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They have office, etc. A thing that at once strikes he advantage of looking directly on the little the American visitor as being different is ircular park of Bedford Square, while we are the large amount of volunteer work done little over a block from Lincoln Park, but here. We are accustomed to paying for e have the greater advantage of a de- nearly everything that is done at head­ iched building, with a private garden in quarters in the states. Here one gets the he rear— a thing almost unknown in this impression that it is just the reverse and art of London. The residences are built that many people are ready to give all or 1 solid blocks like our business houses, part of their time to working for Theoso­ 'hey rise three stories from the inner phy. It appears, moreover, to be very dge of the pavement— often just a straight efficient help. nooth wall from street to street, broken There is one great difference between nly by doors and windows. Except for this Section and the American Section that light variations in the painting of doors should never be forgotten when compari­ nd window cases one house is very much sons are made, and that is the compact­ ke another except for the number over ness of England and Wales. If we had the he door. No. 23 Bedford Square, the whole of our membership in the United National Headquarters, is tastefully fur­ States within the state of Illinois, and if Chicago were seventy miles nearer to ground England would be for those whose the center of the state than it is, we would chief occupation in life is to start a ro* have something like the territorial condi­ But they would not last long enough ir tions over here. Naturally there are a England to get fairly started. Respc: great many visitors to the headquarters for constituted authority and for all de­ in London and the lecturers who travel cisions legally made is an inborn trs- have very short journeys to make. of British character, and when a thing j Among the interesting letters that await­ once settled here by the appointed method ed me on my arrival here was one from that is the end of it. Mabel Collins expressing the hope that I Another clause in the English by-law; would come to her town, and saying that that will be of interest just now in Americs otherwise she would go to Liverpool when is No. 11, which provides that the Execu­ I am there. Something about the personal­ tive Committee of the National Council ity of the famous author of Light on the shall “ have power to request any member Path will, I know, be of the greatest of the National Society to resign whose interest to American members and unless continued membership in the National the unexpected happens the December Society shall, in its opinion, be for any number of The Messenger will contain it. reason undesirable and, in case of non- If some of our critical members, who are compliance with this request, shall have the never tired of asserting that our Board of power to suspend such member for as Trustees in the American Section have too long as it thinks fit.” much authority, were to pick up a copy of the by-laws of the English Section they Continuing, the by-law further provides would surely be shocked at the amount that the suspended member shall forfeit of power which the members have given to all rights and privileges during the period the National Council over here in this of suspension. He can appeal to the full centuries old democracy of Britain. This National Council, but not to the convention National Council corresponds to our Board and the decision of the council is final. of Trustees and is the supreme authority Naturally enough, people have respect for in the Section. The country is divided an organization which has a way to enforce into federations, corresponding exactly its decisions, and none at all where such to what we understand by the term. These power is lacking. federations elect members to the National Prominent Theosophists in London. Council, which is the governing body. London has the reputation of being a The National Council selects the Executive point where all the nations of the earth Committee from its members. Five mem­ are represented in population. It seems bers constitute a quorum. There is prac­ tically nothing which the National Coun­ that Theosophists from all quarters of the cil cannot do. Not only can it amend the globe also drift here. Ray and Max Wardall are here from the states. I m et by-laws at any time, but it may reverse a decision of the annual convention. In Bishop Wedgewood on the street and bumped into our old friend En^pr in the fact, it is a sort of supreme court to review anteroom of the lecture hall. The National the work of the Convention. One clause of the by-laws, No. 34, reads as follows: President of the South African Section is also in the city. On the platform at the All decisions of Convention shall be in abeyance until the next meeting of the National Council. At such meeting such opening lecture were Krishnamurti (Alcy­ council shall, as the governing body of the National 8ocietyt one) and his brother. Mr. Jinarajadasa consider such decisions and shall have full power and discre­ tion to confirm them with or without modification, (in which presided. Time has dealt gently with case they shall become binding on the Society) or to refer them him and he is apparently in the most back to the next convention for further consideration, or to ■ubmit them to general voting under Rule 35, or by a two- vigorous health. Mortimer Hall was not thirds majority of the whole council to disallow them altogether. only packed long before the advertised It will be seen that while in America hour but so many more people came than the Board of Trustees takes certain could get in that an overflow meeting was action and then asks the convention to held in the lower hall and an impromptu confirm it, in England the convention takes address was made by one of the London certain action and the National Council members. confirms it, or disallows it altogether. The audience? Well, very like an Aus­ Some difference! What splendid hunting tralian audience— the same alert attcn- tion and the same keen sense of humor. with the Theosophical Publishing House as a A very friendly audience, too, ready to nucleus, the Section-owned and managed give a speaker credit for every point book concern may begin its career. I m ade. Theosophy is getting a very much regret I do not see my way to adopt that better hearing over here than in America. course. We have been trying to work T h e war probably accounts for it, but out an international book-business scheme there is always danger of crediting too for the Theosophical Society, in which I much to the war. Many false impressions and my colleagues, like Mr. Jinarajadasa, prevail in the United States about what Major David Graham Pole, Mr. B. P. the' war has done in Europe and about the Wadia and others are interested. Under great changes it has wrought. that scheme we want to see that the prof­ Things are not changed greatly in a its of Theosophical book business in each dozen years except in a few things. The Section are utilized for the furtherance busses still throng the down-town streets of our work in that Section. Our plan is to as of old, handling the entire street traffic see that the central Theosophical Publish­ as well as our street cars do; but whereas ing House at Adyar, through its profits, the majority used to be drawn by horses, affords a suitable income to all future motor busses are now almost exclusively Presidents of the Theosophical Society, used. It is the same old London, so much and also contributes towards the main­ quieter than any American city that it tenance and improvement of our inter­ gives one the impression of being in a national headquarters; also, that the Theo­ huge village. It is a fine environment sophical Publishing House in London for Theosophy to grow in and that is helps our work in Great Britain and Ire­ probably one reason why it has made land; the branch at Benares, our Indian remarkable gains in recent years. But the activities; and those in America, in your interesting statistics on that subject, and new-world (including Canada, until we just how these English Theosophists are are in a position to open and maintain a managing, belong to the next chapter. Theosophical Publishing House branch L. W. ROGERS. there). This scheme is being gradually worked out. With it in mind I offered what is my own private business