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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1882-01-27, Page 2e.. • );* • 2 - r • • • TE HURON EX.POSITOR. • ••••••• • I: LORIMER AND WIFE. ONTINuED STORL • • • • • • .1•, • • • • • • • tri.--Vontititted. "After being oneel!thiipeeted X should always doubt your tiONIdence in I should feel no security in the future." "Not even in my, love- for you, • olaire?" "I trnsted blindly in that when I mar- , ?led you. See what it has broughtus to I Remember what you said to me in Mr. Bartlett's house, 'that our mar- riage was a mistake that I was fickle and false; that I had worn out .your love and lost your respect.' " "Your memory is good, but pride is controlling you now. You know that when I said all that I was mad with anger and jealousy. Your own heart must have told you that -I did not be- lieve it. No man ever loved a woman more passionately than I loved you, and you know it. I ask your pardon for the injury I did:e'en. I can do no more than accept the whole blame of this sorrow." '.. "You forget the sehool I have been in for two years -how much I have seen end learned since aunt's death. Per- , haps this experience will benefit me in the end; so far it has only unilettled my old views of life. Passionate love on one side and blind confidence on the • other will not bring happiness; there must be something above and beyond these. I have had time to think. Questions that I never dreamed of have been forced upon me. I know now that 1 was too ignorant when I married you. There was no equality between us, because I was perfectly unaware of a woman's capabilities. Then I was satisfiea to let others think for me and order my life; now I can think for myself." "Oh I if you have imbibed the wo- man's rights doctrines I have no more to say. If you will steel your heart against me-" "I think you hardened yours against me ; I know you did. When aunt was dying" -her voice shook -"she wrote to you. It was the last act of her life. Yon never came near me. I was so weak then, so Utterly helpless, if you had come to me I would have taken any position you wished. No human being will ever know what your neglect cost me. But . see the result 1 From being an ignorant, helpless girl I have become usefaltancl in.dependeut. I have paid Miss Horan and commenced to save." "Claire, you know why I did not go to yon. I was satisfied that you had a sufficient income, and I hoped that solitude would break down your pride and force you to come back to me." , "I could have died, but not that." "Claire, you are driving me crazy." He caught her in his arms with alorce that frightened her. "Once for all, will you give up these rectiminations and rentem.ber that you are my wire? Yon know what you are to me. These absurd theories and fancies cannot sep- arate us; nothing can but death. Come,answer me ; will you forget and forgive ? Let all this misery be like an awful dream. I have conquered my pride'for heaven's hake give up yours!" "I thought we parted for ever at Riverforcl," she said coldly. He looked at her passionless features a,nd let her go as if stung, an exclamation of anger escaping hineat) Claire sank on the sofa and put her hands over her face. He fiercely drew them away. "What a bitter tongue you have Can you look at me and tell me that you have lost all love for Me 2" Her eyes proudly met his, but she spoke sadly, as if. regretting a miserable truth. _ 'II suppose I have; my heart is tor- pid. I cried all my love away. You cannot imagine what 1 have gone through. 1 -it is no harrn to own it - 1 think at one time I hated yon, you seemed so unjust, so cruel. It was soon after aunt died. I saw you riding with your sister. I had been looking for employment, and I was worn oat and. disappointed. 