Dryden, Ont. May 30th 1924 * ERY Pianos AND emington Typewriters Sold by: -- Douglas Lane {Post Office Building) Fa ASN EVERYM SHemi-readp" Bypsique Type Tailaving; Ry ANS COAT. Single-breasted 3-button Sack. T. PROUDFOOT'S Suede Stick Cleaners and Powders for all colours of Suede Shoes Nu-Way, 2-in-1, Snow White, Canvas Dressing at H WILLARD'S Boot and Harness Store. ut wre' NO ONL KNOWS WHE! Y jur covered with & Tome policy you know you financial less THE HOME INSURANEGE COMPARY the newt FINE will stagd if your houses secure from due to Fire, represented ip Pointers { Mr Webb, principal of Fagle River = School, spent the holiday in (awn. Dr and Mrs Morison left Wednesday on a two weeks visit to Winnipeg. D. W. Scott is away east on a holi- day, Mrs Armstrong, Wabigoon, was among the visitors to town Tuesday. M. J. Crosier, Oxdrift, was a busi- ness visitor to town Wednesday. Dr and Mrs Dingwall returned from Toronto Wednesday morning. I Sa Johnston, Wabigoon, was in town Tuesday. 5 Mrs H A. Jewell, Oxdrift, was in town Tuesday. Inspector Parfitt, Kenora, paid a visit to Dryden this week. Mrs Cross, Eagle River, was visitor to town Monday. Mr and Mrs J. 8. Corner motored to Dryden Tuesday. G. M. Gangloff, Vermillion Bay, was in town this week. : Jack King left Sunday on a business trip to the west. Miss Olive Newton of Chicago is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wm. Newton.. : Mr and Mrs L. A. Bigelow and family, Mr and Mrs Robinson left Wednesday morning for California, a Mr and Mrs Harry Gammon have taken up 'their residence in the }Mat- thew's house. ; Miss Rissa Adams, Eagle River, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs Jack Harris. being shipped to Montreal million Bay fishermen. by Ver- J. D. Smart of Toronto University Student Missionery is conducting services north and east of Dryden. J. B. Wall, Oxdrift, was a visitor to Dryden, Wednesday, on business. M. Bailey is the proud owner of a lovely bound volume, the gift of a famous actress, bearing the autograph of the 'sender, Colleen Moore. The Wright Store is stepping out in its delivery service by the purchase o. a covered vam, neatly decorated with the fine name in green and gold. The Town has set itself a good ex- ample this year in its spring cleaning campaign. The great improvement made in the appearance of the streets by judicious use of the rake has in- spired the citizens with kindred desire for appearances, and the resulting clean-up of lawns and yards has pro- vided the cleanest appearance the Town has ever had. Mayor Pitt, president of the Central Canada Highway and Colonization Association, left for Port Arthur Thursday afternoon, in association with delegates from all over N orthern Ontario," to meet Hon, James Lyons, Minister of Lands and Forests, to ad- vocate and discuss the construction of the trans-Canada Highway from the Head of the Lakes to Winnipeg, Resident engineer Crane, equipped with the necessary maps and other in- formation, accompanied the Mayor. The Annual Whist Drive and Social held last Thursday by Dryden Lodge [.LO.O.F in conjunction with Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge, proved one of the most attractive social events of the season. As the influence of these two organizations reaches into practically every home in the town and district, a great number of friends, who are not yet active members, were to be seen amongst the happiest of the guests during the evening. : The novel and beautiful decoration 1 of the hall and platform by intertwin- ed coloured ribbon, the work chiefly of Frank Porter, were greatly admired, and contributed much to the splendour of the event. i The music of the half-concealed Gammon orchestra lost nothing of its charm and effectiveness from the ar- rangements, and no dance ever 'was more enjoyable. Refreshments were provided and served by the Rebekahs, who already have a well established reputation as hostesses, and everything went with the utmost cheerfulness and success, CARD OF THANKS G. F. LEVEY desires to express thanks to the people of Dryden and surround- ing district, for great kindness and sympathy shown in his bereavement. Wm. Dixon and Family wish to convey their appreciation of. the kindness and sympathy shown in their sad bereave- ment by the people of Dryden and Kenora, Huge quantities of fresh Fish are} Empire Day EMPIRE DAY, May 24th, broke over this distriet bringing a chill wind from the north, accompanied by flurries of snow throughout the day. This, how- ever, had 'very little effect on the spirits of Young Canada, in the per- sons of the four hundred children who gathered at Dryden School Grounds ior the™yreat parade in honour of the occasion. Under the paternal eyes of the memni- bers of the Board of Education, the children were smartly arranged in ranks and classes hy their teachers, and headed by Dryden Brass Band marched down the street, followed by a string of automobiles nearly a quart er of a mile'long. Despite the severity of citizens lined the way to watch with fondness and pride the big demon- stration of unity with the world's greatest Empire. . On reaching the spacious High School grounds, the marchers were deployed in two semi-circles, facing the platform in front of the High School, on which stood. Mayor Pitt ready to salute our national flag, the Union Jack. Everyone stood at at- tention while the great chorus of voices led by the Band, joined in. the National Anthem, ! In the brief address, shortened by reason of, the discomfort of the listen- ing crowd standing patiently in a near blizzard, the Mayor explained the basis on. which the strength and en durance of the British Empire rests. Not on the number of its ships nor the power of its guns; not on the hugeness of its armies nor the immensity of its fleet, but on the character and stead- tastness of its people the Empire must ever depend for its continuance. Tn the young lives before him he saw the hope. and promise of a vet greater future, that would uphold the best traditions of the British Empire, and enrich the civilization of the whole world by its sacrifices' for honour and justice. { M.S. Campbell, ex-chairman of the School Board, followed