A pleasant entertainment was held last nighb in connection wibh the St. John's Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society, The chair v/as occupied by the Rev. Mr Simmonds, who made a few opening re marks. The secretary, Miss Harris, read a reporb showing that the membership had increased from 20 to 57. During the year 17 meetings were held. Keferencs was mado to the journal of the So ciety, which was edited by Mr J. Horsley. It was also mentioned that a lecture had been given by the Rev. J. Berry, the proceeds boing handed over to the Trust Fund. Songs wore rendered during the evening by Misses Piummer and Bam ford and Mrs Charles Hartley, also by Messrs Johnstone, Clement Hartley. Craw ford, E. Walton and Muskin. The Misses Farquhar rendered a vocal dueb, and piano duets were played by Misses Wright and Goodwin. A duet on flutes was also given by Messrs May and Lambourne. Readings were delivered by Miss Harris and Mr A. S. Russell, and a recitation was given by Mr Lambourne.
