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apparently unrelated facts ; their students wero groping in tho dark after some thread that would unravel the mystery , trying to comfort themselves with final oansos ; tho correlation of tho physical forces had scarcely been dreamed of ; Darwinism had not oven been thought of by its founder ; and tho very nomenclature of many departments of science wonld road like a foreign tongue or tho language

of childhood to a South Kensington tyro of the present day . The useful arts , which are so dependent for thoir progress on the discoveries of science ; were many of them in a condition of crudity , their methods rnde , and mainly empyrical . But a ohange , that is at least as remarkable as those which have been brought about by the 51 presidents , and by steam and electricity , is the mental change

that has come over the world during these fifty years . Knowledge by an inevitable law has compelled its own recognition . Freemasonry , older than Science as an abstract profession , equally claims that it has done much for the ontside world , aud baa done ranch also for its own members . It has identified itself with evory section of society . It has spread its Lodges and its members over every part of the

habitable globe . It has made its influence felt as a system of morality , of meroy , of charity , as well as an investigation into the mysteries of scientific researches . It prides itself as tho conservator of that architectural knowledge with which Solomon's wisdom identified itself , and with which as a great master builder he made his name famous throughout all generations of men : he who possessed

the greatest knowledge of science of his day , the mighty master of wisdom , before whom the most potent of invisible spirits is said fco have bowed in lowly submission , who could interpret the speech of beasts and of birds , and from whom no secret power of germ or herb was hidden . We , brethren , are searchers this day into his wisdom and philosophy . In the same wisdom-spirit of our wise Master , we

" incline our ears to wisdom and" apply onr hearts to understanding ; " we " thirst after knowledge ; " we " seek her as silver , " and I" search for her as for hid treasures , " that we may find the knowledge of Jehovah , and understand the fear of the Grand Geometrician of the Universe . Masonry is a science confined to no particular country . Wherever arts flourish , there if ; flourishes also .

As architects and master builders , onr works stand unrivalled in the world : Yorkshire teems with examples of onr constructive skill . And whilst Freemasonry displays the effects of hnman wisdom as well in the choice as in the arrangement of the materials of which an edifice is composed , it demonstrates that a fund of science and indnstry is implanted in man for the best , most salutary , efficient purposes . Its

speculative branch is interwoven with religion . It leads the contemplative to view with reverence the glorious works of creation , and inspires them with the most exalted ideas of the perfections of the Divine Creator . Freemasonry in its two divisions of human and moral science is general and universal ; in its application to mankind its purposes are benevolent and charitable . Virtue , the grand object

in view , shines on the mind , enlivens the heart , and operates , without respect of persons , to make men happy in this world and to enable them to look forward for happiness in the Grand Lodge above . And the universal principles of the art unite with science in overy effort for making " the whole world one Lodge , and every man a Brother . " Thero aro many other points in connection with the

history and organisation of Freemasonry and its contact with science which I should like to mention , but time fails me , and I must conclude . Sufficient , it has like science , outlived much misrepresentation , vituperation , and ridicule , and , so long as tho world lasts , there is no reason why it shonld not maintain its usefulness for all generations yet to come , with its sun always afc its meridian . At one

question only does Freemasonry halt , —but one over which scientific speculation is ever exei'cising continued research , —What is life ? and what is it that which an animal or a plant gives up when it is said to part with life ? Science would treat this question as something not separate from organisation . Freemasonry speaks of life as a vital principle , something separate from organisation , and

regards it ( to use the words of Joseph Green ) as " a power anterior to the order of thought , to tho organisation which animates , maintains , and repairs . " Science unfolds to ns a knowledge of how tho forces act , but tells us nothing of their origin , and this , in respect of life and mind , the Freemason most earnestly studies to know . There is nothing in science which has yet determined the order of precedence

among the forces . The Freemason finds the safest guide in the Volume of the Sacred Law , in the wisdom of Solomon , and in tho manifold evidences of the Christian faith . These , by scientific mensome scientific men—have often been looked upon in thoir researches , as if opposed to Science . Freemasonry prefers to oxamine facts

