10. Principal openings into the land, and the seas they are connected with in the east, south, west-11. Other interesting parts of the sea, and explain their names.-12. State particulars respecting Milford Haven, Plymouth Sound, Menai Strait, Spithead, and give the width of the Strait of Dover.-13. Principal openings in the east, south, west, and explain their names.

EXERCISE No. X.

1. Give the principal capes on the east, south, west, and explain their names.-2 Name one of the most noted lighthouses; its position.-3. Prin

cipal islands.-4. The name applied to the Isle of Wight; its length; breadth; how intersected; how separated from the main land; least distance. -5. Describe Holy Island and Holyhead.-6. The number of the Scilly Islands, including rocks, inhabited; the largest; the metal once obtained from them.-7. Describe the Isles of Man, Thanet, Portland, and the Channel Islands. -8. What part of England is most mountainous ?-9. Three principal ranges.-10. Of what does the north range consist?-11. The position of the Pennine range; of the Cumbrian group.12. Explain the names.

The Surieties' Section.

REPORTS OF MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETIES.

The beautiful and extensive park belonging to the Fitzhugh estate, known as Bannister's, presented a scene of gaiety and festivity on Tuesday afternoon, August 8th, the use of it having been kindly granted by Miss Fitzhugh to the committee, for the purpose of holding an out-of-door soirée, on behalf of the society's funds. The weather was beautifully fine, and many hundreds of persons were attracted to the spot. A large tent was erected on the ground, in which tea was provided at five o'clock, Mr. Alderman Palk presiding at the head of the tables. Excellent quadrille bands occupied other parts of the ground, and dancing and other amusements engaged the atten tion of the numerous party until the shades of evening gave the signal for departure. About 450 persons paid the admission fee of ls. to include the tea, and 600 more paid the reduced fee of 6d. for admission to the park only. It affords us much pleasure to record the liberal and generous conduct of Miss Fitzhugh (who, we understand, takes a great interest in everything calcu lated to benefit and improve the position of the working classes), in throwing open her park on this occasion, thereby giving a few hours' innocent recreation in the open air to many hundreds of persons, and at the same time, assisting the pecuniary resources of a society formed for the purpose of promoting the education and instruction of its members.

Inverness Young Men's Mutual Improvement | Southampton Mutual Improvement Society.— Association. The members of this association recently held their second annual supper in Hamilton's Temperance Hotel; Mr. A. Grant in the chair; Mr. Alex. Paterson, croupier. After supper, Mr. D. Fraser, assistant-secretary, read a report on the progress of the association during the session 1853-4, from which it appeared that there had been held 24 meetings for debates, and the more important of these, with the decisions come to after discussing the subjects, were:-"That Jews ought to be admitted into Parliament;' "That the working classes have been benefited by the introduction of machinery; ;""That woman is not mentally inferior to man;" "That capital punishment ought to be abolished; ' "That trades' unions and strikes are just in themselves, and for the interest of the workmen;" "That attendance at the theatre is injurious;' "That aristocracy is more favourable to freedom than democracy; ""That the reading of works of fiction is not injurious." After the report had been read, several of the members delivered addresses on appropriate subjects. Thanks were voted to the office-bearers of the past session, and the remainder of the evening was passed in a very agreeable manner, and the proceedings were enlivened at intervals with songs. Several of the members are subscribers to your very valuable magazine; and the improvements of the "New Series are hailed with pleasure. May your endeavours for our improvement be crowned with abundant success!-A. G., Sec.

Stockport Essay and Elocution Class.-The members of this class-meeting in the Primitive Methodist Sunday school, Lord-street-recently held their second anniversary, when about eighty persons sat down to an excellent tea. After the tables were cleared, Mr. George Cheetham took the chair, and made a few excellent remarks on the acquisition of knowledge. A number of wellselected recitations and dialogues were given by the members; some of the recitations were composed for the occasion. An admirable address was also delivered by Mr. Andrew M'Munn, who gave some sensible and pointed suggestions as to the proper improvement of time. Au instrumental choir contributed much to the enjoyment of the evening.-W. A.

Tunstall Mutual Improvement Society.-The members of this society recently held a tes meeting, in order to present Mr. Shaw and Mr. Wood, formerly members of this society, with testimonials, in the shape of books, expressive of their respect and esteem. Mr. Wood was unfortunately absent. After an excellent tea, Mr. Fenton was called to the chair, and introduced the business with a few appropriate remarks. After speeches from several members, Mr. E. Lawton was called upon to make the presentation. He commenced by giving a detailed account of the formation history, and character of the society, but more especially that period of its history with which Mr. Shaw had been connected. He then went on to review and eulogize the character and conduct of Mr. Shaw as a member, and concluded by presenting him with a book, to express

the respect and esteem which was entertained by the members for him. Mr. Shaw, in thanking the members for their kindness, said that although it was not a very costly book they had presented to him, yet he should carefully treasure it up, as a memento of their affection. He then spoke on general topics; and exhorted one and all to be up and doing, that they might be useful in their day and generation. The meeting was subsequently entertained with songs, speeches, &c., in which Messrs. Fenton, Burgess, Higginson, Millor, Stubbs, Lawton, Leech, Wheeldon, and Scott took part. The society meets every Saturday evening for the discussion of political, social, and theological subjects. Each member is expected, in his turn, to bring either a lecture or an oration. If he fails to do so, he is fined. When he has read his lecture, or delivered his oration, the assembled members criticise and give their opinion on the sentiments brought before them. The society has a small but well selected library, and four or five periodicals are taken in; amongst the number is the British Controversialist, and we may observe that we deem it the bounden duty of members of all such societies to support your valuable periodical.-G. S.

