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Did you or did you not? _ further explanation of this sup- ST Sh YASIR TA 8 LS Tee re COVERING THE TERRITORY BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM AND KENORA. fron ; in mcm. pn a RH So ART Se oy Le f THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE » wiv OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT VOL. X. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 14th, 1932. ie TE IESE SH THE COLUMNIST The question of the week is: The reme question is: Were you out shooting on Thanksgiving Day? : Ed * * : Monday, October 10th, was a beautiful day, with not too much frost on the pumpkin, and no wind to talk about. The part- ridge had hailed the jocund morn, and each game cock had joined in its matutinal paean of praise to its Maker, when bang, bang, and the early, erstwhile toiling worm, got the bird. It was Thanksgiving for Can- ada amd gloom for the perdu perdrix. It was the first open season for several years. Many partridge got it in the neck, so did many shooters. A most just and equitable balance. Personally, I had not given the partridge much thought. I had gone without tobacco and hooch, for three weeks, in order that the family might have a turkey, and we had invited 'the preacher, with his wife and fam- ily for six o'clock dinner, there- fore, I had decided to take: the day easily. : I lit the fire, boiled the por- ridge, peeled the potatoes, and bathed the cat, or was it the canary? I forgot! Then I gaun- tered down town for the mail, to see which creditor was most im- portunate, or unfortunate, and breathed mountains of sighs of relief that the bank was closed, and the draft clerk off duty. then let them go. : I noticed the absence of friends upon the street; the town was deserted. i Suddenly from out of mowhere a very dear associate of mine, clamoured in, and being in, ask- ed me, why I was not shooting? Why worry you, with the details Of our conversation. Briefly we dined, we drove, we shot. But as we went along, wo sensed disaster. Cars drooping, dumpy, crestfallen, with their exhaust between their legs. Was the Redeemer Mine on fire, or was it. Richan? Were the farm- ers emulating those around Kan- sas City? Was something being picketed? Had an arsenal heen seized? Surely, this was it, be- cause we heard something about guns. I saw a famous picture once, it was, Napoleon's Retreat Fron Moscow. I was reminded of it. Cannon and guns thrown "away. Unable to further endure such misery, we turned onto a side road, where the shooters had not troubled, and the partridge were at rest. : It would have been sheer mur- der to have shot. My driving companion, a man of tender heart, outran and captured nine- teen birds. We tied them all with string. and admonished them for their tameness, and Tt is a moot question. Could we have kept them? We had not shot them. I must ask our Game Warden about this. TI must also ask this gentleman, about his conscious or unconscious reflection about myself. Our car was stopped twice, for game and gun check. My gun was of course, found empty of shells. TI writhe yet, when T think of the insult, IT who had shot as man and boy for nearly forty years, and 1 was astoun 'ed during the most friend. ly visit, to find that some of vou had loaded guns in your cars. It is the first principle of sportmanship, to keep your shells in bag or pocket, and load your gun on , reaching terra firma. But the worst indignity was, vet to come. My tender-hearted driver, had secured his quota in the morning, hence he drove, I shot. Looking at my gray hairs, my senile appearance, the Ward- en had hig doubts. He was aware of my feebleness, he felt that the recoil of the gun would knock me over. He was certain that the noise of my shot could not be from me. Perhaps I dote, perchance I dream of the past, but I will shoot the gentleman at a pigeon match, at five cents a bird, I would not care to win any more, and have enough to buy beef: steak and french fried for dinn- er.' Anyhow, most of you bow DRYDEN BOY INJUR- ED IN WINNIPEG BUS ACCIDENT Monday morning's Free Press from Winnipeg reported an acci- dent which occurred between Russell and Winnipeg late I'ri- day evening, when