Band of Hope Excursion. W COCKBAIN, 57 Senhouse-street, Maryport, intends closing his shop on Wednesday June 28^th at one o’clock pm.

Grand Amateur Bicycle and Foot-racing will be held at Aspatria on Saturday June 24^th, when £20 will be given in prizes………W J QUAIL, Hon Secretary, Station Villa, Aspatria.

Notice – Mr William GIBSON, watchmaker and jeweller, begs to announce that he has removed to 28 John-street, next door to the Royal Oak Inn, where his business will be carried on as heretofore.

Branch Boot and Shoe Establishment, Senhouse-street, Maryport. John HARDY, in returning thanks to the neighbourhood for their kind patronage and support during the time he has been in business, takes this opportunity of informing his friends and the public generally that he has extended his business by opening a branch shop in Senhouse-street (adjoining Crone and Company, Outfitters), under the management of Mr Isaac SCOTT, and hopes by offering a First-class Article, at the Lowest possible price, to merit a continuance of public patronage. Note the address – 102 Crosby-street and Senhouse-street, Maryport.

Buttermere Blue Slates and Whinney Howe Dark Blue Slates. These slates can now be promptly supplied, in large or small quantities. The Buttermere Green Slates obtained the First Prize at the Great International Exhibition, London, 1862, and are well known for colour, fineness, and durability. The Whinney Howe Slates, better known as "North Country", are of a dark blue colour, and can be recommended for parties desiring this class of Slate. For prices and other particulars apply to the Agent, Thomas ARMSTRONG, Slate Merchant, Cockermouth.