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therewith , there will ' be found the names of the " Grand Lodge of the Territory of Washington , " the "Grand Lodgeof the Territory of Idaho , " and the "Grand Lodge of the State of West Virginia . " Hence it follows that the "Grand Lodge of Ancient , Free and Accepted Masons of Canada , " repeatedly approved , confirmed and ratified all the essential principles involved in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec .

International Law of Freemasonry . The existence in the world of more than one supreme Grand Lodge , created the necessity for limitations or exclusive jurisdiction . Guided by a wisdom beyond hu . man , the Fraternity of Freemasons adopted the princi ple of coterminousness or coincidence of political and Masonic boundaries ; and this has become the "international law "

of Freemasonry regarding the establishment , exclusive jurisdiction , and naming of Grand Lodges . From this great principle , many and important corollaries are deducible , and are adopted for the guidance and governance of the Craft . Governments fix or alter the limits of Kingdoms , Republics , States , Provinces , Districts , Municipalities , and

the like , and a change having thus been made , " the law of Freemasonry makes a corresponding change in Masonic jurisdiction . " In all this there is no political interference with Masonry , ancl no acknowledgment by the Fraternity , of government or other supremacy . Also , the cession , or re-cession by political authority , of

territories or portions of territories , necessarily causes lhe transference of Masonic allegiance , as , for example , when the Alexandria portion of the District of Columbia was , by the Federal Government , receded to the State of Virginia , the allegiance and jurisdiction of the Lodge or Lodges situated therein , were , along with the territory , transferred to the Grand Lodge of the State of Virginia .

Again , the dis-scverance by political authority of a portion of the original territory under the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge , destroys its exclusive but not its concurrent jurisdiction over the territory so dis-severed ; as , for instance , the "Grand Lodge of the Territory of Washington" claimed a continuance of exclusive jurisdiction ovcr the "Territory of Idaho , " which had by the Federal

Government been politically dis-severed from its territorial "area , " and for a time made grievous accusations against the G . L . of Oregon for the erection of a new lodge therein , and thus practically declaring that the dis-severed portion of the the former Territory of Washington was "unoccupied territory , " until such time as tlie lodges situated in the dis-severed territory should form a Grand

Lodge in and for the Territory of Idaho . The decision of the Masonic world was against the claim of the Grand Lodge of Washington Territory , and in due time she acknowledged her error , and gracefully withdrew her complaint against the Grand Lodge of Oregon . The Grand Lodge of Texas now exercises exclusive

Masonic jurisdiction over that magnificent State ; yet no one dreams that should the increase of population and other circumstances cause its political dis-scverance into the four States contemplated by the original resolution of Annexation to the United States , that the G . L . of Texas would lay claim to perpetual Masonic jurisdiction over these new States , because they were formerly an intcnal

portion of her territory ; but she would regretfully , of course , yet peacefully , and proudly recognise each G . L . when formed as her own offspring ; and should any othcr geographically extensive country in which there was a G . L ., be either by the fortunes of war , or by the mutual agreement of ils own people , or otherwise , politically

dissevered into two separate Stales or Provinces , and the name of the original Stale obliterated and a new one given to each Slate ; then there most of necessity be two Grand Lodges formed , each circumscribed in its operations by its own State boundaries , and the whole Fraternity therein would wisely act and honestly abide by all the consequences involved in or arising therefrom .

Masonic Occupancy . Masonic occupancy is supreme and exclusive jurisdiction over all regular symbolic Lodges of Freemasons within the territory whose name the ( irand Lodge bears . From Statement of Grand Master Graham , anciit the Grand Lodge of Quebec .

kind of enmity to other nations . Where the interests of one country interfere with those of another , nature indicates an adherence to the welfare of our own immediate connections ; but such interference apart , the true Mason is a citizen of the world , and his philanthropy extends : o all the human race . Uninfluenced b y local prejudices , l . e knows no preference in virtue but according lo its di-,

