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ACROSS HER PATH.
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BY ANNIE 8. SWA.N.
(Continued from last week.)
CHAPTER XV.
WARNING WHISPERS.
"Eh, bairn, what wad I no gie for a
glint o' Dunire an' a scent o' the heather
hills."
The voice was feeble and full of a most
painful longing.
Faithful Elspet Carmichael was dying
far "frae hame," dying amid the smoke,
and din, and bustle of the great Baby-
lon, and in the last hours her heart was
in her own land, among her own people,
her eyes longing for the ecenes from
which she had been severed so long.
It was the evening of a November day,
and a fog enveloped the city in its im-
penetrable folds. Even in the comfort-
able sick chamber the atmosphere was
close and unpleasant, and thega.s burned
only dimly.
Barbara was in the room, sitting by
the bed pale and heavy -eyed, for her
heart was very sore for Elspet.
"Dear Elspet," she said, and laid her
cool hand on the old, worn, and nerve-
less fingers, "if I only could get all
these for you, If only I could spirit you
away to Dunire. When the spring comes
we will go together-"
She:paused, for the old woman raised
a warning finger.
" Wheesht, bairn; baith you and me
kens brawly that I'll never gee anither
spring. I ken ye wad gia me a'thing.
I'm no grumblin , but the hame o' yer
forbears is dear, dear tae a Scotch heart
-Bonnie Dunire."
- She said the last words almost in a
whisper, and the look on her face told
the girl who watched by her. how she
loved the place. Only now did Barbara
begin to know the full depth of unselfish
devotion which had made Elspet Car-
michael stick to the one daughter of the
house of Ogilvie, and again to her
daughter, so log and faithfully.
" Are you weaker to -day, Elspet ? "
she asked anxiously.
"Ay, ay, slippin' awa'," said the old
woman, and, suddenly lifting the girl's
left hand, she looked for a few moments
at the ring shining on the third finger.
"It's a braw ring, an' it was a braw
man that gied it, an' no only a braw
bairn, but a guid," she said. "1 can
dee in peace, Miss Barbara, kennin'
be a happy rnairret wife afore lang."
" Yes, Elspet," said Barbara, very
low.
" Bairn !" The keen, black eyes
turned very searchingly upon the girl's
face. "Answer me ae thing, truly, hae
ye telt Sir Adrian about Robert yet?"
"No, Elspet, I'm afraid," said Bar-
bara.
" Ye maun dee 't. What is 't, ye
fear? D'ye no ken that a man's true
love winna gang past ye for sic a trifle?
Tell him, bairn, the very neist time ye
see him. If ye wait- till yelre mairret
he '11 mebbe no forgie ye Build for hidin't
frae him. Nae guid ever cam' o' con-
cealment yet, Barbara; my lamb, be
guided in time."
" Youdon't understand, Elspet," said
Barbara hurriedly. "Sir Adrian Se-
verne might not think fit to connect him-
self With the sister of a felon. I -I dare
not tell him, Elspet, I could not let him
go now."
Elspet shook her head to and fro on
the pillow.
'1 Ye winna, prosper --mark my words,
ye winna prosper if ye keep on deceivin'
the man, she said solemnly,. " Free
that I jalouse that ye'll be gaun tae let
yer brither dra.p-a.'thegither ?" she added
sarcastically.
"It is not right, it is not just, Elspet,
that I should suffer for my brother's
sin," said Barbara, rebelliously.
It's the way o' this weary warld.
Eh, bairn, I lo'ed yer mither weel, and
I lo'ed ye as weel-mind my deein
words. Be open wi' the noble, true -
hearted man wha hives ye better than
himser. Tell him a'thing afore ye tak'.
a wife's vows upon ye. It'll save ye
mony a sair heart, and maybe something
waur," said Elspet half -drowsily.
Then she fell into a slight sleep, and
Barbara rose.
The words impressed her deeply, but
she had travelled so far on 'the way of
deceit that it was hard, hard to turn
back. She pictured to herself the look
upon the face of her lover when she told
her tale, fancied how he would turn
from her in his righteous ire, and,though
she believed he would not cast her off,
SITie would need to be contented hence-
forth to occupy a lower place in his esti-
mation. He had placed her on the high-
est pedestal, and it would be gall to her
to step lower. So she reasoned and
hardened herself, and continued in the
path she had chosen.
