Invasion Of Jurisdiction.

records of every Grand Lodge , and our * own * is not . an exception , will show that from this cause more or less trouble H continually arising among their constituents , causing ill-feeling , j alousiesand unkinduess between them , oxt ending somtthws to personalities among the members .

Tho source of such dissensions may be traced .. almost invariably to that innate selfishnoss which in the individual wo aro striving to overcome , bnt . which is allowed full scopo iu the Lodge , and whore no one in particular £ ia responsible .

Lodges in this jurisdiction are more and more becoming acquainted each with the other , and by means of occasional visitations and the mingling together in schools of instruction the officers and members are becoming more social . They can visit and work with and for eaoh other .

Eat , drink and be merry together , but let one of them unintentionally and ignorantly , by the least fraction , invade the territorial jurisdiction of another , and how quick is the " old Adam " in their natures aroused . Their pockets are

tonched , and , it may be , their dignity . The early lessons taught thom as Masons are forgotten , and too often a spirit is manifested quite tho opposite from that of brotherly love .

Tho question of jurisdiction is the most fruitful if not the chief source of all the troubles and dissensions thus arising . In tho early days of English Masonry , when the Lodges wero few in number and somewhat scattered , all seemed to have concurrent jurisdiction ; arbitrary lines and

boundaries wore unknown , but m later years , and particularly in this country , with the large and rapidly increasing number of Lodges , jurisdictional lines have been found to be necessary , and that , too , for tho sole purpose of better preserving harmony among tho subordinates .

Perhaps no better regulation could bo adopted than our own—one-half the distance in a straight line to tho neareut

Lodge . Next to this and one which would avoid this trouble would be to make concurrent jurisdiction between all Lodges . Yet if all were governed by these Masonic principles , and in their intercourse and relation with each

other wore to exemplify that spirit of toleration , forbearance and courtesy which is expected from Masons individually , jurisdictional lines would probably be the best .

But when , at nearly every Annual Communication of tho Grand Lodge , charges are preferred by one Lodge against another for an invasion of alleged rights in this respect , and when npon investigation it is found that a proper adjudication can only bo had after a careful measurement

made by a Committee appointed for that purpose or by a certificate from a county surveyor , then we find an illustration of our proposition iu regard to Lodges and their liability to ignore the teachings of our Order . At such

times we are led to believe that the doing away with al [ dividing lines , the making concurrent jurisdiction of the entire State , would be the better and only way to preserve harmony .

It is a common saying that there are exceptions to all rules , yet Masonry , in her laws and regulations , is an exception from this . Tho laws of Masonry , based upon the landmarks , are absolute , and its regulations must be general , and while there can be but one rule in regard to

jurisdictional limitations , the privilege is given to constituent Lodges to make local arrangements providing between themselves for concurrent jurisdiction or even for arbitrary lines . Were a true Masonic and fraternal spirit to actuate all Masons this could be easily accomplished ,

and that same spirit would avoid most of these differences by mutual concession on tho part of all . While general concurrent jurisdiction may uot be practical or for the best good of the Fraternity generally , yet there are many cases whore it might be applied and be for the best interest of

an concerned . Lodges are sometimes located at a distance of from five to thirty miles , and even more , from another . Persons residing considerably nearer the one , yet by reason of routes of travel and from other causes are best known in the other , and practically the most convenient for them

yet are denied tho privilege of becoming Masons by this want of courtesy nnd strict adherence to their so-called rights . We would make all such territory—that is all bej «« i curiam limitconcurrent

u « — , allowing the applicant to •sonault his own convenience in the choice of location . In the absence of such a regulation , wo earnestly advise the inculcation of tho genuine principles of Masonry—charity and brotherl y love—Tidings .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

THE Quarterly Communication will be hold on Tuesday next , at Mark Masons' Hall , London , when tho report of the General Board will be laid before the brethren for confirmation . This report sots out tho progress made by tho degree during the three months ended 30 th Juno . Tho

certificates of new membership aro 413 , making tho total unmber of registered Mark Masons 28 , 523 . Warrants for three new Mark Lodges were granted by the Princo of Wales . The Royal Ark Mariner certificates were 84 , and

the total number of registered Ark Mariners 3 , 362 . Tho Prince of Wales has appointed Bro . Martin to bo District Grand Master for Victoria , Australia ; and tho lion . Judgo Donald Grant MacLeod to bo District Grand Master for

Burma . The 23 rd Annnal Festival of tho Fund ofBenovolence , undor the presidoncy of Viscount Dungarvan , on 22 nd July , realised £ 1 , 856 .

