'Dryden Ob server pk ~ Volume XXVIIL Drvden, 'Ont. March 11 1971 . Number 38 he HUDSON'S BAY Co, INCORPORATED 1670 Buyers of High Class RAW FURS ring or ship vours fo us . HIGHEST PRICES HIGHEST GRAVE Solel DINORWIC. Ont. 250 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS. FEW OF THE THINGS 'in the HARNESS LINE I have on hand. Hrse Collars, Breeching Straps, le Straps, reversible Brass Ball hp Steel Hames, Hame Straps, . Martingales, Pole Straps, at Side Checks, Chain Breast raps, Overdraw Checks, Kling's {ame Fasteners, Heel Chains, am Breeching, Team traces, ccess Chain Traces, tested 4500 5 each, Breast Collars, Buggy "aces, Open Bridles, Winker "idles, Halters, Double & single nes, Team Back Pads, Belly nds, Sweat Pads, assortment ol | Collars, Pads, &ec. eatsfoot Harness Oil, in Quarts. H. WILLARD, 'Boot and Harness Repairer. OXDRIFT CLUB meets on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month in the Schoolhouse at 8 p.m. W. W. HOWELL, Secretary WAINWRIGHT CLUB meets in the School at 8 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. R. D. COATES, Secretary. EAGLE RIVER CLUB meets second Saturday of each month, at 8 p.m. ALEX, TURNER, Secy. 1 DRYDEN PHARMACY iverything a good Drug Store | should sell. Mail Orders attended to. WALDHOF CLUB meets First Saturday of every month in the 'Schoolhouse, at 8 o'clock E. GREUN, Secretary. GLENGOLAND CLUB U.F.0. and U. FT. W. ©. meet on the second Saturday of each month in the schoolhouse at 8 p.m. Mrs R. A. REID, Sec U.FE.W.O. WABIGOON CLUB meets first Saturday of every month, at 8 p. m., in the Schoolroom. VICTOR NORDRUM, Secy. ES \UTO STROP and GILLETTE "~. SAFETY RAZORS. --- BEDWORTH CLUB meets the last Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. Visitors from fraternal clubs are heartily welcome. W. EF. BICKNELL, Secretary. \TATIONERY. © FOUNTAIN PENS SCHOOL SUPPLIES SMOKER'S SUPPLIES Nillard's, Patterson's, Lowney', : CHOCOLATES. QUALITY SERVICE 1 VAN HORNE CLUB meets every third Saturday in the Town: ship Hall, Dryden, at 8 p.m. CHAS. NORGATE, Secy. Great Lakes Fur Trading Co. 14. DINORWIC, Ont. RAW FUR _SHIPMEN "INVITED Highes® Prices. Express Charg-s paid The TS AGENTS FOR The "Decca" Portable Phonograph A handy Suitcase Model, of 13-1bs ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. Take a Box Home with You ¥ Always Appreciated Y Burgess & Walters [iryden Board of Trade Meets JA very important meeting of the Dryden Board of Trade, attended also by a great number of citizens, was held in the Town Hall here on Monda last. Mayor Alfred Pitt, pres., occupied the chair. The matter on which they were called together was one which intimately touches the weifare of each individual in the Town of Dryden, as well as vitally affect- ing the interests of the whole of the District of Kenora. As a result of action taken on behalf of the city of Winnipeg, an agreement has been reached to pass concurrent legislation at Toronto and Ottawa in an Act to establish a Control Board under federal authority to regulate the flow of water from our Ontario Takes through rivers flowing into the province of Manitoba. At present Ontario possesses such control. The proposed leg- islation would place that power in hands outside the Province, and apparently no compensating benefit is to be granted Ontario. As Winnipeg industries grow, they could demand that water held in the dams in this section to here, be released for the benefit of Winnipeg industris which are not now in existence. A day may come when Dryden Paper Mill, for nstance, would be compelled to shut down, unable to operate for lack of water, and citizens of Dryden would be thrown out of employment, because the bigger interests of Winnipeg could put oreater pressure on the federal government. : a After a full explanation of the dangers of the situation had been given by Mr J. B. Beveridge, managing director of the Com- pany, and Mr W. V. Atkinson, engineer of water-powers, a full discussion by the meeting resul- ted in the following resolution being unanimously adopted: Hon. Beniah Bowman, : Minister of Lands and Forests, Parlt. Buildings, Toronto. The following Resolution was passed by Dryden Board of Trade at meeting held March 7th: WHEREAS information has been received that legislation is con- templated to govern the regula- tion of the flow of waters of the Lake of the Woods, the Winnipeg River, the English River and also the Wabigoon River; and Whereas a copy of the tenth draft of the Act respecting such proposed egislation has been re- ceived here, and Whereas the terms of this draft would perhaps totally deprive the Government and people of Onta- rio of control of their own water powers and the watersheds of the said Province; and : Whereas on the Wabigoon and Eagle Lake discharges there are already dams and power plants established under lease from the Ontario Government, and indus- tries in operation; Whereas these leases have been granted under specific terms, other control than that of the Ontario Government, and any in- nullify and render impossible ex- ecution of same, thus jeopardizing the industries already established, Now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Dryden Board of Trade