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VOLUME VII DRYDEN, Ontario January 8th, 1926. No. XXVIII. Dinorwic School Report. DECEMBER 1925 Sr IV--Fanny Ovenstone, Wanio Hauta, Rocco Zoccole Jack Ayres, Robert Huckell, Richard Eger. Jr 1V.--Hedwig Eger, Saime Hauta, Joshepine Zoccole. Sr. III.--John Ovenstone, Wright. Sr II--Mozart Guay, Margaret East- man, Geo Huckell, Mary Eger Lillian Wright. Jr IL--Edith Finlayson Howard Ayres, Mabel Eastman, oRnald Guay, Verna Lyon. Jr 1:--Jenny Wright, Joe Zoccole, Willie Huckell, Piimary--Gladys Lyon, Margaret Ayres, Marianne Naumann, Dorothy Wright, Eileen Hicks, Hans Eger. Percentage of attendance 93.5 Mrs W. RHIND. Violet Lost, Strayed, or Stolen A SMALL BOY, a man, barefoot, with about the size of his father's shoes on; cross- eved with his hair cut curly. When last he shoveling mud off the streets seen was in order to earn money to buy Shoes at H. Willard's -- the of Dryden, best and cheapest Shoe Dealer in the Tcwn. H. WILLARD'S CASH STORE BOOT & SHOE REPAIRER and BARNES STORE EF. NA DON First Class Jewelter and Watch Maker EXPERT REPAIRS. Quick Service Guaranteed. PENS & PENCILS CUFF - LINKS, BRACELETS BEADS WATCH FOBS WATCHES & BEDROOM CLOCKS CHINAWARE. For Sale HOUSES, TOWN LOTS & FARMS FOR SALE IT IS FAR BETTER TO HAVE INSURANCE & NOT NEED IT, THAN TO NEED IT & NOT HAVE IT. A. J. LOCK ---Real Estate and Insurance.-- Issuer of Hunting and Trapping Licences Office Phone, No. 20 5 it brin PROSPERI 9 oy MISFORTUNE! Mo need to worr about Financial Misfortune if you have Adequate INSURANCE ou sce J. E.GIBSON, Agent, Dryden } i this Dryden Municipal Election! Marked raat was shown in the Muicipal election in Dryden: year, and a greater number than usual turned out to vote. A feature of the poll was the large number of women who voted, in- dicating a growing interest in municipal affairs. And the new Council who will assist Mayor Dingwall to administer affairs for the next twelvemonths might be' well advised to bear the fact in mind during their term of office. Che retuins gave M. Bailey the top of the poll with a vote which constitutes a record in Dryden Clempson followed with 143, H. Wilde, 134, Dr Wood 116, E. A} Klose 105, Jno. McKay 99. Lo unsuccessful candidates were O. Nymark 92, and S. Swanson 38. So Dryden is away to a good start for 1926 with a Council that contains elements to give it some support to the steadying influence of Mayor Dingwall. Van Horne elected Jno. whe as its Reeve with 43 votes, giving a "majority over J. Hutchison who had 40. The four Councillors are Jas. Hatch 62, O. H. Pronger 40, Jack French 39, J. Begg 34. Alex McFhail and A. Moore with 33 and 29 votes respectively, were not elected. ; John Pattern is Reeve of the! Municipality of Machin with 738, defeating FF. Duce 29. The Coun- cillors are F. O. Anderson, 80; C. Hampe, 77; I'. Shapland, 67; J. Schultz, 63. Wright, with 32 votes, was un- successful. os Soma name nay po Dog Derby municipal history, 148; Arthur J. pep, with a fair sprinkling to lend May Organize |! Into One Great Municipality. TIE suggestion contained in the from office 1teccommending that the rural communities in what might: ran pene be called the Dryden area should _.°~ : : forr: themselves into one great Municipalit, the biggest in Onta- rio, and that no territory hould be left unorganized, has created con- siderable discussion in-the district affected. The obvious advantages , commend themselves; that there "are drawbacks must not be lost sight of. Ar admirable contribu- tion on the subject is contained in the following article, enclosed in a letter received this week from one i of our correspondents whose well written articles are gaining much attention of late. ! Dear editor-- I have been talking to quite a few people and have been trying to get their opinions about 1that District Union idea. And-- generally speaking--I find them not prepared to jump at the plan. They are more or less afraid that they will be made the goat, and + will have to pay, beside their own i bills, some part of the Town of . Dryden's bills, Others again see a political move in it, to advertise some ambitious fellow with hope- j ful future in view. S#ll, there are some who are sensible and believe if the idea is earnestlyworked out and honestly applied, it might do a lot of good for all of us. Certainly it sword