This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of January, 1931, in accordance with request made by Mr. [W...] and Mrs. [459].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: You will have before you the bodies and enquiring minds of [W...], Mrs. [459], and [...], of Room 1240 at ... St., N.Y. City, and their associations and connections with Camp Ronah, Lake George opposite The Hague, N.Y., Camp Sagamore, same place; Arcady Country Club, same place; Yeshiva College, Amsterdam Ave. cor. 187th St., N.Y. City; and Mr. [257] ..., St., N.Y.C. You will answer the questions they will ask you regarding all of these.
2. EC: Yes, we have those conditions and relations, and those questions as sought between individuals as concerning the relationships, as respecting camps, college sites, camp sites, and individuals' relationships with same - [W...] - [459] - [...]. Also those places, individuals, and conditions.
3. In these questioning there should be more than just the seeking of that which will bring a material understanding between the individuals, as respecting individual responsibility, or the aid that may be given individuals, respecting places and conditions, and things.
4. These that may be given, applied in a proper manner, may bring that which is beneficial to all concerned. These sought for, or asked merely for the obtaining of that knowledge that may aid another in gaining an access to conditions to be foreseen, may expect same to turn upon themselves in a manner such as is sought to gain a foreknowledge of another. Be mindful, then, as to how, when and where such information may be used, and HOW same is applied in the life of each. Know well from what source it comes, and use in THAT direction alone. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) To what extent financially and socially have Camp R... and Camp S... been successful? (A) This would depend entirely upon the MANNER of approach, and what is to be termed a success. Financially, this has proven unsatisfactory for some seasons. In the last season the analyzing of the conditions, surroundings, financially
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were more gratifying. In the manner of approach as concerning the good builded in the lives of those attending same, and the social WELFARE of those so attending, these depend upon the manner in which each USES that gained in their own lives, as to the success that is made of same. More satisfactory in a GENERAL manner, if THAT is the idea of approach.
6. (Q) Can Mr. [L...]'s judgement be trusted in the organization of the camp? (A) Trusted, if the FINANCIAL side or conditions are to be considered first; yet counsel - or the social welfare of those so attending is to be considered first. As a whole, or generally speaking, trusted.
7. (Q) What proposition would be best regarding Camp S...? (A) That of the same manner in which there was the last analysis of the situation and the needs of same. This may be the best proposition in the division of the various groups that may attend, in the various periods, the various ages and the various instructors or various assistants in the various periods - these would be well to consider. That better financially, and the better aid may be had from the conducting of such by a proper correlation of the various ages and various activities of those so attending.
8. (Q) What gross revenues resulted from the operation of Camp R..., Camp S..., and the A... Country Club during the year 1930? (A) This is already known, except that which has been given.
9. (Q) Why does Mr. [L...] want to sell or lease Camp R...? (A) Incapacitated in the handling of same through the various positions or conditions which have confronted the body as respecting same, though - as is seen by the data that is furnished - these are in keeping with that which he gives as the outlook.
10. (Q) To what extent, if any, should Mr. [257] enter the picture? (A) That would depend upon the characterization of the camp itself, and his association with same.
11. (Q) Is there some better proposition in camps or otherwise for Mr. [W...] and Mrs. [459]? (A) These, as we find, offer an excellent opportunity for the development of that form of service each desire to minister or give at THIS particular period or season, and offers an outlet for each in their respective spheres of giving that service as well or better than in ANY, as pertaining to this CHARACTERIZATION of service in the present.
12. (Q) To what extent will Mr. [W...] and Mrs. [459] be
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successful in this camp venture providing their whole energy is put into it? (A) As is given oft, only that may be taken out that is put in. As has just been given, these offer an opportunity for each to serve in their respective capacities, in this particular field, and there may be expected not only a financial SATISFACTION (though not a most wonderful success in same at this particular period) but a most gratified desire in self to serve may be filled to its fullest capacity, will these [if these will] be set in their respective spheres of endeavor, and in a manner commensurate with that put in may the returns be from same. Well that there be sufficient time for the bookings for the various periods, of the various ventures and various activities of the various ages, and the various characterizations - and that there be sufficient time for the endeavors of each to be put forward in a manner that will bring the best results.
13. (Q) Mr. [W...] has written a book. What are its prospects? (A) This has nothing to do with the camps, though it refers to a portion of such life. The outlook for this, as we find, is not so good just at present. Later on, with some other developments, may be well.
14. (Q) Would Mr. [W...]'s abilities and aptitudes find best expression in Wall Street financial activities or at The Yeshiva College? (A) The college.
15. (Q) Do his abilities suggest anything else? (A) As is indicated, they suggest much in that of welfare or social service work, or in the camp life and camp activities. These may be made in keeping with the activities with the college, while they would not be in keeping were they directed in other fields as pertaining to financial activities.
16. (Q) Any advice for these parties? (A) There has been given advice in the beginning. Know what is being used, and from what source, and how it's approached - or expect it to turn upon them in the way it's sought.
17. We are through for the present. Copy to Mrs. [459] " " Mr. [W...] Three copies to Ass'n office