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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-12-16, Page 24e. tesee IDDIDIAtimirrarmaramiroma THE HURON 'EXPOSITOR. isidR,TIVIER AND WIFE. A CONTINUED STORY. 1011A.P.TER "I Should like, juat for a year, to ' escape the Bight of people struggling for a liviag—to see only those with sul- fleiete* meane to be happy." . "The rich are not always the hap- piest,' objected Air. WeitneraThea jolleest fellows I know only manage to rake -ends meet—sometimes fail in lie t at. Mrs. Bartlett's house is mag- nihoent ; but what pleasant nights I havepent in a room half the size of i this, ith'out a carpet and only a little stove o warm it !" "Soiree one you loved was there." "Ys; my mother." He put his hand i over his , face. "Ah! well, that Was years ago, long before ever I thought of being an artist. I had other drearris then. I think I lost much of my ambition where she died. I had no one t work for but myself, so I took life e y and, lived for the hour. If I paid r1y debts I never cared to have an extra dollar in my pocket; I had no one to spend it "Your ambition has taken a fresh start, II ouppose," said Miss Horan archlyle' "I begin to see what can be done withoney," Was the cautious reply. “It ill buy you almost anything— positio , beauty, love—" "Step there 1 You must except love; that 04.13110t be bought." "Not true_ love, perhaps, but a very good Imitation—a plated article that takes its place withoat being suspeeted. Reine Tat ra &am yoa m lea so worldly -minded !" . "IleMember I am older than you are," she faaghed. , 'Let me tell you something! I heard tli, story the other night that con- trachete your theory. Mrs. Bartlett has a 1 brother—young, rich, and suf- fithently handsome. Well, he married a pret y girl without much money. ber Iago's advice to Roderigo oney in thy purse.'" a Horan, I will not believe that an what you say. You cannot ed.; the poor fellow had just at do I'll stay with you until I hear wha the matter and what is to be done.' are all very kind," sail Cl faintly. "It hurts you to speak ?" Claire nodded and smiled. "Then don't say another word 1" She looked uneasily at Claire, started when the door opened. B was Mrs. Barker to say that Dr. ton was out of town,- and Mr. Wei was ready to go for any other physi that she knew cf. "Dear m !" cried Miss Horan. -don't know. Tell him to bring • best. He thust think of some one I cannot. , In an :incredibly short time Barker came back, followed by a dignified man, whose perfect repos voice and manner quieted every He asked a few questions, and see to principally use his eyes. Then thoughtfully wrote a prescription, g directions for its use, and said he wo call again that day. Miss Horan w down with him. "That young I needs careful nursing," he said at door. "Will you stay with her ?" "That is impossible, but I'll some one who will take care of until evening. She has no relatives consider me responsible for the expe of her illness. She must have ev thing that is right." "Be careful not . to excite her, use those remedies at onCe. I will her again at noon." He went aw and Mr. Weitner stepped hastily out the parlor. "Can I be of any use Miss Hora Consider me at your service." Having sent him to the drug sto Miss Horan found Mrs. Strong, w said sheknew a little about nursi and would willingly take charge Vise Gascoigue for the day. She co Myra°, and she had some speeches t might interest Mies Gascoigne. M Horan thought Claire a very bad s ject just then for lectures on the suf- frage, but concluded to trust Mrs. Strong's_discretion as to entertainment. - Claire was surprised to see Mrs. Strong. "Am I so very ill ?" she asked. "Not all !" laughed Miss Horan; "but Mrs. Strong is not going out to- day, and she will wait npon you , and and look after you. It is more for my sake than yours, for you know how 'I detest any outside worry on my (mind." 1 The day wore away—very slowly it rseemed to Claire. She could not talk nor listen to reading. The fever and the pain in her chest increased, but she lay passive, watching Mrs. Strong as she wrote or stepped about the room, and conscious of a dull weight upon her brain and a feeling of intense loneliness tugging at her heart. Dr. Spencer was mow . silent daring his second , visit, and looked around the room as if calculating its dimensions Then he asked the name of that lady he had seen this morning and promised to call again in the evening. "You are de- pressed, Miss Gascoigne," he said on leaving. "Try and. overcome that