New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-27

these great truths with candor and intelligence and
to exeinplfy our principles OF brotherhood and toll
Grafton with cons! stency and patience. Our oppor-
tunit!es are great: our resources for solving the
great problems OF existence by the theosoph!c phlos
2phy are incxAaus;ible. People arc ready to Listen
IL we ran or grow weary we deserve only the .coTn
backward to the dawn Of history Our grand master
riddle Of tSe sphinx and mapped out the constea
tons. The mysteries of Greece from which Pythag-
immortal in the memory of man. lie open to us.
The shepherd herd kings and The wise men Of the East
secrets but knowledge OF the origin, nature and
destiny Of man and the methods of his higher evou;
so help TO restore the lost chord in the weary pill
grmage Of the human soul This is the mission Of
Some of us realize the power that is back of this
movement We DO not work unaided or alone The
than we to work for the same great end. Our work
M Be S day. be aeq BY
ing the everlasting halls. and Irresistible the
Vhen unsesSy conceived and Ronored by use for
the equal benefit Of all
the Philosophical Society n America let us keep this
grand object In view. and remember, not only that
ourselves indeed Ike Srothers however hum bic and
founders OF our society.
THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
On the motion Of George p. Ayres Boston)
seconded by DR.. E. r. Guild New-York), Ed
warn D. ttdInDO, OF Sdn Francisco, was electeu
temporary chairman of the convention. In re-
turning thanks for the election Mr.. Rambo said:
While this is really the tenth convention Of the
Theosophsts OF America, It is only the second
under present organization, and gather
furthest parts Of the East and West, and North
and South. Never before have We had such an
tiers of the land. (Applause:) Also we have with
us many distinguished foreign delegates. As the
to-day number
assembled here Justify our appreciation OF the
earnest purposes before US. and our duty to be
faithful; and am we'll assured that in this con-
venton the best interests OF the society will be con-
served. Applause-)
Elliott B. Page. on the motion Of A. II. Spen-
Ger New-York). was chosen as the permanent
secretary Of the gathering Mr.. Page Is one Of
the Oldest members of the Theosophcal move
ment In this country and is recognized as being
Of its ablest and most energetic workers
His election was hailed with applause. The fol-
lowing were then appointed to comprise the
Committee on Credentials: o. NJ. Smith (Chi-
cago). Henry T. Patterson Brooklyn). Albert f.
Smyth Toronto). Abbott Clarke QIos Angeles)
and William T. Hanson macon. Ga). A. H.
Spencer. T. r. Prater and NJ. H. Phillips formed
an auditing committee. and A. A. Purman. E.
B. Rambo. W. A. Stevens. w T. Hanson and
Dr. E. D. Simpson comprised the membership OF
the Committee on Resolutions.
After the calling Of the roll Claude Falls
Wright proposed. and Mr.. Page seconded. that
Dr. Buck should be elected the permanent chair
man Of the convention. The resolution was car
ried unanimously and DR.. Buck as ne assembled
the platform. was received with applause.
Dr. Buck Is a physician Of note. and for many
years was dean Of Pulti Medical College, Gin
cinnati where he lives. All his life he has been
deep student Of mysticism. Egyptology and
mathematics. and IL said to have one OF the
most valuable libraries Of mystical works In
the country He heard Of the existence Of the
Philosophical Society in 1879 and wrote 10 Nine
Blavatsky for information. She received the
letter In London she was boarding ship for
India. and dashed of Characteristic reply. ue-
ing the top Of barrel on the dock as table
The Doctor Joined at HIS wife became a
member In 1856. and the following year William
O. Judge visited Cincinnati and initiated the
Doctors two sons and one daughter. and the
Doctors wife's two sisters. making seven The
osophsts In one family.
Dr. Buck has been president Of the branch in
Cincinnati since its formation. member Of the
Executive Committee OF the society In America
for many years. and last year was elected vice
president. Since Mr.. Judges death he has been
acting-presdent.
He Is over six feet tall. OF massive build. has
a high forehead and strong though kindly
face He is a skilled PARLIAMENTARY. and for
years has presided over the annual conven-
tons He is the author Of "A Study Of Man"
a Theosophic scientific work and Is a proml-
nent contributor to Theosophic publications.
He Is one Of the charter members OF the Ameri-
can Asiatic and Sanskrit Revival Society, and
member Of many other societies.
DIR. BUCKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
DR.. Buck in returning thanks. said:
II were seeking honors. regarding Theosophy
as do as the greatest thing In the world. my am
phist ever seeks honors no Theosophist ever seeks
places or office He may seek the opportunity to
sire to serve and II his service is acceptable and
SO recognized by his fellow-workers IT touches with
The Theosophica Society is an educator to the
present human race. in the sense that We bring to
To assume position OF this kind in a civilization
such as we have to-day where intelligence and
to be an attitude Of conccit and arrogance Such
Is not the The world needs to-day more than
anything else. more than the poor need bread or
the slave his freedom-the human mind needs
knowledge Of rs own origin and destiny Not blind
belief. not faltering hope but knowledge real
knowledge, experimental knowledge OF our own
50 s6, as s 40 nas n nbe sYoop Of
Theosophy is ADVANCING and 1t may be believed
that soon the whole thinking world Will begin to
think in earnest regarding It,
DR. Buck then introduced to the convention
the foreign delegates. who In turn spoke briefly
and to the effect that their mission was to unite
and bind stronger the links between this coun-
try and Great Britain. Fraternal greetings
were also read from Australia. Scandinavia.
India and the new Spanish Theosophst branch
In this country.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT.
Claude Fails Wright. who since the death OF
Mr. Judge whom he served az private secretary.
has acted in the same capacity to Mr.. Buck,
read the annual report Of the president. An alb
stract OF the report was as foilows: