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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-04-23, Page 22 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. PAUL AND CHRISTINA. - IN FOUR CHAPTERS. _ BY AMELIA B. BARE. n aI1 sorrow is a gift; and every trouble that --- the heart of man has, an opportunity." "For all growth of _God. in us there must be al fitting. soil." • There are forlorn and cheerless seas to the north of the stonily Pentland Firth, but beyond their belts of foatn,; and beyond the ocean pyramids of thei Orcades, you may catch, in clear weather, the gray headlands of the lonely Shetland Isles. They are inhabited by no servile eta savage race, they are the children of; those Narsemen who Ieft their name and, fame in France, Italy a.nd Spain, and who a, century later took service at Byzantium. Moslems in .Asia and Selavortiaas on the Black Sea knew the temper of their steel; and to this -day the Lions of the Acropolis at Athens are scored with the runes which tell of their triumphs. But in the Orkneys . and Shetlands they took the deepest root— first helping the Pict and then the Scot, and -filling all the northern isles with the stirring stories of their deeds. The step between Pagan sea -kings and Christian whalers and fishermen is a. long one, and it required centuries to take it, even yet the old, leavens the w and better life. Walk through a Shetland town, and it will be readily, seen that the names above the doors are those of an Icelandic saga, while the ordinary spoken English has traces of their peculiar form. . The men are silent, indomitable and adventurous, and also deeply pions, in- _ dined to be indolent, but ready at any -momentfor an enterprise full of danger or promising great returns. The wo- men are very handsome, with cool, calm, blue eyes, anda great abundance of hair, yellow as dawn. In the old Pagan daya they ruled all things with a high hand, but three centuries of the straitest form of Calvinism has subdued to a more womanly temper their lofty spirits. Yet who can deliver themselves from their ancestors? Not only do the physical peculiarities of the tenth cen- tury Viking linger, but the superstitions of Thor marble the natures permeated through and through with the sternest of Christian creeds.. Such a man was Paul Thorsen. He had been on aretic seas when ice moun- tains reeled in perilous madness all around him, a.ad had sung psalms amid crashing uproar, because he "knew right well that God was with him.", And yet, for Christina Bolles love, he. could go at inidnight to the kirk at Weesdale with a charm, and offer a vow: of alms, "if all went as he desired it Coming home, he met his mate; M nus Barefoot. Magnus had on 4 •fishing suit of tanned sheepskins, and he carried many a fathom of line, over his shoulders. On the dusky moor he looked like some giant '14f an earlier world. "Where hast thou been, Paul?" he asked. - " Well, then, I have been to make a vow. I have vowed ten silver pieces to John Flett's orphans." " For what ?' "For the good -will of -Christina Bork." " As every one knows, it would be dear at a groat. There are many things I do not like in Christina. She is vain and, self-willed; beside which she is un- kind to her mother. Know this, Paul —the bad daughter makes 'the bad wife." If thou had the wit to fall! in love Magnus!" ; "If it be wit to lOve, it is wisdom to let lova alone. But thou wilt takethy own way in this matter, that is well . — seen, Paul." -- When a girl is loved in spite of her fault, what then ?" " Well, then, one ma-rries ?" and Magnus shrugged his big s.hohlders, as over an ieevitable misfortune. "But there are other things than marrying to think about. It is time the lines were oat, and the boats are waiting for the and me" -and even as he spoke, the, harsh, plaintive cries of the boatmen were heard tteri.d the bellowing of the wavea that broke among the rocks on the 'beach. Though. it was May, the night was dark with a wild, carry overhead out the northwest, and a black sea tumblin wild and high about the boat. Buz these fiahers were used to the sea in all her moods, and they looked out beyond the harbor without a fear. "The Lord open the mouth of the gray; fish, aud hold His hand about the bot I" said Magnus, reverently, as he lifted the anchor; andPaulturned, with a prayer on his lips, and looked a moment toward the home of his beloved. - Christina, snugly tueked between feathers and eider down, thought little of her lover on the blaek, bleak • sea. She was a beautiful girl., with, a nature in which bitter and sweet Were per verady mingled—subtle,. Seductive charms of manner, with that native ca- pacity for treachery that is in the bone of the wild cat and the hawk. All her virtues were in a rudimentary