¥ " » er n Ob. rh e Dryde init TE Stem nr ty ---- E---- a VOL. IX DRYDEN, Ontario, October 10th, 1931. "The Phantom Squadron" (by RAOUL DE BOURLAIS) Chapter I. Introducing Dick Howa:d "What a rotten shot" The speak- er, a handsome youth of about twenty, leaned on his mashie and glooily watched the golf ball flying through space. Dick Howard, of the British Secret Service was a typical Saxon, with fair curly hair, blue eyes and clean "Guess I was thinking too much a1- bout war, with United States and England ready at ahy minute, to tear at each other's throats, one can't expect to make a good shot at golf, or anything else." What's the latest news, Dick?" asked a voice behind him. Turn. ing around, Dick saw a stout, mid- dle aged man in riding breeches and who carried a riding crop in his hand, 2 "Good morning, squire," said Dick "Nothing much, except that United States refuses to recognize Britain as mistress of the seas. Of course, public hatred is growing in both countries, from jealousy if nothing else." Just then a boy came running up, «Telegram for Dick Howard" he cried and passed a telegram to Dick. After tipping the boy, Dick tore open the envlope, As he read it, his face became serious. "Not bad news, I hope" said Squire Thornton. . "Come to my house and we will read it over." said Dick. Dick and the: Squire walked across the Ever- sley Park golf links and entered Dick's home. Dick immediately led the way to his room Receiving the telegram from Dick the Squire read it. It stated that Colonel Lockhart, the noted invent. or had disappeared on his way from Melbourn to British Guinea. Moreover, valuable papers contain- ing plang of the wonderful Radio, Ray gun had disappeared with him. The message requested Dick to re- port at headquarters as s:on as possible. "Guess Ill have to go," said Dick, "I suppose they will make me chase the beggar." "Well I hope you find him," re- plied the Squire sincerely. "By the way, if war is declared, I wond- er if the Yanks will bomb us here at Winchmore Hill, as we are actu- ally within the outskirts of London, and they'll certainly bomb London." "Not getting chicken hearted al- ready, are you Squire?" laughed Dick. "Oh, no," returned the Squire; "But I'm thinking of my wife." "I don't expect they'll trouble to come this far, anyway' said Dick, "Well, I'll have to go mow, the train leaves in ten minutes. Coming to the station?" "Yes," came the answer, so they both walked out of the house to- wards the station. They arrived there just as the train was coming in, "Well s'long Squire," said Dick as he got on, I'll send you the latest news while I'm on the job." (Cont'd. on page two) cut features. : Council Meeting No important business was before the Council at the regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday evening. The usual] routine of business was quickly dealt with and accounts to the amount of $6,846.91 were pas- sed for payment on the motion of Councillors Wright and Pitt. A communication was read from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canad- ian Legion, B.E.S.LL protesting a- {gainst the appointment of a Town ;Electrican who was not an ex-Serv- i i ice man. The Clerk, at the sugges- j tion of Councillor Proudfoot was in- Istructed to =zdvise the Auxiliary that the Electrician had been engag- ied for a period of three months and {until that time was up, it would not 4 be possible to take any action. The meeting then adjourned, 'Kenora Teachers' Institute, Con- ivention in Dryden-- i The Kenora Teachers Institute is jholding its Convention in the Dry- *den' Public School on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 15, 16 and 17th. On the Thursday ,evening there wil] be a Public Meeting in the Pulp Mill Hall at 8:15 p.m, to