The Swedish Rite.

differs from others , is practised only in Sweden , " upon whicli I beg to make a few remarks . The Swedish rite has , for a great many years , been practised in Germany in those Lodges and Chapters of which the " Grosse Landesloge" at ' Berlin is the governing authority . This rite is in Germany generalscalled "The Zinncndorlf system , " Zinnendorfl' having introduced it from

Sweden to Prussia ; and it has since been worked by numerous Lodges at . Berlin , and in a great many towns in Prussia , at Rostock iu Mecklenburg , at Hamburg , and other parts of German }' . A few } 'cars ago the Swedish rite was introduced to a Lodge at Elsineur and has since then been exclusively adopted in Denmark . The present Masonic Hall at Copenhagen did not afford sufficient space for working the hiher degreesand the kinga most zealous Masonnearl } ' a

g , , , year ago threw open a portion of Christiansborg Castle for that purpose , and the adoption of the Swedish rite was then accomplished . You will probably know that the King of Denmark is the head , and the warmest promoter , of Masonry in his country , and not only he , but the Prince Regent of Prussia and his son , ( who both likewise belong to the

Swedish rite ) the King , the Prince Regent , and the Royal Princes of Sweden , are numbered amongst the most zealous and learned brethren of the day . Whilst writing , you will no doubt permit me a few words about fees and Masonic halls . The custom , in all Lodges and of all rites in tbe countries mentioned , is generally adopted of charging a fee for each degree , ivhich varies according to the expenses incurred or the requirements of

the Lodge . As to Alasonic halls , the instances of Lodges meeting in other places than such as for a permanency arc consecrated and entirel y devoted to Alasonic purposes are very rare indeed . Generally every Lodge , or a number of Lodges uniting under one - government , or at least excry provincial Lodge , is iu possession of a hall and a library and I know many halls , where for each degree separate apartments arc usedsuch apartments pcrmanentl

, y remainiug fitted up ivith the greatest accuracy , as prescribed by this or that degree . The Alasonic I fall at Stockholm ranks foremost in this respect , and the Alasonic library at that place is worthy of an inspection . Berlin and Rostock have superior buildings , with the same principles in construction , and Copenhagen is determined not to remain behind . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , May Villi , 185 !) . ' X .

The Consecration At Guildford.

THE CONSECRATION AT GUILDFORD .

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC JIinROR . DEATC Sin AND BnoTiran , —As you have connected my name with your inquiry as to fhe part the Alisses Edney took in the proceedings of the Royal Alfred Lodge at Guildford , I deem it proper to satisfy you and tho readers of the Freemasons' Magazine , although I bad no concern in the arrangements , being only present as a visitor . The Lodge room is what may be termed tiro sides of a square ; one side ivas shut oil'by a hangum- of carpet , and in the acute angle is a door whicli is at the end of a long gallery ; in this gallery , 7 . c . without the room , the ladies were placed ; the door was