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From :-
Ontario Society for Psychic Research
(Inc. under the laws of Ontario)
40 King Street. East
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
January 14, 1933
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that Ethel Post, of Miami, Florida, a trumpet and
materialization Medium, held a series of seances in the City of Kitchener,
Ontario, Canada, under the auspices of the Ontario Society for Psychic Research.
Before giving a public seance the Committee had the Medium give a sitting under
severe test conditions to prove that her work was genuine.
She was sewed into a bag with only her head outside and in such a manner that it
would have been impossible for her to make use of her hands and feet without
breaking the cords used in sewing the bag.
The results obtained, even under those severe test conditions, were excellent
and entirely satisfactory to the Committee, who were satisfied that the
manifestations were genuine.
The following were members of the Committee: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Schiedel, Mr.
and Mrs. F. Tylinski, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Seibert, Mr. E. Huehn, Mr. J. Bohnsen,
Dr. J. E. Hett and Mr. E. Hamel.
Yours sincerely,
The Ontario Society for Psychic Research
By A. H. Seibert, Sec'y and Treas.
"This Is It" by Jayne Cuthbert
If one were to step upon the shores of Lake Louise, or approach the Grand
Canyon, after much preparation and months of planning, one's heart would reach
the heights, I am sure, and say "This is it. The most wonderful thing I have
ever seen." It was not at Lake Louise or the Grand Canyon, but at a most
remarkable demonstration of "life everlasting" that my heart reached high heaven
and I said. "This Is It."
On Saturday evening, August 25th, 1945, at Camp Silver Belle in Ephrata,
Pennsylvania, a group of 32 men and women gathered to witness a materialization.
A materialization is a resurrection, for as our Lord and Master rose from the
dead on Easter Day, so at materializations, with the aid of a Medium, the loved
ones resurrect and talk with us of earth, even as Christ talked with His
disciples. This is a proven fact and it is regrettable that more Christians of
this day have not had this wonderful experience. It most certainly would dry all
of our tears.
Beside the Medium and her co-worker, who is known as the protector of the
cabinet, as I said before, there were 32 men and women, all seeking to commune
with those who have passed on to a higher rate of vibration. We who have been
privileged to sit in materializations know, without a shadow of a doubt that
"They are not dead". In fact they frequently are much more alive and animated
than we of the earth plane are. In this group of 32 there were only 3 who had
not sat in a materialization before. They were requested to come forward and
examine the cabinet to their entire satisfaction, to make sure there were no
trap doors or materials of any kind. This is the usual procedure, for these
demonstrations when honest, and I hate to admit that there are some who try to
deceive even in such heavenly things, but there have been some un- fortunate
accounts of such things happening in the past. The cabinet was examined and
found to have no door, no windows, no anything with the exception of just an
ordinary chair for the Medium to sit upon. The cabinet having been inspected by
all 3 of these newcomers, all members again were seated and the usual
instructions were given regarding no talking among each other while the loved
ones were on the floor. Of course those meetings and greeting from the earth and
Spirit Side of Life were permitted to talk for it is in this way that power is
generated for the materialized souls to draw upon and thus give them more
strength to remain longer. We were told how to hold the co-worker's hands to
form a battery, and warned against touching the forms, unless Silver Belle, the
little Indian girl who is the Medium's cabinet guide, gave her permission. We
were also warned not to step between the Medium and the materialized form as an
invisible cord connects the two and an injury to it could cause great harm to
the medium. All of these instructions having been made clear and all questions
regarding them answered, the light was turned off, leaving only a very low red
"spirit light". The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison, and a hymn was begun,
"There's a land that is fairer than day". How- ever, only about two lines were
sung when Silver Belle, with flowing dark hair, and radiant robes was out on the
floor asking, "Can everyone see me?" It was still a bit dark in the room, as the
light has been so recently extinguished, but in spite of this you could see this
radiant soul, who worked her way around the entire room meeting and greeting her
old friends by name and being introduced with care and formality to the new
members. Her love, and personal greeting to each one, is always a high spot in
each seance for those who consider it a privilege to call her their friend. She
told us that our loved ones were ready and waiting so she would return
immediately to the cabinet. We continued the song that was started and when it
was finished our loved ones were coming out to meet and greet us, with all the
love and feeling that they had always demonstrated while with us on earth.
