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• THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
GREAT REDUCTION SALE.
DEACON SPRING'S littTLE.
BY LEIGH WIC-133TE1.
" Now, Frank, don't forget the ox -
chain at the blacksmith'"
"He won't be there; he'll be at the
fair," growled Frank.
Everyone's there," added Joe.
"Mr. Smith is not one to neglect his•
business for a cattle show," answered
the father, austerely. He took out his
watch and studied it, and then went
on:
" I shall expect to see you back by
three o'clock, boys. That will give you
all the time you need."
"Yes, sir, snswerecl both boys; and
then a jerk at the reins started Jerry off
with a bound that nearly sent Joe into
the back of the cart. As he recovered
his balance he ejaculated:
"1 say, you needn't kill me, if you.
are mad !"
It was the second day of the county
fair at Rockland—only a couple of miles
from the Spring farm—and. here were
Frank and Joe Spring being sent off
with a load of potatoes to Perryville,
quite in another direction!
As they turned out into the main road
they saw a procession of teams approach-
ing them.
"Good gracious !" said Frank, "we've
got to meet all that grinning crowd!"
" Hullo! called out a boy frora the
first wagon, " ain't you going the wrong
way ?!''
He drew up his horse, and Frank
felt" obliged to stop too, while he an-
swered
"Think you're going to have a good
time, don't you?"
The two seats of this vehicle were
loaded with boys big and little, all in a
state of broad satisfaction.
"Why didn't you wait and go to -day?"
went on the driver.
"Say, is it fun ?" came from the back
seat.
Without waiting for answers, the
poured out questions and remarks till
Frank stemmed the tide by asking:
Whose team you got ?I'
Ours," said a round-faced boy on
the front seat.
" Pa's took the first prize on yearlings,
and he's so pleased he said Bob and me
might take any one we lyanted over to
the racing to -day."
"Let's go in and start her up,', sug-
gested Joe.
"Oh' we haven't time to fool around
to -day," returned Frank, "besides, I've
thought of something else to do. Come
eon and I'll tell you." And he etarted
back toward the wagon. 'As Joe follow-
ed he stumbled over something n the
ground which neither of them 'hisd no-
ticed before.
"Why, here's a chain," he exciaimed,
'that looks like ours! We'll ,t4Ice it
along, anyway. It'll serve the old fellow
right for leaving it out in this way."
Frank came back and. bent o'ver the
chain. "Look here," he said, picking
up a chip that was stuck in the grhund ;
gis ox
,n that
le show
I
" Yes, a.na we ought tolbe there now,"
said Bob, reaching over and giving the
reins a twitch - and off, they whirled,
while Frank and Joe kept on their
way. • I
The country seemed to be turning out
en masse. Every description of vehicle
was in line. Here were farm wagons by
the dozen, each containing a whole fam-
ily, from grandfather (loam to the baby,
while one cart -horse jogged patiently on
between the shafts ; then! dashed along
a shining buggy with butl one occupant,
drawn by a pair of glossy bays. Now
came a buckboard, in 'Which at two
men evidently ready for niay amount of
hard betting. •Several bicycles flashed.
by ; then—most interesting of all -a
man on Horseback passed, leading a
carefully blanketed, high-stepping horse,
-who bore the name " Faithful " in em-
broidered letters on one side of the
blanket.
" One of the racers !" exclaimed the
boys in a breath.
From many parties came recognition.
" Taken a Wize for them potatoes,
Joe?" said a good-natured farmer,
"Is this the way to Rockland Park?"
mocked that hateful Jones boy.
" Have you entered your horse ?"
called a stranger.
and he read, " Deacon• Spr
chain." ,
"That's what pa meant by say
Mr. Smith would never let a eat
interfere with his business, I guess.
Isn't -that a joke ?"
They lifted the heavy chain into the
cart, and then, getting in, Frank started
Jerry on.
"Here, where are you going ?" said
,
Joe.
"I'll tell you. We've come over real
fast, and there's •Ilenty of timand I
don't see anything to hinder oar; going
by the fair grounds."
"So we pan," said Joe, in delight.
"Pa didn't say a word about which road
we should take." 1
"Get along there Jerry," shouted
Frond, in -great good spirits. i" The
gate will be open, and we can ledk in a
minute."_ Jerry seemed to understand,
and tore along the road, the chain hang-
ing out of the cart and clanking nierrily
as they jolted on.