FRIENDSHIP . —Friendship is traced through the circle of private connections lo the grand system of universal benevolence , which no limits can circumscribe , as ils influence extends to every branch of the human race On this general plan the universality of'tlie system of Masonry is established . Were friendship confined to the spot of our nativity , its operation would be partialand imply a

gre : ' , from whatever country or clime it may spring . HOLLOW-AY ' S PILLS . —Comfort ancl Certaintv . — In disordered stomach , liver complaint , indigcsliun , ' a : id headache no tncdidue bears comparison lo these pill-. A taw doses uf them produce comfort ; a short conlimiarc : with them cffectsacomplctecure . In all cases of dyspepsia , let their ori gin be what it may , these pills are a perfect

panacea . All heartburn , flatulence , shortness of breath , and distension cease lo trouble as the blood becomes influenced by these admirable pills , which never entirely liil or disappoint the sanguine hopes of the sufferer . i here is no disorder of the di gestive organs which is not relieved and almost invariably cured by these pills , the good fame of which royalty itself has appreciated and published . —f Advt . l

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» THE CRAFT . PROVINCIAL . COCKERMOUTI-I . — Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 . — The usual monthly meeting was held in the lodge-rooms , Market-place , on Tuesday , 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . Robinson , I . P . M . ; Puxley , W . M . ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; W . Williams , J . W . ; C Mayson , Sec ; W . II . Lewthwaite , S . D . ; Allison , T . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Potts ,

Tyler ; E . Thwaites , Bailey , Smcthurst , & c . The lodge being opened in form , and Bro . Smcthurst having proved his proficiency , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and that brother was duly passed by Bro . Robinson , who also gave the lecture in illustration of the second tracing board . Bro . Lewthwaite presided at the harmonium , assisted in the vocal department by Bios . C . Mayson , W . Taylor , Jos . Mayson , and Williams .

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . PORT ELIZABETH . —On last St . John ' s Day the members of the Lodge of Good Will , No . 711 , Port Elizabeth , celebrated the day in a becoming manner . A large number of them , as also several brethren of the sister lodge of Good Hope , No . 863 , assembled at the lodge at high noon , when the annual installation of lhe Worshipful

Master and the investiture of the other officers of the lodge took place , as follows : Bros . S . Bain , W . M . ; N . Arllcr , S . W . ; G . Dunstcrville , jun ., T . W . ; W . A . Rennick , S . D . ; C . W . Frames , J . D . ; H . Scliabbel , Treas . ; J . B . Janion , Sec . ; A . M . Jackson , Master of Ceremonies ; C . Dunstcrville and J . Riches , Stewards ; F . A . Pearson , I . G . ; J . Morley , O . G . In the evening there was the usual

annual banquet provided by the officers and members of the Lodge of Good "Will , to which the Craft generally were fraternally invited . Mr . V . Ryan , of the Restaurant , furnished thesprcad , which was got up in very superior style and reflected much credit upon his establishment . The band of the Port Elizabeth Rifle Corps was present during the repast , and enlivened the proceedings by

playing a selection of appropriate music . Covers had been laid for seventy persons , and about sixty of the brethren were present , including several P . M . ' s and other distinguished Masons . W . M . Bro . S . Bain occupied the head of the table , supported on his right by llro . GcorgcSmyth , W . M . of the Lodge of Good Hope , and Bro . F . D . Deare , P . M ., and on his left by Bro . J . C . Kemslcy ,

I . P . M ., and Bros . II . W . Pearson and F . S . Fairbridge , P . M . 's . Bro . N . Adlor , S . W ., occupied the head of the west column , and Bro . George Dunstcrville , jun ., J . W ., the head of the south column . The solids having been disposed of , the W . M . gave the following toasts in succession : "The Queen and the Craft , " "Bro . II . R . II . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the Royal

