3 z )ryden Obser Volume IV. Dryden, Ont. March 2nd 1923 ~ Number 39 The Black List Dear Editor:--I am still dizzy from reading last week's extracts from the | Whose | 'Farmers' Sun.' Now say, megaphone is Mr Aseccugh? He is shooting from a big pile of debris he mostly collected him-self. For in- stnts-- 1 District Stallion Ansiethitcly 2 Kenora Dairy Co-operation Assn. 3 A. R. A. Fuelwood Company. 4 UF.0. Directorate 5 Kenora District Political Associa- tion. , ~ 6 Union, not to be mentioned. 7 Township of Pellat controversy. Perhaps there are still other subjects that Mr Ascough could recall and letters on which would be very in- teresting coming from him. _ Meantime I assure you that long after Peter Heenan h great array, his son ca this country and we will's "Come under our roof, eat our bread, and warm yourself at our fire, because we also knew your father and what ~ he did for us." ed under the But what of Mr Ascough: Who will tell the tale of good he ever did? 'I am not a prophet, but I think one day the pile he has helped to build will get too high, and he will lose his balance and tumble down and he buri- heap that he has so busily helped to gather. Just a line between me and you.-- Sincerely A FARMER SUITS SUITS SUITS! Ready-Made all Everything in the } DRYDEN - 7 a S. way of Men's and Boys' Sprin g Suits at prices to attract everyone All Ready=Made Suits Fitted to Your Size while you wait, with-= out extra cost Also 'complete line of fine quality Men's Furaishings T. PROUDFOOT Tallor and Gent's Eurnisher DRYDEN - ONTARIO The Observer paid an informal visit to the new schoo! this week, ani found there an atmosphere of peace- fulness and close application that was good to see. The perfect co-ordination of the school staff with the removal of every cause of friction is having its effect cn both teachers and pupils, resulting in . conditions highly conducive to smoothness and efficiency. ANYTHING you have no use for call or write to DAITER > 'New & Second Hand Store Highest Prices Paid ONTARIO on 1 Councillor Retires After Long Service The sensational announcement of Mr J. B. Beveridge at'last week's meeting of the Council, that he bad sold his entire holdings in the Dryden Paper Company, and would 'submit his resignation as Councillor at the first opportunity has created much excitement in the town and district. In the absence of further definite announcement from official source a great deal of speculation is being indulged in by citizens. It is commonly reported on fairly reliable grounds that control of {the Company has been acquired by the Laurentide Paper Com- re | pany, one of the biggest concerns in Canada. But until a full statement is made by those in- 'terested, it would be obviously unwise to venture unauthorized opinions. The management and control matter to every resident, whether or mot they are employees-- justifies the intense interest that is frankly expressed. The pros- perity--almost the existence of the Town of Dryden, is insepar- ably bound up in the development of this big industry, and must continue to be influenced by. the personality of the individual who directs its operation. Three men, amongst the most { prominent in the world of big ;business in this country are ex- pected to reach Dryden Saturday, and a full announcement of future plans will appear in a Montreal newspaper the same day. Sk Rk ok OR o% Unfortunately these: highly important changes are being made at a time | when several points regarding the supply of power to the Town are still 'unsettled. | understood has 'made a proposition to the Council to clear up all differences, which has not so far been accepted by that body. The chief point of hie centres | upon whether the Agreement made re- ' garding Wainwright Falls came into {effect immediately on being signed by representatives. of the Company and the Town, the two parties to the contract, or whether as was understood the agreement came into force only when the Wainwright development was completed. The controversy is still at a stage where negotiation may permit of some arrangement being 'made satisfactory to both parties, though it is admitted in some quarters that the point is a fine one that may yet call for judicial decision. = It would, however, be regrettable if some understanding can- not be reached without going to such extreme measures. While 'it is '© recognised pretty generally over town that the Com- pany's position has been a difficult one, and that they have had to make the most strenuous efforts to secure enough power to supply their own needs, the serious position in which other industries in town have been handicapped must also be taken into consideration when discussing what might seem like needless obstructions placed in the way of harmonious ac- ceptance of the situation. Avoidance of public discussion of lighting and power questions is never the best policy, since it tends to irritation of people affected. A frank explanation of the actual state of affairs is usually the shortest way to understanding and forbearance. For lack of that publicity the ques- tion has never been properly decided as to whether the Town wires are too small to permit of the full benefit from the power actually supplied by the Company, although it is admitted that the voltage has been irregular and un- certain. Non-technical users of power who have been obliged to consult expert opinion to make up for their own lack of knowledge, have been in- formed that the main wires are incapable of carrying the peak load that the Town requires. The Town electrician has drawn attention to the matter, while still insisting that the real trouble is due to lack of current.' Apparently this point cannot be finally determined until ample power from] Wainwright Falls is delivered, which will be in the course of a few weeks at 'the most. ; : -r of Dryden Paper Mill--so vital af Mr J. 'B. Beveridge 'it-is] : Bright Thoughts | kk kok the funeral of his father. Mrs Martin, Glengoland ,wag seen in Town this week. Dr. Helliwell made a quick trip to Winnipeg early in the week. Hans Kellberg of Waldhof, visited | Dryden: Wednesday. - Mrs Arthur Evans and Mrs Wm. Rhodes went up. to Winnipeg the other day. " Mrs Oberg, Oxdrift, made a shop- noon. Miss Sense Wormworth of 'Winni- peg, is paying a visit to he aunt, Mrs L. R. Mackey. 2A; 2 Smith, trainmaster between Fort William and Ignace, was Dryden Tuesday. Mr Wm. Russell, a nephew of Mrs M'Fadyen from Mount Forest, arrived here Wednesday for a short stay. Mrs M. S. Campbell has gone to Winnipeg for a few days with Neil, to consult a specialist in regard to the boy's condition. Word from Fort Francis indicates that the venture of R. J. Pronger in opening a store there is likely to bei attended with success. . Miss Olive Ray, principal of Minn-| itaki = school, spent the week-end in Dryden, her first trip home since] Christmas. : Is woman man's equal? We notice Mrs R. J. Pronger is able to nurse a store with the other. Rev. J. M. Beaton was thrown off novel. Another fire is A town. The house on the old McMillan property, recently purchased from Miss McMillan by W, Miller has been burned down, just when Bill was pre- paring to move in. No one seems particularly disturbed over the fact that the secretary of the Oxdrift Clover Growers holds a Corner in the Clover Seed business. There is, however, no suggestion of any parallel with the parable of the unjust Stewart. Tommy Walters Low been hore: for a few days, from Port Arthur. He is position in the lake town, has not abandoned the hope of 'returning to en- gage in business in Dryden some day. ------000 Silence is Golden: -- In a letter to a friend in Dryden Dougald Kennedy, M.P. reports that there is much sickness among M.P.'s at Ottawa. If we are inclned some- times to cavil at the reticence of our representative, let us remember this racl, and console ourselves with the explanation that possibly, owing te to run the Government himself. ----000 The Foundation of Progress: -- D. Frejd spent a couple of days in Kenora this week. He was present when the production of pulp from the first unit of the great Backus paper] mill took place. air of optimism in Kenora, and the citizens are aggressive and hopeful. Next to progress in one's home town we can heartily rejoice in the prosper- ity of a friendly neighbour. FAAP ALALI PPA PP PNG CITIZENSHIP Topic of the Union Church Adult Class on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Read Luke 20:19--26 and 21:1--4 1 Will a Christian ever attempt to avoid paying-his taxes? -2 In the Great War, soldiers on both sides prayer fervently to God. Is there a conflict between Christian- ity and Patriotism? 