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THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT COVERING THE TERRITORY BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM AND KENORA. VOL. XI DRYDEN, ONTARIO, JUNE 9th, 1923. @® THE COLUMNIST Of course it all depends upon the point of view, because if vou are of the skinny type, you would not have Mahatma If on the other hand, you are like some friends of mine, emulate I do love in oily that It gives one the a Scotchman does paid much Gandhi's fast. attention to you would be tempted to Mr. Gandhi. In passing, to hear a Hindoo roll out tones, something that mahhotmah gahndy. same thrill as with his R's. 'Well, this Asiatic prophet, leader, sounds fakir, revolutionary, whatever you like to call him, went Not the and I have seen or heard of, but somewhat on being a revolt known men do this when business was bad, or when their wife's bossiness became I remember a chap that for one whole year drove a perfect water wagon, and for fif§y-two weeks. his wife and seven kids dragged him bust he did, and for three weeks, not a cheep nor a churk, from mamma and the on a bust for three weeks. kind of bust that you he same principle, against conditions. I have unbearable. across the lot, but, bingo, babies. But this is not the kind Mahatma took, in his resentment against caste, or in his attempt to rescue the untouchables from their degradation. For three weeks, went without food, merely touching a little water from time to time, and He lost and didn't have a came out of it with a smile. a pound a day, hundred of them to start with. had no desire to die, and no telegram has reached me of his death. Whether his near starvation will remains to and This accomplish his purposes, be seen; I have great doubts, anyhow, that is not my text. is: He lost a pound a day. Now that would not be much for me to lose, but with twice the com- I might every mencing weight of Gandhi, lop: off thirty-two twenty-four hours. under the avoirdupois, the troy system. Semi. stout men like myself, generally unselfish, ounces, rather I discern the double chin so often referred to, when standing before the I hold my head up there are signs of folds, but who wants to looking glass. high. Of course, when I sag, look sloppily at. a mirror. saint, I think I come than in fact, we are always doing things to please others. Personally, I do not feel fat, nor can And so, to keep peace inthe family, I assume the martyr roll of the fat man. I do this, largely to divert attention from my wife, who con- sidering everything is a good deal stouter than I am, but there, there - - this was a slip. I have to live up to the reputation, that no one loves a fat man. I have to be unpleasant purposely to give my critics justification. I dare not dance nor skate, nor split. wood, because everyone says, that I do not take enough exercise. It I played golf, they would all be disappointed, because that might be doing something to reduce me. I dare not take my friends' home- made beer, because that, would not be good for me. Everyone else in the family, laps up the cream, because it is suicide for me to look at it. Someday, I am going to leave the whole caboodle in the lurch, and walk to Vancouver, and there hire myself out as a totem pole. I could be thin if they would let me. I am naturally thin; I was born small and thin, but having once got, well, a certain portliness, I have become a target for the rest to shoot at, and without me, life would be monoton- ous, and humdrum; and so there is a subtle conspiracy. to make me think that I am fat. If. Mahatma Gandhi, can lose a pound a day, so can I. At the same time, I do not like the idea of three weeks fasting. But I can do it nevertheless, and as I write, the word, "nevertheless," the canary from his cage beside me sings, "When?" The lovely tulips and daffodils that have been on display at Wright's Store . lately were grown on Mr. Wright's farm at Barclay and are Qn a credit to the grower. hey compare most favorably with the blooms that are imported, in fact the coloring is much