COVERING THE TERRITORY BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM AND KENORA. 5 2 Tne OT i eat i en EN ST TA AE THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT VOL. XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, MARCH 10th, 1933. | i i l i | No. 10. THE COLUMNIST 'When Arnold Bennett wrote the story of "The Five Towns,"| he had milieu and readers. The five towns were actual, and so.' apart from literary merit, there were enough people interested to make the novel sell. There are three towns that I should like to write about. Yon have guessed of course, that these are Dryden, Kenora and Keewatin. But what's the use? In passing, there was a very good story, written of the Lake of the Woods, and its Indians, a story that took some years of pains, and showed an intimate knowledge, revealing a life pass- ed in the surroundings. 1 was privileged to read the manu- seript. I enjoyed it very much. Some day, I might have enough money to get it published, be- cause publishers are a hard hearted bunch, needing some guarantee, except of course the author is known, or there is originally exceptional talent. But meantime, I am too poor, even to get any of my own stuff bound into a book, and so am going to dream of doing justice to this country, unable to do more. I have a lot of very serious readers, and 1 have to be most careful. 1 strove for a while to hide my own identity, but it was no use. It was too bad. because one may slap about, not being known, but now I dare not say a word to offend, or give ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50c per inch, with a minimum cf ec. Arrange to attend the Military | Whist Drive March 17st in the | Pulp Mill Hall WINNIPEG BOXERS TO APPEAR IN DRY- DEN SOON" D.A. A Club Again Sponsors Splendid Programme. Members of the Dryden Branch \d * \d Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge will hold their Annual Whist| Drive and Dance on Monday. | | April 17th, in the Pulp Mill| vent to satire. I might lose some | business, or be expelled from church. I am not so much afraid of losing business, because my prices are so right, and my ser-| vices so exceptional; but I am afraid of my church positions; some of the elders and deacons being jealous of my moral reecti- tude. Meantime, I am hanging on he Minister, who, so far, has ensing, I suppose, a foster white heep, among so many black nes. I have one great fault, I am too discursive, because here 1 am, nearly through before I have begun. What started all this? yeen a very good friend of mine; Nothing more than that Kee-| watin sent down a couple of rinks to curl with us; and was my love for-Keewatin, and % recall the fuss, well after that i | foreigner, if he be within hail my love for Kenora, of which 1] shall tell another time, that got] me going. There is something nice about Keewatin. Why shouldn't there be? Backed by one of the finest mill employers on the continent, a Company that has passed dividends in order to help its employees, the Lake of the Woods Milling Company, and the Town of Keewatin, send out the finest of curling representa- tives. : Now I do not mean the best curlers, far from it, because I skipped a rink, that beat their best one, and this, as we say in Dryden, is to laugh, but 1 do mean in all sincerity, a bunch of clean, stalwart men. And none of your foreigners, because they were men of Glas- gow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire, Aber- deen and Dumfries, gallant lad- dies, with the stone, the broom, the trencher, and the stoup. 'KEEWATIN | by Alfred Pitt won over Geo. Hall. Proceeds in aid of Drydea| Red Cross Hospital. \d *® Ad 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 pm. An anniversary social will follow the meeting and members of the Legion and their wives are invited. Members please bring your song books. CURLERS HOLD THEIR OWN Two rinks of Keewatin curlers that visited Dryden last week returned after leaving an even balance as regards results of the four games played. Of the two games in the afternoon, a Lake of the Woods team skipped by Dave Gordon defeated a local quartette skipped by Con Ander- son, while a local rink skipped Armstrong's rink. The evening encounters ended with the same results, a win for Keewatin and one for Dryden. These being Frank Sweet's rink winning over Jack Skillen's rink and Dr. Wood's rink win- ning over Jas. Alexader's. After the game a banquet was served at the Central Hotel and a few pleasant hours spent be- fore the time for the departure of the visitors for their home town on the early morning train. ~The following are those from Keewatin who were present: Messrs. J. Adams, R. Mitchell, D. Gordon, H. C. McWilliams, Frank Sweet, J. M. Armstrong, Geo. Armstrong and Jas. Alex- ander. You remember some years ago, when Lord Dundonald, was call- ed a foreigner to Canada; you you cannot call a Scotchman a and hearing, any more than you can call him an Englishman, in- stead of British. Anyhow, fime and space are almost up. What 1 want to say, is that there are three towns of us, with interests so commercially diver- gent, that we cannot find any jealousy, but with political, social and geographical affilia- tions so similar, that we must be friendly. And I would dearly love to have the time, of course I have the ability, to weave a little love story, around the three places. 