August 7th.

The conversazione in aid of the funds of the Industrial Association affords a striking exemplification of the trurth of the adage, "nothing succeeds like success." It began well—the opening night was a success. Its continuance last night was a greater success. The attendance on Thursday evening was estimated at from 800 to 900; lust night it was probably twice as many. The Tuam street Hall is a spacious building; by the excellent arrangement of the exhibits, as much space as possible has been left for the accommodation of promenaders; yet, with a central passage 18ft in width, and aisles of 10ft, the floor of the hall was, at one time, inconveniently crowded. Later in the evening the visitors bethought themselves of the gallery, which was speedily filled, thus relieving, in some degree, the crowded floor. The latter, however, was the very reverse of deserted, and around the machinery (in motion) and other objects of special interest, the throng was so dense, that to pass those particular spots was a matter of impossibility. The attractions of the gathering, great as they were on the opening night, were yesterday evening enhanced by the addition of several fresh exhibits, and by the enterprise of the Gas Company, one of whose cooking stoves, under the direction of a charming cook, was utilised in preparing viands of various kinds, which were distributed among those visitors who were fortunate enough to be near the apparatus. The programme submitted for the entertainment of the visitors last night was an excellent one, and comprised songs, instrumental selections, and recitations, by Misses Danks, Brown, Jones, Wood, Messrs. Maitland Gard'ner, Meares, Herman, Ingleson, T. Williams, and Davidson, and selections by Mr. Corrick's string band and the Stanmore brass band. Mr. R. T. Searell acted as conductor. The various items were rendered in a style that deserved and obtained hearty applause.