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THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1879.
A WET DAY AND ITS RE-
SULT.
It was a hopelessly wet day, and a
party of young people staying at a large
place in the country, looked uumistak-
ably boxed as they stooti about in the
hall after luneheon.
Frank Egerton, the eldest sen of the
house, turned from a window iu dis-
gust,
"There's not the faintest chance of
its clearing, so we may as well give xp
shoetihg this afternoon. What can we
do ?" he asked, in an exaggerated tone
of despair. "Miss Brook, what must
you think of our climate ?"
"Can't WO rise superior to weather,
and strike out a new idea!" interrupted
Miss Egerton.
" Iha,ve liought of something for to-
night," he answered. "There's a dance
at the Dunstone Asylum. An invita-
tion came for us some days ago." Va-
rious exclamations of horror broke -from
the young ladies as he continued:
can dance with each other if we don't
like the inmates. You will come ?" he
added, in a lower tone, turning ta;Miss
Brook.
She hesitated.
"1 don't know. I never did such a
thing before."
1' You will probably dance with much
saner people than you have done else-
where, and I believe they have a ca.pital
floor."
“It seems so sad," she said. "Does
any one go ?"
a Old Mr. Hunter, our nearest neigh-
bor, always makes a point of goiug on
principle, and takes any oue who will
go. I have not heard of him lately,and
I do not know if lie has people staying
with him ; but we are a large party
ourselves."
You will think- me a coward; but is
it safe ?" and,Violet Brook raised. be-
witching eyes appealingly.
Of couree ; or how could you think
I should suggest it? I have never been
at their pastes myself; but they have
lots of them, as they say they do the
patients so much good, and have never
had an accident. The place naturally
is full of doctors and keepers."
- "And must -we danco. with the pa-
tients?"
Not unless you like; but I believe
numbers of them seem quite sane, and
that you would never find out the dif-
ference. The only one I know is a, poor
fellow who was at Eton with me, who
fancies he is the 'Simperer of China,and
has the wildest ideas on the subject—
quite incorrect for the character; but if
he is humored, he is managed with per -
fed ease."
"What is his real name, if it is not
wrong to ask !"
"Stapylton. I know nothing of his
family, or how he went off his head.
In fact I haye not seen him for years;
but the doctor told me about him, flud-
ing I used to know him, and of this
new faney of his."
Mrs. Egerton crossing the hall at this
moment was eagerly seized upon by
her son, and rather reluctantly con-
• sented to the plan. "18 it really safe?"
Violet Brook whispered to her.
"Quite. Our doctor has often beg-
ged me to go; he says these parties do
so ranch good; but Frank never express-
ed any wish to go before," she ,answer-
ed, with not unusual maternal blind-
ness, ill rather a puzzled voice. "It we
do go," she added, turning t� the rest of
the party, " I clo hope you will. all be-
have well."
11 Why-, mother," exclaimed Frank,
•“ you talk as if were children going to
our first Christmas -tree. Even if we
wished to do wrong, I think we should
all be too much afraid."
" Yes, indeed," she answered. I
hope you will all, especially you, young
ladies, humor them. You don't know
what might happeu if you were to ex-
cite or annoy them in the slightest de-
gree."
4 Every one promised to be careful,
and a few hours later found them enter-
ing the ball -room at the Dunstolle
Asylum,
" Violet felt horribly frightened at
Bast, but a valse with Frank Egerton
restored her courage, and she -looked
round her with interest.
“ Do you see that poor man," Frank
asked her, in a low voice, "just coming
towards ns with the doctor? I suppose
they could not get him to come sooner;
but how terribly sad he looks! What
cruelty to bring him !"
He was a tall striking -looking man,
and Violet continued to watch him,
when Frank left her to dance with some
one else. While the doctor moved on
he remained standing, half concealed, by
a curtain, watching the dancers with a
• look of agony.
He seemed so miserably out of place,
Violet felt full of pity, and wondered if
she dare speak to him. He caught her
eye and. smiled, such a sad, pitiful
smile, that all her fear vauished.
"You are alone ?" she said.
"Yes," he ausevered ; adding sudden-
ly, "My poor child, do you wish me to
dance with you?"
" Nothing was further from Violet's
thoughts; but she was afraid of annoy -
log him.
As_yon wish," she said ; " but tell
me fix -4 -who you are," hoping from
his answer to find some guide For her
future couduet.
my uamo is Stapylton," ho answer-
ed."
"The Emperor of China!" she ex-
claimed involuntarily, and then feared
•what might happeu ; but he only said,
" Ana I? Just as you please. Will
you sit down here till the next square
begins? I never valse."
"That is something to be thankful
for," thought Violet, as she obediently
took the offered chair.
Mr. Hunt r had returned home with
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some friend • the day before, and at
breakfast an'uounced his intention of
going, as usual, to the dance at the Dun..
stoneAsylune
He was surprised when one of his
guests started at the name and eagerly
asked if it was near.
"Ten mules; but why do you want to
know, Stapylton. ?"
" tell you afterwards," was the
answer ; and as soon as they were alone,
he told him a younger brother of Ins
had had Sunstroke in India, which, in
addition to other troubles, had com-
pletely driven him out of his mind, anl
that he was now in the asylum at Dun -
atone. •
" I never stayed here before, you
know, and had not taken in you were in
the same part of the world. I wonder
if 1 dere go and see him ?"
"To -night?"
" Yes. I need not see him unless the.
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doctor approves; ,but I could not stay
here knowing you were there."
"Go this afternoon, my- horses want
some work."
" Thanks ; but I may as well go with
you, it is a long jourgey. I can see the
doctor at any rate; and I shall be glad
to do so, for I missedmy letters abroad
and have not heard Of me 'poor brother
for some time."
Major-Stapylton altered, the asy-
lum that evening with Mr. Hunter., but
waited alone till the -doctor should come
to him. At last he appeared, making a
thousand apologiesebut slightly annoy-
.
ed by a -visit on: business at such a
time. . .
• MajorStapyltoe apologised iu his turn
for his untimely visit.
"1 am afraid you have given yourself
needless trouble," the. (lector said; "1
have inquired, _and Mrr. Stapylton is
_Asleep. In his weak state he must not
..&3 disturbed- He is better, however,
and the new delusion I told you of in
my last letter has quite passed away. If
you will call again—"
"Yes, thanks. Don't let the detain
you." -
The del'etor turned fussily to the
door. •
"You see" should not be absent for
an instaaitto-night ; but pray do not
wait here. Corne with nee; you will
see nothing painful, and Mr. Hunter is
so kind, he always stays to the end."
A Strange fascination seemed to draw
the other froth the room, to see the
poor creatures with whom his brother
now passed his life, and he consented.
The doctor, recovering his temper,
talked on as they walked towards the
ball -room.
"Nothing painfal, I assure you; but
if any of them speak to you, be, sure to
,humor them."
As they entered the room, Major Sta-
pylton, rather horrified, shrank back
behind a curtaire evhile the doctor add-
ed, as Violet looked towards them, •
e Do you see that girl?
She is one of our worst cases."-
" In white ?" Major Stapyiton asked,
in doubt as to which was meant.
The doctor was suddenly called
away; and as Major Stapylton was still
looking at Violet, wondering if it was
she, her apparent forwardness in ad-
dressing an unknown stranger confirm-
ed the idea of her madness, while the
slightest doubt WTIS removed when she
spoke to him as the Emperor of China,
he never having heard of his brother's
imperial delusion.
- They sat together fo r some moments
in silence, til Violet, finding it uhbear-
able, and growing more and more nee-
vous, said,
"1 wish your majesty would gi-ve mo
some tett; though I suppose it is not so
good as what you have in. China !"
"1 don't know; but I see -some in
that room, if you will come with inc."
Violet rose, and was s-urprised,by the
perfectly self-possessed way in which he
gave her his arm, and broughther some
tea. Still his sad expression, and the •
pitying way he treated her, prevented
her from -guessing the truth.
"Shall we stay here ?" he asked.
cannot bear to see the dancing. I
afraid ',cannot dance with you." -
"1 *Quid . much ' ether stay here,"
Violet answered, feelinebgreatly relieved
but thinking to herself, "-Poor dear
man, how changeable you are! I wish
I cOuld do 3 ou any good." Trying to
suit her conversation to him, she con-
tinued, "Is it long since you were in
China ?"