1 suppose it was very wicked, but I could not help it." "0 Claire! Well, hatred is better than indifference," he said with a searching look. "But it must have turned to that at last. Barry, Barry, how could I be- lieve in you, treated as I‘was ?" It was the first time she had said his name ; but it was wrung from her - there was nothing natural in the sound. He dropped his hands and walked up and down for some tirne hi silence. Now and then he looked at her, but her bent head and downcast eyes defied scrutiny. At last he stopped in front of her, his arms folded, his air cool and determined. Claire raised her eyes to his. "Well, have you decided? We have made our confessions; the prospect is not too charming -love on my side, in- eifference on yours. I em bitterly dis- appointed; I cannot deny or hide it. I expected a generous, impulsive girl, too high spirited to bear mistrust, but too noble to refuse forgiveness where it, _ is due. I find you. changed -terribly changed 1" "That is only natural. Contact with the world does not keep people gener- ous and impulsive. You held those) qualities lightly enough when I had them. They led me into rash actions for which you only blamed me." That is true ; you forget nothing. Still, we must reach some decision. Will you come to me, changed as you are, and let me try to win back your love?' • "Must I go with you if yon say so ?" "No, you must not; no man can compel his wife to live with him, nor would 1 if 1 could. I don't want an un- willing wife. 11 you can't come of your QW11 free will and accord, then stay away from me." "Then I shall stay away from you." co He looked incredulously at her, then gave way to his passion, speaking rapidly: "Listen, Claire! Yon can- not expect me to accept this decision as thesesult of the feelings you have ex- pressed. You are withholding your real motive for this unjustifiable -con - duct. What becomes of your marriage - vow ? Did you assume it for a liinited period only?" "You broke yours first. We both made promises, but why keep them in the letter when the spirit 18 entirely wanting?" "Why, indeed? Your language and manner force me to entertain doubts that an hour since I should have been ashamed to listen to. I suspect your reason for this dislike, this coolness, this unwomanly sarcasm." "More sutipicions," she said bitterly. "Ant I not right in saying that you have no real faith in me?" PiAndlave I MA Came to be iealo4s and -suiWous VAper deethibad, youitlifiltili thate=inieeitable *),11138,0nd. avowed his fee di and della ltinegii*'vilititi= it w me . eax seetnan .declare his lovitfdr mtWife." "He was too honorable to-aceukrtne of seeking his attentions," Claire nervously twisting h0 hande. She fluehed under Barry's eager look. He spoke aneeringly : "-You seem to have the Most perfect oonfidenee in Mr. Weitner's honor." "I have no reason to question it. He treated me kindly; he would have married me had I been free), without a doubt as to my previous life. Such trust wins respect. I was in a false position. e I ceased him* pain, and I shall always feel sorry and ashairted about it, -though I did it unconscious - "Von are very kind. Your sympa- thies are evidently so monopolized by strangers that You have none for those who have a olefin to them. I don't know what to think Of you, Claire." "I told you the truth. You need not have insulted me by sayiug‘l had con- cealed motives for *my decision." "I did not wish to insult you." "Then You hoped to route me by a false acousation ; but the old feeling for you that should prompt me to deny it is gime. It makes little difference to me now what people think or say of me so long as my conscience doesn't accuse me. I know that they are incapable of judging me." t "I think myself quite capable Of judg- ing you." "And I differ with you." There was another long silence. "I have something important to tell you, but I am too angry and excited to do it clearly. shall .go away for a while. Yoa will see inc when I come back. I must 'think. This room is ea - footing." t' "Let me bring you a glass of water. If you like, I can go up stairs and you can stay here." "No, thank you ; I won't trouble you for any attentions. I can walk about the areas for an hour or two. You will be here ?" "Yes; I am not going out to -day." He left the room, afraid of himself.