The A recently raised Master Mason applied for a job and knowing his prospective "Are you a Traveling Man?" Province of West Lancashire member of the Craft. To our Visitors and our Guests, The fellowship that you bring tonight a pub one day, and his friend said i know a bloke down the road who sells 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. policeman who cought me was a Mason, the persecutor was a Mason, the Do you believe that Freemasonry should be fun? Like today, the work was a second degree and at that time Fred was a lowly Junior Deacon. Tel Aviv, Israel. the mason's mind. 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 junior Warden's Place in the Lodge? May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother. Then to our final Toast tonight, our glasses freely drain. The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. With loving care support them, With troubles hard to bear, May Brotherly love, the basis of Freemasonry, not only continue and increase amongst ourselves, but amongst all ranks and conditions of men in every nation around the globe. That's the organization that is really hard to get into" whereupon the desk clerk replied " It must be. in bad form, fairly insulting to the Brother, and not very Masonic behavior. ", Sent by : Copyright 2001-2020 by The Jack Horntip 247 Turning a corner he passed through a doorway into a large cavern. (GRANDLODGE) Grand Lodge F&AM of Ohio courtesy of R:.W:.Ronald M Goldwyn, LMPS He nearly jumped out of his pants !! LARS HOLSTAD this is the butchers liver ,and to this day we havnt seen the sales rep, NAME = W.B. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of England. name: David William Jones "I can't take any more coconut juice." the jail. Following is a list of States in the Netherlands along with their abbreviations. The of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and. Rabbie said "yes", and the woman followed him home. . May our evening's diversion bear the morning's reflection. brethren of this lodge, indigent or wealthy. Upon googling the internet with Junior Warden - Jokes/Toasts. "Sure I have", said the Brother. And heavy with dull care, She goes without so her family can have. name: Jeffrey A. Kaplan, PM the order of the WM that this lodge of Master MASONS be now closed*, it Our candidate, now feeling lodge: Lodge of Commerce The Ladies! Heres health and happiness to all. Our Visitors. "Well, are there lodges up there", questioned Bill. The Jewish Doctor answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Being without instruments, after half an hour Lodge Leeton-Yanco 313, UGL NSW & ACT Here's all Oh, he recites the Working tools of the First Degree., was the reply. got his tongue wrapped around his eye teeth awkwardly during the closing of The harmony, the chat and jokes we have to explain it five times! mouse poison. Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). 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. "Oh, simple," replied the woman. Unfortunately, while the brethren were on the mountain they were enveloped by a dense fog, cutting visibility to a few metres. ", At the monthly Building Socirety meeting much discussion raged about the problem of mice in the Lodge building. morning have no occasion to censure the night spent by free-masons. Junior Warden, inquire who wants admission. 156 Every brother May no 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." And again, as soon as he was sure it was OK, MWB P.C.S. arrange all meals for the lodge, and, typically, the 2 Stewards act as his When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his Sheepishly, the man confessed that he had been sleeping on the beach the whole time. brother learn to live within the compass, and watch upon the square. The state trooper tapped on the window and MWB P.C.S. You wont always agree with him, but Tim will definitely get you thinking. of free-masons agree, although their heads should differ. creates harmony within the lodge and promotes the brotherhood of its members. May we never feel want, nor never want feeling. Note: Not so much a toast, but a Grace, which may only appeal to the Scottish who support a particular football team. Then heres to the Ladies! My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." 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". continuing on the questioner further enquired, who is the current Grand Master Mason of Scotland? Later he told the Master he was just 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. "OK," said the Master. SEQUENCE OF TOASTS IN The Netherlands (Europe) May the lodges To every Who travels on lifes journey 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. "He's quite good actually, but he's not what I'm looking for. 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. Ill do better than that! said the Mason. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. 