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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1889-01-11, Page 2_ • 6 I THE SECRET PAIliEt, .BT ANNIE S• SWAN. CHAPTER VII. IContinued.) •StrttANag HOME -COM NG. "She has a 'noble, bea tfut ee, „papa," said Maggie, slipping her hand within Ads arm. "Lookin at it, I cannot think it was she whb kept up bitterneis in her heart so Iorii. "The i majesty of death tia . set ;, its seal upon her, Maggie," sai the lold man, gently. "Ay, ay, m et Alec ' ter." • il . • Deep emotion struggled wi h hini,14 In in that serene and beautiful e he saw the sister of his.love, as he r embered her at her best in the days 0 ng ego. "How! did she die,. Kirsty ,he asked , the faithful soul who was ;cry ,g quietly over thishneeting of the livi g and the dead. " "she MEW - gey sair distrtssed, but er end," r Dauvid, her e'en eillohr." somewhat aughter's IS arm been here Maggie 1 elippet, aWa' cannily at the hi she ansit bred. "Oh, Maist My Man, i1f she wad but ope .and ye welcome to Drum . David :Dempster smiled _mournfully, and drew his hand yet more closely within "Come, Maggie, we have long enough," he said; a obeyed_ him, nothing 16th. "Mr. Wardrop and his son dine with-ue to -night, Kirsty," he d, when they were out upon the Ian suppose-wewillwill not have Ion 1 • "Dine f' replied Kirsty: ' ;no' breakfast and sup an'. a' /bielin' here.' , ' . " TheY,Understand that" e • to leave te-night," said David whereat ariook of delighted i 1 leaped int!, Kirsty's eyes. "1 kent ye wad pit the odd sir," she replied emphatically. only ye had come quicker.' Then Kirsty retired dew kitchen, knd, unable to conta made a. confidante of Effie was putting -the finishing tou dinner.- . David Dempster took Meg drawing room, audit seemed that the old-fashioned cosy its rich but somewhat faded f i was a plaee strangely familia -trealizationl of 'a half forgotten ing. "1 to wait." Wull they Theylre ect them mpster, tisfaction . , n their', . "Eh,if • in hders,1 fer *bile she hes-to the e.into the o the girl _ere, with rnishinge, , like ' the dream. 4 i " Thereis the harp, my deae,on, which i your grandmother used . to lay. She i was a highly accomplished man, ad a beauty as well. I rememberas a boy thinking iin. the kirk that y mother was like an angel from heave when she :wore her: white bonnet and white silk plaid, and my father used to ok- at her as if he thought so too." - 1' "Is there no portrait of gr dmemma Lin Drumkeillour V" asked Mag ie, touch- ing with hesitating, reverent ngers the strings wh ch had .been 'silent :0 long. ' i .t,' Yes, , .ylove "; fon wil see the litinily prat raits in the dining own. Ali, there is ts th gong. Come, my dear, and ' will takelyou down." he table; lie motioned Magg e to his So to Maggie it was the mos astonish- ing thing k the World to see t e perfect naturainesk and dignity with hich her ether ,comported - himself "n these hanged circumstances, and a eady•the „ife they had ottly quitted that mottling began to fide,away, and to a ear un - eat and shadowy, as if it had ong been eft behind. When they entered the dipi g room, Maggie started to see '114 entle en 'tending on the hearth rug and • the &ler leaped:to her -cheeks whe sfie iiaw hatooks of undisguised admi goo nd surprise with which the youngr reg rcl- cl. her, . . -- - "Mr. Wardrop, Mr. Gavin• ardeop, j my daughter," said David emps er, briefly;• and at once taking h sea at right. hand. Gavin •Warde p, . he - e had. drawn ! , ebrryounger,thenicater 1 different i -affeeeescarcelyfnithftee from takeetihdnhi;siais te teyeshtthe Wardrop, politic 1 and clever beyond and also to avoid all unplease or un. Conversatioa did ` not. flag for Id measure, took care to keep it s stain interesting topics. In spite of himself, vithsssa,‘, David Dempster felt intereste in t ie -,-4,wyer's talk, and enjoyed it, t o,, it was • tlong sinee he had . been in e tertian- . g company., - . ' Gavin Wardrop spoke once o twice Maggie, and though she ahs red him frankly enough, she appeared . ether o desire to listen to the discurado between her elders. ',1.8o, good an impre ion d'd avin Wardrop- make upon the new laird, that after , dinner, -mate d of be- ing curtly.dismissed he was invited to . take a little stroll in the groun s. Then • ° Maggie