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'''Society for Psychical Research'''. *First Report of the Committee of the Society for Psychical Research appointed to investigate the Marvellous Phenomena offered by certain Members of The Theosophical Society. Private and Confidential. Issued about December, 1884.—*Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research. Vol. {{Page aside|446}}III, Part ix, December, 1885. London: Triibner & Co. Contains 200 pages on Phenomena and The Theosophical Society, embodying Richard Hodgson’s Report on his investigations in India.
'''Society for Psychical Research'''. *First Report of the Committee of the Society for Psychical Research appointed to investigate the Marvellous Phenomena offered by certain Members of The Theosophical Society. Private and Confidential. Issued about December, 1884.—*Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research. Vol. {{Page aside|446}}III, Part ix, December, 1885. London: Triibner & Co. Contains 200 pages on Phenomena and The Theosophical Society, embodying Richard Hodgson’s Report on his investigations in India.
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'''Solovyov, Vsevolod Sergueyevich (1849-1903)'''. Russian romantic writer and poet; eldest son of the historian Serguey Mihaylovich S. (1820-79), and brother of the great philosopher, Vladimir Sergueyevich S. (1853-1900). Graduated in law from Moscow Univ., 1870; served in the 2nd Department of His Majesty’s Chancellery; chairman of the permanent committee on popular readings. Published a large number of novels since 1876, starting in the Journal Niva, such as: Princess Ostrozhskaya, Young Emperor, Tzar-Maiden, etc. Founded with Gnedich, 1889, the ill. mag. Sy ever (North).
At first, after meeting H. P. B. in Paris, in the Spring of 1884, Soloviov was very friendly to her and the Theosophical Society; however, he turned against her and denounced her in a series of articles entitled: “Sovremennaya Zhritza Isidi” (A Modern Priestess of Isis). They were published in the Russkiy Vestnik (Russian Messenger), Vols. 218-220, February—May, 1892; Vol. 222, September—October, 1892; Vol. 223, November—December, 1892. These articles appeared in book-form in 1893 (St. Petersburg: N. F. Mertz; 2nd ed., 1904), with an Appendix containing an answer to Madame Vera Petrovna de Zhelihovskiy’s pamphlet, H. P. Blavatsky and a Modern Priest of Truth (St. Petersburg, April, 1893; very scarce; on file at the British Museum: P. P. 8632.C.44, 1900-05 Supplement to Book Catalog, 177 pp.) in which H. P. B.’s sister took grave exceptions to Soloviov’s account.
The only existing English translation of Soloviov’s book is an abridged version translated “on behalf of the Society for Psychical Research” by Walter Leaf, Litt.D. London: Longmans, Green and Co., & New York, 1895, xix, 366 pp.). It contains an abstract of Mad. de Zhelihovskiy’s (“Madame Y.”) pamphlet, Soloviov’s reply thereto, and an article by Wm. Emmette Coleman on “The Sources of Madame Blavatsky’s Writings.”
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'''Spencer, Herbert (1820-1903)'''. *“Religion: A Retrospect and Prospect,” in Nineteenth Century, Vol. XV, January, 1884.
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'''Squires'''. *The Truth about Theosophy (pamphlet). Not located.
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'''Steiger, Isabel de (1836-1927)'''. *Memorabilia. Reminiscences of a Woman Artist and Writer. With a Preface by A. E. Waite. London: Rider & Co., xxiv, 310 pp.
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'''Stephanus, H. (1528-98)'''. See p. 234 in this Vol.
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'''Stewart, Balfour (1828-1887), and Peter Guthrie Tait (1831-1901)'''. *The Unseen Universe, or, Physical Speculations on a Future State. First ed. publ. anonymously. London, 1875; 3rd ed., New York: Macmillan, 1875.
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'''Subba Row, T. (1856-1890)'''. *Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge.” Madras: Printed at the Scottish Press, by Graves, Cookson and Co., [January] 1884. 45 pp.—*Esoteric IP citings of T. Subba Row. Collected by Tookaram Tatya. Bombay: Bombay Theos. Publication Fund, 1895; rev. and enl. ed., Adyar, Madras: Theos. Publ. House, 1931.
