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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1885-03-06, Page 2• 6+. 7 Tki.E I-iU.RoN EXPOSITOR. MARCH 6, 1.8M5 QUEENIVS WHIM. CHAPTER XVIII., (Continued.) . "I am only necessary to Cate," she Would answer, sadly. She took -Garth's little speeches, his flowers, his kind looks, as simply as they were offered. To the quiet Woman of thirty-fite, who had no-Jlife of her own to live, and who - had laid her own shadowy hopes, her unspoken desires, on the shrine of stern duty, there was nothing .suspicions or incongruous in Garth's devotion, he liked her, and, she was fond of him. 4ny other thought would have been--impo8si- 1 ble to either of them. • Cathy °ride hinted at this.. .3 "Garth cares for Miss faith more than for any other woman, he always has," she said once to Queenie. "1 usecl to wonder, long ago, -whether anything else would ever cine °flit. :Men do care for women who are lolder than them- selves sometimes, and, though she was never pretty, she has such a _dear face, but I see now that such a thought would never occur to either of them." e‘• Of course not," interrupted her• friend, :indignantly. "Miss Faith is very nice, but she is , old forl her age. You see, youth has been crushed 'sit of lime She would make a nice Sister of Charity ; tho dress would just suit her. like het pale creamy complexion, but she is far, far too old for your brother," finishedeQueenie, to whom the idea was somehow- repugnant. Miss Faith; with her soft, plaintive voice andslittle . close bonnet, beside the strong; vigorous man, Still in the eery of youth ! Queenie's ideas were very vague on the subject, but she thought the woman that Garth 'Clayton honored with his preference ought to belvery nice indeed. to her sister One may be good and self-sacrificing; and yet preserve one's individuality.', I "1 think she is not quite suffiicently strong-minded." 'Don't ; if you knew how I hate that word ! it is Miss Charity's w r-ory. Women do not need to be fronrnmd-, ed ; they ought to be pliant, yielding, ready to take impressions; a Woman with an inflexible will is it Olen in dis- guise. If Miss Charity had married,— poor thing, she might have dime se once, and have rued taking the step.to her dying day, --she would have ruled, her as she doubt - husband with a rod of iron,:mue ' rules Miss Faith." "1 suppose she is fond of her, fully. "Oh, yes; tyranny doesnot exelucle affection, at least among women," was the' grim answer. "Miss' 'Charity is only forrningi her sister's , education, . moulding her taste, in fact ; able little knows how all the maxiies slide Off her like , the ram off a duck's back. , Away from her sister she is a different crea- ture,—dares to - hold her own opintons and to own to her own widest tattes. I call Miss Faith exquisitely feminine ; 0 : • "don't you think that is the wordfor her, Miss Marriott?" • "Yes," ereplieil Queenie, hesitating. It was very pleasant to have Ga th be- side her, talking on any subject; at she almost wished that he would praise Miss' i, Faith a little less. How did she' 'now? Cathy might ' he wrong after all!; Miss Faith was only seven years histenior, i and there were so few people n Hep- shaw. Queenie was still _too ydnag know how„sileet a man generally is o • the merits of a woman he actually loves. "1 mean her to ,go over to, Crossgill' with us to -morrow,' he .said, presently, returning to- the charge. "If I have to beard the lion in • his den, and -Miss Charity on her couch, I intend to have ny way. I know what I will do; Lang- ey shall go ever there after tea ; tke has . great influence With the domin nt eattlinal virtuel. Will -nig or unwill' Miss Faith gees ;with us to-morro And Garth, as !usual, had his way. It would be hard to tell whether ueenie or Miss Faith enjoyed the drive and the lovely scenery most. ,Cathy was on the box!, beside her •brother, and had the reins I- more than once in her hands, and only Emniie remained with them. 1 ' •, ., I Miss Faith was a, quiet companiom and at first Queenie missed her friend's lively tongue; but by and by they fell into a yleasant 'channel of talk,which prOved so interesting that they were bothsurpris- ed when Garth' tolil thein that they were ilVitlein, sight , of Croitgill, and that in notheri five Minutes -they would be at ,Iii.e vicarage. ( They were descending a steep winding they entered the village. ueenie al - 1.)e road as he sfoke, and in anot rmoment - ways spoke of it afterwards as one of the", rirettiest villages she had eteii. .seen. -. A little ifream fle•-wecl down the mi4dle of - the road; the cottages looked picturesque andrin good, condition ; a fine hld church seemed to tower in symbolic majesty over the whole i place. Emmie and she uttered af sirnultaneouS cry of admitation- when-they first; caught 'Sight of Ceosegilt Vicarage, It was the ideal vicarage; the neatly -kept gravelled paths, the ex- `sitely trimmed lawn, the flower -- p ants, all spoke of the owner's cultivat- ed taste; the house itself, with its 'quaint c sealants and I low bay -windows, was al most embosonsed in creepers ,andelimb- roses ; the Porch was full of flowers.. .A the door opened, they found ' them - se yes in a•little square hall Wainscoted in oak,- with an oak staircase and low. gallery running across it. 1 1' An