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THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
RIMER AND WIFE.
A CONTINUED STORY.
CRAMER xv.—Continued.
Th e was a siekly smell of cooking
preva4ling the premises, and ineXe&B-
Ing& they ascended. Sounds- of voices,
mingl d With the whirr of znaohlues,
from` the roorate and petals of
hor$, drunken laughter at times sa-
luted heir ears. At length Miss 'Hor-
an ta ped at a door on the top story.
It *a opened by a tall, thin young wo-
man. ith pinched features and 'rbund
shod ern. She held out her hand with
a fain smile and looked with surprise
at Cl *re.
th.er, here is Miss Horan," she
said, placing two wooden chairs near
the s all stove. A worn, faded woman
came at of a closet and put her thin,
bony 1iand into Miss Horan's.
te has left us," she whispered;
then he sat down on an old bench and
began to cry.
"Don't give way, Mrs. Seaman. I
heard ' to of your trouble, and you
know I mai -have the evenings to visit
old friends. iss Gascoigne was good
enough to conics with me. Where is
Kate gone? What made her go
away "
• "She's gone into a gentleman's board-
ing-honse in Eighth street."
"That isn't right, -What put such an
idea in her head ?"
t
11, there was an advertisement in
the pa er for a girl to do housework,
and s 'a went and got the place. I beg-
. ged he - not to go there. I told her if
she w nted to live out to go into a re-
spects. le private family; but no, she
would 't hear nor heed me,"
"Sh was dissatisfied here ?"
"Ye, she told me that she hadn't
enoug4i to eat nor clothes to keep her
warm, which was all true enough,"
natirm red the poor mother, rocking to
and fr4 and wringing her hands.
"Di4 you see the place ?" asked Miss
Horan
"I saa there yesterday," cried Mrs.
Searcia , with another burst of tears.
"Le ting her go to that hoop -skirt
factory' did all the mischief," said Nel-
lie, who had sat dowa on the floor.
"She iaet girls there older than her-
self az4l they put notions into her head,
and sh wow tired of our poverty and
Ionebriess. Yesterday she had a new
dress on and ribbons in her hair."
"0 Miss Horan! if her pool father
were o ly living. And / was doing my
best to keep his children out if evil and
bring t ein up respectable. What will
becom of her, a child of fifteen thrown
into uche temptation? This is the
curse f poverty; it drives our children
into sin ! To think how we've worked
Nellie
gone;
to ma
this is
I blam
nd I and the poor girl that's
ap early and down la.te, striving
e a living and be honest, and
he end of it all! And how can
Kate? All her life she's been
looking at want and misery. What
must I do ?"
"Yori must go to a judge and see if he
will not give you a right to 'claim her.
She isl not of age. You will want
money"—Mrs. Seaman looked up—
"and here it is. But set about this at
once. Kate must have altered very
ranch.'
'Po child, she had so little, and the
girls in the factory showed her faieties
and tol her ehe waspretty enough to
get the ."
"Of ourae, a pretty face is a curse to
a poor 1. If you, think quiet means
are 1168 1 Will see her to -morrow and
try to itke her come horne."
"If y u would do it, Miss Horan 1"
Havi g taken the address and agreed
to me -t Mrs. Seaman the next day,
Miss BE ran and Claire rose to go. They
were si era for some time after reaching
the weICome air. Claire saw only the
preaentt; Miffs Horan was considering
the future. At length she said:
"That foolish girl is on the high road
to destruction. Her mother kept her
at soh ol until a year ago. This is
hard."
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eh a place very injurious, or is
it beck se she is so young ?"
i a bad place for many reasons.
She is ]bretty, and you have no idea
what u serupuloas women keep these,
houses,j and what questionable char-
acters requent them. It is the first
step do -nward for Kate Seaman. But
someth ng must be done."
As t ey turned into Sixth Avenue
the do r of a corner store was flung
back a id several men came salt. Their
uncertahi steps and noisy laughter
aIarmei Claire, and, clinging to Miss
Horan, she, begged her to I hasten.
"There is no danger," was the encour-
aging a swer ; but at that moment one
of the Of en ran ahead of his companions
and, puting his heavy hand on Claire's
should+, mattered some unintelligible
words. 1 Miss Horan threw her arm
around Claire. Before she could scream
a. tall y anag fellow grasped the man by
the: cell r and awung him several paces.
