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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-12-23, Page 10tti 2 1 ; THE HURON EXPOSITOR. , LORIMER AND WIFE. A CONTINUED STORY. cHAryna xxir. . HOLY HsTATE or mATHruONY." A eight o'clock that evening any skel tons that may have haunted the Dilli n mansion had retired to their oh : :to. As far as the ordinary eye conit gee, fortune laughed upon Mr. Pete Dillon. Only the correspondent of a ashionable joarnal could do jus- tice o the costumes that graced the ea- easi in. The value of the presents won] • have taxed the computing powers of a sealer in jewels and silverware, nged SS" they were, without a sen- sible limit, they formed an altar to Ma .e mon before which each beholder bow -d, envy, hatred, and all unchari- table apes furmshing the incense. Over - all ere wafted the strains of music end he perfume of rare flowers. A e ong those who made haste to the wed. ng every profession, legitimate and c4therwise, Wes represented. Mem- bers 4f the benchpulpit, and bar were 3ostIe1 by wealthy stock -gamblers, suo cessfui poIiticia.s, and hungry office - seekers. Men o brains stood back, while men of d liars filled the fore- , , growl. . Ani'd this throng of conflicting feel- ings alnd interests itfr. Dillon made his way 1 Quiet, impassive, he 'recognized eyery ody and saw everything. His _ coque tish Kate was the centre of a gay gr up. Nellie, his pet became of her t ust in hire, was _talking to a gentle an whose name perplexed him. His w fe, his chief concern, was eam- ing ne r the door, her handsome neck and and a d arms guilty only of diampnds, and li r train of purple velvet sufficient-.ly in t e way. Later, as he was going to the library, where a small conclave of poli icia.ns was in consultation, he saw hi mother sitting near a tvindow and p rtly concealed by the curtain-. Her ey a were fixed with an odd ex- pressio on .Mr. Bartlett, who, uncon- scious f her existence, gazed curiously at the ssemblage. Mr. Dillon's eyes lit for second; they were half shut ‘ when e offered his hand, saying "I am gla to see you here Mr. Bartlett." t "It affords me great pleasure. I en- joy such pretty scenes. I have been trying t recognize your children, but I fear un uccessfully." "Thei are all in the rooms," said Mr. Dillon. 1 "Is your family.with you." Mr. artlett.sighed and stroked his long grey moustache. "I am not SO fortunatie as you, are, Mr. Dillon. My family consists of my wife. She was quite indisposed this evening. I prom- ised to offer her etiologies. No ; I let my best years slip over, and married quite late in life. I am sixty-two years of age." "Ten years older than I am," said. Mr. Dillon, confidentially. "Well, I married at twenty-three. My Nellie, the bab , is sixteen. Here she is now." "1 wo4id give math to own a child," said Mr. Bartlett, with another .sigh, that se ed to have an echo. He looked a miringly at the young girl, her freali beauty and exquisite dress suiting iijin. "Pa, tlMa is Mr. Weitner, one of Mr. Delasaots friends," she said gaily; and, having raised her eyes to Mr. Bartlett's faeo andI put a little hand in his, she was quiti4 ready for the waltz with Mr. Weitner. "‘Miss illon, you are acquainted, I believe, sith a Miss Horan ?" he said, while da Ging. , "Yes; ut ehe is not here now." "I know she left the city last June, but I thonght you might hear from her occasionally." "So we do; she writes to me. You know shell went in business with an- other lady. They are very successful, indeed." "Does 3he ever mention a yonng lady who went from here with her ?" "I didn t know she had a Companion; she didia t speak Of her to us," said Nellie car lessly ; then with interest, who is th4t with Veronica ?" "His rut e is Lorimer—a brother-in- law ef Mr. Bartlett." "I don't know the people here, neither does ma. My head ached trying to re- member n -mes with faces. I pity Ron- nie, she lo ks so tired now." "It is a art of purgatory that a bride natist endure," said he gravely. "Bonnie enjoys