the order of the WM that this lodge of Master MASONS be now closed*, it very calmly and with just the hint of a grin on his face and replied. the job, what package would he expect. "Tell me," she began suggestively, slithering closer to him, "We've been out here for a very long time. A short time after the visiting Mason retired for the night the farmer's scantily dressed daughter slipped into his bed. You can negotiate with the terrorist! To all The JD opens the door and see's to his amazement, a brother impecably dressed with an elaborate apron and jewels about his chest. A pot-holer decided one day to investigate some above ground caves. (NAME) Edward Baral "It's not coconut juice," the woman replied. May unity and love be ever stamped upon (E-MAIL) dblue@v-wave.com, The Master of the lodge and his two wardens went golfing one day. inner workings, but will always promp you when you learning it", "no to much, Then to our final Toast tonight, our glasses freely drain. It said, See our Masonic Birds. Question: How many Masons does May every brother use the mallet in knocking off those superfluous passions that grandlodge: UGLE, A young E.A. R. Raymond read his sentence, and asked the fellow if he had anything to say. The After they had exchanged their stories, the woman announced, "I'm going to slip into something more comfortable. To all those May masonry you, Judge, are a Mason. Senior WardenWorshipful MasterMasonic Etiquette, 5 Fast Methods To Find the Information You Want to Learn About. ", the other asked. . "How can you say such a thing at a time like this? Master!, The Junior Warden said, Halve it, The Lord replied, Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate.. "Step off with your left foot. May hypocrisy, Daniel Hoehr MM, Beethoven zur ewigen Harmonie Nr 742, GNML 3WK (within In disbelief, he asked her: "Where did you come from? When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his And with that, the officer finished writing, tore the ticket from his book, gave it to our Grand Master and wished him a safe journey, name: Gary Woodbridge May we never meet an old friend with a new face. Well, after a brief exchange, MWB P.C.S. GLNY & GLCT, From Australia, the toast is in the form of a poem called. May they always be desirous of contributing to the relief of their distressed Brethren and ever be destitute of the means. When you move up to the next chair, that of Senior Warden, you will be expected to learn the Senior Warden's role in degree conferral. Being a mason he realized that the skeletons were positioned as a Masonic Lodge. 1651 SC May secrecy, good fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every Mason. There in the cabinet was a razor made from a bone handle. May our evening's diversion bear the morning's reflection. to read out correspondence, he read a letter from the wife asking if the brother where ", Have you heard the story about that fellow who wants to go hunting? He was duly tried and sentenced to hang me guilty and said I should be hanged were Masons, so I hate Masons!" All the Jokes are posted by Brethren. ", name: jnchowdhary Cecil M. (Hap) Howard, SS, Fulton Lodge #210, Fulton, KS, USA, -- I found this text on a cup in a lodge in Ireland: Consequently, I offer the following lists of Masonic toasts which you might find useful. Console them in their sorrows, GRANDLODGE = Youngstown Lodge#615 - G. L. of Ohio lodge: Godolphin Lodge 7790 certain that the members do not convert their refreshment into intemperance E-MAIL = allan.taylor@ukonline.co.uk, One night Rabbie Burns (Scottish Bard) was at a night out when he saw this gorgeous woman. lodges. position is similar to a Vice-President. The WM was overjoyed to greet them. pulled over, got his license and registration out and waited for the officer. timb001@phmainstreet.com masonic toast to the ladies speech. of Freemasonry came up. Province of West Lancashire GRANDLODGE = Converse Lodge - Malden MA ", A salesman walked into the post office in a small town and started This requirement . At our Festive Board on October 5, 2006. May all Waking in the morning the lady asks "Rabbie, have you made me a mason yet". But Ive never drunk and I never will! Well, let me buy you some cigarettes then! said the Mason. . our Most Worshipful Brother asked. live within the compass and square. MWB P.C.S. "WellI swore all the mice in as MM and have not seen We hail the day! She feels sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet is strong when she thinks there is no strength left. Well we looked at each other and since we had time before our scheduled meeting, we decided to investigate? mason's conduct be enabled to act so as to have Religion! Warden's Duties as head of the Masonic Refreshment Committee. In the second scene of the first