His more saber companions caught
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him as e rose and hurried him away..
The staager turned. to Miss _Florae,
hoping hat the lady was not frightened;
but Clare had fainted.
"Wh .-:t is to be done?" asked Miss
Horan ightening her hold On the slight
figure.
ight carry her to a drug store,"
said the gentleman, raising his hat,
when iss Horan recognized Mr. Wea-
rier an explained who she was. •
"The would distress her. The 41d
air will restore her. , Poor child, how
nervou she must be !"
On 01 ening her eyes Claire met Mr.
Weitne 's anxious look. "I am so
foolish I thought I was proof against
fear," s e said, much embarrassed.
"You are quite safe. The men are
gone, a d, as usual, not a sign of a
police en." ..._.
eI glad you are going home with
us," sal Miss Horan. "I never had
such n adventure. This comes of
boastin and *being too daring. Your
appear nee was Most opportune."
"Ho can we thank you enough ?"
said CI ire faintly.
"1 a4i only too happy to have had it
imeny ower to serve you."
On r a.ohing the house Mr. Wearier
went his room, leaving Miss Horan
the ple ures of a narrator.
Mrs. Strong grew eloquent on the
subject, and again demanded the suf-
frage. I
°Thright to vote would. not give us
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the str ngth to d
defend ourselves," said
Miss 0 namings.
"I one' wish I had been in Weitner's
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place," teaid Mr. Borden.
oI s ouldn't have suspected allele
courage," said Mrs. Strong. "He looks
a effe haste."
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"He looks like a hero 1" said Mrs.
Bently, retopizing a plot for a story.
"Where is Weitner r asked some
0118.
"Gone to sketch the scene," said Mr.
Strong.
"It was all Over ii less time than it
tt9tes to describe it," .said MilE4S Horan,
"ad, beeides,_it was dark." -
""AIl the better ; he can draw upon
his imaginktion," said Mr. Borden.
- CHAPTER IVI
MISS HORAN AS A STRONG MINDBD
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At noon the next day Miss Horan
rang the bell of the Eighth Street house
and WAS admitted by a colored boy,
-who inspeeted her curiously and look-
ed doubtfully through the open door-
way of the parlor. Following his
glance, she had a view of its brilliant
carpet aud gaudy furniture, and, seeing
-that it was unoccupied, she gave him
her card and went in unasked: Using
eyes and ears with her usual acute-
ness, she noticed a suspicious -looking
table covered with green cloth in the
centre of the room, and through the
half -drawn folding doors saw a man
seated at a similar one in t4e betels
parlor. He was reading a paper, but
now and then raised his head 14 speak
to some one who was out of Miss Hor-
ran's view.
"I wis,11 you would go up for my
watch," he said, throwing aside the
paper and yawning.
"I will when I'm ready!" The gir-
lish voice startled Miss- Horan.
"When will that be? I am going
out," he said, rising.
He was tall and stout, with coarse
features and a quantity of dyed hair
about his face. His showy clothes and
several large diamonds sparkling on his
hands and shirt -bosom were suggestive
of his profession. He tarried to the
mire& over the mantel piece, and the
girl stepped in front of it, a saucy
smile lightning up her features as she
spoke.
"When I've finished dusting. You
promised me some fruit yesterday, and
you didn't bring it me."
Miss Horan's heart sank. Was this
the girl that she remembered so timid
and modest?
The man laughed, declared she
should have the fruit, and after more
coaxing Kate ran up stairs. He took
his hat atid went into the hall, where
in a fes i seconds Miss Horan again
heard the sweet voice:
"There's yoer watch Mr. Spellman;
now don't forget your promise."
It was an effort to speak coolly to the
woman -who now rustled into the room.
Mrs. Steel was small and slight, with a
colorless skin and decided Matures. At
first she waa dignified, and her appear-
s'
mice made Miss Horan suspect Mrs.
Seaman's judgment.
The moment Kate was mentioned
Mrs. Steel was quite another person.
Voice and features hardened, and her
sharp glance took ir Miss Horan's quiet
dress.
"The girl's mother has already given
us trouble. ' What is the matter? Kate
snits me and likes the place. I intend
to keep her as long as- she gives satis-
faction."
"But, Mrs. Steel, you must know the
risks that Kate is running in a situation
'like this. She is too young for it, and
the greatest kindness you can do her is
to discharge her. I will try and pro-
vide a place for her."
