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ryden Observer VOL. VIII. DRYDEN, Ontario, July 29th, 1927 ~ NO, VIII. ' _ -- ra They 'Said Good- a bye to F. Porter Ff WMR PORTER came 'to Dryden about 2 ; seven years ago from Keewatin where he assisted in the building of the Com- munity Hall. Before that he lived in Winnipeg, coming to that city from the States. He brought along a fine a'hlebic physique, and we think Mr Adair, who had charge of the Baseball Team, found in him, one of the best first- baseman the town ever had, for about that period Dryden was supreme in this District's Baseball. As the years went onbaseball's popularity waned, but Frank's remained. Young and old liked him, so last Thursday night about a score or so gathered in the Council Chamber and gave him a little written testimonial of appreciation and a very handsome club bag, Mr Porter was so overwhelemed that he found it very difficult to make a "fitting response, but. anyhow he said enough to make those present feel that they had not lost the opportunity to remember him. He invited one and all to his future home in Holland, Man., and if all go together he will have a full house and an empty pantry. Then about eight cars drove to Eagle River, where a very pleasant time was held, Singing, dancing and pleasantries passed the time, until about one thirty when all came home. Mr Porter left for the west Thurs- day afternoon, and he and Miss Myrtle Beddome are being married in Winni- peg. Everyone wishes them all the happi- hess possible to married life. lL a La] For Sale TWO GOOD LOTS NORTH of Track, $100.00 on easy pay- ments. THREE SMALL HOUSES, at very attractive prices For Rent "SUITE OF ROOMS on QUEEN - Street, opposite C:P:R: Depot. $15:00 per month. GIVE YOUR INSURANCE TO the Local Agent, help build up the business in your own town --it pays. A. J. LOCK Hunting, Trappers and Radio License Issued. Office Phone, 20 R-2-- --House 20 R-3. SHOES NOW ON DISPLAY A Splendid Line of MEN'S WORK BOOTS, Solid Leather, A Good Heavy Shoe for Every- day Wear. A Complete Stock of HARNESS & ACCESSORIES Always on Hand. Harness Repaired-- Boots--and--Shoes REPAIRED F. WILLARD. Do you believe in this kind of PROTECT ION? * The only Rea! Protection for ~ youg property | and home 18+ \ INSURANCS. oe 1 he social life of the Community. Ho 3 J. E. G/BSON, Agent, Dryden : "al this accomplished? By the on in Ignace on Juiy 20th Train No. 2 on Wednesday carried ihe delegates,-- Mrs W. Parfitt, Mrs| Craig, from Keewatin; Mrs it-| taker, Mrs Carter, from Kenora; | Mrs Williams, Mrs Hubert, | from Quibell!" Mrs Spalding, from Oxdrift; Mrs Campbell, Mrs Morison, Mrs Cook, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Edye, | Mrs Wigle from Dryden; Mrs Wright from Wabigoon, The ladies of the Ignace W.I. were at the station with a welcoming hand- clasp and pleasant smiles. We also found Mrs" Corner, another delegate from Oxdrift, who had gone down earlier in the week--and Mrs Daley, the Federal Board Member for this Division, from Fort William. The visiting ladies were at once escorted to the Community Hall, and although the distance was very short cars were supplied for those who were not good walkers. In the comfortable hall--which we afterwards learned was furnished to a great extent by the Ignace W.I --were tables all prepared for a banquet. After greeting old friends and meet- ing several new ones, about thirty-five ladies sat down to the tables, which were in the form of two sides and one end of a rectangle. The tables were a picture with their snow-white cloths, sparkling glass and silver, and beauti- ful flowers,--But when some pretty maidens brought food from the service kitchen, the pretty tables were forgot- ten. If you have never been sick of eating your own cooking for three hundred and sixty-five days in the year, you can never understand how those ladies enjoyed that meal. Afterwards Mrs Henry, the Ignace President, asked Mrs Campbell to pre- side over a short program, consisting of reports from several of the Branches, a piano solo by Miss Cobb, a vocal duet by Mrs Songhurst, and Mrs Leeworthy, a solo by Mrs Song- hurst, Mrs McNabb assisting as ac- companist--Mrs McNabb also econduct- ed the Community Singing. Mrs Daley also gave an address on W. I. Work. She said that although she was practically a stranger to everyone, she felt quite at home and among friends. In fact, she never felt any coldness in a W. I. Meeting, and she believed it was because W. I. women were women with a purpose. Everyone was work- ing for others. She gave the history of the W. I. in Ontario--its growth and development--its aims and inspira- tions, its interest in the welfare of the coming generations. After Mrs Daley's address and the Branch