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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1883-01-05, Page 22 ' NEVER VRTU,An •••=1=1•••.• STORY COP SCOTCH COURTSHIP. &Kik Ripped' wee a hind, or plough- man, to Mr, Bilk* the farmer of Brax- ton, on Tweedsides Mr. Elliot was a en large -bodied, good-hearted man, though 111 he sometimes lost his temper Mthe carelessness or stupidity of hiaservants, ana sought relief to his irritated feelings by soundly reting them; for a frank, • open-hearted man of his stamp does net mince matters. Jock Rippeth, being unmarried, was what is called the Man within the hoose -that is, he got his food in the farm kitehen, and alept in the stable . loft. Ile was- a stout, well -made, ruddy - faced youth, capable and active. He could turn a fur" with any plough- man in the district, had .his horses always in capital order, and could man- age them with, an ease and dexterity equalled by few. Jock was intelligent too for his station, and warm and gen- erons-hearted, yet there was one diffi- culty which he _could not overcome. He was deeply, hopelessly in love, and could not muster sufticieut courage to disclose, the fact t� the object of his affectiou, Like all genuine men, he was blind to his own merits and per- sonal advantages, and was ignorant of the naturally good impression he made on the fair sex. Indeed, his own opinion df himself wits the humblest possible, And though he could not help loving Peggy Sheerlaw, yet he thought it very darieg tor do so, and considered It quiteimpossible that he could be loved by her in return. I • In this, however, he wee mistaken. Peggy, who was “ servant lass "• at a neighboring farm thoe, was a buxom, blooming girl "ais guid as she was bonny." She was a general favorite; and m•ight have had manysweethearts, but she regarded none of her admirers with particular favor except Jock Rip - petit, and every one saw tis but Jock himself, whose bashfulness' and humili- ty would not enable him to perceive. a feet which was obvious to alt others, and which it so nearly cencerned his peace of mindknow. ' - For - a. long time he nourished his passion in secret, but by and bye it grew too strong to be controlled, and, as he believed as firmly as ever in the neses- sity of concealment, his agOny became insupportable. He was fully persuaded that, were he to declare his attachment, she would laugh at -perhaps scorn - certainly reject him. And painful as it was to endure the present suspense, he would rather suffer it than risk a flat denial. Still undeclared love is "ill to thale." As Bauldy in the Gentle Shepherd" say- "waur than hell, To be sae brunt wi' love yet daurna tell," and Jock, in the extremity of his feel- ings, found it absolutely necessary te know the truth. The time was fast approaching when he could 'thole it no longer. And this is how the crisis was reached. One afternoon jock and hip compan- ion -hind, Willie Harrower, were “ scuf- fing' turnips in one of the fields. At some distance a band of fen aie workers, under the superintendence of the farm- er, were engaged in “singling" the tur- nips. Among these were Peggy Sheer - law, whose mater had sent I4er up for the day to give Mr. Elliot assistance, as his work pressed. Her presence set Jook's heart "a' in a lowe," arid many a longing eye did he east across the field, . to the detriment ef the turnips, which suffered severely through his inatten- tion. And, if the truth must be told, Peggy in turn sent many a glapce in his direction, thereby doing her work badly &leo, and incurring a rough reproof from Mr. Eliott. When " lowsin" time came Jock would fain have left his horses to find their own way to the stable and &mom - pally Peggy to Riggfoot, but, of course, he durst not commit such a flagrant neglect of duty, and had the mortifica- tion of seeing her trip homeward by herself. That evening, restless and dis- trait, he sauntered- into Willie Har. rower's cottage, and found him and his wife Jenny enjoying their domestic felieity-Willie lying at full length on the "settle," and Jenny busy darning stockings in fond proximity. "Come awed in, Jock, lad," exclaimed Willie. "What's gaun on in the big • hoose the night ?" "Oh, naething particular," replied Jock, tirling his bonnet in his hand; hut I thonoht I wad just take a dan- Tier doon and see hoo Jenny and you are fendire." , EIVER "Dae t sk Meister Elliott to glie ye a hoots, sd get married at anoe." a g Beli; y see, I canna dee that ; for I __I blunt opened roy mind to Peggy • hers& yet4" 1 "Ye hitt a I The the Buller ye dae sae the ba r." "Man- 