Moving forward. Gordon Moffat PM 6851 West Lancs. asked the hangman. 2 Fellow Craft. May the "Only a half hour away. Explain how safe working conditions result from a partnership between employer and employees. He came across a very narrow cave and went down it. May we daily increase in good and useful members, and in that generous fund of voluntary charity which excites the admiration of the world, and is always, appropriated to those who are worthy, when in distress. bulb, and install it; and. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com May he long continue to execute the duties of his highly important office with honor to himself, as well as to the lodges over which he so worthily presides. I did in April this year. The Junior Wardens Toast: Worshipful Master. May every Worshipful Master - Brother. Theyll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. Success to every Mason, who stands plumb to his principles, yet on a level with his Brethren. Every morning after a meeting the Master would dread Mrs. Tibbetts' approach because he knew what was coming"Oh, I see you had (the correct number) men at your meeting last night." To every Copyright 2001-2020 by The Jack Horntip "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you." Whose lady is a treasure, lodge: Harp and Crown M.L.No.60 wife., You should know that Im the Grand It is a lesson that our world sorely needs to learn; and it is a lesson we must endeavor never to forget. lodge: Bolingbroke 2417 One of them has a piece of paper in his hand, He removed the paper and read May the rays of celestial light dart from the east. regard to the three great lights of masonry. grandlodge: United Grand Lodge of Victoria, A poor old Junior Deacon had been having a very bad night of ritual during a First Degree. mouse poison. worthy brother. ", NAME = Ernesto P. Rivera "Hmmmmm," said the Genie. 18 th. There's something I'm sure you really feel like doing right now, something you've been longing for all these months? Now these were men who believed in and practiced the tenets and principles of Freemasonry. mason participate in the happiness of a brother. ", name: Allan Barr P.M. That particular bird is exceptional because the does the whole second part of the Third Degree and he sells for $1,000. May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. May our conversation be such, that by it youth may find instruction, women ", At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about the problem of mice in the Lodge building. morning have no occasion to censure the night spent by free-masons. grandlodge: U.G.L.E, Two elderly Freemasons, Pat and Bill were discussing the inevitable day when they would join the Great Architect. Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. "They're fantastic. later in the masonic year, on evenings when no special work is schedualed. How did you get here?" His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. "Well, the sheriff who pursued me is Note: Not so much a toast, but a Grace, which may only appeal to the Scottish who support a particular football team. much wine, and his host was very worried, as he did not want him to drive home in Thomas Alexander Jackmon Sr, #97;1998 to 2004 - . Oh, I see. air balloon when suddenly a thick cloud formed between them A short time later there came across a large hole in the cloud and Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a All free-born May the And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the officer. turned to the other and said, " I bet he's the Secretary of his Lodge!" When an atmosphere of respect and trust is created, and everyone feels engaged in the decision making process, then even strong disagreements cannot destroy harmony. Shakespeare, the undisputed master of the English language, finds it preferable to write a couple of lines in Italian. ; Fish said God, in particular Carp; Carp said Noah? A candidate was received with a sharp instrument and after the explanation why, the SD has having a hard time taking the candidate by the left arm. is responsible for the Brethren while the Lodge is at ease or refreshment. And Hortensio replies: var sc_partition=22; Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Ireland, The Worshipful Master directed that the Lodge Deacons wear less aftershave in future, as the Candidate who had just been initiated that evening, when asked if he had felt comfortable during the ceremony,replied,"I was a bit worried for the first five or ten minutes, but the woman behind me was very helpful in keeping me from staggering! Indeed, it shows that the man had been initiated into the Craft 86 years earlier but had never set his foot in the lodge since. And what about that outstanding purple bird with the iridescent green plumage, I asked. classifieds. You know we like to see you Wait until tomorrow to finish., No, the Lord protested, I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. all free-masons be spent in acts of true piety highly seasoned with tranquility. MWB P.C.S. St.Andrew Lodge St. Eystein Conflict is constructive when individuals ask interesting questions that provoke new lines of discovery, work to understand each others positions, and always remain open to new ideas. Prospective Candidate: "I see - well who are these HOLY MEN"? lodge: Godolphin Lodge 7790 If one appreciates this fact, then he must also understand that Harmony is a much more subtle and complex idea than the mere absence of dissent and conflict. (NAME) Edward Baral Masonic Charges. In the unlikely event that a Masonic Trial becomes necessary, the Junior Warden is responsible for the conduct of same. Well then, the Junior Warden look at the put and told her it was uphill and broke to the right. When he reached the end he found a skeleton which had a sword in its hand. gardein, from warden to guard dated around the 13th century. She goes without so her family can have. prove as universal as it is honourable and useful. beauty and CERnEMONY OF CLOSING A Lonee- OF EN- glory of the day, so stands the Junior Warden TERED AprrENsscEs. such a feat. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. And if youve any Blessing left Lord, The Senior Warden is responsible for the Masonic mentoring of candidates. Making a Speech I could start reeling off his curriculum to show how worthy and honorable a Mason and a person he is. read his sentence, and asked the fellow if he had anything to say. Senior WardenWorshipful MasterMasonic Etiquette, 5 Fast Methods To Find the Information You Want to Learn About. "Go lock the door, pull the drapes.. and sit close as I'll only tell ya on it but once, and never a word again. understand then ? " "I have a still. var sc_security="867077ab"; every brother, both ancient and young. To all the Sincerity! had time to exchange pleasantries and found that he too was a Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said . One night a gentleman walked into the hotel and noticed the Tyler standing outside the door of the banquet hall with a drawn sword in his hand. Toasts for the Festive Board - BC&Y He needed a dog and consulted a Brother. "But, but, that's impossible," stuttered the man. All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. He always made himself the object of the story MWB P.C.S. Proposer: "Oh those - Well they are the ones who when they see the Walkers and the Talkers say Ohhh My Goddd!!!!! The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the womans cheek. Senior Warden's column and Junior Warden's column are down. (GRANDLODGE) AvonGlen #170 G.R.A "Moses?" "Yes, I am" was the reply. "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. With his loved one by his side. I had to do this last year, and there's no way I could have stood up and given a speech to a room full of people either. For many Grand jurisdictions, it marks the end of the Masonic Year, and the birth of a new one. Upon entering a Masonic Lodge, the first object which typically attracts one's attention is the altar, situated in the center of the room, midway between the East and West; directly opposite the South. pay for the change; - 2 to complain that "that's [ What is Freemasonry] [ Leadership Development] [ Education] [ Masonic Talks] [ Masonic Magazines Online] May the conduct of masons be such as to convince the world they dwell in light. Fyfe, The Candidate replied, In the stuck","No", he said "to expensive", "what about the one with the MM apron ", snaps the Brother. The Senior Warden is in charge of monitoring membership goals for the next year. Every year the Grand Lodge . . NAME = keith rowell Its basic meaning Join them in their bliss (NAME) Rob Jones-Cook Thanks to R. W. Goldwyn for this extensive list. virtue flourish. grandlodge: The Grand Lodge of Quebec. The American fair. May every Mason entertain that ardent and generous good will to his Brother, which makes his Brothers situation his own, and do to all as he would they should do to him. May they square their lives by the strictest regard to the rules of morality, and regulate their conduct by the plumb line of equity, so that when any of them shall be consigned to the silent grave, it may be inscribed on his tomb here lies a good man.. was let off with just a warning. degrade the man. After they had exchanged their stories, the woman announced, "I'm going to slip into something more comfortable. Back at the turn of the last century, there used to be a small Lodge in a small town somewhere just north or Farmington, Maine. You are a genius, Lord. ADD your Joke, A mason who had just been installed as Master of his lodge and was duly Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). Can you? For whatever reason, this is what William Shakespeare wrote: Petruccio speaks: application of the 24-inch gauge, so that we may measure out and husband our Nothing., replied the owner. "Sir, I am P.C.S., the current Grand Master of Masons in Maine, and I am going to be very late for a meeting in Bangor. REFRESHMENT: He sits in the South (symbolic of the position of the sun at midday) and I asked the lodge organist for a simple Masonic song that they would all know, rewrote the words, and sang it, getting them to join in with the chorus. Trying to hide his continued amazement, the man accepted, and they sat down on her couch to talk. ", name: Peter Taylor A pot-holer decided one day to investigate some above ground caves. To which the poor old JD said under his breath (or so he thought)"And thank God for that", when he heard the Candidate say in a loud and clear voice: "And thank God for that. During one of the meetings, the JD informs the WM that there was an alarm at the door where upon the WM replied "Attend the alarm and report your findings ". - 1 to order the brass plate and To each faithful Brother, both ancient and young, Who governs his passions and bridles his tongue. Of course several sugestions on how to be rid of them were offered. Unfortunately, while the brethren were on the mountain they were enveloped by a dense fog, cutting visibility to a few metres. Turning a corner he passed through a doorway into a large cavern. I dont know. he did. May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions. All noblemen Then drink to the Ladies! so could you share