Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . fo-t ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at thc iUoorgatt ., Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . Present : Comp ? . <» . \ V \ Knight , M . U . Z . ; Jenkins , H . ; Kdrriomls , J . ; H . Slvman , S . E . ; Gregory , S . N . ; aiid Whiting , P . S . Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Ives being the candidate . After rising for the first time , Comp . Ives- of the Henley Chapter , No . 1472 , was proposed hy Comp . Edmonds , seconded * by Comp . Jenkins , as a joining

member . Carried unanimously . Comp . Edmonds , Preceptor , then said Wc had a pleasing duty to p rform—that was to thank the companions of the Henry Levander Chapter fo ' electing him honorary member of their chapter un Saturday last , the 17 th inst . He was proud of being Preceptor of Camden Chapter , where most of the founders of tlie new chapter had received their instruction , and cartied out thtir duties in a most admi-ahle manner . He then proposed at their next meeting a live guineas subscribership for one of the Charities should take place , that amount being in hand . This was carried , and after " Hearty good wishes , " thc chapter was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation , was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Clevel ind-square , Paddington , \ VM on Fridav , the iGth inst Present : Comps . Capt . A . Nicols . Z . 890 , M . E . Z . ; J . T . Mickelliurgh , ' A . 735 , H . ; Capt . H . S . Andrews , J . and Treas . ; H . Dehane , [ . " tiyo , S 62 , S . E . j W . M . Chalfont , S . N . ; -A . R Rudall , P ' . S . H 90 , P . S . ; E . Mallett , J . 1623 , Janitor ; W . H . Wadham , J . Cruttenden , and G . Churchouse . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wadham being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the ballot was taken . On its proving unanimous , Comp . E . MaUett was elected a member . The M . E . Z . rose for the second and third times . On rising for the fourth time , " Hearty good wishes' * werc accorded , and the chapter was closed . ' An American companion , who wished for assistance to return to his own country , was assisted with a donation .

Scotland.

Scotland .

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP A NEW MASONIC HALL AT DUNBLANE . An interesting Masonic ceremony took place at Dunblane on Saturday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., when Co ] . Stirling , ol Kippendavie , R . W . M . of the recently-resuscitated Lodge No . a , Dunblane , laid the foundation-stone of a Masonic

Hall for the use of the lodge . The proceedings commenced with the opening of Lodge No . gin the Pu . lic Readingroom shortly after two o ' clock . This formal business having been performed , a procession of the brethren of other lodges who had been invited to attend was formed in the Perth-road by Bro . A . * J . Stephenson , acting Marshal , the following being the Ioiges that were represented : No . 3 ,

Scoon and Perth ; No . 9 , Dunblane ; No . 14 , St . John , Dunkel ; No . 16 , Falkirk ; No . 30 , Ancient , Stirling ; No . 38 , St . Michael's , Crieff ; No . 74 , St . Andrew , Perth ; No . 131 , Abercrombie , Bridge of Allan ; No . 152 , Operative , Dunkeld ; No . J 71 , St . James , Doune ; No . 192 , St . John , Muthill ; No . 2 Cg , St . Keswick , Comrie ; and No . 6 * 4 , Ben Ledi , Callander .

On arriving at the site , the brethren were drawn up on the platform which had been erected for the convenient performance of the ceremony , and the National Anthem was then sung by the Dunblane Choral Union , under the leadership of Mr . J . Lascelles Graham . " Hail Masonry " was next performed by the band , and prayer having been offered by the Chaplain , the Rev . Bro . Maitland , the Right

Worshipful Master deposited in the stone a jar containing the charter of confirmation in favour of Lodge No . 9 , Dunblane , from the Grand Lodge , along with a short account of the history of the lodge , from its foundation to the present time , a roll of members as at present existing , a copy of the rules and regulations , several daily papers , and also a collection of the smaller coins of the realm . The

foundation stone was then lain in due Masonic fashion . Col . STIRLING afterwards said—To the office-bearers and members of No . g this is a most especial day that you brethren from afar have assisted us to lay the foundationstone of what we all consider one of the first and most important things in Masonry—a good lodge wherein we may work , and 1 trust that upon this foundation we may raise

the superstructure of a odge in which those who succeed us in No . g will work as faithfull y as those who have gone before . In the name of the office-bearers and members of No . 9 I have again to thank you for coming here to assist us to-day . Dr . STIRLING , P . M . 9 , presented the R . W . Master with the trowel that has done duty . The trowel bore the

following inscription -. " Presented to Colonel Stirling of Kippendavie , Right VVorshipful Master of Lodge No . 9 , Dunblane , by the Wardens and brethren , on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of Masonic Hall , Dunblane , 20 th June , 188 C . " Col . STIRLING , in reply , I have to return you most sincere thanks tor your kindness in presenting me with

this tribute , which I can assure you I shall long look upon with great pleasure in remembrance of this day . The band then played " Rule Britannia , " and the procession , having been reformed , marched back to the reading-room , where dinner was served to a large company . Col . Stirling occupied the chair , and the croupiers were Bros . Dr . Stirling and R . Cameron , D . M .

