1. religion and spirituality

THE MEDIUM
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ANI) D A Y B R E A K :
A WEEKLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO THE
HISTORY, PHENOMENA, PHILOSOPHY, AND TEACHINGS OF
_____ S F I R I T T J A L I S M . ____
No. I - ] _____________ LONDON, APRIL h, iH7o.
e l e m e n t a r y n o t io n s o n s p ir it is m .
P B E I J M I N A B T O B SE R V A T IO N S.
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on the most serious subjects, tracts full of absurdity and
error. Why should Spiritism lx; privileged in this respect,
above all in it s beginning? If those who criticise it did not
judge superficially, they would learn what it does admit, and
what it rejects, and would not tax Spiritism with that which
it condemns in the name of reason and experience.
I t is an error to deem the sight of extraordinary phenom­
ena sufficient to convince all unbelievers; those who do not
silmd a soul or spirit in man, cannot admit one out of him :
consequently, denying the cause, they deny the effect. Thus,
almost always do they come with preconceived ideas, and a
Aleak Kaedec.
determination to deny, which diverts them from serious and
Every Spiritualist will at once see the wisdom of the re­
impartial investigation; they put questions and raise objec­
tions to which it is impossible instantaneously to reply fully, marks contained in the foregoing translation. An apt illustra­
because it would be needful to go through a course, and begin tion of these thoughts occurs in the experience of a friend.
from the beginning with each person. A preliminary study of Spiritualism was introduced to him about two years ago, and
the subject, refutes the objections beforehand, most of them though the proofs offered were not in all respects satisfactory,
being founded on ignorance of the causes of the phenomena yet our friend had too much good sense and spiritual intui­
tion to come to hasty conclusions of an adverse nature. To
and of the conditions under which they are produced.
Those unacquainted with Spiritism, imagine that Spiritismal his sound sense he added patience, and waited till favourable
phenomena are produced like experiments in chemistry, or opportunities presented themselves for forming a circle in his
physical science; hence their attempt to subject them to own house. After many failures this was accomplished, and
their will, and their refusal to place themselves in conditions spirits of a high order manifested. Their instructions were
necessary for observing them. Not admitting in the first implicitly followed in the matter of development: at first
place the existence or the intervention of spirits, or at any the circle sat one hour each night, then for half-an-honr, in
rate being unacquainted both with their nature and mode of the dark, and now the dark seance is prolonged to an hour.
operation, they act as if experimenting with inert matter; and The higher class of phenomena have been produced; the
because they do not- obtain wbat they seek, conclude there spirits are seen by several mediums who have been spon­
are no spirits. In taking another view of the question, it taneously developed. There is also trance-speaking, impres­
will readily be understood that as spirits are the souls of men, sions and inspiration, wTiting, and the members of the circle
we ourselves after death shall be spirits, and little inclined to are touched by the spirits. The audible voice is promised;
and some very good efforts in that direction have already taken
minister as toys to the fancies of the inquisitive.
Although certain phenomena may be produced, they are place. This persevering gentleman lias not only received
never at the absolute command of any one, because they many blessings as a reward for his faithfulness, but he has
proceed from free intelligences; and whoever boasts of obtain­ added much to the happiness of others. If he had given up
ing them at will, gives proot ot ignorance or dishonesty, the investigation near the beginning, he would have been
j They must be waited for, seized on the wing as it were; and deceived as to the real character of Spiritualism, and robbed
[ it is oftentimes when least expected, that the most interest­ of its fruits.
ing and conclusive facts occur. He who seriously desires to
.gain instruction, must bring to this, as to all other researches,
TH E ELOAYEE OF CONSOLATION.
patience, perseverance, and submission to what is needful,
To Georgiana, with the warmest love of her spirit guides,
otherwise it were far better for him not to meddle with the
is
presented the drawing (of which this is the interpretation)
subject.
of one of the flowers adorning the home in the spheres which
I Meetings for Spiritismal manifestations are not always
is already prepared for her, and to which her soul often
j held in favourable conditions, either for obtaining satisfacwends its way while her mortal body reposes in slumber.
I tory results or for inducing conviction: it must be confessed,
Before giving the full meaning conveyed by it, we wish
there are some from whence the doubters come out less con­
her to copy the account of the insion seen by Airs. Tebb, and
vinced than they went in, and when spoken to of the
the fulfilment thereof.
solemnity ot Spiritism, they urge the oftentimes ludicrous
On the 5th of February, 1869, Airs. Tebb came to see me.
things they have witnessed at the seance. They are as illogical
I mesmerised her, when she passed under influence, and then
as he who whould judge an art bythe first attempts of a learner,
said, “ I do not know whether I am to tell you what I have
an individual by bis caricature, a tragedy by its parody.
seen, I shall learn presently.” Presently she continued:
Spiritism has also its learners: he who desires enlightenment
“ I t was a funeral—but at first I saw a radiant figure, with
will not seek it at one source alone, only by examination and
bright
flowing hair, holding a flower. I inquired if the flower
comparison can he form his judgment.
was intended for Aliss Houghton, and the answer was ‘yes,
Frivolous meetings are seriously objection able for novices:
inasmuch, as they give them a false idea of the character of for Consolation;’ and then I saw the hearse and three or
Spiritism. Those who have only been present at meetings four mourning coaches. I also saw the house before which
ol this description, are unable to entertain with seriousness they stood ; it was not one in a row, like this, but a detached
a subject they see treated jestingly by those who profess house, and seemed to be surrounded by its own garden. I t
themselves adepts. Preliminary study will teach them justly is in that direction.” (Pointing to the South-West.)
Later in the afternoon, she was influenced to mesmerise
to appreciate what theysee, and judge of the good and the bad.
The same reasoning applies to those who judge Spiritism by me, saying that it seemed to her as if some trouble were
certain eccentric works that only shew it in a ridiculous and coming to me, in which I should want sympathy and com­
incomplete light. Serious Spiritism is no more responsible fort.
Tho above prophetical vision was fulfilled by the death of
for those who understand it amiss, or practise it absurdly,
my
dear brother Clarence on the 31st of August, 1869, at
than poetry is responsible for the poetasters. I t is grievous,
Ilighfield,
Streatham, S.AV.
that such works should exist, for they injure the true
On
the
12th of September, Airs. Tebb received the im­
science; and doubtless it would be preferable to have none
but good books; nevertheless the chief fault lies with those pression that my spirit friends would, through my hand,
who will not take the trouble to study deeply. Moreover, execute a drawing of the flower mentioned above, which they
commenced doing on the 16th, and on that very day a tele­
all arts, all sciences are in the same dilemma—have we not’
gram was received in London, giving information of the
wreck of the Carnatic in the Red Sea, and that my dear
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;l| and '-mil ,-inamoj,:,Him principle* of thin 11(1 found m y s e lf a con:'-im is m il il.y a fte r deat.b, but debarre'i by
** '• m-rii of 1lx- earth's In' ’lory ; limy will speak mil, lioldly iiiK iu 'in m n ifa b le b a rrie r; from ''O iiim u n ic a lin i' w.itli lie , ' I
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i.lruiiiioirdy 1.lie ru-ee ' il.y for a nidi'-al change, Io v d, I .should b>'<'ome a id a n d iii;; p ro te st o f in jiis ti'-c : for
7" , ' ,... am| '-nirilniil, in 11m consfif u< ion of the church, lie . D eity im planted tin ; prin cip le w ith in me, w ithout
.^j11 arrogates I" herself ftm title ol’ Aloilier of all the p ro v id in ;' Hie nmans o f m irry in p <uit. Hie lielu- ’ o f that
wbicb flu-. D eity created.
f hal .neb should be in, cannot is
Cliur»-Jc‘i aiul whom Imud in |,mildly, and olritinaldy, bent,
conceived : every mother'". I m art ; ays 11 N o ;’ ev(:ry one 1b a'
(.lalilidiinb' "I"’'" firmly flm jmrniciouv dogma. of 1,1m
has lo st a. ch ild , a brother, wife, ,,r frie n d , i a sla n d irip prom 1
luiiilul/ilif Vof the I'ope, who i" pi'e.suiiipl tiou.'dy termed I.be
‘ Vicar "iMirist,’ and whose deerecs are blas|)lmi»imi::ly a -;- apainsf i t ; and f cballenue any one to d i-p ro w -it, fo r /. ba nw r
wrtwl lu be ci|iml1y binding on inen’u eonsc.ieneeH a ; f lio-e (io d creates, mu d be perfect.; and i f im m o rta lity he a, fa d . as
,.f Ij.i Heavenly Kid her him self. Many of flm inseinbled T lm olopians assert it is, :o Huai, by th e ir own ! ! " ’w iny,
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I be yearniiii.;s o f ew -ry m ind, w hile ifs facts •iib sta n tiat' the
arro’.'aiii j,)'I' ti-ion nml t.lmir voic-s will jirevail and reaeb
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i!„- In-artu of many who list.cn ; and m/,iik: of Ibem will hep;in float ill) ' tlie o rics o f all a y ', and cle a rly denionsl rat' that
which all men desire to know , the im m o rta lity o f tlm soul,
1., imiiiire, whet tier the words are not inspired liy flm Spirit,
not. from the assertion o f I believe, but from the fi.v<*d affirm a,,f 'ir nf li, then will reason and relliet.ion Im exorcised, fheir
t.ion o f I K n o w ; and when viewed c a lm )/ and dmpsissioiiately,
iiiiiui, ,ip1'lied to receive the l;iydif, now :-:t riumliii;; flirmifd,
inspires reverence for the creative can-' in Urn highest
tlie ii,i I • ol ignorance and biootry. 'I Im bn,!.; rmon of popi Ii
j decree; and we nay tr u ly , th a t Drnl i- perf<s;tion, and Hu-
ii''1' ' | , VI| ilnT, rcail m il «n art irlo from I.In- Unmur <,f I l.|,
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■ui|,er-t,1ion and oppressive slavery, that <•; a d blind Kiibim
-ion, from iIm- deluded notaries, i-: drawing t.o a <do-m. No
lo!e"T e.-ili nations and |»<*ople allow tbemw-lvci to lie led,
and ibeir minds prevented from flm free oxpreusami ol
' ii'iuylii opinion, a ml con vi'-t ion, 1/y the anUi'irify of a r inole
p' i'‘on a fe,-bio and ignorant’, and liable ) o error in spirif ual
nndei'i’l,'ii,ding as themselves. f-i;;ht and liberty, can no
loader be witlilmld. The plorimis heralds of a ),nobler day
('''ine forth, from the obscurity in which they have been
enshrouded, and all captive souls will joyfully bail the
Advent of I|,i: Si in /if’ Kiohfeou:-no s In ni up; in bis si mt i;/f b,
•md proorc’otirifr into a clear and perfect day. An c, ye
nati'iin, and siny; with loud llalleliijalm, for the l/njld
uppiirbuiaiu'i’s of mir existence shew (us unbounded and
uiiivei"-al wisdom, justicc, and low-.
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I),’. IM'iKffl/J'iS AT I.IvKim’.
