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The Huron Expositor, 1888-01-13, Page 24 0 a 2 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 't==ifErISTIMICE10.11111111, ACROSS HER PATH. BY ANNIE S. SWAN. CHAPTER XXVIII. (Continued from last week.) Grandfather, danot refuse. Come home with us. Make your home with us till we can return together to Dunire. I could not be ilappy. thinking of you living alone. You will miss me worse than you think." "Ay bairn, ril miss yu, It '11 be a puir biggin' without ye. Weel, I '11 think it ower, an' if ye be still o' the same mind whan ye 're gaun tae travel, maybe I 'll gang wi' ye yet." " You will," said Adrian, with his sunny smile. "And now you .will have two homes instead of one. As Barbara says—our home must be yours,. and it will be my aim to, \be a.son, as Barbara has been daughter, to you, and so you will gain instead of lose. " It is enough," he whispered. "Let it be as you say. I shall go out into the world, to which I have been a 'stranger so long. I shall leave Dunire, and cross the ilorder before I dee, for your sake and for the bairn's." So the last slight shadow fled from the heart of Barbara Severne, and she was unspeakably content. " I have three letters to write, Bar- bara," said 'Adrian, when they were again left alone. "Can you guess who are to receive them ?" His words took her thoughts back to the old' life—to all the friends and faces of the past. She longed, yet feared, to ask concerning them, though his smile reassured her. " Perhaps I can; but tell me, Adrian." "There are three hearts across the Border whose prayers have followed me_ night and day in my search," said Adrian. "Let me hear you try' to tell, me whose they are ?" "I can only be sure of two—Lady Bassett and Ethel St. Maur," returned Barbara. "You are right. God bless them—it is such as they who make womanhood so sacred. From Ethers own lips, Bar- bara, I heard her conviction of your innocence. She it was who restored my faith in women, Barbara, and who gave me the dawning of the hope which te to- day so blissfully fulfilled. Let me re- peat her words to me, they will make your heart glad— " I'have never lost my faith in your wife, Adrian,' she said. Wherever she may be, whatever may be the explana- tion of this great mystery, I am con- vinced that she has been and is your true and faithful wife.' "God bless her; oh, God bless her," fell from the lips of Barbara Severne, and the vision of that bright face, with its lovely eyes and sunny. smile, stole into her heart, one of the sweetest mem- ories of the past. "Lady Bassett was perplexed, and could not understand the mystery," said Adrian. "It is -to her woman's wit I,am indebted for such a speedy ending to.'my search. She placed ' Nemesis ' in 'iny hands, telling me it was yours, and bid- ding me seek *the author out without delay." "I feared my book would reveal my identity to some," said Barbara, smiling a little, "not dreaming that it was to restore me my lost happiness. I shall never write another which will be so peculiarly dear to me, Adrian." You have not asked me concerning the third person I spoke of, Barbara, said Adrian. "Tell me, I cannot guess." "My mother." Barbara turned her head away. It was too much that this thing also should be added to the sum of her bliSs. Her husband u•nderstood, and let her feelings have their way. " If these years had done no more than break down my mother's pride, though their only fruit was the blossom- ing of love in her.heart for you, they would not have been in vain," said Adrian, by-and-by, She stole to him again, hid her face on his protecting arm, the old cry of her unworthiness passing her lips again, although a very different feeling prompted it. The letters were written at length, and deepa.tchecl by the evening mail. They lingered several days in Dunire, loth to leave the birthplace of their new- found happiness, and in that time of close, unbroken communion every shadow was swept away, all the old doubts explained and banished for ever, the dead past buried, and a newer, sweeter, nobler life begun. In these days, too, the old man and the young drew close together in heart, each recognising the worth of the other, until the Laird was so buoyed up in his bairns that he would have followed them gladly to the world's end—ay, even though it should involve a last parting from Dunire. But they might