Mercie M. Thirds - Revision history

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	'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.		'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.

	Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=author 9 articles by Mercie M. Thirds]''' ~~and~~ '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=title 5 articles about her]'''. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.		Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists:
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Mercie+M.+Thirds&s=author 9 articles by Mercie M. Thirds]''';
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Mercie+M.+Thirds&s=title 3 articles about her]'''.

			If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.

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	'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.		'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.

	Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=author 9 articles by Mercie M. Thirds] and [https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=title 5 articles about her]. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.		Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=author 9 articles by Mercie M. Thirds]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=title 5 articles about her]'''. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.

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	'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.		'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.

	Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~thirds 14~~ articles by ~~Mrs~~. Thirds]. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.		Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=author 9 articles by Mercie M. Thirds] and [https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Thirds&s=title 5 articles about her]. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.

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	Shortly after the '''Illinois Women's Press Association''' was formed, Mrs. Thirds became its recording secretary. The group then had over 100 members, whose object was "to promote co-operation between its members and to advance the standard of their work.<ref>"The Illinois Women's Press" ''Daily Inter Ocean'' 17.326 (February 13, 1889), 3.</ref> She had articles published in several '''newspapers'''. A travelogue about San Diego was reprinted in Chicago and California dailies. Two of the articles that the ''Chicago Tribune'' published in 1888 were "Theosophy in Chicago. Two Societies That Prefer Buddhism to Christianity" and "New Psychic Force Fads. Sensitive Persons May Work Wonders With the Astral Fluid" [on psychometry].<ref>Mercie M. Thirds, "Theosophy in Chicago. Two Societies That Prefer Buddhism to Christianity" ''Chicago Tribune'' (December 25, 1888), 11.</ref><ref>Mercie M. Thirds, “New Psychic Force Fads. Sensitive Persons May Work Wonders With the Astral Fluid." ''Chicago Tribune'' (December 16, 1888), 25.</ref> When living in San Francisco around 1900, she was employed as a newspaper writer.<ref>U. S. Census, 1900.</ref>		Shortly after the '''Illinois Women's Press Association''' was formed, Mrs. Thirds became its recording secretary. The group then had over 100 members, whose object was "to promote co-operation between its members and to advance the standard of their work.<ref>"The Illinois Women's Press" ''Daily Inter Ocean'' 17.326 (February 13, 1889), 3.</ref> She had articles published in several '''newspapers'''. A travelogue about San Diego was reprinted in Chicago and California dailies. Two of the articles that the ''Chicago Tribune'' published in 1888 were "Theosophy in Chicago. Two Societies That Prefer Buddhism to Christianity" and "New Psychic Force Fads. Sensitive Persons May Work Wonders With the Astral Fluid" [on psychometry].<ref>Mercie M. Thirds, "Theosophy in Chicago. Two Societies That Prefer Buddhism to Christianity" ''Chicago Tribune'' (December 25, 1888), 11.</ref><ref>Mercie M. Thirds, “New Psychic Force Fads. Sensitive Persons May Work Wonders With the Astral Fluid." ''Chicago Tribune'' (December 16, 1888), 25.</ref> When living in San Francisco around 1900, she was employed as a newspaper writer.<ref>U. S. Census, 1900.</ref>

	'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), ''Belford's Annual~~'', and ''The New Californian~~''.		'''Poetry''' was another area of endeavor. She published poems in the sentimental style of the day in a wide range of periodicals such as ''The Kindergarten'', ''The Pioneer Express'' (Pembina, North Dakota), and ''Belford's Annual''.

	Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications'''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=thirds 14 articles by Mrs. Thirds]. If she published any books ~~or pamphlets~~, ~~they~~ have ~~not~~ been identified.		Some of her efforts went into '''Theosophical publications''', including ''Pacific Theosophist'' and ''The New Californian''. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=thirds 14 articles by Mrs. Thirds]. If she published any books, none have been identified. She did write "A Theosophical View of Woman" that was issued as Branch Paper No. 21 of the American Section.

