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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-11-25, Page 22 • ACROSS HER PATH. BY ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER XVII. _ (Continued from last week.) The days gipped away as I said. The people of Abbot's Lynn grew, accustom- ed to the sight of the lord and lady of the manor riding through the lanes to- gether, and curiosity regarding her was beginning to be allayed. One fine after- noon, when her hushancrwas engaged with his bailiff in the library, Barbara stole out with a shawl about her head to watch the red sun setting beyond the clustering roofs of Abbot's Lynn. The turf was green on the lawn and in the great park, the mild sunshine of a new year's spring had tempted some shy violets into bloom. Barbara's delight in them was like a child's, and she _began to gather them one by one to wear at her throat that evening. She wandered on through among the leafless trees till she reached a wicket which opened into the woeds. In the shelter of the low hedgerow the violets grew thickly, and here and there a yellow bud told that the primroses would not be long behind their fellows. She stooped down, look- ing at them very lovingly, so much ob- sorbed that she did not hear a foot on the soft turf behind her. When she raised her head every ves- tige of color fled, for she was face to face with Jasper Leigh. There was a smile on his face, and he offered her his haod. " Barbara, how do you do ?" he said, in exactly the same tones he had used that memorable morning in the Red House at Little Wyman They looked at each other a moment in silence, then Barbara drew her shawl about her head and. fled like a hunted thing, so quickly that it was useless to try to follow her. " You've escaped me this time, my beauty, but my time is coming," said Jasper Leigh coolly, and lighting his cigar, leisurely sauntered back to Abbot's Lynn. Sir Adrian was still with his bailiff, and Barbara escaped up to her dressing - room, where she threw herself into a chair, and covered her face with her hands. Her deceit had made an absolute cow- ard of her, and she could not face the case and think it calmly out. Jasper Leigh had no power over her save what the knowledge of her brother's sin and punishment gave him, but she was afraid of him. He had said he would have his revenge, and he had not waited very long to seek it. The skeleton of the past pursued her, sat with her at meals and by the hearth, came between her husband and herself, and turned her moments of sweetest happiness to gall. Only one thing- was uppermest in her mind that night -the resolution to go away from Mount Severne-to put many miles between herself and Jasper Leigh -to flee from the shadow which lay across her path. " Adrian," she said, when they were alone in the drawing -room after dinner, " could we not got go away abroad somewhere for the remainder of the re- cess ?" Adrian Severne looked surprised, a little hurt, perhaps, but his wife did not see it, for her troubled eyes were bent on the fire. Well they might, for they could not meet the look bent upon her. "Have you grown tired of our home so soon ?" asked Adrian a little quickly. Barbara rose hurriedly, and going be- hind her husband's chair, laid her arm about his neck. "Oh, no, nay dearest, it is not that, believe me, it is not that; but I am so restless, so hill of wayward- ness and changing mood, I cannot be content. You do not yet know all the weaknesses of the woman you have married she said with a sob. " I do not know what is the matter with me, Adrian' . I feel afraid of something here -perhaps of the shadow your mother left behind. So if you will take me away for a little while I think it will be better for tui both." Adrian Severne took his wife's face in his hands, and looked at it with passion- ate, yearning gaze. Well might her eyes fall before that look. " My precious wife, what have 1 to do but care for you, and make your happi- ness my first earthly aim. I am glad you have come to me, Barbara, and told me what you wish, because it proves to me that I did not expect in vain my wife's implicit trust." She was very silent, 'keeping her face hidden. "Parliament opens on the 15th Febru- ary," said Adrian, by-and-by, " 89 that we have a month at our disposal. If you like we can be on the wing tomor- row." • Two days later Sir Adrain and Lady Severne were on their way to Rome. CHAPTER XVIII. CLOSING IN. As may be surmised, the eyes of society were turned upon Sir Adrian Severne's wife when they took up their abode inPark Lane. He had no reason to be ashamed of his choice; nay, every day deepened his admiration for her grace and sweetness, her consummate tact, her exquisite bearing in what was at