It was not until this seance was well on its way, with no records having been
kept, that each and everyone there realized that it was one that should have
been tabulated from the start. Time after time there were three forms on the
floor at the same time, all talking to their loved ones from this earth,
showering them with blessings, love and kisses. The messages from those in
Spirit always thanking us of earth for granting them such joy and we of earth
expressing to them in our very limited means our joy at their learning the way
back so that they could grant us these precious glimpses of the heavenland thru
them.
While there were materialized individuals on the floor, talking with their loved
ones on earth, at the same time during the entire seance there were voices
singing in the cabinet. At one time there was a double quartet singing in
perfect harmony. And the thought again crept into my consciousness
When the seance was over, each and everyone was spellbound and we all stopped to
consider the demonstration that had been performed. There were 32 in the group,
4 did not receive any loved one, which left 28. There were several couples,
perhaps 6, which would reduce the number of 28 to 16. Of these perhaps only 6
received one loved one. However, with the 5 couples, together with the remaining
10, that would be approximately 16 received to a group of 3 or in the
neighborhood of 48 different materialized souls. I am sure that everyone present
would agree that there definitely were over 50 manifestations that evening in
less than 2 hours, which is something truly out of this world".
It was so remarkable and outstanding that several of those present were willing
to leave their names and addresses for verification. Among some of these were:
Mr. and Mrs. John E- Murphy of 1031 Front St., South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Murphy's Indian Chief, Tall Pine, materialized, who stood nearly 7 feet tall
and was seen by all to nearly reach the ceiling. He had his Chief's feather
headdress on. Mrs. Murphy's mother and sister were also with Tall Pine; Mrs.
Willie Greshan of 5 A, Willow Wood Apartment, Norfolk, Virginia was greeted by
her mother, her husband and her daughter. Both her mother and daughter kissed
her upon her forehead; Mrs. C. H. Twiddy of 621 West 30th Street, Norfolk,
Virginia, had her son materialize, remove her pocket handkerchief, tie it in a
knot and return it to her pocket; Mrs. Sophie Rees of Continental Avenue,
Baldwin, Long Island, had her mother, her husband and her daughter Faith before
her at one time, all reassuring her that they were well, happy, and all
together. Her mother and daughter also kissed her upon her fore- head; Mrs.
Charles Kensler of Sag Harbor, Long Island, was greeted by her mother, her
sister Emma who materialized for the first time, and her husband; Miss Margaret
King, whose address was not obtained, was thrilled by having her sister Callie
come to her, as well as her father Tom King and Aunt Eva, who had not previously
materialized. Her sister Callie had promised to materialize that evening for
her; Mr. Harry C. Gardner of Water Street, Elmira. New York, was greeted by his
lovely daughter, his teacher Doctor Roberts and his little Spirit Indian Guide,
White Rose. It is impossible with mere words to convey in the slightest degree
the joyful meeting of these heavenly and earthly souls. The peace, joy, love,
and gratitude demonstrated at these materializations, unless experienced, is
difficult to comprehend.
Silver Belle told us that they came faster than she could take care of them and
it is little wonder that at the end of the seance there was no power left.
Surely it had all been "used up" as you frequently hear them say.
Silver Belle told us that the power had been most unusual that evening and
anyone who has been privileged to sit in materializations knew that this was
indeed the truth.
It proved that great things can be accomplished when each and everyone strives
to do his or her part. The main wish and desire of our loved ones seems to
constantly impress upon us the idea that "they are not dead" and we are
constantly reminded not to think of them as such. They are "About Their Father's
Business", which as near as I could find out is a life of service, "seeking
their own in another's good", thus giving them a far richer and more radiant
life than we do obtain here on earth. "This Is It" my friends, a perfect
demonstration of our Easter Lesson, the truth Christ died to prove "Destroy this
temple and in three days I will raise it up-" (St. John II verse 19).
The Medium was Ethel Post-Parrish. The co-worker was Lena Barnes Jefts.
Materialization Extraordinary
Ethel Post-Parrish Carried From The Cabinet While In Trance
Five persons touch the Medium whilst materialized forms are on the floor. by Jay
Strong
Before a mixed audience of twenty-five people seated in the materialization room
Sunday evening, August 8, 1943, at Camp Silver Belle, Ephrata, Pennsylvania,
Ethel Post Parrish gave an "involuntary test" seance never to be forgotten by
those who witnessed it.