'I'ii Un: J'Ail.nr of 1htyhruak.
Dll .Moiulav, .March :H, I Imd tlm company of tlm I . " '.. J. M.
|Y,Piles, of A iimi'ica, for a quiet evening ch a t. I mu •"•I'd ad tlm
foccr, in om- town inteicslcd in progr'-.dv(; i/iall"iv-. Iillinbi ri;.;
under a dozen in it pnpidution of i):A),000. I a I o luul if," •• "i- t.u
:<.l.,'iin;>( rs, who bud nev>-r ;;<;oii or Imui'd anylliiug about Hu m; uiioWthly aobjaetH.
.Ml'.’ Feeble!', in tlm first plum, gave a sboi'f. _address, amt limn
allowed us lo ijiiesl.ion bim on any ol the subject*, in band. \>e
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all were eddied and instructed.
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’flu; stranger;: I'emed (juiI'; as plea;.ed at what they beard at tie,
lev.’ who are in file faitli. One man, a perfect stranger In my ell,
gn’, e an account of having ;‘e"ti for years (in bright, still lumiuier
J/KTTEE J'KOM DK. N K W T O N .
ilavs) I ]ii ri I ual heing
lie appeared to lu- ol a very negative eonM“- J. M. I’niaii.j.H,
; I it ul ion, as. Mr. I'cobles could have Jim. nmii ed Jiini in a. lev,
Well-beloved lirofclmr, Tours brought another plea- j,Pauli . 'I’ll" only limit I have is flint meli lueotings of congenial
to mv soul.
I have been about w r i t i n g you for »otne- miiuls are so rare, when vve consider the Heal, we bad with Mr.
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F m a llAiii/iNor:. A hearlv,clu erf’nl letter from lid; ;rood and
/ |:"dble to w rite i t ; and i f a h u n d r e d t h part c o m ' , ; ’..died lad y hi ate : “ Spiril naif m is ill a most nourishing condition
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in my various / )inrio<ii:i; and bow I shall ever get aw ay from tin <onlhuidns.l ic A inericaii I do no I li now.” I hiring'March she loctnri d
K" " ' lo prepare the way. The power and developm ent on in New Yi,rli ; hut a lour in tlm west i- aiiniumced. 'J Is ibiid
r" r tlm last four m onths Ini' been astmmdm;;
*»"’ »«- i di I ion of Imr “ 11i ■lory of Spiritual ism ” is now nclliiig with goes. I,
rapidity. Mr;. Ilardingu i more jiopiilar in America I him al. any
‘ lv i'bial iip irit o f I Im gentle B ro th e r JcmiH coni' >*i'"
previous time.
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I'llK riKl lU.ATION or THE MEDIUM. AND
IKHMs OF SUMSl’RiniON
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ONE PENNY, W EEK LY .
And lo enable iis to c o n t i n u e doing so, the earnest, helj,
>•1 -'il is. ribei- and c o rr es po nd e nt s is required. W<: w<m](j
suggest that Spiritualists everywhere order supjjli,.
weekly through tlicir newsagents, and th a t, wherever
1
t her e a le seances, me et i ngs , or l ectures, the serial mtv
s in U IN o T U I \\ I I K.
•hv. i i h .iu i|'v . it Hv>w, U o lU m i, n(
brought prominently before those interested. W,
oU nk.
M r ; he
will also send packages of four or upwards post free ai
s I • v•
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M I U 'lu 'i•'■ •II. . 1. ut ( . MtereilOe ut M o V h .rU ,
We shall feel obliged if Spiritualists
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Sj.ii itiutltMii o\.r evvrv other mie penny each.
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* K ih'i.no ilrudiiiMii.'ii.'' till ••lue.nt l>y Mr Tables JVmiv ul
in various parts of the country will send us prom pt, suc­
■1■•iu,'t,.i b\ >li IVt l’lr-i " Vho Ua\ Jiivlgemnit
cinct, and intelligible accounts of meetings, phenomena,
N i ' ■'< \N«, t fitlilivii s laivuiu at 3 \*.m.
Mi • v\ , at 11 a mi aiul 7 pm.
or any other form of intelligence bearing upon the facts
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:: IV.. 1 I in.; I !re!r .»( ! Soul luhll |>t.»ll Ko\\ , at S uYlork. or progress of the movement.
W ith such co-operation,
l! NVnvWmi .n -, Hall, 8inU(oril by Mr. J. Collier, rtt S oYloek. | our labours will be at once light, agreeable, and sueccssful. The .Mri>n m is the property of the movement;
•■ •• •
rb. ’ . at IN. Southampton Ho>v. at ? p.m.
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t t . u.'et t v.i! tv A! ! \ SotaluMiph'U Kow. Mr. Slieivmh and it is earnestly hoped that those who labour therein
M ; * "Vi ■ra . »c S p m.
IS. tM.
will not neglect to put to use the hum ble ta le n t con­
r»v Itol'O . U*>.5
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signed
to their care.
V lli.v I . ' )■>•: - i l u Kew . i'h'l'keiiM ell, at SoYltVk.
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l ih liiu i i O iViiiTriiro h ear
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AN EXTKAOKDINARY PH ENO M ENO N.