do protest most emphatically against the enact- drive industres already establshed}milkmen. terference with these porsbie ox Dryden Board of Trade Special Meeting to be held Great effort to increase Member- ship to be made Monday. | THE JACK POT. There is always a mystery as to how the people live next door. When is a lady not a lady? When she's a deer. Mrs Alfred Pitt has gone for a 7 The splendid turnout of mem- two weeks' visit to Winnipeg. bers and non - members at the Board of Trade meeting last week, brought to the front the the question as to why these citizens are not enrolled. It is a self-evident proposition that a town is what its people make it. And Boards of Trade have been found the most acc- eptable and most efficient means of building up communities that has yet been devised. Possibly some of the hesitation in joining such a body arises from misconception of its func- tions: a suspicion, it may be, that a Board of Trade exists for the sole and ony benefit of the busi- ness interests. Naturally, it has been customary for merchants and other business men to play lead- ing parts on such Boards. But the primary purpose is the general good, and industrial development. And it must never be forgotten that no business can prosper that does not by its operation contri- bute in some measure to general welfare. But merchants are surely not the only people who should be expected to work for community progress. And in the belief that, given opportunity, there are many citizens who would be willing to join, the Board has deferred the electon of its officers for the year until such time as everyone who has the advancement of Dryden at heart has had a chance to be- come a member and take a hand in choosing the officers of the Board. A Wide Invitation. If you think that you are a good responsible citizen, and that you ought to have a say in matters that arise concerning the interests of the Town you live in, you are hereby invited to be at the Town Hall on Monday evening at 7.30, and have your name enrolled as a member of Dryden Board of Trade. The election of officers is the business of the evening, and you should have a vote in that. . More than at any other period since its founding, Dryden is attracting attention as a coming town. Now is particularly the time when wise conduct of its affairs will most affect its future. Dryden has need for the best wis- dom and the best goodwill of its people to guide its destinies at this time. Come to the meeting Monday night, and take a man's part in your town's affairs, or for ever hold your peace. Whatever else may be said about the town, it must be ad- mitted that it looks Spruce. Lent, usually a forty day fast, for various reasons looks like being considerably extended. The successful tender for the G.W.V.A. property was submit- ted by Douglas Lane. When and where does the local (Dryden) Board of the Mothers' Allowances Commission meet? The wages of sin is death; but the shringe of the contents of the pay envelope is a far more serious affair. Tommy Lewis was twice cau- tioned this week for exceeding the speed limit with his pair of fiery untamed. Old timers cannot recall when the lake water was at such a low level as at present. They attribute the cause to prohibition and the The position of Division Court Clerk is still vacant, the recent appontee declining on the ground of the huge income tax incurred by acceptance of the princely emoluments attached to the office. A jolly party was held the other evening at the charming residence of Mrs Gwanhw. The broken furniture can easily be replaced. Most of the fighting took place in the cellars, thus saving a lot of bric-abrac. Nursery Rhyme. Sing a song o' sixpence Whaddya gonna do? Father's in the cellar Mixing home-made brew. © Mother's in the kitchen iCooking malt and hops; Sister's in the front room 'Watchin' for the cops. The newly appointed liquor in- spector: for this district spent a day in Dryden this week. Several well-known citizens shared the pleasure of receiving him. Natur- ally, in this law-abiding commun- ity he found no evidence of any such regrettable laxity as is re- ported to exist in some older parts of the province. We have it on the best authority that no intoxi- cating beverages have been seen here for some time. We may be permitted to express a hope that no citizen of our town will ever be caught in possession of such goods under circumstances for- bidden by law. Which pious hope will doubtless be concurred in by all shades of opinion here. WABIGOON. The regular meeting of Wabi- goon branch of the U.F.O. was held March sth, as a joint meeting with the newly-formed U.F.W.O. Club, and a record attendance was present for the occasion. new members were added to the roll, so the Club is becoming quite strong. ~The routine business was quick- ly disposed of, and the principal ------ At Quibell, Ontario, January 28, 1920, to Mr and Mrs Jack La Forrest, a Son. : BEDWORTH HUMOR Bedworth U.F.O. Club decided to give the folks a good time at a small cost. So they had another dance, which was a great success. They met expenses by taking up OXDRIFT. The members of the Women's Institute of Oxdrift met at the home of Mrs J. Adams on Thurs- day last. Mrs H. Pateman acted as president owing to the absence of Mrs Salter with a cold. The secy.