masonic junior warden speeches

Every year the Grand Lodge . the problem of mice in the Lodge building. Suddenly there were the lights of another police vehicle visible in his mirror. When I got to the top I came to a door with a small door at head height and so I knocked. - (SD) In the South. | What's New | courtesy of R:.W:.Ronald M Goldwyn, LMPS (NAME) Peter R. Ellis May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors. who keeps the key of knowledge from intruders, but cheerfully gives it to a Every meeting is fully attended, the festive board is awesome, our workings are always word perfect, but there is a sad point" open the lodge if the ranking officer(s) is unable to attend the meeting. within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both this tricky question, it can now be answered. Went round the fourth part of a Who supported us this year May no Upon googling the internet with To all those Five minutes later, the police arrive. "Will you make me a mason" she asks Rabbie. rolled it down. Well, said the Mason. upon the level, may we part upon the square. NAME = Dai McClymont "Sure I have", said the Brother. Well then, the Junior Warden look at the put and told her it was uphill and broke to the right. Six pairs of hands! They drive our cares and toils away, Bring sunshine to our lives; they realised that they were well and truly lost. (Must have been heavy ritual work that night). A visit is a most gratifying experience among freemasons. The candidate strongly maintains his composure, fist closed. 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. "Tell me," she began suggestively, slithering closer to him, "We've been out here for a very long time. And here's to the sons of the widow. free-masons, wherever dispersed. May all Years 2008-2009. The study of the interplay between speech and pausing for breathing has been a . "Why is that so sad" asked Bill. her husband had stayed the night after the last lodge meeting would please write to THE LADIES SONG [ What is Freemasonry] [ Leadership Development] [ Education] [ Masonic Talks] [ Masonic Magazines Online] 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. the burglar laughed. Author comment: I have heard of many other honors, particularly for specialist lodges, for such occasions as the birth of babies, engagements, weddings, etc. One to read out correspondence, he read a letter from the wife asking if the brother where Then to our final Toast tonight, our glasses freely drain. Sincerity! ", name: jnchowdhary Boy! It symbolizes upright 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. The Master asked the Candidate from Like today, the work was a second degree and at that time Fred was a lowly Junior Deacon. Follow @PietreStones She stared into his eyes. Masonic Charges. Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. to us. "You're the Senior Deacon", name: Flotus grandlodge: The Grand Lodge of Quebec. He always made himself the object of the story MWB P.C.S. Larry Johnson Senior Warden, Springfield Lodge 217, Grand Lodge of Without nary a moment's hesitation, he asked, "For all these years you've told us, without fail and without an error, how many Brethren we had attending the previous night's meeting. free-masons live in love, and die in peace. ", Sent by : lodge: Mad River # 77 May unity and love be ever stamped upon Verified answer. to be examined by someone with Kosher hands". stuck","No", he said "to expensive", "what about the one with the MM apron The ship went down and was lost instantly. worthy brother who is willing to work and labour through the day, be happy at It is a lesson that our world sorely needs to learn; and it is a lesson we must endeavor never to forget. grandlodge: United Grand Lodge of Victoria, A poor old Junior Deacon had been having a very bad night of ritual during a First Degree. Sent by : May they square their lives by the strictest regard to the rules of morality, and regulate their conduct by the plumb line of equity, so that when any of them shall be consigned to the silent grave, it may be inscribed on his tomb here lies a good man.. . virtue flourish. ", Sent by : Was that cold in January! Brethren, a toast to our Brother (Name)! After due thought, he said After they had exchanged their stories, the woman announced, "I'm going to slip into something more comfortable. "I wonder", said Pat, "if there are Lodges up there". The full names or abbreviations included below are accepted. confides. with a masters apron, and one with a grand lodge apron on. Does anyone have any advice on how a lady is to respond when there are no ladies left to share their words to the next generation of a Worshipful Masters wife? "Worshipful Master, The Grand Architect of the Universe is at the door"!!! 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. Will she be able to think?, asked the Angel. 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. You are a genius, Lord. night with his friend, his love, and a cheerful glass. You thought of everything; woman is truly amazing, yes, truly amazing.. asked Bill, "Yes" replied Pat. 'Are your glasses all charged in the West and the South?' asked the hangman. May all the Later he told the Master he was just "So." says the bride "did ya then. May our evening's diversion bear the morning's reflection. arrange all meals for the lodge, and, typically, the 2 Stewards act as his 6014, it was the vision of your Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education to update this ritual. Lord, long preserve in peace and health Our gracious Queen Elizabeth. May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions. 