Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

BRITISH , FOREIGN , AND COLONIAL . THE LATE PROV . G . M . OF CORNWALL . — Onr Devon brethren have shown very kind and gratifying sympathy concerning the great loss

which the Freemasons of Cornwall have recently experienced . The meeting of the P . G . Lodge of Devon was held on Thursday at Torquay , when Bro . Moore , P . D . P . G . M ., referred to the

loss Masons had sustained in the death of their beloved brother , Augustus Smith , the P . G . M . of Cornwall . Giving a most interesting sketch of his life , he shewed how beneficial his rule had

been , both socially and Masonically ; that under his government the Masons of the province of Cornwall had flouiished and increased , and socially the inhabitants of the Scillv Isles had been

redeemed from poverty , and raised in the scale of intelligence and position . The D . P . G . Master followed with some equally eulogistic remarks , and the P . G . Master , after speaking on the

subject , proposed the sending a letter to the G . Lodge of Cornwall , expressive of their sympathy with them in their loss . So well had Bro . Smith carried

out his duties that he left a difficult task for any brother succeeding him . The proposition was carried unanimously .

BRO . TIIOMVS YOUNG . —The well known and much admired vocalist , whose singing it has been for a many years a pleasure to listen to , and whose kindness and amiability endeared him to

all who knew him , died suddenly on Monday morning , August 12 th , of Augina pectoris . By his death , a Widow and Seven Children , two of them under five years of age , are left

almost unprovided for . This fact , it is believed , has only to be made known to induce those friends who knew Mr . Young in his lifetime , to render assistance in alleviating the present

circumstances of the family he has left behind him . A . Calkin Lewis , Esq ., 7 , Furnival ' s Inn , E . G ., lias kindly consented to act as Treasurer , anil Subscriptions may be forwarded to him .

POMKROY s DEMOCRAT AND BRO . T . G . lis HALL . —The Alasonic Department of this widely circulated New York paper is temporarily stts pended , in consequence of Bro , Tisdall ' s ill

health . The leave of absence tendered him b y Bro . Mark M . Pomeroy ( the spirited proprietor ) , has been accepted , and it is not unlikel y the vacation will extend over a period of some months .

We trust that the change of air , and cessation from labour , will soon restore Bro . Tisdall , and that ere long the department will be resumed and carried on with its wonted vigour . We

lament the present lapse of the Masonic page also , because our friendly discussion respecting the Mark Degree was not concluded . We had asked a few questions of importance , and had hoped

that the question would have been finally settled down this month . However , so long as the present arrangement will benefit the health of the Masonic Editor of Pomeroy ' s Democrat , we shall be the last to complain .

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( sold by all chemists and perfumers at is . fxl . per box " completely destroy and remove these animalculie , and also preserve and beautify the teeth . Prepared only by Messrs . Gabriel , the old established dentists , 64 , Ludgate Hill , and 5 6 , llarley-strcet , Cavendish-square , London , where they practise their unique system of painless dentistry .

Poetry.

Poetry .

THE FREEMASONS' SONG . BY WILLIAM BROCKIE . AIR •. — " The Merry Masons . " O the merry Mason ! I love the merry Mason !

We'll toast the merry Mason , of artists the chief !

His hard horny hand rears monuments grand ; His heart soft and bland stops the fountains of trrief .

Our craft tried their skill at the building of Babel , Though then but raw journeymen tramping about ?

Uieir ambition was great , to build to heavens gate , And but for stern Fate , they'd have done it , no doubt .

If I had wings , I would fl y to Jerusalem ; There on the Temple are yet to be seen

The compass and square the Freemasons used there , In big blocks of marble cut clever and clean .

The huge walls of Tiryns were built b y Freemasons ,

Who lived before Noah went into the Ark ; On Dian ' s proud fane , to light brought again , Still traces remain of the Freemasons' mark .

Time would quite fail me to sing of Semiramis , Cheops , Cephrenes , Nimroud , and Rustani , Whose fame aye shall last , for structural taste , And light tip the Past , like a bright oriflamme .

We read it was Cain who built the first city ; Allowing" it were , was it not a good work ? That man merits praise who knows how to raise A roof weather-proof , be he Christian or Turk .

