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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-12-28, Page 24 1 0 • 9. 9** -nt .*. rP, /.* 2 to. THE:15E0ittiT PAI4PIL; BY ANNIE S. WAN. - CHAPTER IV. (Continued.) • EA.TRER AND DAVOS lintit was sad drudgery,: for, poor • Maggie, and, her work was irisome to her;• whether because it must be always 'a trial to a 'musician to teach, hose who are not musical, or whether - because something Of the old Dempster pride made her rebel, I cannot tell.' 1 But no one ever heard- her . complain, and her sighs of weariness And disco tent- Were hidden from the. world. A strange ., restlessness possessed . Maggie . Demp- ster that night, and she could_ not con: centrate her attention on her _Work. Even :Flora's frequent discords tuned unheeded, a circumstance which con- siderably astonished the child, it =atom - ed as she was to her teaches gentle • but. firm corrections. It was- an un - speak able reliefwhen. the hour' of drudg- ery. was over, and she could bid her • pupils good good night. Dusk had been *dosing in when she entered , he house, andwhen she again stepped into the quiet street it was dark, except where the feint exquisite radience '4 the liar - f vest Moon brightened the gloom. . It Wadi harvest moon yet, for the summer • had been late and .cold, and , it was a common Ewing that Yule wo Id be up- on farmer:folk before they got the crops on the high Inds safeunder -, hack and I rope, How . Wet it was, thought Mag- [gie, 08 the turned away .from the door, ;looking-. firstup and then 1 down the street with with is 'pretty Igesture , Of exped- 'tancy which somebody watching from under the shade. of the trees inthe gar- dens saw very well, and. loverl to see. Next rahrutea tall figure str de across- • the street, and. kissed' Ma gie,yes, without the slightest hesitati ri, 'under theveryvery gaelaing, too; but ' then no- body saw, and If they didwhii.ip matter? had he not ° a perfect right to . co so? "Oh, Frank, you really s ' uldn't 1" said Maggie in very mild *moot - "Think if Mrs. Sinclair saw, . he would ' be quite sure to dismiss me a not be- 1 ing. - - t 4 proper preceptress for her daughters.' - - _ • "That wouldn't be a Very great cal- amity, Maggie," said the effe er calm- ly, as he took her hand'. on his arm. ' gg Never mind, my darling, •the day is coming when we'll astonish re. Sin- clair and-afew others of her order; and how are you to night ?" - • ,.. "Quite well, Frank, only'a idle red - less," said Maggie, and it w exquisite to:see with what' -Utter confidence and love her beautiful eyes travelled* to the , idear face, bent upon her in tenderest in- terest -'' "1 . believe it's a dream I had . ast night abbot Aunt Robins,. You have heard me speak of Aunt Robina, _ Frank ?" , i "That old dragon at bruhikeillonr.,.. • you mean,. I beg- your pardon, Maggie; utrin right enough," laughed . Frank. ".-Yeir what did you dream about her? othing pleasant, of course," "Not very. 'I thought the was pending by me in the night reproach - g me for not diming to Dr, keillour,- nil she did look so awful! I But ..yoft • now, dear, I couldn't after such ` a •)etter, could I ?" • - VNot 'likely.' Your Aunt ' another 0 will be even -With when We. 'set up • pur - breughaha, :Maggie," s id Frank• . teasingly; . but he drew hi Self up to P is tali height, as if he quite meant hat he seid. .' " Ho•w is you father to- • night? Idling better; I hope, "1 don't think so, Frank. t I some - Imes think7...papa has a yea ping after the old piece. When one comes _to think olit, it is no *ander hecazmot quite forget it, and this is no life for " What was the history - of the, es- trangement, Maggie? I hivo never heard it yet." "Oli,!it. is a long story. Papa .could tell it 'batter then 1; but you knew . , grandpapa was sa angry over hismar- • r age -With mamma that he disinherited ' h in.; and everything was left to Aunt t .vvlioni.he Robina. , Not - long after landpapaie d th, a.Dandee lawyer wi • h d done some business begap, to corhe• : a great deal about Drumkeslleur, and Aunt Robins got quite infatiiated with him.. It was quite the ta k . of the: e nutty -side, and when papa"heard of it • he was very angry, and wen to Drum- keillour le -inspire into the m tter.