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The Huron Expositor, 1892-01-29, Page 3ad - a, in by ant vide ai nre. oap iaTe hem tort*, we : en ,are my een O'Ve" 4td ver - pre if . _ sWeeles Alain JANUARY 29, 1892. - T4 HURON EXPOSITOR. :ewukalowaegissweiii _ croucneu !clown, a ceuckfe of Imbecile laughter dribbling through his lips. Then an iron hand fell on Mar's nenk. "What are you doing, Bolzito Sartane?" said the deep voice• of John Revell. Mar turned with a savaga cry and strug- gled furiously to free himself. Ho was stroug and lithe as a serpent. but he was held by the strength of a Lion. The struggle lasted but for a few breathless minutes. Re-vell forced him- down, aud, with his knee upon his breast, disarmed him of the knife couceseled in his side. Then he flung him off and confronted him sternly. "I knowyour history," said he. "This is note a safe place for you. God sent. me to protect this girl. I fought you and your wretched victim there with your own wea- pons. Now, be off, or I will show you no more consideration than you meant to show him—and herr "But she is dead!" snarled the other, gasp- ing and shivering. "No, she lives," replied Revell, "aud her lifo in future will be safe from any influence except what comes from her owieheart and Awake, Judith," he continued, beck- oning to the sleeping girl. "The trouble is past. You are free." She eighed, moved, unclosed her eyes and slowly raised herself on one aral. Her glance, at first bewildered. finally rested on Revell, and with a smile she rose and came to him. He put one arm round her shoulders and so faced the defeated enemy. But he, by what- ever name he might he known, seemed to dread the regard of her eyes more than the power of man. There must have becu the remnant or something human in him. He covered his face and slunk back into the shadow of the room. They did not see him pass the threshold, but when Revell revived the light of the lanip he was gone. - The storm pas.sed away during the night, and the morning was as fresh and pure as a naaiden's soul. Walking along the dimpling margin of the blue sea, Judith aud her lover came to the grove of cedars. The largest of them had been struek by a lightning holt aud was spilt from summit to base, and the headstone: of the grave was shat. ..J. And there lay the body of a man. seem- ing to wear the features of Mar. Yet the face was that of an aged man, with griz- zled hair and furrowed skin. He was. dead but there was no mark of death upon him. Perhaps he had died long befere, or perhapsthe vision of an unatta int ed !eve had smitten him with the death to which eouees no hereafter. PRYOR'S BLACK BOOK. By Elmer Dane. HEN Robert Pryor, accompanied by his fair young bride, es- tablished himself in the town of Wichville to practice law, he did so with the idea firmly rooted in his mind that to attain power and success he must thor. oughly arquaint , self with the lives and characters of his fel- low -citizens, as well as become thoroughly versed in the lore of his profession. In addition, then, to the Index Rerum, which was to contain notes of decisions, citations to authorities, and different legal points as he shoukl chance upon thorn end deem them valuable, he determined to pro- cure a book which should be nnique after its kind, and serve the other purpose of con- taining notes upon mea Accordingly he had the book -binder make, after his instructions, a large, thick volume, the pages of which were divided int() separ- ate blank spaces, each to be devoted to the record of one individual. Inasmuch as the accumulations of facts contained would be likely to make the book valuable, the cover was made of sheet iron, encased in black leather, aud the edges were protected by iron plates; this to preserve it iu case of fire. It was secured by a combination lock, and havieg a desk built for it in one corner of his private offiee, the lawyer had chained it to the wall; thus none but ho could read it, and 4 would have been difficult for anyone to steal it. Cs Besiness progressed fairly with him from the start. He tried to keep up with his profssion, read and studied- persisteetly the (t first few years, and his legal notebook,' the !Index Rerum, showed signs of his researches. But gradually the other_ book engrossed his time and thoughts. He 'found the occupation of sifting the lives of men and discovering their secrets so fascinating that ,he finally became devotefl to it. He would open the Black Hoek when atone and glort over the pages that contailled so many dark j records. How many men were there whose Hefei and reputh-tions he held in his grasp! How niany women, now presiding over proud and happy homes, whom he could confouud and blast forayer by flasleing the light from hiri book upon some sin of their past! There was hardly a family in the cocnnaue- ity whose skeleton in the closet he had not unearthed. There was scarcely one business man, searcely one professional mare—not even . among ministers of the gospoi—in whose lives had not taken place scene trans- actions, which he knew, and which could not bear the light of day. The lawyer did his work thoroughly. He did not content himself with rumors, reports, hearsay evidence; he *as satisfied only with absolute proof. And no gossip hada keener scent for scandal, no detective had greater skill to ferret out a clue, no artificer had more, patience in building up his structure, no priest more success in inducing the peni- tent to lay bare hie soul in the confessional than did Lawyer Pryor. Wheu he noted down a fact, he gave tho particulars in de- tail, and made a memorandum as to how and by whom each circumstance could be proved. He allowed no chance for mistake. His record,- were terrible but true. What object had. he in view! He did not know himself:the occupation had simply be- come a mania with him. Yet it did give him power, the power barn of fear. There was not a man in the Com- munity more dreaded than he. 'When he spoke no one was listened to with greater respect or less enthusiasm. The people col- lectively did not know' the rause of his power, the rea.son for their fears; but each individual inwardly felt that this man's fevor it would he well to court. If there ever arose anything that he wish- ed them to do, he would privately drop them a hint which made them tremblingly obev. He sometimes ueed his power to feed his appetite; he would use the secret of one man's life to wrest from him the kudededge he had of auother's He could have held any office in the gift of that public-, had he so desired. He preferred to be the deus ox cathedra, the power behind the throne. Once only did he accept office. For one term he was prosecuting attorney_ His eross-questioning -was so feared that the terrified criminals prefered to plead guilty and throw themselves on the mercy of the court than to be excoriated by him. He declined reelection because he disliked publicity. But if any calediciato wished to be sure of success, all he had to do was to se- cure the support of Lawyer Pryor, which, however, the latter was rather chary of giv- ing. If a close observer would have kept watch of the snits in which Pryor was engaged, he would have noted that very few of them came to trial: they were settled or com- promusea out' ot court. -He never exacted money for his silence; he never blackmailed anyone. No people could be exactly sure as to what he did know concerning thorn, but he would make thein understand that he knew enough, and the uncertainty, the very _mystery of it vrou d make them fear to cross him. Ho used his powpr far from maliciously. A great many acts of reparation and restitu- tion were brought about by his quiet but meaning suggestio He eventually c er. The dust of y of his library, an ebs from shelf to all the draughting More and more t ed in his dissection of his Black Book chronicling black His form becam &ululated interrog countered men in mental attitude w "What secret hay s. sed to read law altogeth- ars settled On the tomes the spiders spuu their shelf. His one clerk did of legal papers. ho lawyer became absorb - of lives. Page after pagp as filled with black lines acts—black, black, black! bent so as to suggest an tion point. -When he en - he course of business his always that of inquiry: you?" He would, as it were, tap his !finerr on every breast and, looking into the oyes as if to pierce the very soul, mentally ask` ''What have you here? What have you hid away in your heart that you think no eye shall see?" Strange as it May seem, he led another life in connection with this.. His domestic life ran along in a smooth and tranquil stream side by side with, the murky waters of hia professional ekistence. He had separ- ated ono entirely from the other. When he entered the door of hie home, he became a different man. , In the bosom of his family, by the ide of his family, by the side of his wife stil young and still beautiful, whom he loved witlh the undiminished fervor of his youth, whor i he called an angel and still believed to be so; surrounded by his children, healthy-, happy, and bright, he re- verted to his natural kindlier self. His wife was a thoroughly! .domestic woman. She knew nothing, sr eared nothing about all his business. She enjoyed the comforte and leaury that i moderate Wealth could ] i