Masonic articles, speeches, toasts and scholarly papers. For those coming to the show tonight, below is a brief description of the toasts to be proposed. It is customary at masonic functions to refer to the toast of the initiate as the most important of the evening. There are also a number of speeches below which have previously been given by members of the lodge. It made me wonder if there are any toasts that would be masonic in nature that wouldnt be used in a table lodge. The freemasons handbook of toasts, speeches and responses. Some are ideal in business settings while others are best for close friends. 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. A freemason shelf sporting the traditional symbol variation of the devils triangle see. I also have toasts for specific occasions such as a second marriage, a parents wedding, and retirement from the military. For instance when there is a new initiate he is toasted and often responds.
According to what we know of eighteenth century customs among masons, toast followed toast the evening through, the brethren holding firmly to the belief that the bonds of friendship always tighten when they are wet. For instance when there is a new initiate he is toasted and. Masonic toasts from the earliest days, when masons met. Practice wm speaking notes feasting was an annual event to celebrate our lodges and freemasonry. Its good to have at least one allpurpose toast in your memory bank to use as you raise your glass at the perfect moment. The office of the president of the united states 2. Although there are many other ways to do toasts in various rituals, please follow the pattern given below for each toast this evening. Small collection of masonic visitors toasts addeddate 201404 19.
This gathering is opened with a prayer, conducted with certain toasts, and closed with the tylers toast. Some lodges have a tradition that the initiates proposer delivers it. End of shelflife food is used rather than being tipped into landfill, resulting in. Guest toasts toasts and toasting etiquette etiquette. Some lodges have a tradition that the initiate s proposer delivers it. Today, all american grand lodges as well as those in many other jurisdiction positively prohibit. This is not a mere platitude, but a truth that becomes more evident as we consider in what its importance lies. A short history of table lodges and festive boards in. Here are a few tips to make your response worthwhile and appreciated.
The freemasons handbook of toasts, speeches and responses by. This book contains a complete set of fully adaptable toasts and responses to toasts, lasting about four minutes each, that the freemasons can use at short notice at the festive board. Full text of small collection of masonic visitors toasts see other formats a small collection of visitors toasts from various sources it is a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to propose a toast to our visiting brethren. Bro james clamp was initiated at the first ceremony in the new masonic hall. May all freemasons be enabled to act in a strict conformity to the rules of their order. These toasts are taken from routledges manual of etiquette. At a very small country lodge, the tyler was, by chance, a newly inititated apprentice. At these earlier refreshments, which were always partaken of in the lodgeroom, a table lodge was invariably opened, because it was held within tyled doors. Try using a pause to emphasise a point or to allow the audience to react to a fact, anecdote or joke. Masonic fire is an old custom which may be derived from that of firing after toasts. I have a toast to the ladies speechpoem which does not mention ironing white shirts etc. May every worthy brother who is willing to work and labor through the day, be happy at night with his friend, his love, and a cheerful glass. Our lives have become a series of events with little regard or.
Guidelines for table lodge civilized people the world over cherish the family feasts. Table lodge ceremony of the seven toasts lodge devotion 723. In passing, it is worthy of note and congratulation. This toast to the past masters was made by the current poet laureate david cumming, at the canongate kilwinning lodge no. The custom of gunfire salutes after toasts already existed in the 17th century. Toast to the initiate this is one of the most important masonic toasts. When youre at a loss for words or need to impress, these catchy phrases can save the day and offer a sentiment that goes beyond cheers. Guest toasts toasts and toasting etiquette etiquette scholar. It is important to encourage the master to practice the toasts at the lodge of.
Toasts can be found at almost every masonic south but the formalized process, the words, the movements and everyones participation and its theatre, set a table lodge apart from our standard toasts to visitors, queen, absent brethren and the like. It contains multiple versions of all possible masonic toasts including, the toast to the initiate, the toast to the guests, responsible half of the guests, the. The united grand lodge of england has determined to take a public stand against antimasonry, after a series of articles slandering the fraternity appeared in the guardian newspaper last week. Heres a toast to all who are here, no matter where youre from. A visit is a most gratifying experience among freemasons. Welcome to the website for the masonic province of the isle of man. Dec 21, 2008 for those coming to the show tonight, below is a brief description of the toasts to be proposed. Use one of our guest toast examples or just get some ideas to help craft your own great toast to guests for any occassion. A selection of masonic toasts from an older british source.
A ritual gone fatally wrong puts light on masonic secrecy the. The freemasons handbook of toasts, speeches and responses by yasha beresiner posted on june 3, 2012 by the editor this book contains a complete set of fully adaptable toasts and responses to toasts, lasting about four minutes each, that the freemasons can use at short notice at the festive board. At the same time, it offers a fresh perspective on some of the symbols and ceremonies that can be well received. Grand lodge england was formed at the hotel called the goose and gridiron in 1717 on st john the baptists feast on june 24. It has operated continuously since that time under the name and logos found on this site. Im talking just out with some brethren or friends for a few drinks. The masonic initiate a guide to light can be beneficial for the youngest member of the fraternity, as it attempts to clarify the nature of the forms and ceremonies of his degree, and shed light on what it means to be initiated. Worshipful master, provincial grand master, grand officers, distinguished brethren, brother. Jaya chamaraja wadeyar bahadur past deputy grand master, the late maharaja of mysore, former governor of state of madras was a great scholar in philosophy, sanskrit and. The toast to the visitors tonight i have the pleasure to all i must confess to give to you this toast to our visitors and our guest the fellowship that you bring tonight is something that cant compare you know we like to see you and glad that your always there the harmony, the chat. It is our great pleasure to welcome you into our home, and to trust that, even if you are not angels, you are good friends in the making. It is sometimes followed by the entered apprentices song which will be remembered by the initiate for the rest of his life.
