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The Huron Expositor, 1888-01-06, Page 2.••••• * 2 • • •••• •••• L4 THE HaRON EXPOSITOR.' •JANUARY 6, .1888. •••••• • •••,. ' ACROSS HER PATE I3Y ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER XXVI. (Continued from last week.) - He left the house, called a hansom, and drove at once to the premises of the Messrs. Bretton. The day was near its close, but fortunately press of business had kept the principals later than their wont. They were all courtesy, of course, to their distinguished caller, and more than willing to impart what information they possessed regarding the author of "Nemesis." It was meagre enough. "The MS. was submitted to us with no name attaehed, but simply sai initial letter and an address, Sir Adrian,' said Mr. George Bretton, keenly watching his listener's face. "A glance at the first few pages convinced us that it was the production of genius. We wrote to the author, offering to purchase copy- right, but were answered to the effect that the lady preferred to publish on her own account.' "The author is a lady, then ?" said Sir Adrian. Yes, and one certain to come to the front rank as a writer, 'Nemesis' has already brought her into repute. In spite of its appearance at this somewhat awkward season of the year—the read- ing public being at present on the wing —the first edition is nearly exhausted. There has been no success like_ it since the publication of a novel four years ago, which probably you will remember with- out more explicit reference." Sir Adrian bowed; understanding the publisher's reticence. "I have reason to believe, Mr. Bret- ton," he said calmly, That 'Nemesis is from the pen of my wife Lady Se- verne, whom I am now seeking. You will be good enough to regard my com- munication as strictly private. Now, will you furnish me with the address you spoke of ?" "Certainly," said the publisher. "The initial given was 0 —the address, Dunire, Alvalloch, Scotland. You can •remember it, I presume. I need not note it down." "No; a thousand thanks. Good afternoon." Is it necessary to say that - Sir Adrian Severne left London by the night mail for Scotland? CHAPTER XXVII. MY WIFE. • , Late on the evening of the following day Sir Adrian Severne arrived at Al- valloch. He had reached the market town too late for the afternoon coach, and hired a trap from the Station Hotel. The driver, a pleasant -faced, civil -spoken young man, seemed incliised to be com- municative about the district through which they rapidly passed, but the gen- tleman did not encourage him. How- ever, when they were coming near Al- valloch, he awoke out of his reverie, or laid aside his ctisinclination to enter into conversation.-- " You appear to be well acquainted with the district," he said, in is deep, musical voice; " and I presume, will be able to tell me something about the estate of Dunire, and its present occu- pier ?" "Oh, ay, sir," replied the man, de- lighted to find his companion interested at last. That's Laird 'Ogilvie's place -on the ither side o' the loch. Ye'll be a Stranger tae thae pait.ts, an' *lima hae heard the story o' the rinawa' dochter o' Dunire. She geed awa' tae Lan -non wi' some man, an' for mony a year efter it there was dool an' wae in Dunire.- The auld ledcly deed no' tang efter'd, !IMP then the Laird lost his wuts, some folks say, though I dinna think he ever was thatiatir gene. Hooever that may be, he lived his lane at Dunire for I'se war - rand thirty year, an' no mony folk eics cep'in his twa auld servants ever saw his face; but Dunire 's a changed place sin' Miss Ogilvie 'cam' hame." In the darkness—great beads cif per- spiration stood on Sir Adrian's brow— and his voice was somewhat unsteady when he spoke. What Miss Ogilvie ?" -- Highly pleased to find his story being relished, the young man continued— "His granddochter, Miss Marjorie's bairn. She had dee'd in Lunnon, ae' her man tae, so 'laterally enough her ae bairn thocht on her mither's hame. So she cam', about two. year sin' syne—ay, list three year the noo. It was an awfu' speakin' at the time, but it 's an auld story in the kin try -side noo. There 's the lichts o' Dunire, sir, see, blinkin' doon arnaeg the trees." They were rapidly descending a steep incline straight upon Alvalloch, and had an uninterrupted view of the loch and its opposite shore. The night had been dark and threat- ening, but now, through a rift in the flying clouds, the moon shone out bril- liantly upon the heaving bosome of the loch. Rising from its nest of birch and pine, the grey tower of Dunire could be plainly seen, and the steady lights burn- ing in the;lower windows were sugges- tive of warmth and comfort within. Sir Adrian spoke never a word. His eyes elave to the house, his heart picturing his darling within its walls. It required all his iron will to keep down the mad impulse to flee to it at once, forgetting the lateness Of the hour and the alarm his undreamed-of presence would cause its inmates. "Here we are, sir ; this is the 'Cor- bie,' " said the man, recalling him to consciousness of what was passing around him. ,'Jean Mackenzie '8 no sleepin' yet, for there's a licht in the kitchen windy." A loud and peremptory knock at the barred door of the hostelry brought Mrs. Mackenzie out in a great consternation. But when she discovered it was only a. late traveler seeking accommodation she recovered herself, and hastened to assure him she could provide for all his wants. Sir Adrian slipped a five -pound note • I'll no stan' claverin'. What time '11 I cry tete ye i' the mornin' ?" "I want my breakfast at nine, if you please," returned the traveler. "Good- night. There is my name.' Mrs. Maekensie took the card from his hand, bade him a respectful Igood-night, and with -drew to the kitchen._ When she read the words "Sir Adrian Se- verne "on the card, her flutter of ner- vous excitement increased. It was not often that a member of Her Majesty's Government condescended to repose beneath the humble roof -tree of the "Corbie." Mrs. Mackenzie's bed -room Was direct- ly underneath that of her guest, and she heard him pacing the floor till far on in the morning. She was not surptised, thinking,, in her simplicity, that the affairs of the nation were of more im- portance to him than such a commonplace thing as sleep. At nine o'clock punctu- ally she carried in his breakfast -tray herself, and found him standing in the - window of the sitting -room, probably admiring the lovely view which attract- ed so many eyes. , "Quid mornin', sir—my lord, I mean," she said, somewhat confusedly. "If ye've never been in this kintryside afore ye'll think it a braw ease. Mony a body staunds tae admire the loch and bonnie Dunire. If ye hae an hoor or twa tae Sparc,- sir ---my lord, I mean—ye might dae waur than tak' a walk through Dun - ire. It's rale worth seem'." "Its proprietor admits strangers and, tourists to his policies ?" he said inquir- ingly. "Ay, sin' Miss Ogilvie cam' hame. It was wont to be a waefu' place—the gates locket nicht and day. But sin' she cam' she's made a new man o' the Laird, an' a new place o' Dunire. Ay, Alvalloch has richt reason tae bless the day Miss Ogil- vie cam' hame:" "She is his granddaughter, the man who drove me last night informed me,” said Sir Adrian, apparently willing to encourage Mrs. Mackenzie's gossiping tongue. , "Ay, she dam' hame three yr ago, and lived isere in thee very remiss, see, my lord, fbr three weeks, afore she geed up tae Dunire. She had tae come at the Laird by degrees, ye see, he was that wild whiles; but, my certie ! she's got- ten the better hide o' him noo. He's the Dunire o' ither days, an' he worships he very grund the bairn gangs upon." " Is she so young ?" queried Sir Adrian. " Oh, no, but I'm auld, sir—my lord," 'taid the good-hearted soul, her tears opping on her cheeks. j" She'll be near thirty noo, I'se warrant, but she's Marjorie's bairn tae the Laird, an' oor bairn her in Alvalloch. Maybe ye 9re no' acquaint wi' the ways o'kintry folk, my lord. We dinna staun' on mnckle ceremony. Miss Ogilvie never comes doon but she rins in tae the Corbie' for a crack at the kitchen fire. She's the yery sunshine o' us a', but whiles I hae seen a bit wistfu' look in her ecu, an' a peetifu' tremblin' o' her lips which gars me think she 's left her heart faur awa'. in Lunnon, though I hae never w hispert o' sic a thing to onybody afore. Wed, sir—my lord I '11 awa', begin' yer par- don for my :lang tongue., I used tae crack tae Miss Ogilvie just this way when she bade here but naebody heedg auld Jean Mackenzie's claverin'." Sir Adrian Severne did not linger long at the breakfast -table. Fifteen minetes, later Mrs. Mackenzie heard him leave the hose, and watching from the win- dow,, she saw that he took the direction of Dunire. , -He_ walked quickly, like a man who had an end in view. The wicket beside the great gates was open, and he passed through it without hesitation, and