Writings on the History of the
Anthroposophical Movement and Society
1902–1925
GA 37
Original German not preserved
Annual Report Of The German Section 1904
for the twenty-ninth Anniversary and Convention of the TS, 1905
(read by Mr. G. S. Arundale.)
To the President-Founder, TS: - With my fraternal and most cordial greetings I have pleasure in submitting to you the Annual Report of the German Section TS.
New Branches have been formed in Cologne, Nurnberg, Munich and Dresden. Our Cassel Branch has dissolved, but it is to be hoped that it will revive in a short time. Besides there is a new Branch in formation in Karlsruhe.
The total number of Branches in Germany and German Switzerland is 13; 138 new members have joined during the year; two have resigned; one died; so that the net increase amounts to 135 members.
The review, Luzifer, has been considerably enlarged through its union with the Gnosis, a magazine that appeared hitherto in Vienna. Its editor is Dr. Rudolf Steiner; it is published in Berlin, Motzstrasse 17. Its influence upon the deepening of theosophical life is evident. The Vähan, under the editorship of Mr. Bresch, is continued in its habitual manner.
A new book of Dr. Rudolf Steiner was issued last spring under the title of «Theosophy, an introduction into supersensual works and into the destiny of man.» The following translations have been published:
«Four Great Religions,» by Mrs. Besant, through Mr. G. Wagner; «Atlantis,» by Scott Elliot, through members of the Leipzig Lodge; «Fleta,» by Mabel Collins, through members of the Stuttgart Lodge, and «Studies in the Bhagavad Gitä,» by «Dreamer.»
I myself have held a great number of lectures in many towns of Germany with the view of theosophical propagation, and will continue to do so. In September we had a visit from Mrs. Annie Besant who lectured publicly in Hamburg, Berlin, Weimar, Munich, Stuttgart and Cologne, and kindly addressed the lodges in private meetings, infusing them with her spiritual strength.
Despite all difficulties our work advances well, and it is to be hoped that with every new year we shall be able to send in better reports.
The increase of members in Berlin and Leipzig is agood sign of progress.
We send our warmest greetings to all brothers in India and sincere congratulations to our revered President.
Dr. Rudolf Steiner,
General Secretary.