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MINNITAKI Hi Pram EAGLE RIVER DINORWIC WALDHOF DYMENT VERMILION BAY IGNACE QUIBELL RICHAN VOLUME XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1933, Ea No. 48. « THE sibly will not be of interest to the wider field of my readers, except perhaps they are concerned in the government or running of -their own municipalities, be they large or small. Then I think they will follow what T have to say, with same measure of kindly envy. Once a year we take stock I have before as everyone knows, of town affairs, and me the annual state- ment that is printed for the rate- bayers as they gather in the Town Hall to listen, and perhaps, to ecriti- cise the old and nominate the new. The statement bears upon it the imprint, that it is not audited, but in twenty-five years, did any one ever hear that the audit made any change? It is a simple report, and the baker and the tailor and the candle- stick maker can easily follow it. It is always satisfactory, and this year is no exception. ® The. early fathers of the town, set a standard of fiscality that has al- ways been kept. I would not like world - or nation crash of would leave us unaffected, that colourful description too far fetched, but state that ordinary indifferent. We are, in short, in splendid shape. Searching through eight large pages of details, I could find but two items of payment to the bank. These were for exchange $5.16. Surely," the finance minister must have lost sleep that a finance because would be I 'can safely jolts ~ have us to say , the nights of the days these pin pricks happened. I can find no over-draft, no note or debt due the bank, but I do dis- cover that there is not much short of twenty-five thousand dollars- to our credit, and that the blooming bank paid us during the year, three hundred and fifty dollars, for the money we left with it, in order pos- sibly that it might lend our simoleons to some more impecunious town. We don't say much about banks in Dry- den, but we treat 'em rough. x This fortunate position' is not be- cause of high taxes, because these have been relatively low. There are several reasons which I shall state briefly. One that I have already mentioned, is the early moral standard of neces- sary assessment to cover the then present difficulty or fact. Perhaps the supremest reason is the large amount of taxes paid by the mill, and to it's credit it has in the main, never hurked or attempted to lessen its responsibility. It has played the game with eminent fair- ness, it has very very rarely been small and even at that, not at all for many years. We are apt some- times to forget this. ' I could jokingly say, that another reason, has been our good luck. Seriously we have been lucky. Another very good reason, is that our utilities pay a profit. And in passing, these are not skimped or badly run; they are contrariwise, exceptionally efficient and well man- aged. Anyhow there are nearly five thousand dollars this year copped off the light, water and 'phone, and in the structure of proper finance, this, while showing a profit, ¢ is not too much to cover, emergency, contingen- cy, or wearing out. Of course, I am like the statement. subject to audit, but I rather think I am correct, as I stayed up with potent cups of coffee until three o'clock in the morning to get my balance. So, if you 'are one of those who think that utility prices should come down, you will have quite a time making an argument, with the hard headed councillors that will be elected on December 4th. ! Another good reason is the free service given for all the years by the mayors and councils. Why men are so ambitious to do this is beyond me, but there you are. . No other -sort of corporation gets this done; even bank directors collect fees, but our folks supervise the roads, relief 'and utilities all without charge. Ergo, a saving to the tax payer. We owe less than two hundred thousand dollars in debentures, and the surplus of a hundred thousand has grown without our notice. Inside of four years, we shall les- sen our debt tive thousand dollars, then another three years over twenty thousand, and about 1940, coL My comments: this week very pos- | begin to | | greatly we shall | UMNIST .» want to spend something | again, as naturally one must be in, debt. On the other hand, if we keep 'everything ship shape out of current revenue, in 1958 we shall thumb our nose at the world, and I wm rondly looking forward to the day, when the only burden will be the school tax. 