richer. Announcements LS lint LE Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per week, with a minimum charge ct zc. When accompanied by oraér tor posters, coming evenis are printed free of charge' Dryden L.O.L. Old Time Dance in Pulp Mill Hall June 22. Good music refreshments--prizes. : P Ed %* * The St. Luke's W. A. will hold a Strawberry Tea and Apron Sale on Friday, July 14, in the Parish Hall. 7C BH The Jr. Ladies' Aid of the United Church will hold a Bake Sale in the Dingwall Garage on Sat., June 10.'5C + 2 = St. Luke's Guild will hold a Silver Tea at the home of Mrs. P. H. B. Wood on Wednesday, June 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. 4C SOFTBALL NEXT WEEK'S GAMES Ladies Friday, June 9th, 6.15 p.m.--D.C.S. vs Ramblers. 715 p.m.--D.C.S. vs Riversides. ; Monday, June 12th, 6.15 p.m.--Skeet- ers vs Ramblers. vs Rangers. 7.15 p.m.--Red Sox SOFTBALL LEAGE STANDING LADIES Team Games Won Lost Tied Points Rangers 3 3 0 0 6 Skeeters 4 3 1 0 6 >| Red Sox 5 3 2 0 6 Ramblers 4 J) 2 0 4 D.C.8. 4 1 3 0 2 Riversides 4 0 4 0 0 MEN Team Games Won Lost Tied Points Hawks 4 4 0 0 8 Shamrocks 4 2 1 1 5 Van Horne 3 2 0 1 5 D.C.S. 5 2 3 0 4 Sandies 4 1 3 0 2 Rice Lake. 4 0 4 0 0 SOFTBALL AT CAMP 1-B-5 Gus Johnson's "Sand Flies," of Camp 1-B-4, Raleigh, jubilantly re- turned homeward Sunday with a 17 to 10 victory over Charlie Lunds "Mud Hens," of Camp 1-B-5. The game was fast and very clean- ly contested from start to finish with E. Deault pitching superb ball for the victors. Only poor support pre- vented Bob Openshaw, on the mound for the losers, from obtaining the verdict. It has been noticed that Jay Jordan, timekeeper at 1-B-5, has had to vacate and take up residence at 1-B-4, until all bets are collected and fiery tempers are once more restored to their peaceful channels. "Three-fingered" Rowbottom had just returned from Winnipeg and was not his usual sparkling self. He expressed, under questioning, his desire to join the R.C.M.P., thus get- ting himself a horse for the next three home runs. Fred Bayer, in Centre Field for the losers, by his brilliant fielding, rob- bed the winners of several circuit clouts. The Teams. 1-B-4--XKinney 3B; Coleman RF; Brankley CF; Troy C; Atkinson 1B: Willoughby LF; Davey SS; Deault P; Quirk 2B; Subs.--J. Irven and E Irven. 1-B-5--Rheault C; Linklater IB; Bodnarchuk 2B; Row- bottom 8B; Jordon SS; Bayer CF; Wyntone LF; Marcinek RF; Subs.-- Martel and Xvasnicka. Umpires -- Lund at Zandt at bases. plate; Van a "we from stomach agonies. PRESCRIPTIONS CIGARETTES § J : Harris Drug Store © THE REXALL STORE Phone 69 FILMS OTIS (SD ES SE SL} SE RE OSS (3 1 AREA) GEO) (-AY- () A-ROD) ER O- -- ()--() -GR- ) Ery ASAIN ASES ASSIS IIS IIIS AISA NPSL ASSASINS SSSI NEW STOMACH TREATMENT GETS QUICK RESULTS It takes only about 3 minutes for Bisma-Rex, the new, delicious-tasting antacid powder, to bring you relief ! And its relief is lasting too! S Thousands are finding a new freedom from the slavery of indigestion and other stomach troubles. Drug Store, your Rexall Drug Store, has Bisma-Rex. (et a Jar from them today! ; © 4 oz. jar T6c--16 oz. jar $1.50. Harris's DEVELOPING TOILET GOODS ; | ~ | ~ i game. For the winners, everyone gave 2 sterling performance with '"Blue-| Nose" Atkinson outstanding with Openshaw Pj | Ce J ] Wednesday, June 14th, 6.15 p.m.-- Ramblers vs Red Sox. 7.15 p.m. -- Riversides vs Skeeters. Mens Tuesday, June 18th, 6.15 p.m.-- Sandies vs Shamrocks. 7.15 p.m.--" Hawks vs Rice Lake. Thursday, June 15th, 6.15 p.m.-- Shamrocks vs Van Horne. 7.15 p.m.-- Hawks vs Sandies. 6.30 p.m. --At| Rice Lake, D.C.S. vs Rice Lake. 