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- The Dryden Observe r i w VOL. VIIL DRYDEN, Ontario, February 10th, 1928. No. XXXII Ee -- = Town Council Regular Meeting THE regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday evening. Mayor Dingwall presided and Councillors Clempson, Klose, Wilson, Proudfoot, Wood and McKay were present, After the minutes of the previous: meeting had been read and confirmed | accounts to the amount of $3,335.83 'were passed for payment. Other motions passed were: Wood-Wilson--That the Tender of Angus McArthur for 25 cords of green birch wood be accepted and Tenders for 15 cords of tamarac be called for. Wilson-Proudfoot--That Fred Orr be given a permit to make sewer and waterworks installation in his own residence, subject to inspection by the proper authority. Proudfoot-Clempson--That Sidney Bartlett be appointed Inspector of cwer and Waterworks pro tem, Klose-Proudfoot--That the Auditors report for the year 1927 be accepted, Clempson-Klose--That the Council purchase a Burrough's Adding machine, at the price of $115. Wood-Wilson--That the Clerk be authorized to subscribe for eight copies of the Municipal World. Wood-Wilson--That in view of the fact that the privilege of free electric- ity formerly granted to certain civie employees as a part of their salarizs was withdrawn by a motion passed at the last regular Council meeting, the withdrawl of which privilege consti- tutes in effect a reduction in their salaries, which is not justified by con- ditions and was not the intent of the resolution referred to, "Therefore be it resolved that the Council grant such employees a monthly allowance, dating from the date of the installa- tion of the meters to cover what may be calculated to be the reasonable con- sumption of electric current in each rT ra 4 individual case." The Electric Light Committee to decide on the amount oi such allowances and report at the next meeting. ' Wilson-Proudfoot--That Electrica' equipment estimated to cost $615.00 including transformers for Van Horn St. heavier cables to replace some 0; the present lines and necessary fitt- ings be purchased at once. Klose-Wilson--That the Roads and Bridges Committee advertise for tend- ers for 1000 yards of good road grave' delivered to approved points in town. On the motion of Councillors Me- Kay and Clempson, the meeting then adjourned. a -- WEEKLY REPORT OF DRYDEN CONTINUATION SCHOOL Form L--Geography--Edwin Halder son, Mildred Dean, Jeantte Reid, Ror: Spears, Elsie Hunter, (Alice Wilkin son, Ruby McTavish), Elsie Moore house, (Arthur Doudiet, Minnie Reid Lenore Stefaunik), (Hugh Barber. Charlie Gammon), Kathleen Wilk'n gon, Frank Whiteley, Olive Lewis, Edna Buchanan. Form II --English Literature--Grac: Robinson, Beth Robinson, Lula Hunt- er, Grace Gough, Alma Larsen, Form IIL--French-- Frances Foulis, Lenore McRae, Nona Reany, Hazel 'Wilson, Duncan Mercer, Winkie Edgar, Hazel McGogy. | Your home may be stolen by fire lightning or wind storm Make it safe from financial loss with INSURANCE from. §. E G'BSON, Agent, Dryden Change at Oxdrift| We Were Told We think of all our Customers as' friends and neighbours true, we longed to give them service, which we had, not time to do, You waited long and stood around, while we were sorting mail you bought your groceries after- wards, your patience never failed. The office moved across the way, the mail is no delay. We have changed our store from end to end, our goods are on display, we thank you friends that you forebore, we often planned a change before. When next you ecme from us to buy, you will smile to see the mail go by, We keep the goods to sell to you, will have the time to show you through. We will give you service without delay, which we could no do for many a day. --M_ J. CROSIER, ----- Takes First Prize-- The Oxdrift Women's Institute have the honour of taking first prize for the year's programme at the Annual Federal Convention, This programme was composed by one of our most active members, Mrs H, Paleman. The W_I. are holding a Whist Drive, Fri- day evening, February 10th, in the Community Hall, in aid of W.I, funds. DYMENT--On Thursday, Febreary 2, the Ladies of the Sewing Circle me: at the home of Mrs Francis Kennedy, There were fourteen members present, and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. There were also two visitors from the west, Mrs Kennedy served a very delicious lunch. Our next meeting is to be held at Mrs J. Smeltzers' on March 1st. Saturday night, February4th, 2a public meeting was held in the school house, Most of the members of the Club were present. Mr McCracken conducted the meeting, and