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The Huron Expositor, 1892-04-22, Page 3'APRIL 221 1892. PELAGIC FUR -SEALERS, THER :DOMING SEASON PROMISES TO BE VERY DESTRUCTIVE. The British and American Fie e t—Mothods of the Open -Water Hunter—A Typical Sealing Schooner and Eter Crew—Whea the Start ifade. Tke coming summer season in the Bering Sea and the Northern Pacific Ocean bids fair to he the most active and destructive ever known in the brief history ot the open -water hunters of the fur seal; a larger fleet of vessels, a larger number of hunters, and larger knowledge on the part of the hers how and where to kill the .swim- ming or sleeping seals, causes the operations of these pelagic sealers to be far more effec- tive than ever before, provided they are not checked; and they should be checked before the middle of June next, or not much later at the most, if the Pribylor eeed herd is to be isa.ved, from substantial ruin. Over 100 vessels, American and British, manned by sotne 2,000 white men and In- diaus, are now hunting the fur seal in the open waters of the North Pacific Ocean ; and as that animal leaves the Pacific and enters- Bering Sea by.the end of June and the lOta of July, these sealers will, if per- mitted, follow it up to those islands of its birth in Bering Sea known as the Pribylov group. Thernethods of the open -water hunter are the methods of indiscriminate slaughter of all ages and both sexes (90 per cent. fe- males,. The fur seals are shot by the white hunters as they deploy out from their echooners over the surface of the sea. A typical sealing schooner is of about 50 to 60 tons, and manned with some 15 to 20 Indians (recruited at Victoria, British Columbia, principally) and six or seven white men. These hunters start in every year off the Strait of Fuca and the coast of Oregon by the middle of February, since the fur seals appear off there for the first, time after leav- ing the Seal Islands, in Bering Sea, during October and November of last, year ; the schooners then follow the seal hard up as it travels north and west, back into Bering See, keeping well abreast of the movements of the animals. Were it not, for severe gales and thick fogs, the seal herd would never get out of the range of these vessels. As it is, they are followed, in spite of.these difficulties, very closely, a.nd shameful de- struction wrought among them. When the wind is not fresh and the sea not over -rough, the fur seal sleepat times by lying on its back, with its noee and heels only just projecting above the water. When thus napping, the Indians rseldom fail to secure it, by spearing; the Indians do all their sealing in this manner, not taking well to the rifle or shot -gun. But the aleeping seals are not the only class. When not sleeping, they are feed- ing, and then show themselves, head and neck out of water, at irregular intervals. These scale thus engaged cannot be ap- proached by spniring, so they are shot at. The niunber killed and wounded by shoot- ing in generally said to be four or five times greatet than the number secured after shooting, since a peculiarity of the seal is to sink inatantly after being clean shot; and, also, being wounded, it will at once dive and, swim away, unless wounded in the head so as to daze or derange it ; then it flounders about on the surface, and is easily picked up by the huntere. The hunters can secure and do get a number of their clean -killed seals, if they happen to be near enough to get over the wake of the settling bodies before they sink too deep for gaffing. Every boat is provided with a long pole, with hooks at one end, called a. "seal gaff." Last year these pelagic sealers secured nearly 63,000 fur seals in this manner. It is said by those who have carefully consid- ered the question that three adult seals are lost to every one secured ; therefore the 63,000 represent a loss of at least 150, - and as most of therm seals are females tr advaneed in pregnancy, it points with ereat rertainty to a real loss of inore than leo orso meale. --Harper's Weekly, April 9. ,rorr rr` might lust as well drink at home. A doctor was saying the other day that bars have a peculiar fascination for men who are not by nature born to inebrity that is most deplor- able. One case was cited of a in who was free to drink as he choose, who hail no family, and who lived alone in handsome apartments. In his own room he had