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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-11-04, Page 2ete 4 1,4 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 3 NOVEMBER 4, 1881. LOEIME3B AMY WIPE. A CONTINUED STORY. ..-- canatrea vim i MIALOUB NM. Unfortu stele, he was too indignant to he wise and, in spite of her eager, blight fac , he spoke sharply to her. "Claire, you promised me not to re- new an,er intimacy with that man down - stain.' She had hoped to tell everythin g frankly, a$ already he had become her judge. She made another effort, speaking layfally. _ "You' ust hear my defeeice before giving you verdict. We were not dis- cussing maks ; we were talking of somethin very different." "I tho glat so. I Iniew from your face that here was-somethingooncealed —that he as telling a lie!' "Let na tell you the whole story, Barry." he put her hands over his to gain co rage, and repeated what had passed botween her and Mr. Delapierre. Then she described her visit to Mr. . Dupree, t happy with its results to keep back a single detail. He listened coldly and rather indifferently, whtch- ing her pressive feateres an ex- cited gest ;es with. his keen, grave eyes, and showing' neither sympathy nor pleasu e. ... "You ite manner." . The wor s fell like ice on her warm, sensitive n ture. She let go his hands; her bright mile changed to a look of extreme mettification and dissappoint raent. Without ineming to notice it Barry reviewed t e points of her story in his lawyer ii1e style, shoWing her how easily he o uld have arranged the mat- ter had sh entrusted it to him. His tone was a roaetic. He did not know the force his words nor how unkind they sound d. He ridiculed her- scru- ples aim explaining her father's affairs. to li rn, and, declared the whole proceeding Quixotic •in character' and, • just whet might have been expected from p, novel reading, romantic girl. He congrat lated her on having carried it through so successfully, but hoped that in future she would treat him with more confi- ence. Claire c uld not speak. Barry's anger with er took the place of every - other troub e. She could not under- stand it he feel that she deserved it. No one had ever spoken to her like this, and she ha 4 thought that Barry had loved her. She could have met quick passionate words with -n entreaty for forgiveness, if but satire nd cynical smiles roused her pride a d obstinacy. She sat with her face tur ed from him, resting on her hand, not crying, but mentally questioeing a right to treat her so un- kindly. Meanwhile he got ready to see some Mende whom he expected. "Are you Owning, Claire ?" he asked at length. I ' "Not to -night, if you will excuse the to Mrs. Bartlett. I don't want to see strangers." I "How absttrd ! You were perfectly well at dinner. There is no excuse for your staying up here all the evening. These peep' were invited to meet us. Besides thi is a mere exhibition of temper, and I don't like it." The dicis on and authority in his tone naacle C aire turn and look at hien in surpirse. • "Do you r serve the right of showing temperV' sh "I have t time. How please; onl d in a very ;silly, childish Baked.. i lug. Claire let her head fall on her. (. et right on my side this He went t , the door and stood Wait - Ter, come or steer, As you remember if you will quarrel with, me you must be the *A- t& salt pude .-." . . hands as. • e - familiar line in the roarriage- service floated through her brain, • 7" ',Is this the 'obey' that I promised rt "Very, likely."' . He- 'drew' out his watoli. "I 'till -give .you five minutes. to decide whether to keep your promise or ',reek it." His, coolneas was exciting her to mad- ness. teh "Put up -our - watch. I have de- oided." - She rose quickly and went tothe glass to smo h her hair. The set look in her face _j ightened her. She felt dismayed. at., her own anger. Having followed Bary down the stairs, she took hia arm without a : word: or look and went int the, parlor • Her reme brance of that evening was never .e.ry distinct. She knew that. she had laughed and talked more than usual, et_ Mr-. Bartlett had been very atteeti et. and that Barry had watched her with silent displeasure.: Bleke- had co eettled her misery, but *Mr that.ne essity was over it return- ed vnth great4r inteneity. - Sleeping and., welting elm was borne down with the:. fact that she - ael quarrelled