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General ReportOF T H E

F IF T Y -S E C O N D

A n n i v e r s a r y a n d C o n v e n t i o n

OF T H E

T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y

H e l d a t A d y a r

December 23rd to 29th, 1927

THEOSOPHICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE Adyar, Madras, India

Indian Book Shop, Benares

1928

CONTENTSPAGB

I. The Presidential Address . . . 1I I. The Headquarters . . . . 2 3

Treasurer’s Report . . . . 2 5I I i . Sectional Report . . 3 9

T.S. in America . . . 4 1,, England . 4 4,, India . . 5 1,, Australia . . . . . 5 5,, Sweden . . 6 0

New Zealand . . . . 6 1,, The Netherlands . . . 6 3.. France . . . . . 6 7,, Italy (A 'ot Received) . . . . 7 1,, Germany . . 7 3,, Cuba . . 7 8,, Hungary . 9 0,, Finland . 9 3,, Russia (Outside Russia) . . . 9 6,, Czechoslovakia . . . . 9 9., South Africa . . . . . 102,, Scotland . . . . . . 104,, Switzerland (N o t Received) . . 107,, Belgium . . . . . . 109,, Dutch East Indies . . . . . I l l,, Burma . . . . . . 115„ Austria . . . . . . 119,, Norway . . . . . . 122„ Egypt {N o t Received) . . . . 127,, Denmark . . . . . . 129

Ireland . . . . . . 131Mexico . . . . . . 133

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VI.

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PAGET.IS. in Canada . . . . . 135

,, Argentina . . . . . 140„ Chile . . . . . 143,, Brazil {N o t Received) . 147,, Bulgaria . . . . 149,, Iceland . . . . L50,. Spain {N o t Received) . 153,, Portugal . . . . . 155,, Wales . . . . . 160

Boland {N o t Received) . 161,, Uruguay . . . . . 163.,, Porto Rico {N o t Received) . . 165,, Roumanie . . . . . 167,, Yugoslavia . . . . . 170,, Ceylon . . . . . 172

Unsectionalised . . . . . 177China . . . . . . 179All-India Federation of Young Theosophists . 185Singapore Lodge . . . . . 188T.S. Federation in Egypt . . 193Central America and Colombia . 195

The T.S. Outposts in the Wilderness. . 199Nairobi Lodge . . . . 201Barbados Lodge, T.S. . 205Canadian Theosophical Federation . 207Theosophical Activities in Greece . . 210

The Adyar Library . . . . . 213The Adyar Library . . . . . 215

Books Published during 1927 . • 221Subsidiary Activities . . . . . 225

The Bralnnavidya Aslirama . 227Theosophical World University • 228Theosophical World-University Association 234Theosophical Educational Trust . 235“ Krishnftshram ” . 238The Olcott Panchamu Free Schools af 240

„ „ „ „ Secretary-Treasurer’sReport . . . . . • • 244

The Round Table in Australia . • 250

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PAGEThe Order of the Brothers of Service . . . 252

International Fe llo w sh ip in A rts and Grafts 253

T .S . M uslim Association . . . . . 256

Association of H ebrew Theosophists . . . 259

Abstract of the Report of the T . S. Em ployees Co

operative Credit Society . . . . . 261

Report of the A dyar Co-operative Stores Ltd . . 263

Theosophical M edical League . . . . 265

IX . The T .S . M em orandum of Association . • 267

X . General Council and Officers for 1927— 28 . . 281

X L Minutes of the Goneral C o u n cil, T .S . . . 288

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

THE FIFTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

T H E P R E S I D E N T I A L A D D R E S S

Brethren :Once more from the Chair to which you re-elected me for the third

time in 1921 I bid you a warm and glad welcome to the Central

Headquarters in the physical world of our M asters’ Theosophical

Society. W e have come to the last half-year of my term of office, and

I render to you my report of the ever-spreading activities of our beloved

Society. But you w ill join me first in our annual invocation to Those

who arc our Guides, leading us from the unreal to the R eal, from

darkness to Light, from death to Im m ortality :

M ay Those who are the embodiment of Love Im m ortal, bless with

Their protection the Society established to do Their W ill on earth ; may

They ever guard it by Their Power, inspire it with Their W isdom, and

energise it by Their A ctiv ity .

The Coming of the World-TeacherThe outstanding event of the year for those of our members who

believe in the H ierarchy and in its immemorial relationship with our

world, is, of course, the completion of the long preparation for the

Coming of the W orld-Teacher, beginning in 1909, by H is own announce

ment that Ho had chosen the body of one then a child, which, if he

should prove to be worthy of the choice when he grew to manhood, H e

would use “ on M y approaching visit to your world Shortly after

that statement the child came to A dyar, with his father, a widower,

4 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . S .

and his younger brother. The two young boys were made m y

wards, and after some difficulties, I sent them to England and they

were privately educated there. W hen the time was ripe, the special

preparation of the body took place in California and Ita ly , and

finally in Holland, where in August of the present year, 1927, such

part of the consciousness of the W orld-Teacher as could manifest

within the limitations of a human physical body descended and abode

in him, taking up the human consciousness into wondrous association

with the Divine L ife . I , who have known him from a little child, and

have served him to my utmost ability, now have become his devoted

disciple and still serve him wherever I can.

The Society has suffered two great losses, one by the calling Home

of D r . M ary Rocke, who suddenly passed away from heart failure on

board ship, travelling in the same vessel with our little party. The

second, by the call which came to S ir Sadashivier, the noble retired

Judge of the H igh Court, Madras, who had consecrated all his time,

after he had left the Bench he adorned, in visiting the villagers of the

Presidency, in the company of his devoted and able wife, teaching them

in their own vernacular Hinduism in the light of Theosophy, and using

his high intelligence to purify and broaden their faith.

I mentioned last year that the externalisation of our F irs t Object in

the practical manifestation of the Fellow ship of Fa iths had been

advanced by the foundation in the United States of a sim ilar movement,

started there within a few weeks of our own Convention ; I may add

that this year in London the pioneers of that movement visited Eng land ,

and held two very successful meetings in the C ity Temple, London, a

famous Nonconformist building, rendered illustrious by the names of

Moncure D . Conway, M r. John Robertson, the R e v . M r. Campbell, and

others. I t has ever been a centre of light and leading. Two very

successful meetings were held there in the early summer and autumn ;

in the first, each speaker expounded his own faith ; in the second, he

spoke on what he regarded as the most valuable characteristics of

Christian ity. A London journal made the quaint rem ark that in many

places of worship we heard attacks on other religions, but never before

had been heard appreciations of different religions by each other.

T he W o r ld U n iv e rs ity , th e sy n th es is in g a sp e c t o f o u r Second O b jec t, has co n tin u ed its u n o b tru s iv e and u se fu l w o rk in its th re e c e n tre s

T H E P R E S ID E N T IA L A D D R E S S 5in A dyar, Loudon, and in a considerable group in Java . A new centre

in Holland has been opened, and one in France. The writing o£ Text

books is going on. D r . Cousins is still the ever-active head of the studies,

and his energy seems to increase every year. H is cultural work is most

useful, especially in the prominence he gives to the wonders of Indian

painting and sculpture. M rs. Cousins adds her remarkable powers to the

uplifting of music in Madras.

The preparations for the R evival of the M ysteries, the practical

side of our Third Object go steadily forward.

Our International LecturersF ru k . D ijkgraaf, who had resigned from the General Secretaryship

of the Netherlands Section after years of most efficient and devoted

work, has been appointed one of our international lecturers for Dutch,

Germ an and English-speaking countries. Also, for the same area,

I have appointed Heer Vigevcno, who is doing specially useful service

in Germ any. Such lecturers from abroad give a great impulse to

Theosophical activities in other countries, and often remove misconcep

tions due to ignorance.

Adyar DayOnce more we have to express our grateful thanks to M r. F r itz

K u n z and D r. Ernest Stone for the exercise of their organising talents

on behalf of A dyar D ay.

The Auditor’s Sum m ary shows that in 1924,

A dyar received $ 1711*64

„ „ 1925 $ 5071*13

„ „ 1926 $ 6800*00

„ „ 1927 $ 7000*00

$ 20,582*77

T ru ly a noble gift to the Headquarters from a single Section.

The clerical and other work has been done by voluntary helpers, with a

single exception, due to the heavy work for the Order of the Star


done by D r. Stone. The little notice sent mentions that the idea

originated with Mmo. M anziurly, and was taken up by M r. F r itz

K u n z— that tireless worker— for the United States. The Committee,

in addition to these two, has been : M ary S . Rogers, A lm a K u n z-

G u lick , H a rry J . Budd, Anna M . B rin k le y . M ay I once more pay

the tribute of thanks to all who have so helped “ Our Masters

Land ” .

The U.S.JL. HeadquartersW e must w arm ly congratulate the General Secretary and the

Theosophical Society in the United States, on their great achievement

of completing their Headquarters at Wheaton within a year ; I laid the

foundation-stone last summer (1926), and the building and gardens were

opened this year. D r . and M rs. Arundale, who were the guests of

honor at the Convention of*-this year, speak enthusiastically of the

beauty and convenience of the new Centre.

Dr. and Mrs. CousinsThese tireless workers, one of whom is the creator of the Bralnna-

vidyRshrama, and the other the founder of the Indian W omen’s Associa

tion, are leaving for a tour round the W orld , that w ill take about a

year and a half. D r. Cousins w ill give a course of lectures at Yale

U niversity and at the U n iversity of Tokyo, and who knows at what

others. W e shall miss them badly, but they have promised to write

for New India, and, I hopo, also for The Theosophi.st. This last

note does not belong to what is now last year. But thanks to the

speech being late in appearing, I shamelessly insert it here, in the

proof.

Charters up to the end of 1927

The number of Charters granted from the commencement of tho

Society to the end of 1926 was 2,519. In 1927, 89 new Charters wore

granted, raising the number to 2,608. 6,538 diplomas to new members

were issued, being 305 more new members than in 1926.

T H E P R E S ID E N T IA L A D D R E S S 7

Lodges and MembersNew

No. National Societies No. ofLodges ActiveMembers Members added during the yearRemarks

1 T.S. in The United States 262 8.5202 ,, England 161 5,1503 „ India 1 438 6,2164 „ Australia 33 1,5625 ,, Sweden 43 1.0946 „ New Zealaud ... 19 9727 „ Holland 46 2,8328 „ France 81 3.4569 •• Italy 38 54810 „ Germany 42 80111 „ Cuba 35 62012 „ Hungary 14 31913 „ Finland 23 61814 Russian T. S. outsideRussia 12 20015 ,, Czecho-Slovakia 7 9616 ,, South Africa ... 13 48917 ,, Scotland 32 78318 ,, Switzerland 10 16219 ,, Belgium 12 42020 ,, Dutch East Indies 30 2,02821 „ Burma 6 23522 „ Austria 10 44123 „ Norway 10 26124 ,, Egypt* _ _25 ,, Denmark 12 61426 „ Ireland 7 11427 ,, Mexico 29 34128 „ Canada 22 50329 Argentina 19 38530 Chile 16 26131 „ Brazil 25 50032 ,, Bulgaria 8 20133 „ Iceland 8 36634 „ Spain 18 34035 „ Portugal 11 30536 „ Wales 18 33137 „ Poland 12 34338 „ Uruguay 12 16639 „ Porto Rico 22 38440 ,, Rumania 10 17041 ,, Yugoslavia 9 14342 „ Ceylon 10 109Non-Sectioualized Countries ... 21 548Canadian Theosophical Federation 8 203Federation of the Lodges of theT.S. in Egypt 5 67

1,8076721,10817737713114202232545743

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Grand Total 1,679 44,217 6,5381 This number includes 109 Lodges and 680 members and 299 new members of the All-India Federation of Young Theosophists.•a See below for'statistics.


Our National Sooiotieo

United States. A rem arkable advance is reported, the visit of the

President being credited with the bringing back to the Society of a

large number who had dropped out. The net gain in membership for

the year is 639. The event of the year is the finishing and dedication

in August of the new headquarters building at W heaton. The work of

placing literature on Theosophy in public libraries reported last year has

been carefully carried on. Three hundred libraries were thus supplied.

The Theosophical press shows an advance on last year. Increased

interest in Theosophy by young people is reported.

England. New members numbered 672, thus wiping out the

deficit in the number of enrolments in the previous year. The President

was in Eng land for several months and presided at the Annual Conven

tion in June. A t this Convention a resolution was passed expressing

the desirability of having a European Congress annually or biennially.

(This has been adopted by the Council of the European Federation,

which has decided to have a Congress annually in some European

country ) D r . Arundale and Shrim ati Rukm ini Devi, M r. J . K rishna-

m urti and Bishop Wedgwood were also present at the Convention. In

June I delivered a series of lectures in the Queen’s H a ll on “ The New

C ivilisation ,” and M r. Jinarfljadasa lectured in the same hall on “ The

Divine V ision ” .

I was happy to be able to dedicate the fine and commodious new

premises of the Manchester Lodge on J u ly 5. Baysw atcr (London)

Lodge has made a new departure in forming an A rt Group to draw

together those members who are artists and art-lovers, and to stimulate

and encourage the presentation of Truth as Beauty. Interesting

dramatic performances have been given under the auspices of this Lodgo.

D uring the year nearly a hundred special courses of lectures were

delivered in connection with various Lodges and Centres. Students’

week-ends were held in a number of places.

The General Secretary visited the United States of Am erica for a

lecture tour, and he records his happy recollections of the kindness

shown to him by the Am erican members.

The work of the Theosophical News Bureau in Eng land

goes on.

T H E P R E S ID E N T IA L A D D R E S S 9

India . A spirit o£ alertness and increase o£ life are reported.

Dormant members have decreased by half. Membership stands at 5,536,

a considerable increase on last year. Educational work in connection

with the Section is winning increased recognition, and is beneficially

influencing general education, especially in regard to the treatment of

children in schools. The work for the uplift of Ind ian women is

progressing, and brings an added strength to the Society through the

co-operation of women and men in the work of the Section.

The A ll- In d ia Federation of Young Theosophists received charters

for 11 Lodges during the year, making a total of 63 chartered Lodges,

with a regular membership of 2,034 and 84 associates. Organised

activity has been particu larly evidenced in M aharashtra, the U nited

Provinces, G u jerat and Kath iaw ar, also in the M adras area where local

Federations are being formed. The Lodges have been active along

cultural and social service lines, and yeoman service was rendered to the

victim s of the floods in Gujerat.

Australia. This virile Section sets a paco all its own. The broad

casting station 2 G B has a splendid record of work, and its field of use

fulness is growing. I t keeps its programmes up to a high standard and

caters specially for children. Through this wise general appeal the

prejudice against Theosophy has largely broken down. Bishop Lead-

beater has twice spoken over the radio with great effect. A ustralia has

given an example to the whole Society in the raising of funds for work.

I t shows confidence in age bv giving Bishop Leadbeater youth to train

and a place to train them in, and it shows its confidence in youth in

having the youngest General Secretary.

Sweden. Thirty-seven new members were admitted during the

year. The Theosophical Bookshop supplies the public with books on

all kinds of idealistic subjects. I presided at the Convention in August.

New Zealand. The General ¡Secretary, touring as National

Lecturer, reports steady progress, and notes the enthusiasm and

devotion of many small country Lodges. There is an increase of

71 members. The various movements connected with the ¡Section arc

all working harmoniously. A group of visitors from A ustralia helped

to make the Convention a great success.

The Netherlands. The General Secretary has been released in

order to work up the European Federation and its Congress in Brussels 2


next summer. The new headquarters building at Amsterdam is nearing

completion. The National Council w ill share the building with the

Amsterdam Lodge. The Theosophical Order of Service has done much

good work. The Young Thcosophists have now eleven local groups.

The central office in U trecht does both national and international w ork.

The members carry on meditation, study and action, and arc earnest

and reliable.

France. France reports a year of steady progress. E ig h t new

Lodges have been 'established, and there has been a net gain of 198

members. Three Lodges are dormant. M r. Jinarajadasa presided

at the Annual Convention, and his lectures were a source of much

inspiration and strength. W ork of outstanding importance is being

carried on by the publishing department. M any books have been

produced and sales are steadily increasing, much to the satisfaction of

the General Secretary, who regards this as one of the best means of

propaganda among the educated public. A branch of the Theosophical

W orld-U niversity Association was founded.

I t a ly . Ita ly sends no Report.

Germany. Germ any reports the formation of thirteen new Lodges

and a stirring of new life and enthusiasm largely through tours by

M r. Jose Vigeveno of Amsterdam and M r. John Cordes of V ienna.

Deep gratitude is expressed for his self-sacrificing labour, and the

Section has appointed him its National Lecturer. I presided at the 25th,

semi-jubilee, Convention in Ham burg. M y public lectures at Hamburg

and B erlin w ill be published by M r. Pieper who, continues his useful

activities in this line. La ck of funds and lecturers had greatly

hampered the Section’s work, but this year sees it once more firm ly

established, with every promise of future growth and activity.

Cuba. Cuba has a very satisfactory story to tell. She has

released a whole new potential Section from her ranks, yet remains

strong and actually larger. Nine Lodges, with 234 members, branched

off to form the Central Am erican Federation under a Presidential

Agent. Cuba has also been responsible for the development of the

Latin Am erican Theosophical Federation. F ive Sections have joined

it, and they plan a Congress in Havana in 1928.

Hungary reports that the past year has been one of the most

eventful in the history of the Section. The Theosophical Order of

T H E P R E S ID E N T IA L A D D R E S S 11Service and the Round Table have been reorganised, and the Young

Theosophists carry on very useful activities. The greatest difficulty

to be contended against is the lack of funds, the result of the extreme

post-war poverty of the Nation. French members sent a generous

donation to meet the most urgent requirements, and the Theosophical

Society in W ales made a gift of books. A succession of visitors,

including myself, are stated to have given great help and stimulus by

lectures.

Finland. I had the pleasure of flying to Fin land in August.

The Section is developing its work along cultural lines, and is going to

erect a new headquarters building. M rs. A dair’s visit from A dyar

aroused widespread interest in Ind ian art, on which she lectured with

original paintings as illustrations. Other activities were helped by a

number of visitors, such as Bishop Wedgwood, Madame Poushkine

and Miss Naomi Maggo.

Russia. The Russian Theosophical Society, whose members are,

under present political circumstances, outside Russia, ends a most

interesting Report. I t is everywhere— Shanghai, San Francisco, and

most of the countries of Europe have at least one Lodge each. M any

activities are in operation, and books and a little magazine in Russian

are printed. In Tientsin (China) the Lodge runs a regular popular

university with evening courses. These scattered Lodges carry on a

very effective work for internationalism chiefly through the General

Secretary.

Czecho-Slovakia reports that the work of the year has larg elj

consisted in efforts towards the consolidation and adjustment of th<

activities of the Section, rendered necessary by the secession of man]

members in 1925. The first Convention since the reorganisation wa;

held in June, and an Executive Committee was elected. F inancial

assistance has been given to the Section by the European Federation.

I visited Prague during the year. The General Secretary records help

given by visitors from other Sections.

South Africa reports steady progress. Membership has increased

by ninety. The first Lodge building in A frica is being erected in

Pretoria. Durban and Cape Town hope to follow suit. The

R t . Hon. V . S . Srin ivasa Sastri, P .C . , the representative of Ind ia in

South A frica, has delivered lectures under the Society’s auspices to

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large audiences. These have helped to create a spirit of tolerance and

goodwill towards Indians in South A frica . Nairobi Lodge has joined

the Section, and it is hoped that a Lodge w ill shortly be formed in

Lourenco Marques in Portuguese E a st A frica . A tribute is given to the

good work done by Captain and M rs. Ransom.

Nairobi Lodge, mentioned above, sends a separate Report which is

interesting in its association with India in the fact that books in U rdu,

H indi and G ujerati, which are languages of Ind ia, as well as in En g lish ,

have been sold.

Scotland has not much to say about numbers, but emphasises work

through dramatic performances in various parts of the Section.

Discussion as a propaganda activity is also being tried. The young

people promise well for the future.

Switzerland sends no Report.

Belgium has increased its membership by 45. I visited the

Section during the year and gave two lectures. The Section has

realised a long-cherished wish in the purchase of a house to be used as

National Headquarters. This was made possible by the generosity of

many of the members. The Section has advanced towards the fu lfil

ment of its ideal of spreading spiritual enlightenment in Belgium and

congratulates itself on the fact that the next Convention of the E u ro

pean Federation w ill be held in its territory.

Netherlands-indies. The most important event rccordod for the

year was Bishop Leadbeater’s tour in November of 1926, when he

visited the island Lodges on his way to Benares. This was his third

visit, and as usual his presence evoked everywhere love and enthusiasm.

Steady progress is being maintained in the various activities. Malang

opened its new Lodge building at the Annual Convention, adding

another to the large number of important Lodges who own their own

premises. There are several magazines published in the Dutch, M alay

and Javanese languages.

Burma records much good work and progress, also very helpful

visits from Bishop Leadbeater and M r. Yadunandan Prasad. These

helped to dissipate certain shadows of prejudice on the matter of the

W orld-Relig ion which had hung in the air from the previous year.

Austria reports the visits of Bishop Wedgwood and m yself.

Members of the Section are doing good work in other countries, and

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members of other Sections, such as M rs. Rathonyi, Miss W anda

Dynow ski and Miss A . C . B e ll, have paid helpful visits. A n Action

Lodge has been created which has taken up propaganda work.

Norway sends no Report.

Denmark reports my visit. W ork is carried on in the face of

difficulty and some disharmony, but the membership steadily increases.

Lecturing to other societies continues successfully. I t is hoped that

the Broadcasting B il l introduced into the Danish Parliam ent w ill soon

be passed. This gives every society which is fighting for ideals the

right to broadcast, and w ill, if passed, enable the Danish Section of

the Theosophical Society to resume its former work in this way. The

Sum m er School continues its good service.

Ireland. This Section still labours under difficulties, m ainly

m aterial. Dublin and Belfast are the principal centres, but public

work is done also in Cork and D erry , and a new Centre has been

established at Coleraine. The quarterly magazine is doing good work

in relating the folk-lore of Ireland to the Ancient W isdom. Eng lish

friends have helped the Section in finance and also by lecture visits.

Mexico reports that no marked progress of spread of the

Theosophical movement can at present be looked for, owing to the

“ unfavourable political and economic conditions of the country ” .

Nevertheless the General Secretary reports that the work has at least

maintained the level of former years. Headquarters have been estab

lished in a suitable building in pleasant surroundings.

Canada reports much misunderstanding of the W orld Religion and

of the announcements at Ommen in 1925. There is a decrease in

membership through lapses. The Toronto travelling lib rary is doing

good work. Individual members are active in the field of literature.

The death is reported of the author, Michael Sherk, of Toronto Lodge,

and of the essayist and musician, Francis Grierson.

Tho Canadian Federation of Young Theosophists has a tale of

excellent work to tell along various lines. The Summer School run by

S ir iu s Lodge is arousing the interest of non-Theosophists, and is to be

a permanent organisation. The North-W est Federation has purchased

26 acres of land, which it calls “ In d ra laya ,’* on Orcas Island,

W ashington, where it hopes to establish a permanent Theosophical

community and camping place for visiting members. The Federation

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had visits from Bishop Arundale, Shrim ati Ruktnini Devi, and other

well-known Theosophists. A book centre has been built up, and a

.magazine is in contemplation. A ll this is very satisfactory, and I

sincerely congratulate the Federation.

Argentina reports good growth in the ninth year of the Section’s

life . W hile curiosity seekers have dropped out, new workers have

come in. The bi-monthly magazine goes to all the Spanish-speaking

countries. The Theosophical L ib ra ry Association is particu larly active,

and co-ordinates a ll the subsidiary activities.

Chile reports general approval in the Section of the scheme for

the formation of Latin-A m erican Theosophical Federation. Much

interest is taken by members in the new methods in education and the

scheme for the establishment of the Theosophical W o rld-U n iversity .

The Section has beneiitted by the generous bequest of the greater

part of the estate of M r. M. Yuraszech, and gratitude is expressed

for this.

Brazil. The General Secretary resigned owing to ill-health, but

was requested to be permanent Honorary President. M r. J . Mesquita

was appointed in his place. Money is being collected to build

headquarters. Meantime roomier premises have been found. Lodges

are working efficiently and steadily. A Branch of the Theosophical

Order of Service has been started. S . Paulo Lodge is marked by well

organised activity. I t publishes a magazine and runs a Theosophical

College with 280 students, some in residence. The residential section is

vegetarian. The Damodar Lodge, besides doing fine propaganda and

social work, runs a school for poor children. The translation of The Secret Doctrine into Portuguese is proceeding.

Bulgaria is progressing steadily, and her members show a spirit of

unselfish service. Lecturing is the main activ ity . A t the consecra

tion of a Lodge’s new premises (the gift of the upper storey of a house

by a member) a priest of each of four different faiths (G reek Church,

Muhammadan, Jew ish and Libera l Catholic) gave their blessing. A fter

the ceremony, the priest of the G reek Church mentioned how moved

he was to see in this act the fulfilment of an ancient prophecy, the

reunion of the faiths and the communion of the H o ly Sp irit. Though

he was afterwards forced to deny this, it was published in all-the

newspapers.

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Iceland announces growth and extension in all ways. The visit

of the V ice-President was a great help. The number of members has

doubled, and is now 366. There are three lecturers besides the General

Secretary . E ig h t subsidiary societies, including the Young Theo-

sophists, ca rry on effective activities.

Spain again sends no report, but we are aware from other sources

that there are signs of increasing activity in the Peninsula, and that

two groups of students, associated with the Brahm avidya Ashram a at

A d yar, are at work in M adrid and Barcelona. I hope next year w ill

bring a cheering report.

Portugal still finds itself hampered by political conditions, but the

Section carries on a ;4 peaceful penetration The Fraternal League (a

charitable organisation) and the National League for the Protection of

Anim als, movements carried on by Theosophists, are doing much useful

w ork. The outstanding event of the year was the visit of M r. and

M rs. Jinarajadasa, when large audiences gathered to hear lectures on

Theosophieal topics.

Wales. D uring the year, the Section purchased its own head

quarters building for Theosophieal and allied activities. A Trust has

been formed to hold the property. M r D . Jeffrey W illiam s has been

appointed National Organiser and Pub licity Secretary. A n effort has

been made by the Section to establish M ay 18 as Goodwill D ay

throughout the world.

Poland sends no report.

Uruguay reports much consolidation and re-organisation. A s a

result the financial outlook is better and the future very promising.

New activities of the Lodges have included musical and art evenings.

Members have visited the ja ils for juveniles. One Lodge devotes itself

to visiting and aiding the sick. There is great solidarity among the

Lodges, and work is laid out on seven lines, each member choosing a

line : education, social affairs, arts and sciences, religion and philo

sophy, philanthropy, administration and finance.

Porto Rico sends no Report.

Rumania. W ork here is much handicapped by the political

situation. Touch is kept with isolated members who are supplied with

bojeks by the Bucharest Lodge. Transylvania hopes for recognition as

part of the Section in order to get permission to meet. The growth in

1 6 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T I IE T . S .

this d istrict is admirable. Strong Lodges have developed from tho

parent one. The Section has a difficult w ork in bridging the gulf

between the various nationalities and cultures.

Yugoslavia presented me with a coat of the National costume

during my visit in August, and derived much pleasure from my wearing

it at my public lecture. In spite of natural deductions, the membership

has increased by ten per cent, and the Section has now members in

th irty different towns. A quarterly magazine is published, and books

are slow ly com ing-out in the indigenous language. The Order of

Service is active.

Ceylon reports a net gain of 35 members, though there is a net loss

of one Lodge. The Youth Lodge is developing dramatic performances.

Funds arc being steadily collected for a headquarters building.

M r. H . F re i, who has done much good work for the cause of Theosophy

in Ceylon during the last 25 years, resigned the General Secretaryship

on leaving the island in June. - ,M r. N . K . Choksy takes bis place.

U nseotion alised

China. Hong K ong Lodge keeps up its good work, a ll activities

showing growth and effectiveness. The members are generous, one

fam ily giving the headquarters hall. R egular publicity is secured by

clever use of the daily press. M any leaflets are distributed. W ork is

done among the army and navy and by correspondence. The book

department has done very good service.

A Chinese Lodge has budded off from the Hong K ong Lodge. I t

works through the Chinese language, and uses its own members for

class-room and platform work. The officers are a ll Chinese and a

Chinese lib rary is being collected. A lecture-practice class is carried on.

Shanghai Lodge has nearly doubled its membership. I t keeps up

a good headquarters with many activities. “ F irs t Steps in Theosophy ”

has been published in Chinese. This is very good. W e need Chinese

Lodges and Chinese books. Fo r China, though so ancient, has a future.

M iss Arnold’s splendid and lonely work is bearing fru it.

Singapore Lodge, after try ing affiliation with the Nctherlands-

Indies Section, reverted to A dyar for linguistic reasons. Tho Locjge

owes its success to Bro, J . H . Ruttonjoe of Hong Kong, who has much


helped it in the matter of rooms and in a gift of 133 books. The Lodge

entertained D r. Rabindranath Tagore when he passed through on his

way to Java.

Japan. Mahayana Lodge has been actively working since October,

after an interval of inactivity due to the ill-health of the chief workers

and the death of D r. Em m a Ersk in e H ahn. The booklet “ Information

for Enquirers ” has been translated into Japanese for early publication. I t

is hoped that a book on Theosophy in Japanese w ill be published in 1928.

Egypt. A fter last year’s stormy period, work is proceeding

quietly in an atmosphere of brotherhood. Two members of the Lodge

have translated At the Feet of the Msater into Arabic, and this has

been published. Visitors moving E a st or W est occasionally call,

notably last year Bishop Arundale and Shrim ati R ukm in i Devi.

T.S. Outposts in the WildernessGreece resumed her activities by founding the Plato Lodge in 1923.

Now there are five Lodges and 700 members. They have nice head

quarters at Athens, with a good lib rary and useful activities. A little

deputation came to me in Paris, and gave me a coat, beautifully em

broidered by Greek ladies.

Barbados Lodge reports a quiet yet busy year.

The Adyar LibraryD uring the year D r. C . Kunhan R a ja has filled the office of

Director. A thorough and systematic re-arrangement of the W estern

Section was completed, and the same is being done in the Eastern

Section. The lib rary has grown steadily in materials and in public

usefulness. Many valuable books have been added both by purchase and

gifts. The students of the Brahm avidva Ashram a make good use of the

lib rary . Many additions have been made to the manuscript department.

Brahmavidya AshramaThe P rin cip a l’s Report shows that one of the outstanding features

of the session has been a course of synthetical studies of the W ill by


various memuers o£ the Ashram a, this being an attempt to carry out a

suggestion made by the Chohan K . H . to M r. A . 0 . Hume in 1882.

Schopenhauer’s Philosophy of the W ill was presented by a Germ an

student, Frau le in S. Leidtke. D r. H andy of the Bishop Museum,

Honolulu, gave a course of lectures which was p ractica lly an adjustment

of the principles of Ethnology to Theosophical fundamentals. Other

valuable courses are in progress, also a study group. Associated

Ashramas are being formed in other parts of the world through the

enthusiasm of members who have been at A dyar, and realised the value

of the Ashram a’s special work.

The Theosophical World-University AssociationA n Indian section of this international association was formed

early in the year, and has local groups working in a ll the areas of the

country. The members are kept in touch with the movement by pamph

lets and circu lar letters. Thus the idea of the future W o rld-U n iversity

is being spread. Sections in G reat B rita in , Am erica, Java , France,

Holland are also busily at work spreading ideas on the new education.

The Theosophical Educational TrustThe Trust continues its excellent w ork, though lack of funds

hampers its activities. The National College at A dyar continues to

grow in popularity and strength. M adanapalle has started a g irls ’

hostel, and it has been decided to make the school and college entirely

residential. The Theosophical School at Allahabad reports rapid

developments, and now owns thirteen acres of land and two buildings.

The National G ir ls ’ School at Coimbatore has been dropped owing to

lack of support, but the G ir ls ’ School at Mangalore has been affiliated.

The Narmada En g lish School at Shukiatirth is no longer affiliated, and

the Montessori School at A dyar has been closed.

Olcott Pa noham a Free BohoolsW o rk is carried on in these schools in a sp irit of happy service,

and the inspector reports satisfactory conditions. Personal hygiene


receives much attention, and the A dyar Baby Welcome helps greatly in

this respect.

The Round Table

A ustralia reports a substantial gain in membership and much real

and consistent work. F iv e new centres have been established and

almost a ll report some increase.

Order of the Brothers of ServioeThis Order continues to serve various activities with its usual and

most commendable spirit of self-sacrifice. The work done by the Order

has been of incalculable value especially to education in Ind ia.

International Theoeophloal Order of ServioeMuch progress in many countries has been made by this Order

under the enthusiastic guidance of Captain Max W ardall, and his scheme

for working the Order in the United States of Am erica should be care

fu lly studied with a view to its adaptation to suit the needs of varying

conditions.

Women's Indian Aasoolatlon

The Association has now 70 Branches and 3,600 members. Good

work is being done everywhere for women and children, especially in

educational reform and in the movements for the abolition of child

marriage and the devadasi system. Most of the women now prominent

in public life, such as the Deputy President of Madras Legislative Council,

arc members of the Association. Its magazine Stri Dharma is a valuable

asset to international sisterhood as it is quoted by ex-changes abroad.

League of Parente and TeaeheraThe League reports widespread and effective activities, but

like many another useful organisation reports a heavy loss on the


physical plane through the death of S ir T . Sadasivier who was its

President.

International Fellowship In Arts and CraftsThe Secretary reports an encouraging amount of activity during

the year. Numbers of small groups and centres have sprung up,

each with its own independent and often original activities, and

many members are working with and inspiring other organisations.

M r. Jinarfljadasa’s new book, Art as Will and Idea, has been of great

service to students. Reports have been received from 25 countries of

activities carried out chiefly along the lines of community singing,

dramatic art, and training in handicrafts. A n exhibition was arranged

at the Theosophical Order of Service Camp at Ommen in August. In

order to avoid overlapping it has been decided to incorporate the

Fellow ship in the reorganised Theosophical Order of Service as the

nucleus of its art section.

T.S. Muslim and AssociationThe T . S . Muslim Association, so splendidly helped by Professor

H . C . K u m ar, is at work in the vital task of drawing the two great

communities into closer accord.

Association of Hebrew TheosophistsThe Association of Hebrew Theosophists is spreading Theosophy

most usefully in Judaism .

Theosophioal Sooiety Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society, AdyarThis Society fills a special place in the domestic arrangements of

A dyar, and is going on satisfactorily.

Theosophioal Medloal LeagueThis League was constituted at Ommen in August with the view to

preparing the ground for the creation of a new medical science “ touched

T H E P R E S ID E N T IA L ADDRESS 2 1

and transformed by the new spiritual current which flows from the Theosophical movement Membership is open to all who sympathise with the Theosophical objects, and who have a legal qualification to practise medicine, surgery and obstetrics, or any branch of these, and to certificated nurses and masseurs. The League has already fifteen National Secretaries.

THE HEADQUARTERS

TREASURER’S REPORTTo the P residen t, Theosophical Society .

T he In c o m e an d D isb u rse m e n t A cco u n t o f o u r A d y a r H e a d q u a r te rs fo r th e y e a r en d in g 3 1 s t O c to b e r, 1 927 , show s a c o n s id e rab le excess o f e x p e n d itu re o v e r re c e ip ts , b a lan ced fo r tu n a te ly , by th e su rp lu s c a rr ie d fo rw a rd fro m th e p re c e d in g y e a r , th e final re s u lt b eing a sm a ll d eb it b a lan ce of R s . 3 9 -0 -2 . T he a c tu a l fig u res a re as fo llo w s :

E x p e n d itu re . . . R s . 7 8 ,8 9 2 15 2 = £ 6 ,0 6 9 a t R s . 13p e r £ L.

In co m e . . . ,, 7 4 .0 2 0 8 7 = ,, 5 ,6 9 4 ,, ,,

D efic it . . . „ 4 ,8 7 2 6 7 = „ 375Less S u rp lu s fro m 1 9 2 5 -6 „ 4 ,8 3 3 6 5 = ,, 372

D ehit Balance to newAccount . . . ,, 39 0 2 = „ 3

C o m p ared w ith o u r b u d g e t fo r th e y e a r th e e x p e n d itu re has k e p t f a i r ly close to b u d g e t lim its , th e excess on five o r six acco u n ts b e in g eq u a lized by sav in g s on o th e r acco u n ts . In d iv id u a l acco u n ts do n o t re q u ire sp ecia l n o tice , w ith th e ex cep tio n , p e rh a p s , o f Construction and R epairs Account w hich exceeds th e am o u n t a llo w ed in th e b u d g e t (R s . 2 0 ,0 0 0 = £ 1 ,5 3 8 ) by R s . 2 ,9 9 5 -2 -3 . T he e x p e n d itu re is m ade up as fo llow s :

R s . 8 ,8 2 8 12 0 R e p a irs to ro o f an d v e ran d ah s in L e a d - b e a te r C h am b ers ,

„ 1 ,3 7 3 6 0 S a n i ta ry In s ta l la t io n a t B e sa n t G a rd e n s ,„ 3 ,4 5 7 10 0 N ew C h a rco a l S hed an d Im p ro v e m e n ts a t

P o w erh o u se ,„ 4 ,2 4 7 9 0 A lte ra tio n to S tre e t L ig h ts ,„ 9 5 8 13 6 D ra in a g e , C om pound W a ll n e a r A lsace

G ro v e , e tc .,„ 4 ,1 2 8 15 9 S u n d ry R e p a irs to B u ild in g s .

R s . 2 2 ,9 9 5 2 3 = £ 1 ,7 6 9 .


A ll th e above h av e been n ec e ssa ry im p ro v e m e n ts . F u r th e r h ea v y e x p e n d itu re w ill a w a it us in th e co m in g y e a r , as o n ly o n e -th ird o f th e ro o f o f L e a d b e a te r C h am b ers h as been c o m p le ted a n d th e re m a in in g tw o - th i rd s h av e now to be ta k e n in h an d .

O u r s ta te m e n t of D isb u rsem en ts in c lu d es th re e item s w h ich cou ld n o t a p p e a r in o u r b u d g e t :

(1 ) I t s . 1 ,1 4 8 -8 -2 ( = £ 88) Loss on “ Ih e Golden Book o f the T .S .” th e co s t o f p ro d u c tio n h av in g exceeded th e o r ig in a l e s tim a te .

(2 ) R s . 1 ,1 1 7 -0 -0 ( = £ 8 6 ) Reserve f o r Isolation H ospita l, w h ich is a t r a n s fe r fro m D o n a tio n s o f th e g if t b y M r. W . L . O h ip lo n k ar, A k o la , se t a side fo r th e above p u rp o se .

(3 ) I ts . 1 ,4 2 9 -1 -0 ( = £ 110) Reserve fo r E lectrical In sta lla tion , a p p ro p r ia te d fro m th e p ro f it m ad e by o u r E le c tr ic a l an d E n g in e e r in g D e p a r tm e n t, in o rd e r to in c re a se th e re se rv e fo r th e re p la c e m e n t of th e b a t te r y a n d o f m a c h in e ry to th e ro u n d sum of R s . 3 ,0 0 0 .

Income

Rent and In terest Account.— O u r incom e of R s . 2 0 ,3 9 5 -5 -2 ( = £ 1 .5 6 9 ) d en o tes a d ec rea se o f R s . 1 ,8 7 2 c o m p a re d w ith th e p re ced in g y e a r . I t is due to th e fa c t th a t w e h a d a sm a lle r n u m b e r o f v is ito rs fro m a b ro a d , o n ly few o f th e room s in B la v a ts k y G a rd e n s and L e a d b e a te rC h am b ers h a v in g been o ccup ied d u r in g th e g re a te r p a r t of th e y e a r .

Garden Produce re a liz e d I t s . 1 6 ,3 5 2 -1 1 -9 ( = £ 1 ,2 5 8 ) , w hichb ea ts a ll p rev io u s re c o rd s . T he sa le p ro ceed s a re d e r iv e d fro m :

C oco anu ts . . . . . . . . . R s . 3 ,6 3 4 15 9S a p o ta s 59 5 ,2 8 9 H 9P in e a p p le s 55 647 7 6F ire w o o d (C asu arin a s) 99 2 ,5 7 5 6 3O ra n g e s 99 1 ,9 8 5 7 6B an an as 59 351 13 0M ang oes 99 1 ,2 6 8 0 3P a p a is u 58 11 9P la n ts 59 9 3 0 0S u n d rie s ... ,,, 99 4 48 2 0

R s . 1 6 ,3 5 2 11 9

t r e a s u r e r ’s r e p o r t 27T he incom e fro m S a p o ta tre e s , p la n te d te n y e a rs ago , h as a g a in

in c re a se d b y R s . 1 ,0 0 6 , th is f r u i t y ie ld in g now a s te ad y , good incom e. W e also h a d a good M ang o a n d O ra n g e season , w hile C oco anu ts h av e su ffe red f ro m th e fa i lu re o f th e m onsoon la s t a u tu m n an d from th e co n tin u ed d ro u g h t th ro u g h o u t th e su m m er o f 1 92 7 , w hich h as a lso h a d a d isa s tro u s e ffec t on o u r C asu a rin a p la n ta tio n s . A b o u t 2 ,2 0 0 tre e s , am o n g th em a few fine o ld spe im ens, d ied an d h av e to be c u t dow n an d so ld fo r firew ood, le a v in g m an y a g ap fo r w h ich w e a rc so r ry . T he p ro ceed s com e to ab o u t R s . 5 ,0 0 0 , o f w hich a m o u n t R s . 2 ,0 0 0 w ere p a id in o ld a c co u n t (p a r t o f R s . 2 ,5 7 5 -6 -3 shew n ab o v e), w h ile th e b a lan ce o f R s . 3 ,0 0 0 w ill b enefit th e y e a r 1 9 2 7 -8 . 1926-7 has b een an e x c e p tio n a l y e a r an d w e c a n n o t e x p e c t a s im ila r r e s u lt in 1 9 2 7 -8 . I t is v e ry sa tis fa c to ry , h o w ev er, th a t in a ll l ik e lih o o d th e incom e fro m G a rd e n P ro d u c e w ill a lw a y s be in excess o f th e e x p e n d itu re fo r p ro d u c tiv e g a rd e n s , even if th is excess does n o t am o u n t to th e re c o rd fig u re of R s . 6 ,6 4 8 o f th e p re s e n t y e a r .

The E lectrical and Engineering D epartm ent Account c loses w ith a p ro fit o f R s . 4 ,1 2 5 -1 5 -2 ( = £ 3 1 7 ), o f w hich am o u n t we h av e p laced R s . 1 ,4 2 9 -1 -0 on re se rv e fo r re p la c e m e n t o f b a t te ry , e tc ., as m en tio n ed above. T he p ro fit o f th is D e p a r tm e n t b e in g m a in ly d eriv ed fro m c u r re n t su p p lied to , an d w o rk done fo r, th e S o c ie ty i t r e a lly goes to re d u c e the co s t o f l ig h tin g and of c o n s tru c tio n an d re p a irs . T h an k s to M r. Z u u rm a n ’s cap ab le m a n ag e m e n t th is D e p a r tm e n t is ab le to u n d e r ta k e a ll w o rk in co n n ec tio n w ith b u ild in g , re p a irs , fu rn ish in g an d e le c tr ic i ty .

Fees and Dues Account.— R s. 2 3 ,5 2 2 -1 1 -7 ( = £ 1 ,8 0 9 ) also show s a re c o rd fig u re . T his a m o u n t does n o t, h o w ev e r, r e f e r w h o lly to th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew , b u t in c lu d es dues fo r p re c e d in g y e a rs , rece iv ed d u r in g 1 9 2 6 -7 , as fo llow s :

A cco u n t 1925 a n d 1926 . . . R s . 3 ,8 2 5 14 10 ( = £ 294 )„ 1927 . . . . . . „ 1 9 ,6 9 6 12 9 ( = „ 1 ,5 1 5 )

R s . 2 3 ,5 2 2 11 7

A b o u t R s . 2 0 ,0 0 0 ( ro u g h ly £ 1 ,5 0 0 ) m ay , w ith o u r p re se n t m em b ersh ip , be co n s id e red o u r an n u a l incom e fro m S ec tio n D ues u n d e r th e new schem e on th e basis o f 10°/o of th e dues rece iv ed by th e S ec tio n s . I t is ev id en t th a t th is does n o t re p re se n t a g re a t ad v an ce


on th e fo rm e r sca le o f E ig h t A n n a s fo r each m em b er, fo r w ith a m e m b e rsh ip o f 4 3 ,0 0 0 ( th e fig u re shew n in th e R e p o r t o f 1 92 6 ) th e A d y a r dues w ou ld a m o u n t to R s . 2 1 ,5 0 0 , p ro v id e d each m em b er p a id h is d u es, even le a v in g th e h ig h e r sca le fo r m em b ers a tta c h e d d ire c t ly to A d y a r o u t o f c o n s id e ra tio n . I n th e case o f m o st o f th e S ec tio n s 10% am o u n ts to less th a n E ig h t A n n a s p e r m em b er ; o n ly in a few cases is th e re a s l ig h t excess, n o ta b ly in th e case o f A m e rica , c o n tr ib u tin g R s . 4 ,8 6 2 -1 4 -9 ( th e la rg e s t c o n tr ib u tio n ) fo r 8 ,5 2 0 m e m b e rs . T he new schem e is c e r ta in ly m o re e q u ita b le th a n th e o ld one, e sp ec ia lly as a ffe c tin g S ec tio n s su ffe r in g from an a d v e rse c u r re n c y , w ho now p a y a t th e r a te o f 10% in th e c u r re n c y o f th e ir ow n c o u n try .

Donations h av e b ro u g h t in R s . 9 ,6 2 3 -1 2 -1 1 ( = £ 7 4 0 ) as fo llow s :R s . 1 ,1 1 7 0 0 fro m M r. C . W . C h ip lo n k a r , A k o la , se t

aside fo r an Is o la tio n H o sp ita l , as m en tio n ed above ;

9 9 4 ,5 3 7 0 0 “ A d y a r D a y ” c o llec tio n fro m A m e rica n S ec tio n ,

9 9 1 ,906 2 9 “ A d y a r D ay ” ,, „ o th e r S ec tio n s,

99 2 ,0 6 3 10 2 S u n d ry D o n a tio n s.

R s . 9 ,6 2 3 12 11W ith re g a rd to th e a m o u n t o f R s . 4 ,5 3 7 fro m th e A m erican S ec tio n

i t m u st be m en tio n ed th a t th e to ta l g i f t se n t by th e m fo r “ A d y a r D ay ” am o u n ted to R s. 1 9 ,3 3 7 ( = £ 1 ,4 8 7 ) , d is tr ib u te d as fo llo w s :

R s . 5 ,0 0 0 to A d y a r L ib ra ry ,,, 4 ,5 3 7 ,, A d y a r H e a d q u a r te r s , as shew n above,,, 4 ,5 0 0 ,, T h eo so p h ica l E d u c a tio n a l T ru s t ,,, 4 ,0 0 0 ,, th e O rd e r o f th e B ro th e rs o f S e rv ice ,„ 1 ,0 0 0 ,, th e O lc o tt P a n c h a m a F r e e S choo ls,„ 300 ,, th e W o m e n ’s In d ia n A sso cia tio n ,

R s . 1 9 ,3 3 7

a v e ry g re a t a n d w elcom e h e lp to a ll th e se in s ti tu tio n s .W o ta k e th is o p p o r tu n ity to ex p re ss o u r a p p re c ia tio n a n d h e a r ty

th a n k s to a ll w ho h av e so g e n e ro u s ly h e lp ed us w ith d o n a tio n s .

T R E A S U R E R S R E P O R T 29Adyar Library

W e h av e been ab le to in c re a se o u r E n d o w m e n t F u n d , w hich h ad b een d w in d lin g fo r som e y e a rs , fro m R s . 1 ,0 3 ,6 6 4 -1 5 -7 in th e b eg in n in g o f th e y e a r to R s . 1 ,0 6 ,8 4 2 -8 -1 1 ( = £ 8 ,2 1 9 ) a t i ts c lose , th a n k s la rg e ly to th e “ A d y a r D a y ” g if t of R s . 5 ,0 0 0 fro m A m erica , as s ta te d above. O u r L ib r a r y a b s tra c t show s th e fo llo w in g fig u res o f inco m e an d e x p e n d itu re :

In c o m e . . . . . . R s . 1 4 ,9 4 1 14 6 ( = £ 1 ,1 4 9 )E x p e n d i tu re . . . „ 1 1 ,7 6 4 5 2 ( = „ 9 0 5 )

S u rp lu s In co m e . . . R s . 3 ,1 7 7 9 4

re p re se n tin g th e in c rea se o f E n d o w m e n t F u n d .C o n tra ry to e x p e c ta tio n w e h ave been ab le to t id e s a t is fa c to r i ly

o v e r an u n p ro m is in g y e a r . F in a n c ia l d ifficu lties, h o w ev er, lie ah ead o f u s , fo r a c co rd in g to o u r b u d g e t fo r th e co m in g y e a r w e re q u ire no less th a n R s . 2 5 ,0 0 0 ( = £ 1 ,9 2 3 ) in d o n a tio n s fo r th e u p k e ep o f H e a d q u a r te r s a n d o f th e A d y a r L ib ra ry . W e t r u s t th a t o u r a p p e a l fo r h e lp w ill ev o k e resp o nse , th a t th is r e p o r t and o u r b a la n c e -sh e e t w ill be re a d a n d s tu d ie d in o rd e r to g e t a c le a r id ea o f o u r financia l p o sitio n , and th a t th ro u g h “ A d y a r D a y ” a n d o th e r g if ts o u r needs w ill a g a in be p ro v id e d fo r .

A . Schwarz,Hon. 'Treasurer.


T . S . IN C O M E A N D D IS B U R S E M E N T A C C O U N T

E X P E N D ITU R E Rs. A. p.

To C on tribu tion to A dya r L ib ra ry 5,000 0 0

„ Office Salaries 1,863 14 0

n Servants1 Wages ... 6,341 11 9

„ Garden Expenses :

P roductive Gardens ... ... Rs. 9,704 6 7Unproductive (F low e r) Gardens ... „ 6,138 5 yRoads, Fences, etc. ... ... ,, 701 6 0

16,544 1 4

„ P r in tin g and S ta tionery 3,336 13 0

,, Telegrams and Postages ... ... 926 10 6

„ L ig h tin g and W ater Expenses 6,721 11 0

„ Taxes ... ... - - . . . 468 0 0

,. Construction and Repairs 22,996 2 3

„ Estab lishm ent Charges ... 1,646 9 3

„ A d y a r B u l le t in 446 14 0

„ O lco tt Cottage (Gulis tan), Ootacamund ... 374 3 7

„ Miscellaneous Expenses 3,313 16 10

„ Brahmavidyashrama 2,946 n 6

To be carried ... 72,836 e1 0

31t r e a s u r e r ' s r e p o r t

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st OCTOBER, 1927

INCOM E

By Rent and In te re s t ... ... ...

,, Garden Produce

„ E lec trica l and Engineering Department ...

Rs. A. p.

20,395

16,352

6 2 11 9

4,125 15 2,, Fees and Dues :

U. S. AmericaCanadaEnglandScotlandWalesIre land Ind ia (1926)

„ (1927) ...BurmaCeylonAustra liaNew ZealandSouth A fr ic aNotherlands-Ind iaHollandFrance (balance of 1926)

„ (1927) ...I ta ly ...Sw itzerlandSwedenNorwray (1926) ...

„ (1927) ...Denmark (lv*26)Iceland (1926) ...

„ (1927) ...F in landAustria (1926) ...

(1927) ... Yugoslavia (1926)

M (1927)HungaryBelg ium (1926) ...

„ (1927) ..Spain (1925 and 1926)

„ (1927) ...Portugal Russian Section, outside Russia Cuba (19251

„ (1926) ...„ 0927) ...

MoxicoPorto-R ico

Rs. A. p.4,862 14 9

664 4 32,748 10 4

228 13 10167 6 740 0 0

1,608 6 01,937 0 0

50 0 028 4 0

1,041 11 4497 11 5255 2 0967 8 0

1,259 2 7139 10 1319 6 10121 12 872 16 0

636 6 0106 10 8106 2 9144 9 2176 2 2179 3 11161 5 0

6 8 073 0 040 0 1042 1 574 0 623 8 1137 10 7

384 11 10 42 0 0 72 0 0 27 12 6

361 4 0 399 12 0 436 0 0266 9 10 181 7 0

20,888 10 8To be carried 40,874 0 1

32 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . S

T . S . IN C O M E A N D D IS B U R S E M E N T A C C O U N T

E XP E N D ITU R E

Carried over

To Furn ish ing

„ Museum

„ V ice-President's Office

„ Loss on Q oldeh Book o f th e 1 .8 ,„ Reserve fo r Iso la tion H osp ita l

„ „ „ E lec trica l In s ta lla tion

Rs.

72,836

1,259

1021,0001,148

1,117

1,429

p.

0000200

7e,892 15

Adyar

31st October % 1927

A. SCHW ARZ, H o n . T reasurer , T .8

T R E A S U R E R S R E P O R T 3 3

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st OCTOBER, 1927 (C o n t i n u e d )

INCOM E Rs. A. P.

Carried over ...A rgen tine (1926)

.. (1927)B ra z il (1925)

„ (1926) ...„ (1927) ...

U ruguayChileUnattached to N ationa l Sections

By Donations as per Treasurer’s Report

C red it-Bai ance from 1925-26 ...

Rs. A. p.20,888 10 8... 304 14 2... 207 8 0... 73 3 4

56 9 8 ... 183 0 11... 633 14 2 ... 174 10 0...1 ,000 4 8

40,874 0 1

23,522 11 7

9,623 121174,020 8 7

4,833 6 5

„ D e fic it carried fo rw ard to new Account 39 0 2

78,892 15 2

A u d i t e d a n d f o u n d c o r r e c t .G . N A R A S IM H A M , F .R .S .A ., F .A .À .,

Certified Auditor,

34 T H E O E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . S

B A L A N C E -S H E E T O F T H E T H E O S O P H IC A L

C A P IT A L AN D L IA B IL IT IE S Rs. A. P. Rs. A* p.

To G enera l Fund (C ap ita l) 5,00,788 6 8

» A d y a r L ib r a r y F u n d :

Value o f Books and MSS. 75,000 0 0Endowment Fund 1,06,842 8 LI

1,81,842 8 11„ A d ya r L ib r a r y B u ild in g F u n d :

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... 65,429 10 04 per cent In te res t ... 2,617 2 0—— 68,046 12 0

Subba Row M eda l F u n d :

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... 2,595 8 04 per cent In te res t 1U3 12 0—— 2,699 4 0

„ P ropaganda F u n d :

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... 495 Ü 04 per cent In te re s t . . . " 19 12 0

514 12 o„ E le c tr ic a l In s ta l la t io n Reserve A c c o u n t:

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... 1,570 15 0Transfe r from Income and D isbursement

Account ... 1,429 1 0—— 3,000 0 o„ T hea tre and L e c tu re H a il Reserve A c c o u n t:

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... 10,267 0 04 per cent In te res t 410 12 0— 10,677 12 0

„ Is o la tio n H o sp ita l Reserve A c c o u n t:

Donation by M r. W. L. Ch ip lonkar, Ako la 1,117 0 0

7,68,686 7I 7

A dyar A . SCHW ARZ,

91st October, 1927 H on . Treaeurer,

T R E A S U R E R S R E P O R T 35SOCIETY, ADYAR, PER 31st OCTOBER, 1927

PROPERTY AND ASSETS Rb. k. 1

B y A d y a r L ib r a r y Books and MSS. 76,000 0 (

„ 0 pe r oent W a r B o n d i 1929/47 :

R8. 45,200 a t 95 and par ... 43,700 0 i

•» 6 pe r cent G overnm en t Bonds 1932 :

Re. 45,000 at 102J 46,125 0

» 4 pe r cent Governm en t Bonds 1934/37 :

Re. 10,000 at 94 9,400 0

„ Im m ovab le P ro p e rty Accoun t :

Balance on 1st November, 1926 ... Rs. 4,52,700 0 0 Purchase of land in Ootacamund ... „ 932 4 0

4,53,632 4

„ M ovab le P ro p e rty 19,000 0

! „ E le c tr ic a l In s ta lla t io n 40,000 0

| „ E le c tr ic a l and Eng inee ring D epa rtm en t :

Outstandings and Stock of Materia ls ... 20,615 8

,, Shares in T r ip lic a n e U rban C o -ope ra tive Socie ty ... 307 1

„ ,, „ A d ya r C o-ope ra tive S tores ... 261 0

„ In d ia n B ank , L td ., M adras, F ixed Deposit 16,010 0

„ C ha rte red Bank, Madras, F ixed Deposit 10,000 0

„ Im p e r ia l B ank o f In d ia , Madras, C u rre n t Acct. 31,910 11

„ Cash in hand 2,433 4

„ S undry Debtors and C red ito rs 1,372 9

„ Incom e and D isbursem ent A ccount :

D e fic it carried to new Account 39 U

7,68,666 7

A u d i te d a n d fo u n d c o r r e c t .G . N A R A S IM H A M , F .R .S .A ., F .A .A .,

Certified Auditer.

36 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . S

A B S T R A C T O F A D Y A R L IB R A R Y A C C O U N T

Bs. A. p. Rs. A. p.

To Salaries 6,431 4 0

„ Purchase of BookB and Manuscripts 2,015 13 11

„ Copying Manuscripts ... ... ... 465 12 9

„ F ire Insurance Prem ium 351 8 0

! „ Bookbinding 910 12 3

: „ Furn ish ing 559 8 0

„ S tationery and Postages 339 3 3

„ Miscellaneous Expenses 690 7 0

B alance to N ew A c c o u n t:11,764 5 2

Value of Books and MSS. ... 75,000 0 0

Endowment Fund 1,06,842 8 111,61,842 8 11

1,93,606 14 1

Adyar

31st October, 1ft ¿7

A . SCHWARZ,

H on . T reasurer

t r e a s u r e r ' s r e p o r t 37FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st OCTOBER, 1927

Rs. A. p. Rs. A. P.

By Balance on 1st November, 1926:

Value o f Books and Manuscripts 76,000 0 0

Endowment Fund 1,03,664 16 7— — 1,78,664 15 7

„ 4 per cent In te res t on Rs. 1,03,665 4,146 10 0

It Con tribu tion by T.S, 5,000 0 0

„ U.S. America 11 Adyar Day ” g if t 5,000 0 0

,, Donations 13 8 0

,« Sale o f L ib ra ry Publications 555 13 0

„ „ „ S tationery 6 9 9

„ Copying and T ranscrip t Charges 219 5 9

1,08,606 14 1

A u d ite d a n d fo u n d c o r r e c t .G . N A R A S IM H A M , F .R S .A , F .A .A .,

Certified Auditor.

REPORTS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETIES

T. S. IN AMERICA

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .T h is y e a r has been th e m o st s tre n u o u s we have ev e r k n o w n in

A m e rica . W e h ave been fo r tu n a te in h av in g an in c reased n u m b er of le c tu re rs fro m ab ro ad an d o u r b u ild in g p ro g ra m m e lias been a d d itio n a l to o u r u su a l T h eo so p h ica l w o rk .

O u r v is ito rs w ho h ave m ade ex ten s iv e le c tu re to u rs in c lu d e d th e P re s id e n t, D r. A ru n d a le a n d G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry M r. G a rd n e r . M r. K r is h n a m u r ti an d M r. R a ja g o p a l a lso sp e n t sev era l m o n th s in th e U n ite d S ta te s .

The co m in g o f th e P re s id e n t h ad a v e ry m a rk e d e ffec t upon m em b ersh ip . S ev e ra l h u n d re d p erso n s w hose m em b ersh ip had lap sed ap p lie d fo r re in s ta te m e n t. T he n e t g a in in m em b ersh ip d u r in g th e fiscal y e a r c lo s in g J u n e 3 0 th w as six h u n d re d and th i r ty - n in e as a g a in s t o n ly one h u n d re d and s e v e n ty .e ig h t in th e p rev io u s fiscal y e a r .

O u r H e a d q u a r te r s b u ild in g a t W h e a to n , th e c o rn e rs to n e o f w hich w as la id by D r . B c sa n t in A u g u s t, 1926 , has been co m p le ted a n d w as d ed ica te d by D r. A ru n d a le in A u g u s t, 1927 . P e rh a p s a b r ie f d e ta iled d e sc r ip tio n of the b u ild in g w ill be of g e n e ra l in te re s t as i t is th e ty p e o f b u ild in g said to re p re se n t th e la s t w o rd in b u ild in g c o n s tru c tio n in th is c o u n try . T he m a te r ia l is b rick , stone , steel and co n c re te w ith som e w ood used fo r doo rs, casings, e tc . I t is th e re fo re p ra c t ic a l ly firep ro o f. I t is d es ig n ed fo r a com bin ed office b u ild in g an d resid en ce an d specia l a t te n t io n w as g iv en to l ig h t an d v e n tila tio n . N o p a r t o f th e b u ild in g is w ith o u t a b u n d a n t l ig h t an d th e d ire c t ra y s of th e sun e n te r each ro o m . T he so u th w in g c o n ta in s th e offices on th e firs t and second floors. Two

la rg e v au lts fo r re co rd s and v a lu ab les w ere b u ilt in to th e so u th w in g an d a t th e e x tre m e so u th e rn end is th e l ib ra ry , tw o sto rie s h ig h , e x te n d in g th e e n tire w id th o f th e b u ild in g . The n o r th w in g co n ta in s

6

42 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T .S .

th e liv in g a p a r tm e n ts an d d ra w in g room , w h ile th e w es t w in g is d ev o ted to k itc h e n , d in in g ro o m , g a ra g e , e tc . A n a r te s ia n w ell su pp lies w a te r to th e b u ild in g and p ip es c a r r y th e w a te r to a ll p a r ts of th e g ro u n d s to s u p p ly a b u n d a n t m o is tu re to p la n ts an d tre e s in d ry seasons. T he b u ild in g is eq u ip p ed w ith th e la te s t dev ices fo r sav in g tim e an d lab o r. O ne m ach in e so ften s th e w a te r fo r th e la u n d ry in th e b asem en t, w hero o th e r m ach in es do b o th th e w ash in g an d th e iro n in g . A “ F r ig id a i r e ” in th e b a sem en t, o p e ra te d by e le c tr ic c u r re n t , m a n u fa c tu re s ice in ab u n d a n ce . B o th th e w a te r a n d th e h e a tin g sy stem s a re a u to m a tic . T he lo w e rin g o f th e w a te r in th e p re s su re ta n k tu rn s on th e e le c tr ic c u r r e n t th a t o p e ra te s th e p u m p an d th e fa l l in g of th e te m p e ra tu r e in th e b u ild in g in c reases th e flow o f fu e l o il u n d e r th e b o ile rs . N o coa l o r w ood is used fo r fu e l. G as o n ly is used fo r co o k in g . A n in tra m u ra l te lep h o n e sy s tem co n n ec ts th e offices w ith each o th e r so th a t in fo rm a tio n n eed ed in one office c a n be o b ta in e d fro m a n y o th e r office w ith o u t e ith e r p a r ty le a v in g h is d esk . C o n v ersa tio n s m a y be c a rr ie d on b e tw een v a r io u s offices s im u lta n eo u s ly w ith o u t in te r fe re n c e o r co n fu sio n . F o r ex a m p le , th e M essen g er office m ay be co n su ltin g th e book d e p a r tm e n t a b o u t an a d v e rtis e m e n t w h ile th e S e c re ta ry -T re a s u re r ’s office m ay be a sk in g th e b o o k k e e p e r’s office fo r c e r ta in in fo rm a tio n . E le c t r ic c a lls co n n ec t each room in th e l iv in g w in g w ith th e c e n tre o f th e b u ild in g . T he e sse n tia ls k e p t in m in d in d es ig n in g th e b u ild in g w ere business efficiency, fre sh a ir , a b u n d a n t su nsh in e a n d c o n tro l o f th e te m p e ra tu re w ith in th e b u ild in g .

D u rin g th e p a s t y e a r w e h av e s tre sse d o u r p u b lic l ib r a ry w o rk , k ee p in g one e x p e rien ced a n d e x p e r t w o rk e r co n tin u o u s ly o ccup ied in tr a v e l l in g o v e r th e c o u n try , p la c in g f re e books in a n y p u b lic l ib r a ry th a t w ou ld a c ce p t th e m a n d a g re e to k eep th e m d isp la y e d . U n less th e l ib r a r y show ed a c o -o p e ra tiv e sp ir it , o r if th e b oard of co n tro l w as a t a ll h o s tile , th e books w ere n o t g iv en because e x p e rien ce has show n th a t w hen th o se in a u th o r ity a re u n f r ie n d ly th e books a re n o t c a ta lo g u e d an d a re g e n e ra lly p u t o u t o f s ig h t in som e o b scu re p lace . I n th e tw e lv e m o n th s th re e h u n d re d lib ra r ie s w ere th u s su p p lied w ith T hco so ph ica l books.

T he T h eo so p h ica l P re s s c o n tin u es to g ro w w ith th e exp ansio n o f th e S o c ie ty an d each y e a r th e sales a re an ad v ance o v e r th e p re v io u s y e a r .

T . S . I N A M E R IC A 43T h ere h as been a m a rk e d in c rea se in th e n u m b er an d th e in te re s t o f

th e y o u n g p eop le in T h eo so p h y d u r in g th e y e a r . M r. R a y W . H a rd e n , th e new h ead o f th e R o u n d T ab le , w ho has h ad m an y y e a rs o f e x p e r ience in w o rk in g w ith ch ild ren , has ta k e n th e field w ith e x c e lle n t re su lts a n d w e a re lo o k in g fo rw a rd to a y e a r of c o n s id e rab le T h eo so ph ica l g ro w th am o n g th e y o u n g p eo p le .

I n g e n e ra l, A m e ric a h as n ev e r h ad a m ore a c tiv e an d in te re s tin g y e a r o f T h eo so p h ica l life an d w ith th e P re s id e n t a n d M r. K r is h n a m u r ti co m in g fo r th e S ta r C am p in M ay and , w e h o p e , fo r o u r A n n u a l C o n v en tio n , th e re can be no d o u b t o f th e c o n tin u ed h ig h tid e o f sp ir i tu a l u p lif tm e n t an d th e co n se q u e n t b en e ficen t re a c tio n in th e g ro w in g s t r e n g th a n d in flu ence o f th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty in A m e rica .

L . W . R o g e r s ,

General S ecretary .

