i yg ; in their mouths, but still, they i : ~ ! a { a aye agp mp yp ae | FESS (SI 0 S00 SD SH 0 SE) TP) > 0 SO --(3 | COVERING THE TERRITORY | BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM AND KENORA. SERIE ; MI 5 TSO Trt 1 so GAR db i NC ae Wie wn rs ED SL Sk ik = THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT VOL. XI DRYDEN, ONTARIO, MAROH 3rd, 1933, JE : | | THE COLUMNIST 'With most mothers, mine w ras | anxious, that her children be | brought up in ignorance of vice. Strange, perhaps to some, she wl that Victorian age, saw no harm in cards, even though joined to stakes, and many times of a quiet evening, when Father was out late, picking up the next days bread and butter, she and I battled at a quiet game of map at penny points. Nap was then the great old English game, and would be yet 1 suppose, but for] the Canadian and American forces during the war, introduc- ing poker, which was often dis-| astrous to the teachers, because in poker, the learner always wins. | Never sit in with a beginner, | but I anticipate. I loved to play with Mother. When she lost I pocketed the money, when I lost she simply cancelled the debt. It was a great game for me, but Mother did not mind, it passed the time, and kept her in practice. Mother was very democratic, and when the servants were sing- ing in the scullery, we took on the butler. 1 was too young to know what really happened, but I think most of the wages that Father paid the butler, came back to Mother. Anyhow, he never opened the pub, that he expected to, and I believe was on the dole before he died. The moral of course is, that an employee should never play cards with his employer, never, never, never! Well anyhow, I did not want to moralise, I am trying to do what I was asked to do, about Poker. Poker is a scientific game, of| uncertain origin, and generally of uncertain ending. I do not] play it myself, at least not now, | but I used to play it, and even vet have several friends that do. | I have read frequently, that! poker players are known by faces, hard, wistful and i do not believe this is wi least it cannot be proved] my friends, most of whom as if butter would not melt write might be the exception. Poker is the only game that 1 know of, that will keep a woman up until two, or three in the morning, wondering where her husband is all the time. When he gets home, as most husbands must, it is with a very good excuse; if summer time, the car went in the diteh, if winter, was stuck in the snow. And women are so trustful, they be- lieve it. Of course this is sar- casm, In my early married life, when I took a hand in the game, and was sometiimes late, I came out with the whole truth; where I was, what I was doing, how much I lost. This is why I am not playing now. | But I want to inform those wives whose husbands are not | quite so straightforward, that the losses at poker, as played in small towns, are infinitesimal. There may be some 1.0.U.'s, but these are never cashed, If ever in his sleep, you hear your hus- band say, "I raise you two dol- lars,"' he is only exaggerating. There are some friends of mine that own an accountant, whose job is to balance accounts and settlement is made twice a year, and the amount changing 3 he '| maintainance. One wonders just | inserted in the Speech from the | receipts from the various taxes | exceed the two amounts men- tl ordinary old celibate has none, | What's Doing at Toronto? The Ontario Legislature open-| ed its session on W ednesday, February 15th, in the usual very | formal manner. The newly ap-| pointed Lieutenant Governor, the! Honorable Herbert A. Bruce was! attended by the customary guard of honor and delivered the speech from the Throne in the historic chamber which was fill-| ed with the assembled guests | and members of the Legislature. The speech from the Throne mentioned the consideration giv- en to the question of unemploy- | ment insurance, duplications of public services and over-lapping| legislature which were taken up recently at the Inter-Provinecial. Federal Conference at Ottawa, but no intimation was given that legislation would be brought down to enable any agreement reached at that conference to be put into effect. Mention was also made of an agreement be- tween the Federal and Provin- cial Governments concerning the development of the St. Lawrence River. Note was also made _of the completion of the T. & N. O. Railway to James Bay and of the purchase of the Abitiby Power project as evidence of further development in the North. One paragraph of the speech stated that Provincial subsidies of County and Town- ship roads amounted to $5,547,- 739 and on our Kings Highway system there was expended $7,- 705,649 for construction and why these particular words were Throne without any elighten- ment as to the purpose of them. It is a well known fact that the paid by motor ownmers greatly tioned above. The report of the advisory committee on direct relief was made mention of and | tho public spirited citizens who served on that committee, com- mended for their services. Legis- (Continued on Page 4) hands is very small. But there is great cordiality. Poker to a man, ing is to a woman, something to | do while talking, in