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The Huron Expositor, 1892-01-01, Page 2imoNnnl!ItJED noir UST WEEK.) • When the emperor was left alone, b sish€d his morning's toilet, and then he t .town a Dd looked over his letters once m sad those who were aoquil►inted with hi fibaI& have seen from his thoughtful manner ►t he was reading, and digesting, and plan - sing, all at the same time. Punctual to the half hour the obedient secretary entered. "Is all done]" asked Nicholas, refolding the last letter. - "Yes, sib" "Then haste you now to my grooms. Bid for me the best drojeka and four of the fleet- s¢ horses. See that our bedding is put on board, for we must sleep upou the road.' On the third night from this we must sleep in Moscow, and on the eighth at Odessa. Noth- ing, beyond that, but sooner if possible. You will accompany me." Posyovitz was too well acquainted with the hardy emperor's habits to be surprised at his order; and without question of any kind, he hastened away to obey it. In the mean time Nicholas wrote out a few necessearydirections for his ministers; and haling folded and seal- edtheta, he went to take leave of his wife. 7;1n an hoar from that time a substantial drjeka, with the emperor and his secretary on board, was dashing along toward the con- fines of the province of Novgorod. CHAPTER XIX. THE FLIGHT. It was toward the close of the day, and Salim had just left Myrrha's side, where he had spent an hour in conversation. The week was drawing to a close, and the time was nigh at hand when the Moslem counted upon the possession of the most beautiful wife within the city. After h3 had gone, Fatima came to the maiden's feet, and sat down upon her cushion. She looked: very sober and could not have been 'far from un- happy, for she had again heard Selimn's words of _ love bestowed upon another, and her heart had again been pained. But Myrrha did notspeak, as usual, She R as silent, and her eyes were filled with tears. Fatima, looked up in surprise. "What has happened?" she asked. "Nothing nothing," returned Myrrha. "I am only thoughtful, and•I,was thinking how much of gratitude I owed,to you. I always weep when I feel very grateful." "Then you must love me," whispered. Fatima, raising herself to the lounge, and throwing her arms around her companion's neck. " Indeed I do love you," fervently re- sponded Myrrha, returning the warm embrace. " I shall never forget to pray for you, foryou have been very kind to me." " And I mean to be kind!" cried the wife, forgetting all her own sorrows now. "I shall always be land. Oh, I wish Salim had two hearts, two fouls." e But you forget that I have a heart—a soul—that is all mine—one that beats truly for me," whispered Myrrha. "Yes—I did forget," murmured _ Fatima, bowing her head. "But your charm," added she, looking up with a quick expression, "will that do as you thought? Have you tried it Wit?" "Not. wholly. To -morrow I will tell you how it works; but to -night I must have to myself. To -night, Fatima, ere I lay me down to sleep, I shall know both your fate and "You are sure of that?' "I think so. Come to my room in the morning., and yogi shall know." "I will come; and if you sleep, I shall awake you." :"I thinly you will not find me asleep, for my anxiety will be equal to your curiosity." "Ah, Myrrha, it is not all curiosity. I too am anxious. I hope we may all be happy. You said you would not harm—but 1 am not suspicious. I trust you, Myrrha." i reetaetwo girls embraced each other, and at the end othalf an hour they separated. Myrrha strained the faithful Fatima to her bosom, and kissed her many times; and when she turned away there was a pang at her • heart, for the thought came to her that she had seen her sweet companion for the last time. It was fairly dark when Myrrha entered her own .private room, but the attendant had lighted the greatlamp, andthe perfumed fluid sent forth a sweet odor as it burned. • She pulled the bell -cord that hung near her, and shortly afterward a eunuch looked in at the door. She