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'''Theophilus Antiochenus (2nd cent. a.d.)'''. Bishop of Antioch. Ordained to that See in 168 or 170 a.d. In his zeal for orthodoxy, wrote against Marcion and other Gnostics. Extant are three of his books against Autolycus, in which is contained earliest example of the use of the term Trinity. *S. Theophili Episcopi Antiocheni ad Autolycum libri III, Oxonii. E. Theatro Sheldoniano, 1684, cont. both the Greek and Latin texts. Also Migne, PCC. English transl. in the Ante-Nicean Fathers (q.v.).
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'''Theophilus, Rev. Arthur'''. *The Theosophical Society, Its Objects and Creed. Untraced.
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'''<nowiki>*</nowiki>Theosophical Miscellanies'''. Second Series. Calcutta: Calcutta Central Press Co., Ltd., 5 Council House St., 1883. In the Adyar Library. Reviewed in The Theosophist, Vol. V, Dec.-Jan., 1883-1884, pp. 6768, by Dharanidhar Sarma Kauthumi, apparently a Chela of Master K. H.
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'''Theosophical Society, General Council of The'''. *Report of the Result of an Investigation into the Charges Against Madame Blavatsky, brought by the Missionaries of the Scottish Free Church at Madras, and Examined by a Committee appointed for that purpose by the General Council of The Theosophical Society. Madras: Printed at the Scottish Press, by Graves, Cookson and Co., and published at The Theosophical Society, Adyar. 1885. Price One Rupee.
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'''Vania, K. F.''' *Madame H. P. Blavatsky. Her Occult Phenomena and the Society for Psychical Research. Bombay: Sat Publishing Co., 1951, xiv, 488 pp.
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'''Volkmar, Gustav'''. German Protestant theologian, b. Jan. 11, 1809, at Hersfeld, Hessen; d. Jan. 10, 1893, at Zurich. Prof, of secondary schools since 1833. Discharged, 1852, because of his collaboration with uprising in Hesse in 1850. Entered theological faculty at Zurich, 1853. Assistant Prof, there, 1858. Prof, in 1863. Chiefly occupied in studies on the exegesis of the New Testament. Works: Der Ursprung unserer Evangelien. Zürich: J. Herzog, 1866. ii, 165 pp.—Die Evangelien. Leipzig: Fues (R. Reisland), 1870. xii, 600 pp.
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'''Wachtmeister, Countess Constance Georgina Louise (née de Bourbel de Monpinçon)'''. Born March 28, 1838 at Florence, Italy. Her parents were the Marquis de Bourbel formerly in the French diplomatic service, and Constance Bulkley. The de Bourbel family is one of the most ancient in France; originating from the southeast of the country, they settled in Normandy around 936 A.D.; several members of that family were distinguished in French history, especially Raoul de Bourbel in the reign of Louis XIV.
Constance de Bourbel lost her parents at an early age; was sent to England to her aunt, Mrs. Bulkley, of Linden Hill, Berkshire; educated and lived there until her marriage, 1863, with her counsin, Count Karl Wachtmeister (b. April 21, 1823—d. Oct. 14, 1871), then Swedish and Norwegian Minister at the Court of St. James. Resided in London for three years, when her husband was called to Copenhagen as Minister to the Danish Court. In 1868, took residence in Stockholm, where the Count was nominated Minister of Foreign Affairs. Constance W. was then created “state lady of the land” by the King, and was the last one to receive this distinction, as the title then became extinct. After death of husband, she remained in Sweden for several years, spending winters in warmer climates on acc. of health. She had one son, Count Axel Raoul (1865-1938), well known as a composer. His early Theosophical associations are mentioned in his Memories (London: John M. Watkins, 1936, 55 pp.).
In 1879, Countess W. began investigating Spiritualism, but after two years found it unsatisfactory. She joined the Theos. Soc. in 1881, and remained an indefatigable worker therein until her death in 1910. She met H. P. B. in April, 1884, being on a visit to London, and soon became one of her closest friends, who stood by her in time of great distress, both physical and social. She was for a while Secretary and Treasurer of the Blavatsky Lodge in London; for a long time, she carried on the work of the Theos. Publ. Society, and contributed to its sound financial basis.