Family , " "The Grand Master of England , Laid de Grey and Ripon , " "The P . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , " and "The Prov . G . M . Bro . Soulhey . "—Bro . J . C . Kcmsley , I . P . M ., then gave the toast of the evening , " The newly re-installed W . M ., " and in doing so complimented Bro . Bain on his efficient working of the lodge during the previous year , and on his zealous efforts to promote by everv

means in his power the advancement of the Masonic art , which had secured for him the respect and esteem of every member of the lodge , and the admiration of lhe visiting brethren . —The toast was received with much enthusiasm , Bro . Hughes striking up , "For lie ' s a Jolly Good Fellow , " which was heartily joined in by all lhe brethren . — The W . M . responded in a neat and effective speech ,

thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him in electing him for the second lime lo preside over them . He was a great lover of Freemasonry , which was a grand and nobie institution , and with the assistance and support of the brethren generally , and of his officers in particular , would do all he could to promote the interests of the Order and lo merit the continuance of their esteem

and confidence . —Bro . . If . \\ . Pearson , P . M ., then gave " The Newly-invested Officers , " whieh was well received . —Bro . N . Adler , relurned thanks . —Bro . F . D . Deare , P . M ., gave "The Retiring Officers , " which was responded toby Bro . Jas . Whilcy , P . J . AY . —The AA'orshipful Master next proposed "The Worshipful Master and Members of the sister Lodge of Good Hope , £ > 6 j , " at the same time

expressing the great pleasure it gave him to meet the members of lhat lodge and other visiting brethren , and to observe the truly Masonic harmony which existed among the Freemasons resident in tic town . — -Bro . G . Smyth , W . M ., Lodge of Good Hope , responded in appropriate terms . —Bro . Smyth then gave "The Past Masters of the Lodge of Good Will , 711 , " which was responded to by

Bro . F . S . Fairbridge , P . M ., who 111 so doing referred in affectionate terms to three respected brethren who were present at their last annual banquet , but whose mortal remains were now lying under the cold turf , viz ., P . M . Bros . Bawdcn , White , and N . Kubidgc , M . D . Bro . Bawden was the founder and first W . M . of tlie Lodge of Good Will . He ( Bro . Sniylh ) therefore , proposed a toaM to his

memory , which was drunk m silence . — Bro . Fairbridge next gave "The other Visiting Brethren , " coupling v .-iih the to . ist the name of Bro . M , M . Tail . —Bros , 'fait a . id AVelbclovc replied . They lo ' . h cxpi e-s ? d the great pleasure it had given them lo be present , especially at lhe install 1-tion ceremony , which had linen , lliey said , very efficiently performed . —P . M . Bro . Pearson give "The Ab .-eni Brethren , " and iu doing so expressed regret lhat more had

not attended the lodge that day . — -Bro . Dr . Diiitstervilli : proposed "Masons' Wives and Sweclhearls , " which win responded lo by Bro . F . I'enison for lhe spinalis , and Bro . W . II . Pearson for the wives . The latter observed that ladies were now-a-days becoming doctors and preachers , and occupying other positions in life which before had been confined exclusively to the sterner se-c . lie should not be surprised if ere long they became Freemasons also , and had their Masonic lodges . If they did they

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would find in it every encouragement to persevere tnthose truly womanly virtues , benevolence and charity , and he had no doubt the result would be that a healthy rivalry would spring up between the two sexes as to which could do the most good . —The toasts and speeches were intermixed with harmony and recitations , some of which were marked by high talent , and a very p leasant evening was spent by ail present .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

LlVKitrooL . —Chapter of Liverpool , A o . 202 . —The ordinary convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street , on the evening of Monday , lhe 1 st inst . Owing , we suppose , to the attractions of the midsummer holidays and fine weather , only a small number of companions was present . Comp .

Thomas Wylie , P . Z , took the first Principal's chair ; Comp . R . AVylic , P . Z ., the second ; and Comp . R . S . Williams , J ., the third ; with Comps . Hamer , P . Z . ; Armstrong , P . Z . ; Pclhnm , P . S . ; and Husttvick , S . E . After the usual confirmation of the minutes , a ballot was taken for Bros . Hammond , Russell , and Evans , of Lodge

No . 292 , and all three , being in attendance , were exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Masons , that ceremony being ably performed by the Acting Z , who delivered the symbolical lecture , the Acting H . the historical , and Comp . Hamer , P . Z ., the explanation of the plate . Owing to the lateness of the hour , tlie remainder of the instruction was deferred till the next meeting . There was also a

proposition of another candidate forcxaltation in October . This concluding the business , the chapter was closed in accordance with ancient custom . From the fact of the three newly-exalted companions being just through their twelve months' probation as M . M . ' s , and others of the same lodge having exL . 'csscd their wish to join when

eligible , we augur a brighter future for this old and influential chapter ; and as both ( he young and the majority of the older companions take great interest in this branch of Masonry , wc may reasonably hope that the chapter will not only regain its numerical strength , but also set an example of excellency of working worthy of all imitation .

