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After this interlude, Kingsland once more resumed his literary activity, more particularly the writing of his Rational Mysticism which was published in 1924 (London: George Allen & Unwin. 431 pp.).

In 1921, Kingsland moved for permanent residence to Ryde, in the Isle cf Wight, and immersed himself completely in writing. As time went on, Kingsland became interested in the work of Mrs. Alice Leighton Cleather in defence of H. P. B. and her teachings, through the publication of her three books, and various articles appearing at the time. The “Back to Blavatsky ” movement was strong at the time, and it was natural that Mrs. Cleather and William Kingsland should be drawn together after years of independent work with the same object in view. After much correspondence, they agreed to form the Blavatsky Association to perpetuate the memory of H. P. B. and defend her name and work whenever possible. The Association was formally organized in London by thirty persons, November 13, 1923. In the absence of Mrs. Cleather in India, Kingsland and the Hon. Iona Davey drew up the Rules and Constitution and submitted them to Mrs. Cleather. Mrs. Davey remained Hon. Secretary until she died in 1946; it is at her home at 26 Bedford Gardens, London, that the Association held its meetings and had a valuable library available to students. The weekly classes consisted chiefly of the study of H. P. B.’s writings and of The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett. The “H. P. B. Defence Committee” of the Association published a number of defences against the slanders of the Society for Psychical Research, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and others. There was a good membership drawn from people who were either new to the teachings or those who had become sickened by existing conflicts within the Theosophical Organizations, and were looking for the genuine teachings of the Ancient Wisdom. The Blavatsky Association ceased to exist in 1945.

From the time he removed to Ryde, to the end of Kingsland’s life, appeared the following works from his pen: Our Infinite Life (London: Allen & Unwin, 1922. 200 pp.); An Anthology of Mysticism (London: Methuen & Co., 1927. 305 pp.); The Real H. P. Blavatsky, A Study in Theosophy, and a Memoir of a Great Soul (London: John M. Watkins, 1928. 322 pp.). This is by far the best survey of H. P. B.’s life and work, written sympathetically by one of her personal pupils. It includes as an Appendix “A Critical Analysis of the 1885 Report of the Society for Psychical Research,” first published in October, 1927, as a separate pamphlet of The Blavatsky Association, under the title of Was She a Charlatan? Then came Christos, The Religion of the Future (London: John M. Watkins, 1929. {{Page aside|423}}123 pp.) and Part I of The Great Pyramid in Fact and in Theory (London: Rider & Co., 1932. 125 pp., ill.), Part II being published in 1935 (140 pp., ill.). This work was the outcome of a three months’ visit to Egypt at the beginning of 1931, and is one of the best surveys of the mathematical problems and the theoretical and philosophical implications in connection with the Great Pyramid, against the background of the Esoteric Philosophy. The last work of Kingsland to appear in his life-time was The Art of Life and How to Conquer Old Age (London: The C. W. Daniel Co., 1934. 102 pp.). This little booklet includes an autobiographical Appendix.

At the end of the year 1935 Kingsland concluded his Manuscript on the Gnosis in Christian Scriptures, which was published posthumously in 1937 under the title: The Gnosis or Ancient Wisdom in the Christian Scriptures, or The Wisdom in a Mystery (London: Geo. Allen & Unwin. 230 pp.; second impression, 1954; fifth impr, 1962.)

In addition to his larger works, Kingsland issued a number of valuable pamphlets which were published in the Theosophical Siftings between 1888-95. Among them should be mentioned: The Higher Science; Theosophy and Orthodoxy; Theosophy and Dogma; The Mission of Theosophy; Freewill and Karma. At a much later date, he engaged in a lively controversy with Dr. G. de Purucker, then Leader of the Point Loma Theosophical Society, on the subject of the basic principles of Theosophy and issued two pamphlets entitled: Essentials and Non-Essentials of a Theosophical Organization (24 pp.), and Work of a Theosophical Organization (32 pp.).

“In the Theosophical Movement, as in the world outside it, there are mystics, intellectuals, and good people of both sexes; but only a tiny minority combine intellect, mystical insight and ethical practice in clear focus and right proportion. Of this minority William Kingsland was one.”<ref>The Canadian Theosophist, Vol. XVII, April 15, 1936, p. 44. Tribute by Ronald A. V. Morris.</ref>

'''Lactantius, Lucius Caecilius Firmianus (260?-325)'''. *Divinarum Institutionum Libri VII (Divine Institutes). Migne, Patr. Curs. Compl., Ser. Lat., Vol. VI.

