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is i vocation pr Mr H. B. McKINNON, will speak in Dryden within the next few days eid will probably be assisted by the Hem, Peter Heenan. "Ver wr eminem' io pi sre] DRYDEN, Ontario, November 19th, 1926 No. XXXV. i seats had been reserve Rev. E. G. Baxter lead with the 1 sver and responsive reading of the forty-sixth psalm. The singing of the combined choirs wags particularly fine and the members are to be congratulated for the splendid rendering of the patriotic hymn "Land! of Hope and Glory." "In Flanders Fields" solo beautifully sung by Mrs | Rivers was greatly appreciated by an audience, many of whom had vivid recollections of their loved ones who had made the supreme sacrifice. Rev. R. A. Smith made a point in his Memorial address of the word Re- member, urging his hearcrs to rememb- er God, and to make the world a bette place in which to live and prove taal their sacrifice was not in vain. Most impressive was the scene while 211 standing, Rev. H. A. Rivers read the Roll of Honour. The sounding of the "T,ast Post" by Mr K. S. LeBaron was followed by a two-minute silence that was again broken by Reveille-- Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth. Yea, saith tne spirit, that they may rest from theiv T.abors and their works do follow them. It is to be hoped that as time goes on this memorial demonstration will not fall into disuse but will be celebrai- | ed every year in order to k minds of the people th awful sacrifice which war de only on the part of tke canbe of the whole world in general g as there is 2 veteran H be 2 men 1 which was largely ducted by the Rev. Canon Loi ' OFT aot, On Thursday the Reid's Alleys will be open tc any lady to come and bowl free oi charge. Itis hoped that the ladies will turn out, as we are try- ing to get the strongest team to play against Ignace on the 27th. TENDERS FOR TAX COLLECTOR Tenders will be received by the undei- signed, up to and including Friday, November 26th, for a Tax Collector for 9.8. No. 2, Township of Zealand. Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. WwW. WHITE, Sec'y. Bedworth. Ont. Where are they, gp e oR going? IF YOUR HOME ES BURNED - Would youz insurance provide sinancial safety? Can you answer **Tes® fog your peo 57% a Better Sec i} E GIBSON, Agent, Dryden | To the Electors of the District | of Kenora. PUREST Liquor Legislation IF elected, I pledge myself that providing for the sale of beer in urge the submission of a Plebiscite to the people to say shether or not the proposed act should become law. I'lebiscite to be submitted simultaneously with the introduc- on of the Bill and to be voted on before if the Bill. If the present Government is not returned and I am clected, I will further pledge myself to introduce an Act pro- ding for dispensaries and sale :o same being affirmed by a P if Legislation is introduced the district of Kenora, 1 will The the third reading of beer in this district; subject lebiscite taken simultaneously with the introduction of the Bill and to be completed before the Act has recceived its third reading. Old Age Pensions To urge the establishment of old age pensions for the people of the Province of Ontario. Workmen's Compensation Act To advocate an improvement in the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act. Mothers' Allowances To urge an amendment of this Act so as to provide an allowance for all needy mothers with one or more dependent lthe Agricultural Society Jusual cloquent style traced the history from this territory connecting with the children. Minimum Wage Act . . To advocate the enforcement and proper administra tion of the Minimum Wage Act for women and girls. : Imrnigration and Colonization \ Roads To vigorously urge the following road policy =-- (a) Extension of colonizat (b) Immediate completion onal Highway. Construction of a nn border at Fort Franc air of © this constituency and in Northe the revenue derived by th country. To advocate a sane and progressive immigration policy including a bonus to settlers in which has been cleared and broken. conjunction with the Federal connecting Keep existing roads and highways in Construction of highway between Dryden and Sioux " It is further my purpose if slevtedio urge the assistance Government in the development of the natural resources district, and towards that end © HUGH B. McKINNON Northern Ontario for land roads. ion e Manitoba Highway and of been in the district. he contended that mainly an agricultural centre and that Banquet - ON Friday evening, November 12th, a Banquet was held in the Central Hotel, Dryden, under the auspices of the Dryden and District Agricultural Society. After the Dinner the Presi- dent, Mr J. H. Parr took the chair, and informed those present that the:object in holding ihe Bauquet was to afford an opportunity for discussion of ways and means cf improving the Fall Fair ia order that it might prove a benefit to the whole community. ' Mayor D. G. Dingwall opened the discussion by pointing out that there ceemed to be little enthusiasm on the part of the farmers themselves in putt- ing up a good show as evidenced by the lack of competition in the fair, especially as regards live stock and he propounded the questions: Could justify its existence and was the District any better for it. : Ex-mayor. Pitt followed, and in his of the Society during the period he has He said that he had attended an Agricultural Banquet some ten years ago at which there were about one hundred present, in-~ stead of a mrvere handful there that evening. In the course of his remarks Dryden was mot only about twenty percent of the town vevenue was derived from the farming community, the remainder being con- tributed by the mill, mines, rail trade ete. He also pointed ou ay Government--of the link between the National Highway. es and the Na a proper state the proper expenditure in rn Ontario of a fair proportion e Government from this new 5 create any great enthusiasm in the i ampaizn. Steady snow fall ade the roads impassible > the distances are too rer connections by the use of teams. Mr J. FP. Iarngey, Conservative can- te, was forced to give up his meet- at Pine Grove and Quibell and is no it extremely difficult to follow inder of his schedule. So far feKinnon, Farmer-Labor candid- managed to keep all his book- only after strenuous work on d of a shovel digging his con- cs out of the drifts. : rngey spoke in the Strand on é:day evening, to a fairly large audiece and was given a good hearing. He stressed the importance of good roads and pledged himself to make every effort to induce the Provincial Government to complete the road to Yous Linokout, construct a new road Fort Frances territory so that we would many thousands of tourists might avail i [B 4 { g thousands, or even hundreds of thous- ands of dollars with the merchants of this district. {fully into the liquor question, maintain- ing that Government Control as pro- hemgelves oft the wonderful oppor- unities offered in the way of .sport, ight-seeing, etc., thereby leaving many Mr Earngey also went nosed by Mr Ferguson is the only solution of the present unsatisfactory situation, that his opponents platform (Mr McKinnon) offers nothing in the way of liquor to the thirsty omnes anc it you want the country wet to make certain only Ferguson candidates are returned. : Mr Frank McManus, Kenora, spoke in behalf of Mr Farnggy. Mr McManus devoted most of his time to technicali- ties in respect to the Workmen's Com- pensation and Mothers' Allowance Acts. mn hore Dugden Bowlers Visit Ignace-- Last week-end a team of Dryden Bowlers visited Ignace where they suffered defeat at the hands of the Ignace team. Ignace will pay a re- turn visit on Saturday 27th, and a good have access to the U.S., also that the MGT il (A i YOU DO NOT PLAY. ask you to give us a trial. OE 'Barber £ In the Friedman THE PLACE WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME, EVEN IF PLEASANT EVENING HAVE YOU TRIED OUR NEW BARBER? Our Customers are more than satisfied with the work. We game is assuerd. Tee Building COME IN AND SPEND A We cater invite you make the TO THE COUNTRY especially to visiters from outside points and. to copae in and visit us. : Star Poolroom your meeting place. Shop in connection, but sepasate from the Billiard Hall. TRADE When in Dryden Barber LADIES AND Given Special Attention CHILDREN differing from the west most of the farms in the district were one mang concerns, where it was impossible for the farmer to take a couple of days off ty attend a Fair, without the farm suffering from his absence. He drew his hearers attention to the fact that {he Society had the land but owing to some prejudice among its members no sgreement could be yeached by which tion of suitable buildings thersom. No ccuneil could entertain the proposition af expending 2 large sum of money on land which iu a very