state ; one supreme selfishness dominateti. her, and when selfishness is the subsoil of char- acter, any evil seed dropped into it, either by the wayside or the fireside, is aure to grew. She was the youngest of a large fam- ily, and the only one left to cheer her mother's old age ; for one night her father and. brothers went to the fishing and never came home again. In the ex- pressive Shetland phrase, "the sea gat them." But home eirentastances, full of gracious epportunities for a generous &kale suggested nothing to Christina but a, more resolate proteption of her own - comfort. "But they are queer folk that have no faults," said her mother, "and ere long Christina will be a wife and a mother, and the good will put down the bad." Helga Bork was a woman pearly 60 years old; with a gray head, and a face full of that pitifulness and sweetness, that only sorrow, and hard experience of sorrow, can give. On the morning after Paul Thorsen had made his vow, she was etanding at the table cleaning some fish, and thinking such hopeful thought.; of her ehild, when Christina came down stairs, rosy and smiling- from her long sleep. She broiled herself some slie-es of mut- ton, and toaated her cakes, and made her pot of tem, and then sat down before the fire to eat them with a deliberate en- joyment She made a very pretty pic- ture ; it was easy in ita beauty # forget the intense selfishness of the solitary meal—easy to forget that the mother • • had been on the pier for two hours helping to unload the boats, and that after her hard labor she had come home to find the hearth cold and the breakfast uncooked. . When the neglect first began, Chris- tina had made excuses; She had had a headache, or a cold, or she had over- slept herself." Then she became tired or ashamed of excuses, and sulked in their place. The mother had been mostly silent. If neither love nor duty could make her daughter thought- ful for her comfort, she would not de. mand an ungracious service. And very soon Christina persuaded herself that her mother had gone so many years to meet the boats that she liked to go; and from this point it was not, hard., to ar- rive at another—when any unusual de- lay prevented the fire from being bright, and the houseplace clean, she felt it as a personal discomfort and. injury. This morning, however, all was cheery and comfortable, and Christina,. after her firet cup of tea, was inclined to be talkative. "There is to be a ,tea party at Peter GI um m's to -night, mOth er, and I 'should like well to go." "But for all that, r will not cOnsent, Christina. Thou knowest well that there is to be drinking and dancing the whole night through. Our own men are all now busy at the net: the -men thou wilt meet at Glumm'a are like to be smugglers and strangers. A good girl will not want to dance with them. No, indeed!" • I I I " Thou thinkest I an 60 years old! If I want any pleasure, it is ever, 'No, I will not consent.'" 1 • "Christina, -there Was once a chicken shut up from ilanger ; and it comPlained that it was not allowed to feed openly on the dunghill. That is the way with thee." , I " Now, then, I will marry Paul Thor- sen, and 1 shall have My own way,. and go and come as it.pleases me. That is what I will do." I " Then thou wilt inarry sorrow, and bring sorrow to a good man's heart. It is my hope that- Paul will hold tire etith a firm hand." I. I " If he can do that, he Can de some- thing worth talking about. ; See He is coming here. When he is well dressed he is not bad lookiug,: and I shall make him leave the nets and lines, and do as better men do; then he can wear broad- cloth, and a red sash, and he will bring me silk and, lace, and gold bracelets, and tea and brandy. Yes, indeedal shall want for nothing." I • " The woman is not born who can make a smuggler of Paul Thorsen." "We shall see." _I " Tell thy thought to him; tell it to him plain and soon. I know well what answer thou wilt get." "1 will tell him -at my own time. Re will do as I say.—Good-morning4o to thee Paul." . . 1 SI;e rose as she spoke, and Stood look- ing it himaher fair.' face in a flush of youth and beauty, and her yellew hair floating round her like sunrise.. 