Mr Wm, Kuervorst acted as secretary. The meeting was called to discuss the possibiities of a Community Hall, but as there were no prospects, nobody was in favour of it, After the meet- ing the members of the Club drove over to Mr L. Kirby's as a surprise for a house party, There was a large crowd present, and everyone en- joyed themselves immensly. For music there were two violins; a guitar and a mandolin, The dance ended at five o'clock in the morning. MINNITAKI--The Annual Sunday School Treat took place in the school iast Saturday evening, and was enjoy- ed by al the children, their parents and friends, The Youngsters (young and old) slayed games until lunch was served, which was accompanied by candy, fruit and nuts, At the close of the even- 'ng books were distributed to each wember of the Sunday School, and ne each was also given to the visit- 'ng children. The young people, all equipped vith skis, met at the home of Mr A. Maynard last Monday night, wher? hrey spent some hours of sliding ard performing the most original stunts in the snow. At 9:30 the girls serv- ed cake and sandwiches, and Mr Mayn ard cocoa, and one and all say that the cocoa was the best they ever tast- ed, Before leaving we accepted the invitation to come again and sang the old familiar "He's a Jolly Good Fel-i. low," and also the rest that goes with | | it. Mr Weare made a flying trip t~ Ken- ora this week, via the C.P.R f BEDWORTH SCHOOL REPORT -- Class IV. --Greta Hoffstrom 78, Lila Clausen 75, Laura Davidson 70, Mar- garet Trist 68, Willie Evans 40, Harold Rutter 35. Sr, III.--Lilian Wilkinson 88, Garde Rutter 85, Richard Trist 85, Jessie Monty 73, Jr. III--Alice Bowman 80, Walter Evans 76, Margaret White 74 Willie Rutter 70, Elvira Hoffstrom 59 Kath- erine Evans 57, Willie MacMillan 46, Fred Besselt 40. Class II --Ada Mascetti 80, Henry Besselt 63, Roddy Parr 62 Avnold Clausen 62, Alfred Trist 60, Edward Petch 45, Class I.--Gladys Evans 83, Arthur MacMillan 80, Grace Monty 79, Walter Besselt 64, Mary Evans 60, Charlie Petch 59. Primer-- Hughie Bowman, Willie Trist, Gwen Evans, David Evans, M. McARTHUR, teacher. CAIRNBROGIE SCHOOL Result of January Exams. Sr, IV.-- Brenda Clarke, Zoe] i THE annual visit of the District ; Deputy Grand Master, is always an event in Masonic circles, There are 15 Lodges in this Division, and the Deputy has to call upon each one at least once during his term of office, The Deputy represents the Grand Master of Ontario Freemasonry, who * naturally could not visit the hundreds of Lodges owning him sway. The Deputy this year is Right Wor- ed by his secretary, Worshipful Broth- er Faulkner, both of Fort William he inspected Golden Star Lodge, on Tues- day night, the Tth of February, Wor- shipful Brother Wilde, this year's Master saw that his stay in Dryden was pleasant, Once again the brethren of Dryden were praised for their beautiful Lodge whose erection has flattered Dryden, | and honoured the Masonic craft. We understand the inspection was factory, and after to a nice little banquet, and for s-veral hours. until away in the morning, a very pleasant time was spent Brother Hambly was in the chai ard made an excellent foastmasier, So many brethren responded, it. were idle to name them in fact it] is worth noting, so we are told thai] masonry gives scope and opportunity | for development of public speaking. Valentine Tea-- The basement of the United Church | day afternoon when members of ths Ladies Aid entertained in the form of a Valentine Tea. Hearts, streamers and the color scheme of red and white. which was carried out in 2ll the decora- tions made an appropriate setting for the affair and the steady stream of guests who turned out to partake of the tea, well repaid the Ladies for their efforts, Mrs D G Dingwall, convener, was assisted by Mesdames Wigle Hall, Hardie, Wice, Fields and Taylor. The servitors dressed in pretty white and red dresses were: the Misses Grace Hardie, Ruby McTavish, Minnie Reid, Alice Halderson Frances Foulis and Grace Gough, The refreshments were most dainty and delicious. Final Dance of the Season-- Dryden District Band Dance in the Town Hall Tuesday, This will be the last dance of the sea son, and a large crowd is expected. Jr. I--Odye Morton. Sr. Pr--Ada Gour, Marie Morton. Jr. Pr--Leslic McGoggy. M. McGONEGAL, teacher, Leta ric ° shipful Brother Evans and accompani- that | } 2 2 | about one hundred per i | ' Mrs Smith will act as matron. February 21st, -} appoi intment was made necessary by} : I: Band at Rink WELL, those who missed the Band skating on Wednesday night, sure have only themselves to blame, and you'll know better next time, Everyone