requested the attendant td send Dido to her room. At length the old negress made her appearance, and wished to ,knoa the pleasure of her mistress. At first Myrrha was so agitated by her emotions that she had to turn away her head; but by a powerful effort she overcame .them, and ,she was soon calm again. "You are not well," said Dido, whose quick eye had detected something out of the way. "Not very, ", returned Myrrl4a, fully sensible of the strength she required., and being determined to maintain it. "Not very. My head is light. I -fear I have drunk too much sherbet. I am not used to the drink." "No, I suppose not," replied Dido, with a sort of appreciative -chuckle and a smack of the lips. "Wait till yoit have drank as much as I have," "Oh, I shall soon get used to it," said Myrrha, with a forced smile. "But I sent for you, Dido, to know if you could perform a mission for me." "When?" "This evening." "That depends upon what it is." "Oh, it's nothing which you could object to, only I dib not know as you could Ieave the ho'ise in the evening." "Certainly, I can go and come when I please." "And they will not question you?" "Nobody but Selim dares to question me." "Then you are indeed privileged." "Yes—if to be always on one's feet is a privilege. But for my part, I should think you and Fatima were the privileged ones." "So we are -so we are," said 31yrrha, in a tone so well assumed that no one could have detected it. "Yes, that you are. My soul, what an easy life! But what is your errand?" "Ah, yes. Do you know where to find the Jew of whom Selim bought me?" eyes.” "Ob, I tidbit . I had not drank so .much of that sherbet—but it tasted so delicious I could not help it. -I have a mind to throw the rest away, for it will surely tempt me to further excess." "What! throw away sherbet! Out upon thee for a wasteful! . But I will not say that. Give me the drink." "Certainly --though I think that would be throwing it away, for I do not think you need it." As Myrrha thus spoke, she lifted a miler fir -on from the basin of the fountain, w' `'*•g,th't it might l= • "Oh, 1 likealmond." ' And again Dido raised the vesel and drank. When she had done the flago i was empty; and having set it down and wippol her lips, She turned toward the maiden. "Now, I suppose I must do your errand out of _,pure gratitude," ' she said, with a chuckle' of pleasure that told how well she had enjoyed the draught.'. "But it must be nothing out 4f the way; fbr I never deceive . Salim." "Of course I would ask you to do nothing wrong," ret ed Myrrha;,, with some little show of anxi ty. "Butd you always see Selim when y u go out int evening?" _ ' "Oh no, a is off bef this time, drink- ing coffee an smoking with his friends at their cafe." ' "Then you go out very easily t" "Yes, if th re's nothing wrong in it. Mind that, I said if there was nothing wr—ong—in --ah-r-r-r. y, bless mf how sleepy I am 1 What can r -r -r—" Dido yawn and gasped and with one or two more attempts to she rolled over upon the floor perfectly insensible. "So, so," murmured Mirrha, as she bent over the prostrate woman €"the drug begins its work. It Seoul hart Yeti, Dido. It will only make you sleep sou y till morning. Aye," she added, starting p, "the drug has done ite charm, and now mes my part. Be strong and firm, '.O my. e art,—be strong. The way is open, and , help me to pass through. Give me but egress here, and I can find protection somewhere'," Myrrha stooped down, end with a strong hand she removed the fantastic articles of dress with which Dile wadli clothed. One by one she took them off, ani though the task was a tedious one, yet - she accomplished it, and whezt it was all done, *he com- menced to put the quaint garments upon herself, and by stooping a little they fitted her well- As loon as this', was accomplished she drew fro her bosom mask of dingy black silk, w ch she had •fashioned herself, and having ed it upon her face, she took Dido'& coif of imson and white, and bound it abut her head, taking care that her Bair was tuck up out o sight, and