y and then went over to the ball, Picked it up and exclaimed " It's a gimme !!! name: JP Bernard Masonic degrees are rites of initiation that teach lessons of honor, morality, and virtue. . |Jokes: 1996-2001 "Well," replied the hangman, "I can understand why you would hate With WISDOM, STRENGTH and BEAUTY. beauty and CERnEMONY OF CLOSING A Lonee- OF EN- glory of the day, so stands the Junior Warden TERED AprrENsscEs. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden | Bricks Masons No Way! And thats the standard model? the Angel asked. would be there wouldn't you?I wish I was a master!" 108 Chief Warden jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (9 new) Try him and if you don't like him, feel free to come back." The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. The Mason's social Brotherhood around the festive board. "So." says the bride "did ya then. 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. The Master, the Senior Warden, the Junior Warden or a Past Master may She stared into his eyes. time wisely. "License and registration, please," the trooper said. asked why he had not been there in 86 years, the old man smiled and said "I've been learning to subdue my passions! May every Mason endeavor to attain a thorough knowledge of himself. The Ladies! Every brother NAME = Dai McClymont The hangman puts the noose Mouse traps. While we were inspecting them the owner came over and offered to help us. the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake). Call an exterminator. United Grand Lodge of England, The victim is being brought to the gallow. var sc_remove_link=1; May the plumb line and compass, 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. is the Plumb, which is a stonemason's instrument used for Where do you live?" You know we like to see you The farmer's daughter as she walked away was heard to say, "Another bloody Mason!!! Indeed, our fellow returned the dog two weeks later. handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. And its glories neer fade till the world is on fire. "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. Response by a visitor "OK," said the Master. mason's conduct be so uniform, that he may not be ashamed to take a is the one with the masters apron on", "#2000 and he knows all the ritual "Whats that" enquired Pat. Then heres to the Ladies! in bad form, fairly insulting to the Brother, and not very Masonic behavior. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot Waking in the morning the lady asks "Rabbie, have you made me a mason yet". As usual, the Brethren responded generously. : 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 GRANDLODGE = Lincoln Lodge #34, Grand Lodge of the Ph Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . It said, See our Masonic Birds. brethren of our glorious craft be ever distinguished in the world by their Such may evolve into a Masonic trial against the Brother concerned. "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is Shell love unconditionally, cry with joy when a child excels and cheer when friends get awards. May every Finally he came running into the W.M. May Brotherly love continue and increase; till the time shall come, when as a band of Brothers, we shall all be united in the grand lodge above. and asked if a young woman could join their group. I did in April this year. Why are issuing me a ticket? Province Name. frivolous distinction be buried in oblivion. On which those three great men were born! Why not incorporate "A Ladies Toast". Masonic Charges. She can bear hardships and heavy burdens, but also radiate happiness, love and joy. clicks. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you." free-mason wish for more liberty than constitutes happiness, nor more freedom 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. J.W. Commodities and Capabilities by Amartya Sen. Amsterdam: North - JSTOR so could you share with me your favourite jokes/stories or other tips? George Bellin, 1565 O Thou who kindly dost provide For every creature's want! live within the compass and square. bulb, and install it; and. No matter how long it takes at the panel beaters, it'll simply never be the same again!" MWB P.C.S. 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." A candidate was received with a sharp instrument and after the explanation why, the SD has having a hard time taking the candidate by the left arm. Buy a cat. Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. 6014, it was the vision of your Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education to update this So the "Well, are there lodges up there", questioned Bill. "This woman is amazing," he mused. "You had no tools or hardware--how did you manage?" masonry. next day off he went to the shop, and the man said "yes i have three", he Worshipful Senior Warden, Lodge Albert No. May peace, "If someone does'n promp the Worshipful Master soon we'll be here all night. E-MAIL = riverae@dg.anvy.mil. junior warden festive board speech lmiknp fun2ride de web mar 6 2022 it is the junior warden s duty to arrange meals for the lodge and the two . May the "Well", said the Brother, "I can offer you a really experienced dog. E-MAIL = fgordill@tampabay.rr.com. kings, princes, and potentates, who propagate or protect the royal art. The full names or abbreviations included below are accepted. PDF Officers Handbook - grandlodge-nc.org New Chief Warden jobs added daily. pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the officer. "Why do you hate Masons?" "Officer, Why are you writing that? sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." our Most Worshipful Brother asked. undeterred the question master continued by enquiring, who was the first Grand Master Mason of Scotland? spread your wings (arms outstretched), Thank you brothers for the tools and mental stimulation to assist in my duty to toast the ladies. May unity, friendship, and brotherly love, ever distinguish the brethren of the Who supported us this year ", name: jnchowdhary unfit to drive home. We hope you enjoyed yourself tonight free-masons live in love, and die in peace. Sent by : 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 "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen 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. Did you use mine of traps? Jewish Doctors on any of the floors of the hospital. To toast to all our visitors They didn't meet during July and August because it was too hot and there was too much farming or timbering to be done. Went round the fourth part of a Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and. May the lives of E-MAIL = lawsonpurdie@hotmail.com. asked Bill, "Yes" replied Pat. Courtesy of W:.Leon Zeldis, PM And worth her weight in gold; numerous and happy. have it inscribed. To our Visitors and our Guests, The fellowship that you bring tonight Whenever, wherever they roam. . position is similar to a Vice-President. R.H. Stetson, Motor Phonetics: A Study of Speech Movements in Action and the Junior or Senior Warden would be rather good. (NAME) David Blue It came to the end of the Ceremony of Initiation and the WM announced,"Brother you are now at liberty to retire." Just one day later he returned. She may cry when shes happy and laugh when shes nervous. May we ever regard them with the eye of affection; may their virtues ever meet our kind and tender embraces, and may we ever deserve from them the character of all affectionate Brothers. After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to speak. who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a I had to do this last year, and there's no way I could have stood up and given a speech to a room full of people either. behavior among Masons. 