'With me, you read last summer of a town that had no taxes, and every- one was miserable because they had no where to go with their money on the 30th of September. So future city fathers, keep this in memory. Just a little taxes, but not too many. Seriously though, let us pat our own backs because of such a fine record of standing, that I hazard to guess, is beaten nowhere in Canada. There are some uncollected taxes, more in fact that last year, but no significant amount in view of the depression. ES May I make one kindly request to the Council? : I hear a good deal about the roads, already so early this winter. We are living in truck and car times. No more do sleigh bells jingle on our streets. Wider and deeper would be wonderful, and removal of the snow at all corners a glorious improvement, and both these in keep- ing with modernity. 'When I see certain of my friends, snow ploughing pushing, gasping, shaking, charging, leaping, sliding on the corner ruts, I 'say, with Philips Brooks, "There but for the grace of God, go IL." The present snow plow is in keep- ing, with the old fire stuff that used to clutter up the Town Hall. 5 DEATH OF MRS. W. J. ARMSTRONG Wabigoon community reverentily and tenderly last Monday morning paid its tribute of memory and res- pect to the late Mrs. W., J. Arm- strong. The Anglican Church was full to capacity at the hour of service. Mrs. J. Wright, the organist, played a pre- lude of "O Rest in the Lord" and "Consolation." The service was conducted by the Rev'd J. W. Howes of the United Church of Canada, Dryden. The hymns--*"Unto the Hills Around" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus' were sung. Mr. Howes, choosing as his textthe. words from the book of Revelation-- "Blessed are the. dead which die in the Lord," paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of Mrs. Armstrong, especially emphasizing the fact of her deep humanity, her gifts as wife and mother, her love for God, Christ, and His Church. He exhorted all to so appreciate and understand life that they "live and die as she did. It was a gracious service of tenderness and love in which all joined and everyone played their part sincerely and well. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The ball bearers wera Messrs. A. Wright, - F. T. Johnston, C. Rhind, J. Lundmark, C. Merrill and I. Pidgeon. The cortege left the church for the train, where all that is mortal of Mrs. Armstrong was carried to Oxbow, Sask. for inter- ment in the family plot. To Mr. Armstrong, Lassie and Peggy the sympathy of the community is extended. : , Truly the memory of the just is blessed. THANKS The Hospital staff wishes to thank the W. I. for the very generous shower, also the 'United Church, St. Luke's Church and the Happy Health Club for their donations of vege- tables and fruit. BOWLING Eight teams will compete in the tournament commencing Friday, Dec- ember 1st. The draw for teams takes: place this afternoon. Mr. C. Witt (playing cards) and Mr. W. Richardson (magazines) were contributors to the Mill Hall Club reading room. Major Fee and Jos. Kean, President of the Conservative Association, | Sioux Lookout, were visitors to Dry- den this week. ishing Cream, the two for D-DD -GEND- () RR- ) a Cream for and 2 th boxes at Peppermint Humbligs at Chocolate Coated Almonds at Phone 69 EI) -GRER- () SBD (SRR {WP (> ES 1) ED () SR 3) GH () SED () GE () GRR () SE () GED () Ey () <n (GED () CED () CRD () SRT () CIs PANINI NNN INES NSSNSDINS SIS SPSS SNPS PPS SIPS Save with Safety at your Rexall Store. Rexall Bronchial Syrup and Boot's Meloids, reg. 75¢' both for 50c Vapure Inhalant and tin of 24 A.8.A, tablets, reg. 75¢, both for 50c Jasmine Face Powder in a new 55¢c size and a snappy little bottle of Jasmine Perfume for Introducing Gardenia Face Powder with either Cold or Van- And men we now have a Jasmine Shaving Cream for you. A Styptic Pencil in bakelite container with the Shaving : IN THE CANDY LINE We have a nice fresh shipment of Neilson's Chocolates in 1 Trulygood Peppermint Patties at . : Ake Come in and browse around, we have a lovely assortment of gift lines for Christmas, it won't be long you know. EEE EEE ETT Harris Drug Store 'THE REXALL STORE 1 EE = OO 0 SC f+ Bbc $1.10 88c 60c per th. 2%¢ per th, 23¢ 49¢ per th. Reg Harris, Phm. B., Prop. | arer, £0 () EID (ERD () AEE () EID ERED EIEN (CERI (EEE CRED )- ERED ( on EmptyStocking Fund Com'ttee Meets elected president of the Empty Stock- ing Fund at the organization meeting held Saturday evening in