fact less harmful. I know many a man that been ruined buying yarn for his wife, but never a woman that lost much because her husband played poker. As 1 said in the beginning, shoo your husband from playing with anyone who does not know the game; that may be disas- trous. One more piece of adviee and then I am through. Try and keep the circle among your friends husbands, bid yours shun | the old bachelor, in fact insist | upon it. Married men have | great compunction about taking | other married men's money. The is what knitt-| has in fact he gloats over his win- nings. I know, I have seen him do it, all through my life. This is not all I kmow about poker, because I have had a whole lifetime of watching if. I want to prove that it is a very gentle, harmless, innocent amuse- ment for a husband, with cer- tain exceptions I have pointed out. I hope I have succeeded. -- SPECIAL I The Harris Films -- Toilet Goods 2) SE () SED (GED (ED (SED () SED (GED (GI SE -CHED (GABE INARA A A a al aaa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ae TWO 25¢ TUBES COLGATES DENTAL CREAM AND A 50c TOOTH BRUSH All for 49c Jig Saw Puzzles at Popular Prices. Phone 69 DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTIONS Drug Store --- Stationery --- Ete. GET EERE EEN GEE CEE EE REE OEE REE (O-ED- | another of its earliest residents. | twenty-seven years, | whom she resided, she is surviv- PASSES | EARLY RESIDENT | In the death of Mrs. | Cow an Blake, who passed away Friday at the home of her son | James Blake, this town loses Mary The late Mrs. Blake has been a well-known and respected resident of Dryden for over coming here with her husband and family from Sterling, Scotland, where she was born. Her husband, William SIX years ago. In her seventy-ninth year, the late Mrs. Blake had been in poor health for some time and her ceath brought to a close an ill- ness lasting over three months. Besides James with Blake, predeceased her her son ed by two daughters, Mrs. Bell of Wingham, Ont., and Mrs. P. Dargavel of Fort William. David and Arthur Blake of Dryden and Edward Blake of Kenora are step-sons. The sympathy of everyone is extended to the bereaved relatives. The funeral service was held from the family residence Mon- day afternoon, Rev. J. W. Howes of Dryden United church con- ducting the service. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Last Friday afternoon, the W. I. held their annual open meet- ing in the Town Hall where they had a splendid turn out of mem- bers and friends, numbering 88. 'After the routine business, Mrs Chipman rendered a solo and Mesdames Horsley and Hel- lem a duet which were greatly enjoyed, then a little community -singing while those taking part dressed for their Dialogue en- titled "Having Your Picture Taken"--this was a scream from start to finish, the costumes ana make-up being extremely funny --the dialogue and those oning part have to be seen to be really! appreciated. Mrs. McPherson as the photographer did a thriving business and was evidently able to pay her rent after all, so to show her appreciation she treat- ed us to a song. At the conclusion lunch was served by the execu-| tive to whom mueh praise is due, they being entirely respon- sible for the delightful program. Will any members able and willing to join the choir for the Musical Festival give in their names to the secretary, Mrs. W. J. Wilkinson, by March 10th. The Festival is to held in Kenora from May 24th to 26th. The publicity committee will have charge of the March meet- ing and hope to have as their guests the Guides, Rangers and Brownies. LEGISLATURE TRIP TO NORTH URGED Members From North-Western Ridings Issue Invitation. a dainty] be An invitation from the 'Asso-| ciated Chambers of Commerce | and Boards of Trade of North-| Western Ontario to visit that section next year was extended | yesterday to Premier Henry, | | and through him to the Legisla- | t ture and the provincial press, by a deputation composed of Oliver | }. Young, Port Arthur; F. W.| Bowman, Hudson; Brigadier- General D. M. Hogarth, M.P.P.; Frank Spence, M.P.P., and E. H. Hutchinson, M.P.P. Tentative plans for the trip which the northwestern organi- zations are promoting, and which is backed by all municipal chambers of commerce between Schreiber and Kenora, call for a pilgrimage along lines similar to the Moosonee and James Bay visit of last Summer. Either June or September will be selec- ted as the month for the affair. HEAVY SNOWFALL GIVES EMPLOYMENT Despite the fact that ho one welcomed the | heavy snowfall last week, it was the means of | evening. | present and all had a jolly time | playing | refreshments a day's work for a few of our idle men, shoveling snow and] two snow ploughs were also kept busy during the day. J E GIBSON, AGENT "SOCIAL & LOCAL | Elmer Graham was a visitor | from Wabigoon Wednesday. *» * * Dr. D. G. Dingwall was al visitor to Kenora and Wi innipeg | last week. | * * * Mr. and Mrs. B. son. of Ignace were Dryden. Saturday. * Nash and visitors to! Jas. Oliphant, Dinorwic, was a business visitor to town Wed- nesday. i * Miss Agatha Binda of Ver milion Bay spent a few days in| town this week. Mis J. Berg of Vermilion Bay spent a couple of days in town this week. * * - Miss Constance Kerney arrived | from Winnipeg Saturday to spend a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerney. 