with heel husband—spo • en angrily to him, looked: at him. nekin y. It seemed. an ime possibilityan yet every, hour brought proof that it as, true. . Barry's loo and manner were. alter- ed; days pasd, but he gave no sign of Interning. - Cl 're wondered what he wanted her t , an„ She could not think herself entir y wrong, .Barry had been h.arsh a d unjust to her. They never :could feel as happy together again. iletai g rke Suspicion Of his jealousy, she • ,ould not reach the secret springs of h a condect. She argued that she might have acted foolishly, and . -pro:ba- iy did, looking at the matter om Barry's stand- point.; Still, she had told him everything rta eservedly, and, -knowing the extent of •er• folly, his auger seemed to her unreas 'table. If he would only . alludetto it ag a ; but his silence was a barrier _between them; ha face re- pelled her. The effort t appear as usual among ethers vas a eat strain on her, and yet there, was a escapefrom it. They - went out very often, and soon Claire grew eager fo any excitement or dis- traction,. TO 'oeget: her misery for even an hour Weis relief, and she had no cliffiehity in at meting admirers. - But the- for id piety began to tell on her strength. Mr. Bartlett watched her anxiously .11 her new character• of a married belle, tit, as Barry did not in- terfere by weld or took" he offered no advice. Still he penetrated. the thin disguise and saw that Imre was no longer. hap- py.. le the m rning she was hale and nervous,. and i the evening she came .down from: a elaborate toilet with 'flushed cheek and s.parklieg eyes, ready for the, hett dieatpatiore Mrs. Bartle knew enough of what had passed to judge Claire's feelings. She was angry with Mr. Delapierre for having misled her as to, the extent of 'his influence over the young girl, and she was growing tired of his -attentions and devotion. It :wolthibe delightful to get richer him,- but "liowi to do it withotittliking JAW her -bitter eneniy was a problem.. Sometimee the way is very near the will. 7 One sunny January morning Claire did not come to breikfaat. Barry said she had a headache. "She was up too late last night. You take no care of her. Her constitution won't stand such endless excitementr' said Mr. Bartlett. "She seems very fragile." Barry looked uneasy. "A ride might. do her good," he said., "lf I can leave this afternoon I will take her out." "What time will you be here? She ought to be ready; the afternoons are short." eBetter not speak of it, Amanda. I may not be able to get off; but I will do my best." "Well, as you like." • She spoke carelessly, but her heart sank within her. If Barry took Claire out'a reconciliation would be the result. He was begipning to feel ashamed of his doubts, and anxious to have them proved groundless, and Claire was quite wretched enough to take the whole blame of the quarrel to herself. Mrs. Bartlett's characteristic messag "Meet me at Goupil's at half -p three." "Then she did think of me," Cbli said to herself, as she put the note the teible end looked at her watch. thave just one hour and a quarter dress and get there.' Her good resolution joined to t triflitg attention was potent. She p on her most becoming walking-dre there being a chance of meeting Bar on his way home, and went gaily do the broad gray avenue. The air w very cold, but the sun ..was shim brilliantly on riders and pedestria and seemed to infeot every one with glorious warmth. Claire met numerous acquaintano - bowing to some with a dignity th Mrs. Bartlett would have approve and often stopping to speak to tho she most admired. That afternoon ti world was certainly satisfactory. Clai was faintly. realizing her unusual a vantages, and was in danger of coming dazzled and absorbed by the She stopped on a corner to give mon to a poor woman with a sleeping infa in her arms and two ragged children her Side. These peered at the silv purse and gay trinkets, while Clai looked pityingly from the mother's fa to the wan little creature in the folds her thin -cloak. "I wish I knew of better way of helping her," thong Claire, and then the woman's wor recalled a principle of her aunt's—th • the blessings of . the poor are wort having. Did she at that moment ne the prayer for o Divine protection i yoked by this. miserable woman, w shivered with cold and hunger? Somewhat preoccupied, Claire we on past Grace Church and Stewart