T. S. IN ENGLAND

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society,T he fo llo w in g s ta tis t ic s co v er th e p e r io d 1 st N ov em ber, 1926 to

3 1 s t O c to b e r, 1927 :T o ta l n u m b er of m em bers ... 5 ,1 5 0T o ta l n u m b e r o f L odg es ( in c lu d in g A sso c ia ted L o d g es) 161T o ta l n u m b er o f C en tre s ( in c lu d in g A sso c ia ted C en tre s) 53N u m b e r of m em b ers a d m itte d ... 672N u m b e r o f m em b ers re s ig n e d 170

lap sed • . * 256tra n s fe r re d 30d ied ... 40

4 96N u m b e r o f new L odg es fo rm ed ... ... 9N u m b er of L odg es d isso lv ed 2N u m b er of C e n tre s fo rm ed 11N u m b e r of C en tre s becom e L o dg es 6N u m b er o f C en tre s d isso lved 10Your V isit.— D u rin g th e y e a r w e h av e h ad th e in e s tim ab le p r iv ile g e

of y o u r p re sen ce am o ng us fo r sev era l m o n th s, and h av e also been fav o u red by v is its from th e "V ice-P residen t and M rs . J in a r& jad asa , M r. K r is h n a m u r ti , B isho p and M rs. A ru n d a le , an d B ishop W ed gw o od . Y o u r ow n fo u r le c tu re s in th e Q ueen ’s H a l l on “ T he N ew C iv ilisa tio n ” d re w la rg e and a tte n t iv e aud ien ces, a n d as th e y have since been p r in te d in book fo rm i t is hoped th e y w ill reach a w ide p u b lic . W e a re in d e b te d a lso to M r. Jinar& jad& sa fo r h is th re e le c tu re s on th e D ivine Vision g iv en in th e Q ueen ’s H a l l in M ay , an e x p e rim e n t w hich p ro v ed a v e ry g re a t success. T he Y ic e -P re s id e n t has c e r ta in ly e s tab lished h im se lf in th e h e a r ts o f th e B r it ish p u b lic w ho a re accu sto m ed to a tte n d T heosoph ical le c tu re s in th e Q ueen ’s H a l l . D u r in g th e y e a r we a lso

T . S . I N E N G L A N D 45h ad th e p le a su re o f h a v in g w ith us M r. A ria , th e R e co rd in g S e c re ta r y of th e T .S . , w hose v is i t to th is c o u n try , h is firs t, I believe, has le f t a v e ry h a p p y m em o ry .

M y Am erican Tour .— A lo n g s ta n d in g p ro m ise w as fu lfilled th is y e a r w hen a t th e in v ita tio n o f th e A m e rica n S ec tio n I v is ited th e U .S .A . an d c a rr ie d o u t a le c tu r in g to u r in t h a t v a s t c o u n try . I t w as a g re a t p le a su re to m e to m ee t so m a n y of o u r A m e ric a n m em b ers an d I b ro u g h t b ack w ith m e m an y h a p p y re c o lle c tio n s of th e i r k in d n e ss p e rso n a lly and o f th e e a rn e s t d es ire o f th e A m e rica n m em b ers th a t th e ir S ec tio n shou ld ta k e i ts r ig h t f u l p lace in th e T h eo so p h ica l fa m ily .

The Annual Convention fo r 1 9 2 7 , h e ld J u n e 5 th , 6 th , 7 th , a t th e Q u een ’s H a ll , L o n d o n , o v e r w h ich you p re s id ed , w ill be re m e m b e re d fo r i ts h a p p y a tm o sp h e re and s t im u la t in g h e lp fu ln e ss . W ith us also w ere M r. K r is h n a m u r ti , B isho p W ed g w o o d , D r . an d M rs . A ru n d a le , and m a n y o th e r d is tin g u ish e d v is ito rs from ab ro a d . M ost u n fo r tu n a te ly M r. J in a r i l ja d a sa w as d e ta in e d by illn ess in H a r ro g a te .

D r. v an d e r L eeuw g av e th e o p en in g le c tu re on The M ystic and the Occultist and sp ok e w ith c la r i ty , w ide v ision , an d fro m o bv iou sly p ro fo u n d e x p e rien ce . H e b ro u g h t us n e a re r to the w o rld o f r e a l i ty th a n is u su a lly poss ib le by le c tu r in g a lo n e . I n th e a f te rn o o n th e re p re se n ta tiv e s of o th e r c o u n tr ie s rose a t ro l l- c a l l to g iv e an d a c k n o w led g e g re e tin g s , a n d you spoke on th e d u tie s of to le ra n c e an d g o o d -w ill am o n g s t m em b ers. P ro fe s so r M a rc a u lt g av e th e B la v a tsk y L e c tu re , a c o n tr ib u tio n to th e p sy c h o lo g y o f th e In tu i t io n w hich a ll th o se in te re s te d in th e su b jec t w ould be w ise to re a d an d co n sid e r c a re fu lly , as i t cov ers a w ide field and re p re se n ts th e v iew o f th e in tu it io n w h ich is b e in g em p hasized in th e T h eo so ph ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity w o rk . I t m ay be of in te re s t to re c o rd h ere th a t B ishop W e d g w o o d ’s B la v a ts k y L e c tu re o f 1926 , on The D istinctive Contribution o f Theosophy to Christian rlbou gh t, h as been v e ry w id e ly d is tr ib u te d , am o ng tho copies sen t o u t 500 h av in g gone e sp e c ia lly to c le rg y m e n a n d m in is te rs of re lig io n in th is c o u n try . O n th e S a tu rd a y ev en in g th e re w as C om m un ity S in g in g an d an in v ig o ra t in g g re e t in g fro m D r. A ru n d a le , w ho a rr iv e d th a t d a y fro m A u s tra l ia . S u n d a y w as g iven over to a llie d a c tiv itie s , an d y o u r f irs t Q ueen ’s H a l l le c tu re e n t i t le d The N ew C ivilisation .

O n M o n d ay m o rn in g th e la rg e h a ll of th e B r it ish M edical A sso c ia tio n w as o v e rc ro w d e d an d , in a d d itio n , an overflow m ee tin g in a n o th e r h a l l


n e a r by lis te n e d b y lou d sp e a k e r to tw o of th e add resses g iv en . Y o u th e n ex p la in ed th a t th e F e llo w sh ip of F a i th s w as an ex ten s io n o f th e firs t o b je c t o f th e S o c ie ty , as th e W o rld U n iv e rs ity w as a n ex ten s io n o f th e second, an d th e M y s te rie s o f th e th i rd . T he F e llo w sh ip is no new re lig io n , b u t an exp an s io n o f consciousness in re lig io u s th o u g h t, th e re c o g n itio n o f th e O ne L ife w o rsh ip p ed u n d e r v a r io u s fo rm s. B isho p W ed g w o o d m en tio n ed v a rio u s w ay s b y w hich w e cou ld p re p a re fo r th e re s to ra tio n o f th e M y s te rie s , th ro u g h r i tu a l w o rk in th e L ib e ra l C a th o lic C h u rch arid C o -M aso n ry , a n d by th e consc ious tr a in in g a n d d e lib e ra te use o f o u r o w n a s t r a l and m e n ta l fa c u ltie s , so th a t c o o p e ra tio n w ith th e w o rk of th e D cv as m ig h t becom e p ossib le . P ro f e s s o r M a rc a u lt sp ok e o f th e M y s te rie s o f K n o w led g e , an d th e n eed fo r u s to t r a in th e in tu it iv e fa c u l ty in o rd e r to m ak e re a d y fo r th e s tu d y o f th e “ sc ience of l ib e ra tio n ,” w hich he co n s id e red to be th e basic sc ience o f th e W o rld U n iv e rs ity .

A G a rd e n P a r ty a t W e s t 'S id e H o u se , W im b led o n , so f r ie n d ly an d h o sp ita b le th a t even a show er cou ld n o t spo il o u r p le a su re , filled th e a fte rn o o n .

T he c lo s in g m ee tin g on M o n d ay , a f te r a c h a rm in g p ro g ra m m e a r ra n g e d th ro u g h th e A r ts L eag u e o f S e rv ic e , w as a d d re sse d by M r. K r is h n a m u r ti , w ho sp ok e w ith c h a ra c te r is t ic d ign ified s im p lic ity on the sea rch fo r th e I le a l , th e sea rch fo r H ap p in e ss . D r . A ru n d a le , w ith h is in co m p arab le fo rc e fu ln e ss in no w ay ab a te d , s t ir re d h is aud ien ce to a fu l le r a p p re c ia tio n o f th e v ita l needs o f th e m o m en t, an d y o u co n c lu d ed w ith a m ag n ificen t a p p e a l to T h eo so p h is ts to go o u t in to th e w o rld an d re m o u ld i t so th a t th e G re a t P la n o f th e E ld e r B ro th e rs shou ld be m ore n e a r ly rea lised on e a r th .

I n one m e e tin g a f te r a n o th e r th e w id e r v ision of life had been em p h asised , and y o u r final a p p ea l to m ak e th e U nseen , an d y e t th e R e a l, m o re ev id en t in d a ily life sen t th o se of o u r m em b ers w ho w ere fo r tu n a te eno u gh to be p re se n t b ack to th e ir L odges, filled w ith som e o f th e “ b u rn in g e a rn e s tn e ss ” o f o u r le a d e rs .

Theosophy in E urope .— T he fo llo w in g M o tio n w as su b m itte d to th e C on v en tio n d u r in g its business session on J u n e 4 th , 192 7 , b y B isho p W ed gw o od :

T h a t th is C o n v en tio n of th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty in E n g la n d , b e lie v in g th a t in th e sh a p in g of a n ew S ocial O rd e r th e T h eo so p h ica l

T . S . I N E N G L A N D 47te a c h in g s a re o f p a ra m o u n t im p o r ta n c e , s tro n g ly u rg es u p o n th e E u ro p e a n F e d e ra tio n o f T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ties th e d e s ira b il i ty o f h o ld in g a T h e o so p h ic a l C o n g ress a n n u a lly , o r b ie n n ia lly (as p ro v id e d fo rm e r ly in th e F e d e ra tio n R u le s) in a d if fe re n t E u ro p e a n c o u n try .

I t is s a tis fa c to ry to know th a t th e M o tio n h as been a d o p te d by th e C ouncil o f th e E u ro p e a n F e d e ra tio n , T .S . , w ho have dec ided to ho ld a C on g ress of th e S o c ie ty a n n u a lly in one o r o th e r o f th e E u ro p e a n c o u n tr ie s .

Theosophical News B ureau .— H a v in g p ro v e d its u se fu ln e ss b y its tw e lv e -m o n th s ’ w o rk d u r in g one of th e b u s ie s t y e a rs th is N a tio n a l S o c ie ty has k n o w n fo r som e tim e , an office o f th e B u re a u h a s been o p en ed in P a r is , th ro u g h w hich th e S e c re ta r y w ho now res id es in F ra n c e , w ill he co n ce rn ed m o re p a r t ic u la r ly w ith th e C o n tin e n ta l P re s s . T he w o rk of th e B u re a u in E n g la n d w ill bo c a rr ie d on as p a r t o f th e a d m in is tra tiv e w o rk o f th e N a tio n a l H e a d q u a r te r s .

Manchester Lodge .— T he M a n c h es te r L o d g e b eg an a new e ra o f a c tiv i ty in t h a t g r e a t c i ty b y e n te r in g in to possession o f th e ir tine an d com m odious L o d g e p rem ise s k n o w n as W ard H a ll , V ictoria P a rk , on J u ly 5 th , 1927 , w h en you d ed ica ted th e L o dg e R oo m s an d ad d re sse d a la r g e m e e tin g o f m em bers. T he L o dge is in d eed to be c o n g ra tu la te d o n se c u r in g such a re m a rk a b ly fine p ro p e r ty . T he n u m b er of L o d g es th a t ow n th e ir R oom s, u su a lly in co n ju n c tio n w ith a re s id e n tia l house an d g a rd e n , is c o n s ta n tly in c re a s in g . T he v a lu e to th e efficiency of a l l th e lo ca l T h eo so p h ica l a c tiv it ie s is in es tim ab le and th e s p ir i t of h e lp fu ln e ss a n d b ro th e rh o o d is w a rm ly fo s te re d in th e L o d g e th a t h a s its ow n hom e c e n tre an d fro m w h ich to w o rk .

D ra m a .— M an y o f o u r m em b ers h av e fe lt th a t , w ith th e b eg in n in g of th e S o c ie ty ’s second h a lf -c e n tu ry , th e tim e h as com e fo r som e sp ec ia lisa tio n w ith in th e L o d g es , w hich , u p to th e p re s e n t h ave n ec e ssa rily been c o n c e n tra t in g on p ro p a g a n d a an d s tu d y . S u ch a s tep to w a rd s g ro u p -w o rk on sp ecia l lin e s h as been ta k e n b y th e B a y sw a tc r (L o n d o n ) L o dg e w h ich h as fo rm ed i ts e lf in to a n A r t G ro u p fo r th e p u rp o se o f d ra w in g to g e th e r th o se m em b ers w ho a re a r t is ts o r a r t - lo v e rs an d o f c re a tin g fa c ilit ie s fo r a r t-e x p re s s io n w ith in th e S o c ie ty a n d o f s t im u la tin g a n d e n c o u ra g in g th e p re se n ta tio n of T ru th us B e a u ty . T he L o d g e a lso en d eav o u rs to l in k up a n d e s ta b lish f r ie n d ly re la tio n s w ith e x is t in g A r t S o c ie ties , w hich i t is h o p ed w ill p ro v e h e lp fu l in in c re a s in g th e


.sy m p ath etic re c o g n itio n o f T h eo so p h y . A lre a d y a n u m b er o f in te re s t in g p e rfo rm a n c e s h av e b ee n g iv en u n d e r th e ausp ices of th is L o dg e , and i t is p ro po sed th a t th e y be co n tin u ed th ro u g h o u t th e co m in g w in te r in th e M o rtim e r H a ll , w h e re th e p o r ta b le s tag e h as been t r a n s fe r r e d fro m th e U p p e r H a l l an d fixed p e rm a n e n tly , w ith su itab le l ig h tin g eq u ip m en t, in th e L o w er H a ll .

The W ork o f M em bers.— I ca n n o t a llow th e o p p o r tu n ity , o ffe red b y th is R e p o r t , to, pass w ith o u t e x p re ss in g a p p re c ia tio n of th e s te a d y w o rk done w eek a f te r w eek b y L o dg es, C e n tre s , an d m an y o f o u r m em b ers in d iv id u a lly . T he success of th e S o c ie ty in th is c o u n try , in th e u ltim a te , d ep en d s upon th e in d iv id u a l m em b er w ho, by h is s tu d y of th e t r u th s o f T h eo so ph y , an d his a t te m p t to liv e th em , becom es a c e n tre o f s p ir itu a l h e lp to h is fe llo w s in th e S o c ie ty and in th e o u te r w o rld . I t w ou ld be easy to c ite m an y in s ta n ce s of th e w o rk in g o f th is s p ir i t o f h e lp fu ln e ss an d b ro th e rh o o d am o ng o u r m em b ers d u r in g th e y e a r . T he re su lts a re c h ro n ic le d , n ecessa rily b a ld ly , m o n th a f te r m o n th , in o u r “ N ew s and N o tes ” : h e a l th y C e n tre s fo rm ed in p a r ts of th e c o u n try w h e re th e w ord Theosophy h ad n e v e r befo re been h ea rd ; q u ie t C e n tre s b u rs tin g fo r th as flo u rish in g L o dg es th ro u g h th e se lf-sa c rif ic e an d d ev o tio n of a few e n e rg e tic m em b ers . O ne in d iv id u a l e ffo r t in p a r t ic u la r I w ou ld re c a ll to y o u r m e m o ry , th e schem e se t on fo o t b y one g en e ro u s an d th o u g h tfu l m em b er w h e re b y an in c re a s in g n u m b er of th e m o re ad v anced T h eo so p h ica l books a re p laced in th e h an d s of p eo p le w ho, in som e cases, co u ld n o t h av e a ffo rd ed to b u y th em , and in o th e rs , h av e v a in ly so u g h t fo r m iyiy y e a rs ju s t th e e n lig h te n m e n t shed by th a t sp ec ia l book . E v e ry w h e re such g if ts have m e t w ith rea l «appreciation.

N ational L ectu rers .— D u rin g th e p a s t y e a r n e a r ly a h u n d re d sp ecia l co u rses of le c tu re s , v a ry in g fro m a few d ay s to sev era l w eeks, h av e been d e liv e red in co n n ec tio n w ith th e w ork of L odg es and C en tre s . S u ch co u rses, each c a rr ie d on fo r a d efin ite perio d , have been fo u n d o f g re a t v a lu e w h e re v e r h e ld .

M ortim er H a lls .— O n S u n d a y e v en in g s th ro u g h o u t th e y e a r , T h eo so p h ica l le c tu re s a re g iv en an d a re w ell a tte n d e d .

L ite ra tu re .— T he fo llo w in g new b o o k le ts have been p u b lish ed (a t n in e -p en ce p e r dozen ) d u r in g th e y e a r : The P ath to H a p p in ess; Theosophy and C hristian ity , by A n n ie B esan t, D .L . ; Theosophy and the Coming R ace .

T . S . I N E N G L A N D 49O ra n g e p o s te rs fo r an n o u n c in g L o d g e L e c tu re s a re now g re a t ly in

d em an d a ll o ver th e c o u n try a n d a re p ro v in g an effec tiv e m e th o d «£ a d v e r tis in g . S ize s o f p o s te rs v a ry fro m lO in . X 8 in . to 3 0 in .X 2 0 in . T h is y e a r we h av e a lso used a th o u san d v e ry la rg e o ra n g e p o s te rs d ea lin g , th e one w ith Reincarnation an d th e o th e r w ith Theosophy, w h ich , w h e rev e r d isp lay ed b y L o d g es , c re a te g re a t in te re s t .

F if ty - tw o book-boxes a re in use in L odg es an d C en tre s . E a c h box co n ta in s a p p ro x im a te ly th i r ty - f iv e o f th e b es t k now n books d e a lin g w ith T h eo so ph y , a n d is u se fu l as p ro v id in g th e n uc leu s o f th e L o d g e L ib ra ry .

T h e d em an d fo r f o r tn ig h t ly b o o k le ts is g re a t ly on th e in c rease ; in- six m o n th s n e a r ly five th o u sa n d h av e been d isp a tch ed to e n q u ire rs in re sp o n se to ab o u t seven h u n d re d a p p lic a tio n s . A p o in t of in te re s t is th a t m a n y p ass on th e i r b o o k le ts to f r ie n d s a n d fu r th e r nam es fo llow , 'I n one in s tan ce a s in g le b o o k le t w e n t th e ro u n d o f tw e lv e peop le ,

tStudents’ Week E nds w e re h e ld in th e S o u th , d u r in g E a s te r w eek a t P a ig n to n , in D e v o n s h i r e ; in th e N o r th a t K ip lin H a ll (Y o rk s h ire ) d u r in g S ep tem b e r ; in th e M id lan d s a t C rich d u r in g M ay ; in L o n d o n a t th e T h eo so p h ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity C en tre d u r in g th e C h ris tm as w eek -end , an d a lso d u r in g th e w eek fo llo w in g th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty ’s C o n v en tio n in J u n e .

T hese a re g re a t ly a p p re c ia te d b y a ll th o se a tte n d in g a n d th e n u m b ers h av e v a r ie d fro m f if ty an d u p w a rd s . T he a t t r a c t iv e fe a tu re s o f sev e ra l has b een th a t a ll a re to g e th e r as a house p a r ty fo r som e d ay s and th e d e l ig h tfu l and h a rm o n io u s s p ir i t p re v a ilin g h as been v e ry m a rk e d .

A m o n g th e le c tu re rs v is itin g th e g a th e r in g s w ere y o u rse lf , D r . A ru n d a le , P ro fe s s o r M a rc a u lt, M r. J a m e s S co tt, M iss C h a r lo tte W oods, M iss C la ra C odd, M rs . S tev en so n H o w ell, M a jo r C . F . J . G a llo w ay , m y se lf a n d M rs . G a rd n e r , and m em b ers o f th e S cience G ro u p an d o th e r o rg an isa tio n s .

Special Lectures w ere g iv en in th e Q ueen ’s H a l l , five be in g g iv en b y y o u rse lf in J u n e a n d O cto b er, a n d th re e b y th e V ic e -P re s id e n t in M ay . W e h ad a lso th e p riv ileg e o f th ree le c tu re s f ro m D r . v an d e r L eeu w on The Conquest o f Illusion, g iv en th is m o n th in th e M o rtim e r H a lls .

Y o u w ere a lso good eno u gh to v is i t L eeds, B ra d fo rd , M an ch es te r, L iv e rp o o l, N o ttin g h a m and B ris to l , an d th e V ic e -P re s id e n t v is ite d S heffie ld , L iv e rp o o l, M an ch es te r, B a th , B irm in g h am , an d H a r ro g a te .

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M iss W a n d a D y n o w sk a to u re d th e c o u n try fo r th re o w eeks in A p r i l a n d M ay . H e r v is i t w as g re a t ly a p p re c ia te d .

D r . A ru n d a le on h is w ay fro m A m e rica to In d ia g av e u s a le c tu re in th e F r ie n d s ’ H a ll , h is su b je c t b e in g “ A m e rica : H e r P o w e r an d P u rp o s e ” .

W ith afE ectionate g re e t in g s f ro m us a ll to y o u a n d o u r b re th re n , in C o n v en tio n assem bled .

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The o u ts ta n d in g fe a tu re of th e y ea r en d in g 3 0 th S ep tem b e r h as been a s p ir i t of a le r tn e s s am o n g o u r m em b ers. A lth o u g h o u r L odg es have, n o t y e t o verco m e m a n y of th e ir d ifficu lties , th e re is, g e n e ra lly sp e ak in g , a c h e e rfu l and o p tim is tic to n e th ro u g h o u t th e S o c ie ty in In d ia . W e fee l th a t we a re rece iv in g a new life , th a t we a re g o in g fo rw a rd and a re ¿ je ttin g re a d y fo r m o re s tre n u o u s w o rk .n n c,

A lth o u g h th e in c re a s in g com m u nal ten sio n has u n fo r tu n a te ly en g ro ssed m o st of th e a t te n t io n of o u r p eo p le a t p re se n t, i t is a t th e sam e tim e d r iv in g th e se rio u s-m in d ed am o n g st us to find o u t a so lu tio n o f th e tro u b le s w hich a re th re a te n in g to g ro w in to a se rio us d ead lo ck . T he b e t te r m in d of th e c o u n try is an x io u s to b r in g ab o u t peace an d g o o d w ill b e tw een H in d u s and M u sa lm an s and is s lo w ly b eg in n in g to a p p re c ia te th e p ra c tic a l a d v a n ta g e s o f th e p ro p e r T h eo so ph ica l a t t i tu d e to w a rd s d if fe re n t re lig io n s an d o u r c h a ra c te r is tic s p ir it of to le ra n c e .

The T. S . M uslim League o rg an ised by th e V ic e -P re s id e n t in 1 92 4 is a w a itin g th e to u ch of a new and m o re v ig o ro u s l ife , th o u g h it h as n o t been q u ite in a c tiv e . S om e of its m em b ers h av e been c o n s ta n tly le c tu r in g on I s la m and h av e been p la c in g th e re su lts o f th e ir Is la m ic s tu d ie s b e fo re th e p u b lic th ro u g h th e S ec tio n M a g a z in e and o th e r T heo so ph ica l jo u rn a ls . I t s m em b ersh ip n eed s th e a d d itio n o f m uch f u r th e r s t re n g th an d we a re h o p in g to e n lis t th e sy m p a th y o f a la rg e r n u m b er o f n o n -T h eo so p h is t M u sa lm an s to m ak e i t m o re se rv iceab le a t th e p re se n t ju n c tu re .

M em bership .— O u r m em b ersh ip in th e m a in b od y s ta n d s a t 5 ,5 3 6 as a g a in s t 5 ,0 2 9 la s t y e a r . A m o n g th e A ll - In d ia F e d e ra tio n of Y o u n g T h eo so p h is ts , h o w ev er, th e re is a su d d en d ro p fro m 1722 to 6 80 . P e rh a p s th e ch ie f re a so n fo r th is la rg e d ec re a se is— as h in te d by th e S e c re ta r y in h is r e p o r t fo r th e p rev io u s y e a r— th a t a sy s tem of

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y .


P ro v in c ia l o rg a n is a tio n s w h ich w ill m ore e ffec tiv e ly c o n tro l P ro v in c ia l a re a s an d m a in ta in a c lose re la tio n sh ip w ith th e H e a d q u a r te r s has n o t y e t d ev e lo p ed . I n th e m a in b ra n c h o£ th e In d ia n S ec tio n , h o w ev er, th e re is a v e ry s a t is f a c to ry in c re a se of 5 07 , a l th o u g h w h en w e in c lu d e th e n u m b e r of Y o u n g T h eo so p liis ts o u r to ta l m em b ersh ip com es dow n to 6 ,2 1 6 a g a in s t 6 ,7 5 1 show n la s t y e a r . T he n u m b e r of new adm issio n s in th e m a in b o d y is 809 a g a in s t 618 in 1926 and in th e Y o u th F e d e ra tio n 299 as a g a in s t 91 . O u r losses due to re s ig n a tio n s com e to 26 as a g a in s t 4 4 la s t y e a r and th e to ll o f “ d o rm a n t m em b ers ” is o n ly 2 10 as a g a in s t 468 in th e p re v io u s y e a r .

Lodges and C entres .— T he n u m b e r of L o dg es is 329 as a g a in s t 3 3 4 la s t y e a r . T h is seem in g d ecrease of five is r e a l ly d ue to th e fa c t th a t seven L o d g es h av e been tr a n s fe r r e d d u r in g th e y e a r to th e n ew ly fo rm ed N a tio n a l S o c ie ty in C ey lo n . O u r C e n tre s a re a lso re d u c e d fro m 30 to 25 th is y e a r .

Federations and L odges .— T he n u m b er of “ a u to n o m o u s ” F e d e r a tio n s re m a in s th e sam e as la s t y e a r . T he v a r io u s F e d e ra tio n s in to w h ich th e In d ia n S ec tio n has been su b -d iv id ed a re sh o w in g signs o f b e t te r o rg an isa tio n s an d g re a te r a c tiv i ty . A s w ith th e In d ia n S ec tio n so w ith th e F e d e ra tio n s th e p a u c ity o f fu n d s g re a t ly h am p ers th e efficiency of w o rk , b u t ju d g in g fro m th e in c re a s in g in te re s t w hich o u r m em b ers now ta k e in o u r com m on w o rk it is e x p e c te d th a t th e m u ch - n eeded fin an c ia l s u p p o r t w ill be m o re re a d ily an d u n g ru d g in g ly g iv en in fu tu re . I n S o u th In d ia th e re is a g ro w in g te n d e n c y in fa v o u r of s tre n g th e n in g th e F e d e ra tio n s by a m a lg a m a tin g th e sm a lle r a rea s to g e th e r . S om e F e d e ra tio n s a re t r y in g to in c rea se th e a c tiv itie s of th e i r L odg es in v ig o u r an d d e p th . T h e re a re h ap p ily a few s tro n g an d w c ll-c o n d u c ted L o dg es in ev e ry F e d e ra tio n a re a w hich a re s e t tin g an ex am p le to w ea k e r C e n tre s in e s tab lish in g a d ee p e r u n d e rs ta n d in g o f o u r tea c h in g s by e n c o u ra g in g se rio us s tu d y a lo n g w ith e ffo rts in th e d ire c tio n o f p u b lic p ro p a g a n d a . T h ere is also a g ro w in g ten d e n c y am o n g th e L o d g es to have a p e rm a n e n t b u ild in g of th e i r ow n.

F ield W ork .— F o r th e success o f o u r w o rk in th is v a s t c o u n try an d fo r th e p ro p e r u n d e rs ta n d in g of th e m essage o f T h eo so ph y , i t is e ssen tia l t h a t we sh ou ld h av e a v e ry m u ch la r g e r n u m b e r o f efficien t le c tu re rs b o th in E n g lish a n d th e d if fe re n t In d ia n Y e rn a c u la rs . T h a t has been th e w ea k es t p o in t in o u r o rg an isa tio n fo r a la rg e n u m b er of

T .S . I N I N D I A 53y e a rs . I n th e S o u th o u r v e te ra n J o in t G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry , B ro th e r T . R a m a c h a n d ra R ao , w ith h is lie u te n a n ts has, as u su a l, done so lid w o rk - i n th e N o rth M rs. H u id e k o p c r an d B ro th e rs B . S an jiv a R ao , H . C . K u m a r , H a r j iv a n K . M e h ta an d P a n d a B a ijn a th have been e x tre m e ly h e lp fu l in th is d irec tio n .

T he S ec tio n is m uch in d eb ted to B ro th e r A b d u l K a r im w ho k in d ly m ad e a lo n g le c tu r in g to u r in N o r th In d ia . H is th o u g h tfu l p re se n ta tio n o f I s la m in th e l ig h t o f T h eo so ph y w as h ig h ly a p p re c ia te d by h is au d ien ces . W e need m an y m o re M u sa lm an fr ie n d s lik e h im to h e lp us in in te rp re t in g th e b eau tie s of th e g re a t Is la m ic fa i th to th e In d ia n p u b lic .

O u r E x -G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry , th e la te S ir T . S ad a s iv ie r , w hose re c e n t d e a th has caused a tre m e n d o u s loss to o u r S ec tio n , w as a lm o st a lw a y s to u r in g in S o u th In d ia . H e c a rr ie d co n v ic tio n to th e h e a r ts o f th e p eo p le by h is w ide sch o la rsh ip and deep e a rn es tn ess , and by his g re a t d ev o tio n and h ig h c h a ra c te r . M ay th e P eace of th e E te r n a l ab id e w ith h im .

Publicity ami Propaganda .— L a ck of n ecessa ry fu n d s has a lso stood in th e w av of a w id e r p u b lic ity and a good su p p ly of p ro p a g a n d a l i te r a tu r e w hich is so essen tia l fo r p la c in g b efo re th e p eop le T heosoph ica l t ru th s and th e p ra c tic a l so lu tio n th e y a ffo rd of th e m an y p ro b lem s tro u b lin g us in In d ia . A t th e la s t P a i r a t H a rd w a r an a t te m p t w as m ade to ap p ro a ch th e la rg e n u m b er of H in d u P ilg r im s th a t h ad g a th e r ed th e re an d it is hoped th a t such e x p e rim e n ts w ill also be tr ie d in fu tu re a t sev era l o th e r im p o r ta n t C en tres of p ilg r im a g e in In d ia . M ost o f o u r F e d e ra tio n s a re p u b lish in g th e ir ow n M ag az in es in th e ir re sp e c tiv e V e rn a c u la rs an d by th is m eans th e m essage of T h eosophy is being c a rr ie d to th o se w ho do n o t know E n g lish .

T he S ec tio n a l M agaz in e , Theosophy in In d ia , has been v e ry m uch im p ro v e d an d , we a re g iv en to u n d e rs ta n d , is b e in g m o re an d m ore a p p re c ia te d .

The Indian Book Shop .— T he B ookshop w hich is th e handsom e g if t o f th e P re s id e n t to th e In d ia n S ec tio n , h as u n d e r th e cap ab le m an ag e m e n t o f M r. V cn u g o p a l show n a c e r ta in a m o u n t o f p ro fit, a lth o u g h since th e ch an g e of i ts c h a ra c te r fro m a b ran ch o f th e T .P .H . a t A d y a r i t has h ad to c o n ten d a g a in s t serious d ifficu lties. T h ere is a la rg e s to ck o f p a m p h le ts th a t w e a re se llin g a t v e ry m uch red u ced p rices in o rd e r to e n co u rag e th e L o dg es in f re e ly d is tr ib u tin g them am ong th e p u b lic .


Our Educational Work is w in n in g g re a te r an d g re a te r re c o g n itio n and is in c re a s in g in efficiency as o u r w o rk e rs a re g a in in g m o re ex p e rien c e . W h a t is m ore , i ts in flu ence is sp re a d in g am o n g o th e r in s ti tu tio n s as th e y a re g ra d u a lly in tro d u c in g o u r m e th o d s re g a rd in g th e t r e a tm e n t o f ch ild ren .

The W omens Movement is p ro g re s s in g e v e ry y e a r u n d e r th e au sp ices o f o u r In d ia n W o m e n ’s A sso c ia tio n , an d th e re is a co n s id e rab le accession of s tre n g th to th e T . S . in In d ia as o u r lad ies a re s h a r in g w ith m en th e g r e a t in sp ira tio n of T h eo so p h y . T he p re sen ce o f o u r e n e rg e tic J o in t S e c re ta ry , M rs. B . P a d m a b a i R ao , as one o f th e C h ie f E x e c u tiv e O fficers o f o u r S ec tio n is a su re g u a ra n te e o f th e lead w hich In d ia n w om en w ill soon g iv e us in th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty in In d ia . To h e r I ow e a deep d eb t of g ra t i tu d e fo r th e adv ice an d h e lp she has a lw a y s u n -g ru d g in g ly g iv en m e.

I t is fo r th e f irs t tim e th a t th ro u g h o u t th e w hole of th e y e a r u n d e r re p o r t o u r S ec tio n w as d ep riv ed o f th e in e s tim ab le p riv ile g e o f y o u r p resen ce in th is c o u n try w hich is so d ea r to y o u r h e a r t and fo r w h ich you h av e so t ire le s s ly w o rk ed an d m ean to co n tin u e to w o rk . T he absence o f o u r b e loved K r is h n a ji an d o u r re sp e c te d V ic e -P re s id e n t and o f o th e r le a d e rs fro m th e c o u n try has a lso been v e ry k e e n ly fe l t . B u t I t r u s t , d e a r P re s id e n t , y o u r c h ild re n in In d ia h ave , on th e w hole , done f a i r ly w ell to d eserv e y o u r confidence and th e b lessin g s of th e G re a t B ro th e rh o o d w hose se rv ice is th e h ig h e s t am b itio n of th e m em b ers of th e T h eo soph ica l S o c ie ty .

I q b a l N . G u r t it ,

General Secretary .

T.S. IN AUSTRALIA

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .I h av e th e h o n o u r to send y ou th e fo llo w in g re p o r t o f th e

A u s tra l ia n S ec tio n of th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty fo r th e y e a r en d ed 3 0 th S e p te m b e r , 1927.

Sta tistics .— T he to ta l m em b ersh ip fo r th e A u s tra l ia n S ec tio n fo r th e y e a r u n d e r re p o r t is 1 ,5 6 2 . 177 new m em b ers w ere a d m itte d , b u ton th e o th e r han d 2 0 4 w ere lo s t to us b y d ea th , re s ig n a tio n and lap se d su b sc r ip tio n s . T he n u m b e r lo s t d u r in g th e y e a r is h ig h , b u t L odges h av e fo r y e a rs been c a r ry in g m an y in ac tiv e m em b ers w ho have been d e le te d fro m th e ro ll s ince o u r dues hav e been in c rea sed . T h ou gh we c a n n o t c la im th e h ig h n u m b e r fo rm e r ly re p o r te d th ese m em b ers a re m a in ly ac tiv e an d w e c a r ry l i t t le d ead w ood.

T he T h ir ty -se c o n d A n n u a l C on v en tio n w as h e ld in S y d n e y a t E a s te r a n d n ev e r b efo re has th is S ec tio n had such a re m a rk a b le g a th e r in g w hich p la n n e d so p u rp o se fu lly an d w ell th e c a m p a ig n of w o rk to be done in th e se rv ice o f th e M a s te rs . W ith B ish o p A ru n d a le in th e C h a ir a n d B isho p L e a d b e a te r ev e r re a d y to o ffe r h is w ise co u n se l, a ll d e le g a te s w ere w eld ed in to a u n ite d body each in te n t on u s in g h is b es t ju d g m e n t in th e cause of T h eo so ph y . L a rg e issues w ere p u t b e fo re th e C onventio n an d im p o r ta n t d ec isions m ade, ch ie f o f w hich w as th e a d o p tio n of th e A c tiv e S e rv ice F u n d . B isho p L e a d b e a te r’s ta lk s a ll u rg e d th e n ecess ity fo r a v ir ile p a tr io tic sp ir i t , and th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry o u tlin ed a s tr ik in g p o licy fo r A u s tra lia , in c lu d in g a p le a fo r g o v e rn m e n t b y the w ise and a la r g e r a ll-A u s tra l ia n o u tlo o k .

A new fe a tu re o f th e C o n v en tio n w as th e a n sw e rin g from m an y d if fe re n t p o in ts o f v iew of a p ith y Q u e s tio n n a ire c o v e rin g a n u m b er o f d e b a ta b le T h eo so p h ica l co n cep tio n s , an in s tru c tiv e and h um oro u s p ro ce e d in g .

Section Officers.— W e re jo iced e x c e e d in g ly th a t w e h ad th eo p p o r tu n ity o f re -e le c t in g B isho p A ru n d a le as G en e ra l S e c re ta r y .


The Revs. B yron C asselberry and H aro ld M orton were elected J o in t A ssistant G eneral Secretaries, the position of the form er being taken la te r by Miss M uriel Beaufoy and still la te r by M r. H enry F re i, la te G eneral S ecre ta ry of the Ceylon Section. M r. Houstone and M rs. A . E . D em pster w ere elected respectively as T reasurer and A ssistant T reasurer, and Miss M. K . Neff was re-elected as N ational L ectu rer.

Finances.— The Active Service F und inaugurated by the foresight of the G eneral S ecre tary is w orthy of detailed repo rt. This Section decided on a la rge program m e of public w ork, and in order to finance, its activities Bishop A rundale made an arrestin g appeal to members to subscribe 1,000 half-crow ns per week, calling those who responded “ the H appy Thousand ” . The am ount thus derived from th is sourceduring this year is being apportioned as follows :

£Theosophical B roadcasting S tation

cW

2,600“ 80 Y ears Y oung F u n d ” . . . L 3 0 0Section (including m agazines) ... ... 1,200S ta r ... 1,000

.£ 6,100W hile a reg u la r income of 1,000 half-crow ns w eekly is a splendid

achievem ent, i t is doubly appreciated because it is the donation of the m any and not of the few, a fact which keeps tho united sp irit of the Convention prom inently before all. Tho inclusion of tho O rder of the S ta r is only for the convenience of members who belong to both organisations so th a t there m ay be only one appeal for funds. To c a rry on this fund each year w ill enable us continually to enlarge our scope of w ork, and the sacrifices made by members for this common purpose aid the team sp irit so v ital to our work.

The Theosophical Broadcasting S ta tio n .__2G .B . has a splendidrecord of w ork and is now entering on a still g reater career. S tanding alw ays fo r noble citizenship, culture, r ig h t education and brotherhood i t has fought down the ignoran t prejudice against Theosophy, and the Society is being recognised and m ore respected for its p ractical and disinterested idoalism. A large public is boing reached, for besides the

T .S . I N A U S T R A L IA 57broadcasting of Tkeosophical and S ta r lectures, A nglican and o ther C hurches arc co-operating , and, which is of g rea t im portance to the C om m onw ealth, a refined and cu ltu red program m e is broadcast especially for the children . Special efforts have been made by the m anager, M r. A. E . B ennett, to keep the m usic a t a high level so th a t the public can alw ays re ly on having a firs t class m usical p rogram m e from 2G . B. C om m ittees in each cap ita l a re d raw ing up p lans for the establishm ent a t a la te r date of re lay S ta tio n s to be erected when finances p erm it.

Lodge A c tiv ities .— In S ydney we have had the aid of the R t. Rev. Gr. S. A rundale , P ro fesso r and M rs. W ood, D r. J . J . van der Leeuw and D r. P . K . R oest for series of public lec tu res. Twice during the y ea r Bishop L eadbeater him self spoke in the A d y ar H all, on W hite Lotus D ay about M adam e B lavatsky and on the P re s id e n t’s B irth d ay about D r. B esant. These ta lk s w ere a ll b roadcast and the follow ing ex trac t from the public press is w orthy of rep o rt :

Slow , very d istin c t, gram m atically p e r je c t and with w onderfu l pronunciation , 1 cannot help Jeeling that here is a voice that should he heard more o fte n . What a p leasure it would he i f all the voices were like B ishop L eadhea ters. The f ir s t person that goes over w ith a voice like that is going to he fam ous in radio realms.

Lodges.— C harters have been issued for th ree new Lodges, K ew , B abinda, and M anly. A new C entre has been form ed a t C anberra , the F ed era l C apital of A ustra lia , which prom ises to be an im p o rtan t influence in th e fu tu re , and ano ther in the Dawson V alley , Q ueensland.

I t is unnecessary to rep o rt individually on the w ork of each Lodge. W e are as a Section c a rry in g out big plans fo r the whole of A ustra lia and the stren g th of the Section is in the support which all parts give to the g rea te r plan.

N ationa l L ecturers.— Miss Neff has since Convention travelled extensively over the vast spaces of A u stra lia and broken much new ground. U n fo rtu n a te ly the s tra in of constan t lec tu ring has been too severe and she has been forced to resign the office of N ational L ec tu re r. This is a g rea t loss to A ustra lia , but our loss will mean some o ther S ection’s gain, for she is alw ays a tireless w orker.


M rs. M ason-B eatty has done valuable w ork in Queensland ; as a w ell-know n member of m any public organizations she carries the message of Theosophy to large num bers who would otherw ise not be contacted.

W orld Federation o f Young Theosophists.— Miss Glare Tracey has organized the w ork of the young Theosophists and co-operated alw ays w ith the Round Table. These two m ovem ents have done excellent w ork for the youth of A ustra lia .

P a rtic u la rly are we g lad to see the way in which ad u lt m em bers are resigning their posts in favour of the young people in order tha t, they m ay bo free fo r la rger and m ore strenuous duties on behalf of th e Section.

P ublic ity .— E ach m onth Advance ! A u stra lia and The A u stra lia n Theosophist are published ; the fo rm er devotes itse lf “ w ithout fear or favour ” to the in te rests of A ustra lia , and the la t te r is more p a rticu la rly fo r m em bers. The c ircu lation of these m agazines is 2,500 and 1 ,150 respectively . Seven num bers of The A u s tra lia -In d ia League B u lle tin w ere p rin ted un til the appearance of th e N ew In d ia W eekly. One thousand copies w ere p rin ted . The B u lle tin was posted to all S ta te and F ederal leg isla to rs in the C om m onw ealth and undoubtedly created a sen tim en t in favour of In d ia and the H om e R u le m ovem ent.

No pam phlets have been p rin ted this year as our in te rests have cen tred p rin c ip a lly upon Advance ! A u stra lia .

D r . M ary Rocke.— W o desire to pu t on record our appreciation of the splendid w ork done by the la te D r. M ary R ocke in the service of the M asters. H av ing resided in Sydney for a num ber of years she earned the love and respect of all who w orked fo r her.

The R t . R ev . C. W . Leadbeater.— A ustra lia has again been honoured w ith the presence of Bishop L eadbeater. The g rea t m asterpieces of his labour are the young people who com© to him for tra in in g and leave him la te r as efficient and devoted w orkers in th e M asters’ cause. Such a group is now gathered a t Ih e M anor and th ey are an exam ple to us of the u n ity which T heir w orkers endeavour to m aintain . M ay A ustra lia prove itse lf w orthy of his presence.

I n conclusion I would say th a t this year has been one of consolidation. Bold ventures were inaugurated last year and thin year they have been established on stable foundations. M uch public

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w ork has been done b u t of g rea te r value than all th is is the d e te rm ination to w ork according to the M asters’ plans fo r the u p lif t of the C om m onw ealth.

On behalf of th is Section I have the honour to lay a t your feet the u tte rm o st love and lo y a lty of your m any obedient servan ts .

H a r o l d M o r t o n ,

A ctin g G eneral Secretary .

T. S. IN SW EDEN

I have much pleasure in fo rw ard ing you m y rep o rt of the activ ities of the Swedish Section for the year ending O ctober 31st 1927.

S ta tis tics .— D uring the year 37 new m em bers have been adm itted . O ur Section has now a to ta l m em bership of 1,094 and 43 Lodges. O ur m agazine, Teosofisk l i d s k r i f t , is published in 10 num bers a year w ith 36 pages in each issue. The m em bers receive it free of charge.

A nnua l C onvention .— D r. Annie B esant, our venerable P resid en t, presided at our Convention held du ring A ugust a t her Scandinavian to u r. I t was a g rea t event for all of us and I need not m ontion th a t her v isit was a big success.

The G eneral S ec re ta ry was unanim ously re-elected for ano ther year.Lodges .— The m em bership is not very large but we have com pa

ra tiv e ly m any Lodges scattered all over our big coun try . The Lodges are joined to g e th e r in d istric ts for inner w ork and p ropaganda.

L ite ra tu re .— O ur Theosophical Bookshop, “ S tu d io ,” is doing very good w ork. I t is ru n on a broad and to le ran t basis supplying th e public w ith books on idealistic subjects.

P ropaganda .— The reg u la r p ropaganda w ith public lectures has been going on as usual.

This re p o rt carries w ith it sincere and h e a rtfe lt love and g ra titu d e to our deeply beloved P residen t.

H ugo F a h l o r a n t z ,

G eneral S ecre tary .

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T K e o s o p l d c a l S o c i e t y .

T. S. IN NEW ZEALAND

I have the honour and pleasure of subm itting to yon a brief R ep o rt of the A ctivities of the New Zealand Section for the y ear ending 31st O ctober, 1927.

S ta tis tics .— New m em bers 71, re-jo ined 8, tra n s fe rre d from o ther Sections 1, resigned 14, passed aw ay 5, lapsed 112, tran sfe rred to o ther Sections 7, num ber of members on the reg is te r 1,198, active m em bers 972, and active Lodges 19.

A nnua l Convention .— The T h irty -firs t A nnual Convention was held in C hristchurch in the now H all of the local Lodge on the 29 th and 30th December, 1920. The l i t . Rev. J . R . Thomson, P resid en t of the H . P . 13. Lodge, was elected to the C hair, and gave the O pening A ddress. The success of the Convention was due not only to the frien d ly co-operation of v isiting m em bers from all p arts of theDom inion, but la rg e ly to the insp ira tion and help derived from th e presence of P ro fessor and M rs. E rnest W ood, the Rev. E dw ardB ranscom be and the R ev. Law rence B u rt— all from A ustra lia . A t this Convention, the m ethod of voting was slig h tly am ended, and the A nnual D ues w ere raised by unanim ous consent from 7/6 to 10/-

P u h lic ity .— Theosophy in N ew Zealand continues to be a useful m eans of p ropaganda. I t is sent free to m em bers, and there is a longlist of exchanges. I t is p leasing to note th a t there is a sligh t increasein the num ber of subscribers.

Miss Selene O ppenheim er visited m any of the Lodges in the N orth and South Islands, and did excellent w ork on th e lec tu re p la tfo rm sh o rtly before her dep artu re for E n g lan d early in the m onth of J u ly .

As N ational L ectu rer, I have a lread y visited seventeen of th e Lodges, and find th a t all is going w ell. M any of the coun try L odges, a lthough sm all in num bers, a re s trong in devotion and enthusiasm .



Vasanta F a rm .— This fa rm , consisting of 114 acres, was donated to the Society sixteen years ago, and d u ring th a t tim e i t has been successfu lly w orked by its p re se n t m anager, M r. Colin M acdonald. A bungalow on the farm has been p a r tly furn ished , and is le t to m em bers who are in need of a holiday.

Vasanta School.— This garden school, situa ted am idst beautifu l surroundings, and w ith a new open-air school-room , is m aking excellent progress under the care of its P rin c ip a l, Miss M. F a ra m and her A ssistan t, Miss E . B rooke-S m ith . Miss F a ram is a friend and cow o rk er of Miss D arroch who was in charge of the School a t the tim e of m y last rep o rt, but was obliged to relinquish her post ow ing to continued ill-health- The attendance a t th e School is now 34, as against 27 la s t year.

K in d red M ovem ents.— The various organisations associated w ith the T .S . a re all w ork ing together in pe rfec t harm ony under L eaders who recognise th a t each m ovem ent has its p a r t to p lay in the G rea t P lan , and is necessary to the perfection of the whole.

W ith loyal and affectionate greetings from the m em bers in Zew Zealand.

W . C r a w f o r d ,

G eneral Secretary.

T. S. IN THE NETHERLANDS

To the P resid en t, rTheosophical Society .Miss D ykgraaf, our form er G eneral S ecre ta ry , in handing over

her function to me on Septem ber 19 th , le ft me in charge of the A nnual R eport of our Section O ctober 1st, 1926— Septem ber, 30th 1927.

In d ra ftin g it I have fe lt th a t I could h a rd ly m ake an adequate sta tem ent on the general condition of our Section. E specially a fte r having sta rted on m y visits to the Lodges and C entres I have found th a t it is only by g e ttin g personally in to touch w ith our members all over the coun try , th a t I shall be able to know w hat the general a ttitu d e of m ind is.

W ith regard to the life-side of our Section I cannot therefore give you any valuable inform ation.

I can only give you facts as follow s :Lodges and C entres .— Three m ore Lodges and th ree new C entres

w ere form ed du rin g the year.The F ederations of Lodges a t the H ague, A m sterdam and “ het

Gooi ” have continued th e ir co-operation for special purposes, the Lodges them selves how ever keep full autonom y and each of them w orks in its own a r e a ; a F edera tion of Lodges and C entres was new ly form ed a t R o tte rd am .

W e have now 46 Lodges and 22 C entres.M em bership .— W e lost 234 m em bers d u rin g the year : 20 deceased ;

29 were tran sfe rred to o ther Sections ; 36 w ere cancelled a fte r repeated a ttem p ts to get some k ind of response to our various a p p e a ls ; 149 resigned, most of them because they disagreed with the policy of our leaders especially w ith regard to the S tatem ent, very like ly ow ing to m isunderstanding. I shall m ake evory a ttem p t to c lear up w hatever m iscom prehension ex isting on the subject. This seems the


m ore u rg en t as m any of those who resigned w ere am ong our best and o ldest m em bers, and while I feel th a t we have to respect the ir point of view as soon as it is based on honest conviction, y e t it seems im portan t to try and keep th e ir co-operation fo r our Section.

Owing to th is loss of 234 we can only sta te an increase of 77 a lthough 311 new m em bers jo ined our ranks.

On Septem ber 30th, 1927, th e to ta l num ber was 2 ,832 .Change o f C onstitu tion .— As a consequence of the In te rn a tio n a l

changes of constitu tion we had to adapt ours to the new conditions. W e succeeded in doing so b u t as change o f name w ould have involved too m any legal and o ther difficulties we had to stick to our old nam e : T .S ., Section of the N eth erlan d s.

One im p o rtan t im provem ent w ith reg ard to the w ork of the G eneral S ecre ta ry is the appo in tm ent of an A ssistan t S ec re ta ry who takes charge of the organising p a r t of the w ork. 1 m ay add to this th a t we have been fo rtu n a te in finding one of our very efficient and devoted young co-w orkers w illing to fill this place.

O ur book-year w ill hencefo rth run from Ja n u a ry 1st to D ecem ber31st.

Convention .— W e had the g re a t p riv ilege of having both our P residen t, D r. B esant and our V ice-P resid en t, M r. J in a ra jad asa , as guests of our Convention. D r. B esan t’s address to m em bers, her public lecture on “ The New C ivilization ” as w ell as M r. J in a ra ja d a sa ’s in te resting ta lk s in answ er to various questions were h igh ly appreciated . W e all fe lt w hat an exceptional occasion this was and in our hearts lived the fe rven t wish th a t for m any a year to come the splendid cooperation betw een P res id en t and V ice-P residen t m ay continue and be the insp iring and guiding force in our Society .

I am sure for m ost of us the one shadow th a t lay over th is Convention was the fac t th a t i t was the la s t a t which Miss D y k g raaf was am ong us in her function as G eneral S ec re ta ry . W e owe h e r our h e a rtfe lt g ra titu d e for her devoted and effective w ork du rin g nine years.

N ew H eadquarters .— The plans for our new H ead q u arte rs have now reached such stage th a t it is possible in co-operation w ith the P . C. M eulem an Foundation to s ta r t on the build ing in the im m ediate fu tu re .

T . S . I N T H E N E T H E R L A N D S 65The new building will arise by the side of our new E .S . H all ; i t

w ill consist of th ree p a rts : one for the S ecre ta ria t and the L ib ra ry , one - for the Theosophical Bookshop and one for the N ational Council who w ill share its localities w ith the A m sterdam Lodge. W e hope th a t w ith in ten m onths our new quarte rs will be ready for us.

M any are the financial sacrifices th a t our m em bers have made to g e t us so far, m any more w ill have to be asked from them . W e are how ever convinced th a t our appeal will not be in vain.

P ropaganda .— O ur propaganda d epartm en t has continually to face the difficulty ly ing in the small num ber of speakers who are able to give sufficient tim e to this w ork. We shall have to lind ways by which this situation m ay be im proved. W e m ay safely say however th a t the in te rest in Theosophy in our coun try is constan tly grow ing. And no w onder ! W e are so h igh ly priv ileged in having w ith in our fron tiers two pow erful sp iritu a l centres of an in ternational charac ter, th a t we cannot but expect such influence to perm eate the whole of our li ttle coun try .

L ib r a r y .— The L ib ra ry is showing a constan t g row th ; it is looking fo rw ard to its new quarters w here extension of its activ ities w ill be possible.

Publishing H ouse .— O ur P ub lish ing H ouse is doing efficient w ork and is stead ily developing.

O rder o f Service .— The O rder of ¡Service is doing very efficient w ork outside as well as inside our Section. I ts area has extended itse lf by the form ation of local groups which are form ing links w ith all sorts of social w ork.

The O rder took a large share in p rep arin g the Congress of the In te rn a tio n a l O rder of Service last A ugust and was g rea tly helped by a donation of grounds extending over 20,000 square m etres for the purpose of holding all sorts of camps. L arge groups of young people have been cam ping there during sum m er.

Young Theosophists.— The Y oung Theosophists have now formed 11 local G roups whose loaders w ork in close m utual contact.

A C en tral Office was form ed in U trech t, a kind of clearing-house for national as well as in ternational w ork.

Three lines of activ ities arc fo llo w e d : M editation , S tu d y and A ction and we m ay say th a t the w ork is in serious and reliable hands.


I have now been in office for alm ost th ree weeks— too sh o rt a tim e to ju d g e w hether I shall be able to do the w ork as it ought to be done, bu t long enough to know th a t I love i t and can devote m yself to it w ith all m y h ea rt. I can only hope I shall be found w orthy of it.

C . R a m o n d t - H i r s c h m a n n ,

G eneral Secretary.

T. S. IN FRANCE

.To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .I respec tfu lly beg to subm it a rep o rt of the activ ities of the F rench

Section for the y ear 1926— 1927.D uring th a t period eight Lodges have been established : K rish n a ji

in Esch sur A lzette , L A urore G uyannaise , in Cayenne, Socrate in P aris , Bonheur in Toulouse, Unite in N ogent Lc P e rre u x , Agam a in R oyan , Sagesse in The H avre , E volution in M oycuvre la G rande.

On the o ther p a rt three Lodges have become dorm ant : K rish n a m u rti in P a ris , H ypatie in P a ris , Caritas in Le H avre.

D uring the year 420 m em bers have been adm itted , bu t 222 have died, been tran sfe rred , have resigned or w ere dropped, thus m aking the n e tt gain 198. The num ber of our active m em bers stands a t 3 ,456.

The Theosophical w ork has progressed norm ally in our Section during the year 1926-1927, and has no t been ham pered by a long absence of the G eneral S ecre ta ry — lasting from 28th of N ovem ber, 1926 to 20 th F eb ru ary , 1927— thanks to the devotion of the H ead q u a rte r’s Office staff and th e good care of the A ssistan t G eneral S ecre ta ry , M r. P o in t.

The slight excitem ent w hich arose a fte r the S ta r Congress in 1926 had no evil consequences and was even useful in streng then ing the com plete harm ony existing in the F ren ch Section of the T.S.

M adlle. Crfcile B ayer undertook in F eb ru a ry and M arch, 1927, a long tou r, in o rder to visit our Lodges. H er presence, together w ith the confidence— insp iring quality of her speeches and lectures, of which she delivered quite a num ber, have had the best resu lts and won her the sym pathy of all.

D uring the m onth of M arch and again in Ju n e , the G eneral S ec re ta ry proceeded to Spain to fulfil a task apportioned by


our P residen t, and had the o p p o rtu n ity of d raw ing closer the ties of B ro therhood w hich link so closely the m em bers of the tw o Sections.

O ur N ational C onvention was th is year postponed to the 3rd Sunday of A p ril in consequence of the a rriv a l in F ranco of our dear V ice-P residen t, M r. J in a ra jad asa , who rem ained a week in P a ris— from the 22nd to the 28th of A pril— and presided the Convention m eetings w ith g rea t a u th o rity and p e rfec t tac tfu lness. This Convention was rendered p a rticu la rly a ttra c tiv e by the ra re q u ality of the speeches and lectures, and the la rg e num ber of M. T. S. who a ttended it, some com ing from the fa rth est end of the co u n try . I consider as specially w orthy of praise the opening and closing speeches of M r. J in ara jad asa , in which were embodied some very im p o rtan t pieces of advice. M r. M arcau lt had come from E ngland to give his assistance as lec tu re r and tran sla to r, in both of which capacities he showed his m astery . A lec tu re given by M adam e D avid Neel b rough t before our public a very in te restin g sketch of her last s tay in T ibet.

Two of o u r m em bers, M adam e C anudo and M r. du Mas have this w in ter done very good pioneer w ork in Iio y an , and have, before th e ir departu re from th a t tow n, laid the basis for the foundation of a new Lodge there, the name of w hich appears in the above list.

A bookbinding w orkshop has been established in the basem ent of our H ead q u arte rs and is chiefly busy w ith the binding of the books of our lending lib ra ry . I t is ru n by volunteers, a ll M. T. S. and has proved h ighly efficient and useful, as th e excessive prices now charged by the professional bookbinders would not allow our L ib rary to make both ends m eet.

An A ssociation for the Thcosophical U niversity has also been founded. I t is under the leadership of our B ro th e r M onod H erzen and the high au th o rity of M r. M arcault,

I cannot close this rep o rt w ithout praising once m ore the w ork of our Publish ing D epartm ent— styled La F am ille T hiosophique and Les E ditions A d y ar— so efficiently m anaged by our M r. Bondonneau. Quite a num ber of books have been published this year, of which the appended lis t gives a sum m ary. In addition several books have been rep rin ted . The tu rn over reaches a high figure and the sales are in steady increase. These favourable resu lts are so much more in teresting for us th a t the

T .S . I N F R A N C E

propaganda th ro u g h books is by far the best m eans a t our disposal to b rin g our teachings before the educated p u b lic .

W e look fo rw ard w ith the g re a te s t confidence to the nex t P resid en tia l election, and we can assure our dear and revered P resid en t th a t h e r re-election is ce rta in w ithou t the shadow of a doubt, as fa r as our Section is concerned, and w ill be c a rr ie d p ra c tic a lly unanim ously.

I fee l th a t our m em bers are a t one w ith me in expressing to the M em bers and D elegates assem bled a t th e C onvention, our m ost h e a rtfe lt wishes and b ro th e rly g ree tings.

C h a r l e s B l e c h ,

General Secretary .

69

T.S, IN ITALYREPORT NOT RECEIVED

T. S. IN GERMANY

To the P resid en t, 1'heosophical Society.Once more I have the great pleasure to submit to you the Annual

Report of the T. S. in Germany for the year ending September 30, 1927.S ta tistics.

Membership on October 1st, 1926... ... 608New members ... ... ... 223Left or dropped off ... ... 27Died ... ... ... ... 2Transferred to other Sections ... ... 3Transferred from other Sections ... 2

32 8 3 332

Total num ber on O ctober 1st, 1927 ... 801

The fo llow ing Lodges w ere founded : W iedergeburt, K arls ru h e ; B ruderschaft, W esel ; B ruderschaft, Essen ; T eutonia, L unen ; A nnie B esant, B erlin ; P a rz iv a l, L andsberg a. W arth e ; A dyar, F ra n k fu r t a. M ; S han ti, D arm stad t ; B ruderschaft, M annheim ; W ah rh e it, D uisburg ; R o te E rd e , D ortm und ; O jai, H am burg ; L eadbeater, Bonn.

The follow ing C entres have been established : W aldan i. Schles. a t A llenstein ; a t K öln .

Tho follow ing Lodges have been dissolved : F re ih e it, G ottingen ; B lav a tsk y -O lco tt, D usseldorf ; P a rz iv a l, N ordhausen.

The C entre a t D anzig has been dissolved.The Lodge “ G luck A uf ” has been tran sfe rred from D inzlaken to

B uchholtw clm en.W e have a t p resen t 42 Lodges and 3 C entres to which 725

m em bers belong, the res t of 76 being unattached member^.10


This is tho h ighest num ber reached since the reorganisation of the T .S . in G erm any in 1913.

A c tiv itie s .— The rep o rts from the Lodges show th a t they have been active du rin g the whole year as fa r as the often very difficult ou ter condition (lack of means for propaganada, of suitable lec tu re rs and room s) have m ade it possible. The new Lodges in W estern G erm any prom ise to become excellent centres of w ork and enthusiasm . M r. R obert S y rin g who has founded the Lodge a t K arlsru h e has been giving public lectures in d ifferen t places. E v ery y ear he is holding a Theosophical Sum m er School a t L ieber zell i. B aden, w here m em bers from different Theosophical organisations m eet and try to live in the sp irit of real brotherhood and m utual u nderstand ing . M r. S y rin g has been for years a prom inent m em ber of the In te rn a tio n a l Theosophical F ra te rn ity , founded by D r, F ran z H artm ann , b u t has le ft i t and jo ined the T .S . because be has found in the la tte r m ore to lerance th an in the first one. H e is w ell know n in the Theosophical w orld in G erm any as a w rite r and lec tu re r.

On C hristm as the Y oung Theosopbists a t Jsc rlo h n have m ade a d istribu tion of presents to 50 of the poorest ch ild ren th e re .

In Ja n u a ry M r. Jose Y igeveno (A m sterdam ) lectu red a t Essen, W esel and L ohberg . M r. Jo h n Cordes gave public lectu res a t H am burg , B erlin and H anover in J a n u a ry and F eb ru ary .

In F e b ru a ry M r. V igeveno m ade his big to u r and gave public lectures a t D insburg , D ortm und , K oln , Bonn, F ra n k fu r t, D arm stad t, M annheim and addressed mem bers a t R a s ta tt w here M r. S y rin g lives. This lec tu re tour has been ex trem ely successful. Though it was m ade ju s t during the carnival, the halls were crow ded everyw here. The first resu lts w ere S tudy Classes in tho d ifferen t places held by M essrs. P iep cr, H eidm ann, B rem er and S yring . The second resu lt was the founding of 6 Lodges and 1 C entre out of these S tu d y Classes w ith about 200 m em bers, th a t is n ea rly 10 per cent of those who had attended M r. V igeveno’s public lectures in F eb ru ary . H e w ent to the d ifferent places in Ju n o to hand the C harters over to the P residen ts of the Lodges, as I was still in I ta ly to recover from a long and serious illness. W e cannot be th an k fu l enough for w hat he has done fo r the T .S . in G erm any in g iv ing his tim e, en e rg y and enthusiasm and last, not least, pay ing all the heavy expenses of the lec tu re to u r him self.

T .S . I N G E R M A N Y 75To show our gratitude, our Committee has appointed him as National Lecturer.

The las t year has b ro u g h t another fa r reaching e v e n t : your public lectu res a t B erlin and H am burg . N ot only th a t the halls in both places were crow ded and th a t a t B erlin about five hundred people could ge t no m ore seats, bu t th e response of the public and the press has been exceedingly sym pathetic . A t B erlin a S tu d y Class has been form ed as one of the good resu lts of your lec tu re . The w ay is free for m ore lectu res, and I do hope m ost ea rn estly th a t you w ill p u t into your program m e of 1928 two successive public lec tu res a t B erlin . The resu lt for our w ork would be invaluable in its im portance.

Two years ago, I w rote in my A nnual R e p o r t : “ I t would be a very g rea t help indeed if p rom inen t in te rn a tio n a l lec tu rers of the T .S . could include G erm any in the ir p rogram m e and spend w ith us a few m onths. The in te rest in Theosophy is grow ing rap id ly in our coun try , but we need lec tu re rs who are able to p resen t i t in genuine fo rm .” (Th e G enera l R epo r t of th e T .S . 1925, p. 86.) The resu lt of your and M r. V igevcno’s lectures shows th a t 1 was rig h t in saying th is.

The 25th Jubilee Convention at H am burg fr o m A ugust 19th-21st. — A fte r your public lec tu re a t B erlin in the big hall of the form er H erren h au s (the G erm an House of Lords) on A ugust 18th and your address to m em bers on A ugust 19th in the m orning, you w en t to H am b u rg to preside over our Ju b ilee C onvention. Though there w ere less m em bers p resen t than in o ther years, we w ere from the beginning united in a sp irit of joyousness and thankfu lness to have you again in our m idst. Y our insp iring addresses m ade a very deep im pression a t H am burg too, your public lec tu re on A ugust 20 th was very well a ttended by a deeply in terested public. Your B erlin and H am burg lectu res w ill be published in G erm an w ith the title “ Y o rtrag e in D eutsch land von D r. A nnie B esan t,” by M r. P ieper in his R ing- Y erlag . Some of these lec tu res as w ell as some new spaper cu ttings about your public lectures will be published in the N ovem ber issue of our m agazine, Theosophisches Streben. Those who have been a t our Jub ilee C onvention w ill never fo rg e t the love, wisdom and stren g th th a t you have poured out over us to enable us to do our work b e tte r and b e tte r. The w ords you have said about G erm any’s capacities and its


fu tu re w ill m ake our ta sk so much easier th an it has been during the last years, and I am sure th a t the w ork w ill grow rap id ly now.

L ite ra tu re .— Since O ctober, 1926, M r. E rn e s t P iep er has published G erm an tran sla tio n s of the follow ing books :

1. M abel Collins. L ig h t on the P a th and K a rm a .2. D r. A nnie B esant. A S tu d y on K a rm a ,3. D r. A nnie B esant. The R iddle o f L i f e .4. D r. A nnie B esant. R elig ion and M usic .5. C. J in a ra ja d a sa . F ir s t P rincip les o f Theosophy.6. C. W . L eadbeater. The M asters and the P a th .7. C. W . L eadbeater. T alks on “ A t the Feet o f the M aster” .8. C. W . L eadbeater. R en ts in the Veil o f Time.9. C. W . L eadbeater. A ncient Ideals in M odern F reem asonry .

10. A w aken , Ye C hildren o f the L ig h t .11. The S p ir it o f the Unhorn.12. J . K rish n am u rti, A t the Feet o f the M aster. (P o p u la r

edition.)13. W odehouse. The Taking o f a body by the W orld Teacher.14. R a jagopa lacharya . O rder o f the S ta r , In fo rm a tio n fo r

In q u ire r s ,Then he has published th ree pam phlets of the L iberal Catholic

C hurch, its P rinc ip les and its L itu rg y .The S ta r G roup a t B erlin has published one of your Q ueen’s H all

L ectures, 1925, about the Coming of the W orld -T eacher as a pam phlet.A ll these publications are of the g rea tes t im portance, because there

aro m any people in G erm any very much in terested in Thcosophical lite ra tu re , but no t able to read it in E nglish .

A fte r you had le ft H am burg for Copenhagen on A ugust 22nd, M r. Y igeveno gave th ere a public lecture w ith lan te rn slides in the overcrow ded big hall a t the C uriohaus w here our Jub ilee Convention had been held. H ere too a S tudy Class has been organised which is held by M r. B oyken, our H on. S ecre ta ry , and attended by m ore th an hundred people, this is about 20^ of those who attended the lec tu re .

