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The Clinton New Era, 1889-08-09, Page 2FRIDAY, AUG., 9 1889. Could Aught Atone • :r BY THE AUTHOR OF "MAGDALEN'S LEGACY," ETC. CONTIN t ED. "'hat' was the Lady Winnifred's husband, Mr Rainsforth, who bore -the same name as myself—Arley Gough." Wynne had risen from her seat and stood before the picture, closely examining it. Phillip Rainsworth and his sister followed her example. "Her husband," Wynne cried— "the husband of that beautiful Lady Winifred 1 Oh how ill -matched! No wonder there is a look of sad nese upon her face. How stern and solemn he looks! He could never have made her happy. What a contrast they present!" She turned away from the picture, • only to meet Arley Gough's dark oyes regarding her with a peculiar expression: They wandered for a moment away from her to the two pictures=, and their sought her again. She and her husband were standing side by side—she in her dainty dress of summer muslin, with many a graceful frill and flounce, her , fair face flushed, her wealth of garden hair b1 ojcen loose, her azure eye's •so sweet and wistful—he in his pecu- liar Quaker garb, so many years his wife's senior, and looking grave, clai•k, and serious. Not a greater contrast did the pictured, husband and wife present than the living husband and wife standing just un- •3er therm—and Arley Gough was 'thinking so. Did the gray eyes reveal to Whnno . the thoughts passing through his mind ? - She turned away with, drooping eyelids and •cheeks which, beneath that gaze, 'flushed a yet more vivid crimson, :and quietlyr,witilou1 further remark reseated herself on the oaken bench. "I do not agree in thy opinion, Wynne," Miss ltainsworyqh said, a little sharply. "11e leaks a good, :serious. Ulan, one well calculated to keep a gay young thing—as doubt less his wife was— from running into danger," "He was a good, serious man, so the tale runs,'') Arley Gough told, her with becoming. gravity "but he . could not—=But there—that 'is anticipating the legend, and will spoil all the effect." They settled themselves down to ^ listen once mere, and then Arley Gow commenced. CHAPTER VIII. "In the reign of tho second Char- les—for the story dates back as far as that—there lived at Brcadlands a brave, loyal soldier,; Arley Gough by name. He had lived and fought valiently through the time of the Civil.War; and, when peace and re- storattou came, he grew weary for want of some employnhent to pass away the long days. If he was warlike he was also thoughtful; and lie could not fritter away his life at •rout t in the gaities and friv olities of the +lar'. At last he bethought ?himself abet he had Getter harry. "HQ looked about him, and his ehoicc fell on the Lady Winifred Hastings, the original of the por• trait. The 'legend tolls that the lady was avi tse to the . match, but 'that all her objections were over= a:uled by her parents; • dark hints were thrown -out that they did not %hesitate to adopt. measures by no means geld 'e. Bo that as it may; rho "faire l.t,lyu' eventually became the wife of the doughty soldier, and mistress of Uroadlands. "Tile n:at riaee was a most un- happy one. 1 le was many years his wife's senior, grim and serious, bettor suited and more accustomed to doing breve, gallant deeds upon a battle field than winning a lady's heart or studying her happincss,yot in a stern, unyielding manner he loved her passionately. She, young and pl,; filled Broadlands with kindled spirits, as light-heart- ed as herself -she ,gado the house 'a ccnstaut scene of revelry—the rooms echoed the sound] of dancing feet and ringing laughter.• All in vain did her husband storm and scold; and insist that she should lead a different life—the Lound of dissipation and folly still wont on. Then came the old, old tale—a jeal- ous husband and an unloving, care- less wife, "There carpo to ilroadlands a fair young fellow, a courtier from the headquarters of the Merry Monarch. A pleasant contrast he presented to the dull, gloomy husband; and so thought my Lady Winifred. From time to time tho courtly gallant pro longed his stay; my lady and he were scarcely ever apart, and the 'husband grow more and more bit; terly jealous and morose'. Ho took every opportunity of watchinglthem secretly, following them about when he could do so unseen. At length ..one night, when the, moon sailed high in the heavens and the stars phone