took his way quickly up the rwinding avenue, till the sudden curve brought hinl close to the house.; Then, indeed, he slackened his pace,and, standing bank among the trees, took al long, long look at the place which had' sheltered hs darling so long There waS no sign of neglect or decay now about Dunire, The , lawn was, smoothly shaven, and, though the walks about the house were carpeted with lovely I mossi, there were no Weeds, nor noxious graSses, nor fallen leaves to mar their neatness. The windows were open, the white blinds flapping, the delicate curtains swaying to and fro in the sweet summer wind. It was summer still at Dunire, for a late spring had kept it back, and as yet there was not one changing hue upon the trees. It was a haven of peace and rest to outward appearance—a biome where any might be content to live and die. Presengy the door opened, and two figures emerged out into the sunshine. I cannot describe t� you the look which dame upon the face of Sir Adrian Se- verne, but though a thousand impulses were bounding in his heart, he stood stitl—absoltitely still—not a muscle of his face moving. The figures stood a moment just out- side the door, as if to enjoy the warmth and joy of the sunshine. It was an ex- quisite, heart -touching picture. An old man, whose -stately figure was beginning to stoop sadly at the shoulders, but whose face, with its crown of silver locks, was beautiful in its unutterable content, in its saintly peace. He leaned upon the arm of a lady of youthful, graceful figure, whose face under the broad hat was one any painter might wish to study. It was the face of a woman who had a history—a sweet, tender, wistfei face, with lustrous grey eyes, and an exqui- site mouth. She wore a muslin gown, blue violets on a white ground, and she had a white shawl wound about her shoulders. That was the picture Adrian Severne's eyes looked upon that August morning at Dunire—thus he found his wife. Presently the figures moved from _the door, the lady guiding the old man's footsteps with tender care. "Where do we go to -day, my bairn?" he heard the old man say. "I think we will go away down to the len, grandfather, if you are able to into the driver's hand, whereat he scratched his head vigorously. "I've nae cheengo, sir," he -was begin- ning, but the liberal gentleman inter- rupted him. " I don't want any—keep it. Good- night, mid thanks," he said, and crossed the threshold of the "Corbie." The hostess, noticing the little incident, re- doubled her anxiety to attend to her traveler, but he said he wanted nothing but to be shown to a good bed -room, being much fatigued and anxious for a night's rest. I • Mrs. Mackenzie bustled ;up -stairs and ushered him into thesitting-room, which, though unknown , to him, his wife had occupied three years before. "I think yell find a'thing ye want, sir," she said. " Weel, gin ye be tired, walk so far,' she answered—every word distinctly audible to the figure conceal- ed among the trees. "I feel I wild and restless, and I like to watch the burn roaring in its rocky bed." "You have been writing too much, my bairn. You forget_ you have been lately so ill," said the old man, anxious- ly. "Oh, no, grandfather; it is only the shadow of the old sorrow lying—" The rest of the sentence Was lost to Adrian Severne, though hisl ear was strained to catch it. The next moment they we sight down one of the windin then Sir Adrian Severne eme his hiding•and went up to th the house. His knock was promptly answered by e lost to paths— ged from door of a neat and pleasant -mannered maid -ser- vant, who regarded him with some sur- prise. "Mr. and Miss Ogilvie have just gone out, sir," she said. "I wonder you did not meet them; but perhaps they went the other way. If you will come in, please, I'll ran after them; I can easily overtake them." • • " Thanks ; that will do very well," said Sir Adrian, and followed the girl into the house. She ushered him into a small room fitted up as a study. No need to won- der for whose use and benefit, for the writing -table was littered with manu- script. "Excuse me showing you in here, sire" said the girl, with a candour which would have amused a city domestic, "but the painters are in the drawing - room, and Miss Ogilvie will not permit any of us to meddle with her papers. That's why they are so untidy, sir.' "I understand," said Sir Adrian briefly. "It is Miss Ogilvie I wish to see, and alone, if you please." The girl nodded and disappeared. Then