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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-12-09, Page 22 111.1111r• ACROSS HER PATH. BY ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER, XX. (Continued from last week.) One morning in July Lady Adrian found among her letters one addressed in a familiar handwriting, and bearing the Hastings post mark. Her face changed, and she hurridly broke the seal, for_she recognised the writing as that of Winfred Guest. Thus it ran— " Care of Mrs. Jones, Seaview Square, Hastings. "Dear Barbara,—I am here alone with a nurse from the Training Home. I am very ill. I think I shall never see Little Wymar again in life. If you could come, if it is not too much to ask, I should so like to see you again. Dear Barbara do come. You see I use the old name, al- though you are such a. great lady now. I read of youranarriage in the newspapers and found your London addre'ss in the 'Directory. I cannot write any more, I am so weak and spent, dear Barbara. —I am, Your loving friend, " WINNIE GUEST." Barbara covered her face with her hands, and two tears stole down her cheeks.. Her husband glanced at her across the breakfast table, wondered what brought them there, but sat still. In time gone by, how quick he would have been to ask their cause, and corn - fort her with words of sympathy and love, — Suddenly she spoke, and the words took him by surprise. "Will you read that, Sir Adrian, if you please ? " Of late Lady Severne had begun to prefix "Sir" to her husband's name. He bowed, read it through, and re- turned it without remark. "IsVinifred Guest is a friend I made when I was in the country with my father, as I told you;" she said quietly. "She was, and is very dear to me. I should like to see her again. Have I your permission to go to Hastings ?" . "You are at liberty to please youraelf in this as in every other thing,Barb ra," he answered coldly. "I have not/been accustomed of late to have your plans submitted for my approval." She bit her lip. The words hurt her, how sorely he did not guess, but they werenot wholly undeserved. "Very well, Sir Adrian, I shall leave town this afternoon,returning to -morrow in time for dinner. He made no remark, and the dreary meal was finished in silence. How dif- ferent from the old, fond days when plans were made, letters read and ex- changed, Parliamentary news discussed with a point and freshness which excel- led all after-dinner talk. There was none of these things now; in general the silence was never broken save by the rustle of a newspaper or the comings and goings of the servant. Ay, it was a changed house in all ways, and none were quicker to note it than the servants, though master and mistress were studi- ously polite to each other in the presence of dependents. Lady Severne arrived at Hastings at sunset that evening. She had never been in the bea,utiful watering -place before, bat her mind was too pre -occupied to take interest in any of her surround- ings. She found the residence, of Mrs. Jones without diffieulty. It was one of a num- ber of cottage villas facing the sea. The nurse was watching for her from the window, and, when she was ushered into the house by Mrs. Jones' parlor maid, received her in the dining - room. The nurse was a lady of birth and station, one of these noble women who, casting aside the trammels of the world, give themselves unselfishly up for others, and spend their lives in alleviating the sufferings to which humanity' is heir. " You are Lady Severne,' she said, in a law, sweet voice. "1 arnesery pleased you have come. Miss Guest has been restless all this evening expeeting yon. Will you come up -stairs and take off your bonnet? I shall order some re- freshment -3 for you at once:" "Thanks." Lady Severne sat down wearily, and, putting back her veil, be- gan to unfasten her gloves. Her face was pale, so pale and haggard that the nurse involuntarily remarked upon it. "I fear you are unwell yourself, Lady Severne, or fatigued by your long jour- ney," she said,in her sympathetic, gentle way. • " Oh, no, I am quite well. Are you Miss Guest's nurse ?" she asked, in some surprise. The nurse bowed. " Yes. My name is Evelyn Carlisle— Nurse Carlisle, commonly," she answer- ed, with a smile. "1 imagined a very different person," said Lady Severne. "Will you tell me something about your patient, then? Is she very ill ? " " Hopelessly so, Lady Severne." " And is she here alone? Are none of her relatives with her? Will they leave her to die alone?" asked Barbara, pas- sionately. , "Dr. Guest comes every Monday and remains till Thursday. He left us this morning. Mrs. Guest comes sometimes; but the physicians