brightly, ho came upon them in the Lady's Walk, and saw my Lady `Winifred clasped in her lov- er's arms, listening eagerly enough to his vows of undying love, and proposals that they should flee away together in search of sunnier and more congenial climes, where they would live for love alone. • Out burst the doughty soldier at this, tore my lady' from her lover's arms, and challenged Mm to mortal com- bat. Ho met with prompt response; and my Lady Winifred stood pray- ing and wringing her hands, crying and screaming, while the fight of death went on. Childr ;r. Cry dor • i "It was a long struggle, for they fought with swords, and both were expert swordsmen; but at length the lover fell, mortally wounded. NIy lady knelt beside him on the grass kissing the closing eyes and whiten- ing cheeks until he died. Then she lifted her face to the calm, cloudless skies, and invoked a solemn curse upon her husband, prophesying that never should Broadlands descend in a direct line from father to son. "1 am not superstitious," Arley Gough broke off to say; "still I must acknowledge that the prophecy seems to have been remarkably verified. Since that time a son has never succeeded to his father• in the estate; some calamity has always prevented it. • Equally strange is the fact that the owner of Broad - lands has always borne the same name, [ase was ,that of the one who succeeded him, and so cn down to myself, Arley Goug" "It doth appear rather strange," Philip Rainsforth remarked, "but I have little doubt that the very fact of the prophecy's being implicitly believed by the iuheritors of L'road- lands helped CO the fulfilling of it." "There is more than a little com- mon sense in your remarks, Mr Rainsforth; still, remembering the remarkable deaths of the late pro- prietor of the estate and his sons." -"Yes, it was a very sad thing—a whole family to be swept away by fever; but, after all, it was but a coincidence. Many another family could present a similar case. I hope the curse and prophecy ended 'with your predecessor," Philip Rainsforth added, warmly. "Many thanks for your good` wishes,Mr Rainsforth. I hope.they did.". A smile broke over Arley Gough's face as he slioke,a shadowof dreami- ness crept into his eyes. He did not intend that the curse should work with him. He' pictured to himself Broadlands swayed by a lovely, gracious, and loving wife, (ychoing to the sounds of children's voices and pattering footsteps ; pic- tured himself growing old in years .rad faltering in gait, but soothed by the dutiful attentions of stalwart sons and beauteous daughters, and the fond companionship of his wife, who with years should only grow fairer in his eyes. But the blood rushed to his •face, and his heart leaped within him, as there rose before him the face and form of' the pictured wife—Wynne Rainsforth. He put the image resolutely away from him—he was not a wicked man as yet, only gay and careless, this Arley Gougb,and ho remember- ed that the pictured face which had presented itself to his mind belonged exclusively to. another man—that Wynne Rainsforth was both mother and wife. • ,"Mrs Rainsforth," be said, "I ani wearying you with this doleful tale; you look quite pale." "I am not tired," ,she returned; "but the story is sad. Mr Gough, yo1.1 have not to13 us what become of the Lady Winifred." "I can tell you in a few words, DIrs Itainsfarth, She went toad, and soon afterwards died. Iter husband did not long survive her;', Broadlands descended to .a brother's son, another Arley Gough, Some people aver that the curse will not die away until the name' of Gough becoi'ues extinct: But that does not belong to the legend proper; if it did, I should say that the time was near at hand, for, failing direct heirs of my own, the estates will revert to :r vetydistant cousin,by name Cuth- bert Somerset. I have nothing more to say about the Lady Wini- fred, ' Shall we descend?" I'Ie rose and offered his arm to Miss Rainsforth, which she took with great dignity. "Only another look," Wynne cried—"only one more look at tho beautiful face." Ile turned again to I4 k•- at her as she stood there by the picture which had .such charms for her. "The picture pleases you, Mrs llainsforth," ho said. "And,' do you know, as you stand there be- neath it, I can trace a certain re- semblance .between the face of the Lady Winifred Land`your own? Eler 1 yes are blue, as are yours; her hair s golden, and her complexion fair, s are your own. 