Sir Adrian, like a man in a dream, approached the writing -table and glanced over what lay upon it. • He reeognised the neat, legible handwriting be remem- bered well, but could not read a word. His heart was throbbing with the in- tense excitement of the moment, with the thought that in a few moments now he would hold his darling to his heart again. Those few moments of suspense seem- ed like centuries to Adrian Severne, but at last he; heard voices in the hall, and then a light footfall coming rapidly to- wards the study door. Presently it opened, and husband and wife were face to face again. Neither spoke nor moved for the space of a moment. Barbara's eyes were fixed upon her husband's face, and there was no mistaking what was written there. If ever the deep, passionate love of a man's heart was expressed upon man's face she saw it now. "Adrian, Adrian !" she cried like one awakening from a dream, and moved to him blindly, holding out pleading hands, as if fearing he would vanish from her sight. He took her to his heart, he folded his arms about her, as a man enfolds his dearest treasure, as if he would keep it there for evermore. Then there fell upon her ear two words, which, as they had been the. sweetest to her in the past, were sweet- est now. It was not a moment for noisy endear- ment; it was fitter far that his first word to her ghoul be the recognition of the sacred tie which had bound them in the past. " MY WIFE !" CHAPTER XXVIII. HOME. For :a time it was sufficient for Barbara Severne to iesst upon her husband's breast, to have once more the joy it was to.know herself beloved, to feel in the close pressure of the arms about her that she .was dear to him as of yore. But it could not last; there must be explanation given, there must be, on her part, fullest, freest confession made, freest confidence bestowed. So she lift- ed her head at -hist, and met the eyes 'whose stern gaze had haunted her through these weary years—one of the memories which proved the serpent's sting in her Paradise of rest. "Adrian," she said, her sweet voice trembling on the name, "I see nothing but hive in your face, when there should be jUst anger, just condemnation and contempt. What _does ittnean ? I left you to think of me what you willed, because I feared to own a long decep- tion. Let nee kneel down here at your feet and tell it all, and then plead for your forgiveness." " Hush any sweet wife," said -Adrian huskily. "There is no need ; I know all. I have been -seeking you night and day,- and I have found you at last—that is enough for the present." "It cannot be known to ycu, Adrian. You do not know that my brother, whose very existence I kept from you, faring—_--_-" "That was it, Barbara. You feared me without a cause, you doubted where there ought to have been perfect trust. In spite of all the proof I gave, my wife did not know that I loved her 80 de- votely, so entirely, that nothing could part us. What cared I for your rela- tives? What was it to me though they were the veriest black sheep in Christen -- (loin? You were pure, and true, and noble; that was enough for me," inter- rupted Adrian, with his hand upon her downcatit head, his eyes bent upon her in mournful tenderness. "How did you discover the truth? It was known only to one other, Adrian." "And that one other, finding himself nearing the end of a -wasted life, repent- ed of the evil of his ways, and made what amends he could before it was too late,' - returned Adrian. "In other words, Jasper Leigh—I can speak his - name calmly now, my darling, when I have you by my side—finding himself dying, sent for me, and told me the whole miserable story. We can forgive him now, my wife, because he has gone tO1 his account, and Inannot forget that it was through love of you he erred." "Can you forgive me, my husband ?" queried Barbara, with strange, wistful eagerness. "Is no blame for the un- worthy wife ?" You ask no assurance, Jae confession, --from me. Surely this is Heaven's own dealing with the sinner." "Nay, I also have need to be for- given, dear one," said Adrian, with a gleam of the sunny smile of yore. "I have taken to myself blame fot my hard dealings with you, my wife. Had I been less harsh, less suspicious—had I cherished more of the spirit of charity which hopeth all things—much suffering might have been spared to us both. Well, we have learnt our lesson, and, though it has been very bitter, its fruit will be sweet. And now this subject is to be laid