The Spiritualist newspaper > No.203, July 14th 1876

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No. ' 203.—-—(VOL. VIII.—No. 28.) LONDON : FRIDAY^ JULY J4j 1876. Published Weekly; Price Twopence.
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DALSTON ASSOCIATION OF INQUIRERS
INTO SPIRITUALISM.
BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SPIRITUALISTS,
The Elimination of further Doubtful Conditions from
Materialisation Manifestations ; ...
Mr. Blackburn’s Free Seances. By 0. Carter Blake, Doc. Sci.
Spiritualism in the Bible Identical vrith Modern Spirit¬
ualism. By F. J. Theobald:—Necromancy—Writing
and Drawing Mediumship—Direct Spirit Writing-
Materialisation—Levitation of the Human Body-
Power to Resist the Action of Fire—Spirit Lights—
Healing Mediumship—Trances, Visions, and Direct
Spirit Voices—The New Dispensation ;
A Curious Spiritualistic Trial in Paris
Spiritualism and Spirit Photography in Barcelona
The National Association of Spiritualists and the Press ...
Spiritualism in Liverpool ’
Mrs. Weldon’s Concert... V ... ... • ... .,.
Dr. Slade’s Visit to England ...
Marriage of Mr. Dale Owen ... ...
The Floating of a Harmonium and Two Mediums in the
Air. By Hensleigh Wedgwood
A Remarkable Seance. By Benjamin Coleman ...
Poetry:—The Spirit Voice ... .... ... ... ...
Correspondence:—The Times and the Reality of Apparition s
—Pre-Existence—Out-door Meetings in Birmingham
—Art Magic—Spiritualism in Leigh—What are
Works?—The Great Law of Living Nature—Spirit
Identity—The Education of the Children of Spiritualists
—Two Questions—Spectres of Animals—Clairvoyant
Visions of Assassinations in Turkey: Are They Trust¬
worthy?
Organisation among Spiritualists. By J. M. Peebles.
Harriet Martineau's Relationship to Spiritualism
Henry Ct. Atkinson, F.G.S •. .,
Mr. E. W. Wallis's Mediumship ... .,
Organisation among Spiritualists in America
Answers to Correspondents
Paragraphs:—A Ghost Riot, 328; Mrs. Weldon’s Orphan¬
age, 329; Sunday Services in Newcastle, 332; Testi¬
monial to Andrew Jackson Davis
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MRS. WELDON’S INVITATION CONCERT.
ST. JAMES’S HALL.
WEDNESDAY, 19th JULY, 1876, AT EIGHT P.M.
Doors open at Half-past Seven.
ARTISTS—Mrs. WELDON AND HER PUPILS.
Orchestra (Leader, Mr. POLLITZER) composed of Members
of Oovent Garden and Drury Lane Opera Houses.
CHORDS—ALEXANDRA PALACE and GOUNOD CHOIRS.
CONDUCTORS—Mr. ALFRED CELLIER, MR. HAMILTON
CLARKE, and Mr. JOHN URICH.
First Part.
JEANNE D’ARC ... Ch. Gounod.
1. Pastoral Introduction (Orchestra)
2. “ From our homes we are flying” (Chorus).
3. Duett of the Saints—“Jesu Maria” (Mrs. Weldon and
Walter Rawlings, 10 years old, and Chorus).
4. “Kind Fortune”—Ballade du Page.
5. “ Dieu le Veut ” (Chorus). .
6. “Away! away!” (Chorus and Solos).
7. “ Lord, in Thy mercy hear us—Prayer (Chorus). ■
8. Dialogued Chorus of Women.
9. Coronation March and Chorus—“ Noel."
10. Prison Scene—Chorus of Soldiers—Duett of the Saints.
11. Funeral March.
End of “ Jeanne D’Arc.”
“ On the Sea of Galilee” (Matthew viii. 23—27)... Ch. Gounod.
Symphony and Recitative, Mrs. Weldon.
All the Children will intone, after Mrs. Weldon, The Lord’s
Prayer.
Tommie and Jackie (aged between 3 and 4 years) will play the
Minuet from Gounod’s “ Jeanne D’Arc.”
Katie (2 years, 5 months and a half old) will recite “ I love
little Pussie.”
WALTER Rawlings (10 years old) will sing “Lullaby,” by his
brother Alfred (14 years old).
Mrs, Weldon, Charles, Alfred, WalterRawlings, andthe
Children will sing Gounod’s Part Song, “My true love hath
my heart.”
Ballad ... “The Flower Girl” (new song) ... Alfred Cellier.
Mrs. Weldon.
Then will follow, “ Dickory Dickory Dock,” “ Mistress Mary,”
“ Whittington and his Cat,” and “ The Man in the Moon.”
After which the Children will make a collection for the benefit
of Mrs. Weldon’s Orphanage.
Second Part.
Grand Processional March, arranged expressly for the Gounod
Concerts (Ch. Gounod), from the opera of “Polyenete.”
By the Orchestra.
Part Song ... “To the Cuckoo” ... ... Alfred Rawlings.
Unaccompanied Choir.