W hen I look back over the first tw enty-five years of the h isto ry of the T. S . in G erm any, I see a splendid beginning du rin g the first ten years under the m ost capable leadership of Dr. R udolf S te iner, then , in 1913, the heavy blow of the founding of the A nthroposophical Society, la te r

T .S . I N G E R M A N Y 77on the com plete isolation during the w ar and a w eakening of our w ork th ro u g h these te rrib le years and the follow ing revolution and inflation, bu t .a t the same tim e, since 1919, the com ing into contact again w ith A d y ar and o ther N ational Societies, m any proofs of understand ing and love from thorn, even m ateria l help of d ifferent k inds. The sm all g roup of m em bers which had rem ained in the T. S. fa ith fu l to its sp irit of brotherhood, fa ith fu l to the M asters W ho em brace all nations and people in Their love, had for years a very h ard ta sk to reorganise the N ational Society and its Lodges, to stand the m any m isunderstandings .caused by the suspicion and m istru st which had grow n th rough the experiences of the w ar.

Slow ly b u t stead ily all the difficulties have been m astered . Since M r. J in a ra ja d a sa ’s visit a t our Convention a t W eim ar in 1923 and y our first visit a t our Convention a t H am burg in 1924, our N ational Society began to recover and to grow in s tren g th and capacity , though fo r some years the m em bership dim inished again, as we had to revise rad ica lly our lists of m em bership. B u t now, a t the beginning of our second tw enty-five years of existence, I th ink I can say w ithout any exaggeration th a t our N ational Society is again established on a firm and sound basis, and will do m ore and m ore im portan t w ork for the T. S., for G erm any and for the w orld a t large. As we have been able to overcom e the difficulties of the la s t 25 years, we are not a fra id of possible difficulties during the next tw enty-five years.

I have most g lad ly seconded M r. G ard n er’s proposal to re-e lect you as P resid en t for the next seven years, and I am sure th a t the g rea t m ajo rity of the m em bers in G erm any will do th e same. M ay th e T. S. have you still as P resid en t for a very long tim e, and m ay G erm any fulfil its g lorious destiny as you have shown it so w onderfully to us th is year !

A xel von F ie l it z -C o n ia r ,General Secretary .

T. S. IN CUBA

To the P residen t, Tfieosojyhical Society .F o r the second tim e I have the p leasure and honour of subm itting

to you an A nnual R ep o rt of the T .S . in Cuba.Since the date of the form er, much has been done, not only in

connection w ith the re-organisation of our N ational Society, to enable it to ca rry on its enhanced activ ities, but also in the obtcntion of m aterial resu lts tow ards the developm ent and aggrandizem en t of our m ovem ent and the Thcosophication of our coun try .

I shall now proceed to give you a brief sta tem ent of the w orkdone, touching only the most im portan t subject :Lodges : 1926 1927 Increase

A ctive Lodges 21 34 13 62%New Lodges 2 15 13 750 %

Centres :A ctive Centres 25 25C entres converted into Lodges 4 4

Members :A ctive M em bers 414 620 206

Finances :Incom es $2,600-10 $4 ,426-78 $1,826-65 60%E xpend itu res ... $2 ,401-13 $3,608-79 $1,207-06 66%S uperáv it $62-97 $817-99 $755 02 770%A nnual Dues, rem itted to A dy ar. $ 4 5 6 "8 2 1 $456-82A dyar Day, C ontribution to A dyar. 142-00 $142-00

N ew H eadquarters.— Several m onths ago we moved to new, be tte rheadquarters in the h eart of the C ity and in the best Office building.

1 Note : On September 30, 1926, our National Society was in arrears, as no Annual Dues had keen remitted to Adyar for 1925 nor for 1926, and the sum of $456’82 includes Annual Dues for 1925, 1926 and 1927, and also 1 o/o for the World Congress Fund.

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W e are now try in g to move to la rg e r premises, w ith p len ty of room for our Offices, as the p resen t quarte rs are insufficient to hold them , and. also to be able to deliver public lectures to as large an audience as possible.

R ecords. — O ur records of Lodges and m em bers have also been im proved, and an individual card system adopted w hereby it is possible to in stan tly locate any mem ber, w hether active or inactive.

W e have also adopted the practice of giving to each m em ber a m em bership card, when pay ing th e ir annual dues.

Accounting.— One of the m ost im p o rtan t accom plishm ents has been the reorganisation of the A ccounting System , to such an extent th a t f o r the f ir s t time in the H istory o f our Section , we are able to know exactly what we have. A voucher system has been in troduced , as m any accounts have been opened as required , and the best and la test accounting princip les have been adopted, m aking it possible to p repare com plete and detailed B alance Sheets and to know exactly where we stand.

D epa rtm en ts .— P u ttin g in p ractice the wise princip le of the subdivision of w ork, the various activ ities have been grouped under 7 D epartm ents, i.e., M anagem ent, P ropaganda, P ub lic ity , M agazine, L ib rary , Foreign A ffairs and C o-R elated M ovem ents. I a ttach hereto a ch art showing the d istribution of w ork.

Each D epartm ent is in charge of a different m em ber, w ith au th o rity to select his own helpers, and a lthough all the D epartm ents are to c a rry on the w ork along the lines given by the N ational P residen t, they have sufficient autonom y to take w hatever in itiatives they m ay deem convenient to the m ovem ent.

C ircular L e tte rs to Lodges.— C irculars are frequen tly mailed now to all the Lodges, and in some instances to each one and every of the active members, suggesting new plans and activ ities, and stim ulating the work in general. In this m anner in te rest is kep t alive, and every Lodge and m em ber is m aintained “ on the jo b ” .

Jo in t M eetings o f Lodges.— Throughout the year it has been recom m ended to Lodges located in the same town, to hold jo in t m eetings as freq u en tly as possible, in order to s treng then ties of friendship and brotherhood am ongst the ir m em bers, and so fa r resu lts have proven m ost sa tisfacto ry and in general a b e tter feeling of good w ill and co-operation is being developed.

80lo u r s .— In o rder to gain personal contact w ith the la rg es t

possible num ber of m em bers, and a b e tte r acquaintance w ith plans of the N ational P re s id en t and the ir own projects, tours have been made to the m ajo rity of the towns w here wo have T. S. Lodges. To th a t end, th e w rite r was successful in obtain ing from the R ailroad Com pany, a free pass for all the ra ilroads of the Island , and in this m anner it has been possible to travel m ore extensively in spite of the fac t th a t our T ravelling F u n d is very lim ited. V ery shortly these tours w ill be resum ed, on a la rg e r scale and combined w ith public lectures, and no doubt they w ill la rg e ly contribu te to th e popularization of our teachings.

Special Conference o f November 17 th .— So as to m eet personally the P residen ts of the various Lodges, and in order th a t they could know in details w hat the p lans of the N ational P resid en t were, and a t th e same tim e be able to pu t fo rth th e ir suggestions and the ir own plans, a special Conference of Lodges’ P residents was called for N ovem ber 17th. D r. B esant k ind ly consented in w riting a special message for th is m eeting, and ano ther one For the people of Cuba, and they g rea tly co n tribu ted to its success. T hrough th is Conference a be tte r understanding was attained , and also a more in te lligen t co-operation.

Public L ectures .— On occasion of the re tu rn of the w rite r from New O rleans, w here he went, together w ith o ther members, to g ree t D r. B esant, a special m eeting was held by all the H avana Lodges, and the audience, which included non-m em bers, was addressed on Theo- sophical subjects. This was the la rg est m eeting so fa r held in our Section, there being about 400 people. Also on Novem ber 17th and M ay the 8th, and on J u ly the 2nd, public m eetings were organized, all of them attended by a very large audience, specially th a t of N ovem ber 17th, w here we had about 500 people. This m eeting was most im portan t, because, for the first tim e in thè h isto ry of our Section, a theosophical m eeting was held in our A cadem y of Sciences, which in Cuba is equivalent to the Sorborne in F rance . T h a t of J u ly the 2nd, the eve of our A nnual Convention, was also held a t the same place, and very wide publicity was given by the press to it.

Special Lodge M eetings.— In o rder to aw ake enthusiasm and to a ttra c t indifferent members, also ex-m em bers, the w riter has been suggesting to the various Lodges to hold special m eetings on the

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T .S . IN C U B A 81occasion o£ the anniversary o£ their organization. M ost of the Lodges have follow ed the suggestion, and they have all reported most sa tisfac to ry resu lts .

A nnie JBesant M edal.— This m edal, created to be aw arded to the Lodge securing in the course of the y ear the la rg es t num ber of m em bers, has been won th is year by a Lodge which has added 35 new members to its list. The w rite r feels contident th a t this incentive will operate w onders in the com ing year.

B ook D ep a rtm en t.— A D epartm ent has been organized to sell Theosophical books to m em bers and non-m em bers a t low prices. So fa r sales have atta ined a satisfactory volume, and we intend to push th is D ep artm en t not only to render a positive service to those who buy Theosophical books, but also to obtain a reasonable profit for the Society .

H istory o f our Section.— W e are g athering inform ation to w rite the h istory of our Section, from its organization to date . To th a t end, we have been asking from the various Lodges to send us their own histories, and a lready have quite a num ber of them . We will also use A nnual R eports, m inutes of m eetings hold by the Sectional Council and Conventions, and any other docum ents available. V ery likely th is H isto ry will be published in a Silver Book wo intend to p rin t when holding our tw en ty -fifth Convention, in 1929, with m any other in te resting details.

Sta tistics.— Much of the prelim inary w ork for the w riting of said H isto ry has been done, w ith the p reparation of statistics showing the grow th of our Section from the date of its organization , covering Incom es and E xpend itu res, Lodges, members, M agazine, e tc ., etc. They have all been published in the body of the A nnual R ep o rt subm itted by the w riter to the tw en ty -th ird A nnual Convention, which appears in our J u ly M agazine. I am a ttach ing to this R eport to you a num ber of them , w ith some C harts, from which it w ill be possible to notice how our Section has grow n.

Sectional M agazine.— The name has been changed to Revista Teosofica Cubana, and we arc m aking arrangem ents to have it sold a t the new spaper stands to the public in general.

We have decided to give to our M agazine a w ider scope, and a m ore flexible organization, so as to reach people connected w ith o ther

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m ovem ents w orking for th e w elfare of hum anity , though it be in w ays and m anners d ifferen t to ours, and to th a t end new Sections have been created to advocate for the O rder of the S ta r , M asonry, E ducation ,-B oy Scouts, P hysical C u lture , S p iritualism , Science, e tc ., e tc ., m aking a to ta l of 25 new Sections, in addition to the reg u la r Theosophical w ritings. N a tu ra lly , all subjects re la ted w ith the said m ovem ents will be tre a te d from the Theosophical view -point, w henever possible, or a t least on th e grounds of m utual respect and to lerance.

I t is hoped th a t th is new organisation w ill gain us the good w ill of all those connected w ith the aforesaid m ovem ents, who w ill contribute, to g e t a w ider c ircu lation for our M agazine. W e have a lready had le tte rs from tw o of our prom inent public men, non-m em bers, one from a form er V ice-P residen t of the R epublic , and the o ther from the leader of the m ost im p o rtan t political p a r ty who is now P resid en t of the Senate of the R epublic and a P resid en tia l candidate, p raising our p ro jec t and endorsing the Theosophical m ovem ent.

The w rite r has also received a le tte r from D r. B esant approv ing the said pro ject, and advising she was sending it to Ih e Theosophist so th a t i t m ay reach o ther N ational Societies.

S p ir itu a lism .— The w rite r has been try in g to m ake a gen tlem an’s agreem ent w ith the P residen t of the Cuban S p iritua lis tic Society, w hereby b e tte r good w ill be fom ented between m em bers of his o rgan ization and those of the T. S. in Cuba, as d u ring the p ast lack of understand ing and a certa in sp irit of anim osity and critic ism on the p a rt of m em bers of the T. S. in Cuba had led to c rea te a feeling of n a tu ra l resentm ent on the p a r t of the sp iritua lis ts . The w rite r does not see any reason w hy if sp iritua lis ts in Cuba believe in K arm a, R eincarnation , E v o lu tion , and some others of the m ain Theosophical teachings, even if not exactly as we Theosophists pu t them fo rth , th e re should not be a t least fra te rn a l rela tions and good w ill betw een all. To th a t end, efforts are being m ade to secure the co-operation of the h ighest types of sp iritua lists in Cuba, in order to popularize those teachings in which there are no discrepancies, leaving aside those th a t m ight bring some fric tion or discussion. I f these negotiations succeed, we m ight ge t a good num ber of additional w orkers, as i t m igh t be said th a t one-th ird or m ore of the to ta l population of Cuba, e ither practises or believes in Spiritualism , m ore or less in tensely .

T .S . I N C U B A 83C ircular L e tte rs to O ther N ational Societies__ In o rder to s tren g

then bonds of brotherhood w ith o ther N ational Societies, and a t the same time, effect a kind of exchange of plans and activities, we have s ta rted sending out to all of them a M onthly News L e tte r, giving a resumé of o u r activities, and p u ttin g fo rth o u r projects. W e have also asked the various G eneral Secretaries to appoint a m em ber in the ir respective head q u arte rs to keep us posted on sim ilar lines, M r. A rundale having given to those members the name of “ Theosophical Em bassadors ” . This exchange of plans w ill no doubt bear good fru its to this and o ther .Sections.

Classification o f M em bers.— H ereto fo re the practice had been followed of definitely dropping from our lists those m em bers not paying th e ir annual dues. W e have decided to pu t these m em bers on a list of “ Inactive m em bers,’' w ith the privilege of becoming active members au tom atically when paying the ir pending dues. In this m anner the link is not broken, and apathic m em bers, or those who for some reason have been unable to pay, alw ays have the door open to re tu rn to activ ity .

A nniversary M onth.— The Am erican T. S. adopted a t their A nnual Convention of 1926, a resolution to celebrate the 17th of Novem ber as the A nniversary Day, th is resolution having been adopted about the same tim e th a t the same idea was suggested to mem bers in Cuba, in A ugust, 1926. W e have finally adopted a resolution w hereby the whole m onth of Novem ber will be considered by us as the A nniversary M onth, o f the M onth of O ffering, and a special effort will be made in it to raise the la rg est possible am ount to be devoted to propaganda and to u n fo re seen expenses, such as Travels, etc. Of course, on the 17th of Novem ber we will hold, as usual, special celebrai ions ; but the idea is to have in our N ational Society som ething sim ilar to the M onth of O ffering in the O rder of the S ta r.

O rder o f S ervers .— In order to cope w ith special conditions p revailing in our N ational Society, the w rite r thought it advisable to create an “ O rder of S erv ers,” on certa in basis. This O rder is now being reorganized and vitalized , and very effective results are expected from it. M ay be th a t eventually th is O rder will be m erged into the In te rn a tio n a l Theosophical O rder of Service, which we will try to organize in Cuba.

Synchronical M edita tion .— T ry ing to unify though t cu rren ts from m em bers of our N ational Society, and a t the same tim e p repare


m entality o£ the Cuban people *to receive Theosophical teachings, the w riter has organized a synchronical or jo in t m editation all over th e Islan d , and groups are being form ed so as to have the la rg est possible num ber of m em bers m editating on the same subject at the same tim e th ro u g h o u t the country , also when rising and a t noon. Subjects for study and m editation arc 12, one for each m onth, including K arm a, R eincarnation , Pow er of T hought, B rotherhood, etc. Once th is m editation is in fu ll operation, no doubt w onderful resu lts w ill be obtained in p rep arin g the public mind for Theosophy.

N ew B y e -L a w s .— O ur B ye-L aw s have been to ta lly changed, so as. to avoid certa in difficulties we had experienced in the past, and a t the same tim e to organize our Society on a w ider basis, enabling it to take care of the increased activ ities and of the g rea te r developm ent to be a tta ined th rough the intense cam paign we are beginning you make to Theosophize the whole coun try .

The m ain changes in troduced have been :The nam e of our Society has been changed to The Theosophical

Society in C u b a : the G eneral S ecre ta ry has also now the title ofN ational P resid en t ; the N ational Council is composed of 13 members, 12 elected by Conventions and the N ational P resid en t ex-officio , and also all P residen ts of Lodges are m em bers ex-officio , bu t w ithout vote ; the headquarters have been en tire ly separated from all Lodge m eetings ; the N ational Council m ay now hold m eetings a t the various tow ns of the Island , instead of in H avana C ity only as well as our A nnual Conventions ; the procedure fo r the election of the N ational P re s id en t has been changed, giving Lodges and m em bers opportunities to propose th e ir candidates, which function was heretofore lim ited only to the C o u n c il; the secret vote m ethod has been adopted for all elections ; a ll G overnm ent’s ru lings connected w ith Societies have "been embodied in the new B ye-L aw s, to avoid any legal troubles, w ith the resu lt th a t G overnm ent’s officials have praised this, s ta ting th a t the only B ye-L a w s in the country made according to the L aw are those of our N ational Society ; the accounting system has been reorganized ; our F iscal y ear has been changed to m ake it more in accordance w ith th a t of the In te rn a tio n a l Theosophical Society ; dues have been raised to $3 per annum , instead of $2 as heretofore , or an increase of 50/£, and we have adopted th e 44 fam ily dues ” w hereby wives, unm arried daughters and

T .S . I N C U B A 85sons under 21 years of age of a ll active m em bers shall have to pay only 50% of the reg u la r dues, or $1/50 a year ; and we have also adopted th e “ L ife D ues,” w hereby m em bers pay ing $75*00 shall be exem pted from pay ing any o ther dues fo r the rest of th e ir l i f e ; and finally, the reo rgan izatio n of C entres has been included in the B ye-L aw s, in addition to o ther details of secondary im portance.

A transla tion of the B ye-L aw s, w hich have ju s t been approved by our G overnm ent, w ill be p repared and forw arded to you, for your final sanction .

R esults O b ta in ed

B y the above you m ay have seen th a t the organization w ork du rin g the year has been g re a t and fa r reaching .

L et us see now the resu lts so fa r obtained.

L odges

Lodges on O ctober 1, 1926 ... 34T ransferred to P resid en tia l A gency

for C en tra l A m erica 9M erged in to o ther Lodges 2

— 1123

New Lodges organ ized du rin g th e year . . . ... 1437

Classified as In ac tiv e , for non-paym ent ofannual dues ... 2

Total A ctive Lodges on S eptem ber 30, 1927 ... 35

Centres

C entres on O ctober, 1, 1926Now C entres organized du rin g the y ea r . . . ... 25Converted in to Lodges 4

Total A ctive C entres on Septem ber 30, 1927 ... 21


M e m b e r s

Active Members on October 1, 1926 : Affiliated A t Large

D ecrease:DeadResigned ..T ransferred :

To A m erican Section ... 1To Presidential Agency ... 234

Removed to Inactive F i l e :Affiliated ... ... 129A t Large ... ... 5

7296

310

235

134

Increase :New Members during the year :

Affiliated ... ... 251A t Large ... ... 3

------- 254Removed from Inactive to Active F ile ... 7Rejoined the Society ... 6

— 13

Total Active Membership on Septem ber 30, 1927

735

382353

267620

Affiliated ... ... 616A t Large ... ... 4

------- 620By the above you will observe th a t on Septem ber 30, 1927

we have :Active Lodges ... ... ... 35Active Centres ... . .. ... 21Active Members ... ... ... 620

T .S . I N C U B A 87D u rin g the year we have rem itted to H eadquarte rs in A dyar th e

follow ing am ounts :$ R s. A. p.

A nnual Dues for 1925 and 1926 ... 279-83 761 0 0A nnual D ues for 1927 ... . .. 176-99 481 0 0

456-82 1,242 0 0A dyar D ay ... ... ... 142-00 394 8 0

Total ... 598-82 1,636 8 0

In A nnual dues for 1927 is included th e V/Q fo r the W orld C ongress F und .

By the above you w ill observe th a t in the course of a year we have covered A nnual dues to A dyar for th ree consecutive years. This was the resu lt of the fact th a t our N ational Society was in a rrea rs , and we have succeeded in covering a ll indebtedness w ith the headquarters , although the am ount to pay was $456*62, or Its. 1 ,242.

Theosophical College.— The first steps are being tak en to have the first Theosophical College organized in Cuba.

A nnual Convention .— O ur la s t A nual Convention was a cu lm ination of the w ork done during tho year. H appiness, co-operation, good w ill and enthusiasm reigned, and all past troubles and difficulties were erad icated . W c m igh t say th a t i t was tho best and m ost fru itfu l Convention we have ever held.

R adio S ta tio n .— O ur N ational Society has been lucky enough to be the second one to acquire a b roadcasting S tation , which will soon be in operation . This S ta tio n covers a t present one h a lf of the te rr ito ry of Cuba, but wc hope th a t it w ill be possible to m ake it reach the whole coun try .

P residentia l Agency fo r C entral A m erica .— One of the m ain achievem ents has been th e organization of the P residen tia l A gency for C entral A m erica, to which w ere tran sfe rred 9 Lodges and 234 members. I n spite of this, our N ational Society has a t p resen t m ore Lodges th an in O ctober, 1926, and wc m ight say th a t it also has more m em bers, as the 129 m em bers rem oved to th e Inac tive F ile were in alm ost its to ta li ty a lread y inactive in 1926, and should have been deducted from


the 735 members appearing on that date which would leave a balance of 606 active members, whereas we have at present 620 active members for Cuba alone.

L a tin -A m e r ic a n Theosophical F e d e ra tio n .—But the greatest achievement has been, in our opinion, the organization of the Federation of Latin-American National Societies.

The project of tho Bye-Laws was made by us, and it deserved the approval of Dr. Besant, and has been already accepted by four National Societies, i.g., Forto Rico, Chili, Argentine and Uruguay, which leaves the Federation practically organized. Wc feel confident that Mexico, Brazil and the Presidential Agency for Central An^rica will also enter the Federation, which will enable us to combine '̂ . ffortsand resources in the Theosophication of the whole Latin America.

Four National Societies, v iz ., Argentine, Chili, Porto Rico and Cuba have already agreed to hold the First Congress in the City of Havana, in 1928.

The writer is endeavouring to obtain from Mr. Jinarajadasa to so combine his trip to South America to make it possible for him to act as Chairmen of the said Congress, and it is to be hoped that he may see his way clear to do so. The tentative date has been fixed for June, 1928, but the definite date will be fixed according to Mr. Jinarajadasa’s reply.1

The F u tu re H e f o r e U s .—The complete reorganization of our National Society, which has been practically completed ; the intensification of tho propaganda work, which already started ; the greater enthusiasm that is being noticed amongst members ; tho enhancement of the collective conscience of our National Society, through the ample, tolerant and broad-minded plan of co-operation with all the useful movements of our country, which has been prepared ; the improvements in our National Magazine ; the organization of the different departments to carry on the complex work of our Headquarters ; the goal fixed to our members for next years’ work, calling for a 100% increase in our Lodges and membership ; and finally the possibility of being honored by the visit of some of our great leaders, Mr. Jinarajadasa and perhaps

1 The tour which was planned has been cancelled. The General Secretary for Chile, who is in charge of the arrangements, has notified me that the cost of travel from India to South America and back cannot be met, though efforts were made to collect the sum necessary.—C. J.

T .S . I N C U B A 89Dr. Besant and Bishop Leadbeater, to whom wc have invited to come if they can so arrange it when coming next year to America, makes the writer foresee one of the brightest futures that has ever offered to any of our National Societies, which would make it a useful unit in the Latin American Theosophical Federation, and an efficient instrument in the hands of the Masters for the happiness and welfare of our country.

E. A. F elix,G en era l S ecre ta ry .

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T. S. IN HUNGARY

To the P re s id e n t , T heosophical S o c ie ty .I beg to submit my report which covers the period November 1,

1926—October 31, 1927.The past year was one of the most eventful in the history of the

T.S. in Hungary. The transferring of the Headquarters from its old premises in the Esztcrhazy u. to the new quarters VI. Drflibab u. 20 in November, 1926, marked the beginning of a more active life in the Society, helped by the larger lecture room, holding about 100 people.

R e g u la r G en era l M eetin gs were once a week on various Theosophical subjects, by different lecturers, apart from the Lodge-meetings devoted to special study.

P ro p a g a n d a M eetin gs were arranged every Sundajr from December till the end of April. These meetings wrere very well attended and several people joined the Society.

K in d r e d M ovem ents.— “ The Theosophical Order of Service ” was reorganised under the leadership of Chief Brother Mrs. E. de Hild. Meetings were hold with the ceremony twice a month. The new Chart introduced this year at Ommen by Capt. Max Wardall will be a great help in organising the different activities of the Order.

“ The Round Table” has been reorganised by Chief Knight Mrs. E. de Almasy. The meetings were held twice the month always ceremoniously with addresses by different members of the Round Table.

“ The Young Theosophist” under the leadership of Mr. A. de Rsithonyi have changed their objects before purely practical now studying the principles of Theosophy and holding lecture classes.

“ The Order of the Star ” reorganised by Mr. A. Reisch arranged several meetings and did useful propaganda work.

“ The Arpad Group ” and “ The Music Group ” under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. de Takach have done much useful work.

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All thcso kindred movements function as Lodges of the T.S.L ib r a r y .—Through lack of funds, we had to give up subscribing

for foreign magazines and could not add to our library any of the new books recently issued.

P u blish in g A c t iv i ty .— Members have translated several books, but cannot be printed through lack of funds.

F in an ce .—The financial position of the T.S. in Hungary is positively distressing. This situation is chiefly due to the low membership fees which had to be adopted because of the extreme poverty of the whole Nation in consequence of the sore mutilation of the country.

D o n a tio n s .—A donation of valuable books and pamphlets was received from the T.S. in Wales. A generous donation of 1,000 Francs was recently sent by the T.S. in France, to cover the most urgent needs of the T.S. in Hungary.

V is ito r s .—We had the honour of receiving Bishop Wedgwood in November, 1926—our first visitor in the new Headquarters—for a short visit. This event was a turning point in the life of the Society which received from him great help and stimulus for the work. Kev. 0. S. Price our faithful friend and helper has visited our Section twice giving several lectures and talks to members; his help is greatly appreciated by all. Mr. John Cordes visited us three times and his lectures were also much appreciated, so were those of Miss Wanda Dynowska and Miss Catherine Bell. Wo had the very great privilege of receiving Dr. Besant on the 3rd of September this year. Her wonderful understanding and sympathy with the needs and difficulties of our country, won the love and gratitude not only of the members but of all who heard her or read about it in the newspapers of the country. Her inspiring presence has given us strength and courage to face the difficulties in our uphill work. Mr. J. R. Aria’s short visit was also a great help to us. His lectures on peace made a great impression.

G en era l S e c r e ta ry .—At our Annual Convention held the 24th of June, our former General Secretary Prof. li. Nadler resigned his office, which he held for 17 years and T was elected General Secretary with 113 votes out of 174. Wo owe Prof. Nadler hearty thanks and gratitude for the true impartiality and brotherly love with which he presided over the Society all these years.


L o d g es. We had at the beginning of the year which has just elapsed 13 Lodges. During the year 3 new Lodges were formed and 2 dissolved. We have now 14 active Lodges.

M em b ersh ip . We think that one of our chief duties is to form a strong nucleus of good Theosophists, eager to learn and serve, therefore we strictly applied our by-laws and removed all those members from the roll, who besides not paying their dues for several years, show no longer interest in the teachings of Theosophy and take no part whatever in Theosophical worP.

Previous total members ... •.. • • • 403New members in 1926-1927 . . . ... 57

460Resignations . . . 37Members lapsed and removed ... 90

,, expelled — ... 2,, died ... 6

Transferred from Hungary ... 6141

Total Membership ... • • • 319

We have thus decreased in number but I think we gained in quality and efficiency.

May our united efforts put aside all prejudices and misunderstandings and may we all join in harmonious service in the work which the Masters expect from us.

With heartiest greetings to the Convention and with the expression of our deep love and gratitude to our dear and revered President.

E lisabeth de Rathonyi,G en era l S e c re ta ry .

T. S. IN FINLAND

To tlie P r e s id e n t, Theosophical S o c ie ty .I have the honour of submitting to you the Annual Report of the

activities of the Finnish Section for the period October, 1926 to October, 1927.

S ta tis t ic s .—No new Lodges have been formed during the year, and none has ceased to exist, wherefore the number of Lodges is the sameas it was the previous year or 23.

The membership in September, 1926 ... 616New members admitted during the year ... 43

659Members resigned ... ... ... 34Members died ... ... ... 2Members transferred to Sections abroad ... 5

--------- 41Total increase during the year ... 2

Total membership 1st October, 1927 ... 618Released from membership fees ... ... 30

Total number of paying members ... 588

A n n u al C onvention .—The Twentieth Convention, held at the Society’s Headquarters in Helsinki (Helsingfors) the 15th— 17th April, was very well attended, and its most important decision was the erecting of a new Headquarters building of brick, 5 storeys high, instead of the old wooden and brick buildings, which are staying there now. A few lectures were delivered during the Convention. The Convention went on very peacefully and harmoniously.


P u blish in g A c t iv i ty .— Four books and four pamphlets were published.

M a g a zin e .— T easoji (12 numbers a year, 352 pages).P ro p a g a n d a A c t iv i ty has been carried out in a somewhat smaller

degree this year than before, because our national lecturer, Miss Hclmi Jalovaara was away a great deal of the year and our accidental lecturers had not time to replace her. These accidental lecturers, Mr. A. A. Saarnio, Mr. A. Vcsentera and Mr. N. Rauvala, lectured each in several places. Most lectures have been held in Helsinki (Helsingfors), where a special Committee has arranged all the small Thco- sophical festivals there and procured the performers of the programmes (singers, musicians, lecturers, etc.) Some of our Lodges have arranged one Lodge meeting a month public for interested people, having a special for the public appropriate programme. Many Lodges have also arranged one or more times a year public Theosophical entertainments with lecture, song, music, recitation, etc. In Oulu ana Kotka some Lodge members have given some Theosophical lectures in their local people’s high schools.

V isito rs .—This year our Section has had the great fortune of being visited by several well-known, able Theosophical workers and leaders. First came Mrs. Alice Adair, the fine apostle of Indian art, with a multitude of Indian paintings, many about 2,000 years old, and held art exhibitions both in Turku (Abo) and in Helsinki (Helsingfors), which exhibitions aroused a lively interest amongst the public and especially amongst the artists. She also lectured for members about Indian art in both places in a most beautiful way, being much appreciated by the members. She stayed in Finland for about 10 days in October.

Next came Bishop J. I. Wedgwood in the middle of February and stayed for six days. He helped us in many ways exceedingly well and radiated out power and strength.

He gave excellent instructions in Co-Masonry and Liberal Catholic Church work and delivered a very well attended public lecture in Helsinki (Helsingfors) about “ New Ideas in Religion”. He also lectured several times for members in Helsinki and once in Turku (Abo). Miss Noomi Magge, the Star Representative of Sweden, who accompanied Bishop Wedgwood on his way from Stockholm to Finland and back to

T .S . I N F IN L A N D 95Stockholm, spoke to members of the Star both in Turku (Abo) and in Helsinki (Helsingfors), and succeeded very well in arousing the interest of the members towards more activity and work for the Star-idea.

Then came Mrs. B. Poushkine, the able Star worker from London in the beginning of March and stayed here for some days, lecturing also to the Star members here.

Lastly came you, our dear and loved President, to our capital town the 26th August flying by the air, accompanied by two American members, Mrs. and Mr. Logan. You formed the acme in the line of our visitors. You landed on our northerly shores as a white bird from higher regions bringing with you good Messages from spiritual worlds. Your world-wide fame had in spite of the rain brought together at the landing place thousands of devoted people and a troop of girl-scouts, all eagerly waiting to give you a hearty welcome. Hands and hats waved, flowers rained and hearts greeted you joyously and triumphantly. To a thousandfold crowd of eagerly listening people you gave out your noble messages with your clear voice, in your intelligible, convincing manner. Y o u gave new ideas, splendid teachings, and lifted your audience for a moment to a higher world, full of peace and happiness. The newspapers of our Capital took a favourable position, all mentioning your arrival, your work, etc., and reproducing pictures of you from different occasions. And your inner work here was certainly of a still greater importance than your outer. All members present felt that they had got so very much from you and that those days were the greatest days in the history of our Section. Our joy and gratitude was extreme. We saw that our great Mother had not abandoned her remote children.

Although our Section has not increased with more than two new members during the year, we are nevertheless conscious that the interest of the great public in Theosophical things has increased considerably and that members now, after your visit, are more eager than ever before to do anything of use and to work for our Movement. The passed year therefore is in many ways a fortunate year, and we look forward with glad hopes.

J ohn Sonck,G en era l S e c re ta ry .

To the P re s id e n t , Theosophical S ociety .Once more the first words of my report express to you the deepest

gratitude and the unswerving loyalty and love of us all.During this year the “ R. T. S. outside Russia ” has steadily

increased in strength and in number.S ta tis t ic s .—We have lost 2 Lodges in Bulgaria— “ The White

Lotus ” and the “ Temple of Search of Truth,” because members had to leave the place and seek work elsewhere ; they are dissolved but we have at the same time 3 new ones : the Blavatsky Lodge in Shanghai, which has attached itself to the “ R. T. S. outside Russia ” and 2 new Lodges : one in San-Francisco, California ; the other in Harbine, Siberia, the part of Siberia which is now Chinese. Thus we end the year with 12 Lodges and 15 Centres spread all over the world. Now we are 300 members, but there are hundreds of outsiders asking for books and information. There is a big correspondence on this account.

C onvention .—Our First Annual Convention took place in Prague, in November, 1926. It was a very harmonious and enthusiastic Convention. On this occasion the General Secretary lectured in the local Popular University.

Our Second Convention was held in August, near Bruxelles, this year 1927, which gave us the opportunity of having many delegates going afterwards to Ommen. It was very alive, reports of excellent work done in all Lodges and useful schemes of work outlined for the future.

P ro p a g a n d a .—During this year the General Secretary visited the Russian Lodges and Centres in Paris, London, Bruxelles and Prague, lecturing a great deal. Miss C. Helmboldt, Vice-President, has lectured in Paris, Lausanne and Bruxelles. Mme. B. Poushkine has made a

T. S. IN R U SSIA (OUTSIDE RUSSIA )

big tour through Europe, visiting Germany, Finland, Esthonia and Yugoslavia.

P u blish in g A c t iv i ty .—Our little magazine Vestnxk is appearing regularly in spite of financial difficulties. Our Lodge Yaroslav-the- Wise (in Yugoslavia) has issued 2 pamphlets : O ccultism and E so te r i- cism in R e lig io n , by Dr. A. Kamensky. In Reval was issued the B ro th erh o od o f R e lig io n s , manual, by Dr. Annie Besant.

S u bsid ia ry A c tiv it ie s .—Besides our special Theosophical work, we have started many subsidiary activities : the Order of Service, the Round .Table, Educational Groups, the Golden Chain, the Slavonic Cultural Union for Brotherhood, Art-Groups. They work in Reval, Prague, Geneva.

In P ra g u e , under the able leadership of Countess de Suzor, the Slavonic League has made great progress, uniting with the Arts and Crafts group and working through art and beauty. Many outsiders of diverse nationalities have joined, professors, writers, artists, social workers, students, some having a high social situation, as for instance, the President of the Czecho-Polish Club and the Head of the Red Cross in Czechoslovakia.

In T ien tsin a regular popular University with evening courses has been started by the Lodge.

In G eneva , the Order of Service has held a Peace-Conference, inviting speakers from different peace-movements. Russian and Swiss members worked in very friendly co-operation to organise the Conference which was a success.

In P a r i s , the Lodge opened a reading-room for workmen and classes for children.

1 do not mention the Order of the Star, which is an independent and very active organisation with its own magazine. All our T. S. members, with a very few exceptions, arc practically members of the Star.

In te rn a tio n a l A c tiv it ie s .—I must mention also our international activities. As we are spread in many lands, we have opportunities to help other Sections, especially in times of difficulties. For instance our members are working for Esthonia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, and in other countries. The General Secretary on her tours generally lectures for other Sections (Belgian, French, Swiss). This

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year she was asked to lecture in the World-University in London during the Students-week and to give a lecture in the “ Palais Mondial ” in Bruxelles, the subject being “ Universal Religion

We try now to enlarge our publishing activities and we look with joyful hope into the future.

We send our loving greetings to the brethren assembled at the Convention in Adyar and to beloved India.

Anna K amensky,^ m era l S ecre ta ry .

T. S. IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA

To the P r e s id e n t, Theosophical S o c ie ty .When the great part of members of T. S. in Czechoslovakia

separated themselves from Adyar on account of the proclamation of Dr. Annie Besant, in Ommen in 1925, of the Coming of the World- Teacher, and founded, “ The Society for Mystical Studies/’ the smaller part remained faithful to the Mother Society to which they belonged since 1909.

After this important date September 11, 1925, our Section was living for two years under the consolidation of the internal activities, especially of the adjustment of the Statutes and other matters. And so also was changed the title from T. S. in Bohemia into T. S. in Czechoslovakia. We principally encountered economical difficulties, then all possessions like the library, etc., were taken by the majority of members, who joined the late General Secretary, Mr. J. Bedrnicek, who left the T.S., Adyar.

In these circumstances we were substantially helped by the Federation of European Sections of T. S. which supplied us with £ 20 which were used to buy a type-writer and other things.

The tirst important step we can call the first Convention, which took place at Mor. Ostrava on 26th June, 1927, where all question of administration and ideas were dealt with and where the Executive Committee were elected :

Josef Skuta, General Secretary ; Josef Parchansky, Hon. Secretary ; Emilio Parchanska, Assistant Hon. Secretary ; Frant Repecky, Treasurer ; Vaclav Cimr, Oskar Beer, Frant Novak, Albert Karsai, Josef Drobisz, Josef Kaczynski; Michalik Frant, Loznov Bohdan, Auditors of Accounts.

An event of the most importance was the visit of our dear President Dr. A. Besant to Prague on September 1st, 1927, where in


the midst of her admirers she gave a lecture. We arc very thankful to her for the mental encouragement which she offered us by her presence and her lofty example. What a wonderful example she gave us by her admirable action in her eighty years of age.

Her Eightieth Birthday was commemorated by 3 public lectures, entitled fi Dr. A. Besant and her World-Importance ” in which the General Secretary explained her immense work, social, literary and spiritual. Let us express on this occasion the wish of our Section that our honoured President may enjoy good health for many years to come and may masterfully lead the T. S. towards its great aims for which it was. established by its great Founders.

Of great importance on the public and internal life was also the visit of Miss C. W. Dijkgraaf who was accompanied by Miss Glen- Walker. In clear and simple words, from the Theosophical point of view, she dealt with the problems of daily life and of the Coming of the World-Teacher. They have- done a great deal of work in the way of re-establishment of our Section and we shall be grateful to them. During their visit 5 public lectures took place, in addition to 2 lectures for members and three private. In Yarnsdorf, Prague, Brno and Mor. Ostrava, Miss Glen— Walker also had an address in the Anglo-Czech Club in Mor. Ostrava.

I am glad to state that Miss Wanda Dynowska, General Secretary for Poland, also visited our country. She held 2 public lectures which were well attended, and one private lecture.

Mme. A. Kamensky, General Secretary for Outside Russia, also visited Prague and addressed a small audience on the “ Cultural Slavonic Brotherhood

Besides this Prague was visited by the following guests : Miss Bell and Mr. A. Schwarz of Adyar.

S ta tis t ic s .—Memberships in 7 Lodges, as was supplied to the Convention, is following : Mor. Ostrava: Blavatska: 26 ; Karvinna : Jutrazenka : 17; Horni Sucha : Przebudzenie : 13; Michalkovice ;Komensky : 13 ; Varnsdorf : Adyar : 12 ; Prague : Arjuna : 7 ; Brno : St. Alban : 8 ; total members : 96.

A c tiv i t ie s .—The principal activity consisted principally of public lectures of which there were 22, in addition to 74 lectures for members and 2 debating meetings.

T .S . I N C Z E C H O S L O V A K IA . 101C o -o pera tio n .— Wo co-opcrate with “ Cas ” Czechoslovak Teetotalers

Union, in which Mr. Parchansky our member is very active. In this Society lectured the General Secretary on the “ New Man” in the Esperanto Club in Prague also Mr. V. Cimr lectured on “ The Theosophy ”. The closest co-operation exists with the Order of the Star.

The O rd er o f S ervice just started with us and Mr. Beer was entrusted with its lead. We hope that it will well prosper. The first work they have on their hands is to prepare the book : A t the Feet o f the M a ster for the Blind and other works of smaller importance.

In the enclosed map of Czechoslovakia the places where the Lodges, T. S., Adyar, have been established.

I also enclose a list of Lodges and ask you to supply me with the Charters for all of them.

This is the visible work of our Section, described in general terms, which I lay at the Feet of our Great Leaders with faithfulness and love.

Jos. Skuta,G en era l S ecre ta ry .

T. S. IN SOUTH AFRICA

There has been steady progression, the membership increasing, and the attendance of the public at lectures indicating a growing desire on the part of thinking men and women to relate themselves more vitally to life in its manifold phases. Mr. and Mrs. Ransom did excellent work whilst here, and we shall reap the benefit of their wide experience in Theosophical matters. There is manifest in the Lodges of the Section a desire to acquire permanent homes and to this end some have started building schemes. The Pretoria Lodge has actually started building, the Durban Lodge hopes to follow suit shortly, Cape Town is working quietly in the same direction. The appointment of the lit. Hon. Y. S. Srinivasa Sastri, P.C., to South Africa has had a marked effect on public opinion, and his charming personality and eloquence of speech is creating a new spirit of tolerance and goodwill towards our Indian brothers. He has linked himself in no uncertain way with the Society, and has already given several addresses under its auspices. The audiences composed of men and women of every religion and walk of life ; Bishops, clergy, professors and students being present. Hundreds have been turned away. The tide is turning and a change of heart is manifesting itself. Nairobi has linked up with the Section, two new Lodges have been granted Charters, one particularly being worthy of notice—our Brotherhood Lodge in Cape Town. It is composed for the most part of “ coloured members”. The word 11 coloured ” in South Africa refers not to the full blooded native races, but to those of mixed colour. We welcome this as a definite stop in the direction of a realisation of our first object. There is every hope that a Lodge will soon be started in Lorenco Marques in the Portuguese Territory contiguous to the Union. Healing Groups are being started in several centres. These are not only doing good work, but are creating centres of force

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t ,' T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y .

T . S . I N S O U T H A F R IC A 103in the Lodge itself, which are bearing fruit. Mrs. Gowland, late General Secretary for Uruguay, is now a member of this Section, and with her husband, is doing good and useful work.

The membership at 31st December, 1926, was 425. There have been 90 additions and 10 cessations (4 by death, 2 by transfer, 4 by resignation) up to the time of writing this report, so that the membership now is 505 all in good standing.

C. E. Gyde, G en era l S e c re ta ry .

T. S. IN SCOTLAND

On April 3>0th, 1927 (the close of our financial year) we had 783 active members on our roll. During the year 63 now members joined, and 2 were transferred to us from other National Societies. Our losses were 24 through resignation and 4 through death, while 13 were suspended and 6 transferred away from us. Our membership shows a gain of 18 as compared with the previous year.

One new Lodge, the Scottish Astrological, has been chartered, and one Lodge, the Virya, returned its Charter, as the members wished to unite with tl\e Aberdeen Lodge in the same town. One new Centre has been formed at Newburgh. This Centre is the only visible result of much Propaganda work done in Fife. An effort in the Border towns met with little success. Indeed our indefatigable Propaganda Secretary gives it as her opinion that we need more workers and new methods

We had visiting lecturers from England, Wales and China, and we had the great pleasure of welcoming again to Headquarters our old friend Professor Marcault, whose address on “ The University of the New A ge” was much appreciated. Bishop Wedgwood’s five days visit to Glasgow and Edinburgh was a great joy, and his address to members at Headquarters on “ The Way to the Masters ” was a memorable one.

Our social gatherings on White Lotus Day, the 1st of October, the 17th of November, and the 17th of February were particularly happy occasions when games and tableaux had a prominent place.

The Orpheus Lodge continued its line dramatic work. Under the auspices of this Lodge Masefield’s “ Poinpey the Great ” was produced in Edinburgh, and members of the Lodge helped the Indian Dramatic Association to produce Tagore’s “ Sacrifice The dramatic side of the work is being developed by other Lodges. In Edinburgh a mystery play by Miss Macphail proved a great success.


T . S. I N S C O T L A N D 105The Northern District Conference was held at Forfar in September*

when there was a good discussion on “ What Theosophy means to us m various departments of life ”. The great value of this annual Conference lies in the fact that it brings together the members of the scattered Northern District. The first Eastern District Conference was held at Headquarters in January, the two subjects of discussion being “ How to Thcosophize Scotland,” and “ The Efficient Worker No definite conclusion was reached, but there was a general feeling that new methods must be tried and that more attention should be paid to Artistic and dramatic presentations of Theosophical truth.

We had the great joy of having you in the chair at our Seventeenth Annual Convention, which was held in Edinburgh, on July 2nd and 3rd* and was a most happy and successful one. It was a great privilege to have indicated to us the main line of work for the immediate future and the inspiration to carry it out given to us by our President.

It only remains to mention the bright and keen circles of young people who are among the greatest assets of our National Society.

We send loving greetings to the Fifty-second Convention.N. A. Ellingsen,

G en era l S ecre ta ry„

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T. S. IN BELG IUM

The number of our members, at the 15th of May, 1927, amounted to 420, against 37 5 in 1926, that is, a gain of 45 members. During the year 70 new members have been received, but 25 lost : in this number, we count 6 Russian members, who have now to be considered as belonging to the Russian Section outside Russia.

Last July, Dr. Besant gave, in the “ Balais des Académies,” two splendid lectures on the “ Coming of the World Teacher,” and “ The Three World Movements ”. They deeply impresssd the public, and have been sympathetically commented on by the press. Bishop Wedgwood was so kind us to give us two lectures, the first on “ The Meaning and the Reality of the Spiritual Life,” the second on “ Meditation, as Aid in the Spiritual Development ”.

Several University Professors have spoken from our platform : Prof. Kreglingcr, on “ Steps of Religious Evolution,” Prof. Mahaim on “ The Social Duty,” Prof. Dumont on “ The Upanishads and the Vedanta ”. Dr. Kamensky, the devoted General Secretary of Russia, spoke on “ Religions and Universal Religion,” and on “ Occultism ” . The Rabbi of Brussels, Dr. Berman, lectured on “ Modern Streams in Jewish Thought ”. Several of our members gave lectures on various subjects : “ The Ancient Mysteries and the Feeling of the Divine,” “ The Religious Feeling and its Numerous Forms,” “ The Kingdom of Heaven,” “ The Caves of Ajanta,” “ The Occult Aspects of Art,” “ The Contradistinctions of the Modern World,” etc. Some of the lectures had lantern-slides. All were well attended.

The course of lessons on Theosophy, given every Wednesday, alternately by Mile. Orban and Mr. Polak, were attentively followed, and gave us a good number of new members.


1 1 0 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . S .

The B u lle tin Theosophique, a quarterly, continues to link the members together.

The “ Lotus Day,” and, for the first time, the “ Adyar Day ,” have been held with the usual ceremony and devotion.

Besides our usual general and Branch meetings, we have had once a month, friendly social meetings which have done much to bring the members more closely together.

Thanks to the generosity and selflessness of many of our members, a long cherished wish has been fulfilled : a house has been bought in one of the nicest parts of Brussels, 51 Rue du Commerce, which will be- used next spring as Headquarters of the T. S. in Belgium. The necessary money for the purchase, about 350,000 francs, has been partly given, partly lent without interest or with 4% interest. During the first three years, the T. S. will occupy only a part of the house ; the rest will be l e t ; the rent thus obtained will be amply sufficient to pay the interests and even to begin a sinking fund ; after that time, we shall see whether our own resources will allow us to keep the whole house for the use of the Society.

In Ghent, the Lodge “ Vrede ” has bought a ground in the centre of the town, and will also have its own house early in 1928, thanks to the generosity of its President, Mmc. Huybrechts.

As you see, the Belgian T. S. has made laudable efforts to increase its efficiency and to better fulfil its mission of spiritual enlightenment in Belgium. That is why we look forward with confidence to the future. At the last T. S. Council of the European Federation of the T. S., held in Ommcn, it was decided that there should be a European Convention of the T. S. every year, and that the next Convention will be held in Belgium next summer (1928), probably immediately before the Star Congress in Ommcn.

We consider this decision as a reward for our efforts, and a promise of greater unfoldment in the future.

We tender to our beloved President, and to our Brethren, our best regards and wishes at this Fifty-second Convention of the T. S.

Gaston P olak, General S ecre tary .

T. S. IN DUTCH EAST IN D IE S

To the P r e s id e n t, Theosophical S o c ie ty .There has been an increase of 286 new members this year, a

larger number than we have over booked in any previous year. However, we saw ourselves also compelled to struck out 206 names o£ our list of membership, owing to their being too much in arrears with their annual dues. With the ordinary coming and going of membership our total membership at the 1st of October, 1927, amount to 2,028, v iz , , 1,018 European, 824 Javanese and 186 Chinese.

The most important event of the year in the life of the Dutch East India Section has been the so highly appreciated tour of Bishop C. W. Lcadbeater in November, 1926, who on his way from Sydeny to Benares Convention visited our Island-Lodges: Makassar Lodge in Celebes, several Lodges in Java, and Medan Lodge in Sumatra. Besides much Co-Masonic, Round Table and L. C. C. work, we had quite a number of most interesting question-meetings for the T. S. Lodges ? It has been a great privilege to welcome once again our revered Teacher here in our Section, after twelve years passing since last time we had the honour to meet him in our midst. Having visited our Section three times already, Bishop Lcadbeater knows the country and its people by direct contact and there is little wonder howT it comes that ail members in this country belong amongst his most loyal adherents. Much do we owe him and— we hope—much love dc we give him. A motor-tour was made all over the length of Java from Soerabaia to Batavia, visiting several Lodges successively. His work, assisted by Messrs. Harold Morton, Theodore St. John and Capt. R. B. Clarke, has stimulated and inspired us tc increased labour in several departments of our Movement.

The A n n u al Convention has been held this time at Malang, s hill-place in the eastern part of Java, and it was visited by some 20( delegates from all Lodges. There was the inauguration of the newl]


erected local Lodge-building—most of the larger Lodges here now occupy their own Lodge-building—and harmony and goodwill prevailed, Tho Convention was presided by Messrs A. G. Vreede and A. J. H. van Leeuwen while the General Secretary was prevented to be present. In spite of the necessity to alter much of the original programme, because some lecturers had to be cancelled, the lecturers not being able to be there, so that other ones had to take their places—the proceedings are reported as having been quite satisfactory. Again we have enjoyed the usual reduction of 50/£ on railway fares for all members visiting the Convention.

O ur M agazines are doing well now. The official one, Theosojie in N e d . In d ie is edited in two languages—Dutch and Malay—and is the principal link between the Section’s Council and the General Secretary with the Lodges and members at large. For students there is tho Theosofisch M a a n d b la d (Dutch), which periodical now, this year for the first time during its existence of 26 years, is covering its own expenses. There is also a similar periodical published in Malay, which, we hope, next year will reach the same status, v iz ., leaving no more deficits ; it is called P e w a r ta Theosojie. Besides there is an other monthly paper, published in the Javanese language and edited by the Solo Lodge, T. S., which periodical, by name K oem an dang T heosojie , is doing really good work. It will be noticed that wo have to publish magazines in at least three different languages, but this only solves part of the problem for Chinese, Sundanese and Madurese—not to speak of the innumerable lesser ones—are three other vernaculars which urgently want their own magazines, when we only could find the editors and the means therefor.

Our linguistic difficulties havo been increased by the affiliation of the Singapore Lodge to our Section, the people there speaking English, and consequently we have mutually agreed that the above-named Lodge be affiliated directly to Adyar again as has been the case before.

The Young Theosophist M ovem ent here was started some four years ago and is growing slowly but steadily, there being a special Youth Branch in most of the important Lodges in the Section. These Youth Branches, though part of the Lodge, have completely their own management and are autonomous, independent of the Lodge-Council. This arrangement proves most satisfactory for this country, because the

T . S-. I N D U T C H E A S T I N D I E S 113Youth-branches are not strong enough to stand quite alone and in this way they can profit of all facilities the Lodge can provide for.

The P u blish in g H ouse “■ M in e rv a ,” continued its most useful work of spreading our literature and is now succeeding in getting our books sold in ordinary bookshops also. There are book-depots in the most important Lodges where all books are sold at the same prices as charged for in the main-office in Batavia. A list of newly issued publications is given separately.

Theosojisch S teu n fon ds is still doing most useful work as an instrument for the financial support of our different activities. Several loans were given and indeed the whole of its working-capital amounting to 32,000 guilders has been used all year round. This fund is intended to give support to every enterprise that is promoting Brotherhood and consequently is connected with the whole of the wider Theosophical Movement and has given its services to several branches of our work for humanity, every one of them—if funds permit—receiving a loan for a certain fixed time only. Because no loans are granted without certainty that the enterprise is based on sound foundations, this Fund has become a kind of guarantee for every new financial enterprise that is started as to the reliability of its investments. When this Fund grants a loan to one or other of the Theosophical enterprises, it is a guarantee to other investors —and also to peoplo who prefer to give free donations but want to know how the money is used—that the thing has been duly organised and is safe.

Theosophical W orld U n iversity A ssocia tion in H utch E a s t In d ie s was started April 11th, 1926, being formed by joining together into one single organisation of the four till then separately working educational movements in Java. A full report has been delivered elsewhere, so be it sufficient here to mention only that this report covers the work of the year in 15 schools, all managed by our Association, with 15 European and 42 Indonesian teachers and nearly 2,000 pupils. The Training College for Teachers, till now established at Weltevreden (Batavia), is now removed to a splendid new site in a healthy hill-place, Lembang, near Bandoeng. We were lucky enough to be able there to buy a hotel in quite good condition, with considerable grounds still unoccupied and now wo hope that this may become the place where the Theosophical World University once might have its future home also. A very beautiful spot indeed.

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Theosophical O rd er o f S ervice has had its Third Annual Meeting here on the 18th of April, 1927. A full report has been sent in elsewhere and for this occasion it will be sufficient to mention that the activities of this Order here are growing steadily. Both In tern a tio n a l and N a tio n a l C orrespondence L eagu es have a good number of correspondents here and they are well organised now ; Secretary is Mrs. J. Brug-de Geldcr, Tandjonglaan 14, Weltevreden (Java). A branch of the In te rn a tio n a l F ellow sh ip in A r ts and C r a f ts has been started, its Secretary being Mr. W. S. Bitter, Poerworedjo (Java). Our L abou r E xch an ge did very useful work in bringing employers and employed together. Several members of the T. 0 . S. have also done good work in outside activities as : P eace M ovem ents, P ro tec tio n o f A n im a ls , A n ti-V iv ise c tio n , A bolishm ent o f In to x ica tin g D r in k s and o f O p iu m . The M uslim L eagu e has issued a second publication, v iz ., “ Mysticism in Islam,” which already has proved to be highly appreciated by several Indonesian students and adherents o f‘ Islam Faith. It is published at a moderate price, so that it might be possible that this pamphlet may reach many followers of Muhammad’s great Religion.

The Theosophical work is thus extending considerably and ever more workers ̂ are wanted, while the same small band of devoted workers has to take the heaviest burden in everyone part of it. But several new workers are coming to the front now—though also several of the old ones leave for Holland now—and the fruits of all our labours show themselves in a slowly but surely improving attitude of the general public —notably the newspapers—towards us and the Theosophical Society. So in conveying the kind greetings and love from all members of the Dutch East Indian Section, T. S., I can report at the same time that “ all’s well ” in our movement here.

J. Kruisheer, G en era l S e c re ta ry ,

To the P r e s id e n t, Theosophical S ocie ty .On the 1st of October, 1926, the number of members on the roll

was 387. There were 43 new admissions during the year, 2 transferred to another Section, one member passed away, and 192 were placed in the Suspense list. At the end of September, 1927, we have 235 active members.

Bro. Shew Prasad of Maymyo who died in September, 1927, was a source of great strength to the Section and his Lodge. Bro. K. G. Vaidyanathan, a valuable member, has gone to Bombay to serve in a wider sphere, the Fellowship school. Our task is still to interest the Burmese Buddhists in Theosophy ; some headway has been made to remove prejudices or misimpressions by carrying on propaganda in Burmese. The 4 active Lodges of this province are in Rangoon, Maymyo, Mandalay and Pyinmana ; the rest are more like Centres with an earnest member in their midst.

Our Convention was held at Rangoon on the 5th, 6th and 7th October, 1926. Our esteemed "Vice-President of the Society, Bro. Jinar&jadAsa presided. We have recorded in our last year’s report the useful work done by him and Mrs. Jinar&jadasa during their sojourn in Burma for 5 weeks. He admitted into the T.S. 7 new members and spoke to them of the privilege of coming into the Society. He gave us the following fine message :

It goes without saying that Burma and Buddhism are synonymous. It is true that there are now in Burma, born as citizens of Burma, Hindus, Muhammadans, Christians, Chinese and others. ̂ But taking the civilisation as a whole, it has certain marked characteristics which are Burmese.

Every one who comes to Burma has noted a wonderful charm, due partly to the temperament of the people, and partly to the joyous spirit of Buddhism, which has developed in the Burman to an unusual

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extent. While life is certainly sorrowful for all, it seems in many ways less sorrowful to the Burman, because he has been trained to gain out of life many charms. Whereas the Indian temperament when at leisure is apt to go deep into philosophical thoughts of importance, the Burman has managed in his leisure to gain a sense of happiness and peace combined. It is this quality which radiates, or rather did radiate, once upon a time everywhere, from the platforms of Pagodas especially. I am quite aware how sometimes, since ease has been exaggerated, that work begun is never properly completed because the character gets tired of effort. On the other hand, it is a gain that the character should recognise that life is not for work so much, as that work is for life.It is quite possible for the Burman to be thoroughly up-to-date, in touch with the piethods of the twentieth century civilisation, and yet' so moderate the pressure of life on him as to retain that peculiar Buddhist charm, which is inseparable from the Burma of old days. I hope that with the combined culture of India and Burma, and adding what elements can be found from the other religions, Burma will remain always that place where the sunshine seems softer, and where the trees seem to wave with an added grace.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Leadbeater and 3 brothers of his party from Australia visited us in December, 1926, for 5 days, on their way to Benares. His gracious presence at Olcott Lodge was uplifting to u s; he gave lucid explanations of questions put to him at mombers, meetings. He spoke of the World-Mother, of the objects of the Liberal Catholic Church which were not for converting people of other faiths, and he urged the Buddhists to carry out the precepts of the Lord Buddha.

Brother Yadunandan Prasad gave us a welcome and refreshing visit in April, 1927. He gave four public lectures inRangoon on The W orld Teacher, Theosophy and Science, Som e Thoughts on E d u ca tion , A T ra ve l through E u ro p e and an address on Krishnaji to members and another address to students. These addresses were very much appreciated, as also the film which he brought of the Star Congress of 1926 at Ommen. He also gave similar public lectures at Mandalay, Maymyo and Pyinmana.

Bro. A. Rangaswamy Iyer, President of the Madura T. S. Lodge also visited us with his son and gave lectures on S an atan a D h a rm a and the N e w A g e , The M essage o f B u dd h ism , The W orld-'Teacher in O ur M id s t and other lectures. The Rangoon Lodge hall has been fairly used for public lectures both by members as well as other speakers. Lectures were on O u r D u ty to C h ild ren , H ow S h all We S erve , Whom S h a ll We S erve , Id e a ls in E du ca tion , C o -o pera tive H ou sin g ,

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B a h a ism , O rg an iza tio n s like the S ta r , F ellow sh ip o f Teachers, Youth Im p ro vem en t S ocie ty and The B urm a H u m a n ita r ia n L eag u e , the Rangoon Literary Club have made use of the hall for their activities. Maymyo Lodge, on account of its energetic Secretary, Bro. Rajagopal, provided well-attended public lectures on the W o rld -T each er, M ystic ism , R e-in ca rn a tio n , The Teachings o f I s la m , Theosophy and B u dd h ism , P ro te s ta n t H in du ism , etc. Dr. Mullan, Bro. Kvaw Hla, Bro. Dorabjee have kept up Theosophy in Mandalay. Bros. Naganathan, amidst other work, has rendered valuable help in keeping up the Section office.

Bhikku U Kondanna returned from Benares in March and addressed other Bhikkus in a few Kyaungs on the coming of the World- Teacher. Bhikku U Withokda takes interest in the Rangoon Lodge studies. A very young Buddhist aged only 5, Mg. Tun Nyun, gave in the Rangoon Lodge two sermons on Lord Buddha’s Teachings with quotations in Pali.

The General Secretary, in conjunction with several Bhikkus in Rangoon, has organized a series of lectures on Buddhism which are given in Burmese by Bhikku Ledi U Sadila which are well attended and appreciated by the Buddhists.

For the Buddhist Shrine at Adyar a sum of Rs. 1,200 has been collected from the Burmese Buddhists by the General Secretary with the co-operation of Bhikku U Withokda and Brothers Wales and Vcrhage in Rangoon ; through Brothers Kyaw Hla and Dorabjee in Mandalay and through Dr. Brahaspathi in Promc.

The President’s Birthday, The T.S. Anniversary Day, Bishop Leadbeater’s Birthday, Adyar Day and White Lotus Day have been celebrated as usual by the Lodges by holding devotional meetings and getting up small subscriptions for charity. Prayers of all Religions are now regularly recited every Sunday at Olcott Lodge and on special occasions at public gatherings. Olcott Lodge maintains its regular contribution to the Public Purposes Fund.

The name of the Section Magazine has been changed from The M essage o f Theosophy to T ow ards B u rm a 's G lo ry and special attention is paid to the Burmese portion thereof.

Taking up the excellent suggestion of Bishop Arundale Burma Section is providing a humble contribution to the 80 years Young Fund. The sum, expected to be realized, would be about Rs. 1,600.


We conclude in the noble words o£ her great colleague on the special occasion of the President’s 80th birthday and 20 years of sagacious leadership, “ if it be the Will of the Great White Brotherhood whose chief servant and Representative she is, it is our most earnest desire and prayer that she whom we so love and trust will continue to lead us on our Upward Path for twenty years yet to come. Wo lay our homage at ̂ her feet and we invoke upon her head the richest blessing of those illustrious Masters whom she has so long and so faithfully served.”

Saw Hla P ru G en era l S e c re ta ry .

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To the P re s id e n t, Theosophical S o c ie ty .S ta tis t ic s .— Great events cast their “ Light ” before, and thus the

past year (looking back on it with the insight gained since) seems to have been solely filled with the endeavour worthily to prepare for your coming to our beloved Vienna. The various activities leading up to it were started, naturally all unconsciously of your forthcoming visit, because we hardly dared to hope that you could spare the time for Central Europe, you never having been here during the fifteen years of the existence of this National Society. The effects of your presence among us (if only for a day and a half even) will make themselves felt in the figures of our next year’s report, I am sure, and will show a great advance on this year’s. The number of our active Lodges is : 10 (last year 14) and of our active members 441 (461 last year) the 92 newly joined inclusive.

A c tiv it ie s .—But your visit was heralded, as it were, by the momentous stay amongst us, during a short week in November last, by Bishop Wedgwood, whose tournee covered practically the same ground as yours and vitally helped us to link us up closely with Warsaw and Budapest, ably seconded by the labours amongst us of Capt. Brice, Miss Betty Vidier, Akos de Rathonyi and his mother, who is the General Secretary for Hungary, and Miss Wanda Dynowska, General Secretary for Poland. Before turning to the assistance rendered to us by Miss Bell, I must mention another vital stimulus reaching us from abroad : the publication in German of a series of the great masterpieces of our literature by Ernst Pieper, Ringverlag, Düsseldorf, Germany. That we are thus blessed from abroad is surely the Karmic fruit of us having rendered help abroad, to wit : Andor Steinacker at Eerde, Ommen. Blanca Schlamm at Huizen, Elly Kastinger and Kitty Verständig at Benares, Liesl Herbatschek at Allahabad, of Franz Pfeiffer and other


V ien n ese m em b ers g la d ly d o in g y eo m an se rv ice a t th e S ta r C am p a lo n g s id e th e ir D u tc h and G e rm a n c o n frè re s w ho, w ith a s p r in k lin g of E n g lish , w ere la rg e ly resp o nsib le fo r th e sm o o th w o rk in g of th a t h u g e o rg an ism . M y ow n i t in e ra r ie s in G e rm a n y a n d H u n g a ry an d tho se of E r n s t B re u e r , now of B e rlin , m ay a lso bave c o n tr ib u te d to in c rea se the in flu x of “ L ife T heo so ph ica l ” in to V ien n a , w h ich s tre a m of fo rce lead up to th e c lim ax o f y ou y o u rse lf p u t t in g in an a p p e a ra n c e on th e p la tfo rm of th e la rg e s t h a l l of o u r c a p ita l , b efo re a c ro w d ed an d h ig h ly a p p re c ia tiv e a u d ito r iu m .

D o ing so m uch in d e p e n d e n t w o rk a b ro a d , one n eed n o t be su rp r ise d if o u r m em b ers h av e show n great, in it ia t iv e a t hom e as w ell. To have g iv en th e im p e tu s to c re a tiv e a c tiv itie s h as u n d o u b te d ly been th e re su lt o f M iss B e ll’s la b o u rs am o n g us. H e r p re sen ce w as due to y o u r k in d m o th e r ly fo re th o u g h t, you k n o w in g th e w r ite r to be o v e r-w o rk ed by too m a n y re sp o n s ib ilitie s . T he u psh o t o f o u r m em b ers aw a k en in g to th e ir ow n e x ecu tiv e re sp o n s ib ilitie s w as f irs t of a ll th e o rg a n iz in g of th e O rd e r o f th e S ta r as a s e p a ra te an d re a lly in d e p e n d e n t “ V e re in ,” ta k in g a d v a n ta g e of th e m u ch m o re lib e ra l p o li tic a l co n d itio n s now p re v a ilin g in V ienna i ts e lf , th e c i ty fa th e rs o f w hich m an ag ed a t la s t to em an c ip a te th e c ity f ro m ecc le s ia s tic a l su p e rv is io n of i ts ow n a ffa irs . M r. A n d o r S te in a c k e r ’s le a d e rsh ip in th is h as been d u ly reco g n ised in th a t he is now th e N a tio n a l O rg a n is e r of th e S ta r and as such w o rk s , I am v e ry g la d to s ta te , w ith ever in c re a s in g v ig o u r as w ell fo r the w ellbeing o f the A u s tr ia n S ec tio n of th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty , w hich in its tu r n w o rk s as h e a r t i ly as th e O rd e r of th e S ta r itse lf to sp read the m essage o f K r is h n a ji ’s “ K in g d o m of H ap p in ess ” . Q u ite a b a tch of le c tu re rs h av e been ac tiv e la s t season, fo rem o st am o n g w hom H an s W a lth e r S ch iff, m ay be m e n tio n ed , a b ly seconded by M rs. E ls a L o rsy - S te p h a n i, w ho to o k a lso th e a rd u o u s tra n s la tio n w ork off m y sh o u ld e rs a n d ea rn e d a lre a d y la u re ls also in O m m en, B e rlin , H a m b u rg . M r. F r i t z S ch le ife r and P ro f . H a n s H ü b e r w ere ac tiv e in th e p ro v in ce , an d w ere sp ec ia lly co n ce rn ed in h e lp in g a n ew ly fo unded p ea sa n t L o dg e , w hich th re a te n e d to be sw am ped r ig h t aw ay by o rth o d o x in to le ra n c e of “ f r ie n d ly n e ig h b o u rs ” . G o ld en s tra in s o f love lin k o u r c ity c e n tre s w ith th e W a id h o fe n c o m m u n ity , w hose m arv e llo u s a c tiv itie s a t t r a c te d v is its f ro m m a n y a m em ber o f o u r E x e c u tiv e , D r . W a lth e r K le in an d D r. R ic h a rd W eiss am o n g th e m . T he fa c t o f p u b lic op in ion being th u s

T . S . IN A U S T R IA 121im p e rc e p tib ly b u t e ffec tiv e ly p e rm e a te d w ith our id ea ls w as p ro v ed , I v e n tu re to su b m it, by th e w id esp read and f r ie n d ly no tices of th e loca l p re ss a n e n t y o u r p resence , an d the le n g th y re p o r ts since y o u r d e p a r tu re . O u r p u b lic le c tu re s w ill in consequence be b e t te r f req u en ted even th a n la s t y e a r ’s, I am su re , to f u r th e r w hich h a p p y e v en t an A ctio n L o dge has been c re a te d , w hich has been h o n o u red by th e d is tin g u ish ed p a tro n ag e of no less a p erso n th an B ishop A ru n d a le h im se lf. A s a tan g ib le re su lt o f y o u r in fluence m ay be m en tio n ed th e fa c t th a t som e 300 p eo p le h an d ed us on specia l slips th e ir nam es an d ad d resses , an d the A c tio n L o d g e is a lre a d y a r ra n g in g to k eep th e in te re s t aw ak en ed n o t o n ly g o in g b u t to s till fu r th e r in c rea se i t , w here poss ib le . T h a t y o u r com in g co incided w ith th e h a p p ily co m p le ted re f i t t in g of o u r H e a d q u a r te rs an d l ib ra ry in c lu s iv e , has to be booked to th e c re d it o f O b c rb a u ra t K o rn e r , w hose in tu it io n tim ed his in sp ire d a c tiv itie s wTith t r u ly m arv e llo u s p rec is io n , b ack ed as i t w as, b y h is m o st se lf- sac rific in g e n e rg y .

