The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-23

BLAYATsKY's FOLLOWERS.
They Hold Their Third Annual Convention,
and DR.. Buck Explains Few Things.
S and 7 w. Washington St.

CHICAGO, April 22.-Three score OF the mys-
tic followers of Blavatsky were at the Sherman
House, TO-DAY, holding the third annual con-
vention of the American Section of the Theo-
sophical Society. This was the opening day of
the convention. The morning session pri-
vate. and the delegates were required to give
significant passwords before they were ad-
mitted. There are twenty-five branches in the.
United States. and they were all represented.
The delegates were. Prof. Elliott Coues, Wash
inEton; Stanley B. Sexton, Chicago DR.. w II.
Phelan. Chicago; Elliott B. Page,
St Louis William Q. Judge. New York;
DR.. ]. IT. Olemann Dumesil. St Louis;
DR.. J. Buck, Cincinnati; Geo. III. Stearns,
Boston; F. A. Hines. Muskegon; DIR. NJ. G. Go
bon, Grand Island, Neb; DR.. J. B. w. LaPierre.
Minneapolis Proxies were held by delegates
for branches in Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Maiden. Mass, and Philadelphia The others
present were resident Theosophists, Of whom
there are about 125 in the city, most of them
women. j. B. Williams. Col Olney and Mrs.
Mary Dye were there. Only two men in the
company long hair Prof. Coues and DR..
Buck presided by turns.
Secretary Judge read three-column auto
graph message from Nine. Blavatsky. sit was
sealed in most extraordinary manner" said Mr..
Judge.
"I just felt thrills while h was reading it,
said nervous lady with a shudder; 81 am sure
Mme Blavatsky's astral form was present"
20 there was nothing very peculiar about it,"
said DIR. Buck.
In his report the secretary said the member
ship had increased 90 per cent during the last
year-half as much in one year in the twelve
preceding years. In the United States there
about six hundred enrolled members, and
several thousands secretly affiliated. An audit
ing committee and committee to nominate
members CT the council were appointed It was
loclock BY this time. and the convention ad-
iourned.
A..
porters were let in. The reports of the commit
tees were approved.
There is very widespread misapprehension
as to the relation of theosophy and Christianity"
said Dr. Buck; very many are prevented there
by from examining theosophy at all TheoSophy
is the essence of all religions Every reveIa-
tion Of truth 10 q divine revelation. Theosophy
unfeE all religions The whole OF the divine
nature has not been made known, and it is not
strange that profound truths should be re.
vealed in these latter days. The worst of all
signs is materialism, the lowest degradation of
man. The triumph of mind over matter, of
right over wrong, the right of altruism over
egotisn, Is in the signs Of the times. Few per-
sons in any community are able to rest satisfied
with the solution Of the problems of life
afforded by current beliefs. The solution
is the king, for he is the epitome for
all souls. The final destiny of is perfec-
tion, and the goal is only to. be reached through
the valley OF sorrows and by helping others up
Every avenue is open to the soul of man. and
he may be, if he willie, twice born, even here
ii
power and lived up to his ideals, his life would
be but one triurnphal march from height to
height Of being. Why do men and women grow
old and lose all zest in lifea Why wander with =
aimless feet and hearts through so large part
existencel Why follow after fame lust and
god. and sacrifice all to ambition, only to find
their ideals turn to dust and ashes at last, and
leave them clutching air with empty hanGsl
Why. indeeda Because they mistake the end,
and aim. and being The soul that realizes Its
mission and destiny is never lukewarIn.
never weary of life, working while the
day lasts. going about the Mas
ter tsEs business ,11 unfolding - new new rhn nfe
ageng of the body is but the blossoming of fhs
soul The stoppage of the springs of life but
opens the bliss of being. This is the secret of
perpetual youth. We have all seen people who
approached the ideal life. and with wealth of
experience and genial glow sink to rest like
western suns in the arms of peaceful night. But
even these give but q very faint idea OF the
glory that play be revealed and the power that
may be achieved on earth. When man is well
born and starts early IN life on bis divine mis-
sion, when exercising charity and helpfulness
in place of pursuing greed and selfishness. pre-
ferring to be- loyal and true rather than to bare
ly seem SO, he will discover and unfold facilities
and powers seldom dreamed of nowadays. To
heal the sick by the touch of the hand and the
will 20 do good; to sit still and have real knowl
edge low into the soul from the fountains OF
everlasting truth; to feel the touch of sympathy
and hear the voice of affection without regard
to space or time-these are but preludes to the
coming glories." Applausel.
Mr. Stearns, of Boston, read paper upon
''Our Work. In part he said: s'The path OF
wisdom is the path of duty. The beginning of
our work s in the individual SOUL and each soul
must work ont the problem of life. However
dark the path. We shall light Growth in
real knowledge leads to practical effort for
others We learn that we may teach, and teach
that we may learn. As help so shall we be
helped. The spirit has the only real existence
The sustaining force OF our fraternity shall be
extended as long as we battle for the race The
highest spiritual growth is needed in this work
ing for others sUnveil, o Thou who eivest sus-
tenance 20 the worlds, that face OF the true sun
which is now hidden by a veil of golden light
50 that may the truth and know our
whole duty
DIR. Coues and Mr.. Judge followed in brief
marks. MIR. Judge sure he had met DR..
Buck some 20. 600 years before
Another private meeting was held after these
addresses The members of the General Council
chosen are: George NJ Sweet. Minneapolis; Mrs.
Martha Bonele. San Francisco; Mrs. e. c.
Cushman, Freeport; J. M. Taylor Toledo S. B.
sexton Chicago; Edward IA. Porter, Little Rock;
Mira NJ L. BrAnard, Chicago. and Mrs III. c.
Morey, :. q Could Alexander Fullerton, w. Ell.
Cornell, T. D. Hammond. James Taylor Mrs.
a. 5. Avery, o. A Robinson. Joseph O'Rourke,
Mrs. b. Westendorf, Louise A. on and w. w.
Allen.
The convention adjourned to meet at Cincin-
natl the fourth Sunday IN April, 1888
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