Building Builders!: Random Building Thoughts

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One of the Toughest Challenges
a Mason Must Figure Out
is Who his Brothers are
and Who are Ring-Wearers.

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(Hat Tip to Brother Kevin Schneider!)

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Betterment cannot be Bestowed upon anyone who doesn't Invest in themselves. Lead by example; Be what you Profess; Instruct the Worthy. Attract those who want what you have and who are earnestly willing to go to any moral length to have the same for themselves. Make your Intentions clear so those Detracted shall remain so. Your Investments shall always show Returns, long after your current physical state and in ways you cannot begin to imagine.

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The candidates want to know more about this Masonic Goat they continually hear about through the other members and internet memes. You find that you are at a loss for words. You honestly believe it is just something with which members kid candidates (pun intended). However, you want to give a serious response to them so you take upon yourself some tasks in preparation of your talk with them.

YOUR TASKS:

1) Research and find the first mention of riding a goat as applied toward a fraternity (see "The anonymous Odd Fellowship Exposed" (Exeter New Hampshire, 1845).

2) Research the lodge's cornucopia, where they can be found and the lore and etymology behind them.

3) Research the word "tragedy", its etymology, its connection to the 3rd degree drama and how candidates are metaphorically carried through it by their Brothers.

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