As Chairman of the Lily Dale Library Committee for the past two years, I have worked with many wonderful volunteers in our community to update and improve our beautiful and historic Marion Skidmore Library. The present building was constructed in 1923, and contains many rare and out-of-print books written about Spiritualism. Our biggest annual fundraiser in support of the work that needs to be done is the Victorian Séance held during the summer season. As you can see by the picture, many wonderful mediums generously give of their time and energy to support this colorful event.

VICTORIAN SEANCE
Saturday, July 11,
2009
To benefit the Marion
Skidmore Library
Tickets not yet on sale. Watch the Lily Dale
Assembly website for the 2009 Summer Workshop Program.
Our 2008 Victorian Séance was one again a resounding
success. With the help of many willing and enthusiastic volunteers,
this event raised $3710.59 for the Marion Skidmore Library. All the
mediums were dressed in Victorian costume as you can see in the photo,
and this year many of the sitters were costumed as well. It was a
beautiful sight!
There were 116 sitters and 19 mediums who took part
in this colorful event in our 1883 Lily Dale Auditorium. Raising the
vibration with songs from the Victorian era was the Hutchinson Family
Revival, a western New York-based vocal ensemble. All sitters joined
hands around their tables during the opening prayer, and the séance was
ready to begin.
A few mediums had their tables moving, some tables
slowly tapping out replies to sitter’s inquiries, some in a more playful
mood, moving noisily across the floor. Other mediums demonstrated
flower readings, smoke readings, spirit art, planchette and mental
mediumship in various styles. The only complaint we had was that some
sitters found the noise from the moving tables a little distracting, so
this event may not be for you if noise from tapping tables and giggling
sitters would be distracting to you.
Following the séance, delectable cakes, pastries and
refreshments were served as everyone chatted excitedly about their
experiences. We’re looking forward to seeing you all next year!
Phone: 716.595.2194
LynneForget@yahoo.com
