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chemistry or of physics; and, though the members present have frequently recognized his descriptions as applying either to occult or to physical chemistry, it was obvious to them that they were entirely new to him. In spite of the difficulties of the work, which can be readily appreciated when it is remembered that the electrons on which the clairvoyant work had to be done are inconceivably minute particles, Mr. Hodson has been able to give valuable confirmation of the probable identity of the electron and the positive ultimate physical atom, and the section would like to express its indebtedness to him for his co-operation and for his willingness to submit to many repetitions of work considered important, and to carry out the investigations under conditions imposed by the investigators. In the experiments uranium oxide was used. This substance gives off electrons as well as other radiations, and the apparatus was arranged so that the stream of electrons passed between the poles of a strong horse-shoe magnet. Mr. Hodson was asked to observe the stream without the magnet in position, and also with the magnet in position in different ways. The point of first importance was to determine if the particles which the clairvoyant saw were actually electrons. The effect of a magnet on a stream of electrons is to deflect the stream in one direction or in the opposite direction, according to the position of the poles of the magnet relative to the direction of the stream. It was found that the particles seen by the clairvoyant obeyed this rule of deflection, and the direction of deflection could be observed by him when the magnet was placed in varying positions. In these experiments care was taken that neither the clairvoyant nor any of the investigators knew the position of the magnet until after the clairvoyant had stated the direction of deflection. This precaution was taken to avoid any unconscious influence of the thoughts of the investigators on the clairvoyant After some preliminary experiments to establish the most satisfactory conditions for work, it was found to be best to carry out a series of five or seven tests, and then to stop to allow the clairvoyant to rest. Two such series of tests are given: Series A. No.
Position of Magnet.
Observed deflection.
If correct according to Science.
1
N—S
Left
Correct.