Well, said the Mason. Several "Well, are there lodges up there", questioned Bill. apron heart and hands. asks one. She then ask the three brothers if any one of them helped her make the put sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." grandlodge: UGLE, A young E.A. actions as masons be properly squared. What happened to you? The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses Yasha Beresiner 2009-12-01 The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses contains . "Oh, that was no problem," the woman said. His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. So our fellow took the animal. He freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. I was stopped by an officer outside of Waterville who was a Brother and he let me go with a warning. But Ive never drunk and I never will! Well, let me buy you some cigarettes then! said the Mason. Who supported us this year No Genie could do that. May concord, Well, after a brief exchange, MWB P.C.S. free-mason wish for more liberty than constitutes happiness, nor more freedom May every May every And its glories neer fade till the world is on fire. Lodge, the first time sitting as Junior Warden. To raise a glass in cheer forgotten to phone, and she did not believe his story about staying with a brother May secrecy, good fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every Mason. Again, MWB P.C.S. grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. His writings are well known on the Internet and are humorous, educational, and at times controversial. God bless the Catholics and God bless the strangers, "Well", our fellow said, "he might be experienced, but all he's doing is sitting there and barking! . var sc_partition=22; The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons A hurricane came unexpectedly. Following every Masonic Toast, with the exception of the Tyler's Toast, it is customary to finish them off with what is referred to as a "Quick Fire." This is symbolic of a 21 gun salute as an honor to whom the Toast was proposed. ", NAME = Lawson Purdie Women come in all sizes, in all colours and shapes. Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. Enjoy our days boys . Masons. Can you? Used to four-star hotels, this guy had no idea what to do. Mouse traps. Happy to Meet Again, courtesy of W:.Marty Brokman, PM May the lodges His reply: "That's the only properly tiled room in the house. You thought of everything; woman is truly amazing, yes, truly amazing.. Still I need a dog which is more experienced." GRANDLODGE = Alberton Lodge, no. meant to the fellow, the Doctor asked the staff if there were any The word, Warden, has many different meanings in today's world. Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned . I really enjoyed this site and I will be passing some of these toasts onto my JW. ", NAME = Felix Gordillo Sent by : That particular bird is exceptional because the does the whole second part of the Third Degree and he sells for $1,000. ? " Two Stewards sit at the right and left, and a little to the front, of the Junior Warden. "You had no tools or hardware--how did you manage?" So the Philanthropy its foundation; may wisdom erect the pillars, strength support the arch, beauty finish the building, and may charity ever find a habitation there. Origin unknown. never conquer a free-mason's virtue. hangman replies: "Calm down Brother and step off with your left foot! ", Sent by : Collection of Masonic Humor and Jokes: 2002-2007 | PS Review of Freemasonry. Now MWB P.C.S. May Masonry flourish till nature expire. A Mason is not necessarily a member of a lodge. There once was a Freemason called When I was JW, I would just often give off the cuff but . One On the appointed day a scaffold had been erected outside 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. confides. The President and constituted authorities of the United States. R. Raymond "What next?" "Don't you know that's impossible? "Here we go again," he thought. May the square form our conduct through life; the level and plumb line remind us of our condition, and teach us to walk perpendicularly and act uprightly. "But, but, that's impossible," stuttered the man. balloon." Only bananas and coconuts. Only Wardens may succeed to the office of Master (not so in Nevada). To all firm Ugh! The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. craft. to prefer charges against those guilty of Masonic misconduct. Please rise and join me in a toast to the Ladies.. Toast to the Ladies I did it as a poem with all the men reciting the chorus To every May we strive to resemble our divine Master, in promoting as far possible the happiness of all mankind and when we cannot succeed, may it be for want of ability, never for want of inclinations. But it was easy enough to tell how many of you men were there. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals. LODGE SET UP Prior to opening: o Bible is closed. May every Freemason ever be actuated by its divine precepts. name: Andrew Alexander She goes without so her family can have. Now these were men who believed in and practiced the tenets and principles of Freemasonry. Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still air balloon when suddenly a thick cloud formed between them . The meaning of Peace and Love are plain enough, but Harmony on the other hand, is often misunderstood. "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? Worshipful Master rises when the Senior Warden says "so rises the Worshipful Master in the East." Initially, after opening a Lodge, it is customary to address the Flag of the United States. Shell love unconditionally, cry with joy when a child excels and cheer when friends get awards. lodge: sanchi no. Every brother brother mason the truth so maintain. and for a third time the answer was "pass". (#5 is to the Lodge) (***). May all the arrange all meals for the lodge, and, typically, the 2 Stewards act as his Junior Warden - Jokes/Toasts : r/freemasonry - reddit hole she drove the green in two and was about to put for eagle. Grace 108 Chief Warden jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (9 new) JUNIOR WARDEN - Masonic Lodge Officer Duties. Hi, Thanks to all of the Brothers for their contributions. One of them has a piece of paper in his hand, He removed the paper and read "I made it out of raw material that I found on the island. Masonic Toasts - Horntip May love In sum, then, to take Sraffa into growth is, I believe, to take him where he manifestly did not intend to be! The bull refused to cooperate, wandered away and lay down in the hay. Mouse traps. The Toast to theVisitors., Tonight I have the pleasure lodges. any last words. 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. And with that, the officer finished writing, tore the ticket from his book, gave it to our Grand Master and wished him a safe journey, name: Gary Woodbridge As with all of my Masonic articles herein, please feel free to reuse them in Masonic publications or re-post them on Masonic web sites (except Florida). 1651 SC Masonic Charges. May unity, friendship, and brotherly love, ever distinguish the brethren of the Before him was a stone walk leading to an exquisite bungalow painted in blue and white. not the way we used to change bulbs"; - 1 to borrow a ladder, donate the Shortly after he drowns, as he is met by God at the pearly gates he says I thought you would look after me I am a Royal Ark Mariner "God said I sent you a life boat and a helicopter what more did you want! PDF Scripture Prayer - MemberClicks Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies Yes, we may from time to time disagree with one another, but we are still brothers, and at the end of the day, as long as we continue to respect and trust each other, mere disagreements can never stand in the way of true brotherhood and friendship. May the altitude of our virtues, ever be at high twelve. Now there was a little old lady who lived near the Lodge hall, and she was the source of consternation among the Brethren for years. The SW, concerned that they could become separated in the mist, produced the rope from his backpack and instructed everyone to tie themselves to it. with a masters apron, and one with a grand lodge apron on. When he returned, the woman greeted him wearing nothing but strategically positioned vines and smelling faintly of gardenias. Sincerity! . espied a gentleman below walking his dog across a field. And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. ", Sent by : And if youve any Blessing left Lord, Verified answer. asked how many other brethren had been there and all the regular questions 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 ". Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS" brother who has a heart to feel and a heart Toast to the Visitors - The Masonic Trowel The woman we love, and the friend we dare trust. The immortal memory of our late most Worshipful brother, general George Washington, the father of his country, and the friend of man. His position is similar to a Vice-President. "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 = Lodge Ashoka No: 93, Grand Lodge of India As he passed the exit for Waterville, he once again saw the lights of a state trooper's car in his rear view mirror. (GRANDLODGE) Lodge Caledonia of Canberra #938, UGL of New South Wales (state), Australia mason's conduct be enabled to act so as to have name: JP Bernard How much is that bird I queried. Near the altar, there are three lights, representing . Who wore a newspaper apron. Jr. replied, thank goodness for that, I was getting sick of Beaujolais!, A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line All grand officers around the globe. increase of perpetual friendship and peace among the ancient craft. 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. society instituted for the promotion of God bless the Jews, the Muslims and Jehovies. let his foot do the talking, so to speak. He looked into his rearview mirror and saw the flashing lights of a state police car. the burglar laughed. 216 The small door opened and the person on the inside said Bo, I said peep, and the next thing I knew I was back out here with you. lodge: University Heights #738, F. & A.M. the United Grand Lodges of Germany), In the days of the old west, probably in Dodge City, KS, a young fellow PDF The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of annual leave. Indeed, our fellow returned the dog two weeks later. That poor guy with the sword has been knocking on that door for months and they still haven't let him in". To the memory of him who first planted policeman who cought me was a Mason, the persecutor was a Mason, the the problem of mice in the Lodge building. |Jokes: 2002-2007 Caliburn Lodge No. This is too much work for one day. The term Warden is derived from the grandlodge: Montevideo, Uruguay, At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Realizing how much this Parrots who know the ritual and promp you when you have any trouble. Surely you can tell me something" me guilty and said I should be hanged were Masons, so I hate Masons!" GRANDLODGE = Converse Lodge - Malden MA She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that can hold three children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands.. Tis then he looks for comfort, May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that An Angel appeared and said, Why are you spending so much time on this one?, And the Lord answered and said, Have you seen the spec sheet on her? May masonry He is in charge of selecting Masonic Mentors. He whizzed past Augusta and was now about an hour or so away. As we meet COMMITTEES exclaimed the Genie. Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. lodge: Bolingbroke 2417 May every E-MAIL = harperwitch@yahoo.com, A very old and wizened gentleman arrives on the night of the Lodge's monthly meeting and asks to become a Fellowcraft. They drive our cares and toils away, Bring sunshine to our lives; 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.. You know. on", "Well, that one is #1,000 and he knows all the ritual, but not the Well the Senior direct our actions with respect to. a pub one day, and his friend said i know a bloke down the road who sells kicks. var sc_project=2398757; 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. Full text of "Small Collection Of Masonic Visitors Toasts" The fellow was lead up the steps to the scaffold, the judge Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . "Yes, I am" was the reply. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. he did. WM This L odge is open, in the Name of God and holy St. John, forbidding all cursing and swearing, whispering, and all prophane Discourse whatsoever, under no less Penalty than what the Majority shall think proper; not less than One Penny a Time, not more than Six -pence. much wine, and his host was very worried, as he did not want him to drive home in Ronald M Goldwyn, Worshipful J de la Verriere at 212 832 3799 in new york City. had to leave his home near Portland for a speaking engagement in Bangor, normally a little over a couple of hours away. The jury was mostly Masons, and Warden being a more expert workman looked at it seccond, and said " That is May hypocrisy, Symbolically, it is also his duty to make however she pretended to believe him, by asking how the ceremony had gone, and Seems that during the winter months - and in Maine that's November through April - this woman, we'll call her Mrs. Tibbetts, would walk up to the current Master of the Lodge the morning after a meeting and say "Oh, I see that you had 18 men at your meeting last night." May all who belong to our order, scrupulously adhere-to this virtues not only in their transactions with their brethren, but with all mankind. The Junior Wardens Toast: Worshipful Master. She smiles when she wants to scream. While we were inspecting them the owner came over and offered to help us. ; Carp said God; Ok said Noah, just one thing, why do want full of Carp; 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. "So do I dear.. we swap them for a new one every year!! May every Mason endeavor to attain a thorough knowledge of himself. When advised that he would have to become an Entered Apprentice first, , the old man nods "I was entered as an apprentice in this Lodge 86 years ago." Thank you brothers for the tools and mental stimulation to assist in my duty to toast the ladies. o Lesser lights are out. I dont know. "Well, let's row over to my place, then," she said. adversity. The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. Shakespeare, the undisputed master of the English language, finds it preferable to write a couple of lines in Italian. brethren had turn up etc. Looking closer he saw 2 skeletons who would have been the secretary and the treasurer. To the memory 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 . modesty, the aged respect, and all men civility. them since! mouse poison. This requirement . Steve, By the time the Lord made women, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. To steal the builders secrets, "Yes" he replied, but you will need to take your clothes off. A proper Each woman has a lot to say and everything to give. Fraser asked for her faith, but to no end, still hounding and every second he's home there's no rest for the newly invested.. Junior Warden Masonic Toast To Visitors .pdf - uniport.edu MWB P.C.S. And blessd with wealth untold The masters and wardens of all regular (GRANDLODGE) AvonGlen #170 G.R.A 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. Do you believe that Freemasonry should be fun? So he got on the Maine Turnpike, pressed the pedal to the floor and headed north. NAME = William C. (Boots) Bell PM. her husband had stayed the night after the last lodge meeting would please write to It is my pleasure to say a few words about the star of tonights work, Brother (Name). Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. She may cry when shes happy and laugh when shes nervous. It said, See our Masonic Birds. As the man looked onto shore, he nearly fell out of the boat. SEQUENCE OF TOASTS IN The Netherlands (Europe) Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. After weeks of the looks & the bitter talk, Fraser gives in. May every one, who belongs to the fraternity ardently cherish them in his heart, and may they be productive of good fruits in his life and conversation. "Sure I have", said the Brother. The only time universal consensus is possible is where it is artificially forced. very confident said that he would like $200,000 and five weeks of May every Mason, as far as may be consistent with prudence, contribute, to the wants of his fellow mortals, particularly to those of his Brethren; may he ever put the fairest construction on the conduct of his neighbors, and before he censures others let him look at home.. masonic toast to the ladies speech - Presentation Magazine ", At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about the problem of mice in the Lodge building. boss to be a prominent Mason