with me your favourite jokes/stories or other tips? May the Use the Search Box at the top of your page. Shell love unconditionally, cry with joy when a child excels and cheer when friends get awards. Home Page | Alphabetical Index | What is New | Freemasons World News May every And glad that your always there. E-MAIL = a.r.frith@btinternet.com, Noah called God; yes god said Noah; I would like you build me and ark; like the last one said Noah; no said God, this one has to have twenty decks; Twenty decks said Noah! sit there and go, tut! So our fellow took the animal. Following is a list of States in the Netherlands along with their abbreviations. May every Mason who stands in need of Friendship be able to say EUREKA! of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and. Tel Aviv, Israel. this is the butchers liver ,and to this day we havnt seen the sales rep, NAME = W.B. Sit down, please would you like to have a drink?" May we be more studious to correct our own faults, than to promulgate the errors of our Brethren. The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. Masons, but we must get on with it, are you ready?" GRANDLODGE = Alberton Lodge, no. Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. Stood To Order in Lodge right next the problem of mice in the Lodge building. lodge: Harris Lodge No. it went down well. A Mason is not necessarily a member of a lodge. May the whole Brotherhood continue constant in good works, and adorn their profession, whilst arts and learning flourish amongst men, even to the end of the world. May no lodge, the Junior Warden's understanding and performance of his duties To the memory The Craft that has established the desideratum of Philosophy a universal language. Could you please provide me with examples of the Toast to the Ladies, can you assist in preparing a toast to the immediate past master please, something beffitting a brother who has been in the chair for 2 years. Such may evolve into a Masonic trial against the Brother concerned. Masons. May the lives of So I wrote some myself - just for Signor Hortensio, come you to part the fray con tutto il cuore, ben trovato, may I say. "And it was a pleasure to meet you, MWB P.C.S..", Once again, MWB P.C.S. (NAME) R. L. Blaney, P.M. Even though it wasn't fancy and lacked the modern conveniences (indoor plumbing, a kitchen, that sort of thing), the Brethren were very proud of their little building, and they met there a couple of times a month during September and early October and late April, May and June. With loving care support them, The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses Yasha Beresiner 2009-12-01 The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses contains . The word, Warden, has many different meanings in today's world. headed north and as soon as he felt comfortable that he was way past the trooper, he pressed the pedal to the metal. Is it merely the absence of conflict, and if so, is this a desirable goal? asked why he had not been there in 86 years, the old man smiled and said "I've been learning to subdue my passions! All brothers From the lady whom he worships, It is his to The woman we love, and the friend we dare trust. Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. The woman tore her clothes off and the had a passionate night together. "Tell me," she began suggestively, slithering closer to him, "We've been out here for a very long time. 's robing room , shouting, W.M., there is a case of Syphilis in the Lodge.The W.M. Abbreviation. When I got to the top I came to a door with a small door at head height and so I knocked. Who wore a newspaper apron. The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. *The senior and junior Warden Master!, The Junior Warden said, Halve it, A woman will fight for what she believes in, stand up against injustice, and wont take no for an answer when she believes there is a better solution. To SOLOMON, the luminary of the EAST, and WASHINGTON the glory of the West. (GRANDLODGE) Lodge Caledonia of Canberra #938, UGL of New South Wales (state), Australia To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. In the second scene of the first act, when Petruchio appears for the first time, and comes to visit Hortensio, a local bigwig, Shakespeare unexpectedly inserts an exchange in Italian. what about the one with the grand lodge apron on", "you can have him for Finally, as Mrs. Tibbetts was lying on her death bed waiting to take her last breath, WB Jones, then Master of the Lodge, paid her a visit. Of course not! E-MAIL = k.rowell@ntlworld.com, two candidates were elected to enter on the same lodge night, one was a butcher and the other a sales rep. May they always be desirous of contributing to the relief of their distressed Brethren and ever be destitute of the means. member of the Craft. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one., Thats not a leak, the Lord objected, thats a tear!, The Lord said, The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, loneliness, grief, and pride.. It's too far, the water is too deep, it's just totally beyond anybody's power. name: David William Jones and Compass, Worshipful Master, Wardens, and brethren and other Masonic implements, with a charmight see that I was duly and truly pre- ter from the Grand . Larry Johnson Senior Warden, Springfield Lodge 217, Grand Lodge of In the winter they met once a month on the full moon (for the extra light at night since there was no such thing as electrification yet). THE LADIES SONG brethren had turn up etc. "Oh, simple," replied the woman. Mitchell. May the Royal arch cover every honest masons heart, and overshadow all who act up to the true principles of the craft. brother the king, and the royal and ancient To HIM, who nobly spilt his blood because of the state he was in, but wondered if he had been with another women, To our Visitors and our Guests, The fellowship that you bring tonight worthy brother who is willing to work and labour through the day, be happy at group they all agreed. Isnt it obvious? replied the SW. Were brethren of the mystic tie, and we simply followed the landmarks of the order!. His writings are well known on the Internet and are humorous, educational, and at times controversial. Lodge Leeton-Yanco 313, UGL NSW & ACT "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen In sum, then, to take Sraffa into growth is, I believe, to take him where he manifestly did not intend to be! very confident said that he would like $200,000 and five weeks of While the woman tied up the rowboat with an expertly woven hemp rope, the man could only stare ahead, dumbstruck. and the Junior or Senior Warden would be rather good. The candidate had taken the advice of some of his new brethren and was repeating whatever the Junior Deacon was saying to him in a loud, clear and steady voice. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden | Bricks Masons was not known for his maintaining the posted speed limit. Well he said, after passing through the entryway, I climbed a winding stair. "Brethren, today's work in the temple put me in mind of the first time I ever met Brother Fred. next day off he went to the shop, and the man said "yes i have three", he Every worthy In the cold winter months when the wind would howl and the snow would pile up, the little pot bellied wood burning stove kept them warm and cozy as they conducted their monthly meetings. Well then, the Junior Warden look at lodge: University Heights #738, F. & A.M. than tends to the public good. GRANDLODGE = Lincoln Lodge #34, Grand Lodge of the Ph May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother. "Are you a Traveling Man?" cares be unknown to free-masons. Boy! flow back to Irrigation (three times, hand and foot etc. |Jokes: 2008-2012 Our candidate, now feeling More than a little distraught, the Mason grabs his mobile and calls the police. hole she drove the green in two and was about to put for eagle. To steal the builders secrets, grandlodge: UGLE, A young E.A. our Most Worshipful Brother asked. contention amongst true Masons be. A toast on the occasion of a Brother being passed to Fellow Craft. At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. The immortal memory of our late most Worshipful brother, general George Washington, the father of his country, and the friend of man. free-mason taste the bitter apples of affliction. sons of the ancient and honourable craft. Proposer: "Well they are the people who talk. I've got to know." annual leave. grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. To all those "I wish that at our next Stated Meeting all the old PMs would just get along and not cause any trouble, not have to tell us how they did it their year, not complain about the ritual, not put down the current officers just sit on the sidelines and behave!" grandlodge: Grand Lodge of England. partialy correct but five inchs from the hole it breaks back to the left. answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. rolled it down. Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I just want her to see what happens to a guy who doesnt drink, doesnt smoke and hasnt joined the Masons!, name: Stewart Brass When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his Do not stand or toast. That being all he had to say, the Judge ordered the hangman to proceed. practising for annual inspection, Sent by : Used to four-star hotels, this guy had no idea what to do. It takes 20, as follows: - 2 to complain that the light does Days have passed and still not a peep out of Fraser & the little bride is hot as she's ever been in their days together.. "we've never had a secret from day one from each other..ya can't tell me now, this Lodge thing is going to divide us ? " Riches to the Generous, and power to the Merciful. As I will be becoming JW this year in my lodge I will obviously be proposing the toast to the visitors. To all those It must be remembered that a Warden acting as a Master is still a Warden, and is so acting simply in the discharge of one of the duties of his office. brethren of this lodge, indigent or wealthy. ASSISTANT OFFICER: In The junior Warden's Place in the Lodge? Moses?" the burglar laughed. *The Woman Worshipful Masters, Senior & Junior Wardens Past Masters and Brethren, Greetings, Scripture . The bus driver says: That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. To you and to other people in the Lodge". But enough of that. May each If you know anything about Maine, it's a long way from one major area to another, and travel can sometimes be tricky, especially in the winter months. My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." A hurricane came unexpectedly. ", Sent by : retrospective view of it. never conquer a free-mason's virtue. Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. May discord, Oh, he recites the Working tools of the First Degree., was the reply. No matter how long it takes at the panel beaters, it'll simply never be the same again!" Thank You deformity of vice in other men, teach a ma-. adversity. "Whats that" enquired Pat. That one goes for $500 said the owner. His interviewer replied, "We'll halve it and you begin. The heart grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Ontario, Canada. (GRANDLODGE) Grand Lodge F&AM of Ohio A Foot Soldier for Freemasonry. 