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THE 'HURON EXPOSITOR.
A REMARKABLE_PATR OF
PANTALOON
BY CALEB FORSYTHEa '
(Continued from last wee)
It took fully three hours f: arduous
and methodical work before the last ap-
plicant passed out into the hall'and down
the stairway. Fearful of another invas-
ion, I rushed to the door, closed it, and
turned the key. "At last we flirt() alone,"
I said, "and if any more young ladies of
pleasing appearance get in here they will
have to break down the door; l'. It was
a wise move, for within five minutes we
heard the rustle of skirts and ithe tread
of maiden feet in the hall. '!1E`resently
the door was tried, and though we were
sure it was locked we both treinbled lest
it might open. The knob Was turned
spitefully; then we heard a rap; but as
all was still inside they went away.
From our windows- we could see them
cross to the opposite side of 'the street,
where they stopped and gazed•longingly
at the outer wall of our office,, as if plan-
ning how to take it by stoma, , _
The door was tried repeatedly, and
for all we knew by 'clients. 'Within _the
next hour; but he dared not open it
until we had considered tIe appli-
cations and were ready to leasie for the
day.
. "Here is a young lady," I Etta, hold-
ing up one of the petitions; , "who, I
think, will suit us. Her handwriting is
excellent, and her references unexcep-
tionable. "
"Yes," replied Gunner, "but did you
see that Miss Frankincense with the blue
eyes and beautiful golden I hair. Her
handwriting is not extraordinary, but it
will impro-ve," he added, handing me
the application bearing that lady's signa-
ture, with a smile. "Her eyes were
perfectly beautiful, and I mut say that
I never saw such a supeth set of
teeth."
reminded him that teeth and hair
and eyes were all well enough, but that
they were the last things to govern the
selection of a copyist.
"On the contrary, Thold that if a girl
were toothless, bald and decorated with
a glass eye, her hand -writing and the
number of words she could -take in a
minute would be the last things to con-
sider," he replied emphatically.
"But it isn't business," said I.
"Business has nothing te do with
it," he said, "we're only hiring a
copyist."
"Well, do as you please," I replied,
"since you have had all the trouble in
this matter."
He hesitated sonse time between Miss
-Frankincense and a charming brunette
who wore a bottle -green dress, but fin-
ally decided in favor of the former.
Miss Frankincense, in accordance with
Gunner's request, assumed her new
duties on the following day. I was
greatly amused when she entered the
office at ted o'clock in a high state of
decoration, She was as voldble and airy
as the leading lady in a society drama.
Within ten minutes she had expressed
her opinion of the current theatrical at-
tractions, ancl 'asked me whether I en-
joyed Dickens' novels better than Charles
Readers. I said, "Yes," but my mind
was in such a condition of bewilderment
that I was undecided for some time as
to precisely what I had assented to. I
took advantage of the first pause to say
in an apologetic tone, "Excuse me, Miss
Frankincense, but I am in a hurry for
two copies of this contract and, if you
please, you may commence yeur term Of
service on them."
She took the contract, examined it
dubiously for a moment, and said she
thought she could do it. The job was
not finished that day. She 'Worked at it
conscientiously, tearing up and rewrit-
ing page after page, which did not seem
neat enough to pass the inspection of her
-critical eye. At length she laid it be-
fore me completed, and timidly waited
at my elbow to see what I would say.
Her eyes followed my movements with
evident interest as I hurriedly ran
through the copies, which were orna-
mented with many a maiden flourish.
"Miss Frankincense, may I have the
pleasure of accompanying you home."
"You may," she answered, with a
roguish twinkle in her eyes that I
thought was very becoming, "on two
conditions, Mis—ter Waxle."
"Name them," I said with some trepi-
dation.
"First, that you stop calling me
Frankincense, second, that you stay
tea."
"It is a batgain !" I exclaimed, o
ing her my arm. It was just my Inc
meet Gunner before we had procee
half a block toward the car. He smi
in a knowing way as he lifted his
to us.
I was not surprised on meeting
next morning to be greeted with
declaration : "Waxle, you're a sly co
brit I have suspected you for some ti
Now you must admit that I'm a pre
good judge of girls," he adddd laughi
I tried to turn hi a attention to a poin
law, but he would not listen. There
no use in trying to evade him, an
$1
4
"These look very neat," I said, "but
—you—ah—must learn to work faster,
Miss Frankincense. You krrow speed is
an important thing in business traneac-
tions.