short period would vecome the property. of someone else and unless the Society were prepared to co-operate in a faly minded and busi- ness manner they could mot expect sssitance from the town. If however, the Society were so inclined, he for one was wiiling fo give the help in his power he had ; He emphasised the buildings in 1 sports, as curling and urged that with proper co-operation of | "he groups represimbed at that meeting | that need ought to be supplied. Mr Pitt alse referred to 'the unpleasant feeling app lv existing betw: the town ana ct peal for more unify : On the commlusion of his remarks, President waigy and tock the opp of thanking those townspeople helped to support the Fall Fai that he had mel with neo xe his requests for special prize donation: in Dryden. Considerable discussion | followed, the speakers including Messrs J. Sherwood, A. Browning; J. Winter- bottom, D. W. Scott, Dr P. H. B. orl an eed alg Lol CARS I. Hamilton and others. Mayor D wall raised the point as to the suita ty of the Fair Grounds for the hold'ng Pitt proposing the following motion: 12th 1926, of representatives of Dry- den Agricultural Society, Dryden Athletic Association, Town Council, Citizens of Dryden and Farmers of the District it was unanimously agreed that the Town Council of Dryden be asked to consider the advisability of selecting the most suitable site, (with | the future development of the Town | in view) for the erection of buildings adequate for a Curling and Skating Rink, Grand Stand and Agricultural Tair accommodation, and that after Froper consideration of the site and preparation of plans, a by-iaw be sub- mitted to the people of Dryden for approval and that the Dryden Agri- feultural Socidty call a general meeting for the purpose of co-operating in the 'arospect." Tn seconding the motion, Mr Jas. hearted support and expressed his ap- vreciation of Mr Pitt's good feeling in {he matter, although he could not agree with his contention that only be cleared and the district more thoroughly settled and farming would be the chief industry. : °o Something Wrong WALDHOF--Monday evening, J. P. Earngev, Liberal-Conservative Candid- ate for this provincial election, assist- el by H. in the Community Hall. snowstorm there was only a small, but interested audience. briefly outlined the program and spoke because public nen will be members of EH Loves to Laugh The patrons of Dryden are going fo see a few pictures with more than a 4.4 kick next week. Take Reginald Denny in "Skinners Dress Suit," it's a scream from start to finish and the bird that can sit through this show and mot laugh and enjoy it should vote "dry." Those who like to know the latest dances will have the chance of picking up the "Savannah Shuffle." The very latest. Some people think the Charle- ston a wiggle; but, wait until you see this new baby. If it don't snow too much we expect to have M. R. Wager, violinist, appear at the Strand, Tuesday -- pn Hansen, Kenora, spoke Owing to the The speakers quite a while on the liquor question. It looks as il civilization is done for, Parliament, following the tendency of public opinion. attention to the development of this districct bul concentrate, perhaps please the audience and catch votes, their whole force at the booze question. No doubt this is a very serious condi- tion and shows very clearly that there EAGLE River~--An excellent program Wednesday and Thursday next week. Mr Wager intends teaching violin les- sons. Parents who would like to start their children will have a chance to meet him. - I would personally lik= to cee this young man get a class going as I don't want to have to send to 'he city for musicians if we can make them Do not very few pay to is something wrong with our thinking |in Dryden. Let's try to turn out more machinery. musicians and less pick end shovel Sh artists. Concert was held in the Eagle River Schoolhouse, on Saturday, November 6th, in aid of the funds of the School Board when the sum of $33.00 was realized. through untiring efforts has certainly raised a splendid juvenille band, and their different selections were loudly applanded. which were sung in the sweet manner {hat she usually sings. we ave losing this young lady, as she is taking up a Nursing career at Port her, we wish her every success. Hans Kellberg and Oscar Perduss very Lindly filled in a gap in the band, the counell would undertake the erec-|«¢ disposed. to help out members of My Cross' Senior Band. Wood, M. §. Campbell, C. J. Wright, | IQUIBELL---A of winter sports, and this led to Mr % "That at a joint meeting held in the > 2 Central Hotel, Dryden on November Sherwood said that it had his whole | land Mr Oliver Elleswerth Skeene, of Sioux Lookout. The bride was becomingly dressed in jvory silk georgette crepe, triimmed with ivory velvet and pearls, with hose and slippers te match. She word a bridal veil with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses, lily- of-the-valley, heather and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Dorothy, sister of the bride. was attired in orchid silk crepe-de-chine, with hese and slippers to match, and wore a large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of orchid chyrsanthemums' and maidenhair fern. The Groomsman being Mr Kenneth Baker, of Quibell. i As the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the prettily decorat- ed church, the wedding march was played by Miss Lottie Drope, of the Red Cross Outpost, at Quibell. The ceremony was very. impressive. Dur- ing the singing of the register, the tride's youngest sister, Jennie, sank that beautiful sole "Oh Perfecct Love." She was charmingly dressed in canary silk crepe de chine, and wore a black hat. } Ro After the ceremony a reception wis lLield at the home of the parents of the bride, and a dainty lunch was served to a large number of guests, After which they viewed with much pleasure' the many very valuable presenis, numbering about 150. Amongst the guests were the following ---Rev. and Mr Joseph Cross, the leader, Some of the pupils of s Kathleen Riley also gave some ations, songs and solos, which were ved in the fine manney that always -nything taught by that lady. iss Deisy Wear our assistant Post- also gave a couple of songs nis Unfortunately svthur and although we hate to lose Mr caused by a couple of boys being in- Waldhof is always willing They are prominent 'H SOHOOL REPORT ezlandfi, for Ociober lice Wilkinson, Patricia Ihite, I.ilah Clausen, Alfred Milanese. Jr. IV Tlorence Zentil, John Taylor Harold Rutier, Guido Zentil, Margaret Trist. wa Davidson, Clause Evans, Jessie Monty, 2 Hoffstrom, Lilian | Mrs Tindle, Mr and Mrs Willard Camp- Garde Rutter, Richard bell, of Jones; Mr and Mrs Dunn, also Tvans, Bruno Zentil [of Jones; Mrs C. McDougall, of Me- the Tntosh; Mrs J. Crerar, Oxdrift; sister of the Bridegroom with husband and son, of Oxdrift present and Mrs Harvey Skene, sister in-law of the bridegroom; Mr R. E. Wright, resident of Sioux Lookout. Amongst the lecal guests were: the «01d Time Friends"; Mr and Mrs T. H. Crowley and family; Mr and Mrs KE. Verellen and family; Mr and Mrs C. 1 Williams. During the evening a ver: enjoyable dance was held, after whic. lunch was served, bringing to a clewe 2 day olng to be remembered Ou the following morning the happy sou~'c left for Winnipeg. The bride's tr» 1- ing attire was a navy tricofine ( ss, trimmed with blonde, with hose and shoes to match, her coat with caps effect was blue and grey with hat te match. Upon their return, Mr and Mrs Oliver Skeene will make their new Futter, Rodd Jarr, Jas 7illie MacMillan, Fred Bes- eld, Livia Zentil, Gladdys ns, ry Evans, Charles Peteh. mer --Ada Mascette, Albert Mil- Walter Besseld, Arthur Mac- 1, Herbert Moran. Numbebt on 101] commie Tan a Average attendance -- eee M. McARTHUR, Teacher. =~ 5 8 [vo] PRETTY WEDDING y pretty wedding on Monday at eleven o'clock. ¢ C h, when the Rev. = 334 an San Reddits, united i very AMAT ERP ES SRE Rene nS eese-miinim a (SD CSE (1 GE) A () A) i TD GD The Warwick Gift Worth VVhile. WI believe that the suggestions for Chiistmas Gifts as displayed in our store will save you time, and enable you to select Gifts that will increase vour joy in purchasing as well as giving. You will enjoy looking at the array of articles that has heen gathered from the four quarters of the earth for your approval. ; Each gift on display, will be spplied in » handsome gift box, and thee is also a suitable jingle card for each particular gift. ~ 111. Bnd a = y » py You will find us eager to show you the many unusual pieces for the person who "has everything," and a cordial weleccme always awaits you, elewue" vou purchase or not. LO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY ! twenty per ceni of the town vevenuo vas derived from #he Agricultural commuicy, and he enlarged on the TZ suture prospects when the bush vid PHARMAGH