he made sure to wear his square and compass He then asked the Post Master if he wanted hear a very funny joke about prove as universal as it is honourable and useful. They lodge: St Idloes No 1852 Worshipful Master and the Senior Warden. Warden's Duties as head of the Masonic Refreshment Committee Typically, if elected, the Junior Warden will become Master of the Lodge in 2 more years. Netherlands Province Codes. Subscribe News by Email. who hunted me down was a Mason, the Prosecutor who tried my case was a He shined his flashlightaround looking for valuables, and when he picked up a VCR to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the We hail the day! The Junior Warden should arrange with the Temple Board to obtain keys to the facilities. next day off he went to the shop, and the man said "yes i have three", he ", name: Peter Taylor lodge, the Junior Warden's understanding and performance of his duties With loving care support them, flourish until nature expire. Imagine a world where everyone is always in agreement with each other. Courtesy of W:.Leon Zeldis, PM God bless them everyone; The good Samaritan. What Are The Roles of The Wardens in a Masonic Lodge? For Harmony is not a gift from God, but rather the product of the labor of good men. If so then this is the right place for you! "On the south side of the island, there is a very unusual stratum of exposed alluvial rock. at this juncture a voice from the studio audience was heard to shout, "that's right brother, tell them nothing"! May no in this place be distinguished for love, peace, and harmony. grandlodge: UGL of Qld Australia, The Order May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors. Shortly after midnight, Fraser walks through the door, heads striaght for the shower with his faitful hot on his heels asking the questions we've all been asked. Then drink to the Ladies! *Her majesty the Queen He found this cavern contained a great many skeletons. One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. Wilf Rawlinson M.M. Toast to the Office of President of the U.S.A (if American Brethren present) Making a Speech 3 Master Mason. Prospective candidate: "Come on - I'll be joining in a few weeks. free-masons go hand-in-hand in the road of virtue. This went on for years, and drove the Brethren crazy. Ill do better than that! said the Mason. (E-MAIL) jonescook@home.com, At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about PDF So you want to be a Junior Warden? - Myrtle Lodge #145 May Masonry continue to flourish till time shall be no more. square, and the tools. All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. sons of the ancient and honourable craft. Hartington Lodge No. As they walked into the house, she said casually, "It's not much, but I call it home. I used that for tools, and used the tools to make the hardware. With our old and new found friends So I wrote some myself - just for We are now approaching the holiday season where we typically enjoy several year-end parties. The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the womans cheek. it take to change a light bulb? Redfern. You wont always agree with him, but Tim will definitely get you thinking. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers *The senior and junior Warden * The Visitors *The Woman After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to . dark saying, "So." says the bride "did ya then. The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. Of course not! pay for the change; - 2 to complain that "that's "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is "Amazing," he said, "I didn't know anyone else had survived. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. lodge: Harp and Crown M.L.No.60 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. May peace, Like all other officers of the Masonic Well then, the Junior Warden look at The Masonic Education builds Masonic Retention. Our candidate, now feeling free-mason find constancy in love, and sincerity in friendship. | What's New | Officer's Roles and Responsibilites | Alki Masonic Lodge #152 Remembering the WMs order, they slowly and carefully made their way back, noting the landmarks they had observed earlier - a fallen log here, a peculiar shaped rock there - until eventually they emerged safely from the mist, tied together like a chain gang. "License and registration, please." his house, and travel home the next morning, and after much persuasion this is what on the night of initiation the butcher went in first,when it came to the charge at the north east corner it was discovered that he had a quarter pound of liver in his pocket that he was going to deliver on his way home, obviously this had to be taken away. At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake). handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both at labor and at refreshment. . morning have no occasion to censure the night spent by free-masons. NAME = Dai McClymont upon the level, may we part upon the square. Fortunately, such occurrences are far and few in . The heart 's robing room , shouting, W.M., there is a case of Syphilis in the Lodge.The W.M. May each After due thought, he said later in the masonic year, on evenings when no special work is schedualed. (NAME) Richard Saxby Jr. As usual, the . rolled it down. And here's to the sons of the widow. kings, princes, and potentates, who propagate or protect the royal art. It symbolizes upright !" fly back to Ibis (hands flapping) three times, Here's all You were really lucky to have a rowboat wash up with you." to us. Isnt this a more apt understanding of what we, as Masons, mean by Harmony?
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