I n conclusion , I b eg to p ro p h e sy th a t we sh a ll fa i th fu l ly s te e r th e co u rse you se t fo r us in sp ite o f p o ss ib ly d ir ty w e a th e r ah ead , an d ev e r h e ra ld y o u r m essage fo r peace by t r y in g o u r best to l in k u p a ll T eu to n p eo p les by bonds of m u tu a l h e lp and t r u s t , a n d by sp re a d in g th e idea ls of nob le m o th e rh o o d , th u s a ss is tin g ad v anced egos w ho w ill acc la im w ith g lee K r is l in a j i’s “ K in g d o m of H a p p in e s s ,” and w ith th a t to h e lp to e s tab lish th e re a l B ro th e rh o o d of A n g e ls and of M en.

M ay y o u , th e H e ra ld of th e th o u san d y ea rs o f P e a c e , w ho h av e been y o u n g fo r e ig h ty y e a rs a lre a d y , g u id e o u r beloved S o c ie ty fa r in to th e m illen n iu m w ith u n a b a tin g v ig o u r !

J ohn Cordes, General Secretary .

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To the P residen t, Theosophical Society.T h is Y e a r ’s , R e p o r t , l ik e th o se o f th e la s t few y ea rs , h as l i t t le to

te l l o f g re a t u n d e r ta k in g s w ith in th e sm a ll N o rw e g ia n S ec tio n o f the T .S . I t is a R e p o r t to sh ow , th a t wo ex is t, an d th a t wo a re ch e rish in g h op es fo r th e fu tu re .

T h e w o rk o f th e S ec tio n h as been m uch h a m p e re d th is y e a r on ac co u n t o f illn ess a m o n g th e a c tiv e w o rk e rs , a n d p ro p a g a n d a , in co n seq u en ce th e re o f , h as n o t been w h a t i t u sed to be, a n d w h a t w e w ished i t to be. M uch to o u r ow n r e g re t , w e h av e had to c u t o u t th e p u b lic le c tu re s in O slo fro m o u r p ro g ra m m e . T hese le c tu re s h av e a lw a y s been m uch a p p re c ia te d by th e p u b lic , and w e th e re fo re do n o t l ik e to be w ith o u t th em .

W h a t h as b een lo s t in one field of a c tiv i ty , h o w ev er, has been m ade up fo r in a n o th e r . T h ro u g h o u t th e w ho le y e a r m an y a t ta c k s h av e been lau n ch ed a g a in s t th e T .S . due to th e p ro p a g a n d a ab o u t th e W o r ld - T eac h e r. T hese a t ta c k s , w h ich h av e been p a r t ly o f a r a th e r v u lg a r an d u n sy m p a th e tic n a tu re , h av e a p p e a re d in n ew sp ap e rs a ll o v e r th e c o u n try , an d h av e b ro u g h t re p lie s f ro m D r. L illy H e b e r on b eh a lf o f th e S ta r M o v em en t, w h ile M r. K a i N o rm an n , M r. E r n s t N ilse n an d I m y se lf , h ave d efen d ed th e S o c ie ty , s ta t in g its o b jec ts a n d w o rk , an d a lso g iv in g i ts r e la t io n to an d a t t i tu d e to w a rd s th e S ta r . T he o p p o r tu n ity , th u s o ffe red fo r th e sp re a d in g o f o u r ideas, has b een used to a g r e a t e x te n t, an d w e h av e been ab le to reach a la r g e r p u b lic , th a n a n y le c tu re -a tte n d a n c e c o u ld p o ss ib ly p ro v id e .

T h e v is i t o f th e P re s id e n t becam e a v e ry g re a t success. T he P re s s , b o th b e fo re h e r a r r iv a l a n d d u r in g th e v is it , show ed v e ry m u ch in te re s t in h e r p e rso n an d w o rk s , a n d th e g e n e ra l to n e o f th e v a r io u s a r t ic le s w as d is t in c t ly re s p e c tfu l . B o th P re s s an d p u b lic seem ed to be ra th e r s t ru c k w ith aw e an d re v e re n c e fo r th e P re s id e n t h e rs e lf . R e a lly , th e

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w o rd T heo so ph y w as on ev e ry b o d y s’ lip s, and w e fe l t q u ite p o p u la r as m em b ers o f th e T .S .— a g re a t an d new ex p e rien ce , in d eed .

To th e m em b ers th em se lv es , it w as a n ev e r to -b e -fo rg o tte n e v e n t to see an d to h e a r th e P re s id e n t . M an y y e a rs of lo n g in g w ere rea lised to m o st, a lth o u g h by rea so n of th e sh o rtn e ss o f th e v is it, th e m em bers fa ile d to g e t th e p r iv ile g e of th e m o re in t im a te re la tio n sh ip w ith th e P re s id e n t .

A f te r h e r d e p a r tu re th e ca lm w as b ro k en , and from o pposing q u a r te rs in c lu d in g A n th ro p o so p h is ts an d o rth o d o x c le rg y a lik e , sev ere a tta c k s w ere h u r le d bo th a g a in s t th e P re s id e n t , the T .S . an d T heosophy as a te a c h in g . I n th e P re s s as w ell as in p u b lic le c tu re s , these a tta c k s w ere lau n ch e d . T he p re s s -a t ta c k s a p p e a re d in th e m o st w id e ly c ircu la ted p a p e rs th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n try , an d m y ow n a n sw ers , co n s is tin g of 3 a r t ic le s , th e re fo re , w ere p r in te d in th e sam e p a p e rs .

In lik e m a n n e r th e P re s s w as a v e ry good m eans fo r g iv in g p u b lic ity to th e m o v em en t fo r th e sp re a d in g o f p eace by th e p ra y e r o f peace se n t o u t th ro u g h th e O rd e r of S e rv ic e . A n a r t ic le o f m ine, e n ti tle d “ W a r o r P ea c e 55 ap p e a re d firs t in one of th e lead in g p a p e rs in O slo, an d w e n t a f te rw a rd s th ro u g h a good m an y of th e m ost p ro m in e n t loca l n ew sp ap e rs th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n try . T hus th is b it o f p eace -w o rk has been k n o w n in p ra c t ic a l ly a ll p a r ts of o u r w id e -sp re ad c o u n try , an d m an y a f r ie n d ly and sy m p a th e tic re sp o n d has reach ed m e in d ire c t an sw e r to th e a r t ic le .

B esides th e v is it o f th e P re s id e n t , o u r S ec tio n has been fa v o u re d th is y e a r w ith tw o o th e r re m a rk a b le v is its . I n F e b ru a ry th e R t. R e v . J . I . W ed g w o o d w as w ith us fo r a b o u t a w eek , a n d now in th e se v e ry d ay s, w e h av e h a d M r. D . R a ja g o p a l on a b r ie f v is it . T he v is it o f B isho p W ed g w o o d w as lik ew ise a v e ry su ccessfu l v is it. T he P re s s w as f r ie n d ly and p o lite , th e p u b lic in te re s te d and fo r th e m em b ers h is v is it w as a m ean s o f g re a t in sp ira tio n an d s tim u lu s to co n tin u ed e ffo rts fo r th e T h eo so ph ica l m o v em en t. The m em b ers have th e hope soon to g e t o p p o r tu n ity o f a h ap p y re tu rn of th e B ish o p ’s v is it .

T he v is it o f th e O rg a n iz in g S e c re ta ry o f th e S ta r , M r. R a ja g o p a l, cam e v e ry e a r ly a f te r th e v is it o f th e P re s id e n t , th e P re s s , h av in g in fre sh m em o ry th e b r i ll ia n c y o f th e P re s id e n t and th e ir ow n re sp e c t a n d aw e fo r th e w isdom of th e ag ed , w as n o t so in te re s te d in th is v is it as in the e a r lie r v is its th is y e a r . T he P re s s w as how ever f r ie n d ly an d


v e ry m u ch im p re ssed o v e r th e p e rso n a lity o f M r. R a ja g o p a l, over th e s in c e r ity an d in te llig e n ce in h is m a n n e r o f d e liv e rin g th e m essage a b o u t M r. K r is h n a m u r ti . B u t th e w hole P re s s s ta te d , th e re w as n o th in g new in th e m essage . T he P re s id e n t h ad to ld them a ll th ese th in g s b e fo reh a n d !

T hen in lo o k in g a t th e o th e r p a r ts o f th e w o rk h e re , som e of the L o dg es a re d o in g good w o rk an d k eep fa i th fu l ly th e T h eo so ph ica l F ire b u rn in g . O ne sm all L o dg e has been d isso lved th is y e a r . T he P re s id e n t o f th e L o dg e p assed aw ay , an d th e re w as no o th e r m em ber a t h an d to k eep th e L o d g e a liv e .

T h e P u b lish in g Office is in th e L ands of th e S ec tio n , b u t, because o f th e co n tin u ed econom ical d ep ression in th e c o u n try , w h ich in flu ences th e finances o f a ll Id e a lis t ic m ovem en ts, w o rk s u n d e r v e ry re s tr ic te d finances, and h as been ab le to p r in t o n ly som e sm all p a m p h le ts .

H o w e v e r , we a re a liv e in th e T heo so ph ica l F ie ld an d k eep the F ir e s — once l i t— b u rn in g , an d do w h a tev e r w e can to sp read th e m essage o f th e B ro th e rh o o d of R e lig io n s , w hich is, I th in k , th e m ost a t t r a c t iv e m essage in th is c o u n try .

A t o u r C on v en tio n in A u g u s t, a p ro p o sa l w as c a rr ie d to th e G o v e rn m e n t an d D e p a r tm e n t of E d u c a tio n ab o u t re fo rm s in th e te a c h in g s of H is to ry . T he p ro p o sa l w as b ro u g h t fo rw a rd by one of o u r m o st e n e rg e tic w o rk e rs in th e S oc ia l an d p o litic a l field , M rs . In g e b o rg B oye. T he co n ten t o f th e p ro p o sa l w as, th a t th e te a c h in g o f H is to ry in th e S choo ls o u g h t to lay m ore s tre ss u po n th e m o re p eace fu l a sp ec t of h is to r ic a l even ts , in s te a d o f g lo r ify in g w a r and b lo o dsh ed .

T he p ro p o sa l w as a f te r C o n v en tio n su p p o rte d by o th e r m ovem en ts , w o rk in g fo r peace .

T he C on v en tio n a g re e d w ith m y v iew , th a t the T .S . m ay — a t a n y g iven t im e — a p p e a r in the o u te r w o rld , n o t o n ly w ith p ro p a g a n d a fo r T heosophy , b u t as in th e case w ith th is p ro p o sa l to the G o v e rn m e n t, as a m o v em en t, w hich ta k e s in te re s t in th e w e lfa re o f th e g re a te r c o m m u n ity as w ell as in th e en lig h ten m e n t o f m anhood , b o th o u tsid e a n d in s id e th e T .S .

M uch o f th e o pp o sitio n an d e n m ity to w a rd s th e T .S . m ay be w eak en ed , w hen th e w o rld sees, th a t T h eo so p h is ts n o t o n ly — as th e sa y in g goes— a re th in k in g on th e ir ow n p e rfe c tio n , b u t also co n sid e r i t th e d u ty o f th e S o c ie ty to keep an eye to th e needs of th e w o rld .

T. S. IN NORWAYMembership :

M em b ersh ip th e 1 s t o f O c to b er, 1926 . . . . . . 2 70N ew m em b ers an d re in s ta te d .. . 19

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T he M ag az in e N orsk Teosojisk T id sk rift h as th is y e a r been issu ed q u a r t e r l y . T he e d ito r is M r. E r l in g H a v re v o ld .

O n b e h a lf o f th e S ec tio n I b eg to sen d y o u a n d to th e m em b ers assem b led in C o n v en tio n o u r m o st lo y a l an d a ffe c tio n a te g re e tin g s .

Agnes Martens Sparrb,G eneral Secretary.

T.S. IN EGYPT REPORT NOT RECEIVED

T. S. IN DENM ARK

To the President o f the Theosophical Society.I h ave h e reb y th e h o n o u r to su b m it to y o u th e A n n u a l R e p o r t o f th e

D an ish S ec tio n o f T .S . (1 9 2 6 -1 9 2 7 ) :N ew lo d g es fo u n d e d . . . . . . . . . 2L o dg es d isso lved . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A c tiv e lod g es . . . ... . . . . . . 12N ew m em b ers . . . . . . . . . . . . 94M em bers re s ig n ed o r d ead . . . . . . 10T o ta l m em b ersh ip , O c to b er, 3 1 s t . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 4

W h e n I , a y e a r ago , d rew up m y la s t General Report, I fe l t in d u ced to say th a t th e in se c u r ity o f tim e had p u t its s ta m p u p o n o u r w o rk in w h o le , a n d I r e g re t v e ry m uch h av in g to s ta te th a t w e s t i ll h av e th e sam e d ifficu lties in k ee p in g u p th e te m p e r o f th e T h eo so ph ica l w o rk in D e n m a rk . T ho d iv e rg in g p o in ts o f v iew w ith in th e c irc le o f m em b ers, w h ich I la s t t im e te rm e d as a “ p ass in g d ish a rm o n y ,” a re s t i l l p re se n t, a n d I am c o n s ta n tly on th e o u tlo o k fo r w ay s a n d m eans w hich m ig h t s e ttle th e d ifficu lties .

N e v e rth e le s s , th e w o rk is c a r r ie d on, w e g iv e le c tu re s to s tro n g ly in te re s te d aud ien ce a ll o v e r th e c o u n try , an d to m em b ers o f d iffe re n t S o c ie ties in th e c a p ita l a n d i ts n e ig h b o u rh o o d . T h is w o rk causes a s te ad y in c rease of m em b ersh ip o f o u r S o c ie ty , w h ile th e re s ig n a tio n is caused ch ie fly b y th e d ifficu lt social c o n d itio n s .

T he chan ce o f re su m p tio n o f th e b ro ad c as tin g o f T heosoph ical le c tu re s is s t i l l u n c e r ta in , b u t th e B o a rd o f S ec tio n has done i ts v e ry b es t to th is end , th ro u g h th e o rg a n iz a tio n of ra d io se n d e rs , m en tio ned in The General Report o f la s t y e a r . A b ill h as been in tro d u ced to th e D an ish P a r l ia m e n t— a b ill g iv in g th e r ig h t o f e m itt in g b y rad io to e v e ry o rg a n iz a tio n fig h tin g fo r id ea l a im s . T he b ill w ill, a cco rd in g to m y ju d g m e n t, soon be p assed .

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T h e e d ito rs of th e p e r io d ic a l : T id sk rift f o r Teosoji, s ta te a c o n s ta n t in c rea se o f su b sc r ib e rs , a n d o u r S e c tio n a l P a p e r : Thesophia does i ts w o rk s a t is fa c to r i ly as a m ean s o f co m m u n ica tio n b e tw een th e B o a rd o f th e S ec tio n , th e L o d g es , and th e m em b ers .

T he su m m er school a t N ak sk o v has w o rk ed as p rev io u s ly , a n d h a s g iv en en c o u rag in g re s u lts .

T w o new L o d g es , th e “ L e a d b e a te r L o d g e ” a n d th e “ H e rn in g L o d g e ” h av e b een fo u n d ed in th e co u rse of th e y e a r .

A n ex c e e d in g ly im p o r ta n t im p u lse to o u r w o rk w as g iv en to us th ro u g h o u r d e a r in d e fa tig a b le P re s id e n t ’s v is it to C o p en h ag en in A u g u s t, an e v e n t w hich w as n o t o n ly an ex p e rien ce n e v e r to -b e -fo rg o tte n to a ll th e m em b ers, b u t also a v e ry im p o r ta n t h e lp to th e B o a rd of th e S ec tio n in i ts w o rk to w id en th e b reach in th e p re ju d ic e s w h ich o u r lo ca l in te lle c tu a l a r is to c ra c y s t i ll n o u rish to w a rd s T h eo so ph ica l T each in g .

M o re o v e r, th e p re se n c e o f o u r P re s id e n t d id v e ry m u ch to w a rd s m a k in g th e T h eo so ph ica l k n o w led g e p o p u la r and k n o w n in D e n m a rk .

O n b e h a lf o f th e D an ish S ec tio n , a n d on m y ow n a cco u n t I send o u r h e a r t ie s t g re e tin g s to y ou , o u r d e a r P re s id e n t , and to a ll th e a ss is ta n ts a t th e H e a d q u a r te r s .

Chr. Svendsen, General Secretary.

T. S. IN IRELAND

O n th e occasion of fo rw a rd in g m y A n n u a l R e p o r t o f th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty in I r e la n d , I w ish to a ssu re y o u o f o u r lo y a l s u p p o r t and g re a t love a n d v e n e ra tio n fo r y o u rse lf .

T he ep o c h -m a k in g ev en ts in th e T h eo so ph ica l w o rld , d u r in g th e p a s t y e a r , h av e h ad v e ry l i t t le o u tw a rd effec t in th is c o u n try a n d th e s u p p o r t a cco rd ed to o u r S o c ie ty co n tin u es to be d isa p p o in tin g .

T he g e n e ra l w e ll-b e in g of th e c o u n try h as been w orse th a n e v e r, a n d is re fle c ted in th e fa c t th a t a la rg e n u m b e r o f o u r m em b ers a re too h a rassed to s tu d y a n d w o rk fo r o u r cause and a n in c re a s in g n u m b e r fa iled to p ay th e ir su b sc rip tio n s .

O u r p rin c ip a l C e n tre s c o n tin u e to be D u b lin an d B e lfa s t b u t p u b lic le c tu re s co n tin u e to be g iv en in C o rk an d D e r ry , as w e ll a s a t th e se tw o p lace s and we h av e also e s tab lish e d a C e n tre a t C o le ra in e .

B esides lo ca l le c tu re rs , w e h av e been g re a t ly h e lp ed b y v is ito rs w ho g av e le c tu re s a t these p laces, p a r t ic u la r ly b y M iss B ro w n in g , M rs . Y a te s , M r. B osm an , M rs . S h a rp e and B isho p P ig o t t a n d w e a re v e ry g ra te fu l fo r th e ir h e lp , as w ell as fo r th e f in an c ia l h e lp w hich w e co n tin u e to rece iv e fro m k in d fr ie n d s in E n g la n d .

S om e of o u r m em b ers c o n c e n tra te o n s tu d y g ro u p s ; o th e rs a re ta k in g an ac tiv e p a r t in o u ts id e p h ila n th ro p h ic w o rk an d th e ta sk of T h eo so p h isin g life h as been fu r th e r p ro m o ted , d u r in g th e p a s t y e a r , b y th e e s tab lish m e n t o f C o -M aso n ry a n d th e L ib e ra l C a th o lic C h u rch in I r e la n d .

W e co n tin u e to p u b lish o u r q u a r te r ly m ag az in e , Theosophy in Ire lan d , w h ich w h ils t fa i lin g to a t t r a c t g e n e ra l su p p o r t , is do ing good w o rk in re la t in g fo o u r g re a t fo lk - lo re to th e A n c ien t W isd om .

I v e ry m uch r e g re t t h a t I c a n n o t o ffe r a b e t te r re co rd o f w o rk done d u r in g th e p a s t y e a r , as som e to k e n o f a p p re c ia tio n o f th e in s p i r a t io n



w e h av e a ll d e r iv e d f ro m y o u r le a d e rsh ip ; I c an o n ly e x p re ss th e h o p e th a t o u r n e x t re c o rd w ill be b e t te r a n d th a t th e f r u i t o f o u r w o rk m a y p ro v e how m u ch w e a p p re c ia te y o u r te a c h in g .

P r a y in g t h a t y o u m a y lo n g be sp a re d to g u id e and in sp ire us.

T . Kennedy, General Secretary.

T .S . IN MEXICO

I h ave th e h o n o u r o f re n d e r in g , h e re w ith , r e p o r t ab o u t th e w o rk a cco m p lish ed b y th e M ex ican S ec tio n d u r in g th e la s t T h eo so ph ica l y e a r .

M y r e p o r t d iffe rs b u t l i t t le f ro m th e one re n d e re d la s t y ea r as f a r as L o d g e w o rk , m e m b ersh ip , p ro p a g a n d a , e tc ., is c o n c e rn e d . A n o b stac le to a n y m a rk e d p ro g re s s o r sp re a d o f o u r m o v em en t h as to be looked fo r in th e fa c t t h a t no in c is iv e c h an g e to o k p la c e d u r in g th e p a s t y e a r in th e u n fa v o ra b le p o li tic a l and econom ical co n d itio n s o f th e c o u n try an d w hich , th e re fo re , h av e c o n tin u ed to ex e rc ise th e ir r e ta r d in g in flu ence . N ev e rth e le s s , I am in a p o s itio n to s ta te th a t , g e n e ra lly sp eak in g , o u r w o rk h as p ro g re s se d n o rm a lly a n d th a t i t h as , a t le a s t, m a in ta in e d i ts e lf a t i ts lev e l.

P e rh a p s th e m o st co n sp icu o u s ev en t o f th e y e a r w as th e c h a n g e o f o u r q u a r te r s to o u r p re s e n t a d d re ss a t th e “ C u au h tem o c B u ild in g ” a t C a lle de O cam po N o . 3, w h e re w e h av e fo u n d m o re spacio us a n d in e v e ry re sp e c t m o re su ita b le q u a r te r s . T h ey co m p rise th e offices o f th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , a sp ac io us h a ll su ita b le fo r le c tu re s a n d L o d g e m e e tin g s , a sm a ll l ib r a r y , a n a n te -ro o m a n d a n o th e r sm a ll h a ll , se t a p a r t sp e c ia lly fo r th e E . S . I am co n v in ced th a t o u r new q u a r te rs a re m u ch b e t te r su ite d as w ell fo r p re p a r in g o u r f u tu r e w o rk , because w e h av e n ow re a so n to be sa tis f ied w ith th e o u te r a sp e c t o f th e dom icile o f th e S o c ie ty w ith o u t, o f co u rse , c la p in g to a sp ire to o b ta in o u r ow n b u ild in g so m e d a y .

So th a t d u r in g th e y e a r , a n o tic e a b le p ro g re s s h as been sco red as fa r as th e o u te r fo rm is c o n c e rn e d a n d I hop e th a t b e fo re lo n g I m ay be in a p o s itio n to r e p o r t th e sam e c o n c e rn in g in n e r p ro g re s s ; a f te r a l l , a m o n g us, a f a c t w h ich h as becom e a s e ttle d co n v ic tio n w ith th e g re a t m a jo r ity o f o u r m em b ers , w ill no d o u b t m a k e i ts ben eficen t in flu ence fe l t v e ry n o ticeab le b e fo re lo n g .



A t p re s e n t th e n u m b e r o f o u r L o d g e s a m o u n t to 2 9 , a n d th e to ta l m e m b e rsh ip o f th e S e c tio n to 3 4 1 .

I t r u s t w ith a ll m y h e a r t th a t th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty w ill con tin u e u n d e r y o u r w ise g u id an c e a n d th a t th e sp h e re o f y o u r b en eficen t a c tio n w ill co n tin u e to sp re a d w id e r a n d w id e r in th e w o rld , w hile a t th e sam e tim e I w o u ld te n d e r Y ou in th e n am e o f o u r m em b ers a n d m y o w n th e m o st s in ce re a ssu ran ce o f o u r lo y a lty a n d love .

Agustin Servin,General Secretary.

T .S . IN CANADA

T he D om in io n o f C an ad a a n te d a te s th e T heo so ph ica l S o c ie ty by e ig h t y e a rs , a n d h a s th is y e a r c e le b ra te d i ts s ix tie th y e a r w ith n a tio n a l an d p o p u la r re jo ic in g s . I n th e s to c k - ta k in g w hich n a tu ra l ly accom panied th e c e le b ra tio n , th e e x tra o rd in a ry re so u rc es of C an ad a , i ts ad v an tag es o f so il an d p ro d u c tio n , its fo re s ts and fish eries, i ts m ines and oil fields, an d i ts m a ritim e s i tu a tio n , com bined w ith a c lim a te w h ich has a lw a y s contr ib u te d to th e d ev e lo p m e n t o f th e h a rd ie s t races, w ere a ll seen to p o in t to a n a tio n a l fu tu re bey o nd a n y th in g d isco verab le e lsew here on e a r th . W h a t th e T h eo so p h ica l M ov em en t m ay do fo r an in c ip ie n t n a tio n b y a id in g i t to bo free o f th e b u rd e n o f p r ie s tc ra f t and sace rd o ta lism , an d th e o rg an ize d re lig io n w hich , as a M a s te r has w ell said , is re sp o n s ib le fo r m o re th a n tw o -th ird s of th e ev ils th a t p u rsu e h u m a n ity , m ay w ell be co n sid e red , an d is s u re ly th e ta sk w h ich th e T . S . in C an ad a h as to sh o u ld e r. N o th in g b u t th e s t r ic te s t n e u t r a l i ty on th e p a r t o f th e S o c ie ty can ev e r secu re success in th is , an d i t h as been fe l t n ec e ssa ry to renew th e p ro te s t a lre a d y o ffic ia lly m ade a g a in s t th e im p o sitio n of a W o r ld R e lig io n w ith a se t of d o g m as p re se n te d fo r a c ce p ta n ce to th e G en e ra l S e c re ta r ie s . T h is co u ld o n ly be done on th e a u th o r ity o f an unan im ou s m em b ersh ip , a n d i t is n o t easy to b e liev e th a t th e m em bers w ou ld s tu l t i fy th em se lv es b y a d o p tin g a m easu re d ire c t ly in an ta g o n ism w ith th e C o n s titu tio n o f th e S o c ie ty w hich re fu se s th e y o k e o f d o g m a of a n y k in d , an d p ro v id es u t te r free d o m fo r a ll w ho jo in i ts ra n k s . C an ad a is a dem oc ra tic c o u n try , a n d is n o t in s y m p a th y w ith e ith e r th e d om in a tio n of F ac ism o r o f B o lsh ev ism , o r th e ty r a n n y o f p e rso n a l lead e rsh ip . T he T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty a p p e a r in re c e n t y e a rs to h av e abandoned i ts dem oc ra t ic ten d en c ie s . T h is m is ta k e h as b een a d v e rte d to m ild ly eno u gh b y M r. K r is h n a m u r t i in h is ad d re ss , “ W h o B rin g s th e T ru th ? ”— in w h ich h e p o in ts o u t th a t p e rso n a l le a d e rs d ie an d th e i r fo llo w ers fo rm sec ts .

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T h e o s o p k i c a l S o c i e t y .

1 3 6 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . 3 .

Y ou w ill th e n b eg in to h av e ce rem o n ies , to in v e n t p h rases , d og m as, sy s tem s o f belie fs , c reed s , an d to c re a te p h ilo so p h ies. I f y ou b u ild g re a t fo u n d a tio n s u p o n m e, th e in d iv id u a l, y ou w ill be c a u g h t in th a t house , in th a t tem p le , an d so y ou w ill h av e to h av e a n o th e r T e ac h e r to com e a n d e x tr ic a te y ou fro m th a t te m p le , p u ll you o u t o f th a t n a rro w n ess , in o rd e r to l ib e ra te y ou ; b u t th e h u m a n m in d is su ch th a t y ou w ill b u ild a n o th e r te m p le a ro u n d h im , a n d so i t w ill go o n .” "We sca rce ly e x p ec ted to rece iv e such s u p p o r t fo r o u r C an ad ian v iew s, b u t th e t r u th is th e t r u th w h e ro v e r i t is spoken , an d we t r u s t th is w ill be g iv en th e s u p p o r t due to a fu n d a m e n ta l p o licy .

W e h av e su ffe red in C an ad a fo r p ro c la im in g th is v e ry d o c trin e , a n d I h av e been accu sed of ab u sin g an d a n ta g o n iz in g M rs . B e sa n t because I h av e c o n s is te n tly h e ld th is p o s itio n . I , o r an y G en e ra l S ec re t a r y , w ou ld h av e ju s t as m uch r ig h t as M rs . B e s a n t to p ro c la im , say , M r. W illia m K in g s la n d , th e a u th o r o f Scientific Idealism ,, R ational M ysticism , Our Infin ite L ife , The K soteric B asis o f C hristian ity , a n d o th e r o u ts ta n d in g books, as an A rh a t a n d one to be fo llo w ed as a L e a d e r in th e S o c ie ty . I n fa c t , I w ou ld n o t be l ik e ly to do as m uch h a rm , since fe w e r p eo p le w ou ld a tte n d to m y an n o u n cem en t, as fa r as th e n e u t r a l i ty o f th e S o c ie ty is co n ce rn ed , a l th o u g h , on th e o th e r h an d , no one h as been m e n tio n e d w ho co u ld h av e a g re a te r in flu ence fo r good th ro u g h h is b ooks. I t is a m is ta k e n lo y a lty th a t p e rm its any o n e to sap th e fo u n d a tio n s o f th e S o c ie ty fo r th e sak e of p ro m o tin g th e c u lt o f a n y T each e r. M rs . B e sa n t to o k th is v iew w hen she ex p e lled the w hole G e rm a n S ec tio n fo r i ts a lle g ia n ce to th e la te D r . R u d o lp h S te in e r . A n d y e t h e h ad as good a r ig h t to do w h a t he d id as a n y one h as to e x p lo it a n o th e r te a c h e r in a s im ila r o r ev en m o re in f lu en tia l w ay .

T he t ru e p o licy is to a llo w l ib e r ty to a ll , b u t to g ive p re fe re n c e in th e S o c ie ty to n o n e . In d iv id u a l m em b ers can do as th e y p lease . T he w ro n g b eg in s w hen th e S o c ie ty is c o m m itte d to th e s u p p o r t o f a n y L e a d e r o r p o licy . M r. K r is h n a m u r t i h as p o in ted o u t th e d a n g e r an d I am g la d he h as don e so.

T he e ffe c t o f th e p ro p a g a n d a w h ich has been fo rced u p o n th e S o c ie ty h as been as m a rk e d in C an ad a as a n y w h e re . E v en m em b ersh ip has fa lle n fro m 562 in 1 9 2 6 , to 5 0 3 in 1927 a t th e c lose o f th e y e a r on J u n e 30 . T he d ec rease is la rg e ly fro q i th e in ac tiv e lis t , th o se w ho fa ile d to p a y th e ir dnes d u r in g th e y e a r ju s t end ed . T h ese a re m uch a ffec ted by p u b lic

T . S . I N C A N A D A 1 3 7

o p in io n w hich w as d ec id ed ly h o s tile to th e idea o£ a new C h ris t p u b lic ly p ro c la im ed . T he p u b lic a re n o t u n e x p e c ta n t o£ a new S av io u r, b u t th e y loo k fo r one w ho w ill com e in h u m ility an d m eekness, who w ill w in hie w ay by h is w isdom an d h is p o w er, b ea rin g th e signs sp ok en o f th e C h r is t, as th e y w ere g iv en to th e d isc ip les of Jo h n the B a p tis t— 44 th e b lin d rece iv e th e ir s ig h t, and th e lam e w a lk , th e lep e rs a re c leansed , a n d th e d ea f h e a r , th e dead a re ra ised u p , an d th e poor h ave th e gospel p reach ed u n to th e m .” T he G o sp e l of H a p p in e ss , th a t w e shou ld a ll w ea r good c lo th es a n d be h a p p y , is o n ly a m o ck e ry to th e p o o r to ilin g m asses o f

.ou r so -ca lled c iv iliz a tio n w hose m ise ry is th e ir p o v e r ty , fo r w hom good h e a lth is im p ossib le by rea so n of th e ir d ie t, w hose m inds a re d eg ra d e d in e x p re s s ib ly by th e m a te r ia lis tic ed u ca tio n to w h ich th ey a re subjected* I n The K ey to Theosophy, c h a p te r x ii, these th in g s a re spoken o t, b u t M adam e B la v a ts k y is no lo n g e r an a u th o r ity in th e T heosoph ica l S o c ie ty , an d I h e a rd la te ly of a m em b er (n o t in C anad a) being ex p e lled on acco u n t o f p e rs is tin g in h o ld in g a S e c re t D o c trin e C lass. S u ch th in g s do n o t a t t r a c t th e p u b lic to o u r ra n k s , b u t wc hope to o u tliv e th is e ra , an d su rv iv e t i l l th e tim e w hen re a l T heosophy sh all be w elcom ed ev e ry w h ere . I t has n ev e r y e t h ad a p ro p e r p re se n ta tio n to th e m usses. T h ere is a s t i r r in g in th e V a lle y o f D ry B ones of th e C hu rch es, how ever, as th e a r ra ig n m e n ts b y such m en as D ean In g e an d B ishop B a rn es in E n g la n d , a n d th e p re a c h in g of such m en as R e v . D r . R o b e rt N orw o o d in N ew Y o rk in d ica te . T he com m on peo p le h ea r th ese m en g la d ly , an d th e y a re ta k in g th e com m on sense e s tim a te o f sa c ra m e n ta lism an d sacerd o ta lism in g e n e ra l, w hich w ill e v e n tu a lly g iv e re a l T h eo so ph y i ts due o p p o r tu n ity .

C an ad a has su ffe red also fro m som e of th e C uckoo m ovem ents w hich , u nab le to b u ild n es ts o f th e ir ow n, d ep o sit th e ir eggs in th e T heosoph ic n es t, an d look to th e S o c ie ty and i ts m em b ers fo r succour an d su p p o r t . O ne of th ese has th re a te n e d to sp lit th e T . S . in C anad a in tw o , b lit th e w ise r m em b ers do n o t fe a r h is te r r i fy in g p ro ph ecies, w hich a p p e a r to be b ased on th o se o f th e P y ra m id p ro p h e ts who ann o un ce th a t on M ay 29 n e x t w ill b eg in an e ig h t-y e a r p erio d of w ar and d eso latio n , en d in g w ith A rm a g e d d o n 1

A k in d re d m o v em en t to th a t o f th e T heosoph ica l S o c ie ty is m a k in g g re a t h ead w ay b o th in E n g la n d and A m erica , and i t is n o t w ith o u t s t re n g th in C an ad a . T he adh esion of S ir O liv e r L o dge a n d o f S ir

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A r th u r C onan D oy le to S p iritu a lism has w idened th e in fluence o£ th is c u l t to a trem en d o u s e x te n t. The Canadian M agazine , a co n se rv a tiv e p e r io d ica l, th is y e a r p ub lish ed se r ia lly S ir A r th u r ’s s to ry , “ T he L an d o f M is t,” w hich is re a lly an acco u n t o f S p ir i tu a lis t ic p henom ena as d ev e lo p ed b y R ic h c t, th e F re n c h sa v a n t in P a r is , and o th e r m ed iu m istic in c id e n ts , a ll v e ry s tr ik in g , and w ith i l lu s tra tio n s of th e m a te r ia liz a tio n of H om o P ith e c a n th ro p u s and o th e r w ie rd m an ifes ta tio n s . H a p p in e ss is no a n tid o te fo r th is k in d of th in g ; S p ir i tu a l is ts a re steeped in ev e ry s o r t of sa tis fa c tio n and c o n te n t as f a r as m ere e n jo y m en t can c a r ry th em , so th a t a G ospel q£ H ap p in ess can o ffe r th em n o th in g new .

T he C an ad ian G en e ra l E x e c u tiv e a t a m e e tin g in A u g u s t d e te rm in ed to a ss is t in the d ev e lo p m en t o f th e T ra v e ll in g L ib ra ry a c tiv ity s ta r te d by th e T o ro n to T h eosoph ica l S o c ie ty . In a c o u n try as sp a rse ly se ttlo d as C an ad a w ith a s tre tc h of 3 ,8 5 8 m iles be tw een H a lifa x and V an co u v er, i t can be u n d e rs to o d th a t i t is o n ly th ro u g h books th a t p ro p a g a n d a can be e ffec tiv e ly su s ta in ed . A s fa r as i t has been p u t in to o p e ra tio n th ese t r a v e ll in g lib ra r ie s have g iv en m uch sa tis fa c tio n and p ro m ise to be p o p u la r .

The Canadian Theosophist has been o u r ch ie f a c tiv ity d u r in g th e y e a r , an d its im p a r tia l i ty an d free d o m of speech have m ade i t p o p u la r am o ng those w ho v a lu e these q u a litie s . M r. J a m e s M . P ry s e has been a fre q u e n t c o n tr ib u to r d u r in g th e y e a r , and am o n g o th e r th in g s h is te s t i m o n y th a t M adam e B la v a ts k y ’s r in g is now w o rn by M rs. B esan t and no t b y M rs . T in g ley as has been a lleg ed , is o f g en e ra l in te re s t . M r. P ry s e , as one o f M adam e B la v a ts k y ’s m ost v a lu ed a ss is tan ts , is a m o d est b u t g if te d o cc u ltis t .

M em bers of th e S o c ie ty in C an ad a have been resp o nsib le fo r sev era l in te re s t in g books p u b lish ed d u r in g th e p as t tw e lv e m o n th s. M rs. F re dB . H o u sse r o f th e T o ro n to S o c ie ty , issued a s tu d y of th e C anad ian A r t m o v em en t u n d e r th e t i t le , An A r t Movement in Canada , w hich has a t t r a c te d th e a tte n t io n of c r i tic s fa r and n ea r. I t is a m o st in te re s t in g p iece o f w o rk . D r . L ionel S tev en so n , o f th e V an co u v er L o dg e , now on th e s ta ff o f th e U n iv e rs ity of C a lifo rn ia , p u b lish ed th ro u g h th e M acm illan s , An A ppra isa l o f Canadian L itera tu re , a d e lica te p iece of c ritic ism , w hich h as been h ig h ly com m ended an d w hich g av e due reco g n ition to th e sp ecia l s t r a in o f m y stic ism in C an ad ian l i te ra tu re . M r. A . M . S tep h en s , a n o th e r V an cou v er m em ber, p u b lish ed h is second vo lum e

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o f poem s, The Land o f Singing W ater, w h ich co n ta in s som e ex q u is ite w o rk , an d is a l to g e th e r o f a h ig h o rd e r . T he B la v a ts k y I n s t i tu te o f T o ro n to p u b lish ed a re p r in t o f T . E . W illso n ’s Ancient and M odern Physics, w h ich h as b een o u t o f p r in t fo r a n u m b e r of y ea rs . T h is is in d isp e n sa b le to th e s tu d e n t . A p a m p h le t w h ich h as a ttra c te d m u ch a tte n t io n h e re is M r. W illia m K in g s la n d ’s d ra s t ic a n a ly s is o f th e re p o r t o f S o c ie ty fo r P sy c h ic R e se a rc h on M ad am e B la v a ts k y in 1 88 5 . T h is sc a th in g c r i tic ism sh ou ld be in th e h an d s o f e v e ry T h eo so p h is t.

A m o n g th e d e a th s o f th e y e a r w e re th o se o f M ichael G . S h e rk , th e a u th o r o f a v o lu m e o f h is to r ic in te re s t , Pen P ictures o f pearly P ioneer L ife in U pper Canada. I t d ea ls w ith th e P ro v in c e o f O n ta r io , as i t is now c a lle d , a n d of th e d is t r ic t la r g e ly s e t t le d b y G e rm a n s in W a te r lo o C o u n ty , w h e re K itc h e n e r ( fo rm e r ly B e r l in ) is s i tu a te d . M r. S h e rk w as a m em b er o f th e T o ro n to L o d g e . A n o th e r d e a th is th a t o f F ra n c is G rie rso n , th e d is tin g u ish e d e s sa y is t a n d m u sic ian , w e ll-k n o w n in T o ro n to , w ho fo rm ed one o f a p a r ty w ith C o lo n e l O lc o tt an d M ad cm e B la v a ts k y a t th e E d d y h o m es te a d in N o r th e rn N ew Y o rk on a c e r ta in occasion .

T h e re w ill be no o p p o s itio n in C an ad a to y o u r re -e le c tio n as P re s id e n t n e x t y e a r .

Albert E . S. Smythe,General Secretary.

T. S. IN ARGENTINA

T he A rg e n tin e S ec tio n has e n te re d in to a new epoch, w hich I v e n tu re to c la ss ify as one of g re a te r o rd e r , a c tiv i ty a n d cohesion o f the e lem en ts com p o sin g i t .

I f th e n u m b e r o f L o d g es , G ro u p s an d M em b ers o f th e p rev io u s y e a r be co m p ared w ith th a t o f th e p re se n t y e a r i t w ill a p p e a r as if w e h av e lo s t g ro u n d . A m o re c a re fu l ex a m in a tio n w ill h ow ever show th a t th is is n o t so. A n u m b e r o f f ic titio u s L o d g e s a n d G ro u p s h av e d isa p p e a re d — o r in o th e r w o rd s o n ly th o se m em b ers h av e lap se d w ho e n te re d o u r S o c ie ty in o rd e r to p le a se th e i r fr ie n d s o r th ro u g h m ere c u r io s ity o r b ecause th e y b e liev ed th a t th e y w ou ld find a co m m u n ity of su p e rm e n free fro m a ll d e fe c ts .

A lth o u g h th e c h a ra c te r is t ic o f th is c o u n try is in d iffe re n ce w hich lead s to n o -co -o p e ra tio n a n d fa c il i ty in c r i t ic iz in g , g e n e ra lly sp e ak in g wo h av e o b se rv ed th a t th e n u m b e r o f w o rk e rs h as in c re a se d c o n s id e rab ly .

T he G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry an d th e S e c tio n a l C o u n c il, as a w ho le , h av e s e t a good ex am p le , d o in g m e th o d ic a lly an d w ith p e rse v e ra n ce and love th e im p o r ta n t w o rk w hich each an d a ll a rc re sp o n s ib le fo r .

D u r in g th is la s t y e a r th e C ou n cil h as h e ld 16 o rd in a ry m e e tin g s a n d 4 e x t ra o rd in a ry o n es— n e a r ly a ll w ere a tte n d e d b y fu ll g a th e r in g o f th e c o u n c illo rs . I n th e l a t t e r m e e tin g s th e R u le s o f th e S ec tio n h av e b een re fo rm e d a n d g iv en a la r g e r scope, g re a te r cohesion and g ra v i ty . T he re fo rm a tio n is now a w a itin g th e a p p ro v a l o f tw o - th ird s o f th e v o te s o f th e P re s id e n ts o f L o d g e s b e fo re p u t t in g th em in to p ra c tic e .

T hose p e rso n s w ho o ccu p y th e d if fe re n t official p o sts a re a lw a y s on th e w a tc h to p re v e n t th e S o c ie ty b e in g p e r tu rb e d b y ad v e rse e lem en ts w h ich u n fo r tu n a te ly abo u nd a n d in s id u o u sly in f i l t r a te in to o u r ra n k s w ith in te n tio n s to w eak en th em o r to p re y u p o n th e m em b ers’ v i ta l i ty . S e v e ra l se rio u s co n flic ts h av e a r ise n re la t in g e ith e r to

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t i T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y .

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in te rn a l o r e x te rn a l a ffa irs b u t th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry has faced th e m a ll as he shou ld oven th o u g h i t h as m ean t, in c e r ta in cases, p e rso n a l sacrifice .

O u r official M ag az in e Teosofia en el P lata is pub lish ed re g u la r ly e v e ry tw o m o n th s an d on th e occasion o f th e 8 0 th A n n iv e rsa ry of o u r belo ved P re s id e n t w e ed ited a sp ecia l n u m b er w hich has dou b tless been seen in A d y a r an d i ts v a lu e reco g n ised . I n a ll th e S p an ish sp eak in g c o u n tr ie s o u r m ag az in e is m uch a p p re c ia te d .

A s re g a rd s th e n u m b er o f L o d g es, G ro u p s , R e g u la r M em bers and M em b ers a tta c h e d to th ese H e a d q u a r te r s , a ll o f th e A rg e n tin e S ec tio n , th e fo llo w in g sch ed u le w ill g iv e a c le a r id ea o f th e g e n e ra l s ta te as w ell as th e d e ta il m o v em en t of th e m em b ersh ip .

S ta tistics.— L o d g es, 18 ; M em bers in y e a r 1 9 2 6 , 4 0 3 ; M em bers in y e a r 1927 , 385 ; G a in s, 34 ; L osses, 52 .

I n a d d itio n to th ese m em b ers , th e re a re 3 m em b ers a t la rg e , i.e ., a tta c h e d d ir e c t ly to th is H e a d q u a r te r s .

B esid es th e n u m b er of L o dg es, G ro u p s , e tc ., th a t m ee t in th is C a p ita l th e re is an In s t i tu t io n th a t is au to n o m o u s a lth o u g h d ep en d en t fro m th e S ec tio n , n am e ly th e A rg e n tin e T h co so ph ica l L ib ra ry A sso c ia tio n . I t is open e v e ry d a y an d on S u n d a y s p u b lic p ro p a g a n d a le c tu re s a re g iv e n . M o re o v e r h e re se v e ra l o th e r a llie d in s ti tu tio n s c a r r y on th e ir a c tiv i t ie s , n a m e ly , L ib e ra l C a th o lic C h u rc h , T he S ta r o f th e E a s t , C o -M aso n ry S tu d y G ro u p s a n d th e E . S . T . T he L ib ra ry A sso cia tio n is a t p re s e n t in a flo u rish in g co n d itio n due la rg e ly to th e a c tiv ity o f se v e ra l d ev o te d m em b ers o f th e O rd e r o f S e rv ice .

W e a re a t p re s e n t c o lle c tin g th e v o tes o f a ll th e F . T . S . fo r th e n e x t e lec tio n o f th e P re s id e n t of th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty . T his is n e c e ssa r i ly a slow o p e ra tio n because th is S ec tio n co m p rises th e A rg e n tin e , P e r u , B o liv ia an d P a r a g u a y — c o u n tr ie s th a t a re s itu a ted se v e ra l d a y s ’ jo u rn e y a p a r t . H o w ev e r w© hope to be ab le to send a ll th e v o tes c o llec te d b y 1 st o f N o v em b er an d w e h av e ev e ry confidence th a t D r. B e sa n t w ill be re -e le c te d .

T he p ro po sed v is i t o f M r. J in a r a ja d a s a has s t i r re d up g re a t in te re s t an d w e r e g r e t th a t i t has been im possib le to c a r ry it o u t. W e w ill h o w ev e r w a it fo r h is n e x t t r ip to E u ro p e and w ill th e n re q u e s t h im to com e over to S o u th A m e ric a . T h ere is n o t th e s l ig h te s t d o u b t th a t such a v is it w o u ld do a g re a t d ea l of good to th e cause in th is c o n tin e n t.


T he a m o u n t o f fees th a t h as b een co llec ted th is y e a r — in c lu d in g th e a n n u a l an d e n tra n c e fees— is $ 1 ,7 7 5 ’0 0 p a p e r d o lla rs . A s is u su a l w e a re se n d in g 10°/o to th e In te r n a t io n a l H e a d q u a r te r s , n am e ly $177*50 p a p e r d o lla rs w hich is e q u iv a le n t to £ 1 5 -1 2 -4 ,

W e a re in th e m o st c o rd ia l re la tio n s w ith a ll th e o th e r S ec tio n s a lth o u g h w e r e g re t th a t th e la r g e r p a r t o f th e m ag az in es o u ts id e th is c o u n try do n o t ta k e th e in te re s t in us as f r e q u e n tly as w e do ab o u t th e m .

O n th e 1 8 th of th is m o n th th e N in th C o n v en tio n of th is S ec tio n w as h e ld in p e r fe c t o rd e r an d c o m p le te h a rm o n y . A t th a t m e e tin g i t w as u n a n im o u s ly r d ec ided to send a te le g ra m g iv in g o u r g re e t in g s an d lo y a l s u p p o r t to o u r b e loved P re s id e n t . T h is te le g ra m w as d esp a tch ed on th e d ay fo llo w in g th e C o n v en tio n .

A f te r p e ru s in g th is A n n u a l R e p o r t th e re a rise s a n y in d ica tio n th a t y ou c o n s id e r w o u ld be u se fu l w e sh ou ld be g lad to rece iv e sam e a n d w ou ld e n d e a v o u r to co m p ly w ith i t to th e b es t o f o u r a b il i ty .

W ith th is su g g e s tio n I w ill co n c lu d e an d re sp e c tfu l ly sa lu te m y C h ie fs .

Arturo Montesano Delchi,G eneral S ecre tary .

T .S . IN CHILE

I t is m y p r iv ile g e d d u ty to g iv e you in th e fo llo w in g lin e s a g e n e ra l id e a o f th e a c tiv it ie s of th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty o f C h ile d u r in g th e te rm b e tw een th e 1 st S e p te m b e r , 1 9 2 6 , d a te o f m y la s t R e p o r t , and th e 3 1 s t A u g u s t, 1 9 2 7 .

B e fo re e n te r in g fu l ly u p o n th e su b jec t, I d es ire to e x p re ss to y ou , o u r g r e a t P re s id e n t , o u r p ro fo u n d a d m ira tio n fo r y o u r T h eo so ph ica l la b o u rs an d fo r y o u r e ffo r ts fo r th e fu r th e ra n c e o f th e G ra n d Id e a ls o f th e N ew E r a ; to re p e a t th e g la d n e ss w ith w hich w e e n d e a v o u r to co o p e ra te to w a rd s th e i r sp eed y acco m p lish m en t, re a liz in g th a t th e y a re in a c co rd a n c e w ith th e su b lim e P la n of E v o lu tio n ; th a t th e y a re in sp ire d b y th e M a s te rs of W isdom , of W h o m y o u a re th e a u th o r iz e d sp e a k e r ; th e o b je c t o f w hich is th e re a liz a tio n o f B ro th e rh o o d , w h ich sh ou ld be th e c h ie f m o tto o f th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty .

L odges .— T he fo llo w in g c h a r te r s h av e been issu ed :L o g ia L o to B lan co , in A n g o l.L o g ia K u t H u m i, in V a ld iv ia .

T h e L o g ia P u n ta A re n a s h as been le f t in a b e y a n c e ; c o n se q u e n tly th e s ta tu s is as fo llo w s :

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T he n u m b e r o f m em b ers h av e n o t in c rea sed b ecau se L o dg es in g e n e ra l h av e b een s t r i c te r as re g a rd s ro lls .

O f th e C e n tre s o f s tu d y m en tio n ed in la s t R e p o r t , t h a t of A n g o l a lo n e h as d ev e lo p ed in to a L o d g e . T w o new C e n tre s h av e b een fo rm ed in C oqu im bo an d P u e r to M o n tt. O f th e fo rm e r m en tio n ed in la s t R e p o r t , th o se o f C u ra n ila h u e an d S a n F e rn a n d o a lo n e co n tin u e th e i r o rd in a ry a c tiv it ie s .

A ctiv ities .— T he L o d g es h av e co n tin u ed th e i r o rd in a ry w o rk o f s tu d y and d iffu s io n o f o u r te a c h in g s . S e v e ra l p u b lic le c tu re s h av e been d e liv e red th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n t r y : p re ss a r t ic le s h av e been p u b lish ed fo r th e e x ten s io n o f o u r d o c t r in e s ; th e W h ite L o tu s F e s t iv a l has b een b eco m in g ly c e le b ra te d and a lso th e S o c ia l A n n iv e r s a r y ; an d in se v e ra l c itie s t r a in in g co u rses h av e been fo rm ed fo r m e n ta l im p ro v e m e n t a f te r th e m e th o d s o f o u r f r ie n d M r. E r n e s t W o o d , in h is w o rk e n ti t le d Concentration .

I h av e to s ta to th a t s e v e ra l b re th re n am o n g s t us h av e h a d th e o p p o r tu n ity o f t ra v e ll in g o v e r o u r e x te n s iv e te r r i to r y and n e ig h b o u rin g c o u n tr ie s , ta k in g a d v a n ta g e o f th e se o p p o rtu n it ie s to d e liv e r p u b lic an d p r iv a te le c tu re s , th u s b r in g in g ab o u t an in c rea sed u n ity an d b ro th e r h o o d . A m o n g s t th e se t ra v e ls I do n o t w ish to p ass o v e r in s ilence th a t c a r r ie d o u t b y M ad am e E lc i r a C . de A rm e n g o lli to th e c ity o f M en d o za , A rg e n tin e R e p u b lic , w ho re th is la d y c a rr ie d o u t som e v e ry u se fu l a c tiv itie s fo r b ro th e rh o o d , and w hich o r ig in a te d a f t e r w a rd s th e v is it o f th e d e a r b ro th e r C arlo s A . S to p p e l, a p ro m in e n t m em b er o f th a t c o u n try , and f in a lly th e to u r w h ich i t w as m y p r iv ile g e to m ak e to B o liv ia , w h e re th e m o st f r a te rn a l re la tio n s w e re com m enced , and w h e re d e te rm in e d e ffo rts a re b e in g m ade to e s tab lish new L o d g es.

T . 8 . I N C H I L E 1 4 5

L atin Am erican Theosophical Federation .— T he schem e o£ o u r C ub an B re th re n has m e rite d on o u r p a r t th e m ost c o rd ia l accep tan ce , an d w e a re d isp o sed to g iv e i t o u r fu l le s t and b est su p p o rt ; fo r w e p erce iv e th a t th e u n io n and a p p ro a ch of L a tin A m erican co u n trie s fo rm p a r t of th e G ra n d P la n of th e M aste rs .

Sectional O rgan .— O u r S ec tio n a l p u b lic a tio n L a Revista tTeosoñca Chilena has inc reased i ts c irc u la tio n to 2 ,0 0 0 cop ies, i ts p ag es to 32 , an d has c o n s id e rab ly im p ro v ed its a p p e a ra n c e . I t s g en e ra l p lan of w o rk is th e sam e as p o in te d o u t in o u r p re v io u s K e p o r t ; in ad d itio n to w hich w e e x p ec t th a t the R evista w ill, as tim e passes, becom e a m ore im p o r ta n t b ond o f un ion b e tw een L a tin A m e rica n c o u n tr ie s .

B ook-Selling .— W e a re p lea sed to s ta te th a t th e sa le of T heosoph ical books has co rresp o n d ed w ith o u r b es t ex p e c ta tio n s ; we hope to inc rease i ts d ev e lo p m en t by th e fo rm a tio n of d e p a r tm e n t e sp ec ia lly d ev o ted to th e ex ten s io n of fo re ig n l i te r a tu re an d p u b lica tio n s .

M atías Yurasseck .— I desire to p u b lic ly re c o rd h e reb y th e g ra t i tu d e o f th e T . S . in C hile to w ard s M r. M . Y u ra sz e c k , of P u e r to M o n tt, w ho h as b eq u ea th ed by w ill th e g re a te r p a r t o f h is e s ta te to th e S o c ie ty a n d i ts L o dges.

V isits .— Tho lo n g in g to rece ive th e e x te rn a l h e lp of som e of o u r le a d e rs is s till v e ry s tro n g am o n g st us. W e h av e no t p re su m ed to e x te n d an in v ita tio n to v is it us to y o u rse lf , w ell k n o w in g how a rd u o u s a re y o u r m ^ny d u tie s . H o w ev er, in c o n ju n c tio n w ith som e o th e r S o u th A m e rica n S ec tio n s , we h av e ex ten d ed one to o u r b e loved V ic e - P re s id e n t , M r. 0 . J in u ra ja d a s a , w ho has k in d ly a ccep ted an d w hom we e x p ec t d u r in g th e n ex t y e a r . W e have also in v ite d M rs . A n n ie M . G o w lan d an d M r. E rn e s t W o o d .

Other A ctiv ities .— I m u st p o in t o u t th e in te re s t evinced by a g ro u p of o u r m em b ers fo r th e E d u c a tio n a l P ro b lem . T w o o rg an iza tio n s h av e been fo rm ed . O ne is u n d e r th e n am e of A ssociacion de la N u ev a E d u c a c ió n , th e aim of w hich is to w o rk fo r th e p ro p a g a tio n in th e c o u n try of th e N ew E d u c a tio n F e llo w sh ip p rin c ip le s , and in aid of w hich it is ex p e c te d th a t peo p le o u ts id e of th e T .S . w ill in fu tu re tak e a m o re p ro m in e n t p a r t . I t p u b lish es q u a r te r ly th e m ag az in e L a Nueva E r a 9 o f w hich 1 ,5 0 0 copies a re p r in te d , a n d w hose accep tan ce is d a ily in c re a s in g . T he o th e r b ears th e nam e of A ssociacion de la U n iv e rs id a d T heosofica M u n d ia l, w hose P re s id e n t , M r. C arlo s P a r r a u , is one o f o u r

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S o c ie ty ’s m o st e ffic ien t an d a c tiv e m em b ers. T he o b je c t of th is o rg a n iz a tio n is to w o rk fo r th e e x ten s io n o f y o u r g ra n d schem e of th e W o r ld T h eo so ph ica l U n iv e rs ity .

T he d iffu sio n o f N a tu r ism an d i ts te a c h in g s also has th e h e a r ty c o -o p e ra tio n o f o u r m em b ers. B ro th e r Isam e l Y a ld e s h as o pen ed a N a tu r is t R e s ta u ra n t in S a n tia g o , w hich has se rv e d as an im p o r ta n t m eans o f p ro p a g a tin g th ese id eas . M r. D em e trio S a la s , o f L a S e re n a , is a lso d o in g a c tiv e w o rk in th is d irec tio n , besides p u b lica tio n s and o th e r a c tiv itie s .

The O r d e r 'o f the S tar, the Women's P rotective Legion a n d m a n y o th e r m o v em en ts o f a social c h a ra c te r , such as B oy S co u ts , S o c ie tie s fo r th e P ro te c tio n of A n im a ls , e tc ., a re fields w h ich ofFer a w ide scope fo r th e d is in te re s te d an d a l t ru is t ic a c tiv itie s o f m an y o f o u r b es t m em b ers.

O u r te a c h in g s h av e la te ly been th e o b je c t o f sy s tem a tic a t ta c k s on th e p a r t o f d if fe re n t m em b ers o f th e C a th o lic C h u rch . I hope th a t in th e fu tu r e , as h e re to fo re , o u r m em b ers w ill m a in ta in in th e ir rep lie s and c o n tro v e rs ie s , in th ese e m erg en c ies , th e lo f ty re sp e c t due to a ll , an d a lso th e fo rb e a ra n c e a n d b ro th e rh o o d w h ich sh o u ld be th e d is t in c tiv e m a rk s o f a ll t ru e T h eo so p h ists .

I n s h o r t , th e y e a r m ay te rm e d n o rm a l : I believe th e p ro g re ss has b een r a th e r in q u a li ty th a n in n u m b e r, as th e im p ro v e m e n t a tta in e d by n u m ero u s b re th re n , b y th e i r s p ir i t o f p a t ie n t an d p e rse v e rin g w o rk , is w o r th y o f c o m m en d a tio n , an d in sp ire d by o u r G ra n d Id e a l o f S e rv ic e a n d B ro th e rh o o d .

Armando Hamel,General Secretary.

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T. S. IN BULGARIA

T he ch ie f c h a ra c te r is tic o f o u r T h eosoph ica l w ork h e re d u r in g th e la s t y e a r (1 s t O c to b e r, 1926 to 1 st O c to b e r, 1927) is le c tu r in g . O u r G en era l S e c re ta ry has v is ite d a lm ost a ll th e to w n s o f o u r sm all c o u n try , g iv in g in each o f them cou rses o f th re e o r fo u r le c tu re s on d iffe re n t su b jec ts . T h e a c tiv i ty in th e c a p ita l o f Sofia w as g o in g on w ith g re a t re g u la r i ty an d v ig o u r . O u r ideas a re g a in in g m o re and m o re h e a r in g in th e m id s t o f th e g e n e ra l in te ll ig e n t p eo p le . W e a re s o r ry th a t o u r p u b lish in g w o rk is v e ry lim ite d , because o f th e low e x ch an g e .

I t is w ith g re a t jo y th a t I m en tio n th e fo llo w in g fa c t. O ne of o u r b ro th e rs p re se n te d as g if t to th e L o d g e he belongs to one s to re y o f h is p r iv a te house. W h en it w as to be o pen ed , th e re w ere in v ited to g ive th e ir b lessin gs fo u r p r ie s ts o f th e ch u rch es— G reek -O rth o d o x * Je w ish , M u h am m ad an an d L ib e ra l C a th o lic . A ll o f them cam e, an d d id th e ir d u ty a t th e sam e tim e one a f te r the o th e r , b e fo re m an y v is ito rs . A t th e end of th e se rv ice , th e O rth o d o x p r ie s t, m oved b y th e s tra n g e and new a c t, spoke how th a n k fu l he is of th e good lu c k to see fu lfilled one of th e o ld e st p ra y e r of h is c h u rc h — th e reu n io n o f th e F a i th s and C om m union in th e H o ly S p i r i t . I am so rry tc add th a t a f te rw a rd s he w as fo rced to d en y the fa c t, b u t th e a c t did i ts p u b lic se rv ice . A b o u t i t a n o te w as p u b lish ed a lm o s t in a ll p ap ers ,

T h is y e a r w e h ave 35 new m em b ers, and th e w hole a c tiv e m em b ersh ip is 2 01 .

W e a rc th a n k fu l to som e 47 b re th re n w ho a re so good as to h e lp us b y g iv in g 10% of th e ir incom e, an d so o u r S ec tio n is su re fo r its good s ta n d in g . M ay th e G re a t O nes in W h o se N am e th e y offer th is sac rifice b less th em .

O n b eh a lf o f th e B u lg a r ia n b re th re n I h av e th e h o n o u r to sen d s in ce re g re e tin g s to th e R e v e re d P re s id e n t as a lso to th e S o c ie ty a l l o v e r th e W o rld .

Sophuony Nickopf,General Secretary .


T. S. IN ICELAND

I h av e th e h o n o u r o f su b m itt in g to y ou th e A n n u a l R e p o r t o f th e Ic e la n d ic S ec tio n o f th e T .S ., th is tim e c o v e rin g th e p e rio d fro m A p r i l 1, 1926 to O c to b e r 1, 192 7 .

S ta tistics.— A cc o rd in g to th e R u le s o f o u r S ec tio n th e m em b ers h av e to p ay th e ir A n n u a l d ues b e fo re th e end o f M arch ev e ry y e a r . O n th e 1 st of A p ril , 1 9 2 6 , w e h ad 3 16 m em b ers . D u rin g the y e a r 26 m em b ers jo in e d , 2 d ied , 4 re s ig n e d and 2 d ro p p e d o u t.

T he to ta l m em b ersh ip , A p r i l 1, 1927 . . . 3 3 3S u sp e n d e d m em b ers . . . . . . . . . 33

7o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T l i e o s o p i n e a l S o c i e t y .

A ctiv e m em b ers . . . 300

O n M ay 3, a N ew L o d g e w as fo u n d e d a t I s a f jo rd u r , a to w n in th e w este rn p a r t of Ic e la n d . F ro m M ay 1 to O c to b e r 1, 38 m em bers jo in ed an d 5 d ro p p e d o u t, so th e to ta l m em b ersh ip on O cto b e r 1 is 3 6 6 .

Propaganda.— D u rin g th e w in te r Gr<*tar F e l ls , K r . S ig . K r is t ja n s - son and H a l ld o r S ig u rd sso n g av e som e p u b lic le c tu re s . I g av e a lso 26 le c tu re s a t d if fe re n t p lace s in th e c o u n try . M ost o f th e m w ere on th e C om ing of th e W o rld -T e a c h e r an d th e y w ere e x c e p tio n a lly w ell a t te n d e d so I h ad to re p e a t som e o f th e m .

Clubs and Study G roups.— D u rin g th e w in te r season th e fo llo w in g C lubs an d G ro u p s k e p t on w o rk in g : T he B a n d o f S e rv e rs , th e I n t e r n a tio n a l C o rre sp o n d in g L eag u e , th e E n g lish C lub , th e L eag u e o f In fo rm a t io n , th e S ew in g C lu b , th e L eag u e fo r th e F e d e ra tio n o f N a tio n s a n d th e F e d e ra t io n o f Y o u n g T h eo so p h ists . M o s t o f th e se G ro u p s fo rm a B ra n c h o f th e T h eo so p h ica l O rd e r o f S e rv ic e , o f w h ich th e O rg a n is in g S e c r e ta r y is M rs . M a r th a K a lm a n .

L ite ra ry .— T h e Ic e la n d ic t ra n s la t io n o f th e book A t the Feet o f the M aster w as q u ite so ld o u t, so w c h ad i t r e p r in te d th is y e a r . I n

T . S . I N IC E L A N D 1 5 1

D ecem b er la s t we issued th e f irs t p r in te d n u m b er o f o u r M a g a z in e , G angleri. T ill th e n w e h ad o n ly ty p e w r i t te n i t . W e h av e g o t a b o u t 1 ,0 0 0 su b sc rib e rs , o f w hom m o re th a n tw o - th ird s a re n o t T .S . m em b ers .

The V ice-President's V isit.— T he v is i t o f M r. Jinar& jadA sa w as a g re a t ev en t in th e h is to ry o f th e T .S . m o v em en t h e re . F o r y e a rs w e had hoped th a t one o f o u r le a d e rs w ou ld som e d ay com e to o u r c o u n try and a t la s t o u r hope w as re a liz e d . T he V ic e -P re s id e n t rem a in ed w ith us fo r 18 d ay s. H e v is ited m o st o f o u r L o dg es an d g av e a n u m b er of le c tu re s a t T .S . m ee tin g s and a lso in p u b lic . T he n ew sp ap e rs h ad m an y a r t ic le s ab o u t h im , a ll w r i t te n in a f r ie n d ly and sy m p a th e tic to n e . T he T .S . m o v em en t in Ic e la n d w ill d e riv e v e ry m uch good fro m h is v is it , a n d T e x te n d o u r h e a r ty th a n k s to y ou , d e a r D r . B esan t, fo r g iv in g y o u r san c tio n to h is g o in g to o u r c o u n try .

Conclusion .— T he la s t y e a r h as been one of th e m o st p ro sp e ro u s y ea rs , s ince th e fo u n d a tio n of o u r sm all S ec tio n : A t T S . m ee tin g s we h av e h ad a b o u t 80 le c tu re s d e liv e red by o u r m em b ers an d 35 p u b lic le c tu re s . O u r M ag az in e , fo rm e r ly ty p e w r i t te n , is b e in g p r in te d now , a now L o d g e w as fo u n d ed an d th e m em b ers w ho jo in ed w ere a lm o s t tw ice as m an y as th o se w ho jo in ed each o f th e fo rm e r y e a rs . A n d la s t n o t le a s t w e h ad th e v is it o f o u r V ic e -P re s id e n t . I t is p e rh a p s w o rth m e n tio n in g th a t th is h ap p y y e a r of o u rs is th e sev en th y e a r o f th e ex is ten ce o f o u r S ec tio n .

In con c lu sio n p e rm it m e to e x te n d to you th e a ssu ra n c e o f o u r re v e re n c e an d g ra t i tu d e .

J akob Kristinsson,General S ecretary .

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T. S. IN PORTUGAL

With my most sincere fraternal greetings and highest proof of my homage of admiration and respect, I submit the report of the Portuguese Theosophical Society to you, referring to the year running from the 1st of October, 1926, till the 30th of September, 1927.

The Theosophic work done at the meetings of the Lodges, meetings in common for lectures and Theosophic courses and general propaganda were once more disturbed and interrupted, as in former years, by a political and social agitation that lasted for more than 2 months ending in the serious revolutionary movement in February of this year.

Though the sharp periods of such things be generally short, it certainly caused the rights of the meetings to be suspended and the prolonged censure prevented the expansion of human thought and ideas.

Notwithstanding, as soon as normal peace was established, and with the authority of the military government, we resumed our peaceful, penetrating, fraternal movement of spreading Theosophical light which is so necessary to illumine human minds in this country.

M e m b e r s h i p .—During the year more than 42 members were admitted and 1 was readmitted ; 3 members died and 15 resigned ; there being an increase of 25 in comparison with last year.


Active members on the 1st of October, 1926 280Members admitted until 30th September, 1927 ... 42

,, readmitted until 30th September, 1927 ... 1323

Members resigned 15,, deceased 3— 18

Total active members ... 305


L o d g e s .—Once more the attempt to develope the Theosophic Movement in Oporto failed and the “ Fraternidade Lodge ” that had been refounded was dissolved for want of members, but we are going to try once again in that city.

In compensation 3 of our Lodges were founded in Lisbon during the present year which are indicated in the adjoining map.

They are : Count S. Germain, H. Olcott and Lcadbeater, the latter being removed to the city of Lagos, in the province of Algarve at south of Portugal.

There are therefore 11 Lodges that form the National Section of the T.S.

As to the number of the Centres of Theosophic study, there are actually 4 as shown by the adjoining map, but they have not really given the result that was expected.

It has become necessary to develop a greater propaganda in the provinces, which the Directing Council thinks of doing next spring, initiating visits to various cities and villages with an oral propaganda.

Spreading Theosophic knowledge throughout Portugal, it is interesting to know that, though the number of the members in Society is small, the ideas are much spread throughout the population.

This may partly be explained by the apathy of the population though the backwardness of the general culture and the economical crises that these people arc crossing and everyone is refraining from making expenses and paying subscriptions.

I believe that the number of persons interested in Theosophy is great though there are only 305 members inscribed in the Society.

Owing to the same economical crises, we cannot make a greater propaganda with books and words.

T h e W o r k o f t h e L o d g e s .—The work on ethics, cosmogony and anthropography predominates in the Lodges, there being a great number of hearers but very few lecturers. The latter, overtaxed with Theosophic work, rarely frequent the Theosophic school to be able to make the deep study which it requires. A great limiting Karma is raised before the Theosophic heralds in Portugal. But there is a constant individual struggle that shall overcome all difficulties.

G e n e r a l M e e t i n g s .—On Friday in the room hired by the T*S., general meetings are held by the members of the Society, the programme

T . S . I N P O R T U G A L 157being the following: (1) Lecture once a month; (2) Lessons on Theosophy and a meeting of the Order of the Star.

There is a gathering of about 60 persons.This year we are going to inaugurate a complementary course of

Theosophic study to substitute the elementary one that took place.T h e o s o p h i c P r o p a g a n d a .—The I s i s review is published but it has a

great economical struggle to keep itself up.This year is a new edition of 1,000 copies of propaganda

pamphlets R e i n c a r n a t i o n ; it wTas not possible to publish any more.The Theosophic publications continue to be in great demand, which

are published by the Editor Teixeira of this city, which are translated from vulgarised Theosophic works, K a r m a , T h e o s o p h y , T h e S e v e n P r i n c i p l e s o f M a n , M a n a n d H i s B o d i e s , I n v i s i b l e H e l p e r s , C l a i r v o y a n c e , A n c i e n t W i s d o m .

T h e S o c i e t y ' s H e a d O f f i c e .—This problem continues to be without any solution that will deserve a special study of the Council, because its need greatly opposes the development of the Society. At present the General Meetings are held in a hired room that contains from 100 to 120 persons and the Lodges meet in private houses, excepting the Maitreya Lodge which has its own quarters.

A c t i v i t i e s ,—The National League for the Protection of Animals, the activity of the T.S., in free development, there being about 1,500 members. Its animal post of help is developed, giving any attendance at any hour, for it has a permanent nurse. Up to the 30th of June last year about 700 consultations, treatments and operations were made. A subscription is being got up, which is going on rather slowly, for the building of a new station of the league that will be opened in Lisbon, but there is a great need of money among the compassionate ones. The League has several delegations in the provinces and has founded another institution at Delagoa Bay which has developed and has now about 500 members.

The 44 Fraternal League,” to which I referred in the report of last year, has about 300 members and many valuable donors, so that it has been able to give ample assistance to many poor persons and has distributed more than 20,000 e s c u d o s in alms, about £200 sterling.

T h e R o u n d T a b l e is being now organised.


G r e a t T h e o s o p h i c M o v e m e n t s .—Of the three great Theosophic movements I hope to begin the World University next year, the organization of which I am studying.

A small but devoted group is going to organize a Liberal Catholic Church that will reunite persons of devotional spirit, but who will have to struggle against a very strong reaction of the Catholic clergy that always tries to thwart the Theosophic ideas.

T h e V i s i t o f t h e V e n e r a b l e V i c e - P r e s i d e n t o f t h e T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y .—The most important fact for the Portuguese Theosophical Society, which 'the report of this year has to mention, was the visit of the venerable Brother C. JinarAjad&sa and his wife Mrs. Dorothy Jinarajadftsa which took place from the 22nd to the 25th of last September.

It was the first time that the Portuguese Thcosophists had the chance to be in contact with one of the most eminent Directors, I can affirm without any exaggeration, that visit marked a new era in Theosophical life in Portugal.

Though their visit was short in this country three days and a half, and there being the holiday period that interrupted the Theosophical work and many brothers absent from the city, it is certain that the majority of the brothers appeared in a body, the two lectures that took place and always found in the various visit to the activities the realization of faith and admiration that the Theosophical ideal arouses in the Portuguese Theosophist.

That dear chief gave two lectures, one devoted to the T.S. and Order of the Star, in a fine room which we hired, in the presence of about 400 persons and another public lecture in the Hall of the Portuguese Geographical Society, which is considered the hall of honour, in the presence of about 2,000 persons that heard him with great respect without the slightest interruption.

The interest aroused by that lecture was great, and all the press referred to it, even the attitude of a contrary Catholic newspaper was actually benevolent, compared with the violent aspects which it assumes when it tries to impose its belief on any point of view that is not of its dogma. This first visit of our dear chief C. Jinarlljadflsa and his charming wife was then registered in Gold Letters in the annals of the P.T.S.

T . S . I N P O R T U G A L 159Before concluding I must say that in the Convention of this

Society held on the 1st of April last I had the honour to be re-elected General Secretary for three years more and by unanimous votes.

I must also say that a new project of statutes was discussed and approved of by a majority to govern this national Section of the T.S. in future, and that this project translated into English accompanies this report, to be examined by you and by the Convention of the T.S. and if it be worthy of approval to put into force.

With my fraternal greetings will you deign Madam to accept my homage of highest esteem, consideration in which all the Directing Council join.

A. R . S i l v a J u n i o r ,

G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y .

T.S. IN WALES

During the year we have purchased our own Headquarters building at 10, Park Place, Cardiff, for £2,500.

It was decided to keep, the premises entirely for Theosophical and kindred activities, and to endeavour to raise sufficient funds from these to meet the necessary expenses for upkeep. This has involved many changes and re-arrangements of the premises, which as a result is becoming a more useful centre for the work of the Masters. In addition to the Cardiff Lodge T.S. Lecture Hoorn, (seating about 100), there is a Co-Masonic Temple, a small Oratory for the Liberal Catholic Church, the National Library and Offices, a Star Room a Refectory, a Rest Room for Members, a small E.S. Room, and one for Young Theo- sophists. Miss A. Banks' and Miss L. Harry continue to occupy the top flat as resident F.T.S.

The Welsh Theosophical Trust has been formed for holding the property.

Another important step has been the appointment of Mr. David Jeffrey Williams as National Organiser, Lecturer and Publicity Secretary for Wales. His practical experience as a miner and his devotion to the cause of Animals are amongst his qualifications for this post.

An effort to establish “ floodwill Day ” on Mav 18th throughout the world has been made.

Three new Lodges have been formed, at 1, Port Talbot, 2. Llanelly,3. Pontypridd, and a Centro at Anglesey. Forty-eight members joined during the year.

We were again very fortunate to have our President, Dr. Annie Besant, to preside over our Sixth Annual Convention which was held at Cardiff.

P e t e r F r e e m a n ,



T, S. IN POLAND REPORT NOT RECEIVED

T. S. IN URUG UAY

I have pleasure in sending you the report of our activities during the year 1926-7.

Due to the absence of the National President, Sister A. M. Gowland, actually in South Africa, and due to the resignation of the National Secretary few months after having been elected, I have been appointed to replace him. This young Section needed to be consolidated and duly organized, therefore the chief efforts during the last months aimed at this important object.

Considerable work has been done in a short time, so that to-day our offices are in order, the financial situation is more favourable, and our prospects for the future are very promising.

We had to change locality moving offices and abode of several Lodges to another house in a centric place, and with the necessary commodities. There will be inaugurated the Public Theosophical Library for which we have plenty of books and magazines.

The official magazine, E l M e n s a j e r o , has been suspended to reorganize it, and to give to it financial stability.

A reform of the by-laws of the Section according to the requirements of the moment is being studied.

The Lodges of the Section have been working normally, developing generally different activities.

The inclination for the Arts, principally for Music, is the dominant characteristic, having had interesting meetings with commented music, recitation, etc.

One Lodge devoted herself to the visit and aid of the sick in the hospital. Another is sending a Commission to the jail of the minors to give good counsels and to distribute books.



There have been made excursions to the country ; festivals of Naturalists, and Sunday meetings dedicated to the children have been attended.

It is a great pleasure for me to point out the harmony prevailing among members of the Lodges, which is reflected in the collective harmony of the Section. There is a spirit of solidarity, and the feeling for co-operation is growing stronger.

I have suggested, and it has been accepted by the Council, to form seven great divisions or Theosophical groups of action, of Education, Social Affairs, Sciences and Arts, Philosophy and Religions, Philanthropy, Propaganda, Administration and Finances, respectively, with the view that each member of the Section should join the group or groups with which he finds himself more in harmony, each group having possibility for forming sub-groups to facilitate or extend the sphere of activity.

The initiative which is recent already began to be realized, having been organized groups of Arts, Sciences, Education and Philanthropy.

We aspire that Theosophy should not be merely a field of study, investigation, spiritual development, but also a focus of higher powers which should crystallize in useful deeds for human improvement in our daily life.

We are sending herewith the statistical data corresponding to theUruguay Section.

New Lodges formed during the year ... ... 2Lodges dissolved during the year ... ... 0Total number of active Lodges ... ... 12New members during the year ... ... 34Members-reentered during the year ... ... 9Members lost, dead, transferred ... ... 40Total number of active members ... .. 166

With our best wishes for the progress of the T. S., and for your happiness, greets you your brother and faithful servant.

F. Diaz Falp, ( g e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y .

T .S . IN PORTO RICOREPORT NOT R EC EIV ED

T. S. IN ROUMANIA

There are now ten Lodges divided as follows :Four in the Capital (Bucarest), meeting from time to time in the

T. S. room in Mmc. Popp’s House, Strada Vasile Conta No. 8.There is a dormant Lodge in Targoviste, 5 Lodges in Transylvania.There are about 170 Fellows, of which some 50 are in Bucarest.T h e G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y , elected until April, 1929, is Mme. Helene

Romniciano, of l’Union Mondialo de la Femme, 17, Boul. H<*lvetique, Geneva. She holds a position in this organisation, which is working for World-Peace ; she delegates her powers to Mme. J. Popp-Bragadir, who is resident in Bucarest. Mme. Romniciano is much admired and respected in Roumania. She is expected there this month (November) for a visit.

T h e Y ' i c e - P r e s i d e n t s are Mons. M. Nenitescu of 4, Strada Dorobantilor, and Mme. H. Lazar, of Turda, Bucarest.

Our movement is naturally affected by the political, economic and social difficulties of the country as a whole. There is a good deal of political unrest owing to the unfavourable state of relations with Hungary; and as most of the newly-formed Lodges are on former Hungarian territory, where a “ state of siege ” s t i l l exists, work there is hampered by the difficulties involved in getting permission to hold meetings of over 5 persons. The Press is censored, strong military garrisons are maintained in the newly-annexed towns, and the movements of foreigners are rigidly controlled, limited periods of residence only being allowed. I personally was told I must leave by 30th November.

Events have placed the town of Bucarest in the position of the Capital of the New Roumania, whence the whole country is administered, and whence officials are sent to govern the newly-acquired provinces. The formation of a strong Centre there is an object worth some trouble and sacrifice, as it could favourably affect the whole of the



country and produce tolerance and brotherhood where now there is racial antagonism and fear.

The Bucarest Headquarters has been asked by various Lodges in Transylvania to inform the Authorities that they form part of the T.S. in Roumania, thus leading to the permission to meet being granted them. A useful little issue of N e w s a n d N o t e s is made from Bucarest half yearly, as well as occasional summaries of lectures, etc., all of which help to keep isolated members in touch. There are one or two F.T.S. in almost every large town in Roumania who are able to obtain books from Bucarest. r

There has been some re-arrangement of the Bucarest Lodges, so as to provide for beginners, for students and active workers.

All members joined in a festival meeting for Dr. Besant’s birthday. A public lecture on “ Tho Appearance of a New Spiritual Teacher ” was given in French to F.T.S, and the public at the Maison des Francais on 18th October by Mr. Bertram, and was well received.

T r a n s y l v a n i a .—The growth here is admirable. Starting with a Parent Lodge, the Transylvania, the following Lodges have grown up around it : Cluj (Kolosvar), and within the last year, Arad, Oradea (Grosswaerdein), Temesvar (Timisoara)—all formerly Hungarian towns. In Arad, in particular, a Theosophical lecture is sure of a very warm welcome, especially if he can introduce a note of beauty into his addresses. Mine. Marguerite Jombart is the President.

In Temesvar Mr. Silviu Russu is the President, and the Lodge members arc Hungarian, Roumanian and German. The Lodge was formed in the presence of the undersigned, on 11th September. The town was one of the strongholds of Hunyadi Janos.

The Lodge in Oradea suffers from its proximity to the Hungarian frontier, but has Roumanian members in good positions.

The new Lodges formed during the past year are largely due to tho eloquence and energy of Dr. Pall Gabor, of Turda. His lectures have attracted thought I ul people of all kinds.

G r o u p s .—There are Groups in Ploesti, under the leadership of Mr. P. Timmennann, and in Chisinau, led by Miss D. Belovodsky.

The great mission of the T. S. in Roumania seems to be to bridge over the gulfs arising from varying culture and traditions separating its present citizens. Will the older culture of the Hungarians ever

1 \ S . I N R O U M A N IA 169blend with the Latin traditions o£ the Roumanians ? Or would it be better for Hungary’s lost provinces to be restored to her by some sort of peaceful agreement. So mixed up are the Hungarians, Roumanians, Saxons, Swabians, etc., in Transylvania that, whoever held power, there would always be large minorities, consequently some discontent. The Roumanians are feverishly building schools for the spreading of their language and Latin culture, whilst the Hungarians, assisted by the Roman Catholic Church, have held, at least one huge gathering for the purpose of pledging themselves to preserve their culture by all possible means. Is there not a grave danger of another conflagration, as Ur. Besant pointed out in London on 2nd October ? Perhaps Theosophy and the Star alone can prevent this calamity.

E. F. D . B e r t r a m ,

l o r t h e ( G e n e r a l C o m m i t t e e .

T. S. IN YUGOSLAVIA

Devotion and loyalty to you, our beloved Chief ! I have the honour to submit to you the report of the Yugoslav Thcosophical Society covering the period qf October 1st, 1926 to October 1st, 1927, respective to December 5th A.C. It is the day Miss C. W. Dijkgraaf and her Secretary, Miss J. Glen-Walker have left our country. May be that I ought to report just after having experienced their inspiration.

Miss Dijkgraaf evoked your spiritual presence so vividly that we all lived through the glory of your Light. Few only did it a month ago when publicly celebrating on October 2nd a . c . your 80th Birthday Anniversary and having your picture beautifully ornated on the platform. She realised in Yugoslavia too, “ the deep and warm feeling that tills our hearts for you, our wiso and loving President.”

So, we shall have in a month you unanimously elected our President for ever. Yugoslav Section resolved it already at her Annual Convention on October 1st A.c. May you far in the future nobly represent the Thcosophical Society in the world as you always do.

H i s t o r y . —In this year Yugoslavia got a red letter day. On September 2nd our three delegates presented to our reverend President a national coat as an anniversary souvenir. The whole Yugosjavia as well as the neighbour countries appreciated the most friendly gesture o f our great President in putting the “ coha ” on to go on the platform at the Vienna lecture and sending to the writer an inexpressibly kind letter from Paris, dated September 10th A.c. It is published in our sectional Magazine T h e o s o p h y , Vol. I, No. 2, the whole of which we dedicated to our revered President. There is also a picture in it representing Dr. Annie Besant in Yugoslav national dress. This kind of readiness, our beloved Mother, to help your children in Yugoslavia in donating to them the mentioned photograph of you is again one of many, many kindnesses we owe to you and we have to gratefully thank you as Y ugoslavia is doing it most sincerely.

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T h e o s o p h i e a l S o c i e t y .

T . S . I N Y U G O S L A V IA 171S t a t i s t i c s .—In Yugoslavia there are now nine Lodges and two

Centres. One Centre ceased to work on account oE the death of its Chief, but a new one was established to continue the work though in another town.

From last year’s report the number of 140 members increased though 2 arc dead, 5 left our country, 7 resigned and 18 were placed on the suspended list. On October 1st our Section numbers 143 active members, and to-day on December 5th, 1927, there are 156 in 30 different towns, all desiring Dr. Annie Besant to remain permanently our 'President.

The Annual Convention was the last of our 448 meetings (in the regular period of one year) where all gathered people again expressed the unanimity to renew the promise given to their great President as a gift for the next year too, i.e., the keeping of genuine harmony in the Society as well as outside of it.

A c t i v i t i e s .—The activity of the Section has been during the last year chiefly devoted to sectional editions. On Holy Saturday 1 ' h e o s o p h y a n d t h e T h e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y , 7c T h o s e W h o S e e k t h e T r u t h s appeared as our first printed edition. For May 25th we issued Krishnaji’s A t t h e F e e t o f t h e M a s t e r . These two pamphlets were followed by our Sectional Quarterly. Owing to the idea of our wise President it just happened to meet the first number on the day of her election, July 6th. Expressing to the European Federation our hearty gratitude for kindly helping our publication item we shall endeavour to continue it.

The strengths brought by one of our members who was helped to attend the Congress of the Theosophical Order of Service have influenced our Chief Brother to be able to link successfully with it some of the kindred societies. They joined to make propaganda for the Great Silence Day. The school children and the army people celebrated it officially and the Women Movement e x p r i v a t a but publicly dedicating a special meeting to the “ Solemn two Minutes of Silence ”.

May this spark enlighten Yugoslavia to be led by you, our very Illustrious Brother and Most Beloved Mother, to the Vision of the World Wide “ Holy Eucharist of Silence”.

J e l i s a v a V a v r a ,


T. S. IN CEYLON

The Theosophical Society in Ceylon, which existed as a part of the Indian Section, became a separate National Section as on and from 1st October, 1926.

M e m b e r s h i p .—There were 74 Founding Members on the Roll and eight Lodges. During the year 35 new members joined ; of these 5 are unattached members. Our total membership then stands at 109 as on the 30th September, 1927.

L o d g e s .—The Section started with 8 Lodges. In August last two new Lodges, the Saraswathi Lodge and the Besant Lodge, were formed. As against this three Lodges are inactive. The following are the Lodges of the Section, at present:

Service Lodge ; Lanka Lodge ; Maitreya Lodge (inactive) ; Asoka Lodge (inactive) ; Olcott Lodge ; Hope Lodge ; Saraswathi Lodge ; Yiriya Lodge (inactive) ; Besant Lodge ; Youth Lodge.

Although three Lodges are inactive some of their individual members study Theosophy and endeavour to infuse the spirit of brotherhood and friendship into their surroundings and their life. Some of their members are doing work through other organisations, such as the Scout Movement and the Soical Service League, and a Buddhist Sunday School.

The Youth Lodge holds out good hope of being a Centre round which our membership will grow best.

A c t i v i t i e s .—A Dramatic Branch has been formed by the Members of the Youth Lodge. “ The Krotona Ritual’’ and “ The Post Office” were staged by the Youth Lodge in conjunction with members of other Lodges. Some of the other Lodges are engaged in the study of Theosophical books.

The Saraswathi Lodge has started Educational Classes in English and Short-hand for those who are not in a position to pay fees.


T . S . I N C E Y L O N 173The Society inaugurated a series o£ Sunday-Afternoon Social

Gatherings as from February, 1927, at the Thcosophical Library, Borella. The main item of the Social Afternoon is a short address on any subject of human interest and welfare. The wide platform has appealed to many and the speakers have been both members as well as non-members. These meetings have been a great success and it may be said that through these gatherings there has been formed a strong Centre for the diffusion of the ideals of Theosophy. It has also helped to correct some misconceptions as to what the Society stands for.

The Social Committee organised six socials during the year on various occasions of importance. They were successful in infusing a better sense of comradeship among the members and their friends. Each such Social has attracted a larger attendance than the previous one. They are distinctly popular and deserve encouragement.

Quarterly Members’ Meetings were held from April, 1927, to bring together the members of the various Lodges comprising the Section.

Many of our members take an active part in movements promoting Brotherhood and Social Reform.

V i s i t o r s .—The lit. Rev, G. S. Arundale and Mrs. Arundale, Mr. A. E. Ellis (one time a lecturer in the Brahmavidya Ashrama) and Mr. F. Gordon Pearce visited Colombo in the course of the year. All three of them gave Public Lectures, during the brief stay. Mr. Ellis’ stay was longer than that of the others and so his visit was the most useful from the point of view of the Society. His public lectures on Phrenology, Character Building and allied subjects attracted much attention from the various Societies to whom his services were lent.

H e a d q u a r t e r s .—Our greatest need to-day is a Headquarters wherein we can gather together the various activities which exist to-day at different places. As it is, our work is carried on in different places, and at private residences. A Headquarters of our own will lead to a better co-ordination of our work.

The Building Fund Committee, have so far, been able to collect Rs. 7,046‘92 nett, including Bank Interest. Of this amount lis. 1,101 was derived from a Benefit Night kindly given by Messrs. Madan Theatres Ltd. at their Elphinstone Picture Palace. The members were largely responsible for the sale of tickets for this benefit night and they thus helped materially towards increasing our Building Fund. It is felt


that a strong steady effort must be made in the ensuing year to increase the Fond. Rs. 5,000 of the collection have been placed in the Savings Deposit Account at the Eastern Bank at an interest of 3£% per annum.

T h e S e c t i o n a l J o u r n a l . — T h e C e y l o n T h e o s o p h i c a l N e w s has been continued throughout the year. It ■ was issued monthly when we started it in July, 1925, but now it has had to be made into a quarterly magazine because the cost of its more frequent publication was disproportionate to the funds at our disposal.

L i b r a r y a n d B o o k D e p o t .—The Library taken over by the Section on November 1 / 1926, was begun with 96 volumes, 55 presented by the heirs of the late Mr. P. D. Khan and 41 on loan from Mrs. Mary Lane, F.T.S. The total number of volumes is now 348, acquired partly by purchase and partly by gifts of books and money from members and others. During the year 20 non-Fellows of the Theosophical Society have become Library Members of whom 4 have joined the Society.

The Book Depot shows a turn over of over Rs. 500. It has helped the Library by supplying books at cost and promises to become a source of revenue to the Section in the near future.

G e n e r a l .—Our first General Secretary Mr. H. Frei resigned the post as from 30th June, 1927, as he was leaving the Island. Wc take this opportunity of expressing the gratitude of the Section for the manifold services rendered by him during his 25 years’ connection with the Theosophical movement in the Island, and especially for his generous financial support in its various activities.

We have to record with great regret the passing away of a great Theosophist, Mrs. Marie Musseus Higgins, in July, 1926. She laboured for 35 years in the cause of women’s education in Ceylon and the Mussens College for Buddhist Girls is a living testimony of her devotion and zeal in the work of her Master.

In conclusion we tender o u t thanks to all those members who have rendered services to the Society in various forms and capacities. Had it not been for their co-operation in the humblest tasks, often uninteresting and irksome and involving sacrifice of time, money and personal comfort, it would not have been possible to carry on the work of the Section. It is earnestly hoped that the members will in the coming year dedicate themselves anew to help on the work of the Society, and more particularly of their respective Lodges. The. duty of each member

T . S . I N C E Y L O N 175to the Society cannot be put better than in the words of one of its distinguished Founders, Madame H. P. Blavatsky :

“ No member should set too groat value on his personal progress • . . but must be prepared rather to do as much altruistic work aslies in his power. He should not leave the whole of the heavy burden and responsibility of the Theosophical movement on the shoulders of the few devoted workers. Each member ought to feel it his duty to take what share he can in the common work and help by every means in his power.”

N. K. C h o k sy ,


U N S E C T IO N A L IS E D

CHINA

I . H o n g k o n g L o d g e

T o t h e P r e s i d e n t , T l i e o s o p h i c a l S o c i e t y .

M e m b e r s .—During the year under review, we gained 11 new members, making the total 44. The continued unsettled conditions in China, with the resulting economic depression, which has compelled many to leave the colony, accounts for the reduction in our numbers, in addition to which, two members passed away and two resigned. Three members are unattached, having left the colony, though still paying annual dues.

O j f i c e r s .—At the Annual Election Meeting in June, the following Officers were elected :

President: Bro. Malcolm Manuk. Vice-President: Bro. John Russell. Hon. Secretary : Mrs. Mabel May. Hon. Treasurer : Bro. Burjor M. Talati, B.A. Hon. Librarian, Book-steward and Propaganda Secretary : Bro. Herbert E. Lanepart.

Committee : Bro. David Gubbay, Bro. Wei Tat, B.A., Bro. Wong Man Keung, Bro. Maurice Minney, Bro. Lee Tinsik

M e e t i n g s .—Altogether 127 meetings were held, comprising Public Lectures, Members Meetings, Devotional Meetings, Star Meetings and Self-Preparation Group Meetings. From May to September no Public Lectures were given, but the Committee met every week and bathing picnics were arranged, which were well attended by members and friends. During that time, at the instigation of the Vice-President, a syllabus was drawn up for the remaining three months of the year, giving a list of forthcoming public lectures and much other information. Owing to the influence of the President, we now hold the public lectures in a very attractive room in Messrs. Lane, Crawford’s Restaurant, though we are still greatly indebted to our devoted Parsee friends,

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Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ruttonjee for the use of the Lodge promises for all other purposes, with electric light, etc., entirely free of charge.

L e c t u r e r s .—Of the Public Lectures, only a few were given by the President, owing to his absence in Shanghai and Australia during the greater part of the year. The remainder were given by the Vice- President, the Propaganda Secretary, the President of the Chinese Lodge, one of the Lodge members and the following visitors :

Rev. Oscar Kollerstorm, Bro. N. S. Rama Rao (who gave six lectures), Dr. and Mrs. Handy (who gave two), Lieut. Myers and Miss Dorothy Arnold who gave one each.

F i n a n c e s .—The main sources of our income are the usual monthly membership dues of $1 and the collection from our Sunday lectures. The former, though not so regular as one would like it to be, is still quite satisfactory when the prevailing depression is taken into consideration, while the latter, which has only just been introduced, has proved quite successful, though the greater part of it is taken up by the incidental expenses of the public lectures.

Although we are not dependent on the generosity of a few members or supporters, still we cannot call the Lodge self-supporting because our Lodge and lecture rooms are not paid for.

Some of our Chinese members having been transferred to the newly established Chinese Lodge, their dues are collected by that Lodge. Still, we are greatly indebted to them for their ready response to the various subscription lists opened, and it was mainly through them that we were able to send £21 to Ommen on account of the Star Self-Denial Fund.

The untiring efforts of our Hon. Propaganda Secretary has also enabled us to subscribe another £21 to the “ 80 Years Young Fund ” and Rs. 45 to “ Adyar Day ”.

P u b l i c i t y a n d P r o p a g a n d a .—All our public lectures were summarised by the Propaganda Secretary and published in the four principal English newspapers, who were all liberal with their space. From 300 to 700 copies of their reprints weekly were distributed among the general public. Copies were sent to outports and all Far-Eastern Lodges.

In addition, a large number of propaganda leaflets and pamphlets were distributed among the Army and Navy (of which there has been a great influx owing to the trouble) and which may bear fruit on the return of the troops to their homes.

C H IN A 181In answer to attacks on Bishop Leadbeater and Mrs. Besant in a

local newspaper, the Propaganda Secretary replied by a number of letters in the “ Correspondence ” column, and effectively silenced our opponents. The whole controversy lasted about six weeks and thus gave the Society a large amount of publicity and the public a good deal of information.

B o o k s a l e s a n d L i b r a r y .—The Book sale department did very good work, the total orders for hooks (mostly from T.P.H., Adyar) amounting to £78. A stock of books for sale is kept at the Lodge, and a selection taken to the lecture room on Sundays. The Libraryr, however, could have been used more extensively.

A d y a r B u l l e t i n . —The total number of A d y a r B u l l e t i n required for our Lodge next year is 27.A d d r e s s : M r s . M a b e l M a y ,

P. 0. Box 632, l i o n . S e c r e t a r y .

H o n g k o n g . II.

II. C h i n e s e L o d g e


M e m b e r s h i p .—The Chinese Lodge was established on November 9th, 1926, with fourteen members, some of whom were old members of the Hongkong Lodge. By the end of May, 1927, when the year’s work was closed for the summer holiday, the membership had increased to 36. Many friends had expressed their desire to join the Society though they had not yet formally signed their applications. About seven months before the official formation of the Chinese Lodge, a Chinese Section was formed, and wreckly lectures were given to an average audience of about 30 people. During the half year a very successful attempt had already been made to present Theosophy to our Chinese brothren in the Chinese language. Most of the lectures were delivered by Bro. Wei Tat, B.A., President of the Lodge, and by Bro. Manuk, interpreted by Bro. Wei Tat. The lectures dealt in general with the Outline of Theosophy, Reincarnation, Karma, Life After Death, Thought Power, At the Feet of the Master, The Masters and the Path, Universal Brotherhood, etc. Lectures on the Order of the Star in the East, and

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on the Coming of the World-Teacher were also given. A big and successful social function was held during that embryonic period of our Lodge, and the publication oE the Presidential Address of Bro. Wei Tat in the local papers at last introduced our Lodge to the outer world.

On the 9th of November, 1926, on the occasion of the establishment of the Chinese Lodge, a very impressive ceremony was held in which the President of the Lodge received the Charter of the Society from Bro, Manuk, Presidential Agent for China. In his reply to Bro. Manuk's address, Bro. Wei Tat declared emphatically, “ This is the beginning of a long and continuous life of active service and self- sacrifice, service devoted to our country China in particular and to the whole world at large. The aims before us will be the dissemination of Light and Truth throughout the length and breadth of China, the realization of that ideal of Brotherhood among her sons, and the recovery and revival of her marvellous philosophy in the light of Theosophy not only for the vitalization of the Taoist and Confucian religions but for the fertilization of the world field of thought . . . ”

L e c t u r e s .—During the seven months of activity following the formation of the Lodge, 28 lectures were given, one of which was kindly delivered by Bro. Kama R*ao, who passed Hongkong on his way to India. The inspiring lecture of Bro. Kama Kao instilled into the ('hiñese Lodge a new spirit for service and new strength for spiritual «attainment. The remaining lectures were generally undertaken by Bros. Manuk. Wei Tat and other members of the Lodge.

O r < j ( u u z a t i o n t— For the administration of the Lodge, the following officers were elected for the year by the members: P r e s i d e n t : Wei Tat. S e c r e t a r y : Wong Man Kcnng. C o m m i t t e e : Bros. Lee Tinsik, Tsoi Wai Yat, Chu Mau Chi, Peter Kwok, Chunkin Liu, and Wan Ping Ching.

F i n a n c e s .—The income of the Lodge depends on the monthly subscriptions of the members, and outside donations. The monthly subscription of each member is fifty cents ; but they were not collected for the whole year, as no necessity for expenses was felt during the year. However, Bro. Wei Tat succeeded in obtaining for the Society outside donations amounting to $370*00 of which $50 had been transferred to the Ommen Fund in support of the Order of the Star.

C H IN A 183P r e s e n t A c t i v i t i e s .—At present our Lodge has a large number of

active and enthusiastic workers. A Chinese Library has been formed, and u u Lecture-practising Class ” is being successfully carried on. A New-Thought Centre has also been formed by a few members for mental and spiritual development.

F u t u r e P r o s p e c t s .—The future of the Chinese Lodge is a most promising one. It lias been found that Chinese people of all classes and religions, Taoists, Confucianists, Buddhists, and Christians, respond to the Message of Theosophy very readily, and show a very urgent demand for our Theosophical literature. To-day the number of members is steadily increasing, and the attendance of our lectures is also becoming large. It is hoped that when adequate propaganda pamphlets have been prepared and distributed among the Chinese, we shall easily increase our membership to a hundred or more. A mighty effort will also be made to introduce the Order of the Staramong the Chinese Brothers, and to spread the Messages of the World-Teacher in ('hina.

C o - o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e H o n g k o n g L o d g e .—Our Chinese Lodge has been co-operating with the Hongkong Lodge in giving weekly English lectures at the tea room of Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co., Ltd. During this winter term the President of our Chinese Lodge has already given to large audiences a series of lectures on the religions of China, namely, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.A d d r e s s : W o n g M a n K e u n g ,

No. 7, D u d d k l i , S t r e e t , H o n . S e c r e t a r y .H o n h o n g . III.

III. S h a n g h a i L o d g e


During the year 26 new members joined the Lodge. 2 resigned, nnd 4 left China, making the total membership 44.

A Lodge Hoorn was taken at 12 Nanking Road, the Library was installed there, and classes and lectures were held. Monthly lectures were given from October, 1926, until the middle of January, 1927, and from then until the end of May fortnightly.

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T he fin an c ia l y e a r c lo sed on J u n e 3 0 th , w hen th e books show ed a b a lan ce in h a n d o f $ 2 5 3 *4 7 .

T h e t ra n s la t io n h a d been c o m p le ted in to C hinese o f F irs t S teps in Theosophy, an d a th o u san d cop ies h ad been p r in te d , w h ich i t w as h o p ed w o u ld find a re a d y sa le as th e p r ic e w as p u rp o se ly k e p t v e ry lo w .Address: P. Ayrton,

4 9 , Avenue Road, P residen t.Shanghai.

A L L - IN D IA F E D E R A T I O N O F Y O U N G T H E O S O P H IS T S

To the President^ Theosophiral Society.T h e A ll- In d ia F e d e ra tio n o f Y ou ng T h eosoph ists h as co m p le ted the

fo u r th y e a r o f i ts ex isten ce , th e p erio d u n d er rev iew b ein g one of slow b u t s te a d y p ro g re s s . I t a lso m a rk s th e second y ea r of its c lo ser re la tio n sh ip w ith th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty w h ile re ta in in g its au to n o m y in th e m a n a g e m e n t o f its ow n a ffa irs . I t c o n tin u e s to be affilia ted to the W o rld F e d e ra tio n of Y o u n g T h eo so p h is ts .

Constitution .— T he C o n s titu tio n an d R u le s evo lved g ra d u a lly by th e Y o u n g T h eo so ph ists th em se lv es as a re su lt o f th e ir p rev io us y e a r’s ex p e rien c e and as fin a lly p assed a t th e B en a re s Y o u n g Theosophists* C on v en tio n h e ld in D ecem ber, Iff26, w ere found to be sim p le and m ost c o n v e n ie n tly w o rk ab le w hile g iv in g a t th e sam e tim e th e g re a te s t u n fe tte re d scope fo r free se lf-ex p ress io n on th e p a r t o f its c o n s ti tu e n t L odges and C e n tre s . O rg an ised a c t iv i ty has been m uch in ev idences e sp ec ia lly in such p ro v in ces as M a h a ra sh tra , U .P . , G u ja ra t an d K a th ia w a r besides the M ad ras C ity and S u b u rb a n a re a s w h e re L ocal F e d e ra tio n s as p ro v id ed fo r in R u le 30 of th e C o n s titu tio n , h ave been in p ro cess of fo rm a tio n .

H eadquarters.— A s b efo re , th e C e n tra l H e a d q u a r te rs o f the F e d e ra tio n c o n tin u ed to be lo c a te d a t A d y a r and its c lose p ro x im ity to th e In te r n a t io n a l H e a d q u a r te r s of th e P a r e n t S o c ie ty h as u n d o u b te d ly h e lp ed to d ra w th e n ec e ssa ry v i ta l i ty fo r an e ffec tiv e sp read o f i t to th e d is ta n t c o rn e rs o f o u r v a s t c o u n try . The H e a d q u a r te r s Office w as b e in g m a n ag e d bv th e J o in t G e n e ra l S e c re ta r ie s a ss is ted hv a w h o le -tim ed w o rk e r .

Lodges.- —A t th e end o f o u r las t official y e a r we w ere rep o rted to be h av in g 104 L o d g es and 7 C e n tre s on o u r ro lls a lth o u g h o n lv 52 L odges an d 4 C e n tre s (o r a b o u t 507 of th em ) w ere m en tioned as h av in g m a in ta in e d th e ir re la tio n sh ip w ith th e H e a d q u a r te r s by sen d in g re p o r ts o f th e ir a c tiv itie s , e tc ., a t re g u la r in te rv a ls . D u r in g th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew 11 L odges have been c h u r te re d and 2 C en tre s h av e been fo rm ed . O u t of th e 11 L o d g es c h a r te re d , 6 w ere a lre a d y m en tio n ed as h a v in g been fo rm ed d u r in g the la s t y e a r a lth o u g h n o t c h a r te re d .

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W e have now 109 L o d g es an d 9 C e n tre s on o u r ro lls . 4 3 L o d g es an d C e n tre s h av e been in c o n s ta n t to u c h w ith us, se n d in g in th e ir re p o r ts , e tc . T he c o m p a ra tiv e ly sm all in c re a se in th e n u m b e r o f i ts L o dg es an d C e n tre s is n o t o n ly in d ica tiv e o f th e g e n e ra l lu ll in th e c o u n try so fa r as o rg an ised T h eo so ph ica l a c t iv i ty is co n ce rn ed bu t i t a lso p ro v es th e n ecess ity fo r a la rg e n u m b e r o f e n th u s ia s tic an d cap ab le Y o u th s fo r th c o m in g to se rv e as h o n o ra ry Y o u th L o d g e O rg a n is e rs in th e ir re sp e c tiv e a re a s . H o w ev e r, lo o k in g a t th e w ork th a t those e x is tin g L o d g es an d C e n tre s have been d o in g d u r in g th e y e a r th e re is n o th in g to d e sp a ir ; fo r m u ch u sefu l se rv ice h as been re n d e re d b y som e o f th e a c tiv e ones to th e peo p le of th e lo c a li ty in sev e ra l a re a s . F o r e x a m p le th e A c tio n Y o u th L o d g e o f S u ra t , th e B ilim o ra L o d g e , an d A h m ed ab ad Y o u th L o d g e , to m e n tio n a few o u t o f th e m a n y o th e rs , h av e done y eo m en se rv ice to th e su ffe re rs o f G u ja r a t on ac co u n t o f h eav y an d d e v a s ta t in g floods. B o m b ay , P o o n a , B h a v n a g a r , M a d a n ap a lle an d B en a re s , as u su a l, h av e b een v e ry liv e ly c e n tre s o f T h eo so ph ica l an d a llie d a c tiv itie s . S t r a y m em b ers h e re an d th e re , h ave been d o in g p ro p a g a n d a w o rk . F ir s t A id w o rk , d ra w in g , p a in tin g and m usic c lasses, w e e k ly s tu d y c lasses, m a n u sc r ip t m ag az ines, c a m p -fire s , e x cu rs io n s , re l ie f w o rk such as H o sp ita l-v is it in g , J a i l-v is i t in g , e tc ., h av e been th e m o st p o p u la r o f th e a c tiv it ie s o f o u r Y o u th L o d g es am o n g s t o th e rs . A few L o d g es in N o r th In d ia h av e a lso v e ry c lo se ly c o -o p e ra te d w ith m o v em en ts such as th e T .S . O rd e r of S e rv ice , O rd e r o f th e R o u n d T ab ic , O rd e r o f th e S ta r , T he B o y S co u ts m o v em en t and so on, and hav e done m uch u sefu l w o rk .

M embership .— L a s t y e a r , we had 1 ,767 m em b ers on o u r ro lls o f w h ich 45 w ere fu ll m em b ers o f th e In d ia n S ec tio n . T he F e d e ra tio n issu ed 269 D ip lo m as d u r in g th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew m a k in g tho to ta l s t r e n g th 2 ,0 3 6 . W e lo st one b y d ea th a n d one by d efin ite re s ig n a tio n . W e h av e a lso to add to th a t n u m b e r 39 F e llo w s of th e T .S . w ho jo in ed th e F e d e ra tio n as A sso c ia te m em b ers. W e have , th e re fo re , 2 ,0 3 4 R e g u la r m em b ers o f th e F e d e ra tio n a n d 84 a sso c ia te m em b ers . T he w h e re a b o u ts o f a la rg e m a jo r ity o f th e o ld m em b ers a re n o t tra c e a b le d ue to — as has a lre a d y been o b serv ed b y o u r p re d e c e sso r— th e c e n tre s th em se lv es b e in g in a c tiv e and in n o t a few cases a lm o s t c o m p le te ly d o rm a n t. W ith th e o rg a n iz a tio n of L o ca l F e d e ra tio n s and w ith m uch in te n s iv e a c tiv i ty on th e p a r t o f o u r L o d g es and w o rk e rs h e re an d th e re ,

ALL-INDIA FEDERATION OF YOUNG THEOSOPHISTS 187w e hope th a t th e co in in g y e a r w ill w itn ess m uch co -o rd in a te d a c tiv i ty and th e co m in g in to a c tiv e m em b ersh ip a g a in o f m ost of th e o ld m em b ers.

M agazine.— The Young Theosophist c o n tin u ed to be th e O fficial O rg a n o f th e F e d e ra tio n an d i t w as b e in g ab ly e d ited fro m B o m b ay b y B ro . S u n d e r 1 \ K a b a d i. O u r h e a r t ie s t th a n k s go o u t to h im fo r a ll th e tro u b le th a t th e e d it in g and p u b lish in g o f th e jo u rn a l have e n ta ile d h im on a c co u n t o f th e h ig h ly u n sa t is fa c to ry s ta te o f i ts finances. W e hope th a t th e Y ou ng T h eo so p h is ts w ill see to i t d u r in g th e com in g y e a r th a t th e m ag az in e is m ode re a l ly s e lf - s u p p o r t in g . I t re s ts e n t ire ly w ith th e m em b ers to m ak e i t m o re in te re s t in g a n d fin an c ia lly s tro n g e r .

“ 80 Years Young F und . " — T he g re a te s t e v en t in th e life of th e F e d e ra tio n d u r in g th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew h as u n d o u b te d ly been th e w o rk in co n n ec tio n w ith th is “ F u n d ” . T he resp o n se to o u r P re s id e n t ’s ap p ea l m ade fro m on b o a rd s.s. R an pu ia on A u g u s t 4 th , fo r a to ta l c o llec tio n o f R s. 1 ,0 0 0 , has been ind eed m a rv e llo u s . T he H e a d q u a r te r s g o t c e r ta in sm all b u tto n -h o le F la g s an d S ta m p s bo th b e a r in g th e b u s t p h o to g ra p h s o f D r. A n n ie B e sa n t m ade fo r sa le in a id o f th e “ F u n d ” . L o dg es and m em b ers h av e show n re a l en th u sia sm in c o lle c tin g m o n e ta ry c o n tr ib u tio n s to th e “ F u n d ” as a lso in se llin g these F la g s an d S ta m p s . So fa r a b o u t R s. 600 h ave b een co llec ted an d b efo re th e end o f D ecem b er w e hope th a t th e e x p e c te d one th o u san d w ill be re a liz e d . W h a t is o f g re a te r im p o rta n c e is n o t th e a m o u n t i ts e lf b u t th e en th u sia sm to d e m o n s tra te o u r L ove, R e v e re n ce , an d G ra t i tu d e to tw o of o u r E ld e r B ro th e rs th a t th e a p p ea l of o u r b e lo v ed P re s id e n t has s tim u la te d .

Conclusion .— A g re a t w ork lies ah ead o f u s. T ru e , th e y e a r h as w itnessed th e Id e a l b ecom ing th e R e a l to th o se w ho h av e h ad th e v isions to see ; b u t th e g lo ry lies in th e consc ious s u r re n d e r o f o u r a ll to H im w ho is th e L o rd an d w ho in H is in fin ite com passio n h as once a g a in chosen to w a lk as M an a m o n g m en a n d by so p e r fe c tin g o u r o rg a n iz a tio n as to be a m ost effic ien t c h a n n e l fo r sp re a d in g H is G o sp e l o f L ove an d H a p p in e ss . G lo rio u s is th e o p p o r tu n ity of th e Y o u n g — n a y n o t of th e body a lo n e b u t o f th e sp ir i t as w e ll— to c o -o p e ra te in H is w o rk . T he C a ll is th e re ; w ho w ill r a l ly ro u n d i t ?

C. Kunhan Raja,G . R . Venkatram,

General Secretaries .

SINGAPORE LODGE

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .G re e tin g s to you and to a ll o u r b ro th e rs and s is te rs g a th e re d a t

th e A n n u a l C o n v e n tio n ! O n b e h a lf o f th e S in g a p o re L o d g e , T .S . I su b m it to y ou m y re p o r t fo r th e y e a r 1 9 2 6 -2 7 .

Statistics :T o ta l ac tiv e m em b ers on 3 0 th S ep tem b e r, 1926 ... 12N ew m em b ers ... ... ... ... 7T ra n s fe rs fro m otlun> S ec tio n s ... ... 2

21Less :

D eceased • • ■ ... 1R esig n ed ... 2P la c e d on in ac tiv e l is t • . • 2

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A c tu a l to ta l m em b ersh ip 16

I t is in te re s t in g to n o te th a t w h ile we h ave a sm all m em b ersh ip sev era l n a tio n a li t ie s and a lm o s t a ll re lig io n s a re re p re se n te d in o u r m id s t.

A H istorica l Sketch .— I t m ay n o t be o u t of p lace if I b eg in to g ive you a n a c co u n t of how th e S in g a p o re L odge, T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty , w as fo rm ed in th e y e a r 1911 and a C h a r te r w as o b ta in ed on 1 st A u g u s t o f th a t y e a r . B u t t i l l A p r i l , 1 9 2 5 , v e ry l i t t le w o rk seem s to have been done , i t b e in g le f t to B ro . M . F o n es to k eep even th e naino a liv e . D u rin g A p ril , 1 9 2 5 , P ro fe s so r K u lk a rn i o f th e G w a lio r C o llege , C e n tra l In d ia , p a id a v is i t to S in g a p o re on h is r e tu rn h om e, a f t e r a w orld to u r .

SINGAPORE LODGE 189A s a re s u lt th e L o d g e w as ag a in rev iv ed , and m ee tin g s began to be held re g u la r ly on S u n d a y m o rn in g s w ith a v e ry sm a ll m em b ersh ip . I n M urch , 1926 , i t w as co n sid e red d es irab le to a p p ly to th e R e g is t ra r o f S o c ie tie s to e x e m p t th e L odge fro m re g is tra tio n so th a t w o rk m ay be pushed fo rw a rd m o re v ig o ro u s ly and sy s te m a tic a l ly . O n 1 2 th M ay , 1926 , th e adv ice o f ex em p tio n w as rece iv ed . O n 1 1 th S ep tem b e r, 1926 , M r. J . H . R u tto n je e of H o n g K o n g m ade a g en e ro u s offer to th e c o m m ittee to p lace a t th e ir d isp o sa l a spacious room in h is offices. T he c o m m itte e ac ce p te d th e o ffe r on th e u n d e rs ta n d in g th a t i t is to se rv e as n T ow n B ra n ch o f th e L odge. A lth o u g h th e room w as re a d y e a r ly in th e b eg in n in g of th is y ea r y e t w e cou ld n o t m ak e use of i t th ro u g h th e la c k of fu n d s u n ti l 3 rd of M a rc h , 1 927 , w hen it w as offic ia lly opened by o u r P re s id e n t B ro . M . F o n e s . T he sin ce re th a n k s of th e L o d g e a re d u e to M r. J . H . R u t to n je e w ho n o t o n ly g ave th e f re e use of th e room b u t a lso p re se n te d 1 3 3 books to th e l ib ra ry and d o n a ted a sum o f $ 2 0 0 fo r g e n e ra l w o rk an d fu rn i tu re . M uch a p p re c ia tio n m u st be acco rd ed to h is r e p re s e n ta tiv e M r. P h iro z e M is try w ho h as a ssis ted m uch and is e v e r re a d y to h e lp th e L odge.

T he L o d g e used to be a tta c h e d to no S ec tio n a l S o c ie ty t i l l to w a rd s th e end o f 1925 w hen it w as th o u g h t ad v isab le to seek co n n ec tio n v rith th e J a v a S ec tio n in view of th e n ea rn ess to th e i r H e a d q u a r te r s and th e p o ss ib ility o f b eing ab le to g e t in to p ersonal to u ch w ith som e of th e ir m em b ers w ho c o n s ta n tly pass th ro u g h S in g a p o re on th e ir w ay to and fro m J a v a . The la n g u a g e , D u tc h , h o w ev e r p ro v ed to be a s tu m b lin g b lock in th e w ay , as our m em b ers cou ld n o t m ak e an y use o f th e ir p e r io d ic a ls and b u lle tin s . A t th e A n n u a l G en e ra l M e e tin g , i t w as re so lv ed , th e re fo re , th a t th e L o d g e sev e r i ts co n n ec tio n w ith th e J a v a S ec tio n on a c co u n t o f th e l in g u is tic d ifficu lties and r e - t ra n s fe r i t to A d y a r H e a d q u a r te r s . T h e J a v a S ec tio n w as w r i t te n to and th e official c o n se n t w as d u ly rece iv ed fro m th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry of the D u tch E a s t In d ie s and con firm ed by th e A c tin g R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry a t A d y a r on 1 3 th A u g u s t, 1927 . O nce m o re i t is a tta c h e d to H e a d q u a r te r s a n d now fo r b e tto r p ro g re s s an d se rv ice !

Committee M eetings.— D u rin g th e y e a r th e C o m m ittee con sisted o f B ro th e rs M . F o n es (P re s id e n t) , J . R . N a id u (V ic e -P re s id e n t) , O n L o ck H c n g (S e c r e ta ry ) , P . M is try (T re a s u re r an d L ib ra r ia n ) , C . R . M enon an d J . M . J a n s e n .

1 9 0 THE GENERAL REPORT OF THE T. S.

E le v e n o f th ese m ee tin g s w ere h e ld d u r in g th e y e a r fo r th e tra n s a c tio n o f v a rio u s k in d s o f b usiness.

Finance .C re d it B a lan ce on 3 0 -1 2 -2 6 ... ... 36*28C ash re c e ip ts d u r in g 1 s t J a n u a r y to 3 0 th

S e p te m b e r , 1927 :M isce llan eou s . . . . . . ... 301*05E n tra n c e F ees and H e a d q u a r te r s D ues 57*00 L ib r a r y d o n a tio n s ... . . . 95*00B oo k s an d P ic tu r e s S a le s . . . . . . 61*52

----------- 550*85C ash p ay m e n ts d u r in g 1 s t J a n u a r y to 3 0 th

S ep tem b e r, 1927 :M isce llan eo u s . . . . . . . . . 327*04E n tra n c e F ees and H e a d q u a r te r s D ues

to A d y a r . . . ... . . . 63*24L ib ra ry B o o k s . , ... . . . 86*60B ooks a n d P ic tu re s S a les A cco u n t . . . 61*58

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C ash B a lan ce in h an d B ooks an d P ic tu r e s in h an d

12*396*76

19*15

M eetings.— S tu d y c lasses w ore h e ld u n in te r ru p te d ly ev e ry S u n d a y m o rn in g s . T he book Talks on “ A t the Feet o f the M aster ” w as chosen fo r specia l s tu d y an d p ra c t ic a l ly th e w hole of i t has been c a re fu lly read an d d iscu ssed in co n ju n c tio n w ith Talks on the Path o f Occultism in th e co u rse o f th e y e a r .

S in ce th e o p en in g of o u r T ow n B ra n c h a t 3 F in la y so n G reen we ho ld re g u la r p u b lic m ee tin g s on T h u rsd a y even in g s w hen le c tu re s of fo llo w in g t i t le s w ere d e liv e red : “ W h a t is T h eo so p h y ,” “ The L aw of C ause an d E f fe c t ,” “ O n M oo d s,” “ T h eo so p h y ,” “ O n V a lu e s ,” “ B ro th e rh o o d ,” “ W h a t is T h eo so p h y ,” “ S p i r i t M essages fro m R u d o lf V a le n tin o ,” “ H ow I B ecam e a T h eo so p h is t,” “ W h a t I F in d in T heoso p h y ,” “ S ac re d F i r e ,” “ D isc r im in a tio n ,” “ R e in c a rn a tio n ,” “ L ife

SINGAPORE LODGE 191a f te r D e a th ,” “ T a lism a n s ,” “ U n ity in D iv e rs i ty ,” “ T heosophy an d T heosoph ical S o c ie ty ,” an d som e T h u rsd a y s w ere e n tire ly dev o ted to Q uestions an d A n sw ers c lasses, fo r th e m em bers, v is ito rs an d en q u ire rs . T hese a t t r a c te d q u ite a n u m b e r o f in te re s te d people and i t is a p lea su re to w atch th e slow b u t g ra d u a l g ro w th o f th e fu n d a m e n ta l t ru th s o f T h eo so ph y am o n g th em by th e ir a t t i tu d e of m ind an d in te ll ig e n t d iscussio n s w hich we en c o u rag e a t th e c lose o f e v e ry le c tu re .

T he O rd e r o f th e S ta r in th e E a s t , u n d e r a s e p a ra te o rg an isa tio n h a v in g B ro . K . S u b ra m a n y a m an d B ro . T . P a k i r y as th e R e p re se n ta tiv e and S e c re ta ry a re d o in g som e good w o rk . T h ere a re ten S ta r m em bers a n d tw o m e e tin g s w ere h e ld on th e 1 1 th a n d 2 8 th of e v e ry m on th .

S p ec ia l m ee tin g s w ere h e ld on th e o ccasions o f th e W h ite L o tu s D ay , D r. A n n ie B e sa n t’s B i r th d a y , T he W e sa k D ay , T he F if ty - f i r s t A n n iv e rsa ry of th e T . S . and an in v ita :io n e x te n d e d to D r. R . T ag o re on 2 4 th *Tuly, 1927 , d u r in g h is v is it to S in g a p o re a t th e T ow n B ra n ch w h ere he w as g a r la n d e d an d a l e t t e r of w elcom e w as read to h im . H e rep lied in su itab le w ords an d ex p ressed h is sy m p a th y to w ard s the S o c ie ty and o u r w ork fo r U n iv e rsa l B ro th e rh o o d .

P ropaganda .— B ein g a sm all body o f s tu d e n ts th e C om m ittee g av e p ro p e r c o n s id e ra tio n as to th e a d v a n ta g e s and d an g e rs o f w ie ld in g th is w eapon . W e sh ou ld , th e re fo re , exerc ise ta c t an d c a re fu l m easu res re g a rd in g th is p a r t ic u la r k in d of w o rk so as to avo id an o v e rw h e lm in g tid e o f und u e p ub lic c ritic ism an d rid ic u le . W h en o u r L o d g e is su ffic ien tly s tro n g to w ith s ta n d th is w e w ill th en c a r r y o u t v ig o rou s item s o f th e p ro g ram m e . W e a re sa tisfied fo r th e p re se n t to en lis t the h e lp of th e loca l n ew sp ap ers to p u b lish from tim e to tim e sh o r t an n o u n cem en ts o f le c tu re s an d the w elcom e to o u r F re e R e a d in g R oom . P a m p h le ts and su m m a ry o f le c tu re s a rc d is tr ib u te d to en q u ire rs . W e a re g re a t ly in d eb ted to th e H o n g K o n g L o dge an d B ro . H . E . L a n e p a r t fo r sen d in g us cop ies o f these p am p h le ts and le c tu re s . O n the 1 2 th S ep tem b er of the c u r r e n t y e a r a free S h o rt-h an d C lass w as s ta r te d u n d er th is w o rk and a n u m b er o f d ese rv in g s tu d e n ts h av e av a iled them selves o f th is o p p o r tu n ity . S ocial fu n c tio n such as tea s and picn ics a re o rg an ise d to c re a te an a tm o sp h e re o f p ra c tic a l b ro th e rh o o d am ong m em b ers an d fr ien d s .

I re g a rd th e L ib ra ry as a co llec tio n of s ilen t and m ost p a tie n t of p ro p a g a n d is ts an d y e t th e m ost e ffec tiv e p a r t o f o u r w o rk . I t is s till


f a r from a d e q u a te an d I hop e th a t a n y o f o u r b ro th e rs an d s is te rs w ho have sp a re cop ies o f a n y u se fu l books fo r d isp o sa l w ill re m e m b e r us.

Outlook .— I t has been d ecided a t a C o m m ittee M e e tin g to g e t up a T heosoph ica l Q u a r te r ly M ag az in e in th e co u rse o f th e n e x t y e a r . I t s nam e sh a ll be Rays o f Truth. I t w ill c o n ta in 80 p ag es o r so o f re a d in g m a tte r d e v o tin g ch iefly to T h eo so p h ica l o r U n iv e rs a l su b jec ts . I f fu n d s a re fo rth c o m in g and a ll a rc w ell w e h op e to b r in g o u t th e f irs t cop y by J a n u a r y n e x t w hen we sh a ll lik e to h e a r from p ro sp e c tiv e su b sc r ib e rs an d w e now in v ite w r i te r s fo r th e ir c o -o p e ra tio n by v o lu n ta r i ly sen d in g us fro m tim e to tim e a n y in te re s t in g a r t ic le fo r p u b lic a tio n . P le a se a d d re ss a ll co rre sp o n d e n c e re th is to th e E d ito r , R ays o f Truth 3 B , F in la y son G re en , S in g a p o re .

M o st B e lo v ed P re s id e n t and M em bers o f th e C ouncil, [ beseech you to re m in d le c tu re rs w ho a re on th e i r w ay o u t E a s t , w h e n ev e r possib le, to m ak e a p o in t to c a ll a t S in g a p o re and g ive a se ries of le c tu re s on som e fu n d a m e n ta l t ru th s o f th e W o rld R e lig io n , fo r I believe an d can a ssu re you th a t th e ir tro u b le w ill n o t be in vain» p ro v id ed su ffic ien t tim e can be g iv en fo r p u b lic a r ra n g e m e n ts

S in g a p o re has a w a k en e d to the im p o rta n c e of g e n e ra l e d u ca tio n an d e v e ry y e a r h u n d re d s of c h ild re n a re tu rn e d a w a y s im p ly because th e re is no acco m m o d a tio n in th e loca l schoo ls. T he G o v e rn o r in C ouncil re c e n tly c a lle d a tte n t io n to th is g re a t n eed . T h e re is no re a so n w h y a schoo l— lik e th e O lc o tt o r B e sa n t S c h o o l— c an n o t be ru n in S in g ap o re even w ith p ro fit as som e o f th e p r iv a te schoo ls a re d o in g h e re w ith o u t a n y o u ts id e h e lp . W h a t an o p p o r tu n ity a w a its th o se w ho a re k een on e d u c a tio n a l w o rk !

C lo sin g th is R e p o r t w ith m y b es t f r a te rn a l g re e tin g s .

A d d re s s : O n L o c k H e n g ,

N o . 3, F i n l a y s o n G r e e n , B on. S ecre ta ry ,Singapore.

T .S . FEDERATION IN EGYPT

To the President) Theosophical Society.I b eg to send you w ith m y d ev o ted and re sp e c tfu l g re e tin g s th e

A n n u a l R e p o r t o f th e a c tiv itie s o f th e F e d e ra tio n o f th e L odges of the T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty in E g y p t fo r 1 9 2 6 -2 7 .

A f te r th e s to rm y d ifficu lties o f th e p as t, th e y e a r u n d e r review h as been q u ite c a lm a n d o u r m em bers, a lth o u g h in sm all n u m b e r, have been busy w o rk in g ass id u o u sly in an a tm o sp h e re of h a rm o n y a n d b ro th e rh o o d s I t looks as i f we w ere e n te r in g in to a new p erio d o f q u ie t w ork which* T hope w ill b r in g , in tim e , good re su lts . F o r th e m o m en t, a ll o u r e ffo rts co n sis t in g a th e r in g the m em b ers w ho rem a in ed fa i th fu l to us,, and o rg an ize th e m so as to h ave a s tro n g a lth o u g h sm all c e n tre to w h ich m ay be a t t r a c te d tho se w ho need o r v a lu e o u r te a c h in g s .

1 m u st s ta te th a t in sp ite o f o u r sm all m em b ersh ip , T h eo so ph ica l teach in g s a re m o re an d m o re k no w n and a p p re c ia te d in c e r ta in sp h eres in th is c o u n try .

I n C a iro we have h ad re g u la r L odge an d sem i-p u b lic m e e tin g s in F re n c h .

T he P re s id e n t o f th e E n g lish L o dg e , M r. H a m z a C a rr , has c re a te d a sm a ll s tu d y c lass w hich is ass id u o u sly fo llo w ed by a few y o u n g E g y p t ia n s — fu tu re m em bers in th e m a k in g o f o u r S o c ie ty .

I feel I m u st c o n g ra tu la te sp ec ia lly h ere o u r b ro th e rs M r. T ew fik B ey D iab and M r. A bou K h a to r fo r th e b e a u tifu l re s u l t o f th e ir dev o ted lab o u r in ach iev in g th e tra n s la tio n in to A rab ic of th e book A t the Feet o f the M aster w hich has ju s t been issued . W e t r u s t th a t w hen th is book w ill be k no w n by th e p ub lic , its beneficia l e ffect w ill be a g re a t asse t fo r o u r w o rk in th is c o u n try . T his p rec io us jew el o f g u id an ce to th e sp ir itu a l life w ill h e lp n o t o n ly th e E g y p tia n M usalm an s, b u t a lso tho se o f th e ir fa i th w ho ro ad A ra b ic and a re sc a tte re d in A sia , A fr ic a an d e lsew h ere on th e face o f the e a r th .

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I am v e ry g la d to say th a t in A le x a n d r ia , u n d e r th e in te ll ig e n t a n d a c tiv e im p u lse o£ M r. and M rs . Suarfes and o f M rs . D u c k w o rth — to w hom T e x te n d a fe rv e n t w elcom e on b eh a lf o f a ll o f u s— th e y e a r h a s b een v e ry good ; th e b ra n c h is p ro sp e r in g ; se rio u s w o rk is now b e in g don e in sp ite o f la s t y e a r ’s s to rm y co n d itio n s .

I n P o r t - S a id t h e . L o d g e ’s a c tiv i ty is r a th e r s la ck ; b u t i ts d ev o ted P re s id e n t a n d i ts S e c re ta ry a re a lw a y s th e re to rece iv e a n d acco m p an y a ll th o se o f o u r L ead ers w ho c ro ss th e C ana l o f S uez .

N o th in g sp ecia l to r e p o r t a b o u t o u r iso la ted m em b ers in S uez a n d K h a r to u m .

W e h ad th is y e a r th e g r e a t p le a su re o f th e v is it o f s e v e ra l fo re ig n m em b ers. W e h av e been h o n o u re d by th e p re sen ce o f R t . R e v . G . S . A ru n d a le a n d M rs . A ru n d a le ; th e i r s ta y o f a few h o u rs a m o n g s t u s w as p rec io u s . T he a c tiv i ty , th e T heosoph ica l e n e rg y w h ich c h a ra c te r is e B ish o p A ru n d a le , w ill h ave an echo h e re a n d w ill h e lp us in o u r ta s k .

M r. M ax W a rd a ll , a lso v is ited us a n d d e liv e red a v e ry in te re s t in g le c tu re .

M r. A . P e n a G il o f M exico s ta y e d w ith us a co u p le o f w eek s.O u r c o rd ia l th a n k s to these v is i to rs fo r th e ir h e lp . T h e ir

p re se n c e m ad e fee l a l i t t le m o re to o u r m em b ers th a t f r a t e r n i t y is a ta n g ib le re a l i ty .A ddress : J . H . P e r £ z ,

P . 0 . B o x 2 4 0 , P residentia l A gent.Cairo.

C E N T R A L A M E R IC A A N D C O L O M B IA

To the President, Theosopliical Society.The ch ie f e v e n t d u r in g th e y e a r 1927 has been fo r us th e fo rm a tio n

an d o rg a n iz a tio n o f o u r P re s id e n tia l A g en cy , c re a te d by D r . B e sa n t on M arch , 1 9 2 7 . »Since V iry a L o d g e w as fo u n d ed on th e 1st J u n e , 1904 , u n d e r th e ausp ices o f th e C h ilean S ec tio n , w e h av e been s te a d ily g ro w in g , t i l l now we h ave 9 L o d g es sc a tte re d in e v e ry c o u n try o f C e n tra l A m e ric a anti in C olom bia , w ith 5 C en tre s of s tu d y w hich w e hope, in a v e ry n e a r fu tu re w ill be re a d y to h av e th e ir C h a r te rs .