Ah, me! but the days were coming
when she should remember with bitter
pain the faithful counsel of Elspet Car-
michael. They were the last - words
Elspet spoke. Before the dawn she fell
asleep, quietly and peacefully, and so
the last link was severed between Bar-
bara's old life and the new. She was
laid to rest, as she desired, beside Mrs.'
Dale, in the London cemetery. Even in
death she did not wish to be parted
from those for whom she had given up
so much.
In the first week of December Barbara
proceeded to Bassett Royal. She was
to be married in the parish church of
Bassett on the morning of Christmas
Day. During the six months of her en-
gagement she had not once come in con-
tact with her future kinsfolk. They
chose to ignore her, to ignore altogether
the fact of the coming marriage. Adrian
waited as long as he could before he
broke the silence. But when December
came, and he was counting days instead
of weeks till his marriage, it behoved
him to have some conversation regarding
the future state of his domestic affairs.
At breakfast, one morning at Mount
Severne, he said, pointedly and some-
what coldly -
"My marriage takes place,. mother,
on Christmas Day."
" So you have lett us to gather from
the columns of the society journals," said
Lady Seveine, briefly.'
"Is that my blame, mother ?" asked
Adrian, quietly. "Have you ever asked
me a question? Have you ever express-
ed the slightest interest in my affairs ?"
Lady Severne held her peace.
"The bride is to be given away, I be-
lieve, by Lady Bassett," said Frances,
leisurely sipping her coffee.
"1 owe to Lady Bassett W debt which
-
I shall never be able to repay," said
Adrian. " She has done and been to me
all I had a right to expect from my rela-
tives."
There was a dead silence. Lady
Severne turned over. the Times, but
THE HURO
though her eyes were fixed pon it she
did not read a word.
"My wife and I shall corie straight to
Mount Severne on Christmas Day," he
said preiently.
"Which means, mamma," said
Frances, with her chill smile, " that you
and I will be expected to spend Christ-
mas elsewhere."
Lady Severne niade no remark.
" Mother," said Adrian, pushing back
his chair, and speaking in tones they
had seldom heard* "wilt y u lay aside
your paper for a few mina s and listen
to me ? '
"1 am listening," she a swered, but
did not look at him.
"We must.corne to some understand-
ing at once and for all. In your present
state of feeling towardsthe woman who
is to -be my wife it would scarcely be
pleasant for you, leaving her feelings out
of the question altogether, to be here
when I bring her home."
Lady Severne bowed her head.
"1 have not spent a Christmas away
from Mount Severne eince your father
died, but doubtless Frances and I can go
elsewhere, and leave the h use to you
and your bride," she said, ith affected
meekness, which 'seas all pr de.
Adrian Severne bit his 1 p. He was
sorely tried, but ie woul give them
nothing wherewitl to repro ch him.
I shall make rrangem nts, if you
wish, to have Beltreis Hallut in order
for you ; it-"
-" My arrangements are alheady made,
Adrian," ',his nother linterrupted.
"Frances and Igo to Mentone on the
26th. We will reinain her to receive
your wife, and then rid you of our
presence."
Adrian was Profoundly surprised.
Was she softening '? Was it not possible
after all that she Might reco cile herself
to the inevitable, and welcoifrie his wife
with at least an ontward sh w of kind-
ness and cordiallity. The s ul of kindli-
ness himself, he 1 never d eamed that
there could be asiother and a. baser
motive in her heart.
"Thank you, mother, for ev n that
concession," he said quickly, and she
winced at the words.
"How long do you intend to remain
in France ?" he asked by-and-by.
"Several week. I intend to pur-
chase a house in tendon, Adrian; and at
holiday times we may look upon the
Dower House as °dr own, I suppose."
Adrian remained silent. 1The Dower
House was fon nWar 1Mount Severne.
Barbara would be s bjeated to a constant
scrutiny, which mi ht be unpleasant to
her. But she cou1i h ld her .own, he
knew, therefore he aniswered cordially
eriough-" As you please, mother," and
the subject dropped.
