becomes low and sensuous and those visitors from the other side that come to gratify these wishes are also low, base and sensuous. In other words, they are of the evil; they are the ones against whom we specially warned you in the May number of the magazine. Read also the article in this number entitled "The Prince of This World."

Those who are seeking the aid of the invisibles for the sake of sense gratification, for financial assistance, or for any of the earthly interests, are treading on dangerous ground, for, on the spirit side of life, the interest is not in material things. The interest in material things is wholly for the material body and for the evolutionary development of the race, and just as soon as a person tries to carry the material interests into the spirit world and bring the spirit world to serve his interests in the material world, he sins against himself and the spirit world; and the result of that sin will certainly be visited upon him, by his being mislead and, if possible, taken control of and made a servant to the dark and evil forces, and it would be better for such a one had he never been born.

is.

But those who seek God with all their heart need have no fear. They will undoubtedly hear voices from the dark spheres, but as Jesus said, "My sheep know my voice." If a person is honest and devout he will soon be caused to know the difference between the voice of the spirit of truth and the voice of the dark influences, and if he desires to know the truth and to live a righteous life he will receive intelligence from the highest source that will preclude the liability to be deceived and mislead.

But if a person has no hope in God, if he has no God beyond himself, as is so commonly the case at the present time, then he had better turn from all spirit manifestation, for it will certainly bring evil results.

BOOK REVIEWS.

"Notes & Queries” is a magazine of distinct merit: there is no other magazine that is so especially devoted to the gathering of the cream of the world's odd bits of lore, ancient and modern-and sacred. The reader has never to follow out some wearisome length to find a point of value; each number bristles with vital brevities, which, while of much value in themselves, oftimes call forth much from one's own store out of the hidden depths. We have before us No. 6 of Volume XXIII., a particularly good number. We recommend it to our readers; in fact they would do well, we think, to regularly subscribe for this magazine. $1.00 a year; 10 cents a copy. Do not ask for free sample copy. Address, S. C. Gould, Manchester, N. H.

"Man Limitless," by Floyd B. Wilson. 224 pages, in green silk and gold. $1.25. Address R. F. Fenno & Co. 11, East 16th St. New York City.

Contents: Man Limitless, Love, The Christ Principle through Intuition, Work, Control of Memory, Suggestion, Must Age Enfeeble? Pathway to Accomplishment, Children of the Gods, Shakespeare's Ariel, Spirit Aid in

Man's Unfoldment.

This is a new book by Mr. Wilson, author of "Paths to Power:" it contains much that is good, and well expressed, but we do not believe that it contains any ideas that have not appeared in several other books reviewed in this magazine: still, we do believe the book is worth the price to anyone. The matter appears to us as mainly good-very good; another portion only repetition of what has been variously expressed in many of the New Thought books; another portion is evidently well-meant, but harmful error. In the chapter on "Control of Memory," he recommends as a practice in recollection, to bring to mind the events of the past; but, as dwelling in the past is the most pronounced symptom of waning power-a characteristic of the aged and infirmand, because these old memories link us to the very evils which the regenerate person is doing his or her utmost continuously to eradicate, we do not recommend such a practice, even as a mere means to a desirable end-an end that comes naturally enough along with other attainments which are the result of sincere effort to conform the life to the spirit and purpose of God. We do feel, however, that all effort to perfectly control the mind is of the greatest importance, but it should be accomplished without revelling in the past.

"Freedom," a 32-page booklet, by Dr. Manuel Rivero, 36 W. 27th St., New York City, is another step in the right direction; it advocates due heed to the

law that, “With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again," that freedom comes by fully conceding it to others.

"The Seeker," A 24-page Quarterly Magazine Devoted to the Search for God And the True Self; published by the Association of St. John the Evangelist. Price 75 cents a year. Address Rev. G. W. Allen, Editor, Vicar of St. James's, Bradford, England.

We have read it with profit; its influence is like the pure air of the mountain-peak, because of the simple spirit of the Christ, which awakens, not only thought, but rest and knowing. We believe our friends would be pleased with this little magazine, and would feel in greater degree the spirit of holiness shared by our brethren of England.

"The New Way," a 32-page magazine, begins Volume 1, No 1 with the June issue. Address for sample copy, The New Way Publishing Co., 1107 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C.

"The Literary Digest" is a weekly magazine published by Funk & Wagnalls Co., 44 East 23 St., New York City. Price 10 cents per copy. We consider it well worth 50 cents per copy. It is, without exception, the most complete informant of world events that is published; it is truly a comprehensive, thorough digest of current affairs, literature and art, science and invention, advanced religious views from able sources, and international affairs, as well as departments "Topics of the Day," and "Miscellaneous," under which are presented everything of general interest.

It is a paper that we strongly commend to our readers, for we feel that from it can be obtained more general world news and substantial instruction than any other two publications of its kind--and that is saying, we think, the least that could be said by way of comparison, and as a saving investment. The only price mentioned for this magazine, is ten cents per copy, which indicates that the publishers do not receive subscription except through news dealers; but this fact may be easily ascertained. We advise each to send ten cents di

rect to the above address for sample copy.

A

SPECIAL NOTICE.

All letters that are intended for H. E. Butler personally, should be marked "Personal," and if they are not so marked, they will be considerd as general business letters and will be opened and attended to at the business office.

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHRENOLOGY, Incorporated 1866, by Special Act of the New York Legislature, opens its next session the first Wednsday in September. For particulars apply to the Secretary, care of

FOWLER & WELLS Co., 24 East 22nd St., New York.

The brotherhood of the Spirit is a school of life-not of theology, but of life-based upon laws and principles inherent in the spiritual constitution of man, as exemplified and interpreted in the life and teaching of the Christ.

It is the school and Brotherhood of a new life—the integral and perfect life, opened and made possible to men by the Way of the Christ.

Since history began, the ideal and promise of inspired prophecy has been the realization of this perfect life on earth, when "the tabernacle of God shall be with men." "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall their be any more pain."

The tabernacle of God with men is the enthronement of the love of God in their hearts and of his indwelling presence and power in their consciousness. It is the conscious union of man with God in unbroken communion and fellowship, the realization of life in God and of God in the life, in the fullness of His Divine supremacy and perfection.

It was the mission and the work of the Christ not only to dem