A n esp ec ia l P ro v is io n a l C ouncil has been a p p o in ted to su p e rv ise th e w 'ork o f o u r ju r isd ic tio n , and w e a re v e ry g lad to g iv e th e n am es o f its m em b ers :

Presidential Agent Vice-President Secretary Treasurer L egal A dviser C ouncillor

Josrf B . A cuf.a J u l io A co sta G .Jos** C oronado Jos»* M o n tu rio l A le ja n d ro A g u ila r M.Toms'is S o lev G uell M a rian o L . C oronado F ra n c isc o V id a o r re ta C a rlo s L u is S aen z

T he D ra f t o f o u r R e g u la tio n s h ave been p u b lish e d and we h av e g a th e re d th e o p in io ns of th e v a rio u s L o d g e s . N ow a C om m ission is s i t t in g to d ra w i ts final fo rm .

The P re s id e n t ia l A g e n t sends a m o n th ly le t t e r to a ll L o dg es as a s o r t o f p e rso n a l l in k w ith th e m , in w hich h e free ly d iscusses th e g e n e ra l a t t i tu d e o f T h eo so ph ica l s tu d e n ts to w a rd s th e b ig p ro b lem s of l ife . T his d ev ise seem s to m e e t w ith a s r e a t deal o f success.

196 THE GENERAL REPORT OF THE T. S.

N u m b e r o f L o d g es : 9P la c e : 2 in C o sta P ic a ; 2 in N ic a ra g u a ; 2 in S a lv a d o r ; 1 in

H o n d u ra s ; 1 in G u a te m a la ; 1 in C o lom bia .S tu d y G ro u p s : 5.

P la c e : 3 in C o s ta R ic a ; 1 in N ic a ra g u a ; 1 in G u a tem a la .T o ta l M em b ersh ip : 288 .N ew M em b ers since M a rc h , 1927 : 3 5 .U n a tta c h e d M em bers : 3 .E sp e c ia l G ro u p s : 7.O b jec ts : 1 M e d ita tio n ; 1 S tu d y C lass ; 1 O rg a n iz a tio n o f C e n tre s ;

1 P ro p a g a n d a ; 1 L e n d in g L ib ra ry ; 1 T ra n s la tio n s ; 1 H . P . B . C o u rse . A ll th e se w o rk in C o s ta R ic a .

L is t o f P u b lic a tio n s :R evista V irya (m ag a z in e ), O fficial O rg a n , C . I t . B rahm a Vidya ” G u a te m a la .D h a rm a

P a m p h le ts D is tr ib u te d ' F r e e :Que es la Teosofia ?Vida de P itagoras h a Teosofia y la Rducacìon L a S .T , y el movimiento Teosofico L a Iglesia Católica Liberal

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O rder o f the S ta r .— N a tio n a l O rg a n iz e r : don T om as P o v e d a n o , S an Jo s i5, C osta R ic a . C e n tre s in G u a te m a la , S a lv a d o r , N ic a ra g u a , C o sta R ic a a n d C o lo m b ia . M em b ersh ip : 4 2 0 .

Round Table.— K n ig h t D ire c to r : don M a rian o L . C o ro n ad o , S a n Jo s é , C o s ta R ic a . M em b ersh ip : 2 4 .

Co-M asonry.— D e p u ty o f th e S u p re m e C ouncil fo r C e n tra l A m e ric a : S ta . E s th e r de M e ze rv ille , N ice , F ra n c e . L o d g e S t. G e rm a in N o . 6 2 1 a t O r / , o f C o s ta R ic a ; new L o d g e (n o t y e t c h a r te re d ) a t O r / , o f N ic a ra g u a .

Liberal Catholic Church.— C h u rch o f S an Jo sd , P r ie s t - in -c h a rg e : R ev . Jo sd B . A cufia , C o s ta R ica . M e m b e rsh ip : 75 .

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K arm a and Reincarnation.— C o sta R ica l C en tre u n d e r D r. F ra n c isc o M ira n d a ; N ic a ra g u a 1 C e n tre u n d e r don Is id ro de J . O liv a re s .

A ddrsss : J o s é B. A c u ñ a ,

A p a r t a d o 6 3 3 , S a n J o s e , P residen tia l A ffiniCosta R um . f o r (■ entrai Am erica and Colombia.

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NAIRO BI LODGE

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society.S ta tis tics .— T h ere has been no new m em b er d u r in g th e p eriod u n d e r

re p o r t , w h ereas , w e h ave lo s t 3, B ro . A . C. H . C ro ss h as re s ig n ed an d B ro s . D . C. M u tre ja an d S a t B a c h a n S in g h hav e been p u t on th e d o rm a n t lis t a n d th e L o d g e dues as w ell as H e a d q u a r te r dues a g a in s t th em h ave been w r i t te n off, th u s le a v in g th e n e t t m em b ersh ip on th e ro ll o f 20 a g a in s t 2 3 o f la s t y e a r .

L ib ra ry .— A s B ro . R a m L a b h a y a , H o n . L ib ra r ia n , h as h ad no tim e o f la te , h is r e p o r t h as a lso been in c lu d ed in th e p re se n t one.

T he to ta l o f b o o k s an d p a m p h le ts o f a ll la n g u a g e s on 3 0 th S e p te m b e r la s t w as 469 as d e ta ile d below a g a in s t 4 3 9 as on 3 1 -8 -1 9 2 6 .

E n g lish books . . . 2 8 3 a g a in s t 2 5 3U rd u „ . . . 49 49H in d i „ 13 13G u je ra t i „ 15 j» 15E n g lis h p a m p h le ts . . . . . . 109 109

T he in c re a se of 30 books, a ll E n g lish , is d u e to th e f o l lo w in g :P u rc h a se d by L o dg e P re s e n te d by B ro . R am L a b h a y a

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T o ta l n u m b e r o f books, e tc ., issued to m em b ers an d sy m p a th ise r» d u r in g th e p e r io d u n d e r rev iew is 56 a g a in s t 66 o f la s t y e a r , w h ich is v e ry d isc o u ra g in g c o n s id e r in g th e n u m b e r o f new books w e h av e g o t d u r in g th is p e r io d .

P eriodica ls .— W e h av e co n tin u ed su b sc r ib in g to The Theosophist besides w h ich , H erald o f the S ta r w h ich h ad been su b scrib ed fo r th e L o d g e b y B ro s . (_■ . J . P a te l an d K a h a n C hand K a p o o r fo r one y e a r , has been su b scrib ed b y th e L o d g e fo r th e c u r r e n t y e a r .

W e h av e been re c e iv in g Iheosophy in Ind ia g ra tis from th e In d ia n S ec tio n , T .S ., fo r m a n y y e a rs p a s t.

P ropagan da .— N o th in g sp ec ia l h as been done in th is d ire c tio n e x cep t th a t w e h ad p u rch a se d 25 cop ies o f th e Inform ation f o r E nquirers som e o f w h ich h av e a lre a d y been d is tr ib u te d .

W e h av e m o reo v e r se n t 1 0s. p a id by b ro th e r 0 . M . P a te l to S .A . S ec tio n fo r 1 ,0 0 0 lea fle ts fo r p ro p a g a n d a p u rp o se s . T h ese h av e n o t y e t boen rece iv ed .

Executive M eetings m- ^ N $ h av e h ad th re e E x e c u tiv e M eeting s d u r in g th e p e r io d to co n d u c t L o d g e M e e tin g s .

Lodge R egular M eetings. —U su a l fo r tn ig h t ly c lasses as you a ll k n o w , hav e been h e ld on 1 s t an d 3 rd W e d n e sd a y s each m o n th . T h e c lasses, as b e fo re , h ad b een c o n d u c te d by M rs . B e s t, b u t on th e co m p le tio n of th e book L ife A fte r D eath i t b e in g p ro p o sed th a t o th e r m em b ers sh ou ld a lso com e fo rw a rd an d ta k e som e ac tiv e p a r t , “ E v o lu tio n an d D es tin y o f M an ” w as s ta r te d . S om e o f th e m em b ers h a v in g v o lu n te e re d , th ey w ere a llo tte d d if fe re n t c h a p te rs o f th e book a n d h ad to com e w ith th e ir p o r tio n th o ro u g h ly m a s te re d and ex p ress th e sam e in th e ir ow n w ord s in ab o u t h a lf an h o u r , a f te r th e c lass h ad been opened by o u r R e v . B ro . A . P . B e s t b y re a d in g a few lin es fro m A t the Feet o f the M aster, and a f t e r th e sam e had been m e d ita te d upon by th e m em b ers p re se n t and a f te rw a rd s ex p la in ed by B ro . B e s t.

T h e m e e tin g is b e in g th ro w n o pen in th e end fo r g e n e ra l d iscussion on th e su b je c t u n d e r s tu d y . I t sh ou ld , h o w ev er, be re c o rd e d th a t i t w as a lw a y s o u r P re s id e n t , B ro . A . P . B est, w ho w ou ld e lu c id a te a ll o u r d ifficu lties. A tte n d a n c e a t th e m ee tin gs h a d n o t b een d isc o u ra g in g c o n s id e r in g the n u m b e r o f m em b ers in N a iro b i.

NAIROBI LODGE 203Finance.— T horn a re a t d a te (3 0 -9 -1 9 2 7 ) 20 m em b ers on ro l l .

P r e s e n t m o n th ly su b sc r ip tio n , as d e ta iled below , am o u n ts to 36s. o n ly :

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G eneral.— W h ite L o tu s D ay w as observed as u su a l. A s w asan n o u n ced in o u r la s t re p o r t , B ro . K a h a n C h an d K a p o o r h ad been to In d ia la s t y e a r an d a tte n d e d th e B e n a re s C o n v en tio n .

A le t te r w as rece iv ed fro m the. N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , T . S . i n S . A ., fo r a ffilia tio n of o u r L o d g e and i t w as p assed u n an im o u sly in o u r E x e c u tiv e M ee tin g h e ld on 1 9 th J u ly la s t th a t “ A s we h av e re p e a te d ly t r ie d o u r best and have n o t been successfu l in rece iv in g a n y m a te r ia l h e lp fro m th e H e a d q u a r te rs , an d o w in g to o u r L o d g e b eing g e o g ra p h ic a lly in one p a r t o f A fric a , we w ill be on a b e t te r fo o tin g if th is L o d g e isa ffilia ted w ith th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty in S o u th A fr ic a an d th e re b y i t isl ik e ly th a t m o re in sp ira tio n w ill be rece ived by w ay of p ro p a g a n d a an d le c tu re s A C irc u la r N o tic e w as issued to a ll th e m em b ers an d a ll o f them bein g in fa v o u r of th e a ffilia tio n , T . S . in S . A . w as adv ised a c c o rd in g ly .

S tra n g e to say , w hen o u r B ro . K a h a n C hand K a p o o r had been to B e n a re s C o n v en tio n , la s t y e a r , h e h ad e x p la in ed o u r d ifficu lties to B ro . J . I t. A ria , "R ecording S e c re ta ry , he too , had su g g ested th e sam e th in g .

T he p re s e n t book u n d e r 's tu d y h a v in g been a lm o s t fin ished , i t is o u r e a rn e s t des ire t h a t th e sam e schem e be fo llow ed as to o u r fu r th e r s tu d ie s an d m ore m em b ers sh ou ld com e fo rw a rd and v o lu n te e r th e m selves fo r a c tiv e p a r t in th e fo r tn ig h t ly m ee tin g s .

As M r. an d M rs . B es t a re le a v in g fo r S o u th A fr ic a on lon g leave d u r in g J u ly n e x t, no d o u b t we w ill m iss th e m m uch b u t w e e a rn e s t ly h ope th a t m em b ers w ill m ak e i t a p o in t to ta k e m o re in te re s t in L o d g e A ffa irs even from to -d a y so th a t , w h ile a w ay from E a s t A frica , th e y sh ou ld re s t a ssu red th a t o u r y o u n g L o d g e w ho ow n so m uch o f it»


e x is ta n c e to th e ir selfless in te r e s t w ill n o t d w in d le dow n a n d fin a lly c lo sed fo r ev e r d u r in g th e ir absen ce .

W ish in g e v e ry success to th e cau se o f T h eo so p h y in th is p a r t o f th e w o rld .A d d re ss : Kahan Chand Kapoor,

P . 0 . B o x 613 , C. J . P atel,N airobi. Jo in t Secretaries.

B A R B A D O S L O D G E , T. S.

T he A n n u a l G e n e ra l M e e tin g o£ th is L o d g e w as h e ld a t th e L o d g e B o o m s, D in to ld S tr e e t , B r id g e to w n , on th e 2 8 th J u ly , 1 9 2 7 .

S ince th e la s t A n n u a l M e e tin g , n a m e ly , on th e 3 1 s t M ay la s t, a g re a t loss has been su sta in ed by th e L o dge th ro u g h th e d ea th of o u r esteem ed P re s id e n t, M r. E d w a rd D ra y to n . A specia l re so lu tio n r e f e r r in g th e re to w as passed , a co p y of w h ich acco m p an ies th is re p o r t to H e a d q u a r te r s .

A t th e la s t A n n u a l M eetin g th e m o n th ly su b sc r ip tio n w as ad v anced fro m 50 cen ts to f>0 cen ts and th is has h e lp ed , to g e th e r w ith th e fa c t th a t th e m em b ers h av e been p a v in g up f a i r ly re g u la r ly , to keep us c le a r of d eb t.

W e lo s t 4 m em b ers d u r in g th e y e a r , M r. D ra y to n an d h is w ife , b y d ea th , and th o ir d a u g h te r , M iss E s th e r D ra y to n by h er g o in g to re s id e in E n g la n d , and a n o th e r m em b er J . I . D ow nie , w ho h as a lso le f t th e Is la n d , b u t th e re h ave been o b ta in ed 3 new m em b ers , so th a t o u r n u m b e r is now 19 loca l m em b ers and 2 n o n -re s id e n t m em b ers w ho live a t G re n a d a . A n a p p lic a tio n fo r m em b ersh ip by M r. F i tz P a t r ic k w as se n t on to H e a d q u a r te r s by M r. D ra y to n p re v io u s ly to h is d e a th , b u t th is d ip lo m a has n o t y e t been rece iv ed .

D u rin g th e p a s t y e a r o w in g to illn ess o u r la te P re s id e n t w as u n ab le to d e liv e r m o re th a n tw o le c tu re s , b u t o u r V ic e -P re s id e n t , M r. G . C . W illia m s , filled th e g ap on th re e o ccasion s, a n d h is le c tu re s w ere w ell a tte n d e d an d m u ch a p p re c ia te d . A s M r. W illia m s has been ap p o in ted P re s id e n t fo r th is y e a r wo a re h o p efu l o f k ee p in g up th e r e g u la r m o n th ly le c tu re , a n d o u r new V ic e -P re s id e n t , M r. P . P . S p en ce r, h a s p ro m ised to t r y a n d h e lp , if n ece ssa ry , b u t he is e n d e a v o u rin g a t p re se n t to g e t th e m em b ers o f th e O rd e r o f th e S ta r in to som e so r t o f w o rk in g o rd e r .

To the President, Theosophical Society.


A S tu d y C lass a n d Q u estio n a n d A n sw er C irc le has been o p e ra t in g su ccessfu lly th ro u g h th e y e a r .

O u r S e c re ta ry is on a v is it to C a n a d a a n d M r. S p e n c e r, th e V ice - P re s id e n t , h as u n d e r ta k e n in h e r absen ce to a t te n d to th e fo rw a rd in g o f th is re p o r t , w h ich i t is hop ed w ill re a c h H e a d q u a r te r s in due tim e .

T he L ib r a r y has rece iv ed a g i f t o f 55 T h eo so ph ica l H ooks fro m o u r la te P re s id e n t’s co llec tio n , k in d ly p re s e n te d to th e L o d g e b v h is son, M r. V iv ia n F . D ra y to n , o f S t . L u c ia .

T he O fficer^ o f th e L o d g e fo r th e c u r r e n t y e a r a re as fo llo w s :M r. G . C lyd e W illia m s (P re s id e n t o f th e A ss is ta n t C o u r t o f

A p p e a l) , P r e s id e n t ; M r. P . P . S p e n c e r , V ic e - P r e s id e n t ; M iss W in if re d W illiam s, S e c re ta ry ; M r. C has. L . R o ss, T re a s u re r ; M r. A . P . S p e n ce r, L ib ra r ia n ; M r. H . A . L . Jo h n so n , M em b er o f C om m ittee, a lso com posed o f above m em b ers .A ddress : Winifreh Williams,

Sunnymeade, -- JIo». Secretary.I'in fold S treet,

Bridgetown, Barbados, IF./.

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To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .T he C a n a d ia n T h eo so p h ica l F e d e ra tio n , in sp ite o f th e loss o f

tw o L odges, one by d isso lu tio n a n d one b y t r a n s f e r , is ab le to re p o r t a n e t increase1 of m em b ersh ip an d th e c h a r te r in g o f one new L o dg e . F if ty -o n e new m em b ers w ere ad d ed to th e ro lls d u r in g th e y e a r , and a t th e p re s e n t tim e a m a jo r ity o f th e T h eo so p h is ts l iv in g in th e c e n tra l and w es te rn p a r ts o f C an ad a b e lo n g to th e F e d e ra tio n .

A n u m b er of p scu d o -T h eo so p h ica l an d sem i-o ccu lt o rg an iza tio n s have becom e a c tiv e in C an ad a d u r in g th e p a s t y e a r , b u t have fa iled to d raw on o u r m em b ersh ip , sh o w in g th a t as a w hole o u r m em b ers a re re a lly in e a rn e s t in th e e ffo rt to m ak e T h eo so ph y a liv in g p o w er in th e ir lives an d few a re a t t r a c te d by th e o ffe rin g s o f sp e c ta c u la r sh o r tcu ts to p e rfe c tio n .

A m on g th e L odges, H a rm o n y L o d g e o f L o n d o n , O n t., d ese rv es sp ecia l m e n tio n fo r h a v in g a tta in e d a 100 p e r c e n t in c rea se of m em b ersh ip d u r in g th e y ea r. I t s tw e n ty -o n e m em b ers now p lace it as th e second la rg e s t L o d g e of th e F e d e ra tio n , b u t a new lease of life in W a y f a r e r ’s L o dg e of W in n ip eg u n d e r th e re c e n tly a ssu m ed le a d e rsh ip of M rs . E th e l L a y to n b ids fa ir to m ak e th e race a c lose one d u r in g th e n e x t tw e lv e m o n th s . H e rm e s L o d g e of V an c o u v er , w ith o v e r one h u n d re d m em b ers, is the la rg e s t L o d g e in th e S o c ie ty w est of T o ro n to , an d is c a r ry in g on a la rg e and v a r ie d p ro g ra m m e of T h eo so ph ica l w o rk . K rish n a L o d g e of C a lg a ry , r e p o r ts a c tiv i ty in m a n y c h an n e ls , such as The S ta r ,L .O .O ., C o -M aso n ry , T he H u m an e S o c ie ty , C h ild W e lfa re , W o rld P ea c e , A n ti v iv isection , e tc ., in d ic a tin g an a t t i tu d e o f in ten se ap p re c ia tio n o f th e needs of h u m a n ity . T he m em b ers o f S ir iu s L o d g e , in sp ired an d lead by J a c k L og ie , h av e su c ce ssfu lly c o n d u c ted a S u m m er S choo l d e a lin g w ith T h eosophy a n d A llie d S u b je c ts , a t S u m m erla n d fo r tw o

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w eeks d u r in g A u g u s t. T h is is to be a p e rm a n e n t o rg a n iz a tio n an d is a t t r a c t in g c o n s id e rab le a tte n t io n fro m n o n -T h eo so p h is ts .

T he N o rth w e s t F e d e ra tio n o f T h eosoph ica l L o d g es, w h ich in c lu d es B r i t is h C olum bia , has th is y e a r b eg u n th e fo u n d a tio n o f a p e rm a n e n t T h eo so p h ica l C am p a t “ In d ra la y a ” on O rcas Is la n d , W a sh in g to n . T w e n ty -s ix ac re s o f lan d has been p u rc h a se d . P la n s fo r sev e ra l w eeks of co m m u n ity life an d in s tru c t io n in T h eo so p h y each y e a r , h av e been a p p ro v ed b y p ra c t ic a l ly a ll th e L o dg es in tht>, N o rth w e s t. I t is ex p ec ted t h a t m em b ers w ho a tte n d th e C am p a t O ja i, C a lifo rn ia , w ill be ab le to b r in g th e ir m essag es a n d in sp ira tio n to th o se w ho find th em se lv es u n ab le to m ak e th e lo n g e r t r ip and th u s In d ra la y a w ill serve as a seco n d ary d is t r ib u t in g c e n tre .

T he F e d e ra tio n h as been u n u su a lly fo r tu n a te th is p a s t y e a r in h a v in g v isits fro m M r. L . W . R o g e rs , M r. E d w . G a rd n e r an d B ishop A ru n d a le , G e n e ra l S e c re ta r ie s in th e i r re sp e c tiv e c o u n tr ie s , who g av e in sp ir in g a n d in s tru c t iv e se ries of le c tu re s , R u k m in i A ru n d a le , F r i t z K u n z , D o ra V a n G e ld e r K u n z , M rs. C h a rle s H am p to n a n d D r. N in a P ic k e t t a lso g av e le c tu re s in V a n c o u v e r u n d e r th e ausp ices o f th e F e d e ra tio n . To a ll o f th ese w e w ish to e x p re ss o u r s incere a p p re c ia tio n and o u r e a rn e s t d es ire th a t th e ir v is its be re p e a te d m an y tim es in th e fu tu re .

T ho C an ad ian T h eo so ph ica l B o o k C e n tre , w ith M r. C h a rle s P o t t e r as M an ag er , w as o rg an ize d d u r in g th e y e a r an d i t is h o p ed th a t th is w ill se rv e as a m eans of g ra d u a lly b u ild in g up a th o ro u g h ly effic ien t book busin ess, a d is tr ib u tin g c e n tre fo r T h eo so p h ica l books in C an ad a . T he H e a d q u a r te r s o f th e B ook C e n tre a re in V a n c o u v e r , B .C .

A n e ffo rt is b e in g m ad e to p e r f e c t p la n s w h ereb y th e F e d e ra tio n m a y p u b lish a sm all m a g az in e . O u r e ffo rts w ill be v e ry h u m b le an d th e m ag az in e v e ry u n p re te n tio u s , b u t, i t seem s h ig h tim e th a t th e T h eo so p h ica l w o rld be m ad e a w a re of th e fa c t th a t a la rg e an d ac tiv e sec tio n o f th e T heo so ph ica l m em b ersh ip in C an ad a is n o t in sy m p a th y w ith in to le ra n t an d u n b ro th e r ly a tta c k s on an y o n e , by th e T h eo so p h is ts o r o th e rw ise , an d is m o st e m p h a tic a lly en g ag ed in sy m p a th e tic su p p o r t o f th e le a d e rsh ip o f o u r R e v e re d P re s id e n t an d h e r p ro g ra m m e .

M ay th e tim e be n o t fa r d is ta n t w hen C a n a d a m ay once m ore w elcom e o u r B e lo v ed L e a d e r, an d m ay she be am o n g us m a n y , m an y y e a rs . T he F e d e ra tio n looks fo rw a rd to , and e a g e r ly a n tic ip a te s th e tim e w h en

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in th e p e rso n o f J id d u K r is h n a m u r t i , th e G re a t T each er, m ay p o u r H is M essage d ir e c t ly in to th e T h eo so ph ica l c e n tre s in C an ad a . M ay such a n e v e n t be in d eed c lose a t h a n d . I n th e m ean tim e w e p ra y th a t o u r e a rs a n d o u r h e a r ts be a le r t an d sen s itiv e to th e n eeds o f m a n k in d , t h a t th ro u g h us m o re h e lp m ay be re lea sed to a lle v ia te i ts ills .A ddress :

5 1 1 2 Maple Street, W illiam E . Duckerinu,Vancouver% Federation Secretary*

B ritish Columbia.

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To the P residen t, Theosophical Society.G reece , w hich w as m en tio n ed a t th e b eg in n in g o f th e h is to ry o f

th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty , has re su m e d its a c t iv i ty in J u n e , 1 9 2 3 , w hen a L o d g e P la to w as fo rm ed w ith th e h e lp o f th e T . S . in F ra n c e .

T he y o u n g an d e n th u s ia s tic fo u n d e rs o f th a t L o d g e had to q v e r- com e m a n y d ifficu lties . N o m e e tin g -p la c e , no m em b ers, no L ib ra ry fo r th e s tu d y a n d te a c h in g o f T h eo so p h y . S ix m o n th s w ere n eeded fo r o rg a n isa tio n an d th e g e t t in g o f n ew m em b ers .

S om e m em b ers o f th e fo rm e r ‘ s le e p in g ’ L o dg es A po llo an d H e rm e s , jo in ed th e fo u n d e rs o f L o d g e P la to a n d h e lp ed w ith g re a t s e a l.

B ooks w ere b o u g h t. M em b ers b eg an to s tu d y so as to be ab le to h e lp o th e rs . M eetin g s to o k p la c e r e g u la r ly tw ice a m on th fro m F e b ru a ry , 1 92 4 , in th e H a l l o f th e S o c ie ty fo r A rc h e o lo g y a t A th en s .

T h e m ee tin g s w ere a d v e rtis e d in th e p a p e rs and th is p u b lic ity re su lte d in in te re s t in g sonic in h a b ita n ts o f th e is lan d C y p re s . T hey m ad e en q u irie s a t A th en s an d fo rm e d a L o d g e Z enon : m ee tin g s how e v e r o n ly to o k p la c e d u r in g one y e a r an d th e L o dg e is a s leep in g one now .

A t th e end o f 1 9 2 4 tw o new L odg es w ere fo r m e d : A th e n a a t A th e n s a n d P y th a g o ra s in th e P y rc u s . T h ey h ave re m a in e d a c tiv e . T h e fo u r th L o d g e B la v a ts k y -O lc o tt w as fo rm ed in th e J u b ile e Y ea r, 1 9 2 5 .

A t th e end o f N o v em b er, 1 9 2 5 , M r. A . F . K n u d sen , w ho w as p a s s in g th r o u g h A th en s ad d ed to th e in te re s t o f o u r m e e tin g s . W e e k ly m e e tin g s now ta k e p lace .

T h e p e r io d 1 92 6 -2 7 has b een fu ll of a c tiv i ty . T he L o d g e s d id good w o rk a n d w e a ro h ap p y to say th a t th e L ib r a r y now c o n ta in s th re e h u n d re d v o lu m es .

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W c succeeded in g e t t in g a new lo c a li ty , c o n ta in in g th re e ro o m s a n d a h a ll, so th a t w e now h av e a n office, a l ib r a ry an d le c tu re ro o m besides th e h a ll .

A new L o d g e O rp h e u s m u st be a d d e d to th e lis t .W e look fo rw a rd w ith con fidence to th e n e a r fu tu r e an d w e hope

to see the )oirth o f a n o th e r L o d g e .Address :

N o. 2 0 t Homer Street,Athens^ Greece.

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To the P residen t, 'Jheosophical Society.I b eg to su b m it th e R e p o r t o f th e A d y a r L ib r a r y fo r th e y e a r 1 9 2 7 .W h en th e y e a r b eg an , P r o f . P . K . T e la n g , M .A ., L L .B ., w as

o ffic ia tin g a s D ire c to r , a n d I w as p ro . tc m . A ss is ta n t D ire c to r . O w in g to i l l -h e a l th , P r o f . T e la n g le f t A d y a r an d to o k u p re s id en ce a t B e n a re s . T h en he fo u n d i t in c o n v e n ie n t to d isc h a rg e h is d u tie s e ffic ien tly fro m th a t d is ta n ce , a n d th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee a p p o in te d m e as p ro . tem . D ire c to r . I to o k c h a rg e o f m y new p o sitio n on th e 1 s t o f M arch , 1 9 2 7 . P ro f . T c la n g ’s sch o la rsh ip , a b i l i ty and e x p e rien c e c o n tr ib u te d to m ain ta in in g th e d ig n ity o f th e D ire c to r ’s p o s itio n , so w ell s a fe g u a rd e d u n d e r a ll th e p re v io u s D ire c to rs , a lth o u g h P r o f . T e la n g cou ld n o t find tim e to p e rso n a lly su p e rv ise th e a ffa irs o f th e L ib ra ry e x cep t th ro u g h occasional v is its . I now ofEcr m y se rv ices to th e L ib r a r y w ith th e hop e th a t I w ill be ab le to fo llow th e p a th m a rk e d o u t b y m y p red ecesso rs , s te a d ily an d lo y a lly .

I n A u g u s t, 1927 , th e U n iv e rs ity o f M a d ra s o ffe red m e th e c h a ir o f S a n s k r i t in th e U n iv e rs ity . L a s t y e a r I w as in v ite d by th e U n iv e rs ity to d e liv e r a c o u rse o f le c tu re s , an d th is y e a r th e y o ffered m e a p e rm a n e n t p o s t in th e U n iv e rs ity . I a c ce p te d th a t o ffe r a n d I jo in ed d u ty on th e 2 2 n d o f A u g u s t. F ro m t h a t d a y I b eg an to se rv e th e A d y a r L ib r a r y as H o n o ra ry D ire c to r . O w in g to th e h ea v y w o rk w hich m y new a p p o in tm e n t d em an d ed o f m e in th e U n iv e rs ity , I found i t b e t te r to h av e a sc h o la r to a ss is t m e in th e L ib r a r y , so th a t th e efficiency o f th e L ib r a r y m ay n o t b e im p a ire d th ro u g h m y in a b il i ty to d ev o te a su ffic ien tly lo n g t im e in th e L ib ra ry , as I h a d been d o in g b e fo re .

E v e n b efo re I w as o ffered th e P ro fe s so rsh ip in th e U n iv e rs ity o f M a d ra s , th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee h ad sa n c tio n e d th e a p p o in tm e n t o f a n A ss is ta n t in th e L ib ra ry . So I reco m m en d ed th e n am e of M r. T . R . C h in ta m a n i fo r th e p o s t o f an a s s is ta n t in th e L ib ra ry , in th e E a s te rn


S ec tio n . H e h o ld s th e D eg ree o f B .A . H o n s , o f th e M a d ra s U n iv e rs ity , in S a n s k r i t , an d a f te r h is g ra d u a tio n , he w as a R e se a rch S tu d e n t in th e U n iv e rs ity fo r th re e y e a rs . H e h as s tu d ied S a n s k r i t a t hom e, a p a r t fro m h is U n iv e rs ity C ourse , an d h e k now s how to re c ite th e V e d a s a c co rd in g to th e o rth o d o x m e th o d . T he re su lts o f h is re se a rc h e s in th e U n iv e rs ity fo r th e la s t three» y ea rs , I h av e sa tisfied m y se lf , is a v a lu ab le c o n tr ib u tio n to m o d ern S a n s k r i t ic S tu d ie s . H e has s tu d ie d G e rm a n u n d e r m e, an d in v ario u s w ay s h e h as boon asso c ia ted w ith m e in m y sc h o la rly a c tiv itie s a f te r I cam e to A d y a r . T h e E x e c u tiv e C o m m itte e san c tio n ed m y reco m m en d a tio n , an d he b eg an to w o rk in th e L ib ra ry fro m th e 1st o f S e p te m b e r . H is w o rk h as been v e ry sa tis fa c to ry . H o is a ss is tin g m e in th e p u b lic a tio n o f th e c a ta lo g u e of th e m a n u sc r ip ts .

M r. B . S . l ia m a su b b ic r , the A ss is ta n t L ib ra r ia n , w as d o in g a ll th e office w o rk of th e L ib ra ry u n d e r P r o f . T c la n g . N ow he co n tin u es to do th e sam e w ork u n d e r m y p e rso n a l su p e rv is io n . H e is a lso e n g a g e d in a r ra n g in g th e books in th e -v a r io u s ro o m s. H e h as been u n ifo rm ly h a rd w o rk in g an d d ev o ted to h is d u ty in th e L ib r a r y . H e h as fin ished th e a r ra n g e m e n t o f th e books in th e R e a d in g R oo m S ec tio n ( th e W e s te rn S ec tio n ). T he books a rc r e -a r r a n g e d a n d n u m b ered , and th e w ho le w o rk is v e ry a r t is t ic a l ly e x e c u te d u n d e r th e g u id an ce of D r. J . H . C ousins. N ow M r. R a m a su b b ie r is e n g a g e d in a r ra n g in g th e books in th e m ain room of th e E a s te rn S ec tio n . H e fo llo w s th e sam e p lan as in th e W e s te rn S ec tio n as su g g es ted by D r . C ousins. T he w o rk is p ro ceed ing s te a d ily an d ra p id ly , and a ll th e books w ill soon be a r ra n g e d in a v e ry o rd e r ly w ay .

T he a rra n g e m e n t o f th e books in the E a s te rn S ec tio n is a d ifficu lt p ro b lem in co m p ariso n to th a t in th e W e s te rn S ec tio n . P ro p e r acco m m o d atio n fo r th e books is a m a t te r w hich is c a u s in g som e a n x ie ty to m e. T he books a re d is tr ib u te d in fo u r d if fe re n t p laces . T his m ak es it m u ch m o re d ifficu lt to g iv e p ro p e r a t te n t io n to th e k e e p in g of books in sa fe an d good co n d itio n . I f books co u ld be k e p t in a m o re co m p ac t w ay , th e a tte n d e rs can d u s t th e sh e lves, an d th e books k ep t in p ro p e r co n d itio n a n d sa fe ty , m uch m ore ea s ily th a n now . T h is m a t te r is re ce iv in g m y a tte n t io n , an d w ith p ro p e r g u id an ce fro m th e V ice- P re s id e n t, I hope to be ab le to m ak e som e a r ra n g e m e n t soon.

W h e n th e la s t R e p o r t w as su b m itte d , th e f irs t p a r t o f th e c a ta lo g u e o f th e m a n u sc r ip ts in th e L ib ra ry w as re a d y fo j th e p u b lic . T h e

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p r in t in g o f th e second p a r t w as im m e d ia te ly ta k e n u p , and i t is n e a r in g c o m p le tio n . I t w ill be re a d y in a co u p le o f m o n th s . P a n d its T . Y . Y e n k a ta ra m a S a s tr i an d T. t t . S esh ad ri S a rm a have been u n sp a rin g in th e i r w o rk to rev ise th e p re ss co p y o f th e c a ta lo g u e . P a n d it N . R a m a n a th a S a s tr i w as n o t k e e p in g good h e a lth in th e b eg in n in g of th e y e a r , an d I a ss ig n ed to h im v a rio u s p ieces o f m isce llaneo us w o rk . N ow h e is in good h e a lth a g a in , a n d he is en g ag ed w ith P a n d it T . V . Y e n k a ta ra m a S a s tr i in re v is in g th e final p o r tio n o f th e c a ta lo g u e th a t is now in th e p re s s . P a n d i t T . R . S e sh a d r i S a rm a is now e n g ag ed in re g is te r in g S a n s k r i t books an d m a n u sc r ip ts , an d w rit in g o u t th e p re ss c o p y of th e w o rk th a t is n e x t to be ta k e n up fo r p u b lic a tio n . I n h an d lin g th e m a n u sc r ip ts th a t a re on a v a r ie ty of su b jec ts , an d in rev is in g th e p re ss co p y o f th e c a ta lo g u e , th e P a n d its h av e show n a g re a t w id th o f le a rn in g and a m eth o d in ex ecu tio n . A l i t t le m ore p erso na l a tte n tio n fro m m e w ou ld h ave avo id ed a few sm all lapses th a t h av e c re p t in to th e c a ta lo g u e . B u t as I w as su b jec t to v e ry f re q u e n t a tta c k s o f m a la r ia l fe v e r t i l l J u ly , I cou ld n o t go th ro u g h th e p ress cop y an d th e p ro o f sh eets w ith th e sam e c a re and a tte n t io n th a t is n eeded . B u t a ll such d e fe c ts w ill be rem ed ied in th e fo rm of a sm all ap p en d ix .

T he A d y a r L ib ra ry has p u b lish ed fo u r vo lum es o f th e M in o r U p a n ish a d s , a lo n g w ith tho c o m m e n ta ry o f U p a n ish a d b ra h m a v o g in . T h e re s till re m a in th e Sam ny& sopanishad to be p ub lish ed w ith th e c o m m e n ta ry , th o u g h D r . F . 0 . S c h ra d e r has a lre a d y p u b lish ed th e te x t . I w ish to ta k e u p th e p u b lic a tio n o f th is p a r t of th e U p a n ish a d s soon a f te r th e c a ta lo g u e w ill be re a d y . W e have in th e L ib r a r y s t i ll m a n u sc r ip ts o f o v e r 75 U p a n ish a d s , n o t y e t p u b lish ed a n d l i t t le k n o w n to th e w o rld . T he p u b lic a tio n of these U p a n ish a d s a lso in som e d efin ite o rd e r m ay be ta k e n up in due co u rse .

T he y e a r ’s C o llec tio n o f tn a n u sc r ip ts co m p rises o f th o se cop ied fro m p r iv a te o w n ers an d fro m th e M a d ra s G o v e rn m e n t O r ie n ta l M a n u sc r ip ts L ib ra ry . O u r th a n k s a re due to th e C u ra to r o f th is L ib r a r y fo r th e fa c ilit ie s he has a ffo rd ed in g e t t in g th e m a n u sc r ip ts co p ied .

I t is now som e y e a rs since an y o rg an ise d a t te m p t w as m ade by th e L ib ra ry to sea rch fo r new m a n u sc r ip ts . T he L ib ra ry w as in r e c e n t y e a rs b u y in g , o r g e t t in g t r a n s c r ip ts o f, m a n u sc r ip ts th a t cam e in o u r w ay . I w ish to su g g e s t th a t i t w ou ld be v e ry u se fu l to send o u t a

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sea rch p a r ty in S o o th I n d ia fo r a sy s te m a tic co llec tio n of m a n u sc r ip ts . T he p a r ty th a t w as sen t by th e G o v e rn m en t M a n u sc rip ts L ib ra ry h as p re p a re d th e w ay . 1 th in k th a t th is y e a r a p a r ty m ay be sen t o u t by th is L ib ra ry .

I su b jo in a re p o r t by M r. R am asu b b ie r. th e A ss is ta n t L ib ra r ia n , w hich g iv es d e ta ils re g a rd in g th e a d d itio n to th e L ib r a r y an d th e use w hich th e p u b lic h av e m ade o f th e L ib ra ry . [ m u s t also r e p o r t to th e P re s id e n t th a t a ll th e m em b ers o f th e L ib ra ry s ta ff h av e done v e ry s a tis fa c to ry w o rk d u r in g th e y e a r .

O u r th a n k s a re due to th e c u ra to rs o f th e C e n tra l L ib ra ry , B a ro d a , S a m sk r it P u b lic a tio n D e p a rtm e n t, T r iv a n d ru m , G o v e rn m en t O rie n ta l L ib ra ry , M y so re and M a d u ra T am il S a n g h a m w ho have ex ch an g ed th e ir p u b lic a tio n s w ith o u rs , an d to a few g en tle m e n w ho h av e p re se n te d books to th e L ib ra ry .

P r o f . R u d o lf O tto o f th e M a rb u rg U n iv e rs ity , G e rm a n y , cam e to A d y a r an d s ta y e d h e re as a g u e s t o f th e L ib ra ry fo r fo u r d ay s . T he o th e r sch o la rs also w ho v is ite d th e L ib r a r y h av e sp ok en h ig h ly o f th e co llec tio n h e re a n d o f th e w ay in w h ich th e m a n u sc r ip ts a re k e p t . T he L ib ra ry h as a good re p u ta tio n th ro u g h o u t th e w o rld . To m a in ta in th is re p u ta tio n , I th in k th a t a s o r t of so c ia lisa tio n is n ece ssa ry . O u r re so u rces a re lim ite d an d we c a n n o t m ak e th e co llec tio n u p - to -d a te in a ll th e su b jec ts . So i t w ill be b e t te r to c o n c e n tra te o u r a tte n t io n on books re la t in g to a n c ie n t c iv iliz a tio n s .

C . K u n h a n R a j a ,

Hon. D irector .

A dditions to the L ib ra ry .— 92 books an d 9 p am p h le ts in p r in te d vo lu m es an d 22 tra n s c r ib e d w o rk s in th e fo rm of M S S . v o lum es w ere ad d ed to th e E a s te rn S ec tio n . The a d d itio n to th e W e s te rn S ec tio n co m p rises o f 466 books an d 136 p am p h le ts in p r in te d vo lum es, to ta l l in g in a ll , 558 books an d 145 p am p h le ts .

T he fo llo w in g a re th e nam es of W o rk s tra n sc r ib e d fo r the L ib ra ry :

(1 ) T a n tra s ik h a m a n i, X C h a p ., (2 ) S a n g lta ra tn R k a ra , (3 ) P ad m a - c h a r ita m * , (4 ) K a v e r ip a t ta n a v a is y a M ah a tm y am ,* (5 ) M u k u n d a V ila s a ,t

T H E A D Y A H L IB R A R Y 21?(6 ) L alit& rchanapaddhati t , (7 ) R a s ik a ra sa y a n a m , (8 ) S a k a lg g a m a sa ra - sa n g ra h a h , (9) V a ik h a n a sa g rh y a B h asy am , (1 0 ) J in a sen ach & ry am ah s- p u ran a m , (1 1 ) S a n g lta sa n g ra h a c h in ta m a n i t , ^12) T ftp asav a tsa ra ja , (1 3 ) A m a ra v y a k h y a n a m t . (1 4 ) S id d h a n ta p ra k a s ik a , (15) V a k y a p a d ly a tlk f t, (1 6 ) V y a k a ra n a s i it ra s , (17) S rn g & n ip rak asah *, (18 ) A jita g a m a *, (1 9 ) D ik sh a d a rsa m +, (20 ) V ija y ln d ra p a ra ja y a h *, (2 1 ) M u n isu v ra tak flv y am *, (2 2 ) M a k u ta g a m a h .*

O f th e se th e s ta r -m a rk e d ones a re co m p le te w o rk s . T he d a g g e r m ark ed w ere re s to ra tio n s fro m th e o r ig in a l p a lm le a f M S S . o f th e A d y a r L ib ra ry , as th e y w ou ld o th e rw ise be c ru m b led to p ieces o w ing to th e i r w orn o u t co n d itio n . N o. 12 T a p a sa v a tsa rg ja is a P o to g ra p h o rd e re d from K asse d e r P re u ss isc h e n S ta a tsb ib lio th ek , B e rlin .

Tw o copies o f M a h a b h a ra ta M S S . (V a n a p a rv a ) an d one M S . g iv in g th e d e sc r ip tio n of A d h y a y a s in th e sam e h ave been le n t to th e B h a n d a rk a r O rie n ta l R e se a rch In s t i tu te , P o o n a , to c o lla te w ith , fo r its c r i tic a l ed itio n of M ah ab h a ra ta and 2 vo lum es o f Ja v A k h v a S a m h ita to th e E d ito r of the G ac k w a d ’s O rien ta l S erie s , B a ro d a C e n tra l L ib ra ry D ep a rtm e n t fo r p u b lica tio n .

Donations. —E astern Section : B ooks w ere d o n a ted by G o v e rn m en t P ress , A llahab ad , M r. M . K rish n a n , The C e n tra l L ib ra ry , B a ro d a , M r. A ta l B . G hosh A gam & nusandhftnasam iti, D r. J . H . C ousins, T a n jo re S e rfo ji M ah a ra j S a ra v a ti M ahal, M r. B . D . S esh iich a rlu , M r. T . U. S esh ad ri S a rm a , E tta iv a p u ra m S am astan a in , S u p e rin te n d e n t, G o v e rn m en t P re s s , M a d ra s , M r. »1. R . A ria , D irec to r, A d v a r L ib ra ry , V a sa n ta In s t i tu te , M r. T im n ia ra ju S u b b a Kao, S u p e r in te n d e n t, G o v e rn m en t P re s s , N a g p u r , D r. A nn ie B e sa n t, S e c re ta ry , B h a ra ta S am aj,M r. T . V . V e n k a ta ra m a S a s tr i , M r. P . S a n k a ra S a rm a , M r. B . S . R am asu b b ie r, M r. P . A d in flrd y an a S a s tr i , M r. K a d a la n g u d i N atesa S a s tr i , M r. C. R a m iah and M r. V’ . S . K a tn a sa b h a p a ti .

Western Section : T heosoph ical P u b lish in g H ou se , D r. J a m e sH . C ousins, M r. M . K rish n a n , M r. C . J in a ra ja d a sa , M r. E ll is , M r. A . do P e n a G il, D r. A nn ie B e sa n t, M r. A . S ch w a rz , A u s tra lia n S ec tio n , T .S ., B ishop M useu m , H o n o lu lu , M r. P a v r i , A h m ad iy a A n ju m a n - i- I s h a a t Is la m , M iss J e lis a v a Y a v ra , Y ug oslav ia , D n iv e rs ity o f I l l in o is , U . S . A ., D r. P . K . K ocst, M r. J . R . A ria , M r. 8 . K . P a r th a - a r a th i , C h r is tia n P u b lish in g C o m p an y , M r. D . H . van L a b b e r to n ,

22 0 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T .S .

M r. A . F - K n u d sen , M r. C . V . S h a h , M r. K . N a t a r a j an , D r . I . J . S .T a r a - p o re v a la , M r. R . N a te sa n , M r. J . L A ra th o o n , P ro fe s s o r O tto , E d it io n i A d y a r , S q u a re R a p p , P a r is , G o v e rn m e n t P re s s , W a sh in g to n , M issou rs U n iv e rs ity , M r. H e g le r , G o v e rn m en t o f In d ia C e n tra l P u b lic a tio n B ra n c h , G o v e rn m en t P re s s , T riv a n d ra m , O b e rlian C o llege , M iss A . J . W illso n , V isv a b h ilra ti , In d ia n S ta r H e a d q u a r te r s , B h a n d a rk a r O rie n ta l R e se a rch I n s t i tu te , M r. K . V . N a te s ie r , M r. P . S a m b a m u rti, M r. A iy asw am i S a s tr i , M r. I I . P e n d e r , M r. D . H . S te w a rd , M r. S . S r in i - v a s ie r , A sso c ia tio n of H eb re w T h eo so p h is ts , B oston M useum of F in e A r ts , and T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty in E n g la n d . T he re s t of th e acq u is itio n s w ere b o u g h t.

B in din g .— 375 books w ere bound d u r in g th e y e a r u n d e r re p o r t .Use o f the L ib ra ry .— 2 ,3 5 3 v o lu m es w ere co n su lted in th e L ib ra ry

by V is ito rs and R e s id e n ts o f A d y a r as a g a in s t 1 ,177 la s t y e a r . T h e d u p lic a te T heo so ph ica l books and books on F ic tio n used to be fre e ly le n t to the re s id e n t m em b ers of A d y a r an d to th e S ta ff o f th e N a tio n a l T h eosoph ica l S ch o o l a n d C o lleg e , A d y a r . T he S ta ff an d S tu d e n ts of th e B ra h m a v id y ilsh ram a on reco m m en d a tio n b y D r . C ousins and o th e r O r ie n ta l S ch o la rs on th e re c o m m en d a tio n o f D r. K u n h a n R a ja b o rro w books fro m th e L ib ra ry . T he n u m b e r of v o lum es th u s le n t o u t th is y e a r is 1921 an d a lm o s t a ll of th em h av e been re tu rn e d an d th e re m a in in g few a re b e in g re tu rn e d in th e ir due tim e .

Exchange.— T he u su a l ex ch an g e re la tio n sh ip in th e m a t te r o f sen d in g A n n u a l R e p o r ts to th e v a rio u s L ib ra r ie s o f th e w o rld has been k e p t up . T he L ib ra ry has a lso sen t its la s t p u b lic a tio n to tho se In s t i tu t io n s th a t h av e b een sen d in g th e ir s in ex ch an g e to th e A d y a r L ib ra ry .

T he F in a n c ia l S ta te m e n t o f R e c e ip ts and E x p en ses fo r th e y e a r 1927 is a p p en d ed h e re w ith .

B . S . R a m a s u b b i e r ,

A sst . L ib ra ria n ►

BOOKS PUBLISHED DURING 1927[Only a few Sections have sent in lists. The oomplete

record is much larger than that which appears here.—P.T.S.]

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T ra n s la t io n s , in F re n c h , o f th e fo llo w in g b o o k s h a v e b een p u b lish e d by L a F a m ille Theosophique d u r in g th e y e a r i 926— i 927.

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To the P resident, Theosophical Society.T h e s ix th le c tu re -se ss io n o f th e B ra h m a v id y a A sh ra

on O c to b e r 3 . T he w o rk o f th e session is n o ta b le in in c lu d in g a co u rse o f s y n th e tic s tu d ie s o f th e W il l b y v a r io u s m em b ers o f th e A sh ra m a . T he co u rse aroBe o u t o f a su g g e s tio n fro m th e C hohan K . H . to M r. A . 0 . H u m e in 1882 th a t a co m p ariso n o f th e tea c h in g o f S ch o p e n h a u e r an d th e A rh a ts on th e W ill w o u ld be v a lu ab le . T he sy lla b u s n o t o n ly c a rr ie s o u t th is su g g e s tio n , b u t g ro u p s a ro u n d i t th e W ill-p h ilo so p h y o f th e w o rld . G ood fo r tu n e b ro u g h t a G erm an s tu d e n t , F ra u le in S . L e id tk e , th is session w ho has p re se n te d S ch o p en h a u e r ’s p h ilo so p h y d ire c t fro m th e o r ig in a l . T he so jo u rn o f D r . a n d M rs . H a n d y (o f th e B ish o p M useum , H o n o lu lu ) a t A d y a r h as e n r ic h ed th e w o rk an d re c o rd s o f th e A sh ram a w ith e x c e e d in g ly v a lu ab le c o n tr i b u tio n s . D r H a n d y h as g iv en a cou rse of le c tu re s on 44 C u ltu re : I t s L ife a n d F o rm s ,” w hich am o u n ts to an a d ju s tm e n t o f e th n o lo g y (h is sp ec ia l p ro fe ss io n a l su b jec t) to T heo so ph ica l fu n d a m e n ta ls . H e h as a lso c o n d u c ted a g ro u p -s tu d y of 44 T h eo so ph y and S c ien ce ” . M rs . H a n d y h as g iv en a le c tu re -c o u rse on 44 T he D ra m a o f th e F u tu r e ,” a n d c la sses in d ra m a tic ex p re ss io n . M iss B a r r ie h as b eg u n a co u rse in 44 E v o lu t io n a ry P sy c h o lo g y ” and P ro fe s s o r B . K a ja g o p a la n in 44 T he G ro w th o f H is to ry ” . C o u rses b eg u n in p re v io u s sessions a re b e in g am p lified b y o th e r le c tu re rs .

D r . B c sa n t v is ited th e A sh ram a e a r ly in th e session an d em p hasised th e d e s ira b ili ty o f each N a tio n a l S ec tio n of th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty sen d in g a s tu d e n t to th e A sh ram a . M ean w h ile , th o u g h n u m b ers a re sm a ll a t A d y a r , th e w o rk is e x p a n d in g fro m th e c e n tre to o th e r p a r ts o f th e w o rld . M r. A . de la P e n a G il, a f te r th re e sessions a t A d y a r , h as fo u n d ed b ra n c h e s o f th e A sh ra m a a t M a d rid an d B a rc e lo n a on h is w ay hom o to M exico . S im ila r g ro u p s a re fo rm in g in F in la n d , A u s tr ia a n d H o lla n d .

•J a m e s H . C o u s i n s ,P rin cipa l.

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To the President, Theosophical Society .I h ave p le a su re in su b m ittin g to you a r e p o r t on th e a c tiv itie s o f

th e L ondon C e n tre o f th e T h eo so ph ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity a t th e end o f i ts f irs t sc h o la s tic y e a r (tw o te rm s o n ly ) .

T h e p o licy th a t h as g u id ed U9 in o u r w o rk has been to g u a rd a g a in s t c ry s ta l l is a t io n in to a n y fo rm of in s t i tu t io n . N o d efin ite a cad em ic o rg a n is a tio n has been a tte m p te d ; no n am e g iven to o u r C e n tre e x c e p t t h a t o f “ affilia ted C e n tre ” ; no t i t l e assu m ed by th e d ire c to r in c h a rg e ; n o r e g u la r s ta ff a p p o in te d in th e te a c h in g o r le c tu r in g d e p a r tm e n t.

W e h av e fe l t th a t o u r w o rk lay e sp ec ia lly in th re e d irec tio n s :1. To d iffu se a true idea o f w h at, as far as can bo k n ow n at

p resen t, the T. W . U. w ill rep resen t in the econ om y of the n ew c iv ilisa t io n .

2. To g iv e a sc ien tific presen tation of T h eosop h ica l k n o w led g e , th u s ten d in g to hasten the com p letio n of fifth race sc ien ce, and prepare sc ien tif ic m in d s for the sc ien ce of the n ew age.

3. To gather togeth er in tu itiv e stu d en ts and g ive them sp ecia lh e lp .

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th e T h eo so p h ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity has been th e T h eo so p h ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity A sso cia tio n . F o u n d e d as a re v iv a l o f th e T h eo so ph ica l F e llo w sh ip o f E d u c a tio n by M r. B a il l ie -W e a v e r in 192 3 , i t has ta k e n new life w ith th e o p e n in g o f th e L o n d o n C e n tre an d has sp re a d ra p id ly n o t o n ly in G re a t B r i ta in b u t a lso in E u ro p e a n d th e U n ite d S ta te s . E n t i r e ly in d e p e n d e n t o f th e T .W .U ., so as to leave fu ll freed o m to th e l a t t e r , it fills th e sam e ro le as th e v a rio u s A sso c ia tio n s fo r th e ad v a n c e m e n t o f sc ience in re la tio n to th e o rd in a ry U n iv e rs it ie s . A body in te rm e d ia te b e tw een th e p u b lic an d th e T . W . U . fo r th e d iffu sion

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o f its c u l tu re , it h as a lre a d y se rv ed i ts p u rp o se b y h e lp in g to o rg an iselec tu re s g iv en d u r in g a to u r o f th e P ro v in c e s in S c o tla n d in M archan d in S w itz e r la n d in A p ril , in te re s t in g U n iv e rs ity P ro fe s so rs an d s tu d e n ts , in v itin g te a c h e rs and ed u c a tio n is ts , d iffu s in g l i te r a tu re , e tc .

T he A sso c ia tio n has sp read ra p id ly ab ro ad , so th a t S ec tio n a lo rg an isa tio n h as been possib le in e ig h teen c o u n tr ie s . Tn A m erica it n u m b ers n e a r ly one th o u san d m em b ers ; in F ra n c e fivo h u n d re d ; in G re a t B rita in o v e r six h u n d re d . T each e rs , n o t a ll of w hom a reT h co so ph ists , jo in i t becau se of th e e d u c a tio n a l id ea ls i t s tan d s fo r , an d e d u c a tio n a l a u th o r it ie s ev ince s ign s of in te re s t .

W ith in th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty le c tu re s on th e T . W . U . a re c o n tin u a lly be in g a sk ed fo r by L odges, a n d N a tio n a l L e c tu re rs a re in c lu d in g th em in th e ir sy llab u ses .

A p a r t fro m th e re g u la r co u rses a t B ro m p to n R oad (w hich a re d e a lt w ith in th e n e x t S ec tio n ) le c tu re s have been g iv en by m y se lf on su b jec ts c o n n ec te d w ith th e T r W . U . on th ir ty - s e v e n occasions. A lm o st a ll th e se le c tu re s w ere p u b lic , th e re m a in d e r to L odg es o r p r iv a te c irc les (E . S . fo r e x a m p le ) .

T he to u r in E n g la n d and S c o tla n d (M arch , 1927) in c lu d ed le c tu re s in L iv e rp o o l, C o lw vn B ay , M an ch es te r, B irm in g h a m , G la sg o w , E d in b u rg h , B ra d fo rd , L eeds, tw o o r th re e m ee tin g s b e in g h eld in each of th e se to w n s . T he m o st in te re s t in g fe a tu re of th e to u r w as th e o p p o r tu n ity affo rd ed m e, a t B ra d fo rd , to g ive ev idence b e fo re th e E d u c a tio n a l C om m ission o f th e In d e p e n d e n t L a b o u r P a r ty , as a re s u l t o f w hich th e m em b ers o f th e C om m ission ex p ressed th e ir in te n tio n o f b as in g th e ir r e p o r t on th e T heosoph ical d o c tr in e of ed u c a tio n w h ich I h a d ex p o u n d ed .

I n L iv e rp o o l a co u rse of six le c tu re s w as a r ra n g e d , an d d e liv e red by m e in one of th e U n iv e rs ity »Colleges, on 44 T he P sy c h o lo g y of M an’s E v o lu tio n T h is h as led to an in v ita t io n fro m th e In s t i tu te fo r P h ilo so p h ic a l S tu d ie s in th e U n iv e rs ity to le c tu re b efo re its m em bers n e x t w in te r .

I n G lasg ow and L eed s th e le c tu re s I g av e on 44 T he U n iv e rs ity o f th e N ew A g e ” w ere p re s id e d o v e r by U n iv e rs ity P ro fe s so rs (in G lasg ow th e P ro fe s so r of E d u c a tio n ) an d d e liv e re d in U n iv e rs ity H a lls .

I a lso g av e one o f th e official le c tu re s on 46 T he P sy c h o lo g y o f th e N ew E d u c a t io n ” a t th e A n n u a l C o n fe ren ce of th e N a tio n a l U n io n

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o f W om en T each ers , a n u m b er o f m em b ers a f te rw a rd s e x p re s s in g , th ro u g h th e S e c re ta ry of th e U n io n , th e ir w ish to rem a in in to u ch w ith o u r w o rk .

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I n th e tw o te rm s (S p r in g a n d S u m m er) d u r in g w h ich th e T h eo - soph ica l U n iv e rs ity R o o m s h av e been o p en to s tu d e n ts th e r e g u la r co u rses h av e co m prised s ix ty -se v e n le c tu re s . T h ree sp ecia l g a th e r in g s fo r s tu d e n ts w ere a lso o rg a n ise d d u r in g v a c a tio n s ; a w eek in J a n u a r y , a fo r tn ig h t in M ay and a w eek fo llo w in g th e T . S . C on v en tio n in J u n e . A t th e la s t tw o w e w ere h o n o u re d in h a v in g as le c tu re rs M r. J in a - r& jadflsa, w ho g av e th re e le c tu re s on A n c ie n t S a m s k r it l i te r a tu re , D r . A n n ie B esan t w ho g av e one on “ S u b -h u m a n an d H u m a n in P sy c h o a n a ly s is ,” and D r . G . S . A ru n d a le w ho gav e tw o on “ T he R e a l in E d u c a tio n ” . M r. E . L ._ G a rd n e r a lso le c tu re d on “ H u m a n In tu i t io n an d A n g e lic C o -o p e ra tio n A n u m ero u s au d ien ce w as g a th e re d on th ese sp ecia l occasions, as show n by ap p en d ed s ta tis t ic s .

T h e re g u la r co u rses h av e been v a r io u s ly a tte n d e d , th e firs t te rm m o re n u m ero u s ly th a n th e second , th e “ F o r tn ig h t ” and C o n v en tio n “ W e e k ” w hose p ro g ra m m e s h ad been p u b lish ed b efo re th e o p en in g o f th e second te rm , h a v in g d ra w n som e of th e s tu d e n ts fro m th e o rd in a ry le c tu re s .

I t h as seem ed to us th a t in o rd e r to p re p a re th e sc ien tific m in d fo r th e science o f th e new ag e i t w as n ec e ssa ry to co m p le te th a t of th e o ld , i.e ., to close th e cy c le o f evo lu tio n ism by th e inc lusio n in i t o f s p ir itu a l m an . P re s e n t -d a y p sy c h o lo g y h as fo u nd th e t ru e n a tu re of m an to be sp ir i tu a l . T he law o f sp ir itu a l ev o lu tio n can th e re fo re be fo rm u la te d in sc ien tific te rm s , i,£ ., th e fa c ts o f th a t ev o lu tio n c a n be fo u n d in th e field o f p h en o m en a k n o w n to an d v erifiab le by science, th e p la n e o f p h y s ica l b ra in consciousness. W h e n th e u n ity o f ev o lu tio n is c o m p le te fo r th e sc ien tis t, th e sc ience o f th e O ne L ife can be accep ted a n d ta u g h t .

W ith th e h e lp of a few co lleag u es wo h av e o u tlin e d th is p sy c h o lo g y o f m a n ’s ev o lu tio n . I t w ill a p p e a r in te x t book fo rm . I n c o u rse of tim e th is “ te a m w o rk ” w ill, I hope , g iv e in c re a s in g ly good re su lts , fo r i t w ill be d ifficu lt to d isp u te th e v a lu e of a b o d y of a c c u ra te ly d escrib ed

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p h en o m en a w hich a re c o rro b o ra te d on sev era l d is t in c t lin es o f in v e s tig a t io n . T he B la v a ts k y L e c tu re o f 1927 g iv es a b r ie f o u tl in e o f th is p sy ch o lo g y .

I n a series of ta lk s g iv en to a g ro u p of le c tu re rs and te a c h e rs in N o v em b er an d D ecem b er we exam in ed an d d iscussed th e a ll- im p o r ta n t su b je c t o f m e th o d , d efin ing w ith as m u ch p rec isio n as possib le th e c h an g es in o u tlo o k and m e th o d w h ich th e science of the O ne L ife w ill b r in g a b o u t in th e m ain b ran ch es of le a rn in g . T hese ta lk s also m ay p ro v id e m a te r ia l fo r a book .

I t h as seem ed to m e th a t th e sam e d eg re e of sc ien tific a c cu ra c y w as n o t av a ila b le in th e rea lm o f n a tu ra l sc ience as in th e sciences o f m an . T he re se a rc h w o rk u n d e r ta k e n w ith th e h e lp of p sych ic in v e s tig a tio n b y th e sc ien tific g ro u p a lre a d y fo rm ed in L ondon cou ld n o t, in m y o p in io n , be g iven o u t p u b lic ly in th e nam e o f th e T . W . U . U n til p sy ch ic s a re su ffic ien tly tra in e d to becom e re liab le 44 in s tru m e n ts 99 of re se a rc h , w hose fa c u l ty can be ch eck ed by th e o rd in a ry sc ie n tis t, o r u n ti l th e sc ie n tis t is h im se lf a t r a in e d c la irv o y a n t ab le to ch eck h is ow n re su lts an d to fo rm u la te v erifiab le h y p o th e se s an d law s, th e p u b lic a tio n o f su ch in v e s tig a tio n s w ou ld in e v ita b ly p ro d u c e re a c tio n s in sc ien tific c irc le s an d ra ise u n n e ce ssa ry o b stac le s in th e w ay o f th e fu tu re T h co so p h ica l U n iv e rs ity . H e re a g a in th e c irc le o f fif th -ra c e sc ience has to be c lo sed b e fo re th e sc ience o f th e new ag e can be tau g h t* W e hop e o u r sc ien tific c o llea g u e s w ill do th is fo r n o n -h u m an as i t is b eing done fo r h u m an e v o lu tio n .

T h e re fo re , w h ils t n o t d isc o u ra g in g p sy ch ic re se a rc h n o r e x c lu d in g th e o re tic a l sp e cu la tio n on n a tu ra l sc ience b y sc ie n tis ts v e rse d in T h eo so p h y , w e h av e con fin ed o u rse lv e s to th e sc iences o f m an , in w h ich f a r - re a c h in g re su lts can be m o re im m e d ia te ly o b ta in e d , a n d I am h a p p y to n o te th e e n th u s ia s tic c o -o p e ra tio n o f a g ro u p o f co lleag u es . I n such a sh o r t tim e c o m p a ra tiv e ly l i t t le co u ld be done ; m u ch re m a in s fo r th e fu tu re . W e g r a te f u l ly a c k n o w led g e th e e n c o u ra g e m e n t rece ivod fro m T h eo so p h ica l le a d e rs , e sp ec ia lly th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry o f th e T .S . in E n g la n d ; and w e w o u ld a lso m en tio n h ere th e m a rk e d in te re s t o f th e g en e ra l p u b lic . T he re sp o n se o f o u ts id e au d ien ces , in U n iv e rs itie s a n d am o n g th e c u l tu re d p u b lic , h as been even w a rm e r th a n t h a t o f T heoso ph ica l c irc le s . T h e sc ience o f m an ’s s p ir itu a l ev o lu tio n e v id e n tly m ee ts an d sa tisfies th e ten d en c ie s o f th e m ind sc ience an d th e f irs t


ex ig en c ies of th e new in tu it io n . I b e liev e th a t in a s h o r t tim e , th ro u g h th e w o rk o f th is U n iv e rs ity , fu r th e r e d b y th e T .W .U . A ., a so lid fo u n d a tio n m ay be la id in th e consc iou sn ess o f th e in te lle c tu a l (ffite, on w hich i t w ill bo possib le to b u ild th e sc ience o f th e O ne L ife .

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T he m o st im p o r ta n t p a r t o f o u r w o rk p e rh a p s is th e tr a in in g of s tu d e n ts ; fo r th is is th e h ig h e r c u l tu re , th e e sse n tia l ta s k o f th e U n iv e rs i ty . A T lieosoph ieal U n iv e rs ity sh o u ld t r a in in them th e fa c u l ty of in tu itio n , an d i t is d o u b tfu l w h e th e r th is can be done, even in an e le m e n ta ry w ay , u n less i t is a p p lie d to life as a w ho le and n o t o n ly to k n o w led g e . T h is is o n ly possib le , w e believe , in an A sh ram a o r C o lleg e , w here s tu d e n ts sp en d th e g r e a te r p a r t o f th e d ay .

T he se lec tio n an d t r a in in g o f s tu d e n ts sp e c ia lly g if te d in in tu it iv e p o w ers is a n ecess ity fo r th is w o rk , so t h a t as in th e co u rse o f tim e th e T h eo so ph ica l e d u c a t io n a l ' sy s tem is evo lv ed th e re shou ld be a s ta ff o f t r a in e d te a c h e rs w ho can p u t t h a t sy s tem in to p ra c tic e in th e v ario u s g ra d e s o f a ffilia ted schoo ls as w ell as in th e U n iv e rs ity i ts e lf .

T he tim e a t o u r d isp o sa l h as o f cou rse been to o sh o r t fo r a n y re c o rd o f re su lts to be p oss ib le , n o r p e rh a p s h as o u r w o rk y e t a t t r a c te d those w ho w ill be th e rea l s tu d e n ts o f th e T h eo so p h ica l W o rld U n iv e rs ity .

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A sso c ia tio n w as fo rm e d in J a n u a r y , 1927 , fo r th e d issem in a tio n o f th e U n iv e rs ity id ea . I m ad e a su m m e r v ac a tio n to u r fro m M a d ra s to K a s h m ir a n d b ack a n d g av e p u b lic le c tu re s in a n u m b er o f c it ie s . N e a r ly th r e e h u n d re d ., m em b ers h a v e jo in e d th e A sso c ia tio n , a n d c o r re sp o n d e n ts h av e been a p p o in te d in th e m a jo r c u l tu ra l a re a s . C o m m u n ica tio n is m a in ta in e d b y c irc u la rs a n d p a m p h le ts p e n d in g th e e s ta b lish m e n t o f a m a g az in e a n d th e fu tu r e w o rk o f o rg a n iz in g th e U n iv e rs ity .

J a m e s H . C o u s i n s ,

O rganizing Secretary.