old servant with a wrinkled • face, evidently about eighty years old .wel- wined -Cathy and Garth with beaming , smiles. Garth shook hands With :her. . : I. 1 , , Well nurse I have brouaat visitors to see • your young lady. 1, there is MiesDora," as a tlight girlish figure crossed the gallery and came rapidly : . slewne the broad low staircase toWards • t : "Are yogi nearly through D'Aubigne's 'Reformation,' - Miss Faith ?" Cathy - would ask her, a little wickedly, on these, . occasions. Miss Faith would answer her quite aerio comprehen little pie drollery 'of knewir to her. , " We are still .in. the third volume," she would 'kb ; "it is hard reading for summer da s, but it suits Gera.' Hope quite enje s it too,- but it is a treat to sit out here and listen to tge birds and do nothing hut work and talk. I think I almost dislike the book,though Iishould net like Cara to hear inc; but then I was never clever."' • "1 thinkyou would like the intercst- • ing scat" treturned Langley, simply. 'Do yen r ember how muelayou cared. for the v • e of Jean Ingelow's poems that I lent u? you told me - you cried , eai. er the 'Song of Seven.' " • 1/4-‘ - Oh, yes, I love poetry," brightening visibly ; ''but I could net make Cara interested in it in the least; she calls it inoonshine and railk-and-water." " That comes of havingl a strong- minded woman for a sister," 'interrupt- ed 'Cathy, Who never likedlto be Long silent: sly ; she did not Ferfectly a joke. Poor, winnan -the ntries of life, the fun and oung wits, were almost un- 4My (lear, t - - Cara is very strong mind - ed,- she is al vays talkiag about my hay- • ing no men I back-bonec She says, if . we de not ,exercise our mind, drill it thoroughly, and put it through a course' of1 mentai calisthenics, that We shall- . laver keep it in a healthy condition. She thinks it a waste of time to read n • vels, unless theiare Sir Walter Scott's or Miss Aue ents. I know it is very bad taste, but I 1 never could admire Miss Austen." "But you enjoyd ' Dombey & Son,'" interposed 0 rth, who abhorred strong - Minded wpm n and could not tolerate Miss Charity I:eating her opinions quot- , ed, even, upset his equanimity. "Never rattal what C ra likes, we are each bound to have our wn individua•I tastes. If Langley likes pickles better than straw- berry jam idm she has no right to -prevent Cathy front feasting on the latter dainty. * I I ate rules and regulations for strewn- rup people ; it is just as though we want- ed to bring back the swaddling -clothes of , jancy." i '1 an afraid I am not fond of rules an I I do 1. -e poetry and novels," re- tu Bed Miss i aith, timidly. Here among th se young people she felt a different cr ture ; th ir ideas were as fresh and sw >e, to her s Garth's roses that she fas- tes e " in her !elt. "I Must go now, but yo 1 have done me so much geed, you 1 al -ays do," she said, presently, as. she i ro, e. Garth. pleaded hard that she would' t S . y, but sh.e only 'shook her head at him wi -t. 11.4. No, don't tempt me ; Cara Would be di ppouited when she woke upfront her a.,f oon nap if she found I had not re - tit ned ; it is net nice to disappoint pe ie, and thent her pain might eame on a•re ee a : - • -- At least, you Might promise. to drive ov r with ut to Groesgill, to -morrow;. .:Wea . glioin1 g to in'- trodttee Miss Marriott to th • Cunningham's, . Langley cannot- go, an 1 there will be a- spare place .in the wa onette„" But Mies taith would not pa niee, Two afternoons of pleasure tee ild' he- unheard-of dissipation ; she -,wo Id , never hear the last?. Of it ,. and i -wle t would Cara do without her read- ing? . : As though we cared about that L" . s , - nu: tered•Garth, $otto 'Mee a and thea, .as , he returned from unlatching- the little sid -gate, he paused , a mement by Qa enie. ‘" There goes one of life's un - Sol ed enigmas, —a good woman thrown away on a, selfish ;one. i know you agree lVith me, Miss Marriott ; lj can read it in urJam" I .ueeiiie-gave- him- a bright, Under- sta induSh rr smile. e had just fiuislied a not atAistie-lookinor patch ins -an. . old fro ,k of Eaunie's, and held it up in criti- cal. approval, • " When :peOple Are so go(c1 they ean hardly- fail .to be happy," shci said, with slightly quallfiedt asseat. Somehow_ she:, dal not ,pity Mits. Faith quite so satidh this afternoon j7 --it was a little contrary.of her, perhaps„ butthen had she not gone away with Garth's roses in her belt ? alai had he not called het biapatron 'taint, and hinted that she was necessary to him.- to them all ? Queenie felt , that even Miss. Faith's life _Was not quite devoid Of all sweetness when such speeches as these were mad4 to. her. Garth had not sufficient vanity to guess at these thoughts, but .he seem- ed quite (Reposed te linger by Queenie's gide and argue on the matter,: - He had: been quite absorbed by Mss Faith's con- versation while she remained ; and now it Would be refreshing .to, turn to. .Queenie. It did not occur tolim. to pick roses for lier,'Init he stood beside her and watched her deft gagers Move swa- yer her work, with a lazy sort of 13' pie4sure. "Wo one could doubt her goodness," he went on, taking up the thread of his aigiuuent ; the queatiou is, is she quite rigIt to give up her own will so entirely g,; them'. .• Wlia,t a Picturesque Mae figure it was. Picturesque —.