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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-09-09, Page 2i: 14.4 2 ACROSS HIER PATH. BY ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER L THE FALL OF THE LEAF. s The month was Ootober. Harvest days were over, fields bare and desolate, the year was past ' its prime. The little p tches of woodland els relieving the dreary sameness of the up- lands were stripy d of every leaf, though, in the pleas nt sheltered valley of the Wym, the br of autumn lingered wn and golden tints till. In one of the cunning bends of tie beautiful river, Little Wymar had its peaceful being, undisturbed by the elang .and clamour of the great world from which it was bliss- fully removed. It was called Little Wyrna.r, because up the river there was a Great Wymar, which had its being in the very midst of noise, and bustle, and worry, and where the tide of life ebbed and flowed to the din of factory wheel. Great Wymar essentially savoured of trade. Its little millionaires built them- selves sumptuous abodes, gat them horses and carriages, men -servants and women-servants—in a word, all the out- ward appearances of wealth and rank; but in the eyes of those to the manner born, they remained "these Wymar fac- tory people," with *Isom blue blood dis- dained to mingle, aud whom it would not even recognise, Save from afar. Little Wymar and its neighbourhood wes intensely aristocratic. It was also poor, yet it spoke' of, and acted very cont;rnptuously towards; the cotton glory of its neighbor up the river. With the exception of it few, whose souls yearned continually after the one thing wealth could not purchase,Great Wymar could jingle its money -bag complacently, and smile at high-born contempt. But between society in Little Wymar and in Great Wymar there was a tacit rivalry, rendered all the more bitter because it was never acknowledged in so many words. • On the outskirts; of Little Wymar there stood oh the river's bank a square brick mansion -house of small dimensions, known as the Red House. It was a rambling old place, crumbling to decay, yet possessing that indescribable inimi- table beauty with which Time loves to clothe the buildings of the past. It had a great garden about it, a wild, luxuriant wilderness,overgrown with old-fashioned country flowers, neglected strawberry beds, and. gnarled. old .fruit trees, ae bar - refs as the fig -tree of old. lamp, nor move, lest I should disturb you," she answeled. He smiled slightiy, and moved his head to and fro on the pillow, "The hour comes when nething will disturb me. You know it, Birbara." She bowed her head, and her lips moved, but no sound escapedithem. "Barbara !" "1 am listening, papa." "Look up, child ; came nearer to me. The time is short, and I things to say to you." Softly Barbara moved her er to the bed, and laid obe firm hand on the nerveless fingers lyingabove the coverlet. "When I am gone, Barbara; what is ist you mean to do ? " he asked. e" You need feel no anxiety about me, papa. I am not one who will be helpless in the world. I can stand alone." Her voice was quiet, but firm to hard- ness. "It is not a good thing for a woman to be alone ia the world,' stsid William Dale, musingly. "It would havekilled your mother ; but you are different." - "You have bequeathed to me your in- domitable will, papa," said Barbara. --• "Ay, I see that. But thq world has broken my will, and killed me before my time. Take care that 't does not treat you in the like manner Barbara." Barbara Dale shut her lips together, but answered never a word. "The world, ay, it is a h rd world," went on the sick man, Seem rig to recall the past. "The world hioh killed I of deprecation, and bade hi poor Chatterton is the sam to-day—a voice, come into the house. little more refined, a little more cul- his hat, biting his lip the w lowed her into the sitting -r Then Miss Dale turned: r and lifted.her eyes with a quiring gaze to his face. the tokens of mourning in reeented it with her whole "1 could not see you las Leigh. I am grateful you taken this trouble on my morning," she said. "My For many years the Red House stood empty, till a family carne from London one summer and created a stir of talk in Little Wyman It consisted of a gentle- man of frail and delicate appearance and two children—se son and daughter. Be- fore they had been many days in Little Wynaar the gossips had discovered that Mr. Dale was a literary man from Lon- don, whose health had been ruined by over -work, and who had come to the pleasant, health -giving valley of the Wym, either