Mrs. Steele's face grew white.
"I don't know what you mean. I
hired the girl to wait on :me ; she has
nothing whatever to do with the board-
ers in this house."
Anxious to hear if Kate would assert
the same story, Miss Horan asked to
see her. She came in, followed by her
mother, whet had just arrived. The
girl was large for her age, and, had the
pretty coloring and freshness of early
youth. Her features were marred by
an expression of mingled cunning and
self conceit,lwhich had replaced that of
innocence. Her calico dress fitted
well, and her ribbons and cheap ear:
rings and ;breast -pin were put oiras
carefully as 'were Mrs. Steel's jet orna-
ments.' Miss Horan felt -a thrill of dis-
appointment as Kate glided past her
mother in her faded shawl and bonnet
and stood near Mrs. Steel's cliair.
"Kate," eh° said -kindly, 'if you are
able to earn; money you can do better
than this for yourself."
"Mother don't want me to leave her,
and I can't stop there any longer. It's
a poor place. I hadn't enough to eat
and I was perished with cold. Mother
has no right to stand in the way of my
being comfortable."
"Well, if you want to live out let her
find a place for you in a private family.
This is no house for you to be in."
Mrs. Seeman twisted the fringe of
her old shawl and looked from one
to the other, not trusting herself to
speak:,
"This place is respectable," said Kate
sulkily. "I like it. Mrs. Steel treats
me well. I have plenty to eat and
drink, and 1 wait on her. I have noth-
ing to do with the gentlemen. I never
speak to them. The up -stairs girl at-
tends to their rooms."
"And yOu never speak to them nor
wait on them ?" _
"No, Mies Horan I don't! It isn't
likely that .! Mrs. Steele would let me."
see. bo you positively refuse to
go home with your mother, Kate ?"
"Yes, I do 1 I've stood poyerty long
enough." She pushed back her crimp-
ed hair and rearranged the knot of rib-
bon on her- lipad.
"Your mother deserves better treat-
ment, Kate. She has done her best
for you. The least you can do is to
obey her."
"I know it isn't her fault that we're
so poor." Her features softened.
"Come home with me, Kate.. Don't
turn on me now," pleaded Mrs. Sea-
men through her tears.
Kate's lips quivered a few tears
trickled -down her round cheeks. Miss
Horan took courage. "Come, Kate,
get your clothes and go with your
mother," she said gently. "I will send
you a machine, and in a short time
you will earn a great deal more than
you ever will living out." ,
"Yes, and, die like my sister, or be
for evercomplaining of a pain in my
side like Nellie It's awful hard work,
Miss Horan. I bate it! I'd rather live
but."
"Wen, as I said before, live out if you
will, but not in a house like this."
"You cannot be much of a friend or
-you would not advise Bateto leave a
good home and go back to a cold,
wretched garret 1" exclaimed Mrs.
Steel. "Stay where you are, Kate! If
your mother cannot support you she
has no right to interfere with yam You
are doing no harm." Mrs. Steel left
the room.
Miss Horan talked and Mrs. Seaman
cried in vain. Kate weighed her bitter
experience Against creature comforts
and, ,the new sensation Of flattered
vanity, and held her ground.
"Won't you kiss me, Kate ?" asked
Mrs. Seamaii is she turned away.
Kate did it carelessly, and looked re-
lieved. Miss Horan went to consult a
lawyer, and he advised Mrs. Seaman to
appeal for the legal control of her
daughter. 'The proper measures were
to be coMmenced the next day, and as
nothing further could be done Miss
Horan went back to the store.
On her way hoine that afternoon she
met Claire oarrying a small package
wrapped in brown paper. "Here is an-
other woman going_ through the crush-
ing process," she said to herself, and
then she turned with her cheerful
smile to Claire, who brightened at
once.
- "I am glad to see you out. Are you
quite recovered from your fright r
"Yes, I hope so. I have _been walk-
ing for Some hours. But tell me, did
you succeed with the girl? Will she
go back to her mother ?"
"Not unless be is compelled. She
is weak and young, and some natures
deteriorate fast when exposed to temp-
tation. We must not judge her. Only
the poor can conceive what the poor
have to suffer. Patience and resigna-
tion are fine virtues, but all natures will
not develop them."
"What is to become of me ?" said
Claire., "I have no heart to judge
c'others, I find it so impossible to earn a
dollar. I have lost all confidence in
my own abilities. I don't know any one
thing thoroughly."