V
'•
M r. Pf.kbi.ks discourse tit th e Sunday Evening Services
in the Cavendish Rooms, on th e 27th u lt., was one of
the most powerful, in some respects, th a t we have ever
listened to. Lho subject was •• Heaven and H e ll: what
tire they? where are th e y ? " which was characterised
by cogent reasoning and great moral power. A curious
M l It A V, A M I ! S, 1-70.
tact should not bo overlooked in estim ating th e caus
the
singular influence which this address had on C
MV N A M E;
hearers. Several seeing mediums who were in the inci t­
- VHe Mill'll M AMI IUYHRKAK."
ing gave corroborative descriptions of spirit-form s wxx
1
:
"'!!
to niv mini,'. W hether sueli v' ere seen behind the speaker. A venerable looking -a_
ritualism * exists or not is a question with very long hair and beard, stood on a m ound apart
" ' >" !Ut ■ 1:s :,-nr.u-r.nt. <\j<ian;Uuuis iire eXiX'i‘,linj;lv tixun the speaker, the space between whom and this
< • • • : . ; : '.0 there i- n.< douht as to the exist enee of spirit was filled w ith a white ethereal substance. A
a px-ulmr taeulty of the human organism which has tamale spirit stood to the right, and a male spirit to ;
appellation of *• nuHliumslhyi."
Man’s left of Mr. Peebles, while an Indian stood rig h t behind
:
■' ; " ' ■ :■
v. . ; \
: x:- ; .• him. Streams of light proceeded from the grave-visagol
: ■;
1' " ’- a :
x. , .x : sage to the attendant sp irits; and when the ideas we:.
”U!!"5’1 brings ami tlie means whieh they use,
ght and forcible, the colour ot those stream s was
pitrp >st<s ami proees-k's ; eyoud golden, but when ot an ordinary kind, thev were silvern
r
a<
1lu> is my p <sition exa< tly. Mai _\ mil ds in appearance, th e attendant spirits took hold of li­
J * ® W "estimation of mediumship, st roams ot light proceeding from th e sage, aud place.)
- ■ we, products, and results; and 1 desire to
' •
fke head of th e speaker, sometimes in the
x. and the aceomplishment legion ot ideality and sometimes th a t of veneration at.''
■
entirely imintluemwl
benevolence. T he Indian sp irit m ade very long passes
r w' v «»»'*,‘v«'d notions on any point, and 1 desire tins with his hands atl over Mr. Peebles' body, from th e head
.
y......: >K> known wlietiever ntv name is uttered
downwards, as it to give him force. These are vex
< rx.tx.us tv ta e taithtul s t i ; u u of tru th and lumnmitv interesting taets. and require no comm ent.
• »» >vprd to isms and persons. 1 shall also
On Sunday last the discourse was on “ Inspiration
UV ‘ 'I '* '
n a m i n g and protecting those Nexi Sunday Mr. Peebles will speak on •• The Poo- ■
•:-1' " o r t.n , and exposing pretentions shams'. The Judgment*”
1
I'M.u-tioa'.'y explain in
' ot v
^ and manifesMr. Coleman informs us th a t he is m aking a rn u ;r;
' rn^ i,u *u ,V- , n * * « 'lho **«««■ portion 0f m ents for giving Dr. Newton a suitable reception or.
; ", :x ? ;; vu; 611 l»>; pages will be obtained arrival in London. O ther em inent Am ericans are expect'
y
’>
- \ v ' lf °» lh o mediumistic faculty. m London at the same tim e, and they will parnoire
. ......r Y
" n \lldol'UHi 1 0 the spirit-world, through
m t 'n° prociHxiings. This m eeting w ill'be a grand at1-'’
which will l<e a groat privilege. Subscript id
x history, taets, teaehare wanted to carry out th e arrangem ents, and the
.v,g
*,' Ure a,n' V ^'pvss of Spiritualism throughout
b '
aud m f her parts of the world, so'tin-as " \° ,w d “ th is way w ill have precedence in securi'*
I'-exets. M r. Loleman promises fu rth e r particulars
•
... comHMflad will allow.
an earlv date.
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i m:
s- >' ■••• .r:.!
line- hi tlit*. table weekly,
<..'.e a; as mu. Ii i\ m,-!i llthntluv l>\ WoillieSilM
m k d ih i a n d d a y br ea k .
8, 1870.
lH K M E D IU M
and
daybreak
.
T H E M U SICA L M ED IU M ,
writing through the hand of Mrs. h iciilt . .•'hi tout, up 1
of eonoert-setinees, hold on Wednesday evenings, pencil ami the second chapter of Acts was tbus unlinitc 1,
which was read by Mr. Burns. Then, after a few «lll’al,l >
\ \ Spiritual. Institute,
In. Southampton 1W"
Row »HW
, are t'x
excitim*
*A
* iho-»Piruwt*1
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n tin
.<1*1^.
. . nt 4lt.t
1111 it.l.i it*t L
> I, . ....
1
__ c words of prayer from Mr. Peebles, t he circle was duly lormea.
:i<'
. querest
m the linnds
ot those who
attend l iIhmu.
The
Considerable rapping on the floor, the chairs, am 1)111,1
P»ll^rUU>r is M r. Jesse B. U. Shepard, a young American
r leuuin. who has recently arrived in London from Laris, the table was now hoard, with a peculiar tremour of the Hour
p'"* |m has resided during the Iasi twelve months. 11 i and furniture, which some attempted lo imitate by jolting in
V ^ vr taught musie in the usual way ; but under spirit ■their clmirs, but without effect, as the results were 'c ry dis­
he performs on the pianoforte in a most delightful similar from those produced by the spirits, It was then dis­
iilt"uu,r. seme of his manifestations being quite as wonderful covered, bv questioning, that the spirits desired to hear Mr.
lie accordingly went to
. ;ire pleasing. Every piece he plays sounds as if both I Shepard perform on the piano.
i’aud performer were changed, so entirely ditferent is the the nisiruinent and played a piece which the raps accompanied
l’’':.‘IU'o f the various controlling spirits. Seeing mediums in a verv lively and gratified manner. Atlerwnrds, a musieal, li'Vt rtlv perceive the forms of spirits near Mr. Shepard as box was placed on the table, and a number of pleasing melo­
^t the instrum ent. Uis singing is very remarkable, dies were accompanied by the voices ot those present, the
I'1'. Mr ^ a pure soprano voice. The Spiritualists of London spirits keeping the most exquisite time by tilting the table
K11'^ in'irratulate themselves on having the privilege of' oentlv, making raps, and boating to every note, as if dan­
nrf' , !„quir these very gratify ing manifestations. M r. Shepard cing to the music. An empty arm-chair which stood to Mr.
ixwverful medium tor nearly all classes of phenomena, Burns’s left, moved several times without contact with any­
thing but the floor on which it rested.
rives'sittings with investigators.
