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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-04-02, Page 22 THE H:011911 EXPOSITOR. ;APRIL 2, 1886.. THE CO:RNER. PLANK BY MRS. HARRIET A. CRERTKIL A tall, plainly dressed boy with red- dish hair, a freckled face, but remark- ably fine eyes, was -closing the gate Of a tittle leterying-ground in the village of Westbury. A quiet, rural spot it was the young fellow had just visited, but as he emerg- ed from the gate and stepped into the road, poor Phil Cushing. felt as though he was leaving his very heart behind him. He thrust his hands into hia pockets and murmured aloud, as if to reassure himself. " Well I'll always remember every- thing she taught me that I poesibly can, -and especially what she said that last night. She tried to tell me so much when she felt herself going, I'm afraid I may forget some things ; but she repeat- ed twice, 'Remember, my boy '—won- der who'll ever say, my boy' to Me again!" he drew his sleeve slowly across his #yes at the tender memory, then went on—" yes, she said twice, 'Re- member, my boy, to perform every duty in the hest way possible, be it little or great. Men may not watch or, reward you, but God surely will.' Now, it'll kind of seem as though I was doing some- thing to please mother if 1 act right up to that advice - and Pm-ping.to try for it, I an indeed." The lad was 16 years old, and up to within a few weeks had attended school, working when he couIdaand helping in Many ways his feeble mother., whose pension ceased with her death, as did also the small aum, paid for the boy. up to his present age. They stopped" to- gether, the mother's life and the boy's childhood vanishing at the same time. • Fortunately, Phil's time had been well improved. He had learned at the village schools what many go through a long - life withouteacquiring—the art of speak- ing and writing correctly and in his other studies he had made tolerable headway. Theo it had been a delight tO him from his earliest years to watch the village carpenters, either in the shop dr when at work outside. First he had learned to plane just for the fun of it; then, as he ' gradually grew more expert in the use of various tools, he would frequently help on some of the plainer work, until finally he was hired occasionally when those more ex- perienced were too birsy to be available in certain quarters where a neat butnot dilEcult piece of work was required. But now there w -ere no tools in the carpenter's chest whose use Phil did not know, and few with whose use he was not practically familiar. School days were over all too soon for the orphan boy, and Whereas he had worked for pleasure chiefly, and. to ob- tain unwonted luxuries for his dear mother, it now became a necessity to improve every opportunity for earning a' • dollar, thrown as he was entirely on his own efforts for support. He was natur- ally quiet and retiring, and having been his mother's constant companion, was regarded by the other lads of Westbury es a boy whom they all liked, bet with tylione they were only half acquainted. The kindly hearts of the merry 'lads were touched, however, by the sorrow- ful look in Phil's good eyes, for (rely a month had passed since he had looked his last on. the dear face which had been so much to him, and, work as .hard as he in•ight, the great gr:ef haunted. idol and hurt as only sueh a sorrow can., Fortunately, the early summer brought a greot deal of work for the carpenters that year, and Mr. Vinton, the chief architect and master builder of West- bury, had several contracts on -his handa which necessitated his securing all the . help he could. One house and ,its a,p- - purtertances claimed special attention, as it was. to be occupied by a family from the city- as a GLIMMOT residence, and very pretty and artistic the the little dwelling was. A thick plank walk was to be laid around three sides of the house, and Phil was intrusted .with the task of fitting and laying this walk as neatly as he °Quid, and Mr. Vinton felt assured from former experiences that the boy would do it with, as much care as he- could himself, while usgent business called him in an- other direction. The completion of this walk would finish Mr. Vinton's agreement, as he had promised to have the, place in readiness -for occupancy on the day after the Fourth, and it was now the first of July. The family were tarrying at the seaside until the time when their country home should be ready for them. Phil promised not to be behindliand with what he had -undertaken and the night of the third of July found the walk perfectly laid and matched except at one corner, where rather a short point would require considerable planing .and fitting in Order that the -heavy plank should lie snugly in its place but Phil concluded that in about two hours' time the work would all be satisfaotorily done. He was gathering up his tools, as it was growing late, and he knew he could finish in the morning, when ae party of boys came up, one of whom addressed him eagerly : "Say, Phil, we fellows are ping to have a picnic tomorrow over in Murray Grave; the fishing in the brook is just elegant, and we're goin' to take along all sorts o' nice grub, and cook the fish we catch, and have a real jolly time as ever you saw. We want you to come along ; you're capital at fishing, and we fellows) are powerful sorry for- you, and all that, you know. But you see our mothers have cooked up lots o' goodies, and we won't have half such a good time unlessyou ge too. You will now won't you ?" Phil's face worked a tittle with emo- tion and pleasure. After alt, there was some brightness left in life, so- far can kind words go - and it ' was with more cheerfulness than he would have believ- ed possible an hour before that he re- plied: " Why, thank you. I should be vary glad to go' if I can get my work done in time." "Ain't a-goin' to work to -morrow, I sh'd hope !" cried .merry Bobby Lee. "What kind of a Hail Columbia cove do you go for, I wonder, a-workin' the Fourth o' July !" "Well you see, this is on a contract," said Phil., flushing op a little. "Ma 'Vinton has promised that ' every bit of outside work shall be done when the family arrive and begin furnishing in- side, which will be on the -fifth. be up and at work with the light to -Mor- row morning if•I'm alive and well, and if I possibly can will be ready to start with you at nine o'clock. If I ain't, though, Pin just as much obliged to you all ; it's very good of you to ask me. "Oh, we asked you to please ourselves Partly," sidd kindly ,WillGobright ; "and then it chirks any one up so to go for a little lark after things have looked kind of gloomy. I remember after little sisterKittie ched,there didn't seem to be much left to live for, I felt so badly, till one afternoon some fellows made me go sailing, and somehow the water and the sky were so blue 'and lovely, I thought if Sissy had gone to a more -beautiful world still, 1 ought to be glad and not go moping about. But then you'venevei moped any, Phil ; you've kept too busy, I reckon." • • .1 - Mr. DanietWyncoop was rich, child- less, and ailing. Long years, before he had lost his wife, brit for nearly. a life- time he had lived .in his great house in the eity, with never a -companion but his book and e his dog. His housekeeper and setvants 'looked sharply after his wants, and it was well for them they did, or the places they managed to keep would not have been retained as they . were. • • r. Wyncoop Was 'net an unkindly Doe Tray knew that well; but • any Friction of a • life ' devoted to. b ess cares, -together with rheumatic pains constantly mereasing in severity as age advanced, were fast Making the olcl merchant an unbeliever in men, and, in the goodness of the world at large. This year he had deterrnined to leave the city during the Fourth, to escape the tooting of horns and snapping of fire- crackers, and general racket of the day. He arrived at his sister's house in the .country rather late the night of the third, and retired early, hoping to secure a, quiet night's rest. Vain hope! The rheumatism, for one thing, made ham uneasy, and the village boys of Westbury were not a whit be- hind their little metropolitan brothers in patriotic tooting—there were only not quite so many of them. At daybreak Mr. Wynceop arose, ande crossing to the window, peeped through the blinds to glance at the slowly bright- ening eastern sky. Directly opposite, a ,newt)house had just been completed, and there, in the early dawn of the July. morning, was a boy already at . work. What was he doing? ' a . Boys were a sort of trying fascination to Mr. Wyncoop, and he was interested at once. In those long -gone years when his wife had suddenly left him, there was laid a tiny man -child by her side, and they were buried together ; and ever since Mr. Wyncoop had dreamed, half unconsciously at times, of what ehat tiny boy might have become to him had he lived, and so every by who entered his store became a kind of study to the lonely max ; but they had invariably disappointed him, and he would lose special interest in one Only to become • interested in watching another,' and sometimes he felt almost glad his son had not Hied when. he saw how unsatis- factory boy nature seemed to be. -But here was another of those fascin- ating objects, and the fact of his stoop- ing down, measure in hand, at that early hour of a holiday