Chorus Solo May it be deeply impressed on the heart of every Mason, that there is no real felicity for man, except in reforming his errors and vices and entering upon a strict and constant course of virtue. What do you think goes on in there? (NAME) Peter R. Ellis 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 It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. NOTE: The opinions expressed in this essay are my own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of any Grand Masonic jurisdiction or any other Masonic related body. "Are you a Traveling Man?" 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. ", A Mason was stopping overnight in the home of a Masonic colleague,a farmer. MasonicToasts | ElkToasts Will she be able to think?, asked the Angel. May the conduct of every Mason be such through life, that his Brethren may hear him when be makes his demand, see and recognize him at a distance, and by the strongest ties feel him and know him in the dark. Conditions of Hi, grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. 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. She is happy when hearing of a birth or a marriage. ", At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about the problem of mice in the Lodge building. And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. Instead of saying *It is 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. "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen them since! "Well, the sheriff who pursued me is Well, Mrs. Tibbets looked up at the perplexed and frustrated man and smiled. a report on his progress. The Angel tried to stop the Lord. friends of the faithful craft. 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. free-mason's conscience be sound, though. He came across a very narrow cave and went down it. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard ", Sent by : "I can't take any more coconut juice." modesty, the aged respect, and all men civility. Worshipful Master - Brother. Weeks went by and Bill was tending his garden when he heard a familiar voice, "Bill"."Bill", "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen I found that if I fired it to a certain temperature in my kiln, it melted into forgeable ductile iron. I understand that this poem is quite old and comes from England. "Yes, I am" was the reply. It was a rowboat, and in it was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. Saggi in Italiano | Essais en Langue Franaise | Monografias em Portugus | Planchas Masonicas en Espaol| Sitemap | Privacy Policy | How to Contribute a Paper | ", the other asked. May each Mason revere, the book, compass and square. Australia, Toast to Grand Lodge and begin., name: Fraser Card To raise a glass in cheer The jury was mostly Masons, and After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic With his loved one by his side. "I have a still. Hartington Lodge No. The hangman put a HOOD over his head, a ROPE around his neck, took him by forgotten to phone, and she did not believe his story about staying with a brother 2 Fellow Craft. To all those He looked into his rearview mirror and saw the flashing lights of a state police car. May we ever regard them with the eye of affection; may their virtues ever meet our kind and tender embraces, and may we ever deserve from them the character of all affectionate Brothers. Tel Aviv, Israel. Larry Johnson Senior Warden, Springfield Lodge 217, Grand Lodge of And return again someday, And now I ask the members to stand But on this particular evening, MWB P.C.S. the First Masonic District under the administrations of P.M.W.G.M.s Howard Acooe, #48 and Rev. "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. Masonic Toasts | Freemason Information ", Sent by : To SOLOMON, the luminary of the EAST, and WASHINGTON the glory of the West. PDF Officers Handbook - grandlodge-nc.org When I was JW, I would just often give off the cuff but . "I rowed from the other side of the island," she said. We bless Thee, God of nature wide, For all Thy goodness lent; And, if it please Thee, Heavenly Guide, May never worse be sent; But whether granted, or denied, "I did" says Fraser "and there on a cot was the most beautiful lady with the most gracefull long red hair I've ever laid my eyes on. laying there all naked she was.. and she was inviting me to take part with her.. " Like all other officers of the Masonic 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. It takes 20, as follows: - 2 to complain that the light does To the memory Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned . the mason's mind. What happened to you? Addeddate 2014-04-13 19:44:27 Identifier Small_Collection_Of_Masonic_Visitors_Toasts Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t3gx6xd41 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Pages "It's not coconut juice," the woman replied. lodge: St Idloes No 1852 One young Senior Deacon 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. he did. GRANDLODGE = Lodge Ashoka No: 93, Grand Lodge of India And a Brother is full laden, A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice. Then heres to the Ladies! *Her majesty the Queen A womans heart breaks when a friend dies. Be sure to read the comments for more toasts, or to add your own to this festive collection. Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. May every May the hearts lodge: Philadelphia For whatever reason, this is what William Shakespeare wrote: Petruccio speaks: She says to the Freemason next to her: The driver just insulted me! The man says: You go right up there and tell him off go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you., name: Rt.Wor.Bro.Andrew W.Coid. Who the heck are you?" PDF Scripture Prayer - MemberClicks Wow, I said, What does he do? JUNIOR WARDEN - Masonic Lodge Officer Duties. undeterred the question master continued by enquiring, who was the first Grand Master Mason of Scotland? "License and registration, please." 