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	The convention of the American section, held in San Francisco last spring, failed to name delegates to the Adyar convention.		The convention of the American section, held in San Francisco last spring, failed to name delegates to the Adyar convention.

	But the American convention did not fail to indorse Mr. Judge on that occasion and it will be seen that at the next annual convention, to be held in Boston, he will be still more strongly indorsed.<ref>"Local Criticism of a Mystic Body: Mercie M. Thirds' View of the ~~Theosphical~~ Convention in India: Stands Firmly with Judge" ''San Francisco Call Bulletin''77 (February 16, 1895): 6.</ref>		But the American convention did not fail to indorse Mr. Judge on that occasion and it will be seen that at the next annual convention, to be held in Boston, he will be still more strongly indorsed.<ref>"Local Criticism of a Mystic Body: Mercie M. Thirds' View of the Theosophical Convention in India: Stands Firmly with Judge" ''San Francisco Call Bulletin''77 (February 16, 1895): 6.</ref>
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	The world has needed a change in its thought, a change in its morals. It is necessary to arouse the ideals of man, to teach him to look up to his higher duty. It is to meet this need, to prepare the way for a grader civilization than the world has ever known, that this crusade has been instituted... And so our crusaders have decided to go forth with a message of good will to all peoples.<ref>"Theosophists Go Touring" ''San Francisco Chronicle'' (August 3,1896): 12.</ref>		The world has needed a change in its thought, a change in its morals. It is necessary to arouse the ideals of man, to teach him to look up to his higher duty. It is to meet this need, to prepare the way for a grader civilization than the world has ever known, that this crusade has been instituted... And so our crusaders have decided to go forth with a message of good will to all peoples.<ref>"Theosophists Go Touring" ''San Francisco Chronicle'' (August 3,1896): 12.</ref>
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			Mrs. Thirds continued lecturing on Theosophical topics around San Francisco. She may have joined Theosophists who split off from the Tingley group to form the [[Theosophical Society in America (Hargrove)\|Theosophical Society in America]] organized by [[Ernest Temple Hargrove]], with her 1899 lecture "The Master of Compassion" given under that name.<ref>"Meetings - Universal Brotherhood" ''San Francisco Call Bulletin'' 86 (July 16, 1899): 86.</ref> Certainly the newspapers were a bit confused about the proliferation of Theosophical groups at that time.

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	=== 1895 Secession and following years ===		=== 1895 Secession and following years ===
	~~'''THIS SECTION IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' <br>~~
	~~'''THIS SECTION IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' <br>~~

	Mrs. Thirds was unhappy that the international convention in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] at the end of 1894 voted for [[William Quan Judge]] to resign as vice president of the [[Theosophical Society]]. No American delegates were present for that vote. She was quote in a San Francisco newspaper:		Mrs. Thirds was unhappy that the international convention in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] at the end of 1894 voted for [[William Quan Judge]] to resign as vice president of the [[Theosophical Society]]. No American delegates were present for that vote. She was quote in a San Francisco newspaper:
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	Judge was indeed supported vigorously in the Boston convention, leading to a situation where virtually all American lodges withdrew from the Adyar parent Society, choosing to form a new organization led by Judge. Mr. Judge had been ill for some time, and he passed away on [[March 21]], 1896. Mrs. [[Katherine Tingley]] became the leader of the new organization, called the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She led a world-wide crusade to evangelize Theosophy, and Mercie Thirds discussed the matter with eloquent on brotherhood, concluding:		Judge was indeed supported vigorously in the Boston convention, leading to a situation where virtually all American lodges withdrew from the Adyar parent Society, choosing to form a new organization led by Judge. Mr. Judge had been ill for some time, and he passed away on [[March 21]], 1896. Mrs. [[Katherine Tingley]] became the leader of the new organization, called the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She led a world-wide crusade to evangelize Theosophy, and Mercie Thirds discussed the matter with eloquent on brotherhood, concluding:
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	The world has needed a change in its thought, a change in its morals. It is necessary to arouse the ideals of man, to teach him to look up to his higher duty. It is to meet this need, to prepare the way for a grader civilization than the world has ever known, that this crusade has been instituted... And so our crusaders have decided to go forth with a message of good will to all peoples.<ref>"Theosophists Go Touring" ''San Francisco ~~Call~~'' 1896</ref>		The world has needed a change in its thought, a change in its morals. It is necessary to arouse the ideals of man, to teach him to look up to his higher duty. It is to meet this need, to prepare the way for a grader civilization than the world has ever known, that this crusade has been instituted... And so our crusaders have decided to go forth with a message of good will to all peoples.<ref>"Theosophists Go Touring" ''San Francisco Chronicle'' (August 3,1896): 12.</ref>
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	[[File:Theosophists_1893.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Mercie M. Thirds appears in the upper right box]]		[[File:Theosophists_1893.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Mercie M. Thirds appears in the upper right box]]
	Mrs. Thirds was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society]] on 7 April 1888 in Chicago.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 4421 (website file: 1B/40).</ref>		Mrs. Thirds was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society]] on 7 April 1888 in Chicago.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 4421 (website file: 1B/40).</ref>
	She was a prominent lecturer on Theosophy in the 1890s. One lecture tour to Hawai'i evoked this response:		She was a prominent lecturer on Theosophy in the 1890s, and served as one of the councilors of the American Section.<ref>"Still Secretary: Theosophists will retain W. Q. Judge" ''San Francisco Call Bulletin'' (April 24, 1894): 4.</ref> One lecture tour to Hawai'i evoked this response:
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	Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ''The Path'' 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>		Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ''The Path'' 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>