the Neepawa motor bus carrying ten passen- gers turned over on highway No. 4 when it skidded on loose gravel. The only passenger in- jured was Allard McGogy of Dryden who suffered a broken collar bone and abrasions. After receiving medical attention, the injured young man was able to continue his journey. i Allard McGogy is the son. of] Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McGogy of Wainwright Township. MRS. W. J. ROBINSON PASSES After being in failing health for the past year, Mrs. W. J. Robinson, formerly of Dryden, died at the home of her daugh- ter, 1260 Selkirk Ave., Winnipeg: on Friday, October Tth. Born in Pickering, Ont, in! 1871, with her husband and family the late Mrs. Robinson came to Dryden thirty-three years ago and lived here until eight years ago, when they weint into business in Winnipeg and took up residence there. Mrs. Robinson was of a kind and loving nature, a true mother and a faithful friend and her 'death is mourned by everyone. She is survived by five daugh-! ters and two sons, also four sis-! ters and two brothers. Twenty- three grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.! The funeral service was held from Dryden United Church Monday, burial taking place at Dryden cemetery. ANNUAL TEACHER'S CONVENTION AT KEEWATIN On October the sixth and gev- enth, the twenty-third annual convention of the Kenora Teach: er's Institute was held at Kee- watin, the president, Miss Jean Lennox, presiding. The sessions were opened Thursday morning with devotion- al exercises conducted by Rev. A. 'W. Churchill, Mayor J. Allan and Mr. T. Powell, chairman of the Board of Education, extend- ed a hearty welcome to the visit- ing teachers. ; Community singing, led by Mr. McKinney, of Dryden, was thén enjoyed, and the minutes and financial statement were read by the secretary, Miss O. Lawson. Mr. Shannon then appointed the nomination and resolution committees, and Mr. Keenan ap- pointed the auditors for the comi- ing year. The president then addressed the convention briefly, express- ing her pleasure in presiding over the convention, and asked for the cooperation of everyone. She felt that if those present at- tained only a broader view or outlook, and learned to study the child, gaining for themselves valuable experience, that the convention would be a success. The president's address proved to be exceptionally well planned and enthusiastic, and her able direction was responsible in a large measure for the success of the different sessions. : Miss FE. N. Maunders., B.A. of Keewatin, then spoke on "Cur- rent Events in School,"" which wag dealt with in a capable manner, suggesting methods | which might be used in various forms. A lively discussion fol- lowed which proved to be of great value. The convention then adjourned for federation meetings and lunch. In the afternoon Mr. S. Shan- non, B.A. Inspector, demonstrat- (Continued on Page 4) Householders are warned to remove clothes from outdoor lines at night, since there are so many transients around town and some garments have already been stolen from clothes lines. now, that a loaded gun is taboo in a car, and five birds a day is | 17th, at 8 p.m. your limit. Too, too bad that! you did not know before. ANNOUNCEMENTS The C.W.L. will hold a Whist Drive on Friday, October 2lst in the Parish Hall. Admission 35¢. Prizes and surprises. * % There will be a Turkey Shoot in a field near to the station at Eagle River on Saturday, Octo- ber 22nd, at 3 p.m. in aid of the Men's Club. * * 5 There will be a Chicken Sup- per and Dance in the Amesdale school on Friday evening, Octo- ber 21st. Good music. Admission adults 50¢, children 25¢. HEvery- body welcome. * % & A "Conundrum' Tea and Sale of Work and Hemecooking will be held at the Thursday, November 3rd hy the Junior Ladies' Aid of the United Church. Tea will be served be- tween the hours of 3 and 6 o'c. » %* * The annual meeting of the local Guide and Scout Associa- tion will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, October The annual fee of b0c will be payable at this meeting. New members welcome, : Fe * % The Children's Hallowe' 'en Party, under the management of the First and Second Girl Guide Companies, will be held in the | Pulp Mill