Young Men's Literary Association.

Honorary President, Samuel Laing of Crook.

Honorary Members, Rev. Dr Clouston, Sand wick; Daniel Gorrie, London; George Petrie, F.R.S.N.A., Kirkwall; Wm. Scott, Kirkwall; James Tait, Kelso; Arch.

Smith, Glasgow; J. Heddle, Walls; N. Spence, Kirkwall.

President, David Laughton.

Vice-President, Cha. Smith.

Treasurer, James Wilson.

Secretary, Thos. M. Cruickshank.

Place of meeting—Subscription School.