Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

MASONIC SUPPER AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . D . MURRAY LYON . A number of tho Masonic brethren , in recognition of the many and important services which Bro . D . Murray Lyon has extended to Freemasonry , lately resolved to present him with a tangible token of their esteem . Accordingly a committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements , and a presentation

having been fixed on , about 40 brethren met on St . John's Day , iu the large hall attached to the Prince of Wales Inn , Ayr , and entertained Bro . Lyon to supper . The Rev . John Thompson , Chaplain of Kilmarnock St . Andrews , occupied the chair —• supported on the right by the guest of the evening ; Bros . D . Brown . 126 ; R , Ferguson , AV . M . 124 , & c . ; and on the left by Bros . Robert AA ' ylie , Prov . G . Sec ; A . Glass , P . M . ; AVithyeonibe 433 Bro . AV . M'Donald abldischarged the duties of

, , y Croupier , supported by tbe R . W . Masters of 138 and 234 ; Bros . W . Martin and Chambers , & c . A blessing having been pronounced by the chairman , the supper , served up in Bro . John Park's best style , was duly discussed . The cloth being removed , ancl the usual loyal ancl complimentary toasts having been given from the chair with all the

honours , the Croupier gave " The three Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . " The primary business of the evening was then proceeded with by the Chairman , who , in the course of a long ancl highly eulogistic speech , said , —I have tho greatest jjleasnre this evening in presiding at this meeting , ancl to unite with you in marking our appreciation of our honoured and worthy guest ' s valuable and unwearied labours on behalf of the great principles of

Freemasonry . In the maintenance and vigorous propagation of the truths of the system , bis name has been associated for many years , as one of the most successful and unflinching pioneers of the Craft ; aud our meeting here to-night to honour him is just the natural result of a common feeling in man's breast to honour and reward the truly deserving , and to encourage others to achieve similar triumphs in doing good to the world . In the estimation of all presentour excellent and

well-, skilled brother and guest , Bro . Lyon , has undoubtedly , during his whole career as a Mason , won for himself the respect and esteem of the brethren of the Craft ; and , while keeping in view the grand practical duties and sacred obligations of Masonry , has never lost sight of that beautiful sentiment of one of tho great Roman

poets" Nobihtas sola est atque umca virtus . " From the moment of his initiation into the circle of Masonic rotherhood up to the present clay , he has ever proved a faithful sentinel and true Mason ; ancl no one more than myself has watched with greater pleasure , or learned with more profit , the indefatigable manner in which our worthy guest has iron his laurels , ancl the proud position which he now holds not only in

the hearts of men whose peculiar motto is " Charity , " but also in the many lodges whore his name is associated with official honours conferred upon him by the masters ancl office-beareis of the - brotherhood . After referring at considerable length to the guest's literary labours in behalf of Freemasonry , referring particularly to his biographical sketch of the late Grand Master , the Duke of Athole ; obtaining possession of the Charter of Burns ' s Mother Lodgewhen it ivas " sacriliiouslin the

, g y market ; and "the vindication of the eligibility of any Master Mason to office in the Provincial Grand Lodge , against an adverse decision of the Grand Committee , " tlie Chairman continued—You all recollect the excellent arrangements , chiefly carried but by Bro . Lyon , in connection with the Masonic demonstration ' and procession at the Centenary of Burns , the immortal Bard of Scotia . Also , the inauguration of the Neill Monument in Wellington-square received the cordial

co-operation of our guest , ancl partly through his zeal ancl Masonic influence , the people of Ayr had the help of the large bodies of Masons of tiie comity present to clo honour to him whose memory is still cherished as one of the most illustrious warriors of Indian history . For these ancl . other services many Masonic honours had fallen to our guest . He has earned them all , and though more were given still he would not

be paid for the hours he has paid in tbe service of the Craft . I believe he is au honorary member of nearly one-half of the Ayrshire lodges , and within the last few days the youngest of them ( St . Thomas Kilwinning Dalmellington , No . 433 ) has

