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The Huron Expositor, 1891-12-11, Page 2• 01. eCONTINUED FRAM LAST WEEK.) _ If fi e ;4Yes, sire, I have heard the story; but via* that Menzikoff did honor to the-statiot beheld." "So he did—so he did. ,But let that pass. Yore than a century has rolled away since then, and our nobles aro not fond of going beak so far after illustrious examples. And sow for this present Menzikoff—will you -watch him narrowly, and bring hne the proof of which you speak?" "Yes sire," returned Ivan, with a slight ahow of uneasiness in his manner. He saw not how the emperor's manner had •changed and he knew not what might have been suspected. "Yes, sire," he repeated, "I will do all I can, though I cannot tell how long it may take me to do the work." "All I can ask is that you will do it as soon as possible; for T have enemies enough abroad, without having them at home. Set 'About your :work at once, and prosecute it with all vigor. I will trust you." "I will do so, sire; and I can do it the better now Ihave your sanction." "Ab, then you have thought of this thing before?" uttered Nicholas, with a sort of in- telligent smile breaking over his bronzed leature.s. "Yes, sire, I have," returned the serf, having now fully recovered bis composure, even though he saw the emperor's suspie diens were now fully aroused. "Well, well, go and prosecute it, and let - shut in on three sides etie know the result. I know the whole of a living spring near itenzikoff's character. My eyes are open, rise to a gentle br lad I shall not be long in seeing." Ivan turned away from the inaperial presence, and as he went forth into the street his step was slow and his head was bowed, for there were mighty emotions at work in his eoul. So powerful were they that they even forced a glittering teardrop to his dark eye. •• :ices,- returnect . fromthe reverie into "I expect to find hey° been directed." That was surely whieli deuced upon th , elle heard this. The c - another thrill at his h ; "It is a" beautiftil Years the . Russians there. I think you .1 , "I go to the barn] Burke ' "Ali, to Starnyl's rha, with a look of urriso rnlugLeu witil pleasure-. . "Yea. I am to fit a an old man named Albec, and beneeth hi -I roof I expect to—ah, you do not ride easy! You are not well." . "Itis nothing—notl lng, sir," said the fair maiden, quickly ovea ;lulling the strange emo- b. ton which had seize : er. "Only the coin- cidence is reinarkabI , Allan is nay father." It was remarkable, ifd so powerful was the effect upon Ruric th:a, • it Was some moments.: re he could speak. "I was sent hither,' uric said, "by eaman _ named Ivan. Do yoi, know hinfia i "Ah, dear, good Iv I" ejaculated Myriam, with moistened eyes. for it is he who made my father's hes. f fri from the Russian sol the home which we n name Ruric?" "Yes—Feodor Bur with feelings which e have described. "Is- ' here he said I should f to find me. .!It was he ' from the Russian pri Just atnig-htfall th which Lafal had mar , place for the night. It rrint, atartiee: oat silo had ea len. home there, air a, 1 „ v. THE URON EXPOSIT° •-ene nas gone for a physician,"j replied Rurie, drawing his chair nearer to he bed - .site. " So —hag she ? lVell, she knows test; but look of gratificetem I do not think I ani so bad as that. Last inaiden's features tee nbht at this 1 ULM I was in tho mou ) nt saw it, and he telt NLIt. . „pet; and for malty aV-0 not molested us ght be safe." of S camy I , • resumed Mager' uttered Myr- ' CHAPTER VIII. A DISCOVZRY. When Rurie awoke from his sleep, the sun was shining into the valley and his compae- ions were already astir. Lafal was arranging the mules, and the maiden who had been rescued from the Cossacks was corning up from the brook. The blush of the morning was upon her features. The count started as be saw her—the eame as he would have start- ed had he seen a spirit from the celestied home. She was the most beautiful creature on which kis eyes had ever rested. Iler term was light and graceful, pomeesieg a sort of ethereal lightness in its motions, and its turnings were as faulties; as the form of the bow that rests in the heavens. Her hair, which was of a Leiden hue, waved itself into massy ringlets, and its glossy curls danced upon shoulders as white as the untrodden ▪ w. She -could set have seeii her twentieth year though her from seemed frilly and nealtlfully developed_ The maiden came forward. and, though she blushed beneath the admiring gaze of the youthful count, yet she greeted him with frankness, and sinned upon. him while she 'make. Her .roiess was as sweet as her leeks, s and our hero felt himself enwrapped by art ! emotion that seemed to lift his soul up from its wonted sphere. But he was some called from the enchanting eneeenee by the guide, who wanted help ia disposing of the bodies of the Cossacks. "We'll pull them up here among the " said Lafal, "and if they are here an uiy return, I win see that they are buri- ed." Accordingly, the count helped the guide to mote the bodies up out of the way, and , then they went tee fix (me of the Cossack's mules for the maiden. They selected the one which they supposed would be the easiest and most gentle, and, having arranged the saddle, the girl was assisted to her seat. &the easured her friends that she was usen to riding, and that they need be under no apprehension on her account. With mat- ters thus arranged, they set out, Lahti tak- big the lead, and Rurie and the maiden following side by aide. `"You are used to these mountain -passes' star hero at length said. "Yes, from my earliest childhood," return- ed the maiden. "Then you were born in Circassian' "Yes. These saountairis have been ray playground. My home is upon the Kubatz border, upon the banks of the Karataxabatt. But perhaps you are a stranger harer "I am a stranger here, lady," the comet replied, "and in all the country I knave ne same save our guide. Might I know yours" "1 ale called Myintirt—St) your of the land is already extending!" "Ah, to the knowledge of its beauties, certainly," said Bettie, now perfectly en- chanted. The maiden's eyes dropped for a moment but she quickly raised them again, and, seeming not ea haye noticed the gentle bit of flattery which her companion's words bad conaeyed, she said: "I ana sure you must be a Russian." "I am." "Then I must confess that I have been somewhat mistaken," she resumes!, gazing op into the handsome face of the count; "for I thought that the Russiane were all savage and morose—that they were more like beasts of prey than human beings." "Ah, lady, if my appearence has dispelled tbat illusion, then for the sake of my na tive land I am glad that I have met you. No, no; all my countrymen are not what you have thought." "Alas, but they bear that name," said the girl, in a very low tone, and with a sad motion otthe head_ "The Russian goverument is sav- age enough. Your emperor has long tnied to place his foot upon the necks of my people. The Caucassian valleys are all spotted with bleed which the Ruesien has spilled here; and many a scarred and blackened spot can I show you where the fire of the tryout has swept away our hamlets. They tell ma your emperor's name is Nicholas." "Yea" returned Ruric, in a whisper. "Ah, he may enjoy his ambition now; but the time must come when a monarch might- ier than he will have to be answered. Ex - ease me, sir, for this; perhaps you love your emperor." "I ara escaped front his deadly power, lady. He would have put me to death had I stayed a his capital." Put you to death r' repeated the maiden, with a sudden start. "But surely you conld have done nothing to merit death?" Nothing of which I could ever repent. I had charge of the guard of the prison, and within the wails wee an old man condemned to death. That old man's daughter came to me and begged of ate to see her father lam fere he died. She fell upon her knees and wept till her tea ne rolled at my feet. I could not refuse her, and I sent her in. She ex- ehanged clothwith her father, and he es- ; eloped." - "And for that act of kindness you were acmclemned?" said the maiden, with a shudi- der. eyes. He was a rebel, and my ordersj were strict. But I escaped with the aid of e friend, and for the present I have come to Make Circassia myhome, for henceforth Rue e ia can be no more te men The count spoke in a low tone, amlishere ' was a tinge of melancholy in his manner. "You said your. home was upon eaa aajtke of the Karakoubau?" resumed Rorie, after a; silence of some minnt4- - -. -- ,! '/ remember him *ell, happy. He has been d. He saved us once rs, and to him, -we owe enjoy. IS not your answered the count, n he :himself could not n sent me here; and d a home untilhe came ho helped me to escape n. • party reached the spot ked out as the stopping - is a lovely little valley, f the mountains, with its !centre, which glare okIet that ran away through the narrow Mouth of the volley. On one side there was a so -t of natural cave in the face of the rock, th mouth of which woo nearly covered by wi d vines and shrubs. In this small cave, bleu -ets were prepared for Myrrha, whilethe wo men took, lodgings outside with the mai , CHAIhTER IX. BBC. g our three travelers night's rest had given 's energies,and he open - ion with 'hes beautiful on her pert seemed !her eilvery votes wet nes, and her fair fee- ) with smiles. Shortly n to ascend a ragged reached its tem, Rurie e valley beyond, a wide, gparkling stream, the banks of which were dotted with simple dwellings. of &amyl," said the el* his nude bo dwII e enchanting iseene. yrrha, "mad yonder la Oh, let us haste's, for y absence." elederied Ituric, whose ne was nothing icompar- for the