterer for others’ comforts.
th is week I w ill liprit inyself to tw o business matters connected
sisters and brethren who belong to the household of spiritual knowledge.
I allude espeoially now.tp your admirable and excellent leoture in Liver­ with the Home—funds and furniture.
The stream o f charity Has
pool, desoriptive of spirit-writing, Bpirit-drawing, photographs, and the been naturally checked by the unfortunate Relays that have arisen.
like.
i
No addition has therefore been made to the Atuount.of £ 1 0 7 8s.
Really, I never witnessed a more perfeot illustration of a Pande­ Already announced as subscribbd or promised. It w ill be obvious
monium, compounded, aBit wps, of inoarnations of impudence, ignorance, that such additions w ill be forthw ith required to successfully float
bigotry and prejudice,—so far aB in the “ Mock Seanoe Company” lay the enterprise. These should be forthcoming without delay, for
the power of their praotioal eiemplifioation,—yes, a demonstration of
the necessATy preparations njust At onbb be proceeded WtH.
We
despotic duhoedom. Tojir silent, contemptuous, yet manly, quiet, digni­
fied, .and temperate conduct, in short, true heroic spiritual deportment, appeal, therefore, to all Mends w ho are'interested iii this institu­
amidst Bubhaninceieant.belohing of exeorable, filthy, and disgustingsmoke, tion from w hich so mlich good is expected, to rfesort to tHeit
—wortlw as was tiiis latter eructation of the veritable sons of Belial—ohly
yotir judicious, prudent, and wise behaviour, I repeat, has won morS
than golden opinions here from every person whose oritioism extends
beyond tne one-sided jurisdiction of mere partisans, in that ignoble form
oxjjjerverseriess, whioh belongs not to the oause of God’s eternal truth.—
I Am, so., , , ,
“ A L ooker- on."
Concert. Hall, Liverpool, Feb. 18,1876.
P.S.—Would you be “ surprised to hear ” that the Liverpool Psyoho
logioal Sooiety has winnowed the ohaff from the grain, and got rid of the
vermin ?
A SEANCE WITH MR. HERNE.
To th6 Editor.—Dear Sir,—dn Monday evening, February 7th, on
tilHng our seats for our usual seance, we were unexpectedly visited by
Mr. H&Hle, iHio Also joined us.
(the sitterS were Mr, Wootton, Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, Mr. and
M16S Hiidtoh, Mrs. and Miss Ashman, Mrs. H. Ashman, Mr. Herne,
and Mr. Hsiby.
Thb conditions were good, and.the result of the seance w;as marvelloud. We were dll seated round the table, Mr. Herne and Mr. Raby
bSing held by the sitters on each side. Scarcely had we been seated, two
eeStfnda tfheri the table began to float, being lifted about two feet from
the fiodr. Onb of the controls then requested the gas to be lowered,
arid iriiiiieSiEltity alter that was done, the lights being sufficient for those
presSiittb See eSbh other distinctly, Mr. Herne’s head and face were
instantly enveloped in drapery whioh seemed to form like white smoke,
ffoin ^nich AliArid and arm protruded and touohed Mr. Wootton and
Mrs. Ashman on their faces.
An immense quantity of the same vapour was seen to rise from the
medium's head into the air, and then into a materialized form which
stood oil the table. A voice from the form then addressed Mr. Wootton
ill the folldmn^ mariner:—“ How are you, old fellow ?” to whioh Mr.
Wootton replied, “ Is that Peter ?” The voice then answered, “ Of oourse
it is,” at thei Mtihe mofn&nt giving that gentleman a blow with his materi­
alized hand. He then served eaoh of the sitters in the same manner.
After holding a little conversation with us he gradually disappeared.
Spirit-hands were materialised and felt by all who were present, and
after aevbrAl dther manifestations, the lights were turned up, and Mr.
Herne was controlled by several spirits while in an entranced state,
speaking upon different Subjects, thus ending a most interesting and
remarkable seance.
(Signed)
E. R u th e r fo r d ,
J. R utherford,
-------J. W ootton.
Sp i r i t h an d s a n d f e e t a t
TYDYIL.
Mr. Editor.—Dear Sir,—At the reoent visit of Mr. Sadler to Merthyr
Tydvil we Were highly favoured by our spirit-friends in reoeiving from
them.two very beautiful and perfect right-feet moulds of adult Size,
both feet differing very muoh in shape, size, and form from each other.
We also reoeived sOme very beautiful moulds of spirit-hands, one an
adult’s of more than ordinary size, and two of very tiny baby spirithands, they liketfiBe differing very much from eaoh other. Tbe moulds
were given to us in dry flour placed on a tray, from whioh we were en
abled to take very perfect plaster-of-Paris casts,
Another, very pleasing phase of the manifestations that occurred on this
visit was the great number of direot spirit-voioes of our deoeased friends
and relatives. During two of the seances we had aB many as Seven or
eight direct voiceB speaking to ub, voioes that were recognised instantly
by the sitters, and from the length of time in which they held inter­
course with ub pleasant inoidents of our lives were recalled. I can assure
you that .words fail to convey the unspeakable joy And gratitude ex­
perienced by those who were privileged to be present at these seances.
The usual physioal phenomena of Mr. Sadler’s seance likewise oc
ourred, the whole taking place under the strictest test conditions, thus
oarrying oonviotion to the minds of many sittfers who had never attended
a spiritual seance before.—Yours fraternally,
J. T. D octon.
2; High Street, Merthyr Tydvil, Feb. 15th, 1876.
m o u ld s o f
cheqtie-bddks arid cash-boxes, and agAin let frbe thb streatii. bt
goodwill in the form o f doriAtions, or loans returnable witH
interest.
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But a^art from actual money contribution, much .aid may be
afforded in the way of furnishing', either by the 'presentation or
loan of articles of furniture, house linen, crocked, table requisite^
kitchen utensils, or, it may be, ornaments. Nothing in the way of
household requirements will come amiss, and we think therejnust
be many who at least can spare an unrequired Article of domestic
utility ; moreover, some friends of the cause might each undbrtakb
to entirely furnish a bedroom; which might bear the name of the
donor, and be at his service whenever required. In many ways,
which toll readily occur to all householders, Assistance iflay be
afforded. Let the heart be thrown into the matter, and the fefehltA
cannot but be satisfactory. All contributors will have thb corisbiouSntess of knowing that they Are promoting an institution froih
which a great number of beneficial influences will emanate.
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The committee of the Newcastle-on-Tyne Society of Spiritualists de­
sire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a parcel of the BdigioPhilosophical Journal and Banner of Light from J. N. T. Martheze, Esq.,
as a contribution towards the library which they are endeavouring to
form, and they will be glad of any copies of books from any Spiritual­
ist having them to spare towards the same object.—F enwick P ickup,
Secretary.
“ Hafed.”—Everybody has some parablejor other about this extra­
ordinary volume. A lady w r i t e s “ Was Mr. Duguid’s father a cabinet
maker ? My reason for asking this iB that many years Ago, when in A
mesmeric stato, I said that the time would come when, through the son
of a cabinet-maker or a cabinet-maker (I will not be sure whioh) there
would be some marvellous things told to the world. I have often won­
dered what did I mean.” Mr. Duguid is himself a cabinet-maker; So
the mesmerio statement has been fulfilled to the lottor in this cAse.
T h e Langham Magazine, edited by Rev. C. Voysey, B.A., iB to
appear in March, price 2b. 6d. monthly. The prospectus says :—“ The
main object of tbiB magazine is to advocatc the principles of true religion
amid the decay of traditional beliefs. It will contain only one afticle
on religion, and that generally written by the Editor—not in a. contro­
versial, Bill in a genial and conciliatory Bpirit. The rest will be oomposed of articles suitable for'family reading, calculated to instruct and
entertain. In politics it will'be Liberal Conservative, and in ecclesias­
tical matters it will support the IxiSting relations between Church and
State, in the hope that some relaxation of dogmatio fett^B may soon
release tbe Churoh from its present difficulties and anothalies. 1'he
Laiightm Magazine is already supported by an eminent stiff of contri­
butor!!, aiid has received the good wishes arid sympathy of some Whoar6
very high in Churoh and State.’’
