The Spiritualist newspaper > No.175, December 31st 1875

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SCIENCE.
No. 175.—(VoL. VII.—No. 27.) LONDON: DECEMBER 31, 1875. Published Weekly; Price Twopence.
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The Inductive Method applied to the Doctrines of Allan Kardec ... 313
Healing Medlumship:—Valentine Greatracks—Opposition of the
Clergy to the Healing of the Sick and the Laying on of Hands—
Recognition of the Fact of Mesmeric Healing by the Royal
Society ... 315
The Persecution of Spiritualists in Paris ... 317
Enlargement of The Spiritualist 318
The Religious and Scientific Aspects of Spiritualism. By J. M.
Gully, M.D. ... ... ... 318
Manifestations with the Fakirs in India. No. V. By Dr. Maximilian
Perty ... ' 319
The St. Petersburg "Investigation of Spiritualism:—Return of the
Petty Brothers to Newcastle ... 321
Spiritualism in Italy .321
Correspondence:—Private Senaces in Manchester—A Good Test—Dr.
Child, of Philadelphia—The Eddy Brothers—What Constitutes
Materialism ?—The Psychological Society and Materialism—Are
Manifestations produced by other than Human Spirits?—Ma¬
terialism 321
Provincial News -.—Liverpool^ Another Fiasco in Liverpool—South
Shields, A Spiritual Conference— Neivcastle-on Tyne, Newcastle
Spiritual Society—Birmingham, Birmingham Spiritual Society;
the Bazaar ... 323
New Publications 324
Professor Tyndall on Scientific Revelations ...• 324
Paragraphs :—The Bamford Brothers, 321; Dr. Sexton at the Caven¬
dish Rooms, 324; Conversazione and Ball 324
East London spiritual meetings. — lec¬
tures giving information about Spiritualism are delivered every
Thursday evening at 8, 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.
"I)ALSTON ASSOCIATION OF ENQUIRERS INTO
SPIRITUALISM.
(Established 1870.)
nnilE COUNCIL have much pleasure in announcing to
.L the MEMBERS and METROPOLITAN SPIRITUALISTS generally
that, in response to the desire of numerous friends, they have made
arrangements for a
NEW YEAR’S GATHERING,
In the form of a
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS.
THE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY
38, GREAT RUSSELL-SREET, BLOOMSBURY,
RE 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 guineaa year, which also includes membership;
Quarterly tickets, 5s.; Monthly tickets, 2s. 6d. To non-members, annual
tickets, 30s.; Quarterly, 10s.; Monthly, 5s.
A Seance room can be engaged under special arrangements, to be learned
from the Secretary.
Open from 10.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. Close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
DR. MONCK’S ALMANACK and TRUTHSEEKERS’
GUIDE TO THE INVESTIGATION OF MODERN SPIRIT¬
UALISM.” Over forty closely printed pages. Price 3d. Contains original
articles on “Scientific Spiritualism. “Cui Bono,” “The Healing Power,"
“Rules for the Spirit-ciiele." &c., &c., by S. C. Hall, Dr. W. Hitchu.an,
“ Fritz," T. P. Barkas, &c. Will be found very useful among Sceptics and
Investigators. Quantities supplied to societies or for free distribution at a
great reduction. Single copy, post free, 8d, Address, Geo. Tommy, 7,
Unity-street, Bristol. Agents wanted.
THE BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS
WILL HOLD
THEIR NEXT CONVERSAZIONE I
On Wednesday, Jan, 12th, 1876, at their Rooms, 38, Great Russell-
street, Bloomsbury, W.C. Entrance in Wolmrn-street.
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
movement.
Music and other entertainments will be provided at each meeting.
The loan of spirit-drawings, writings; and other objects of interest is
requested for exhibition.
Hours, from 7 to 10.30 p.m.
Admission by Tickets only, to be obtained in advance of the resident
seeretary, Miss Kislingbury, 38, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
CONVERSAZIONE AND BALL,
To be held at the
CAVENDISH ROOMS (71, Mortimer-street, Regent-street, W.),
ON
WEDNESDAY EVENING, THE 5th JANUARY, 1876.
The proceedings of the Conversazione will be presided over by the
President of the Association,
HENRY D. JENOKEN, ESQ., M.R.I. (Barrister-at-law),
Who will take the chair at 7 o’clock.
The following friends have kindly volunteered their services in connection
with the CONVERSAZIONEMadame Ourry, Miss Sexton, and Messrs.
J. A’Bear, G. Sexton, jun., Herbert J. Derham, S. Derham, E. Parkinson
Ashton, F. M. Sexton, and A. G. Ogan.
THE BALL
Will be opened at 9.30 o’clock. The following gentlemen will act as M.O’s.;—
E. PARKINSON ASHTON, AND ARTHUR MALTBY, ESQS.
An efficient BAND will be in attendance.
The Doors will be opened at half-past six o’clock.
Admission by tickets: Single ticket, 2s. 6d.; Double ditto, 3s. 6d.;
to be obtained, prior to the 5th January, 1876, on application at the rooms
of the Association, 74, Navarino-road, Dalston, E.; Miss Kislingbury;
resident secretary to the British National Association of Spiritualists, 38,
Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, W.C.; Mrs. Everitt, Lilian villa, Holders-
htli, Hendon, N.W.; Mrs. Maltby, 4, Abbey-gardens, St. John’s-wood, N.W.,
Hr. F. Bear, 12, High-street, Bow, E.; and Mr. J. Sparey, 13, Middleton-
road, Kingsiand, E.; Miss EmUy Fitz-Gerald, hon. assist, secretary, Brix-
ton Psychological Society, 6, Loughboro’-road North, Brixton, S.W.;
Thos. Wilks, Stationery Depot, 14, Lome terrace, Green-lanes, Stoke
Newington, N.
N.B.—Early application for tickets is particularly requested, as tickets
will not be sold at the doors.
Oarbia&es to be ordered for 3 A.M.
OPIRIT PEOPLE.—A scientifically accurate description
KJ of manifestations recently produced by spirits, and simultaneously
witnessed by the Author and other observers in London. By William H.
Harrison. Limp cloth, red edges. Price Is,; post iree Is. Id.—38, ureat
Russell-street, London, W.C.; and E. W. Allen, 11, Ave Maria-lane, Pater¬
noster-row, E.O.
British national association of spirit¬
ualists. TRANCE PAINTINGS—Several small oil-paintings,
in gilt frames, executed In the trance by the celebrated medium, David
Duguid, of Glasgow, and representing Scotch scenery, are now ON SALE
at 38, Great Russell-street, at greatly reduced prices, varying from 20s. to
35s. Application to be made to the secretary, 38, Great Russell-street
Bloomsbury, W.C.
British national association of spirit-
UALISTS. FOR SALE.—A variety of Musical Boxes of superior,
quality, and in good order, each containing eight airs. Makers, Nicole,
Geneva. Price, £6 6s. The style'of box and selection of music at the
choice of the purchaser. Apply to the secretary, 38, Great Russell-street,
Bloomsbury, W.C.
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, ana 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,
ARTHUR MALTBY,
TAILOR, HATTER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER
8, HANOVER PLACE, REGENT’S PARK.
ESTABLISHED, 1833.
Has a very large stock of New Spring Goods, including hats, shirts, and
umbrellas.
WHERE ARE THE DEAD ? or, SPIRITUALISM
EXPLAINED. By Fredk. A. Binney. Third Edition. Price 3s,
London:—Simpkin, Marshall & Co.