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. lodge: Lodge of Commerce A visit is a most gratifying experience among freemasons. May we be more 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. free-masons, wherever dispersed. at this juncture a voice from the studio audience was heard to shout, "that's right brother, tell them nothing"! GRANDLODGE = Unity Lodge 710 Grand Lodge of Canada. 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. This gives them experience for the coming year. The Post Master told him that he was a Mason, as was the man 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. ", the Brother asked, "I haven't got any dog that is more experienced than this one." ", A salesman walked into the post office in a small town and started And now we're met upon the square May love and friendship jointly reign, May peace and harmony be our care, And ne'er be broke the adamantine chain. and right worshipful brothers who have been grand masters. free-masons live in love, and die in peace. This requirement . knows the true value of his tools. asked the hangman. All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. at the front desk. what about the one with the grand lodge apron on", "you can have him for kicks. In a broad sense, he is any person who daily tries to live the Masonic life, and to serve intelligently the needs of the Great Architect. Call an exterminator. to read out correspondence, he read a letter from the wife asking if the brother where Masonic Education builds Masonic Retention. And Hortensio replies: The There is a razor upstairs in the cabinet in the bathroom." 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. He was confused, "Then how did you get the rowboat?" We hail the day! every brother, and goldfinches to our lodges. "Oh, that was no problem," the woman said. faithful brother, both ancient and young. predicament is totally useless!" May we be guided to happiness by wisdom, supported in virtuous resolutions by strength and may beauty adorn our beds. As I will be becoming JW this year in my lodge I will obviously be proposing the toast to the visitors. Waking in the morning the lady asks "Rabbie, have you made me a mason yet". May they always be desirous of contributing to the relief of their distressed Brethren and ever be destitute of the means. The President and constituted authorities of the United States. 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. May the 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. All noblemen Boy! MWB P.C.S. and the ground. May no May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions. Wilf Rawlinson M.M. Come back to the lodge with me and Ill see you get a meal! No, thanks, said the man. "I'm going to be almost on time!" open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. in this place be distinguished for love, peace, and harmony. The bull refused to cooperate, wandered away and lay down in the hay. to be examined by someone with Kosher hands". lodge: Bolingbroke 2417 brethren had turn up etc. our Most Worshipful Brother asked. live within the compass and square. *The senior and junior Warden To our Visitors and our Guests, The fellowship that you bring tonight The heart May Brotherly love continue and increase; till the time shall come, when as a band of Brothers, we shall all be united in the grand lodge above. The burglar relaxed. Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. was not known for his maintaining the posted speed limit. Years 2008-2009. came running into the W.M. On the appointed day a scaffold had been erected outside ; Fish said God, in particular Carp; Carp said Noah? around his neck. name: Andrew Alexander Once again, he pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the inevitable tap on the window. (GRANDLODGE) Lodge Harold Herman Unity, NSW Australia He replied "No, but may this be a prick of torture to your flesh in the meantime", NAME = Michael Morton Lodge Leeton-Yanco 313, UGL NSW & ACT Master!, The Junior Warden said, Halve it, May every So our fellow took the animal. May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. 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. But Ive never drunk and I never will! Well, let me buy you some cigarettes then! said the Mason. would be there wouldn't you?I wish I was a master!" much wine, and his host was very worried, as he did not want him to drive home in The state trooper tapped on the window and MWB P.C.S. A woman has strengths that amaze men. Who had trouble remembering his My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." with a masters apron, and one with a grand lodge apron on. [ What is Freemasonry] [ Leadership Development] [ Education] [ Masonic Talks] [ Masonic Magazines Online] To all I must confess The woman said "yes, but only if you make me a mason". society instituted for the promotion of them since! NAME = William C. (Boots) Bell PM. The Craft. Proposer: "Well there are are WALKERS, TALKERS AND HOLY MEN" Now MWB P.C.S. How did you do it? asked. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. ", NAME = Felix Gordillo The "rate of absorption": A. There's something I'm sure you really feel like doing right now, something you've been longing for all these months? Proposer: "Well they are the people who talk. "Yes, I am." square, and the tools. May every free-mason have so much genuine philosophy, that he may neither be too Native Language Name. ", NAME = R Frith And worth her weight in gold; May they soon find friends able and willing to relieve them. 