The United Free Methodist Mutual Im proA'ement Society commenced its proceed ings on Monday evening, Avith a large attendance. A number of members Avere enrolled, and much interest was manifested on the opening. Rev. R. Taylor, the presi dent, delivered a most interesting address on tbe advantages accruing to young men from such associations, and referred to the Avorks of the late Re\ r. David Thomas, of Stoclavell, on "Manhood," "Progress." etc., for examples of the success consequent upon mutual and individual perseA'ereiice. He also instanced the results of honorable exertion in the li\ res of numerous travellers, philosophers, and painters, and concluded an excellent address Avith an exhortation in favour of good Avorks. Rev. J. Caygill, gave a recitation from Tennyson, entitled, " Dora ;" Mr TliAvaites delivered an address on the i' Pursuit of KnoAvledge ;" Mr White head sang " The Brave Man," and Mr Jas. Saunders gave a comic recitation, " The Affrighted "Toper," and altogether the first evening of the class on Monday Avas suc cessful. Parncll folks avlio come into toAvn daily Avill be glad to learn that the Harbour Board, at their meeting yesterday, decided to repair tbe Beach Road. It is quite time that samebody repaired the road, as it is in a Avretched state at present, being full of boles and ruts which, in bad Aveather, make this neAV approach to toAvn quite useless for purposes of traffic. Near Short-street Aye observe that vehicles have been systematic ally driven on the scoria patliAvay laid down for pedestrians. What Avas before a decent footpath is uoav cut up like the roadAvay. This kind of trespass should be put a stop to Avithout delay, as it can be very easily if one or two examples are made. We trust the Board Avill lose no time in carrying out their Avell-timed resolution.
