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The '''British Theosophical Society''' was the first official lodge of the [[Theosophical Society]]. It was founded on [[June 27]], 1878, in London. | The '''British Theosophical Society''' was the first official lodge of the [[Theosophical Society]]. It was founded on [[June 27]], 1878, in London. On [[June 3]], 1883, the name of the lodge was changed to '''London Lodge''' of the Theosophical Society. | ||
== Founding == | |||
On [[December 11]], 1877, [[C. C. Massey]], [[William Stainton Moses|W. S. Moses]], [[John Storer Cobb|J. S. Cobb]], and [[Emily Kislingbury]] met in London to read [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]]'s instructions concerning the formation of what eventually became the [[London Lodge]]. | On [[December 11]], 1877, [[C. C. Massey]], [[William Stainton Moses|W. S. Moses]], [[John Storer Cobb|J. S. Cobb]], and [[Emily Kislingbury]] met in London to read [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]]'s instructions concerning the formation of what eventually became the [[London Lodge]]. | ||
The first meeting was held on June 27 at 38, Great Russell St., London. Mr. Cobb represented Col. Olcott; C. C. Massey was chosen President; and Miss Kislingbury, Secretary. | The first meeting was held on [[June 27]] at 38, Great Russell St., London. Mr. Cobb represented Col. Olcott; C. C. Massey was chosen President; and Miss Kislingbury, Secretary. | ||
== Change of name == | |||
On [[June 3]], 1883, the name of the lodge was changed to '''London Lodge''' of the Theosophical Society. | On [[June 3]], 1883, the name of the lodge was changed to '''London Lodge''' of the Theosophical Society. | ||
In February 1909, the lodge separated for a short time from the TS, and changed its name to | == Separation and rejoining == | ||
In February 1909, the lodge separated for a short time from the TS, and changed its name to the [[Eleusinian Society]] during this time. In spring 1911, the lodge became again part of the TS, and changed its name back to London Lodge. | |||
[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||
Revision as of 21:05, 12 July 2013
The British Theosophical Society was the first official lodge of the Theosophical Society. It was founded on June 27, 1878, in London. On June 3, 1883, the name of the lodge was changed to London Lodge of the Theosophical Society.
Founding
On December 11, 1877, C. C. Massey, W. S. Moses, J. S. Cobb, and Emily Kislingbury met in London to read Col. Olcott's instructions concerning the formation of what eventually became the London Lodge.
The first meeting was held on June 27 at 38, Great Russell St., London. Mr. Cobb represented Col. Olcott; C. C. Massey was chosen President; and Miss Kislingbury, Secretary.
Change of name
On June 3, 1883, the name of the lodge was changed to London Lodge of the Theosophical Society.
Separation and rejoining
In February 1909, the lodge separated for a short time from the TS, and changed its name to the Eleusinian Society during this time. In spring 1911, the lodge became again part of the TS, and changed its name back to London Lodge.