Sir Adrian Severne's engagement with
Miss Ogilvie had created much stir in
certain circles, and the denouement of
the affair was waited for with consider-
able anxiety. When th O society journals
announced that the maririage was to take
place at Bassett, and that the breakfast
was to be laid at Besse t Royal, it be-
came a matter • of uch conjecture
whether Sir Adrian Se erne's relatives
intended to countenanc the affair. It
became known before t e 25th that his
nearest kindred intend d to absent them-
selves, but his uncle, Lord Ederslie, had
signified his intention • f being present,
and the select few to w om Lady Bas-
sett sent cards of in itation accepted
without any exception. On the 24th
Sir Adrian Severne ca e to Bassett,and,
after dining at the Re tory, proceeded
on foot to Bassett Roya .
"Adrian, I was growing anxious lest
you should not come to- ightJ" said Lady
1,
Bassett, meeting him in he hill]. "Come
in here a moment. Ba bara ' is in the
drawing -room. I want only a word with
you."
She drew him into the library and
shut the door. I
"What of your mother and sister,
Adrian ? Do they shoW no signs of re-
lenting?" she inquired eagerly.
"I hardly know howIto answer you,"
he said. "1 cannot read Frances, but
my motlier waits at Mpunt Severne to
receive 1Barbara ; 1 these were her
words."
Lady Bassett reflected a nioment.
"1 wish you had told me of this be-
fore, Adrian. I would Wo willingly have
placed Blenheim Towers at your disposal
rather than that Barbara should be sub-
jected to such an ordeal on her wedding -
day. She will not be in a very fit frame
of mind to stand a cold, reception."
" Do you doubt my mother's sincer-
ity '?" asked Adrian.
"My dear boy, no but what she
might deem -a kind enough reception,
might chill the heart of a young wife on
her wedding -day," she said. "1 think
you have not acted quite wisely in this
matter."
Adrian began to -pace restlessly to and
fro the room.
(What can I do,1 Lady Bassett !"
"Nothing now. It may be all right,
but I have been yery uneasy to -day.
Now go to Barbara; she is waiting for
you."
As Adrian Severee turned to leave the
room he took one of the white handsand
raised it to his lips tenderly and rever-
ently.
"May God bless ,you for your kind-
ness to Barbara and to me -kindness
which we can neer hope eithek\ to
acknowledge or repay," he said, speak-
ing under the inflOence of deep erno-
tion.
Tears started to I,a.dy Bassett' s eyes,
and she kept the hand a moMent in her
own.
"You have crept both of you, into
the heart of a childless widosv, she said
tremulously; then a smile Stole about
her lips. "And because it is my nature
to be contrary I have faVored you,
whetber wisely or unwisely remains to
be seen, in this love affair of yours."
An answering smile touched Adrian's
lips. I
"Wisely, you will live to ee," he an-
swered lightly, and went aw y upstairs
to his darling. • 1
The beautiful room was ih darkness
save at the further I end, where a !red
glow from the fire Made strange, fantas-
tic shadows on the floor. Ilia low chair
on the hearth sat Barbara, with her
hands folded on her lap, and her eyes
fixed upon the fire. Her face was grave
,and thoughtful even to sadness, and her
,t3Tets were troubled. She was glad to
'hear the door open, and, rising slowly,
turned to great her lover. Her attitude
was one of shy expectancy, her face
downcast, her eyes moist and tender.
He said nothing, only took the drooping
figure to his heart as if he would keep it
there for evermore. There was no
shrinking from his embrace, no avoid-
ance of his caress, for all the love of her
heart was his. How deep, abiding, and
passionate that love she had not discov-
ered yet.
"My darling," he whispered brand -
by, "1 thought to -day would never
come."
She smiled a little, and drawing her-
self back, looked up into his face.
" Am I very dear to you, Adrian ?"
she asked, almost wistfully.
Dear How dear no words of his
could tell. She was the very light of his
eyes, the joy of his heart, the most prec-
ious thing to him on earth.
"Could nothing make you love me
less, Adrian? Will you always care for
me as much as you do to -night ?"
"Why these questions, dear one ?"
he asked lightly. Nothing could make
me love you less -unless I was to learn
that you had deceived me in any way."
"Why should I deceive you, Adrian?
That is a strange thing to say."
She faltered and her eyes fell.
"My darling, I will have no more of
this foolish talk," he sad gently. "You
are to be my wife to -Morrow. That is
sufficient for me at present. Lift up
your face, my dearest, and tell me you
are happy. I have not asked many
assurances from you, Barbara; give me
this one."