to be restored to life, or to pass his last days in peace and quietness away from the world which had robbed hirn-of his best energies, and had gieears him nothing in return. They seemed to be very poor, for Miss Dale performed her own household duties, with the oc- casional help of a woman from the vil- lage. Immediately upon their settle- ment in the Red Houses the son entered one of the busks in Great Wymar as cashier; then Society made up its mind very decidedly regarding the Dales, and treated them with the utmost coolness. The rector .and Mrs. Guest called on them, of course, and 'Winifred Guest would have !made a friend of Barbara Dale if her mother would have permitted it. But Mrs. Guest was a Burnett, of Castle Burnett, and, though she had married beneath her, kept herself aloof from any but the first circles in Little Wymar. Of little account to the Dales was the behaviour of Little Wyman They had come for rest ; and Miss Dale seemed so much bound up in her father that she had neither time nor thought for anything else. But very quickly Robert Dale made his way into the hearts of the people, in spite of them-' selves. ae was a sunny -hearted, care- less, winning young fellow, whom to look at was to love. But he was as un- stable as water, unable to withstand temptatian, and generous to a, fault. Poor Robert Dale! These quicksands of human nature have swallowed many a bright end happy spirit; he was but one among the nsany. Before a year was past Robert Dale disappeared alike from Great Wymair and Little Wymar for ever. The blow hastened his father's end, and Barbara Dale ministered unto him herself, constantly striving to be bright and cheerffil with him when her heart was very near the breaking. He lingered on through the early autumn, and the grey, still' days of October found him waiting daily for the summons which, save for hie daughter, he would gladly obey. Late in the afternoon of the last of October, Barbara Dale sat by her father's sick -bled, watching while he slept. There sva. no light in the room save that given 14 the fire, and the red glow shone full n on her face and show- hed tears in her eyes. ace in many respects, I one, unless the wen - e eyes could make it hue, aad the features ked. But the broad, d the grave intellec- have many chair near - ed the mist of un It was a striking but net a beautif derful lustre of t so. It was dark i were strongly ma beautiful brow, a tual mouth were eomewhat of an index to the nature of he woman. She was i no ordinary girl Barbara Dale. She was born to mak her mark in life, and would make it, if these resolute lines meant anything. Her ful, and even in her cal she looked like a ds were exquisitely shaped, but neithet white nor fine, for, as I have said before, they performed the -Common drudgery of a servant girl. oorly furnished, but r, as everything must rbara Dale came -in con- ed lay the worn and man considerably past ciently like the watch- er beside him to proclaim their relation- ship even to a 4tranger. They were father and daughter, and they loved each other well, but tIte last parting was at hand. , His sleep was troubled and uneasy, and very soon he opened his eyes wide and looked full at his daughter. "You have rested, papa," said Bar- bara Dale, her sweet voice full of inno- cent solicitude. "A little. •What o'clock is it, Bar. bare?" _ "Almost six. THE HUR01,1 EXPOSITOR. also, and waxed at the ends to perfec- tiop. His face was good-looking enough, but it was repellent: The eyes were grey and steely, the nose long and sharp, with an unpleasant habit of dilating at the nostrils, which once seen would be remembered for ever. His mouth was log and thin, and cruelelooking,another characteristic of his nature. It was a false, mean, pitiful natures, selfishness to the very core;'yet Mr. Leigh was a fav- ourite among the womank. d of Great Wymar, and could have arried any day he pleased into some of its wealth- iest families. But Mr. Leig had found his heart's desire beyond Gr at Wymar. The ten -fifteen was late by fifteen minutes. "1 shall be obliged to re ort this to the Company, Barry," said Mr. Leigh, in his cool, easy tones. "To business - me rs time is money," and th official had to touch his hat servilely, aid keep his tongue between his teeth. o one had ever gained anything by crossing Mr. Leigh. It was forty mints es' journey by rail to Little Wymar, o that Mr. Leigh could not keep his ppointment punctually. He walked sw ftly through the village, and, drawing o t his watch at the gate of the Red lions , found that it was a