this. Are you com- ing to her eceptions ? She is going to live opposite. The house is so pretty ; pa gave it to her all furnished." "She eels!: feel very happy." The sarcasm wee lost on the young girl "She is very happy. Her presents are So bea tiful I Dent you think it is pleasant tq have naoneyeand be able to spend it as you like ?" ' _ "I never xperienced its possession to the extent lyou speak of, Miss Dilor" , "It must be terrible to be poor and have to earn money." "Not so terrible, Miss Dillon, if a person is capable of winning his way. A hundred dollars legitimately earned is worth a theusand gained by chicanery or speculatens that enrich a few and ruin hunclr ds. I like money provided it is honesty come by—" He broke off, seeing the vivid color spreading over her se sitive face. At that mo- ment Mrs. pivan came forward, vigor - amity fanniug. "Nellie, Mr. Delano wants you in the other room.' She turned graciously to Mr. Weitne . Nelheis such a child that she forgets her diaties to -night. This is her frst appearance in society. Don't you fi d the rooms excessively warm?" 'Rather," said Weitner, with his easy smile. "Bat in such a brilliant assemblage one forgets to notice trifles." "Yea, I flatter myselfthe eclat of the oity is here this evening." She raised her head and waved her fan. Weimer bit his lips. "I believe you paint pictures," she said. willing to reassure the bashful young artisti 1 "I am an humble aspirant for future fame," "I adroir the old Masters. Mr. Dillon is go ng to erect a gallery next summer, an we think of getting som.e of thein whe we go abroad. What do paint ?" "Landsca es, principally," said Weit- ner abstract -01y: "I don't like them, they all look the same. I want to hear Of a good pain- ter ; we are qeoing to have our pictures taken full Ie gth. " Mr. Weitn r reftected on the propor- tions of the lady, and envied the man who wa.s to erpetuate the Dillon fam- ily on oaiiva Having referred her to a 1 leading artist, he sauntered into the next rooni. Mr. Bartlett was leaning againsti the:Wall, watching Mr. Lorimer dancing. "Well, Carl, do you want a partner ?" "No,1 ; I am a looker-onan Vi- enna." "Like myself: not that I saw much. To tell the truth, Weitner, I was Ireflect- ing on the 'holy estate of matrimony,' as we understand it." "Or the real estate of matrimony, which ?" laughed Weitner. - "Yon are right, Carl. There is more property than holiness involved in this exhibition. However, it was not of Mr. and Mrs. Delano that I was thinking, but of Mr. and Mrs. Lorimer. I was wondering if she makes as light of their separation as he does, or affects to do, for this is - all aoting, He tries to be hinaself and invariably overdoes the thing. Well, so runs the world away! Each of us carries a burden and fancies it is invisible. What do you say about having eorne refreshments? I see there is a moVe in that direction." "I should prefer leaving ,; 1 have had sufficient amusement this evening: , These glimpses of life unsettle me. I lose my indentity here. My extreme littleness overcomes me." Mr. Bartlett laughed. "After a few more looks you will set the right valuation of things like this." He took Weitner's arm end they made their way tet the supper -room, where conversation was subsiding in favor of eating. The wines and liquors rapidly disappeared and jollity correspondingly increased. "Nice champagne that," said a stout, red faced man to a friend of simi- lar weight, both well-known politicians. "Well, Pete ought to be a judge. He made p. fortune on liquors." "Yes, on domestic ones ; but its little he knew about foreign wines until he got into politics." "I believe you're right there. Well, he has them now, let who may pay for them." "Such is political fame," whispered Mr. Bartlett to Weitner. "These men would cut Dillon's throat to morrow, figuratively, to step into his shoes. They are working now to undermine him. Your modern Cassius is neither lean liar hungry -looking." - "Mr. Dillon is shrewd enough in ap- pearance." "Yes, he