feeling. You will be as strong as ever in a few weeks. The great thing is to be cheerful." wn. 1 patty, next week, if you have ne objec- is ' tion.' Claire read the invitation. aire "It will be a large's...Mar." "Most -certainly; Mr.' and Mrs. Peter Dillon never give anything small." "They are wealthy, then." Miss Horan laughed heartily. and "He is a politician, my dear child, ut it with a hand in every pie—not a finger. Or- They are Irish cousins of mine; a sister tner ot Mrs. Dillon's rnarried one of my oian uncles. Anyhow, I always get an in vitation to their azaarrya, as Mrs. DLL - "1 lon would say. I make a point of the going, for 1 like the children. They ;for enjoy themselves. You should see them step into a carriage and hear them Mrs. give orders. Youyould never suppose tall, that old Mrs. Dilton laid the foim e of tion of their grandeur in a sma a one. grocery and liquor -store in the vicinity med of Mulberry street. That is over forty he years ago, and the family has been pro. ave grossing ever since. Tie best part of uld all is that the old lady i alive to enjoy ent the fruit of the tree she planted. She ady tells every one Who will listen to her the how it all came about; how she had a little money given her, and how' find she started business . upon it; what a her smart boy Peer was; how he went to ,so school and learned to read'and write nse like a scholar; how he helped herthen ery- in the store until it got too narrow.for him and he had to hire a larger one. and She describes in her own words, and in see a style that I could not irnitate, each ay, progressive step. Now she frets over of the waste Of the good money. She thinks it wicked for Peter to be BO ex - n? travagant, and she tells what the chil- dren do with it. It is funny to hear re, her draw comparisons between what ho occurs now and her own early life. It ng, annoys Mts. Peter. She was no better of than her husband, but she affects the uld fine lady and would like to forget the hat early history of the Delons. But it is iss of no list ; the old lady alwaye sets ub- her right. In fact, old Mrs. Dillon's memory is as clear as mine. It is re- markable how; she remembers names and dates. She surprises me every time I see her." Claire listened, somewhat area:Fled, bat conscious that all this was meant to distract her. Miss. Horan saw that the Dillons were useless and tried an- other subject. "Mr. Weitner caught a glimpse of a picture in your room, and he has been longing ever since for. a better view of it. 1 shall be glad when' you are able to see him; he has been so kind, always ready to go of messages, no matter what the hour was." "Let him have it to look at or copy, if he cares for it," supposing the picture mentioned to be a landscape that be- longed to her aunt. "Thank you; I will tell him to -night that he may borrow it. I wish I. could rouse you out of this depondency. It is wrong to give way to it !" "I knew it, but I cannot overcome it. I lie here and wonder what is ta be- come of me. I have no friend but you. No one came to see me ?" "No one that I hear of." "I shall owe money to Mrs. Barker and the doctor, and where is the hope of earning it? My strength is gone." "Dr. Spencer says you will recover it rapidly as soon as you are able to go out. Try to look on the bright side." "Was my life in danger? Tell me the truth:" "Yes, for a few hours. I felt so thank- ful when the doctor said you were out of danger." • "You felt thankful! Does my exist- ence benefit you? It would have been better for me if I had died then. I have nothing to live for." "Well, this is gratitude! Every one is created for sane wise purpose, nd no one dies until his or her miss.n is accomplished. In a few mouths ou may find an object in life and friend to help you." "But you are going away." "You are welcome to come 7ith Claire's eyes shone through her tears. "Wil you reallyttake me with you?" et shall he only too glad to have You. This is ray plan: Mrs. Barker is gtiing to the country to open a boarding- house. She finds rents in the city too i high. Now, you and I can go fszr a month with a her. It is a pretty pl. ce, with plenty of boating and driving in the neighborhood. It is just what we want, and we will leave care behind us. I will settle all the expense and you cau repay me when we begin to meke our fortunes in the West. I know ijow you pan help me there. We shall k ep house together and be as happy as lie day is long," Claire put her arms around iVtiss Horan's neck and kissed her. Now, would positio °cording to your