quarter past the iour. From one of the upper windows iss Dale was watching for him, though he did not see her, and she opened the door to him herself. - " My gear Miss Dale," h began, but she interrupted him with a ( uick gesture in a low lie hung up ile, and fol- om. und to him slightly in - he observed is dress, and oul. night, Mr. should have ccount this ether passed away very quietly last night about seven o'clock." "You have my deepest,. felt sympathy, Barbara," ea looking straight into her fa not flinch. "Dr: Guest carne to me forced herself to say; •` an ness itself. • He has made ments for me. We will bu in Little Wymar. It was Again Mr. Leigh bit his " I hoped to be permitt choly eatisfaction of perf duties for you, Barbara." The repetition of her n sumption of proprietorship manner, was as gall to forced back her indignatio with the same calm haute "1 thank you for your p nese, Mr. Leigh, and regre not accept it now, or at an While my father lived, threw us together, but n must lie apart." Mr. Leigh rose from looked at her with his col her through and through. "Berbera, Mr. Dale lef care. •You have forbidden of the desire of my heart for a time ; but I shall not charge, nor extinguish m life lasts." "1 forbade youI think on such a subject again," with a tremor in her eoice Mr. Leigh smiled. "Perhaps you did; but ially such a one as I—can repulsed. I love you, Ba shall be my wife. I have said, with perfect coolness "Such idle talk is ei time," said Miss Dale in c "There is but one little between us, and then I s good -morning." She moved over to an writingttable, unlocked from it a sheet of note pa "1 learned only last ni utes before my father died that he was your debtor for a sum of said bravely, though a burned upon either chee the humiliatiori of the mo debt is, of course, now m•ne. Be good enough to name the exac shall place this I. 0. U. i till the time comes—very and expect—when I shall fund the money, and cle name.". Again Mr. Leigh smile flash in his eye told of i ance. "You are charmingly right, Barbara," he said, 1 posing, then, that I • you ? " Then you put me in tured, but doubly cruel. FT to do with it, Barbara, pro "1 will premise you this, shall bring the world which cruel to yeu to my ,feet. know it to move it as I will the creature of my fancy,'! s Dale, passionately. "And go away and leave it for ev my life in some quiet pia tainted by its vices and nese." "How will you i do this queried the sick man, in su " Youllenow you have tol times I would yet, be la, wor is better for me to be alone, shall have no ties to hamp of my pen." The sick man closed his eyes, as if the burden of thought her words conveyed wee too heavy for him. "It is not a life which can make any woman happy, my daughter. It takes a strong man to do such work, A woman is happier at home, with little children about ner knees, Barbara." The sick man raised himself on his elbow, and looked eagerly, almost be- seechingly into his daughter's face. e "Think better of it, my dear; Leigh is still devoted to you. Lay aside all these dreams, which in their very fulfil- ment will convince you of their hollow- ness, their utter inability to satisfy the cravings of nature. Be his wife. Let me die thinking of you as in his care, rather thee. earning the poor living of an author in the great svilderness we have left behind us." • ' 1 A dark flush overspread the fax; of Barbara Dale, and she rose. - (1 "` That above all things i an impossi- bility, papa. I dislike and, despise Jasper Leigh from my ,s ul. He has blinded you, papa. Time was when you could have read him better." "Barbara !" Again the pleading hand went forth, and Barbara Dale bent down to catch the words which ihe, uttered with great difficulty. "He has been very kind to me, my child. Be civil, be courteous to him. I—I owe him money, Batba.ra. But for him we might heve been without a roof- tree—" • I , Barbara Dale looked. as if a thunder- bolt had fallen ett her feet, rnd her face grew white ito the lips. about the mouth figure was grace shabby black go lady. Her hat. The room was clean and in orde be with which B tact. Upon the wasted figure of his prime, and su ve nothing ise me." papa, that I has been so shall only to use it as id Barbara hen I shall r, and end ce not yet its hollow - Barbera ?" prise. , me many d's idol. It for then I r the work I did not light the Don't be angrY with ms, Barbara ; I could not help it. We ,needed it, and I could not have borne to see you sit night after night wasting body a beggisrlY pittance." said I arbera s id mind for a owly, you