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a MINNITAKI +h an EAGLE RIVER br SAULY WE DINORWIO VERMILION BAY thi QUIBELL ! Ri VOLUME XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1933, No. 44. A Visit To The! New Camp At Amesdale We were lounging in the rear end of the big Square P store, discussing the Oxford Group Movement and John Wesley, with some passing allusion to the Sweet Singer of Israel himself. Every now and then an odd caller dropped in to see Mr. Pitt. about seme little. trouble or other, which was usually adjusted with a friendly word or two or a promise te have something done about it. Finally one came along whose case had made such appeal to the soft heart of friend Alfred that the latter had consented to drive him in his own car to the landing field under construction at Amesdale. "How would you like to come along and see the new camp?" invited Mr. Pitt. Gladly we accepted the oppor - tunity to study the conditions under which the Federal Gov't. housed the nen on its relief payroll, in com. parison with the better known camps run by the Gov't. of Ontario. Se it was only a matter of minutes before the three of us were slipping along heading north toward Richan. After an hour's comfortable ride we reached the camp, where some familiar faces soon appeared to bid us welcome. Fred Pinkerton in per- son led us to the quarters of Major Tweedie, in charge of operations. The Major is a typical Englishman of the best military type, whose ex- perience of camp life extends back through the hard-fought fields of France and Flanders to the ordered peace of Aldershot in antebellum days. So it is net surprising that the first impression of the camp at Amesdale is that of order and tidi- ness, with an air of permanent oc- cupation: by an established commun- ity.. These men are in camp for the definite : purpose of constructing a landing 'field for air-planes and are likely to be there for many months to come. i "The field," said the Major, "will be 250 feet wide and 2,000 feet long. It must be cleared of timber, stones and every other obstruction to safe landing, and made perfectly level." "The Commissariat. But a sense of hospitality deferred further explanations until: the natural ! effect of the long drive and fresh air had received attention at the hands of an efficient kitchen staff. So we were introduced to Napeleon. Napoleon ig the cook, and in pursuit of his profession is worthy of bearing the great name of which any French- man might be proud. The food ser- ved .was excellent in quality and cooked as in a high-class hotel. Cold perk and mashed potatoes, with a side of vegetable; tomato sauce; pudding' and raisin pie; bread and butter, with honey or jam; tea with (of course) canned milk. Very whole- some and satisfying to hungry men. The food is ordered for the camp direct, not being handled by a con- tractor, and as the visit was en- tirely unexpected, was a fair sample of that regularly served in the din- ingroom. A curious fact is that pie is. allowed only twice a week, so we were fortunate in hitting the right day. The cook and assistants were dressed all in white linen, freshly laundered. The Buildings. Then Fred conducted us round the camp. A great water tower of logs, all enclosed, with a big heater under- neath, is connected with the lake, water being pumped by a gas engine to a height of twenty feet. From the tower it is piped to the kitchen and to a large wash room with a bath- room attached. Hot and cold water are on tap all the time, and three shower baths provide comfort and cleanliness for the men. A most admirable arrangement, ahead of anything we have seen in any other camp. i (Continued on Page Four) THE COLUMNIST You will recall my writing last' week of Mr. Wiggin and his retiring allowance of $100,000.00 per year. Well in fairness to Mr. Wiggin, and the directors of the Chase Bank, I. want to tell you if you have not seen the news item, that Mr. Wiggin voluntarily? declines acceptance. I was trying to get away with it at home, that my article produced these results, but I could not make it stick ---- ---- -- -- these women. » * x Speaking of women. I am sure you agree with me, that they are odd creatures, at least from our