the Council. Chamber. The financial report, read by the secretary, Miss Mona Morris, who's resignation the committee reluctantly accepted, showed a balance of over sixty-three dollars from last year, which. is a most encouraging start for this season's drive for funds. J. L. Skillen was elected secretary for the coming season and since all organizations were not represented, it was decided not to appoint com- mittees until a more representative gathering could be arranged. A meeting has been called for Saturday, December 2nd, at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber and every or- ganization in town is urged to have at least one representative at this meeting as important details will be discussed. ) This week's donations are herewith acknowledged: . Dryden Branch Can. Legion, BES. oo. me $25.00 Bf MERE a A Ce 5.00 AW. Doudlet ol air] 1.00 MOT AL: sm alii This $31.00 : 8 ¥ } ii Pnnouncements H + Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per i week, with a minimuin charge of 28¢, : When accompanied by order for posters ¢ coming eveutsare printed free of charge !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 i * 2 * .Remember the Dance and Enter- tainment in the Pulp Mill Hall to- night which is being arranged by the Softball Club in aid of the Empty Stocking Fund. 1C * x = ORANGE NOTES L.O.L. No. 1694 wiil hold their annual meeting Wednesday, December 6th, 1933, when officers for 1934 will be elected and installed. 3C » ® * The Curling Season is about . to commence. After the game call at Hardie's Store "The Curler"s Rendez- vous" for some light refreshments. Moderate charges. GC * * - St. Luke's W. A. Bazaar Thursday, December 7th, in the Parish Hall. Fancy goods, sewing and homecook- ing stalls, afternoon tea will be ser- ved as well as supper. C 1 LI SE 'A "Box Social and Dance will be held in the Pulp Mill Hall on Friday, December 15th, at 8 p.m. Admission ONE TOY. Ladies please bring lunch for two. Lunch boxes will be auction: ed. Scouts own orchestra. 3C LJ » *® A meeting of those interested in the Empty Stocking Fund will be held in the Council Chamber Satur- day evening, December 2nd, at 7.30 p.m. All organizations are urged to have representatives present. 1C ¢ » » » 'On Thursday night, December 21st, in the Pulp Mill Hall, pupils of the Public and Continuation schools will give an entertainment consisting of choruses, drills, dances and a one-act comedy entitled "Ici on parle francais," (French is spoken here). Admission 25c. Everybody welcome, 3C REPORT OF RESTORATION. FUND TO ANGLICANS Through the courtesy of our paper, jIibeg to place before you two things which are of vital importance to. us. To begin with: An Interim Report regarding the Restoration Fund: has been sent to Dr. Wood, chairman of our local committee. The report con- cerning our efforts during the first year is most gratifying. Our treas- Mr. J. E. Gibson, has sent $210.00 to the Central Fund which looks very favourably on the Interim Report. Nineteen parishes have been assessed in this Diocese, and I am pleased to note, that the sum men- tioned places this parish second on the list with Kenora leading. I feel confident that in the three year's plan, we shall meet our allotment. We have, of course, in the future to make the same untiring effort and sacrifice, through which, no doubt, we shall be greatly blessed. Following the above satisfactory statement, I must reproach you, at least a great number of you. To be honest and bare in my statement, church attendance has been for the last three Sundays most discouraging. The effort of the little" children as a Junior choir receives no encourage- ment. The church regarding the Lord's Day must rise from this mor- bid apathy. Must it be said that it is an effort to attend St. Luke's Church? 1 write with poignant pathos for I must some day give an account of my stewardship, and in spite of the frailty of man, and the obnoxious eriticism of the world regarding the Holy Church--God in His Plan has consecrated her as the "Bride of the Lamb," and His Kingdom upon the earth. Sic transit gloria mundi sicut patribus, sit Deus nobis, et si Deus Robisoum, quis contra nos? Civic Elections MAYOR WILSON RETURNED BY : ACCLAMATION., The majority of municipalities this year are choosing the wiser course of! leaving their present civic leaders in} office, Dryden having returned Mayor Wilson by acclamation and in our neighbouring municipality, Mach- in\\ Township, Reeve Anderson was algo returned in the same manner, but 