It is a great temptation to go "overboard" and adopt Hollywood superlatives in
describing the phenomena presented; however this would be most distasteful to
Mrs. Post Parrish. Therefore, expect only simple, factual reporting.
She Kept Her Promise
The preliminary addresses by the Rev. Lena Barnes lefts concluded, the large
light in the center of the room was extinguished and we found ourselves peering
at those opposite us; the outline of each individual being plainly discernible
by the illumination of the ruby-colored light hanging in the corner of the room.
After a verse and a chorus of one hymn, Silver Belle came from out of the
cabinet. In her best terpsichorian manner, she greeted old friends by their
first names, introducing herself to newcomers as the Medium's Guide and cabinet
worker.
"I am going to work hard tonight and try to get as many of your loved ones
through as possible. Just be patient, won't you?" And with her infectious
tinkling laugh, Silver Belle returned to the cabinet.
Silver Belle kept her promise—she did work hard. Singularly five Spirits came
in, greeted their relatives and disappeared. Among them was my own mother who
addressed herself to my wife and me. She referred to my wife's health and
assured her of a complete recovery from a recent illness and then discussed at
length a new venture that I am undertaking.
TWO Figures Emerge!
Silver Belle then called out from within the cabinet, "Mi'lena" which is a pet
name she has for Mrs. Jefts. Acknowledging the call, Mrs. Jefts said, "Yes,
dear, what is it?" "Mi'lena, I said I was going to work hard tonight", Silver
Belle continued, "And I am going to do something with my Medium I have never
done before." "What do you mean, dear?" There was a dubious tone in Mrs. Jefts'
voice. "My grandfather is here tonight and he is going to materialize for you
and I am going to have him take the Medium out of the cabinet so you all can see
her in trance, and then I want some people to come into the cabinet to prove it
is really empty.
It has been my privilege to know Mrs. Jefts for several years and I have, always
regarded her as a cool and poised person, but upon hearing l is she did not
attempt to conceal the agitation in her voice knowing that one false move might
mean harm to her dearest friend. Everyone present was warned not to touch either
Chief Baconrind, the Spirit Grandfather of Silver Belle or her Medium. Silver
Belle preceded her grandfather and held the curtain on the left open while the
two figures emerged!
Julian Ortez—A Witness
Chief Baconrind, standing at least six feet three, supported the entranced body
of Ethel Post-Parrish. Slowly very slowly—the Chief took the first step outside
of the cabinet. The Medium's right arm hung out rigidly from her body and as the
two figures proceeded toward the centre of the room, it reminded one of a
puppeteer carrying a life-sized marionette whose strings had been broken. The
locomotion of the Medium as she was led to the centre of the room appeared to be
that of an automaton. A faint glow from the ruby lamp cast a strange pallor on
Mrs. Parrish's face. The phenomenon was magnificent.
Silver Belle waited for the figures to stop and then called some of the
spectators into the cabinet—Five responded, including Mr. and Mrs. Max Klauser,
Scarsdale, New York; Dr. Julian Ortez, Wilmington, Delaware; Emily Fritch,
Reading, Pennsylvania; and Wynn Ellis of New York City. After these people
returned to their chairs, Chief Baconrind guided the inert Medium back to her
cabinet- As the curtains closed on these three principals of the scene, there
was an audible sigh of relief from the sitters.
Under TEST Conditions
To break the tension, Silver Belle laughed from within the cabinet and asked,
"How am I doing?"
In rapid succession, the following phenomena occurred: Ella Carter and a Dr.
Baker, both in Spirit, materialized for Joseph Graham, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
These two held the floor simultaneously and for several minutes talked to Mr.
Graham. Ella Carter moved from the centre of the room to her right and stopped a
few feet away from me—I could see that she was a very beautiful Spirit. Pointing
in our direction, she asked, "Will you two gentlemen go and verify that the
Medium is in the cabinet?" Dr. Ortez and I did. Ella Carter reached the cabinet
before us and pulled aside one of the curtains to let us enter. Dr. Ortez
entered first and then myself. "Put your hand on the Medium's head," the Spirit
directed me. As I did, I could feel the moisture of perspiration on her hair
caused by the heat in the tiny cabinet.