there had a real good time, and the only complaint was, that it didn't last long enough, The music, supplied voluntarily, by some members of the local band, and a number of younger musicians was excellent, and the management wishes to take this opportunity of publicly thanking all who gave their services. The Band will be back next Wed- nesday, starting at eight o'clock. Ad-}| mission 25¢, just the same, The final game of the "Henpecked" versus "Bachelors" will Definately be played on THURSDAY, February 16, at 7:45 p.m, The Carnival night is set for FRI- DAY, February 24th, and there will te lots of prizes for costumes so siart tic | on yours Jes away and watch for the work of thc) Lodge was over, the brethren sat down | rext week's paper, A -- Diserwic Here Mondav. Dinorwic Hockey Team will pla; here on Monday night. From what we can find out about them, they are . cent beiter then when they played here on Christ- mas day, and so have our gang im- proved, so you can count on a real game of hockey monday night Re- member Monday night at 8.00 pm. February 13th presented a delightful scene Wednes-| | DIX SPORTING CLASSIC COMING TO THE STRAND A fight film that is reputed to have all the punch of the real thing, plus the well-known Dix brand of humor comes next Monday and Tuesday to the Strand Theatre, Adapted from a story of Albert Payson Terhune, "Knockout Reilly," stars Dix as a young steel puddler who after many vicissitudes attains | "ant time was spent by the large num- to a pugilistic championship. =~ Mary Brian and Jack Renault are featured, The film is said to be as exciting as "The § Quarterback," which but lately took} Malcom St.: ¢ i February 13th, at eight 0 clock. the classic of all Dix pictures. the country by storm, Claid directed, Hospital Appointment-- The Board of Health has appo'nted: Mrs Wallace E. Smith to the staff of the Port The the death of Mrs Flanagan, former matron, who died recently in Rochest i ler, Minn Mrs Smith is a grad juste} Morton, {of the Port Arthur General Hospi tal | Jr. IV--Murray McGoggy, Sadiejand was formerly Miss A. Adams, Prouty, Vonald' McGoggy, =~ Mary : daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno. Adams, Rowat. fof Oxdrift-- News-Chronice, Pori Jr. IL.--Leo Coate | rthar Sr. IL.--Doroth; + Claz e, Olive Gour | Oe Bert Morton. | TOWN OF DRYDEN Jr. I1.--Roy Prouty, Carl Prouty. | ill be received up till Sr. I --Elsie McGogzy- ; 15th, 1928, for for the Town of to oo dnd in the centre For further informa'icn Councillor E. A. KLOSE. NEW Ci (See- Me) "Be Beautiful" Prove to Yourself the Superiorty of A Complete Line of Toilet Requisites Mi Ci-Mi TOILETRIES Face Powder ........... ioc. 75~ { iquid Shampoo ----.------_ Toc, Cold Crom... 50c | - : ¥ A Et ee 310A Vanishing Cream -.-...-.. 50¢. Thee oi is hd Brilliantine csimabiiin 50c| Jair Tonic -- NDC | The DRYDEN PHARMACY Arthur Isolation hospital, } : Locals Mrs Wallace Smith has returned to her home in Port Arthur, after visi.- ing her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Adams at Oxdrift, and relatives in Dryden. Mrs S, Daiter is spending a holiday in Winnipeg, Mrs J. E. Gibson has returned from a short visit to Kenora, During her siay in Dryden, Mrs Mec- Coombs of Kenora, was the guest of Mrs G, Larsen. Mrs J. Witerbotoin will hold a tea at her residence on Saturday after- noon, irom three till six. Silver eol- lection, ; Fort William to resume her business studies. Miss Walsh, who has been visiting in the west returned to Dryden and is the guest of Mrs C, Lott. Miss Raby McTavish spent the week end with her parents at Oxdrift, Miss Margaret Spicer was down from Kenora for a short visit this week. Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart, Ignace were visiiors to Dryden, Monday. Mrs J. Harris and dacghter Marjorie spent the weekend at Oxdrift Everybody had a good time at the Freshmen Dance last night in the Town Hall. A good crowd attended too. Mrs A Browning, Oxdrift, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs R, Rob'n- on for 2 couple of days this week. George Skene spent the weekend at his home in Dryden, coming down from Kenora, Saturday. Miss Louise Monty left Sunday for|- Miss S. Nysland, Kenora, paid a short visit to Dryden this week, : A. Millings, Facle River, was 2 busi- | ness visitor '0 Dryden, Wednecdey. : Mrs F. Pinkerton was hostess at a most enjoyable card party on Tuesday : evening, Miss Ella Anderson was hostess at; a delightful party Monday evening. Dancing was enjoyed and a most pleas- ber of gusts who were present. Dainty refreshments were served at midnight, Don't forget the Hockey Gamc be- tween Dinorwic and Dryden, Monday