'The name, too, is omewhat similar." "And there, I trust, the likeness gds," Philip Rainsforth interposed. '[ have ho ambition that my wife hould resemble thy sinful ancestress, Arley Gough." "A. sinful woman, truly," said Miriam. "I wonder at thee, Arley Gough, for keeping the picture in thy collection." "The picture has hung there ever since it was paieted," he rejoined; "mine shall net be the hand to re- move it. It- is valuable, too, as a work of art; it was painted by a master hand. A curtain concealed i1 but I ordered it to be taken away—the face is too lovely to be hidden from view, I bear no grudge against the Lady Winifred; indeed, I a minclinetl to sympathise with her." "I can feel nothing like sympathy for anything so sinful and wanton," Philip Rainsforth said, sternly: "Nor can I," chimed in Miriam. "Arley Gough, thy ancestress was doubtless a beautiful woman, but she was also a most shameless one." "Perhaps so"—and Wynne fan- cied Arley Gough's voice acunded a little cold and constrained. "But, Miss Rainsforth, it all happened so many years ego that we cannot pre- sume to judge her correctly. The history of her failings has been handed down intact; of her unhap- hntalhPr's Castoria e a 8 e s pines and temptation to wrong- doing we know but little. Poor Lady Winifred! Little enough can opinions, favorable or adverse, affect her now." "Her beauty hath charms for thee ae well as for Wynne," Miss Rainsforth observed, smiling indul- gently upon him. "If the lady had been plain of person and feature, thee probably would not have es- poused her cause so warmly, Arley Gough." "That is very likely," -he rejoined, with an answering smile which made Miriam Rainsforth more his captive than ever. "From the earli- est peroid men have bowed at the shrine of beauty and owned its power. Sages may think and argue about the matter, philosophers re- flect and reason, but the fact re- mains unaltered and unquestionable. But come—tea will be awaiting us." They went down the broad stair- case into the bright sunlit room in- ' to which he had led the way. The apartnient was pleasant and !incur= ious, the table loaded with dainties, Arley Gough a very prince of en- tertainers, and the gloom which had seemed to fall upon them in the picture gallery vanished before these influences. "I -have told you the legend, and have shown you the portraits of the Lady \Yipifred-and, ller. huabAnd," Arley Gongh said, "When tea is over I must take you to the Lady's Walk, the scene of the tragedy." "Did we pass it in coming? Is it far away from the house?" Wynne asked; and Arley Gough smiled at the intense interest which. showed itself upon her face, and was per- ceptible in eery tone. "It lies on a different side of the park from that through which you passed, Mrs Rainsforth—the Neth- erland side. If Mr Rainsforth de- cides to let me have the meadows requisite for the forming of the new road, I shall make a broad carriage drive,and build a lodge on that side, just where the walk ends. 14 is by far the prettiest and most pictures- que part of the park; at present only a private foot -road runs through it, and the lane bounding it is circuit- ous, narrow, and inconvenient, and in winter almost impassable." "I shall like to go , so much," Wynne cried. "Mr Gough, I shall think of nothing fee days to came but tit lovely sad -fated Lidy Winifred." "How childish and.excitablo thee are art!" - Miss .Rainsforth said, "Wynne I am ashamed of thee." Arley Gough was lookingatth e beautiful eager 'face, and saw the rapid change which passed over it. All the glad„light died out of the blue eyes, the color faded from her . cheeks, an expression of bitter wist- fulness; of wounded pride, came into the features, and then they settled down into a forced calmness. He - saw this and turned away his eyes, for the sight pained him, he could not bear it. It grieved him inex- pressibly to hear the lovely, young creature—whose life should have been sunny and gladsome, brighten- ed by gentle, caressing words and kind, loving attention --scolded and called to order like a child. A pity- ing tenderness arose within his heart towards her, something deeper than sympathy only, something' warmer and stronger. "We should visit the Lady's Walk before the twilight comes on,” he said, with difficulty retaining his usual pleasant manner, "for