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QUEEN -n -4'S WHIM.
CHAPTER II. (Continued.)
" It is your money, Audrew, not
-mine," Emily had answered, very sadly
and xneekly, for after her unfortunate
marriage much of her old epirit had
died out; d but you, should, not be ao
hard. oa me my dear." And as she
smoke Auclrew Caloott's cheek had turn-
ed very pale.
"Depend upon it, my dear young
"lady, he repeated of his speech the mo-
ment it had passed his lips," Caleb had
said more than once to Queenie as he
narrated this circumstance, which he
was. fond of doing with a great deal of
draaisatic energy. Ay, that was a ter-
rible oath he took, and enough to black-
en any man's soul; no wonder lite grows
harder every year; and his temper is
enough to try a saint, let atone it poor
sinner like me, till we daren't answer
him let fear of flying iu a passion."
Mr. Caleatt lived in a large handsome
home in Botchergate. Queenie and
Emmie had often met him when they
walked out in doable file to take the air,
as Miss Titheridge termed the daily
exercise,a,nd Eusraie had always shrunk
nearer to her sister at the sight of the
tall, a,ustere-looking marl, who some-
times eyed them so sternly.
Mr. Calcott knew that the little girl
in thts shabby garment, who . always
walked last in the' procession'holding
SG tightiy to her companion's hand, was
hia cleact sister's only child; he knew, as
well that the older girl was Frank Mar -
riot's daughter; but he never acknow-
ledged the relationship save by a deeper
frown.
Poor old Caleb Rmaciman could . only
befriend them 'in secret. On their rare
holidays the sisters would slip through
the streets in the twilight, and Steal
into. the small, two -storied house, with
its dark entry arid i Small wainscoted
parlor looking out 'on the witeling
street.
How they loved that parlor, Emmie
especially, with its slippery horsehair
soda and wooden -rocking chair! The
very blue china tiles that line the fire-
place, and the red mid drab table -cloth
on the little rouad table, were objects of
beauty in her opinion. Caleb, with his
watery blue eyes, and cheeks like
withered s;pples, and stubby gray hair,
was the handsomeat man she' had ever
seen. She liked his brown, _snuffy
waistcoat and silver chain; his satin
stock with its choral pin was simply
gorgeous. Had not dear mamma when
a little girl sat on his kuee, arid hugged
. him s,sEtiatnie did, when he slipped a new
shilling into her hand on Christmas
Eve? To pour tea out of the little black
teapot and partake of hot buttered cakes
that his old servant Melly had. made
was .Eremie's greatest treat; ;her thin
cheeks would grow quite pink with ex-
citement, her large blue eyes, generally
so dim, would widen and brighten.
"She looks almost pretty then,
Cathy,"Queenie would say triumphantly
to her friend; "if only Miss Titheridge
had not cat off her curls."
Cathy used to Estee to this sisterly
praise in silence. In her eyes Emmie
was certainly a very plain chidd. • She
had an old, sickly -looking face, whicb
the closely cropped light hair did not
set off to advantage ; besides which,s.he
was angular and ungainly, and her
frocks were always too short for her.
Other coins besides the bright shil-
ling found their way into the sisters'
slender purses ; a shy, hesitatieg hand
would push the shining gold piece into
Quieenie's palra, "It is for Emmie.
Bless von, my dear, that poor lanab is
deprived of thousands, absolutely
thoueanda. There, take it;
I have
plenty and to spare; it willget her
some toy or other." And Queenie,
swallowing down the odd lump in her
throat, would thank the old man,
and ge home rejoicieg, thinking of the
new hat or the warm winter stockings
it wollId buy for Emmie.
Grauite Lodge was et large gray house
of imposing aspect, hut hardly giving
one the idea of a cheerful residence, the
blank, desolate look being strongly sug-
gestive of a jail or a workhouse. One of
the girls, the wag of the school, had
once chalked up over the door those
famous words of Danto, "All ye who
enter here leas e hope behind," a jest
clearly rued by the whole school, and
expiated bytmany a bitter task, the in-
nocent suffering with the guilty. Heavy
iron gate& clanged to and fro with
metallic .scund, infusing vague senti-
meuta of alarm in the breasts of tirnid
pupils. The windows were high and
narrow; every tvliere there were gray
neutral tints.; the young footsteps echo-
ed drearitt, on the stone hall and stair
-
carte.
lt was the weekly half -holiday; the
large cIass-rooms were empty and
deserted, save for one occupant. Miss
Titherides young ladies, escorted by
the English and French governessea,ha,d
gone down town to transact all sorts of
raysterioaa business, chiefly in the con-
fectionery and perfumery line. Two or
three of them, and these comprised the
aristocracy of the school, were payiug
visits in the close. The chancellor's
daughters, who gave themselves airs,
and were consequently much petted by
Miss Titheridge, had gone downto the
eathedrai, and were afterwards to drink
tea at the Dean's, in company with a
rteice of one of the minor canonsthereby
inspiring the remaining three.and.
twenty youag ladies with secret envy.