'''Lambert, Franz.''' *“Die altägyptische Seelenlehre,” Sphinx, Leipzig, Vol. IV, 1887; French tr., Le Lotus, III, Apr., May, June, 1888. —*“Hypnotismus und Electrizität im alten Ägypten,” Sphinx, Vol. V, Jan., 1888; Engi, tr., The Theos., XIV, Dec., 1892.—*“Weisheit der Ägypter,” Sphinx, Vol. VII, Jan., Feb., Apr., June, 1889.

'''Leonard, Georgia Louise'''. *“The Occult Sciences in the Temples of Ancient Egypt,” Open Court, Sept.., Oct., 1887.

'''Loudon, John Claudius'''. Scottish horticulturist, b. at Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, April. 8, 1783; d. at Bayswater, London, Dec. 14, 1843. Son of a Scottish farmer; ed. at Edinburgh; became apprentice to a landscape gardener at the age of 14. Began gardening in England, 1803, and worked at Tew Park in the Co. of Oxford, 1806-12. Travelled extensively on the continent to study gardening and farming. Returned to England and acquired great reputation by his numerous works on agriculture, horticulture, etc., which went through several editions. The best known ones are: Encyclopaedia of Gardening, London, 1822. 8vo; Encycl. of Agriculture, ibid., 1825. 8vo; Encycl. of Plants, ibid., 1829. 8vo. Founded 4 periodicals and edited them until 1838, when heavy debts obliged him to relinquish his editorial work. Despite crippling illness, he took up landscape gardening again and worked ceaselessly to the time of his death. Greatly helped by his wife Jane who was herself a botanical writer.

'''MacKenzie, Kenneth Robert Henderson (?-1886)'''. Prominent Mason known as “Cryptonymus.” Founder of present Order of Rosicrucians in England and author of the rare work entitled *The Royal Masonic Cyclopaedia of History, Rites, Symbolism and Biography, London, 1877 [1875-77]. 8vo.

'''<nowiki>*</nowiki>Mahdvamsa'''. Ed. by Wilhelm Geiger. London: for Pali Text Society, Oxford Univ. Press, 1908 (Roman). PTS 63.—Tr. by Wilhelm Geiger and Mabel Bode. London: Oxford Univ. Press, 1912. PTS., transl. ser. (3.). [bothat Y.C. NYP. JHU. Pea. Cong. Cl. Ch. H.].

'''Marcellus I, Pope'''. Son of Benedict, a Roman priest. Succeeded Marcellinus (d. 304) as Bishop of Rome, acc. to Pagi, June 30, 308, after several years during which the post was vacant. Held the position, however, only some 18 months, and died sometime in 309. Endeavoured to restore ecclesiastical discipline which had become very much relaxed during the persecutions under Diocletian. Organized for this purpose upward of 20 dioceses in Rome, the incumbents of which were to administer to converts from heathenism the sacraments of baptism and penance. They were also bound to attend to the burial of martyrs. This angered Maxentius; by his command Marcellus was ordered to resign as Bishop and to sacrifice to the gods; this he refused to do. He was then imprisoned and condemned to work as a slave in the imperial stables. Some nine months later, he was freed by his clergy, and concealed in the house of a Roman matron named Lucinia, who later converted the house into a church. Maxentius was so angry that he commanded the church to be turned into a stable, and condemned Marcellus to the lowest employment about the stables. Marcellus is said by tradition to have died a martyr, though there is no definite proof of this. He is commemorated January 16th.

'''Miller, Joaquin''' (pseud, of Cincinnatus Heine—1841-1913). American poet born in Indiana and educated for law. After experiences in mining and journalism, settled down as judge in Oregon, 1866, and began to write verse. Travelled in Europe, 1870, and published in 1871 his first volume of poetry, Songs of the Sierras. This was followed by Songs of the Sunlands, 1873. Returning from Europe, he became a journalist in Washington, but in 1887 returned to California, and died at Oakland. In compliance with his wishes, his body was cremated and the ashes taken up into the Sierras and cast to the winds. Complete Poetical Works, San Francisco, 1902.

'''Mirville, Jules Eudes, Marquis de (1802-1873)'''. *Pneumatologie. Des Esprits, etc. Vide Volume VII, p. 384 for full particulars about this work.

'''Moor, Major Edward (1771-1848)'''. *Hindoo Pantheon. London: printed for J. Johnson, 1810. 4to. xiv, 451 pp. The “ new edition ” of Madras, 1864, lacks the plates H. P. B. refers to in several of her writings. Vide Volume VII, p. 384 for biographical and other data about the author.

'''<nowiki>*</nowiki>Moses, Magical Books of'''. No information available.

'''Olcott, Col. Henry Steel (1832-1907)'''. *Old Diary Leaves. Series II and III. London: Theos. Publ. Society; Madras: The Theosophist Office, 1900 and 1904 resp. Later editions also.