do away with a few little kings and queens; but that in itseif would be only a gain. We would also have a more uni- form law enforcement over the whole distrct--or better we would have only one law instead of ever so many as we have it now. As far as expenditure goes, if which Dryden greeted the New Year, in the breast of every boy: from six to sixty there burned a warm glow of anticipation as day last, the First of January, 1926. For this was the great day they had all been looking forward to, when the great dog race would be run. And their mothers and sisters were evidently just as keen, for quite early the crowds began to assemble near the course where they would be sure of a good view. The weather was ideal for the event : not very cold, no wind, and the snow just right for a great race. Such a perfect January day with everybedy in a good humour --what more could anybody ask! While the dog is the best loved]! of animals cverywhere, there is something distinctively Canadian in the spectacle of a team of well- trained dogs racing a sleigh over the snowy trails. And what ad- venture, what romance, what real history is associated with hardy men and their tireless teams of dogs that have braved the dangers of lonely trails where {friend or duty led, Something of all these help to create the fascination that attracts the average individual to the dog race. List ¢f Prizewinners. Tie splendid prizes drew a big number of entries, and the rivalry was keen. The performances of the dogs were creditable alike to themselves and to their proud OWRETS, 6-mile race--1st Prize $25.00 I.. Wright, 3134 minutes. 2nd $15.00. Th Edye, 40 min. ard 8.00. E..C urley, s 53 min. gunily race---1st $12, L. Wright 2nd $8--]J. Edgren. Open Race, 18 and under-- 1 F. Madder, Set Dog Harness. 2 R. Parr, Knife. 3B Wright, Watch. 4 M. Louttit, Sleigh. 5 E. Curley, Tie and Pin. Boys" Race, 13 and under-- 1 F. Madder--Box Camera. 2 E. Curlecy--Fountain Pen. 3 K. Kerney--Mouth Organ. 2nd Race. 1 I'. Wright--Box Chocolates. 2 G. Gough--Box Chocolates. 3 ii. Plotts--Box Gum. The race was held under the aus- ADDED to the genial spirit with: dawned over the Town on Friday. worked right the outlay would be no greater; perhaps less than under the present wasteful and by no means satisfactory system off "division. Just ask the opinions of Scheol Board members in the un- organized parts of our district and vou will hear some very interest- ing stories. tspoken success. address of Mayor Pitt on retiring ouishoken ess Santa Claus Visits WALDHOF--The Christmas Tree and Concert by Waldhof School was an All the little per- formers showed a wonderful talent, and love for the work, which was really To see with what skill they all handled their differ- ent parts without any hesitation, and with clean bright voices, so that there was absolutely no mistake about the meaning of different subjects. Being the truimph of very high standard. the moral side not being overlooked. And we as old folks perhaps have en- joyed the evening more than the little performers. Because a fellow is getting warm, if he met "the old woman who lived in a shoe" years ago, or see "old mother hubbard" which you have nearly forgot about, and "Jack the Giant Killer" and a cold shiver run through you if you faced "bluebeard" himself not to mention the many other characters which were produced with such remarkable care and thoroughness which can be a glowing example fou the older people. The highest peak was when Santa Claus himself ap- peared, and presented to all the little performers a useful present and some sweets, Before parting, Santa Claus thanked the teacher for all the trouble, and work he had done to make the evening what it was--a great success. The weather has been so extra mild these last few days, that people from outside points came in their cars to the Christmas Tree. And the Concert itself was a howling success. Mr Census Taker had a most difficult task to deal with, but succeeded. Mr A. Allin, jr., reaped a grand ap- plause, because she could not speak English. But Dr Hawke and his associates' easily topped the mark. If any of} The Electors. To the Electors of Dryden-- I wish to thank the Electors in General, and the ladies especially, for the wonderful vote given me on Janu- ary 4th. The highest given any Councillor in the history of the town.] beloved in