"You are rather young for that,"
said Miss Horan. laughing. "You have
years before you, I h.ope. Devote some
of them to study of some one pursuit—
whatever you have most talent for—
music, for instance. I used to hear
you sing and play before your aunt's
death."
'1 hdve no one to support me while
I study. I must pay' my board, and
my money is nearly gone, so that to
earn some at once is a necessity. To-
dayl saw an advertisement for can-
vassers for a church paper, and I went
into the office and took some copies."
"Well, and what success ?"
"None es yet. I have gone,to house
after house, but no one would subscribe.
It is so difficult to seethe people; some
send excuses, and those that come
down either don't like the paper or
they take one of a similar character."
"The publisher allows you a percent-
age on the subscription ?"
"Ye's. Do you think there is any
'prospect of earning a living this way ?"
Miss Horan looked thoughtfully.at
"I think there are women -in the city
who would do very well at it, providing
the paper was attractive and the per-
centage liberal."
"But you do not think that I am one
of them," said Claire, flushing. "I am
not qualified to get subscriptions, not
energetic enough, perhaps ?"
"Energetic is not the term. You
would wear yourself out walking, but
you could not talk people into buying the
paper. In fact, the persons who suc-
ceed as can.vaasere are unwearied talkers
and very persistent. The answer ths,t
would send you away would incite them
to fresh arguments. But don't let me
discourage yon; try it for a week and
see if there is auy money in it. Per-
haps some better mode of making a
living will be suggested to you
if you study the feminine virtue, pa-
tience." .
“Here is Mr. Weitner," said Claire,
as he approached, bowing low.
"Are you going home 2" asked Miss
Horan, as he seemed inclined to join
them.
"Yes; I stopped in here for a canvas
and some brushes."
"I was so fortunate as to meet Miss
Gascoigne," said Miss Horan. "I think
the walk home by myself the most tire-
some e;eent of the day. Are yon en-
gaged on any particular picture?"
expect to be in a day or two. I
have an order for a little landscape that
I made a study of several years ago.
An old gentleman saw it in the studio
of one of tray friends and took such a
fancy to it that he made me a very lib-
eral offer for the finished picture. Per-
haps you know him; his name is Bart-
lett. I was at his house and he has
some exquisite pictures. He has travel-
led to some purpose, for his taste is un-
questionable. He is having a little
galleryadded to his house."
"Has he a young wife—a dark hand-
some Woman, with a supercilious ex-
preesion of face? There is a Mrs.
Battlett whei cOmes to the store and
buys the most expensive things we can
make. I often wait on her to study
human nature, for she is not a happy
looking woman, although her means
seem unlimited."
"I did see a lady that answers your
description; she came into the library
while Mr. Bartlett and I were talking.
I supposed her to be his daughter,. par-
ticularly as there was a young man
sitting with her in the parlor when I
passed out. However, I shall kiioW all
about it in a week; I have an invitation
to a reception there."
Claire was very tired -when they
reached the house and quite anxious to
stay in herown room; but Miss Horan
would not hear tell of it..
"Yon will lose your health if you
give up like this! Come- with me;
listening to Mrs. Strong's arguments is
better than moping up her and fretting.
If you really intend to steed alone, you
must cease thinking of yourself and the
past, and let your thoughts go out to
the little slice of the' world that you
live in-"
Mr. Wearier also took pity on Claire's
dulness and brought a portfolio down
to the perlot The sketches gave full
scope to his descriptive powers, the
simplest becoming interesting when con-
nected with places of note and incidents
laughable or thrilling. Mr. Weitner
had the happy faculty of never growing
prolix; his quick perceptions, aided by
his artist temperament, enabled him to
choose the salient points, and fancy
clothed them in rich and expressive,
sentences. Claire was charmed and
even ventured to express a few opin-
ions that surprised Mr. Weitner and
made him think of her with still more
interest while giving him mach pleae-
ure. "She appreciated my best things,"
he said to himself.
- (To be Continued.)
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
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pROPEBT1 FOR SALE—For Sale, on easy
terms, that desirable residence on James
Street awned by Mr. Gaerge Dent. Enquire of
J. S. PORTE% Seaforth. 681
POB sam—Vor Sale a first class Planing
4; Mill, nearly new and in good running order,
situated in the flourishing Town of Seaforth;
Will be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of
SECORD,COSSENI3 & CO.,Goderieh, Ont.