views, she ave enjoyed his wealth and and affected to love him. On the contrary, she retained her affection for an 44Id lover; so they quarrelled and separatiscl. True love, therefore, ex- ists, else why should. this girl resign so much fpr a sentiment or passion that gave her ILO recompense V' "There are exceptions to every rule; and, beSicles, Mrs. Lorimer's reason for leaving her husband is mere conjecture. I heard all the idle stories that were circulated. The affair made talk for some faehionable, empty-headed people with nothing better to think of." "Thee you don't believe the story 7" "Not as it was told to you—certainly not. Had she gone with her old lover I might ; but, as I understand it, at the time she went to her own relatives. I have never heard of her since, but I know enough of women to feel sure that sorhe other motive prompted her to take , the step she did. She may have eSented her husband's suspicions; we alff dislike to be unjustly accused." "Still, to leave his house as she did iraplies guilt to some extent." "Ta the it suggests extreme inno- cence. It was a foolish action, the worst possible forher, but it is just what I can imagine a young, impulsive 1 girl doing. Had she been ten years i older s' e would have consulted her own let rests and stood her ground. But she left the field to her acousers." Mr. Barden came in at this moment and took Mr. Weitner away. Miss Hor- an knitted and meditated. Now and then she glanced towards the easy - chair in which Miss Gascoigne was sitting Motionless. Her face was in shadow,ibut her small hands, resting le on the aok dress, looked like those of a oorpsel "You are very tired.; Miss Gascoigne. I hope we did not disturb you." "Ne; I was not reading," said Claire, tOrning. Her face was white and draWn. "What is- the matter with you ?" cried Miss Horan. "If this is the effeet of to -day's work you must give it "That 1 is not all; I have other treubles.1" "As we all have. We have to be pa- tient." , Claire Often felt like confiding her story to Miss Hara,n, so that one hu- man being might understand and pity her, but ' something always withheld her. Early teaching had impressed, upon her the sacredness of the marriage tie. Whatever her feeling might be, honor kept her silent. She could not bring hereelf so low as to make her husband la subject of conversation. She felt guilty of deception, but to speak of Barry seamed the greater sin. These Struggle/ with herself, added to the dtstasteful employment, told on her. Imperceptibly her strength de- creased, her spirits lost their elasticity. The least merriment jarred upon her. Still she eikeersevered week after week, determin d to overcome her pride and prejudicee and gain independence of thought and action, CHAPTER XIX. A ItARK HOUR BEFORE DAWN. One stiormy day Miss Horan and Claire reached home chilled with the damp and cold, and the next morning Claire did not come to breakfast. Miss Horan at once went up to her, but she was unable to rise. Her feverish cheeks and hoarse voice wes alarming. "I sha4 send for the doctor," said Miss Horan. "Dr. Orton, isn't it ?" "Yes; but please don't send for him," Claire w- spored. "And frhy not? I know nothing about nu sing. Yon must have ad- vice." "Don't ou think I will get well if I stay quiet?" "Wore you ever ill ?" no that loan remember." "Then there isn't a moment to lose: What is the objection ? Don't you like Orto ? He has a fine repute- tiori "Yee,1 "ke him., but—" ellrifyy at ?" ense. Think of how I earn Andney:" ,qconsense I Isn't your life- valu- able?" et AM o no use to any one." ' "Wo cai &tile that after Dr. Orton limeeeen,y u.' he left the room, and c, a few minutes, her bonnet anp4a. !A her arm, . "Don't ire.- agibet o one taltee any interest in you, ydti iI1y girl. Mr. Weitner has rushed off 4eavng hia breakfast matast- "The. e "That is what I've been telling her," said Mrs. Strong, while Claire closed her eyes to keep back the tears. At seven o'clock Miss Horan came in laden with 'grapes, jellies, and other sweets. She put a bunch of violets be- side Claire's fEashed cheek and bent to kiss her. "Well, are you better? I have seen Dr. Spencer since you had that pleasure. He thinks this room very small, so I am going to wrap you up in a blanket like a baby and carry you up to mine. I am so glad he thought of it !" "1 am not worth the trouble," re- monstrated Claire; "you will lose your sleep." "That is a small loss. Mr. Weitner it very anxious to know how you feel; -according to Mrs. Barker, he has been down in the kitchen