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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-01-21, Page 246? 2 THE HORPN EXPOSITOR._ tTANLTARY 21, 1887. JAN VEDDER'S WIFE, BY AMELIA E. BARB. • CHAPTER V. (Continued from last week.) "I have said that he shall not eat bread in my honee "Then thou has said an evil and un-' charitable thing. Unsay it, Peter. See, the lad is fainting !” "I cannot mend that. He shall not break bread in my house." "Then I say this to thee: Thou shalt not break bread at thy Lord's supper in His house. No, thou shalt not, for thou would be doing it unworthily, and eat- ing damnation to thyself. What saith thy Lord Christ? If thine enemy hun- ger, feed 'him. .Now, then, order the bread and tea for Jan Vedder.". Peter called a woman servant and gave the order. Then, almost in a pas- sion, he faced the minister;and said, "Oh, sir, if thou knew the *evil this man hath done me and mine !" " In such a case Christ's instructions are very plain—' Overcome evil with good.' Now, thou knowest thy duty. If thou sin, I have warned thee—the sin is on thy own head." Jan heard nothing of this conversa- tion. The voices of the two men were only like spent waves breaking on the shores of his consciousness. But very soon a woman brought him a basin of hot tea, and he drank it and ate a few -mouthfuls. It gave him a little slrength, he gathered himself together, -opened the door, ad witlrout speaking went out into the night. The minister follow- ed, watching him carefully, until he saw Michael Snorro take him in his big arms, and carry him to a pile of seal skins. Then he knew that he was in good hands. Poor Jan ! He was utterly spent and miserable. The few minutes he had Passect at Margaret's side,: had brought him no comfort. He heard her con- stantly ,rnuaterieg his name, but it .was in the awful, far distant voice of a eoul speaking through a dream. She was un- conscious of his presence; he trembled in, hers. Juet for a moment Mora had. allowed him to lift his son, and to press the tiny face against his own. Then all• was darkness, and a numb, aching sor- row, until he found himself in Snorro's arms. Many days Margaret Vedder lay be- tween life and death, but at length there hefts hope, and Jan sailed again. He went away very miserable, though be had fully determined it should be his last voyage if :lvlargaret wished it so. He would see _her on his return, he would tell her how sorry he was, he would sell The Solan and give back the £600; he would even humble himself to Peter, and go back to the store; if there , were no other way to make peace with Margaret. He felt that no personal sacrifice would be too great, if by it he could win back his home, and wife, and e son. The; babe had softened his heart. He told himself—oh, so often—" Thou art a father;" and no man could have had a sweeter, stronger sense of the obligations the new relation imposed. He was so sure of himself that he could not help feeling equally sure of Mar- garet, and alsa of Peter. "For the child's sake, they will forgive me Snorro, and I'll do well, yes, 1 will do well for the future" Snorro had many fears, but he eould not bear to throw cold water on Jan's hopes and plans for reformation. He did not believe that his unconditional surrender . would be a good foundation for future happiness. He did not like Jan's taking the whole blame.: He did not like his giving up The Solan at Mar- garet's word. Neither Peter Fae nor his daughter, were likely to exalt any one who humbled himself. "It is money in the hand that wins," said- Snorro, gloomily, "and my counsel is, that thau bear thyself bravely, and show her how well The So -Ian hath done already, and how likely she is to clear herself and pay back that'weariful£600 before two years have gone away. If she will have it, let her have it. Jan, how could she .give thee up for £600' Did she love thee?' "I do believe she did—and does yet, Snorro." " Only Cad, then, understands wo- men. But while thou art away, think well of this and that, and of the things likely to follow, for still I see that fore- thought spares afterthought and after - sorrow." With words like these ringing in his ears, Jan again sailed The Selma out of Lerwick. He intended to make a coast- ing voyage only, but he expeeted delay, for