The Golden Chain
The Golden Chain was for children aged seven upwards. Most students had joined and kept in touch with other children around New Zealand and overseas through correspondence. Sometimes opportunities were available for the Auckland members to go to Orewa, north of Auckland, for a camp and to meet other children. They were given a certificate and asked to remember:
“I am a link in the Golden Chain of love
That stretches round the world
And I must keep my link bright and strong.
So I will try to be kind and gentle
To every living thing I meet
And to protect and help all who are
weaker than myself.
And I will try to think pure and beautiful thoughts,
To speak pure and beautiful words
And do pure and beautiful actions.
May every link in the Golden Chain
Become bright and strong.”
ROUND TABLE
At a conference of the Round Table, Mr. J. K. Thomson presiding, an increase of 50 members during the year was reported. A birthday gift of £22 had been sent to Mrs. Besant. The Round Table Annual had not been printed last year as previous years had not paid. A suggestion was made that in future a less costly production should be attempted. Discussion followed regarding the kind of gown suitable to the Round Table uses and ideals. A kind of cape was suggested as better than the gown now used.
It was decided to invite the Lotus Circle Movement in New Zealand to amalgamate with the Round Table, so that there shall be only the one young people's movement in New Zealand. Younger children would be links in the Golden Chain until of age to become Pages of the R.T.
From 'Theosophy in New Zealand’ Magazine March 1921
“I am a link in the Golden Chain of love
That stretches round the world
And I must keep my link bright and strong.
So I will try to be kind and gentle
To every living thing I meet
And to protect and help all who are
weaker than myself.
And I will try to think pure and beautiful thoughts,
To speak pure and beautiful words
And do pure and beautiful actions.
May every link in the Golden Chain
Become bright and strong.”
ROUND TABLE
At a conference of the Round Table, Mr. J. K. Thomson presiding, an increase of 50 members during the year was reported. A birthday gift of £22 had been sent to Mrs. Besant. The Round Table Annual had not been printed last year as previous years had not paid. A suggestion was made that in future a less costly production should be attempted. Discussion followed regarding the kind of gown suitable to the Round Table uses and ideals. A kind of cape was suggested as better than the gown now used.
It was decided to invite the Lotus Circle Movement in New Zealand to amalgamate with the Round Table, so that there shall be only the one young people's movement in New Zealand. Younger children would be links in the Golden Chain until of age to become Pages of the R.T.
From 'Theosophy in New Zealand’ Magazine March 1921
The Lotus Circle:
LOTUS CLASSES
A conference of members interested in the Lotus Class work was held on Monday, January 3rd, Mr. J. R. Thomson taking the chair. Reports were given of the various Lotus Circles.
It was recommended that all Teachers of Lotus Classes should read the Foreword in the Lotus Song Book where there were useful suggestions for work.
It was resolved that the conference appeal for assistance to the Fraternity in Education, inviting their members to prepare sketch lessons in Theosophical subjects; also that they should supply lists of books suitable for Lotus Libraries. Much discussion followed as to how best to put Theosophical teachings before the children.
From 'Theosophy in New Zealand’ Magazine March 1921
LOTUS BUD'S JOURNAL
Much of the success of the Round Table was due to the preparatory work of the Golden Chain movement and the Lotus Circle so ably inspired by Miss Christie. Reference must also be made to the excellent and popular magazine for young children -- the Lotus Buds' Journal. Enthusiastically supported by all T.S. workers this magazine was published by Mr. James Prickett and was actually printed by Mr. Prickett, and Mr. J.R. Thomson and other helpers.
“The Torch” Number 9 December, 1939 Centennial and Christmas Number
A conference of members interested in the Lotus Class work was held on Monday, January 3rd, Mr. J. R. Thomson taking the chair. Reports were given of the various Lotus Circles.
It was recommended that all Teachers of Lotus Classes should read the Foreword in the Lotus Song Book where there were useful suggestions for work.
It was resolved that the conference appeal for assistance to the Fraternity in Education, inviting their members to prepare sketch lessons in Theosophical subjects; also that they should supply lists of books suitable for Lotus Libraries. Much discussion followed as to how best to put Theosophical teachings before the children.
From 'Theosophy in New Zealand’ Magazine March 1921
LOTUS BUD'S JOURNAL
Much of the success of the Round Table was due to the preparatory work of the Golden Chain movement and the Lotus Circle so ably inspired by Miss Christie. Reference must also be made to the excellent and popular magazine for young children -- the Lotus Buds' Journal. Enthusiastically supported by all T.S. workers this magazine was published by Mr. James Prickett and was actually printed by Mr. Prickett, and Mr. J.R. Thomson and other helpers.
“The Torch” Number 9 December, 1939 Centennial and Christmas Number