Progress Association. — The first meeting of this association was held last Thursday night, but owing to the busy week and a slight misunderstanding regarding the date of meeting, the attendance was smaller than was expected. It was decided to remind the Railway Commissioner of his promise to put new sheep trucking yards at the station A number of other matters were also brought forward but were left over to a fuller meeting.

New Postal Letter Bag.—A new and improved van letter bag is now in