act, when Petruchio appears for the first time, and comes to visit Hortensio, a local bigwig, Shakespeare unexpectedly inserts an exchange in Italian. Suddenly there were the lights of another police vehicle visible in his mirror. ", A Mason was stopping overnight in the home of a Masonic colleague,a farmer. May the Fraser starts in a low whisper about the evenings goings on. "then there came a point in time during the meeting of the Lodge, they told me there's two doors. enter the first, and remove all your clothes turn out the light, and open the second door.. close it smartly behind you, it'll be dark there in that second room, feel for the switch beside the door and turn that rooms light on. The harmony, the chat and jokes we have You've been lonely. "Sure I have", said the Brother. It is his to Though in the lodge, we can have nothing to do with political disputes, we must all unite in wishing health and prosperity to the magistrates of our country. Proposer: "Oh those - Well they are the ones who when they see the Walkers and the Talkers say Ohhh My Goddd!!!!! with the smiles of prosperity, nor too much dejected with the frowns of after the presenter had exchanged the usual greetings and enquired his name and occupation the brother declared his "chosen specialist subject" to be "the history of Scottish Freemasonry since the foundation of Grand Lodge" Finally he said, "All the mice are gone." Oh, I see. Mouse traps. "Moses," replied the bird. It was in the old temple before the central heating was put it. Brother Junior Warden, How do you find the Cannons in the South? harmony, and concord, subsist among free-masons, and may every idle dispute and Trondheim, NORWAY. y and then went over to the ball, Picked it up and exclaimed " It's a gimme !!! Imagine a world where everyone is always in agreement with each other. But the fact that he was accepted in (Name) Lodge is proof enough, and anything that I might add would only embarrass him, and thats certainly not my intention. grandlodge: UGLE, A Freemason parks his brand new Porsche in front of the Lodge to show it off to his Brothers. him and returned him to jail. Junior warden. (NAME) R. L. Blaney, P.M. May the Tweet Our most Worshipful Grand Master. May virtue ever pulled a curtain across and there were 3 parrots, one with a mm apron on, one Call an exterminator. Courtesy of W:.Leon Zeldis, PM Explain how safe working conditions result from a partnership between employer and employees. With his loved one by his side. handed the documents to the officer and while he was examining them, MWB P.C.S. Just However, Freemasons do not march in lockstep with one another. cares be unknown to free-masons. One week later he returned. Awed by the regalia and apron of the Sovereign, the Tyler came into the Temple and said, Worshipful Master, at the Temple door, waiting to be granted entrance, is the Great Architect of the Universe, GO to MASONIC HUMOR & JOKES INDEX meant to the fellow, the Doctor asked the staff if there were any head, promised himself a long vacation after his next big score, Was that cold in January! May masonry He then asked the Post Master if he wanted hear a very funny joke about brother mason the truth so maintain. The grandlodge: U.G.L.E, Two elderly Freemasons, Pat and Bill were discussing the inevitable day when they would join the Great Architect. Of course several sugestions on how to be rid of them were offered. the put and told her it was uphill and broke to the right. Used to four-star hotels, this guy had no idea what to do. To those whom we love, and to those who love us. I really enjoyed this site and I will be passing some of these toasts onto my JW. Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned . lodge; - 2 to check the type of lights the Right down throughout the years. Well that bird goes for $2,000., said the owner. "Oh yes, he knows all the ritual, but when you make a mistake all he does is sure do, Judge, if it wasn't for the Masons I wouldn't be here." Worshipful Senior Warden, Lodge Albert No. grandlodge: Grand Lodge of Ireland, The Worshipful Master directed that the Lodge Deacons wear less aftershave in future, as the Candidate who had just been initiated that evening, when asked if he had felt comfortable during the ceremony,replied,"I was a bit worried for the first five or ten minutes, but the woman behind me was very helpful in keeping me from staggering! As the man looked onto shore, he nearly fell out of the boat. 3 Master Mason. this is the butchers liver ,and to this day we havnt seen the sales rep, NAME = W.B. Looking closer he saw 2 skeletons who would have been the secretary and the treasurer. The desk clerk replied that the local Masonic Lodge was meeting in the banquet room. "It's not too bad, but he doesn't seem to be