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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1889-02-01, Page 24 • FE131111AW I 1.889, =19 THE SEC BY AN CHA ( B , "Not yet, an Frank will not because ' I have Maggie, in a voi keep palm rende "Given. him u already, Maggie The girl hid breast, feeling t . herself to. utter -"I am very not understand i hinitoo well to will a great b hope, I hope. &sted. you." "You must t will, [ries • I ea -your eyes," sal - feet, t: very pale., yet trembling in tell, you it all, p Frank, became Gavin Wardrop. hat?" , Maggie nodd ; and a dreary smile touched -her whi laps, and vanished as. quickly as it ca . "So I am ver •changeable,:am I not not—'a perfect w hercook, as I said to Gnyt" she said, th a pitiful attempt at mirth. "So • rote to Frank, tell. htg him, and; of roe, I do not expect to hear any -mor rom him. No doubt he Will speedily get me, or get some one elsete COnSol MO The old man- 'ire& fixedly into the face of his datag Or -and a heavy sigh escaped his UP!. 0Ould that pale, worn creature' uttenn o lightly such meek- ing word., be t sweet, gentle, warm- hearted girl, wh Itevery word and ac-' tion had breat the spirit of irtith and tve ? "I ca •t understand this at ' all, eggie. I perplexed, and be- wildered, and d ly grieved. . Oh, my dear; have You heds well what you havedone ? Gav ardrop is an esti.. mable young. but between the two, 't in nty e there is no . com- panion," - e " Xor in min echoed Maggie un- der her breath, t she preserved her outward cloak. "You do not erstand the ways of .Women, papa. hey are ails alike. What is it Byro ye? Their vows are writ on sand, or mething to that ef- fect 1 I am but ving the tratisof his . words. Don't lo so grieved, „papa," she added hurrie , for the sight. of hen father's bewilder sorrowful fade near- • ly broke her dow l'Above all,dontt turn away, from me. ve me now and al— wayn. for indeed ave nobody in the world but you." . She threw her f on his breast, and • ClUngto him So ing,- as if her over- charged heart w dioreak. "1 wish I' had never seen • mkeillour," she said, brokenly. "Au Robins's money has not brought, us h ipess."• . . ' "If it is to br your heart in this - way, I 'ant te d to ,re,echo your: wielit said th old man. sorrow: fullsq "But w should arcitt be so unhappy? Have u nob given up Frank and accepted the her of your own ac- • cord ? Nobody u d Pa te it ?" . ".1co.no. l' I dr of my own accord: It is foolish of me make a fuss about nothing," said NI ie,more calmly. I am net so unhap as you think, .dear papa I think I not so -well as I was, land I break wn more easily,that is ails:" - ' "]!tis enough at gie ; you were net wont to be -so e y overcome. Why, whaita.brave lit woman you used to • be in the: old s, when you had a& many privations Perhaps prosperity has not been goo or us. Perhaps we have have been t foolishingly, selfish- ly happy in Dru eillour," said the old mans with a- str e wistfulness, -which brought the te again to Maggie's eyes:. Raves her tur ow to- soothe main the levy act sh ained strengthand cour ste for he If. To suitam and cotifort her fath declining years, to see hills surroun d with all - needful gam:Fin the old- e he loved so well, and. to know tha tit for her he must . havebecome one • ore an exile, would not these. be su ent to -atone fpr the - utter' cid herie ' Then through time this keen pain m die away. When the irrevocable. p should bostaken, surely there MU me a deep Content- ment, and peac ll born of the thought that he bed, at 1 t done her duty. She • .retired" early t t night, and David Dempster sat I by the library fire pondering these nges in his mind. He axsukli not unders d Maggie, nor did he like the prospec•she had mapped out for -herself, G in Wardrop was a ° • pleasant visitor, ' clever, entertaining young man.; ba e lied not that lode- - finable semeth which in Frank in- spired such confi ;ice and love. Old stories of the n re of .the Wardropss . old auspicious which had slumbered der- - pig. the last le* months. cropped up again in his mind, causing him much un- easiness and concern. Altogether Da- • vid Irpster felt in a more uncomfort- able rame of mind than he had beenln for Many: .a day. In the middle y thew,: somewhat gloomy cogitatiOns, nirstyentered 