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1-1WELL!NG HoUSE 1N SEA FORTH FOR
1-' 8 A LE—For sale cheap, a comfortable and
comm thous frame dwelling house on South
ic
Main s reet. The house contains parlor, dining
room, i itchen and four bed -rooms, and plenty of
water" and has in connection an excellentgarden.
There is also a good stable. It is within five
minutes walk of the business part of the town.
Apply to JoSIAH WATSON, Proprietor. 723 '
VARM IN HAY FUE SALE.—For sale Lot 28,
1: COnee138101 7, Hay, containirg 100 acres, 57
of which are c ten ed and in a gf od state; of culti-
vation. The balance hi well timbered. There are
good outbui,dings, and a brick home with good
cellar ; ale° a young orchard. There are 10 acres
of fall wheat sown. It is well situated for echools,
churches and markets, and will be Bold on eery
easy terms. Apply to DAVID RIFE, Hills Green
P. 0. JOSEPH RIFE, Proprietor. 719
-WARM FOR SALE—Valuable farm of 100 acres
for sale in the township of Tuckersmith,
County of Huron, being Lot No 4, Concession 10,
H. R. S. about 75 ures cleared and the remain-
der in good hardwood bush. Soil clay loam.
Pour and a half miles from the thieving town of
Hensall, 8 torn Seaforth and 10 from Exeter.
There is on the premises a good barn 49x56, with
stables below. A comfortable dwelling 18x26.
A young erchard.of over 50 choice young fruit
trees. Far particulars apply to JAMES BURNS,
Greenbank P. 0., Ontario County. 721
OUSE AND -LOT FOB SALE — For Sale,
L. theedebit able property on North Alain Street,
formerly owned and occupied by the late james
Sperling; there is a frame house containing etie
rooms end kitchen, with pantry, bedroom and
w oodshed ; a good cellar, also hard and soft
water; there is one acre of land with a frontage of
ei rods; there is a good youeg bearing orchard;
it is ewe of the most thee] a.ble prouerties in Sea,
forth. Apply to JAMES SPARLING, Blyth, or
JOHN S. WALSH or A. STB.ONO, Seaforth. 694
wARM .FOR BALE.—For sale the west half of
Lot 7, on the 6th Concession of Tuekersmith,
H. R. S., containing 50 acres of choice land; on
the place is a frame barn nearly new, a young
bearing orchard; good well and pump; 18 acres of
fall wheat sown, about 8 acres of bush; is within
4 miles from the town of Seaforth on a good
gravel road. This is one of thebestpropertiesin the
township, and will be sold cheap. For futther
particualra apply to the proprietor, on the
premises, or if by letter to Seaforth P.O. OrEO.
MONK. 674x4- t f
A FIRST CLASS FAM FOR SALE CHEAP, -
r -L- For Sale, Lot No. 22, Conceseion 3, L. R. S.,
Tuickersmith, containing one hundred acres of
land, about 75 of which are cleared, free from
stumps, and in a state of good cultivation ; the
balance is well timbered with hardwood; there is
a frame house and frame barn and stables; also
a young bearing orchard and splendid water; is
3 miles from Brucefield, tbe same distance from
Kippen, and 7 miles from Seaforth, all good
markets ; gravel road running past the farm, and
a school within three quarters of a mile. This is
one of the best farms in the township and will be
sold cheap. For further particulars apply to the
proprietor on the premises, or to Brucefield P. 0.
MILES McMILLAN. 725.
p ARM. FOR SALE—The north half of Lot 26,
-I: Lot 27, and theeast half of Lot 28, Conces-
sion 4, L. R. S., Tuokersmith ; 200 acres for sale
in one parcel, or two of 150 acres and 60 acres
respectively; first-class buildings, good fences,
and orchard; the land 18 111 a good state of culti-
vation, is yell watered, and is well situated as to
roads, &e. Any [onion wanting a good farm, in a
gcod locality, will do well to look at this one be-
fore bu3ing elsewhere. For particulars and terms
apply to JAMES LAWRENCE 4 BROTHER on
the promisee, or to MESSRS. McCAUGHEY &
HOLMESTED, Barristers,Seaforth. 672
FARM FOR SALE -For Sale Cheap,,as the
Proprieior is going to Dakota, south half of
L ot 1, Ctiecession 18, II ellett, containing 75
a cree, all cleared and in a. good state of cub iva-
tion, being nearly free from stumps underdritin-
e d and well fenced ; there ie a good log house,
first class frame barn and other necessary °ta-
b uildings ; a good beerieg orchard and plenty of
water; it is ten miles from Seafoith, on a good
g ravel road, ond convenieet to schoolItihurchand
p ost office; the land isnqual to any in Ontario.
