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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-11-27, Page 2L. rf r. H AD,Yy',,}' NORSEM N y'e,.a xt iy leery. i 1nt(A Li w., CONTINULD The eWw 'T e last f, words sacked Frithiof ,distinctly d es her aim down•the steps: h turned ghastly pale, his very lips grew white it WAS: tsthough some one. add •stabbed him .as he re-entered the roomy. and the eyes thatturned straight to the eyes of the Itaian were frill of dumb anguish, which Donati never' forgot. Indignant with the ut- ter want of kindness , and tactowhich Mr Horner had shown, he turned abrubtly away, without making the • -slightest comment an the words, but often through the evening, when Vrithiof was engrossed in other thin s, Donati quietly watched hila, and tiho mere. he saw of hi?►l, the less was he Able. too• believe in the truth of the ace, 'eusation. Meantiiue he was waiting for his opportunity, but he was unable to et a word with the Norwegian un- til, the end of concert, when he met bias On the Stairs "Are you at liberty?" he asked. "Is your;work here over?" Frithiof replied in the afflrivative, and offered to" look for the great bari- tone's carriage, imagining that this roust be the reason he had addressed him. "Oh, as to the carriage!" said Donati easily, "it will be waiting at the cor- ocr of Sackville Street, But I wanted a few minutes' talk with you, and first of all to apologize for having been the • unwilling hearer of that accusation, which I am quite sure is false." Frithiof's clouded face instantly oleared; all the old brightness returned fora mo nent to his frank, blue eyes, and, forgetful of the fact that he was not in Norway, and that Donati was the idolized pnblic singer, he grasped the hand of the Italian with that fer- vent, spontaneous gratitude which 48 so much more eloquent than words. "Thank you," he said simply. "Well, now, is it possible for an out- sider to help in unravelling the mys- tery?" said Donati. "For When a man like you is accused in this way I take it for granted there must be a mys- tery." "No one can possibly explain it," said Frithiof, the troubled look re- turning to his face. "I can't tell in the least how the thing happened, but flppearances were altogether against me. It is the most extraordinary af- fair, but God knows I had no hand in it." "I want to hear all about it," said Donati with that eagerness of manner and warmth of interest which made him so devotedly loved by thousands. "I am leaving England to -morrow; can't you come back and have supper with me now, and let me hear this just as it all happened?" Even if he had wished to refuse, Frithiof could hardly have doe so; and,. as it was, he was so miskrable that he would have caught at much less hearty sympathy. They walked along the crowded pavement towards Sackville Street. and had almost reach- ed the carriage when a conversation immediately behind them became dis- tinctly audible. "They make such a fuss over this Donati," said the speaker. "But I happen to know that he's a most dis- reputable character. I was hearing all about him the other day from Some one who used to know him intimately. They say, you know, that-" Here the conversation died away in the distance, and what that curse of modern almightysociety-the"THEY' -and' as to Donati's psi-et-Weisaffairs re- mained unknown to him. Frithiof glanced at the singer's face. Apparentlyy he had not yet reached those subli,ne heights where insults cease from troubling and slanders fail to sting, He was still young, and naturally had the disadvantage as well as the immense gains of a sensitive artistic temperament. A gleam of fierce anger swept over his face, and • was quickly succeeded by a pained look that made Frithjof's heart hot •within him; in silence the Italian op- ened the door of the carriage, signed .to Frithiof to get in, and they drove off together. "No matter," said Donati in a min- ute, speaking reflectively, and as if he were alone. "I do not sing for a gos- siping public. I sing for Christ." "But that they should dare to say such a thing as thatl" exclaimed Frjth- iof, rowing more and more indignant as his companion's serenity returned. "For one's self," said Donati, "it is -well-not much; but for the sake of those belonging to one it certainly does carry a sting.But everyone who serves the public capacity is in the same boat. Statesmen, artists, authors, actors, all must endure this plague of tongues. And, after all, it merely affects one's reputation, not one's character. It doesn't make one immoral to be considered immoral, and it doesn't make you a thief to be considered dishonest. But now I want to hear about this accusation ofMrHor- ner's. When did it all happen?" In the dim light Frithiof told his story; it was relief to tell it to sym- pathetic ears; Donati's faith in him seemed to fill him with new life, and though the strange events of that miserable Monday did not grow any clearer in the telling, yet somehow a