CHAPTER II.
The Mystic Shrine Illustrated
Funiture and Opening Ceremonies
The Lodge Room is termed the Temple and the
furniture is similar to the Masonic with some additions,
the room being, draped with black alpaca or white,
edged with purple and blue.
FUNITURE
A Canopy or tent in a cart a Pedestal with Gavel
large Cymitar across the Pedestal Altar of Obligation
covered in black, having on it the Bible and the Koran,
the Black Stone or Holy Stone of black marble, one foot
square or more, and two Crossed Swords; right of East,
Altar of Incense with burning incense of myrrh, etc.;
left of East, Bier and Coffin, each half way between
East and Altar of Obligation; Laver of Water in the
South; Organ, etc. The Workina Tools, etc. are a large
Cylinder of Tin or Sheet Iron about 30 feet long, and
3 feet in diameter and constructed so as to telescope to-
gether when not in use; a Galvantic Battery, an Altar
on which is placed a Gold Book With crossed swords on
it; three Gavels; Block and Tackle; Hoodwinks and
Blindfolclers, Boxing gloves; a short Ladder, four pair
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