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The Huron Expositor, 1879-11-07, Page 2I1 THE IiU ON EXPO ITOR. NOVEMBER 7, 1879. TR ADVENTURES OF A LADY ITRIT__ti) TOLD BY HERSELF. orrA.PTIt II. A long drive, as it seemed to me, from Paddington to South Kensington. My • eyes grew tirea of watching the shops; but whether I wOuld or not, their glare attracted me, and I had to leek at them while illy thoughts were straying —Where?• To those whom I had. left at home, to their proba,ble remembrance of me, new that I was reaching the end. of ray journey ? Not so. I was think- ing of my fellow -traveller, the one who had just wished me good. -bye; and. I felt considerably depressed. as • I re- called his look of disapproval when he heard:, nay reasons for. becoming a LadseHelp. I was at last approaohing my self - chosen destination; and we drew up at a high, narrow, new -looking house not far from Earls Court Station. The man opened the door, and. I stepped out. My heart was aching and beating with a paiafui quickeess. Where was my resolution and spirit? My depression increased on being informed that the fare was five shillings. Ipaid it with- out demur, and the cabby received it •with a g,rin of satisfaction • which he could not conceal. As I walked up the -steps of Oxygets House I began to ex- perience the wide difference there was between home withou1 . a farthing in my pocket, and Loudon among strangers, with a half-a-crown and a florin in my possession_ The cabman, pleased with his own good fortune, .and perhaps touched by my youth and imbecility, said in a kindly tone: "I'll see to your boxee, miss." “Thank you," I replied absently • whereupon he grinned again in a pity- ing way, which was not reassuring, and. proceeded to batter the door with .the knOCker, svhile I rang nervously, weak- ly. I heard. Some one run 'up -stairs; the door was flung open.nd. I was con- fronted by a grimy ailts. pert -loo -king servant girl, •-who evidently feeling piqzzled how to address me, said !" Then after a geed stare: "Step in, please." - , I did as she told me, and the cabman followed me with the luggage, which he deposited. in the hall, and then depart- ed with a bang of the door which made the whole house shake: "You'll step 'down this way," con- tinued the girl.- r•Missis is very sorry : but shaand the young ladies were given tickets to the theaytre to -night, so they was obliged to go of course." • "Thaiyou; it does not anatter," responded, wondering when we should reach the bottom of the stairs. 1 At last; I was ushered into a small stuffy refine on the ground floor, with unwashed tea things lying ou the tfi,ble, dirty beets strewn about the room as if waiting to be defined, whilst a tallow candle stuck into a, bottle displayed these novelties to my wondering eyes. "We'll take your boxes up -stairs af- ter a bit. I've scarce looked. at you yet. Sit down; 1 daresay you're. tired," said nay- new acquaintance, whose name she informed me was Jane. I took the only available chair in the room, while she planted herself oppo- site to me with her arms akimbo and had a hearty stare at in.e, then spoke; saying : "Now, I'll tell, you all a,bout it; there's nothing like putting new hands up to things at °Bee." I felt inclined to remonstrate, and plead that Jane was not the person to tell me my duties; but she was of a wilful disposition, and checked any at- tempt at speech on my part. "You see," she went on, "I'm the General. Some calls it maid -of -a,11 - work; but I prefer being the General. it means the same, but sounds. better, you know. And you—your the Lady "Yes," I faltered, with a groan and a "Well, pursued the General, "all the work in this house has to be performed by us two, that's clear; and between .,you and me there's 6nough of it. I was General in a boy's school afore I ca,me here, and. you mayn't credit me; but 'twas nothing to the work after these three yeiang iaclies. ; They're always a- partyins and a -going out. . It's. a real wonder to me they're not worn out afore now; but then they eats well, and there's nothing like that to keep you Now I shouldn't venture for to say so to them ; but you are much more the lady, the real thing, to look 'at than them, with all their sirciety and .going out. Now, you are genteel." "I'm very tired," I said, feeling rath- er disgu.eted. "Never raind ; be better after a cup of tea. I kept the pot warm for ye. Ye see they think of nothing but what's the fashion here, and that's just the reason they've got you. It was done all in a sudden.; Miss Adelaide came home one evening, and told her Ma that Mrs. Ste„ith,Jackson had a friend who knew Lord. and Lady Something, and. they was goiug for to have a Lady 'elp. So, of course, we must have one; and here you are." Yes; there I was. I could quite re- alize the fact. The inexhaustible Jane went on ; "They sits most of the time down here, as you may see by the muddle the place is in. Now just throw off