'there will be an election for councillors in Machin as there will be in Dryden. At the well attended nomination meeting held here Friday evening, just two names were placed on the beard for Mayor, J. S. Wilcon and Allred Pitt. The failure of Myr. Pitti to | qualify automatically returned Mayor Wilson for his second con- secutive term. A general feeling of appreciation fori the manner in which our civic affairs were conducted last year was quite evident at the meeting and had oné member of the Council not de- cided to withdraw, it is probable that the. full Council would have been returned in the same manner as the Mayor. The withdrawal of Councillor Wil- lard necessitated the addition of a new. member and and so besides the five from last year, Messrs. Bridge- water, Ernewein, Morison, Strutt and Wright, the following were nominat- ed: Messrs. J. A. Jack, John Wice, S. V. Rigbey, F. Foulis, Dr. Wood, M. J. Crosier, T. Proudfoot, P. Klem- entek, A. Paterson, A. McPhail, T. Cullen, Dr. Dingwall, Thos. Miles and F. Whiteley. . Of these twenty who were nominat- ed nine have qualifed to stand for election, namely, A. Bridgewater, M. J. Crosier, J. Ernewein, Dr. Morison, A. Paterson, Thos. Proudfoot, 8. V. Rigbey, J. A. Strutt and C. J. Wright. and on Monday, election day, electors will select six of these to guide the affairs of the town for another year. 'We congratulate Mayor Wilson on his return by acclamation and also feel that there is well deserved praise coming to every one of last years Council for the very satisfactory manner in which ou civic business wag conducted and the splendid financial state of the town, revealed in 'the statement just published. EJ = ! = For School Trustees Messrs. White- ley, Skillen and Dr. Wood were elect- ed by acclanfation; others nominated who failed to qualify were: Messrs. Rigbey, Crosier dnd J. A. Pitt, and Mrs. R. "G-Wigle. ; The 'School' Board for: this year will be as follows: Messrs. H. Hum- phreys, ' B. Buchanan, D. Blake, F. Whiteley, J. L. Skillen and Dr. Wood, the first three named having been elected last year for the two-year term. ® * ® In Van Horne Township J. H.. Gibson was elected reeve by acclam- ation succeeding Jas. Hatch who re- tired and last year's Council was re- turned by acclamation; Messrs, A. G. McDonald, Jos. Ready, Chas. Norgate and John Makuch comprise the coun- eil. ! KENORA MAYOR GETS ACCLAMATION KENORA, Nov. 28.--No civic elec- tion will take place in Kenora, as only one man qualified for mayor and six for alderman, giving the 1934 council" acclamation. T. McClellan, who qualified for mayor, has served as alderman on the town council for the past three or four years. For aldermen the following quali- J. E. Lebleu, A. E. 'Austin, H. Taylor and: Alex Stephen, Messrs. Vick, 'Whitehurst and I.ebleu served as al- dermen on last yeal's council. New members nominated for the board of education' were also given acclamation: Dr. R. G. Davidson, P. Kokor, J. A, McCrea and T. J. Bull. Council for the township of Jaffray and Melich was given acclamation. Candidates who qualified were: For reeve, A. R. Ascough; councillors, F. Day, D. Frost, R. Fuller and W. EH. . Long. J Only two men qualified for mayor for Keewatin town council, the pres- ent incumbent, Mayor J. Allan, and R. Mitchell. The following residents qualified for councillors: D. C. God- frey, C.. House, 1. GG. MacKay, J. Pearen, N. Davies, J. Duncan, R. Baillie, C. Cossey, 'T. Dempster and F. Morden. > ou cant afforo neglect ur INSURANCE C 'J, E. GIBSON, AGENT. fied: Anton Vick, €. G. Whitehurst, CONTINUATION SCHOOL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER Form V--Mamie Reany 86; Kath- leen Millroy 83; Charlie Gammon 74: Effie Taylor 73; Rose Yaworski 70; Phyllis Hawke 69; Joe Freedman 63; Fred Yaworski 61; Vera Bailey 57; Bella Blake 51; 'Ab Berrey 50; Kit- chener Leach 38. Form IV--Gweneth Jones 77; Julia Makuch 76; Ruth 'Winter 75; Bill Wigle 74; Jean Wilton 73; Jessie Cole T3; Barbara Jones 72; Lola Dean 69; Evelyn Strutt 68; Lilian Wilkinson 66; Clair Robinson 66; Margery Crawley 63; Jean Brown 58: Lloyd Wigle 55; Herbert Leach 55; Fred Aaron 54. Form III--Jean Hutchison 75; Dor- othy Ankney 73; Arthur Taylor 71; Verna Lyon 70; Francis Ernewein 67; Mae Nelson 66; Esther Mercer 66; Elva King 64; Mona Proudfoot 63: Vivian Wice 62; Alice Bowman 62; Lester - Pronger 61; Gladys Van- koughnett 60; George Nelcon 606; Bert Watt 59; Donald Leach 59; Ines Sireddo 59; Hazel Adair 58; Esther Nelson 58; Mary Blake 57; Arthur Nelson 57; Tessie Chipman 56; Patty Wright 55; Friede Perduss 55; Tom Turnbull 55; Kitty ¥ooker 55; John Allanson 53; Carrie Doudiet 52; Mur- iel Bailey 41. : Form II--Howard Reany 78; Emma Strutt 75; Grace Taylor 74; Vale Kellberg 72; Bertha Wilton 72; Tom Crawley 71; Edie Wright 71; Mil- dred Ripley 71; Helen Johnson 70; Hileen Wigle 70; Berthil Moline 69; Leila Foulis 68; Raymond Wice 63; Gordon Field 64; John Berg 63; Agnes Blake 63; Byington 62; Annie Makuch 62; Bert- ram Robinson 61; Aubrey Pinkerton 61; William Rutter 60; Grant anan 60; Frances Groves 58; Bartlett 58; James McMonagle 55; Mike Semak 53; Hileen Cooper 53; Katherine Evans 49; James Baker Hubert 45; Clayton Bailey 40. Form 1A--Edna Storey 86; Winnie Cole 85; Verna Hutchison 82; Marilyn Wilson 81; Isabelle Norgate 80; Ellen Norgate 79; Bill Norris 79; Frank James 79; Edna Martinson. 78; Marie Heard 77; Mary McMonagle 77; Jim Reid 77; Audrey Tew: 176; Tom Leach 76; Marjorie Boomhower: 75; 'Doris Harris 75; Mary. Archibald 74; "Ar- thur Edwards 72; Marjorie Robertson 72; Audrey Hanna 71; Mildred Taylor 71; Bert Ferguson 70; Myrtle Bar- ber 70; Hjalmar: Moline 69; George Ernewein 69; "Mike ' Cook 69; Annie Chaschowy 69; Harry Martinson 69; Russell Hawke 68; Ralph Pronger 68; Margaret Buch- anan 67; Horace French. 66. Form 1B--Albert Milanese 79; Clair Ernewein 176; Gertrude Fleming 75; Nellie Sfreddo 74; Rhoda Davidson 74; Frank Cullen 73; Hélen Nelson 73; Bernice Bailey 72; Ivadelle Bowes 72; Effie Larson 72; Adele Foulis 70; Norman Hardy 66; Redvers Adair 62; Jim Louttit 59; George Morettin 59; Gordon Nymark 57; Bob Foote 49. Buch- : Colin Proudfoot 62; Gladys Successful Amateur Theatrical When the C.Y.P.C. Presents a play the public expect something worlh seeing. Such is their reputation. And the public were not disappointed when they, went to see the comedy - drama "A Little Clodhopper" at the Mill. Hall on Thursday, the 23rd of November. It was not an easy play by any means and the efficient man- ner. in which it was presented re- flects great «credit on Miss Eugene McDougall who stage managed the production besides playing an im- portant role in it... Miss McDougall has had considerable experience in amateur theatricals and may be classed as a semi-professional. Judy Eliott (Miss May Quirk)? the little clodhopper from the poor house, working at the boarding establish- ment of Miss Juliette Beau (Miss McDougall) is unaware that her father is. rich and is seeking her whereabouts. He has written Mrs. Chiggerson-Boogs (Miss Evelyn Strutt) who was formerly matron at the poor house asking for information and she devises a scheme to get her hands on the old man's wealth. She is trying to engineer a match be- tween Judy and her son George Chiggerson (Fred Yaworski). But Judy is in love with Septimus Green (Fred Milanese) a book agent, and George is in love with Charmain Carter (Miss Inez Sfreddo). The interrupted lovemaking of these two couples make very amusing scenes. Charmain Carter introduces a dram- atic touch by placing money in Judy's pocket, thereby procuring a charge of theft against her and the well laid scheme of Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs goes "hay wire." The two love mar- riages take place besides a third one: between Miss Juliette Beau and Ocey Gump (Maria Milanese) her hired man who qualifies for the police force by allowing his pocket to be picked without his knowledge. Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs then makes another attempt to divert the old man's money 'to her own pocket but Septimus Green turns detective, im- personates Judy's father and exposes this second nefarious plot. He then takes Judy off to her father leaving Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs to 'goto re- side with her son and daughter-in-: law very much chastened in' spirit: and willing to atone for her misdeeds: The audience also had another treat when Miss A. M. Boiteau gave two pianoforte solos between the first and second acts.- Miss Boiteau's: musical fame in this district needs no comment. The second entri acte consisted of two voeal solos by Mr. W. Hay whose excellent voice is also well known and highly appreciated. : FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THIS WEEK "THE WORLD'S GREATEST THRILLS" A SPECIAL TWO REEL BUDDY ROGERS and MARION NIXON in "BEST OF ENEMIES" ADDED--Scenic* of Daneland." 4 Prices 25¢ & 35¢c--Evenings. Matinee Saturday 2 p.m. Prices 15¢ & 25¢. SUBJECT. 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