- Claire clasped her hands on her throb- bing temples and lived over the scene. Had she controlled herself? What had become of her old nature? Hours passed. She was still think- ing when Miss Horan camel' in --an un- usual eircumstance, as she always took her lunch and returned quite tete. Claire stetted from the sofa, but before she could speak Miss Horan had hold of her halide. • "I have seen your husband, Mrs. Lorimer." "What must you think of CHAPTER XXXI. RICH IN WORLDLY GOODS. "More than ever." She put her arm round Claire in the proteotive, caressing way that had become habitual to b.er. "But the deception I often wanted to tell you, but my tongue seemed par- alyzed when I tried to speak of him. ' "Yon were perfectly right, my dear child. I respect you all the more for keeping your Own counsek I am con- servative on the marriate question. Yon have been thinking -eine° he left y you. He toll me our decision. I know you have changed yoar mind." "I have not." She shivered and drew closer to Miss Horan. "I dread going back to him with such curious feelings! for hina. Suppose they eheuld miler change ?" "He undoubtedly loves you, and I am sure you love him." "How can you be sine of that t" "Because you never spoke of him. If he were not sacred to you I should have heard of him before to -day." d. "It hurts me ly. He told me I do not won - Claire shook her hea to think of him." "Try to do it kind the circumstances, and der at you, although I find some excuse h surprised ? I self. I believe I for him." "Were you very muc wanted to tell you my wrong every one who cares for me." "I was very much surprised. But your position has always puzzled me, and I should have been premixed for an explanation of it. This has been a day of surprises. Mr. Lorimer saw a pic- ture of you in Mr. Weitner's room, and found out from him where you were. I IWV he was displeased, about , the por- trait, so I told him that Mr. Weitner got it through a blunder of mine." "I wonder - why he is coming back this evening ?" said Claire. "You must do as he says. You can start for home to -morrow." "I have no intention of going. I am contended here. Let me stay where I am useful." - "You can be that in your own home far more so than here ; there you will have influence - and wealth. - Think of the good you can do You must not shrinkfrom your plain duties because. some of them are difficult. The ex- perience of the last -two years will he of great use to you." "But I an not fitted. foe that hollow ce. Besides, Mrs. Bartlett stores broadcast. I cannot ,after having been so lower- exi s -ead r efteet poop ed in their estimation." "Innocence should be brave, Mrs. Lorimer. Well, considee the question. Don't decide too quickly." • "My head aches with thinking. I am going on with my drawing." She sat down end mechanieally drew her, materials about her. Miss Horan watched her for some time, theroughly I surprised. • "Airs. Lorimer, I would rather see you having a good cry than putting such ntcrol on yourself." But I can t cry, and I can't afford to ; waste time." "Well, go and lie down for an hour. If Mr. Lorimer comes 1 will entertain ' him. You are not in a fit condition to meet him; your nerves will fail you just when you need them." Claire let herself be persuaded into lying down, but to eleep was impossible. Her brain was painfully active and her whole life passed before her. She had lived in extremes -either supremely happy or utterly wretched Others moved. in a dull, calm routine of every- day duties, never knowing the excess of joy or sorrow. To her this apathetic existence was impossible; every emo- tion completely possessed her. Shetived each moment of her life, her feelings intensifying as she grew older, and her • mind became abrouger and more com- prehensive. t About_ dusk tbe bell rang loudly. glaireniiders -Barry's frame of"mind. After le shetWent dowh, . , rubbing her c1i1ed"handelogether, and secretly helpingthat Mies Horan was With him. Preparation*. 