procure, and, ' croiwned seal the love of husband ancl. eblildren, her heart was content. Horne mild its joys supplied the needs of friendship to Pryor. , He had no friends. His presitilon in the pnifessional and business worldi id not invite friendship; fear does not inspirft it. I Soi there was no one to warn him of dangeir. The good in meni fade:l out of his know- ledge: the evil in Mankind assumed undue proportions in his mind. The ono fault hs the best inen's lives became to him the sym- bol of their character. This morbid View of hulk -lenity never teMpted him to do any of the sins he save co:nu:bitted by others. He was always objectilve, he 'lever focused the lenses threugh,whO ho gazed upon himself. He was always the l cynical, sueerins; specta- tor. Ho was the stirgeon who with unerring hand drove the prop° to the caneor-sliot. His clerk had a duriosity about the Black nook. Once' Frye* forgot to lock it, as he stepped out of his Office. Ho was gone but a moment, but A gasle the clerk time to take a peep and see enough to enable him to right- ly conjectureits use. The clerk had a friend, /anI Iiis friend had other friends; and it. ,I was not long until the entire towel had heard of it. And when men would tease e ch other about their mis- deeds, then wo ld jokingly cite quotations from Lawyer 'rye r's Black Beek. It was at thi tinie that the Conclusion to this tale was b ought about. ' It was nee Reiji close of day. Lawyer Pryor locked t o (Thor of his private office and started fo lionie. As he walked along, bending over in his iuquisitorial way he encountere 4everal strangers'', new residents. T e qd query reverted to him, and start- • aitrain of musiugs which so absorbed h ne that he was before his own door ere h kneiv it. At the threshold stood his wife .sni'lling a loving welcome. Before he coulc re live it that question with its full power f d4tmuatlon had sprung to his lips, and he wam laying his 'finger on her heart and aski g, 'What secret have you?" Had she a se ,7ret from hini, this woman/ who for 20 yea a h d reigned in his home and ruled his I ear4! Could IS be that there was something in her life that She concealed from himf Th's relish of intolerable thoughts staggered hirre ho ijeeled forward and almost fell into her ar His kiss was cold, though his breath alm t s rched her cheek. "What is the ma ter, Robert/ Are you ill?" she inquir d w'th fond anxiety. "Nothing. o, m not ill," he muttered, and pushed pas he. She followed him won- dering. He en ere the sitting room where his children w re. His eldest daughter sat by the windo wing, she sprang up to greet him a d hen returned to her work. He looked t her fiercely, so young and so tender, leco ning more like her moth- er every day hou d he allow her to become exposed to the orl , perhape to be stained by its sin, or ou d he rather slay her on the spot, like hat Roman Father of old? , His boysthey lad .eenfed so steady and hon- est hitherto, w uld they deceisie him as they grew older, an mo -k his carewith wrong- doing and en le? This little one, his baby, who cijispe her arms around his neck, and wa te her "Dada to play WiS her"—wou d h r arms always be in- nocently eirc1eI a ound some) one worthy of her "Fe.ueli!" he put the child down, despite her er es. The harpies had got his door. The fin es of Hell pOssessed his soul. He woulc ea • no supper, and paced around the roo4m li o a caged animal, His children were frig tened; his wife put her arms up to him and again asked him if he was siok. "Leave me alme, can't you," was his gruff reply. "Oh! Robert' sh cried, aud hurt beyond measure, retired wi bin herself. It was the first time in all thei marital experience that he had harshly used her, and she knew not what to make ot it. Her silence now aggra- vated his suspic ons and made his unreason worse than ev r. He left the house and wandered about t e streets until late at eight. When he returned he could not sleep becauee Of the torment. He went to his office in tile :nor ling without exchang- ing, the customer_ farewells with his wife. All that • y there kept ringing through his h "What secret has she? s she f" Darkness liThat secret was slowly sotti g . ver his soul. His clerk afterwards estiled hat he behaved like a madman. In t e a ternoon bol could stand it no longer. " wi I not be balked in this. Others have yie ded up their secrets to we, and I will see if I c nnot wrest hers from her." i . Full of this ur ,oso, he rushed home. Wild-eyed and f en ied. he asked the fright- ened children w ere their mother was. "In her room. , ' th y said. She was lying, on her bed, her yes swollen with weeping -7 "You must tel me!" he -mauled. "What is that you Illave col ccaleld from me, what secret have ytu 1 nen carrying in your heart!" He ser ed 1 or hand and violently Made her stand. "Oh, Robert!' sh exclaimed, trembling and terrifieds"N hat do You mean?" "Answer me, tnss er me. Don't prevari- cate. You can't hi( e it from me. Tell me what is the secret y ii have concealed from mer „ "Robert, oh, Robe t! Nothing -1 have I kept from you. What des it all mean? Robert, my husband!" slie in plored, sinking to her knees. "Onoe again, will ou tame?"' he demand- ed, andstood threat4ningly aboVe her. "As God is my ju go, I have nothing to tell!" she reiterated, and began to weep bit- terly. 1 "You lie, woman,' he hissed i through his teeth. "You shall n ver see me again!" "Robert!" ate fair y shrieked; "y-bu shnill not go." She bad swing n g kim and Woulad kor arm' s 'spout nts nece. riestruggiect to sleaze . her off, and bruised her tender flesh in more than ono spot, but she clung to him.with all the desperation of a loving woman, con- stantly crying and beggiug him to listen. "Robert., ltob et, you must toll me. What - horror is this f 'Ate husband, what fiend has itectiss I inef What can it moan! Oh, l leaven help Inc! iberi, Robert, in the Immo of our children, hear me!" She filially was successful. His strength suddenly forsook him, and he fell sobbing at her feet. She knelt by him, and supporting his head on her broest. ceressed aad ce:nfort- lel him as if he were achild. When he had quieted down, sufficiently, she said: "Now, my darling, you must tell me what it is all about." And, overcome by shame and remorse, he told her all. "Oh, Robert," she cried, when he had cone eluded, "and all these years that serpent has. beon circling closer and closer, drawing its folds.a.bout our love and home, until now it has almost crushed us!" "Yes, my angel," he said, "still my guard- ian angel! and if you had not clung to me like a true wife as you did, e; would have done so!" "And now Rob," she said, "do you know what you must do? You must destroy that • Black Book, and effaces all knowledge of its oontents from your mind." "What, the labo.- f life! Yes, yes, you areright, always right. I_ will destroy. the Black Book. remove my office, destroy all old associations, and try to restore that faith in humanity without which I now rea- lize, every happiness is some time or other, bound to fail." ff carried out his resolutions thoroughly sue cheerfully. Husband and wife that evening wont to the office together, arm in arm. He kindled a rearing fire in the grate. As he tore out the leaves from the Black nook one by one, she fed them to the flames. She breathed a prayer over each somber page, asking that as the record of sin vanish- ed is smoke so might the guilt be purged from the heart of the sinner. And as the weightof the book grew less, the heart of her husband grew lighter. . - When all was done;she stood up and look- ed at him inquiringly. ttNot one regret, my love. Not one regret," he answered. "I stand before you &rescued soul." "Oh! how -glad I am," she said, and they went home together as happy and gay as the youngest et young lovers. "Whew!" the clerk gave a long whistle. On the floor lay the empty shell of the Black Book, in the grate was a heap of ashes. His astouishment was increased when his employer came in, walking erect and looking as cheery as a beam of sun- shine. "Dust off the books, open the windows, end brighten things up as much as you cin for to -day. In the meantime I will hunt up a new location ter onr office." The townspeople shared the clerk's amaze- ment, anti never ceased to wonder at the change that had come over Lawyer Pryor. Ile set about making friends. The destruc- tion of his Black Book was published through the same channels that its existence became known. The whole town seemed to heave a sigh of relief after hearing this, and men were eager to become friends of him whom they had once secretly feared. Pryor seem- ed to have become suddenly rejuvenated. Nothing ever disturbed.his home again. To his wife be gave the credit of its preserva- tion. The idndly faith in humanity which he acquired and practiced caused him to lose nothing. In the community in which he lived, he found that he atilt retained his power and influence, but the scepter of fear in his hand had been succeeded by the scept- er of love. ,••••••=m What Can a Lover 1ro. • When a woman loves, and will not ehow What can a lover do f I asked -a scholar and a poet, But neither wise fool seemed tc know it, So, lady, I ask you. Were you in love—let me suppose it— What should your lover dof Ton know you love him, and he knows it; Oh, why