"1 never was there in my life!" was
the startling answer, while Violet felt
frightened as he added confusedly," at
least, 1 mean—I don't know." And
thoughtin his turn, "Poor girl! I for-
got I was the Chinese Emperor. How'
on earth am I going to keep up the
character ?"
Violet hurriedly went on,
s' Of course. I understand. I .sup-
pose you knew Dr. Smith before, and
are paying him a visit ?"
Major Stapylton shuddered.
" What! She thinks I am a fellow.
patient, then! Hbwever, poor Charles
is, so she is not far iwrong. I wonder
she can talk sensibly."
And he hastily changed the conver-
sation liy asking if she had read one of
the books- of the day. Violet knew it
well, and to her surprise and delight
found her Emperor capable of a ration-
al conversatien. -She had seldom en-
joyed one so much. She was very
young, and had not yet got over her
shyness with strangers, but why need
she be shy with a • poor lunatic? So,
with the object of pleasinubhim, she
talked without hesitation of her favor-
ite pursuits and books, aud answered
personal questions without taking any
offence.
Major Stapylton, on his side, delight-
ed with the fresh young girl, touched by
her openness, and profoundly sorry for
her awful misfortune, tried from min-
gled kindness and curiosity to encour-
age her ahnost unconscious revelations
of cheracter.
"Have you been here leng ?" he at
last ventured. to ask.
"About an hour, I think," she ans-
wered, not Understanding.
"In the ball -room ; but' mean how
long have you been at Dunstone
" 0,`what shall I do! he thinks I am
mad, too !" she thought ; but her look
of 'terror warned Major Stapleton he
was on dargerous ground.
"1 bee your pardon," he said, "1 had.
no right to ask. Tell me more of your
. .
seenaed to enjoy talking to me, and I
thought it would be cruel to go away.
Do you know, he is your friend, the
Mn. Stapleton you Old me of, Emperor
of China."
"Is he! I asked one of the attend-
ants, and he told me he vote not there.
How stupid! - I should. like to have
spoken to him, poorsfellow. 'I did not
recognize him ; but I seelt i he same
'face, but older and altered. in b4ression.
He used to be very clever -and popular."
"He is delightful," Violet said. Then.,
ashamed of suet -strong praise, added,
" Of course I only say so because he
ie mad. Do you know, he thought I
was mad also
A sure sign he was," Frank mut-
tered to himself. "But how did you
really get on?"
" 0, beautifully. He was quite ra-
tional, and the pity he evidently felt for
me was most touching."
Full of admiration for his evident
charmed with his manner, and
pitying his. naisfortune, Violet for the
next twenty-four hours thought of lit.
tle but this fascinating madman.
Major Stapylton on his side was in
much the same state. He had vainly.
tried to point her out to Mr. Hunter,
and resolved to question Dr. Smith'next
day when he returned to see his brother.
Mr. Hunter told him he had accepted
an invitation from Mrs, Egerton to dine
with her and brie(' his friends; and Ma-
jdr Stapylton feltr'befed Icy the prospect
of going among complete strangers.
"Have they a large party ?" he asked;
for the sake of saying something.
"The house is quite full, I believe. I
knew you would not care to dance so
did not introduce you to anyone. Miss
Egerton is a very Mee girl, and she
said she had a very pretty friend with
her, a Miss_Brook ; but she could not
see ber when she spoke to me."
Major Stapylton felt perfectly indif-
ferent to Miss Brook and Miss Egerton,
aud weut up -stairs, only longing for the
time wheu he could return to Dun -
stone.
The morning came at last, and he
had a most satisfactory interview with
his brother; and Was afterwards assur-
ed by Dr. Smith that he felt certain of
his speedy and coMplete recovery.
Then Major Stapylton began rather
awkwardly his inquiries about the young
lady of the night before. "Otto of your
worst cases, you said." • -
"0,. yes," he answered. "So you
talked to her? She is very ill this
morning, mid I think cannot live very
long."
