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are losing their potency, but in the broader sense of free and untrammelled imlividualitv in state and church in business a“ nd letters, do we View with satisfaction the signs of the times. While it has been perhaps true in the past that b1eak1ng aWay frpm the old ' moorings and sex e1anceof party ties were determined upon from sinister motives in someucases, sore heads there have been and will be, 3 till it does not in any way detract from the present walgw but suize agitation towards each man paddling his own canoe. Only a few days ago we read of a son of the illustrious and histm'ically famous ‘- v speak, u'nmindful of the 01d paths and ancestral predilections. Not in a theological sense do we imagine free thinking more prevalent, although there are some who take a. pessimistic ‘ View of the worlds progress to higher and holier things and who argue that the benign influences of ‘christianity' -nn 1A-L...° LL__‘U __ UL To-day perhaps more than any time or age may be designated as a period of independence in politics, religion and individual research, and perhaps it would be no misnomer to term it‘the meridian hohr of free thought, when Opinions are not taken second handed, ; and the son is not inclined to follow in the footsteps of his sire, or in the old rut of Conservatism,_ but is disposed to‘ strike out, to hoe his own road so to W. S. GIVEN DRUGGIST, (the millbrook Revlaorfer. THURSDAY. JANUARY 18, 1894. INDEPENDENCE. .A.TURNER, MILLBROOK. EDITOR Papineau leaving the church of his fathers to cast (after diligent enquiry) his lot with a protestant body, and although all the vials of wraths have been poured upon his head by the press of that mighty corporation, who will successfully assert that his motives were other than conscientious. In the political field, at home or abroad “The rustling amongst the mulberry trees” may indicate that while the movement is as yet so slight as to cause only a ripple upon the smooth surface of (shall we say Dead Sea or ’ Read Sea) of government, it will yet break forth with such force, augmented by P.P.A., P. I. and temperance bellow ings as to dash to pieces the old crafts that have been doing duty as ships of state. So far as the Protestant Pro- tection Association or Patrons of Industry are concerned, it would not perhaps be strictly correct to term them independent organizations, even in a political sense, for while they do \ not propose to take passage with either . of the old parties, their solid vote may be marshalled by a central or supreme council and may become quite as gre- >K garious and perhaps more autocratic ' than the old parties have been. They = show however, or at least their exist- ence would seem to indicate, an eifect, the agency or cause of which, might be explained to some extent, in the prev- r. alent idea that the old lines have been drawn to tightly, to the advant- m age of the few and the corresponding detrimehts of the majority. But per- haps in this latter part of our nine- teenth century development, the move- ment towards independence is nowhere more noticeable than in the field of newspaperdom, and this we look upon as a step in the direction of individual self esteem and responsibility. When n we refer to independence in the news- ,8 paper line we do not include only those e organs which have broken away from ‘ old leanings, but the Whole public press which seem to be looking at party I, differences in a more cosmopolitan 1 spirit and accept as a condition of i humanity that men may differ and 3. still besincere and conscientious. The ) l uniâ€".5914- led Ini mg party organs are not so bitter and do not resort to those showers of mud , that characterized political warfare in ., days gone by. Local and rural organs 3 are beginning except during political contests, and many even then, to ' eschew party issues, leaving such to 3 the attention of city and larger town - papers, and devoting their influence to , matters of home requirements and dis- trictand personal news. This is the lorbit laid down for THE REPORTWS course of travel and if perchance to seem to some to deviate even from this circumscribed path, don’t place the fault on other shoulders than the editor’s. N 0 word or.line heretofore (nor hereafter, so far as the present management is concerned) appearing in the editorial columns of this paper thave been written or dictated by other individuals, but on the contrary any- thing that may have grated upon the smooth surface of our townsman’s bosom was taken from official sources and for the public weal so