not, then, to hitn disclose it, As he his love to you! 1 Chaff. —Hunker—"What do you suppose Miss Flipp raid when I asked her to marry me ?" Spatta—"Isuppcse she said, Oh, George, this is so sudden !' " Hunker—" No, she said, 'I've been expecting you to propose for three months.'" —The talkative person—" What kind of a fair are you going to have in nineteethree, anyway ?" The Chicago restauranteur— " Oh,much the same as usual, I guess: roast beef, pork, ham, bacon, eggs, beefeteak,frieci liver." —Doctor—" You should not drink so much Bourbon ; it will do you no permanent good. You shauld drink milk, for it con- tains all the elements cf the blood." Pa- tient—" But l'rn rot bloodthirsty." —"Don't you know how to do it, dear ?" asked a young husband, as they gazed sol- emnly it the turkey. " Yes," said she,"it's all'quite clear, but it says, First clean yonr turkey,' and I was wondering whether one should use toilet or regular scouring soap." —Young Tutter—" I just dropped in to say that I am getting up a straw -ride for Christmas, Mies Maude, and I thought per- haps you would like to go." Miss Maude Twickenham (doubtfelly)—" Well, I don't know. Mother is very particular about my going en straw -rider, Mr. Tutter. You know, she has some % ery strange notions. I presume you will. drive --as usual." Tutter —" Yts, I expect to." Miss Twickenham brightly)—" Well, I guises perhaps I can arrange it. I will promise mother to sit on the seine seat with the driver." —A literary lady who writes, for the mag- azines met a friend on the streets of Galves- ton. "You Seem to be in high spirits. Heard POMO geed news? Going to get mar- ried ?" asked the friend. "Oh, Ire, it's bet- ter tban that. I've just got a letter from the editor of the Ladies' Magazine, enclosing a check for fifty dollars in payment of my article on Economy in Dress,' and I am going right now to buy me a new brocaded, silk velvet dress, made in the latest style, if it takes every cent of the fifty dollars." The Thirteen Children of George MacDonald. About twenty years ago George MacDon- ald went to the United States, and during his stay lectured in Boston. He had with him his wife and one son; and the three were guests of Mr. Janies T. Fields. Not long after, a lady met them in a different part of the country, to whom Mrs. Mac- Donald said thst it had been reported that her husband, herself, and thirteen children had been staying at Mr. Fielda', and that the story had given her a great de.a.I of amuse- ment. She then laughingly explaived how it came about. Some one had aeked Mr. Mac- Donald how many children he had, to which he had replied. " The number is the wrong side of twelve." They had eleven; but the questioner had taken it for granted he meant thirteen. There had been further taking it for granted that all had come over with their parents ; and lastly, that all had tieen guests together in the hospitable home of the genial publisher.—A. B. H. —Mr. Thomas McLaughlin, the well- known thoroughbred eteek breeder and im- porter of Grey, near Brussels, intends hold- ing a sale of high grade cattle, tip-top young horses and web bted sheep early in Febru- ary. This will afford intending purchasers • fine opportunity of procuring good animals as Mr. McLaughlin always keeps the best. IMPORTANT NOTICES, TWIN BEATTIE, Clerk the of Second 'Division e_f Court, County Commissioner, of Iluron, Con- veyancer, Land, Loan and Ineuranoe Agent. Fonds Invested and to Loan. Office—Over Sharp & Livens' store, Main street, Seaforth. 1289 MOSEY TO LOAN.—Privirto and compairy funds to loan at lowest rates. 810,000 o private tondo have been placed lit our /outdo s bleb we will loan in sums to stilt boriower. loanal can bo completed at °nod if title ealiefactOry. D CKSON & HAYS, Cardno's Block, Sealorth. 114z3tf WOOD WANTED.—Sealed tenders will be re- ceived by the Ondureigited up to January 10, 1892, for the purpoee of supplying It cords tf grean maple body cordwood for Sch ol Scutionj No. S, Tuckereuuth. JAMES AlcOILL, Eginundville. 1254tf 87itLENrDroawte6r! Perfirotirtnt ei $16 000 iv Also huproved farm for sale at haia rugrain.' Fortner owner left County. Apply ally or write. E. N. LEWIS, solicitor, 13 I 1 OTICE TO CONTRACTORS.—Wanted Job of cutting and skidding the cord -w taw logs on from 50 to 100 acres of land, also the same. For further particulars address dersigned, Box 125, Whigharn P. 0. THOMSON. 1 TSTRAY SHEEP.—Caine into the premise utidereigned, Lot 35, Concession 11, M about the middle of June, an unshorn ew owner may have the same by proving prope paying charges, THOS. BEATTIE, Harlook Hams to s farm great person- derich 474.6 let, the od and 'leering be un• °RUE 46 tf. of the Killop, The ty an . 