trusts nobody out of sight. This marriage is a stroke of policy. Delano is his equal in sagacity and his superior in education and address; a splendid man through whom to accom- plish his own designs. Well, the .bride is going; let us get away from here." CHAPTER 11111. ITS BASE tins. "Mr. Bartlett, are you able to see any ole? The young man who was here this morning has called again. I told him you were recovering from a severe illness, but he persists that his message is important." Mr. Bartlett moved uneasily. "I was thinking of Barry's wife as you opened the door, Amanda," he said'ab- stractedly. ',Don't call her Barry's wife! She is nothing to him. He ought to get a di- vorce and niarry in his own circle. A sensible man would!" "Not tto fast, Amanda; the verdict might be 'not proven.' This is her birthday she is twenty-two to -day, poor girl How happy she looked sit - siting here that night! The 15th of December; I made a note of it so as not to forget her." "I wish yon would tell me what to say to the young man." He slowly put out his hand. "Let Lne see the name. -Dillon, eh? that is curious! Well, send him in here." He looked after her and sank back in his chair, a little groan escaping him, but raised himself with an effort and an assumption of vigor as the door was opened. A sligh adelicate young man came in and bowed in an easy, forward manner, and, having fixed his eyes on his straw colored gloves, began: "Grandma sent me to ask if you would come and see her. I was here this morning, but conld not give you the message. She is much worse to -night." "I am not noquainted with your gra.ndrnother. You are Mr. Dillon's son ?" "Yes, sir. Pa, is in Albany. Grand- ma has been sick ever since Veronioa's wedding, and for days she has wished, to see you." "Strange! I never saw her to my knowledge. She may be wandering. You see I have been laid up myself, and to go out now is impossible." "I brought the carriage with me, sir. I wish you would come. She raves and cries, and says she cannot die until she sees you. She has kept this card in her pocket for a month. It was on the case you sent sister." Mr. Bartlett looked at the bent, blackened card, on which his name was yet distinct. ., "It is very curious," he repeated. "What can she possibly want with "She told Nellie she knew something that you would give half your fortune to hear." ' - A rustling in the hall attracted Mr. Bartlett. As usual, his wife was going out, indifferent to his loneliness. This decided the question. 'It is a risk," he muttered; "but after what I have suffered it cannot kill me." Be rang his bell, and his servant brought his wraps and assisted him to the carriage. . "Arrived in front of ,DtEr. Dillon's broad stoop, he was carefully led up the steps and into the reception -room, where Kate Dillon, looking worn and enabarrassed, came to him. He rose with difdeulty and bowed over laerlittle hand." Good evening, Miss" he said kindly. "I hope your grand- mother is better." "No, sir , he seems weaker. It is so good of y u to humor this whim. She insists upon seeing you alone. Can I help you ?" He smiled pleasantly. "I can man- age by aid of the balusters. I.don't like to acknowledge that I am growing old." So, preceded by Miss Dillon, he reached a rbom on the third floor. Mrs. DWon's eyes brightened when they rested on his bent figure and quiet face. He sat down near her, prepared to listen politely to the wanderings of a mind weakened by age. Kate Dillon propped her up with pillows and left the room. ° "Lock the door! She must not hear Mr. Bartlett did it under mental protest, aud came back to his seat. Being a student of human,nature, there were times when he would have enjoy- ed all this, but just then it was irritat- lugs. Hr. Dillon peered into his face and twiated her shrivelled hands. "Don't you remember mo --Kate O'Brien? I lived with your mother when you were a child. I left her when I got married." :Mr. Bart:ett shook his head. "The name sounds familiar, but really I cannot