sure it gave him to find everything connected with the force in such good order, and also the manner in which the men went through their drill. A high tribute was paid to Mr. Glenister's intelligence and activity in contributing to such a praiseworthy result.
The Hastings Mechanics' Institution
When Mr. Major Vidler built the room occupied by this association it was regarded by the members as a great advance from Waterloo place, to the centre of High street, and a good move it undoubtedly was, and a good dinner was had by the strength of it. But societies frequently outgrow their habitations and the cry was to "Westward ho!" on the 230 of March, new premises in the central Arcade were taken possession of, and another dinner was held to celebrate the event, followed by an entertainment. The dinner was partakers of by about to persons, and during the after proceedings, the following toasts were given:-"The Queen, by George Scrivens Esq.; "the Borough Members", by Rev. J. A. Hatchward, "the Mayor and town Council" by Mr. Wormersley: "Success to the Institution" by E. Vernon Harcourt. Esq. "The President and Vice-presidents" by Mr. Bannister: "The St. Leonards Mechanics Institution", by F. Nortto, Esp. and "the press", by Mr. Major Vidler. Each toast was suitably responded to. The Chairman announced the following promised donations: £5 from the Rev. J. A. Hatchard: £5 from F. North, Esq, M. P. £1 from E. N. Harcourt, Esq. £1 from A. Burtorn, Esq (President of the St. Leonards Institution); and a guinea each from Jas. Rock, jun, Esq., W Crake, Esq., and the Rev. W. W. Hume.
The Entertainment in the upstairs Music Hall was numerously attended and consisted of Herr Kluckner German Band, the Glee and Madrigal Society, pianoforte duets, the St. Clement's Church choir, dissolving views and short addresses.
A Quarterly Meeting was held on the 2nd of Feb, when the Committee report showed an increase of members from 241 to 260, a favourable balance of £6, and an investment of £80 in the Savings Bank.
At the August Quarterly Meeting, the cash balance was shewn to be £6 7s. 10d., but the number of members had decreased by 16.
A Fete with fireworks was held in the grounds of P. F. Robertson, Esq. on the 1st of September, attended by more than 500 persons, the receipt at which were £67, realising a profit to the Institution of £36.
A Conversazione was held in the Music Hall in connection with the institution on the 7th, 8th and 9th of November, and proved to be a very enjoyable affair, but without financial success. Oil and watercolour paintings adorned the walls, and there were exhibitions of wood carvings, models, photographs, miniature steam engines and railway carriages, a printing-press at work, sewing and electrical machines, Russian trophies, electrotypes, shell-work, arctic relics, speci-