GLASGOW . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 3 V ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held in their hall on Tuesday evening , the Gth inst . Bro . Thomas Johnston , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , Bros . J . R . Paton , S . W ., and John Wadded , acting J . W . There were alio present Bros . W . H . Smith , P . AI . 108 ; George J . Edward , 108 ; R . Lumsden , 405 ; James Menzies , P . M . 34 , and a large number of the brethren of the lodge . In the course of the

evening the Masonic Trophy , won at Darnley on Friday , the 18 th ult ., by the team of six men from the above lodge , was presented by Bro . R . Lumsden . In doing so Bro . Lumsden referred to the success of this old Lodge St . John four years ago , when they previously held the trophy . Since then the troohv had been held bv Lodac No . 10 .

Dalkeith , in 1883 , and by Lodge Ride , No . 405 , Edinburgh , tn 188 4 a"d 18 S 5 , and on behalf of that lodge he had pleasure in again placing this valued prize in the custody of the St . John ' s Lodge . Bro . T . Johnston , R . W . M ,, in taking possession of the

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trophy , thanked Bro . Lumsden for coming all the way from Edinburgh in order to be with them that night , and the St . John ' s Lodge would take every care of the prize entrusted to their keeping until another compction , and as long thereafter as possible . The R . W . M . also presented gold charms , with copy of the trophy stamped thereon , to Bros . Lieut . Dalglish , 3 rd Lanark ; A . M'Gregor , ist Lanark ; Lieut . Brown . 3 rd Lanark ; Capt . M'Coy , 3 rd

Lanark ; Capt . Stewart , 3 rd Lanark ; and Capt . Pulteney , 7 th Lanark ; members of tbe winning team . In acknowledging the same Bro . Capt . Stewart stated that it was to Bro . Johnston , the lodge was indebted , as the captain of the team , for the interest manifested by him in this competition . The brethren spent a very pleasant evening together , after which the Iodge was closed in due form .

CROFTHEAD . — St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 374 ); —This lodge met on Friday , the 25 th ult ., for the election of office bearers for the ensuing year , and for the celebration of the annual festival of St . John the Baptist . The lodge was declared open by the R . W . M ., Bro . Jas . Kennedy . After the general business had been gone through , the election of office bearers was then proceeded

with . Ihe following is a list of the office bearers elected : Bros . Murray Dick , R . W . M . ; Jas . Kennedy , P . M . ; T . Kennedy , D . M . ; Robert Wilson , S . W . ; R . M'K ' innon , J . W . ; Adam Greenhorn , Treas . ; A . P . Brown , Sec . ; R . Whitfield , Chap . ; James Y . Campbell , S . D . ; Alex . Brown , J . D . , * James Burt , Stwd .: John King , I . G .,- and W . Steel , Tyler .

Deputations and visiting brethren were received at 3 . 30 , when an hour later the company was formed into processional order and marched through the village to the inspiring strains of the Crofthead Brass Band . On returning to the lodge rooms the company partook of a hearty repast . Song and sentiment was then freely indulged in for a short time , after which a most harmonious meeting was brought to a successful close .

GLASGOW—Lodge Clyde ( No . 408 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . James Leitch , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . J . M'lnnes , D . M . ; J . A . Hendrich , S . M . ; T . Gordon , P . M . ; W . Bilsland , P . M . ; J . Hart , P . M . ; A . M'Shee , S . W . ; W . Reynolds , I . W . ; D . C .