your things; and fetch you a cup of tea and a bit of bread aual butter, and per: haps you'll like a bit of cold bacon. There Won't be slipper till they come in, and I'm sure:I deist know what to give them." "A cup of tea will do for mel, thank you, Jane; and. I wonder if I n4ight go to bed; Iwould be up early in th morn- ing to help." "Never mind about bed, I ovent laid your sheets yet. You can 1lie on that sofa, after the room is clear d a bit and. them things washed Up." I felt sick at heart, but roused my- self. This would never do. I stOod up, took off nay hat and jacket, then turn- ing to the General, said plaintively: "'You let me have tea soon ?" Yes, miss, I will," she said, looking at me in a bewildered way, and leaving the room. She sees I am a lady, after all, I thought with a sad. satisfaction. Then I looked. round the room for a book; but such a thing might never have ex- isted, for all the traces there were to be found of it at Oxygen House, at all events in that room. "You have no books here," I remark- ed, when Jane returned with my tea, which she set down on a corner of the table, having pushedvarious other things aside to make room for it. - "0 yes; there are t o somewhere," she replied. "They al ays takes them in ;" and from beneath the heterNene- ous mass ou the table he drew forth two journals on Fashion. I seized them eagerly, and studied them while I drank my tea, remembering that I was to assist in costuming the Misses Porter. Jane began fussing about the room, and soon renewed the conversation. "The Smith -Jacksons have got a Lady 'elp, too; but I've seen her. She's no more a lady than I Aim. She cleans her esvn boots. Now, I had made up my mind that you should too; but now I've seen you, I couldn't think of it. You're safe to please 'em; they Wants a lady . to teach 'em true manners; I heard 'em say so." "Oh, I shouldn't mind cleaning my own hoots, Jane.; I have done such a thing at a pinch." I really pitied the poor General, who looked quite hot and tired with "righ ing " the rooin, as she called it. "I feel better now," 1 Continued, "I will wash up th tea things while you finish the room.You'll make up my bed, won't you?" "0 yes; I had just forgot," she re- plied, bustling Off. When she returned she took me up to my room. It was at the top of the heuse, small and scantily • furnished, with no fire -place, and but a small window. But it was to be mine, and mine only. When I had. been left alone in that strange sitting -room, I was assailed with the horrible fear that I might have to share Jane's room. Had this been the cage, I had determined to write to my parents with all contrition and beg for money to return to my hopae at once. I came down stairs again, thinking it better to see Mrs. Porter that nicht in spite of my fatigue. I endeavored to impart an air of neatness and comfort m, and suggested to uld lay the places at nstead of leaving the n a bundle at one cot. - at another, and the to the sitting -r Jane that she sh the supper table, spoons and forks ner, the knives plates heaped up in the centre. • It seemed very late when she inform- ed me that we m ght expect the ladies haat any naomen "These young 1 said she, "as ofte friend in to suppe they know well a dies and the Missis," as not they brings a ; that is if it' a ortiei d eau bring dew here. But there, ,sornetimes I've had to carry everything up stairs all of a sudden, and light the fire." . At last came a loud ring at the door- bell, which Jane flew to answer; and then I heard loud. cheery voices, which as the speakers drew nearer, dropped into an audible whisper. I wonder if a debutante facing her audience for the first ti:me, or indeed -any one standing ou the threshold of a great enterprise, ever felt more strange than I, as I rose to meet my—employers. Mrs. Porter entered the room first. , She bowed to me with an assumed stiffness, saying: "Miss Danvers," and. looked at me with an air of scr tiny ; then she lapsed into what was ev clently-hef -natural manner, one of ext,re4ie urbanity. . • "These ar my daughters," she ex- plained with a wave of the hand— "Now sit aown, my dear, arid make yourself at home—yes, quite at -home; we agreed it should be so, you know." • I murmured something, feeling more - awkward than I had ever felt before. "Now Jane, let us have a bit of something to eat; we shall get sociable over that." Meanwhil4 I quietly observed. the Misses Porto. They were three fully developed damsels, varying in age ap- parently frora12,0 to 25; a strong family likeness existed between them; they all had glossy back hair, dark eyes, and a good deal of iolor. _ We did noj talk much at supper nor advance mazy steps towards sociability. When the mal was over, the girls with- drew into a orner, and carried. on an animated coiiversation in whispers, in- terrupted. now arid then. by giggles and exclamations. s Mrs. Porter invited. me to draw near the fire, and commenced to talk. First of