At the fair grounds the exci ement
was at high pitch. The attendanbe had
been great the first day, but it w48 way
up among the thousands to -day; The
huge crowd swayed and jostled and
pushed, sometimes in one direction,
sometimes in another, as attractians of-
fered. Who can adequately describe
the fascinations of a cattle show I The
exhibits of wonderful pumpkinsl, won-
derful bedquilts, and wonderful r °eters;
the mysterious tents alluring soot ms by
thrilling posters to penetrate their se-
crets! Here was a balloon eiletaely fill-
ing under the intent eyes of a ring of
small boys. Here stood a yoke ot mam-
moth oxen groomed to a velvety gloss by
their proud owner, whom you would
find ready to give you their whole his-
tory from. the day of their birth.
In addition to the regulardinner
tents, the, vendor of peanuts was
there; likewise the vendor of " riz "
doughnuts, of prize candy, and of pop-
corn. You might buy the best whip in
the world for fifty cents, and. try the
snap into the bargain." How tlie farm
Jehus made the air whistle all the day
long ! Did you need handkerchiefs?
Here were "real silk," " three lor a
quarter !" Hand -organs, band a of sing-
ers, the " file " rooster, all vied to make
the air melodious. . 1
But everything had given war now to
interest in the racing, and the only
thriving trade was driven by the Eeller
of programmes. The grand stand was
filled to the brim, and a dense crowd
pressed against the railing all around the
course. The bicycle race was over, the
walking match had been decided, and it
was time for the first trotting match.
There were six entries on the card • but
at the sound of the bell from the judge's
stand only four contestants appeared.
The jockeys, in their gay caps and coats,
wheeled into line, every eye intent for
the signal. It is given. They are off.
No! The bell cla-ngs ; back they must
come for a new start.
Frank and Joe Spring drew up before
the gate just as the first race wa.s called.
The gate was at the southern end of the
oval course, and the boys could just see
the eager horses in front of the judge's
stand on its eastern side. The gate-
keeper held up a warning hand.
" You can't go in. No one can dross
the course till after this heat." I
- "We don't want to go in," answered
Joe, straining his eyes to see the start.
"They're off fair this time I" he ex-
claimed, excitedly.
The trotters were out of si
then round the curve they s
ing toward the gate.
"I declare, said Frank, savagely,
" I can't , stand this !" And he gave
Jerry a cut that sent them spin-
ning by the procession ata rapid rate,
laughter, cries of " You'll win !" "I'll
bet on you !" following them till they
_. struck into a cross -road, where they
were soon out of sight.
Jerry was far from being a handsome
horse. He was thin, and had clumsy
legs; also he had a way of putting his
ears forward which made him look like
a mule. Still, he could get over the
ground very fast, and the boys usually
enjoyed. a drive behind him. But to-
day they were so absorbed in their wrongs
that . they left him to follow his own
gait when once they were clear of the
crowd.
" If fathet wouldn't let us go to -day I
do think he might have taken us with
him yesterday for a little while," said
Frank.
" Ile had to go, you know," said Joe.
" Of coerse he didn't care anything
about it."
" I don't believe there's another fel-
low in Rockland who isn't there to -day,"
went on Frank. " I declare, Ithink it's
a shame. Our bull there, too."
" Well, there's no urie growling," said
Joe, philosophically. j" We ain't there,
and we can't get there:"
"Father's so striet.'
" That's why we're such good boys,"
chuckled Joe.
Frank could not refrain from laughing.
"-Yes," he responded, " and it's why
we're SO well known."
Deacon Spring's boys were well known,
but, alas! not for geedness. As some
one had summed it up, " They're about
as full of the Old Nick as they could be
and live." Their Mischief, however,'
was purely "for fun ;" there was noth-
ing malicious in it; and everybody
liked them, especially when they were
playing their pranks an some one else!
The old ladies of the town cleclared_that
they took after their mother.
" Martha, was a lively, snapping kind
of a girl," they said, "up to 'most any-
thing." The deacon had been a faithful
father; he had not spared the rod; yet
he never went up te town without ex-
pecting some one to beckon him aside,
while it was whispered in his ear,
Something kinder queer's happened
'clown here, and I didn't know but what
your boys could. tell something about
it."
It was hardly to be wondered at,
therefore, that the censcientious Deacon
—a true descendant of the stern old
Puritans ---felt it his duty to keep them
away from the possihilities offered by a
cattle show.
