TABLE RAPPINGand

AUTOMATICWRITING

ByALEXR. VERNER, F. A. I. P.Founder and Principal of theBritish Psychological Institute

Author of "Medical Hypnotism""Practical Psychometry", etc.

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PREFACE

In dealing with the subject of Table Rapping andAutomatic Writing, I should like my readers to givea fair trial to both systems for communicating witlr.spirit friends. There are numerous ways of gaininginformation, and also for convincing skeptics. Somesay it is all done with "Animal Magnetism," others say"Telepathy" (transference of thought from one mindto another) can explain a good deal. -That may be soin some cases, but then we must consider the facts aswe find them, and then carefully compare them and seewhat progress we have made. Some people have said"How is it that spirits condescend to come and lift thetable, or rap on the table?" To them I may say, whena person has passed on, he does not feel quite at homefor some time-his spirit has its longings for those leftbehind; just the same when a man goes to a foreigncountry, he does not get accustomed tcr the country allat once-his mind travels home on various occasions,but he gets used to his new home in time. It is just thesame with the person thaJ has passed to the higherIife--he gets accustomed to his new surroundings andconditions in time. He has to begin to learn the differ-

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4 PREFACEent ways the same as he did when in the natural world,and when we come to consider the time when he wassitting around the family table at meal times, we do notwonder at him giving us a message, or letting us knowthat he is with us in the spirit. But he knows howmuch we can stand; he does not care to scare us, so hemakes himself heard by "tapping" on the table or bed-room door, or any place where he thinks proper.Sometimes he might show us various colored lights;other times musical instruments are played, sometimesheavy furniture is moved. I have seen a large tablerise up from the floor, and I have been in a very largehouse that has been shaken by spirit influences, and thevibration could easily be felt. Some people object toinvestigate psychic phenomena, and then they condemnit. A person has no right to condemn a subject thathe does not understand. He should first study it, withan unbiassed mind, and have patience, and then seewhat conclusion he can come to. There is only oneconclusion he can come to, if he studies the subjectfairly, and that is, spirit communion is possible underthe right psychological conditions.

ALEXANDER VERNER.

PLATE II. TEST CASES IN AUTOMAT]

PLATE II. TEST CASES IN AUTOMATIC WRITING

CHAPTER I

THE HOME CIRCLE

In nearly every well-regulated family we generallyfind one or more of the members possessed of psychicpower, but they are often at a loss to know how todevelop that power.It is the best to start with "table tilting." Procure a

round table and let the members or friends of thefamily sit around it, with their hands lightly resting onthe table, palms downward, and in a short time a pecul-iar magnetic vihmtion will be felt; that, as a rule, giveswarning that there is a spirit present, and after severalminutes have elapsed, one of the sitters should addressthe table just the same as if he were speaking to anindividual. He should give the spirit communicatingcertain rules to work by when answering questions,etc., such as three raps or tilts to mean "yes"; one rapor tilt to mean "no"; two raps to mean "doubtful," andfour raps or tilts to mean "good-night." You maythen put a question to the spirit and see what answeryou get, and note it down in a memorandum book.

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going, which may prove very useful :-It is the best tosit in a darkened room, male and female alternately,not all the males together and all the females together;there is more equilibrium of magnetism when they areseated alternately. Sometimes the spirit controllingwill give instructions how the sitters must be arrangedso as to get the best results. In numerous cases thespirit will speak through one of the sitters, and delivera message that may be welcomed by someone present.Before commencing with the circle, it is a good plan tosing a hymn or two, or to have some sacred music ifthere are any musical instruments available, as it tendsto bring the sitters more in harmony with the PsychicLaws, and as a rule better results are obtained.