The Freemasons Life Boat.

THE FREEMASONS LIFE BOAT .

The regular meeting of the Committee took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at Bro . Forster ' s , the Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . Present : Bros . A . E . Harris , P . M . 141 , President ; S . Davis , IJ . I . Tronsurcw : Gottheil . P . M . TJ . T . Hon . Sec . : N .

Gluckstein , 141 , P . M . 5 1 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Kcnnett , 141 ; Lacey , P . M . 174 ; and Bro . AVolf , 554 , a visitor . The minutes of the last meeting were Tead and confirmed . Bio . the Rev . M . B . Levy , P . M . 1017 , was proposed nnd accepted as a member of the Committee . The financial statement was as follows : —

£ s . d . Acknowledged in THE FREEMASON June nth ... ... ... 126 16 6 Ditto July 16 ... ... I G o Ditto July 23 ... ... ... 296 Additional Subscriptions : — Bro . Kcnnett , 141 ... ... 050 .. P . B . Harris . 177 ... ... 026

,, J . Joseph , 1178 ... 026 Per Bro " . D . Davis , 141 ... ... o 11 o Bro . M . Joseph , St . John ' s , Sunderland o 10 6 ,, Eraser , Burgoync ... o 10 6 ,, Jor . es , 174 .. ... ... o 10 6 ,, Thomas ... ... 026 ,, I leering . . ... ... 0 , 0

,, Newton ... ... o 2 (> ,, G . Thomas ... ... o to 6 ,, Burchell ... ... 026 ., Hart , 22 ... ... ... 026 ' .. AYar-. l ... ... ... 026

,, Francisco , 1 ^ 5 ••••••o 2 <> ,, I taster , / !'•>... ... 026 ,, Russell , 22 ... ... 026 ,, Simmon .- .. ... o 2 ( * > „ White , 45 ... ... ... o 2 ("> Feat-weather . 22 ... 026 s

,, .. . .. . .... ...... — ... ~ « ,, Brown , toS ... ... o 2 0 „ Kashall , 22 ... ... o 2 ( i ,, Williams , 73 ... ... o 2 6 ,, II . Muggcvi . h . 'e , 191 ... 026 ,, T . White , W . M . 22 . . o 10 6

Total ... ... £ ty > 10 o A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting , which was adjourned to Thursday , the 1 st September , 1 S 70 . at ' A p . m . RK ;\>;; T ... Dr . Au . iur liil ! Hassall , Analyst of the " I . ancit " J-. v . iita-v Ci . mmi-sion , Author of " Food and its .. diili-iaii-ms . " ;; e ., c .-e ., on Mayar ' s Semolina :

" 1 have carefully U-leo , cnemically P . iid microscopically , thosamiih " . of Si ' . vdina ; -lit by Me .- -. rs . I .. Mavar cc Co ., . V ' t , Mark ! : \< u-, Loudon . F . i ' . ' 1 fin , ! ih . m t '„ lie | nriVctly i ; -..-. V' .:: ie , 1 . ' . c \ . ' ' ' . '•. ' ni o " .. iVily , -,. i ;>' , in . inently w .-. lriliotis . 'I'lu .-y i-o-. talii a \; , y l . n- ' . e | " -i .. ' cu : a ;; e of nitro-;' , .. ii . '' . is ni' !' . r . rhi ' -tly glutui . and are far more nutritious than anv nl : i r food , such as .-. rmwrool , Tapioca , Sago ,

Coin Flour , Fariu iceoiii Food , en- Unary Wheat Flour , or any of the Cereals iu 11 - -.. ¦ as food in this country . — (¦ signed ) .- \ t ; Tlli it llli . l . II . ' v-. \ l . l ., M . D ., London ' . '' - Highly recommended by the Faculty for infants , Invalid ; - , eic . Makes di-licious 1 'tidding ; Custards , Blanc Mange , < Xx \ Alter a trial 110 family will be without Mayar ' s Semolina .