STAR OF THE EAST

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 78, 2 April 1914, Page 3

STAR OF THE EAST

For some time past Miss Christie has been delivering a series of interesting lectures on behalf of the Order of the "Star of the East." What exactly bins order stands for has doubtless puzzled many. Miss Christie, who is aware bliat people may have only bhe vaguesb idea of whab the objects of the order are, explains bhe mabber. She stabes that all over the world bhere is a feeling of expectancy, so many people have tho feeling bhat something is going to happen. In many churches, chapels, meebing-houses, of all descripbions, ab lecbures in halls, ab the street corners, everywhere is being preached the idea of an important event that is to happen soon. Some give it oub that the end of the world is near, others that it is the second coming of Christ, when the saints, the chosen few, will be caught up bodily ihto the air to _ meet Him; indeed, alt sorts of prophecies are given out. Now, the Order of the Star of the East is a band of earnest men.ahd women, who have organised circles in every country in the world, and who also, believing in the coming of a Great One, t are acting the part of John the Baptist on an extended scale, ahd are trying to prepare the way. The.v believe that a Divine Teacher is coming, and soon. It is a significant facb, says Miss Christie, that all the different sects have arrived at the same conclusion as to the time of His coming, and are looking for His appearance between the years 1925 and 1930. "This order," says Miss Christie, "does not ask what Church you belong to, or what is your favourite creed. If you > wish to be one of those who are" anxious to help in thii.work of preparing bhe way and making bhe world a little more ready to receive and welcome Him whom We expect, than it was 200u years ago, when bhe Chrisb came, then you are welcomed and privileged to attend tho members' meetings and join with them in their prayers and aspirations to the Lord of All." If you like you can buy a little five-pointed silver star, which is the badge of the order, and which we all think it an honour bo wear. Still, there is no obligation; if you are shy of being known as a member, _ and prefer to do your part unobtrusively, bhat is entirely your own affair. There is no fee on joining, and no one is asked to give, yet, as nothing can be done without money, and there are rarious expenses to meeb, opportune bies_ are provided for those generously inclined to give, be it little or much. No one is asked to believe that any particular beacher is coming, bub ail are told that by living so as to show out the traits of loyalty, steadfastness, and gentleness, they are preparing themselves to know Him when He comes."