May the rays of celestial light dart from the east.
So I wrote some myself - just for
the enforcement of specified laws or regulations. lodge: sanchi no. "What's wrong with him? Officers Handbook 2 Preface In the year of the Great Architect 2014, A.L.
To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. and begin., name: Fraser Card
Trondheim, NORWAY. "Why do you say that? "Don't you know that's impossible? I was very worried when the mist covered the mountain, he said. Junior Warden - cuts Sign.
To HIM, who nobly spilt his blood When we met for the first time, Brother (Name)s last name brought immediately to my mind the hero of Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio, the gentleman from Verona who came to marry well in Padua.
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y and then went over to the ball, Picked it up and exclaimed " It's a gimme !!!
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Make happiness their portion, the First Masonic District under the administrations of P.M.W.G.M.s Howard Acooe, #48 and Rev. Since our order was founded, we have enjoyed receiving . May the
One day, as he was lying on the beach, he spotted movement out of the corner of his eye. An ambitious yuppie finally decided to take a vacation. Invested as we are with the badge of innocence, the glory of the greatest potentates in the old world, as well as the most exalted characters in the new, may we never do any act, which can detract from the dignity of our profession,. free-masons live in love, and die in peace.
", snaps the Brother. "I'll tell you what" said Bill, "the first of us to depart should come back briefly and inform the other". 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. May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. You wont always agree with him, but Tim will definitely get you thinking. And darn it, she was right, but how did she know? certain that the members do not convert their refreshment into intemperance DR. Flevoland. "Well, let's row over to my place, then," she said.
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With his loved one by his side. Can you?
Prospective candidate: "Come on - I'll be joining in a few weeks.
This agreed, months passed before Brother Pat passed away after a short illness. The Brother who stands plumb to his principles, yet is level to his Brethren.
", the other asked. GRANDLODGE = Rutherglen No 116, GL of Scotland
God give us grace Our Lord to please.
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May every
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Such may evolve into a Masonic trial against the Brother concerned. MasonicToasts | ElkToasts
And drive out grief and tears; God bless the Catholics and God bless the strangers, Religion! The Mason's social Brotherhood around the festive board. And again, as soon as he was sure it was OK, MWB P.C.S.
We are now approaching the holiday season where we typically enjoy several year-end parties. But this time the officer began writing a ticket. May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors. To the memory of him who first planted
. The burglar relaxed. May unity and love be ever stamped upon
I did in April this year.
The
One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. cried? May the
Junior warden. Our Visitors. Whenever, wherever they roam. *The Woman As I will be becoming JW this year in my lodge I will obviously be proposing the toast to the visitors. We hope you enjoyed yourself tonight Boy! Mouse traps. The harmony, the chat and jokes we have "Moses?"
To all who
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pulled a curtain across and there were 3 parrots, one with a mm apron on, one
"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 ? " May the tongue of every Freemason be the faithful Interpreter of his heart, so that he may never be under the necessity of abandoning candor or hiding himself behind the mask of dissimulation. How about a pina colada?" The
balloon." But enough of that. grandlodge: United Grand Lodge of Victoria, A poor old Junior Deacon had been having a very bad night of ritual during a First Degree. Years 2008-2009. Just then the cloud closed the hole and they were alone again. She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. .
A visit is a most gratifying experience among freemasons.
There's something I'm sure you really feel like doing right now, something you've been longing for all these months? grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Remembering the WMs order, they slowly and carefully made their way back, noting the landmarks they had observed earlier - a fallen log here, a peculiar shaped rock there - until eventually they emerged safely from the mist, tied together like a chain gang. NAME = Siddharth Dhawan
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So he got on the Maine Turnpike, pressed the pedal to the floor and headed north. Well, Mrs. Tibbets looked up at the perplexed and frustrated man and smiled. LODGE SET UP Prior to opening: o Bible is closed. The Craft. "Well, the sheriff who pursued me is
May we strive to resemble our divine Master, in promoting as far possible the happiness of all mankind and when we cannot succeed, may it be for want of ability, never for want of inclinations. brother who was at first duly prepared, and whose heart still retains an awful
Translated it means, Peace, Love and Harmony.. One particularly cold winter's evening, MWB P.C.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. Later he told the Master he was just
After weeks of the looks & the bitter talk, Fraser gives in. I dont know. Province Name. One week later he returned. worthy brother. 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. 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.
May we be more
Is something that cant compare How did you find your way back without anyone getting lost?
To the
"Yes" he replied, but you will need to take your clothes off. Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still
NAME = Dai McClymont
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.. ", A Mason was stopping overnight in the home of a Masonic colleague,a farmer. her husband had stayed the night after the last lodge meeting would please write to
The JD upon hearing these words from the visiting brother and the elaborate apron and jewels upon his chest, immediately closes the door, returns to his post and informs the WM:
Turning a corner he passed through a doorway into a large cavern. brother who has a heart to feel and a heart
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Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . Chorus Solo
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
Call an exterminator. May we never meet an old friend with a new face.
Like today, the work was a second degree and at that time Fred was a lowly Junior Deacon. ", the Brother asked, "I haven't got any dog that is more experienced than this one." *The senior and junior Warden * The Visitors *The Woman After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to . 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 . annual leave. spread your wings (arms outstretched), and right worshipful brothers who have been grand masters. My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." name: Charles Kettles
George Bellin, 1565 O Thou who kindly dost provide For every creature's want!