1 - • , Never ,had she seemed to Paul so .be- witching ; never had she beenIto him half, so kind. . He had a large, brave countenance, honest and kindly,With 'a. pleasant shrewdness in the bine eyes, '. and it glowed. crimson -withjoy as he drank the. tea she ,Macie • him,, with a, trembling sense of , hi l Corning - hap. pines& The links and 'Meadows:- were green and full of .flowers, and: the skylarks, building law clown. among them, -.were filling the air with their rapturous songs-. Paul and.Christina went out together, and. :while they walked under the Mae. sky, in a world full . of the gait and sparkle and breeze of the waves, Paul told his love with manly sincerity and eagerness; and Christina promised to be his Wife. , ' • 1 Helga Bork knew: how it was when she tiaW her daughter ; coming home with Peui ; ,and for a momentshe had a kind „\IN\ of pity for the man. - !Such true -heart ! Such. a true leve la:. She . wont •red that one so wise and 'prudent as.Pa il Thor, .sen could net see that :Christina, had no more heart than a kitten. . • I - Perhaps - he .did see it. Perhaps he thought it was „ his '. delightful task; to awaken the slumbering soul - of the girl. Very good men often" deceive -themselves with this idea; for the sleeping princess is the dream of all pure hearts. Paul rather liked Christina's coldness and. in- difference:to every one. To be the first to &Waken. her love; to win her glee- - tiona with the morning dew upon them -that was Peel's happY dream. ! For it is Men, and _not women, ,whe love ro- mantickillya Women like—to ' marry prosperous .nien.; • and, wedding garment and housekeeping prospects, --divide with love their hearts. Thus, on the pre7 vieue night,: while • Panie was hastening acmes the dark moor to --make his Vow for her, Christina was eating With: her feet • upon the .fender, trimming 6 new bonnet, and laying plans . far the silk and lace she intended Paul to immure. her. 1 ; 1 ; , • -r- . . . : i -It was . decided that their Marriage shoUld take place in August, during the " Fistettn•an a Foy " (feast), for Chris- tina,wasdetermined to _have a great weddingfeast; and at that time Ler- wick would be crowded with fisherinen, and with men and wemen 'from all the islands. ' . , 1 , : . • . "Paul has promised me a silk dress, and his mother will 'give .me the gold ring and. ehain his grandfather btught in Holland, and -the neeklace. toe, :perhaps; and there will be a greateproeeteion to the churciatand the feast and the dance afterward," she said, proudly. '- , . , _." And I will •give thee a good tore of- biank.ets and • of knit, clothing that' my halide hate made,'and, beside, the ail -- ver ehain. and 'rcross that was brought hundreds of yearsage from the *them seas .hy thy forefather Bor----opu bast seen how he lies in stone in Scalloway Kirk. What has Paul sak.L.,,to 'thee of I thy home ?". . . i i' te-• - I -1 ... " Paul., hath a good house..; :t.ind he will hay ina-ny new things for it, 1-1e has saved :E400 and more; and: heloWns the -.boat in which he sails, and part of 'the one that Nicol Sinclair rents. 011, I _shall make myself very comfortable after a little I.." • .1 , a 'After a - little' -what dost thou . . . Mean then ?" . " tt-lien 1 get the house to -myself." e t " There is no man in Shetland 'lova his mother better tha.n Paid Thorsen doe. If thou would be a 1140 Wife, meddle not in 'such ' a matter as that. She was there before thee." - :- ., " That may be ; but befote the,Winter she will go to her daughter at Yoe Ness.. Nanna Thorsen, married well, and it is with the daughter the mother , should stay. .Paul will feel that very soon." • . " Paul's mother will be,, well away '1 from thee," said Helga, indignantly. "And know this—it is not with thee I would ; I would shelter with the sealiin the Varra caves first. Yes, in- deed, 1 would." :cg Now, thou. art angry for nothing, ; mother. That is thy way. Why should thou care forltirgery Thorsen? Thou can think of every one but me." 1" Thou thinkest ell for thyself." And Christina laughe , and went oPf to the public fountain f r water, singing, as she tripped along: " 0,sailor, come over ti e sea, With a golden ring a d chain for me! a And the king shall ay for it all. Set every inch of thy anvaas free, And give them a °has over the sea, And steal away by th Shetland lee, With a golden -ring al d chain for Inc 1 And t e king shall ay for it all.' • There is no one that an play the fool like a Wise man, and s any beside Mag- nus Barefoot wer(asOrry to see the grave And good Paul Thoreen so bewitched by aPretty face. " He -hath, put his ears to sleep,' said one; "there is no use talking of the matter." "Where.the devil cannot,f go, he sends a woman," said another.