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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-10-07, Page 3•te' 2 THE HURON EXPOSLCOR. • LORIMER AND WIFE. A CONTINUED STOEY. i ClIAPITR. I. - "roil BATTSItt TOE E." – "Dear men l Mrs- Walker* I had ne idea. this would:be moll a very atylish affair." Mrs. Bronson glanced uneasily at her handsome walking suit. Mrs. Walker being in. full dress, with diamonds on her fair neck and arms, looked her sympathy and refleoted on her own su- perior judgment. "There is to be a reception, you iknow, at Mrs. Pennington's." "Yes, but judging from what I heard, I thought the wedding would be a very quiet one. I agree with my hatband; there is something painful in a fash- ionable wedding. Everything is so un- real. People cannot live for ever in white satin and orange flowers, with low music making harmonies in their ears." "But then all this show rnakea for the practical side of marriage, .w its discords," laughed Mrs. Walker. "How full the church is r I afraid I should have to sit in a side aisle. They are late, as usual. What a pretty name the Nide has—Claire Gascoigne. Who is she? Everybody - eapected Mr. Lorimer to make a grand match." I don't think Miss Gascoigne is any- body in particular. I never heard of her until the engagement was an nounced." "Indeed! His sister will hardly en- joy his marrying a poor girl." "I don't think his sister was at all anxious for him to marry. He has always been devoted to her. She will miss him in every way." "There is a handsome man just com- ing in." "Yes, that's Mr. Delapierre. He looks like the hero of a French novel. The' -expression of his face makes me shudder ;" and Mrs. Walker bent her pretty neck for a better view of the dangerous features. Their owner' came slowly up the aisle, his bright black eyes glancing from right to left as if in search of a particular face. Not seeing it, be took a seat in the front pew and continued his survey of the company. A rustling at the door and a low mur- mur denoted an important arrival. "Mrs. Bartlett is here," whispered Mrs. Walker, with emphasis. Mrs. Bartlett's charms and admirers were many. Nature had endowed her with rare beauty of face and form,and she was an ardent worshipper at the shrine of her own loveliness. To se- cure for it every aid that art or taste could suggest she had married an old man ofe, immense wealth, with whose love of luxury she was in, full sym- pathy. As she passed now, leaning on the usher's arm, men marvelled at her glorious form and coloring, and women" cast envious glances at the costly lace and strings of gleaming pearls she wore so carelessly. "Her husband is not with her," said Mrs. Bronson. "He has the gout," was the reply. "Poor man, how he must suffer! I should think such freqcient ttacks would. kill him." 'They are not dangerous, only very painful. Mr. Walker finds him as cross as a bear. A pleasant companion he naust be for a lovely woman of thirty." "I think he is slaty. - Well, she sold herself for his millions." "And she enjoys them." The elosing of the doors and the bus of expeotancy announced. the preseno of the bridal party. The organist pre pared to strike the first chord of th march from "LuCia." The sexton mad. his way up the aisle- and clisappeare in the vestry room. People rose an stretched their necks and forgot thei manners through a more than usua curiosity to see everything. • The clergymau now took his seat i the dim chancel, from which quie haven he looked out on the excite throng like a being from anothe sphere. The signal was given, the doors wer thrown back, and the bridal train wa visible in the deep vestibule. Bridesmaids and. groomsmen made the most of their little hour. Glances - passed thero rapidly and rested on the bridegroom, who walked slowly, with Mrs. Pennington on his arm. Tall and dignified, with head erect and eyes steady, Barry Lorimer looked equal to the occasion, and deferred to the wishes of his friends. Mrs. Bartlett left the church with Mr. Delapierre. "You will drive with me," she said, as her pretty , °ferriage drew op to the , curb: , Mr,„Delapiettre Was only ((tie IA pity. "I'm sure I don't know *e e aro going—somewhere 4 ood of St. John's Park. • PI a beli Penningtons are good people thavo hese met with reverses," explain re. Bartlett. "It is a ourious of Barry's, but he was always famous for rushing to extremes. A young man ought to consider his future. Barry should have married in his own circle; - a girl accustomed to society would know better,how to please him. I sup- pose he thinks he has found a pearl beyond price in