first a trying position. Esc many days were past Adrain Severne saw with proud satisfaction his wife being warmly vrelcomed by those whose approval he most desired, and congra.tulations were offered to him on all sides. • Society forgot her former obscurity; it asked no questions regarding her antecedents. She was received as the wife of the diplomatist who was already making his mark, and also was honored, on her own account, as the first novelist of the day. They said she was a woman to he en- vied, that earth had no more to give, not knowing that at times she account- ed herself the most wretched of women. The cleverest men of the day coveted the honor of a few minutes' conversation with her, she was so brilliant, so origin- al, and yet so gracious. Women envied her, but none had a word to say against her she won them all. March found the Ladies Severne still on the Continent, but the London fash- ionable -journals sent them by mail kept them fully informed regarding the doings of Adrian and his wife. Her brilliant success in society, as well as in the field of literature, was as gall to ‘hem, and they did not greatly care to return to be witnesses of it. To Barbara their movements occasion- ed no thought. They had declined to receive her as a member of their family, and henceforth she would leave them alone. One afternoon a visitor's name was ee',1 brought to Lady Adrian ii her study. She looked at the card, and the name upon it was "The Hol. Miss St. Maur." • She recognized it its that of al youiag lady of whom her husband had often spoken, and went to the drawing -room at once. Miss St. Maur was standing in the win- dow, with the sunlight falling full upon her queenly figure and beautiful face. Barbara bowed, but Ethel St. Maur, flinging conventionalism to the winds, went forward and took Barbara's hands in her warm clasp. • " I don't know what you will think of me, Lady Severne," she said, in her winnin4 way, "but Adrian Severne's wife must not be a stranger to me. I am a very old friend of his, and I came to see you whenever Iari1ived in town. Cari I hope for a place atmimg yotir friends ?" A warm, rich flush overspi;ead Bar- bara's face, a bright smile wreathed her lips. "I thank you yeryl much," shb said simply, and touched with her lips the face of Ethel St. M'aur. Oh, if Frances Severne could but have witilessed that she would have been doubly, itrebly bit- ter against her brother's wife. "Sit down and stay it little with me; Miss St. Maur. Adrian will be home shortly, I expect. He is at a Cabinet meeting this afternoon," she said by-and-by. Or will you come to - my sanctum ?" she added, with a little smile. It is there I am most at home,. and there only friends are welcome." Ethel St Maur looked gratilied, and the twain proceeded to the study, which here also Adrian Severne had set in order for his wife. Barbara shut the door, drew an easy chair for her guest, but Ethel stood a few minutes looking at the writing - table with its litter of manuscript. "I feel nervous," she said, with a ring- ing laugh. "Am I. really within the sacred precincts where the words are penned which create so 'much disturb- ance in the literary world? May I peep?" • Barbara nodded, and Miss St. Maur lifted almost reverently the page which the author had left unfinished. "Great joys are more humbling in their effects than great agonies. t'Hu- manity rebels against pain, and employs itself in finding abundant reasons why it should not be afflicted, rather than in humbly acknowledging the chastisement as deserved. There are few who can complacently accept great happiness as a fitting reward either for personal merit or for conscientious fulfilment of duty," read Miss St. Maur in wondering tones. "Do you identify yourself with all you write, Lady Severne ?" "That would hardly be possible," re- turned Barbara. 4BiSt that I believe to be true, and se will you some day, if you do not now. Do not read any more, Miss St. Maur. You will find only the skeleton of the story there. I have many hours writing before my work is ready for public perusal." "May I ask its name ?" said Ethel, replacing the paper On the table! " ' A Woma.n's Way,'" returned Bar- bara, and there was a brief silence. "Now, -Lady Severne, you have been so forbearing with me that I am going to sit down here and ask a great many questions about your literary work," said Ethel St. Maur, in her frank way. "Tell me how you feel. What thoughts you must have, what deep interests, be- side which the petty aims of other wo- men sink into insignificance." "1 am the friend and the woman to- day, not the authoress," said Barbara almost deprecatingly. "Another time perhaps we may have a talk about it, to -day let me grow friendly upon other subjects." • " How