Major Stapylton felt it impossible to
make any request to see her, or even to
ask auy more questions about her, only.
venturing to say, " She seerned to be in
the most perfect health last night."
" Excitement does a great deal in
sense cases; but I feel sure -she will not
live through the winter."
Major Sta,pylton's preoccupation and
sadness on his return EMU attracted
Mr. Huuter's attention, and he express-
ed his fear his brother must be worse.
'eNo, no ; much better; sure to be
„ I all right soon, Smith said. The fact is, P
am Hunter, you naay think me an ass, but o
A NEV DEPARTURE
BV
MCINTYRE. & WILLIS
Dealers in and Manufacturers of
BOOTS AND SHOES
0,SLEAFORTH, ONT.
We would respectfully announce to
our customers and tho public generally
that we have concluded to DiscoN-
TINUE THE CREDIT BUSINESS. Our
reasons for this determination will be
foUnd fully set forth under the follow-
ing headiuge :
]3 A_ ID 33 13 T 8.
While doing a credit business it is
impossible to avoid , contracting bad
debts, for the reason that if credit is
given to one man his neighbor expects
it also, and if refused will be offended.
When the goods are required, the cus-
tomer may be eerfectly solvent, but
owing to unforSeen events, may be bauk-
rupt before the time for payment ar-
rives. Every business Man who does a
credit business loses, annually, large
sums in this way. These losses have to
be made up by good paying customers.
If these losses were not incurred the
goods could be sold at just so much less
profit, as the good would not be requir-
ed to pay for goods purchased by the bad
payers. We have determined to avoid
those bad debts in future, and give our
customers the benefit. Nearly every
business man who becomes insolvent,
his bad debts were at the bottom of
his misfortunes.
LONG WINDED PAYERS.
There is another class of customers
which attach to the credit system, and
which may be designated as "long
winded payers." These are perfectly
good for all they buy, but require from
one to three years' time. The only way
that such customers can be made to pay
promptly -is to 8110 them, and this is an
alternative which no_business man likes
to resort to. These long winded cus-
,tomers are numerous, and ai the trades-
man has to pay cash for his stock and
w ages, o11 account of them, lie must bor-
row money with which to meet his pay-
ments. For this money he must pay
heavy interest. This interest he adds
to his selling.price, and thus, again, the
rompt payer is taxed for the negligence
f his long winded neighbor. We intend
I can't get that girl out of my head I t
o avoid this injustice in 'our business
told. you c f last night. So young and h
intelligent', and I should have thought
so well; and I hear now she cannot live
through the wieter."
Mr. Hunter did not answer, as his e
opiniou of Major Stapleton was much e
what he had expected; and the latter, b
disgusted at his want of sympathy, g
sauntered about by himself for the rest
of the day, thinking of the unfortunate
unknown,andhating the prospect of
dining out.
Violet Brook dressed for dinner with re
very preoccupied thoughts, and the pro- ti
foundest indifference to Mr. Hunter and e
his friends. . Major Stapylton entered u
the drawing -room decidedly cross, and, ,
having been introduced to Mrs. Eger- °
ton, looked around the room, and h
instantly ceuglit sight of Violet. stand- as
ing at a little distance and looking at a
bun with intense surprise.
He sprang towards her and seized he
hand.
ereafter by requiring all to pay cash
oth the ready payer and the long wind
d customer will find the benefit of this
ystena, as they will both get their
oods cheaper.
ENEFITS OF THE CASH 'SYSTEM.
The tradesman who sells for cash and
urns over his money rapidly has always
ady money on handeand is in a posi-
on to take advantage of the best mark-
ts. Whereas, if his capital is locked
p in the pockets of his cuetemers, he is
reed to buy from those who will trust
im, and. at their prices. Cash pritch-
ers itt tho wholesale market can save
large percentage, and the competition
iu trade forces him to give, his custom-
er
if 1 " You here !" he exclainied '
Violet, terrified, gave a slight cry of
alarm ; and Frank Egerton moved to- vs
wards her. vi
"0, Mr. Egerton," she cried, "it iS a -g
your friend the Emperor 1"
e What is she doing here 2" asked Ma- wi
jor Stapylton, bewildered, and dropping is
her hand.
to
" Mr. Hunter," Frank called out, as ge
Violet clung to him for protection,
visit oItaly," And plunging into mu
tual Roman recollections, they were
again delighted witli the rational way
in which each conversed.