had:Ito get hat and aha'*1, and it - as young Guy who adjusted her wrap, wrap, and who walked by her side th ough the leafy . shadows of _the beech avenu None could :be ntore- chiirairon antra . faiitive, ;nitre kind and confide ate,tha • OtIng .Gav'im Wardrop when. obese; deep and- strange longing please but in this instance it warno e ort, bu 'his beautiful dreamy -eyed ma ep, who he Vide-si#eadipg lands of rumkeil • 1 ad about her .an exquisite dignity and e.aselkrevde,. tv:eahtgwiea,es-teoyeheimwahnedr hariu. They, did not talk mit h as the • tgerde aetve sei lour, thinking with a piss& te thin f joy Unlit had all come 13 ell to it winerYewoafeifiou',Iflaclicedounatt . iogpi list laud - heir, andforgotten lour. . Its fertile acres its rich .eet-roll athllatableorutfa.t re ra m'skdeeisl latsot. him.- Into pinWtoarhdis passionate heart had crept strange ,, aschiatiOn,'fa deep and absor ing ' love tie. - To some natures love es come for the woman at his sideL--a 1 e which ould prove the bane or blessi g of his n such sudden . and absorbin inspira7 ion, ' whilewith others it is the slow rowth of years; But Maggie was sub- • imely indifferent of the fact, oblivious - almost of his presence; her ove was -- beady; won, her true heart •wen for ,i, fly to the :last; and .iquick to leave ver into the keeping`of one orthy of er. := , - - " Itis near sunset," 'said. Id Guy, - bite the good impression last d. "Guy, taythtehecyowunitly..n„.lake us very co fortable y lad, we will need to get ou traps to- gether. You have tempted us, Mr. empster,„ till we have allowe the last ' rain to depart without us. • t I dire "There' is no need to , ch nge your P . • . uarters foe; one night, Mr. terdrop," _ • aid David Dempster. "Youare wel- • ome - to - .11.esinain ' till smo ning at rumkeilloUr." , - "You ar0 most kind, but w will not - oracle," said the lawver.qaie, y, know- • ing that it Would be to their . dvantage 0 to make a show of independence. I am 610 satisfied now that I have seen you, and had a pleasant hour with you, If ',mistake not, my boy is enjoying the t society, of your charming daughter -a t true Dempster, if you will perniit me to say so, and to predict that the heiress. of Drumkeillour will at once become the star of County society." _ David Dempster smiled; the lawyer's praise of Maggie pleased him. He did not urge his invitation, but when they left an hour later he cordially asked them hack to Drumkeillour. •" Old Wardrop his evidently refotm. ed, Maggie," he said, as if in apology for what he had done. "He is Otte different in every way. What do you think of the son? ' • "1 have never thoughtof him at all, papa," answered Magige, truthfully. "Butil do not like the old gentleman. I don't think he is sincere.". "Ho was not in the old:days when I knew Writ but I think -nay, I am sure he is a better man now. Be really spoke very nicely to -night am sorry I was. so short with him when I Came, - . - Maggie made no reply.. She was not thinking very much of whet her .fath er was saying, it must be told.; her -thoughts had taken wings across the Frith to Edinburgh. Would- Prank miss her to -night? she' wondered. • How strange to think that when he Was busy as usual at his bookie she should be standing on the. terrace at Drumkeil- lour, arid that the ad placeshould- now be her home There was something -mingling with her deep satisfaction, vague Uneasiness, perhaps a prevision of Coming pain weighing heavily upon her heart! But it 'fled in a moment at the sound Of-„hei. father's voice i- "bidding her. come iway.into the house, for the dewe, were falling and.it was getting lite. : - *Omar CHAPTER VIII. ;IVA& -' "Now:then, Frank, am I changed, or am I just the.same '4,-- , • "Dear -little --woinan; yes," supple- mented! Frank '.*. and he put his, arm around :the slender Shoulders, and took - the ,kisethe had longed to steal an hour ago, when he. arrived at Drumkeillour, They Were standing together' Ruder the trysting tree by the side 64 Keillpur burn, which .. wound . a silver thread throughout the woods at the back of the house. ! This .was Fraek'sIfirst visit .to Drumkeillour, - though -. nearly three months had elapsed since the change in the lives of the Dempster's: And this Was Christmas week, the first week, of the college recess, -too-, and the young: student.was free frombooks and work for the Lfew precious days he was. to spend at Drumkeillour with -bis darling. " Latina look at yone Maggie," he said,. turning her face round 0 his andlociking into it with passionate eyes, "My der - ling, you are lovelier than ever: 011,Mag- gie, how liove you 1" . " Do. .you, Frank ?" • Maggie's innocent eyes, full'of perfect love and4rtist, uplifted themselves shy- ly to his; and a 'little tremulous. Smile played, about the Sweet lips , as ..sfie spoke. .