Sometimes the spirit will tell his name by means ofthe table. In that case the medium should repeat thealphabet slowly, beginning at ABC, etc."ann in a shorttime the name will be spelt in full, such as "JohnSmith." Then various queries may be put, and as arule they are answered in a straightforward manner.At certain times the controlling spirit will tell the con-dition of a sick person that may be a great distanceaway. At other times advice on health may beobtained, and various remedies prescribed, which inmany cases prove most efficacious. Sometimes foreignspirits communicate messages, but they are often hardto understand: hut with perseverance and practice youwill be able to understand them. Some of the most

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remarkable cures known have been given to sitterswhile under control.If you don't get any phenomena the first tim~ you

try, don't be discouraged; you must persevere, as spiritcommunion is not possible at any time, but only at cer~tain times and under certain conditions. The best timeto get phenomena is in the afternoon or evening.When you have sittings, it is the best to hold them at agiven time, say seven, eight, or nine o'clock in theevening, of about an hour's duration, as from eight tonine p. m. Of course you may sit at any time if con-venient, it just depends upon the amount of time theinvestigator can dev(lte to it; but by all means sit atregular times, as better results will be obtained. Peoplethat are in poor health will be greatly benefited by sit-ting in a circle, either public or private-by coming incontact with other people's magnetism or aura, theywill thereby absorb a great amount of vitality andstrength if the other sitters are in good health.

CHAPTER IlMATERIALIZATION

When you have devoted some timecircle, you may be able to develop a cert'power. One may develop into a goodspeaker; another may be able to deliverprayer; another may be able to "materialbeing able to produce a body like a livin!being in the trance state. Sometimes handand touch some of the sitters on variousbody; sometimes the hands are invisible, hIthey are visible and can easily be felt. V.having a sitting in a darkened room, youat the ceiling and in a short time you wip6I'ceive various colored lights which S~about the room and then disappear. I ha,like bright shining stars, and they have trathe room and then disappeared. I havthem go towards some of the sitters' he,vanish. Sometimes a face will appear t(sitters, but 'not all will be able to see it,it; only the sitter will be able to see it tfclairvoyant pow~r. '.'\nother of the inves:

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When you have devoted some time at the homecircle, you may be able to develop a certain psychicalpower. One may develop into a good inspirationalspeaker; another may be able to deliver an excellentprayer; another may be able to "materialize," that is.being able to produce a body like a living body whilebeing in the trance state. Sometimes hands will appearand touch some of the sitters on various parts of thebody; sometimes the hands are invisible, but very oftenthey are visible and can easily be felt. When you arehaving a sitting in a darkened room, you may look upat the ceiling and in a short time you will be able toperceive various colored lights which seem to floatabout the room and then disappear. I have seen themlike bright shining stars, and they have travelled roundthe room and then disappeared. I have also seenthem go towards some of the sitters' heads and thenvanish. Sometimes a face will appear to one of thesitters, but 'not all will be able to see it, or recognizeit; only the sitter will be able to see it that possessesclairvoyant power. 'A.nother of the investigators may

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be able to hear voices; they generally sound ratherlow in tone at first, but they soon become loud enoughto be able to be recognized. At times the voice willsay "Father!" IlMother 1" or it may call you by yourChristian name. It may also tell you their own name, orthe name of some person that has passed on. It is verysurprising to hear clairaudient manifestations, and itis also very gratifying to see the bright, smiling face ofthe spirit. They can show you some of the most mag-nificent views that is almost impossible to see in thenatural world.If ever you see a materialized form, whether it is a

face, hand, or the full body, you must not be afraid.If you begin to get nervous and frightened the formwill vanish. It is always best to speak to the spiritor vision and question it, then you will be able to seeif you know it, and you may also ask the apparition ifit has any message for you. If it warns you of anyimportant event or accident, or loss of money, or anycalamity, it will be best for you to act on the advice; ifyou do not, it may turn out very serious. I have seenpeople go into business and speculate money in shares,property, etc.: they have been warned not to specu-late, and they have been very heavy losers-they ha':ebeen sorry when it has been too late.