A considerable time was spent in this way, during which
ilic sitters engaged in pleasing and even nurtlitul conversa­
A M O D EL S P IR IT CIRCLE.
tion. By this means and delay a great amount of harmony
best method of conducting the spirit circle can he was developed, after which the room was completely darkened.
I ie|j tO tn e grrcwarsigreatest advantage
(iu.vuiu.iogc’ by
uy joining
ju u u u g in such
mich ait In a few minutes, a paste-hoard tube which lay on the table
k!irmc U(p,r favourable circumstances; but as this is not opposite M r. Peebles, was taken up by invisible hands, and
cm'
' UV'°i 11 for all, we shall endeavour on the present occasion the heads of M r. Burns and Air. Taylor received a few
pOSS 1' ,,
heartv strokes almost simultaneously, although the broad
one which
a description as we can of om
8s c
, f
to mve
give
table was between them. The seeing mediums, Mrs. Burns
f'tiv had the pleasure of attending.
recer • ml Mrs. Everitt have now had upwards of a dozen and Air. Shepard, soon discovered the presence of spirits
Mr? xuerience, and have held many hundreds of sittings and spirit lights; and their descriptions corroborated one
— V t h a t t im e , imder a great variety of circumstances, and another in the most correct manner. “ John \\ ati's ” voice
diinug
^ in the
^ ie manifestation of almost every variety of was now heard through the tube, first in a powerful whisper,
id &
rt'5U
Mr. Everitt’s peculiar genius also adapts him and then quite audible. H e entered into conversation with
ppin
h e n o i l l^
1
o r v 4-1 f f m w t n n o r n
i l t l i A c m i r l i f„i m
i S ...................
SO t l l f l t - fl,
those present, and was heard, not from one part, but from
nsim-’
....
___,
Wh'de<rree of perfection proceeds from his experience and various parts of the tube, even shouting into the ears of
some. Airs. Burns saw him very distinctly, more particu­
larly
at certain times : she described his dress as being com­
cominenCed by those present seating tlieniposed
of a flowing robe, fastened with a girdle round the
1 1 s promiscuously round an oblong table in the centre ot
A'room After some conversation, the presence of spirit waist. The material seemed transparent, yet it was quite
1 r Vas indicated by a trem our of the floor and furniture. solid. “ John W a tt ” wore long h a ir; and the seer described
|pr< Everitt sat with her back to the fire, M r. E veritt a t the his fingers as being very long, and having some substance
other eml of the table opposite to her. The first process interposing between them and the lube which lie lit Id, but
was to arrange the sitters properly, which was done, under these details were characterised by the spirit as “ optical
spirit direction, in the following m anner : M r. E veritt rose, illusions,” caused by the difficulty experienced in seeing the
and. pointing towards riMrs. Everitt, asked “ Is M rs. Everitt true relations existing between the spirit hand and the
in her proper place ? ” A n answer was given in the affirma­ object which it held. The room at length became quite full
,vf spirits, mid
verv powerfully influenced.
and Air. Shepard was very
tive bv three raps on the floor. Then pointing to M r. of
A
female
spirit
came
towards
Air.
Taylor, and. soon aiterTaylor, on the lady's left, M r. E veritt asked “ Is M r. Taylor
wards
a
little
girl,
who
embraced
his
thee
and neck with great
in his proper place ? ” Three raps again came in answer.
Mr. Burns sat next to M r. Taylor, and the same^ question affection. These demonstrations he felt distinctly, and thev
was asked respecting him. One rap indicated “ No. ^ To dis­ came in fulfilment of a promise which had been given through
cover where Mr. Burns should sit, M r. E veritt pointed in a clairvoyant some time previously. The little girl brought a
succession to all the chairs round the ta b le ; when he came to beautiful' pink rose, and placed it on his shoulder, but it was
the right place, three raps were given, and the person refrered only seen by the seeing mediums. The female spirit then
to immediately took bis allotted seat : in this m anner every brought a lap-full of flowers, and scattered them all round
the circle. The perfume was strongly perceived by all
person was placed, as in the accompanying diagram
present, though the process was seen only by Airs. -Burns
2
3*
I
and Air. Shepard. Each wave of perfume was accompanied
bv a puff of cool air, which the sitters distinctly leR on t henfaces and hands. This was repeated several times, the
perfume varying on each occasion. The (lowers were quite
1*
palpable to'A irs. Burns and M r. Shepard, who could sec
the veins and details of the leaves quite plainly; yet these
6
flowers seemed to be transparent. This manifestation had
;v most harmonising and pleasant efteet; and those who
8*
could not see the spirit who produced it, realised the beautiful
7 Mr. Everitt.
and affectionate qualities of her nature.
4 Mr. Furney.
1 Mrs. Everitt.
8 Mr. Peebles.
5 Mr. Shepard.
y Mr. Taylor.