this dingy part of the city." Airs. Bartlett's disappointment and mortification at her brother's choice of a wife were well understood by Mr. Delapierre. He shrugged his shoulders up and raised his eyebrows. "She is a ith good girl, proud and high tempered, but then, how beautiful I" was "So you are acquainted with her?" "Very slightly. I have not spoken to her for four years. I had business re- lations with her father,_ end often met her in her own house before his death. Since then we have been strangers." He said this as if something remained untold. Their eyes met for a moment, but tilr. Delavierre's features only ex- pressed the intensest admiration for her to which she was accustomed. He read her face like an open book, and began a mental revision of an old_ problem, one that had puzzled him for two years—how to win her? The now turned into a nar- row old street, awakened into new life by the advent of so many vehicles, and drew up before a plain brick house. Mrs. Bartlett inspected it, and the fresh carpet laid overtbe steps and sidewalk, while Mr. Delserre aided in the arrangement of het. train. He Opuld not mistake her pained expres- sion, and he felt her tremble as they en- tered the crowded padors and her quick glance took in the scene. o. Bot she assumed a sweet, well studied smile, and, bowing right and left, her graceful self once more, she reached the end of the room where her brother was standing with his bride. His face brightened. "Amanda 1 I am so glad! I was afraid you would not be able to come." He kissed her fondly, and watched her speaking to his wife, which she did most politely, lingering near the young girl and saying complimentary thins in the lowest yet clearest of voices. , Then Mr. Delapierre offered his hand aed his good wishes, and Mr. Loriiner would have introduced him to Mrs. Lorimer. To his surprise she •bowed distantly and said, blushing deeply': "I have met Mr. Delapierre." Mr. Delapierre smiled as if deligited at her quick recognition., and di1 not heed her ihoreasing coldness. 1I - "Yes, I shall never forget_ the !fleas - ant hours I passed in Mr. Gascoine's house." ' His subdued manner and a Linering regret in the tone of his voice implied more than he said. . Claire let her eyes fall under his earnest gaze. Barry was wondering why she should look so cenfused. Mr. Delapierre passed on, Joining group after group ; hut his restless eyes often sought Claire's face, and at times he saw her playing nervously and absently with her flowers, while Barry quietly h watched her. e Mrs. Bartlett talked platitudes to . her friends,and took a mental inventory e of the room—the scene of Barry's court - e ship. d There were a few good pictures on d the yellow tinted wails; a portrait of a ✓ young woman in the court costume of 1 the empire attracted her. The face, so strangely familiar, absorbed her atten- tion. Nothing could be more beautiful t than the large, dark, dreamy eyes, with a their long shadowy lashes, the masses ✓ of golden -brown hair gathered high over the low forehead and falling to. the waist in clusters of curls, the straight s nose of the Grecian type,and the small, firth lips that gave decision to the girl- ish face. "What do you think of it?" asked. * Mr. Delapierre softly, "It is an exquisite work of art. Is it a good likeness. "Perfect. It was done by one of the first French artists._ Gascoigne's taste was beyond. question."' "You mean as regards e beautiful woman ?" The end. of the bride's satin train caught in the doorway as she moved forward, and Mr. Lorimer was half -way up the church before it was set free, so there was nothing to intercept the vie 07 • as she came up the aisle leaning on the arm of a very short old gentleman, who had Veen her father's friend. A Blight, timicl-looking girl, whose downcast eyes, flushed cheeks, and delicate fea- tures were partly concealed by the misty folds ef her long veil. The small flower crowned bead bent lower as Mr. Lorimer took her- hand and led her up the chancel steps. His calmness seemed to reasaure her, or was it the sound of the solemn sen- tences falling on her ear? • These were distinot and full of meaning. She be- gan to realize what she was promising. Everything else was like a dream—the curious throng so still behind her, the shadows cast through the stained glass windows, and the low strains of the organ:swelling and. dying in the dis- tance. She rose from her knees with glisten- ing eyes and throbbing hart, and there was the crowd to be faced and passed without a sign of emotion; the long aisle again lengthened before her. Mr. Gatton