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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-04-15, Page 2a -- 4 J.41sT VEDDER'S VtriFE. BY AMELIA E. BMR. (Continued from lasb:week.) CHAPTER -XIV. The *low lay white and Unbroken on the, island, and., as it was Only a few acres in *extent, the sea miirmured un- ceasingly around all its sho es. The spot was ander a gre ed by storms into elouddik bastion*. Eagles watched icy gra eyes from its sumiait, and the slow co morant, and the sad sea -gulls. Overhead a great flock o wild. swans were taking their majestic fhght to the ,solitaryi lakes of Iceland, Uttering all ii the tine an inspiring cry, the very es- sence of, eager expectation ad joyful en- couragement. Dr. Balloch stood, with bared head and uplifted ey ,s,`watchieg them, aLhile they laid the ki. ortal part of his old friend in "that narrow house, ;whose Mark is one gray stone." Then lookingaround on the white earth, and the bleak sea, and the roughly -clad, sad - 'faced fiahers, he said, almost triumph- antly. "The message came forth !from him in wham we live, and move, and have our being: . " Who is nearer to us than breathi▪ ng, and closer than hands or feet. , "Come up hither and dwell in the honse of the Lord forever. , '.The days of thy sorrow have been enflicieet ;-heneeforward there is laid up flee thee the reward of expeeding joy. "Thu shalt notmore fear the evil to come ; the bandieeif suffering are loased. ThyeRedeereer hath brought theea re- lease'frein sorrow. "So he went forth unto his Maker; he attained unto the beginning of peace. "He Oeparted to the habitations of just me ' made perfect, to the communion ii of Saint ;to, the life everlasting." Then e threw a few speclefuls of earth into the grave, and every man in turn did the ame, till the sepultitre was fully over. Silently then the boats filled, and all went to . their homes. ' They were solemn, but not sorrowful. ,The simple, pathetic service left behind it a feeling as of triamph. It had show them they were mcirtal, bat assured t , em also of immotatity. During the following su rner Mar- garet r ceived many letter from Jan; and she wrote- many to him. ' Nothing is so conducive to a, strong affection as a long s, eet course of lovedetters and both of hem irnpressed their souls en the white paper which bore to each other their messages of affection. It was really their wooing time, and never lover wes half so impatient to claim his bride, as Jan was to see .again his fair, sweet 9Margaret. But it was not likely that he could return for another year, and Margaret aet herself to pass the time as Wisely and happily as possible. Nor cl'el she feel life to be a dreary or motioto ous affair. She was far too busy for mor id regrets or longings, for ennui, or imp tience. Between Dr. Balloch, little J n„ the " Tulloch Homes," and her own house, the days were far too •short. hey slipped quickly into weeks, and. thq. weeks into months, and the months grew to a year, and then every morning she awoke with the same thought ‘` Even to -day... :Jan might come." Little Jan shared her joyous expectations. He was always watching the hmizon for any strange -looking " craft. he last thing at ..nigilat, the. first in the morning, sometime, during the night, he scanned the bay, which was nova Or fast with fishing boats from all guar era. One Sanday mornina very, very early, he came to his mother's6bedside. " Wake, my mother There is a strange ship in the leay.! She is corning straight to har- bor. Olh ! I feel surely in my heart, that it is my lather's ship! Let me go. Let me go nOw, I ask thee." , Marg4ret was at the window ere the child ceased speaking. "Th u may go." she said, "for I certainly th .nk it is The , Lapwing.e , He had fled at the firSt words, and Margaret awoke Elga, and the fires were kindtedi and the breakfas prepared, and fthe happy wife dressed herself in the pale blue color that Jan! loved; and she sallied gladly to see how.beautifully it contrasted with the golden -brown of her hair and. the delicate pink in her cheeks. As for the child, his elea , sharp eyes soonaaat very-pla.baly that the vessel had conte to. anchor in the la y. " Well," he said) "that will be bee use the tide does no. • 'terve yet." Joh Semple, an old Scot from Ayrshire, as on the pier, the only soul in sig t. " John, thouloo e the boat, and ro me out to The Lapwing. It is The aiming. I know, it is. Come, thou ust be in a hurry." , " ' 114rry 1 is the dell's ain word, and I'll liber for naebody ; forbye, I watina lift an o r for man nor bairn, on the Saw bath .,da "Dos thou think it is The Lap- wing?'' " Ita ay be; I'll no say: it isn't." Dee hilal had unfastened the boat while ir was talking; he lea.ped into it, and 1. ted an