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The Huron Expositor, 1886-07-09, Page 22 THE HU RON EXPOSITOR. 'SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SIGNA.LMAN'S STORY. CHAPTER I. (Concluded from lain week.) "Perhaps nothing perhaps every- thing," replied Miss Cleabyrn. "He has been seen and recognized. here, and every hour make:s it more dangerous for him to linger. He khows he can trust you. 1 ani sure of it too," he added, after a. moment's hesitation • "your very look justifies me in saying so much?' Ah! she knew what my poor stupid looks had revealed, months before, and speculated rightly that I would have been taken out and shot dead on the line, rather than have betrayed her +slightest confidence. I told her that I would do anything to assist her and the Captain too. "1 what way," I continued, do you—" "You must get him away in one of the carriages," she interrupted—" some carriage, which leaves here; for if he ventures to the station, he will certainly be arrested. You can, fcir the present, conceal him in your cottage, where, as I know, nobody lives but your mother and yourself. We leave all toyou.. He will come here to -morrow night. The rest is in your hands. These are all I can give you now," she continued. "What ready money we can command he will want; but in a short time you shall be properly rewarded." As she spoke, I saw her hands were busy under her 3 cloak, and in the next instant she laid on the desk before me a handsome gold watch and chain. "Miss Cleabyrn?" I gasped at last, "you. do not think—do not suppose for a moment to buy my aid! I am only too willing to give it. I shall be proud—' "They are yours !" she interrupted. " Watch for the Captain to -morrow night. Do not follow me. No; keep them! All we can do will be but triling to show our undying gratitude, if you aid us now." She opened the door as she said this, and in a moment was lost in the darkness of the night, leaving me standing with the watch and chain in my hand. CHAPTER II. I obeyed Miss Cleabyrn's injunction not to follow her, though I wished to re- store the watch - and chain she had left with me; but.I strained, my gaze in the direction she had taken. In the con- tinued bellowing of the wind and through the driving rain it was difficult to hear or see anything, even when close at hand; yet I fancied I could hear her footsteps as she reached the lane, which was at the foot of the railway bank, and could see her. Yes again I heard foot- steps; but surely they were not hers; and the vague, shadowy glimpse of a form I obtained was not Beatrice Clea- bryn, and—I might be confused by the rain ; but if not, there were two others. It was in vain to strain my sight- any lon er ; I could see and hear no more, so 1 returned to my duties; and in the morning I might almost have persuaded myself that all had been a dream but for the presence of the articles which Miss Cleabryn had left with me. I felt at liberty, and indeed felt bound. to take my mother into the secret, as her house would probably be the place of refuge for the Captain; but I did not tell her all that I had now said. She was not informed of what I well knew was the true reason for Miss Clealetyn seeking me out and intrustiug me with so dangerous a secret. The old lady, who was a -confirmed student of the newspaper, and had long Been interested in the fate and fortunes of the Captain, was glad to have the chance of being of service to him, and arranged at once where he should sleep. We had not much choice, our cottage being but of four rooms. My mate told me, when I went on duty, that it was rumored at the Cheq- ers that -Captain Laurenston was in the neighborhood for certain, and would be caught; worse luck 1 It _was impos- sible that he could get away, there was such a lot on the lookout for him. I re- turned Some indifferent answer, for, of course, I could not tell him how terribly I could have corroborated his tale. I could', however, and did, echo his last wish at leaving, that the officer might beat all his enemies. It was again a soaking wet night ; the wind. had gone down, so that the rain did not drive as on the previous day, and there was no violence in the down- pour, but it was steady and drenching enough. The usual passengers and good trains had passed, and. I grew nervous with expectancy. No idea had been given me as to when Captain Laurenston would make his appearance; but I could not helo thinking it would be about the same time as my visitor had comeeon the previous evening, and I was right. I took the precaution to turn my lamp down a little, so ai to diminish the light; for there was no knowing what eyes might be on the watch, and. I was standing at the entrance to my but, striving to pierce the darkness, when I was startled by