not linger there for ever. Waiting hearts across the Border wexe growing weary for them; so one sunny morning. they took their depar- ture for the South. Miss Ogilvie's return to Dunire was' nothing to this new, strange element in- troduced into the quiet life of its in- mates. The excitement was intense, the interest unparalleled; and when it tran- spired that the Laird of Dunire was actually away to London with his grand- daughter and her husband, the gossips were struck dumb, and could but gasp that the world must be coming very near its end. They travelled straight to Abbot's Lynn, waiting only an hour or two in London. Due notice had been sent to Mount Severne, and the carriage was waiting at the station. Barbara drew her veil down, for not yet could she let her eyes dwell upon the dear, familiar sights. She wanted to be calm, to keep her emotion in curb, for there was a try- ing meeting to be gone through when they reached home. The conversation did not flag between the gentlemen, but Adrian's eyes never left his wife's face, and when they swept through the great gates he leaned for- ward and whispered, with all his heart in his eyes—" This is a sweeter home- coming even than the last, my darling." She could not speak, she could not even lift her eyes to his, but he under- stood. Presently the magnificent greys, tak- ins, a splendid curve, brought them in sight of the stately pile, the noble heri- tage of the Severnes, the home which was engraven on the heart of the woman whose yearning eyes now looked upon it again. "It 's a braw, braw hame, Adrian," said the old man. "Barbara, my bairn, I dinna wunner ye're fain tae see'd again. " As in a dream, Barbara felt h lifted from the carriage ; as in d heard her husband's passionate wor welcome home. "The ladies are in the drawing -r Sir Adrian," said Markham, in as ter -of -fact a yoke as if his master -mistress had but returned from an h drive. "Lady Bassett and Miss Maur arrived this morning." "You hear, my darling," whisp Sir Adrian. " These trud friends here. They will add to the intensi this day's deep happiness." "I should him to see your first, and alone, Adrian," she said, ing to be brave. "I will go into library, if you will go up with gr father and ask her to comedown." "As you wish," responded Adrian Barbara slipped into the library, moving over to the window, stood 1 ing with moist and happy eyes upon fair domain, upon the smiling landsc not blurred or shadowed now by a of carking care. When she brought them back to room again, a figure had noiselessly tered, and she saw the face of Adr mother. "Adrian sent me, my child," said proud woman. tremulously. daughter, you are welcome home." Then Barbaia crept into her arms laid her tired head upon the breas Lady Severne, asking no questions, ging no forgiveness, only saying sirn as a child— " My mother." After a little they went up -stairs gether, and entered the drawing-ro Lady Bassett had the first embr murmuring in her ear words of warm greeting. But it was to Ethel—sw unselfish, true -hearted Ethel—to w Barbara turned with tenderest eyes, to whom she clung for a moment w passionate love. "God bless you, my darling; I never forget," she found time to whis and the welcomei were at an end. Bar- bara asked no questions concerning Frances, knowing her absence was suffi- cient evidence of her feeling in the mat- ter: She had indignantlY• and scorn- fully, declined again to receive Adrian's wife,ihad parted from her mother in anger, and 'had retired to Devonshire to the lenely,, loveless abode of a dismal maid en't aunt. That ,was a happy, happy evening at Mount Severne, made happier for one and all by the certainty that it was the precursor of many more to'come. CHAPTER XXIX. OLD FRIENDS, AND A HAPPY ENDING. On a winter's evening a party of six persons were assembled in the drawing - room at Castle Burnett. They were Mr. and Mrs. Errol Burnett, Sir Philip and Lady Rydal, of Rydal Grange, and Dr. and Mrs. Guest, of Little Wymar. Mr_ Burnett had so far' forgiven his sister's marriage that there was now some intercourse between Castle Burnett and Wymar Reetory, and, for the first time for many. years, Mrs. Guest was in- vited, with her husband, to spend Christmas ith her brother' and his wife. Needless to say, the invitation was promptly accepted. Covers were laid- in the dining -room for a dozen guests, for Mrs. Burnett was about to give one of her most select and " recerche ". little dinners. She was a handsome woman, kindly in her way, but she did not "get on," as the saying goes, with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Guest. Nevertheless, she treated her with the utmost deference and courtesy, willing to please her husband, to whom she was most tenderly attached. Mrs. Guest was not in a pleasant humor. She envied her sister-in-law's stately abode, her rich and costly attire, her diamonds, and felt that the purple moire and the pearls which shone so brilliantly at the Little Wymar social gatherings sank into utter insignificance at Castle Burnett. Her husband, aim pie -minded and genial as of yore, was not troubled by any such unpleasant thoughts, but was enjoying himself un- feignedly that night, sitting in the oriel, window with his somewhat pompous but thoroughly well-informed brother-in-law and listening' to the brilliant critical ' talk of Sir Philip Rydal, who had the reputation of being the most merciless literary critic of his time,': and whaa was, on that account, held in awe and aread by newly -fledged authors and poets. "You will be so interested to see Lady Adrian Severne, Mrs. Guest," said Lady Rydal, whose pink and white prettiness and caressing ways had won the heart of Sir Philip, even when his better judg- ment warned him she could be no cittn- panion to bias. "Her story reads like a romance, does it not, dear Mrs. Burnett ?" " Lideed it does," said the clear, well - modulated tones of the hostess. " You must have heard, Emily, of the strange separation between -Sir Adrian Severne and his wife, and of their complete reconciliation and reunion after a‘ lapse of nearly three years ?" "I remember the story in the journals at the time," rejoined Mrs. Guest. " Was it satisfactorily explained ?" "Not in so many words. There was some grave misunderstanding, arising perhaps from incompatbility of temper, said Mrs. Burnett. " Whatever it was, it is swept lawAy for ever, and they are spoken of as, the happiest pair in London or out of "They are too absurdly happy for married people," Said -Lady Rydal, with a glance at her husband. "Believe me, it cannot last." She is literary, I think," said Mrs. Guest. "Lady Severne is the first authoress of the day, and a very charming woman besides," rejoined Mrs. Burnett, warm- ly. "Her society is courted by Royalty itself. I esteem it a great honor, that she extends her friendship to me." "It will interest you, Mrs. Burnett, to know that Sir Adrian's services in the Cabinet are likely to be rewarded with a Peerage," said Sir Philip Rydal, from the other side of the room. "Is that possible ?" queried Mr. Bur- nett, in extreme surprise. His political opinions were opposed to those of Sir Adrian Severne, therefore he could not be expected to wholly approve of his elevation. "Sir Adrian and Lady Severne, the Duke and Duchess of Wendover," , an- nounced the servant, and conversation was at once suspended. Mrs. Burnett stepped 'forward to re- ceive her guests, her sister-in-law sat up in her chair, and turned her eyes expect- antly to the door. .1 Sir Adrian and 1114 wife entered first. Mrs. Guest took no notice of him, her attention being transfixed by the face erself and figure of the lady by his side. A ream that one glance she fell helplessly b de of in her chair, for the face and the fig oom, were those of Barbara Dale. She w mat- a dress of shimmering silk, with tr and mings of lace an a pearls which wo have bought Mrs. Guest's dress onsrt's. jewels thrice over. Diamonds spark in her dark hair, round her sta throat, and on her beautiful arms. eraerde Behind them name the Duke of We ty of over, with his fair young wife, the d Ethel St. Maur of past seasons, whose first Christmas of married life other to be spent with her friend, Barb try-Severne.Severne. They were a goodly pair indeed, and-' the young Duchess's attire rivalled ,and friend's, but Mrs. Guest saw them n and, Words of introduction were on M ook- Burnett's lips, but to her astonishm the Lady Severne. passed her and approac ape, superb. Mrs. Guest with a grace which % load "Mrs. Guest and I have met befo the Mrs. Burnett," she said smilingly; t en- bowing to the confused lady on the ch "I am pleased to see that in spite of ian's lapse of years Mrs. Guest still retains the recollection of Barbara Dale. I am a my pleased to renew our