O u r Contemporaries. —The Auckland Chronicle gives a.long and in­
telligent report of Mr. Morse’s address.—A correspondent of the Oldhtm
Express refers to the abuse of Spiritualism, which has recently appeared
in a local paper, and aBks to know something of its good qualities, for
there must be something in it to survive so muoh persecution. He.con­
cludes :—“ Out of curiosity I went to hear Mr. Wood o f , Halifax,
deliver an address in the tranoe state on Sunday. The gubjeot waB
‘ Jesus wept,’ which was treated in as rational, reasonable, and simple a
manner as ever I heard it from any pulpit, thus proving tb me that all
we hear against the subject is not correct, and if our ministers and lay­
men would have more,charity and less animosity, more gpod would be
done by them.”—The Whitehaven papers are full of Spiritualism. The
Rev. Mr. Jump of a neighbouring village hag been Talnjagifying the
subject, whitsh has called out Mr. S. Pride in a long letter with a vigoroyj
tail-piece in the form of a postscript, whioh he switohes about in,A truly
leomiie manqer. It is well that his adversary ij n^med Jump, ak)je may
be able to get out of the way.— The Marybotyugh Advertiser ponies tQ
us From Australia. The definitions c O h e editor, whioh wp OutliBhed
a few weeks ago, have arrested wide attention, ahd copiej of. tnb paper
S h e ffie ld . —We Sat again on Sunday last. Oiir friend Mr. Steer
having left us for Bradford, we were All strange tp the subjeot except
myself. -We had some wbncterful mariifestations. One young lady went
into a tranoe, anwered several questions, commenced singing, and then
took hold of a gentleman who tfafc next to W , and compelled him to
dahoe round the room. Twb iiibre ladies were very violently shaken,
and were sometimes shSking handB and laughing and orying, arid one
geiitleir^txr
imich Bhafeen. We olbsed With sinking, the table kept
the time by ttltitig; one lady kept tiine wuii her hand, and one n » ved
he^htfHd And fingerll. fis though She was flaying iiie piano,
agaiii on Mo'iiSay xtight; wa had four lailies And two gentleman all
have been asked for. W e oan send sppoimens for 2Jd. eaoh, post-ireea
violently shaken fo r an hour, and the table broken.—W. HiBD y .
T&E MEDIUM AND DAYBItEAK.*
DISESTABLISHMENT OF SATAN.
A short timeago we had to fecord the legal status of his Satanio
Majefltyaa deoreed by Sir R. Philligiore in the Court of AroheB, July,
1875/' TJub decision has sirioe been jeyeraed by the Lord QhanoeUpr on
leal, and his Satajrto
htfs bow been ruled out—we trust for
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appeal;
Satojrio Majesty
ev?r.; As the deoisioQ may be considered of importance as marking an
era in the Ohuroh, we append the names«of the Judioial Committee o f
tbe Privy Counoil, February 16th, 1876i%n the “ Personality of the
Devil.—Jenkins v. Cook." Present—Thff Archbishop of Canterbury,
'' the lord Cbanoellor, Lord Hathe’rley, Lord Penzance, Lord Justioe
' James, Sir James Hannen, Sir Barnes Peacock. In ’addition to the
above, several other members of the Privy Counoil were present, among
others the Duke of Riobmond and Gordon, Lord Selborne, Sir J. W.
Colvile, Sir M. E. Smith, and Sir R. P. Collier. The Archbishop of
York and Lord Chief Baron Kelly were unavoidably absent.
The Lord Ohanoellor, having narrated the prinoipal facts o£ the oase,
then read the general evidence and the letters, and also the opinion of
Sir R. Phillimore tbat Mr. Jenkins was an evil liver and a depraver of
tiie Book of Common Prayer, aocording to the Eubrics, and oonoluded
as follows: On the whole, their lordships are of opinion that they must
advise her Majesty to reverse the sentence of the Dean of Arohes; and,
in remitting the oause, to admonish the respondent, tbe Rev. Flavel
Smith Cook, for having, on the 4th of October, 1874, without lawful
oause, refused to deliver to the appellant, or permit the appellant to
reoeive, the elements of the Holy Communion; and, further, to monish
him to refrain from committing the like offence in future.
It may be stated in explanation that the Rev. F. S. Cook withheld
Communion privileges from Mr. Jenkins, because of his non-belief in
the personality of Satan.
RE-ORGANISATION OF SOCIETY.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—I have felt great union with the spirit of
Mr. W. Fishbough’s letter in your laBt issue, and have occupied a
similar ground for the last twenty years.
I was delighted to see his name revived in connection with Spiritu­
alism, having learned to honour him as associated with A. J. Davis in
the past, as a most conscientious and earnest soul. I fear, however, we
must wait a long time yet before we oan hope to arrest the wheel of fate,
overturn the present insane conditions, and inaugurate others in which
it shall be as easy to do right as it is now difficult.
I cordially unite that Spiritualism alone is calculate to render this
possible, for it plaoes every man on his own merits, marries religion to
exaot soienoe, and will solve all problems in every walk of life, reducing
the present ohaos to harmony without any miracle, simply by an honest
appeal to the perfect laws of God and nature.
I for one am waiting for an ‘organisation founded on Buch a basis,
believing in its practicability, but regretting its continued and almost
indefinite postponement.—Yours truly,
J. H a re.
15, Chester Crescent, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Feb. 21st, 1870.
DR. SEXTON AT CAVENDISH ROOMS.
On Sunday last Dr. Sexton delivered two discourses as usual in the
above rooms, that in the morning being on “ The Latter-Day Glory,”
and that in the evening on “ Religion Essential to Humanity.” In the
morning the audience was somewhat small, but in the evening it was
tolerably good, and all present paid the greatest possible attention to
the disoourae. The Doctor pointed out that it was as impossible for
men to live to any great extent without religion as without food. There
had never been, he said, a nation of atheists, and there never would be,
for the belief in God was inherent in human nature. True religion, he
said, consisted in obeying tbe two great commands of Christ—to love
God supremely and to lovqgpur neighbours aB ourselveB. The purpose
of religion he held to be twofold: first, that men should be good;
second, that they should give God the glory for their goodness. This
was really the foundation of all religiouB systems, although many had
departed very widely from it. The most degraded religion, however,
he maintained, was better than none at all. Religion was shown to be
essential to mankind: first, because it was a need of man's spiritual
nature; secondly, because it furnished the only real foundation fora
moral code; thirdly, because it alone oould give real happineBS ; fourthly,
because it was indispensable as a preparation for tne great hereafter.
The Doctor described tbe future life as simply a continuation of the
present, and said that this was the Bhadow, that the substanoe, and tbat
there we should realise what had been our main objeot here.
On Sunday next Dr. Sexton will deliver two discourses Jot usual.
Servioe at eleven and seven.
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SIGNS AND SIGNALS.
To the Editor.—Sir,—A short time ego, in that useful and wellmanaged paper, the Bazaar, I saw in the literary column a query, ask­
ing for a book on Secret Societies. I have watched for some answers,
as I thought I might thereby obtain information on a subject which
seems to ni|? somewhat analogous, viz., the explanation of some signs
used by persdns unknown to each other, in order to oonvey an intel­
ligible meaning- understood by both. I do not refer to Freemasonry—
indeed not to. any particular body of individuals. I have understood
that there are signals such as the twisting of a watch-key, or placing the
fingerp on thb face in a particular manner, and many other signs which
iwq used'in publio to convey a meaning or recognition of some kind
bitween persons who have never met before. I presume it is of the
same kinjl of language as that of the fan or of the handkerchief, though
used by a different olass of persons, and with a different motive. Any
information in the subjeot will tiiuoh oblige.
“ L ynx -E ye.”
F ebruary 25, -I$7,6.
* COMPLIMENT TO DR. WILLIAM HITC&tAN.
In several German universities, BUph as Bqrlin, Leipsio, Erlangen, &o.>
professors of homceopathio medicine are not only Court physioians and
surgeons, bufcleoturers on the praotioe of soientifio therapsutioa, inoluding
Hahnemannian dynamics, magnetism, eleotrioity, hydropathy, Ling’s
movement oure, the Tuririah-bath, dietetic reform, disuse of alooholio
poisons, and the questionable tobacco plant,—in short, the art whioh
aids nature in the maintenance of life, health, longevity, and freedom from
organie misery. The scientific journals of Italy recommend the same
oourse to be taken in their national universities, and several of the
Neapolitan savans point to 11Hitohman of Liverpool as the man for the
hour.”
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THANKS TO BEV. ASHCEOFT.
A Great Harwood correspondent is happy to report the results of a
raid against Spiritualism by Mr. Ashoroft.
“ Immediately after the ‘ funny ’ lecture a few thoughtful minds con­
cluded it would be best to investigate the matter for themselves. Aooordingly it was talked over, and the formation of a oircle determined
upon, one gentleman kindly volunteering the use of his house. We
meet every Thursday night. We have sat three times, and the progres­
sive phenomena have pleased all. At our last sitting (the third) we had
to follow the table about the house. The whole five were unanimous in
saying the table lifted clearly from the floor onoe, and once doubtfully.
Two of the sittera have been strongly influenced each night.
“ Thus, you see, Sir, neither the bark nor the bite of this reverend is
very dangerous (except to his own trade). I am very thankful for his
visit, for he haa brought about that whioh I have very muoh deaired,
and endeavoured to do for these last two years, but have always failed
to get in the thin edge of the wedge for the introduction of our glorious
oause.”
A BEGINNING AT CONGLETON.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—My name having been given at the meet­
ing held at Hyde, as a member of the general oommittee for Congleton,
will you be pleased to receive an aceount of what is taking place here.