two figures coming sud- denly before me. I knew them. They entered, and closed the door. "Thank heaven, you are safe so 'far, Oswald 1" exclaimed the lady — Miss Cleabyrn, of course—" and I know you can confide in our friend Waitress; so I trust you are out of the toils." "Yes," said the Captain turning to me and grasping my hand. 1 knew him by his voice and by Miss Cleabryn'a words; but had we not met casually I assuredly should not have recognized him. His glossy moustache and full whiskers were gone, while a light wig hid_ what was left of his dark curls. "1 knew I can trust him," he said; "1 knew it the first time I saw his face. . But leave me now, dearest; it will only be for a time, a short time, ere we meet again. Thank our friend Waitress and let us say farewell." Miss Cleabyrn offered her hand—there was such a queer thrill in my own veins as I touched it, such a recalling of past days 1 --and she said a few words ex- pressive of her gratitude. These were oats, few; but with her soft voice in my ears, and the sight of her now swimming , eyes before me, 1 would have dared any- thing in her service. She then threw her arms around the Captain's neck, and strove to frame a farewell, but broke down terribly, so that for a few minutes she was hysteri- cal, and I dreaded lest she might scream aloud, and thus give the alarm to any chance traveller, or, it midlit be, any concealed watcher. But she recovered. herself as she had broke down, dashed the tears from her eyesagave one pas- sionate kiss, and then` fled into the darkness. "My poor dear girl," said the Cap- tain, with some hesitation in his voice, as he gazed after her. "I feel that I ought to have 'gone with her, and yet I know it would have been nadness. We were traced here, Waitress, for all I know; the watch upon me has been very close." I told him how I fancied I had seen two persons when Miss Cleabyrn had left my box on the previous night. "Yes," he said, with a. smile; "1 joined her at the foot of the bank. But you must have good eyes." I explained that he misunderstood me; that I thought I had Seen two per- sons follow the lady, although, 'in such a storm and in the darkness, it was im- possible to be certain. He was a good deal disturbed at hearing this, being evidently at once convinced that my suspicions were well founded. - He had not been long in my hut, and ,we were talking about the best method of first concealing him -and then getting him away, when L, suddenly -stopped in my speech and listened at the door. " What is the Matter ?" asked Lauren- ston. "1 heard a step of some one walking' round the box,' I returned; "and I am sure -there is a man on the rails. No one has any business there at this time." In another instant a low whistle was heard. • "They mean mischief," I said; "you are caged.! These men are following you." The Captain turned pale, and thrust his hand into his breast. I guessed he had some weapon con- cealed there, so I exclaimed. "-That will not do !—Here! There is just one chance; Put on this coat and cap.' They were those left by my mate— "Quick !" I cried. "1 can hear them coming !—Now, sit down, and write anything in this book. Don't seem to shrink from—" A sharp rap at the door interrupted me. Before I eould answer it, the door was thrown open and I saw three men —strangers—before me. Another was standing at some distance, so that I could not see him distinctly. "Your name is Waitress," said the foremost sharply, and with a quick glance round the interior of the hut. " Weareinpursnit of a criminal, and have traced him to this spot. Have you seen any stranger here ?" I have not been here all the even- ing," I said; "but no one has been here except—Bill" I exclaimed to my supposed mate, "have you seen any fel- lowslanghig about here ?" . " Bill " turned half round; but the peak of his cap being drawn over his face, and the collar of his coat being turned up, as was natural on sueh a night, he was effectually disguised, especially as his appearance was, as I have described, so completely changed. He spoke with his pen in his mouth, and said: "About three hours ago there was a fellow at the gates that 1 didn't like the looks of." "We have seen our man, or he has been seen since then," returned the speaker. Then addressing those behind, - he said: "He may be hiding in those trucks," pointing to some on the other side of the line. At that moment a man was really heard to leap from one of the trucks and to hurry along the road. I knew who it was, and that it was, his duty to see to certain arrangements before the train came through which would pick them up. The man who was standing apart also heard the noise and called to the others • then, without another word, they al hurried to where the trucks were standing. "A near chance that," I said, turning to the Captain, but stopped ,in my speech, from the shock his changed appearance gave me. He was deathly pale. I _began to feel more uneasy in my new undertaking than I had hitherto been, especially when I heard another step approa.chieg and saw that same one bearing a light was coming to the hut. I thought it was a second search, and felt that we could scarcely, expect to re- peat our success. However, it was only Charley Pearse, the night -goods fore- man, who had come down to send the trucks off, and had crossed over to my box to tell me of a "rum go" he had hati with some queer -looking strangers, who had insisted on searching the trucks. "If they had been civil," said Charley, with a knowing wink and nod, evident- ly directed to my companion, "I might have told them something good: but they were preciously uncivil, talking to me as if I was a nigger or a convict, so I sent them to the Pike and Perch "— this was a beer house some two miles off—" and so you know, if any gent's in trouble and wants to clear out, now is the time." It was at once clear that Charley knew or pretty closely guessed what was afoot. The Captain looked anxiously at me. By a sudden inspiration I saw how to make a benefit of this new danger. "Charley," I exclaimed, "this is Cap- tain Laurenston, who thrashed' the Major. You know all about him, I am certain, for we have often talked about the affair." Charley nodded. If he does not get away to -night," I continued, "he will be caught, for there are spies about him everywhere." " Well, what is the Captain going to do ?" "You can help him, Charley," I said. "Your brother goes_ down with the night -goods, and I know his wife's brother is steward aboard the French packet. Get the Captain down with the goods and smuggle him aboard. Here! this will ma,ke it worth your while." As I said this, I drew out the watch and chain from my desk and pushed them toward Charley. His eyes sparkled, and I saw the business was as good as done. Charley made a feeble objection to taking such valuables, but there was no time for fencing of this kind, so he pick- ed the treasures up, and left, telling the Captain to go outside and wait under the signal, as dangerous eyes'might be upon the box. The Captain took his advice, after shaking my hand, and saying: But what are you going to have yourself, Waitress? Well, never mind, I will see to that; yoa know I will do so, I hope." One thing is quite certain," I re- plied, "that I would not rob Miss Glea- byrn of her valuables; if they were a hundred fold as valuable. Now, don't • argue, Captain; but go and wait where Charley tells you." With ahother clasp of my hand, he went; and I was more nervous than I ever remember to have been before in my life until the engine came and com- menced "shunting ;" and then it was actually worse. Every moment I fancied I could hear a struggle, and I thought the engine had never been half so long over its work. But it went away at last, and its puffing was till faintly heard in the distance when, without the.slightest warning, the door of my hut was thrown • open, and there were the strange men again. The leader exclaimed fiercely: "Now you, sir? where is the man who was here just now? We are up to your tricks. Where is he ?" "Hush !" said one of his companions, and whispered to him. "No proof !" he exclaimed, "the scoundrels are all in league together. A woman with a man was seen coming to- ward this box, and where are -they? We will have them, and you, too, Mr. Sipignnu. almsap, if you attempt any tricks Io . - I could see that half measures or timid words would not do so I boldly—in ap- pearance at any rate, although I was a good deal frightened—defied him. I told him pointblank that if I did know, or could know, where the persons he wanted were, I should not tell him. This conduct was the best I could have adopted; the party were.convinced I knew nothing of the fugitive, and so he went away. But after they were gone, I felt horribly nervous; it had been so near a thing that I would not have pass- ed through the same excitement again for any money. Charley and his friends were true to their trust. This was greatly to their credit, as there was a large reward out, which they could have earned by a few words; and they had not been in love with the Captain's sweetheart, as I had, been. Charley brought me a note on the next day, written by the Captain on board the. French boat, and on the day following I got another from France; so Laurenston was safe. I took an early opportunity of seeing Miss Cleabyrn as she was walking near her home, when I told her how I had disposed of the watch and chain. She looked at me with her old smile, which I remembered so well—remembered then r—why, I have not forgotten it now !—and said I must have my own way, but she would try to find a mode Of conciliating even my disinterested- ness, and she did so. I heard *nothing for some few weeks of any of the parties in the affair which had been so exciting to me, indeed, Miss Cleabyrn must have left home directly after the interview I have just spoken of, for I never saw her again—not for years, at any rate. But I had a letter from her, a thing I had never dreamed would happen to me. It was dated from Boulogne, where she had arrived, she said, the previous day; and after thank ing me for my services, and saying that Messrs. Primer, her solicitors, had in- structions to write to me, the letter was signed—I could hardly believe my eyes! —Oswald Laurenston and Beatrice Laurenston ! So the secretIwas out !— they were smarried. When I recalled the little scene in my hut, her passionate, unrestrained fare- well, I felt that I ought to have known it then; but, if I may indulge in a pnilosophical reflection, I would say that all through life you are always looking back and blaming yourself for not hav- ing seen more plainly things which were passing before your eyes. Well, this was nearly the end of my adventure with Captain Laurenston; yet one or two incidents which remain to be told were perhaps as important to me as any that had gone before. There was at the end of our lane a cottage, somewhat larger than its neighbors, with quite a •nice piece of ground at- tached; a great deal superior, indeed, to the others. To my amazement, Messrs. Primer, of Lincoln's inn sent down a Clerk with the title deeds of this house and land, which was actually presented to me as from Captain Lauren- ston. It made My fortune, I may say. I was married to Patty within six months, and with her I have been thoroughly happy. But it was many a year before I told her as much as I have written here. The Captain and his wife must have had excellent information from some one in the neighborhood of what went on— which was easy enough, as they were on friendly terms with old Mr. Cleabyrn— for they sent Patty a beautiful silk dress and an amethyst brooch as wedding presents. After a good many years they return- ed to England, when Major Starley— who had been forced to resign—was dead, and the affair •had blown over. They lived a long way off, however. and I only saw them once or twice. When I met Mrs. Laurenston, leaning on her husband's arm, or saw her riding in the pony Carriage with some of her six pretty children, why, I laughed: But once I could not have laughed. THE END. The British Crowns. • The British crown is not the property of Queen Victoria, but of the nation. All the crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London. The room in which they are kept is a ground -floor apart- ment, with sombre stone walls eight feet in thickness. • It is small, and in its centre stands a huge, iron -barred cage, oblong in shape, and rising nearly to the ceiling. Within this cage is a stand, terrace -topped, and covered with velvet which was at one time white. At the extreme toie is the crown made for Vic- toria. Bellew it, on one side, is the crown of the Prince of Wales, and on the other that of the last et' the Stuarts, the four Georges, and. William IV. One crown had served very well for all of these men,' but when, in 1837, the royal headgear had to be put upon a woman's head, it Wks of course mach too large, and a neW one had to be made. Be- sides the crowns, there are in the collec- tion the royal wand, a solid gold stick three feet seven inches in length; the royal communion service, three large fonts all of splid gold, out of which the royal children are baptised; besides numerous other . valuable presents that have in times past been presented to the State by friendly sovereigns. The entire collection is valued at $15,000,000, rnuch Of which sum is represented in the rare stones that grace the crowns -and sceptre, the famous Kohinoor, the second largest diamond ha the world, being one of them. —Philadelphia Press. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. A GREAT BARGAIN.— Will be sold cheap .L-1 140 acme of good land, heavily timbered, chiefly maple, some Hemlock and Cedar, never failing stream through it. Three miles from Allanford station, township of Amabel, County f Bruce. Apply to box 284, Stratford, or Ex - rooms:. Office. 893-tf 150 t 19 ACREFaAnRdMhaiFfOoRf 1813;AiLnEt.h—eFort sanle . cession of Turnberryt about two miles from Wingham, and one and one-half miles from Blue - vale. Ninety acres under cultivation, well fenced and drained, with good buildings and other conveniences, will be sold cheap. Apply to ALEX. ROSS, Bluevale P. 0. 924t1 ix.GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, La 18, Concession 6, Hay,containing 100 acres, of which aboute60 are cleared, fenced and under - drained and partly free from sturnpe, the bal- ance is hardwood bush. There are good build- ings and small orchard and plenty of good water This is a good farm and will be sold on reason- able terms. For particulars apply to JOHN GORBY, on the premises, or Hensall P. 0. 952 VARM FOR Sale.—For sale in the township of Hibbert, 150 acres being lots 29, and the west half of 28, in the 8th concession, it is free from stunips and in A high state of cultivation, with a log house and good outbuildinge. There is an everlasting spring creek running through the farm. It will be sold together or separately on easy terms. For further particulars address the proprietor on the premises or to Seaforth Postonice. WM. EBEB.HART, Proprietor. 953-tf FARM FOR SALE.—The Subscriber offers for sale his splendid farm of 100 acres'being Lot 44, Concession 2, Tuckersmith. Good new story and half frame house, 2 acres splendid orchard, good buildings, 85 acres free from stuinps, 15 acres in fall ;heat. The whole under good cultivation, and Well underdrained, live spring on the farm and has good wells. Close to churches and schools. Three and one-half , miles from the town of Clinton, 5 from Seaforth. Will bezsold on reasonable terms. HUGH Mc - DONALD, on the premises, or Clinton 1'. 0. 930tf FARMS FOR SALE.— That valuable farm being North half of Lot 29, Concession 6, Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and outbuildings, frame house, good bearing orchard, good wells, &c. Also that valuable farni being South half of Lot 28, Concession 5, Morris, on which there is a good new frame house and good frame barn. Both of those farms are adjoining the village of Brussels, and are in every respect first-class farms. Terms easy, and which will be made known on application to E. E. WADE, or PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963 FARM IN MORRIS FOR SALE.—A very valu- able farm for Sale, being south half of Lot 6, Concession 3, Morris, containing 100 acres; there are shout 80 acres cleared and free from stumps. The soil is a fine clay loam and well fenced and watered. There is a good bank barn with stables underneath and a good frame house, thebuildings are nearly new, and there is a first- class orchard. There is a good bush with plenty of rail timber. The farm is one mile from school, five miles from Wingham, and two and a half from Bergrave station. Good graVel roads lead- ing from the place. The Farm will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or Belgrave P.O., WM. HANNAH. ' 957 FARM IN HULLETT FOR. SALE.—For sale, Let 6, Concessiee 14, Hullett, containing 158 acres about 100 acres cleared, free from stumps, underdrained, well fenced and in a high state of cultivation. The balance is well tiiiiber ed with hardwood, cedar and black ash. There is a good stone house and good frame outbuild- ings. There is a splendidorrhard, and abun- dance of living water. It is within four miles of the flourishing village of Blyth, and good gravel roads leading to all the surrounding towns. It is convenient to , schools, churches, Postoffice, &c, also Lot 7, on the same Conces- sion, containing 157 acres. The two farms will be sold together or separately on terms to suit purchasers GEO. WATT, Harlock.. 944 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 25, Conces- sion ,5,1‘4,c1Cillop, containing 100 acres, near- ly all cleared, well fenced and underdrained, and in a first-class state of cultivation. • There is a stone house, bank barn and other necessary buildings all in first-class condition. Also an orchard of bearing trees, and the river Maitland runs through a corner of the farm but there is no waste land. It is a. first-class farm either for stock orgrain, and is -Within two miles of the town of Seaforth on the northern gravel road. Apply on the premises or to SeaforthP. 0. HUGH J. GRIEVE. 91-1-tf FOR SALE.—For sale in the thriving village of Hensall at a great bargain, that valuable property situated on the west side of Brooke street, consisting of a good new frame dwelling 18x26 feet, and well finished throughout, with good well and stable on the premises. Reason for selling is that the undersigned intends leaving the village about the end of the year. Possession can be given at anytime within a weeks notice. Terms of Sale.—Very liberal. For full particu- lars apply to D. MOWBRAY, Mason and Con- tractor, Hensall P. 0. 0()5 • FARM IN MORRIS FOR. SALE.—For ale, North -half Lot 22, Concession 7, M ris, containing 100 acres, about 70 of which are el ar- ed, and partly cleared from stumps, well fen ed and in a good state of cultivation. The woad I land contains considerable cedar. There is a good frame house and bank barn with stabling undernelith and other necessary outbuildings, a good orchard and plenty of spring water. It is within three quarters of a mile from school, and only three miles from the flourishing village of Brussels. This farm will be sold cheap. Apply On the premises or Brussels P. 0. HOU SIMON FORSYTHE, Proprietor. GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 1, Concession 8, Tuckersmith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which are cleared, free from stumps, underdrained, in a high state of cultiva- tion and well fenced. There is a comfortable log house and a large bank barn with stabling underneath. Also a young orchard and good well. -The land is all dry and of the best quality. It is ,conveniently situated to Seaforth and Kippen stations, with good gravel roads leading to each place. For further partiCulars address the Proprietor, Egniondville P. 0., or apply at the Egmondville mills. JAMES KYLE, Pro- prietor. 904-tf GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Hingston, the executors offer the following vary valuable lands for sale. First—North half of Lot 30„ Concession 5, township of Morris, .con- taining 90 acres. Oii this lot is erected a good frame barn with stone foundation, good orchard, well and pump. Nearly all cleared, .and is on the gravel road closely adjoining the village of Bruesels. This farm is a valuable one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to THOS. KELLY, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SMITH, Maple Lodge 0., Middlesex County. 868 TWO HUNDTtO ACRE FARM FOR SALE.— For sale, Lot No. 11, on the 14th and 15th concessions of Grey, containing 200 acres, 150 of which are cleared and in a good state of cultiva- tipn. The remainder is, good hardwood bush. There is a never failing creek running through the farm. There is a good frame barn 40 by 60 feet, good log house and good bearing orchard. It is six miles from Brussels, and three from Walton'with good gravel road leading to each place. There is a school on the next Lot. Price, $7,700. This is an excellent- stock and grain farm and is offered very cheap. For further particulars apply to the Proprietor on the prem- ises or to Walton P. 0.—ADAM DOUGLASe. 966 SPLENDID 200 ACRE FARM FOR SALE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GREY.—Sealed offers addressed to the undersigeed, will be received - up to July 1st, A. D. 1886, for the purchase of that first-class fa.nn, being composed of Lots 11 and 12 in the 16th Concession of the township of Grey, County of Huron, comprising 200 acres, of which about 115 acres are cieared and in a good state of cultivation, the balance being Well tim- bered. There is on the premises a good frame barn 60x50 feet and a hewed log clapboard house and outbuildings Fences are in good repair. A tine orchard of young trees just coming into bearing. A good well and a never failing spring creek. Although this is a most desirable prop- erty, intending purchasers can view the property and obtain any further information with regard to it on application to the tenant on the premises Possession wll be given on October 16th, 1686. The highest or any offer not necessarily accept- ed; Address offers to ROBERT THOMPSON, Roseville P. 0., Ont. Roseville, Ont., November 0, 1885. 93741 . CHARaSWORTH & .BROWNELL, -WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, One Door North of Seaforth Post Office. Owing to our large and increasing trade, we found our late premises far too small,rger store.andwwere compelled through the pressure of business to move to a much la We are more than thankful for the past liberal patronage, and trust by fair and honest dealing to still increase our business. Teas jobbed by the Caddie and half Chest, at wholesale prices. New Crop Teas in store and arriving, consisting of Younge,Hyson, Gunpowder, Japans and Blacks. • New Season Fruits 'in abun,dance, 100 boxes Morrancl's New Valentia Raisins, London Layers, Black Basket, New Currants, Figs, and as usual a large stock of Sugars, Syrup and Molasses. Fine Coffees, Green, Roasted and Ground. Pure Spices in full variety. A lull stock of Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Salt Water Fish, Whitefish and Trout. Full Line of General Groceries, second to none in the market. A new and complete stock of Crockery and Glassware just to hand and will, be opened out this week N. B.—Farmers will please remember the job Teas and General Groceries at wholesale prices in quantities. CHARLESWORTH &. BROWNELL. ONE DOOR NORTH OF SEAFORTH POST OFFICE. Inampnse Clearing Sale of Dry Goods, Millinery and Groceries —AT— J. M cL OUG RL I N 'S, The Bargain House of Seaforth. All goods reduced to prices that must effect a speedy clearance of the entire stock. • The public are invited to call and get genuine Bargains, as the same chance seldom occurs to secure such value. Remember, the whole stock of NOV and Choice Dry Goods, Millinery and Groceries, is to be rushed off. /Or Butter and Eggs taken at cash prices only. J. McLoughlin, Whitney's Block, Seaforth. NEW GOODS !NEW STYLES! FOR SPRING AND SUMMER, AT CAMPBELL & BRIGHT'S, They have just opened up a complete assortment of New Choice Suitings at their Establishment in Seaforth, where Gents' can procure a complete outfit from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot. Call and see Mir new Suitings nothing like them in town. We have gone to considerable pains to procure choice Pantings, and our customers will find the very thing desirable. Come and see our new Hats they beat everything. A full Stock of White and Fancy Shirts, also Underwear, Gloves, &c., &c. CAMPBELL & BRIGHT. J. L. SMITH, SEAFORTH Staple and Fancy Dry Goods House. Stock in each Department Replete with Reliable and Use- ful Goods. Repeated orders of Ginghams at low prices. Prints in great profusion. White Lawns, Printed Muslins, American Printed Lawns—just the thing for warm weather. Those goods enumerated, and all in stock, are marked close, and we are prepared to give everybody solid value. Comes and see us. Good Butter and Eggs taken same as cash. J. L. SMITH, SEAFORTH, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, One Door South of Mrs. J. Kidd's Hardware. FRUITS: FRUITS. • Fresh Strawberries every day in the week except Sunday, and plenty of good cheap Sugars to Isweeten them, FRUIT JARS—A large quantity of Pints, Quarts and Half Gallons. Parties buying berries by the case will be furnished here as cheap as any other house in the trade. Gooseberries and Cherries always on hand in season. Remember that the Seaforth Tea Store is still the place to buy your TEAS; which are both cheap and good, and of every variety. GOODS DELIVERED ALL OVER TOWN. A. G. AULT, Seaforth. JULY 9, j886. • WROXETERjj Alexander L. Gibson Begs to announce to the public that he hag menced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY And that he will be prepared to give gem ese in FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, • UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, Winn% And Varieties in STOCKING YARNS. Custom C rrarodin utpg t, lySPAilittnetledgant:. PUIN Parties from a distance will, as far as peace have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, Wig' he has ,put the Mill into Good lirop:oprioreetore: and employs none but Efficient Workmen, REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILit Al1 Work is Warranted. ALEX. L. GIBSON, - -- — 815.00 WILL BUY YOU AN American Solid Siker ATCI-1, —AT— Purvis & Milks' JEWELLERY STU, OPPOSITE THE Commercial Hotel, REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Agents for the Light Running Home Sewing Machine. F9r Wall Paper, Window Shades, Carpet Felt, Building Papers, 8m, —GO TO— IC. W. PAPST, SEAFORTH. The largest variety and the lowest prices in the County. Also Baby Carriages :from $3 up at Papsfs Bookstore. Save 20 Per Cent. (836— SEMI -CENTENNIAL ---1888, YEAR OF THE Gore District Fire ins. Ca, Conducted both on Cash and Mutual HON. JAMES YOUNG, M. P. P., - President. ADAM WARNOCK, Esq., - Vice -Presidents R. S. STRONG, Esq., - Managing Director, 111.1 -IM G -ORE Enters upon its FIFTIETH YEAR much strOge and more prosperous than at any predoie period, having 6218,896 of Assets and pree4iss4 NO LIABILITY, except a re -insurance 'reserve of 800,000. There are :620,000 deposited 141 the Ontario Government, and over $90,000 in mortgages, debenteres and cash, immedialts/ available to meet losses. Mutual policy holders in the Gore save 20 per cent. with undoubte,d security. For furthefill' ticulars apply to the HEAD OFFICE, GALT, Or to JAMES WATSON, Agent for Seafofth and vicinity. 90I A i1 p_a_TNT I‘TO —OF— ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS( A. STRONG, Seaforth, Agent GREAT REDUCTION IN PASSAGE Rall Cabin rates from Hallfax to Liverpool and ihrP,,, donderry, e50, e63, and 673, according to Paws° of stateroom. Children under 12 years, half We; under 1, free, Servante in Cabin, $50, InFir; mediate, $35; Steerage, 613. From Liverpooh, Londonderry to Halifax: Cabin, 643, 878.76 SM $94.50; Intermediate, 635; Steerage, 33 turn Tickets from Halifax to LondondellYeas' Liverpool and back to Halifax • Cabin, 6100,W7 and 8143; Intermediate, 370; Steerage, 06. el; Money Loaned and Real Estate Bo -e and Sold as Usual. INSURANCE. I represent several of the best ilatthralice Dr° panies in the world. tar Office—Market Street, Seaforth. 