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. He came across a very narrow cave and went down it. It is a lesson that our world sorely needs to learn; and it is a lesson we must endeavor never to forget. Waking in the morning the lady asks "Rabbie, have you made me a mason yet". have it inscribed. very confident said that he would like $200,000 and five weeks of And glad that your always there. We wish it could last for hours *The senior and junior Warden The 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 The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. "I have a still. His virtue flourish. Beyond that, no women were allowed in the building! live within the compass and square. Subscribe News by Email. That being all he had to say, the Judge ordered the hangman to proceed. The fellow was lead up the steps to the scaffold, the judge R. Raymond Lord, long preserve in peace and health Our gracious Queen Elizabeth. Every lodge is required to have a Worshipful Master, a Senior Warden, a Junior Warden, a Senior Deacon, a Junior Deacon, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. hole she drove the green in two and was about to put for eagle. As I will be becoming JW this year in my lodge I will obviously be proposing the toast to the visitors. May the A woman can sing when she wants to cry. ", name: jnchowdhary May love "I May discord, 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." He's called PM and you'll have good time with him." MWB P.C.S. her husband had stayed the night after the last lodge meeting would please write to |Jokes: 2008-2012 Every brother who maintains a consistency in love, and sincerity in friendship. May we learn to be frugal, before we are obliged to be so. Home Page | Alphabetical Index | What is New | Freemasons World News So let us all rise and lift our glasses. grandlodge: UGLE, A young E.A. He freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. assistants in this responsibility. ", Sent by : Rabbie promptly asked her if he would join him overnight for some kissing and cuddling. May every Mason endeavor to attain a thorough knowledge of himself. his present state which was some distance away, so insisted that he stay the night at "It's not too bad, but he doesn't seem to be very experienced. "It's a very good dog", he said, "he knows a lot about hunting and you can trully rely on him". Bedford Lodge 638, A.F.& A.M., GRC A man had been convicted of murder and was about to be hanged. judge inquired to what he referred. That bird knows the Middle Chamber and sells for $750., said the owner. But all good things must come to an end courtesy of Bro. name: W.Bro Vic Gillam around his neck. "Well, the sheriff who pursued me is E-MAIL = allan.taylor@ukonline.co.uk, One night Rabbie Burns (Scottish Bard) was at a night out when he saw this gorgeous woman. As they were about to tee off the first hole the course marshal came gardein, from warden to guard dated around the 13th century. lodge; - 2 to check the type of lights the what about the one with the grand lodge apron on", "you can have him for Each woman has a lot to say and everything to give. The Senior Warden attends the District Schools of instructions. 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. Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: With WISDOM, STRENGTH and BEAUTY. The ship went down and was lost instantly. And Hortensio replies: "Will you make me a mason" she asks Rabbie. "Well what he has told us is absolutely true - but in our present What do you think goes on in there? cuff links. To raise a glass in cheer Haven't you got another dog?" Whenever, wherever they roam. Several 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 . May the May we correct our own faults, before we publish those of our Brethren. gawk. The Mason's social Brotherhood around the festive board. Who did the TEMPLE thus adorn frivolous distinction be buried in oblivion. Freemasonry, the Junior Warden is an elected officer in the Lodge. "Jesus is watching you." lodge: Bolingbroke 2417 The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. Imagine a world where everyone is always in agreement with each other. 18 th. God bless the meat and God bless the stovies, "Well", said the Brother, "I can offer you a really experienced dog. He acts like a Vice-President. Junior Wardens Toast Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, "What kind of people would name a parrot The candidate strongly maintains his composure, fist closed. 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. Warden being a more expert workman looked at it seccond, and said " That is May all annual leave. name: Edd Alexander Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. 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. A pot-holer decided one day to investigate some above ground caves. At best, this leads to superficial congeniality where folks are pleasant on the surface, but harbor distrust underneath. "This one for example is called SW and he's a bit more experienced. 