1 should make the girl from Kee- watin meet and love the young fellow from Dryden, and have a nossible villian from Oxdrift, that T should drown toward the end in Eagle Lake; but finally overcoming all difficulties, I would settle them in Kenora to raise a large family and live happily ever after. CEE CED () HD (ERED) ED) SS 1) CHR -RD- «em (SEED an 11) SD (GED (4 (GES (GED (455 (GEE ) TED (GED ED (GEE (ED (GEES y FR a a a aa a a a a a a aa A ee aA Aaa Aaa aaa a ad an 4 CANDY SPECIALS Delicious Vanilla Chocolate Drops 25¢ pound. Thin Shelled Chocolate-Coated Almonds 49¢c pound. The Harris Drug Stor = Phone 69 ; DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTIONS Films -- Toilet Goods -- Stationery -- Ete. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAPAALL PPPS PP PIPL PP PSP PPP PPS TR AAR ASSES OEE OED 1) GRID O-GRED OEE EER A. A. Club are planning a pro- gramme of boxing events in the next week or two. To specially please the local fans, they are negotiating to bring two well known Winnipeg boys, who will display their talent in the squar- ed circle. Jimmy Ewing and Freddie Miller, both lads of champion- ship ealibre, who appeared in some events in the district as reported in the Observer a few weeks ago and are at present in training for the Manitoba Championships, promise an un- usual attraction for that even- ing's entertainment. Watch for posters. COUNCIL MEETING Except for the receiving and dceepting of the auditor's report and the passing of the usual monthly accounts, there was little other business to be tran- gacted at the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council held in the Council Chamber Tuesday evening. Mayor J. S. Wilson presided and Councillors Bridgewater, Ernewein, Morison, Strutt, Wil- lard and Wright were present. The accounts amounting to $4 874.87 were passed for pay- ment on the motion of Councill- ars Morison and Wright. A grant of $400 was made to the Dryden Public Library on the motion of Councillors Mori- son and Willard. On the motion of Councillors Willard and Bridgewater the Clerk, Mr. J. E. Gibson, was instructed to advertise for a Scavenger for the year, tenders to be in by April 3rd. The meeting adjourned on the | motion of Councillors Wright and Morison. BONSPIEL RINKS ARE SELECTED The rinks for the novelty 'spiel have been arranged as follows, the first name in each case being the skip, the other positions following in order of importance. Dr. Morison; Art Clempson; A. Erieksen and Mrs. Morison. i A. Pitt; H. Humphreys; W. Tuck and Rev. Clarke. 'Dr. Dingwall, J. Davidson: Miss Blakestone and E. Wice. R. Hamilton; Mrs. Durance; Bob Berrey and R. Whiteley. J. Harris; A. Berrey; Mrs. O. IH. Pronger and J. Hardie. Dr. Wood; Mrs. Warren; H Kurtz and Rev. Howes. : C. Anderson; A. Bridgewater; Miss MecGonegal and Q. Me- Kinney. D. Warren; E. Milanese; Miss Keith; J. Brown. ~ H. Saunders; P. Moore; Mrs. Saunders and F. Whiteley, jr. J. A. Pitt; D. McPherson; A. Pitt, jr. and Mrs. McPherson. A. Clempson; F. Cooper; D. McArthur and Mrs. Sweeney. E. Elliott; Father Belanger: Art Foster and Mrs. Crosier. F. Orr; C. Witt; Miss Me- Dougall and W. Jones. F. Foulis; A. Durance; Miss Reaney and H. Binda. J. Winterbottom; P. Klemen- tek; Mrs. Winterbottom and K. G. Austin. J. Nicholson; A. Berrey, jr.; Miss Langman and W. Smith. D. E. McRae; D. Anderson; 0. Swanson and Miss Hassard. J. A. Jack; Reg. Boyle; T. Sanderson and H. Cancade. (Geo. Wice: H. Mitchell and Mrs, Alexander and C. Holland. R. Wigle; Mrs. Wigle; IL. Wigle and Bill Wigle. J. S. Wilson; T. Hawke; W. Lewis and Miss Morris. A. McIntyre; W. Russell; Mrs. Harris and R. Douglas. A. Taylor; Mrs. Morris; F. Russell and A. Taylor, jr. J. B. Gibson; Mrs. McRae; M. J. Crosier and Chas Gammon. J. L. Skillen; F. Willard; G. MeDougald and Mrs. J. Wice. Rev. Father Belanger was a | visitor to Winnipeg this week, LITERARY MEETING BIG SUCCESS After three weeks of hard practice, the pupils at D. C. S. arranged a program for March the third, and invited friends and relatives to enjoy the talent displayed. The meeting was opened by singing O Canada, after which; the President, Jim Rigbey, wel-! comed the guests. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Fred Aaron, the Secretary, and adopted. Marjorie Crawley 'played a difficult and very love ly piano solo. Then Helen Johnson and Hazel Adair as a little Dutch boy and girl, did a comical "Lolipop Danece."" The editréss of the D. C. S. Review read the latest edition of the school scandals. This was follow- ed by a lively piano duet-- "Moonlight Racket' --played by Ruth. Winter and Patty Wright. A short humorous play by the name of "Behind the Sofa" was acted. The 'dramatic personnel' included Chas. Gammon, Jim Rigbey, Effie Taylor, Mona Proudfoot, Kathleen Millroy, Vera. Bailey, Fred Yaworski, Aylmer Wilson, Lester Pronger and Bill Wigle. At the conclu- sion of the play Geerge Withrow | gave a funny reading on "Base- ball,?' which was followed by an harmonica solo rendered by Olga | Steiner. Evelyn Strutt sang the | 'Parade of the Wooden Soldiers accompanied by Patty Wright at 'the piano, while wooden soldiers and dolls acted a take-off from the words of the song, and Vera Bailey did a short dance. The] hoys of the D. C. S. leaped to | fame