-,thet was just the word for her. /sio due in her seises- could have ealled Dere Ciuminghani .pretty, but taken altogether she Was simply charming. I iShe was dressed •so quaintlyestoo ; the shady Coarse straw hat, with the wreeth. of:wild convolvulus, just suited the pale piguante face ; and over her- dark -blue cambric she wore 0, long &ram holland,' aprOn,slaced aeress the s bodice in old century fashion), and bordered with. are. -ague .silken flOwers. A kitten's soft head and innocent blue eyespeeped out of One of :the poCk4ts. " Yea have come at last," she said, with just a slight ac- centof reproach, and a little satirical • ;elevation of .the eyebrows. ." I have been. leaking for you for weeks pat; • .Where is Langley ?- and why hag iiot Ted been to See me lately?" " I have brought Miss' Faith arid • our guest, .Miss Alartiett, instead," returned Garth. • This iS•hee little sister Minnie. Are you goingte give u 'some tea; Miss •Dora? Where is your ther? Shall .1 go and look for him Whit, you shOwthese ladies your pretty drat :ing4toom and conservatory ?" "Nurse, will you send- ,papa to us; please ? No, Mit •Clayton, am ,not going to letyou escape like that • you Owe me smite. apology first fiat your long absence. What have youlieing doing?. What have you Al been deing 'come in here esI mean to catechiee you." ' I . • Miss Cunnin ,ham spoke hi .a; brisk, . pleasant voice„ though it, had , a sharp, . decided -note . o two in it. t She mare shelled, her gue te With perfect eaae and self-possession itto' the long bay -win- dowed drawing more. A white-haired, aristocratic -loo 'jag man in an old gar7., dening-coat ca,m eut of the conservatory. .with 11 waterine-pbt in his hand°. - Papa,' you Must comeatiicl. talk t� Miss Marriott a 'el _Miss .Paliner, please. Let me take that watering-potawaye it is trickling all o ier the carpet; and your coat is covered ....,sth lime. De you like.. low chair, Mise Marriott ? if you sit there 'you ,• can see the fiowees • in the conservatory, and just a pretty peep of the garden. I hope you will talk to papa, he is So fond of talking to .stran- gers. Mise pahner, you knowi, papa, of cdurse ?" • • "Miss .Faith* .and !I are 'Old friends, my dear," interposed Mr, Cunningham. " Yes, kn ; it is Mies:Marriott who is -We o, ly stranger," returned Dora, calm y, u tying her hat. !: She had white (1. pled hands, rather like a. baby's. • "Now, Mr. Clayton4lease tell ,me what y9u ha. e been doing "h your - 'self all thi, • time "' Mr, Curinieg ama proved himself a most genial.host He took. _Miss. Faith and neenie in the conservatory and r • gathered some of his choicest flowers for, , them. A little Summer shower had just ' conunenced ; the light Patter of drops on the glass roof. blended unceasingly with the Voices.' Dories canaries were singing loudly; it. small blue -jacket Skye terrier scampered Overthe Wet lawn. Miss Faith seemed -rapt in quiet happi- ness t Queenie was just a trifle absent and`distracted. Through the conservatory door she could ci4tch sight of it pretty group. Dora sat in her little low chair, and Cathy had ensconced herseif1 o11 the rug at her feet. l Garth stood with his road shoulders propped' against the wooden mantel- pieces looking at them both. His face wore en amused expression ; evidently he was well ente ined. • "Do you th. -het pretty -1" Whisper- ed Enunie, corning round to her 'sister's! tide. i'She is'like -a picture, somehow; -but.I like your face best Queenie, there is more in it." Queenie could not under- stand Why thesehild's remark jarred on her. She colored hastily and turned away. : . But she toldherself afterwards that, Emmie was right on one point. ;Dora Cunningham! was certainly not pretty ; her teeth were a little too prominent, her nose was ;Somewhat blunt and Un- formed, an her:eyes were blue and still and had no Special depth in them. Her fait hair was her chief beauty ; it was very abendanteland she wore it grace- fully,, just sina ' ly turniid off from her t face and knotted carelessly behind. • At this early stage of their acquaint( epee' Queenie ,hardly knew whether she AVM 'attracted orrepulsed by the -young mistress of Crossgil1 Vicarage. - Her perfect self-possession; her absence of all consciousness,hercool, business -like seoniments• on thing4 in general, her faith in her aim manageinent and powers of observation,- tonilshed ,• Queenie not a little. From the first she had taken' pos- session of Garth, quite frankly and openly.- 1 ' • "1 always leave the. 'ladies to papa," She said to Queenie, as shell the way by and by int4 the hall, Where tea had been preparedl for them. " Papa is such a lady's man; :I always get' on best with gentlemen, at least if thcy are like Mr. Clayton: 1 Girls are all very well in 1. their way, but Me are ' so much more aniusing. I dare say you t link the sarne ?" "1 have never1.; thought ab ut it; have seen so few gentlemen in y life,' answered Queenie, a little '-con used by the question. 1 the Music and rawing- masters at qanite Lodge aris Caleb Runcirnan were about the •o ly speci- merle of , inauho�d with when She had been acquainted,s until her a rival at ChurchiStileouSe She Was af aid, too, that Garth had ove heard Miss uniting - ham's frank speech. If he had, owever he took110notice.'He placed unself at the little oval ta,b e beside is young , hostess, and looked • t the y'll.