One of the gentlemen of the Egerton
party now came and asked Violet to
dance, explaininebthat he could not find
her before, and addiug in a low vothe,
"Will you come, or do you prefer
staying here?"
"1 would rather stay here, thanks;
but please ask Mrs. Egerton if she
minds."
" Certainly ; but I should think in
this case it was all right ;" and he went
off to report that Miss 13i ook was per-
fectly happy, talking to a very good-
looking lunatic.
Mrs. Egerton, not knowingwhat was
the usual etiquette at lunatic asylums,
left her undisturbed, and she and Ma-
jor Sta.pylton had another hour of de-
lightful talk; till Mr. Hunter came to
look for him, when Violet seized the op-
portunity to escape. Mrs. Egerton
leaving 80011 afterwards she saw her
new friend no more.
Frank secured a seat in the carriage
opposite to her, and began to reproach
her for the way in which she spent her
evening.
41 I am sorry if it was Wrong," she
answered simply; "but the poor 'man "
s the benefit of this saving.
There is another class Of customers
ho always infest the credit dealers,
ze The Lazy, Thriftless, and Extrav-
ant. These will purchase all you
11 sell them. Their intention to pay
perfectly good at the time, but owing
their unfortunate habits they never
t enough ahead to pay old scores.
rider the cash1system these would be
mpelled to pay as they go, or not "go'
all. By cuttings off this class also, a
ry great saving would,- be effected to
the cash buyer, and, in addition, the
community as a whole woullbe largely
nefitted.
"what is the meauieg of this? Why
have you brought this madman here ?" CO
"My friend Major Stapylteu ? What at
on earth do you mean, Frank ?"
ve
Major Stapylton eagerly addressed
Mr. Hunter: "She is the girl I told
you of; one of Dr. Smith's worst cases!
Why have they brought her here ?"
be
Miss Brook mad !" Frank exolaim-
ed indignantly. "My mother took her
to that dance last night."
"And I took Major Stapylton !" an-
swered Mr. Hunter, bursting into a roar
of laughter, as he perceived the double ,
mistake.
All, even the two victims, wore ob-
liged to join in the laughter, and amore
hilarious party had never before entered
Mrs. Egerton's dining room.
She, of course, assigned Major Sta-
pylton to Violet; and he thought her
more charming, if possible, than before,
as they offered mutual apologies, and
she explained how she had mistaken
him for his brother, and expressed her
- joy at the hope of his speedy recovery.
Their conversation was continued af-
ter dinner, till an impromptu dance
was started; and Major Stapylton was
left in no doubt as to his state of mind
when he saw Frank's empresse manner
to Violet. -
In a pause of the dancing he drew
her aside. "1 cannot help it, he said,
"even if you think me mad again.
Ours is no ordinary acquaintance; and
must tell you before I go how I love ;
you. I dare not hope you can care for '
I me; but may I come and see you in
I Lonclons"
I- In confused, but quite satisfactory,
words she confessed more than he ven-
tured to believe possible.
* .
The Emperor of China recovered in
tirue to be best man at ,their wedding;
and in their happy afte-life, Violet and
Major Stapylton often laughed over the
recollections of. their first meeting at
tbe Dunstone Lunatic Asylum.
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We have thus put forward a few of
t he many benefits which will accrue to
customers from the adoption of thecash
system. We will now state what we
intend doing ourselves:
FIRST—Ort and after the 22nd of
Septensber our books -will be closed,
and from and after that date no credit
will be given. No exceptions to this
rule.
SECOND.—We will mark our goods
at a figure so low that no dealer who
does not do a strictly cash business can
compete with us. Small profits and
quick returns will be our motto.
THIRD—We will keep, as formerly,
all grades of; work, including our own
manufacture. Our stock, for variety
and choice, ig unsurpassed in this sec-
tion of the country.
