BLUE RIBBON MEETING —On Monday evening the first of a series of Blue Ribbon meetings was held in the large hall of the Coffee Tavern. The Rev. W. A. Davis presided, and stated that he was there for Mr. Bromage, and he was sorry there were not more present, but he hoped they would have a good meeting. He was pleased to say that the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon was now a total abstainer and had adopted the Ribbon, and he believed that would have every good effect on the cause of temperance. The Rev. C. Lemoine, one of the deputation from Leicester, next spoke on the progress the army had made at Leicester. Since last October he said they had taken 34,798 pledges in addition to those who were abstainers before, and from a careful observation it was found that 95 per cent, wore true to their pledges. They had taken as many as 1,000 pledges in one day. Mr. Parsons, the other member of the deputation, in a very interesting address advocated the Ribbon as a badge of brotherhood, and a declaration of their good principles, and he corroborated what had been said as to the results of the army's operation in Leicester. The proceedings were enlivened by some very good singing by the choir, and the usual votes of thanks to the deputation and chairman concluded the meeting.

On Tuesday the Rev. T. Grear presided and Mr. J. W. Kirton gave an able address. On Wednesday the chair was taken by the Rev. T. Bromage, and the speakers were Messrs J. B. Weston, Martin, &c. The choir did excellent service and Mrs. Bull was rendered assistance in the singing. Master G. Farey presided at the harmonium.