agree that she is best alone with me. We understand each other, and Winifred likes to have me be- side her." " I do not wonder at it," said Barbara, n bluntly. "May I go up -stairs now? If a servant could bring me a cup of tea be- fore I go to see Winifred, Miss Carlisle, I should be greatly obliged. I want to be very quiet, and my nerves are unstrung. I do not like travel- ling." . The nurse bowed and led the way to a comfortable bed -chamber, where she left Lady Severne, and went to order the tea and to prepare her patient for her visitor. In half an hour's time Barbara was ready to go to Wheifred_. "Von must expect to see her greatly changed, Lady Severne," whispered the nurse in the corridor. "It is the last stage of the decline now. Barbara nodded, and the nurse opened the door. The red glow of the sunset had not yet faded from sea and sky, and its reflec- tion filled the room, and touched very tenderly the worn, wasted face of Wini- fred Guest, where it rested among her pillows. Barbara cast bat one swift glance at it, and in a moment was kneel- ing by the bed, and had the golden head pillowed on her breast, "My darling, my darling 1" the nurse heard her whisper brokenly, then she shirt the door very softly and went away. _ 1 " Barbara,I am so glad you h ve come —so glad, Barbara," whispere e Winnie back. She could not speak above whisper now. Then Barbara lifted her ead and looked at her. Her face, tho gh thin and sharply outlined, was mar ellously beautiful, her cheeks were red, her eyes bright, her expression perfec peace. Those of us who have watched t I e dread disease know these to be the p ecursors of the end. "Do you suffer much, Winni ? oo "None at all. God has b en very good to me, Barbara. I did no think it would be so easy to die." ' Barbara hid her face in the overlet, and for a time there was silen e. Only God knew how she envied er, how gladly,thankfully she would ha e chang- ed places with her at that mom nt. Life was not now so sweet to Barber Severne that she should care to prize it. "Tell me of yourself, Barba a," said Winifred's caressing voice. " ou are married now; are you satisfied, are you happy?" Barbara flung up her head. "Do I look like a happy Winifred ? " Winnie Guest sorrowfully s head. "1 have built such castles a Barbara. I have pictured yo honored, courted in society. I to have them shattered. Wh trouble? Is it your husband ?" "My husband !" Barbara the words over, lingering almost as one would speak of the dead. ' I had a .p husband, Winifrr, whom worshipped, and who .worshiped me. I h ve lost him through my own doingi, 4ou love nie, Winifred, therefore lask me no more." woman, ook her out you, loved, is hard t is the epeated Again there was a silence. "Do you remember what I s id that day at Bassett, Winifred, .tiat h ppiness and I would only know ea ,11 other from afar. Well, I have knownh ppiness, moments so exquisite that I dare scarce- ly breathe lest I should disp I then'. But it is all past, all past, and am the Barbara of old, miserable, disco, tented, restless, wild of mood as the wi d." "God guide you to peace, my friend," said Winifred, laying her thin hand on Barbara's bowed head. "You see it _will not be ve y long, Barbara, before I inherit perfec peace," she said, by-and-by. I sent for you to give you my Message to Robe t. The time of his vvaiting is passing, though not so quickly as mine. I win you to say to him, Barbara, that I dies loving him, that I would have lived f� him if I could. And say to him, Barbra, and, oh! say it tenderly and faithfii ly, that he must live the rest of his lif as God would have him live it—pure, b meless, and upright in the eyes of God d man, -: so that we may surely meet in i e home to which I must go so soon. 'i ou will remember that, Barbara ?" "1 will reniernber. I will deliver it faithfully and tenderly to Rober , Wini- fred. It will be to me a sacre trust," answered Barbara, solemnly. A satisfied look came on W ifred's face. . "That will do. -I must close y eyes now, Barbara,, and not speak a •y more. I feel my mind beginning to ander a little, I am so weak." Barbara stooped • and kissed t e fever- ed cheek, then moved softly ov r to the window. A gteat light was shi mering on the sea—the light, of summ r moon and stars—and a great peace en ompas- sed everything save the heart of narbara Severne. ' There was no sleep for her th t night. She paced restlessly up and cl wn her bedroom, or stood in the windos watch- ing the restless sea, finding in it some- thing corresionding to her mood In the motning Winifred was -ery ill, too ill for conversatio ; ind ed, she scarcely recognised her riend s hen she bent over her. Fain would