= childish hands busy among the old c ilia cups and saucers. ' The old nurse isto d behind er mis- tress's chair,- land joiiiv1 in he con- versation: She and Garth see ed great ,. friends. " Well, nil*, holm are •Miss Bea,trix andMissFlorence ?' • - I , ,, ".',Well, very ! w11, bless tl eir dear -hearts. Miss Beat- x is taller than Miss , , : ., Dora even, and es°Wring prettier than ever. Me want, th m back, Ir. Clay- . , t , ton, sir." ' 1 • I NOW, nurse, t's nOniens ," inter- posed Dora), briskly. "Remember they are,go, e for their good, not ours. Bea- trik nelist iinish her education before she comes home ; you know Papa aid I have settled that;' don't thiak the poor .young ladies like' foreign parts so well as ho e," sighed the (ficl. woman, - plaintively. " Miss Flo writes beautifulletters, to be sure, but she say she she DS hen -le -sick some: times." • I _ ,." Have you • sisters ?," inquired Queenie, with a little s,mtprise. She thought Dora 'vas the only nth bitant of the vicarage. 1. Dora nodded. "Yes ; there are the girl. Nurse isitalking about theni now; she is always talking about thein. They are at school in Brussels. Theyi are very Well, of course, for girls, only I have never forgiven titeni for not being boys. I have always so longed for a brother, ---- a great big brother,—to take me about when papa is lazy ortired," appealing to Garth with candid blue eyes, n t unlike the kitten's. I: . "What A pity we can't make.you a present of Ted " returned (arth, coolly. but -nurse inter osedaeain with the gar - e'. , . a • gar- rulity of age. "Miss DorL, dear, I can't bear to hear youstalk so t doesn't seem right; does it,, sir ? witle tilt se sweet young ladies for sisters, adoringher and spoiling her as they do. Why", oreof these days, my darling, you will have: a husband to take you about; that will be better than a brother; won't it, Mr. Clayton, sir?" suppose I 'shall have a husband SOITM day, but there is no need- for .you to di'ag him in .beforehand; nurse," re - :turned Dora, with perfect composure, aa she tied on her broad-brimm,ed ht again. The allusion in"Garth's presence (lid not disturb her equanimity in the least; she toolk it quite as matter of course. "It ie Only nurse's nonsense," the said, -ha ing calmly to Queenie; " if she talked so to the girls - it would be different, hut nothing. to Me,", with a lit le • curl of her lip and a shrug. r think you znust miss your siste living here alone ?' •observed Queenie, by way of changing the subject. I Oh'as to that papa and I miss them, of course. .TI ey are well enou h for ,girls, only the are just at • he gauche age, • you kniev ; when they i,re' older I shall know b tter What to do with them." Then are you ever chili ?" ask d Garth. .4` I should have thought .1i10 especially woutdrha e left a void in the house, ; she is §o right and full of fun." . " I should have c i ed Flo noisy," re- , marked. Dora, euie ly. f' Busy people are 'never dull ;I I hould have thought yche would have four d that out by this thise." . 4'1 know you emu ate the busy bee, and improve each 'shining hour, Miss Dora; but still—" " I suppose you m an tobe satirical," with a little scorn. You men think there is ,no work cone but. by your- selves." • Qh, no e I ani su e your list of duties must e very long," evidently teasing her, to her father's eat delight. "Quito 'long ence gh for a woman," she returned, pointe ly. I have my • hausekeeping and i y schools, and the r tt- • - (Continued on C hird Page.) • "‘ REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. TrousE FoR SALE,For sale cheap, a corn - 11 tradable and well finished 'dwelling in Sea - forth, on Princess Street. The house chntains Seven rooms, with cellar, hard and soft water, stable, and all other necessary conveniencies. There is a good garden. Terme easy. Apply to R. COMMON, Seeforth. 888 -10)ROPERTY FOR SALE.—For Sale &cap, a 4ot of land in the" village of Eannondvile, containing di acres, all 'veil fenced and fit for cultivation. This land is situated on the 2nd Concession of Tuckersmitl,. adjoining the mill property, and is really a choice lot, and is well adapted and -conveniently located for a retired farmer or market gardener. The land is all first class and is seeded to grass. For further par- ticulars apply to the undereiglied, Egond# GEORGE BALE. m • 891 ^ CHOICE FARM -FOR SALEIN THE COUNTY OF HURON.—Being Lot No. 14, in the 13th Concession of the Township of Ellett, con- taining 152 acres, 120 acres of Vithieh are cleared and under cultivation, the balance iii timbered with hardwood. There is on the premises a com- fortable log house, large franie barn and stable, good water, well fenedd, fine orchaid, and is within two and a half miles of Myth. This is one of the best farm in the best teiwnship in Huron, apply to, MA EIV ,YOU, on the premises, orto MYLE9JYOUN, Blytie 880 • T1j ARM IN TUCKERtSIITH FOR SALE.—For sale the east halfjof Lot 21, •Concession 4, L. R. S., Tiackersnaith, containing 50 acres, 46 of which are cleared and free from stumps and un- derdrained. The farm is well fenced'. There is a now frame house with atone cellar, 'Ise a good frame stale and log baril, and a god spring well. Convenient to schools and ch rches. It is within 6 mike of Seaforth, and five f mai Bruce - field, and four from ,Kippen, good gravel roads leading to each place. For further. particulars apply on , the premises, or to MRS. CHARLES CARTER, Seaforth P. 0." 