An awkward peuse followed. As she
did not speak or move from her position
I ventured to look into her eyes. They
were moist with tears. She tried to 'say
something, and., failing, she hid her face
in her handkerchief and began to cry.
From that moment I loved her.
I felt like a criminal for having treat-
ed her with such coarseness el ter she had
tried so hard to deserve a compliment.
I did not kirow what to say, not being
acquainted with feuniiiine grief. In the
midst of my embarrassment!Gunner en-
tered with a client. I realized to the
fullest extent the awkwardness of the
situation and Stared at them stupidly
without saying a word.
"What does this mean ?" lasked Gun-
ner, looking in astonishoient at the
weeping girl whose emotion, oddly
enough, increased in violence at this
juncture.
I tried to look calm and innocent, but
my confusion was increased by the con-
sciousness that I was turning red to the
roots of ray hair. '
"I-1—was n -not aware that Miss
Frankincense's feelings were so easily
hurt, or I would not have criticised her
worie."
The words fell upon my pars as if they
proceeded from the MOHO of another
person. I related the cirthimstances as
coherently as possible. By the time I
ili
had finished, the young lae y had quite
recovered herself and was 1 a.ble to join
the rest of us in a hearty latigh. I con-
gratulated myself that the thing was
over with and Miss Frankincense soon
195
to
er-
to
ed
ed
at
un
his
n,
e.
ty
g.
of
as
LI
made a full confession of my attachment
for the young lay. -
"Well," he said, "she's a znig ty
tis -
he
do
if
pretty girl. You have probably s
fied yourself as to her character and
respectability of her family, .and I
not see why you shouldn t go ahea
you feel like it."
I did go ahead, because after caret
looking into myself I was convinced
I felt like it. As to her character, I
indeed thoroughly satisfied, althoug
had not even taken the trouble of 1
ing up her references. Regarding
family, which consisted of a motl
who was extremely mailable, some h
ly accomplished sisters and a brothe
two, there was no room for doubt.
• The region of my heart was pr
well stirred up with the harrow of yo
emotion during the next six months,
at theencl of that time I had stiebee
—sweet dream of youth !—in beSto
lly
hat
as
ok-
the
er,
gh-
or
tty
ng
but
ed
mg
myself upon another. At last—save the
mark !—I was engaged; and the day
appointed that was to make our ha
ness complete.
It was on the:morning of Our wed
day that this old pair of pantaloons b
to play their part in the history whi
am relating. The 'afternoon prece
that day was spent with an old frien
mine who had recently come to the
We had dinner together, and after
ing a short call to the house of my
trothed, we walked about the city
a late hour recalling old times, as is
habit of friends when they meet aft
long separation. Montgomery, for
was the name of my friend, was a r
ster in size; indeed he was larg
every sense; and notably so in respe
his heart. It being long past midn
before we had taken note of the hou
insisted that I stay with him overni
for my humble, lodgings were se
miles distant on Long Island. "I
get up at six o'clock, he said; "you
''sleep until seven, and then have pl
of time to getlhome and dress befor
wedding." It all looked very easy,
I assented.
He occupied a small room with a
dow looking out upon Fourteenth at
on -the second floor of ia large br
stone dwel ling,which, I believe, is s
ing to -day. "The place is not as $om-
fortable as it might • be," he explai ed,
"but the rent is low and the servant girl
keeps my clothes in repair."
•
•
as
ing
gan
h I
mg
of
ity.
be-
ntil
the
r a
hat
on -
in
t to
ght
, he
end
hall
can
nty
the
and
I had pinned them at the belt, I felt iike
a pigmy in a giant's robe. But by roll-
ing them up at the bottom I could walk
without any trouble. Having slipped
on my coat and vest, I was standing by
the open cabinet when I heard footsteps
ascending the stairs. Hurriedly they
approached my door.