862 A. MON juLY 1.88$L What ta Believe. - 'From. the Christian Werld.1 has no joy who has no tnist ! The greatest faith brings greatest plea And I believe because I must And aenild believe in perfet Inwlsure Therefore I send To you, my friend, This key to open mines of treasur .; Whatever else your haenis restraie, tel faith be free, and trust remain. - Believe in summer s sun and shade, Although to -day the snow b -e Expect glad voices in the glade, Though new the winds alone are Have eyes to see Hew fair things he; Let Hope, not Fear, prove most en th And skies that shine viill ottenest be Stretched lovingly o'er thine, and the Have loyal faith in all thy kin, Believe the best of eine anoth r One Father's heart takes all men in, Be not suspicious of thy brother. If one deceive Why disbelieve The rest, and eo all kindness smother Who the most looks for love will {Ind 3Iost certainly that hearts are kind. Regard the age with hopeful thought, Not it, but thou thyself are debtor ; Behold what wonders have been wronee Believe the world is getting better. oh, be thou brave To help, and sae, And free men's hands from everv Yet know that cheery hopefulness Is the great factor itt success_ Above all tbings itt God believe, And in His love that la.sts forever ; So changeful friend thee heart to ,,rt% t —IS He wbo will forsake thee never. In shine or shower His blessings dower The souls that trust with strong euth Believe, believe, for faith is hest, Believeeand find unbroken rest. —Menneaia Fare. Gaieties. --Art Patron—" I should Iikel that picture. What is it supii represent ?" Artist—" Luther the bull." A. P.—" Well, I :see and the burning, but whers. cattle?" —An says the old sal the " last straw that breaks thei back" is an absurdity, for an legs always give wa.y long bei back, and a camel lies down Avii l°d riea—ttaelndh.rarnidPansoYthe other evenme one across th i] quote the familiar phrase : Il shesrhinegremath0rsted.0tmhat seahyainat8 poses," and turning to a siste dloildeilrm'.tbrhoat:eer tes aJasninglne e verwordma°kf tiests —Wife—John, dear, not auil laa call upon us unless he is intol Husband—No, iny dear, he James remirLds me of the moon. Reminds you of the moon ? —Yes, dear; he never gets roi ileISAfilille..st youth asked eit ee citi rant : What have you gotr everything," was the reply. everything? Well, give me a that." "Certainly. Hash r" the A,v,as0iterihe missis to be ehr said the gardener to th " Yis ; and in litigant stoyle, tos goin' for to have a dhress thray long, and four pall -bearers ter k —"Why, Franky," exclaima er at the summer boarding -hos never knew you to ask for piece of,pie at home." "1 knew no use,' said Franky, as he pi with his pie -eating. —Things look dim to old folk need to have some young eyes al to let 'em know the world the SA used to be. —As I like to see a young has something old about him, to sean old man in whom there something of the youth. —There is the _common sensc s kind that, when its lavished a: are not reciprocated, apparently yuopuntgbeer sister.elairnand makes toes —During courtship a plan tention to his lady -love; after he has ali he can do to pay the 1 the attention business falls in to s the Senate. aa id in his special nit h ----A model wife.--" She neve a solitary thing. Let a eat die house, and the first thing ye iMaryjertZ: nc would have a set of f rd begin to find mie pies on Nell—" Why, mara sky ie just as blue to -day as it terday." Marnma—"Well,why it be, wouidn' a hint. It was getting very p et wwash,"—She didn't mean it, but he t rained"What of that?" oulass suddenly the gas brightened I much. "Why, what caused t ‘ hood IS go?n:gvetorYbboedd,yh " atusetven em—neAtofa"thehopnait'ivaets ahasdumbeemet to nose, he sounded a cheerful hi dYtaSermonnani aunden ebgtbl ay deN vvfiaYears1 styb aboutnogf stol Sitdgraspl , at hri. would_ not kindly use his handl with a perspiring palm, she ast antiy ; and, applying the artic "Oh, yes, mann !" said Haysee shook the chandelier. " thought tanjdt it w--aAs poPriblater. rorinhishtrtowapsrea the reply ; " it is a mere mattei th tgiveSrsoodei yeat 0i. e, igrol e My sermons have never kept five -minutes." Ah said 'that, themis the reason why keep other people awake, eithe The Wooden T9oth The toothpick, in its vario has beceme one of the adjunhas ization. It seems like an thing, of little value; but the of little things is finely portr facts which a wooden toothpi facturer has given to a "1 Porter: We began to mak toothpieks fifteen years ago, another company now shares sale trade, we were the sole nrers of the article for ten a' have a white -wood pick made d a hardwood kind made 1 he picks are all made in turnber of that state supply teieal. Sometimes we flavor with cinnamon or wintergrce dhes the trade amount to picks? Well, I should say a eases a year, 1,000 of which a to Europe and Mexico. A 100 boxes, and each box has 2 A), you see, there's ' billions;