899tf FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, the East half of Lot 6, Concession 12, Hullett, containing 60 acre8it is a corner lot, with a blackinnith shop on the- corner. The land is well fenced and drained and in a good state of cultivations There are about three Wires of good hardwood busla. There is a good bank barn and log .house. A Spring Creek runs through the lot. A good bear- ing orchard. Churches and School convenient. A postoffice and store adjoins the lot. It is situated within six miles of Blyth, on the Lon- don, Huron & Bruce Railwayi For further par- ticulars apply • the undersi ned on the prem- ises, or to Harlo 4: P. 0. THOMAS AMOS. 885 FARM IN Mc 60 acres of which are clear underdrained. Is situated abou Brussels. It is and a good -drain shed and atod piths!, pear and order. It is on Leasibury. Ase, 33, Concession forth P. 0. rILLOP'FOR SALE.. -The south, Lot 20, ConceSsion 13,45 licres,of ,•. free from ,stumps1 and well No better land in the. °minty". half way between Seaforth and =ell fenced. There is a log.house e barn and -frame stable and orchard planted' with apple, cherry trees in good bearing and a quarter miles east from ly. to ROBERT MeMILLAN, Lot McKillop, or to Box 165, Sea - 8Z4 HOUSE AN1 LOTS FOR SALE IN • THE TOWN 0 SEAFORTH.—The. above pro- perty belongs to the estate of the late Bernard Burns and coasi ts of a story and a half frame house and two ots, on Mill Street, l in Jarvis' • Surveygof the to vn of .Seaforth. The house is nearly new arid s in excelient repair. It is within two mint es walk of the railway station and is conveeien to all the principal manufac- turing institlitions ih the town; also four quar- ter acre lotsin the same survey. The whole property will he sold cheap. For particulars apply to THOMAS DOWNEY; Esq., Executor of the late Betnard Burns, or to V. S. CARROLL, Solifitor, Seaforth. 88.1 • T1ARM IN TUCKERSMITH FOR SALE.—For X Sale, cheap, the McCartney Mani, on the Mill: Road, Trickersmith, containing 126 'acres, about 65 of which ere cleared, underdrained, well fenced and in a first class state of eultivation. The:balance is, splendid pastureland. There is a brick house and niar bank barn with 'Stoma:tab- ling Underneath, also a good orchard and pleety. _of water, and is within. half a :Mile of 1 a school. This farm is beautifully situated, and is within two miles of the village of Brimfield I and four miles from Seaforth„ and will: be sold' cheap, as the proprietor has gone to Kansas. Apply to A. STRONG, Land' Agent, Seatorth, or to W31. SCOTT, Brucefield.. I 869 ' i • - ATAISUABLEIFARM PROPEKTY FOR •SALE. V —The 'subscriber offers for sale, his firth of 100sacres, being Lot 11, Concession 11, Stanley, about 90 acres "cleared and free from stumps. 'there is on the premises a stone hoarse, frame outbuildings and good- orchard. Well! watered and 111 a good state of . cultivation, church and school adjoining the. said . lot. ' It ss situated 6 miles •from .Bayfield, 6 from !Zurich, T7 from • Kip - pee, and 3.1, from Varna. Tons '$1,000 down, and the balance to suit putehaseri :Posehssion es,iven la/ day of Allirch, 1885. . Apply to WM. # HARDWICK, .Bayfield F. 0. 1 870-26 • r • : 1 . • 1,1 VALUABLE FARM FOR ISALE.—Being 1coin- posed of north parts of Lots' marnber 58, 59 and 60 in the lst -Concession of Ilurnberry, containing flit) acres, more or less. It is satiated 2d miles frcisu Wroxeter; 5 mules froniI: Gorrie, miles'frann Brussels on the Gravel Road. : There is a Sch ol• Within ia few rods. Fortya,acres of the lark is chopped ready for elearings-.20 acres swamp, good black ash and cedar; the balance hardwo d. There isa spring -creek running througb the farne Easy terms_ CI :payment. Title pe feet. -Price $2,500. • Apply"' tO JAMES DREWF, Hardware Merchant, 'Brus8e10, or Ito R. B. DURNION, Saw -Mill, WroxSter; 1 888 • • -- • , • FARM FOR SALE.—Forsala, Leta°, Dances - idea 3,. Huilett, conteinrng 86 acres;'68 acres Cleared and in a geed state of caltivathin ; the bialanee is well timbered. The • farin is -well uncle/ad:rained and fenced. ItI is mostly seeded to grass. 'There are on the preinisesa new frame house and bank barn with stabling underneath. A branch of the Maitland iRive runs across the backend of the lotanaking it an excellent graz- ing farm. There is also an orchard. - It is sitim- .ted six miles'froin Seafo. th and five frem Clin- ton, with school and churches convenient. Terms easy. For fuither particularsapply to the undersigned on the prenises or tO Clinton P. 0. .WM. MULHOLLAND . • • ,,,1 ej 0 PLENDID FARM IN BRUCE F011, SALE.— For Sale, Lot 30, Concession 6; -to oiship of Bruce, containing 104 acres, of which about '30' acres are cleared,sfenced and free fronr stiimps, the balance is timbered principally with splendid hardwood and a little heinlocik fencing. ' There re frame bilildings, and a n ver failing spi•ing reek running through the place. It is within -6 Ides of the viflourishine town' of Paisleyand an al distance from Thbideri wood. . There s a good chool opposite the place, and it is in a : splendid ettlement. There is a good clay bank for nicks or tile, which is worth one fourth of what sasked for thefarin. This is a splendid farm rid will. be sold very cheap. Apply to box :24„ r'eaforth P. 0. • S77 001),FARMS FOR SALE.