aside at once and for ever. Lift your dear eyes to mine as you used to do in the old blissful days before the shadow fell. Let me hear you say you love me, that your heart is mine as truly as it was that morning when we took our vows in the church at Bassett." Barbara lifted her hands to her hus- hand's tall shoulders, her eyes dimi with happy tears. . "My husband, how I love you no weak words of mine can tell. You have raised me once more to the throne of your confidence and love, you will take me back to your hoine, to the life I shall so gladly, .thankfully share with you once more. I have been punished for (Continued on 3rd page.) RE4L ESTATE FOR SALE. BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—The uncle signed has a number of fine building Lets on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low prices.• For particulars apply to D. D. WILSON 908 OUSE AND LOT oFOR SALE.—For sale, that comfortable dwelling house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 35, Beattie and Stark's survey,) recently occupied , by Mrs. Joslyn. For particulars apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth. 997 FARM FOR SALE.—Lot 38, Concession 3, L. R. S., Tuckeramith ; 100 acres; good land, farm buildings and fences, good roads, con- venient to church, school, &c. Apply to F. HOLMESTED, Seaforth; or E. TURNER, Con- cession 2, H. R. S., Tuckersmith. 1043x3 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 35, Conces- sion 1, McKillop, containing 100 acres of excellent land ; one well-built brick house, with every convenience ;soft and hard water one good frame house, with good barns and out- buildings ; two wells, one never -failing; two good bearing orchards of choice fruit; two and a half miles from Seaforth. For particulars ap- ply to the proprietor on the premises. RALPH THOMPSON. 1043x8 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE —For sale, 100 acres being Lot 15 on the 13th eonce.esion of Grey, within half a mile of stores, postorfice, churches and school, and five miles from Brus- sels and Ethel, sixty acres 'cleared and in a good state of cultivation, a good orchard and neve; failing spring on the place and good timber. Ap ply to ISAAC CURRY, on the premises or (Jean - brook P. 0. 964x44.f. FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 31, Conces- sion 15, Grey, containing 100 acres, about 60 of which are cleared and the balance timeered with hardwood and black -ash and all un - culled. There are fair- buildings, good orcha d and plenty of water. There is a school on the next Lot It is alai convenient to railways and other facilities. Price very reasonable. Apply to ROBERT LIVINGSTONE, Moncrief P. 0. 1044x12 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE.—For sale Lot 14, Concession 16, containing 100 acres. ft is partly cleared, the. balance is well timbered ; a never -failing creek croeses the place, and it is well adapted for either farming ,or grazing. I will likewise sell forty acres, being east part of Lot 14, Concession 15 ; nearly all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. A good frame barn and a good stone stable underneath; --a never - failing well is also on the place. For further particulars apply to the proprietor on the place, or by letter to Craubrook P. 0 G. AVERY. 10234f FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 4, Conces- sion 12, Hullett, containing 100 acres, about 76 cleared and in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and undordrained. There arc two good frame hones, frame barns and stables, also o good orchards. There is a spring creek run- ning through the farm. It is convenient to schools and post office and is well situated for markets, it will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to Harlock p. b. WALTER HAN- NAH. 1032 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 34, Conces- sion 1, Usborne, county of Huron, situated on Lowden road, 11- miles from Hensall, and 3+ miles from Exeter, and containing 06 acres, 10 acres of which are in bush, and balance was char and in good condition when seeded down live! years ago, since which time it has been in grass. There are on the Farm about 5 acres of young bearing orchard, 100 evergreens, 3 never -failing wells, 2 good frame barns and a frame house. For terms apply to W. ELDER, Hensel', or the Proprietor. J. ELDER, Virden, Manitoba. 1035 -ti FARMS FOR. SALE.