Also the south part of the south half of Lot 1,
onceesion 12, Hullett, coetaaning 25 acres, all
w ell timbered. These two places will be sold
s eparateiy or together. Apply on the premises or
to Harlock Pi 0. WILLIAM SMITH, Proprie-
tor. 704
FARM FOR SALE—Lot No. 7, in the64th Con-
cession, H. R. S., of Tucaerimith, 100 acres,
the estate of the late James Chesney; 90 acres
cleared and ander culthation, balance timbered
with beech maple elto &c. Good. brick house lt
storeys high, 26 b3 86. Frame barr and cow
stable on stone foundation, also frame stable,
and good orchard. The lot is well wateredeewell
fenced and is iu a good state of cultivation:For
particulars apply on the premises or to the un-
dersigned. elp CAD G -HEY & HOLMESTED,
Solicitors. Seaforth.
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FARM IN TUCRERSMITH FOR SALE71—For
Sale Lot 28, Co cession 3, L. R. 8., Tucker -
smith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which
aro cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation,
and nearle all underdrained. The balance is
ti mbered. with hardwood. The, e is a good brick
house with a splendid cellar, and first-class frame
barns, stables end outbuldiogs. A large orchaid.
of firsteelass fruit trees, and plenty of water
There is about 120 rods of board fence. .Is within
2 miles of Bluefield on the Great Western Rail-
way, and 6 mike from Seafolth ou the Grand
Trunk, with gravel roads leadieg to each p ace.
There.are 17 awes of fell win at. This ia as good and
comfortable a 'atm as there is in the County of
Huron, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Apply on the'premises oi to Brumfield P. 0. ALEX.
LIVINGSTONE. 724
tee PLENDID FARM IN McKILLOP FOR SALE.
Lot No. 34, Conceseion 14, Mcleillop, contain-
ing 55 acres, 50 acres, of which are cleared and
under cultivation tho balance is well timbered.
There is a large .1rame barn, stable, sheds and
good log house, also a young bearing orchard.
The farm is well fenced, free from etamps and
underdrained, with a never failing spring creek
running through it. It is within e ranee of
Walton; 7 from Blyth and the same from Brus-
sels, and 11 from Seafoith, with a gravel road
running to each plow. It is an excellent farm
and will be sold cheap, ad the proprietne is going
to Dakota. The adjoining 50 acres cab also be
bought reasonable. Apply on the premises to the
proprietor or to Wa1ton P. 0 EDWARD RYAN,
-Waken P. O. 712
FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — For sale
the north half of Lot BO, Concession 8, Mor-
ris, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are
cleared, well fenced, underdrained and mostly
free from stumps. Good buildings and a eplendid
orchard. There are two wells on the place and a
spring creek iunning through it. It is situated
on the Northein Gravel Road, within two miles
of Bruseels,and 13 from Seaforth. This farm will
be sold cheap, or will be exchanged for a smaller
one. Apply on the premises or to Brussels P. 0,
ROBERT BURNS.: 725
'FARM TO RENT.—To rent for a term of years,
2: Lot, No. 8, Concession 2, Hallett, containing
100 acres, 135 of which are cleareda,nd in a good
state of cultivation. Brick house with all neces-
sary conveniences, two frame barns, stable and
shed, a young bearing orchard; four wells and
plenty of firewood. This is about as good a farm
as there is in the township, and is convenient ;to
schools, churches, markets and post office, and is
within five iniles of Seaforth and the Same from
Clinton with a gravel road leading to each place.
There are 15 acres of fall wheat and 12 acres fall
pl oWed, the balance is in grass. Apply on the pre-
mises or to A. WA i KER, Constance P. 0. 721
MONEY.
A/TONEY TO LOAN --I am prepared to lend
INA money at 6 per eeut. interest, payable year-
ly. Principal at the end of term. Private Funds.
JAS. H. BENSON. 726
WANTED—The sum of $1,000 for three years.