The Clanking cart whirled
and place, just grazing Yel
On Jerry went, approachin
great ,.bounds.- Nearer,
close on his wheels. The
behind, and unconscious
little, those great cart-wh
threatening. In that in
who had now somewhat
faculties, guided Jerey i
track. How the hearts
thrilled then ! They wer
were safe! The rush, the
up behind them. Joe lo
see that Yellow was passi
was right upon them; t
horse's nose. He fairly y
citement ; and Jerry, gathering him-
self together, gave one final leap and
passed, the judge's stand just one length
ahead!
The thunder of • applaulie that broke
forth, the clapping, atomising, and way -
followed by a
ect of the con -
drooping ears
Into the sec -
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,
low's wheels.
g Red Cap in , FARM
FOR SALE.—For Sale, a choice well
nearer—now in improved Farm, containing 150 acres. Would
ockey looked take a small Town, City or Farm property in part
y swerved a iculars apply to R. CORLEY, Belgrai e P. 0.
payment. Terms very early. For further par -
els looked so 1015
Artist Frank;
recovered his
to the inside
of both boys
ahead, they
clamor, swept
ked back to
g Red Cap—
ere came his
Iled in hiaex-
ing of handkerchsefs, was
roar of laughter at the as
queror, now standing wit
and dejected mien.
"Why. I believe it's a
ule !" shout-
ed someone. And then ihere was an-
other roar of laughter. 'the animal was
quickly surrounded by a group of men,
prominent among whom were the
jockeys, now restored to equanimity by
the announcement from thje judge's stand
that -the race would be tried again.
"Three cheers for Deacon Spring's
mule!" came. unexpectedly from the
crowd, bringing the boy's down from
their exaltation to the
that it was time that
home.
In a moment they s,
ward the gate, followed by a chorus of
cheers, laughter, and exclamations, such
as :
"Well, I swan, it is
horse!"
Them Spring boys, o
"Too bad the Deacon ain't here !"—
till they were finally out of sight, and
the calling of the next race put them out
of mind.
"1 telliyou what, if Jerry had had
one of these gigs behind him, he'd have
left themall out of sight !" said Frank,
still excited.
" I -I'm ! Let's ask pa to get one,"-taid
Joe, drily.
" Oh ! Pa ! Of couree he'll hear of
this." Frank's voice grew subdued.
"poodness! won't he
Fortune favored them
ever. Mr. Spring was a
bor's when they reached
remembrance
they were at
ere turned to-
eacon Spring's
course !"
ht now .;
pt, corn-
_
" Red cap r red cap !" erie fFrank.
"Yellow for me," answered Joe. As
the wild group passed them Je ry start-
ed and pricked up his ears so spiritedly
that it was a, pity the boys were too
intent on .the retreating 'ewers to see
him.
Out cf ;sight they go; then after a
moment round the curve come the strain-
ing horses on the home stretoh. Yes !
Red Cap leads. Ah! they are neck to
neck as they whirl by the gate. to!
The boy § reachediPerryville in good
season, finding it almost deserted, and
after delivering the Potatoes they drove
on to the blacksneith's. The smithy
doors were shut, and bore a placard
which read, " Gone, to the Cattle Show."
" There !" said Feank,striutnphantly,
"1 knew he wouldn't be here."
Joe was _prowling about the building,
and called, Here's a window open;
let's get in."
Frank came around and peered over
his brother's shoulder into the shadows
within. The forge stood black and sul-
len, unaccustomed to such idleness.
there goes yellow ahead.
e hopping !"
hat night, how -
way at a neigh -
home, and on
his return was actnally so much absorb-
ed in his own thoughts that for once he
forgot to enquire at jus v. hat moment
they had -arrived; nor d d their mother
seem to deem it necessary to inform
him.
But Nemesis was on t
next morning, as Fra
WARM FOR SALE.—For sale a good 100 acre
X farm on the Town Line between Hullett and
Meltillop, about six miles from Seaforth. One
of the best farms in the county. Apply t� WM.
MI
N. MeCHAEL, Constance. 998-tf
" Hurrah ! he has won the inside
tracts. Yes, yes ! he has beaten !"
Joe tossed his cap up in the air, while
Frank quieted Jerry, who was trembling
in every limb. "We must -Wait for just oille more,"
he said. "1 knoNV Red Cap'11 win next
time."
eir track. Tne
k was chopping
wood out under the shed, Joe came rush-
ing in upon him with
starting out of his -head.
Frank !" he whispe
is at the door asking for
Frank dropped his ax
mation of alarm.
" We must keep out
said, and fled to the bar
Joe followed him up int
concealed by the hay, ti
ther developments:-
" What can he want?'
after a prolopged silenc
I
"I'll bet on Yellow every time," said
Joe, emphatically: The minutes drag-
ged away. "We must go," aid Frank,
"if they don't start righted."
