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vol. 4, p. 214

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from Adyar archives of the International Theosophical Society

vol. 4 (1875-1878)

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A New Manifestation with Dr. Slade at Leipzig University

The scientific investigation of the phenomena produced in the presence of Dr. Slade, which was undertaken by several professors of the Leipzig University in the months of November and December last, has been attended with the best results; indeed, I may say with results as splendid as they were unexpected.

These results are further confirmed by the publication of the book of the Professor of Astronomy at the University of Leipzig, Mr. Zollner, Wissenschqftlicke Abkandlungen (Scientific Treatises), Leipzig, 1878, Vol. I., of which I have just received a copy.

In the first part of this volume, printed last August, Mr. Zollner shows that, in the course of speculations on the fourth dimension of space, he came to the conclusion of the possibility of certain medial phenomena, viz., that beings existent in the fourth dimension of space (Vierdimmensionale Wesen) could produce knots on a continuous thread by a simple process of manipulation of matter—a process impossible and incomprehensible to us. (Three dimensional beings.)

At a seance with Slade on the 17th December, experience confirmed the reality of the fact, the possibility of which had been admitted a priori. On a string, the two ends of which were sealed and held by Mr. Zollner, while the remaining portion rested on his knees, four knots appeared in the space of a few minutes.

This phenomenon belongs, as you will see, to the category of what we know as the passage of matter through matter.

We have here the first attempt at a scientific hypothesis in explanation of medial phenomena; and more than that, a hypothesis which renders necessary the acceptance of the cardinal dogma of Spiritualism. The record of numerous other experiments will, I hope, appear in Mr. Zollner’s second volume, which is in the press. *

Thus Slade, who was attacked in the name of science, receives his justification in the most striking manner at the hands of science. These exceptional considerations have induced me to continue my German journal (Psychic Studies), at all events for a time.

St. Petersburg, February 8th, 1878.

Lament of the Prince of Choshin on the Dead his Wife

[From the Japanese.] Waking at midnight when the world is still, Alone I seem to drift upon a tide Of dreary waters, while the dying moon Sinks slowly, gathering all her tender rays, And leaving the dark-visaged night forlorn; Moans the wild wind, the air is filled with frost; My eyes are dull, but solitude and cold, Like cruel-throated watch-dogs, scare away The timid travellor, Sleep. I cannot rest; A dear face shines upon me like a star Through, death and darkness. Poor, sweet, lonely love! Oh, I would be the stone upon her grave, Or the least flower that blossoms on her dust, But for the blessed hope that I shall meet My darling somewhere in the silent land. The rock of death divides the rushing wave, But the twain streams shall surely meet again. Through the dim world the village temple bell Touches my ears, and every solemn sound Repeats her name whose pensive thoughts were prayer. My arms are empty, but my heart is full. And shall be full of her for evermore. [Japan Weekly Mail.]

The Dog and the Shadow

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Moral. A bird in hand is better then two materialyzed “Spirits” in the boots.

Editor's notes

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  London Spiritualist, No. 286, February 15, 1878, p. 78

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  London Spiritualist, No. 286, February 15, 1878, p. 81