Mr. C. F. VARLEY said that it was extremely interesting to find that, from almost pre-historic times, up to the present day, the records of all countries contained accounts of spiritual and psychological phenomena. These agree amongst themselves in a remarkable manner, as to the way in which spirits have manifested themselves to mankind. The present movement is the same tale over again, but with a much more extended variety of mediumship. Last Saturday Professor Max Müller gave a most interesting lecture at the Royal Institution, on the “ Science of Religion.” He proved philologically that the people who preceded the ancient Chinese, as well as those from whom the Aryan race derived their language and customs, had theological worship, and believed in one supreme deity; they also knew of spiritual communion, which ultimately became a prominent part of their religions. They have very early records of mesmeric phenomena, as well as of spiritual manifestations, which are to this day well known and practised in all eastern countries. At frequent intervals, in various parts of the world, these phenomena have cropped up in a manner which cannot rationally be attributed to chance, much less to delusion. Socrates philosophically demonstrated the existence of the soul after the dissolution of the physical body, and the ten dency of modern science is to confirm and not to destroy that belief. One of the great standpoints of science is the inde structibility of force, and, when any investigations tend to the contrary, it is at once concluded that the data are incorrect. Now what is life if not a force or combination of forces? It must, therefore, like other forces, be indestructible—eternal, (Applause.) Mr. MACKENZIE, in answer to various questions, then said that the mirrors used by spirits are devoted or consecrated to their use, and they object to employment of them for shaving, or any other purposes. Those persons who have the power of “call ing” spirits in mirrors have very rarely the power of “ seeing" also. One day he and his friends tried to get a translation of some Assyrian inscriptions ; one of the spirits fetched another who he said understood such things, and the latter asked that the pictures of the inscriptions should be laid before the mirror The seeress saw him place a long roll over the plates, and when he lifted it up, the scroll was covered with printed marks apparently accurate copies of the writings on the plates. He rolled up the scroll, and appointed a time for them to be present again to receive the translation. The seeress was there at the appointed hour, but owing to some misunderstanding as to the time, the other persons were not. The spirit was there at the instant appointed, as is always the case, but finding the auditory absent, he exhibited a scroll for one instant, to show that he had a translation, then put on an indignant look and walked off. They never saw him again. As to what Dr. Carter Blake said about evidence, what could be more complete than the written attestation of Captain Burton, who had such a high reputation to lose ? Captain Burton said that the facts were unquestionably true. Did Dr. Carter Blake say that the Captain had written a wilful lie? He (Mr. Mackenzie) was not in the habit of reading books on such subjects as those written upon by Dr. Mizaldus, but if he had ever heard Mizaldus name before, how could that account for his mother writing it out? As for the facts he had seen, and faithfully recorded at the time, he was ready to take his volumes of manuscript into any court of justice, and affirm that he had witnessed all the facts stated therein. The facts were strange ones, but Mr. Varley, without fearing the opinion of the world, had very nobly given testimony in public, that facts equally strange were true. Mr. BURNS said that one person then present in the room had been to one of Mrs. Mary Marshall’s séances, and found everything unsatisfactory and inconclusive ; another person also in the room, had been to Mrs. Marshall’s and received the most unquestionable evidence of the existence of de parted spirits. Perhaps the latter person was what Mr. Mackenzie would describe as a good “caller” of mirror spirits, the said caller being probably a person who possesses powers complementary to those of the medium. Very warm votes of thanks were unanimously accorded to the lecturer and the chairman, and the proceedings closed. Ir Dr. Newton, the healing medium, leaves New York on the day at present fixed, he will reach England about a week before the end of April. SUNDAY SERVICES FOR SPIRITUALISTS.—At the close of the Sunday evening meeting at the Cavendish Rooms, the proceedings at which are reported in another column, a short discussion took place about the desirability of making the meetings permanent. Mr. Luxmoore made a sensible speech, to the effect that one or two public addresses from incompetent speakers will do Spiritualism more harm than six months' work by competent men will do good. He therefore thought that the committee, who have very wisely secured the right to use the hall for a lengthened period, should print a prospectus letting the public know the particulars of the plan they are asked to aid. This advice has been followed, and it is emi nently satisfactory to find that the permanent engagement of Mr. J. M. Peebles to conduct the meetings is contemplated. The prospectus is incomplete, in that it does not state who the members of the committee are, whether they are to be elected by the other subscribers or by themselves ; in short, no “ constitution ” is published. A MUSICAL MEDIUM.—Last Wednesday, Mr. Jesse B. Shepard arrived in England from New York, and he has shown us extracts from American newspapers, stating that he has very remarkable musical powers, conferred upon him by spirits. One of the published descriptions of his séances is signed by five members of Congress. He cannot read music, and until his mediumship was developed, knew nothing of it. One newspaper says—“ He is the greatest male soprano living. His voice is clear and full, and cannot be distinguished from that of a female soprano. It is certainly one of the most remarkable gifts ever conferred upon the male sex. Our readers can form some idea of the power and scope of his voice when we say that he rises to E flat, which is only one note below the great Jenny Lind, and equal to the famous In playing musical instruments his fingers are Parepa." moved with great velocity. Another newspaper states- " His voice in one instance reached to high D flat, apparently with perfect ease. He says that he can reach E flat. His in strumental performances are equally fine ; he rendered some of the most difficult passages with perfect ease and without a false note. The most remarkable feature of his playing is that he can reach an octave and a half (12 keys), and frequently does so in making a longrun. He is only about nineteen years of age.” We believe that to-morrow evening he will be present at a meeting at 15, Southampton-row, Holborn, W.C., when those who are present will have an opportunity of wit nessing his powers, and of forming an opinion for themselves, respecting the extent to which he is aided by unseen friends.