arbara, have remained till the end; but she was expected at home that day So So at noon she bade Wirifred a list Isad farewell and went her way. Miss Carlisle won- dered much what manner of mental trouble had set such a anark upon* the face of Lady Severne. Ere many days were over her wonder was set at rest. CHAPTER XXL THE 13LACKNESS OF THE IGHT. Sir Adrian was at Se. Ste hen's when his wife returned home thait levening. She was scarcely disappointed. She was growing aecustomed to all the chan- ges in her life. She had only the mem- ory of days gone by, days full of tender, care, of loving consideration, of unremit- i ting -attention to her slightest desire,a,nd ' it was not sufficient to satisfy her,it only served to make the present seem more dreary by contrast. "A gentleman called'to•seeoti yes- terday, my lady," , said Markham as she passed through the hall. . "He left his card, but Sir Adrian took it, my lady." "Did Sir Adrian see him, Markham ?" asked her ladyship in to es which all her efforts could not steady. " Sir Adrian came in, y lady, just as the gentleman was speaking to me at the door. I had laid the c rd on the table, my lady, and Sir Adria4 put it in his pocket; that was all." "Do you remember tie riame, Mark- ham ?" "Yes, my lady • it was Mr. Jasper Leigh," returned the servant, but keep- ing to himself the fact that he Lel beeh charged by his master th shut the door in the face of :Mr. Jaepe4. Leigh the next time he presented hirrhielf., Lady Severne made aid fiirther remark but passed up -stairs Iwit4 her hand ons her heart. Swiftly,loll !I very swiftly the night was closing in ! After partak- ing of her solitary dirmeaahe sought her neglected study. She sat down there by the fire, not to muse on the sweetness of the past nor on , the bitterness ot the present. She was done with both. Her thoughts must be all !of the future now, By-and-by she rose, and, sitting down at the table, mace out a list of guests to whom on the m rroW she intended to send invitations to dinner for the 28th. That done she trued to her neglected manuscript and began icily ta turn over its pages. But he could not bear it, for every sentence reminded her of happy hours, daring which she had read aloud to her husband, and then 'had listened to his fond indulgent criticism. She wrap- ped it up hastily, tied a string about it, and putting it into a drawer, locked it, and threw the key into the waste basket. it was found there weeks after by one of the servants. She drew a blank sheet towards her and began to write, scarce- ly' knowing what words flowed from hr pen. It was a poem, wild, beautiful, and touching, the exact expression of all that THE H U RON EXPOSITOR. DECEMBER 9 1887. was in her heart at the moment—pas- sionate, abiding love, unquenchable re - &et, deep -breathed sorrow over happi- nOss fled for ever. When she read it over tears welled up in her eyes, and, letting her head fall upon the table, she gave way for the first time to all her pain. It waa a fierce, wild storm of weeping, but it relieved the over- charged heart, and a great calm succeed- ed. She folded up the paper with the ver- ses upon it,,and, moved by some strange impulse, she enclosed it in an envelope, sfialed it, and wrote upon the back, "For my husband's eyes alone." 'Then it was placed in her desk, above her publishers' letters,and she rose. ]Nr that night her work in her study was past. . tShe wandered to the drawing -room by-andley, epent ten minutes at the piano, and then sought her old place by the hearth. It was ten o'clock. If pro- ceedings were lively in the House she need not expect her husband for hours yet. She did not know what was chiefly oecupying the attention of Her Majesty's Government at that time, having, among poli- ties. other changes, ceased the study of poli- aBefore eleven o'clock she heard the opening of the hall door, and her hus- band's foot in the hall. She also heard him speak to Markham, and guessed he wee asking if she had returned and where she was at that moment. She had not to remain long in suspense, for he came directly to the drawieg-room. She rose slOwly to her feet and turned her color- less face towards him, wondering how he would greet her. His face wore its habitual look of stern coldness,deepened, she thought, since she saw it last. He calne forward to the hearth, and for a brief space husband and wife looked at eaCh other in dead silence. Her eyes drepped first, and sought the fire. Then Adrian Severne slowly drew from his pocket the card with Jasper Leigh's name upon it, and offered it to her. k g There is your friend's card," he said, in a strange voice. "1 happened to en- cohnter him at the door