'''Oliphant, Laurence (1829-1888)'''. *Scientific Religion, or higher possibilities of life and practice through the operation of natural forces....Edinburgh and London: W. Blackwood & Sons,

1888. 8vo. xiii, 473 pp. Vide Vol. VII pp. 386-87 for biogr. sketch of the author.

'''Omar KhayyAm (?-1123?)'''. *Rubdiyat. Many editions.

Ovid. Passage not identified.

'''Patrizi, Constantin'''. Italian prelate, b. at Siena, Sept., 4, 1798; d. Dec. 17, 1876. Scion of noble family; rose rapidly in rank and influence; became bishop, 1834; two years later, cardinal, and in 1841, vicar-general of the Pope. Instrumental in electing Pius IX, remaining his intimate companion for years, and influencing many of his decisions. Outspoken foe of the Jesuits. Later Dean of the Sacred College.

'''Poole, Reginald Edward (1832-1895)'''. British archaeologist and numismatologist, educated in Egypt; in early youth associated himself with the Dpt. of Antiquities in the British Museum. When the Dpt. of Coins was organized, 1861, he became its associate director, and in 1870 director. He was also one of the Governors of University of London. Apart from a large number of articles in various scientific journals, he published several works on Coins, the most important being the Official Catalogue of Greek, Roman, Oriental and English Coins, 1873-85. 19 vols.

'''Prel, Freiherr Karl L. A. du (1839-1899)'''. *Die Philosophic der Mystik. Leipzig: E. Gunther, 1884. xii, 548 pp.; Engl. tr. by C.C. Massey. London: George Redway, 1889. 2 vols.

'''Pushkin, Alexander Sergeyevich (1799-1837)'''. *Ruslan and Ludmila. A romantic epic, completed in 1820.

'''Saint-Martin, Louis-Claude, Marquis de (1743-1803)'''. *Correspondance, Paris, 1862. 2 vols. 8vo.

'''Sayce, Archibald Henry'''. British Orientalist, b. at Shirehampton, Sept. 25, 1845, son of Rev. H. S. Sayce, vicar of Caldicot; d. 1933. Educ. at Bath and Queen’s College, Oxford; became a fellow, 1869. Prof, of Assyriology at Oxford, 1891-1919. Although his {{Page aside|427}}conclusions have been modified since, it is impossible to overestimate his services to Oriental scholarship. Travelled widely in the East. Member of Old Testament Revision Company, 1874-84. Deputy prof, of compar. philology, Oxford, 1876-90. Hibbert Lecturer, 1887. Gifford Lecturer, 1900-02. Chief Works: Assyrian Grammar. London: Triibner & Co., 1872.—The Principles of Comparative Philology, ibid., 1875.—The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotus. London: Rivington, Percival & Co., 1896.—The Religions of ancient Egypt and Babylonia. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1902.—The Ancient Empires of the East. New York: C. Scribner’s sons, 1884; many subs, ed.,—Monuments of the Hittites, 1881.

'''Schaff, Philipp (1819-1893)'''. *A History of the Creeds of Christendom, with translations. London, 1877. 3 vols. 8vo. Also in the Theological and Philosophical Library, etc., 1872, etc.

'''Sinnett, Alfred Percy (1840-1921)'''. *The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett, etc. Transcribed, Compiled and with an Introd, by A. T. Barker. London: T. Fisher Unwin, December, 1923; New York: Frederick A. Stokes; xxxv, 492 pp.; 2nd rev. ed., London: Rider & Co., 1926; 8th impr., London: Rider & Co., 1948; 3rd. rev. ed., Adyar: Theos. Publ. House, 1962. xliii, 524 New enlarged Index.—*The Occult World. London: Triibner & Co., 1881; 1st Amer, ed., New York & Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1885.—*Esoteric Buddhism. London: Triibner & Co, 1883; many subs, editions.

'''Skinner, J. Ralston'''. *Key to the Hebrew-Egyptian Mystery in the Source of Measures, etc. Cincinnati: R. Clarke & Co., 1875. xvi, 324 pp.; new ed., with a 63 pp. Supplement, 1894; another ed., Philadelphia, Penna.; David McKay Co., 1931.

'''Sterne, Laurence'''. English humourist, b. at Clonmel, Ireland, Nov. 24, 1713; d. in London, March 18, 1768. For ten years the boy and his mother moved from place to place with the regiment of his father. Went to school at Halifax in Yorkshire, then was sent to Jesus College, Cambridge, where he took his degree, 1736. Through the influence of his uncle, canon of York, he obtained, 1738, the living of Sutton-in-the Forest, pear York; this was his residence for twenty uneventful years. He suddenly leaped to fame with the first volumes of Tristram Shandy, published Jan. 1, 1760. He continued to build up the history of the Shandy family through several succeeding volumes, the ninth and last appearing in 1767. He also published two volumes entitled The Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy.

