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This difference may appear a very unimportant quantity , bnt it would be a serious figure iu calculating the distance of tho sun from the earth . The manner in which the Pyramid Inch is registered in the bnilding is very remarkable . Thore is on the wall of the antechamber a projecting " boss , " a flat bas-relief , which is one inch

thick ancl five inches broad ; bnt the Inspired Architect , in order to remove any doubt , again confirmed the proof by fixing the " boss " on the granite leaf just one inch out of thu centre . This repetition of evidence , we should hero remark , is constantly applied in every important feature of the building , and to such an

extent , that if the student cannot find a duplicate for any new discovery , that wonld be a sufficient reason , per se , why we should reject ifc , for there is ample proof iu the building that every important sacred and scientific truth embodied in the Great Pyramid is established by repeated manifestations .

However , to resume our examination of the cons trace ion of the Pyramid . The horizontal courses of limestone , measuring from threo to nine feet in length , ancl which rise within each other , form the great fea nre that strikes the eye as it first rests npon the building . The first course of stone is carefully cemented to the live rock ,

which has been excavated to form the basement or first courso in the bnilding , and is counted as the first of the stops or courses , of which there probably were originally about 209 , or 210 , without the " headstone of the corner , which would constitute the topmost casing stone . In cementing the various blocks in horizontal courses we find the

first three rise to a height of 13 o inches , the last of which touches the elbow of the ascending passage . Tho basal course aud its first cemented block measure together 79 inches , whilo the third is the most massive course in the whole building , being not less than 56 inches , the nearest in bulk being the

thirty-sixth , which is 50 inches . Caliph AI Mamoun , in the ninth century , successfully entered the building , by forcing an entrance in the north angle of the Pyramid . He qnarried a large hole , abont 300 inches west from the mouth of the entrance passage , in the centre of the north side of the

building . Ho pierced the fifth course of Masonry , and , in a very irregular form , forced his way down to the third course , and , eventually reached as high as the seventh . Ifc was between these two last named courses that he discovered tho intersection of the entrance and ascending passages , and thus effected an entrance into the building .

The sixteenth course , which is 30 inches in thichness , forms the mouth of the entrance passage , aud gives it an elevation of 599 inches . The courses of stone vary in their thickness , ranging from 20 inches to 56 inches . Seme have supposed that these courses of stone rise above each other in something like uniform order from a massive

foundation conrse up to one of very small dimensions for the summit . This , however , is nofc the case , for while the third course is composed of blocks 56 inches iu thickness , the fifteenth courso is onl y 28 inchts , and ascending up to the twentieth we find it measures 38 inches .

The thirty-fifth course is only 24 inches , whereas ( as beforo stated ) the thirty-sixth is 50 inches ; the remainder , however , of the npper part of the structure is not so variable , the several courses ranging from 42 down to 20 inches .

Having noticed the form in which the several courses of Masotirr are arranged in the erection of the Great Pyramid , let us also note the manner in which the whole structure was closed in when complete . This was effected by cementing massive blocks of soft whito limestone , which when taken from tho quarries on the east side of

the river Nile , were of a very soft nature , and therefore easy to manipulate . They certainly do not bear that character now , for they are not only very hard aud durable , but they appear to be cauterised b y a film as hard as iron , and as firm as the cement by which they aro attached .

Tho removal of these stones make it very difficult now to ascertain their original dimensions ; still , one or two have been discovered among the debris , and from these we are able to take the true amde

of inclination , and so determine to the greatest nicet y the exact hei « ht of fche building . Having completed the inspection of the outward construction of the Great Pyramid , we will now proceed to deduce the various

SCIENTIFIC LESSONS that it teaches . We would draw your attention then , first , to the ground plan of tho Great Pyramid , with its square base , giving four truly oriented sides , facing due north , south , east and west , which is specially interesting to u ? , as Freemasons , from the fact that onr lodges " are so situated , for which we ass-inn three several Masonic- rfjsons . "

r Iho Orientation of [ his delta-shnpcd bnilding is not an . accidental pointing marked by tho uncertainty of the magnetic needle , but ia fixed with astronomical certainty . It has been tested b y the mosfc advanced mathematical instruments , an :. ! pronounced fco be the nearest Masonijied approach tr , e-ract orio . uo . 'ion e ,-: l . ant . The next object of interest is the maimer in which the buildup '

registers Tin ; LICNGTH OF oi .-ii sor . vn VI : AU . Tina is gathered from the measurement of tho base-side length , which is 9131 * 05 inch : 8 ; thia . divided b y 25 , reduces the length into 3 ( J 5 21-2 cubits , which will faithfully vepre-anl , the number of days iu a solar year , and by addirtr together the t ' raciionnl party we shall obtain , tho extra ( lav in what is

generally Known aa " * leap year . " Tho "SOUAUI . M . ; or rat ; ( MHCLK : ' i .-i a mathematical problem solved in a definite furm , and iu off-repeated instances , by tlio Great Pyiumid . The dii ; co / mY van iiut m ; , do by hfr John Taylor , who proved

mathematicaly teat when tne sides of the Great Pyrimid ( in its original Condition ) v .-ere continued " to L ; m summit in a , point , tbii its central vertical height then war . ti . t . viuc tiro breadth ot its square

bare ( as nearly aa can be expresso : ! h y good monumemal work ) , aa the ( diameter Co thejareamferene ,, ,,- ; - eirelo . '' The solution of the celebrated problem is not to be / band in . any other build ino- in the world . To confirm the t ' uee , tne architect duplicated the evidence by

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the construction of tho " area " form , fche problem in the several com " partments of the interior , which in every case gives , to the greatest nicety , the same result . Another most important scientific truth revealed by this wonderful bnilding is , that it supplies A CORRECT STANDARD OF WEIGHTS AND

MEASURES . Metrology is a vexed question that has often taxed the skill of the learned in all ages ; and , in the present day , fche efforts of some to reduce it to a scientific nicety is not , in our opinion , the least inter , estintr .