It is not a degree, a ritual, or ceremony, but it does fall under the jurisdiction of your grand lodge, and is usually held at grand lodge communications. Toast list for a knights templar preceptory and the form. The original practice was modified by our masonic ancestors to suit their needs. The masonicfind store, your trusted source for masonic items, rings. Later in the year, the bradgate lodge donated a bookcase to house these books. With masonic toasts invariably they must be informative and have a serious side. Do some homework on your subject ask some questions. We surely know the price you pay, who sit alone while were away. Into the controversy which from time to time rages round the general question of lodge refreshment, i cannot now enter. Toast to the initiate this is one of the most important masonic toasts, welcoming and celebrating the entrance of a new member into masonry and is often given by a senior lodge member. Small collection of masonic visitors toasts internet archive. Although there are many other ways to do toasts in various rituals, please follow the pattern given below for each toast.
One night, the sovereign grandinspector general of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. In the truly immortal words of bram stokers count dracula, welcome to my house. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. I am in no doubt that the initiation ceremony we witnessed today could not have. Toasts, strictly limited in number, are still proposed and honoured after masonic meetings, while the habits of the fraternity will certainly compare favourably with those of any other portion of english society.
Please feel free to share from the ugle website andor from their facebook page. Wether you initiate one a year, or one a month, prospective members need to be managed in such a way that maintains the integrity of our organization, allowing only quality, qualified men to join, without breaking the universal rule of nonrecruitment. The initiate friendship the following speech to the initiate, bro. The fraternity of freemasonry supplies the necessary resources, that when properly applied, can assist a man in bettering himself not only mentally and physically, but also spiritually. A mason was having trouble with his ritual, and was telling a fellow mason about his difficulty in a pub one day, and his friend said, i know a man down the road who sells parrots who know the ritual and can prompt you when you have any trouble. Longtime secret initiation rite at masonic lodge in patchogue, new york. Harry wilson lodge of ram toast to the province posted by martin grahamedunn under poetry at the harry wilson r. It was preparing to initiate a candidate on a steamy evening in june and it. We have received numerous requests for posting speeches and orations by eminent freemasons, so that we can draw inspiration from those speeches.
The festive board is an important a part of any masonic meeting, as is the work done in. After dinner is over, but before the toasts begin, someone, either the worshipful master or the steward, instructs those. Never again will a freemason, get caught out by a lastminute request to make a speech with this handy ready prepared book of toasts, speeches and responses. Here we will index masonic articles, speeches, scholarly papers by and for freemasons, as well as masonic toasts and poetry. We are collecting the materials from different sources. Wm, distinguished guests, brethren all, it was my pleasure to meet bro. Ceremony of the seven toasts freemason information. The site i mentioned above was that with a collection of 18th century masonic toasts and songs and it was the last song on that page the man who is kind to another that caught my attention. We reproduce here, in full, their ceos statement of this morning. It contains multiple versions of all possible masonic toasts including, the toast to the initiate, the toast to the guests, responsible half of the guests, the toasts to the worshipful master and many more.
Toasts and tributes helps men master these important skills with examples of more than 40 different toasts and 40 different notes. Toast to the past masters there are many here among us whove made this toast, and fine words been spoken that fit the time. Bro mark eylesthomas on monday 12th december 2011 universal lodge no. Address to non masons dont panic essex fred andrews oration guys 60th anniversary speech. Consider this the masons toolbox and those pages linked to from here the working tools of the craft. In passing, it is worthy of note and congratulation that w. Ladies at the table is a very different kind of masonic event. So the next day, off he went to the shop, where the owner told him he had three such parrots. Christmas and new year, harvest home and, in this country, thanksgiving day.
Hebrews reminds us to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Guidelines for table lodge masonic grand lodge of maine. Masonic toasts from the earliest days, when masons met for labor, they never parted without first being called from labor to refreshments. Are you a freemason looking for a guide to giving toasts at the festive. Remember that you are replying to the visitors toast already made. Provincial grand lodge of the isle of man ancient fraternity of free.
In addition to each example of what to say are, perhaps more importantly, mastering and becoming comfortable with the ability to make a toast or write a note will pay rich dividends in a gentlemans lifeboth. The format for each of the toasts will be the same. Full text of small collection of masonic visitors toasts. The book is written in the inimitable style of professional. Only bring in humour if you feel comfortable and more to the point confident but not just to get a laugh. Toast to the past masters there are many here among us whove. This book contains a complete set of fully adaptable toasts and responses to toasts, lasting about four minutes each. We should retain the combined form by all means, and we should do so whether the reigning monarch is or is not a freemason. Do you have some masonic humor or a funny masonic joke. I was reading the meaning of masonry tonight and it mentioned briefly a toast. Worshipful master, provincial grand master, grand officers, distinguished brethren, brother wardens, brethren all. The following are a small selection of appropriate remarks. Festive boards are full of toasts, here are just a few.
Some of the example toasts are funny, while others are more solemn. Initiate, playing alongside him at the st laurence charity golf day, the event so excellently managed by w. David west gives some tips on how to make a masonic speech and toast in his article, making a speech. Greg stewart at his freemason information web site. Jun 24, 2014 ladies at the table is a very different kind of masonic event. Masonic toasts brothers please be advised my latest article has been published by bro. Such gatherings are more than mere opportunities to eat. This song is popular in english lodges where it is sung on installation nights when the toast of the newly installed master is proposed at the dinner. May 29, 2012 there are toasts for weddings from the best man, maid of honor, or anyone and other milestones such as celebrating a new home, sweet 16 parties, quinceaneras, baby blessings, and anniversaries.
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