every half-hour enquiring about you. Of course the world is very bad, but there are some good people left, and now and then we meet a few of thenc. I have news for you, but I will keep it until after tea." Miss Horan's news was untold for a week. Claire grew worse that night, and the next day was unconscious of what took place around her. By de- grees she had an impression of Miss Horan's constant presence, of a darken- ed room, of hushed voices, and light footsteps. When she was out of dan- ger she could hardly believe that a week had thus passed. Stranger still was the fact of being in Miss Horan's room. As her strength and interest in things returned she wondered why Miss Horan was always near her, some- times reading but more often musing, with her head on her hand. "Why have you been home all day ?" Claire ventured at last. "It seems to me you have been with me all the tinae." Miss Horan laughed. "So I have. Does it hurt you to talk ?" "Not now; it only tires me a little." "Let me talk, then, and do you listen. I have not been at the store since you took sick. I gave up my po- sition there because I have a line offer to go West in June, and I need a rest." "And you have been taking care of me," said Claire sorrowfully. "Yes, and glad that circumstances permitted it. Never mind about that; you --must hear all the news. Mr. Borden and Miss Cummings are going to be married, as you have guessed." Claire shook her head. "Well, you don't put two and two together as soon as others. She has gone to an aunt's house, where I believe the wedding will take place. I think they will be happy. He is very fond of her, and she is sen- sible and knows somethieg of the world. A woman who has been thrown on her own resources and has felt the need of a protector can appreciate a good husband, more so, I think, than if she leayes a happy home." Claire assented without trusting her- self to speak. "You must know that you have in- spired Mrs. Strong. She has gone to Boston wite the intention of speaking at the convention. Your efforts and their result 'fired her imagination and gave force to her sentences." Claire laughed. "I am of ese then, `to poiet a. moral." "And I hope to 'adorn a tale,'" said Mies Horan:taking up a mostelabierate envelope, on which P. D. appeared in a brilliant cipher. "I am going to e large -4 CHAPTER XX. CLAIRE WINS A PROMISE. On the night of Mrs. Dillon's p ty Claire was able to assist Miss lior: I to dress, and then, hearing that rs. Barker was alone in the parlor, he wrapped herself in a shawl and v a- ttired down stairs. Mrs. Barkerdila ed on the house in the couutry u til called away by a noisy baker's by, who wanted a bill, settled. Almost hidden in the easy -chair, Claire as watching the coals—a childish ha lit —when Mr. Weitneiopened the parlor - d oor. "This is an unexpected pleasur he exclaimed, putting down his and pulling off his gioves as he ca forward. 'Are you really equal to t exertion ?" "Yes, I think so. I must begin exert myself; I have taxed Miss 11 an's kinoness long enough. 1 owe y many thanks for your attention a thoughtfulness." Mr. Weitner shrugged his shoulde as if disdaining any recognition of services, and drew a chair to the oppo- site side of the fire, facing Claire. "Were you going out ?" she ask aftera silence. "I had intended going to Wallack' Mr. Bartlett offered me a seat in h box to -night. I have finished his pi ture, Miss Gascoigne." "I hope it pleased him, Mr. Weitner." "Yes, indeed: He has introduce me to several gentlemen who huivip given me orders, so that I shall be -bus all summer. He advises me not to g be Europe at present. Some month since I waheally anxious to go." "Your ideas have chat:Ted, 18 as to benefits to be obtained." at to d (To be Continued.) is proposed to revise the doctors' fees for the Province, Medical men have conformed Act. ppos cale o as fe to th REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, pROPERTY FOR SALE—For Sale, on easy -11- terms, that desirable residence on alanies Street owned by 'Mr. Oceorge Dent. Enquire of J. S. PORTER, Seaforth. 681 POR SALE.—For Sale a first class Planing Mil 1, nearly new and in good running order, sitasted in the flourishing Town of Seaforth, Will be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of SECORD, COSSENS & CO .,Goderich, Ont. VOR SALE—House and lot in Brumfield fo sale -i -For sale chesp, the comfortable and pleasantly situated residence at present occupied by the undersigned. There is of an acre- of land, also a good stable and driving house. The house has all convenience'such as cellar,; hard and soft water, &c. Will be sold cheap. Apply to PETER McGREGOR. 