She lifted her pale face to his, and laid
her hands on his tall shoulders with a
light, clinging touch.
"Yes, Adrian, I am happy, and I will
be to you a loving and faithful wife.
There is no,thing I will not do and be to
you to prove my gratitude for the un-
speakable honor and happiness you have
given to me."
Then she hid her face upon his breast,
sobbing, breaking down in his presence
for the first time.
I need not linger with them here.
There was not a shadow upon the happy
'heart of Adrian Severne, and Barbara,
yielding to his influence' found her heart
beginning to be at restagain. Surely
when she was the wife of this man no
care nor sorrow could come near her any
more.
None indeed, except the bitter sorrow
she had heaped up for herself.
The only shadow upon her hearth
would be that placed there by her own
hands.
CHAPTER, XVI.
THE WEDDING DAY.
There was a guest at the marriage of
Sir Adrian Severne whO had received no
card from Lady Bassett. He was early
in the church, and sat in an obscure pew
behind one of the flower -wreathed pil-
lars. But from thence he had a good
view of the ceremony, and while it was
proceeding a half -bitter, half -scornful
smile played about his cruel lips.
It was a fair morning for a bridal, and
the Christmas sunshine stole into the
beautiful building and gilded the head
of the bride as she knelt before the altar.
She was exquisitely dressed, and looked
more beautiful than eveni those who . ad-
mirei her most had ever seen her look
before. She took her vows calmly and
'quietly, uttering the responses in a clear,
sweet voice distinctly audible through
the whole church. Even the uninvited
guest did not lose a word, and he ground
his teeth as he listened. But when the
ceremony was past the bride moved and
spoke like one in a dream. She obeyed
her husband's touch upon her arm, and
accompanied him to the vestry, signing
the register there, and listening to the
warm congratulations offered to her with-
out being able to answer. There was a
fear in her heart, a fear of something in-
definable, but of which she could not rid
herself. She found its explanation be-
fore she reached the carriage •which
waited to convey her back to Bassett
Royal. As they stepped out of the
church into the warm, clear light of a
brilliant sun, the uninvited guest, stand-
ing among some curious onlookers by the
church porch, looked directly into the
face of the bride, and spoke a few words,
brief, pointed, and courteous -
"1 congratulate you, Lady Severne."
They were heard by those nearest to
him, but fortunately or unfortunately
escaped the ears of the bridegroom. He
felt his wife's fingers tremble on his arm,
and turned to see her grown pale as
death.
"My darling, what is it? This has
been too much for you," he whispered.
. "A momentary faintness, Adrian,"
she answered, with a wretched attempt
at a smile. "It is a trying ordeal even
for a woman who claims to be free of
nervousness. It will pass in a mo-
ment."
Nevertheless, the pallor did not leave
her face, and when she crossed the
threshold of Bassett Royal, dressed for
her wedding journey, her eyes were full
of a strange, deep dread, and she glanced
round almost expecting to see there also
the uninvited guest.
She made her adieux hurriedly,scarce-
ly finding words wherewith to answer
the blessing with which the woman who
had stood in the place of a mother to her
sent her on her way. They drove to the
railway junction, some miles distant, to
meet a train which would take them
direct to Abbot's Lynn, the nearest sta-
tion to Mount Severne.
When the train was fairly on its way
the newly -made wife recovered herself,
and began to talk in her natural and
graceful way.
"Your mother and sister are to bat
Mount Severne, Adrian," she said, as
they neared their journey's end. "1
am not a timid woman, but I shrink
from the meeting. They might have
sent me a kind word by letter to reas-
sure me."
" You will not be in their presence
lohg before you win their hearts, as you
have won mine, my wife," said Adrian,
fondly; but Barbara slightly shook her
head.
"They are women, Adrian," she said,.
with a gleam of sarcastic humor; "and
they have cause to regard me with dis-
favor, because I have in a measure sup-
planted them."
She spoke the words as she felt them
in simple truth, and withaut the shadow
of offensive assumption. From how few
women's lips could such a sentence have
fallen so gracefully, her husband
thought; but he also thought inwardly
that such a speech made in the hearing
of his kinsfolk would be likely to raise a
storm. But having implicit confidence
in his wife's tact and good taste, his
mind was at ease.
