New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-02
MEETING OF 7HEOSOPHLSTS.
BEGINNING THEIR FALL woRK-ADDREss OF
MR.. JUDGE.


MR.. JUDGE.
The American branch of the Aryan Theosopmcai
Society resumed its regular weekly meetings in the
chapel of the Church of the Messiah last evening after
the usual summer pause. The room was well filled
with members and friends Of the society," who listened
with attention to a lecture by W. Q. Judge upon his
recent trip to Europe and the condition of the theo-
sophicsl societies the other side of the Atlantic
Although DIR. Judge intended to remain abroad only
one week when he sailed from this port in May cir
cumstances Induced him to proOng his stay to three
months. Nine. Blavatsky had just died, and many
things needed attention. But the English and the
European societies in fOurishing condition. The
prophecies that the death Of Nine. Blavatsky would
be the death OF the society which she had founded and
the elimination Of her teachings, had proved to DC
without foundation. That however, was no surprise
to the theosophsts themselves. II. p. Blnvntsky her
self had said that her death would be the cause OF
renewed activity in the eosophcal world. Attention
oud be called to theosophicaI work and theOsophca
teachings.
AT the convention held In London q few weeks ago.
various important affairs, Mr.. JUDI said, bad been
discussed and decided upon. The English ana
European theosOpMcal societies, heretofore separ-
ate in name, had been united. The delegates
from Great Britain and the various countries
NJ the Continent had shown great enthusiasm
in their work Suitable resolutions regarding the death
of Nine BIavatsy had been adopted and the proposal
o the Swedish delegates to provide appropriate and
beautiful urn for her ashes had been accepted A
constitution similar to that governing the American
branch of the general society had been adopted COLO
mel II S. Ocot had presided at the convention and had
been received with honor
{" They determined asO" added Mr.. Judge, " TO try
another experiment at my suggestion. found The Eng
sh members full Of enthusiasm and energy, but pos
sessed OF the belief that the time had not come To
preach their theories to the people They thought that
the masses must be put through preliminary scientific
training before they would manifest any in
terest in theosOphical truths. At my sug
geston, however, they determined to hoid
public meetings in various cities of England The
large attendance IN Liverpool. Bradford. Norwich and
other cities was revelation to the members The
houses were always crowded and people showed "A
deep desire 70 learn what theOsophy is and what
il teaches Branch societies will now be formed in
many cities Df the United Kingdom. The people have
that theosophy is not superstition, not BELIEF in
miracles but system OF right doing, OF right acung
that it is the only system which Will also bring about
the proper political ends The Thensophical Society,"
added the speaker "does not now need 50 much SYM
patly from the public as it needs members who have
a thorough knowledge Of the system. Members must
be able to explain principles ana answer the queS
tons Of outsiders
Mr. judge closed his talk with description Of the
headquarters OF the society in London lie SAID that
a building for the society necessary mere great
future was in store for the society IL was Dy ho
means dead 80
Mr. Judge will leave this city on Saturday TO visit
the branches of the society in different parts OF the
country.