and into Goupirs. It was quite full people, some buying, others lazily e &mining prints and admiring the pain ings and statuary. Mrs. Bartlett w not there,but the gallery was one of h favorite resorts, eitd.Claire went up t staircase scanning the engravings th covered the walls anci thinking of. t home that they might adorn. There were some choice paintings o exhibition in the Cosy little galler but only three persons were availin themselves of the privilege afforde the public. Two ladies were criticisin a large landscape, and a gentlema was standing in the farther room wit his back to the entrance. Claire ha gone half around the gallery when sh became conscious that he was approao ing her. She moved to let him pas without looking up, but he stopped a her side. Claire started, but he "Good -afternoon, Mr. Delapierrie, wee icy. This is an unexpected pleasure," h said, with an admiring glance. Clair remembered Barry's caution and turne to the door, but the ladies were goin out and at her first step forward th Frenchman stopped -her. "You surely are not going; you hav not seen all the new pictures." "I prefer to wait down -stairs for Mrs Bartlett," Claire was too intent on her purpos to note the flash of -intelligence produc- ed by her words. "This is a more convenient plac than the store. Sit down a few min utes ; I have much to say to you." "Let me pass," said Claire, the Itloo rushing to her cheeks. "I will no listen to you." "A,nd those papers ?" She could not speak. Eyer sine that day she had been afraid to allud to them or see Mr. Dupree. "You are afraid of me," he sneered. "No, bin, once for all, I decline having any conversation with you about them or anything else. Mr. Delapierre, this is t6o rude; let m go." As she spoke steps and voices sounded on the stairs; Mr. Delapierre drew aside, and several timing girls tripped into the gallery, smiling and exclaiming. Claire went down to the store and lingered over the tables until the hot glow faded from her cheeks. Mrs. Bartlett did not come, neither did she notice Mr. Delapierre going out. What could it all, mean? Mr. Delapierre's 'love of art explained his presence, but why should Mrs. Bartlett break her own appointment? The hands of the Swiss clock now pointed to four, little birds appeared on the thresholds of small, mysteriously opened doors and uttered sweet notes, to the delight of some eager children. Claire deter- mined not to wait any longer. At that hour t -he stage going up was crowded, and, besides,' the pure air was refresh- ing atter the heat and sickly odors of the store. So she started. on a brisk walk, trying to think of pleasant topics and forget the last annoyance. She reached the house rather tired, and while impatiently waiting for the door to be opened, looked at her watch. It was a quarter to five. There were lights every where, and she heard • laughter and talking in the parlor as she ran up -stairs. As she closed her own door behind her Barry stood up from' the sofa, crushing a small piece of paper in his fingers. "Home already, Barry ?"i she said gaily, about to kiss him. He drew back from her touch with a gesture.of contempt. "That is all over • between' us now, Mrs. Lorimer. After this don't trouble yourself to play a part. I detest acting, particularly such bad acting as yours." His pale features hardened while he spoke as if the muscles would never again relax. "I do not understand this, Berry." "You don't understand this, Claire? You forgot to hide Mr. Delapierre's note. I took it up, thinking it Was an invitation. Tell me, did you meet him!" Her face crimsoned. "I did but—" "I'll hear no more specious excuses 1" he cried, grasping her hands firmly and holding her. "Let me say what I think of you. TOLI promised me faithfully to have no more interviews with this man; you tried to make me believe that you disliked him. See what you have done Unable to meet him here, you make an appointment with him in a public gallery, whether to talk about your father's affairs or your owu makes no difference to me—the sheme and de- ception are alike! Claire, -I believed you trathhal and candid. I was mis- taken. I suppose it js the fault of your French nature, but you are fickle and vain. Our marriage was a mistake, for we Only torture each other. Still we must remain nominally man and wife, and make the best of our future. After this let us have