— That valuable farm being North half of Lot a), Concession 6, Morris, on which there is a good frame barn and outbuildings, frame house, good bearing orchard, good wells, &c. Also that valuable farm 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 fat -ins. Terms easy, and which will be made known on application to E. E. WADE, or PETER THOMSON, Brussels P. 0. 963 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE —For sale, Lot 20, Concession 12, containing 102 acres of which about 70 acres are cleared, nearly free from stumps, underdrained and well fenced The balance is well timbered -and unculled. There is a good, large frame house, log barn and frame stables. A good orchard and never -failing water. It is within one mile of the village .of Cranbrook, within six miles of Brussels and two miles of Ethel railway station, with good gravel roads leading to each place. It will be said cheap and on easy terms. Appls on the prem- ises or to Cranbrook P. 0. VALENTINE FOER- STER. 10224. 1, FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 22, on the ' and Concession of Stanley, containing 100 acres, over 80 cleared, and in a good state of cul- tivation; the balance is well timbered with hard- wood. There is a large brick house, good frame barna, sheds and stables, and all necessary build- ings. There is a good orchard, and two never - failing wells. It is within six miles of Clinton, eight from Seaforth; aid three from Brueefield, with good gravel road e leading to each place. School oonvenient. It will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply 'en Lot 24, Concession 3, Stanley, or to Brucefield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR,. 10014f. 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 6, township of Morris, con- taining 90 acres. On 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 Brussels. This farm is a valuable one, is well fenced and in a good state of cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Tums. KELLY, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., or JAMES SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0. Middlesex County. 868 SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot No. 8 on the 13th Concession of Stanley, and the North part of Lot 7 on the same Con- cession, containing 162 acres, of which about 130 are cleared, free from stumps, underdrained and in a high ebate of cultivation. The balance is well timbered with hard wood. There is a never - failing spring creek running through the place, and no waste land. There is a good dwelling house, large bank barn with stone stabling and frame driving house, and other good out build- ings. There are te o good bearing orchards, of the choicest trees including apple, peach, pe,ar, plum, &c. It is conveniently situated to scho?els, churches,,and markets. The fall wheat gro'wn on this Foam this season weighed 63 lbs. to the bushel. There are 37 acres sown in Fall Wheat and 24 acres Fall Plowed. It will be sold cheap and on easy terms, as the Proprietor wishesj to retire. Apply on thepremisee, or to Blake P. 0. HENRY B. DETTWEILLER. ' .1040 t SPLENDID FARMS FOR SALE.—For Lots 7 and 8, in the 8th Concession of Tuck- ersinith, containing 200 acres, all cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation. On No. 7, there is a good, new brick house and a bank barn 96 by 48 with stone stabling underneath and other nec- essary buildings, also a splendid orchard of choice fruit and plenty of water. On Lot 8 there is a new frame house and a good bank barn and first- class orchard. Both places are well fenced thor- oughly underdrained and free from stumps. Al- so the North half of Lot 5 on the same Conces- sion containing 50 acres, 12 acres of which are cleared and the balance well timbered. These places are within five miles of Seaforth and the same distance from Kippen, with good gravel roads leading in every direction. These farms will be sold together or separately. They are among the best farms iu the County and will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to Eg- mondville P. 0. W. S. MUNDELL. 