3 Why did Jesus appear to avoid {answering questions? See Luke 20: 26; Matt. 21:23--27, 4 Jesus was practical in financial matters... What would He have to say about the gifts in the collection plates 'of our Christian Churches? Russ. Wigle has gone east to attend ; ping trip to Dryden Wednendsy Sifters lon ting of the Dryden Li terary Society, the programme that night consisting of extracts from the humorous Leacock. inf. interested ij | There is tellectual or the baby with one hand while running his guard this week, and was actually} caught in the act of making a joke.] If he isn't careful first thing he knows] Valerie will be hive him a dime]. feeling and looking much improved in health as a result of treatment, and] while expressing satisfaction with his) lack of help, our Dougald is compelled There is a noticeable]: ~The Value of all time furnished an even- ing's pleasure for a number of Dryden people on Monday last. any who could have spent a very enjoyable time were un- fortunate enough to miss the treat; and for their sakes we are glad to say that another oppor- ftunity for similar enjoyment will be given Monday, March 12th. The occasion was the regular ~writings of Mark Twain, Bert Harte, and Stephen + And no more interest- ing 'way to spend an evening could be imagined. : ; It is unfortunate that quite a number of people seem unwilling to believe that they could ever be uch an enviroment. 'nothing laboriously in- dull about these meetings. Anyone with the capacity to enjoy a good book would be interested ; and to study such books in the company of other book-lovers adds to one's own enjoyment in a way that is indescribable. To read an in- Jteresting poem: to talk over its charm with a few friends: what could be more delightful! x XX % The next meeting of the Society will be held on Monday, March 12th in the Town Hall. The programme will be arranged by some of the teachers, in consulta-~ tion with the schol staff. As _ there is no restriction on their ingenuity, the programme ought to be of unusual interest and originality. 3 SOME of the greatest fun- "tnakers ,- , wit are of Humour Are You Missing Something? What is humour? And what kind of men are they whom we recognise as great humorists ? There are laugh-makers of the Charlie Chaplin type, who have their little day and even ac- cumulate respectable fortunes; but they are not humerists. Their comical mannerisms and horse- play may start a laugh which 'Iprovides diversion but never is far removed from ridicule. But the true humorist takes rank among the great ones of the earth. Whether with open sar- casm or delicate. suggestion he touch our sensibilities, there is ever present the subtle appeal to our finer instincts. EE Far out across the measureless distance that separate him from the funny man, the humorist dwells in the loneliness that must ever. be the fate of the great teacher. Whatever whimsical turn of language he may employ, it is elbut the cloak for an earnestness that would startle and overwhelm the ordinary reader. Raillery and simply artifices to win attention and hold interest while his real message is carried to the inner reaches of the human heart. There never yet was a humorist truly great 'who was not also a true artist, who at will could play upon the tenderest 'emotions as a master upon his instrument, and , who can bring tears to the eyes tas readily as the sound of laugh- ter upon the lips. While the world owes much to its wise men, its philosophers and its poets, who shall measure the debt we owe to our heralds of mirth and humour ---].W.C. _THE BATTLE FOR A CROWN "A new contender for the title of Queen of Dryden has appeared on the scene, displacing for the moment the favorite who has held top place from the start. This new candidate evidently powerfully supported, steps to front place on her appearance. The first effect has been to throw confusion into the group of male camp- followers who were aspiring to the position of Prince Royal. Another development is the sugges- tion to start a sweepstake as to which of the favourites will win the crown. Some are holding their votes until later 'in the campaign, to permit them to. be cast in favour of a contender who is a likely winner. But surely it is more sporty to take a chance now, and not procrastinate while waiting to see how the cat jumps. Get into the scrap, and if the lady of your choice needs a little assistance later, be gallant enough to get another ticket and plunge once again into the fray. Here is the standing with the number of votes for the week ending Wednesday last-- Aldve Salth ora dedmine =it 120 is and first ~ Valerie Ray .._ 110 May Lewis .. 70 Bva Stratton ce cima = 80 1Kathleen Hartnett __.__._._.._.. 