no More quarrels. You can find amusement and occupation quite independent of me. Hundreds of omen live thus' with their husbands She nodded to her brother as he left the room, and turned to open her letters. One of tbem seemed to interest her. Her cheeks flushed and paled, and she pushed her heavy.hair off her forehead with a quick, restless move- ment as she mused over it. Then she put it in her pooket, and, having burned the envelope, Fate carried the notes that required answers into the library. Mr. Bartlett was sitting there reading. "Have you been up to see Mrs. Lori- mer?" he' asked-orossly. "She is asleep, or was when Barry left her. I should only disturb her." ,"Barry and she have had a quarrel, ha,ven't they?" He lowered his paper and fixed his ens on her face. Mrs. Bartlett looked up from her pen and paper quite sur- prised. "A quarrel, Mr. Bartlett? I haven't seen any signs of it." "Indeed 1" he growled. "We certain- ly make more demonstration. The whole house knows when we disagree. However, it is possible to doh more ele- gantly. The reeult is about the same— cool indifference on one side, headaches, paleness, and craving for amusement on the other." Mrs. Bartlett laughed musically. "I am sure, Mr. Bartlett, you cannot am 011Be me of losing color or having headache after a dispute with you." a fight improves you ; but all women are not alike." "Claire is simply growing fonder of pleasure, She has given up' to,te-a-tetes with you, while Barry devotes himself to others,_end the change make her a little nervous. After a while she will grow used to the excitement and fat tigue,tand learn to control her appear- ance." Mrs. Bartlett sealed a letter as she talked, and her husband returned to his paper with an impatient "Non- sense l' Mrs. Bartlett understood why he ordered lunch in the library, and was so particular as to what Mrs. Lorimer liked. Claire joined them, but scarcely tasted. the food he put on her plate. He took wine and crackers, but his wife en- joyed the cold fowl and jelly, and rallied Claire on her loss of appetite. "Yon had better come out riding with me this afternoon, Claire." "If I go out I shall walk; it refreshes me more than riding," was the listless answer. "Yon can do both, nay child," said Mr. Bartlett gently. "Walk as far as you please; and let Mrs. Bartlett meet you for a ride. Stay in the opeu air as long as possible." "Claire smiled faintly. "Well, I will take your advice." "Why, yes; there - is the party at Mrs. Waltham's to -night," said Mrs. Bartlett. "Barry must, go without me. I am completely, out of spirits." "-Yon have beep going out too much," said Mr. Bartlett: "Stay at home for.a week and recover your bloom. Don't exhaust the pl easures of life too early If Barry has no common sense use your Own." "Mr. Bartlett Can afford to advise you, Claire; he has learned by dear experience the result of too much dissi- pation." Claire grew conscious that her pres- ence was adding fuel to fire, so she left the fiery couple to their interchange of sarcasms. CHAPTER IX. • 6 4coNFIRafATIoN 8TRoNet." An hour after Mrs. Bartlett went out in her little carriage. Somewhat die- eppointed at this seeming neglect, Claire made up her mind to stay at home and force herself to think over the trouble between her and Barry, if net to accept the greater share of the blame, as he evidently thought she shmild. Since the el ight of the quarrel she had certainly let pride control her, and it -had led her to do things that she knew Barry disliked. So far her self- assertion had but inereased her misery. How long could. this state of things continue? Something must happen to end it was her daily thought. But days came and went, and they ate and they drank, and _walked and visited, and Barry's politeness never failed, but his eyes anct voice were, no kinder for her than for the last acquaintance they had made; and she had been imitat- ing his indifference. Better admit that she had been wholly in the wrong than stiffer so intensely under his dis- pleasure. Her mental debate on the rights of a wife would have furnished matter for discussion to an equal rights' conven- tion, but she had no one to uphold her in her position, and there was no equal- ity in the suffering entailed. Barry had fifty things to distract him; Claire never lost sight of his altered face. She reached an old conclusion, but one at titaes