'''Stevens, A. de Grasse'''. *Miss Hildreth. A Novel, 1888. No information available.

'''Street, J. G.''' *The Hidden Way Across the Threshold. Boston: Lee & Shepard, 1887.

'''Subba Row, T. (1856-1890)'''. *Esoteric Writings of T. Subba Row. collected by Tookaram Tatya. Bombay: Bombay Theos. Public. Fund, 1895; rev. & enl. ed., Adyar, Madras: Theos. Publ. House, 1931.—*Notes on the Bhagavad-Gita. Best ed. is the one publ. by Theos. University Press, Point Loma, Calif., in 1934. Vide Vol. V, p. 271, for more complete data about these Lectures.

'''Thrason'''. Christian Martyr; he was a rich man who supplied the Christians working at the Thermae of Diocletian, and other public works in Rome. Constructed the cemetery on the new Salarian Way (now under the Villa Massimi); was tried under Maximianus and beheaded with his two companions Pontianus and Praetextatus. His feast is on Dec. 11th.

'''Vedder, Elihu'''. American painter, b. in New York, Feb. 26, 1836; d. in Rome, Jan. 29, 1923. Studied under the genre and historical painter Tompkins H. Matteson, and under Picot, in Paris; later in Italy, 1857-61. After 1867, lived in Rome. Acquired renown after the publication, 1884, of his illustrations to the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Important decorative work came at a later date, such as the mosaic “Minerva” in the Congressional Library at Washington, D.C. A few days before his death, his book, Doubt and Other Things, was published.

'''Virgil. Publius Vergilius Maro (70-19 b.c.)'''. *Aeneid. Loeb Classical Library.

'''<nowiki>*</nowiki>Vishnu-Purdna'''. Ed. by Jivananda Vidyasagara. Calcutta: Saraswati Press, 1882 [Cl. MB.].—Trans, by H. H. Wilson, Ed. by Fitzedward Hall. London: Triibner & Co., 1864, 65, 66, 68, 70. Works of the late H. H. Wilson [Y. AOS. NYP. Pea. Cong. H.].

'''Weber, Albrecht (1825-1901)'''. Vide Vol. V, pp. 383-84, for biographical and other data.

'''Zacharias, Saint (or Zachary)'''. Pope from 741 to 752. Greek by birth; appears to have been on intimate terms with Gregory III, whom he succeeded. Contemporary history dwells chiefly on his great personal influence with the Lombard king Luitprand, and his successor Rachis, which resulted in the exarchate of Ravenna being rescued from becoming part of the Lombard kingdom. His correspondence with St. Boniface, the apostle of Germany, is still extant. Zacharias encouraged the deposition of Childeric, and it was with his sanction that Boniface crowned Pippin as king of the Franks at Soissons, 752. He died March 14, 752, and was succeeded by Stephen II. His letters and decrees may be found in Migne, Patrolog. lat., Ixxxix, p. 917-60.

Birmingham Post, Birmingham, England.

Ceylon Observer.

Fortnightly Review. Edited by G. H. Lewes. London, 1865, etc.

Grajdanine. Political and literary paper. St. Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 1872 as a weekly; became a daily in 1887; reactionary in nature.

Harper’s Magazine, New York,. 1850, etc.

Heladiw Ruwana (“Ceylon Gem”), started by the Ceylon Buddhist Publication Society, 1888.

Hestia. Wellington, New Zealand, journal, founded by E. T. Sturdy, F.T.S., about Summer, 1888.

Isis. Organ of the French Theos. Society.

Lady’s Pictorial. A newspaper for the home. London, 1881-1921.

Light: a Journal of Spiritual Progress and Psychic Research. London. Founded by E. Dawson Rogers. Edited for some years by Rev. W. Stainton Moses, pseud.: “M.A. (Oxon.).” First issue, Jan. 7, 1881. In progress.

London Star, London, England.

Masonic Monthly. London, July-December, 1882.

Open Court. Quarterly. Chicago, 1887-1936.

Pall Mall Gazette, The. Evening newspaper and review. London, 1873, etc.

Revue des Deux-Mondes. Paris. Founded in 1831. In progress.

St. James’ Gazette. London daily; founded 1880. Merged with the Evening Standard, 1905.

Sphinx. Leipzig, Germany. Ed. by Dr. Wm. Hiibbe-Schleiden, 1886-1896. Twenty-two volumes. Supers, by the Metaphysische Rundschau.

Times. London, England.

Truthseeker, The. A journal of freethought and reform. New York, 1873, etc.

Wade's Fibre and Fabric. Boston, Mass., founded in 1885.

Word, The. New York. Vols. I-XXV, Oct., 1904—Sept., 1917. Ed. by Harold W. Percival.