• "Don't you believe it, Maggie ?". "Yes, when you look like that. What a long, long. time if is, Frank, since we stood together like this 1" . "It makes Wall .the sweeter, to me, at least," said Frank, promptly. "New, Maggie, I have -been working very,. very hard, and have had precious little to cheer! me : on; . You must be very good to Me .now." .-'. .. "-I mean to be. Yes; you. have been. working , hard, Frank. Take care of. yourself. 1 There is tot so much need of sit- now," ' , , • , "Yes, there is. -Greater need," said Frank, gravely. "rmust he :able to offer yore some equivalent ;for all you will give ‘ tto me; Maggie." _ , - -. ' " Whyl? If I haVe enough for both, Fri -02k, is net that the same thing, "asked Maggie, wistfully.. _.:4 -- - _ . "Not quite," answered Frank, with a slight smile. 44 Maggie, you - will neveechange to me ?;." My darling, I be- lieve rap life would be Wrecked were ' you to throw me over new. f could not live without you." r . . ! • " Bli-ank; do you see or feel any change in me ?" I - . • " No ; but I live in- constant dreadi Here and now I am perfectly. happy and at rest; but directly1 am back at- the old dreary round,of life I arn beset With tormenting fears.. . -You'' see I never know whet you may. bp about, you elf." Maggie laughed, and leaned her head contentedly on his arm. - ' , • " Iam • po happy;'-Frauk ; so very, very happy.. I really feel - as if I had not a caretin the world." "That is good. Please God •you.may be always,able to I Say as ,inuati. . You. were made for -Sunshine and happiness - Maggie," I said Frank, fondly. "And 1 s , you have- ad your share of sorrow." "Doesn't papa look happy and young ? 'i " Oh, Frank what. a joy it s to. me to see how thoroughly happy he is! - And how they l- all love' him. They, say. there- never has been su,oh a laird in Drumkeillour.!' . ' "1 believe it. I See, he is bound up in ilte plane. . Itwill.hot be So' hard for him topart with you as it would have been six months ego," • • - . "Oh, but he will not need to part with me for ever se: long. • It will be a great -white before you are ready for me, Frank" . - -- " Not so very long. I go pp for my - final in April, yon know; and I shall do well, Maggie." , - . "How Well, Freak," . . "I have made mi. my mind' to .carry off the highest honors. I have worked : for it night and day, and I will ' sue - deed." I •. , ".How determined you 113re, Frank I"' ' " It is Mr your sake, Barest." ti: - " flowroud I shall be of you,Frahld 1 -but there, are we. not stayiqg here too long? What o'clock is it ?” . . - - • ; , ,. , ,t "Oh, then, we. Must go. Mr: Wald- rop arriveelat half -past six,ankwe'cline at seven; And "have a newfrock to put on, Frink,i all in honor of you. There, now, nowt_ are you not longing to see it'?" "I don't care what you have on so -long as I see you, Maggie." "Oh, but you &net. I liki, to be ad- - mired;" 10,ughed Maggie. "Well, let us go in now."- . Wardrop? -is that the . old lawyer you used to be so bittergagainst ?" - "Oh, no:; it's his sae.- He is such a nice fellowFran-k. .-- I hope you will be friends:" ' 1, - , ..t4 What's he coming here for ?" "Why, because . papa asked him, of course! It was most thoughtful of papa; for, of °muse, he gnessedwe should want to be together, and yet you don't TAE Rua() • I seem one bit grateful,. Gavin War rop, has been here ever so often. /1 sometimes comes over from Dundee and stays front hiday till Monday." "Oh, does he? 1 wasn'b. aware that before," Dearine Frank, how; can you' leo •-• XPOSITOR. Bra CIRANQB.