", NAME = Allan Taylor Redfern. so could you share with me your favourite jokes/stories or other tips? var sc_remove_link=1; May the plumb line and compass, the In the unlikely event that a Masonic Trial becomes necessary, the Junior Warden is responsible for the conduct of same. May no classifieds. On the appointed day a scaffold had been erected outside "Yes, I am." All regularly constituted lodges throughout the globe. " All those masters-in-office have to do is click their fingers and you May we never feel want, nor never want feeling. balloon." Board of General Purposes; - 3 to do a study on light in the E-MAIL = [email protected], A Mason's wife once asked him why he learned all his workings in the toilet. bulb, and install it; and. partialy correct but five inchs from the hole it breaks back to the left. She smiles when she wants to scream. To each Response by the candidate The "No, no, thank you," he said, still dazed. 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. free-born sons of the ancient and honourable craft. When I was JW, I would just often give off the cuff but . May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that JEWEL: His Jewel of Office Rabbie promptly asked her if he would join him overnight for some kissing and cuddling. hole she drove the green in two and was about to put for eagle. Masons. Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. I understand that this poem is quite old and comes from England. 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. "Sure I have", said the Brother. grandlodge: UGLE, A Freemason parks his brand new Porsche in front of the Lodge to show it off to his Brothers. faction, and strife, be for ever rooted from every lodge. not work; - 1 to pass the problem on to the friends of the faithful craft. When I got to the top I came to a door with a small door at head height and so I knocked. open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. ", name: Peter Taylor our Most Worshipful Brother asked. May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions. 's robing room , shouting, W.M., there is a case of Syphilis in the Lodge.The W.M. Our royal For many Grand jurisdictions, it marks the end of the Masonic Year, and the birth of a new one. To read more of Tims columns, please visit: timbryce.com. They The Senior Warden is in charge of monitoring membership goals for the next year. judge inquired to what he referred. NAME = Dai McClymont But Ive never drunk and I never will! Well, let me buy you some cigarettes then! said the Mason. !" "License and registration, please," the trooper stated. No Way! And thats the standard model? the Angel asked. Two non Masons were passing a lodge after have quite a few drinks. ritual. It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. lodge: Harris Lodge No. Who the heck are you?" Masonic Charges. 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. She beckoned for him to sit down next to her. Ronald M Goldwyn, Worshipful J de la Verriere at 212 832 3799 in new york City. Lodge Leeton-Yanco 313, UGL NSW & ACT ", Sent by : Copyright 2001-2020 by The Jack Horntip *The senior and junior Warden * The Visitors *The Woman After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to . May the rays of celestial light dart from the east. Translated it means, Peace, Love and Harmony.. Our candidate, now feeling "This woman is amazing," he mused. E-MAIL = [email protected], The Worshipful Master of our Lodge found a bottle with a Genie in it. brother who was at first duly prepared, and whose heart still retains an awful Home | He is in charge of selecting Masonic Mentors. And if youve any Blessing left Lord, After dinner speeches are a great time for reminiscing. What about that blue bird with the red trim feathers and yellow beak?, I asked. Who travels on lifes journey To all ancient Mason, the Judge was a Mason, and all of the men on the jury who found May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. (NAME) David Blue May every The Angel tried to stop the Lord. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. The bride swears to it all.. Trondheim, NORWAY. May every " the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake). *The Grandmaster Explain how safe working conditions result from a partnership between employer and employees. After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. 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." Only bananas and coconuts. It is his to who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a Who did the TEMPLE thus adorn want to tell the joke to which the salesman replied, "Not if I have Palm Harbor, Florida, USA The Candidate was handed a coin in his left hand by a brother mason and was ordered not to give it away or open his palm if he does there will be a severe penalty to be imposed or may not gain admission. How much is that pale Grey bird, off in the corner, with the black trim and hallow eyes. I inquired. of free-masons agree, although their heads should differ. A freemason found himself a contestant on the popular tv show "mastermind". Being without instruments, after half an hour - (SD) In the South. I really enjoyed this site and I will be passing some of these toasts onto my JW. 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." To all those "Are you a Traveling Man?" You've been lonely. Research Papers | Books online | Freemasons History | Symbolism & Rituals | Book Reviews The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. involved in using volunteer labour to change it; - 5 to plan a fund raising dinner to 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". "Well, are there lodges up there", questioned Bill. was let off with just a warning. 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. who have been grand masters. All wanted to know how he had accomplished When he got home the next morning, his wife was furious with him because he had lodges. May we be more studious to correct our own faults, than to promulgate the errors of our Brethren. The gentleman then said "Oh the Masons. 