„, He fckind this Gavin Wardrop almost in ° p isession—in feet, AuntRobina was on the very eve of marrying him. ' I can't • g� through the story rightly, Frank; but it seems that papa had so 0 hold on Wardrop ; whom he bad known abroad, and he threatened that unle0 . he Went = clear away from Drumkeillottr,' and re- _ lioquithed all claim on Aunt-Rohins„ he would expose him to the world. ' It muse have been a serious thing, foi Wardrop iilenar Drumkeillour again. . But -Aunt t away quite meekly, and ever came - Robina never forgave -papa, nor did she ever sea or speak to him again. She sa!d he had broken her heart and spoiled her life; but I have often lieard papa say she did not know. from what he lad sa ed her... - That is • the sty,,: Frank, - solfar as I know al, but you Must get it from papa some „night I 4m sure he 11 tell it to you, he is so fend of you, and trusts. yeti eo implicitly. I,Why,,are so- near homealready ?" _ 1 i -- t Yes, indeed V' said Frank ruefully. CS say, Maggie, do you car • m clt as I care for you ?" "Lok at the Castle ligh . , aren't they beautiful?" ask in • bo for me as s;Frank, Maggie ocentit. '‚Drumkeillour • may be • - nie, but it cannot be se -grand as i• at kou de- fer allow - Mr. Mee- tly, when we 'etriess of B mien& • Place," said Frank rnis- • ehrvously "Do you -knw where • wq than. live when we areMarried, r Edinburgh." : . g Maggie, do you know w e sqve r Yes, something very goo • ing you to escort me home, • ie4d. t. Yu shall have- prese get into the delightful q ggia ' 'No.- Where ?" "In Charlotte Square. I was'iook- ing at the house to -day,".. Maggie laughed. And youwillbe Professor Macleod.. So learned and great that. afraid to open my mouth, eh? Shall be So they _laughed and ehatted, and built their lovely _ hopes and dreams as losTert have done and Will do til this old . world is done. Ah, well, lit jthem b�; -it may re their happiesttime ! They parted on the doorstep, for nk, anxious as he was tor prolong th�se sweet and rare mom nts, had ness regarding the lack of Uhl others. 'tyres a common saying among' Cupar folk, with whom David'_ Dempster had been a universal favorite, "that the- puir lad: was naebody's enemy but his ain."- ..- . - - - BtithoW a mighty change had come, and soon, very Soon, there would be a new reign at Drumkeillour, which -Would bring blik to folks' memory the g aulci - laird's tithe, which had been a time of. gOodwiltand peace" Maggie Dempster was so -happy that: - night that she could scarcely, sleep. She ; sat long by her 'window looking,atth01 - .sleeping city ,shimmerbig in the white if moonlight, her heart filled with a thous- I and happy dreams' and ,bright anticipas ! , gents of the future. Oh, if tomorrow '. were but here, so that. Frank :might . share the happy tidings ! .z It did , not -occur to —Maggie that •her lover might regard this great ' change in a different . light from that in which,' it appeared! to her. In her sweet, ,Wholesome, un,- .1 selfish nature, there Was no room for ! the thought that a poor,nameless or- phan, struggling unaided unaided through his Medical studies, , with ' none to lend a helping hand in life's stern battle, would hardly be considered a- suitable match- . for Miss Demp ter of _Drumkeillour, i -though Maggie D't& empster, the Mu teacher, had be envied the devoticip • 'of the clever student with the.handsome face and winning ways. _There were no: such thoughts in Maggie-. Dempster's heart, nothing Marred as,yet the smiling future. How sweet it would be to help iher lover through his struggles, not with her iove.and - trust alone, but with.that-. more substantial aid which is so power- ful i 'the estimation of the world I Then how 1 delicious at holidaytimesto have. him at Drumkeillour, , te wander: to- gether on its flowery braes and by its winding streams, which, though un- seen, her father had taught her to love! . Such were the 'sweet and 'tender visions which 'flitted - before . Maggies mind, making her sleep light andgolden, little dreaming, poor girl, of the bitter pain in stere. Next morning David Dionp- titer walked for the last time -te the , dingy office in Frederick _Street,- only to .- inforin his employera that he must quit . their service at once. le Made no boast of the reason, at ninelikt•t of ten in 'hit ' circumstances Would- haVe done, for he , had borne m - office, and line too well that .. he was . many humiliations in the . oply tolerated'. there out - of a kind of -- . contemptuous pity—the strong and proi- -perous have so little sympathy for their -- - less fortunate neighbers.'; who grow - feeble while they are growing 61d. ;:• ' t "Leave to -day !" exclaimed Mr. Mac - dowel!, a pompous individualin broad- : cloth, and a great expense of White, shirt a.doned with diamond studs. ' "Why, Dempster, this it absurd ; a' month's - warning on either side was our agree- - meet, 1 think." • . ' . - "1 cannot help it, sir," replied David - • . Dempster, quietly. 