all she drew out of me all she coulk about my home and my reasons for , eaving it; and in return she bestowe her confidence on me. The girls saw a good deal of company one way and. another, got on well in So- ciety; they would all have ' something ' when they mune she wonld like me to move in their de.; I should not find the work ha and. so on. It was not easy from this v form an idea of what my life at Ox gen House would be ; I only knew tha When I took my candle and wound. y way up to my attic bedroora, one word kept whirl- ing throngli my brain, almost forcing utterance from my lips : Vulgar, vulgar, vulgar. I had never met vulgar people before, but I liad read of them; besides, we perceive this failing by instinct. The following morning -I rose early and found my way down o the room to which I had been introduced the pre- vious evening. There I found Mrs. Porter in a strange deshabille, busy making tea and coffee; and I heard the Gener;i71 frying something in the kitch- en, which was opposite. "Good -morning, Miss Danvers. I daresay you are surprised to see me this figure; but it is hardly worth while being smart iu the morning, when one has to see to the breakfasts. My girls lie in bed; but they. go out so much; fashionable people can't burn the can- dle at both ends, you see. I am glad to find you are an early riser. You can help me a good bit in the 'mornings, clever or not." I felt terribly shy when I started up- stairs with the breakfasts. Adelaide ,liked her egg boiled hard, Julia prefer- red it poached, and Amelia had a pas- sion for tinned delicacies. All these tastes were explained to me. "You'll ta,ke Miss Porter's first, my dear; and please don't stay and talk with her: Jane often does, and then the teal have poured out for the others gets cold, and I have to make fresh; and dear me, there seems no end to it ;" and Mrs. Porter sank back in her chair, as though exhausted by the idea of such a naisfortune. As I went up stairs car- rying a huge tray, the postman knock- ed. A London postman's knock is startling to country ears, and I nearly dropped my freight; but I recovered myself just as Mrs. Porter rushed eager- ly into the passage to get the letters. I had to awake Miss Porter; and to ray relief, she proved to be far too sleepy to embark in conversation with a stranger. The two other girls who occupied the same apartment, were awake, and seem- ed quite ready to be entertained. "Can you dance, Miss Danvers ?" ask- ed Adelaide. . . "0 yes," I replied; but I have not been to any parties for more than a year." "Oh, how dreadful! We are awfully fond ot. it. We could not live with- out it." "Ye S you could, if yon were obliged to," I Said. "Indeed, I cannot imagine such a thing," said Julia with a shudder. "It is very strange without Jane this morning," remarked Adelaide; "she • generally bringe us news about Ma's letters, or tells us the plans for.the day. We must take you Sight-seeing, Miss Danvers. Now do you mind running dowrAo see what letters Ma has?" No sooner had. I reached the sitting - room door than Mrs. Porter addressed MO : "My dear, v.rould you mind just run- ning up to tell the girls that Algernon" (she pronouueed. it • All-cernort). "is corning? He is'—here she nodded and Winked. "Ah, you must ask Miss Porter." , °olive) ed the said piece of intelli- gence to the three sisters, and found that Algernon was a cousin. "Such a geetlenianly young man!" said. Adelaide. "Wait till. you see him. He's well to do in the City. Sometimes he doesn't know where to throw his money, he has so much." "And he generally brings such nice friends with him," said Julia. "But wait till you see him; and you must ask Amelia about Algernon." "I had better go and see if Mrs. Por- ter wants me," I suggested.; for I did not feel interested in Algernon, and I had had no breakfast. When I got (Own stairs, Jane ,exclaim- ed: "Why, I de declare, enisslasn't had a bite o' nothing all this time." Mrs. Porter pressed numerous dain- ties on me. Though I had not much appetite, I was thankful to sit down— it seemed yearsisince I had left home. Heating carried that terrible tray down attars. I assisted the General to washapp ; then Mrs. Porter said: "WOuld you Mind running up to the first tleor, Miss Danvers? Just put the sitting -rooms Straight and the fires alight ; by that time the girls will have brought down some of their evening dressea that we imust do up." 'Was my heart breaking? Could I bear it ? I asked myself, as I ran up- stairs, -if I should ever rest again; and wondered what tr should say in my let- ter home. Then a vision of that face svhich had looked sorrowful for me but yesterday came across me; I felt a lump rising in my throat, and I cried— yes, criedlor a moment or so; then I recovered myself, did my work, and re- joined. 