with November had come stlirm and cold, fierce winds and roaring seas. Edging along from port to port, taking advantage of every tide and favorable breeze, and lying to, when sailing was impossible, six weeks were gone before he reached Kirkwall in the Orkneys. Here he intended to take in his last cargo before steering for home. A boat leaving Kirkwall as he entered, carried the news of The Solan's arrival to Ler- wick, and then Smarm watched anxi- ously every tide for Jan's arrival. But day after day passed and The Solan came out. No one but Snorro was uneasy. In the winter, in that tempestuous latitude, boats were often delayed for weeks. They ren from shel- ter to shelter in constant peril of ship- wreck, and with a full cargo a pod skipper was bound to be prudent. But Snorro had a presentiment of danger and trouble. He watched nightafter night for Jan, until even his strength gave way and he fell into a deep. sleep. He was awakened by Jan's voice. In a moment he opened the door and let him in. „ Alas! alas, poor Jan ! It was sorrow upon sorrow for him. The Solan had been driven -upon the Quarr rocks, and she was a total wreck. Nothing had been saved but Jan's life, even that barely. He had been so bruised and in- jured that he had been compelled to rt in the solitary hut of a coast -guardsman many days. He gave the facts t� Snorro in an apathy. The man was shipwrecked as well as thoboat. It was not only that he had lost everything, that he had not a penny left in the world, he had lost hope, lost alrfaith in himself, lot even the to fight his ill fortune an !, longer. --- CHAPTER VI. :s nu AR ET ra H EART. "Do not drop in for an after -loss. Ah, do not, when my heart hath sopa] this sor- row, Come in the rureward of a eonquered woe." Shakespeare's Sonnets, xc. " Man is his own star, and the soul that can Render an honest and a perfect man Commands all hght all influence, all fate, Nothing to him falls early, or too late." Fletcher's "Honest Man's Fortune." Jan, the sole survivor of he Solan, had brought the news of his own mis- fortune, bat there was no necessity to hasten its publication. Nothbig could be gained by telling it at once, a)sd no one could be helped, so Snorro avised him to sleep all the following clay. ' Jan hardly needed the advice. I In a few minutes he sank into a dreamless lethar- gic sleep, which lasted nearly twenty four hours. When he awoke from it, he said, "I will see Tulloch, ft.nd then I_ will sleep again Snorro." "Let me go for thee." - "Nay, then he will think that I am a coward. I must tell my owik tale; he can but be angry." But Tulloch took his loss withcom- posure. "Thou did the best that could be 'done, Jan," —he - answeind, 1 when Jan had told the story df the ship- wreck.; "wind and wave are not at thy order." "Thou wilt say that for ine? It is all I ask. I did my best, Tulloch." "I will say it; and in tl e spring I will see about another boat. I am not afraid to trust thee." , Jan looked at him gratefull , but the hope was too far off to give i luch pres- ent comfort to him. He waled slowly back to the retreat Snorro hall made for him, wondering how he waste get the winter over, wondering if Margaret would see him, wondering h w best to kain her forgiveness, longing to see her face but not daring to approach her without some preparation for the meet - e back to Snorro use, that d that on had been tot spoken' currents and the coast, as a man should know it who has life and goods to carry safe." He had best be with his crew; every man of it was a better man than he is." Snorro let them talk and Wonder. He would not tell 'them where Jan was.. One group succeeded another, and hour after - hour Snorro stood listening to their conversation, with shut lips and blazing eyes. • Peter looked at him with increas- ing irritability. "Art thou, still sick, Snorro ?" he asked at length. "Not I." "Why, then, art thou idle ?" "I am thinking. But the thought is too much for me. I can- make nothing of it." Few noticed,Snorro's remark, but old Jai Sinclair said, "Tell thy thought, Snorro. There are wise men here to read it for the, ; very wise men, as thou' must have noticed." ing. For thoughshe had cm life, it had been very alowl said that she never left the h she was still wan and weak, a the rare occasions