'I You: must allow me -the to go, if you please."' " What is your reasonfor this step, - - may I ask ?" inquired the master with calm curiosity. "The death of a near relative compels ., meta leave " Edinburgh . at :once," said David Dempter, quietly•still: - 1 : "Ah, that is - unfortunate—in our . . busiest. time, too. .We cannot promise.. ‘ to keep the situation open for you Deity- = . ster." ' . ; : . j , I ' "Thank you, I do not expect • you to ' _do so," was the courteous reply; for how- ever vexed or hurt lie. Might be by the the - rudeness of '...others, David Dempster never by any Chance: forgot for a Moment that be was a gentleman. , . " - 1 7 "Well, if you must .go, you 'must, I ., -suppose,"' said Mr... Maack:mall 'sourly, : . for, he did not by any Means _relish los- ing the old man's Services. . He ' was slow and unmethodical perhaps, but he was the . most trustworthy person, in. their employment. - "The month it net ' half -run yet. You can. scarcely expect a month's salary in full," .said Mr. Mac-) dowel!, reaching for his chequebook. 1 As he did so his eye fell on the obituary :. column of the Scotsman lying on the desk.. The first announcement , there ' caught his eye: . ! . ' - ,... ' . .- g• At DrmukeilloUr, Cupar, N. B. Miss Robina .Dempster, of Drumkeillour -and Petskene, aged .08 years.", • • three hours' work waiting him at ho e for he had begun in earnest his winter, studies—when summer came again, he hoped to close with highest honorthis college life. There was a very sweet and \tender smile on 'Maggie's; lips when she- ran lightly up the stair and entered her quiet home. There was no light there,•but directly she opened the door she heard her father rise. "1. that you, Maggie, my dear little girl ?" he said, his voice -shaking with excitement. "Come here, my dearie, and let me hold you in, my arms. Then we will get a light and read together that it is true." "That what is true? What are you talking about, daddy dear?" asked; Maggie, with a certain tender alarm in her voice. "Why are you - sitting all alone in the dark? And, see, the fire has quite gone out." ‘. 9" Never mind, my dearie, never mind," said the old man, in the seine nervous, excited way. "1 have had a great shock of surprise to -night, Maggie. Your Ada Robins is deadin IMM..M1.414.14 CHAPTER V.- • UNLOOKED-FOR NEWS. "Aunt Robins dead ?"; repeated Maggie, as she laid down her music. "Then that is the meaning of thy dream. Who sent the. message, daddy ?". "Get the gas . lighted, Maggie 'and -we will read the letter," said the old man.; and. Maggie obeyed him quickly, anxious to hear all about her aunt's ap- parently sudden death, shin:nigh never dreaming what -consequences it involved for her. '•- " Why, papa, the signature!! thatiof Gavin Wardrop !" exclaimed Maggie, when she returned to the table, and looked over her fathers's shoulder at the bine document he held in his trembling hand. "Itis datedfrom Drumkeillour, too. ISthat notstrange "Ay, strange enough. I can guess how it has been, Gavin Wardrop has pushed himself into Drumkeillour again, hoping to make capital out of my poor sister's weakness. .He does not seem to have succeeded. He says here there is no will, and that I, as next of kin, must be her soleaheir. Is not that strange, :unlimited for news, Maggie ?" • "Sole heir I" repeated Maggie slow- ly. "Does that., mean that Aunt Ro- bina's money, and Drumkeillour too, are yours." "Ay, lassie, and More than that. :It Means an end to all _drudgery for you and me, and rest and . coinfort in bonnie Drumkeillour. May God forgive me, Maggie, if cny thoughts dwell more open that than upon my poor sister's death. But I have beenweary sb long." Quick tears started to Maggie's-bright eyes at the pathetic humility _with whiCh her father spoke. She neither blamed nor wondered that he should feel to, for had net Robina Dempster, with her own hand, severed the tie of ' kinship, and forfeited all -claim upon • her brother's love? "Oh, daddy, -I am so glad, so very, very glad for your sake she exclaim- ed, laying one fair arm in tenderest love - about the drooping shoulders: "Please God, you will .grew. strong and well again, and live in peace and, comfort in Drumkeillour for . many, •many years. • "And you, Maggie ?" said the old man a little wistfully, will you not be happy in the old home? I am .sure you will love it." ' '" • Yes,.for a little time, father,"said • Maggie; with a bright, sweet -blush. "Then if Frank ever gets any holidays when he is a great professor, she add- ed, with a. happy laugh, "we will come. sometimes and see you, snd plague your life out, just as We have always done in this little dingy