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AND JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE,
[REGISTERED FOR TRANSMISSION ABROAD,]
No. 142.—(Vol. VI.—No. 20.) LONDON: MAY 14, 1875. Published Weekly; Price Twopence.
(STontents.
Recognisable Spirits
The Late Mrs. Marshall:—A Southcottian Prophetess 230
The National Association Soiree:—Mr. Martin Smith on Friendly
Union among Spiritualists—A Supply of Books to the Reading-Room
—The Objpctions of Hostile Critics Considered—The Bazaar 232
Goswell Hall Sunday Services... ... 1 .... 233
Mr. Coleman on Professor Mapes’s Advocacy of Spiritualism 233
Persecution of Spiritualists in Paris 234
Private Seance:—New Manifestations Through the Mediumship of
Miss Showers—Remarkable Tests—Cabinet Manifestations Pro¬
duced with the Hands and Feet of the Medium in Sight 234
The Firman Fiasco in Paris:—The Proces Verbal—Mr. and Mrs. Fir¬
man's Reply ... - • ... 234
Correspondence:—Suggested Tests; Spiritualism in Liverpool—Open
Air Meetings—A Spiritualistic Hotel; Spiritualism in the Furness
District; The Alleged “ Firman Exposure ” in Paris; Duplication
of Form; The Case of Mr. and Mrs. Coles; The Education of the
Children of Spiritualists; Spiritualism in Birmingham; Remark¬
able Spiritual Seances in Edinburgh 236
Mr. Dale Owen on The Holmes’s Seances 239
Review ... ... ... Iv. ... ... ... ... 240
Paragraphs :—Mr. Morse in America, 236; Reception at Mrs. Gregory’s,
239; Mrs. Fay in Birmingham, 239; Disgraceful Treatment of a
Medium 240
DALSTON ASSOCIATION OF ENQUIRERS INTO
SPIRITUALISM.
(Establisheb 187 0.)
President.
Henry D. Jencken, Esq,, M.R.I., F.R.G.S. (Barrister-at-Law)
Gouncil
Mr. A. Ferguson Black.
Mrs. C. Ada Blyton
Mr. Thomas Blyton.
Mrs. Amelia Corner.
Mr. Alfred E. Lovell.
Mr. R Pomeroy Tredwen.
Mr. Thomas Wilks.
Mrs. M. Theresa Wood.
Hon. Sec. and Treasurer—Mr. Thomas Blyton.
The purposes of the Association are:—
(1) . The collection of well-authenticated facts affecting Spiritualism,
through its own circle, or circles, and other available sources, so as to form
a basis for sound judgment.
(2) . By various means to offer facilities to investigators, and to induce
others to give the matter careful inquiry, with a view to a better understand¬
ing of the phenomena and teachings of Spiritualism.
Ordinary experimental seances are held weekly, on Thursday evenings, at
8 p m., to which Members are admitted, as well as Members of similar As¬
sociations {vide Rule IX.). Strangers can only be admitted to the ordinary
seance held on the first Thursday evening in each month, on introduction
by a Member. The last Thursday evening in each month is devoted to
special seances with professional media, lectures, discussions, reading of
papers, or narration of experiences of investigators; to which strangers
are admitted, under the same regulations as are inforced on theyfrst Thurs¬
day evening in each month.
In addition to the weekly meetings and seances, members of the Associa¬
tion have the privilege of utilising the well-stocked Library, comprising
numerous standard works on Spiritualism and kindred subjects. AH the
English Spiritualist newspapers and magazines are regularly supplied to
the Rooms for the perusal of Members.
All communications to be addressed to the Secretary, at the Rooms of
the Association, 74, Navarino-road, Dalston, E. A stamped addressed en¬
velope should be enclosed in all letters requiring replies. Copies of the
Prospectus, Rules, Circle Regulations, and directions “how to form: Spirit
* f Circles,’’ with any further information, to be obtained on application to
the Secretary at his private residence, 12, St. Phillip’s-road, Dalston, E.
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.
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
post free on application to
FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager,
B
EVERIDGE AND
FULLWOOD’
*00., Printers of The Sp
S-RENTS, HOLBORN, W.C.,
Respectfully announce that they execute ALL descriptions o
Estimates forwarded on application.
{ritualist
Printing.
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS.
The British National Association op Spiritualists is formed to unite
Spiritualists of every variety of opinion for their mutual aid and benefit; to
aid students and inquirers in their researches, by placing at their disposal
the means of systematic investigation into the facts and phenomena, called
Spiritual or Psychic; to make known the positive results arrived at by careful
research; and to direct attention to the beneficial influence which those
results are calculated to exercise upon social relationships and individual
conduct. It is intended to include Spiritualists of every class whether
members of Local and Provincial Societies or not, and all inquirers into
psychological and kindred phenomena.
The British National Association of Spiritualists was formed in the year
1873, at a national conference of Spiritualists held in Liverpool, at which
all the great Societies of Spiritualists, ’and the Spiritualists of the chief
towns in the United Kingdom, were represented. The amount of the
annual subscription to the National Association is optional, with a min¬
imum of five shillings a year. Each member has a single vote at the
general meetings, and is eligible for election to all offices.