Miss Titheridge sat in her snug little
parlor with the German governess, who
was jnat then the reigning favorite,
Miss Titheridge, like most antoorats,
having always a faverite on hand, who
was always abitrarily deposed at the
first synaptora of independence.
The bright little French governess,
Mademoiselle La Roche, had long ago
fadlen into disgrace, and the heavy-fea-
tured,stolid Fraulein Ifeimer had taken
her place.
It was a damp, chilly day in October;
a clinging mist pervaded. the whole
place, the leaves lay in rotting heaps
on the garden -paths; the black boughs
of the arnost leafless trees seemed to
shiver and creak in their bareness.
Inside, the prospect was scarcely
light, with their feet on the fender, and
plate of buttered muffins Letw en
them. An hour hence a tempting rept
of weak tea and thick bread•and.b tter
would be dispensed to Miss Titheri ge's
young ladies, to be enjoyed as nly
hungry eichool-girls ban enjoy. Bat
Miss Titheridge was never premien on
these occeisioras ; her nerves regair d a
certain amount of quiet; and me ita-
tion towards the close- et the day Was
necessary to all thoughtful minds. It
waaea little odd that Miss Titheri ge's
meditations were always accompa ied
by a mysterious sound oloselT reseai-
b1ing somnolence.
As the dusk crept on Queenie sh vett-
ed and sighed uneasily over the
some harassing thought evidently im-
peded progress. By and by she 'pis hed
the books impatiently from her, and
began pacing the room with quick, est -
less steps, now and then pausing to est
her hot foreheadl against the win ow-,
pane.
" Twice this week," (She miittere at
last, half aloud. "Impost speak, av at -
ever happens; and yet if I shoal !do
hs.rm ? I wish Cathy were here ; but
no, we trouble her enough; I must act
on my own responsibility • I I can do
anything but stand by and see it. If
I were only sure of keepine my t ra-
per !"
Uttering these slightly incohe en t
senteeces, the young governess moved
slowly to the door; remaining 'there ir-
resolutelY a moment, and then, wit a
sudden determination, walked qui ly
across the passage, and knocked at e
opposite door.
d Who wants me at this unseeely
hour? Oh it is you, of course, 1 iss
Marriott." And Miss Titheridge sat
bolt upright, and glared stonily at he
culprit through her spectacles:
Aoh, she ia always so inconsider le,
this Meess," echoed the symPathie ng
Fraulein.
Miss Titheridge was a tall masculi looking woman, with a spare figure :rd
a Roman nose. Why do stro g -
minded women invariably have Roll an
noses?
She was not bad -looking, and its
even reported to have beeu hands° II e
in her younger days, and prided heredf
greatly on her deportment. She wore
rich silk dresses, and her spectacles had
gold rims to them, and on state oc a-
sions she jangled a pair of massive g• Id
fetters on her lean wrists.
Miss Caroline, on the contrary, had
been a soft helpless wonaan, a great std.
ferer, and meets beloved by those who
knew her. Daring her lifetime she h d
exercised a gentle influence on t e
sterner sister. It was 'noticed t at
Miss Titheridge was not so hard or e-
vere when Caroline pleaded mercy.
"May I ask what is your errand,?
Miss Marriott ?" observed Miss Tit e.
ridge, dryly, and with difficulty repre s-
ing a yawn, the long, ivory -color d
hand moving ominously to the lips-
" It is about Ernmie,Miss Titheridg ,"
answered Queeisie, hurriedly. " She cid
not mean tcebe naughty, indeed, inde d
she did not, only the lesson was t o
difficult for so young a child."
"Was this the case, Franlein ?" d
manded Miss Titheridge, with a di
trustful glance at the young governe s.
Ach neiu ; Meess has not told t e
truth ; Meess has not given the clas
I believe the little one is dull, stupi
does not, will not,do preparation." An
the heavy teutonic face looked obstina e
and lowering.
Queenie absolutely loathed his ye
man, and dreaded her as well.. Was s e
not the present prime nainister ? Mi s
Titheridge might have relented; Fra
lein never. In vain would poor Queen e
protest, and beg off pueishment for the
innoceiat little culprit.
"Indeed, indeed, Erninie is not st
pid, she was so bright, and. learned so
; every one told me so; but she i
eatily frightened. Fraulein does n t
know how a word, a threat, scares heif.
The lesson was hard and her heatl
ached; indeed, she never meant to b
inattentive."
" Miss Marriott," returned Mis
Titheridge, severely, as Fraulein shrug
ged her shoulders with a movement o
dissent, “ do you not know by this tim
how useless it is to bring this sort o
conaplaints to mo? never disput
Frattleiia's authority igt such cases. I
Emmie was naughty and inattentive
s -he must suffer the penaltyddf be
faults. I am sorry," continnO Mis
Titheridge, still more severelttem tha
I hear Errimie is never otherwThe tha
inattentive; she does 130 credit to he
teachers, or to my generosity."
"The steady brown light in Qaeenie'
eyes burned ominoualy ; it was eviden
that She controlled herself with diffi
calty ; the small, nervous hands worke
quickly.
" We only ask for justice. Is it just,'
with an inflection of passion he
voioe," to 'shut up a:young child in a col
dark room, without food for hours, be-
cause she cannot de the task set her?
This is Emnaie's only fault, MisaTith-
ridge."
“ Miss Merriott,"returned:Mias Tithe -
ridge, in the freezing tone She used to
refractory pupils, "you are forgetting
yourself. Fraulein is witness that you
are forgetting yourself, and insulting
your benefactress. No further words, I
beg of you, except in apology for your
intemperate speech. Franiein has sent
Emmie to her room, and there she must
remain. Please to return to the duties
you are at present neglecting." And
Miss Titheridge closed her lips rigidly,as
though with the determination to speak
no naore.
For a mainent Queenie hesitated; a
passionate impulse came into the young
girl's heart, a longing to tell the women
before her what she thought of them, to
pour out sorne of the scorn she felt for
their cruelty and littleness, and then,
shaking off the dust from that hated
place, take her little sister by the hand
and go forth into the wide world to seek
their fortunes.
Queenie's better judgnaent triumphed
over these wild feelings; it would only
be preparing new miseries and fresh
privations for Emmie to take such a
step; they must endure a little longer.
more eheernag. A small cindery fire She did not dare trust herself to speak;
burned in the large class -room, scarcely but silently left the room.
driving out the damp, which seemed to
settle everywhere, on the dire window-
panes, on the globee and bust of Pallas,
making Queenie shiver as she bent over
the piles of slates and exercises at one
corner of the long table.
Across the hall she could hear now
and then the pleasant spluttering of
loge and clink of teaspoons; a faint per-
fume, redolent of tea and toast, was
wafted across frona the little room
Where gigs Titheridge and the German
governess were sitting cosily in the twi-
CHAPTER III.
CATHY.
"Bus loved me for the dangers I had Passed,
And I loved her that she did pity them."
Shakespeare -
"Something unseeet o'er all her form
Did nameless graen4impart;
A secret charm, that won the way
At once into the heart."
Rev. John Loons
Solitary confinement was a favorite
mode of punishment at Granite Lodge;
visits of condolence from sympathizing
friends were sternly interd oted.
theless, many small culprits had
much comforted ypepperment loz
er acid drops', s rreptitiously con
to them in small screws of whity. •
Paper lowered diown to he wi
otes forwarde,4 to the nhapp
soner ; indeed, It carry Irovs10
the incarcerated viotim wets one o
ehief amueemen s of the school.
Poor little Emmie was not a ge
fsvorite, and no elief-partes had
charged up the garret -stairs ; no
itshaped parcels h d been snuggled
'the black silk isp ons, and eased
sleigI4 of hand • nder Mis Tither
very [nose ; nev:rtheless, comfor
close at hand.
As Queenie c osed the door o
little parlor shegould hear the voi
te girls in the I. wer entryi Thee
il
net a moment to be lost if.ithe wishe
e nde discovery. As she sped is
b odstone stair•ase,she c uld hea
harsh, tebuking ones orM ss Toze
nglish governe s, with , er fa
" Silence, young adies, if yon pl
n infringement on the r lea ca
P
rmitted."
" i. Queenie knew well wh t she
ste as she opened, the earre, door,
liie of stooping shoulders1 agains
light, the childish figure cotvering
op the high, broad, windO ledge
she was hardly prepared fo the «o
that greeted her.
"1 am not a b t afraid; I have s
y prayers twi e over; ut I a a
tl,
o en my eyes till you spea ."
“ Era, darling, what do ou me
egolahned her -sister, mu h star 1
“ Why, it is only I, only Q eenie."
A gasp and 'lope drawn igh of r
answered her, and then a pair of
arms weee thrown{ delighted y roun
ck, And a still colder !cheek
ainst her own. ;
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"Oh. you dear eld thing, to com
ro ! How ever did you manage it,
th 'Ogre and Griffin at home?
w ich deliehtfal fobriquets 1Miss Ti
ri ge aud Fraulhale were Often d
nred.
'Never mind ow • I managed i
w s determined to see you for a mom
I shall not be a le to stop.; the
wi I sound for t direc4• Tell
W at you meant j st now." I
Oh, it was nonsense ou wil
angry'with me," returned Enimie
qu er, ashamed voice, but neverth
cr eping closer to her sitter.I
; Am I ever angry with ydu,darli
° 'Never, never,1 vehemeistly ; "
!of 3ourse you must think it ailly."
" What if I de?' with I reassn
;calmness.
1
" At twelve y ars one might t
;wi er," returned p oeEmmie, in a
!co victed tone. • Of course I k
ith re was no old man ,wrapped i
into k in that corn r, only it vas so d
an Jane had for otten to 1ring m
pa dle, and the Istairs wo ld cr
an there Was 5 chi a fupny no
'an
vl
Oh, Em,Em !" exclaimedl her sis
tn uch a troubled oice that the c
Oo Id onlythang a, oat her fondly
,
promise not to be s silly any more.
1 "It was so wrone and fooli h of
eon tin ued Emmie t' eniten tly "after
the beautiful storie you have told
about guardian angels; hut II suppos
i
am wckect becaui3e I can't bear
i ,
dar ; and when there is a great sile
I a ways seem to hear voices like li
Men undergrouud, talking and laugh
s
in a muffled sort of way -oh, is
voioeenonly they are .
,
as
t play littl
gale nice.
1 ",Now, 1minie, do you know this 1
4 aiqe absu d ?" returned he sister, s
preAsing I now not whatpa gs of p
aud fond t rror, and trying to ape
Arirpy. " wonder what main
wouild say f she knew her litt e girl
sue a coward and thought such fooli
things. I on't think we ought to
afradd in t e darkness which God ha
made," c ntiuued • Queeuie, wh
healthy yo ng vitality knew none of t
Mysterious terrors that afflict wea
aisd, more imaginative temp ramen
never in an • sense of the wo d. 1
;
" And the we are never al *ma de
sure our ood guardian spirit woul
never be al owed GO leave us far a
meat."
d It would be good if one Isaw t
angel," replied the child doubtfully.
, A.nyho , we ru st have faith de r
I ni afraid your head has ached ter i
bly over th se horrid lessons." j
" tete it Is as ben pr tty bad," in a
patient voi•e. .
" And y u are col ; oh, BO col
Ernelie."
'• I got th creepayou know, and th t
always ma es me cold; but I dan be:r
thatr' stoic lly. 1 .
“ 'The meat was batal, and so you h d
hardly any • inner, and now Mies Tith -
ridge says you must lhatre no tea; y u
meat be sleeved, Noir-Italy starved"
continued p or Qaeeme rocking her n
he strong rine, 1
, 1
I Not qui el I only feel rather sick
retunned th little riso er, bravely.
Enarnie w•uld no hase confessedfir
worlds the dd gnetWing and emptine s
that preced:d her eeli gB of sicknes
Se Was so Sa ewhat dainty and fastid
1 , .
otei with re•ard to food, and the bur t
flavor had so nauaeate her that sh
had literall &Meta aothing of the po
tibia Sent he . No ytonder she bad th
creep, as s e phrased it in her childis
way andalie was shivering with Cold an
superetitiou terror. , i I
' 'You are'. aking me Miserable,"
,
turned Qaee • ie, in a broken voice. "
am ptinishe as' well aa your Emmi
Are yr ear: that you really attend i
elites Fran ein declarea that you neve
1 knowlour 1 sson." , 1
" Fwish 0 iss Titheridge would no
,
insist on m learning that tiresom
German," si hed Emmie. "She want
me te keep ip with May Trever. Ma
is ever so ru ich stupider than I," con
tinised Em, -ith no . special regard t
gem:ulnae ; "but Fraulein never rap
her ()tier the nuckles with the rater, o
gives her dis n•ace tickets," .
"Because May Troyer is a ranon'
daughiter,", r turned her sister_ bitterly
" Sheds not poor, or frieudless or a
orphan-tthr e sins for whith wp mus
answer. Bu tell me truly,. do -ou t
.youe hardest to please Fraulein ? '
111 do, 1 o indeed," protes ed th
chitd -earnes ly. "Sometimes kno
my lessoe q ite perfectly, and then
when she loo s at the with thos har
sha pl1Now, ittle Meese, now,'" with
ill
stee eyes, a d comes out with tha
faint, dreary attempt at minamicry,
it all gees on of My head ; and then the
mark i, i 3 put down, and I go on .fram bad
to world,. I on't 'think I am really
stuOd+ Quee ie, but I am afraid I shall
gek so.1' 1 ..
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EXPOSIT°
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
vALUABLE FARMS FO SALE. -One la the
,8rd Concession or ueketemith, L. R. S.,
two in the 3id Concession of Usborne, aud one
In the Lake'lload East Con ession of Hay Apply
to MR. B. V. /ELLIOTT, Solicitor, tte , Ex ter.
8811-4
BIM' DING LOTS FOR SAL) -The u der -
signed hail a 'lumber o very eligible b ild-
ing lots for sole cheap. These lots cot tain
a quarter of an acre each, a pleasantly sit ated
mill convenient to the bush ss part of the vil age,
and are well adapted for th residences of 'etired
farmers, or othere desiring pleasant and • uiet
place of residence. DAME CLARK, Egrn nd-
ville. 8 7-tt
VARMS FOR SALE OR 0 RENT. -The
scriber offers for sale o to rent, lots 10
20, let concession of Tucke smith, cOnSisi in
100 nice each, about a mil west f Seat
Good frame house on one' f irm, with orch
berms, and usual outbuil in s on both. Wil
rented or sold en bloc, .lipt
sold purchaser may paY
the bale, ce can rimainsi
FOWLER.
sub -
and
of
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-rds,
be
not separately. If
ne-third down, and
a mortgage: VM.
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VALUABLE. FIRM FOR
of Lot 22, Concession
65 acrsseibout 60 cleared an
stones. The balauce timb
good. Frame barn, trete
pen, &es Dwelling heirs°, h
side, with frame Ifedition an
soil is good clay loam. The
and in the best state of cult
run down but is in the best
orchard of apple, plum and .
one wanting a really go(
opportunity. For particu
premises, or to 'HENRY (4)
A. HUNTER, Clerk Divisio
U. GREEN, Pi (specter.
SA.LE.-Being art
0, Gr: -y. There are
free from stumt s or
red. Buildiugs aro
sheds, stables, pig
wed log, Bided 'ne-
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land is well fe ced
vation, has net eon
of order. A acid
mall fruits. To ny-
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EEN, Ethel P. 0.
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8s14 2
VARM FOR SALE. -For s le, the south h
-A- lot 10, concession 1, rey, containing
acres. There are 30 acres leared, part of
balance has been burned doen and part b
Thera is a frame house and I able, a young
chard and 4i acres of fall whhet. It is situ
within it mile and a quarter of Jahr stown.
will be sold cheap. he adjeldeing 50 acres
&so for sale. This property vill be sold separ
ly or together. Apply to SA UEL or ANDR
POLLOCK, on the f rm, or by mail to Ja
town P. 0. 85
of
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the
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It
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58-
VARM WANTED.-Wante to rent for it t
of years, a gond farm, containing not
than 100 acres, with c ,mfor able buildings 1
evs rythiog convenient and in god shape.
liberal rept will be nsid, and satisfactory re
ences con be given if rrquir d. Or a fifty a
!arra with frame buildings good orchard
plenty of water. or town pr petty in Strati
)ielding a good revenue. will be exchanged f
large farm such as the else ve and the differe
paid in cssle Apply to J SEPH J. DEN
Lea dbury P. O. 876-t
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FARM FOR SALE IN ULLETT - No th
parts ef Lots 84 and 35, oncossion 13, c n-
taining 112 acres; 80 acres ch ereel ; the roman -
der is good hardwood bush. oil, clay loam, ell
watered with a never failing pring creek rising
on the premise. Frame bar arid stables, og
house and a good young orcht rd It le couveni nt
to churches and schools, and s situated 4 mi es
from Blyth and 10 from Cli ton. For flirt er
particulars apply to WALTE CUNNING -HA.
on the Sonth part of said lots, or to Lond
borough P.O. 79
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VARM IN TUCKEBSMITH OR SALE --C n-
-1-- taining 100 acres, being Lot 11, in the th
concessien, II. R. S., Tuckersith, ail cleared a d
in a izocd state of cultivatine. •There ere on tie
premises 2 good fouue dwelli g- houses, 1 sro 11
barn teed a bank bern. There areetwo rtever fa -
ing springs, conveniently sit steel, and a get d
orchaid. Spiel farm is situst d one -and a In it
miles from Seaton h aed adjo ning the village , f
or to JOHN 3/It:MURRAY, Egmondsille. 877-tr
Egmondville on the Kippen Gavel road. Teirtis
easy. Possession at once. Apply on the premises
VARM FOR SALE. -A. valuab'e farm, consi t-
-"- ing of 2:10 stales of first class land in t e
Township elf Bay, situated en the Town Li e
between the townehips of Isley and Ssephe
within one wilco( the flourish ng village of Ex
ter, and good maikrt. 150 SC1,08 clear of stump
remainder in pasture and geed mixed tins
well underdreined end svell fenced. One and a
half acres of orchard, grafted [fruit, largo bt k
dwellieg, a ith first °Ines outilldings ; three goad
wells, with a never failing spririg running throu
the premiss. indisputt hle. For furth r
pal ticulers, apply on the prempes, to THOMAS
CHING, Proplietor ; Exeter! P. 0. GLIN
ELLIOT, Real -Estate agent, Elieter. 874-13
131- ENDID FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.
'se) For sale cheap, and on eir terms, lot 1
concessions 14 and 15, townshi of Grey, contaii
ing 200 acres, of which 150 acre e are cleared, we
fenced aud in a high state of cultivation, Thee
is a good orchaed and a spill* creek runnints
through the farm. There is a fchool on the ao-
joinieg lot. It is within 31 miles of the villag
of Waltoisitt d six miles from Brosse'e, with goo
gravel roads leading to each plasee. It is a choic
f oen a»cl will be sold very cheap and on els
terms-of:payment, ,as the °weer is anxious to r
tire from farming. apply on the premises or ad-
dress Walt= P. O. ADAM D UGLAS. 860xs.'
FARM IN McKILLoP FOR ALE. -For sal
the north 132 acres of lot 5, conces4ion 1
McKillop., of which 100 acres ere cleared, wel
fence', 1'e:1 under -drained and in a high state o
cultivatien. The balance is tiMbered with th
best of hardwood. °Ihere are eighty acres near]
free from. stumps, and 200 rods of board fence
There are good frame buildings, three wells, an
two 1,arge young bearing °rebate: e. It ie situate
24 miles !loin the villsge of Walton, 12 from Sea
forth, and 8 fe m Brussels, vith good grave
roads leading to each piece. Tilere are 14 acre
sown with fall wheat. The farr4t will be soli in
one block, or 60 acres of it, to snit p irchaser.
Apply on rhe premises, or addreTs W P. 0.
THOMAS. SOUTER. 828
QPLENDID FARM IN BRUC FOR SALE
For Sale, Lot 80, concession 6, township of
Bruce, coetaining 104 acres of which about 80
acrett are cleared, fenced and free from stumps,
the balance is timbered principally with splendid
hardwood and a little hemlock fencing. There
are franie buildings, and a, never failing spring
creek runeing, through the place, It is within 6
miles from the flourishing town. of Paisley and
equal distance from Underwood. There is a good
school opposite the place, and it is in a splendid
settlement. Tbere is a splendid clay bank for
bricks or tile, which is worth oriel fourth of what
is asked for the farm. This is a splendid farm,
and will be sold very cheap. Apply to box 24,
Seaforth P. 0. 877-tf
GOOD FARMS FOR SALE.--ijz order to close
the affairs of the estate of Ithe late W. G.
Elingsten, the executors offer thcj following very
valuable lands for sale. First, -North half of
Lot 30, Conceseion 5, Township of Morris, coa-
taining 90 acres. On this lot isi erected a good
inane barn with stone foundation, good orchard,
well and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on '
the gravel road closely adjoining the village of ;
Brussels. This farm is a valuab,lo one, is well
fenced and in a good state of cultivation. Second.
-Lot 4, Collet ssion 5, township 51 Grey, county
of Huron, containing 0 acres, - TO aces cleared
and free of stumps, balance timbered with ,
part good haidwood, pine and ceiar. Is is three
and a half miles from Brusse4, and one mile
from gravel road. For prices and terries
apply to I.HoS. KELLY, BruReelp P. 0., HENRY
JENNINGS, Victoria Square P. 0,, Or JAMES
SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County.
868
VAEM FOR SALE. -For Sale Lot 37, Concee-1
4- Bien 4, East Wawanosh,Couritis of Huron,con-
taining 200 am es, about 140 acres cleared,90 acres
free from stumps. There are 117 acres of fall
whet4 and the bestorchard in the ownship,being
7 'acres. It is well wateted and tbz balance of the
farm is well timbered with be ch, maple, elm,
white ash, black ash, hemlock an cedar for fenc-
ing. 'The farm is well fenced and has good out-
buildings arid good log house, fr me bank barn
66x86 feet, frame bank shed and itabling 106x26,
turnip house attached to stabling with stone
belove and frame above 48x12., Churches and
schools close by, 2 saw mills within 1/ miles.
Markets -Blyth, 6 miles; Belgr ve, 6 miles;
ii,
Wingham, 12 miles; Clinton, 15 miles, all good
markets. The farm is of good qu lisy, in a good
state of cultivation and very clea4 of foul weeds
as it has been under my care sin4e it was bush.
Terms -A small amount down to iecure the sale
and 6 per ceut. on the balance aid 10 years to
pay for it, if needed, as the Prop 'etor does not
need the money, only interest. Tljze cause of sell -
leg is the want of health. For filirther particu-
lars apply to the owner on the farm, or by letter,
to Blyth 2.0. Ont. JAMES W. AULD. 878
NOVEMBER 21, 1884.
JAMES PICKARD'S,
CAMPBELL'S MAO CK,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTIL
SI GN OP THE RED FLAG.
Mammoth Bargain House
IS THE SPOT FOR CHEAP GOODS.
WE ARE SHOWING FULL LINES IN MEN'S,
YOUTHS' AND BOY'S READY-MADE SUITS AND
OV 1300ATS AT PRICES NEVER HEARD OF IN SEA -
FORTH. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK, NOT
ON
DR
Y OF READY-MADE CLOTHING EUT GENERAL
GOODS. GREY FLANNELS A SPECIALTY.