Hall on Monday, Oe- tober 3lst, at 7.30 p.m. child is welcome. Come in cos- tume, There will be prizes for comic and Hallowe'en costumes and best costume = other than those. Childroen will be divided into three classes - for prizes, those under: seven years, seven to eleven, and over eleven. Re- freshments -- Games -- Admis- sion 15e. Every ®# « © Don't forget the date--Wed nesday, October 19th, in the Pulp Mill Hall, at 8 p.m. prompt, to hear a ELSIE McLUHAN The celebrated humorous and dramatic reader and impersonat- er. The programme will consist of Two Humorous 1-Act Plays, Character Sketches, Musical Monologues and Humorous and Dramatic Stories. ; ~ Come along and get a good laugh and bring the children Admiggion--Adults 2be, Children 15¢. Under the auspices of the L.A. to the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L. : Hallowe'en Masquerade Plans are underway to make the Hallowe'en Masquerade, un-|- der the auspices of Silver Star Chapter an outstanding success.| There will be prizes for the!. best Ladies' Comie, Gent's Com- ic, Ladies' Homemade, Gent': Homemade, Best National Cos tume, either man or woman, bes' Characteristic, man or woman. There will also be a door prize and two dance prizes. Russell's Orchestra will supply the music and lunch will be served. The admission price will be 50c¢ for ladies and 75¢ for gents and the proceeds are in aid of Dryden Red Cross Hospital. Don't for get the date, Friday, October 28th, and judging commences a' 10.30. W. I. NOTICE SHOWER FOR HOSPITAL The regular monthly busines: meeting of the Women's Institute will be held next Friday, Octo ber 21st, instead of the 28th inst., in the Town Hall at 3 p.n. when a Miscellaneous Shower including vegetables, fruits anc preserves for the Red Cross Hospital will be held. This ir an annual affair under the aus pices of the Home Economics Committee of the W.I., and the ask all who can to kindly co tribute to make this a successful shower. gratefully accepted by the In stitute at the Hall on Friday, th: 21st, or at the Hospital. The district branches are ask- ed to cooperate and to all mem- bers a hearty welcome is ex- tended. - nes Mrs. MecCoombes, district presi- dent, will also address the nieet- ing. ow rer Cem To. Manse 'on' Any donations will be! JOINT INSTALLATN OF OFFICERS FOR ODDFELLOWS AND REBEKAHS On Monday night, October 10, the seating accommodation at the Town Hall was taxed to its capacity, when the Oddfellows rand Rebekahs turned out in | good" numberg for the joint in- | stallation of officers for Dryden | Lodge, No. 417, : Bagster Lily Rebekah Lodge, No. 1153. | DD.GM. Bro. W. J. Hall of | Keewatin assisted hy P.G. Bro. A. G. Holmes of Keewatin and | several local past grands install ed the officers of the Oddfellows, | while the D.D. Pres. Sister Coll- sey of Keewatin assisetd Sister Pearson, also of Keewatin, with several local past grands of the Rebekahs, duly installed the officers of Easter Lily Re- Lodge for the coming year. After the installation, the D.D. Pres. Sister Collsey spoke a few words after which she read a message from the Presidient of the Rebekah 'Assembly, urging the members to use their utmost endeavours to make the coming term one long to be remembered. The D.D.G.M. then gave a short speech complimenting the two lodges on the remarkable turnout and thanking the various officers who assisted at the in- stallation. He also stressed the need for members to be up and doing so that we could hold our own during these difficult times, and said there was. abundant opportunities for applying the 'principles of Oddfellowship both 'among our own members and outside the order as well. P.G. Bro. Holmes of Keewatin, who is well-known to many of the Dryden brothers, also spoke a few words, At this time a very pleasant ceremony was per- formed when the D.D.G.M. pre- sented P.G. Bro. Jack of Minne haha Lodge, Winnipeg, with a 25 years veteran's jewel on be- half of his lodge. P.G. Bro. Jack is now a resident of Dry- den, go the Winnipeg lodge had requested us to make this pres- _ entation as a mark of their e teem for Bro. Jack's valued and active services. P.G. Bro. Jack suitably responded, after which jewels were presented to the re- tiring Noble