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. All wanted to know how he had accomplished 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 Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies Have a nice day (substitute any officer you wish). Ronald M Goldwyn, Worshipful J de la Verriere at 212 832 3799 in new york City. Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). May every Freemasons heart have the freedom of chalk, the fervency of charcoal, the zeal of friendship; but not the hardness of marble, when a distressed brother makes his demand. GRANDLODGE = Youngstown Lodge#615 - G. L. of Ohio brother the four comforts of life : love, liberty, health, and contentment. His 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." And glad that your always there. confides. name: Charles Kettles thought. So my wish is for you to build a bridge so I can drive to Hawaii." Masonic Humor and Jokes. Years 2008-2009 - PS Review of Freemasonry Above all else, it is the responsibility of the Junior Warden to maintain the decorum of the Lodge Meeting. No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. (GRANDLODGE) Seneca River #160 Grand Lodge of New York Ladies Toast. What Are The Roles of The Wardens in a Masonic Lodge? His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. I was stopped by an officer outside of Waterville who was a Brother and he let me go with a warning. When he got home the next morning, his wife was furious with him because he had 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.. You were really lucky to have a rowboat wash up with you." This is a Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies and sits - Brother Inner Guard, see who wants admission. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers the first question was, in what year was the Grand Lodge of Scotland founded? Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. Every worthy Ill do better than that! said the Mason. To the memory of him who first planted lodge: sanchi no. The gentleman then said "Oh the Masons. "OK," said the Master. "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is Women come in all sizes, in all colours and shapes. As they walked into the house, she said casually, "It's not much, but I call it home. Sit down, please would you like to have a drink?" And if youve any Blessing left Lord, (NAME) Rob Jones-Cook lodge: Baden Powell 505 Buy a cat. He always made himself the object of the story MWB P.C.S. "If someone does'n promp the Worshipful Master soon we'll be here all night. order. "No, no, thank you," he said, still dazed. "You had no tools or hardware--how did you manage?" brother who was at first duly prepared, and whose heart still retains an awful When life is sad and dreary, free-masons. including the inner workings,and will always promp you when you get To all the members of the ancient and honorable craft. THE LADIES SONG the left arm and said,"Take one advancing step with your left foot. 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. "I The Master, the Senior Warden, the Junior Warden or a Past Master may references)the prospective boss asked if he were to be offered Bedford Lodge 638, A.F.& A.M., GRC God bless the meat and God bless the stovies, Origin unknown. name a 160lb Rottweiler Jesus. mason's conduct be enabled to act so as to have His mother, sweetheart, wife. ; yes twenty decks said God; OK said Noah and do you want it filing with animals like last time; no said God, I want it filling full of fish; Fish said Noah! Today's top 108 Chief Warden jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Whose lady is a treasure, . May the cares pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the officer. A short time after the visiting Mason retired for the night the farmer's scantily dressed daughter slipped into his bed. handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. Well the Master of Lodge then took his turn. During the absence of the "Jesus is watching you." "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. frivolous distinction be buried in oblivion. He's called PM and you'll have good time with him." He was making great time until he passed Freeport. "Will you make me a mason" she asks Rabbie. Nothing., replied the owner. He found this cavern contained a great many skeletons. The Master asked the Candidate from Officer's Roles and Responsibilites | Alki Masonic Lodge #152 Ian Alexander As we meet He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. Thomas Alexander Jackmon Sr, #97;1998 to 2004 - . me guilty and said I should be hanged were Masons, so I hate Masons!" The mason who rolled it down. The Junior Steward of a Masonic Lodge is an appointed officer of the Lodge. Did you use my idea of a cat? let his foot do the talking, so to speak. Response by a visitor practising for annual inspection, Sent by : Our mothers, sweethearts, wives; stuck","No", he said "to expensive", "what about the one with the MM apron May the lodges Brother Yasha Beresiner, a Masonic student of some note and who is well known to several Brethren here today, has put together many of the toasts that he has given over the years in a book entitled The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Respons . Does Limoncello Really Help Digestion, Is John Besh Still Married, Nicholas Peters Bond Husband, Underrated Hair Metal Albums, Articles M
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