The Case for Spirit Photography: With corroborative evidence by experienced researchers and photographersDoyle, Arthur Conan
Religion
The Case for Spirit Photography: With corroborative evidence by experienced researchers and photographers
Doyle, Arthur Conan
Spirit photography; Spiritualism
(_Signed_) J. HIGGINBOTTOM.
_Lees House, Norton Lees, Sheffield._
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Proof from MRS. E. PICKUP, OF 40, WATERLOO ROAD, BURNLEY, LANCS.
(_A strongly evidential case which describes how the sitter
visited the Crewe Circle as an absolute stranger and without
even an appointment, and secured a striking likeness of her
deceased husband. (See Figs. 28 and 29.) Extract from an
original letter to Mr. Hope._)
No words of mine can express my gratitude to you since receiving the
photos this morning. The extra one is my dear husband, and just as I
prayed he might come—an exact copy of the one I had at home and the one I
liked best. Every detail is so clear and correct, even to the dimple in
the chin. What could be more convincing, when I came to you an absolute
stranger and without even an appointment?
That visit will remain imprinted on my memory as one of the brightest
days in my life. I am sure after such evidence as this and the way
in which you carried out your work, I need never suffer the pangs of
loneliness again, because I believe that God has taken him to a higher
sphere. He will still guide me and watch over me so long as I do my part
by keeping in touch with God and His divine laws.
I don’t know that I could ask for anything more. My cup is full and
overflowing. I trust that others who come to you may get as good results,
that they, too, may know the joy and happiness it brings.
(_Signed_) E. PICKUP.
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From MRS. RISKER, LATE OF DARLASTON
(_An excellent case, in which the sitter secured an undoubted
likeness of her husband. A number of questions were submitted
to Mrs. Risker, and her replies are given hereunder._)
I have great pleasure in answering the questions you ask.
Question No. 1.—If there is the slightest doubt concerning “extra”?
None whatever.
Question No. 2.—Whether Mr. Hope or any one connected with the Crewe
Circle knew Mr. Risker before his death, or had seen any photograph of
him prior to visiting Crewe for this sitting?
No. The first time I ever knew of Mr. Hope or the Crewe Circle was
through an article written by Miss Stead in _Nash’s Magazine_ during the
latter part of 1916 (after my husband’s death, which occurred August
15th, 1916).
Question No. 3.—In what manner did I get into touch with Crewe Circle?
The article which Miss Stead wrote appealed to me, and knowing Miss
Stead (by repute) to be a straightforward woman, the thought came, “Here
apparently is a tangible proof of the after-life.” Thereupon I did not
rest until I found out the address. Some weeks later, a lady from Runcorn
who knew nothing of me gave me the address of Mr. Hope.
Since above I have paid six visits and have had nine results—seven
“extras” and two “skotographs”; upon five visits I have taken my own
plates from Darlaston.
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