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The Dryden Observer Vol. XV, No. 34. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1927, Single Copies, FiveCents % TT Eo SE EF Cn Ce Ca Ci Ci Ln aa Ce Ce in Tam Ce Vo Fa O.CANADA Words by WEIR Music by LAVALLEE O Canada! Our home, our native land! True patriot love in all thy sons : command, With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North, strong and free, And stand on guard, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee, O Canada, glorious and free, We stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee! ER RRA ARR Diamond J ubilee Number = us lt el RRRRRRAARS acs SSIS eS SS SSL Le te te ee He be tt RRR RR RRR A " 3 | so * o : 5 The Spirit of Confederation HE historic occasion which calls upon the inhabitants of this district to celebrate the founding of a great nation within the British Empire is doubly honoured by the manner in which the celebration 1s being carried out. How appropriate, indeed, and in keep- mg will fhe spirit of unity that moved the Fathers of Confederation, is the plan that sinks local prejudices in favour of assembling in Dryden, the central community, to worthily honour the birth of our Dominion by a combined celebration surpassing in splendour all previous celebrations in one united display that will mark the date in the memory of all who are privileged to take part i it. FARRAR belt Gl tb LL = The last few years have seen us emerge from the condition of an isolated pioneer settlement to a group of more or less prosper- : i ous communities rapidly adapting themselves io more advanced standards of living. The expanding exports of pulp and paper, the Epes : 2 2 - » - 2 - - = increasing interest aroused by the quality of our agricultural products, which find a place among the prize-winners wherever shown, pt 1 ° a I > F 151 = I 2 and lastly the tremendous wave of anticipation consequent on the mmeral discoveries all around us, are gradually making an impression is 20 : 0 in Canada's foremost circles that can only reac! to our future advantage i ye =l £5 : . } : ' : ' B I= Rejoicing, then, m a destiny thal has placed us mn a commumiy so happily situated, we are proud to take our part in the National gl = J Ls Celebration of Canada's Diamond Jubilee. In the sixty years since Confederation, not alone Canada, but the whole world besides has . r= 5 a T= = : ; Thala : : >. : ar £3 advanced m wealth, in industry and commerce, in education and culture, beyond anything in history- It should be a matter of pride to i r= =a those of us who have witnessed the rapid development of these mighty changes, and a source of inspiration to the younger generation, Ea : p ght p younger g iL an Ee us . " " v LI i that Canada, our home land, has nobly done iis share: Not only has she achieved distinction in the art and craftsmanship of peaceful Es = pursuit, but her effort in the world struggle of democracy against arrogance enthroned. gave her a leading place among the sisterhood : ; . .» . . "in 3 . . . =I of nations that compose the British Empire, out of which she won recognition as the equal of the greatest in that community of nations. 0g Never since history began has victory been achieved or a step forward been gained without sacrifice. If Canada has won | = ; LA) oe . . ¢ . . IT; recognition, she has paid the cost. As daybreak slowly emerging from the gloom and must of early morn, so is the gradual dawning . Si] bf ct Canada's nationhood from the bloody welter of a world war. And while our people accept their new responsibility in a spirit of lofty pride, there are little moments in our community life when we must pause to pay a melancholy tribute to the memory of those whose lives were offered on the altar of sacrifice, that the world might advance to greater freedom and righteousness. In this lofty spirit let our rejoicing in Canada's greatness be tempered with a thought for those to whose pioneer struggles our present security 1s due; that in our exaltation we may continue to follow their example in responding to the stern virtue of sacrifice when duty calls. So shall our acknowledgment of a splendid past form the basis for an equally glorious future. 1 SS Eo La TT a TT Te De Tea Mr a a Tr SS SS Seen = RRR RARE WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH