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FOR

LITERARY MEN, GENERAL READERS, ETC.

"When found, make a note of." CAPTAIN CUTTLE.

No 135. [7] NOVEMBER 13, 1920.

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THE RISE OF PELMANISM

AN

ESTABLISHED FEATURE

OF

MODERN LIFE

ONE of the most remarkable features of the last few years has been the rise of Pelmanism.

Pelmanism has established a New Habit the Habit of Mind-Training.

In the trenches we knew Pelmanism well. Every battalion had its Pelmanists by the score. And although we sometimes smiled at the fervour with which they praised the " Little Grey Books " we recognized that they were good men, who were training their minds on sound lines, and doing their utmost to make the best use of their mental facul- ties. And succeeding.

But now that Civil Life has come, Pelmanism is making greater strides than ever.

Not only have such distinguished people as : SIR ARTHUR QUILLER COUCH, E. V. LUCAS, SIR H. RIDER HAGGARD, E. F. BENSON,

SIR HARRY JOHNSTON, ARTHUR MACHEN,

GENERAL SIR O'MOORE CREAGH, V.C., W. L. GEORGE,

written enthusiastic articles in its praise, but thou- sands of people in Business and the Professions are taking up Pelmanism and finding it of the utmost value in their work.

A Barrister writes :

"How very glad I am I took the Course. Every day in an infinite number of ways, I am reminded of the advantages it has conferred. Quick memorisa- tion of facts, constant habits of observation, useful

aids such an the Memory Calendar, att contribitte to make life an interesting occupation. Your Course has quickened thepidae of my vitality."

An Architect says :

"Since I commenced your Course of instruction my efficiency has vastly increased. My income has gone up 300 per cent. I attribute all this to the Pelman Course."

A Clergyman adds :

" I feel that noio when I sit down to study I know how to use my mind, and that I shall remember the facts. My thinking in becoming orderly, and my memory retentive. The creation of Ideas has proved invaluable. I can do my sermons better and in much less time. Also I have gained confidence in extempore delivery. My power of Initiative has greatly increased."

A Manager chimes in :

"I doubled the turnover of my department last year. This year 1 am doina better than list. I am- always originating new Ideas and have vivid and well-disciplined imagination."

Thousands of such letters have been received by the Pelman Institute, and readers would be surprised if they knew the names of the people holding high and distinguished positions in the Empire who are enthu- siastic Pelraanists.

In the New Pelman Course, particulars of which can now be obtained, gratis and post free, Pelmanism has taken a further forward stride.

It has incorporated in its system the latest dis- coveries in Psychology and now deals, amongst other matters, with such subjects as Psycho- Analysis, Re- pression and Expression and the question of training ihe Sub-conscious.

The New Course is based on the experiences of over 500,000 men and women who have practised Pelmanism and in the opinion of "Truth," it repre- sents an advance of quite 100 per cent, on the old Pelman Course we knew so well in the Army.

Readers who would like to have particulars of this New Course and who want to know how Pelmanism eliminates quickly and permanently such weaknesses as : Forgetfulness, Indecision, Diffidence. Brain-Fag, Mind- Wandering, Weakness of Will, Self Conscious- ness, Indefiniteness and Lack of Initiative, should write to-day for a free copy of ' Mind and Memory.' This book, which fully explains the New Course, will be sent gratis and post free, with particulars enabling readers to enrol for a Course of Pelmanism on reduced terms, to everyone who writes for it to-day to the Pelman Institute, 635 Pelman House, Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.I.