that an end of the coif was lef" en that it might fie;p ,about her- face. whet it was all done, she went and surveyed he , If in the mirror, - and she fatly started at the strange appearance sh made, Thi black mask fitted :snugly to her ;face; and th ,ugh the features were not like 1 lidos, yet the rest was so per- fect that it would escape detection. After this ihe maiden arose and moved toward the dolor. She ops ed it and passed out into the anteroom, an from here she gained the gallery.. At a ort distance was a watching eti`,nuch, but w'thout hesitation. she kept on 4nd passed h He did not oppose her, nordid be speak: He only moved aside to let her go by, and hen resumed his watch. This give the maid n courage, and ith more co deuce. At the. she came e a point where o flights o stairs running ays, and a e •. uch was there Myrrha k . ew not which it she knew t -would not do ed to the left. ay, Dido," said ge was Iock- r she moved -on end of the galls there were to down opposite to guard them flight to take, b to hesitate, so sheat once t "You'll not gt out that the eunuch, " for the front ed half an hour ago." There was al lamp ha. _', g directly over the centre of the space betw', - n the two stair- ways and our hekoine had the resence of min d to pass directly underneath i as she turned to take the op to passage., This helped to keep her face ed, and sh passed on with- out being stop . At the oot of the stairs she hesitated, f r she knew ' not now which way to'turn. he foundh elf in quite a Large ball, and here were a dozen doors, at least, in sight, But there was not a moment for thought, fo a grim, ever resent- eunuch stood leaning against one of the walls, so she walke directly -the door that seemed the neest to the out ' e of the build- ing and open it. She passed -quickly through, and lien she had I closed the doer behind her she found he '::lf in the dark; but there vias a f current of air upon her cheeks, an hope sprung up in her bosom. As s+on as Myrrha had become i a little d i , used to the gloom, she disc vered a la ice, and on ap- proaching it s e found ind= .. that she was in one of the outer rooShe groped her way aloe the wall n • til she found a door, but it w fast. Qui kly and almost wildly she ra her hands over its surface to see if she ould find a key, No such thing was theta, but she ound a button, though, and u turning i. the door yield- ed to her tou h. She pus . ed it open and passed throug , and a a ild thrill .shot through bier f ame as she ouud herself in the open air. soon as . he could gather strength to loo carefully a out, she became satisfied that he was in the garden. She had seen this garden from t. a windows of the harem, and -she knew that i was surrounded by a high, im netrabie wal, but she hoped to be able to s rmount it at some point, and with this hope -be moved q ickly on througt one of the by- aths toward the extremity of the inclosure. Myrrha had ained about half the distance from the port to the wal , when she wai startled by he ing footstep: behind her, Foi • a single instant she stop d to listen, aini then she hurried on again. j She -found her- self more weak than sh had supposed. The ordeal through whit she had already passed had tried her nerves strength to its utmost, and the few mome is of quiet in the garden had fc#r the while d her burden; but this new siurce of alar came upon her when she could not bear it. She fled rm, but she still beard the footsteps behind her. "Stop, stop!1' cried the pi rsuer. Myrrha head, and she, tied to gather her shattered enemies. She.