WE STILL KEEP TO THE FRONT AS THE CHEAP§ST
DITi" GOODS HOUSE IN SEAFORt1-1.
°JAMES PICKARD,
Smith & West's Old Stand Campbell's Block
srrizt BE °11, EA:Poi:tn.
CENTRAL GROCERY.
LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY,
TEAS!
PROPRIETORS. -
TEAS! TEAS!
The public are cordially invited to inspect our stock of TEAS, which for
quality and price cannot be excelled. Special bargains in five and ten pound
lots, and. every package guaranteed to give setisfaction, or eash refunded.
S
We hold large stock in Granulated, .Refined and. Raws, aud prices as low as
any hotise in the county. See our samples and prices. A full stock of General
Groceries at all times, and for quality cannot be surpassed. Also a large quan-
tity of Canned Fruits, Fish and Meats.
CROOKE Y AND GLASSWARE.
We hold one of the large t and best stocks west of Toronto, and parties de-
sirous of purchasing anythin in this department would do well to examine our
stock before making their selections. A fine lot of Dinner Sets from K2. to fl
a set. China Tea Sets from $5 to $15; Pr.nted Tea Sete -a large stock and
prices low. Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, in, prices from $2.50 upwards.
Glassware in great variety. Call and see our stook. No trenble to show goods
and quote prices. Highest prices paid for Batter, Eggs and coarse grains.
Laidlaw & Fairley, §eaforth.
The Great, Question at Issue
THAT IS MOVING- THE MASSES.
BUT
REFORMATION AGITATED.
A REFORMATION HAS BEEN GOING ON
AND IS STILL GOING ON AT
J. Smith's Dry Goods Store,
IN THE SHAPE OF
STARTLING REDUCTIONS.
The Right Key Note Sounded. The
people thoroughly satisfied, and r are telling
us every day that we are giving great bar-
gains. Come in and see us, and examine
goods and get prices at
J. L. SMITH'S Cheap Dry Goods, Seaforth.
SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.
PURVIS &
SEAFORTH,
Are now offering their stock of
WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
.1".EWELRir,
SILVERWARE (6
SPECTACLES
At 10 per cent.,discount for cash for the
remainder of the year.
A CALL SOLICITED.
N. B. -We do all kinds of repairing
in our line, and engraving done on the
premises. Satisfaction guaranteed.
PURVIS & MILKS
Opposite the Commercial
Hotel,
884x8 SEAFORTH.,
THE AURORA
QUICK TRAIN WATCH.
Tbe whole plant is owned and con-
trolled by practical watchmakers.
Stockholders only are agents. Nothing
but fine grade movements will be made,
and will be sold at prices of ordinary
grades of other makes. The 'move-
ments will be ready in September.
Those thinking of parchasing a fine
watch will do well to wait and see
them.
M. R. COUNTER,
Agent for Seaforth and vicinity.
FARMERS, IT WILL PAY YOU
-TO CALL AT THE -
HURON FOUNDRY,
• R THE RICH SCHOOL,SEAFORTH,
And see our, stock of
1-1 0 777 ,
Which has been made especially for
tnis county. I have greatly inaprovea
my Gang Plow for this season, and feel
satisfied in saying that it is the hest in
the market. Our
LAND ROLLERS
Are large and heavy. running light and
doing good work. Our
GRAIN CRUSHERS
Are made from hard iron, and will
longer than any other machine made.
Having special tools fel- recutting '
Rollers, we can guarantee satisfaction.
Special 4tention given to repairing
Steam Engines, Saw and Grist Mils,
Reapers, Mowers, Threshing Machines,
and all kinds of machinery repaired on
short notice and at reasonable rates.
To. contractors and others - Bridge
Bolts and Castings at lowest rates.
Quotations furnished on application.
.1&'• Also agent for the implements
of L. D. Sawyer, Hamilton, A full line
of repairs constantly on hand.
THOMAS HENDRY.
WALL PAPER,
WALL PAPER,
WALL PAPER.
LARGEST ASSORTMENT
IN THE COUNTY
-AND--
LOWEST PRICES, AT
C. W. PAPSTS,
SEAFORTH.
APPLES. APPLES.
CHARLES DONALD & 00.1
79, Queen Street, London, E. C., England,
WILL be glad to correspond with Apple Grow-
ers, Merchants and Shippers, with a view to
Autumn and Spring business. They will ales
give the usual facilities to customers requiring
advances. 86'9-39
40,000 ACRES
of WILD and IMPROVED LANDS, for ale,
along the line of the P. II. & N. W. R. Rein
Sanilac and Huron Counties, Michigan. Prices
from $6 per acre upwards. Good water, markets,
soil, climate, &c. Free Guides and Excursion
Rates to show the lands. 'Write for lists and
full particulars to W. W. JONES, 26 military Ste
Port Huron, Michigan, general agent for Tennes.
see Lands 868XI8
NOVEMBER 2
4
No DIfferertpe
de' eSgrcoe
irecPera
4ist esr8;et h
n'Iserr
eller, approached bi fr
Glover, .and, withouti sp
04 the fence and sighed.