at Lon­ From Mrs. Besant don, Benares and such of it as is at Adyar, Adyar, Madras, India, September 2, 1920. to the General Council of The Theosophi­ To the General Secretary, National Presi­ cal Society, and it has accepted the gift. dent of American Section of T. S., Under the circumstances the recent the Trustees of the American Section, move made in America is unfortunate for T . S., the Editor of Theosophic Messen­ it would interfere with a big international ger, Krotona, and the members of the scheme for the English-speaking world. American Section of T. S .: It would be a fatal policy to have two M y Colleagues: book businesses running in America. I In 1917, at the request of the then must continue to run the Theosophical General Secretary and the Trustees of the Publishing House on much improved American Section, in pursuance of a reso­ lines, even if in face of my decision you lution of your convention, I consented to desire to go on with your new scheme. the plan of opening a branch of my Theo- I trust, however, that this explanation sophical Publishing House at Krotona. will enable the officials and members of That consent was given because of the the American Section to reconsider their suggested arrangement that the then decision. I hope it may be possible for all existing Theosophical book concern would of you to help in this big, international be merged in the Krotona Theosophical scheme. In these days of internationalism, Publishing House as a free gift. smaller selves are merging their individual I understand that your present sectional rights for the benefit of the greater self, officials have promulgated a scheme for and I sincerely hope that the American the starting of a big book publishing Section of the Theosophical Society will business. I have considered the plan of see their way to do so in the matter of the selling the Krotona Theosophical Publish­ Theosophical Publishing House at Krotona. ing House, with its vested rights and in­ Yours fraternally, terests to the American Section, so that ANNIE BESANT. HELP SUFFERING EUROPE: THE EUROPEAN AID COMMITTEE

You have been overwhelmed with the one of the noblest of British Theosophists details of destruction, of impoverishments to Austria, Hungary and the neighboring and violent death in Europe for several countries. They now maintain a repre­ years. You knowr that disease, disorder sentative there. They have taken to and poverty have taken the place of that England and maintained fifteen hundred carefully ordered adjustment which for­ children from the stricken lands. merly made possible the happy inter­ We want to help with all these activities relations of many small countries. and some others. The European A id Com­ Dr. Ferrand of the American Red mittee has been organized by us to enable Cross Association is reported by The us to help systematically. W e are not Chicago Tribune to have said last week going to duplicate organizations already that that body will not rest until the ten existing. We are not going to draw force million orphans and the fifty million desti­ from other workers. All moneys received tute children of Europe are aided. must pass through the hands of our treas­ Mr Davison, returning some months urer and will be disbursed with full for­ ago from Europe, said that five hundred mality. million dollars were needed, bpt we heard We want you to organize a Europear nothing of any effort to get the money. Aid Committee wherever you are. Ask us A committee of Congress last spring how. was to suggest appropriating one hundred We want your committee to aid system­ and fifty million dollars to help European atically the Red Cross. Its members sufferers. This suggestion was reduced will join and get others to join that body to one hundred millions, then to fifty and work within it. Please aid other such million and finally to zero. That hope bodies in the same ways. is gone, at least for the present. We ask each lodge of the Theo- Mr. Hoover has just announced through sophical Society in North America the Literary Digest that he is to continue to send us money for the transporta­ his activities and the Literary Digest has tion to England and maintenance started a campaign for funds with $25,000. for one year of one child. The cost In some countries of Europe there are for each child will be about twenty dollars no small children. They are all dead! per month. Since some lodges will be Thousands of people, many of them unable to provide so much, perhaps gen­ elderly, have refused to eat even the small erous contributors and larger lodges will dole they had, leaving the food for the make up the deficiency. Provision ha5 young. Thousands have died and are alieady been made for the care of three dying of disease because they have not children. enough food to nourish them. Miss Isabel B. Holbrook will help you Physicians are in despair because they with all details as to organization and have not drugs and dressings. Vienna, procedure. She will send you literature that noble old center of culture is ruined. on all phases of the subject. Please address Her physicians, well-known to us who her at 4027 Ellis Ave., Chicago, Illinois. studied in her hospitable university, asked The Treasurer of The European Aid aid of Chicago physicians. A Chicago sur­ Committee is Miss Edith C. Gray, 2468 geon took over two hundred and twenty- East 72nd St., Chicago, Illinois. five thousand dollars in August— a drop in In the cause of civilization this great the bucket. work should be prosecuted by Theoso­ Holland and the northern countries phists. Only a small part of our activity of Europe have cared for thousands of can be conducted in the lodge-room. This children from the stricken districts. Mrs. outer work seems worthy of a place close Robert Ensor in England, Major Ensor to our hearts. and others have sent Dr. Haden Guest, WELLER VAN HOOK. Note: Miss Holbrook as chairman of of godparents for orphans of French soldiers th e sub-committee will very shortly send and I am wondering whether the soheme could not be revived now. It would mean that the ou t a letter to each lodge of the American godparent would undertake to pay for the trans­ Section taking up the necessary details port of a child from the famine area to England a s to operating the business of the Euro­ and would pay from 15 shillings to £1 a week pean Aid Committee. I am suggesting for its keep in this country. Whioh means that for about £60 a child can be fed, clothed and th at some responsible member, who can kept in this country for a year. give time and attention to this gravely I will send you some literature in a few days important work, be empowered by each and hope that you will be able to help us. lodge to act as its business agent with the Yours sincerely, Beatrice Ensor. Chicago center, supported it may be by THEOSOPHICAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST a powerful committee. A form for report­ (in Great Britain and Ireland) LTD. ing your wish to aid is: 11, Tavistock Square London, W. C. 1 M iss Isabel B. Holbrook, Chairman, 24th September, 1920. Subcommittee for the Theosophical Society Dear Dr. Van Hook: in America, European Aid Committee, Mr. Baillie-Weaver has sent me your letter 4027 Ellis Avenue, Chicago. of September 6th and has asked me to answer Please enroll my name as a member of the it as I have been closely connected with all the European Aid Committee. Please send literature relief work done by the Theosophical Society to me. I can help as follows: in Central Europe. You ask for statistics, but W o r k : these will take a few days to get. I am, there­ F u n ds: fore, partly answering your letter and will send Organization: you the further information you require. Suggestions: 1. The Work Done by Action Lodge in Budapest For your further information as to what During Mrs. Besant’s visit to this country our English theosophists are doing, Mrs. last year Dr. Haden Guest was instrumental Ensor’s letters are quoted: in forming Action Lodge, of which Lodge Mrs. Besant appointed me one of the councillors. FAMINE AREA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL­ Dr. Haden Guest having just recently returned ITY COMMITTEE from Austria and Hungary, and having found (Registered under the W ar Charities’ Act, 1916) that there was no British relief work being done Object: To Arrange for Hospitality in Great there, suggested that our first work of action Britain for Children from the Famine Areas. should be relief in Hungary. 