LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS.......Part III THE DERWENTWATER ESTATES have been sold by auction this week, at Newcastle. PARTIES ABOUT TO FURNISH are reminded that the large sale of first-class Household Furniture, &c., at Milburn, the property of G. WINDROSS, Esq., takes place next Wednesday, commencing at 12 o’clock prompt. A CONSTABULARY IN THE MOUNTAINS. – A child, named ROSS, has been stolen in Germantown, Philadelphia, and the authorities of the district have sent out descriptions and photographs of the little fellow to all parts of the world. Amongst others, letters have this week been received addressed to the heads of the police at the under-mentioned places: Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Scawfell, Crossfell, Fairfield, Wastwater, Ennerdale Lake, Buttermere, Black Combs, Kidsty Pike, Crummock Water, and to all the other lakes and principal mountains in Cumberland and Westmorland ! LONGMARTON BAND OF HOPE ANNIVERSARY. – The Band of Hope having been in existence in this village twelve months on Thursday, Oct. 8th, it was resolved by the member to celebrate that day with festive honours. Fortunately the weather was most propitious for the occasion, the sun shining brightly and illuminating the busy scene with rays of smiling beauty. Long before two o’clock, the hour appointed for the assembly, numbers of young people attired in their holiday costume, and with light hearts and smiling faces, were seen wending their way towards the rendezvous of assembly, to join the ranks of the “Temperance Army”. Immediately after two o’clock, the ranks were formed the colours hoisted, and, headed by the Drum and Fife Band, a steady march was commenced to the enlivening strains of the martial music. Having paraded the village, the procession returned to the school, where all the members were regaled with tea and cake. The young people, after having done ample justice to the good things in the school, adjourned to a neighbouring field, where they indulged in several amusing physical exercises. At four o’clock, a public tea was served, and many partook of the refreshing, but non- inebriating, cup. The smiling faces, and quick graceful movements of those engaged in much serving, also considerably enhanced the pleasure of the treat. In the evening, at 6.30 o’clock, a public meeting was held in a barn, kindly lent for the purpose by the Rev. Canon HEELIS, when addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. HEELIS and the Rev. L.O. LEWIS,, to a numerous and attentive audience. The speeches were fraught with undeniable evidence in favour of the Temperance movement, and if King Alcohol needed any further advocacy to condemn his cause, it was supplied gratuitously by one of the audience, who aroused in many a most indignant spirit of rebellion against such a king, and a most persistent determination to do all in their power to dethrone him. At intervals, select pieces were played by the band, and hymns sung by the members. After votes of thanks had been presented to their late officer (Rev. L.O.LEWIS) for so kindly coming to review his old regiment, and to the Rev. J. HEELIS, the company dispersed, having thoroughly enjoyed the day’s pleasure. _______________________________________________________________ barb, ontario, canada.