A very pretty entertainment was recently given by the Band of Hope connected with an English Sunday school. The principal feature of the programme was the rendering of a piece called "The Flower Queen and her Court." A large bower of flowers and evergreens occupied the platform, and in the back part of this was the Flower Queen's throne, with seats on either side for her court. The Queen is supposed to have sent her nymphs on their mission into the world to give comfort and sympathy to the poor and distressed. The Queen tells this in an address and at the words, " But hark! I hear their welcome feet Come tripping back again to me!" a door was thrown open, and the Flower Queen's court, consisting of twelve young girls in white, covered with wreaths and garlands of flowers, entered. Each nymph in response to the command of the Queen told the story of her mission, and at the end of the last recital all knelt and repeated a prayer for all in distress. After this the Queen, followed by her court, passed out of the bower, through the centre of the room and out at the opposite door.

Appropriate musical selections between each recitation added attractiveness to the entertainment.