recollect you. You are spouting of a time when I was very young." "Well, I mind you when you wore , home from school. I often saw you on the street and in your mother* I used to go there after I was married it she wanted help." Mr. Bartlett looked uneasily at her. "Your memory is very good. 1 never should have connected you with a per- son that had lived in my 7iother's house." "I had good cause then to rercivnber you. Ton were wishing tlas 'other night that you had a child. Perhaps you have one." Mr. Bartlett dropped his hea1 in his hands. How -should he escape the sick woman's ravings? She went on as if talking to herself: "It was very wicked, but wfe were so poor—my 'husband out of wOrk and four children to feed. Your Mother paid me well. Five hundred dollars she gave me, and $1,000 a year as long as she lived. I opened a little store and we made money. See where Peter is to-day—riding in his own carr age as brave as any one !" Mr. Bartlett looked up. Wae Mrs. Dillon raving, or was she trying,to tell him something important ? Her face was lit with an expression in 'which pride and shrewdness were mingled,but there was nothing wild in it. "You say my mother gave ; you a thousand a year. What for ?" "For hiding something from you. Do you remember the pretty girl you rn irried unknown to your own people?" He rose with a cry and bent over her. "What of Ada? what do you know of her?" "Conae closer; I was with her when she died." • "Yes—well! She died of a rapid decline six months after I went aaroad with my father." "They told you a lie. She did not die in your mother's house. I am telling you the truth." She Put her withered hand on his. "Your mother suspected here was was something between. you two, and she sent you across the water. Then she made the poor girl confess that you had married her,and she turned beiiont. I mind it is well as if it happened yesterday." "Go on ; tell me all. What became of my wife ?" She came to live in the house vith me. She had a little room on th top floor, and there she sewed to keep her- self alive. I was with, her when the child was born; she died the iaext day." , "And the child ?" "It was a fine one, and livedj nursed it myself for a month; Your mother saw -it once, just before I parted with it." "And now." - "I don't know. I gave her to a g woman. There was a poor sick giel the house,' and the lady she lived * 'used to come every week to see 4 Well, one day I was standing at t door with the child in my arms wa Mme. Prevot got out of her carri with seine fruit for the sick woman stairs. She stopped to look at t baby and asked if it was mine. told her what I thought was best, your mother was paying me not to t who owned the child. I said t mother was dead, and no one kn,e anything of the father. Well, at that she would stop in my room a held the child, and then she broug her husband, and they offered to ado it if I'dpromise never to claim it n tell Who took it. So I gave her t haby and she took it off in her carriag but I kept track of her and the chi for years." "Yes, I am listening." He had hi elen his face in his hands. "The woman that was sick got we and went back to her mistress. I use to meet her on the street, and she tell me all about the family. It Prevot was a silk merchant. He an his wifewere French; they were ver rich. Sometimes I'd see the little gi out with her nurse, and sometimes 1, the carriage with Mme. Prevot." "And her name? What did the call her ?" "I forget; but stay, I have it le paper. Bridget Murphy—that's th woman who was eiok--she got it wei for me." She drew from under her pillow small wooden box and opened it wi trembling fingers. In it were so little paper packages. These she ga one by one to Mr. Bartlett. He u rolled the strips of yellowed pape finding a plain. gold ring, one with large ruby, a. silver thimble, and a iature of himself on ivory. Any dotill of her story was now removed. The little souvenirs in his hand were his own gifts to his young wife, and eac recalled a picture. "Your mother told