0. 258x4 STRAY LAMBS.—Came into the premises of the jJ subscriber, Lot 22, south boundary, $tanley, about the 23rd December, two white Lambe. The owner is requested to prove property, pay bkarges end take them away. ALLAN DOUGLAS, Blake. r,13-4 HORTHORNS FOR SALE.—For sale, two pure- bred Short -born 13u11 Calves, 10 rnonths old, aired by "Perfection," 9,100, and one bull '21 inonths' Old, bred from imported sire and dam. Also, seven cows and heifers, five of them in calf or with calves it foot. Apply on Lot 16, Concession 10, Morrie, or Myth P. 0. NEIL McDONALD. 1268-4 1311ECENT0R WANTED for Dufl's Church,Walton, Presbyterlon, to lead the singing at the1 morn - ng and evening service.. Those applying aro ex- pected to sing before the congregation for two Sabbaths, when they oan lodge their terms With the ieseion. Applicat!ons received up to the 8th ef ebruary. Apply to JAMES SMiLLIE, Walten P.O., 1258x3 utarto. AUTION.—The public is hereby cautione not to buy or negotiate a promiesery note wh ch has been lost by rue as the same is only due and Payable to me. The note is dated September 15th, 1891, and ior 8103.0, due four months after date with interest, iven by M. Zeller, Zurich, in favor of Cetharinei elide or bearer. CATHARINE HEIDE. January 7th, 1892. 1256x3 ON'EY TO LEND.—Writ. Campbell, Seaforth, LYI having been appointed agent for the Handl. ri Provident Loan and Savings Company,; is now epared to effect loans on the most favorable rms. Interest 6 por cent , payable aenually, chargee very light. Parties desiring money will koneult their own interests:by polling on me before borrowing elsewhere. W14. CAMPBELL, Seaforth. 1239 tf. GOOD CHANCE FOR BUSINESS.—To rent, on easy tering, a commodious store with tiwol- ng house attached. There is also a stable. This property is situated in the Village of Cromarty, and in the centre of as fine ari agricultural community as there is in Canada, and offers a fine opportunity Lor a good, live business man to do a large trade. Apply to GEORGE MILLAR, Cromarty. 1263h F°RSALE.—The undersigned ofiers for sale that valvable hotel property situated in the Village cif Zurich and known au the Commercial hotel. The house is commodious and convenient, enjoys ;a pat- ronage second to none in this section and affords a Splendid opening for a good live man. Poeeession May be bed at once. For further particulars apply to the lessee on the preurisea or to the undersigned. J. WEISMILLER, Proprietor, Klppen, Oar. 1367 tf. 7 [ ARARE CHANCE.—Mill and Farm Property /Tor Sale in the Township of Hay, in the ounty of Huron, viz: A. large new Saw, hinglo and Planing Mill, fitted with two ngines, big Circular, Edger, Butting, Drag and hingle Saws, also first-clase Planer, Diateheri Moul- der, etc. Tbere is *good dwelling house'barn and ether outbuildings, alio a Blacksmith Shop with tool', 200 sores of Timber Land with splendid Pine Cedar and Hemlock, alio Timber on other lands un' der LiOense for several years, together with 4 good stock of Logs and Lumber in yard. There is also a god hundred sere farm in oonnection with the mill, and another good 200 acre farm on the lake shore. These farms are in firstechuis condition, all cleared, underdrained, well watered, and well fencedwith god buildings and abundance of fruit and ori men- tal trees. The above will be told together [ or in parts. The farms may be rented for a tern of 5 year. if not sold.. Tbie is all first•clitss property and will be sold cheap and on easy terms, verfi little money being required down. Anyone wishing; to en- Ilege in farming, eawmilling or building operations aeould avail themselves of this opportunity. For further particulars apply to 8. RANNIE,Zurich P.O., Ontario. N.B.—Plenty of Shingles, Pine and. Hem - lack Lumber for bale cheap. 'aborts are alio two [engines and boilers with smoke stack, furnace front, steam gages all complete and in good working order ter sale cheap.„[.. -r i 1256)(4 A UCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK AND IM. .jt PLEMENTS.—Mr. George Kirkby has received iristructions from Mr. Hebert Holland to sell by Pub- lic Auction on Lot 24, COaCe881013 14, McKillop, on TOesday, February 2nd, 1892, at 1 o'clock p. m... sharp, the following valuable property, viz: I ones. —1-1 rare rising 4 years old, sired by ” Ilan in ;" 1 horse rising flve years old, sired by," Welco e ;" 1 brood mare sired by "Old Marshall," 1 driving horse 5 years old ; 1 mare rising 4 years old, sired by Car- lisle; 1 gelding rising 3 years old,sired by "Aio*hawk Chief." Cattle. -8 well•bred milk cows suppeeed to be in calf,4 steers rising three years old,6 steerrising two years Old, 1 heifer rising three years old °oppos- ed to be in calf, 1 fat heifer tieing three years old, 7 heifers rising two years old, 4 heifer calves, 2 steer crilves. Sheep. -3 ewes, 3 ewe Iambs, All stock atter sold at the purchasers' own risk. Implements. -1 luimber wagon,1 top buggy, 1 epring wagon with plat- ferm all complete formilk drawing,1 cutter. Everything will positively be sold without reserve. Txasta.