Scotland.

The chapter being opened , the Provincial Grand Chapter over the Lower Ward of Lanarkshire , made their annual visitation , and were received in form becoming their rank . The M . E . Prov . Grand Superintendent , Comp . Major F . VV . Allan , was assisted in his duties by the following officebearers : Comps . A . E . B'ack , Prov . G . H . ; J . R . Paton , Prov . G . J . ; J . Balfour , Prov . G . S . E . ; John Sanderson , Prov . G . S . N ; F ' mile Berger , Prov . G . Organist ; J . M .

Campbell , J . Carruthers , Macalister , Bra < shaw , Simpson , Denholm , and Connell . The M . E . Superintendent , in his opening remarks , thanked the chapter for the undivideeJ support which it gave his nomination for the high post he now filled , along with the other chapters in the province . In examining the books he found them in excellent order , and the chapter working in conformity with the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Ctnpter laws . He was very much

struck , in his official capacity , in examining the rolls of the various higher grades , to find tho e Orders largely composed of members of that chapter . Although he noticedtheexaltation during the past year was not large , yet the work done was of the high order for which the chapter has always been noted . He had always taken a special interest in the chapter , because it was practically the mother of Princes Chapter , No . 189 , which was his mother chapter . He had

always thought that Princes Chapter , No . 1 S 9 , should never have left that chapter . There was no necessity for him to enjo n them to be careful as to whom they admitted into their chapter , as probably no chapter in the province had guarded its sacred privileges with more zeabus honour , and no doubt the venerable chapter would maintain its dignity in the future as it had done in the past . Comp . Booth thanked the M . E . Superintendent for the high

certificate he had given the chapter , and said it must by gratifying to any First Principal of a chapter to have such an encomium passed upon it by an author ! y like Major Allan , and nothing would . be wanting on his and his officebearers' parts to hand over to their successors this historic chapter unimpaired . He then invited Major Allan to present two P . Z . 's jewels to Comps . W . S . Hunter , I . P . Z ., and Edward Macbean , P . Z ., for the valuable services they

had rendered the chapter . Comp . Major Allan , in presenting the jewels , complimented the chapter upon the token » f respect they had shown their two Past Principals . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . Macbean , Comp . Hunter thanked the chapter for the handsome present , and , on behalf of Comp . Macbean , paid a high tribute to the various office-bearers for the good service rendered during his term of office . The chapter was then closed .

Irish Fraternal Visit To England.

IRISH FRATERNAL VISIT TO ENGLAND .

Friday , 13 th January , 18 93 , will be ever considered as a memorable day by the brethren of the St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 , for upon the completion of the work the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Alderman R . H . Holmes , J . P ., P . G . Deacon Eng ., who had attended the lodge without announcing his intention of being

present , arose , and in beautifully selected words reminded the Iodide of the visit of their Irish brethren to them , and told them that he had been asked by them to represent them on this occasion , and in their name present to the lodg ; e a magnificent illuminated address , running as follows : — Addtess to the Wcrshipful Master , Wardens , and

Brethren of the St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1 G 7 G , Newcastleupon-Tyne . I ) ear Brethren , —At the October communication of the l . odte of Israel . No . 12 G , Dublin , it was proposed by Bro . J . J . Irnin , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Metcalf , P . M ., and passed unanimously , that the warmest thanks of this lodge be tenderetl to the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and

Brethren of the St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 16 7 G , Newcastleupon-Tjne , for their magrificent reception and entertainment of the vi-iting brethren from Dublin on the 12 th , 13 th , and 14 th September , 1 S 92 . Also that the signature of each visitor along with those of the officers of Ledge of Israel be appended to fii arMiess cmbodjing the resolution . Further , that an Irish bog oak Master ' s maul , suitably

carve d and inscribed , be presented to the St Nicholas Lodge as a memento of the cccasion . We have great pleasure in forwarding this resolution ; also the accompanying maul , which we ask you to accept as a souvenir ot an ever-to-be-remembered and most happy visit to your city . May we be permitted this opportunity of here acknowledging the courtesy End kindness of the general body

of Freemasons and others of the district who associated the mselves with the St . Nicholas Lodge in making our visit so eminently enjoyable . Wishing you all continued prosperity , we are , dear Prethren , yours fraternally , VV . J . Bhctwode Crawley , P . M ., G . Dir . of Cers . G . L . of Ireland ; Harry Hodges , Sec . G . L . Inst . Ireland : 1 . G . Talbot .

