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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-12-30, Page 2--- 2 TIE HURON EXPOSITOR. ACROSS HER PATH. BY ANNIE s. SWAN. CHAPTER XXV. (Continued from last week.) " Yes ; the Duke of Wendover and 'his sister—Lady Cecil—were I know, expeeted at the castle," replied Lady Severne. "WiU you come, Ethel?" "1 am in your hand, Lady Severne,” returned Ethel, and her voice was not quite steady. It, however, passed unnoticed. "You must be ready by twelve, then. Adrian., what plan have you for to -day? Can you escort us? " I am sorry I cannot, mother. I have to meet Gresham in Middle borough at once; but I shall ride round by Castle Burnett on my return, and escortseem home." While he was spea.k- ing Ethel St. Maur quietly left the room. Then Frances Severne drew Vanity Fair from her pocket, and, turning its pages hurriedly, found what she sought. It was the paragraph which Mrs. Green- way had been requested to read to her nephew, Japer Leigh. " Adrian, look there," she eaid, and handed him the open page, with her finger pointing to the place: Adrian's face flushed as he read— an angry flush—and his eyes flashed fire. "This is scandatous," he said fiercely. "This unprincipled spy upon private affairs ought to be suppressed. It is a fabrication which must be exposed at once. Tear it up lest it should meet the eye of Miss St. Maur, and spoil what- ever pleasure her visit might otherwise give her." It is too late," answered Frances, quietly. "It was from Ethel's faee 1 gath, ered there was some home -thrust in the paper she was reading. This comptom- ises her, Adrian, a`aar there is but one course open to you." Adrian Severne turnedrupon his sister with rising passion in his eyes. " Take care, Frances. I have had sufficient of your interference with my affairs in the past," he skid, in a voice s•he had been wont to dread. "This is very awkward, Adrian," broke in Lady Severne, who had read the paragraph. "Is there any truth in the first part of this extraordinary state- ment?" "It is true that I have filed an appli- cation for divorce from my former wife," responded Adrian, briefly. " And is there no truth whatever in the latter ? " queried Frances. • "I will answer your question,Frances, on the understanding that it is the last time you will allude to such a matter. There is no truth whatsoever in the re- port that I am to marry Kiss St. Maur or any other lady. I ani done with marriage henceforth, and the sooner the world understands it the better for us all. I shall take instant steps to have this scandalous rumor immediately sup -- pressed," answered Adrianand turning upon his heel, quitted the room. In the library, to his intense amazement, he found Miss St. Maur writing a letter. She saw from his face that he had read the annonneement which had distressed her, and for a moment they stood. in ;Hence, neither knowing what to say first. "1 have been writing a letter home, Adrian," she said at Fast, "1 find I must shorten my visit to Mount Severne." Adrian Severne bit his lip and took a turn across the room. Ethel had oppor- tunity enough to quit it, but something impelled her to stay. ` I need scarcely ask the question, I suppose," he said by -and by, pausing in front of her. " That outrageous para- graph Frartoes has just pointed out to me is the cause of your change of pian? " She bowed her head, the rich carmine flooding her face again. "You will see that it is refuted at once, Adrian," she said sitnply. "1 have known you sci long that lean speak to you about this imatter frankly as a sister might, but you will understand that it NviLl be better for me to leave Mount Severne at present." Listening to her womanly words,look- ing upon her sweet, uplifted face,Adrian Severne's faith in women revived again, and he felt for Ethel St. Maur a rever- ence unspeakable. "1 will see that it is done at once, Ethel," he answered; then Ethel turned her face to the window, and stood look- ing out upon the snow-covered landscape in silence. " It is due to you,Rthel," said Adrian by-and-by, "to tell you that it is true I am seeking a divorce from my former wife j but "1 am sorry to hear it. 0 Adrian ! let a little longer time elapse; do not seek it yet," interrupted Ethel, turning shining, earnest eyes npon his face. He looked like a man who had received a sudden shock. "Why nat ? " he asked, in purest amazement. I can hardly tell, I can give you no reason, except what may seemto you a fantasy of a woman's mind," she answer- ed. "Adrian, I have never lost my faith in your wife. I know her an_11, and I