FOURTH —We are determined to
collect all outstanding debts forthwith,
and. all long-standing accounts will be
placed in Court without further notice.
FTFTH—In our new departure we
expect to be even more liberally sus-
tained than in the past. We call upon
all who pay their way, and who want to
get the best value for their money, to
aid us in doing away with the pernici-
ous credit system, by extending to us
their custom and paying their money.
We will make it well worth their while
to do so.
MCINTYRE & WILLIS,
Main Street, SEAFORTH.
DUNCAN & DUNCAN, SEAFORTH.
FALL IMPORTATIONS COMPLETE AND ATTRACTIVE.
SPECIAL LINES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.
DRESS GOODS—Five Hundred Pieces Fancy Dress Goods in Sateens,
Serges, Debeiges, Suitings, Tartan Plaids, Brocades, Persian Cords,
Colored Cashmeres, Black and Colored Lustres; Black Cashmeres, Par-
insattas, Merinoes and Cobourgs ; Four Hundred Pieces Plain Twill
and Fancy Winceys.
SILKS—Black and Colored Silk in all the best makes, at old prices.
ons Mantle Silk Velvet.
Ly -
STAPLE GOODS—Plain and Fancy Mourning Prints; All Wool, Union
and Cotton Shirting; Plain, Twill and Fancy Ducks; Tickings, Canton
Flannels and Brown Hollands ; Table Linens in Turkey Red, Bleached,
and Loom; Napkins, Towels, and Towelling; Blankets in Canadian
White and Grey, aad English.
0,
CANADIAN AND IMPORTED TWEEDS --We have
in Stock Three Hundred Pieces, enabracing all the Best Goods made in
now
this Country; Heavy All Wool Tweed for 50 cents. We have the best
assortment. of Scotch Tweeds ever shown here.
WOOLENS—Broadcloths. English and French Worsteds, Trowsering,
Fancy Ulstering, Naps, Beavers, Meltons and Diagonals.
SHAWLS AND MANTLES—Full range of Mantles in all the new-
est English and French Styles. Mantle Cloth in CanaePs Hair, Ulsters,
Waterproof and Twill: Shawls—Fancy Wool Wraps, Mack and Color-
ed, Wool Long hawls, Tartan and Small Shawls.
HOSIERY AND GLOVES --Men's Fide Scotch Wool and Canadian
Underolothing, Ladies' Fine Merino Vests, all styles and prices in
Ladies', Men's, and Misses' Hose. Gloves—Men's itt Cloth, Buck, Cape
Lined, Kid, and Fur Top, (with springs). • Ladies' Cloth, Lisle and. Kid
with one, two and four buttons. Corsets:in all the well-known makes of
English and Canadian, from 30 cents to $2.
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MILLINERY DEPARTMENT—We have bought and imported
. ,oinilelionfetrhy.e Largest Stocks of Millinery ever shown in this County, con-
sisting of all the Latest Novelties in French, English, and American
MILLINERY OPENING DAY—Our.Millinery Opening Day will
be SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, when we will Show a
Complete Assortment in every line. Special Value'in Silks and Velvets,
Has, Flowers and Feathers. Also a Magnificent Assortment of Trim -
ed Goods. An Experienced Milliner in charge.
A FULL STOCK—A Full Stock of all sorts of BOOTS and SHOES,
and Fresh GROCERIES.
1>TTI\TCA.1\T& TYLTIVC.A_IT'S
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH.
SMITH 8c WEST, SEAFORTH,
ARE RECEIVING
New Dress Goods, New ,Cassimeres, New Lustres, New
Debeiges, New Cords, New Melanges, and New Silks,
ALL THE NEW SHADES, AND AT THEIR UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES.
DRESS GOODS—The Large Quantity of Dress Goods which we turn over
weekly is to us satisfactory evidence that we show the Right Goods at the
Right Prices.
WINF PanEn eYl sS, ds c .
—We are showing Special Value in Plain and Fancy Winceys,
TWEEDS—Excellent Value in Tweeds. No charge, for cutting. A pair 9
All Wool Tweed Pants, cut, for $1 25.
BOOTS AND SHOES—We are receiving Large Consignments of Boots
and Shoes for the Pall Trade. Do not purchase your new pair of Shoes
until you.have examined our prices and styles.