'the room with the sup. per tray. Althangh they dined late, it was Itirsty's pleasure to provide another • lightrepast at ten o'clock, in the slaps • of & Illp of 'coffee and a Mt of delicious • teastrfor the young mistress, and seine. thilmore stint- Wing for the laird. ti 0 Miss Maggie'am,' to her bed, air?" • she silted, as she broke up the _fir to bon the toddY.kettle. ' ' "Yes; she is -not se well as I would -• like to see, Kirsty," answered the laird, ' glad of some one to share hisanxiety. .what ::did Doctor Sonthron say rt inquired , Kirsty "No' that I wad - limn muckle till him, my horehound teas !fear *CO his ill drugs for the maisq feels?? troubles, but still the man should hae Spinel skill:" . - --.1 He had sletaiiouesidea, Kirsty. .He thought my daUghter had something on her Mind." ; "Did he. --though? gh? . That's the very beet d'ye with DIG IT. do not expect one. te• to me any more, tven him up," said which her effort to harsh and. cold. Has it come to that ed. her head on her she could not trust ther word. y, Maggie, and I cau- 1 thought you loved hint up id easily. It to him, Maggie. I t fortune has not • of me what you t vindicate myself in aggie, rising to her y self-possessed, and very limb. "1 must . I have given up am going to marry. bairn the slip? she inquired ,with the ower ate. y most intenseInterest.- • ' _an' Lord help ye, if ye enter the mairrit "No; the bairn has given him up, state wi' sio feelings lo' l . Kirsty," • "I could not help myself, Kirsty;" dent, sir, but I was that prood o' them gave way to a b.urst of weepingso violent 1 to see him mak' his hame in Dram- But she grew calm at length, and laying I keillour." :- : one white hand on Kirsty's 'toil -harden— " So would I, Kirsty.; but you and I ed one, she looked With wet, aad est must just make up our minds to accept into her face, "You are quite right,.. my,,danghter's Choice." .- Kirsty; my heart is not in the covenant What, sir V' , ' I have made," she said. "If you will "You have been our- faithful friend, promise me faithfully that what I tell Kirsty • and it is right to tell you that pu will never fasni your ' lips, seen to "What way? Dinna think me impi- saicl Maggie in a whisper, and then she 1 baith. ii Eh, but I wud hae been blithe and prolonged that Kirsty was afraid. at's been Sin my ,bannet. What ink it'll be, sir ? asked Kirsty, 11 the candor and curiosity, of a deeplyinterested inquirer. But if she was not deeply interested in the welfare of the heir Drumkeillour, who would be ?" I - "You rememlier Mr. Matlesid, y, bra Iy that; as fine a chield as ever Ited in hatn. He haunt gi'en the 1 my daughter intends to marry Gavin my father, I will trust you with the • , Wardrop." . secret." -- . t s 1,, . "1 kent it, sir!'I kent it V' Pried -, "I promise, if by haudin' my tongue, Kinity, in a 'kind 'of Wail. " Naebody I dae ye peas harm, my dear," said Kirss. can get the better o' a Wardrop. He's ty ; and wtthout payieg Much attentien just like the mild /serpent that tempit to the conditional protnise, Maggie be - Adam's wife, sir. Oh; whattempit the gan to tell her tale. It did not take bairn to gie up a guid man for a bad 4 long, and as Kiraty listened the utmost Eh, but she'll rue the day, as sure as I consternation sat upon her fa* stand here," s " Eb, mercy me, to think that ones a' • "I am suspicious that she has rued it my watchin', the -mischief should Itite already, Kirsty," said, the laird, .with a been dune !" she exclaimed, • almost deep sigh. "There is 'a Mystery in the hopelessly. —"Oh, Miss 'Maggie; • what. matter which is - puzzling me. I know. .ivay did -ye gang chappite at thae anld you will help me if you can." " = -- wa's ? But for you, they inicht hae " WullI no' ?" asked Kirsty, -excited-- .keepit their , secret for ever." ... • • ly, "fit there be anything untlerhand, "It :teems like destiny, Kirsty,". said I'll be Let the bottom o't, I've been Maggie with a faint smile. None but ower Tackle for the Wardror afore, .hersed 'knew how unsp.eakable vras lie au' maybe I wail again. °hoar, I _wan- -relief given by the sharing of her trouble pert at. ye !ado' them come an' come to with another. _Her heart seemed light.' Drpmkeilleur 'efter what they did to eued already of half its care. • . ththn that'll awa.' " - ' "Eh, had. I kent o' that ither wall, i .ti I did -not want to be hard or tinfor- wad hae burnt it mysel'," saidthe faiths giving, Kirsty, and certainly I never ful soul, with sorrowful energy., "My dreamed of events taking such. a turn. lamb; is there • nae way oot Owe by I did it for thebest." . • .mairryin' Wardrop? It's an aWfte sapri- ''f•,I ken, I ken; y_ejwasjist ower guid. ,fice o' yerser to mak' for yer faither:" • tii It distil' dae tole 'kind to isic folk, ye " There is no other way. - You ee, . maim ie them tib for tat," eaid.Kirety, he ea* me burn the will; and as he ad - the duplicate, I could be ConViCted," and he eyes were full of t CIO.. sir, my hear* jist like to break. = There said Maggie, with al deep and painful never has been sic dayam-Drunikeillour, but I (loot they're at an end noo." "We must not despair, Kirety. We must wait; and perhaps all may come right. I scarcely think my daughter will persist in this strange infatuation.' Kirity shook her head. ." Ye dinna ken lassiea' as weel as "- ken them, sir. But there maun be nae waitin". there's onything to be dune, it must be dune noo. Wv11 ye leave the ` thing to me, sir? I'll be atsthe bottom o'd if it has a bottom, in' if I canna set it richt, I'll mak' the best o' what's it wrong." "1 have the most implicit trust in you, Kirsty, said the Laird. -" And if you can unravel this tangled web, you will have earned my lifelong gratitude." " Imph," said Kirsty philosophically. " Weel, here's your toddy. -Ye maunna 'gang aff_yeraneat, -ye ken, or that'll be waur an' mair o'd: If I hae a Ward- rop tee fecht wi, I dinna need mite mair tae fash me, I can tell ye; dinna kin them, sir, is weel as me • CHAPTER' XIII. MUSTY TO THE =SOUK. - • "1 Mint get up tcsalaysKirety, for Mr. Wardrop will be here to dinner. Indeed, I am well enough to rise if you will only let me," S' I winos," answered Kirsty calmly; " ye're no' in a fit state to gang dbon the stair. ' Even the Doctor hisser,rm sure, wudna let ye." - Maggie smiled faintly, and ley- dotfin again, glad, it must bet told, to obey the strong, kind will, for elle had no desire to look on Guy Wardrop's face. The very thought 'of him, of his right to her, was almost more than she dould- bear. - Only three weeks had paseed - since that strange and terrible day into which so Much hactbeenerowded ; and, in spite blush. " It is felony, you know 'must be grateful to him for sparing and my father the disgrace of e sure." - • Me po- " Ye mations believtli, a he says, be. cause ye ken he was jist made for leein', said Kirsty. " Eh,,Mies Maggie,,if ye wad jist let me gang dood to the Bonny-. gate an' see Meister .Wulsors' He wad- , na hurt a' hair ti" yer held. fie kens a' shoot the law an' thae kind o'- things, as he's been brocht up to it a' his days; jist let me gang, my lamb." "If you • do, Kirsty, I Will never, -never forgive you." said Maggie almost wildly, for the thought of her crime -and the punishment it _merited 'had never left her night noisday. Contemplation of it had almost weakened her her mod. " Verra weel, irerra steel, my bairn, . I Winn& till ye gie me leave. • • Mercy Me, there's the bell Can that be him already ?" cried Kirsty, springing op._ "Ay, it's jist , him, for that's. Jamie Anderson's cab. Ay, weel, you lie quate and still there, see, till. I come back. 1'11 hae tp gang and see after the dinner. Lord fOrgi'e Me for Wish in' it, micht stiek in his- thrapple," she added under, held breath. "Mona teen yet- heid abootnitethin' but try an'. sleep, • He'll no' see ye the _nicht, an' maybe no' the morn. There maim be away oot o' this tangle, but we'll see." i So saying,' and nodding thecirily, Kirsty left the room, taking care :to lock the door after her, and put the .key in her pocket. On the drawing -room land- ing she .enopuritered Gavin Wardrpp, portmanteau in hand, on hie_ way to his 'rooms. • -ItEatii ESTATE FOR SALE. A BIG dlIANOE.,=For• 'sale - -or to pint, A .commedious'bricilt.-atere in the business part of Main Street, Setiforth. Splendid stand and .conifortable dwelling overhead. . Will be sold on. very easy terms • one-fifth . down and - hrilanoe on time to suiqurchasm Apply to A. STRONO1, .Laild Agent, eaforth; iro.., rani& ton, SALE.For Sale, part of Lots 29 _U and so, .Concessio6 1, McKillop,-eoritaining 60: acres, all cleared, Well. fenced and in good state of cultivation, Buildings fair, There is A 'good orchard and plenty of water. ThiSfarm is . within two lets of the corporation .of Seaforth. It will be old cheap and on easy . terms.: Apply on. the. promises or to Seaferth P. O. 'DATIL DORRENCE Proprietor. - . 1096-12 . • - • OR SALE CREAP.--For sale, East half of Lot 7, South Boundary, Stanley, contain- ing 50 acres, otwhich about 44 acres Are cleared:, free from stumps, well ended and ina state of -good . cultivation. There are 6 Rene . of fall wheat and 10 acres fall plowed. There is a good new 'frame born and -plenty of water, This /arm is &bent' two miles from Kippen1 and ia.. geed for either pasture or grain. Torino very reasonable g Apply to '.JOHN TROYER, Hills Green. • - 1098 tf : - ESIDENCE IN SEAFORTR FOR SIALE.-,-- For sale, cheap, the comfortable arid pleas- antly afield residence, fornerly occupied by the late R. Fisher. The house is in: first- class repair,,having been needy roofed this.suni- mer and •centaina a Parlor, Dining Room, - Kit- chen and fiour Bedrooms, besides Closets and woodshed. There is hard and soft Watei in the Kitchen.. Also a nice garden wel ranted with antly vtirious. kinds of 1, mit trees. It s pie situated neer thebUilness partofthe tot n. For _jurther particulars at. TIM EX OSITOR Office, Seaforth: ' 086t1 - • "Well, Kirsty, and how -are 'you ?" he asked, with 'patronizing 'familiarity. Kirsty?s Only reply was a grin mid a wrathful look; °then she whisked past him, and ran down to the kitchen. . "He's come, Effie. Is the tattiee of his promise, he had written b lay he on ?" She 'enquired. "Is the table would, be at Drumkeillour that evening in set, an' the, meat near done_?Ay,- veils time for dinner. Truth to tell,he was ooti- weel, get on _yer muslin apron ;. slimed with anxiety* concerning Maggie, haetite gang tile the -diner -room gie for the laird' hadconsidered it hii duty them what they want, • , no's me to acquaint Win with her Bluest, and he could not stay away. During those three weary weeks Mag- gie had not been out. of doors, • even though the breathings of an early spring were in the mild air, :and though all nature was fill' of premise, ready to re- joice because the gloom. of winter had been so speedily chased away. " ."If tbe laird spiers for ine say' that'll watt on Mr, •Gavin Wardrop this ae nicht." - • ' With her usual discreet silence Effie got her muslin apron from the dresser drawer, and, after changing her ca for one with. a knot of mauve ribbone in `front, said she was ready for her duties. - It seemed to those who Iovedsthe_girl ; busy," said Kirsty. " Wed, awe,' an! _that her interest in life was dead. Kir- ring the bell. It's twa meenite tad see - sty Forgan watched her closely, studied vin, au' the tatties is jist ready. I, Oor every expreseion _ and glance, and was . gentleman% maybe no' be 'ready, but speedily convinced that some secret folk's meat canna bide for him." grief was preying upon her darling's - It was quite patent to -Effie that Kens:- heart,' Day after day she resolved to thing More than usual had occurred to breach the subject, ' but her heart al- rouse Kirsty's ire against the la yer, ways !failecl. her, afraid lest she should and her slow mind at once began o at- tempt the • solution of the mystery. - When the dinner was served, _aod'Effie :in the dining -room safely out of the way, Kirsty retired to the library. j She ' felt consumed with,. curiosity regarding the secret panel, and, truth to 'tell, felt just a tn.& - aggrieved to think that it should have exaetedout of herknowledge She took the precaution to turn the key in the look, not swishing to be caught „unawares at her investigations, 'anti tnen .lightiug two candles on the bureap; be- gan to search for the spring. - Maggie t . had described the panel and its ecret spriog so minutely, that Kirsty's labors were speedily rewarded by k •seein the panel suddenly slide back,and the -cavity revealed to her cdrious and astonished gaze. She lifted one of the silver candlesticks, and holding it, so that its lull light shone on the plebe, pre eided to examine it with the deepest in erest.' - "Od, but -that's a graun' howdy. ole," she said. "Sic a length it gangs