knew she loved you as a wife should love her husband—wherever she may be whatever may be the explana- tion of this great mystery, I believe - she - is faithful to yeti." "Ethel,Ethel 1 these are mad words," said Adrian Severne hoarsely. " They are true. Call me mad if you like, but mark my words. Time will prove that I am right; a woman's in- stinct is unerring, Adrian," returned Ethel as she moved towars the door. She pausedl there a moment, and then tamed to him again, a faint and lovely color stealing over her face. "Adrian, I will effectually prove to you how little that idle gossip in Vanity Fair has really hurt me," she said in a low voice," by telling you what is known as yet only to my Family cirele—I am engaged to be married to the Duke of Wendover, and only the recent bereave- ment in his family has prevented the an- nouncement from having been made public before now." Adrian Severne took two steps to- wards her, and clasping her hands in his raised them to his lips. "May God bless you,Ethel,and him," he said fervently. "He is worthy of you, my friend.'" "Friends for life, Adrian," she said, with a smile and a. tear, "And when brighter days.dawn for Mount Severne, we will laugh together over this very 1 peculiar interview." Then she left him, his heart throbbing j with a. pain which had yet in it a wild thrill of hope. Her words were strange but they carried conviction with them. o Was it possible after all that his wife's secret might have been a comparatively innocent one, but which she feared to reveal to him? Truly Ethel St. Maur had given the master of Mount Severne sufficient food for thought that day. As arranged, the ladies drove to Cas- tle Burnett, but waited in vain for Adrian coming. Concluding that he had been detained in Middleborough, they returned home, reaching it about four o'clock. "Has Sir. Adrian returned from Mi dleborough, Markham ? " inquired Lad Severne, as they entered the house. "Sir Adrian is away to London, m lady," returned the servant. Lady Severne exchanged glances with Frances. "By what train, Markham?" "The 2:10 express, .rny lady. Just after you left, as Sir Adrian was making ready to go to Middleborough, a. lady called and asked for him. He saw her in the library, my lady, and then I was told to order a carriage to , go to the station. They left together. Sir Adrian seemed very much excited," said Mark- ham, volunteering his information re- spectfully. Lady Severne grew pale, Franc looked curious, Miss St. Maur deepl interested. "What kind of a lady was it, Mark- ham ?." asked her ladyship, unable to keep back the question. "An elderly person, well-dressed looked like =a tradesman's wife, m lady," answered Markham. "Here a note for Miss S. Maur," he added offering that lady a sealed envelope. "Sir Adrian did not say, when h would return ? " said Lady Sdverne. "No, my lady; he left no mes- sage." Then the ladies passed up stairs. "11 I do not appear too eurious,Ethe would you read your note and see if i throws any light upon this strang affair ?" Said Lady Severne, pausing a the drawing room'adoor. Ethel nodded, and, opening the door the three entered the room. She breke the seal there, and, havin read it, passed it to Lady Severne. It was brief and inscrutable enough. "My friend," it,ran, "1 have receiv- ed sudden and indisputable proof of the truth of what I deemed your wildly im- probable words this morning. I am away to investigate the matter, and satisfy myself _a,s far as I can. That done, it remains for me to find her—a search in which I know I shall have your warm wishes and sympathy. God bless d- es is you, Ethel, "What may this mean? Who is the her spleen of? What search has he gone upon?" said Lady Severne sharp- ly. "It meaps this, Lady Severne, that while Adrian and I we talking* this morning about the paragraph in Vanity Fair, his wifet,s name was mentioned. Then I expressed to him my firm belief in her innocence, my conviction that the mistery would be cleared up,that happi ness would° eaain smile -upon Mount Severne," saidEthel, with a trembling lip. "It is a great, deep joy for me that my hopes are likely to be fulfilled, and I pray God he may be successful in his search." It was not pleasant at that moment to look upon the face of Frances Sev- erne. " And I say, God forbid," she said. "It is not fit that such a 'woman's name `should be mentioned among respectable women. If Adrian should be so insane as to bring her back to Mount Severne, he will look upon my face for the last time. I will never fergivh him." . "Oft Frances, hush 1" broke from the trembling lips of Ethel