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The Clinton New Era, 1888-07-27, Page 2J t r • FRIDAY. 41.1IsT 0711.808. Tbe Earth Trembled, UT #t• l'i:, It011r other of 'r He ell I40v .will► hie: 1t lft+," " Opep1Dg a Obeitnits Iipr.r,1, QaR• CQNsl'INtjO> "1 am very matter-of-fact," Ella replied. "If I admit that I must also add that one would have to do his level best to furnish the kind of facts you would approve of." "And I must also add,lfi[r Hough- ton, that you are , furnishing them in plenty. I eau never try to thank you for I shouldn't know where to begin or when to leave off." "Please leave off now. 06, Miss Bodine, I am so grateful for your kindness to my father, and he is just as pleased as I am." "Ah! l've at last caught you in a .bit of selfishness," she said, with a piquant smile. "You would keep the privilege of thanking people while denying it to me," and she vanished before he could reply. "Oh!" he groaned inwardly, "if any of these Southern fellows carry her off I'm done for." Miss Ainsley spent a very wretched afternoon. Clancy was away, Mrs Willoughby worn out, and she was left chiefly to her own resources, which were meagre in- deed under the circumstances. In- stead of busying her: elf in behalf of others, she brooded over what she deemed neglect. Mr Willoughby talked to her for atime me after dinner, and then busied himself in helping others to provide shelter against the coming night, loaning here and there some of the articles which he had brought from home. Through- out the day multitudes had been snaking preparation to spend the night in. the squares, vacant lots, and in spacious yards. Few had beenr so forehanded as George Houghton, who had the advantage of abundant means, and "good, fear- less help in his efforts. By (this time, however, the square was well covered by almost every `variety of hastily improvised shelters, and the rays of tho late afteruoon sun - brought out rainbow hues, strange and picturesque effects, so diverse were the materials employed and the ingenuity in -construction which had been exercised. Clancy had been almost reckless in bis disposition to enter buildings u risk which few others would in - our on that day: Ile returned after four o'clock with a large supply of provisions, which he belieyed would be difficult to get should the shocks continue with greater violence. So far from observing that he was pale from exhaustion, Miss Ainsley way inclined to bo reproachful that he bad remained away so long. He l!s'ened wearily for a time, then answered, "I did not think I could be especially useful here. Men, like soldiers, roust do what must be Te -,o I have takenPns Pi to learn n your behalf that telegraphic and railroad communication will soon be re-established, and I have arrang- ed , rranbed, as soon' es a despatch can be Bent, to have one forwarded to your iatbet's last address, assuring him what yon are safe." "My father is not at the place of his last address. If he is alive be is tiying to reach me, and he will dot leave me rill he has taken me utterly away from all this horror :and danger. I hope you are ready by any amount of love -making after - to leave Charleston now." wards.. He little dreamed bow "Leave my native city in its pre- completels won she was already. Her plan of receiving his "addresses" indefinitely had already lost its charm. She now simply longed to lean her weary head upon his shoulder, and bo petted. and com- forted a little. Unaware that the citadel could be had at any time for th9 asking,George began his sapping and mining operations with great vigor. He made Aun' Sheba sit down and give directions for supper, which he and his colored Men car- ried arried out. Mrs Bodine wag the only one who would jest with him, and he had a word of banter with her; and a cheery word for °very one as occasion permitted. "Bravo, George!" said Dr Devoe, as they at last sat down to supper. "We vote you the Mark Tapley of this occasion. I'm so used up that Fie only energy enough to dt ink a had clung to her husband. She bad oleo loft, hila when he waw helpless owl again when ho waw ill and weak Wbak- she rsqutr ; aawr. !fiber or. Aq.oftid try,;• ett►d M y `. bad . 8h ► tett i? htitle iQ tf�tf. 41 bet iso istleb dS ottot t '1 in any' 9n6 lel .. loflat e1Qogld?T aI, 't t� e lira gruiwii, :0010ptit> x llik';1- '!wag oi*paring her•with nth r ; that• there waw a hole of warmth. 