St.Andrew's immense hall was packed with women; a few men were admitted to the gallery at half a crown apiece.

Over five thousand people were present.

When a Scotch audience is thoroughly roused, nothing can equal the enthusiasm.

The arrival of the speakers on the platform was announced with the wildest applause; the entire audience rising, waving their handkerchiefs, and clapping their hands, and every compliment paid the people of Scotland was received with similar outbursts.

Mrs.McLaren, a sister of John Bright, presided, and made the opening speech.