CHAPTER III

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

In all ages of the world the foundeious systems-Indian, Chinese, EgyptianChristian, have attempted to teach the un!Natural, Spiritual, and Celestial nature irJewish Bible and Testament abound wteachings, which thousands of years preto be found in the Sanscrit writings. Wethe Indian Vedas and the Chinese Bible;.ods in the Egyptian teachings, sculpture, aland were also taught by the Persian ,magicians. Before explaining the natunor Spiritual gifts, I will quote a few passaNew Testament bearing on the subject.the first Epistle to the Corinthians (char"Which things also we speak not in the'man's wisdom teacheth, comparing spitwith spiritua1." "But the natural man Ithe things of the spirit of God, for theyness unto him; neither can he know ththey are spiritually discerned." "But heitual judgeth all things, yet he himself is jman."

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hear voices; they generally sound ratherat first, but they soon become loud enoughto be recognized. At times the voice willrt" "Mother!" or it may call you by your:lme. It may also tell you their own name, or[ someperson that has passed on. It is veryto hear c1airaudient manifestations, and itgratifying to see the bright, smiling face ofThey can show you some of the most mag-ws that is almost impossible to see in therid.'ou see a materialized form, whether it is aor the full body, you must not be afraid.in to get nervous and frightened the form. It is always best to speak to the spiritnd question it, then you will be able to seew it, and you may also ask the apparition ifmessage for you. If it warns you of anyevent or accident, or loss of money, or any:will be best for you to act on the advice; if. it may turn out very serious. I have seenoto business and speculate money in shares,~tc.; they have been warned not to specu-ley have heen very heavy losers-they havewhen it has been too late.

CHAPTER III

SPIRITUAL G1FTS

In all ages of the world the founders of relig-ious systems-Indian, Chinese, Egyptian, Jewish, orChristian, have attempted to teach the unfolding of theNatural, Spiritual, and Celestial nature in Man. TheJewish Bible and Testament abound with spiritualteachings, which thousands of yca.rs previously wereto be found in the Sanscrit writings. We find them iothe Indian Vedas and the Chinese Bible; at later periods in the Egyptian teachings, sculpture, and paintings;and were also taught by the Persian wise men ormagicians. Before explaining the nature of Psychicor Spiritual gifts, I will quote a few passages from theNew Testament bearing on the subject. Paul says inthe first Epistle to the Corinthians (chap. ii. 13-15):"Which things also we speak not in the words whichman's wisdom teacheth, comparing spiritual thingswith spiritua1." "But the natural man receivest notthe things of the spirit of God, for they are foolish-ness unto him; neither can he know them, becausethey are spiritually discerned," "But he that is spir-itual judgeth al! things, yet he himself is judged of noman,"

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In chapter xii. 1, 8-10, 28-31: "Now, concerningspiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignor-ant." For to one is given by the same spirit the wordof wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by thesame spirit; to another faith by the same spirit; to an-other the working of miracles; to another prophecy;to another divers kinds of tongues; to another theinterpretation of tongues." "And God hath sent somein the Church! First, Apostles; secondarily, Prophets;thirdly. Teachers; after that Miracles; then gifts ofHealing, Helps, Governments, diversities of Tongues."

"Are all Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are allTeachers? Are all workers of Miracles? Have all thegifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Doall interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts,"etc.

Again in chapter xv. 44, 50, when speaking of thephysical man and spiritual man, he states: "It is sawna natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There isa natural body and there is a spiritual body. Nowthis I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot in-herit the kingdom of God, neither doth corruption in-herit incorruption."

In the first Epistle of John (chap. iv. I), John says:"B~loved. believe not every ~pirit, but try the spirits,whether they are of God: because many false proph-ets have gone out into the world."

Mark declares (chap. xiii. II): "But when they

shall lead you, and deliver you up, take nforehand what ye shall speak, neither d,tate; but whatsoever shall be given youthat speak ye; for it is not ye that speak,Ghost."

In the sixth chapter of St. Luke, 5-"And the whole multitude sought to tOtthere went virtue out of Him and heal,

From the foregoing passages sulliegleaned to show that the subject should Iearnest and unbiased consideration of allthoughtful people. I will, therefore, premy views of man's spiritual gifts. Everyand child has a body, soul, and spirit, wipertaining to the physical, spiritual, and c.These powers are more or less latent ibeings, and each particular power can beevery human being in the course ofthrough the ages to come.