10 hi• words and manner, which even the circuwstan,ies could not extenuate. She resolved, therefore,to teach bim that she would tolerate nothing half way in his conduct. She was sitting en a chair while he reclined at ber feet, and she determined that he should be at her feet in a sense which had large meanings to her. So she rose and said coldly, "Mr Clanoy, you seem to have so many obligations, that I scarcely know where I come in." Then she went towards the awn- ing, intending to withdraw herself from his society until he should be- come sufficiently humble. Ho rose in strong irritation, too weary to even be patient. At this ioatant the shock which passed over the city at 5.17 occurred. In a second all her purposes were forgotten, her abject terror returned, and she threw,herself on his. breast, and sobbing, buried her face on his shoulder. , Mrs 'Willoughby also fled to her husband. As Mrs Hunter had seemed quieter, Aun Sheba bad been watching in place of Mara, who had sought a little rest under the awning. Sho now came hastily out, but Clancy would not encounter her eyes. Indeed, his false position overwhelmed him with increasing shame and confusion. He resolved in a sort of desperation to meet Miss Aineley's requirements as far as pas sible until she was safe in her father's hands, and then to become free. If be had known how Mara's position enabled her to interpret his own be would have been more resigned. The shock wLich occurred so late in the day was a sad preparation for the night, to which all looked forward with unspeakable dread. Such little confidence or cheerful- ness as had been maintained, was dissipated; weariness 'and relief de- ferred increased the general dejec- tion, and only the bravest could maintain their fortitude. Mrs Bodine's courage was due to a faith and a temperament which did not fail ber. The veteran re- mained quiet and steady, with a soldier -like endurance, but Ella was becoming exhausted. She had had a very little sleep for a long time, and bad passed through strong excitement. Indeed, all her power had been taxed severely. While she bad more physical and moral courage than moat girls of her age possess, she, like the great majority suffered much from fear at the re- currence of the shocks. As night - came on, she yielded to the general depression. � a Aun'Sheba ars, bad almost reached the limits of ber powers, a fact the could not help, showing as she set abopt preparations for sup per. George instantly noticed this. He had secured seine rest the night before, and .possessed great capabili- ties of endurance, combined with 'an unusually fearless spirit. 1, e also believed that this was his hour and opportunity, and that ho could 'do more to win Era's favor that night by brave, cheerful effort, than. i With +><urprl Clod laughter, Mother. 1y Mr* Bodine t14on followed Who, and .taking her in ber ar'wu,: eaid ;wRtt4 ►,'" herl�u w,clnild4±'helve sent plight! Why, Miss Ainsley, that would be almost like running away and leaving my mother." "Are brick and .mortar more to you than I am 1' •• 'Bricks and mortar do not make ,Chaeleston, but the people with whom I bare always livcld.. J will .;este illy tart you to a place of ""'safety if'yonw.fathercannot, but my duty is here. I would not only lose the respect of every one, but also any own self-respect, if I did not cast in toy lot with this people un- til every vestige of ruin has disap- peared." "l'm sure 1 never wish to see the place again," she replied, sullenly. "It would be unjust fon me to ex- pect that you should feel as I do about it, but I am a citizen, and you yourself would eventually de- spise me wete I not faithful to my cup of coffee. obligations." Ella was about to wait nn Mr This me' hod of putting the case Houghton as before, but George silenced - her for the time. She j intercepted ber, toying, "S on are too tired." "I would rather," sit ' urged,with downcast eyes. She bore the tray to the invalid, who looked at her very kindly as he said, "You are worn out my dear." "Please don't speak that way,." she faltered, "I'm just that silly and tired that I can't stand anything." "You brave, noble girl! What haven't you stood and endured for the hast few hours and weeks! I have a very guilty conseience, Miss Bodine, and yon only can absolve me." "No one must bo kind to mo to night, or I shall break down utter- ly;" and dashing a tear away, she hastily withdrew." George heaped her plate, but when he raw that she would touch nothing but her coffee, he looked at her with such deep solicitude in her fate, • that- she -sprang up. and fled to the retirscy of the awning, leaving hien perplexed and troubled