every kind of choice liquor. Yet, except when the friends came to see him, he never brought out his liquor but bought all he drank in public bars. If he were about to enter his house and desired a little whiskey he would turn -about and go as many blocks as was necessary to fled a bar -room. Then it got so he would go out in the stormiest of nights, and on more than one occasion he rose from his bed, dressed himself and went out in a freezing cold when he might have helped himself at his own sideboard. It is 9. distinct development of a certain moral character that is not uninteresting. Questioning a man pdsaessed of the habit, I received an explanation that is suggestive if not satisfactory. . "I have met many hard -drinkers," says he, "who prefer to shut ahemselve np alone in a room and empty bottles swiftly with- out anything to distract their attention from the exercise. The nervous imbiber, however, who is not a drunkard, but a very common product of these hard -riding days, feels depressed when he helps himselfito a drink in his own bowie. With such a man whiskey and silence are not compatible.. The act of entering a 'handsome bar -room, and giving his order, of receiving a strange bottle, and of pouring out the liquor while there is life and movement all about him, brings him up and gives him a trifle of enthusiasm. Then he really loves to pay for his drink. It does not gem precious if he gets it, as it were, free at home. Then there is the pleasure of catching -up a ker- nel of parched corn from the end of the bar, or an olive from the lunch table. There is the rush of faces, the bustle of agile ser- vants in their white coats, the glitter and click of glassware and the pungent flavor of lemon in the air. It is all a distinct fascination, and I have no doubt an im- mense trade has been bnilt up by the bars of this city among a class that would well nigh be teetotallers if the town was pro- hibition. I don't believe in prohibition myself, and I think the record shows that it never prohibits ; but I am sure that if there were no bar -rooms in New York we should at least do away with the nervous, imaginative drinker who get n some romance from the experience of going up to a bar and receiving stimuleut amid joyous sur- roundings."—New York Letter in Pittsburg Post. Two Si nn Fane wee a man, it was said one time, ‘11-11,9 %Yell astray in his youthful pi-irue. `en the braiu keep cool and the heart keep quiet tellers the blood is a river that he running riot end boy--; will tee boys. the old folks say, e 3 man is better who's had hie day. riA, shiner refermed, and the preacher told. .)f sese,rodigal son who came bark to the fold, %Aid 1 `hristian peseple threw repel the door, tee ts a warmer welcome than ever before. Wealth and honor were his to command. end a spetless %Neiman gave him her hand. ci the world strewed the pathway with hit rooms a bloom rytng, "God bless ladye and God bless eroom Ilene) was a maideu who went astray, lu the eolden dawn of her life.s young day. She bad more passion and heart than head, eu,1 sti,‘ followed blindly where fond Love Stet Love unchecked is ft dangenme guide ro wander at will by a fair girl's eide. She woman repented and turned from bin, ant no door equated to let her in. ha preaeher prayed that she might be for- eiven, Rat ;old her to look r mercy in Heaven, Fr hni i tho law of the earth we know 'that the woman is atoned while the man may .A. erntess Mall necidea her after alc But tho world said, 11'0 • e shall not - -Ella Wheeler Wilcox. _ Tho Fickleness of Fortune. Learn how quickly , turns the wheel of fortune; from how high up to how far down went Nebuchadnezzar. Those now in places of position and power, even though they should live, will in a few years -be disregard- ed, while some who ere this day 8bscurio and poverty-stricken will ride up on the shoulders pf the people to take their turn at admiration and the spoils of office. Oh, how quickly the wheel turns! Ballot bo ers are the steps on which men come down . often as they go up. Of those who wer a few years ago successful ina the accumula- tion of property, how few have not met with reverses of fortune, while many of those who then were straitened in circumstance now hold the bondsandthe bank keys of the nation and win the most bows on the exchange. Of all fickle people in the world Fortune is the most fickle. Every day changes her mind, and woe to that