'them. The whole morning was spent in re- pairing evening costumes and arranging what 1 could do in the afternoon. At one tithe they talked of taking me out; but tllis idea, was soot abandoned; they had shopping that must be done; besideS they must call upon the Smith- Jaeksons. Abont noon a telegram came from Cousin Algernon to say that . he could not °Ole over that evening. • The girls seemed a good deal disappointed; but Mrs. .Porter suggested that they should accompany the Smith -Jacksons to a concert at the Albert Hall. I brighten ecl up a little at this, thinking that be- ing very fond of music they might take me. But not a word was said about it: till just as they were starting, and:I had. run up and down stairs for the twen- tieth time, Mrs. Porter remarked: "It is just as well you are not coming, Miss Danvers; you look tired." This was, indeed, true, and I was thankful wheathey had really gone, and. ;I could sit down and rest. Then I felt rather amused. The General came and asked me to remain up stairs in the "best" rooms, as her young man was coming to see her. She would tell me when he was gone. I readily complied with her request, How can I describe 'the delightful feeling of rest earned. af- ter a long day's Work, such as mine had been? I And, I how swiftly my thoughts flew to my home, already viewed as a far-off Paradise; how lov- ablejalli the little failings of its inmates, which I had resented or turned Into ridicule, appeared to me now 1 I was tired of, needlework, and there was not a, book in the house that I cared to read. I had. simply nothing to do, no one to speak With. So I sat by the flickering embers of the fire, and began to think I had not been so vvise after all ill leaving home. I did. -not consider for a mo- ment whether / had. been right or wrong ;11 ouly thought of the matter as it effected my happiness. About nine o'clock, to add: to ray depression, a street organ struck up a most doleful " Home Sweet Home," and my tears came again for the second time within the 24 OUTS. Mrs. Porter and her daughters re- turned a little earlier than on the pre- vious evening. The next morning was countsirpart of the one already de- scribed, land for the next few days my life and duties remained unvaried. One Sunday afternoon they took me for my first walk in the Park. I did not care about it much, in spite of the motley crowd and the many amusing figures. I felt weak, and unable, to en- joy life Mader any; circumstances. But an event of. that , afternoon created a slight change in my circumstances. We met 111-ra Algernon Dykes in the Park, and he accompanied. us home to tea. It ie easiest said in a few words—this gentl!emau was seized with a violent admiration for me from the first mo- ment We were introduced. He was rather below the average height, inclin- ed to be stout, with' dark hair and moustache. He was extremely fond of -dress and jewellery, could. talk a little on every subject, but he was too fond of trying to extract jokes from all that passed. • It became wearisome. • When tea was over that evening, I disappeared as usual to assist the Gen- eral, who had been, if possible, working harder than usual all day. When sve had finished our work, I seated myself by the fire. Then Mrs. Porter appear- ed, and I saw at once that she had some- thing of importance to say. (To be Continued.) Hamilton. • At No. 36 James street, in the ambitious City of Hamilton, the attention of the traveller will be at- tracted by the splendid large Drug Store of Messrs. Arehdale Wijson & Co,, the manufacturers and sole proprietors of Wilson's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. This most popular cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Croup, Whooping Cough, Loss of Voice,4tc., is having a most astonishing run. Even at this season, when diseases of the respira- tory organs are comparatively rare, orders are coming in for half gross and gross lots, from drug- gists wire have sold out of last year's stocks; and the ISroprietors have found it necessary to pur- chase nee? and improved apparatus to enable them to turn out the Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry in sufficient quantity to meet the demand. 520-4 MEDICAL. T G. SCOTT, M.D. &o., Physician, Surgeon and t-/ • Ashoucheur, Seaforth, Ont. Office and resi- dence south side of Goderich Street, first door east of Presbyterian Ohuroh. 34? WM. HANOVER, M. D., 0. M., Grad V V McGill University, Physician, Surge Accoucheur, Seaforth. Ont. Office nue. rot first door south of the Catholics Cenral. nate of on and idence, 49e TT L. VERCOE,•Mt D., 0. M., Physichin , ur- gebn, etc., Coroner for the County of Frump ' Mee and Residence, on Jarvis street north, direetly_opposite Seaforth Public SohoolW DMoNAUGHT, Veterinary Surgeon, Grad • ate of Ontario Veterinary College, Seaforth, Ont. °Oleo and Residence in rear of Killoran & Ryan's. Calls promptly attended to, night or day. A stock of veterinary medicines on heed Chargestireasonable. Horsed examined as to sound- ness and crertifleates given if required. • 407 JAMES W. ELDER, V. S., Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. After devoting two years to practice with Profeseor Smith, of Toronto, has settled in Seaforth. Office at his residence oast of W. M. 