IT’S DISGUSTING!” began the New Brother. “Morton must think more of his stomach than he does of his Masonry. Insisting on expensive refreshments for ladies’ night. What’s the use of a ladies’ night, anyhow? Jenkins is trying to start a ball game and Elliot wants a picnic! All this isn’t Masonry!” “Why isn’t it?” asked…

Discounts You know Briggs, the tobacco man?” “I buy my cigars from him. ” answered the Old Tyler. “Have a cigar that Briggs didn’t sell!” answered the New Brother, offering his case. “I have bought my last one from Briggs!” “Why’s that – To expensive?” asked the Old Tyler. “Much too expensive!” agreed the New…

BLUFF “You are the only man in the lodge I can talk to and say what I think!” announced the New Brother to the Old Tiler. “Do you think me the only one with understanding, or am I the only man stupid enough not to take exception to your remarks?” smiled the Old Tiler. “I…

How do you like it now you’ve been a member six months?” asked the Old Tiler. “I am discouraged, ” was the dejected answer of the New Brother. “Tell me about it,” suggested the Old Tiler, leaning his sword against the wall and shifting in his chair. “Maybe I expect too much. My dad was…