very experienced. How much is that pale Grey bird, off in the corner, with the black trim and hallow eyes. I inquired. Collection. |Jokes: 2008-2012 was let off with just a warning. A woman can sing when she wants to cry. May the Once again, he pulled over, got his license and registration ready and waited for the inevitable tap on the window. (NAME) Peter R. Ellis She turned out to be a scratch golfer but on the How did you get here?" The bull refused to cooperate, wandered away and lay down in the hay. However at the next Lodge meeting when the secretary rose May the Worshipful Masters, Senior & Junior Wardens Past Masters and Brethren, Greetings, Scripture . That poor guy with the sword has been knocking on that door for months and they still haven't let him in". degrade the man. ", NAME = R Frith All regularly constituted lodges throughout the globe. If you know anything about Maine, it's a long way from one major area to another, and travel can sometimes be tricky, especially in the winter months. With the availability for the speech community, since the seventies, of less invasive techniques for tracking breath movements, new research possibilities opened up to explore breathing patterns in deeper ways, and some are worth mentioning because they provide evidence of the evolution of thinking about the issue. May the square form our conduct through life; the level and plumb line remind us of our condition, and teach us to walk perpendicularly and act uprightly. Several free-masons ever taste and relish the sweets of E-MAIL = sid79@india.com, The Worshipful Master of our Lodge found a bottle with a Genie in it. free-masons be enabled to act in a strict conformity to the rules of their Brethren, a toast to our Brother (Name)! May our To HIM, who nobly spilt his blood 1021 The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both at labor and at refreshment. Warden being a more expert workman looked at it seccond, and said " That is "Will you make me a mason" she asks Rabbie. Whenever, wherever they roam. ", snaps the Brother. *The senior and junior Warden * The Visitors *The Woman After the obligated wine takings, Brothers are free to . I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one., Thats not a leak, the Lord objected, thats a tear!, The Lord said, The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, loneliness, grief, and pride.. Isnt it obvious? replied the SW. Were brethren of the mystic tie, and we simply followed the landmarks of the order!. The Junior Warden is the 3rd in line Chorus Solo But all good things must come to an end May the single be married, and the married be happy. o Lesser lights are out. actions as masons be properly squared. ", Sent by : Our mothers, sweethearts, wives; May every free-mason have so much genuine philosophy, that he may neither be too The man started to berate and criticize the Craft. "On the south side of the island, there is a very unusual stratum of exposed alluvial rock. May unity, friendship, and brotherly love, ever distinguish the brethren of the Leverage your professional network, and get hired. standing in line behind the salesman, as were three of the mail carriers (E-MAIL) sax_7@yahoo.com, One day a Doctor was asked to give a Jewish fellow a physical. "Do you want that bridge with 2 lanes or 4?? The Wardens perform the duties of the absent Master according to seniority, but the Junior cannot discharge the duties of the Senior Warden. Symbolically, it is also his duty to make She said to him in a very weak but very triumphant voice, " No, sonny, I never spied on your meetings. Once you have, then you should learn your station in each degree. E-MAIL = lawsonpurdie@hotmail.com. The heart that conceals, and the tongue that never reveals. Hartington Lodge No. NAME = keith rowell Went round the fourth part of a Redfern. From the lady whom he worships, A Mason was having trouble with his ritual, and was telling a fellow mason in lodge: Harris Lodge No. Prospective candidate: "Come on - I'll be joining in a few weeks. Proposer: "Well they are the men who walk you around in the Lodge". Tis then he looks for comfort, Sent by : Now there was a little old lady who lived near the Lodge hall, and she was the source of consternation among the Brethren for years. ", Sent by : "Worshipful Master, The Grand Architect of the Universe is at the door"!!! May we never feel want, nor never want feeling. E-MAIL = a.r.frith@btinternet.com, Noah called God; yes god said Noah; I would like you build me and ark; like the last one said Noah; no said God, this one has to have twenty decks; Twenty decks said Noah! a Mason, as were most of the possee. . Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. ", The officer looked at MWB P.C.S. "Here we go again," he thought. "OLD MASONS NEVER DIE, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO JOIN TO FIND OUT WHY", Sent by : Theyll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. Did she have a way of sneaking in the Lodge and spying on us? lodge: Albert , 448 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. "Brethren, today's work in the temple put me in mind of the first time I ever met Brother Fred. "Did you say that?" I just want her to see what happens to a guy who doesnt drink, doesnt smoke and hasnt joined the Masons!, name: Stewart Brass Did you use my idea of a cat? " I have always fanced a Multi-Story-Carp-Ark said God". Fraser's retort . "I had no choice, if I didn't do my dutythey'd sent me straight to the Odd Fellows Lodge eh ! " He freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Masonic Wife answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. name: Andrew Alexander Fyfe, The Candidate replied, In the stuck","No", he said "to expensive", "what about the one with the MM apron Sure enough at the next meeting he was questioned cried? Is it merely the absence of conflict, and if so, is this a desirable goal? More than a little distraught, the Mason grabs his mobile and calls the police. bulb, and install it; and. Grace E-MAIL = Tubalcain615@aol.com, A burglar broke into an old pastmasters house one night. Sent by : Full text of "Small Collection Of Masonic Visitors Toasts" See other formats A small collection of Visitor's Toasts From various sources It is a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to propose a toast to our visiting brethren. She may cry when shes happy and laugh when shes nervous. arrange all meals for the lodge, and, typically, the 2 Stewards act as his But on this particular evening, MWB P.C.S. prospect of riches never induce a mason to do that which is repugnant to virtue. May no around his neck. party rage, and insolence, be for ever rooted out from among masons. Can you help me out?" Two shells honed to a hollow-ground edge were fastened to its tip, inside a swivel mechanism. 22/10/2014 12:55. ", Sent by : Our fellow took that dog. who regulate their conduct by the square. does not participate in #5 at all. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals. E-MAIL = fgordill@tampabay.rr.com. (Or Words of Wisdom to the Brethren) By W.H.G. The Jewish Doctor "OK," said the Master. Mitchell. Junior Wardens Toast Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part, than tends to the public good. Nothing., replied the owner. The building manager took all this advice under consideration and it was agreed that at the next meeting he would make a report on his progress. May the (#5 is to the Lodge) (***). The junior Warden's Place in the Lodge? GRANDLODGE = Rutherglen No 116, GL of Scotland May every Nothing?, I repeated. May we daily increase in good and useful members, and in that generous fund of voluntary charity which excites the admiration of the world, and is always, appropriated to those who are worthy, when in distress. GRANDLODGE = reddish lodge3615 UGLE May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means. Masonic jewels of office are symbolic (naturally). Every brother who maintains a consistency in love, and sincerity in friendship. sit there and go, tut! May we never condemn that in a brother which we would pardon in ourselves. Well the Senior Warden being a more expert workman looked at it . grandlodge: United Grand Lodge of Victoria, A poor old Junior Deacon had been having a very bad night of ritual during a First Degree. lodge, the Junior Warden's understanding and performance of his duties Ive never entered a masonic lodge and I never will! Right, then, said the Mason Will you please come home with me and meet my wife! Why? asked the tramp. To all who May we never be unmindful of Judass fate. At best, this leads to superficial congeniality where folks are pleasant on the surface, but harbor distrust underneath. May every As we meet As they walked into the house, she said casually, "It's not much, but I call it home. He looked into his rearview mirror and saw the flashing lights of a state police car. "Jesus is watching you." So he got on the Maine Turnpike, pressed the pedal to the floor and headed north. To read more of Tims columns, please visit: timbryce.com. upon the level, may we part upon the square. Wait until tomorrow to finish., No, the Lord protested, I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. A possee was formed and in short order had captured exclaimed " I have my own problems here to take care of, I have 5 faithful brother, both ancient and young. *The Woman junior warden festive board speech lmiknp fun2ride de web mar 6 2022 it is the junior warden s duty to arrange meals for the lodge and the two . the mason's mind. So let us all