preferred rather o lay me under ob • ligation which even full. repayment will never wipe; snit. Papa, I did not de- serve it.' . Then her innate tenderness rose above her indignation, and she Put her arms abodt her father and pillowed her head on his breast, - "0h, pap,a', papa, take rod: with you," she m.oaned, for her woman's heart was sore within her. "Life was herd even when I had yote ; what will it be with- out you ?" "_Barbara, be kind to Robert when he comes back. He was a good boy, but heedless and easily led. He will need a friend; you are his sister. Don't forget it, or he May sink deeper," said William Dale, drowsily, and then his eyes closed. . _ For a very long time there. was a sil- ence in the recire, broken only by the sighing of the wind outSicle, and the falling of the ashes from the grate. By-and-by it seemed to Barbara Dale that her father grew heaVier in her arms and also that the breathing seemed to be imperceptible. - Very quietly she laid her hand to his heart and found it Ain. • At that moment the charwoman looked into the room with that easy familiarity common to her class. "Please mum, Mister Leigh from Wymar's in the sitting -room, and will you come and speak to him, mum ?" "Say to Mr. Leigh, Betty," said Miss Dale in clear, icy tones, "that I cannot possibly see him to -night, but that I shall be glad if he will cell to -morrow morning at eleven o'clock.: ; And then do you come back here at once. shall need some help. Mr. Dale is dead." CRAFTER II. , CLOSING AMOUNTS. - At ten o'clock next trimming Jasper Leigh, attorney, High ;Street, Great Wymar, left his office in charge of his senior clerk, and betook himself to the railway station to catch the ten -fifteen train for Little Wymar. You will look at him for a moment, if you please, as he leisurely paces up and down the plat- form, for he is to play an important paet in this history. Be was e man of mid- dle height, slenderly and lithely built, gentlemanly in appearance, and faultless in attire. This morning he ware a black cord suit and a grey overcoat, with a black bafid across the ,sleeve. More than one had paused to wonder whether Mr. Leigh had any relations. dead.—he was so evidently in mourning. He was very dark. A profusion of heavy black hair clustered about his neck, his eye- brows were black and bushy, the long moustache on the upper lip was black ; most heart - id Mr. Leigh, e. She did t once," she was kind - all arrange - y him here is wish." ip. d the melees-, rming th'ese' s, me, the as - in his whole her, but she , and spoke r, offered kind - that I can - other time. rircumatances w our ways le chair and eye s ; looked you in my me to speak you, at least relinquish my hope while ever to speak aid Miss Dale lover—espec- ot be so easily bara, and you sworn it," he ;pie waste of lm, icy tones. atter to settle all wish yen REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. TIARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, a choice well X improved Farm, containing 160 aeres. Would take a email Town, City or Farrnproperty in part payment. Terins very, easy. For further par- ticulars apply to R. CORLEY, Belgraa e P. 0. 101_5 old-fashioned it, -and took er. • • ht, a few min - money," she dark -red spot brought by ent. "That sum, and I your hands soon, I hope be able to re - r my father's , though the ward disturb- onest and up- ghtiy. "Sup- ecline to tell painful posi- tion, Mr. Leigh, but one, I believe, which will afford you exquisite delight, said Miss Dale, her anglr getting mo mentary mastery. I "Then, my pretty Berbera, I shah not tell you, and so teasel you a little,' said Jasper Leigh, slowl Then Miss Dale pointe to the door. "I wish you good-nior ing," she said pointedly; but he saw how her hand was pressed to her heart, and knew what he was making her suffer -"May I be permitte to ask in friendly way what you a e going to do or where you are going, arbara ? "You may not, she said, and pointe again to the door. Then Mr. Leigh took up his hat. "You are playing the queen to -day Barbara, and I am the humblest of you subjects. But one day it will be m turn," he said, with a curious curl of hi hp; "and we will see how you can pla the role of suppliant. I will leave you as you wish • I will ask you no ques tions; but, ;hough you go to earth's ut most ends, I shall find you there, an confront you when you least expect it I was your friend; I am, so still, but i a different way. Barbara, good -morn ing, and good-bye. I wish you ever success. Mr, Leigh made a low bow, glided ou of the room, left the house, and took th noon train back to business. Miss Dale stood in the sitting-roo window, and watched her visitor out o sight, then she went up -stairs to her ow bed -room and Sat down very composedl to trim her best black gown with crap These beautiful lingers icouhd do mor than wield the pen. There was n branch of a woman's peculiar wor which they could not pe form deftly an well. Necessity, my friends, oblige humanity to do many things to whic inclination is opposed. Miss Dale pr ceeded to put on the s mbre trimmin in a way which ough (Continued on 3r to have don Pagel) SEPTEMBER 9, 1887. GREAT SLAUGHTER SALE ' LURK FOR SALE.