Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . ^ 04 ) . —A cunvocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finslmrv-pavemcnt , on Tuesdav , tlie 17 th inst . Present ; Comps . Dean , M . E . Z . ; Jenkins , H . ; ' Gre ^ orv , [ . ; II . Slyman , S . E . ; Sheffield , S . N . ; * G . W . Knight , P . S . ; ' Edmonds , Preccptorj Dehane , and Cursons . Chapter was opened , in due form , and the minutes oi the previous

convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cursons candidate . Comp . Dehane proposed , and Comp . Edmonds seconded , that Comp . Cursons , of the Metropolitan Chapter , No . 1507 , become a joining member—carried unanimously . All Masonic business being ended , chapter was closed , the companions having spent a very pleasant and instructive evening .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . Sgo ) . —A convocation was held at the Porchcster Hotel , Lcinster-place , CleveUnd-square , Paddington , W ,, on Friday , the 13 th inst . Present : Comps . T . C . Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , V . 7 .. 1 $ 38 * H . ; } . Cruttenden , J . ; H . Dehane , ] . Sno , S 62 , S . E . ; Capt , A , Nicols , Z . 890 , P . Z ., S . K . ; Capt . H . S . Andrews , Treas . ;

and W . C . Williams , P . S . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Nicols being the candidate . The three Principals were re-elected for the next two meetings . After the M . E . Z . had acknowledged the * Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

NORTHAMPTON . —Simon de St . Liz Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —One of the most noteworthy gatherings of the Simon de St . Liz Lodge was a special emergency meeting , held on Tuesday evening , the loth inst ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . G . H . Percival , Provincial Grand Inspector of Works , assisted by Bros . J . J . Hart , Prov . G . M . Overseer ; Henry Brown , P . P . G . J . VV . ; G . Ellard , P . P . G . Overseer , Past Masters ; and

the foltowing officer ? and brethren : Bros . Butler Wilkins , S . W . ; R . Croft , J . W . ; J . Currall , M . O . ; A . Jones , S . O . ; H . V . Tebbutt , J . O . ; Rev . T . C . Beasley , P . P . G . C ., Acting Chaplain ; T . Emery , Treas . ; T . Phipps Dorman , Regv M . ; G . Butcher . Sec ; H . Hodges , J . D . ; G . Edmund , Org . ; J . A . Jowett , I . G . ; H . A . Robinson , S . S . ; G . Robinson , Tyler ; J . Eunson , W . J . Howe , C . R . Nunn , H . J . Eunson , E . B . Fletcher , J . R .

Shearsmith , J . A . S . Bouverie , R . J . Johnston , and others . After the routine formalities a ballot was taken , and Bro . the Earl of Euston was introduced for the purpose of being advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . M . The impressive ceremony was performed in a faultless manner by the Worshipful rilaster . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet arranged by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel , in the Lower Hall ,

where the usual toast list was opened by " The Oueen and Mark Masonry" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . M . ; the Earl of Kintore , M . W . Pro G . M . M . ; Lord Egerton of Tatton , Deputy G . M . M . ; H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , G . S . W . ; Lord Saltoun , G . J . W . ; and the Officers of Mark Grand Lodge . " Bro . Wilkins proposed "The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Bro . William Kelly , F . H . S ., and the Provincial

Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Hart , Prov . G . M . O ., responded , and Bro . Beasley was entrusted with "The W . M . Simon de St . Liz Lodge . " Bro . Dorman proposed "The Past Masters , " Bro . A . Brown , P . P . G . J . W ., responding , and "The Visitors" was proposed by Bto . Jones , and was responded to by Bro .

Johnston . " The Officers of the Lodge" was submitted' by Bro . Eunson , and responded to by Bro . Crofts , J . W . Other toasts followed . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by Bro . Edwards ' s manipulation of the pianoforte .

Scotland.

Scotland .

CONSECRATION OF THE ST . NINIAN'S LODGE , No . 732 , AT ALYTH . The beautiful and unusual ceremony of erecting and consecrating a new Masonic lodge was performed at Alyth on the 14 th inst ., by Bro . the Marquis of Breadalbane , Provincial Grand Master of Perthshire East . The lodge owes its origin very largely to the enthusiasm and energy

of Bro . Captain R . S . Hunter , who gathered around him all the members of the Craft in the town and district , and procured a charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , constituting them into a regular lodge by the title and designation of Lodge St . Ninians , No . 732 . The brethren accompanying the Provincial Grand Master as his officers were Bros . R . F . Shaw Stewart , acting P . G . P . M . ;

Andrew Heiton , acting P . G . S . M . ; Thomas Hunter , D . C , acting S . W . ; A . J . Stephenson , P . G . Marshal , acting J . W . ; A . J . B . Baxter , P . G . Chaplain ; Thomas Chalmers , P . G . Sec . ; Rev . Robert Ritchie , acting- P . G . Director of Music ; W . M . Cadenhead , S . D . ; G . S . Duncan , J . D . ; Robert Young , I . G . ; and Charles Dewar , O . G . On arriving at Alyth , the Provincial Grand Lodge was

received in the Schoolroom by a large assembly , upwards of 50 being present . Representatives were present from Lodge Scoon and Perth , No . 3 ; Lodge St . Andrew ,. No . 74 ) Perth ; Lodge Glamis , No . on ; Lodge St . John , No . 105 , Coupar Angus ; Lodge Royal Arch , No . 122 , Perth ; Lodge St . John , No . 137 , Blairgowrie ; Lodge Airhe , No . 2 S 6 , Kirriemuir ; and several of the Dundee

lodges . The Provincial Grand Master examined the furniture , books , jewels , & c , which had been provided for the proper conducting of the lodge , and found everything most complete , remarking that no lodge could be better furnished , everything being of the best possible description . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the P . G . Chaplain engaged in prayer , followed by Grand Honour ;; and solemn music

on the harmonium by Bro . Rev . Robert Ritchie . The P . G . Chaplain then read Psalm exxxiii ., followed by Grand Honours . Bro . BAXTER , P . G . Chaplain , next stepped forward to the altar , and delivered an oration as follows : — " The ? u ^ j rnt , on of a ' B e hcrc > form > nff as it does an era in the Masonic history of Alyth , may well lead our thoughts lo the dignity and responsibility of Masonry . In doing this we are led away at once to the good old times—away

Scotland.

from the commonplace surroundings of the 19 th century to a time when life was clothed in poetry , and when simple minds sought in a simple way to beautify the most ordinary actions . Masonry comes to us , venerable with the hoar of antiquity and hallowed with the recollections of the distant past . It presents to us a beautiful and often touching ritual , and shows a record of worthy names , in every rank of society and in every age of the world , who have valued

its privileges . In seeking an explanation of this remarkable power , which has always adhered to Masonry , we arc naturally directed to its fundamental principle , which may be described as ' The Masonic Brotherhood . ' A lodge is an assembly of brethren . All distinctions are left on the outside . Here all meet on the level and receive their dues . Outside the war of politics may be fierce and determined . The opposing hosts may find no language too bitter for

their use ; but here the din is hushed , and those who a little while ago were stern foes are seated peacefully together as brethren . Outside , religious sectarianism may embitter life , but here all doctrinal discussions are left behind , our differences are forgotten—wc meet as brethren . And when we think how this principle permeates every class , binding in the bonds of a common fellowship the Prince and the peasant , we see what a power for good it

has . indeed , to sweeten and strengthen life , what is chiefly needed is that in the world around us there should be more of this feeling of brotherhood . Let us try not to separate class from class , but rather to bind them closely together , as all are children of the same Heavenly Father . Let us try not to increase the distance between rival sects , but rather to diminish it , for we are all brethren with the same hopes . If we do so we shall not only illustrate the

spirit of our Order , but shall confer an unspeakable benefit on the community at large . We shall brighten the neighbourhood in which we live , and help to remove the national disgrace which attaches to many of our unbrotherly proceedings . Before concluding , let me remind you that this brotherhood is an active principle , leading to acts of beneficence , by which the various lodges have ever been distinguished . We might , in connection with this , refer

to the large and flourishing institution for orphans maintained by the brethren in England , to the fund of Masonic Benevolence recently started by our own Grand Lodge of Scotland , and to munificent gifts to philanthropic purposes from Masons in all parts of the world . What is done in these ways is an ample proof that our profession of Charity is not an empty boast , but unless , in like manner , by word and deed , we proclaim our Charity to the

world , there is no use coming to our lodge and making loud professions of a virtue we do not possess . It is , therefore , abundantly clear that you , brethren , who are this day restoring the fallen fortunes of our Craft in this place , are members of an ancient and honourable Order , and that the principles you will be taught in this lodge are not only reasonable , founded on the volume of the Sacred Law , which is the Great Light in all our temples , but

conducive in the highest degree to the good , temporal and eternal , of the dependent creatures of God . I have , therefore , every confidence in urging you to follow the Three Great Lights , by which every member of our Order is guided , assured that they will conduct you in a path of well-doing , and assist you in rearing a noble edifice , as you are all endeavouring to do . " ( Applause . ) The brelhren then sung the Masonic anthem , " When

earth's foundation first was laid , " accompanied by Bro . Ritchie on the harmonium . Bro . CHALMERS , the Provincial Grand Secretary , next read the charter granted by the Grand Lodge , after which the brethren chanted the 95 th Psalm , followed by prayer and Grand Honours . The members of the new lodge were afterwards called upon to do homage to the P . G . Lodge , which was done with appropriate music .