welfare of his Bally in the morni were on their way. new impulse to Ruri ed a lively c,onversa companion, and s equally inspired—fo almost joyous in its tures were wreathe after noon they beg slope, and when the eaw before him, in "This is the hamle guide, as our hero r for a moment upon "Ah," responded the cot of my father he may be dying in "On, on, then," desire to view the ed with his solicitud aampanion. And so they s at the end of an ho cot'which stood nea trace, and about a d the river. It was a other dwellings, down the slope, and they rode up to a aniall a grove of heavy .oak rods distant tram some distance from the ia a most lovely spot. Myrrha slipped fro;ther saddle as soon as the mule, stepped, d hastened into the cot; and en soon as Ru p could secure the two animals which wer !thus left to his -charge, he followed. niTh !he entered, he found an old man sitting u # the side of a lom bed, about whose neck -Trim's arms were fondly wound. He was w;11 advanced in the winti3r of life, as his furro brow and -white locks testified, and the his frame must have been moo powerfu n the extreme, yet be wets now bent and infir though he was at pre- sent suffering a ess whicli was not his wont. "Ah, Myrrba," Uric heard him say, "I feared It should no not have lived sence." "But yon will f r no more, father," the fond girl returnee for I have come back so you Safe, and well. I am lot harmed. Here Is the man who sa etel me." And turning to our hero, she add 'This is my fatbar, sir, and you see nay f rs were not groundless." Alban seemed !weak to more from his bed, but he exten Id his band to the youeg man, and with te in his eyes, he uttered: " God bless yo .1 sir—God bless you for this!!! You know hot the Value! of the treasure yon have returnto me. 'If I- had lest it, my own lamp of if would have gone out in utter darkness; bUt I think I shall _live now." At this juncturi Label entered the cot. He knew Albec by him among the niodntains,. and the old man at Once recogni "And he, too, 1assaved me," said lEyrries. lives—" he and inat 'Ruric risked their " The Count R rii?" uttered Albec, with a midden start. " Where is be Whe is the Couut Ruric ?" '-i: am the rxsro "You?' sr see you again. I -could hat loeger in your ab- gnt, for he bad often seen ta yes.17 n,r returned Feoder. ! " Then you w re Comieg here? You were ooming to find Lief! "Yes; a frien4 named Ivan directed me here." ! "Then you a&e at home. Myrrisa, he is our guest. Did 37011 not know him?" "Yes, father, for, he told sae his story am the way." 1 The old man regarded Ituric fur setae moments in silence,' and theta he Bank back upon his pillowe The shock he had received in the loss 011 his child had completely prostrated him, and he was Tery weak—muck weaker than he wee willitag to own. His weakness made IfyZnha feel stronger, and she quickly pre aren some cordial which he drank-, with th1anku1ne. After this, she produced Some refreshment for Ruric and Lafal, a.nd wh' e ttley sat down to it, she went to attendh+ father. , Toward evein g the guide took his leave, intending to r ach the first stopping -place that night. Hej wen urged to remain, but he said that he m,th be! back at Menai as early as possible, and he iateuded to take the moon for his guide a ood !part of the way. "1 shall see ou again ere long," he said to Ruric, after the latter had settled with him, "for I of n coine acmes the mountains. I will see to the Cossacks as I return. Adieu, till we meet ag in." I When Ruric re-entered the cot, he found that Albec ha fallen asleep, and Myrrh* was by his bedside, 1 One of her stnall white hands was resti g upon the old man's bosom, and upon her f ce there was a look of deep concern. 1 „ 'Alas, sir," 8 e whispered, turning to her guest, 'I fear em fat er is very ill. He breath es fointly, and I an eel that his heart beats very irregularl , I t ink he should hays more aid than we caii re der. Only a short dis- tance there is a nan 1 ell skilled in medieine, and if you will watch here, I will go and bring him! hithbr." i Ruric wcluId have gbue, but the maiden knew the way best, and a,s Rho would be likely to perform the miesion-ivith the most expedition, it was arranged thatishe should go, and that the count shonld remain with the invalid. It might have been twenty minutes that he had sat thus wheu the old man awoke. "Where is M hal?" was his first question, l as be gazed ab4ut him. 1 tains. I was stroug then. "I3ut you are vdry weak now," sail Ruric, "and a physiaian tnay be of benefit. This weakr ess has come upon you suddee y?" "Yes, very suddenly, and I think I shall soon be rid of it. But let the physician come. lie is a good man, and will not hurt mo._• The old man claied his eyes ani Ceased speaking, tuid for so mentoments he remained silent!, and during that time he breathed very heavily, and his limbs