me to burn tbixe but I never could do it.Your wife putther in my hand before she died and aske me to keep them fcr her baby. See that's the, paper, you want." Mr. Bartlett took the scrap of pape to thedight and read aloud Afathila Prevoe,kwritten in large letters. Mrs Dillon nodded. - "That's the name! The last time met Bridget Murphy she told me he young lady was going to be married." "The last time! How long is that ago?" •'More than twenty years. I nevee heard tale nor tidings of her since. You know all I do now." She closed her eyes. "I thank you he said gravely. "Late as thie comes, it gives me new life." "You owe me no thanks! I took geld to keep the secret. I was well Paid. Look where Peter is to -day you can't take anything from him." "No; he had nothing to do with this, nor were you so much to blame. The , tempter is worse than the, tempted.." His voice shook. "You'll not tell hint this ?" she said1 feebly. '‘Call Hannah. If you find your child send me word." How easy Mr. Dillon's stairs seemed! How the night had changed "Almost too warm for these wraps," Mr. Bartlett said to Tom Dillon, who kindly went home with him. When Mrs. Bartlett and Barry re- turned ithe library was lit up, a log waif (Con4inued on Third Page,) ood in ith er• he en age up - he o I for ell he er nd pt or he 6 ; ld d- 11. 'd r. rl 11 a REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. pOR SALE.—For Sale a first class Planing Mill, nearly new and in good running order, situated in the flourishing Terivn of Seaferth, Will be sold- cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of BECORD, COS SIMS & GO ., Cloderioh, (bat. i pAILB1 IN HAY FOR SALE.—For sale Lot 28, •L Concession 7, Hay, containing 100 .acres, 57 of which are cleared and in a good stateof culti- vation. The balance ie well timbered. There are good .outbuitdiegs, and a brick house with good cellar ; also a young orchard. There aro 10 acres of fall wheat sown. It is well eituated for schoolse ohurcihes and markets, and will be sold on very easy, terms. Apply to DAVID RIFE, Hills Green P. oti JOSEPH BHT, Proprietor. 719 FARM FOR SALE—Valueble farm. of 100 acres for sale in the toWnship of Tuekersmith, County of Huron'being Lot No 4, Concession 10, H. R.' S., about 75 acres cleared' and the roarnain- der in good hardwood bush. Soil clay loam. Four and a half miles from the thriving town of Hensall, 8 from Seaforth and 10 from Exeter. There ison the premises a good barn 49x56 with stables below. A comfortable dwelling 18x26. A young orchard Tif over 50 choice young fruit trees.' For particulars apply to JAMES BUILNS, Greenbank P. 0., Ontario County. 724 lOUSE AND DoT FUR SALE — For Sale, t at, (leen able property oo North Main Street, formerly owned ad occupied by the late James Sp arlIng ; there is a frame house containing six roonia end kitchen, with pantry,, bedroom and w 0°dr:tiled ; a good cellar, oleo hard and soft w ater there is one acre of land with a frontage of tif rods; there is a good young bearing orchard; it is one ,of the most definable comedies in Sea - forth. Apply to JAMES SP.A.RL1NG, Blyth, or JOHN ,S. WALSH or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 FARM FOR SALE—Farm in Tuckersinith for sale—For sale, Lot 2, Concession 10, Huron Road Survey, Tuck ersniith, containing 100 acres, 76 of,which are cleared and in a good state of cultivation, and all underdrained. The balance is well timbered with hardwoad :There are 18 acres of fall wheat and.30 acres fall plowed. There is a stone house, go, d frame barn with stabling underneath, athl other good out -buildings Three good wells and a young. orchard Is within eight miles of Seaforth on the Grund Trunk Railway, and five from Hensel' on the Great Western. Schools, sod Churches quite convenient. Will be sold cheap Appli to Chiselhurst P. 0., or on the premises. MRS. A. YULE. 733 VARM FOR SALE.