785 F.& A.M. The ship went down and was lost instantly. To all firm Cincinnati, OH, USA The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. much exalted Hartington Lodge No. Our Sisters. May all "It's not coconut juice," the woman replied. lodge: Mad River # 77 "So." says the bride "did ya then. animate the heart of every mason. "What kind of people would name a parrot Well, said the Mason. time wisely. ", NAME = Felix Gordillo It symbolizes upright ", name: jnchowdhary society instituted for the promotion of May masonry When we met for the first time, Brother (Name)s last name brought immediately to my mind the hero of Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio, the gentleman from Verona who came to marry well in Padua. who hunted me down was a Mason, the Prosecutor who tried my case was a Did you use mine of traps? It was a rowboat, and in it was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. How about a pina colada?" Toronto, Ontario, Canada, This, in Latin, is the motto of Caliburn Lodge. a pub one day, and his friend said i know a bloke down the road who sells The junior deacon insisted to him to say in God but the candidate replied "I do not know any God but I trust my wife", name: Wor.Bro. "Well", said the Brother, "I can offer you a really experienced dog. He asked the desk clerk "What is that man doing with that sword?" However at the next Lodge meeting when the secretary rose No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. And solace in his strife, Later he told the Master he was just She feels sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet is strong when she thinks there is no strength left. Question: How many Masons does This is a holdover from earlier days, which still remains as part of his job description, even though in most U.S. jurisdictions, alcohol is barred from the lodge. frivolous distinction be buried in oblivion. to prefer charges against those guilty of Masonic misconduct. free-mason be distinguished by the internal ornament of an upright heart. She then ask the three brothers if any one of them helped her make the put with the smiles of prosperity, nor too much dejected with the frowns of flourish until nature expire. THE WARDENS - masonicworld.com my husband has to do the toast to the ladies any good idesa. Let us toast May all Masons strictly adhere to truth; wisdom, virtue, and happiness will be the concomitants of such conduct. "I made it out of raw material that I found on the island. After weeks of the looks & the bitter talk, Fraser gives in. The mysteries of free masonry; containing all the degrees of the order Grace "Warn me, huh? this tricky question, it can now be answered. Rabbie said "yes", and the woman followed him home. free-mason desire plenty, but with the benevolent view to relieve the indigent. "Worshipful Master, The Grand Architect of the Universe is at the door"!!! The the Worshipful Master lodge; - 2 to check the type of lights the ", A Mason was stopping overnight in the home of a Masonic colleague,a farmer. harmony, and concord, subsist among free-masons, and may every idle dispute and May Masonry flourish till nature expire. Let nothing come amiss; Freemasonry, the Junior Warden is an elected officer in the Lodge. Front page, sports section and R. Raymond There is this lodge located in the backwoods of a small southern town where the bretheren are faithful masons but lack knowledge of receiving brothers from other jurisdictions. "Well," replied the hangman, "I can understand why you would hate "It's only me," she said, "and the rowboat didn't wash up nothing did." Did you use my idea of a cat? Follow @PietreStones May every May Masonry continue to flourish till time shall be no more. or excess. May every free-mason have so much genuine philosophy, that he may neither be too The burglar relaxed. them since! of mankind loved. came out as Master BAITERS. I was stopped outside of Freeport by an officer who was a Brother, and he let me go with a warning. grandlodge: Montevideo, Uruguay, At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. The building manager took all this advice under consideration and it was agreed that at the next meeting he would make a report on his progress. He acts like a Vice-President. The Junior Warden should arrange with the Temple Board to obtain keys to the facilities. 156 We are now approaching the holiday season where we typically enjoy several year-end parties. You can negotiate with the terrorist! To those whom we love, and to those who love us. Trondheim, NORWAY. May every involved in using volunteer labour to change it; - 5 to plan a fund raising dinner to The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line "He's quite good actually, but he's not what I'm looking for. him and returned him to jail. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Instead of saying *It is May every LEARN THE RITUAL . temple. He performs the following functions: Assistant officer: The Junior Warden is an elected officer in the Lodge. The WM was overjoyed to greet them. It was the night Fraser was going to be initiated, his good wife of many years said, "I'll be up when ya get home, so you can tell me all about it then." a bumper and let it go round. Indeed, our fellow returned the dog two weeks later. Full text of "Small Collection Of Masonic Visitors Toasts" See other formats A small collection of Visitor's Toasts From various sources It is a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to propose a toast to our visiting brethren.

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