We have sueceeded in forming a circle, and have had some very inter­
esting meetings. A girl in tne oircle is developed as a medium with
very extraordinary powers. She was only twelve years of age last birth­
day, but has great natural powers, it is said by the spirits, as a medium
for writing, musio and spiritual. They oan communioate through her
without putting her into the trance atate, with auoh ease, that they seem
delighted with her, and call her their darling medium. She writes in
broad daylight in her normal state, generally with her eyes shut or
looking off the writing. She writes very quickly, not like what she
does in her natural state. As she is to be a publio medium, those par­
ties who wish to have her services can know the terms by application to
me,—Yours truly,
T hohas B beciioft.
. 6, Swan Ban/c, Congleton, Cheshire.
[The child is not by any means in a condition of development to be a
public medium.—E d. M.]
USE OF THE PLANOHETTE.
To the Editor.—Dear Sir,—In one of your reoent issues you were
good enough to make use of a' short paragraph of mine whioh made
mention of a new and easier method of obtaining messages through the
plancbette. In consequence thereof, I have received communications
from three individuals, who, writing from great distances, ask me if I
will kindly find time to forward them an explanation of that method.
I need not say that I complied in eaoh case, and felt extremely grateful
that I should thus unexpectedly have the opportunity of rendering.my
small services to the oause of spiritual truth. If there are any more
of your readers who are labouring under difficulties with the planohette,
I will with the greatest of pleasure forward them my instructions. Of
course, they must enclose in their letter a stamped, directea envelope
for reply.
Sir, I feel sorry to make correction of a misapprehension tbat I think
may possiWy arise. From my late paragraph many might infer that
Spiritualiita was in vogue at Fencehouses. That would be a fallaoy
which, out of respect to oommon honesty, I would not like to see obtain
ground. FencehoueeB is a small place, simply consisting of a general
posijtoQlue, a railway station, and about a half-dozen houses, and when
1 made use of " Fencehouses," it was for no other purpose than to
show the place from whenoe I had written and dated my letter.
If you will kindly insert this, or communioate the oontents of it to
your readers, you will oblige,-‘■Yours respeotfully,
W. G autrby.
Colliery Bow, Fencehouses, Durham, Feb. 15th, 1876.
A ustralia .—A Victorian correspondent writes:—11The widest ocean
rolls between us, but not separates—it is the only highway that never
ruts, that never stands in need of repair, and where consequently tollbars and taxes have no shadow of pretext for existenoe. Among all the
treasures that are carried along tbis highway of nations there are few
that commend themselves to my dearest regards beyond the M bdiuh
and D aybreak . The name ia a moat happily oonceived and appropriate
one,.it being a means of communication not only between man and man,
but between angela of highest intelligence and humanity through all its
T he N ew S kancb — Mr. Editor.—Dear Sir,—On Friday evening last
the third aeanoe was held at No. 63, New Compton StreBt, Sobo Square,
in aid of a brother in present difficulties, and proved a success. Mr.
Kipps may be known to some of your readers as a healer, he having
powers and impressions in that direction. The sum of £1 4s. was oolleoted and presented to him, Though a small sum it was quite a help, and
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while asaiating him in a pecuniary way, the aeanoes have given him and
C ardiff.— Free Library of Soientifio and Spiritual Literature, 157, his family better hopes in the future. Several good teats were given, and
Bute Road.—Thifl "library is opened free for the loan of books by Mr. during the evening two persons felt apirit-handa touohiog them. The
G. Sadler. (Spiritualist, I.O.G.T., and vegetarian), wbo has placed the seanoea will be oontinued alphe above address every Friday evening, at
Jrhole of. his private collection, consisting of 100 books and pamphlets, eight o’olock. Spiritualists only admitted, at the charge of Is. eaoh.
at the disposal of the cause, as the oommenoement of a looal library. Persons who have not attended spirit-oircles must not objeot if they
He would thank any friends to assist him with the gift or loan of books, have to be placed a little behind the regular sitters, though, as far as
assuring them that they are muoh needed at Cirdiff. The population possiVk, and as oiroumstanoes will permit, tbe oonditions will be made
ia nearly 80,000( and very little iatnown of the great truths of Spiri- harmonious.—J ohk W. H axby , 8 . Sandal,I Boai, N.W..February 22nd,,
ttfdismu Address—Gr Sadler, 157, Bute Road, Cardiff.
1876.
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK. *
F eb b u a b y 25, 1876.
LANCASHIRE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
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MR. MORSE'S APPOINTMENTS.
February 27th.<Trongate Hall, Trongate. E?ening at Beven o’clock, and during tne week.
B arrhead.— Maroh 1st.
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N ewcastle.—Sunday March Sth.^Old'Freemasons’ Hall, Weirs Court,
Newgate Street. Afternoon at three o’clook; evening at seven o’olook
CHOPPiNqTON.—March 6th and 7th.
L iverpool.—To follow.
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L ondon.— Sunday March 26th. Doughty Hall, Bedford Row, W.O.
Evening at seven o’clock.
Mr. Morse, may be addressed thiB week—Care of J. Bowman, Esq.
65, Jamaioa Street, Glasgow.
G lasgow.— Sunday,
M eetings*
S tockport.—On
Sunday next, February 27, Oddfellows’ Hall, at 2.30
and 6.S0. Medium, Mrs. Butterfield of Morley.
Oommittee of Management: Mr. Hartley, Mr. Rowcroft, Mr. Rogers,
Mr. Ohiswell.
N ewton H eath . — Sunday, Maroh 6, Sooial Hall, at 2.30 and 6.30.
^tedium, Mr. Quarmby of Oldham.
Committee: Mr. Booth, Mr. GI osbop, Mr. .Sykes, Mr. Chiswell.
G losbop.—Sunday, March 12, Town Hall, at 2,30 and 6.30. Medium,
Mr. Quarmby of Oldham.
Oommittee: Mr. Hartley, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Lithgow, Mr. Rowcroft.
W a r r i n g t o n .— Sunday, Maroh 1 2 .
Medium, Mr. Johnson of Hyde, at
2 . 3 0 and 6 . 3 0 .
Oommittee: Mr. Rogers, Mr. Rutland, Mr. Chiswell, Mr. Dawson. (
STALf B ridge . — Sunday, Maroh 19th, Speakers, Mr. Priest, Drl
Hitohman, of Liverpool, 2.30 and 6.30.
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Committee Mr. Hartley, Mr. Rowcroft, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Avery.
Admission to all meetings 3d and 6d.
Hymn papers and rules for spirit cirole given away at each meeting.
The oommittee beg to thank the following mediums for their generous
offers to give eaoh two Sunday servioes free, during the present quarter,
viz., Mrs. Butterfield of Morley, Mr. Johnson of Hyde, Mr. Jackson of
Hyde, Mr. Quarmby of Oldham, and would be thankful to have similar
proposals from other mediums and lecturers, to aid them in this great
work.
All oommitteemen are respeotfully 'requested to forward their
addresses to the general secretary.
J ames S utcliffe.
21, Elliott Street, Rochdale,
DR. SEXTON’S LEOTURE ENGAGEMENTS.
February 29.—Newbury Literary and Scientific Institution.
March 16.—Angell Town Institute, Brixton.
April 4.—Scarborough.
April 6, 7 ,1 0 and 11.— NewoaBtle-on-Tyne. (Debate with Mr. Charles
Watts).
Sooieties desirous of making arrangements with Dr. Sexton for lectures
should communicate with him at once. He will be glad of a few engage­
ments in Yorkshire or Lancashire during the first and seoond weeks in
April.
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SPIRITUAL WORKERS.
C.W., Phrenologist, Elcctro-Biologist, &o. Present address,
Bishop’s Stortford, Herts; on a tour in the Eastern Counties. Normal
speaker and practical experimentalist.
A lsop, 0. P. B., 46, High Holborn, London, W.C. Normal speaker.
B drns, J., 15, Southampton Row, London, W.C. Normal.
C iiisp, W., Greatham, West Hartlepool. Normal.
H enly, T. L., 53, Queen’s Road, Bayswater, W. Normal.
M aiiony, J.- W., 1, Cambrian Place, Angleaea Street, Lozells, Birming­
ham. Normal.
M orse, J. J., Warwick Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, E. Trance.
N orman, J ohn, J., 6, St. Sidwell’s, Exeter. Normal.
T indall, F rederick , 30, Wyndbam Street, W. Tranoe.
W ilson, A. D., Agnew Street, North View, Skipton Road, Keighley.
Inspirational.
Other names that may be sent in will be added to this list.
A llwood,
THE MESMERIC CASE.
