Fig.1 Percy Franklin Jaynes grave, St. Peter's Quamichan
Percy Franklin Jaynes (1850-1920) was a member of Ymir Lodge, No.31.
He was born on Gloustershire, England.
We will do more research on Bro. Percy Franklin Jaynes and post what we find.
Here is a brief biographical sketch of Brother percy Franklin Jaynes taken from Temple Lodge, No. 33 records and local newspaper reports of his death and funeral:
“...The Worshipful Master announced that this Communication had been called by him for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late Brother Percy Franklin Jaynes of Ymir Lodge, No. 31, Ymir, B.C.
The burial service was then proceeded with and the Lodge repaired to St. Peter’s Churchyard, Quamichan and then formed in procession and repairing to the grave with the solemn honour of Freemasonry interred the mortal remains of our departed Brother. This duty performed the procession re-formed and returned to the Lodge.
Before proceeding to the graveyard the Secretary on the motion of Wor. Bro. Peterson seconded by Wor. Bro. Prevost and duly carried was instructed to notify Ymir Lodge, No. 31 of the proceedings and to convey the condolences of this Lodge on the death of our Brother.
On the motion of Wor. Bro. Dwyer seconded by Bro. Dykes the Secretary was also directed on behalf of the Lodge to convey to the relatives of our late Brother the deep sympathy of this Lodge in their bereavement.....”
Source: Temple Lodge, No.33 Minute Book, Meeting of 5 January 1920
Fig. 2 Percy Franklin Jaynes grave, St. Peter's Quamichan
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During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has some interesting Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, shown at left.......................
Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers and writers..............