Volume IV. Drvden, Ont. March 23rd 1923 Number 42 Pianos AND Remington ® Typewriters 2 SNS ANS Sold by:-- Douglas Lane (Post Office Building) DRYDEN ONT. C. B. CAFE (Opposite C.P.R. Station) Queen Contest kook sk ok This thing is getting exciting. for. or you may be too late. Please to take note, another vote May make your lady Queen So now be quick ere you feel sick To think what might have been If you take care, your lady fair G'er us may one day reign. But if you miss, remember this, The chance won't come again Present Standing: -- May Lewis Aldra Smith __._ Valerie Ray ofl nin. at 190 Gertie McFadyen __.__.__.__. 170 Consie Kerney __.__.__..__.140 Eva Blratton oii _120 Sybil Shepherd .__.._.__.__. 30 Alice Berrey o.oo. 20 Myrtle Beddome _ : Florence Tustain __.__.__..___ 10 Clara Self 10 Eleanor Smith __.__..____.__. 10 OXDRIFT OXDRIFT-- The C.G.ILT. Class held their monthly meeting kik sk sk sk Xk Lunch Counter and Dining Room Meals served at any hour ® kX i H] d | Cooking and Service unexcelle * kk Clealiness & Quality Guaranteed ! ® ok Xk ok TOBACCOS, SOFT DRINKS CONFECTIONS CHAN BING SUITS SUITS SUITS Ready=Made d Proprietor Newest fabrics for Spring are here, fresh from the best British Looms, and I want to say that no time was lost between the looms and my Store. All Ready-Made Suits Fitted to Your Size while you wait, with- out extra cost Also complete line of fine quality Men's Furnishings T. PROUDFOOT Tailor and Gent's Furnisher DRYDEN ONTARI IT you have no use for Call or Write to S. DAITER S New & Second Hand Store Highest Prices Paid DRYDEN ONTARIO : ' WALDHOF, Ont-- morning from Kenora, spend the summer at his: the season opens. ! Garage will then be in a position class is planning a concert to take place some time during Easter week. Miss Marjorie Adams spent the week end with her sister Mrs J. Harris in Dryden. The Odrift Women's Institute held , their regular monthly meeting on { March 15th. The members are mak- | ing arrangements for one of the Gov- ernment Travelling Libraries, after , which arrives will be at the service of any. one in the community. Mrs Jas. Spalding gave an interesting paper on "The Cause of Nerves." Miss Pate- man on "Household Hints." The next meeting will be held in the hall on April 19th Mrs W. Neely, Mrs D. Neely and Mrs Griffiths on [prograinme for the day. Mr John Adams, jr., 'a ew team of horses. ow. has purchased Logs will move WALDHOF Mr P. Reichet returned this and will farm. He still thinks hubane clover is the thing, and expects to seed sev- eral acres seed. Funny, every time Paul comes home he brings us a surprise. A few years ago he brought with him a fair lady as his wife, and this morning he un- packed a nice baby girl. can serve as a hint to 'our many bach- elors. Mr C. Schrode was a visitor Waldhof for a few days and left to with this now expensive : i have a look at his western properties. 3 Mr Shannon, public school inspector, was here in connection with a new school to be built at Mrs W. Smith's homestead. But new school, the Inspector advised the people to wait a couple of years and meantime use the scheol in Mutrie. Everybody agreed, and the meeting adjourned. . People are very much pleased with the wonderful weather. Sleighing is still in full swing. A few more 'days and there will be not a stick left in the bush. Miss A. Bixhof was home sick for a few days. Now she is better again, and has returned to Dryden. Eagle River is also waking up. Look here, we have a Welfare Association nearly fifty strong. Last Friday we held a very successful Box Social. Proceeds will go to a piano for our new school. Vermillion Bay is also still on the map. Mr in his house March 17th and enough we had a great time. Of course John knows how to arrange such a thing. Hope he will put up another one in the near future. Mr H. H. Hill is expected from the east to take charge of the Dingwall repair department which will be in full swing as soon as The Dingwall to efficiently take care of the sixty Fords oweners in this district. But | not anything like the number of votes are in yet that there are tickets soll Put your vote slip in the box | at the Dryden Pharmacy, and act quick | in the: Community Hall on March 17th. The; Perhaps