house.",,, • "Yes, of course,-theie's Frank," said, the old man with a sigh; for somehow thematch he had considered so desirable for Maggie did not seem Oita so desk - able now. Not that there was any pride or WorIilly-mincledness in David Demp-• ster's heart, only now when he could give to his darling all she could wish for he grudged thethought- of giving her • into other keeping. But ..he knew her heart was true, and he would notseek, by word or deed, to make her regent her troth. They sat far into the night discussing . this wonderful change coming to them, and Maggie learned how, what_ she had not known before, how deep and quench- less w as her father's love for Drumkeill- our. When it was beyond his reach, when circtimstances had ruthlessly torn. him from his boyhood's home apparently for ever, he had buried deep4that strong leve and deep yearning, wearing an as- sumtionof indifference , which had de- ceived the whole _world. But that in- ward pain, the agony offseling himself a nameless, homeless wanderer on the face or the earth, had eaten into his heart, making him old before his time. Evil fortune seemed to • have dogged David Dempster's footsteps all his days. The sweet young wife for whom he had incurredhis proud father's relentless displeasure, for whom he had cheerfully born exile and estrangement from his. kindred, had died after a too brief' married life, leaving . Maggie, a little • toddling bairnie, to fill her place. For • years David Dempster , had wandered about the New Yorld seeking reit for an aching heart, his little child the only solace of his desolate life, nntil he heard from home that his sister's infatuation. was about to surrender Drumkeillour into the hands • -of one whom hP knew well as an unprincipled scoundrel, who had been. obliged to seek refuge in Eng- land from those seeking reparation for -deadly wrong they had suffered at his 'hand. We know how his kindly inter- vention was received.; how his sister, soured and disappointed in her mad love for Gavin Wardrop, - turned her brother from the door. Robina Dempster had been a spoiled, selfish creature' all her days, posseesed even In youth of that, greed of gold which kept her in thrall to the end. • She it was who lied tottered and fed her father's ire againstDavid, and as -she. was his sole nurse and adviser in -his weak old age, she alone was responsible for the 'cruel and unjust will which die - inherited the only son, and made her pie possessor of Drumkeillour. But she had borne her punishment for her sin; for her later years had been the prey of remorse which poisoned her Waking hours and was the haunting spectre of her dreams. Yet she made no reparation —nay, hardened her heart. yet more and more against the brother whose only sin -had been his . unflinching regard for truth and honor, his fearless outspoken- , " Dempster, is this your relative?" he asked, turning hawk -like eyes in boundless curiosity on the- face -.'of his clerk. •• - "My sister," replied, Daiid -Deinp- ster quickly, resenting at last his em- ployer questioning ; then, to that gen- tleman's astonishment, he walked out of the room. When Mr. Macdovvell re - :covered from the double surprise, he sent the office- bey after David Demp- ster to bring him back. But in a few minutes the -lad returned with the mes- sage that Mr. Dempster had no more time to waste, and that if. Mr.. Mac- dowell had anything to *ay to him, he could addrees him to Drumkeillour. Mr. Macdowall bit • his lip, and wished his partner would come in. HovWiiid bothhad been, not to have guessed that Dempster was something other than he 'seemed.' A Dempster ot Drumkeillour! Impossible Macdoitall was a Thorn= ton man by birth,. and - knew Drumkeil- lour and Pitske_ne very- well by name. - He bit his lip in annoyance as he recall- ed- the countless humiliations David Dempster had suffered at his hands, and. his busy brain was already concocting a, clever epistle, destined to make ample restitution and excuse for the same. I may state here that .