-Por sa _commodious brick stor part of Main Street, Seaforth of and comfortabl dwelling ov . sold 'on very e Ry terms on k balance on tim to suit tir A. STRONG, La d Agent, e so! I shall b'egin to think you must b jealous, and how delightful that -.wont be 1" said Maggie'jokingly, though th light fingers on. his arm gave him a, ver loving pressure. • "If were really -jealptle, my da ling, I don't think you would find particularly delightful," he said; and a they left the shadow of the trees, h took her to his heart again as if he would never let her go. The Christmas moon Was high in, the 'wintry skyohining upon them in good will and peace, a happy young pair love4 eachother passing well, and ,who hoped that one ,daY they might walk the way- of life to- gether. So long did they linger, that when at last they sped' into the house, they had only five minutes wherein to dress.for dinner. Mr. Wardrop hart ar- rived,..Effie told her young. miStress -when she came up to the dressing room to give her some help. ; Frank made good use of his time, and was first in the drawing -room ; but the - other two gentlemen followed him al- most immediately. . - ." This is Mr. Wardrop, Prank," said David Dempster. "‘ Mr. Maelead„Guy, of whom you have often, heard . ine speak." • . _ Frank bowed sorneWhat stiffly,. end regarded the ipterloper„'ai; he mentally termed him, with a very keen and pen°. treating scrutiny, which Guy Wardrop warenot• slow to return; , The two felt jealous of each other, for as yet Guy did not know on what footing the student came to Drumkeilleur, David Dempster not having satisfied his curiosity. As for Maggie she kept her secret well. Presently they beard her light footf 1 on the stale, and sheearne gaily into e room, a vision of beauty in a .robe of rich black lace, looped tip here and there with sprays of white ehrysan- them ums and maiden fern.- Frank look- ed on -jealously While she shook hands frankly with Guy, telling him she was glad to see him again. • They seemed to be. on easy and familiar, terms, and Frank teed Wardrop's secret. the mo- ment Maggie entered the -room ; and immediately the young fellow's' epirits H 411 to zero. e wad not so handsome -Wardrop, nor' had he that Peculiar charm pf outward manlier which gees to far with some ; then, in compar- ison with the partner of the wealthy firm of -lawyers, he was nobody, with nothing but his true love and honest manhood to recommend him. The thought of these things weighed heavilyi on poor Frank, and made him moody and anent at dinner, while Maggie and Guy chatted gaily and incessantly, teasing and bantering each other with a freedom • which amazed and ' horrified poor Frank. He felt wild and _wicked against Ward- rop, andlindignaiit With .Maggie. What righthad she to snide tipon this', inter7 lopet so sweetly while he was by? Did she not belong to him! - Had she not given him solemnly her plighted troth a year ago at St. Anthony's; well, under the shadow. -of St. Anthony's seat? And had they not pledged themselves to each other, atn and again ' in tts , mystic --waters . Oh, what a sweet memories ;seemed to -night! And Mockery _ these ' all the time the foolish fellow waAor 'men t- ing himself with these gloomy thoughts, Itlaggie's true heart Was yearning un- speakably ‘ over him,, and had he but looked With penetrating eyes, he might ' have seen deep love for him shining in her earnest eyes. She 'felt amazed and vexed that he sat so silent and 'reserved, because the knew him to be So clever . and so far superior to, Wardrop,who had a fair exterior, and a- winning .min- lier which made ifim'appear much more attractive than he really : -was. But; un- conscious of 'Meggie's loving .- approbst.• tions., Frank ate his dinner in unpromis- ing .. silence and felt unutterably ' relieved. . when , it . Was over, % and Maggie toe& to go_ to. the i drawing - room, . He ithrnediatelY folipwed • her there; while Guy -Wardrop, ..much against his will, remained to ..smoke a diger with the old gentlemah.. . - "Now then, Maggie,"- said Frank,` when they were alone together,- "what was the use of telling.. me Gay Ward, rop only came herebecause your *father. asked him? The fellow comed to tee you, i., and no other. I'-;0 . i • _ . "1 will not listen:4d you, Flank," in- , lerrupted Maggie. in ' her sweet, wilful way. - "That is the Way of :meal; they are never happier than when trying to make dispeace. , Guy -Wariirop and i are very ,good friends, and X enjoy his coinpany. He at least thinke I turf, worth talking to. Therihow 1 you de- erve thatp for the way yeti behaved at dinner to -night." - -.:., " Doete.he know that you .. belong to me, I • Should: like . to know?" tasked - Frank, With that -Orsini ,air Of proprietor- ship which made 'Maggie's heart thrill. f "I didn't tell hitt -you Maybe sure "- she said demurely. : - , .