Countess W. wrote a fascinating eye-witness account of her life with H. P. B. at Würzburg, Germany, and Ostende, published under the title: *Reminiscences of H. P. Blavatsky and “The Secret Doctrine” (London: Theos. Publ. Soc., New York: The Path, and Madras: Theos. Soc., 1893, 162 pp.). The Appendices to this book contain accounts regarding the writing of The Secret Doctrine, by Bertram Keightley, Dr. Archibald Keightley, Wm. Q. Judge, Vera P. de Zhelihovsky, H. P. B.’s sister, Vera Johnston, Dr. Franz Hartmann, and Dr. Wm. Hübbe-Schleiden; also extracts from The Path, New York, April, 1893, p. 2, embodying the Teachers’ statement regarding the triple authorship of The Secret Doctrine, and other interesting material bearing upon these early days of the Movement and H. P. B.’s life.
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'''Wagner, Professor Nikolay Petrovich'''. Russian zoologist, b. at Kazan, 1829, Son of Prof, of Kazan Univ.; educated at 2nd gymn. of native city; grad, with gold medal from Univ, of Kazan, 1849, as natural scientist. Taught natural history at Nizhny-Novgorod. Lectured at Kazan Univ., 1852; became Doctor of Nat. Sc. at Moscow Univ., 1854, Abroad, 1858-59; then in Moscow, editing Journal of the Moscow Soc. of Rural Economy; full prof, of Zoology at Kazan Univ., 1862; edit. Sclent. Notes of Kazan Univ., 1861-64; cond. zoological research in Crimea, 1863; Prof, of Zool., Univ, of St. Petersburg, 1871; made several trips abroad, 1865-79. Wrote numerous natural science papers in various Journals, and edited for some years the scientifico-artistic journal Svyet. Also wrote work entitled Tales of Kot-Murlika, which became very popular, going through many editions, and a novel, Temniy Put’ (1890).
Showed great interest in research concerning unconscious psychic functions of man and mediumistic phenomena, and became, 1891, President of the Russian Soc. of Experimental Psychology. Died 1907.
H. P. B. translated into English Wagner’s articles concerning séances with French medium Brédif (Fide the short-lived Spiritual Scientist, Boston, Mass., June 3, 10 and 17, 1875).
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'''Westcott, Brooke Foss'''. Bishop of Durham, b. near Birmingham, Jan. 12, 1825; d. July 27, 1901. Son of botanist; after brilliant career at Cambridge, took orders, became teacher at Harrow. His Biblical and Theological studies brought early recognition. Regius prof, of divinity at Cambridge, 1870; instituted significant educ. and admin, reforms. Became Bishop of Durham, 1890; interested in social reform and labor problems; highly respected by workers. His edition of Greek text of New Testament was epoch-making; his personal influence was his greatest source of power. Works: A General Survey of the History of the Canon of the New Testament during the First Four Centuries, 1855; 5th ed., Cambridge & London: Macmillan & Co., 1881:—*Introduction to the Study of the Gospels, 1860; Boston: Gould and Lincoln; New York: Sheldon & Co., 1862.-—A General View of the History of the English Bible, 1868; 3rd ed., London: Macmillan & Co., 1905.—The New Testament in the Original Greek (ed. with F. J. A. Holt), 1881.—Social Aspects of Christianity, 1887; also 1900; and other works.
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'''Wordsworth'''. *Lecture on “The Church of Tibet, and the Historical Analogies of Buddhism and Christianity.” Untraced.
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'''Zhelihovsky, Vera Petrovna de, née von Hahn (1835-1896)'''. H. P. B.’s sister. *“The Truth about H. P. Blavatsky” (Pravda o Yelene Petrovne Blavatskoy), in Rebus (Puzzle), Vol. II, Nos. 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 1883. Also issued as a pamphlet.
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{{Style P-Subtitle|SERIALS, PERIODICALS AND NEWSPAPERS
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Arya, The. A monthly journal devoted to Aryan philosophy, art, literature, science, and religions, as well as to Western modern philosophy, etc. Five volumes. Lahore, 1882-87. 8vo.
Banner of Light, The. Boston, Mass., 1857-1907. Originally edited by Colby and Rich. Devoted to Spiritualism.
Buchanan's Journal of Man. Cincinnati, Ohio and Boston, Mass. Six Volumes, 1849-1856. Most complete holdings in Lloyd’s Library, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Christian College Magazine, Madras. Vols. 1-37, July, 1883-June, 1920. After June, 1884, as Madras Christian Col. Mag. (the first thirteen vols, are on file at the Divinity School, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.)