indeed. All were too well bred to make any remark upon this little aide scene. At her post of observa- tion by the ti re, Aun Sheba,althou ah knew that he had ascribed to her a higher conception of duty than she possessed, and she believed that he was also aware of the fact. Since she had gone so far with bim, she .now wished him to be a .blind, un- questioning lover, wholly devoted, and ready to fly with her at the first opportunity. The very quali- ties which they had mutually ad- rnireii,wer•e now seen on their seamy side. Her cosmopolitan spirit which led her to sigh, "Anywhere,so it Se not Charleston," war now at war with his feeling of almost passionate commiseration for his stricken him h place; while she in turn found hie unyielding nature acd keen percet- tions, which bad afforded such pleasure in over -coming and meet. ing, were now not at . all to her wishes. She bad yid led to him as never before to e n y one, and was intensely chagrined that he waa'lrot wholly subservient to her. If he should not become so, she could never think of bim without humil- iation. Ile had aoen her undis guised in all her weakness. she bad thrown herself into bis arms l0and a w n � �t we11I�.'•".flak ' youi t'e Abse, beat Qn t s' ' a 1At,'a ti`''a .. � . he � to ab M �T tbeoppfyttoubi„e-4t ist.andt blind-. neai of yonder -groat_. boy, who ax - poets to court you for months be - tore+ venturing to stammer some in- coherent nonuse. Now a southern Man --v "Cousin Sophy? I won't listen to each words,” said Ella, the hot blood coining into ber pale face. "tie isn't a great boy; he's the 4ravest man 1 ever heard of. Now, when every one is giving out, he is only the braver and stronger. If he's absurd enough to be afraid of me—Well, you are the last one to speak so." "There, there, child, this is any way of feeling your pulse, and giv- ing a little tonic," said Mrs Bodine laughing. "You have still indica- tions ot strong vitality, as the doc- ter would say. Bless the big Van- dal! If I were a girl, I'd set my cap at him myself." "Oh, cousin Sophy! Ar'n't you ashamed to work we up sot Well, that is the last glimmer of spunk that I cah show to -night." "If I could only manage to give. bim a hint ot your weak and do - fenceless condition--" "Cousin Sophy, if you do any- thing of the kind------" and she al- most sprang to her feet. Tho old lady pulled her back and stopped her mouth with kisses, as she said, "I won't tease you any more to night." In a few moments she had soothed the girl to sleep. George and Clancy now took charge of everything, for the others of their party,both white and black, where so exhausted and depreased as to be unequal to much exertion. Clancy seems possesi•d by a sort of feverish - restlessness. I'f he had been soothed and'quieted when he returned in the afternoon, he would have passed the danger point un- harmed, but his jaded body wad mind had been stung into renewed action, and now he was fast losing the power to rest. Outraged nature was beginning to take her revenge, but no one except Bodine observed the fact. Again putting self under his feet, he took Clancy aside and said :—"Pardon an old soldier, but experience in the field has taught the when a man must stop. Dr Devoe is exhausted and asleep, or I would send him to you. So take honest advice from me. If yon don't quiet your nerves and sleep, you'll have trouble." Clancy in grateful surprise thank- ed bim werinly, and said he would rest later on. His hope was that Miss Ainsley • would • retire, for• in his present condition ho felt- that her voluble expressions of tear and general dissatisfaetion would he in- tolerable. At this junction some one came and said that a friet:d of his in another pin t of the square was ill, and wished to see him. He explained and excused himself to Miss Ainsley,who replied by a coli! reproachful glance. The light of day faded, the stars shone calmly above thesceoe,where lamps and candles flickered dim and pale, like the hopes of those who had lighted them. The murmur of conversation vas lost in the loud singing of hymns, prayers, andex- hortations on the partof the negrocs. Mr Birdsall lied gathered many of his flock about him, and was e, n• ducting a religious service in a fair- ly orderly manner. Both he and his people yielded somewhat to the intense excitement of the hour, but it was his intention that the relig- ious exercises should cease at a reasonable hour. Kern, Si"sy, and Au ' °Sheba, were sitting- silently near hien and at last the minister . said, "Bruder Watson, you