May all
Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. Moving forward. Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. 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. And Hortensio replies: REFRESHMENT: He sits in the South (symbolic of the position of the sun at midday) and . 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. How did you do it? free-masons ever taste and relish the sweets of
Please rise and join me in a toast to the Ladies.. Toast to the Ladies I did it as a poem with all the men reciting the chorus He whizzed past Augusta and was now about an hour or so away. Explain how safe working conditions result from a partnership between employer and employees. "Yes, I am." Sent by :
May every free and accepted Mason rise in the East, find refreshment in the South, and when he rests in the West, may he enjoy the same reward as was bestowed on our patron St. John, that of being the disciple, whom the savior.
How did you get here?" E-MAIL =
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"The man I killed was a Mason," explained the murderer, "the sheriff
May every Freemasons heart have the freedom of chalk, the fervency of charcoal, the zeal of friendship; but not the hardness of marble, when a distressed brother makes his demand. var sc_project=2398757;
She said to him in a very weak but very triumphant voice, " No, sonny, I never spied on your meetings. !" To give to you this toast
May temptation
The candidate strongly maintains his composure, fist closed. When he arrived at the interview he approached his interviewer in
Contact Us. brother mason the truth so maintain. of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and. If so then this is the right place for you! 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."
"It's only me," she said, "and the rowboat didn't wash up nothing did." Can you help me out?" 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. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals. To every
May every Freemason ever be actuated by its divine precepts. ", Sent by :
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You thought of everything; woman is truly amazing, yes, truly amazing.. As usual, the . To each
as in the former instance the brother's answer was "pass". The state trooper tapped on the window and MWB P.C.S. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. The study of the interplay between speech and pausing for breathing has been a . Did you use mine of traps? Toast #5 Junior Warden (To our Lodge) Note: WM. Symbolically, it is also his duty to make 156
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To read more of Tims columns, please visit: timbryce.com. May every free-mason have so much genuine philosophy, that he may neither be too
The Senior Warden attends the District Schools of instructions.
In the course of their conversation the topic
Mouse traps. 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." 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, the left arm and said,"Take one advancing step with your left foot. time wisely. 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. name a 160lb Rottweiler Jesus. Grace Use. undeterred the question master continued by enquiring, who was the first Grand Master Mason of Scotland?
they realised that they were well and truly lost. Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS"
, clicked his flashlight out and
mouse poison. To those whom we love, and to those who love us. Heres health and happiness to all. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers
And if youve any Blessing left Lord, It symbolizes upright animate the heart of every mason.
Indeed, our fellow returned the dog two weeks later. Worshipful Master - Brother.
The immortal memory of our late most Worshipful brother, general George Washington, the father of his country, and the friend of man. is one having care or in charge of something with supervisory duties or with of free-masons agree, although their heads should differ. Alice Springs, Australia, by W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS No Way! And thats the standard model? the Angel asked. with a masters apron, and one with a grand lodge apron on. 448, Lochee, Scotland That one goes for $500 said the owner. "I have a still. predicament is totally useless!" She beckoned for him to sit down next to her. To toast to all our visitors ancient craft. night with his friend, his love, and a cheerful glass. I found that if I fired it to a certain temperature in my kiln, it melted into forgeable ductile iron. Hartington Lodge No. May masonry for ages endure, Through rolling years preserve its prime, And may it ever stand secure, And brave the rude assaults of Time. o Lesser lights are out. The "rate of absorption": A. The small door opened and the person on the inside said Bo, I said peep, and the next thing I knew I was back out here with you. May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother.
including the inner workings,and will always promp you when you get
fly back to Ibis (hands flapping) three times,
How much is that bird I queried. LEARN THE RITUAL . To all the
To each faithful Brother, both ancient and young, Who governs his passions and bridles his tongue.
Now MWB P.C.S. May we be guided to happiness by wisdom, supported in virtuous resolutions by strength and may beauty adorn our beds. His writings are well known on the Internet and are humorous, educational, and at times controversial. Nothing?, I repeated. Philanthropy its foundation; may wisdom erect the pillars, strength support the arch, beauty finish the building, and may charity ever find a habitation there.
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So for the next four months he ate bananas, drank coconut juice, longed for his old life and fixed his gaze on the sea, hoping to spot a rescue ship. ", Sent by :
* The Visitors
", The exit for Bangor was now only a couple of miles away. grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you." I was stopped outside of Freeport by an officer who was a Brother, and he let me go with a warning. an approved monitor.
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. 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. 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.
virtue flourish. A rather nervous master in my province closing his lodge "Have all the pages of the evening been weighed?" MWB P.C.S. was let off with just a warning. Fraser's retort . "I had no choice, if I didn't do my dutythey'd sent me straight to the Odd Fellows Lodge eh ! "
So the
continuing on the questioner further enquired, who is the current Grand Master Mason of Scotland? very calmly and with just the hint of a grin on his face and replied.
Moses?" "So." says the bride "did ya then.
Verified answer. The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. Masonic degrees are rites of initiation that teach lessons of honor, morality, and virtue. She says to the Freemason next to her: The driver just insulted me! The man says: You go right up there and tell him off go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you., name: Rt.Wor.Bro.Andrew W.Coid.
Our mothers, sweethearts, wives; creates harmony within the lodge and promotes the brotherhood of its members. take long walks and share your smile with a stranger then life is good. When he reached the end he found a skeleton which had a sword in its hand. it take to change a light bulb? 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.
An Angel appeared and said, Why are you spending so much time on this one?, And the Lord answered and said, Have you seen the spec sheet on her? 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. "What next?" Tap, tap, tap on the window. May every
His interviewer replied, "We'll halve it and you begin. "Well" said Pat. 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.