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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-12-21, Page 2• ,t - i• 1 ••• TELN SECRET PAN13114 - iir_AiSTN:it 81. IswAN. ..—,.....i: - CHAPTER 11 -Continued. PATHER Atm SON.. - 1 ' In a moment Guy viaa atherside ad- justing the wbtite -wrap about the poor - 'bentshoulder, and, offering ihis ar, m carefully guLdd her _steps downstairs. Her gait was u certain and feeble, and the pale, wait fee% gave indications of vrearinees and pain, yet even in . her great weakness: shestruggled through the regular routine. of herdaysas if de- termined to die • in harness, if the ex- pression Might be applied to one whose only labor cons sted in attending to- the trifling &naafi lea of life. - - As they en red the dining -room, Gavin Wardrop was quick to note the elegant appointments of the tab the plate- alone, he told hitnself, • worth a s_mall fortune. Behind Derripster's chair stood Effie Goer looking somew at confessed and dm carted, as if unceiustonted to the pl 44 What are you doing here, Affi asked Miss Dempster, sharply. " -. is Kirsty not in, her place ?' “SliemouIdna come, ma'am,"expl - al Effie, nervously. • "1 said ,ye wu vext, but she weuldna Come.' -- . Up rose the gush of wrath in Dempstee's paIe!cheek. -1‘ Go down, Effie, and tell her 1 sire her ,, attendance instantly. . • 11 dare she do such a.thing?" Very `'5,4hankfully.did Effiie:. Gour escape.; and whou they were left alo Miss Dempster turned her guest w `a faint smile. It) ". You have t seen Kirsty yet, your father. kn ws ,her very well. is an eccentric o eattire. I have inclul . - her too much, and she presumes a Ii at times; but she is A faithful -crest le - fall Miss ey -3.— i -• , an hem. Pie *warrant they dinna get mile-1de o' my countenance "- ,.., . , . Oector, BonthrOn cotild mit but mile at the energy with which Kirsty spoke, Helfelt :sorry for , her distress; but he was not a man iehointerfered in other people a business, and it WaS a -.great de 1 for him to offer to 'speak to . the &I noes and had Kirsty not been sorely te wr , r concerning Mies Deinester'l af- fairs. He seldom_ gave- or invited eon. dri es:45)0(40r Banthron. Would have th, gli a trifle relieved by her outburst, it be the last person to whom she would ha e applied. Not much comforted, Kkety-shotved the doctor out, and went away upstairs to her mistreats. She was Iyiug in the hest hod -room -1-a large beautiful chamber on ' the ...drawing room floor -whither she had been moved at tier own desire, having taken autrange dist ke to her own room. ' , 4 irsty stepped lightly across the floor,* and observing that her mistress had n into a sleep, sat noiselessly_ down .he bedside, and, folding •her -hands lay, on ; er lap gave herself u to the sor- con- , towtul and foreboding thoughts which eeet ,..croWded in; upon her mind. Tears; of e? - coMpassion stood in her, honest eyes as WhY they looked on the woin face of the ad- - fere who Was, without doubt, approach- eta- ink er end. - She had served her faith-. d be .furl and well, for love and not for gain, ....• and; had borne with her - perverse and Miss ease We ways as none other eould or * would have done. What wasia bedome de- of li r- after Miss Dempster Was gone? ow she eked heraelf ; for should her feat .. . provetoo well grounded, and Drum - AY keilleur pass into strange and Unworthy net hails, fti• would be. :no home for her. ith Nay • she knew that . she would be ,sent -about her business without -delay.. but "Kirsty," said her mistress, in a She. feeb whisper; and in a moment the g'3a faithful soul was bending anxiously over tut theo Veii.' *ma'am, what is it? Are ye very faithful," she rerated w for Bending sucht a sharp pieesage to old friend. _ After the lapel of several iniriutes doer- was piish open, and in march Kirsty, very red in thelace, and .to ith our sewer T sufferer shook her head. her s Gavin Wardrop in the house.?" st es ma'am at least, the son is the fejt at his ease on the -dinner-room ed sofa, said Kirsty, striving, but in vain, a sigh', her heart misgiving her already np hpr place hied her mistre . chair. "A helping o soul; for Mr. Wardr Kirsty," said Miss Dempster, rat meekly, for she Perceived that Kirst . birse was fairly roused, and she gretted not having allowed Effie taw eh to, s ten her voice. ,„- . • • hen will hiPfather be back ?