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heard of the great principles of hreemasonry , brotherly love , relief , and truth ; that there is something- indeed ( though they know not what it is ) , that binds man to his fellow in such strong bonds of brotherhood , that enables a man to say lie has found his truest friend in a Freemasons' lodge ; something that has enablecl this institution to flourish from time unknown down to this our clay , when other kindred institutions have risen and decayed ; something of real

earnestness and purpose that enables us to build and to thoroughly maintain our noble institution for the aged and the orphan . And so believing in the great good of Freemasonry to their husbands and their brothers , and being fully assured that in this city , and especially in this Ro 3 » al Cumberland Lodge , the principles of the Order are carried out to the general good of its members , they present this offering—silent it may be—yet , so long as time will allow it

to last , expressive to those who are to come after us , of what the sisters of our brethren thought of Freemasonry in this their day , and so will be handed down to other generations as a proof of their belief in the good that the practice of true Freemasonry confers on those who belong to the Order . I have then , Worshipful Master , the most pleasing duty of handing to you this banner on behalf of the ladies now present .

The banner was then placed at the back of the Worshipful Master ' s seat . It was of blue silk , with Masonic emblems beautifully worked in , the emblems being the centenary jewel of the lodge and jewel presented by Grand Lodge for a donation given by the Roj'al Cumberland Lodge for the rebuilding of the Grand Lodge ( Lond . ) 17 S 0 . In the centre are two pillars surmounted by the

celestial and terrestrial globes , with steps leading to a pedestal , on which an open Bible is represented . In the right hand corner the Masonic Arms have been worked , the Bath Arms being on the opposite side . The following inscription is also worked upon it : " Bath Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 . Presented to the Lodge 1 SS 2 . " It is really a splendid specimen of its kind , and reflects the highest credit upon those who designed and carried it into

execution . The Worshipful Master , on receiving the banner , said , if it were possible for him to feel a regret at that moment , it would be that the chair was not filled by some one far better able than he was to give expression to the gratification which he with his fellow brethren felt in accepting the very beautiful presentation which tlieyhad made them that evening . It was only to throw one's eye upon it to see the

great trouble and good taste which had been exercised in bringing it to such a successful issue . He was sure they would bear with him if he named one lady who had taken a special interest in that presentation—he meant Mrs . Wilkinson . They all knew the zeal and perseverance she had thrown into that object , and how successfully she had brought it about . Their thanks were especially due to her , but rheir thanks were also due to those ladies present who

had so thoroughly supported Mrs . Wilkinson in carrying out the idea of presenting them with that beautiful banner . They had rallied round her with their means and their influence , and they had made a presentation to them that night which he thought was unique in the annals of Freemasonry . He could assure them that whenever that banner was unfurled , not only in that lodge but in the othur lodges of the province , it would always remind them of their great kindness ; and as some slight guarantee that it

would be handed down to posterity , he might mention that he held in his hand a silver trowel which had been used in that lodge for 140 years . ( The trowel alluded to is engraved "The gift of Howell Gwynn , Esq ., to ye members of ye Lodge , at ye Bear , Bath , 1742 . " ) He would not detain them longer , but would conclude by again thanking them mostheartily and cordially on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Royal Cumberland Lodge for their very handsome and graceful presentation that

evening . The members who had remained standing during the W . M . ' s speech then resumed their seats . Bro . Thomas Wilton , P . M ., also expressed his thanks to the ladies who had presented that elegant banner to them . Alluding to the presentations which had been made to the lodge in former years , he said the lodge possessed the honourable distinction of having a silver medal given by

the Grand Lodge of England in 1780 , for money subscribed by the lodge and its members towards the cost of building the Freemasons' Hall in London . A centenary jewel was moreover granted to the lodge in 1 S 33 . With reference to the gift of which they had the pleasure of being the recipients that evening , he could assure the ladies that they would always be proud to produce it in any lodge , and whenever occasion arose . As often as they were

permitted to have a public display the ladies would see that they were proud to walk under their banner . He seconded with great heartiness the thanks of that lodge which had been so well expressed by the W . M ., and also that their thanks to the ladies be recorded upon the minutes for the graceful presentation they had received . Before he sat down he had to present the -W . M ., on behalf of the ladies , with a memento of the occasion , which he was sure would

be interesting to him throughout his future life . He held in his hand the framed photograph of the banner which the W . M . now sat under , and he was sure he would place it amongst the embellishments of his house , and view it always with the greatest pleasure as a souvenir of that most interesting occasion . Bro . Wilton then approached the pedestal , and handed the gift to the Master . The W . M ., in reply , said he could scarcely find words