was shaking hands with her and Mr. Lorimer, but she did not hear a word of the kind wishes for their fu- ture. The "Wedding March" pealed forth, and, clinging to Barry's arm, not once daring to raise her eyes, she rea,ch.ed the door." "0 Barry, how frightened I felt I" she whispered. "You did very well, Claire," he' said, pressing her hand. "I can hardly believe it is all over." "At any rate, we are married. You are mine now, 'to have and. to hold, for better for worse." He spoke seriously, but his eyes were shining with proud satisfaction. He was neither blind nor deaf to the ad- miration his bride was exciting. "Isn't slte pretty? "What a lovely bride !" met his ears on all sides. He felt re- paid for having sacrifieed his own ideas of what the marriage service should be, • ding, and as she paned the door he im- patiently called her. ;4HATII, II. . BA* *1441Z CA Bartlgetitliik OPIIIIICEa. • lounge near the fire. .tHew, iW'handsome old Mat; with eleartoutiidea features 84.1 leen, dark.6yOs that with pride as his wife came into the' She. over hirie-'tor a mo ent. "Are you better? Will you be ale e to drive out to -morrow ?" "I don't know. Why • didn't you come in without being called f" "I had no idea you were here." "You might have asked one of the servants." • She drew herself out of reach of his arm and stood facing the wide fire- place, where a log of wood blazed on the andirons. The light shone on her graceful form, and Mr. Bartlett -enjoyed the lovely picture. "I wish you would sit down and tell me about the wedding. Has Barry chosen a pretty wife ?" "1 suppose so. I think I had better change my dress. It is near dinner time." "Oh! of course, an, excuse to , get away from me. Can't you eat dinner in that one ?" "It is rather an expensive one for the purpose." "You have grown very partioular. The cost of an article used to be ,t last consideration." "You said before we were - marri that I might spend what I pleased." "I know I 'did. , I am not findi fault with you for squandering mone Confound the thing it has been m curse always. You know whtit' mean. You are always anxione avoid my company, and I don't like it. "What do you want to hear ?" S threw herself into the nearest chair.. "When do they come back ?" "Barry didn't say; he scarcely spok to .11%2: I see. Is he going into his ow house ?" "No;• he cannot have it until May." "He won't like to take his bride to hotel. How would it do to have the here ?" • "I never thought Of such a thing." "Well, write them an invitation; will reach them at Niagara. I wish had seen Miss Gascoigne. Is.,she dor or fair ?" _ "Not decidedly either; her complex ion is very fair, and her eyes and hai quite dark. She has no manner, an nothing to say.". "Was Delapierre at the church ?" "Yes; I put his name on the list." ' "To help fell the church ?" • "Well, Miss Gasooigne has no lash ionable acquaintances." "All the better for her. You would be miserable without a set of fop dangling after you to admire your cos tumes, and a lot of brainless women t rival in receptions and so on. But then, you have nothing else to do." She grew white, but controlled her- self. "If Barry accepts your invitation," he went on, "your happiness will be complete, for of course his wife must be introduced to his friends ; so give all the receptions you wish. By the way, Delapierre promised to dine with us thhitevening. What a knave he is! but he has a.capital head for business." "He would not enjoy your private opinion of him. Are there no honor- able men, Mr. Bartlett ?" "Honorable men That term ex- presses a great deal. Every man has his own code of honor. There is such a thing as torturing conscience until black looks white." "You are fond of destroying illusions," said Mrs. Bartlett, leaving the room. "The fewer you burden yourself With the better. Miue were destroyed forty years ago."' , The last words did not reach her. When dinner was ready Mr. Dela- pierre went into the parlor, which was separated from the library by heavy curtains. "Well, have you finished the , sub- ject ?" asked Mrs. Bartlett from her chair near the window. "Money, money, money; how tired I am of the very word 1 Do you: gentlemen never think seriously of anything else ?" • Mr. Delapierre offered his arm. "It is a powerful lever in some hands.; The interest in it is not confined to our sex. • Show me a man or a woman that is not influenced by it one way or au - other." She flushed at his earnestness. "Mr. Bartlett will grow impatient," she said, with a 'glance toward the open door. Through it was visible a luxurious pie- ure by the artist Money. Mr. Delapierre looked at the old man seated at the. table and thought, 'Money bought this beautiful woman, who sighs at the sound of the word." Mr. Bartlett smiled curiously as his wife sat down. She had changed her dress for one of amber silk, and dia- monds sparkled where an hour before pearls had shone. 