morning, evidently intent on some important work, brought Mr.. Wyncoop to a standstill, and almost without knowing it he was interested in watching another boy. h - Soon the lad arose and Went . to the rear of the new house, from whence the sound of a saw showed he had a bench and tools. He was gone quite alone time, so long that Mr. Wyncoop, who had begun the slow process of dressing, stopping every' moment , or two to peep between the blinds, had entirely finish- ed bis toilet before he returned. By this time the skies were ' flaming with the• hing glory of the summer min, and the 1 young workman's movements were plainly visible. • "Ah, I see what the youngster is up to now !" said the watcher at the win-- dow ; " he's trying to fit in that corner plank, but I can see from here that it doesn't just fit. He'll most prObably make it do, however; that's the way with a hobble-de-hoy ; neither man nor boy, he's just the age when • a lade 'ion% any too particular how a job's done if only he gets through and has his pay. I don't know, though—" , He paused as Phil, after tegarding his work for p, moment, resolutely removed the heavy"plank and disappeared with it round the corner of the hOuse. ' Mr. Wyncoop again heard the patient sawing, but it was evident the boy meant to get things right this time,' for he stopped twice to return and make care- ful measureMents of the space to be filled. But with all his care and caution•there was still something wrong when at length Phil brought the second heavy plank, and • after considerable pushing and pounding the board was in its place. It sunk all of at inch below the level. • Phil put his hands in his pockets and whistled softly as he surveyed the dis- couraging mistake with a puzzled look. The far-off ringing of a breakfast -bell startled him ; he raised the plank, car- ried it bank of the house—then started off for his; breakfast. I like that boy," said the merchant to himself; ('1 like that boy; he was patient as well as persevering. Twice he has felled in his efforts; the third time, according to the old proverde never fails. I want to watch that job out; wish breakfast was ready." - It appeared his wish was to be grati- fied, for the bell tang almost immedi- etely, and a moment later he joined his sister in the dining -room. A few adroit observations drew from her some desir- ed information. Oh, yes; that place opposite's most done, I'm thankful to say, and now they've set Phil Cushing to work finish- ing up, I see " " Who's he ?" oohed Mr. Wyncoop, carelessly. "Oh, he's an orphan boy—lest his mo- ther about a month ago; but although he's a great awkward boy enougheto look at, Phil's a good, trusty fellow, and gets lots of work." Mr. Wyncoop informed his sister that he should probably pass the -motn ing in his room, and knowiog well his. eccentricities, she resolved oeither to demur 'nor-- disturb him, but mentally planhed to call on sick a.eighbor before dinner. 1 Again in his room, Mr. Wyncoop re- snmed hi a watch at the window. Phil was takiug measurements again, more accurately than ever. Then the singing of the saw was heard.- Phil was about to measure again when a party of boys came troeping up, their voices louder than usual from the hot haste with which they had come. "Com, Christopher Columbus George Washington Cushing," cried Bobby Lee, please to drop thatsplummet, or what- ever you call it, and fall into line ! We fellows are ready to march. Went 'way round to the house after you, and found you were up here. Come on now, hurry "1 can't go yet, boyinsaid Phil, quiet- ly but decidedly. "1' in de: a mistake m4 de: .fitst getting iny corner plank too short by a trifle, then didn'tnotice, in my eagerness' to get it the right length, that I hadn't quite as thick a= board as the others. I never failed in, such a way before hntlit may be a good lesson. I have before, plane the top some, and get things plutith ; it's a particularijob, you see; but my plank will glide into place now in about, half an hour; then I'll -come to th grove and Join you. , You'd better not ait." 1 ' ' "You're a greatfeller to stick to work on the great cock-a-doodle-doo day of the year,"! said Will Gobright, "but we'll hyper I aim*, and don't you fail to skip the ininute you insert yonder mosaic. • 1 Say, fellers' " added the live- ly boy, " hew's thatfor a gentleman , who has -failed as yetto visit Florence or ntoessstt?i,ler tit ,ay art of the,jewelry bush There was some little niore bantering, repeated injunctions to Plail to "hurry up," and, the merry boys{ marched off, the luncheon baskets dangling from their hands. ' 1 • Phil retired to the back of the house again. Then a geoid tetentation seized Mr. Daniel