Quick as thought—fatal impulse !—I
stepped into the wardrobe and closed the
door. Ah, yes t I,know it was the act
of a ;fool. Indeed; as soon as I had
closed the door I almost cursed myself
zn-
eet,
wn-
nd-
for doing it., But dared
then, for the gitl laad entere
She had evidently, heard I
stopped and listened a m
ot open it
the room.
e, for she
ment. She
came to the wardrohe. I felt for some-
thing by which I could kee
there was nothing 11 could
upon. The door swung o
she saw me she staggered ba
a prolonged shriek,' then ru
it shut, but
get a hold
en, and as
kward with
hed out of
the room, slamming the door and lock-
ing it. My fate was sealed
and stood for a moment wi
ing a word or moving a mus
oring myself, I ran to th
shouted "Madame l" at th
voice. Then I listened, bu
"In a few minutes," I t
officer will come and arrest
. Desperate as was my plig
against the wall and gave
feelings in loud and almo
laughter. When I stoppe
exhaustion, my ears rang
moniac echoes of my voi
hear women moving about_
excitedly in the hall. The
furniture against " the do
maniac," they said,
I was awakened in the mornin
some one in an adjoining room who
humming the familiar air of the "
Washerwoman," while putting the a
ments to rights with a liveliness
was in time with the music. Before
had time to open my eyes I hear
door of my room swing upon _its hi
and some person, evidently a wo
walked leisurely in. The bed-clo
was so heaped up that she did
observe the trembling form that
buried beneath it. A cold perspir
started out upon my body as I ley
fectly motionless with both eyes cl
trying to think whether it was be
feign sleep or to make my pre
known. I veutured to open my
Although I could not distinguis
form without turning my 'head I
tell that she was standing by the window.
by
was
Irish
art -
that
had
the
an,
hing
not
was
tion
per -
sed,
t to
ence
yes.
her
oulcl
In another moment she would pro,
whisk off the clothing with a dex
jerk. Then there would be a s
Montgomery had probably not infoirmed
them that a friend had spent the ight
ably
roes
-ene !
With him, and the entire family N
be alarmed. But, thank Heaven
did not touch the bed.- Picking
newspaper that.lay on ,the' flooi
walked to the other end of the root
sat down with her back towards the bed
and began to glance it o'er. •
And I was to be married a
o'clock!
The sun was streaming tri at the
dew, and while it was impossible t
the hour, I knew there was no ti
lose. Really,,I thought, I can't
any longer. I must let her know
am here. Were servant girls fo
literature? ,Was she likely to read
many hours! were questions tha
gested themselves to thy mind.
ould
she
up a
she
and
"Ladies.," said I, "I am
Mr. Montgomery. • I slept
in this room last night.
out at once, for I have an
gagement„"
But my pleading was in
work of barricading the do
I felt it,
hout utter -
le. Recov-
door ' and
top of my
all was still.
zought, ,"an
me. '
t, I leaned
vent to my
t hysterical
from sheer
•ith the de -
e. I could
and talking
were piling
r. 'Its a
a friend of
ith him here
lease let me
portant en-
-ain, and the
r continued.
"I cannot stop to parley with them. I
must try to escape while there is
to the win -
time," I thought, running
dow.
A large tin leader exten
roof to the basement wa
reach. Standing on the
it with all my strength an
way down, hand over han
a few feet of the paveme
grip weakened and I dropi
upon the stones. Too exc
scious of pain, I hobbled
my legs would carry me.
that this old pair of pan
the scale of fate. Their
fluttering in the breeze, as
ten
win -
tell
e to
wait
hat I
d of
there
sug-
I was not long in suspense on this
point, for presently she threw dos%
paper and arose with the remar
wonder if Mr. Molltgomery'spants
fixin' ?" She took my pantaloons
hook on the wall and leisurely exa
them, from the well-worn waistba
the fringe at the heels. I knew
her conclusion would be, for the
suffered many seasons of servic
neglect. It did not tike her long
certain the facts, for presently sh
ed toward the door. The officious
She was taking them away. I rai
in bed, determined to stop her.
fore I could think what to say she had
disappeared down the staircase. tried
to think what to do.' Looking t my
watch, I discovered that it wa after
forgot her grief over another task. eight o'clock. There was yet tam , if I
As the weeks rolled aroued I felt my hurried, to get home in a cab, dress my -
regard for the young lady:daily increase self, and be on hand for the wedding.
in tenderness and. depth. -After the eir- But what was I to do for pant, loons'
curnstances attending her introduction to Should I go to the staircase, crane my
our office, one would have,euppesed that neck over the banisters and shout down
if either of us was to fait ie love with a demand for the return of mvproperty ?
her, Gunner would have bei the man.
