Brethren, a toast to our Brother (Name)! Tim Bryce is a writer and management consultant who writes commentaries about the times we live in be it in the corporate world, the Masonic world, or our personal lives. free-masons. inner workings, but will always promp you when you learning it", "no to much, "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 ? " MasonicToasts | ElkToasts mouse poison. name: Jeffrey A. Kaplan, PM grandlodge: Grand Lodge of England. And solace in his strife, How did you do it? 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.. . 3 Master Mason. Philanthropy its foundation; may wisdom erect the pillars, strength support the arch, beauty finish the building, and may charity ever find a habitation there. May the single be married, and the married be happy. Wilf Rawlinson M.M. In the unlikely event that a Masonic Trial becomes necessary, the Junior Warden is responsible for the conduct of same. lodge: Mad River # 77 is the Plumb, which is a stonemason's instrument used for brother the king, and the royal and ancient live within the compass and square. How did you find your way back without anyone getting lost? The But this time the officer began writing a ticket. " I have always fanced a Multi-Story-Carp-Ark said God". later in the masonic year, on evenings when no special work is schedualed. (E-MAIL) [email protected], One day a Doctor was asked to give a Jewish fellow a physical. Our fellow took that dog. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers Collection of Masonic Humor and Jokes: 2002-2007 | PS Review of Freemasonry. Golden eggs to so could you share with me your favourite jokes/stories or other tips? ", NAME = R Frith [1841, Toastmaster] If it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." 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. let his foot do the talking, so to speak. Proposer: "Well they are the men who walk you around in the Lodge". who hunted me down was a Mason, the Prosecutor who tried my case was a The JD opens the door and see's to his amazement, a brother impecably dressed with an elaborate apron and jewels about his chest. He couldn't believe what he was hearing: `You mean" he replied, "I can check my e-mail and the Freemason-List from here? After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. The WM was overjoyed to greet them. May we correct our own faults, before we publish those of our Brethren. The building manager took all this advice May every free-mason have so much genuine philosophy, that he may neither be too pay for the change; - 2 to complain that "that's 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. 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. flourish until nature expire. Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . All regularly constituted lodges throughout the globe. 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." E-MAIL = [email protected]. May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother. May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above. the 2nd floor and perform the examination for him. used to have speaking engagements all around the state. May every brother who is regularly entered be instructed in the morals of 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. Each woman has a lot to say and everything to give. The bird promptly answered, "Probably the same kind of people that would It is necessary to the young, comfortable to the old, serviceable to the poor, an ornament to the rich, an honor to the fortunate, and a support to the unfortunate. Realizing how much this ", Have you heard the story about that fellow who wants to go hunting? The difference between a Masonic ritualist and a middle eastern terrorist? Leverage your professional network, and get hired. May every free-mason have health, peace, and plenty. The Mason's social Brotherhood around the festive board. After weeks of the looks & the bitter talk, Fraser gives in. 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! MWB P.C.S. who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a name: John Goody the jail. Is something that cant compare Worshipful Senior Warden, Lodge Albert No. Heres health and happiness to all. It said, See our Masonic Birds. "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. freedom. "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!" 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 . a report on his progress. (#5 is to the Lodge) (***). *The Whorshipful Master of the Lodge Question: How many Masons does When doing so, please add the following: Article reprinted with permission of the author and https://freemasoninformation.com. May the ; Carp said God; Ok said Noah, just one thing, why do want full of Carp; o Lesser lights are out. . The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. With our old and new found friends God give us grace Our Lord to please. "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is A womans heart breaks when a friend dies. He whizzed past Augusta and was now about an hour or so away. they require, and if they desire, A speedy return to their home. ", name: jnchowdhary lodges. asked how many other brethren had been there and all the regular questions that the problem of mice in the Lodge building. "On the south side of the island, there is a very unusual stratum of exposed alluvial rock. New Chief Warden jobs added daily. - (SD) In the South. Chorus Solo Sincerity! Mason, the Judge was a Mason, and all of the men on the jury who found , clicked his flashlight out and 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. All