Grands, Sister Wil- lard and Brother Turnbull. The ladies then got busy and served out a delightful lunch and thus brought to a close one of tt most successful installations the history of the lodges. Following is a list of the offi- cers for the coming year: Oddfellows J P.G. Bro. J. Turnbull; N.G. Bro. A. Buchanan; V.G. Bro. F. (Continued on Page 4) Card of Thanks The family of the late Mrs. E. H. Johnson of Oxdrift wish to thank everyone for the kindmess and sympathy shown them dur- ing their recent sad Dbereave- ment. in Card of Thanks The brothers and sisters of the late Mrs. W. J. Rohinson wish to thank everyone for the kind- ness and sympathy shown them during their recent bereavement. Card of Thanks The sons and daughters of the late Mrs. W. J. Robinson wish to express their appreciation for the kindness. and sympathy ex- tended to them during their re- cent sad bereavement. EN Our New Drug Store With a complete line of Drugs. Medicines, = Magazines, Toilet Goods. Ete, Bte. is ready to serve you. REXALL PRODUCTS We invite you to come in and look over our stock. ERICKSEN'S DRUG STORE McFadyen Block 1} Phone 89 LOOF., and] WOODSWORTH MAKES PLEA FOR TRANSIENTS OTTAWA, Oct. 11th.--A plea {that unemployed transients be 'permitted to "ride the rods" of Canada's transcontinental freight 'trains, voiced in the House of Commons this afternoon by J. 1S. Woodsworth, (Labor, Winni- peg North Centre). Hon. Peter Heenan, -(Lib., Kenora - Rainy I River), also had a problem | which he laid against the Gov- | ernment's recent ban on "side- { door pullman accommodation" for travellers without railway fare. The edict banning rod-riding left hundreds of unemployed abandoned in Western cities, Mr. Woodsworth declared. They were now congregated in West- ern cities, constituting an addi- tional burden upon the muniei- palities. Mr. Heenan read a telegram from the Mayor of Sioux Look- out, who complained the jail was crowded with men arrested for stealing rides on freight traing. This influx of prisoners 'was proving a drain on the town's resources, and Mr. Hee- nan asked the Minister of Labor what the Government was going to do about it. MRS. E. H. JOHNSON OF OXDRIFT, DIES Mrs. E. H. Johnson of Oxdrift passed away in .the local Red Cross Hospital Monday, October 3rd. Although she had only been confined to the hospital for a couple of days, the late Mrs. Johnson had been in ill health for several years. Born in Sweden, the late Mrs. Johnson was fifty-seven years of age, twenty of which have been spent in thig district, in Eton Township. Her death is mourned by a wide circle of friends and be- sides the bereaved husband, there survives one daughter, Mrs. LE. Tundin of Oxdrift and two borthers, John and Charles Matt- son of Oxdrift. KE. Mattson of Oxdrift is a nephew. The sym- pathy of the whole community is extended to these bereaved relatives. The funeral service, which was held in Oxdrift United Church, was conducted by the Rev. J. W. Howes of Dryden United Church. Interment took place at Oxduift cemetery. "iE on my "Hon. Wesley Gordon, Minister of Lahor, replied in similar cases the Provinces concerned = had taken care of the situation and of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Government he assistance. For Those in Need With the winter rapidly ap- proaching, any gifts of clothing, boots or shoes will be gladly received by Mrs. D. Hutchison for distribution to the needy. he was convinced if the Mayor, appealed te would be given the necessary. bu cart off) neglect ur J. E. GIBSON, Agent STRAND WARREN WILLIAMS ADDED--Footlights THEA ow mG "THE MOUTHPIECE" A thrilling drama that all will enjoy. TRE AND SYDNEY FOX in dnd Cartoon Comedy: - With Adolf Menjou, Pat Next Week-- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday "FRONT PAGE" Brian and George Stone. ; ADDED--One More Chance. Educational--Cross O'Brian, Mae Clarke ,. Mary TOM Thursday, Friday and Saturday "RIDERS OF DEATH VALLEY" ADDED-- 'Pekin into Pekin" : Roads MIX in "The Miracle Man" COMING Oct. 31st, Nov. lst and 2nd "The Star Witness" "MOVIE CRAZY" Tashless preparalion <& «Extract-} 2! Eon N J THE NAME WAMPOLE STANDS FOR QUALITY -- PURITY -- EFFICIENCY Dryden Phar Prescription Specialists (TTI S- macy.