The Dryden Observer re BO... RESO - SL AS. AE. ie a --_ . VOL. VIIL DRYDEN, Ontarie, August 17th, 1928 No. 7 pe -- : -- A Meeting Wiih Ramsay MacDonald (Special to the Observer) KENORA, August 15.--A little group appeared coming down the hill to where we stood waiting on tha dock. As they came out among the trees we recognised the three notable men form. ing the group. Here was the Hon, Peter Heenan engaged in eonversation with Ramsay MacDonald himself, and with them the host, the well known Ralph Connor, at whose summer resi- dence on the Lake of the Woods the former British Premier was an honour- ed guest, Each of them, in different ways, had lifted himself from compara tive obscurity to almost world-promin- ence. And no man can say that they have even yet reached the limit of possible achievement, We were consci- ous of a little thrill at the meeting. Ramsay 'MacDonald is about the same héight as Mr Heenan. But the slight stoop to his shoulders and his reflective manner form a contrast to the alert almost aggressive figure of Canada's Minister of Labour, vet they bear a curious resemblance to each other. The outline of the head, the aquiline nose, the strongly-marked eyebrows, are characteristic of both, Upon both has the mantel of leader- ship descended in seeking alleviation for the lot of those who are moze or less handicapped by circumstances in the struggle for a livelihood. After discussing arrangements inf regard to their meeting at Winnipeg in the next two or three days, Mr Heenan suggested "Now, Mr Observer, if you have gny questions for Mr Mac- Donald, here is your opportunity," "What would you like me to say?" asked Mr MacDonald. "What class of people does your paper reach?" 1 tried to give him a hasty outline of the conditions around Dryden and Oxdrift, where distinguished visitors are rare, and the isolation of pioneer life is still to be felt. For a moment his eyes held a far- away look, Expressive eyes that can best be described as deep. Then they flashed as he uttered the message to an audience that was unseen, except as in a vision: "Tell them," he said, "that the won- derful progress I observed on the way here since my last visit to Canada, is wonderful. That to them and their patience and industry that progress is mostly due, The lonely settlers are the foundation of a country's growth, and the future of this great country rests with them." As he stepped into the boat, his natural courtesy compelled him to add, "I'm sorry my time is so short for vour purpose. But in spite of the wonder achieved by Canada, the day is still but twenty-four hours in length, and I am due in Winnipeg this even- ing" With a smiling goodbye and a wave of his hand he was off to get ready for the mext stage of his visit to Canada. & ee EXAMINATION RESULTS Final Results of Lower School Exami- nation in Departmental Subjects. RE. The following pupils have been grant- ed certificates in all departmental sub- jects, either on the recommendation of ithe teacher or by having written the : final departmental exams, And? Form I -- Mildred Dean, Arthur Doudiet, Charles Gammon, Edwin Hal- derson, Elsie Hunter, Olive Lewis, Jeanette Reid, Roma Spears, Lenore Stefaniuk, Patricia White, Frank Whit ley, Elmer Wice, Alice Wilkinson, Kathleen Wilkinson. Form II.--Francis Foulis, Lenore MacCrea, Hazel McGoggy, Irma Mil- anese, Nona Reany, Hazel Wilson, Ronald Whiteley, Edith Lewis. The following have received certifi- cattes in all subjects except those in- dicated after the name, Those whose names are market with an astensk did not take advontege of the oppor- tunity to re-write the subjects on which they we:e not recommended. Form I -- Hugh Barber, Can, Hisi., Botany; Ab Perrey, Can. Hist.; Edna Halderson, Can, Hist; *Gordon Mack- ey, Botany; *Ruty McTavish, Botany; *Ray McTavish, Boiany; Minnie Reid, Can. Hist; Julius Volkmar, Can Hist, Form IIL--*Ev:lyn Adair, Latin; Elmer Silver, Latin; Giadys Noble, Physiography, Arith.; *Duncan Mere- er, Physiography; Clara McMonegal, Physiography; Winkie Edgar, Can. Hist,, Physiography; Robert Berrey, Latin, -- Ce TREES Announcement Mr and Mrs Frank Russell announce the marriage of their only daughter, Ella Waugh, to Mr Morris Spicer of Dryden, to take place at the United Church, on Saturday, August 25th, 1928 at 12 o'clock, to be followed by a reception at the residence of the brides parents. EE -- Chautauqua propgrammes began on Wednesday evening and the tent was crowded to capacity, The initial per- formance was a play "The Bubble" and the splendid acting and the pleas- ing theme of the play delighted the entire audience, The committee was indeed gratified with the huge crowd that attended and each of the follow- ing programmes have been equally as popular, and brought out the same large audience, A pleasing incident of the first evening's programme was the presentation of a bouquet to Miss Marshall, 3 member of the cast of "The Bubble," who was the Chautau- qua superintendgnt here last year. Miss Lewis, the present superintend- ant is to be congratulated on the splendid suceess she has made of this year's Chautauqua in Dryden, Don't try to pass other cars unless there is your own traffic fine ahead fu-1-13 'COURTESY COMMON SENSE Highway Safety Committee The HON. GEO. S. HENRY, Chairman. 38 Death of Mrs J. D. Aaron. THE whole community was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs J. D. Aaron who died very suddenly on Wednes- day evening. It appears that Mr Aaron had been out during the even- ing and upon returning home an hour or so before midnight, he found his wife sitting in a chair where she had been reading a newspaper. Assum- ing that she had fallen asleep, Mr Aaron endeavoured to awaken her, only to find that she had passed away. Mrs Aaron had been in very poor health for several months, but her condition was not thought to be so serious, and her death was indeed a shock to the family. The Aaron's are pioneer residents of Wabigoon and have only lived in Dryden for a few months. However Mrs Aaron leaves a wide cirlee of friends in Dryden to mourn her death, Mrs Aaron had always taken a prom- inent part in all affairs in Wabigocn, her home there was always open to Record Crowd Attends Splendid THURSDAY of last week was a big night at Waldhof, where hospitality is never lacking and enjoyable evenings are the recognised thing, The oceca- sion, of course, was a community wel- come to Hon Peter and Mrs Heenan, who are spending the short interval in which they are relieved from perssure of public affairs at Ottawa, among the people who have stood by them throu' every eventuality since they emerg- ed into the limelight of politics. Mr Heenan had spent the day seeing the country between Oxdrift, and Waldhof. To prove his right to the word "Labor" coupled with his official title, he more or less rashly started in to assist in pitching hay until relieved by F. T. Brignall who tactfully manag- ed to transfer the hay fork to more practised hands. i Waldhof was reached about eight in the evening, to find 2 great number of people already assembled, although work on the farm is particularly heavy at this season, P_ J. Schoonenberg took the chair and expressed the pleas. visitors from Dryden, She was noted for her hospitality and pleasant man- ner and her death is felt very deeply by all, and much sympathy is extended to her husband and only son, Fred. She was a member of Silver Star Chapter, No. 177, .E.S., and the memb- ers of this Chapter will have charge of part of the funeral service, which will be held from St. Luke's Church on Saturday Afternoon, at 2:00 p,m. Interment will take place at Dryden Cemetery. Word has reached Dryden of the death of Mrs Cova, which occurred at Gravenhurst this week. Mr Cova was section foreman here for several years and the family now reside at Hodge, near Kenora. On Wednesday, Mrs Quirk received =z message telling of the death of her daughter, Sarah, Mrs Frank Warren, of Moose Jaw, which occurred Tuesday night. Having spent most of her girlhood in Dryden, Mrs Warren was very well known here and her many friends are grieved to hear of her death. It was just last summer that she visited her mother here in apparent good health, but ever since an opera- tion she underwent this spring, her health has failed rapidly. She was only thirty-four years old, and besides her husband leaves two sons, Ray, aged 14 and Leslie, aged 8, The heart- felt sympathy of all is extended io the bereaved relatives in Moose Jaw, and Dryden. a TENT MEETING SUNDAY EVENING, 8.30 Everybody is welcome to the old time Song Service. Come along and sing the olf favori- tes. Music by special orches- tra, and we hope to have some soloists On Tuesday evening, Miss Ella Russell was the honoured guest at a linen shower at the home of Miss Marjorie Taylor. A large number of Miss Russel's girl friends were present and 3 most delightful ing was enjoyed. even In honour of Miss Marjorie Adams whose marriage to Mr Hughie Hill takes place on August 22nd, Mrs F. Foulis was hostess at a delightful shower on Monday evening. There were about thirty present and a pleas- ant evening was spent, cards forming the main entertainment. Deliciou refreshments were served Adams was 3 the Jecisinn a of a host of Hise party was held degarde Anderson Minnitaki on Saturday s Anderson is leaving for tly and during the evening presented her with a hat and music passed a pleas fi box. Games ure they all felt in bidding welcome to Mr and Mrs Heenan. It was a tribute to the character of the man who rep- resented them in the Government of Canada that he &ould still find time to visit a community so small as their own and spend the evening with them as in the old days when he was an whe member of the Provincial |i house, They could be proud to think that although Mr Heenan now held one of the highest offices in the Dominion, he still remembered his old friends and kept in as close touch with them as ever. This, the chairman thought, was evidence of the good sense they had used in selecting him to represent them, and hoped the condition would continue for many years. In reply, Hon. Mr Heenan recalled the many kind experiences associated with this district and its people. He would not make and speech, because he could sce they were all there to enjoy themselves, and as