which everyone in the community is invited. Professor F. W. Clark, of the Manitoba. Univers- ity will give an address, the subject "A Day in Rome in the time of Nero," There will also be several musica] numbers by local talent. Hallowe'en Tea-- Za | The Junior Ladies Aid will hold ia Hallowe'en Tea in the United (Church Hall, next to the Church, 'on Friday October 24th, from 3 to ' ;6 p.m. Silver collection. Attention, Yonag Locals Authors. wy Myr and Mrs J, N. Daiter and baby son Harvey, were visitors to Winnipeg last week. Stt-------- Bruno Peterson has returned to 'resume' his studies at Manitoba Uni- versity, after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B, C. Peterson, By request, beginning this week, we will devote a column for the use of budding authors, so if you have ever had a yen to write =a story, and really see it printed, now is your chance. School Field Day Results Standing Broad--E. Wice, C. Stan- field, E. Silver, Record 8'8" Running Broad --Silver, Stanfield Gammon. Record 1711" Hop Step & Jump--Silver, Stans- field, Cole. Record 84'4' The first story we publish entitled 'The Phantom Squadron' appears in another column, and will be publish- ed weekly, and is written by a stud- Miss |F. Mettan hag arrived from Egnland and is the guest of her sister Mrs S. V. Rigbey ent at the Dryden Continuation 2 -- School. Short yarns are best for] Miss' Wanda Weeks spent the publication, so that the complete week-end in Fort William, story may appear in one issue. Fol- Jow this one up, through it'is very interesting, and send your contribu- tion for the column to the Observer Office. MRS J. W. RIDD, MOTHER OF ' MRS H, A. RIVERS DIES IN WINNIPEG cmc Mrs Elizabeth Anne Ridd, wife of " : Rev. J. W. Ridd, pioneer diving of At the home of Miss A. Larson ip. ypited Church, who retired a on Wednesday evening a delightful year-and-a-half ago, after 40 years miscellaneous shower was held in in the ministry, died suddenly at 1.80 honor of a recent bride, Mrs 8. 0 o'clock yesterday afternoon, as the Swanson (nee Astrid Edgren) vali 3 oot, dlshale. To the strains of Lohengren's po ne. officer and life member of wedding march, played my Miss {10 Womens Missionary Service of Jeanette Reid, the company of guess iy, United Church, Mrs Ridd had oroceeded in pairs to the tastefully ..;., 'a leading part in all branches Miscellaneous Shower. ( Baseball Throw--=Silver, Stanfield McMonagle. Record 2506" Javelin Throw--P, Wright, Silver TORI mma. E. King, J. Wilson, 100 Yards--M. Blake, J, Wilson, B. Mercer 220 Yards--M. Blake, J. Wilson B, Mercer. 50 Yards--M. Blake, J. Wilson, R. Winters, E, King. Potato Race--J. Wilson, B. Blaka G, Vankoughnett. Hurdles--M. Blake, B. Mere-7, Sfreddo, Book Race-- L. Dean, J. Wilson, M. Blaka Runn'ng High--J> Wilson, G. Vaa- koughnett. E Mercer: Open Eventg Cole. Record 1266" .______ == lp % oa 100 Yards--Gammon, Cole, Silver]. Bicyele--J. Reid, R. Reid, J. 11 seconds. wl = LT 5 9 220 Yards--Ccle, Cammon, Silver. HOY --vovin Ay Toren 3, Deiwi 2 27 shoud : Th 3-Legged Race--J Wilson, Dean 440 Yards--Cole, Gammon, Doud.|D. Blake. Reid, R. Winters-M. iet. 1 min, 17 seconds. als Potato Race--Silver, Wice, Cole. Hurdles--Gammon, Silver, Wice, CALL AND SEE OUR FARM Sack--Gammon, Wice, Cole. Running High-- Silver, Stansfield, McMonagle, 4'8" * Pole Vault-- Silver, Wice, Gam- mon, 77" HOME LIGHTING PLANT, made by Fairbanks Morse Co,, Ltd, and sell for $285:00--- _ DINGWALL MOTORS, Ltd. . Open Events-- Bicycle--Gammon, Rigbey, Baker, 11 85. Relay--Form iv, Form iii, Form ii. 2 min, 35 seconds. Silver Star Chapter D?nce-- Silver Star Chapter, No 177, 0. ®¥, S., will hold a dance in the Mas. onic Hal] on Cectober 31. Mors details latem. Junior Boys decorated living-room, the bride and of churih activity. the hostess in the lead. Besides her husband, Mrs Ridd is The room was artistically draped survived by two daughters Mrs with pink and white streamers cul- _(Rev.) Harold A. Rivers of Holland minating in a large bel] at the ¢en- Man., and Mrs C. F Cadwell, of Gil- tre. On a table 'at the window yo hme and two sons, DN {Ridd, 200 Home Street, and J. E.| stood a massive wedding cake (over flowing with gifts). Topping this both on the Winnipeg High School cake stood a miniature bride and . 4 of groom. The guest of honor occupi-i ed a chair facing the cake, and ~. Thanks-- commenced the process of unloading to the accompainment of much.' laughter and merriment, Many love- * The Matron of the Red Cross Hospital, Miss Cunningham, ae- .Regular Meeting-- The Regular Monthly Meeting of 1 the Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- { adian Legion, B, E."S. L., will he held in the Central Hot:zl on Mon day," September 13th, at 8:00 bp. sharp. ; Sm. 1 Sale of Work-- Sa The W, A. of St Matthew's Church, will hold a Sale of Work in| the Eagle River Schoo] on Saturday October 18th at 8 p.m. St, Luke's W. A. Chicken Supper--- The Chicken Suppeer in the Par- ish Hall, given by the W. A. of St 'and the happy bride responded with and the Misses Larson, Gough, Ly Reks, Eis M. Gi Adair, Lewis Another series of Sermons by ronger, oulis an SPINE Rev. T. E McAllister on popular! knowledges with thanks, dona-} tions of vegetables from the following sources The School Fair, the Baptist and English' Churches and the Womans Aux- iliary of the English Church. ly and useful gifts were displayed, a word of thanks to each one. Aft- er partaking of a delicious supper, the entire company had a merry sing-song. The guests included the following Mrs 8. O Swanson, Mrs O. Trotter, Series on Bible Themes-- Bible Themes will be preached in! Messrs D, W Scott, Thos. Scott the Baptist Church, beginnnig Sun- and H. Wilde made the trip to Dy- day, October 19th. They are as Luke's on Thursday was a splendid success and attracted a very large crowd. Tables were well filled all! the while and the supper wag in-' deed an excellent one, © The pro- ceeds were most gratifying and Stall of Homemad, Candy in charge' of the Girls Guild was also well patronized. | . al : 4 'in the Parish Hall from 8 to 11 at the Childrens Masquerade, under "the watchful eyes of the First Dry- den Troop, C.G.G. Hallow E'En-- Ghosts will Glide and Witches Preliminary Announcemeut-- In Dryden United Church base- ment, Friday, November 7th, a Tea wil] be held from 3 to 6 o'clock, under the auspi es of Y the Senior Ladies Aid. Young Peoples Rally __ jescorted them to the villags where ;they were the Whistle on Thursday, October 80th,:Mr and Mrs Alfred Pitt. ment by the Highway on Sunday follows--October 19, "The Man With, ! : , the Secret Care"; 26th, Th, Wom. After going as far as possible by. re v.50 y car, the adventurers walked over 2D as Temptress; Noveuibay 2ra- i] the new road, which is not yet and His Troubles"; 9th." completed and were met bv Mr] The Men iii Seldom Go to McCracken on the other side, who}Church" 16th, "The Boaster', 23rd "The Self Made Fool"; 80th, "Who "guests of Mr and | 18 Your Master?"; December 7th, Smouldering ' Fires"; 14th, "The {Man With a Friendly Foe"; 21st, {"Man's First Question in the New Mrs L. F. Charter & baby daugh- Testament"; 28th, "The Woman ter have returned to their home in Wept For the Wrong Thing." The 'West Orange, N. J, after visiting public is cordially invited to hear this series. Mrs McCracken at their new home, The first church parade of the CSET and GGT groups was held last Sunday evening at the PREV ENT PREV logs by ufficient ancial United Church. A splendid con- gregation greeted the young peo- 'ple. The C.GIT choir gave a spec- jal selection of music, The minist- venture, ted Certificates of Recognition to 'caLT Groups, and cups and pict- 'ures to the boys who attended camp this summer, New Society Formed-- A United Young People's Society Hon. President--Dr H, Morison; President--Miss Blakeston; Vice-president--Mr Joe Russell; Secretary--Miss F. Barker; Treasurer--Mr Egan Ray; McKinney, Froud asd Scott, 3 ers address was on "The Great Ad-%4 At the close of the serv-!%¥ ice Messrs Wilson and Pitt presen- i. has been formed to meet on Wed- | ynesday evenings at 8 p.m, The yg ONE POUND ROR cvs ams vi ivigioin bi 49C€ yOfficers elected for the season B§ HALF POUND for... ___. BERET were: . . Ess ] Chairman of Comuittees-- Messrs A Fresh Assortment of Best Grade Lowney's Chocola At A Special Price ix tes Ee ---- The Assortment Includes: -- --Maraschino Cherries, --~Covered Almonds, --Covered Dates, --Walnut Tops, ~--Cinnamon Sticks, #:J. Monty, Running Broad-- Turnbull, Peter- ? soh, Whiteley. Record 1473". H Standing Broad--Turnbull, White-! ley, Baker. Record 7'8", Hop, Step & Jump- "Whiteley, Peterson, Turnbull. Record $070". C. G. G. Masquerade Party-- The First Dryden Troop C. G, G. will held a Childrens Masquerade Party in the Parish Hall on Friday October 31. Watch for more de- tailed announcement, Running High-- Baker, Peterson, Turnbull. Record 417, Bageba]l Throw--Whiteley, Yawor- ski, Turnbull. Record 20%°8*. Pole Vault-- Yaworski, Whiteley, Peterson. Record 58", i 50 Yards -- Turnbull, Whiteley, . Baker. 220 Yards--Turnbull, Peterson, Bak- er. Record 3074/5. 440 Yards-- Turnbull, Peterson, Baker, Record 1 12' Sack Race--Whiteley, Yaworski Robinson Hurdles-- Baker, Turnbull, Peter- son. Pototo Race--Whiteley, Yowerski, Baker. : Javelin Throw-- Baker, Whiteley, Yaworske. Record 97°81|2". ww Cribg : Running High--Wigle, C, Wright, Robinson. Potato Race--C. Wright, Pronger, Lappage. : Pole Vault--. Wigle, Hop, Step .& Jump-- Wigle, Lap- page, C. Wright. . 3 Running Broad-- Wigle, Lappage, | - C. Wright, Standing Broad -- Lappage, Wright, Wigle. Senior Girls Standing. Broad--J'. Reid, E. Tayl-! or, J. Monty. Running Broad--J. Reid, B. Blake, : Taylor. Hop, Step & Jump--J. Reid, E. Taylor, B Blake. Soft Ball Throw--J Reid, J. Mon. ¢ C. Wright, Robinson, eo. E, % (ty, B Blake. Basket Bal] Throw--B. Blake, J. ; The Surest Way | to Fight | Hard Times od Specialized training is § the surest weapon against [J hard times. Employers do net dismiss skilled office help when business [5 is slack, for the reason that they cannot be easily replaced. i Train now so that you will be prepared for an offics posi- tion when the opportunity comes 'to you. Any temporary geli- denial will be repaid many times over by your additional ¢asning power. 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Raid E, Taylor. Open Events Bicycle--J. Reid, R. Reid, J. Wil- | son, : Relay--Form 1, Form 8, Form 2. Ome --Carame]s, --Creams, in different flavors, ete. ¥ E. Mercer, B, Mercer. ! Vankoughnett, R. Reid. 4 22% Basketball Throw--G Vankoughtiett, with Conizade KEN EDYE 8-Legged Race--J' Wilson, I, Dean Running Broad -- M, Blake, R Music Store Hi cin NOTICE-- A horse belonging to Mr Perry- man of Richan was left with me last Fall, and if the same is not called for within thirty days after date of this issue, I will sell same for cost of Keep. LEC GOUR, Dryden, Ont, B. Biake-J. Reid, RR. Winters-M] mms : : ALA, Blake, i ' « § CHARLES SINVER § Junior Girls § Licensed Avuetjonas® ] Standing Broad--G. Vankoughnett | © ew H E. Mercer, B, Mercer. : § ry 811, 4 i J §Call or write for appointments] Winters, J. Wilson, Hop, Step & Jump-- J. Wilson, I Softball Throw--- R. Winters, G. 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