St. Maur. "And I say—Frances and Ethel wit- ness my words,"—said - Lady Severne, "if Adrian can bring his •wife back to Mount Severne cleared in the eyes of the world, if. he can .prove to I his own satisfaction and tomine that she has been true to him, she will be to me as a daughter. Poor girl, poor girl ! my heart has been very heavy about her often. I was very unkind to her, Ethel, very unkind, but I have been punished for it." ' "Dear Lady Severne," cried impul- sive Ethel,with her arms about the neck of the penitent woman, '1 feel so light and sunny -hearted to -day, though the, tears will not be kept heck. I think! Adrian is to be made happy again. Dear Frances, don't look so strangely. Be glad with us for Adrian's sake." Frances Severue turned away, her face growing dark with passion. "Fools 1 fools ! " they heard her mut- ter bitterly as she left the room,and that day they saw her face no mof:e. --- - CHAPTER. XXVI. A CLUE.5 Expecting that Sir- Adrian Severne would return to London with Mrs. Greenway, Jasper Leigh rose at noon, and was sitting inia dressing -gown at r the hedroom fire w en he heard. the cab drive up to the do. He was perfectly calm, to -look at -him, so none could have guessed the unusual nature of the inter- view about t� take. place. There was some little delay down stairs, caused probably by Mrs. Greenway's inquiries regarding her nephew's coudition. Then he heard steps upon the -stairs, and, - wheeling his chair round a little way, turned his eyes expectantly to . the door. Mrs. Greenway entered first. That she was much excited was eVident from her appearance. Then folloWed her the stately figure of Sir Adrian Severne, and the two men—wronged andvrong-doer —were face to face. Sir As rian's face was very pale now,and eet in' grim stern- ness. But that softened hit pity when be looked on the death -stained face of Jasper Leigh. All great hatures are tender-hearted,and even in this moment when he had just reason to he bitterly angry, Adrian Severne pitied Jasper ' Leigh. - "You recognise me, I s4ppose, Sir Adrian Severna?" said Jasper Leigh. "There is DO need to repeat the story which, 1 suppose, Mrs. Greenway has already told you. You have come just to satisfy yourself that I am the man and that -the story is true before you proceed to search for Lady Severne." "You state the case admirably," said Sir Adrian briefly. "1 will Spare you any expression of my own opinion ef you, and will confine myself . to questions bearing directly on the subject. You assure me that the infamous story this ady related to me is strictly trite1?" "1 swear it, Sir Adrian Severn," re-. omed Jasper Leigh solemnly. "1 swear also that Lady Severne was fait' ful to you in thought, word, and deed. Her nly fault was mistrust,a shrinkin • from , 44, revealing to you the blot upon her family name, Ilest it should turn you against her. further swear to you that it was her gr at love for you which made her weak here'she ought t� have been strongj You believe it, Sir Adrian ? " Thee words, touching so delicate a spot, fts11 calmly and quietly from Jas- per Leigh's lips as if they were matters of course, and though Adrian Severne wincecl he could net resent them. "1 believe you to be speaking the truth," was all he said. " Yeti thought, of course, that ady Severne had left you for me," said J aper Leigh, probing deeper still. "My wife's flight was and is stil to a certain extent a mystery to me," said Sir Adrian Severne. When did you last see her ?" "0r the night of the 29th pril, 1876," replied Jasper Leigh, " in your own grounds at Mount Severn." Ay, Adrian Severne remembere well the awful agony of that night. He turned away a moment, fo his thoughts were bitter indeed. How h rdly he had dealt with her, in his judg nent of her how quick to make the mo.t of every trifle, how prone to adduce iroof where there was one!nHe had dis- believed the note which came to her from Hastings, and had settled i his mind 'without hesitation that it had been a mere blind, a cloak to hide a less worthy motive. When he spoke again, his voice took a harsher, sterner tone. "You can give me no clue to Lady Severne's whereabouts," he said. "You are perfectly sure you have never seen nor heard of her sinee she quitted her home ?" ." I wish I could answer differently, Sir Adrian," answered Jasper Leigh. -" I have spent both time and money in the search, but have failed to find a clue'. You will be successful, for you have right upon your side." • The necessary questions were all ashed, . and the interview was practically at en end. Sir Adrian Severne turned to