it is dark in places even on the sunniest day, and gloomy throughout." • "We must defer. the visit until some future time," Philip Rainsforth put in; ;'I have business in Kinfare this evening which must not be ne- glected." "hut you will leave the ladies, Mr Rainsforth? Indeed I cannot sparo them yet -I have set my heart upon taking them to the Lady's Walk. You will oblige me, I am Aare, by leaving them to my care for a short time and calling for them as you retus from Kinfare." He had seen the disappointment on Wynne's expressive face at her husband's words; now, at hie words, he read hopefulness and gladness. "It seems imposing on thy good nature," Philip Itainsfotth said, evidently well pleased; "but, if it be not troubling thee too much, L should be glad for Wynne to stay. I can see by her face that she has set her heart upon going to the Lady's Walk." "I am a little fatigued," Miss Rainsforth remarked; "if thee will permit No to remain here while you and Wynne talk your walk, Arley Gough, I should prefer, it. The view from the window is pleasant, and I can amuse myself during your absence." The 'ever -watchful gray eyes saw the expression of relief which came into the sweet wistful face. "I am sorry you do not feel equal to the exertion, Miss Rainsforth ; but the walk is some little distance. I hope you will permit me to take you some other time. I will take every care of Mrs Rainsforth. Pray make yourself quite at home." From the window Miss Rains - forth watched the three leave the house togotber--Wynne, her broth or, and Arley Gough. Only a few yards down the drive their roads branched off in opposite directions. They stood for a few moments, ex- changing a few parting words; and, as Miriam Rainsforth looked at them standing there, a vague fore- boding and dissatisfaction arose within her. - Tho sun was sinking to rest in the western sky, and their forms stood out in bold relief. Tho rays touch - eel Wyelre's braided hair with ten- der, golden fingers, and transformed its glittering sheen into new beauty. Miss j)3ainsforth gazed upon every detail of the dainty dress, upon the graceful pose of the little supple form, and upon the sweet wistful face,as though she gazed for the firet time. Never before had Wynne's wonderful loveliness been realized by her. Then she looked at her brother, dark, middle-aged, and sol- emn both in garb and mien, a con- trast in every way to their host— who steed' beside Mw, talking with animation—Arley Gough, with his gay; debonair beauty. Miss Rains- forth's face softened, and her lips involuntarily relaxed into a smile as her glance rested upon the man who had won her favor—geherally hard, almost impossible to obtain— in so short a time. Bat the smile cried away, and the hard look came back to her face, as her eyes wan- dered again to Wynne. "This is the life for which she pines," she thought, resentfully—"a life of ease and pleasure, a round of gayiety and frivolity. Is she like the Lady Winifred? Ah, yes, in more than face. Whatever could Philip have been dreaming of when he married her, so entirely unsuit- able for him in every way? And he is too indulgent with her alto- gether. I believe that but for me he would completely ruin her, tAnd then her planners! Anybody can see that her air of pride and dignity is partly assumed—very different her' dignity from that of our mother and myself! ' She is as childish, in reality as ber own child. Vashti! Such a heathenish name, and such example and training for Philip's child! I must not fail in my duty; my brother's daughter must be re- moved from such influence before it is too late. 'A brand snatched from the burning'—she may be gut that; but even that were better than utter destruction." CHAPTER IX. Not a word was spoken by either Wynne Rainsforth or Arley Gough -as they passed through the terraced flower garden and entered the shelt- ered path leading to the Lady's Walk. The sweet spring 'day was drawing to a close, the fragrant gloaming was coming on, the early flowers were closing their petals, the birds were singing their vesper hymns. Some enchantment must have been at work—some spell cast over walk and hour,; tot never be- fore had moments passed so pleas-. antly to Wynne Rainsforth.. For a time they walked between high rocks, thickly overgrown with mess, out of which periwinkles blue and• white peeped like' • stars ; pres• entl' the path widened, and