. What's the matter, eg
:11 I &Jet knave *hat,
cOnaiif to. What elloal I
your daughter elsouilti
7y
0.0a,,nroriahan, notiigtoAdkoorenaipttttohkide
naile,:rl
avo
,, wn lot tidr yy to t fhoirngki vtS4..hteh
Vhs 8VCieuei,r 431 believe I wn
us,e, inwtuhho.0 Idpeila:rtramet4 :Lac
I?: ago."
"What!Then
been opposed to th
4' Oh, it malts n
replied theegiair
your daughter inet
-4 I
Good
The Freuch eomedian
traordimarily thin. At la
Bosh, a skeleton that ItS
physician, who reoonsmet
try Some baths in the Pyv
obtained leave of ahset
manager be ladook binise
eral spriegs, where, he.,hat
tingly, but all itt vaie ; h
Utilise in size. '
" 'urged th a
is nothing like one Laths
people filt.e
Oa CO
roam
dtife
, d for
adi of
g
•
One dav, while pciiet ,
p• hilosophically in hie bat
ballpoint which neyer can
conversation in the nexl
whieh his own Walkvh
thin partition, and
by an enoruaous Wornat
otrtettotrVenus.said she?
„iaoloo,slhe
,t,iHrea,c1.4v1o:fbhtelheiu;g,"tbiaskedhei.etw?
mo
" Well ?"
:“ Well, I am as enorra
when I came."
',A little patiaboe,
the doctor; "there is noi
baths for making people t
Perlet, ..hearing thee
out of his bath, dressed, is
his hotel, ordered his hil
Paris by the neat train--
Argonaut
w. ?,:ter
in iuu
Eli Perkias, that veraci
writes the Minneariolisl
cerning the difficulties
traveller's ablutions ih ES
The most expensitle
hardest thieg to get in
water. At the hotelsev
land, where the ice-cnown
sight, they charge yon
drink. -Thee is no wittei
and at the stat;ous tldsv
amazement if yina ask feiS
myself 1 -mw earl a I
strapped to my earpet
One day in the Bon M
where they employ at lea
clerks, my wife, who iwas
chases; !asked the died,
esa?,u4gh wtit?,,he
toligip8hera egxleitt
amazement.
" A glees Of water-gpla
repeated nay wife. 1
" There 15111t 5)- e1-
store," isaid the clerk.;
'1 But in this great Mar
do when yon get thirst
wif;e
' Why, we wait till low
drink a bottle of Wiile1"
But if its hard to get a
in France, SWitzerland o
drink, how Much harde
enough for a,$ath. Tbe
enough to bathe in alit ov
cwcentretrAt
E 111:14enrrepstenaLt ft:.
bath. In _America wiien
hot bath he rings for the
tarns on the hot watei
finds 25 cents charged fot
Well, I went. down to the.
the clerk about it. 11,
dazed at the idea of _a
to see theproprietor.
came puffing haek to the tat
me what I wanted. '
"My wife fwants,a bath
: All over -bath ott
ed
Hot r)stwaiatdevre'bet
ratine Gott, ih aimixisor
throwing rip hi hands!.
• Yes, a hoiSf4ater bath;
the girl to WI:a on thebtat,
water."
thee's, isn't :ems
said the lanctord ; 4 4 well
aecros7miesiler to the b
Frederick Strasse:and h
hi'
"What PI I said in shrp
a bath tub an,d, hot waters
?"
ietij
isnio‘u:eYtir:a8:13' whair
I went up to the roam
results. The hotel wee
It was a greet event tO ts
Dresdeu, and I've expPri
' trouble and surpriasei
Cologne. Alter waiting
et washdehotel Pretty soon a man an4 h
the door. They werel c
thing that looked like a o
great Clatter and II
They oo tpobiladei,Jong,otmb :,eberd
of stairs to a wagon stalls
room. Then they weot
hot water ha large tin
water had been heath
house a half mile dw
b,ad the bathtub full. ATV
her bath. Then the alit
down Ip4ii)im
stairs t(tle waii
vy bit 11
three marks (75 centse fei
t3bOance6noteseliftt: tit): citsaniini
,
c:itzlitunkeovfericgeeitvaatheta.teliveint
ner in a Paris restauraat
to five cents for goiter
Peottoonokrehdyapamarieiod::at
ra
iet
ioCri:
bi;:d
(water closgt) The otl
chance to uksh. The b
"Was running;the other sh
Ili
laN'°1c1 w:ur
Int owteinia:t ttt bwa,t
half a frame for the flee 01