Presentation To Bro . W. H. Crooke, Prov. G. S. Durham, Sunderland.

The toast was received and responded to most enthusiastically and with continued rounds of cheering . Brother Orookes on rising to respond received a complete ovation . After the applause had somewhat subsided , he proceeded with considerable emotion to say : It has been frequently remarked that out of the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketh ; but at times the heart is

so full and overflowing that the mouth cannot find words to give utterance to the feelings . Such brethren is my case on the present occasion . I never felt so bashful ancl so timid as I now do , and my earnest wish is that I may ever continue to prove myself worthy of those adornments you have now presented me with , and which should I live to be as old as MethusalehI shall always feel

, great pride in wearing , and will never forget your great kindness . Succeeding as Prov . G . S ., an old and esteemed Brother , the late Alderman Orossby , at the time of my appointment , a young man and a young masonthe W . M . Elect of St . John's Lodge , although I had only been three ' years initiated , I , from the first , endeavoured to satisfactorily fulfil the duties of the office ,

but without ever expecting that for fourteen times I should receive the appointment from our respected Prov . G . M . No one can but feel proud in holding office under a Prov . G . M . who is second to none in tho kingdom , and who is the friend and confidential adviser in masonic matters of the Grand Master of England . I have ever felt a pride wherever I might

be in being connected with a province that stands so 1-ig h in the masonic world and has contributed so nobly to the different masonic charities . Much of the praise praise you have bestowed upon me is due to the harmonious working of tho Province under the rule of

Bro . Fawcett , and to his prompt attention to all matters connected therewith , which it has been my duty as Secretatry from time to time to bring before his notice . It has ever been with me a work of love to meet Brethren , and if my humble efforts to promote the welfare of the craft have met with your approval it is more than I could hope for , and if at times in

attending Lodges and other meetings , I have neglected the real business of life , I have been amply repaid by the help I have often had from others , and am more than a hundred-fold repaid by your kindness on the present occasion . So long as I live , even should time change the colour of these ornaments , I will endeavour to merit a continuance of the good opinion you

have conceived of me , and when this apron is worn out with constant use , may I still enjoy your good and kind wishes , and when the G . A . O . T . TJ- summons us from this sublunary abode , may we meet above when time shall be no more . You will excuse me saying more , but every time I refer to this beautiful watch I shall remember your kindness , aud before sitting down I

must say how specially thankful I am that you have remembered a very dear and near relative—my only child . My mother , I am sorry to say , is now in the sere and yellow leaf , but her granddaughter , along with myself , will long remember this evening with pleasure and think of their old Masonic friends , and constantly pray the G-A . O . T . U . to spare you all for many years

to come , in health , happiness and prosperity . Bro . Mark Douglass , P . M . SO ( St . John ' s ) , proposed " The Testimonial Committee , " and expressed the groat delight he felt at being present . He coupled with tho toast the name of Bro . Hudson , tho secretary of the committee .

Bro . Robert Hudson , S . AV . 919 ( AVilliamson ) expressed the pleasure he felt at all times in assisting any movement in connection with the craft , and he felt a special pleasure on this occasion , the recipient being so well worth y of tho testimonial . The Chairman proposed tho visitors from a distance , coupling Bro . Garthorne ' s name with the toast . Bro . Michael Garthorno Wear Valley Lodge , 1 , 121 ,

Presentation To Bro . W. H. Crooke, Prov. G. S. Durham, Sunderland.

Bishop Auckland , spoke of the pleasure he always felt in meeting Bro . Orookes . He knew him well both as a mason and a sportsman , and in both he was very good . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were agreeably brought to a elosc .

Poetry.

Poetry .

JESUS AA EPT . John xi ,, 35 . By Mrs . L . A . CZAKXECKI . Thoy stood in wondering awe , And solemn silence kept , AA hon for tho lost lovod dead

Tho gentle Jesus wept . I Ho wopt , tho Lord of hoavon , I Tho tears of bitter woo , As near that grave Ho stood AAlioro Lazarus lay so low . No oyo since then has gazed On such a moving scono

, AA hon tho mighty Saviour sh . ov . od Human grief so keen . Those priceless tears of Jesus In every ago have given Joy to tho trembling souls AA'ho have with sorrow striven .

They livo in every Christian heart , Tho memory of thoso toars ; Ho who shod thoso precious drops Has banished all thoir fears . His gracious power is over kind , His love is over nigh , He soothes tho wearied frame , AA'ipes toars from every oyo .

Ho took our mortal form , And blessed hopo Ho gave , Ho died that wo might win A home beyond tho grave . Lift up tho voice of praise To Him who has douo this , AA'ho suffered shame and death , To brins us unto bliss .

Scientific Meetings For The Week.

SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK .

Monday , 3 rd Jan . — Entomological Society , at 7 ; Medical Society , at S . Tuesday , 4 th Jan . —Pathological Society , at 8 . —Anniversary Meeting ; Anthropological Society , at 8— "On the Psychical Elements of Religion , " Mr . Owen Pike . — "On the Inhabitants of the Chatham Islands , " Dr . llarnard Davis and Mr . AVolsh at 730 the

A . ; Svro-Egvptian Society , . —'' On Suez Canal , " Mr . ' XV . H . " lBl .. ck . P . S . A . ; Royal Institution , at 3—" On Light , " ( Juvenile Lectures ) , Professor Tyndall , F . R . S . AVednesday , oth Jan . —Pharmaceutical Society , at 8 ; Obstretrical Society , at S—Anniversary Meeting ; lloyal Society of Literature , at 8 . 30 .

List Of Lodge, Meetings, &C., For Week Ending 8th January, 1870.

LIST OF LODGE , MEETINGS , & c ., FOR WEEK ENDING 8 TH JANUARY , 1870 .

( Abbreviations . —F . M . H ., Freemasons' Hall ; M . 1 L , Masonic Hall ; M . T ., Masonic Temple ; Tav ., Tavern ; Ho ., Hotel ; Ro . Rooms ; L ., Lodge ; St ., Street ; 3 q ., Square ) . METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CiiAnT . HS . Monday , Jan . 3 rd . LODOES . —Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ; Robert Burns , F . M . H . ; Royal Jubilee , Andor-