Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE GOOD . AVe have to record the death of Bro . George Good , aged 47 , who died at Newton-upon-Ayr , on the llth of March . Bro . Good was the representative of one of the oldest families in the parish , and one of the most zealous and accomplished Freemasons in Ayrshire . In this bereavement the Lodge Ayr Kilwinning ,

No . 124 , and Royal Arch Chapter Kilwinning Ayr ( No . 80 ) have sustained a loss irreparable : of the former , Bro . Good was a Past Master—of the latter , a Past First Principal ; and for correctness of style and impressiveness in conferring the degrees of St . John ' s and Royal Arch Masonry he had few equals . He was also an office-bearer in the Ayr Priory of Knights Templar

( No . 4 ) . To great integrity and a highly cultivated mind he united an affability of manner that won him a host of warm friends . Bro . Good had been ailing for a twelvemonth past , but acutegrief forthe recent and somewhat sudden death of a beloved daughter , and a severe cold caught a fortnight ago accelerated the progress of the disease , to which while but in the midtime of

life he lias had to succumb . His firmness in the hoar of dtath and simple yet earnest faith in the Redeemer harmonised well with his Masonic character . Stretching forth his- arm a few minutes before death , and feeling with his own finger the ominously flickering movements ofthe pulse , wish a consciousness that the hour of his departure had come , he calmly bestowed a

blessing upon his only surviving child , with whom and with the wife of his youth and other dear relatives and friends , be took a last farewell , and with the words of prayer upon his lips closed his eyes in death—leaving the Craft to mourn the loss of an esteemed brother , tho community an honourably-independent citizen , and his family an affectionate and devoted husband and father .

Fine Arts.

FINE ARTS .

Mr . William Tegg has just published a three-quarter length portrait of the ILW . Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , in full Masonic costume . The engraving , hy G . S- Shury , has evidently been carefully attended to , and the likeness of his lordship , who is represented standing with his hand on the Sacred Law , is

excellent—far better than that in the hall—because evidently , takeiifrotnamorerecentportrait . Theportrait is dedicated to the brethren of the mystic tie , and will form an appropriate decoration to the lodge-room , whilst it will also , doubtless , find a place on the walls of the private residence of many a brother , the price , only 5 s ., placing

it within the reach of all . "We have also received from Bro . _ Nceley , on one large sheet , a pictorial ' gtude to the Holy Bible , dedicated to the religious public , especially parents , guardians , and students . It is rich in the chronology and genealogy of the Bible , and there being an excellent map of the

countries alluded to iu Holy Writ , will prove a valuable aid to the memory . It also contains a vast amount of Masonic information , especially in the illustrations , which should recommend it to the attention of the brethren . We have but one fault to find Avith it , and that a curious one—it gives us no clue to where it is published .

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A PAISE friend is like the shadow on the sun-dial , appearing in sunshine but vanishing in shade .

Obituary.

Obituary .

A MASON'S JEAVELS . By BEO . JOHN K . HAH , , Providence , United States . We greet within our lodge to-night , These jewels precious in our sight , AVhich oftener shed their cheerful light AVithin our happy home . Their influence may we ever feel

, Prompt to respond when they appeal , And cherish them in woe or weal , AVherever we may roam . With woman's smiles upon our band , AVe here beneath this banner stand , Presented by her gentle hand , AVhich soothes the aching head .

And here we pledge her , one and all , Now gathered in this sacred Hall , That this pure emblem shall recall The halo she has shed . Cheered by these beams from woman's eyes , A glorious Temple here shall rise , Reflecting light from Eastern skies

, And spreading South and West . And though debarred here to engage In AVork with Gavel , Square or Gauge , Her form ' s impressed on every page Of each true Mason ' s breast . And as he from his labour goes

, To seek refreshment and repose , 'Tis then her labour she bestows , Nor tires in acts to please . And may we oft ' ner meet her here , The labours of our lodge to cheer , Till in that Grand Lodge we appear , And all from labour cease .

The Parting.

THE PARTING .

¦ Shere is a pang which friends must feel , When doomed to part ; The gay " farewell" cannot conceal Their gift of heart . Full oft a friendship—scarcely known—In parting is contest , By prayers of " pleasure" fondly breath'd By tliose who love us best .

There is a smile—a freezing smile—AVe often view , Playing around the lips of those AVho hid * ' adieu . ;' But ah ! how it belies the heart , How chilling it appears , When dancing round the eyes of friends ,

And quivering ' mid their tears . There is a tear—full oft restrained , By manly pride , But which will down the conscious cheek In secret glide . And yet , how oft , when hearts ^ too full In aught to find relief .

Those soothing tears of sorrow fall , And drown each new-bovn grief . There is a balm , a parting bliss , That friends adore , It is the hope in future years , They'll meet once more . It steals within the aching breast ,

Like dew along the flower ; Revives each wither'd thought therein , And brightens life's dull hour .