W . M . ; Thomas Rice , S . W . ; J . H . Joyce , J . W . ; G . VV . Davies , P . M . Treas . ; Eph . Phillips . P . M ., Sec . ; J . T > . Smylie , Chap . ; | . J . Imera , P . M . ; Geo . Metcalf , P . M . ; Saul Gordon , Thos . CaddtF . F . VV . Warren , | . T . Wood Lattimer , W . J . Dollar , Morris Harris , P . M ., R . B . G . P . ; Oliv . r Fry , P . M . 50 ; W . J . McDonald , W . M . 75 ; S . Smallridge , LP ., P . M . 2 G 0 ; H . B . Montgomery ,

I M . 2 G 9 ; A . H . William , P . M . 2 G 9 ; Justyn McCarthy , I . M . and Treas . 2 G 9 ; James Crosier , P . M . 500 ; Wm . Maget-, P . M . 241 ; Shaw Robinson , S . W . ijS ; F . S . Jjfael , GGG ; Stephen Adam . 20 G ; Th ' tnas Saul , 241 ; I nomas ROSF , 100 ; VV . J . Alhight , 4 ; Alf . Norman , 33 ; <• F . Lidwell , J . P ., P . M . 100 ; B . Juke , P . M . 100 .

In addition to the costly address , he ( the D . P . G . M . ) had also to preseit a most exquisitely carved Master ' s maul i . i bog oak , with an inscription on a large silver plate on its base as follows : " Presented to the St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , by 'he Lodge of Israel , No . 126 , Dublin , to perpetuate the [ 'fst recorded official visit of Irish F ' reemasons to

hngland paid by the Lodge of Israel to Newcastleupon-T yne on the 12 th , 13 th , and 14 th September , IH 92 , " These two lasting memorials of a visit which stands as a marking point in Freemasonry as regards 'he connection of the two Grand Lodges of England an | j Ireland , he then handed to the Worshipful Master , a fid said he hoped that never would the memory of that v'sit fade , and that each time the maul was sounded it

Irish Fraternal Visit To England.

might be one more link to bind closer and closer together the brethren of Ireland and England . In addition to those choice presents , he had the pleasure of handing to Bro . J . Donkin , P . G . Stwd ., an illuminated letter , thanking him for his unwearied efforts to make the visit so happy and enjoyable , and trusted that that also would long be preserved bv him , and handed

down to his children as a memento of that happy visit . The W . M . of the Nicholas Lodge , Bro . RICHARD H . HOLME , thanked Bro . Alderman Holmes , D . P . G . M ., and assured him that that presentation had taken him and his lodge so utterly by surprise , that he failed to find suitable words wherein to express the great joy he felt at the kindly remembrances of the brethren from

Ireland , and could only say this , that so enjoyable was the meeting of September , so happy the re-union , so pleasant the intercourse , that it carried with it a feeling of joy time could not efface , and it needed not such tangible tokens of goodwill as those presented to retain in the memory of himself and of his brethren as green a recollection of the happy gathering as the verdure of their own dear native land beyond St . George ' s channel .

Bro . J OSEPH DONKIN then feelingly responded for himself , and said that the fact that all the visits passed away so pleasantly and enjoyably was in itself a perfect reward for all the efforts he had bestowed upon the arrangements for the gathering . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment board and a pleasant evening was spent , rendered doubly pleasant by the events above recorded .

Presentation To Bro.W.D.P.Turnpenny.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . D . P . TURNPENNY .

