She MYSTIC TRIANGLE A Modern NMbagazine of RosicRuciANPHLOSOPHY Making God A Companion. Our Gland System—The Tree of Life. Visit to Rosicrucians in Europe. Good News From the Indian Branch. Special Notes For Members. Many Other Important Helps September, 1925 Price 25 centeTRIANGLE YL SEPTEMBER, 1025 Price 25 Gents Making God A Companion Some Interesting Facte for Men and Women to ‘Consider in Connection with Daily Affaire By Tae Iurxeatoe AVE you over thought how many men ‘and women secretly. and quietly” wor” ship God-and take God into considera. tion in their daily affairs? ‘Many’ are accustomed to think of God ga an essential part of some religion, Eandamental in aome cred. or doer. fut for every person who secks Godin definite “eligion or im. some church there ‘are hundreds "who, seek God when ‘lone, tunassociated with any creed or any form of churchanity. "An understanding of God, a keener appreciation of God's place in our lives and our place in the con- Sciousness of God is growing, increasing, daily. We may Took with alarm at the changes In’ orthodoxy fand the variations im church ereeds, We may. feel Tuneasy about the increase of denominations and Use ‘changes from one to another. We may even eriticize the broadness of viewpoint that science is injecting Into the Interpretation of acted literature, - But, fone who intimately eontaets the private life and per” Sonal ideals of the average man and woman finds that there isan increasing respect for the ‘sacred things ‘of life and amore profound and compre: hensible love of God, ‘Men and women in every walk of life have taken Gort down from the high and impossible throne in the skies and put Him into their hearts. “They have rejected the childhood ideas of a physical or etherial being, existing in some distant space surrounded by a Kingdom of Angels, and put a wonderful, inde Seribable being: in thelr own souls. “They have got fen g0 close to God, so acquainted with God, that He sino longer the ‘unknowable, moreilese, severe, dis fant, austere sovereign, Dut a real friendly, cheer ful, knowable, likable: companion, ‘This implies no lack of veal reverence. Tt means no lessening of respect or true worship. Te means, fnly, the development of God to that place in our lives as God would have it, as the Master Jesus taught His’ diseiples. ‘The time was when big men of business and men of big business felt that it would be indicative of ‘weakness or child-like emation to speak of God. as being'@ part of thelr daily affairs or ae Ueing daily consideration. Not so many years ago things Divine were left for Sunday discussion and die- course, and God as a subject of thought and rever- fence was left for time and ocension. Buty i fs not 0 today; and the trend of human thinking indicates that men and women are getting closer to God and more truly acquainted with Ged and. God's laves than ever in the past. I'say this despite the eres of those who say ‘that the church as an insticution needs greater support and in the face of increasing religious ‘restlessnes ‘A few weeks ago i was invited with my wife to visit the home of Brother and spend the evening in what we thought would be Purely social pastimes. During the evening other friends dropped in conversation was on all popUlar subjects for an hour for more until the large’ brary wad well filled with friends and some who were unknown to each other, Only three in the room knew of my connection with ‘any’ metaphysical or mystical organization, and tho topies of conversation very slowly approached the Tine ot higher thought. “Among those prevent were lawyers, insurance ‘men, students, physicians, scientists, business men, thelr wives, sons, and daughters. Suddenly someone spoke of the Evolution trial being eonducted in Ten- nessee, and that led to a discussion of the ereation of man. Naturally we discussed our various viewpoints of the laws of Nature and of God's powers. ‘Then, ‘without warning and without expecting such a turn of events, one of the young lawyers suggested that teach one’ of us present take turns in stating our personal opinion of God and what God meant to ie. wae after ten o'lock, A quletness filled the room Wf one, anda if we wots alti of het ing bofore sone acted counll each ope f the many sen frankly reverent caetaly, an hes aly tohd what God meant € them. To not know wieand have ever attended 2 i luminatingastnons Phere were Jews and Gentiles prevent, and tho of vatious religious dnotinas Homage hours passed. God became more’ and fore revesiel Gad was in aut mis He was fpeaking to us through the atu, hearts ininds and Bains young nd throu every teed ser? Sanlfondlon, Some tld fray, of how they made God a par ser in their daly ies “Others tad of how” God was @ partner in business fares “One han freely imiicd that hough he was not a devout attendant tang. chureh he Enew thal when he asked God te Hap him and nade promise to God to assist and Cooperate, that his prayer was always answered: fnd“inat’ when he forget Bis agreement iter OF imal ey Got Minin hi in asions ges Go tras hig partner” in many" ways, guide and d+ Thor" odbere now God wat inwardly cern tie to them; how ite mado Tis ‘Prewnge known. Others spoke’ of God an’ bing the mt dependable foci in their lives upon which to buld and depend Fee aay eapport Dinight cane as the hours passed. Gatheredtogether in another large room for a midnight ban- aust, intended to be a surprise and an oceasion for Baiely ‘and mirth, the subject continued, the lights Srere lowered and stories were told of the experi= ences in'life each had passed through which made God'closer and dearer to them. "Think of Such an evening in these days when it is believed by some that vou cannot drive men and ‘sromen to give passing thought to anything sacred! ‘shout that man shall evolve to ‘of Him." We may conceive of God as a Divine Easence, a Divine Mind, an Uni i Spirit, Great Architect, the Cosmic Con- Sciousness, of in any term we please, Dut more and tore God is becoming real to te. ‘Man can. have mo. more dependable friend and companion in his hours of joy er sorrow than God, ‘To'each of us God is, oF soon shall bo, an essential fof daily thought and living. We may ignore the fact, we may be unconscious or unmindful of Te, Dut the fact ie eternal, Tt is only by purposefully, realizingly, making. God our companion, that we’ bring ourselves. out= wardly in attunement ‘with all ‘the constructive, ‘creative forees of the world as we are inwardly ‘attuned, ‘To. talk with God, intimately, confidentially, frankly, in the privacy of our homes oF offic, in the ‘open cguntry, im the middie of day as well’as the close of day, is a priviloge and san ever sustaining blessing, To take God into consideration in all our plans, ail our desires, all our ambitions, is to give Ehowght to'the most potent factor in our whole e fstence, a. factor that. cannot be denied and over looked without serious effects before the close of life ‘To smile with God, weep with God, play and work, reat and meditate with God, is to have the most sy Dathetie and appreciative companion in the world. Rosicrucian Wedding In the majestic Bayptian Temple of the Supreme Grand’ Lodge of Amore, amidst tall palms, stately Howers, in an atmosphere made more’ typical of at Egyptian place of worship by the incense scattered bythe Supreme Grand Colombe, surrounded by the Gricers in their gorgeous Fobes and in the presence of a very, large ‘assembly of Brothers and, Sisters, Telatives, friends, and newspaper men, Brother Max Heyer and. his ‘childhood sweetheart, Mics Berti Habiseitinger, Wwere "married according’ to the ancient ceremony ‘of our Order, on Saturday after- hoon, August 18th, Both are'natives of Switzer and’ ‘The Groom is a member of the Amore. ,brenupal music was rendered by the Supreme ganist while the guests assembled. "At the pre. cise moment, led by the ‘Supreme Colombe and scorted by the ‘Matre of the Lodge, in, whose care they ‘had been. awaiting the moment for starting Upon that Journey’ of life which henceforth they are £5 travel together, the. bridal couple. entered the ‘Temple to the strains of Lohengrin. Slowlyy glad: iy, reverentiaily. did the couple approach the ast 16'face the Imperator. He, cad in his robe of royal purple, and white stole embrotdered with the sym Bots’ of “his office and. wearing. the jewels. of ‘the Order, put the questions first to the Groom and then fo the "Bride which constituted thelr’ pledging’ of ‘Yous of intent and purpose, MRecrding eo"Rasacerician teachings, in. order that may endure andere athe asd {ead Mle mnriage mt be primary ton tal, With tiny She main Yona’ each ach Sach gesture each word had is pec sgn ened Tn The man oF woman who makes God a companion in this way, is sure to Hive right sueceed ‘and avoid the pittalla'and sins of life, With God as our clase companion, we cannot do that which would be dis. Pleasing, for, would we hurt the heart and soul of Eompanion who is dear to us? We will not stoop to the unfair, the unjust, the-unkind, for we could not Took into the face of our Companion and smile with Him thereafter. We will not fail, we cannot meet defeat, if God is our companion, whose word we ac- cept, whose advice we follow, whose cooperation we merit, for God speaks with absolute knowledge, acts with supreme wisdom, directs with complete control nd. bestows. blessings and powers on those who Shave their trust with Him. “Thou shalt-have no other Gods before mel” re- fore not only’ to idols or creeds or dogmasy it re- fers equally as well to earthly egos. Man has been prone ‘to believe thet his. mind, his reasoning, his Elever deduetion and bls learning are things €> pit ‘against the odds in life. “He yields judgment to no man except tmnder pressure oF unconquerable. condi. Hons. He shares Ins trust with no being, not even God," in. the fullest expression, and. for” this one Feagon alone he doesnot male’ God the real com: panion that. He may be. This is true today ina Fesser degree than it used to be; it ie becoming less cach day. My plea is to those who have not given it'the thought they shoutd give. Make God your companion today. In meditation reveal God to yourself, reveal yourself to Him as @ Companion. "Place your trust hn Him, make him Dartner in your affairs and yield to. Him an eq Dace, atleast, in all your doings, all your pleasures, {il your sorrows, all your hopes, and tspirations, IE ‘will change your courve of hey it will bring inspira Hon, guidance, friendship, success, and Peace Pro- at the Supreme Lodge And plas, ceremony af this nature f esentiy imvstcal his clement reaching is higheat pot of developnent atthe time the couple sands before the Siekinah awaiting the “culminating ast” which Shai Join to indidal souls tn ones With the Batance ofthe Supreme Colombe, the Chaplain hp in ths inscance was the Depucy Grand Mastor of the Porida Grand Lodge, the Archivist, Uae ith Prestens the Imperator al Oticu of the Supreme Lodge the “elminating’ act” was consummated "he Rotacracian re fcopniza tha couple's paramount duty i. marsiage is thelr duty Coward Esch other. That mo material tee hinder this the sgsl ff Groom and Bride are fred small of family clsien This was done by apoiying the myntie danse fo the bbone which, ed to the ams of th couple” and sgnfying thet worldly “es Crosse inthe enter over the Shekinah, the apposite fendp being held by the Colombe Sotiy. eectly dling the entire “freeing,” Ave. tara wae played, ‘ALE ecise moment the High Priestess Rprted ite mystic fame to the ribbons where they mt and Crate apd A the Hane Barnette sions he fpaterial bonds were symbolically burned away and thee sul oad ret form ihe most holy and fared of unions, the marriage, "At the point the Ghaplain proclaimed Their shew “estate "and. the Imperator affirmed the union then male teady to Celebrate the marriage of the pyscal bode ‘To mest the State fequirements the civ faigious rite was perfomedy also by the Imperator tis bine 45 Bishop af the Pristine’ Church The impressive ng ceremony as seed tn this ceremony.rae Mystic ¢ Twanene Our Gland System—The Tree of Life Pace 129 The Kabala, Alchemy and Glands Related by a New Postulation By Renoww Bennennere, K. R. C. ‘The Wisdom of the Alchemists and their search for the Stone of the Wise culminated in the study fn knowledge of the Tree of Life. Generally speak Ing the Alchemists were supposed to Know the secret cf transmiting base metals into gold; the medieval ‘Atchemists, however, fearing. persecution from the itands of « bigoted priesteraft also used the metal. Ingle terms as a cover to bide certain secrete por faining to the regeneration of man and the trans ‘tation of hi animal traits and: passions into the Higher hnman faculties and powers. Certain books ft the Bible also have been ‘written in this double Tinauage, the esoteric side of which can only be un derstood by one possessing the secret key; thos the Revelation of St."Fohm contains a very accarate pre- fcription for the process of regeneration along the Times of the Tree 9f Life 'We'first-hear of the Tree of Life in Genesis 2:0, where we learn that the Lord made to geow in the midst ofthe Garden of Eden the Tree of Life and flso the Tree of Knowledge of Good and fyi. Prom the esoteric point of view, the Gandon of Eden with His’ four rivers represent’ our own body, the. Lord ‘who gave the commandment is our own Higher Self 4nd the Tree of Life ism us, Just as we have some ‘hare in ur System the Tree af Knowledge of Good ind Evil. This has heen assumed to be tre by most toterie students of the Bible especially by’ those feat, Scholars of the Hebrew Serptares known as the “Kabalists.”. Im fact, the whole Kabala."and Habatnte Science ix built upon the Idea ot the ee of Life, its presence in our body and the pos: sibility of and regeneration by means of ‘Where this Tree of Lite is ta be found is nowhere clearly. stated; references to lt are to vague every: where that one muse read between the liner f0cgee ven the falntest idea of what is meant, Further: moe tinge most writers of Haly NYFt worked inst xelusively on the spiritual plane Ipnoring the men- tal and knowing. very litle or nothing ef material Sciences, we can readily understand why" we find 0 itl veal” racic information there and why we ‘owe 39 much to our modern scientie progress lo material lines, Now, when the writer; fn believing to'have found the twelve fruits of the kabalitie ‘Troe of Life in the twelve. duetiess glands of the aman body males the csi of anew dienvoy, be ‘may possibly be trespassing upon the copyrights of St John, who evidently did have quite & specine Knowledge ‘ot’ the physical functions of the body, cones, or nfltive at th ave heen. Nevertheless it has already dent (o the writer that an analogy between the Tres of Life and our Endocrine system will reveal many Secrets in regard to the latter's fonctioning and orpoce ‘One of the avowed objects of the study of the Kahala and the Tree of Life is the discovery of the socalled “elixir of Life," in other ‘words, the For mula of longevity, if not Immortality. Resteructans Know ‘that. Spint, inherent in Matter, isnot only Immortal but etermal since even at the disintepra tion of the human body the cells unite to form other combinations. They also lenow of diferent methods {o"immortalize their Personalities, As to physical Immortality, Iie questionable: whether ‘ang of us, tren fs the most Heuifeland the hehe bod, ce ane rae a we sxe the wend od SO Sakti a et es aaa sie ade by Se ot Weed pi praetor a Rint pce iE pare bee pay and ene er Tee ea reeds tinc naabet oe trast at ei cine eee tenet se tema, that cen ane Desa Bl een ores eas ea tad cern of shes aces See hg BU oe, Seee cn Saceties deco of ie deciae alaneg at a ae a Bae dee ete Bice Se ee a ee The Soe eee ee eae Coe Ee cel Dis tear His Moe Se ae eae a Seep eee sc en a ec ee eet Re ta ea ee eee eee eet ee a Ss ies wg i end ac he Fee ee ee eS Be ier teed Ace an ee eye eT Behar sca, reli Mey eee oe a Se at han Bo oc SKA aha eal mal canes np rete Eee taal seein estate ee a te ae seemeimal rie thes, at td etree tha te We ed aired as I re Sead ee nd re eT oat Ooo ty play nanan a th oat oa cee ced, Tieng tne cern reo malls gents Comanend ie sre a Fae ede te el ter RS sited elo ey il at Ie eae ies carne aca polled vere: cava et ye ma land sare cae Shean fami tne end te gy ries the Aster eget oS eo ee Se itl from gin er peepee le a ae meee Rein pom doe ore, fer ake cen at a ete Sea enter tial re oo SSE en oalant the re ee ee ee ry eae ie ihe woh lel a Poel eae, gene a al east eo Hore gen ret by te ein tT ce a a Nae crease inde, a er oie dae ae. Aer ate San NRE Sense Reta hat senile, Sate see aire Genius, Gland study shows co ak meets Gr an a retion of some gland or other. Our Napoleons, Nietz- ches and Darwins were thus afflicted, while on the ‘other hand William Shakespeare was’ perhaps. one fof the most normal and well balanced men that ever Tived. ‘The great poet must have known something of the Tree of Life in man, for the “Seven Ages” of Seven years each which He mentions are actually controlled by the seven major Gland: Our knowledge of glands and their functions is very young. We owe much to Professors Stainach and Voronoff of Burope. Our American Doctors are taking up Endocrinology more seriously, a lead. fer among them is Dr. Louis Berman of New York City. who fortunately follows up. the psychologieal side of Endocrinology. However, medical. selence hhas not gone much farther than surgical injection, ‘and in eases where the Hormont, at the secretion is called, is not synthetically available ‘Science must resort to animal glands, this especially with refer- fence to the Gonads or sex glands. Now there is = reat difference between eating flesh of animals or Grinking their milk and the direct injection of ani mal life into our system. and as we have progressed Tet us hope that we will soon find a way’ of stimn- lating the duetiess glands without the aid of animal lands. Perhaps the Psycho-Analyst ‘emotions will be able to ‘help’ us, since Prof. Freud's “Inferiority complexes” are most. likely’ ‘caused by some Kind of insulficieney in. ductless Slands to secrete. “First of all it is the amount of fluid manufactured and stored up, provided there is a normal flow, secondly it is the call upon this feeretion by the various viscera of the vegetative system.” Whether the gland will flow therefore de- ends on two factors;"its quantitative inner. pres. Sure and the magnetic outer suetion from the Vari- ‘ous viscera.” This magnetie suction Ts eaused hy our ‘wish feclings which through the sympathetic nerves tre telegraphed to the brain and from there to the lands, ‘Thus as soon as the Psyeho-Analyst. ean {tellus which wish feeling will cause each specific sland of our system to act, we will be able to make them flow by a simple command. For instance, if you wore able artificially to arouse your anger, by thinking of some injury done to you, you could at once eatize a accretion of the ‘Adrenal cortex. Music has the tendency to. elate ‘our feelings to such a deeree that we sometimes Durst into tears. ‘This sentimental stress causes an overflow of the Post-Pituitary gland, so that by the Study of ‘certain tones of harmonies, at hat been done in the R. C. Laboratories, we may evoke that secretion ad libitum. We already Know too. much ‘hont the arousing of the glands, and this leads us to the auestion whether or not there ie sich a thing fas causing an overproduction of gland secretions, Tn our present strenuous times, where so many varied demands are mate on the lands of the in- Aividunl. we may safely sav “that ALT. GLANDS are workine OVERTIME, cease of a normal healthy person i ith hig scale of hint an mich ‘question of gland stimulation as of gland regula When our glands, oF at Teast the most imnortant ‘ones, cease to flow we are ready to dle, Continuous manufacturing of the secretions they give out ex- hhausts the glands even as the best machinery wears ‘out, especially when overworked; so frat of all we ‘must, avoid waste, or to use a proverbial expression, stop burning the candle at both ends. In this con nection itis interesting to note that the seven golden candlesticks spoken of in Revelation in conjunction ‘with the Seven Churches represent the seven major lands that feed the seven principal nerve centers. On the other hand, a gland is liable to. become atrophied, if not used’ at all, and we ean safely say ‘that if the little gland factory is kept normally busy ‘and its secretive output is taken off ite hands st regular intervals, it will function as it should and Keep in proper condition the longest possible time. Proper regulation then is the problem. ‘We Rosicrucians have one of the best methods for gland regulation in our electro-magnetic healing system. We know that we ean reach the various nerve centers by treating certain ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system along the human spine} to care the cause of any ailment we must reach the root, and it seems safe to say that that is to be found in our ductless glands. As the case may be ‘we must assist secretion or inhibit the overflow by a strengthening of the muscles controlling the gland valves. Of course, we ean only Indicate the line of procedure in this brief outline. At any rate we can fee that the Rosierucian will be able to treat the ‘Endocrines ‘without the use of the knife or the hypo- dermic. Students of the 6th degree work know that Roslericians use a selentifie physical method by ap= plying thelr hands to’ the proper switeh of the hhuman dynamo, that they use their minds in direct- ing the force where they want it to operate, and that lastly they also work spiritually, because they place ith the great generating Force Jet us then approach the sub- fect of Gland regulation fest study. It is not so simple as it may seem on the surface, and we must admit that we stil know verv little.” Our Research will be earried along the following lines: ‘The physiological line, comprising a thorough study of the Anatomy and Biolory of the duet Tees Glands at well as their Pathology. and Therapy. II, The Psychological tine, as indicated by the Analogy of the Tree of Life, the Kabala as the key of the old Testament and the magic values of the ‘Tetragrammaton, IIL, The astrological line, based on the influence of the planet IV. The philological tine, including a new Exege- sit of the New Testament as handed down as nearly correct as we know in the Greek Con- ‘dex Vaticanus to be made with the use of new Dietionary compiled be former Prof. of Columbia, of whieh dietionary the claim is made that the meaning set opposite a Greek word fits everyone of the many places in which it occurs, without being stretched to fit the ideas of the translator. (Note to our members: This subject js to be in- vestigated by those members of eur Order who are ‘most proficient in the matters touched on in the foregoing article.” We expect to arrange a research claus for this work within the next few months and ‘will be pleased to hear from those who desire to ne sist us.” Your letter ‘will assist Prof. Berrenberg in organizing such a class. Address: Research Depart iment, Amore College, 843 Octavia Street, San Fran cisco, Calif. Tue Bbrr0R.)Tue Mysnic 1 Page 131 My Visit to the Rosicrucians in Europe An Account of the Trials That Await the Foreign Lands By Brome H. Witexe Have you ever had « fond hope almost taken away from you before you had an opportunity to express it? "Stich was my experience few yeats ago when T met, face to face, for the first time, our beloved Imperator, Il. Spencer Lewis, when ‘he made an official vist to our Lodge in Philadelphia. ‘As he shook hands with me, he suddenly looked into’ my ‘eyes. and sald: “Brother, donot go, to Europe as you plan, but wait until 1925, then that Which is dearest to your heart wil be revealed. It you go in 1928 you will not find what you are look. Ing for." T waa astonished by his words, for I had but recently “developed a. fond hope of going to Europe to viele the various Rosicrucian Lodges In Germany. Thad not expressed my desire; Te was @ becret one. Therefore, how could he who, had just tet me for the first time know my secret desires? T'was only in the Fourth Grade then; today Tunder- stand. For various reasons T decided to disregard the ad- vice of the Imperator and-make my- journey t2 Europe, fondly hoping that T might meet some of our brethren and perhaps visit one of our Toreigm Ladges. So, 1983 found me on the other side af the Atlantic ready to begin a strange tp. Knowing Europe fairly well, left the trammelled highways of the usual’ sightseer and. -wended. my Way about quietly ‘without revesting to anyone my eal purpose, I was always on the alert for any'of the Hosierucian salutations or secret signs given to i in the’ Fourth Grade, but inew that f hurt not Jeopardize my desires by making any outward sign or "asking any. definite questions. Always in m ‘mind. was the prediction’ of the Imperator that ‘would not find what I was looking for in the year 1023. ‘Reaching Holland, 1 did not buy a ticket for any point of destination, but. bought a mileage ticket Which ermitied me ‘to make as many “stop overs” 4s T desired. I listened to the conversation af my o-travelers and stopped at places to see wonderful Wworks of art, and made other stops where many Imen and, women ‘were assembled, ever watchful of fins and words. saw much that plainly indicated ine" existence, of the Roslruciana ahd recognized a many” ways the practical applieation of our teach Inge in art, sclenee, and other demonstrations. ‘After spending some time in Strecht I went on to Hamburg. “1 had made up my mind to go to a large library and make a search there for sich books oF records as would Tead'me to one of the Rosierucian Lodges or Temples. T'began to wonder why Bos eruchanism in Burope had to hide itself or Femain s0 secret ‘As I entered the Johanne-um, one of the oldest libraries in. Hamburg. the librarian appoached. me ‘and then standing still before mein'a manner which all Fourth Grade. members will recognize, ‘said: thou wile not find what thou lookest fort” Know: ing that Twas face to age with Brother of the ler. 1 simply replied: “1 will be guided by your Instrietions!? 1 war permitted to explore the brary and examine many rare and hidden books, This the library where Humboldt had been studying and received his inspiration to come to America And es- tablish his great plans, Failing, however, to accom plish this im America, he retuned to. Germany and Established the Humboldt University in Berlin. “laying received the key to my search from the avian, I went directly to the Masonic Temple. T was a litle surprised to lear that 1 must fook to the Masons for further tstructions, for in America the Rosieruclans and. the. Preemasonie bodies are hot so closely allied az I found them 9 be ll mPay directed to the Grand Lodge of tho Anglo ‘was, directed to the Gren the Anglo- Saxon, Race, of which the King of Sweden is the Imperial ‘Potentate. To this. Lodge 1 made myself Known, was recognized 8 a member in good stand Ing of the “Amore, and- directed hy" them co the Library of Colonial Enterprises snd told to make « certain statement. in this way 1 found typical Rosierucian response, was given a very personal welzome aa. Brother of the AMORG, and directed ta call upon the Secretary of State of the Bree and Hsnastade, Hamburg. I Swap informed that he ‘was a Brother of our Ofder nd a high official of the organttation throughout the work ‘what a delight to meet auch a Brother after so many requests and triale! “T-have not enumerated fll the alla and requests T made n'a veiled way, no? ail the persons T'had to interview and see in rder fo get to this one man. My tip thus far reminded mne'of our Imperator’ trip to Hurgpe in 1909 when fe sought the Grand ‘Lodge in #rance and was tested for determination and endurance and sincer- ity in so many ways ag related in the Mayy 1016, Ist of the American Rosae Crucis magazine. "The Secretary of State saw me at once and before 1 could sitter @ word he knew exactly what 1 de- fired, He spoke of it at once.” T-was puzzled. “Was t'telepathy? Or had the Librarian’ simply tele: phoned the Secretary that I would call. It did not Feally matter; for 1 was delighted t0 receive the Salutations and. welcome from*ene so high In Our feder in Europe, “With profound sadness he explained to me why I could not Bnd that which Iwas eeeking,a Lodge ff the Order in assembly. And at-once the predie- ton et cur Imperator came’ to my mind again. The Secretary related how, since 1014; no scene semalons for private convocations of the Order had been held fn Sccondance with war proclamations, "Because of the existence of Bolshevie organizations and others Injurious to the political safety of the country, an order ‘had. boem iasued forbidding amy. secret tet ings or assemblies of any kind. “Even though many ofthe Rosierucian officers were high governmental fMicals and the name and the prineples of the . G.'wore well known and appreciated in the cotn= try, the Rosieruclans prefererd not to be an excep ds to the general proclamation, and had abandoned all mectings or assemblies for the time being. By special arrangements the Secretary” was per- ritted'to bring into his headquarters all the great Pecords of, Valuable papers and books as well as Insignia of the Rosicrucian Grand. Ledges In Ger~ tani and there preserve them until after the edict Hind heen abrogated, ‘nthe course of our conversation things werePace 132 v shown to me which delighted my heart and sus- tained the impression Thad of the greatness and sgoodness of the Rosicrucian Order, Then the Secre- Yary spoke of our Imperator, H. Spencer. Lewis, described him accurately, referred to the great work hhe had done for the Order in America and else ‘rhere, and finally took me into another room where he pointed out the portrait of the Imperator hang- ing’on the wall. As T listened to him speak of the Intimate personal ‘characteristics of the’ Imperator, Of the very personal details of his work in America fand elsewhere, and even of his distinetion of soul, T wondered and’ wondered. 1 knew that our Imperator land the Secretary had never met in the flesh, for T ‘Was told this in many ways. "How then, eouid one Brother, 7000 miles distant, know another so well? Since then I have learned how. It is no mystery. T'lesrned much about the Amore and the Hosi- crucians generally during my érip and confirmed the ‘laime and statements made by our Tmperator in this country. ‘There was some doubt in. my. mind about a few of the points of the history and. re- Tntionship of the various branches of the Kosieru- Mystic ‘Tuaene cian Order, but 1 soom found that this was solely fn American product this confusion of names and bodies. "In Europe. there is solidarity and. all the fraternal bodies are closely related and the heads ‘of each have the Very highest respest for each other And, while T did fail to attend. or witness any Lodge convocation as Thad hoped and. xs predicted by the ‘Imperator, 1 learned that in 1925°T would See all that T hoped for, and so I'shall go there gain Tf there had ever been any doubt in my mind about the sincerity and goodness, the greains Teainess of the teachings and work of the and if T had ever wavered in Tovalty or ardor to! ‘wards our Lodges in this country, that vist to the then Secretary of State brought the Amore to the pinnacle of my esteem: and today in my daily life, In'Business and. social affairs, stand fairly. and savarely on the platform of the Rosieracians.” Itis autwoedged. sword. with which T'defend and with ‘which T would enter into the Gates of Pence Eternal —DEFENSOR. Passed to the Higher Realm ‘The Supreme Lodge of the Order found itself sor~ rowed at the loss of the companioship of its former Grand Master, J.C, Anthony, M.D, when he passed to the higher realm’ on Monday, August Srd, last. Dr. Anthony was one of the founders of the Cali- fornia Grand Lodge in California in 1017. For over thirty-five years he had been a practising physielan {nad ardond San Francis, "ie had @ host of friends ‘besides thousands of individual “admirers who ever paid testimony to the unselfish service he Fendered to humanity in time of disaster, epidemics, and sorrow. “For many years he conducted a school Of Philosophy and uplift thought in San Francisco Solely for the good that it brought to many. This gras when such organizations as now exist were hhardly known, and his lecture hall and offices were slays crowded with earnest seekers. Without fee oF hope of ‘reward our good Brother carried on a Work that made him known throughout the state ‘nd he was one of the most popular and beloved physicians on’ the. Pacific Coast. In 1917 he exerted wonderful influence in estab- the Bret Amore Lodge in San Francisco, and several yeare later, much against his desires, he was lected as. Grand Master, the Imperator installing hhim in this high office. As Grand Master the Lodge flourished under his kindly, learned direction and he left a wonderfully sweet’ impression on everyone who met him. ‘With no family ties and an increasing desire. to help humanity he gave of himself too greatly. Two great services he specialized ‘in, both of which will Temain as a monument to his love and tenderness. He sought after and delighted In caring for the entrance of children into this world n'a manner that assured a healthy birth for the child and a {freedom from unnecessary suffering for the mother. ‘As often as three and four nights a week he would tbe. ‘awake all night maintaining a. sympathetic tunement with the mother and watehing her with extreme care and interest. His record in connection with such cases is phenomenal for the. success. he attained and the exceedingly large number of ebil- ‘dren who owe #0 much to him.” His other specialty ‘was unique in the United States. He had means for breaking down the drug habit in young people and adults and fe was not Unsual for him to have io or three such patients in his home each month, Staying for a weol’s private visit and returning to thelr homes" absolutely cared of the habits The Writer haa seen physicians and professional persons YWho acquired the habit. through snconssious, oF forced circumstances, living in his home and later paying high testimony to the strange system the Doctor ‘used and there have boon others rom the Towest walks of life who have received: the same tratmnt withoat distinction. ‘He seldom used druge in any of his practice and ail who knew him believed that he had other means, almost incomprehensible, which he directed to the cure of his patients. ‘At sixty-five years of age he was worn in spirit, tired in body sand unable to continue the reat er Wiees he had given for so many years; and. when he ealized that he had spent his life in overwork, bis one constant prayer swan that he wight pase om and out of his old body and come again to. continue ‘he work in'a newer and more vigorous body. Hence his passing was peaceful and fully planned by him, His desires were that the Imperator take charge of the last services and that he'be wiven the osieea lan ‘Funeral Convocation, which ita. service of Fecognition of the attainment of a higher inital By the one who passes one ‘At his request the Reslerucian principle of erema- tion wa ued and hig ashes, long with Chose of hs wife, wh had passed away’ mumber of years ago, Were seatered over the lawns and flowerbeds in place ‘dearly. loved. by” him. In this way the Biblical injunction and the law of nature were fulflied and dust unto dust was re- furned." But, in_our hearts and in the minds of ‘thousands throughout this country the beloved smile find kind. words deeds and unsclish principles of Dr. Anthony wil live for many years. ‘This was beautifully iustrated by the very large attendance At the Rosierucian eervices-conducted. bythe Im Derator and: bythe mass. of floral: pieces sent. by members of the Order, patients and strangers alike,‘The Removal to Florida Some Details of the Change of Location of the National Headquarters ‘As was announced in the last issue of this maga- sine che Supreme Grand Lodge of the AMORC will Aave'te Tampa, Florida, on or about the frst of November of this: year. “This will not be & surprise to many of our mem- hers throughout the North American Juriadietio, for'they have anticipated that such a change would ome some day; but because it will be a surprise to Stiny ‘outside of America, we wish to give the de {hile and reasons, "The Supreme Grand Lodge started its career and omieial aliviies in New York City in February of (UiS after ‘six. years planning and. preparatory Work, “Daring the years 1915 to 1817 many branch Ind Grand Lodges were established in Eastern Andee and. very heavy propaganda Work, was con ‘acted im the Bast by the Supreme Officers, nthe epring of 1017 the Imperator made a our- ney" to the Pacise Coast and attended the installa~ Uoh ‘of two large Lodges in Las Angeles and San Hraneisco” He also vintted some smaller groups and Garticd on bis lecture work as far inland-as Helena, Stentang’” ‘During this long trip be found thet the Pacine Coast and the midwest needed more attention {ian it had ressived in the previous years, and he was impressed ith the masual eppartuniiies that Takeda the West for building up the great” work SPRMORGT the following year the Grend Lodge Sf California commissioned ome of its founders and Stficers to cal upon the Imperator in New York and fenew the weleome to the Superme. Lodge to come o"San Francisco and. establish the work’ of the Order'on a peat scala in the Wests TT ‘So promising were the possibilities and so indue- joa ere the toy oer ade by the Calorie Peliges that the Imperator Snally agreed to move Kone ant exzeutive offices there for a few years {Wins was done in April of 1918. Ono year later all Gl the exccutive stat of the Order moved to San Francis and sisted im building up a large mem- tership in the elty-and state and finally throughout the whole West fn’ San Francisco two temples in Egyptian style were completed by the members and Supreme stat, Uke second one being necessary because of the In creased activities and larger membership Yor six years the National headquarters and the Supreme Gificers have been in. California, “Tt has heen a period of great success, Joy and increase for the Order. ‘The ofiginal officers and members of the Califcrnia Grand. Eodge have been. most loyal. and Tiberal in thelr assistance and support of the Order and. the Netional Headquarters.” Their" attitude, EBpiying he broad and eral pit of Calforniy Sri Siways remain a monument to the greatness of that state and its people. "No one can, live in Call- fornia, and especially San Francisco, for a Year oF ‘nore without developing a great love and admira- on for everything within that state. ‘Therefore 1. ie'not strange that we. should have’ many regrets Shout leavine’ Sam Praneiaeo and the members of ihe onetime California Grand Ledge, which. will tue esate and cary om Eh great work A‘few years ago the upreme Lodge and eapecial- ly the Imperator became interested in the growth and development of Tampa, Florida. The possibili- ties jn that section of the country impressed him fand he soon realized thst the popular opinion about Florida being a land of swamps and alligators was not only untrue but most unfair. “Another false im- pression was that the climate in Florida is unbear- Able in the summer months. Years ago a Grand Lodge of our Order was established in Tampa and sinee that time the Imperator has made yearly visits to that city for weeks at a time In fall, winter, Spring and summer months. "Always did he find the same. wonderful climate, “beautifal beaches. with Dathing the whole year round in the warm water of Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Nowhere within a hundred miles of Tampa did he find swamps, malarial conditions or other objectionable features; and the only alligators to be seen in or near the tity are in'a museum and one must pay to see them “The city of Tampa, because of its focation near the Gulf of Mexico, has an even milder climate than other arts of Florida and is exceedingly healthy. Because of its port and railroad terminals ith been steadily growing in population for some years; the ainouncement of many bu al persons that they had. discovered. im oar ‘round playground of America. Since then the Failroads have put_on through trains from New York "and Chicago co. Tampa, making the trip & short one without change, ‘kis has brought, thou Sands from all paris of the East and North to the city with the reault that a hundred or more families fnove to Tampa each month and thousands arrive there monthly to visit and buy property and Homes, ‘Property in desirable sections was selected by the Imperator for future use, and he also allied himself ‘with business men there to help make Tampa. what T'should be.” The growth of the city has increased the holdings of the Imperator and the Order and many of the members of the Order are now wend- Ing their way to ‘Tampa to live ‘this har brought. about: meny opportunites for the Order in that part of the country and some time ‘igo the Florida. Grand. Lodge extended to. the Stpreme Grand" Lodge an inviiation to. move its cacti offices t0"Tampa and vtlize Hs Property ‘Afler_a year's consideration the removal was finally announced. in last. month's issue, At ‘the fame time prominent architect im Tampa, who hts Aesigned most of the beautiful buildings and homes in'that city, was engaged to prepare plans for the new Temple to be wed by the Order These plans have been recsived and they call for a very large main structure in the Spanish style 80 popular in Tampa. This large building, costing Svar twenty ve Rhogsand. dlrs (aside from the ‘laborate Eeyptian Temple which wil be within i) Will stand on Memorial Boulevard, one of the finest tnd ‘most popular boulevards leading through the heart ‘of the residential suburbs of Tampa and withe {n'Bfteen mimites' drive tothe City Hall The large and beautiful site for the Temple structure ‘will be Known as Rosierueian Square, and in this squarePace 134 there will be the ten room house now being pre- This familys. ‘The Supreme Secretary and his wife will occupy a new and modern Spanish type bungalow. "The main building wil contain on the ground floor fa large library and lecture hall in which will be Iocated the Metaphysical Library of Tampa, under the direction of Amore.” Here visitors and members will find all the books and magazines of every oc- cult, metaphysical, ‘mystical and philosophical or- ganization in the world; and various public lectures nents will be held “Adjoining. the. Metaphysical Library will be the general rectption Toon for the Amore and also the {Ecteption” Hoom ‘and. Secretary's office. for” tho Universitas Iiteminatipthe higher. work of the ‘Amore. "The Reception Room, of Amore will lead to the office of the Supreme Secretary of the Amore, and fy means of private hallway, to the Imperator’ flfee and ‘to his private sanctam adjoining. ‘The faliay wil lio lead to the Amor’ laboratsry and yond to rest rooms and.a very lange and modern ‘workroom, ogded wit hght and fresh ai, in which the lange staff of employees will carry on'the eleri~ fal and routine work of the Amore. Passing. up_a'very wide and artistic stairway fromthe ground floor, past “several fancy alcove Windows, one, reaches the large reception oom. of the Temple. This spacious room in oFiental dora tion has a number of nooks and corners with en: tances to rest rooms, the ante roome and’ large Griental alcove, through which tho members pass £9 enter the Egyptian ‘emple, ‘The Temple’ will be the largest one in. America sand be the ort caborats fy Its doorains and ‘appointments fram a purely Egyptian point of view. AP have no outside windows; but with special ar= Fangements will be flooded vith fresh aire At the sides and roar of the ‘Temple will be private halls for the officers It is expected that the offices and reception rooms will be ready far occupancy hy "December fret or arlier, but the Heyptian ‘Temple may not be com pleted in its appointments before the spring of 1935, CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP AND LITERA- TURE ‘Because of the change in address much new litera ture wil have to be printed, ‘The Imperator is. talk- ing advantage ‘of this Tact and ie having printed now one of the largest and finest propaganda books fever Issued by the Order, Its title will be Hosiern iam Tilwmination. Ie will present the history and Durposes of the Order throughout the world and ‘especially “in America in a way that it has never been presented before. Our past years of experience have taught us what questions, arise in the minds fof "seekers when they learn ot the Amore and a ‘Survey of these questions hag enabled us to antiel= pate them in thia new book. New application blanks Band other pieces of literature are now being: printed by a large printing plant in Tampa which bas be- ‘come the official printing shop of the Order. ‘And, a change is going to be made in regard to cour ‘correspondence memberships. "Those who ate taking up the study of our work by correspondence have Increased’ in number to that point where this, work isa very large and serious problem, ‘We find that these ‘members, unassociated with any ‘Lodge and depenaing solely ‘upon eorrespond- ence for their instruction, adviee, help, and guld~ ‘ance, require an enormous amount of personal ser- ‘ice ‘and individual correspondence. For this reason, wwe will change the membership fees for those Who ‘Tue Mysnie Tuer, take up the full and complete work by correspond IMPORTANT NEW PLAN FOR MEMBERS On and after the 15th of Otcober there will be three distinet classes of membership. in the Order, devised solely fo meet the demands of thousands of seekers and inguitiers. "Please note these changes Which will refer to NEW members oniting with the Order iter that date, ‘Associate MEMBERS. Living in cities and towns where we have no Lodges or Groups and desiring nly the benefits of membership, the monthly maga ine, special letters of help and the privilege of weit= ing ‘or advice, treatments, guldance and the priv lege of visiting lodges, No Initiation Fee, but dues ohne Bolan per month, whieh Includes the month- iy magazine and all leltets of help and advice, Stubent’ Mearonsine.. This form ‘of member- ship 1s'designed also for those who live in cities oF towns where we have no Lodges or Groups. Ie in- cludes the Tnitiation into the Order, weekly special lectures of the same nature as are given to all regu Jar members, the monthly magazine, and the privic lege of attending Lodge eonvosations whenever pos sible special hei hy ma, treatmenay and, er- Sonal help, in addition to'a copy of the book “Unto ‘Thee I'Grant,” as a izulde to'the principles of the work, |The book and ritual for Initiation are. sent with ‘the frst instructions, Initiation Pee for this form of membership is Five Dollars, payable with ‘he applieation, and dues of two dollars per month, ‘Lovee Afeariensit?. “For those. who live whe regular Lodges are located, ‘They "will Teesive. in the ‘Temples the same lectures, but have the addi. tional benefits, of scussions, social intercourse: and ritual work, “The Initiation ees for such members ary according to the operating expenses of the in. Uividual Lodges, and the month’ does vary for the same’ reason, (Inquiry in this regard should le ways be made to the Secretary of ‘the Lodge) ‘Therefore our ‘members will please’ note_ the changes in membership and dues 'as" stated above land "will state these corrected fe {o) possible candidates, "Members of the National Kode’and thane 'n the Portulate Grade who are Paying one dollar per month dues, at the present Ep ll ol evanked to tereate ter dae ‘ew Application Blanks covering. these, chang will ‘be ‘ready ‘when the new book is ready, abeut October ‘st, or perhaps September 15th. INCREASING INTEREST EVERYWHERE. ‘We hope that all our members share with us the Joy that comes yith the realization that Amore is growing so rapidly and so. large that it has at tracted’ deep interest’ everywhere, Hardly "a, day passes at Headquarters without its several letters from prominent persons "who write that thelr at tention has been ‘called to the ‘Amore by some de ‘monatration or manifestation of its laws and pow pet editors who have heretofore looked with a watehful attitude on the development of Amore, Other letters come feom at tomey lil, and’ well known business men fany new applications “are received weck] through the recommendation of members or throug the little thoughts dropped by our members when in the presence of other I is all so joyous, this being connected with and 8 part of a growing, successful organization, Do You sense it as you should? Some of our officers farted a nation-wide slogan of “One Million American Members by 1980." "We do not believe in “drives or artifielally stimulated eampal (Continued on Page 141)Tue Mysi te THIANGLE Pace 135 The Mystic Triangle ately the Department of Puen, Aucicut anda ystical Order Rosae Crucis ‘The AM.ORG. ig afiliated with ANTIQUUM ‘ARCANUM ORDINEM ROSAE ET AUREAE ‘CRUCIS in various parts of the world and ‘vith its. branch bodies” with “similar ‘names in other lands, all operating ‘under a supreme world council. Orrice oF Anucan Secretary GEwexAL, S45 Octavia Staser SAN PRaNetsoo, CALIFORNIA, U. S.A. SEPTEMBER, 1925 DISCOVER YOURSELF It is all very well for each of us to be greatly concerned about “the development of any” latent faculties we may possess, but before this step is taken, we should strive to discover ourselves. ‘There is no question but what each of us has a number of latent abilities." Some may be more potential than others; and the least developed of them may be the most important. To simply learn What faculties or abilities are weak in our character And develop all of these a little more or to greater Strength, dovs not constitute the first essential for Success in. life Regardless of whether we believe that each was horn to fll some Divine miesion in life, there is no question about the principle that each’ of us must ficiently perform some duty and make some con Structive contribution toward human welfare if we ‘wish to take our place in the Tong line of human ‘workers on earth ‘There are certain, definite lines of work to. be done. ‘These change from time to time a eiviiza- tion advaness, aa science makes obsolete some ac- tivities and introduces others. The world Ie a bee. hive of activity and the drones eannet be successful In’ any sense, He is happiest and most successful who is daily and hourly employed in advancing civilization. oF Assisting in meeting the demands of humanity. Workers, not parasites, are the real successes in the world regardless of personal wealth or material pos- Tf we ean do that work which is most beftting our natural ‘inclinations and ‘most agreeable with our abilities and fortitude, then we shall be most sue- cessful in accomplishment and contribution to the general lt. Tt behooves us, therefore, to diseover, not what is weakest in our makeup, so much as what is essen: tially ‘strongest in our latent abilities and natural funetions. In other words, we must discover our SELVES,—discover in each of us the SELF that is the real self. ‘That self will be the self that succeeds through doing its natural work, It will be the self that makes a distinet and valuable contribution to the needs of che many’ while giving pleasure and peace 4s well as probt to the individual. » ‘Some ‘are horn ‘artists: it is « high decree that through and with art shall they add to the human requirements “and ‘dvanee eiviization, Some are horn musicians and through music. wiil they: make the worla better and Tul their own obligations. Uthers are born to be engineers, scientists, teacneTs, investigators, “weivers, secturets, and. mecnalic Usners ave oven vo laoor in denmice Lines ana oy tne Imung a ecessuny piace im une sedeme ot URNgS. tana it as tneie uty to give Unis servige to. une ‘world—ana imeiaenwaily eiyoy tne Aruits of thelr {Ereat donation to human veguirements as greatly 45 do tose wno renuer service im any ocnee Way Thelination is not always a sate guide in the selec- tion of one’s Vocation oF employment. Very often fone must oceupy two places in tne seneme ot things, “patron and producer. One's nelination for musie may be interpreted as admiration for it and ine Aicative ot the support as patron that one snould five rather than that one should make it a pro- Tession. Likewise inclinations may result in hoboies for recreation without having any relation to that ‘whieh one should do as @ voeation. Success in the world, especially in the business ‘world, means more than being busy, applied and tired ‘from endless activities. "It means producing ‘the best that ean come from our minds and hands, contributing efficiently to the world’s needs and. at the same time earning and deserving rightful share of the world's goods as proper remuneration. Discover in your SELF what you should do in this sense, to be successful and worthy of a place in the Tist of the world's doers,—that is the aim of all study, all analysis, all selt-development. CHRISTENING CEREMONY ‘That all may recognize and know them, three souls were given names in a beautiful and symbolic hristening ceremony on August 15th at the conclu sion of the Rosaecrucian Wedding. Recognizing that the soul must manifest in an objective body and in- dividuality, Rosaeerucians name these that their ac complishments and eharacteristies may be known not only for the present incarnation of the soul but {or all time, And 20 it was that a son and two daughters of three couples, members of the Supreme Grand Lodge, received officially the names by which they’ are to be known in this life. The background {or this ceremony was indentical with that used for the wedding whieh preceded it, with the same Offi- cers taking part, In liew of the customary. water lused at a christening, the leaves of roses, red roses, ‘wore seattored over each child in the appropriate Place. Once more did soft music add to the sacred- hess and sweetness of the occasion. ‘The children christened were: Colombe Helen Winterhalder, daughter of Bro. and Sr. Trewin Win- terhalder; Grace Isabel Breeding, daughter of Bro. and Sr. Howard Breeding; George Daniel Spering, son of Bro, and Sr. Waller Spering.Pace 136 __ Tue Myst TRaNcne Interesting Notes For Members One of the questions asked over and over in the mail'is thiss “May 1 reveal any_of the prineples Covered in the lectures? ‘The question arises’ be- cauvg of ilsundertanding about th scree of Gke"Oeders Your obligations are that you wil n Fereal to anyone but 4 known Sister of Brother of The Onder any of the ‘ams, passwords, geips or Steret words.” “Tpese ‘relate tothe wiubts, the theans of Hentifation, and ther parts of the work ide trom the lectures, We do not"aak our members to hold secret any of the prinlple, laws, rules. ot Inethods taught in the lectures whieh can be used to ip others or enlighten them to solve their_prob- Tem.” Of course, we do not expect our members to five complete copies of our lectures to one, who is Fotventitled to them, ‘That peint ss covered by Your Soligations to abide by the rules and regulations of the'Grder. at here leno cenon, why member Shout nal explain in his own words, any point ot Dart of « lecture of lesson that will help some other Jerson co mest a situation, Bear in mind, alway, that fen “pant of lw of pace, witout Xplaining all fave preceded 1, may work an Injuse Ee'to anther, Therefore, use discretion. ‘The foregoing reminds us, also, of our promises to tender help and service to humanity. "The Amore is NOT conducting school ot college of philosophy mnetely 0 edeste its members.” Our most import Ent work is to. prepare. workers for'the fald of HMmaniavian erbee Service te Stan helped by xplaining some. principles to: those we are trying (o"belpy Just asa physician wil cxplain. to. ine acl haem ot She metas apy wi Sperate. But, he dows not attempt to give his patient 2 brief course in medicine with each treatme and felther should our members attempt to explain all They iow of understand. ‘And, this also reminds us of what one of our old ext menibers sald atone of the national conventions fe tid he had Deen In the Order for three years ‘nd iad not found any secret nit that would Make fhe Amore a *soeret order” Such things aa were Inysterie to him before he joined the Ordar were mysteries no longer; and thote things which others tall seerets.he found: applicable in helping’ others. lence there’ was nothing. secret about our. work ‘And this fv trues. We’ do not want to be elaaiied seith ther organizations whiel keep. all thelr -ac- {ions, ail their purposes, al their knowledge, secret fo'membert. The Roslerucans always. worked in fhe" opens” ‘They have nothing to hide, nothing that everyman, woman and child cannot have, just as Svery man and” woman ‘may have the Instruction Sifered by colleges and universities, provided that isin ondtins and “obligations sre complied whe ‘The correspondence at headquarters reveals that fone of ‘the most Interesting subjects in-our whole fourse is that relating to vibrations, their laws and manifestations. It is ¢0 be noted that many special Courses of study and books have been istued in re- gent years pertaining to vibrations, but: those who have spent years in studying the subject state that the Amore teachings present the fundamentals and the various laws inva more understandable and sat- Isfactory way than any other. We know that. what ‘we have In our lectures has been far in advance Gf what selence is teaching. Only recently science hhas" presented certain postulations about the vibra- tons in the world which try to make plain facts that have been covered in our lectures for several years AS soon as we are ready to do so, we intend to greatly atigment our lectures pertaining to vibra: one. ‘Those members who have been taking the National Lodge ‘course of study at home have the most uniform results in their work. Take the Firat Grade Initiation whieh they perform at home. The results of such initiation, as reported in their first weekly Teports, are 20 uniform that after reading ‘one hupdred such reports from persons of all ages, all walks of life and ail professions, Including law: yers, doctors and clergymen, one cannot help. mar- veling at the consistency of the Cosmic laws and the uniformity of demonstration, The laws of chemis- try or physies could not work with greater regular- ity” This is because of the ver. graded steps we hhave arranged in all the experiments of our work. Te hae resulted in a surencss of results never before tained in work" along. paychie oF metaphyseal ‘The foregoing paragraph reminds us of another point, It seems, from a review of the processes and ystems used by other metaphysical or occult or- ganizations in the past that the belief was common that system,” law "and order were not essential flements inthe. application or” demonstration. of psyehie principles. To the casual reader and student It might appear that the miracles recorded in the Bible wore performed by the Master by sudden in- spiration and without regard to time, place, condi tlons or a knowledge of the laws. Such was not the ‘ease, for we know from what the Master sald that He did have a profound knowledge and warned His Disciples ‘that only by attaining degree of power ‘could’ they hope to do the things He demonstrated. ust because. spiritual and payehic laws pertain to fan immaterial realm in some things and are more Subile in-all operations is no Teason for believing that “indifferent understanding, superficial know! fedge and easual practice will permit anyone 10. ap ply the laws at any given time. ‘The lestone and raded. experiments of Amore were purposely st- i, A ae ‘Those of our members who subscribed to THE Mystte Triancue for four months beginning with the June issue ‘will please note that this Tasue now in their hands, dated September, concludes. thelr four months" subscription and that it should be re- newed for another four months at once if they do ‘not wish to miss any opies. Just send one dollar direct to Tue Mystié THIANGLe, 843 Octavia Street, San Francisco, and says "Send me four successive , ‘TniaNates beginning with the October issue.” Be sure to sign your namo and address clearly And, speaking of writing clearly prompts us to ask ‘again that our "members and correspondents make their letters very definite. “If you are writing ‘for some magazines, books, paper or whatnot, please state your wish on the frst few lines of yout letter, “then make your explanations in later paragraph: If you ave enclosing money for dues, magazine sub: scription or other things, please state on the first ttvo lines of your letter that you are “enclosing §. for. “The mail at headquarters has become so heavy that unless one clerk ean open the letters and quickly discover to which departinent oF branch of the work the letter belongs, there will be