- 'Even Paul's mother, after one or two attempts to reason with her son, gave up all hope of preventing the marriage; 41 for what must be is sure to happen," she said, drearily. As for Pant, his infatuation increased steadily. He had been a careful man, living within the rim of his shilling, and putting a large sharel of his earnings away. But, at Christina's word, his sovereigns melted into silk and orna- ments, and into new, and often unneces- sary furniture. If Paul Thorsen, aged 27, could have foreseen what follies Paul Thorsen, aged 28, would, be guilty of, he would have asked, anxiously, "Shall I, then, be mad a year hence ?" It was well that the courtship was a short one, and that at the end of three months Paul brought home his bride. His house contained but five rooms, but it was of stone, and comfortably fur- nished, and from the cellar to the roof - &ming it had been made spotlessly ,clean for its new mistress. She came to it at the head of a bridal procession of four hundred men and women, stepping -proudly, in her silk 'dress and gold orna- ments, to the happy strains of the bridal song. It swelled all along the line, it filled the old streets with a jubilant noise, and was taken up by the women standing in their doers and looking from their Windows, and ' by the little chil- dren who ran alongside, and peeped at Christina with merry, mischievous faces. " Hey the bonny bride and the breast -knots of white ! :God bless her on every hand! With the health of the sea, and the wealth of the sea, I With love and with gold and with land." Then followed some days and weeks in the which Paul thought himself to be the most blessed of men. Christina was delighted with her new position, and disposed to take to the full all the priv- ileges it gave her. 'One of her first acts of authority was to entirely rearrange the house. Paul found it delightful to watch his wife tripping about busily, and he was charmed to be consulted about every chair and table. She looked so beautiful, with lier tucked -Lip hair, and dress, and her fine arms white and bare, and her little airs of interest and perplexity --so beautiful that he neyer wearied of watching her. • But it was a different thing to, Mar- gery Thorsen. She sat, pained and si- lent, as the rooms she had made so clean and pleasant were recleaned and reorder- ed. Women may deceive men, but they seldom_ deceive women. Margery knew well that this pretty pretense was Christina's_ well -considered move in the. Plan for her removal. But what could she say? If she had given her thought utteraece, _Christina would have fled to Paul with tears of injured innocence, and she must have taken the position of jealous and unreasonable woman. This was one of those dumb sorrows which hunt in silent packs ; they do not bark, but, oh! how they rend the deso- late and -aching heart,! So to Christina the first v. eeles of her married life passed pleasantly enough. She was well known in Lerwick, and she was quite happy in receiving calls of congratulation, and in the exhibition of her pretty home. But in a little while. the interest in her wedding died out, and there was no more to be said on that matter. Thdn Isabel Glumm mar- ried, and her tocher and fine plenishing was on every one's tongue. Christina was among the first to call upon the new bride, and she left her filled with diesatisfaction about her own position. Isabel had a sofa, and a set of gilded. china ; and Christina, wanting these things, felt as if she had nothing. Passing Magnus Barefoot's house, she saw 'his sister Jane standing in the door. Very soon they were talking of the bride, and Christina spoke with ill - concealed jealousy of her many belong- ings. "1 46 not envy --her;" said Jane. " -What comes wrong, never stays long." "Glumm hath done a good thing for his family, Jane; and it were 'well if more of our men had his spirit." "Tell that to Paul Thorsen and thou wilt see how he -.will answer thee. And if a man does. wroag, how can he do well? Thou knows better." , "1 will tell Paul, aeon and fast how, 1 will tell him ; and ala for doing wrong, there is no wrong in the matter, 0 lumm pays good money for whatever he brings into harbor." 1 Re cheats the Government, and he breaks the laws ; .and if he was caught, he would goto prison instead of to sea. A good woinan will not aSk her, man to take his honor and hist life into his hands that she may wear fine clothes, and sit on a sofa, and 'drink her tea out of gilded tea cups. No, indeed, she will not !". • "There is nothing wrong in the trade; that -is what I say.' " Why then, dT the ' minister re- prove Glumm twic front the pulpit 9 Why did he refuse Ihim the htly cup? Thou knows right well it is wrong sand thou 'mist not be another Eve, and let the devil-usethee ts1) _tempt a pod man _to sin." ; " Who gave thee t leave to preach: to me? Now I 'will go, and it will be long ere I speak to thee again."; With the words she left Jane, holding her pretty head high, and lifting. her dress evc.41, in order to show the fine latched shoes which - Paul had 'sent to Aberdeen for... , When Paul retureed to his home that night, it was after ,a very hard ten hours' work, and he was -physically weary. (Tolbe continued.) REAL ES -TATE FOR SALE. st-V A GREAT BARGAIN.