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To the President, Theosophical Society .G eneral.— T he n u m b er o f in s t i tu t io n s u n d e r th e T ru s t a re 11 as

a g a in s t 12 la s t y e a r , d u e to th e re m o v a l o f th e N a rm a d a E n g lish S chool a t S h u k la t i r t l i f ro m th e l is t o f a ffilia ted in s t i tu t io n s an d th e c lo sin g u p o f th e M o n tesso ri S choo l a n d C ra f t S hed a t A d y a r and th e ad d itio n o f th e T h eo soph ica l S choo l a t A llah ab ad to th e lis t o f a ffilia ted in s t i tu tio n s u n d e r the m a n a g e m e n t o f a co m m ittee ap p ro v ed by th e T ru s t w ith M r. S a n k a ra S a ra n as its e n e rg e tic S e c re ta ry . T h e re is an a p p lic a tio n fro m a w ell e s tab lish e d g ir ls school a t M an g a lo re fo r re c o g n itio n an d a ffilia tion w hich has been fa v o u ra b ly con sidered b y th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee o f th e T ru s t , in a cco rd an ce w ith th e re so lu tio n o f th e T ru s t a t i ts A n n u a l M ee tin g la s t y e a r , and i t has to be f in a lly co n s id e red and sa n c tio n e d a t th e m e e tin g o f th is y e a r . T he re p o r ts o f th e v ario u s in s t i tu t io n s m ay be su m m arised as fo llo w s :

Constituent In stitu tion s.— N ational Theosophical School and College, A d y a r . T he S choo l has g ro w n in n u m b e r to 279 an d th e g ir ls sec tio n now co n sis ts o f 74 g ir ls . T he P r in c ip a l r e p o r ts th a t th e in s t i tu t io n is re c e iv in g a co n sid e rab le am o u n t o f n o tice fro m th e p u b lic and th e n u m b er o f a p p lic a tio n s fo r ad m issio n is in c re a s in g e v e ry y e a r .

Theosophical Collegiate School, B enares .— T h o u g h no re p o r t h as been rece iv ed , th e school has f u r th e r e s tab lish ed i ts re p u ta tio n in N o r th e r n In d ia an d enh an ced th e re p u ta tio n o f th e T ru s t .

The Theosophical N ational G irls' School and College, Benares .— T he In s t i tu t io n w hich is now u n d e r th e ab le P rin c ip a lsh ip of M rs . P a d m a b a i B . S a n jiv a R ao , r e p o r ts s a tis fa c to ry p ro g re ss .

The N ational G irls' School, M adras .— T he n u m b er o f s tu d e n ts in th e school is 2 7 0 . M iss E . B . N ob le , th e P r in c ip a l o f th e S ch o o l, h a s been aw ay on sick leave a n d M iss P a lm e r has been th e a c tin g

2 3 6 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . 8 .

P r in c ip a l . M iss N o b le ta k e s c h a rg e fro m J a n u a r y , 1 92 8 . A s th e school is s i tu a te d in a r ic h p a r t o f M a d ra s , som e e ffo r t shou ld be m ad e to c o lle c t m o n ey fro m th e p a re n ts o f th e g ir ls re c e iv in g in s tru c tio n , to m eet th e d efic it o f th e in s ti tu tio n w h ich a m o u n ts to R s . 5 ,0 0 0 p e r y e a r a n d w h ich is a t p re se n t m e t b y th e T ru s t . T he e s tim a ted asse ts o f th e in s t i tu t io n a re R s . 3 7 ,3 4 8 -1 -4 .

The Theosophical College, M adanapalle.— T he fo u r th y e a r o f th e B .A . C lass w as o pen ed d u r in g th e y e a r an d th e C o llege d e p a r tm e n t h as 160 s tu d e n ts on th e ro lls . T he n u m b e r of s tu d e n ts in th e school has n o t c h an g ed a p p re c ia b ly since la s t y e a r . A g ir ls ’ h o ste l w ith ab o u t a dozen s tu d e n ts h as been s ta r te d d u r in g tho y e a r . T he in s t i tu t io n w hich is w ell k n o w n fo r i ts v illa g e a c tiv itie s an d .other a sp ec ts o f socia l serv ice , has fu r th e r e x te n d e d i ts w o rk by d ig g in g tre n c h e s fo r d ra in a g e an d w a te r in g th e s tre e ts in th e n e ig h b o u rin g v illag e . T he E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee , on a r e p o r t fro m th e P r in c ip a l , h as d ec ided to c o n v e r t th e schppl in to an e n tire ly re s id e n tia l one, in v iew of th e fa c t th a t th e D is tr ic t B o a rd is d es iro u s of s ta r t in g a H ig h S choo l u n d e r i ts m an ag em en t.

A ffiliated Institu tions .— The Theosophical School, Allahabad , r e p o r ts ra p id d ev e lo p m en ts d u r in g th e y e a r . I t now ow ns 13 ac re s o f lan d w ith a b ig b u ild in g an d a sm all b u n g a lo w co n ta in ed th e re in .

The Sanathana D harm a High Schooly B havnagar , re p o r ts v e ry s a tis fa c to ry p ro g re ss . T he to ta l n u m b e r o f s tu d e n ts is 8 3 1 .

The M aruna Gounder N ational G ir ls 9 School, Coimbatore.— T h e P r in c ip a l re p o r ts th a t th e school c a n n o t be c a rr ie d on u n d e r the p re s e n t c ircu m stan ces o f incom e an d ad v ises th e schoo l to be h an d ed o ver to th e M u n ic ip a li ty — th e o w n e rsh ip o f th e lan d an d b u ild in g s re m a in in g w ith th e T ru s t . T he E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee is in v e s tig a tin g th e p o ss ib il i ty o f th e fu tu re o f th e school.

The N ational Sindhi School, H yderabad , r e p o r ts s a t is fa c to ry p ro g re s s in ev e ry w ay . T he n u m b er o f p u p ils in th e in s t i tu t io n is 105 in c lu d in g 11 g ir ls .

The Shri Sarasw ati Pathasala , Kumbakonam , r e p o r ts s a tis fa c to ry p ro g re s s . T h e finances of th e school a re v e ry p re ca r io u s . T he E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee h as dec ided to ta k e over the m a n ag e m e n t fro m th e C o m m ittee a p p o in ted th r e e y e a rs ago an d h an d i t o v e r to a C o m m ittee of th e local L o dg e o f th e T . S ., w h ich h as p ro m ised to c a r ry on the m a n ag e m e n t of

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th e in s t i tu t io n . T he ro u g h e s tim a te d v a lu e o f la n d and b u ild in g s , e tc ., is p u t d ow n as R s . 2 5 ,5 0 0 .

Finances.— T h e d o n a tio n s th is y e a r w ere o n ly R s . 5 ,9 0 4 -1 -1 0 as a g a in s t R s . 1 0 ,4 0 9 -1 -0 o f la s t y e a r and R s . 2 9 ,1 6 9 -1 5 -2 th e y e a r b e fo re la s t.

D u r in g th e y e a r th e S e c re ta ry s ta r te d a schem e c a lle d th e F if ty R u p e e p e r y e a r F u n d w ith th e id e a o f g e t t in g a T h ou sand such su b scrib e rs fro m th e v a r io u s p a r ts of In d ia , b r in g in g in an incom e o f R s . 5 0 ,0 0 0 a y e a r . I t w ou ld be a m p le fo r th e e d u c a tio n a l w o rk o f th e T ru s t . B u t in v iew of th e sp ec ia l a p p e a l m ad e b y D r . (.». S . A ru n d a le , fo r th e P u b lic P u rp o s e s F u n d on b e h a lf o f th e P re s id e n t o f th e T ru s t , th e schem e w as h e ld in ab ey an ce an d n o t p u sh ed fo rw a rd . I f th e T ru s t a p p ro v es o f th e sch em e, i t m ay be d ev e lo p ed d u r in g th e y e a r 1 928 , w ith th e h e lp o f th e m em b ers o f th e T ru s t in th e v ario u s p a r ts o f In d ia . I t m ay co n fid en tly be h o p ed th a t th e schem e m a y succeed .

F in a l ly I h av e to re c o rd h e re th e p a ss in g a w a y o f S ir T . S ad as iv ie r, an h o n o red m em b er o f th e T ru s t , in th e m o n th o f N o v em b er th is y e a r .

Y a d u n a n d a n P r a s a d , M .A . ( ( ’a n t a b . ) ,B .S c . ( L o n d o n & A l l . ) ,

Hon. Secretary , Theosophical Filucational Trust.

“ K R I S H N l S H R A M ”

A l l a h a b a d

To the President, Tkeosophical Society.“ K rish n ftsh ram ” a n d th e T h eo so ph iea l S chool w hich is h o u sed

th e re , a ro se q u ite u n e x p e c te d ly . T he am b itio n of A llah ab ad T heo - so p h ists a few y e a rs ag o w as no m o re th a n to h a v e a sm a ll h a ll o f th e ir ow n on a p lo t o f lan d w h ich , th o u g h b e a u tifu l ly s itu a te d , is o n ly a few h u n d re d y a rd s sq u a re . B u t, d u r in g th e Ju b ile e C on v en tio n K ris h n a ji show ed us th e v ision o f a s tro n g centre, w ith m uch lan d a n d n u m ero u s a c tiv itie s . W e d e te rm in e d to do o u r best to m a te r ia lise i t .

I n F e b ru a ry , 1926 , o u r v en e ra b le P re s id e n t v is ited A lla h a b ad an d , k n o w in g of K r is h n a ji ’s w ish , p u rch a se d a bun g alo w , w ith fo u rtee n ac res o f lan d , w hich w as t i l l r e c e n tly th e residence of a H ig h C o u rt J u d g e , and is s i tu a te d on th e b an k s o f th e G an g es , a few m in u te s ’ w a lk fro m th e A llah ab ad U n iv e rs ity a n d th e P r a y a g R a ilw a y S ta tio n . T he p ro p e r ty w as fo rm e r ly k no w n as “ R iv e r V iew ” ; i t h as been re -n am ed “ K rish n ftsh ra m ” and h as becom e th e c h ie f c e n tre fo r a ll T heosoph iea l an d S ta r a c tiv itie s in A lla h a b a d .

I n N o v em b er, 1926 , a school fo r l i t t l e c h ild ren w as s ta r te d in th ese p rem ises , w ith e ig h t c h ild ren a n d tw o tea c h e rs— M rs. L . M . P e a rc o an d an In d ia n la d y . A f te r one y e a r ’s w o rk we h av e n e a r ly s ix ty c h ild re n an d six te a c h e rs , one o f w hom , M iss L isl H e rb a ts c h e k , h as com e o u t to u s fro m D r . M o n tesso ri’s ow n m odel schoo l in V ie n n a . T he p u b lic an d th e p re ss h ave been g en e ro u s to us in th e ir a p p re c ia tio n of th e w o rk done a n d th e school has rece iv ed G o v e rn m en t re c o g n itio n an d a g ra n t- in - a id . T h e re is a c lam o u r fo r a H o s te l, an d , fu n d s p e rm itt in g , we sh a ll h av e one soon, fo r we h av e w ith us M rs . N . G . P a r a n jp e and h e r d a u g h te r M iss A n asu y a P a ra n jp e , w ho h av e had ex p e rien ce o f su ch w o rk in C aw n p o ro and M a d ra s .

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I n A p r i l , 1 9 2 7 , o v e r tw e n ty ac res o f lan d a d jo in in g th e a sh ra m w as fo r sa le . O ne o f o n r m em b ers acq u ired th is p lo t , in th e hope th a t som e d a y i t m ig h t be needed fo r th e f u r th e r d ev e lo p m en t o f th is g ro w in g c e n tre , a n d o n r P re s id e n t has p e rm itte d th e lan d to be n am ed “ Y a su n ta V a t i k a ” in h e r h o n o u r. I t is p ro b ab le th a t o th e r ex ten s iv e p lo ts in th e n e ig h b o u rh o o d w ill be ad d ed to th e e s ta te as tim e goes on .i i »3? W h a te v e r success h as been ach iev ed is duo to th e in sp ira tio n rece iv ed fro m K r is h n a ji an d th e c o n s ta n t e n c o u ra g e m e n t a n d fin an c ia l s u p p o r t o f D r . B e sa n t. W e o n ly p ra y th a t we m a y p ro v e w o rth y of th e t r u s t rep o sed in us, a n d th a t th is u n d e r ta k in g m ay re a lly becom e a c e n tre o f fo rce fo r th e a c h iev em en t o f th e m o tto of th e school, “ L ive N o b ly ” .

T H E O L C O T T P A N C H A M A F L I E E S C H O O L S

( From. 16th December, 1926 to 15th Deccm bet, 1927)

To the P resident, Theosophical Society.I h ave th e h o n o u r to su b m it th e fo llo w in g b r ie f U e p o r t o f th e O lc o tt

P a n c h a m a F re e S chools fo r th e y e a r e n d in g l5 t l i D ecem b er, 1 927 .T h is y e a r i t fa lls to m y lo t to r e p o r t on th e w o rk of th e o n ly tw o

schoo ls now le f t w ith us.T h o u g h th e g a ra g e in th e H .P .B . M em o ria l F re e S choo l w as

c o n v e rte d to a c lass room la s t y e a r , y e t i t w as a p ro b lem to m ak e a d eq u a te p ro v ision to acco m m o d ate a ll th e c lasses. O n th e f irs t o f O c to b e r la s t w e o p en ed a now th a tch e d sh ed w ith p u cca flo o rin g , th u s m a k in g ro o m fo r one m ore c la ss . A s s ta te d in th e la s t y e a r ’s R e p o r t , m uch o f th e co n g es tio n in th e O lc o tt F re e S choo l w as re lie v e d b y th e a d d itio n o f th e th re e th a tc h e d sheds. B n t la te r we fo u nd th a t th e m ain b u ild in g i ts e lf , b e in g v e ry o ld , is in a d an g e ro u s co n d itio n , liab le to co llap se a t a n y tim e . H en c e M r. A . S ch w a rz su g g e s ted th a t we m ig h t p u ll th a t d ow n an d e re c t a new one in i ts p lace . T he co s t o f th e new s tru c tu re is e s tim a te d to a b o u t R s . 2 ,3 0 0 a n d th e G o v e rn m e n t h as san c tio n ed th e g r a n t o f h a lf th a t a m o u n t, p ro v id e d we can m ee t th e o th e r h a lf .

D u r in g th e p a s t y e a r u n d e r re p o r t, th e schools c o n tin u ed to be c a rr ie d on e ffic ien tly as in p re v io u s y e a rs . I n one o f th e In s p e c tio n B oo k s, w e find th e re m a rk s “ G e n e ra l co n d itio n co n tin u es to be efficient ” a n d “ th is is one o f th e b e s t schoo ls in th is ra n g e , if n o t in th is d is t r ic t

T he d a ily a tte n d a n c e o f th e p u p ils has been f a i r ly s a tis fa c to ry th o u g h th e n u m b e r of p u p ils on th e ro l l in th e H .P .B . M em o ria l F re e S chool h a s fa lle n d ow n th is y e a r due to a la r g e r n u m b e r, th a n u su a l, oi th e e ld e r ly c h ild re n b e in g ta k e n aw ay b y th e ir p a re n ts to h e lp th e m in e a rn in g th e i r liv e lih o o d .

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ii P e rso n a l h y g ien e is re c e iv in g p a r t ic u la r a tte n t io n . N e c e ss ity fo r th is is b e in g e x p la in e d bo th b y p re c e p ts an d e x a m p le s .” • T he A d y a r B a b y W elcom e In s t i tu t io n is of a v e ry w elcom e h e lp to th e O lc o tt F re e S chool in th is re sp e c t. B a th in g is m ade co m p u lso ry in o u r schools. T h e h e a l th of th e te a c h e rs a lso h as been fa i r ly good th ro u g h o u t th e y e a r . O ne o f o u r v e ry ab le la d y - te a c h e rs h ad to leav e us in N o v em b er, because of th e close p ro x im ity o f h e r m o th e rh o o d .

In s t ru c t io n in th e th re e IP s an d o th e r a llie d su b jec ts has gone on s te a d ily as in p rev io u s y ea rs . W e h ad a tw o d a y s ’ C on feren ce of o u r te a c h e rs in S e p te m b e r an d rev ised th e schem e of s tu d ies t r y in g to su it i t to o u r c h ild re n . T he few a r t is t ic an d m an u a l su b jec ts lik e d iffe ren t k in d s o f d ra w in g , lea f w o rk , c la y -m o d e llin g , an d sew in g a re re c e iv in g due a tte n t io n . T he a r t s an d c ra f ts c o m p e titio n w hich w e had in con n ec tio n w ith o u r P re s id e n t’s la s t b ir th d a y w as a novel ex p e rim e n t in o u r in s titu tio n s . Lt. w as a p le a su re to o b serv e th e k een n ess and en th u sia sm th e c h ild re n evinced th en . A ll th e c h ild re n too k p a r t in th is an d en jo y ed them selv es th o ro u g h ly . N ow th e c h ild re n a re sh ow ing g re a te r in te re s t to w a rd s tho se su b jec ts . S p in n in g and w eav in g c lasses a re d o in g g oo d w o rk u n d er th e su p erv is io n o f o u r u n tir in g w o rk e r , S ri P e rn m tn a , “ w ho is free b o th w ith h e r p u rse an d se rv ice ” . I n th is con n ec tio n o u r th a n k s a re due to o u r good fr ie n d M r. C. N . S u b ra h m a n y a Iy e r fo r en ab lin g us to c a r ry on these c lasses by h is m o n e ta ry h e lp . H e re I m ay m en tion th a t in th e Y o u th W eek A r ts and C ra f ts E x h ib itio n h e ld in J a n u a r y la s t, b o th o f o u r schools w ere re c ip ie n ts of a s ilv e r m ed al and a c e rtif ic a te o f m e r it each fro m th e h an d s of th e H o n . M r. A . R a n g a n n th a m , th e O lc o tt F re e S chool fo r lea f w o rk , sp in n in g and w eav in g , th e H .P .B . M em oria l F re e School fo r th e d iffe re n t k in d s of d ra w in g an d c la y -m o d e ll in g .

S ev en teen o f th e p u p ils , w ho have passed o u t o f o u r schools a re h e lp ed to p ro secu te th e ir h ig h e r ed u c a tio n .

T he d a ily d is tr ib u tio n o f m id d ay food rem ain s a n ecess ity fo r the c h ild re n .

T he g a rd en s cou ld n o t be p ro p e r ly m a in ta in e d because of th e la c k of w a te r fa c ilitie s , th e w ells g e t t in g d r ie d up a n d w a te r b e ing sca rce .

In m y la s t R e p o r t a m en tio n w as m ade of a d o n a tio n of a b o u t 900 y a rd s of c lo th fo r o u r A m in a’s b ir th d a y . T h ey w ere c o n v e rte d in to k u r ta s and th e c h ild re n w ere g iv en tw o each , one on th e 8 th o f

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N o v e m b e r, 1 92 6 , and th e o th e r on th e 2 4 th o f J a n u a r y th is y e a r . O nce a g a in w e h a v e rece iv ed 4 0 0 y a rd s o f c lo th . W e h av e y e t to find th e m oney to m ee t th e ta i lo r in g ex p en ses .

1 7 th o f F e b ru a ry , o u r b e lo v ed C o lo n e l’s D ay , w as a d ay o f im p o rta n c e to o u r schoo ls . T he te a c h e rs an d th e c h ild re n h ad sp o r ts o n th e o ccasion , w hen u se fu l p riz e s w e re g iv en . A f te r th e sp o r ts an d g am es , e a ta b le s w ere d is tr ib u te d to th e c h ild re n .

O n th e 3 rd o f M ay , th e schools c e le b ra te d th e g re a t S h iv a ji M a h a ra ja ’s te rq e n te n a ry b ir th d a y . A f te r th e fu n c tio n w as over, sw ee ts a n d f ru i ts , w h ich w ere k in d ly se n t to us b y th e B ir th d a y C o m m ittee , w ere d is t r ib u te d to th e c h ild re n .

D u r in g S e p te m b e r , a th re e d a y s ’ t r ip to th e S ev en P a g o d a s w as a r r a n g e d fo r th e te a c h e rs , to fo s te r a s p ir i t o f u n ity , h ap p in ess an d se rv ice a m o n g s t th e m . I w ish w e co u ld a r ra n g e m o re such cam p s. T h e c h ild re n v e ry sa d ly la c k th is e n jo y m e n t o f th e o p e n -a ir c a m p -life , w h ich is th e m ain essence o f S c o u tin g . So f a r th e y h ad o n ly one o r tw o a f te rn o o n h ik e s . I t w ill be o f v e ry g re a t h e lp in th e ir c h a ra c te r b u ild in g a n d re m o v in g a lo t o f th e ir “ d e p re s se d n e ss ,” i f w e cou ld find m ean s to ta k e th e m o u t a n d g iv e th e m th e benefits o f o p e n -a ir cam p a c tiv it ie s . I believe th a t th e o r ig in a l id ea w ith w h ich S c o u tin g w as s ta r te d b y th e C h ie f S co u t w as to h e lp m a in ly th e c h ild re n o f th e s lum s.

A m in a 's B ir th d a y w as a so u rce o f g r e a t h ap p in ess an d jo y to th e c h ild re n . T h ey w ere v e ry a c tiv e w ith th e i r p ro cessio n s , b h a jan a s , m e e tin g s , v a r ie ty e n te r ta in m e n ts , sp o r ts , a r t s an d c ra f ts c o m p e titio n s a n d c am p in g , th ese a c tiv i t ie s c o v e rin g o v e r tw o o r th re e d a y s . O n th e n ig h t o f 1 st of O c to b e r, th e c h ild re n o f th e O lc o tt F re e S ch o o l e n te r ta in e d ab o u t 500 v il la g e rs o f th e n e ig h b o u rin g p a r ts w ith a d ra m a a n d o th e r v a r ie ty item s . O n th a t d a y a new shed w as o pen ed by M issM . W . B a r r ie a t th e H . P . B . M e m o r ia l ,F re e S ch o o l. O ne sm a ll fa c t I am te m p te d to m en tio n h e re . I n re sp o n se to a l e t t e r o f D r . G . S . A ru n d a le in th e Theosophy in In d ia , g iv in g su g g es tio n s as to how to c e le b ra te o u r P re s id e n t’s B ir th d a y , th e c h ild re n and te a c h e rs o f o u r sch o o ls co u ld n o t r e s t ra in th e e x p re ss io n o f th e i r d eep love an d g ra t i tu d e fo r th e M o th e r . T h ey co llec ted fro m a m o n g s t th e m se lv es a sm a ll a m o u n t o f m o n ey a n d su bscrib ed to th e P r e s id e n t ’s P u b l ic P u rp o se s F u n d , th e a m o u n t th o u g h v e ry sm a ll, b u t a to k en o f th e i r h u m b le love .

T H E O L C O T T P A N C H A M A F R E E S C H O O L S 2 4 3

B o th th e te a c h e rs an d c h ild re n h ad th e g re a t p r iv ile g e o f g iv in g re c e p tio n to th e ir b eloved A m in a and K r is h n a ji on th e ir r e tu r n to A d y a r on th e 3 1 s t o f O c to b e r . O ne m ay be su re th e h ap p in ess th ey f e l t th a t d ay w hen th e y h ad th o se tw o p e rso n s once m ore in th e i r m id s t a f te r a lo n g in te rv a l w ill re m a in w ith th em fo r m an y a d ay to com e.

E v e ry a t te m p t is m ade to m ak e th e c h ild re n feel free an d jo y o u s a n d th e school a p lace o f h ap p in ess fo r th em . E v e ry s tep is ta k e n to m ak e th e te a c h e rs re n d e r th e ir d u ty in a s p ir i t o f love an d se rv ice and w o rk fo r th e d isp e rs io n o f th e “ d e p re sse d n e ss ” and fo r th e h ap p in ess an d c h e e rfu ln e ss o f th e c h ild re n .

D u rin g th e p erio d u n d e r R e p o r t , I h av e m issed v e ry m uch th e v a lu ab le h e lp an d adv ice o f o u r g oo d fr ie n d M . R . t t y . C. N . S u b ra h m a n y a I y e r w ho w as aw ay fro m A d y a r in th e in te re s t o f h is h ea lth since J a n u a r y la s t. I h o p e now th a t he has re tu rn e d , he w ill soon ta k e h is p a r t once a g a in in th e w o rk of o u r schools. I n co n c lu sio n I o ffe r m y g ra te fu l th a n k s to ¡Sister P e ra m m a , w ho is a c tiv e ly h e lp in g m e an d to M r. A . S ch w a rz fo r th e lo v in g h e lp he h as been g iv in g m e th ro u g h o u t.

N u m b e r o f P u p il s on t h e R o l l o n 1st D e c e m b e r , 1927

Class Olcott Free | School | H.P.B. Memorial Free School Total

Boys Girls 1 Boys Girls Boys GirlsKindergarten 36 1

5 !IS 10 54 15

I Standard 35 21 Ì 42 16 77 3711 28 7 2-; 5 52 12

III 31 2• 23 3 54 5IV 29 1 ! 12 8 41 9V 21 1 9 1 30 2

Total 180 37 128 43 308 80Grand Total i217 1 1L71 388

M . K r is h n a n ,Superintendent.

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F R E E S C H O O L S

To the President and the B oard o f M anagers .O u r b a la n c e -sh e e t fo r th e fin an c ia l y e a r en d in g 3 1 s t M a rc h , 192 7 ,

show s a sm a ll d efic it of R s. 2 3 6 -0 -3 , as fo llo w s :E x p e n d itu re R s. 7 ,4 2 1 8 5In co m e . . . „ 7 ,1 8 5 8 2

Deficit . ... „ 236 0 3add D efic it fro m 1 9 2 5 -6 .............. 1 ,0 2 6 15 9

Balance to the dehit o f 1927-8 ... „ 1 ,2 6 3 0 0

A s th re e of o u r schoo ls w ere ta k e n o ver b y th e C o rp o ra tio n of M ad ras on J a n u a r y 1 st, 1 92 6 , th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew h ad to d ea l w ith th e re m a in in g tw o schoo ls o n ly , th e “ O lc o tt F re e S c h o o l,” A d y a r , an d th e “ H .P .B . M em o ria l S chool ” in K o d a m b a k a m , and g iv es an in d ic a tio n of o u r fin an c ia l re q u ire m e n ts in th e fu tu r e . A cc o rd in g to th e p a r tic u la rs shew n on “ In c o m e an d D isb u rse m e n t A cco u n t ” th e co s t of ru n n in g th ese tw o schoo ls am o u n ts a p p ro x im a te ly to R s. 7 ,5 0 0 p e r an n u m , a g a in s t w hich w e m a y co u n t on a re g u la r incom e of :

R s. 2 ,0 0 0 fro m G ran ts-in -A id ,«,, 1 ,2 5 0 ,, I n te r e s t on o u r E n d o w m en t F u n d ,

3 ,2 5 0 ,

le a v in g a b a la n c e o f R s. 3 ,7 5 0 to R s. 4 ,0 0 0 to be cov ered by d o n a tio n s .I t is s a t is f a c to ry to no te th a t G ran ts-in -A id h ave risen from

R s . 1 ,6 49 in 1 9 2 5 -6 to R s. 2 ,1 5 0 in 1 9 2 6 -7 , a sign of effic ien t w o rk in g a n d o f a p p re c ia tio n b y th e G o v e rn m e n t E d u c a tio n a l D e p a r tm e n t.

R E P O R T O F T H E T R E A S U R E R , O L C O T T P A N C H A M A F R E E S C H O O L S 2 4 5

T he fo llo w in g c o m p a ra tiv e fig u res co n c e rn in g o u r incom e m a r in te re s t :

1925-6 1926-7D o n atio n s ... H e. 7 ,510 14 3 Its. 3,767 8 6G ra n ts - in -A id ... „ 1,649 0 0 „ 2 ,150 0 0I n te r e s t ... „ 1 ,332 14 3 „ 1,267 15 8

„ 10,492 12 6 ., 7 ,185 8 2

T he fa l l in g off in d o n a tio n s is to be r e g re t te d and s t i ll m o re th e fa c t th a t c o n tr ib u tio n s fro m In d ia am o u n t to less th a n o n e - th ird o f th e a m o u n t rece iv ed , o v e r tw o - th ird s c o m in g fro m E u ro p e a n and A m e rica n so u rces .

I n a d d itio n to o u r o rd in a ry e x p e n d itu re a sum of I ts . 1 ,2 5 0 to I ts . 1 ,5 0 0 w ill h av e to be sp e n t d u r in g th e c u r re n t y e a r fo r r e c o n s tru c tin g th e b u ild in g o f th e O lc o tt F re e S ch o o l a t A d y a r , w h ich , a f te r h a v in g se rv ed fo r th i r ty y e a rs , is in a s ta te o f co llap se . I f fu n d s p e rm it, i t is a lso d es irab le to b u ild a n o th e r schoo lroom a t th e H . P . B . M em oria l S ch o o l, th e e x is tin g acco m m o d atio n h a v in g becom e in su ffic ien t.

O u r fin an c ia l re q u ire m e n ts fo r 1 9 2 7 -8 a re ro u g h ly as fo llow s :D efic it fro m 1926-7 . . . . . . ... I ts . 1 ,2 6 3

„ of 1 9 2 7 -8 ... . . . . . . „ 4 ,0 0 0N ew B u ild in g a t O . F . 8 . ... . . . ,, 1 ,5 0 0

T o ta l ... „ 6 ,7 6 3

H e lp is u rg e n t ly n eed ed and we c lose th is R e p o r t w ith an e a rn e s t a p p ea l fo r co n tin u ed s u p p o r t of th e se d e se rv in g in s t i tu t io n s .

A d y a h , M a d r a s A . S c h w a r z ,30th November, 1927 Secretary-T reasu rer , O .P .F .S .

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IN C O M E A N D D IS B U R S E M E N T A C C O U N T F O R T H E Y E A R E N D I N G

DISBURSEMENTS Rs. A. P.To Teachers’ Salaries ... 4,458 2 3„ Superintendent’s Salary ... 900 0 0„ Servants’ Wages ... ... ... 252 8 0,, Books and Supplies ... ... ... 470 14 0„ Rent and Taxes 65 13 1„ Construction and Repairs 200 0 0„ Motor Cycle Account 743 1 9„ Discount, Collection and Exchange ... 10 2 4„ Teachers’ Provident Fund 71 10 0„ Miscellaneous Expenses ... 199 4 6„ Auditor’s Fee 50 ! 0 0

7,421 8 5„ Deficit carried forward front 1925.6 1,026 15 9

8,448 8 2

A. SCHWARZ,Adyab31st March, 1927 Secretary - Trea s urer

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O F T H E O L C O T T P A N C H A M A F R E E S C H O O L S 3 1 st M A R C H , 1927

INCOMEBy Donations ,, Grants-in-Aid „ Rent and Interest

„ Balance (Deficit) carried forward to new account l

l

Rb. A. P.3,767 8 63,160 0 01,267 15 87,186 8 21,263 0

j

0

8,448 8 2

Audited and found correct.G. NARASIMHAM,

Auditor.

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\!CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES I

1Re. j A. P.

j To Panchama Educational Fund Re. A. | j| Balance on 1st April, 1926 27,050 3 4 Ì

Leas: Value of Damodar and Tiruval- luvar School Properties handed over . to Madras Municipality 1,334 8 01

25,716 11 4: „ Food Fund :l Us. A. P.1 Balance on 1st April, 1926 439 1 4 I

Donations received 327 0 1 1!. 766 1 5 1

Less : Food Expenses 673 12 C 92 4 11„ Adoption Fund : Re. A. P.

' Balance on 1st April, 1926 1,408 10 5Less : School and College Fees of Pupils 216 0 0 1,192 10

1

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27,000 10i1i 8

Adyar

31st March, 1927A. SCHWARZ, Secretary-Treasurer

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F R E E S C H O O L S P E R 3 1 st M A R C H , 1927

PROPERTY AND ASSETS Rs. A. P.By Immovable Property 1,200 0 0

„ Movable do. 500 0 0» Govt. Pronotes Rb. 30,200 @ Rs. 60 18,120 0 0„ 5 % Bombay Municipal Debentures 1,000 0 0„ 6^ % Bombay Development Loan 2,563 0 0„ Imperial Bank of India, Madras 60 1 9„ Cash in hand 42 12 11,, Sundry Debtors and Creditors Account 2,251 12 0„ Income and Disbursement Account (Deficit) 1,263 0 0

27,000 10 8

Audited and found correct :G. NARASIMHAM,

A u d ito r .

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To the President, Theosophical Society.O nce m o re I have th e p le a su re of re p o r tin g a su b s ta n tia l g a in in

m em b ersh ip , th e in c rease fo r the y e a r a m o u n tin g to 1 07 , g iv in g us a to ta l of 50 K n ig h ts and 262 S q u ires , C om pan ions and P a g e s ; and w h ils t th e g re a te s t in c rea se has been in S y d n e y an d its su bu rb s, d ue m a in ly to y o u r ow n p re se n c e th e re , it is p le a s in g to no te th a t a lm o s t ev e ry c e n tre show s som e in c re a se in m em b ersh ip ; an d in a d d itio n o u r O rd e r has been es tab lish ed in 5 new C en tres , v iz .— in G o sn e lls , W . A . an d in K u r in g -g a i , M osm an, M a rr ic k v ille and W illo u g h b y , N .S .W .

I n A d e la id e , v e ry re a l an d co n sis ten t w o rk has been done fo r th e T . S . L o dg e , w h ils t a ssis tan ce has been g iv en to th e D ra m a tic C ro u p , h e lp g iven w ith a C o n ce rt in a id of one in need , an d m uch w o rk done fo r th e “ A ll N a tio n C hum M o v em en t,” a k in d of J u n io r L eag u e of N a tio n s , besides th e h o ld in g of m an y h a p p y g a th e r in g s . I n th e su b u rb o f R c d fe rn , th e n ecessity o f c h a ra c te r b u ild in g on th e p a r t of m em b ers h as been s tre sse d .

B risb an e re p o r ts a y e a r o f s te ad y w o rk . T he D ra m a tic G ro u p p ro d uced tw o P la y s , th e n e t p ro ceeds o f £ 1 6 -5 -0 being h an d ed over to th e C h ild re n ’s P la y g ro u n d A sso cia tio n ; one of th e P la y s b e in g a f t e r w ard s b ro ad cas ted fo r th e g e n e ra l b en e fit of lis te n e rs - in . T he G ro u p of S e rv e rs co n tin u es to p re p a re th e L e c tu re room fo r th e S u n d ay ev en in g m ee tin g s , a r ra n g in g the flow ers, ta k in g up co llec tions, a ss is tin g th e O rd e r of th e S ta r , e tc ., w h ils t th e K n ig h ts h av e ta k e n c h a rg e o f th e L o tu s C irc le , and th e R o u n d T ab le , as a w hole , gave g re a t a ssis tan ce a t th e L . C. C. F e te , besides m a k in g a d o n a tio n of £ 1 p e r m o n th , and in d iv id u a l m em b ers h e lp ed w ith th e w o rk of th e T . S . L o d g e , in v a r io u s w ays, and a ss is ted o u tsid e o rg an isa tio n s to a g re a t e x te n t.

L au n ces to n re p o r ts a v e ry successfu l y ear, m uch tim e b eing g iv en to p re p a ra t io n fo r a F a i r in a id of the S o c ie ty fo r P re v e n tio n o f C ru e lty to A n im als , fo r w hich th e sum of £ 2 0 w as ra ised .

In M elb o u rn e , w o rk fo r th e O rd e r of th e S ta r an d th e T . S . L o dg e h as gone on s te a d ily , and a g a in , in h o n o u r of th e b ir th d ay of o u r rev e red P ro te c to r , D r. A n n ie B e sa n t, a g if t ol

T H E R O U N D T A B L E I X A U S T R A L I A 251

¿ 1 6 , to g e th e r w ith a la rg e n um ber of g a rm en ts , th e w o rk of m em b ers’ ow n han d s, w as m ade to the F re e K in d e rg a r te n . D u rin g th e y e a r th re e v e ry successfu l P a r tie s w ere held , in o rd e r to g ive K n ig h ts and C om panions an o p p o r tu n ity of in tro d u c in g th e ir o u ts id e fr ie n d s and , a t th e sam e tim e , o f g e t t in g m ore in tim a te ly a c q u a in te d w ith each o th e r . T he la s t, be in g a F a n c y D ress a ffa ir , a t w hich a S h o r t P la y w rit te n by a m em ber, w as m ost su ccessfu lly p ro d u ced , w as g e n e ra lly acc la im ed as th e best g a th e r in g ev e r held .

In P e r th , m uch w ork co n tin u es to be done fo r th e T . S . L o d g e , an d k in d re d m ovem en ts, m an y o f th e m em bers h o ld in g office a n d g e n e ra lly w o rk in g th e re in , w h ils t th e y a rc now h a rd a t w ork in p re p a ra tio n fo r a P la y to be g iv en sh o r tly , in a id o f th e 46 A ctiv e S erv ice F u n d ” . A ¡Special m e e tin g w as h e ld in co m m em o ra tio n of D r. B c sa n t’s b ir th d a y a n d a g if t o f m oney m ade in h e r h o n o u r to the C h ild ren a t th e P a r k e rv i l le H om e. P e rh a p s the o u ts ta n d in g fe a tu re o f th e y e a r ’s w o rk w as th e fo rm a tio n of a new C en tro a t G osn e lls , g iv in g g re a t p ro m ise fo r th e fu tu re .

In S y d n e y , a g a in g re a t p ro g re ss lias been m ade, and th e en e rg ies of th e m em bers of th e B la v a ts k v L o d g e T able a re now b e in g tu rn e d in v a rio u s d irec tio n s . A g ro u p schem e of sp ecia lised w ork an d s tu d y has b een o rg an ise d , in c lu d in g D ra m a tic , S cien tific , S ocial S erv ice , A rt-E x p re s s io n a n d K in d e rg a r te n G ro u p s, fro m w hich m uch is ex p ec ted in th e fu tu re .

D u rin g th e y e a r the sum o f £ 10 w as g iven to th e F a r W e s t S easide H e a lth M ission, thu s en ab lin g a n u m b er o f c h ild re n to be g iv en a fo r tn ig h t ’s h o lid ay a t th e S ea ; w h ils t g re a t a tte n t io n is now' b e in g g iv en to th e h e lp in g o f the “ A ctiv e S erv ice F u n d

N ew T ables h av e been fo rm ed a t M osm an and a t M a rr ic k v ille , b u t no d e ta ils a re y e t to h an d .

The K u r in g -g a i and W illo u g h b y T ab les re p o r t an in c re a se in M em bersh ip , an d b e in g now firm ly e s tab lish e d , g ive ev e ry p ro m ise o f su ccessfn l wro rk «and a c tiv i ty in th e fu tu re .

W ith h e a r ty g re e tin g s to you , o u r v a lu ed S en io r K n ig h t , to o u r b elo ved P ro te c to r , and to a ll o u r fe llo w -m em b ers th ro u g h o u t th e W o rld , in th e hope th a t o u r O rd e r m ay co n tin u e to g ro w in s tre n g th and u se fu ln ess an d th u s becom e o f in c re a s in g se rv ice .

K n ig h t Tt Ar e t h , C hief K night f o r A u stra lia .

T H E O R D E R O F T H E B R O T H E R S O F S E R V I C E

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society.T he O rd e r th is y e a r , as in p a s t y e a rs , h as co n tin u ed i ts u su a l

se rv ices to v a r io u s d e p a r tm e n ts o f th e T h eo so ph ica l M ov em en t. T he c h ie f c o n tr ib u tio n is to th e w o rk o f e d u ca tio n , th e p rin c ip a l w o rk e rs in th e T h eo so p h ica l C o lleg e a n d S ch o o ls in In d ia b e in g m em b ers o f th e O rd e r . A s th e O rd e r p ay s su b s is tan ce a llo w an ces to th e w o rk e rs in e d u ca tio n , i t is obv ious th a t , i f th e d o n a tio n s fa ll in am o u n t, th e O rd e r is se rio u s ly h an d ic a p p e d . T h e q u ie t u n o b tru s iv e w o rk done by th e B ro th e rs o f th e h ig h es t g ra d e is b es t k n o w n to th e B ro th e r S e rv e r h e rse lf , w ho a lw a y s g iv es h e r w a rm e s t p ra ise to th e w o rk o f th e O rd e r .

C . JINAKÂJADÂSA,Secretary.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L F E L L O W S H I P I N A R T v S A N D C R A F T S

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .A v e ry p ro m is in g s ig n d u r in g th e y e a r has been th e sp r in g in g up

o f n u m b e rs o f sm a ll G ro u p s an d C e n tre s , each w ith th e i r ow n in d e p e n d e n t a n d o f te n o r ig in a l a c t iv i ty , a n d a re c o rd of in i t ia t iv e and e n th u s ia sm . T he n u m b e r of e n q u ir ie s fo r l is ts of p la y s , b o o k s, o r m u sic to h e lp in th e w o rk o f a llie d a c tiv i t ie s has a lso in c re a se d , w h ile m a n y m em b ers h av e done v a lu ab le w o rk in co n n ec tio n w ith o th e r o rg a n is a tio n s , in sp ir in g th e m to c a r r y o u t p ro g ra m m e s o f id e a lis tic ty p e .

B ooks an d m usic ad d ed to th e L ib r a r y d u r in g th e y e a r in c lu d e b o th th e w o rk o f a r t i s t m em b ers and m a te r ia l fo r h e lp in g b eg in n e rs to a c q u ire th e te c h n iq u e th e y need fo r freed o m in e x p re ss io n . T he m ost im p o r ta n t A rt as W ill and Idea b y th e P re s id e n t of th e fe llo w sh ip , M r. (-. J inarfljad& sa, has been w id e ly s tu d ied by m em b ers, in c re a s in g th e ir u n d e rs ta n d in g o f th e p lace and im p o r ta n c e of th e ir w o rk . S e v e ra l c o u n tr ie s and C e n tre s h av e had the p riv ile g e of a v is i t and a le c tu re fro m h im .

[n o rd e r to avo id o v e r la p p in g , it h as b een d ec id ed to in c o rp o ra te th e F e llo w sh ip in th e re -o rg a n is e d T h eo so p h ica l O rd e r of S e rv ic e , as th e n u c leu s o f i ts a r t se c tio n , an d to fa c il i ta te th e a r ra n g e m e n ts , th e a c tiv it ie s o f th e p a s t y e a r a re b rie f ly in d ic a te d in th e c o u n tr ie s re p re s e n ted . T he a c tiv it ie s o f th e fe llo w sh ip can be g au g ed b y th e w o rk done in th e v a r io u s c o u n tr io s .

A u stra lia . — S e v e ra l m em b ers h av e ta k e n p a r t in th e M id -d a y conc e r ts , in b ro a d c a s tin g , an d in a r r a n g in g m usic fo r T heo so ph ica l m ee tin g s .

A u str ia .— T he V ie n n a A r t L o d g e c o n tin u es v e ry ac tiv e , in c lu d in g m o st o f th e a r t s in i ts w o rk , w h ile F r a u A u n e r’s m u sica l w o rk fo r th e schoo ls, now in c lu d in g o th e r m u sic ian s, is s till e x te n d in g i ts field o f in flu en ce .

B elgium .— O rig in a l m u sica l an d d ra m a tic p ro d u c tio n s . A G re e k p la y has been t r a n s la te d in to E n g lish , and m usic p erfo rm ed * in E n g la n d as w ell as in B e lg iu m .


B u lg a ria .— M eetin g s am i exh ib itio n s in co llab o ra tio n w ith th e le a d in g a r t is ts o f th e c o u n try .

Czechoslovakia.— I l lu s t r a te d on a r t an d co n ce rts .E ngland .— In L ondon , e n te r ta in m e n ts w ere a r ra n g e d a t M o rtim e r

H a l l fo r tw o C h ris tm as p a r tie s , an d a p ro g ram m e a g a in o rg an ised fo r J a n u a r y l l t l i a t K in g s w av H a ll , in c lu d in g p a r tic ip a t io n by th e au d ien ce in se v e ra l w av s. M usic befo re le c tu re s an d co m m u n ity s in g in g w as a r ra n g e d fo r C on v en tio n , M r. B u tle r co n d u c tin g , a n d a m e e tin g w a s 'h e ld a t w hich M r. J in a rflja d flsa w as to sp eak , b u t being u n fo r tu n a te ly p re v e n te d by illn ess , P ro fe s so r M a rc a u lt v e ry k in d ly to o k his p lace , w ith th e S e c re ta ry in th e C h a ir . M uch in te re s t w as a ro u se d . B la v a ts k y and S t. J o h n ’s W ood L o dg es have1 com bined or co m m u n ity s in g in g , an d th e B a y s w a te r A r ts L o dge co n tin u es its re g u la r le c tu re s on a r t , o ften w ith d e m o n s tra tio n s , a n d o rg an ise s d ra m a tic e n te r ta in m e n ts a t M o rtim e r H a ll , p reced ed in th e new session by co m m u n ity s in g in g .

I n th e P ro v in c e s th e re a rc s ix te e n C en tres , m o st o f w h ich have been v isited by M iss W a rn e r , an d th e y in c lu d e th re e m y s te ry d ra m a g ro u p s , fo u r L o dg es o rg a n is in g r e g u la r co m m u n ity -s in g in g , fo u r w ith sp ecia l m usic b efo re le c tu re s , th re e ex h ib itio n s , one p ro d u c in g o p e ra , one w ith s p e e c h - tra in in g an d tw o w ith h a n d ic ra f ts c lasses, a c ra f ts d ep o t, and sev e ra l m em b ers g iv in g s in g le le c tu re s o r cou rses w ith i llu s tra tio n s , on th e d if fe re n t a r ts . In M an ch es te r tw o m em bers have fo u n d ed a C lub w ith sev e ra l a r t s a c tiv it ie s , in c lu d in g M r. W ro b le w sk i’s C re a tiv e T h o u g h t C lass.

E g y p t . — M r. H . C a r r 's w o rk is of g re a t in te re s t , and has re c e n tly in c lu d ed th e i l lu s tra tio n s fo r The L ight o f A sia and At the Feet o f the M aster .

F in lan d .— A book fo r th e use of X heosoph ists fo r com bined s in g in g has been p u b lish e d , a r t la n te rn le c tu re s d e liv e re d , and ex h ib its sen t to th e “ Y o u th ” e x h ib itio n in L o n d o n .

France .— A t C o n v en tio n a m ee tin g w as h e ld , w h en M r. J in a rfljad flsa an d M iss’ W a rn e r sp ok e , w ith P ro fe s s o r M a rc a u lt k in d ly tr a n s la t in g . A b o u t 20 m em b ers jo in ed , a n d c e r ta in ch an g es in p la tfo rm a rra n g e m e n t a t once in tro d u c e d .

G erm any .— S e v e ra l m em bers, w o rk in g in d iv id u a lly , a tte n d e d th e m e e tin g s a t O m m cn.

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O rd e r o f th e S erv ice C am p a t O m m en, A u g u s t, 1927 , sev era l in fo rm al m ee tin g s of m em b ers w ere h e ld , fo r d iscussion w ith th e S e c re ta rv , and M r. J inarfljad flga p re s id e d over a m ee tin g o f N ational S ec re ta r ie s and a lso d e liv e red a le c tu re on “ L ib e ra tio n th ro u g h A r t ” w hich is p ub lish ed in Service.

J ian gary.— 20 m u sic ians h o ld re g u la r p ra c tic es of m usic fo r T heosoph ical w ork an d specia l m usic w as a r ra n g e d fo r live fe s tiv a l d ay s .

Iceland .— G re a t in sp ira tio n fe lt, and im p e tu s to the w ork g iven by th e P re s id e n t’s to u r .

In d ia .— C o m m u n ity s in g in g a t A d v a r , and a t the ( 'o n v en tio n a t B en ares , l ie c ita ls of p o e try , song , a n d p ia n o fo r te . H a n d ic ra f ts t ra in in g .

I ta ly .— S ev e ra l G ro u p s w o rk in g fo r m usic , an d th e rev iv a l of p u re an d re lig io u s a r ts .

J a v a .— G re a t a c tiv i ty in d ram a , dance , and m usic, b u t no d efin ite re p o r t rece iv ed .

N orw ay .— E x h ib its sen t to th e “ Y outh ” exh ib itio n in L ondon . L e c tu re s an d p a in tin g . O ne o f m an y co u n tr ie s v is ited bv M rs. A d a ir w ith h e r In d ia n p a in tin g s fo r ex h ib itio n .

P oland .— H arm o n y L o dge co n tin u es its p ro d u c tio n of o rig in a l m v s te ry p lay s, an d m em bers a r ra n g e a ll d ec o ra tio n s .

lioum am a.— G ro u p ta lk s on a r t .Scotland.— G lasg ow D ra m a tic p e rfo rm a n ce s h av e been g iv en .a Spain.— M usica l a p p re c ia tio n c lasses, co n ce rts , and h a n d ic ra f t w o rk .Sw itzerland.— P e a sa n t a r t s tu d y , an d m usic fo r the poo r, b lin d ,

and s ick .United States.— M usica l, d ra m a tic , and sp e a k in g c lasses and

a c tiv itie s .IVales.— CoUvyn B ay a r ra n g e d a h a n d ic ra f ts s ta ll w hich m ade a

good p ro fit fo r A n im a ls ’ W e lfa re W e e k , and also a r ra n g e s sing ing and re c itin g . W rex h am has a v a lu ab le class fo r w o rk in g g ir ls fo r h a n d ic ra f ts , g iv in g t r a in in g w hich has en ab led a t le a s t one to tak e up th e w ork as a p ro fession , and a r ra n g in g p ro fitab le exh ib itions w hich s t im u la te c re a tiv e w o rk . O th e r C en tre s a re occupied in d ra m a tic and a r t w ork .

S y b il M a r g u e r it e W a r n e r ,International Secretary#

T . S . M U S L I M A S S O C I A T I O N

To the President, Theosophical Society.T he w o rk o f th e A sso cia tio n h as n o t been sp e c ia lly p u sh ed d u r in g

th e y e a r . M r. A b d u l K a r im , F o re s t O fficer in th e P re s id e n c y o f M a d ra s , u tilis e d h is leave to m ak e a lo n g to u r in th e n o r th v is i t in g v a r io u s T h eo so ph ica l L o dg es, a n d a d d re s s in g p u b lic m ee tin g s to e x p la in th e b ro a d e r a t t i tu d e t h a t T h eo so p h is ts h av e to w a rd s th e p ro b lem o f I s la m . H e w as w elcom ed e v e ry w h e re , an d h is w o rk h as u n d o u b te d ly s tre n g th e n e d th e o b jec ts o f th e A sso c ia tio n . S im ila r w o rk has been c o n s is te n tly done by B ro . H . C . K u m a r . H is r e p o r t is a p p e n d e d , g iv in g th e h is to ry o f ' ' t h e in c e p tio n o f th e A sso c ia tio n an d a lso th e re c o rd o f h is w o rk .

Genesis.— A t th e C o n v en tio n o f th e T heo so ph ica l S o c ie ty h e ld a t A d y a r in D ecem b er, 1 92 2 , a p ro p o sa l w as m ade th a t th e T h eosoph ica l S o c ie ty sh o u ld p e rsu ad e i ts L o d g es in In d ia to s tu d y th e g re a t fa i th o f Is la m in th e sam e s y m p a th e tic w ay in w h ich th e y h ad been s tu d y in g H in d u ism , B u d d h ism a n d C h r is t ia n i ty , and to la y th e re su lts b e fo re th e p u b lic . A sm all C o m m ittee w as a p p o in ted to fo rm u la te a schem e.

T h e C o m m ittee su b m itte d i ts su g g e s tio n s in due co u rse , an d th e se w ere c irc u la te d to th e L o dg es th ro u g h th e S ec tio n a l O rg a n , Theosophy in In d ia . A t th e C o n v en tio n o f 1 9 2 3 , th e V ic e -P re s id e n t , M r. C . J in a r f t ja d a s a , M .A . (C a n ta b .) , w ho h ad ev inced a k een in te re s t in th e m o v em en t fro m its v e ry in cep tio n , tod k dow n the nam es o f p eo p le w ho o ffe red to jo in i t as m em b ers an d p ro m o te i ts o b jec t, an d a T .S . M uslim “ L e a g u e ” w as fo rm a lly s ta r te d w ith N a w a b A . H y d a r i o f H y d o ra b a d - D eccan , as P re s id e n t , a n d th e G en e ra l S e c re ta ry o f th e In d ia n S ec tio n as ex-ojficio S e c re ta r y .

Beginnings.— D u rin g m y s ta y a t A d y a r in 1 9 2 3 — 2 4 , as a sc h o la r o f th e B ra h m a v id y a A sh ram u— th e n u c leu s o f th e T .S . W o rld U n iv e rs i ty — I d ev o te d m y se lf to th e s tu d y o f Is la m w ith a v iew to q u a lify as

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a w o rk e r o f th e T .S . M u slim A sso c ia tio n , a n d on m y w ay b ack to S in d h g av e le c tu re s on Is la m a t C h h a n a p a ta n a m , H u b li and P o o n a , a n d th e firs t Is la m ic S tu d y C irc le w as s ta r te d a t th e la s t nam ed p lace . O n re tu rn to S in d h , s im ila r le c tu re s w ere g iv en an d s tu d y C irc le s e s tab lish ed a t K a ra c h i a n d H y d e ra b a d . L a te r , I m ade a to u r o f R a jp u ta n a an d sev e ra l p laces in th e P u n ja b , an d g av e Is la m ic le c tu re s in J o d h p u r , A jm e r , L ah o re , L u d h ian a an d o th e r tow ns. T he le c tu re a t L a h o re to o k p lace a t th e g re a t Is la m ia C o llege u n d e r th e c h a irm a n sh ip o f (now ) S ir A b d u l Q ad ir, and w as re p o r te d v e rb a tim in The M uslim Outlook.

A t th e C o n v en tio n of th e T .S . h e ld in B o m b ay in D ecem ber, 1 9 2 4 , i t w as reso lved to ch a n g e th e n am e “ L e a g u e ” to “ A sso cia tio n 99 m

P rogress .— I n 1 9 2 5 , I m ade an ex ten s iv e to u r in th e P u n ja b an d th e w es te rn d is t r ic ts o f th e U n ited P ro v in c e s , le c tu r in g on v a rio u s a sp ec ts o f Is la m and a ro u s in g c o n s id e rab le in te re s t . T hese le c tu re s w ere re p o r te d in b o th The Tribune and The M uslim Outlook o f L a h o re , an d b ro u g h t from th e A n ja m a n - i-H im a y a t- i- I s la m o f L a h o re a n in v ita tio n fo r a le c tu re a t th e ir a n n iv e rs a ry g a th e r in g , b u t as th e d a te s of th e a n n iv e rs a ry c la sh ed w ith m y o th e r im p o r ta n t w ork , I h ad to fo reg o th e p le a su re o f a c c e p tin g i t .

T hen cam e th e Ju b ile e C on v en tio n o f th e T heosoph ica l S o c ie ty in A d y a r , an d as a reco g n itio n o f th e p lace o f Is la m am o n g the B ro th e r hood of re lig io n s , a p lo t o f lan d w as se t a p a r t fo r a m osque in th e T heo so ph ica l e s ta te , a f te r th e m odel o f th e fam o u s P e a r l M osque a t A g ra , an d th e fo u n d a tio n -s to n e w as d u ly la id a c c o rd in g to Is la m ic r i te s . This work now awaits completion at the hands o f the well-wishers o f Is la m .

The C o n v en tio n o f 1926 a t B e n a re s to o k a n o th e r im p o r ta n t s tep fo rw a rd w hich in t im a te ly co n ce rn s th e T .S . M uslim A sso cia tio n . I t w as re so lv ed a t th is C o n v en tio n t h a t :

Whereas the two great faiths of India, Hinduism and Islam, are united in teaching the two great essentials of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, and whereas, whatever differences there may be in modes of worship, the two religions are really supplementary to each other, and whereas the future of India lies in a cordial and fraternal co-operation of Hindus and Mussalmans,

This Convention of the Indian Section of the Theosophical Society makes a special appeal to its members to take an active part in the

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re s to ra tio n o f h a rm o n io u s a n d b ro th e r ly re la t io n s b e tw een th e tw o c o m m u n itie s b y in s is t in g on th e a b so lu te id e n ti ty o f th e t ru e in te r e s t o f th e tw o fa i th s a n d th e tw o p eo p le s .

I n o rd e r to t r a n s la te i t in to p ra c tic e , I a t once u n d e rto o k a to u r o£ th e U . P ., v is itin g G h a z ip n r , M irz a p u r , A lla h a b a d , O aw n p u r, A g ra , G w a lio r, Jh a n s i , A lig a rh , K h u r ja , M o rad ab ad , e tc ., g iv in g le c tu re s to th e p u b lic a iu l th e s tu d e n t c o m m u n ity on th e b ro ad te a c h in g o f Is la m a n d th e life o f th e P ro p h e t . T he le c tu re s a t th e g r e a t M u h am m ad an U n iv e rs ity a t A lig a rh w ere m o st c o rd ia lly rece iv ed . M r. A bd u l K a r im la te r u n d e r to ik a m o re ex ten s iv e to u r w ith th e sam e o b jec t, c o v e rin g a lm o s t th e w ho le ol' In d ia , a n d p u t t in g th e t r u th s o f I s la m in an ab so lu te ly new l ig h t fo r th e ed ifica tio n o f b o th H in d u s and M uslim s.

I n S ep tem b e r, 192 7 , th e G en e ra l S e c re ta ry of th e In d ia n S ec tio n , T .S ., a s S e c re ta ry o f th e T .S . M uslim A sso c ia tio n , sen t ro u n d a c ir c u la r u rg in g a ll T .S . L o dg es to o b serv e th e b ir th -a n n iv e r s a ry of th e P ro p h e t , M o h am ad , in a b e f it t in g m a n n e r . T h is w as done w ith good re su lts a t m o st L odges.

Immediate W ork .— T h e w o rk b efo re th e A sso cia tio n , th e re fo re reso lves i ts e lf in to th re e m ain d iv isio n s :

1. T o s tu d y Is la m ic re lig io n a n d c u ltu re in th e S p ir i t o f a s tu d e n t o f C o m p a ra tiv e R e lig io n , an d p lace th e re su lts b efo re th e p ub lic .

2 . To c a r ry in to e ffec t th e R e so lu tio n o f th e 1926 C o n v en tio n , so fa r as p ossib le .

3. T o c o llec t fu n d s fo r th e co m p le tio n o f th e A d y a r M osque.Membership .— E v e r y one, T h eo so p h ist o r n o t, h av in g sy m p a th y

w ith th e above w o rk , and w illin g to p ro m o te i t in one o r m o re w ay s in d ica te d above, is e a rn e s tly re q u e s te d to becom e a m em b er. T h e re a r e no fees fo r m em b ersh ip , b u t a n y v o lu n ta ry c o n trib u tio n w ill be g r a te f u l ly rece iv ed a n d u tilis ed fo r th e p u rp o se fo r w h ich i t is g iv en .

For the Association :C. JlNARijADASA A b d u l K a r im H . C . K u m a r I q b a l N . G u r t u

A S S O C I A T I O N O F H E B R E W T H E O S O P H I S T S

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society .I t is g ra t i fy in g to re p o r t th a t th e re has been m uch im p ro v e m e n t

in th e w o rk o f th e A sso c ia tio n in th e y e a r u n d e r rev iew , an d th a t th e J e w s a re ta k in g m ore and m ore in te re s t in th e T heosoph ica l an d S ta r m o v em en ts w ith a d is t in c t in c rea se o f J e w ish m em b ersh ip in th e S o c ie ty .

T he S ta r C o n g ress of 1927 a t O m m en had an e x c e p tio n a lly la rg e a tte n d a n c e 1 of fo r ty J e w ish m em b ers w ho cam e fro m v a rio u s p a r ts o f E u ro p e : I t a ly , A u s tr ia , C zech o -S lo v ak ia , P o la n d , R o u m an ia , E g y p t , H o lla n d , B e lg iu m , F ra n c e , a n d E n g la n d , th u s g iv in g an o p p o r tu n ity to th e P re s id e n t of th e A sso cia tio n , w ho w as p re se n t th e re , to d e liv e r a t one o f th e m ee tin g s an in sp ir in g a d d re ss on th e g en iu s of th e J e w in th e a r t of S y n th e s is . T hese m ee tin g s a re lik e ly to re s u l t in th e fo rm a tio n of S ec tio n s in those c o u n tr ie s w hich h ave n o t a lread y ' g o t th em .

A m erica . — M r. H e n ry C. S am u e ls an d h is lo y a l c o lleag u es a re c a r ry in g on o u r idea ls in m iiny possib le w ay s, such as , p u b lish in g a m ag az in e an d p a m p h le ts , h o ld in g study ' c lasses, d e liv e r in g p u b lic le c tu re s , an d sp e a k in g b e fo re v ario u s J e w is h o rg a n iz a tio n s in som e of th e la rg e c itie s o f th e U .S .A . M r. S am u e ls has fu r th e r u n d e r ta k e n th e ta s k of w r it in g a Je w ish ca tech ism to a c q u a in t n o n -T h eo so p h i? t J e w s w ith th e T h eo so ph ica l th o u g h ts em bod ied in th e ir sa c re d s c r ip tu re s .

England .— M r. S . I . H e im an , o u r N a tio n a l R e p re se n ta tiv e in E n g la n d , w rite s th a t th e w o rk is favourably" p ro g re s s in g th e re , and th a t th e n u m b er o f A c tiv e an d A sso cia te m em b ers has risen d u r in g th e y e a r fro m n in e to th i r ty . S tu d y g ro u p s h av e been o rg an ised in L o n d o n an d M a n c h e s te r , a n d p u b lic le c tu re s w ere d e liv e red w ith g r e a t success. I n a d d itio n to th e d is tr ib u tio n of l i te r a tu r e , a S ec tio n L ib r a r y h as been o pen ed .

260 T H E G E N E R A L R E P O R T O F T H E T . 8 .

I n d ia •— P ro g re s s is v e ry slow o n a c c o u n t o f i ts sm a ll m e m b e rsh ip . L a rg e n u m b e r o f T h eo so p h is t J e w s in K a ra c h i and e lsew h e re h a v e n o t y e t chosen to jo in n s a n d h e lp u s in o u r m o v em en t.

Synagogue.— T he fu n d s o f th e A d y a r S y n a g o g u e a re s t i l l v e ry low* m a k in g i t im p o ss ib le fo r us to s t a r t th e b u ild in g . I n sp ite o f o u r c o n s ta n t ap p e a ls , th e co lle c tio n s m ade d u r in g th e y e a r d id n o t ex ceed R s . 8 00 w h ich , ad d ed to th e R s , 1 ,8 0 0 p re v io u s ly a n n o u n ced , m a k es a to ta l o f R s . 2 ,6 0 0 .

C riticism h as been a ll th ro u g h o u t sh o w e rin g u p o n us fro m o rth o d o x J e w is h q u a r te r s in th e W e s t as w e ll as in th e E a s t . T h is h a d th e b en efic ia l e ffec t of g iv in g w id e p u b lic ity to o u r ex is te n c e , a n d a ffo rd in g a good o p p o r tu n ity to som e o f o u r e n th u s ia s tic m em b ers to e x p la in in th e p re s s o u r p o s itio n as b e in g n o t th a t o f a new c u l t in J u d a is m , b u t r a th e r th a t of an In te r n a t io n a l g ro u p o f s tu d e n ts o f o cc u ltism w ho a re s t r iv in g to b r in g to l ig h t th e jew e ls o f w isdom h id d e n in th e p ag e s o f th e J e w is h lo re .

D u rin g th e y e a r a 'in e s s a g e w as g iv en to H eb re w T h co so p h is ts b y o u r re v e re d P re s id e n t , D r . A n n ie B e sa n t, an d an a r t ic le w as c o n tr ib u te d to o u r m a g az in e by o u r beloved V ic e -P re s id e n t . B o th h av e been , and w ill ev e r re m a in , a so u rce o f in sp ira tio n and s t re n g th to o u r m o v em en t. W e a lw a y s rece iv e w ith d eep g ra t i tu d e an d re v e re n c e a ll w o rd s o f ad v ice c o m in g fro m o u r L e a d e rs to g u id e u s a lo n g th e p a th o f se rv ice a n d h e lp fu ln e ss , m a k in g o u r m o v em en t a w o r th y c h a n n e l o f t r a n s m i t t in g th e D iv in e T ru th en sh rin e d in th e T h eo so ph ica l te a c h in g s to th e m em b ers o f o u r ra c e a n d to th e w o rld a t la rg e

S . S . C o h e n , A d ya r R epresentative.

A B S T R A C T O F T H E R E P O R T O F T H E T . S . E M P L O Y E E S

C O - O P E R A T I V E C R E D I T S O C I E T Y

FOB THE YEAR 192 6 -27

To the P residen t, Theosophical Society.M embership .— T he S o c ie ty ha<l a t th e close of th e y e a r 130 m em b ers

w ith 7 64 sh a res an d a p aid up sh a re c a p ita l o£ R s . 3 ,0 2 2 -9 -1 , th e in c rease d u r in g th e y e a r b e in g 26 , 167 and R s . 6 7 1 -1 5 -7 re sp e c tiv e ly . A s th e m ax im um n u m b e r o f sh a re s , r tz . , 800 , sa n c tio n e d fo r th e S o c ie ty h a v in g been v e ry n e a r ly reach ed , th e n u m b e r w as ra ised to 1 ,0 0 0 sh a res w ith R s . 5 ,0 0 0 sh a re c a p ita l an d th e sam e w as ap p ro v ed by th e A ss is ta n t R e g is t r a r o f C o -o p e ra tiv e S o c ie ties .

T h e to ta l t ra n s a c t io n s o f th e y e a r am o u n ted to Rs. 1 0 ,0 9 8 -1 4 -0 a g a in s t R s . 8 ,5 6 0 -8 -3 in 1 9 2 5 -2 6 an d R s. 2 ,8 4 8 -7 -1 0 in 1 9 2 3 -2 4 , w hich is v e ry s a t is fa c to ry . A lm o st a ll th e loans g iv en a re re p a id r .eg u la rly . T h e n u m b e r o f R e c u rr in g D ep o sits in c reased fro m 5 to 13 an d th e a m o u n t o u ts ta n d in g a t th e close o f th e y e a r w as R s . 3 0 9 -3 -6 a g a in s t R s . 78 o f p re v io u s y e a r . T hese fig u res show th a t th e S o c ie ty is v e ry m uch lik e d b y th e m em b ers.

D u r in g th e y e a r th e C o -o p e ra tiv e s to re s w as o p en ed b y th e k in d n e ss a n d h e lp o f M r. C . J inarfljad & sa, V ic e -P re s id e n t , T .S . , b u t o w in g to o u r lim ited incom e, m o st o f us, w ere n o t ab le to ta k e a d v a n ta g e o f i t a s th e sa les w e re re s t r ic te d o n ly to cash p u rc h a se rs . S e e in g o u r h e lp lessness in th e a f fa ir , 9 o f o u r in f lu e n tia l m em b ers cam e fo rw a rd to h e lp us a n d to o k o u t a lo a n o f R s . 7 00 fro m th e C re d it S o c ie ty a n d d ep o s ited th e a m o u n t in th e “ S to re s ” on o u r b e h a lf as a tra d e d ep o s it, so t h a t w ith in i ts s e c u r ity w e m ig h t g e t o u r su p p lie s . A s th is am o u n t is fo u n d in su ffic ien t, a r ra n g e m e n ts a re now b e in g m ad e b y th em to ra ise th e d ep o s it a m o u n t to R s . 1 ,5 0 0 fo r w h ich we w ish to e x p re ss o u r g ra t i tu d e to th e m fo r th e i r t im e ly h e lp .