SMITH & WEST, No. 3. Campbell's Block,
Main Street, SEAFORTH.
CENTRAL GROCERY, CARDNOS BLOCK.
LAIDLAW tfsc FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH.
THE PROPRIETOR3 OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT ARE SPAR-
ING NO PAIN'S TO MAKE IT
THE CENTRE- OF AT -TRACTION
To those who wish to purchase good reliable Goods either in
GROCERIES, CROCKERY, OR G-LASSWARE.
Notwithstanding the National Policy we are selling Teas cheaper than ever.
Although Crockery and Glassware have advanced. in the wholesale markets
fully 20 per cent., we are still selling at the old prices. Parties wishing to secure
Bargains in this line, either in China or 'White Granite Tea Sets, will require to
purchase early before the -present stock is all sold. out.
The Gem Fruit Jar, in quarts and half gallons, will be sold (per dozen) at less
than last year's prices. '
Flour, Oatmeal, Cornmeal, Granulated Wheat, Split Peas, and Pot and Pearl
Barley always kept in stock. Also a large stock of Clear Bacon and Sugar
Cue,de invite
H
navme.
intending purchasers to examine our stock and prices and convince
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themselves that the Central Grocery is the place to buy good goods, and conse-
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supervision of the firm. giyen to all orders, and goods warranted
machgoods.
Tenhtelypersonal eap
as represented or cash refunded. Free Delivery.
LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH.
........,
PLOWS. PLOWs
FOR THE MILLION.
I' you wani;p3cws that are ploWai and -Point*
- bug, go to T. Menis, Kipper], and getuae eg
thoee general purpo`ste or thistle cutters Snitras.
lectured by Munro Bros. of Sesfortb, v•hiesi ur
•GUYER'S CHILLED PLO*,
if
awnlitingtetYluerhCeflol're they are an
workmanship and price &lice all competitien.
I have on hand a stock of these plows, impeoilig .
gone, a s they are selling very fast.
with the hon beam, the best in tbe .truniet.
PLOWS REPAIRED. Wes
TIOtice.
Prancestown plows, the ..Vassy plows and Maine
Fslattrume
Plows pf a;1 kinds repaired on the shortast
he rt se li. if a yeoaut
i
A good stock of plow castirfga ler I the
plows always on hand.
HORSE -SHOEING
And Blacksmithing of all kinds done With neat.
DefiP and curability- Remember that T.. 'Mew
work is fast gaining a reputation from the-pahge
and in consequence is doing aa large and if:forint*.
ing business. Look out fur the sign, and re-
member the stand.
THOMAS MELLIS,
BUCCIES.. CARRIACES. WACCONs.
PARTIES wishing a firet-claes Buggy, ofteekte
or Wagon, go the Kippers Carriage
W orks. For the better accommodation of my
customers and the public in general, I havelarge.
ly increased rey Cerrifige NNorks, and I ani now
manufacturing Bnggies, Carriages and
which for comfort, durability and prite, defy
comers. Old Buggies aed Wagons re/rebated at
hard pan prices. Repairing of an kinds prompt.
ly attended to. Remember tire stand.
600
LOGAR, Kippe,•
ANOTHER GRAND
Cpportonity is afforded the Public eff proturing
Real, Life -Like Pictures, got up ha the utest
styles, of superior artistie excellence, together
with an easy, groceful poeltion. such as is turned
out astnx at the " People's Popular Gallery,'
Seaforth. To ell those who purpose goiug on s
CHEAP EXOUF?SION
To visit friends, CALDER would beg to sone*
a call, and can assure them of getting Pietures
taken wifich no one need be ashamed to present
to a Friend. CALDER is bound to lead tee east
of progress in Photography. So, bear in -mind,
when you want a goad photo, that there it as
necessityof going to Clinnon, Mitchell, or satin
TO TORONTO.
EGG EMPORIUM.
