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VOLUME VII DRYDEN, Ontario January 29th, 1926. No. XXXI. Rink Notes Commencing Monday, February 1st, the Rink will be open three nights a week for skating, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 8 to 10 p.m. Girls Hockey Practice, Tuesday and Thursday. Scheol Children's hours, as usual. Hockey practice for Teams: Mon- day and Friday. The Rink will be closed Wednesday Nights unless a game is advertised for that night. Weather permitting the Band will be at the rink Thursday night. Commencing Monday night, Febru- ary 1st, every admission to the Rink for skating will get a ticket, which wili entitle holder to a drawing for a Parker (Junior) Pen Set, on the night of the carnival. The oftener you come the more chances you wil! have on the Pen Set, FRED J. BICKNELL. W. R. CLEMENSON, Pianoforte Tuner, will be here on his regular half yearly visit in February. Orders may be left at this Office or at Pronger's Store, Lost, Strayed, or Stolen A SMALL BOY, about the size of a man, barefoot, with his father's shoes on; cross- eyed with his hair cut curly. When last seen he was shoveling mud off 'the streets of Dryden, in order to earn money to buy Shoes at H. Willard's -- the best and cheapest Shoe Dealer in the Tewn. H. WILLARD"S CASH STORE BOOT & SHOE REPAIRER and HARNESS STORE Se - a» ~~ Tout' E. NADON, First Class Jeweller and Watch Maker EXPERT REPAIRS. Quick Service Guaranteed, --e, PENS & PENCILS No CUFF - LINKS, BRACELETS BEADS WATCH FOBS WATCHES & BEDROOM CLOCKS CHINAWARE. itn For Sale - HOUSES, TOWN LOTS & FARMS FOR SALE IT IS FAR BETTER TO HAVE INSURANCE & NOT NEED IT, THAN TO NEED-IT & NOT HAVE Ir A. J LOCK --Real Estate and Insurance.-- Issuer of Hunting and Trapping Licences bY ms, Office Phone, No. zo ill tt bring vou PROSPERITY. aD MISFORTUNE! I No need to worry about Financial Misfortune if you .| have Adequate INSURANCE see J. E.GIBSO N, Agent, Dryden Birthday Party WABIGOON--A double birthday party and the year of their Silver Wedding, caused an occasion at Mr and Mrs- Ole Lundmark's home on Tuesday last, The invaders, some eighty strong, headed by the Wabigoon Brass Band, advancing through the sparkling wint- er night, descended on the homestead thoroughly surprising the unsuspect- ing occupants. After the Grand March, J D Aaron, introducing the party, explained that the fiiends and neighbours of the Lundmark family felt they could not let the three-fold event go by without some mark of esteem and regard, hence the party. Mrs Albert Johnson zs Master of Ceremonies then produced three candle studded cakes, and as the candles It by the younger ILundmarks were brilliantly ablaze, described in her in- imitalle way the happenings that culminated in this celebration and then presented Mr and Mrs Lundmark wth a cabinet of silverware, and a purse, hoping that twenty-five vears hence, they would come with a present of gold. x Mr Otto Norman, addressed the gathering in the Swedish tengue add- ing his felicitations and congratulating Mrs Johnson on the apt manner in which she had conducted the presenta- tion, cordially endorsing her remarks Concluding he remarked that though from another land they were loyal British Subjects and called for cheers for King George. Mr Lundmark re sponded and sincerely thanked those present for the appreciation, which Mrs Lundmark and himself would al- ways remember. Mrs. Bjorklund and Mrs Nordrum attended to the all-important ceremony of Coffee making, they being past masters in the art, and the multitude were called to refreshments. Mrs Rush and Mrs Johnson skilfully dis- rensing the same. The Wabigoon Brass Band, under the leadership of Chas H. Betts, its founder, then rendered selections and Town Constable 4 ; Whips Son Sensation in Bowling Alley. Some sensation was caused in town Wednesday when the word was passed that Constable Colliss had inflicted a terrible beatng to his own son with a billiard cue. No doubt the boy needed the lesson which will teach him to have more respect for his father, His arro- gancs had become so unbearable that the Chief was obliged to act to retain his own self-respect. Firmly accepting the boy's challenge, he quickly made up his handicap of 15 points and soon gaining the lead he left the billiard table the victor by 41, lifting him to a place in the next round of the billiard teurnament that D. Reid is conducting. DRYDEN won one game out of two at Sioux Lookout, What will they do tomorrow night on home Ice? Mrs D. G, Dingwall and Mrs Harold Morison left Sunday on a short visit to As Wi J. Winterbottom is in the city, at- tending the annual Convention of the retail Jumbermen's association. ave Anderson is able to be out again after a long siege of illness. Miss Emma Latmer Oxdrift, spent the weekend in Dryden, Mr and Mrs Wm. Martin left Mon- day for Winnipeg, where they will stay for some time, P. A. Hutter, Waldhof photographer, visited Dryden last Monday, Mrs Armstrong, Wahigoon, was in town the other day. Mrs M. D. Hambly returned from North Bay Monday afternoon. Orval Jackson paid one of his peri- odical visits te Dryden over the week- end, returning to Oxdrift Monday. Mr and Mes F, Johnston, Wabigoon, spent Monday in Dryden. 