Amongst the spiritual powers we pmbut little developed, are the gifts desiglvoyance, Clairaudience, Psychometry, Heiog with Tongues, Interpretation, TranlImpersonation, Seership, Inspiration, Autling, Discerning of Spirits, Materializationalism, Physical Mediums, etc.

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er xii. 1, 8-10, 28-31: HNow, concerningfts, brethren, I would not have you ignor-to one is given by the same spirit the word; to another the word of knowledge by the; to another faith by the same spirit; to an-\larking of miracles; to another prophecy;divers kinds of tongues; to another theon of tongues." "And God hath sent somech! First, Apostles; secondarily, Prophets;eachers; after that Miracles; then gifts ofelps, Governments, diversities of Tongues,"Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are allAre all workers of Miracles? Have all the,aling? Do all speak with tongues? Do,t? But covet earnestly the best gifts,"

I chapter xv. 44, 50, when speaking of the10 and spiritual man, he states: HIt is sawnooy, it is raised a spiritual body. There isi>ody and there is a spiritual body. Nowbrethren, that flesh and blood cannot in-ingdom of God, neither doth corruption in-ruption."cstEpistle of John (chap. iv. I), John says:believe not t:very spirit, uut try the spirits,ey are of God: because many false proph-me out into the world."eclares (chap. xiii. II): "But when they

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shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought be-forehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premedi-tate; but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour,that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the HolyGhost."

In the sixth chapter of St. Luke, 5-19, we read:"And the whole multitude sought to touch Him; forthere went virtue out of Him and healed them all."

From the foregoing passages sufficient will begleaned to show that the subject should meet with theearnest and unbiased consideration of all religious andthoughtful people. I will, therefore, proceed to givemy views of man's spiritual gifts. Every man, womanand child has a body, soul, and spirit, with power ap-pertaining to the physical, spiritual, and celestial states.These powers are more or less latent in all humanbeings, and each particular power can be developed inevery human being in the course of his progressthrough the ages to come.

Amongst the spiritual powers we possess, thoughbut little developed, are the gifts designated--Clair-voyance, Clairaudience, Psychometry, Healing, Speak-ing with Tongues, Interpretation, Trance Speaking,Impersonation, Seership, Inspiration, Automatic Writ-ing, Discerning of Spirits, Materialization, Impression ..alism, Physical Mediums, etc.

CHAPTER IV

THE UNSEEN WORLD

If a man die shall he live again? is a question thathas puzzled a great many of the world's greatest think-ers. Did ever a spiritual pilgrim return and assure hismortal friends that he still lived, or is there any meansby which ,ve can prove a conscious continuity of lifebeyond the grave? The spiritual answers "Yes," butthe skeptic does not believe, and demands proof--posi-tive proof.

I can do no better than reveal to the anxious en-quirer the result of my personal investigations in thefield of spiritual research, which have been very ex-tensive and has taken a number of years of hard study.Beginning by studying the lowest forms of biologicallife to the highest phases of human life, through thevarious chemical and evolutionary stages of life,growth, and development, onward to the metaphysi-cal, ethereal, and psychological realms of the spirit-ual spheres of the Hunseen world." Some people thinkthat they have to die before they can get to the unseenworld, or heaven, or hell, or eternity, but that idea iserroneous. We are in eternity now, and we always

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have been, and we always shall be, wheth,to be Of not.It does not matter whether we look upo

as material Of spiritual, because there is ranni11ilation of either our body, soul, or sutterly impossible: there is no philosophy,modern, that teaches it. We always have,we shall continue to do so, only in a differewe can commune with the departed unclepsychological laws if we so desire. By tIchemistry and physics we have enormousknowledge opened out to us, and their tnbe gainsaid. We can see the various chemiand compounds taking place, and it is all bnby lilaw," there is no such thing as "chanwe call the supernatural to-day may becometo-morrow. When we study the works of"Electricity, Sound, Light and Heat," alolworks on "Natural History" by Huxley awe get a knowledge of the real state of thimust use our own reasoning powers aft(studied the material, and study the spirittbeen said that mind is superior to matthave to be very careful what we call ITworld is only the world of sense, as we Usthe nerves of touch, sight, taste, smell, a:If we look at a man, we do not really swe only usense" him by the mind. It is th

