The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-01

The New Theosophlrai school May M
Located There.


The New Theosophlrai school May ne
Located There.
WCmcA0o. Nov. so--The Times. Herald
says that Chicago may be chosen by the
Mahatmas ~ the Universe as the site fer
the new Theosophical school, which viii
be organized within the next few
months, TO delve into the ages Of the
past and unearth the secrets that have
been hidden In Oblivion for hundreds Of
centuries. Il will be called the &c :
lege for the Revival Of the Lost Mystic.
ries Of Antiquity"
This new college will open soon after
the return next March Of the crusade
which American Theosophists are now
carrying ON around the world. The
college win be supported and patronized
by the Theosophists throughout the
whole world.
The Theosophists' new college and the
American crusade around the world
formed the very interesting topics Of
Burnham Earding's lecture in the Au-
ditorium recital hall Sunday evening,
About 100 Of Chicago's Theosophists
gathered to here the New Yorker
1.-THE new crusade is being carried ON
by Americana" began Mr.. Harding,
''just rs in the middle ages, the most
civilized countries Of the world sent
crusaders into the Holy land, now while
the twentieth century Il building into
life, America, the most civilized country
Of the present age. has sent a band Of
crusaders around the world to carry the
new religion into every CLINE and every
country.
"The Crusaders are few In number
but strong In their own force, and the
power Of the stars and stripes, under
whose protecting folds they are advo-
eating the standard Of their faith. The
band numbers but eight-three women
and FIVE men. The leader is Mrs.
Catherine f. Tingley OF New York.
who now ILLS the place at the head Of
the Theosophists made vacant a year
ago by the death Of William Q. Judge
THE entire party left England and
travelled eastward as the American
Crusaders. but though carrying only the
American flag when they set forth ON
their trip around the world, they have
been presented in each country they
have visited with the colors Of that ma.
ton. Their experiences have been most
varied and their trials hard 20 bear. Be-
sides Europe, the Crusaders have now
invaded India. They will next travel
through Australia. China and Japan.
They are expected TO reach San Fran.
cisco Feb. ~ next. Their arrival in
New York City next March viii com.
plete the first American Theosophic cru.
SADIE around the world. This crusade
AaH ANNA aAaNAAbANI " AAN AAin AuN
women who are conducting IL ON that
great personal sacrifice Of time, energy
and expense. Not one Of the eight
Crusaders receives cent for their
services, and each has contributed q
part toward the expenses, although the
bulk Of the expenses Is being betrayed
by the Theosophists Of this country.
"How hard the work is telling upor
the Crusaders may be judged from q
letter recently received from one Of th'
women in the party. In It she says
We hope to return soon, but IL will b,
either a. MahAtmas or as skeletons
Large amounts Of mental force ar,
being released by the many conversions
made by the Crusaders in other coun
tries. This released energy Is reActinl
upon rs in this country, and tho result
Of our own forces being thus increased
is continually taking form N the nu
morous home crnsades' that are BEN
started in oil the big cities OF America.