Frank Salt joined the Smaragdum Thalasses Temple no. 49 in 1936, as a 19 year old. He subsequently rose through the ranks, becoming Hierophant, Chief Adept, briefly Cancellarius and then Demonstrator for many years, i.e. one of the ‘Wardens’ or Temple Chiefs. He had quietly withdrawn from activities in the early 70’s after soundingContinue reading “One Student’s Memory of Fiat Lux”
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How Golden Dawn was Whare Ra?
In short, very, but perhaps more so. It is true that under the early Stella Matutina a review of the Outer Order ceremonies did take place, resulting in some changes to the Golden Dawn originals. These revised rituals were used at Whare Ra. In hindsight I might consider them relatively new to the Order, butContinue reading “How Golden Dawn was Whare Ra?”
Post Advancement Ceremonial Bliss
I remember my first Initiation vividly. I had just travelled the length of the country to meet a man I had never meet before, but only written to. I was to come to his door and knock, to let him know I had arrived, and then to wait. I was on edge, and IContinue reading “Post Advancement Ceremonial Bliss”
Whare Ra Leadership – Part Four
The Wardens would sometimes appoint a Sub-Warden to assist them, remaining in tenure while the Warden was in Office. This was particularly so for the Demonstrator, given the workload of training and assisting a relatively large number of active members. For instance Betty Jones, who was later to become a Chief of the O.,Continue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Four”
Whare Ra Leadership – Part Three
The G.H. Chiefs were responsible for the functioning of the whole Order. However, they were assisted by Three Wardens, Officers responsible to the Chiefs for the functioning of the Outer Order – the Demonstrator (or Praemonstrator as it was originally called), Imperator and Cancellarius. Wardens held Office for three years, and immediately after each VernalContinue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Three”
Whare Ra Leadership – Part Two
According to the Constitution, “A Chief shall hold office for life unless he or she shall sooner retire or be removed from office”. Should this occur, a meeting of the Council is called “for the purpose of ascertaining the views of the Council on the appointment of a successor.” After a period of no moreContinue reading “Whare Ra Leadership – Part Two”
Frank Salt a.k.a. Fiat Lux
Frank Salt was initiated into the S.T. Temple in 1936, and eventually rose to the Grade of Exempt Adept, 7=4. As well as performing the duties of Hierophant and Chief Adept, he was also briefly Cancellarius, and then Demonstrator (Praemonstrator) for many years. After the closure of the S.T. in 1978, Fiat Lux contacted variousContinue reading “Frank Salt a.k.a. Fiat Lux”