A few weeks ago we published a short paragraph, stating that a young
lady who had been paralysed in the left hand from infanoy, occasioned
by a fall, was under Mr. Perrin’t mesmeric treatment, and was making
progress towards reoovery. It was also stated that Bhe desired to Bell a
fine wool-work picture in a h an dB om e gilt frame, that Bhe might from
the proceeds pay the very muoh reduced fee whioh Mr. Perrin receives
for treatment in her oase. This picture is her own work, a n d if Bom e
kind lady would grant her a commission she oould e n g a g e on some other
pieoe if the one on view at the Spiritual Institution should not Buit the
taste of any lady who might desire to have such a work. We regret
that we have not suooeeded in finding the interesting invalid a patron.
The following-letter gives the present condition of the case:—
“ February 17
“ Mr. Burns.—Dear Sir,—I called to see you this morning respecting
my picture, but I found you were out, and, hearing you would be leaving
town for a few days, and that I should not see you before you leave,
thought it best to write, as I wanted to tell you my month was up on
Tuesday, whioh is the time my friends advanoed money to pay Mr.
Perrin, and, as I have exhausted their means, I don’t know what I shall
do, as there is an improvement in my hand, and I shall be very sorry to
be obliged to give it up now it’s going on so nicely. I was in hopes you
would have disposed of my picture, but suppose people have not taken a
fancy for it. Could you advise me what to be doing ? I have now been
under Mr. Perrin five months, and still my friends have no faith, but
for myself I think if I oould remain, that I should be cured, for I can see
the veinB filling in more eaoh day; also the hand has grown very mucb.
Could you oblige me with an answer before leaving town, as my time
will be expired before I see you again, and I wish to arrange things with
my friends?”
We have no doubt that some of our affluent readers could assist in this
oase if they would give the matter a little attention. We shall be glad
to hear from any helper.
DR. SEXTON IN THE NORTH.
Arrangements having been completed for a debate to take plaoe be­
tween Dr. Sexton and Mr. Charles Watts, at Newoastle-on-Tyne, on the
6th, 7th, 10th, and 11th of April, Dr. Sexton will he glad to give a few
lectures in the neighbourhood at the same time. No charge will be
made to societies for travelling expenses. Address, Dr. Sexton, 75, Fleet
Street, London, E.C.
O undle.—Arrangements are being made for Mr. Burns to give a
lecture in reply to attaoks which have been made on Spiritu^iem.
P eterborough.— The Rev. Mr. Collett is announced to leoture against
Spiritualism on Tuesday evening.
M r . B urns will give the opening lecture of tbe Revived Marylehpne
Association, on Tuesday evening, at 25, Great Quebeo Street, at eight
o’olock.
T he North of England Review is now published weekly. It may be
obtained at this office, post-free ljd. We are pleased to see that Spiri­
tualism is not overlooked in its columns.
A B enefit S eance .—We are requested to state that Mrs. Kincblea
will give a seanoe on Sunday evening, February 27, at 9, Hailey Street,
Limehouse Fields, E.,. in aid of the Hagan family. Admission, (id.
each. Mrs. Hagan gives promise of being a good test-medium, she
having given several excellent tests when controlled by the spirit
“ Sunshino.”
Birmingham. — Mr. Mabony’s reoitals from the poets on Monday
last was an unequivocal BucceBB, the Athenaeum being well filled, and
the several pieoes vigorously applauded, and in some instances re­
demanded. As pianist Miss Harper won golden opinions from a rather
oritioal audience. Mr. W. Russell’s singing also gave muoh satisfac­
tion.
t
S owerby B ridge.— On
Sunday, February 27th, Mr. Robert Harper
of Birmingham, will deliver two leotures in the Lyceum, Sowerby
Bridge, in the afternoon, at half-past two, on “ Nature’s Testimony about
God ” ; in the evening, at half-past six, on “ Nature’s Revelations of the
Divine in Humanity.” To defray the current expenses, a collection will
be made after each leoture.
E ast L ondon S piritual I nstitution.—A musical and literary enter­
tainment in aid of the harmonium fund and meetings held in oonneotion
with tbe above institution will be given in the Stepney Temperance
Hall, Eagle Plaoe, Mile-End Road, on Thursday, March 2, 1876;
to commenoe at 7 o’olook. Miss Chandos has consented to preside.
Tiokets one shilling eaoh, to be obtained of Mr. Cogman, 15, St. Peter’s
Road, and of Mr. Rix, 14, Robinson Road, Approach Road, Victoria
Park.
Mr. A siiwortii has withdrawn from the secretaryship of the Notting­
ham Psychological Sooiety.
Mr. B ullock, J un., will hold a seanoe for physical manifestations at
21, King Arthur Street, Clifton Road, Peokham, on Wednesday, Maroh 1,
at eight o’clock. Admission, Is.
P lymouth.—Seances are held on Tuesday and Friday evenings at
11, George Street. Inquirers may obtain admission on application .to
the proprietor.
S piritual I nstitution, 19, C hurch Street, I slington.—On Sunday
next, Mr. Henly will leoture in the above haU on the subjeot of “ Spiri­
tualism, Ancient and Modern.”—Mrs. Bulloo* desires to acknowledge the
receipt of a bundle of M ediums for distribution; also 2s. from B„ as a
contribution towards repairing the hall.
M r. J. W. H axby sends the record of a very interesting dark seance
held on Thursday, the 17th inst., at the residenoe of Mr. J. Reaves,
3, Milton Road, South Hornsey. His remarks on the stringent cbnditions tbat should be enforced to Becure harmony, and to develop higher
manifestations, show a mind faithful to the requirements of the spiritworld.
M r. B rown’ s M ovements.—Writing from Selby, where he was kindly
received, and remains a few days, Mr. Brown intimates that he may
probably return to the west and visit Preston, remaining at 31, Church
Street. «He will thei) go on to Malton, Darlington, Shildon, and other
places farther north. Permanent address, Howden-le-Wear, by Dar­
lington.
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South L ondon A ssociation,' 74, Stamford Street , B lackfriars.—
On Sunday evening last Mr. T.*L. Henly delivered a lecture on “ Spiri­
tualism as taught by Jesus and the Prophets,” which was received with
great attention. After the lecture Mr. Redman gave some illustrations
of the powers of mesmerism. On Sunday evening next, February 27,
Mrs. Howard (Miss Baker) will deliver a trance address. Subjeot to be
chosen by the audience. Doors open at half-past six; commenoe at
seven.—J. B urton, Hon. Sec.
H alifax .—Miss Longbottom will occupy tho platfortn on Sunday
next, February 27, at the Old County Court House in Halifax, and also
every seoond Sunday in every month. Respecting the correspondence
about the Yorkshire Conference by Mr. W. Johnson of Hyde, we beg
to inform you, in reply, that we are shortly about to have a meeting
respecting a tea-party on Good Friday, whon we intend to bring the
matter on the carpet respecting a conference. On behalf of the Hali­
fax Psychological Society, B enjamin S waine, Hon. Sec.
Q uebec H all , 25, G heat Q uebec Street, M arylebone R oad .—
Marylebone Association of Inquirers into Spiritualism.—Monday, seance
at 8, admission 4d., conducted by M r. H u n t ; Tuesday, at 8, lecture and
debate; Wednesday, developing oirole, for members only; Thursday,
open free to members, for reading books, periodicals, &o.; Friday,'
mesmeric class, patients free; students write for admission to praotice to
Mr. G. White; Saturday, seance at 7, admission 4d., local and other
mediums invited; Sunday, seanoe at 7, admission 6d., conduoted by Mr.
Hooker. For rules and further information apply to the secretaries,
W. Drake and G . F. Tilby.
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GomnSittee’ deBire to congratulate you'qn yqui; firm and unvayeriqg
adherenoe-to'a sooiety, whioh, small in irs^origin, haB in buoE a brief
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reaultsita protecting and' sustaining influence being nqw felt in all
parts of the kingdom. A comparison of t{ie balance-sheet for '1876, SlritDAY, F eb . 27, Mrs. Kimball at Doughty flail, 'lij, JJqdioi m .t
7:
with that for 1873 displays the gratifying faet thi>t the inoome derivgc} M onday, F sp. 38, Mra. Kimball's Beoeptiop, af 8. ' (Private.)
T
uesday
,
F
e
b
.
39,
Mr.
Heme's
Developing
pirole,
Private,
at
8.
from members’ subsoriptions, entranoe-fees, and oalls, has more than
doubled itqelf, whilst the amount expended in payment of fineB and W edn e sday , M a s . 1, Mr. Herne, at 8. Admission 2s. 8d.
costs, the pebuliar feature of this Association has increased nearly three­ T h u rsd a y , M ar. 3, Mr. Clarance at 8. Admission 2s. Od.
F r id a y , M ae . 8, Mlsa Eagar, Trance Medium,
8. ^.dtaisalon. Is. (Priyate.)
fold.
M r. Olarance at 8. Admission 2s. 6d.
