What are Masonic Toasts?

A festive board, or dinner, normally follows a lodge meeting. While fairly formal with speeches and toasts it is marked by the sound of friendly discussion, sometimes singing and plenty of fun and laughter.

On the subject of formal Masonic toasts the format of these varies with the lodge but there is always a toast to the Queen and to The Grand Master followed by others which vary according to the ceremony. For instance, when there is a new initiate he is toasted and often responds. In some lodges, they sing the Initiates song.