oar. "Then I must scull; john., Thou might go with me "I'm a gaun to break the Sawbath, an' a iva er way is wear than a land wayafor then you'll be atween the deil an' the dep sea. Bide at harne, Jan, an' t ye'lldie wise lad." , Jae; s oak his head, and went away by bis if. The bay was smooth as glassaa d he paddled with marvelous ease titr, speed. Very soon he Came alongel the yacht; the ,sailars were holystia ng the deck, bat there was not a, face lo lad over the side that little Jan. Le ir." " Wel , then, is this The Lapwing?" he aske " lila s her name; what's your name, you littl monkey ?" " Jan edder. Throw me a rope." The nen laughed as if at, some excel- lent jok , and taunted and teased the -child un ii he was in a passion. In the middle o jthe quarrel Jan himself came on deek. - "A lai as wants to come on board, -Captain. Jan lo ked down at the lad who want- ed. to qome on board, -and the bright, eager fa e gave him a sudden suspicion. " What 4s thy name?" he asked. "Jan vTedder. Wilt thou throw me a rope ?" Then t e captain ' turne.d and gave some ord rs, and in a few Minutes little Jan atooc on the deck of The Lapwing. His first dance, his first moVement was toward he handsomely dr6ssed officer . who wa.s etching him with such a smil- ing, lovt g face. - " Thou art my father! I know thou t rock carv- castles and them with )7, art !" and with the words he lifted up his face . and arms as if to be kissed and embraced. Then they went into the cabin and Snorro was e.alled,andperhapsJan had a little pang of jealousy when he witnessed the joy of the ohild, and saw him folded to Snorro's big heart. Jan and Snorro were already .dressed in their finest uniforms.. They had only been waiting for the dayhteak, to row into harbor. But now there was no need of delay. "My mother ,is waiting for thee," said little Jan, anxiously. "Come, let us , I go to he .3) 1 It wa still very early. John Semple had, dis ppeared, and not a soul else. was stir inge Bat this time when Jan appioached his old home, the welcome was evident from , afar. The chimneys were smoking, the blinds raised, the door wide open, and Margaret, beautiful and loving, stood in it, with beaming face and °pea arms to, welcome him. Then there was a wonderful break- fast, and they sat over it until the bells .were ringing for church. "There will be time to talk afterward," said Snorro, "but now, what' better thing can be done than to go to church? It will be the best place of all, and it is well said, for a happy hour a holy.roof.' What dost thou think, Jan .?" ' "1 think as thou dost, and I see the same answer in my Margaret's ,face. Well, then, we will take that road." So Jan, with his wife -upon his arm, went first, and Snorro, holding little Jan by the hand, followed. The con gregatioa were singing a psalm; a joyful one, it seemed to Jan, and they quietly walked to the minister's pew, which was always reserved for strangers. Ere they reached it there was a profaund sensation, and Dr. Balloch -slightly e-aised himself and looked -at the party. .Taaa was in his full uniform, and so was Snorro, but there was no mistak- ing either of the men. And no mistak- ing the tone of the service which follow- ed ! It rimmed as if the minister had flung off fifty years,„ and was again talk- ing to his flock with the, fire and en- thusiasm of his youth. Hisprayer was like a song of triumph •' his sermon, the old joyful invitation ofthe heart that had found its lost treasure, and called upon its neighbors to come a,nd rejoice with it.- The service ended in a song that was a benediction, and a benedic- tion that was a song. Then Dr. Balloch hastened to come down, and Jae, seeing how he trembled with joy, went to.meet and support him; and po there, even on the pulnit stairs, the good ministerkissed and blessed' him, and called him, "my dear son." Peter put out both hands to Jan, and Margaret embraced Suneva, and in the churchyard the whole congregation waited, and there was scarcely a dry eye among ether men or women. , "Thor come home to my house to- night, J in," said Peter)," thou, and thy wife and child; came, and be gladly welcome, for this is a great day to me. "Come, all ,.of you," said Suneva„, "and Snorro he must come to." So they sent the night at Peter's houae, aael the next morning peter walk- ed to his, store between his son-in-law' and his grandson, the proudest and hap- piest man in „Shetland. All and far more than all of his old love for Jan had came back ta his heart. . Jan could have a.eked him nlow ot the half of his lortune, and it would have been. given cheerfully. CHAPTER1 XV. LABOR ANI) REST. "Turning to the ceiestii cit serenities, to love without Iii iit, to , lo infinite perfect joy:" The next evening Peter a d Suneva