gracefully, and yet how effec- tually, you stem my curiosity," laugh- ed Ethel. " Ah, herescomes your hus- band. Barbara rose, blushing like a school- girl, but not before .her husband had, seen the attitude in which they stood, Ethel • with her dainty hand on Bat- bara's shoulder, and her face very near hers. He was more than surprised, more than pleased, for, as you know'he had a warrn liking and admiration for Miss St. Maur. "Ethel, I am very pleased to see you," he said with a heartiness there was no mistaking, and their hands met in a warm, friendly clasp. "1 have taken your castle by storm, you see, Adrian," she"laughed. "-And your 'wife and I are friends, are we not, Lady Severne ?" Barbara smiled and answered yes; but the eyes bent on her husband's face told her thoughts were elsewhere. Even Ethel enderstood that look of love, and gathered from it that those busy tongues, who said Adrian Severne's wife had: married solely for ambition spoke with- out knowledge, • From that day Ethel St:Maur was thel firm, steadfast friend of Adrian Severne's' wife, and even when the shadow fell upon the hearth which appeared so fair, that day, she remained true to her and kept her faith unshaken till the dawn of brighter days. Lady Bassett was late in coming to town that spring. Every year bound her closer to her :beloved Kentish home, and lessened her desire for, or interest in, the whirl of o London season. - But one morning late in March Adrian Severne's wife received a note in her familiar handwritingsdated from liarley street : "Dearest Barbara," it ran, I came up last night. Needless to say anxiety to hear Adrian on the Eastern Question brought me. I shall be at home to you to -morrow -afternoon. Do not fail. - Yours ever, " E. E. BASsETT.I" The servants in 23 Harley street had more obsequious •attention to pay to Lady Adrian Severne than they bestow- ed upon her when she was Miss Ogilvie. She was inwardly amused at the change, but made no rernark upon it to her friend. Her welcome from the woman who had done and been so much to her was like herself warm and sin- cere. After the first close embrace, Lady Bassett held her at arm's length, and gazed at her affectionately and ap- provingly. "You look, what shall I sa.yl-dis- tinguished, my dear," she said heartily, "and I am proud of Adrian's wife. I half -expected him also. You have not yet begun, I hope, to dispense with your husband's escort on every available op- portunity ?" Barbara laughed, and the sound was more assuring even than her words. "Necessity is a hard mistress, dear Lady Bassett. If I cannot dispense with my husband's escort in these stir- ring times, I find I must stay indoors. -svfe i . - THE ,HURON EXPOSITOR. I have married, I think, the busiest man in all London." Lady Bassett nodded. "You have married -one of the most hard-working and conscientious of Her -Majesty's Ministers, Barbara. See you to it that you make his home a plaoe • where he can find at all times a rest from work, and an antidote for care," she said, with her searching eyes fixed upon • Barbara's face. `" I try very hard, Lady Bassett._ My husband tells me I succeed," she said, with' the odd simplicity yhich was at times such a charm in her manner. " Wel1, I have wondered often and often what manner of reception your stately mother-in-liw gave you at your home -coming, but I shrank from men- tioning it in a letter, since you never alluded to it or to them at all." "Had I been less sure of my hus- band's love, Lady Bassett, less sure that I was first in his heart and • thoughts, they would have broken My heart be- tween them that night," returned Bar- bara, quietly, though her face flushed slightly and her eyes flashed. "As it was, I was able to hold my own and to show them that I did not fear them, and that, too, without forgetting what was due to my husbanil's relatives.'" "1 am glad of. it. I felt very anxious on the subject. Surely they must be pleased now to know how popular and beloved Adrian's wife has become." Barbara remained silent, because she could not assent. "1 fancy you older, paler, more care- worn -looking, now that the red has left your cheeks," said Lady- Bassett, by- and-by. "Do you find the responsibili- ties of your position too heavy ?" "Oh, lao ; but have been writing a good deal. I am anxious to get my MSS. in the publishers' hands before the Easter recess." "The world of letters is not to be de- prived of its ornament though society ' has gained a new one," &piled Lady Bassett. " What does Adrian say to the literary work ?" - "Adrian never interferes with me in any *ay," answered Barbara, , and turned her eyes away to hide the quick, passionate light of love which sprang to them. "Ah, that is like Adrian. He has given