acquaintance un such happy auspices." Then she turned to clasp the proffe ,and hand of Doctor Guest, and to ans t of with her eyes the true pleasure wh ply shone in his. • "Permit me to introduce my husba beg - to you," she said. Adrian, these the friends of whom I have so oft to- spoken, and who befriended me when om. was in sore need." ace, That was her revenge, to heap coals est fire upon the head of the woman who eet, the past had caused her many a bit haonnds eTier heartache. conquest was complete, awl M ith Guest's humiliation completer still. All that evening Mrs. Guest was Ii hall a person in a dream, and her eyes f per, lowed Lady Severne with a petsisten which good breeding scarcely permitte Only once Barbara had the opportu ity of a whispered word with Doct Guest. " Winifred sleeps in the churchya in Little Wymar, does she _not ?" s asked, with glistening eyes. " Her dust lies there, her spirit, I a humbly thankful to be able to say, h found the abiding rest of Heaven," r turned the clergyman, his faltering ton betraying his strong emotion. I saw her in her last days rings," said Lady Severne. He looked much surprised. "I was not aware that you had met since you left Little Wyman" "I had been a few months marrie and was in London when her messa reached me," rejoined Lady Severn "I have passed through deep wate since then." " Fortune has smilefi upon you, Lad Severne, or to speak truly, God has a pareetly blessed you very abundantly. "He has blessed me, Doctor Guest, said she in a full voice, and involunta ily turning her eyes on her husband face. "Another time, perhaps, I ma tell you how far beyond my deserts." When the carriage from Moun Severne was announced, Lady Severn again approached Mrs. Guest. "If you are to spend some time i this neighborhood, Mrs. Guest, I trus we shall have the pleasure of seeing yo at Mount Severne," she said aloud, add- ing in a lower voice, "I would seek to atone for the bitter words with which I last parted from you. I have learned since then to be gentler, and humbler. God, in His great mergy, has given to me a happiness of which I cannot speak. Will you forgive me, and come, for 'Winifred's sake ?" Mrs. Burnett wondered much what her distinguished guest was saying to her sister-in-law to bring such a look upon her face. She also wondered much of what nature their previous acquaintance had been and when they were alone questioned her regarding it, but received no satisfaction whatsoever. The Duke and Duchess of Wendover, as I said, were spending Christmas at Mount Severne, also the Dowager Lady Severne, and others were expected be- fore the 25th. Great festivities were to take place. For the first time since the death of the old Sir Adrian, Christmas was to be kept royally at Mount Severne. On Christmas morning, while her guests were preparing for church, Bar- bara already dressed, stole away down 'to her husband in the library. He turned silently and took the slender figure to his heart, "I have no.Christmas gift for you, Adrian. I have just stolen down here because it is Christmas morning, to tell you something of my unspeakable hap- piness. I am afraid sometimes when I think of it, dreading always that some- thing may mar it soon." "Nay, my wife, we have had our share of clouds, and our sun is shining now, that is all. Has my wife nothing to ask from me, no request to make on Christmas day ?" "None," she answered; "none at,a, "I have one thing to say to you, Bar- bara, and it must not bring a cloud upon my darling's face to -day. You will re - 'member, I do not doubt, that on the 11th of next month, ,your brother will be a free man again. ' "I remember," she said faintly, not knowing what was coming. "Then we will go down to Dartmoor together, Barbara, and meet him with word i of comfort and hope for the future. I have been thinking much of, him of late, and I think it will be better for him to go abroad at once. Your grand- father and I have talked it over. He wanted to provide the wherewithal, but it is my right to stretch out the first helping hand to him—afterwards he can give or send him what he pleases. You understand I look upon it as a sacred duty—as a thank -offering for past and present mercy extended to you and tome." Merry voices in the hall, the sound of feet approaching the library, disturbed them, but Barbara, found time to draw her husband's face close down to hers, to