The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-21

for which she hopes have been attained the
prssent kpoS UiHId the adas adudoon =. = in
tuition which would enable him TO ac-
complish what would be regarded as Won
derful. But. indeed. the necessity for ply
sicians would abate and gradually cease
as the race became more perfect
and altruistic in its tendencies.
America Mrs. Tingley regards as the CEN
ter of the spiritual force of the day. AL
though 1t is undeveloped it is here. she
poets this onntry 10 become tbe en nfinfbt
er OF the world in spiritual matters. just as
u has in political and scientific matters in
the last fifty years.
NOT ASTRAL ROPE CLIMBERS.
I'VE are not of those people who claim
to climb astral ropes and project astral
bodies said Mrs. Tingley i'm her most en-
gaging fashion. lou work is pre-eminent-
ly practical. We are here to teach that the
future of each individual depends upon his
own exertions. that he must look within
and without for help, and that it is his duty
to sink himself into oblivion for the good
of his fellows
Mr.. Patterson interjected a remark con-
trasting the Brotherhood of Theosophy
with labor organizations, unions and broth
erhoods, with which the laborer Identifies
himself. expecting TO receive some personal
benefit.
That's Just it, said Mrs. Tingley.
There are no selfish Inducements that urge
people TO become identified with us. They
may come in at first. expecting to be the
sole beneficiarieS, but after they have been
with us a time and get their eyes opened.
they awaken to their duties and go to work
to help those around them"
Where has the money come from for
your crusader"
Some of our party nave paid their own
expenses Not one of us receives a salary.
My expenses are not paid by the society.
There have been some voluntary donations.
You know that some of the members of our
society are very wealthy: MI: Patterson is
tant business to go on this crusade. at the
risk of sacrificing everything. He has done
maGh TO MAKE our eIIort s. a success; 90
air of mystery nor choose words of hidden
meaning. No one would suspect her of
claiming to climb astral ropes or project
astral bodies" as she said. after hearing
her talk and catching a glance from her
brilliant dark eyes. She may be, as she
says, nearly nifty, but she does not show II.
At one time Mrs. Tingley was a woman of
society. but she says that she became tired
OF such an aimless existence and listened
TO the impulses which had followed her
from childhood-to work for others. She
spoke of the comfortable home she left a
year ago. and there was a tone that said
she would be glad TO get back TO 1t and her
husband.
Mrs. Tingley spoke appreciatively of the
able efforts to assist her made by those of
her party, among whom is h. 7. Hargrove,
president of the theosophical societies in
this country. Europe and Australasia. He
is also editor of Theosoohy. the magazine
founded by w. q. Judge as The Path. Mr..
Hargrove is of English birth, but is a nat
uralized citizen Of this country. Although
but a young man he Is a barrister of the
Middle Temple, London, and gave up a
lucrative business, 1t is said. to devote his
time to the work. Then there is +. NJ.
Pierce. a New York business man, who did
quiet but effective work, Mrs. Tingley says,
which will bear fruit in the future.
Mrs. A; L. Cleather, of London, who was
one of Blavatsky's pupils. joined the cru
saders in Rome. Her husband is a retired
officer of the English army. Rev. r. w.
Williams, also of England, Joined the party
in Egypt. AT a Francisco DR.. Lorin f..
Wood. president of the society at Westerly,
r.. L., became one of the party.
The party will reach New York April 8.
The occasion will be made one of the most
memorable in the history of theosophy I'm
this country. A public meeting will be held
at M~adison-square Garden Theater There
is to be . public meeting at the Propy-
laeum this evening at s O'Clock, when Mrs.
Tfngley. Mr.. Hargrove, Mr.. Patterson and
others will speak. pn