Provincial.

theories respecting the origin , construction , and intended uses of the Pyramids , and with regard to . what is known as the Great Pyramid , he seemed to adopt Professor Piazzi Smyth ' s views as to its being a monument of the sacred measures of the Egyptians , and connected in some mysterious way with both astronomy and geometry . In speaking of Jerusalem Bro . AVarren mentioned a tradition of the Jews with reference to our Lord working his miracles through King Solomon which

was full of interest to all , but especially to Royai Arch Masons and the Rev . R . N . Sanderson at the close of the lecture could not help calling attention to the fact as beino- a remarkable testimony to the truth of his mission . Bro . Emra Holmes supplemented the remarks of the lecturer , by alluding to the spurious Freemasonry or ancient rites of initiation into the Egyptian mysteries , which were said to he carried on within or beneath the of Thebes

Pyramids , where the candidates had to undergo frightful ordeals , and pass through the four elements of earth , air , fire and water , before being allowed to penetrate the arcana of the mysteries of Isis . Bro . Holmes believed , that among the French Freemasons , some part of the ancient ceremonial was still kept up . Bro . Boby proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . AVarren for his very instructive and interesting lecturewhich

, was carried in the usual manner among Alasons , and there being no other business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to retired to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth , and after the general masonic toasts had been given , the AV . AI . proposed the health of Bro . AVarren , who , in responding , remarked thafc he found in the course of his studies thafc " Alasonry improved the mind as Charity improved the heart . " is usual with this

As popular , though exclusive Lodge , a very pleasant ^ evening was spent , songs and recitations from various brethren enlivening the proceedings , and we need hardly add that fche meeting closed in harmony .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . On the 8 th inst , the quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in the Freemasons' Hall . The Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn , Grand Alaster Alason of Scotland , occupied the throne , supported by the Past Grand Alaster , the Earl of Dalhousie ; Henry Inglis of Torsonce , Substitute

G . M . ; John Whyte-Melville of Beimochy , P . G . M , Prov . G . M . of Fifeshire ; Colonel Mure of Cardwell , P . G . M . of Ayrshire ; AV . Alontgomerie Neilson of Queens hill , Prov . G . JI . Glasgow ; Major Hope of Luffness , Prov . G . M . of East Lothian ; John Laurie , G . Clerk ; Mann , S . AV . ; Officer , Acting J . AV . ; and other office-bearers . There was also a large number of members present .

The Grand Lodge having been opened and some preliminary business disposed of , the Lodge Kilwinning , Dumfries , was , on the recommendation ot the Grand Committee , reponed to its position on the roll . A communication was read from the Grand Lodge of Nova

Scotia , confirming the appointment of Bro . George Fraser as representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at that Grand Lodge , and submitting the name of Bro . AV . Hay , of this city , as its representative at the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The petition and appeal from sentence of suspension by Bro . Buchan of the Lodge St . John , Glasgow , was then taken up . Regarding tliia it was intimated that said appeal having been sent into Grand Lodge ifc had been decided by a majority of the

Grand Committee to consider this appeal , owing to the fact that the fault alleged to have heen committed occurred in Grand Lodge , ( the minority however dissented from this decision ) , and that the Lodge St . John of Glasgow , was ordered to send in replies within fourteen days , which the St . John's Lodge had nofc done . Considerable discussion then took place as fco whether this appeal should be sent back to Provincial Grand Lodge of

Glasgow , or whether the action of Grand Committee should be approved of . Various members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , who were present , spoke very warmly as to its being sent back to them . Bro . James AVallace considered that ns the suspension took place in Glasgow , that therefore the appeal should have been to the Provincial Grand Lodge there , this

view was supported hy Bros . Barrow . D . Prov . G . M , and McConnachie , the latter considering that if such had been done ifc would never have reached Grand Lodge at all . Bro . AV . il . Neilson , Prov . G . AL , considered the case should never have

occurred at all , but since it had been done in his province the appeal ought to be sent back there , for if that were not done he would judge ifc necessary to consider what course should be , in consequence thereof , afterwards adopted . Bros . AA m . Officer and D . Robertson supported the action of Grand Committee , observing that according to Grand Lodge Laws a brother

appealing had it in his power to appeal to either the Grand Lodge or Provincial Grand Lodge , and that as the action of St . John ' s Lodge , in this matter , had been an interference with Grand Lodge privileges , that therefore Grand Lodge itself ought to . decide the case . Bros . Inglis , Sub . G . AI , and the Earl of Rosslyn , M . W . G . M ., judged it best that the Provincial Grand

Lodge of Glasgow should be allowed to take up the matter . A motion to that effect was proposed hy Bro . Mackersy , and seconded by Bro . AVm . Officer , who considered it expedient to yield to the desires so strongly expressed by the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , who had spoken , which motion was carried .

A communication from the Grand Lodge of Quebec , praying the Grand Lodge of Scotland to ro-consider their declinature to recognise that body , was read and laid on the table . A charter was ordered to he expede for new lodge " Quadra , ' British Columbia .

The following motion then cams on for consideration , moved by Bro . Alexander Hay , P . AI . 75 , and R . AA . Grand Jeweller , and seconded by Bro . D . Kinuear , R . W . AI . 291 . " That Cap . XX , Sec . Ill , of Grand Lodge Laws shall read as follows , viz .: — ' The Lodge Journeymen , No . 8 , shall be entitled to carry the working tools aud other paraphernalia of Grand Lodge , at all processions in the Metropolitan District .. The

Lodge Glasgow , St . John , No . 3-, shall have tho same privilege in the Glasgow Province , and when the Grand Lodge is officiating in any other place or Province , the Grand Alaster or the brother acting for him , shall have the power of fixing on the lodge or lodges to carry the working tools for the occasion , and his decision shall not bo open to review . " At this stage the

M . AA . Grand Alaster handed into the Grand Clerk a communication from the Lodge Journeymen , ou the subject , and which the Grand Clerk was requested to read . It was to the effect that as the Lodge Journeymen , No . 8 , had had their ancient privileges upheld by the Grand Alaster , the Earl of Dalhousie , and the Grand Lodge at the meeting held in the chapter-house of Glasgow Cathedral preparatory to the laying of the foundation stone of the Albert Bridge , as also in fche report upon the