2 » 2 Miss Winnie Robinson of Ie- nace has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerney for. the past week. * * * B.O. Anderson, Eagle River, Re¢ve of the Municipality of Machin, was a business visitor to Dryden Tuesday. i » =» * Mr. and Mrs. P. Dargavel of Fort William and Mr. Edward Bléke of Kenora were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Blake, Monday. * #* * Rey. Father Belanger went to Ignace Monday to conduct the funeral service of Philip] Osear Lacoste, three month old | son of Mr. and Mrs. Lacoste of| Ignace. Interment took place at| the Ignace cemetery. 3 * # *® Two rinks of Keewatin curlers! are coming to Dryden Saturday. | Four games with local rinks will | be. played and the visitors will HE™he guests of the local club | at a banquet at the Central Hotel after the games. *® ® * | Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernewein| entertained with five tables of Military Whist pesiiag night. | Everyone enjoyed the new game and after the first hand found it quite easy. After the cards Mrs. Ernewein served refresh- - ments. * \d * Two skiing parties were en- Joyed by the younger crowd last week. On Friday night Q. Me- Kinney took the Cubs out and provided a weiner feed for them on their return. The same even- ing Mrs. H. Morison gave her Sunday school boys a lively out- ing, followed by lunch. ® * * Mrs. Leslie Withrow enter- tained her Sunday School class to a delightful party in the United church basement Friday Ten little girls were then and games, contests, were served the party ended early. | will { Drive | Society | 10th, | of the { March 6th, | bers are requested to be present. ANNOUNCEMENTS - DRYDEN'S SECOND Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge hold their Annual Whist and Dance on Monday. April 17th, in the Pulp | Hall. Proceeds in aid of Dryden | | Red Cross Hospital. * * A Director's Meeting *® of the] ANNUAL BONSPIEL Entries are still being received Mill for the Second Anmonl Bonspiel Club Over of the which Dryden Curling starts next week. |s seventy-five dollars in prizes | is offered and the 'spiel is open [to Dryden and District Agricultural | will be Council Chamber of the Hall, Dryden, on Friday, at 2.30 p.m. Jd. HB. Parr, = * * held in Town The regular monthly meeting Junior Ladies' Aid of the United church will be held home of Mrs. J. Harris (Pos! Office on Monday evening, at 8 pm. All mem- the \d * # The Dryden Senior Hockey players are in line for a stiff { zame real soon, Kenora's last year's juniors are after their hides. Owing to the fact that | Dryden has not won a game this year, the boys have got down to | business and a good game is ex- | pected. Watch bills. * for the * = The monthly meeting of the L. A. to the Canadian Legion, B.ES.L,, will be held in the Pulp Mill Hall March 13th, at 7.45 p.m. An anniversary social will follow the meeting and members of the Legion and their | wives are invited. Members | please bring your song books. WANTED--Two hundred ecard players to come to the Military! 'SNOWSHOE & SKATE Whist Drive March 17th. Starts] 745 p.m. Do not be afraid you will have difficulties in playing Military Whist for each table | will have a captain and the floor manager will also explain it clearly to everyone. Remember the 100-tb of flour door prize. The date is March 17th. Get your tickets early. J. O. Gough was a visitor from Dyment Wednesday. the, Mareh | President. | all, men, women and high school students. Everyone is sure of at least four games and a chance to win some of the excellent prizes. Hand your name in to J. T. Skillen, seeretary of the Club, not later than Saturday night, | March 4th. at | ST. LUKE'S GUILD CARD PARTY The St. Luke's Guild held a pleasant Bridge and Whist party in the Parish hall Friday even- ing. Five tables of each were played and the prizes were won by the following: Bridge Prizes -- Miss Mona Morris, Mr. W. Hambleton, Miss Blakestone--Consolation. Whist Prizes -- Mrs. Hadley, Mr. W. Bowes, and Miss Evelyn Strutt--Consolation. Card of Thanks | The family of the late Mrs. Mary Blake wish to thank every- one for the kindness and sym- pathy extended to them during their recent sad bereavement. SKI ECLIPSES THE Montreal, February 20th--Ski- ing, scarcely known in Canada not so many years ago, has spread with amazing rapidity, reports the Tourist Department of the Canadian National Rail- ways. The skate and the snow- shoe-have given way to the ski in point of popularity and ski- ing has become the greatest of Canada's winter recreations. Friday and Saturday This Week DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR, and a great cast in "UNION DEPOT" Plenty of action and comedy and the story is good. ADDED--"Castro's Cuban Band," Cartoon with Bosco, 'Naggers Anniversary' Prices 25¢ & 35¢c Evenings and ¢ MATINEE 2 pm Saturday 15e - 25¢ JOAN BLONDELL Monday and Tuesday Next Week A BRITISH PRODUCTION "THE BLUE DANUBE" All music with Alfred Rode and his Royal Tzigane Band. You must hear this wonderful musical treat. 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