The Spiritualist newspaper > No.79, February 27th 1874

AND JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE,
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No. 79.—(Vol. IV.—No. 9.) LONDON: FEBRUARY 27j 1874. Published Weekly; Price Threepence
Contents.
The Mediumship of Mohammed
Spirit Teachings. No. YII .,
The Spiritual Sunday Meetings
Baron Du Potet's Visit to England
Mr. Epes Sargent’s New Book
The Testimonial to Judge Edmonds
Poetry—“ Not dead hut changed" s ■“ Death "
Correspondence—The National Association
' Literary Notice—Psychische Studien
Mediumship of Miss Showers ...
Paragraphs—A Remarkable Book, 107; The National Association
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THE
LIVERPOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Office-Bearers for 1873.
President.—James Wason, Esq. Vice-President.—Mr. John Lamont.
Secretary.
Mr. John Davidson, 45, Kensington, Liverpool.
Treasure)'.—Mr. Chatham. Librarian.—Mr. H. J. Charlton.
Committee of Management.
Mr. Archibald Lamont.
Mr. William Meredith.
Mr. G. Wharmby.
Mr. Dinsdale.
Mr. R. Casson.
Mr. D. Gay.
Mr. T. B. Griffin.
Mr. Riece.
Mr. Davis.
Mr. Knox.
Mr. Garland.
Mr. Dean.
Mrs. Dinsdale.
Mrs. Casson.
Mrs. Gay.
Trustees.
Mr. Joseph Shepherd. | Mr. John Lamont.
Mr. J. Chapman.
Mr. Bretherton. I Mr. H. J. Charlton.
TiTHE object of this Association is the discovery of truth
JL in connection with Psychology.
The Society seeks to attain its object by the following measures, or such
of them as from time to time are found to be practicable.
1. —By frequent meetings of its members for conference, inquiry, instruc¬
tion, mental improvement, spiritual culture, social intercourse, and healthful
recreation.
2. —By engaging in the education of children and others, for the purpose
of developing their physical, mental, and spiritual powers.
3. —By the dissemination of knowledge by means of public instruction
lectures, reading-rooms, the press, and spirit communion.
January 9th, 1874.
i. CORA L. V. TAPPAN’S SUNDAY EVENING
INSPIRATIONAL DISCOURSES.
New Course.
AT CLEVELAND HALL, OLEVELAND-STREET, OXFORD-STREET.
Committee:—
Dr. Gully, M.D., Hill Side, Streatham, Chairman.
N. F. Dawe, Esq., Portman Chambers, Portman-square, W.
J. T. Hoskins, Esq., 5, Oonnaught-square, W.
T. H. Noyes, jun., Esq., “United University Club,” Suffolk-street
Pall-mall, S.W.
Thomas Slater, Esq., 136, Euston-road, N.W.
Mrs. Honywood, 52, Warwick-square, S.W., Treasurer.
Webster Glynes, Esq., 4, Gray’s-inn-square, W.C., Hon. Secretary.
At an influential meeting, recently held, the above-mentioned persons
were appointed a working Committee, with power to add to their number,
for inaugurating a further course of 12 Discourses by Mrs. Tappan, on
Sunday evenings.
_ The lectures commenced on the 18th January, and they will be con¬
tinued up to the 5th April next. Doors open at 6.15 p.m., to commence
at 7 precisely.
It is estimated that the expense of holding the course will be £144, or
£12 a night.
Of this amount it is expected that £50 only will be obtained from the
admission of the general public.
The balance of £94 must therefore be procured from other sources.
The Committee make an earnest appeal for support, and solicit liberal
donations from the friends of the movement.
Tickets sold at the doors, also at Chappell’s or Ollivier’s, Bond-street, or
Burns’s, 15, Southampton-row, Holborn.
In order to prevent interruption it is requested that no person leave be¬
fore the conclusion of the service. No admittance after the discourse has
begun.
Donations thankfully received by the Treasurer or Hon. Secretary.
Reserved seats 2s. and Is. each.
Body of the Hall free.
PLANCHETTE.—ENDLESS AMUSEMENT for Old
and Young. Physical science is, as yet, baffled by the mysterious
performances of this little instrument. It writes intelligent answers to
questions which the operators do not hear. In polished mahogany, whole¬
sale and retail from Sturmbey and Co., Constitution-hill, Birmingham.
Post free, 51 stamps.
East London spiritual meetings. — lec¬
tures giving information about Spiritualism are delivered every
Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m., at Mr. Cogman’s Lecture Rooms, 15, St.
Peter’s-road, Mile-end. Inspirational addresses every Sunday evening, at
Seven o’clock. Admission Free. Supported by voluntary contributions.
THE ST. JOHN’S ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUAL-
ISTS.—Sunday Evening Services are Held at Goswell Hall,
86, Goswell-road, commencing at 7 o'clock. Admission free. Special
meetings, for Members only, on Thursday evening; also a Library for use
of Members. Prospectus and Rules may be had on application to the
Secretary at the Committee Rooms, 30, Parkfleld-street, Islington.
R. Pearce, Hon. See.
BIRKBECK BANK. Established 1851.—29 and 30,
Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane.
Four per Cent. Interest allowed on Deposits.
Current Accounts opened similar to the Joint-Stock Banks, but without
any stipulation as to amount of balance to be kept
by the customer. Cheque Books supplied.
Purchases and Sales of British, Foreign, and Colonial Bonds, Stocks
Shares, &c., effected. Advances made thereon.
Office hours from 10 till 4, on Mondays from 10 till' 9, and .on Saturdays
from 10 till 2 o’clock.
A Pamphlet containing full particulars may be obtained gratis,
or sent post free on application to
FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager.
RS. CORA L. V. TAPPAN’S INSPIRATIONAL
DISCOURSES at the Cleveland Hall, Cleveland-street, Oxford-
street. The Committee have arranged for the' delivery of these dis¬
courses at 7 o’clock every Sunday evening till April 6th, inclusive.
The expenses are not nearly covered by the sale of tickets and col¬
lections.
Donations or Subscriptions in aid will be received by the Treasurer,
Mrs. Honywood, 52, Warvvick-square, S.W.
Tickets can be had at the doors; also at Chappells; at Oliviers, Bond-
street, and at Burns’s, 16, Southampton-row, Holborn, Reserved seats 2s.
and Is. each. Body of the hall free.