Langley Lodge, No. 28.

LANGLEY LODGE , No . 28 .

rpHE brethren of this Lodge ( W . M . Bro . Jamos Coleman ) ar . d of -L the St . John ' s Chapter E . A . Mariners ( W . N . Bro . John Sheridan ) , had a most pleasurable outing last week . A special steamer was chartered to convey the party ( which incladed a number of ladies ) to Weston , arriving at whioh place , brakes wero in waitiug to ti ko them to Banwoll . At this place au excellent lnnoheon was

provided by Bro . Cornelius , of the Bell Hotel . Arrived nt Cheddar , a sumptuous banquet , laid at the Cheddar Cliff Hotel by Host Bragg , was dono justice to . Bro . Coleman presided , nnd the sentiment of his health , proposed by Bro . John Sheridan , was heartily drunk . Subsequently the party viBitod the far-famed cliffs and tho stalactite

caverns . Bro . Freke photographed the Mark men at their work in the qnarries . Cardiff waa reached on the return jonrney at 10 p . m ., after a most delightful day . It should have been stated that at the banquet there were present ( several distinguished brethren from the Province of Somerset .

R.M.I. For Boys.

R . M . I . FOR BOYS .

The results of the South Kensington examination in Science and Art show a great advance on thoso of last yoar . They are as follows : — DRAWING—Freehand : First Class , 1 ; Seoond Class , 4 . Model : Second Class , 9 .

SOUND , LIGHT AND HEAT : First Class , 7 ; Socond Class , 21 PHYSIOGRAPHY : Second Class , 29 . MATHEMATICS : Stage 1 ; First Class , 18 . Second Class , 14 .

The School has also obtained some new and oxcellont successes in music at Trinity College , London , viz .: a junior certificate ( with 85 per cent , of the maximum marks ) , and a senior certificate in honours .

Bro. Berry And Freemasonry.

BRO . BERRY AND FREEMASONRY .

To the Editor of the Dundee Advertiser . SIR , —Would our Provincial Grand Master kindly state on what authority he made the statement the other evening that tbo laying of the foundation-stone of a publio building by Freemasons is n religious ceremony ? Bro . Berry must be sadly ignorant of the history and literature of the Craft to which he belongs . I venture to nBaert , in opposition to Bro . Berry , that the laying of a fonndation-stouo by

Freemasons is not a religious ceremony , nor , striotly speaking , a Masonic one . The truth of the matter is , the little bit of semi-solemn play acting gone through on such occasions is nothing more nor loss than a piece of tolerated tomfoolery . Just imagine a religious ceremony finishing up with " Hey , the Merry Masons , " and champagne and salmon at 15 a a head . Waiting Bro . Berry ' s reply , I am , & c , FREEMASON .

The members of the Rose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1622 , will rosume work , at the Stirling Castle , Church Street , Camberwell , on Thursday next , the 3 rd prox ., at 8 p . m ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . D . Rose P . M .

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS ASD OISTMBHT . —Tho combined ill effects , of over crowding , sedentary occupations and monotony of lifo aro only too well known to those who havo to pass the best part of their lives labouring in factories ami crowded work-rooms . The compnlsory confinement weakens tho goneral health and induces chronic constipation , indigestion , and various forms of

skin diseases . Holloway a remedies aro of priceless value to persons of this class , for they can bo used without entailing loss of work , being purely vegetable in thoir composition , and consequently ; ict without harshness on tho most delicate system . The experience of more than forty years proves tbat no means surpass Holloway ' s remedies for enring bad legs , bad breasts , piles , and wounds of all kinds .