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DF . 26, 1.7 .
THS
OTHERS
HIEAP
STORE
t spot in
awn for
SDS AND
ERY,
Zt.PE 3 CASES -
Consisting of
eitts,
L'i .hifndys
ap Cloths,.
Persians,
Astracana,
Sealettes,
Dogskins-
F
SOLA,
tab far Ladies` Jac
EL,ETE:ENS.:
Blue, Green, Purple, Maroon,
son, White, &c., &e.
nisi anotherlot of
ano
_ Shhwls,;
eakfast Shawls,
FSorrtags,.
Clorl,ds
Scarfs,,
Veoot Mitts,
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Wool Cuffs,
Weol Gaiters,
Bootees,
Infantees,;
Gloves,.
Hosiery,
We will Show
A. URDAY, o t�
€A complete line of
ILD
FURS
k,
-man Mink,
South Sea Seal,,
Plain Seal,.
Grebe and
Ermine.
> 4 •
salt cheap for cash only.
ER: IWE "'LACE
otite . R. Counter's, Jeweler.
FFA
ft
Gait -THAs.
RO N E
POSIT R
01r time' Peep aha : World. Sae Fee -
Ovid tea Itniesiaa.
rst evening n the ho
initnent is levoaeci to th
the l` fair maiden ." Whe
ta in crowds of p asants ar
bled outside the houses in
=eat ei-tertainment are to
atchuirg for - a si: ht of t
diests,1 and pass th:ir judgin
ouq retinues andmark ho
.veld. Long tr' ins of sl
uthe maidens to the hou
ospitble -host. I the first
e maiden, her neo her, . and
the! former her favorite
erajly a .poor +'r1 of info
the heeond-sledg. are the. t
'th the jewel cask.ts, the var
c
se of en
reception
darkness
seen as -
which the
ke place,
e invited
nt on the
each are
dges eon -
e of their
sledge sit
dt the feet
ompanion,
srior rank.
ire -women,
ious sweet-
is and cakes, ith whit the fair
*delis are always provided, and pres-
ts for• the domestics of the h use which
ey wawa to viit. Afte . those fol -
w friends and rela ivies and omestics—
e more numerous the bette , for, ac
din to the lengt of the t ain, is the
nor and glory that redou d to the
ouse t which it stops. Ea sh proccs
on, a it approaches, is head d by the
A ebka iozywatka, it inviter in -chief of
On arY.
riving the g ests do n t iminedli
ly ilescend fro their sl dges, but
ait, ;amidst the cracking of hips, the
j nglin of the sledge bells, ant the noise
ct clemor of hundreds of spectators
I1; theme in the street, the host and
It
tess, who, on he ignal, de
-
d to the gate of and to re-
l. teem. The fl + g consists
ma y cereinoiu d saluta-
one p rforined in ich is not
and mai of i
. r act r
b ok�en until the pa 1 entered the u e, as well as foreign, all.
c its-� and togethez . The uests are served up in tin dishes, and plates, land
t t and, flanked with flasks without number of
' h d �i h h
0 i
a
a
a
ring .the
the courts
st gree
s, bows a
Renee, w
ties have
en introduced. o the h use,
t vingprayed befo e the int es of the the various home -ma a liquors which are
s.'tints, ! exchange gi eetings `th their so much in favor with
n{pighb rs and oth-rs who" ah e present, soon as the guests enter
d, after other: polite eerem nies have to partake of the good
en gene through, he new soniers are for them: The host pre
rsuayied to take se ts. containing apple, raspberry, currant, or
The ! yoting lath thus br light -'to- some other liquor on w�ooden salver to
Cher, though they may neve each of the guests, men 't onmg them by
ash a er before, a name and requesting them to drink ; ,arid
ate a id address ea whe , to prove their refitted manners,
pedri�Etz enka" (dee they eke a very long. resistance, hel im-
r the aster and plere them at least to !,taste ,the be'ver
and al the domes The -mistress of he house in! the
4. trasryja cliewnsc -'" (fair
) hile stands beh'nd her "better
They s tend the first ' accompanying ea h of his wards
g roes or the morro g a deep courtesy to: the guest.! If
tter aim at berg admired ; for
I
t
which ages have consecrated. A
beaver cap, .a pelisse of sable or fox
a richly embroidered kaftan buttons
the front with silver buttons, and a g
of rich Persian silk, or � f a red kin
Woolen ' stuff called kiunmatsch, is
uniform of. every wealthy male
The married. women weaif the kokosc
a kind of head-dress
silk] embroidered with
made of sc
colored si
arge
kin,
up
die
of
the
est.
