Masonic Reminiscences.

at the moment a winged horse , he said , rushed by him like a whirlwind , and an enormous spectre approached , seized his wooden arm and nearly shook his life out ; his eyes lost the power of vision , and he could remember no more . Such was a portion of mishaps and sufferings of poor simple Phil the night he fancied he was made a Mason . It is scarcely necessary to add , that there was no member of the Masonic Order among

the perpetrators of this cruel practical joke . ( To be concluded in ihe next . )

Masonic Intelligence.

MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .

LONDON LODGES . LODGE OF FIDELITY ( No . 3 ) . —This Lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 14 th November , when Br . Lowe , W . M . initiated a duly qualified candidate into the Order , and passed one , and raised another brother to their respective degrees . ROYAL YORK LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE , ( No . 7 ) . —On Wednesday , November 21 st , a meeting of the members of this Lodge , took place at the Freemasons' Tavern ,

Br . J . S . S . Hopwood , W . M . Dining the evening , Br . Wilkinson was passed , and Br . Wan-, raised , both ceremonies being performed in a manner reflecting the highest credit on all the officiating parties . Among the visitors present , we noticed Br . Crombie , P . G . S . and P . M ., 223 ; Br . Artuis , W . M ., 40 ; Br . Samuel Smart , of the Lodge Good Intent , Sierra Leone , No . 721 ; Br . Shaboe , Chaplain of the Yarborough Lodge , 812 , & c , & c . The banquet was presided over by the W . M ., assisted by the Wardens , Br . John Hervey , P . G . D . and P . M . of the Lodge , and Br . J . Levinson , and

the harmony of the evening was much enhanced by some excellent singing . The brethren separated fit an early hour in perfect harmony . BRITISH LODGE , ( No . 8 . )—This highly distinguished Lodge held its first meeting for the session , at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , November 19 th . In the absence of Br . Massey Dawson , Br . Bisgood , P . M ., presided . A gentleman was initiated into Masonry in a most able and efficient manner by Br . Gillman , P . M . The charge was also most impressively delivered by Br . Bisgood . The Lodge was tben closed , aud the brethren adjourned to partake of a most elegant banquet . In proposing the health of the Queen , Br . Bisgood , "W . M .., pro tern ., expressed the hope

of all Englishmen , and Masons m particular , that she might live long to exercise tho many virtues which so much endeared her to all classes . After proposing the health of the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M ., in which he dilated on the excellent qualities of that nobleman , he proposed the health of tho Earl of Yarborough , D . G . M ., and all Past and Present Grand Officers . And , after adverting to the great attention and valuable assistance given by his Lordship to Masonry in general , but more particularly to the Masonic Charities , congratulated the Lodge in the presence of Br . Dr . Rowe ,

Past Grand Officer , Br . Ransfoi-d , G . O ., visitors , and more particularly on the honour of having as a member of the Lodge , Br . Purton Cooper , D . G . M ., of Kent ; on the many excellent qualities of which brethren he severall y dilated , and trusted that they were gratified with the hospitality of the Lodge , and that they might often have the p leasure of meeting them , especially his old and . esteemed friend Br . Cooper . In returning thanks for the Grand Officers , Br . Cooper expressed his high opinion of tho antiquity and excellent tendencies of Masonry , and bore testimony to the readiness of

the Earl of Yarborough and the Grand Officers to discharge the arduous duties incumbent on them . The health of the W . M . in the chair ( Br . Bisgood ) was then proposed , with the thanks of the Lodge , for his readiness to afford his valuable assistance , in whatever office he might be required , from the W . M . to the J . G . The W . M . in returning thanks , expressed the pleasure he felt , in rendering the Lodge any service in his power , and , in proposing tho health of the Past Masters , descanted on their several good qualities , and the valuable assistance they had rendered ; more partial-