back." • , , g Then she put her hand in ; but, sud- denly fancying she heard some one in the hall, she hastily withdrew' if., As she did so, her fingers -brushed •'egainst the left side of the cavity; then what . was her astonishment to hear -a peculiar click, and to see the little wall, as it might be called, disappear, revealing another cavity quite -as largel • It was not empty. A foldedi paper lay in its safe hiding, and in an instant Is.irpty's fingers 'closed, over it, and a quick light sprang into her eyes. What if this ptecious paper should 'stove of use !what if this discovery should crown the other, and reveal ;something, which would remove the cloud which overhung Drumkeillour ! With trembling 'hands, -Kirsty set down the candlestick. and unfolded the document, which was siinpli a sheet of notepaper with Robina Dempster's, initiala and the ceest. of ,Drumkeillour at the top. Kirsty; being 'familiar with her old mistress's Crooked handwriting, , had no diffieultY in de- ciphering it now, even without 'the aid .t -of her spectacles. Thus it ren :' .• • "This is the last will and; testament :of Robins Anne Dempster, of! Drum- keillour and Pitskene. , I bereby leave . (Continued on third page.) ... try the feeble strength too far. Of one -other thing Kirsty was also fully con- vinced, that unless something happened to ea,4 the girl's mind, and to rouse her to interest in life; she • would A dwine awa,' for already the rounded cheek had lost its bloom, the bright eye its lustre, and a strange languor and lassitude seemed to possess her. • "Get her away for a 'change. Rouse her up- by all means," Dr. Bonthron ' had advised"; but Maggie had resolutely refused to leave Drumkeillour. When Kirsty heard that Gavin • Wardrop was coming, she resolved once more to speak to her young mistress. That very morning, tat), the laird had looked into her face with -mournful ,eyes, and had asked wistfully, " Have you not found out anything yet ?" and Kirsty Was not able to stand that, . • "Ay, there's bonnie odds by the last , -time young gentleman cam' in our way to ea his dinner -wi' ye,' said Kirsty, in -a, queer quick way; and, with her back to the sofa she whisked Off some • imaginary dust from the mirror on the dressing -table. %flit was, Whatfen goon wull I pit on? and, D!sre think 'this'll dae, Kirsty ?' an'. sic like. Ayss.it was a bonnie odds. Eh, Miss Maggie, my doo, what way did ye set yon fine chap about his -business ? I said to myser,— ay, and tae Effie- tae,—When I saw ye theg,ither, that I never „saw a brawn- - pearsa . . "Hush, - Kirsty! hush, hush !" ' fell in a *harp cry from the girl's trembling lips. 1 Kirsty let . her apron drop, and, turning to the sofa, knelt down upon her knees, and looked, oh, so Searching- ly and lovingly, into her darling's face. "Miss Maggie, I'm Po' impident, only I canna bide tae see ye sae dowie. Tell auld Kirsty yer trouble, my ' lamb, She's lived tenger in the world an' peen • mair nor you an' wha kens, she micht be ae tothelp ye." ‘. .. • "No, no Kirsty; I must bear my trouble alone. I . have brought it on myself," answered Maggies,very low. " Ipanna tak' that in, mybairn, for ye viudna' hurt a flea. In my e'en ye can daenaewrang,". said Misty fondly. "Eh, my dearie, if yehaebeen wheedl- ed into a covenant wi' Gavin Watdrop agaitilt yer wull, draw back afore it be . I ARil Fait. SALE. -For sale, Lot 16, Comes- ,' slogkin the townehip of McKillop,icounty - of- Huron, .containing 100 acres. About 64 acres of which are cleared, well fenced, drained and In a good State of Cultivation. The remaining 16 fierce is well. thnbered, 'TThere is a good -Orchard and plenty et water. The Buildings Are frame and -nearly new, conaistikg of housewith kit- chen and weedshed ; also barn with stablingand sheds. It Is within six utiles Of Seaforth, with . good graveltreads leading thereto. ' Will be sold cheep and on easy terms. For further particulars apply to 31:11411RDIE, Let 24, Concession 7, Mc- billop, or A .FERGUSON,'Lot 12, ConceSsion 7, McKillop. ..., • , .. .. :. • 1075t1 . - . -- GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—Nor sale, Lot No. . II,. Coocession 7, litillett; containing BO acres, all cleared, Vell fenced, underdrainedi lree from stumps. and in a high state. of cniti vation„-, There Is a, good new flume., house,: with stone nailer, a good frame barn ; and other: out buildings. There TS a good orchard and two good wells. It within half a mile .Of _Kin - burn; wherd are stores, schools, churehee; shops; dm, and alanut six miles from Seaferth. -There are 88 scree plowed . and ready for crop. This Is & choice farm and will - be sold cheap or . rented to aood m.anior. a term 'of 'fiVe years. Apply on the pretnises or to Conataitee P. 0,'..!