The short winter day was near its close
when the train steamed into the station
at Abbot's Lynn. They were the only
passengers, and their carriage the only
vehicle in sight. In the grey ;light the
curious officials saw nothing of the new
lady of the manor, except a slight figure
i
buried in furs, for her face wasyeiled.
(To be continued.)
N EXPOSITOR.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. -The unde -
signed has a number of fine building Lete
on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low
pleas. For partioulare apply to D. D. WILSON,
908
II -OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. -For sale,
IA that comfortabl3 dwelling house on James'
street, Seaforth, (lot 35, Beattie and Stark's
survey,) recently mutinied by Mrs. Joslyn. For
particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth.
997
GOOD FARM FOR
Township of Hi
Concession, containin
stnmps, in a high sta
no it good buildings.
never -failing water, an
to markets, with gray
directions. Apply to
forth P. 0.
SALE. -For sale, in tht
bbert, Lot 29, on the 8th
100 acres. It is free al
e of cultivation, and has
here is an abundance of
the farm is convenient
1 roads running n all
WM. EBERLIART, Sea-
990-tf.
-VARA' IN GREY F
12 acres being Lot 1
of Grey, within half a.
churelaas and school, a
sels and Ethel, sixty a
state of cultivation, a
failing spring on the pl
ply to ISAAC CURRY,
brook P. 0.
R SALE. -For sale, 100
on the 13th eoncessiou
iile of stores, postoffice,
id five miles from Brum-
res cleared and in a good
ood orchard and never
ce and good timber. Ap
on the premises or Cran-
964x44.1.
TIARM IN GREY F
121 14, Concession 16
is partly cleared, the b
a never -failing creek
well adapted for eithe
Will likewise sell forty
Lot 14, Concession 15 ;
a good.state of cultivat'
and a good stone stab
failieg well is also on
particulars apply to th
or Ni letter to Cranbro
11 SALE. -For sale Lot
containing 100 acres. It
lance is well timbered ;
.oeses the place, and it is
farming or grazing. I
cres, being east part of
nearly all cleared and in
•n. A good frame barn
underneath; a never -
the place. For further
proprietor on the place,
k P. 0 G. AVERY.
10234f
TA1ARM FOR SALE.- 'or sale, Lot 4, Conces-
sion 12, Mullett, containing 100 acres, about
75 cleared and in a gcod state of cultivation,
well fenced and underd ained. There are two
good frame lionsea, frai ie barns and stables, also
te 0 good orchards. Ti re is a spring creek run-
ning through the fan . It is convenient to
schools and post office and is well situated for
markets. it will be sol cheap. Apply on the
premises or to Harlock p. o. WALTER HAN-
NAH, 1032
pARM FOR SALE.-
sion 1, Usborne, c
on London road, 11,- mil
miles from Exeter, and
acrcies of which are in bu
an in good condition
years ago, since which.t
There are on the Farm
beiring orchard, 100 ev
we ls, 2 good frame bar
For terms apply to W.
Proprietor. J. ELDER
or sale, Lot 34, Conces-
unty of Huron, situated
s from Hensall, and 31
containing 96 acres, 10
h, and balance was Clear
"hen seeded down five
me it has been in grass.
bout 5 acres of young
Tgreens, 3 never -failing
s and a frame house.
LDER, Hensel', or the
Virden, Manitoba. .
10354 f
'TAMS FOR SALE -That valuable farm
12 being North half of Lot 213, Concession 6,
Morris, on which there s a good frame barn and
outbuildings, frame lima e, good bearing orchard,
good wells, &c., Also th t valuable farm being
South half of Lot 28, onceseion 5, Morris, on
which there is a good new frame house and good
frame barn. Both of th se farms are adjoining
the village of Brussels, nd are in every respect
first-class farms. Term easy, and which will be
made known on applica ion to E. E. WADE, or
PETER THOMSON, Br ssels P. 0. 963
'LIAM IN GREY FOI
12 20, Concession 12,
which about 70 acres
from stumps, underdrai
balance is well timbered
is a. good, large frame h
stables. A good ore}
water. It is within one
Cranbrook, within six n
miles of Ethel railway et
roads leading to each
cheap and on easy term
ises or to Cranbrook P.