Fragments from “ Nourmahal” John Uricht
1. Overture for the Orchestra.
2. Invocation of the Fairies and their Queen (Solo, Chorus,
and Orchestra).
Serenade (Hamilton Clarke), composed expressly in aid of
Mrs. Weldon’s Orphanage.
“ Amarilla,” an African melody (JohnUrich), for Solo, Chorus,
and Orchestra.
Mrs. Weldon (Tavistock House, Tavistock-square) will be
happy to Bead InyUations to any one who wishes for them.
ESTABLISHED 1870.
In alliance with the British National Association of Spiritualists.
38, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, W.C.
Agenda fob July, 1876.
President
HENRY D. JENCKEN, ESQ., M.R.I.
Barrister-at-Law, Member of Council and Honorary Secretary
of the Asso ciation for the Reform and Codification of
the Law of Nations.)
Council
Mrs. O. Ada Blyton, Mr. Jonathan Tozeland,
Mr. Thomas Blyton, Mr. R. Pomeroy Tredwen,
Mrs. Amelia Corner, Mr. Thomas Wilks,
Mr. Alfred E. Lovell, Mrs. M. Theresa Wood,
Mr. John Rouse.
Honorary Secretary and Treasurer :—Mr. Thomas Blyton.
Rooms:—1 A, Navarino-road, Dalston, London, E.
Extracts from Prospectus.
The objects of this Association are to collect well-authenticated
facts affecting Spiritualism; to offer facilities to investigators; and,
by various means, to induce inquiry into Spiritualism.
Ordinary experimental stances are held weekly, on Thursday
evenings, at 7.46 p.m. to which Members are admitted, as well
as members of similar Associations which reciprocate similar
privilege. 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 stances 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
enforced on ihe first Thursday evening in each month. Tickets for
such ordinary meetings as may be of general interest, in connection
with the ‘‘ Brixton Psychological Society,” are also placed at the
disposal of Members of the Association by that Society in reciprocity
of the privilege granted by the Association to similar organisations.
In addition to the weekly meetings and seances, Members of the
Association have the privilege of attending the public seances ot
several well-known professional mediums on payment of reduced
fees, particulars of which can be ascertained on application to the
Honorary Secretary; and, also, of utilising the well-stocked Library,
comprising numerous standard works on Spiritualism and kindred
subjects. All the English Spiritualist newspapers and magazines ar
regularly supplied to the rooms for the perusal of Members.
The alliance existing between this association and the “British
National Association of Spiritualists” will greatly assist the mem¬
bers in their inquiries, as amongst the objects for which that
Association was established in 1873 are the following., viz.:
To aid students and inquirers in their researches into certain
phenomena, known as Spiritual or Psychic: to assist in giving
publicity to the results of such researches: to afford information to
inquirers into these subjects, by correspondence and otherwise: and
to collect statistical facts respecting Spiritualism.”
All communications to be addressed to the Honorary Secretary,
at the Rooms of the Association, 74, Navarino-road, Dalston, E. A
stamped addressed envelope should be enclosed in all letters re¬
quiring replies. Copies of the prospectus, rules, circle regulations,
directions “ how to form spirit circles,” and catalogue of books in
the library, with any further information, can be obtained on appli¬
cation.
Subscript|ion for Ordinary Membership:—Annual, 10s.; half-
yearly, 5s.; quarterly 3s. AH subscriptions payablein advance.
The quarterly payments are due on the last day in the months
of March, June, September, and December respectively.
Life Membership:—Persons approving of the purposes of
the Association, and desirous of aiding the same, can become
life members on payment of a minimum donation of £2 2s.
Leigh spiritualists’ association
MEETING ROOM.—Any books and pamphlets relative
to Spiritualism will be thankfully received and duly acknow¬
ledged for the above Association Room, by George F. Turner,
Brown-street, Leigh, Lancashire.
SPECIAL SEANCES FOR INVES-
GATORS. A series of seances are to be held on the
Tuesday afternoons of every week until further notice at the
residence of Mrs. Woodforde, 90, Great Russell-street. Usual
phenomena. Movement of objects in the light. Medium, Mr.
Arthur Coleman, who has kindly offered his services for this
especial purpose. Seances will begin at 3 p.m., punctually.
Fee, 5s.
BIRKBECK BANK.—Established 1851.—
29 & 30, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, W.C.
DEPOSITS received at INTEREST for stated peiiods or re¬
payable on demand. On Current Accounts, Interest allowed
on the minimum monthly balances. Cheque Books supplied,
and Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued.
The Bank undertakes the custody of Securities of Customers,
and the Collection of Bills of Exchange, Dividends and
Coupons. Stocks and Shares purchased and sold, and
advances made thereon.
Office Hours from 10 till 4, excepting Saturdays, then from
10 to 2. On Mondays the Bank is open until 9 in the Evening.
A Pamphlet with full particulars, may be had on application.
FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager.
REAL LIFE IN SPIRIT-LAND.—Being
Life-Experiences, Scenes, Incidents, and Conditions
illustrative of Spirit-Life and the principles ot the Spiritual
Philosophy. Of practical value to any who are anxious to
study the theories of Spiritualists and Mediums, for the purpose
of deducing a consis’ent system of faith concerning the
future, its rewards and punishments, &c., as it establishes a
basis in reason for its propositions, and asks no blind accep¬
tance of statemeifls, but enjoins the strictest analysis of them.