when h sent to Peter's honie, she had to him. After his interview with Tull ch; he fell into a sound sleep again. When he • awoke the day was . well jegun, and Peter was at the store. Looki g through. the cracks in the rude flooring, he could see him Carefully counting his cash, and comparing his balance. Sn rro, for a wonder, was quite idle, and Pje.tr final- ly looked at him and gaid fre ully : "There is this and that to -4o." What art thou standing 'still for ?" "A man may stand still I feel not like work to -day." "Art thou sick, then ?" "Who can tell? It may be sickeess." He stood thonghtfelly by t e bag fire and moved not. Peter went on with his figures in a fidgety way. Presently Ttil- loch entered. The banker's ,visits were rare ones, and Peter was al eadii sus- picious of them. . But he laid ,clovin his pen, and with scrupulous civ lity said, "Good'morning to thee, Tulloch— Deacon Tulloeh, I should s y. Wilt thou buy or sell aught this m rning r "Good morning, Fae. I cane to thee for news. Where is thy' son tJan stay- ing ?" Peter's face darkened. I know nothing at all about Jan Veddler. If he is at sea, he is out of thy worl ; if he is in harbor, be will be at Ragon Tores, or on board The Solan." "The Solan hath gone to pidees on the Quarsi Rocks." Just for a moment a thrill of sinful triumph made Peter's brown face turn scarlet, but he checked it instantly. "-I heard not that," he said gravel , Only Jan 'escaped—ship and crew went to the bottom," Peter shut his mouth tight, h was afraid to trust himself to speak. "nut Jan did ,his very best, no man. could have done more. I saw him last night. He is ill and broken down by his trouble. Put out thy hand to him. Thou do that, and it will be a good thing, Fae." "Thou mind thy own affairs, Deacon Tulloch." "Well,, then, it is my affair to tell thee, that there is a time for anger and a time for forgiveness. If Jan is to be saved, his wife can now' do it. At this hour he is sick and sore -hearted, and she can -win him back, she can save him now Fae." "Shall I lose my child to save Jan Vedder? What is it to thee? What' can thou know of a: father's duty? Thou; who never, had! child. Deacon thou may be, but thou art no Dominic, and I will order my hOusehold without thy word, thus or so J Yes, indeed I wtll !" "Just that, Fae. I , have spoken for a good man. And let ; .me tell thee, if Margaret Vedder is thy daughter, she is alao Jan's wife; and if I were- jan, I would make lier do a wife's duty. If all the women in Shetland were to run back to their fathers f6r a little thing that offended them, there would be an end of marrying." . Peter laughed i scornfuPy. "Every one knows what well-behaved wives old bachelors have." "Better to be an old bachelor than have a wife like poor Jan Vedder has." "Thou art talking of my daughter. Wilt thou mind thy own affairs ?" ' .‘ I meant well, Fee. I meant well. Both thee arbd I have much need of heaven's mercy. It will be a good thing for us to be merciful. I am willi g to help and trust Jan again. Thou o so too. Now I will say good morning for, I see thou art angry With me." Peter was angry, intensely a gry. Under the guise of Christian eh rity, Tulloch had come into his store an 1 in- sulted him. Peter would -believe n no other motive. And yet he was sea Tely just to Tulin* for his intentions had first and mainly been sincerely kind ones ; but the tares are ever among the wheat, and it was true' enough that be- fore the interview was over Tulloch had felt a personal pleasure in his plain speaking. Very soon there was a little crow d in Fae's store. It was a cold, blust ring day, and its warmth and company lade it a favorite lounging place.. Jan's mis- fortune was the sole topic of conversa- tion, and Jan's absence was unfavo ably criticised. Why did he not come al ong his fellows and tell them how 4 had happened? Here were good men and a good ship gone to the bottom, as d he had not a word to say in the , iiiatter. They were all curious about' the w eek, and would have liked to pass the long stormy day in talking it over. s it was, they had only conjectures. No one but Tulloch had seen J8-11. hey wondered where he was., "At Tarr's, doubtless," said P ter, harshly. " It is likely. Jan ever flew t the brandy keg for comfort" Tit is like he had. been