mas- culine viewpoint. The flea used te be the synonymn or parallel or object lesson of elusive- ness. Since all poetry" has dwelt upon the charm, of women, their lure, and a lot of adjectives and nouns, and so on and so on, I am thinking that the flea has to give way, if it was ever dealt with poetically. Anyway, women have got me out- guessed and out-jumped. One thing, I have learned, that they sexly object to any encroach- ment upon their domain. And it is very one-sided, because they tell me what to do, and how to do it, with- out batting a modest eye. But let me dare suggest or advise anything in their kingdom, and "Oh Tommy." It's this way. I was at a bridge party the other night. I was getting along very well. My partner was not a good player, not at least compared to me, but she is awfully nice and kind, and full of fun, and I think she likes me, and I know I like her, and so forgave her everything even though she did muddle up my two bid several times. I was, well you know, masculinely indifferent. Stout fellow, keeping my- self in grip. The bridge through, well as far as our table was concerned, because T am a much more alert player than most, and conversation needed during the lull of waiting for departure, the subject matter was of soup. I have several hobbies, one which is cooking. I can dish sausages a little better ihan most people, I can brew tea, that is tea, but I have a certain soup that I make for men's parties, that although I wish to be modest, is a wow. I have spent a lifetime on a secret recipe, my own thought. Whenever we go hunting or fishing, my soup is the piece-de-resistance for the last day. It is soulful soup; it .satisfies every instinet, nerve, muscle, fibre cf the human body. It is the Alpha and Omega, the summum bonum, the apotheosis of the holiday. It delights the palate, it is delectable to the gullet, and passing to the stomach, soothes the frame, calms the nerves, and purrs the mind to divine content. It is----------language, cannot ex- press it. Lucullus died without knowing of it, it is finally Epicurius in super- lative. I am not of thought ture, and secret. It depends. Well you know how it happens. each . table getting through, the crowd gathered, and badinage flew. I do not like my soup attacked, there is no reason for it but jealousy. Are women jealous? Are women envious? Ask Elmer! You know that the best, boldest, wisest men, can only stand so much, and in a moment of weakness, when asked cynically what gave my soup, its unique character, I answered, "A dash of fish." I wish I could describe the ribaldry, the mocking echoing laughter. A dash of fish! Much mirth. A dash of fish!! more fun, "A dash of fish?" and the baby wakened. ; Now honestly, why not a dash of fish? Anyhow, I have no need to argue. The proof of the soup is the eating of it. Lie Caesar's wife, I am above criticism, but doesn't it beat the of up throwing away a lifetime and knowledge in a ges- so carefully guard the may die with me, that ay DON'T BE MISLED ONLY REXALL STORES CAN CONDUCT THE ORIGINAL REXALL ONE CENT SALE. VELVO Sanitary Pads, 2 for $1.00 bottle Puretest Norwegian Ete, 'Phone 69 43) EO EED- () ED () ETE (ENED) RES EP (CRED () SED EID () GO) <EED- () - ()- ERD) ) ERED () EEE () ID () EE () STRER- () ESI () GED: () HI () GED () FES () GR () I () GT Pre-Seasoned aa aa aad oa a d THE REXALL ONE CENT SALE STARTS WEDNES. DAY, NOVEMBER 8th, CONTINUING UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th. HIGH LIGHTS FROM THE SALE 50c tube Rexall Milk of Magnesia Tooth Paste, 2 for 55¢ Vials of Jasmine Perfume, 2 for " 38¢ Tube Rexall Shaving Cream, 2 for 25¢ pkg. Pal Razor Blades, 2 for B60¢c bottle Bronchial Syrup, 2 for Every item on this sale is GUARANTEED by the United Drug 5 Corpany. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. Harris Drug Store THE REXALL STORE DRUGS, PRESCRIPTIONS, TOILET GOODS, FILMS, RUBBER GOODS, MAGAZINES, ETC. HEED ( $3 HOW THE REXALL ONE CENT SALE OPERATES Buy any one cent sale item at the regular retail price and get another of the saline kind for ONE CENT. Cod Liver Qil, 2 for ..... Ete, Reg Harris, Phm. B., Prop. 7] O-CGE- EE EEER (-GEED O- SIRE (SEED (SED GEE 1) aE () -GEED- (SED () GERD GENE () GE (3 'Silver, 'Mr. To Work On The Sioux Lookout-Dinorwic Highway Following the earnest appeals of Sioux Lookout and Dryden { districts, we understand that the completion of the Sioux Licdkout- Dinorwic highway will be rushed as rapidly as possible, and that two more camps will shortly be opened to that end. The most difficult portion of this highway has now been built in a most substantial manner, and the remainder will no dsubt be proceeded with with much move encouraging progress than has been experienced so far. eagerly awaiting access to Sioux The people of the Dryden district are Lookout over this new highway, ana tue people ot Sioux Lookout are equally as anxious for a high- way outlet to the outside world, and this co-operation from both ends will do much to stimulate the proper enthusiasm for the early completion of the road.--The Northern Observer. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY NOTES The annual meeting of the Dryden and District Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, on Thursday afternoon, October 26th, at 2 p.m. After the general business, the secretary read the fin- ancial statement and auditor's report which showed a very healthy state-- all prize money having been paid out in full--curent expenses met and a small surplus to start 1934 with. Election of officers then took place with the following results: Mr. A. Pitt has promised to act as Honorary President; Mr. T. H. Lewis, | Oxdrift, President; Mr. J. Hatch, Dryden, 1st Vice President; Mr. 'I. Hazlewood, Rice Lake, 2nd Vice President; Mrs. F. Wilkinson, Sec- retary Treasurer, Directors. Mr. W. Millroy, Dryden; Mr. G Harris, Dryden; Mr. J. Adams, Ox- drift; Mr. Grossberndt, Eagle River; Mr. A. E. Browning, Oxdrift; Mr. W. Dryden; Mr. J. Hewitson and A. Buchanan. " Lady Directors. Mrs. W. Jones, Oxdrift; Mrs. M. Hellem, Dryden; Mrs. Browning, Ox- drift; Mrs. McTavish, Oxdrift; Mrs. J. 8. Corner, Oxdrift; Mrs. A. G. Mc- Donald, Dryden; and Mrs. J. Hewit- son, Dryden. Mrs. D. Hutchison and Mr. S. V, Rigbey were appointed auditors for 1934. The retiring President, Mr. J. Parr, thanked the officers, directors and members for their support and wisl= ed greater success to the 1934 Fair. This closed the business for the 1933 Fair--next meeting will be duly announced in the Observer. : Local Conservatives Elect Officers At the annual Conservative meot- ing, held on Monday, October 30il, the following officers were elected: Alfred Pitt (President); Thos. Proudfoot (Vice-President); Harry Gammon (Secretary-Treasurer). Local Executive--aA. Pitt; T. Proudfoot: II. Gammon; M. J. Crosier; Dr. P. H. B. Wood and the presidents of all minor locals. : All delegates who were appointed to the Convention for Friday, Novein- ber 3rd, in the Town Hall, are asked to attend at 4.30 p.m.--these have been notified by mail. dutch, how hostile women get when you take in their "territory? : I spoke and hinted that my secret might die with me. More laughter. Not for thousands will I divulge it to any woman, now. Look at the unfairness of it. men have no jealousy, no invective, satire or abuse, when the women en- croach upon our privileges. When my wife chooses to dig or hoe the garden, (I admit the work may be lagging) I say nothing, I do not jeer. I walk away supremely | confident that the job will be done properly. | Whenever she deems the back "walk is too heavily snowclad, and should be shovelled, I do not stand at the kitchen door watching her work. I go out of the front door to my own duties, that are not entirely physical. I know that she cannot do the job as well as I, but she thinks she can, and I generously let her. That's the word exactly, we men arc much more generous. So with the furnace, and a hundred other things. * * * And I say it again; there are worse things in soup, than a dash of fish. DEDICATION OF ST. LUKE'S NEW ALTAR Last Sunday morning, the Ven. Archdeacon © Lofthouse," of Kenora, dedicated a .beautifully--carved - oak Altar. The gervice was very impres- sive, and creditable to the lead of the Junior Choir. The Rector, follow- ed by the churchwardens, presented a petition at the altar rails to the Archdeacon, who then proceeded to dedicate the Holy Table. This mag- nificent piece of furniture was the presentation of the Guild Organiza- tion, of which Mrs. P. HA B. Wood is president. The church congratu- lates the Guild on their untiring and splendid efforts.