The alterations in the rules made at the last annual meeting, requir­
ing an'entrance-fee of 5s. from all wishing to join who had the charge
BHANOEB AND MEETINGS IN LONDON D U B IN G SHB WBBE,
o f unvaccinated children, has worked well and given general satisfaction,
a y , F e b . 26, Notting H ill, at 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer B oad,at
as has the isBue of oollenting cards, as may be seen on referriag to the S a t u b d Mr.
Williams. See advt.
[T.SQ. 3d.
balanoe-iheet. Some have questioned tbe wisdom of our policy of S u b d a y , F e b . 27, Dr. Sexton, Cavendish Booms, a t i l and
raying fines and oostB, and have even gone so far as to assert that we
Mr. (logman, IS, Bt. Peter’s Boad, Ml)e End Road, at 7.
nave thereby retarded, the progress of the Anti-Compulsory Vaooination
Notting Hill, 11, Bleohynden Mews, Latimer Boaii; at 7. 2d.
movement, by rendering tne law more tolerable. We reply to suoh MoifDAY, F e b . 28, Developing Olwle, at Mr. Cogmao's, IS, St. Peter’s Boad,
objeotors:—Show us a more excellent way and we will follow you; mere
Mile End Boad, at 8 i f clock.
talk, the formation of nominal branoh leagues having no aotive
M r. Williams. See adrt.
ppteijtial $fiftenoe, will accomplish nothing. The views held by Apti- T u e s d a y , F e b . 29, Mrs. Olive’s Seance, 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm Boad,
at 7. Admission, 2s. 6d.
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VE^qinatqrp, and their reasons for suoh, are well known, and are grounded
Miss Baker’s Developing Oirole, at 87, Invi(ip Boad, Walworth, (3.E.,
on the solid and impregnable basis of immutable truth. They have been
at 8. Admission Is.
talked qf and wrjtten about fqr years, ever since Parliament was led by
interested fanatipi} to patronise the nostrum, and bestow a grant of W e d n e s d a y , M a r . 1, Notting H ill, at 11, Bleohynden M owb, at 7.30, for
Development, Members only.
£30,000 on the visionary enthusiast, Jbnijpr.
H . Warren, 7, Kjlburn Park Boad, Carl sob £oad, at 7.40. Admission Is.
The old spirit qf freedom gepm; crushed out of our oountryjnen by a
■
J . Webster, 1, Abbott Street, Kingsland Gate, at 8 o’olook. Xdmlsslon 3d
hopt of spies and common informers yrith whioh every oity and village of
21, King Arthur Street, Olifton Boad, Peokham, pt 8. Admission, fld.
our land—the boasted land of liberty—is infested. What with "Vacci­
y , M a r . 2, Leoture at M r. Oogman’s, 15, St. Peter’s Boad, Mile End, at
nation spips, Analytical spies, Sanitary spies, Sohool Board spies, Regis­ T h u b s d a8o’olook.
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tration spies, and others of the despicable breed, an Englishman’s home
Dalston Association o f Inquirers into Spiritualism. For information
is no longer his paatle.
as to admission o f non-members, apply to the honorary seoretary, at the
rooms, 74, Nfvarlno Boad, Dalston, B.
Wfytf sajd Wm. Cobbet on this subjeot fifty years ago ? In a letter
Mr, Williams. Bee advt.
addressed to Mr, Wilberforce, M.P., on the Bubjeot of the cow-pox, and
the expediency of promoting it by Act of Parliament, Cobbett says, F b i d a y , M a r. 3, Mrs. Ollve’3 Seanoe, 49, Belmont Street, pijalk F^ rm Ifoad, 3
Admission, 2s. Od.
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“ Give me leave to ask you how you oan reconoile a proposition like this
to the spirit of that constitution of which you profess to be so great an
MBS. BULLOCK'S H ALL. 19, OHUBOH BTBEET, ISLINGTON,
admirer, and to that freedom of whioh you wish to be regarded as one
W E E K L Y SEANCES, &o.
qf the principal supporters ? What I am opposed to, and what I am S u n d a y , Healing at 11 a.m .; Service at 7 p.m . T u e s d a y , Seance at 8 ; is.
9 forme(} ^
the proposition to obtain an Act of Parliament which
F b id a y , Beance at 8 ; Nonsubscribers is. Sa t u r d a y , Developing Class
at 8, Subscribers only.
Would, in its operation, be nothing short of a compulsion on every man
to suffer the veins of his child to be impregnated with the disease of a
beast—^ measure to be adopted in no country where the people are not SOUTH LONDON ASSOCIATION OF SPIBITUALISTB, 71, BTAMFOBD ST.
W E E K L Y MEETINGS.
vassals and slaves." And now, in 1876, the very things he foresaw and
S u n d a y , Trance Addresses at 7 ; free. M o n d a y , Conversational Meeting at 8,
dreaded, and warned us against, have oome to pasB. Everything now is
T u e s d a y , Developing Circle at 8 ; members o n ly .. W e d n e s d a y , Publio
Compulsion, that hated word whioh should be tolerated only by a nation
Circle at 8: 3d. T h u r s d a y , Developing Circle at 8 ; ipemftar? only.
F r i d a y , Materialisation Circle at 8 ; members only. S a t u r d a y , Sooial
of slaves.
OrO^S,
Meeting at 8, It is requested that punctuality be observed by visitors.
A bstract of R eceipts and E xpenditure for the Y ear 1875.
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Expenses.
Receipts.
£ s. d.
£
Members’ Subscriptions 95 7 10 FineB and Costs paid for
Galls ....................... 54 5 0 Members ............. 182
S ktranro-FeeB .............16 17 6 Postage Stamps &Postal
Donations
............. 65 6 9 W rappers............. 81
Stationery, Printing, &
„
per Collecting
CardB
............... 14
Cqrds
... £ 8 3
Rul^s, Handbills, and
Window bills
Post-Office Orders ...
Carriage .................
Sundries
.............
Ca(h in hand, carried
forward to 1876 aooount
.............
0
£238 5 4
SEANOES IN THU PBQVDipES DUBING X p i W piK .
s. d.
Su n d a y , F e b . 27, K e i s s p e y , 10.80 a.m . and S.qo p.m . Children’s progressive
Lyoeum at 9 a.m . a n d 2 p.m .
Sowerby Bridse, Spiritualist Progressive Lyceum, O hildnn’s Lyceum,
10 a.m. and 3 p.m . Pi^blip M^pUpg, 6.5P p.m .
18 6
3 2
BowLiuq, Spiritualists’ ljfi«tli)g |flqp}, %§<) |nd B b.ib.
B ib m in o h a h , Mr. W . Perks, 312, Bridge Street West, near jfe li Ijtreef,
19 2
Hookley, United Christian Spiritualist^ ^t 0.30 for 7 ,for Splnttm lstfqjilv.
Spiritual Institute, Athenseum, Temple Street. Discussion, 11 a .m .;
Publio Meeting, 7 p.m.
B r ig h t o n , Hall o f Soience, 3, Church Street, doors closed 6.80 p.m.
19 7
£238 5 4
9
M anchester , Temperance Hall, Groavenor St., A ll Saints, at 2.80.
Q a u e a x Psychological J3ooJety, Old County Court, TJnipn filjpet,
and 6. Children’s Lyceum at 10 a.m. ’
t in s h a m , Ohurchgate Low Pavement.
Publio meeting at 6.30 p.m .
O b se tt C om mon , W a k e f ie l d , at' Mr. John Crane’s, at 2 and 6, p.m .
N ew castle - on -T yn e , at Freemasons’ 'O ld Hall, Weir’s Oourt, Newg^e
Street, at 6.30 for 7 p.m .
LrvEBpqoL, Publio Meeting; at the Islington Assembly
3
and 7 p.m . Tranoe-medimiis from all parts o f Hnglaind, Ac.
D a blin o to n Spiritual Institution, 1, Mount Street, adjoining the Turkish
Baths. Fubtyp Meetings yt 10.30 i(.m. ap^ 6 p.i^.
Southsea, at Mrs. Stripe’^, 41, M ^ijlfl Rteept, ^t 6.§Q.
Loushbobo’, Mrs. Guttarldge, Trancp-mediu(n, Pgq^’s Yard, f infold
Terraoe, at 6 o’olook.
G la ss o w , Publio meeting, 6.30 p.m ., at 164> Trongate.
H e c e m o n d w i e e , Service at 0^0 at Lower George Itr?^ t.
Developing Oircle on Monday and Thursday, at 7.80.
Ossett Spiritual Institution, Ossett Greed (near the G. N. B. Station).
Service at 2.30 and 0 p.m . Local mediums.
Oldham, Spiritual Institution, Waterloo Street, at 6.
H u n , 4, Strawbeny Btreet, Drypool. 2 p.m .. Healing P ow er; 6.30p.m .,
Trance Speaking. Medium, J. L . Bland.
G b im s b y , at Mr. I . W . Asquith's, 212, Viotorla Street South, at 8 p.m .
Outstanding Liabilities.—Due to Members for fines and coBts, on
December 31st, 1875, £31.