—For sale the west half of Lot17, on the 6th Concession of Tuckersmith, H. R. S, containing 50 acres of choice land; on the plaae is a frame barn nearly new, a young bearing Orchard; geed well and pump; 18 acres of fall whet sown, about 8 acres of bush; is within 4 I miles, from the town of Seaforth on a good gravel road. This is one oathebestpropertiesiu the township, and will be sold cheap.. For further particualre apply to the proprietor,' on the poemiseti, or if by letter to Seaforth P. 0. GO. MONK. 674x4- t Y T.ARi4 ,FOR SALE—The north half of Lot 26, Lot 27, and the east half of Lot 28, Conces- sion 4, L. R. S., Tuckerernith ; 200 acres for sale in one parcel, or two of 150 acres and 50 acres respectively; first-olass buildiage, good fences, and orchard; the land is in a good state of culti- vation'is well watered, and is well situated as to roads, &e. Any person wanting a good farm, in a good locality, will do well to look at this one be - ore bu3ing elsewhere. For particulars and terms apply to JAMES LAWRENCE & BROTHER on the premise', or to 1LISSR4. McCAUGHEY HOLMESTED, Barristers,Seaforth. 672 -FARM IN MORRIS FOR SA1E—The north half of -s- Lot 4, Concession 9, 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 partionlars apply to Patrick Rourke, on the adjoining farm, or to the proprietor, MICHAEL ROURKE, Pine Grove P. 0. 728x6 ARM FOR SALE.—One hundred acres, more or less, Lot 19, Conceesion 2, Stanley, Comity of Huron, withit 2 milts of Brucefield, and 2 of Lo dcn, Baron & Bruce Railroad, and 6 of Clin- ton. Ninety acres cleared, 10 of hardwood bush, soil c:ay loam, in a high state of cultivation, well watered, good brici house 26x86, frame barn 36x 56, frame shed 26x80. • Apple, pear, and peach orchard of 4 acres in good bearing. Terms reason- able. For !either particulars apply to the pro- prietor on the pemises or to Brumfield P. 0. WM. CALLANDER. 717 FARM FOR SALE—The east half of Lot 31, COnceSSion 1,WaVirtili0/41,i 00 acres,85 of which are cleared and ia a geed state of cultivation; and east half of Lot 39, Bullet t, 63 awe, 45 of which are cleared Bath farms opposite each other. The whole to be sold super/Ate.* or together, On first mentioned farm, log house, good frame bam,frame etable, good besoing °robin d, well fenced, a small spring c:eek running tIn ough farm, two wells, 18 • acres fall iwheb t hnd fell plowing done. On Sec- ond farm, good frame house 26130, with stone foundation, good well, good frame barn 36x60 with stable in it, young bearing orchard, well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. The whole clear of stumps and well drained. Four and a half miles west from Blyth on gravel road, one quarter of a mile from school; churches and mills conveeient. Terms to suit purcluteer. Apply on the premises to BICHD. IRWIN, Aubtun P. 0.726 • pARM FOB SALE—Lot No. 7, in the 4th Con- -2: cessioe, H. R. S., of Tnekersmith, 100 acres, the estate of the late James Chesney; 90 acres cleared and under cultii ation, balance timbered with beech maple elm &a. Good brick house If storeys high, 26 1) 36. Frame barr and cow stable on sten!, foundation, also frame stable, and good orchard. .The lot is well watered, well fenced ancl is in a good state of cultivation. For particulars apply on the premises, or to the un- dersigned. Mc 0AUGHEY & HOLMESTED, Solicitors, Seaforth. = 7104 FARM IN TIICKEISMITH-Iiiii SALE-- For Sale Let 28, Co 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 neer13 • all underdrained. The balance is ti mbered ith hurdwood. The' e is a good brick house with a siicndia cellar, and first-class frame barns, stables and outbu 'dings. A large oranaid. of first-class fruit trees, and plenty of water There is about 120 rocs of board fence. Is within 2 miles of Btucefield ou the Great Western Rail- way, and 6 miles from Seafoith on the Grand Trunk, with gravel roads leading to each p ace. There are 17 acres of fell wheat. This is as good and comfortable a fat -in as there is in the County of Huron, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on thepremises Otto Brucefield P. 0. ALEX. LIVINGSTONE. 