Mrs. G-reenway. Throughout these' sharp morreents he had been curionsly celm, but the,veins upon his forelead stood out like knotted cords, telling tow great was the mental struggle. "There is no more to be said on ei her side madam," he said courteo.usly. ‘I " side, your permission I hall take my leave." He had turned his back now on Japer Leigh. The sick man's eyes dwelt wist- fully upon him, with an expresOon which plainly denoted the desire to hear a word of forgiveness from the man he had injured. Mrs. Greenway stepped aside nd opened the door. Sir Adrian was abut to pass out, when Jasper Leigh reca led him by a word. Ile turned on his heel and looked !gain at the wasted face lying beck among the pillows. Has anything been forgotten ?" he 'asked. "No, Sir Adrian," rejoined Jasper Leigh. "Only—that as we shall meet no more on earth, because you are on your way to happiness, and I to render an account of my sins—let me hear from your lips One word of forgiveness, although I am ao far beneath your con- tempt and hers. I loved her well, and my love was my ruin." "Although you made my home deso- late, although you have broken the heart of one dearer to me than life itself, and who, through you, may have by this - time found a nameless .grave,' said Adrian Severne slowly and solemnly, ' I forgive you, as God is my witness, Jasper Leigh, even as I hope to be for- given." ' Then he went his way. Mount Severne saw its master no more for many' days. He went to Scotland Yard, detailed Ithe circumstances 'of his wife's disap- pearance to the cleverest detective in the force., and told him what wculd be his munificent reward if he succeeded in discovering a clue. Advertisements, carefully eaorded, were inserted in the leading newspapers; but the days went by. ---The detective kept out of Sir Adrian's way, to avoid his Ceaseless questions and conjectures, and to be spared the necessity of inflicting disap- pointment. The West End filled for the season, as usual, and aniong others Lady Bassett arrived ih town. Seeing her name an- nounced in the columns of Fashionable Intelligence, Adrian Seaerne, -dragging out -miserable days of suspense and anxiety at his clubs- presented hitnself one morning at her residence in Harley. Street, aid was admitted at once. • - , Since the cloud had fallen on Adrian's hearth he had had little intercourse with his old friend, and was pot quite sure in what light she regarded the un- happy b mess. She met him that morning varin hearted, full of sympa- thy as of yore, and before he had been half an hour beside her she was in pos- session of the whole story. "1 der 'not know, what to think, Adrian," was --all she said, and he rose disappointedly. It was the first time she had failed to give; him material aid in any difficulty. He had fancied her woman's , wit would instantly suggest some plan of search which would be crowned With immediete success. "There was no doubt in my mind at first, Adrian, of Barbara's guilt," she said, showing that her .thought was of -the past rather. than the present, "But, pondering over it calmly, f have often beep beWildered and perplexed. She wae not * woman to ,throw up such a position, euch a life,, for all the meagre satisfactien of an elopement, even sup- posing she had madly oved the man Who tempted her." . "That is not the qnestion, Lady Bas- sett," said Adrian, With all the impa- tience of which he was capable. "I have proved her innocence. What I want now is your help' in finding her." Lady Bassett thoug t:a moment with -her hand over her eyes. Then she look -ed up gravely, so gravely that Adrian was almost prepared for her words. "In a atter like this, Adrian," she said, "it s necessary to face the worst at once. t has occurred to you, of .course, t at Barbara, might, ih her ,agony, se k the quickest and surest end- ing." "It ha flitted across my mind like .a horribl nightmare," said Adrian Severne, great beads of perspiration standing on his brow. "But I cannot faceit bravely. Icannot fancy rnydarling hid away forever, beyong all hope of re- union. God will be more merciful than that, Lady Bassett," She smiled, but a tear was not far dis- tant. "I was but trying you. Adrian. Bar - (Continued on 3rd page) L ' REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. GOLDEN , LIONSEAFORTH , BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—The uncle . signed has a number of fine building Lets on Goderieh and James Streets for sale, at -low prices. For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON. , 908 JJOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—For sale, that comfortable dwelling house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 36, Beattie and Stark's survey,) recentiv occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. For particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. 