nik,
Het
s or
pearls end trimmed ' ith lace, rom
which is suspended .a wlxite fatu or port
veil. Their dress, call�d s ,raphan re-
sembles " in shape s clergyman's gown,,
and is made of rich gold or - silver bro-
c<•ade, bitttoned up the front with a s gle
row of buttons ; the sleeves, whit are
very long and wide, arelof -white muslin,
and a stiff , muslin ruff encircles the
throat. A woolen cloak trimmed. with
sables, richly,embroidered mittens -' and
delicate slippers with high heels, com-
plete the costume. Their trinkets con-
sist of gold chains, necklaces and brace-
lets of pearls and precious stones, : and
earrings of the same. !These last-men-
tionecl objects form the most important
items in the dower of the rich maidens,
and the gT eater , their antiquity the
oftener they have descended from mother
to daughter in the same family -the
higher tl.ey are valued. The " fair
maidens ' wear the seraphaii and` the �-
ruff like the married. Women, but the
rich tresses of their own hair, wound
round with a rose-colored ribbon, con-
stitute the only head-dress allowed. ,to
them.
The quantity and variety of refresh-
ments provided on these occasions is al-
most incredible. Befo
the guests a large table
middle of the room an
profusion of delicacies
e the arrival of
is placed in the
covered with a
if home .rcrowth
the Russians. As
they are pressed
things prepared
ents a silver cup
a<
1?
have seen
ohne inti -
the name
) ; while
the house
are called age.
maidens): mea
planning half,',
siting and with'
es which the 1
form one courtesy and elegance: Of manner, he re -
e people. fuses; to accept the proffered draught
st arrives from the hand of her Husband, blit ':: en -
room in treat the lady to hand t,to him ; then,
Upon the taki g the cup, he expr sses a :thousand
llovvs" re- good wishes for every ; member of the
the rule famil , and slowly quaffs the beverage,
ed so long after which he' is entitled to imprint a
kiss on the forehead lof the hostess.
or vil- When this ceremony is through, the
the egos- gues. are requested to partake of some-
eceiv-e in- thin more substantial, "r something for
he precedethe ooth," and the hoirpitality ;:lof the.
ouses, on enter: ainers is evinced 1:
bustle and plain s that their guests
the dawn : ly h nor- their cheer.
draught mar ed women no wine
ting of a fered but they are -sure to find their
rid spices; kind. hostess prepared to regale them.
',priv ely in a - side roam with strdng
'meas - or cherry -brandy. The- " fair
maid ns are not allowel to partake' of
the r freshments- prepare I. for the other
the busy gees s, but each of them :s provided with
he " fair a packet of .cakes, fruits Ind sweetmeats,
ich she applies according to her, de -
The poor " elected " alone are ;en -
excluded from- participationinthe
ngthat is coin ol. around the
are expected. to be (iipitiischtsch
either eaters nor
o sed that the pleasir
resence of the " fai
once be
‘h other b
playfello
'stress of
its they
i"
evening
w, and in
abound! in Russia, and -which
o the favorite past es of t
hen the hour for going to r
t ey are: conducted o a larg
which_feather beds . re sprea
flc)or, aid in _these " he playf
p se during thenigh , it bean
t at they are not to . e separa
the festival lasts.