730x4 ... je d OR SALE—A blacksmith shop and a dwellin -1' house, and a stable in connection therewithb, in the village o: Hills Green, South Huron. The village lot contains a iraction over of an aure of land. The premises are all in good working order. For terms, &c , apply to the Undersigned proprietor. -CHAS. TROYER, Hills Green. 7803 - FARM IN HAY FOR SALE.—For sale Lot • 23, Conceasisu 7, Hay, containing 100 acres, 67 of which are c eared and in a geod state', of culti- vation. The balance is well timbered. There are good outbuildings, end a ',rick house with good cellar ; albo a young orchard. There are 10 acres of fall wheat sown. It is well situated for schools, churches and markets, and will be sold on very easy terms. Apply to DAVID RIFE, Hills Gleen P. 0. JOSEPH RIFE, Proprietor. 719 1'A11,31 FOR SALE—Valuable farm of 100 acres •A; for sale in the township of Ttickersmith, County of Huron, being Lot No 4, Concession 10, II. h. S., about 75 acres cleared and the remain- der in good hardifood bush. Soil clay loam. Four and a half miles from the thriving town of Henaall, 8 from Seaforth and 10 from Exeter. There is on the premises a good barn 49x56, with stables below. A comfortable dwelling 18x26. A young orchard of over 50 choice young fruit trees. For particulars apply to JAMES Boxes; Greenbank P. 0., Ontario County. 724 HOUSE AND LOT- FOB. SALE —For Sale, that (lest' able property on North Main Street, formerly owned tine occupied by the 14e James Sparling ; there is a frame houae containing six rooms fled ktichee, with pantry, bedroom and w ()eddied ; a good cenar, also hard and soft w ater ; tie re is one are (Aland with a fiontage of a rods ; there im a good young bearing orchard; it is me of tLe most cleanable provertice in Sea - forth. Aply to JAMES SPARLING, Blyth, or JOHN- S. ALSII or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 kARM FOR SALE.—For sale the west half of -2-; Lot 7, on the 6th Concession of Tuckeramith, H. R. S., containing 50 acres of choice hand; on the place is a frame barn nearly new, a young bearing orchard; gi:ocl well and pump ; 18 acres of fall wheat sown, about 8 acres of bush; is within 48 miles from the town of Seaforth on a good gravel read. This is one of thebestpropertiesin the, township, and will be sold cheap. For further particualrs apply to the proprietor, on the premises, or if by letter to Saaforth P. 0. GEO. MONK. 674x4- t 1 -penal FOR SALE --The north half of Lot 26, Lot 27, and the east half of Lot 28, Conces- sion 4, L. R. S., Tuckersmiti, ; 200 acreli for sale in one parcel, or two of 150 acres and 50 acres respectively ; first-class buildiags, good fences, and orchard-; the land is in a good state of culti- vation is well watered, and is well situated as to roads:&c. Any person wanting a good farm, in a gooddocality, will do well to look at this one be- fore bu3iug elsewhere. For particulars andterms a pply to JAMES LAWRENCE & BROTHER on the premisen,' or to MESSRS. McCAUGHEY & HOLMESTED, Barristeirs,Seaforth. 672 FARM IN MORRIS FOR SALE—The north half of Lot 4, Conieession 19, Morris, containing 100 acres,42 of which are cleared -and the balance timbered with sPlendid hardwood. The cleared land is free from stumps and well fenced. There is a bearing orchard and plenty of water. It is within two miles of the flourishing village of Blyth on the Great Western Railway. For fur- ther particulars apply to Patrick Rourke, on the adjoining farm, or to the proprietor, MICHAEL G ROURKE, Pine rove P. 0. 728x6 ARM FOR SALE—For sale the north half of -1; Lot 11, and the east half of Lot 12, on the 12th Concession of Hullett, containing 100 acres, about 90 of which are cleared, free from: stumps and all underdrained and well -fenced. The tim- ber is the best of hardwood There are good frame buildings, a large bearing orchard and a spring creek running through part of the farm. It is within five miles of Blyth on the Great Western Railway and 12 from Seaforth oup the Grand Trunk, with good Roads leading to each place. For further particulars apply to the pro- prietor on the premises or to Harlock ;P. 0. ANGUS CAMPBELL, or C. HAMILTON, Blyth. 728x4 FARM FOR SALE—Lot No. 7, in the 41h Con- cession, H. R. S., of Tuckersmith, 100 acres, the estateof the late James Chesney; 90 acres clam ed anti under culthation, balance timbered with beech maple eltu &c. Good brick house.18 storeys high, 26 b) 86. Frame bare and cow stable on stone foundation, also frame stable, anii 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- deasigned. MoCAUGHEY & HOLMESTED, Solicitors, Seaforth. 