Masonic Worthies Of Jersey.

burial-ground of the Town Church , St . Helier , erected in memory of three brethren—James Menmure , Robert Gallon , and John Pirnie—who appear to have died in 1812 . In the same burialground there is a tombstone surmounted by a

variety of Masonic emblems , which is inscribed as— " To the sacred memory of Edward Wright , gentleman , late ensign of the 12 th R . V . Battalion , who departed this life February 7 th , 1824 , aged 69 years . "

Visitors to Jersey are always struck with the size and beauty of the shops . The two largest establishments are those of Messrs . Voisin , Bisson , and Co . and Messrs . De Gruchy and Sons . The founders of both these firms have been connected

with the Craft . There appeared in the Freemasons ' Magazine sometime ago a notice of an entertainment 3 given by the late Bro . De Gruchy to his employes on the occasion of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the existence of his firm . Bro . Voisin has , with creditable liberality , established a club among his clerks and assistants

which possesses the advantage of a news-room , and in connection with which there are carried on private theatricals , concerts , penny readings , and popular lectures . We are informed that Bro . Voisin has in this way succeeded in developing

considerable histrionic and literary ability , and he has at all events won the warm esteem of his employes by these efforts for their welfare . Such brethren are an honour to the Craft . Bro . F . A . Godfray , Registrar-General for the

States of Jersey , was for several years Grand Secretary , and , on retiring from office , the Provincial Grand Lodge accorded him an eulogistic vote of thanks , resolving at the same time that the resolution in question should be written on vellum

framed , and presented to Bro . G . Bro . E . M . Lotb , F . C . O ., the W . M . of the Mechanics' Lodge , is a gentleman of considerable eminence in the musical profession . Under his conductorship the Jersey Musical Society—which , by the way , meets at the Masonic Temple—has become highly successful .

At present the foreign residents in Jersey includes Bro . General Bulharyn , a distinguished Polish patriot . The General has achieved a reputation as an author as well as a soldier , and his name is "familiar as a household word" in the

mouths of Poles and Hungarians , Bro . Bulharyn was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry at Besancon , in France .

Masonic Worthies Of Jersey.

The brethren in Jersey possess a lively recollection of the visit of Bro . Lord Graves , who , during his stay , became somewhat notorious . Among other eccentricities , his Lordship was accustomed to drive a four-in-hand excursion-car

round the island . We hacl great pleasure in making the acquaintance of Bro . the Rabbi Hanau , Librarian of La Cesaree Lodge , and found him a most enthusiastic Craftsman , possessing a deep insight into the

mysteries of the Order . Our esteemed Bro . the Rabbi Hanau gave us an interesting fact in Jewish and Masonic history . He stated that in 1492 a number of Jews were expelled from Spain , who , previous to and after their expulsion , practised

our rites and ceremonies . Accepting this to be true , it fully refutes those who have argued that speculative Masonry dates only from the eighteenth century .

Bro . John Oatley , of Jersey is undoubtedly a Mason of Masons . He has twice been initiated as Master Mason ; twice taken the Mark degree— - once in an English and once in an Irish lodge ; and twice been exalted to the Royal Arch . To

crown all , he was simultaneously elected Worshipful Master of two lodges—La Ce ' sarc ' e and St . Aubin ' s . Bro . Oatley is also an Odd Fellow , a Forester , and a Shepherd , and would be glad to become an Ancient Druid if he had the

opportunity . In Masonry he is most enthusiastic , and is seldom " found wanting" at meetings . At a moment ' s notice , he is prepared to conduct any of the ceremonies in English or French .

Bro . Sergeant-Major Tracy , of Tarborough Lodge is , we are informed , a highly-accomplished Mason , and we have heard many commendations of his proficiency in the Craft . Bro . Captain Thomas Saumarez—a cadet of the

noble family of which Lord De Saurnarez is chief —was at one time a very active Mason . Capt . Saumarez has served with great distinction in the Royal Navy . Without further extending our remarks , we

have said enough of the province of Jersey to show that the pure light of Masonry shines with undiminished radiance within her borders . J . A . H .

EVERY parent is like a looking-glass for iiis children to dress themselves by ; therefore parents should take oure to keep the glass bright and clean , not dull and spotted , as their good example is a rich inheritance for the rising generation .