weta ever and • anon moved .byan involuntary action of ti e nerves and muscles, and at such times low mimes— almost imperceptible—would fall rem his lips. At length, however, be turn d again toward his watcher. "You spoke of Iran," he said, in a voice raised scarcely above a whisper, " f course, you saw him?" "Yes," quickly returned Rurie, st rtled by the idea that he might now gain sofne kuow- ledge of the serf. . "Do you know how his business is -succeed- ing?" . . "To what do you refer?" "To his business." "I know not enactly what you mean. He is a serf of the Paincenidenzikoff." "Ala then, he told -you nothing a ore." "No, he had no opportuuity to tell me much. But perhaps you can tell nu more of him. I only know he !liberated ine from prison, and that he was once a friend of my father, or rather that my father was his friend. What can you tell me of him?" t 'Did Ivan say nothing of when he might cone here?" asked Albec, seeming , to disre- gard the young man's question. ! "He -said it might, be in a few years, and perhaps iii a few months. But yo4 did not answer my question. You can surely toll me something ef Ivan?" ! "Nothing more than you know .low" re- turned the old man. "But I should like to see him. He is a good man—a good man, and though he is now a serf, yet his blood runs purer in tbe sight of God than does the emperor's who miles in the land that gave him birth. But you shall be welcoine, sir. This is your home, and- the lands arts at your service while it shall please you to ettay with .us. When I am 41 -Mager, I shall take plea- sure in showing yen how we Circassians live." Ruric saw that Albec spoke with difficulty, and he askedelo more questions; but he would not have had an opportunity even had he de- sired it, for at that momont Metrrha return- ed, in company- with the physician. The maiden hastened at once to her father's side, and the man of medicine sat down in the seat which Ruric had been occupying. "I am not very ;ick," said the old man in a tone that indicated the question more than the assertion. . But the physician shook bighead eery dubi- ously. He felt of the invalid's 'anise, and after counting ite beatings for a 1 while he placed his ear upon the old man's breast. When he had finished his examinjation, he moved back from the _bed, and t rned to a little portmanteau he had brought lwith him. "I can leave you some simple m 'cations," he said, "but care is what . you nod inept. You are viNryweak-, Albec, and yon need the utmoet caution in your case for some time to came." "Bat I am not eery sick. I shall live," urged the old tnan. • "Oh you. may outlive us all yet,' returned the physician, with a little laugh "but you want rare, yen want care, Albec.". And as he spoke thus, he dealt out his medi- cine and gave Myreha directions how to prepare it. After this he spoke a few words t of cheer to Albee, and then tux ed to leave the cot; butRurie followed him. "One moment, sir," said our hal o, after the physician bad mounted his horse 'will yot not tell me exaetly what you think 4.)f Al bec?" The moon was up, autl by its light the phy- sician closely scrutinized the sening mein features, but he asked -no questio S. • `.81 will tell you, sir," he at leneth replied. "The old man may get -up from this shock, but his life caunot be much long r connate ed. Okl age has done much towa wearing him out, and this blow has mane a crush- ing in his system from whites he can- not recover. He may live some months, bui not many. Bnt take good care of him, and] wilt see him again before long." Thus speaking, the physician turned bit horse away, and Ruric re-entered the cot. A L 1.1:e TATE FOILS/A.1JB. ;se—as-es.- BU LDINO LOT;S LISIt sALE.—Ta utelereigned las a number of rine mind mg Late iscuerien and J toned Stn.:ars! Mr vale, or. recve. r'or rar- tieul; -s apply D. WILSUS . 'Mrs pc) olt FOR. SA LE.—The hotel Property •known as the licipuiller Hotel, sitiritegi in one of tne 1 nest parts of the TOWIlbilip Of CUllaOrtIo. be e thee rented or gold to suit parti•.3 Lasci;Air)fa given at once, this 15 a gond opesii.g. Apply to M. Pea Dtmu;;;;er P.t.k , — 1-711 RM FOR SALE Olt, TO inseer TilE ToWN- b I' S"..0 RV gsod :ten; farm, 10 11 res elearcd, g000 fra':1011011A.C. Ittlifl fin ;mid 111111 prusesnents on the piers:. Also, xi -Anted to ler, the foe the e•ittliag and d resells: of any; logs end gird wood off Se to 7s 'trees or lsrel in Mini,: toe .ship. A; plY to G L.O. T11.01eSUN, Bos 'Win diem. . tf. - Ol'aSE FOR SALE Olt TO RE'• T.-- Fos Sale or II, to Rent iesit pierissetly owed and voinfort- able Lt.sideneu Vi est Ouch rich strer.t, formerly- 00- e up' Mr. j. 11. 1') ser. 'Inert: is hard and eott writ a splendid eell.•,r snd 'arse garde.t. Will be told,elicap rei,ted easy tern!, f0-.1 lie es nor iise left the town. Appis Dit. b Off r, ecsforth, • 1'245 tf. CHAPTER X. BETROTHXD. Feeder Ruric had been in his Circaseiat -home a month; and during that t me be had contrived to make hi rn sett very haepy. Albec had so far recovered from his sicknees that he could ride very comfortably by being help- ed hate his saddle; but the mo ety of eii strength which had returned to him brought with it a degree of reason which open his eyes to his failing powers. "Ah, Ruric," he said one day after the young man had helped him into bi. saddle, "1 did not used to be thus. 1 dit not Until; I should ever have to be lifted to zny herre's back. I muse be growing very Iv ak." "You have been weak," said l,uric, in 6 flattering tone. "But Perhaps yoi are grow- ing stronger. You sit in your saddle firmly, and your horse knows your will." "Ah," the old man uttered, with kin expres- sive shake of the head. "I sit in ny saddle because it is my nature. My limhs have be- come fashioned to it; and when that shall fail me, t,he earth will have1 seen th last of poor old Albec. No, no, uric, you cannot flatter me into the belief hat I am ever going te he strong again. I cannot live much longer; but I must li e to se Iran. I hope he will come soon." It was • a pure atmosphere in which th Po ex .1 OVSE FOlt SALE.—For sele cheap, the esni-. fortithie frame cot tege on 0-. derich street, at pre ea os ,,ed and occupied by 51 r. Kenneth Mc - Leo . It eontains seveli rooms 1111-1 W00(1.410(1, (Old ' tho-A.: is s stelds oi. the lot. Then, is- also 1 its of g: o I hard rind Huff, eater. This desaal, c iesiiderice w i;1 he sold cheap, its the proprietor is 'caving toes). For fin ther pi risen Lars app.), cm the . premises. 1-249tf KE 'IN NT 11 Ni.eLEOD. r.,,,„[ ['(311 SALE ssA very desirable farm for -i. sale, Long Lo• 4, Conc. ssion DOI; the toweship of Clrey, basing -As) asses, e. it li good bursters's e Rh te good thrivsig oreliards. -111-1 siteated about 4 10!,,s from liruesele and e miles from- the Village of Wa Din is convenier,t to Si heols and Ghtirches, with go d gravel roads. Fer further particel ns apply to the proprietnr on the premises or Watton125P1.x40. JO,'EPLI 110DGINS. ARM FOR SALE. --1 he -amine:lea-led Executors offer the John Loo c faro: for sale. The property col sists of Ifie acres, heir g Lot 10, i oncession fi, i Or ,v, and -having thereon it Lir t elass :wick bouee, : bank barn, or h ird, e•ells, nei er lannig spring, 1 go it fences, &c.; about 70 acrea cleared, balance 1 hu h. Possession will lie ',Mei to xt fall. For : fir ther Lartienlars as t....• pricer arid teriss, apply to W. Ii. DICKSON, Solicitor, Brussels ; cr t .1 JOHN 5 ITE and E. J. AleARTEUR, Executo3r2133,4tlf;th co 'cession of Grey. , ------- 1 -i, ARM FOR SALE.—For f -ale (heap, L t 23, •Con - r cession 7, in the township of Ilay, r ontaining 66 ae eii o'er 40 acres clear. d, the balairce is timbered , iv! h bliwir ash and cedar. There is on the place a good frame house arid a good ce4hard, jud cowmen- eii x to bear. It is within fou -r miles of :he Village of ii rural) and three miles from the Village of Zurich, and convenir nt to church and school. Also a Grocery St re in the V Rage of Hensel] The above property o '11 be sold cheap and on ter :es to suit the purchasers. P sseirsion given at any time. Apply to J AS. E. re0YER, Hunsall, Ontario.. 1260-4 yming count had breathed for month. And during that montl been almost constantly in the s Myrrah; and if he had thought ful when he first saw her, he thou tinies more so Row, that he had quainted with the intrinsic puri mind. He had lived m the ligl smiles, but he had not yet spoke the deepest thoughts that moved h It was near the middle of the and Ruric had just returned from sion with Albec. The air was so the thousands of opening blossom fragrant, that the cot seemed like Albec had taken his accustomed window, and he asked Myrrah if not like to go out. "You and RUTIC must go out this delightful air," he said; "for man has little chance for enjoyr he rides with me, iteeing that all tion has to be bestowed upon weak self." "And this is surely an enjoyrne ly returned the count, in a frank tone. "Whea I cannot find enj making comfort for- an old man, pleasures pass from me, for I sho them no more." This was spoken so sincerely brought tears to the old man's eyes, a Myrrah showed plainly by her ooks lee well she appreciated it. But the young people waited no urging on Albec's part; and as soi saw that he was comfortable, they They took their way up the river long distance they kept close elm]; the ba For some time not a word had beeha /spoke but at length Ruric broke the spe I. "Myrrah," he said in a low, tremnlo voice, "do you know I have begin to my new home?" _ _ _ the pastl he ha ciety ot er beautir ht her tea COMO ae- y of he t of her to her oif s soul. internee ari excun- sweet an were s a prise t by th he woul nd sme the youn ent whe bis atte y poo t," quie heartfe yment hen let m ld desen that t for mo n as th set fort and for • a SPLEND1D FARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, Lot 8, Concession 3, E. R. S.. Tuckeremith, contain- ing 100 acres, 911 of which are r leered, well -fenced, ui derdrained, and in- a high stet • of cul•ivation. T 'ere 113 a"good stone honse, funk barn with atone st 'Ming underneath, and alt other necessary out- ildings. It is within a mile and a half of Seaforth, and is conveni• nt to seheols, churches, market's &c. Itwill be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply to the proprietor on the premises or to Egniondville P 0. JAMES McGEOCH. . 