and Dr. Balloch sat around Jn's hearth, and talked of all that he had seen and done during his absence. "134 where is Miehael Snorro?" asked he doctor. "I thought to, have heard "h rn talk to- night." I , "Snorro stays by the aeht. His quarters are on her, and sh is in his charge. ,•No one finds Snor ar from the post of duty," answered n proudly. "}Ie is the best sailor in He Majesty's service, and the best fighter.' "Tiat is likely," said Pete.. " Since , the. Snor- iters." . neva, with ome head. • norseman od cause? re is none rsenia,n is w, for,Jan d to hear the days of Harold Itialfage ros have been called good fig "And ;why not ?" asked S a proud toss of her hand "He is pute Norse. Will a turn from anyl fight in a g That he will not. Peter, th can tell is better what the N than thou can. Speak out n and the Minister will be gl thee." Every Shatlander can recit had taught Peter to believe t could reeite. as well as he co laid down his pipe, and, . Suneva at no .one lid; .so he -ithgreat spirit and epthusiasin, spoke hus 1` A s-warthyl strength with face of light, - As dark sWord•iron is beaten bright; A brave, frank look, with health aglow, Bonny blue eyes and open brow; A man who'll face to his last breath . The sternest facts of life and death; His friend he IFelconies heart-in-hariti, • But foot to foot his foe must stand; Thit is the daring Norsenian. a The:wild a -ave motion, weird and strange Rocks in him: seaward he must range. He hides at heart of his rough life A world of sweetness, for his wife; From his inde breast a babe can press Soft milk Of hurnan tenderness, Make his eye water, his heart dance, And suPrhae in his countenance The taild, great-hearted _ urseman. • . Valiant and trite, as Saps tell, The Norseman hateth lies like hell; Hardy ixo11m cradle to the grave, religion to be brave ; 'Great, silent, fighting Mil, whose Words Were few, soon said, and out with swords ! One saw Iris heart out from his side Living—arid smiled, and smiling, died, Th q unconquerable Norseman! Still in our race the Norse king reigns, His best lood bears along our veins; With his ( ld glory we can glow, And surely sail where he_could row. Is danger stirring? Up from sleep Our war- Standstwi True as o Th Ofr wakes the watch tO keep, liour banner over hini, old:and stern and grim; brave, tree -hearted' Norseman. • When swqrds are gleaming you shall :see The Norseman's face flash gloriously; With loold that makes the foeinan reel His mirror from of old was steel. And still he wields, in battle's hour; That old Thor'S' hanuner of Norse power; Strikes with a desparate arm of might, And at the last tug turns the fight: - For never yields the Norseman." "That is true," said Jan ; "and Snorro kuows not the way to yield. Once, on the, 'river Songibusar, when we were attackiing Sherif Osman, there was danger. that a battery would be taken in reverse. The Ajax had come up to assist the Hydra, and her commander sent a sergeant to tell Snorro that he had better sipike his gun and retreat." Suneva laughed scornfully, and ask- ed, " Well, then, what did Snorro an- swer-" "'Thou tell hi tliat sent thee, that Michael Snorro lges his orders only from Captain! Tan Vedder, and Captain Vedder has :not said "retreat." No, indeed!' lheng t his gun round to bear on the enemr aid he poured such a fire down on thje hat they fled, fled quick enough, 4 or Snorro, he did things almost, im 88b1e." "Wel!, Jan, 0 ab was a very bad man. A is n t &11 to pity the downfall Of tyrants. 1Ie ad made Borneo, it seems, a hell apo earth." , "My minister e Was a devil and no man. But five retired free blue jack- ets were more th he could bear. We utterly destroy° 11 his forts, and took all his cannon, nd made the coast llabitabl , e." 1 i 4 To -day," sai argaret, "I, heard thee say to Snort o 'when ,thou conies aext on hore, br i g with thee that idol pf Chappo's foi the minister.' Who then is Llhappo ?' "A wretch war h fighting. A Chinese l Ciut against us with junk carrying ten f fifty men. He had thle island of Potoo, sI i ladies had taken fit to name the deeds 'el took from them tiVes, destroyed one afts and two hundred finis enabled a large ntvessels which had etent rivers for ran - bete was even a worse the Sarabas. There by an American ship tan, and with her aid cal expedition mim- ed and twenty proas an twelve hundred ches before starting ; i prate who can forty tanks, eac guns and a crew been blockading where many En 1 .efuge. It is n t f these devils. ixty wretched iundred of their c f their guns, an unaber of mere een shut up in orn, to escape. tate of affairs on e were assistedi ailed The IVIanha estroyed a pirat ering one hund aarying more t en. These wre 11 eheaded and, mut lated all their,women paptives, and left