Inthe light of divine Truth , and to wait . Time , or if not , Eternity , will prove that science and Christian theology are bnt two sides of the truth . It will prove that both sides have known only in part : " For oye hath not seen , nor ear heard the wonnderful things stored np by God , for those who love Him . "

" Wisdom and Spirit of the Universe ! Thou Sonl , that art the eternity of Thought ! And giv ' sfc to form and images a breath And everlasting motion . "—WORDSWORTH . Science and Freemasonry , with their nnity iu diversity , and diversity in unity thus combine , in the universality of their object , to benefit

mankind . Let ns hope that nnder these conditions the meridian splendour attained by each , may never approach the Nadir of their influences for good ; that with vigour and enthusiasm both may lend most flourishing lives ; and that this Association and its Masonic nrembcrs , welcomed within the walls of the Lodges of this ancient c 'ty , will exercise as much influence on scientific pursuits in the

future , as Freemasonry hopes also to do upon the Arts and Sciences , and as both have done npon those of the past . Whatever be their nltiniate fate , they must leave the world better than they found it , a # nd the attitude mankind must cherish towards the " British Association , " and to Freemasonry , is ono of gratitude for the incomparable services which both havo been able to render . It is a great pleasure to greet tho learned Deputy Provincial Grand Master of this Pro-

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vince , Dr . Bell . The greatest harmony prevails between the Lodges of North and East Yorkshire , and the 66 Lodges and 3 , 000 members of the Or . iffc in Wo = t Yorkshire , all of whom aro working in tho paths of literature , of education , and of science , and for the develop , ment in evory department of mining and marmfacturing indnstry for

the welfare of mankind . The charitable funds of both Provinces are in active operation , and are effecting mnch real good , both generally and locally ; and on behalf of Sir Honry Edwards , my Prov . Grand Master—whose sympathies yon cordially possess—I would say that tho only rivalry wo havo with science is that of trying whether Free .

masonry or the British Association shall best carry out the true and genuine principles of Freemasonry of the second degree , and of scientific research . " Behold , how good and pleasant a thing it is , Brethren , to dwell together , " and work together "in unity , " in the Temple of Freemasonry and in the Temple of Science .

Consecration Of The Whitworth Lodge.

CONSECRATION OF THE WHITWORTH LODGE .

THE consecration of tho Whitworth Lodge , No . 1932 , took place on Thursday , 20 th inst ., at the North-Eastern Hotel , Spennymoor . In the absence of the most Honourable the Marquess of Londonderry , K . P ., the R . W . Grand Master of the Province o Ourham , the interesting and impressive oeremony was ably performed by Bro . C . J , F . Fawcett P . S . W ., acting as Prov . Grand Master , assisted by Bro . W . Brignal P . P . G . R ., acting as Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and

other Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Lodge-room was neatly and tastefully decorated for the occasion . Punctually at one o ' clock the brethren assembled in the Lodge-room , when the acting Prov . Grand Master took the chair Bro . A . C . Knowles P . P . G . S . D . the S . W . ' s chair ; and Bro . James Laidler P . F . G . J . D . the J . W . ' s ; tho following brethren , numbering upwards of 100 , being arranged

throughout the room : —Bros . R . Hudson 1389 P . G . D . of C , Geo . Greenwell 124 A . G . D . of C , M . Corbett 48 P . G . S . D ., W . Donkin 1334 P . G . P ., W . M . Malcolm 124 P . P . G . P ., Walker 124 P . P . G . D ., W . Coxen 121 P . P . S . B ., John Thompson 94 P . G . T ., C . E . Barnes I . P . M . 1334 W . M . elect , Jacob Barker W . M . 1334 , S . Fenny 124 P . M ., G . Carter 764 P . M ., John Wood 48 I . P . M ., J . G . Smith 48

W . M ., A . Farmer 111 P . M ., Andrew Arnold 1121 P . M ., Geo . Bailes , Robfc . W . Thompson 1121 I . P . M ., J . Prober !; 424 P . M ., W . Canney 1121 P . M ., James Sanderson 1121 P . S . W ., R . H . Sootheran 1337 S . D ., C . B . Ford 481 S . W ., Wm . Gray 1334 S . W ., R . W . Salkeld 1334 P . J . W ., W . Robson 1121 P . J . W ., Geo . P . Blagdon 1334 S . D ., John Dakera 124 J . D ., John Ostle 1121 J . W ., Wm . Arrowsmith 1121