"Oh, theY're getting read'Joe an-
swered, eagerly. " I can see therremov-
ing about up there."
"Hadn't we better "—began Frank,
but the bell struck ; he could not tear
himself away from the faseinatine spot.
After several fidse starts,' the horses
were off again. As they came in sight
the boys were eo absorbed they did not
realize that Jerry was lifting first one ,
foot ad then another, and S4aking his
head in excitement as great as their
own. But they were suddeely roused,
for ehen the shouting, phinging mass
came opposite them, Jerey gave one
bound that took him through the gate
right into the midst of the racers.
It was a wonder that the boys were
not both thrown out of the cart; but
somehow they manaked to held on while
Jerry, putting • his ears ferward and
snorting defiance, tore' along heedless of
the curses and execrations that Red Cap,
Yellow, asid the otherJockeYs showered
upon him. It • was only . by a Miracle
thatJerry 'escaped a smash-up, for Prank
was too paralyzed to do anything but
helplessly, clutch -the rein'while the
calls of :` Wheel out!" "Holl back that
brute !" were powerless ne ronse him
from the nightmare whiel seemed to
oppress him. As they passe the stand
and started on the seeond' " If -mile Jer-
ry was third and gaining. e great still-
ness -fell upon the crowd. E •ery instant
they expected a crash. Poo • Joe closed
his" eyes to shut out that g at sea of
frightened faces,. all seeming to say,
" You're going to be`killed you're go-
ing to be killed !"
But a tremendous shout went up.
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—The uude
signed has a number of fine building Lets
on Goderich and James Streets for sale, 0,t low
prices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON,
908
11 OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—For sale,
that comfortable dwelling house on James'
street, Seaforth, (lot 36, Beattie end Stark's
survey,)-recentle occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For
particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seeforth.
997
his eyes almost
ed, "Red Cap
father !" •
with an excla,-
rtOOD FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, in the
1.31- Township of Hibbert, Lot 20, on the 8tb
Concession, containing 100 acres. It is free of
stumps, in a high state of cultivation, and has
no it good buildings. There is an abundance of
never -failing water, and the fann is coneenient
to markets, with gravel roads running n
all
directions. Apply to WM. EBERHAR , Sea -
forth P. 0. 9 -tf.
FARM IN GREY FOR SALE.—For sale, 100
acres being Lot 15 on the 13th concession
of Grey, within half a mile of stores, poetoffice,
churches and school, and five miles froni Brus-
sels and Ethel, sixty acres cleared and in, a good
state of Cultivation, a good orchard and nevei
failing spring on the place and good timber. Ap-
ply to ISAAC CURRY, on the premises or gran -
brook P. 0. 9.64xi
. FARM FOR SALE IN MORRIS.—Fr sale,
128 acres, being lots 24 and 25, coecession
10. Ninety acres are in a good state of cultiva-
tion; the remainderis well timbered., Good
barn and sheds and a comfortable log 'Muse on
the premises. A spring creek runs throtigh the
farm. It is five miles from Brussels, about the
same distance from Blyth—good roads to both
places; school within one mile. Apply to JAS.
MURRAY, let 28, concession —, Morris, or Wal-
ton P. 0. 993x4 ti
FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 39, Conces
sion 2, L. R. S, Tuckersmith, containing
50 acres, of which 46 are oleared, well fenced,
well under -drained, and in a high state of culti-
vation. There is a ' good frame house, been and
stables, and an orchard of apple, plum, cherry
and pear trees. There is.a, never -failing well. It
is within six miles of Clinton, and three from
Brucefield, with a good gravel road leading to
eagh place. For further particulars apply on the
premises, or to Clinton P. 0. J. B. CHOWN.
---
FARMS FOR SALE.—That valuable farm
being North half of Lot 39, Concession 6,
Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and
outbuildings, frame house, good bearing orchard,
good wells, &c. Also that valuable farm being
South half of Lot 28, Concession 5, Morris, on
which there is a. good new frame house and good
frame barn. Both of those tams are adjoining
the village of Brussels, and are in every respect
first-class farms. Terms easy, and which will be
made knownion application to E. E. WADE, or
PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963
f the way," he
. Breathlessly
the loft, where,
ey awaited fur -
whispered Joe,
" Oh, gracious ! I do 't kno‘v !"
"Perhaps he's come tio complain of us
for spoiling the race," s ggested Joe.
