Masonic Worthies Of Jersey.

brethren , having successfully carried it through a time of much trouble and difficulty with a rare display of judgment , decision , and firmness , yet with kindness and moderation . In truth , by such a lino of conduct , he had proved himself a genuine Freemason in principle and practice . " From what we ourselves witnessed of Bro . John Durell ' s

wording' of the ceremonies , we consider this praise only due to that gentleman , and we may add that his courtesy to visiting brethren is exceedingly gratifying . It was eminently characteristic of Bro . Durell ' s life and character that

when tho brethren wished to present him . with a valuable Masonic jewel he preferred that the money raised for the purpose should be devoted to the benefit of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , of which he is a Life Governor . The

family of Durell is of great antiquity , and has included Bailiffs of Jersey , Generals , and other distinguished persons . Numerous manifestations of respect have also been awarded to Bro . J . T . du Jardin , including

a testimonial from the Provincial Grand Lodge , in recognition of long and arduous services as Grand Treasurer , and an elegant jewel voted by the Farmer ' s Lodge . Bro . Du Jardin was one of the noble-hearted band who , amid evil and good

report , prosecuted the great work of building the Temple to successful termination . We were indebted for much valuable information to Bro .

Henry du Jardin , who was initiated in Mechanics ' Lodge in 1820 . This brother has a livel y recollection of visiting the Leinster , the Fortitude , and other defunct lodges . Having had occasion to call on Bro . . Du Jardin at his residence , we found that

m iiis own neighbourhood he was better known by the honourable appellation of the " Old Freemason " ' than by his patronymic . Jersey has frequently been visited by brethren of eminence . We have alluded to Lord

YarxOi'Ougii s visit , and tho change of the name of . he Farmer ' s Lodge in honour of his Lordship . Ero . Tih ' . i ace Napoleon came to Jersey in his yacht i few v-jJii's ago , and , although unable to attend a . edge meeting , our Imperial brother entered into 'yy yG ' y conversation with . Bro . J . T . Du Jardin

rally a little sensation excited as he stalked into the room and took his seat among the visitors . " The brethren decided at once to offer Bro . Brice the use of the Temple for a seance , and also invited " the Giant Anak" to a complimentary supper .

It is noteworthy that Bro . Tom Thumb has also visited these provinces . It is always pleasant to see Masonry handed down from father to son . Sydney Smith had a witticism that it was " hereditary in some families

not to have children , " and it is certainly remarkable that there are not more instances of Masonic ancestry . While in Jersey we had the pleasure of meeting Bro . the Rev . A . P . H . Trewman , M . A ..

Vicar of Ilminster and P . Prov . G . Chap , for Somersetshire , who is connected with a wellknown West of England family which has numbered many distinguished Craftsmen . In 1777 Bro . R . Trewman , W . M . of Union Lodge , Exeter ,

published a work entitled "The Principles of Masonry Delineated , " which was referred to iu the Freemasons' Bevieio for 1844 as " a compilation of the practical working of that period , which even now may be consulted with advantage . " We trust

that our excellent brother , the Rev- A . Trewman , when the time comes , may celebrate among the Craft the centenary , of his ancestor ' s services to Masonry , and we are sure the brethren in Jersey will esteem him all the more because he has

inherited his attachment to our Order . Among those who have laboured hard in promotion of the Craft in this province must be mentioned , in addition to those already enumerated , Bros . Colonel E . C . Malet De Carteret

( of whom we have previously written ); Dr . Kitchener , P . M . of Eoyal Alfred Lodge , and P . Prov . G . Deacon ; Judge Gibaut ; Philip Binet , Prin , Z . of La Cesaree Chapter ; Le Quesne ; and P . W . Benham , W . M . of the Cassarean Lodge of

Mark Masters . When the English Mark Lodge was established , through the exertions of Bro- Dr . Hopkins and others , valuable assistance was rendered by Bro . Dr . Blood , W . M . of the Irish Lodge Justice , and also by Bro . Grimmond , of that

lodge , both of whom have had the honour to be elected honorary members of the Cesarean Lodge . Bro . P . W . Benham has served as Grand Warden of the province , and has received more than one testimonial of respect from the brethren .

In the Freemasons' Magazine for October Sth , 1861 , Bro . Wm . Kelly , D . P . G . M . Leicester , directed attention to a Masonic gravestone in the

met olacr Craftsmen during his stay . Tho list of Masonic visitors to the Channel Lslr . ncls includes Bro . Brice , "the tallest man in Suropo "; said to have been nearly Sft . in stature . vviien Hi-o . Brice visited La Cesaree Lodge on the JSfch June , 1866 , it is said that there was " natu-