'Conversation lan- guished; Mr. Bartlett was enjoying the edibles, illness haviug restricted his tastes for several days. Half disgusted "Yes, and in the matter of costume t and position. He was proud of his wife." "His wife !" Mrs. Bartlett seldom ' betrayed surprise. "Don't you see the resemblance? Mrs. Lorimer is the image of her mother." "How silly of me! I was wondering what made the face so ,familiar. I never connected a lady in court cos- tume with Miss Gascoigne." Mr. Delapierre smiled ' curiously. "Mrs. G-ascoigue was a lady, although a the court dress was a fancy of her hus- h band's. That was taken in Paris soon after their marriage. Mrs. Gascoigne was born in this country, but she be- longed to an old French family." "What you say is new to me. I never asked Barry a question about his wife or her family." nd aware that Mr. Delapierre read er thoughts, Mrs. Bartlett was not at ease and ate but little. The guest amused himself as usual studying this ill -matched couple, and • qOestioning how long such a union could last, In one of the awkward pauses Mr. Bartlett called his attention to a picture representing sheep and lambs. "One. of Verboeckhoven's," he said uickly. "-Itis fine. Did you buy it tely ?" "No, I've had it ten years," said Mr. artlett. "It has been upstairs but st month I had it re -framed and ought down here. Mrs. Bartlett does t like the subject; it is too pastoral, nocent, and that sort of thing." "No, Mr. Bartlett, but it is uninter- ting. I like a picture with a story in something that excites the imagine - u. _ Don't you agree with me, Mr. lapierre ?" do. I have always preferred ureii to landscapes or cattle pieces." (Po .be Continued.) A movement toward the dining room ended the conversation. There the company Beerned wholly occupied with the refreshments and the observance of each other. There were no jolly people present. Old Mr. Dupre, who la had given away the bride, proposed the •at health of the happy couple, but, find- 40 ing the fashionable ice quite hardonade no further attempt to break it. The sense of relief was general when es the bride and groom drove off. _ Peo- at, pie vanished as if by magic, the street aie relapsed into the usual stillness, and De fig Mrs. Pennington sat crying, she scarce- ly knew why, in the deserted iiarlor. Once in her oarriage, safe from curi- ous eyes, Mrs. Bartlett gave way to the anger that consumed her. She wept blinding tears over this "absurd mar- riage," this loss of Barry's society, this end of all her ambitious projects for his worldly success. When the house was in sight she rubbed her eyes and tried to cool her burning cheeks; she felt ashamed of her weakness, and fervent- ly hoped that Mr. Bartlett was in his own MOM. But he was in the library, waiting anxiously for her abcount of the wed- • —"I can't very well express which it —what tbere—I do not—you are very —I am not sir, insensible—the fact is," said the diffident man, suddenly called to his feet for a speech at a public din- ner; "I can't make a speech, and I can't say anything I wonld understand or you would wish to hear, and if it pleases you to see me blush and sweat, I will stand. here on one leg and per- spire for the next ten minute." They let him off. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. ta - PROPERTY FOR BALICe—For Sale, On easy term, thatdesirable residence on Auties Street owned -by Mr. Gorge _Dent. Illitattire of J. B. PORTEE,EleafOrtb. 2, -a. 681 FORpBale grist °lass Planing Mill, nearly new an in good running order, situated in the iletirisaing Town of Seaforth, Will be sold cheap Terms easy. Enquire of iSECIOEDICOSSENii& 00aGoderich , Ont. It'4101 FOR SALE—Southhalf of Lot 15, Con - as' 'cession_ 4, Mortis. 100 acres, cleared land all .;bratlit except three acres under crop. About 40-kercs Muth, and about 12 acne of meaAolv lsncl capable of great improvement. A spring creek runs through the lot. A good frame house and frame bank barn, and orchard In bearing order. Will be sold cheap. Apply to ADAM SCOTT on preraises, or Box 185, Brussels P. O. 717 T4 OUSE AND LOT FOR SALL — For 'Sale, .that deal able property on North Main Street, formerly owned and occupied by the late Jamee Sp arling ; there is a frame house containing slit rooms and kitchen, with pantry, bedroom and w oodshed ; a good cellar, also hard and soft w sten; there is one arc ofland with a frontage of 84 rods ; there Le a good young bearing orchard; it is ono of the most desirable pronerties in Sea - forth. Apply to JAMES SPARLING, Blyth, or JOHN S. WALSH or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 -FARM FOR SALE.