there b fOre he I -steered for the Quail. Rocks." "It did not need,. brandy. He was ever careless, me irnes. "He was foolhard more than less." "I never thought hat he kne are - the Snorro caught something in the old man's face; or in the inflection of his voice, which gave him an assnrance of sympathy, so he said': "Well, then it is this. Jan Vedder is evidently a very bad man, and a very bad sailor; yet when Donald Twatt's boat sunk in the Vorr Ness, Jan took his bonnet in his hand, and he put his laat sovereign in it, and he went up and down Lerwick till he had got £40 for Twatt. And he gave him a suit of his own clothes, and he would hear no word wrong of him, and he said, moreover, that noth- ing had happened Twatt but what might happen the best man and the best sailor that ever lived when it would be God's own time. I.thought that was a good -thing in Jan, but no one has spoke of it to -day." "People have ever thought thee a fool, Snorro. When thou art eighty years old, as Jal Sinclair is, perhaps thou will know more. Jan Vedder should have left Twatt to his trouble; he should have said, Twatt is a drunk- en fellow, or a careless foolhardy fellow; he is a bad sailor, a bad. man, and he ought to have One to the -bottom.'" Then there was a minute of uncomforta- ble silence,. and -the men gradually scattered. : Peter was glad of it. He had no par- ticular pleasure in any conversation hav- ing Jan for a topic, an. he was burning and smarting at Tull.ch's interference, It annoyed him ale. to see Snorro so 'boldly taking Jan's part. His indig- nant face and proodi a laziness was a new element in the store, and it wor- ried Peter far beyond its importance. He left unusually earl ',and then Snorro closed the doors, and uilt up the fire, and made some tea, an broiled mutton and bloaters, and set is few dishes on the box which served him for a table. Jan had slept heavily 11 day, but When Snorro brought the candle near, he openeehis eyes and aid, "I am hun- gry,•Snorro.' "I have come to tell thee there is tea and meat waiting. All is closed, and we can eat and tal and no one will trouble us." • A Shetlander love his tea, and it pleased Snorro to see ow eagerly Jan drank cup after cup. And soon his face began to lose its wear indifferent look, -and he ate with keen elish the simple food before him. an' hour Jan was nearly like himself on e more. Then he _remembered Margaret In the extremi- ty of his physical weakness and weari- ness, he had forgot en everything in sleep, but now, the d lay troubled him. "I ought to have see my wife to -day, Snorro; why, did tho let me sleep?" "Seep was the,firs we will see to thy clo be mended, Jan." Jan Jan looked down at It was torn arid sh stained, and it was Snorro was as clever' a the needle and thre low, indeed, had neve friend to use a needle soon darned, and pat clean what the win left of Jan's once h blue. As he worked they means of securing Margaret, for Jan rea Peter would forbid it, decided that Snorro letter, as soon as Pete next day. There was the seasidc half way and Peter's house, and wait for Snorro's repo thing, and now hes. They must the suit he wore. bby and weather - all he had. But any woman with id. The poor fel- had any woman for him, and he bed, find washed s and waves had ndsome suit h.f. alked of the best n interview with ily guessed that and it was finally .hould take her a was at the store' a little cave by etween the town there Jan was to t. In the meantime eter had reached his home. In these d ys it was a very quiet, sombre place. Thora was in ill health,- in much worse health than any one but herself suspec ed, and Margaret Was very unhappy. his evening Thora had gone early to bed, and Margaret sat with her baby in her. rms. When her -father entered she laid him in the cradle. Peter did not like to hi ye it in any way forced upon his not cc, and Margaret understood wellienoug that the child was' only tolerated or her sake. So, Without any df tho..e little fond ob- trusive ways 4.o nat ra.1 to a young mothereshe put the child out of the way, and sat down to erve her father's tea.