1244 • EOUSE FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—For Sale or to Rent, the property on West Goderich street, adjoining Seafortb, formerly owned ind oc- cupied by Mr. Wm Copp. There is a comfortable frame house containing 9 rooms and a splendid stone cellar under the whole house, also a w ,odshed, hard and eon waterand a gond stable and other out- -buildings. Also a splendid garden of one acre. be sold cheap or ren ed on refesona le terms. pply to A. STRONG, or JAMES MeNiICHAEL. 7244 AEM IN STANLEY FOR SALE.—For sale cheap, the East half of Lot 20, Rayfield Road, S nley, containing 64 acres, of which 62 acres are c eared and in a good state of cultivation. The bal- ce is well timbered with hardwood. There are ood buildings, a bearing orchard and plenty of ater. It is within half a mile of the Village of arna and three miles from Brucelield station. ossession at any time. This is a rare chance to try a first class ,farm pleasantly situated. Apply to ARTHIsit FORBES, Seaforth 1144tf ROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT —That property' at present occupied by Thos. Smith, Ousted on Lot 24, Concession 3, McKillop, 1.11 miles rona Seafortn, coetaining 5 acres of good land, and n which there is a comfortable cottage 301.22 feet, ith kitchen, hard and soft water pumps; also a mall barn. There is about one acre planted with ruit trees. small fruits, grape vines, ete. This prera.' erty will be sold or rented cheap and on Tery easy tams, as the present owner is about to remove to ineardine. For all further particulars apply person- lly or by letter to R. COMMON, Seaforth. 1844 PLENDID FARM FOR, SALE—For Sale the East half of Lot 4, on the 4th Coneeesion, and Lot 4, n the 6th Concession, Tuelccremith, containing 150 cres, all cleared but abont 12 aeres. The farm is welI underdrained and , well fenced. There is a rick house and bank barn, 56 by 80 feet, also an •rchard of 200 bearing trees. There are three 'elle on the place and the river runs through part of t. There is no waste land. It is within four mi'ee of Seaforth and ia convenient to a good school. It s a magnificent stock and grazing farm. It will be old- cheap and on very easy terms as the proprietor wishes to retire. Apply on the premises or ad- dress Egrrondville P. 0. .TAMES PICKARD. 1818 FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.—The farm of 100 acres on the 9th concession of Mc-Killop, be- longing to Thompson Morrison, who is residing in Dakota and doee not intend to return, is of- fered for sale very cheap. Eighty acres are cleared and the balance good hardwood, maple and rock elm, within fri miles of Seaforth and within of a mile_ of achool house, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, stores, eri11, black- smithing afid wagon making shop, post office, &e.. good buildings and water for cattle, and good gravel roadsto any part of the township, taxes the lowest of any of the bordering townships. A mortgage will be taken -for WOW at 6 per cent. Apply to JOHN C. MOBRISON, Winthrop P. 0., Ont. 117611 PLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—For Sale Lots 16 and 17, on the 6th coecession of Morris, con tainieg 2 0 acres, about 130 acres under cultivation, being free from stumps, well fenced and well underdrained ; thirty acres gond pasture land and the balance well timbered with hardwood aid cedar. There is a good frame hous e good frame barn and other out-huildiuge all in good repair. There is a splendid oung orchard of three acres, also a never failing spring at the house and the river Maitlasid rune across the corner of one of the lots. There is no swamp or waste land. It is within three miles and three-quarters of the prosperous village of Brussels, and there is a school on the adjoining lot. This is one of the best farms in the county, being well adapted for both grain and stock. It will he sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the premises or to 8/—.MUEL LOVE, Brussels P. O. 123,5 tf. . -FIRST-CLASS FARM FOR SALE.