—For sale the west half of -2: Let 7, on the 6th Concession of Tuckorsmith, 11. R. S., containing 50 acres of choice land; on the place is a frame barn nearly now, a young bearing orchard; good well and pump ; 18 acres of f all wheat BOWD, about 8 acres of bush; is within 41 miles from tho town of Seaforth on a good gravel road. Thisi is ono of thebestpropertiosin f he township, and will be sold cheap. For fu2ther particualrs apply to the proprietor, ,on the premises, or if by letter to Seaforth P. 0. GEO. MONK. 674x4 -t f , Ill a 5 r- / y 1 • 0 " 0 e • „ 1 1 1 ,• 4 [ C . 7 i L . , . I 1.--' , • and 100 with and - frame ings venient is town and Marys further •CAMERON. 'fi-7ARD1 FOR SALE—The north hall of Lot 26, -a: • Lot 27, and the east half of Tiot 28, Centres - a ion 4, L. B. S., Tuckersmith ; 206 acres for sale in 'onhparcel, or two of 150 acree and 50 acres respectively; first -claws buildi Ls gq, _good fences, and orchard ; the land is ie ateelhatate of eolith vation'is well watered, and is well eituated as to roads,&e. Any ( croon wanting a good farm, in a good locality, will do well to look -at this ono be - fore bujing elsewhere. For particulars midterms a pply to JAMES LAWRENCE & BROTHER -on the premiseo, or to MESSRS. McCA.IIIGHEY & ROLMESTED, Barristexe,Seaforth. 672 VARM FOR SALE—For Salo Cheap, se the it Proprietor is gab g to Dakota, south half of L ot li Cot cession 13, Bullett, centainieg 75 , a creep all cleared and in a good state of -cultiva- t ion, beiog nearly free from stumps'underdrain- 6 d aud well looted ; the' o is a good log house, fi rat class frame barn find other .necessary out - b uildings ; a geed bearing orchard and plenty of water; it is ton miles from Seale) th, on a good g rave; i end, ond cunvenieot to school! chin chand p ost office; the land is t quaI to any In Ontario. Also the smith part of the south half of Lot 1, 0 oncession 12, Hullett, coutaining 25 acres, all well timbered. Theee two places will bo sold 's eparately or together. A.; ply on the premises or to Harlock P. 0. WILLIAM SMITH, Proprie- , tor. . 704 VARM FOR SALE—Lob No. 7, in the 4th Coo- l; cession, H. R. S., of Tuckersmith, 100 acres, the estate of the late James Chesney; 90 acres cleated anct under eulthation, balance timbered with beech maple elm thx. Good brick house 1/ storeys high, 26 by 86. Frame barr and cow stable on store) foundation, also frame stable, and gocd orchard. The lot is well watered, well fenced and is in a good state of cultivation. For particulars apply on the prenah-es, or to the un- dersigned. MoCAUGHEY 8; HOLMESTED, Solicitors, Scaforth. 710-t 1 QPLENDID FARM IN McKILLOP FOR SALE. Lot No. 34, Concession 14, McKillop, contain- ing 56 acres, 50 acres of which are cleared and nuder cultivation, the Mance is ii ell timbered. Thereis a large trame , barn, stable, sheds and good log house, also a -13-oung bearing orchard. The farm is well fenced, free from stumps and underdrained, with a never failing spring creek running through, it. It is within 3 miles Walton; 7 from Blyth and the same from -Brus- sels, and 11 from Seale)) th, with a gravel road running to each place. It is an excellent farm will be sold cheap, as the proprietor is going to Dakota. The adjoining 50 acres can also be bought reasonable. Apply on the premises to the proprietor or to Walton P. 0 EDWARD RYAN, Walton P. 0. 712 of ; ' ' j -- F ARAI. IN. TJSBORNE FOR SALE—For sale Lot 17, South Thames Road, Usborne, containing acres, 75 cleared, and the:balance well timbered hardwood. Thefarm is a splendid good one, in a high state of ctiltivation. There is a good house, barn' and other necessary outbuild- ; also a goodbearing orchard. It is con- to churches, schools, and post office, and in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Ontario. It is also within 6 miles of the thriving of Exeter, on the Great Western Railway, is also within easy reach of the towns of St. and Seaforth, on the Grand Trunk. For particulars apply on the premises or if by letter to Farquhar P. O., to MRS. ii.UGH 717r4 G OOD FARM IN MORRIS FOR SALE CH kAP. —For Sale, the South east half of Lot 29, Concession 9, Moiris, containing 50 acres, the whole of Wilien is cleared, well fenced, free from stumps, under -di ained and in a splendid etate of culthation. It is without exception one of the b est lots in the township. There is a good log house and frame barn, steble end outbuildings. T hoe is a gocd bee rii g oichai d and a never fail- ing spring well, and plenty of water for stock. It is within a mile of Walton village, whew are stores, blacksmiths and all other conveniels, and the school and churches are within hal - a mile. 