'fbr supper were in progress a pleasant warmth and an agreeable odor 6f tea and toast ' came through the open door of the din- ing -room. Claire looked in; Miss Horan was standing at the window, her foreheed pressed against the pane. Claire was besi e her in a aeoond. "Now, what is eronbling yon? You have been crying." "We have been so happy here; child. It 4s hard to part with you, although I know it is for the best." "But I am notlgoing to leave yon; I . told you so." "Wait till you ear everything. Yott must return to New York, I lit the lamp, and there s a bright fiie. Ask him to tea with s." "I cannot tin erstand ! You talk like a machine !" "And, what is Worse, I feel likesone. I never heard of such' mysteries and ro- mances. You ar & Ledger -story hero- ine. Do go and hear what Mr. Lori- mer has to say." "Won't you tel me whatit is ?" "I wouldn't de rive him of the pleas- ure for any oon ideration. But, Mrs. Lorimer, when you are able to. Oolitrel Toney, don't forget -- the poor wOmen whom you have seen; do eomething for the working -o asses." "Barry must h ve had a fortune left him," thought CI ire, as she vent to the sitting -room. 11 was standing at the table where her irawings were Spread out. Their eyes uet for a second; his were cold and ste dy. "Will you sit dewn ?" he said, placing a chair directly under the powerful lamp. "Thank you -1i prefer the sofa." She retreated tO a far corner. He began walking up and down, his. feat- ures wearing the hard, impassive look that Claire reme a trace of the pa him remained in While she waited bered too well. Not sion that had Moved is voice or manner. for him t� speak he studied every outline of her form, every . change of her *bile features. There was something abput her that had been g beyond the delicate rst attraoted him, in- ibable, the outward , higher growth, the llectnal and spiritual ith_ the physical and le being. lacking-somethi beauty that had tangible, indesc sign of the lune powers of the int nature blending ennobling the wh He began to d nbt his capacity for judging her, she had been as wax in his hands. Now he firm lines of the red lips and the e rnest eyes denoted a woman quite eq al to thinking out subjects likely to interesther and form- ing just opinions. Not for a moment could he consider her his inferior in any essential particular; it was possible that he might lean frorn her. • - Claire grew c rious ; he seemed to be debating something, not 'knowing how te introduce it. "Have you gijown more :fond of money ?" heaskec suddenly. "Yes, I have; qne can do o much good With it, and without it one is powerless." "Then you won d like the eontrol of it. You think yoi could use it wisely. I owe you -an apolpgy fgr not explaining this _ matter befdre urging ray own claims, but I was vain anel foolish enough to think mine the Strongest. You cannot be very much attached to Mr. Bartlett ?" "I liked him, partly for himself, but principally because I felt that he liked me. Is he in good. health ?" , uite so. I have tele - are safe.. He will be he sees you. Mies n be ready , to start gd/) my being in his house dal ?" one motive of your presenoe there ; Mit that is not his mo- tive for wanting you." "I can imagine no other. This jus tice comes too lite. Mrs.' Bartlett is the person to made the mischief, and she is skilful enough to arrange every eb.ing without expesing her share in it I should make mistakes; besides, don't care to bp there when she re turns." "Heavens knowe when thet will be, unless you are kind. enough to forgive her wickedness and ask her to com home. I don't want to startle you to suddenly, but you have a right to live' Me. Bartlett's house as long as yo please: you are hi S gra,ndcbild." "His grandchild! What utter non sense !". "It is true. Your mother was hi own daughter. We have proofs of it.' "0 Barri!" • She rose and wont to him appealing ly ; but he controlled the impulse t support her, and doldly, explained Mr Bartlett's early life and Mrs. Dillon' connection with it. • Claire leaned against the mantel -piece and watched him. "I often heard of Bridget Murphy,' she Said when he had finished. "You and Mr. Bartlett think this is true ?" Neither he nor I have any doubt of it. He has been searching for you ever since he heard it." Claire sat down,eompletely evercome. Her sileire made him desperate. ."Yes, for him, graphed that you impatient until Horan says you c to -morrow MOLDi "Does he think would silence Boa 'That wbuld b • REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. TT OUSB AND LOT 7 1N SEAFOBTH FOR 4-a- SALL-For sale that comfortable dwelling house situated oti John Street, the property of and at present occupied by the undertigned. The house containti site* room, dining room, kitchen and 4 bedrooms, also a cellar under the kitchen. Aneyerfailing well and good cistern. The hiause is new and in good order. There is also a good stable. Thia'property will be sold cheap as the proprietor intends going to the North-west in the spring. JAS. LIKATIIRRLAND. 