23rd September, 1920. Commander Cather, Capt. Hounsfield and D ear Doctor Van Hook: several other theosophists were sent out to Knowing the great interest you have been Budapest and remained there until January, taking in relief work among children for some 1920. They reported that there was great need years I am venturing to write to you in behalf for all kinds of food, especially milk for children; of the above Committee. there was also great need for articles such as I am not sure whether you have heard that surgical instruments, medical supplies, linen, M r. Ensor and I have been instrumental in calico, clothing and wool for children, but there forming this Committee, the object of which is was no need for many actual workers as the to bring children over from the Famine Areas Hungarians themselves were quite capable of to England for a year. We have already brought doing this,'but were lacking in materials. W e 1,500 children from Budapest and Vienna. therefore raised funds through the “ Save the These children are carefully selected and on Children Fund,” the organization in England arrival in England stay for a fortnight in a which collects money on a large scale for the quarantine eamp. Up to now we have liad free relief of children in Central Europe and gives offers of hospitality for all these children, so grants to the various relief agencies. This fund that for about £8 per head these children are has given us a total of £18,952. (Mrs. Roths­ able to stay in England for a year. child has also given us £4,000 and other people This work is of course primarily physical, smaller sums.) A large part of this money we to feed them, but secondarily it is splendid for have spent in buying the various things that them to get away from the dreadful atmos­ we require and sending them out. phere of a city like Vienna where misery and In January of last year Dr. Armstrong Smith want, unemployment and depression surround went out to relieve Commander Cather, and them on every side, and thirdly the work is has done magnificent work gaining the love and good from an international standpoint. Though confidence of the Hungarians. His policy has theosophists are the main organizers of the been, wherever possible, to try to revive the scheme we have been able to form a representa­ existing institutions by financing them. He has tive committee consisting of members of the re-opened the Maternity Hospital, has been different relief agencies. The number of chil­ working in the prisons, has done a great deal dren we shall be able to bring over will, of course, with the children, sending them out into the largely depend on the number of offers of hos­ country, working through the Liga, the wonder­ pitality we receive, but 1 have been wondering ful Institution for helping children which existed whether it would be possible to get help from the in Hungary before the war, and also he has States. During the war you had some system worked among the would-be suicides. W e will shortly send you extracts from the MR. WADIA’S RETURN TO INDIA. various reports and a statement of the accounts showing how the money has been spent and Mr. Wadia’s many friends in America what has been done. are glad to know of his welcome home A t present we are proposing to keep our M is­ at Madras as told by Mrs. Besant in the sion on until next February when Dr. A r m s tr o n g Watch Tower for the September Theo- Smith will have to return to this country. It is not yet decided whether we shall appoint sophist; someone else to take his place or whether we W e have had the great pleasure of welcoming shall close it. This will, of course, depend upon home my dear colleague B. P. Wadia, after the need. Conditions in Hungary are very much his fifteen months of absence. He arrived here better now on account of the good harvest. on Sunday, August 8th, and the train which Another piece of work which Dr. Armstrong brought him from Bombay steamed into a Smith is proposing to do this winter is the open­ station packed from end to end and from side ing of large workrooms for making clothes which to side by members of the Madras Trade Unions will give employment to many women, the and the general public. Twenty-four out of the material will be sent from this country. 25 Unions sent their members, and their lusty 2 . The Famine Area Children’s Hospitality shouts rent the air, as they welcomed their Committee. much-loved leader home. A gorgeously decorated I wrote to you a few dayB ago on this matter. carriage, with two most longsuffering horses, This Committee was also formed by theosophists was provided for him, and a huge procession who remain the largest element on the Com­ started with Indian bands and waving banners, mittee though others have been brought in. on a three-mile march to the centre of the fac­ Up to date we have brought over about 1,000 tories in Madras. All along the route the streets children to this country and another 500 are were lined with shouting crowds, and we finally ooming at the end of the month. reached a big field where a pandal had been Personally I consider this to be a m ost valuable set up, under the shade of which addresses were pieoe of work as the children are brought right read, and garlands were heaped on him, until, away from their conditions. I should like to tall as he is, they had to be removed to make extend it, but offers of hospitality will probably room for more. All along the route garlands soon be exhausted and I should therefore very had been hung upon him unresisting, and he much like to collect sufficient money to run was fairly smothered in them, for with abundant hostels ourselves. flowers do Indian crowds ever welcome those Switzerland and Holland, as well as other they love. At the Union Headquarters about countries, have done wonderful work along 150 sat down to breakfast, Brahmanas, non- hospitality lines, but in my opinion they have Brahmanas, Panchamas, Musalmans, all sorts made one big mistake, that is the period has- and conditions of men. And then he and I only been three or six months, whereas we have motored back to Adyar, where the big hall was made the minimum period a year. most beautifully decorated, and Theosophical Distress in Vienna, Poland and Russia is very colleagues and fellow-workers renewed the wel­ great and there are endless possibilities for use­ come of Perambur. And very glad are we all ful work provided one has the funds. Hun^arv to have him home again, the more useful for specially appeals to me. W e are the only British the rich experience he Ims gathered in foreign people who have done anything until quite lands. recently when the Friends have helped by open­ ing some tuberculosis homes for children which OLCOTT MEMORIAL FUND. they are working in cooperation with Dr. Arm­ The five Oloott Panchama Free Schools, strong Smith. The Americans have done a good established by Colonel Olcott, require about deal, I believe $3,000 annually, $1,000 of which iB supplied I will try to send you various leaflets and by the government. The $2,000 deficit is always pamphlets giving statistics as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Beatrice. Ensor. made up by donations from friends. These children of the Panchamas belong to the poorest Other letters are on file from helpers olass in India and most of them seldom get in the famine area but space does not more than one meal a day all the year around. permit their printing. Surely the work So eager is their desire to learn that, crying from hunger, some of them will come to school bring­ described is its own recommendation to ing with them the babies left in their care by members of the American Section. The the parents who work all day. Messenger will endeavor to keep them Already some lodges and members have given posted regarding The European Aid Com­ toward the work. It is not dollars that are asked, but pennies and nickels. Miss Agnes P. Kreisel, mittee. BETSEY JEWETT, 2140 Gower Street, Hollywood, California, will National Secretary. receive and transmit all donations, and will also be glad to send interested friends a magazine containing interesting details and pictures. NEW LODGES. The Pensacola Lodge, Florida, was organized Send the story of your successful prop­ by Mrs. Laura S. W ood on October 1 with eight aganda scheme to the National Secre­ charter members, seven of whom are new. The lodge President is an Episcopalian clergy­ tary. Some other lodge may make good man who was a member of the T. 8. in England. use of it. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH KROTONA?

