n, of the destiny of the human soul as an immortal and
imperishable entity, came the solid ground on which to build a permanent
foundation for a social and industrial organization, on a basis of
unselfish, harmonious co-operation in perfect accord with planetary
evolution, and the real object and purpose of human life.

This strong combination of the working factors of the problem,
suggested to the mind of Fern Fenwick the importance of first attempting
to interest the minds of the people she wished to control, in the
question of immortality as a natural fact that followed the dual nature
of all human life, as a result of planetary evolution. Once interested,
she could then convince them of the immortality of the soul, as a
conscious, imperishable entity, by practical demonstrations through the
law of mediumship.

These demonstrations would make it clear to them that life on the
physical plane of existence is transitory and ephemeral; somewhat in the
nature of a very brief period of primary experiences; that life on the
spiritual plane of existence is permanent and enduring; that therefore
the pathway of progress for the human soul must be almost entirely
within the realms of the world of spirit; that this great truth should
have careful consideration when dealing with questions affecting human
lives; that the dominant immortal spirit of the dual individual
possesses a corporeal body, or mortal form, as a crude outward
expression of the indwelling spirit in its earthly existence; that this
mortal form enfolds all the possibilities of a life of eternal
progression for the Ego or spirit as a conscious identity on the
spiritual plane of existence; that the change called death is a natural
one, to be approached calmly without a fear; that it is really a new
birth, which does not disturb the continuity of life.

Once convinced of the verity of these great truths, all lovers of
humanity, all progressive people, all earnest thinkers, would readily
understand and appreciate the sacredness of human life, as the flower
and fruit of the planet--its highest expression; they would then be
prepared to co-operate with any progressive movement for the
advancement of the race.

To make the necessary conditions for the accomplishment of this great
work was the grand purpose of Fern Fenwick's Washington life. With this
purpose in view, Fenwick Hall had been especially fitted and equipped.
For this she had cultivated a large circle of