Wu. J o u n q , Hon. Min. Sec. &
, Treasurer, 8, Neeld Terraoe,
Harrow^oad, London, W.
'Ey order o f the Executive Committee, t
J. W. P r o to m a n , Hon. Cor.
Seo., 50, Elgin -Road, St.
Peter’s Park, London, W.
A b o o k BALiiOT took plaoe at Birmingham recently. Three volumes
feU, respectively, to the lot of Mr. W. Russell, Walsall; Mr. A. W.
Turner, and Miss Westbury, Birmingham.
M aidstone.—On Tuesday evening, Dr. Monckton delivered a leoture
on “ Spiritualism,” in the Corn Exchange, before the members of the T u e s d a y , F eb. 29, Stoo kton , Meeting at M r. Freund’s, 2, Silver Street, at 8.1S,
Meohanios? Institution. The immense hall was well filled with a highly
B ib h in g h a h , Miss Bessie Williams, 71, Alma Street, tranoe medium.
respeotable audience. The Doctor is a light, nervous man, with polite W e d n e s d a y , Mab. 1, B o w lin o , Spiritualists’ Meeting B oom , 8 p.m .
manners, dear arrangement of matter, and pleasant delivery. He pro­
Ossett Cohmon, at Mr. John Crane's, at 7.30.
fessed to credit all the statements respecting the phenomena, physioal,
. L i v e r p o o l . Mrs. Ohlsen, at 819, Orown Btreet, at 8.
mental, and spiritual; but explained them all as being due to a oause
B ir m in g h a m . Mrs. Groom. Developing cirole. Mediums only. 6 to 7,
erjatipg within the brains of the sitters. He quoted many instances,
165, St. Vinoent Street.
B i r m i n g h a m . Mr. W . Pqy^a, 812, Bridge Street West, near Well Street.
chiefly derived from Dr. Mahan’s book, whioh was so oleverly handled
EETOHLEY, at the Lyceum , at 7.80 p.m ., Tranoe-mpdiums, Iff* . Lneay
by “ M. A. (Oxon),” in Human Nature. His oases were suoh as no Spiri­
and Messrs. Wright and Shackleton.
tualist would rely on for the support of the Spiritual hypothesis. It
need not be said that the attempt was more to misrepresent Spiritualism T h u b s d a y , M a b . 2, N e w o a s t l e o n -T y n e , Old Freemasons’ Hall, Welr’i Oourt,
Newgate Btreet. Seanoe at 7.80 for 8.
than to set forth its olaims in a truthful manner. The theological,
Grimsby, at Mr. T. W . Asquith’s, 212, Viotoria Btreet South, at 8 p.m .
philosophical^ and soientifio bearings of the question were, in a like
manner, falsified. The Dootor disclaimed vigorously against the illo­ F riday, M as. 8,L ivebfool, Weekly Gonferenoe aqd Tranoenipeaking, at the
Islington Assembly Booms, at 7.30 p.m . The pppuqittee meet I t 7
gical course of those good-natured simpletons oalled Spiritualists; but
NorawGpAM, Chuwhgate Low Pavement. Beftnoe (ft 8.
his own exertions indicated a deplorable lack not only of logioal aouBiRMiNQHAir. Mrs. Groom, 165, St. Vincent Btreet. Development
men, bat of the simple ability to comprehend his subjeot. We understand
oirole. Mediums only. 6 to 7.
M r. Perks’s, 812, Bridge Street, at 7.80, for development,
that arrangements are being made for Mr. Burns to deliver a counter
S a u o b d , Temperanoe H all, Begent Boad, at 8.
Jeoture at an early date,
F U S E D A L E , T a il o b a o t 'D b a p e b , has
i assortment of Winter Goods. An iipmenf 8 \ariety ot jcqtch jmd
W
VVest
ttOU Ul
of jaugiouu
England TWEEDS.
xiiJJUi/Oi _ A
a perfeot
jnuimti fit
imi guarantee
{guoicuiuoou.
laVerjrthing
on hanfl.
Visitors pasajug through Londop ap p lie d witj} goodp pn
thQ^hbrtest npcioei, at special prices for p ^ h .— Nq. f}, Southampton
Bow, High Holborn.
F
HE
“ STURMBEHG ”
PLANOHETTE
writes answers to your thoughts. Whether by
/* “ Odic Force,” “ Psychic Forced fi Unconscious CereSbration,” or “ Spirit A ge n c y / physical science can­
not yet explain. Highly amusing, and to the serious
deeply interesting.
Of most fancy dealers, or of
J. S tobmont , Constitution Hill, Birmingham; 4s. 4d., 2s. 9d., and Is. 9d.,
post free.
HE N O R T E OF EN GLAN D CRITIC AN D R E V IE W .
T
P u b l is h e d E
PRICE
12?
ID E MBDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
<EtBR©ABS 2di 18V6.
veby
ONE
F b id a y .
PENNY.
Hutton Chambers, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
L on d o n : Jas . Bohns , 15, Southampton Row. W .C.
PBOF. JAMES REGAN,
M A O -M T IO H E A L E R ,
8, Vernon Place,
BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, W.C.
■jl/ra. CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, Medium, is
a t home daily,
to give Private gqances, from
to
p.m. Private Seances
attended at the house of investigator. Publio Seances at
Lamb’s
Cop<Ju|t Street, on
an d'T jivroday
t a d ijaftfrday
evenings for’ Spiritualists only, af S o’clock each evenihg. Address as
above.
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5
61,
ISS LOTTIE FOWLER,
the GREAT AMERICAN SOM­
NAMBULIST, SPIRITUAL CLAIR VO YAN TE , and TEST MEDIUM
whose reputation is well known throughout Europe and America, can fie
CONSULTED on either Medical Questions or Business Affairs connected
with the Living and Dead. Hours, 1 till 8. Terms, One Guinea.—
Address, 2; Vernon Place, Bloomsbury Square, London, W .C .
N.B.— Miss Fowler does not reply to Correspondence nor see Visitors
on Sunday.
M
OR TEST COMMUNICATIONS (by Trance or Writing),
F
Medical and other Advice, Healing by Spirit-Magnetism, Develop­
ment of Mediumship, See., consult the well known Spirit-Medium,
MRS. OLIVE. Terms, One Guinea. Public seances, Tuesdays, at 7 p.m.';
Fridays, 3 p .m .; admission, 2s. 6d. 49, Belmont Street, Chalk Farm
Road, 20 minutes from Oxford Street vi& Tottenham Court Road, by
Adelaide, Shipton, or Hampstead om nibus; 3 minutes from Chalk Farm
Station, North London Railway.
RS. WOODl'ORDE, T b a n c e , H e a l in g ,
and D e v e l o p in g
M edium , w ill give Sittings for Development, under Spirit-Control.
in Writing, Drawing, Clairvoyance, or any form of Mediumship. Dis­
orderly influences removed
French spoken.
At home Mondays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, tynd Saturdays. Private Seances attended.
Address— 10, N ew Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
M
ROFESSOR REGAN,
P
b e g s to announce th at he has found
it necessary to ti*kp Rooms at the above central address, for the
greater convenience of Patiepts, and he also informs correspondents that
on receiving a description of Symptoms of their Ailments, ftp yvill forward
Magnetised Paper, with full instructions. Fee, Five Shillings. Atten­
dance given personally from ten to five daily. Free days— Tuesday and
Friday.
R. W ILLIAM EGLINGTON, P h y s ic a l M e d iu m ,
M
is now
prepared to receive Engagements for Private Seances.— Address,
St. James’s House, Qreenlepf Lane, Walthamstow. -
RS. BRAIN, T ran ce T e s t -M ed iu m , will give Seances
M
Appointment at Investigators’ own Residences.
penses.— Address, 53, Eagle Street, Holborn, W .C.
W ill be rea d y in a fe w days.
R.MONCK’S CALENDAR and TRUTH-SEE&ER’S GUIDE
D
to the INVESTIG ATION O F MODERN SPIRITUALISM. Over
fifty closely printed pages, w ith illustrations of Direct Drawings, through
D. Duguid’s mediumship. Contains original articles written expressly
for the “ Calendar ” by S. C. H all, F.S.A., Dr. W . Hitchman, “ Fritz,” T.
P. Barkas, F .G .S., W . Oxley, T . Shorter, Mrs. Makdougall Gregory, A.
Calder, J. N . Tiedeman Martheze, Mrs. Tyndall, &c. &c. Subjects:
Scientific Spiritualism,” “ Cui Bono ?” “ The Healing Power,” “ Spiri­
tualism in Every-Day Life,” “ The Beneficent Aspect of Spiritualism,”
“ b n Mediums,” “ Rides for the Spirit-Circle,” &c. &c. W ill be found
very useful among sceptics and investigators, and as a companion to the
Spiritualists’ Almapac.
Orders should be sent in at once. 3d. each.