- 'He ft t night, didn't he? When did he ay he would be back?" "Deed 1 didna spier, - but? i'se war - ant te lieno' belong. He conies and an to •Drumkeillour as it cbmes op, s her Y's re- ait " upon them with Kirsty, with t -nn cloudy as ut remark; uttnoet scorn, and as 1) _ • * -.-phiced it laefore the Sh was a pro woman in her wa and it I piate stranger. e wed I ken , it's nae guid, exceptin' for proud , didn't suit her totwait pperr this youn upstart, whose -grandfather had work - at the loom in he father* weaver's sh te ne, • "Who said I had put Drumkeillour his back, mair's the peety," said_Kirsty, with la strange, indignant sob, "Oh, ma'am, I maun•speak. I dinna. ken what thae ill -men hae been Bayne to ye, but th el 8.- Miss Dempster, oh; dinna g pit rumkeillour by the Denipsters ed &Ike ither, whatever ye dae ! wad eP • te an,unco sin." in Freuchie; There were other masa too, which rnade- r dislike and distru the Wardrobe; he could never forg that terrible time long' ago when Gavin, - Wardrop the elder ..had pa nearly had Drunikeillour ' In; his clutches, had not David Dempster *me home justin time „from foreign parts, and spoiled thecuth• ning lawyer's little game. ' st by the Dempsters ?" asked 'Miss Demi). et ' stir,. uerulouslye-"You jump too quick- ly to conclusions. It rests altogether with Maggie Deznpster. • She has the keepi g or losing of Diamkeillour in her ! own ands." : . . , - ,, , I wish the entail had never been broken," muttered kirsty fervent- dy. : hen thee .scoondrels couldna hae dine wide herm. The bawbees•they' mieh hie- gotten, but no' Dremkeil- lour.' . _ . -, "What are you siyiug,. Kirsty 2" • _asked ', her mistress fretfully. "I am diEipl „fled at your lack of courtesy to nlY ff, ests. I expected differently from , you. , .- . . . "I lanue help it ma'am. Guests, did ye say? Bonnie guests. They're jist like 6vie:hies waitin" till the breath's oot to -de our what's, left,'" isaid Kirsty, un- able t� control hermit "Oh, nit'am, I W111112 r that . ye are sae blind? What wa-d 1•, no' gie to see gaister David cross; thadooeltanieDrurokeillour this very-, - : . :- "Nevelt; In my lifetime, Kirsty; never In my Ilfetimpl" said Mho Dentpster, with everish • eagerness.. "When he I blight d my life in the summered my days, Swore that I should never look . upon 18 face again, and that he -should never Eagan, while I lived, doss the threalijold *of. -; Drunikeillour. - 1. have kept dr vow, in the spirit :and in the IIletter, and will -till death." : i - And now they had turned up again, doubtless to try and impose upon poor . . Mime Dempster in ther-weak old age! It - was more thanKi sty Forgan Was able 4) stand. ' * I Miss Dempiter was rendered so Un- comfortable by b slomestic's ominous demeanor, that she never volunteered a remark, and. only replied to her guest in monosyllables; bit when Kirsty at length retired, shelturned to him with a -word of apology on her lips. Guy pass- ed it off with his tuna ready tact; but he registered a vowto pay with interest the contempt be illt 10 plainly apron - ed in Kirsty Forgan'fl eyer, MAI'. EA III. • . . " 4N THE NIGHTi, " Doctor Bonthro till Speak a malt id' ytt, if ye_plessee So ,isiiI7 Kirsty organ . one Ootober morning, coming i the halt just as B,;(1 WAS letting the dooter out after his daily visit to her. mistress. - , "Well, Kirsty, w at is it ?" asked the . old- man, kindly; forhe smithatKirsty .. • was much pet -about "Come in here, sor, jist -a rrieenit, if ye pledge," laid Kirsty nervously; and opening the library kiloor, she motioned the doctor to, enter. 1 When they were together in the roo greatly to Doctor Bonthfon's surpriseKirsty burst into tears. _ . .. "Why, Kirsty, hat on earth is wrong? If it -is grief .for, your poor mistress, try and b r .up. • It will be c a real release for he Neither you nor I, Kirsty, know ho great a -sufferer she has been." , "It's lno' that, Doctor Bonthron, though I'll miss her lair 1".' said Kirsty, brokenly. "I's the Wardrops, Bhp could ye no' help me to get them•oot o' Drumkeillour ? As iures I'm a livin' ' wuinmin„they're tryin' te get her wu/l, the place to them: They're never awa' free her, an' she'll n letine say a 'word against them." . "Where's David Dempster?" asked the doctor, gravely. "The f best thing you carrdo is to ten for him. In his . own interests and those �f his daughter, • • he :might to be here t a time like this. Miss Dempstet-, cannot last above a etniple of days now and it ip quite s- sible she may slip away before that.' "IlKar'd Effie write to Mr. Dauvit oot o Miss Demps es knowledge. ' I daurna tell her, ye, en she* that ill at him,'! said Kirsty.. "'That was eight days past on 2donda • but. - he's never • answered it; an' I' at my wit's end." "Hass your •mis ess made no will; . Kira 9". a' that 1 ken'0'. I spierecrat , Mr. Wilson, the. writer, in the Bonny - gate, yesterday, it he had ever said onything to him, buthe said no. But guid only kens what thae, Wardrops - hae geed her dae. VII, be nae surprise. -to me- though they should 'get Drum-, -keilIour and a' she "Et is a bad mule, Kirety. Gavin Wardrop is certainly not a man of prin- ciple, but Miss De ster's isanold in- fatuatrore I'llspeak to Mr. Wilson,and see whatehe would advise. In the mean- time fry and reason with your mistress. , Point out to her what a sin it would be - to will her possess ons past her own kin. Should there no will, of course it will all pass to avid, Dempster, as next of kin." . "There's nae will yet, I:believe, or the scoondrels wad a be sae desperate attentive tete her," said. Ifirsty, ire- fully. "It very near ra me throwto see them =akin" see muckle at hatmeo• he Drunikeill ur. ,Young aye here, ye ken, an the au d loon always comes an* gangs. Effie attends • p • Kir ty, .was silent, only sorrowfully and hopelessly -shook her head. t- "Oh. -ma'am would length enemi peot tc -Mis head, • to dia. right I ed the 14 speak "1 do as it i that s no- a speent :in which I like to meet death," she said at "Are we no' telt to forgite oor is; If .we dinna„hoo can.,we ex- heforgiven• r Dempster impatiently shobk her . • - more; Kirsty; lam nOt -afraid 17 have liveda consistent, up - h play - hypocrite)' ft; At least, I have never play - el, ma'am, 1 think ye shouldna ste mair,," said Kirety,werningly..„ t I hae letten ye say ower muckle • " N ,,no ! I feel a strenge measure of strength to -day, Kirsty. It may be that sickness is not yet unto death. When Mr. Wardrop returne to Drum- keillou ; I will see him at once." • " W 11 I no send for Mr. Willson, the - i writer, ma'am ! asked- Kirsty almost pleadingly. f' He's an honest lawyer, • wha wadna wrang either deiff or " Whet do I want with Mr. Wilson ?- No; no Gavin ,Wardrop has alwayi managed my affairseand will do so to the have ever found him the s rul of integri -other man." and honor. Those who say e, Kirsty, lie againit a good In spite of her sad anxiety, Kirsty 'Forgan eould have laughed aloud. lAnd yet it was a cup of, deep -bitterness te hear he !mistress speak in such terms of- . the blaek Writer of Dundee. It shelved too -plainly that the old wild love that had poisoned her girlhood, and, because rdisappaiutett, bad -embittered all , her life, reigfped 1 paramount still. A sad and hestly day was that for -Kirsty For -t gen ; never had Effie sGiurlay found her such an indulgent, careless judge,' In 'mere!, he two were at constant- war, ffiie rebelling at- times against ' the housekeeper's old-fashioned notions'and ' rigid ways'of working, so different front the,slip-sjiod rule of modern „domestics. Mise Dentpatereontinued easier through- • out the, day, and seemed s6 mubh rim- ' proved he every way, that in the after- noon Gavin •Wardrop,crossing the terry, walked , ow/ -Taypert into Cupar, and telegraph din cipher to his fattier, that in the meantime he need not hurry back to Druinkeillour, as Miss Dempster Was talking qf getting out of bed. Gavin WardroPi ihd been a fortnight at-Drum- Iceilloer,And he was gettingyery tired of his t.4k. Miss Dempster did not give th�m mach satisfaction either, for, though apparently :mica pleased to have them with her, she absolutely declined , . . • THE - to talk &heat her diseiuft, or about the 1 • disposal of Drumkaillanr. If she di in the same frame of -Mind; their gam wouldhe•,lost, and Drianikeillor wou pass to David Dempeter. They we .at rest, however„,- on 'one point, an " • • ,..- -- • „No• -H.paposy..r. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. ed BIG, CHANCE. -For ssle . or to' rent, a la° part 44orlaimir rus tbrick store, in the ..business re stionidd coonnitvoei•rtitybloralieetrinrirt,02:vie.eictriliell.:01Wdwrllistlimbini firmly believed that as yet there existe no scrap of writingto ndioate .how - desired her Possessions to be diatoms of:. She had led them to believe it b urging, in reply to theirpleadings. th he .Y cleared but &bent Vs acre_ ,e • well un, at '.derdriiined and in Cod condition, There -is good flame barn, e , able and shed, a gob& orchard e, and plenty Of Water: For particulars apply to • ROBERT MoM1LLAN, Roxboro, or by letter to ROBERT MCMILLAN,. :Shit, box 165_, Seaforth • - • : . _ • 4012tt J' OUSE FOR SALE. --The .undersigned offers . . the house for sale .opposite. the Temper- ance The:beim eoritaine-7 roomer kite -hen and -Pantry,,.ffrst.olass :cellar,. good well, . soft water cistern with pump in kitchen.. Corner Jot and contains one ,quarter sere, all newly • fenced. Will be Sold on easy terms o; peyme.nt. Apply at the house. If not sold will be rented palfee i0.etober 11ENRY SMITH, Seaforth . • 1078tr * balance on time to suit purchaser. Apply to A. 'STRONG, Land Agent, Seaforth; 1060-tf . . . • UAW/ FOR SALE. -The 'south 50 ares of J. Lot 20, Conceesion• -18 township of MO - there Was time enoUgh. to --ma e ,her will when ' she felt convinced -that eh was about to die. She had. also give young Gavin some satisfaction,* by tel ing him his unwearied care and attention • to her would not go unrewarded. .Se ing her mistress so much better the night, Kirsty consented to rest for few hours,' and allowed Effie to tak her piece.: So at -eleven o'cloolc„ Effi was installed in the nurse's chair,- wit due instructisils, to keep, awake, and 411 Kirsty iminediately if she thought therewasany need for her presence. Worn out. with . anxiety - and . sleep Kirsty* was no sooner in bed than sh fell into a• heavy; 'dreamless slumber, all unconseious of how very poorly Effie was attending to her duties. The poor girl, Unaccustomed to late beers or night nursing, in spite of her vigorous efforts to * keep her eyes open, speedily fell sound asleep also; and oyen/when her inietress stirred and - asked for wat- er, she didnothear. Unaccustomedto being thus 'neglected, Miss Dempster raised herself on her elbow, and seeing Effie hi her chair fast asleep,' lay down again, * and . fell a -thinking. 'Whatever the train of. thought, it seemed to move her greatly, for tears Were coursing -limn her cheeks, -and she had much adoto still the sobs which' would•eer- taiely have awakened her careless at- tendant. After a -little, the eight-day clock on the stairs -rang ,one, and then a strange thing happened.- Very noise- lessly . and swiftly Miss . Dempster slipped out of the opposite *side of the bed, put on her slippers, and taking .her dressing -gown, and a shawl from behind the door, stole . out of the room; Effie sleeping and -,snoring loudly all the while. Oh, if Kirsty could but have een with what soft footfall Miss penile. step stole down - stairs, Walking with peed and ease marvellous in one thought p be so near death! Her step never. altered,' her hand- on the rail did-iiet remble. • • She. had never - appeared tranger or More self-possessed le her ife. Swiftly- the weird - figure glided croft the hall, mitered the library, and losed the door. In- another minute; ne of the eandles on the escritoire was it;:an . gin Dempster, hastily, yet rite..,-; • Words flowed easily and quick- uietr and methodicelly,got out writing maker ls; and, seating herself; began to y from her pen, and the Statement was nursed with her namein full, the date, nd very hour at which' she .wrote it. hat doge, Miss Dempster returned the Citing materials to their places, folded is the sheet of paper, and, crossinrover •the fire-plaee, tapped with her finger n .the oak panels* of the wall. Her yes were beginning to lee unsteadily ove,,andherears could scarcely detect he hollow- pound* which indicated the klieg • panel ---4 secret known only to erself. - At length, however,the spring, bedient to her touch, :flew back, the lded-paper was hastily;pushed in, back slid to its placer and Miss Dempster aggered-back blindly. from the room, eying the candle burning on the eseri- ire. Not so swift or so steady were er steps. as she slowlY ascended. the ide stair. She groped her Way slowly lapaipfully, for there was a film gath- ing about her .yes; a strange mime of. &cation and languor oppresieed her hole • being: Strength only lasted till a had thrown off. her drafting gown, On she fell upon., the bed, and feebly thersd the