WyncoOp. " I declare l'd -like -to try that boy !" he said; "it strikes tne he's a downright character, something such a lad, per- haps, as -my bey Might have heed had I been allowed to tram him. I suppose sister's out, and the streets are deserted —it's mean, it .Would be contemptible but for my motive, but I absolutely must test the lad. -Strike nee he's true blue, 'I'll make it all hi lit somehow. Nothing like defeat and disappointment to try a boy's metal. Loyalty and patri- otism 'are twin words in a true man's vocabulary." _ . He was bustling about as he talked excitedly to himself, and, having taken two sharp,razors from his shaving -case, he went to the front -door _end looked cautiously areund. There was no one in sight. He slipped with astonishing agility across the street, and, with the vigorous rasping of the saw in his ears, which was ' fast preparing the corner plank, he 'stooped and sliced carefully piece after piece from the exposed edge of the next plank. The keen edge of the razor sent the shavings • flying rapid- ly, as with -dexterous but silent strokes the wood was deftly cut away: The edge of each perfect razor was hacked and spoiled, as, carefully gathering every chip into his handkerchief, the curious old -man ,glided back to the house and watched nervously the appearance of the the boy he was "testing." • In less than five minute's he was fitting the corner plank into its place. Mr. Wyncoop -had not feltsuch a thrill of excitement in years -as he expatienced during the few .moments that Phil stood regarding the still unsatisfactory work. - All at once the boy drew his sleeve across his eyes ; . then, with the old reso- lude air, he etoOped, dislodged, and re-. moved the ill.htting plank and began the measurement again, " Well, it's hard," said the stern old man at the wiedow, grimly, yet pity- iogly ; "lessons in life are always hard to the young, but if that great red-haired child perseveres, gives up his holiday sport if needs be, and finishes his 'par- ticular job' in good shape, I'll make it even with hini. I will, if my name's Daniel Wyricoop." - , The patient sound of the sa v went on, • the ineastieements were repeated, and at noon a, perfectly fitting plank was driven into its place at •the corner. The 'tools were gathered up.; and as his sister's dinner -bell rang, Mr. Wyricoop saw Phil walk away With deliberate steps in the beat of the Midday sun, and he knew he had spoiled the holiday sport of one . faithful boy. . After dinner , Mr. Wyncoop started out for o stroll. ' His object was 'to find a tell, red-haired, freckled bey, in a checked blouse and poorly fitting pants; but when he inquired of a boy whom he met ' where Phil Cushing lived, he an twered rather rudely: . "lie don't live nowhere in particular; he's boardin' with.Marm Price just now, but I guess he lives up to the burying - ground 'bout as much as anywheres since his Mother went there." "Poor boy !" !ejaculated the lame old . man, whose exploit of the morning was exacting retribution in added stiffness of the lim,bs ; "I'll find him somewhere, for I do believe he's the- boy I've been looking for ever since long before he was borne.' He found "MarmPrice," who said Phil was home to dinner, although .she didn't expect him • but he had since gone out, she didn't know where. " And I hated to question him," she added, "he seem- ed so forlorn -like. 1 did think he was going off With : the other boys to -day, be he said be got belated and couldn't walk the three Miles in time." At the little • burying -ground Mr. Wyncoop found ; Phil, standing by his : mother's grave." . . . "You're not celebrating to -day, my boy," he said, kindly. Phil choked op. - That fa,milar " my . boy" was almost too much for him just - then. "No, sir," he -.replied, simply; "1 couldn't celebrate and obey her," and he nodded towards the Io'ng gave. " Ah ! how was that? Im 'etting to be an old. man, but am easily iaterested n a boy of your age. I once had a little oleo of my own, but he slipped away rom my keeping, and there was no re - tura, • h*V" ell, sir," a'nsivered Phil, "I was curionsly -unfortunate about some work I had to do this morning; but when he "—another nod in the direction of the Mound which covered the remains of one whose name it was still hard to speak—" when she was parting from me she begged me to perform every duty I undertook, whether little or great, in the best manner possible; and, for her sake, 1 -mean to fight i it out on ,that plan al - always." 1 "My boy !"