THE SUNDERLAND DAILY ECHO

Sunderland, Durham, England

22 May 1917

(page 5)

THE THREE M’S.

London Fortune-Telling Case.

The Mysteria Mystica Maxima case was resumed at Marlborough Street Police Court to-day, when Mary Davies, described as an authoress and preacher, of Regent Street, was charged with pretending to tell fortunes.

At the previous hearing evidence was given of the accused sitting on the King of Throne Chair, wearing regalia similar to a Master of Freemasons, with other people wearing Masonic aprons. It was alleged a society called the Order of the Temple of the Orient was carried on, and evidence of fortune-telling was given.

Inspector Curry, recalled for cross-examination, was asked if he found appreciative letters from Sir Oliver Lodge as to accused’s mystical powers as a Spiritualist. He said one letter was appreciative, but not from Sir Oliver Lodge.

A lady police witness said the accused gave cheering talk and prayer.