try and whisper something of the grati- tude{ and unspeakable love welling up in her heart. A gay party walked across the crisp, whitened fields to the church of Abbot's Lynn. Only Ethel noticed the unusual stillness of Lady Severne. Also in church she saw, when her head was bent in prayer, two tears steal through her fingers, and that all through the service her eyes were dim. What wonder? Deep joy moves to tears, and there was deep,. thankful, un- utterable joy that Christmas morning in the heart of Barbara Severne. THE END. fter ack ure ore im- uld and led tely nd- ear and was ara and her ot., rs. ent hed vas re, hen air, the a lso der red wer ich nd are en of in ter rs. ke ol- cy d. or rd he In as e - es at Hast - ever ge e. rs p. r - 's REAL ESTATE FOit SALE. L BUILDINO LOTS FOR SAItE.—The uncle OSIN signed has a number of fibs building Lets on Goderich and James Streets for sale, at low prices. For particulars apply to rob. D. WILSON. 908 HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—For sale, that comfortable dwellin house on James' street, Seaforth, (lot 35, !3eattlo and Stark's survey,) recently occupied by Mrs. Joslyn. -For particulars apply to F. 110I,ME TED, Seaforth. 997 161ARM FOR SALE.—Lot 38 Concession 3, 11 L. R. S., Tuckersinith ; li00 acres; good land, farm buildings and fences,ood 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 nev ; two good bearing orchards of choice ; two and a half miles from Seaforth. Fo particulars ap- ply to the proprietor on the premises. . RALPH THObIPSON. 1043x8 FARM IN GREY FOR SALE—For sale, 100 acres being Lot 16 on the 13th concession of Grey, within half a mile of stfres, postoffice, churches and school, and five m les from Brus- sels and Ethel, sixty acres clearel and in a good state of cultivation a good ore ard and novel failing spring on the place and god timber. Ap. ply to ISAAC CURRY, on the premises or Oran. brook P. 0. 964x4-t.f. FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 31, Conces- sion 15, Grey, containing 100 acres, about 50 of litich are cleared and the b lance timbered with hardwood and black -ash an cedar, all un - culled. There are fair building, good orcha'd and plenty of water. There is al school on the next Lot It is also convenient ti railways and other facilities. Price very rens nable. Apply to ROBERT LIVINGSTONE, Mo crier P. 0. 1044x12 rARM IN GREY FOR SALE. For sale Lot 14, Concession 16, containing 100 acres. It is partly cleared, the balance i well timbered ; a never -failing creek crosses the place, and it is well adapted for either farming or grazing. I Nvill likewise sell forty acres, being east part of Lot 14, Concession 15 ; nearly all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. A god frame barn and a good stone stable undern ath ; a never - failing well is also on the plac . For further particulars apply to the proprietor on the place, or by letter to Cranbrook P. 0 0. AVERY. 102341 FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, Int 4, Conces- sion 12, Hallett, containing 100 acres, about 76 cleared and in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and underdrained. There are two good frame houses, frame barns a d stables, also two good orchards. There is a sp ing creek run- ning through the farm. It is convenient to schools and post office and is we I situated- for markets. It will be sold cheap. Apply on the premises or to IIarlock p. o. W LTER HAN- NAH. 1032 FAR3TFOR SALE.—For sale, It 34, Conces- sion 1, Usborne, county of Huron, situated on London road, sa miles from Hensall, and 3i • miles -from 'Exeter, and containing 96 acres, 10 acres of which d're in bush, and balance was clear and in good condition when seeded down five years ago, since which time it has been in grass. There are on the Farm about 6 acres of young bearing orchard, 100 evergreens, S never -failing wells, 2 Zood frame barns and al frame house. For terms apply to W. ELDER, Hensall, or the Proprietor. J. ELDER, Virden, Manitoba. 1035-t f 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 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-olass farms. 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 hich 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 sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the prem- ises or to Cranbrook P..0. VALENTINE FOER- STER. 1022-t. f, FARM FOR SALE.