—the strau,ger's voice was , shalt) and eager---`( My boy, would you 0 cr6 With. me to the great city of Chicago, if I would makeiit an object for you to do 'so ?" •I 1 . • Phil's eyes biightened for a moment; then he torned with so longing a look towards the grave that a great lump suddenly choked Daniel Wynwop's ut- terance. At length he said, softly: "You shall cOme back to this spot as often as is necessary to keep it in good order, I promise you." "Thank you, I will go sir." Then he addec), hesitatingly: (Continued on 3rd page.) REAL ESTATE .FOR SALE. VARM FOR SALE.—For Sale. Lot 87, Conces', sion 4. East Wiwanosh, County of Huron, containing 200 acres, about 140 acreS cleared. This property will be sold this summer in order to close the affairs of the estate of the late JAS. W. AULD. For particulars apply to th o Executors' GEORGE HOWATT, Weetfield P. 0., or to BOBT. B. CURRIE, Winghani P. O. 943 rIARM FOR SALE.—One hundred acres being .12 the south -half of Lot"9, in the Oth Concei3- sion of Morris, County of Huron. It is well situ- ated, and good for grain or pasture being well watered. It will be sold eheap as the -owner is giving up farming. • For particulars apply to CHAS. McCLELLAND, 13elgrave. .922x8tf -LIAM FOR Sale.—For safe in the township 'of Hibbert, 150 acres being lots 29,and the i west half of 28, in the 8th concession, t is free from stumps and in a high- state of cultivation, with a log house and good outbuildings. There is an everlasting spring creek running through the farm. It, will be sold togetherorseparately on easy terms. For fiarther particulars address the proprietor on the premises- or to Seaforth Postoffice. WM. EBERHART, Proprietor. 953-tf JJ OUS,E AND LOT FOR SALE.—For Sale corner of St. John a,nd Sperling Streets, Seaforth, being Lot 19, Sperling's Survey. Tide desirable property being a corner lot -near the residence of Mr. Wm. M. Gray, suitable for a small -family, can be purchased on application to Mr. Armitage in Commercial Banik buildings, Sea.forth,the house contains six rooms with sum - Mer kitchen, hard and soft water, coal house and other outbuildings the lot is WOW stocked with fruit, Plum, Cherries, Crab Apples, Currants, Grapee, &c., and is well fenced with new picket fence. C. F. PASHLEY. 910 FARM FoR SALE.—For sale that splendid farm, being Lot 22, Concession 2, II. R. S., Tuckerstnith containing 100 acres, 80 of which are cleared, free from stumps, well underdrained and in a high state of cultivation. The balance is well timbered, There is a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, large clap boarded bank frame barn with stonestabling underneath, and all other necessary outbuildings. There is also a good orchard and an overflowing spring. *It is within four miles of Seaforth and six from Clinton, and convenient to a geed school, with good gravel roads leading in all _directions. Ap-. ply to GEORGE SPROAT, Seaforth P. 0. 946 FARM FOR SALE.—The Executors' of the estate of the late Samuel Slemon, offer for 'sale that excell.nt farm being Lot 12, Con- cession 12, Grey. There :are 100 acres; 80 of which are cleared, 10 acres partly cleared, and 10 in good hardwood -bush. There is a good frame barn with stone stabling underneath 30x 60 feet. Immediate pOssession will be given. A large portion of the purchase money will be al- lowed to stand011interest; for further particu- lars apply to JOHN LECKIE, 197 College Street, Toronto, or to JOHN SLEMON, Ethel P. 0. •931tf - FARM FOR SALE. -----The Subscriber offers for sale his splendid farm of 100 acres being Lot. 44, Concession 2,.Tuckersinith. Good new story and half frame house, 2 acres splendid orchard, good buildings, 85 acres free from stumps, 15 acres in fall -wheat. The whole under good cultia ation, and well underdraineda live spring en the farm and has good wells. Close to churches and schools. Three and one-half miles from the town of Clinton, 5 froin Seaforth. Will be sold on reasonable terms. HUGH Mc - DONALD, on the premises, or Clinton P. 0. 930tf Ill ARM IN IlUtLETT FOR SALE.—For sale, •.12 Lot 6, Concession 14, Ilullett, containing 1.58 acres about 100 acres cleared, free from stumps, underdmined, well fenced and in a high state of cultivation. The balance is well timber- ed with hardwood, cedar and black ash. There is a good stone house and good frame outbuild- ings.- There is a splendid orehard, and abun- dance of living water. It is within four miles of the flourishing village of Blyth, and good gravel roads leading to all the surrounding towns: , It is convenient to schools, churches, Postoffice, &c, also Lot 7, on the same Conces- sion, containing 157 acres. The two farms will. be sold together or separately on terms to suit purchasers. -GEO. WATT, Harlock. 944 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 125, Conces- sion 5,afe1iillop, containing 100 acres, near- ly allaeleared, well fenced and underdrained, and in a first-class state of cultivation. There is a stone house, bank barn and other_ necessary 'buildings all in first-class condition. Also an orchard of bearing trees, and the river Maitland runs through a corner•of the farm but there is no waste land. It is a first-class farm either for stock orgrain, and is within two miles of the town of Seaforth on the northern gravel road, Apply on the premises . or to Scaforth P. 0. HUGH Ja -GRIEVE. 91.1-tf FOR SALE.—For sale in the thriving village of .Hensall at a great bargain, that valuable property situated on the west side of Brooke street, consisting of a good new frame dwelling -18x26 feet, and well finishedthroughout, with good well and stable On the premises. Reason for selling is that the undersigned intends leaving *the village -about the end of the year. Possession can be given at any time within a weeks notice. Terms,of Sale.—Very *liberal. For full particu- lars apply to D: MOWBRAY, Mason and'Con- tmctoi, Hensall 0. • 905 FARM IN MORRIS FOR SALE.—Eor 'Sale, North -half Lot 22, Concession 7, Morris; containhaas 100 acres, about 70 of which are Clear- ed, and partly cleared from stumps, well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. The wood land contains considerable cedar. There is a good frame house and bank barn with stabling underneath and other necesSary outbuildings, a good orchard and plenty of spring wilier. It it within three quarters of a mile trona school, and' only three miles from 'the flourishing village of . Brussels. This farm will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises Or Brussels P. 0. 9201 eltION FORSYTHE, Proprietor. Q00D FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 1, doneesslon 8, Ttickersmith,.containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are cleared, free from stumps, .underdrained; in a high state of cultivi- tion and well fenced. There is -a comfortable log honse and a large bank barn with stabling underneath. Also a young orchard and good well. The land is all dry and of the best quality. It is _conveniently situated to Seaforth and Kipped stations, with good gravel roads leading to each place. For further particulars address the Proprietor, Egmondville P.• 0.'or apply at the Eginopdville mills. JAMES KYLE, Pro- prietor.. 904-tf QOOD FARM FOR SALE. --In order to close the affairs -of the estate of the late W. G. Hingsion, the executors offer the following vory valuable lands for sale. First—North half of Lot BO; Concession 5, township of Morris, con- taining 90 acres. On this lot. Is erected a good frame 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 valuable one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For pricesandterms apply to Ttioa.Ksaaa-, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or Jaws SMITH, Maple Ledge P. 0., Middlesex CFouii.868 1 IN STANLEY FOR SALE.—For, sale, Lot 5, Concession 5, Stanley, containing 102 acres. and the half of Let 5, Contession 4, Containing 51 acres, making in all 153 acres, about! 130 of which are' cleared, well fenced, underdrained and in a high state of cultivation. Thorp is a good stone house, bank barn with Stone 'stabling underneath, and two other barns besides *other necessary outbuildings. There is a large orchard and all necessary conveniences. There is plenty of water, and a spring creek runs through the 50 acres. The two plaetis will be sold together or separately. The farm is within a mile and a quarter of two schools. and within- four miles of the village of . Brbeefield, and within two and a half miles of Kippen station. . The farm is nearly all seeded to grass. Apply on the premises or to Hills Green P. 0. 952' _ JAMES LOGAN. SPLENDID 200 ACRE FARM" FOR SALE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GREY.—Scaled offers addressed to the undersigned, Will be received up to July lst, A. D. 1886, for the purchase of that first-class farm, being composed of Lots 11 and 12 in the 10th Concessipn of the township of Grey, County of Huron, comprising 200 acres, of -which about 115 acres are cleared and•in a good state of cultivation, the balance beieg well Hill- bered. There is on the premises a good frame barn 60x50 feet and a hewed log clapboard house and outbuildings Fences are in good repair. A fine orchard of young trees just _coming into bearieg. A goodwell and a never failing spring creek. 'Although this is a !Oat desirable prop- ertj-, intending purchasers can view the property and obtain any further information with regard te it on application to the tenant on the premises. Possession wit be given on October 16th, 1886. The highest or any offer not necessarily accept- ed. Address offers to ROBERT THOMPSON, 'Roseville P. 0., Out. Rosetille, Ont., November 0, 1885. 