Interest, six per cent. per annum, payable
yearly. }list class eecu ity. For particulars
apply to M. P. HAYES, ieaforth, or to. Me-
CAUGHEY & ROLMESTED; 112-tf
MONEY -A. G. McDOUGALL is anthorized to
lend money at 64 per cent. on mortgage, for
a ny amount, and for any number of years; inter-
est charged or 1 y on the unpaid principal. No
COMMibSi011 clearged. Apply at the Store of A.
G. McDougall & Co. 678.
$1. 00 000. 00 " LOAN on Security of
Beal Eetete for any term
of years not exceeding twenty, at 6 per cent. per
annum; No Commiesions ; Tk.e 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 notice, interest ceasing from the
time of payment; Loans effected promptly.
OFFICE — Victoria Square, Seaforth. WM.
HILL. 700
TAILORING!
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DUNCAN ik DUNCAN
Would call special attention to the IMMENSE STOCK of Goods in
their Tailoring Department. Wo IMPORTED THIS SEASON
the Scotch Bannockburn Tweeds, which for style and durability cannot be ex-
celled. We have to hand full stock of Tweeds, at PRICES TO SUIT
CUSTOMERS, as well as a large lot of French and English Worsted
Coatings, which are very fine in color and finish.
Call and examine our stock. No, trouble to show goods and styles. We
have everything requisite for a FIRST-CLASS CITY TAILOR
SHOP, and being in proper position, CAN GUARANTEE every
satisfaction, both in good workmanship and perfect fit of all garments.
In GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, we are showing a full
stock of all the novelties of the season. Goods that we IMPORT
DIRECT are the CHEAPEST AND BEST in the market-
DUNCAN & DUNCAN.
HATS, CAPS AND FUR GOODS.
We are showing a special line of FINE FURS in Mink, Seal and
Persian Lamb, at low prices. Also, in Ladies' Sets a full stock of all the fash-
ionable Fur Goods and Fur Trimmings.
See imported Mantles and Meters for Ladies', Misses and. Children, the
best value in this country.
DUNCAN 81. DUNCAN, IMPORTERS, SEAFORTH.
GREAT NOVEMBER SALE.
THOMAS- KIDD
To -Day commences his great November Sale. Notwithstanding the large sales
during September and October, I hold to -day one of the MOST ATTRACTIVE
AND BEST ASSORTED STOCKS of
Millinery, Mantles, Wool Goods, Furs, Dress Goods, Shawls, Hosiery,
Gloves, Corsets, Blainkets, Flannels, Winceys'Mantle Cloths Ulster
Cloakings, Ready-made Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Under -
Clothing, Jlen's and Boy's Bats and Caps, Boots and
Shoes, Etc.
Any one wanting these Goods should visit my House where they will have
a large stock to select from. Bought on the best terms for which goods can be
purchased to -day, and sold with the very lowest living profit. My priogiples of
doing business are: Mark my goods in plain figures, as low as they can be
possibly sold for, and allow a discount of FIVE PER CENT. fcr READY
CASH, as any reasonable person must know that ready money is worth a
little more than.anything else. We will not ask you 25 per cent. more than
what the goods can be sold for, and on some articles make a- reduction to de-
ceive purchasers, when you are really paying more than the value of the goods.
I direct special attention to my immense stock of Mantles, whidh areper-
feet in fit, finish and style, and good reliable cloth. Do not purchase your
Mantles until you have seen my stock, where you will have over FIVE
HUNDRED to select from, when you will have no trouble in securing a
fit at the price you intend going to.
FURS!
FURS! FURS I
We have just to hand one of the finest assortments of Furs MADE TO
ORDER BY THE BEST MANUFACTURERS IN MONTREAL, of which
every article will be warranted. Look at my Prime Mink. Look at my Black
Astrachao. Look at my Medium Priced Mink. Look at my Seal Sets. Look
at my Low Priced. Mink. Very nobby things in low priced Furs, both in Caps
and Sets.. Children's school caps, both for Boys and Girls, very low ha price.
READY-MADE CLOTHING—UNSURPASSED VALUE.
Men's Tweed Ulsters, Boy's Tweed Ulsters, Men's Worsted Suits, Boy's
Worsted Snits, Men's Beaver Overcoats, Men' Worsted. Overcoats, Men's
Tweed. Suits, Boy's Tweed Snits, Children's Tweed Snits, Etc. In this De-
partment I have much the largest stock of any House in the County, and this
season in the above lines I am giving much closer prices than ever. See My
assortment, and be convinced that my goods are right as well as my prices.