A Trifle Wobbly I withdrew from the cabinet and starting back to my chair I was
not surprised to find my knees a trifle wobbly. During the entire period of
verification, Ella Carter remained at the curtain while Dr. Baker and Joseph
Graham remained standing in full view of the rest of the sitters.
It was obvious we were all more than satisfied with the demonstration—that is
all but Silver Belle she knew she had her audience on the edge of their chairs
and she was determined to keep them there as long as her Medium had the strength
to remain in trance without injuring herself.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Klauser of Scarsdale, New York, were greeted by Mr. Klauser's
sister, Martha, as she materialized and stepped through the curtains. A moment
after the first greeting— and with Martha standing in the room talking to the
Klausers, a verbal barrage emanated from the cabinet, much to everyone's
amusement. The voice identified itself as "Senta", Mrs. Klauser's daughter. This
was indeed an unusual and happy family reunion.
Three Spirits Materialize
The next episode was the youthful son of one of the sitters whistling a tune in
the cabinet for his mother while Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Rice stood in the centre
of the room talking to the materialized Spirit of Mr. Rice's mother.
In conclusion, Silver Belle brought out three Spirit forms: the mother, father,
and grandfather of Mrs. Emily Fritch of Reading, Pennsylvania. These three
materialized Spirits walked from the cabinet to the front of the room passing
Mrs. Fritch who remained by her chair near the other end of the room. Then they
returned to her and the four conversed together for a few minutes. The three
Spirits returned to the cabinet; the two men preceding Mrs. Fritch's mother who
turned just before entering the cabinet to say a final "Goodbye".
Silver Belle, a moment later called out wearily, "I'm tired—I just can't get
another one out." It may be interesting to many to know that for nearly thirty
minutes after the seance, Mrs. Post-Parrish felt that she was still partly in
trance. I took her pulse almost immediately following the seance and while I did
not tell her at the time, it was definitely slow and labored. This was the only
physical reaction that registered.
None of us in that group who witnessed this astounding phenomena dare hope for
an early repetition by Ethel Post-Parrish and her co-worker, Silver Belle. Such
seances are rare, indeed.
(This article appeared in Psychic Observer Oct. 25, 1943 and is reprinted with
the permission of the Editors).
All the genuine photographs in this seance, August 8, 1943, are taken by Mr. Jack Edwards, they show the Spirit Silver Belle being produced by the Spirit World from ectoplasm by using the Medium Mrs. Parrish as a catalyst, showing from part way [about 3/4] the gathering formation of ectoplasm, to the complete materialisation of the Spirit to human form in No 6. The curtains were kept closed up until the stage of just before photograph No1 to allow the Spirit World to build up the energies that are needed to produce the ectoplasm for the materialisation of the human form.
Mrs. Parrish who is in a very deep trance is sitting in the cabinet, which is in the building in the Camp Silver Belle, [the camp or complex was named after the Guide of Mrs. Parrish, "Spirit Silver Belle". The camp to this day is still taking in visitors, in USA].
No1. Ectoplasm being produced through Mrs. Parrish coming from the cabinet and on the outside of it forming an upright mound/column.
No 2. Ectoplasm still unformed but beginning to solidify at the base of the mound/column, the feet area.
No 3. Ectoplasm still hazy and scattered. Features may be faintly seen at the top, at the bottom the ectoplasm is becoming more solid.
No 4. Spirit form getting more solid, the tassel on Silver Belles robe beginning to show.
No 5. Ectoplasm a bottom is solid, tassel and cord showing plainly; ectoplasm at the top beginning to show formation.
No 6. Behold a formation of the beautiful Spirit Guide Silver Belle.
No 7. After Mr. Edwards had taken 6 Photographs, Silver Belle asked him to take another one as she was fully materialised. Then because he was taking a little too long loading the unexpected extra plate into the camera, she said in an urgent voice, "Be quick before I go Uncle Jack". You can plainly see the reason for it, she is starting to de-materialize at the base of the ectoplasm near the floor. Mrs Parrish's link with the Spirit World and the energy was at that time diminishing.
At this period in time the Spirit Silver Belle was a very regular visitor to the seances of Mrs. Parrish.