736 .r.1 OUSE AND LOT FOR SALL For Sale, ./-1- that desirable property on North Main Street, formerly owned and oceupied by the lute James Sperling; there is a fro me house eontaining six rooms end •kitehen, with pantry, bedroom and oodetted ; a good cellar, also hard and soft y ater ; there is one acre °fiend with a frontage of rode; there is a good young bearing orchard; it is one of the most desirable properties in Sea. forth. Apply to JAMES SPA.RLING, Blyth, or JOHN S. WALSH or A. STRONG, Seaforth. 694 FARM FOR SALE -Farm in Tuckerernith for sale -For sale, Lot 2, Concession 10, Huron Road Survey, Tuckeremith, containing 100 acres, 76 of which are cleared and in a good state- of cultivation, and all underdrained. The balance is well timbered with hardwood There are 18 acres of fall wheat and 30 acres fall plowed. There is a stone house, good frame barn with stabling underneath, and other good out -buildings. Three good wells and a young. orchard. Is within eight miles of Seaforth on the Grand Trunk Railway, and five from Hensall on the Great Western. Seli-ools and Churches quite convenient. Will be sold cheap. Apply to Chiselhurst P. 0., or on the premises. Mas. A. Yutat. 733 FAR V. FOR SALE -The north halt of Lot 26, Let 27, and the ea st half of Lot 28, Cenees- aims 4, L. R. S.., Tuckeremith ;- 200 acres for sale in one parcel, pr two of 150 acres and 50 acres respectively; first-clase buildings, good fences, and orchard; the land is in a good state of culti- vation, iswell watered, and hi well situated as to roads, &c. Any person wanting a good farm, in a good locality, will do well to look at this one be- fore bueing elsewhere. For particulars and terms apply te JAMES LAWRENCE & BROTHER on the premisee, . or to MESSRS. MoCAUGHEY & HOLUESTED, Barristers,Seaforth. 672 VARM FOR SALE -The east half of Lot 31, Conceasion 1, Wawanosh,100 acres,85o/ which. are cleared and in a good state of cultivation; and east hall of Lot 89, hullett, 63 acres, 46 of which are cleared Both farms opposite each other. The whole to be sold separately or together. On first mentioned farm, log house, good frame barialrame etable, good bearing °reline d, well fenced; a small spring ceeek iunning thioneh farm, two wells, 18 acres fall wheat and fad plowing done. On Sec- ond farm, good frame hoose 2dx3J, with s,. -one foundation, good well, good frame barn 36x60 with stable it, young bearing orchard, well fenced and in a good state of oultivation. The wheat) clear of stumps and well drained. Four and a half miles west from Blyth on gravel road, ono quarter of a mile from school; churches and mills conveuieut. Terms to suit purchaeer. Apply on the premises to PICHD. IRWIN, Auburn P. 0.726 veRti FOR SALE -Lot No. 7, in the 4th Con- -5- cession, H. R. S., of Tuckersmith, 100 acres, the estate of the late James Chesney; 90 acres cleared and under cultiNation, balance timbered with beech maple elm &o. Good brick house storeys high, 26 by 36. Mama hart and cow stable on stone foundation, also frame stable, a*d good orchard. The lot is well watered, well fenced and is in a good state of cultivation. For particulars apply on the premi-es, or to the un- dersigned. MoCATJGHEY & HOLMESTED, Solicitors, Seaforth. 710-t f -FARM IN TUCKERSMITH FOR SALE -For Sale Lot 28, Col cession 3, le R. S., Tucker - smith, containing 100 tierce, about 80 of which are cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation, and nearly all underdrained. The balance is ti mbered with hardwood. The: e is a good brick houee with a splendid cellar, and first-olase frame barns, etables and outbn lclings. r A large orchaad. of first-class fruit trees, and plenty of water There is about 120 reds of board fence. 