'Church. Calls promptly attended to by day et night. I large stock of Veterintlxry Medicines constantly on hand. "Toms examined as to soundnolis and certificategiven, !Torsos bought. end. sold on oommission. 424 TT DERBYSHIRE. L. D. S., -"--L• Surgeon Dentist, Graduate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeone of . Ontario. Office hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. Rooms in Mrs. Whitu4's new briek block, Maiu Street, Seaforth. LEGAL. A J. bicCOLL, Solicitor, &c., Brussels, Office -L in Leckie's new brick building. 604-52 OAMERON, HOLT 4.t CAMERON, Barristers, N."• Solicitors in Chancery, &ce. Goderich, Ont. M. C. Cameron, Q. C., Philip Holt, Itt. G. Cam- eron. 606 Appraiser. Accounts and notes collected oi reaeonable terl At, stoner iu B. R., Wroxeter. Auction. eernaond, . , 1, ILLIAM SMA.LL, Conveyaimer and ConunisF np. i 1., MALCOMSON, Barrister, and Attorney at, A -l• Law, Notary Publics Conveyancer, Brussels, Mr. Carey, late of Cameron, Holt & Cameron's offite, will be in charge of the offlee,' and Mr, Malcomstin will be in Bruseels every Tues, day. •609, G4BROW & MEYER, Barristers, Attorneys - et -Law, Solicitors, in Chancery, Notaries Pub- lic Ind 6onveyancers. Money to Loan private furida, at 8 per cent. . Offices—Gederfeh and " Wingham. IL W. C. Meyer, Kent's Block, Wing - ham, Solicitor, Consolidated Bank. - • - 581 , ENSON & MEYER, Barristers and Aetornea 1-• *t Law, Solicitors in Chancery and Insolvency. Coneeyancers, Notaries Public, etc. Offices—Sea- forth andBrussels. $23,000 of Private Fundato invoOtat once, at Eight percent. Interestepayable yflarly. • 68 aate tr. BENSON. R.W. 0. MEYER. The above firm has this day bsen dissolved by mutual consent. 'All &counts due the firm to be paid to Mr. Benson who will pay all liabil- ities' JAMES H. 'BENSON. Nov. 27, 1876. H. W. 0. MEYER. MCCAUCHfY & HOLMESTEDI •LA.W, CHANCERY, AND CONVEYANCING OFFICE, Scott's Block, Main Street, Seaforth. gaICITORS for the Consolidated Bank of ka' Canada and the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Seaforth. Firm ana Town and yillage Property bought and sold. Money (private funds) loaned on mortgage se- curities, at reasoluable rates of interest. Chug es moderate. Money invested for private persens upon the best mortgage securities, without any expense to the lender. S. G. McCAUGHEY, M. A. F. HOLMESTED. MISCELLANEOUS. Daa. McLEOD, Licensed Auctioneer for the •• , County -of Huron. All orders left at James McBride's will receive pronspb attention. If by letter addrees Seaforth P. O. 558 USIC.-t,Mre..McMulkin will give inatructions "L"'" :in instrumental music to a mu. pupils. Use of piano given -for practice if desired. Residence east of Victoria Square, Seaforth. 614 Jp. BRINE, Licenced Auctioneer for the • COunty of Huron. Sale attended in all parts of the County. All orders loft at the Ex - PORI OR Office will be promptly attended to. ffihI DIVISION COURT.—The office of the • econd Division Court will beopen daily from half -pat one to tour o'clock P. M. Office in -ray Block, over the store of Johnston Bros. L. MEYER, Clerk of Division Court, Seaforth. 562 -FRANCIS GRAHAM, AUCTIONEER AND -A- LAND AGENT.—Special attention given to sale of landed property, farming and ,thorough- bred stock. Cattle selected for the English mar- ket.I Office and Auction Rooms, Acheson's n.ew /Mock, Goderich, Ont. Terms moderate _ 615 JOHN LECKIE, General Loan and Real Satate -Agent, Grain, Produce and Conmission Mer- chant. Money loaned on real estate in town or county; at 8 per cent. sunple interest. Chatages mode st e. Mortgages bought end sold. Matured raort ages paid off. Terms to suit borrowers. Farm and village property for sale. Office— Leckie's new brick block, Brussels; Ont. ' 515 pzize Fall FORTH PUMP FACTORY STILL AHEAD Thcse pumps having been awarded the first at both the South Huron and East Huron hows, the subscriber has every confidence in rejeommendthg them to the public, knowing that for quality of material and workmanship they are not easily surpassed, and would solicit a call• rom all intending purchasers; all work warranted; orders by mail or otherwise prompt- ly att nded to. N. CLUFF North Main Street,: . Seafb th. 619 THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY.—Joh Moses p riodical Pills—This invaluable medicine is unfaii4ng in tho cure of all those painful and dange ous diseases to which the female constitu- tion isubject. It moderates. all excess and re- moves alloberactions, and a speedy curemay be relied bit. To ma. riedladies, it is peculiar ly suited. It will, in a short time, bring on the monthly pe- riod with regularita . These pills should not be taken by Females daring the fitast three months of Preerancy, as they are sure to bring on mis- carriage, but at any other time they aro safe... In all eases of Nervous and Spinal Affections,. paint in the back and limbs, fatiguc on slight ex- ertion, palpitation of heart, hysteries, and whites, these pills will effect a cure when all other means have failed; and, although a powerful remddy, do not contain iron, calomel, antimony, or anything hurtful to the constitution. Full directions in the pamphlet around each package, which should be carefully preserved. Job Moses, New, York, Sole Proprietor. $1 00 and 121 cents for postage enclosed to Noethrop & Lyman, To- ronto, Ont., general agents for the Dominion will insure a bottle containing over 50 pills by retu n mail. Sold in Seaforth by Hielmon & Blea ;dell, J. S. Roberts, and R. Ltunsden. 197 _ _ _ _ 'OTHICITY1 THOMAS' EMOELSIORECLEOTRIO OIL—WORTH TEN TIMES ITS "WEIGHT IN GOL .—Paiu cannot stand where it Is used. It is the cheapest medicine ever made. One dose cures combon sore throat. One bottle has eared bron- chitis. Fifty cents' worth has cured an old stand- ing cough. It positively cures catarrh, asthma, and Croup. Fifty cents' worth has cured crick in the back, and the same quantity lame back of 8 year' standing. The following are extracte from a few of the many letters that have been received from different parts of Canada, which, we think, should sufficiently satisfy the most skeptical: r. Collard, of Sparta, Ont., writee, "Send me 6 dozen Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, have sold all I had from you, and want more now; its cures are truly,won- derful." Wm. McGuire, of Franklin, writes, "I have sold all the agent left, it acts like a charm— it was slow at first, but takes splendid now." IL Cole, of Iona, writes, "Please forward 6 dozen Thomas'Eclectric Oil, I am nearly out, nothing equals it. It is highly recommended by those who have.used it." J. Bedford, Thamesville, writes, "Sed me at once a further supply of Eclectrie Oil, t have only one bottle left. I never saw any- thing sell so well and give such general satisfac- tion." J. Thompson, Woodward, writes, "Send me Some more Eclectrie Oil, I have sold entirely out- Nothing takeslike it." Miller & Reed, Ul- verton, P. Q., write, "The Eclectrie Oil is getting a great reputation here, and is daily called for. Send us a further supply without delay."Lemoyne, Gibb & 00., Buckingham, P. Q., writes, "Send us one gross of Eclectrie Oil. We find it to take well." Sold by all medicine dealers. Price 25 Cents. $. N. THOMAS, PHELPS, N Y. And NORTHROP & LYMAN, Toronto Ont., Sole Agents for the Dominion. NOTE.—Eoleotric— Selected? and Electrized. Sold in Seaforth by Hickson' & Bleasdell, J. S. Roberts and i. Lumsdet 521 EL THE GREAT SALE —TO— CONTINUE THIRTY DAYS LONGER AT Piles of Dry Goods still kit ,at Rogers'. Bargains in Every Department at Rogers'. The Whole Stoc. / to be Cleared Out at Rogers'. Dress Goods, Dress Goods, see the prices, at Rogers'. Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, price them, at Rogers'. All Buyers of Dry Goods kade_Happy at Rogers'. 1 THE GREAT SALE TO CONTINUE THIRTY DAYS LONG -- ER AT JOHN RI ' OGERS' SEAFORTH.- 1 • 'Ts MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. EMPORIUIVI. SCOTT BRPTHERSI PROPRIETORS. We take pleasure in announcing to our custom ers and the Trade in general that we are prepared to supply -' ID I 1\T 0 S AVD 0 GI- 1\T S At Lower Figures than ever, and will sell either for cash, time, or on the instalment system. $275 WILL BUY A GOOD NEW PIANO. $80 WILL BUY A NEW ORGAN. Second-hand Pianos and Organs taken in exchange for new ones, ankfull value allowed. Orders for tuning left with es Will be promptly attended to. SCOTT BROTHERS, Main Street, Seaforth.' N. B.—A good Corner Lot for sale on Market Street. THE SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT EMPORIUM. 0.0. WILLSON, PROPRIETOR. A FULL STOM OF PLOWS ON HAND, Consisting of the' Following Kinds: MASSEY'S NO. 13 THISTLE CUTTER PLOW, OLIVER'S NO. 40 CHILLED PLOW, HILL'S PATENT PLOW, NO. 2, MASSEY'S NO. '10 SOD PLOW, PORT PERRY AND TEESWATER GANG PLOWS. A Fitil Stock, of Straw .Cutters, Horse Bakes, Grain, Cmshers, Boot Cutters, and all Impleptents • belonying to the Business. • SEWING MACHINES, AS USUAL. 1 The Florence, Wanzer P, Raymond, Royal Singer, and other Machines, Sewing Machines Repaired on the Shortest Notice, and work warranted. Oils, Needles and Attachments always on hand, 0. C. WILLSON, Main Street, Seaforth. "THE CENTRAL GROCERY," CARDNO'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH. EXTRA VALUE 114 RAW AND REFINED SUGAR TEAS in Pia* Oreen and Japan. Prices Low to ! Suit the Times. COFFEES—FRESH GROUND AND PURE KAOKA. KAOKA. KAOKA. FAMILY GROCERIES) A VERY FULL STOOK. Quality caul Price are Riyht. Flour, Feed and Provilions Always in Stock. 122.0 0 IC _AN ID A- SS Full Lines in all the Departments. TeaSets in abundance. Tea and Dinner Sets, Toilet Sets. Glassware, any quantity. We hold one of the best stocks in Western Ontario. Call and be convinced.