1 canna." "Canna 1 What fort" "I dinna ken -Ira feared'she'll no hae me." 1I "Dell a ears o' her, She'll tak' ye like win 1 ./1 "I wags °mild thin sae," said Jock, with alma y sigh. "Try h -just try her; and if I'm- e wrang it's ey funny." "Oh, W die, man -I couldna dae it; my heart ad lonp oot o' my mouth." . "Hoots, t wad leap ack again %ban she said 6 es.' Just gang .doon tae Riggfit the morn's ilk t and speak yer mind to th lass." "Man, I 11 ye, I ea na dae it." "The like o' that 1 What ar ye frichtened for? Man, I didna tak' time to con t three at s when I asked Jenny to e my wife, ent just geed up to the boos+, got her • et to the sta.ck- yard-gied her a kiss, t 111 her what I waited; heard her say 'Yes' -gid her another, anI married h r in sax weeks. that she liket ye?" That's the ay I did it, Jock." '•B -but, e mann ha • had a guid idea 'To be s nre I had. 1 hadna coed - ed her, an kissed her a brander times without ken in' wheth r she liket me or no." " Ay-thee's the difference. Gin I could ls t find oot as muckle wi' Peggy." . I "Bless nia heart, y'11 ken boo Sie looked and hayed wh n ye giede er a squeeze r a kiss. Did she Ilie h and say, 'L t alanee as if she wan it aziither ?" •--, , •"Weel-t e fact is, I inna ventnr d to kiss her y t or -or kit le her, orot thing." "Never issed he 1" exclair Willie, in mazenaent. "Lord sak what did ye i ae when y geed tq a her?" "No muckl . I said i was a flue nicht, and a ked hoo he hens an tbe kye wer &Atha' on ;I and -and s like." "I declare never hear the like o that. Man, ock, that w-anna dae ay*. As.I said afor , gang downtae Riggfit the Morn's ni ht, get her by horse!' gip her a toosle a d a kiss ok. twa. Yii'll ken in a minute by her e'e if she lo'es ye, and e can just ask her elf loot." "I conldna o that an' stick me," said Jock, with a e ared look. "The fact is, °nothing o' th t kind." 1 L Willie, I anal ken gey w el that shev11 no scorn me - afore I da - venture en "Lord sake u an, dae ye like the lap- sie ?" asked illie, eyeing his compari- ion with a puz led look. e "Like her! just adore "Aud wad fain tak' er round the neck and gie hr a smack 2" . "I wad gie y half -ye 's wages for ae kiss." "AO what ad 'ye gie. t sit beside her for an boor by the burn side, wi' ger airm round he waist, and 'herheid couthily on yer shonther ?' ,I "Oh, Willie, an. I thi k I wad dee wi' joy." "Dee -haver. It wad e .ye a new_ tack o' life. ow, ma man, just plick up a speerit, ga g doon the rnorn's nieht and be naeth r blate nor bashfu', and I'se warrant ye 11 come baok to Braxton as blythe as a li tie." 1 , Jock stood i3i1 nt, a dawning resolu- tion creeping in o his heart, and show- ing itself in his nxions face. At length, "I with a sudden, desperate effort, he ex- stac claimed - "I'll dae it -a shure's de4h I wull." eL "A Next morning rs. Elliott was ranoh retu surprised to fin that Jock ad gone to I ke hip work witho t eating a y breakfast. fine The task he ad resolv d on caused 44A him to pass a sleepless ni ht, and all (Ane the day his tho ghts were coupied by it. Having ma e the prom se -and he- .40 stars felt now that he had been r 8h -in doing so -but having ade it he resolved to ep but i keep it, and ha,ving cast about in his the s mind for the easiest rnetho of doing so, Bob Run man to act Ag . _.. so lon "That's richt, lad. We are baith glad to see ye. I'rn brawly myna', but Jenny here says her back is fit to break the day's work -it's no ratan she complains o' a day's darg. She maim be faiIin', puir body." "New, guidnean, that's a lee ye are tellin'," spoke up Jenny, who would not suffer such a reflection to be cast upon her. "my back is nae sairer nor ordinarY, and I keepit wi' the best o' them." Hoots, woman,' I was but jokitd. I ken there's no a wulliner nor abler worker on Tweedside. Man, Jock, ye end tak' a wife. It's a fine thing to hae a wife to mak' yer parritch at e'en, and 'sit and crack wi' ye -after the day's work's dune. Ye are owre aubl noo tae be a man within the hoose and sleep ie the stable -bed. Muckle better to hae a sate at per ain chimlie-ing and a bit denty body to tak" round the neck whiles and gie a bit kiss. Man, ye'r losin' sicbt yersel'." "Dae ye think sae ?", was Jock's 'sheepish rejoinder. "1 baith think sae and say sae." "Whisht, Wullie," laughed Jenny, in a reproving tone. "Dinna pit one, non- Bense in Jock's heid. He kens what he's &Lein' as weed as Aber folk." Nonsense 1 --ea' ye marriage non- sense, you that hae tell't no a thoosand times hoo happy ye hae 1:13613. ever since ye could cis' me jo ?" For answer Jenny gave ithe ppeaker a playful