By the direction of the P . G . Master , Bro . THOMAS HUNTER , P . G . Director of Ceremonies , made proclamation of the constitution of the new lodge , the members of P . G . Lodge responding . Portions of Scripture appropriate to the occasion were afterwards read by the P . G . Chaplain , the ceremony concluding by the singing of an anthem and Grand Honours . The new lodge having been fully erected and

consecrated , it was opened in the First Degree , when the following office-bearers were installed by the P . G . Master : Bros . Captain Robert Scott Hunter , R . W . M . ; lames Armitt , D . M . ; Rev . J . R . M'Laren , S . W . ; William Harris , J . W . ; John Robertson , Treas . ; W . S . Wilkie , Sec . ; iames Valentine , S . D . ; James Kinloch , J . D . ; David oig , I . G . ; and John Munro , O . G . The P . G . MASTER having congratulated the R . W . M .

and members upon the foundation of the new lodge , Bro . Captain HUNTER thanked Bro . Lord Breadalbane and his office-bearers for the services they had so ably and impressively rendered . The baton having been handed to Bro . Captain Hunter , and his office-bearers having taken their proper places , the

members of P . G . Lodge being present as visiting brethren , four candidates were proposed for initiation , viz ., John Smith , William Japp , George Duncan , and Hugh Leslie . The First Degree was conferred upon the candidates in a manner that was most pleasing and impressive , after which the first meeting of the lodge was closed in due and ample form .

Bro . the Marquis of Breadalbane and a number of others were entertained to luncheon by Mr . John Smith , the other brethren present being entertained to luncheon in Bro . Harris's , Commercial Hotel . The proceedings throughout were as successful as they were interesting .

Installation Of Bro. James Middleton As P.G.M. Of Roxburgh.

INSTALLATION OF BRO . JAMES MIDDLETON AS P . G . M . OF ROXBURGH .

On Friday , the 6 th inst ., the M . W . Grand Master of Scotland , Colonel Sir Archibald Campbell of Blythswood , Bart ., M . P ., assisted by a deputation from the Grand Lodge , installed Bro . James Middicton , M . D ., as Prov . Grand Master of Roxburgh and Selkirk shires . The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in the Town Hall , Stow , at a quarclock

ter past four o ' -, the officers present being Bros . Dr . Middleton , P . G . M . ; James Wolfe Murray of Cvingeltie , P . P . G . M . ; Dr . Mackenzie , P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Ho-rg P . G . J . W . ; Rev . W . Workman , P . G . Chap . ; Roblrt Sanderson , P . G . Sec ; John Peden , P . G . J . D . ; Robcit Miller , P . G . Swd . Br . ; Thomas Mercer , P . G . Trea « . ; Robert Hogg , P . G . Tyler ; and others . There was a large attendance of members . The Grand

Installation Of Bro. James Middleton As P.G.M. Of Roxburgh.

Lodge deputation assembled shortly afterwards , and was received by the Prov . Grand Lodge with the usual formalities , lhe office-bearers present were the Grand Master Mason , Bros . VV . Maclean , acting G . S . W . ; Jas . Dalrymple Duncan , acting G . J . VV . ; D . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary ; David Kinnear , Grand Cashier ; Alex . Hay , Proxy P . G . M . of Jamaica ; James Carmichael , acting G . S . D . ; Hugh Munro , acting G . J . D . ; Major W . Hills , acting Grand Marshal ; lames Smithacting