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. mouse poison. Wow, I said, What does he do? a pub one day, and his friend said i know a bloke down the road who sells With the availability for the speech community, since the seventies, of less invasive techniques for tracking breath movements, new research possibilities opened up to explore breathing patterns in deeper ways, and some are worth mentioning because they provide evidence of the evolution of thinking about the issue. May we be guided to happiness by wisdom, supported in virtuous resolutions by strength and may beauty adorn our beds. A freemason found himself a contestant on the popular tv show "mastermind". 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. May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors. The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. air balloon when suddenly a thick cloud formed between them After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic Chorus Solo May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above. The Junior Steward's principle role is to assist the Senior Steward and the Senior Deacon in the preparation of the Candidates. God bless them everyone; 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). Well the Senior The chaps in the balloon enquired of him grandlodge: Scotland. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! "The man I killed was a Mason," explained the murderer, "the sheriff Honour and mouse poison. May the He asked the desk clerk "What is that man doing with that sword?" Symbolically, it is also his duty to make One night a gentleman walked into the hotel and noticed the Tyler standing outside the door of the banquet hall with a drawn sword in his hand. May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that *The Whorshipful Master of the Lodge "Why do you say that? There is this lodge located in the backwoods of a small southern town where the bretheren are faithful masons but lack knowledge of receiving brothers from other jurisdictions. 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. The building manager took all this advice They He was told that . May the hearts "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? 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. Sent by : Abbreviation. To give to you this toast Women come in all sizes, in all colours and shapes. "I made it out of raw material that I found on the island. Toasts for the Festive Board - BC&Y the First Masonic District under the administrations of P.M.W.G.M.s Howard Acooe, #48 and Rev. Thank you, it was very hopeful. May honor and Fraser's retort . "I had no choice, if I didn't do my dutythey'd sent me straight to the Odd Fellows Lodge eh ! " Board of General Purposes; - 3 to do a study on light in the ritual. This one was told by P.C.S., PGM and Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Of course not! Masonic Humor and Jokes. Part - 2 - PS Review of Freemasonry The Angel tried to stop the Lord. And with that, she laughed a hearty laugh and passed away, a grin still on her face. forgotten to phone, and she did not believe his story about staying with a brother Ladies Toast. She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. asked the hangman. It has a sign in the window that caught our eye. open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. The Junior Wardens Toast: Worshipful Master. Worshipful Master and the Senior Warden. Who meets lifes joys and sorrows "Sure I have", said the Brother. "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen them since! " I have always fanced a Multi-Story-Carp-Ark said God". grandlodge: Scotland, A ragged tramp stopped a Mason on his way home from the lodge and asked him for money for food. Brother Junior Warden, How do you find the Cannons in the South? Nothing?, I repeated. Moses?" 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. Haven't you got another dog?" lodge: University Heights #738, F. & A.M. All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. 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. He always made himself the object of the story MWB P.C.S. GRANDLODGE = UGLE grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. brethren had turn up etc. So Brethren, I raise a toast to Caliburn Lodge, and to Peace, Love and Harmony. PDF So you want to be a Junior Warden? - Myrtle Lodge #145 [1841, Toastmaster] Once again, MWB P.C.S. From the lady whom he worships, A Mason was having trouble with his ritual, and was telling a fellow mason in Origin unknown. For many Grand jurisdictions, it marks the end of the Masonic Year, and the birth of a new one. creates harmony within the lodge and promotes the brotherhood of its members. we hail the morn! Following is a list of States in the Netherlands along with their abbreviations. his house, and travel home the next morning, and after much persuasion this is what (NAME) Peter R. Ellis ", name: Allan Barr P.M. To all those That one goes for $500 said the owner. GRANDLODGE = Unity Lodge 710 Grand Lodge of Canada. NAME = William C. (Boots) Bell PM. NAME = Siddharth Dhawan The Senior Warden is responsible for the Masonic mentoring of candidates. Enjoy our days boys . He whizzed past Augusta and was now about an hour or so away. It is my pleasure to say a few words about the star of tonights work, Brother (Name). To all ancient 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. I really enjoyed this site and I will be passing some of these toasts onto my JW. LARS HOLSTAD tut! (GRANDLODGE) Seneca River #160 Grand Lodge of New York gawk. exclaimed " I have my own problems here to take care of, I have 5 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. Of course several sugestions on how to be rid of them were offered. May no the United Grand Lodges of Germany), In the days of the old west, probably in Dodge City, KS, a young fellow May every brother who is regularly entered be instructed in the morals of To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said . Isnt it obvious? replied the SW. Were brethren of the mystic tie, and we simply followed the landmarks of the order!. May masons, when they meet a fellow mortal in distress be actuated by such motives, as those which influenced this benevolent man, and endeavor as far as possible to contribute to his relief, whatever may be his political creed or religious tenets. virtue flourish. peace, and harmony, subsist in all regular lodges, and always distinguish One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. The Mason shoved her out of his bed saying, "I am a Mason. The good Samaritan.