hope began to dawn in his heart. - "It certainly is most unaccount- able," said Donati as the carriage drew up before a pretty little villa in Ave- nue Road. .He aused to speak to the coachman. "We shall want the car- riage in time to go to the 0.40 train at Charing Cross, Wilson; good night." "But if you start so early," said Frithiof, "I had better not hinder you any longer." "You do not hinder me; I' am very much interested. You must certainly come in to supper, and afterwards I' want to hear more about this. How unlucky it was that the five pound note should have been changed that day by Sardonit" At this moment the door was open- ed; rrithiof caught a vision of a slim figure in a pale rose-colored tea -gown, and the lovliest face he had ever seen •� was raised to kiss Donati as he entered. "How nice and early you are!" ex- claimed a. fresh, merry voice. Then, Catching sightof a stranger, and blush- iiing a little, she added: "I fancied it vias Sack and Domenica you were bringing back with you." "Let me introduce you to my wife, , Children Cry tor Herr Feick," ' said Donati,and Prithiof Instantly understood that ere lay the explanation of the Italian's fantleaall English, ;silica, denggito heli foreign 10.aule, it was impossible for a moment to, mistake Francesca Douati's dation, alit . The house was, prettily, brit very simply, furnished, and about it there was that indefinable air'Af ohne that Frithiof had AO often noticed in Rowan Tree House. "You must forgive a very uncere- monious supper, Herr Feick,'said Francesca, herself slaking ready the extra place that was needed at the table. "But the fact is, I have sent all the servants to bed, for•,I knew they would have to be up early to morrow daneadl•" they feel the travelling a good "Much more than you and I do," said Donati. "We have grown quice hardened to it." "Then this is not yourregular home?" asked Frithiof. "Yes, it is our English home. We 0-seeeellys have five months here and live at Maples, with the rest of the time either at Paris, or Berlin or Vien- na. After all, a wandering life snakes very little difference when you can carry about your home with you." "And baby is the best traveller in the world," said Donati, "and in ever way the most model baby. I think," gancling at his wife, "that she is as true a gipsy as Gigi himself." ,, "Poor Gigil he can't bear being left behind. By the bye, had you time to take him back to school before the concert, or did he go alone?" "I had just time. to take him," said Donati, waiting upon Frithiof as he talked. "He was rather doleful, poor old man: but cheered up when I told him that he was to spend the sum- mer holidays at Merlebank, and to come to Maples at Christmas. It is a nephew of mine of whom we speak," he explained to Frithiof; "and of course his education has to be thought of, and cannot always fit in with any engagements. You go in very much for education in Norway, I undes- stand?" - Frithiof found himself talkinguite naturally and composedly aboutlor- wegian customs and his former afe, and it was not until afterwards that it struck him as a strange thing that on the very day after his disgrace, when, but for Mr Boniface's kindness, he might actually have been in prison, he should be quietly, and even for a titne happily, talking of the old days. Nor was it until afterwards that he realiz- ed how much his interview with the great baritone would have been covet- ed by many in a very different posi- tion; for Donati would not go into London society though it was longing to lionize him. His wife did not care for it, and he himself said that with his art, his home, and his own intimate friends, - no time was left for the wear- ing gayeties of the season. The world grumbled, but he remained resolute, for, though always ready to help any- one who was in trouble, and without the least touch of exclusiveness about him, he could not !endure the empti- ness and wastefulness of the fashion- able world. •Moreover, while applause that was genuinely called forth by his singing never failed to give him great Eleasure, the flatteries of celebrity - hunters were intolerable to him, so that he lost nothing and gained much by the quiet life which he elected to lead. It was said of the great actor Phelps that "His theatre and his home were alike sacred to him as the Temple of God." And the,same might well have heen said of Dnati, while some- thing of the calm of the Temple seem- ed to lurk about the quiet little villa, where refinement and comfort reigned supreme, but where no luxuries were admitted. Francesca had truly said that the wandering life made very little difference to him, for wherever they went they made for themselves that ideal home which has been beauti- fully described as "A world of strife stint out, A world of love shut in." They did not Linger long over the supper table, for Frithiof was suffer- ing too much to eat, and Donati, like most of his countrymen, had • a very small appetite. Francesca with a kindly good night to the Norwegian, went upstairs to her baby, and the two men drew their chairs up to the open French window at the back of the room looking on to the little garden to which the moonlight gave a certain inysterious charm. , "I have thought over it," said Don- ati almost abruptly, and as if the /natter might naturally engross his thoughts as much as those of his com- panion. "But I can't find the very slightest clue. It is certainly a mys- stery." "And must always remain so," said Frithiof despairingly. "I do not think that at all. Some day all will probably be explained. And be sure to let me hear when it is, for I shall be anxious to know." A momentary gleam of hope crossed Frithiof's face, but the gloom quickly returned. "It will never be explained," he said. "I was born under an unlucky star; at the very moment when all seems well, something has always interfered to spoil my life; and with my father it was exactly the same -it was an wide - served disgrace that actually killed him." And' then, to his own astonishment, he found himself telling Donati, bit by bit, the whole of his own story. The Italian said very little, but he listened intently, and in truth possessed exactly the right characteristics for a confidant -rare sympathy, tact, and absolute faithfulness. To speak out freely to such a man was the best thing in the world for Frithiof, and Donati, who had himself had to battle with a sea of troubles, understood him as a man who had suffered less could not possibly have done. It is to this injustice," said Frithiof, as he ended his tale, "to this unright- eous success of the mercenary and scheming, and failure of the honorable, that Christianity tells one to be re- signed. It is that which sets me against. religion -which makes it all seem false and illogical -actually im- moral." Prohably Donati would not even have alluded to religion had not his companion himself introduced the sub- ject. It was not his way, to say much on such topics, but when he did speak his words came with most wonderful directness and force. It was not so much that he said anything noteworthy or novel, but that his word had about it such an intensity Qf conviction, such rare unconsciousness, and such abso- P ti cher's Castori;a. • lute freedom trorn all" woven ici- ality. "«pardon ane, if I venture to show yon a flaw in you argument,"" .be said, •guiotly, - You . Ir we to be resigned. Very we . ' a . But what la resignation? It was well defined once by a noble Russian writer, who said that it is 'placiug .Clod betweei} our- selves. and our trouble,There is, noth- ing illogical in that. It is the merest must have taken it iiia lit of moznent- -conlmon sense. When finite things ; ary .abe, .ation. But the whole affai worry and perniexyou, turn to. thekIn- shows t at he is not so stron yyet, as finite, from winch he may be safely we fancied, and; I fear is 0. sign that, al and peat fully viewed' his life,he vpill, feel the effects ill Frithiof thought of those, words. nese Xt is that which awakes .nae so Which had involuntarily escaped his sorry'for them all." " • companion after the remark of the `' do not believe that he tools it,' passer by in Piccadilly --"No matter!- said Cecil.•. "Nothing will ever make I do not sing for a gossiping world," ni,e believe that." He began to understand Donati better She stitched away fast at the little -he longed with an intensity of long- frock, in a sudden panic, lest the tears ing to be able to look at life with such which burned in her eyes should at- eyes as his. tact her mother's notice. Great re - "These things are so real to you," lie ret and sympathy she might allow said quickly. "But to me they are herself to show, for Frithiof was a only a hope -or, if for an hour or two friend and a favorite of everyone in real, they fade away again. It may the house; but of the grief that filled be all very well for you in your suc- her heart she must allow no trace to cessful, happy life, but it is impossible be seen, for it would snake her another for me with every thing against me." miserable to guess. at the extent of her "Impossible!" exclaiaued Donati, his unhappiness. eyes flashing, and with something in "Dad you see him last night at the his tone whack conveyed volumes to concert?"'asked Mrs Boniface. the Norwegian. . "Yes," said Cecil, choking hack her "If not nnpossible at any rate very tears; "just when he arranged the difficult" he replied. platform. He was looking very ill "Yes, yes," said Douati, his eves full and worn." of sympathy. "It is that to ail of us. "That is what I am so afraid of. He Don't think I make light of your dif- will go worrying over this affair, and ficulties. It is hard to seek God in un- it is the very worst thing in the world congenial surroundings, in a life ha- for him. I wish your father were rased and misunderstood, and in ape better, and I would go and have a talk parent failure. But -Don't let the with Sigrid; but I hardly like