i t is always the part of wisdom to look the end of the fiscal year. Those who think ahead and thus be prepared to act sensibly Krotona should be retained should ask when the time for action- comes. A few themselves this question: “ How shall months ago the membership was consider­ expenses be met after next June?” I can ably stirred by the announcement that see but three possible ways. One is to Krotona had lost over $23,000.00 in operat­ again increase the mortgage. Another is ing expenses during the past seven years to get more donations from the members. and that it was still losing money. A The third is erect more buildings to be number of letters appeared in The Messen­ rented. Would any good business man ger upon the subject. Some of them continue an enterprise by the process of suggested one thing and some another repeatedly borrowing money to meet the but nearly all agreed, as I remember it, yearly excess of expenses over receipts? that there seemed to be no particular Such a plan is unthinkable because it use for so much land. Since then there means the ultimate total loss of the proper­ has been little said on the subject, but it is a ty. The second plan of getting donations matter about which we should be thinking from members is worse because it does not for it is extremely likely that the member­ in the least change the fact that expenses ship will be called upon to settle the exceed receipts, while such donations would fate of Krotona by a referendum vote. only increase the sum total that would Something must be done about it in the finally be lost. If anybody seriously near future or we shall run a fine chance erf thinks of the third plan he should ask losing it entirely and I, as one of the himself first if the Theosophical Society officers concerned, decline to assume the exists for the purpose of building houses responsibility of a decision, so far as the to rent— if that is a legitimate use of its Section can determine the matter. Let time and energy. If he thinks that an the membership be well informed and then emergency in this case would justify it, vote on what should be done. Members he should then ask himself where the who have opinions on the subject should money is to come from to do the building, send short-and-to-the-point letters to The who is to do it and who is to manage the Messenger. place in the future. He should take into As I travelled through the Section from consideration the excessive cost of building Los Angeles to New York last month, at present and the unsettled state of eco­ I put the question at the head of this nomic affairs, that gives no guarantee of article to various members and got in all what rents will be two years hence. He four replies. One lot said “ We should should ask himself if it is safe to increase keep Krotona for some future use.” An­ the mortgage for that purpose to the other group said “ We should find a plan borrowing limit, at a time when experienced to make it pay its way.” Another lot said business men are proceeding with unusual “ We should sell it.” The fourth class caution. said “ I don’t know.” One point seems to me so clear that we Here are some points that may enable can all agree upon it, and that is that those the reader to decide to which of the who think Krotona should be retained, four groups he belongs. First, at a con­ should tell us just why it should be re­ servative valuation the property is proba­ tained and then present a practical work­ bly worth $150,000. Second, it carries a ing plan by which it can be done. It is no mortgage of $40,000. I do not know the time for vague generalizations. We must present financial conditions but in the have definite plans and know before June latter part of August, Mr. George H. Hall, arrives just what we are going to do and the business manager, told me that accord­ how we are to do it. The members of the ing to his estimates the receipts, plus the Section have put a very large sum of money balance of cash on hand that was secured into Krotona. A few have given several by increasing the mortgage to $40,000, thousand dollars each but the bulk of the would meet the outgo until June, 1921, money came from the small donors whose names are never mentioned. The venture teachings. We were at that time firmly in­ has been a losing one from the very start trenched in the belief that we were leaving hope behind, and that we belonged to a class that but, thanks to the rising price of real had no other place or purpose for the period estate, all which was invested is still safe. of our lives on this sphere. It had been very Every member should think carefully forcibly impressed upon us that we were con­ about the matter and come to some sidered generally as a class of undesirables, fit only to adorn prison garb and occupy a prison decision. Although I am perfectly clear oell. Even the thought of freedom at the end in my own mind about what should be of the prison term held out no more alluring done I an not stating my opinion for I prospects than a return to the old life— the only should no doubt be charged with “ forcing” life many of us ever knew— for a time and then prison again. a plan upon the members. Meantime, all- Theosophy came to us through a reading of who have a plan should send it to The Mrs. Besant’s works, and later those of H. P. Messenger and give all of us the benefit Blavatsky. Then came to Represa M r. F. G. of their ideas. L. W. ROGERS. Wilhelm, F. T. S., Mr. L. W. Rogers, National President; Mr. Munson and other theosophical Notation. lecturers. Eventually the Represa Theosophical Study Class was organized. From the very' first Word has just been received from George Mrs. Besant’s books and lectures were widely H. Hall, vice president of the Section read and appreciated because they were under­ and general manager of Krotona, that stood. We are very thankful for Mrs. Besant’s the Krotona operating receipts no\V exceed books, for they have meant so much to us. With us Mrs. Besant shall ever be considered as the the operating expenses. First Woman in the World. May her life be long! And may she, at the last hour of her present incarnation pass on to Devachanic Bliss, happy “ I WAS IN PRISON.” in the realization that all that she labored so hard for here has been accomplished. When the light of Theosophy shines through prison bars a remarkably high per­ centage of those upon whom it falls awaken. SUGGESTIONS FOR FEDERATIONS. The knowledge of reincarnation and the Mr. Wm. M . Mayes, of Columbia, law of cause and effect give to them a hope has the following suggestions to make for that no other philosophy or religion can ap­ the furtherance of theosophical work in proximate. At Represa, California, a splen - the South: did work is being done by F. G. Wilhelm, “ It seems to me that the thing to do now member of the Krotona Lodge, and the is to form the lodges of the South into a description of Mrs. Besant’s birthday Federation to spread Theosophy over commemoration held by the Represa the South. In this plan we are to see that Theosophical Study Class, organized by the weak lodges get the proper attention him, is a witness to the good work that from all lecturers, as well as to have the can be done in this field. This report lecturers cover now and then new terri­ is sent in by James Walker, president, tory. Then we should build up a system and William Costello, secretary: of follow-up work. All lecturers will have The Theosophical Class of Represa, Cali­ to come through the Federation. W e will fornia, on Sunday, October third, celebrated make the itineraries for them and sand­ the birthday of their beloved teacher, Mrs. wich a new town here and there. W e will Annie Besant. Although not affiliated with the see that the advertising is done, etc. In International Theosophical Society, of which Mrs. Besant is president, we feel that the min­ other words, we will have everything at utes of our meeting here on this occasion will our fingers’ ends, and will know what prove of interest to those who are earnestly to do and where. W e will keep in touch trying to spread the theosophical teachings, with everything and make it ‘hum.’ ” and to the rank and file of her society. Collectively, we are hardly more than mere Mrs. Virginia A. Baverstock, district beginners in the study of Theosophy, and we lecturer, 1315 Montana Street, Los Angeles, know only a little of the breadth and scope of makes a similar suggestion. She says: these Divine Teachings. Yet we realize that “ Lodges should be educated to give a? what we do know has been gleaned from the books and lectures of Mrs. Besant, for there well as receive, and this condition of giving we always find the solution to our problems, and could be brought about by each lodge thereby ” obtain the help and consolation so having its own propaganda fund, any essential to souls burdened with karmic debts, surplus amount exceeding the needs of and the depression of prison life. Until we entered this prison, few of us had the lodge to be used for general propa­ hoard of Mrs. Besant, or of the theosophical ganda in the Section. To further this, and as a means of cooperation, unity and broth­ EDUCATIONAL. erhood, besides as a means for the con­ The School of the Open Gate. sideration of various other matters im­ Are you interested in children? Do portant to the Section, I would like to you want to help bring about an educa­ suggest a Federation of District lodges.” tional reform that will be one of the most If any of the members have any further powerful factors in social reconstruction? suggestions in this matter of Federations If you recognize the importance of a true we shall be glad to receive them. education in helping humanity to a better way of life then you will want to do your A STATISTICIAN’S VISION. share in the great work. Let me explain When the Babson Statistical Organ­ to you a few ways of helping, some one ization puts out a statement as here quoted or all of which may be within your power. from its September twenty-first publica­ tion, there is hope for a better business The School of the Open Gate is a new type world: of school being managed by theosophists. Upon religion are founded the fundamental It is beautifully situated on three acres traits of trust, confidence, and initiative without of foothill property in Hollywood, Cali­ which it is impossible to erect a factory, build a fornia, within sight of Krotona. It was railroad, or own a dollar. The ten command­ ments are the fundamentals of prosperity. We founded by a theosophist, Mrs. Mary church people control practically all industries. Gray, two years ago. Last spring she If we don't like the way things are going we offered to transfer the management of the can cast our votes and change the policy. When school to the Theosophical Fraternity in it comes to a study of human relations wo are just where industry and commerce were 200 Education. The offer was accepted and, years ago. We have added stories to our indus­ as president of the Fraternity, I have trial structure without a corresponding growth taken charge of the school, making my in our religious development. Before we can home at Krotona. build industry higher we must strengthen the foundation upon which it rests. Religion has When I got here in August I found it got to catch up with industry. advisable to buy the land on which the The church people must start to run their school stands. It had been leased by Mrs. industries according to God’s plan. What is God’s plan? I believe that God's plan would Gray and she also held the option to buy involve running our businesses so as to make it at a price prevalent two years ago. men happy, prosperous, and healthy. If we The district in which it is located is build­ come to the conclusion that religion is the only ing up very fast and the option was to solution to the problem we shall still have to expire next spring. Hence the need for sell the idea to the masses. This can only be done by personal sacrifice on the part of the buying it now. The agent offered very group which undertakes it. If we employers favorable terms so the bargain was made, decide to run business in God’s way we must a mortgage of nearly S14,000 being in stand ready to sacrifice both property and the escrow now. Will you help us to pay off respect of many of our business associates. The above was noted by J. .Harry that mortgage by buying a fifty or a Carnes, member of our Judiciary Com­ hundred dollar bond? The bonds will mittee, who is with the United States bring you 7% interest, just what we have Patent Office at Washington, D. C. He to pay on the mortgage. We would rather writes jn explanation : pay that interest to members than to This publication is intended primarily for the real estate firm. the use of the investing and manufacturing The school has made a splendid start group and may be found in the offices of the this year, starting the second month of better class of stockbrokers located in the prin­ cipal cities of the United States. The function the school year with fifty pupils, more of this publication is primarily to enable this than the school has ever registered before. group to discern in advance the dominant eco­ We know of other pupils that are to come. nomic factors that affect values or tend to affect Indeed it may be that, before long, we them, thereby enabling individuals in this group to better determine the best time to buy and shall have a waiting list of pupils, until sell commodities that enter into manufacturing we can enlarge our quarters. enterprises and also securities such as stocks and b o n d s . Another way in which you can help is to make donations toward a scholar­ Remember to notify headquarters im­ ship fund. We always have some pupils mediately of any change in lodge or lodge whose parents, members of the T. S., secretary’s address. A new directory is cannot afford to pay the tuition or can about to be issued. pay only a part of it. With regular con- tributiona to the scholarship fund you can to them or Bend us their name and ad­ help such children. Send whatever you dress and we shall send them our circular. can; any amount is welcome. We now have four children in the board­ Also, if you want to keep in touch with ing .school. We can accommodate about the educational ideals which we are put­ ten or twelve. JULIA K. SO M M E R, ting into practice in the school, become a Principal. contributing member of the Theosophical Fraternity in Education by paying $5.00 CITIZENSHIP AS SERVICE. a year into its educational fund. This Oiir English F. T. S. have set a high will bring to you all the literature that motto before us in this slogan “ Citizen­ the Fraternity issues for propaganda to ship as Service” which has been adopted bring about a reform in educational for the Guild of the Citizens of Tomorrow. methods. All members of the Fraternity The guild is the young peoples’ branch get these pamphlets which they distribute of the Theosophical Society in Great among their friends. But the $5.00 con­ Britain, and the corresponding secretary, tribution will also bring to you a bulletin Mrs. M . Violet English, 2 Upper Woburn to be issued three or four times a year Place, London, W . C. 1, is eager for the for the School of the Open Gate and in youth of the American Theosophical So­ this bulletin we shall discuss our ideals ciety, who wish to get into touch with and the methods we are using in the school other countries, to avail themselves of the to carry out those ideals. Members of opportunity offered by the correspondence the Fraternity who have already paid bureau. She writes: this year’s dues need only send $4.50 if they wish to become contributing members As a Theosophiat I am naturally anxious to encourage all desires which tend to establish of the educational fund. The balance of better understanding between the nations, and the money in this fund above the expense should be extremely grateful if you could assist of printing and mailing the bulletin will me to find someone in your country, who would be used for needed educational purposes, take a live interest in the matter and act as a olearing house between your oountry and this. either for the School of the Open Gate The Bureau is open to all young people whether or for some other school that the Fra­ members of the Theosophical Society or not. ternity may start in the near future else­ W e hope that later on some kind of Hospitality where. League for young people may evolve from this, and can assure you that any one visiting London And finally, if any wealthy member will be heartily welcomed at the Guild head­ should feel so inclined we shall be very quarters and assisted in every possible way. happy to receive any donation he or she may wish to make toward the general The Council of Theosophical Lodges, fund of the school, out of which fund we Boston, sends in their complete Sunday shall make all necessary enlargements or evening program for the year. The Coun­ improvements for the sake of the work, cil sets forth a most instructive calendar, or pay off as much of the mortgage as drawing not only from Theosophists for possible so as to reduce our indebtedness. their lectures, but also scheduling leaders Please help to advertise our school of other movements— the manager of the as much as possible. We have a boarding Animal Rescue League, the secretary of department and a very capable matron the Boston Women’s Trade Union League; in charge. If you know of any parents the president of the Metaphysical Club, who are seeking for a good school to which and others. A question period follows the to send their child, recommend our school lecture.