, Grand Jeweller ; and J . O . Fraser , acting President of the Board of Grand Stewards . Immediately on the entrance of the Grand Lodge , Bro . Sanderson , who was in the chair , vacated it in favour of the Grand Master , and the ceremony of installation and investiture was at once proceeded with . The Grand Secretary , at the desire of the Grand Master , read the commission in favour of Bro . Middleton , and also the

charge ; and thereafter the Grand Master administered the usual obligation , and duly installed the Prov . Grand Master . The Masters and Wardens of the several lodges in the province then advanced to the cast and saluted their new provincial Head . The GRAND MASTER , in addressing the newlyinstalled Prov . Grand Master , referred to the manner in

which the Grand Lodge carried on its business through Prov . Grand Lodges to all the daughter lodges and members thereof . He had followed a Grand Master who had taken great interest in these Grand Lodges , and he trusted that Bro . Middleton would choose good officers , and that they would be a blessing , and not a burden . It was only by proper co-operation that he could hope to be able to accomplish the wishes which were those of every Scottish

Mason . ( Applause . ) The PROV . GRAND MASTER thanked the Grand Master for the kindness he had shown to himself and the Prov . Grand Lodge , and the honour he had conferred on them to carry through the ceremony of the day . ( Applause . ) Praise and prayer were then engaged in . The brethren afterwards sat down to dinner—the Prov . Grand Master in the chair—about 100 being present .

The CHAIRMAN gave the toasts of "The Oueen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " and "The ~ Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " and after these had been duly honoured , he proposed the toast of " The Grand Lodge of Scotland . " In doing so he said that in his various relations in life , in public , in private , and as a Mason , he believed there was no one who was more highly and more deservedly esteemed than the Grand Master . ( Applause . )

But even to so worthy a brother he felt assured it must afford no little pleasure and satisfaction to know that he was deemed worthy to occupy the chair that had been so well filled by a long line of worthy and illustrious predecessors —( applause)—and to Grand Lodge it must be equally a source of satisfaction to know that the throne was filled by so worthy a brother . ( Applause . ) The GRAND MASTER , in responding , thanked theMaster

and brelhren for their friendly reception of the toast and reference to his discharge of his duties . He had , he mentioned , been a Provincial Grand Master now for 20 years , and he knew the work that could be done by a Provincial Grand Lodge , presided over by one who was determined to the best of his ability to see the work was done according to the laws of Grand Lodge . As to the extended scheme of benevolence , he was sorry he had not been able to take the

active part in regard to it which he would have liked to take ; but he felt a great interest in it , and it was only because he had not the necessary time that he was not oftencr at the meetings for furthering the object in view . ( Applause . ) There was one thing , he proceeded to say , that seemed strange when they came to consider it . On the previous day they had , at the meeting of Grand Lodge , representatives from Masonry in Gibraltar , in Canada , and

in New Zealand . Masonry , as it was taught by us , was probably different from what it was elsewhere . They knew that there were Grand Lodges that had fallen away from the fundamental truths on which their Order was founded , and unless the precepts of the sacred law were upheld it would not be able to go on and flourish as they should wish . ( Applause . ) But when he saw these representatives from distant parts he could not but think that it was strange

that wherever this country was represented , and flourished , and our tongue was spoken , there were our Grand Lodges represented . When they saw that , could it be wondered at that one who loved his country and loved the unity of our Empire , hoped that it would flourish . '—( applause)—and as they had a hierarchy in this Grand Lodge , so must they all hope to see a representation throughout the world by the magnificent arrangement of Queen , Lords , and Commons . fAnolausr * 1

The toast of " The Provincial Grand Master" was then proposed by the GRAND MASTER , and received with all honours ; and a fitting reply was made from the chair . At this stage , the Grand Master and his deputation had to leave the meeting , in order lo be in time for the train ; and they were seen off with Masonic honours . The other toasts included " The Depute Provincial Grand Master , " "The Past Provincial Grand Master , " and "The Lodges Represented . "

India.

India .

EDWARD TYRRELL LEITH , D . G . M . OF BOMBAY .

The Times of India publishes the following sketch of the District Grand Master of Bombay . It is accompanied by an excellent lithographic portrait . "Air . Edward Tyrrell Leith , LL . M ., Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy , District Grand Master , and Grand

Superintendent of the Royal Arch for Bombay and its Territories , 33 ° , is descended from an old Scottish family long settled in Aberdeenshire , and is the second surviving 3 on of John Farley Leith , Esq ., Q . C ., late M . P . for Aberdeen , for many years a leader at the Culcutta Bar , and afterwards in the ludicial Committee of the Privy Council .

He was born at Calcutta towards the end of the first half of the present century , and was educated at Trinity Hall , Cambridge , where he graduated in the Law Tripos in 1865 . He was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple in iSCO , went the Home Circuit , and was admitted an Advocate of the High Court at Bombay in 1 SC 7 , and has since practised at the Bombay Bar , where he enjoys a large business , and has been employed in many cases of public interest