'Is within 2 miles of Brumfield on the Great. Western Rail- way, and 6 miles from Seafoi th on the Grand Trunk, with gravel roads leadirg to each p ace. There are 17 acres of fell wheat. Thie is as good and comfortable a lama as there is in the County of Huron, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the promises or to Brucetield P. 0. ALEX. LIVINGSTONE. 724 SPLENDID FARM IN McKILLOP FOR SALE. "--'1 Lot No. tt, Concession 14, MeKillop, contain- ing 65 acres, 50 acres of which are cleared and under cultivation, tho hala-nce is well timbered. Thereis a large frame 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 Bras - Bela, and 11 from Seefmth, with a gravel road running to °Emil place. It is an excellent farm and will be sold °beep, as the proprietor is going to Dakota. The adjoining 60 acres can also be bought reasunable. Apply on the preneises to the prOprietor or to Walt= P. 0 EDWARD RYAN, Walton P. O. 712 le-sARIM, TO RENT. -To rent for a term of years, A: Lot No. 8, Concession 2, Hullett, containing 100 acres, 86 of which are cleared and in a good state of cultivation. Brick house with all neces- sary conveniences, two frame barns, stable and shed, ayoting hearing orchard, four weile 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 Ave 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 grass. Apply on the pre- mises or to A. WALKER, Constance P. 6. 721 Q PLENDLD FARM IN HAY FOR SALF, -For sale lot 6, Concession 11, Township of Hay, conteining 94 acres, all of which are cleared and in spleudid condition There aro 26 acres of fall wheat rind th e fail plowing is all done.' There is a brick house bank barn, dee) y building and good oreherd. 'This is, without exception,' one of. the best farms in the townsbip, and will be sold - cheap. Also 25 acres of, timber land on lot 6, couceesion 7, Hay; Wiliam, cedar and hard- wood. Those propertiee will be sold together or • separately. Apply on the preini.tes or to HENRY 13AYEB, Dashwood P. 0. 735x7 e "FOR SALE --A story and a half house on the corner of John and High streets, containing every convenience for family use, in one of the most Central localities of the town as regards a _churches, markets, schools and business centres. Hard and :ioft water on the premises. A fine s lawn with choice shrubbery, the whole enclosed by a handsome wire fence. Also barn with stablhie for cow and horses. For further 8 particulars apply to W. S. ROBERTSON, Sea- / forth. 720 lisARM FOR SAL1-For sale, t1.4_ west half of • the north half of Lot 2, Coecession 8, Morrie, 0 containing 50 acres, 35 are cleared and in a good state of cultivation. The bush is eel' timbered • with good hardwood, good frame barn and two g good log stables, also a tog dwelling house. - A good pur'e, -orcbeed ith a choicea ariety of fruit trees. G ood well. S!, w mill and school within on e - quarter of a nide, Two and a halt miles from the village 'of Bly le and eynk -qua rl er of a mile from /the Wingbarn gravel med. Thi e propeity will be sold aliens!as th- proprit tor is going to Ma ilitoba in the sern.g. Apple to AT_IGU ST KRUSE on the place, or to C. TIAMiLTON it Blyth. 734 "Yon will have some one now to pro- tect you, some one who will never wound you with harsh words or unjust suspicions. He will surround you with luxuries, and I trust that in time you will forget what you have suffered through my cruelty." She looked at him. "Yon will b� very happy then." "How so ?" "Why, look at the prospects: every wish , gratified, money to carry out every scheme, no One to contradict or interfere with you-" "Don't! you torture me. I was happier yesterday, When I had nothing to expect but what I could earn." Tears wei e glistening in her eyes. "I cannot see why you should cry. Yon are a rich woman now, indepen- dent of the world. Thousands would sell their souls for s,uch a position." "Von must give rie time to. realize it and feel grateful. nder other oir stances I might fee WY happy." (To be Cbntinued.) . young man who didn't like the color of his hair wrote to a chemist ask- ing: "What is the best dying