- - - His face was dar and angry, his -heart felt hard to her t that hour. She had brought so much s rrow and shame on him. She had been .the occasion of so many words and act of which he was ashamed. In fact, hi conscience was troubling himaand he, as trying to lay the whole blame of his ruelty and injus- tice on her. For some time he did not speak, and she was to' -much occupied with her own though s to ask him any questions; At ength he snapped out, " JanVedder came back to Lerwick yesterday." Yesterday ? "I said yest rday. Did thou think he would run h re to, ee thee the first mop -rent? Not B. was at Tulloch's las night. He' will have been at Torr's all day, no • doul Margaret's ey Ls fille with rears,and- Pe er.looked angrily a her. Art thou crying again ? Now -listen, thau art not ike t see him at all. He' has thrown thy £6 0 to the. :bottom of the sea— ship, car ro,:and crew, all go e. • Jan'? Father, is n safe He is safe enough. The devil holds his own from water. Now, if he does coi le to see the, thou shalt not speak wiqh h . Th at is ny command to the e argaret'answered a 1 ok upon her face, stoW to mean rnbellio Bring me the Bible turned to the pia said: "Now, Mar* (Continued on 3 ot, but. there was hich be under - here." Then as e he wanted, he t, if thou art • page.) REAL ESTATE F(It, SALE. F tio bar the fa as. Mu ton Mo out goo Sou whi frai the firs ma PE RM FOR SALE IN MQRRIS.—For sale, 128 acres, being lots- 24 and 25, concetsion Ninety acres are in a good state of cultiva- ; the remainderj is well timbered. Good and sheds and n comfortable log house on remises. A sprjlng creek runs through the . It is five filleR from Brussels, about the distance fromBlyth—gOod roads to both s; school withih one mile. Apply to JAS. RAY, let 28, concession -a, Morris, oraaWal- . 0. a 998x4.tf RMS FOR SALE.—Th t valuable farm being North half of Lo 29, Concession 6, is, on which there is a go d frame barn and uildings, frame hbuse, goo bearing orchard, wells, rim Also that 'al able farm bang la half of Lot 28, Concession 5„Morrisaon .h there is a good new frame house and good e barn. Both of those fauns are adjoining Riegle of Brussels, and are in every respect class farms. Tetnis easy, ind which will be e known on appl cation t4 E. E. WADE, or ER THOMSON, Brussels . 0. 963 sist Big har bar nev cen Hul less and hou driv wit app On RMS FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—South half Lot 30, Concession 11, Eat Wawanoslacon- g of ninety-seVen acres, more or lens. ty acres cleared, 'well fenced with cedar and wood rails,- a good hewed [log house an log - ,with frame stable and drivin,g house, and a r failing spring creek rtrn.ningaaetoss the e. Also a farm on the 14th Concession of ett, Lot 38, consisting of 428 acres, more or One hundred acres cleared, well fenced, n a good -state of cultivation, there is a log e with good frame kitchen,good frame barn, ng shed and stabling, also two good wells a- pump in each. loot further particulars to J. H. GREENEN, Marnoch P. 0. H'ur- 0. 0914.f. 2 berr 54 a acre vati fran ston half Wro Six -f app! MO 6, C ther gtun tone with the alas of r five flan ing chea WM. ACRE FARM POT SALE.—A first-class Farm for Sale in the township of Turn- , in the County of Huron, being Lots No. The proprietors t of the " Central " wish their numerous customers d 55 in the 1st Concession, containing 200 , 150 cleared and in a good state of culti- n. There is a first-chu3 orchard, a good JOSEPH KIDD 84. SON SIGN OF THE RED FLAG. BANKRUPT STOCK. Last week's sales wefe double as large as, any since we started this business, and we will keep the ball humming with red hot 13 rgainsl till all is cl6ared out. No reserve. Come one, ome all and participate. - JOSEPH KIDD & SON, i ONT. 1886i CEI 0NTRAL GROCERY. 1887. h use and a bank barn. 80 by 48 feet with stale under it. The farft i is situated onemile frem the gravel rad leading from 'eter to Brussels, 5 miles fern Wroxcter and cm Brassels. . Terms easy. For particulars to J. COWAN Wroxete' or to ROBERT AT, :Proprietor, on the p emises. 961 • RM IN MORRIS FOR SALE.—A very valu- able -farm for Sale, being south half of Lot ncession 3, Morris, containing 100 acres; are about 80 acres cleared and free from ps. The soil is a fine clay loam and' well d and watered. There is a good bank barn stables underneath and a ood frame house, d there is a first. bush with plenty mile from school, two and a half ravel roads lead - nil will be sold or Belgrave P.O., 957 uildings are nearly Pew, a orchard. There is a good 1 timber. The farm is one miles fr.