an' your wife will fee bettah ef you express yr,u'ae feelin's. an' sing awhile. I i-eek,in ef I. say you an' your wife will sing they will bo' mo' quiet." Kern assented to anything like a' call of duty, and 14 Ir, Birdsall re- sumed, "Frons, in closin' de meetin' far dis ebenin', Brudder an Sista Watson will sing a hymn togeder, an we, respeetin' dere bereavement, will listen. Dey have been greatly afflicted, for de Lawd has took from dem de lane ob dere bosoms. I ask yer all now ter listen ter de expres- sion ob dere faith in dis night ob sorrow. Den we mus' remembah dat do sick an weak aro in dis scour an gib dem a chance ter res.' " Kern lifted up his magnificent charged with the pent-up feelings of his heart, and his wife joined in with her rich powerful contralo— On Jordon's stormy banks we stam° An Jordun's stream roll by, No bridge de watahs span, Do flood am ricin' high. Ileah it foam an' roar; de dark flood tido; Ilow shol we cross to do oder side! and implored his protection almost I her eyes were full of tears, tributes, fie unreservedly as Mrs Willonglrt y to little Vilet, shook for a moment I)e Tiber deep ani strong; Do wabea am be cole; We wee it rush along, But who kin enter bole:' IIeall it foam an' roar, &c. A little chile step down; It go in dor riber deep. Kin little feet tech groun' Whar mountin billows sweep' Hoah dem foam an' roar, It e. Dere come a flash ob light, Ober de cole dark wabes Dero come de angels' flight 1 libiuin' bene dal itabe • Froze do wetalee foam, de dark flood We. 1,"'et diFTiefol El►6 Son *fxot111 "do- Oder Odes ; j Rik 4,?.?', .401.41 ebelcomne ring-:. Whitt *044 d. rti>.•pan, e'.r Dei:IAt k flood ,fi'''r slag wt , `�• . 'r„�: Wotile barna &croolirtudeetder Bide." _ r The molodioea duet roes and fell in great waves of sound, silencing all other voices. Contrary to Mi Birdasll's expectations, the instinct for religions expression was only increased, and hoping to control it, be asked Kern and Sissy to lead in several tawiliar hymns. The'negroes throughout the square promptly re- sponded, while not a few of the white refugees joined their voices to the mighty diapason, which often swelled into grand harmonies. Kern soon afterwards went on duty for the night. Mr Bit dealt confined himself to quiet ministra- tions to his own people, and the leadership of the religious exercises fell into less judiciouslgrands. CHAPTER XLVII. "Lor, mirisue,how you puts it! Is it dat away) "Certainly." 411 ell,, d.p1 X. jets tokensm seltof'. bat o. , '#e, gwino terh g anter ib•Ct fu }, yaees rotan ►n aa ,gyhQa"'h� nal' '', ntttdo r ,et. e Irll�tMiin.r The (voice that God heat! IS' e... h ..h �r. e ' .. i$ h a t toed°:. andnt tROC st LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGIHT. Aun Sheba, with a devotion whioh quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs Hunter while the girl slept. She found Mrs Bodine sitting' with Mara,,but tha old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at °nee. Mrs Hunter had souk into a kind of stupor which rendered her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones. "I reckon we need have no se- crets from Alin Sheba," said Mrs Bodine. "No," answered Mara, taking her old mammy's hand. "If ever a motherless girl bad a tree friend, I havein Aun Sheba." "Yea, honey, you'se right there, an I hopes you git right on some oder sings. I put a spoke in de hon'ble business, an I'se ready ter put mo' in." She then briefly nar- rated her interview with Clancy,aud concluded, "Missy Mara fo' de Livid, wot kin you do but marry Marse Clancy arter wot happen wen ho come fer you and ole mis- susl" Mara mach no reply,but sat with her face buried in her hands. "Aun' Sheba, this matter is all settled, and settled honorably too, as far as it can be. Captain Bodine has released Mara in words of the utmost kindness." "Well, now he am quality!" ejacu- lated Aun' Sheba, in hearty spam ciation. . "But," sobbed Mara, "it dist breaks my heart--" "No, honey lamb, it won' break you! heart, nor his neither. Doin' what's right an' nateral alt' 'cordin'. to de Lawd don' break no hears. It's do oder ting wat does in de long 1 r'in' general) rut, an na generally means a long run. You'll hap to ter hegin by ?yin' 'rnisctionsly as 1 tole Marse Clancy, art' no good nd come oh (lat." "Well, it is all settled as far as Mara is concerned," said Mrs Bo- dine, witb a laugh, "and there need he no 'miscuous lying. • How Mr Clancy will got out of his scrape re mains to he seen." I "Well,I tells you how he git out. I'se kep