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CHAPTER IV

THE UNSEEN WORLD

I die shalI he live again? is a question thatI a great many of the world's greatest think-ver a spiritual pilgrim return and assure hisnds that he still lived, or is there any means~'ecan prove a conscious continuity of life, grave? The spiritual answers "Yes," butdoes not believe, and demands proof--posi-

) no better than reveal to the anxious en-result of my personal investigations in theiritual research, which have been very ex-I has taken a number of years of hard study.by studying the lowest forms of biologicalhighest phases of human life, through thelemical and evolutionary stages of life,ld development, onward to the metaphysi-aI, and psychological realms of the spirit-; of the "unseen world." Some people thinklave to die before they can get to the unseenheaven, or hell, or eternity, but that idea isWe are in eternity now, and we always

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have been, and we always shall be, whether we wantto be or not.

It does not matter whether we look upon our bodyas material or spiritual, because there is no completeannihilation of either our body, soul, or spirit. It isutterly impossible; there is no philosophy, ancient ormodern, that teaches it. We always have existed, andwe shall continue to do so, only in a different way, andwe can commune with the departed under the rightpsychological laws if we so desire. By the study ofchemistry and physics we have enormous avenues ofknowledge opened out to us, and their truths cannotbe gainsaid. We can see the various chemical changesand compounds taking place, and it is alI brought aboutby "law," there is no such thing as "chance." Whatwe calI the supernatural to-day may become the naturalto-morrow. When we study the works of Tyndal on"Electricity, Sound, Light and Heat," along with theworks on "Natural History" by Huxley and Darwin,we get a knowledge of the real state of things, but wemust use our own reasoning powers after we havestudied the material, and study the spiritual. It hasbeen said that mind is superior to matter, but wehave to be very careful what we call mind. Thisworld is only the world of sense, as we "sense" it bythe nerves of touch, sight, taste, smell, and hearing.I f we look at a man, we do not realIy see the man,we only "sense" him by the mind. It is the mind that

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can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, so we have tobe very careful and study this world from a psycho-logical standpoint as well as a physical to get at a trueunderstanding.We owe a great deal of our knowledge and wisdom

to millions of spirits that have passed on; they havebeen a great help to us, we could not have managedvery well without them.We are all composed of the same primary chemical

atoms, but some have a greater mind than others. Allcan develop higher for their good if they will.

CHAPTER V

AUTOMATIC WRITING

To become an automatic writing mediumessary to sit at a table with a pencil andpaper. Hold the pencil as if about to writeof numbness or trembling will come overthe pencil will begin to move, and in a shorwill be able to write and answer questions trput to you, either mentally or in sealed pack.sons that you may sit for. To develop this Ftake a few weeks. Some persons develop s-andpoint as well as a physical to get at a truending.ve a great deal of our knowledge and wisdomns of spirits that have passed on; they havereat help to us, we could not have managedIwithout them.e all composed of the same primary chemicalIt some have a greater mind than others. Alllop higher for their good if they will.

CHAPTER V

AUTOMATIC WRITING

To become an automatic writing medium, it is nec-essary to sit at a table with a pencil and some notepaper. Hold the pencil as if about to write; a feelingof numbness or trembling will come over the hand,the pencil will begin to move, and in a short time youwill be able to write and answer questions that may beput to you, either mentally or in sealed packets by per-sons that you may sit for. To develop this power maytake a few weeks. Some persons develop sooner thanothers. It is the best to sit about twice a week. Every-thing should be quiet, and the mind kept passive. Insome instances the spirit communicating has given in-formation on various points, places, and things. thatwere altogether unknown to the medium. It is a veryvaluable means of ascertaining whether one's rela-tives, friends. or acquaintances in foreign parts arewell or ill.

The writing may not be very good at first, but it im-proves as the medium develops. Some mediums canwrite beautiful poetry, and in some cases music, whenunder control. Handel, the great music composer,

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wrote the "Messiah" through being under control. Hethought he saw God and the angels, and also the open-ing of the heavens. His hymns and music are full ofspiritual and inspirational power, especially the "Halle-lujah Chorus." A great amount of information onvarious subjects may be gleaned from a good auto-matic writing medium. I have seen persons thatcould not read or write in the natural state; but whenthey have practiced automatic writing, have in a veryshort time been able to write short sentences and an-swer variol1s questions. Sometimes the writing hasbeen bard to decipher, but it has been found to becorrect, although the spelling has been faulty, but thatdoes not matter. Others have been able to draw vari-ous pictures. The illustrations in this book have beendrawn by a clever young medium. He is highly sensi-tive, and when he commences on a drawing he sayshe feels something guide his hand, and he follows outany impression thus received until the picture is fin-ished. Some can paint the most beautiful pictureswhen under control, and in some cases they can paintpictures of people that have passed on, and who havebeen completely unknown to the medium.

In some cases "independent writing" is producedsimply by having a pen and ink and some paper on. atable and writing a question, and the answer has beenwritten without the aid of any person; but there mustbe some invisible power at work to be able to account

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"Messiah" through being under control. Hee saw God and the angels, and also the open-: heavens. His hymns and music are full ofmd inspirational power, especially the "Halle-)rus," A great amount of information onubjects may be gleaned from a good auto-iting medium. I have seen persons thatread or write in the natural state; but when: practiced automatic writing, have in a verye been able to write short sentences and an-lOllS questions. Sometimes the writing hasI to decipher, but it has been found to beIthough the spelling has been faulty, but thatnatter. Others have been able to draw vari-res. The illustrations in this book have beena clever young medium. He is highly sensi-when he commences on a drawing he saysomething guide his hand, and he follows outession thus received until the picture is fin...:ome can paint the most beautiful picturesleTcontrol, and in some cases they can paint>fpeople that have passed on, and who havepletely unknown to the medium.le cases uindependent writing" is produced, having a pen and ink and some paper on. awriting a question, and the answer has been,ithout the aid of any person; but there mustinvisible power at work to be able to account PLATE Ill. EXAMPLE OF AN AUTOMATIC

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for it, and that invisible power or intelligence is aspirit. Of course it takes a long time to develop thepower of independent writing; but automatic writing,as a rule, is very quickly developed. I have seen allkinds of geometric drawings, such as circles, triangles,squares, etc., as well as some of the most magnifi-cent architectural plans and drawings, that have beenworked out automatically.

THE OUIJA BOARD

The Ouija is a very mysterious little writing ma-chine. It can be used by one, two or more persons.By placing the finger-tips on the board, various mes-sages and answers to all kinds of questions can besecured. It is very amusing, and can be manipulatedby anyone of ordinary intelligence.

DIRECTIONS

Place the board upon the laps of two persons, ladyand gentleman preferred, with the small table uponthe board. Place the fingers lightly but firmly, with-out pressure, upon the table so as to allow it to moveeasily and freely. In from one to five minutes thetable will commence to move, at first slowly, thenfa.ter. and will then be able to talk or answer ques-

tions, which it wiLl.do rapidly by touchin~words or the letters necessary to form wetenees with the foreleg or pointer.2nd. Care should be taken that one

should ask questions at a time, so as to asion, and the questions should be putaccurately.

3rd. To obtain the best results it is imthe persons present should concentrateupon the matter in question and avoid (Have no one at the table who will not sit s,respectfully. If you use it in a frivolous sridiculous questions, laughing over it, you rundeveloped influences around you.4th. The Ouija is a great mystery, and

claim to give exact directions for its nneither do we claim that at all times ancircumstances it will work equally well.claim and guarantee that with reasonable Ijudgment it will more than satisfy your Ipectation.

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I that invisible power or intelligence is acourse it takes a long time to develop thendependent writing; but automatic writing,is very quickly developed. I have seen all~metric drawings, such as circles, triangles,c., as well as some of the most magnifi-ectural plans and drawings, that have beent automatically.

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ija is a very mysterious little writing rna-can be used by one, two or more persons., the finger-tips on the board, various mes-answers to all kinds of questions can be[t is very amusing, and can be manipulatedof ordinary intelligence.

DIRECTIONS

e board upon the laps of two persons, ladyman preferred, with the small table uponPlace the fingers lightly but firmly, with-

.re, upon the table so as to allow it to movefreely. In from one to five minutes thecommence to move, at first slowly, thenf wiJ\ then be able to talk or answer ques-

tions, which it will do rapidly by touching the printedwords or the letters necessary to form words and !;CO-tences with the foreleg or pointer.2nd. Care should be taken that one person only

should ask questions at a time, so as to avoid confu-sion, and the questions should be put plainly andaccurately.

3rd. To obtain the best results it is important thatthe persons present should concentrate their mindsupon the matter in question and avoid other topics.Have no one at the table who will not sit seriously andrespectfully. If you use it in a frivolous spirit, askingridiculous questions, laughing over it, you naturally getundeveloped influences around you.4th. The Ouija is a great mystery, and we do not

claim to give exact directions for its management,neither do we claim that at all times and under allcircumstances it will work equally well. But we doclaim and guarantee that with reasonable patience andjudgment it will more than satisfy your greatest ex-pectation.

CHAPTER VI

TEST CASES IN AUTOMATIC WRITING

On Plate II., Fig. [, is a drawing of the skull of ajudge, with the words "Have no dealings with lawbusiness." That was written for a lady who was introuble connected with a dispute about the price ofsome deeds belonging to some property. She was ad-vised to have no dealings with law business; but shetook no notice, and went on with the case, and lost over$500. A solicitor said he would make the deeds outfor $25, but there was more work than he anticipated,and he charged $50. She said she would not pay it,and went to another solicitor. He advised her to havethe case tried; it was tried, and she lost the day. Iadvised her to pay the $50; but she was rather firm, soshe had to pay for it.

On Fig. 2 we find the shape of a key. That wasdrawn for a gentleman who had held a responsibleposition for a number of years. I told him that itmeant a removal. He said he was not expecting toremove. A short time after he had a position offeredhim in a large warehouse. I advised him to take it;he accepted it, and has prospered ever since.

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Fig. 3 denotes a wedding ring. That wasa young lady. I told her it meant an earlyShe said that could not be as she was noBut, nevertheless, in seven months aftermarried, and it caused her to be greatlyShe is now in a very good position.

Fig. 4, "You will get the money." That,swer to a question that was put in a sealedThe person was very much upset about SOlthat had been left to her by a relative. Sfthat the money would never come; but it 'very short time after. She has had more failmatic writing since then.

On Fig. 5 we find a ship. That was dnyoung man. I told him that he would go ;sea. He said he had no desire to go; butvery speedy offer to go to South Africa, wbcepted. He is now in a prominent position,remarkably well.On Fig. 6 we find the drawing of an an

the words "John will get better with care."done at a private seance in our own house blady named E. B. She has now passed (higher life. We wanted to know about a reiwas lying seriously ill with pneumonia.under control and answered the question,she made one of the most beautiful prayeheard. Everything came true as she predict

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, II., Fig. I, is a drawing of the skull of a11the words "Have no dealings with lawThat was written for a lady who was in

"nected with a dispute about the price of, belonging to some property. She was ad-lve no dealings with law business; but shetice, and went on with the case, and lost over,olicitor said he would make the deeds outtt there was more work than he anticipated,trged $50. She said she would not pay it,o another solicitor. He advised her to have;ed; it was tried, and she lost the day. Ir to pay the $50; but she was rather firm, sopay for it.2 we find the shape of a key. That was, a gentleman who had held a responsiblelr a number of years. I told him that itemova1. He said he was not expecting to\ short time after he had a position offeredarge warehouse. I advised him to take it;d it, and has prospered ever since.