-the letter was duly written and sent to Drumkeillour, but to this day Messrs. Maedowall & West await a reply. While her father was out„,Maggie had been making hurled preparations for their sudden journey; but she had found time to send a messenger to Frank's lodgings asking slum to come over at once. Itwas only a chance that he . might be in; but, fortunately, he had not yet gone to his work at the Infirmary, --and Maggie's note was so urgent, and yet so inexpli- cable, that he set out fer Bucecleu3h Place at once. He found Maggie in the parlour, with flushed face and untidy hair, vigorously packing a. huge port- manteau on the floor. . " Hullo, little • woman! what's all this ?" he exclained in amazement. "Go-. ing to the antipodes, eh ?" No. Oh, Frank, such a thing has happened 1" she explained breathlessly, i not even pausing n her labors. • "Aunt Robins has died; and just think, daddy has got Drumkeillour at last." . Frank sit down, and stared at the girl, in greater amazement still. - "Don't think me very heartless, Frank," said Maggie, with a little un- certain smile. But you know I can't pretend to be sorry when I'm not one • (Continued on third page.) T'T 4.4.44.445.5p-44445554.5555atal REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. • . . A.Iiiti. 011.1iNCE..--for• We - or. to Tent, a ' commodious. brick -dere in the business part of Main Street, -ffeafortb. - Spiendld stand and comfortable -dwelling , overhead,. Will be sold; on. very easy terins, onolifth down and balance en : time to suit-purchater. - Apply. to A. STRONG, Land Agent, Seaforth. • - aoso-lit . . , . -IGIO#RM FOR SALE. ----The south'50 acres Of ..0 i Lot 20,, Concession 18, :towns ip of Me! Killip, all Cleared but about five ,iter9 _, well lin- derdrained, and ingoodcondition. . 1 here is good frame barn, stable.and 0114 a i. ed orchard and plenty_ of Water. For particular apply to ROBERT' MoM1LLAN, Roxboro, or y letter to ROBERT, MoMILtAN, Sr.,'" box 169- Seaforth P. 04. • 10724 "YOUR roil, SALE.—The *traders tied offersAL- the FOR for sale opposite t e • Temper- ance Hall. Thehouee contains 7 roo s, kitchen and pantry, -first-class . stonecellar ood well, eOft water cistern with pump in kite n. Corner 10t and contains one 'quarter acre, all newly fenced. _ Will be sold on easy terms o payment. Apply at -the house;- If- not sold will he rented about , -October 1st. . HENRY SMIT Seaforth P. . -- ••• . . 0. , • s - --1078# ' • . -ARM-- IN MOAILLOP FOR-- SALE ---,For pale • orwill be exchanged for. 50 ac s, Lot 147, Concession- 14,' Maillop, cOntainin --93 'acme, about , 72 cleared,' 65 of which are free from eturnps and well underdrained," an all well fenced; the•bush Wall- hardwood an • Meek ash, There is a frame house, barn and it, ble, alsoa large bearing orchardand a splendid , ell; It is within nine mike from Brueselsande oven miles from !eleaforth„ with good. gravel re, , s leading to, eaeh, plate. ' There is a school, heti, 9 Opposite thelarin. :: For further partieularie a ply on the premises, lir to Leadbury P. O. . THOMAS GILGIN., : . -' - - 1088x8 -130 E .*: IV antly the late elites mer and °heti i wood -shed. Kitchen. various situated farther Mee; 1DENCE IN •§EAFORTH PO • r.SALE.—, For sale, cheap, the comfortibll and pleas- situated -residence, fora: erly o 9uP1ed by Mrs. R. Fisher. The house , s in first - repair, having been newly rode' this sum contains -1a Parlor, Dining man, Hit- and lour Bedrooms, betides; -- louts and There is hard and soft atir in the .Also a nice garden wel pi nted with kinds :of Fruit - trees. - It is pleaeantly near the business part of ths town; For particulars. apply . at • Tux Expoorroa SessfOrth--- - - - ' 1085# 'P'" FOR SALE:—For sale, 32, Con. .. -Oession12, in the Township oli MoKillop, CountY, Of Huron, -containing . 100'apres, about 70 acres of which are cleared, 60 beipg . free .of etumps, well7 underdrained, well fen ed, and in a good Mate of cultivation; the busI is hard- wood, Some black ash being amongit and there Is alsoa goodorchardand plenty of 960d water, and also a comfortable house and gee - . outbuild- ings, and is within ti, Mile and a half O Leadbury school and . ithie nines: from &Wit , and the same to Brussels, and i good gravel .T. ad leading thereto. For furtherpartitu ars itP .1y• on the preinkles' to JOHN _ BARRON,- Lead s.ury. P..0. - ' - ' ' ' ' ' 1094tf . 'VARM. FOR SALE IN GREY.; --FC, sale, tot .12 . Nii: 12, ' Conoesition. 14, Grey, containing 100 acres, _about 85 acres' clearedaridAiley free from's-tamps, and in a good state of ultivation. The Valente is hardwood bath, unetill -d. There is a' good log house with frame • ad. ition and frame barn. There is e good bee ng, lining orchard.-. There is asplendid never -fa ling spring near the house capable of supplyinga lthe Water required on the Farm. It is within • 0 miles Of Brusiels, Ad two ,inileii of the villag of Cran- ia:0°k,-. and there • ni, ii-• good . school - 9onvenient. Apply. On the preMises or - to Cra ..; rook P. O. NEIL DUNCANSON.- - ' - . 