Thomson , Treasurer : Charles J . Dunn , Treas . B . F . ; J . M . Campbell , Secretary ; James Bracken , Chas . Stewart , P . M . 4 ; A . M . M'Leod , P . M . 73 ; D . S . Mitchell , R . W . M . 332 ; and others . The lodjje being opened , and the usual preliminary business being disposed of , the proposed new by laws were

read for the second time and passed . Mr . Simon Jenkins , of Aberporth , Wales , was then admitted , and initiated into the mysteries of the Order by Bro . C . Stewart , P . M . 4 . Bro . Jenkins received the F . C . Degree from Bro . M'Leod , P . M . 73 . Bros . Jenkins and J . Court , F . C . 332 , were raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . J . Leitch , j R . W . M ., after which the lodge was closed in the customary manner .

Lecture On The Great Pyramid By Bro. John Chapman At Philadelphia , U.S.A.

LECTURE ON THE GREAT PYRAMID BY BRO . JOHN CHAPMAN AT PHILADELPHIA , U . S . A .

Bro . John Chapman , a Past Master of Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , Torquay , England , is on a short visit to this country , and was in this city the past week . Among his intimate friends is Bro . William J . Hughan , the prominent

Masonic historian , who , knowing Bro . Chapman ' s contemplated visit to America , put him in correspondence with Bro . Charles E . Meyer . Thus it was learned the time that Bro . Chapman would be in Philadelphia , and Bro . Meyer requested of him to deliver before Melita Lodge , No . 29 , 5 , his lecture on ** The Great Pyramid of Egypt , and its relation to Freemasonry . " This he consented to do , and on

Wednesday evening last [ the 23 rd ult . ] Corinthian Hall ( Grand Lodge room ) was filled to repletion by the members of Melita and representatives from every lodge in the city , besides several from the interior of the State . The anticipation created by the notices was fully verified . Upon his subject Bro . Chapman is quite an enthusiast , and the brethren listened with marked attention to the description of

the great pyramid , and to the astonishing revelations connected with its parts , exterior and interior , as disclosed by those who have investigated them , in addition to discoveries of Pliny , Herodotus , Piazzi , Smyth , F . R . S ., and others . By a diagram he showed how there were two prominent passages in the pyramid , one leading to the King ' s and the other to the

Queen ' s chamber . He analyzed these various points , their angles , etc ., and , by means of the pyramidal inch as a unit of measure , which he applied to history as well as to science , made such developments as to fill the mind with astonishment and wonder . . In fact , some of the statements were so wonderful as though they bore the stamp of the Great Architect of the Universe ; yet each had its own

verification . Looking through one passage was as though peering at the North Star through a telescope . Taking the measurement of the passage revealed 2170 , and , by examining astronomical theories , it was found that , in the year 2170 , A . M ., the direction was exactly to the Polar Star , the present slight difference being due to the precision of the equinoxes . The angle at the other

side was shown to have been directly towards the Pleiades . Since the year 2170 a like change had been caused by the same effects . From this fact Bro . Chapman fixes the date of building the great pyramid at that year , and this date he further corroborates from other surroundings . Applying his rule further various important incidents in tlie history of the world as connected with

Jewish traditions and the records of the Bible are pointed out and , with these so corroboratively shown , the mind naturally wonders how much of the future might be foretold could all the secrets be so brought under mental grasp as to merit faith and overcome the feeling of invading the Creator ' s domain .

These were some of Bro . Chapman ' s disclosures as were brought to the mind by revelations and deductii n . His description of the perfectness displayed in the erectii n of the immense structure agrees with that of every one who has observed it , and is a tribute to the wonderful proficiency of the Masons of old , whose descendants Free-

Lecture On The Great Pyramid By Bro. John Chapman At Philadelphia , U.S.A.

masons claim to be , and who even surpassed those of our day with their present great claims to invention and skill . The address was a scholarly treat , and Bro . Chapman was voted a card of thanks at its expiration . He will leave for home on July ioth . He was shown the principal points of interest around the city , and on Thursday , in company with Bros . Charles E . Meyer , Thomas R . Patton . Grand

treasurer ; and Dennis F . Deal y , was taken to Girard College and through the Park . In addition to being P . M . of Torquay Lodge , he is also P . Z . of Chapter 109 , Plymouth ; P . M . W . S . 1 S , Devonport ; and Knight Templar . On Friday evening he visited St . John ' s Commandery , No . 4 , and was deeply interested with the conferring of thc Temple Degree , which was in that impressive and perfect manner for which St . John ' s is noted . — " Sundirv Mercury , " Philadelphia , U . S . A .

British Union Lodge, No. 114, Ipswich.

BRITISH UNION LODGE , No . 114 , IPSWICH .