• - "Then sereebody must, if Only for. his own sake, poor beggar," tad :Frank, more charitably now, for when they were alone he felt secure in his darling's love. "It's it _shame; yeu-kpow, to ret him come on false pretences. . He's do- ing his.best to win yon," -: - "How very penetrating You • are, Frank? Nobody ever suspected remit i thing, and I don't . believe :a Word of it.. Don't you:think I wouldknow that, if anybody did ?" • . ' - "Don't know; you see, I've been made itool bf,. so it Makes me quick to detect the siges in others;" said Prank,- grimly.- . " Oh,• Maggie, I wish : yen' had - never left Edinburgh. 1, at ieast, was .: :happier there." - 4 • - .- - : . - , " Frank ',dear • you are making Your- self aid me nerable without' a cause,"f. said Maggie, withthat graVeteernestness whioir setts° exquisitely upon her.- "1 do Assure you,you are mietakih; '. Guy :Waidrop only comes here , beetaise he; knew my aunt, and because papa and r are kind to him. - He has no siSteritand we are just like brother and siitet:-Lio- deed wearia" ' ,r.: - • . • ' - , "My darling,1 am- a cross, - jealous bear, but it is because I love, youso," said Frank, fondly.,. "Maggie, premise me !lathing will ever come between us. My hopes are all built upon you, and for yonr sake I- Shall succeed in life; only don't leave mi.. How-dOidd I live - without you, My little woman l?'", - - ," Frank ---I fear you 'love- ine too much. It_rnakes Me , afraid 'sometimes when I think ho* much -I ain to you; and yet it makes the happy too." These sweet moments were •"ittetrupt- ' (Continued on third Page. . ' ; . •••• sr. • e or to rent, a in the business splendid stand rhea& Will be -fifth down and haser. Apply ,to rth. - 106041 • FARM FOR.SALE,-For Sal , Part of Lots 26 .1.?: and HO, C04008400 1, Mo Mop, containing 50 acres, all cleared, Well fen ad' and in good -state Of cultiviti p, • Buildin fair. There is a • good orchard nnl plenty of water. This farm is -. .witnat two lots o the corporation of Seaforth, - It Will be sold cheap and on oa y terms. Apply on the premil or to Seater h P. O. trAVID DORRENQE,fTr wider.. • 1090-12 1 TIOR SALE CHEAP. -For ale, East half of Lot 7, South Boundary, tanley, ,eontain- lag 59 acres, of which about 44 ores areeleared, free from stumps, well fenced nd in a state of - good cultivation. There are 5 acres of fall wheat and 10 acres' fall plowed. There ig a good 'new iranie btirri and plenty of water. This farm is about two miles fro 1 Kippen and is good . for either :pasture or gr in. Terms very readonahle,.. Apply, to JOHN TROYER, Hills Green: • lt98 tf F AUN IN MaM 1LLOP FOR AL -For side or will be exchanged . for 0 acres, Lot 14, Concession 14, .McKillop,_ con thing 93 acres, about 72 clew , 65. of -whic are free from stumps and wel underciraine fenced ; the bush: is all hardwo There is a trim house,barn Jar e bearing orchard and a spl within nine miles from 1; Brusse Seaforths with good graV to.each place. There is a seho the farm. - For higher portico premises, arc, to Ladbury y GILGIN. - - ESIDENCE IN SEAFORTI :Fer sale, cheap, the comf antly situated residence, font 1 -the late Mrs. R. Fisher. The I class repair, having been newly mor and . cOntainsa Parlor, Dir Oen and four Bedrooms, bes wood -shed. 'There is hard and , Kitchen. Also a nice garden w various-londs1 of .Fruit trees. 'situated near the business part further particulars apply at .0ffice, Seaforth. h. and all well d and black ash. nd stable, also a, ridid 'well. It is and eleven milea 1 roads loading 1 house opposite arsk apply on the O.. THOMAS 1088x8 • FOR SALE. rtable and pleas- rly occupied by tfse is in first. roofed this sum - leg Rem, Kit - des -Closets and oft water in the 1 planted with It is pleasantly f the town. For Tiis gXPOSITO 1085tf „ - ARM FOR SALE. -For sale Lot 16, Conces- sion 0, in thei tow,nship of eKiliop, connty of Huron, containing 100 acres. About 84 acres of which are cleared, well fen° d, drained and In a good state of cidtivation. he