Next{morning the whole to
lage is early in rnov ent, anc
sips are,abroad to , ve and
forinatien as to the e -encs of
i g eviening. In th festive
tl e othclr hand, then : is much
t c'il. The nurse rise witl
of day th prepare th mornin
fc�€r the 4` fair maids " consi
mixture# of wine, bee , hooey_
whilst the rest of the domestics apply so
freely tc} the new wi ie, which, on these
asronjs is dealt out to them_ n a liberal
quite unequal to
us tasks
them.
undistu
ch. At
'1
11
y repeated .cdm-
io not sufficient -
To the young
or liquor is of-
ner,l that they ar
*form", the riuiuerc
housewife entrusts tc
n aiden" alone rest
the bell 'tolls for Chiu
the mistress of the h use, whi
venture;to awaken t em earli
hrself n the threshold of
d cries out :� " olloa ! �h
aiden4 it is time to rise. Y
a up along ago: hey has
ben the dust out f their c
ldokedl about thein in two ma
8
t
bed until
his signal
must not
r, presents
heir door, they
olloa ! fair 1. e.,
ur elected supp
e already the
oats have null
kets, have
ald thr,ee swine, .hare chase about in of th
ie steppes, and have ever3 where en- inter
q ired far their elect d. Tap, now ! and come
new saes what have een yo r dreams, to. pr
ur sleep . the 1
stions are
entior, for
ns" during
siderecl of
in every
abuschka,
Iled in by
rpretation
to wi
sire.
tirel
feast
abd whe appeared to you in y
The e nswers to hese qu
tend; to with pro ound at
e dreams of the " it maid.
e Christmas festiv I are co
ave import, and ar repeater
use 4 the village, red the
interpreter of clre 131S, is ca
e hosess to give a clear int
that ; which has
ung *dies' minds
st is tow served, a
attempt to amuse ey games
t th f se generally lana is
me is lrawing nea when th
e to ippear, and t
-n made for them
✓ of ;indifference.
our tliie doors are
umerclas procession
al persons are pies
y the ost and hos'
.ns th •y have selec ed for th
e the eader of then • gables.
At nightfall of th second c
f the i' vited guests begin to.
ost tales up his st, red in tl
o receive them, the hostess a
ic n the door -step, an the ma
hexa in . the hall. r man
d'salrtations the gists ar
eated in the great -coin, no
•ithoi.
u much atten ion bein;
to the place assi_ red to e
hom the host and hostess
honoring are plac • cl at the
oom. i RicR old. ba helors ar
. eated on the right .and ne
s of th-
e be an
he comp
ected tl
he ev ning, and is ed. with
any to the seat of honor.
iarri A women ar placed
4and o , serve a rigid silence.
staid eir deportment the m
idmir • d; and mother and. mo .her -in-law,
liusband and brother, glory n the pro-
lyl f their cont uct. The suzennyja,
t
tk
o.
a
y
f,
a
-b
a
a
e
c
assed t rough the
uring sle p. Break -
ter whi there is
•nd sports,
for the
"elected"
hich has
e not mat
appointed
en, and a
id the sev-
:e choice
s of cour
At the
hrown 0
enters,. a
anted to he maidens
ess as tl e come -Am-
in, and to
ay the rest
rrive. The
e gateway
aits them
dens meet
greetings
at length
, however,
✓ bestowed
eh. Those
re desirous
top of the
generally
t to them
secondary
fat, fair, -
uy, she -is
e queen of
much -cere-
The young
ii the left
The more
ire they are
th
hem t e eider la
import ee: If the
and r sy lady in
petty sure to be s
�e o
pn the contrary, are grouped in the cor-
jeers cif the rooms and are engaged in
Merry! converse, which, how vers is car -
'ea
eel din in an undertone, as a boisterous
irth would be a breach of cl coram, and.
ontr,try to the respect due t their elder
ersohs present. The latt r, on their
art, fare bound. not to interf re with the
brusements of the younger ones, or to
interrupt their conversations.
All the guests at the Chris vias festival
are dressed in their holiday clothes, but
the Caprices of fashion are, be nished. from
their garments as much a- from their
socill pleasures. The c e sty Ines of the
olcl- ashionedl Russians is n t more div
ting iishecl for its richn ss than for its
I anti uity.. In . the pros inc al districts
the 'on dresses as his fa he and as his
fat er's father did befor9 hi n, and even
fere le tast• lid vanity - ref ture not to
in oduce innovation in the costume
every other feelin
inkers, ae. it is
e they enjoy. in
maidens will
en the refreshments are partaken
guests beginto give signs of their
tion to take leave,and "it again be -
the duty of thehost sired hostess
ss them to -stay. he eloquence of
tter proving vain, ass and Mor-
ris -dances are called in to aid. These
mass, which are of th most" primitive
desc`'ption and generall represent ears
and oats, blind beggars leadclownsper-
form natural dances a d recite f tiles
andairy tales, in whic they "cle erly
.intro luted all kinds ofstriking an' ap-
posit proverbs, and pla it allusio s to
thefaults and foibles • f : many o the
gues s, and more partichlary to the anx-
iety of the mothers to.see their d� ugh-
ters suited with a desirable " elec d."
