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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 .)
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RONEXPOSITOR
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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
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• 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.
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-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. •
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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.
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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
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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. .
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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
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Duncan & Duncan,
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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
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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 ,
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Millinery Dry Goods, press Goods, Hoi,ise Furnishings,
Clothing—Ordered or Readym4de,—.
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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 .
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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 , .
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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
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, Duncan & Duncan, eafdrth.
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' 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
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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
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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, -
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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
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English, Scotch and Carladiar Tweds,
and Fancy Worsteds.
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1 A geed assortment of GENTS' FURNISHINGS, and the latest Styles in
HATS. You will save money by examining our stock before you purchase.
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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
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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 .
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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.
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We haw
dinavian, the
the 'recent ris
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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
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all the new shades: ,
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Full stoclL of Carpets, Curtains and House Furnishing Good-.
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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
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LATIMER Main Street, Seaforth.
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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
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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
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And lovel'aSe- asrcanSe )14)'1
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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
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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