you a great love, Barbara, and de- serves all your heart in return." Barbara, rose. "You asked me aquestion once, Lady Bassett, which I did not answer very satisfactorily. I, can do so now," she said falteringly. "Wife never loved husband before, I think, as I loye mine. I am nothing without him. I would die for him at any moment." "Now my heart is at rest. God bless you, my darling, and Adrian too, and keep your love fresh in your hearts to the end," said Lady Bassett. "Must you go now? When will Adrian and you dine with me ?" I shall ask him and send a note or call and tell you,' answered liarbara. "Good-bye." Some, shopping in Regent street de- tained Lady Severne, and she did not reach home till five o'clock. , "Has Sir Adrian returned ?I' he ask- ed the servant in the hall. • "No, my lady, but there is a gentle - map in the library wishing to see you. He came nearly an hour ago, and said he would wait till you came home." With her servant's keen eyes upon her it lpehoved Lady Severne to appear out- wardly unconcerned, though her heart wa sick within her, " Did he give his name ?" she asked, with perfect ease of manner. "No, my lady. , He said you would see him without it," returned the man, and his mistress moved towards the library door. She dared uot hesitate on the threshold with his eyes bent upon her, so she was obliged to open the door and enter at once. L'She shut it some- what hastily, and, putting back her veil, turned to face the visitor. As she had expected, she confronted Jasper Leigh. He came forward with his easy smile, and stretched out his hand, but she waved it aside, her lips curling with in- finite scorn. "What do you want? Why have you sought me here, Jasper Leigh ?" she asked sharply and clearly. (To be continued.) Affectingly Dramatic Seen The real estate boom had stru k Rome. Groups of excited people gath r- ed about the corners and discussed matters in hoarse, whispers. " What ho, Casca," cried the noble Claudius, "what means yon, gathering hard by the forum ?" "It ineans, 0 my brave Claudius, that the wise Lartius is about to address the people. Wrap thy toga closer and come with me, that we may hear. See, he speaks. Silence, ho, slaves ! Hearken to the noble Lartius ?" Lartius stood in the pulpit, pale and ex- cited, but whether with fury or joy it was hard to tell, so well was his iron face trained to cenceal his emotions. "Listen, 0 'my Romans," he said, "and when ye have heard me speak, gather thy arms unto thee, for this night must the Tiber be red with blood. The edict hath gone forth that the temple of Isis must be torn down, and the priests are weeping at the fall of the gods and the temple is draped in mourning. Shall Romans stand idly by and see the temple of their gods torn down ?" There were hoarse shouts of "No, no," and the clanging of weapons; and when there came a lull, Claudius cried, "Tell me, 0 Lartius, why do they destroy our temple ?" The voice of Lartius was husky with emotioo when he replied, "To build a real estate exchange." Then there were shouts of praise and victory, and a thousand bold Romans rushed off to help tear down the temple. And Claudius and Casca went into a drug store, corner of H street and the Appian way, and called for soda with a wink in it. -The ninth of the present month, November, was the Prince of Wales' forty-seventh birthday. -The barns and outbuildings together with a large quantity of farm cereals, of Mr. Robert Foster, lot 1, concession 6, Nissouri,weretotally destroyed by fire recently. The loss will amount to $4,000 or $5,000; lightly insured. Children and matches combined get credit for start- ing the blaze. , -Hector McLean, an auctioneer in Winnipeg during " boom " days, and formerly of Ottawa, has wooed and won the hand of a San Diego, California, fair one, whose age is 85 and' fortune $100,000. The lady's friends objected to the alliance, whereat the ancient couple eloped to Los Angeles, where the marriage took place. AEAL ESTATE FOR SALE. IQUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. -The uncle JD signed has n number of tine building Lett on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at lovi prices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON 008 11 OUSE 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. 907 Q000 FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, in th< Township of Hibbert, Lot 29, on the 8t1: Concession, containing 100 acres. It is free of stumps, in a high state of cultivaMon, and has no it good buildings. There is an b.bundance of never -failing water, and the farni , is convenient to markets, with gravel roads running n all directions. Apply to WM. EBERLIART, Sea - forth p.o. 990-tf. IblARM IN GREY FOR SALE -For sale, 100 acres being Lot 16 on the 13th concessioe 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 nevei failing spring en the place and good timber. Ap- ply to ISAAC CURRY, on the premises or Oran - brook P. 0. 