Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-06
.sspirItual" Manifestations.


 Last night large audience gathered at Peck's Grand Opera House to witness what ! was claimed by the advertisers of the 'sshow'' as religious illustrated lecture with many manifestations, startling and wonder full, among which were spirit faces, "the organ on it's travels" etc., etc. The spirit l faces, however, did not show up. They were 1 travels" At o'clock smooth faced gen. tleman, with hair closelyscropped, stepped out on the platform and stated what the aud fence might expect if the conditions were favorable" He then requested that two elderly gentlemen be selected by the audience platform and state to the gathering their opinion concerning the manifestations that were to take place. Drs. Linquist and Ches- ley were appointed, and took their positions on the stage. In the center of the platform was square cabinet covered with red cloth, and having an aperture for the disclosure of the spirit faces, etc. A stand on which were bells, banjo and other musical instruments completed the paraphernalia. After the con- mittee went on the stage, Miss Eva Fay, the medium, made her appearance. The smooth faced man invited the committee to tic her securely to an apparatus constructed of wood and placed in the cabinet. This was done to the satisfaction of the committee and audience Then the lady's feet were tied, and one of the committee held one end of the rope which fastened them. A tambour- inc and d-several other articles were placed on her lap and the curtain closed. After the lapse of few moments the tambourine was played upon and also 8 small musical instru- ment. Then the curtain was drawn aside and the lady was seen seated and tied secure ly. Other tricks followed, given by the as- sistant, which did not satisfy the committee or the audience, and much dissatisfaction was expressed by hissing and strong words of disapprobation.
 The committee assisted to the extent of their ability by complying with the requests of the medium in charge. In this ,connec- tion Dr. Chesley particularly distinguished himself. He first rendered his coat, and then his vest, and such was his good nature that he would doubtless have surrendered his pantaloons if they had been called for Toward the close of the show another con- mittee was selected by request of the smooth faced medium, he evidently feeling very un- comfortable under the clese scrutiny and vigilance of Drs. Chesley and Linquist The new committee, however, did not fall in with the views of the Operating medium" and took exceptions to the way in which he per formed his mysterious manifestations. The audience at this stage grew more demon strative and the demonstrations were not of a very fattering charac. ter to the mediums. This condition of affairs caused the gentleman having the entertainment in charge to bring it suddenly to close, amidst the misses and denuncia. tions of the spectators. After the curtain went down Dr. Chesley jumped upon his feetsand denounced the gentleman who con- ducted the manifestations in strong terms, saying among other things that the medium had stopped at his house many times and had acknowledged ..that some of the tricks were performed by sleight of-band. Thereupon the manager reappeared and de- nounced Dr. Chesley for making such speech, saying that he was there on 8 conn., plimentary ticket, which created great amusement and roars of laughter. The au- dience dispersed uttering strong words of condemnation and threats were freely in- dulged in. In justice to the company it must be conceded that the tricks performed by them were executed with great dexterity and skill. After the show Miss Fay was ar- rested for giving performance without hav- ing obtained license. She gave bonds in $75 to appear at 9 o'clock this morning.