STER.
SALE -For sale, Lot
;ontaining 102 acres of
re cleared, nearly free
ed and well fenced. The
and unoulled. There
use, log barn and frame
ard and never -failing
mile of the village of
les of Brussels and two
tion, with good gravel
lace. It will be sold
Apply on the prem-
. VALENTINE FOER-
1022-t. f,
-ILIARM FOR SALE.- "or sale, Lot 22, on the
12 2nd Concession of Stanley, containing 100
acres, over 80 cleared and in.a good state of cul-
tivation; the balance is ell timbered with hard-
wood. There is a, large rick house, good frame
barns, sheds and stables and all necessary build-
ings. There is a good rchard, and two never -
failing wells. It is with n six miles of Clinton,
eight from Seaforth, an three from Brucefield,
with good gravel roads leading to each place.
School convenient. It be sold cheap and on
easy terms. Apply o Lot 24, Concession 3,
Stanley, or to Brucefield P.O.. JOHN GILMOUR.
10014f.
GOOD FARM FOR S LE. -In order to close
the affairs of the e tate of the late W. G.
Hingston, the executors offer the following .vary
valuable lands for sale First -North half of
Lot 30, Concession 5, t wnship of Morns, con-
taining 90 acres. On th's lot is erected a good
frame barn with stone f undation, good orchard,
well and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on
the gravel road cicsiely djoining the village of
Brussels. This farm is valtiable one, is well
fenced and in a goo state of cultivation.
For prices and terms ap ly to THOS. KELLY, Brus-
sels P. 0., HENRY JENNIN S, Victoria Square P.O.,
or JAMES SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex
County. 868
FARM FOR SALE.-
west half of Lot 2
lop, containing 150 acres
cleared, well fenced, wel
state of cultivation, the
wood bush. There are
house one and a half
frame barns with ston
There is a large orchard
branch of the'Maitland r
the farm. There is a
miles on each side. It
forth with a good grav
place. Apply on the p
P. 0. THOS. GRIEVE,
or sale, Lot 25, and the
, Concession 11, McKil-
of which 135 acres are
drained and in a good
emainder is good hard -
n the farm a good frame
storeys high, two good
.• stabling underneath.
nd two good wells. A
ns across one corner of
ht office and store 11
s six miles from Sea -
1 road leading to that
mises, or to Leadbury
Yroprietor. 1038x4
FARM FOR SALE.-
sale his valuable f
Gray, comprising Lots 6
cession of said Townshi
200 acres, and is with
thrivingJvillage ef Bros
road leading thereto.
ed, free from stumps, an
tivation. The balance
farm is particularly
whole of the fences bei
been erected in 18856.
is a comfortable log dwe
frame barn, with stone
which there is a well w
excellent water. There
implement house, 40x26
and below, and neatly si
are 22 acres in fall whea
fallow. It will be sold on
ment. For particulars
JAMES DICKSON, Regi
rich.
e subscriber offers for
ran in the Township of
and 7, on the llth Con -
p. This farm contains
n 1 and miles of the
els, with a good gravel
out 150 acres are clear -
in a good state of cul -
s finely wooded. This
ell fenced, nearly the
g straight, and having
On the premises there
ling house, and a good
tabling underneath, in
th abundant supply of
s likewise a new frame
feet, well floored above
ed and painted. There
sown upon summer -
very easy terms of pay-
pply to the proprietor, -
trar Huron Co., Gode-
98641.
REM
VED I
Seaforthltiusi
al instrument
IDM
Messrs, 8i ott Bros,
Beg t� announse tha
ed to the premises n
Joseph Kidd and
where they will be
and well -selected sto
ORGANS
Of the very best
makes.
Second-hand In
exchange at full valu
Agents wanted.
• during the Christma
SCOT
a
they have remov-
xt door to Messrs.
Son, Main Street,
found with a large
k of
PIANOS
nd Most reliable
uments taken in
liberal discount
holidays.
BROS.,
SEAFORTH.
$6,000.
•NOVEMBER 11 1887,
NG UP BITSIIN'T
IN SEAFORTH.
