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1889 |
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1889 |
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To make up for the social disadvantages of his
vegetarianism, decided to become an "English
gentleman" and started learning elocution, French,
dancing and Western music, but soon reconsidered
his decision and stopped the lessons. |
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1889 |
September |
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Called on Cardinal Manning, towards the end of
month, to congratulate him on his role in the
termination of the great London Dock Strike.
Visited Paris Exhibition (sometime between May and
October). |
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1889 |
November |
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Was introduced to Mme.Blavatsky and Annie
Besant; but declined to become a regular member of
the Theosophical Society. |
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1889 |
December |
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Appeared for London matriculation but failed.
During the year Theosophist influence led him to read
much Theosophical and other religious literature
including Edwin Arnold's The Song Celestial, and
The Light of Asia, the Bhagavadgita in the original and
the Bible. Attended church service, and listened
to famous preachers like Dr. Joseph
Parker. | | | |
