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ur DRYDEN OBSERVER. ~~ _astwo¥ and F ur 1 J. CLARK The Exclusive ey Goods Store Men' s and Boys' Clothing LADIES' and HILDREN'S WEAR FO TWEAR , DEYOODS, NOTIO §, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALISES n | { | i nishings . SELLING AGENTS FOR: = | Tooke's Shirts and Hawthorne and Tetrault Shoes for Men Dainty Footwear for Ladies. Butterick Patterns and Pubilcations : Ql Collars, Snag-proof Overalls CLARK'S "The Red Brick Store' Ont. ing. | got a new vecord for their mega- 'The old one has been}! "the desire to join in the discussion Yor attention. 7 "Ye Olde Lime" HEINTZMAN & CO. ART PIANO ~ Those wishing their piano tuned or repaired please name with me at once as the leave your Heintzman Co. tuner 1S coming this way shortly. me A re RA 7], WILDE, Local Agent. THE CLIMAX in phonograph music is a Columbia Record plaved on a Columbia high grade Graf- onola. for it. Please call, I will be glad to prove it to you. One perfect, mellow toned be sold this week for $143.00. CASH OR TERMS Over 400 records to choose irom, The Phonograph Shop R. J. PRONGER 5 BLACY & LATIMER Hardware, Furniture and Undertaking Strainer Pails Cream. Cans Special Heavy tin Dairy Pails S0¢- $ 1.00 1.70 1.75 2 doz real Swede Saws ea 1. 75 Remember our 5 per cent discount on above goods I for Cash. The Claro" {0 20 is noted for its reserve are always eapable in emergency, for extra hard plowing or for grades. This 10-20 is recommended for pulling three 14 inch plows which it can pull "In sod or stubble. It also handles usually requir other imple og about six hors toot binders dritls, six section api ments as, such , bwo 20 shoe gran ooth harrow, 8 0.10 foot double dise he ALLOW, ete. Ready for Heavy Duties For belt work this tractor drives. a | per Owners state that these tractors: Case 20x36 thresher, fully equipped, silo fillers, hay presses, feed m itlls, ete For all round use,this tractor demands your careful consideration, proved its worth. It has long] It is economical 1m operation, burning kerosene successfully, It 1s built of the Ruest mater ials. You gey your money's worth, : Before you decide on vor 2 show you the pA line. Neooiy Ea] Don't take my viord grafonola in fumed cak will} | --or words to that effect. The J ackpot Some surprise party, that meet- 'Why don't they start a drive to | phone; played to death. Bro. Grant insists that the War Memorial shall take the form of a Club House for returned:men, and gives asstirance that he will be responsible for its upkeep. Which declaration ought to allay some uneasiness in the minds of our citizens. When Bro. Grant took the floor the case for the opposition promptly! collapsed. Indeed even subsided in the breasts of many present who had come prepared to take a share in the proceedings. He protested strongly against the big bugs, who, while they pro- fess anxiety about the sick and helpless, yet refuse to take a man in when occasion arises: No one © The sdlitos received this letter from a fresh youth: "Kindly tell me why a girl closes her eyes when a fellow kisses her." which. the editor replied: "If ai send us your photograph we may be able to tell you the reason. Answers to correspondents P. D. -- You are very much to. blame. Try making an apology. Peggy--Yes we agree with - you, sympathy is some times harder to bear than sickness. Worried Youths--You were most ungentlemanly = towards the young lady SOLDIERS' PARTY Although an unusual amount of sickness, and the extreme weather kept many of the members and a host of their friends at home, the soldiers! party, under the auspices of the GW VA was well attended. The chill of the hall was amended those present, and a very pleasant is' better qualified to raise this | point than this accomplished art-| ist; none 'can aecuse him of! neglecting an opportunity to take any body in who seemed to call His efforts in that direction are beyond criticism ever since the happy day which saw his advent into our midst. "Phere is no doubt. that as soon as Grant has seen to a few little :| matters that are rather pressing just now, he will devote his entire time and financial acumen getting the utmost service out of the club house. Perhaps the most touching quality of oratory is its absolute frankness. The intensely human touches in his address made a pro- found impression. - F'rinstance, his exhibition of the sense of fraternity was worthy of the high- est admiration. In putting up the plea for a club house for the boys he wanted "a place where they could get together confidential, where