— Will be sold cheap 140 soles of good land; heavily timbered, chiefly maple, some Hemlock and Cedar, never failing stream through it. Three miles from. Allanford station, township of Anutbel, County of Bruce. Apply to box 2/34, Stratford, or Ex- IPOSITOR Oft100. , 893-tf TIARM .FOR SALE. -For, Sale. Lot 37, Concefe X don 4, East- Waaranosh, County of Huron, containing 200 acres, about 140 acres cleared. This property will be sold this sumnier in order to close the affairs of the estate of the late JAS. W.AULD. For particulars apply to the Executors' GEORGE HOWATT, Weetfield P. 0., or to BOBT. B. CURRIE, Winghttin P. 0. 943 HOUSE- FOR SALE. -A geed Dwelling House and lot, containing four-fifths of an nese of land, for sale on the south side of the town, convenient to the station. The house is one story and.a half, and contains seven rooms, be- sides a large kitchen, and has all the convenience necessary, including hard and soft water. There is also a stable on the premises. Immediate possession given. For particulars as to terms, &e. apply to JAMES ST. JOHN, Seaforth P. 0., or *M. HAWKSHAW at the Hotel. 957-4 FARM FOR SALE. -One hundred acres being the south -half of Lot 9, in the 9th Conces- sion Of Morris, County of Huron. It is well situ- ated, and good for grain or pasturesbeing- well watered. It will be sold cheap as the owner is giving up farming.. The above will be rented, the larger part of the rent or perhaps all of it may be paid in improvements. For particulars apply. to CHAS. McCLELLAND, Belgrare. • 922x8tf A GOOD FARM FOR SALE. -For -sale, Lot IA_ 18, Concession 6, Hay,containing 100 acres, of which about 60 are cleared, fenced and under - drained and partly free from stumps, the bal- ance is hardwood bush. There are good build- ings and small orchard and plenty of good•water This is a good farm and will be sold on reason-. able terms.- For particulars apply to .JOHN GORBY, on the premises, or Hensel' P. O. 952 FARM FOR Salm-For sale in the township of Bibberf, 150 acres being lots 29, and the west half of 28, in the 8th concession, it 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 together or separately on easy terms. For further particulars address the proprietor on the premises or to Seaforth Postoffice. WM. EBERHART, Proprietor. 953-tf _ TIOUSE AND LOT FOR SAL-For of St. -John and Sperling Streets, .-For Sale Seaforth, being Lot 19, Sparling's Survey. This desirable property being a corner lot near the residence of Mr. Wan. M. Gray, suitable for a small family, can be purchased- on application to Mr. Arinitaarbe in Commercial Bank buildings, Seaforth,thehouse contains six rooms with sum- mer kitchen, hard and soft water, coal house and other outbuildings the let is well stocked with fruit, Plum, Cherries, Crab Apples, Currants, Grapes, &c., and is well fenced with new picket fence. C. F. PASHLEY. 910• TIARM .FOR SALE. -The Subscriber offers for .1? sale his splendid farm of 100 acres, being Lot 44, Concession 2, Tuckersmiths 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 cultivation; and well underdrained, live spring on the farm and has good wells. Close to church -es and schools. ThSee and one-half miles front.the town of Clinton, '5 from Seaforth. Will be sold on reasonable terms. HUGH Mc - DONALD, on the premises, or Clinton I'. 0. 930t1 0PLENDID-FARMS FOR SALE -Three hum dred acres of land for sale in the township of Brooke, county of Lambton One hundred acres in the 9th concession, west half Lot 4; 100 acres in the 9th concession, west half Lot 9; 100 acres in the 8th concession, west half Lot 10. Each Of the above lots will be sold cheap: Terms easy. • Two or three hundred dollare down; balance to suit purchaser. Soil, first class; well situated on a good road close to school. Would take a house and lot in part payment. Also 279 acres lots 8 and 9, Concession 1, town- ship of Goderich. Will sell cheap. Apply per sonally or by letter to WM. BAWDEN, Gederich Ont. • 950x16 T1, ARM IN HULLETT FOR SALE -For sale, X' Lot 6, Concession 14; Hullett, containing 158 acres about 100 acres eleared, free from stumps, underdrained, 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 orchard, 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 Beane Conces- sion, containing -157 acres:' The two. farms Will be sold together or separately on terms to suit purchasers. GEO. WATT, Harlock. 944 • TIARM FOR SALE.-FOr sale, Lot. 25, Conces- sion 5,StaKillop, containing 100. acres, near- ly all cleared, well fenced and underdrained, and in allist-class state of cultivation. There. is a stone house, bank barn ' and other necessary buildings all in first-elasi 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 Seaforth P. Q. HUGH J. GRIEVE. 