997 MIARM FOR SALE.—Lot 38, Concession 3, r L. R. S., Tuckersmith ; 100 acres; good land, farm buil4iingaand fences, good roads, con- venient to church, school, &c. Apply to F. HOL1MESTED, Seaforth; or E. TURNER, Con- cessMn 2, H. R. S., Tuckersmith. 1043x3 VARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 35, Conces- 12 1, McKillop, containing 100 acres of excellent land; one well-built brick house, with every conVenience ; soft and hard water: one good frame house, with good barns and out- buildings;1 two wells, one never -failing; two good bearing orchards of choice fruit; two and a half miles from Seaforth. For particulars ap- ply to the proprietor on the premises. RALPH THOMPSON. 1043x8 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE.—For sale, 100 acres being Lot 15 on the 13th concession 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 orehard and nevei -failing spring on the place and good timber. Ap. ply to IS.410 CURRY, on the premises or Oran. brook P. O. 964x44.f. FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 31, Conces- sion 16, Grey, containing_100. acres, about 60 of which are cleared and the balance timl?ered with hardwood and black -ash and cedar, all un - culled. There are fair buildings, good orchard and plenty of water. There is a school on the next Lot It is also convenient to railways and other facilities. Price very reasonable. Apply to ROBERT LIVINGSTONE, Monerief P. 0. 1044x12 FARM IN GREY -FOR SALE.—For sale Lot ' 14, Concession 16, containing 100 acres. It inpartly 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, Coneession ; 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 particulars 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 76 cleared and in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and underdrained. There are two good frame hones, frame barns and stables, also two 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 Harlock p. o. WALTER HAN, NAH. 1032 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 34, Conces- sion 1, Usborne, county of Huron, situated on Loudon read, 1 miles from Hensall, and 3} miles from Exeter, and containing 96 acres, 10 acres of which are in bush, and balance was clear and in good condition when seeded down five years ago, since which tirne it has been in grhes. There are on the Farm about 5 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, Hetisall, or the Proprietor. J. ELDER, Virden, Manitoba. 10354 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 South half of Lot 28, Concession 6, 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, 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, I1ARM 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, geod 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 Saforth, and three from Brucefield',1 with good,gravel roads leading to each placed School convenient. It will be sold cheap and onT easy terms. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3, Stanley, or to Brucefleld P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. 100141. GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Hingston, 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 farm is a valuable one; is well fenced and in a geed state of cultivation. For pricas and terms apply to Tilos. KELLY, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County. 858 SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot No. 8 on the 13th Concession of Stanley, and the North part of Lot 7 on the same Con- cession, containing 162 acres, of which about 139 are cleared, free from stumps, underdrained and in a high gliate of cultivation. The balance is well timbered with hard wood. There is a never - failing spring creek running through the place, and no waste land. There is a good dwelling house, large bank barn with stone stabling and frame driving house, and other good out -build- ings. There are to good bearing orchards of the choicest trees including apple, peach, pear, plum, &c. It is conveniently situated to schools, churches, and markets. The fall wheat grown on this Farm this season weighed 63 „lbs. to the bushel. There are 37 acres sown in Fall Wheat and 24 acres Fall Plowed. It will be 'sold cheap and on easy terms, as the 'Proprietor wishes to retire. Apply on thepremises, or to Blake P. 0. HENRY B. DETTWEILLER. 1040 SPLENDID FARMS FOR SALE.