-- The Goods speak for themselves. ALL GOODS i)ELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE. LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH, '111-101R.MW'Z'S IMPROVED HORSE AND CATTLE FOOD TleURIFIES THE BLOOD, Removes °beta*. -L- tions in Water, Loosens the Hide, Relieve, Heaves and Influenza, Improves the Spiritare gives a fine glossy appearance to horsetavrhas they keep fatter and do their work with one. fourth less grain. Cattle fatten rapidly 'when tea with it, by assistirg in digestion. Cows tea ofuinely- fiwttehamosTeernpiteseapardin ealitte.esrthhteial 7loanese3, 01.1 fat abundantly, and grow more wool, while Its fattening results on pigs is truly stupreang. Farmers should not fail to feed it to animals they intend to exhibit at Fall Fairs. or sibs in all princigal places. PETER STEWART, HARLOCK General Agent fer WesternOntario. Hamilton Manufactory, 1 48 John Street, South. f M6 '7"--- 2-,,,---- --i- ----- — , --------_,_ B tUCEFIELD: BRIGGS BROTHERS 1 Tx AVING purchased the business cerrieeae el --L- by Mr. JI. E. BRIGGS for so many years, ate now preparel.,to do BOOT ND SHOE -MAKING 01 Every Description on the shortest noticeind most reasonable terms. • They -will nee nothing but the very best rat. terial, -and as to Bt and workmanehip they gale, antee satisfattion. By strict attention to husluess, givinta go& article, and fair aed reasonable Prices,theyhope to merit and receive a liberal *hare of public patronage. Their Shop will be mind in letetteninures building, D. McIntosh' s Veterinary Office, one door south of the post office. Give lie a trial. JOEL BRIGGS. 617 ' GEO. W. BRIGGS. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. TIIE partnership heretofore existing between Reel & Barton, as Manufacturers of Plows, Wagons, &e., has this day been dissolued by mutual consent. AB aceounts -due thefirm to be paid to Mr. Barton at once. either breath or note,who will pay all liabilities ef the true Dateat Seaforth this 19th day of daily, 1870. S. K. REID. SAMUEL BARTON. Witness—EDWARD CASH. • Air, R. BARTON will cariy on the business In -15-L-the same place, viz., that old and well kepwit • stand of G. Williamson's, on Goderich fltreek . and takes this opportunity of thanking his cus- tomers for past favors, hoping, by strict :Men- tion to business, even to merease the confidence reposed id the old rfi.rnr. Mill Pick Dressing Ira Brazing Specialties. SAMUEL BARTON. It/R. BARTON is a first-class tradesman, -1-7-1- strictly honest and of temperate habits, bas had a large experiertee and extended opportuni- ties, and I therefore hope that Mr. Barton -my receive that patronage which itis talents end abilities justly merit. S. LIMED. ,607 A LONG WANT SUPPLIED. THE IMPROVED STAR WASHER. MB. THOMAS D. O'CONNOR, having pun, claased the sole r'ght for the sale of this ex- cellent Washer in the Toe nships of Tuckersmith and McKillop, is now prepared to fill allorders on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms. The Star Washer is one of the -best in ,• the market, and is pronounced by thoae WhO IWO used it to be the acme of perfection, doing het- - ter work in lese time than any other machine. Those who may wish. to give the Star Washers thorough test before purchasing can hive the opportunity of doing so. 'THOS. D O'CONNOR, 't Seaforth, Ontario N. B.—Two good smart, pushing men wanted t o act as Agents for the sale of this machine.600 I CENTRE HURON. • SIR R. J. CARTWRIGHT A DDRESSED a large number of his eonstitu- '' ents itt Cardsso'sHall on Tuesday evening I -last on the important questions of the day. But, I the Hon. gentleman not having touched uponthe all important subject of Phogtographya0alder ' would beg to address Sir Richard's constituents and tle people of Huron gentraliy on that point. He is to the front, as usual, supplying his pat- rons with Photographs and Ambrotypt3s, well taken and of beautiful finish. Old Pictures copied and enlarged to perfection. ,Children's Pictures taken in a roanner that will make mothers &WU with delight. Give the "People's Popular Gal- lery " a trial and be happy. No "cheap trash" turned oat. Prices as low as good work can be done for. ANDREW CALDER, Seaforth. ANCHOR LINE TTRITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS sail Every Saturday leom NEW YOB/ and GLA.SGOW (via Londonderry) and LONDON Direct. TICF-F.TS for Liverpool, Londonderry, Glos. now, and nil parts of Europe. Estes Below as any other first-class line. Prepaid Passage Certificates issued to persona wishing to bring out theirfriends. The Passengeraccommodationof AtchorLino Steamers are unsurpassed for elegem() and cote. fort. Apply to S. DICKSON, 593 At the Post Office, Senforth DRAYAGE. TEE undersigned having entered into co -part- nership, are prepared to meet the wants ot the Merchants of Seal -oral and others who nay require t'heir services as carriers to and fronitbe Railway freight sheds and elsewhere on Wet reasonable terms. Orders may be left at lose* Brownell's Grocery store, and will receive prompt - and careful attention. Seaforth, Aug. -30, 1878. TO gijj TO THE LADIES. MISS MACDONALD would intimate to -the -LT-A- ladies of Scafoith and vicinity, that she los open ed 0 -et a stock of Berlin and zephYr weolgt firtge ring yarn, slipper patterns, needles, card - boar d, tic., one door south of UT. McGateree conk* etionery.store, -where the will do her utmost. an pply the 'wants of thoselavoring herwithe call. Also plain sewing, stumping and halt dressing done at reasonable rates. 