to leave hardness daunt you -just go on." the house. How woi.fld it be, dearie, The words were commonplace if lyou went n and saw them?" enough, but they were full of wonder- I should like to go," said Cecil ful power because there lurked beneath quickly. "But it is no use be - them the assurance: ing there before seven, for Madame "I have been through where ye must go; Lechertier has her classes so much I havev seen nasi the agony."rlater in this hot weather." Well, go a at seven, then, and "Do you know," said Frithiof smile have a good talk with her, snake her ing, "that is almost what you said to understand that we none of us think a me the first time I saw you. You bit the worse of him for it, and that have forgotten it; but a year ago you we are vexed- with Cousin James for said a few words to use which kept me having been so disagreeable and harsh. from making an end of myself in a fit You might, if you like, go to meet of despair. Do you remember coming Roy; he comes back at half past eight, to the shop about a song of Knight's?' and he will bring you home again. "Why. yes," said Donati. "Was Cecil cheered up a good deal at this that really you?It ally comes back to idea; she took Lance around the gar - me ms now -I for me remember ebthough Iou found the the den with her, that he might help her merest st scrap of Iwithad the onlyome to gather flowers for Sigrid, and even smiled a little when, of his own accord, poser's name. the little fellow brought her a beautiful It was just before my illness," said passion flower which he had gathered Frithiof. "I never forgot you, and from the house wall. recognized you the moment I saw you to -night. Somehow you salved my "This one's for my dear Herr Frith - life then by just giving me a hope." iof !" he exclaimed, panting a little Perhaps no greater contrast could with the exertions he had made to have been found than these two men reach it. "It's all for his own self, and who, by what seemed a mere chance, I picked it for him, 'cause it's his very had been thrown together so strangely. favorite." But Donati almost always attracted to TO BE CONTINUED. himself men of an opposite type; as a rule, it was not the religious public that understood him or appreciated him best, it was the men of the world, and those with whom he came in con- tact in his professional life. To them his character appealed in a wonderful SCORES OF APPLICATIONS COMING way, and many who would have been IN. ashamed to show any enthusiasm as a rule, made an exception in favor of this man; who had somehow fascinated them into a belief in goodness little in accord with the cynical creed they professed. Our Canadian !ladies are already pre - To Frithiof in his wretchedness, in paring for the great Diamond Dye compe- his despairing rebellion against a fate tition ; they are going into this work with a which seemed relentlessly to pursue vim and earnestness that is truly surpris- him, the Italian's faith came with all ing ; and it is a well-known faot, that the force of anew revelation. He saw whenever the ladies enter upon any work that the success, for which but a few in this way, it is always well done. Of hours ago he had cordially hated the course the great novelty of the work, and great singer. came from no caprice of the wide field of operation opened ap by fortune, but from the way in which this uuigne competition, will be the meane Donati had used his gifts; nor had the of drawing in hundreds of ardent workers, Italian all at once leaped into fame, he who, under ordinary circumstances, would had gone through a cruely hard ap hesitate before committing themselves to prenticeship, and had suffered so much trouble and nnremunerative work. that not even the severe test of ex- In this liberal and highly commendable trema popularity, wealth, and personal contest, inaugurated by the proprietors of happiness could narrow his sympathies, Diamond Dyes, the ladies have an agent to for all his life he would carry with him work with, which developes immense pos- the marks of a past conflict -a conflict sibilities,`and produces results which are which had won for him the name of pleasing to the eye. The great variety of "Knight-errant. work in the various classes open for corn - nature same single -hearted, generous petition does not by any means take in all nature which had fitted him for the that can be accomplished by the celebrated work, fitted him now to be Frithiof's Diamond Dyes. It is. however, in the well friend. For men like Donati are regulated, economical and happy home knights-errant all their life long, they that Diamond Dyes are justly appreciated, do not need a picturesque cause, or and considered to be indispensable helps seek a paying subject, but just travel and aids. As season succeeds season, the through the world, succoring those wise wife and mother thinks of the wear - with whom they come in contact. The ing apparel belonging to herself, husband troubles of the Norwegian in his