91141 .; • . FOR SALE. -Fpr sale in ;the thriving village of Hensel' at a grcathargain, that valuable property situated on the est %vest side Of Brooke street, consisting of a goo!' new frame dwelling 18i26 feet, and well linishell throughout, 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- tractor, Hensall P. O. 005 I ; 'LIAM IN MORRIS_ FOR SALE. -For Sale, _12. North -half Lot 22,' Concession 7, Morris, -containing 100 acres, about 70 of which are clear -- ed, and partly cleared frofn stumps, well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. The wood land contains considerable cedar. There is ft good franie house and bank barn with stabling underneath and other necessary outbuildings, a -good orchard:and plenty of spring water. It ill within three quarters of a mile froia school, and only three miles from the flourishing village of Brussels. This farm will be sold cheap. Apply on the premiseit or Brussels P. 0. 920t1 .S1310N FORSYTHE, Proprietor. GOOD FARM FOR SALE -For sals, Lot 1, Concession 8, Tuckersmith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are cleared, free from stiimps, underdrained, in a high state of cultiva- tion and well fenced. There is a comfortable log house and a large bank barn with stabling underneath. Also a young orchard and good well. The land is all dry -andaof the best quality. It is conveniently situated to Seaforth and Kippen stations, with good gravel roads leading to each place. For further particulars address the Proprietor, Egmondville P: 0' . or apply 'at the Egmondville mills. ! JAMES KYLE, Pro- prietor. I 904-tf GOOD FARM FOR SALE. --In order to close the affairft of the estate of the late W. G. Hingston, the ekecutors offer the following vary valuable lands' for sale. I First -North hall of Lot 30, Concession 5, toWnship of Morris, COW t(tiOille 90 acres.. On thislot 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 I valuable one, is well fenced and in a good ! state of cultivation. For prices and'terms entry to Thos. Kstnr, Brus- sels P. HESKY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County. . 868 - SPLENDID 200 ACRE • ARM FOR SALE IN THE TOWNSHIP 0 GREY. -Sealed offers addressed to the midersigned, will be received up to July 1st; A. D. 1880; for the purchase of that first-class fiirni, beinteomposed of Lots 11 and 12 in the 16th Concesason of the township of Grey, -County of Huron, cOniprising 200 acres, of which about 115 acres artscieared atid in a good state of cultivation, the balance being well tim- bered. There is on the Oeinisee a ,s,00d frame barn 60x5U feet and a hewed log clapboard house and outbuildiegs Fences are in good repair. A fine orchard of young tees just coining into hearing. A good well an a never failing spring creek. Although this is molit desirable prop- erty, intending -purchaser can view the property and Obtain any further information with regard to it on application to the tenant on the premises. Possession wll be giv en en October 16th, 1886. The highest or any offer not necessarily accept- ed. Addreas offers to ROBERT THOMPSON, Roseville P. 0., Ont. Roseville, Ont., November .0, 1885. 93741 NEW GOODS! .)'E:\V-STYLE,S FOR SPRING AND SUMMER, V AT AMPBEI.4 .S_AH101V111-1_ They have just opened up complete assortment of New Choice Suiting; at their Establishment in Seaforth, where 'Gents' can procure a complete outfit from the crown of the head to' the soil of the foot. . - Call and see our new Suith4; nothing like thexn in town. We have golie to el • considerable pains to ,procurc choice Pantings, and our customers will find the very thing desirable. Come and see our -new Hats they beat everything. A full Stock of -White and Fancy Shirts, also Underwear, Gloves, &c., &c. CAMF'BELL 84, BRIGHT. 1886. CENTRAL GROCERY. 1886. 1-.)1=..A.R/TM1\71`. Field, Garden and Flower Seeds, ' Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Red Top, Kentucky Blue and Rye Grass, White Chanipion, White ggyptian and McAllister Oats; Two -Rowed, Six -Rowed and Black Barley. Orders left with us for anything special in Flower Seeds, Bedding Plants or Shrubs, from the old reliable house of J. Vick, Rochester, will receive our prompt attention, and it will be a saving in money to our customers to order through us. Highest plice paid for good clean Clover and Timothy Seed. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Our Stock in this department will be found to be ale ays fully assorted with the best quality of goods to be had in the market. Our aim is to always keep the best goods that can be had, and sell - at the lowest possible profit. We would suggest to our customers the advisability of securing bargains.in Teas before the prices advance. Special prices to parties purchasing in large lots. Highest price paid for Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, Oats, etc. CROCKERY & GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT. Our assortment in this department is large and varied, and requires to be seen, as it is Wipes- sible to enumerate.