The whole scene was minutely described by Air. bneparu,
9
Mr.
Burns.
G Mr. Harrison.
3 Mrs. Burns.
and corroborated by Airs. Burns, before Air. Taylor gave his
this arrangement
arrangement may
useful.
-a
m y j 1.he
^>i. found
. ,.
A iew
few remarks on tins
explanation, which lie did at the close ot the meeting, and
i
4-1%,-v i r o n u l l ll's !
Those who know the parties will observe that w ' auA *l j which was to the effect that the child, a daughter ot lus own.
°1 temperament were curiously alternated am ye P ‘ l '
had repeatedly manifested her presence to him in one \\a\
opposite. There were four mediums present ( m i n t e d m or another when he joined in a, seance : that by Mrs. i t an tinge
the diagram by asterisks), and these were placet 11 \ .
and other mediums the appearance ot the child, both " hen
rjjoh other, the non-mediums occupying u- 0 1
she passed away and at the present, time, had been described,
^ produced the greatest amount ot harmony aud
in the former case with perfect accuracy, and in the latter
which was also experienced m the
case with harmony of statem ent; that about a month ago lie
“'S8 enjoyed by the sitters. Air. Even a ' , ‘ - .
ques_ had been told by the child that she, and her aunt, (a sister of
ho circle himself, which prevents auarc iy *
Mr. Taylor, who had passed away a few years ago, and under
Zoning the sure precursors pf confusion ^ ^ read
w f » whose guardian care the child said she was at that time,)
In a few minutes the president asked
.ilnhahet9 ” would he enabled to manifest their presence at Airs. Everitt’s
circle in a manner different from what they had previously
T hn, raps came in reply. “ Do you
Agam three raps. The letters of the a 1 *
.
The done; that the description of the female spirit who had
ln?'y ,all,:<l over, and the word “ reac vr-^JZ
oso by brought the flowers was applicable only to his sister referred
’Turds were desired to select a chapter
[)
A p r il 8 , 1 8 7 0 .
S L N D A Y COM'T.KE.M E S IN LONDON,
to; fiuui tin,ally, iltat tron i tiu • llH'lvl ih‘>« i iptions of Mrs. Hums
Util Mr. M
I, lii* wa> nabivd t»i roeo^uix) at oiivt* 11u■ l o r iii-it hi a -cries of SimJuv afternoon Conferences took place
{UVmflunk ot' other lie|i:irt.d nih'UilKl's mt \\\h Jiiiuilv.
(In- Cawiiili-.li IT,ums, on the Jnl inst.. at tlnve o’clock. Mr
Mr Sho|(KU'tl llHen ItrS”amt • parti.ill', enlraiiv fod ; and imni'
IV,-IT •n i-upii*d lie- chair, and introduced the subject by shewing
‘ kn ma-_;ne1 i/inj^ him from Iwluml. the nee. .-.iiiy which existed for those who lied an internet fo
di*teiy thrvie stunit*
lth‘h tV*LiItViI III tn 1to hiS III»riual <Foiiditii»n, and tin* iii i'\«>u> > Iiii h (iilli-m iMi-etinj' t, get her and discussing the best nieuns (|j
;> whuh 1b e ;it t\ Illir bar.i* tor .if the ph' iioim*iia piWlUvd eiuTK iiic i m IIn- niu\ **111«-111. He i '-lerred to l i e children s lycetij,,
ttelV ailei uitfil. M r. i\ obi. •nwas Nutferino from pain in one and o t h e r nieuns <if u.-ctirlne-s that were be tore the Bpii’itualist.s
oj‘ th
s, and tli r,-,- i lull an api fils were seen tv> ajipl'oarlt
the present tune.
him. Mi> Hun M aiul Mr. Shotiard ilistimUly saw a spirit
Mr. Hum- thought tin- persons who attended these rooms shouty
dr»\ruuf. out u dml*Ksubs'taiii■f front Mr. IVt bltv biva^t, alL*r e -neeiiir.11e I hem-e| \ i-h on i ine- object in 1lie first place. J he evea.
\f kh-ih SIRot ivr >jrinr tloOiliDI him xxith a wliitr- sub.staiiro, mv services wen not vet mi a sure and prosperous footing; henr;i.
whn!il SMIOtbed liH r pain , uud I'oitixigorated him. \ arious it w. uld he well to lalie such steps as would secure the success v
othel* spirit n werv■ H i’eii lia tit lomlat ico, onilcaxouring to luuiii- Ihe-e meeting-, which were ihe nucleus of the movement in tier
iiluce. Iie recojuineiided that means -liould he adopted for interest,
Sm [hrlUSr•Uv'.H tv»11
trie!mis ns U--t thoy could.
Maav i(t*. st ions were pul1 to “ .1, liti \\ ;itt\\liio h ho niis- mv t h o s e w ho attended the services by promoting congri-gatim,..
-in-ving and the u.-e of the reading exorcises in the <S'piritnal liar/,
wt*rvit in a -i*nsib at nl mntight lbrwaril uiamier; but thoiv There
was not enough of social feeling amongst the members of tf;i
*U !Uany ot.heir huiirits pros.■ut that this coiiM-rsatioii eonviejation. and he recommended the liolding of a social mcetin.,
rruptoil In tin ■ ilo-criptions of the sons. at w hich tea and other refreshments would be served, the other
was ifont in i
\n t‘tfort w.i< maiit4to diiscox or t In> name of the female spirit proceedings partaking of the nature o f a musical entertainment
)at whv■n Mrs. Hums pro-sod tlo- soiree. Acceptable talent could be secured lor that purpose; anq
w h o bnuti:itt the tlv; i \ u * r S 1
• v e i l mentally
UIU t * '
%
. ' e saw written
_
, in bright
r? lotti-rs, if a cheap hall could be found, the funds could be much augmented
not to night." Mr. Shepard read in a like manner and bv bv such an entertainment, while those xvho attended would fo.