"Oh, what will fa her say? He'll
never get over it—neve
Just then they hea d voices below,
and listened with all th ir might: ,
"It certainly can't di any harm for
me to just look at the horse, sin, even if
you have no idea of sell ng.
The boys gave each o her a simultane-
ous pinch of understan ing.
"No," Mr: Spring r spondecl courte-
ously. "1 have no o jection to your
seeing Jerry,- but pleas understand that
he's just what I need, and I don't.care
to sell."
" Hookey ! Pa don' know now what
he wants him for," was Frank's ejacula-
tion.
The boys were just o er Jerry's stall,
and by looking throug the cracks could
see the two men stand ng below them.
They hardly dared to reathe lest they
should be discovered.
AUGUST 5, 1887.
The stranger was fe
legs.. "1 tell you," he
ingly, "the way he go
yesterday was a cautio
train hini for a little w
him a first-class trotte
"What ?" exclaim d. the Deacon.
"What did you say My horse was
never on the race cour
" Wasn't, eh? We
not !",
"No, indeed. Yo
horse, sir."
• " What ! Aren't y
and haven't you got t‘
The Deacon start
understand. The j
"You didn't know
tell you"—then folio
of Jerry's exploit.
The stranger was evidently under the
impression that his hearer would be
made immensely proud by the recital,
and wound up by saying: -
" And now, sir, isn't it a pity -for a
horse like that to speed his life at farm
work ?"
Deacon Spring had.been utterly silent
all this. tinse, but he now said, in a
concentrated voice, tliat the boys well
knew :
"1 would sooner p
Jerry's head than le
any such nefarious pu
pose. I wish you go
ling of Jerry's
went on, admir-
over the course
L. Why, let me
rile and I'd make
.7)
_
e in his life !"
1, I should think
've mistaken the
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.
Special Bargains all over the House.
'Always to theFrott,
Post Office Store.
Stock Must be Reduced before Stocktaking
200 i
ACRE FARM rOT SALE,—A first-class
Farm for Sale n the township of Turn -
berry; in the County of Huron, being Lots No.
54 and 65 in the 1st Concession, containing 200
acres, 150 cleared and] in a good state of culti-
vation. There is a first-class orchard, a good
frame house 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 from
Wroxeter to 13russels, 5 miles from Wroxeter and
six from Brussels. Terms easy, For particulars
apply to J. COWAN, Wroxeter„ or to ROBERT
MOFFAT, Proprietor, on the premises. 9(31
_
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
barns, sheds and stables, and all necessary build-
ings. There is a good orchard, and two never -
failing wells. It is within six miles of Clinton,
eight from Seaforth, and three from Brucefield,
with good gravel roads leading • to each place.
School convenient. It will be sold cheap and on
easy terms. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3,
Stanley, or to Brueefield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR.
1001-tf.
u Deacon Spring;
a boys ?"
d. He began to
ckey went en:
bout it ? Let me
ed a vivid account
J. L. SMITH,
Staple cf Fancy Dry Goods Store
•
OOD FARM FOB, SALE.—In order to close
the affairs of the estate of the late W. G.
Hingston, the executors offer the following very
valuable lands for sale. First—North half of
Lot 30, Concession 5, -township of Morris, con-
taining 90 acres. On this lot is erected a good
frame barn with stone foundation, good orchard,
well and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on
the gravel road closely adjoining the village of
Brussels. This farm is a valuable one, is well
fenced and in a good state of cultivation.
For prices and terms apply to THOS. KELM', Brus-
sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O.,
or JAMES Smarr, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex
County. 868
t a bullet through
you have him for
pose as yon pro-
d morning." And
before the astonished jockey could real-
ize what had happ ned he was fairly
bowed off the premiss. Every moment
the boys expected the ktorm to burst upon
them, but all was s
into the barn, neithe
They waited—for
them in their hot re
GENTLEMEN, ATTENTION
••••=.•••••••••••••
Eyes Front! Quick March!
TO W. D. BRIGHT'S
We want your trade, and will do onr beet to
secure it, by selling at the lowest po. monk
all goods in our line, which eonsists of a re
assortment of everything nsuallj kept in
first-class country store.
,Dry Goocls, Readymade Clothing,
Fresh Groceries, Teas,
Boots and Shoes, Hardware,
Harvest Tools, Machine Oils,
Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black,
And Castor Oils
Paints and Oils.