their bodies with that f a child about six years old upon the each. Snorro's wrath that day was terrible. He shut Mh ears to every cry for merey. I do nbt blame him; in- deed, no," ; I Thus they talked,' until the minister eald, "Now I must go to my own house, for Hamish is full of fears for me if I am ate." So Jan Walked with him. It vas midnight, but the moon was high in the zenith, and the larks singing rap- turously in mid-air. A tender, mystical glow was over earth and sea, and both Were as etill as if they were a picture. Many good words were said on that !, alk, and the man Who was saved and he man who saved him both lay down pon their beds that night with full and hankful,hearts. For two:months, fill' of quiet joy, Jan and Margaret occupied their old home. z They wee almost as much alone as in heir -honeymoon; for little Jan spent IInost of 1 -is time with his friend Snorro, n board The -Lapwing. Snorro had teen mueh pleased th join his old mates n the fishing ;boats, but he could not ear to put off, even for a day, his uni- orm. However, Jan and he and little an often sailed in advance of the fleet, nd-foundtthe herring, and brought word ack . what course to steer. For this nowledge was a kind of instinct with an ; he could sten est, north -and Bout , ccult premonition, Psh. and look east and , and then by some strike the belt of ' Never,had Jan dreamed of such hap- ineis as came at last to him in that umble home of his early married life. t was a -late harvest of joy, but it was sure one. Margaret bad wept tears of ond regret in all its rooms ; .its hearth lad been an altar of perpetual repent - nee to her. But the sorrow hadbeen pllowed, by the joy Of forgiveness, and he blist. of re-unibn. Its walls now echoed the fond wOds-of mutual trust and a ection,and the hearty communings Pf frie idehip. There 'was no stint -in its iospit lity ; no worrfr over trivial mat- - ers. Margaret had earned that in true narriage the wife must give as well as ake—giye love and forbearance, and help and! comfort. ' 1 Jan's and-Snorro's visit was a kind of iestival or Lerwick. , Though it was the usy se son, Peter i and Suneva kept pen ho Ise. ,Never ;had, Peter been ao enerou both in friendship and in busi- ness; n ver had Suneva ',dressed so gay- ly, or se such pleniteous feasts. She tvas very proud of Margaret's position, and paid her unconsciously a vast re - pee'; but she opened all her warm eart to little. Jan, and everything hat was hers she determined to give lini. . 1 . , 1 Dr. Balloch, lfl, ins tame way, enjoyed the visit equally. Re, went very often tic, sea in the yacht with Jan and Snorro, and; in the happy tatercourse with them, the long days were short ones to him. e saw the full fr it' n of his faith and harity, and was s ti, fied. ' Fortunately, aft r this event Jan was riever very long a aY, at time. Un- til the Russian L ar he Made short eiruises in the Afr can seas and Snorro had many opportu ities of realizing the Joy of liberating he slave, and punish- ingthe oppressor. In the oil and suf- fering of the Cr nea, Jar and Snorro bore their part brave y. Jai ha.d charge of a naval brigade ormed of contingents from the Ships of the allie fleets.. No men did a great r 'varlet . of duties Orblue jackets on. hare. They dragged behaved more gallant] than these the heavy guns ram their ships, and they fought in the batteries. They car- ried the scaling ladders in assaults. They landed the stores. They cheer- fully worked as cammon laborers on that famous road 1 ettveen B lacla;va and Sebastopol, for the , knew that on its completion .depen ed the lives of -the. brave men famish ng and dying on the 'eights. But after man happy, busy years, • an came home on day and' foand only Margaret to welcor le him. His on Jan Was commanding his own ve sel in Am; t alien waters; hi sOn Peter was in the ast Indies: 11 s, daugh ers' homes were far apart, M rgaret, AN ith fast sil- tering hair, and t ie heavy step of ad- vancing years, lo Ighil gre tly for the sblace and strengt of his co stant pres- ence; and Jan confessed that he was a ittle weary of the toil, and even of the glory of his life. • The fact once admitted, the desire for r tirement grew with its dis ussion. In al little while Jan' ahd Sno To returned t,E. Shetland for !the eve mg of their lives. They had ' been t‘ enty years away, but .Lerwi k was very little -changed. The ol a world ad not been invaded by the a ew one Here and there the busy spirt of the , go had. left a finger -mark ; no more. lh,e Changes were mostly those hich un er any cite cainstances would have co e. Doctor Balloch had finishe his work, and gone to his reward. Pe er's stor was in an - (Continued on 3rd pag .) RE RONEXPOSITOR I . AL ESTATE FOR SALE. , -DARK far , MoKillop, of the be N. MoMI DUILD XI sign • on Goderi prices. OE SALE.