724 - a :a- te; PLeiNDID FARM IN McKILLOP FOR SALE. Lot No. 34, Conceesion 14, McKillop, contain- ing 55 acres, 50 acres of which are cleared and under cultivation tho balance is well timbered. Thereis a large inane barn, stable; sheds and good log house, ale° a young bearing orchard. The farm is well feneed, 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 Seel°, 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 TO RENT.—To rent for a term of years, Lot No. 8, Concession 2, Hallett, containing 100 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 farin 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 g -ravel 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. WA ..KER, Constance P. 0. 721 MONEY. MONEY TO LOAN—I am prepared to lend money at 6 per cent. interest, payable year- ly. Principal at the end of term. Private Funds. JAS. H. BENSON. 726 WANTED—me sum of $1,000 for threeyears. Interest, six per cent. per annum, payable yearly. First class smut ity. For particulate apply to J. P. BATES, beatorth, or to Mc• CAUGHEY & HOLMESTED. 112-tf MON EY—A. G. McDOUGALL is authorized to lend Money at et per cent. on mortgage, for any amount, and for any number of years; inter- est charged or 1 on the unpaid principal. No commission cLarged. Apply at the Store of A. G. McDougall 8r Go. 678 $100 000.00 TO LOAN on Security of Beal Estate for any term of years not exceeding twenty, at 6,per ceut. p er annum ; No Commiesions ; The whole of .the principal money may be repaid at any time on giving six months' notice, or any sum not exceed- - ing one-fourth may be paid at the close of each year witheut not interest ceasing from the time of ,paymentwLoans effected promptly. OFFICE — Yiatorla Square, Seaforth. HIT .7: 700 GREAT NOVEMBER SALE. HOMAS KIDD DECEMBER 30, 1881. To -Day commences his great November Sale. Notwithstanding the large sales during Septenaber and October, I hold tottlay one of the MOST -ATTRACTIVE AND BEST ASSORTED STOCKS of Millinery, Arent/ s, Wool Goods, AIM) Dress Goods, Shawls, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, _Blankets, Flannels' Tfinceys, Mantle Cloths, Ulster i Cloakings, eady-made Clothin , Goilk: Furnishings, Under- ' Clothing en's and Boy's ats and Caps, Boots and Shoes Etc. Any one wanti a large stock to sel purchased today, doing business are: possibly sold for, a CASH, as 11.13Y little more than an whet the goods can ceive purchasers, w these Goods should visit my House,lwhere they will ha'e et from. Bought on the best terms for which goods can he d sold with the very lowest living profit. My principles ef Mark my goods in plain figures, as km as they can be, d allow a discount of FIVE PER CENT. fcr READY easonablo person must know that -ready money ts worth Is thing else. We will net ask you 25 per cent. more than be sold for, and on sOme articles make a reduction to de- ien you are really paying more than th value of the goods I direct special ttention to my haamense dock of Mantles, which are per. feet in fit, finish a d style, and good reliable cloth. Do not purchase youe Mantles until you have seen my stock where you will have -over FIVE HUNDRED to select from, when yen will have no trouble in securing fit at the price you i tend going to. FURS! We have just to ORDER BY THE every article will be Astrachan. Look at at my Low Priced M and Sets. Children' FURS! FURS': hand one of thequiest assortments of Furs MADE TO EST MANUFACTURERS IN MONTREAL, of which , varranted. Look at my Prime Mink. Look at my Black my Medium Priced Mink. Look at my Seal Sets. Look nk. Very nobby things in low priced Furs, both in Caps school caps, both for Boys and Girls, very low ha price. READY-MADE CLOTHING—UNSURPASSED VALUE. Men's Tweed Uls Worsted Suits, Men Tweed Suits, Boy's partment I have mix season in the above assort -inept, and be c All other depart assorted. TEAS—BI liberally dealt with. CENT. DISCOUNT ets, Boy's Tweed Ulsters, Men's Worsted Suits, Boy's s I Beaver Overcoats, Men's Worsted Overcoats, Men's weed Suits, Children's Tweed Suits, Etc. In this Det the largest stock of any House in the County, and this lines I am giving mitch closer prices than ever. See nay nvinced that my geode are right as well as my prices. ents, Boots and, Shoes, Groceries and Liquors, are well tter value than ever., Those wishing a quantity will be ighest Price Paid for First -Class Trade, and FIVE PER OR CASH. THOMAS KIDD, _ Seaforth. 