1043-4. f. JTI ARM FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers for sale his valuable farm in the Township of Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on the 11th Con- cession of said Township. This farm contains 200 acres, and is within, 1 and A miles of the thriving village of Brussels, with a good gravel road leading thereto. About 160 acres are clear- ed, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul- tivation. -The balance is finely wooded. This farm is particularly well fenced, nearly the whole of the fences being straight, and having been erected in 1885 6. On the premises there is a comfortable log dwelling house, and a good frame barn, with stone stabling undo rneath, in which there is a well with abundant supply of excellent water. There is -likewise a new frame implement house, 40x26 feet, well floored above and below, and neatly sided and painted. There are 22 acres in fall wheat sown upon summer- fallotv. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Code - rich. tei6-tf. e; GOLDEN LION, SEAFORTH. 1887_ We have received ex-S.S. Parisian, Grecian, Nevada and Carthagenian, the bulk of our imported Dry Goods. We Show good value and newest styles in all classes of pods. FINE RANGE IN— Black and Colored Satin Marvelleaux, Black and Colored Silks And all kinds of Black Dress Goods. A CALL RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. -El B. SON, SEA:FORTH. STOVES! STOVES! 1887. LEADERS. 1887. RADIANT HOME COAL STOVES in Singls tend Double Heaters, and without Ovens, fitted with genuine Duplex. Grate. with GRAND UNIVERSAL COAL STOVE in Double Heaters, with and with- out Ovens. HAPPY THOUGHT RANGE, for 'Coal or Wood, fitted with genuine Duplex Grate. The above Stoves are the heaviest, finest cast, best fitted, andefor fuel saving facilities are unequalled by any other stoves manufactured. Full line of Cooking, Parlor, Box and Heating Stoves to select from. Prices Right. Give me a call before making a purchase. MRS. JOHN KIDD, MA MI STREET, SEAFORTH. APPOINTMENT. NORTH POLE, December 14th, 1887. DEAR FRIENDS,—Judging from the many favorable reports from your vicinity, the fact appears to be that my old representatives, Messrs. Lumsden & Wilson, have always done the right thing in the past, carrying a very large stock, and selling at prices below all competitors. I have, therefore, great pleasure in again appointing them my sole agents for Seaforth and vicinity, feeling confident that any generously disposed mortal who may call on them will find something suitable to gladden the hearts of their friends a:t this festive season. Your old visitor, S_A.1\711_A_ LITMSDE:\ & WILSON Would say, in reference to the above, that they are prepared to make good all that the old gentleman has so kindly said of them. Our stock of goods for holi- day presents is very large, and if low prices will sell them, they will not be left on our hands. We have photograph Albums, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Gift Books in ,fine binding, Annuals, Poets, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Dress- ing Cases, Odot Cases, Photo Frames, Toys, Dolls, and all sorts of goods too numerous to mention. Xmas Cards, the latest designs in English and Canadian, and in immense variety. Every person coming to town ought to have a look through our store, as it is impossible in any other way to get any idea of the great assortment_ of goods we have for Xmas presents at Santa Claus' Head- quarters. LUMSDEN & WILSON SCOTT'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH. SOME of the REASONS WHY JOHN FAIRLEY Is selling Groceries at such low prices are these : He sells for cash, thereby avoiding bad debts. He has no big rents to pay, and no heavy expenses to run his business. Keeps a small but well -selected stock of goods, and replenishes often. Personal attention and close application to business, thereby giving his customers the benefit of buying their supplies at the lowest possible prices. All goo'cls sold on their merits and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance, or cash refunded. Purchasers will now find a full assdrtment of General Groceries on hand. Teas from 25c per pound upwards. Sugars in all grades. Prices on application. Inspection invited. No trouble to show goods and quote prices. VT Goods delivered in any part of the town. Highest price paid in cash or goods for Butter, Eggs, Poultry, etc. Remember the stand in the Bank Block, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce. J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth. THE HURON SEED EMPORIUM, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. I Fine, Fresh MANGOLD, CARROT, TURNIP SEED, at O. C. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH. Fresh, Garden Seeds of all Varieties. All Kinds of House Plants now in Stock at and 0. C. WILLSON'S, SEAFORTH, Big Inducements —AT— PAPST'S Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH, Watches at any price from now until the end of November. Also Silverware, Jewelry and Clocks; large assortments to choose from. This is the third sea- son we have made sales, giving the pur- Chaser the benefit, since we are in Sea - forth, and those who bought before well know that we mean bueinees. We do not advertise 25 and 50 per cent. dis- count, as the public know full well it cannot be done, but we simply sell our entire stock at an advance of 10 per cent. on cost from now until the end a November. Don't lose this opportunity. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Rings, Necklets, Chains, Sets, etc., at Papst's Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH, ONT. COLUMBI'S, Ohio, Oct, 27, 1ae7. ofthepublic MrD.ECA.RLS. iln)a:psArSetahleortblennOentitat in general, as well as to protect our own intereste, we desire to state that you are the only author- ized agent for the sale of Columbus Watches in Seaforth and vicinity, and any other dealers who have them in stock, have procured them in an indirect way. Knowing that there are now upon the market BASE imitations of our Watch, which are offered to the public at almost any price, we only hold ourselvesrespont-Stbdeolfuomr itpu:st satisfactory performance of the Watches purchased from our authorized agents. We are, yours teepeetfully, COaretens WATCH COMPANY. Always to the Front. Post Office Store. We want your trade, and will do our best to secure it, by selling at the lowest possible rate all goods in our line, which consists of a full assortment of everything usualle kept in first -glass country store. Dry ,Goods, Readyrnade Clothing, Fresh Groceries, Teas, Boottis and Shoes, Hardware, Harvest Tools, Machine Oils, Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black, And Castor -Oils, Paints and Oils. Just received a consignment of Stand- l ard Binding Twine, as good as any in tiemarket. Call and see. No trouble to show goods. JOS KPH' MORR,OW_. The Kippen Mills. BETTER THAN EVER. D. -B. M&Lean, Proprietor of the above Mills, wishes to inform his customers and the public, that having secur- ed the services of a THOROUGHLY COMPE- TENT AND OLD EXPERIENCED MILLER, he is now better prepared than ever before to give entire satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage. GRISTING AND CHO P PI NG A specialty, and promptly attended to. Give us a trial, and get the best Flour that can he made. 1039 D. B. McLEAN, Kippen, FARMS FOR SALE. IN HULLETT.—Lot 8, Concession 9, and South Half of Lot 8, Concession 10, Hullett, 150 . acres, being the farm owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Cole—$8,500. IN HIBBERT.—Lot 22, Concession 1, Town- ship of Hibbert, 100 acres, for sale cheap. IN BRUCE COUNTY.—Lot 30, Concession Township of Bruce, 104 acres, good soil, well - timbered and watered, six miles from Paisley. Terms easy—$3,200. The sale and purchase of Farm and Town Property negotiated, Money to Lend at 6 per cent., free of all costs to borrower. For particulars apply to LOFTUS E. DANCEY, 1039 -ti Barrister, &c., Seaforth, Ont. ALLAN LINE. Royal Mail Steamships. , Cabins— $50, $60 and $70. Intermediate, ' $30; return, $60. Steerage passengers are book- ed to and from London, Queenstown, Derry, Belfast and Glasgow at same rates as Liverpool. If you are sending for your friends, ev•-e can fur- nish you with prepaid passage certificate to bring them from England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, &c. Rates of passage always as low as by. any other line. Fire, Life and Marine Insurance done as usual. C. P. R. tickets issued to Manitoba, British ,fColumbia, and all points east. Baggage checked through to destination. $25,000 to loan from 51- to 6A per eent. per annum. Office—Market Street. 1007 A. STRONG. WROXETER MILLS. Alexander L. Gibson Begs to announce to the public that he lini3 eat.° menced to operate the WROZETER WOOLLEU FACTOEY And that he will be prepared to give good vai - in FULL CLOTHS, TWEEDS, UNION TWEEDS, FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, WINCEYS, And Varieties in c•TOSKING YA2R13. custom Carding, Spinning and Fulling Promptly Attended to. Parties from a distance will, as far as possible, have their ROLLS HOME WITH THEM, and as he has put the Mill into Good Working- Order and employs none but Efficient Workmen, All ViTOrk is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER MILLS. ALEX. L. GIBSON, Proprietor.