reports, everyone entered the discussion and brought out many help- ful ideas. A vote of thanks was given Mrs Daley, to show our appreciation of her presence and for her splendid ad- The program closed by all "God Save the King." dress. singing Thursday" morning, again found us all at the Community Hall. ~ There were twenty-eight ladies present nine- teen of whom were delegates, Mrs Campbell, the District President was in the chair. The remaining Branch reports and the Tict reports were read. All business was then dealt with, Mrs Campbell gave an address on W. IL work throughout this District; and showed on 2 map where new Branches might be formed. She called the Wo- men's Institute the good samaritan by the wayside, It brings to the door of every woman, no matier where she lives, or what her circumstances, in- formation and assistance in practically anything, in which she might, or should be interested. On hearing the reports one cannot but be persuaded of what the poet said: -- "You cannot speak of Woman's sphere, As though it had a limit, There's not a thing in all the earth That has a feather weight of worth, Without a woman in it." Mrs Campbell said "Home and Country is our motto," so naturally home is our first concern. What the mother is to the home, the W. I. is to the Com- munity. The Institute is sponsor for THE annual meeting of the Kenora) District Women's Institute was held | and 21st, | i ! would be sufficient to qualify. Women's Institute District Convention NASA selfish giving of time-- "It's doing your job the best you ean, And being just to your fellowman It's figuring how and learning why, And locking forward and thinking high, And dreaming little and doing much. It's keeping always in close touch With what is finest in words anJ deeds. It's being clean and playing fair, It's laughing lightly at Dame Despair ils snaring sorrow and work and mirth, And making better this good old earth." Mrs Campbell concluded by saying that we women cannot but be benefitted individually. Thinking and working together for others, our sympathies enlarged, our outlook broadened, our knowledge increased, and our lives en- riched. Let us therefore continue-- "To do something for others always, Whatever may be our creeds, There's nothing on earth can help ourselves, As much as kindly deeds." ; Mrs Campbell then left the chair and Mrs Daley conducted the election of officers, which resulted as follows: -- District President,--Mrs McCoobs, Kenora; 1st Vice President--Mrs Wil- liams, Quibell;! 2nd Vice President-- Mrs Cook, Dryden; Sec'y -Treasurer-- Mrs Wigle, Dryden; Auditors--Mrs D. Hutchison, Dryden; Mrs M. Morison, Dryden. Federal Delegate to Con- vention at Kenora--Mrs R, Wigle, brs Campbell the retiring President was given a hearty vote of thanks for her splendid work in the W. I, and many regrets were expressed that she is going from our midst. Words and hand-clapping could not express our gratitude to the Ignace Ladies for their gracious reception and kind hospitableness to every visiting delegate, The Oxdrift Ladies invited the WI. to meet there next year. The meeting adjourned after all singing ;-- "Smile the while we bid you all adieu We have had a happy time with you. To the vision we'll be true Till another time unites us, Then we'll meet again so merrily For we'll have a pleasant memory, There's lots of joy for you and me When we meet again" The Ignace ladies then invited us to sit down to luncheon, after which we wended our way to the station, and {No 1 took us all home again--no, not all of us, one lady became very alarm- ed after we had gone a few miles--one of her group was missing--had she got lost? Oh no, some kind lady in- formed, she stayed with friends--she came home next day, Entertains Bride-elect-- Mrs E, Warren entertained on Sat- urday evening in honor of Miss Myrtle Beddome. Cards were enjoyed for a couple of hours, after which a delicious lunch was served from a table with bowls of roses for decoration and centered with a wedding cake, decorat- ed with a dainty miniature bride, During lunch Miss Beddome was presented with a handsome Silver Cream and Sugar set with tongs to match, : Visits Grandview Dairy-- E. H. Mills, R.O.P, from Red Deer Alta: paid a visit to Grandview Dairy this week, "Mr Dawkins" says Mr Mills "is the only dairyman between Winnipeg and Fort William that we Record of Performance men visit, and the Department and Officials in general regret that more in this district do not avail themselves of this chance to have official information as to the record of their cattle. It is only necessary to have two or three cows registered to come under this test and even three purebred cows among two farmers When one has cattle under test it is surpris- ing the interest