Given inspirationally through Mrs. Maria M. King. Cloth,
As. Cd, SpiritualiH newspaper branch office,
Friday, 7th.—Experimental Research Committee's Seance
with Miss Fowler, 8 p.m.
Monday, VHh.—Mr. Blackburn’s Free Seance. Miss LottU
Fowler, medium, at 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday, 11th.—Finance Committee, at 6 p.m.
„ Prize Essay Committee, at 6.15 p.m.
„ Council Meeting at 6.30 p.m.
Friday, 14fA—Experimental Research Committee's Seance
with Miss Fowler, at 8 p.m.
Monday, 17th.—Experimental Research Committee, at 6 p.m.
COMMITTEES OF THE B.N.A.S.*
Experimental Research Committee:
Mr. D. G. Fitzgerald, M.S Tel.E., Chairman.
Mr. C. F. Yarley, F.R.S., Mr. W. H. Coffin, Dr. O. Carter Blake,
Mr. J. M. Gully, M.D., Mr. W. H. Harrison, Mr. C. C. Massey,
Rev. W. Newbould, Mr. E. Dawsou Rogers, Mr. George King,
Mr. H. Withall, Mr. J. W. Gray, Mr. D. H. Wilson, M.A.
Prize Essay Committee:
Mr. Martin R. Smith, Mr. E. Dawson Rogers,
Dr. Keningale Cook.
Finance Committee:
Mr. Morell Theobald, Chairman.
Mr. Martin B. Smithj Mr. Alex. Oalder.
* The remaining Committees are in course of reconstruction
PRIZE ESSAYS.—BRITISH NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUALISTS.—The Prize Es¬
says on the Probable Effect of Spiritualism on the Social, Mo^al,
and Religious Condition of Society are now on sale, and may
be obtained at the Rooms of the Association, 38, Great Russell-
street, and of Mr. E. W. Allen, 11, Ave Maria lane, price Is.,
POBt, IS.l^d.
East London spiritdal meetings.—
LECTURES giving information about Spiritualism are
delivered every Thursday evening at 8, p.m., at Mr. Cogman’ii
Lecture Rooms, 15, St. Peter’s-road, Mile-end. Inspirational
addresses every Sunday evening, at Seven o’clock. Admission
Free. Supported by voluntary contributions.
LIBERTY HALL, 19, Church-street, Isling¬
ton. Weekly Seances, &c.: Sundays, Healing, at 11 a.m.,
Serviceat 7 p.m. Tuesday, Seance at 8p.m.; Is. Friday, Seanceni
8 p.m.; non-subscribers, Is. Saturday, Development Class at
8 p.m.; subscribers only.
NEWCASTLE SPIRITUALISTS’ SOCIETY,
LECTURES.—JULY, 1876.
Mr. J. J. Morse:—
“ Trance Address' ’
Mr. W. G. Simpson:—
“ The^ Existence of God
as Illustrated by Poets ”
Mr. Wkstgarth:—
“ Inspirational Address ”
MR. Thomas Pattison:—
“ Swedenborg's Heaven
and Hell"
Mr. John Mould:—
“ Conflict between Science
and Religion ”
Admission Free.
Sunday, July 2, at 3 p.m.
„ „ 2, at 7 „
Monday, „ 3, at 7.30 „
Sunday, July 9, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 23, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m.
Collection at the close.
MRS. WELDON’S ORPHANAGE.—
“ Grannie’s Nursery Rhyme Book” will be published
as soon as Mrs. Weldon has obtained 500 subscribers at 5s. It
will be illustrated, and will contain thirty original tunes in all
the different keys. (The words of several of them are also
original.) T^o are by Ch. Gounod, also a hymn at the
beginning of the book. “Souvenir," Ch. Rawlings, &c., will
also contribute, hut the greater number are by “Grannie"
herself. Mrs. Weldon sells everything which is given her, for
the benefit of the Orphanage. Gifts of old clothes are likewise
most acceptable. Address, Mrs. Weldon, Tavistock House,
Tavistock-square, W.C.
Three Copies post free for 6d.
The writings of emanuel Sweden¬
borg. DO THEY ENCOURAGE ADULTERY AND
ITS KINDRED VICES? By Thomas Robinson. Also other
works by the same Author.
Address—H. Barlow and Son, stationers, &c., Oldham-road,
Newtonheath, near Manchester.
CARDIFF.—FREE LIBRARY of Scientific
and Spiritual Literature, 157, Bute-road, Cardiff. This
Library is opened Free by G. Sadler, Spiritualist, for the loan
of books, and having placed for this purpose the whole of his
private library, consisting of 100 hooks and pamphlets to
commence with, he would thank friends to assist him by iho
gift or loan of hooks, assuring them that such are needed in
Cardiff, where the popu’ation is nearly 80,000, ahd very little
is known of the great truths of Spiritualism. Address, G,
Sadler, 157, Bute-road, Cardiff,