TTIE Subscriber hereby thanks his minima;
customers -(rnmehants and others) fortheir
liberal patronage dririna the past 7 years, and
hopes by Atria integrity and close attention to
bueiness to rnmit then c‘nfidence and ttade
in
the future. Having greed; enlarged his raw
ises during the winter, he is now prepared to:pay
THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE
For arty quantity of Good Fresh Eggs, delivered
at the Egg Emporium,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTZ
Wanted by the subscriber, 25 tons of good dry
C108.21 wheat straw.
D. WILSON,,
A LONG WANT SUPPLIED,
THE IMPROVED STAR WASHER.
itTR. THOMAS D. O'CONNOR, having per-
" ch esed the sole r ght for the sale ef Wets-
cellent Washer in the To nships of Tuckeramitit
rtud meRinop, is now prepared to fill sliorders
on the ehortest notice and most reasonable
terms. The 8tar Washer is one of the beet in
the market, and is pronounced by those who hare
used it to be tbe acme of perfectionoloing bet-
ter work i 2:1 less time than any other machine.
Those who may wish to give the Star Washero
thorough test before purchasing can have tas
opportunity of doing so.
THOS. D. O'CONNOR,
Seaforth, taria
N. B.—Two good smart. pushing men waited
to act aa Agents for the sale of this machine. 6911
SOMETHINC NEW IN SEAFORTH,
FLOUR AND FEED.
G. R, MONKMAN
TT AS OPENED a Fun Stock of Fionr and Feed
-L-1- of every description, in sTaRirs BLOCIia
adjoining Megarey's Bake.y.
Parties wanting FLOUR or MEAL of all
kinds, or GRAIN f ell kinds, can make money
by ,puichaeing flora me.
Cash paid for Potatoes, Apples, Bacon,Buttot.
Eggs, and all kinds of produce.
Goods Delivered in Town Free of Charge.
Remember the Place -- Starks Block, Maio
Street, Seaforth.
610
G. It. MONK.
TO MERCHANTS AND,DAIRYMEN.
S. TROTT, SEAFORTH,
ITA ranch pleasure in calling particular atten.
tion to his air tight
BUTTER FIRKIN.
This Perkin is warranted air tight, and will
Consequently keep the butter much purer and
sweeter than any other tub made on the old
principle, saving more than the price of the tab
in enhanced value of butter. Samples always on
hand.
Common Tubs on hand as usual. For par-
ticulars call at Factory or address
S. TROTT, &dont.
N. B.—Coopering and repairing as usual. -600
_
THE McKILLOP MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
VI R. W. j. SHANNON , Secretary and TAINS.
L. user of the anove Company, will attends*
the QUEEN'S HOTEL, SEAFORTH, Sato -
day of each week, froze 2 to 5 o'clock P. Me flo
the purpose of transacting the business a the
C ompany. Ail inter ested will please take intik*
an d govern themselves accordingly.
JAMES KERR, President.
W. j. SHANNON, Secretary. 586
BUGGIES AND WAGGONS.
THOSE sleighs are eold and we have now on
hand a good supply of beig,giesand Imams
which we flatter oui eelves are herd to beat tither
in stele, materiel, workmanship, finish or pries.
Call and see them and satisfy yourselves. Old
buggies taken in exthange, and secondhand only;
for sale. Ilorseshoeing and general jobbing at
tended to premptly,andsatisfection easraneeedsse
onwonpay ri e esan
w
demanded.eare
Cobmoue bound to
40
dget rinuatsinyesouri.
598 JOHN WILLIAMS, Milburn.
DRAYAGE.
THE undersigned having entered into coms*
nerehip, are prepared to meet the wants of
the Merchants of Seaforth and °there vim PAY
require their services as terriers to and from the
li ailyely freight sheds and elsePhere on most
re t:sonable terms. Orders may be left at Josepk
BrownelPs Grocery store, and willreceive prompt
and careful attention.
NORMAN BROWNELL
JOSEPH ABELL.
Seafarth, Aug. 80, 1878.
R. N. BRETT1
SEAFORTH,
Wholesale and Retail Dea.:er in LEATIMR sad
SHOE FINDINGS of Every Deseription.
None but the Very Best Stocsk kept. Tea.
moderate. A Trial Solicited. All order bY AMU
or otherwise promptly filled.
Setl B. N. BRETI
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