remaining 10 acres is well timbered. There I a good Orchard: and plenty of water. The Bull lugs are frame and riearly new, 'eonsistieg of louse with kit - °hen, and .woodslied ; also barn ith stabling and shed's. It liewithirt six miles, o Seaforth, with good gravel roads leading there . Will be sold Cheap Id an easy terms, For fu the'. particulars apply t• M. MURI)IE, Lot 24, 0 occasion 7, Mc. Killop,, r A. FERGUSON, Lot 2, tiencessuin 7, McKill�p., 1075tf , ()AA ACRE FARM FOR S .ZA7-firSt-clais -4uts farm for sale in the tow ship of Morris, In the County of! Huron, bein south half of =north half lots 25 and 20, and s uth half of 26 , In the 5th coricessien, eontainin 200 acres, more or -less, 125 acres mostly clear o stumps and in a good state of cultivation. Th re is., a young bearing orchard, a ; good -house • nd bank barn 55x56 feet, with stone stable u derneath. The ,farnfig: situated within a mile f the Village of BrussEls, and is a good farm for rain or stock. raising, as it is watered with tilt river Maitland and .44 never -failing Boring, ore Possession will apply given ally time. For urther,partiou lars P . po iser s, o . E. ROBERT- SON, Brtiossene ls P. Ol " ' 102841 ALUABLE PROPERTY Fi 11 SALE. -For sale, the residence at pres t occupied by he undersigned on, North Main street. There is a coinfortable frame residenceyith all needs - vary converiiences"and a' 'good stable; also -,14 acres of - land whieh is, all pia ted with vari- ious.kinds of fruit and ornament trees. It is one of the most desirable resid Imes in town: Also the house at present occupi d by Mrs...1411ft .ray on the same, street. This h ise, contains 9 rooms with woodhed and eel r, also a good stable mud two good lets; well plaited with fruit trees. Both properties will be sold cheap and on easy. terms. Apply to WM. EE, or to S. STARK; at Latimer's shoe store, Seaforth. • ._ 10444f --abD FARM VOILSAIE.-A s lendid firm of 165 acres onthe '10th on ession of Grey will be sold cheapand on ver easyterms of payment: There- are about 145 adres cleared, well fenced, all freelfrtne stump and well un- derdrained. There 18- -tilgoa4 I vile "house, a bank barn_ With stone Stabling., nderneath to- gether, with otherl,good- and • ecessary out- buildings::. There iga Splendid aring orchard _and three 'never.'failing Wells. 3 is a within a mile and three 'quarters of the prosperous vil- lage of. Brussels, ones...of:the best arkets in the Provinee. It is One 'cif‘thebest .,.d most desir- able farms: in, the County s•and ill be sold on very easy ternis as the preprieto .wishes to re- tire.- Apply- on :the. premises ti the proprietor of$0 Box 30, Braidse1S4 O. JO N HILL. 10504.1. ARM Pak-.SALE.7.:-For sale, Lot 22, on the jj 2u4;iethicession..of Stanley, containing 100 oVer'181.Veleered, and in a gopd state of (Mk .tivetioh;,the belittles is well timbered with hard - There ilia large brick ho se, good frame barns; !beds and ,stables, and all n cessary build- ings. .altere 19 A.goOd orchard, nd two never- Itlewithin . six mi es of Clinton, eight -frern_Seaforth,!arid • three 1 am Brucefield, with good gravel roads leading o each place. School. convenient. It Will be sol cheap and on easy, terms. Apply. on Lot 24, Concession 3,_ Stanley, or to'Bruceffeld P:O. JO N OCkis FARM FOR SALE. -Iii Order to close the affairs et the estate of e late W. G. Hingstore, the executors offer the ollowing very valuable lona for sale. Firs North half of libt 30, Concession 5 township o Morris, con- taining 90 acres. • On this lot is e ected a good train° barn With stone foundation; good orchard, - the gravel road close 7 adjohring he village of well arid pump.. Nearly all clear d, and is on. Brnssels. This farm* a yaluabl one, is well fenced . and in a good/ state f Cultivation. For prices and terms; apply to Tno .KELLY, Brus- sels P. O.; Hinfivr`..Tasprines, Vide a Square P.O., or jJAMES SmirkMaple Lodge P O. Middlesex County. ' 868 OR SALE OR TO, RENT F011, -A first class -farm In the tow berry, being Lot 3 and part ef 4, i Concession, containing 107- acres, are cleared and' in a good stat and all free 'ofstumps, except A fine orchard, a geed 'frame awel bank barn, with fraMedrivingshe the premises. • The farm is well particulars apply JO the prop premises or 'to ,J. Cowan, Wro GEMMILL, lirroxeter.P.