Alcohol is certainly not necessary but surely men of temperance and wisdom, such as those of us devoted to the craft can be expected to exercise restraint and not excess.
My lodge is one of many that share the same building. On the lower floor are our lodge rooms and library, aswell as the corporate office that operates the building. On the upper floor is our kitchen, dinner room, various smaller rooms used for comity gatherings and informal get togethers, and, ofcourse our bar.
Its not uncommon for members to take a drink or two after our meetings or during a festive board. In my many years I have not once seen a brother drink to excess, nor have I ever heard of any problems from the lodges that share our facilities.
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