—For sale, L t 22, on. the 2nd Concession of Stanley, c ntaining 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, gip(' frame barns, sheds and stables, and all neMssary build- ings. There is a good orchard, and two never - failing wells. It is within six miles of Clinton, .eight from Seaforth, and three from Brucefield, with good gravel roads 'leading to each' place. School convenient. It will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on Lot 24, Concession 3, Stanley, or to Brumfield P.O. JOHN GILMOUR.- • i 1001-tf. . - • GOOD FARM FOR SALE.—In order to close the affairs of the estate of the late W. G. Hingston, the executors offer the hallowing 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 Bruasels. This farm is a valuable ;one, is well fenced and in a good state of: cultivation. For prices and terms apply to Tllos;KELLv, Brus- sels P. 0., HENRY JENNINGS, Victoria Square P.O., o Jaarks SMITH, Maple Lodge P. 0., Middlesex County. 868 SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—Tor sale, Lot No. 8 on the 13th Concemion of Stanley, and the North part of Lot 7 on the same Con- cession, containing 162 acres, of which about 139 are cleared, free from 'Stumps, aderdrained and in a high atate of cultivation. The balance is well timbered with hard wood. Fhere 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 to good bearing orchards of the choicest trees including apple, peach pear, plum, &c. It is conveniently situat d to schools, churches, and markets. The fall heat grown on this Farm this season weighed 68 lbs. to the bushel. There are 37 acres sown ip Fall Wheat and 24 acres Fall Plowed. It will b sold cheap and on easy terms, as the Propriet r wishes to retire. Apply on thepremises, or te Blake P. O. HENRY B. DETTWEILLER. 1040 FARMS FOR SALE.—For Sale Lots Nos. 12 and the east half of Lot 13, on the 9th Con - Cession of McKilop, containing ipo acres, of which 130 acres are cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation. There is a goo( house and good frame barn, stables and outbui dings on Lot No. 12, also two good orchards. A . pring creek runs through both Lots. There inearly 100 acres in grass. It is convenient to Schools, l churches, post office, &c., and is within eight S one of the 2 county of grain grow- , Lot or in miles of the town of Seaforth. It nicest lying and best Farms in th Huron and is well adapted for either ing or grazing. It will be sold in or two parts to suit purchasers. Apply on the premises, or address Winthrop P. 0, ROBERT G. ROSS. . 10304. f. FARM FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers for sale his valuable farm in the Gray, comprising Lots 6 and 7, on t e 11th Con- Iownship of Cession of said Township. This fa7 contains 200 acres, and is within 1 and k iles of the thriving village of Brussels, with a good gravel road leading thereto. About 150 acres are clear - el, free from stumps, and in a good state of cul- tivation. The balance is finely wooded. This farm is particularly well fenbed, nearly the whole of the fences being straight, land having been erected in 1885 6. On the preMises there is a comfortable log dwelling house, and a good frame barn, with stone stabling un4. rneath, in which there is a well with abundant supply of excellent water. There is likewise 3 new frame implement house, 40x26 feet, well flOored above and below, arid neatly sided and paibted. There are 22 acres in fall wheat sown upOn summer - fallow. It will be sold on very easy terms of pay- ment. For particulars apply to the proprietor, JAMES DICKSON, Registrar Huron Co., Gode- rich. 586-tf. JANUARY 131 1888. OUT BUSESESS. easommoi••••••••••• JAMES PICKARD, OF THE BARGAIN HOUSE, S_A_T-'01=VT1-1.1 Takes this opportunity of advising his many customers and patrons, that he has decided upon closing out the North Branch business. Not having room in the south store for the two stocks, we have determined to reduce the present stocks carried by $18,000. In order to effect a clearance, on and after December 16th, we offer the whole of the two stocks of $30,000 in extent, at large reduc- tions on regular prices, in many cases away below cost. Buyers will find this an excellent opportunity to buy from well -selected stocks seasonable gooqs at away down prices. The goods must go; the earliest buyers get the best selection. Don't put off for to -morrow what might be done to better advantage to -day. JAMES PIMA:RD, North and South Branch, 04th SEASON OF 1888. Bank Block, Two Doors South of the Bank of Commerce. Big Bargains in Groceries during the month of January. Teas away down in price. Five pounds good Young Hyson for $1. .Five pounds choice Japan for $1. Five pounds Japan Siftings for $1, and all other goods equally low. All goods warranted as represented, or cash refunded. Vr Goods delivered, and don't forget it. J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth. GOLDEN LION, SEAFORTH. P..A_1_11.1, 18E37_ ' 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 goods, FINE RANGE IN---. Blackand Colored Satin Marvelleaux, Black and Colored Silk And all kinds of Black Dress Goods. A CALL RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. --ca R. JAMIE SON, SEAFORTH. STOVES ! STOVES ! 1887. LEADERS. 1887 RADIANT HOME COAL STOVES in Singls and and without Ovens, fitted with genuine Duplex Grate. GRAND UNIVERSAL COAL STOVE in Double Heaters, with and with- out Ovens. Double Heaters, mimminemosommasmag Big Inaucements —AT— PAPSTS 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 business. 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 of November. Don't lose this opportunity. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Rings, Necklets, Chains, Sets, etc., at Papstis Jewelry Store, SEAFORTH, ONT. CoLumst-s, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1ES7. Mr. C. L. Papst, Seaforth, Ontario. DEAR Sum.: For the benefit of the public in general, as well as to protect our own interests, weslesire 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 EASE imitations of our Watch, which are offered to the public at almost any price, we only hold ourselves responsible for the satisfactory - performance of the Columbus Watches purchased from our authorized agents. We are, yours respeatfully, COLUMECS 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 usualla kept in first-class country store. Dry Goods, Readyrnade Clothing, - Fresh Groceries, Tea; Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Harvest Tools, Machine Oils, Lardine, Castorine, Crown, Black, And Castor Oils, Paints and Oils. Just received a consignment of Stand- ard Binding rwine, as good as any in the market. Call and see. No trouble to show goods. J3SHP.11 MORROW. The Kippen Mills. BETTER THAN EVER. D. B. McLean, Proprietor of the above Mills, wiehes 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 CHOPPING A specialty, and promptly attended to. Giti e us a trial, and get the best Flour that can is - made. 1039 D. B. McLEAN, Kippen. FARMS FOR SALE. IN HULLETT.—Lot 8, Concession 9, and South Half of Lot 8, Concession 10, llullett, 150 acres, being the farm owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Co l e—$8,500. IN HIBBERT.—Lot 22, Uoneession 1, Town- ship of Hibbert, 100 acres, for sale cheap, IN BRUCE COUNTY.—Lot 20, Concession 6, Township of Bruce, 104 acres, good soil, well - timbered and watered, six miles from Paisley. Terms easy -43,200. The sale and -purchase of Farm and TOM) Property negotiated, " Money to Lend at 6 per cent, free of all costs to borrower. For particulars apply to LOFTUS E. DANCEY, 1039-tf Barrister, Ste., Seaforth, Out. 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, we can fur- nish you with prepaid passage certificate to bring them from England, Franco, 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 Columbia, and all points east. Baggage cheated through to destination. $25,000 to loan from 5A- to ai per cent per annum. Office—Market Street, 1007 A. STRONG. WROXETER MILLS. Alexander L. Gibson' Begs to announce to the public that he has onn, menced to operate the WROXETER WOOLLEN FACTORY, And that he will be prepared to grive good va) • in FULL CLOTHS, ! TWEEDS, UNION' TWEEDS, with - FLANNELS, PLAIDINGS, WINCEYS And Varieties in STOCKING YARN'S. HAPPY THOUGHT RANGE, for Coal Duplex Grate. or Wood, fitted with genuine The above Stoves are the heaviest, finest cast, best fitted, and for 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 purehase. MRS. JOHN KIDD, MAIN STREET, - Custom Carding, Spinning and Ful1114: Promptly Attended to. hal:r:rttlileesi!r17)11:Lbd'isliagfeEwVirHfaTrilaEN13,e81:; he has put the Mill into Good Working andOrder and employs none but Efficient Workmen, All Work is Warranted. REMEMBER THE WROXETER ALEX. L. GIBSON, mi SEAFORTH. IProprietor.