-treas. was instructed to send $5.00 to Muskoka Free Hospital. It was decided to hold a Sale of Work in May, each member to make garments and suitable arti- cles for sale, and any friend who wished could assist also: the money to be used for Fallen Heroes of Oxdrift Memorial and Roll of Honour Fund. The pro- gramme for the day was taken by Mrs M. J. Crosier, who read a most interesting paper on Week Day Bazaar, and Mrs J. Adams, who gave a reading from Rudyard Spb. "When the Guards came thro'. meeting, Thursday March 17th, at the home of Mrs Walter Hei- ring, when each member will take something appropriate round table, and more suggestions for W.I. Sale of Work & Bazaar. The Happy Thought Willing Workers have been asked to assist the W.L in the goo work. for the Club and WABIGOON. SOCIAL AMENILIES. ~ Dear editor.--I would be glad if you would kindly print the fol- lowing in answer to the sarcastic way in which the piece entitled 'the Giddy Whirl' was written. in your last issue. i I wonder if the party who rack- ed their brain gave one thought to the damage that such an article would cause 'with the jack-pine farmers around here. Is it their idea of sociability? I might say as far as the ethics of these honest men is to live and let live, they do not make a business of "rimrack- ing the local storekeeper," nor do they in any particular way study the destinies of nations. It takes them all their time to study their own destiny. With such an arti- cle in print there can be nothng but resentraent for the so-called Social Club. How can it be soctél -- not even the first sentinient cf sociability in the letter. "he only time when two or three are gathered together in the backwoods is when they are {00 busy working for a living to have time for backbiting their ncigh- bours. We are all on this earth to do what we can for one another "help raise our brothers up, not push them down. : Everyone has an equal right to live, including the local store- keeper; and if the party who sent the article would use his or their time for the betterment of their fellowmen, we would not be af- frofited by such ridiculous non- sense. : : I wonder how many understand what the tintillation of the anvil chorus means? If the artists did 81 not stand on their legs in "Il Tro- vatore," how did they play on the anvils? The community are only too pleased at any time for novel or entertaining. If not, why such success at the 'meetings? Your business of the evening taken up. This was the question of the U. F.0. getting a home for "them- selves -- a place where they may a collection. They had a great crowd. No plates of sandwiches were report- correspondent could also enlight- en us as to the last sentence, re "usual dope." In conclusion, i the promoters expect any SUCCESS ed missing yet; nor has any trace been found of the lost ones. The Club is really prospering. They have been able to afford two: have the meetings and entertain-. mnts, and a hall for general use, also a suitable location for any ment of any legislation placing control of the water powers of the Province of Ontario beyond the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario. That copies of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, and -to Peter Heenan, M.L.A.; and that they be requested to take the necessary steps to have the interests of this Town and Dis- trict adequately protected. (signed) T. C.. R. CRAWLEY, © Secretary, Dryden Board of Trade. of Trade meeting, a special of the Town Council was eld, which } fully endorsed the action of th Board. iE at | (See article "Lake of the Wood © Act," on page 3, col. 4) the Minister of Lands and Forests] Immediately following the Board co-operative business that they may undertake. A favorable pro- position was placed before the meeting, a committee was formed to carry on negotiations, and it is hoped that they will soon present a satisfactory report, and that there may be some interesting news at an eary date. scrubbing brushes to clean up, after their dances. ; The jackpine farmers of Bed- worth are doing great business. In one place it is actually reported that sixteen cords of wood were cut by four men in ten days. 'It isn't the High Cost of Living that worries people now: it is the high cost of dragging out an exis- tence. : Town of Dryden DANCE. SCAVENGER WANTED with anything of this description they must treat all like ladies and gentlemen, and bear in mind that all are human, with human sym- pathies, and wish to simply live and let live. a Another Giddy Whirler. $16.00 per ton, including Bags Off Car at Oxdrift. There will be a Concert and Applications will be received by ance at Vermilligp Bay on the! the undersigned for the post of ee March, YO) boys ought| Scavenger for Town of Dryden, rv to stake it inj and take youriat a salary of $50000 i 'you. I think} Applications will be received up e. Twol|to March 31st, 1921." Orders taken up to | March 15th. Kenora District Go-operative Glover | Growers Associatio J. E. GIBSON, § als w Town Clerk. midnight and one in the morning. OXDRIFT It was decided to hold the next . es LAND PLASTER