on each side 'appeared yew trees thickly planted, which met overhead, ob- scuring the light,•• and presenting 'somewhat .of the -appearance of an arched closier: "It is very dark and gloomy,' Wynne said. "Is the walk a long one, Mr Gough ?" "Not very ; but we have scarcely entered upon it yet. I an: told that the foilage is so dense. that the foilage is so dense that the light, of day never penetrates it. Allow me t'o lead you, Mrs Rainsforth." He took her hand in his as he spoke, and held it in a warm, /firm clasp. - "I must tell you what I think of doing, Mrs Rainsforth. I am de- termined that a light of some kind shall disperse this great darkness ; and when the new road is complet- ed—if ever such a time should come —I will throw open Broadlands to the public, and the Lady's Walk shall be grandly illuminated." "I hope I may be here to see it, Mr Gough." • "I most sincerely hope the same. I hope you will bo reigning as prin- cipal queen of the fete which I shall institute in honor of the event." ;'It is very dark, Mr Gough. I wonder that the Lady Winifred should have chosen such a place fot an evening ramble." "But it is quite possible that the trees had not grown to such an• in- penerable 'thickness ' at that date, although -I know they are many hundred years old. The great charm of the spot is its entire seclusion. A stranger walking through the park would su'spcet nothing more than a high bank, 'with some yew trees growing onthe sum -nit." "And the jealous husband must have followed them along this very path ea that dreadful night!" Oh Mr Gough, I could almost fancy I hear his footsteps!" IIe felt the shudder which passed over her; he detected the nervous terror in her voice, and held her hand in a still firmer clasp. "You are very imaginative," he said. "Yesf Arley Gough must have followed'his wife and her lov— er along this very path, murderous hate and jealousy in his heart, murd- erous hate and jealousy shining in his eyes. But we have passed through the darkest part. Seo the light glimmering in the distance." Yes, the darkness was past, and soon they came out into the pure, clear twylight, where the path was plainly to be discerned ; b It Arley Gough still retained his clasp of Wynn) Rainsfsrth's band. They had reached a lovely spot where the trees were all cleared away from one side, leaving a large epee() of grass -covered ground, in the centte of which a summer -house was erected. Towards it Arley Gough led Wynne. A Lvely scene, similar to the ono she had looked upon from the windows of the fav - mite apartment of the master of Broadlands, hero met her gaze—the yhlldrer bra for ' P';Ychur''s Castor!a• calm, shining rive,', the cottage homesteads nestling amidst the ver - dent, fertile meadows; the spires and chimneys of Kinfare standing out clearly against the evening sky. "It is lovely!" Wynne exclaimed, with a sigh of delight. "So I think, Mrs Rainsforth; and according to the legend, we are standing upon the very spot where the duel was fought. "And it was really here? And Lady \Vinnifred stood by, and wit- nessed the• terrible scene? Oh, Mr Gough, I wonder how she lived through the horror of that dreadful night!" she said, and she looped around her with new interest. "A terrible sorrow does not al- ways kill, Mrs Rainsforth. Many a one lives—their life a blessing and comfort to others ---to old age, know- ing little but trouble and grief." He glanced at her as he spoke. Her face had grown visibly pater; the sad, weary expression had crbpt back into her eyes. • "Soule little sorrow 11111St needs be the portion of us all, I suppose, Mr Gyugh." "Some little—yes. But it seems to me that it is often upon the gent- lest and lovliest that the heaviest burden falls." The shadow upon the sweet face had grown deeper ; the lips were quiverin,,_ Wilat;,spirit _possessed him that Ile should continue in the same strain ? "I beg your pardon, Mrs Rains - forth, but I ant sure your life can- not be a happy one." Still no words, but he saw the blue eyes brimming over with tears ; yet still he persisted. "I felt sure of it the moment I saw you and your husband togeth- er; still more assured die I feel when I saw you in your your own home, in the midst of• your uncon- genial surroundings. stiff, cold home like (;iovernook for you, who should live in the sunshine. of tend- erness and kindhess : :1 rs ] ttlins- forth, I wish I could