QUARTERLY LODGE AND MEMBERSHIP RECORD, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1920. Total number of lodges...... 202 Transferred to Am. Sec...... 2 Lodges chartered—...... 10 Deceased—...... 14 Lodges revived— ...... 1 Resigned...... 21 Lodges dissolved...... 0 Transferred from Am. Sec...... 9 New members...... 239 Trans, to Inactive Membership...... 0 Reinstated...... 78 Total Active Membership...... 7,265 FROM THE LECTURERS

M r. Munson writes that he will not in towns adjacent to Tulsa wherever a begin his field work until January. Be­ sufficient interest is shown. ginning then his tentative itinerary is Mrs. Bartlett is now in the East. Be­ as follows: ginning with November her itinerary is J a n u a r y April (Cont.) as follows: E l P a so Y o u n g s to w n H o u s to n M a y N o v e m b e r January (Cont.) W a o o A k r o n 1 New York City 7 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Worth C o lu m b u s 7 New Rochelle 15 M ia m i D a lla s D a y t o n 10 Brooklyn 22 St.Petersburg F e b r u a r y Indianapolis 17 East Orange, N. 2 9 M ia m i Oklahoma City C h io a g o J. Kansas City Des Moines 21 Paterson F eb ru a ry S t. L ou is Ju n e 28 Red Bank 16 New Orleans C h ic a g o O m a h a D e ce m b e r 11 M o b ile Grand Rapids L in co ln 4 Philadelphia 17 Montgomery L a n sin g F re m o n t 16 Baltimore 23 M e m p h is M a r c h D e n v e r 23 Norfolk S a gin a w Colorado Springs 28 Columbia, S. C. M a r ch B a y C ity S a lt L a k e J a n u a ry 1 Cleveland Port Huron J u ly 2 Jacksonville, 8 B u ffa lo L o n d o n B u tte F la . 15 Rochester St. Thomas A n a c o n d a T o r o n t o S p ok a n e Lodges wishing to communicate with A p ril T a c o m a Mrs. Bartlett should write to Mrs. Maud H a m ilto n E v e r e tt N. Couch, P. 0 . Box 1218, Atlanta, Ga. O tta w a B ellin g h a m M o n tre a l S ea ttle Mrs. Amelia K. Weitman writes that R u tla n d A u g u s t if any of the lodges in her district desire C le v e la n d Bay oities her services she will try to answer their W a rre n H o m e call, although her time is too fully occupied Lodges wishing to get in touch with to plan a regular tour. Mrs. Weitman’s Mr. Munson relative to engagements address is 2616 E. 16th St., Oakland, 3hould address him at Krotona, Holly­ California. wood, California. Miss Isabel Holbrook, national lecturer, M r. Claude L. Watson writes'as follows: advises that for the present she is not in M y itinerary for the next month will be: a position to cover any great amount of Atlanta, Oct. 10th to 16th; Memphis, 17th territory in her lecture work. If any of to 22nd; St. Louis 24th to 27th; Louisville, the near-by lodges desire her services she Oct. 29th to Nov. 1st; Indianapolis, Nov. will be glad to respond, if possible. At 2d to 5th; Columbus, Nov. 6th to 9th. the present time she is giving a part of I then plan, if the lodges are agreeable, her time to three lodges in Chicago, The to go to Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Theosophical Fraternity in Education, Rochester, Cleveland, Akron, Toledo and The Liberal Catholic Church and Co- Detroit, and then perhaps run into Chi- Masonry, so that her time is quite filled jago about Christmas week for a conference with theosophical work as it is. After with you as to future work.” the first of January she may be in a posi­ Mrs. Louise C. Arnold, 116 E. Dale tion to do lecture work in the field. 3t., Colorado Springs, Colo., will arrange Mrs. Barnard writes that Dr. Barnard, whenever possible to go to near-by locali­ divisional lecturer, has been very seriously ties to lecture and establish study classes ill and is now just beginning to walk and in Theosophy. ride out short distances. We trust that Mrs. Rebecca L. Finch, 133 E. Haskell he will soon regain his health and be able St., Tulsa, Okla., is planning to go to to resume his active theosophical work. Muskogee, Oklahoma, to prepare the Mr. W . G. Greenleaf of Chicago, dis­ Beld for theosophical work there. She trict lecturer, writes that any territory will also be glad to establish study classes he may visit will necessarily be limited to a range within reach of such train serv­ both in the underlying philosophy and its cults ice as will enable him to return to his and practices which nave arisen out of these movements, the teaching given or implied either office promptly on Monday mornings. ignores or explains away or contradicts the unique He is considering a series of Sunday lec­ and central fact of human history, namely, the tures at Joliet with a view to getting a Incarnation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. lodge under way there. 64. The Conference, while recognizing that Miss Margaret V. Sherlock, district the three publicly stated objects of the Theo- sophical Society (see Report p. 126) do not in lecturer, 100 Lyon Bldg., Seattle, is still themselves appear to be inconsistent with loyal doing work in Yakima, Walla Walla and membership of the Church, desires to express Olympic preparatory to forming lodges its conviotion that there are cardinal elements there. She also lectures in Tacoma and in the positive teachings current in theosophical circles and literature which are irreconcilable Seattle. with the Christian Faith as to the Person and mission of Christ and with the missionary claim NATIONAL LECTURERS. and duty of the Christian religion as the message of God to all mankind. The Conference warns Mr. Eugene W. Munson, Krotona, Holly­ Christian people who may be induced to make wood, Calif. a study of theosophy by the seemingly Christian Miss Isabel B. Holbrook, 4027 Ellis Avenue, elements contained in it to be on their guard C h ica g o . against the ultimate bearing of theosophical Mr. Geo. H. Hall, Krotona, Hollywood, Calif. teaching, and urges them to examine strictly Mr. Claude L. Watson, Fairhope, Alabama. the character and credentials of the teachers Mrs. Laura 8. Wood, 1245 Court land St., upon whose authority they are encouraged or Houston, Texas. compelled to rely. Dr. Frederick F. Strong, 1827 Gower St., Hollywood, Calif. 65. The Conference, believing that the Divisional Lecturers: attraction of theosophy for some Christian Mrs. Harriet Tuttle Bartlett, P. 0. Box 1218, people lies largely in its presentation of Christian A tlanta G & faith as a quest for knowledge, recommends Dr. ri'. P. C. Barnard, North Tonawanda, that in the current teaching of the Church due N . Y . regard should be given to the mystical elements Mrs. Rebecca L. Fin oh, 133 E. Haskell St., of faith and life which underlie the historic Tulsa, Okla. belief of Christendom, and, on the other hand, District Lecturers: urges all thinking people to safeguard their Dr. Geo. Carr, 137 Hamilton St., Paterson, Christian position by a fuller study of the Bible. N . J. Creed, and Sacraments in the light of sound Mrs. Amelia K. Weitman, 2616 E. 16th St., Christian scholarship and philosophy. Oakland, Calif. Mrs. Helen M . Stark, 1418 Carroll St., Los Angeles, Calif. A “ MEMBER-AT-LARGE” GROUP. Mrs. Virginia Baverstock, 1415 M onyana St., The chairman of this unique study class Los Angeles, Calif. M r . W . G. Greenleaf, 925 W . Chicago Ave., composed of twelve members-at-large Chicago, 111. writes: Mrs. Louise