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Ye Ancient Order of Froth Blowers. 1924 to 1931.
A Charitable Organisation founded by Bert Temple.
Formed  by ex-soldiers.
Motto " Lubrication in Moderation"
 


1. No toasts to be accorded to, or honoured by, any member adopting a prone or recumbent position.

2. Lager Beer is not considered to be eligible as an implement of work in the profession of a genuine Froth Blower. It is unseemly and should be avoided always excepting by Naval Officers visiting German Colonies (If any) . British Lager is permissible.

3. All tankards should be tilted towards the mouth and not the ear.

4. On no account should water be poured or left in any tankard. Many deaths and apoplectic seizures having resulted from this Unpardonable Crime.

5. Froth Blowers, when fraternally blowing, are to remain seated, excepting only on the sudden entrance of the following: Bombs or High Explosives, Money Lenders, Defaulting Bookmakers, Conscientious Objectors, Treacle Benders' Apprentices, Swarms of Bees or Bugs and Bits of Fluff. In the event of any unusual occurrence the judgement and good taste of the Senior Froth Blower will suffice.

6. For the benefit of unseasoned F.B.'s, three gulps to the pint and fourteen to the gallon are customary. A little latitude is allowed on Guest Nights and on Declaration of Peace or War or Both.

7. F.B.'s, if unable to sing or are ordered to abstain from trying to sing, are advised to croon (softly). This produced Aridity of the Palate and Esophagus.

8. Aspiring F.B.'s invalided out of, or Blackballed by other communities, by reason of Borborygumus, are eligible for election, assuming always that they juxtapose themselves near the piano or gramophone.

9. Weird and wonderful rules, invented for the maintenance of good order and amusement of F.B.'s may be sent to the Hon. Secretary for circulation and general observance.

10. A.O.F.B. cuff links will be worn on all ceremonial occasions, "Crossing the Barman" is unceremonial and links should be removed with shirt.

11. A.O.F.B. cuff links will not be worn with Oxford Bags or Borstal Blazers. Special permits are issued for wearing A.O.F.B. links in the U.S.A.

12. Under penalty of drinks round, A.O.F.B. cuff links must be worn on all occasions of festivity, or thirst.

13. A.O.F.B. cuff links may not be worn in the following circumstances :-
When there is only water or cocoa on the table and no beer within 125 miles radius.
When undergoing Surgical Operations, Pack Drill, Competing for Light-Weight Boxing Championship, Riding Favourite in the Derby, Testing Giant Super Bombers, Playing Crown and Anchor, Picking Pockets and other Kindred Sports for which a Blue is not awarded.

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