* Wingharn, and Belgrave station. Good tom the place. The F Apply on the premises HANNAH. SALE.—For sale in the thriving- village of Hensall at a great bargain, that valuable prop rty situated on. the west Aide of, Brooke etre ,consisting of a good -new frame dwelling 18x2 feet, and well finished throughout, with good well and stable on the premises. Reason for s Ring is that theundersign d intends leaving the 'liege about the end of the year. Possession can e given:at any time within a weeks notice. Tern's of Sale.—Very. liberal. For full parties. - lane pply to D. MOWBRAY, Mason and Con- tra° •r, Hensall P. 0. 905 M IN GREY FOR S 14, on the 16th Concess acr south part of Lot 15, on sion, containing 45 acres; Lot ed, t e balance well timbere cree crosses the lot, it is well ing o grazing lot, 15 acres is -in undo good eultivation, the ha bete with black ash. It is well altog ther or in parts to suit th furt r particulars apply to t the • emises, or by letter to Cr 91 '4tf GE DE.—Being Lot n, containing 100 the 16th Conces- 4 is partlyclear- ea never failing' dapted for farm, stly cleared and mice is well tire - rained Will sell purchaser. For e Proprietor on nbrook P. 0. - RGE AVERY. GI acres stuin tion log h. unde well.; It i Kipp to ea the P the priet D FARM FOR SALE.— or sale, Lot 1, Concession 8, Tuckersmit i, containing 100 about 80 of which are cleared, free from underdrained, in a higlstate of =Mira- nd well -fenced. There is a comfortable use and a large bank barn with stabling, neath. Also a young Orchard and good The land is all dry and of the best quality. conveniently situated to Scaforth and n stations, with good graaiel mauls leading h place. For further particulars address oprietor, Egniondville P 0., or apply at ginondville mills. JAMES KYLE, Pro- , r. • 904-tf . r G0 D FARM FOR SALE: ---Di order to close the affairs of the estate of the late: W. G.: Hinaon, the executors offer the following vary .valua fie lands for sale. First—North half of Lot 3 , Concession 5, township of Morris, con- tabila *00 acres. On this lot is erected a good frame barn with stone foundatiOn, good orchard, well aid pump. Nearly all cleared and is on the gavel road closely adjoining the village of Bruss 'Is. This farm is a valuable one, is well fence( and in a good state of cultivation. For p ices and terms apply to Tuos.Rat,LY, Bruse sels P 0., IIANRY JI3NNIN08, Victoria Square P.O.*, or J MES SMITH, Maple Lodge I'. O., Middlesex Ce.0868 ',1'F-0-R—SALE.—The mid rsigned is desir- FAn %.I us of selling his farm, L t 14, Concession 6, Tu berry, containing 100 ares. There are 75 -ac s cleared, well fenced, arid almost clear of stumis, the balance is hardwOod bush, and 12 acres •f fall wheat in. There is a frame barn. with ? Jne foundation, a new mime stable, log hous scitla frame kitchen, plenty of water all the year ,.mad, two good wells, a government drain runs :long the front of the falai, also about two acreC f fruit bearing orchard. It is situated abou ' two arid a -half miles froni Witigham. For furth r particulars apply on the premises. -ROB lT J. JOHNSTON. 990-tf. uncle prop unty Lot 1 part R. S. miles ton, clear of cul and beari being grist ing -• 'saw n sold t For t ROB PEN GRIST MILL TO RENT AND SPLENDID PROPERTY FONSALE.—The igned offers for sale the very valaable V in the Township of Tuckersmitlit, Co - 'f Huron, 214 acres of land, comprising , in the 1st Concession of 1Fuckerstni4,and Lots 14 and 13, in the 2nd ConcesSibn L. about one mile from Kipen static'. 'nine, rom Seaforth, about the Raume fromi Olin - d 8 miles from Exeter. Ninety acres are free from stumps, and in a good state ivatiora with a good fran e dwelling ouse ame barn on the premises, also a good g orchard,a,nd plenty of god water. 5here t 90 acres of hardwood ush, the b ance saw mill: The occupied by a grist an ill has three run of atone? in •good afork. der, with steam and water power.; The ill has water power. The property vain be gether or separately, to suit purclfaser. rther particulars apply to WILLIA and RT BELL, Henan P. 3. 89 FA Gray, cessi ,200 thrivi road ed, fr tivati farm whol been is a c tram; whic excel imple and b are 2 fallow inent. J rich: petty and t sion The b 24x34 wood, stabli one 1 essar3 in a h timbe sown. omitsa. The 5 log .h undo farms sold five n Yen ier cheap or by M FOR SALE.