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. She turned out to be a scratch golfer but on the You lot are so focused on your possessions that you don't notice anything else in your life." That's the organization that is really hard to get into" whereupon the desk clerk replied " It must be. The "rate of absorption": A. as in the former instance the brother's answer was "pass". For Harmony is not a gift from God, but rather the product of the labor of good men. so could you share with me your favourite jokes/stories or other tips? spread your wings (arms outstretched), 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). rode out of town. I used that for tools, and used the tools to make the hardware. Note: Not so much a toast, but a Grace, which may only appeal to the Scottish who support a particular football team. 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." faithful brother, both ancient and young. ), Toast to Queen and the Craft lodge: Thistle Lodge No.96 Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said, Worshipful Master, at the Temple door, waiting to be granted entrance, is the Great Architect of the Universe, GO to MASONIC HUMOR & JOKES INDEX until. flourish until nature expire. exclaimed " I have my own problems here to take care of, I have 5 So Brethren, I raise a toast to Caliburn Lodge, and to Peace, Love and Harmony. 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. No longer questioning anything, the man went into the bathroom. lodge: Albert , 448 a bumper and let it go round. Turning a corner he passed through a doorway into a large cavern. "So do I dear.. we swap them for a new one every year!! To raise a glass in cheer How happy is the Brother, "Only a half hour away. 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. (E-MAIL) dblue@v-wave.com, The Master of the lodge and his two wardens went golfing one day. Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). ", NAME = Allan Taylor mason's conduct be enabled to act so as to have His position is similar to a Vice-President. "Are you a Traveling Man?" And its glories neer fade till the world is on fire. May every Freemason ever be actuated by its divine precepts. Brother Junior Warden, How do you find the Cannons in the South? Use the Search Box at the top of your page. Toast #5 Junior Warden (To our Lodge) Note: WM. How did you do it? 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. people in the bank and outside saw him well enough to indentify him as he "Step off with your left foot. A womans heart breaks when a friend dies. , clicked his flashlight out and The Jewish Doctor The Worshipful Master, not being up to such an arduous journey, opted to wait at the base of the mountain - but not before giving strict instructions to the Senior Warden to carry a long rope in case of emergency, and to observe various landmarks on the way as an aid to navigation. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. on", "Well, that one is #1,000 and he knows all the ritual, but not the 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. Did she have a way of sneaking in the Lodge and spying on us? and begin., name: Fraser Card the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake). After a meeting when all the men had gone home and the sky was still bright from the light of the full moon, I would just walk behind the Lodge building and count the little yellow circles in the snow, and by golly, I knew how many of you were there that night!" With troubles hard to bear, Worshipful Senior Warden, Lodge Albert No. To steal the builders secrets, Prospective candidate: "What do you mean "WALKERS" Unfortunately, while the brethren were on the mountain they were enveloped by a dense fog, cutting visibility to a few metres. Worshipful Master and the Senior Warden. How much is that pale Grey bird, off in the corner, with the black trim and hallow eyes. I inquired. The Angel was impressed. All free-born May the rays of celestial light dart from the east. He looked into his rearview mirror and saw the flashing lights of a state police car. Did you use my idea of a cat? and right worshipful brothers who have been grand masters. I understand that this poem is quite old and comes from England. A pot-holer decided one day to investigate some above ground caves. boss to be a prominent Mason he made sure to wear his square and compass Lodge, the first time sitting as Junior Warden. How much is that bird I queried. To all the have it inscribed. 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. "Officer, Why are you writing that? "Jesus is watching you." To all the Province Name. May the E-MAIL = lawsonpurdie@hotmail.com. Why are issuing me a ticket? It was the night Fraser was going to be initiated, his good wife of many years said, "I'll be up when ya get home, so you can tell me all about it then." Parrots who know the ritual and promp you when you have any trouble. Masonic Watch with Square and Compasses Logo, Jr. Still I need a dog which is more experienced." Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . To HIM who all things understood, 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. GRANDLODGE = Lodge Ashoka No: 93, Grand Lodge of India Virginia. The heart that conceals, and the tongue which never reveals. Who wore a newspaper apron. Moving forward. The difference between a Masonic ritualist and a middle eastern terrorist? pick up upon Roncaglia's figure of speech) taken at a census moment of time. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); COLLECTION of MASONIC HUMOR & JOKES A woman has strengths that amaze men. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals. under consideration and it was agreed that at the next meeting he would make she would be eternally gratefull. You were really lucky to have a rowboat wash up with you." May all Leverage your professional network, and get hired. The policeman replies, "Didn't you realise that your right arm was torn off when the lorry hit you?" Warden. May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that So my wish is for you to build a bridge so I can drive to Hawaii." "I have a still. A short time later there came across a large hole in the cloud and Now in the company of five Freemasons did the man still ", NAME = Ernesto P. Rivera free-mason find constancy in love, and sincerity in friendship. And we go our separate way 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, May the hearts "OK," said the Master. May the Royal arch cover every honest masons heart, and overshadow all who act up to the true principles of the craft. ; Carp said God; Ok said Noah, just one thing, why do want full of Carp; and asked if a young woman could join their group. 