—For sale, a good 100 acre op the Town Line between Hullett and about six Miles from Seaforth. One farms in the county. Apply to WM. ITAEL, Constance. 998-tf NG LOTS POR eALE.—The' undo d has a number of fine building Lote hand James Streets for sale, at low or particulars apply to D. D. WILSON • 908 HOUS tha street, S stirvey,) particula . AND LOT FOR SALE.—For sale, t eomfortable dwelling house on Jaa es' aforth, (lot 35, 13eattio and Starks ecently occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For - s apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. : 997 GRE T BARGAIN.— Will be sold cheap 140 adios of good land, heavily timbered, ple' some Hemlock and Cedar, never chiefly m failing at Allanford of Bruce. P081TOR 0 171, ARM BEI to rent fo 12, Hibbe are cleared. ' All the necessary plowing ts dope for this y air, and 18 acres of fall wheat is sown. For full ROBT, W eam through it. , Three miles from station, township of - Amabe), County Apnly to box 284, Stratford, or Ex - Oe. 893-tf I • OR SALE OR TO RENT IN HIB - '1, --,-The undersigned offers for sale or a term of years his farm, Lot 13, Con. a containing 300 -acres, '80 of which particulars apply to the proprietor. Op, St. Marys P. 0. 1008-2 OOD ARM FOR SALE.—For sale, in tin To\ ziShip of Hibbert, Lot 29, on the 8t1 Concession, containing 100acres. It is free ol stumps, in a. Ihigh state of cultivation, and has on it good buildings. There is an abundance of never -failing Water, and the farm is convenient to markets,. With gravel roads nmning in all directions. Apply to WM. EBERHART, Sea - forth P. 0. I ! 000-tf. JAmi Fort SALE —For sale West half of Lot 29, Concession 11, McKillop, containing 50 acres There are seven acres bush, and the re: rnainder is in' good condition well unclerdrained and well fenced. There is a new brick house 22 by 34 with good cellar. There is hard and soft water and good outbuildings; For further par- tienlars apply , to THOMAS: LOVE, Winthrop , P. 0. I 1005-t. f. FARM FOR SALE IN MORRIS.—For sale, 128 acres, being lots 24 and 25, concession 10. Ninety: acre a are in a good state of cultiva- tion; the remainder is well, timbered. Good barn and sheds and a comfortable log house on the premises. A spring creek runs through the farm. It is -five Miles from Briissels, about the same distance from BlYth—good roads to both places; schOol within one mile. Apply to JAS. MURRAY, let 28, conceseion —, Morris, or Wal- ton.?. 0. 993x4 tf Flips FOR SALE,—The subscriber offers for Sale his Farm, being South half of Lot 13, Concession , 2, Hay, containing 50 acres, 45 of which are cleared and in a good state of culti- vation, being convenient to markets, schools and churches. 'There is a good frame barn, good stablingand a hewed log house, a good orchard and two neVer-failing wells, one at the house and the other at the barn. There are also 7 acres of fall wheat and 10 acres of good meadow. For further particulare apply on the premises to ttionartit EACRETT, Proprietor, Rolgooer8N:sille P0. -- - - - -1LIARMOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 39, Conces sion 2, L. R. S., Tirekersmith, containing 50 acres, f' which 46 are cleared, well fenced, well undeadrained, and in a high state of culti- vation. There is a good frame- house, barn and stables, at a an orchard of apple, plum, cherry and pear 1rees. There is a never -failing well. • It is within ix miles of Clinton, and three from Bruceflel „with a good gravel road leading to each plac .! For furth-er particulars apply on the premises, or to Clinton I'. 0. J. B. CROSSON. 989-tf. • I FARMS' .- FOR SALE— That valuable farri being= North half of Lot 29, Concession 4, Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and outbuilding's, frame house, good bearing orchard, good wells, &c. Also that valuable farm being South ha f of Lot 28, Concession 5, Morris, on which there is a good new fratue house and good frame -bar, Both of those farms are adjoining the villag of Brussels, and are in every respect first-class arms. Terms easy, and 'which will be made kno vn on application to E. E. WADE, or PETER THOMSON,-Brussels P. 0. 963 200 ACRE FARM FOT SALE —A first -class - Farm for Sale in the township of Turn - berry, in the County of Ifuron, being Lots No: 54 and 55 in the 1st Concession, containing 200 acres, 150 cleared and in a geod state of .culti- vation. -There is a first-class orchard, a good franie houae and a bank barn 80 by 48 feet with stone stable under it. The farm is situated one- half mile from the gravel road leading front Wroxeter to Brussels, 6 miles from Wroxeter and. six front Brussels. Terms easy. For particulars aPaly to in. COWAN, Wroxeter, or to ROBERT MOFFAT Proprietor, on the premises. 