hard to accept—that a women must submit and be guided by her hus- band in all the ordinary questions of life. At least she could be true to her- self, and not hurt Barry by acting a part that he despised. A servant interrupted her reflections by bringing her a little note addressed to Mrs. Lorimer. Claire took it with- out asking a question, it being one of w ea let re )11 "1 to • 118 at 113, rY vn as „ ''.5 18, t8 /13, at 1, se le re e. (3- n. 3y el.. Ed sr re 30 Df lt , Is it h A 1- Le, lt '8 A r- , Lie .e 1 e n r, n ' g a a , 1 Er _ 8 t r e 3 3 i ' ; 3 1 . l f . . i 1 - 1 • fenced. separately, for • premises Proprietor. , I . and seem ,gay and contented. -Money and clothes take the place of mutual love and . I confidence. At least I can protect you from poverty and. anxiety." (To be Continued.) ' ams..m..... REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. 'EMOPERTY, FOR SALE—For Sale, on easy i terms, that desirable residence on James Street owned by Mr: George Dent. Enquire of J. S. PORTER, Seaforth. . 881 melt SALE.—For -I: sitaareildi ,innethrley Will be mold RECORD-, C Sale a first class Planing new and in goodrumaing order, flourishing Town of Seaforth, cheap. Terme easy. Enquire of SSENS & ClO.,Goderloh, Ont. lf)WELLIN A-' SAT, ---For commodioue Mahe street.11 room, kitchdn water, and has There is also minutes walk Apply to JOSIAH HOUSE 1N SEAFORTH FOR sale cheap, a comfortable and frame dwelling house on South The house contains parlor, dining and four bed -rooms, and plenty of in connection an excellent garden. a good stable. It is within five of the business part of the town. WATSON, Proprietor. 723 ite OUSE .AND LOT FOR SALE — For Sale, -Rea- that desirable property on North Main Street, formerly owned and Occupied by the late James Sp ailing ; there is a fraine 'lenge containing six roonis end kitchen, with pantry, bedroom and w oodshed ; la . good cellar, also hard and soft w ater ; there is one sere of lend with a frontage of 8 4 rods; there is a good young bearing orchard; it is one of the most desirable properties in Sea - forth. Apply to JAMES SPARLING, Blyth, or JOHN S. WALSH or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 Lea.Rm FOR SALE,—For Lot 7, on the 6th H. R. S., containing 50 the place is a frame bearing orchard; good 1 all wheat sown, about 4 4 miles from the town gravel road. This is mie township, and will be particualre apply to premises, or if by -letter MONK. sale the west half of Concession of Tuckeremith, acres of choice land; on barn nearly new, a young well and pump; 18 acres of 8 acres of bush; is within of Seaforth on a good of the best propertiesin the sold cheap. For further the proprietor, on the to Seaforth P. 0. GEO. 674x4 -t f V ARM IN MORRIS -A-- Lot 25, 100 acres, 75 from stumpee :wood. The Ind ernes of fall wheat. bank barn with good buildings. acres, and good miles of the village Brussels. It township and premises or to prietor. -penal FOR A- Lot 27, and sion 4, L. B. S., in one percel, r espectively ; and orchard; v ationris well r oade, &e. Any good locality, f ore brie in g elsewhere. apply to JAMES the premiseri, HOLMESTED, Concession, of which The timlaered is well There stabling A bearing well. of is as good will be sold Walton . . FOR SALE—South half of 8, Morris, containing are cleared and 60 free land is good hard- fenced. There are 20 is a comfortable house, underneath, and other orchaid of about two Is within two and a half Walton and 5 miles from a farm as there is in the cheap. Apply on the P.O. WM. GARVLE, Pro- 'MS a - ' . ' ' , ' E •F " 8 a 0 i •L. 8 d „ a -- i SALE—The north half of Lot 26, the east half of Lot 28, Conces- Tuckersmith ; 200 acres for sale or two of 150 sores and 50 acres !first-class buildiege, good fences, the land is in a good state of oulti- watered, and is well situated as to person wanting a good farm, in will do well to look at this one be For particulars and terms LAWRENCE & BROTHER on or to MESSRS. McCAUGHEY & Barristers,Seaforth. 