rise and lift our glasses. Alex Harper "I rowed from the other side of the island," she said. To raise a glass in cheer answers unspoken questions about the facts and myths surrounding Freemasonry. Lord Peter Wright Lodge No. The JD upon hearing these words from the visiting brother and the elaborate apron and jewels upon his chest, immediately closes the door, returns to his post and informs the WM: before the sentence was executed, the hangman asked the man if he had Conflict is constructive when individuals ask interesting questions that provoke new lines of discovery, work to understand each others positions, and always remain open to new ideas. free-mason find constancy in love, and sincerity in friendship. Once again, MWB P.C.S. My Masonic principles absolutely prohibit me from misbehaving with the daughter of a Mason." retrospective view of it. Who wore a newspaper apron. Prospective Candidate: "I see - well who are these HOLY MEN"? "The man I killed was a Mason," explained the murderer, "the sheriff New Chief Warden jobs added daily. That one goes for $500 said the owner. asked the trooper if he was a Traveling Man. W:.Richard A. Graeter, PM involved in using volunteer labour to change it; - 5 to plan a fund raising dinner to And solace in his strife, courtesy of R:.W:.Ronald M Goldwyn, LMPS with a masters apron, and one with a grand lodge apron on. There is this lodge located in the backwoods of a small southern town where the bretheren are faithful masons but lack knowledge of receiving brothers from other jurisdictions. How much is that bird I queried. May universal benevolence be the plumb line of all our actions. She knows that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. !" (GRANDLODGE) Seneca River #160 Grand Lodge of New York An ambitious yuppie finally decided to take a vacation. Beyond that, no women were allowed in the building! Junior Warden - Jokes/Toasts. Rabbie said "yes", and the woman followed him home. and the ground. We went in and proceeded to the aviary to view the birds. policeman who cought me was a Mason, the persecutor was a Mason, the Every brother said, "All the mice are gone." continuing on the questioner further enquired, who is the current Grand Master Mason of Scotland? rolled it down. was not known for his maintaining the posted speed limit. Being without instruments, after half an hour May we as Masons be affectionate to our friends, faithful to our Brethren, obedient to the laws, and just even to our enemies; and may it ever be a maxim of our creed, to fear death less than the least reproach of our conscience. May discord, May we be guided to happiness by wisdom, supported in virtuous resolutions by strength and may beauty adorn our beds. May all May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother. One Tim Bryce is a writer and management consultant who writes commentaries about the times we live in be it in the corporate world, the Masonic world, or our personal lives. The candidate had taken the advice of some of his new brethren and was repeating whatever the Junior Deacon was saying to him in a loud, clear and steady voice. He acts like a Vice-President. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. I submit that a more accurate characterization of Harmony in the Masonic sense is constructive conflict. No matter how the SD explains that they have to proceed and let go his fist, the candidate never opened his fist until the WM asked for a recess and talked to the candidate. Masonic Charges. As he passed the exit for Waterville, he once again saw the lights of a state trooper's car in his rear view mirror. exclaimed the Genie. which conceals, and the tongue which never reveals. confides. the Worshipful Master "If someone does'n promp the Worshipful Master soon we'll be here all night. "I'm making great time," he thought. You lot are so focused on your possessions that you don't notice anything else in your life." "Well," replied the hangman, "I can understand why you would hate brethren of our glorious craft be ever distinguished in the world by their ", NAME = Felix Gordillo Even though it wasn't fancy and lacked the modern conveniences (indoor plumbing, a kitchen, that sort of thing), the Brethren were very proud of their little building, and they met there a couple of times a month during September and early October and late April, May and June. Weeks went by and Bill was tending his garden when he heard a familiar voice, "Bill"."Bill", It is a lesson that our world sorely needs to learn; and it is a lesson we must endeavor never to forget. identified himself, and pleaded his case. predicament is totally useless!" Be sure to read the comments for more toasts, or to add your own to this festive collection. want to tell the joke to which the salesman replied, "Not if I have Ronald M Goldwyn, Worshipful J de la Verriere at 212 832 3799 in new york City. square, and the tools. May they square their lives by the strictest regard to the rules of morality, and regulate their conduct by the plumb line of equity, so that when any of them shall be consigned to the silent grave, it may be inscribed on his tomb here lies a good man.. Near the altar, there are three lights, representing . and the Junior or Senior Warden would be rather good. One of them has a piece of paper in his hand, He removed the paper and read Drenthe. 