friendship as besought I thank you M. BAILEY To the Electors-- I thank you for the honour conferred upon me by your vote at the poll last Monday. By God's help I hope to prove that your confidence has not been misplaced. I will, at all times study the best interest of the Town in any measure brought forward. J. McKAY, To ithe Electors of Dryden-- Thanking you for your support at the Municipal Election, I assure you that I will continue to do the best I can , as matters come up, to deal with them vin a fair manner. E. A. KLOSE. To the Electors. of Dryden-- I desire to thank you for the gener- ous support accorded me in the recent Municipal Election. It is very grati- fying, after five years on the Council, to feel that the confidence of the public is still with me. HERB WILDE. DEPARTMENT OF NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT you folks want treatment, you may , TENDD IRS FOR LOGGING, HAUL- just as well see Dr Hawke about it.® He is very simple in his language, and' most simple in the way of applying a cure. In any case the crowd was kept laughing 'and roaring Already the Waldhof Band has asked Dr Hawke and his followers for the { next Concert, on January 23rd, in the? Communit Hall. Dr Hawke, will show his art, but this time in a different line. ITowever, I must admit that T myself believe in getting together and co-operation. But still, in the present case, I honestly would want soma more details about the scheme; and surely the man who has advanced the idea, being practical man, must have further particulars concerning the plan thoug] ht out. Of course, consider- ing the great territory 'which we might be expected to take in from > ermillion Bay to Dinorwic--per- haps Quibell and Sioux Lookout, to make it really complete--is by no ineans a small undertaking. Dut maybe it is not so very com- plicated after all. Tor onc thing we'd be taking a big step toward dissolving New Sweden, England, Germany, Hol- land, Ttaly, et cetera, et cetera, and putting in a corner-stone to Our Canada. Bur then, this is only my owr: point of view, and I am not so awfully sure that I look at this project in a right light. However I am quite agreeable to change my opinion if some one can show the way clear to me in this for us all important matter. One thing more: I also feel that a body of this dimension could cut the politics out of our develop- ment branch and demand results --no more vote catching schemes as at present. This may be a little strong, but in looking to the betterment of our district nothing should hold us back, and we may as well look this thing straight in the face.--~COSMOPOLITAN. The Towns of course would not be included in any federation of district communities. Dryden will continue to pay its own bills, so there need be no alarm. AAAAAAAANAAAAAAAAAAAA WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE The Public Health Committee of the Women's Institute will hold a Whist Drive, in the Town Hall, on Friday, January 15th, at Eight o'Clock. p.m. Proceeds of which will go towards the Hospital Building Fund. Admission 75c. pices of the Dryden Amateur Ath- letic Association, the prizes being contributed by the merchants and : other citizens. "An informal dance will be held after supper, for which an additional charge £ 25¢. will be made for all remaining. Proceeds will go the Band. So we all | are honour-bound o support the concert Mr Fred Jahnert has been out west brought home a heavy team of horses. Mr O. Hutter, returned fi om the west for the holidays. Wabigoon,--A few sleigh loads of friends drove up on the evening of December 15th, and surprised; Mr and Mrs Ulrick Collen. The} familiar sound of the old cow bell; soort made them open their door | to see what was going on. Soon the house was packed with young and old people, and lunch baskets | and cream cans were piled all over the kitchen fioor. } Mrs Albert Johnson who led the party sang a song and gave the. farewell speech forMrs Collen and daughter, who are going to spend , the winter months with relatives in Chicago. A nice present was given Mrs Collen. Lunch was served by the visiting ladies, after which Mrs Little sang. Then the room was cleared for the young people to dance. At one o'clock the party broke up, and all went home with a good drink of the old blueberry wine. The usual monthly meeting of the VAN HORNE U. F. O. will be held in the Township Hall on Saturday, January 16th, 1926, at eight o'clock p.m. As there are matters to be dis- cussed vital to the interests of the whole of the Farmers in the dis- trict, it is to be hoped that all the Members will make an effort to attend. J. EH. PARR, President. W. MOORHOUSE, Sec. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of Dryden Agricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall, Dryden, on Wednesday January 20th, at 2.00 p.m. for the election of Officers and general business. © A full at- tendance is requested. u Pretty near everybody in Dryden: went to the dogs on New Year's day. ING AND SAWING TIMBER TENDERS, addressed to the District Engineer, Department of Northern De- velopment, Kenora, Ontario, will be received by registered post only, up to 5 o'clock p.m. of THURSDAY, of material, and piling the sawn lumb- er at the C.P.R. tracks at either Eagle River or Minnitaki Station yards, ap- proximately 80,000 ft. B.M. (more or less). Timber to be sawn: Norway Pine; to be logged and hauled from the Government limit, in the Township of Mafeking. Tenders must be given on the basis of unit price per thousand feet board measure of sawn lumber, piled on the siding at either Fagle River or Minni- | taki, and must include all charges from ithe time timber has been felled until 1 has been sawn and placed in piles : at the Railway siding. The successful tender will be re- ; quired to sign, after January 21st, 1926, a form of agreement, to be furnshed by the Department, and in the presence of a Notary Public or Justice of the Peace (Signed) -- G. A. CRANE, District Engineer. Kenora, Ont. JANUARY 21st, 1926. i For logging, hauling to the mill, saw- ling according to specifications re bill a -- Pretty Wedding The Rev. R. Dewar, M.A., of Fort William, visits Dyment once a month. Last visit a very happy marrage was consummated. No heralding of the event was done; only Ignace's Doctor, in sickness, was in the know, but an ur- gent call compelled him to be present by token instead of in person. The bride is the pride of the place, she being born within fifteen miles of the home of her wedlock. No family stands in greater esteem or is bettetr known. Near he station you will find that abode. When C.P.R. No 1 pulled up, it was the best team in the Town- ship that carried him to Jetmundsen's. Six miles to the south is the ouipest in that direction. Here the family of Robinson, with zeal and ability, have cleared the land, tilled the scil and erected worthy buildings Presently the whole family swings in on a sleigh, for Robert their eldest son is the bride- groom of the occasion. In the front room where flowers al- ways grow, stood the vrobed, hooded minister. In front, beneath a chaste wedding hell supported by white streamers stood the bridegroom, supported by Jarl, the bride's brother. The instrument struck up a march and there glided in, on her father's zrm, Thea, the goddess-like bride, arrayed in white satin trimmed with fluffy fur and hat to match. Attending the bride Miss Violet, sister of the bridegiooy, was clad in a soft light-blue texture. They vowed to be true until God shall separate them by death. Softly that masterpiece "I heard the voice of Jesus say" by Bonar, was played during the signing of the register. Then such a feast as only a farm can furnish followed, crowned by the three-storied Bride's Cake. Churching always follows in this settlement, and the Log Schoolhouse was filled. As it was a secret, 'only some of the brides- to-be had their pockets filled with rice. On the Saturday following fifty guests sat down in the newest, proudest, me<t promising home in this new settlemer®. Gifts many and gifts varied and won- detful were on every side, for the new home has the blessing of the whoie community. Girl Wanted for general house- work. Good wages. Apply to Mrs H. ROBINSON, Norman, Ont. CONCRETE BRICK & BUILD- ING BLOCK MACHINE, with Mixer, for sale, cheap. Apply to HERB Y/ILDg, Dryden MAID WANTED.-- Good Wages for experienced girl.--Apply Mrs H. HUMPHREYS, Dryden, Ont. For Sale.--ONE FEED GRINDER, with Belt. Very little used. Arvly te E. BEYER, Waldhof, Ont. WANTED--Wood splitting or any kind of work. Word can be left with H. Willard, Boot & Harness Store. FRED COLLINS, Chase Park. 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