a fella could bum two bits offen a pal when he was broke." Mr Wm. Richardson is down with the flu. Miss Helena Wrighwt, of Qui- bell is home on sick leave. Nurse Laura Morton is also on the sick list We regret to report the illness of both Mr and Mrs Hugh Bart- lett. Mr Angus Macleay font Fort William arrived in town this week to manage the Gordon ex- port liquor house. We regret to inform those who were anxiously awaiting copies of the photographs of the Masquer ade that, owing to a peculiar trick of the camera, the films were spoiled, = Scottie Johnston did himself |! proud at the party Wednesday night. Annie Laurie was most happily introduced to a delighted audience. ~The Uneedtukum Club held a sleigh ride last Friday evening which terminated in a dance at the Log Cabin, Lunch was served by the committee and everyone had a most enjoyable time. This week they are hav- ing a Poverty Ball and the mem- bers are especially warned not to wear fine clothes. All Hail to the manhood of Sarnia The boys who are there wid the blarney; This town is so slow, 'That I'd sure like to go," 1 And I'm blest if I stand it much longer. To the many who are sick we wish a speedy recovery; President H. Willard of the G. W.VA. is another victim of the fit1. GeoteE Hunter is also under the | weather. A good thing you were not ordered M. & D,, ¢h George? Here's to the Testor. 'Wish there were more like him! Bert: 'Wiles returned to. Winni- peg on Monday: A complimentary banquet will be tendéred Pete Heenan, M.P.P., the' Tourist Hotel, Kenora, on i number of J government. 'evening was spent. Comrade Fox directed for the evening, and un- ider his able guidance an excellent "little concert programme was gone through, amongst those who figured with conspictious success being comrades Pateman, (club swinging) "Scottie" Johnson and Gordon Tew, The singing of Mr Ira J. Wilde, accompanied by Miss Fern Taylor, was perhaps the most attractive item, and a treat that everyone enjoyed: Miss: Risegari and Mrs Wilde" assisted at the plano. After the delightful refreshments provided and served by the ladies, dancing was indulged in, which crowned the unique gathering as a distinct 1 social success. A warm welcome was given to. the popular Mrs Adair, who assis- | ted her husband in furnishing the music for the dancing. | Many thanks are due to those] wives and friends who helped to make the evening a happy one. management of the D. P. & P. Co. we tender best thanks. Scottie Johnston distinguished himself as a singer. Annie Laurie as well as the audience came thro' the ordeal magnificently. : It seems that in the matter of the cottage hospital the "ayes" have it. : A meeting of the GW VA will be held in the club room Sunday afternoon, to discuss a war mem: requested to attend. orial. All comrades are earnestly DRYDEN & DIST. FARMERS' IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. An executive meeting of the above body-was held in the Town Hall, Dryden, yesterday, Feb. 26. President Alf. Pitt occupied the present. Ww It was decided to hold the ann- nal meeting on Thursday, April 1st. Peter Heenan, M.P.P., will be invited to attend this meeting along with another member of the All farmers are re- quested to note the date and make it a point to be present at this im- portant meeting. Among the matters discussed were telephones, water power, single tax, revision of freight rates, &c. With a farmer govern- ment in power in the province, the opportunity never was so good to have the views of agriculturists {given attention. arranged t in plete WAR MEMORIAL MEETING The mass meeting inthe Strand Sunday night was attended by a fairly representative body of dis- cuss the form which a war memo- rial should take. The question of a. cottage hospital was submitted, and seemed 'to meet with consid- erable support among those who are in a position to give strength to the movement. However, two speakers who claimed to represent the veterans stated that the men were not so much interested in a! hospital scheme, as they desired rather a headquarters for returned men, stich as a clubhotse, with a public monument bearing the nates of men of this district hol fell in the war. As a different i impression of the! purpose of the meeting had been: gathered from the ave tment that called it together, at the sig: gestion of the chairman it was t the question be left r the present, and aq ute a terans prepare a proposed: clfib- he ble cost, and Nhe same fo to be cal- =a ie a | { I~ | by the warmth and enthusiasm of i 2 5 | ! 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