--W. A. Member. Very acceptable gifts of books. magazines and playing cards were received this week at the Mill Hall Club from Mrs. Lappage and Mr. W. Richardson. Thanks a lot, 'and enjoy a cup of tea with us. We Announcements Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per week, with a minimum charge cf 25¢. When accompanied by oruer tor posters, coming eveuisare printed free of charge Poem OF -- 103 Dance to be held in Barclay School Friday, November 17th. Funds to be used for Christmas Tree. 2P * * = Ask Saturday at Pitt's for a pound of Mutt's Pure Pork Sausage for twenty-five cents, Greaseiess ard boneless. iP * * ® The C.W.L. will hold a Sale and Tea at the home of Mrs. J. Ernewein December 1st, from 3 to 5.30 pun. Everybody welcome. 5C £3 n *® Don't forget the Rexall One Cent Sale at Harris Drug Store Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov- ember 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th. 1C ww COMING--NOVEMBER 22nd. Three-act comedy drama entitied "The Little Clod Hopper," by the C.Y.P.C. Mere particulars later, watch for posters. P * x® ® The Doll Contest is now on at the Harris Drug Store. Fifteen beautiful prizes for boys and girls. Who are you voting for? One vote for each cent spent in the store. iC LSE First Dryden Rangers will have their Tea and Sale of Novelty Gifts Thursday, November 9th, in the Parish Hal, at 4 p.m. Come and buy inexpensive, but pretty gifts for Xmas 5C * *® * ; ORANGE NOTES . Arrangements are being made for the celebration of the 35th Anniver- sary of the founding of L.O.L. No. 1694, Dryden, Ont, on Jan. 25th, 1934. All brethren are requested to co- operate to make the event a success. C > a * * The Annual Hallowe'en Party for children, under the direction of the Guides and Rangers of the 1st ang 2nd Companies, will be held in the Pulp Mill Hall, Friday, November 3, from 7 to 9.30 p.m. Games--Eats-- Prizes for Hallowe'en comic and best costume of any other type. Admission 15¢. 3C *® EL} * On November 6th and 7th, through the kindness of Mr. Bailey, the Jr. Ladies' Aid of the United Church are sponsoring two evening's entertain- ment at the Strand Theatre suitabls for the whole family. The big pic- ture will be "Successful Calamity," featuring Geo. Arliss, added will be a comedy and travelogue. Get your tickets from members of the Aid or Theatre and remember the dates November 6th and 7th. 1c iy LJ *® = The Fifteenth Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice terminating the Great War, will be celebrated in Dryden with three events November 10th, 7.45 p.m. Military Whist and Dance in the Pulp Mill Hall, Admis sion B50c including supper. November | 11th, 7.30 p.m., Banquet in the Parish Hall for ex-service men of all nation: alities, irrespective of which side they served, admission 50, this will be under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and is going to be the best that old soldiers have ever attended in Dryden. November 12th, 8.15 p.m, Memorial Service in the Pulp Mili Hall with Massed Choirs. Address by Rev. Father Belanger with Rev. W. M. Clarke, Rev. J. W. Howes and Rev. A. Schulte participating in the Service. 4p cant afford neglect ur INSURANCE & BES J. E, GIBSON, AGENT. District Conservative Convention Here Today To Select Candidate Dryden today number of distinguished visitors from is host to a large; precedent. And on this occasion it is expected that a candidate from all sections of the Xenora District, | Sioux Lookout will be given strong 'who are here as delegates and spec- | tators at the Conservative Convention being held this (Friday) afternoon. ! town, support. Major John Fee, a gentleman from Dryden's neighbour is one of those whose name Not since the hectic days of 1926 has | will be placed before the Convention this town been chosen as the scene' as an alternative to those from the of a similar gathering by the leaders | bigger of the Grand Old Party. centre. The Major spent a few hours in The fact that Dryden is very fav-| Dryden last Monday, and met a numn- orably