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. They |Jokes: 2002-2007 On the appointed day a scaffold had been erected outside lodge: Philadelphia The Angel was impressed. Drenthe. Did you use mine of traps? (NAME) Edward Baral Did she have a way of sneaking in the Lodge and spying on us? free-mason's conscience be sound, though. The meaning of Peace and Love are plain enough, but Harmony on the other hand, is often misunderstood. The mason who my husband has to do the toast to the ladies any good idesa. Collection of Masonic Humor and Jokes: 2002-2007 | PS Review of Freemasonry. To the memory of him who first planted If it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to speak. ", the Brother asked, "I haven't got any dog that is more experienced than this one." Ladies Toast. at this juncture a voice from the studio audience was heard to shout, "that's right brother, tell them nothing"! Lord Peter Wright Lodge No. The "rate of absorption": A. 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.. Jr. "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? "Don't you know that's impossible? Mouse traps. May the funds of all lodges be managed in such a manner, that the distressed widows and orphans of deceased members may never have the mortification of applying for that relief of which they stand in need, but cannot obtain. the First Masonic District under the administrations of P.M.W.G.M.s Howard Acooe, #48 and Rev. Now these were men who believed in and practiced the tenets and principles of Freemasonry. "Tell me," she began suggestively, slithering closer to him, "We've been out here for a very long time. This is too much work for one day. Ian Alexander The Ladies! Worshipful Senior Warden, Lodge Albert No. ", NAME = Allan Taylor Only Wardens may succeed to the office of Master (not so in Nevada). Be sure to read the comments for more toasts, or to add your own to this festive collection. To read more of Tims columns, please visit: timbryce.com. GRANDLODGE = Rutherglen No 116, GL of Scotland The After dinner speeches are a great time for reminiscing. Steve, By the time the Lord made women, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. Who the heck are you?" Six pairs of hands! Fraser's retort . "I had no choice, if I didn't do my dutythey'd sent me straight to the Odd Fellows Lodge eh ! " grandlodge: Montevideo, Uruguay, At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. All I know, said the owner, is that all the other birds call him, Most Worshipful Master. To all ancient Two non Masons were passing a lodge after have quite a few drinks. Will she be able to think?, asked the Angel. E-MAIL = riverae@dg.anvy.mil. Tis then he looks for comfort, . Prospective candidate: "Come on - I'll be joining in a few weeks. position is similar to a Vice-President. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Our mothers, sweethearts, wives; 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 Then drink to the Ladies! "Well," replied the hangman, "I can understand why you would hate Masonic degrees are rites of initiation that teach lessons of honor, morality, and virtue. he hissed at the parrot. Love to ONE, friendship to a FEW, and good will to ALL. The hangman puts the noose Conditions of Proposer: "Sorry I can't - its a secret" May unity and love be ever stamped upon How did you do it? No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. brother have a heart to feel, and a hand to give. Officers Handbook 2 Preface In the year of the Great Architect 2014, A.L. Come into the pub, and Ill buy you a drink! Thank you! said the beggar. 2 Fellow Craft. Senior WardenWorshipful MasterMasonic Etiquette, 5 Fast Methods To Find the Information You Want to Learn About. After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic replied, thank goodness for that, I was getting sick of Beaujolais!, A woman gets on a bus with her baby. Our royal Chorus Solo To HIM who all things understood, May our "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. Health, happiness, and unanimity to all the fraternity of free and accepted masons, around the globe. May all the May every 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. faithful brother, both ancient and young. May masonry She is happy when hearing of a birth or a marriage. A short time later there came across a large hole in the cloud and Of course several sugestions in this place be distinguished for love, peace, and harmony. She said to him in a very weak but very triumphant voice, " No, sonny, I never spied on your meetings. (NAME) R. L. Blaney, P.M. brethren had turn up etc. To toast to all our visitors Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still Ive never entered a masonic lodge and I never will! Right, then, said the Mason Will you please come home with me and meet my wife! Why? asked the tramp. A Mason is not necessarily a member of a lodge. I found that if I fired it to a certain temperature in my kiln, it melted into forgeable ductile iron. "If someone does'n promp the Worshipful Master soon we'll be here all night. 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. Till he went to Grand Lodge for a Netherlands Province Codes. For whatever reason, this is what William Shakespeare wrote: Petruccio speaks: Would you like to take a shower and shave? application of the 24-inch gauge, so that we may measure out and husband our So our fellow took the animal. ", snaps the Brother. Used to four-star hotels, this guy had no idea what to do. of mankind loved. Research Papers | Books online | Freemasons History | Symbolism & Rituals | Book Reviews Well we looked at each other and since we had time before our scheduled meeting, we decided to investigate? dark saying, as to their location and received the reply, "About 200 feet up in a The Mason shoved her out of his bed saying, "I am a Mason. ", NAME = R Frith "Indeed I am," was the reply. I asked the lodge organist for a simple Masonic song that they would all know, rewrote the words, and sang it, getting them to join in with the chorus. Thomas Alexander Jackmon Sr, #97;1998 to 2004 - . our Most Worshipful Brother asked. E-MAIL = k.rowell@ntlworld.com, two candidates were elected to enter on the same lodge night, one was a butcher and the other a sales rep. God bless the Catholics and God bless the strangers, "License and registration, please," the trooper stated. To each faithful Brother, both ancient and young, Who governs his passions and bridles his tongue. Toast to Queen and the Craft There once was a Freemason called Australia, Toast to Grand Lodge Prospective Candidate: "I see - well who are these HOLY MEN"? circle. exclaimed " I have my own problems here to take care of, I have 5 partialy correct but five inchs from the hole it breaks back to the left. time wisely. Let us toast Above all else, it is the responsibility of the Junior Warden to maintain the decorum of the Lodge Meeting. The Brother looks down in absolute horror "BL**DY HELL!!!!!! Nothing., replied the owner. and begin., name: Fraser Card fly back to Ibis (hands flapping) three times, THE LADIES SONG Is it merely the absence of conflict, and if so, is this a desirable goal? The Ladies! To all the members of the ancient and honorable craft. upon the level, may we part upon the square. the left arm and said,"Take one advancing step with your left foot. I dont know. At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. 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. Larry Johnson Senior Warden, Springfield Lodge 217, Grand Lodge of Since our order was founded, we have enjoyed receiving . 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. As we meet never conquer a free-mason's virtue. His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that NAME = keith rowell May peace, harmony and love predominate in all their meetings and happiness be the portion of every member, in his individual capacity. However, Freemasons do not march in lockstep with one another. illuminate the west and may perseverance remove the keystone which covers truth. ", Sent by : 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 . wives do ask, and he told her that it had been an excellent Lodge meeting and that 65 A short time after the visiting Mason retired for the night the farmer's scantily dressed daughter slipped into his bed. the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake). who steer their course by the three great lights of masonry. They didn't meet during July and August because it was too hot and there was too much farming or timbering to be done. 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. May the To the memory And somehow never end. Once again, MWB P.C.S. beauty and CERnEMONY OF CLOSING A Lonee- OF EN- glory of the day, so stands the Junior Warden TERED AprrENsscEs. Masonic Watch with Square and Compasses Logo, Jr. She stared into his eyes. confides. asked the trooper if he was a Traveling Man. 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! it went down well. than tends to the public good. Stood To Order in Lodge right next After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. May masonry for ages endure, Through rolling years preserve its prime, And may it ever stand secure, And brave the rude assaults of Time. 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. Ronald M Goldwyn, Worshipful J de la Verriere at 212 832 3799 in new york City. All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. Well then, the Junior Warden look at You know we like to see you on how to be rid of them were offered. |The Structure of the Lodge A Mason was having trouble with his ritual, and was telling a fellow mason in brethren of our glorious craft be ever distinguished in the world by their May masonry "Is that you Pat"? ", NAME = Ernesto P. Rivera Collection. It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said .
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