—The subscriber bff s for ale his valuable farm in the Towns p of comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the llti Con - of said Township. This farm co tains res, and is within 1 and ?i miles the. g village of Brussels, with a good travel ruling thereto. About 150 acres are deEr- 'c from stumps, and in a rod state of il- n. The balance is finel wooded. T is is particularly well fenced,' nearly be of the fences being straight, and ha g rected in 1885 6." On thc' 'premises t re mfortable log dwelling h use, and a d barn, with stone stabring :und. meat .,in there is a well 'with tlibu dant suppl 'mit water. There is liliew se a new f sne nent house, 40x26 feet, well floored a ve low, and neatly sided an painted. T t4re acres in fall wheat sown upon sum et - It will be sold on 'very' e sy terms of: For particulars apply ti the propri tor, S DICKSON, Registrar II ran Co., Gode- , 9abatf. NDID FARMS FOR SALE. --The under- g-nad offers for sale his veavyaluable pro - consisting • of 150 acres, being Lot No. 2 e west half of Lot 4, on the 7th Conces- Tuckersmith, in the colinty of Huron. tildinga on Lot 2, arc, viz : A brick house - eet, kitchen 18x20 feet, verandahs and cd attached. Barn 50x54 feet with stone g underneath 9 feet high,: frame stabling, x42 another 1ax30, pig house and all Dec: - buildings. There are 75 acres cleared and gh state of catitivation, the balance is well ad. There are also 15 acres of fall wheat There are' also on the place a good d and two never failing .wells of water. acre farm has on it a good orchard and se, good well; '25 acres cleared which is grass, the balance well timbered. These re well drained and fenced, and will be •gethcr or separately. They are within les of Seaforth, on a good gravel road,con- t to schools and churches, and -will be sold Apply to THOMAS MeBR1DE, on Lot 2, letter to Seaforth P. 0. 97241 a joyous Christmas and a Harpy and Prosperous New Year, and in order, to add more fully to the enjoymehit of a*good time, we have laid in a large supply of the good things of this life, silecially adapted for the holiday season. Our stock was never so large and varied as it is this year, end we invite one 0.nd all to drop in and'in- spent our immense display, whether they purchase or not. Our aim has always been to offer to the public the best goods the market affords, believing as we do that the BEST goods are always the cheapest. We do not buy LOW-PRICED, INFERIOR goods, and represent thein to be the best. We avoid all such so- called cheap goods, believing it is neither to the benefit of buyer or seller to handle them. • GROCERVi TMENT. New Patras and Vostiza Currants, new Valencia, Sultana and Layer -Raisins; new Fig's, new Peels, Valencia Alinonds, S. S. Almonds, Grenoble Walnuts and Filberts; full lines in Pickles, Saucesp Canned Fruits, Canned Meats, etc. Teas in Green, Black and Japan, at prices from 25c to 75c per' pound. Sugars—a large stock. Tobaccos in black and bright. Flour, Feed and Provisions at all times. Crockery and Glass -ware Department. It is simply impossible to particularize in this department; it requires 'to be seen to be appreciated. We show this year the finest stock of goods in this line ever offered in Seaforth. Dire e,t importations from France, Germany and Eng- land, comprising Fancy Goods, China Tea Sets, Breakfast and Dinher Sets, Tete -a -Tete Sets, Fruit Sets, Cubaret4 Plaque Vases, etc. A fine assortment of Hanging Lamps, and prices low. An endless variety of Glassware. Inspection of our stock cordially invited. LAIDLAVV '8c.jFAIRLEY, SEAFORTH. THE BARGAIN HOUSE Bargains in Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Bargains in Men's and Boys' Fur Caps, Bargains in Gentlemen's and Ladies' Fur Coats, Bargains in Tweeds 0.nd Worsteds, Bargains in Men's and Boys' Suits, Bargains in Dress, Goods, Bargains in Shawls, Bargains in Msters and Jackets, and BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. kT _A_ Ill CAMPBELL'S -BLOCK, MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH. — C.