an' eye oft dat limpsey slimpsey runaway as well as on de pots an' kitties, and she's gwine ter run away agin from dis yere town jes as so'an as de way open. Dat'Il be de las' you see ob ber." "She's had a hard time of it,poor thing. aid Mrs Beeline,charitably; " and we n't expect her to feel about Cherie n as we do. The v feel will.vlanc queation is�N� ob- liged to follow her eve tuellyl" ' "1 tink he 'bilged not tel':" "Well, Aun' Sheba, I'm glaI you have such strong religious ideas of marriage." - "I'ae 'feerd I aint berry 'ligione boat anyting. I put myeef on 'W- tian while ago, but I kin'er forgits 'bout dat 'bation, I hab so much to tink ob." . Mrs Bodine began to laugh as alio said, "I thought you wore a sensible woman, Ann' Sheba." "Yes, I know, I did tell Manse Clancy dat I hab Koss -sense." "Tion you were lying 'rniscu• OuSIy. "How dot, misses!" "Why, Aun' Sheba, do you think you havo boon biding your light under a bushel basket all this time? Old Hannah—poor old Hannah! 1 wonder what has became of her— she and Mara have told inc how yon do for the sick and poor. Don't yort know that the Bible says, 'In- asmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren ye have done it unto Me?' You've send me nice things more than once,' I'm ono of the 'least of these.' Yon don't do these things to be seen of men." 1 "No, nor I doesn't do it kase 1 specs ter git anoder string to my naris time -by. I does it kase I'se kin'er sorry fer do pa' critters." i "Exact y. That is why lie fed the hungry and healed'tbe sick. I Ie was sorry for them. Come, Aun' Sheba, don't be foolish any more." "I feels it kin'er bumptious ter be so strap." R 6T4NbUEyi, QRApUATE pF,THE llledloat Depiiirtlnant oI pentane Uutr vgt$ , Torgoto, torwerl .. 0 140ton.pttalr "04 Dt pe Marie;,, .>siew:. k, iD5! f0!. Wla Colt!►t ?gm?ta7At.1Da>, LINIQE MEOH4NIO'e INSTITOTI'l, Library, ono steadies Roottlei, TOWS hall; down stales. .about t nee , y J111Ila=bail°°, . .Bow .shall we get through the night if this keeps up? If you'll help me to my quarters I'll try to get what rest I can." When Aun' Sheba returned Mara insisted on her' lying 'down until she was called. "I shall do something in this time of trouble except make trouble," said the girl, resolutely, and she would take no denial. Clancy found that his friend needed much attention, which he gave until warned by his own sym- ptoms that he must see a physician. He found George lying on a blanket by a small fire, and that all °there were sleeping or ' resting. "I de- clare I hate' to waken Dr Devoe," he said, "but I feel -as if I wero go- ing to be ill." George felt the hand of his friend and sprung up, saying, "I'll wake Dr Devoe with or withotrt your leave.' After a brief examination the physician said, "Why did you not come to me before?" Clancy explained that he had heen caring for a sick friend, to which the dootor testily replied, "I - don't believe be was half as ill as you are. Well, you must obey me now as long Ai you are rational,and I fear that won't be very long." and be promptly placed Clanoy un- der the open part. of the awning, which was the sleeping -room for the men by night, and general living room by day. Having given his patient a remedy, he returned and. said, "Here you aro too, Houghton, up a d around. Do you wish to break down also?" "You forgot, doctor, that I bad some sleep hist night. Feel my pulse." "Slightly febrile. But then I know what is the matter with yen. ICI were not so old and bald -bead- ed I'd cut out a slow coach like you. I'm half a mind to try as it is " "Go ahead, doctor. You'll be only one more. How many are there now, do you suppose?" "I know how many there should be after what I've seen. But, bah! you Northern . young chaps lay •serge to a girl at such long range that she surrenders to some other fellow before yon find it out." "World you have me call her now,shake ber awake,and propose?"' asked George irritably. "No, I'd have yon fight shy and give ole a chance. There you are .too far gone for a jest. What are you asp for?" "Because I'm not sleepy for one thing, and I think some one should ho on ward. What's more, I don't like the wav those rrogroes are per- forming. They s•ern to be going "Yes, and they are doing a lot of harm to the sick and feeble. If they don'tstop at midnight I'll find out whether there's any law in this city. I say, Houghton, since you are going to sit up, give Clancy his medicine every half hour and call me et twelve." He then wrapped himself in a blanket .tnd was asleep in a