937-tf "NAT 0 P,1111-1 0 NKRUPT STOCK To be slaughtered regardless of cost. Now is your time for • -PRODIGIOUS BARGAINS. We are determined to clear -the Present Stock as soon as Passible FOR CASH ONLY ; We come to do business in Seaforth not unknown to the General Public, and hve kindly ask the favor of a call, being convinced we can fully introduce ourselves by the bargains to be offered. JOSEPH KIDD & SON, SUCCESSORS TO THOMAS -KIDD & SON. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. CHARLES WORTH & BROWNELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, One Doer North of Seaforth Post Office'. Owing to our large 'and increasing trade, we found our late premises far too small, and were compelled through the pressure of bulness to move to a much larger store. , We are more than thankful for the past liberal patTonage, and trust by fair and honest dealing to still increase our business, ... Teas jobbed by the Caddie and half Chest, at wholesale prices. • New Crop Teas in store and arriving, consisting of Young Hyson, Gunpowder, Japans and Blacks. - New Season Fruits in abundance, 100 boxes Morrand's New Valenti& Raisins, London Layers, Black Basket, New Currants, Figs, and as usual a large stock of Sugars, Syrup and Molasses. _ • ; . Fine Coffees, Green, Roasted and Ground. Pure Spices in full variety. A full stock of Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Salt Water Fish, Whitefish and Trout. Full Line of General Groceries, second to none in the market. A new and complete stock of Crockery and Glassware just to hand and will be opened out this week I , •; N. B.—Farmers will please remember the job Teas and General Groceries at wholesale prices in quantities. i •-• CHARLESWORTH & BROWNELL. ONE DOOR NORTH OF SEAFORTH P9ST OFFICE. WALL PAPERS. ENGLISH CANADIAN and AMERICAN, New and Beautiful Designs, ,i:r IIMSDEN & WILSON'S BOOK STORE, SEA.FORTH We claim to have the largest variety arid best value for the money ever shown in Seaforth. Call and see before purchasing, at LUMSDEN & WILSON'S, 1 Scott's Block, Main Street, Seaforth. SEEDS! SEEDS! AT WROZETER mmut Alexander L. Gibs° Begs to announce to the public that he has ni/nced to operate the WROXETE1 WOOLLEN FACTORYI :And that he wi 1 be prepared to give 'And 'Varieties in good FULL CLOTHS, • TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, ' PLAIDINGS, WINCEY STOCKING YAR a Custom Carding, Spinning and P Promptly Attended to, Parties from a distance will, as far as page), have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM,aa,4 he has put the Mill into Good Working onlit and employs none but Efficient Workmen, All Work is Warranted. REMEMBER Mt WROXETERMftj ALEX. L. GIBSON, Proprie 15 00 o WILL. BUY YOU AN American Solid Silva WATCH, Purvis & Milks JEWELLERY STORE, OPPOSITE TUE Commercial Hotel. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Agents for the Light. Running Nee Home Sewing MaChint. HARDWARE _AX H S CROSS CUT SAWS. The best Canadian and America makers. Buy the American Lance Tooth Saw, OF ANY Every one fully guaranteed. If this ti not the fastest putting saw in the mit kat, and of first-class temper, we take it back and give another mein iti place; REID & WILSON 0. C. WILLSON S, SEAFORTH. . The following will be found in stock all fresh and good: Lost Nation Seed Wheat, California Defiance Wheat, Ariake, Wheat, Six Rowed Barley, Two Rowed Barley, Black Barley, Russian Barley, White Cham- pion Oats,. Egyptian Oats, Welcome Oats McAllister Oats, Crown Peas, Black Eyed Marrowfat Peas, Golden Vine Peas;Prussian Blue Peas, and the following GRASS SEEDS: Timothy Seed, Orchard (tress Meadow Foxtail, Meadow this- cue,Red Top Italian Rye, Perennial Rye Grass, iientucky Blue Grass,and Yellow Oat Grass. Also the following Clovers: Alsike Clover, Red Clover, Trefoil Clover, Lucerne Clover, Yellow Clover, White Dutch and Late Dutch Clover. All the above are fresh and good, and will be mixed in proper quantities to suit purchasers for permanent pastures. Also, all kinds of Root and Vegetable Seeds. _Farmers wanting Seed will find it to their advantage to call and examine my stock before purchasing. All kinds of agricultural implements and sewing ma: chines on hand. O. C. WILLSON, SEAFORTH. SEAFORTH. DIN. S ---0E-- ROYAL MAIL STEAMSNIPL A. STRONG, Seaforth, Agellt GREAT REDUCTION IN PASSAGE EATS, Cabin rates from Halifax to Liverpool and Lot donderry, a;50, $63; and $73, according:to poeti011 of stateroom. Children under 123 -cars, half fuel under 1, free. Servants in Cabin, O. Inter' mediate, a35; Steerage, $13. From nivere001,1 Londonderry to Halifax: Cabin, :s63, $73-7S .94.50; Intermediate, 35, Steerage, 511 turn Tickets from Halifax to Londonderry Liverpool and back to Halifax: Cabin, $100, a.nd'3143 ; Intermediate 570; Steerage, 326. — Money Loaned. and Real Estate Boat and Sold as Usual. - INSURANCE. represent several of the hest Insurance OW panics in the world.' , OTOffice—Market Street, Seaforth. ' 862 A. STRONG APRIL 2, 1886. "j suppose you have work do„thNeoret' ,:niy boy:, I am, going present to put you at schol.o" Ten years later two 'gentlei outside an of -Ike, over the door a sign bore in gilt letters Philip Cuehing, ehite et ." 