710-t f • FARM IN TUCKERSMITH FOR SALE — For Sale Lot 28, Co cession 3, L. R. S., Tacker - smith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which -are cleared and in a first-class state of cultivalion, and nearly all underdrained. The balance is timbered vithhardwood. Thee is a good brick house with a splendid cellar, and first-class frame barns, stables and outbuddiags. A large orchaid. of first-class fruit trees, and plenty of water There is about 120 rods of board fence. Is within 2 miles of Brucefield on the Great Western Rail- way, and 6 miles from Scaforth on the Grand Trunk, with gravel roads leading to each p ace. There are 17 acres of fell wheat. lhis is as good and comfortable a.faim as there is in the County of Huron, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the premises ox to Brucefield P. 0. ALEX. LIVINGSTONE. 724 • PLENDID FARM IN McKILIe a. FOR Eleia. Lot No. 34, Concession 14, McKillop, contain- ing 55 acres, 50 acres of which are cleared and under cultivation the belance is well timbered. Thereis a large cultivation, barn, stable, sheds and good log house, also a young bearing orchard. The farm is well fenced, free from stumps and underdrained, with a never failing spring creek running through it. It is within 3 miles of Walton; 7 from Blyth and the same from Brus- sels, and 11 from Set) foi th, -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 also be bought reasonable. Apply on the premises to the proprietor or to Walton P. 0. EDWARD RYAN, Walton P. 0. 712 FARM FOR SAIATI OR EXCHANGE — For Sale the north half Of Lot 30, Concekion 8, Mor- ris, containing 100 acres about 80 of which are cleared, well --fenced, underdrained and mostly free from stumps. Good buildings and a splendid orchard. There are two wells on the place and a ,spring creek running throngh it. It is situated on the Northern Gravel Road, within two miles 'of Brussels 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, Lot No. 8, Concession 2, Hullett, containing 300 acres, 85 of which are cleared and' 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 miles 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 plowed.the balance is in grass. Apply on the Pre- mises or to A. WAt.KER, Constance P. 0. 721 MONEY. MONEY TO LOAN—I am prepared to lend money at 6 percent. interest, payable year- ly. Principal at the end of term. Private Funde. JAS. H. BENSON. 726 W ANTED—The snm of $1,000 for three years.' Interest, six per centt per annum, payable yearly. irst•class secutity. For particulars apply to M. P. HAYES, Seaforth, or to Mc• CA-UGHEY & HOLMESTED. 112-tf ONEY—A. G. McDOUGALL is authorized to LLI" encl.money at 68 per cent. on mortgage, for any amount, and for any number of years; inter- est charged or ly on the unpaid principal. No comianssion charged. Apply at the Store of A. G. McDougal]& Co. 678 $ TO LOAN on Security of 100 000. 00 Beal Estate for any term of years not exceeding twenty, at 6 per cent. per annum ; No Commissions; The whole of the principal money may be repaid at any time on giving six monthsnotice,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 pa§ment ; Loans effected promptly. OFFICE — Vistoria Square, Seaforth. WM. HITT. I 700 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, Blankets, Flannels, inceys, Mantle Cloths, Ulster Cloakings, Ready-made Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Under - Clothing, Men'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 today, and sold with the very lowest living profit. My principles of doing business are: Mark my goods in plain figures, as low as they can be possibly sold for, and allowa discount of FIVE PER CENT. for READY CASH, as any reasonable person must kpow that ready money is worth a little more than anything else. We will not oak you 25 per cent. more than what the goods can be sold for and on some articles make a reduction to de- ceive purchasers, wheiii you are; really paying more than the value of the goods. I direct special attention to my immense stock of Mantles, which are per- fect 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 fro, when you will have no trouble in securing a fit at the price you intend goiug to. FURS! FURS! •••• DECEMBER 16, 1881. TAK NOTICE. That M.. E. Counter's JEWELRY STORE Is the Headquarters for CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS AND WEDDING PRESENTS, WATCHES. Ladies' Gold Watches from el2 and upward. Gents' Gold Watches from $30 and upward. 