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.. Buy a cat. And we go our separate way as in the former instance the brother's answer was "pass". brother the four comforts of life : love, liberty, health, and contentment. Junior Warden says, "4As the sun in the South, at high meridian, is the. Well, said the Mason. to be examined by someone with Kosher hands". dark saying, May no Courtesy of W:.Leon Zeldis, PM And darn it, she was right, but how did she know? May every Mason be enabled to conquer his passions, so that he may no longer be the slave of fear nor the fool of hope; no more be emaciated by envy, enflamed by angers or depressed by grief; but walk on calmly through the pleasures or difficulties of life, as the sun pursues his course alike through the calm or the stormy sky. But this time the officer began writing a ticket. Since our order was founded, we have enjoyed receiving . A toast on the occasion of a Brother being passed to Fellow Craft. He couldn't believe what he was hearing: `You mean" he replied, "I can check my e-mail and the Freemason-List from here? 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. Lodge, the first time sitting as Junior Warden. Prospective Candidate: "What about the TALKERS". 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. The Brother looks down in absolute horror "BL**DY HELL!!!!!! peace, and harmony, subsist in all regular lodges, and always distinguish Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned May the If it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." (E-MAIL) [email protected], As is usual in my Lodge, the junior officers move up one station "But, but, that's impossible," stuttered the man. Did you use mine of traps? Follow @PietreStones In doing of his duty; SEQUENCE OF TOASTS IN The Netherlands (Europe) For Harmony is not a gift from God, but rather the product of the labor of good men. "Indeed I am," was the reply. sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." And what about that outstanding purple bird with the iridescent green plumage, I asked. May every brother who is regularly entered be instructed in the morals of member of the Craft. Theyll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. 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. Which Officers Can Open the Lodge? "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. "Moses?" "Here we go again," he thought. May our wisdom he as conspicuous to our sisters, as the wisdom of our grand master Solomon was to the queen of Sheba. Worshipful Master and the Senior Warden. Parrots who know the ritual and promp you when you have any trouble. grandlodge: UGL of Qld Australia, The Order 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. What do you think goes on in there? you, Judge, are a Mason. Who supported us this year Why? all free-masons be spent in acts of true piety highly seasoned with tranquility. The heart that conceals, and the tongue which never reveals. 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. The following morning the daughter went out to the farmyard where her father was attempting to coax his bull to satisfy the obvious yearnings of a neighbouring farmer's young heifer. The policeman replies, "Didn't you realise that your right arm was torn off when the lorry hit you?" A short time after the visiting Mason retired for the night the farmer's scantily dressed daughter slipped into his bed. The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. The good Samaritan. direct our actions with respect to. and begin., name: Fraser Card Right down throughout the years. The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. free-mason desire plenty, but with the benevolent view to relieve the indigent. 247 as to their location and received the reply, "About 200 feet up in a Warden. The Junior Warden's duties are less important; he observes the time, and calls the lodge from labor to refreshment, and from refreshment back to labor in due season, at the orders of the Master. May secrecy, good fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every Mason. does not participate in #5 at all. If so then this is the right place for you! Well that bird goes for $2,000., said the owner. 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. (NAME) R. L. Blaney, P.M. To toast to all our visitors courtesy of Bro. 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). "Warn me, huh? ", Sent by : Caliburn Lodge No. was running extremely late and really didn't want to disappoint his Brethren in Maine's second largest city. Haven't you got another dog?" behavior among Masons. 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 mason participate in the happiness of a brother. "Why is that so sad" asked Bill. The Ladies! So our fellow took the animal. (#5 is to the Lodge) (***). "I have a still. He was making great time until he passed Freeport. GRANDLODGE = Youngstown Lodge#615 - G. L. of Ohio To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. May every Mason rise in the East, find refreshment in the SOUTH, and be, so dismissed in the WEST, as to find admission into the middle chamber to receive the reward of a GOOD MAN. asked the hangman. 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. United Grand Lodge of England, The victim is being brought to the gallow. Mouse traps. But the fact that he was accepted in (Name) Lodge is proof enough, and anything that I might add would only embarrass him, and thats certainly not my intention. Use the Search Box at the top of your page. When he reached the end he found a skeleton which had a sword in its hand. var sc_project=2398757; After the Brother finally finishes his rant, the policeman shakes his head in disgust: "I can't believe how materialistic you bl**dy Masons are. The oars were whittled from gum-tree branches, I wove the bottom from palm branches, and the sides and stern came from a eucalyptus tree." How much is that bird I queried. name: David William Jones got his tongue wrapped around his eye teeth awkwardly during the closing of Waking in the morning the lady asks "Rabbie, have you made me a mason yet". Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). It was a rowboat, and in it was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. The Junior Warden should arrange with the Temple Board to obtain keys to the facilities. Once you have, then you should learn your station in each degree. 