- We hold large stooks in Dinner Sets, Breakfast' Sets, Tea, Sets and Chamber Sets. Also an immense assortment in Glassware. Inspection of our several departments is re- spectfully solicited. • V • LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH. 41 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. CHARLESWORTH & BliOWNELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER, One Door North of Seaforth Post Office., Owing to our large and increasing trade, we found our late premises far too small, and were compelled through thepreSsure of business to move to a much larger store. , We are more than thankful for the past liberal patrona,ge, 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 ia stare and, arriving, consisting of Young Hyson, Gunpowder, Japans and Blacks. New Season Fruits in abundance, 100 boxes Morrand's New Valentia Raisins, London Layers, Black Basket, New Currants, Figs, and as usual a largestock of I 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 GeneralGroceries' second to none in the market. A new and complete stockof 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. CHARLESWORTH & BROWNELL. ONE DOOR NORTH OF SEAFORTH POST OFFICE. , SEE. S! SEEDS! AT C. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH. • I The. followimg 12vill be found in stock all fresh and good: ,Lost Nation Seed Wheat, California, Defiance Wheat, Arnitke, Wheat, Si,. Roil -ed Barley, Two Rowed Barley, Black Barley, Russian Barley, White Chem-. pion Oats, Egyptian Oats, Welcome Oats, McAllister Oats,' Crown Peas; Black Eyed Marrowfat Peas, Golden Vine Peas, Prussian 'Blue Peas, Etral the following GRASS SEEDS : Timothy Seed, Orchard Grass, Meadow FoxtiiI, :Meadow Fus- cue, Red Top Italian Rye, Perennial Rye Grass, KentuckyJ1tn. ; rass, and Yellow Oat Grass. Also the following ()lovers: Alsike Clover, Red Clover, Trefoil Clover, Lucerne Clover, Yellow Clover, NYhite Dutch and Late Dutch Clover. All the above are fresh and good, and will be mixed in preper quantities to suit purchasers for permanent pastuTt. Also, all kinds -of Root and Vegetable Seeds. Farmers wanting Seed Will find it to their ; advantage to call and examiue my stock before purchasing. All kinds of agricultural implements and sewing ma- chines on hand. 0. a WILLSON, SEAFORTH Aft1t, (2-8, WROXETER M Alexander L. Gibso Begs to announce te the public that he has: inenced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTOR, And that he will be prepared to give gess Tai , in • FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, WINCEYSI And Varieties in - • STOCKING YAR -Custom Carding, Spinning and P Promptly Attended to, Parties from a distance will, as far as ate have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, .1; he has put the Mill into Good Working osier and employs none but EffiCiOrtt Workmen, , All Work is Warrated." REMEMBER THE WROXETER ALEX. L. GIBSONpr,0 prgetory 15.00 WILL BUY YOU AN American Solid Silver WATCH, Purvis & Mil s JEWELLERY STO E, OPPOSITE THE Commercial Hotel, REPAIRING NEATLY DOR. Agents for the' Light Running New Home Sewing Machine. 03 APRIt. 1886„ Self -Reform With the franchlae agitation, 'What a. howl for taaformation. Is it righteous indignation? True reformers first should try Isospl sellsreform-from ebdelting• Lying, swearing, drinking-, Smoking, Thus to stein the "bitter cry." Let the indignation -man -am With the demagogue who thunders Fearful threats gmnst Lords who bionf Through their blocking just reform. Let those croakers in their station 1,00h at home -from degradatiue Lift the fallen and forlorn. - mask" these " Hail of Science" howling' Libertines, for freedom growling, WhiJstarch-demag-ogues are fouling 13y their lives and books obscene, Licensed vice, which poisons freedom, Like the subtle snake in Eden, Luring, tempting, to demean. Hounding on the mob, whilst bawling 00 DOM11 With vluireh-craft !" Some are 44 See the House of Lords is failing !" *4 DOW!) With all the Royal dionesr Doubt all faith. in God and glory, From the fabled Bible story, Which your blind?Id father owns.." Nay ! but shun these self-beguillog, Godless, graeeless, lev. d, Minim infidels--themstiens defiling ley their " golden calf,- which liabs. (Like a jackdaw in the steeple), Garbling nostrums for such people As would break the moral laws. Purge by social isolation - By an holiest education - By pure morals eleanse the nation From its self -indulging plieht, Stop the vice that leads to slavery; Statesmen, patriots, act with bravery ; Trust in God and do the right. Let the despot yield to reason, 'Righteous law disarms foul treason - Equal justice mete in season To the lordling-and