overnight by singing 'The | Pirate Song" and "A Life on | the Ocean Wave." The boys] made a fine group of bold, bad | pirates dressed in their bandanas, | sashes, earrings and sweeping | mustachios. The male quartette, | Mr. Scott, Ronald Whiteley, Ab| Berrey and Phil Wright, did some very lovely harmonizing on 'Tse Birth of Spring" and "Drink to me only with Thine Eyes," accompanied by Miss Boiteau. The meeting was closed by singing God Save the King. When the floor was cleared dancing began and later lunch was served. Evelyn Adair, Mr. McKinney, Miss Boiteau and Mr. Scott very kindly furnished music for the danéing. The] party broke up about twelve- | thirty and we hear that every-| body had a good time. | POLICE COURT NEWS Walter Gangloff and Karl Spies of Vermilion Bay appeared in the local police court before Magistrate Pronger last week charged with common assault by Alex Marnie. Both were found guilty and each fined $10 and costs. Chas. Copp also charged Karl Spies with assault causing actual bodily harm, the plaintiff having suffered a broken arm and] bruised shoulder and face when | the defendant Spies attacked him last Wednesday night. Spies | was found guilty and sentenced | to 60 days in jail without option of a fine. | Kenora Junior Juveniles willl play the local Junior Hockey team at the Rink Saturday night. The Annual Reunion Dinner of the 52nd Battalion will be held in the Marriaggi Hotel, Port Arthur, on April Tth. u cant afford eget of INSURANCE & Bee J. E. GIBSON, AGENT WHAT'S DOING IN TORONTO? On Friday, February 24th, the House enjoyed one of its real short sessions. Three private Bills were introduced and two Government Bills were given second reading. In reply to a question the Government inform- ed Mr. Oliver, South Grey, that the members of the Agricultural Development Board were Mr. W. B. Roadhouse, Chairman, with a salary of $6,000 per annum ap-| pointed in May, 1930; Finley G.| MeDairmid, Ex-M.L.A., appoint- ed December 15th, 1932, with a| salary of $3,000 per annum; and John Elliot appointed same date, salary $15 per day. The total] number of permanent employees in the Department was 47 and the total number employed last vear was 64 at a total wage roll of $132,214.63. Question No. 4 with respect to assistance to the Barrie Packing Plant, which ix an attempt by farmers to organ ize on a co-operative basis, was $1 answered by saying that the Government had received a re- quest for assistance but none had been promised and that the matter was still under considera- tion. Mr. Nixon (Brant) asked that total cost of the Hydro Enquiry Commission and was told that it was $15,102.37, tha the honorarium paid to Mr. Jus- tice Orde was $5,000 and Mr. Justice Riddell and Justice Sedg- wich $1500 each. No account| has been yet rendered by the] | Counsel, W. N. Tilley, K.C., for| his service. The House adjourn- ed at 3.20 On Monday, February 2Tth, it was ordered that a committee | of the whole House be appointed to consider improving the meth- ods of preparing the voter's lists and to report back during this session. Five private Bills were introduced, as well as two Gov- ernment measures. On Tuesday, 20 private Bills were introduced. In the debate on the Speech from the Throne, Mr. Strickland, Conservative | spent from Peterboro, resorted to the RELIANCE GOLD Planning to Resume Operations On Gold Property Near Wabigoon, Ont. Reliance Gold Mining Co. which is presided over by E. G. Rognon of Rochester, is prepar- ing through financial arrange- ments a resumption of activity at its propetry 22miles south of Wabigoon, on the C.P.R. halt way between Fort William and Winnipeg. Over $150,000 was previously on the property; four shafts were sunk and consider- able work done at the 100-ft level. A width of 40 ft. at one place in the main vein is report- ed, and a statement which ap- pears to have official sanction | says the gold content of the vein. will average aroud $6 a ton, not including rich shoots. It is figured that this ore could be removed at a total cost of from $2.75 to $3 per ton. Im earlier days a mill was designed, but not built. Tt is presumed that further development work will be done before an attempt is made to put the property into production. The company, which is a Dela- ware corporation, has 750,000 shares of $1 par value, with one- third in the treasury No bonds or preferred stock exist, and ° title to the property is in the company. -- The Northern Miner. W. H. Brownhill has returned from an extended visit in Nova Scotia. ® ® = Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foulis | have had as their guests for the past week Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Foulis of Washington, D.C. expedient of criticising the Lib- eral party for having two leaders and complimented the Govern- ment on the manner of carrying out relief work. Mr. Murray, Liberal, South Renfrew, brought up again the question of the (Continued on Page 3 Friday and Saturday This Week CHARLES FARRELL, RALPH BELLAMY in "WILD GIRL" A picture of life in the early days when men were men and the women were wild and had to be caught. You can spend one evening among the giants of the forest and see for yourself. ADDED-- 'Trader Mickey' Prices 25¢ & 35¢ Evenings MATINEE 2 pm. 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