An evening with a celebrated author is very much in vogue now, and is helpful in many ways. For instance, an evening with Dickens is observed in the following way: A number will personate the leading characters in any of Dickens' works, talking only in language and tone suited to the character, the invited guests ascertaining from his acquaintance with Dickens just where they belong. This can be done with or without costumes. Light refreshments are served by the Dickensites during the evening. The usual fee taken at the door. New England Kitchens may be made to bring in something to the funds. Here you will need several old-fashioned dressers, the shelves furnished with rows of plates, the more old-fashioned the better, and everything to make it look like a real New England Kitchen. Refreshments will be doughnuts, pumpkin pie, brown bread, pork and beans, and such like. It would pay to have it in a city for two or three days, open at the dinner hour. Floral Festivals pay very well in the early spring, before people generally are supplied with plants. Let the room be nicely decorated with evergreens, flags and bunting, small booths arranged similarly trimmed, in which the flowers and plants shall be placed, some music furnished, 10 cents admission charged, refreshments and plants extra. The plants can be bought by the 100 at a very cheap rate. If at all possible, let all our social entertainments be opened with prayer. Q.--How shall we help in Scott Act work? A.--Most of all by the faithful distribution of temperance literature, and by providing funds for its purchase. By educating the children in regard to it, giving them at their Band of Hope meetings, in simple language, the reasons why every one should work and vote against it. Many a father has been won by his child. By selecting articles on the subject, and having them inserted in the daily papers. By praying for its success in your church prayer meetings, and encouraging others to do the same. By prayer as a Union, and by private prayer. By looking after every branch of the temperance work more closely, so that every influence may be brought to bear on all classes and conditions of society. Q.--Can ladies be received into our society without signing the pledge? A.--The suggestion has been made that such be received as "associate members" or "well-wishers" having every privilege except the vote. Q.--When scientific temperance instruction is introduced into the public schools, what remains for the committee on that subject to do? A.--To see that the _law_ is _enforced._ The schools should be visited at the hour when this study is on the programme. Conscientious teachers will welcome your presence. Q.--Should the executive of a local Union arrange and finally decide matters without consulting the Union?