cuff, and left the hone? to escape further banter. Then followed some nainutes' silence, during which Jook stood. agaipst the wall, writhing as if from the throes of some inward trouble. At last he man- aged to articulate- Wullie, lad, I want to commit ye a bit." "Weel, Jock, if I Ortla advise ye be glad to dae it, What is't "Oh- ye see --the fact Peggy Sheerlaw." "Man, it's lang sin 1 kenned that." ulidt ? Then what wad ye advise me to dae THE woR.on lass. She irtay wont ye very upseithe, Jock." j "Just my ain thonoht. Bob, °col :gUg boa." . I "No, no Try her, man, try her. Naething e ketiniti' the best or the wont at ane. 001310 on-yonder's the licht o"-Ri fit kitchen window. Come on, jock, and I'll sane get Peggy oot tae "Stop -atop a minute, Bob lad -that is -I'm thinkin' it'a owre mune to-'-to- see her." a • "Owre sune," echoed Bob resolutely, "it's no that; it's past nine o'clock, and ye ken her initiator wunnta let her oot it 'es later. We mann gaeg forrit this ! minute, or ye'll no see her the nicht." •. • Tire goaded on, jock proceeded down the hill i anything ' but an enviable state of ind. Be was in foe it now, and !clench d hie hands ' and set his teeth hard together: in the effort to • screw his c nrage to the sticking place. At a phort distance from the house he paused by i Bob's direction, while the latter went forward to perform his part of the night's business. In a period much short* than Jock wished, he was back with t e intimation thatle had succeeded i his errand. . ' "She's coMin' oot-as tame didehe pits on the tatties for the supper." , "Is she?" gasped Jock, a cold svseat breaking an over him, and a, queer had come to see her ?" creeping sensation going &nen his back. I "Hoo id shedook when ye said that I "Awfu' - woes," replied pob, with a maliciaus grin. I, 1, "Oh, Lord! Gang back again; Bob and s III see her some ither nicht." "I'll dae nae sic thing. Ye mann see her n o. Sae guid nicht wi'-y, Jock. • I'll 1 in toy bed lang afore ye come back," and Bob, with another grinning laugh, scampered off, aockLhad some wild thoughts a rush- ing af er him, but with a' deeperate d effort be e'ermastered the impulse, and , heroically stood his ground, Searcely e had Bob disappeared up the brae l when the faint sound of a door creskin on its O glide past the end of the house and tr ! Linges inade his throbbing hear beat faster, and, when he discerned a figure come towards him, he felt reafly to drop. The . figure was. that of Peggy, . happy with the hope that joelr meant at last to speak his mind. Mechanical- ly the latter moved a step or two to meet her, but, do as he might, it was sunse moments ere he could artieulate a syllable, and, when at last his tengue was a little loosened, all that he 'could say was - "P -P -Peggy, is this you 2" 1 "Jist Me, Jock," was the prompt re- sponse- "Hoo are ye the nicht 2"1 "I'm rale weel. Hoo-hoo are ye yersel' 2" "Brawley ; 1 res'er was better:" "Eh -I'm gled o' that (a pause). It's very wundy. ' Very. And it's awfia' cauld oot the road," hinted. the maiden. So it is, ' assented Jock (another pause). Hoo s the kye ciaein' noo, woman ?" . "Oh, just ap weel as they used to • - I “And -and the hens ?" "The hens tee. They are layin' very big eggs the noW." "I'm glad o' that, Peggy. It's a grand thing a hen's eg,g." There he stokied, and, silence again ' falling betwee them, Peggy broke it by giving anoth r hint. ' "We gat the a,y into the stackyard yesterday." aldid ye ? Is't a guid crap ?" believe sae. They hae built twa ks at the heels o' the lloose.d re -are they weel built ?" E', cash ! what' 'ken I aboot th t 2" rned Peggy, impatiently ; “a' that n aboot t -hen is that they mak' a beild on a sandy nicht like this)" y -hay is 1a very warm thing. ther pause). Yo-yonder's the ; are nae they very bonnie ?" h, they are weel enench. Hoch, es ciiuld." reedfn'," assented jock, though 10 • hers" 11 1 on • REAL kEITA.tE iT'OR L iron. watt FOR ,SeLE.-Por Salo or will ti 13* 'A: changed fer a farm eitherin MeKilloip, T joker- satith, Stanley or Ennett, Lot No 85, con iota 12, Tnrnberry, containing 60 sera good t isibeir laud. For l'urtherpartioulars apply toA. ST set Land Agent, eaforth. a 88 i TABM in T akerinnith for Sale. For Hale .1: eplenditt fitam, known as the i Moore being Lot 25, Co neession 4, H. B.8., Tuck contateing 11t7,?,1tietee, about k5 of which are ed and in a liN h state of ealtivati ra, the b well timbere , There le a large brick lion good ofitbnil pgs, and—a splendid orclard. farm is sI I miles from Seafeirth an il same from Cl ton and is within a Mile of 8 Apply to the prietor on the premises Sualorth P. 0 H. °RICH, Proprietor. that arm, ith, leer - nee and The the ool. to 781 SMALL FARM FOR 8 ALE.