appreciated Ins merit , and bestowed on him the same honorary distinction . These facts are patent to all . They show he is esteemed amongst tho brotherhood , ancl our presence to-night is the crowning event in his life as a conscientious and zealous member of the Craft . Few know that from fair Columbia even he has received lam-els . The Masonic University of La Grange , Kentucky , conferred one of the honours of the senatus upon Bro . Lyon , and that distinguished mark of foreign

appreciation of his labours as a Mason and worth as a man is another proof of the esteem in which he is held by all classes of the mystical fraternity in Ayrshire and other parts . These honours have been freely conferred upon our worthy guest , and it is the fond wish of all true Masons that he may be long spared to enjoy his hard-won laurels . We are hero to-night , however , to speak of his Masonic virtues , and should not forget the philosophy of the poet , who saicl , " \ A " e inscribe men ' s vices on

monuments of brass , whereas their virtues we write in water . " The honours he wears and his career as a Mason , are amply sufficient to roll back any attempt to depreciate his character and life in Masonry . The high position he holds as one of the Grand Stewards of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , as the Provincial Grand Junior Warden of Ayrshire , as an ex-officebearer of Mother Kilwinning , and member of so many lodges , be viewed as the best ltoand refutation ofany

depremay repy , , ciative attempts of detractors . It is most creditable to himself , and to the lodge of his Masonic birth , Ayr St . Paul ( No . 204 ) , and more especially to Bro . Andrew Glass , from whom our guest first received initiation into mystic rites many years ago , as well as initiation into the inner circles of light . AA ' ell may Bro . Glass be proud of such a son ! My remarks have hitherto been chiefly in relation to our guest as a Craft Mason , though with ,

pleasure I say he has also attained considerable eminence as a Royal Arch Mason . Ho is at present the successor of Bro . Major Thornton in the command of the Ayr Priory of Knight Templars . He enjoys the friendship of some of the most distinguished Masons in the United Kingdom ancl America . The late Past Provincial Grand Master , Brother George Johnston , of Rcclburn , entertained high fraternal regard for him as a Mason ; so does the present excellent ancl esteemed Provincial Grand Master . Brother Lyon may rest assured of the high

esteem in which he is held iu Ayrshire and other parts . AVe all highly appreciate his moral worth aud Masonic skill . May he long bo spared by the great Master above to live amongst us in the undying esteem of the brotherhood ; and when , having passed through all the various steps and degrees of human existence , may he at last be raised to that highest of all positions for immortal souls , amongst the sons of God in the Temple of Heaven . We trust , too , that while surrounded with

earthly honours and human praise , he is not forgetful to set his affections on things above , and to seek for glory ancl immortality in the presence of the great " I Am , " where there is fullness of joy , and at whose right hand there are pleasures for evermore . Then , turning to the guest and handing him the gold watch and chain , he continued—Brother Lyon , accept then of this token of our esteem ; and may its dial ever point to , and remind you of , that existence beyond the grave , where time is

no more , where there is no need of the candle , and where , in the circling bands of heavenly brotherhood , all excellences and graces of the Christian character shall bo consummated . Accept also of this silver bracelet for your wife ; and with it give our best wishes that she may be long spared to be an able helpmateand counsellor to thee . ( The chairman , who , during the delivery of the above , was frequently applauded , sat down amidst loud cheers . )

Bro . Lyon , who was received with renewed applause , said , — In thanking you for this token of fraternal regard , permit me to say that I accept it as an evidence of your general satisfaction with the manner in which I have performed the Masonic work which has at various times been confided to me ; ancl I trust that I shall be able to wear it not only with pleasure to myself , hut equally so to those who have presented it to me , and that when called to leave the level of time , it will descend

to my children , whom I shall teach to look upon it as an inestimable treasure , to be preserved among the valued mementoes of honourable distinction . My efforts have ever been directed to the advancement of what I believed to be the principles of Freemasonry , and although I may have differed with some on points of Masonic polity , I have hitherto endeavoured , ancl shall ever continue to respect the honourable emulation of other brethren . I again thank you sincerely for the great kindness you have thus publicly shown to me upon the present