The quarterly meeting of the Society for Promoting Practical De-
sign was held last night, at Saville House, Leicester Square ; W. Ewart, Esq. M.P., President, in the Chair. Mr. S. Smith (in the absence of the Secretary) read the report of the Council. It stated that the schools of the Society were divided into five classes ; the first four of which have been, during the quarter, well attended ; and that the in- struction had given every student the hieliest satisfaction. First, for drawing the human figure ; second, tar anatomy, perspective, and com- position ; third, for geometrical drawing ; fourth, for ornament and de- sign; and measures were in progress to revive the fifth, or archi- tectural class. The report also stated that the number of students now attending the schools, compared with that in March last, is as follows : On the 7th March, the number was 70, of which 31 were fresh pupils within the preceding three months; half were adults, and the tiVerilge nightly attendance was 40: the total number of entries since the 25th of March was 130—viz. 52 adults and 4$ junior pupils, making 2110 entries during the current year. The report having been received and adopted, the meeting was addressed by the Chairman and by Mr. Foggo, and various votes of thanks were awarded.
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