But it is the unexpected that always
happens. She applied herself to the
drudgery of office work with such :dili-
gence and good naturel that even on
builiness grounds we woiild have been
sorry to part with her. But I am bound
to confess that during this period of my
life my mind was seldom strongly actu-
ated by busineiss motives.
It was near the end of the first three
months of her service with the Orin of
Gunner & Waxle that on�. evening she
and I were detained unuaually late at
the office. As she was getting ready to
leave I ventured to do what I had re-
solved on a dozen times before, and aid:s
ing from the
within easy
ill I grasped
shinned my FOI SALE.—The undersigned offers
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
'PARK FOR SALE.—For Sale a choi ce well
.12 improved Farm, containing 160 acres. Would
take a small Town, City or Fenn property in part
payment. Terms very easy. For further par-
ticulars apply to R. CORLEY, Belgraie P. 0.
1015
'LIAM FOR SALE.—For sale, a good 100 acre
X farm on ti e Town Line between Hullett and
"MeKillop, about six miles from geaforth. One
of the best farms in the county. Apply to WM.
N. McatICHAEL, Constance. 998-tt
-DUMPING LOTS FOR SALE.—The undo
_EY signed his a number of fine building Late
on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low
anices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON,
908
11
sr
sur
pal
OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—For sale,
that comfortable dwelling house on James'
eet, Seater h, (lot 35, Beattie and Stark's
vey,) recen y occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For
ticulan ap ly to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth.
997
ri 001) FAR
Townshi
Concession, c
Stumps, in a
no it good bui
never-failihg
to markets, wi
directions.
forth P. 0.
I FOR SALE.—For sale, in th(
o/ Hibbert, Lot 29, on the 8ta•
ntaining 100 acres. It is free of
iFh state of cultivation, and has
dings. There is an abundance of
ater, qi)d the farni is convenient
h gravel roads running n all
pply to WM. EBERITART, Sea-
990-tf.
FARM. IN 0
acres bei
of Grey, withi
churches and
sels and Ethel
state of cultiv
failing spring
ply to ISAAC
brook P. 0.
FARM FOI
128 acre,
10.. Ninety a
bon ; the ren
EY FOR SALE.—For sale, 100
g Lot 15 on the 13th concession
1 half a mile of stores, postoffice,
ehool, and five miles from Brus-
sixty acres cleared and in a good
tion, a good orchard and neve'
n the place and good timber. Ale-
CRRY, on the premises or Oran -
964x4 -t. f.
SALE IN MORRIS.—For sale,
, being lots 24 and 25, concession
res are in a good state of cultiva-
minder is well timbered. Good
barn and shed- and a comfortable log house on
the premises.
farm. It is fl
same distance
places; schoo
MURRAY, le
ton P. 0.
A spring creek runs through the
•e miles from Brussels, about the
from Blyth—good roads ,o both
within one mile. Apply to JAS.
28, concession —, Morris, or Wal -
993x4 tf
FARM FOR
sioa 2,
50 acres, of
well under -dr
vation. Ther
' stables, and
and pear tree
is within six
SALE.—For sale, Lot 39, Conces
e R. , Tuckersmith, containing
hich 45 are cleared, well fenced,
ined, and in a high state of culti-
is a good frame house, barn and
n orchard of apple, plum, cherry
. There is a never -failing well. It
tiles of Clinton, and three from
Brumfield, w'th a good gravel road leading to
each place. 'or further particulars apply on the
premises, or o Clinton 1'. 0. J. B. CROSSON.
989-tf.
, until within FARMfor sale hat splendid farm, Lot 9, Hayfield
• containing 86 acres of good land.
lay loam, and there is a spring;
wells of never -failing water. There
house on the fame and a frame
les Also one acre and a half of
It was then, goo orc ar . If the purchaser is desirious of
letting a laxer part of the purchase money re
loons turned main on mo tgage he can do so at a reasonable
surplus folds rate of intere t. For terms and all other partic-
if suspended apply to the proprietor on the premises.
ulnas
JOHN TAYLOR, Proprietor. 1021x4
t, when my Road, ,Ssen e
,101 isa,ed in a heap alsoe es\o,
ted to be con- is a goodt'bric
if as fast as
barn and sta
en a clothes line, seemed to beckon
every one in my directio
crowd dogged my footstep
But for that, I think,
made my escape unobser
up my mind that it wou
walk leisurely and look as
rational as possible.- I s
when a policeman rudely
from behind, and before I
Wrists were handcuffed tog
to explain matters, and
for my pains I walked res
station house and entered
drushed, bleeding and ti
sive. - Overcome ''with e
agony, I sank down upon
unconsciousness relieved --my suffer-
ings.
When I came to. myself, I was lying in
a hospital with my right leg in splints.
Gunner was sitting beside me. "Old
fellow," he said, 1"you'vei had a tough
time of it. But don't coMplain, for it's
a big piece of luck, and 0 came not a
minute too soon." .
The revelation that foil wed. gave me
such a surprise that I ha' e never quite
recovered from its effects . I had been
found in a half-dazecl c ndition at the
station house on the even ng of my ar-
rest, by Montgomery, w o satisfied the
presiding justice of my nnocence, aud
had me conveyed at once to a hospital.
I was suffering from a f acture of the
right levand from nun erous bruises.
Gunner had called at ou office on his.
way to the 'wedding.
reading the mail a gen
and inquired in a, confide
had employed a young
name of Frankincense:
affirmative answer he as
tell all he knew about he
n the
. "I
needs
off a
sined
d to
what
z had
and
to' as-
start -
idiot !
•ed up
ut be -
. A Curious TIARAIS FOR SALE.—That valuable farm
persistently. .being North half of Lot 29, Concession 6,
XloI could. have outrbrItisiidoinno.Nsvhfircahtuthhere is a good frame barn and
good u abbeiaeri fnagrmorcbhaed ,
ed. I made good wells, tic. Aelsootthisaei
d be best to South half of Lot 28, Concession 5, Morris,
innocent and
whichthereis'a good new frame house and ("reed
rbaemveillaa,ren.of Both of- farms are adjoining
-as doing so, t ,ealilnd ‘evebeicret; respect
embraced me first-class farms. Tern'ie easy
knew it my made known on application to E. E. WADE, or
eing clubbed
003
PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. O.
ther. I tried .._ . _ ____ ____._ _______
c)nes ACRE FARM FOT SALE.—A first-class
gnedly to the esd/V Fa, in for Sale in the township of Turn -
a felon's cell,
oroughly pas-
•citement and
the floor, and
No, it Was net a pleasant thing
and it would occasion deley._ Th
no time to be lost. •
"Ah !" I thought as I stood tre
to do,
re was
bling
on the cold carpet "I put or a pair
of Montgomery'." Hastily closing the
door,. I ran to the wardrobe an took
down the best Pair I could find. _ How
big they looked ! But anything would
do; yes, anything would do. ,I thrust
my feet into them and was disma ed to
find thae they did not come thro igh at
the other end. No, 'Montgomery's pan-
taloons were too long—a foot to long,
it seemed to me—and so large tin t they
hung down in folds about my limbs.
Their girth, too, was so great th t when,
Gunner stood bv the b
nervously •from oae foot to the other, as
OOD FARM FOR SALE.—ln order to close
he related these. circumstances. "I was the affairs of the estate of the late W. G.
astonished," he said, "to find out how Bankston, t e executors offer the following vary
little I really 'mew abou her." valuable 1 nds for sale. First—Norah half of
Lot , ,ession '5, township of Mortis, con -
Ile paused for a motile it and I looked Wiling 90 res. On this lot is erected a good
up at him without sayine a word, while frame harn with stone foundation, good orchard,
a confused succession of houghts darted well and pi mp. Nearly all. cleared, and is on
the gravel oad closely adjoining the village of
through 'my mind with liable one, is well
berry, in th
54 and 55 ir
acres, 150 el
•County of Huron, being Lots-. No.
the 1st Concession, containing 200
>mad and in a good state of culti-
%ration. Th re is a first-chiss orchard, a geed
and a bank barn 80 by 48 feet with
under it. The fan» is situated one-
om the aravel road leading from
Wroxeter to Brussels, 5 miles from \Vroxeter and.
six from Bei ssels. Terms easy. For particulars
apply to J. OWA:N, Wroxeter,. or to ROBERT
MOFFAT; P •oprietoa,. on the premises. 961
SALE.—For sale, Lot 22, on the
ncession of Stanley, containing 100
cleared, and in a good state of cul -
balance is well timbered with herd -
frame house
stone stable
half mile fr
GREAT
FARM FO
2nd C
acres, over
Mention ; th
wood. Theie is a large brick house, good trame
and stables, and ell necessary build -
is a good orchard, and two never -
It is within six miles of Clinton,
eaforth, and three from Bnicefield,
avel.roads leading to each place.
mient. It will be sold eheap. and on
Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3,
o Brucetield. P.O. JOHN GILMOUR.
100141.
barns, sheds
ings. Ther
failing wells
eight from
with good g
School cone
easy terms
Stanley, or
JULY 29, 1887.
887
Always to theFront.
REDUCTION SALE.
Post Office
For the month of JULY we have decided to give BIG DRIVES in
Prints and Ginghams, Dress Goods, Mus-
• * lins, Lawns, Laces, Embroideries,
Parasols, &c.
FARM F la SALE.—The subscriber offers his
' excel] iit 1e5 acre farm for sale. It is situ-
ated on Concession 6, Grey, being Lot S and
west part o Lot 9. There is about 100. acres
V h ile he was cleared. Tl e buildines are good. Two barns
with stone btabling, measure 45x5e feet,. and 34
leman: entered x 55 feet, 4espectively. Theie are two frame
tial tone if we dwelling hoases, a young orchard of 111 acres,
woman of the n,nd all the .onveniences. There is a never -fail-
ing spring creek on the place. Possession could
n receiving an
ed Gunner to
Special Bargains all over the House.
Stock Must be Reduced before Stocktaking
dside, shifting
be given at iny time, The farm is 41 miles from
Brussels an 1 is in a splendid locality, -,near to
rchool, chu &c. For price, term, eta,rap-
.
ply to the e ropnetor on the premises. JOI,N
SMITH, PrOpre tor. 1021-4
J. L. SMITH,
Staple cf Fancy Dry Goods Store
the rapidity of
lightning.
"Well," continued Gu ner, "he took
out his card, scribbled a ew lines on the
back, handed it to me, a d walked out.
Since then I have bee devoting all
my time not occupied with my atten-
tion to.you, to an infix) taut investiga-
tion."
,,
.aNTha' t is the result p1 it ?" I asked.
Leaning forward, whi e a sickly smile
stole over his features, e said :
"Oar copyist is a pr fessional shop-
lifter !"
An Ox 13—oiled Whole.
An experiment, rare, 'f not unpreced-
ented, was tried on Jub lee Day at Liss,
a village en the London ncl Southwest-
ern•railway in Hampshi .e. It consisted
in boiling a bullock wh le, in addition to
one roasted the evening before. . A hole
dug in the ground :was built over with
bricks. Into the latter was built a tank,
arid into the tank was I were& the car -
Vase, placed within a ea e formed by iron
bkrs, to whicll chains were attached.
Pulleys from a Scaffold ng immediately
above raised and. lowere the ox, while
the head and carcase were sewn iiirs
separately in strong anvas. • Carrots
Ni;ere boiled with it, ncl potatoes eu-
closed in bags, making iallons of soup.
The fat was removed from the carcase
before boiling. At -5.30 p.M. the carcase,
which had been boil -d about seven
hours, was 'raiSed fron the tank, two
bands s!ilaying 1"God ave the Queen"
.and "Rule Britannia" so the scaffolding
above. It was- placed n a large bier -
like vehicle and caraied on the shoulders
of twelve men to -the b oth where it was
to becut up; the bands playing in front.
A beautifhl wreath and flags were placed
over the �x, arid the ge tlernen who gave
the bullock, the butch r, and an assis-
tant,ewere borne along with it over the
heads of the crowd. The meat was pro-
nounced excellent, an was certainly
well cooked. The hug knife and fork
. used On this occasion were especially
manufactured for the p rpose in the vil-
lage.—London Times.
Brussels.
fenced an
For prices
eels P. 0.,
or JAMES
County.
his farm is a v
in a good sta of cultivation.
nd terms apply toos. Kieeee, Brus-
IENRY JENNINGS, let° '.a Square P.O.,
SMITH, Maple Lodge P.O., Middlesex
'868
GENTLEMEN, A.T ENTION
Eyes Front ! Qui k March!
TO W. D. B11.IGHT S
TIARM F R -SALE.—Six thousand three hun.11 -
dred noltars will. buy Lot 23, Concession 9,
McKillop, belonging to Thompson Morrison. It
is situated ve miles from Seaforth, on a gravel
road, and iathin half a !laic of grist mill, saw
mill, two s ores; post office and telegraph office,
blacksmith shop and wagon shops, scheol, Pres-
byterian_ , rei Methodist churches, near frame
barns and stables, well watered, and has been in
pasture th last four years; 80 acres cleared
and 20 of rood hardwood bush. Possessionand
title given 1st of January next, as the owner is
living in 1) kota. _Apply to JoHN C. MORRI-
SON, Win hrop.P. 0, 1015-tf
FARM a OR SALE.—The undersigned offers
for s 100 acres, being north half of Lot
10, Conces ion 3, Tuckersmith, L. R. Se 2A. miles
from Kipp m and the same from llensall. Sonic
money req ared to be paid down and the balance
on mortga re payments to suit purchasea This
farm is we I fenced and in a good state of culti-
vation and a splendid wheat farm. It hap a com-
fortable log house, a frame barn and stable and
a never failing spring. Also a good orchard and
a variety of small fruit. There are five acres of
bush, also stones on the ground for the fun -
dation of a house, For further particulars: ap-
ply to the proprietress on the remiees. MRS.
CLU1014-t. f.TTEN, Kippcn la 0. •
Popular Clothing and Ge
House, Campbell's Block,
ts Furnishing
1./LA.Ii\T
STIR,
&E' QITII
Some of the finest SUMMER SUITINGS in the county; prices cheap or
dear, to suit your pockets and your tastes. A spl ndid selection of the very
Choicest Cloths of all kinds to choose from. Havie a practical knowledge of
the business, and doing all my own cutting, I can guarantee satisfaction as to
FIT and workmanship.
GENTS' FURNISHINGS. --We h
Furnishings as can be found in the county.
HATS AND CAPS —Our Hats and Caps show for themselves.
We pay particular attention to this department.
ti Give us a call, whether you buy or not. It won't cdst anything, and you
may make money by it. -
Remember Campbell's Block, Campbell & 13rig1it's Old Stand, Opposite the
Royal Hotel, Seaforth.
ve as n
ce a stock of Gents'
We want your trade, and will do our best to
secure it, by selling
all goods in our line, which consists of a Nu
assortment of everything ustalle kept in e
first-class country store.
Dry Goods, Readyrnacle Clothing,
atFatehsehi°GicOset.eNriessis,biTe
Iachine Oils,
era:es ,
Boots and Shoes, Harvest
Hardware, castor Oils,
Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black,
FaRM F OR SALE. --The subscriber offers for
- sale his valuable farm in the Township of
Gray, con prising Lots 6 and 7, on the 11th Con-
cession of said Township. This fano contains
200 acres and is within 1 and miles of the
thriving v liege of BrusselsaWith a good gravel
road leadi g thereto. About 150 acres are clear-
ed, free fr ni stuinps, and in it good state of cul-
tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This
farm is articularly well fenced, nearly the
whole of he fences being straight, and. having
been erec ed in 18e5 6. On the premises there
is a comf rtable log dwelling house, and a good
frame bari, with stone stabling undirneath, in
which there is a well with abundant supply of
excellent kvater: There is likewise a 11eW frame
iinplement house, 40x20 feet, \veil floored above
and below, and neatly sided and painted. There
are 22 aer a in fall vheat sown noon summerIa will be sold on very easy terms of pay-
ment. Fr particulars apply to the proprietor,
JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Cb., Cede -
rich. ae64f.
11 OUS ' IN SEAFORTH FOR SALE—For ,tale
th comfortable residence now occupied by
the undeSsigned. It contains seven rooms and
summer itchen, and hard and soft water, and
is withi two -minutes walk of Main Sareet.
Apply to 1. UGH GRIEVE. 10164.
W. D. BRIGHT.
DUNCAN & ITJNCAN
Paints and Oils.
Just received a consignment of etaen
ard Binding 'Twine, as good as any in
the market.
Gall and see. No trouble to show
goods.
I
Will not adopt the practice now in vogue of so niauy busineas notices to advertise
falsehoods, as a man expecting to prosper in hus'ness by such means might as
well expect a house built on an iceberg to stand tile test cif the present warm
weather. Facts, solid, double -distilled facts, will tell ever Y time, and to the fact
1
that we do not practice the habit of straining the truth, either behind the counter
or through the columns of the newspapers, do we attribute years of business pros-
perity in your midst. Now going on the
'ae
Great Summer Clearing Sale
OF
JOSEPH MORROW.