far as our intentions were concerned, and now that the chief causes of discord for the present year are over the hill man hard skill the l “ Cu gone beau fail perh still hour â€"The long looked for Miss Jessie Alex~ ‘ ander recital, took place in the town hall on Monday evening, and now those who have been discussing the belle of delineative read- ing in the prospective, are permitted to ruminiate upon the feast of good things with the satisfaction of personal enjoyment. It may truly be said If her in the words of the old Carthagenian leader: She came! she saw, she conquered. While each selection Was placed and pictured with the polished skill of the artist, and beyond crticism, 3 two or three numbers were especially well chosen and speaking colloquially brought down the house. The Scotch courtship although showing in good earnest fashion 1 that “ Barkus was \Villin,” so far as Sandy was concerned, depicted the affected artifice of feminine coyness, as Sir Walter Scott beautifully protrays in the lines “ O wo- man in our hours of ease, deceitful, coy and hard to please” and brought- into play the skill of the reciter in the peculiar dialect of the hethcr, James Whitcome Ryley’s poem “ Curvature of the spine ” and “ There hain’t gone to be no Core,” were rendered in beauty of real origniality that could not fail to please. The only disappointment perhaps was the brevity of the programme ; still we who have been accustomed to a two ' hours’ entertainment from others or from IQ Bro. \V. A. 'l’azllis-r-D. M. ’f “ A. Reynoldsml). l l. M. }. Simpson Shawâ€"4). C. f l}. W. H. Andersonâ€"D. Sec. 1'. “ llzu'id 1"a.llis<-â€"D. F. Sec. 1 1 ) 6‘ ‘€ “ 'l‘. B. Collinsâ€"Dis-Tres. Isuzu: Richardsonâ€"D. D. C. Thos. H enryâ€"Dis.-$ec. “ 6‘ â€"Thc third annual convention of the township of Cavan Sabbath School Associa- tion will be held in the Presbyterian church, Mount Pleasant, on Tuesday, January 23rd, 1894, followingr is the programme :â€"After- . noon Sessionâ€"2.30-â€"President in the chair. Devotional Exercises, Rev. J. Ewing; 3.00 â€"-.~'\unointment or Nominating Committee ; 3. Oéâ€"chorts from Schools ; 3.30â€"Report of Nominating Committee and Introduction ‘ and address of President elect ; 3.45â€"Con- versation of Sabbath School Work, past and present, led by Jess. McLain, Esq; 4.15â€" Papcr, “g'l'he Sabbath School 'l‘eacher_:be- tween Sabbaths.” Rev. W. G. Clarke, B. A.; 4.30â€"l)iscussion. of the above ; 4.45â€"Ques- tion Drawer end Conference, conducted by R. W. Clarke, Esq.;5.15â€"â€"Finances ; 5.30â€" Closing. â€"â€"E\'ening Sessionâ€"7.30â€"Devotion- a1 Exercics; 7.45“ Address, “Methods of 1 Bible Study," Rev. J. Kilgour; 8.15â€"Paper, “ The Teachers’ Opportunity,” Rev. J. A. ‘ Bloodsworth ; 8.35â€"Discussfon of the above, 1 led by Dr. Mark ; 9.00â€"Address, “ Home 1 Influence, it"s relation to the Sabbath 3 School,” Rev. 1). N. LIL-Camus}; 9.30â€"Clos- ‘ mg. l p 7 L I â€"The Millln'ook C are to be congratulated on merical and financial stand- ing. Members per last report 68, insurance $93,000, ladies 20, insurance $27,000, gentle- men 48, insurance $66,000; Th ey are worth something alive or dc ml, ain’t they Charley. â€"Millbrook L. O. L. No, for election of officers for Di for 1894 :-' Bro. \V. A. Fullisml’) \f 791met Jain: 9 Strict of Gavan lanadian Home Circle . I I) I)! T1033! L ‘MR , to forgive divine.” 24 L LOCALS. lately genuine ‘system. Th dinan‘y cases have began successfully treated Full particulars, mth copies of splendid testimonialspost free. Herbert Clifton, 51, Upper Kensmgton Lane, London, S, E, 6-ly e most extraor People overlooked the im or _ manently beneficial effects Panctlarlggr: £3153:- fiecli'with transient action ; but now that- It is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently cure habitual c0nsbj ,ation wellinformed people will not bu poth 1, laxatiVes, which act for a time 1mg, fi 1?, injure the system. ’ na 3 ELLIOTT.-â€"In Mount Pleasant. on Monday J {mum-y 15th, 1894, Fred W. Elliott, ' ’ of J. J. Elliott, aged 35 years. thxrd son RICHARDSON.â€"In Wheatley, on F ' ‘ . _ uary 12th, 1894, John Richardsolx‘nlfhgéegagg years. CATHCART.â€"~In Millbrook, on Fr‘d 12th, 1894, Ann Cathcart, aged 7:2 gggianuary Miss Alexander two years ago must remem- ber those who have a. reputation established may trade somewhat upon it, or at least not overtax themselves. The Methodists’ are to be complimented upon placing,r such an educative concert within our teach, and we are glad that financially it was highly 'successful. The rec‘itations were intersper. sed with musical selections by a quartette of the choir and a solo by the Rev. Mr. McCamus, Mr. R. W.