the mean: Spread the Bible's gospel story, Franchise of Britannia's glory ! Trust in God -God save the queen ! HARDVVAREI _A_ S CROSS -CUT SAWS. The best Canadian and AnJeriear 1 makers. Buy the:American Lance Tooth Saw, 0 4 or I Every one fully guaranteed. If MO not the fastest cuttino saw in the man 0 ket, and of .first-class temper, W WIN take it back and give another on in its place. REID-- 84;. WES SEAFOILTIL ,A_ T_, _A. \I"' 1.11V- OF— Min MAIL STE;IMS A. STRONG, Seaforth, A GREAT ZLEDUCTION IN PASSAGE R Cabin rates from Halifax to Liverpool a. riontierry, 850, s63, and 873, wets -dins tot et ssattroom. Children wider 12years, hat Islei under 1, free. Servants in Cabin, blur' mediate, Steerage, 813. From Liser ,oclOf Loildoederry to Halifax Cabin, ar:63, 87s. 6 an° 894.50 ; interrnediate,. s:Sra; Steerage, el turn Tickets from Halifax to Londowle y Liverpool and back to Hall -fax: Cabin, 81 and :ASS; Intermediate,sa:7O; Steerage, Money Loaned and Real Estate B: ugo and Sold. -as Usual. IN SU RANCE. I represent several of the best Insurane 0071/ panies in the world. . grOtlIce-Market $treet, Seaforth. 862 A. NO • A Napkin Ring Bora About a. year. ago George W, toh came from the wild and west to bathe in the Watery eull effete civilizaiion that rich upn, in Madison Avenue have to offs Itivington had money, was yoi rather good-looking, and this c -don of qualities-, coupled with li introduction, soon gained him' tree to same of the best houses1 York, ansi gave him- a ea.rd Junior Patriarchs' balls. Evil weut on swimmingly for the I months, s.nd LldTr Rivington drop his r'a and acquired the ari tinguishing between' Chablis a, terne in a way that made ev, side -whiskered waiter at DA respect his indgment. Re ev -ceeded in doing the tingle eye - with a graceful aik of abtaul spoke well for his application In mirror and for his valet's vale strpnecrtalpi.s f it had not been bright eyes of swell !tiles Van he would not have deN'oted so m and attention to the acquisition polite arts which alone enable hold a place at her side. hard -common sense born of non the rough ways of the bounding knew that to gain her hand have to be pronounced eligihle 'in her own eyes but in the share her mother and aunt Re kr one stud, More or kss, in his sin the unfashioaable -combinatio away coat and,tilk hat, or even, ward balaneing af the obno. glass might drive him from -time. And he did not mean driven. In a month after by assidnou flowon hit part, an engagen entered hitt -with his zweeth had captured the prize and - was not big enough to hold hi fiesS. For three weeks he heaven, and one day, when th Tone was alment, he actually we as to kiss his love. It was a tonventional act, but he was f west and so the little solecism W looked. He determined to la repetition at Christmas, but C found the doors of the Van mansioa closed against him .and gagement was.atbiug of the past. not understand the ehange, bi came about through hie present With the eommon sense bout ern life he thought the most am thing would be something that towiuds filling their home when . she went to housekeepium about for Sornething suThciezutl ate, and finally decided upon dinner nervice. But with a de lack af knowledge of the habit .eircle in -which she moved, among other thiugs, a dozen sol napkin rings, That settled Anything elee might have be looked, but napkin rings-nevm The family oeld a Bole= co the napkin rings,. Disi he me liberate insult, or was it only did not know that people in thea in life never used napkin nage - never used a napkin more th : and so had no usefor rings. young man from the west mean reflections on their good breed: was he only a barbarian, ignore, well-known fact that aapkiti rt nat beeu good form for years: horn of the dilemma was ine Their daughter tould not be such a man, It was fortunate had discovered 'hien in time BOTrie day he might actually b making love to his wife or do equally horrible thing. Napl, indeed So the vulgar pres returned -without 4 word of and George W. Rivint with the silver for Chicago.- IdN - ---- Improving the Compe Caring for the Fec (From the Medical World.) Madam, allow me to prescribi haee had a lang experience in agement of delicate women, azi can give you some importae For the preeent I prescribe On feet. First procure a quantity. len etockiuge, not suelt as you /3 stole under the 110.Dle of lam that yon can read a. newepaper but the kind that a -our Annt je be thorough, change the morning, hangime, the fresh 131 daring the night ; third, preen ealfekm boots, elauble uppers n sole, and wear them from Oct May 1 make frequent applie some good oil blacking; four rubbera altogether, except a pa her boots, which may be wornf - time through the snow di nf water, fifth, hold the botton 1 •r.