672 V ARM FOR SALE—For Sale Cheap, as the -1-: Proprieior ,is going to Dakota, south half of L ot 1, Coacession 13, Hullett, containing 75 a tires-, all cleared and in a good state of cultiva- tion, beieg nearly free from stumps underdrain- 6 d and well fenced ; there is a good log house, fi rat class frame barn and other neegssary out- b nildings ; a good bearing orchard and plenty of w afar ; it is ten miles from Sea.foith, on a good g ravel rood, cried convenient to school,churchand p ost office ; the land is equal to any in Ontario. Also the south part of the south half of Lot 1, C oncession 12, Ifullett, containing 25 acres, all w ell timbered, ThOee two places will be sold e eparately or together. Apply on the premises or to Pfarlock P. 0. WILLIAM SMITH, Proprie- tor. 704 VARP,4 FORISALE--Lot -a: cession,11. R. S. the estate of the late ' A-ames cleared and under cult with beeeh maple elm & storeys high, 26 by 86 stable on stone found and good orchard. Th fenced and is in a good particulars apply on the dersigned. MoCAUG Solicitors. Seaforth. No. 7, '.ia the 4th Con- of Tuckersmith, 100 acres, Chesney; 90 acres iation, balance timbered . Good brick house 1.4 - Frame bare and cow tion, also frame stable, lot is well watered, well tate of cultivation.- For premises, or to the un- II & HOLMESTED, 7104 1 - . FARM IN McKILLOP north part of -McKillop, containing cleared, and the There are good never failing wells fenced, free from There are 17 acres half of the north cession, containing °leased, and some timber. Geed log These and named- Also a sale cheap. or to Walton of Lot 15, balance building of wa -stump of fal half of 46 chopped house farms will a bargain lot of cedar Apply to P. 1 FOR SALE—For sale the in; the 14th Concession 50 acres, 45 of which are timbered with hardwood. , good orchard and two el-. : The whole is won and well underdrained. wheat. Also the west Lot 10, on thellth Con- acres, of which 25 are and the balance good and stable, and all well be sold together or will be given of the last and telegraph' posts the proprietor on the 0. JAS. CAMPBELL, 724 •"FARM IN TUCIVERSMITH -1-: Sale Lot 28, Coe cession smith, containing 100 alres, are °leered and in a firatic, and nearly all underdrilined. timbered with hardwood. house with a splendid tie barns stables and outbm .of first-claee fruit tree, i • There ir eodut 120 rods of 2 miles •Y. ncefield on ti way, , .4 6 mike from'4 Trunk, with gravel roads There are 17 acres of fell , comfortable a farm as tier() Huron, and will be sold Apply on the premises or LIVINGSTONE.. 'FOR SALE — For 3, L. R. S., Tacker - about 80 of which lass state of cultivation, The balance is There is a good brick lar; and first-class frame dings. A largd °rehired. and plenty of water board fence. Is within e Great Western Rail- eaforth on the Grand leading to each p ace. heat. This is as good and is in the County of heap and on easy terms. • Brucefield P. O. ALEX. • 724 (,i, PLENDID FARMIN i " Lot No. 84, Concession • ing 55 acres, 50 acres of under cultivation, the blance There is a large frame baro, good log house, also a young The farm is well fenced, underdrained, -with a never running through it. It Walton; 7 from Blyth and sols, and 11 from Seafoith, running to each place. It and will be sold cheap, ail to Dakota. The adjoining irought reasonable. Apply . ...e. .. I eRTT.LOP FOR SAIM. 14, McKillop, contain- which are cleared and is well timbered. stable, shede and bearing orchard. free from stumps and failing spring creek is within 3 miles of the same -from Brus- with a gravel road is an excellent farm the proprietor is going 50 acres can also be on the premises to the _ _ orto walton 1. 0. , Walton P. O. 712 - 0,.00D FARM -IN MORRIS FOR SALE CHEAP. 1"-A —For Sale, the South east half of Lot 29, Concession 9, Morris, containing 50 acres, the whole of which is cleared, well fenced, free from stumps, tinder -drained and in a splendid state of culthation. It is without exception ono of the best lots in the township. There is a good log h o use end frame barn, stable and outbuildings. There is a good bearing orchard and a never fail- ing spring well, and plenty of water for stoa. It is within a mile of Walton village, where are stores, blacksmiths and all other -conveniences, and the school and churches are within half a mile. There is a choice of markets, as Blyth is within 6 miles, Brussels 5, and Sea -forth 10, with a good gravel road leading to each place. It will b e sold cheap as the proprietor intends going to • th e States. Apply on the premises or if by letter to Walton P. 0. D. COLEMAN. 613144 MONEY. WANTED—The sum of $1,000 for three years. Interest, six per cent. per unman, payable yearly. First -deur seem IV. For partici:dam apply to M. P. IfAYES, Seaforth, or to Mc- CAUGHEY & HOLIVESTED. 