1085tf ' MIABM FOR SALE—For sale,- Lot 6, Conces- :12 . sion 0, in the township of bleKil op, county of Huron, containing 100 wee.. :Aho t 84 acres Of which aracleared, well 'fended, d ained and his good state of cultivation. The re is aining 16 acres is well timbered: . There is a go d Orchard aird.pienty of water:- The Buildings are frame and nearly _new; consisting of hous • with kit; chen and woodshed; MO barn with s abling and sheds. • It is within six Miles of Sea orth, With good gravel roads leading thereto:- "ill, be sold cheap and on -easy terms. For farther • articalart apply.lta M. KURDIE, Let 24, Comes. ion. 7,, Mc - Killen, or A. FERGUSON, tot 12, Co cession 7, McKillop, ' . .:, , . ,.:- - ,.. - - '— 1075tf FnOtttAA0wIts.g , erg -Aloes 200'4fTaggrAtE i• in the County of ';Il nron, being so, Li- ball of tiorthlhalf iota 25 and 26, and south itilf Of 26 in thetfith 'concession, containing 200 res, more or. lest, 125 acres mostly clear of - eta • po and in ii good state of cultivation. There i a young bearing orchard, a goodhouse and:. 9 ank barn 55X56Ifeet,,With stone stable, underri - atli. The farm Is.situated Within a mile . of th- Village of Brussels, and is A good farm for grai or stock. raising, milt is watered with .the riv ii Maitland and .4, never-feilingspring creek. • Possession will b� giVen at any time. . For fart r partiou- lars-apply Ori the premises, or to A. R ROBERT- SON, Brussels P. O.. ' - - -- - - ' . -/02841 - ITA.IXIABLE PROPERTY :FOR S LE.—For . V ' .. sale,,the residence at present ' o ctipied by the undersigned on -.N.Orth• Main stre t. There is a. cothfortable frame residence with all .neces- sary Conveniences . and a.. goof:IV:stab ii,also lj adres Of 'land- Which is.. all planted with van- ious kinds Of fruit and Ornamental: tr • es. it IS orie-ofi the most desirable: residence -in • town. Also the house at present Occupied by Mrs. Mar- raY on the same street. - This house 1 ntains 0 recant with '‘ivood,shed and teller, a o a 'good stable aild. Vivo good lots; well planted with trait trees. Beth Properties will be sold ch • ap and. OD easy terms Apply to WM. LE or to S. STARK, et Latimer's:shoe-store, Sear rth.1 , - . . -., _ . - ' - - - 1044--tt. . . . G000 will be paynispit. well fenced, derdralned. bank lharit ether baildibts. Ind three mile 'and lage of Provirice. able hirins very,easy:tdrms bire.1, ar to - :.-: LIARM•FoR .U. 2nd tares, ivation kood.1" aims; ngs. Ming tight from.Seatortli; with good 3clioO1 iasy itanleyom Q00D I the Elingiiton;the minable Lot 80, mining rani,e Kell and he gravel Brtissels. !thiced For prices ielii P. a. 4'4m FARiniFORSALE.--4. ;65 acres blithe 10th • sold cheep and - There are about all free from :There is a with stone stabling with . other- good _ There IS a splendid never failing wells; three quarters Brussels one of the - It is one of the in the county as :the proprietor ;Applyon the premises Box 30, Brussels r.1 - - - - , •SALE.—For .Colociisibii of Stanley, Over 80 cleared, and ; the balance is Wien There is a large' brick eds and stables, and 'IT e Is a good • o well . - It is within and three-- gravel reads; leading- convenient. It will terms. -Apply on . to Brucefield P.O. .• •* -,-= -. .. ' FARM FOR SALE.—In affairs of the state executors 'oder - lends for sale. . Concession 5, township 90 ages: On this lot barn with Otonofoufidation, putap. Nearly .rill road closely adjoining This falai ls a and - in a good' and terms apply O., HENRY Jmniness, Ssim&Misple ‘Lodge! .,. .. ... . , .. 7, splen id farmof concessi n of Grey on very eas ' terins of 145 Or s cleared, stumps, an • - 'Well un- good !rental -louse a und rneath,to; and necasary, but- .110E114 -orchard - - It is a within a . of the prosperous vil- best mar ets in the test and lost desir. , and will be Odd on Wi hes to 're; to the proprietor 0; Jo-HNIL.• i :. : , Opt. 1. eider, Let .,, 2, On the con !lining 100 in a good s ate of cul- timbered- ith hard- house,ood frame all amt. ary build- ohard, and :. wo-never- _six miles o ; Clinton, front : ruceilekl; to -:e 911 place. be sold eh ap• and on Lot ' 24, Co cession 3, JOHN ILMOUR. - - • - /601-tf.. ord r to close of 'the ate W. G. the folio ing very First—North half of or Morris, con - is erected -a good geed orchard, cleared, and is en the village, of valuable one, is well state, of -cultivation.- to THOS. li wilt, Brus- Victoria S Imre P.O., P. O., Middlesexpounty. .. . 7 868 161 Olt' SALE OR TO RENT FOR Frir, : YEARS.' ,,U —A first class farm in the Ovvrish p of Turn, berry," being Let 3 and pant of 4,111 th - Seventh Concession, containing 107 acres of hich 103 are cleared and in .a good state 01 nitivatioti and .all free of ;stumps; except abe 4 acres. A finoorehatd, a good frame dwelling and large bank liernt with frame dri mg sheds 0,c., _are on the Waage& . The fermi is well wat red. For particulars apply to the - proprie • r onthe premises or to J.