No ore is allowed to tae amiss, wl at . is
said on these occasions provided their
naives are not mentions , but_shouls the
maskers in. any way ove step their rivi=
lege, they are iminedi el3 turned out.
The' host is bound to off r them the same
refreslnt as other gu4sts ; if they re-
fuseto partake of any, t
to be persons of rank,
parting, conducted to th
mark of consideration:
. 3111-Q-Vd
aiu ,ro u�,xso
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n
ti
D
HAR
TRu KS, .
BAGS,
T
7.
SS! RARNESS!
WHIPS,
COMBS,
COLLARS,
VALISES,
LASHES,
BRUSHES, &C
A BELFRY &. MAY'S,
Our H. NESS we can recommend to any one, z s we use only first-class Leather and make
none but first-rate Harness. We warrant our Collars not to gall a Horse, and guarantee thein to
give ontiu satisfaction;
Shop 1Opposite .Mansion Rouse, -Seaforth.
EAFORTF:
BELFRY & MAY.
RDn FSR SEWINU SIA CFIIN N:
is a sirdno,
ey are supposed
and are, on de-
gate with many
Those maskers
who may have only tasted a few clrops of
any beverage are seized by the servants
on their returning, and swung backwards
and ; forwards for about half .a dozen
times.
SEAFORTH PLA ING MILL'
SASH, DOOR AND B IND FACTORY
THE subscriber begs leave ti
customers for the liberal 1?
him since commencing busin
trust that he may be favorer!
of the same.
Parties intending to build v
him call, as he will' continu
large stock of all kinds of
DRY PINE L
thank his numerous
atronage extended to
fess in Seaforth, and
with a continuance
on1d dowellto give
to keep" on hand a
7MBFtR, =
SA,SIKE , ' ..
DOORS, BLINDS, - k[OULDINGS, . Sigh
Cut{te
SHINGLES, GATH, ETC. of the I Hp feels confident of giving satisfaction to those
who ay favour him with th it patronage, as none
•but Prat-classworknien are o�uiplo}•ed.
Vt`Particnlar attention paid to Custom Planing.
20. (JOHN H. BROADFOOT.
The Be
Cl
t and Cheapest iia
:pest, because the?
A1D
'ON°.
I f
the Market: The
are. the Best!
EASY RTJNNING MACHINE,
WELL ADAPTED FOR
FAMILY SEWING,
' - AND
Light 1Manufacturing Work.
At the Fairs held throughout the Dominion, this Machine was pelt
to some very severe tests by the
BEST JUDCES[ THE . COUNTRY COULD PRODUCE,
AND BY THEM AWARDED j "
13 Prizes in 18`71, a lei 26 Prizes ip 1872.
Its limp city of conatruotion, strength and durability recommend it.to all gasses. It has a complete
set of attachments, and does all kinds ef'work.
NBTRUCTIONS IN ALL THIS LTTLCHMENTS GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE,
Ga dner ,Swing! Machine . Company, Hamilton, Ont.
PETER caRASSIE, SEAFORTH,
286
HAsIon hand u full - stock pf those
leilit Sewing liechinos,
4!
HE.. FLO
Over 0 of which have bee
of ur, n within the past th
Al o, on hand a full assort
firstre . ss machined :
N w York Singer, Montre
Waist.r, and Lockman of
Gnelp • and Venus of Perth,
Ain' • ber of second -ben
Loc n, Wanzer, Raymon
for Hal cheap or to rent. ,'
Se • ' g Machines of all
shotes notice.
NSE"
Agent for 'the County of Huron..
CODERICH FOUNDRY.
The Goderich Foundry St Manufacturing Co
Bog to inform the public that they are prepared to contract for
STEA: ENGINES AND BOILERS , FLOUR, GRIST, AND SAW MILLS
SAWING MACHINES, &e.
