Consecration Of The De Warren Lodge, No. 13 02 , At Halifax.

CONSECRATION of the DE WARREN LODGE , No . 13 , at HALIFAX .

Saturday , the nth instant , was a day that had been anxiously looked forward to by some of the Craft in Halifax , it being the day selected for the consecration of the above lodge , at the White Swan

Hotel , by the W . Bro . Bentley Shaw , J . P ., P . G . D . C . of Eng ., D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire . Two o ' clock was the time fixed to commence the ceremony , and very shortly after that hour the lodge was opened in the three degrees by the

following brethren : W . Cooke , P . M ., as W . M . ; G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., as S . D . ; F . Whitaker , P . M ., P . G . S ., as J . W . ; H . N . Bates , P . M ., as S . D . ; W . Asquith , as J . D . ; J . Seed , as I . G . ; and J . Greenwood , P . M ., as Tyler .

All being in readiness , the W . D . P . G . M , preceded by a procession of members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , then entered the lodge-room , among whom we noticed Bros . C . J . Banister , Past G . S . B . ;

J . Peace , P . P . S . G . W . ; C . Oldroyd , P . G . Treas . ; H . Smith , P . G . Sec . ; S . Burns , P . S . G . D ; S . Stocks , P . J . G . D . ; T . S . Higgins , P . D . G . of C . ; A . W . Ramsden , P . G . A . P . ; A . Briggs , P . G . S . B . ; J . Craven , S . O . Bailey , R . Arnison , P . G . S . ; J . See , P . G . Tyler .

The following were among the visitors present : — B . Hutchinson , P . M . 290 ; A . Woodhouse , 304 ., 61 ; G . Sutcliffe , S . W . ; R . Worsick , J . W . ; R . Whitaker , J . D . 307 ; A . Lupton , W . M . ; C . J . Walshaw , P . M . ; W . F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; R . Jessop , S . D . ; J .

Greenwood , P . M . ; J . White , XV . Hemmingway , H . Rothery , F . A Peck , C . T . Rhodes , 448 ; G . Marshall , W . M . 521 ; S . Metcalf , 600 j B . Bastow , 603 ; T . G . Knowles , P . M . 1055 , 448 ; F . Waddington , J . W . 448 : J . Dewhirst , I . G . 1231 ; W .

Elliott , M . D ., P . M . 61 , W . M . ; R . D . Kendall , S . W . ; F . W . Crossley , J . W . ; J . Nicholl , J . D . 448 ; and J . Marshall , 1283 . The twelve brethren who had petitioned for the lodge were also present .

Letters of apology , expressing their inability to accept the invitation of the De Warren Lodge , on account of the meeting taking place on Saturday , were received from Bro . E . M . Wavell , jun ., J . W . 61 , and Bro . A . Roberts , W . M . 307 .

The brethren having saluted the W . D . P . G . M ., and a short prayer being offered up , the P . G . Treas . addressed the W . D . P . G . M ., and asked him to consecrate the lodge . The W . D . P . G . M . acceded to the request , and called upon the Provincial Grand

Secretary to read the petition and warrant of constitution , which was done ; and the W . D . P . G . M . enquired if the brethen approved of the officers nominated in the warrant . The members of the new lodge replied in the affirmative , and presented

the W . M .-designate . The W . D . P . G . M . asked for the minute book . The W . D . P . G . M . then directed the Provincial Grand Supt . of Works to examine the appointments of the lodge , to ascertain that all

was correct , and to see that the elements of consecration ( corn , wine , and oil ) were duly prepared and properly placed . The Provincial Grand Supt . of works reported that all was correct . An anthem was then sung : —

Behold I how good a thing it is , And how becoming well , For brethren such as Masons are ,

In unity to dwell . Oh 1 ' tis like ointment on the head , Or dew on Sion ' s hill ! For then , the Lord of Hosts hath said ,

Peace shall be wi . h you still . The W . D . P . G . M . then offered Dedication Prayer . ( 1 st portion ) . Musical response , " So mote it be , " and grand honours . Sauctus , " Holy , holy , Lord God Almighty , heaven and earth arc full of the

Majesty of Thy Glory . Glory to Thee , O . ' Lord . " Invocation . All the brethren turning to the East . Musical response , " So mote it be . " and grand honours . The lodge board was then uncovered ,

and three P . M . 's ( W . Cooke with corn , G . Normanton with wine , and F . Whitaker with oil ) carried the elements of consecration round the lodge ( solemn music accompanying ) , then halting in the

Consecration Of The De Warren Lodge, No. 13 02 , At Halifax.