In con c lu sio n w e p r a y to G o d th a t w e m ay , b y o u r se rv ice , p ro v e o u rse lv e s w o r th y o f th e h e lp a n d fo s te r in g c a re b es to w ed on us b y th e P re s id e n t a n d V ic e -P re s id e n t o f th e T .S .

(J. SlJBBARAMAYYA,P residen t.

R E P O R T O F T H E A D Y A l t C O - O P E R A T I V E S T O R E S L t d .

JVo. <i. 718 f o r 1926— 27

To the .President, Theosophical Society.B irth o f the S tores .— T he T .S . E m p lo y e es’ C o -o p e ra tiv e C re d it

S o c ie ty h ad been w o rk in g fo r 6 y ear9 . W h ile i t sa tisfied th e needs o f C o -o p e ra tiv e C re d it , th e g re a te r w a n t o f th e em p lo y ees in th e m a tte r o f fin d in g th e n ecessities o f life s t i l l re m a in e d to be m e t. W h e n it assum ed p ro p o rtio n s , th e q u e s tio n o f th e “ S to re s ” w as ta k e n up fo r serious c o n s id e ra tio n by M r. C . J in a rftjad flsa , V ic e -P re s id e n t o f th e T .S ., a t the re q u e s t of th e T .S . E m p lo y e e s ’ C o -o p e ra tiv e C re d it S o c ie ty as p e r R eso lu tio n p assed a t i ts G e n e ra l-B o d y m e e tin g h eld on 8 -8 -1 9 2 5 .

T he m a t te r w as p u sh ed th ro u g h and th e “ S to re s ” w as s ta r te d on th e 2nd J u ly , 1926 .

2. A f te r som e co rre sp o n d e n c e w ith th e C o -o p e ra tiv e D e p a r tm e n t an d p e rso n a l e x p la n a tio n , th e “ S t o r e s ” w as san c tio n ed and th e fo rm a l re so lu tio n , in c o rp o ra t in g th e S o c ie ty , w as passed a t a G e n e ra l-B o d y m e e tin g h e ld on 2 4 -1 1 -1 9 2 6 and th e o p e n in g w as c e le b ra te d in tho p re sen ce o f th e D y . R e g is t r a r o f C o -o p e ra tiv e S o c ie ties , M r. C . J in a - rftjadflsa and o th e rs .

3. T he S o c ie ty s ta r te d w ith 38 m em b ers and h as now 128 w ith ap a id -u p c a p ita l o f R s . 1 ,6 7 0 . •

4. T he s to c k o f p ro v is io n s b o u g h t d u r in g th e y e a r am o u n ted to R s . 2 1 ,6 2 7 an d th e sa les to R s, 2 0 ,8 3 0 . T he s to c k on h an d on th e 3 0 th J u n e , 1927 , w as w o rth R s. 1 ,9 1 7 .

5. T he e x p e n d itu re on e s ta b lish m e n t, c o n tin g en c ie s , e tc ., am o u n ted to R s . 607 a v ery m o d e ra te f ig u re , h a v in g re g a rd to th e e x te n t o f t ra n s a c t io n s .

Financial Position .— T he a sse ts on th e la s t d a y o f th e y e a r a m o u n ted to R s . 2 ,9 3 9 and th e lia b ilitie s to R s. 3 ,8 4 8 . T he a p p a re n t loss w as


th u s I ts . 909 fo r th e y e a r ; a p p a re n t b ecau se R s. 8 14 w ere sp e n t on b u ild in g s a n d e q u ip m en t th e in it ia l n o n -p ro d u c tiv e o u tla y . T he re a l loss re d u c e s i ts e lf th e re fo re to a sm a ll sum o f R s . 95 an d such a re s u l t m u s t be co n s id e red q u ite s a t is fa c to ry h a v in g re g a r d to th e w e ll-k n o w n d ifficu lties e x p e rien c e d a lm o s t in v a r ia b ly in th e in it ia l w o rk in g o f “ S to re s ” .

The F u tu re .— T h e o b je c t fo r w hich th e “ S to re s ” w ere m a in ly s ta r te d has n o t h o w ev er been a tta in e d . I n th e f irs t m o n th sev e ra l em p lo y ees cam e fo rw a rd to p u rch ase p ro v is io n s b u t su b seq u en tly d ro p p ed off one by one. T he rea so n is n o t fa r to seek . T h ey w a n te d c re d i t and co u ld n o t by h a b it an d tra d i t io n , avo id g o in g fo r it. T he re s u lt w as th e y so u g h t th e ir o ld su p p lie rs , so m u ch so, t h a t th e tra n sa c tio n s o f th e “ S to re s ” w ore p ra c t ic a l ly lim ite d to c e r ta in re s id e n t fam ilie s an d in s t itu t io n s , I t w as n o t u n ti l la s t m o n th , th a t is— a f te r th e c lose o f the y e a r , th a t th e y cam e b ack to th e s to re s fo r p u rch a se s by a new co u rse a d o p te d fo r h e lp in g th e m w ith te m p o ra ry c re d it N in e in f lu e n tia l m em b ers cam e fo rw a rd w ith a d e p o s i t 'o f R s . 7 00 so th a t th o se , w hom th e y can t ru s t , can g e t th e ir su p p lie s u n d e r “ T ra d e D ep o s it ” S y s tem .

I t is a m a t te r fo r s a tis fa c tio n th a t th e w o rk in g f irs t o f th e “ C re d it S o c ie ty ” and now o f th e “ S t o r e s 55 a m id s t d ifficu lties h as g iv en b ir th to th e d a w n in g o f th e fu n d a m e n ta l ideas of c o -o p e ra tio n in o u r m em b ers, sp e c ia lly in th e c u lt iv a tio n o f m u tu a l t r u s t an d u n d e rs ta n d in g in th e , t i l l now n o t v e ry u n ited c lasses o f o u r em p lo y ees . I t is th is s p ir it o f m u tu a l h e lp th a t has m ade possib le th e co m in g fo rw a rd o f n in e o f th e m to ta k e th e cause o f th e ir p o o re r b re th re n in fu r th e ra n c e o f th e c o -o p e ra tiv e id e a l.

C . SlJBBARAMAYYA,Secretary .

T H E O S O P H I C A L M E D I C A L L E A G U E

To the President, Theosophical Society.T he T h eo so p h ica l M ed ica l L e ag u e w as c o n s titu te d a t O m m en on

A u g u s t 8 th , 192 7 , w ith th e p u rp o se o f g a th e r in g a ll th e p h y s ic ian s , m ed ica l s tu d e n ts an d p e rso n s in g e n e ra l in te re s te d in h y g ien e , p h y s io lo g y an d th e ra p e u tic s , w ho b eliev e in th e fa c ts re s u lt in g fro m T heosoph ical te a c h in g s .

T h is L eag u e has in v iew s tu d y in th e f irs t p lace and secon d ly p ro p a g a n d a . I t does n o t m ean to im ita te the H e a lth L eag u es and o th e r s im ila r a sso c ia tio n s , b u t has a p rec ise o b jec t in v iew : to p re p a re th e g ro u n d fo r th e c re a tio n o f a new m ed ica l science. L ik e a ll h u m an th in g s , M edic ine w ill be to u ch ed a n d tra n s fo rm e d b y th e new s p ir i tu a l c u r re n t w hich flows fro m th e T h eo so ph ica l m o v em en t, and now is th e r ig h t tim e to s t a r t c o n v e r tin g th ese ch an g es in to re a li t ie s .

T he L eag u e has a lre a d y fifteen N a tio n a l S e c re ta r ie s in th e fo llo w in g c o u n tr ie s ; I t a ly , E n g la n d , F ra n c e , S p a in , B e lg iu m , F in la n d , H o lla n d , P o la n d , E s th o n ia , U n ite d S ta te s , B ra z l, E g y p t , S o u th A fr ic a , I n d ia , R u ss ia .

T he In te rn a t io n a l S e c re ta ry is in R om e ( I t a ly ) , v ia T a g lia m e n to , 7»T he m ean s o f in sc r ip tio n an d o rg a n isa tio n a re c o n ta in e d in th e

C o n s ti tu tio n a l A rtic le s as fo llo w s :A r t . I . I n th e 52nd y e a r o f th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty th e

T heo so ph ica l M ed ica l L eague h as been c o n s ti tu te d .A r t . 2 . M em b ersh ip o f th e L eag u e is open to a ll w ho sy m p a th ise

w ith th e T h eo so p h ica l O b jec ts an d w ho h av e a leg a l q ua lifica tio n to p ra c tis e m ed ic in e , s u rg e ry , o b s te tr ic s o r a n y b ran ch es o f these, a n d to c e r tif ic a te d n u rses a n d m asseu rs .

A r t . 3. A sso cia te M em bersh ip o f th e L eague is open to m ed ica l s tu d e n ts a n d n u rse s an d to an y b o d y w ho is in s y m p a th y w ith 'th e o b je c ts o f th e L eag u e .


A r t . 4 . T he o b jec ts o f th e L e ag u e sh a ll be :(a ) R e se a rc h in to th e causes o f d iseases, in th e l ig h t o f

T heo so ph y ;(b) to sp re a d a k n o w led g e o f th e law s o f th e ra p e u tic s a n d

h y g ien e w hich a re b ro u g h t to l ig h t b y a s tu d y o f T heo so ph ica l te ach in g s .A r t . 5 . A p p lic a n ts fo r m em b ersh ip sh a ll m ak e a fo rm a l s ta te

m e n t as to th e i r d e g re e s , q u a lif ic a tio n s , th e n a tu re o f th e ir w o rk , and w h e th e r e n g a g e d in p ra c tic e o r re se a rc h .

A r t . 6 . T h e re sh a ll be a n I n te r n a t io n a l S e c re ta ry , an d N a tio n a l S e c re ta r ie s o f th e L eag u e . T he N a tio n a l S e c re ta ry sh a ll be re sp o n sib le fo r th e adm issio n o f m em b ers re s id in g w ith in th e ir ju r isd ic tio n , and fo r see in g th a t th e i r q u a lif ica tio n s e n t i t le th e m to m em b ersh ip . T he N a tio n a l S e c re ta r y m u st be a m em b er a n d n o t a n a sso c ia te .

A r t . 7 . T he C ouncil o f th e T . M . L . w ill be com posed o f th e N a tio n a l S e c re ta r ie s and w ill m ee t once a y e a r a t O m m en d u r in g th e S ta r C am p . T he N a tio n a l S e c re ta r ie s w ho a re n o t ab le to com e can be re p re se n te d b y a d e le g a te o r c an sen d th e i r su g g estio n s b y w rit in g .

A r t . 8 . A C on g ress of th e L eag u e sh a ll ta k e p la c e p e r io d ic a lly , a t a tim e a n d p la c e to be a r r a n g e d .

A r t . 9 . The official o rg a n of th e L eag u e sh a ll be a m ag az in e « d ito d b y th e In te r n a t io n a l S e c re ta ry .

A r t . 10 . T he su b sc r ip tio n sh a ll be a t th e r a te o f twro E n g lish sh illin g s p e r an n u m , w h ich sh a ll n o t in c lu d e th e m ag az in e .

A r t . 11 . M od ifica tion s o f th e p re s e n t C o n s ti tu tio n sh a ll o n ly becom e v a lid if p laced on th e A g e n d a a t C on g ress, w hich sh a ll h av e been c irc u la te d to a ll m em b ers , a n d p assed b y a m a jo r ity o f th o se p re se n t a t a C o n g ress .

T he f irs t m e e tin g o f th e L e ag u e , h e ld in O m m en d u r in g th e S ta r C o n g re ss , w as p re s id e d by M r. C . Jinar& jad& sa, V ic e -P re s id e n t of th e ■ Theosophical S o c ie ty , an d am o n g tho se p re se n t w ere P r o f . E . M a rc a u lt, D ire c to r o f th e L o n d o n C e n tre of th e W . U ., as w e ll as a ll th e p h y s ic ia n s , m ed ica l s tu d e n ts a n d p erso n s in te re s te d in m ed ic ine w ho w ere p re se n t a t th e C am p .

D r . E t t o r e R i e t i , International Secretary,

Via Tagliamento 7 ,Rome, I ta ly .

THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION

T H E T H E O S O P H I C A L S O C I E T Y

F o u n d e d N o v e m b e r 17, 1 8 7 5 . I n o o r b o r a t e d A b r il 3, 1905

In the m atter o f Act X X I o f 1860 o f the Acts o f the Viceroy and G overnor-G eneral o f Ind ia in Council, being

an A ct f o r the R egistration o f L ite ra ry ,Scientific and Charitable Societies

and

I n t h e M a t t e r o f T h e T h e o s o p h ic a l S o c ie t y

M E M O R A N D U M O F A S S O C IA T IO N

1. T he nam e of th e A sso cia tio n is “ The T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty v .2. T he o b je c ts fo r w h ich th e S o c ie ty is e s tab lish ed a re :

(i> To fo rm a n u c leu s o f th e U n iv e rs a l B ro th e rh o o d o f H u m a n ity , w ith o u t d is tin c tio n of race , c reed , sex , c a s te , o r co lo u r.

(ii) To e n c o u rag e th e s tu d y o f C o m p a ra tiv e R e lig io n , P h i lo so ph y an d S cience . •

f i i i) To in v e s tig a te u n e x p la in e d law s of N a tu re an d th e p o w ers la te n t in m an .

(а ) T he h o ld in g and m a n a g e m e n t o f a ll fu n d s ra ised fo r th e above o b je c ts .

(б ) T he p u rch ase o r a cq u is itio n on lease o r in ex ch an g e o r on h ire o r b y g if t o r o th e rw ise , of a n y re a l o r p e rso n a l p ro p e r ty , an d a n y r ig h ts o r p r iv ile g e s n ecessa ry o r c o n v en ien t fo r th e p u rp o se o f th e S o c ie ty .


(c) T he sa le , im p ro v e m e n t, m a n ag e m e n t, and d e v e lo p m e n t o£ a ll o r a n y p a r t o f th e p ro p e r ty o f th e S o c ie ty .

(d ) T he d o in g o f a ll such th in g s a s a re in c id e n ta l o r con d uc ive to th e a tta in m e n t o f th e above o b je c ts o r a n y o f th e m , in c lu d in g th e fo u n d in g a n d m a in te n a n c e o f a l ib ra ry o r l ib ra r ie s .

3 . T he n am es, ad d re sse s a n d o ccu p a tio n s o f th e p e rso n s w ho a re m em b ers o f, an d fo rm th e f irs t G e n e ra l C ou n cil, w h ich is th e G o v e rn in g B o d y o f th e S o c ie ty , a re as fo llo w s :

rG e n e r a l C o u n c il

Ex 0JficioPresident-Founder Vice-President Recording SecretaryTreasurer

H . S . O lc o tt , A d y a r , M a d ra s , A u th o r.A . P . S in n e tt , L o n d o n , E n g la n d , A u th o r . D r . S . S u b ra m a n ia I y e r , M ad ras ,

J u s t ic e o f th e H ig h C o u rt.W . A . E n g lis h , M .D ., A d y a r , M a d ra s ,

R e tire d P h y s ic ia n .

A le x a n d e r F u l le r to n , G e n e r a l S e c re ta r y , A m erican S e c tio n , 7 W e s t 8 th S tree t., N ew Y o rk .

U p e n d ra n a th B a su , B .A ., L L .B ., G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , In d ia n S ec tio n , B e n a re s , U .P .

B e r tra m K e ig h t le y , M .A ., G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , B r i t is h S ec tio n , 28 A lb e m a rle S tre e t , L o n d o n , W .

W . G . J o h n , G en e ra l S e c re ta ry , A u s tra la s ia n S ec tio n , 42 M a rg a r e t S tr e e t , S y d n e y , N .S .W .

A rv id K n o s , G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry , S c a n d in a v ia n S e c tio n , E n g e l- b rc tc h s g a ta n 7 , S t o c k h o l m , S w e d e n .

C . W . S a n d e rs , G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry , N ew Z e a la n d S ec tio n , Q ueen S tr e e t , A u c k la n d , N .Z .

W . B . F r ic k e , G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry , N e th e r la n d s S ec tio n , 76 A m s- te ld i jk , A m s te rd a m .

T h . P a s c a l , M .D ., G en e ra l S e c re t a r y , F re n c h S ec tio n , 59 A v en u e de la B o u rd o n n a is , P a r is .

D ec io C a lv a r i, G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , I t a l i a n S ec tio n , 3 80 C or so Um« bevto I . , H om e.

D r . R u d o lf S te in e r , G en . S e c t., G e rm a n S e c tio n , 95 K a ise ra l le e , F r ie d e n a u , B e r lin .

Josif M . M assö , A c tin g G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , C ub an S ec tio n , H a v an a , C ub a .

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t ir e d M a n u fa c tu re r[ f o r 1 y e a r ] .

4 . H e n ry S te e le O lc o tt , w ho, w ith th e la te H e le n a P e tro v n a B la v a ts k y , and o th e rs , fo u n d ed th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty a t N ew Y o rk , U n ite d S ta te s o f A m e rica , in th e y e a r 1 8 7 5 , sh a ll h o ld , d u r in g h is l ife tim e , th e p o sitio n o f P re s id e n t , w ith tho t i t l e o f “ P re s id e n t -F o u n d e r ,” a n d he sh a ll h av e , a lo n e , th e a u th o r i ty an d re sp o n s ib il i ty an d sh a ll e x e rc ise tho fu n c tio n s p ro v id e d in th e R u le s an d R e g u la tio n s fo r th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee , m e e tin g s o f w hich he m ay c a ll fo r c o n su lta tio n a n d ad v ice as he m a y d es ire .

5. T he incom e an d p ro p e r ty o f th e S o c ie ty , w h en ceso ev er d e r iv e d , sh a ll be a p p lied so le ly to w a rd s th e p ro m o tio n o f th e o b jec ts o f th e S o c ie ty as s e t fo r th in th is M em o ran d u m o f A sso c ia tio n , an d no p o r tio n th e re o f sh a ll be p a id o r t r a n s fe r r e d d ir e c t ly o r in d ire c t ly by w ay o f d iv id en d s , bonus o r o th e rw ise by w ay o f p ro fits to th e p erso n s w ho a t a n y tim e a re o r h av e b een m em b ers o f th e S o c ie ty , o r to a n y o f th em o r to a n y p e rso n c la im in g th ro u g h a n y o f th e m . P ro v id e d th a t n o th in g h e re in con ta in ed sh a ll p re v e n t th e p a y m e n t in g oo d f a i th o f re m u n e ra t io n to a n y officers o r s e rv a n ts o f th e S o c ie ty o r to a n y m em b er th e re o f o r o th e r p erso n in r e tu r n fo r a n y se rv ices re n d e re d to th e S o c ie ty .

6. N o m em b er o r m em b e js o f th e G e n e ra l C o u n c il sh a ll be a n sw e r- a b le fo r a n y loss a r is in g in th e a d m in is tra tio n o r a p p lic a tio n o f th e sa id t r u s t fu n d s o r su m s o f m o n ey o r fo r a n y d am ag e to o r d e te r io ra tio n in th e sa id t r u s t p rem ise s , u n le ss , su ch loss , d am ag e o r d e te r io ra tio n sh a ll h a p p e n b y o r th ro u g h h is o r th e ir w ilfu l d e fa u lt o r n eg lec t.

■ 7 . I f u po n th o d isso lu tio n o f th e S o c ie ty , th e re sh a ll re m a in a f te rth e sa tis fa c tio n of a l l its d eb ts an d l ia b ilitie s , a n y p ro p e r ty w h a tso ev er, th e sam e sh a ll n o t be p a id to o r d is tr ib u te d am o n g th e m em b ers oi th e S o c ie ty o r a n y o f th e m , b u t sh a ll be g iv en o r t r a n s fe r r e d to some

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o th e r S o c ie ty o r A sso cia tio n , In s t i tu t io n o r In s t i tu tio n s , h a v in g o b jec ts s im ila r to th e o b jec ts o f th e S o c ie ty , to be d e te rm in e d by th e vo tes o f n o t less th a n th re e -f if th s of th e m em b ers o f th e S o c ie ty , p re s e n t p e rso n a lly o r b y p ro x y , a t a m e e tin g c a lle d fo r th e p u rp o se , o r in d e fa u lt th e re o f , by such J u d g e o r C o u rt o f L aw as m ay h av e ju r is d ic tio n in th e m a t te r .

8. A co p y of th e R u le s a n d R e g u la tio n s of th e sa id T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty is filed w ith th e M em o ran d u m o f A sso c ia tio n , an d th e u n d e rsig n ed , be in g seven o f th e m em b ers o f th e G o v e rn in g B o d y o f th e sa id S o c ie ty , do h e re b y c e r t i fy th a t such co p y o f such R u les and R e g u la tio n s of th e sa id T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty is c o r re c t .

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1. T he G en e ra l C o u n cil, w hich §hall be th e G o v e rn in g B o d y of th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty , sh a ll co n sis t o f i ts P re s id e n t , V ic e -P re s id e n t, T re a s u re r , an d R e co rd in g S e c re ta ry and th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y o f each o f i ts co m p o n en t N a tio n a l S o c ie ties , ex ojfficio, a n d o f n o t less th a n five o th e r m em b ers o f th e S o c ie ty ; and n o t less th a n seven m em b ers o f th e G e n e ra l C ouncil sh a ll be re s id en t in In d ia , an d o f th e se seven th e re sh a ll be n o t less th a n th re e w ho sh a ll a n d th r e e w ho sh a ll n o t be n a tiv e s of In d ia o r C e y lo n . T h e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry sh a ll be th e S e c re ta ry of th e G e n e ra l C o u n c il.

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2. T he te rm s of those m em bers of th e G en e ra l C ouncil w ho ho ld office e.r officio sh a ll expire, w ith th e v aca tio n o f th e ir q u a lify in g office, w h ile th e o th e r m em b ers sh a ll be e lec ted fo r a te rm of th re e y e a rs , by vote of th e G en e ra l C ouncil a t i ts A n n u a l M eetin g ; th e nam es o f p ro p o sed m em b ers sh a ll be se n t to a ll m em bers th re e m o n th s b efo re th e A n n u a l M ee tin g . M em bers re t i r in g sh a ll be e lig ib le fo r re -e lec tio n .

3. I t sh a ll be c o m p e ten t fo r th e G en e ra l C ouncil to rem ove an y of i ts m em b ers, o r a n y officer o f th e S o c ie ty , by a th re e -fo u r th s m a jo r ity o f its w hole n u m b e r o f m em bers, a t a specia l m ee tin g ca lled fo r th e p u rp o se o f w hich a t le a s t th re e m o n th s’ n o tice sha ll have been g iven *, th e q u o ru m c o n s is tin g , h o w ever, of n o t less th a n five m em bers.

4 . T he G en e ra l C ouncil sh a ll o rd in a r ily m ee t once a y ea r, a t th e tim e o f th e A n n u a l M eetin g o r C onven tion of th e S o c ie ty : b u t a specia l m e e tin g m ay be ca lled a t a n y tim e b y th e P re s id e n t , and shall be c a lle d a t a n y tim e by h im , o r if no t by h im , by th e R eco rd in g S e c re ta ry , o n th e w rit te n req u is itio n o f n o t less th an one fo u r th o f th e to ta l n u m b er of m e m b e r s ; b u t of such specia l m ee tin g s n o t less th a n th ree m o n th s’ n o tice sh a ll he g iv en , and th e no tice sh a ll co n ta in a s ta te m e n t o f th e specia l business to he laid b e fo re th e m ee tin g .

a . A t a ll m ee tin g s o f th e G en e ra l C o u n c il, m em bers th e re o f m ay v o te in p e rso n , o r in w r it in g , o r by p ro x y .

ti. T he q u o ru m of an o rd in a ry as w ell as of a specia l m e e tin g o f th e G en e ra l C ouncil sha ll he tive m em bers. I f th e re be no q uo rum , th e m ee tin g m ay he a d jo u rn e d sine die , o r th e C h a irm a n o f the m ee tin g m ay a d jo u rn it to a n o th e r d a te o f w hich th re e m o n th s ’ fu r th e r n o tice sha ll he g iv en , w hen th e b usiness o f th e m e e tin g sh a ll be d isposed of, ir re sp e c tiv e o f w h e th e r th e re is a q u o ru m p re se n t o r n o t.

7. T he P re s id e n t , o r in h is absence th e V ic e -P re s id e n t, o f th e S o c ie ty , sha ll preside, a t a ll Tnectings of th e S o c ie ty o r o f the G en e ra l C ouncil, an d sh a ll have a c a s tin g v o te in th e case o f an equal d iv ision o f the m em b ers v o tin g on a n y q u estio n befo re th e m ee tin g .

8. I n th e absence o f the. P re s id e n t an d th e V ic e -P re s id e n t , th e m e e tin g sh a ll e le c t a C h a irm an from am o n g the m em ber* p re s e n t a t th e m e e tin g , an d he sh a ll h av e a c a s tin g v o te in th e ease o f a tie .

0. T he te rm o f office of the P re s id e n t shall be seven y ea rs .10. S ix m o n th s b efo re th e e x p ira tio n o f a P re s id e n t 's te rm o f

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m e e tin g to bo h e ld by th em , and th e n o m in a tio n sh a ll be co m m u n ica ted to th e G en e ra l S e c re ta r ie s b y th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta r y . E a c h G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry sh a ll ta k e th e v o te s of th e in d iv id u a l m em b ers o f h is N a tio n a l S o c ie ty on th e l is t o f m em b ers fo rw a rd e d to A d y a r in th e p re ce d in g N o v em b er, and sh a ll co m m u n ica te th e re s u lt to th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry , w ho sh a ll tak e tho se o f th e L o dges an d F e llo w s -a t- la rg e a tta c h e d to A d y a r . A m a jo r ity o f tw 'o -th ird s o f th e re c o rd e d vo tes sh a ll be n ecessa ry fo r e lec tio n .

11 . T he P re s id e n t sh a ll n o m in a te th e V ic e -P re s id e n t , su b jec t to co n firm a tio n by th e G en e ra l C ou n cil, an d h is te rm of office sh a ll e x p ire upon th e e lec tio n of a new P re s id e n t .

12. T he P re s id e n t sh a ll a p p o in t th e T re a su re r , th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry an d such su b o rd in a te officials as he m ay find n ecessa ry , w hich a p p o in tm e n ts sh a ll ta k e e ffec t from th e ir d a te s , an d sh a ll co n tin u e to be v a lid u n less re je c te d by a m a jo r ity v o te o f th e w ho le n u m b er of m em b ers of th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee , v o tin g in p erso n o r by p ro x y , a t i ts n e x t su cceed in g m e e tin g , th e n ew ly a p p o in ted T re a s u re r o r R e c o rd in g S e c re ta rv n o t b e in g p re se n t , n o r c o u n tin g as a m em b er of th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee fo r p u rp o ses of such v o te .

13 . T he T re a su re r , R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry an d su b o rd in a te officials b e in g a ss is ta n ts to th e P re s id e n t in h is c a p a c ity as e x ecu tiv e officer o f th e G e n e ra l C o u n c il, th e P re s id e n t sh a ll h av e th e a u th o r ity to rem o v e a n y a p p o in tee o f h is ow n to such offices.

14 . T he G en e ra l C ouncil sh a ll a t each A n n u a l M ee tin g a p p o in t an E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee fo r th e en su in g y e a r , of w hom a t le a s t tw o - th ird s sh a ll be m em b ers o f th e C ouncil an d i t sh a ll co n sis t o f seven m em b ers , a l l re s id e n ts o f In d ia , in c lu d in g th e P re s id e n t as ex-officio C h a irm an , th e V ic e -P re s id e n t w h en re s id e n t in M a d ras , th e T re a su re r , and th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry as ex-officio S e c re ta ry o f th e C o m m ittee , and th re e o f th e m em bers of such C o m m ittee sh a ll an d th re e sh a ll n o t bo n a tiv e s o f I n d ia o r C ey lo n .

1 5 . T he E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee sh a ll, as f a r as co n v en ien t m ee t once in e v e ry th re e m o n th s fo r th e a u d it o f a cco u n ts an d th e d esp a tch o f a n y o th e r b u s in ess . A sp ec ia l m e e tin g m ay be c a lle d by th e C h a irm a n w h en ev e r he th in k s fit, an d such m e e tin g sh a ll be c a lle d by h im , o r if n o t by h im , b y th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry , w h en he is re q u ire d to do so, b y n o t less th a n th re e m em b ers o f th e C o m m ittp e , w ho sh a ll s ta te

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to h im m w r it in g th e business fo r w hich th e y w ish th e m e e tin g to assem ble .

16. A t a m e e tin g o£ th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee , th ree m em b ers sh a ll c o n s t i tu te a q u o ru m .

17. T he C o m m ittee sh a ll, in th e absence of th e C h a irm a n o r V ic e - C h a irm an , e le c t a C h a irm an to p re s id e o v e r th e m e e tin g , and in case o f eq u a li ty o f vo tes th e C h a irm an fo r th e tim e b e in g sh all h av e a c a s tin g vo te .

18. T he P re s id e n t sha ll be th e cu s to d ia n of a ll th e a rch iv es an d re c o rd s o f th e S o c ie ty , and sh a ll be th e E x ec u tiv e O fficer and sh a ll c o n d u c t an d d ire c t th e b usin ess o f th e S o c ie ty in com plian ce w ith i ts ru le s ; he sha ll be em p o w ered to m ak e te m p o ra ry ap p o in tm e n ts an d to fill p ro v is io n a lly a ll v acan c ies th a t o ccu r in th e offices of th e S o c ie ty , and sh a ll h av e d is c re tio n a ry p o w ers in a ll m a tte rs n o t sp ecifically p ro v id e d fo r in th e se R u le s .

19. A ll su b sc r ip tio n s , d o n a tio n s and o th e r m o n ey s p ay a b le to th e A sso c ia tio n sh a ll be rece iv ed by th e P re s id e n t , o r th e T re a su re r , o r th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry , th e re c e ip t o f e ith e r o f w hom in w r it in g sh a ll be su ffic ien t d isc h a rg e fo r th e sam e.

2 0 . T he se c u ritie s an d u n in v ested fu n d s of th e S o c ie ty sh a ll be d ep o sited in th e Im p e r ia l B a n k o f In d ia , M ad ras , o r such o th e r B a n k o r B a n k s as th e E x e c u tiv e tC om m ittee, T .S . , sh a ll se lec t ; a n d in c o u n tr ie s o u ts id e o f In d ia , in such B a n k s as th e P re s id e n t sh a ll se lec t. C heques d ra w n a g a in s t th e fu n d s sh a ll be s ig n ed by th e P re s id e n t o r by th e T re a s u re r o f th e S o c ie ty .

2 1 . T he fu n d s of th e S o c ie ty n o t re q u ire d fo r c u r r e n t exp enses m ay be in v e s ted b y th e P re s id e n t , w ith th e adv ice a n d co n sen t o f th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee , in G o v e rn m e n t o r o th e r P u b lic se c u ritie s , o r in th e p u rc h a se of im m o v ab le p ro p e r ty o f F i r s t M o rtg a g e s on such p ro p e r ty , a n d w ith lik e ad v ice and co n se n t he m ay se ll, m o rtg a g e o r o th e rw ise tr a n s fe r th e sam e, p ro v id e d , h o w e v e r, t h a t n o th in g h e re in c o n ta in ed sh a ll a p p ly to th e p ro p e r ty a t A d v a r , M ad ras , kno w n as th e H e a d q u a r te r s o f th e S o c ie ty .

2 2 . D o cu m en ts an d co n v ey an ces , in re sp e c t o f th e t r a n s fe r o fp r o p e r ty b e lo n g in g to th e S o c ie ty , sh a ll b ea r th e s ig n a tu re of th eP re s id e n t an d of th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry , an d sh a ll have affixed toth em th e S ea l o f th e S o c ie ty .• • *

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23- T he S o c ie ty m ay sue am i be su ed in th e nam e o f th<* P re s id e n t .

2 4 . T he R eco rd in g S e c re ta ry m ay , w ith th e a u th o r i ty o f th e P re s id e n t , affix th e S ea l o f th e S o c ie ty on a ll in s tru m e n ts re q u ir in g to be sea led , an d a ll such in s tru m e n ts sh a ll be s igned by th e P re s id e n t and by th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta r y .

2 5 . O n th e d e a th o r re s ig n a tio n o f th e P re s id e n t , th e V ice- P re s id e n t sh a ll p e rfo rm th e d u tie s o f P re s id e n t , u n ti l a su ccesso r ta k e s Office.

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2d . T he H e a d q u a r te r s o f th e S o c ie ty a re e s tab lish e d a t A d y a r M ad ras , and a re o u ts id e th e ju r is d ic tio n o f th e In d ia n S ec tio n .

27 . T he P re s id e n t sh a ll h av e fu ll p ow er and d isc re tio n to p e rm it to a n y p erso n th e use of a n y p o r tio n o f th e H e a d q u a r te r s ’ p rem ise s fo r o ccu p a tio n an d res id en ces , on such te rm s as th e P re s id e n t m ay la y d ow n , o r to re fu se p e rm iss io n so to o ccu p y o r re s id e . A n y p e rso n o cc u p y in g o r re s id in g u n d e r th e p erm iss io n g ra n te d b y th e P re s id e n t sh a ll, on a fo r tn ig h t ’s n o tice g iv en by o r on b eh a lf o f th e P re s id e n t , u n c o n d itio n a lly q u it th e p rem ises b e fo re th e e x p iry o f th a t p e r io d .

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28. E v e ry a p p lic a tio n fo r m em b ersh ip in th e S o c ie ty m u s t bem ade on an a u th o r ise d fo rm , and m u st, w h en ev er possib le , be en d o rsed b y tw o fe llo w s an d s ig n ed by th e a p p lic a n t ; b u t no p erso n u n d e r th e ag e o f m a jo r ity sh a ll be a d m itte d w ith o u t th e c o n se n t o f th e ir g u a rd ia n s . *.

29 . A dm ission to m em b ersh ip m ay be o b ta in ed th ro u g h th e P re s id e n t o f a L o d g e , G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y of a N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , o r th ro u g h th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry ; and a D ip lo m a of m em b ersh ip sh a ll be issued to th e F e llo w , b e a r in g th e s ig n a tu re of th o P re s id e n t , an d c o u n te rs ig n e d by th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta r y , w h e re th e a p p lic a n t resid es w ith in th e t e r r i to r y o f a N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , o r c o u n te rs ig n e d b y th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry , if adm issio n to m em b ersh ip h as been o b ta in e d th ro u g h th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry .

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30 . L o dg es an d u n a tta c h e d F e llo w s re s id in g w ith in the te r r i to r y of a N a tio n a l S o c ie ty m u s t b e lo n g to th a t N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , u n less co m in g u n d e r R u le 31 .

31 . W h e n a L o dg e o r an in d iv id u a l F e llo w is, fo r a n y se rio u s and w e ig h ty reaso n , d es iro u s o f leav in g th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty to w hich i t , o r he, b e lo n g s, b u t is n o t d es iro u s o f le a v in g th e T h eo so p h ica l S o c ie ty , such L o dg e o r in d iv id u a l F e llo w m ay becom e d ire c t ly a tta c h e d to H e a d q u a r te r s se v e r in g a ll c o n n ec tio n w ith th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , p ro v id e d th a t th e P re s id e n t , a f te r d u e c o n su lta tio n w ith th e G en e ra l S e c re ta r y o f th e sa id N a tio n a l S o c ie ty , sh a ll san c tio n th e t r a n s fe r . T h is sh a ll e q u a lly a p p ly in th e case o f th e ad m iss io n o f a n y new m em b er, an d due c o n su lta tio n w ith th e G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry of th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty in w hich th a t new m em b er is re s id in g shou ld a lw a y s p reced e an y decision fo r h is ad m iss io n .

32 . L o d g es o r F e l lo w s -a t- la rg e , in c o u n tr ie s w h ere no N a tio n a l S o c ie ty ex is ts , m u st a p p ly fo r th e i r C h a r te rs o r D ip lo m as d ire c t ly to th e R eco rd in g S e c re ta ry and m ay n o t, w ith o u t th e san c tio n o f th e P re s id e n t, b e lo n g to N a tio n a l S o c ie ties w ith in th e te r r i to r ia l lim its o f w hich th e y a re n o t s i tu a te d o r re s id e n t.

3 3 . A ny seven F e llo w s, in a c o u n try w here no N a tio n a l S o c ie ty ex is ts , m ay a p p ly to be c h a r te re d as a L odge, th e a p p lic a tio n to be fo rw a rd e d to th e P re s id e n t o f the S o c ie ty th ro u g h th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry .

34. T he P re s id e n t sh a ll h av e a u th o r i ty to g r a n t o r re fu se a p p lica tio n s fo r C h a r te rs , w hich , if issu ed , m u s t b ea r h is s ig n a tu re an d th a t o f th e R e c o rd in g S e c re ta ry and the S ea l o f th e S o c ie ty , an d be reco rd ed a t th e H e a d q u a r te r s o f th e S o c ie ty .

35 . A N a tio n a l S o c ie ty m ay be fo rm ed by th e P re s id e n t , u p o n th e a p p lic a tio n o f seven o r m o re c h a r te re d L o d g es .

36 . A ll C h a r te rs o f N a tio n a l S o c ie ties o r L o d g es an d a ll D ip lo m as o f m em b ersh ip d e r iv e th e ir a u th o r i ty fro m th e P re s id e n t , a c tin g as E x e c u tiv e O fficer o f th e G en e ra l C ou n cil o f th e S o c ie ty , and m ay be c a n c e lle d b y th e sam e a u th o r i ty .

37 . E a c h L o d g e an d N a tio n a l S o c ie ty sh a ll have th e pow er of m a k in g its o w n R u le s , p ro v id ed th e y do n o t c o n flic t w ith th e R u le s of th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty , a n d th e ru le s sh a ll becom e v a lid un less th e ir c o n firm a tio n be re fu se d by th e P re s id e n t .


38. E v e ry N a tio n a l S o c ie ty m u st a p p o in t a G en era l S e c re ta ry , w ho sh a ll be th e ch an n e l of official co m m u n ica tio n b e tw een th e G e n e ra l C ouncil and th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty .

39. T he G e n e ra l S e c re ta ry of each N a tio n a l S o c ie ty sh a ll fo rw a rd to th e P re s id e n t , a n n u a lly , n o t la te r th a n th e f irs t day of N ov em ber, a re p o r t o f the y e a r ’s w o rk o f his S o c ie ty , an d a t a n y tim e fu rn ish an y fu r th e r in fo rm a tio n th e P re s id e n t o r G e n e ra l C ouncil m ay d esire .

40 . N a tio n a l S ocie ties , h i th e r to k n o w n as S ec tio n s, w hich h av e been in c o rp o ra te d u n d e r th e n am e of “ T he . . . S ec tio n of th e T .S ., ” b efo re th e y ea r 1908 , m ay re ta in th a t nam e in th e ir re sp ec tiv e c o u n tr ie s , in o rd e r n o t to in te r fe re w ith th e in c o rp o ra tio n a lre a d y e x is tin g , b u t sh a ll be in c lu d ed u n d e r th e nam e of N a tio n a l S oc ie ties , fo r a ll pu rpose? in th ese R u le s and R e g u la tio n s .

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4 1 . T he fees p a y a b le to th e G en e ra l T re a su ry by L o d g es n o t co m p rised w ith in th e lim its of a n y N a tio n a l S o c ie ty a re a? fe llow ? : F o r C h a r te r , £ 1 ; fo r each D ip lo m a o f M em b ersh ip , 5s. ; fo r th e A n n u a l S u b sc rip tio n o f each F e llo w , 5s. ; o r e q u iv a len ts .

4 2 . F e l lo w s -a t- la rg e n o t b e lo n g in g to an y L o d g e sh a ll p a y th e u su a l 5s. E n tra n c e F ee , and an A n n u a l S u b sc rip tio n of £ 1 , to th e G en e ra l T re a su ry .

4 3 . E a c h N a tio n a l S o c ie ty sha ll p a y in to th e G en e ra l T re a su ry te n p e r c e n t of th e to ta l a m o u n t rece iv ed from its ow n N a tio n a l dues, and sh a ll r e m it th e sam e to th e T re a su re r on o r b e fo re th e firs t d ay o f O c to b e r o f th e c u r r e n t y e a r , an d th e official y e a r o f th e S o c ie ty sha ll close on 3 1 s t O c to b e r.

4 4 . In th e ev en t o f th e c a n c e lla tio n o f an y C h a r te r u n d e r R u le 36 o r th e w ith d ra w a l fro m th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty of a n y N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r L o d g e th e re o f , i ts c o n s ti tu e n t C h a r te r g ra n te d by th e P re s id e n t, sh a ll, ipso fa c to , lap se an d becom e fo rfe ite d , an d a ll p ro p e r ty , rea l o r p e rso n a l, in c lu d in g C h a r te rs , D ip lo m as, S ea l. R eco rd s an d o th e r p a p e rs , p e r ta in in g to th e S o c ie ty , b e lo n g in g to o r in th e c u s to d y o f such N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r L o d g e , sh a ll v es t in th e S o c ie ty (ex cep t w hen th e law o f th e c o u n try w h ere th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r Lodge is s i tu a te d p ro h ib its such v es tin g , in w hich case th e p ro p e r ty

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s h a ll v e s t as h e re in a f te r p ro v id e d ) and sh a ll be d e liv e re d up to th e P re s id e n t o r h is n om in ee in i ts b eh a lf ; an d such N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r L o d g e sh a ll n o t be e n ti tle d to co n tin u e to use th e N am e, M o tto , o r S ea l o f th e S o c ie ty .

P ro v id e d , n e v e rth e le ss , t h a t th e P re s id e n t sh a ll be em p ow ered to rev iv e and t r a n s fe r th e sa id C h a r te r o f th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r L o d g e , w hose C h a r te r has so lapsed an d becom e fo rfe ite d , to such o th e r L o dg es an d F e llo w s o r o th e r nom inee o r nom inees o f h is as in h is ju d g m e n t sh a ll seem b es t fo r th e in te re s ts o f th e S o c ie ty .

In cases w h ere th e law o f th e c o u n try w h ere th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty o r L o dg e , w hose C h a r te r has lap sed as a fo re sa id is s itu a te d , p ro h ib its such v e s tin g in th e S o c ie ty , in th a t case th e p ro p e r ty of th e L o dg e sh a ll vest in i ts N a tio n a l S o c ie ty a n d the p ro p e r ty of th e N a tio n a l S o c ie ty sh a ll v es t in a loca l T ru s te e o r T ru s te e s a p p o in ted by the P re s id e n t .

To e ffec t a n y t ra n s fe r of p ro p e r ty , w hich the S o c ie ty m ay becom e e n ti t le d to u n d e r th is R u le , i t sh a ll be law fu l fo r th e P re s id e n t to a p p o in t an a g e n t o r n om inee fo r th e p u rp o se o f e x e c u tin g a n y n ecessa ry d o cu m en t o r d o cu m en ts o r fo r ta k in g an y s tep s n ecessa ry e ffe c tu a lly to t r a n s fe r th e sa id p ro p e r ty to th e S o c ie ty .

4 5 . T he fin an c ia l acco u n ts o f th e S o c ie ty sh a ll be a u d ite d a n n u a lly b y qua lified A u d ito rs w ho sh a ll be ap p o in ted by th e G en e ra l C ouncil a t e ach A n n u a l M ee tin g fo r th e en su in g y e a r .

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46. T he A n n u a l G e n e ra l M ee tin g o r C o n v en tio n o f th e S o c ie ty sh a ll be h e ld in I n d ia in th e m o n th of D ecem b er, a t such p lace as sh a ll be d e te rm in e d by th e E x e c u tiv e C o m m ittee in th e J u n e o f each y e a r . L o d g es d es iro u s of in v itin g th e C o n v en tio n an d ab le to m ake due a r ra n g e m e n ts fo r i ts a cco m m o d atio n , sh a ll send th e in v ita tio n in th e M a rc h o f th e c u r r e n t y e a r , w ith p a r t ic u la r s o f th e a rra n g e m e n ts th e y p ro p o se to m a k e .

47 . A t le a s t once in e v e ry seven y e a rs a W o rld C o n g ress o f th e T h eo so ph ica l S o c ie ty sh a ll b e h e ld o u t o f In d ia , b eg in n in g w ith one in E u ro p e a t a p lace an d d a te to be fixed by th e G en e ra l C ouncil, b u t so a s n o t to in te r fe re w ith th e A n n u a l C on v en tio n in In d ia .


48. The President shall have the power to convene meetings of the Society at his discretion.

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49. The General Council, after at least three months’ notice has been given to each member of said Council, may, by a three-fourths vote of their whole number, in person, in writing, or by proxy, make, alter or repeal the Rules and Regulations of the Society, in such manner as it may deem expedient.

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Mu. L. VV. R o g e r s , T.S. in America ; Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.A.M r s . M a r g a r e t J a c k s o n , T.S. in England ; 2 3 Bedford Square,

London, W.C. 1.(t. S. A r u n d a l e , T.S. in India : Benares City, U.P.H a r o i . u M o r t o n , T.S. in Australia ; 29 Bligh Street, Sydney, N.S.W.H e r r H u g o F a h l c r a n t z . T.S. in Sweden; Ostermalmsgatan 75,

Stockholm, Sweden. •W i t , m a m C r a w f o r p Esv., T.S. ill New Zealand ; 371 Queen Street,

Auckland, New Zealand.M e v r . C. R a m o n d t - H t r s c h m a n n , T.S. in the Netherlands ; Amstel-

dijk 76, Amsterdam, Holland.M o n s i e u r C h a r l e s B l e c h , T.S. i n France ; 4 Square Rapp, Paris

VII, France.C o l o n e l l o O l v i e r o B o g g i a n i , T.S. in Italy ; 8 Corso Fiume, Torino

VII, Italy.


H e r r A x e l v o n F i e l i t z - C o n i a r , T.S. in Germany ; Hdqts. Reseden- weg, 21, Hambnrg-Fu, Germany. (Priv. Add.) : Zochorstraat 60/3, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

S e ñ o r E d e l v t u . o F e l i x , T. S. in Cuba ; Apartado 365, Havana, Cuba.

M r s . E. d e R a t h o n y i , T.S. in Hungary ; VI. Relibab u. 20, Budapest I, Hungary.

Dr. J o h n S o n o k , T.S. in Finland ; Kansakoulukatu 8, Helsingfors, Finland.r

M a d a m e A. K a m e n '-k y , T.S. in Russia ; 2, r . Cherbulicz, Geneva, Switzerland.

H e r r J o s e p h S k u t a , T.S. in Czechoslovakia ; Kuncicky 200, Mor., Ostrava, Czechoslovakia.

M r s . A. M. G o w l a n d , T.S. in South Africa ; P.O. Box 632, Cape Town, South Africa.

N. A. E l l i n g p e n E s q . , T.S. i n Scotland; 2 8 Great King Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.

P r o f . G. M k a u t i s , T.S. in Switzerland ; Sorrifcres, Neuchatel, Switzerland.

M o n s i e u r G a s t o n P o l a k , T.S. in Belgium ; 4 5 Rue d e Loxuin,Brussels, Belgium.

M y n h e e r J. K e u i k h e e r , T.S. in Neth. East Indies; Blavatskypark, Weltevreden, Java.

U. S a w H l a P r u E s q . , T.S. in Burma; 102, 49th Street, East Rangoon, Burma.

H e r r J o h n C o r d e s , T.S. in Austria ; Theresianumgasse 12, Vienna IV, Austria.

F r u A g n e s M a r t e n s S p a r r k , T.S. in Norway ; Gabelsgatan 41, Oslo, Norway. .

H e r r C h r . S v e n d s e n , T.S. in Denmark ; Hauchavej 20, Copenhagen, Denmark.

T. K e n n e d y E s q . , T.S. in Ireland ; 16 South Frederick Street, Dublin, Ireland.

S e ñ o r A g u s t í n G a r z a G a l i n d o , T.S. in Mexico ; P.O. Box 8014, Mexico City, Mexico, D.F.

A l b e r t E. S. S m y t h e E s q . , T.S. in Canada ; 26 West Glen Grove Avenue, Toronto 12, Canada.

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D r . A r t u r o M o n t e s a n o , T.S. in Argentina ; Agüero 1389, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

S e ñ o r A r m a n d o H a m e l , T.S. in ( ’hile : Casilla de Correo 548, Valparaiso, Chile.

S e ñ o r J u v e n a l M. M e s q u i t a , T.S. in Brazil ; Rua Piratiny 90, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

M o n s i e u r S o p h r o n y N i c k o f f , T.S in Bulgaria : *4 Tzar Simeon, Sofia, Bulgaria.

H e r r J a k o b K k i s t i n s s o n , T.S. in Iceland; Ingolfsstr. 22, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Dr. Manuel d e Brionde, T.S. in Spain ; Apartado 282, Sevilla. Spain.S e ñ o r A. R. S i l v a J u n i o r , T.S. in Portugal ; Avenida Almirante

R(ds 58, IE, Lisbon, Portugal.C o u n . P e t e r F r e e m a n , T.S. in Wales-, 3 Rectory Road, Penarth,

Wales.M a d e m o i s e l l e W a n d a D y n o w s k a , T.S. in Poland ; Krolewska 25,

in. 3, Warsaw, Poland.S e ñ o r F r a n c i s c o D i a z F a l p , T.S. in Uruguay ; Casilla Correo 595.

Montevideo, Uruguay.S e ñ o r F r a n c i s c o V i n c k n t y , T.S. in Porto Rico : P.O. Box 85, San

•Juan, Porto Rico.M m e . H é l è n e R o m n i c i a n o , c / o Mine. Zoé Pallado, T.S. in Roumania ;

Strada Labirint No. 62, Bucharest, Roumania.( I o s p o j i c a J e l i s a v a V a v r a , T.S. in Yugo-Slavia : Primorska ulica

br. 32, Zagreb, Yugo-Slnvia.N . K . C h o k s y E s q . , T.S. in Ceylon ; Boyd Place, Colpetty, Colombo,

Ceylon.A d d i t i o n a l

N a w a b A. H y d a r i , Hyderabad, Deccan [1927 for 3 years]. H i h e n d r a N a t h D a t t a E s q . ,139 Cornwallis Street, Calcutta [1927 for 3 years]. P. K . T e l a n g E s q . , Benares, [1925 for 3 years]. K h a n B a h a d u r N. D. K h a n -

d a l a v a l a , Dubash House, Hughes Road, Bombay[1925 for 3 years].

R a o S a h i b G. S o o b i a h C h e t t y , Adyar, Madras

[1925 for 3 years].Rt. Rev. C. W. L e a p b e a t e r ,

The Manor, Mosman, Sydney[1927 for 3 years].

J . D . L . A r a t h o o n E s q . ,c/o Bank of Indore Ltd.,

Indore [1927 for 3 years].

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M. M a n u k E s q . , P.O. B o x 632, Hongkong, China.E g y p t

J. H. P érez E s q . , P.O. Box 240, Cairo, Egypt.C e n t r a l A m e r i c a

S e ñ o r ' J o s é ; B. A c u n a , Apartado 633, San Jos«», Oosta Hita,Central America.

L e g a l A d v i s e r

T h e H o n ’ b l e Mr. J u s t i c e V. H a m e s a m , High Court o I' Madras.HEADQUARTERS

E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e

T h e P r e s i d e n t

T h e V i c e - P r e s i d e n t

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T h e T r e a s u r e r

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D r . C. K u sh a n R a ja (H o n . D i r e c t o r )

C a b l e A d d r e s s e s :The President : “ Oleott, Madras.”Gen. Sec., American Section : “ Theosoph, Wheaton.”

,, English Section : “ Theosoph, London.”„ Indian Section : “ Theosophy, Benares.”,, Australian Section : “ Theosoph, Sydney.”„ Swedish Section : “ Teosof, Stockholm.”,, New Zealand Section : ‘‘ Theosophy, Auckland.” ,, Scottish Section : “ Theosophy, Edinburgh.”,, Egyptian Section : “ Poresco, Cairo.”,, Mexican Section : “ Teosofica, Mexico.”,, Welsh Section : “ Theosophy, Cardiff.”

M I N U T E S

O f a M e e t i n g o f t h e G e n e r a l C o u n c i l , T . S ., h e l d i n t h e B o a r d R o o m ,

Mrs. B. Padmabai Sanjiva Rao ... J o i n t G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y , N o r t h ,

Rt. Rev. C. W. Leadbeater in anticipation of his being formally elected as an Additional Member was also present.

1. The Minutes of the Meetings of December 24th and 29th, 1926, having been previously circulated among the members of the General Council, were taken as read, and duly signed.

2. The Councillors’ votes on the re-election of the retiring members, Nawab A. Hvdari and Mr. Hirondra Nath Datta were

Present :

Dr. Annie Resant Mr. C. Jinarfljadäsa

„ J. R. Aria ,, A. Schwarz

P r e s i d e n t , T . S .1 i c e - P r e s i d e n t , T . S . R e c o r d i n g S e c r e t a r y , T . S . T r e a s u r e r , T . S .

'T .S . i n I n d i a .Heer J. Kruishecr G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y , T . S . i n D u t c h

P a s t I n d i e s . ,, ,, „ B u r m a .R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , 7 \ S . i n A u s t r a l i a .

U. Saw Hla PruRt. Rev. G. S. ArundaleMr. Ricardo Ros

,, A. G. FelizT . S . i n C u b a . M e x i c o a n d C h i l e .

Hirendra Nath Datta M e m b e r , G e n e r a l C o u n c i l , T . S .„ P. K. Tolang

Rao Sahib G. Subbiah Chetty

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unanimously in favour, so they were re-elected as Additional Members of the General Council for three years.

The majority of votes on the election of Mr. J. D. L. Arathoon in place of Rt. Rev. G. 8. Arundale, and of Rt. Rev. C. W. Leadbeater as Additional Members were in favour, heuce they were elected as Additional Members of the General Council for a period of three years.

3. The votes sent in by the Councillors on the proposal of the President to substitute “ Fellowship of Faiths ” for the “ World Religion,” in the statement entitled “ The Basic Truths of Religion,” printed on page 327 of the Minutes of the T. 8. General Council, in tho A n n u a l R e p o r t , 1925, were all in favour, hence it was unanimously

R e s o l v e d .—That the words “ Fellowship of Faiths ” be substituted for the “ World Religion ” in the statement entitled “ The Basic Truths of Religion” printed on page 327 of the T. S. A n n u a l R e p o r t of 1925, and tbc same be reprinted as follows :

T h e Ba s ic T r u t h s op R e l ig io n

Theosophy, the Divine Wisdom, is the root of all the great religions, living and dead ; all are branches of that ever-living Tree of Life, with its root in Heaven, the leaves of which are for tho healing of the nations of the world. Each special religion brings out and emphasises some special aspect of the Truth, necessary far the evolution of humanity during the age it opens, and shapes the civilisation of that age, enriching the religious, moral and cultural heritage of the human race.

The Fellowship of Faiths, of which all special religions are integral parts— whether or not they recognise their places in the World Order— declares :

1. There is one transcendeut Self-Existent Life, eternal, all- pervading, all-sustaining, whence all worlds derive their several lives, whereby and wherein all things which exist live and move and have their being.

2. For our world this Life is immanent, and is manifested as the Logos, the Word, worshipped under different Names, in different religions, but ever recognised as the One Creator, Preserver and Regenerator.

3. Under Him, our world is ruled and guided by a Hierarchy of His Elder Children, variously called Rishis, Sages, Saints, among whom are the World-Teachers, who for each age re-proclaim

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the ossential truths of roligion and morality iu a form suited to the age ; this Hierarchy is aided in its work by the hosts of Beings—again variously named, Devas, Angels, Shining Ones— discharging functions recognised in all religions.

4. Human beings form one order of the creatures evolving on this earth, and each human being evolves by successive life- periods, gathering experiences and building them into character, reaping always as he sows, until he-has learned the lessons taught in the three worlds—the earth, the intermediate state and therheavens—in which a complete life-period is passed, and has reached human perfection, when he (‘liters the company of just men made perfect, that rules and guides the evolving lives in all stages of their growth.

These are the Basic Truths of the Fellowship of Faiths, of which all religions are specialised branches ; to proclaim and teach these the Thoosopliical Society was founded and exists.

The Fellowship.' of Faiths will thus help in preparing the way for the Coming of the World-Teaclier, who shall give to the Basic Truths the form suited to the age lie will open - the Age of Brotherhood.

The Thoosopliical ¡Society admits to its fellowship all who desire In enter it, whether or not they hold any of these basic truths, or belong to any religion or to none, since all belong to the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, of which it is a nucleus.

!. Votes on the proposal of the General Secretary, T. S. in Ungland suggesting alterations and additions to llule 44 of the Rules and Regulations of the T. S. were not all in favour. The General Secretary, T S. in India, voted against and Mr. Hireiulra Nath Dutta suggested an ainondment. After some, discussion it was referred to a sub-committee consisting of the Vice-President, Mr. Hirondra Nath Dalta, Rai Tijbal Narain Gurlu, Mr. I,'. K. Telang and the Recording Secretary to go into details and report about it.

f>. The Treasurer’s Report and Balance Sheet, which showed a deficit of Its. 4,872-ti-7 (£ 37 5) was, after some discussion, passed by the General Oouncil. The deficit, however, had been fortunately met by the credit balance of last year.

The T. S. and Adyar Library Budgets for 1928, which wort provisionally passed by the Executive Committee, T. S., were unanimously passed after examining various items.

M IN U T E S 291T.S. BUDGET PROM 1st NOVEMBER, 1927 TO 31st OCTOBER, 1928

Income Rs. A. p. Expenditure Ra. | J p.Rent and In terest 20,000 0 0 Adyar Library ... 2,600 0 0Fees and Dues ... 19,000 0 0 Offico Salaries . . . . . j 2,000 0 0Harden Produce 12,600 0 0 Servants’ Wages ... : 6,600 \ 0 0Electrical Department 3,000 0 0 Gardens 17,000 0 0De licit to ho made tip by Printing and Stationery ... ; 4,010 0 0donations 19,410 ' o 0 Telegrams and Postages ... 1,000 0 0

Lighting and W ater ... j 7,000 0 0Taxes . ! 460 0 0Construction and Itepaiis ... , 22,000 0 <>Establishm ent Charges 2,000 0 0

i T h e A d y a r B u l l e t i u ... , 450 0 0Gulistnn 600 0 01 Brahmavidyasliramu 3,000 0 0! Furnishing 1,000 |1 0 01 Vice-President’s Office 1,000 0 0i Museum . . . i 600 0 01i. L

Miscellaneous . . ,i1

3,0001

0 011___

73,910 1 (1l| 0 73,910 0! 0

ADYAR LIBRARY BUDGET FROM 1<t NOVEMBER, 1927 TO 3 1 st OCTOBER, 1928

Incomi Re. ;A.1p. KXPENniTUllE Ra. A. ...T.S. Contribution 2,500 0 0 Salaries ... 6,800 0 0Interest 4,240 0 0 Books anti .loiirimls 2,000 0 0Sales r»t o 0 0 MSS. 500 u nCopying Charges Copying MSS. 5(jb 0 0Deficit, to be made by Fire Insurance ... ... 1 360 0 0donations 5,410 0 0 Bookbinding, etc. ... ; 1,300 (\ Ü

! Publishing ... 1 1,2001 ! °! 0i 11 ii 12,650 ! o; i i; n11 ; 12,650 j 0: 1 0

(>. R e s o l v e d .—That the lYcniclent, the Vice-President, the Recording Secretary, and the Treasurer, e x - o f f i e i o , and Dr. (». Srinivasamnrti, Mr. D. K. Telang and Baroness <T. van Isselmnden he appointed members of the Executive Committee for the year 192S_

Carried unanimously.7. R e s o l v e d .—That Mr. (i. Narasimham, F.R.S.A., F.A.A.,

Certified Auditor, lie re-appointed Auditor for the year 1928 on the usual remuneration.

Carried unajiinjouslv.


8. The President proposed that a vote of thanks be given to Mr. K. R. Jussawalla, the Garden Superintendent, for increasing the garden produce and making it productive, hence it was

R e s o l v e d .—That the General Council records with pleasure the good work done hy Mr. K. R. Jussawalla, Superintendent of Gardens, in improving the garden and expresses its thanks to him for making it more productive year after year.

Carried unanimously.The General Council, having suffered a great loss in the death of

Sir T. Sadasiva Iyer, who had remained loyal and faithful to the end, and had rendered valuable services to the Society, the President proposed, and the General Council unanimously passed, that the following resolution of condolence be sent to his family :

That the General Council, T.S., places on record its profound appreciation of the very useful and valuable services which Sir T. Sadasiva Iyer had rendered to the Society for many years, and sends to his family its sympathy for the loss sustained by them, a loss which the whole Society shares with them.

Carried unanimously.The President informed the Council that Mrs. Douglas Hamilton,

a member of the T. S. in England, had left a legacy of £25,000 free of legacy duty to her for the Theosophical Society, and she asked the Members of the .General Council present to send their suggestions as to its distribution to the Recording Secretary for discussion in tin* adjourned Meeting.

The Meeting adjourned to January 6th, 1928.

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MINUTESOf the Adjourned Meeting of the General Council, T.S.,

held in the Board Room, Headquarters, Adyar, on January 6th, 1928, at 8 a.m.

P r e s e n t :

l)r. Annie Besant Mr. 0. Jinar&jadflsa „ J. II. Aria

Mr. A. Schwarz Ht. Itev. G. S. Annidai

President, T.S.Vice-President, T.S.Recording Secretary, T.S.Treasurer, T.S.General Secretary, T.S. in India, and

Representative, T.S. in Australia.Mr. Ricardo Ros ... ,, ,, Cuba.llao Sahib G. Suhhiah Ohettv ... Member, General Council, T.S. lit. Rev. 0. W. Lendheater ... „ „

1. The votes of the Councillors on the nomination of Dr. Annie Bcsani, as the President of the T.S., for a further term of seven years were all in favour. All the General Secretaries, except Italy, Czechoslovakia, Brazil and Ronmania whose votes were not received, voted in favour, making 37. Of the Additional Members, the Vice-President, Mr. J. R. Aria, Mr. A. Schwarz, Mr. P. K. Telang, Khan Bahadur N. D. Khandalavala, Rao Sahib G. Subbiah Chetty, Nawab A. Hydari, Mr. Hirendra Nath Datta and lit. Rev. 0. W. Leadbeator voted in favour, making in all 46. Hence it was

Resolved.—That according to Rule 10 of the Rules and Regulations of the T.S., the Goneral Council, at its meeting, held six months before tho expiry of the term of office of the President, in the Board Room at Adyar Headquarters, nominates Dr. Annie Besant for re-election as the President of the Theosophical Society, and authorises the Recording Secretary, T.S. to communicate the nomination of the General Council to all the General Secretaries of the National Societies, who should proceed to take the votes of the individual members of their respective National Societies.

Carried unanimously.2. The following addition to Rule 36 and amendments to

Mr, Edward 1<, Gardner’s proposed alterations to Rule 44 of the Rules

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and Regulations o£ the T.S. suggested by Mr. Hircndra Nath Datta, asreported by the sub-committee appointed by the General Council, T.S.,was read and finally accepted by the members present.

“ 36. (a) All Charters of National Societies or Lodges and nilDiplomas of membership derive their authority from the President,acting as Executive Officer of the General Council of the Society, andmay be cancelled by the same authority.

“ ( b ) Any National Society or any Lodge, whether belonging to aNational Sopietv or not, may by a two-thirds majority of the membersconstituting the same withdraw from the Theosophical Society.

“ 44. In the event of the cancellation of any Charter under Rule36a or the withdrawal from the Theo3ophical Society of any NationalSociety or any Lodge under Rule 366, its constituent Charter grantedby the President, shall, i p s o f a c t o , become forfeited or lapse and allproperty, real or personal, including Charters, Diplomas, Seal, Recordsand other papers, pertaining to the Society, belonging to or in thecustody of such National Society or Lodge, shall vest in the Society(except when the law of the country where the National Society orLodge is situated prohibits such vesting, in which case the property shallvest as hereinafter provided) and shall be delivered up to the Presidentor his nominee in its behalf ; and such National Society or Lodge shall notbe entitled to continue to use the Name, Motto, or Seal of the Society.

“ Provided, nevertheless, that, the President shall have power totransfer or revive the Charter of the National Society or the Lodge,*as the case may be, whose Charter should have become so forfeited or lapsed, to such other Lodges not being less than seven in nurnbor, or to such other Fellows not being less than seven in number, respectively, or to such other nominee or nominees of his as in his judgment shall seem best for the interests of the Society*

“ In cases whore the law of the country where the National Society or the Lodge, whose Charter has become forfeited or lapsed as aforesaid is situated, prohibits such vesting in the Society, in that ease the property of the Lodge shall vest in its National Society and the property of the National Society shall vest in a loeal Trustee or Trustees to bn appointed by the President.

“ To effect any transfer of property, which the Society may become entitled to under this Buie, it shall be lawful for the President to

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appoint an agent or nominee for the purpose of executing any necessary document or documents or for taking any steps necessary effectually to transfer the said property to the Society.” Hence it wan

R e s o l v e d .—That the Recording Secretary should send the addition to Rule 36 and Amendments to Rule 44 of the Rules and Regulations of the T.S. to all tin1 members of tins General Council, T.S., and get their votes thereon.

Carried unanimously.• 1?. Various suggestions were received regarding the distribution

o f £ 25,000 Legacy of Mas. D o u g l a s H a m i l t o n . After full discussion (lie following resolution was passed.

That the total sum be divided as follows :( a ) One-fifth for repairs and additions to buildings, Provident Fund

for employees of the T.S., installation of a telephone system, and other purposes of T.S. Headquarters, Adyar.

(/>) Two-fifths he held in reserve to form “ Douglas Hamilton Fund,” to be used at the discretion of the President, T. S., to develop work affecting the progress of the Theosophical movement throughout the world.

(e) Two-iifths to be allocated at the discretion of the President, T. S., for the development of such National Societies as should need assistance direct from Adyar Headquarters.

Carried unanimously.The President stated that the legacy had not, yret been received

from the Executors and that nothing beyond the lirst intimation of the legacy had been heard from the Executors of Mrs. Douglas Hamilton, and that she did not know when the amount would be handed over by them.

1. The General Secretary, T. 15. in America, sent a proposal that instead of inviting ouch National Society to pay a subscription of 1°/, of its total annual dues towards the World Congress Fund, the entertaining National Society should defray all the expenses of the World Congress by charging a moderate registration fee to delegates attending the World Congress.

The Treasurer, T. S., reported that he had received only Rs. 546 from some of the National Societies towards the World Congress Fund, and pointed out that 1% on Rs. 20,000 Annual Duos would bring

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about only Rs. 2,000 per year for the World Congress Fund, 'which at the end of seven years would amount to Rs. 14,000.

This sum was barely adequate to defray the cost of travel to the Congress of the Executive officers and left nothing for expenses of organising the Congress itself.

After some discussion the (Tenoral CouncilR e s o l v e d ,—That the proposal of the General Secretary, T. S. in

America, bo circulated among the members of the General Council with a memorandum from the Treasurer, T. S., for votes.

Carried unanimously.Tho Meeting terminated at 11 a.m.

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