- O. IVE YEARS. rship of Turn - the' Seventh of which 103 of cultivation bout &acres. ing and large O &c., are on atered. For biter on the eter. JOHN 1092 tf .SPLENDII) FARM FOR SALE. 1 or sale; Lot No. 8, on the 13th Coneessio ef Stanley, and the north part of Lot 7, on th .sameconces- slop, containing 162 acres, ot wh oh about 189 aro cleared, -free from stiunps, un rdrahred and in a high state otoultivation: Th soil is a clay loam. „The balance ia Well timber d with hard wO9d.. There is , never -failing spy ug creek ruti- siings.through the Place, and no .waste land. There is a good dwelling howls), la ke bank barn with stone Stabling and frame driv ng house, and other good eutrbuildings. There re two good .bearing Orchards of the choicest trees including, apple, peach, pears_ plum, &c. It i conveniently situated to schools; churches, - nd markets. There aid about 651 401;08 under brass and the 'balance is ready for fall or spring c op. There is - a saw mill on the fariii, a half inte est inwhich antlie sold with the term if desire . The whole 'property will be 'sold cheap . and oh easy terms, as theProprietor wishes to.retire. A Ply on the premises, or to piaci P. O.. gxklay. B. DETT-- . WElLLER1 • ' 4 - I 1080tf , . - WARM FOR,'SALE.-The Executors of the .,u . Estate of the late Wm.- Mooney, .Esquire, deceased,now offer the following valuable lands for sale, viz: The north half of Lt 27 :and the west half of the north half ot. Lot 2,both in the 6th: Concession. of :the toWnshi - of Morris, ' county. of Huron, containing 150 acres ',- - About 110 110 acres are cleared and in good ondition, the greater part being in grass.. Thbalance is well .thubered, chiefly with beach •andt, aple. - This farm is favorably "sitirated withinone mile of the village of Brussels which affor • grin eikeellent market. There is 'riPon thepr, hie§ a gocid frame barri ,and house, an brp " 44 9f - choice fruit trees, a never felling spring, Disc!a good well and pump; and ;Cod fences., his properk will be sold in one br, two parcels' suits intend- ing purchasers. ' Purchaserwill e snowed to enter and.have use of 'house on pre ises at any time after harvest en to do$aIl p oughing, and full possession wAl b _.given - at 11st ',November next. For termgan particulars- pplY to th,V undersigned Executors, or to JOH MODNEY, 'Es utrq Brussels, Ont. Dated ' B ssels, June - 18t ; 1888. -. ;GEORGE CARDIF and:W. B. DICKSON, Executer. • 4 . -1072tf . - .:P1.$.Q.Q7NT • tgAFORTH • - • t - -11aving found our Discount Sale complete success, we are going to continue it up to the 1s day of January. We wilt.continue to give a 10 per cent: discount off till kinds of -winter goods, such as Overshoes, (both American and Canadian), Rubbers' .Felt Slippers, Felt Socks, &c., and: a 15 per Cent. discount off almost allkinds of leather geods. Men's long boots will be sold at a great sacrifice, as they must be cleared out in the next three -weeks :Do not miss this opportunity of tuying sea- sonable -goods at such reduced' prices.' - . aomi 1101E3MS.. We have a nice.aissortment of Goat Robes in: grey, Black and White colors, which will be sold with a 10 per cent. discount. TRO NKS AND VAUSES .Fof the CliristmaStrafie, and a nice -variety to choose fronii, - Ord red Work and Repairing promptly attended to. Remember 'the place, LatiMer's Old Stand, Seafortli. LTON -BOTHERS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer's, Headquarters, 4.5tratfor IN Tweed Overcoats' at J. L/Smith's. Worsted Overcoats at J L 'Smith's ; • Boys Overcoats at J. L. Smith's Tweed. Coats at J. L. Snuth's. I - Tweed Pants at J. L Smith's. I If you want the best value for your . money, go -po-J. L. Smith's._ I A good Overcoat,for:414.25 at.J. L. ' Smith's. ' ' Suits made to..order *cheap at J..L Smith'sv' A RGAINS Men's Persian tainb -Caps at J. L. Smith's. Men's Shirts and Drawers at J. L. Smith's. - Boy's Shirts and Drawers at J. L. Top Shirts for 50c, 65c -it, 69, 75c, at r. L Smith's Lined Kid Gloves at J.3,L. Smith's. All -Wool Tweed for 3* 45c, 500, at J. L. Smith's 3 Large stock of Ties at 3. L Smith's. Large stock of Silk Handkerchiefs at 3. L Smith's. - Prices down to suit your pocket at . . m t s AFORTH, oor North of Reid & FOR B ........=....