44 You think Mr. Cushin to plan and superintend the bi ene, do you?" asked one of soaxiously. " You know en reuse is involved in its erect' "Certainly I do," was emphatic reply. " as to involved, it makes no differen the work be small or great, on steelrivicyeouwiolnl one thing, rethingn,deyroed u weeks perhaps months, bete tug dr. Cushing to be able to -companion, while they diseu.- plionroue, k nht. ti iNyvghealemtont esaenel 11? 11 gikt eyesete aBohdeahdef fraa:Timadri:a.. tai place his hand on the arm of b placid, contented face, who index of the most fearlessjn soul, its beside a very ,old neji"sltsla'teveev'hotSrlt°1 my boy" twetahueii.eo,neheol s ample sto tff.p000lie, day,roj%ro,eulyr,lrywiyu,t,:orekvins.:3To:rhmek:fieitssten 0 ami nee:Id ens blessing, to do things, as an mether begged me to, in the and r.iour it is simply a deligh " Yes, my boy,' says the musingly, I see yore love y but I've given you some 1 little suspect me ofrve of I'd like to confess to one hard ary task I once set you ;" am caressing hand ou Phil's ar eyes resting fondly on the of his dear boy, Mr. Wyncoo for the first tune the part he the laying of the corner plan Gaieties. —A good way to slap an both cheeks at the same time his boy a drum. - 4 In Union there is str the creamery man said when lot of Iard with the butter. .An exchange says -of the unhappy marriages r h uman . calves being allowed large in society pastures.' —Love may make the wort but it seldommakes it go you doubt this, listen to the women wholove the same tea —" Why, Mr. B.," said a to a little person who was evith half -a -dozen huge men, 'you are so very small I did before," " Very likely," r little gentleman; "1 ern like strong six penny pieces—not oeived, but worth the whole —A sceptic who was b simple-minded old man ohm and Badman's ass, finally said it possible for an ass' to man ?" Oh, well," rem honest old believer, with m phasis, "I don't tee why it ai for an ass to talk like a. man, a man to talk like an —" And 50, dear Miss Sin never married?" "No, dime I came very near it, howeve sisters married within five y went through every engagem a catch. Even in the most battles, you know, and in the rible masacres, there is Away escapes thtell the tate." —My old fellow traveller b Say s Planch, himself an Irish on the box of an Irieh mait . very cold day, and observing enveloping his neck in the folds of an ample comtheter, "Von seem to be taking go yourself, my frierai V' 5' Oh, I am, sir,' answered the drive all the world tha, mat when widdy —" I don't believe it's an ciliate for small -pox," says a 1 -had a child vaccinated, than a. week after he fell on dow and we's killed' ---" Yes," said the young " I always said I would nia and I am going to do it—but fellow. The only consolatio a the a.ffair isethe fee." Mrs. Bromley—" This pap it will take 11,000 years to coal supply:" Mr. Brom Eleven thousand years Wb I've been? VII not sie ash 1" --The following are some localities newly mentioned literature "He kissed he appearance." "he whip his return," "They eeate upon his entering." back," "She sat -down on tion," --One of the cruelest veto any musket audience is re California. A vocalist was her own great eatisfacti would I were a bird." A eeplied ; " Oh, would I ve e - Selling Liquor to A PUNGENT SENTENCE 1: JUDGE. - In sentencing three-aea. for selling liquor to minors, ing said ; By the law you may sell women if they will buy. Yo your bond, and paid your ,li to them, and no one has a rig you in your legal business. what the eonsequence may what poverty and elestituti xleteed by your selling acco you have paid your money ilege, and you are license your calling. No -matter are disgraced and made n matter what wives are trea lenee ; what ohildren. star • over the degradation of a business is legalized, and no terfere with you in it. No mother may agonize over t eon, or -sister blush at the brother, you have a right them all and pursue your le you, are licensed -1 Yon your lawful place of bush' enticing and captivating f furnish it with the most grunt equipments for your you may fill it with the amusement -;you may use to _ind uce visitoes ; you