¥ 7 y AH 4 A { A server VOL. IX DRYDEN, ONTARIO, = TRA x os + 7 mr ------------m re APRIL 17th, 1931. No. 16. | eee Announcements ges L 3 The Girl's Groups of the Unit- ed Church will make a bo: se-to- | house canvass, Saturday, May 9th, starting at 2 p.m., for the purpose of selling artificial car- | nations. Carnations may also be | obtained at the Church any time during the afternoon. * ® * The Grand Opening of the] Waldhof Community Hall wiil | be held on Friday, May Ist. A three act comedy will be pre- | sented by a splendid cast and following the play Russell's Ram- blers will play for a dance and | lunch will be served. Admission | prices are--Gents The, Iadies| 50c and chidren 15ec. » # # { Don't forget to leave April | 24th open for the United Church Choir concert. \a *® %* The regular meeting of the Dryden Branch, Canadian Ieg- jon, BES.L., will be held ¢n Sunday, April 19th, at 8:30 pm, at the Central Hotel. = %® * An importani meeticg of the Dryden Agricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall, Mon- day evening, April 20th, at 8 p.m. sharp. The regular meeting of St. Lukes Guild will be held at the home of Mrs. Winterbottom on Tuesday, April 21, at § o'clock. * * = A Whist Drive and Dance will | be held in the Town Hal on | Tuesday, April 21st at 8:30 pan. | under the auspices of the L.0O.B. A. Come and have a good time. ! Boy's Or- | Admission 30 cents, chestra. * The (.W. League will hold a tea and sale of fancy work at the home of Mrs Angelo Sfreddo Everylody welcome, %* * AY PA, = The will hold | held under the auspices of the | Social and Dance added arother | to their long list of t.iumphs of on the 23rd of April, at 3 p.m. | happy evenings. Quite {it.ingly, | tribute was paid to the admir- en able services rendered by the open night in the form of a | Box Social on April 29th, at 8 po. oh hour, prior to the main Everrioivi programme, the guests were left ' vl to find their own amusements, | which they abundantly dd in o'clock. Games and ecards. Ladies bring boxes. Welcome. * * The Household Bazaar, May 29nd, 3-p.m., in the Pulp Mill Hall under the auspices of the Ladies' * Church. "Something for every member of the family, an! something for every room in the house."' a later date. ---- -- 1st DRYDEN BOY SCOUTS & GUIDES On Thursday, Aprl 9th, a very enjoyable afternoon was spent by the Cubs in a hike to Sandy Beach. On Saturday afternoon the Scouts went for a tracking test. Ab Be.r.y and Eddie Alexander laid the trail and the rest of the troop fol lowed the trail quite cuccess- fully until they caught up with the leaders near Sandy Beach. The troop then made fires and 1eir art at cooking. Elev- ys passed their tra king, y and Tire-makink tests ompletes their tests as l-class scouts. On Tue:day, April 14th, at 8 pm. the Ist Dryden Company of Guid:s held a parents night at ther head- guarters and a varied and (n- joyable programme was given. Four Scouts were inves'ed as Tenderfoots. Great cred t is due to Mrs. Willard for the splendid way which she trained her com- pany. On April 25th, the Dis- triet Commissioner will arrive from Winnipeg to inspect the troops of Boy Scouts and to help form a Local Assceiation. Any person who is interested in Scouting is welcomed. Time and place of meeting will be an- nounced later. The proce ds from the Rummage Sale amount- ed to 108 dollars and 82 cents and expences were 16 dollus The remainder is in the hands | of Mr. J. E. Gibson for division | between the Scouts, Guides, Cubs | and Brownies. The Scoufs ard "Guides wish to express their | \v-anks to the troop committee for their splendid help. A. Kela. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wice wish to thank their friends for their kindness and sympathy shown to them in their recent sad bereavement. Whos at fault? Are you ready for such an emergency? Complete automobile insurance saféguards your drivi "INSURE NOW WITH = @ LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Skillen re- turned Sunday, after spending a short honeymoon in the West. # * * Mrs. P. J. Robertson, Ignace, was a visitor to Dryden Wed- nesday. . * Mrs. T. S. Scott, of Keewatin, was a guest of Mrs. I. BR. Muck- ey over the weekend. Paul Hansen was amo~g the visitors from Dyment Tuesday. * #® ® Mrs. Frank Russe!l has re- | turned to her home from the Hospital and is convales i g nicely after a recent serious operation. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid are visiting in Dryden for a few days enroute to Kenora after 2a honeymoon trip to Eastern Ont- ario. * * = Alfred Pitt was a visitor to Kenora Tuesday = * ® Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Holmes of Keewatin were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Clemp-on this week, returning home Tuesday. %® * * Mr. and Mrs. E. Pidgeon and son Lorraine have arrived to spent the summer in Wabigoon after wintering in the Southern States. w= LJ C. Jetmundson drove a car load of people from Dyment on Tuesday and reports the road from that village to* Dryden to * | be in fair condition. * * The fine weather over the weekend brought the first golf- ers out and Sunday saw several enthusiasts out on the curse for the first game of the seasoq. #* * * The misses Helen and Nelson spent their Easter vac - tions with their sister Carl", 'n Winnipeg returning home Sunday evening last. WINKIE EDGAR | LEAVES FOR PORT ARTHUR Miss Winkie Edgar leaves next week for Port Arthur to enter in training at the General Hos- pital in that city. Miss Edgar has been the honoured guest at several parties during the past week. In her honour, Miss Len- ore McRae entertained at a de- lightful bridge party last Tues- "day evening. Mrs. Palmer Wood was hostess to a large party of cil the younger set on Friday evening, when Winkie was the guest of honour and on Wednesday evening, over fifty young people were delightfully entertained at the Cabin, the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hum- J. E. GIBSON, Agent phreys, when a farewell party was held ; | Details will follow at | | | 1 Aid of the United] | | Legion, British Empire Service The evening proved} | one continual round of en oy-| | ment, and incidentally the Leg- LEGION SOCIAL AND DANCE The Mill Hall was comfort- ably crowded on Thursday night, April 9th, when jrst about 200 persons attended the celebration of the fourteenth anniversary of the - battle of Vimy Ridge, a historical and glorious event in the renown of the Canadian troops, and wag' Dryden Branch of the Canadian League. jon in their presentation of a in the course of the evening a Entertainment Committee and its chairman, Mr. Syd Pa tlett. various ways. Cards being the chief source, rummy, bridge and even poker being indulged in. Chewing the rag socially, was guite an attraction. The vocal music lovers of Dry- den certainly enjoyed te beau- tiful voices and songs of the concert party. Mrs I. J. Me- Pherson, Miss F' Savoie and Mr. A. Berrey. The warm apjlauce that each artist received showed the high appreciation of an en- thusiastic audience. All who heard them are anxious to hear them again, and the unfortunate ones who missed them are living in hopes of expectancy. Mrs. J. FE. Gibson enriched the success of the concert party by her ability as an accompanist. A musical critic, the genuine art- icle, was heard to remark "that it was all too brief, time should have heen allowed for encores, and that it was the best he had heard for some years.' (Called upon for an address, Mr. Alfred Pitt readily complied with the request of the Pre=i- dent of the Legion, Mr. J. Win- terbottom. Mr. Pitt needs no introduction to the "Observer" readers. At mr we = LSV.G. Ar.Clole, RSS. ® DNeely, LSS] F Enedys ! . BIRTHS At Dryden Red Cross Hospital on April 5th, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Stanley Marks of Dry- den, a daughter. At Oxdrift, Ont., on April 6th, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stephenson, a daughter. At Dryden Red Cross Hospital on April Tth, 1931, to Mr, and Mrs. C. F. Challacombe of Dry- 'den, a daughter. At 'Wabigoon, Ont., on April 10th, 1931, to Mr. and Mis. Joseph Ambridge, a daug.ter. At Dryden Red Cross Hos_ital on April 10th, 1931, to Dr. znd Mrs. H. J. Watt of Dryden, a son. (At Dryden, Ont., on April 11, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Skene, a daughter. (Stillborn.) At Vermilion Bay, Cnt, on aia 14th, 1931, to Mr. and rs. R. H. Taylor, a darghter. L.O.O.F. Skillen - McBougall A wedding of much interest was solemnized in Notre Dame Church, at Lorette, Man., on Wednesday, April 8th. when Virginie. youngest daughter of MrsdV. McDougall of Lore.te. became the bride of John L. Skillen of Dryden. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs M. J. Skillen, of a illiam. Rev. Father J. : I. ;brother of the d. the ceremony. The bride was becommngly | attired in a French beige gown | with hat, gloves and shoes in| matching tones. Her coat was of a darker shade with fur | trimming. The bride carried a shower bouquet of roses on two | shades of pink and she was| attended by her sister, Mss! Alexina McDougall, who wore a | rose frock with sand trimming and hat and shoes of sand. The bridesmaid also earried a bou- quet of roses. The groom was supported by | his brother, Vincent Skillen of Fort William. INSTALLATION OF | OFFICERS | On Monday night, Apr'l 13th, | Dryden Lodge, No. 417, LO.O.F.. | héld their installation of of ers for the coming ter t fiz- | m. On| occasion D.D.GM. A Me-| in, f Kenora, assisted by : Board also of Kenora, and 'Holmes of Keewatin | cde down and installed the] following officers JP.G. A.| 'MeCallum, N.G. F. Russell, V.G. M. Spicer, Rec.-Sec. F. Whiteley. Fin.-See. (. R. Hamilton, Treas- urer A. J. Clempon, Warden J. Turnbull, Conductor A. Euchan- an, J.G. W. BE. Neely, 0.G. B. it~ RSN.G. Jas. McFadyen, 8. NG. "E-Tustain, RS.V.G. T. Chaplain H. J. Adair. After the intallat'on, which was carried out in a very able and impressive manner, the D.- D.G. M. in a few well chosen| any time, any place, on any sub- ject, Mr. Pitt can always be re- lied upon to 'fill the bill,"" and on this occasion the expectations did not fall short. A lively vein | of wit and humour ran th.ough the address. Commencing, the! speaker, in the best radio an-| nouncer's style, gravely iatro-| duced himself to the audience,' and then switching to the seri- ous side defty outlined the ""Aims and Objects of the Leg- jon. in which he trusted. he may | be allowed to assist in the good work. The speech was marked by the grasp the speaker had on the ex-service man's require- ments, of the work the Legion had done, and what it hoped to do. In highly _eomplimentry | * terms he spoke of the Women's © Auxiliary, and his references to the excellence of the work of that branch. past, present and future, and to the capabilities of its President, Mrs. J. Gordon, brought forth well merited ap- plause. In the art of story tell- ing, Mr. Pitt is not lacking. His were good, and well tcld. 1 2~| That of the 'butcher boy, and dressing a chicken on three dol- lars a week,"' coming over the] radio would probably have caus- ed local disturbance, anyhow, in the hall it produced spontaneous laughter. The entire speech was worthy of a coast to coast hook- up. An interesting feature was the presentation of badges by the President, to the newly elec- ted = honorary members, Dr. Dingwall, H. H. Humphreys, A. Pitt and Magistrate Pronger, the last named being una oid- ably absent absent but was re- presented by proxy. Mr. J. W. Fowlie was a recipient before coing to the West. In a few well chosen words the Pres'dent made the presentation. Each of the recipients made sui'able acknowledgements, but all were at a loss to understand why the honour was conferred upon them. The honour is the Leg- ions. a For King and Empire, true| patriotism, citizenship and to foster loyalty among the public, education in the principals of words presented jewels to the following members: JPG. A McCallum, PDDGM. H. J Adair and P.D.D.GM. D. R=id. We next had the pleasure of listening to a very interesting and illuminating address-by D.- DGM. A. MecMeekin, who out- lined very briefly some of the high lights in the origin and develoyment of Oddfel'owship| from its commencement in Eng- land in 1745 them on to 1819 when John Wildey, along with four other members started the first Oddfellows lodge in Unitd States, down to the pre- sent time when there are Odd- fellows lodges in practically every eountry of the world znd a membership of several miil- 3 ihe ions. P.G. Bro. Holmes and. PG. Bro. Board then spoke a few | words after which lunch was] served bringing to a cloe a | very enjoyable evening. duty, and unstinted public ser- viee, are some of the qualifica- tions honary membership em-| braces In the seeletion of men of that type the Legion is not | | mistaken. gt | The supper was joted a great | success. So ample was the sup- ply of eats that the left over cakes were auctioneered by the President, a goodly ' sum being netted. The supper was pro- fided and served by the Wom- en's Auxiliary. Mrs. T. S. Scott, of Keewatin, district organizer of the Ladie's Auxiliary to the Canadian Leg- ien was an honored guest. A very enjoyable dance fol- lowed, and the large crowd spent several hours tripping the light fantastic to the charming music supplied by the splendid orchestra, the Russel Ramblers. The prize winners in the dance were: Mrs. D. Reid, Mis A. Binda, Mrs. Sarvis, Mr. H. Ho- with, Mr. L. Beeston, and Mr. F. Aaron. Many thanks aTe