444. Ladies' Silver 'Watches from $1.2 and upward. FURS 1 Gents' Silver Watches from 510 and upward. We have just to hand one of the finest assortments of Furs MADE TO ORDER BY THE BEST MANUFACTURERS IN MONTREAL, of which everyarticle will be warranted. Look at my Prime Mink. Look at my Black Astrachan. 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 in price. • READY-MADE CLOTHING—UNSURPASSED VALUE. Men's Tweed Ulsters, Boy's Tweed Ulsters, Men's Worsted Suits, Boy's Worsted Suits, Men's "Player Overcoats, Men's Worsted Overcoats, Men's Tweed Suits, Boy's Tweed Suits, Children's Tweed Silts, Etc. In _this De- partment I have much the largest stock of any House in the County -1 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 piices. 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 FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. THOMAS KIDD, Seaforth. Corner of Main and Market Stieets. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. r. The hugest collection of novelties in th,e County. Holiday Goods that cannot be seen elsewhere. Raphael, Tuck & Sons Prize Exhibition CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CARDS. Hand Painted Cards, Canadian Scenery, Perfumed Sachets,. Fringed Cards, &c. About 7,000 cards in stock at from 2ac to $1 each. Miscel- laneous Books, Poets, Standard Works in Sets, Bibles, Prayers, Hymns, &c., in Cloth and Fancy Leather Bindings. en W. PAPST, FANCY GOODS IMPORTER, a. NOS. I AND 3 CARDNO'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH, ONT. Albums. Ladies' Companions, Odor Cases, Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Ink Stands, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Vases,. large line, from 10c to $18 per pair; Toilet Sets, Cups and Saucers, Tobacco Boxes, _Smokers' Sets, Cigar Cases, Velvet Photo Frames, Gold Pens, Pen and Pencil Cases, Japanese Goods, large lite; West's -Composition Statuary, Toys of all kinds, Sleighs, Rocking Horses, &c. C. W. PAPST, BOOKSELLER,. _NOS. 1 and 3 C4RDNO'S BLOCK, HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Seaforth,. , JEWELRY. Gold Guards and Alberts,- Necklets, Bracelets, Brooches, Ear -rings, Cuff. Buttons, Shirt Studs, Seals, Charms, Fine 15 Caret Colored Hall Suite, Bright Gold Half Suits, Roal Plate Half Suits, Silver Gilt Half Suits, Gold and Silver Rings, Fine Lot of Gem Rings from $2 and upwa,rds. A Large Stock of those Celebrated 18 Caret WEDDING RINGS, Stamped 180 M. R. C. Warranted full quality. Black Jewelry in Half Suits. Brace- - lets, Chains, Crosses, &c. Clocks of all k in ds from $2.50 upwards. Violins and Violin Sundries. • PLATED WARE. Electra -Silver Plate (Triple and Quadruple), the Finest Stock yet and cheapest, quality considered. HOLLOW WARE. Biscuit Jars, Butter Dishes, Cake Baskets, Call Bells, Card Cases, Card Receivers, Castors, Celery Stands, dups, Dessert Sets, Dinner Castors, Epergnes, Flower Stands, Fruit Stands, Ipe Pitcher Sets, Individual Castors, Individual Salts, lewd. Stands, Kettles, Napkin Rings, Spoop. Holders, Syrup Cups, Tea Sets, Toast Racks, Toilet' Sets, Tureens, Vases, :Waiters, Wine Castors, Berry Dishes, tea Pots, Coffee Pots, Goblets and Pickle Stands. FLAT WARE. In Dinner, Dessert and Tea Spoons; Egg, Sugar, Mustard and Salt Spoons; Dinner, Dessert and Tea Knives; Fruit, Butter, and Fish Knives; Dinner, Des- sert and Tea Forks; Pickle and Pie Forks ; Children's Sets in Knife, Fork, Spoon and Napkin Rings. REPAIRING in all our branches as usual. All work warranted to give satisfaction. FANCY GOODS. Fancy Goods, such as Piano Orna- ments, Tobacco Stands, Flower Pots and Vases in Glass, Statuary IV/liking Sticke, Satchels, &c., will be sold at NET COST, as I am ping out of these • lines. 4 Remember the Stand, Directly Op - poste J. S. Porter's Cheap Cash Store. 24.--ee of Silver Plate in the Window. M. R. COUNTER, Watchmaker and Jeweller. 4=4. Trove g5te Szo Oh, but the -21*14 1b4bOt7tb6stylightutugi till down the b .11711.,..siest:solidratsitopieehtueelehlyi.eottlitnimarbrasge_inroetistaie:etheiore:1303!reeingypd.: td She ttidseethroebewre4low :yeettoungtiser,owtsioittiduliarostnostithe Iiowthshae hnoptheeotsnaquivtincs kb But to 'Wing it:rn bysltheteutsuundergp answers aim: a rircroewilednedereekwe: Teti blailahirarmoutveoartritItInsath-h"etufgesh nindefiza, A brithatigteBnPAit BBot builSt A bribderg:Poirit fullt eri ao t ails rand ties. 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