Popular Clothing and Gents' Furnishing
House, Carppbell's Block,
M_A.IT\T SPop,Tai_
Some of the finest SUMMER SUITINGS in the county; prices cheap or
dear, to suit your pockets and your tastes. A splendid selection of the very
,Choicest Cloths of all kiuds to choose from. Having 4 practical knowledge of
the business, and doing all my own cutting, I can guarantee satisfaction as to
FIT and workmanship.
have as nice a stock of Gents'
Furnishings as can be found in the county.
- GENTS' FURNISHINGS.—we
FAILM FcIR SALE.—For sale, Lot 27, Conces
sion 5, Ilibberte containing 75 acres, all
cleared, well underdrained with tile, well fenced
and in a good state of cultivation. There are
on the premises a good house, a 0 -nod log barn
and frame stable. There is a splendid orchard
and a good well at the house. It is convenient
to schools and churches, and within six miles of
the town of Seaforth. It is one of the best farms
in the township and will be sold very reasonable
as the proprietor is suffering from ill health. If
not sold will be rented. Apply on the premises
or to Seaforth P. 0. MIMI AEL MURPHY, Pro-
prietor. 1024-4.1.
FARM FOR SALE—That valuable property,
known as the "Cowie Farm," being _com-
posed of Lot 12, Lake Road West, Concession,
township of Stanley, county of Huron, contain-
ing- 128 acres of first-class land, about 110 acres
under ttultivation, well fenced, balance hard-
wood bush. There is on the premises a fine
orchard with excellent fruit trees. A large earn
84 by 40 feet with stone foundation 9 feet high,
(all stables underneath,) also shed and frame
dwelling house. It is bounded on the west by
the beautiful Lake Huron. Terms easy. Pos-
session April 1st, 1888. Title Perfect. Apply
to JAMES COWIE, Proprietor; orJOHN ESSON,
Bayfield P. 0. •1024-8
-LIA'RAI FOR SALE.—Six thousand three hun-
12 dollars will buy Lot 23, Concession 9;
McKillop, belonging to Thompson Morrison. It
is situated five miles from Seaforth, on a gravel
road, and within half a mile of grist mill, saw
mill, two stores, post office and telegraph office,
blacksmith shop and wagon shops, school, Pres-
byterian awl Methodist churches, new frame
barns and stables, well watered, and has been in
pasture the last four years; 80 acres cleared
and 20 of good hardwood bush. Possession arid
title given 1st of January next, as the owner is
living in Dakota. Apply to JOHN C. MORRI-
SON, Winthrop I'. 0. 1015-tf
ill. No one came
were they called.
ours it seemed to
reat—then, as the
dinner' bell rang, Flank shook himself
out of the hay. "I'drather go in and
have it ovA: 'with," he declared, "than
stay out here another minute."
"So had .1," said Jae, anil he followed
his brother down the ladder. Their
mother stood in the door as they ap-
proached the house. ,
"Hurry, boys, and brush up," she
said ; " dinner's all on the table."
"What does it mean ?" asked Joe
when they were alon in their room.
"-1 don't know," Frank answered,
row perplexedly ;
bad, I should say
no more taciturn
dinner. As they
3rd page.)
wrinkling Up his
"something pretty
from my feelings !"
Their father was
than usual . through
(Continued o
HATS AND CAPS. --Our Hats
We pay particular attention to this department.
and Caps show for themselves.
itgr Give us a call, whether you buy or not. It won't cost anything, and you
may make money by it.
Remember Campbell's Block, Campbell & Bright's Old Stand, Opposite the
Royal Hotel, Seaforth.
Just received a consignment of Steta.
ard Binding Twine, as good as any is
the market.
Call and see. No trouble to thew
goods.
JOSEPH _MORROW,
WROXETER MILLS
Alexander L. Gibson
Begs to announce to the public that he has.00e
menced to operate the
W. D. BRIGHT.
DUNCAN & DUNCAN
Will not adopt the practice now in vogue Of
falsehoods, as a man
house
bultexpecting
i
well expect on
a
.weather. Facts, solid,
that we do not practice
or through the columns
perity in your midst.
FARM FOIL SALE.—The undersigned offers
for sale 60 acres, being north half of Lot
10, Concession 3, Tuckersmith, L. R. S., 21 miles
from liippen and the same from Hensall. Some
money required to be paid down and the balance
on,mortgage payments to suit purchaser.' This
_farm is well fenced and in a !good state of, culti-
vation and a splendid wheat farm. It has a corn•
fortable log- hOuse, a frame barn and stable and
, a never failing spring. Also a good orchard and
a variety oP small fruit. There are five acres of
bush, also stones on the ground for the foun-
dation of a house. For further particulars ap-
ply to the proprietress on the premises. MRS.
