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 Of noble structure's verse,— A point, a Line, and an outside, But a Solid is the last. Good greeting be to this our happy meeting, and all the right worshipful Brothers and Fellows.

Ex. Of the Right Worshipful and Holy Lodge of St. John's.

Resp. From whence came?

Ex. Greet you, greet you thrice heartily well, craving your name.

Resp. Timothy Redicule.

Ex. Welcome, Brother.

N.B.—The reason why they denominated themselves of the Lodge of St. John's, is, because he was the fore-runner of our Saviour, and laid the first parallel line of the gospel. Others do assert, that our Saviour himself was accepted a Free Mason while he was in the flesh: but how ridiculous and profane it seems, I leave to the judicious readers to consider.

Q. Are you a Mason?

A. I am: Try me, prove me, disapprove me, if you can.

Q. Where was you passed Master?

A. In a perfect Lodge of Masters.

Q. What makes a perfect Lodge of Masters?

A. Three.

Q. I low came you to be passed Master?