—All stime of ;115 and under, cash; over that amonnt 9 infonthe' credit will be given on turniehing approved jeint notes. A discount of 6 per cent. allowed for eqsh on credit amounts. ROBERT HOLLAND, Pro- peletor ; GEORGE KIRKBY, Auctioueer. 1258-2 tXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE OF THOROUGH- BRED STOCK.—Mr. W. G. Duff has been in- structed by Mr. John McKay & Sons to eel] by Public Auction on Lot 8, Con.10,Tuokersinith, on Thursday-, February 4,.9t,at1 o'clock p.m.,the following valuable property, viz: 1 heavy gelding coming 3, tilted by "Mark Laddie;" 1 gelding cou:ing 2,eirecl by 1"Golden Crown ;" 1 foal sired by "Mark Twain;" 1 sp n of matched Roadster mares. ono five and the other seven years old, first prize winners both in halter and in harness; 1 Roadster gelding four yearold, sited by "Fulton-;" 1 Carriage brood mare, eight y ars old, with foal at foot; 1 gelding coining; two, si ed by "31. Blaise." Cattle. -46 thoroughbred D rham cows, all supposed to be in calf; 2 thorough. brjed bulls, 1 yearling heifer, 1 thoroughbred Iheifefr ca f, 1 thoroughbred bell 20 months old, 1 bull calf, al n our present stook bull " Royal Saxon,' No. A ii 1 this stock is regith registered in e D. S. H. H. B. or' el gible therefor. Eight breeding ewes bred to- a thoroughbred Shropshire ram. The whole of the above will positively be sold without reserve as the pdrtnership hail been dissolved. :TERIle,—All stone of sip and under, cash; over that amount 10 months' cwbdit will be given on furnishing approved , joint notes. A discount of 6 per centwill be allowed for caeh on credit amounts. JOHN McKAY &-SONS. 1268-2 MANTLE AND MANTLE CLOTH. CLEARING SALE. For the Fall and Winter trade we bought much heavier than usual of Oloa,ks and Jackets, and we havehad a good sale for them, but found we have too many left. Looking. back over this department's business, we find it has paid itself for the season. To clear the balance, a SA RIFICE CLEARING SALE Has been determined upon, commencing on SATURDAY, January 2nd, 1892. Prices will be reduced as follows : Fift (50) Coats of various kinds and colors, at prices ranging from $3.50 to $10. Price during sale $1 to $2. Sixty Ulsters and Jackets at regular price, less 33 1-3 per cent. Balance or all Cloaks and Jackets 20 per cent. off regular prices. A good range of Children's and Girls' Coats will be found amongst them. We will also give a special discount of 20 per cent. off all -Ulster and Jacket Cloths during the sale at the Bargain Dry Goods and Clothing House of T. PICKARD, Corner Main and Market streets, Seaforth. Important -:- Announcement. CHRISTMAS PRESENT811 GEO. 1 Invites inspection of the following Goods, specially suited for the Holiday Season. GOOD • Overshoes, all kinds and Sizes Ladies Felt Boots and Slippers, Fur Caps for Gentlemen. Gents'Embroidered Toilet Slippers Hanging Lamps it Table Lamps. Fancy China and Glassware. Dinner Sets. Tea Sets. And our Wonderful 10c COUNTER, Over 1,000 articles to choose from, and your choice for a Dime. BRIG -HT BROTHERS, SM.A_FORTI=1 The Leading Clothiers of Huron, Beg to i form the people of Seaforth and surrounding country, that they have added to their large ordered clothing trade one of the Most omplete 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 BROTHERS. WHERE DID YOU SEE THIS BEFORE? Look fgr this Print oh th Snow TIIF, NEEL OF THE GRANBY RUBBER. You see it where ever you go If this is not the pattern on the heel of your Rubbers and Overshoesi you will soon require a now pair, and be sure you get the GRANBY. OUR PLATFORM. Good Values, Polite Attention, Fair Dealing. Choice proceries, Fine Teas, and Pure Coffees , a Specialty. Greati care taken in selecting oar Teas and Coffees. They are the highest grade and Christmas best value in the market. Our usual fine stock of FRUITS for the trade are all in stock. Extra fine Vostizza Currants, extra selected Vialentia Raisins, new Peels (Glasgow), Valentia Almonds, choice Extracts, Canned Goods in great variety. Our store is headquarters for standard goods. Give us a call. JO N FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH. CATTLE FOR SALE. .)H ii 1 URAM BULLS FOR SALE.