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Fig. 3 denotes a wedding ring. That was drawn fora young lady. I told her it meant an early marriage.She said that could not be as she was not engaged.But, nevertheless, in seven months after she wasmarried, and it caused her to be greatly surprised.She is now in a very good position.

Fig. 4, "You will get the money." That was an an-swer to a question that was put in a sealed envelope.The person was very much upset about some moneythat had been left to her by a relative. She thoughtthat the money would never come; but it came in avery short time after. She has had more faith in aut-matie writing since then.

On Fig. 5 we find a ship. That was drawn for ayoung man. I told him that he would go across thesea. He said he had no desire to go; but he had avery speedy offer to go to South Africa, which he ac-cepted. He is now in a prominent position, and doingremarkably well.

On Fig. 6 we find the drawing of an anchor, alsothe words "John will get better with care." That wasdone at a private seance in our own house by a younglady named E. B. She has now passed on to thehigher life. We wanted to know about a relative thatwas lying seriously ill with pneumonia. She wentunder control and answered the question, and thenshe made one of the most beautiful prayers I everheard. Everything came true as she predicted.

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Fig. 7, "He is alive and well." That was the answergiven to a question put by a lady that wanted to knowif her husband was alive or dead. She had not heardfrom him for eighteen years. He went to Australiathrough family troubles, but he sent word over toEngland with a man that used to work for him. Hiswife could hardly believe it, but it has been provedto be a fact.Fig. 8, "Don't go into business this year." That was

given to a lady, b-Jt she went into business. She wasin about eight months when she lost all her money.She has been sold out since.

Fig. 9. "He will marry you." That was given to ayoung lady who had been deserted by her lover. Shewas told that he would marry her, and he has done.He came back two years after.Fig. 10. "You must not buy the property." That

was given to a gentleman that wanted to buy a largeplace to open out as a business place. He did not buyit, and it was lucky for him, for a short time after thefoundations gave way owing to a coal pit being under.Fig. I I, we see the drawing of a coffin on a bier.

That was drawn for a gentleman that got killed. Hewas warned about an accident six months before ithappened, but he never thought that it would havecome true; but it did, and in a very unexpectedmanner.

CONCLUSION

Enough will be gathered from the forethey are only a few cases. Hundreds of (be quoted, but these will suffice. I havequite a number of drawings and writingsand I have advised them for the best so asto get on and meet wi th success, as well agood life, and in a large number of caseshas been readily acted upon, and found to tsatisfactory.

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7, liRe is alive and well." That was the answero a question put by a lady that wanted to knowhusbandwas alive or dead. She had not heardlim for eighteen years. He went to Australiah family troubles, but he sent word over tocd with a man that used to work for him. HisQuIdhardly believe it, but it has been proved. fact.8, "Don't go into business this year." That waso a lady, bt she went into business. She wasIt eight months when she lost all her money.; been sold out since.9 "He will marry you." That was given to alady who had been deserted by her lover. Sheld that he would marry her, and he has done.le back two years after.10. "You must not buy the property." That,en to a gentleman that wanted to buy a large) open out as a business place. He did not buyit was lucky for him, for a short time after thetionsgave way owing to a coal pit being under.II, we see the drawing of a coffin on a bier.as drawn for a gentleman that got killed. He.rued about an accident six months before ited, but he never thought that it would haverue; but it did, and in a very unexpected

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CONCLUSION

Enough will be gathered from the foregoing, andthey are only a few cases. Hundreds of cases couldbe quoted, but these will suffice. I have interpretedquite a number of drawings and writings for clients,and I have advised them for the best so as to be ableto get all and meet with suc:cess, as well as to live agood life, and in a large number of cases the advicehas been readily acted upon, and found to be true andsatisfactory.

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