recipe t" 'The chemist wrote back: "Fool with a loaded gun." 4 VOR SAT E. - That valuable and splendidly located farm,being south half of Jot No. 30, in tbe 4th Concession of the Township of Mor- ris in the c. ounty of Huron, containing, by ad- measurement 99 acres, 85 cleared and under cultivation. on the premises are 20 acres fall wheat, an exeellent bearing orchard, a large and comfortable dwelling house ; eeeel frame barn, stable and sled. The eroperty is situated on the main, gavel road, and is only 11 miles north of the Bruseels station. Only .small cash deposit required: Remainder on mortgage. Terms favorable. For further information apply to the proprietor. RCM IIALTI TA1-1.nit,‘ BrIlsSCI:113. O. 736-4 FOR SALE OR TO RENT .-BeingLot 3, 1: concession 3, in the township of Hullett, containing 1e0 acres, 85 of v. h ict• are cleared and in a good state of cultivation. 'there is a good brick house, frame barn and stables; elso ayoung bearing orchard with a large vsriety of trees; two wells and plenty of water. The farm is well fenced and well underdrained Four miles from Seaforth and • six from Clinton. Schools and churches convenient There are 15,acres of fall wheat sown. This is one of the best farms in the county, and wiU be sold cheap or rented on reasonable terms. Forlurther particnlars apply to. MRS. C. CARTER, Seaforth P. 0. 737 PLENDID FARM FR SALE -Tor side Lot 27, Concession 6, Hay, containing 100 acres nearly all cleared, well fenced, underdrained, free from stump's and in a high state of caltiva- tion generally. here are about 16 acres of fall wheat and abou 40 acres fall plowed. A frame house, two good frame barns, frame stable and other good outbuildings; plenty of water and a good orchard; also about 160 rods of thorn hedging. It is within 4 miles of Kippen and about some distance to Hensall, and convenient to churches, schdols and post office. This is a splendidfarm, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms, as the proprietor wishes to retire. Apply on the premises or to Mills Green P. 0. JAMES 1.101MDEN, Proprietor. 737 ANNUAL CLEARING SALE; D NCAN 84 DUNCAN, SEAFORTH. Tl1is is a Genuine Sale. We make actual reduction in every Department. NO BIGUS DISCOUNTS. Stook muet be reduced, to make room for our Spring Importations. Our Stock at present is hill in every Department, e goods are all of this season's importations. Larg and DRESS GOODS, CASHMERES, WI NCEYS Ladi e FIANCY WOOLLEN GOODS OF ALL KINDS, 81 Furs, _Hosiery and Gloves, Tweeds, Cloths, Clothing Made to Order, and all Classes of House Furnishings. -; JANUARY 27, 1882. HEAT YOUR HOUSES THOROUNI0 BY USING THE CHALLENGE HEATE HICKORY or RADIANT HOME STOVES. They have the best known improve. ments for saving fuel and labor of an similar stoves in this market. CALL AND SEE THEM AT JOHN KIDD'S, MAIN S SEAFORTH. SEAFORTH INSURANCE AGENCY • WM. N. WATSON, MILLINERY AND MANTLES TO BE CLEARED OUT LESS THAN COST. General Fire, Marine, life and At- . cident Insurance Agent, Convey. ancer, Appraiser, Btc., COME AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK. No Trouble to Show Goods. CAN & DUNCAN,-IMPORTERS SEAFORTH. • TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. LUMSDEN &. WILSON, CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, SCOTT'S BLOCK, SEAFORTEI; Are determined to keep up their reputation for PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, and, while thanking their numerous cus- tomers for the very liberal share of patronage bestowed upon them during the past year, would. beg to say that although they do not believe in pushing every new medicine that is shoved into the market by enterprising speculators without some pre- vious knowledge of the article or of the makers, yet the public can depend on getting from us any articie in our line of KNOWN MERIT as soon as it is in the market, and as both members of our firm are PRACTICAL DRUGGISTS, one or both of Whom will always be found in -the shop during business hours, parties with physicians' prescriptions or family receipts can always depend on having them -carefully and accurately compounded with the PUREST DRUGS, and at the lowest paying prices. Soliciting a continuance of your favors, we are, yours respectfully, LUMSDEN & WILSON. BIO BARGAINS FOR ONE MONTH ti AT - ES McLOUGHL N'S NEW STORE. WHITNEY'S BLOCK, MAIN ST., SEAFORTH. Th4 following goods will be offered. at greatly reduced prices FOR CASH ; Dressl Goods, Winceys, Flannels, Blankets, Wool Goods, Hosiery and Gloves, Tweeds, Mantle Cloths, Shirts & Dra/wers, Hats & Caps. THE E1ALANCE OF MILLINERY, MANTLES, SHAWLS AND FUR *COORS TO BE CLEARED OUT REGARDLESS OF COST. 111- Butter and Eggs taken for Goods at the regular prices, JAMES MCLOUGHLIN. MAIN ST., SEAFORTH. • .