'I here is a cLoice of mai kets, as Blyth is within 6 miles, Brussels 5, and Seaforth 10, with a gcod gravel road leading to each place. It will b e sold eheop as the prowl( tor intends going to th e.Stat es. Atply on the premises orit by letter to Walton P. 0. D. COLEMAN. 618x4,t 1. . f E a r. ' a a 0 1 s a g a: i1 , a E G -4, MORTGAGE SALE — Mortg4e sale by Public Auction of a fine farm in the Township of of Grey in the County of Huron—Under and ,by virtue of a power of sale contained in a mort- gage which will be prOduced at the time of sale, there will be offered for sale by Public Auction at the Queen's Hotel in the village of Brussels, in the County of Huron, on Tuesday, October 18, 1881, at 4 ei'clock in the afternoon by James Stretton. Auctioneer, the followiug lands and premises, viza Lot No. 8 in the 4th Concession of the said Township of Grey, containing 100 dcres more or less, save and except 1 acre sold off the north west corner of said lot to one George Crooks. This is the farm khown as the Herbert- son farm, and one of the best in the 4th Conces- sion of _Grey. The soil is good clay loam ; about 70 acres are cleared arid well fenced, the balance is well woodesj with good hardwood, a good spring creek runs through a corner of the lot; there is a large frame barn and log stable, good log house with frame addition. The property is 6 miles from 13russels and 8 from Wroxeter, and within easy walking distance of church- and school. Title indisputable and terms easy. For particulars and terms of sale apply to JAS. STRETTON, the Auctioneer'Brussels P. 0., C. R.COOPER,• Brussels, or to the undersigned. HENDERSON' & SMALL, Vendor's Solicitors, Equity Chambers, Toronto. Dated Sept. 19th, 1881.• . 720-4 FOR SALE—A story and a half house on the corner of John and High streets, containing every convenience for family use, in one of the Most central localities of the town as regards churches, Markets, schools and business centres. Hard and soft water. oo the premises. A fine lawn with choice shrubbery, the whole enclosed by a handsome wire fence. Also barn with stabling for cow and horses. For further particulars apply to -W. S. ROBERTSON, Sea - forth. 720 MONEY. WANTED—The sum of $1,000 for throe years. Interest, six per eeet. per annum, paYable yearly. - irst close secu Ay. For particulates apply to M. P. IlAYES'beatoith, or to Me• CAUGHEY & HOLMESTED. 112 tf EY.—The undersigned has a large sun) of money for immediate investment on first m ortgages on farm property. Seven and a half per cent. interest yearly; principal as may be agreed upon. J. II. BENSON, Solicitor, Sea - forth. - • 633 01\ El—A. G. McDOUGALL is authorized to ILL lend money at 64 per cent. on mortgage, for any amount, and for any number of years; inter- est charged or 17 on .the unpaid principal. No commission chareed.4 Apply at the Store of A. G. McDougall & Co. 678 TO LOAN on Security of heal Estate for any term •of years not exceeding twenty, at 6 per cent. per annum; No Commissions ; Tte whole of the • ptincipal money may be repaid at any time on giving six months' notice, or any sum not exceed- ing one-fourth may be paid at the close of each year witheut notice, interest ceasing from the time of payment; Loans effected promptly. OFFICE — Victoria Square, Seaforth. WM. HILL. 700 $100,000.00 GRAND GENERAL OPENING • OF A. _EL 1/1"Y 373.M IR, M S FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AND 24, Showing one of the choi cest and best assorted Stocks in the Dominion to -day, • amounting to over FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS! Importing my Goods DIRECT in EX PERT SPECIAL BUYERS surpassed in cheapness, variety and extent. mwietnhtimone'thIecolirndiesalldyienavlin. invite inspection of my a large quantities, and buying by I show a Stock this season tin- ' - To those who ha-ve never traded Stock, and for their benefit I will General Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Millinery, jiarniles, Mantle Cloths, ,Shatvls, Furs, Wool Goods, Flaintel8, _Readymade Clothing, ." 