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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 .

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THE RITES OF ADONIS. Article 1
MASONIC WORTHIES OF JERSEY. Article 2
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES Article 10
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 11
RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE. Article 11
EAST LANCASHIRE. Article 12
MASONIC MEMS. Article 13
METROPOLITAN. Article 13
PROVINCIAL. Article 14
NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE. Article 15
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 18
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 18
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 18
Poetry. Article 20
MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 6TH, 1868. Article 20
Untitled Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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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 .

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