man who puts any confidence in what she prom- ises or proposes. She cheers when you go up and she laughs when you come down. Oh, trust not a moment your heart's affec- tions to this changeable world. Anchor your soul in God: Froni Christ's love gather your joy. Then, come sorrow or gladness, success or defeat, riches or poverty, honor or disgrace, health or sickness, life or death, time or eternity, all are yours and ye are tiorucluras' Oyster Grove... reureas among the islands that skirt' he eonst, of Honduras tell worelet ful tales el the nye'. er c.nintry and dwell on the delicacy of tele evetere that vow 00 trees., hese oyetere. ierwever, are eser &getable oysters. Mengt eve trees grew m either fresh er salt water swamps sad even in N,,,Aie-r five Or FiV. 1111410-r derT, The leavee of the treinerove ere dr °tonne like thee. oi the: weeping A1.11.01 criee they do riot reach the water the at traation af rho moieturc below eauses shoots to put eat wiereh otten extend Inc beneath the sur - fete, 'lees thicket of mangroves is a mat- ted ma--; of limbs, trunks, shoots, and roon,. Oa 1 hese limbs and shoots, deep under tit • suretee ot the water, large bunches of ors - tars chug, thus forming the far-famed Li CI tre r travea of Hominess, " ral••••••111MIIIMINMali I Christ, s and Christ is Gotre. Authoress Holmes' n Irk e. Mrs. Holmes' hoiee is thus described : The tottage is an unpretentious frame ; house, painted brown, and only a few min- uteswalk from tin' depot. IL is, however, unique, with.. dormer windows, tiny hal- : conies, eoeey nook., and bow windows look - • THE HURON EXPOSITOR. mind—a drum and fife struck up in the street. To a man the audience turned their heads and looked ont of the open doors and wiudwa s. It are 'red iny self-esteem in a moment. I • atr't he much of a fellow, anyway,' thouga t 1, • if these people think more about a orun. and life in the street than they do alteut my poem ;' and I finish- ed,' flaid Dr. Ileltnee, • in a more humble frame of mind." But in the mind of Dr. McKenzie, of Cambridge, Dr. Holmes need not have been chagrined at thie incident. Not long ago Dr. McKenzie was lecturing in a euburban town, and in the course of one of bis bril- liant passages the Church stood in need of ventilation. The sexton approached a win- dow with the apparent intention of opening it, when the reverend doctor paused in his sermon until the operation was completed. "1 always pause," he explained, "When an interruption of that sort ocours, for it is second nature for people to turn and watch the operation. I believe that if Demos- thenes himself were speaking before an Athenian audience, and some one ehould rise to open a door, every man would turn and look toward the door." Dwight L. Moody had a different way of dealing with such matters. When he was preaching once before an immense audience, the cry of a ohild was heard in the gallery. Instantly every head began to turn about, when Mr. Moody, in his magnetic way, cried out: "Now don't do that please. Don't turn round and geze and mortify that mother. She has brought her baby because she wants to hear the Gospel and can't leave the baby at home. Let the child cry-; I will try and hold my own." And he went on with his discourse regardless of the wails of the baby,which soon ceased. Dr. Holmes need not have considered himself crushed by a drum and fife if the opening of a win- dow or the cry of a child are more 'Meetly() to an audience than the eloquence of Dr. McKenzie or the magnetism ot Mr. Moody. ing 0111 1111011. C C y . paintinde arc arranged artistically in the drawing t oom, togothcr \Yid' several beau- tiful water -colors and a -choice collection of brie-adesec, delicete mogaies, piecers of sta- tuary. told ite c old eltina. In the middle room or !owe% library, upon Emmet ons s.hcivee hod'. into Ivan, is a valua*le ot ileekA handsomely bound, and in thi, ai•e plaveil the statuettes, "Pooh- "11 het, "Venus- and "Ap- ollo llvidere.- The (lining room is fur- nished in the prevailing modern sty4e, with 0 hand.