961 FARM FOR SALE. --For sale, Lot 22, on the 2nd Concession of Stanley, containing 100 acres; over 80 cleared, and in a good state of cul- tivation; the balance is well timbered with hard- wood. There is a large brick house, good frame _barng, sheds and stables, and all necessary build- ings. There is a good orchard, and two never - failing' we Is. ' It is within six miles of Clinton, eight fron ISeaforth, and three from Brucefleld, with good !gravel roads leading to each place. School cot Nrenient. It will be sold cheap and on easy ter S. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3, , Stanley, o - to Brucefleld P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. - - I 100141. QOOD FARM FOR SALE.—For sal; Lot 1, Concession 8, Tuckersmith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are cleared, free from stumps, underdrained, in -a high state of etiltiva- tion and iycll fenced. ' There is a comfortable log house nd a large bank barn with stabling underneath. Also a young orchard and good well. Th land is all dry and of the best quality. It is corjveniently situated to Seaforth and Kippen st tions, with good gravel roads leading to each p111ce. For further particulars address the Propnetor, Egmondville P. 0.'or apply at .the Eguiondville mills. JAMES KYLE, Pro- prietor. - 90441 GOOD I4 RM FOR SALE.—In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Hingston, the executors offer the following vary valuable ands for sale. First—North half of Lot 30, Co cession 6, township of Morris, con- taining 90 acres. On this lot is erected a good frame baa 1 with stone foundation, good orchard, well and ump. Nearly all cleared, and is on 'the gravel road closely adjoining the village ol Brussels. This farm is a valuable one, is well fenced a d in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Trios. KELLY, Brus- sels P. 0.0 HE JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or Janes Sauna Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County. 868 , 1 SALE.—The subscriber offers for -FARM FOR , sale his valuable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the llth Con- cession of said Township. This farm contains 200 acres and is within 1 and i. miles of the thriving v Page of Brussels, with a good gravel ,road leadi g thereto. About .150 acres are clear- ed, free fr in stumps, and in 'a good state of cul- tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This farm isartic •uzrly well fenced, nearly the whole of he fenitoces being straight, and having been erec ed in 185 6. On the premises there .is a comf able lig dwelling house, and a good frame bar , with 'stone stabling undi rneath, in which the e is a yell with abundant supply of excellent vater. There is likewise a new frame implemen house 40x26 feet, well floored above and below, and n ,atly sided and painted. There are 22 acr ' in f 11 wheat sown upon summer - ;fallow. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. F r parti 'tilers apply to the proprietor, JAMES D CKSO ', Registrar Huron _.Co., Gode- rich. . . 086-tf. : • ' SPLEN RID FARMS FOR SALE.—The under-, signe 4 offers for sale his very valuable pro- perty, co Sistitn,e'of 150 acres, being Lot No. 2 and the A est half of Lot 4, on the 7th Conces- sion of Tu . kersmith, in the county of Huron. The buildi 24x34 feet: 'woodshed gs on Lot 2, are, viz: A brick house kitchen 18x20 feet, verandahs and ttached. Barn 56x54 feet with stone stabling u derneath 9 feet high, frame stabling, one 18x42i nother 18x36, pig house and all nec- essary bui. dings. There are 75 acres cleared and in a high tate of cultivation, the balance is well timbered. There are also 15 acres of fall wheat sown. ere are also on the place a good orchard a al two never failing wells of water. The 60 acr farm has on it a good orchard and leg house; good well, 26 acres cleared which is under gra , the balance well tintbered. These farms are -.ell drained and fenced, and will be sold toge her or separately. They are -within five miles 1 Seaforth, on a good gravel road,corn venient to schools and churches, and will be sold cheap. ta ply to THOMAS McBRIDE, on Lot 2, or by let er Co Seaforth P. O. 972-tf SPRING OF 1 essrs. /• Duncan Duncan & Duncan, , 1 In announcing the opening of their immense stock of Spring Goods, purchased specially for t e present seation deem it hardly necesSaryto remind their old cus rn- toers of thei ability to eater far the interests of the pubic seDerally; the name of Duncan & uncan being a hoasehold word in the Couni y of Huron. Duncan & Duncan tak great pleasure in returnthg thanks to their Inuraerous patrons for past favors, and can conscientiously say that their stoak of , - ! ' Millinery Dry Goods, press Goods, Hoi,ise Furnishings, Clothing—Ordered or Readym4de,—. 