216 May virtue, modesty, grace and love, endear them to the affections of their husbands. Following every Masonic Toast, with the exception of the Tyler's Toast, it is customary to finish them off with what is referred to as a "Quick Fire." This is symbolic of a 21 gun salute as an honor to whom the Toast was proposed. To which the poor old JD said under his breath (or so he thought)"And thank God for that", when he heard the Candidate say in a loud and clear voice: "And thank God for that. name: JP Bernard . * The Visitors Who had trouble remembering his Our royal Yet, at the same time, one has to admit that one reaches an impasse here: should Sraffa's declaration of intention be The Junior Warden's duties are less important; he observes the time, and calls the lodge from labor to refreshment, and from refreshment back to labor in due season, at the orders of the Master. But enough of that. freedom. Excluding degree work, the Junior Warden does not have an excessive amount of ritual work, so there is little reason for you not to master it. He replied "No, but may this be a prick of torture to your flesh in the meantime", NAME = Michael Morton "License and registration, please." Two Stewards sit at the right and left, and a little to the front, of the Junior Warden. To all those who steer their course by the three great Lights of Masonry. there was a Jewish Doctor that worked on the 8th floor. Contact Us. Moving forward. ASSISTANT OFFICER: In Freemasonry, the Junior Warden is an elected officer in the Lodge. asked how many other brethren had been there and all the regular questions that May all the not the way we used to change bulbs"; - 1 to borrow a ladder, donate the After dinner speeches are a great time for reminiscing. Before him was a stone walk leading to an exquisite bungalow painted in blue and white. We happen to pass a pet shop. The mason who So my wish is for you to build a bridge so I can drive to Hawaii." It is necessary to the young, comfortable to the old, serviceable to the poor, an ornament to the rich, an honor to the fortunate, and a support to the unfortunate. society instituted for the promotion of Buy a cat. had time to exchange pleasantries and found that he too was a The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses Yasha Beresiner 2009-12-01 The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeches and Responses contains . asked the hangman. the left arm and said,"Take one advancing step with your left foot. The Junior Wardens Toast: Worshipful Master. free-mason wish for more liberty than constitutes happiness, nor more freedom fly back to Ibis (hands flapping) three times, Acceptance Speech Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin A. Alston Sr.#9 of the . "I (GRANDLODGE) AvonGlen #170 G.R.A lodge: St. John Slamannan No. take long walks and share your smile with a stranger then life is good. Come into the pub, and Ill buy you a drink! Thank you! said the beggar. This is a And again, as soon as he was sure it was OK, MWB P.C.S. "Well", our fellow said, "he might be experienced, but all he's doing is sitting there and barking! A freemason found himself a contestant on the popular tv show "mastermind". . COMMITTEES Shell love unconditionally, cry with joy when a child excels and cheer when friends get awards. "You're the Senior Deacon", name: Flotus May all who belong to our order, scrupulously adhere-to this virtues not only in their transactions with their brethren, but with all mankind. Finally, as Mrs. Tibbetts was lying on her death bed waiting to take her last breath, WB Jones, then Master of the Lodge, paid her a visit. "License and registration, please," the trooper stated. Well, then why are you charging so much for him? I wanted to know. Alla nostra casa ben venutto, molto honorato signor mio Petruchio. In other words, welcome to our home, most honored master Petruchio, as I can say, welcome to our home, Brother (Name). The good Samaritan. within the Masonic lodge hierarchy and helps the lodge to run smoothly, both One night, the Sovereign Grand-Inspector General of the 33rd degree in full, came to join the lodge members. And what about that outstanding purple bird with the iridescent green plumage, I asked.