,CLUTTEN, Kippen I'. 0. 1014-t. f.
ARM FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers for
sale his valuable farm in the Township of
Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the llth Cen-
cession of said 'township. This farm contains
200 acres, and is within 1 and miles of the
thriving village of Brussels, with a good gravel
road leading thereto. About 150 acres are clear-
ed, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul-
tivation. The balanee is finely wooded. This
farm is particularly well fenced, nearly the
whole of the fences being straight, and having
been erected in 1:-.,•_•5 6. On the premises there
is a comfortable log dwelling house, and a good
frame barn, with stone stabling undi-rn'eath, in
-which there is a well with abundant supply of
excellent water. There is likewise a new frame
imPlement house, 40x26 feet, well floored above
and below, and neatly sided and painted. There
are 22 acres in fall w.heat • sown upon summer -
fallow. It will be sol.d on very easy terms of pay-
ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor,
JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Code -
rich.
an
to
prosper
iceberg
to
WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY,
And that he will be prepared to give good vral
in
so many business notices to advertise
in business by such means might as
'stand
the
test
of the present warm
FULL CLOTHS,
TWEEDS,
UNION TWEEDS,
FLANNELS,
PLAIDINGS,
WINCEYS,
• And Varieties in
double -distilled facts, will tell every time, and to the fact
the habit of straining the truth, either behind the counter
of the newspapers, do we attribute years of business pros -
Now going on the
Great Summer Clearing Sale
OF
tHOUSE IN SE AFOILTH FOR SALE.—For sale
the IN residence now occupied by
he undersigned. It contains seven rooms and
summer kitchen, and hard and soft water, and
is within two minutes walk of Main Strei4t.
Apply to HUGH GRIEVE. 1016-t. f.
Summer Millinery, Dress Goods, Dry Goods,
Furnishings, Clothing, &c.,
At a great reduction below our usual low prices.
STOCKING YARNS,
Gents'
Custom Carding, Spinning and Palling
Promptly Attended to, ,
Parties from a distance will, as far as possitie,
have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, &ado
Ise has put the Mill into Good Working Order
and employs none but Efficient Workmen,
All Work is Warranted.
REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILLS,
ALEX. L. GIBSON,
Proprietor,
Three Hundred Pieces of cheap Print—real beauties ; special line of seamless
hosiery; Muslins in great quantities and fine quality ; Corsets, &c. A visit will
repay any person wanting real cheap Dry Goods, ;&c., during summer sale to
visit ,
DUNCAN &. DUt\iCAN'S.
OAK HALL
CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHING HOUS
Great bargains will be offered in the Clothing and Gents' TFuruishing Department,
where we are clearing out our large stock of Suminer Coats at prices way dOwn
upon the Swanee Riber. Also Straw Hats fit for .any occasion, from a wedding
4
to 'a huckleberry picnic party, awful cheap. Fine line of
and trimmed. Summer Underwear, Light Shade Ties, White and
Readymade Clothing, all at a great reduction from oiir ordinary prices.
SEAFORTH PUMP WORKS.
In returning thanks to nay many eustomen
for their patronage since Commencing buslaesS
in Seaforth, I veduld add that in order to supply
the demand for
PUMPS, CISTERNS ftc
that I have put in Steam Pow& and more nes
machinery, and can now do my work quiche
and better, and as I use none but the best mi-
te rial I can get, and do as good work as I hos
how, I hope to merit a continuance of your pat
ronage. CUSTOM PLANING AND BAND
SAWING A SPECIALITY_
N. CLUFF,
P. S.—I would be pleased to receipt all these
counts of the past and previous years. Mal
have money. 9664.1.
Charlesworth
Brownell,
Wholesale and Retail
G-1Z<DCMIRS,
SEAFORTH, - - ONT.
Teas a Specialty, Jobbed at Whole
sale Prices in quantities.
C ha rie,c, wciih Brownell,
One door north of Post Office,
STAR MILLS,
LOT 23, CONCESSION IS,
G -1Z -P717-7
Five Miles from Ethel Station,G.T.R.
MATHESON &
PROPRIETORS.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Pine, Hemlock, Ash, Elm, and
Other Lumber.
A LARGE STOCK OF
FLOORING, JOISTING, SHINGIA
AND LATH ON HAND.