11- Corner' of Main and Market Stieets. DUOICAN .14 DUNCAN, ; SE.7'01=V111---1, ARE now selling Dr Goods cheaper than ever, and are anxious that every person will call and get the bargains. Our stock of Dress Goods which is yet well assorted, havin added some twenty pieces to it, we feel satisfied that ladies wishing new an4 fashionable 'goods will do well to call and examine our stock. We ask the att ntion of our -customers to a few of our leading lines in Dress Goods: ALL WOOL JERSEY CLOTHS, MONANTI COSTUME CLOTHS I UES IN ALL FANCY COLORS, ENDLESS VARIETY AND AT PRICES TO SUIT. 1..4 A SO, COMPLETE LINES OF PLAIN AND BROCADE VELVETEENS AND BLACK. AND COLORED SILKS. ' 0 • Also, all of the latest d signs in BLACK and COLORED FRINGES, and the most complete stock of ft ncy goods ever shown in the county. Our stock of Staples, consisting of Bleached wild .Unbleac ed Table N apkins, Table Linens, Table Doyles. A Large and Assorte Stock of Linen Tow' els, also Bleached and Unbleached sit ding, Plain and Twilled Pillow Cotton. And the largest assortree t of all such goods as are found in this department, Having imported our sto k direct from the largest manufacturers, we are con- fident that all our goods sire at rock bottom prices, and cannot be undersold by any house in the trade. CLOTHING I CLOTHING! CLOTHING, This Department is always complete in every respect, and gentlemen pur- chasing will always find mir stock of Tweeds the largest, and of all the best makes, comprising SCOTCH, ENG-LISH and CANADIAN, French and English Worsted Coatings. Our st,Pck of Overcoats are ahead of any prey -forts seasons, and the styles are altogether new. They range in price from $6 to $20 We also keep a complete and fully assorted stock of Boots and Shoes, Groceries, &c. Do not fail to call and see our stock, as it is no trouble to show goods. DUNCAN 84. DUNCAN. 4 TAKE Noumea That M. R. Counter's_ JEVV.ELRY STORE Is the Headquarters for CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR'S AND WEDDING PRESENTS, WATCHES. Ladies' Gold Watches from $12 and upward. Gents' Gold Watches from $30 and upward. Ladies' Silver Watches from $12 and upward. Gents' Silver Watches from $10 and upward. JEWELRY. Gold Guards and Alberts, Necklets, Bracelets, Brooches, Ear -rings, Cuff Buttons, Shirt Studs, Seals, Charms, Fine 15 Caret Colored Half Suits, Bright Gold Half Suits, Real Plate Half Suits, Silver Gilt Half Suits, Gold and Silver Rings, Fine Lot of Gem Rings from $2 and upwards. A Large Stock of those Celebrated 18 Caret • WEDDING RINGS, Stanaped 180 M. R. C. Warranted full quality. Black Jewelry in Hall Suits. Brace- lets, Chains, Crosses, de. Clocks of all kinds from $2.50 upwards. Violins and Violin Sundries. PLATED WARE. Electro -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 Beceivers, Castors, Celery Stands, Cups, Dessert Sets, Dinner Castors, Epergnes, Flower Stands, Fruit Stands, Ioe Pitcher Sets, Individual Castors, Individual Salts, Jewel Stands, Kettles, Napkin Rings, Spoon 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 set and Tea Forks '• Pickle and Pie Forks; Children's Sets in Knife, Fork, Spoon and Napkin Rings. itEPAIRING in all our branches as usual. All work warranted to give satisfaction. FANCY GOODS. Fancy Goods, such as Piano Orna- ments, Tobacco Stands, Flower Pets and Vases in Glass, Statuary Walking Stioks, Satchels, dm, will be sold at NET COST, fiS I am going out of these - lines. Remember the Stand, Directly Op - poste J. S. Porter' l Cheap Cash Store. Tree of ,Silver Plate in the Window. M. R. COUNTER, Watchmaker and Jeweller. 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