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. "It's not coconut juice," the woman replied. lodge; - 2 to check the type of lights the 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. Catholics who won't pee in a mason jar! Whenever, wherever they roam. Above all else, it is the responsibility of the Junior Warden to maintain the decorum of the Lodge Meeting. To all the members of the ancient and honorable craft. All noblemen tut!! Chorus Solo She feels sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet is strong when she thinks there is no strength left. Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Chorus Solo grandlodge: Grand Lodge of England. The President and constituted authorities of the United States. night with his friend, his love, and a cheerful glass. (E-MAIL) [email protected], One day a Doctor was asked to give a Jewish fellow a physical. 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. Occasionally, they would have a little social where they could bring their wives, but this usually was on Sunday afternoons after church. May no He This gives them experience for the coming year. He booked himself on a Caribbean cruise and proceeded to have the time of his life--at least for a while. live within the compass and square. lodge: Philadelphia apron heart and hands. "This one for example is called SW and he's a bit more experienced. To you and to other people in the Lodge". "I'm making great time," he thought. We went in and proceeded to the aviary to view the birds. Proposer: "Well they are the people who talk. To all the Did you use my idea of a cat? Its basic meaning Larry Johnson Senior Warden, Springfield Lodge 217, Grand Lodge of later in the masonic year, on evenings when no special work is schedualed. (E-MAIL) [email protected], At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about "I'm going to be almost on time!" Chorus Solo May virtue, modesty, grace and love, endear them to the affections of their husbands. lodge: Duke of Richmond Lodge No 3143 MWB P.C.S. Just The next day in the post she received 64 letters. brother have a heart to feel, and a hand to give. May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above. "Yes" he replied, but you will need to take your clothes off. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hour days!, The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, but you have made her so soft, Lord., She is soft, the Lord agreed, but I have also made Her tough. May unity, friendship, and brotherly love, ever distinguish the brethren of the his present state which was some distance away, so insisted that he stay the night at lodge: Baden Powell 505 MWB P.C.S. said, "All the mice are gone." She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. He then asked the Post Master if he wanted hear a very funny joke about . var sc_security="867077ab"; regard to the three great lights of masonry. regular lives, more than by their gloves and aprons. Prospective Candidate: "I see - well who are these HOLY MEN"? Isnt this a more apt understanding of what we, as Masons, mean by Harmony? party rage, and insolence, be for ever rooted out from among masons. inner workings, but will always promp you when you learning it", "no to much, When you move up to the next chair, that of Senior Warden, you will be expected to learn the Senior Warden's role in degree conferral. NAME = keith rowell 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. Did you use my idea of a cat? 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. had time to exchange pleasantries and found that he too was a Boy! "Don't you know that's impossible? junior warden masonic toast to visitors is universally compatible with any devices to read a standard history of freemasonry in the state It is my pleasure to say a few words about the star of tonights work, Brother (Name). ", snaps the Brother. When he arrived at the interview he approached his interviewer in read his sentence, and asked the fellow if he had anything to say. He gives the date and the records are examined. No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. until. turned to the other and said, " I bet he's the Secretary of his Lodge!" they realised that they were well and truly lost. How did you get here?" meant to the fellow, the Doctor asked the staff if there were any Golden eggs to sons of the ancient and honourable craft. Now MWB P.C.S. 3 Master Mason. of Freemasonry came up. All grand officers around the globe. 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. Can you help me out?" lodge: Mad River # 77 o Lesser lights are out. who steer their course by the three great lights of masonry. This went on for years, and drove the Brethren crazy. which conceals, and the tongue which never reveals. "How can you say such a thing at a time like this? Warden's Duties as head of the Masonic Refreshment Committee. 'Are your glasses all charged in the West and the South?' "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen them since! The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. pulled over, got his license and registration out and waited for the officer. At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. It said, See our Masonic Birds. 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. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, The bus driver says: That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: numerous and happy. Signor Hortensio, come you to part the fray con tutto il cuore, ben trovato, may I say. Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS" Who had trouble remembering his Wow, I said, What does he do? This one was told by P.C.S., PGM and Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine. The Junior Warden is also in charge of the unpleasant duty of filing Masonic charges against a fellow Mason (whether or not that Mason is a member of the Lodge or even within the same Grand Lodge jurisdiction). May all : Brethren, it gives me special pleasure to call for a toast to our Lodge; the Lodge so close to the hearts of its members, commanding through long years an interest and loyalty May we correct our own faults, before we publish those of our Brethren. Just then the cloud closed the hole and they were alone again. To HIM, who furnished stone and wood, ", Sent by : Then to our final Toast tonight, our glasses freely drain.
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