—For sale a good 100 acre 11 farm on the Town Line bet'ween Hullett and P McKillop, about six miles from Seaforth. One D t the best farms in the county. Apply to WM. N. MeMICHAEL, Constance. 99 -tf BtILDING LOTS FOR. SALE.—Th uncle signed has a number of fine buil ing Lots on Goderich and James Streets for sal at low prices. For particulars apply to D. D. 1 ILSON. 008 HOUSE AND LOT FOR, SALE.—For Sale, that comfortable dwelling house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 35, Beattie and Stark's survey,) recentla occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. _ • 997 I GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, in the Township of Hibbert, Lot 29, on the 8tt. Concession, containing 100 acres. It is free ol stumps, in a high state of cultivation, and has no it good buildings. There is an abundance of never -failing water, and the farm is convenient to markets, with gravel roads running n all directions. Apply to WM. EBERHART, Sea - forth P. 0. 990-tf. FARM IN GREY FOR SALE.—For sale, 100 F acres being Lot 15 on the 13th eoriidession of Grey, within half a mile of stores, postoffice, churches and school, and five miles from Brus- sels and Ethel, sixty acres cleared and in a, good state of cultivation, a good orchard and never failing spring,' on the place and good timber. Ap- ply to ISAAC' CURRY, on the premises or Oran - brook P. 0. 964x4-t.f. GOOD FARM IN STANLEY FOR SALE,— For sale, East half of Lot 14, Be.yfield Road, Stanley, containing 95 acres, all cleared, well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. There is a large gravel house, good frame house with stone cellar and two good frame barns with p; other outbuildings, also two good bearing, orch- ards, and plenty of good water. It is within 1 e mile of the village of Varna, where are stores, L chnrches, schools, &v. Apply on the premises or to Varna P. 0. ANDREW STINSON. 1020x12 FARM IN GREY FOR, SALE.—For sale Lot 14, Concession 16, containing 100 acres. It ss is partly cleared, the balance is well timbered ; a neverrfailing creek croeses- the place, and it is well adapted for either farming or grazing. i al will likewise sell forty acres, being east part of Lot 14, Concession 15; nearly all cleared and in it a good state of cultivation. A good frame barn and a good stone stable underneath; a never- 81 failing well is also on the place. For further particulars apply to the proprietor on the place, or by letter to Cranbrook P. 0. G. AVERY. , 1023-tf FARMS FOR SALE.—That valuable farm 0 being North half of Lot an Concession 6, Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and h 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 farms are adjoining the village of Brussels, and are in every respect first-class farms. Terms easy, and which will be made known on application to E. E. WADE, or a PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963 1 ACRE FARM FOT SALE.—A first-class ‘')Ail kane Farm for Sale in 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- i half mile from the gravel road leading from Wroxcter to Brussels, 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. 94 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 22, on the . 2nd Concession of Stanley, containing 100 acres, over SO cleared, and in a good state of cul- tivation; the balance is well timbered %%nth 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 Bnwefield, 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 Brucefield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. ( 1001-tf. ; _ - _ . . _. ri OOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to close 1 kji- the affairs of the estate. of the late W. G. Hingston, the executors offer the following Very 1 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, welhand 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 Trios.lieeev, Brus- . sels P. 0., IIF,Nav J ENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SMITII, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County. 