7'weed8, Gents' Fternishings, Boots and Shoes, Car- . pets, Blankets, Crockery, Grocertes, Wines and Liquors. THE DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. My present Stock is LARGER and MORE VARIED than any I have before offered, abounding iii noveltiee, comprising Colored Borges Blackand Colored Cashmeres, Colored French Twills, Wool Beiges, Black and. Colored Lustros, Black and. Colored French Foule Cloths, Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, Checks, Plaids and Stripes, Plain and Fancy Winceys. Lovely things in Girdles, Fringes, Buttons, Laces, Silks, Satins, Velvets and Ribbons for Trimmings in PLAIN AND 0111BEE SHADES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. My Millinery and Mantle Booms will be thrown open with a• grander display than ever, which says much, as it is well known aFreOgRemTs rfEart,LASwTe DHEAcyrE sDEOANFEct RTHETH MILLINERY AND MANTLE TRAI ShoEldAthSeOlaNrgeest: stock Torimf :lined eBryo.ninnaettesriaar. Hoautiri Silks, Satins, Velvets, Flushes, with all the new styles of Gold, Silver and Steel 0 moments, are unrivalled. • FEATHERS AND FLOWERS. The Choicest Goods that can be procured the worl over. White Flatts, our USUAL VALUE; Black Platte, EXTRA VALUE; Ombre Flatts, lovely shades. Our display of Black, White, Ombre, Colored am Fancy Tips are un- equalled for value and styles: In Ribbons we are showing a the newest makes and combinations in shades and materials. Our stock of Fancy Scarfs and Fischus comprise all the novelties in Chenille, Tinsel and Ombre. LADIES' MANTLE AND SHAWL DEPARTMENT. - In this Department we have excelled, if possible, all former seasons. More time, more talent and more effort have been put forth to secure the leading novelties at the very lowest figures, commencing from $1 to $38. SPECIAL'. TIES.—Black Beaver Mantles, Black Beaver Dolmans, Fawn and Hat Cloth Mantles, Russian Dog Mantles. These are direct importations from France, England and Germany. These Goods only require to be seen to be appreciated. On account of nay stock being so large, purchasers can rely on securing a fit at any price. See my Mantle Ornaments. I have a stockenot shewn west of Trcaonaenytso. Hair, Chenille, Scotch all -wool Longs, and Greys and Tartans. S HAW LS.—Checked, Striped, Plain, Honeycomb, Tartans, WOOL GOODS. - —A beautiful lot of Wool Goods, all new and well -selected, T, all the leading novelties. FUR DEPARTMENT. Of Fur Goods I hold an unusually large and choice stock, embracing the most tylish productions of all the leading manufacturers. CARPET AND BLANKET DEPARTMENT. Those requiring -Carpets would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing. pedal Value in Tapestry all -wools and. Hemps. See my stair carpets, linens nd crumb cloths. BLANNETS.—See my Bed Blankets, see my horse Blankets, ee my Comforters, and be convinced that I have the best value in the market. A READY-MADE CLOTHING. In this Department, always receiving my goods direct from manufazturers nd selecting thepa early in the season, I am now better prepared than ever to er value unequalled elsewhere. My stock comprises Men's, Youths' and oy's Overcoats and. Ulsters. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Suits at all prices and izes. My Men's Snits far surpass all others ill the market for quality, price nd style. See my Scotch Tweed. Suits cut in the latest styles, the very nobbiest oods. . Canada Tweed Suits all patterns and prices. Worsted Suits—a large d varied stock in Diagonals and Checks, the best value I have ever offered. - GENTS' FURNISHINGS. This Department has received my special attention._ My clothing trade hav- g increased to such an enormous extent, I found it necessary to also inake big dditions to my usual fall buying in Furnishing Goods. Full lines in White, egatta, -Oxford and Flannel Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs Ties, Braces, Sok,oyes, &c., all the latest importations of the English and American markets. i MEN'S WOOL UNDERCLOTHING. I Just opened 105 dozen Undershirts and Drawers in Canadian and Scotch, _ Wool mid Union, from 45c to $2. t HATS AND CAPS. All the latest novelties in Christy Stiffs, Wool and Fur Felts, Silk 'Caps, Scotch Caps, Fur Caps, and everything new in this department. My Fur Goods should have your attention. Call and. compare prices. BOOTS AND SHOES. This Department, like all others in the House, is packed with everything that is stylish, reliable and that tends to increase the comfort of the wearer. Mews, Youths' and Boys' Long Boots and .Shoes in endless variety. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes in every material at all prices. Don't fail to see these goods before purchasing. All other Departments, as usual, fully assorted. HIGHEST PRIOE PAID FOR FIRST-CLASS TRADE, AND DON'T FOR- GET MY FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. INSPECTION INVITED WHETHER PURCHASING OR NOT. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW COON. THOMAS KIDD, Seaforth. Corner of Main and Market Sti sets. 1 CieToBEit 7, 1881, SEAFORTH •MUSICAL INSTRIINNNIT EMPORIUM - SCOTT BROTHRkS, • PROPRIETO - E I 5. f T BI C LEES beg to amsottoe to the tot JR- 11 thev heshjnet ettnpleted fir rargements with the 'Weimar*. Dunham', of Pianos. New York, for the sale of their world renowned THE- DUN II A M PIANO Was established in 1834, and has become Dne of the roost popular hist-Immo:its of the day, meg preferred by the leading artists. Wagjvcone (if the many NOTICES OF THE PRESS: .•.-,Cne of the most remarkable iraprovementhia Piano -fortes of the preeent day, has just been 'effected by Dunhein & Sons, New York, in the ordinary sqnafe instrument. Tie impravetrient consists in a eystem of construction by which the terse is inereased to an equality with thatal a erand piano, while the quality is pure sad beautiful. Hitherto,increase of power in Bemire pianos has been gained at tile expense of parity of quality; but Dunham & Sons have overeome this difficulty, and have literally, produced •a grand piano in a equate case of ordinary dimenaions: The tone hi resonant, powerful and melodious, the touch /8 light but etrong, and the professional player can produte all the tffects that can be got ut of a pend, wlile the anniteur will feel all nuetuil pleasure in its ample and satisfaing tone. It will in a measure ievolueionize the 11141211' faeture of square pianos.—Chiistion Union. Any Other Piano' Supplied •ou the Shortest NotiCe. ¶JLe Exceleior Croon alwa3s on liand as ustts1 with all the latest improvements. This Org.an received the MEDAL OF HICHEST MERIT At Toronto Ineuetrial Exhibition in 1E80, also is t mines at Seaforth, Exeter and Brussels Faint • Jt 3 eer. It struments sold on the instalment system. Old iratitiments taken at their value as part payment on new ones. AGENTS WANTED Evez3where, and highest Commission paid.Eend for Catalogue, and Fee us before buying. 01::t GI-T..71•T .E1/1111.2..8.. Ten to Sixteen dollars for a Complete Musics Instrument. Any child can play it. • Two good sharp Agents Wanted on Salary. SCOTT BROTH ERS, MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH. TIME IS MONEY 1 FRIEDBORWS PATENT CHURN DASHER. •Makes More Butter, Faster, Better. EASIER TO OPERATE ANIS KEEP, °LEAN. It is Constructed on Scientific Principles - The Dasher Streak, Durable and I* Chuining the Cream it forted by the 'Centre Ccne to the sides of the Dasher, thence through the various holes. The caps break the streams, causing upward jets through the holes to be im- pinged on by side jets 'Felling from the tubas, p romoting agitation of the cream and the forma- tion of batter. By the peculiar ehape of the Dealer, the Globniee of 13tifter will be colleted and -concen- trated to a so lid 11111ES as fast as they are form- od, and the s nrface of the desher being smooth and metallic -without recesses 'where anything might lodge, "the dasher is easily cleaned oh,' pou tin g tarnint aterdnit. The tapering shape of t he caps prevents their clogging up. I 0 H BAYF I E LD, Has been appointed agent fcr the Proviooe of Ontario, and is now manuleaturing them at his s hop in Baafieldawheresamples can be seen at any time. Give in your orders. itis without exception ,the best churn dasher in the world. Exclusive Territory and Rights to Manufacture can be had on application to the undersigned. 717 • V. HO BDIAN Baylield.Ont. CHRYPTINI,..413LAOKI PRACTICAL BOILER - MAKERS. ell HE Subscribers have bought the Tools and a- Boiler Business lately carried on by the God- erich Foundry and Manufacturing -Company, and ha ving hat'an experience of over eight years in that shop, are now prepared to carry on the trade in all its branches. Any work entrusted to -us will receive prompt at tention: First-class work guaranteed. All kinds of Boilers made and repaired, also natoke Etacksu-nd Sheet 'Iron Work, tirc., at rea- sonable rates. New Salt Pans made and old ones xepaired on the shortest notice; audit prices that defy com- petition. CHRYSTAL Zic BLACK, 686-52 _nor 103, Goderich. EGMONDVILLE CIDER MILLS. A large addition, with entire- ly .New and Improved Machin- erY, has been made to our CIDER MILLS. A careful and Competent Superintendent em- ployed. We are, therefore, pre- pared to give a Large Yield with great cleanliness and des- patch. Terms sanie as last year. 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