T.. J. HEPBURN, Manager,
Cranbrook P,0,
100
Division Court Notice,
The Office of the Second
Division Court, County of Huron, will be Jolt
open every lawful day at the residence
Beattie, Goderich Street west, from 10 o'c10..41-
m. until 4 o'clock p. m., and everything illibe
Colored Shirts, donAen:I•laantioisrm7ossribmleonieny tthoeLoilteoresntgoof4:111;
Telephone communication in the office.
Cheap Suits, well made
; eirotr3r.',fleavri1.
n13or town, at the very iowat
mratO u
interest, and terms of payment made to
t0Ps
: JOHN BEATTIE, Cleri
360tfc,
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.
ST . AMES' HOTf.1-1
T 0 f?, 0 r4 a.
SHARP & B8I0HAM1
4D (For. erly of All )1 17°04% Seaforlk
PROPRIETORS.
mins Hotel, which is situated direetileel,„le
1_ the Union Station, has recently bees nseco
and refurnished throughout, and is emv v''&3
the best and most comfortable hotels in the_.
EffEvery possible attention paid toau're°'
charges moderate.
AcycrUST
wars leaving the ta
Y •
'You'll have to
that wood this aft -e
see yOu -didn't get
bIg."
"It help," said Jo
eaneas with his broth
The afternoon w
thingwent on calmly.
d eal worse than a fu
lessly!,
Early the next mor
harnessed Jerry into
drove- off. He was a
Just at sundown,
h anging -over the gate
road)] they caught sig
son team. They eyed
then Frank suddenly
‘, Why, that's pa r
No, it isn't 1" de
you See that's a whi
tc
lar lahokieberry trot ?
"It's pa, anyway
taking a long look.
happened to Jerry
" .Ah,_ _Prank 1" sa
clutching his brother
don't believe he coulal
"Could have „wli
hastily, as Joe stopp
"Swapped Jerry fl
There was a how
Frank as the horrible
creep over hirri. Th,
silent for a moment,
out
" If there's anyt'
wb.ite horse
Knee -sprung to
the Deacon drove inr
up,heside them an sa
'Come round to
want you to take Je
As he alighted
turned to the boy
slowly and said, NI
made them wish t
hay again
You'll find this
mal, boys. Then
house.
The boys unhitch'
out looking at ea
Frank led out the m
from *between the
through his teeth :
"I'll never call tl
Jerry. I'll be bang
" Nor I," .saia
thought striking tiv
moment, with one
14 Oh, Why didn't
Perryville the othei
•
The Poor EyE.E
lie -saw wgoitdiieenesixi'lletthe
&id strong aneI sta
Want by him. DTI
"Oh, could I reap i
His heart enade
"I ran do nothing
1 So, alas, a.m L"
At -eve a fainUng t
Sank down besid
. A eooen
upofcettoolh, irs:
Tt-7
! AndTh ew threanv,ezif.reh
wet
Upon the poor Ina;
A golden wheat
, When came the D
He cried : "Oh,
' One sheaf I have I
I gBativtetah'etIdi d1
u I) of
Tftoaettneder,
n ei-t h ll.: t'
Le4i1
This sheaf I off(
, Then said the Ma.1
"Weil pleased el
One of my angels
' With thee as lir
Thou mays:, riot j
ButtP°nellut.hheo hhaer1pvcs
' Binds sheaves
—av
—Highland. pre
I will be preach
next Sabbath I
and the Sabbath
in any place at al
•— Yes,' said
can deceive you
3:'-tIlooeu;:vinte.:Fgrialhtmer:enn'wbabes:1
, wanted to know
--Polite tram
with a little vin
madam ? I've b
of the house—'
vinegar is all o
ram do as Nv,
Iknow-, madam I
—never mini tl
I —Ateasgi4)°ngdforssarcastic retort
Was '
cause he was de
judge got out a'
somewhat testa
ler'what,do yoi
The counsel
shoulders, and
: got me now I'
. ' coAuncl:Id3sedelit
one John Brow
an
now remains fo
you, John Bro‘i
kens, man an
judge paused t
from his face
mercy or:CV-our.
the culprits 1
ma.;—Miss
ataVIlt—hel
are you going 1
1 gaoTodexfiiibh, gienTittli:
it
nlr,M Mies
\LI
. Y:utalr:?'1 f '2 Mr'
1 frieVn:11. a;IenaN:
have married
but you went-
-mother,' lrir
see how 1 hea
, trnhoethterra-ii:w-12
—A facetio
. ThlirheoitsnrgtlahiliVi:li
,'ill
137iotatin:gifosul Ihetz rbnelt atin- eSepia reges1.111!I varNi I 1:deNler15-iri
,
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