868 - ARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 27, Conces Ill ' sion 5, Hibbert, containing 75 acres, all cleared, well underdrained with tile, well fenced and ia a good state of cultivation. There are on the premises a good house, a good log barn and fi:ame stable. There is a splendid orchard and axpod 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. MICHAEL MURPHY, Pro- prietor. 10244. f. FARM FOR SALE.—That valuable property, known as the "Cowie Farm," being com- posed of Lot 12, Lake Road West, Concession, township qf Stanley, county of Ilinron, contain- ing 128 acres of first-class land, about 110 acres under cultivation, well fenced, balance hard- wood bush. There is, on the premises a fine orchard with excellent fruit trees. A large barn 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 ; or JOHN ESSON, Bayfield P. 0. , ' 1024,8 FARM FOR SALE.—Six thousand three hun- dred 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 and Methodist churches, new frame barns and stables, well watered, and has been in l pasture the 'last four .years; 80 acres cleared ; and 20 of -good hardwood bush.- Possession and title given 1st of January next, as the owner is living in Dakota. Apply to JOHN C., MOB -RI - SON, Winthrop P. 0. 1015-tf 1 i TIARM FOR SALE.—The undersigned offers , X - for sale 50 acres, being Mirth half of Lot L 10, Concession 3, Tuckerstnith, L. R. S., 21r miles from Kipperi and the same from IIensall. Some money required to be paid down and the balance on mortgage payments to suit purchaser. iThis 0 farm is well fenced and in a good state of OM - c vatio,n and a splendid wheat farm. It has a 'corn - r ,fortable log house, a frame barn and stable and a never failing spring. Also a good orchard and 3 a variety of small fruit. There are five acres of r 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, Kipper] P. 0. 1014-t. f. - 1 rtARM FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers for • X sale his valuable farm in the Township of 1 Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the 11th Con- cession of said Township. This farm contains - 200 acres, and is within 1 and /: miles of . the n thriving village ef Brussels, with a good gravel road leading thereto. About 150 aeres are cl ear - t ed, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul- tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This e farm is particularly well fenced, nearly the whole of the fences being straight, and having a been erected in 1S85 6. On the premises there c is a comfortable log dwelling house, and a ,..sood ' frame barn, with stone stabling und. rneath, in 11 which there is a well with abundant, supply of y excellent water. There is likewise a new frame implement house, 40x20 feet, well floored above and below, and neatly sided and painted. There e are 22 acres in fall wheat sown upon summer - o fallow. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor, 4 JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Gode- 4 rich. 9e6-tf. 8 h TTOUSE IN SEAFORTH FOR SA LE.—For sale the comfortable residence. now occupied by g the undersigned. It contains seven rooms and summer kitchen, and hard arid soft water, and v is within two minutes walk of Main Street. A. -.r.1., and., +a PIMA alliF,VF,_ 1016-t. f. elcome News for the People! Fifteen Thousand Dollars' WORTH OF RY GOODS, CLOTHING, & TO BE -WISHED OFF •, egardless of the Original Cost. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS! Having purchased from MR. JOSEPH KIDD hie entire Seaforth stock, corn- ising ry Goods, Millinery Hats and Caps-, and Readymalzie Clothing, t a low rate on the dollar, it is my intention to clear out the whole stock as soon possible. In order to do so, I have decided to reduce every article in the mense stock below the wholesale coat. Those desirous of securing bargains ould come early, as the best goods are sure to be picked up first. tra- Make no mistake, but come direct to Kidd's old stand, and you will be nvinced that we are iri a position to sell cheaper than any house in Ontario, who ave to buy their stock in the regular way. JAMES PICKA_RD, SEAFOTH. AIN STREET, G 0 1..J 01\T.— 18E37_ {El Always to theFront. Post Office Store. We have received ex -Parisian, Polynesian, Siberian, Norwegian and Scan- , inavians the bulk of our Old Country goods, and they having been bought before he recent rise in woollen goods, are the best value we have ever shown. We •Iso show a good range of Canadia,n stuffs n Cottons, Denims, Cottonades, &c. Ye would ask inspection of our stock ' of Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Plushes in 11 the new shades. Full stock of Carpets, Curtains and House Furnishing Goods. R.gi A'Ml" :1E: 0 -1\1". , 0 TR. 'T , GENTLE EN, ATTENTION Eyes Front ! Quick March ! TO W. D. BRIGHT'S We want your trade, and will do our best' to secure it, by selling at the lowest pesenaerate all goods in our line, which consists of a len assortment of everything usuarn kept i a firsti-class country store. Popular Clothing and Gents' Furnishing House, Campbell's Block, S RT11 Dry Goods, Readymade Clothing, Fresh Groceries, Teas, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Harvest Tools, Machine Oils, Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black, And Castor aes, Some of the finest SUIDIEB. SUITINGS in the county; prices cheap or dear, to suit your pockets an4l your tastes. A splendidselection of the very Choicest Cloths of all kinds t choose front Having a practical knowledge of the business, and doing all my own cutting, I can guarantee satisfaction as to FIT and workmanship. GENTS' FURNISHINGS.—Welave as nice a stock of Gents' . Furnishings as can be found in the county. HATS AND C ps, —Our Hats and Caps show for themselves. We pay particular attention to this department. Give us a call, wheth may make money by it. Remember Campbell's Block, Campbell & Bright's Old Stand, Opposite the Royal Hotel, Seaforth. r you buy or not. It won't cost anything, and you Paints and Oils. Just received a consignment of Sew, ard Binding Twine, as good as any in. the market? W. D. BRIG -HT. Call and see. No trouble to shovs goods. THE HURON SEED EMPORIUM, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. Fine, Fresh MANGOLD, -CARROT, and TURNT SEED, at 0. 0. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH, Fresh Garden Seeds of all Varieties. JOSENT MORROW. WROXETER MILLS. Alexander L. Gibson Begs to announce to tbe public that he has on menced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY, And that he will be prepared to give good vij in All Kinds of House Plants now in Stock at 0. C. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH. FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, WINCEYS, And Varieties in STOCKING YARNS, Custom Carding, Spinning and Fulling Promptly Attended to, Parties from a distance will, as far as possible, have their ROLLS HOME WITH nips, UAW he has put the Mill into Good Working On* and employs none but Efficient Work/nen, All Work is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILLS. ALEX. L. GIBSON, Proprietor, SEAFORTH PUMP WORKS. In returning thanks to my many customers for their patronage since commencing business in Seaforth, I would add that in order to supply the demand for PUMrS, CISTERNS (te. that I ha41! put in Steam Power and more new machinery, and can now do my work quicker and better, and as I use none but the best ma. terial I can get, and do as good work as I know 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 the ac- counts of the past and previous years. Must have money. 9664.1. Charlesworth Brownell, Wholesale and Retail SEAFORTH, - - ONT. l Prices Te ea si nquantities. aS Pe eilt Y Jobbed at Whole- sa Charles,acith Brownell, One door north of Post Office. STAR MILLS, LOT 23, CONCESSION Five Miles from Ethel Station, G.T.R. MATHESON 456 00.1 PROPRIETORS. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine, Hemlock, Ash, Elm, and Other Lumber. A LARGE STOCK OF FLOORING, JOISTING, SHINGLES, AND LATH ON,HAND. T. J. HEPBURN, Manager, Cranbrook P. 0. 1015-t! Division Court Notice. The Office of the Second Division Court, C-ounty of Huron will be found open every lawful day at the residence of John Beattie, Goderich Street west, from 10 o'clock a. m. until 4 o'clock p. m., and everything will be done that is possible in the interest of Suitors. Telephone communication in the office. Any amount of Money to Loan on good Prok erty, farm or town, at the ver v lowest !TARS of interest, and terms of payrnent made to 03 borrowers. JOHN BEATTIE, Clerk. 90041 ST. JAMES' HOTEL, TORO rvr o. SHARP t?e. BRIGHAM Former/if of ShaTp'sliotel,Seaforth, - PROPRIETORS. iohnjtathtriooung, MIIIS Hotel, which issituated directly oppo J. t olu ehie. rnUnis has beenno and rwreonfltete4 4hebest and most comfortable hotels in the eitY a 421 -Every possible attention paid to charges moderate. hguostbell BO ‘,..- „east en as, modiste, e r iies her thoughts 1 silouttiebevirr ei:Itar.. 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