Canadian Theosophist, The. Organ of the Theosophical Society in Canada. First issue, March 15, 1920. In progress.
Diocesan Vyedomosty. Edited in Mogilev, Russia. No further information available.
Epiphany, The. Issued by the Oxford Mission, Calcutta, India, 1883, etc. In progress.
France, La. Several journals of that name.
Harbinger of Light, Melbourne, Australia. Founded by Wm. H. Terry, Sept. 1, 1870. In progress.
Indian Churchman. No information available.
Indian Mirror, Calcutta. Daily, founded Jan. 2, 1872, by Norendro Nath Sen, one of the early supporters of H.P.B. and Col. H. S. Olcott.
Journal of The Theosophical Society, Madras, India. Title for the Supplement to The Theosophist, from January to December, 1884. Twelve issues, pp. 1-168.
Knowledge. Illustrated magazine of Science, conducted by R. A. Proctor. London, 1881-1917.
Light: a Journal of Spiritual Progress and Psychic Research, London. Founded by Mr. E. Dawson Rogers, Manager of the National Press Agency, London. Edited for some years by Rev. W. Stainton Moses, pseud. “M.A. (Oxon.)”. First issue, January 7, 1881. In progress.
Madras Mail, Madras. Daily, January 3, 1871—December 31, 1896. Fol.
Medium and Daybreak, The. A weekly journal devoted to the history, phenomena, philosophy and teachings of Spiritualism. London, 1870, etc. Fol.
Moscow Gazette (Moskovskiya Vyedomosti). Daily newspaper published by, and belonging to, The University of Moscow. Began in {{Page aside|451}}1756. Edited since 1872 by the renowned M. N. Katkov, until his death, in 1887. Most complete holdings in the University of Helsingfors, Finland; and the Library of Congress (after 1888).
Nineteenth Century. London. Monthly review, 1877, etc.
Notes and Queries. A medium of intercommunication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, etc.
Published in successive series in London since 1850.
Observer, The South of India. No information available.
Pall Mall Gazette, The. Evening newspaper and review.
London, June 30, 1873, etc.
Philadelphia Press. No definite information.
Psychische Studien, Leipzig. Quarterly, founded and edited by Alexander Nikolayevich Aksakov (1832-1903) during the years 187499. Vols. 1-52, Nov. 6, 1874-1925; Vols. 53-61, Jan., 1925-June, 1934, as Zeitschrift fur Parapsychologic, publ, by Oswald Mutze. Complete files in the New York Public Library and the Library of Congress; Vols. 1-52, at Stanford Univ., Cal.).
Rebus (Riddle). Published every Sunday. St. Petersburg, Russia, 18811899 (?), Vols. 1-18. Edited by Victor Pribitkov. At first, a sheet of riddles; became later the Organ of Spiritualism and Mediumism in Russia. Most complete holdings in New York Public Library.
St. James’ Gazette, London. Daily, est. May 31, 1880. Merged with the Evening Standard and continued as The Evening Standard and St. James’ Gazette, March 14, 1905.
Saturday Review. Review of politics, literature, science and art. London, 1856, etc.
Spiritualist, The. Weekly journal published in London, Vols. 1-20, November 19, 1869-March, 1882. Most complete holdings in the Harvard College Library.
Statesman. Probably The Statesman and Friend of India, Calcutta, 1890-1903. Could also be the London paper by that name.
Subodh Prakash, Bombay India. Weekly Anglo-Vernacular paper. No further information available.
Tattvabodhini Patrika. Monthly paper of the Tattvabodhini Sabha, a subdivision of the Brahmo Samaj, in India. Founded by Debendra Nath Tagore, and edited for a time by Akshay Kumar Dutt.
Theosophia. Published first bi-monthly and later quarterly, Los Angeles, Calif., May-June, 1944, etc. In progress. Sponsored by an international group of Theosophists.
Theosophist, The. A Monthly Journal Devoted to Oriental Philosophy, Literature and Occultism. Conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, under the Auspices of The Theosophical Society. Bombay (later Madras): The Theos. Soc., October, 1879—, in progress. (Volumes run from October to September incl.).
Theosophy. Published by The Theosophy Company, Los Angeles, Calif. Established November, 1912, by Robert Crosbie. In progress.
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