VOL. VIIL DRYDEN, Caterio, ganfary 20th, 1028 > mp ox p------ ~~ of Officers. was held ir Monday eveni Bellows which Town I "mony of ~~ emplited by "den, D.D.G.] Lena Wilson _ Sister Jean G.M.; ste E GV. ; Sister fl (+ fv | to music fi cy Orche oi Ay one of the i liza Dai Sister A Cook; R. M Ciempson; Madder;- 1.G, '0.G., Sister Sister I. Sween Fug in. LOOF, C J.P.G., Dr Morison; N.G, 1 [J McPherson; V.G, Dr Wood; F%c. Sec, F E Ray; Fin. Sec'y.. J McFadyen; Treas., A J Clem itor, R Hamilton; Cook: - 1L.SN.G., L.SV.G, B Lott; . Howe; 1.5.5, J Turnbull; T Foote; O.G., F Baker; Rev. H A Rivers. a JANUARY MEETIN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular monthly business meeting of the W. I. will be held next Friday afternoon, January 27, at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall "The Home Economic Com- mittee have a very interesting oramme, including-- Paper--(a) How to take care : of household waste. and daughter. (b) Confidence of mother chibition--Child's homemad: QP Hat. Small prize for : best hat exhibited. There will be musical numbers by Alice and Eddie Halderson, M derson, and P. Hawke; Also Community Singing. Tea wili served at the Social Half Hour. A hearty welcome given to all women. M. MORISON, Pres. F. WILKINSON, Sec. so WL > F Spar / i La. lg Hur bhome my 4 {J bestolenby fig Lightning or wind storm Make it safe from financial loss wit INSURANCE - from G'BSON, Ageut, Dryden @int lastailation, The important functicn of the |bang, week was the joint installation of Cia of the Rebekahs ad Odd There was a very geod turnout jEVEry Ww : i "i =i hore to wi member it and the cere-' there is Rink nlc <S CCN IT L A r fay Ti + iortunat ind Skillen (Mutt and Jeff) every , with several S you cant expect a man through more than one period, when these sticks and skates start flying. We have one request for the audience: if you happen to notice anyone of the tcam forgetting himself, and start ing to skate the wrong way a hi 5 shoot in his + Ui t 1 notify the r PONT FORC WEDNESDAY, P.S.--The have jus are more tl I at this game, there won' more Hockey allowed in Dryden, £ tears x 1-a for at least two weeks. MNotes-- We want to see you turn out in big numbers, when the Siow Lookout Boys come. over, and sive them a good tiine. We plan to hold a Dance in the Town Hall £ 3 roe] after their game, so be prepared ior a real night's eatertainment. Negotiations are under way to have the Band down at least once a week for the rest of the season, and then one or more hockey games a week, so you have some- thing to look forward to all the ime. There are a couple of Moc- ~asin Dances in line also, when- ver the weather promises to be so0d, so dig them out too. All the Rink Skates have been yverhauled, and put in first class shape, ready for hire for the sum of 15¢. a pair, so don't let not hav- ing any, keep you away. Another "SPECIAL" is promis- ed later om in the season, in the 'form of a sports day, when prizes ill be given for speed skating, ping, and relay racing, new ~ames on the Ice, and wind up with a real Carnival Dance. The Rink will be specially decorated for the occasion and we can. as- sure you of a real good time. "Drvden Hockey Association." WHITE--At Bedworth on Sun- ~day, January 1st, 1928, to Mr and Mrs White, a daughter, these two, and Tuck But, someone says ary of the Dryden camery's Turnover for 1927. be the very Hi DEATH OF MRS MATTHEWS Dryden frien ical J as were sorry to ath of Marion Eliza Mrs Matthews was in nth year and for forty s resided in Canada. s country from her rmingham, England, Matthews were mai- ried forty-seven years ago in Liverpool, England. © On arriv- job] wi - o fd 1 xr ann C V planne : ; . eek hi 1. plann ing in Canada they settled at from the very start everyone en- re re the lendid! Carnduff, Sask, and it was just ky Ito . ' a Say x seven years ago that they came to re contests and games were well, "; - x Saeonls wed 50 LUT Fou he fret Bi Dryden to reside. During that 1ed so that trom the first tll}, os they have . thade.. manv the last there was no lag in the riends in Dryden, and Mrs Mai. thews will be greatly missed. Be- sides her husband she leaves to served, Mr Rivers extended an witatioa to those y were not ready memBers | © the ... who with his 1 his wother when in Church. He emphasize portance of the Bible Class in Iso spo Masonic Social Mason ic Hall, Many played nd after refreshments had rved the Freshmen Orches- ied music for several ars joyable dancing. Juirng"ge"evening the W.M., . H. Wilde spoke a few words ind in the course of his remarks entiogsd that during the season a number of similar social even- ings would be arranged by the Lodge. Everyone enjoved this function so much that it is hoped the affair will be repeated and to the capable Committee in charge of Friday nights entertainment, much praise is due. NOTICE By Special permission of the Superintendent, Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture, Agricultural Societies Branch, the Annual Meeting of the Dryden and Dist- rict Agricultural Society has been postponed sine die. The meet- ing will De called in the early spring and due notice will be sent to each member and will also be published in this paper. J. H. PARR, President, S. V. RIGRY, Sec-Treas CCNTINUATION SCHOOL TENDLKS are asked for twenty (20) cords of Birch, to be over six inches and split, delivered at the Continuation School by March - ist, 1928. Tenders to be sent in before February 6th, to ; F. MADDER, : Sec.