• Cowan, Wroxete .. JOHN- GEMMILI4 Wroxeter R. 0 '. 1092 ti SPLEND1D . No. and the don, dentainint. ere cleared, in a high loam. wood. ning:. rhere with atone Otho bearing ipple, atuatO rhere balance alai* can be property it the eremiSes, I.V,EULEft- t FARM FOR 8, on the 13th C•ncession north part of tot 162 acres free froin stii date Of ofiltivati9 The The balance is well-, There is a never -fa" through the place; its a good dwelling h stabling and frame OW outrbuilding-0.. orchards of. the choicest peach, pear, plum, 4c. to sehOels, churches, are about 65 • acres . it reedy for Mill on the famni, wh sold with the farm il will be sold cheap proprietor Wishes toretire. or to Blake P. 04 • SALE.—F.r sale; Lot o • Stanley„ „on the -sae coact*" of which . about 130 psAinderd ained and • . The 1/44 isa Clay timbered ith . hard ing spring eek run- and no_w land. USA. largo.bank baih driving; ouse, and. There are two good trees including it is conveniently and 1 markets. ifider grass and the spring cropj There is 1, interest in . which desired. . 1 e -whole and., on e terms, A • • ly on the TUNA * IL DEW- 1080tf. ' I . „ 414 G-REAT DIS09111 T $ DECEM,BIta • Having found our Discount Sale a complete success to continue it up to 'the 1si, day' of January. We will a 10 per cent. discount off all kinds of wintergoods, sue (both American and Canadian), Rubbers Felt Slippers, and a 15 per cent, discountloff almost all kinds of Ieathe _long boots will be sold at a'greatsacrifice,as they' must in the next three weeks. Do not miss this 'opportuniti sonable goods at such reduced prices. n,,opm we are going ntinue to give as Overshoes, elt Socks, &es; goods. Men's e cleared out f buying zsea - We have a 'nice:assortment Of Goat Robes in G ey, Black and White - colors, which .willrbe sold With e; 10 per -cent :disount. TRUNKS AND VALIS For the Christmas trade, and a nice var'ely to choose fr jp Ordered Work and Repairing pro, tly,attentled t iteinembertii:e place, I4atinier's old Stand; Seaforth. HAMILTON E§ROTHE Wholesale and:Retail Dealers, Headquarter , ;Stratford. Tweed Overcoats at J. L Smith's. }Men's Persian Lam Worsted. Overcoats at J. L. Smith's. men:Samshitihr-ts; and Boys Overcoats 'at J. L Smith1s. Boy's Shirts and Tweed Coats at.J. L Top Shuts8nlith'for 500, Tweed Pants at J. L. Smith's. J. L.. Smith's. Ifyou*ant the best value for your All -Wool oKolicip*Gleoevdesf money,' go to J. L Smith's at J. L Smith A good Overcoat for $4.25 at J. L. Largo stook of Ties Suits581113:itthe:t:o .o,rde'r cheap at.J..L. Large it* of Si at J. L Smit Prices down.to sui J. -L.- Smith's.' 5 . • INS Caps at X. L : jawers at S. L. rawers at J. L 65c,69, 75e, at t 3.. L. Smith* r .35c, 45c, 50C, t J. L Smiths. Handkerchiefs s. - your pocket at One Door • North of Reid .08L-WIlSon's, FOR.•BATtGA. 13091CS FOR THE P SDEN OP Having imported direct -an enormous stock of'll ki to supply Sabbath School, Public School, Or Private most favorable terrtio.. It will pay you tosee our ass our prices before -sending to Toronto or any -tittior p Bibles of all style's, Prayer and Hymn Books tor all A very-full:stock, and Prices low. ••, . ds are‘prepared ibraries on the rtinent and get ce for supplies. denominations-- PIRYTOGRAI?lit ALBUMS. . We have the largest assortment, the -,neater# styl prices will surprise you, Call ,and see dur Fancy G •Tree supplies: LUMSDEN :SCOTT'S 'BLOCK SEAFORTIL 4, • 0, and the low oo.ds and Xmas ON :GENT-LEgNi ATTEjTION Eyes Front ick arch Popular- .0Iothing and:, Geftts' House, Oarri pbel I's I Bloc . . STP ET, sm.& Some of the finest SUMMER. SUITINGS in the coon dear, to suit your pocketsand your tastes. A splendid sel Choicest Cloths of all kinds to choose from. Having a prac the business, and doing all my own, cutting, I ean guarantee FIT and workmanship. • - • ; GE NTS1 FIJ iSH I NGS. —We have as nic Furnishings as can be found in the county., HATS AND'CAPS --Our Hats and Caps sh We pay particular attention to this department, Ag fir dive us Seall, Whether you buy or net. It won't cos may -Make rooneY by it. . - - • , Remember.Caingbell's Bleck, Campbell & Bright's .01d S Royal Hotel, Seaforth.' • u rnish trig caRauiT_ ; prices cheap or tion of the very ical knowledge of. satisfaction as to a stock of Gents' w for themselves. anything, and you nd, Opposite the HT, 4 - . • •sTOVE AND RNISH 'TOD'S Seaiorth, On • We are offering Itargainos Wood Parlor 8to All Saves Guaranteid, t4 • A fullline of McOlary's Finjous Stoves, For which we are Sole , sa Great Bargains in Table and "Amy Lampe - 0. M. WHITNEY, - SEAFORit SEA FO RTH CarriageWorka John Snfith&Sons Havink !eased the commodious PrealiS e. cently occupied by Mr. X. Pillniaa, ea Street, Seaforth, are now prepared to (wry si the .