J. B d e k s , London Publisher, 15, Southampton Row, Holborn; or jf
ordered of G ep bge Tommy, 7, U n ity Street, Bristol, single copy, post
fr e e , 3 d .; and quantities supplied to Societies or for free distribution at
a liberal reduction. Agents wanted.
Just published, elegantly bound, p rice 3s. ; to depositors, 2s. 6d.
IPHIGENIA AND OTHER POEMS,
B y H ehby P b i d e , Author and Composer of " H o m e ” (Mnsio and Words),
and frequent Contributor to the M e d i u m and Human Nature.
FRANK
by
Fee, 5s. and ex­
HERNE,
p h y s i c a l m e d iu m ,
Has Friday Evening to spare for a Special Seance to Investigators. A
Public Seance on Wednesday, at Three o’clock, at 15, Southampton Row.
A Developing Circle on Monday Evening at 8 o’clock at his own resi­
dence. Admission Is. At home daily, 3, Rockmead Road, South Hack­
ney, Victoria P ark: Ten minutes from Cambridge Heath (Station, via
Underground Railway; or Omnibus, South Hackney to Broadiyay, two
minutes’ walk; or Royal Blue or Chelsea Omnibus to “ Earl of Aberdeen,”
five minutes. A t Brighton first and third Sundays in the m onth; other
Sundays at home, for Spiritualists only, at seven o’clock.
.. J. J. MORSE, I n sp ir a t io n a l T b a n c e S p k a k e b ,
has
returned to England, and is now prepared to receive calls, as
usual, to lecture in London or the provinces. All letters to be addressed
to him at Warwick Cottage, Old Ford Road, Bow, London, E.
O. CALDWELL, Med iu m f o b T e s t C ommunications,
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is willing to attend Investigators at their own Residences. Fee
optional. Address, J. C. C a l d w e l l , 46, T hom e Rd., South Lambeth, S .W ,
J
OOHTBHTS:
Iphigenia
God W ith Us
The Love o f God
Christ Jesus
S ib y l: A Fantasy
The Seeker
Awakening
The Iceberg
“ The Good Old Town”
“ Liverpool’s Loss”
“ Sentenced to Death ”
Autumnal Art
The “ La Plata "Haft
A phristmas Sermon
Phyrldrene
A Bream
Daybreak
Beyond
Thy Guardian Angel
Town
A Blade o f Grass
A Brook
Three Toioes
Hereafter
A Cry
Harvest
Advent
livening Hymn
Is it I?
A Prayer
Home (W ith Music)
rpHE WELSH SPIRIT-MEDIUM, Mb. E. G. SADLER,
1
157, Bute Road, Cardiff, is at home dailjj to give Public and Private
Seances from 11 to 5 p.m. Private Seances attended at the houses of
investigators. Public Seances at 157, Bute Road, on Monday Evenings,
5 s .; Wednesday Evenings, 2s. 6 d .; and Saturday Evenings, 2s. 6d.
Admission by ticket only. Tickets m ay be had of R e e s e L e w is , Esq.,
^ Montgomery House, Roath; J. B. M a t h e w s , Esq., Crockherbtown;
and at 157, Bute Road.
PSYCHOPATHIC INSTITUTION
for the Cure o f Diseases,
X
254, Marylebone Road. Efficient Healers in attendance from 8 a.m.
till 9 p.m. Healers sent to all parts; terms moderate. J o s e p h A sh m an,
Principal.
L ondon: J. Bdbns, 15, Southampton Bow, W .C.
SYCHOPATHIC INSTITUTION
f o b th e C u b e of D is e a s e ,
19,
Church Street, Upper Street, Islington, N .— A good Magnetic
Healer (Mr. J. Smith) in attendance d ^ily from 11 a,.m. till 2 p .p . Fee,
2s. 6d. Sundays and Wednesdays free. M r. and Mrs. B u l l o c k , Principals.
P
INFORMATION FOR INVESTIGATORS,
jltiletj fpr the Spirit-Circle. ? y I'™ 1 hardingb. id.
!]Fhg Spirit-Circle and tie Laws of Mediumship. B y
HwDiVflB. 1(3.
Mediumship. By Mes. T a p p an . Id.
The Philosophy of Death. By A. J. D a v is . 2d.
Mediums and Mediumship. By t . H a z a e d . 2d.
What Spiritualism has Taught. By W i ll i a m H o w i t t .
Emma
ISS CHANDOS
r
id.
The Creed of the Spirits; or, the Influence of the Religion
of Spiritualism. By Emma H a b d in g e . Id.
Concerning the Spiritual World, and what Men know
thereof. A Trance Address by J. J. M o e s b . Id.
A Scientific View of Modern Spiritualism. By T. Grant, id.
London: J. B debb , 15, Southampton Row, W.C.
SPIRIT-MEDIUW1S AND CQNJURERS.
An Explanation of the Tricks of all Conjurers who pretend to Expose
Spiritualism: How to escape fcpjp a Corded Box— How to get out of the
Stocks— l i e Magic Cabinet^How to get out of Sealed and Knotted
Ropes, and perform the Conjurer’s so-called “ Dark Seance ”— How to
perform the Bipod-Writing on the Arm, and read Names written on
Papers by the Audience. The phenomena attending Spirit Mediums
are clearly defined and shown to be quite distinct from the tricks of
Conjurers. Price 2 d .; post free, 2Jd.
London: J. Bubnb, 15, Southampton Row, W .C .
undertakes to Eradicate Consum ption, Cancel,
Insanity, Dipsomania, and all Nervous and Infantile Diseases.
T erm s: One Guinea per visit (within three miles), including the
necessary specific treatment, or Two Guineas per month by post.
Miss C h a n p o s continues to give instructions (privately, and by post),
on Electro-biology and Mesmerism.— Address, 17, Brunswick Square,
__________________
W .C.
.
G
F. T I L BY,
having Treated m a n y Oases successfully, is desirous
i of extending his practice in MESMERIC H E A L IN G .
Terms
adapted to patients’ means.— Address, by letter, Quebec Hall, 25, Great
Quebec Street. Marylebone JioacL
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with PHOTOGRAPH of mRS. TAPP AN, on Symbolical Mount, as a Frontispiece, price 103.6d., post-free.
This handsome volume contains as much matter as four ordinary books of the same bulk. It includes Fifty-four Discourses, reported
verbatim, and corrected by Mrs. Tappan’s Guides; Sixty-three Extemporaneous Poems; and Sixteen Extracts..
TABLE
OF
I.—Introductory.
III.—Spiritual Ethics.
A Narrative o f Mrs. Tappan’s Experi­
ence as a Medium, given by her
Guides
Extracts from Mrs. Tappan’s early
Mediumistio Composition;
Quotations and Extracts, 1832-3
Inoidenta in Mra.Tappan’s Mediumship
The Religion of the Future
Sunset in Autumn, 1852
Song o f the Btars to the Sun-God
What great Teooher has produced the
most potent Effect upon Society,
and why 9
The Spirit
The Individual Human Spirit
Mediumship
Is Spiritualism Witchcraft and Sorcery f
Mystery and Meaning o f the Number
Three
Tho Nature and Occupations o f Spiri­
tual Existence
The Temple o f the Soul
The Heavenly Home and Spiritual Kin­
dred
The Eternal Progression o f the Human
Spirit
Cui Bono ?
The Spiritual Outlook for the New Year
Purity
The Need and Effioaoy o f Prayer
Spiritual Gifts
Charity
Some o f the Historical Evidences o f
Spiritualism
“ And these Signs shall follow them
that believe”
The Origin o f Evil, its Introdnotion to
the W orld, and the Remedy sug­
gested by Spiritualism
The Signs o f the Times
The “ Many Mansions;’’ or. Different
Conditions o f Spiritual Life
The Influences o f thePresentLife upon
the Future
The Celestial Arcana; or, the Realm
wherein the Attributes of Spirit are
known and understood
An Address suggested by the TwentySixth Anniversary o f Modern Spitualism ,
A Sermon for the Season
An Answer to those who pronounce
Spiritualism Satanic in its Origin
The Eope o f the World
Spiritualism: its Advantages to the
Present and Future Life
Soience versus Morality; or, the Causes
o f the Rise and Fall o f Nations
II.—The New Science.
Spiritualism as a Science, and Spiritu.
allsm as a Religion
The Reaim o f Spirit
There is no Death
The Connecting Link between Spiritu­
alism and Soience
The Experience o f aSoientifio Mind on
Earth and in Spirit-Life, as told by
himself
On tho Connection between the various
Mental Soienees and Spiritualism
Some o f the Methods o f produoing
Spiritual Manifestations
" Professor Mapes’ ” Reply to a Critio
The Dnal Apparition of the Embodied
Human Spirit
Some further Suggestions concerning
the Method o f Spiritual Manifesta­
tions
Besumfi o f the Series on Spiritualism
and Science
Answers to several important Questions
concerning the Spiritual World
Further Considerations o f the Methods
o f Spiritual Life
The 8pirit-Worldand its people
The Origin, Constitution, and Destiny
o f the Human Soul
The Soul o f Man; what is it ?