—Compreiing Lot 22, and este half of 21, in the second conces- sion of Usborne, the County of Huron, containing 160 acres; on the Thames Road, limiles from Exe- ter nosket. There is on the ". farm a two storey brick house, 26x38, with kitchen 18x19; woodshed 14x29; two never failing spring wells and cistern; three barns, one having a brick foundation, 34x58; one with frame foundation and shed underneath, 30x52; third barn on surface, with stable nt end ; good driving house and young bearing orchard. There are120 aeree cleared and free of stumps; is also well underdrained and well fenced, the remain- der hardwood bnah ; the farm is situated one mile from school, and is ceavenient to churches. This is one of the best faros in Huron county. Terms easy. Apply on the premises, or by letter to MRS. SIMON A. JORY, Exeter P. 0. 1211-tf FARM FOR SALE. ---The undersigned offers for sale that valuable farm formerly owned by Mr. Mundell, on the 8th concession, Tuekersmith. It contains 150 acres, of which 116 acres are cleared and in splendid condition. It is well fenced and fairley well drained. The buildings are fleet -class, a good brick house almoet new, large frame barns with etone stabling underneath, suitable for feeding stock. There is also a large silo on the prercises, capable of holding all the corn ensilege grown on 10 or 12 acres. This is one of the finest farms in the County - of Huron, and wil be wild at a moderate price and on easy terms of payment. The farm is well adapt- ed for mixed farming, producing fine crops of grain, and ie also well adapted for grazing. For further particulars apply to the undersigned. D. D. WIL- SON, Seaforth Ontario. 1209 TEACHERS WANTED. MEACHER WANTZD.—A School Teacher, male or 1 female, 2nd class certificate, for School Section No. 8, Merris. • personal applieation preferred. All applications most be in by December 16th, 1891. Apply to S PAUL, Secretary, south half Lot 17, Con- t.; a ion 2, Morris, or to Pluevale P. 0. 1260-4 rflEACHER. WINTID for Union School Section No. 1 6, Township of Hullett, a female teacher for junior Department. Duties to commence January 2. 1E92. For further particulars apply to Secretary W. D. WILSON. Auburn P.O. 1249x4 MEACHER WANTED.—Wanted for School Section 1 No. 2, Grey, a Teacher for 1892. Male prefered. Applications stating salary desired and givingex- perience, to be addressed to the undersigned before December let. JOHN STEWART, Secretary, Cram brook P.O. 124ex4 ITIEACHER. WANTED.—Wanted for School Section 1 No. 11, Stephen, a male Teacher holding a second or third class certificate. Duties to commence 1st January, 1882. Sealed applications, marked, and stating salary desired will be received by tbe under- signed Secretary tintil Tuesday, December 22nd. FRED PREETER, Dashwood P. O., Ontario. 1251-8 „ e.ss - 3! e OLDEN N, - TPA Lill! 'We have received ex steamships f ; 0'1.1! I -V- ID a DECFMI;Eli 1891 .1x4 -S; .94.• A les and Cot- .an, alarif: tion of our Fall Importations, which we hope to 1 tiv'e- complete with Canada and Monievidean in a few days. • Goods—newest styles and good value.. R. JAMIE 8 0 artualS, La ittt %IRE MILT ABsituty RE CACTUREDONT COMM NOLL RAM LALR PURE IN TazIE 01-10TOM NGLISH BREAKFAST TEA rr Prm PR,O3D-u-cs_ uaranteed Absolutely Pure as Manufactured on the Gardens ill India. IAN Santa Claus -11as joined the firm and now w2 , will all have a Merry Xmas. Big Holiday Stock has come. The elegant -pre:,ents are new on exhibition. The shrewd 'buyers are gatting the first !choice_ from lily grand display of Ifoliday Goods. Never, have such nice. Goods been - show. • Never have prices been so lova Everybody is pleased who sees and })urchases from my great line of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver- ' plated Ware, Fancy Goods, Spectacles, Novelties, etc. There is sure • . to be a.Merry _Xmas at your house if you buy your gifts from - ! JORDAN, - G-rocer, AGENT FOR SEAR) TH. HERE WE ARE AGAIN. We have bought THOMAS DALY' stock, comprising Groceries, Crockery ancl. Glas ware, AND HAVE ASSORTED IT Ili" W,IIH A Vine new selection of goods, and we mg all at Greatly Redued Pric re sell- s. We will also carry on the PORK P CKING much ntore extensively this season than last, and pay the CASH PRICE FOR ALL DRESSED HOG iGHEST Many thanks for the people's liberal patronage in. the past, a d again we solicit a call. Oar store is situated in the centre of the town facing John street. R BEATTIE & GO,, Seaf rth. We have secured MR. D. DORRANCE, one of the old experienced packers in the Dominion, and customers can depend first-class article. st and most n getting a R. COUNTER, Jeweler, Main St., Seaforth. $50 Discount. $25 Discount On All Pianos purchased during December a discount of $50 will be allowed, and $25 allowed off each organ. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1867. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. CAPITAL (PAID UP) SIX MILLION DOLLARS - $$000,000 - - - - j$900,000 B. E. WALKER, GINUAL MAITAavis. SEAr:ORTH BRANCH. AlGeneral Banking Business Transacted. Farmers' Notes Discoufnted, Draft lamed payable at all points in Canada, and the principal eitlies the United States,Great Britain, Friince, Bermuda,&c. SAVINGS BANK Di PARTMENT. Deposits of $1.00 sod upwards received, and current rates of interest allowed. 1N?. EST ADMIT) TO TH1 PRIN6IFIL AT THE END OF MAY AND ,NOYLIIIIIIR LN NAGRI speetai Attention givea to the Collection of Commercial Paper and Farmers' �sles Notes. F. HOLMBOTED, Solicitor. M. MORRIS, Manager Important Announcement. BRIGHt BROTHERS SM.A_M-101R,11'1I The Leading Olothiers of Huro n, Beg to inform the people of Seaforth and surroanding country, that they have added to their large ordered clothing trade one of the Most Complete and best selected stocks of Boys, Youths' and Men's Readymade Clothing —IN THE COUNTY. Prices Unequalled. We lead the Trade. Remember the Old Stand, Campbell's Block, opposite the Royal Hotel, Seaforth. BRIGHT BROTIiiERS. `=' Bell and Dominion + and Organs always in stock. SCOTT BROS., 1251-3 Seafo Township "If Stanley. COLLECTOR'S NOTICE.—For the conveni- ence of the ratepayers of Stanley, Mr. Thos. Wiley, Collector,will be at Varna,Thursda-y, December 10th; Blake, Friday, December llth ; Brucefield, Monday, December 14th. Final winding up, Tuesday. Decem- ber 16th, at Varna. A hint to the wise is suffleent. Trios. !Wuxi', Collector. • 1251 TENDERS for SUPPLIES 1892. The undereigned will receive tenders for supplies up to noon on Wednesday, December 9,1891, for the supply of Butchers' Meat, Butter, Flour, Oat- meal, Potatoes; Cordwood, etc., for the following institutions during the year 1892, Viz.: The Asylums for the inane in Toronto, London, Kingston, Hamilton and Orillia the Central Prison and Mercer Reformatory, Toronto; the Peeforynatory for Boys, Penetanguishene ; the Inetitutions for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville, and the Blind, Brant- ford. Two sufficient sureties will be required for the dem fulfilment of each contract. Specifications and forms of tender can only be had on making applica- tions to the bursars of the respective institutions. N. B.—Tenders are not required for the supply of meat to the asylums in Toronto, London, Kingston and Hamilton, nor to the Central Prison and Refor- matory for Females, Toronto. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. CHEMIN, T. F. CHAMBERLAIN, Inspectors of Prisons and Public Charities. Parliament Buildings, Toronto, 23rd November, 1891. 1260-2 SEAFORTH Musical : Instrument =NifPC)=.11/1 Scott Brothers, PROPRIETORS, SEAFORTH, - ONTARIO. pany, Bowmanville. &111,tACNo.,OGSuel—phD;upnhomarnin,iNonew jaenroll & W. ,&BCoovramGaunvelipahe Dominion ORGANS. —W m. pBae4 D. W. Karn & Co., Woodstock. The above Instrumente always on hand, also a feat good second-hand Pianos and Organs for sale at from 825 upwards. Instruments sold on the instal- ment plan, or on terms to suit customers. Violins„ Concertinas and small instruments on hand also:sheet music, books &c. SCOTT BROS. John S. Porter's Undertaking and Furni- ture Emporium, SEAFORTS, - ONTARIO. OUTSIDE OF THE COMBINATION. Funerals furnished on tho shortest notice and satisfaction girl anteed. A large assort- ment of Caskets, Coffins and Shrouds, &e. always on hand of the best quality. The bestJ of Embalming Fluid aged free of charge a prices the lowest. Fine Hearse. S. T. HOLMES, Funeral Director. Resi- dence -- GODERICH STREET, direetly op- posite the Methodist churck in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Scott. The McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company. FARM AND ISOLATED TOWN PROPERTY ONLY INSURED. 01310113. Taos. E. !Hays, President, Seaforth P. O.; W. J. Shannon, Becy-Treas.'Seaforth P. 0.; Joha Hannah, Manager, Seaforth P. 0. DIRX-eT0118. Jas. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Donald Ross, Clinton ; Gabriel Elliott. Clinton • George Watt, Harlotik; Joseph Evans, Beeehwood ; M. Murdie, Seafortli Thos. Garbutt, Clinton. 1.01INTS. Thos. Neilans, Ilarloak ; Robt. McMillan. Seaforth ; 8. Carnochan, Seaforth. John O'Sullivan and Geo. Murdie, Auditors. Parties desirous to effect Insurances or trali• sant other businees will be promptly attended to application to any of the above officers, addreseti to their respective pen offiees. 11 DEC x es, me so be "So 1 the wild father, t to tall y all." fbe MIyi ah on her, 1 yet he e to her upon Ile breeze SI ati ued, if you n do not soul wen light of silent le ings. on cart ere tide "I lee ed tbe ground! mauve "The in a is) for tie: affeen Fo at len._ faze, . dawn; calve-. of the up. I have "An mine. Aga were she On earn been t tremn the lo nay Ir "A ing in ful olejec ever soul a ear, with that —an mil with take, 14.1 nay N 11 Vet of II anti peni joet Ea warI nus thei foun him him