on my return frchn Downing Street. But that Mark - ha 's eyes were upon ne, I would have ki ked him into the street." arbara took the piece of pasteboard, toe it into fragments, and threw it into the fire. i' When it comes to this man seeking interviews with my wife in my house in the broad light of day it is time for me to interfere, he said in cutting tones. "This cannot go on, Lady Severne." wiftly Barbara's hand went to her he d, as if she had received a cruel etab. Her formal title'the first time it had fallen from her husband's lips when he addreesed her, hurt her more than alil the rest. a' No, as you say, it cannot go. on. Nothing I can say can convince you now that I am and have e'er been, your faithful wile in thought,word, and deed, but I swear it ta you now before God, Adrian Severne. I cannot clear myself in tour eyes. Believe it or not as you will." . She felt the keen scorn of the smile which touched his lips. She stood a few moments longer, and then slowly quitted the room and went up stairs to her own. He' had asked no questions regarding her journey, evinced no curiosity or interest in the errand upon which she had gone, and she volunteered no information. Little did she dream how that visit to Hastings was to be construed, and how it was to be made a link in the chain of evidence against her. Next morning Lady Severne went awey to Bassett without saying anything of her intention, simply leaving a mes- a -age for him with a servant, That she had in reality gone to Bassett was prov- ed by a note he received from Lady Bas- sett the following morning— "Dear Adrian," it ran, "your wife looks so wretchedly ill that I shall not go let her back to London to -day, as she desiree.When I think she is fit for gaiety again I shall send her home. Come when you want to -see her—from Satur- day till Monday, if possible.—As ever, _ " E. E. BASSETT." Needless to say that Adrian Severne clidlnot go to Bassett from Saturday till Monday. Lady Bassett was sorely puz- zled to understand the change in the wife of Adrian Severne. "It is not only that you look ill, Bar- bara," she said one morning, when they were alone. "It is the expression of mental anguish which-- I see upon your face at times which puzzles me,and near- ly breaks my heart. I am your true friend I think I have proved itito you, Barbara. Trust me." "My trouble, whatever it is, is my own, dear Lady Bassett, and could not be healed even by your sweet sympLthy," shesaid wearily. "But it is coining verY near an end now." "There is but one ending to it that I can see, and that is in the grave, judg- ing from your outward tokens," rejoined Lady Bassett, with grave candour. "Do Adrian and you not sail smoothly to- gether in the boat of matOmony ?" "No, my husband and I have drifted aery ar apart. It Is my fault, Lady Bassett. Let that eatisfy you," "It will satisfy me in!the meantime, but if this matter, whatever it is, can be set 4 rest, I shall do it. !Adrian Severne is to noble a man not td make instant reparation if the fault liewith him, and he loves you BO dearly tfiat he will be generous with you. Barbara, take my advice • do not for a punctilio, for a whim of pride or prejudice throw away a'life's happiness. If you have erred, or come short in Adrian's eyes, own your faults and begin anew; believe me, you will never regret it." Barbara rose, and, walking slowly over to the window, stood looking out upon the plenitude of summer lo-veliness on the earth. Ledy Bassett waited for her answer, but none came. ",It is six months since I was married over yonder/' she said, pointing to the spire of the village church. "Centuries ago ' it seems now, centuries, centuries. If it were but poseible, how quickly Adrian would uudo the knot Mr. Cam- bridge tied that day," she added, bit- terly. 1 (To be continued.) • —In self -forgetfulness, in work for lothers, we enrich our own souls. The irichest soul in all the fellowship of our race was the One who "went about do- ing good, and had not where to lay his head." God, whose treasures are never failing, is ever giving with generous hand to all his creatures. And it is this Gad, who has tested it,so long and so thoeoughly, that comes to us with the testimony, 41It is more blessed to give than to receive." REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. lit UILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—The uncle signed has a number of fine building Lete on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low prices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON 908 11 OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—For Sale, that comfortable dwelling house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 35, Beattie and Stark's survey,) reeently occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. _1 A 997 PROPERTY FOR SALE.