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( Contents . — PAGE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE : — A Masonic Explanation of the 47 th Problem of Euclid 211 The Rito of Misraim 241 Masonic Curiosities No . 2 .... 243 Performance of Masonic AVbrk 244 AVho is a Freemason ? 246

Rome , the Scat of Masonic Power 247 Masonic Jottings , No . 63 : 248 Correspondence , 249 Masonic Notes and Queries 248 Masonic Sayings and Doings Abroad 250 MASONIC MIRROR : — Masonic Mems 252 CKAJFT LODGE MEETINGS : —

Metropolitan 252 Provincial 253 Royal Arch 255 Mark Masonry 256 Knights Templar 256 Memoranda concerning Bro . Robert Burns 257 Address of Sir Knight G . Gardner at the dedicatitu of the Masonic Temple , Chicago 258

List of Lodge , & c , Meetings for ensuing week 260 Notice to Correspondents 260 LONDON , SATVSHAT , APRIL 1 , 1871 ,

A Masonic Explanation Of The 47th Proposition Of The 1st Book Of Euclid.

A MASONIC EXPLANATION OF THE 47 TH PROPOSITION OF THE 1 ST BOOK OF EUCLID .

As the formation of this figure , on the Jewel of the Immediate Pasc Master , depends on the connexion of the several lines , angles , and triangles which complete the whole , so Freemasonry depends on the unanimity and integrity of its members ,

the inflexibility of their charitable pursuits , and the immutability of the principles upon Avhich the society is established , namely , Brotherly Love ; Relief and Truth . The position is clear , and therefore , in a synthetical sense , we demonstrate

that some of our brethren , from exalted positions in life , may be considered as standing on the basis of earthly bliss , emblematic of the greater square which subtends the right angle ; others , whom

Providence has blessed Avith means to tread the flowery paths of life in affluence and ease , are descriptive of the squares Avhich stand on the sides that form the right angle . The several triangles , inscribed Avithin the square , are

applicable to those happy beings who enjoy every social comfort , and never exceed the bounds of mediocrity ; whilst those AVIIO have the heartfelt satisfaction of administering to the Avants of the industrious or indigent , may be compared to the

angles Avhich surround and support the figure . The lines which form the figure itself remind us of those unfortunate brethren , who , by a series of inevitable events , are rendered incapable of pro-

A Masonic Explanation Of The 47th Proposition Of The 1st Book Of Euclid.

viding even the common necessaries of me , nnl ess aided by a ready and cheerful assistance from th sir more fortunate companions . Hence , from the corollary we draw an axiom in Masonry . By connecting the several lines together , and

bringingthe unfortunate and industrious into contact Avith the affluent and exalted , we form a figure descriptive of the true basis on which our ancient brethren raised the superstructure of Ereemasonry , a basis which no mortal power can shake , the bosom of

all gentle charity . This heaven-born virtue is assuredly a Divine attribute , a sublime emotion , that fully demonstrates the existence of a spiritual Being , and animates us with the cheering hope -of finally becoming the partakers of a glorious immortality .

Rite Of Misraim.

RITE OF MISRAIM .

"When , some time since , we called attention to this subject , we felt confident that no authority had heen given for the establishment in this country of ihe Bite of Mizraim , as was then asserted to be the ease . The fact of Paris then being in a state of siege pie-Tented any inquiries being made on the subject .

In the meantime , the report of the authorised establishment of the Eite of Mizraim in this country has been industriously circulated by means of every available channel . We are now in a position , as ivill be seen by ihe

subjoined correspondence , to confirm our belief , expressed at the time , that there is no foundation of truth in the representation made ( to induce Craft Masons to join the " order , ' ^ that the Eite was established under the authority of Bro . Cremieux and the Grand College of Eites in Prance .

"When the order of the Eed Cross of Rome and Constantine was started , and the assumptions of its promoters were assailed by the Prince Bhodocanahisand others , their statements were in a similar manner proved to be false , and the vaunted chivalric element of the " order " was necessarily abandoned .

Nothing can be more explicit or emphatic than the denial by Pro . Thevenot of the authority by which attempts have been made to foist this spurious rite upon the Masons of England . We are constrained to imagine under what

subterfuge these concoctors of new degrees will now seek to cover their disgrace , and also to ask how long the Board of General Purposes will permit this systemitic trading upon Masonry on the part of those in the smploy of Grand Lodge , whose connection with it , jives a colour to their misrepresentations , and "S' / hichi