East , and corn was scattered . The W . D . G . P . M . then dedicated the lodge to Masonry—Hail , Masonry , thou Craft Divine , Glory of Earth from Heaven revealed I Which dost with jewels precious shine , From all but Masons' eyes concealed .

Grand honours . Second procession of P . M . ' s ( music accompanying ) then halted in the East , and wine was poured out . Dedication to Virtue—Come , holy Virtue , by whose aid In heavenward steps we long to tread ; Bring Love , bring Truth , bring Friendship here , Bring Peace and Unity sincere .

Grand honours . Third procession of P . M . 's ( music accompanying ) , then halting in the East , and oil was poured out . Dedication to Universal

Benevolence—Come , Charity , with goodness crowned , Encircled in thy heavenly robe ; Diffuse thy blessings all around , To every corner of the globe . Grand honours . The P . G . Treas . then carried the censer three limes round the lodge ( during solemn silence ) , halting in the East . Dedication prayer

by W . D . P . G . M ( 2 nd portion ) . Musical response , " So mote it be , " and grand honours . The W . D . P . G . M . the "dedicated" and - ' constituted " the lodge . Musical response , " So mote it be , " and grand hodours . The brethren then preambulated the lodge , and saluted W . D . P . G . M . The concluding anthem was then

sung—Hail ! universal Lord ! By Earth and Heaven adored ; All hail ! Great God . Before Thy name we hend ; To us thy Grace extend , And to our prayer attend ; All hail ! Great God .

The W . D . P . G . M . here expressed his regret at being compelled to return to Huddersfield by next train , owing to business engagements , and he accordingly gave up the chair to Bro . G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., who had been deputed to discharge the duties of installing officer on this

auspicious occasion , and to whom the W . M .-designate , Bro . John Firth , was now presented . The lodge having been resumed to the second degree , the usual questions were put to and answered by Bro . Firth , who was then obligated in due form . The lodge was then re-opened in the third degree , all

but P . M . 's requested to withdraw , and a Board of Installed Masters opened , when Bro . Firth was duly installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren were then re-admitted , and saluted the newlyinstalled W . M . in the different degrees . Bro Firth then proceeded to invest his officers as follows ,

making appropriate remarks as he placed the collar upon each one : Bro . John Seed , S . W . ; David Whitaker , J . W . ; Fred . Whitaker , P . M ., P . G . S . Treas . ; William Cooke , P . M . Sec . ; XV . H . D . Horsfall , S . D . ; W . Asquith , J . D . j Samuel Firth , D . of C . ; Joseph Hayes , I . G . ; Thomas Parr , Tyler .

An interesting feature of the proceedings was the presentation to the lodge , by Bro . Seed , S . W ., of a very old ( 1610 ) copy of the Bible , Prayer Book , & c , in excellent condition , which had been rebound in antique style for the occasion . Bro . Normanton having been elected to

represent the lodge at the meetings of the West Yorl .-shirc Charity Committee , the lodge was closed in proper form . Nearly fifty brethren afterwards partook of a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Woodhouse

( late of Leeds ) , and presided over by Bro . Firth . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated , after having spent an exceedingly pleasant and agreeable evening .

WORK ON .- —Observe yon tree in your neighbour ' s garden . Look how it grows up crooked and distorted . Some wind scattered the germ from which it sprung in the clifts of the rocks ; choked up and walled round by crags and buildings , by natureand man , its life has been one struggle forthc light : light which makes to that life the necessity

and the principle . You see how it has writhed and twisted ; how , meeting the barrier in one spot , it has laboured and worked , stem and branches , towards theclearskies at last . What has preserved it through each disfavour of birth and circumstances ; why are its leaves as green and fair as those of the vine behind you , which , with all its arms , can embrace

the open sunshine ? Because the very instinct which impelled the struggle—because the labour for the light—won to the light at length . So with a gallant heart , through every adverse accident of sorrow and of fate to turn to the sun , to strive for the heaven . This it is that gives knowledge to the strong and happiness to the weak . — Lord Lytton .