The remainder of the evening was passed in the most agreeable manner. After dessert, Mr. Frank Fowler recited the " Bridge of Sighs," in a manner that elicited warm applause from the company. Mr. Broadbelt sung "The Death of Nelson," and was deservedly encored. A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to the chairman, and the proceedings were brought to a close at eleven o'clock.-G. D. W.

Reading Room was opened on Wednesday evenLee [Kent] Working Men's Institution and ing, the 27th September last, by a public meeting. Several gentlemen took part in the proceedings. The meeting passed off with much spirit, and twenty-nine persons enrolled their names as members; making, with others who had previously joined, forty-one, which have since inmencement, it seems likely that the institution creased to fifty-three. Judging from this comwill prosper. It is our intention to form a discussion-class as soon as practicable. This is the first institution of its kind in this place, and many of the inhabitants look upon it with much favour, and have promised their aid. I have introduced the Controversialist to several of the members, and have obtained one subscriber, and the promise of another for next year. I hope soon to be able to report several others.-H.G.D., Sec.

and simple refreshments were provided gratuitously. There is in connection with the institute lectures, classes, a library and a reading room. A discussion-class meets on Saturday evenings between the hours of eight and ten.

London.-Westminster Athenæum.-The fifth annual meeting of this society was held at the Lecture Room, Vincent Square, Westminster, on London.-St. Bartholomew's Working Men's Monday evening, October 9th, under the most Literary Institute.-We are glad to find that this auspicious circumstances; a large and respecta- institution, under the patronage of Lord Calthorpe, ble gathering of the friends of Literary Institutes is being carried on with vigour, although with having assembled to do honour to the occasion. somewhat limited means. During the past quarAfter the business of the evening commenced, ter, instead of the usual lectures, arrangements C. E. Mudie, Esq., presided. The chairman, in were made for two soirées, musical and conversaa few introductory remarks, said it gave him great tional, and a concert. At the soirées, drawings pleasure to preside at so interesting a meeting, and models were exhibited; interesting papers particularly as the society had such a noble aim-read; an efficient band performed popular music; the elevation of the mind. Mr. G. D. Welsh, the secretary, gave a brief but comprehensive statement of the objects of the society, and noticed the progress made during the past year, which was most encouraging. Mr. Shrimpton then moved a resolution approving of the objects and operations of the society, and commending it to the support of the meeting in an eloquent speech. Mr. Monro seconded the same, and dwelt on the fact that the society recognized the necessity of providing for the mind of man, elevating and strengthening his sense of duty, and giving him incentives to discharge it aright. Mr. T. J. Cox spoke to the sentiment "Progress," tracing its working from the earliest times, the power it exerted in all the great movements of the past, its work for the present and the future, and in conclusion commending the society to the notice of the meeting as a help to progress, depicting the progress of a lecturer, from the trepidation and nervous excitement of his first effort to the time when by practice and perseverance he stands forth an accomplished orator, and instancing the capabilities of certain members of the institution in support of his statements. Mr. R. I. Brand made some very telling remarks from the words of the immortal Nelson, "England expects that every man this day will do his duty." Mr. A. I. Round made some interesting remarks on "Perseverance. Mr. E. Round noticed that the accession of members during the past year had added not only to the numerical strength of the society, but far better, had made additions to its literary staff.

association held their half-yearly soirée on the Edinburgh Young Men's Association.-This evening of Tuesday, the 3rd of October, at No. 11, Waterloo Place, the president, Mr. Low, occupying the chair. An interesting detailed report of the society's proceedings during the past year was read by the secretary, Mr. Allan. It appeared, that in every way the society had prospered; and of essays to be commenced, the first on astronomy, allusion was made in the report to the two series and the second on the French revolution; these being interspersed with miscellaneous essays and debates; and to the lectures and other important operations for the winter, which the society has in view. The adoption of the Report was moved chairman, Mr. May, Mr. Danks, and others, and by Mr. Usher. Addresses were delivered by the various songs and recitations enlivened the evening.

Whitby Young Men's Christian Association.The above society was commenced in August, 1849, and was then called the Young Men's Bible Class; its object being to promote the intellectual improvement of its members, but especially with regard to the truths of Christianity, by means of essays and discussions. In August, 1853, it was thought advisable to change its name and to give

it a firmer basis, which was accordingly done, | when the election of officers, &c., took place. and although our number is not so great as at one The present session was opened by two most period, yet we are assuming a more healthy tone. excellent essays, "The Kingdom of Assyria," by The preliminary meeting (for the session '53-54) Mr. R. Lund, "The Kingdom of Egypt," by Mr. of this year was held on Friday, August 25, | R. Price.-A MEMBER.

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