guests Mrs Heenan and himself were more than willing to join in their social doings, The Whiteley orchestra got busy, the centre of the hall was quickly cleared. and in no time the dance was in prog- ress. The cars kept coming until the ground surrounding the hall was pack- ed on all sides, and the big community hall was all needed to accommodate them_ Since the recent alterations to the building, the. addition of two pew wings, kitchen and outerooms, Waldhof now has 2 hall that is af, DON'T MISS THIS 1 A United Church Box Social will Pine Grove be Beld 2 at Come --THE-- White Lunch ANNOUNCING: INSTALLATION OF A " UP-TO-DATE FRIGEDAIRE FREEZING PLANT. And the Sale of the very delicious PALM ICE CREAM In the following flavours: Maple \ Buttersco tch, Ramona, trawberry, Vanilla. 7 F a Try our-- S, SUNDAES, FANCY DISHES. we serve short lunches at all hours. --THE-- White Lunch H. MONTY, Proprietor = spending 2 short holiday parents, Mr and Mrs J. McFadyen. guests Mrs Morison's siters, Mrs A. J O'Neil, Mrs Della O'Neil and Miss Ada O'Neill, all of Winnipeg. NORTH BAY, followed, parich priest of Verner, were drowned, according here, ered, body of the other. Waldhof Entertains Hon. P. Heenan Function in Big Community Hall credit to the community, and its energetic people. It easily holds its popularity, and the bigger it grorws the more people want to come. Refreshments were served at mid- night, and fortunately in such gener- ous quantity that everybody was able to get a share. Mr and Mrs Heenan, as usual, seemed glad to Le able to relax and enjoy the proceedings as much as anybody, On all sides there were evidence oi the progress znd prosperity of the district, for there were visitors from every point in the district, crops that are seen on every hand, that soon will be ready for garnering, keep the people bright and cheerful, give promise of many good times ahead. The big and In all this Waldhof marches n step with its neighbours, and does its part to get ahead, --_-------- eee SUNDAY MORNING AT 11 AM Come to the Baptist Church and hear MISS ANNIE MUNROE, R.N, of India, Miss Munroe is returning to her work in India. YOU ARE WELCOME! Mr James Brebner, who was on his way home to Aberdeen, after visiting in Western Canada, stopped of gat Dryden to spend a couple of days with his nephew, Dr. H. Morison. Mrs Wm, Hambleton, of Kenor; is with her J. P. Eamgey, M.P.P, arrived in Dryden veterday from Kenora, Lome Whiting had ihe misicr.une to Lav: his hand badly crushed a t the mill, Thursday morning. Dr and Mrs Morrison have as their mother and A number of the girl friends of Miss Ella Russell gathered at the home of Mrs Harry Gammon on Thursday afternoon, and presented Ella with a desk and chair. dainty refreshments and a pleasant hour was enjoyed, Mrs Gammon rerved PRIEST AND FOUR FRIENDS VICTIMS, SIXTH RESCUED Aug. 16 --Forced to leap into the waters of Lake Lavigne, near Verner, Ont., when their gasoline aunch caught fire and an explosion five persons, including a _to information reaching sixth occupant of the launch suec- ceeded in swimming to safety. Four of the bodies have been recov- Search is continuing for the 3 Personal. Dr J. R. Montieth spent the week- end in Winnipeg, Miss Vera Chesterman, of Port Arthur, is the guest of Mrs Oliver, Miss Winkie Edgar has returnel, after a two weeks' vacation in Ignace. visitor to Dryden this week. J. Hortorf left Monday to spend a holiday in Zelmer, Sask. Eric Oliver has left for Winnipeg, after spending a holiday with his par. ents, Mr and Mrs Wm, Oliver, We are glad to see Jim Oliphant around and convelascening nicely aft.r his recent operation in the local Red Cross Hospital, Miss Eileen McMahan, Port Arthar who has been visiting her grandpar- ents Mr and Mrs Rodtka, spent the weekend in Kenora, the guest of Br and Mrs C, Kelley. Mrs Baldwin and son and daugh (cx have returned to Winnipeg afior spending an extended holiday in Div. den, the guests of Mr and Mrs W. I. Maunsell. Dr. O. G. Snyder, Kenora, was a visitor to Dryden this week. George Gough, has left to spend a two weeks' holiday in Fort William, Chas A. Taylor of New Westminis:. er, B. C, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Ben Blair. Rev, J. W, and Mrs Ridd, of Elm Creek, Manitoba, are the gues's of Rev and Mrs H, A. Rivers. Mr and Mrs Alan Durance spent the week-end at the Lake of the Woods. Mrs P, Klementick and son ars away on a visit to Keewatin. Miss Jessie Noble has returned to Winnipeg. Miss Mildred McGonegal is spending a holiday in Kenora. Mrs Wm Parr, of Keewatin is spend- ing a week with her parents, Mr and Ms Dawkins. Mrs M. S. Campbell spent the week- end in Winnipeg. George Wigle is back in town once more, Mrs Hugh Barllett and daughter of Winnipeg are the guests of Mr and Mrs James McFadyen, Mr ond Mrs Wm. Turnbull of Fort William, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Hatch for the past week. Verne Campbell spent the weekend in Winnipeg visiting Bruce and 0O'Neil ca i S. W. RAY Broker 2 Stocks Bought on Margin. Represented on Standard Stock and Mining Exchange, Toronto, EE -------- \ S. W. 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