1 , - 1 , As also every iconceivable line of goods required in a frst-c ass Gents' Furnisleing 14.1stablishment, was never in their business experience 6f ye rs etanding more com- plete. We da not think it advisable to say we have on paper what we cannot show, as thatiwould be deceptionl, but a glance throu4h .the niammoth establish- ments of . I I I I i .i.... -Mr, Uil\ CA_, ) & DIT):CAN wi.1 convince any sane person that our stocl cannot 1e eq ailed in any town west of iorontorfor quality, style or capacity. Business, in acc rdance with the state yet of Mercantile ,depression, is satisfactory, we do not pr tend to be so badly rushed but that we can courteously show visitors through our gigantic , stores, those inspecting treated with as much respect as the heavy purchasei !Kindly eall and see us, when we will be most happy to conduct yon througlionr immense establishment , . , 1 ! ! 1 Ii! _ The Orocery Department is Stocked w tla ft ' good supply of Teas, Sugars, Spices and StapletGroceries. Highest cash value in trade for Good Butter, Eggs, Tallow, tc, i 1 I i , Duncan & Duncan, eafdrth. ; . 1 . 1 , , 1 RAILWAY BONIJS. , 1 . 1 ' There is Some doubt whether Hensall had better give a boaus to the Canadian Paeific Railway, but there is no doubt as to where yon can get the best value for yonrmoney in Clothing. , if you want a cheap Suit of any description, bity at- . SEAFO 11 T , , ., , 1 APRIL 15,1s WROXETEE /ELIA Alexander L. Gibs Begs to announce to the public that helm menced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN Rm. And that he wit be prepared to give g 111 FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, t. UNION WEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, WINCEY8, And Varieties in STOCKANG ¥fita, Custom Carding; Spinning and Promptly Attended to. Parties from a distance will, as far as poital„ have their ROLLS HOME WITH he has put the Mill into Good 'Working and employs none but Efficient Workmen, - • All Work is Warranted, REMEMBER THE WROXETENMiU ALEX. L. GIBSON, Propriek Aurora & Rockfri .WAtihes. Two of the Best llfakes America. Sold in NITHERSON 0131-4 :N'S. A splendid line of Spring and' Summer goode just Opened out, consistiing of • , English, Scotch and Carladiar Tweds, and Fancy Worsteds. , 1 A geed assortment of GENTS' FURNISHINGS, and the latest Styles in HATS. You will save money by examining our stock before you purchase. 1! 10c.PHERON WAUGli'S BLOQ.K; P. S.—Highest cash price allowed for Eggs. ENSALL. THE OLD ESTAptISHED CLOTHING H6 SE. WI BRIGHT, SEAOORTH, (SUCCESOTi, TO W111. CA11111:131LIO Mr. Brig t has to thank his friends and •theublie for the very liberal patronage th.y have given him since starting business On his awn account. The OLD STAND was never -so popular and so *ell patr nized asitis now, ti,nd new customers arq coming in daily. The stock of CLOT S was never larger, more varied nor ha dsome, while in i G M rTS' Pl TT :E?, :N 1 1-1 , 1•T 0- § ' 1 Of every kincj there is splendid stock. Every garme t rnadel is guaranteed to , and no pa ns are spared to giee the most 'entire eattstaction.1 . I 1 e _ PRICES TO SUIT THE HARD TIMES. The latest styles closely observed when cleared. set' GIVE US 'A TRIAL. D. BRI .HT, Campbell's Block, Main Street tieaforth. —IT la 0 T_J,13 I 0 We haw dinavian, the the 'recent ris also show a g 18816_ • received ex -Parisian, Polynesian, Siber an, Norwegian and Scan bulkof our ,Old C4untry goods, and they having been bought before in woollen goodsL are the best value Aye have ever shown. We ocl range of Cana ian stuffs in Cottons, teni'ms, Cottonades, &c. ks, civets, Plashes in We would rtel inspection of our stock of Dress Goods, Si ! „ all the new shades: , , 1 , 1 Full stoclL of Carpets, Curtains and House Furnishing Good-. I T..7a 'e 4..• . - L[-7' i BbOTS AND SHOES. Fresh Arrival of New Spring Goods. As all my stock of Boots and Shoes is fresh from the Manufacturers, you may expect good value for your money. I ignore 'blowing; YOU will ind me truthful. Give me a call and judge for yourselves. Custom Work Warranted, Repairing Promptly Attended to E. LATIMER Main Street, Seaforth. —ONLY :COU NTE Another shipment of those VI Nickle Alarm Clocks. More new goi in Jewelry, Silverware and Wet* Larger stock than ever at hard tie prices. Quality guaranteed as rep., salted. Special attentioa given tot pairing fine Watches, Jewelry Clocks. All work eratrusted to my et will receive prompt attention, and gui, anteed to give satisfaetion. .COUNTER,t.....H. SEAFORTH PUMP WOR In returning thanks' to my naany onto for their patronage since eonnnencing in Seaforth, I would add that in order to sn the demand for PUMPS, CIS TER,N S