find words in which to express rely sympathy for you," The qui. el ieg lipsevould Lo long- er be stilled, tears rained down the sweet face, Wynne's emotion burst through al! restraint, "I am not happy," she cried, with a passionate sob—"no woman is more misera`,le than I; but for my child I should wish to die!" What possessed her that she should give such confidence to a com- parative stranger—that she should so unguardedly reply " to remarks which shotdd have been repelled with dignity—that she should thus, as it were, consent to see laid bare before her the disunion,. the empti- ness of her wedded life? Arley Goughta•egretted his words when he saw the storm that he had raised. "Forgive m'e ? he cried. "Dean Mrs Rainsforth, let me hear you say that you forgive my rude pr-- sumption. I have no right to speak in such a manner. I am sorry,'. When Baby was aiok, we gave her Cupid*, when aho was a Child, ehe cried for Caetorla, When she became Mos, she clung to Costoria, When she had children, she gave thorn Caetorfa THIS YEAR'S CUT AND PLUG Smoking TOBACCO FINER THAN EVER Te SEE I\ BRONZE ON EACH PLUG AND PACKAGE G. H. COOK, Lic^utiate of Dental Surgery, Honor Grade ate of the Toronto School of Dentistry. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for the painless extraetiou of teeth. Office over Jackson's Clotitivg Store, next to Post Office, Clinton. its Night bell answered lv MQNEY!MONEY IMONEYl We than make a few good loans from private funds at low rates and moderate expense. Terms made to suit borrowers. MANNING & SCOTT, - Clinton E. IEEFER, DENTIST, NORFOLhi VILLA, NEW No,331 COLLEGE ST. 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OFFICE & RESIDENCE the house for- merly occupied by Dr Reeve, AlbertStreet InvestmentQi0'�' Clinton. • Loan &In __ ct' sP, it t Hamilton, Toronto, Suet 1 ford, Seaforth, Grand' Trunk east and interme•! dials offices i 7.00 a.m.1 1.50 pin Toronto, Stratford, Sea forth, T. and S. east1.55 p.m. 8 a.m Goderich, tiolmesvlllo and Crand Trunk weal 1 p.m.' 8,10 a.m- Goderich, 8,45 p.m.' 2,40 p.th Hamilton, Toronto, , 4.15 p.m. 10.23 a,tn London, L., H. & B. south a.m. ,p.m. a.m. p.m and intermediate offices, 7.00 4.15 10.25 7,00 Blyth, WIngham, Kincar-I dine, Lucknow, , north and intcrmediatela.m. p tn.'a:n,. p.m offices 8.13 8.105.0 0 Brttlsh mails, Monday,Wed- nesdav, Thursday 7,00 a.m. Hayfield, Varna, Herbison, daily 2.30 p.m. 12.4ip.m. Summerhill, Tuesday. and Friday, 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards.. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m, Savings Bank and Money Order Office close at 0.30 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster, Clinton, April 21, 1800. 1'l C. BRUCE, L,D,S., DENTIST, grade - 1 • ate Royal Gouege of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. All operations of modern den- tistrycereftilly performed. Anaesthetics ad ministered for the pafnleas extraction of teeth. Office — Keefer's old stand, Coate' Block, Clinton, Will visit Blyth profeesion- ally every Monday, at Masons Hotel. DRWORTHINGTON, — PHYSICIAN, Surgeon, Acconcher, Licentiate of the College of Physiolans, and Surgeons of Lower Canada, and Provincial Licentiate and Coroner for the County of Huron. Of- fice and residence,—Tho building formerly occupied byDlrThwaltes, HnronStreet. Clinton, Jant10,1871. CHARLES F. M. McOREGOR, VETER- tNARY Physician and Surgeon. Honor- ary Member of Ontario Veterinary Medical Society. Treats all diseases of domesticated animals: Veterinary dentistry a apeciolty— Charges moderato. Mace, ono door oast of the News -Record Printing office, Clinton TE. BLACKALL VETERINARY SUR - t1 • 0E01, Honorary Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. Treats all diseases of domesticated animals on tho most modern and scientific principles, O®co — immedl• ately west of the Royal Hotel. Roeidenee— Albert St., Clinton, Calla night orday at- tended to promptly. Din. ELLIOT & GUNN,, W. Gun, M.D., L. R. C. P„ Edi nbnrgh, L. R. C. S. Edinburgh, Li- centiate of the Mid- wlfery,Edlu.Ot1100,ou l corner of Ontario and William Ste.. Clinton H, , Elliot, Nr! D., L.R C.P., Edinburgh, LR.