—For sale cheep; the eest half, ef Lot 27, Conceseion 10, McKillopf containing 513aacres, about 40 emelt of whieh are clamed and ut'der good cultivation. The biaince is well titabee' d. 'I he farm is near the flora ern ravel road, isid is six miles from Elea rth nd within on mile of the village of Wint op whoie there i a post office, mills, stores, die. his property will be sold cheap e,nd on nay rins. App y to JOHN TORRANCE, ro- Orietor. 781 VAR,B1 FOR SALE.—South half of Lot 10, Pon- , -1- union 9 Morris, HO acres; 70 acres cleared, mostly seeded down; the balance about e'qual parts of blatk oh and hardwood. A never failing ii piing creek r ns through the balk of the lot. with stone sta ling undereeath, both nearly n w ; welve acres O' noi. wheat sown. Fume btse 6x24, stone 111ar 24 feet square; barn 511x42, Station. App4, to ROBERT TRAQUAIR, on the 1:1 pump in woo4shed ; never failing sprit g ear barn yard, and' young orchard beginning to ,ear. One mile and three quarters from Blyth RailWay premises or Blyth P. 0. • 780 VAR11 FOR 8 LE.—T ot 5, Concession 2, Town - A. ship of II flett, 100 r, cres, 88 cleated, the re tuainder is goo hardwood bush. There is a good flame ba wit stabling underneath, and other optbuildin s. Where is also a log house, a god. orchard an a nfrever failing spring. The soil ' s a from Seaforth told six from ainton. The above clay loam and well unaer-drained. f3ehoul nd churches cotiverlieut. It is situated five m les CHARLES FOWLER. term will be eol on reasonable and easy ter P. Apply on the pi miKes or to Conatance P. 0. 777 , VIM FOR SALE.—For sale, the south hal At of Lot 18, Concession 9, Stanley, containing 5 acres. about 0 of which are cleared the hal- a ce well timbe ed with maple. There are 6 • ofithe Bayfield itoad, and coevenient to markets, adres unde fall -heat. There is a log house d gtiod frame bat n also a 3 oung ot chard an a n4ver faint% spigng of water. Is within a mile chinches, schools, &c. For further particulars or to Varna P.O. ' DAVID POLLOCK apply to the unlersigned on the same ConcessiOn 782 FARM TO RENT. --Wanted to rent for five years, Lot 1a, concession 7, Stanley, a farm cop taining 100 aires, about 80 t 1 which are cleer- ed' and in a stateof good cultivation. There e ten acres under aall wheat. '1 he buildings aid fences are god, 4ud the, e is a good orchard. t is Within two mil tai of the village of -Varna, and le convenient to me j•kets. The fall plCaving is 11 done and 27 ac et ;are seeded to grass. Pessessi n given at any tinua. Apply on the premises or o the proprieter, Varna P. 0. R. TURNER. 782 4 paRal FOR 8 LE.—One hundred and lif y A-- ! acres in the V.'ownship of I arnberry, being lot 19 and easehe.y of No. 18, in the 1st eonceS- tion. There are en the premiees a good frame bare and frame Vonse, a young bearing (mbar and two good wells. There are 90 acres in a goo state of cultiveadu, well fenced and drained ; the' remairder is dood haadwno(1 bush, with some pine and cedar. iiSplendid farm for pasturing stpak. Is situatc4 within two miles of Wirighit six and a half 11.04 Wruxeter, and one ahd a h froth. Bittevale, on/ eeod veld and within eUay di. here I &nee of soh ails al ;d churches. For 'further nit, ticuaira apply to a ,LEX. EOM on the premises ok Lo ' Rluevale P. 0./..1 A I AIIKET GAR$EN FARM FOR SALE.-78F01e --.1 sale, part et :Lit No. 6, Co' cesalon lst, Halt lett, containing 26 acme, 22 of - which is wider cultivation anu the balauce wood. There le ti goed frame hens° with a stone cellar and founda' tion; also a wood shed and three wells. Also good flame barns and stables. This land is al plan e with the choicest varieties of fruit trees and ashes. Aiwa greenhouse 16 by "45 feet. This place has been used as a market garden for the ast 8 years, and a laige and profitable busi- ness bae been done annually. The proprietor inteads rt moving to MAnitoba and is determined to sell ,' For further particular(' apply on the prentioes or to Sea er9i P.O. ALLAN HOBSON. 774 VARM IN 11ULTMTT FOR SALE.—The un - A: ! dersigned afro/sills farm, situated in the township of Httilet,;, aajoining the village of Kin - burn, for sale. Tvie .1sa m contai ns NO acres, abottt 80 of which 0.8 elcared and in a hiEh state of chltivation. The whole is well fenced, well watered and under-:dtained. The buildings are all firer -chats. This is one of the choicest farms in the Huron tract, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms as the prpprietor wishes to retire from basinpss. It is witllin seven miles of Seaforth and spout the same distance from Clinton with gray 1 roads leading to each place. For further VARkf IN TUCKERSMITH FOR BALE. --,For pat t &liars address onstance P.O., or apply on the are ises to W. E. - OLDWELL, Proprietor. 778 --a A- sale, Lot 11, concession 8, Tuekersmith, con- tainidg 100 acres, 90 of which are cleared, under- drair 41, well fenced and in a good state of culti- vation. There is a large and comfortable stone house, first-cla,ss barns and outbuildings, a large orchatd and three never failing wells. Also the north half of ca,ot 6, on the 8th concession, con- taining 50 act* all well timbered. The above farms I will be sold tOgether or separately. They are sitnated within five miles of Eleafoith, off the Grand Trunk hallway, and a from Kippen, �n the threat Western Bailway. These farms will be sold on reasonable and easy terms. Apply to the proprietor on the premises, or address Eg- mondville P. 0. Divin Mooae, Proprietor. 749 he resolved to gP as "black foot.' Bob was the" ton, and being a and discreet wit the young men a ployed him as th ing a personal c them and their 8 therefore, Jook r understand wha who liked notbin the kind, readily Jock that night t the lover remai know in a qui speak to her. Behold them t their way to Rig his best, with hole, contrastieg paleness of his fa on walking fast Jock in his per his heart gave his ribs when his cheerily --"We'll Jock." nie ?" Bob was also isposed to e loquaci- "Tro ona, but, as may.1e imagined Jock was weel e no mood for co versation, answering his companion in monosylla at all. Bob, who- as natural y shrewd, ea, es. tee think o '"Wh soon divined. th state of the case, saw Jock's pert rbation, an resolved tell ye • “The to have sense f n by tea ing hien a Yln 7" bit. So with 7 `dunsh" of is elbow '441f 3' he began- "1- "1 say, Jock." a iale "What ?" ' arid I' "Man, ye've got en a brew ass for a sweetheart. I wpi h I was yo ." ilbplea sWh "Dan ye 7" "For "Ay dae I." "What wad a bi callant lik you dae gthere's it o wi' a sweetheart? Yon are anUeeneuch w9Inan at that wark five ear after this. But eAnd lass r ye -ye think Peg. Sheerlaer a braw afore, J - "Bec wool ye've nioke "Ays and many , her. It was real lad forby 7e. It's last, an the fou wool o' ye, Jock, to get in afore the "I kenn lave." "Dae--dae ye th nk ony o' he lads dent " and I w "Lots o' them., : i t of coo P" hae a notion o' her " less, I lo , Bite ye thoncht hae gotten her proem°, it's a' "cht." I wished "Wool, but ye see, Bob -I -the fact And, no that's what bothers me." is -1 him& gotten Der promise yet, and I•dinPa 8"' oh, say s "Losh t man, wn 1 she no h ye ?" but dinn "I dinna ken. I'. gaun to axe her kill me. the nicht, and, d -Lord 1 it's an hid° 'c'' In awfu' job." • that's hu "An awfif job, nee enetio , said Bob. "Mind, Peg is no Hiner' weat was prring over his face. ain there wes a pause, and it last g that Pegy, despairing of getti him to understa d, said - "n1 bite to ng erawa' in now -it getting late." 1 1 - "Ay -so-so it is." "Guid nicht, then, Jock." 11 . "Gnid nicht," and she began to nao away. "Oh, stop -stop a wee -I--_] wad lilt to bae a crack wir ye." "But, man, it'd sae cauld-and if,,y hiisna onything ps,rticular to say— ' "Yes -I --I-- has- aomething-p- -particular to “Then had we o better gang roue , to the stackyard into the beild ?" Jock itasented, and, moving round .t the lea side of the largest hay rick, .sh sat dawn, and doWn, too, sat Jock -a two yards distance. . • "Weel, Jock, whet is't 2" The awful moment had comenow,an Jock made a desperate plunge into th selDject by saying -4 - "Peggy, womani what dae ye think p , th, Jock, I ithink ye aro. no very noo." --but-e1 4mean=what dee ye • me ke thither?" at a daft -like question. I oanna that, Jock.' n-may I 11 ye what I think se e like." I think ye are a rale nice lassie -a, very rale, nice lassie, and- -e king thocht sae-ye-ye're np at wad I heill-pleased for?" . , sed are ye r me danrin' itae safeties- But- mair to come -gin I could but ot-for, ye see -I -I -eh, Peggyi -I lote ye."I what for did ye -no tell me Ail ock ?" 