TOURIST HOMES WANTED Parties willing to rent rooming ac- commodation to motorists. season, 1928, in inDryden or at intermediatz | points on or near Highway can cain from $300 to $2500 in their ow: : home serving meals optional. Fer particulars write now to "Tourist Service," 24 Wyatt St, London, Ont. {. Luke's Guild will hold a Work and Afternoon ea, on ~-.aurday, April 7th. here will also be a Candy and fomebaking booths. Remember the date--Saturday April 7th. = C Ol ted ed LN 0N Missionary Work-- { Missionary work, especially Indian . school work was the subject of an ad- ; dress delivered in the Praish Hall, on i Saturday evening by Mrs J. M'Coombs | of Kenora, W_A. Dorcas Secretary for * the Diocese of Keewatin. There weie Eh forty present. Mrs McCoombs is 2 splendid speaker and every mom- y ent of her two hour talk was full of f interest It was unfortunate that this ' inspiring address had to be g'ven Saturday night because this is the one evening of the week that it is difficult to gather an audience together. Mrs Dan Wright presided and the ting was opened with prayer by Mrs R. A. Smith. The speaker was then introduced and began her address Mrs McCoombs gave a graphic deserip- tion of the Indian school at Sioux kout and the wonderful work that is being carried on there, under the supervision of Rev J. Marshall. This description was made even more realistic by the fact that the speaker had just that day returned from a tr: "atx Tookort, - Here it wis are thirty-five resident --and that there is accommodation for ! over a hundred if necessary The W_A. of St Luke's has adopted (20 Indian child and has assumed full * responsibility for the care of the child at the Sioux Lookout School. Other branches of missionary Work were dealt with in the course of the address and several reports of W. A. activities were read, At the clea of the meeting delici- ous refreshments were served. omni on learned yils PU Whist, Bridge and Calico Dance TUESDAY NEXT, Feb, 14th, 1828 St. Valentine's Day At 8:00 p.m. in the TOWN HALL, DRYDEN In aid of the Red Cross Hospital and general fund of the Women's Institute. It is the request of the Committee that wherever possible all ladies wear calico dresses, and gentlemen ducks 'overalls or calico ties, for the Whist, 'Bridge and Dance, The Committee have arranged a varied dance programme of mew and old-time dances, also a few movelty numbers, including a prize waltz, The programme being a lenghty one, those playing cards should arrive at the hall in good time to commence at 8:30 sharp, and that means 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at 10:30 p.m, Tickets can be secured at the door or irom members of the Commitlee, 50c --Cards and Lumch. 50c.--Dancing and Lunch. 75¢. for the evening. The Freshmen Orchestra will be in at- tendance, so we are assured of good dance to music, so come one and all. SEERA NOTICE The Sherifi's Sale of Lands for - arrears of Statute Labour Taxes ad- vertised to take place at the Sheriff's Office, Kenora, on Monday the 6th. day of February, 1928, stands post- poned until Monday, Februavy 20th, 1928, at the same hour and place. + Sheriff's Office Kenora February 6th, 1928 J, Ww. HUMBLE, Sheriff, * Kenora. -- Sminhy be decided, | Boys Summer Camp-- Some of the boys are beginning to ask whether there will be & camp this year or not, Who can tell? Has anyone really thought seriously about it? Summer seems a long way off, vet these last few days brought the rariles oat and the old sages said that was a sure sign of spring. Is spring really coming? If so, then how long will it be before summer? Do the boys want another eamp -uch as they had last year? That surely is the question, and long before ny group of men are met to decide "~ wherewithal of camp that sho: If yeu really want cnc os, tell your friends how much you appreciated former camps and also in- form them that you would certainly be glad to have another. You kmow boys that any camp needs money tO be a success and last year several me: in Dryden by their financial assist- ance mada your camp possible, and men like to know that their efforis are appreciated even if they are mob doing the work for the sake of self praise, and honor, Therefore bo generous in your gratitude. And how many boys want to go? Did I see all your hands up? But who told you to vote? Recently a father of two boys who were at the (Continued on page four) in time of trouble Fire, Sickness, Acci- dent, Death, Hail, Windstorm, Bur- glary, Holdup, You can get protection against loss from each or all of these from A. J. LOCK, DRYDEN, Ontario. REPRESENTING TE ethhey comin ane VANNIPEG, GANABA