At a private meeting for Masonic instruction , held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at Lawrence-lane , Cheapide , the opportunity was taken of presenting a testimonial to Bro . Turnpenny , W . M . 749 , in recognition of the assistance he has rendered to many of his brethren , in their desire to secure a knowledge of the ritual and

. There were about a dozen brethren present , and Bro . TAYLOR , P . M ., acting as their spokesman , and also speaking for a few others who were unable to attend , said he was deputed by the subscribers to the testimonial to tender their hearty thanks to Bro . Turnpenny for his liberality and great consideration in

allowing the use of his offices for their weekly meetings for Masonic instruction . Those meetings had enabled the officers of Belgrave Lodge and others to improve themselves , and they had derived both pleasure and profit from the assemblies . They desired Bro . Turnpenny to accept a small token of their esteem in the form of a snuff-box , which he would find suitably

inscribed , while they had further expressed their indebtedness on vellum , with the signatures of the subscribers attached , so that Bro . Turnpenny would be able to refer in future days to the actual expression of satisfaction of his friends as evinced by their own

handwriting . The subscribers , one and all , expressed the hope that Bro . Turnpenny would live for many years to take a pinch out of the box , and in so doing remember those who now desired to express their thanks for many happy hours spent together under his roof .

Bro . Taylor then handed the gifts to Bro . TURNPENNY , who was taken wholly by surprise , and for the moment was quite unable to find words to express his gratification . Having tendered his thanks , he said that what he had done for Freemasonry and for its members was out of pure love for the work , and he never expected such kindness as had been shown him . He had

always felt that the brethren who had been present at the meetings in that room were true friends in Freemasonry , and he was pleased to think that those who had done him the honour and favour of attending had not gone empty away , for in helping him in the ceremonies they had helped to perfect themselves , and had not only imparted knowledge but also gained some .

He recognised that he had some good men and true about him , and was delighted in having been able to do a little to add to their Masonic enjoyment . He assured them he should ever use their handsome present with pleasurable feelings , and hoped the brethren who had thus honoured him would often meet together and help him pass the box round .

The box bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Brother W . D . T . Turnpenny with all tfood wishes and fraternal regards , from a few old chums of No . 3 . January , 1893 . " The engrossed vellum was as follows , and bore the accompanying signatures : — January , 18 93 .

To Brother W . D . T . Turnpenny , W . M . Dear Sir and Brother , We , the undersigned , have much pleasure in presenting you with the accompanying snuff-box as a token of our great regard and esteem . Trusting you may live many years to enjoy a pinch from the same . With our united fraternal good wishes , we subscribe ourselves , —Your Brothers and Old Chums of No . 3—

T . S . Taylor , Jas . 11 . Brand , R . VV . Benns , Augustus . F . Leech , S . F . Williams , A . J . Hexter , Henry Lulman , Hy . Hexter , C Doresa , S . G . Southcombe , Fred . Kedge , A . Russell , and 11 . Moss . After these proceedings , the W . D . T . T . Masonic Benevolent Association was formally inaugurated , a

large number in this , the latest of the useful adjuncts to the Institutions , being taken up . Bro . C . Doresa ( 1 , Clyde-street , Redcliffe Gardens , S . W . ) is acting as Secretary to this Association , and he will be pleased to give any information desired in regard to it .

Presentation To Bro.W.D.P.Turnpenny.

( Continued from Page 41 ) . that honour will ever be our guide . Worshi pful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , permit me again to thank you on behalf of my brethren for your presence here to day . Now , brethren , it is my duty , on behalf of the lodge to tender my thanks to the historian of

the lodge . As you all know Bro . Wilmshurst , who is so enthusiastic in his profession , has compiled this work . The history of the lodge is not only an able literary production , but reflects great credit on his artistic taste . I now askyou , Bro . Wilmshurst , in open lodge , to accept the most grateful acknowledgements of the brethren .