Arnold, 116 E. Dale St., Colorado I am presuming to think you may be inter­ Springs, Colo. ested in the “Members-at-large” group, (of Miss Margaret V. Sherlock, 100 Lyon Bldg., which I am tho teacher), and of the work we Seattle, Wash. are to begin this year. All last year there was Mr. W. Scott Lewis, Krotona, Hollywood, this body of twelve who met at my home, taking C a lif. up the “ Study in Consciousness.” The lessons were divided and the members brought in in­ EPISCOPALIANS ON THEOSOPHY. dividual essays, some exceedingly fane ones. During that period was manifest a thorough Among the resolutions formally adopted brotherhood, cooperation, and a carrying out by the Lambeth Conference of 1920, in services to the world what strength we gained {The Living Church, September 18) are within our little group. In our class are world workers: the ex-president of the Board of Educa­ three which will deeply interest all theo- tion: a superintendent of one of our largest sophists. schools; a secretary' to the superintendent of 55. We reaffirm our conviction that the all the schools; the national secretary of the revelation of God in Christ Jesus is the supreme American Jewish Women’s Association; the and sufficient message given to all mankind, highest grade teacher of our largest public school; whereby we may attain to eternal life. We a worker in one of the city’s largest factories; recognize that modem movements of thought an Italian who is studying so as to later teach connected with Spiritualism, Christian Science the Italian people in the city; and the rest are and Theosophy join with the Christian Church all business men and women. As for myself in protesting against a materialistic view of the I am serving as I may wherever I am, in the universe ana at some points emphasize partially Girls’ Club, in church as secretary of the Daugh­ neglected aspects of truth. At the same time, ters of the King, etc. This winter I am going we feel bound to call attention to the facts that, to re-organize the Star activities as local head. UNIVERSITY OPENING AT creeds including exponents of the New KROTONA. Thought, Spiritualistic and orthodox Chris­ Educational activities at Krotona, in­ tian faiths. By this platform the Uni­ cluding the classes formerly conducted versity will demonstrate its fundamental by Krotona Institute, have been reorgan­ principle of brotherliness and wide tol­ ized by the University of Theosophy and erance and its policy of opening its class for the forthcoming school year wiH be rooms to the teaching of all manner of conducted as an experimental department legitimate and constructive human knowl­ of the University, to be known as Krotona edge. University standards will prevail Preparatory Institute This is in accord­ so far as possible. The constant effort ance with an agreement entered into be­ of the Preparatory Institute will be to tween the Trustees of Krotona estate and develop teachers, students and subject the University Corporation. Thus the matter to University status. first substantial steps have been taken The University as at present consti­ toward the practical unfoldment of the tuted and its future organization will be University enterprise. entirely distinct and separate as a legal The curriculum will contain courses entity from the Theosophical Society, the in numerous subjects. Seven intensive special aim being to prevent the Uni­ and detailed classes in theosophy will versity from becoming regarded by the world as a sectarian school. The useful­ be given, as well as arts and sciences in­ cluding religion, philosophy, social ser­ ness of the University will be greatly vice, teacher training, history, psychology, enhanced and greater respect will accrue if organized on an equality with other education, and others. universities of national scope and in­ A highly efficient staff of instructors fluence. has been secured, both theosophical and A system of credits is being devised non-theosophical. The latter include by the Preparatory Institute. For the several professors from the University beginning the work will be confined to of California. Ernest Carroll Moore, special and post-graduate theosophical M. A., Ph. D., Director of the University courses. of C'alifornia, Los Angeles, and C. H. Mar­ The forthcoming semester will com­ vin, M. A., Ph. D., Assistant Director mence November 15th and will extend of the stfme institution, Madeline Veverka, to May 31st. Students may enroll by Pd. M ., B. Sc., Supervisor of Primary writing directly to the Registrar of the Education in the Los Angeles Public Krotona Preparatory Institute in care of Schools, Mrs. Georgia Fink, instructor, the University of Theosophy, Hollywood, College of Oratory, University of Southern California. A catalog giving the detailed California, have been engaged as special courses of study, hours of classes and lecturers. registration fees will be published within A number of well known theosophical a few days. teachers will give courses or special lec­ tures in their respective fields of research including Julia K. Sommer, B. Sc., Frank FROM THE WATCH TOWER. Riley, M . D ., Bishop Cooper, Carlos The Watch Tower of The Theosophist Hardy, Eugene W . Munson, Miss Marie ' for September carries to the T. S. World Poutz, Mrs. Grace Hall, W . Scott Lewis, the satisfying news of Mrs. Besant’s W. A. S. Colter and numerous others. restored eye-sight, and of her willingness, A subject of special interest to theosophical therefore, to be the presidential candidate teachers will be given by Dr. C. H. Marvin in next spring’s election. called Training for Social Service This course covers the field of world service We should like to remind the officers in general with particular emphasis on of the lodges and the members that we training for theosophical work in its mani­ shall be glad to send the publicity booklets fold branches. free to all those who are known to be As an important feature the Preparatory interested in Theosophy, and we ask those Institute will offer a series of special courses who send in the names to take the respon­ in comparative Theology by represen­ sibility of being sure that there is a real tatives of various denominations and interest shown in our philosophy. BOOK REVIEWS. MR. ORME’S LECTURE TOUR. Famous Psychic Stories— edited by J. J. Henry Orme, for several years presi­ Walter McSpadden, Publisher, Thomas dent of the Los Angeles lodge and a writer G. Crowell Co. This is a collection of of some note, is making his initial lecture twelve stories selected from well known tour from the Pacific to the Atlantic, writers of the past and present. Hawthorne, leaving Los Angeles September fifteenth Poe and Wilkie Collins are represented and'expecting to return December fifteenth. and two of the best stories are by Mrs. Although Mr. Orme is not an official Elia Peattie and Mary Wilkins Freeman. lecturer, he has the good will and good These are not “ ghost stories” in the usual wishes of all in his work. sense; nor are they studies of truth in the Mr. Orme writes en route: “ Thus far psychic realm, but are quite frankly my efforts have been satisfactory, result­ fiction, although fiction and truth often ing in an awakened and renewed interest become identified. To the theosophist in Theosophy and an increased impetus the tales contain many elements not diffi­ in the work generally.” cult of analysis, and they should prove interesting to readers who are fond of the mysterious. Those who enjoy the terrors PUBLICITY DONATIONS. of ghostly thrills will find them in one or September 1, to October 1, 1920. two stories not especially adapted to M rs . J o h n B . C a m eron ...... S 5.00 bedtime reading. M. S. S anta Rosa Lodge—...... — ...... 