WROXETER, MILLS,
Alexander L. Gibson
Begs to announce to the public that he has cvli
silenced to operate the
Bummer -Millinery, Dress Goods Dry Goods, Gents'
Furnishings, Clothi
At a great reduction below our usual low prices.
Three Hundred Pieces of cheap Print --real bea
466111,
WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY'
And that he will be prepared to give good val
in
•
FULL CLOTHS,
TWEEDS,
UNION TWEEDS,
FLANNELS,
PLAIDINGS,
WINGEYS,
And Varieties in
STOCKINg YARNS,
uties ; special line of seamless
hosiery ; Muslins in great quantities and fine quality; Corsets; &c. A visit will
repay any person wanting real cheap Dry Good , &c., during summer sale to
visit
DUNCAN& DUIRICAN'S.
OAK HALL
CLOTHING AND GE.NTS' Ft4NISH
Custom Carding, Splaning an.d Palling
Promptly Attended to,
NG HOUSE
Parties fram a distance will, as far as ixaeible,
have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, mid au
he has put the Mill into Good Working Geier
and employs none but Efficient Workmen,
All Work is Warranted.
REMEMBER THE WROXETER
ALEX. L. GIBSON,
Proprietor,
SEAFORTH PUMP WORKS.
In returning thanks to my many customers
for their patronage since conimeneing businete
in Seaforth, 1 would add that in order to supply
the demand for
PUMPS CIS TERNS eZe,
that I have put in Steam Power and more new
machinery, and can now do ray Work quicker
and better, and as I use none but the best ma
terial I can get, and do as good work as I lairiw
how, I hope to merit a contaruanee of your pat-
ronage. CUSTOM PLANING AND . HAND
SAWING A SPECIALITY.
N. CLUFF.
P. S.—I would be pleased to receipt all tbeaa
counts of the past and previous years. Mast
have money. • 9664,1.
Charlesworth & -
Brownell,
Wholesale and Retail
G-..htioc=zs,
SEAFORTH, — ONT.
s Teas a Specialty, Jobbed at Whole-
sale Prices in quantities.
Great bargains will be offered in the Clothing and .;ents' Furuishing Department,
where we are clearing out our large stock of Sul imer Coats at prices way down
upon the Swanee Riber. Also Straw Hats tit for my occasion, from a wedding
to a huckleberry picnic party, awful cheap. ifine line of Cheap Suits, well made
and trimmed. Summer Underwear, Light Shade Ties, White and Colored Shirts,
Readynnade Clothing, all at a great reduction from our ordinary prices.
The Grocery Department
Is well stocked with Choioe Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Rice, Spice and Coal Oil.
bargains, and highest price given in trade for Butter and Eggs.
Duncan & Duncan Seaforth.
Cliaticucrili Brownell,
One door north of Post Office.
STAR MILLS,
LOT 23, CONCESSION 16,
Five Miles from Ethel Station, G.T.R.
MATHESON dis5 Co.,
PROPRIETORS.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Pine, Hemlock, Ash, EIm,afld
Other Lumber.
A LARGE STOCK 0? —
FLOORING, JOISTING, SHINGLES,
AND LATH ON HAND.
T. J. HEPBURN, Manager,
Cranbrook P. 0,
ielatf
Division Court Notice.
The Office of the Second
Division Court, County of Huron. will be feud
open every lawful day et the residence ef John
Beattie, Goderieh Street west, frem 10 0'004 2'
m. until 4 o'cloel( p. ni., and ever:. thing ea be
done that is possible in the innaest of Suitoa.
Telephone communiaation in tat office.
Any amount of Money to 1,01/3 cm geed prof;
erty, farm or town, at the very leweet rate' t
interest, and terms of paymeet made to Saa
borrowers.
JOHN BEATTIE, Clerk.
960tf
ST. JAMS' HOTEL,
TORONTO.
SHARP & BRIGHAM
3ig (Form erly of 811,p, ,i3eoforth,
PROPRIETORS.
TIS Hotel, which asituated directly ereegie
the Union Station, has recently been real
and refurnished throughthit, and is now ova!)
the best and most comfortable hotels in the eiti
ShrEvery possible attention paid to guelabere
charges moderate.
es
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