minute. If George had been wide awake be- fore, the doctor's railery so increased his impatience and worry that for a time he paced up and down before the fire, Was he faint-hearted in wooing Ella? Suppose" some bold Southerner should forestall him. The thought was torure; yet it seemed ungenerous and unkind to seek her openly while she was in a sense his guest and dependant upon him. "Well," ho growled at last, "1 won't do it. When she first .spoke to me sIle said T was a gentle- man, and I'll be hanged if I don't ram ' ono and take my chances." . He threwhimself down again by the fire with`his back to the awning. Before long he beett-rd a light stop. Turhing.hastily he sawsElle'a start- led face by the light of tt4-f1ie. TO BE CONTINUED. ''Tow, Aurt' Sheba,you are doing wrong," said Mrs Bodine, gravely and oatnostly. "Tiro Lord has been very patient with yon—more 113 than I would be. 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Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for the painless extraction of teeth. Moe over Jackson's Clothing Stora, uext to Post Office, Clinton. Will visit every Thursday at Dixon's Hotel Brimfield, from 8 to 10.30 a.m., Varna from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Swart's Hotel, Bayfield, from 2 p.m. SI' Night hen auswored. 1y MONEY ! MONEY 1 MONEY! We eau make a few good loans from private funds at low rates and moderate expense. Terms made to suit borrowers. MANNING & SCOTT, - • Clinton DENTIST, - COATS BLOCK. AV— K,EEFEIL CHARGES MODERATE. • CLINTON. UNION SEIAV:.NG PARLOR. HA VINO HAIRCUTTING AND SHAM- POOING done very neat and to silt every parson. JOHN EADES, - Sutlth'e Block. BIBLES & TESTAMENTS AT COST The Clinton Branch Bible Society nave for sale at DR WORTHINGTON'S ,DRUG STORE. Albert Street. a fine assortment of Bibles and Testaments. TESTAMENTS FROM 8038. UPWARDS BIBLES FROM 25018 UPWARDS. COME AND SEE. DR WORTHINGTON, De- pository. J. T. WILKIE, SURGEON, DENTIST Holds the exclusive right for the county for the Hurd process of adnnuistertng chemi- cally pure Nitrogen Monoxide, whioh ie the safest and best system yet discovered for the painless extraction of teeth. Charges moderate, satisfaction guaranteed. Office, ELLIOTT'S BLOOH, over Rance's Tailor Shop, Huron Street ,llinton. ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, Manufacturer and Proprietor for the best Saw 511s1 Dog in use. Agent for the sale and application of the yarFISIIRR PATENT AUTo,ATIo BOILER CLEANER. STEAM FITTINGS furnished and applied on short notice. Rollers. Engines. and all kinds of Machinery repaired e • pedltlnnsly and in a satisfactory manner. Farm implements manufactured and repaired. Steam and Water Pipes furnished and put in position. Dry Kilns fitted up on application. Charges moderate. Clinton Post Office Time Table Mails are due for delivery and close for despat0h at the Clinton Post Office as follows ;— I CURB f DUE Hamilton, Toronto, Strat- ford, Seaforth, Grand Trunk east and interme- diate offices 6.30 a m. 1.50 p.m Toronto' Stratford Sea. forth T. and S caul.. ,. 1.33 p,m. 8 a,m Ouderich, Holmesville and Grand Trunk West 1 p.m. 8 a,n, Goderich, 8.45 p.m. 2.40 p.m Hamilton, Toronto, 4 15 p.m. 10.10 a,m London, L., H, A B. south a.m. p.m. a.m. p.10 and intermediate offices 7.35 4.15 10.10 7.00 Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dine Lucknow, L ,IL&B. north and intermediate a.m. p m. a.m. p m offices ...... .. 0,90 6.15 8,25 5,05 Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday. 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m British mails, Monday,Wed- needay, Thursday 0.30 a.m, Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.in. Savings Bank and Mmey Order Office close at 6.30 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster. Clinton, Aug. 1837. $50,000 to Loan at 6 per cent. Whypaythere 7,and per 8 0 ]0 cent, when you can got money from us at G per c. Firat•olass loans 5t per cent. Large loans 5 per cent. TERMS made to suit borrower, re- garding payment and period of loan, Apply to FARRAN & • TISDALL, • BANKERS, OLINTON. The Alolson Bank. 1•neorporated by Aet of Parliament, 1855. CAPITAL, - - $2,000,000. IIEAD OFIIICE, MONTREAL. THOMAS WORK HAM,.:': `...President. J. H. R. MOLSON Vicc-Pres. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, (femoral Manager Notes discounted, Collections made, baja issued, ,Yterling and American ex - 04 T lye bought and sold at lowest current rates. Interest at 4 per cent allowed on deposits. PA VIM Ill l . Money advanced to farmers en their own note', with one or more endorsers. Nn mortgage re- quired as surity. 11. 0, BItE'n Eli., Manager, January 1817. Clinton Grahame.. Hail IIi'movel' Is painless, instantaneous and the only do- platory to the world which does not inure the skin, Price 82 per bottle. E. G. L 'M- AI'I'BE, 258 Queen St, West, Toronto, Do- minion Agent, J. BIDDL,EtOMBE. W'atch & Clock Maker JEWET,LER, &o., OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE, Clinton. Where has keeps a Solent assortment of Watches Clocks, Jewellery:. Silverware. Whioh Wwe will self at doason,ible rates. Repairing of all awaited to, every lWokwarrented. rr,et. i O Clinton, Nov 1882. IEM L �. E A. _ Q .lits tZ L�I�t1� j R 111 TWINE. • >�#p4lr °o! alt klndtr proDtp, fAS lid►A, le at +tMM! mblo i pot - �. Itihil �. 11ENM [.LER N=UttSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREEI NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE. THA LATIE» OF MUiCT WE YAKS A sPE01ALTT. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tho ahoy° ornamental trees and shrubbery wi be sold at very low prices, and those wantln anything 11, this connection will save mono purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed to. Address, JOHN STEWART, Benmlller. THE MERCHANTS' Protective & Colldctmg Association --- OF CANADA Office, Hamilton, Ont. ESTABLISHED 1884. Rte.an Association of buelness and professions men, having for its object the COLLECTION OF DEBTS; And to prevent Its members making bad de by furnishing them with lists ot•parties who not pay. Merchants and others having accounts to collet endwlahingg to become members, by remitting 87 to our Managers, Hamilton, Ont., will receive by return mall, full particulars, certificate of membership, &c. J.B.MILLS & CO.,Managers,Hamilton Or to JAS.THODIPSON, Agent, Clinton J. C. STEVENSON, —THE LEADING— UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER. • A FULL LINE OF COFFINS, CASKETS, &.c., &c, FUNERALS ;-; FURNISHED On the shortest notice and at reasonable rates. The best Embalming Fluid used splendid MIMarse. ALBERT ST., CLINTON, OPPOSITE TOWN HALL Londeshoro �ollcr'ills' After being thoroughly overhauled and re -fitted with NEW MACHINERY of the most approved kinds, these mills are now in splendid running order, and will not be surpassed in the quality of the work done, by any mill in the country. Special Attention given to GRIST1NG CHOPPING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE . Satisfaction guaranteed. Parties wanting any- thingwhatever in this lin© will find it to their Interest to give uv a call. E. IIUBER, Proprietor. RICHLY Rewarded are those who read this and then act ; they will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The profits are large and sure for every industri- ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollarsa month, It is easy for any person to make. 88 per day and upwards, who is willing to work. •Either eex,yonng or old ; capital not needed,we start you. Everything new. No epeeist ability required you, reader.can do it aa well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars, which we mail tree. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment lo'y This Company is Loaning Money or ' Farm Security. at Lowest Rates of interest. i%MORTGAt;Et, — — 1)17RCHASEL SAVINGS BANK BRANCH.. 3, 4 and 5 per (lent. Interest Allots.•(? on Depusib,,according to amount •,fA ling left. OFFICE—Corner of Markt tSgflare and North S HORACE HORTON. Go:leneh, Auvuar 4th l+.ts( Pira Xn.suxaxco. All 'kinds of property insured at lowest ru ff first -Class companies. 'I"tCKET'S `-i7t N: W. T. 00. LiNE BOATS co WINNIPEG AND ALL LAKE POINTS, ALS.. by all ran lines over the GRAND TRUNK and CAN t DA PACIFIC to any point ou that lino. Winnipeg B,audon, &c., Dakota, $ansae, or any point reached by rail, local or foreign. Come and 500 mo before you buy tlekets any- where. .i, 'MON PsON, Clinton. C LI *7-rUN Planing Mill —AND -- DRY KILN" PHESUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST. COM, ° • rLEISD and furnished bis new P1'"'°," Mil with machinery of the latest Improved miters ,1 is now prepared to attend to all orders le hie line in tht .nowt prompt and satsfaetory manner and at reas enable rates. Be we►tM also return i thanks to all who patronitodtheold rn before they were burned nut, and now being in a bet- ter position to erect t.• orders expoditieus't teas confident he can giv satisfaction to all. IPA G'T0R --Near the Brand Trunk Railtoay, Clinton, THOMAS Ke81NZHt