2.00 Dr.W .W .Cox— ...... 10.00 Success Fundamentals, by Orison Swett Georgia D. Furman ______1.00 Marden, Publisher, Thomas G. Crowell Chae. Heiss...... 1.00 K. P. Thomas-- ______2.00 Co. The several chapters of this book, Berkeley Lodge ...... 5.00 on Health and Success, Efficiency, How S a n ta R o s a L o d g e ...... 1.00 to Find Yourself. Confidence, The Law Cant. Russell Lloyd Jones...... 1,000.00 of Opulence, Salesmanship, are well and C . V. N e ls o n ...... 3.56 A. C. Plath...... - ...... - ______1-90 cleverly written. To one lacking in self K a n sa s C it y L o d g e ...... 10.00 confidence, initiative, or optimistic out­ Brotherhood Lodge (Detroit)...... 3.00 look, the book gives much that should be of benefit. As in many books of its class, $1,045.16 “ Success” is the getting of the things one wants, and the spiritual side of success SIMPLIFIED PARLIAMENTARY LAW. is much* less emphasized. Yet almost M e m b e r s o f th e T h e o s o p h ic a l S o c ie t y need anyone in the daily struggle of business more knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Any lodge business meeting or convention proves could appropriate very much from this this. Even though the finest parliamentarian book that would be inspiring and helpful. occupies the chair, a better understanding of The Power of Deep Breathing, by Pauline the rulings by the members constituting the audience will facilitate matters and avoid con- Russell, Publisher, The Four Seas Co., plications. Mrs. Kate C. Havens, (address Boston. It is a pleasure to find a book Miami, Florida) president of the M iam i Lodge in which the subject of breathing is han­ has compiled an excellent little booklet on Par­ dled in the sane, practical way Pauline liamentary Law simplified and arranged with ta b le o f m o tio n s a n a ru les r e la tin g t o same, Russell treats it. This little book of one. for ordinary use. It sells for 35o per single copy, hundred and twenty pages is full of val­ or $25.00 for one hundred. Mrs. Havens hi- uable aids to correct breathing. The bene­ also compiled a Funeral Rite for the use of T. S fits of such breathing are explained, many lodges, using the thoughts of the great religions on death. The Gayatri, from the Rig Neds, exercises are given and their effects on she has transcribed as a litany. body and mind are shown. The author is a successful teacher of bodily and mental expression and her book should be widely OF IMPORTANCE TO EVERY T. S. MEMBER. known. M . S. In the November issue of the “ Metropolitan’ page 38, in an article entitled “ The Intimate If you do not receive your Mes­ Diary of Margot Asquith” certain untrue an: senger regularly, or if you hear of a defamatory statements are made against Mi- member who does not, please notify head­ dame H. P. Blavatsky. We ask every membe to write to the editor of the “Metropolitan quarters, giving old address, corrected protesting against the publication of sik: address, and name of lodge. statements. OFFICIAL. on the application blank and the original T he National Secretary wishes to thank application is sent on to Adyar for per­ manent record. Our fiscal year ends June lodge secretaries and members for the cooperation they have given in the matter 30th. If the headquarters dues for the of sending drafts and money orders instead ensuing year are not paid by December 31st, the Messenger is no longer sent to of personal checks. the member; if the dues are not paid by W e are trying in every way possible the end of the following June the mem­ to systematize the work of this office bo ber’s record card is marked “ Inactive” that the routine matters may be disposed and is taken from the file of active mem­ of quickly and efficiently. To this end bers, and a record of it is sent to Adyar. it is desired that all the lodge correspond­ The record cards are never destroyed but ence with this office be handled by one are marked with all the information per­ person. The lodge officers will help their taining to the member’s record at head­ national officers if they will appoint one quarters, such as date when he became person, preferably the lodge secretary, “ Inactive,” resigned, was demitted to an­ to handle the correspondence in regard other lodge, etc. to publicity matters, Section dues, etc. It should be remembered that the work Deaths. at headquarters is now being done by Rest in the Eternal, grant them, 0 Lord, three salaried workers only. And may light perpetual ehme upon them. Because of the new system introduced Mrs. Ermina C. Bradner. in the headquarters office it will greatly Mr. Ira J. Bradner. Mrs. Eliza Dempster. facilitate our work if the secretaries and Mr. Frederick W. Kugler. members, in writing to this office, will Mrs. Edith Forrest Tredwell. always state to which lodge they belong. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. In case of change of address always give Receipt*. Fen and dues, 1019-20------S 24.00 the former address as well as the new. Fees and duee, 1020-21...... 1,380.61 Changes of address should be in this Messenger subscriptions...... 4.81 Publicity donations...... 1,045.46 office by the 10th of the month preceding Removal sales...... 1,061.00 Refunds------25.60 the date of issue. A. P. Warrington donations_ 6.00 A new supply of publicity leaflets and Miscellaneous...... 0.92 Exchange on check*...... 05 pamphlets is now being printed. If. any Convention reports...... 7.90 Besant Birthday Fund...... 392.30 of the members have not received the General Fund...... 9.25 33,036.70 literature they asked for they should let August 31, Cash and bank balance_____ 5,868.60 us know and a supply will be sent thejn September interest______5.81 immediately. 30,811.29 If there are any lodge officers who do Disbursement*. T. S. not know of our Krotona Series of pub­ Eardex Filing Cabinets...... 3 770.10 Adyar percentage...... _ 820.31 licity pamphlets, and the way in which Insurance...... 43.85 they are sent out to those who are known Safe...... 105.00 Miscellaneous...... 24.85 to be interested in Theosophy, we shall Salaries...... 340.80 General expense...... 00.54 be glad to send the lodge a sample set. Refund in duee...... - 17.10 A new lodge directory will soon be Tel. A Tel...... 20.11 Tel. A Tel. (August)...... 3.00 printed. We should receive from the lodge Stationery and supplies...... 38.08 Rent, Krotona...... 00.00 secretaries as soon as possible the follow­ Rent, Kimball Bldg...... 25.00 ing information: Name of the lodge; Rent, 645 Wrightwood Ave___ 122.00 Postage...... 30.89 time and place of public meetings; library Exchange on checks...... 10.68 hours; name and address of lodge sec­ 32,571.20 retary. 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