1, , ause I durstna," cried Jo_ok, tain of his heart overflowing at d a full stroarn gushing forth. ed I waspa. g,nid eneuch for ye, as fear'd yeswad think me impi- d upsettin'; But, oh, Peggy; 'e ye weel-piohi and day hae I O' ye, and adthoosand times hae that I could open my mind, o that I hoe dune it, Peggy, rn me. If!I hae displeased ye, ae gently, and I'll gang awa'- a speak disclainfu', for that wad It may be *ery daurin' p' the e to speak ta you o' loveme t a man within the hoose -but ,j couldn,a help it,larld if I hae dune [ (Carginued on hird Page.) .1. herd calla t" at Brea - smart obliging fellow, al, more than one of out the place had em - medium bi conduet- respondene between eethearts.i To him,. paired, and made him was waUted. Bob, better than a ploy of agreed to kocompaisy Riggfoot,j and while ed outsid , let Peggy t way whO wished to en in the gioaining on foot, Jock ed rose in is button - 'creased in violently with the e. Bob wOuld insist r-nauch aster than urbation d sired, and great thu p against eempanion exclaimed soon be tbere noo, ed Dg ve Eh 'FOR SALE —The undersigned offer their -a- Fruit Evaporator and Cider Mille for sale cheap and upon caw terms of payment. The buildings have been fitted up in a complete manner fi .r the carryine on of the Fruit Evapor- atingusiness, ani ere now in first-class working % order, nd-a fine paying business can be done. But as i 8 Ro, erteop, one of the partners of the firm of D D. Wilsau & Co , has gone to Ed- monton, Northwest Territory, to remain per- m% m may, the prop rty must be sold a and the business of said firm finally clo ed up. For any particulars with i egard to said roperty apply to the undersigned- 1). D. WILS N. &Worth. 762 t 1 VARM IN TUCKERSMITH FOR SALE — For A. Stile Lot 28, Co.cession 8, L. R. 8., Tucker - smith, eontaining 100 acres, about 80 of which are °leered and in a first -cies; state of cultivation, and nearly all underdrained. The balance is timbered with hardwood. Theie is a good brick house With a splendid cellar, and first-class frame barns, e ables and -outbuildings. A large orchatd. ci of first,- la,se fruit treee, and plenty of water There is about 120 rode of board fence. Is within 2 miles of Brucefield on the Great Western Rail- way, and 6 miles from Seaforth on the Grand Trunk, with gravel roads leadihg to each p ace. There are 17 acres of fall wheat. This is as good and comfortable a faim as there is in the County of Huron, end will be sold eheap and on eaey terms. Apply ort the premises.or to Brumfield P. 0.ALEX. nrvinGSTONE. 724 SEAFORTH MILLS. WE are pleased to intimate that since intro- " dueing the rolls and high grinding system in our mills here, our flour has given great satis- faction throughout our entire local retail and farmers' 'exchange trade, and we desire to thank our customers for their liberal pa;tronage, which of late has meterially increased. We are well arranged to manufacture first-class flout from the preseut new crop, and hope to merit a contin uanCe of past patronage. Our flour also take well atnoeg our outside ehippingtrade customers, and we ate able to sal at good prices. With these advantages we hope to be able to pay good prices for grain, and shall endeavor with others to make Sealorth the farmers' grain market. We would advise them to carefully learn Seaforth prices thia season bt fore selling elsewhere. Flour, mill feed, fine barrel and land salt constantly on hand at husiness prices. Also a qutuatity Of live ashes for land purposes. A. W. OGILVIE & CO. T 0. KEMP, Manager. 771 BUILDING BRIDGES AND MOVING HOUSES DMeNAUGHTON, Brussels, Ont. Howe Tres • Bridge and General Builder. All appliances on hand for moving buildings on the shortest notice. 785-12 JANUARY5, 1883. CHRISTMAS AND HOL DAY tRADE I commence this season by showing one of the most complete st.ocks of Dress Goods Millinery/ Mantles, Fiirs and • Wool Goods Ever laid down in Seaforth. I claim no House is in a better position either to be, or sell goods, and I am determined not to be undersold. To, parties who have not yet visited my shop, I would say that my system of doing business is - Meek my goods down to the lowest living profit, and then give 5 percentdiseonet foe CASH. Remember, I do not put 25 per cent. on for the purpote of taking it off, This I cannot and will not do, but during the holiday season on large pur- °hisses such as Wedding and Menrning orders, or any other large purchase, I mean to do better than my usual discount. DRESS GOODS, UNSURPASSED, CHEAP AND IN GREAT VARIETY In this department several new lines are just to hand. See my Colored All -Wool Dress Goods, 25c a yard '• my Pinhead Checks, all wool, in leading colers ; my new makes French Cashmeres in all colors; lively shades in all -wool Victoria Cloths -the very latest things for snitings. Black Goods -rail the new maims in Crapes and Crape Cloths, Borges, Cashmeres, eto. Mounting orders- completed on the shortest notice and in the latest and best styles; satisfaction' guaranteed. SILKS; SATINS