Consecration Of A New Lodge At George Town, Demerara.

CONSECRATION of a NEW LODGE at GEORGE TOWN , DEMERARA .

On Thursday , evening the 12 th May , the sublime ceremony of the dedication and consecration of Mount Olive Lodge , No . 385 , E . R ., to the Patron Saint of the Order of Freemasonry took place . The spacious rooms of the splendid building , fronting Main-street , which was recently purchased by members ofthe Mount Olive Lodge andthoroughly

and handsomely repaired , were very tastefully festooned and decorated with banners . At an early hour brethren of the Mystic Tie , the members ofthe Union and Phoenix Lodges , and other visiting brethren commenced assembling . One hundred and forty members of the Craft , after being attired in full Masonic regalia , were

called to order in the hall below by the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Devonish . Shortly after , the Presiding Officer of the evening , W . P . M . Bro . Van Kinschot arrived , and was received at the door by the Officers of the Mount Olive Lodge , and conducted to his seat . The august and imposing exercises of the evening commenced after the lodge had been opened in due

form , by the following address ofthe W . M ., Bro . J . . Devonish to the Presiding Officer . W . P . M . Van Kinschot : — " Most worthy and Worshipful Past Master , the brethren of Mount Olive Lodge being animated with a desire of promoting the honour and interest of the Craft , have at great pains and expense erected a Masonic Hall for their

convenience and accommodation . They arc desirous that the same should be examined by you , Worthy and Worshipful Sir , and if it should meet your approbation , that it should be solemnly dedicated for Masonic purposes agreeably to ancient form . " The presiding P . M . after hearing the address , directed Secretary , Bro . L . M . Roach , to read the Order

of Procession , which being done , the first procession from the hall below was formed . On arriving at the door of the lodge , the pro cession halted and opened right and left , facing inwards . The presiding W . P . M . then passed through , followed by the others in succession till the procession had entered the lodge , when the

W . P . Ms , of the two lodges took their places on the dais on either side of the Presiding Officer , who sat under the canopy . While the procession was moving eastwardly , Bro . Critchlow played a grand march on the harmonium . The Craft being entered , the Wardens and Deacons , Secretary and Treasurer , took their respective stalls and seats , the officers of

the Union and Phoenix Lodges taking theirplacesbcside those of Mount Olive of similar rank . Everything being thus properly arranged for the performance of the solemn ceremony . , The following ode was effectively sung accompanied by the harmonium , at which presided W . P . M . Bro . Pollard : —

Almighty Father ! God of Love ! Sacred eternal King of Kings , From they Celestial Courts above , Send beams of grace on Seraph ' s wings . O may they , gilt with love divine , Shed on our hearts inspiring rays ; While bending at this sacred shrine , We offer mystic songs of praise .

Faith ! with divine and hcav nward eye , Pointing to radiant realms of bliss , Sheil here they sweat benignity , And crown our works with iiappinefs ; Hope ! too , with bosom void of fear , Still on they sicdfast anchor lean , O , shed thy balmy influence here , And fill our breasts with joy serene .

And thou , for Charity ! whose smile Can hid the heart forget its woe , Whose hand can misery ' s care beguile , And kindness' sweetest boon bestow , Here shed thy sweet soul ' s soothing ray ;

Soften our hearts , thou Power divine I Bid the warm gem of pity play , With Sparkling lustre on our shrine . Thou , who art thron'd midst dazzing light , And wrapped in brilliant robes of gold ,

Whose flowing lock of silv'ry white , Thy age and honour doth unfold . Genius of Masonry ! descend And guide our steps by strict law ; O , swiftly to our temple bend , And fill our breasts with solemn awe .

At the close of the singing , W . P . M . Bro . Oliver , delivered the culogium . Most eloquently , most sweetly , most rapturously did the W . P . M . discourse on the history , religion , and duties of Freemasonry . He rapidly glanced at its history and gave a graphic sketch of it through different ages , climes and peoples , tracing it with a

master s hand , and putting as it were a photographic leaf before the view of the Craft , so that the memories of old Masons were refreshed , their knowledge rehabilitated , and the younger brethren received i npressions which will not soon be obliterated from their recollections . Then he traced with a firm hand its religious universality , its freencss from sectarianism , its power and its efficacy in directing the