at' that I have put in Steam Power and more re 'machinery, and can now do ialy work quirk . and better, and as I use none but the best P terial 1 can get, and do as good work as I lisa- how-, 1 hope to -merit a;continuance of your TO rona.ge. CUSTOM PLANING AND BAC SAWING A SPECIALITY. N. CLUFF P. would be pleased to receipt all thet counts of the past and previous years. Mr have money, 96641, Chqrlesworth Brownell Wholesale and Retai SEAFORTH, - ON Teas a Specialty, Jobbed at Iv** sale Prices in quantities. Charlesworth & Brown4 One door north of Post Office. To Gentlemen, M. K. SEAFORTH'S ELL -KNOWN MILO,: rishes to inform the gentlemen of f rth and vicinity, that he now has nice an asstertment of Cloths suitable all kinds of garmeets, as can be fou4 in any similar establishment in a. county. He has alsoadded a very nit and complete stock of Gents' Furnishings. Having engaged the services of JAMES LEATBERLAND as cut he is prepared to guarantee sa.tisfac in style and fit. Prices reasonable as usual. His sh is first door south of the Bank of inerce building. Give him a trial satisfaction is assured. K PILLMANI sEAFoRTA S. CAMPBELL, 1DROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR and Engineer. Orders by mail prompt -1i tended to. D. S. CAMPBELL Mitchell AnuL 151 la ipmeassommsiummunkiimmoul other name, but Peter, old man, was briglal quite able to take an intereat in all Jan'es i illentts' Afirst Jan thought self with building a fin after he had been a his ambitions projee ridiculous. He notice games 114art clung to 1 -the treasures he had gi -thryonableady so abwriiiiiiiiiaght, a eloanSini; 1104, yii,eeorni farhis 1 italiage*:i(iltesavrhijeahnlh'e' bh3audgiol fered, and enjoyed,. eel hearth firs which h there he arranged, in , SO he at down co he hung again the piel ptl haoitr iirl i, t t 1. e house i n sv t. derful place for Abe roving life. Snorre's t They entered it with eomfort4. His old delight ' They sat hot, tening ti the kind, bra he had passed through whom every child fi Iroot:eadnr hissa,pernidnitnhteekiitt this evening of a busy sweet repose many a v side world reached thi hal-ld OleTift'ir ! how ealr There wot:eeree ofnriepqaupeinotn 1 children, and they ce tries, and brought al news. There were rai friends, messaget and branee, and numerous that kept for them or grow weary .vaith ii Snorro, like the 'major places they had left Neither did they i 4 life -work is finis ied, c ardent affection ;or VI They each -bad garden houses, and th we experiments with e'er It was wondertful li they got out of the pi they tried to beautify season always renewe boats in which Jae place were the luck both men sat together as they had -done lona talked eoftly in the 1 night4 b al' the aood two souls grew closer drew nearer to the They were more al they welked the long; foUght over their bat the hours which in link in that chain of I had bohnd their hi gether., And Margaret, st hair as white as snow and pink as a pale To and listenini, and kn no fears in any et th away, no strife to hei ed for, the future sun tare of old age, well 1 ‘ And lovel'aSe- asrcanSe )14)'1 THE- i The Little Bo Oh, whymust I always la And acrubbed and dren When you know very a seen, That Itm dire again et Ala eyes are filled with th Which down my ears ia And nay smarting eyes 1 And my lips the fill(1:3 a eeee my neck and u And t ehoke me you That shalt my inmith. For how can 1 keep fre Von rub aa hard aa ever And your hands are ha No woman shall wash Po. And I WWI 1 was otie 4. Cape Bre jier as s. tali, enA old severe Presbytel local idiom has it, his English that he I was preaching in a. 1 pit to -a congregatior ers 'Whirr). Descani a type, of gentleness said: "The lamb is flue lamb is not like ti lion and the tiger will net be runnin' A No. The lamb is ke Eta eat. ye, whatevet " And there is foo Oh yea, you will be the sheep when thal come in in the wi wantin' some good - winter, and is it thei the lamb. And there is elo he is good for the tek the wool off him clothing for your!! would you and I ) ing ?' ete. At the close of t out the following v to explain wkiieb I ages had been made terian flock by the i ef a different persue will most likely I that will be haptieel on Friday night, In forward, and adale whisper—" y&I nn eboue it, dear -bre think they want it Strength c , French and,tipau number, for four lo I'M, till February, fortress of Gibraltal Eliot, with Agarri The enemy erect aerate the sandy ia lay they had forty - am ten " batteri eountlees lesser er rock narrowly escai eurprise. A goatli taken to guide the then 'unknown to tl folio -ved them one silently to a hollow ehair, and t station, where th There they awaited below; these, hos' and the garrison mo and, sallying forth, vaders. Siiletta w