AND VELVETS. In Coloted Silks I continue -to offer great bargains in new and desirable goods. See my lines Colored Silks at $1 a yard, cash prioe-compare width and quality; Black Silks and Satins, lovely goods in plains and brocaded,, suitable for dresses; Colored Velveteens, the leading material this.season for fashionable dresses -I show an extra fine line in lovely shades, price 90c, for which other houses will ask you $1.20 or $1.25 a yard; I invite comparison. FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS." Depirable guods, immense stook; I handle nothing but reliable goods bought from the best Canadian manufacturers. Seemly prime mink -note pekes. See my117 Mink Sets, worth $25; see my. Black Astrachan sets $6, woeth $7.50. Children's Fars, Far Caps and Fur- Trimmings, large assortment ; beautiful Bias*. Far Trimmings, one half yard width for lengthening mantles. • MA.1\TrilleiMS. • No nee* to advertise Mantles, as every one knows mine: is THE MANTLE HOUSE. Several new lines have arrived this week. Choice assortment ef Beaver and Ulster Cloakings in the newest shades and patterns. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. I make a specialty of first-class millinery, for which I have a large assort- ment of the fashionable materials en hand. I also make a specialty of ifirst class millinery to order, and I have no hesitation in saying that it is quitepcpsal to any in the cities, and at prices frilly ONE-HALF LESS. Particular attention paid to Wedding and Mourning orders. The balance of any low-prioed millinery I will clear out at greatly reduced prices. READY-MADE CLOTHING. Immense piles of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Snits and Overcoats in English, Scotch and Canadian goods, all reliable, and at prices that our opponents cannot compete with:. This is a splendid chance to get a oheap, reliable articlei OTHER DEPARTMENTS. 1 Boots and Shoes fully assorted. Large stock of Overshoes, Rubbers, etc, Grooeriea fresh, pure and cheap. New Teas, new Sugars, new Coffees, Catmints. Raisins, etc.; compare values, note prices. See my nine pound coffee for $1. One carload Pf Lake Huron Herrings. Ask my price -I guarantee every barrel. Comparison invited. No trouble to show goods. THOMAS KIDD, Corner Main and Market Streets, Seaforth. D. D. ROSE Wishes His Many Friends and Customers in Town and Country ..A. IVIMR/R-Y- AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. 1 HR1STMAS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. A large stock of new goods just opened at the Seaforth Boot Store specially adapted for Christmas presents, such as • • Ladies' Fine Kid Slippers, Ladies' Fine Kid Boots, • Ladies' Chamois Lined Sicaang Boots, • Ladies' Wool Lined Slippers, Ladies' Felt Overshoes, Ladies' Wool Lined Overshoes, Gents' Fine Fur Caps, Gents' Embroidered Slippers, Gents' Carpet Slippers, Gents' Wool Lined Overshoes, Gents' Frost Proof Felt Boots, Chilclifin's Fine Kid Boots, • Children's Fancy Felt Boots, Children's Wcvrm Overshoes, Children's Fine Kid Slippers. These goods aref both suitable and useful, and will be sold very cheap during holiday season. Special bargains in Mens' Fine Fur Caps. - GEORGE GOOD, SEAFORTH BOOT STORE. C. WSPAPS SEAFORTH, NO 14DAY PRESENT NOME. I have now my stock of Fancy Good• * for Christmas, New Year, Wedding sea Birthday Presents complete, and would elk the attention of all intending par _ chasers to call and examine it. I note below a few of the leading lines: LADIES' COMPANIONS In Plush and Leather Cases; one hua. died styles, ranging in prioe from cents to $17 each. ODOR OASES In Plush and Leather -25 styles. LADIES' HAND BAGS In - Plush, Leather, Cellnoloide an Tinsel. Dressing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, • Jewel Cases. • Portfolios, Gilt Goods, Olive Wood Goods, Glass Ink Stands, Bronze Ink Stands, Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Bill Books' Toilet Sets, Vases, Figures, Mugs, Glove and Handkerchief Sets, Pocket Companions, Pearl Card Cases, - Leather Card Cases, Paper Weights, Pocket Books, Ladies' Satchels, Necessaries, Concertinas, • Accordeons, • Bisque Figures, Music Boxes, Harmonicas, Wax Dolls, Bisque Doll TTeads, Solid Brass Goods, Velvet Frames, Smokers' Sets Cigar Stands, Tobacco Boxes, Cups and Saucers, Japanese Match Safes, Japanese Brackets, Japanese Trays, • Rubber Dos, China Dons, . Photo Albutns-laree variety, Japaxese Card Reeeivers, Japanese Flower Pots, China and Glass Flower Pot, • Flowers ds Birds in GlassGlobes Gold Pens, • Pen Cases, And Pencils, Slipper