'Miss Rissa Adams spent Sunday afterncon at her parents' home in Ox- drift. Mrs J. 8. Corner was visiting in town this week. Jack Skene, Oxdrift, was in Dryden on business early in the week, Mrs C. A. Brad returned to her home secular music that earned the con- 3 tinuous plaudits of the audience, finish ; ing with the National Anthem in which all jeined at the special request of the | band master. This closed the party and the gather- ing dispersed, well content with weld- ing a few more links in friendships § chain. The high standing attained by the band must be gratifying to those con- cerned in its inception more particular- ly C. H. Betts primarily responsible, The masterly way in which the § young people handled the instruments if denote: musical talent of no small order. t is to be sincerely hoped that in dispensing 1uusical harmony the band will help promote local harmony equally necessary for the enjoyment of # life in the back woods. \ | THE twenty-ninth annual entertain- ment of Wabigoon School, the first held in the new lLuilding, is particularly deserving of mention. The earnest way in which the young artistes went through the recitations and dialogues denoted studious atten- tion on their part, and considerable work by Mr Sillery, the teacher, and Mrs T. J. Robinson who coached them, sand provided the all-important musical aeenmpaniment, : With ample stage accommodation, well decorater school, and comfortable auditorium, the parents were able to take in the show comfarably, and in congenial surroundings. After the show the chairman, J. D. A.arcn, presented each scholar with a hook--the "Xmas Tree being ommitted i as, for financial reasons, it would have | been impossible to give every child a { decetit present which would naturally have been expected. | Ap vles and candies were distributed 'to ali the children present, and the [ refresh ment committte, Mrs Ole Lund- ! mark, ).Ws Ton. Robinson, Mrs Albert | Johnson, Mrs Bjorklund, Mrs Melander 'and Mrs JV. D. Aaron, served coffee, sandwiches and cake to all present. v-- [== MILK AND CREAM We require fifty more Customers to buy their Milk and Cream from our clean, healthy, Holstein Cows. A Post Card will ensure prompt Delivery -- E. DAWKINS Sry waar W ANTI} D--Horse, weight about 1000 Ibs, Write to VW. Gatdiner, Dinorwie. "spent Monday shopping in town. in Wabigoon, Tuesday, after a success- ful eperation in Dryden hospital. Mr and Mrs Wm Jones, Oxdrift, Hal Dingwall visited Winnipeg on business during the week. The Dryden boys came home full of enthusiasm for the splendid welcome they received from Sioux Lookout where they were not regarded as a mere visiting team, but entertained as guests of the town. When they return the visit on Saturday their reception in Dryden will be not less cordial. Count Sfreddo has quit skating, he flys from one end of the ice to the other Joe Nadon has some poke-check. Jor says the bigger they are, the quicke: they stop. He likes to see them fly. Lorne Jewell can cover more ice than any two men in the country. It is good for your eyes to see him 80, Clarlie in goal for the Soo boys is just twice as big as the net. Girls, look him over! He says he has mor: friends in Town than the guy that plays geal for them Be on-time fans, you are going to see real hockey, Saturday Night. ~ Ernie Louttit lost his socks in the Soo, he may be out tomorrow with a pair of silk ones. Harry Beddome stopped all but one shot, He says he is going to get a few goal pads or fire the goalie. Doc Lott cut quite. a splash patch- ing up a broken nose ut he is short on thie Pers, Say Girls, Dryden po "Cake Eater" so the gi tell us. = "Whiskey" Mike was over to the Soo, but a little slow on the skates The Soo boys were afraid he would get "checked too hard, so they kept him in the "Cooler." TOWN OF DRYDEN TENDERS will * be received by the undersigned until February 1st next, for twenty-five (25) cords, four foot sound, dry tamarac wood, to be deli- vered at the Town Hall, Dryden, not later than March 10th next. The lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. J. E. GIBSON, Clerk. 1 honour Pitt proceeded A Feast of Reason THE beginning of what is inten- ded to develop into a feature of the public life of the communities interested in the building up of this district was made when close to a score of men more or less prominent in its affairs met at a dinner in the Dryden Hotel Wed- nesday evening. The suggestion made by Mayor Dingwall struck a responsive chord in the minds of many in whom the sense of some- thing lacking in our social and public life has long existed. 