That Holy Book that we are chai'ged " ever to consider as the unerring standard of truth and justice" most forcibly declares thafc , "Just balances , just iveights , a just Epha , and a just Hin , shall ye have . " With all due deference to the would-be philosophers of the firsfc

French Revolution , or their modern disciples , the sacred standard of weights and measures cannot , and never will be abolished for such a foreign invention as that which is offered to fche world under the questionable guise of " tho French Metrical System . " The divinely-appointed standard of measures of the Great Pyramid

will make man s works harmonious with the scale upon which God created the earth , ancl will elucidate facts in the various branches of science , while the fickle and uncertain ( not to say incorrect ) scheme of the French system only leads to error and confusion . The Great Pyramid determines mosfc accurately CAPACITY , WEIGHT ,

LINEAR AND SURFACE MEASURES . The King ' s Chamber , by its position in the bnilding , is specially adapted for registering the standard of measures , seeing that it is free from atmospheric change , and has a mean temperature of 50 ° Pyramid—688 Pahr ., which is the mean temperature of all the man-inhabited parts of the earth ' s surface , and the most suitable for human development . ( To be continued . )

Ancient Taverns.—" The White Hart," Drury Lane.

ANCIENT TAVERNS . — " THE WHITE HART , " DRURY LANE .

A COMPLIMENTARY Supper was given on Wednesday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , by Bro . G . Moy , of the King ' s Cross Lodge , the occasion being the transference of the business of the above old established house , which he had successfully conducted during the past seven years , to Mr . Warren . The chair was

occupied by Bro . H . Dickey , W . M . of the Royal Savoy Lodge , tho duties of tho vice-chair baing ably discharged by the incoming host of the White Hart . Amongst the company present were ' . —Messrs , G . C . Banks , G . Gardner , R . Ross , J . Chipp , J . Haynes , Harper jun ., Hollick , Green , Davis , F . Cribb , Bower , W . Martin , G . Cheale , G .

Parker , T . Dodson , Walden , Banister , Quick , Bowen , Letts , Joiner , Sharp , Peddle , T . Bathard , W . W . Morgan , & c . At the conclusion of a substantial ancl well-served repast tho usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed from tho chair and duly honoured , after which Mr . Warren gavo , in complimentary terms , fche health of Mr . Moy , as

the "founder of the feast , and as the genial hosfc who , daring the last seven years , had so successfully presided over the business of the Whito Hart . The toast was drank in a bumper , and Bro . Moy , in briefly acknowledging tho compliment , said it afforded him much pleasure to seo so many esteemed friends around him on the occasion :

amongst them he recognised several who had given him great and valuable support during the time he held the reius of management at the White Hart . Their relationship had always been of the mosfc friendly and gratifying character , and ho trusted fche same support would bo accorded to his successor . Bro . Banks , I . P . M . of the

Prudent Brethren Lodge , next proposed the health of the Chairman , and in doing so observed that Bro . Dickey was a sincere and genuine friend to all present , and especially to tbe host of the evening , who he might state was his ( the speaker ' s ) son-in-law . He referred in eulogistic terms to the Chairman , both as regards bis private

and Masonic capacities , and wished him long life to enjoy the respecfc and esteem in which he is held by a very wide circle of friends . Bro . Dickey , in the course of his response , said he was in the chair on thafc auspicious occasion iu consequence of the natural modesty of their entertainer , who considered he ( the speaker ) could discharge the

hononrs of the table better than himself . He did not agree with him in that respect ; however , Bro . Moy was at his elbow and conld render him any support he needed in carrying out the proceedings of the evening . fie reoiprocrated tho kindly feelings which had been expressed towards himself , end ( rusted they might all bo privileged

to meet again ou many sucn festive occasions . Bro . W . W . Morgan in proposing the health of the incoming host of tho White Hart , paraphrased the remarks of the preceding speakers , and said from •¦ v ' nat , ho emtio gather Bro . Moy , being a young and enterprising man , bad been prospecting a field in which there was a considerable amount

of gold to be worked . Still he thought he could advantageousl y extend his operations ; he was , in fact , in search of a bi gger claim . il : siiK'er-. Iy hop . J L ' ro . Moy would bo aa successful—even moro so —in his future undertaking as ho had been in fcho past ; aud thafc his successor afc iho White flirt mitrht receive the respect and esteem

of all those friends who had in pisfc years rallied around Bro . Moy . The i ' nia . ) , vas loudly applauded , and Mr . Warren , after returning thanks for tho kindly manner in which his name had been received . nh ' i . e-. ! hid experiences as a gold digger , in Australia . Iu the first place lie took ; 4 claim and worked ifc to a depth of thirty feet , but

aiter , ni ms toil he found nothing . JIo thon took a claim which had been sunk to the depth of a hundred feet without much prospect of success , bm , on going just below the hundredth foot he was rewarded by coming across a substantial nugget . Prom theso experiences he

drew a lesson of industry and perseverance , which ho trusted would be ultimately rewarded with success . The next toast was prosperity to tho firm of Messrs . Combe and Co ., the eminent brewers who had been iu the habit hitherto of supplying the White Hart , and the