112-11 MONEY.—The undersigned has a large sum of money for immediate investment on first mortgagee on farm property. At the very lowest rates of interest; principal as may be agreed upon. J. II. BENSON, Solicitor, Sea - forth. 638 MON EY—A. G. McDOUGALL is authorized to lend money at 64 per cent. on mortgage, for any amount, and for any number of years;' inter- est charged or Jy on the unpaid principal. No commission charged. Apply at the Store of A. G. McDougall & Co. 678 $100 000.00 3 0 LOAN on Security of Beal Estate for any term of years not exceeding twenty, at 6 per cent. per annum; No "Cororniesions ; The whole of the principal 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 withcut notioe, interest ceasing front the time of payment; Loans effected promptly. OFFICE — Vitoria Square, Seaforth. WM. HILL. 700 - GI3AND GENERAL OPENING OF ALL MY IDMPA.PoiTAIMI\TTS —0.N— FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AND 24, Showing one of the choicest and best assorted Stocks in the Dominion to -day amounting to over - FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS! Importing my Goods DIRECT in large quantities, and buying by EXPERT SPECIAL BUYERS,' show a Stook this season un- surpassed in cheapness, variety and extent. To those who have never traded, with me, I cordially invite inspection of my Stock, and for their benefit I will mention the lines I deal in. General Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Millinery, .Mantles, Mantle Cloths Shawls, Furs, Wool Goods, Fianna?, Readymade Clothing, [Tweeds, Gents' _Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Car- .pet81 Blankets, Crockery, Groceries, Wines and Liquors. THE DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. My present Stock ie LARGER and MORE VARIED than any I have before offered, abounding in novelties, comprising Colored Serges, Black and Colored' Cashmeres, Colored French Twills, Wool, Beiges, Black and 'Colored Lustres, Black and Colored French Pottle Cloths, Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, Checks, Plaids and Stripes, Plain and Fancy Winceys. Lovely things in Girdles, Fringe, Buttons, Laces, Silks, Satins, Velvets and Ribbons for Trimmings in PLAIN AND OMBRE SHADES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. My Millinery and Mantle Rooms will be thrown open with a grander display than ever, which says much, as it is well known I HAVE DONE THE MILLINERY AND MANTLETRADE OF SEAFORTH FOR THE LAST SEASONS Our Trimmed Bonnets and Hats are gems of art, and we hold the larges stock of millinery materials. Our Silks, atins, Velvets, Ph:mhos, with all tl new styles of Goldeftilver and Steel Ornamhnts, are unrivalled. FEATHERS AND FLOWERS. The 3hoicest Goods that can 'be procured the worl over. White Platte, our -121 UAL VALUE ; Black Flatts, EXTRA VALUE; Orebro Platte, lovely shades. Our display of Black, White, Ombre, Colored am Fancy Tips are un - evened for value and styles. In Ribbons we are showipg a the newest makes affi conabinations in shades and materials. Our stock of Fancy Scarfs and FischuEi comprise all the novelties in Chenille, Tinsel and Ombre, LIADIES' MANTLE AND SHAWL DEPARTMENT. i . In thtime, more talent and more effort have been put forth to secure the leading Department we have excelled, if possible, all former seasons. More noveltiee at_the very lowest figurescommencing from $1 to $38. SF'ECIALI- TIES.—tBlack Beaver Mantles, Black Beaver Dolmans, Fawn and Hat Cloth Mantles', Ruesian Dog Mantles. These are direct importations from France, England ant, Germany. These Goods only require to beseen to be appreciated. On acc tint of my stock being so large, purchasers can rely on securing a fit at any pr oe. • See my Mantle Ornaments. I have a stock not shewn west of Toronto!. SHAWLS.—Checked, Striped, Plain, Honeycomb, Tartans, Camel's Hair, Chenille, Scotch all -wool Longs, and Greys and Tartans. WOOL GOODS.—A beautiful lot of Wool Goods, all new and well -selected, L all th leading novelties. ' FUR DEPARTMENT. • I Of Ft4r Goods I hold an unusually large and. choice stock, embracing the most tylish roduetions of all the leading manufacturers. • CARPET AND BLANKET DEPARTMENT Those requiring Carpets would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing. pecial Value in Tapestry all -wools and Hemps. See my stair carpets; linens nd crumb cloths. BLANKETS.—See my Bed Blankets, see my horse Blankets, ee my Comforter rid be convinced that I have the beet value in the market.. READY-MADE CLOTHING. In this Department, always receiving my goods direct from manufacturers ,nd selecting them early in the season, I am now better prepared than ever to er value unequalled elsewhere. My stock comprisee Men's, Youths' and oy's OvIercoats and Ulsters. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Suits at all prices and 1E68. 1y Men's Suits far surpass all others in the market for quality, price_ nd styli. See my Scotch Tweed Suits cut in the latest styles, the very nobbiest eds. anade Tweed Suits all patterns and prices. Worsted Suits—a large nd vari d 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- ing inc reased to such an enormous extent, I found. it necessary to also make big additio n to my usual fall buying in Furnishing Goods. Full lines in White, Regatt a, Oxford and Flannel Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs, Ties, Braces, Socks, Gloves, c., all the latest importations of the English and American markets. 4 MEN'S WOOL UNDERCLOTHING. Just op ned 105 dozen Undershirts and Drawers- in Canadian and Scotch, Wool an Union, from 45c to $2. All the Scotch C Goods sh HATS AND CAPS. latest novelties in Christy Stiffs, Wool snd. Fur Felts, Silk Caps,. ps, Fur Caps, and everything new in this department. My Fur uld have your attention. Call and compare prices. BOOTS AND SHOES. This Ih13partment, like all others in the House, is packed with everything that is stylish, reliable and that -tends to increase the comfort of the wearer. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Long Boota and Shoes in endless variety. Ladies', Misses' and Chil en's Shoes in every material at all prices. Don't fail to see these goods bef e purchasing. All other Departments, as usual, felly asserted. HIGHES PRICE PAID FOR FIRST-CLASS TRADE, AND bON'T FOR- - ET MY FlVel PEA CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. INSPECTIN INVITED WHETHER PURCHASING OR NOT- NO TROUBLE TO • SNOW GOODS. Wir Corner olf Main and Market Sheets. NEAT YOUR HOUSES THOROUGHLY CHALLENGE HEATER HICKORY RADIANT HOME STOVES. They have the best known improve- ments for saving fuel and labor of any similar stoves in this market. CALL AND SEE THEM AT JOHN KIDD'S, MAIN ST-, • SEAFORTH. INSURANCE AGENCY General Fire, Marine, _Life and Ac- cident Insurance Agent, Convey- ancer, Appraiser, Btc., MAIN ST., SEAFORTH. • ONLY FIRST-OLASS, prompt paying companies represented. All kinds of risks effected at lowest current rates on all kinds of property. Special attention devoted to Marine insurance, Insurances effected on farm property in the "Gore District," of Galt,establish- over 43 years, at from .62i- to 1 per cent., cash, for three years. Cheaper than any mutual com- pany m existence. The following- companies represented, viz.: London& Lancashire; England; Northern, England; Scott' b Imperial, Scotland; British America, Toronto.; !Royal Canadian, Mon- treal; Gore District, Galt; Canadian Fire dr Marine Hamilton; Alliance, Hamilton; Toronto Life; (Life), Toronto; Travellers, Life and Acci- dent, Hartford, Conn. Agent for the Canada Permanent Loan and Savings Company, Toronto. Money loaned at 6 per cent. on real estate. Agent for the State Line Steamship- Company, sailing between New York and Glasgo Flint Cabin, I $60 to $75; Second Cabin $40 Steera.ge, $28. Return tickets issued good fora months. W. N. WATSON, Main Street, Seaforth. Office, Camp- bell's Block, opposite the Mansion Hotel. SIGN OF THE CIRCULAR SAW. Cow Chains, all Kinds & _Patterns. CROSS -CUT SAWS. Hanlan, Diamond, Lance, Improved Champion, &c. _ TITE BEST AND CHEAPEST LOT EVER OFFERED IN SEAFORTIL CRAIN SCOOPS, SPADES & SHOVELS, And all descriptions of Hardware Cheaper than. ever offered in Seaforth before at WM. ROBERTS04,7 & Co.'s Sign of the Circular s&w. THE RED MILL, SEAFORTH. SCLATER & DOLPHIN Have got tbe Bed Mill in full working order and are now prepared to do GRISTING AND CHOPPING On the shortest notice, and they guarantee a good artic' le. Parties if they desire can receive .Flour in Exchange for their Wheat - it they do not want to wait to get theirown wheat ground. N'ionr and Reed always ell hand for sale. 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