READ THE STARS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 312, 27 August 1932, Page 5

READ THE STARS

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a modern seer AUCKLAND FORTUNE TELLER APPEARS BEFORE COURT CROWN AND ANCHOR EXPERT

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Auckland, Friday. "In 1929 he was fined for hook- • making and in 1930 for playing | crown-and-anchor, but now he has { changed over to the planets that shine j above," said Detective Sergeant 1 Kelly about Donald Campbell, an j elderly man charged with undertak- j ing to tell fortunes, in the Police Court to-day. "Technically I'm guilty, but morally and mentally I'm innccent," was exactly how Campbell pleaded. Detective Sergeant Kelly said that defendant had been advertising under the name of "Zingara, the Astorolo gist." He invited those interested in hearing of their fortunes to write to him enclosing 2/6 and forward details for accurate delineation. The details required were the date of birth, imprint of the tip of the right index finger, and a sample of hair. The Magistrate: He wanted a finger print. Mr. Kelly: Yes, sir; and he got them too. Here is one of the pamphlets he sent out. I will read you a little. The pamphlet has a crown over an Indian's head, with the German arms underneath. It reads: "Dear Friend, — The power of prophecy is a special gift bestowed upon some by the Omnipotent in order that they may rightfully interpret future events for the benefit of mankind. It may surprise you to learn that it was I, who, while in Germany before the war, forecasted the Kaiser's downfall. In Russia, I forecasted the Czar's atrocious death, and when in London I predicted the disaster which befell Captain Hinchciiffe, and numerous other events too numerous to enumerate. Fill in details on the chart and send postal note for 2/6, j and I will describe the future before you. — Zingara. Peace be with you." Helped the Depressed Mr. McKean : Have you anything to say, Campbell? Campbell: Yes, your Worship. I succeeded in appeasing the minds of many depressed people and bringing them happiness. Campbell continued until the magistrate stopped him by telling him he did not want to listen to a dissertation on auto-suggestion. Detective Sergeant Kelly: Mr. Campbell, can you predict what the magistrate is going to fine you? "It is well known that some of us see the faults of others, and we are blind to our own," said Campbel. " "The old gentleman has never been to the countries he mentions in his pamphlets," said Mr. Kelly. "All his life he has been between New Zealand and Australia." (Laughter). Mr. McKean: Well, Campbell, I suppose you brought happiness to somo people, but I wonder what they \yould have said had they knovn that you sent them all the same reading. (Laughter). Campbell: "Peace be with you was evidently in vain . (Laughter.) The Magistrate: It certainly was. You will be fined £2. Campbell. Thanks, sir, you wont regret it. ________