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stance mingled with milk would have thc desirable effect in restoring tlie vitality of the pile . As to its effect upon the skin in general it must be remembered that the brilliancy and freshness

of youth is nothing but the consequence of the vital energy which , in radiating to the periphery of the bod )' , introduces electro-galvanic action into the epidermic tissue . Therefore to obtain the

same results as in nature , baths should be taken , or thc face and body bathed with water or milk containing the Electro-Chvmical Substance , to

re-establish in the epidermic tissue , notwithstanding an advanced age , the action of animal vitality appropriate to the bod y and specially active in youth .

In indicating such experiments it will be seen that no pretensions have been advanced towards the creation of animal or vegetable forms , but only towards an increase in the natural power of

individual kinds . But it is considered possible to facilitate the development of individuals , taken in their primitive condition , and so to aid in the solution of the complete problem of vital

progression . Chemical science , it is known , is unable completely to analyse organic matter ; it is incapable of indicating the chemical causes of the varieties of animal species . No \ v , by the

experimental method we propose , it is possible that some approximation mi ght bc found which would account for the parts that animal and vegetable matter play inthespecification ofthe diverse kinds

of organisation inliving beings . Finally , it may lead to very important results in reference to the health and the normal longevity of man as a species .

Modern science , in its representative , AI . Flourens has lately shown us by incontestiblc calculations that the mean normal duration of

human life , has been , in historical times , one hundred years , instead of thirty-five years , as at present . Consequently , we must attribute the causes of the brevitv of actual existence to the

morbid virus ( original sin ) transmitted through generations . Now , by means ofthe Electro-Chymical Substance , we may perceive the possibility of cleansimr ourselves from that yreat sin

truly original to our material organisation . For if we attentivel y consider nature in reference to its powers of conservation , and in the incessant dibits whicli it makes to combat disorganizing

causes , one might be led to the conclusion that it is only fiom a privation of power that it does not always triumph . It would seem , therefore , that the Electro-Chvmical Substance , in ceding its

virtue to our economy will determine in each instance sufficient electro-galvanic and magnetic force sufficient to cause the eonsei vatiny instinct

or organic intelligence to draw imi . ee a profit for our advantage , and would reject by energie fiuidic currents the morbid causes of infection .

In this necessarily hypothetical explanation , we do not even pretend to the cure of diseases , but by tlie right use of the Ekctro-Chyniical Substance , to give the organic intelligence strength b y

which to disembarrass it _ . elf of the causes whicli , in destroying the health and beauty of tlie bod ) -, oppose themselves to the normal duration of our lives , as well as to the complete developement of

our intellectual faculties . Indeed , it is undoubted that vital energy alone endows us wilh the power of extension in rcard to our intellectual faculties , cither in their innaie or exterior aeapl . > tii . u . Vital ' -nergy , on the

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other hand , is restrained within the limits of individual organization , as the efficient result of the latter , unless , indeed , as argued by thc mesmerists , vital energy can be communicated in

various ways from organisation to organisation . It is therefore necessary to conceive how the Elsclro-Chymical Substance , in virtualising our vital energy , extends our intellectual and moral

faculties . Now , to enlarge the area of the activity of these , is to fortify the cerebral statism and dynamism—that is to say , it is to augment memory , attention and reflection , to extend the

powers of perception , prevision and induction ; in fact , to determine precisely the intellect , and facilitate the logic of psychological relations . Li a word , to give liberty to our intelligence .

In conclusion , chemistry at present , in its ignorance of the Electro-Chymical Substance , is obliged , in its quest after truth , to disunite , divide , and decompose the constituent princip les ofthe

body , thus losing in fact that which should be collected . The Electro-Chymical Substance , in its liquid or solid state , is identical with the subtle essence of electro-vital force . And it is

precisely because it unites that identity to its materiality , that it can become co-organic in transforming the systems which it vivifies into

as many piles , or electro-galvanic and magnetic elements , which henceforth , in performing their functions , endow youth with beauty and longevity with health .

In our desire to present a complete conspectus in the briefest matter . i . We have demonstrated by moral considerations the possibility for man to vivify organic

matter—2 . Wc have next explained the theory of the experiments which would justify this new scientific pretension amidst our era of renovation . 3 . We have subsequently shown to the

intelligent how , why , and by what power it is possible to eliminate from human organisations the morbid causes destroying health , beauty , and

longevity . 4 . We have concluded by explaining the reason ofthe marvellous power of the Electro-Chymical Substance .

The Hermetic mystery , then , is not it fallacy , but a positive physico-chymical reality , placed and kept by the arrangement of Divine Providence within the limits of man ' s attainment . In the

new state " men do greatl y err , not knowing the Scriptures or the power of God . " Of the advantages which the attainment confers , alchymy is

the least tu the estimation of the wise . The practice of the art is by a lengthy process , requiring scientific skill . C D . J . G .

I shall be glad if accomplished readers will communicate their ideas 011 tlie preceding document , of no mean importance , in the eyes of CRY pro NY > ius .

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Reviews.

Reviews .

The Evergreen ( Davenport , Iowa ) . We are always delighted to receive this neat , well-written periodical , for as respects freshness and vitality it is " ever green , " and full of the heart and life of Freemasonrv . There is an

" Editor , and an " associate Editor . " The baton is wielded by Bro . T . S . Parvin , Grand Secretary of Iowa G . L ., but better known as the Grand Recorder of the United States Knights Templar . His worthy associate is Bro . W . B . Langridge ,

Grand , Secretary of the Grand Chapter of Iowa , and representative from the Grand Mark Lodge of England . Both these brethren are careful , discriminating writers , and they appear determined to do their part towards making Tlu

Evergreen the Organ of the Craft in their State . We have frequently noticed articles from their pens of more than average merit , and what adds to the interest of the publication is the fact that the Editors , though generally in agreement , do

not hesitate to re-edit the thoughts of each other whenever friendly differences arise . Had we more space at our command we would certainly present a few extracts from the interesting issues now before us of August and September . Bro .

Langridge writes a most appreciative article on " Hughan ' s Old Charges of British Freemasons , " and as a " porch to the book itself ( the Editor observes ) and of great value and interest we have a pretace by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford . "

Bro . Langridge then notices the curious clause in the York AIS . of A . D . 16 93 , respecting the admission of women , and considers that the fact of " Dame" being mentioned also in other MSS ., " does not seem to agree with Bro .

Hughan ' s theory" ( namely , non-participation in the "mysteries " although received as members on the decease of their husbands , fathers , & c , with the privilege of carrying on thc Trade ) . " Master and Dame" are placed together , as if the

apprentice were equally under their authority , and bound to serve them both . " AU this we think may be true , and yet the women may not have been made Freemasons . Not one of the minute books of any ancient lodge has been

discovered which contains even an allusion to females being present at the euuteric meetings of the Craft , and our belief is they never were . Bro . D . Murray Lyon , of Ayr , the

popular Masonic historian , we know supports Bio . Hughan on this subject , and although we would be the last to dogmatize , it appears to us that to maintain otherwise would be in opposition to the known customs of the Fraternity for

centuries . Mackey ' s National . Freemason . City oi' Washington , U . S . A . Our excellent co-worker , Dr . A . G . Alackey , has just completed his first volume of the National

Freemason , and we can truly say it surpasses all the Masonic magazines hitherto issued , for its racy articles , learned contributions , and general accuracy respecting the arehneclogy , history , and laws of Freemasonry .

It is the most readable and valuable of all the many Masonic monthlies published in the I . ' niied Stales ; and the first volume contains more important information relative to the early customs and constitutions of the fraternity than can be

met with in a dozen ordinary Masonic publications . The first number of the second volume came out in October , and we have much p leasure in reproducing the editor ' s introduction . Wc hope his most sanguine expectations will be realised , and if he obtains his deserts , we feel

sure the learned doctor will have no reason to complain , lt is our intention to reprint a lew of the . 11 tides whicli appear in the National F-eeniiisun , whenever they are especially valuable ; and are now reproducing Bro . I lughaii ' s able atticle on Freemasonry at York . The following is the preface to the second volume : —

" When the promoter of Am in those amphitheatrical exhibitions which con tilitle the delight ofthe boys and the boy-like men of America Iirst makes his appearance in the circle , he accompanies his ti ' . K-. nt v . iih the- cheer !' . ' ! , but perhaps ¦ . 11111 :. rcssarv ¦ •> . | : ! a : ia ' . i ' , n . of ' i lere 1 am ! " Witli-1 out in the siitrli . est degree desiring to usurp thc