}: t on, but it was more under the force of the impetus her i,ody had already gained, than f om the result of her will. "Stop, stop! you cannot scape me!" came in quick hurried accents f.m the pursuer. One more e ort—one mo -e thrill of feint- ing hope, andi the maiden . me to the end of the peeth.; Slic1 could neithe • turn to the right hand nor the Ileft. . Before .er was an arbor. beneath• the vines of wh'ch played a small fountain. Be ind her shot card the coursing footsteps. She would h e dashed around the arbor, but the high 'all was beyond. She would have turned, be the pursuer was there. She clasped her ,sands, but before she could pray a hand Inas laid upo' her shoulder, and with one will ,cry she sank fainting upon thefloweryar h. CHAPTER N. A SUNBEAM, AND n CLOUD. Myrrha did not remain long insensible, for she ::con realized that thl. silken :iia,lc had been pulled from her face, and that her brow and temples were being !bathed with colo! water. She heard her name pronounced in low, thrilling accents—the 3'oice was farnlliar —..lie knew its tones—and She came back to life. She looked un, and in the -dim starlight she saw revealed the 'features of Feodor Ru- ric•. ` "Myrrha! Myrrha!" he cried, as he raised her head to his lap. "Oh, lam not mistaken. You are safe. I am here; You know me, Myrrha?" The maiden pronounced his name in a low whisper, and at the sante tithe raised her arms rt his neck. -1 '`Can we get out from here " she asked, gaz- e• eagerly about her, as soon as she realized \nature of her -position. ;;"Oh, thank God, -• far 'ler, I am safe. I ata the same - sn in the T E HURON EXPOSITOR. metuon nigner up. "1 saw you and 1 thous • fi you were the old woman whom I have scot about here, and 1 determined to weak wi h you it possible, and ask for Myrrha. But • 11 is mine how. come, we must tell - our stor es In a safer place. But draw on your rn::ir again, for it may be of service. Myrrha took the silken disguise, and havi ad justed, it, she leaned upon the youth's ar and they hastened away toward ono of angles of the wall whore there mit a sto rope hanging down. It was one that Ru had left there` -and by dint of much exerts be succeeded in helping Myrrha to the top the wall, and when he had followed her pulled up the rope and let it down upon t outside, it being fastened to the coping b • a grapple. Ths descent was easy. Then Ru - o shook the rope down and threw it away, d then- he gave his arm to his companion : d hurried off toward the harbor. Without difficulty Ruric reached the i , n where he had taken his lodging, and e - aided to take Myrrha secretly to hie o et apartment, fearing that If any one w her it might lead to her detection. When th y reached the room the maids sank. ° u a seat; but shd was only fats ed with ov exertion -she did did not feel fait nor dizz . The door was closed and secu ed; and th , they told their stories. Myrrh told all th t had befallen her—how she bad een sold, a bow she had passed her ti a in Sell dwelling. And in return Ruri told his o adventures. Ile related his re very ,at t e house of Orfa—his passage of he Caucus s —Hs meeting with the guide, a innkee and finally with the Jew. - "I at once sought the dwelling of Self .._;" be continued, and there I watched. Twi 1 spoke to some one who came oI t, but I could gain no tidings .f you. Yes, I kept up the watch for four da s and nights without gaining on word. • night I resolved to approach be house .y the garden, and with thatinten I procure • a iope and scaled the wall. 1 ad not .::n there over fifteen minutes befo ,e I saw so. e one come out into the garden friim the ho I was close by, and I supposed it was an o d egro woman whom 1 have seer several tim .tbout the .premises. I did not`dare, to h. 11 her too near the house, for fear • I 'mig . t frighten her, so I let her get some distan ff, and then I followed. I :cannot descri you what were my feelings when I fi =t w your own swee face. But you kno e rest." Ruric clasped the aider to his bosom .. be ceased speaking, a d for a long while th y remained silent. Th were both thinking -i! the past; but their Inds could not dw 11 there long, for there N as yet a dubious pa h before them. Myrrha was the first to spe "I shall be searched for in the morning ". she said, "and perhaps they will discover m flight before. Do you thick I shall be here?" I "I have been thinking of that," return Ruric, thoughtfully. "If I have been notice. hanging about the merchant's dwelling—an of course I have—they may take the hint en trace me here." "You know you asked of some one who teff Selim's house concerning me," - euggeste Myrrh., not trying to conceal her apprehen sions. "I know I did," returned Ruric. An after a few moments of reflection, he added "It will not be safe for you to remain here. must find some other place of refuge. Yo can stay here a while, and I will go ont an seek some place. Not 'far from here is Greek tailor. He is poor, and I think' for fjw pieces of gold he will give you shelter. I aha confident he may be trusted. You wi be safe here while I am gone." "But you will come back soon," murmur ed Myrrha, clinging fearfully to her lover. �"Yes, yes, dearest. Rest you upon thl uoh while I am gone, and when I return w1ll have a place of safety looked up. D not fea'r." "I cannot help trembling," she uttered "but you may go. I think I shall be safe." IThe youth kissed her, and having spoke a Iword more of cheer, he hurried away fro the room, and with as little noise as possibl descended to the narrow, dirty street. it wa. n w nearly midnight, bit he found the ence of- the° «reek • tailor . without diffi c ty, though the task of arousing him wa.. nbt so easy. But even that was at last ac• mplished. • The tailor came down and opened the doo e count went in, and then in as few wor aS possible explained the object of his visi e Greek considered upon'the proposition b t the color of the gold overcame hi f ars, and he consented that the maid e should be brought at once to -his hou.• and he would conceal her as long as nec :1117 and his inn. He -had been gone nearly a With eager steps Rurie hastened back to. hour, but amid the excitement and ansiet the occasion he had taken little note time. When he reached the steps of the in he heard steps in the narrow hall, and f and that the outer door was partly open He entered and met the host. -- .. 'r i"Elt 1" uttered that individual, with a loot o surprise. "Where have you been?" "Been walking. But what are you u "P• • m up for enough. -By the beard of th pt'ophet, I came nigh having my house pullet down about my ears. %Vho are you? or wha 0-0 you?" ` "What do _ you meanr stammered th ytouth, seized with a fearful apprehension. "I mean Who are you that you pick up sue ft dust about my inn?" - "I don't understand you. I've done uothin1 .Explain." - "Explain ! By the black rock of the Kaaba that's more than I can do. All 1 know. i teat there's been folks here after you. -The ascribed your dress and looks exactly." "But they did not find. me!" I_ "No—of course not. But they'll ho likely to next time, so 1 advise you, if you has e ctdone zany crime, to t;' yourself out of tlje a "I am no criminal," uttered Ruric. "You know best,"rejoinc-d the host; and s he spoke he turned toward his own apareA ment. "Ruric hastened up to his room. He push d open the door and entered. The lamp wi s burning, hut there was no Myrrha! He gar i j about him, but helves alone! Ho called the name of his beloved. b,7 t he gainedno •. answe In a frenzy he rushed down stairs and called up his host. "Who were the people who came for me he asked.- -. "I don't know," returned the Turk, a little startled by the young man's manner. "But you know someehing of them?" per. Ruric. ! "I know there was a cadi with them, and= thabis all," . I . "And did they go to my room!" ' "To be sure they did." `And who came down with theme' I "The same that wont up, 1 suppose. I didn see them all; I only saw the cadi, and he wp shaking some pieces of gold in his han You'd better let me rest new, and if y want to know anyxmore I'll talk with you i�n the morning." ! The sleepy host slammed the door as he spoke and Ruric went back to his room. closed the door after him, and sank do upon the couch. He had little power to ph he had power only to groan in his utter a guish, for he' •'bt that Myrrha hi been taken .Forever. i r ) t.. 8 hao ie REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. BUILMIN1 LOTS FOR SALE.—The undersigned has a umber of fine building Lots on tioderioh and James treete for sale, at low prices. For par- tioulltrs;apply to D. D. WILSOly. 908 To RENT OR FOR SALE.—The hotel property known as the Benmiller Hotel, situated in one of the dealt parts of the Township of Colborne. Will be either rented or sold to suit parties Possession given at once, this is a good opening. Apply to M. MUMMER, Benmiher P.O. 1222-tf FARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT IN THE TOWN- SHIP OF TU1tNBERRY.—A good 100 acre farm 80 acres cleared, good frame house. Rent can be paid in Improvements on the place. Also, wanted to let, the contract for the cutting and drawing of saw logs and coni wood off 60 to 76 acres of land in above township. Apply to GEO. THOMPSON, Box 126, Winghem. 1260 tf. NOt SE FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—For Sale or to Rent that pleasantly situated and oomfort- able relidenoe on West Goderich Street, formerly oc- cupied by Mr. J. H. Pyper. There is hard and soft water, s splendid cellar and a large garden. Will be sold cheap or rented on easy terms as the owner hoe left the -town. Apply to DR. SCOTT, Seaforth. 1249 tf. HE$>IDENCE FOR SALE.—For sale cheap, the residence in Egmondville now owned and oc- oupled i by Mr. Henry Jackson. It is commodious and comfortable and *as in connection with it, all necessary conveniences, such as hard and soft water, Lo. There is also half an acre of land. It is a most please t and desirable place to live in, being high, dry and healthy. Apply to W. G. DUFF, Seaforth, 1'263 tf. MIARl*f FOR SALE.—;The undersigned Executors ,E• offer the John Lown farm for sale. The property consists of 100 acres,- beiug Lot 10, Concession 5, Grey, and having thereon a flrbtolass brick house, bank barn, orchard, wells, never -failing spring, good f nces, titch about - 70 acres cleared, balance bush. Possession will be given next fall. For further particulars as to price and terms, apply to W. B. !DICKSON, Solicitor Brussels ; or to JOHN SMITH and E. J. i1cARTHUR, Executors, 8th concession of Grey. 1230tf F?( ARFOR SALE.—For sale that splendid and colnveniently situated farm adjoining the Vil- lage of $rucrfield, and owned and occupied by the undersi n alI is cl4ared. There are 116 scree, of which nearlyed and in a high state of cultivation and all but aboiut 20 acres in grass. Good buildings and plenty of water. It adjoins the Brucefleld Station of the Grand Trunk Railway. Will be 'sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply on the promises or to Brum- field P. O. P. 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It is within four miles of Seat rth and is convenient to a good school. It is a magnificent stock and grazing faun. It will be sold cheap and on very easy terms as the proprietor wishes to re ire. Apply on the premises or ad- dress Egmondville P. 0. JAMES PICKARD. 12,18 FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.—The farm of 100 acres on the 9th concession of McKillop, be- longing to Thompson Morrison, who is ' residing in Dakota and does 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 4 miles of Seaforth `and within of a mile of school house, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, stores, wills, black- smithin and wagon making shop, post office, -&c. good bu dings and water for cattle, and good gravel roadeto ny part of the township, taxes the lowest of any of the bordering townships. A mortgage will be taken for $3,000 at 8 per cent. Apply to JOHN C. MORRrISON,. Winthrop P. 0., Ont.. k( 1178tf FIRST- .LASS FARM FOR SALE.e-Cotnprsiing Lot 22, and eas half of 21, in the second conces- sion of U borne; the County of Huron, containing 150 acres ; on the Thames Road, iljmiles from Exe- ter. mlr1iet. There is on the -farm a two storey brick house, 26x38, with kitchen 18x19 ; woodshed 14x29 ; tivo never failing spring wells and cistern ; three barns, one having a brick foundation, 34x58 ; one with frame foundation and shed underneath, 36x52; ti,ird barn on surface, with stable at end ; good driving house and young bearing orchard. There are120 acres cleared and free of stumps ; is also well lunderdrained and well fenced, the remain- der hards{•ood bush ; the farm is situated one mile from schciol, and is convenient to churches. This is one of the best farms in Huron county. Terms easy. Apply oil the premises, or by letter to MRS. SIMON A. JORY, Exeter 1'. 