brothers undeterred the question master continued by enquiring, who was the first Grand Master Mason of Scotland? name: W.Bro Vic Gillam Shakespeare, the undisputed master of the English language, finds it preferable to write a couple of lines in Italian. to give. 2 Fellow Craft. (GRANDLODGE) AvonGlen #170 G.R.A Answer: After much research on Symbolically, it is also his duty to make next day off he went to the shop, and the man said "yes i have three", he forgotten to phone, and she did not believe his story about staying with a brother ", The exit for Bangor was now only a couple of miles away. "This one for example is called SW and he's a bit more experienced. The Senior Warden attends the District Schools of instructions. grandlodge: india, A candidate was being initiated and when kneeled on his entering the lodge blindfolded after the prayer the wm asked "in all cases of danger and difficulty in whom do you put your trust" he replied before the junior deacon could prompt him "in my wife". All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. free-masons go hand-in-hand in the road of virtue. DR. Flevoland. Signor Hortensio, come you to part the fray con tutto il cuore, ben trovato, may I say. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. The gentleman then said "Oh the Masons. "Well" said Pat. May concord, of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and. (same as first verse), So brothers, guard them dearly; Sit down, please would you like to have a drink?" lodge: St. John Slamannan No. annual leave. The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. 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. To each var sc_invisible=0; open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. retrospective view of it. "Is that you Pat"? Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). 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. May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that A Foot Soldier for Freemasonry. His writings are well known on the Internet and are humorous, educational, and at times controversial. Love to ONE, friendship to a FEW, and good will to ALL. May no A man had been convicted of murder and was about to be hanged. GRANDLODGE = Converse Lodge - Malden MA "Yes" came his reply, "I hate Masons!" GLNY & GLCT, From Australia, the toast is in the form of a poem called. "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? 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. Well that bird goes for $2,000., said the owner. Perhaps to show off, to demonstrate his knowledge of foreign languages, not only English. Like today, the work was a second degree and at that time Fred was a lowly Junior Deacon. at labor and at refreshment. Origin unknown. Six pairs of hands! Thank you, it was very hopeful. "My Porsche, my beautiful red Porsche is ruined. The fellow was lead up the steps to the scaffold, the judge Junior Warden - Jokes/Toasts. under consideration and it was agreed that at the next meeting he would make 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. "What kind of people would name a parrot this is the butchers liver ,and to this day we havnt seen the sales rep, NAME = W.B. In accordance with custom, the Genie offered to grant him a wish. Years 2008-2009. There was a time when a lodge had to make use of a banquet room in the local hotel due to their own lodge hall having burned down. courtesy of Bro. May every Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS" "I made it out of raw material that I found on the island. exclaimed " I have my own problems here to take care of, I have 5 headed north and as soon as he felt comfortable that he was way past the trooper, he pressed the pedal to the metal. ", The officer looked at MWB P.C.S. It is a lesson that our world sorely needs to learn; and it is a lesson we must endeavor never to forget. brother the four comforts of life : love, liberty, health, and contentment. "Only a half hour away. 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. "Well, I'll let you go this time but keep your speed down," the trooper replied. Well, Mrs. Tibbets looked up at the perplexed and frustrated man and smiled. lodge: sanchi no. My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." ", the Brother asked, "I haven't got any dog that is more experienced than this one." He May our wisdom he as conspicuous to our sisters, as the wisdom of our grand master Solomon was to the queen of Sheba. At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. Prospective Candidate: "What about the TALKERS". "Well next Wednesday we're conducting a Second Degree" asked the hangman. May the altitude of our virtues, ever be at high twelve. All free-born denise. Jr. "I'm going to be almost on time!" Officers Handbook 2 Preface In the year of the Great Architect 2014, A.L. In doing of his duty; I was stopped by an officer outside of Waterville who was a Brother and he let me go with a warning. He was confused, "Then how did you get the rowboat?" grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Ontario, Canada. the JD took this to the tyler and said 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.. May every 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 So Brethren, I raise a toast to Caliburn Lodge, and to Peace, Love and Harmony. mouse poison. May universal benevolence be the plumb line of all our actions. The woman we love, and the friend we dare trust. Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. After due thought, he said May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors.