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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-11-11, Page 2allsdamsanImmolammuumonenmimmun „ . eeaa-eeaeueea.atea -,-....e.e-a-,eae--4,---...exesteerereee- ' 7-eeeeeeeee---0-e--e-ereleaceeekaeae,,aeae -ealae,„.. - _ LORIMER AND WIRE. A. c4pNTnJED STOBL ..11* ix! me CITAPT 8 —Continued/. He would have left the room, but Claire stop hum Sho. haal listened to him at first in utter amazelnent, but aa hie full in voice and atr contest was eyee met his anang dawned teem her, ength returned; still the o unequal. Her fearless s she spoke. "You must listen to me, Barry. This e. That note was from t from Mr, Delapierre; pect to see I him. I meet her.” ' is head. "Don't t y to laire. I have .the tete • there is no si 'eater°, but I know the handwriting. Midi. Bartlett ' was here when I came ho e, and knesv nothing of your move s." 'Barry, do refuse to believe me when I tell 3 OU hat I thotight that is all a raista' your sister, n did not e went there t He shook brave it out, en you note was fro voice was ste figure erect a "I do. I h pater sister ?" Claire's dy now,- aud her alight d firm. Ivo no longer an -faith in your assertions." He turnedfrom her. dAre you g ing away ? ' "I am goin to the library Until din- ' wide ready. You have no time to spares and co4Le in for me: We must be careful no i." He laughed,bitterly. tielairet eyes flashed fire.. "Do you ex eat rae to g4 down to dinner ?" "I do. Ora private qusirriels must not be trumps ed. to the wodld." "Barry, I d I deserve' this. You are very unju t to me.' I "I think I ave shownyen every -consideration. My first impulse was to part with yo ; lent I thtteett public scandal, and y u are so siery young. But what occurred this aftdrnoon roust never be- repea ed. Think df yourself if you have no fe linfor me.' "And you t ink me cape ge of living g here auspecte e "Your own =duet made Me snspi-. Cions. Let us j have donewith this. You are exeiti g yourself for no pur- pose. Nothin that you can Urge can alter my convi tions or in*, o inion of you. I have t Lought of :eve y excuse that could be 1 ade for your and let them influence me in my i denision. 1 will hear :ao ra re." He left the r om. °laird leaked the door and. stood for some Minutes with her face hidde it her ilani'led Her €. helplessness st palled her; the pc wer of thinking se med gone. The deck striking five dr w her attention. Bet fifteen minutessince she had been so happy, and DON she was Barry's wife The 'thought was mad - muff froaa the floor er handkerchief, with rctonograan, and her only in name. darting, - She lifted her and took out its ;embroider° silver purse. , his was Barry's gift,and the money in it was his. She laid it on the ta,ble, pat her wateh and en- gagement ring With it, then hesitated a moment with her hot fingers on the heavy wedding ring. "Why should I wear it ?" he- said bitterly, and softly drew it off. The diamonds in the -costly trinkets gleam- ing in the bl ze of the chandelier, seemed to mock her as she turned away. She a locked the dor, and went quickly d wn - the broad stairs. The halls were empty; the sound of -merry voices Ai I came from th lower rooms. it was e, simple thing to open the heavy dootalbut e, sense Of utter desolation cam over her when she shut it and st d alone in the- cold, darkening scree C AYTER X. PASSIN TILE RUBICON. More than an hour after M s. Pen- nnagton° was surprised to see Claire come into her room, looking excited and speaking wi dly. have come back to you, aunt YOT1NVill believe me I" Having cried Out her passion in her aunt's arms, she told the story of her troubles without sparing or defending herself. "It will be elle right, Claire," said her aunt, kissing het. "Mr. Lorimer will find out hie mistake. Claire's eyes sparkled. "You do not d@ubttme, arta ?4 "Nothing cold make me doubt you, "If Barry only loved me fas you do, auntie r' my pet." "Yon left woi4 where you were go- ing ?" said. Mrs. Pennington, as ; Claire took off her hat nd furs. "No, I did not; but he will; know where I ara." "I will write a once, Claire. l'here's a boy in the house who often rims of messages for me I will tell him to wait for an ansiver ; if he /idea both ways he will be beak; within two hours." . ddris. Penningt n left the rocen, and 1: Claire" threw erself on thel sofa. thoroughly exhat sted. sure my note will bring Mr. Lorimer," said rs. Pennington com- ing back and speaking with affected gaiety. "The gir is bringing oir tea up here ; I tho lght you looked too worn out to go d wustairs." 1 ; "I am, tired, 8.T nt. -I ate very little to day, and I waTh ed to Ninth , street and baok, and. th n down here." "0Claire! ho fooliah ; there were stagesparunning, and you had oney with you." "No, I liadn'ti—not a cent i How could I use his Money after h had spoken, to me so rtielly ? I evoud,not touch it. Oh ! n4; if I am to be noth- ing to him, I will! take nothing from him." "Claire, have you left your ring ? What will he thi k of yon ?" "He cannot thi k worse of me, aunt. His words were b d enough, but 1 can- not deseribe his v ice and the way he booked at me, so left the ring with the other things. It h d lost all its charms. You knew Opheli 's words: .Rich gifts wax poor when gi ers prove unkind."' "Men are inc siderate," said Mrs. Pennington. “B t, Claire, yon must stop crying." "Oh, ! it I coed' cry this weight off my heart. But, auntie, I controlled myself till I got Nora to you." The messenger ante at last, a stout, good natured 18 . hag boy, in ough clothes, holding a, worn cap in hie red hands. He stoo awkwardly within the docar answer' g, but - volunteering no rerctarks. "Did you see th gentleman ?" asked Mrs. Pennington. "Yes, 'm, and I ve him the note." "And the ans err Claire ' said faintly. "He said. there was none." claire turned away her Lead. "Where. did you see him r asked i andeseereire4ageeeenete THE HURON EXPOSUOR. MIn111•1111111111111111MMIMS. elliallIMMIMENIMINIIMInneessumisene Mrs. Pennington, determined to something more definite. "In the hall, ma'am ; he came d the stairs." "And he read the note ?" "Yes, 'm, right under the gas-ligh "Did you see any one else ? W there people in the parlors ?" Jacob shook his head. "I only hini and the other gentleman w opened the door." "I shall go to -morrow, Claire,and what he has to say," said Mrs. P nington when the boy gone. "It will don() good,, " Claire said ; when morning came she was eager know if Barry had become more jus her. Left to herself, the events of previous day forced themselves on mind, and by degrees she realized importance of the step she had ta Yet she did not regret it. Her won ed pride was not theatrongest influe controllink her. Barry's reflection her father was more bitter than a thing he had said to her, for she there to defend herself. She thou that she could never forget -or forgive Mrs. Pennington _came back th oughly disappointed. "Yes, I saw him," she said, in seas to Claire's eager look. "We had a 1 talk about you. He is a most inc prehensible man. His anger is many-sided that there is no reason with him. He is furious with you leaving the house, and insists on y going pack at once. Only he and sister !know you are out of it t made Some excuse for you last nig He seems more concerned for what m be said than for you, and expects to you at Mr. Bartlettat when he g home this evening." "He cannot mean it, aunt." "Yes, he does. He says it is his d to protect you, and yours to stay w him, even if all lode is ended betwe yon. He said a great deal about t duties of married people, and I to him that a man ought to believe wife's word. Then he gave me his count of your interviews with Mr. De pierre. . But I could not comprehe his ,jealonsy, and I told him that yo feeling for Mr. Delapierre had alwa been dislike. Still I could see th what I said made no impression, a that irritated me. Then his co manner and his entire belief in hims were unbearable. He wouldn't adm that he was harsh in his judgment, even that he had judged you witho hearing you. I told him he waa, entir y mistaken in his —estimate of yo character, and. he said. that on th point his mind was fully made u Perhaps I have done more harm tha good. Of One thing I am satisfied, does not understand you. He bega and ended the discussion by saying th you must go back at once." "To do that is to admit that I a fluty. I cannot, will not do it." "I told him so, Claire. 'But he sai Chat after you had considered the ma er coolly he was sure you would se ropriety of doing as he says." "And that is his opinion of mci" "Claire, what can yon do ? I canno dvise you. If he were less stern, les mire of his own justice, I should sa o back' and try by every means to alte is opinion of you, But he is so fixe n his convictions and so hard on yo hat I fear your life would be very un Davy." "I don't doubt his sincerity, aunt nt I cannot accept the pogition ffers me. What, live with .him o ufferseace—let him support'me as atter of duty ! I should despise my if and end by hating him. This i leery, but that would be'degradation. "This is far more serious than bought, Claire ; but 'consider it from oth sides before deciding. You ar oung to be in such a sad position." "But you, aunt,—yon are willing t ave me ? Yon do not doubt me ?" "Willing? - 0 Claire !" "Then we will think—try to think— at I never left you. I don't - thin arry will miss me ranch. I knew d not satisfy him." Having made her decision, Claire ex ted herself to forget what might hav en. After some days Mrs. Penning n went again to Mr. Bartlett's and ought away Claire's few possessions he picture was restored to its panel d Claire took up her old duties ; bu t with -her old light-heartedness, for e was haunted by a memory and a pe that at times made her restless d excitable. *, But the winter passed d the early epring, and Barry neither me nor wrote. She grew passive nn - ✓ her conviction of being cruelly onged. Mrs. Pennington's even disposition, which trivial annoyances made no -preesion, was soothing, and had an conscious influeace on Claire. "Yon have not played. or sung to me months, Claire," said Mrs. Penning - n one,night, observitig that Claire d shut her book and fallen into a sad ere. 'I don't feel as if I shall ever care to sing again, aunt. What is 'the use of it ?" "You did not speak so a year ago, Claire." "I had a motive then ; I thought it pleased— How dull life is, deprived of all aim and ambition 1" "I always liked to hear your voice, dear. It would please me very much if you Would practise again. Take a still higher motive for cultivating your tal- ents—look on them as gifts that it is your duty to make the best use of." S� Claire recommenced her -favorite studies, and found them more satisface tory than ever; from the fact that her mind and views had been enlarged by some of her late experience. hear own t." ere see hat see en - but to t to the her the ken. nd-: rice on ny- was ght it. or- wer ong OM - SO ing for our his hey ht. ay see oes uty ith en he ld his ac- la- nd ur ys at nd ol elf it Or nt Ur at p. n he 11 at m d. t - y r a 11 a 5) 1 it h li 0 se k little children in the house with and her happiest hours were s joining in their games and tri duties. Within a mile of the farmhouse the little town of Riverford. It been steadily growing in popularit some years, and this season the h were crowded. People quitted fashionable resorts td enjoy its fin te air and picturesque scenery, and C aire often heard familiar names among the new arrivals. The boarders n4ade amusement for the natives round abut. Their picaics, walking parties, straw rides, fishing excursions, hops, and Ni masquerades were hotly discussed by people of whose existence they l ere blissfully ignorant. 1 Little that was questionable escaped comment. litiirg, Boland, While she . 'nared her aplea, mentally figured the cost of the dre ses worn at the last ball, and wondere the way city folks wasted time money. At her table Claire heard stranger described, and 0116 nig cousin having come to tea, Mrs. Bart- lett, of New York, was discussed the hot biscuits and golden butter. She had at once taken a promi place in the coterie at the hotel. joined in every amusement, dressed quisitely, and was even going to take part in a play. "Who is that gentleman that w upon her so much ?" asked Mrs.13o1 as shedisappeared in the pantry to some bread. "Oh! that is her brother. Some he hidden invalid wife, and others that he is divorced and looking out another one. I can tell you the yo ladies down to the Rutland were fli ing with him last night. He is the dancer in the house. I saw him w ing the piazza with that dark girl fr Baltmore. She was looking up in eyes, and he was bending over her a there wasn't another woman in world. He went back to the city day; expects to come up every Sat day, I believe." Happily, Mrs. Boland's four child required attention, and Claire's p face escaped notice. "Shall we go away, aunt ?" she s When Mrs. Pennington had returned her seat on the porch. "Only think I should meet him !" "That is likely, Claire; and don't believe all hear. Gossips like to exaggerate." One cool afteraoon in the middle the week the children asked Claire go with them in search of berries. T way led through woods and swam round, and having put on strong sla nd a broad ha, and looped her mus dress over a short skirt, she was rea or the long reelable. It was a me ttle party, the boys carrying sticks rotect them from imaginary snak nd the girls provided with cover &diets for the ripe berries. "If we can't find enough berries an stop at Jones' and bay peache aid Lillie Boland. "How far is Jones' from here ?" ask laire, "Oh I a long, long way ;" and th emembering Claire's fancy, "but it pretty walk. The wild flowers hick in the hedges, there's a spring ater that bubbles up between t ocks, and Wild Fall is only a f teps from there in the woods." "Then let Us go," cried Claire. So they went fearlessly into the a oods, treading damp, narrow pa nshing aside the tangled underb us nd sitting down to rest under the i °electd branches, through which t ina's rays never penetrated. Clei oticed that they spoke in underton while in the sombre woods, but once he sunny road beyond. their voic ose again in merry jests and laught t length they came to the sloping al a high hill, over which the blackber ushes ran wild, bearing quantities pe fruit. The baskets were so led, Claire picking the berries ger as the others, and, having s while on the rocks and admired t ew, they set out on their return ay of Wild Fall. The road from t 11 to the fall was seldom traverse rass grew in the wagon -ruts, a d ood ferns and wild flowers rose i ick clusters in the hedges. Of the e e children gathered great bunches o corate the rooms,- andClaire filled h r ndkerchief with bulbs for the garde Thus Wien, they reached the sprin d, having refreshed themselves wit ice-cold water, they found a narro th leading to the fall. After follo g its windings some distance, they me out on a broad, grassy plateau aded by overhauging rocks and wide - reading trees. Opposite to them tle rivulet came dashing over th' llside, and, falling into the dee asm at the edge of the plateamfornte most picturesque cacade. Th °leery Was wild in the extrerae, an O stillness broken only by the rush of the water. Out of the fissures i e moesy rocks peeped tiny ferns o quisite forms, glistening with spray d a few delicate harebells nodded i O pleasant breeze. Charmed beyond expectation, Clair nd a grassy seat and- admired in si ce. But the children soon gre ed, and, leaving their treasures i ✓ care, they set off in search of pin es and. acorns. olitude in such a place was enni anting. Claire threw aside her hat d rested her head against a grea e, enjoying the touch of the coo ay on her face and hands. Earth and sky joined their sweetest in-, ences to seothe and delight. But ught was electric, and recalled a daY a year since when she had lingered igbt.of the cataract at Niagara and ispered her impressions to Barry. heavy footfall, under which the lea,ves: and branches rustled and, eked, made her turn her head., and ing to her feet with a startled cry. en she and Barry looked at each er in silent surprise. His gray hui4- suit, bag and gun accounted for Iiis earance. How well he looks !" nght Claire: "how happy withent !" This is an unexpected meeting 1" he at last. Yes, I am here with Aunt Estelle." took her hat and flowers from the nd and was turning away. Barry e nearer to her on the narrow eau. want to speak to you, Claire," he resting his gun against a rock, and ently preparing for a short stay the pretty waterfall. (To 6e Continued.) a nt 58 had for tels ore at and ach t, ith ent he ex - .its nd, cut 11 a a A of ri fil ea a vi hi th th de ha an its pa in ca sh sp lit hi eh a se th ing th ex an th fon len tir he 0011 ch an tre spr air flu tho not in s wh A dry cra spr Th oth ing apt) tho me gg said gg She grOU cam plat "I said evid near th di er be to br an no sh ho an an ca de wr 011 ins un for t( - ha reit In june their monotonous existence was interrupted. Ms. Pennington's health, never too good, began to fail rapidly, and a cheap of air was ordered by her physician. He knew of pleas- ant rooms in a farmhouse near an in- land town, where they could enjoy mountain air and scenery. He advised them to remain away until November, a prospect that horrified Mrs. Penning- ton and delighted Claire, who had a passion for country ranables. .CIIIPTER XI. SURPRISED. —Once recovered from the fatigue of travelling, Mrs. Pennington's health be- gan to improve, and. the effect of the change was still more apparent in Claire's looks and spirits. She made no secret of her satisfaction. Every- thing was new, and therefore charming. Nothing esdaped her keen senses, from the wild flower in the hedge to the daily labors of the farmer and his men. For the first time in her life she - had ay ay for ng rt. est lk- om his if he to- r - en le id, to if ot 011 of to es in ry to gg 11, is re of s, 10 re 98 11 a r. Le 11 3' • PORK -PACKING DULL.—Pork-packing is very dull in Cincinnati on account of the high prices of holed. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. pROPEBTY FOR SAL—For Sale, on easy terms, that desirable reeidence on James Street owned by Mr. George Dent. Enquire of J. S. PORTER, Sea forth. 681 VOR SALE.—For Sale a first class 'Planing 'L. Mill, nearly new and in good running order, situated in the flourishing Town of Seaforth, W111 be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of SECORD, CO S SENS & CO.,Goderich , Ont. 1WELLING HOUSE 1N SEAFORTH FOR SALE—For sale cheap, a comfortable and ing commodious Iihe house contains parlor, din ix•ame dwelling house on South Main street. room, kitchen and four bed -rooms, and plenty of water, and has in connection an excellentgarden. There is also a good stble. It is within five minutes walk of the butiness part of the town. Apply to JOSIAH WATISON, Proprietor. 723 Ta OUSE AND LOT IFOIL SALE — For Sale, tel- that. desii able prop qty on North Main Struet, formerly owned and ocleupied by the lute James Sp arling ; there is a frteme house containing six rooms end kitchen, with pantry, bedroom and w oodshed ; a good cellar, also hard and soft w ater ; there is one acre oi land with a frontage of Si rode; there is a goal young bearing orchard; It is one of the most desirable proverties in Sea - forth. Apply to JAM]S SPARLLNG, Blyth, or JOHN S. WALSH or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 VARM FOR SALE.—For sale the west half of -I- Lot 7, on the 6th Concession of Tuekersmith, H. R. S., containing 50 acres of choice l land; on the place is a frame barn nearly lie*, a young bearing orchard; good well and pnmp ; 18 acres of all wheat sown, about 8 acres of bush; is within 4 f miles from the town of Seaforth on a good gravel road. This is one of thebestpropertiesin the township, and 'All be sold cheap. For fuether particualrs apply to the proprietor, on the premises, or if by letter to Seaforth P. O. GEO. 0NK. 674x4- t i ti' ARM IN MORRIS FOR SALE—South half of Lot 25, Concession 8, Morris, containing 100 acres, 75 of which are ckared and 60 free from stumps. The timbered land is good hard- wood. The land is well fenced. There are 20 ecresof fall wheat. There is a comfortable home, bank bars with stablieg underneath, and other good buildings. A bearing orehno d ef about two acres, and good well. Is aithin two and a half miles of the village of Walton and 5 miles from Brusels. It is as good a farm as there is in the township and will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to 'Walton P. 0. WM. GARVIE, Pro- prietor. 723 • _ TARM FOR SALE—The uorth half of Lot 26, A.: Lot 27, and the eaet halt of Lot 28, °enema- s ion 4, L. R. S., Tuckeremith ; 200 acres for sale in one parcel, or two of 160 acres and 60 acres r espectively ; first-class buildings, good fencee, and orchard; the land is in a good state of ' culti- vation is well watered, and is well situated as to r oads,&c. Any person wanting a good farm, in a good locality, will do well to look at this one be- fore buy ing elsewhere. For particulars andterms apply to JAMES -LAWRENCE & BROTHER on the premisee, or to MESSRS. McCAUGHEY & HOLMESTED, Barristers,Seaforth. 672 VARM FOR SALE—For Sale Cheap, as the Proprieior ts going to Dakota, south hal/ of Lot 1, Coecession 13, Hullett, containing 75 a ores, all clear( d and in a good state of cultiva- tion, being nearly free from stumps underdrain- d and well fenced; there is a good log house, first class tram° barn and other necessary out- buildings; a good bearing orchard and plenty of w ater ; it isten milefrom Seaforth, on a good g raver road, ond convenient to schoolohurchand post office; the land is equal to any in Ontario. Also the south part of the south half of Lot 1, Concession 12, Hullett, containing 25 acres, all well timbered. These two -places will be sold s eparately or together. Apply on the premises or to Harlock P. 0. 'WILLIAM SMITH, Proprie- tor. 704 1.4-1ARM FOR SALE—Lot No. 7, in the 4th Con - A: cession, 11.11. S., of Tuckersmith, 100 acres, the estate of the late James Chesney; 90 acres cleared and under =Diation, balance timbered with beech maple elm &c. Good brick house 14 storeys high, 26 by 36. • Frame barr and cow stable on stone foundation, also frame stable, and good orchard. The lot is well watered, well fenced and is in a good state of cultivation. For particulars apply on the premises, or to the un- dersigned. MoCAUGHEY & HOLMESTED, Solicitors. Seaforth. 710-1 f VARM IN PifaCILLOP FOR SALE—For sale the a: north part of Lot 15, ire the 14th Concestion of Maintop, containing 50 acres, 45 of which are ceared, and the balance timbered with hardwood. There are good buildings, good orchard and two never failing wells of water. The whole is well fenced, free frem stumps and well underdrained. There are 17 acres of fall wheat. Also the west half of the north half of Lot 10, on the 14th Con- cession, containing 46 aeree, of which 25 are cleared, and some chopped and the balance good timber. Gieed log house and stable, and all well fenced. These farms will be sold together or separately, and a bargain -will be given of the last named. Also a lot of cedar and telegraph posts for sale cheap: Apply to the proprietor on the premises or to Walton P. 0. JAS. CAMPBELL, Proprietor. • 724 • -RAW& TUCKERSMITH FOR SALE — For Sale Lot 28, Cot cession 3, L. R. S., Tucker - smith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation, and nearly all underdraineda The balance is timbered with hardwood. Theta is a good brick house with el splendid cellar, and first-class frame barns, stables and outbuddings. A large-orchatd. of first-classi fruit trees, and plenty of water There is abeut 120 rods of board fence. Ie within miles of Brucefield on the Great Western Rail- way, and 6 miles from Seaforth on the Grand Trunk, with gravel roads leading to each p ace. There are 17 acres of fall wheat. This is as good and comfortable a farm as there is in the County of Huron, and will be sold cheap and on eaey terms. Apply on the premises or to Brueefield P. 0. ALEX. LIVINGSTONE. 724 1,;PLENDID FARM IN McKILLIT FOR SALE. "J Lot No. 34, Cone.eseion 14, McKillop, contain- ing 55 acres, 50 acres of -which are cleared and under cultivation the balance is \veil timbered. There is a large ;rune barn, stable, sheds and good log house, also a young bearing' orchard. The farm is well fenced, free from stumps and maderdrained, with a never failing spring creek running through it. It is within 3 miles of Walton; 7 from Blyth and the same from Brus- sels, and. 11 from Seefottb, with a gravel road' running to each place. It is an excellent farm and will be sold cheap, as the proprietor is going to Dakota.. The adjoining 50 acres can aleo be bought reasonable. Apply on the premiees to the proprietor or to Walton P. 0. EDWARD RYAN, Walton P. 0. 712 ARMS FOR SALE—Being South half of Lots No. 39 and 40, first concession, ToWnship of Morris, County of Huron, containing 100 acres of good land, 85Acres cleared, 15 acres under hard- wood bush, and 15 acres of the above under fall wheat, the whole farm being well fenced. A good frame' bern40x60 : stable and other outbuildings all complete; likewise a stone house, frame kitchen and woodshed attached. Over 100 fruit trees bearing fruit, all of a superior quality,. Terms of sale will berated° known by applying to P111 Ell HILL,-Proprietoe, or to the Post Mastee, Bluevale. ALSO A FABM OF 50 ACRES — Being swath half of Los 38, first concession of the township of Morris, containing 50 acres of good land, 35 acres cleared, 15 acres partl 36 cleared and under. pastur age, and a good frame tern 32x40; likewise &tune stable complete, as well as a frame hduse and kitchen well finished. A nice young 1-: bearing orchard and 2 stone wells. Terms of sale made known by applying to the above named: PETER HILL, Proprietor, or -Post Master, Bluevale. Both places being well situated, 7 miles from Brussels, 2 miles from Bluevale, and 6 miles front Wingham ; schools end churches 1 mile. Soil of a rich good clay loam. 725-2 MONEY. MONEY TO LON—I am prepared to lend -.L• money at 6 per cent. intereet, payable year- ly. Principal at the end of term. Private Fund. In English and French China we show one of the largest and best assorted JAS. H. BENSON. ' 726 stocks that can be found outside the cities. Motto goods, Majolica ware, Desert sets and Jugs in Great Variety. ANTED—The sum of $1,0e0 for three years. Interest, six per cent. per annum, payable yearly. End class seem ity. For particulars apply to M. P. HAYES, eeaforeh, or to Mc- CAUGHEY & HOLMESTED. 112-11 NOVEMBER 11, 1881. DUNCAN & DUNCAN ARE SHOWING Fashionable Dress Goods Imported Direct. A Very La/rye Stock of Cloth Dress Goods---Neto--From 15c Up. SERGE, DIAGONALS AND REPP DRESS GOODS IN -ALL THE NEW SHADES. SEE OUR STOCK OF ALL -WOOL FRENCH DRESS GOODS, Acknowledged by all to be the Finest Goods ever shown in this Town. ALLDESCRIPTIONS OF FASHIONABLE AND NEW DRESS TRIM- MINGS—ALL TO MATCH. VELVETEENS— BLACK AND COLORED EMBOSSED VELVETEENS, the Newest Goods Out -15 shades Of color. We can match any shade of Dress Goods. These Goods are the very latest styles worn in England and France. BLACK SILK FRINGES— We are ahowiag the very Newest Styles, imported direct from London and Paris. Our Stock is large and all new. Silk Fringes from 25c to 62.50 per yard. MANTLES— We are showing the largest and cheapest stock of Mantles and Ulsters this season. We purchased those goods from the manu- facturers in England, and every one is at the Lowest Price. Ladies' Mantles from $2 to l5;adhildrens' 'Meters from 750 up; Ladies' Ulsters from $1.50 to $6 each. Wool and Paisley Shawls at all prices, and will snit old or young. FURS -- A full assortment of New Furs in Ladies' Mink, Seal, South Sea and French, Persian Lamb and Russian; also, Men's and Boy's Caps in Persian Lamb, Seal, Beaver, Otter, gto. Call and Examine the Best Value in this Line of Goods in, Huron.. DUNCAN ik DUNCAN, IMPORTERS, SEAFORTH. GREAT BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS THIS WEEK --AT---- Hoffman Bros.' Cheap Cash Store. Seaforth ALSO, FULL STOCK OF ALL SORTS OF WOOLLEN GOODS, SUMAS CLOUDS, SCARFS, SQUARES, HOODS, OPERA SHAWLS, MITTS, CUFFS, CAPS, BLANKETS, YARNS, FLANNELS, TWEEDS, SHAWLS, &ea &c., due Call and See for Yourselves. Ho Trouble to Show You Goods. REMEMBER THE ONLY CHEAP CASH STORE CA KDNO'S BLOCK. HOFFMAN BROTHERS, Seaforth. WORTH READING AND REMEMBERING. WILSON &YOUNG'S CROCKERY TRADE Being the oldest and largest eiockery house in Seaforth,we make it a point to keep up to the times in all branches. In our selectiou this season we have entered exte nsively into ivory ware, and printed and decorated goods, -hich have become very popular and, are in growing demand, being ,both ornamental and useful. We have Breakfast, Dinner and Tea Sets complete, still maintain taining full assortments in China and Granite ware. In White Granite we are selling the best quality in 44 piece Tea Sets for$goods are sold every day by other -l. oases for $3 and $3.50. 2.In 0TheToiletsameSets,Cups and Saucers, Plates, Vegetable Dishes, and everything else in this line equally low. CHINAWARE. GLASSWARE. Our stock of Glassware is very complete. ODD PIECES WE ARE MONEY—A. G. McDOUGALL is authorized to sELLING AT HALF PRICE th make room for new goods. Fruit Jars lend money at 6i per cent. on ruortgage,yr a specialty. A fall assortment of Lamps and Lamp Goods. any amount, and for any number of years ; inter- est charged or I y on the unpaid principal. leTo commigsion cberged. .Apply atthe Store of A. G. McDougall & Co. 678 $100000.00 TO LOAN on Security, of Beal Estate for any tem of years not exceeding twenty, at 6 per cent. per annum; No Commit- sions ; TLe whole of the principal money may be repaid at any time on giving six months' notice, or anysnm not exceed- ing one-fourth may be paid at the close of each year wither:itnotice, interest ceasing from the time of payment; Loam( effected promptly. OFFICE — Victoria Square, Seaforth. HILT, 700 The Bulk of Our Goods We Import _Direct AND AVOID BUYING GOODS AT COMBINATION PRICES Among Wholesale Houses. . We invite the public to call and examine for them- selves, and compare prices, and if they do not find things as we represent they don't need to buy. Goods guaranteed as represented or money refunded. Re- member the Right House,—SCOTT'S BLOCK, MAIN STREET, WILSON & YOUNG, Seaforth, HEAT YOUR ROUSES TROROHNLY BY USING THE CHALLENGE HEATER HicKaleY or 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. SEAFORTH INSURANCE AGENCY WM. N.WATSON General Fire, Marine, Life and Ac- cident Insurance Agent, Cottvey- ancer, APpraiser, Btc., ONLY FIRST-CLASS, prompt paying companies represented. Al, kinds of risks effected at lowest current rates on all kinds of property. Special attention devoted to Marine insurance. insurances effected on fax property in the "Gore District," of Galt,establish- over 43 years, at from 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; Scottish Imperial Scotland; British America, Toronto; Royal Canadian, Mon- treal; Gore District, Galt; Canadian Fire & 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 estte. Agent for the State Line Steamship Company, saiMng between New York and Glasgow. First Cabin $60 to "75 ; Second Cabin $4.49 ; Steerage, $26.1. Return tickets issued good for 12 months. W. N. WTsorf, Main Street, Seaforth. Office, Camp- bell's Block, opposite the Mansion Hotel. SEAFORTH BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. WM. LOGAN. CHIEF ATTRACTION NOW IS CUSTOM WORK 4 Under the Management of MR. A. i/IIJ RRAY. CALL AND G -ET A GOOD NEAT BOOT & SHOE MADE. WM. LOGAN. 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