0. 1211-tf FARM FOR kSALE.--The undereigned offers f r sale that valuable farm formerly owned by r. Mundell, on the 8th concession, Tuckersmith. It contains 160 acres: of which 115 acres are cleared at d in splend d condition. It is well fenced and fair] y well drat ed. The buildings are first-class, a go brick iro ise almost new, large frame barns wi h stone ata ling underneath, suitable for feeding stoe There is ilao a lame silo on the premises, capable f holding all the ern ensilege grown on 10 or 2 acres. Th a is one of the finest farms in the County of Huron and wil be sold at a moderate price aria on easy t rms of payment. The farm is well adapt- ed for mi ed farming, producing fine crops of grafi , and is also well adapted for grazing. For furth r particutare appply tr the undersigned. D. D. WIL- SON, Se' forth Ontario. 1209 - W. OMERVILLE Agent h. N. W. Telegraph and Cant- a!dian Epress 'Com•panies, SEAFORTHJ - - ONT. Telegraphic connections everywhere. Low rates cn money, packages and remitters guaranteed againtit loss. Tile eonven ence and safety of our money order serice is att acting the attention of and pleas- ing man} patrons Special rates on produce'anii poultry. jjjjToronto rain service only 4/ hours, Mort - real 17 hours. 1228 Notice to Creditors.. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN~ DINSMORE, LATE OF THE TOWNSHIP 0J' HAY, IN THE COUNTY OF HURON, YEOMAN, DECE SED. - Notice i hereby given pursuant to Chapter 110 of the Revise Statutes of Ontario, 1887, that all persona having cla ms against the Estate of John Dinsmore, late of the Township of Hay, in the q, unty of Huron, Yeoman, deceased, who died on or at the 12th day of January A. D. 1891, are required to deliver or send by poet to Robert Douglas, Blake P. 0., Ontario, the Exe alter of the ,last will and testament of the said John Dinemore; deceased, on or before the 10tH day of January, A. n., 1892, their names and addresi ses and the full particulars of their claims, and the securities (ifIany) held by them. And that after th said 10th da of January A. D., 1892, the said Executor will proce4d to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto E having rega d only to the claims of which notice shall have been ven as above required, and the said Executor 1 not be responsible for the assets, or,anv part thereof to any person of whose eltim notice shall: not have ben reeeivled at the time of such distribu- tion, Js M. BEST, eaforth, Solicitor for Execueor. Dated, December 10 h, 1891. 1252-4 , ONTARIO Mutual - Live o Stock INJSURANCE CO. Head' Office: - Seaforth. THE ONLY Live Stock Insurance Company in Ontario having a Government Deposit and being' duly Licensed by the .same. Aie now carrying on the busine¢e of Live Stock Insurance and solicit the patronage of the hhportere and breeders of the Province. - For furl r particulars address , JOHN AT GOLDEN LION, $EAFORTH. FATT,L OF 1891. as We have received ex steamships Mongolia*, Akides and Corean, a Tare I• portion of our Fall Importatibms, which we hope to have complete with goo* ex Canada and Montevidean, n a few days. lei Goods—newest styles and good value. • R. AM IESONI RK. Lars URE MDLAgTEA RAM LAL'S "4' imOtumbat PURE INDIAN TE THE CHOIOE6T ENGLISH pREAKFAST. TEA THE WOGELLSD P1i3ODUCES_ • Guaranteed Absolutely Pure as Manufactured- on the gardens in India. M. JORDAN,' - Grocer, AGENT FOR SEAFORTH. HERE WE A R H; AGAIN. • We have bought] THOMAS DALY'S : stock, porriprising Groceries, Crockery and,'G lassware, • AND HAVE ,ASSORTED IT UP WITH A Fine new selection of goods,: and we are sell- ing all at Greatly. Redh.ced Prices. We will also carrry on the PORK 'PACKING much ,.lore extensively this season than last, and pay the HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR ALL DRESSED HOGS. Many thanks for the peop e's liberal patronage in the past, and again we solicit a call. Oar store is sit ated in the - cents of the town, facing John street. • R. BE ATT E & CO., Seaforth. We have secured M' .