• Wagon 4L Qafr MALICING Business in all its branches. They are le* up alot of neat and duraNe Outters - whickwill be ready for use this season. Vehicles of an Made will he kepttionshait, on hand. Repairing ' of, every description pros* attended to. Having had long: experience in the and 'Ring- theinselVes practical isorkteektee weP.-novrn to the people of this vie*, hope to recelye &liberal share of publie Atm f.lige- - Parties desiring a rig of any kind should fa 148 a callbeford purchasing elsewhere. John* &Atli 8; •1092tf SEAFOR1E REMOVED.. To. New Preinisi POPULAIl QROOPY SEAFORTH, Has been removed to the large and colisiodios store in Campbell's Block, lately occa Mr. James Pickard, Main Street; which has been fitted up specially for tae bulks ness. Having largely increased accommo4e304 they are new better prepared than. ever beim to give satilifaction to their customs* The Stock of Groceries Livery complete, comprising orcrYtlinf 1°211,, found in a first-elass grocery store. sna su goods are FRESH AND NEW, while= pa. are -certain to give satisfaction. ;net trJr TEAS and our HOLIDAY PMTS. Tbei 18 very good value. FLOUR AND FEED* • _ A fullstock kept constantly on biad. PODIRar.., The highest market price in cash _good dressed hogs. - ifff"Remember the ptace —First Seam of the corner of - Main and Streets. - Estate -HUGH ROBB -CAMPBELL'S BLOCH, SEAPORT& . THE EIT" Blackberry Cor For Diarrhoea, Sunnier COMP -Cholera Infantum, DyeenterYs *01_1 relaxed condition of the Bowels, It sulY5 Iting, acts as an astringent without cotiveneseand Is so pleasant to the children take it readily. PRICE, - • 26 Oen PREPARED BY • 7 J. Ss. 110E3ERTS, CARDNO'S -BLOM Next Door to X. R. Counter's jeweiryfitoms Roberts' Pleasant WORN SYRUP Is -the most effectual Remedy on the IserAt the expulsion of Worms of &kinds; and it • pleasant to take that Obildrensisk formore, - - Try a Bottle and be coniincid, -PRICE -, 26 -Ce PREPARED By J. S. AOBERTS; - Chemist -84 Druggist seafo Why hink of t loess, and the papa's st last, • Why don't *re glad with PI Where are .y k asked, in a ooking elated "Going . Why ootttse. you. stupid ,off at on cloek gaggle, and miss* „sove.r, abe s---L-up iimsstreight in something of the Ors she erfPt uP isirarm about his issue' for her to tson of love, and Vonored herall • say pride. Bat *ow; So she cas "Frank, Fran sod her *inlet Ms, snd the tang td his dark hair, will not make any how could it?" The half sob in hint, and he also about her, and I tears away. "Forgive -me,) I could not help it There will be sod us; will love he 51 it, my dear love? for you so, -that 1 " If this clung difference in me, iniVe been tons, a you have loved yourself for us, I live," said Maggii •flees 'shining in Iv *en she laid he Shoulders with a s which told how there. "I am ya Frank, for I do lc with my whole hi for a moment t • lowered a -little, these two young I ialthe sunshine love, lam -afraid the tle progress for tatey make the m mets, since man wale at hind for 1 e CRA TWO Eh, Effie betu poor tae pit ti Drunikeillour I" gen, driven in hi • a confidante of I and she dashed 1 as she spoke, for ance was reach more. She ha& library, to find and eon, rummal ess, as if the wi owh. What t Kirsty knew noi might be for son might entitle th of Miss Dempsh Alone in the bins Dempster .s.na 'saw Kit poach were ver her sorrow for b • not observed ti _visible -on the -when he Watt to - of life had fled of the mistress Wardrop's ents. his wheedling IL apparently bee/ old lady ; she I and departed v -penny richer. - Belt as he witi fortnight -he keitiour beside heenutterly h tate, and Davi(' kin, wonld at o Words coolant thankful joy Forgan when s the etse. She • itcould be trus and scheming to nought. Poi and anxietyfo) and -dread of much to hear with a sore Drumieillour. _Ee Gouda Of the luncheis not heard Effie Tas to hord her tts ity of silent wideopen. indeed; which Kirsty did noi ingeniously that she- kin stood in -Drin Slower, more • impulsive Kir ler some lnf Kirsty did ne she WM tO0 to volunteeri - ing full well I ffent it.' " If Dauvi Drunikeil Misty, "I'll Embrit rape What richt rununne tb desks, 1 wool ken which 1] a sly fox; hi tongue are ye no' speak nuickle, but thing wrang • " Whaur Effie, as stet if she would Tet To illustr curred by, enterpsising town has th "Any mar visrhiskey ten cents a • store thirty and twenty and seventy for the sam and fifty ce change tax b A certain upon th desired to s Chl