clothes up to her throat Ith a I I moan of palm And still file'ilet fon,- In the grey, cheerless 4,713; Kirsty Forgan, having in her fa - goo slept longer than she -intended, me hurrying into her mistress's room, nly to find Effie asleep, and Miss Damp- er. lying very white and very still on her -bed. 1 Toowhiteand still to he life; alas! in the silent watches of e night; Robins Dempster .had laid wn the burden of- earth, and n - a to - a' 8 1 a 1 1 a to al fo it st le to a er sh th ga da • ti tla st up in th do poor suffering, wasted frame had at last - found peace. • CHAPTER IV. . . FATHER HND DAUGHTEit. Are you inoke wearied than ever to- night, papa. V! • ' • -"Perhaps 1 am, Maggie. The hot weather is trying, ;and our •office, as you know; is not the mostairy.place in ex- istence. Ifound it veiwolose today. '- A %nick,. impatient sigh broke from Maggie Dempeter's lies, and she hastily walked over to the mildew, not caking that her father should :fee the rebellious tears wellieg,ln her eyes. Just at that moment Maggie Dempster found life to. be very •hard, and her usual sunny serl enity was marred by.a feeling of demon-. tent. It is not an easy thing for us to see those we lovesuffet, and be unable to help. , There was a long silence- in- the quiet little room, and at length- ;Maggie re- turned to the side of her father's chair, and laid her firm young hand lightly on his grey head. . . z ; "Father, 1 wish I could do some- thing,"Ishe said, with a. quick catch :in - her. voice. "When I watched you coming up the street to -night, and law how old and grey and feeble you look- . ed, I felt my heart just like to break."- " Yon do a grea4 deal, Maggie, . my dear," saidthe old nan, gently. e! When you work about the house all day, and teach that weary musio at • night, what more could you do, my girl?. It often ; grieves me to think of what you do, and you a Dempster, too. Ay, ay, lassie, the old,steck has fallen low." - "Yes, but we are the old stock still, father," said Maggie, proudly. "Noth- ing MD rob Us of. our birthright. We, may be poet enough in the world's goods, . but we are *the Dempeters, of Drum- keillour, Yet." - ' "Ay, lassie, hot that will do .little enough for us,". said the old Man, mournfully. • "-.What do the sordid .wealth seekersin this dreary 'city know .or care for the Dempsters, of pruni- keillour ? The name to them is only an empty sound." - , - A shadow again crossed the fair face of the -young girl, and, turning away, she began to roll- up 1101110 sheets of. inueic.preparatory to going forth to her evening labors-. It was lt pathetic thing to lookk at these t.vo-the old Man and. the maiden -who '-bore so unmistake- ably in their appiierance and surround- ings the Marks et higher' birth and • (Continued on third page.) - • , -p• ARM IN MoKILLOP FOR SALE -For sale -ati or Will be exchanged for 50. acres, Lot 1f, Concession 14; McKillop,. containing 98 acres, about '72 cleared,. 65 of ' which are free from stumps , and well iinderdrained- and all . well fenced; the bush is all hardwopd an blapk ash. large bearing orchard and.a splendid ell. It is k There is a frame house, barn and s ble, also a within Pine miles from BrusselSand eleven miles from Seaforth, with good-- gravel 'roads leading GROIN,' f - '; • 1.088x8 , i) o each place. There is a school house opposite he Win. For further partioulara apply on the • remises - or tcr, Leadbury • P. 0: - THOMAS • MIAMI FOR •SALE. -For sale, Lot 82, Con - 11 cession 13.8oiinfliu2rOinn, :IchoentIicrinngith1100P •°aterBeise,Kaibiloct 70 acres of which are cleared, 60 being free ,of Stumps, well underdrainedr well fended, and in - a good state of cultivation'; the hush is hard - Wood; some black nth being among It, and there is pito good orchard and plent of good water, and also a comfortable house ah good outbuild- Lira ladn is livIgtinniling:. ascaort, andtt3lri3e d halt Lead bury to Brussels, and a good gravel road leading • thereto. . For further particulars 'apply on the premises to JOHN-BARRON, - Leaclbury' P. 0: •• 1094tf IARM SALE.-Poir sate, the East hall - Of Lot 5, South Boundary of Stanley, op-, taining 60 .acres, about . 