Toasts are not part of our everyday life and can generate some fear to many who have the honorable task of proposing one. May he long continue to execute the duties of his highly important office with honor to himself, as well as to the lodges. It also copies the anointing with oil used within the church as a bestowal of blessing or vindication of the holy spirit. The masonic miscellany and ladies literary magazine 1822. It made me wonder if there are any toasts that would be masonic in nature that wouldnt be used in a table lodge. Therefore, the proceedings should be held in a place that can be securely tiled, preferably the dining room of the lodge. Try using a pause to emphasise a point or to allow the audience to react to a fact, anecdote or joke. Freemasonry masonic collection 687 books on 2 dvds. Greg stewart at his freemason information web site. There is an engraved sheet of 1730 with the words and music printed thereon. Masonic books the part of the forum to share opinions on books specifically about freemasonry that weve read, also to ask for and give recommendations of good or bad books of masonic interest. Only bring in humour if you feel comfortable and more to the point confident but not just to get a laugh. Containing multiple versions of all possible masonic toasts, this book includes the toast to the initiate, the toast to the guests, the response on. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft.
But this latest book, the secret science of masonic initiation, is totally different. The candidates home, your home or the masonic hall are all suitable options and indeed the masonic hall has the added advantage of allowing you to point out many of the. 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. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls. 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. 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. The simple, systematic and successful way to master the work 1st edition. The secret science of masonic initiation reveals that path. Table lodge ceremony of the seven toasts lodge devotion 723.
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. Feb 15, 2010 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. Constitutions and regulations of grand charity information for guidance of members of the craft latest edition information on masonic charities grand charitys lodge relief chest handbook. Mar 04, 2016 a great masonic lodge, a great masonic guest speaker made a super masonic evening march 4, 2016 by fred milliken 1 comment on a weekend late in february of 2016, i traveled to oklahoma for a special masonic event. Masonic year book from grand lodge latest edition masonic conduct guide to investigations.
Allied masonic degree constitutions, regulations and yearbook 20182019. Arrange to meet with the candidate as soon as possible after his initiation ceremony. Do some homework on your subject ask some questions. The candidates home, your home or the masonic hall are all suitable options and indeed the masonic hall has the added advantage of allowing you to point out many of the features you will be discussing. The masonic miscellany and ladies literary magazine 1822, 484 pages. Every year, each lodge holds an installation, when a new worshipful master takes up his role and appoints his officers for the year ahead. Attendance book rule 144 minute book rule 144 declaration book rule 162 books of reference book of constitutions latest edition plus amendments. Our lives have become a series of events with little regard or. Wm, distinguished guests, brethren all, it was my pleasure to meet bro. The unattributed illustrators distinctive style can be found elsewhere in the book in another illustration on page 115 bearing the initials, r. With masonic toasts invariably they must be informative and have a serious side. I was reading the meaning of masonry tonight and it mentioned briefly a toast. If you are not a freemason, you may want answers to questions such as the following.
Part of the fun of masonry is finding these patterns as you memorize the ritual words. So the purpose of this short paper is to give an insight into proposing a toast providing a few ideas as we go along and hopefully to alleviate some of those fears. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. The largest dutch order, the grootoosten grand orient threatened with legal procedures in order to try to have ritual. Books that can be utilized as references or research on masonic topics located in someone elses website. It is customary at masonic functions to refer to the toast of the initiate as the most important of the evening. Initiate, playing alongside him at the st laurence charity golf day, the event so excellently managed by w. In the course of their conversation the topic of freemasonry came up. From andersons book of constitutions, 1723 the imitates song is one of the earliest known masonic songs. Small collection of masonic visitors toasts internet archive. Consider this the masons toolbox and those pages linked to from here the working tools of the craft. 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.
The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. Masonic articles, speeches, toasts and scholarly papers. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. The officer recommended for the other toasts follows. While harvey lewis of rosicrucian fame wrote books on initiation he too was never a master mason. By standing together for the principles brotherly love, relief and truth of freemasonry they have. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. It began as guide book for recently made masons but developed into an investigation of an alternative world view. The brethren respond by extending their glasses and repeating the toast. Some lodges have a tradition that the initiates proposer delivers it. First of all, because i am a mason, you need to understand that there are certain things that i will not tell you.
This is the first book written in a long time that describes what is really going on in the initiatory process. David west gives some tips on how to make a masonic speech and toast in his article, making a speech. A visit is a most gratifying experience among freemasons. 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. A great masonic lodge, a great masonic guest speaker made a super masonic evening march 4, 2016 by fred milliken 1 comment on a weekend late in february of 2016, i traveled to oklahoma for a special masonic event. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. By initiation ceremony, im going to assume you mean either one or all three of the degrees a mason receives in the blue lodge. The author touches on this as much as he is able to in the untyled forum of a book available to the public while still maintaining masonic secrets, and there are no spoilers that would make lower degree masons avoid this book. It is sometimes followed by the entered apprentices song which will be remembered by the initiate for the. These toasts are taken from routledges manual of etiquette.
Freemason secret society knights templar masonic library 650. The installation meeting welcome information for masonic. It is a big event in the lodges calendar, as it is an opportunity to give thanks to the outgoing master for all his hard work, to give best wishes to his successor, and to pledge the. A guide to masonic etiquette this guide has been produced by the district 123 association to provide information to the district lodges on standards of etiquette that will enable lodges to maintain a high standard and ensure that our masonic gatherings continue to provide a rewarding experience for new candidates and existing members alike. Masonic orders fight severely to the publication of these texts. Applicants are voted on by existing members, and require 100 percent of the vote to be allowed through to the initiation process. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. 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.
A salesman walked into the post office in a small town and started to talk to the post master. Freemasonry masonic collection 687 books on 2 dvds masons. This is not a mere platitude, but a truth that becomes more evident as we consider in what its importance lies. Freemasonry mimics the two fundamental sacraments of the christian church baptism and communion. After proceedings toasts 19, 21, 22 taking wine 21 annual returns grand lodge 26. The freemasons handbook of toasts, speeches and responses. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. While yes, manly hall wrote a book on masonry, it was years before he was initiatedand it shows.
So the next day, off he went to the shop, where the owner told him he had three such parrots. Some masonic critics attempt to make great hay out of this socalled secrecy, asserting that no one in their right mind would make a promise before knowing what it is. Remarks on some masonic book plates vol ii by pope in 1911. Today, all american grand lodges as well as those in many other jurisdiction positively prohibit.
A selection of masonic toasts from an older british source. One night, the sovereign grandinspector general of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. Masonic etiquette guide region 12 masonic education. The ceremonies of initiation are there for men, good men, who wish to associate with one another and to do good work in the world. Before going though the initiation, individuals wishing to join the freemasons must apply for membership at a masonic lodge in their area. Initiation alone never did, nor ever can, make a man a true mason. That world view was inspired by a man who died seventy years ago, in 1939.
Knights templar degree exposed secret societies exposed. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. Reintroduced then in 1719, the drinking of toasts soon became a prominent feature of masonic meetings, so much so, that during the singing of the masters song printed in the 1723 book of constitutions, and reprinted in the recently issued volume of this lodges transactions, the singer interrupted no less than four times, in order that. Here we will index masonic articles, speeches, scholarly papers by and for freemasons, as well as masonic toasts and poetry. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Freemason secret society knights templar masonic library. This is a book about what it means to walk the path of a freemason. I cant give too much away but this book made me know about everything to say and do. Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. The ceremony is a tiled lodge open on the entered apprentice degree using the ritual that follows. He then asked the post master if he wanted hear a very funny joke about masons. Speaking well can be a delight and a good speech gives your brethren pleasure, so it is worth working at it.
Table lodge the ceremony of seven toasts a table lodge is part of the mysteries of our order. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. It was by an actorcomedian, matthew birkhead, who was given a masonic funeral on the 12th of january 1723. 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. Full text of small collection of masonic visitors toasts. What happens behind the scenes of a freemasons initiation. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. It contains multiple versions of all possible masonic toasts including, the toast to the initiate, the toast to the guests, the response on behalf of the guests. The master should always offer the first toast to our country. Masonic toasts brothers please be advised my latest article has been published by bro.
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