pros- and children, and realizes the important aic shop life were as much to Donati as fact that it can he fitted for wear once more the troubles of any other nuns would through the use of Diamond Dyes. The have been; position and occupation materials still good, but perhaps too light in were to him, very insignificant details; color, and, it may be faded with wear and he did not spend the whole of his syr- -exposure to sun, oan all be re -dyed in some pathies on the sorrows of East London, fashionable dark color, or made a lovely and shut his heart against the griefs shade of jet or blue -black. It just amounts of the rich man at the West End; nor to this, as a lady remarked, "for a trifling was he so engrossed with his poor outlay yon can have the summer wardrobe Neapolitans that he could not enter of man, woman or child transformed into into the difficulties of a London shop- new and stylish arotioles for autumn and man. He saw that Frithiof was one winter wear." of that great multitude who, through Already scores of wives and mothers have the harshness and injustice of the sent'in the necessary applioation form, in - world, lint it almost impossible to re- timating their intention of competing in re- tain their faith in God, and through the great "Diamond Dye Competition" the perfidy of one woman, are robbed scheme. They know exactly the particular of the best safeguard that can be had line of work they can excel in, and feel that in life. His heart went out to the the proposed competition scheme embraces man, and the very contrast of his Pres- in its ample scope just such work as they ant life with its intense happiness oan best accomplish. quickened his sympathies. But what Within the past three weeks ladies in the he said Frithiof never repeated to any- United States have written ne, asking if one, he could not have done it even they will be allowed to compete. We wish had he cared to try. When at length it distinctly understood that this "Diamond he rose to go Donati had, as it were, Dye Competition" is open only to the la. saved him from ' moral death, had dies of Canada. However we devoutedly drawn him out of the slough of des- trust that our fair American cousins will, pond, and started him with renewed in due time have a competition of the hope on his way. same kind presented to them. "Wait just one moment," he said as A. very special feature of this "Diamond they stood by the door; "I will give Dye Competition" is the fact of its being you one of my cards and write on it free to till competitors. Notwithstanding the Italian address. There! Villa the great cost of its inauguration, and Valentino, Napoli. Don't forget to employment, of extra help for proper con - write and tell me when this affair is ducting of the scheme, no fees are exacted all cleared up," from the ladies for the privilege of com- Frithiof grasped his hand, and, again petin?, and alt goods sent in for exhibition thanking him, passed out into the remain the property of the makers, and are quiet, moonlit street. to be returned free of charge to them. It will thus be seen that every poseible aid is CHAPTER XXVII, extended to the ladies to enable them to take large cash prizes without incurring any expense. The retail druggists of the Dominion, •from ocean to ocean, highly commend the scheme, and prediot,an interesting and pro- fitable time for the ladies. Hundreds of letters received from these druggists are full of assurances of kind support ; and each drnggiet has determined to do what he can to• encourtige the wives, mothers and daughters of his town to take as many prizes as possible. All who ere not already supplied with "Competition Books," explaining the scheme, should apply at once to the Wells & Richardson Co., Mo ai ; they will be sent post free to any address. Pitcher's Castorta. b44 been at home, I sx i't Fall'! thinking that this never Would have Kapp d,", she said« "gild I haws a letd.l 'NINO, s k,001% sort of age that he: will d out, some sa plallation of it all," AIv r,what ex p.:lanation can theme r r sty ,,Solicitors be but the .one that satisfl",gr, fa- *%'% O »1 'n es cf. `Al a A, ERT' ;$ . , %a• 'O T. thgfif" said MI Dnifce, hiof 0 . (+ERS r Comtnl.sisnerd for Ontarts and l on:toes, Oiliatis..Ns r.Dooa re Naw ESA, 01.isrolf, l;. PREPARING FOR THE CONTEST. ONLY THE LADIES OF CANADA CAN COMPETE 1 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE COMPETITION ! The events of Monday had cast a sha- dow over Rowan Tree House. Cecil no longer sung as she went to and fro, Mr Boniface was paying the penalty of a stormy interview late on Monday evening with his partner, and was not well enough to leave his room, and Mrs Boniface lookedrave and sad, for she foresaw the difficulties in which Frithiof's disgrace would involve others. "I wish Roy had been at home," she said to her daughter as, on the Wed- nesday afternoon, they sat together in the veranda. Cecil looked up for a moment from the little frock which she was making Children Cry for 11,rONEY TO; I OAl4, MOBTGAGE8 iv,} 1r1 Bought, rx. te Fundal :1J lrilOOUT, QrsCe oveFd Jaoksea; a Stine, Olintee. 