located in the constituency has in a central position ber of the citizens. A comparatively doubtless | young man in politics he may rep- had much to do with its selection for: resent the new and younger element, the Convention; but perhaps the im-! who seek to break away from tra- portance of the increasing vote in ihe] ditional and rather hide-bound party eastern end of the District has also methods that have hampered their been a consideration. In days come, when the highways to Kenora and Sioux Lookout .are open, convenience of Dryden as a central meeting place for the District will be tremendously enhanced. Possible Candidates. Speculation as to who are in line for the party nomination has been keen since the announcement of the Convention was made in the "ObL- server" of last Friday. over," or opened the way for some new stan- dard bearer to lead the party to political triumph? Until the various names have been submitted and the choice finally made, one man's guess is as good an another's; but it may be permissible to mention a few possible. nominees to appear for con- sideration. Mr. J. P. Earngey may again seek the honour that has already been his on two previous occasions. He carried the seat by a good majority in 1926, and represented the constituency as member in the legislature till 1929, but lost out in the provincial election of that year. As a citizen of Kenora and prominent in its public life for many years, he needs little intro- duction to' this community. Another possibility from Kenora who has been much discussed is their present Mayor, W. S, Carruthers. Mr. Carruthers at one time was regarded as somewhat of a firebrand in politics; yet when the time was ripe, and hard times struck Xenora common with the rest of the country, he was the unanimous choice of its citizens to guide the 'way through their municipal difficulties, and has been elected Mayor by acclamation for four successive terms: : Outside Man May Succeed. Because of numerical:: superiority, the town of Kenora has mostly fur- nished the candidates: for: parliamen- tary honours, but the possibility of the choice falling upon one of the smaller communities is not without in. to: cause in the past. the! i Major Fee came to Sioux Lookout' in 1924 to construct the plant for the Canada Creosote Co. and since then has remained a citizen of that progressive community and is today a prominent lumber operator. | . x » So much for the candidates. The Will some! ; former candidate again get the "once | vention has the march of events! i delegates will of course follow their own course and make their own de- cisions and the outcome of the Con- is being eagerly awaited.--J. W. FEAST OF NATIONS ENTERTAINMENT A totally different treat was placed before the public last Wednesday evening when the Dryden Women's Institute gave a "Feast of Nations" in the Pulp Mili Hall, which was beautifully decorated. The following booths representing Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, China, Egypt, 'Holland and TU. S. were all lavishly decorated with national characteristics and at each a serving of the native dish could be had by everyone who wished, served by ladies in native costume. Musical numbers, both vocal and instrumental, also dancing, did much to charm the audience--great credit must be given Mrs. I. McPherson as musical director to. whom, with the artists who kindly contributed, muci of the success of this part of the éntertainment .must be given. Crystal gazing, fortunes by cards and teacup reading by real gypsies proved a great attraction and added to the financial success, the total sum realized being $65.00 which will enable us to carry on with our work this winter. The officers and members of the W.I. desire to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the suc- cess of their "Feast of Nations" and particularly to Mr.. J. S. Wilson for the loan of the Pulp Mill Hall FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THIS WEEK FRANK BUCK'S "BRING "EM BACK ALIVE" The greatest educational picture ever made for the screen, A SUPER SPECIAL AT REGULAR PRICES. Prices 25¢ & 35c--Evenings. Matinee Saturday 2 pam. Prices 15¢ & 25c. 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