Found on
this page, The 1930 DeMoulin Bros. & Co. Fraternal Supply Catalog No. 439.
The best line on the page:
(Legal Notice: Be advised that Phoenixmasonry, Inc. will not be held responsible for any accidental property damage, injury or loss of life due to any irresponsible manufacture or use of the items listed in or made as a replica shown in this catalog or pictured on this website.)
The masons were/are/will be crazy. I have never in my life seen the phrase ".22 caliber" used so often in conjunction with 'hilarious' pranks. In fact, I have never seen so much hazing in one place since I took that class on
chiaroscuro (heyo!). Reading the actual descriptions of the text is unbelievable enough, I suppose, but as we all know, I can never leave well enough alone. Thus, a new explanation for the Fencing Contest (only the description has been changed; the picture and all components have been left untouched).
Fraternal orders. Sheesh.
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