•••146•1.1•••••••••••••M.11,••••••• OKS' FOR THE PEOPLE. LN • t Having imported direct an enormous stock of all kinds are prepared to supply Sabbath School, Public School, or Private Lib;aries on the most'favorable terms It will pay you to see our assortment and get our mices before sending to Toronto or any other place for supplies.. Bibles of all styles, Prayer and Hymn BoolFs for all denominations - a vq,y full stock, and prices low. 14-0TT Cl 1.-1J) PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS' . We have tlie largest assortment. the neatest styles; and the low 'prices will surprise you. Call, and see out :Yang Goods and Xmas Tree supplie,S. 7 tJMSDEN.& SCOTT'S BLOCK:, SEAtOiTH. • • ; -1 on,..•••••••ievipow IQuck March! D..BRIGHT S Popular Qlothing and Gents' Furnishing FibUse, Cam 001'1 Black, I STSR.MMT, ZM.A.PC)1:!MU-1- . , ,Some -of the finest SUMMER SUITINGS'in the county; prices cheap or dear, to suit your pockets and your tastes. A splendid -selection of the very Choicest Cloths 'of all kinds to choose from. Having a -ptaatical 'knowledge of thebusinesp, and doing all my own . cutting, I can ;guarantee Satisfaction as to FIT and workmanship. -• • - - • GENTS' FURNISHINGS.7-we have as nice -a, stock 'id -Gents% FprniShings as can be found in the county. - .. • _ WHATS AND CAPS --Our Hatoand Caps show for themselves: e pay particularattention to this department. • ter -Give ns is call, Whether you buy or not It won't ,aost anything, and you may make money by it. • - - . • Remember Campbell's Block, Campbell & Bright's Old Stand, Opposite -the Ro.yel-Hotel, Seaforth. RIGHT. 6. .jAitiAM lit 1889. 111, Whili/PA - .:STOVE ,ANO FURNISHING .- FrotrsE Seaforth, .04atio: We are offering Bargains in Coal -ct Woo.1 Parlor Stove& All Stoves Guaranteed, 21 full line of McOlary's Famous Stoves, For which we are Sole Agents. Great Bargains in Table and Library - Lamps. a M WHITNEY, SEAFORTIL ...aEAFoRTH_, Calirlgo.Wqrks, ,John HaVIng leased tlie commodious prereises re- cently occupied by Mr. M. Tillman, on Main Street, Seaforth,:are now prepared to ,carry on the Wagon 4k •_Carriage Mil.A.3ECTI\TG- Bes1nes in all its. branches. They are getting - up a lot of neat and durable Cutters and Sleiglis, which will be ready for use this season. Vehicles of all °kinds will be kept censtantly on hand. ' Repairing of every description promptil attended to. Having had long experience In the bushiest and being themselves practical workmen, and wa-linown to the people of this vicinity, they hope to receive a liberal share of publics patron- age. Parties desiring a rigof any kind should give us a callbefore purchasing elsewhere, :John Smith Sops, _ SEA FORTH.. REMOVED - New Premises. ROBB'S' POPpLAft GROCERY "MAIN -ST„ SEAFORTH, - Has been refnovedto the large andoommodion - store in Campbell's Block, lately decupied by Mr. James Pickard, Main Street, Seaforth which has been fitted up Speeielly for the busi- ness. Having largely increased accommodations:, they are new better prepared than ever before to give satisfaction to their customers- . _ - --The Stock of Groceries' Igyery• complete; comprising everything usually found in a first-elass,grocery store. and all our good!! are FRESH AND NEW, while our prime are certain to give satisfaction. -Just try our TEAS and our HOLIDAY FRf.Y1TS. The y are very good Value, FLOUR AND. FEEL). A =fuli stock kept oonstantly on hand. The highest 'market price in -cash paid for good dressed hogs. • re Remember the place - First Grocery Berra of the corner of °Main and Goderich Streets. TIstite miGa ROBB,, CAMPBELL'S BLOCK; SEAFORTH. ,THE BEST Blackberry Cordial For Diarrhoea, Summer _Complaint, Cholera infantum, Dysentery, and generally relaxed condition of the Bowels It allays 'vom- iting, Acta as an astringent without producing costiveness and is so__preasant to the that children take it :codify. PRICE, PREPARED BY 25 Cents. J S. ROBERTS, CARDIsTO'S BLOCK. Nat Door to M. R. Counter's Jewelry Store. Roberts' Pleasant WORM SYRVP Is the moat effectual Remedy on the Market for the expulsion of Worms of all kinds ; and is to 'pleasant to take that Children ask for more. - Try.ct Bottle and be -convinced.- - paw/min BY Cent - PRICE s. J. a 'ROBERTS, Chemist & Druggist, &afore). y, ti 14 th sit th W1 00 for lia fai ne j 11 ye el12s nic noI - dot tur ter loCt bat to