'The immediate purpose was to do honour to ex-Mayor Pitt after his five-year tenure of office and second term as Mayor of the town of Dryden, who was present as the guest of the evening. Ald Bailey and Ald Wilde were appointed a committee to arrange the program, and their success is indicated by the feeling of optim- ism following the event. The idea behind it all was to provide oppor- tunity for a "get-together" move- ment to foster the common aim towards general development. Lach one present was allowed a few minutes to present his views for the general good, from the stand-point he occupies in the community fabric. A synopsis of the different suggestions is given herewith: With a flitting appreciation of his services to the community, the chair- man called first upon Ex-Mayor Pitt te speak, In acknowledging the grati- fication it afforded him to accept such rom his fellow-townsmen, Mr to enlarge upon the suggestion he had made on a previous occasion, with some reference to its reception in the district. In the frst place he would like to dispel any idea | that might exist of any desire for per- sonal glory ér advantage to Dryden as a town. He would like to see 2 great organization of the district exclusive of the Town, for the increased power that of h its united strength would create, that hag could work with the Town for mutual benefit. He would not confine the ad- vantages of co-operation to the saving of a few cents on a bag of sugar; he was a strong believer in co-operation of big units that could exert powerful influence in any desired direction. Think of the tremendous potency of the aggregated assessment of such a large area and its loanable value, On such 2 basis the district could develop on its own initiative, They could make their own decisions in regard to such matters as roads, and automatically secure the advantage of the statutory,' 1 tha crovision by which the Ontario Govern- ment undertook to spend dollar for dollar with the municipalities: not as : now, waiting till some action was taken by some outside body. Would anyone say he was satisfied with the progress that is being made today? Politics should have no weight in such discus- sions; the adequate administration of the district alone should be taken imto account. Here was an opportunity for a young man te step to the front and make a reputation for himself in the history of our district. One of the most obvious utilities that could be secured was a telephone in the home of every permanent resident to put him in touch with the rest of the community. ; Mayor Dingwall, the chairman fol- lowed with a short address on "Bovine Tuberculosis," He thought there should be close co-operation between town and country to establish the dis- trict as a segregated area under the supervision of the government. Ideal conditions could be created to promote breeding of purebred stock here, and the very isolation of the district made it ideal for the purpose. Councillor Wilde was pleased to see aome sttempts made to create good- will and promote harmony in place of misunderstanding. He believed public ideas were broadening--getting away from the old attitude of jealousy and distrust. A gathering like this was one of the best ways to promote public spirit, and with the addition of repre- wonders, Jas. McFadyen professed that he was not given to public speaking, but was pleased to be present on this occasion. For thirty years he had watched Dry- den grow from a small village to its GEO. SADLER, V.S. All Kinds of Veteinary Work and: Animal Doctoring, Will be found at Wim Newton's (two miles north) or word left at H A Wilson's Livery barn. _ 2 present state. The growth had been slow but steady, without either "boom" or any set-hack. He hoped to see its progress continue along safe lines. Recent improvements had won some and co-ordinate ; relief in the heavy insurance rates; he thought efforts should continue to ob- tain still furher improvement in that direction, Coun. Bailey spoke strongly in favor of roads radiating from the town. He advocated organization of the town and district to promote roads. And the road to Sioux Lookout was first in import- ance. Could not these two towns and the country Letween unite to obtain this much-needed highway ? The inter- ests of all demanded it. It was a long way to Winnipeg, and the east is far away; let us have roads open to our neighbours while we are waiting for the Transcontinental to be built, Not far to the south we have the richest, most adventurous people on earh. Let us build a road to them. They want to come in by auto to enjoy themselves, see the country and go fishing. R. Wigle, chairman of the * Board discu ] H School ssed immigration, He sug- _ gested that we ask the government to "select locations for new settlers and devlop them in preparation for ceccu- pancy rather than advance loans, Give the settler a chance to start at home, without having to go off his farm to earn a living, Coun. Wood, chairman of the publi- city committee, thought we should be prepared for the expected influx of tourists before they arrive. See that camps and other accommodation