Persons wishing to join the Association, and local Societies wishing
to become allied, are requested to communicate with Miss Kislingbury,
Resident Secretary, at the offices of the Association, 38, Great Russell-
street, Bloomsbury, W.C., of whom copies of the Constitution and Rules
may be had upon application.
The entrance to the offices is in Woburn-street.
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS.
THE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY,
38, GREAT RUSSELL-SREET, BLOOMSBURY,
ARE open to the public. Newspapers and periodicals
connected with Spiritualism, from all parts of the world, and
various high-class journals, are regularly supplied. The library contains,
in addition to the best writings on Spiritualism, works on historical, specu¬
lative, and scientific subjects by the best authors.
Terms to members: One guinea a year, which also includes membership;
Quarterly tickets, 5s.; Monthly tickets, 2s. 6d. To non-members, annual
tickets, 30s.; Quarterly, 10s.; Monthly, 5s.
Light refreshments supplied at moderate charges.
A Seance room can be engaged under special arrangements, to be learned
from the Secretary.
THE BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS
WILL HOLD A
SERIES OF CONVERSAZIONES
On the first Wednesday of each month until further notice.
These meetings have been organised at the request, and for the benefit of
Spiritualists who desire opportunities of meeting friends and members,
and of discussing matters of interest connected with the Spiritualistic move¬
ment.
Music and other entertainment will be provided at each meeting;
The loan of spirit-drawings, writings, and other objects of interest is re¬
quested for exhibition
Hours, from 7 to 10.80 p.m.
Tickets of admission—Single tickets Is. 6d. Double tickets, 2s.' 6d.
To be obtained in advance of the resident secretary, Miss Kislingbury, 38,
Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
BRITISH NATIONAL A SS O Cl A TI ON 0 F
SPIRITUALI STS.
PRIZE ESSAYS.
The Council of the British National Association of Spiritualists offers
THE GOLD MEDAL OF THE ASSOCIATION,
Dr the sum of £20 in money, for the best Essay upon the following subject:
The probable effect of Spiritualism upon the Social, Moral, and
llellgious Condition of Society.
Second Prize, £10.
The competition is open to all British born or naturalised British sub¬
jects, and to all Foreign members of the British National Association of
Spiritualism.
The .essays to be forwarded, not later than the 1st October, 1875, to the
Resident Secretary, 38, Great Rusaell-street, Bloomsbury, London, W.C., of
whom further particulars can be had on application.
[REGISTERED FOR TRANSMISSION ABROAD,]
No. 142.—(Vol. VI.—No. 20.) LONDON: MAY 14, 1875. Published Weekly; Price Twopence.
(STontents.
Recognisable Spirits
The Late Mrs. Marshall:—A Southcottian Prophetess 230
The National Association Soiree:—Mr. Martin Smith on Friendly
Union among Spiritualists—A Supply of Books to the Reading-Room
—The Objpctions of Hostile Critics Considered—The Bazaar 232
Goswell Hall Sunday Services... ... 1 .... 233
Mr. Coleman on Professor Mapes’s Advocacy of Spiritualism 233
Persecution of Spiritualists in Paris 234
Private Seance:—New Manifestations Through the Mediumship of
Miss Showers—Remarkable Tests—Cabinet Manifestations Pro¬
duced with the Hands and Feet of the Medium in Sight 234
The Firman Fiasco in Paris:—The Proces Verbal—Mr. and Mrs. Fir¬
man's Reply ... - • ... 234
Correspondence:—Suggested Tests; Spiritualism in Liverpool—Open
Air Meetings—A Spiritualistic Hotel; Spiritualism in the Furness
District; The Alleged “ Firman Exposure ” in Paris; Duplication
of Form; The Case of Mr. and Mrs. Coles; The Education of the
Children of Spiritualists; Spiritualism in Birmingham; Remark¬
able Spiritual Seances in Edinburgh 236
Mr. Dale Owen on The Holmes’s Seances 239
Review ... ... ... Iv. ... ... ... ... 240
Paragraphs :—Mr. Morse in America, 236; Reception at Mrs. Gregory’s,
239; Mrs. Fay in Birmingham, 239; Disgraceful Treatment of a
Medium 240
DALSTON ASSOCIATION OF ENQUIRERS INTO
SPIRITUALISM.
(Establisheb 187 0.)
President.
Henry D. Jencken, Esq,, M.R.I., F.R.G.S. (Barrister-at-Law)
Gouncil
Mr. A. Ferguson Black.
Mrs. C. Ada Blyton
Mr. Thomas Blyton.
Mrs. Amelia Corner.
Mr. Alfred E. Lovell.
Mr. R Pomeroy Tredwen.
Mr. Thomas Wilks.
Mrs. M. Theresa Wood.
Hon. Sec. and Treasurer—Mr. Thomas Blyton.
The purposes of the Association are:—
(1) . The collection of well-authenticated facts affecting Spiritualism,
through its own circle, or circles, and other available sources, so as to form
a basis for sound judgment.
