Promoting the Fraternity across the World
Standard Tylers Toast here Tylers Toast – Afflications here ‘Are your glasses all charged in the West and the South?’ the Worshipful Master cried! ‘All charged in the West’ ‘All charged in the South’ Wardens’ prompt reply. Then to our final toast tonight, our glasses freely drain, Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to … Read more
“The Lodge meets to-night,” said Brother Brown, “But I don’t care about going down, I’m tired, and it’s pretty cold to-night, But everything is sure to go alright, If I’m not there.” So he sat and read The paper awhile then went to bed, having stayed at home from the meeting.
By the Worshipful Master’s command I now present to you the Working Tools of the Social Mason. They are the Fork, Knife, and Tumbler. The Fork is an implement by which even the most experienced Mason secure sometimes, by reaching across the table, the most delicate and succulent morsels which adorn our festive board to … Read more
To all poor and distressed brethren, Wheresoever they may be, On the land, the sea or in the air. A speedy relief from their suffering, And a safe return to their native land, If they so desire. (Response) To all poor and distressed brethren. The origins of the Freemasons’ Tyler’s Toast can be traced … Read more
Did you know – In Freemasonry, “cowans” and “eavesdroppers” are terms used to describe individuals who are not members of the fraternity and are therefore not permitted to participate in its meetings or learn its secrets. Cowans: Historically, a cowan was a stonemason who built without using mortar or dressed stones, essentially a rough … Read more