40 1Sybil Shepherd _ ooo. 30 Gertie McFadyen oie. 10 Pleonor Smith i iii 1 10 Clara Self 10 Jessie Taylor 1¢ 000 : Dan Wright is now in charge 'of Pitt's Bitcher Shop. By moving the counter to & riore convenient position, arrenging th: margarine catrons, and shaving his moustache, he has worked a complete change in the appearance of the shop. 000 The Wild Man from Osaguan-- . Game Warden Martin, Kenora, won a conviction before Magistrate Pronger againt a man from Osaquan, for kill- ing a Moose out of season. Other charges are impending and delinquents had better take warning ehat the officers are on the elert. Born Withcut Teeth-- Some North Side residents who ap- peared before Magistrate Pronger on Wednesday in an assult case offered conflicting ev.dence, through their in- terpreter, as to whether "A" battered "B" in the mouth with a 10-foot board. After a whole day's session which condition, the accused persisted in a denial of the "charge that he had knocked out the other fellow's front teeth. He explained that he kept 2 boarding house, at which plantiff was a paying guest, and admitted some divergence of view regarding the rent he wanted to collect. But as to using violence, he was distressed to think his boarder could imagne such a thing. Far from losing his teeth in a dispute at his age, he was convinced that the plantiff had come into the world with- out any teeth in his head at all. To the great disappointment of Chief Colliss, who wanted to see some- body hanged, the Magistrate dismissed the case, each paying his own costs. Notice A Meeting of the Shareholders of the Oxdrift Co-Operative Company, Limited Will be held in the Community Hall SATURDAY, March 10th 1923, at Two p.m.- W. W. HOWELL, Sec. Br WILLARD, Boot and Harness Repairer. A Well Dressed Man likes a good Dress Shoe, and you can now get 4 pair at H. Willard's. A good assort:aent to choose from, every shoe solid leather, and full vamp, prices are right Fk XK We also have in stock :-- MEN'S RUBBER BOOTS, WORK BOOTS, MOCCASINS, "WOLLEN, LINED, and PULLOVER MITTS, IIOCKEY BOOTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC. * x Kx HARNESS and PARTS LANKETS, COLLARS, ; SWEAT PADS x kk Skates for sharpening should be left in the moning to make sure of getting them the same day A full supply of Dr Scholl's remedies always o hand . left his Honour in a more or less dazed} DRYDEN PHARMAC TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST! ® ® FR DRUGS: STATIONERY, PICARDY CANDY & CHOCO- LATES WILLARD'S CHOCOLATES Chk Smokers' Supplies Surgical Supplies Water Bottles and Fittings, cte. Kok ok ok BONCILIA BEAUTIEIET (Beauty clay) The world's famous clasmic pack, Does woders for the Face * ow A SERVICE and QUALITY 4 friveost Awakened to Value of Biilie--- A phase of health education which promises to be fruitful of good re-ults is that relating to the imporiaici and value of milk in the dietery of school children. Some time ago the Dominion department of agriculture appoi demonstrator and lecturer to ass making more generally known « cently ascertained facts as to + tion of milk in relation to vhs mental health and develop This work contributes to the : of public health endeavour, w.:; school officials, child welfare ana workers are availing themselves of co-operation - offered by the branch. , ; During Miss Cam phell s visit 'n November to the border cif 'es, invitation of the Inspector of schools, arrangements were iv: a visit to each school in Windsor ond Walkerville. Short stories ; the ages of the various gra lustrative of the value of milk, inter- ested the children and helped toward convincing them of the importance suitable food and of other good heaish habits ¢ Addresses were given al the evening session of the tec institute under the auspices Home and School Council, at of several local Home and Sch Clubs, and at the session of the mcdi- cal section of the teachers' Institute. Miss Campbell also met the executive of the Border Cities Home and school council to consider ways and rn by which this organization could effectively stimulate 'a greater i+- terest in the importance of milk school thildren as a part of health education programme. At the request of the Medical O.cer of Hes a short talk was given to the mothers attending baby Clinics. 'Three exhibits were arra: home and school clubs and Institute, and literature dealing with the food value of dairy products distributed. "The White Bo a motion picture from the Depa: was shown at the regular perfor: nes of one of the local theatres, and wo, also shown in Windsor and Walkevville as part of the special Christmas pro- gramme for children. On the request of Public spectotr at London, several : 4% spent in the schools of that About 120 classes were visited. [ie ings of the Public School Princip: and school nurses were arr hear of the educational work food value of dairy products address on the value of of food for children was gong : ing of the Women's Fee da apo +i lic cd Jor ox the An PEK a3 Child Welfare Association anc a sho talk on the same subject to = attending one of the Clinics. : Child ~