| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Miracle Mongers and Their Methods by Harry Houdini: one shilling. Back Seats for Children
and Servants, six pence.
Ladies and children may have a private
performance any hour of the day, by giving
previous notice.
N. B.--He displaces teeth or stumps so
easily as to scarce be felt. He sells a
chemical liquid which discharges inflammation,
scalds, and burns, in a short time,
and is necessary to be kept in all families.
His stay in this place will be but short,
Miracle Mongers and Their Methods |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The United States Bill of Rights: been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature
and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him;
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed
twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved,
and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court
of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed,
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| The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from The Memorabilia by Xenophon: suggest this teaching.[22] Not one of these but gives us freely of his
blessings; yet they do not step from behind their veil in order to
grant one single boon.[23] And pre-eminently He who orders and holds
together the universe,[24] in which are all things beautiful and
good;[25] who fashions and refashions it to never-ending use unworn,
keeping it free from sickness or decay,[26] so that swifter than
thought it ministers to his will unerringly--this God is seen to
perform the mightiest operations, but in the actual administration of
the same abides himself invisible to mortal ken. Reflect further, this
Sun above our heads, so visible to all--as we suppose--will not suffer
man to regard him too narrowly, but should any essay to watch him with
The Memorabilia |
The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from The Rig Veda: ye Holy, ye
Adityas.
5 Wide be the Doors, the Goddesses, thrown open, easy to pass,
invoked, through adorations,
Let them unfold, expansive, everlasting, that sanctify the
class
famed, rich in heroes.
6 Good work for us, the glorious Night and Morning, like female
weavers, waxen from aforetime,
Yielders of rich milk, interweave in concert the long-extended
thread,
The Rig Veda |