— For sale, a corn- fortelle frame dwelling house, on William i Street, Sea orth. There is a good well, also a good garden, well planted with fruit trees. For sale cheap bald on easy terms, a two storey brick dwelling house, and one and a half acres of land, and a good orchard, now occupied by Mr. Quin- lan. There is also a good stable. This property is admirably suited for a retired farmer. Apply to A. STRONG, Land Agent, Seaforth. 1033 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE. —For sale, 100 acres being Lot 15 on the 13th eoncessiou 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 cu tivation, a good orchard and navel pfaii3to Agisspri g on the place and good timber. Ap- CURRY, on the premises or Crate brook P. 0, 964x4-t.f. FARM IN GREY FOR SALE.—For sale Lot 14, Concession 16, contaiping 100 acres. It is partly cleared, the balance is well timbered ; 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 15; nearly all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. A good frame barn and a good stone stable underneath; a ncwer- failirg is also on the place. For further particulars, apply to the proprietor on the place, or by letter to Cranbrook P. 0 G. AVERY. 102341 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 4,- Conees- sion Hullett, containing 100 acres, about 75 cleared and in a good state of cultivation, well [enccc and underdrained. There are tAVO good fram honses, frame barns and etables, also two good rcharde. There is a spring creek run - Ding thro gh the farm. It is convenient to schools and post office and is well situated for markets. at will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises ot to Ilarlock p. o. WALTER HAN- NAH. 1032 • FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 34, Conces- sion Usborne, county of Huron, situated on Lowden road, 1 miles from Hensel], and 31 miles ironed Exeter, and containing 96 acres, 10 acres of w ich are in bush, and balance was clear and in goo1 condition when seeded down five years ago, dnce which time it has beeu in grass. There are n the Farm about 6 acres of young bearing or hard, 100 evergreens, 3 never -failing wells, 2 gox1 frame barns and a frame house. • For terms pply to W. ELDER, Hensall, or the Proprietor. J. ELDER, Virden, _Manitoba. ' 103541 UARMS FOR SALE. --That valuable farm 12 being North half of Lot), Concession 6, Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and outbuildin s, 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 PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE —For sale, Lot 20, Cencession 12, containing 102 acres Of which about 70 acres are cleared, nearly ,free om stumps, underdrained and web fenced. The Mimeo is well timbered and unculled. There is a god, large frame house, log barn and freme stables. A good orchard and never -failing Water. It is within one mile of the avillage of Cranbrook, Within six miles of Brusss and two miles Of Ethel railway station, with good gravel roads; leading to each place. It will be sold cheapand on easy terms. Apply on the prem- ises or to Cranbrook P. 0. VALENTINE DOER- STER. 10224. f, FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 22, on the 2nd Coacession of Stanley, containing 100 acres, over Sc 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 berme sheds and stables, and all necessary build- ings. There is a good orchard, and two never - failing wells. It is within six miles of Clinten, eight from Soaforth, and three from Brucefield, with good gravel roads leading to each plaee. School convenient. It will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3, Stanley, or to Brucetield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. 10014L GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to clese the affairs of the estate of the late W. 0. Hingston, the executors offer the following very valuable lands for sale. First—North half of Lot 39, Concession 5, township of Morris, On- taining 90 acres. On this lot is erected a good framelbarn with stotie foundation, good orchard, well and pump. Nearly all cleared, and is on the gravel road closely adjoining the village of Brussels. This farm is a valuable one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Tuos.Ketaer, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY J EN NiNGS , Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES Semen Maple Lodge P. O., Middleieex CFouAitnteA, . 