964x4-t.f. riARM IN GREY FOR SALE. -For sale Lot _112 14, Concession 16, co-utaining 100 acres. It is partly cleared, the balance is well thnbered ; a never -failing creek crosses the place, and it is well adapted for either farming or grazing. I will likewise sell forty acres, being east part of Lot 14, Concession 16.; nearly all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. A good frame barn and a good stone stable underneath; a never- failieg well is also on the place. For further- particalars apply to the proprietor on the place, or ,by letter to Cranbrook P. 0 G. AVERY. 1023-tf FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 4, Conces- sion 12, Hullett, containing 100 acres, about 75 cleared and in a good state of cu1tivati4n, well fenced and underdrained. There are tat.° good frame, honses, frame barns and stables, also te o good orchards. There is a spring creek run- ning through the farm. It is convenient to schools and post office and is well situated for markets. It will be Sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to Hai -lock p. o. WALTER HAN- NAH. 1032 FARM FOR SALE. -For 'sale, Lot 34, Conces- sion 1, Usborne, county of Huron, situated on London road, 1i miles from Hensel], and 31 miles from Exeter, and containing 96 acres 10 acres of which are in bush, and balance was dear and in good condition when seeded down five years ago, since which time it has been in grass. There are on the Farm about 6 acres of young bearing orchard, 100 evergreens, 3 never -failing wells, 2 good frame barns and a frame house. For terms apply to W. ELDER, Hensall, or the Proprietor. J. ELDER, Virden, Manitoba. . 1035t f FARMS FOR SALE.- That valuable farm being North half of Lot 29, 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 _Southl. half of Lot 28, Concession '6, Morris, on vvhich 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 PETER THOMSON, Brussels P., 0. 963 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE -For sale, Lot 20, Concession 12, containing 102 acres of which about 70 acres are cleared, nearly free from stumps, underdrained and well fenced. The balance is well timbered and unculled. There is a good, large frame house, log barn and frame stables. A good orchard and never -failing water. It is within one mile of the village of Cranbrook, within six miles of Brussels and two miles of Ethel railway station, with good gravel roads leading to each place. It will be sold cheap and on easy.terms. Apply on the prem- ises or to Cranbrook P. 0. VALENTINE FOER- STER. 10224. f, 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 Brucefield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. 1001.tf. GooD FARM FOR SALE. -In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Ifingston, the executors offer the following vary 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 farrn is a yalua,ble one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Tilos. KELLY, Brus- sels I'. 0., Haiav JENNINGS, Victoria SqUarC P.O., or JAMES Swan, Maple Lodge P. O., Middlesex County. 868 FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 2, and the west half of Lot 24, Concession 11, McKil- lop, containing 150 acres, of which 135 acres are cleared, well fenced, well drained and in a good state of cultivation, the remainder is good hard- wood bush. There are on the farm a good frame house one and a half storeys high, two good frame barns with stone stabling underneath. There is a large orchard and two good wells. A branch of the Maitland runs across one corner of the farm. There is a post office and store 11 miles on each side. It is six miles from Sea - forth with a good gravel read leading to that place. Apply on the premises, or to Leadbury P. 0. THOS. GRIEVE, Proprietor. 1038x4 FARM FOR SALE. -The subscriber offers for sale his valuable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the llth Con- cession of said Township. This farm contains 200 acres, and is within 1 and 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 balance is finely wooded. This farm is particularly well fenced, nearly the whale of the fences being straight, and having been erected in 1885 6. On the premises there is a comfortable log dwelling house, and a good frame barn, with stone stabling underneath, 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 wheat sown upon summer - fallow. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co. Gode- rich. ak-tf. REMOVED! Seafortlikrusicallnstrument ,Messrs, Scott Bros, Beg to announs.e that they have remov- ed to the premises next door to Messrs. Joseph Kidd and Son, Main Street, where they will be found with a large and well -selected stock of ORGANS' & PIANOS Of the very best and most reliable makes. • Second-hand Instruments taken in exchange at full value. Agents wanted. A liberal discount during the Christmas holidays. SCOTT BROS., SEAFORTH. $500 HARRY IS SELL Groceries, As will be seen by Price that has been known for away some very valuable 4 EWARD SCOTT, Seaforth, 1\TC1- THE CHEAPEST h i n a, Crockery, &c9 ist sent through the country two weeks ago, ears. Not only that, but he is going to give resents, comprising a Handsome Ch na Tea Set! (44 pieces), , ALSO TI E LATEST DESIGN OF A Dinner Set, an a very Handsome Full edroom Set. ID MI MI These goods can be seen with Marbles, Buttons, & Mr. Cull, of Seaforth, wh DAY, JANUARY 3rd, my window. Also a GLASS JAR filled sealed with wax by Mr. M. Robertson and will open and count the same on TUES- 888, in the presence of a THIRD, who will be chosen by these two gentlemen. The conditions on which these pres- ents are to be given away iiumber of the contents Dinner Set ; next, the Be are these : The one that guesses the nearest f bottle, gets the Tea Set; next nearest, the lroom Set. Every person buyin,, SPOT CASH General Groceries to the amount of $3.00, will be ntitled to one guess; $6.00, two guesses, &c. 'ONLV ONE DOLLAR'S wor h of Sugar to each guess. There will be a book which the name and resid goods. will have the chanc may guess. Remember the place, Come. and get. our pr price paid in trade for Bu riEr No trade taken HARRY J. kept specially for. this Grand Offering, in nee of every person buying $3.00 worth of to sign their name opposite the number they H. J. SCOTT, No. 2 Whitney's Block, C4th. ces ; no trouble to show ter, Fowls, &c. or guesses.. • croods • Highest COTT, SEAFORTH, THE GROCER FOR THE TIMES. JAMES P1CKA_RD, IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN British, FOreign nd Domestic Manufactures,, Staple and Fahcy Dry Goods Tweeds, : ats,Caps,Furs, &c. Readymade C othing in all • Sizes MEN'S OUTHS' AND BOYS'. Two Large an • NORTH BR liable house, Campbe SOUTH B where many rare bar Well -Assorted Stocks ect From. NCH -Our established and re- s Block, Seaford'. ANCH-T. Kidd's old stand, ains are to be found. In our south branch we ha e added to other lines of goods 'MILLINERY, under the able management ol MISS BROWN, in whom will be found one anxious to please the most astidious. :0* New Fall Goods arrivi g daily. JAMES P CKARD, Seaforth. CHANGE OF BASE. JOHN FAIRLEY Is now to be found in the Bank Block, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce, where he has opened out a choice stock of Family Croceries, which is offered for sale at a small advance on cost. My motto is "small profits and quick returns.' Special inducements to cash buyers, either in large,,or small lots. New season's Teas in Japans, Blacks and Greens, at prices from 25 cents per pound upwards. Twelve pounds of the best Granulated Sugar for $1, and other grades equally low. My goods are all fresh and new and my prices will compare favorably with any house in the trade. A call:froni 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. NOVEMBER 26 1887. HELLO ! OVEMBBE 2 Where is this store we hear so meth about from our neighbors, called 011 S 1 JD Why next door to Cooper & Son's Groc- ery Store, Albert St., Clinton. If this won't help you to find Cheapside, jast ask the first person you meet on the street, where is Sam Wilson's Dry Goods Store, (christened Cheapside,) who formerly clerked for Irwin & Hoelgene, years ago, who waited on the old resi- dents in years gone by, who always treated you well, who always gave you goodbargains when in his power so to do, who is known personally to you all for the paet 20 years, who has now commenced business for himself, in his own na- tive town; who now asks for. your patronage, who can sell goods closer (has done so since opening up in Clinton,) then those big shops with big rents and large expenses ; who is now going to give you a chance never before heard of in the history of Huron County. The chance is this: ,There is now displayed in Cheapside's ' window to the south, a Handsome Parlor Set Fit for any parlor in the County of Huron. A handsome present for any young man to his beet girl, or who may be thinking of joining the Happy State about Christmas. The chance is open to every Man, Woman and Child in the Dominion of Canada, to get a good handsome present, that is fit for any drawing room in the county. There will be a large glass jar filled with beans, sealed with wax by two disinterested gentlenien, who will open and count the some on New Year's, eve, in the presence of a, third, who will be