—For sale, Lots 7 and 3, in the 8th Concession of Tuck- eremith, containing 200 acres, all cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation., On No. 7, there is a good, new brick house and a bank barn 96 by 48 with stone stabling underneath and other nec- essary buildings, also a splendid orchard of choice fruit and plenty of water. On Lot 8 there is a new frame house and a good bank barn and first- class orchard. Both places are well fenced thor- oughly underdrained and free from stumps. Al- so the North half of Lot 6 on the tame Conces- sion containing 50 acres, 12 acres' of which are cleared and the balance well timbered. These places are within five miles of Seaforth and the sanie distance from Kippen, with good gravel roads leading in every direction. These fertile will be sold together or separately. They are among the best farms in the Count t and will .be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to Eg- mondville P. 0. W. S. MUNDELL, 1043-t. f. VARM FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers for 12 sale his valuable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the 1.1th Con- cession of said Township. This farni contains 200 acres, and is within 1 and miles of the thriving village of Erussels, with a good gravel road leading thereto. About 150 acres are clear - e..1, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul- tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This farm is particularly well 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 undr rneath, 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 te the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Code - rich. 986-tf. HT_A_MIL, 1E3E37_ • We have received ex-S.S. Parisiam Grecian, Nevada and Carthagenian, the • bulk Of our imported Dry Goods. . We show good value and newest styles in all classes of goods. FINE RANGE IN— Black and Colored Satin Marvelleaux, Black and Colored Silks And all kinds of Black Dress Goods. VT A CALL RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. 141 R. JAMIESON, SEAFORTH. STOVES! STOVES! 1887. LEADERS. 1887. RADIANT HOME COAL STOVES in Singls and Double Heaters, with and without Ovens, fitted with genuine Duplex Grate. GRAND UNIVERSAL COAL STOVE in Double Heaters, with and with- out Ovens, HAPPY THOUGHT RANG -E, for Coal or Wood, fitted with genuine Duplex Grate. • The above Stoves are the heaviest, finest east, best fitted, and for fuel saving facilities are unequalled by any other stoves manufactured. Full line of Cooking, Parlor, Box and Heating Stoves to select from. Prices Right. Give me a call before making a purchase. • MRS. JOHN KIDD, MAIN STREET, - SEAFORTH. APPOINTMENT. NORTH POLE, December 14th, 1887. DEAR FRIENDS,—Judging from the many favorable reports from your vicinity, the fact appears to be that my old representatives, Messrs. Lumsden & Wilson, have always done the right thing in the past, carrying a very large sCock, and selling at prices below all competitors. I have, therefore, great pleasure in again appointing them my sole agents for Seaforth and vicinity, feeling confident that any generously disposed mortal who may call on them will find something suitable to gladden the hearts of their - friends at this festive season. Your old visitor, LUMSDEN & WILSON Would say, in reference to the above, that they are prepared to mike good all that the old gentleman has so kindly said of thern. Our stock of goods for holi- d y presents is very large, and if low prices will sell them, they will not be left or onr hands. We have photograph Albums, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, G ft Books in fine binding, Annuals, Poets, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Dress- injg Cases, Odor Cases, Photo Frames, Toys, Dolls, and all sorts of goods too Dimerous to mention., Xmas Cards, the latest designs in English and Canadian, ai4d in immense variety. Every person corning to town ought to have a look t rough our store, as it is impossible in any other way to get any idea of the great assortmeut of goods we have for Xmas presents at Santa Claus' Head- quarters. LUMSDEN & WILSON, SCOTT'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH. SOME of the REASONS WHY JOHN FAIRLEY ,Is selling Groceries at such low prices are these: He sells for cash, thereby avoiding bad debts. He has no big rents to pay, and no heavy expenses to run his business. Keeps a small but well -selected stock of goods, and replenishes often. Personal attention and close application to business, thereby giving his customers the benefit of buying their shpplies at