Bros . B . STOCKS , P . M ., and En . HALEY sang the duet — " Lord , cause Thy face , " from Sir M . Costa ' s " Eli . " The DEI ' ' PROV . GRANH MASTER then presented the centenary jewels , making appropriate remarks to each recipient . To the Worshipful Master he remarked that he hoped he might long be spared to wear it . Both Wardens were then presented with jewels , after

which Bro . Wm . Harrop , P . M ., on approaching the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for a similar purpose , received a marked reception from the brethren present . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER said : It gives me infinite pleasure to pin this jewel on your breast . Long may you continue to live to enjoy this , and to give your brethren the benefit of your services .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER announced that the lodge had resolved to present Bro . W . L . Wilmshurst with a gold centenary jewel in recognition of his services in writing the history of the lodge , and asked the Deputy Prov . Grand Master to present it . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER remarked that he was afraid that he did not pay to Bro . Wilmshurst

all the compliments that he owed to him . He felt sure that the brethren were very proud to have so industrious a Mason , and long might he be spared to work for the lodge . Bro . C . WIIEAWILL , P . M ., Charity Member , in moving that the sum of 50 guineas be paid out of the lodge funds to the Institution for Aged Freemasons ,

remarked that if there was one Charity more important than the other , they might fairly say that the Institution for aged Masons was that one . The particular object in proposing this was to do a special honour to themselves b y placing on record a substantial recognition of the claims those Masonic Institutions had upon them , so that it might be taken down to their successors ,

that in the midst of their rejoicings that day they were not altogether unmindful of the needs of many poor brethren who have to avail themselves of that Institution . Without any further remark he begged to move the proposition , and trusted that it would be unanimously passed by the brethren .

The motion was seconded b y Bro . W . v . MITCHELL , P . M ., and carried . After Bro . Haley had sung " Within these walls , " from Mozart's " Zauberflote , " the visitors present tendered to the W . M . congratulations and hearty £ Ood wishes .

Bro . T . B . Fox , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., said : Worshipful Sir and Brethren T am very pleased indeed for having this opportunity of congratulating you as Master of this lodge , and of congratulating the lodge on celebrating its centenary . As Chairman of the Charity Committee of West Yorkshire , I thank yon for the vote which you have been good enough to pass to-night . I

have , through the courtesy of your Secretary , seen your balance sheet . I have no hesitation in saying that it is unique in the history of West Yorkshire Masonry , and so long as I am Chairman of the Charity Committee of the Province I shall often cast a covetous eye on that nice little balance in hand of £ 1100 . I

should like , Worshipful Sir , to mention the fact that Bro . Hedges , the Secretary of the R . M . I . G . is here . At some later period of the evening you will hear something from him as to this Institution . I need hardly say that the Dep . Prov . Grand Master is Treasurer of that Institution .

Bro . W . F . S . MiTiisoN , P . G . Deacon of England , said : I do not know that I can say much more , as I do not wish to detain you ; at any rate , 1 should like to say . 1 few words . I beg to congratulate you , Worshipful Sir , on the high position you to-day hold , and the lodge attaining its one-hundredth year . What you have

done for the Charities in the past is well known . I have had the honour of visiting you many times , and I want to take the opportunity to express my thanks for your very warm welcome , and to bear testimony to the fact that you have always supported the Charity Committee in the great principles of virtue and benevolence . I am indeed grateful for your invitation on this most

auspicious . Bro . HEDHES , Secretary R . M . I . G ., in congratulating the W . M ., said : Worshipful Sir , Wardens , and Brethren , — 1 did not anticipate the honour of addressing you quite so early in the evening . It is to me the greatest pleasure to be here at your centenary meeting and to congratulate the lodge and the Worshipful

Master on having attained to this point in your Masonic history . I can only say that I sincerely trust that the prosperity of this lodge in the past will be extended to the future , and that , so long as time shall be , the Huddersfield Lodge may exist . Speaking very particularly for these Institutions with which I am so intimately connected , more particularly with the one I have the

honour to be Secretary to , I gladly take the opportunity of thanking the brethren of this and other lodges for the very kind and forcible manner in which they have supported these Institutions . I do most heartily thank the Worshipful Master for his reception , and tender you a renewal of my best wishes for the success of this lodge .