46 acres- cleared, -free troth stumps,. well Ituiderdrained, - well fenced, and in a good state of cultivation.' A comfort- able dwelling house and fair barns .ands stables: 'A good bearing. orchard and plenty of. geed spring %later. It is•within mile -and -a -half of Kippen; where is all village .conveniences. - It will be sold cheap. Possession given at any time. Apply on the premities, or Kippen P. O. WM. .8'LACK. • 10.65t1 'MUM FOR SALE IN. GREY. -For ,sale, Let J2 No: 12 Concession -14' Grey, containing 100 acres, about 85 tierce cleared and mostly free: from .stuipps, and in a good state of cultivation. The balance is hardwood bush, unculled.. There is a good lpg house with frame addition and frame barn. There is a geed . bearing, young: orchard. 'There is a splendid never -failing spring near the.house- capable of supplying all the water required on the Farm. It is within five milt* of Brussels; and two miles of the village .of Cmn- brook, and there is a good school' convenient. - Apply, on the premises or to Cranhrook P. O. NEIL4DUNCAIVSON' - 1085tf FARICFOR SALE. -For side, Lcit16; Cmices- sion 6, in the township of McKillop, county . . , - of Huron, containing, 100 acres. About 84 acres. of which 'are cleared, t well fenced,. drained. and in a good date of cultivation. • The remaining ' 'acres le well timbered. Thereis a good Orchard and plenty of water. The Buildings are frame and nearly ..new, consisting of house •with kit- chen and woodshed; also barn with stabling and sheds. It is within six Miles of Seaforth, With good gravel roads leading thereto. Will be sold ,cheap and on easy terms. ,For further particulars apply to M. MURDIE, Lot 24, Concession y, me, or A. FERGUSON, Lot 12, Concession 7, McKillop. ; 1075tf -200.ACRE, FARM FOR SALK -:"A ffratecl 'farm for sale in the township of morrt in _the County of Huron, being south 1:ialf of north half lots '25 and ;:!,6, and - south half of 26 hi the 5th concession, containing 200 acres, more or leas, 125 acres mostly clear of stumps and in• a good state of cultivation. -.There is- a young bearing orchard, a geed house and -bank barn -55*56 feet, with stone stable underneath.: The farm is situated within a mile of the Village ot. Brussels, and is a good farm for grain or stock- . raising, as it watered with the river Maitland. and * never;failing creek.- Possession • , will. be given at any time. For ftuther partiou. lars apply on the prepilses, or te- A. K. ROBERT- SON, Brussels P0. ••-• 1028-tf • ..14111•••••••• AMIABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. -Far . -.1410; 14 residence at presont occupied by , the underelgeod op North Main.street, There -is a comfortable iramelresidence with 411 moos. sary *conveniences and a good stable, also lf ROY01 of land which is all planted with vari. -ious kinds of fruit andornamental trees. it II one of the most desirable residences in. town, Also the house st.present oedupied by Mrs. Mur. ray on the same street . This hose contains 0 i rooms With Wood -she and cellar, also a good stable and two good lo s, well planted with fruit treed, • Both p.roperties will be sold cheap and au easy tonne, • Apply to WM. LEE, or to S. STARK, at Latimees shoo store, Seated& •i - • I044.Lf 00D -FARM FORBALE.-a-A splendid Win of 165 acres on the 10th -concession of Grey. will be sold cheap and on ,very easy terms of payment. • There are about 145 mires cleared well fenced; all freer from stunipli, and well un- derdrained. Thereis a .good frame house, a bank- barn with stone; stabling underneath to- gether withother,good and necessary out- bnildings. There is splendid bearing orchard and three never failing- wells. It is a within a mile and three quarters of the prosperous vil- • lage of Brussels 'one of the best markets in the Province. It is one of .the best- and most desir- able farms in the county and will be sold on very easy terme as the proprietor wishes to re- tire. Apply , on the prenitsei to the -proprietor or to Box SO, Bruesels P. O. -JOHN ,HILL, • •10504 f. ARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 22, on the .2nd Concession of Stanley, containing 100 acres, over 80 cleared, and in a good state ofmil- tivation the balance is well timberecli With hard. Wood. There is a large brick how.* good frame barns, sheds and stables, and all necessary build. Ingo. There is a good Orchard, and two never - failing Wells.. It is within sixnines of Clinton, eight from Seaforth, and three from:Briicelleld, with good, gravel roads leading to each , place. School convenient, , It Will be sold cheap and on easy 'term's. Apply on Lot . 24,Concession Stanley, or te Brikietleld P.O. JOHN GILMOUR. ; • •- 1001 tl •. -00D fAkid FOR SALE. -In order to close the affairs Of the /Mate of the late W. G. -Hingston; the executors offer the following Very valuable lands for sale; First -North half of 'Lot 80, Concession 5, ,township ot Morris,- con- taining: 90 aiires; On thia lot is. erected a good Ire* barn with steno:foundation, good orchard, well pump. Nearly :all cleared, and is on the gravel road Clobely adjoining the village of Brussels. This farm is a valuable one, is. well fenced and in a good state of: cultivation. For prices and termsapply to Tiios.HELLY, Brim, eels P. 0., HENRY JERNMOS,Victoria Square r.0., Or JAMIE SMITH, Maple "Lodge P.-04 Middlesex County. - 3 - • 808 rIOR SALE OR TO RENT FOR FIVE YEARS. 4A first class farm in the township of Thrn- berry, being Lot S and part of 4, in the_ Seventh. Conciession, containing- 107 aerei,-of which -1108 are `‘pleared and in a .good state of cultivation and all, free ofstumps,- except about 4 acres. A fine orchard,.a good frame dwelling and large bank barn, with frame driving sheds /to., are on the -premises. The farmis well watered. For -particulars apply to the proprietoron the remises or to J. •Cowanp Wroxeter.i JOHN =MILL, WroxeterP„O. TTT1090 tf PLENDID FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 0 NO. 8, on the 18th Concession 'of Stanley, - and the north part of Lot 7, on the same cones.eon, containing_ 162 acres; ot which about 189 are oleared,:free from stumps, miderdrained and s In e high state ofoultivation, The soil is a clay loam; The balance is well timbered with hard_ Wood. 'There 18 a never -failing spring *reek rim-, nitig through the ' place, and sin waste land. Ihere isa good dwelling house', large bank bent With stone stablineand frame driving house, and other good out -buildings" .• -There are two good hearing orchards of the choicest trees including° apple, pea* pear, pluM, ac. . It is conveniently situated to school, ehiirchek and markets. :There are about 65 _acres ;under grass and the .balance Is ready for fall orspring crop:- There is i saw Mill on the -farm; whiff interest' in which can be sold with thalami if desired'. The whole property will be. sold cheap and on easyterms, as the Proprietor wishes to retire. Apply on the premises, or to Blake P. 0: HENRY' B. DEW- WEILLER. • 10$0tf ' -EAT oF- - 7 EAFORTK. • 1 .• Having found our Discount Sale a complete success,; we are going to continue itiip to the -1st day of January. We will continue 0 give a 10percent: discount off all kinds of winter goods, such as Ove hoes, (both American and Canadian), Rubbers Felt Slippers, eit Sock and a 15 per cent. discount off almost aikinds of leather goods. en's long boots will be sold at a great sacrifice, as they must iSe clear d out in the next three wedks. Do not miss this opportunity of -buyi g sea- sonable pods -at suclireduced prices. • We have i 'nice assortment o• f Goat Robes in Grey, Blac White Colors, Which will be sold with a 10 per cent discount. TRUNKS AND . VALIS S For the Christmas trade, and a nice variety to. choose from. Ordered Work and Repairing promptly attended to. Remember the place, Latimer's old. Stand, Seaforth. HAMILTON BROTHERS! DECEMBER 121 1888 M1 WhitneyAlmiss, STOV• E AND FURNiSiii!1(1_ Seaforth, Ontario. We are offering $rgains In Cod &Wood Parlor &ova.' All Stoves Guaranteed. A fullline of MoOlary's Farnous Stoves, •For which we are Sole Agent,. Great pargains,in Table .aedIiibrary Lamps. O. M WHITNEY, MAIN -ST., -• SEAFORTif. SEAFORTH CaiWgge-Workt :JO* !SW& &Sons rfholisale:424 Bet4i1Dea4rs, Headquarter.; S;rat cently o.thccupied by Mr, M. Panel"; on lain Having leased e commodious promisee re- -Street, Seaforth, are nowprepared to caw. -on • IN wed Overcoats at J. L..Smith's. Men's Persian Lamb paps at . S orsrted Overcoats at J. L. SInith's men/sinsihtill:ta' Shirts and Drawers at L oy Overcoats. at J. L. Smith's. Smith's• Boy's Shirts and Drawers .at 1 L. 'wed Coats at J. L Smith's Smith'0. r - Top Shirts -kir 50e, 05f, 69, 7 at weed Pants at J L. Smith's. • Lined Kid Gloves at X,. L. Sm th'i. All -Wool Tweed for 45e, 45e, 50e, at J L Smith's. Large tock of Ties at J. L. Sm th's. _Large stock of Silk Handker iefs . . uits mat JtSmith's: made to order cheap at J. L. Prices down. to suit yqur pock t at L. Snith's. • _ you want the best value for your money, go to J L. Smith's. good Overcoat for $4.25 at J. L. - Smith's: • EL -ORT One Door , North Of Reid:84 Wilson's, THE :FEOPL LS airing imported direct- an- enormous stock of all kinds are prep q. supply Sabl5ath Schbol, Public School, or Private Libraries on ost favorable terms. It will pay you to see our assortment and '0 r prices before sending to Toronto or any, other place for ' supp B bles of all styles, Prayer and Hymn Books for- all 'denomination a ery full stock and prices loci. HOTOGAA II • A1.11313. S. , We have the largest assortnient, the neateststyles, and the 147een will surprise you. 'Call and see our Fancy Goods and X as estIpplies. ed he et es. MSDEN . : SCOTT'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH. Front I MIMI= uick March pular Olo)hing and Gents' Furnishin • 1-loyte, Campbell's Block, sil'IRmE111 'z.A.Polzfr •,1 • , ' • Some of the finest SUMMER SUITINGS in the county; price:lithe& • r dea , to suit your pockets and your tastes. A splendid selection of the very Choicest Cloths of all kinds to ofidose from. Having a practical knowledge �f the business, and -doing all my own cutting I can guarantee satisfaction as t� FIT and workmanship. • • GENTS! FURNISHINGS.—We have as nice a stock of Gent Fur :shins as can be found in the.countyf , . . HATS AND - OAPS:—Our Has and Caps show for themselve Weay particular attention to this department. • tir Give us a call, whether you buy or not. It won't cost anything, and yo may make money by it. Remember Campbell's Block, Campbell & Bright's Old Stand, Opposite tilt Royal Hotel, Seaforth. 55. BRIGEiT. - Nkragon Carriage IS/LELIK- Rasinessin all its branches. They aro getting up a, lot of neat and durable Outters and Sleighs, whielkwill be ready for use this season. Vehicles of all kinds will be kept constantly on hand. Repairing of every description promptly attended to. Having had long experience in th'ebusiness and being themselves practical workmen and well-known to the people of this vicinityAhey, hope to receive a liberal share of public patron- age. Parties desiring a rig of any Idnd should give ns:a callbefo'repuithaisng -elsewhere. John Smith & Sons', 10925f SEA FORTH, 4 REMOVED To New Premises. WBB'S popinAR GROQERY _ MAlki•ST., SEAFORTli, Thisleen removed to the large and oommediont store in Campbell's Block,lately woupled by Mr. James Pickard, Main Street, Seaforth - which has been fitted up specially for the busi- ness. Having largely increased accommodation, tkeyare newbetterprepared than ever before to give satisfaction to their customers. - The StOck of Groceries - Is very complete, comprising everything usually found in a firstmlatf-i grocery store, and all our goods are FRESH AND NEW, while our pricee are certain to_give satisfaction. Just try ohr TEAS and our HOLIDAY FRUITS. They Are` very good value. FLOUR AND FEED. A lull • stock kept constantly on hand. - - PO• IRJC.. The highest marketprice in cash paid tor - good dressed hogs. Mr Remember the place - First Grocery .SOUTII of the corner of Main and Goderich Streets, , - Etate HUGH B0813, CAMpBELLI BLOCK, sEiFoaTit.: THEBESli Blackberry Cordial .'••• For Diarrhoea, Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum, Dysenteryt and generally_ relaxed condition al the Bowels. It allays vont- iting, acts as an =aetn1rgent without producing costiveness and 11 10 pleasant to the taste that _ •thildren take it readiin • PRICE, 25 Cents. PREPARED BY J b S. ROBERTS, CARDNO'S, BLOCK. Next Door to N. R.• Cotmter's Jewelry Store. • Roberts' Pleasant WORIVI:7 SYRUP Is themost effectual Rehiedy on the Market for The expulsion of Worms of all kinds; and is 10 ppleitaisacnat.2.to_ts:ithat Chi:ren, ask formore. Try a Bottle and be oonvinced. PREPARED BY T S. ROBERTS,. 26 Cents. - Chemist & Druggist, Seaforth. • • 3. a a. DneE .., .. ii:1111, 3cre:urweenlielaiiirtheoheinzassvTat tw .tivembriwiell.;:nerShed f • • ti zsrer charm in her pron asialielf:Pojidemil el 131"maarliteebeenevailitiv , Wanidslinaugowb11111:116- willbliti: Hu joy; yet It • •eilLivrixPralatigi: elessialicare;m1hlans: let, f a th phdbrtg: idursponlavil :1, h8M1 tymh:estebe erihi 13 . :1 eie ddtvW1 leld i all i nee' a 1 e dya nhlrae;;;.- (- :1Cd11110t ' as unscro kinelikmW hotir 4, yes, you tell &little. 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