As proof of the existence of clairvoyance, a case of drowning at Huddersfield was cited, in which after three weeks fruitless search, the body was found in the position and at the exact spot pointed out by a young woman whom Capt. Hudson had mesmerised for the first time.___The lecturer having brought his remarks to a close, a considerable number of persons went upon the platform to be magnatised(sic), and among them several females, one of whom the operator endeavoured to make clairvoyant. Whether he was successful I was unable to decide; but this much appeared certain - that to the enquiry where was a certain person? - what was he doing? - how was he dressed? - correct answers were given. This person must have had the mesmeric influence very strong upon her, as it was some time after the seance was over before she could be demagnatised(sic), and not then without some exertion. This was also the case with two other females, who had to go back to the room two or three times to be relieved of the influence; than which, one would suppose greater proof was not needed of that indescribable something called mesmerism or animal magnatism(sic).
Jordan and the Red Sea was the title of the next lecture in connection with the Institution. It was given by the Rev. W. Gibson on March 10th, and was a repetition of one previously given in Hastings, and for which in both instances he received a very cordial vote of thanks.
Musical Entertainment - Under this title - for they did not aspire to call it a concert - assisted by Mr. Funnel, realised on the 10th of Mach their two-fold purpose of amusing the public and contributing to the funds. The object in itself was a good one, and the manner in which it was consummated reflects the highest credit on the executants. The scene of this two hour's recreation was the Assembly Rooms, which was well filled by an audience of about 170, and resulted in the handing over to the Institution £3 5s. 4d., after all expenses had been paid. With this exception and the proceeds of Mr. Lewis's seances, there was generally a regrettable loss on the lectures, good as they invariably were, so that the Quarterly Meeting, held on the 14th of May, the accounts showed a balance due to the treasurer of £1 13s. 2½d. This small deficit, however was partly due to a decreased number of members from 190 to 173, owing to removals and other causes.
American Poets. This was the title of a capital lecture delivered to the members of the Institution by Mr. Arthur Ransom, of Hastings, o the 24th of March. In the course of his remarks the lecturer said his audience were not to suppose he had selected his subject as one in which he was peculiarly at home; but it had occurred to him that while frequent lectures had be given on English poets and poetry, the St. Leonards-