:nptv->; •!!, tint she had let! earth-life a few years uti‘•- and gratified and more socially commingled together, lie knew sever:
ladies who were willing to provide one tray each in order to pro.
noud communicate mere directly with -Mr. Tavloral another mute
the interests of such a meeting.
rime. "Jolm Watt eidaistd, “ leek at the l i g h t - a n d
Mr. Fusedale agreed with the suggestion as to a social entertain­
ettisi ntedintn.s looked to the coiling, it was covered ment, and said lie knew some ladies who would Ire glad to contri­
» uh beautiful bright lights ot'variouH s h a p e s . The female spirit bute. He desired to know whether religious instruction was a part
was
te great advantage standing out in fine relief in the of the Lyceum programme.
fin ace; this interesting phenoteenon The chairman, in reply, stated that the object of Lx'ceum training
was to harmonise the child physically, mentally, and spiritually,
was
d i'eth by Mrs. Burns and Mr. Shepard.
was, therefore, in the highest sense religious.
After these pleasing experiences had been enjoyed for a andMr.
Barber said he had seen much of societies, and, from experi­
considerable time, a light was struck,and the lube was found ence, cuuld testify to the great utility of social entertainments.
sii.r.r.y
the edge of the table, its lower end resting
Air. Swinburne wanted to know whether strangers would fo
■ -Mr.
s‘s arm. It had been placed in that position by admitted to those entertainments. He regretted that there were
“ John V\ at:." Mrs. Burns distinctly saw this done by the not more opportunities for congenial society and exchange oi
spirit, and was going to speak of it, but the spirit motioned thought.
with his ringer that she should not do so, in order thar the
Mr. Peebles thought that inquirers should be encouraged to
rule rntgu: l>e found in a position where it could not have attend both the Conferences and entertainments. They should like­
been placed by the medium in the dark. Mrs. Everitt was wise be induced to put their questions and state their doubts freely,
not entranced when the voices commenced, for she interposed and the replies would add to the interest and instruction of those
s.ua" remarks, but was desired by the spirit to desist, as itin- assembled. Y et lie did not approve of opposition and discussion.
ancient spirit had once communicated to him the mode in which
his v n-al manifestations. When the light ap­ An
such matters were conducted in the spirit-world. The spirits all
peared. however, Airs. Everitt was in a deep trance, and evi­ differed in knowledge, and. therefore, in opinion; hut their object
dent iy had keen s. ■most of rhe time. Though no manifestations was to arrive at truth, and not to enforce their own notions merely.
■d a very extraordinary description took place, yet the gen­ Hence, each spirit rose and spoke the highest and best thought of
eral result ot the evening s proceedings was in a high degree his soul, and, when he had done, eagerly and respectfully listened
satisfactory and convincing, leaving in the minds of those who to the thoughts of others, no one trying to force his opinion or put
"'ere present, a vivid remembrance of a model spiritual seance. down another, however different his thoughts might be. One
A EASE MANIFESTATION.
A CASE OF TRAX&FIGFBATIOX.
object of life was to gain self-possession amidst contrary opinions;
and he hoped these Conferences would have this educational effect on
those who attended; their ideal object not being to tear down their
neighbour's house, but to build a better, and invite their neighbour
into it.
It was then recommended that some rules should be proposed
\ for regulating the business at these Conferences, when it was
proposed and carried that a chairman he elected from the audience
at each meeting, and that the subject for the following Sunday
should be selected by the audience at the close of each Conference;
the proposers of the subject chosen having the privilege of opening
with a speech not exceeding tw enty minutes in len g th ; each
succeeding speaker to have ten minutes alloted him, and the opener
to have ten minutes at the close for summing up.
Air. Slous suggested that greater publicity should be given to
these Sunday services.
The subject of next Sunday w ill he “ The superiority of Spirit­
ualism over every other form of religious organisation,” to be
introduced by Air. Peebles.
0>' the evening of the 3rd inst., Airs. Berry had a private
sitting at her residence, with Air. Shepard, the American
medium, who has recently arrived in London. The first, part
of the MMM took place in the light: and the manifestations
were, in the first place, table-tippings and answers to ques­
tions by raps. Air. Shepard then passed into a trance, when
“ Alary t )ueen ot Scots ” spoke through him. She said, “ It
® with difficulty that I can speak, having used the medium
tor the s.-cond time only •. the influence of mv execution tells
upon him (he manifested a choking sensation): nevertheless.
I have ivercome in some degree, and hope, in future, to do
away with all the disagreeable influence. I now can form
sorn<‘ few of my thoughts into words, and hope to state more
ot my spiritual -xperience at another time.” The spirit then
Air. Home has arrived in London, where he has to
desired that the medium should sit for manifestations from
spirits in her sphere, and gave the names of a number who give a number of readings. He was present at the
were SMoemtol with her. Airs. Berry having asked fora musical seance on Wednesday night.
test, that she might be certain of the identity of the spirit: the
medium'- thee changed and assumed the appearance of Alary
<^ueen of Scot-, as indicated by the best portraits of her.