1MTARiil;,il,QF,gLIOE2IsEa.-,APPLY TO THE /14 umtersll;ueOat Cho Library Itunm% JAS. 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COOK, Licentiate of Dental Surgery, Honor Graduate of the Toronto School of Dentistry, Nitrons Oxide Gas administered for the pain • lees extraction of teeth. Office in Smith's Block over Emerton'e Barber Shop, Clinton. sir Night bell answered " ly J. T. WILKIE, SURGEON, DENTIST Holds the exclusive right for the county for the Hurd process of administering ohemioally pure Nitrogen Monoxide, which is the safest and best eyetem yet discovered for the pain- less extraction of teeth. Charges moderate satistaotron guaranteed. Odioe ELLIOTT'S BLOCK, over Jacksons Tailor Shop, Huron Street, Clinton. RICHLY Rewarded are those who read this and then aot; fire! will Lind honor- able employment that will not take them from their homes and:families. The proflte are large and afire for every industrious person, many have made and are now nicking several hundred dollars a month, It is easy for any pereon to Wake 28 per day and upwards,yeho is willing to work. Either ees, young or old; capital not needed,we start you. Everythin nw. No ape, dial ability required; you, •readdor, oan do it as well ad anti one. Write to us at oneo for full p51'.ticular 'whloh we mail free. AddreselStineon & Co Portland, Maitre. ;gi. eucr ui Banlang T3lltstne$B. .- ti anoaeted NOTEi3 DiUNTED Drafts batted. Intterest allowed 9n deposits, FARRAN & TIS Air $ANEEIts, cLINToN. ONT Advanoes made to farmers on their OW! notes, at low rates of interest. A general Banking Business transaoted' Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought J. P. TISDALL, Manager The Molsons Bank. Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1856. CAPITAL, - $2,000,000. REST FUND, - $1,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. J. H. R. lifOLSON Pres. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Ooaerai Manager. Notes discounted, Collections made, Drafts issued, Sterling and Americgn es-. rbaatge bought and 8old'iittoweat current rates. Interest at 4 per cont allowed on deposits. Money advanced to farmers on their own noteswith one or more endorsers. No mortgage required as security. 11. C. BREWER, Manager, January 18E7. Clinton BENMILLER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE, 1111 LATTRR OF Rims WE *Asa A sealIALTY LARGE STOCK ON HAND, The aboye ornamental trees and shrubbery wt be sold at very low prices, and those wantirg any- thing in this connection will save moray by purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attended to. Address, JOHN STEWART, - Benmiller. HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y This Company is Loaning Money or Farm Security at Lowest Rates of Interest. MORTGAGES - , - PURCHASET 'SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. S. 4 and 5 per Gent. Interest Allowed on Deposita, according to amount and time left. OFFICE -Corner of Market Square and North Et dORACE HORTON, 6th 1886 MANAGE R. Clinton Post Office Time Table Malls are doe for delivery and close Tor despatch at . the Clinton Post Office as follows:- OLo9e 1 Doe • Hamilton, Toronto, Strat- ford, Seaforth, Grand Trunk east and interme- diate offices 7.00 a.m. 1.60p.m TorontoStratford, Sea - forth, i1. and S. east1.66 p.m, 8 a.m .Ooderich Holmesville and Grand Trunk west 1 p.m. 8.10 a.m Goderich, 8.46 p.m. 2.40 p.m Hamilton, Toronto, 4.15 p.m. 10.25 s,m London, L., H, & B. south a.m. p.m, a.m. p.m and intermediate offices 7.00 4.16 10.267.00 Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dine, Lucknow, north and intermediate a.m. p m. a.m. p.m offices 9.80 6.16 8.106.00 British mails, Monday, Wed- nesday, Thursday 7.00 a.m. Bayfield, Varna, Herbison, daily . 2.80 p.m. 12.46p. m Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday. 6.30 p.m. 6.30 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposita received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m, to 7 p.m. Savings Bank and Money Order Waco close at 6.80 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster, Clinton, April 29, 1889. IJNBE ItT A KIN G. The aubaoriber would intimate to the public generally that he has added to his business that of UNDERTAKING, And is prepared to supply all fun- eral necessaries at short notice and in a satisfactory manner. Cons, Caskets, ShrondS, &c CARRIED IN STOOK. He has also purchased a first-olass Hearse, and can therefore meet all requirements in this line. Night calls answered at residence, Isaao Street, Clinton. JOS CHIDLEY Undertaker and dealer in Furniture, Clinton. S. WILSON, GENERAL DEALER IN TINWARE HURON STREET, CLINTON Repairing of all kinds promptly attend t0 res- emble rates. A trial soltoited. A COOK BOOK FREE By mall to any lady sending us her post oftt % address. Wails, IlIchardson & Co., Monareai- 0