the lowest possible prices. All goods sold on their merits and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance, or cash refunded. Purchasers will now find a full assortment of General Groceries on hand. Teas from 25c per pouud upwards. Sugars in all grades. Prices on application. : Inspection invited. No trouble to show goods and quote prices. e• Goods delivered in any part of the town. Highest price paid in cash or goods for Butter, Eggs, Poultry, etc. Remember the stand in the Bank Block, two doors . south of the Bank of Commerce. J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth. THE HURON SEED EMPORIUM, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. Fine, Fresh MANGOLD, CARROT, and TURNIP SEED, at 0. � WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH. Fresh Garden Seeds 'of all Varieties. All Kinds of House Plants now Stock at 0. 0. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH. DECEMBER 30, 1887. Big inducements —AT— " P APST'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 madd 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 Cipportunity. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Rings, Necklets, Chains, Sets, etc., at Papst's Jewelry 8tore5 SEAFORTH, ONT. Coenetnns, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1887. Mr. C. L. Pa.pst, Seaforth, Ontario. DliAR So,: For the benefit of the public in 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 Colmnbus Watches in Seaforth and vicinity, and any other dealers who have them in stock, have procured them in am indirect way. Knowing that there are now upon the market BASE imitations of our Watch, which are offered to the public at almost anv price, we only hold ourselves responsible for the satisfactory performance of the Columbus Watches purchased from our authorized agents. We are, yours respectfully, Cotansnes 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 MI assortment of everything usuall3 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 Twine, as good as any in the market. Call and see. No trouble to show goods. JOSEPH MORROW. The Kippen Mills. BETTER TRAN EVER. D. B. McLean, Proprietor of the above Mills, wishes to inform his customers and the public, that having secur. 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 ail who favor him with their patronage. - GRISTING AND CITOPPING A specialty, and promptly attended to. Give us a, trial, and get the best Flour that ean be made. 1039 D. 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 HIBBERT.—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 soil, seen - timbered and watered, six miles from Paisley. Terms easy -83,200. The sale and purchase of Farm and Town 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, Derry, Belfast and Glasgow at same rates as Liverpool. If you are sending for your friends, we can fur* nish you with prepaid passage certificate to bring them from England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, &c. Rates of passage always as low as by any other line. Fire, Life and Marine.Insurance done as usual. C. P. R. tickets issued to Manitoba, British Columbia, and all points ea.st. Baggage checked through to destination. $25,000 to loan from 5i to 6i per cent. per annum. Office—Market Street. 1007 A. STRONG. WROXETER MILLS, Alexander L. Gibson Begs to announce to -the public that he has can, menced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORYt And that he will be prepared to give good vai in FULL CLOTHS, . TWEEDS, - - UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, . - WINCE YS, And Varieties in STOCKING YARNS-. Custom Carding, Spinning and Fulliee. Promptly Attended to. Parties from a distance will, as far as possible. have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, and as he has put the Mill into Good Working Order and employs done but Efficient Workmen, All Work is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WHOXETER ALEX. L. GIBSON, Proprietor, 0 DECEMBER beea is alive yet. you were eoncerne but she was not ars her own life. Hos% ..eiristie !" " Loved her 1" r verne, beginning, h and fro, even as he. i ther momentous in 7-00/11. "1 tell you 'without her is De `-oice were given n Agra all my co . -orld, political anal ' -e bf absolute reti etild not hesitate . al hleavee to her. s been out of my .ce she left me, 4 ..sened her most u " Stich constant I re in thesedays, I- 'esett. " Now -What agencies has- fiod her ?" Briefly Adrian ex he had taken foehthi treasure. , " Have you been: shave, Barbara's for! asked. 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