868 1 FOR SALE. ---For sale, Lot 25, 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 geed state of cultivation, the remainder is good hard- wood bush. There are on the farm a good franie house one and a half storeys high, two good frame barne with stone stabling underneath. There is a large orchard and two good wells. IA branch of the Maitland rues across one corner Of the farm. There is a poet office and store II miles on each side. It is six miles from Sea - forth with a good gravel road leading to that place. Apply on the premises, or to Leadbury P. 0 THOS. GRIEVE, Proprietor. 1038x8; F4RM F0111 SALE.—The subscriber offers for sale his Ivaluable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the 11th Con- , cession of said Township. This farm contains 200 lacree and is within 1 and miles of the thrieitig 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 web fenced, nearly the whole 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. Therejs 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 sola on very easy terms of pay- ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co. Gode- rich. REMOVED! Seaforth,111rusicallnstrument Messrs, Scott Bros, Beg to announee 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 ii exchange at full value. Agents wanted. A liberal discount during the Christmas holidays. ltOTT BROS., SEAFORTII. 500 REWARD HARRY J. SCOTT, Seaforth IS SEL Groceries, As will be seen by PH( that has been known fo away some very valuat Handsome C ALSO' Dinner Set, a ING THE CHEAPEST China, Crockery, &c., 1€ List sent through the country two weeks ago, years. Not only that, but he is going to give presents, comprising a ina Tea Set (44 pieces), HE LATEST DESIGN OF A These goods can be seer with Marbles, -Buttons, Mr. Cull, of Seaforth, 'v'l DAY, JANUARY_ 31.1 be chosen by these two ents are to be given av number of the contents Dinner Set ; next, the B Every person buy amount of $3.00, will le ONLY ONE DOLLAR'S NA. o There will be a bc$ which the name and reEic goods will have the chall may guess. Remember the plac e Come and get our price paid in trade for 13::W" No trade talc( HARRY J. THE d a very Handsome Full edroom Set. ID n my window. Also a GLASS JAR filled c., sealed with wax by Mr. M. Robertson and o will open and count the same on TUES- 1888, in the presence of a THIRD, who will ntlemen. The conditions on which these pres- y are these The one that guesses the nearest of bottle, gots the Tea Set; next nearest, the droom Set. g SPOT CAS entitled to one 4uess ; $6.00, two guesses, &c. rth of Sugar to eaich guess. kept specially for this Grand Offering, in ence of every person buying $3.00 worth of e to sign their name opposite the number they General Groceries to the H. J. SCOTT, No. 2 Whitney's Block, C4th. ices; no trouble to show goods. Highest tter, Fowls, Sze. for guesses. SCOTT, SEAFORTH, ,1 OCER FOR THE TIMES. JAME IMP() British, roreip Staple an Tweeds, Readymade MEN'S Two Large ar NORTH E31 liable house, Campi SOUTH B where many rare bq Inesur south branch we PICKARD, TER OF AND DEALER IN and Domestic Manufactures -OF Fancy Dry Goods lats, Caps, Furs, &c. under the able management one anxious to please the mc ‘10' New Fall Goods arr JAMES illt•••••••••••..- lothing in all Sizes OUTHS' AND BOYS'. Well-Assorted toc ks to Select From. ANCH---Our es-OIlished and re - )411's Block, Seafortli. a ANCH-T. Kidd's old stand, gains are to be found. sre added to other lines of goods MILLINERY, f MISS BROWN, in whotn will be found s fastidious. ving daily. CliARD, Seaforth. STOVE 1887. 1. RADIANT HOME CO and without Ovens, fitted wi GRAND IINIVMSAL out Ovens. HAPPY THOUGHT E Duplex Grate. The above Stoves are tip facilities are unequalled by a -Parlor, Box and Heating Ste before making a purchase: MRS, MAIN STREET, ! STOVES! ADE RS. 1887. AL STOVES in Singls and Double Heaters, with th genuine Duplex Grate. GOAL STOVE iii'Double Heaters, with and with ANGE, for Coal or Wood, fitted with genuine ; heaviest, finest cast, best fitted, and for fuel saving y other stoves inanufactured. Full line of Cooking, v s to select from. Prices Right. Give me a call JOHN KIDD, - - SEAFORTH. • Big Inducements —AT— PA 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- scin 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 loae this opportunity. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Rings, Necklets Chains, Sets, etc., at Papst's Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH, ONT. Conreuirs, Ohio, t. 27, 1587. Mr. C. L. Papst, Seafoith, Ontario. DRAB, Sia For the benefit of the public in general, as well as -to protect our own intereats, 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 who have them in stock, have procured them in an indirect way. Knowing that there are now upon the market BASE imitations of our Watch, which are offered to the public at almost any price, we only held ourselves responsible for the satisfacthry performance of the Columbus Watches purchased from our authorized agents. We are, yours respectfully, Coaumsus WATCH COMPANY. Always to the Front. Post 'Office Store. We want your trade, and will do our best to secure it, by selling at the lowest possible rate all goods in our line, which consists of a full assortment of everything usualle kept in first-class country store. Dry Goods, Readyrnade Clothing, Fresh Groceries, Teas, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Harvest Tools, Machine Oils, Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black, And Castor Oils, Paints and Oils. Just received a consignment of Stand- ard Binding "'wine, as good as any in the market. Call and see. No trouble to show gods. JOSEPH MORROW. The Kippen BETTER THAN EVER. D. B. McLean, Proprietor of the above Mills, wishes to inform his customers and the public, that having sena ed the services of a THOROUGHLY COMPE- TENT AND OLD EXPERIENCED MILLER, he is now better prepared than ever before to give entire satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage. GRISTING AND CHOPPING A specialty, and promptly attended to. Give us a trial, and get the beet Flour that can be made. 1039 p. B. McLEAN, Kippen. FARMS FOR SALE. IN HULLETT.—Lot 8, Concession 9, and South Half of Lot 8, Concession 10, Hullett,150 acres, being the farm owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Cole—$8,500. IN IIIBBERT.—Lot 22, Concession 1, Town- ship of Hibbert, 100 acres, for sale cheap. IN BRUCE COUNTY.—Lot 30, Concession 6, Township of Bruce, 104 acres, good soilovell- timbered and watered, six miles from Paisley. Terms easy—$3,200. The sale and purchase of Farm and Tows Property negotiated, Money to Lend at 6 per cent., free of all costs to borrower. For partieulars apply to LOFTUS E. DANCEY, 1039-tf Barrister, &c., Seaforth, Ont. ALLAN LINE. Royal Mail Steamships. Cabins—$50, $60 and $70. Intermediate, $30 • return, $60. Steerage passengers are book- ed to and from London, Queenstown, Deril, Belfast and Glasgow at same rates as Liverpoa If you are sending for your friends, we can fur- nish you with prepaid pessage certificate to bring them from England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, &c. Rates of passage always as low by any other line. Fire, Life and Marine Insurance done as usual. C. P. R. tickets issued to Manitoba, British Columbia'and all points east. Baggage checked through to destination. $25,000 to loan from .5/ to 6 per cent. per annum. Office—Market Street. 1007. A. STRONG. WROXETER MILLS.. Alexander L, Gibson Begs to announce to the public that he has corn menced to operate the WRCXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY, And that he will be prepared to give good val - in FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, WINCEYS, And Varieties in STOCKING YARNS. Custom Carding, Spiraling and Fulling Promptly Attended to. Parties from a distance will, as far as poseible, have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, and se he has put the Mill into Good Working Oider and employs none but Efficient Workmen, AU Work is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER ALEX. L. GIBSON, Proprietor, DECEMBER A Learn ny e. Pole -carp and Alexa Sophoclee, Anaxime codemus, Pole pbe And old Romulus ae -Ca:iar and Miltiade,, Cato, Alcibiades, Abraham and Trism Ana.xagorus and lais These, all thea-. Were known to Mathematics, hplri- Biquadratics and en Conehologe and aet. 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I was on foot and t To reward Moust• his name inscribed roll, dnd.ayhe orderedtre. ordered that there, neck a collar bear regiment, and the wash aaid comb hi Some time after engagement, in W ducal himself ver received his firs1 thrust in the shoul here that Isfoustael except in front. fluarreled with tj-i serted because thei the garris011. Ta company of chasft, Austrian spy ent• Aloustaehe, forgeti received, welcom• springing at his th ness. This action but they had time s then re -membered faithful dog. The ed, searched, and I Moustache coati exploits. At the eeeing the eolor-A enemies, he flew te him as well as be soldier fell piereed oped in his colore with his teeth thee flag which he couli the enemy 41111 l•r• piny the li!oha- must be said here ketry had taken 01 beautiful action took off the collar Lan nes ordered th this rbiinbseornwith ip, tiono leg at the battle ol the colors of his ie side it. read: loved and honereil dog." 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