-4(niely earved hulk in oak, filled with bits of rare 1)resden china and brie -a - brae. Oft from this lovely slimly room is the congervatory, tilled with plants and vines of every description, while several pieces of statuary ore placed in the niches in the \van. ------- - The Fresent Montent. The pre-ent moment is divinel split The penotdui v tip, ?rice -eel's will. - (ra: awn kV ho 1;m1;e it fin- ,ion1;., 11, bole work, Do thou thI.: hum- thy given task fulfill And thou :halt rind, though .slual 1 at tirst -it I t the work of which thcu oft hast dream- ed Oh, think if thou art not called work In rni,..ion fields of :astir+ far-diz.tant That thine no g -rand. missicm. on' deed That come, 1.0 dare in ;,i)d's alto; ;--.1 time juet the ere:Ito-a deed lhat thine could Sine., 1:erre 1,igh apordiooth it 1.1) the -o. Weel Dune. Weel dune, electors o' Quebec, Ye've taen corruption by the neck, And set him doon in company smat Wi' power tae speak but no tae craw. Frae our Dominion ye hae teen An ugly blur, a dirty stain, An' may your efforts be rewarded, The interests o' the poor regarded By thoee you've fought to put in power, An' may rich blessings on them shower, If they prove to their country true, Have love of right, and dare, and do. But wae's my country as a olole, Sick doubledean's sair tae hole, Fair play and justice sairly snubbed, Our country'e fame, foully bedaubed, Bright talents sadly rnisapplied, Worth an' bright genius set aside, For sake o' lc eepin' at the helm. A nation's morale to overwhelm, Na sacrifice seems over great. They may think different when too late. —Auld Scottie. Wiseacres. Whenever a man can really do his work he becomes speechless about it.—Ruskin. An old gentleman of much wisdom and experience, on the occasion of giving a be- loved daughter in marriage to a talented young minister, gave her this advice : "Never forget, my dear, that you are to be the minister's wife, and not the female pastor." When you've got a thing to say, Say it ! Don't take half a day, When your tale's got little in it, , r Crowd the whole thing in a minute ! 1 Life is short—a fleeting vapor— Don't you fill the whole blamed paper With a tale which, at a pinch, Could be cornered in an inch ! Boil her down until she ointment ; Polish her until she glimmers. When you've got a thing to Bay, Say it ! Don't take half a day —Atlanta Constitution. An English religious paper recently print- ed the following remarkable advertise- ment: "A cultured, earnest, godly young man desires a pastorate. Vivid preacher, musical voice, brilliant organizer. Tall, and of a good appearance. Blameless life. Very highest references. 'Beloved by all. Sal- ary, £120." An exchange tells of a parson who had had a call from a little country parish to a large and wealthy one in a big city. He asked time for prayer and consideration. He did not feel sure of his light. A month passed. Finally some one met his youngest son in the street. "How is it, Josiah," said his neighbor; "ie your father going to ?" "Well," answered the young- ster, judiciously, "paw is still prayin' for light, but _most of the things is packed." —Chicago News. R-eligious Conference—Conservative doc- tor of divinity objects to female preachers, eapecially on account of their feebleness of voice and indistinctness of articulation. Distinguished and indignant lady member (from the rear of the hall, in the voice of a lioness)—I will thank the brother to speak louder; in this part of the hall I cannot hear a word that he says ! Doctor of di- vinity (suaeiter)—I beg to advise our sister to apply at once to my friend, Dr. —, of 13oy1ston street, the celebrated auriet, who will relieve, if anybody can, the painful in- firmity to whiels she refers.—Boston Trane- cript. Nitrate of Soda for Small Fruits. In considering the subject of manures for the coming season, it will interest many of our readers to note the testimony of Joseph Harris, of Moreton Farm, the well-known writer and author of "Talks on Manures," etc. In his essay upon the use of nitrate of soda for manure, he says : "The strawberry grower knows the value of water. if he will try nitrate of soda on strawberries, he will find it wonderfully efficacious. "The effect of nitrate of soda on straw- berries in the dry climatei, of the United States is very beneficial. not only -doubles or trebles the yield, but the strawberriee, are larger and handsomer, and consequently command a much higher price in market, No ordinary amount of manure will pro- duce so great an effect, for the reason that the plants grow and form their fruit early in the season. The nitrate of soda furnishes the plants with nitrate acid before the nitrogen of the manure Can be con- verted into the essential ingredient of plant food. "A few years ago we publialsed a state- ment .in regard to the astonishing effect of a large dressing of nitrate of soda en an old strawberry bed. The bed had been neglect- ed and was full of grass and weeds. At that time we had never used nitrate of sods on strawberries and did not know but that it might injure them. The bed we alluded to was run out and so evorthlesS that we did not care whether the nitrate killed the plants or not. We gave the bed two or three heavy dressings, sown broadcast early in the spring and a few weeks later. Instead of killing the plants, the nitrate made them grow so vigorously that witb a little a,ssis- tance from a sharp hoe and by pulling out the large weeds, the strawberries killed out nearly all the grass, and we had a remarka- bly fine crop of fruit. Since then we have used nitrate of soda and superphosphate on all our strawberry plantations, and find this dressing far more effective and econorriival than ordinary manure. " Nitrate of soda he at least, equally as good for raspberries as for strawberries. On currants, with clean cultivation, we have for several years raised large crops of fine fruit, with a top -dressing of nitrate of soda alone, applied on each side of the rows early in the spring. "On poorer land, it would be desirable to apply superphosphate and potash in the autumn, and plow or cultivate them in, and the following spring, and in fact every spring, give a dressing of nitrate of soda." Professor Messey records tome very amaz- ing results from the application of 300 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre, upon an exhausted and foul strawberry bed in its fifth year of bearing. r'eopie. rein.ti•k•••1 in the he trire..; of xvilen_lic was- Pre,ident of the rnitt ;1 Statc-i. iliat lie wa, quit,. a 1111111. •• VritT. 1.7 1.1-. re- plied gerede„ -the herd awns emmeon-Irsok- ing people hese Tien is why He has made so mauy ehani.- 11.e read that the _ 'common peeple- :.eat d Jeeus glatlly. Instinctive Inattention. We are all egotists ;.indeed, • the world would bo a very tame affair without a good spice of self esteem scattered among the people. But now and then this receives a slight set back, and we discover that the world' can move jut ws well without us. Dr. Holmes tells an excellent story at hie own expense. and as it is his birthday to- day, perhaps it is not out of place to repeat THE FASCINATION OF A BAR. it. "1 wee invited, fifty years ago or 80," said the doctor, " to read a poem before the nee who Would Rather Drina in a Phi Beta Kappa Society of Brown Univer- ',deert than at Their Own Sideboard,. sity. I prepared it with great care, and M erh development goes on reel takes when the day came I read it in the old First ferny- pa idear forms. liere in New Vore.„. Baptist meeting house at frovidence. I es tle• perfectly foolieli erre /Meld elmeet • was getting along famously and thought I was making an excellent impression, when Lilo Debt:elle, mar_ who ex emit Ins right , ght in the midst of a fine passage—to my ro mit,v drinking. at public bars when he Children Cry for IM PORTANT NOTICES. HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE. — Pure bred young Bulls of the very best milk runt butter families for Bale. Prices :1:‘ ay down low. Post Offiee, Constance; Station, Londeebero. JOHN McGRE GOR. 121.17 tf. TOHN BEATTIE, Clerk the of Seeond Division efi Coolie Countv Commissioner, of 11 uron, Con- veyancer, Land, Loan and Insurtince Ageet. Funds Invented and to Loan. Office—over Sharp a Livens' store, Main street, Seaforth. 1289 MONEY TO LOAN.—Private and coinpany funds to loan at lowest rates. a10,000 of private funds have been placed in our hands which we will loan in elms to suit borrower. Loans can be completed at once if title satisfactory.- DICKSON & HAYS, Cardno's Block, Seaforth. 1143t1 IT(2:IlitLyLTD0awte52 perfirscsijit in suitirtoin $16 000 �iass security. Also improved farm for sale at great bargain. Former owner left County. Apply person- ally or write. E. N. LEWIS, Solicitor, Ooderich 1247-26 HOUSE FOR SALE.—The prettiest spot in Eg- mondville, formerly owned by Mr. John Waugh and at present ocoupied by Mr. Joseph 0. Rose. The owner wishes to sell this spring, cheap. -For particulars apply to ANDREW SMITH, Eeniond. villa. 12t39x4 DURHAM &ILL.—The undereigned vrill keep on Lot 28, Concession 4,, MeKillop, the young thoroughbred Durham bull, "Honest Joe," [15,480), to which a limited number of cows will be taken. Terms -31, payable January 1st 1893, with the privilege of returning if neoeseary, or for thorough- bred cows, $1.50. HENRY HF.NDEBSON. 12138x4 DASTURE FARM TO RENT --To rent, 60 acres _L pasture land, well fenced and plenty of water; on Concession 4, Tuckersmith, just off the Mill ItOad. Apply to H. A. STRONG & BROTHER, Lend Agents, Seaforth, or WM. SJOTT, Brucefield. 1270tf WANTED.—An active educated Ageot of good address', one who will devote!' entire time to beelines& to represent the Urged and wealthiest Life Insurer:we Company in the world. To the right man, who can show a good „.bueiness record, a liberal con- tract will be granted. Address, Superintendent, P. 0. Drawer 2694, Toronto. 1270x4 ATHOROUGHBRED DURHAM BULL.—The un- dersigned has still on band for service the thoroughbred bull Lovell's Knight, (13234) got by Red Knightimported (4123)(64904). Terms fifty cents at the time of Service or 31.60 at the end of the year, parties owing for last year and the year before will please to pay up now. RODERICK GRAY. 1269.3 BULLS FOR SALE.—For sale, four thoroughbred Durham Bulls, from 11 to 14 months old • color, rod and roan; all eligible for registration in the new herd book • prices right. Apply on Lot 26, London Road, Takersmith, one mile and a half south of Brucefield, or address JAMES PATTERSON, Bruce - field P. 0. 1269-4 - - riEYDEpALE STALLION FOR SALE. --For sale kj cheap a good Clydesdale Stallion, three years old and registered in stud book. It is a beautiful dark bay pod at two and a_half years weighed 1,600 pounds. This is a fir8t class animal and will be sold i cheap an on easy terms. PETER FOWLER, Boun- dary line, %%Ingham P. 0. 1269-3 I DURHAM BULL.—The undersigned will keep for the' improvement of stock; on his farm half a mile south of Egmond ville, the very superior young theroughhred Durham Bull, "Royal Huron," recent. ly purchased from Mr. David hinge, of Ethel, and to which a imited number orecows will be taken. i Terns -3 .50, payable January, 1893, and all cows tried mug be returned at least three times if neceii- sary, or they will be chargid for service whether in calf or poll. WM. BUBOLZ. - 1e69-4 DULLS AND SEED GRAIN.—For Sale, a few good Sho t Horn Bulls with first-olass pedigrees and good colo s all fit for service. Prices from e60 to 885. , Some of t em are the beet I have had.Also a quantity of clean Coloeselo Spring Wheat; Black Tartarian,Vick's Banner ad White Poland Oats, and 'Prussian Blue Ethel, On rio. and Cron Peas. Prices right. DAVID IM2G41LtNiE, AGOO CHANCE FOR BUSINESS.—To rent, on y terms, a consmodioue store with dwel- ling hou attached. There is also a stable. This property s situated in the Village of Cromarty, and in tie° ee tre of as fine an agricultural community as there ie in Canada, and offers a fine opportunity for a good, live business man to do a large trade. Apply to GEORGE MILLAR, Cromarty. 12.63tf -E1OR S LE.—The undersigned oflers for sale that X eat able hotel property situated in the Village of Zurich and known as the Commercial hotel. The house is eommodious and convenient, erijoys a pat- ronage sicond to none in this section and affords a splendid opening for a good live man, Possession may be41 at once. Por further particulars apply to the I c on the premises or to the undersigned. D. WEISMILLER, Proprietor, Kippen, Ont. 1257 tf. $ 30 $ 50 $ 70 $1,00 $1,50 $2,50 A st' si his pro quarter general which i Private funds to loan at lowest rates of iaterest suras to suit borrowers. Loans can be com- pleted and money advanced within two days. Apply to R. S.HAYS, Barrister,&c.;Seaforth. 125 ID BUSINESS CHANCE.—The under- ned offers for sale cheap, and on eaay terms, rty in Hills Green. It consists of one - re of land, on which is situated a good store with dwelling attached, and Under a splendid cellar. There is also a large ware- house ad stable. Hills Green is the centre of elle of the richest and beat farming districts in Ontario, and thrill is a splendid opening for a good, live busi- ness In with some means to make money. For 7 particu re, address CHARLES TROYER, Hills 1265tf Pitcher's Castoria. Green. f OUR MOTTO: FAIR DEALING TO to as4 readin skepti hen times aro dull and money ,,caro.., huyers iontiriabiy look rtain where their money can be laid out to best advantage. the above, and looking through our stock, will convince the al that 3 t; around After most 'CF.,' • rrA, • - • - e