The Equinox (Volume III, Number I)

THE EQUINOX Forming the apex of an equilateral triangle whose base is a line drawn between the pillars, is a small black square altar, of superposed cubes. Taking this altar as the middle of the base of a similar and equal triangle, at the apex of this second triangle is a small circular font. Repeating, the apex of a third triangle is an upright Tomb. II OF THE OFFICERS OF THE MASS The PRIEST. Bears the Sacred Lance, and is clothed at first in a plain white robe. The Prirstess. Should be actually Virgo Intacta, or specially dedicated to the service.of the Great Order. She is clothed in white, blue, and gold. She bears the Sword from a red girdle, and the Paten and Hosts, or Cakes of Light. The Deacon. He is clothed in white and yellow. He bears the Book of the Law. Two Children. They are clothed in white and black. One bears a pitcher of water and a cellar of salt, the other a censer of fire and a casket of perfume. Til OF THE CEREMONY OF THE INTROIT The Deacon, opening the door of the Temple, admits the congregation, and takes his stand between the small altar and the font. (There should be a door- keeper to attend to the admission.) The Deacon advances and bows before the open 250