On ha d—IRON AND WOODEN PLOWS, with steel boards;
GANG PLOWS, CULTIVATORS, STRAW -CUTTERS, &c.
SUG • R AND 'POTASH KETTLES, GRATE -BARS,
WAGGON BOXES, &o
COOK ING, PARLOR AND BO'Y STOVES, of various kinds. - —
Can defy the
USICAL INS
Bot Price and Quality, h
Th nufacturers of Iust
have a reputation that dai
He 11 for no second-class
Tie Methusek and Stci
Mason & Hamlin, and - last;
eons.
Spec al inducements oh
to lat f January.
PUBLIC Is-OTICE.
•
J. R. WIT4LIAMS
S AFORTH PUMP FACTORY,
TN returning thanks to hip patrons for past fax-
-1- o s, would state that lie is now mald.ug exten-
sive preparations for the earning year, and will he
pre need. to furnish
1'u nps, Cisterns; ChCese Factory Tanks,
and wolf+ supplies generally.
His pumps are aleesay so well and favorably
kno vu that eny praise of them is unnecessary.
1 notes and accounts now due must be settled
at ore. A number of overdue notes and accounts
will be placed in Court for collection if not imme-
diately paid.
312-13
rld on
RiiiAvrTSI .
CR ot be surpaslied.
me ta hich he Adis"
ova.Y Pi nog, Prints,
SALT PANS MADE TO 'GIRDER.
IRO AND BRASS CASTINGS, AND BLACKSMITH WORK,
OILERS A,ND SALT PANS REPAIRED ON SHORT NOTICE.
TW.611 Y , TO THIRTY -HORSE PO Well} TUBULAR BOIL-ERB generally en hand for sale.
All orders addressed to the Company or Seerctary will receive prompt attention.
A. HODGE, Secretary and Treasurer. HO.RTON, President.
R. RUNCIMAN, General .Manager.
s Straw Critters,
d CLOTH ISS WEI
MISS BO
(From Miss Yellin
D,,ESS AND OA
'Two doors South of' the
1
mAeN STREET,
Oil $EAFORTH.
LAND
TTLE MIXER
Comreercial Hotel,
SEAilORTH. 313
HE CANADA
SEW NG MACHINE COMP Y
Estill) shod for the purpose of mannfactuieng
a Sevin. Machine whiCh should excel all others
in any rn rket, and thus take a lead for Canada in
an inn o -tent branch of business throughout the
world. heir most eangute expectations heye
been r a zed, and their attests appreciated by an
unparall led demand for their now celebrated
" Web t ir" from everywhere they have yet been
introd c d, and although it has taxed their man-
ufacto to its utmost limits, th.ey have made and
sold e =whines in a leer' time, from the
start, n any other manufactory in the world.
mono o
vy has been the coesequenes from our
art
neighborsoyho had hope o hold the
y of this particular branch of businese,
g that they now can do will proyent
the " Webster " , from gaining that reputation
whieh s merits entitle it to hold, and those
meritS ill be preserved. intact by employing only
the mos skilled mechanics, and the best material
that moley will furnish. They have had best lit -
tie spar time to attend and exhibit at fairs, but
oils, an tweuty-threp First Prizes in Ontario
fell to t eir lot during. the past two 1 -1 -1011th% an
have no doubt that, had they exhibited at' every
Fair in he Dominion, 'where a jnst discrimination
of the erits, and beeefits to the publie to be
gained as the object in view, that every prize of
honor ould have bien theirs. It has teen the
object f this Company to give money's worth,
and, w st challenging' eompetitibn, either for
Fine or Heavy Work, er work of any kind whatever
done o a Sewing Machine, the price charged for
the " 1 ebster " is the saint ag that asked for many
inferim second-class machines, ehibit the complete
set of attachments sUpplied are of the very lastest
design , nd best workmanship, and for varied and
ctboieom:tp,11e e work, with simplicity and ease of opera -
Webs er " for Great Britain and Ireland, Belginra,
the W st Indies, and South Amenita, as wely as
eveie. art of our own Dominion, is unprecede4ted.