this i od ab since bill did not! have quite enough children to fill this ~and trucks, three of which have al- John Berg held a little party | sure' ora Birds of Passage : x xk % x EVE Mrs Pitt is visiting in Winnipeg. Mrs Thos. Pollock, Minnitaki, was shopping in Dryden Wednesday. Alex Morrison of Fort William visited friends in town this week. Alex Morgan was in town this week visiting old friends. Miss Olga Erickson spent the week- end at her home in Wabigoon. Mr M"Cracken, Dyment, came up to Dryden Tuesday. J. Greenwood, Dinorwic, spent the, week-end in Dryden. A. D. Moore, of Fort William was' on business in Dryden, Tuesday. Mrs J. Isbestor, Dinorwie, was Dryden early in the week. in Mrs A. J. Gardiner made a visit to' Dryden this week. | Mayor Pitt made a business trip to - Keewatin Wednesday morning. Mrs Anton Johnston, 1came up to Dryden Tuesday. Trainmaster Smith, Ignace, was in 'town to- day. Geo. Armstrong, Minnitaki, here the first of the week. was Mrs Norman Kerrey, visited Dryden Wednesday. Phil Miault, Kenora, purchased his Bros. last week. C. O. Self made a flying trip to Ken- ;ora Wednesday, returning the same day. A carload of tractors and parts for demonstration at the Brignall service course arrived in the yards Wednesday Mr John Hannah, of the chemistry department intends to install a radio in his room in the near future. Purchasers at the Co-operative store are now being attended to by Miss Erickson, of the Beach. C. A. Burgess has moved into the residence lately occupied by Dr Helli- well. Word was received Sunday morning by Mrs Hartnett that her mother had passed away, at Lindsay, Ont. Miss G. Chesterman of Port Arthur is the guest of the Misses Stratton for a couple of weeks. i Mrs M. S. Campbell left for Kenora Tuesday afternoon or a short visit. Her son, Verne, acompanied her. Don't forget the big Masquerade at Minnitaki, on Friday March 23rd, You i.can always esary on a good time there. Wendell Holmes, Minnitaki, spent | Wednesday in Dryden (This is not i the well-known Oliver Wendell who used to write poetry.) Mrs F. M. Offer visited Kenora General Hospital Sunday, to see her son Allan, who was operated upon re- cently for appendicitis. of A £3 number electricians and returned to Toronto Saturday. M. J. Crosier, Oxdrift, is still mercantile career. Mrs T. W. Thompson returned to! Ignace Saturday. Miss Jessie Worm- worth went with her, and will pay a short visit to her aunt, Mrs H. Thom- son. A carload of Chevrolet touring cars ready been sold, passed through here Wednesday, on the way to the Ken- ora branch of the firm of Durance Brothers. Miss Foster, assisted by Miss Crone, continued - the course at the regular meeting of the C.G.LT. class Monday evening. The leaders, Mrs Latimer and Miss Lummis are greatly pleased with 'the success of this instruction and its influence on the girls. *o¥ ok x Looking For Spring :-- The first sign spring is here. of the coming of Bill Connon, its ad- vance agent is digging test-holes to seek for indications of its presence. 'Wabigoon, | Minnitaki second Chevrolet car from Durance mechinists who have been engaged in| construction at the new power house, an' occasional visitor to Dryden, notwith-| standing the natural vicissitudes of a! . : Boxing Events Dryden Boxing Club had a big night Tuesday, before a well-filled house. The first bout was a hummer for three rounds, between Ernie Payne and Ed. Martin. Ernie shaded his opponent on points. Jack Ferguson and Buck Weaver! went six good rounds keeping the fans on edge with fast work. Ferguson won the decision by a small margin. Hddie Louttit and Jimmy Hill (mid- gets) kept the fun going for two rounds more. Mr D. Beaver of the Beaver Club, | Winnipeg, was introduced, and treat- Led the crowd to a nifty little speech | on the boxing game, urging the nec- | essity for good clean sport. The main bout, a 10-round go hoe yd i tween Chas Godfrey (Winnipeg) and] C. M'Farlane (Dryden) was next stag- ed. Both men appeared in fine condi-! tion and the fans enjoyed as clean an exhibition as could be wished. After nine rounds in which Godfrey had the best of it, M'Farlane's seconds threw up the sponge in token of surrender, | "the judge then awarding the bout to, | Godfrey. D. Beaver and J. Hill refereed. | Arrangements are almost complete for ' another show to be held April 3rd. : Hl Ir JISTRICT NEWS ,BAGLE RIVER, Ont.