—For sale feu: ' thoroughbred Durham I3ulls one year pia, and al with registered pedigrees. They are of roan and red color. Apply on Lot 27, Concession 8, Hibbert, or address Staffa P. 0. DAVID HILL. 1254x4 [ . TERSEY BULL FOR SALE.—For sale cheap, the e), thoroughbred Jersey Bull, " Pride of Seaforth." lie is a first -chum stock bull, and will be sold ?heap, asI his present owner has used him for three Years, JOHN HANNAH, Seaforth. 125211 e DURHAM. BULLS FOR SALE.—For Pale, three thoroughbred Durham Huh Calves, Dem 11 to 13 months old, all red, and one of which is as good as any in the County of Huron. Address, ELCOAT BROTHERS, Brucefield. 12e2x4tf rt1HOROUGHBRED DURHAAIS FOR SALE —For sale 9 A 1 Short horn Bull Calves froni 6 to 13 rn niths' old, got by the Pure Cruickehanks Bull, "Perfection," 9100; also a lot of good young cows at d heifers in calf to Perfection. The above animals have first-class pedigrees and -will be sold cheap and on easy terms to suit purchasers. Fifty head of Short Horne to select hom. DAVID MILNE, Ethel. 1948-tf OUNG SCOTCH DURHAM BULLS FOR SALE.— The undersigned has for sale on Lot 13, Con- ce sion 4-,11.R.S.,Tuckersmith, two Young Thorough - b ed Bulls, the one is 11 mouths old and the ether 13 months. He has also a number of good Scotch Dur- ham heifers for sale. WM. CARNOCHAII, Egmont]. ville P. 0. 1266 tf. NOTICE. IThe Bluevale Cheese Company will offer the incom- ing season's whey for sale by public competition at t e adjourned Annual Meeting to be held in the For- ester's Hall, Bluevale, on 'Tuesday, February ; 2nd, ; 1892, at 2 o'clock p. tn. There are good pens for • shout 400 hogs and about one acre of yard room. , The whey runs from factory to tank at pens and from tank to troughing without pumpin 1 , 158-2 JOHN BLJROESS, Secretary. _ APPLICATIONS THOROUGHLY REMOVES ii°1°4"DRUFF DANORUFF Restores Fading hair to its D. L. CtA. eNr. Bp_Nu... auff -its action in marvellous—in my -ovrn cue . original color. Stops falling of hair. Toronto, 'Travelling Passer)grff gen \ Says: Anti -Dandruff is a perfect remover of Dau - a few applications not only thoroughly removed Keeps the Scalp clean. tUARANTEEDI excesniro dandniff accumulation but stopped fpar!olizteocri athvegir,z rnalwiellt. soft and pliable sad Makes hair soft and Pliable Promotes Growth. THE1 SEAFORTH - FOUNDRY. I Having complated rebuilding and repairing the old foundry, and introduc- de the latest equipments and the most improved machines, I am now prepared to do All Kinds of Machine Repairs AD GENERAL FOUNDRY WORK. LAND ROLLERS. Wee now turning out some of the beat improved Lent Rollers, and invite the fumers to sae them before buying elsewhere. T. T COLEMAN. Grocery Department. Complete with finest Raisins, Currsaits, Peels, Spices, Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Nuts and Candies. Teas and Coffees specially for the Festive Beason. Special Bargain Tables At 5c, 7c, 10c, 15c and 25c. No one should miss seeing these Bargain Tables. Every article a bar- gain and every thing same price, just the place to buy Christmas Presents and Goods for Christmas Trees. GEO. GOOD, SEAFORTH - AND - BRUSSELS. PURE POWDERED PUREST, STRONCEST, BEST. lend./ for 130P in any quantity. For rule/rig Sore 'v.:niter Water_ e.r.d a b en,Ired ohre e. A. CUD tuji12.15 pCillildS Sal buthi. som by Groet.r. and Dra;t0Pqn. .W.C3.:I.Z.C.1.r.s.E.7.r.1.-"X', alc SEAFORTH Musical : Instrument =1:EPOR.ITTM Scott Brothers, PROPRIETORS, SEAFORTH, - ONTARIO. Bell ii&ACNo.,OGSneip—hpu ;till'DominionNewYrkl'iano&Wm: pany, Bowmsiaville. Dominion Organ Company, Bowmanville ; ORGANS.—W. Bell & Co., GnelPh ; D. W. Karn & Co., Woodstock. The above Instruments always on hand, also s 1e' good second-hand Pianos and Organs for sale at from re upwards. Instrument* eokt on Vie infest - went plan, or on terms to emit customers. ;Violins, Concertinas and small instruments on hood also)bort movie), books &o. SCOTT BROS. GODERICH Steam Boiler Works, (ESTABLISHED 1880.) Chrystal & Black, Manufacturers of all kinds of Stationary Marine, Upright & Tubular BOILERS Salt Paris, Smoke Stacks, Sheet, Iror Works, etc., etc. Also dealers in Upright and Horizontal Slide Valve Engines. Automatic Cut -Off Engines a spicialty. All eiZee of pipe and pipe -fitting constantly on hand. Ett'rnates furnished on short notice. - Works—Oppoete G. T. R. Station, Goderieh. New Gloves, Frillings, Ties and Corsets at HoFFM&N'S, Seaforth. A large line of Plushes at greatly reduced prices at HOFFMAN tk CO's, Seaforth. Best assortment of Yarns in town at HOFFMAN'S, Se/di:1'th. MARRIAGE LICENSES 18111JID AT TIE HURON EXPOSITOR OFFICE SHAFORTN. ONTARIO. NO WITNESSES REOUIRKO