'country districts. issuing of trapper's licences, | Chamber, 'full quota of members present and 'Mayor J. .S. Wilson presiding. These requested waterworks | North Horne street, DEATH OF DAVID DURAN After an illness of only two weeks. David Glines Duran, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Duran, of Minnitaki. passed away at the local Red Cross Hospital Monday afternoon. The young man, who was just twenty years of age, was well known in Dryden, having resided here with Mr. and Mrs. Bob: Douglas for nearly two years when he was: employed with Durance Bros. & Co. He at- tended Pine Grove School, and be- cause of his bright and happy dis- position, was a general favorite with the younger crowd. The Duran family is well known in the Minnitaki district, having lived there twelve years, coming to the district from Saskatchewan, and besides the bereaved parents, two sisters survive, Mrs. J. Drummond, Minnitaki, and Mrs. Robt. Douglas, Dryden; to these bereaved relatives the heartfelt sympathy of everyone is extended. The funeral service, , held from Oxdrift United Church, was very largely attended and was conducted by Mr. A. Kewley, student-in-charge. There were many beautiful floral tributes and burial took place at Oxdrift Cemetery. BOARD OF TRADE MEETS The quarterly meeting of the Dry- den District Board of Trade was held in the Town Hall, Dryden, on Wednesday, June Tth, with a fair attendance, particularly from the A petition protest- 'ing against the new Game Sanctuary West of Eagle Lake, signed by 135 residents and settlers was presented to the Board. The situation was fully discussed and the matter will be finally dealt with at a special meeting of the executive to be held at an early date. There was also a discussion re reduced fishing license fees, and Commercial fishing on the Lower Manitou. The Board will endeavour to have the Rev. Dr. John Mackay address a meeting of the Board when he visits Dryden later in the year. Dr. 'Mackay is a man of outstanding ability and every citizen should make 'a point of hearing him. The variety of subjects dealt with prove conclusively that this organi- zation is looking after the interests of the district as a whole. COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL RECEIVES REQUESTS FOR WATERWORKS EXTENSIONS Two deputations were present at the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council, held in' the Council Tuesday evening, with a extension in Dryden and: on South Van and the extension of electric light system to parts South | West of the Town. Both the requests were referred to the committees in charge of these utilities. Accounts to the amount of $11,596.- 26 were passed for payment on the motion of Councillors' Morison and Wright as well as the account of Union SiS. No. 1 for $38.83, expenses of Public Health Nurse in the school, passed on the motion of Councillors Willard and Morison. Other motions were: Morison- Bridgewater--That the account of the Red Cross Hospital utilities for months, amounting to $637.27, be rebated---carried; Strutt-Ernewein-- That the Gordon field be rented tc F. Koshan for $25.00 for the season-- carried; Willard-Bridgewater-- That a livery license be granted to A. R. McDonald of Quibell--carried. The meeting then adjourned. "CYCLONE SALLY" If you were not among the crowd at the Pulp Mill Hall last Friday pight, you missed the finest play of the season. The Oxdrift Players ex- celled themselves in presenting their comedy "Cyclone Sally." The night was warm and one lin- gered in the fresh air until the last possible moment, but once .the play started, not one dull moment or one drab scene presented itself--if ever the young players rose to the occa- sion they did this time. Comparisons are odious, and selec- tions invidious, every player was eminently fitted for his or her part and everyone worked together splen- didly forming the best caste Oxdrift has yet chosen. If "Cyclone Sally" is again present- ed in Wabigoon, Dyment, or any other place accessible by car, it will be well worth your while to burn gas to go. You will see a thrilling, humorous, and excellently played comedy. The intervals between the acts were filled in by items from the United Chureh Male Quartette sing- ing "Grandfather's Clock," and Mr. A. Kewley, the United Church Student. reciting "Casey at the Bat) Hverybody received his money's sworth--and went home echiuickling with glee. The Oxdrift Players and their friends tere entertained after- wards in the United Church Base- ment by the Junior Ladies' Aid. Tt was a happy night for everybody and the efforts were financially and \adiis gther wag eminently successtul. KENORA DISTRICT W. I. ANNUAL - MEETING SPLENDID ATTENDANCE AT THE DISTRICT MEETING, HELD AT EAGLE RIVER. The annual meeting of the Women's Institute, Kenora District, was held al Eagle River, opening at 2 pm. Tuesday with Mrs. McCoombs, Dis. President in the chair. : The spacious hall was packed with delegates and visitors who were wel- comed by Mrs. Solberg, President of the Eagle River W. 1. Mrs. Mec- Lelland, of Ignace, replied. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the District Secretary, Mrs. D. BE. McRae, and the financial statement showed a very healthy condition. Branch reports were given by the! various representatives and convenors | of the committees as follows: Health, Mrs. McPherson, Dryden; Agriculture, Mrs. E. IL. Carter, Kenora; Home Economics, Mrs. Pateman, Oxdrift; Education, Mrs. Carmichael, Kenora; Legislature, Mrs. Hellem, Dryden; Immigration, Mrs. Cox, Kenora; Relief, Mrs. Morris, Dryden; Canadian Industries, Mrs. Durfey, Osagquan. Community singing and a delightful solo by Mrs. O. H. Pronger completed the afternoon session. The supper which followed was certainly a credit to the Eagle River W. I. The menu left nothing to be desired and the arrangements were perfect. Mrs. Dan Hutchison gave a very interesting paper on 'Remembrance of Harly Days of Institute Work' and a pleasing solo by Mrs. J. A. Jack, and two excellent readings by | Mrs. Wigle followed. Mr. D. E. McRae gave a splendid paper on hati Fertilizer," and the display of "Cana- dian Industries Exhibitions" showed much talent, care and industry and how much can be done with material at hand. Two prizes were awarded, first for an afghan made entirely from products of Eagle River and second for a child's '"gertrude" made from the tops of socks. A skit, "Hired and Fired," by Mrs Morris and Mrs. Winterbottom, was enthusiastically received and selec- tions by the Eagle River band, under the able direction of Mr. J. Cross, delighted the audience. Officers elected were: District Pres.. Mrs. Wigle, Dryden; lst Vice Pres. Mrs. McKie, "Richan; 2nd Vice Pres, Mrs. Newman, Rideout; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. McCanan, Ignace; Sec'y.- Treas. Mrs. McRae, Dryden; Feder- ated Delegate, Mrs. McCoombs, Ken-~ ora; Proxy, Mrs. Earngey, Kenora; Delegate to Fort William Convention, Mrs. McRae. Convenors for committees 1933- 34: Community Activities, Mrs. J. Wright, Wabigoon; Legislature, Mrs. Ames, Amesdale; Immigration, Mrs. Steele, Keewatin; Home Hconomics, Mrs. Gardiner, Kagle River; Education, Mrs, Pateman, Oxdrift; Canadian Industries, Mrs. Proudlock: Agricul- ture, Mrs. Carter, Kenora; Historical Research, Mrs. A. Skene, Ignace; Auditors, Mrs. D. Hutchison and Miss Ww. J. Wilkinson, Dryden. held at Rideout, Kenora, Ontario. DRYDEN BALL TEAM BEATS WABIGOON BY 5-1 SCORE Both Teams Played Strong Game Here Monday Night.--Barber Invincible on Mound and Was Given Good Support. Before a small but appreciative crowd Bus. Barber lead the Dryden boys to another exhibition victory over the Wabigoon Maroons at the Agricultural Grounds on Monday night. The locals earned a lead in the early sessions and carefully pro- counter coming in the seventh, the Yunner scoring on a slow play of an intercepted ball to the infield. Play was close the whole distance, with Barber having the edge on Woods- worth at mound duty. Both teams accepted their chance in the field splendidly and left little to be de- sired in the way of suppport. Barber and Foote formed the winning batt- ery with Woodsworth and Ponton again operating for Wabigoon. Wall- ace Duncan and George Hicks officiated. 