S . D ., W . Hudson 1121 J . D ., S . Wilkinson 1334 Secretary , R . D , Shaftoe 1932 , the Rev . John Gaskill 1932 , John Heslop 1932 , James Turner 1932 , W . B . Holland 1932 , Thomas Farthing 124 , Geo . Ruther . ford 124 , Geo . Knight 659 , S . Edwards 549 , Ralph Sanderson 124 , Geo . Crathorne 124 , Wm . Hawksley 124 , Robfc . Lee 124 , John Tompson 94 , D . B . Todd 1121 , H . Hornsby 124 , J . G . Robson 90 , W .

Sanderson 1334 , Jno . Willan 1314 , W . Sewell 1334 , D . Ostle 1121 , I . F . Hiller 124 , W . Robertson 124 , Jos . Bowman 1121 , Wm . Rutter 211 , New York , Thomas Barkas 1553 P . M . Rosaria , John Thomas 1334 , T . Colley 124 , S . Holdswovfch P . M . 124 , Henry Writjbtson 1712 , Cha 3 . S . Souter 1334 , W . Tnrnbnll 121 , W . Hodgson 1334 , J . Rontledge 124 , M . Coulson 124 , W . Roe 764 , E . Wilson 1756 , G . W . Richardson

124 , R . Thompson 1121 , A . Carr 121 , & c . Tho Lodge was opened in the proper degree , and a prayer offered by Brother the Rev . J . M . Shepherd , Provincial Grand Chaplain . The Provincial G . Secretary Bro . VV . H . Crookes addressed tho Acting Prov . Grand Master , who desired the brethren who had signed the petition to stand in the body of the Lodge . This having been done , the Prov . Grand Secretary

read the petition , and also the warrant from the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . The acting Prov . Grand Master then addressed tho brethren on the nature of the business before the meeting . Tho brethren of the new Lodge having signified their approval of tho Officers named in the petition and warrant , —namely , Bros . C . E . Barnc 3 W . M . 1334 , R . D .

Shaftoe S . W . 121 , and W . H . Turner J . W . 121 , —Bro . Rev . J . M . Shepherd delivered an excellent oration on the beauties and princinles of the Order , which was listened to with the greatest attention . The ceremony was then proceeded with , according to the ancient customs of the Order , and we may state that it was rendered in a highly satisfactory manner by the Acting Prov . Grand Master .

The ceremony of consecration boiog concluded , the installation of tho first W . M . named in the warrant—Bro . Charles Edmnnd Barnes , solicitor , of Spennymoor—was then proceeded with by Bro . R . Hudson P . G . D . of C , the Board of Installed Masters comprising 20 P . M . ' s . The brethren having saluted the W . M . as such , the acting Prov . Grand Master entrusted him with tho warrant of the Lodge . The

appointment aud investment of Officers was then made , as follows : — Bros . C . E . Barnes P . M . 1334 W . M ., R . D . Shaftoe 124 S . W ., W . H . Turner 121 J . W ., Rev . J . Gaskill 1934 Chaplain , George Rutherford Treasurer pro tern , J . Turner 124 Secretary , J . Dakers S . D . pro tern , John Heslop J . D ., W . B . Bolland I . G . The appointment of the Tyler was deferred until the next meeting of the Lodge . The musical brethren present on tho occasion were Bros . Jos . Walker ( alto ) ,

D . Whitehead ( tenor ) , J . Nutton ( bass ) , L . Haxwell ( tenor ) , and S . Wilkinson ( organist ); their harmony contributed in no small degree to render the ceremony most impressive . Afc the conclusion of the ceremony a banquet was held afc Bro . Prudhoe ' s , North Eastern Hotel , at which nearly the whole of the brethren mentioned above were present . The newly-elected W . M ., Bro . C . E . Barnes , occupied the chair .

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