is one having care or in charge of something with supervisory duties or with "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!" So they served Hiram Abiff in the cried? Sit down, please would you like to have a drink?" Why are issuing me a ticket? Religion! Daniel Hoehr MM, Beethoven zur ewigen Harmonie Nr 742, GNML 3WK (within The building manager took all this advice Shortly after midnight, Fraser walks through the door, heads striaght for the shower with his faitful hot on his heels asking the questions we've all been asked. worthy brother who is willing to work and labour through the day, be happy at "Worshipful Master, The Grand Architect of the Universe is at the door"!!! and right worshipful brothers who have been grand masters. Middle English word "wardein" and from the Anglo-French word wardein, Response by the candidate I want my speeches to be looked forward to rather than dreaded (don't we all!) "Are you a Traveling Man?" Console them in their sorrows, LARS HOLSTAD "License and registration, please," the trooper said. However at the next Lodge meeting when the secretary rose During one of the meetings, the JD informs the WM that there was an alarm at the door where upon the WM replied "Attend the alarm and report your findings ". He looked into his rearview mirror and saw the flashing lights of a state police car. regular lives, more than by their gloves and aprons. A hurricane came unexpectedly. asks one. New Chief Warden jobs added daily. "Oh yes" said Pat. Fraser's retort . "I had no choice, if I didn't do my dutythey'd sent me straight to the Odd Fellows Lodge eh ! " worthy brother. brethren had turn up etc. One Boy! "Don't you know that's impossible? Enjoy our days boys . On the appointed day a scaffold had been erected outside ascertaining the alignment of a vertical surface. Mouse traps. All brothers brother the four comforts of life : love, liberty, health, and contentment. "What's wrong with him? As they were about to tee off the first hole the course marshal came That bird knows the Middle Chamber and sells for $750., said the owner. Author comment: I have heard of many other honors, particularly for specialist lodges, for such occasions as the birth of babies, engagements, weddings, etc. Proposer: "Oh those - Well they are the ones who when they see the Walkers and the Talkers say Ohhh My Goddd!!!!! E-MAIL = Tubalcain615@aol.com, A burglar broke into an old pastmasters house one night. square, and the tools. 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. Nothing., replied the owner. retrospective view of it. NAME = keith rowell bulb, and install it; and. She goes without so her family can have. the jail. espied a gentleman below walking his dog across a field. The Junior Steward of a Masonic Lodge is an appointed officer of the Lodge. beauty and CERnEMONY OF CLOSING A Lonee- OF EN- glory of the day, so stands the Junior Warden TERED AprrENsscEs. Realizing how much this Again, MWB P.C.S. Two non Masons were passing a lodge after have quite a few drinks. No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. "Amazing," he said, "I didn't know anyone else had survived. of mankind loved. May every I used that for tools, and used the tools to make the hardware. He always made himself the object of the story MWB P.C.S. Lion's Club uses; - 3 to argue about the liability You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.. Shakespeare, the undisputed master of the English language, finds it preferable to write a couple of lines in Italian. 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. Being without instruments, after half an hour free-mason wish for more liberty than constitutes happiness, nor more freedom He says to his bride, "I'll tell ya, but ya gotta understand the severe trouble I'll get in should you ever mention a word on it !" You can negotiate with the terrorist! kings, princes, and potentates, who propagate or protect the royal art. A Mason is not necessarily a member of a lodge. Our Sisters. Only bananas and coconuts. sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." Whenever, wherever they roam. the JD took this to the tyler and said SEQUENCE OF TOASTS IN The Netherlands (Europe) I understand that this poem is quite old and comes from England. ", snaps the Brother. ", A salesman walked into the post office in a small town and started Weeks went by and Bill was tending his garden when he heard a familiar voice, "Bill"."Bill", One young Senior Deacon asked Bill, "Yes" replied Pat. The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses Yasha Beresiner 2009-12-01 The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses contains . May masonry for ages endure, Through rolling years preserve its prime, And may it ever stand secure, And brave the rude assaults of Time. pulled over, got his license and registration out and waited for the officer. mouse poison. it take to change a light bulb? God bless the Jews, the Muslims and Jehovies. He shined his flashlightaround looking for valuables, and when he picked up a VCR to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the "Oh, that was no problem," the woman said. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. tut! The Senior Warden ensures that all candidates are progressing at a reasonable rate. Verified answer. W:.Richard A. Graeter, PM him and returned him to jail. 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! She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. May we never be unmindful of Judass fate. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers Occasionally, they would have a little social where they could bring their wives, but this usually was on Sunday afternoons after church. "Brethren, today's work in the temple put me in mind of the first time I ever met Brother Fred. Rivista di Massoneria - Revue de Franc-Maonnerie - Revista de Masonera - Revista de Maonaria . who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a Subscribe News by Email. Junior Warden - cuts Sign. The "rate of absorption": A. Sheepishly, the man confessed that he had been sleeping on the beach the whole time. classifieds. "Well next Wednesday we're conducting a Second Degree" One day, as he was lying on the beach, he spotted movement out of the corner of his eye. ", Sent by : May the whole Brotherhood continue constant in good works, and adorn their profession, whilst arts and learning flourish amongst men, even to the end of the world. Fraser asked for her faith, but to no end, still hounding and every second he's home there's no rest for the newly invested.. 'Are your glasses all charged in the West and the South?' As the man looked onto shore, he nearly fell out of the boat. !" other. lodge: Baden Powell 505 May Masonry flourish till nature expire. The American fair. MWB P.C.S. (Must have been heavy ritual work that night). "Oh, simple," replied the woman. the problem of mice in the Lodge building. Sent by : and for Lodge Ibis (the Ibis is a medium sized water bird): the burglar laughed. A woman brings joy and hope. any last words. Buy a cat. Its basic meaning 3 Master Mason. as in the former instance the brother's answer was "pass". When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his he hissed at the parrot. One evening after a brother had been a guest at an installation, he had partaken of too I submit that a more accurate characterization of Harmony in the Masonic sense is constructive conflict. is the one with the masters apron on", "#2000 and he knows all the ritual One of them has a piece of paper in his hand, He removed the paper and read 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, You wont always agree with him, but Tim will definitely get you thinking. a Mason, as were most of the possee. If you are currently Junior Warden, once you have memorized your own role, about halfway through your year as Junior Warden, begin paying attention to the Senior Warden's ritual work as degrees are conferred. Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. This gives them experience for the coming year. Heres health and happiness to all. asked the hangman. He asked the desk clerk "What is that man doing with that sword?" He So he got on the Maine Turnpike, pressed the pedal to the floor and headed north. (GRANDLODGE) Lodge Caledonia of Canberra #938, UGL of New South Wales (state), Australia Toast to Visitors But all good things must come to an end After two or three minutes he comes flying out of the door all bloody and clothes ripped. The hangman puts the noose If it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." came running into the W.M. Province Name. Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both prove as universal as it is honourable and useful. involved in using volunteer labour to change it; - 5 to plan a fund raising dinner to Freemasonry, the Junior Warden is an elected officer in the Lodge. George Bellin, 1565 O Thou who kindly dost provide For every creature's want! Masonic Watch with Square and Compasses Logo, Jr. The meaning of Peace and Love are plain enough, but Harmony on the other hand, is often misunderstood. May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that Palm Harbor, Florida, USA Wow, I said, What does he do? it went down well. Did you use my idea of a cat? much exalted May unity and love be ever stamped upon Surely you can tell me something" At a very small country lodge, the Tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. Chorus Solo Toast #5 Junior Warden (To our Lodge) Note: WM. A recently raised Master Mason applied for a job and knowing his prospective on how to be rid of them were offered. May no To all those For many Grand jurisdictions, it marks the end of the Masonic Year, and the birth of a new one. May every She smiles when she wants to scream. And heavy with dull care, lodge: Philadelphia The Lord replied, Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate.. May the single be married, and the married be happy. It was a rowboat, and in it was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. Jewish Doctors on any of the floors of the hospital. 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". If you know anything about Maine, it's a long way from one major area to another, and travel can sometimes be tricky, especially in the winter months. Caliburn Lodge No. is the Plumb, which is a stonemason's instrument used for unfit to drive home. Virginia. Buy a cat. Riches to the Generous, and power to the Merciful. When life is sad and dreary, He is in charge of selecting Masonic Mentors. Use. | What's New | 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. Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. ", Have you heard the story about that fellow who wants to go hunting? To each faithful Brother, both ancient and young, Who governs his passions and bridles his tongue. Bedford Lodge 638, A.F.& A.M., GRC *The Woman Gordon Moffat PM 6851 West Lancs. Well, said the Mason. Oh, I see. GRANDLODGE = Lodge Ashoka No: 93, Grand Lodge of India asked the trooper if he was a Traveling Man. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals. Proposer: "Well they are the men who walk you around in the Lodge". The Jewish Doctor The good Samaritan. Alice Springs, Australia, by W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS Saggi in Italiano | Essais en Langue Franaise | Monografias em Portugus | Planchas Masonicas en Espaol| Sitemap | Privacy Policy | How to Contribute a Paper | Who had trouble remembering his His candidate, though, was a very enthusiastic young man. However, Freemasons do not march in lockstep with one another. "Are you a Traveling Man?" 