2 : ; ou cant of neglect your IXSURANCE > E GIBSON, AGENT, Magistrate 'R. H. Pronger left Sat- urday night on a trip to Toronto. * % % Mrs. Albert Ericksen spent a short holiday in Kenora this week. * % 0% Mrs. H. Morison is spending a week's visit in Winnipeg. * % = Gordon Mackey, Keewatin, spent the weekend at his home in Dryden. EE I Norman Ericksen, Kenora, spent the weekend in Dryden. * % 0% Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Durfey were visitors from Osaquan this week. * ok * : - Mrs. Enoch Johnson and two chil- dren, of Winnipeg, are the guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. Moline. * % 2 Mrs. Frank Russell left last night for Toronto, Hamilton, and other Eastern cities. : ® % 0% Councillor A. Bridgewater left for the East Wednesday to sail for Eng- land, where his father is seriously ill. ® 0% = Miss Evelyn Spicer left last night to visit in Toronto and other Eastern cities. J * #& ® Dr. H. Morison, Coroner, was call- ed to Kenora Saturday to preside at an inquest, over a drowning accident, in the absence of Coroner Kinney. * KR Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith, of Port Arthur, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. BE. Harris during the past week. ® ok % Miss Marion Langman, of the local Red Cross Hosital, has been trans- ferred to Bancroft, Ont., where she will be matron of Red Cross Hospital. * 0% Mr. W. BE. Thorsen left last week for Halfax to sail for Copenhagen. Denmark, where he will in future reside. It is over eight years since Mr Thorsen came here to join his son Steen and enter into business in this town and his many friends and bus- iness 'associates regret very much that his failing health made it necessary to return to his native land and the Observer - joins. with other friends in wishing him many & Social and Personal Mrs. Alfred Pitt is visiting friends in Winnipeg. ® ok 0% D. Frejd, Kenora, was a business visitor to town this week. hk A A. J. McPhail was a Kenora during the week. 0B 0K visitor to D. Anderson was a visitor to Win- nipeg this week. # % OR : Miss Marion Duncan left for her home in Hamilton, Ont. last night. * 0» = Arthur Pitt was a visitor to Ken- ora. Sunday. a = tL J C. W. Rhind was a business visitor to town last Monday. * % % Jack Hooper and son in Mr. and Mrs. left last week to visit relatives Montreal. Mrs. I. J. McPherson and son John left last week on an extended visit to Eastern Ontario. y * x 0% Miss Geraldine Boiteau, of Kenora, was the guest of Mrs. Belanger over the weekend. ] ® kN Mrs. H. Duncan and two children left Monday for their home in Win- nipeg, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Paterson. ® ® * G. Ross Hamilton left last night for Toronto where he will represent Dryden Lodge 1.0.0.F. at the sessions of the Grand Chapter of the I.O.O.F. 2% = Construction of a new store build- ing on the site of their present build- ing has been started by the Waldhof Farmers' Co-operative Club at Eagle River. The first sod was turned Tuesday. INFANT CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. SHULTZ DIES The sympathy of everyone is felt for Mr. and Mr. Bernard Shultz whose infant daughter, Alice Joyce, died 'suddenly Saturday morning. The funeral service, which was conducted by Rev. J. W. Howes, was held Monday afternoon, and burial took place at Dryden Cemetery, vears of good health in. his homeland. The next District Meeting will be fi tected it throughout, Wabigoon's lone |§ Matinee Saturday 2 pm. Prices 16¢ & 25c. Friday and Saturday This Week SETH PARKER AND HIS RADIO GANG in "WAY BACK EAST" A special production that should be the talk of the town. Added-- "The House Dick' and Travelogue Singapore. Prices 25¢c & 35c--Evenings. Monday and Tuesday Next Week RICHARD BARTHELMESS in "CABIN IN THE COTTON" Liberty three star so it must be good. ADDED-- "Contact" and "Pleasure Island." Prices 15¢ & 25c--Evenings. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Next Week WILL ROGERS in "TOO BUSY TO WORK?" Prices 2c & 35c--Evenings. Ph / 3 £1) GE (AE (EE (ES ER -AEE {-GEED- (OR GE OO -IRE- ) -E )-GE )-C (-G -&5 ) SHED () ED () GED () GED () ED () SERED () SEED () GED () GID () GED () GED () GED () EXE ~ COOL REFRESHING SUMMER BEVERAGES Montserrat Lime Juice ....... Monarch Fruit Syrup, large bottle sees 60c .. 40c Flavors--Lime, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Raspberry and Strawberry. 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