Our craft has built temples for every reli gion , Mosques , churches , pagodas , and joss-houses

too ; The Freemason heeds not the cut of men ' s creeds , If he only succeeds to his Art to be true .

The world is our country , our motto humanity ; Shrivel the heart that is niggard'and close !

Our friends , all brave souls , on Art ' s master rolls ; And onl y knaves , fools , scamps and idlers our foes .

Whatever we turn to , we aim at perfection , — Utility , elegance , grandeur combined . Tower , cottage -and hall , roof , •window and wall In stone must embody the dream of the mind .

Then here s to the Mason , the merry Freemason ? The gallant Freemason , of artists the chief !

Whose hard horny hand rears monuments grand , Whose heart soft and bland stops the fountain of grief .

Bro . Edmund Yates , the eminent author , has met with a hearty recep . ion in' America—the principal literati and scientific notables of New

York in connection with the Lotus Club being the first to tender him the right hand of fellowship .

Instruction In South Wales.

INSTRUCTION IN SOUTH WALES .

By the exertions of Bio . Edward Bradford , Prov G . Supt . of Works , W . M ., the first Lodge of Instruction ( for a number of years ) , was held at the Masonic Hall , Swansea , on the the iotli inst ., at 7 " , 90 , p . m .

1 he new Lodge of Instruction will be held under the auspices of the Indefatigable Lodge . No . ^ 2 37 . The sections of the 1 st degrees were worked by W . Bro . Bradford , W . M ., and W . Bro . D . Williams , P . Prov . G . S ., 18 ° , in their usual

masterly manner . The various answers were given in a highly satisfactory manner by W . Bro . L . Tulloch , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Bro . W . E . Brown , S . W ., 18 ° ; Bro . Robinson , D . C . ; Bro / Bullerwell , J . D . ; Bro . Shaddick . I . G ., and Bro . Maggs , 18 ° ,

and attentively listened to b y the members of the lodge , and several visiting brethren . Several members of the Provincial Grand Lodge were present and expressed themselves highly gratified with the opportunity thus presented to the members of the Craft in South

Wales of becoming thoroughly acquanted with the beauties of Freemasonry as contained in the lectures and of making an advancement in Masonic knowledge as can only to be obtained by attending lodges of Instruction . The lodge was closed in perfect harmany at 0 / 30 .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending' Friday , September 27 , 1872 The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges anil Chapters of any change in place or time of meeting ' .

SATURDAY * SEPT . 21 . Lodge 1364 , Earl of Zetland , St . Thomas's Hall , Hackney , lted Cross Conclave , Yilliers , No . 9 , Northumberland Arms Hotel , Islevvorth . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby . New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . S . Dilley , Preceptor .

Sphinx Lodge of Instruction ( 1329 ) , Castle Tavern , Canibenvell-road , at 7 30 ; Bros . Thomas and Worthington . Preceptors . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , at S ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Manchester Lodge of instruction , Yorkshire Grey , London Street , Fiuroy-square , at S ; Bro Ash , P . M ., Preceptor .

MONDAY , SEPT . 23 . Strong Man Lodge c Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro . James Terry , Preceptor . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , I-Ia . Yerstock-fo . iU , at 8 -, Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Milceiid-ro . id , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Pieceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse anil Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 j Bro . J . K . Staccy , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Willcy , P . M . 1155 , Pieceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun

Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Pieceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ^ 297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-Hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W , Lindus , Preceptor .

TUESDAY , SEPT . 24 . Audit Committee , Girls' School , at 2 . 30 . Lodge 141 , Faith , Andctton ' s Hotel , Fleet-sL . „ 1 S 6 , Industry , Freemasons' Mall . „ 1158 , Southern Star , Montpclier Tavern , Walworth . „ 1 348 , Ebury , Morpeth Arms Tavern , Millbank .

Sydney Lodge of Instruction , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 8 ; Bro . John Thomas ,

Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Refreshment Rooms , Victoria-sf ( opposite Westminster Palace Hotel ) at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 : Bro . T . 1 . Barnes , !' . M ., Preceptor .

Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) , Knights of St . John Tavern , St . John ' s Wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker . Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 . Bro . J . Saunders , Preceptor . Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 .