The royal order of water buffaloes manual#

Our basic desire is to defend the weak, help the unfortunate and render assistance to those in difficulty or need. The only privilege of a Buffalo is to give, and the only obligations are to adhere to the common decencies of life. Many people say that all secret societies are bad - but Buffaloism, at its highest, enables its members to give direction to their benevolence, and at its lowest, allows them to amuse themselves with exotic formalities. Yet it is easy to see how the nickname came about, for our meeting place has traditionally been the pub since the Order began. We have also been called 'Boozy Buffs,' and we donвЂ™t much care for that title either - especially as there are many teetotal Lodges, and teetotal members of Lodges.

We have been called the 'Poor ManвЂ™s Freemasons' - a title we donвЂ™t really care for. 'In things doubtful, Liberty, and in all things, Charity, and in things essential, Unity'.The creed of the Buffaloes is summed up in a number of homely maxims: Talk of politics, religion and gambling is strictly forbidden. There are many Buffalo Lodges throughout South Australia, and many more throughout the rest of Australia. The Grand Lodge of South Australia is a separately registered organisation, however is still linked to the Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Lodge of England is based at Harrogate in England.

The royal order of water buffaloes manual#

Our Order has a Rule Book, a Manual of Instruction and Ceremony Lectures. Our Order's motto is Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit ('No Man Is at All Hours Wise'), and has the maxim of 'Justice, Truth and Philanthropy'. Our Order provides aid to its members, their families, dependents of former members, and other charitable organisations. The order started in 1822, and is known as 'The Buffs' to members.

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom and around many parts of the world, including Australia.