The Origin of Man
Indisputable Evidence o f Spirit-Communion with this World
Psyoho-Dvnim iios; or. Spiritualism
versus Science
EXPERIENCES IN SPIRITUALISM;
CONTENTS.
The Judgment DaySocial States in Spiritual Life '
The New Messiah; or, Who is the
Comforter ?
.
IV.—“ Judge Edmonds ”
, Series.
Memorial Discourse oh the Life and
Works o f “ Judge Edmonds.” By
“ Theodore Parker.”
Experiences in parsing through the
change called Death and in eutoring
-Spirit-Life
The Social and Political Government o f
Spiritual Life
" When the full rioh Glories o f the
Summer Day ”
" Down through the Vibrant Spaces ”
“ B y the Tomb o f the Prophet at
Mecca”
--------EXTRACTS.
God and Evil Spirits
Benefit o f Spirit-Communion to D is­
embodied Spirits
Sympathy
Spiritualism, Electricity, aud Psychic
Force
The Characteristics o f Spiritualism
Unseen Influences
The Work o f Spiritualism
Bpiritualism, neither Clairvoyance nor
Psychology
Theories advanced to explain Bpiritual­
ism
Importance o f the Physical Phenomena
The distinctive Features o f Clairvoyance
Evidences o f Immortality
POEMB.
“ The Old W orld was Dead ’’
The Beautiful Land
“ Oh Beautiful White Mother, Death,”
Prayer
Inspiration
The Best Gifts
Invocation
“ Katey”
Truth
Birth Pangs
HEALTH
h e a l t h , v ig o b , a n d b e a u t y .
ch a p te r
ch a p te b
ch a p te b
A paper read at the Spiritual Institution.
of
Sp ir it u a l P
henom ena
ch a p te b
:
or
T a b l e
Painted faces. Flower (flour) manifestation. Fruit cutting, &c. Pictures,
carried. Frnlt. The wager. Fruit, birds, and butterflies. The Atlantio cable.
C
o n t e n t s
:
V III.—The Mouth
c h a p t e b IX — The
Eyes, Ears,
Nose
and Food
c h a p t e r X — The Neok, Hands,
I V . — W ork and Rest
Feet
c h a p t e r X I.—Growth,
Marks,
V . — Dress and Ornament
that are Enemies o f Beauty
. V I . —The Hair k its Managef
ment
ch apteb
X II.—Cosmetics and
fumery
V I I . — Tha Skin and Com­
plexion
c h a p t e r I , — Laws o f Beauty
c h a p t e r I I . — Hereditary Transmission
c h a p t e b I I I . — Air, Sunshine, Water,
Second E dition enlarged,
I nstances
HINTS;
s h o w in g h o w t o a c q u ir e a k d b e t a in b o d il y s y m m e t r y ,
W ith some Account o f Semiramide, given by the S pirit o f an Egyptian
who lived contemporary with her.
c on te n ts:
MESSAGES FROM “ OUINA,”
To Mrs. L ------ , To* Mr. L— •
" Ouina’s ” Song o f Gladness
“ Ouina’s ” Poem
Seal o f Love
Star Flower
To Miss T--------------- To Mr. T----------To Mrs. H------- To Mr. H— -
A New Book for Everybody.
MOST POW ER FUL MEDIUMS.
H i b t o b io a l S u m m a r y :
H a p p in ess
Who is the Comforter ?
Angel G.lqry: ;
1
Immortality
“ 0 Thou wno trod'st life’s weary vale ”
Bunjan
v |;
The Song o f your Guardian Spirits.
“ Ouina’s ” Poem .
. Poem by “ Robert B u m s”
The Temple o f Light
Homo in Heaven
Waiting ’
The Boon
A Song for the New Year
Growth to Purity
The Garden o f God
The Answer to Prayer
The Death of Christ
The Three Messengers Perfect
The Wonder W orker
Tbe Bepulohre o f Life
Faith, Hope, and Love
Stars, Rooks, and Flowers
The King and the Beggar
The Mystical Yale
The Sign
The Three Angels
Anniversary Poem
Easter M om
Creation
Tokens o f Angel Love
A Song o f Life
Resurreotion
The Future o f England
The Love o f God
Mon-a-do-Wah (the Bird Lover)
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A BECORD OF EXTR AO R D IN AR Y PHENOM ENA THROUGH TH E
By C A T H E R I N E B E R E T .
“ Ono utter Spirit moves In the Tery
heart Af things ’’ ‘
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Spiritual Progression
W hy is the Spirit-World Invisible f "
Cremation ' .
chapteb
and
and
& c .,
Per­
London: J. Burns, 15, Southampton Row, Holborn, W.C.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH A CLERGYMAN.
Sp ir it u a l P hen om ena :
Seances at home. Inspirational whistling. An evening with Mr. 8hepard
and Mr. Heme. Mnsio nnder inspiration. Test mediumship. Spirit-voices.
Ventriloquism v. Spirit-voioe. Spirit-tonohes. W arbling o f a bird. Physical
and vocal manifestations o f spirits’ action. Objects oarried by spirits. Seance
with Mrs. Mary Marshall. Spirits use a poker. A ring carried by spirits.
Levitation o f Mrs. Guppy and Mr. Herne. Extraordinary transference o f lice
from place to place by spirit instrumentality. Remarkable removal of a small
brush by spirit agenoy A strange present from the spirits. Wreaths made by
spirits. Objects carried by spirits. Wine and spirits. Manifestations in the
light. A spiritual ceremony.
MIRACLES AND MODERN SPIRITUALISM. By A lfb e d
R. W a lla ce , F.R.G.S., F.Z.S., Author of “ Travels on the
Amazon and Rio Ne^ro,” “ Palm Trees of the Amazon,’’ “ The
Malay Archipelago,” &c., &c. Embracing:
,
I . — “ A n An s w e r to t h e A r g u m e n t s o p H u m e , L e c k y , a n d
O t h e r s a g a i n s t M ir a c l e s .”
I I . — “ T h e S c i e n t i f i c A s p e c t s o p t h e S u p e r n a t u r a l ,” m uch
en la r g e d , a n d with a n A p p e n d ix o f P e r s o n a l Evldenoe.
I I I .— "
A D e f e n c e o p M o d e r n S p i r i t u a l i s m , ” reprinted from
the Fortnighly Review.
Ca b in e t S e a n c e s :
The “ Psyohio Force.” Spirit-voices and other phenomena in the light. A
remarkable .cabinet seance. Phenomena under test conditions. The mvstio
force. A seance with Miss Kate F ox. A harmonious circle. ' Novel manifesta­
tions. Extraordinary physical manifestations. A critioism o f Mr. Punch,
Physical phenomena. A seance with Gerald Massey. An extraordinary seance.
k piano played by spirits. Are the spirit-feces genuine ? Musical phenomena.
A humorous spirit. A novel garden-party. Toys brought b y spirits. A spiritfriend manifests his presence. Seance held at M!rs. Everitt’s.
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RESEARCHES in the PHENOMENA of SPIRITUALISM.
By W illiasi C bookbs, F.R.S., &c.
I . — B p i b i t u a l i s m V i e w e d b y t h e L i g h t o f M o d e b n Sc i e n c e ,
and
E x p e r im e n t a l I n v e s t ig a t io n s i n P s y c h ic F o r c e.
I I . — P s y c h ic
F o r c e a n d M o d e r n B p i b i t u a l i s m : a Reply to
Quarterly Review and other critics.
S e a n c e s i n P u b l ic :
A seance at the Spiritual Institution. Spirit-voices. “ King Henry Y i n . ”
manifests. “ At a dark seance.” (From the Daily Telegraph.) A spirit-volce.
A successful seanoe Jjy new mediums. A campanological seance.
S p i r it -D b a w in g s :
An artist becomes a convert to Spiritualism. The Baroness de Gnldenstubbe
explains the drawings. Splrit-propheoies on the Fran co-Prussian war. Healing
mediumship—Bemarkable cnres.
MATEBIALISATION OP THE S p IBIT-FOBM :
Splrit-materialisation through Mrs. Guppy.
true ghost story. Splrlt-photography.
An E
g y p t ia n
A seanco with Mrs. Guppy—A
I I I . — N o tes o n
Sp i r it u a l
an
I n q u ie t
d u h in s t h e
in t o
Y ears
th e
P h enomena
called
1870-73.
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SCIENTIFIC MATERIALISM EXAMINED and REFUTED.
Being a Reply to the Address of Professor Tyndall delivered
before the British Association in August, 1874, at Belfast, By
G borgb S sxton , LL.D. Price la.; doth, 2s. 6d.
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feast. The greatness and power o f Semiramide's descendants. Thb Egyptian’s
metaphors and aphorisms.
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