- :IL.00LOLlirOH. - - - , : • : . r 7 li. 0! ti . , elAA -ACRE -FARM FOR SALE. -4 firet-olass . kuty farin forsale in the township of: 'Morris, \- in the County of Huron, being south "fhalf of ..: north half lets 26 and 26, and -south - half of 26 in the 5thcncessionitontaining 200 fiords; MOM l or loss, 125 ores mostly clear of stunipa'and.in a good stet ot onitivation. There is A young bearing ortfbard, a good house . and hank barn ., 55x56 feetwith steno stable underneath; The .farm is' si u ted within a'mile of the Village of Brussele, a die a good farm for grain or stook - raising, -as I is watered-. with the river Maitland and-, ..- nese Mailing spring creek. Poesesilon will be.giVe . at any time For further potion. tars apply oji the .promises, or tl A. K. ROBERT- : SON, Rrinfs lia: O. .:. - -. 1028-tf - Nia•MIN=0.1••••11•••••••••• LE PROPERTY FOR -SALE.—For LESS THAN WHOLESALE COST, AT itney s STOVE AND FURNISHING ROTHE as, 7.rausm, -Seaforth,, Ontario. —1}sS,EAFORTHa „ • 'Wishing to clear out a few lines of goods, we will offer theingat less than cost, which you can see by quotations below: ' 25 pairs oi Men's Shell Cordes= Sewed ..Bals. for $2.50 a pair, worth $3.50; 7. pairs of lien's' Buff Fair, stitched bals. ,for $1.50 a pair, worth $2.25; 12 pairs of Men's fine, split, sewed bals: for $1.25 a pair, worth $2; 12 pairs of Men's Calf, hand sewed, extension sole bals., for $3 a pair, worth $6 3- 8 pairs. of Men's Calf, hand sewed, cloth top,.butt boot, for $3 a pair, worth $4:50. - - Alt these goode.are *mmense bargains; eo make an early call and secure your choice. Weltvoa1so411other classes of goods at greatly redue,ed prices. GdAT We bavle a few Goat tRobes left yet, which we will -sacrifice rather than hold them over till another season. Note a- few of our prices: _A fine back Robe for a cutter for $5, worth $7 a No,. 1 Grey Robe, 52x7, for $7, 'worth' $10; a No. 1 White Rohe,: 52x66, for $7.50, worth $0:50;_ 1:NO. 1 Grey Robe„54x72; for $8, worth $11; -a No. Black Robe, $4x72, for $9.50, -worth -$12: - ' .ALtl-A sale, iiiiresidenee at present occuPled by • the undone ned on North Main -street There sexy cenve fences • and a good stable, also 11 Is a comfortilable frame residence with All news - acres of ' land which is all planted with mi., l ions kinds- f fruit and ornamental trees. 16 is ono of the . oat 'desirable residences in town. Also the ho se at Present occupied by Mrs. Mur- ray on the ame street, This .house contains 9 rooms with wood -shed and cellar, also a .good stable aud two good lots, well planted-- vdth fruit trees. Both propertiel will be sold cheap and.on easy tering.... Apply. to WM, :LEE, i or to -S.. STARK, at Latimer's klioe store, Seaforth, - • 10444.f . . - l GF FORSA'LE.—A splendid farm -of 161)RBI 5 acres on the 10th concession Of grey will be sold cheap and on very easy terms of payment. • There are about 146 acres Cleared, well fenced[all free front stumps, and well un- ` derdraineP There is a good_ frame- h use a .bank barn r;with stone stabling underneath'to- gether with other good and . necessary out-. buildings. 1There is a oplendid -bearing -orchard and three -nbver 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 ofthe best and most desir- able farms in the county and will be sold on very easy terms as the proprietor wishes to re- - tire Apply on the premises to the proprietor or to Box 80, Brussels P. O. ' 4oux HILL.. , . , • - .. 10504. f. ARM FOR SALE.—For este, Lot 22; on the ' 2nd 'Cencession Of Stanley-, containing 100 acres, over 80 cleared; and in a good state of cul- tivation; the balanceis Well timbered with hard- . weed. There is a large -brick house, good frame barns,sheds and stables, and all necessary build- ings. • There is a good orchard, and two never, /ailing wells. Xis. within six miles of Clinton, eight from Settforth, and three .from Bnicetteld, with good: gravel roads loading to each place. School convenient;' It will be sold cheapiandnn easy terms. Apply on Let 24, Concefrion _3, Stanley, _or to Brucefl. eld P.O. JOAIN GI 0104U;s1t-: GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to ;close - -the aflaIrs of the estate of the late W. 0; . Kingston the executors offer the following very 'valuable la de for ;sale. ' First—North half of -Lot BO, Con ession 5,- township qf Morris; eon - raining 90 acres. On this lot is erected a good frame barn'with stone foundation,' good orchard, well and pump. Nearly ail cleared,. and is on the gravel road oloisely adjoining. the. -village Of Brussels. ;his farm is a valuable one, s well 1 • TRUNKS . AND -:VALISES. - A, 'nice lot to choose from, and at prides to *suit the huyer. . . ome itnd give us 's: Call at Lattiiner's old stand, Seaforth: - MILTON BROTHERS, / We are offering Bargains in Coal & Wood Parlor Stove& All Stoves Guaranteed, A full ine of Mcdary's Famous Eltolres,, 'For which we are Sole Agents. Creat Bargains in Table and Library Limps, ". O. M.. WHITNEY, - • .8.BAEORTI. .SEAFORTH ,Carriage.W0Pks:, John •Smith t Sons. Having leased he commodious premises re- cently occupied by str. ts. ,n on .Main ; Street, Seaforth, are now prepared to wry on the a • holesTle and Retail Dealers, Headquarters, Stratford. , ristrnos:& New Year's e are. °Ruling the balance o our stock of the elebrated Radiant Home. Coal Stove, HA Py THOUGHT RANGES, Cooking and Heating Stove, and -Stove - -Boards at greatly reduced price's. you are i need of any kind of Stove, -call and ex*ine our !stock If Haraw.#6' Sto .fre• House, MINSTREET, • fenced at in a good state of edit vation. For prices and terms apply. to Tno9.1Eztr, ;Brno - or, JAMBS Smits, Maple Lodge P. 0., middlesex PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS. O., 4714101INOS, Victoria Sous e P.O., • County. . 868 NOVT FOR BARcfAINS., BOOKS •;m9romounIF•iimititilmasped.••••=m!wor. • THE PEOPLE. 1LS Having imported direct an enormous stook Of all *kinds are prepared to -supply BabbatIrchool, Public School, or Private Libraries on the most favorable term. It will pay you to see our assortment and get our prices before sending to Toronto or any other -place for supplies. Bibles of all styles, Prayer and Hymn Books for all denominations— , , a very full stock and prices low. ' OR SAth OR -TO RENT FOR FIVE iEARS.. • —A firs class farm in the townithip di Turn-. rri — — ' . . . e e. . esupplies.wilsurprise . prise you. :Call and see our Fang Goods and Xmas berry, bein Lot 3 and part ef 4., in the Ieventh Tree Concessiortoontaining -107 Acres, of At eh 103 • . are 'cleared and in a good'. etate of cultivation,.. ' . A line °Tabard, a good 'ratite dwelling and large UMSDEN and all free of stumps, except about 4 acres. - L bank barn With frame driving sheds Srx., are on -.: - Ntre have the largest assortment, the neatest styles, and the low the premiees. The farm is well watered. For • partionlars I apply to the proprietor on the premises or to J. Cowan- Wroxeter. JOHN GEMMILL1Wroxeter P. 0.' 1092 ti .... PLEND-gt FARM FiffR SAM—For sale, Lot . - No. 8, 'on the i 18th Concession of Stanley, . and the northpartof Lot 7, on the same °once& .. sion, containing 162 acres, of which about 139% are cleared il free from stumps underdrained and . In a high state of dultirtition. ' The soil iiia 'clay loam. Thetbalanceis_well timbered with bard wood. There is A never -failing spring creek run- . ning through the place and no waste land: , There is a good dwelling 'house, largo bank barn with stone Stabling and frame driving house, and other good out -building. There are twe good ' bearing orchards of the choicest trees in lulling apple, peach, pear, plum, Etc. It is :env niently . situated schools, churches,. and arkets There CM about 65 acres under grass and . the balance.is ready for fall or spring crop. There is a flaiv mill on the•farm, a half interest in which Pop- W can be soldvitir the farm if desired, - Thii whole • - property will be sold cheap and on easy terms, ar as the Proprietor wishes to retire. Apply on the .premisetleor to Blake P. O. HENRY- .B.,DETT. - - WEILLER. ., . 1080tf , OR S .LE.