At the fortnightly meeting of tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yester day afternoon, tho Inspector reported having enquired into nine cases since last meeting. Mr Odell moved that a vote of thanks bo passed to tho Garrison Band, the Dramatic Students, Miss Watson and all other ladies and gentlemen who assisted in tho entertainment in aid of the Brunner Relief Fund. This was carried unanimously. Tho City Council have accepted Messrs James Trevor and James Stewart as sureties for the carrying out of the outfall sower con tract by Messrs M. T. McGrath and Co, Tho following subscriptions have been received by the Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals «Per Mrs Lingard— Stafford, Treadwell and Field, £1 Is; Sir J. Hector and Mr R. Turnbull, £1 each; Messrs G. Moe, R. Anderson and O. Smith, 10s Cd each; Mrs W. Tiller, Miss A. Lin gard. Mrs Sidey, Mrs J. Abbott, Mrs Tol hurst, a Friend, Messrs ’ Bothuno, Sutherland and C. Kirk, 5a each ; Mrs Hartmann, Mrs Redmond, “Sympathy,” Mr G. H. Moo ancj Mr W. 0. Fitz Gerald, 2s 6d each. Pcy tho Inspector— Vlr W. J. Clarke, Mr"N. Dodg shunj Dresden Piano Company, Messrs Finn, Rigg and Co., TOs CJ each. Per Mrs Tarn— A Friend and Mount Cook Girls’ School Band of Mercy, 5s each. Other donations— Mrs Roynane, 10s; Mr H. Dovey, 5s ; Mrs C. Wilson, 3s,

T))0 Wo§loyaji Literary and Debating Society opened their session last night in the Taranaki Schoolroom with an elocutionary recital. The largo schoolroom was crowded, and the programme provided by Messrs J. M. Clark and P, W. Haybittlo was loudly ap plauded. Both gentleman were in good form, and their recitations were greatly enjoyed. They were passed a hearty vote o£ thanks for their excellent evening’s entertainment.