eve MULLETT (,L 'JACKSON'S . Is just the place you are looking for. At this season of the year we make a specie. ty of CREAMERY CANS, CHEESE FACTORY SUPPLIES, HOU'E FURNISHINGS, includilg WOODENWARE of all kinds. We also carry a full line of Refrigerators, Churns, Washing Machines, Etc. and w advan demar and re-roo featurle with us. Ipoon't forget the place— , -Mullett & Jackson, Whitney's Block, C4th. e are the sole agents in. this district for the Knoll Washing Machine, uld be Pleased at any time to Send our agent to show you the special ages of this machine over any other in the market. The already large d for our INtetallio Roofing, proves that our work is speaking its -worth, would be pleased to give estimates to any one intending to build or Evetroughing Furnace and Galvanized Iron Work made a spedial Me ; HOUSE FOR SALE.—That comfortable cottage on; Goderich St. opposite the show grounds con- taining hall and six roome and suraruer kitchen, the house has a good stone cellar, hard and soft water and other conveniences. A good garden with plenty of fruit trees coming into bearing. This desirable resideoce will be sold cheap as the proprietor is re- moving his family from town. Part of the purchase moneyican remain on mortgage if desired. Apply on the premises to MRS. JOHN GREEN, or H. A. STRONG and BRO. 1267-t f ONZO EATICirei Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, demises the sys- tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and oures habitual constipation. Syrup of flip is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt m. its action and truly beneficial in its froWe lead the T Prices Unequalled • effects, prepared only. from the most he...1thy and agreeable substances, it:, n y excellent qualities commend it member the Olcl Stand, Canipbell's' Block, opposite the Royal Hotel, m a to all and have made it the mcst Seaforth. popular remedy nownk. • Robert,s(in's Ceniral Furniture House, OPPOSITE E. McFAIJIL'S DRY GOODS STORE, AIN STREET, .! i SEAFORTH. 'URNITURE.—Nobody conti diets the well known fact that in this departuaent we carry one of the larg st, finest and best assorted stocks of Hous,ehold Furniture in this part of 9ie country. Our Furniture stock at pre- sent is larger, more complete and prices lower than ever before. We are manu acturers as well as retailers in this line. ICTURE FRAMING.—In this department we are giving the best of satisf ction to our customers. Pictures cf all shapes, sizes and kinds, are fram ,d at the shortest of notice and at the most reasonable charges. & large stock of all kinds of moulding kept constantly on.hand. ; . IIANUFACTURING.—In this department we manufacture all kinds of Furn ture to order,as well as the most of that for sale in. our retail department. REPAIRTNG.—First-class repairing guaranteed on all classes of furni- ture; try us. NDERTAKIN G.—Notice of this department willibe found in another column of.this paper. Hoosier Steel Olathe Grain Drill. GUARANTEED THE BEST DRILL MADE. Over 30,000 Hoosier Drille and Seeders of our manufacture in use in Canada. The only Drill made with Lever for instanee and Perfect Regulations of Depth of Hoes in all kinds of soil while team is in motion. Mi Sows solutely correct to scale. Saves seed, as every kernel is deposited at proper depth to grow. Pur - charm 'only the best and you will be satisfied. Wp also manufacture the celebrated Cord -Saving Binder, Reapers, Mowers, Rakes, and the best Spring Tooth Ctiltivator in the world. Send for illustrated Catalogue. Branch Warehouses, 222, 224, 226 St. Paul St., Montreal; 86 Front St., Toronto; 126 King St., London. Ncixon Bros. •9 Mf'g Co., (L'd) Ingersoll, Ont. 1268-4 THE BACK 3 IMMO ;!".‘ . semen know an , e:heede of wash-. day. '.i e many it means Backache, Sore Hands, II a r d Rubbing over a. steaming tub, an d lo r. g hour;. This falls to the lot of those who nAt.1 pori7, cheap, and in- jurious soaps. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1867. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. CA11PITAL (PAID UP) SIX MILLION DOLLARS - $6.000,000 REST, - - - - - - - - $900,000 B. E. WALKER, GENERAL MANAGER. This Soap does bing, Tired Backs, Hands. It brings homes, and will do use it. SEAFORTH BRANCH. A _.4eneral Banking Business Transacted. Farmers' Notes Discounted, Drafts , issued payable at all points Canada, and the principal cities in the United Sta:;es,Great Britain, Fra.nee, Berrauda,&e. 1 SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1.00 and upwards received, and current rates of interest allowed. hem .s - T DDED TO THE PRINCIPAL AT THE END OF MAY AND NOVEMBER IN EACH YEAR. 8 ial Attention given to the Collection of commercial Paper and Farman' Bales -Not F. OLMESTED, Solicitor. Ifriportant M. MORRIS, Manager Announcement. BRIGHT BROTHERS, MA., S.P401Rair=1 away with Hard Rub - Hot Steam, and Sore comfort to millions of so to yours if you will Remember the Name " SUNLIGHT S WORR: VT. SUNLICilIT LEVER BROS., LIMITED -NEAR BIRfiBNHEAD TORONTO 1M="1"=\T CARRIAGE WORKS. W. C. KYLE Begs to inform his numerous customers and others that he is in a better position than ever to supply them math anything in his line, such as Oak Wagons, Buggies, Land Rollers, Hay Backe, his own make. Just received a 14 Of those reliable Brantford Carts and Buggies to be sold cheap; Cati supply you with any other make preferred. Come and see thoee Handy Baking Cabinets; will always find him ready for business with good work and prices right. 1268-4 W. C. EXLE, Kippen. The Leading Clothiers of Huron, B g to inform the people of Seafonth and surrounding country, that they have added to their large o ered clothing trade one of the Most Complete and best Selected stocks of Boys', Youths' and Men's Ready*ade Clothing --IN TUE CO:UNTY. • rade. J. C. SMITH & CO., A General Banking business tranaacted. Farmers' notes discounted. Drafts bought and sold. Interest allowed on deposits. SALE NOTES discounted, or taken for collection p f Figs is. for sale in 75c I BRIGHT BROTHERS• bottles by all leading druggists. _ _ ADV reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will procure it THE - -SEAFORTH - FOUNDRY. promptly for any one who wiblics to try it. Manufactured only by thQ CALIFORNIA FIG SYBUP tol LOUISVILLE, ICY. NEW 7770.1R,E, N. All !Kinds i . 1 T - , Having complted rebuilding and repairing the - old foundry, and introduc- dj the latest equipments and the i4ost imProved machines,1 am now prepared OFFICE—First door north of Reid & Wilson's Hardware Store. SE AFORTH. HAND -MADE Boots and Shoes D. McINTYRE Has on hand a large number of Bootsand Shoes of his own make, best material and Warranted to give Satisfaction. If you want your feet kept dry oome and get a pair o. our boots, which will be !told CHEAP FOR CASH. Repairing promptly attended to. All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order. All parties who have not paid their accounts for last year will please call and settle up. 1162 D. McINTYRE, Seaforth. • SEAFORTH Musical : Instrument Scott Brothers, PROPRIETORS, SEAFORTH, - ONTARIO. piANos.—Dunham, New York; W. Bell & Co., Guelph; Dominion Piano Cons - pimp, Bowmanville. ,&RoC owarluve Guelph ;; Dominion A0NrgSan.—CIpa Bellny D. W. Karn & Co., Woodstock. The above Inetruments always on hand, also a few good ,second-hand Pianos and Organs for sale at from $25 upwards. Instrumente sold on the instal- ment plan, or on terms to suit customers, Violine, Conoertinas and email instruments on hand Mao:sheet music, books &o. SCOTT BROS. M. ROBERTSON, Leadingilndertaker MAIN STREET, SEAFORTIL My facilities are unsutpassed. I am pre- pared to conduct burials in a most satis- factory manner. All modern undertaking appliancee. Competent marrayement guar- anteed. A full line of bum' goods on hand. I Min to be prompt, eoneiderate and reliable. Ire Charges mod reaeonable. RESIDENCE, NORTH MAIN STREET. 122.3 ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS, REDUCTION IN RATES. Steareers Sail Regularly fron PORTLAND and HALIFAX to LIVERPOOL via LONDONDERRY DURINci 711E. Vri N788 4- • SAN FRANCICO, CAL. of i I‘Aachine Repairs Cabin, i3-10 and upwards. Second Cebin, atIS1 Steerage at low ratee. NO CATTLE CARRIED. SERVICE OF Sold by J. S. Roemers, Druggist, Seaforth NOTICE. The highest cash price paid for Eggs at Dill's Egg Emporium, opposite the We axe now turninc, out some of the best impro,:ed Town Clock, Main Street, Seaforth. invite the r.mer0 to see them before buying elsewhere. AND GENERAL FOUNDRY WORE- STATE LINE STEAMb'HIPS. - ALLAN LINE LAND ROLLERS ROLLERS. WM. DILL. Land RollerE, and T. T. COLEMAN. NEW YoRK & {;LASGOW; vit. Londonderry, e ,cry Fortnight. Cabin, $40 and upwards. Second Cabin, $25. Steerage at low rate& Apply to H. & A. ALLAN, Montreal, or C BETHUNE or W. G. DUFF, Seaforth. 26'22- 1