is ready, so that visitors can enjoy the scenery and the fishing before rushing on to the next stopping place. Coun, M'Kay believes in co-operation in every direction, and would like to see the telephone reaching into every home in the country. M. S. Campbell criticized our educa- tional system. Pupils needed individual help which the teacher had no time to give them, due to the endless variety of (Continued on page 4) OBITUARY. E sentatives from the district could work! Dougald Kennedy Bereaved-- Dovgald Kennedy left on Sunday for dmonton, where his mother was re- 'ported in a eritical condition. Word er deat Thursday afternoon been received in Dryden, where the Misses Kennedy have their home. hon Another Old Resident Dies-- . Alexander Skene, one of the original ¢ Dryden ploneers of this district, passed (away at Sioux Lookout Thursday. The "remains will be brough to Dryden, and {Service will be held in United Church here cn Sunday afternoon at Two o'cl. in the afternoon, Interment wili he 'made in Dryden Cemetery. i nis Card of Thanks, ! Mr and Mrs Harry J. Gammon wish nk all those who extended kin' sympathy in their recent sad bereave- "ment of Mr and Mrs Harry Gammon, was seized with convulsions Sunday morn- ing last, and on medical advice was taken to the hospital. Despite every effort that could be made, little Harry passed away suddenly during the after- noon, AGENT WANTED FOR DRYDEN & DISTRICT. hold specialities. Write for fall par- ticulars. Consolidated Sales Book & Wax Paper Co., Ltd, Burlington St. Hamilton. : Baby Gammon, five months old son | Two fust.selling house- | Memoranda. Elsie McLeihan, elocutionist, of Winnipeg is to give an excellent Programme on Monday, next, Febuary 1st, at 8 pun, under the auspices of the Young People's Club. The programme will consist of a one-act play, character skeiches in dialect, literary numbers, a race, dramatic numbers, by Pauline Johnson, interspers.d with musical numbrs by our loca. talent. This will be a splendid program Do not miss it--Next MONDAY. Your Contributions-- The Health Committee of the W.T received a car of wood from Mr Cracken, Dyment, towards the buiig- ing fund of the hospital There is still considerable money te be raised to clear off the addition made to the hospital last fall. I+ has been sug- gested that if settlers at the various points along the line would get to- gether and ship a car of wood towards this cause, it would be an excellent way of clearing off the debt still remaining, The Pulp Mill will be willing to take any Jack Pine Pulpwood which might be contributed in this way, and hand over to the hospital the amount regularly paid for such.. Shower For Bride-- In December the Oxdrift W.I gave g Linen Shower at the residence of Miss Emma Latimer, in honour of Miss May Philbrook whose marriage to Ted An- derson was reported in a recent issue of the "Observer" Card of Thanks-- Mr and Mrs Philbrook wish te tharlk their many kind friends of Dryden, Oxdrift, Minnitaki and surrounding district for their kind assistance in helping them to get re-established in their new home, Birthday Party-- Mrs O..Peitsch entertained at a eard party Tuesday evening, on the occasion of her birthday, Many congratulations were showered upon the young hostess their sincerity being marked by many beautiful presents. The evening was spent in cards, games and dancing, a dainnty lunch being served about mid- night. Among those present were: -- Mr and Mis Nymark, Mr and Mrs Hawke, Mr an d Mrs Halderson, Mr and Mrs Asplund, Mmes Ericksen. Coombs, C. Wright, Wainwright, the 'Misses Ella, Annie and Ethel Ander- son, Freda and Gladys Nymark, Louise McGoegy, Ethel Davidson, and Philbrook; Messrs Olson, Ettie:, and Fknie, \ 0 Er. Red Cross Hospital, Dryden-- The Committee have to thank .- following for donations to the hospits' during the mcnth of December. Women's Insitute, Flowers, Mrs Mc- Menagle, Fruit; Mrs Bailey, Fruit; Mrs Parr, Beef; Mrs McPhail, ips; Mrs Maunsell, Magazines s Mrs. son. Bread & Fruit; Mrs Pinks Flowers. Oxdrift Sunday Sc "White Gifts," Money & Fruit. F. MADDER, Secy. frmm-- : WANTED--Wood splitting or any 'kind of work. Word can be left with ' H. Willard, Boot & Harness Store, Continent-w the games being broadcasted every Tuesday. play. All supplies needed Drug Store in a wide var would make a lovely prize Lovely Tally Cards, pencils, the Tune in and foll plete assortment of score pads for al "Court Whist." For Prizes we have a large assortment of dainty and inex- pensive articles, both in great number of others. J ide interest is being enthusiastically shown in by the Bicycle Card Company ow the game, play by are to be found on display at the iety. PLAYING CARDS, Plain Backs, at 4oc., 50c. and 7s5c. Fancy Back CARDS, in the Whist size, Souvenir of Canada CARDS, of beauty spots in the Dominion at $1.25. showing pictures of a number » priced at $1.73. This for a party. in red and white, and a com- 1 games, including "Red Gift" line and also 3