-- A very nice | crowd attended the dance and box social held by the Welfare Club at , the new school house on March 16th, : {in aid of the piano fund, and although there were only about sixteen boxes to be auctioned off, the competition . was so keen to secure one of these! "delectable confections, that Mr G. Dearlove as auctioneer, was able to proaline $104.00, which with $15.50 | taken at the door, made a total of C119. 50. Lady members prepared and served an excellent lumeh. Music was ren- "dered by Messrs Dunk Campbell and Julius Schultz. The end of a perfect day, or rather night, came at 8.30 a.m. everyone remarking, "wasn't that the | best ever?" Although this cy was only started. about six weeks ago, it already has a membership of over sixty and still | going strong. They intend giving a first-class concert and mixed entertain- ment with the usual dance in the near future, when the famous Waldhof Band will be in attendance under the able direction of Mr Joe Cross. Visitors from outlying districts will always re- ceive a very hearty welcome to any of the club functions. Hi The building r ecently vacated by the High School has. now been taken over by the Union Church Sunday School for the use of the: various C.G.L.T. and C.S.E.T. groups. The Tuxis boys have been busy durin;g the week, putting frames on the wi ndows and generally preparing for tlie safeguard of the windows, lights s nd stove-pipes. Already a vo llev-ball outfit has been installed and the boys are out earning money by splitting wood to use for more equipment. If you have a job they can do, write the secretary, Norman Howra. --- ----000 The April issue of Rod and Gun in Canada contains several features wich should instrantly recommend it to lov- ers of "the out-of-doors everywhere. There are. a mumber of articles and: narratives' portr aying experiences and opinioas of hunters and sportsmen, among these being "What Are You i new the various fires, can be Presentation by Girls Guild * kk ok The Girl's Guild of St. Luke's held a farewell social Tuesday evening at The Cabin, to bid good-bye to their retiring President, Mrs J. B. Bever- idge. The Guild presented Mrs Beveridge | with a beautiful bar-pin set with 2h sapphires and pearls, in token of their, . appreciation of her kindness and inter- {est in the welfare of the Guild. She has always been active in its affairs, : and has taken a keen personal interest in every one of its affairs. Through | her influence the Girl's Guild has al- ways been one of the leading bodies, in the work of St. Luke's Church. 'Mrs Don. Beveridge was. elected President, and the next meeting of the; Guild will be held at her home on' Tuesday evening. MUSIC AND PICTURES | M. F. Cook delivered a very inter- § { esting lecture on Ontario birds, illus-: trated with pictures of birds throw mn cn a screen by the new Reflectoscope. This formed the principal feature of | a pleasant evening spent by the Union | Church Bible Class at its monthly social on Tuesday. The machine em ployed permits the use of pictu postcards or other opaque obiects, clippings, ete., which are reflected by, a powerful light from a mirror through the lens. Specially good musical items by the orchestra were much enjoyed, the un- usually good playing winning favor- able comment from everybddy. = The company joined in singing their fav- R ourite songs, and a perfectly lovely : time was spent. The serving of refreshments rounded out the evening. " Sunday morning the class will con-| clude its six month's study of the' Book of Luke. Addresses summing up the course will be given. On the first Sunday after Easter a course will commence, dealing with the outstanding characters of "Biblical times. A Good Fish Story-- The pleasant sight of eloze to thirty ladies busily quilting for the benefit of those who recently lost their all in seen these in a Dryden Church parlour. This way of dealing with rags is more to be commended than chewing the rag :s to whether Jonah swallowzd the whale. days rrr cage The Old Hams. (By our Dryden Poetess) There's lots of comfort in them, Those Hymns of long ago & dg And wl I get discouraged, Teo th And when Life's storm clouds gather And my way 1 cannot see, 1 rest content, for this I know, By his own hand Le leadeth me. The waves may eround my baik No-fear my heart doth know. The wind and waves shall obey his will Peace be still, Peace Le still. dear old Hymns I go. And though I have no earthly wealth I cast my wistiul eve To Canaan's fa'r and Vihere my possessions Why sould I [long for cottage Or gaze i envious eyes? When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies. or hut ' Going: to do About It?" by W. C. Motley, "Sea! Hunting in Northern Atlantic," Bonnyrcastle Dale, "Point Pelee--A Public Shooting Ground" rand a host of others. The departments contain scryme particularly interesting material, . and on the whole, the mag- azine is o ne of the best numbers vet published. Rod and Gun is published at Wood- stock, Ont: by W. J. Taylor, Limired. The BISS ELL DISK HARROWS Furnished in 2, 3, 4 and 6-horse size,' in Ir-throw a nd Out-throw types. for use with: all Standard Tractors. I have the Bi ssell Agency for PACKERS | and SILOS DISKS, ROLLERS, More power to his elbow. JOHN MOORE OXDRIFT. ¥ § E'en © Noted for G. REAT CAPACITY, Light DRAFT, & \ Nonderful DURABILITY. ; Also in DQ UBLE-ACTION TYPES, ! No earthly throne or crown I own, Yet with great joy I sing With Jesus my Savior, I'm a child of a King. When I've struggled in the battle, And my soul is sore distrest. Come to 'Me says One, and coming, Be at rest. And when my time has come to go. And I cross the Crystal Sea. 'eath's cold waves I wiil not flee Since God through Jordon leadth me - With my Savior and my loved ones I will cast off every care. In Heaven above, where all is love There'll be no sorrow there. You can praise God with the new Hymns. Loud let your voices ring. But how I love those dear old Hymne My mother used to i M.W. FOR SALE-- Compl ete WOOD ¢ SAW- ING OUTFIT, almost new and in perfect running order, h.p. engina,' throttle governed. Burns gas or ker- osene. Snap at $175.00--apply, DURANCE BROS. GARAGE 3 : Page & Shaw's ] necting all quested {o be present. Several young HEAVY HORSES for sale, all in splendid ¢ondition, ready for Spring work. Can be seen at the Dryden Paper Company! s plant, Bagle River. tg 3 RYDEN HARMACY CE NTR Easter Greetin To You Eii IDEAL. FASTER GIFTS AT THE PHATMACY [GIFTS THAT PLLA LAST LE ES 'Suggestions: -- !Picardy's EASTER CANDY aul 'CHOCOLATES {Page & Shaw's Easter CHOCO- LATES Easter Sass just a little different WILLARD'S CHOCOLATE ETT French Ivory, Swan Fountain Pens, "De Luxe" Papetries, [r= fumes, Toilet Sets Comp!ls - | Gillette and Auto Strop Rezo: Shaving Brushes (set in ru." 1) Pipes (all kinds) Tobacco Pouches, etc. Cigars in 10's, 25"s aud 9's ® kkk Note -- Al our stock of Farain iers, Cut Glass, T'er: Pots, Bon- Bon Dishes, Tobacco Tars, etc., at © cost ESE SE IE SERVICE and QUALITY Sa RREWIRE ob LISTER H. WILLARD, Boot and Harness Repaires kX & kx Now is the time youll need good Footwear. It will pay vou to lok over my stock. There is 12:0 paver in these shoes--nothin Hut goo" Solid Leather. MEN'S DRESS BOOTS, WORK BOOTS & HIGH CUTS Also on hand-- MEN'S RUBBER FF OTS A few pairs Boys' Boots to cla A good supply of Harness : parts on hand: Sweat Pa. Collars, etc. LR BX A fu ie supply of Dr Scio? remedies alw Lik o ang YT oF poli 4 DRYDEX. ox 3 until Moreh 21st mert. contmence on Apri i6th oud oc for a period of six months. Tenders to he marked ° &e". Will be etn on Apri those ten Full particulars n can be obtained from Coun] lor E.-A. Klose. é Th lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. regs J. E. Gis Dated at Dryden this 14th Jom March, A.D. 1523. FARM TOR SALE 70 acres cultivated, 21% 3 frem town in the Township of Wainwrigh. 35 acres seeded to clover and hay. Zu acres fall ploughed balance pastu:- and bush, well fenced. Barn, 26 x 5°, poultry house, drive shed, granary x B50, blacksmith shop, frame stakis 20 x 26 and other buildings. Two wells, running stream close to & a. roomed frame house, stone basen cellars, wood furnace. Sickness forces owner to sell, a snap, terms reasonable--apply ent, (opposite Royal Bank) DRYDEN OBSERVL