---liie Executors of the FAREMetate of the late Wm. Mooney, require, deceased, now offer the following valuable lauds - for sale, viz: The north half of Lot 27 atd the . west half of the north hall of Lot 28,.botlf in the 6th ConceSsion df the township of Morris, county of Huron, containing 150 acres .1. About 110 acres are cleared and in good conditient,-the greater part being in grass, The balance is well thibered.chiefly with beach and maple. ..Thir firm is favorably : Situated . within' one 'idle •of the village Of Brussels which affords an excellent market. /here is upon the premises a good - frame barn and house, an otehard ofl choice , fruit trees,ia -never failing, spring, also 4. good , WILSON, SCOTT'S_ BLOCK -SEAFORTH. ,N•1•1011••••••••11111:11ifireillim••111 ront 1 uick March I IGHT'S dtothiri and Gents' Furnishing House, anybell's Block, mic.AizsT siiatmmir sE.A.voiRau-T • , Some 'Of the finest SUMMER SUITINGS in the county; prices cheap Or der, to suit your pockets And your tastes. A- splendid selection of the very Choicest Cloths of all kinds to choose from. Having..a praetical knowledge of the business, and dointall my own entting,sI can gurantee satisfaction as to FIT and workmanship, - GENTS! FURNICHINGS.—We have as nice a stock of Gents' Furnishingeas can be found in the county:, . s well and plmp, anti good fences, This properk, will be sol in one or two parcels to suit pitenet- ing purchasers. Purchaser 'mill be allowed to enterand have use of house on.preinises at any timeafter harvest and to do fall ploughing, and full posaession wilt be given at first November undersigned Executors, or to JOHN M ONEY, next.' For teritts and -.particulars apply 'to the Esquire, Brussels, Ont. -Dated, Brussel , June agth, ism.- GEORGE CARDIFF. mid W. R. .DICESON,!Execilters. 1072tf I . MATS AND CAPS —Our Hats and Car show : for' themselves. We pay particular attention to this department. ; • . Give US a Calif ,whethar you buy or not .von't cost anything, and yen may make money by it. '• • s • - Remember Campbell's Bh)alt; Campbell -4 Bright'is. Old Stand, Opposite -the Royal Hotel, Seeforth. 1 ' - • Wagon t Carriage M/E.A.33EIINT-43- Engines ni all its branches. -They are getting • up a lot of peat and durable ; Cutters and 'Sleigh's, winch will be ready for use this seam. Vehicles of all kindswill be kepteozistantly on hand. Repairing of every de‘oription tiromptly attended to. Having tad long experience in the business and being themselves practical workmen and wen -known to the people of thisvioinity;they, hope to receive a liberal share of public) patron- age. - • Parties desiring a rig of any kind should Or us a calibefore pnrchasing elsewhere. • -John -Smith& Sous, - 10920 ' ,SEAFORTIls . REmovED - To New Premises. ROBB'S POPULAR'pROOERY- SEAFORTH, Has been removed to the large and commodiou store in Campbell's Block, lately oocupied by Mr. James Pickard, Main Street, Sesiortb which bits been fitted up specially for the busi- ness. Having largely increased acOomraodation, they are new better prepared than ever before to give satisfaction -to.theit customers - The. Stock of Groceries Is very complete, COM prising everything usually found th a first-class grocery store. And all our goods are immix AND NEW, while our prlete Are oortain to give satisfaction. Just try our TEAS and our HOLIDAY FRUITS. The are very good value. - FLOUR AINLD FEED. A ind stook kept constantly •ink hand. Pal=tiEr.... • The highest market price in -cash paid for good -dressed hogs. Aar Remember the ;slaw First Grocery Song of the corner of Maip and Goderien Streets. Edge IIUGH RO133,, oAMPBELL'S BLOCK SEAFORTIL -7, • THE BEST. Blackberry Cordial For Diarrhoea, Summer Complaint, Cholera Madam, Dysentery, and ,generally relaxed condition of the Bowels it ,s,ys"VOJ:Cf- iting, Acts as an astringent without jroduclng costiveness and is an pleasant to the tistc that children take it readily. PRICE, • . PREPARED BY 25 t anti, .$4 .$,.',ROBERTS, CARDNO'S BLCPIC. Next_Donr to M. R. Counter's Jewelry Store, a Roberts' Pleasant • s• Is the most effectuai Remedy on the Markle,: fox, the expulsion of Worms of AU kinds; and is so pleasant to take that Children Ask for more, Try aEittle and. be convinced. 25 -Cents. •PRICE PREPARED ay J. ft ROBERTS, Chetni.st 41‘. Druggist, Seaforth.