It ay therefore, easily lie imagined, that 50 pow-
erfal val would not be allowed to pass unchal-
len.-ed by the Araexicap xnanufacturer, and every
me ns has been adopted to prevent the "Webster
fro b ing introduced into the United States
NEW HARNESS SHOP
BRUSSELS.
?I3E Subscribers wish to state that they have
opened out a first -elms
HARNESS SHOP, IN BRUSSELS,
'Where they will keep on hand a choice 'selection
of everything in their line, such as
Harness, Saddles, Whips, Trunks, Valises,
Brushes, Currycombs, Cards,
Bells, B1 nkets,
And everything that is usually found in a first-
. class Harness Shop. -
STOVES & TINWARE
Of all kinds, and in endless variety at
MRS. WHITNEY'S
Carmiehael's Block, Main street, Seaforth.
COAL OIL,
LIGHT & HEAVY HARNESE
Of every description made in the latest style, and
of the very best material, at prices that defy com-
petition.
Good Workmanship Guaeanteed.
Dare good and cheap, wholesale and retail at Mile
r beyond in value those sold With any of the
efican machines. The demand for the
Si
CUSTOM WORK
GOnftbed.kinds pr mptly attended. to and neatly exe-
9
NEW
RIST MILL.
Of every description made to order, and warranted
not to hurt.
A call is respeetfully solicited before purchasing
elsewhere. .
Repafiring Promptly Attended to.
Turnberry Street, Brussels, Out.
ININCAN 4% DAVIDSON'
J. JOHNSON & BROTHER,
their liberal patronosee in the the Saw Mill
wish to announce that thet have recently complet-
ed a new
FLOURING & GRIST MILL,
On the same pr tinises as their saw mill, on th.e
Par line Staule3, one mile south of Varna.
The Mill is fit ed up in the best style, and can
turn out as goo Flonr u can be mannfactured
any place. It i also furnished with a stone fpr
Which eau be one at tiny time.
Agent for the Comity of Huron. 11 18
We are prepa ed to do hoth Griating end Chop-
ping at any ti e, and those -who favor us with
their patronag may rely upon having, their w`ark
done promptly d
Flour exchanged for wheat on usual terms.
3" JOHNS -ON & BROTHER.
306-13
TO THE PAjBLIO AT LARGE.
Harness, Saddle and Collar
MALY-ST, SEAPORT!".
co
0
CC
SIGN OF Tele. SCOTCH COLLAR.
A. choice assortment of light and heavy Harness,
Whips, Bells, Horse CIothiug, &c., kept constantly
on bancL Repairing promptly attended to, and'
charges moderete. Remember the place eigia ofi
the Scotch Collar. w. H. OLiVEE.
SPECIAL NOTICE..
CLINTON WOOLEN MILLS.
, Subscriber begs to announce that his Fac-
tory id now in full operation, and. would call
attention to the superior stock of Cloths that he
has on hand, which he is offering at prices thet
will eouvinee all of the benefit uf a local fo.ctory,
feeling am:Aired that all will realize the saving over
imeortatiore as a, proof, see the follovring prices :
Union Tweeds, 65c to 70e.
Fulled Cloth, 75e to 90c.
Flannels, 55c to 70e.
Union Flannels, 50c to 70e.
Also, Grey, Red, and White Stocking Y111-11%.
My customers through the county, who were
formerly a plied by iny peddler, will be waited
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upon in a f w days by my son, whowill -either tales
orders, or upply them at once with the artiele
Special ates when Purchased by the
Cloth Fulling and Custom Carding attended to.
AN EARLY CALL IS SOLICITED.
THOS. R. FOSTER.
REMOVAL. •
THE SEAFORTH SHAVING AND HAIR
DRESSING SALOON
TTAS been removed to new premises, adjoining
John Logan's old stand, and opposite W. Rob-
ertson & Co.'s Hardware Store. The proprietor
begs to state that be has fitted up his new shdp
with every eonvenienee, and iadetermined to make .
it a,efirst-class establishment. He has also on
hand a nice stock of
CIIIGNONS AND BRAIDS
Of the late t styles: He is also prepared to -take in
LADIES HAIR COMBINGS,
And have them straightened and worked int0
Braids, Belts, Switches, Curls, &e,
Charges reasonable.