• • 6••••••• 666/M ese 1 ONLY FIRST-CLASS, 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 tams property in the "Gore District," of Galt,establieh- over 43 years, at from. .62i to 1 per cent., cash, • for three years. Cheaper than any mutual com- pany m existence. 'The following. companiet ••• represented, viz.: London &Lancashire England' Northern, England; Scottish Imperial. Sco ' British America, Toronto ; Royal Canadian, Men- , treal ; Gore District, Galt ; Canadian Fire tt _ _ Marine, Hamilton ; Alliance, Hamilton ; Tempt& Life, (Life), Toronto ; Travellers, Life and lied:- dent, Hartford, Conn. Agent for the Canal m Peranent Loan and Savings Company, Toronto Money loaned at 6 per cent on real estate, for the State Line Steamship Company, sailing between New York and Glasgow. Pint Cabin* e $00 to $ Th; Second Cabin $40 ; Steerage, 426. Return tickets issued good for 12 months. W. N. :- WATSON', Main Street, Seaforth. "Offiee, Camp- bell's Block, opposite the Maneion Hotel. • ON EXHIBITION The Grand:Planetory Wonder which causes sko " much excitement is yet visible to the gazing mil- lions, and the 26th of Am° Ineving comeand gone , with every prospect of several anniversaries of this eventful time, the well knoveia firm of WHITNEY BROTHERS, Stove and 17i72Waire Mereharit8, M AIN STREET, S EAfORTH Reepectfury Solicit theinepection and Patronage of the Public of Seaforth and vicinity, to their . splendid stock of STOVES, &a. Don't pase the sign of THE BIG COFFEE POT Yon eau see at the sign of the big Coffee Pot, that W IIITNEY,BROS. keep eteves, and -what not? Why Harveeb Tools, Binding Mitts, and all kinds of Tinware, as Cheap and as Good as any store elsewhere. Some think not true, but only a rhyme. But come, inspect our Stoves; tiwont take much time. - We Will Bell Just as Cheap as• We Possibly Com From a Pine Polished Stove to a BirdCage or Can. Please enquire for WHITNEY BROTHERS/, MAIN -ST., SEAPORTH. CHRYSTAL & BLACK, PRAOTIOAL BOILER' MAKERS. T HE Subscribers have bought the Tools and J- Boiler Business lately carried on by the God. erich Foettley and Mannfacturing Company, and having had an experience of over eight years in th at shop, are now prepared to carry on. the trade in all its beanellee. Any work entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. First-class work guaranteed. ell kinds of Boilers made and repaired, alee Smoke Stacks and Sheet Iron Worke&c., at me- sonabie rates. New Salt Pans made and old ones repaired on the ehortest notice, and at prices that defy eons - petition. OHRYSTAL Be BLACK, 686-52 • Box 103, Goderich. ----- The Royal Hot - (LATE CARMICHAEL'S) SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. JAMES WEIR BEGS to infornt his old friends and the travel- ling public that having purchased this new and commodious hotel building, he hasthorough- ly re -furnished and re -fitted it from top to bot - torn, and it is now one of the most comfortable and convenient hotels in the county,. By strict attention to the wants of his customers he hopes to merit a share of public patronage. The rooms are all well furnished and well he.ated. The bar will be kept supplied with the best, and an at - tentative and trust worthy hostler will aleva.ys be in attendance. Oood sample rooms for Commer- cia) Travellers. Remember the -"Royal Hotel," corner of Main and Goderich Streets, Seaforth. 738 JAMES WEIR, Proprietor. - 41- - _ . , , - _ .7 ' - The The Book, lately in the library They etone entiti . 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