diie the con- tributing artists and Mr. J. S. ~brauch Just one year ago. d ! | Following the eeremosy al wedding reception was held at| the bride's home and attended | by a large number of relatives and friends of the newly mar-| ried couple. After a short honey- moon spent in the West, Mr. and Mrs. Skillen left for Dry- den where they will reside. AUXILIARY TO | CANADIAN LEGION | MEETING The regular meeting of the| Ladies' Auxiliary to the Cana- dian Legion, BES.L., held Mon- day evening was doubly interest- ing because of the presence of the Distriet Organizer, Mrs. T. S. Scott, of Keewatin and the fact that the Auxiliary was ceebrating its first anniversary. | Mrs. Scott having organized this There was 4 -spiendid stiend- ence at the meeiing hich was held in the Central Hotei and following the completion of the regular business, a most pleas- ant social time was en oyed. Mrs Seotit delighted the mem- hers with two solos and Mis. Frownhill renderad two cuter- taining numbers while Mra. Clinker and Mrs. A, Hewitsen gave clever recitations. (om- munity singing was enjoved and with the serving of refreshments the huge birthday cake, made by Mrs. Hersley with a miniature Eritish bulldog and one candle te mark the first birthday of the first birthday of the Awuxil ary, was cut. Mrs. Scott was delighted with the splendid progress the Aux- iliary has made and assured the members that the work that had been accomplished was the most noteworthy of any bra'.ch she had visited. FOR SALE 38 BUNDLES OF | Hay, $1400 Ton. Apply J. | 'Winterbottom. FUNERAL OF LITTLE HAZEL WICE The funeral of Hazel Loretta - Thelma, aged eight months and two days, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wiee, took place at two o'clock Sunday, April 12th, 1931, from the fam- ily residence. The service was conducted by Mr. Johnson, as- sisted by Mr. York, represent atives of the International Bible Students Association of Winni- peg. Mr. Johnson gave a dis- course on the subject of the resurrection of the dead. He showed from the Scriptures that death passed upon all men as a result of the fall of our first parents in the garden of Eden, also that the ransom pr.ce was paid by our Lord Jesus at his death, and thus brought about the resurrection of the dead. which will take place when Christ's Kingdom is fully estab- lished on this earth. He also showed that this Kingdom will soon be in full power according | to the prophecies of the Bible. After the service the body was conveyed to the Dryden (Cemetary for burial. Our Little Darling now is sleeping, For ever free from pain, Waiting for the promized resurrection, When she'll return to us again. THE GHOST BIRD Bedworth school house was the scene, Monday evening, April 13th, of a large assembly | of expectant and happly people, come to view the much discuss- ed mystery comedy "The Ghost Bird." (Choek-full of thrills and shi- vers, and shrieks of delight, the play was received with gracious response by an appreciative audience. Mystery and much anxiety centered round the not- oiyous killer, wanted dead or alive either in Sing Sing or Tim- buctoo, and commonly referred to as the '"Vulture."" But, un- fortunately Mr. Vulture proved very elusive till well on toward the end of the play, when he was cleverly discovered and borught to justiee by a modern and witty Sherlock Holmes. Comedy was supplied by the antics of 'ze French maid' and the amateur finger print expert, who, incidently filled the posi- tion of butler. The happy young lovers were recnited; the villian wiped out of existance; and the lady of the household's wrongs righted, as they should be, at the con- clusion of the play. Tn less time than it takes to tell the temporary stage was taken down, benches removed and the floor prepared for the dance The crowd increased and no sooner had the orchestra tuned-up than the hall was packed with merfy couples, all keen, and eager for much jollis fication. At midnight supper was Servs ed and dancing continued until (Continued on Page 4) mr And Now A full Golf Clubs BALLS 5 1 Fore 3) ¢'Chieftan ""'Birdie"' Kroflite TEES -- BAGS -- Wilson, who generously cave | the use of the hall free. 4 4 | ! 13 a teed for 108 holes, tbe Ee (AES CED (AED (ED (EIR (EE EDO GD Golf! range by Gibson OF FIFE, SCOTLAND The Home of better Golf Clubs DRIVERS AND BRASSIES In Hickory or Steel Shafted Models IRONS In Rustless Steel or Chromic Plate 3 for $1.00 45¢ Guaran- T5¢ SHAFTS -- ETC. Dryden Pharmacy Litd. Ppp pnp --------------------r SET __E JU