to express his gratitude for that great act of kindness on the part of the ladies . He assured them he should treasure it as long as he lived , and should always look upon it as one of the most pleasant occasions at which he had ever presided . He thanked , them very much . Bro . F . VVilkinson , P . M ., said * there many ladies present who were related to members of that lodge , but who had not been asked to contribute towards the expenses of the

banner , and he thought it was only due to them that he . ' . hould explain the reason . When the presentation was first spoken of , it was decided that the banner should be presented by those ladies who were t !? c wives of Past Masters and present officers of the lodge . He thought it right they should mention that little circumstance to explain

why some ladies had not been asked to contribute . He would also mention for the information of the ladies generally , that when he had the pleasure of being the master of that lodge , his wife worked a small banner . Now when they visited the Provincial Grand Lodge , which was held once every year , it was necessary that the master should sit under the banner of his lodge . The banner his wife

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worked was very small , and not of sufficient character to represent such an old lodge as that . The idea was therefore mooted by the ladies that they would subscribe amongst themselves for a banner that should fittingly represent that old lodge , and the ladies and gentlemen saw before them a banner which he was sure they must all feel was worthy of the lodge . He simply made those few remarks in order that those ladies who had not been asked

to contribute might know the reason . The Worshipful Master , again rising , said : In the name of the lodge he should have very much pleasure in presenting each of the contributors to the fund with a photograph of the banner . Bro . T . P . Ashley , P . M ., said he wished to thank the ladies most sincerely for their attendance on that occasion . He need not tell them they had not had the pleasure of

seeing them there before . It was very seldom that ladies appeared in a Freemasons' lodge ; but when they did appear they gladdened the heart of every brother amongst them . They had shown their approval of what the brethren did by their presentation to them that evening , and they might be assured that Masons did nothing in lodge which they could object to . If they knew the work and the objects kept in view they would encourage every one

belonging to them to become Freemasons . For he who became a good Freemason ought to , and doubtless did become , a better man . The W . M . said he should be very pleased to support the remarks of Bro . Ashley , and to thank them for their presence that night . He then invited the guests to adjourn to the ante-room to take a little refreshment , and announced that those ladies who were inclined to do so were

at liberty to inspect some of the relics of the lodge they saw around them . The ladies were then conducted to the ante-room , where they partook of refreshments , after which many of those present availed themselves of the opportunity so rarely afforded of examining the various objects of interest in this old lodge . It may be mentioned that the Cumberland Lodge has been established a century and a half , and the names of the Right

Worshipful and Worshipful Masters from the year 1733 , are recorded and displayed in the lodge . The Bible , a line old black letter book , in splendid preservation , is dated 1 G 39 . A beautifully illuminated address on vellum , and framed , which has recently been received by W . Bro . Thomas Wilton , P . Prov . G . M ., ( Somerset ) , was an object of interest to many visitors . The address itself will best explain its meaning . It was as follows : — " Roval Masonic Institution

for Girls . Under the patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales . Presented by the committee of the Institution to VV . Bro . Thomas Wilton , P . Prov . G . M ., ( Somerset ) in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered by him at the Anniversary Festival , May , 1 SS 1 . The Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks-Beach , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Gloucestershire in the chair . When the Amount realised by the joint

exertions of 2 G 0 stewards was £ 11 , 455 4 s - Jod . Signed , I . R . W . Hedges , Secretary . " Bro . Wilton was the steward representing Somerset last year , and the address has recently been sent him in commemoration of it . An hour was pleasantly passed in examining the various objects of interest . Before separatingthe company re-assembled in the Lodge . The Worshipful Master having resumed his seat , said he

would ask them as a finale to that most interesting occasion , as loyal subjects and loyal Masons , to sing the National Anthem . The request was complied with , Mr . P . Biaham taking the solo . The proceedings then terminated . It should be mentioned that Bro . J . Foote presided at the organ , and during the evening played a selection of music , including Grand Marches .

FALMOUTH Love and Honour Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Royal Hotel , on Monday , the nth inst ., when there were present : Bros . Richard Carter , W . M . ; James P . Polglasc , S . W . ; George P . Carter , J . W . ; I'rancis Dinnis , P . M . acting Treas . ; Kcv . Gratrex , Chap . ; Samuel Tresidder , jun ., Sec . ; John Carnc , S . D . ; George Scott , acting J . D . j E . Dinner , Org . ; James

Jeffery , I . G . ; Wm . Rusden , lyler ; W . D . Rogers , ' . P . M . ; VV . II . Dunstan , P . M . ; VV . L . Fox , P . M . ' ) M . Little , P . M . ; Timothy C . Polglasc , P . M . ; Harry Tilly , P . M . ; and a good attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M . in ancient form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The by-laws having been read , the ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , which

proved in favour of the Senior Warden , Bro . J . P . Polglasc . The W . M . elect , in returning thanks said : W . M ., Past Masters , officers and brethren , I beg to tender you my thanks for the high honour conferred upon me to-night , for your confidence and for your votes , and I assure you brethren , nothing shall be wanting on my part to cement and foster such friendly feeling shown towards me on this

occasion , and I will endeavour to carry out the duties of this high and important office to the best of my ability , and I trust to your satisfaction and for the honour of the Craft . W . Bro . VV . F . Newman was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . VV . Rusden re-elected Tyler for the ensuing twelve months . The Audit Committee having been elected , the lodge was closed in due form . Friday , the 29 th inst ., was fixed for the ceremony of installation of the W . M .

SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . — On the 12 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , for the purpose of installing Bro . R . de Clare Yeld , S . W . and W . M . elect . The lodge was duly opened by Bro . VV . Hawdon , acting W . M ., and among the present and past principal officers present were : Bros . H . T . Turnbull , P . M ., So ; J . Mitchinson , P . M ., So ; P . Vistendahl , P . M ., So ; M . Douglass , P . M ., So ; T .

Eliven , P . M ., So ; las . Lowes , P . M ., So ; J . Murphy , W . M ., 13 S 9 ; T . Henderson , P . M ., 94 ; M . Frampton , P . M ., 94 ; J . Hudson , W . M ., 94 ; J . II . Thompson , W . M ., 240 ; A . T . Munro , P . M ., 949 ; 1 . Egglestone , P . M ., 949 ; W . Liddcli , P . M ., 949 ; Geo . Poiteous , W . M ., 949 ; C . McNamara , W . M . elect ; J . C Moor , J . W ., 07 ; J . Hogg , W . M . elect ; J . Storey , J . D ., G 59 , Blyth . The W . M . elect ,

Bro . R . de Clare Yeld , was presented to the Installing Master ( Bro . II . J . Turnbull , P . M . ) by Bro . M . Douglass , P . M ., and the ceremony of installing Bro . Yeld into the chair of K . S . was very efficiently and impressively performed by Bro . Turnbull . The W . M . having been duly proclaimed , he proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year asfollows : Bros . R . Kinmond , I . P . M . ;

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J . E . Nelson , S . W . ; H . S . Halvorsen , J . W . ; T . G . Cuirv , Sec ; T . Elwin , P . M ., Treas . ; the Rev . R . H . Yeld " Chap . ; M . Douglass , P . M ., D . of C ; J . Deans , S . D . ; T . Lemon , J . D . ; F . Armstrong , I . G . ; j . Thompson , Tyler ; S . Rackley , T . T . Wilson , VV . iV ' litchinson , S . S . During the ceremony Bro . C . M . Wake officiated as

Organist . On the motion of Bro . P . M . Turnbull , seconded by Bro . P . M . Mitchinson , the usual donations to the local charatics were passed . The lodge was afterwards duly closed , and in the evening the annual festival of the lodge was held in the banqueting room of the hall , the W . M . Bro . Yeld presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially given .

STOCKPORT . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 104 ) . — The installation meeting ot this lodge was held and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated , on Monday , the nth inst ., at Ashton House , Greek-street . The following brethren were present : Bros . W . Booth , W . M . ; T . Burrows , I . P . M . ; Francis Preston , S . W . ; George Balfe , Treas . ; Joseph Fox , f . G . ; H . Seel , Steward ; Joseph Meadows , Tyler ; A . G . Cumming , C . Clarkson , G . Gaskell , J . Beresford ,

P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Schofield , P . M . ; W . Gleave , Giles Athcrton , S . Sellers , Herbert Finch , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; T . David E . Eldridge , J . Wood , and Col . VVilkinson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Visitors ' : Bros . John Chadwick , P . M . 44 , P . G . Sec . East Lane ; J . Atkinson , l . P . M . 2 S 1 ; J . R . B . Pilkington , W . M . 2 S 1 ; W . C . Fleming , P . G . Tyler , 322 and 1957 ; John Horsley , 206 ; T . Brookes , 323 , P . P .

A . D . C . ; J . P . Bardsley , P . M . 322 , W . M . 1957 ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M . 1030 ; Samuel Bunting , 2 S 7 ; E . Mardon , 64 , 1030 , P . P . S . G . D . ; ! ¦ : . J . Edmondson , 2 S 7 ; VV . Hupton , P . M . 321 ; J . H . Goulden , S . W . 323 ; J . A . Birch , W . M . 2 S 7 ; J . VV . Vaughan , P . M . 1030 , P . P . G . R . East Lane ; Mark Stafford , 3 G 1 ; J . B . Hamond , W . M . 1030 ; W . Brown , W . M . 322 ; R . Whitehead , 39 S , Halifax , N . S . ;

E . Ehhnger , 1161 ; T . Smith , P . M . 112 G , P . P . J . G . D . ; and Major Howard , P . P . J . G . W . lhe rapid strides of advancement which this lodge has made during the last few years is little short of marvellous , and a large amount of praise in connection with this advance is undoubtedly due to our enterprising and indefatigable Bro . Herbert Finch , P . G . Dir . of Cers ., Cheshire ,

who might aptly be described as chief mate to the noble captain of Cheshire Masons , the Right Hon . Ijocd dc Tabley . We have witnessed our Bro . Finch at installation meetings , consecrations , foundation stone laying , and Provincial Grand Meetings , and , in each and all , he has by his perfect knowledge of procedure , his self-possession , and ringing voice , proved himself the right man in the

right place , and we know of no brother more fitted for the position he so worthily occupies as P . G . D . C , in fact , if it was possible for Bro . Finch to be persuaded to hold that office during the remainder of his Masonic career , we feel sure the Province of Cheshire would be the gainer by it . The lodge was opened at three o'clock , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and

confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Major Frances Preston was presented by Bro . Herbert Finch , P . G . D . C , to the installing master , Bro . William Booth , and with due pride and ceremony inducted into the chair of K . S . On the admission of M . M . ' s , Bro . Preston was proclaimed W . M . for the ensuing year , and he was accordingly saluted as such , the brethren forming in procession and

singing the Masonic version of the National Anthem . When this formula had been gone through the requisite number of times , the W . M . said his first duty in his new office was a very pleasing one , viz .., to present their l . P . M . with a Past Master's gold jewel , and he trusted Bro . Booth might long be spared to exhibit it in testimony of the zealous manner in which he had discharged his duties as

W . M . The jewel , a very handsome one , was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Bro . Herbert Finch , P . G . D . C , in supplementing the remarks of the W . M ., and referring to the I . P . M ., added that he trusted all the brethren in St . John's Lodge would , whenever they were elected to any office , serve the lodge with the same zeal , and earnestness , and unselfishness as

Bro . Booth had done . Bro . Finch then minutely described the problem in Euclid , which is engraven on the Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . 1 . Beresford . P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., invested the following brethren officers for the ensuing year : Bros . George Balfe , S . W . ; John Bell , J . W . ; Rev . T . Newton , ^ M . A ., Chap . ; J . Wood , Treas . ; G . Gaskell , Sec . ; Edmund

Johnson , S . D . ; Joseph Fox , J . D . ; Herbert Finch , P . M ., P . G . D . C , D . of C ; Henry Collier , P . M ., P . G . Org ., Org . ; William Gleave , I . G . ; Giles Atherton and Thomas Davis , Stwds . ; and Joseph Meadows . Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and brethren were impressively delivered by Bro . Finch , and that to the Wardens by Bro . Burrows , P . M . The chants and responses during the ceremony were ably

rendered by those well-known Cheshire brethren , Mark Stafford , E . J . Edmondson , T . Wilkinson , P . M ., G . Balfe , and William Booth , I . P . M ., whilst Bro . Henry Collier , P . M ., P . G . Org ., presided at the harmonium . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the festival of St . John at a banquet , which was exceedingly well catered for

and served by Bro . J . Bentley , of the Nelson Hotel . During dessert the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , including that of "The W . M ., " " I . P . M ., " " Newly Invested Officers , " "Visiting Brethren , " "Sister Lodges of Stockport , " & c , & c . The musical brethren before mentioned sang a choice selection of glees and choruses , including "Comrades in Anns , " "The Soldiers Chorus " from " Faust" ( which was re-demanded ) , & c ., & c , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 146 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Bull's Head Inn , Bradshawgate , when the following were present : Bros . Geo . Taylor , W . M . '; Wm . Cooper , I . P . M . ; Richard Duxbury , S . W . ; H . Broughton , | . W . ; John Morris , P . M ., Sec ; John Barralt , S . D . ; jos . Galloway , I . D . ; John Haslam , I . G .:

Wm . Heywood , Org . ; Carter , Choi Hon , Steward ; Kennedy , and Nightingale . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Mr . James George Carter was balloted lor and initiated by Bro . William Cooper , l . P . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Broughton , J . W . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for a W . M . for the ensuing year , [ when Bro . Richard Duxbury , S . W ., was declared to be