On Monday, at Liverpool, MR. VIGAR, the arbitrator as to the amount to be paid by the Corporation to the Mersey Dock Board, for filling up and purchase of George's Dock for city improvements, has fixed the price at £300,264.

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The Miners' Arms, Broughton Moor, lately purchased by the Maryport Brewery Company, and at present occupied by MR. ROBT. SCOTT, has been let to MR. CHRISTOPHER HORN, clogger, Dearham, with immediate possession.

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The Loyal St. Michael's Lodge of Oddfellows, Bootle, propose to hold their annual supper at the King's Head Hotel, Bootle, on Wednesday next, at six p.m.  The chair is to be taken by MR. J. H. M. RITSON, J.P.  See advt.

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At Crosthwaite Church on Sunday, by request of the Bishop, a brief interval of silence was made after the collect for peace, when the prayers of the congregation were asked on behalf of the peace deliberations at the Hague.

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MR. M'DOUGAL, Oban, has preached for the last three Sundays at the Congregational Chapel, Maryport, with a view to being called to accept the pastorate, vacant through the removal of the REV. J. HARVEY to Tyne Dock.

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We regret to state that MR. M. WALTON, the managing partner of the Outfields Colliery Company, is still confined to his house.  Unfortunately he ventured out to the colliery one day, and had a relapse, but is now slowly improving.

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CANON RAWNSLEY, accompanied by MRS. RAWNSLEY, has left Keswick for the purpose of making a tour in Italy and Egypt.  During the absence of the vicar of Crosthwaite, the duties will be carried out by the REV. W. S. UNWIN, M.A.

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The awfully sudden death of MR. AND MRS. W. BURNYEAT, of St. Bees, on Friday last, caused quite a sensation in the St. Bees district during the week end.  MR. BURNYEAT and his wife were well-known and most highly respected in the district.

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One of the most successful seasons which the Blencathra pack of hounds has experienced has just been brought to a close.  The number of foxes killed is 58, while it is stated on good authority that many others have been run down and left upon the fells.

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MR. GEORGE MOSSOP, of Broughton Moor, the respected chairman of the Great Broughton School Board, has again for several weeks past been seriously ill.  Yesterday (Wednesday) morning, on inquiry, it was ascertained that MR. MOSSOP was imporving rapidly.

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The attraction at the Theatre Royal, Whitehaven, the first three nights of next week will be MESSRS. PEARSON and EWARDEN's new and original sensational drama "Buried Alive".  The company is highly recommended, consisting of first-class artistes only.  See advt.

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On Monday last, M. T. WOODEND severed his connection with Soutergate, Kirkby-in-Furness, after being a successful business man for many years.  He goes to Ulverston in well-earned retirement.  His business will be carried on by MR. G. BARR, of Lindal-in-Furness.

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