-Treas. Zotice Parents are reminded that anv! new pupil for the public school] must attend bt; February 1st, 1928 for admission during the re- mdmder of term. F. MADDER. -- ---- -- unday School, and a hly of the teach man. po ; A Avi ne £ F CW Of { f.adics Hand Bags, reg 2 Kodaks, regular $13 Manicure Set, regular $12. Manicure Set Chocol ERO Ye wine sn a nin wala nile ee Wa'e ns nen nnieee nae - BP 1 Ail i: > Lo > lo i 1CS eo 1 regis S New Novels, regular Kotex, regular oe wn ---- TOWN OF DRYDEN i Tenders for Wood ' NDERS will be received by: 1928, for forty (40).cords of scund i dry "Tamarack, four foot wood, to; be delfiveed and piled at the Town | Hall, Pryden. -*Pelivery to com- mence on a7: tance of tender. and to be 'completed not later than March 3ist, 1928. Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GIBSON, Clerk. PARSLOW--At Dryden, ont. uesday, January 17th, 1928 to Ar Mr and Mrs W. T. Parsiow, a in time of trouble Fire, Siclmess, Acci- dent, Death, Hail, Windstorm, Bur- giary, Holdup, etc. You can get protection against loss from each or all of these from A. J, LOCK, DRYDEN, Ontario. fon F OOREsENTING - RABIN FiRa WIPES. CANADA } THE members of Golden Star Lodge A.F. & A.M, held a most delightful social evening in the the undersigned untill January 23%, ~ Distribution of Low Prizes, 'ince on Iriday evening, at eight school-room and also took the form of a Church Social. A good number of par- ents & friends were present. The children gave a short program, uwder the direction of Miss Elsie Rowe and Mrs Jack Wright kind- ly giving a solo, with Miss Rowe as accompanist. At the request of Rev. E. Jacques, Archie Wright acted 2s Chairman during the. entertain- ment, At the close of which Mr Jacques proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Rowe for her kindness in getting up the programme and to Mrs Jack Wright for singing. The Annual Congregational Meeting then followed for the purpose of receiving the reports for the past year. Rev Jacques presided. 4 On the election of officers for 1928, Bert Rhind was re-appointed Rector's Warden and after several ominations for People's Warden Eric Rhind was elected by accla- mation. The following were chosen as Vestrymen® . Messrs L. Little, C. W Rhixd, W J Armstrong, Arthur Wright, Frome Johnson, Harold Wright. The Auditor elected was Mrs C. W Rhind. G Deacon J.P., was asked to act as Vestry Clerk, which he consented to do. Archie Wright was nominated as deleg- ate to Synod, with E Rhind as { substitute. Mr L. Little very kindly offered to supply the fuel for heating the Chucrh, which offer was grate- fully accepted. Archie Wright then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Jacques for his work amongst them during the past i year which he suitably acknowl- edged. A discussion followed as to the best way to augment the Church funds of which there was a difficulty and one of the ladies offered to take round a subscrip- tion list (which had met with ready response). The distribution of prizes then took place, after which a dainty Innch was -served by the ladies, and the meeting closed with the benediction. Rov. E. Jacques spent Saturday 'cernoon in Dryden. During his t in Wabigoon he was the guest of Mr and Mrs Archie Wright. Miss Beth Robinson has return- ed to Dryden to resume her studies at High School. K. Johnson is convalecing at his home here, after his serious illness, The Post Office has now chang- ed hands and the business is be- ing carried on next door in charge. of Archie Wright. «" Annual Congregational Meeting: The Annual Congregational Meeting of the Oxdrift United Church was held January 10th, in the Community Hall. A fair attendance was out and a good report was given from cach of the organizations in con- nection with the church work. We are looking forward to a still bet- ter year for 1298. The officers for the different organizations are :-- Board of Stewards--Messrs W. Jones, R J Pollard, Jno Adams, T J Latimer, A Henderson. Ladies Aid-- Pres., Mrs T Ii Lewis, Vice-Pres.,, Mrs W Jones, Sec., Mrs R J Pollard, Treas., Mrs W Jackson. Sunday School--Supt., Mrs T J Latimer, Assist. Supt., R. J Pol- 'ard, Sec.-Treas., Miss M Latimer *ibrarian, Miss Mabel Skene. Teachers' Bible Class--Rev. H. A. Rivers. ! Sr.; Girls--Mrs Wm. Jones. St. Bovs--Miss H. Mawhiney. I Girls & Boys--Miss E. Latither. : : Jr. Girls and Boys--Mrs R Boyd. u % ORE b= % The Dryden Lumber Company are busy erecting Oxdrift's new Post Ofiice which will change over from Mr M J Crosier to Mr Robt. Latimer this week. of WABIGOON--St. John's Sun- Friday eveningv: 'ay School prize distribution took : | The affair was open to all Mason - 1 ir wives and each memberjo clock in the smitted to invite a guest . The Hall was well filled Committee in charge had ed plenty of entertainment