611 MISS MACDONALD- TO THE LADIES. Air RS. B EAViN, (formerly Miss %Mehl,* inl-v-Lannoitwe tplraeripactiseds. toGoaotatenfidt t alare:osra khrifework guarantee naintee d. She is aho prepared to give -10P o _.A.pprentiMeesawdaanintEedil.gg6' t Church, Seder*. much imp roved Chart of Mr. H. Howell. Boons,. next door to Canada Methodis or the newly inventedend 617 GRAIN MARKETS. THE subscriber has made arrangements for buyin g and shipping all kinds of good eleen merchan table grain at Hensali and Kippenfor another season, and is prepared to hata13 quantity that may be offered. The Men* price given for bright, heavy, properly cleaned barley. It will pay you to elean it well. 614 DAVID MeLENNAV. DRESSIVIAKING. MISS FERGUSON begs to inform the Leaks of Seaforth and 'vicinity that she has con men c ed the Dreesmaking business in the Loons over Mr. hult's Store. She will be ilad to exe- elate a ll orders entrusted.to her in the best pet' table manner. Satisfaetory fits guaranteed. Apprentices Wanted. Apply at (meet° 620 MISS FERGUSON. CHURCH PROPERTY FOR SALL THE Following Property, belonging tO th Seaforth Baptist Church, is offered ferule Cheap, viz.: 1 large box stove and pipes; t chandeliers; 35 seats, and other astiales. Tbe articles can be seen and all particegars Immo& on application to 681x4 B. N. BRETA, Statarit. The Earl and Tri The father of a la -broke had many good -ways persisted'in.fle opiniOn, wbieli, Its we was often very singul thought of an ingTai revent the complem , and this was to I - and thus under prete- hnferfectly, be worj 'own answers, Bet "ost ills, but by whAt h said. Among other set hsd lived with him served him with grea • ere" capacities, till at •coachman. This in ilabit of drinking, ro often desired he m my lord always answ john s iia). -excellent . Fay," replied th centimaiiy drunk, sire he may be turne said his lo with. me fwm ail a trifle of wages shot' John, however, .0 was driving from• - turned his lady in not ranch hurt, ye home she began to r "Ilere," says she,• - drunk, that he can has overturned the not -discharged he our necks.'? .44y," says my lo sick? Alas, I am. s • "X am complainin that he is drunk a me' “Ay," replied my has behaved very w proper ad-viee." My lady, ndin monstrate, went aw tlie earl, having ord presence, addessed these terms : "John have a regard for y you behave well yo • taken eare of inn ells ine you are ta see that you can h bed, and I will take proper advice.&' John., being thus • tiedto bed, wher • order, a large bis bead, another bet gala. sixteen -ounces bis tare., John f morning in a woful welt acquainted w oes ;and the reason made. Ile had no ; mit, for he would. r ten blisters than 1 lordship sent very f • to know how he congratulated.his ,covery, Whom he d' with water -gruel, a pally but an old w hi nurse. In about a wee stantly sent word lordship thought messenger, and sai • glad to hear the f him. When John. John," says his lo bout is over." - "Ali, my lord,'" s ask your lordshi promise never to • fatat again." "Ay, ay," replie right; nobody es. and if you should shall see it, though not complain ; and • you shall have ah and the same atten now." "Thank your ler I hope there wili. b “So (1.0 1," say' long as you perfo John, I will do fear." John then wit ed. the discipline that he never was again. Was -Some few years of December, all by the rumor dc)ubtful, thei m —of a hideous fig self nightly just principal barriers all beholders wit blance of a dem eyes and all. After a time, h pered that every terviewed" by t ena.der had ende minus his watch, -ables—a fact whi that the preten Only some Amin •-exorcisms 01 t those of the clerg Such at least the bureau of p rnatter was being by some dozen with the additi popular rumor of iniggested. - Suddenly a enrolled, who ha. during the who and said, quie .against orders to abouL fligoa So saying the forth, saddled hi ,search of the :taking with him 1-uarkr11"-8 short in Cossack han I American "Gan It was dark 1 the barrier, but light showed which seemed t< at his approach., voice : "Hallos there down with met • This Silliter • uttered, when t the speaker's ne taed demon fon his feet and ground. The Cessae foot, trussed hi • and started bac' utterly regardle ishraent that f the crowd that like a snowball. Mea.nwbile, t ing gone to bed just fallen aslec