FEAST OF ROSES . The annual "feast of roses" in connection with the British Union Lodge , No . 114 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Thursday , the Sth inst . After the formal lodge business , the brethren adjourned tothe banquet room , which was profusely decorated with roses of all shades of

colour , and presented a charming appearance . The W . M . of the Iodge , Bro . V . D . Colchester , presided , the vicechair being filled by Bro . H . C . Casley , P . P . G . J . W . There were also present Bros . B . P . Grimsey , P . P . G . J . W . ; VV . Boby , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . S . Elliston , P . M . ; Dr . R . K . Casley , P . M . ; C . Alexander , P . M . ; R . Tidbury , S . D . ; S . Gooding , I . G . ; Thos . Palmer , P . G . Org . ; j . R .

Geard , and F . Grimwood , P . M . ; and the following visitors : Bros . J . B . Fraser , P . P . G . J . W ., P . M . 376 ; T . J . D . Crampton , P . M . 1024 , 27 G , P . P . G . J . D . Essex ; J . M . Franks , W . M . 376 ; E . Hollis , Si ; A . S . Gayford , Si ; George Turner , S . S . 3 / C ; F . C . Atkinson , J . D . 37 6 ; and others . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Oueen , "

"H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M . ; and the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " These toasts were drunk with the usual Masonic honours . The W . M . next proposed "The Right Hon . Lord Henniker , P . G . M . of Suffolk elect . " He thought the brethren in the province might congratulate themselves uoon the

fact that Lord Henniker had been selected by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales to fill the honourable position of Grand Master of the province . Wherever Lord Henniker was known he was beloved , and he hoped they would long look up to him as the head of the province . ( Applause . ) The W . M . next proposed " The V . W . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , and the Officers of trie

Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . Martyn , he said , never came amongst Freemasons without making fresh friends , or without drawing those who were already his friends closer to him , and he was a man whom every Mason would . do well to emulate as far as he possibly could , for in that way they would carry out the true spirit of Masonry . ( Applause . ) He coupled with the toast the

name of Bro . J . B . Fraser , P . P . G . J . W . ( Applause . ) Bro . J . B . FRASER , in response , said he was sure all the Prov . Grand Officers valued highly the honour which had been conferred upon them , especially as it gave them the privilege of serving under so distinguished a chief as the Prov . Grand Master elect , and their most respected Deputy Prov . Grand Master . ( Applause . )

The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " to which Bros . GAYI'ORD and J . M . FRANKS responded . Bro . J . B . FRASER proposed "The Masonic Charities , " which he said were a credit to the Freemasons and to the country . They were Institutions they could point to as representing all that was best in the character of Englishmen and highest in their character as Freemasons .

( Applause . ) He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Boby . ( Applause . ) Bro . W . BODY , in response , said when 25 or 30 years ago he took up . the cause of the Charities they were almost unknown in the province , but he was happy to say that at the present time thebrethren responded most nobly to the appeals which were made to them . The Province of Suffolk in proportion to its size now stood in as good a position as any province in England to the Charities .

( Applause . ) Bro . H . K . CASLEY , in complimentary terms , proposed "The W . M . of the British Union Lodge , ii 4 , , r thanked him for the immense amount of trouble he had taken in connection with that Festival . Such a floral tribute had seldom been put before a body of men at a festive board . ( Applause . )

The W . M . responded in a neat speech , in the course of which he suggested that the roses which adorned the tables and other parts of the room should be forwarded half to the Hospital and half to thc Workhouse . ( Applause . )

Bro . CRAMPTON proposed "The Past Masters of thc Lodge . " Bros . VV . BODY and GRIMSBY responded . The VV . M . proposed " The Officers of * the Lodge , " fo whom Bro . S . GOODING , I . G ., responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.

LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . 65 .

LADIES' DAY AT THE ROYAL PAVILION . BRIGHTON . On the 12 th inst ., one of the largest lodges—the Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65—held its annual grand summe banquet at the Roval Pavilion . Briehton . The dav i :

called "The Ladies' Day , " as numerous ladies , both young and old , grace the tables at the annual banquet , and in their honour ten dances were given . After dinner , yesterday , the tables were arranged in the shape of a

horse-shoe , with an additional table running up the centre , and beautifully decorated with flowers and fruits in epergnes . The menu , provided by Bro . Sayers , of 72 , Western-road , Brighton , was of the very best . The toasts proposed were " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " "The VV . M ., " "The Ladies , " and "The Visitors . " After the repast , the company adjourned to the musicroom , where a grand piano was stationed on the platform , and dancing very soon commenced , the band , which had