‘ Clark occupied the chair with his countenance beaming over‘ with satisfaction, and it is said he made no mistake in announcing Miss Alexander for the last time. But then there’s nothing in a name, and should the talented lady re- turn again either as Miss or M rs. , she may expect a hearty welcome. PEgFNESS AND v in- 'w---vLAALw ' ls Dyrup Co. Only, whose name 13 prmted on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitutes if offered. Its excellence is due to its presenting i the form most acceptable and pleas- ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ative ; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction tomillions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug- gists in 75c. bottles, but it is manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup 00‘ (“1117 ivrknnn “a.“A .. M. ,, Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet- ter than others and enj oy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly \ulapting the Worlcl’s best products to file needs of physical being, will attest 316 value to health of the pure liquid axative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs. IS OLDEN TIMES KNOWLEDGE TOMB. v News IN THE â€"'»~w.’ , t" " aged 72 Years I lune on hand a large stock of Pine and Cedar Shingles, which 1 am ofiei 11w for sale at lowest pxices, nfiuleities guaranteed. Also manufacturedlu nei timber and lat y- thing not; on hand will b cu order on Show notice. Best No. l Shingles 31 2.45 per thousand. Best 2 inch Plank 9 do Best 1x10 inch lumber 10. do SHINGLES ! PONTYPOOL, Cow Ties, At Reasonable Prices AT woman’s. THOMAS GILLOTT Gabinetmake‘r‘ 822:“ Do not fail to call and see him, My. Keeps 0n hand a lar e stock of COFFINS. GASKETS and 1 kinds of Undertakers’ Goods. Bedroom, Parlor and all other kinds "of Furniture. hand-made, at lowest prices. Building'Paper, Glass WW Lanterns, Winter BEQUIBEMEN TS ! I CHOICE SEED PO'I‘ATGES FOI By FrancisS "th. 1.0; 13, (:on. m, n ized agent R. L. Herrick 8: (50‘ N. Y. sprung I received 15 } Potatoes om thgwywnh no raised 104 ... om them. I can 4 different V8r1€tic~i this spring. IL w to try some or all of them. it ma: dollars to you. Try them. In :20: a c411 drop me a card and I mm mm to do so; The undershawmgrllmbrook Tuesday and Wednesday from the prev-en: date until the end of February, and notice is here by given that all persons indebted to the ca- tablishmen_t he represents must meme up at; once as he IS bemg pushed by his employeru. 2-4t JOHN M ULLIGA N. R :1- \‘ 93’ Emb H r, 3' Beat of Testi mania]: nan 2-3m Undertaker and E â€"-SUCH AS. n. .u. nerrJCK Co., Brighton. min: I received 15 lbs. of Seed th mindgu‘th no extra car 5'5ng em. I can orfer eleven rcies this spring. 1!, win (-09: little ‘all of them, it may be worth . 'l‘rychem. I. I don': give you a card and I will only be :005g1ad. FRAVCIS SMITH Campbcllcr of Ont. J. W. STAPLES. :8 FOR SALE. ; IOAHopfl. author- ~The new village and townsh tool: the oath of office and en their duties for the year on Mon theafi'airs of 1994 be administen ”01'in is Tm: Rzmmm‘s W01‘S1 nb dodbz. satisfaction will be aim â€"Kickawian Remcdic BIOâ€"be su get them at A. ‘ -â€"1'he funeral of Mrs. Catlzuu 1333s was very largely attended. Bloodsworth conducted the $ch â€"â€"Cardigan Over Shoes 2 315-3586 ' Chilglren are ti ‘ .t convex ; 1e market. YOI ijhem at T. B. J ESKIN". â€"The firemen intend «ix in Feb. 13. to pay off balance Good talent is being secured. the guest. of Mrs. Whyte du‘ week. â€"-Get wage ‘ Kickapoc A. T. Elliot drug store. -â€"Mr. “I H. McCartney of spending a couple of days 111 u of the week. â€"IS it a robe \‘ou “.111 JENKIVS is in it. Call an -â€"Mr. G. S. McCartnex home for a. few holidays. â€"M.r. “'ilf. Crossley of Pet ed home last week, to contiuc -â€"Misses Stella and Nellie 1 any, are “siting wizh their Mrs: Aiuley. â€"Johnston Fair, all 814 made axes are superior to an; market. -Miss E. Blackwell of Tom guest. of Mrs. Whyte du: Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer 8a Cures others,wil Ayer’s Sa I believe this preparatio: to be the best in the max “ For eight years, I time, a great sufferer tion, kidney troubl tion, so that my com to be completely brok‘ induced to tryAyer’s : took nearly seven [)0 excellent results t1; bowels, and kidneyaé’n dition, and, in pa the S. P. SMITH, of ‘whose constitution broken down, is c‘ Sarsaparilla. He w TOWN TA bl\\\\ f MENTAL‘ SKI” Aye SARSAPJ t}?! of HBLIBAY {vi} THE DRUM» win he sold at GREATL "REDUCE PRICES :63; :cus \éo ”\‘x Y0 $1M ‘. ELLI Balane WI