SHORT NEWS ITEMS
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 ASPATRIA.
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 THE PUBLIC GOOD COMMITTEE.
     The Public Good Committee of Aspatria have this week commended the free night school, which is usually carried on during the winter months, in the Board School. The attendance so far has been satisfactory.
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 THE LIGHTING OF THE STREETS.
     "The powers that be" have been unable to arrange terms on which the public lighting of Aspatria shall be conducted, the inhabitants are making frequent and loud complaints being in total darkness at nights, instead of being lighted as heretofore.
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 MARRIAGE BANNS.
     The banns of marriage between Mr. Holland HIBBERT and Miss. LAWSON, of Brayton, were proclaimed in Aspatria Church on Sunday morning, "for the thrid and last time of asking." The marriage will take place on Wednesday week.
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 BIBLE AND MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT
CLASS, MEALSGATE.
     The first paper for this winter's session was read by the president, Mr. J. PENN, on Wednesday evening last, in the George MOORE Memorial Hall. The subject was "Spiritual Gifts." There was a good company and a lively discussion followed.
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 THE ELECTION FOR
ASSISTANT OVERSEER.
     Considerable interest is being taken in this election rendered necessary by the retirement of Mr. D. RITSON. About half a dozen candidates at first came forward, but these have been reduced to three - Mr. J. ROOK, Mr. L. BOUCH, and Mr. J. N. WALLAS, Wigton.
     On Thursday evening the ratepayers meeting was held in the Board School for the appointment of an officer, Mr. T. FARRELL presided and there was a good attendance of ratepayers.
     Mr. ROOK who asks for £25 per annum, received 29 votes; Mr. BOUCH (£22) 11 votes, and Mr. WALLAS (£20) 9 votes. A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. WALLAS, and it will take place on November 1st.
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