The Heir Of Bendersleigh; Or, The Freemason's Promise.

"Mother , " cried Harriet , solemnly , "it must be so , the sacrifice has been made , Mr . Grainger has my promise ; I could not see you deprived , perhaps of home , dependent on the bounty of others for the means wherewith to live . No , mother , there is one feeling greater even than love , and that feeling is pride . My resolution now is fixed , my hand is

pledged , and you are saved . " She uttered this with a forced calmess which was painful to behold . " Come , " exclaimed Henry Elliotson , " again farewell , Harriet , " he

passionately exclaimed , as he took her hand and kissed it ; ' lareweil , farewell , God bless you for ever . " Harriet remained reclining on her mother ' s neck some moments after Henry Elliotson had left the room , and both continued to weep . " Cheer up , " at length Mrs . Marshall exclaimed , " This is indeed the heaviest blow that I ever yet sustained "

. " It is better so , perhaps , mother , " replied Harriet , " You see that I am resigned . Yes , resigned as I ought to be , " and then she took her mother ' s hand and told her to be cheerful . ( To lie Continued , )

Masonic Intelligence.

MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .

LONDON LODGES . LODGE OF AxriauiTY ( No . 2 ) . —The annual election for Master and Treasurer in "this highly select Lodge took p lace at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , Nov . 22 , when Br . Samuel Tomkins , G . Treasurer , was re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Br . W . H . Smith , Treasurer . The after part of the evening was enlivened by the musical talents of Br . Jolly , D . King , Lawler , and H . Gear . '

LODGE OF FIDELITY ( NO . 3 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge , on Wednesday , the 8 th November , Br . Riguall presiding , the Masonic business was merely formal but Br . P . M . Williams proposed and Br . P . M . Dearsly seconded a resolution to the effect , that a subscription should be opened amongst the brethren of the Lodge , in aid of the Patriotic Fund , for the aid of the families of those brave soldiers ; and sailors who may die or become disabled whilst discharging their , duty to their Sovereign and their country , in the war in the east . The proposition was most

warmly responded to , and upwards of . £ 20 subscribed .. ROYAL SOMERSET HOUSE , AND INVERNESS LODGE ( NO 4 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons Tavern , on Monday Nov . 27 , under the . presidency of Br . Levean , W . M ., and P . G . S . W . The business consisted of ono -passing , and one raising , winch , having been performed , the brethren adjourned—Amongst the visitors was Br . J . W . Baughton Leigh , P . D . G . M . for Warwickshire . ' . ROYAL YORK LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 7 ) . —The members of this Lodge met together at the Freemasons Tavern , on the loth ult , when Br . Hopwood , P . M . initiated a candidate into the order . The other Masonic business was of a formal

nature . BRITISH LODGE ( No . 8 ) . —The above Ancient , and highly distinguished Lodge , held its first meeting for the season , on Monday Nov . 20 th , at the Freemasons Tavern , when the W . M . in a most able , and impressive manner , raised a brother to the sublime degree of a master mason , and initiated a gentleman into the order ; after which about twenty of the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner , and spent the evening in great