Gents' Wigs furiaished on the shOrtest notice
at less than city Rrices.
A call is respectfully solicited.
307-52 WILLIAM NEWMAN.
ACRICULT
AKE AS
HEAD OF
RAL MUTUAL, ASSUR-
rfAPITAL, •( st january,.1878,1 $230,631 94, with
\-1 over 36,00 Policies in force. Premiumg re-
ceived in 1872, '87,000—an increase of over $9,000
On the large b miness of 1871. This old reliable
Cernpanye-the guccessful pioneer of cheap farm
insurance in C nada—issuing now monthly nearly
as many Policees as the -whole yearly issue of a
majority of ot el- Companies in the Bann line of
business in tht country, distiibuting their risks in
such a manner, that under no apparent possible
calamity or cdritineency, a heavy drain could be
made on their :Blank has decided to afford pro-
tection to the owners and ocenpiers of Isolated
Dwellings in C ties, TOWIn; and Villages, at rates
that will defy any respectable or responsible office
Le cut under.
'Intending inkourers will note : That this is the
only Fire Mut: al that has deposited with the Ile-
ceiver-General and been licenced to do businees
throughout the Dominion of Canada. That the
assets and pro ite of this Company accumulate at
the xuembers' eretlit, affording a sure fluid for the
protection of membera, and keeping down the cost
of insurance, instead. of (as with stock companies)
being distributed amongst shareholders. That it
insures nothing more hazardous than 'tibiae&
Dwellings, Farm Property, CheeseFectories, Coun-
try Churches and School Houses, hes no branch
for the insurance of more dangerous property, and.
pays all damage by lightning, including live stock
in enclosed fields of farm} That, having, besides
a large Premium Note capital, caela always on
hand, it is enabled toyay all honest darns with-
out any tumecessary &
lay. That in the past eleven
years this °nice has distributed over "half a 111f1 -
lion of money" in satisfaction. of losses tO its
members.
Your support of this Company is solicited on its
own -merits. It is elaimed for this office that it
has done more to provide cheep insurance than all
the other Companies combined. It is a notorious
fact that the eompeting Companies have for years
been copying our plans end adopting ourrates as a
neceesery conditiort of their existence.
Give the ` Old Fartn Favorite ' the
Preference, .
Application by mail promptly attended to.
CHAS. T. DOYLE, Agent,
808-tf Boa 39, ClintOtt.
SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT
OF LONDON, ONT.
Head Office, Itichmond-strecteoppesite City Hail, 1
London Ont.
Established in 1872, for 'the purpose of advanc-
ing money, on Perm and Town Preperty at a very
low. rate of interest, and on the most favorable
terms of repayment.
Loans for long or short periods repayable hy in-
stallmenta to suit borrowers. Parties purchasing
Pants, building Dwellings or Stores, will find the
terms of this Soeiety preferable to any other mode,
for inatance, $76 90 paid at the end of each half
year, will pay back both principle and interest
upon a loan of $1,000 in 10 years. If paid yearly,
Money can be obtained at any time, and with
little or no delay beyond the time necessarily oc-
cupied in the investigation of title end prepara-
tion of the mortgage.
For further particulars as to terms, &c., apply
by letter to
Secretary and Treasurer, London, Ont.
Or to ALONZO STRONG, Esq., Valustor Bea
forth. * 280-62
DAVIS' BATY-WAY HOUSE.
Seaforth Northere Gravel Road.
rpHIS House affords good secoinmodetion for
-1- the traveling pnblic, being situated half -way
between Seaforth and Brussels. and having good
yard, shede, stabling, and. everythingneeessary for
a first-elass country tavern. Cigars and Liqnsors
of the choicest brands: Hostler always on hand.
Give him a eall. C. DAVIS,
307-12 Proprietor}
FALL MILLINERY.
A/T118. GRAY wishee to inform her custeraere
-1-LL and the general public, that She bas receiv-
ed h.er
FALL STOCK Of MILLINERY,
Whech is very eomplete in the most fashionable '
and handsome styles.
DRESSMAKI NG
Promptly atterlding to, and executed in a manner
which will eecure the approval of =deniers.
opposite CORBEY'S store, Main -street, Sea.
forth. 804