All other departments, Boots and Shoes, Groceries and Liquors, are well
assorted. TEAS—Better value than ever. Those wishing a quantity will be
liberally dealt with. Highest Price Paid for First -Class Trade, and. FIV.t. PER
CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH.
fe" Corner of Main and Market Sheets.
THOMAS KIDD, Seaforth.
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DECEMBER 2 1881.
HEAT YOUR HOUSES THOROUORLY
BY USING THE
CHALLENGE HEATER
HICKORY or
RADIANT HOME STOVES.
They have the best known imptovs-
ments for saving fuel and labor of any
similar stoves in this market.
CALL AND SEE THEM AT
JOHN KIDD'S, MAIN ST.
SEAFORTH.
SEAFQRTH
INSURANCE AGENCY
WM. N. WATSON,
General Fire, Marine, Life and Ac-
cident Insurance Agent, Convey-
ancer, A_ppraiser, Etc., -
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., cask,
for three years Cheaper than any mutual com-
pany in existence. The folloiving companies
represented, viz.: London & Lancashire, England;
Northern, England; Scottish Imperial, Scotland;
British America, Toronto; Royal Canadian, Mon-
treal ; Gore District, Galt; Canadian FITE &
Marine, Hamilton; Alliance, Hamilton; Toronto
Life, (Life), Toronto; Travellers, Life and Acci-
dent, Hartford, Conn. Agent for the Canada
Permanent 1 oan and -Pavings Company, Toronto.
Money loaned at 6 per cent. on real estate. Agent
for the State Line eleainship Company, eailMig
between New York and Glasgow. First Cabin,
$60 to $75; Second Cabin $40 ; Steerage, -$26.
Return tickets issued good for 12 months. W. N.
WATSON, Main Street., Seaforth. ()Bice, Camp-
bell's Block, opposite the Mansion Hotel.
ON -EXHIBITION.
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The Grand`Planetory Wonder which causes so
= much excitement is yet visible to the gazing mil-
lions, and the 26t7h of June having come and gone
with every prospect of several anniversaries of
this eventful time, the well known firm of
WHITNEY BROTHERS'
Stove and Tinware Merchants,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH
Respectfury Sol bit the Inepection and Patronage
of the Public of Staforth and vicinity, to their
splendid stock of STOVES, &c. Don't pass the
sign of
THE BIG COFFEE POT
Yon ea n see at the sign of the big Coffee Pot,
that WHITNEY BROS keep stoves, and whet
not? W hy Harvest Tools, Binding Mitts, mil
alt kinilt of Tinware, as Cheap and as Good as any
store elsewhere.
Som e think 'tis tot true, brit only a rhyme.
But come, inspect our Stoves; t'wont take much
time.
We Will Sell Just as Cheap as We
Possibly Ccun,
From a Fine Polished Stove to a Bird Cage or Can.
Pause enquire for
WHITNEY BROTHERS'.
MAIN -ST., SEAFORTH.
CHRYSTAL & BLACK,
PRACTICAL
BOILER MAKERS.
THE Subscribers have bought the Tools and
Boiler Busineas lately carried on by the God-
eri h Foundry and Manufacturing Company, and
having bad an experience of over eight years in
that shop, are now prepared to carry on the trade
in all its bi amebas.
Any work entrusted to us will receive prompt
attention. First-class w ork guarantied.
All kinds of Boilers rate and repaired, also
Smoke Stacks and Sheet Iron Work, &c., at rea-
sonable rates.
New Salt Pans made and oid ones repaired on
the shortest notice, and at prices that defy com-
petition.
CHRYSTAL & BLACK.
686-52 Box 1413, Goderiells.
SEAFORTH
MARBLE WORKS.
MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES,
TABLE TOPS,
And work of all kinds executed in the best style of
the art, and cannot be surpassed in Western On-
tario. The community at large will bear in mind
that we do not make a practice of keeping agents
to ran the Country at the buyers' expenge. We
will at any time, when requested, give our price
on any Monument or Headstone in the burying
grounds. We use the beet grades of marble, bay-
ing direct 1 rom the quarries. -Shop on Main
Street, neer the station. A. call respectfally
solieited.
721-18 H. MESSETT.
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