(2) . By various means to offer facilities to investigators, and to induce
others to give the matter careful inquiry, with a view to a better understand¬
ing of the phenomena and teachings of Spiritualism.
Ordinary experimental seances are held weekly, on Thursday evenings, at
8 p m., to which Members are admitted, as well as Members of similar As¬
sociations {vide Rule IX.). Strangers can only be admitted to the ordinary
seance held on the first Thursday evening in each month, on introduction
by a Member. The last Thursday evening in each month is devoted to
special seances with professional media, lectures, discussions, reading of
papers, or narration of experiences of investigators; to which strangers
are admitted, under the same regulations as are inforced on theyfrst Thurs¬
day evening in each month.
In addition to the weekly meetings and seances, members of the Associa¬
tion have the privilege of utilising the well-stocked Library, comprising
numerous standard works on Spiritualism and kindred subjects. AH the
English Spiritualist newspapers and magazines are regularly supplied to
the Rooms for the perusal of Members.
All communications to be addressed to the Secretary, at the Rooms of
the Association, 74, Navarino-road, Dalston, E. A stamped addressed en¬
velope should be enclosed in all letters requiring replies. Copies of the
Prospectus, Rules, Circle Regulations, and directions “how to form: Spirit
* f Circles,’’ with any further information, to be obtained on application to
the Secretary at his private residence, 12, St. Phillip’s-road, Dalston, E.
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.
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
post free on application to
FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager,
B
EVERIDGE AND
FULLWOOD’
*00., Printers of The Sp
S-RENTS, HOLBORN, W.C.,
Respectfully announce that they execute ALL descriptions o
Estimates forwarded on application.
{ritualist
Printing.
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS.
The British National Association op Spiritualists is formed to unite
Spiritualists of every variety of opinion for their mutual aid and benefit; to
aid students and inquirers in their researches, by placing at their disposal
the means of systematic investigation into the facts and phenomena, called
Spiritual or Psychic; to make known the positive results arrived at by careful
research; and to direct attention to the beneficial influence which those
results are calculated to exercise upon social relationships and individual
conduct. It is intended to include Spiritualists of every class whether
members of Local and Provincial Societies or not, and all inquirers into
psychological and kindred phenomena.
The British National Association of Spiritualists was formed in the year
1873, at a national conference of Spiritualists held in Liverpool, at which
all the great Societies of Spiritualists, ’and the Spiritualists of the chief
towns in the United Kingdom, were represented. The amount of the
annual subscription to the National Association is optional, with a min¬
imum of five shillings a year. Each member has a single vote at the
general meetings, and is eligible for election to all offices.
Persons wishing to join the Association, and local Societies wishing
to become allied, are requested to communicate with Miss Kislingbury,
Resident Secretary, at the offices of the Association, 38, Great Russell-
street, Bloomsbury, W.C., of whom copies of the Constitution and Rules
may be had upon application.
The entrance to the offices is in Woburn-street.
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS.
THE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY,
38, GREAT RUSSELL-SREET, BLOOMSBURY,
ARE open to the public. Newspapers and periodicals
connected with Spiritualism, from all parts of the world, and
various high-class journals, are regularly supplied. The library contains,
in addition to the best writings on Spiritualism, works on historical, specu¬
lative, and scientific subjects by the best authors.
Terms to members: One guinea a year, which also includes membership;
Quarterly tickets, 5s.; Monthly tickets, 2s. 6d. To non-members, annual
tickets, 30s.; Quarterly, 10s.; Monthly, 5s.
Light refreshments supplied at moderate charges.
A Seance room can be engaged under special arrangements, to be learned
from the Secretary.
THE BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS
WILL HOLD A
SERIES OF CONVERSAZIONES
On the first Wednesday of each month until further notice.
These meetings have been organised at the request, and for the benefit of
Spiritualists who desire opportunities of meeting friends and members,
and of discussing matters of interest connected with the Spiritualistic move¬
ment.
Music and other entertainment will be provided at each meeting;
The loan of spirit-drawings, writings, and other objects of interest is re¬
quested for exhibition
Hours, from 7 to 10.80 p.m.
Tickets of admission—Single tickets Is. 6d. Double tickets, 2s.' 6d.
To be obtained in advance of the resident secretary, Miss Kislingbury, 38,
Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
BRITISH NATIONAL A SS O Cl A TI ON 0 F
SPIRITUALI STS.
PRIZE ESSAYS.
The Council of the British National Association of Spiritualists offers
THE GOLD MEDAL OF THE ASSOCIATION,
Dr the sum of £20 in money, for the best Essay upon the following subject:
The probable effect of Spiritualism upon the Social, Moral, and
llellgious Condition of Society.
Second Prize, £10.
The competition is open to all British born or naturalised British sub¬
jects, and to all Foreign members of the British National Association of
Spiritualism.
The .essays to be forwarded, not later than the 1st October, 1875, to the
Resident Secretary, 38, Great Rusaell-street, Bloomsbury, London, W.C., of
whom further particulars can be had on application.
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