it creates and a Record of Performance Certificate is the best guardntee in the world when selling stock" Mr Mills very highly commended the stock at the Grand- view Dairy. Locals. HAVE you purchased your C hautauqua ticket yet? The program begins one week from to-day, August 5th and the tickets are selling fast. You may get yours at any of the local stores or offices. Prices--Adults $3:00, Students $1:50, Children $1:00, Miss Jessie Noble arrived home from Winnipeg, Tuesday, called here owing to the serious illness of her mother. Miss Jane Sugden was a business visitor to Dryden, Wednesday, arrang- ing for the Walter Bates Recital on Monday night. Mrs Wm. Wilson is away enjoying a holiday in the west. Mr and Mrs Pidgeon of Wabigoon, visited Dryden, Thursday. Mr Shannon, Public School Inspector from Kenora, was a visitor to Dryden this week. Chief Colliss was a to Kenora this week. business visitor Mr and Mrs Wm. Faulconer and children from Osaquan, have been spending a holiday in Dryden, the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Durance. O. H, Pronger was a business visitor to Winnipeg this week. Mrs Spicer has returned to her home in Dryden, after spending a visit with her daughters at Cartwright] Man, Bill Spicer will remain there for the holidays. Mrs Stacy has returned to her home in Winnipeg, after spending a holiday in Dryden, the guest of Mrs R. J. Hadley. T. C. Wilson, of the Kenora Moun- mentl Works, was a business visitor to Dryden this week. Miss L, Pethrick who has heen the guest of Mr and Mrs D. Blake for the past couple of weeks, returned to her home in Winnipeg, Saturday. Max Ray, of Kenora, spent ihe week- end at his home in Dryden, Oscar Swanson has returned from a trip to Winnipeg and other points. Mr and Mrs Robf, Wachman have arrived from New York and have been spending the past week at their camp at the Wabigoon Contact Bay Mines. Miss Lillian Bicknell, pupil of Mrs V. Cooper has received word from the Toronto Conservatory of Music, advis- ing her that she has passed her practi- cal piano examination, Miss Winkie Edgar is spending a vacation in Ignace, the guest of the Misses Vangel. Johnnie Willard returned to his home in Port Arthur, after a two week's holi- day in Dryden. = Miss Kathleen Oliver, of the Me- Kellar Hospital, Fort William, is en- joying her annual vacation at her home in Dryden, Blueberries are ripening quite rapid- ly now, and each day sees more being brought in for local sale. There is every indication of a heavy crop this year too, While picnicing at Eaglg Lake, last Sunday C. J. Wright and family en- countered a bear, "He was a fine husky looking animal" says Mr Wright and after giving him the "once over" we decided not to press our acquaint- ance on him" WALTER BATES RECITAL Under the Auspices of Ladies Aid of the United Church MONDAY, AUGUST FIRST at Eight o'Clock p.m. In The Church Mr Bales is one of Canada's Outstand- ing Tenor Singers and those who did not hear the concert in the Strand two years ago missed an exceptional treat, Mr Bates in a happy, humorous style combines song and story to the delight of both young and old, ; If you like to laugh or be serious If you like to be entertained and in- spired as well--then hear Walter Bates and you wont be disappointed, Tickets procurable from members of the Aid at 50c. ! Uy CSE ND CE TT or ERT NOTICE NOXIOUS WEEDS ACT. Town of Dryden, All owners and Tenants of Land in the Town of Dryden are given notice to comply with the above act. Any person not doing so within ¥easonabie time, the town will have weeds cut and charged to the property. By Order of THE COUNCIL. A. Millings, Eagle River Merchant, was a business visitor to Dryden this = mm td nh em jot BORN---At Dryden Red Crass Hospital Friday, July 17th, to Mr and Mrs J, W. Wittersgill, a daughter. District News MINNITAKI--The Joint Picnic of Eagle River and Minnitaki Sunday Schools was held at Eagle River, at the old Hudson Bay Post (which is now the property of the Municipality grounds for the Public) last Thursday and a very pleasant time was had by all who went. The afternoon was spent in bathing and the usual sports and just plain 'visiting' with old friends and a Ball Game between the boys of Eagle and Minnitaki, Eagle winning, A delightful lunch was served by the ladies, which the W A. of St. Matthew's prepared and right here we would like to compliment these same ladies on their culinary arts. After lunch some of the boys went for a swim, but as we did not hear anything exciting we presume none of them took cramps. Another Ball Game took place between the ladies and the boys and of course] the ladies won, The boys were very sporty in letting them have their own way and also rules. We wish to thank all these who lent 'Leir cars and those who helped in an; way to tiansport us to and from the Lake, and we hope to have even of Machin, for the use as Park or Picnic: Swen Ferree going to want you to play all the time, Messrs Rand and Baker each held a "Bee" last week to raise Maysheds. Evidently there is a good hay crop on these farms. Miss Eve Howell is at home con- valescing after an appendix operation, and we are all glad that she is well again and with us, i ? WALDHOF--After worrying much about the weather conditions the farm- ers are now enjoying real haying weather, and not all but a very big part of the hay crop is under cover already. The crops seem to be of a good quality and there ig plenty of it this time, Grain is some what back- ward and in the low places there is not much hope, however if conditions remain fabourable we may get crops of grain after all. Vegetables are doing good and potatoes are very promising. They are in full bloom in many places now, On account of the wet weather we have had the last three years, farmers now prefer to put their hay and gaain inside. Consequently building is very brisk in our community, and at least a half dozen of fair sized barns are now being erected, This keeps our lqeal a more enjoyable picnic next vear, Our Trustees surpriced us by putt- ing on a very pleasant dance in the schoolhouse last Friday, which was en- joyed by all as usual. Last Monday night we played ball with Oxdrift here, the result being a tie of ten scores, and no doubt we shail play a return game soon. We rather think Oxdrift was surprised. Owing to the absence of some of our Seniors three Junios were playing in this game and we would like to tell those Juniors that they did well and who knows they might have saved the day for ua. We see some very good Seniors in these Juniors in a few years and then wont we clean up? Keep up the good work Juniors and play the game just as clean and fair and square as possible and the Seniors are soon TAKE NOTICE THAT: sewers on the following streets and intends to specially assess upon 2; $1.45.- The special assessment Municipal Board by a majority least one-half of the value of assessed therefor. 4. A By-law for undertaking SCHEDULE "B" From te King St. Whyte St. 165 feet ec Street Whyte St. King St. Dated at Dryden, July 20th, 1927 it is impossible to enjoy holidays Nyal "EAS-EM" contractors wholly occupied--and Mr O. Kurz and his men right on the jump from one place to another. The first shipment of blueberries went July 20th, This is a little later than usual, but this year everything seems rather late. The crop is very promising though and during the next four weeks we have to be prepared for blueberry pie, blueberry cake and I don't know what all, but it surely will be blueberries, Mr H. Franz is now the proud possessor of a new Ford Touring car. -- NOTICE ! PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS DURING Chautauqua week. The Library will be open at 6 p.m, and close at 7:20 p.m. sharp on August 6 and 9th LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NOTICE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF DRYDEN ONT. 1. The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Dryden, intends to construct as a local improvement nine-inch sanitary as listed below in Schedule "B" a part of the cost of the work the land abutting directly on it. The estimated cost of the work is $1,135.00 of which $433.20 is to be paid by the Corporation. The cost per foot frontage is is to be paid in thirty annual in- stallments of 10 cents per foot per year. 3. A petition to the said Council will not avail to prevent its construction, but a petition against the work or the manner in which it has been undertaken may be made pursuant to section 8 of the Local Improvement Act to the Ontario Railway and of the owners representing at the lots which are specially the work will be considered by Council at a meeting to be held on the 13th day of August 1927, or at a regular or special meeting thefeof to be held thereafter, Owner's Corpoation Total Share Share © Cost 220 feet south $319:00 $341:00 $660 :00 st .382:% 02:20 475 :00 $701 80 $433:20 1,135:00 J. E. GIBSON, Town Clerk Dryden, Ontario Have You Sore Feet? SANA SUMMER with its blistering heat often causes the feet to become sore and tender, and when one has to pit up with such discomfort or {0 go to work willingly. When a little Nyal "EAS-EM" Foot Powder is shaken in the stock- ings and shoes, a wonderful cooling sensation is the result, but when one takes a foot bath once daily in which is disolved one or two of Dr Gibson's Foot Bath Tablets, and then uses "Eas-Em," you can go through the hottest day of summer in comfort, TRY THIS COMBINATION NOW 25¢. Gibson's FOOT BATH TABLETS _ 26¢, The Dryden Pharmacy