0 STOCK TO SELECT FROM
CONSISTING OF
Staple ahd Fancy Dry Goods, Tweeds, Hats
and Caps, Gents' Furnishings, &c.,
TO BE
SOLD AT COST AND BELOW
J. L. Smith's.
The stock is well assorted a large portion having been
bought for this Fall and Winter's trade. No old goods,. all comparatively new and
desirable.
Parties ii need of Dry Goods of any description, will do
well to all at J.L. SMITH'S early, and secuii3 bargains', as a chaonlelealrik,se thiwsovretihy
seldom occurs.
Yocan ave from 15% to 30% for every d
you pulaase fro, us. The GREAT CLEARING SALE to commence
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, NEXT.
All goods will positively, be sold, No reserve, as 1 mean
what I say, GIVING UP BUSINESS.
J. L. 4M1Tll, Mainigst., Seaforth,
CHANGE OF BASE.
JO N FAIRLEY
Is now to be found in th Bank Block, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce,
where he has opened outj a choice stock of Family Groceries, which is offered for
sale at a small advance on cost. My motto is "small profits and quick returns.'
Special inducements to ash buyers, either in large or small lots. New season's
Teas in Japans, Blacks nd Greens; at prices from 25 cents per pound upwards.
Twelve pounds of the be t Granulated Sugar for $1, and other grades equally low.
My goods are all fresh a d new, and my prices will compare favorably with any
house in the trade. A call:from old and new friends is respectfully solicited, and
satisfaction in every instance guaranteed. Orders entrusted to children will have
my special attention, and be executed promptly.
VT Goods delivered in any part of the town.
J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth.
JAM ES PICKARD,
IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN
British, Forel
Staple a
Tweeds
Readymade
MEN
17 and Domestic Manufactures
OF
d Fancy Dry Goods
Hats, Caps, Furs, Sec.
Clothing in all Sizes
YOUTHS' AND BOYS'.
Two Large 4nd Well -Assorted Stocks
Select From.
NORTH
liable house, Carr
SOUTH
where many rare
In our south branch
under the able managem
one anxious to please the
tar New Fall Goods
0
RANCH -Our established and re-
pbell's Block, Worth.
BRANCH T. Kidd.'s old stand,
bargains are to be found.
e have added to other lines of goods MILLINERY,
nt of muss BROWN; in whom will be found
most fastidious.
rriving daily..
JAMES pICKARD, Seaforth.
Always to the Front.
"NTA_RIV.A.
Post Office Store.
We want your trade, and will do our best to
secure it, by selling at the lowest poasible rate
all goods in our line, which consists of a. full
assortment of everything usually kept in.
first-class country store.
Dry Goods, Readymade Clothing,
Fresh Groceries, Teas,
Boots and Shoes, Hardware,
Harvest Tools, Machine Oils,
Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black,
Paints and Oils.
And Castor Oils,
Just received a consignment of Stand:
ard Binding Twine, as good as any in
the market.
Call and see. 1 No trouble to show
goods.
JOSEPH MORROW.
WROXETER MILLS.
Alexander L. -Gibson
Bogs to announce to the public that helms 06"a
menced to operate the
WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY,
And that he will be prepared to give good yid
in
FULL CLOTHS,
-' TWEEDS,
UNION TWEEDS,
FLANNELS,
PLAIDINGS,
'WINCEYS,
And Varieties in
STOCKING YARNS.
Custom Carding, Spinning and Ming
, Promptly Attended to.
Parties from a distance will, as far as nOigiblef
have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, and
he has put the Mill into Good Working Order
and employs none but Efficient Workmen,
All Work is Warranted.
REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILLI
ALEX, L. GIBSON,
Proprietor,
CODERICH BOILER WORKS.
Chrystal & Black,
Manufacturers of all kinds of Stationery, Marine,
Uprigiht and Tnbular Boilers.
SALT PANS, SMOKE STACKS
and all kinds Of Sheet ',Iron work -
STEAM AND WAtER PIPE FITTINO8
COnstantly on hand -
On hand, ready for deliver
I 30 H. P. New Steel Boller.
1 8 H. P. New Boiler.
A Complete 2nd -hand Threshing Outfit,
Boiler, Engine, Separator, &ea all in goodlol
ing otder. Will be sold cheap. Mail orders
receive prompt attention. Works opposite al-
it. Station.
P.O. BOX api
Goderich, May 26th, 1E86.
OVJMBER
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