A large gathering of the friends of W illiam and Alary
„
this manifestation the room was darkened, and “ John Howitt m et at the house of Air. W atts, on Wednesday
Knox ” announced himself in an audible voice. He described i evening, to take farewell of these illustrious writers and
his coiulnmn as being wry miserable, for he had experienced friends of progress, previous to their departure for the
hell on account of the injury and persecution which he had Continent.
inflicted when on earth. He was succeeded by the spirit of
a rollicking Irishman, who kept Airs. Berry in a state of merri­
The seances at 15, Southampton Row, are continued
ment while he uttered fresh jokes in a broad Irish brogue.
At the 'lime time streams of influence fell around the two on Friday evenings; Air. Alorse, medium. Wo h a v e no
sitters, and im igorated them greatly, while tlie ceiling became space this week to insert some of the interesting com­
studded with beautiful spirit-lights.' This concluded, after a munications on hand, but hope to give portions of them
sitting of three hours, one of the most extraordinary seances weekly in our future issues. There will be no seance on
ever witnessed during Afrs. Berrys long experience.
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THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK.
PERMANENT
ARRANGEMENTS
TOB THE COXTIXl*ATIOX OF
8U X D AY SEIIVICES F0 R SPIR ITUA LISTS,
„<f!i the £ abtnbisb dooms, plortimcr Street. Cungbum pilaff. iUgent .Street.
T h « SeriM of
commenced by Mr. P e b b l e s in tbe Cavendish Booms, Mortimer Street, k m excited a genuine interest.
An energetic and influential Committee has been fa m ed , the Hall has been secured for one year, and other steps are being taken,
to ensure the permanency of these pleasing and useful Services.
The Discourses and other ministrations of the Rev. J. M. P eebles have been so highly appreciated, that a unanimous
iln«ir» k»« been expressed by his hearers for his engagement as speaker on Sundays during the ensuing months. To do this
means are required: and it is also considered desirable that a fund be raised to prevent the movement front being encumbered
by embarrassments at the commencement, and, perhaps, suspension in the midst of a career of usefulness.
To raise the nect -sarv means, the Committee respectfully propose the following m ethods:
j - ; . , , __D on ation s are earnestly solicited from those who may be disposed to give aid in this form.
This proposal i3
meeting with cordial response.
Second.__A Guarantee Fund is being established to fall back upon in case the other methods fail to cover the whole
expenses. About £30 have been subscribed to this Fund, £ 2 0 0 are required, which, sums of £-5, £10, or £20,
w ill soon amount to. The Guarantors w ill not be required to pay the amounts they subscribe for unless it i?
absolutely necessary.
Third.—By letting seats in the Hall, and by voluntary offerings at the close of the Services. The most eligible seats are
letting readilv at 21s. each, for six months, and other seats at 10s. Od. each, for six months. Those who pay
for seats in this way can have them allotted and reserved till three minutes before the hour when Service i5
advertised to commence, after which time the Committee may allow the seats to be occupied by others.
Casual attenders or strangers may use such seats as are unlet, and make such contributions on leaving the Hall as thev
feel disposed. Thus, a free meeting is open to the public, yet giving all the opportunity of supporting it to the
fullest extent of their wishes.
The objects which the Committee have in view are,
Firit.__The holding of a religious service on Sunday evenings as the basis of their operations: consisting of singing, invocation,
and a discourse on Spiritualism in reference to religion. The model which Mr. P e e b l e s has instituted with so much
satisfaction to all w ill be followed. A Choir is being formed to aid in the singing, and instrumental music of a superior
kind is in use. Service commences at Seven o’clock precisely,— doors open at half-past Six o’clock.
Secoud.—A Sunday afternoon Conference, at which the facts and principles of Spiritualism can be more minutely explained
and discussed by a variety of speakers, where the questions of inquirers may be answered: and it gives spiritualists
and doubters an opportunity of exchanging thoughts and opinions, and becoming more fully acquainted with each
other. The Conference takes place at Three o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
Third.—It is under consideration to commence a Children’s Progressive Lyceum on Sunday afternoons, one hour before the Con­
ference, for the moral and spiritual education of the 3-oung, and such as might choose to attend.
These efforts at organisation, for the purpose of proclaiming the truth of Spiritualism, are respectfully offered for the con­
sideration of the Spiritualists in London, w ith the hope that a spirit of unity for truth and good-will towards men w ill actuate
all to do what lies in their power to promote this movement.
Subscriptions, application f o r seats, § c ., should be addressed to
J . B U R N S , Treasurer,
15, Southampton Hole, Holbom, IV. C.
W ill you, kindly fill up this Form according to your convenience, and return it as soon as possible.
Mb.
J. BURNS,
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as a Donation towards the support o f the Sunday
Fund to the amount o f £ ......... which / shall re­
Services for Spiritualists.
mit when I receive yonr intimation to do so.
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Seats fo r the ensuing S ix Months at the rate ofRlJor 10s. 6J. each.
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Inquirers into the Philosophy and Phenomena of Spiritualism shout!
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M i. M O E S B ’g SEANCES,
Gives Sittings, CLAIRVOYANT. PROPHETIC, W RITING,
IM PRESSIONAL, and PSYCHOMETRIC;
Also gives D i ag nos is
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Charges arc made according to the amount of time and labour undertaken.
N .B . The Musical M anifestations are not given a t the same S ittin g
All communications to be addressed to Mr. J. B urns ,
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A Musical Seance, at 15, Southampton flow, on Wednesday
Evenings, at Eight d Clock. Admission 2s. Od.
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O n F riday E venings .
The doors are shut at Eight o’clock precisely, niter which no per#15
can be admitted, A satisfactory introduction is necessary, and -1"
entrance feo of One Shilling to defray expenses.
Mr. M orsk is a Trance Medium, and tho communications are erf*
high intellectual cast.
No personal questions answered, but excellent, tests of identity are
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