AND JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE. [REGISTERED FOR TRANSMISSION ABROAD.] No. 103.—(Vol. V.—No. 7.) LONDON: AUGrUST 14, 1874. Published Weekly; Price Twopence- Cfontents. BRITISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 0 F SPIRITUALISTS. The 1874 Conference :—Discussion on Mr. Cooper’s Paper on Physical Manifestations—Will Physical Manifestations Cease after a Time? The British National Association op Spiritualists is formed to unite —The Direct Spirit Voice—The Carrying of Substances by Spirits Spiritualists of every variety of opinion for their mutual aid aod benefit ; to —Conditions Influencing Physical Manifestations—Spiritualism in promote the study of Pucumatetegy and Psychology ; to aid students and Darlington—Mr. T. Evoritt oa the Direet Spirit Voice—Mr. Everitt inquirers in their researches, by placing at tbeir disposal the means of sys­ on Direct Spirit Writing—Spirit Identity—The Handling of White tematic investigation into tho now recognised facts and phenomena, called Hot Coals by an Entranced Medium—Supposed Influence upon Spiritual or Psychic; to make known the positive results arrived at by Mediumship of the Death of Friends of the Medium-Materialiaa- careful scientific research; and to direct attention to the beneficial in­ tion Manifestations—How is the Direct Spirit Voice produced ?— fluence which these results are calculated to exerciso upon social relation­ The Sensations of a Trance Medium—Spirituahsm in tbe Provinces ships and individual cooduct. It is intended to include Spiritualists of —The Roverend Maurice Davies on Spiritualism and the Church every class, whether members of Local and Provincial Societies or not, and of England ..................................................................................... 73 all inquirers ioto psychological and kindred phenomena. Dalston Association of Enquirers into Spiritualism :—The Report of the Council—Election of Offfceis — Friendly Alliance with the PERSONS wishing to join the Association and local Societies wishing to National Association ........................................................................ 60 becomo affiiiated, are requested to communicate with the Assistant The Conference at the Crystal Palace ................................................... 82 Secretary, Mr. Louis Freeman, Tor^k-hill Farm, Laughton, Essex, of whom A Trance Address on National Organisation............................................ 83 copies of the Constitution and Rules may be had upon application. A Piano Carried by Spirits........................................................................ 83 The British Association at Belfast ............................ *.......................... 84 ast London spiritual meetings. — lec­ Paragraphs :—The Christian Spirit of a Swedenborgian—Curioaitiea TURES giving information about Spiritualism are delivered every Exhibited at the Soiree—The Birmingham Spiritual Instituto......... 84 WedncednyE Odeningat8.30 p.m., at Mr. Cogman’s LeetureRooms, om, St. Peter’s-road, Mito-eud. Iespir3tien3t addresses every Sunday evening, at Tho Best Book for Enquirers. 2nd Edition. Seven o’clock. Admission Free. Supported by voluntary contributions. HERE ARE THE DEAD ? or, SPIRITUALISM W EXPLAINED. THE LIVERPOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY. Containing well authenticated and selected reports of all the different phases of modern spirit phenomena, from table-turning to tho visible materialisation of tho faces and forms of tho departed, and the photograph­ Oitice-Beaeebs doe 1874. ing of spirits ; proving by undeniable facts that those we mourn as DEAD ARE STILL ALIVE, President.—James Wason, Esq. Vice-President—-Mr. John Lamont. and can communicate with us; and that Spiritualism is sanctioned by Scripture, and consistent with science and common sense ; with specimens Secretary. of intensely interesting communications received touching death, tho future Mr. Edward Hope, 74, Busaett-s0gee0, Liverpool. life, and the experiences of tho departed. Also extracts from tho literature *Treasure'. — Mr. Chatham. Librarian,—0Ir. H J. Charlton. of Spiritualism, advice to investigators, list of books, addresses of mediums, and all useful information. By Fritz. Committee ofManagement, Price 3s. ; or post freo 33 stamps, from A. 