—In order. to (dose I. the affairs Orthe estate of the late W. G. ,ingston, the executors offer the following vary -altiable lands for sale. First—North half of ot-30, Coneession 6, township • of Morris, eon- aining 00 acres. Onsthis lot is erected ' a, good rame barn with stone foundation, good, orchard, veil and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on he iaavel road closely adjoining the vffiege of irusselsa This farm is a valuable one,r as well enced and in a good state of cultivation; Second. Lot 4, Coneession 5, township of GrOY, counts. - f Huron, *containing 100 acres, 10 acres" cleared nd free of stumps, balance well timbered eith, art good hardwood, pine and cedar. It is three nd a half miles from -Brussels, and one mile ' roni gravel road. For prices and terms apply 0 THOS." KELLY, Bruseels P. 0., HENRY jENNINO.ti, rictoria Square P. 0., or JAMES Ssirrie Maple dge P. O.; Middlesex County. • r 868 WO GOOD FARMS IN USBORNE 'FOR SALE. —The Executors offer the following lands f r sale, in order to close the affairs of the estate • f the late Andrew .Moir., First—Lot 30, Con - fader] 3, township of Usborne„ containing 100 res, 80 acres cleared, well fencedaand in a good s te of cultivation. There are six acres of rchard of the choicest fruit, and two never fail- ge Springs. The property contains a comfort - a le brick house. -Second—Lot 31, Concession 3, tiwnship of Usborne, containing 100 acres, 85 a res cleared, well underdrained, and in' a high s te of cultivation. •• There is a good orchard of f 2 ur acres,a large brick houSe, also two barns, .s r bles, driving shed, all frame. School, on . op - In site lot.. It is three miles :to the towns of sxeter and Hensall. These- farmsadjoin each o her, and will be sold together or separately. • rms of payment easy. ForIparticulars apply JOHN 31cQUEEN, Executor, Lumley P. 0, o E. Y. ELLIOTT,Solicitor. Exeter P. O. 873-26 Bargains all over the House. 1 In consequence of widespread depres- eion w GEN Will inaugurate the New Year with a INE BARGAIN SALE. We • o not intend to Offer a few mere baits to indu eaother purchases, but will offer each a d ev ry article al a great reduction, all teats eing sacrificed to the public. Buy- er will save time and _money by coming di ect t J. 14 11 SMITH S„ Cheap Dry Goods, Seaforth. • V' A ITEM OF INTEREST. ROYA GLYCERATED BALSAM OF. FIR. VALVAEILE DISCOVE' RY 1 . Although the great majority of people are quite familiar with the medicinal properties of he two articles signified -in the above name, (Baleam of Fir and Glycerine) ye , 'so far as we arie aware, no attempt to combine their peculiar vir- tees had ever eet made until MESSRS. LUMSDEN & WILSON, Chethists and Druggists, of eaforth, had perfected and put upon the market their preparation which is now o be had from druggists Under the name of " LUMSDEN •& AVIL: SON'S ROY' L GLYCERATED BALSAM OF FIR" Undoubtedly- a great remedy, havi g in this age of petsistent and lavish advertising, by its own super- ior virtues alo e, created a demand from allpartsof the Province, with a rapidly. increasing sal m every locality where introduced, the secret of which is that etlery one wh uses it cannot but speak well of it to their friends: - Orders are continually co ling from the most Unlooked for sources, which is the most con- vincing proof • the mamifactueers ithat, although hundreds of Cough Remedies are everywhe e procurable, those who have used the "Royal Glycerated Balsam \. of Fir ''cen get nothing to take its place. Ie is recommended for Coughs, Colds, Sore Th oat, nd similar affections. The most persistent and longstanding coughs speedily give ay to its wonderful powers in allaying frritation of the mucous _membrane. . s healitig and soothing properties quickly 'remove all soreness in the throat or rofichical tubes. It is just the thing wanted for a safe and reliable cough remedy and should be in every household. See that yeti get what you ask for. If yom, • truggist has not got it he will gladly procure it for you. Price, 50 , centiper bott e. Wholesale by H. SUGDEN EVANS & CO., Torento, or ' LUMS EN & WILSON, Seaforth, Ontario. 0 NTRAL GROCERY. LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY, —PROPRIETORS.— Good Cheer for Christmas and New Year at the " Central." New Currants, New Raisins, New Peels, New Figs, Icing Sugars, White and Colored •, Valencia Almonds, Walnuts, Filberts, Canned Fruits, Canned Meats, *Canned•Fish, Haddies, Bloaters. Large arrivals of New Season's TEAS, which for pungency and 'flavor are un- excelled. Prices from 25O to 75e per pound. SUGARS cheaper than ever. Full stock of General Groceries.. The " Central " is the spot to buy good goods. All goods sold by\ is.warranted as represented, or cash refunded. I I Crockery and Glassware Department. We have a large and choice'sdection in China Tea Sets, Printed and Decorat- ed Tea Sets, Dinner and Breakfast Sets, Chamber Sets, Toilet Sets, etc., etc. An inspection of our stock will repay intending. purchasers. A call respect- fully solicited, Higrhest Prices Paid for Butter, Eggs and Poultry. FREE DELIVERY. Laidlaw & Fairley, Seaforth. For the Holiday Trade. Rodgers & Sons liable and Pocket Cutlery, Electro -Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons. A splendid itssortment of Hall, Parlor and Library Lamps. English • "Block Tin" Goods in Jelly Moulds, Pudding Dishes, Tea Pots, Cofiee Biggins, Biscuit Pans, &c. Nickel -Plated, Granite, Iron, Tea and Coffee Pots. The celebrated "Cold Handle Sad Irons, both plain, polish and nickel finish. Japanned Tinwares, Enamelled Wares, Kitchen Furnishings and Cooking Utcn sils in great variety. e have many useful, sensible and appropriate trades suita,ble for Christmas and New Year's gifts, in Hardware and Howie Furnishings, which we have marked' at our usnal low prices. CALL AND EXAMINE WISHING MY NuNipTi.ous MERRY CHRISTMAS. 11 11 JOH4• K1.0D, MRS. 'GOODS. S. AND EVERYBODY A EAFORTH. WINTHROP. Summary of Business. • Tile undersigned avonld call the attention of the public to the various brinchee of business ht whiCh he is_engaged, and solioits an inspection of his stocks before purchasing elseWhere. GENERAL PTORE. 1 - Consisting 0 DRY GOODS, -GROCER BOOTS' AND SHOES, HATS AND CAM: CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, Etc., Which hare been carefully selected, and will be sold at laved: prices possible ceasistent with carrying aa business on correctyeinciples. ed in plain figures, with slight profits on eaeh article, and no below. cost thrown out as a ball SAW MILL. • A considerable quantity of the folioning kinds . of Lumber on hand: DRY -:.-One inch SoftElm: 1, 11, lb 2, 3 and 4 inch White Ash; Si and 4 - inch SOftliaple 1, lb and 2 ineh Basswood; 1,2, 3 and 4 inch Oak; 1 and 2 inch "Pine, les about 15,000 feet culled Cherry. Also fresh Sawn Hemlock for bufkling, fencing and eliteh. ing purposes. The Hemlock Logs now being deposited in tht, yard are the finest I -have ever handled, and et produce an article in Lunitier that I Ran eam. Ildently recommend to emy customers. Pasties requiring Hemlock Lumber during the 00Milig -summer, would do well to hand in their bilis now, so that suitable lengths can be provider. - Custom Sawing pronaptly attended to. ., About 6,000 Mack" Ash Rails for sale, they are all swamped out convenient to the roe - large piles. . 1 . GRIST MILL1: f • Costomme can rely on a first-class articiele FLOUR and good returns. Every effort will Sie made so that sparties from a distance may have - their grists and chopping home •with them Flour always on hand to supply customers, and orders from dealers promptly attendedito. A large quantity of hay bar sale by the steel:, in the barn, or delivered, ai agreed upon. AN DR EW GO VENI-OdK. N. B.—All book accounts to January 1„ 1885, must he settled by fash or note immediately, THE BEST YET. THE NE W HOME Sewing Machine Is Now Being Offered Mr Sale hy Purvis & Milks, , • 1 Parties wiehing to purchase et sea:change Iwould do well by testing the -Merits of our chinebefore purchasing elsewhere. We are A selling our stock of 1 Watches, Clocks & Jewelry As cheap as ever. - Our stock I8. full and fresh. We do all kinds of repairing in Watchea Mass Jewelry and Sewing Machines. Electro -Plating and Engraving done on the shortest notice. Purvis &Milks, Opposite the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth. Educating Horses. Prof. Bullock, The Champion Irorse Educator and Temberi wishes to inform the people of Seaforth and vicinity, that he has rented from Dr-CW=0in* large building known as the old drill shed, for • the year 1885, which he has nicely fitted up for the purpose of breaking and training Colts and vicious Horses, whCre he solicits a public he speetion. All those desiring to have their co* or vicious horses prhperly trained, will find it to their interest to imProve this rare opportunks as the Professor thOroughly understands theme and science in all its branches, and also plush - tees to give perfect satisfaction in every r His headquarters at present is at the QUI HOTEL. star Consultation Free." --ani Than the public for their patronage in the past, hoping to,solicit a liberal share in the future, -1 remain, your most obedient servant, r. R. BULLOCK To Whom it May Concern : e We, the undersigned, having. employed „Prof -- Bullock to handle some colts for us, and Witt satilfied that it has been greatly to es r lam* take pleasure in recommending him to the nobs - lie, feeling confident from .onr own ubscrratioll and experience that his systein for trpiiingana educating colts •and vicious hoses, far excetf" any system we have ever had the p easure witnessing, and we heartily recommend him es1. master mechanic of his profession. It is buts short time ago that he mane to our town a feet stranger, but since that time he has, by go strict attention to business and gentlemanly he haviour, won hosts of friends, and we are most happy to hear of his stay in Seaforth this yeari- and hope that he may reeeive a liberal patrensaso from all those desiring to have a, well trained horse, and we an truly say that we are mart thanpleasecl with the Work that he has (WOO( us. (Signed) D. D. WILSON, HOW. F. dors* al JOSEPH WARD, JOHN Commie JOHN RYA JOHN' CAMPBELL, M. D., T. F. Coeaniasi, Feixelt. CASE, K. McLeon, JAMES ARCHIBALD, SAMINgt Nome); Postmaster, and Miciesea. Mamma 896-12 SEAFORTH WOOLLEN MILLS, 1•••••••••••• T BEG to inform those indebted to rue for nsanufacturin' g or book accounts; that roasing - to the entire destruction of my sniff by Iire, 1 lua: compelled to call on you for a prompt settlernOsii of your accounts, as the hoeks must be dosou- 1 hope a secoed appeal will slot be necessary, • - I 839 A. G. V A011310131 MARCH. 85 mothers' meeting, and the and t 'Le coal and blanket fun libra , besides odds and en ness, and all my visiting. work 'together, and in thc e - th‘l‘lilloir; is my right loin I." Mr. Quanhighaan, look; ig fondly. I to neAlpftethr eamil,'"nitie-entuitaiklusecit iav Dolr She delivered herself of her li Parthia '-wise, as she rose fro' table, t rnin-tz 'her :shoultle non Garth as she did sot y`ierAlr,e. I We stich helpless' aa then ?" he ked, in a IOW Nri iwn i I iOver ; shall we tate a turn in: (calmly.i,e-:1;1,S t " ())/If i sYs°11are,"'Marriott, 'l it II - • 1 tart__ • CHAPTER XIX., 1 TAisZGLED4 '' ‘i A woman sloes not like a Mari t haeitig, neany favorites, if he deeest ' her. She fancies that she hereelf ha, of pxing the wanderer; that otaer quell:like the Parthians, but that the the;Itomans, eall not only maker eon - 'retaiii them."---COlton. . The con4tersation. had 1 n more general, but towarild the -the visit Queenie found ! hers with Miss -Cunpi4liam, 11 standiag lir the- perch., togethei had gone round to the Sta., g. tt after the wagenet , anidti Were in the vies E. Ilkiy, t a, pOrtfORP of old, engmviage. had been more - than thalf ib .follow them, but Mist Cunning detained her, I - . ' You will find this plea el papa's dark; little atud).; beside not want 'us, now he has M* Palmer. 'Why do menlike her, so mueli 7" she continued, I yPlee:1:far .voice. ite u" :171's t;) nota.,a. a 1 or what one would eall attaJae lauding her to the skiet." " She is very goodintietarn After what had passed 1 btttv and Garth she was _disposed tki i peace on the subject of Ihi merits. Somehours had her jrrivtl 4 Crossgill - N. strange to say, she was less inclined, to be coninnainie,a Cunningham ' 1..ho"eso," "So are you and d. il m, ppr though we do not dress . i. .wear a close bonnet like .a. am a foe to that sort of .g- 4 i -must cloak itself in a peculiar t101:1:y, 17, w a, you geton It'i. Clayton? she is one of the t ' I think she is 0110 of the hes I ever met," was the enthusiast Lanseshe.,,is ahnost ,perfection, Se. d so unobti:usive ffi. e'ervti : " Yes, Langley is Langley, 1», a trifle t,00 melancholy., for illy don't like people to go through sort of •4`. patience on a inotanne) with some reluctance. .She had a :spi‘ltliliejaisa)rilosiiiiriglIvaPyi'amf'.o:tftetth8;ev,teffi. her lip. 1 tress. iqr. * Cla.ytorit sand Mr, th that hliss Cunningliani t would : ti elected me," explained QUIenie Ever since 1 was so high," but nevertheless making the sta is, until the cottage is ready< going to stay at :Church-StUe You know, 1 snppese, • that we iln liepshaw. :lam the new gcho 'backgrounds, and then it is tsta ground. " 1 used to call Mr_ < 4arth once, till hegotzo laitt Sak am at all frightened. of ilinl Or al that he used to frighten. me ; no man 110W,"1 she continited with a her hand about three feet fr cZniiinattgehayine?un ifiown. tliem 1 tilde. ithie-anspec,ts alliiaaii, ner o ing. Langley is 1,a,ngley, of con I like Cathy best." , " About three Weeks, I _Iteli bsolutely• stattall anal ', tllheoirwWiea-op17eE " Yon r Why, you Must be jo " No, infteed, AnisS Onininghal . " Why aid they not 'tell me ? Catliy'e doings, I etipmSe °to kee nef#1* her ; you are great friends; i but Ii am surprieed,Mr. Clayton a it for a moment. 1Vou'.-i-exeuse Marriott, but I cannot get over spur:: prise,—__you uni,j17a sel7 tress. Didi you efer see your pr Queenie shoolehen head: i She little discomposed ; the eool,scr the blue iy•ee did not plea te her. searching glance t took in e 'er the well gloved laands,the -Unit tie, the little brown hat 1 itlit its ' sathat 1 lark the gentlewein n's taS nt.. -Wing, all the lii1 an -n!d (;a:r'tThhelynal:bleoittisseaepn,real;. tellelieevw.e.d. DI:a..\ii.e0,,,, syhoeu .1, replied, e( 1 noteoix nd ile h.; aluil(t cloud of dissatisfaction a441. perp knitted her brow, wagonette. Dora at (Mee went in . of the fest Of the party. 'Miss and Ennuie i joined them inetantl Cathy still lingered, "Come 'Catharine, -come, it is late:exclaimed her brother impa Iv ;." you and Miss Dora have t-.. enough by this time," Cathy gat ;osie, T have -only l)een myhti a ling ling look as -she juniped bit ,(t3auti and. ensconed hrself cps lig" ii7):I.Ptill'Ititlirlieemati ('..tIalrttif'tir;gaNnQa"n14 • - , 1 Dora on the subject of our young f tere. She seems ' struck all of a 1 to use an elegant , but, moat exp ph1ate-4at the motion of' her ,t chooltatistress. What businese o )sihit),,,,1 Itilhybuv1;111 lpialtieis'itio. „.kpolit.. ?' 14 ' 4 4 Hush, Cathy ; he quiet liar yout" interposed t;arth, eluirp , he little figure in the Por:(th. e tureed round to wave an ;Lae tood with her hand shading het- -a -telling them until they. avert; - ight She looked -still more like a litilhh7algthiiiiiiigig.rai)tilta:siel3bi(h1:1:iieifill'ilal: cr)h}:iaei is.: .. aid! i t81 itera 1Z nd then he resumed the eubjeet Carth turned round mkyrt„ „oath: h?„--tt has Dora pt In should like to know ? s -1:.e r' ilea N‘N°Tirjhaet:UnliorIngsen(slePebsave yn;tu 'beewk.ta: I • Maze your honor, not mitten* an at bei -Cathy n ischievoi