chosen hy those two gentlemen. THE GUESS. The one who comes nearest the number of Beans in the glass jar, will moat assuredly get this handsome Parlor Set, which cost •$75, and wa S made. by A. A. Bennett expressly for Cheap- side. The one who comes secoed nearest will get a Beautiful Pair of All -Wool Blankets. And the one who comes third nearest will get a beautiful All -Wool Blue, Black Cashmere Drees, say nine 3 ards. No favors you can rest assured. Come every body and get a guess. The Conditions of the Guess are Simply These: Every person buying for SPOT CASH goods to the amount of 85, will be entitled to one guess; 810, two guesses; 815, three guesses; and so on. No max ranson will, be entitled to more than five guesses, viz., $5. There will be a book kept specially for this grand offering, in which the name and residence of every person buying 85 of g-uods will have the chance to sign ti dr name opposite the number of beans they v guess. Remember this is the GRANDEST r I MOST LIBERAL OFFER ever made in - the leetery of Clinton, or any other town _hi Huron coenty. .a he Genuine Poor Man's Friend is CHEAP - SI; iE, and don't you forget it. Workingmen of Clinton and surrounding coup - try. -Now is the time to come alon.g with your cash, and get a chance to secure a lovely set of Parlor Furniture for your best room, at the small sum of $5. You can all do with 85 worth of goods, and about this time of the year is the proper time to give you such a grand chance, not -after the nem year when the best goods are all gone; buy right now during the months of November and December. You all know I only opened out about the middle of April with an entirely new stock of the best goods ever shown in the Hub. The fall stock is only to ,hand a few weeks, and you are all well aware there is no old stale (six to twenty years) goods on Cheap - side's shelves. The whole stock is only 131X months' and one-half old, so •now is yobr time to get a guess at once for 85, spot cash. la S. -No trade taken for a guess. S. WILSON, -CHEAPSIDE, • Next Door to T. Cooper & Son's Gaegery Albert Street, Clinton-. Big Inducements -AT- PST'S Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH. Watches at any price from now until the end of November. Also Silverware, Jewelry and Clocks; •large assortments to choose from. This is the third sea- son we have made sales, giving the pur- chaser the benefit, since we are in Sea - forth, and those who bought before well know that we mean business. We do not advertise 25 and 50 per cent. dis- count, as the public know full well it cannot be done, but we simply sell our entire stock at an advance of 10 per cent. on cost from now until the end of November. Don't lose this opportunity. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Rings, Necklets, Chains, Sets, etc., at Papst's Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH, O. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1887. Mr. C. L. Papst, Seaforth, Ontario, DEAR Sia: For the benefit of the public 111 general, as well as to protect our own interests, we desire to state that you are the only author- ized agent for the sale of Columbus 'Watches in Seaforth and vicinity, and any other dealers a -ho have them in stock, have procured them in an indirect way, Knowing that there are new upon the market BASE imitations of our Watch, NWiliCh are offered to the public at almost anY4 price, we only hold ourselves responsible for the eatisfactory performance of the Columbus Watches purchased from one authorized agents. We are, yOurs •respeetfully, COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY. ; - WROXETER MILLS, Alexander L. Gibson Begs to anneence to the public that he has CC") meneed to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY, And that he will be prepared to give good cal itt FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLMDINGS, WINCEYS, And Varieties in STOCKING YARNS. Custom Carding, Spinnin.g- and Pullin • Promptly Attended to. Parties from a distance will, as far as s pessibie, have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, and as he has put the Mill into Good Working Ordei and employs none but Efficient Workmen, All Work iWarranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILLS. ALEX. L. GIBSON, • Proprietor. • The Fate WildthWinter event NifT:007,e through an English eft gh Ao rho: ustea iihte 3ehr. ese:sr ruddy ncori edal duy riadi gl 1,1v ttt: Bang out their pleaaant gale voices of the childa Bat therevere lights asel sent o. chill, That41:1101,:a,lhei st41,1::.:r3 2„ , I stood before tee pan ai3d sin. WAontlidulosteehnrhoaanul ilt I aaw yoUfllinen and ma; park stvilitehit)hatehclloutly elra wrath. 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