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A Pamphlet containing full particulars may bo obtained gratis, HE object of thia Association is tho discovery of truth or sent post free on application to T in connection with Psychology. FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager. Tho Society seeks to attain its object by the following measures, or such of them as from time to time are found to be practicable. NSPIRATIONAL LECTURES BY MR. J. J. MORSE 1.—By frequent meetings of its members for conference, inquiry, instruc­ (Trance Medium). tion, mental improvement, spiritual culture, social intercourse, and healthful I recreation. SPECIAL NOTICE. 2.—By engaging in the education or children and others, for the purpose Mr. Morso will sail for the United States on Thursday, October loth, 1874. of developing their physical, mental, and spiritual powers. He has a few vacant dates for September next; early application is 3.—By the dissemination of knowledge by means of public instruction necessary. lectures, reading-rooms, the press, and spirit communion. Opinions of the Press. January 9th, 1874. “Every word was listonod to with breathless attention, and every eye riveted on the speakor, who, for an hour and a half, poured out a flood of SPECIAL NOTICE. eloquenco without stopping or hesitating for a singlo moment.”—Birming­ ham Daily Mail. “Ho (Mr. Morse) dealt with the various theories set up against Spiri­ HE LIVERPOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY tualism, and somotimes ho stated his argument so well and became so T having engagod Mrs. O. L. Y. TAPPAN for Sunday, August, 30th, eloquent, as to provoke rounds of applause from tho audionce.... As the MR. MORSE, whose regular engagement with lhe above Society falls on lecture procoedod theso demonstrations ou tho part of tho a^toneo became tho same date, has kindly consented to withdraw in favour of Mrs. Tappan. more frequont and pr,eteuged,’’—Glasgow Herald. The above society would esteem it a favour if one of tho numerous Spirit­ “ Tho address given through the lips of Mr. Morso was of a very philoso­ ualist Committees in the provinces could engage Mr. Merao’s services for phical and high-class character. • ’—Spiritualist. the above date. For addrdss see Mr. Morse's Ibt of meetings. “The address quito rivotod the attention of the 3udience.”—£'astbourne Chronicle. “ He spoke for nearly an hour-and-a-half. Not a hitch occurrod. Tho rations on spiritualism. — Magytebouo . address was moro or loss argumentative throughout, in parts it was really Music Hall, High-street. M3gytebeue. Dr. Sexton, M.A., LL.D, etequeet.”—Brighton Guardian. ------- v (EditorO of The Christian Spiritualist), will deliver (D.V.) at tho above Hall, MR. J. J. MORSE, Tranco Modium, is open to receive eugagementS in a series of Orations on the abovo subject, on Sunday eveninga, August 2nd, London or the provinces, to attend seances, or address public meetings. 9th, 16th, and 23rd, Reserved Scats Ono Shilling, ard other seats freo by All letters should he addroased to his private residence, Warwick Cottage, ticket only, to be obtained of tho following gentlemen :—Mr. J. Burns, 15, Old Ford. Bow, E. Southampton-row, W.C.; Mr. F. Cowper, 33S, Edgowaro-road; Mr. J. Maynard, 103, Lisson-grove; Mr. Whitloy, 2, We^ingten-terg•3oe. Bays­ mo THR READERS OF “THE MEDIUM.” Answer water; Mr. J. Hocker, 33, Henry-street, St. Jolm's-wood; Mr. T. Whitting­ JL to William Howitt's Lottcr on tho British National Association ham, 27, Warren-street, Fitzroy-square; and of tho Secget3gy, C. White, 46, Deraot-atgeot, W. Admission Tickets for theso Orations must be op Spiritualists. By Algernon Joy (“Iota.") Published by E. W. Allen, Ave Maria-lane. Price One Penny. obtained on or before the Saturday previous to their delivery. U THE SPIRITUALIST. Aug. 14, 1874. THE MANCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF TBUBKER AND CO.’S PUBLICATIONS. SPIRITUALISTS. THE HONEYMOON. Remembrance of a Bridal Tour through Scotland MEETING of the active members and friends of this By the Count de Medina Pomar. Now ready. In two vols., Crown 8vo Association was held on Sunday, the 26th day of October, 1873, to Price 21s. Atake into consideration the best means to adopt for the consolidation of the society. A provisional committee was appointed, from which a sub-com­ MR. ROBERT DALE OWEN'S WORKS. mittee was chosen, to draw up a prospectus. FOOTFALLS ON THE BOUNDARY OF ANOTHER WORLD. With The Objects of this Association