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	She was a prominent lecturer on Theosophy in the 1890s. One lecture tour to Hawai'i evoked this response:		She was a prominent lecturer on Theosophy in the 1890s. One lecture tour to Hawai'i evoked this response:
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	Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ~~‘’The Path’’~~ 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>		Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ''The Path'' 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>
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	Some of her lectures included "The Seven Principles of Man," "Adepts, or The Masters," and "Universal Brotherhood."<ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (December 5, 1891): 4.</ref><ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (October 24, 1891): 9.</ref><ref>"Universal Brotherhood" ''[San Jose] Evening News'' 20 no.63 (October 19, 1891): 3.</ref> She spoke in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sacramento.		Some of her lectures included "The Seven Principles of Man," "Adepts, or The Masters," "The Way to Wisdom," and "Universal Brotherhood."<ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (December 5, 1891): 4.</ref><ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (October 24, 1891): 9.</ref><ref>"The Theosophical Society" ''San Francisco Chronicle'' (March 6, 1892): 18.</ref><ref>"Universal Brotherhood" ''[San Jose] Evening News'' 20 no.63 (October 19, 1891): 3.</ref> She spoke in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sacramento.

	=== 1893 Parliament in Chicago ===		=== 1893 Parliament in Chicago ===

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	Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ‘’The Path’’ 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>		Mrs. Mercie M. Thirds left Honolulu on December 8th, having completed her mission to the Hawaiian Islands. A large farewell meeting was held in the parlors of Mr. M. P. Robinson, and many of the most intelligent people of Honolulu assembled thereat. An orchestra was stationed at one corner of the ''lanai'' and a repast was served. As the visitors were leaving, the F.T.S. [Fellows of the Theosophical Society] gathered in the library and presented through Mr. Robinson to Mrs. Thirds a beautiful album of Island views and a cheque. Mrs. Thirds, after her long and valuable work in Honolulu, arrived in good health at San Francisco.<ref> “The Mirror of the Movement” ‘’The Path’’ 9.11 (February, 1895) 407.</ref>
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			Some of her lectures included "The Seven Principles of Man," "Adepts, or The Masters," and "Universal Brotherhood."<ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (December 5, 1891): 4.</ref><ref>"Theosophy" ''Sacramento Daily Union" 82 (October 24, 1891): 9.</ref><ref>"Universal Brotherhood" ''[San Jose] Evening News'' 20 no.63 (October 19, 1891): 3.</ref> She spoke in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sacramento.

	=== 1893 Parliament in Chicago ===		=== 1893 Parliament in Chicago ===