Patterns, Bibles, • , Prayer Books, Hymn Books, • Toy Books, Annuals, Miscellaneous and Standard Works, Large Assortment Poets in Cloth, • Leather and Wood Bindings; juveniles, Wall Pocket Patterns, Ottoman Patterns, Bracket Patterns, 01-11ZISTM.A.S.. NEW YEAR , And Birthday Cards From the Following Publishers : L. Ptiang & Co., 1?aphael, Tuck & Son, Artistic Stationery Com- pany, Bilclesheimer ctind • Faulkner, and ten others. PRICES HALF OF FORMER YEARS. SILK Fl!INCED CARDS FROM 100 UP Ton IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Ravin imported the greater part o my stool4 direct from the foreign mar- kets, I wtJl sell them at about one-third less tha4 former prices. Reme 1 r, you oan see more and get. more for your money at 0. IN:, PAPST'S Bookstore than at any other place the county. in ANUARY ameseleseseseesasseimeemm etrang Itil leave Braxton mite, aud never trouble y Peggy, lass -speak, and I 10'e ye weel." "1 keened that langer Peggy, in gen0i), tremuk "Did ye -and ye -ye " What would I be an "And could ye--dae y could-lde nee Wull "1 dinneeneed to try, .4 ye already." ' Jock sprang up -and be He saw she had turned I wardsehien, arid in a ee joy he sprangove.r the tv separated them, and c, turously to his bosoni • herself freely up to his ; the heart that he who laa the only place ----in her ad length enabled her to without any breach of1 priety. Such was the happe 'tippet -Ws Courtship. As shall diScreetly draw a v which tOok place on the• i remarkiog that Peggy any wanton to eonsider hi or bashfu'." As for Joni lie Haerower had pre would return -to Braxto lintie." That compariso of the reality. J-ck we *Dean a'tlaegither." His fear and despendenoy had conquered his timid serted his manhood, he his honest love, and tom reciprocated ; in a wor& beyond question the trut old prdverb, "'Never -1 13-aletleS Nothing so: helps a the imparting of iisefi "How shall I keep ants < howl?" asks a correeponil sugar bewl witIrSalt.' --"I don't Stee What a, - Ile .0,13.4 in the morning LewyeriSuitetn. Fogg, "It viottld be ne one whese bnsinese it is -A brute of a bachek formed. 1 that “marriege Heaven'," said hevitished bitive duty had prevents from the place of their -The following is- toh of the Evrtreen isle. green cern from the -cd time. Helhandesi the 6 and asked: "W11170 j more biistes upon me et] .ea -A. Wealthy, but iiht was ailVieed by his arc hi& suburban residence stYle, replied : 41 don't ie doOr will do for me 8h sad there'll be up."_-AOis you the judge said. 2irr. Partington, ai to the 4:Ace of a Judge am a JUdge of Probate," that's it, 1 ex) old ladY. "You see mj" tested, Snd left severe and I want to be their =I -A !mother had ts ilaughter to repeat at a, carerti the text. "HO, • thirsteth, come ye Whereevening -came, with perfect self -p one that hoes, come Her astonishment was saw the laughter of tb Tom," ea his apprentioe, "you ha now three months, an sthe different points in - to give you your ehoic while.' "Thank'ee, - what *rt of the husin Fest" -"Sheath)! up dinner" -AO Irielernam once ehirping bird w Ann musket. He fired a thirrnp or two flew Si in the foreground, and and noiselessly laid on backgrisund. Pickinge shaking his fist at the 1 ed "Be jaberel ye won if ye'd been at this ind Galloway large with, having ancient w One on the Koocklebe deep on the tipper side and rn tell you more ' people ,gathered to this eeeded.lin lifting it sap being well paid, but in any gold they found evi me down as I was bets -Villiers, the witty Duke Of Buckingham II'sthese, was saying. Robert Iliner, in a mel "I am:afraid, Sir Robe beggar, at bast; which tibia thing in the worli word., my lord," said S is another thing moil you have reason to app _ is, that you will live rate yOu go en." • • -"What a tiresome Smith is 1" exclnimed ogled there to -day, ail telling me about her her new girl, and her and her new bonuet. t chance to say a wor jacket,' or •our parlo Freddy's coming hone les, or iSarab Jane's d Charles' rheumatism, burned that hateh she's finch a tiresome E : H. Chapin - Beecher were once on steamk bound for En ent orator fell sick o finally rallied as the v ' an unasual -calm, itt little Movement ahe lifting up and letting en the recurrent wa, days ef this weariso men *et on the deck ing, arid Mr. Beecher' "Well, Chapin, we and immovable." "Yes," Wee the ret alwaye sabounding." —sees SbortWi CoL 'Percy Yerger husband, a leading chump., a patriotic Ati- wise *high-toned An eultu'ee said refineme not in the habit of, his : uniary obi* every ,g•e, including colored caariage drive John: e #WeS 5year' late L lerger has