-D. DORRANCE, one of the oldest and most experienced packers in the Do inion, and customers can depenfl -on getting a first-class article. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Established 1867. HEAD 1OFFICE, TORONTO. . CAPITAL. (PAID UP) SIX- MILLION DOLLARS - $6.000,000 REST, - - - $900,000 B. E. 'WALKER, GENERAL MANAGER. SEAFORTH BRANCH. AhGeneral Banking Business 'Transacted. Farmers' Notes Discounted, Drafts issued payable at all paints in Canada, and the principal cities in - the United Statefi,Great Britain, France, Berniuda,&c. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1.00 and upwards received, and current rates of interest allowed. INTER- EST ADDED TO THE PRINCIPAL AT THE END OF MAY AND NOVEMBER IN EACH YEAR. special' Attention given to the ioixection Of Commercial Paper and Farriers' Sales Notes. F. HOLMESTED, Solicitor. M. MORRIS, Manager Important -:- Announcement. BRIGHT BROTHERS, Swl.A.FORTII . The Leading Clothiers of Huron, Beg to inform the people of Seaforth and surrounding 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 -- IST THE COUNTY. Prices Une_quaIled. We lead the Trade. Remember the Old Stands Campbell's Block, opposite the Royal Hotel, "4eaforth. BRIGHT, BROTHERS. JANUARY 1 1892. Santa Claus , Has joined the firm and now we will all have a Merry Xmas. My Big Holiday Stock has come. The elegant presents are now on exhibition. The shrewd buyers are getting the first choice from my grand display of Holiday Goods. Never have such nice Goods been shown. Never have prices been so .low. Everybody is pleased who sees and purchases from my pied—line of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver- plated Ware, Fancy Goods, Spectacles, Pipes, Novelties, etc, There is sure to be a Merry Xmas at your house if youbuy your gifts from W. R. COUNTER, Jeweler, Main St., Seaforth. $50 Discount. $25 Discount. All,Pianos purchased during December a : co 5O will be allowed, and $25 allowed off ea organ. IfigP Bell and Dominion Pianos and Organs always in stock. SCOTT BROS., Seafolt h. 1251-3 0 0 Cr - 1 ii CD ;:i. 1;:*(1) .1 --14 1 - '4" . a ):: - ,=c t0 P (I) rT, zc;:l., d n cm - 0. 1--, e 1c o ent- 1 • i-.1 20 rn emst- et O �.` ve 0 0 c � u (J 0 O 2 Ho � O 0H P2 C CD r 0-, ,- 0 CI) CD 1-I CSD 0 g CD t -r -- i 0 0 0 el - John S. Porter's Undertaking and Furni- ture urni ture Emporium, SEAFORTH, - - ONTARIO.; OUTSIDE OF THE CO3IBINATION. Funerale furnished on the shortest noticela. and satisfaction gut anteed. A large assort - meat of Caskets, Coffins and Shrouds, &c- lways on hand of the best quality. The bee/ Embalming Fluid axed free of charge an prices the lowest. Fine Hearse, S. T. HOLMES, Funeral Direeior. -Besi- dence GODERICII STREET, directly op- posite the Methodist church in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Scott. The McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company. FARM AND ISOLATED TOWN PROPERTY ONLY INSURED. orrresss. Thos. E. Plays, President, Seaforth P. O,; W. J. Shannon, Secy-Treas,, Seaforth P: O.; John Hannah, Manager, Seaforth P. 0. -_ nrascr•oas. Jas. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Donald Ross, Clinton ; Gabriel Elliott. Clinton ; George Watt, Marlock; Joseph Evans, Beechwood ; 31. Murdie, Seaforth ; Thos. Garbatt, Clinton. A4 MTS. Thos. Neilans, Harlock ; Robt. Mc3I'ilian, Seaforth ; 8. Carnochan, Seaforth, John O'Sullivan and Geo Murdie, Auditors. Parties desirous to effect Insurances er trap seat other business will be promptly attended to on application to any of the above officers, addresiled to their respective post offices. 1189 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED AT 'THE HURON EXPOSITOR OFFICE SEAFORTH, ONTARIO. NO WITNESSES R OLIIRED • '4