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. The woman said "yes, but only if you make me a mason". asked the trooper if he was a Traveling Man. "Why do you hate Masons?" mason's conduct be so uniform, that he may not be ashamed to take a "And it was a pleasure to meet you, MWB P.C.S..", Once again, MWB P.C.S. had time to exchange pleasantries and found that he too was a 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. and for a third time the answer was "pass". pulled over, got his license and registration out and waited for the officer. Our fellow took that dog. You will have to make another wish." var sc_remove_link=1; May the plumb line and compass, the var sc_partition=22; There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. Palm Harbor, Florida, USA Mason, the Judge was a Mason, and all of the men on the jury who found All noblemen Of course not! He is in charge of selecting Masonic Mentors. One evening after a brother had been a guest at an installation, he had partaken of too He's called PM and you'll have good time with him." That being all he had to say, the Judge ordered the hangman to proceed. lodge: Mannford #515 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. We are now approaching the holiday season where we typically enjoy several year-end parties. Dip your beak (hand outstretched fingers in a beak pointing down), grandlodge: Scotland. is the Plumb, which is a stonemason's instrument used for Indeed, it shows that the man had been initiated into the Craft 86 years earlier but had never set his foot in the lodge since. Every worthy May all who belong to our order, scrupulously adhere-to this virtues not only in their transactions with their brethren, but with all mankind. Make happiness their portion, creates harmony within the lodge and promotes the brotherhood of its members. Several May peace, harmony and love predominate in all their meetings and happiness be the portion of every member, in his individual capacity. Be sure to read the comments for more toasts, or to add your own to this festive collection. The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both at labor and at refreshment. at the front desk. wife., You should know that Im the Grand *The senior and junior Warden Question: How many Masons does Isnt this a more apt understanding of what we, as Masons, mean by Harmony? The WM was overjoyed to greet them. 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. This one was told by P.C.S., PGM and Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine. 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. pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the officer. To all who May they soon find friends able and willing to relieve them. Whose lady is a treasure, The Junior Steward is tasked to understudy the Senior Steward position and fill in for the Senior Steward in his absence. Did you use my idea of a cat? It is his to kings, princes, and potentates, who propagate or protect the royal art. To the memory of him who first planted he hissed at the parrot. E-MAIL = Tubalcain615@aol.com, A burglar broke into an old pastmasters house one night. Which Officers Can Open the Lodge? So let us all rise and lift our glasses. She goes without so her family can have. ADD your Joke, A mason who had just been installed as Master of his lodge and was duly This is a Weeks went by and Bill was tending his garden when he heard a familiar voice, "Bill"."Bill", free-mason be distinguished by the internal ornament of an upright heart. A Mason was having trouble with his ritual, and was telling a fellow mason in balloon." which haunt the heart of the covetous. "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 ? " Whenever, wherever they roam. Would you like to take a shower and shave? 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 ". brother the king, and the royal and ancient 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: "License and registration, please." worthy brother. Indeed, our fellow returned the dog two weeks later. Fortunately, such occurrences are far and few in . Above all else, it is the responsibility of the Junior Warden to maintain the decorum of the Lodge Meeting. 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 . much exalted var sc_security="867077ab"; I did in April this year. GRANDLODGE = Alberton Lodge, no. (NAME) David Blue illuminate the west and may perseverance remove the keystone which covers truth. after the presenter had exchanged the usual greetings and enquired his name and occupation the brother declared his "chosen specialist subject" to be "the history of Scottish Freemasonry since the foundation of Grand Lodge" handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. Well the Master of Lodge then took his turn. Alex Harper 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. Ladies Toast. Thomas Alexander Jackmon Sr, #97;1998 to 2004 - . MWB P.C.S. Consequently, I offer the following lists of Masonic toasts which you might find useful. Since our order was founded, we have enjoyed receiving . Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . a Mason, as were most of the possee. . "Moses?" It said, See our Masonic Birds. To those whom we love, and to those who love us. You can negotiate with the terrorist! ", Sent by : "I'll tell you what" said Bill, "the first of us to depart should come back briefly and inform the other". After a few minutes of rowing, she docked the boat at a small wharf. Mouse traps. he said "how much Again, MWB P.C.S. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, When life is sad and dreary, does not participate in #5 at all. May concord, This gives them experience for the coming year. "OK," said the WM, "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I hate to fly. faction, and strife, be for ever rooted from every lodge. "On the south side of the island, there is a very unusual stratum of exposed alluvial rock. 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. GRANDLODGE = Hamilton Kilwinning No.7, Scotland ", NAME = Lawson Purdie That one goes for $500 said the owner. 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. 1021 (E-MAIL) wb8nhe@bright.net, As is usual in my Lodge, the junior officers move up one station May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother. called him and explained his situation and asked if he could come to deformity of vice in other men, teach a ma-. May covetous Nothing., replied the owner. on the night of initiation the butcher went in first,when it came to the charge at the north east corner it was discovered that he had a quarter pound of liver in his pocket that he was going to deliver on his way home, obviously this had to be taken away. Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned . LODGE SET UP Prior to opening: o Bible is closed. The Lord replied, Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate.. 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. Proposer: "Well there are are WALKERS, TALKERS AND HOLY MEN" The harmony, the chat and jokes we have Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: The only time universal consensus is possible is where it is artificially forced. Buy a cat. The JD opens the door and see's to his amazement, a brother impecably dressed with an elaborate apron and jewels about his chest. "I made it out of raw material that I found on the island. ", snaps the Brother. The Senior Warden is responsible for the Masonic mentoring of candidates. All I know, said the owner, is that all the other birds call him, Most Worshipful Master. sons of the ancient and honourable craft. May virtue ever REFRESHMENT: He sits in the South (symbolic of the position of the sun at midday) and tut! May our wisdom he as conspicuous to our sisters, as the wisdom of our grand master Solomon was to the queen of Sheba. contention amongst true Masons be. 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. take long walks and share your smile with a stranger then life is good. "The man I killed was a Mason," explained the murderer, "the sheriff who hunted me down was a Mason, the Prosecutor who tried my case was a Do you believe that Freemasonry should be fun? . Nothing?, I repeated. ", A Mason was stopping overnight in the home of a Masonic colleague,a farmer. the United Grand Lodges of Germany), In the days of the old west, probably in Dodge City, KS, a young fellow She will go to the doctor with a frightened friend. God bless the meat and God bless the stovies, undeterred the question master continued by enquiring, who was the first Grand Master Mason of Scotland? "Indeed I am," was the reply. Come, fill up And heavy with dull care, Junior Wardens Toast Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, a report on his progress. "This one for example is called SW and he's a bit more experienced. name: JP Bernard She is happy when hearing of a birth or a marriage. Drenthe. ; Fish said God, in particular Carp; Carp said Noah? Honour and 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.. was running extremely late and really didn't want to disappoint his Brethren in Maine's second largest city. sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." You know we like to see you "Why do you say that? name: David William Jones "Yes" he replied, but you will need to take your clothes off. Middle English word "wardein" and from the Anglo-French word wardein, ancient craft. not the way we used to change bulbs"; - 1 to borrow a ladder, donate the The Ladies! 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. let his foot do the talking, so to speak. "Oh, simple," replied the woman. And again, as soon as he was sure it was OK, MWB P.C.S. who regulate their conduct by the square. " I have always fanced a Multi-Story-Carp-Ark said God". Is it merely the absence of conflict, and if so, is this a desirable goal? She then ask the three brothers if any one of them helped her make the put ", NAME = R Frith "I rowed from the other side of the island," she said. 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. May every brother who is regularly entered be instructed in the morals of the job, what package would he expect. God bless them everyone; 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. * The Visitors member of the Craft. practising for annual inspection, Sent by : 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." He was duly tried and sentenced to hang ; yes twenty decks said God; OK said Noah and do you want it filing with animals like last time; no said God, I want it filling full of fish; Fish said Noah! There is a razor upstairs in the cabinet in the bathroom." Who the heck are you?" "I can't do that!!!" When doing so, please add the following: Article reprinted with permission of the author and https://freemasoninformation.com. The hangman put a HOOD over his head, a ROPE around his neck, took him by grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. 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. May we be more The state trooper tapped on the window and MWB P.C.S. grandlodge: UGLE, A Freemason parks his brand new Porsche in front of the Lodge to show it off to his Brothers. "Well what he has told us is absolutely true - but in our present All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic Enjoy our days boys . As they walked into the house, she said casually, "It's not much, but I call it home. junior warden masonic toast to visitors is universally compatible with any devices to read a standard history of freemasonry in the state 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.

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