+ ,1_!, ID -FP; INT—L.1 I 0 tul F'._A_Tati'7 1886_ i We have received ex -Parisian, ll'olynesian, Siberian, Norwegian and Scan- dinavian,the bulk of our Old Country; goods, and they having been bought before therecentrise in woollen goods, are tihe best value _we have ever shown. We I 1 1 41. also show a good range of Canadian atuffs in Cottons, Denim, Cottonades, ete. ! I We would ask inspection of our stock of Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Plushes in ! i all the new shades. 1 Full stock of Carpets, Curtains- ani House Furnishing Goods. tT 71VE T.' Ci• J.—, -.J.. ina 1001'S A".OD Fresh Arrival of Neli-v Spring Goods. ..ny stock of Beots'and Shoes is fresh from the manufact youut-hufiy. expect good value for your money. I Ignore blowing, you will fin( ti Give me a call and judge for yourselvei. . Custom Work Warranted. epairing Promptly Attended to E. LATIMER *air). Street, Se4iforth. STOVES. C..M. WHITNEY Is showing a full line of B 'T -V- S IN COAL OR WOOD. Parlor Cooking and Box Stoyes Base Burners square and round_ Don't fail to see them before purchas- ing, as they lead for style, and are all guaranteed to give satisfaction. See the " Royal Art " Base Burner," "Famous Royal," "Model Cook," "Maseott," &c. The cheapest house under the sun for goods in bur line. C. M. W HIT NEE REMOVED.! SeaforthMusical Instrument MI' 0 RI -CT IS./1_ ..Messit Scott Bras. Beg to announee that they have remov- ed to the premises next door to Messrs. J seph Kidd and Son, Main Street, s, ere they will be found with a large a. .d well -selected stock of ORGANS & PIANOS Of the very best and most reliable makes. Second-hand Instruments taken in exchange at full value. Agents wanted. A liberal discount during the Christmas holidays. SCOTT BROS., SEAFORTH. CCQC az CO_ Members Toronto Stock Exchange, 26 TORONTO ST., TORONTO. Direct Wires to New York, Chicago, Oil City, Toronto and Montreal, Continuous Quotations. Transact a General Brokerage Business. Stocks,Bond's, Grain., Provisions and Oil Bought for Cash orlon Margin. SEAFORTH OFFICE : J. F. McLaren, Manager. T H E • CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. Paid up Capital, Rest, - - $6,000,000. 1,600,000. PRESIDENT, HENRY W. DARLING-, ESQ. GENERAL MANAGER, B. E. WALKER. ASS'T GENERAL MANAGER., J. II. PLUM - MER. SEAFORTH BRANCH. The Seaforth Branch of this Bank continues to receive deposits, on which interest is allowed at entreat rates. Drafts on all the principal towns and cities in Canada, on Great Britain, and on the United States, bought and sold. Office—First door SMITH of the Commercla Hotel. A. H. IRELAND, Manager. F. HOLMESTED, Solicitor EXECUTORS' SALE. —OF— VALUABLE FARM. IN THE TOWNSHIP OP lit7LLETT. Pursuant to instructions of the Executors of the late John Diamond, the undersigned will offer for sale by public auction on Saturday, January 22nd, 1887, at the Commereial Hotel, Clinton, at two o'clock p. in., that first-class farm of 150 acres, being Lot number 11, in the 13th Concession of the Township of Hullett. The lauildings comprise a large log house, 244 feet square, boarded outside and inside, a large frame bank barn, with stone atabling, good frame stable, stone milk house, etc. There is a never failing spring, well, good bearing orchard, and new wire fence alms the front and part of one side. Soil, good clay loam, There are about 100 acres clear of stumps, and twenty acres well - timbered. TERMS.—One half cash, balance on mortgage at six per cent., for a term net exceed- ing live years. For further particulars apply to Samuel Scott, on the premises, or to IL HALE, Clinton, or to the undersigned. THOMAS CAR - LING, Auctioneer, Clinton.. 095-.3 Division Court Notice. The Office of the Second Division Court, County of Huron, will he found open evety lawful day at the residence of John Beattie, Goderich Street west, from 10 o'clock a. m. until 4 o'clock p. na„ and everything will be done that is possible in the interest of Suitors. Telephone communication in the office. Any amount of Money to Loan pa good prop- erty, farm or town, at the very 1 west rates of interest, and terms of payment made to suit borrowers. 960tf OOHN BEATTIE, Clerk. 4 4 think thee t thou aloud spitef. evil I dust t to coven feetio " L me sel ss if tho tiC it p me b befor man betwe be no obedis take Very_ shalt until have is all obey a.gaie- from I ha.'s . 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