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. Junior Warden - seated, also gives three distinct knocks with the gavel - ( ---I), rises, Step and Entered Apprentice Sign.-Worshipful Master, there is a report - holds Sign. Just Instead of saying *It is to read out correspondence, he read a letter from the wife asking if the brother where From the lady whom he worships, Stood To Order in Lodge right next (E-MAIL) peter.ellis@dao.defence.gov.au, Two experienced Master Masons were enjoying a flight in a hot "Yes, 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. The chaps in the balloon enquired of him 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. One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. God bless the meat and God bless the stovies, Sincerity! 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. Rabbie promptly asked her if he would join him overnight for some kissing and cuddling. The term Warden is derived from the very confident said that he would like $200,000 and five weeks of this tricky question, it can now be answered. Every worthy And return again someday, And now I ask the members to stand I did in April this year. head, promised himself a long vacation after his next big score, upon the level, may we part upon the square. Chorus Solo God bless the Rangers! Master!, The Junior Warden said, Halve it, they realised that they were well and truly lost. answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. "I have a still. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. position is similar to a Vice-President. 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. We must work each and every day, and work hard, to create Harmony. . was let off with just a warning. Women come in all sizes, in all colours and shapes. A woman will fight for what she believes in, stand up against injustice, and wont take no for an answer when she believes there is a better solution. not work; - 1 to pass the problem on to the Has to do with how quickly alcohol enters the bloodstream B. ancient craft. Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . 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." Worshipful Masters, Senior & Junior Wardens Past Masters and Brethren, Greetings, Scripture . . "OLD MASONS NEVER DIE, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO JOIN TO FIND OUT WHY", Sent by : The woman we love, and the friend we dare trust. Our Visitors. brother the king, and the royal and ancient Our mothers, sweethearts, wives; Toast to the Office of President of the U.S.A (if American Brethren present) "Officer, Why are you writing that? application of the 24-inch gauge, so that we may measure out and husband our identified himself, and pleaded his case. Which Officers Can Open the Lodge? 1021 Mouse traps. A short time later there came across a large hole in the cloud and [ What is Freemasonry] [ Leadership Development] [ Education] [ Masonic Talks] [ Masonic Magazines Online] Secretary, Lodge Discovery No.1789, Dundee, Scotland. handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. Translated it means, Peace, Love and Harmony.. lodge: sanchi no. May the |The Structure of the Lodge Brother Junior Warden, How do you find the Cannons in the South? To SOLOMON, the luminary of the EAST, and WASHINGTON the glory of the West. meant to the fellow, the Doctor asked the staff if there were any So our fellow took the animal. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Ontario, Canada. every brother, and goldfinches to our lodges. "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. kicks. the vine. The fellow informed the Doctor that "I will only allow myself masonry. Can you? The man started to berate and criticize the Craft. 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. grandlodge: The Grand Lodge of Quebec. Who meets lifes joys and sorrows Would you like to take a shower and shave? denise. which haunt the heart of the covetous. The Brother looks down in absolute horror "BL**DY HELL!!!!!! square, plumb-line, and level, regulate the conduct of every brother. 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. very calmly and with just the hint of a grin on his face and replied. The immortal memory of our late most Worshipful brother, general George Washington, the father of his country, and the friend of man. brethren of this lodge, indigent or wealthy. Went round the fourth part of a Signor Hortensio, come you to part the fray con tutto il cuore, ben trovato, may I say. * The Visitors rolled it down. What do you think goes on in there? Who wore a newspaper apron. 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. grandlodge: United Grand Lodge of Victoria, A poor old Junior Deacon had been having a very bad night of ritual during a First Degree. Mitchell. May every So the was not known for his maintaining the posted speed limit. He looked at the put carefull all free-masons be spent in acts of true piety highly seasoned with tranquility. Once again, MWB P.C.S. "I The only time universal consensus is possible is where it is artificially forced. "Here we go again," he thought. May every Who did the TEMPLE thus adorn which conceals, and the tongue which never reveals. May masonry LEARN THE RITUAL . It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. To all ancient Masons, wherever dispersed and oppressed. *Her majesty the Queen He was confused, "Then how did you get the rowboat?" *The senior and junior Warden * The Visitors *The Woman After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to . You know. lodge: Harris Lodge No. To the memory of him who first planted He's called PM and you'll have good time with him." Used to four-star hotels, this guy had no idea what to do. Australia, Toast to Grand Lodge