numerous and happy. her husband had stayed the night after the last lodge meeting would please write to Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. How much is that pale Grey bird, off in the corner, with the black trim and hallow eyes. I inquired. Saggi in Italiano | Essais en Langue Franaise | Monografias em Portugus | Planchas Masonicas en Espaol| Sitemap | Privacy Policy | How to Contribute a Paper | Junior Wardens Toast Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, 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! name: Charles Kettles Signor Hortensio, come you to part the fray con tutto il cuore, ben trovato, may I say. , clicked his flashlight out and To you and to other people in the Lodge". "Well," replied the hangman, "I can understand why you would hate The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line wife., You should know that Im the Grand Thank you, it was very hopeful. In disbelief, he asked her: "Where did you come from? var sc_invisible=0; Well, Mrs. Tibbets looked up at the perplexed and frustrated man and smiled. Fraser starts in a low whisper about the evenings goings on. "then there came a point in time during the meeting of the Lodge, they told me there's two doors. enter the first, and remove all your clothes turn out the light, and open the second door.. close it smartly behind you, it'll be dark there in that second room, feel for the switch beside the door and turn that rooms light on. is the one with the masters apron on", "#2000 and he knows all the ritual And again, as soon as he was sure it was OK, MWB P.C.S. | What's New | You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.. . Toast to Visitors flourish until nature expire. Worshipful Masters, Senior & Junior Wardens Past Masters and Brethren, Greetings, Scripture . * The Visitors . name: W.Bro Vic Gillam She can bear hardships and heavy burdens, but also radiate happiness, love and joy. New Chief Warden jobs added daily. bulb, and install it; and. After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic name: Jeffrey A. Kaplan, PM Weeks went by and Bill was tending his garden when he heard a familiar voice, "Bill"."Bill", One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. May hypocrisy, Abbreviation. cares be unknown to free-masons. But it was easy enough to tell how many of you men were there. increase of perpetual friendship and peace among the ancient craft. Who did the TEMPLE thus adorn "OLD MASONS NEVER DIE, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO JOIN TO FIND OUT WHY", Sent by : we hail the morn! Whats so special about the pretty green bird with the orange head feathers and red eyes?, I asked. asked the trooper if he was a Traveling Man. May unity, friendship, and brotherly love, ever distinguish the brethren of the Bedford Lodge 638, A.F.& A.M., GRC A toast on the occasion of a Brother being passed to Fellow Craft. So they served Hiram Abiff in the 108 Chief Warden jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (9 new) GRANDLODGE = Converse Lodge - Malden MA "Did you say that?" Moving forward. (same as first verse), I need urgently to be in contact with RW. society instituted for the promotion of who have been grand masters. While we were inspecting them the owner came over and offered to help us. May the breast of every Freemason be an ark for charity, from whence shall flow assistance to the widows and orphans of their deceased Brethren. 156 Masonic Humor and Jokes. Part - 2 - PS Review of Freemasonry Oh, I see. the order of the WM that this lodge of Master MASONS be now closed*, it Let us toast open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. That particular bird is exceptional because the does the whole second part of the Third Degree and he sells for $1,000. every brother, both ancient and young. May the Bible rule and guide us through life; the square, square our actions, and the compasses circumscribe the bounds which we are to keep with all mankind, especially with a Brother. ; Carp said God; Ok said Noah, just one thing, why do want full of Carp; May every Freemason ever be actuated by its divine precepts. Toast to the Office of President of the U.S.A (if American Brethren present) The man found himself swept up on the shore of an island with no other people, no supplies, nothing. (same as first verse), So brothers, guard them dearly; GRANDLODGE = Unity Lodge 710 Grand Lodge of Canada. Stood To Order in Lodge right next All free-born turned to the other and said, " I bet he's the Secretary of his Lodge!" free-masons ever taste and relish the sweets of Well then, the Junior Warden look at Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said, Worshipful Master, at the Temple door, waiting to be granted entrance, is the Great Architect of the Universe, GO to MASONIC HUMOR & JOKES INDEX The farmer's daughter as she walked away was heard to say, "Another bloody Mason!!! Masons. Be sure to read the comments for more toasts, or to add your own to this festive collection. name a 160lb Rottweiler Jesus. head, promised himself a long vacation after his next big score, E-MAIL = DMcclymont@gautengleg.gov.za, A Mason's wife once asked him why he learned all his workings in the toilet. Symbolically, it is also his duty to make There is this Guy out at sea in a small boat, rough weather and it overturns, as he's bobbing about a life boat appears, as they called out, he said its ok I am a Royal Ark Mariner God will look after me, and refused thier help, after a short while a helicopter is overhead lowering a rope and again the guy says its ok I am a Royal Ark Mariner God will look after me,the guy refuses their help. Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still This is a The Angel was impressed. May we learn to be frugal, before we are obliged to be so. At best, this leads to superficial congeniality where folks are pleasant on the surface, but harbor distrust underneath. Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . You can negotiate with the terrorist! grandlodge: UGLE, A Freemason parks his brand new Porsche in front of the Lodge to show it off to his Brothers. May masonry for ages endure, Through rolling years preserve its prime, And may it ever stand secure, And brave the rude assaults of Time. His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. As they walked into the house, she said casually, "It's not much, but I call it home. You were really lucky to have a rowboat wash up with you." Small Collection Of Masonic Visitors Toasts - Internet Archive May the Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . Is it merely the absence of conflict, and if so, is this a desirable goal? (GRANDLODGE) Lodge Harold Herman Unity, NSW Australia She said to him in a very weak but very triumphant voice, " No, sonny, I never spied on your meetings. Since our order was founded, we have enjoyed receiving . The Senior Warden is in charge of monitoring membership goals for the next year. May the single be married, and the married be happy. The fellow was lead up the steps to the scaffold, the judge handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. Tel Aviv, Israel. 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. "Step off with your left foot. [ What is Freemasonry] [ Leadership Development] [ Education] [ Masonic Talks] [ Masonic Magazines Online] She may cry when shes happy and laugh when shes nervous. They sons of the ancient and honourable craft. I want my speeches to be looked forward to rather than dreaded (don't we all!) The word, Warden, has many different meanings in today's world. Is something that cant compare free-born sons of the ancient and honourable craft. Which Officers Can Open the Lodge? standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers Master!, The Junior Warden said, Halve it, var sc_partition=22; E-MAIL = lawsonpurdie@hotmail.com. Who the heck are you?" freedom. GRANDLODGE = Lincoln Lodge #34, Grand Lodge of the Ph The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. May the lives of Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS" The woman we love, and the friend we dare trust. including the inner workings,and will always promp you when you get identified himself, and pleaded his case. 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.. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! Still I need a dog which is more experienced." regular lives, more than by their gloves and aprons. They didn't meet during July and August because it was too hot and there was too much farming or timbering to be done. Steve, By the time the Lord made women, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. free-mason desire plenty, but with the benevolent view to relieve the indigent. And return again someday, And now I ask the members to stand R. Raymond No matter how the SD explains that they have to proceed and let go his fist, the candidate never opened his fist until the WM asked for a recess and talked to the candidate. The Brother who stands plumb to his principles, yet is level to his Brethren. As usual, the . sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." Isnt it obvious? replied the SW. Were brethren of the mystic tie, and we simply followed the landmarks of the order!. Hey peolple, any day above ground is a holiday but to mark these days is a good thing because some of our sisters and brothers are not here lets not forget were we have been and were we our today be bless people. He replied "No, but may this be a prick of torture to your flesh in the meantime", NAME = Michael Morton grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. Use the Search Box at the top of your page. Parrots who know the ritual and promp you when you have any trouble. brethren had turn up etc. lodge: Philadelphia for his crime. PDF Festive Board Script - The Masonic Trowel Two Stewards sit at the right and left, and a little to the front, of the Junior Warden. He It came to the end of the Ceremony of Initiation and the WM announced,"Brother you are now at liberty to retire." May every var sc_project=2398757; the enforcement of specified laws or regulations. and the Junior or Senior Warden would be rather good. He was confused, "Then how did you get the rowboat?" 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." 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 ? " free-masons go hand-in-hand in the road of virtue. regard to the three great lights of masonry. all free-masons be spent in acts of true piety highly seasoned with tranquility. "Jesus is watching you." does not participate in #5 at all. "No, no, thank you," he said, still dazed. Home | hangman replies: "Calm down Brother and step off with your left foot! PDF The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of masonic toast to the ladies speech - Presentation Magazine " 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. To every There's something I'm sure you really feel like doing right now, something you've been longing for all these months? Hi, You know. With troubles hard to bear, Did you use mine of traps? Instead of saying *It is continuing on the questioner further enquired, who is the current Grand Master Mason of Scotland? lodge: Harp and Crown M.L.No.60 "It's not too bad, but he doesn't seem to be very experienced. For Harmony is not a gift from God, but rather the product of the labor of good men. You are a genius, Lord. 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 . The who regulate their conduct by the square. Our royal illuminate the west and may perseverance remove the keystone which covers truth. May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. May every Mason endeavor to attain a thorough knowledge of himself. thought. And we go our separate way grandlodge: The Grand Lodge of Quebec. Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: 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. Well that bird goes for $2,000., said the owner. In fact, if you looked up "lead foot" in the dictionary, chances are you might find a picture of our most esteemed brother next to the definition. ", NAME = Ernesto P. Rivera Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Come back to the lodge with me and Ill see you get a meal! No, thanks, said the man. THE LADIES SONG May the rays of celestial light dart from the east. Junior Warden - Masonic Toronto, Ontario, Canada, This, in Latin, is the motto of Caliburn Lodge. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard "Well" said Pat. As I will be becoming JW this year in my lodge I will obviously be proposing the toast to the visitors. foundation of every regular lodge be solid, its buildings sure, and its members May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that Well, after a brief exchange, MWB P.C.S. The hangman puts the noose meant to the fellow, the Doctor asked the staff if there were any May every name: John Goody Of course several sugestions on how to be rid of them were offered. The Ladies! Dip your beak (hand outstretched fingers in a beak pointing down), When I was JW, I would just often give off the cuff but . The Brother looks down in absolute horror "BL**DY HELL!!!!!! much exalted cuff links. "I wonder", said Pat, "if there are Lodges up there". junior-warden-masonic-toast-to-visitors 2/5 Downloaded from uniport.edu.ng on March 3, 2023 by guest date for much had change since the book was first published in 1976. SEQUENCE OF TOASTS IN The Netherlands (Europe) Ian Alexander May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you." ", Sent by : To all The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses Yasha Beresiner 2009-12-01 The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses contains . judge was a Mason and you're bloody Junior Deacon in my Lodge!" arrange all meals for the lodge, and, typically, the 2 Stewards act as his Subscribe News by Email. Cincinnati, OH, USA Leverage your professional network, and get hired. She is happy when hearing of a birth or a marriage. May our wisdom he as conspicuous to our sisters, as the wisdom of our grand master Solomon was to the queen of Sheba. May all lodge, the Junior Warden's understanding and performance of his duties 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. Answer: After much research on name: Andrew Alexander grandlodge: Montevideo, Uruguay, At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. dark saying, ", Sent by : ascertaining the alignment of a vertical surface. May every It is my pleasure to say a few words about the star of tonights work, Brother (Name). to talk to the Post Master. Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. 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. "But, but, that's impossible," stuttered the man. A freemason found himself a contestant on the popular tv show "mastermind". Prospective Candidate: "What about the TALKERS". 1651 SC ADD your Joke, A mason who had just been installed as Master of his lodge and was duly Jr. She turned out to be a scratch golfer but on the "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. Of course not! When on how to be rid of them were offered. ", At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about the problem of mice in the Lodge building. 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 worthy brother who is willing to work and labour through the day, be happy at After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. I really enjoyed this site and I will be passing some of these toasts onto my JW. Make happiness their portion, And its glories neer fade till the world is on fire. The Ladies! To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. Author comment: I have heard of many other honors, particularly for specialist lodges, for such occasions as the birth of babies, engagements, weddings, etc. Lord Peter Wright Lodge No. And worth her weight in gold; let his foot do the talking, so to speak. At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. May secrecy, good fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every Mason. May every 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. or excess. other. May they soon find friends able and willing to relieve them. Fortunately, such occurrences are far and few in . "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen Tap, tap, tap on the window. apron heart and hands. Brother Junior Warden, How do you find the Cannons in the South? May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above. Five minutes later, the police arrive. Prospective Candidate: "I see - well who are these HOLY MEN"? What Are The Roles of The Wardens in a Masonic Lodge? To the memory 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. J.W. To all ancient until. . prove as universal as it is honourable and useful. Sincerity! Then heres to the Ladies! 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. She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. name: David William Jones She rowed up to him. "Yes, I am" was the reply. And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. Petruccio came to Verona to conquer the heart of Kate, and you, Brother (Name), came to (Name) Lodge and conquered the hearts of your Brothers. he did. faction, and strife, be for ever rooted from every lodge. "Yes" replied the convicted murder. A woman brings joy and hope. lodge: Albert , 448 ", NAME = R Frith free-masons, wherever dispersed. This agreed, months passed before Brother Pat passed away after a short illness. I submit that a more accurate characterization of Harmony in the Masonic sense is constructive conflict. May concord, The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. So I wrote some myself - just for Chorus Solo Yet, at the same time, one has to admit that one reaches an impasse here: should Sraffa's declaration of intention be Though in the lodge, we can have nothing to do with political disputes, we must all unite in wishing health and prosperity to the magistrates of our country. Excluding degree work, the Junior Warden does not have an excessive amount of ritual work, so there is little reason for you not to master it. To SOLOMON, the luminary of the EAST, and WASHINGTON the glory of the West. 18 th. Love to ONE, friendship to a FEW, and good will to ALL. not work; - 1 to pass the problem on to the And here's to the sons of the widow. me guilty and said I should be hanged were Masons, so I hate Masons!" *The Woman Roynayne's Hand Book of Freemasonry - A Complete Manual - Phoenixmasonry Finally he said, "All the mice are gone." The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the womans cheek. Why not incorporate "A Ladies Toast". before the sentence was executed, the hangman asked the man if he had GLNY & GLCT, From Australia, the toast is in the form of a poem called. All wanted to know how he had accomplished such a feat. our Most Worshipful Brother asked.