('.g.. Edinburgh, L,eeuttate of the 1111- wlfery, Edinburgh. Bice at Ilrucofleld. • This Company, is Loaning Moray or Farm Security at Lowest' Rates of Interest. MORTGAGES - : - PUP.CIIASEI SAVINGS BANK BRANCH, 3, 4 and 5 per Cent, Interest A:lowed on Depoeits,according toantount and time left. OFFICE—Corner of Mtirket S,gnare and North 5 HORACE HORTON, MANAa&p. Goderich, August lith 1885 J. BIDDLECOMBE. Watch &IockMa'car JEWELLER, &o., OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE, Clinton. Where he keeps a seleot assortment of Watches Clooks, Jewellery, Silverware. whtch we will sell at reasonable ra`„as. Repairing of every deeerlptlon promptly attented to. ard all work warranted, d. BiDDLEt'OMBE, Clintor No KIPPEN MILLS Are taking the lead in Gristing and Chop- ping, which will be done at all times, on the shortest notice. CHOPPING only 5 cents, a bag. Give us a trial, and you will be eon- viuced that this is the right place to get your -Gristing done, as everyone gets the flour manufactured from his own wheat. Farm- ers can depend ou getting their stuff home with them, FLOUR AND FEED.—Flour and feed kept constantly on hand. D. 13, MCLEAN, Kippen11Ii11s; CLINTOE MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE, Library and Reading Rooms, Town Hall, down stairs. About 2,000 volumee lu the Library and all the Leading News papers and Periodicals of the day on the table. Membership ticket 81 per annum Opin. Ap>licationslfor membership received o Oy the Librarian ifl the room. BENMILLER NU.ItSE,IY ,FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE. NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH. AND ASTRACHAN PINE, — ThtE LATTER Or WHICH WE MIAEE A SPECIALTY, LARGE STOCK ON HAND The above ornamental trees and shrubbery wi be sold at very low prices, and those wauti0 anything in this connection will save moue purchasing here, Orders by Mail will be promptly attend err to. Address, JOAN STEWART, Benmiller. McKillop-Mnteal Insurance Co. NEILANS, HARLOCr( GENERAL AGENT. Isolated town and village property, as well as farm buildings and stuck, insured. Iusur• antes effected against stock that may • be killed by lightning, If you want insurance drop a card to tine above address. • PAINTING. PAINTING. The undersigned desires to intimate to the people of Clinton and vicinity that he has returned .to town, and intends to remain here pe mauently, and is better prepared than ever to o nything whatever in the painting or ngiug line. All orders entrusted to i will receive prompt and careful attention, GEORGE I'OTTS, Kirk St., Clinton. J. C. SrEVENSO, —THE LEADING— UNDERTAKER A33P- EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS KEE ill STOCK The bestEmbalming Fluid used Splendid, Hearse. ALBERT ST.,CLINTON, Residence over store: 0I'I'OSITE TOWN HALL FARRAN & TISDALL BANKERS' CLINTON. ONT Advances made to farmers on their own notes, at low rates of interest - A general Banking Business transacted Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought - J. P. TISDALL, liianager. RICHLY Rewarded are those who road this and then act; theywill find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families, The profits are large and sure for every industri- ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month, It is easy for any person to make 08 per day and upwards, wb.o is willing to Work. Eithe eex,yonng or old ; capital not needed,westar you. Everything new, No epeolal ability required; you, reader.can do it as well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars which we mail free, Address Stinson & Co Portland, Maine, CLTN'r(N Planing Mill —AND— DRY KILN" ri'HE SUBSCRIBER HAVING JEST COM, 1 METED and furntahod his new Planing MB with machinery of the latest improved pattern ote is nprepared to attend to all orders to line In the.nost prompt and satisfactory marine and at roar, tnable rates. He would a150 retu thanks to all who patronized the old m before they were burned out, and now being h1 a bet • ter portion to execute orders expeditiously feels confident Ile can give satisfaction to all. FACTORY—Near the Grand Trun Railway, Clinton. THOMAS M4KENZIE ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, Manufacturer and Proprietor for the best Raw MID Dog in use. Agent for the sale and apl;ticatlon of the [I ISMER PATxNT ArTONATIo BOILER CLEANER. STEAM FITTINGS furnished and applied on chart notice. Bailers, Inntflnes. and all kinds of Machinery repaired etpeditionsiy and in a satiSliebtory manner. Fant. mplomenta mantdeetttred and repair Steam rind Water Pipes fernf.hed and et p„s t: s. Dry Kilns t,t:ed nn 01,1 pp lepnl Owe a moderate