in a few ve- marks directed to the cultivation of the spirit of fair play, , which was so distinctively British. On the play grounds and in the everyday work of the school, the opportunity to display the spirit of fairness toward one another should be fostered, Rev. J. M. Beaton also spoke a word for the new Canadians that were brought to this hospitable land from the lands overseas. At his old home in Nova Scotia, the gateway to Europe, he had watched the shiploads of im- migrants taking train for the west. From these and such as these had core some of the best of our citizens, who gave much to the spirit of the new Canada that would one day be so great a factor in the life of the nations. At this point a number of girls, all in white, ranged themselves round the Maypole, and in traditional . manner went through the intricacies of the old-time Maypole Dance. Though the weather might be severe, and the sur- roundings different from the scenes in Old England in the May-time, the spirit of the dancers had not changed, and the dance lost nothing of its time- honoured attractiveness under frown- ing Canadian skies. 2% % % By this time the noon hour was at hand, and ranks were re-formed while the Band played the opening strains of O canada. The whole assemblage united in the grand chorus, then they slowly dispersed. As the children re- tired they were treated by the Board to a helping of ice cream, which lost none of its relish although the May sun failed to smile upon the spectacle, mesmo. Golden Opinions Mr Harold 'B. Raymon, Port Arthur, writes: -- "Respecting the premium due this with the Mutual Life of Canada: for $1000, I am pleased to note that my annual dividend has again been in- creased. My premium was originally $22.75, but is now reduced to $15.15, or over 33 per cent. in the eleventh year. I notice also that the annual increase in cash surrender value has overtaken the annual premium, so that protection is now being carried without cost. The Mutual Life Assurance Co of Canad District Agent. FRANK M OFFER a ol the weather for this season, crowds ment as a whole, the Assessor, Mr Jas. Court of Revision THE most intense public interest at- taches to this year's meeting of the Court of Revision, which was held in the Council Chamber Wednesday even- ing, when a decision of first-class im- portance was taken on a highly controversial topic. ; Several appeals on relatively minor matters were heard which were quick- ly disposed of, satisfactory <n most cases to the appellant, judged by those who appeared personally to hear the decision on their case, no important alteration being made in the assess-§ ment. * The only appeal involving somsider- able care and judical caution in settl- ing, was that of the Dryden Paper Co. which appealed its huge assessment on the grounds of the existing condition of the Company's affairs. Being at present in the hands of the Receivers, with the immediate prospect of a shut- down for about two months, while ad- mitting the moderateness of the assess- ment on lands and buildings, they urged that the business assessment was onerous for a concern whose busi- ness showed serious losses every month, : In 'the absence of the Manager, through sickness, Mr H. Humphreys appeared to give any information that might be required to yeach a decision. He stated briefly that some sort of re- organization was necessary to the continued operation of the Mill, and such re-organization wonld be greatly encouraged by any evidence of the goodwill of the community towards the Company. = No Industry could thrive without the goodwill of the com- munity he said, and the friendly atitude of the Town was of immense importance in interesting capital for its industries. ES While not disputing the power of the Ct. of Revision to modify the assess- WINSOME SOAP--For the them "You 'don't have to be an 100 p-c. Headquarters for Twink Dyes THEY WASH AND DYE AT THE SAME TIME. - Don't throw away any article of attire because it has faded--yse TWINK DYES. + complexion, only 10cts. a cake. PLAY MAH-JONG We have seme beautiful sets at $8.50 each. MAH-JONG SOAP . At your next Mah-Jong Soap it makes an appropiate prize, Mah-Jong party, give a box ef We are informed by our patrons that PICARDY CHOCOLATES, CANDY, and PECAN ROLLS i : "Always Fresh are the best yet : Our Developing and Printing is receiving very generous praise from Customers who are more than satisfied. Says Archie Ansco--"Cloudy day, Bright day, ANSCO gets either way." judge of light to get good pictures if you use ANSCO FILMS. They fit the light, dull or bright. In future you will be able to procure this delightful make of Candy at the PHARMA i We have taken over the Agency from regret to learn, may be leaving CY. Mr C. Bugress, who we town : attitude he was supported by Coun, Wilde. Coun. Klose emphasized the greatly improved conditions which the Man- McFadyen, protested they had no right to change the proportion of the busi- ness assessment to that of the building which wag fixed by statute. Pitt was of opinion that they could ¢ decide in law and equity with any case : presented. Coun. Ripley did not favour the principle of granting bonuses or ex- emptions to some concerns which were not granted to every industry, in which Notice to Creditors In the matter of the estate of Fredrick D. Rodtka, late of the Township of Wainwright, in the District of Ke- nora, farmer, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT all parties having claims against the estate of Fredrick D. Rodtka, late of the Township of Wainwright, in the District of Kenora, Province of Ont- raio, who died on or about the 15th day of March, A.D. 1924, ave required to deliver their claims and full par- ticulars of such claims to William Frank Vankoughnett, and Fredrick William Rodtka, both of the Township of Wainwright, in the District of Ke- nora, farmers on or before the 15th day of June 1924. And that after the said 15th day of June, 1924, only those claims of which we shall have received notice shall be given regard. Dated the 16th day of May A.D. 1924 William Frank Vankoughnett. 'Fredrick William Rodtkax fle CASCADE ®o% o% MEALS S month on my policy on the all-life plan | f i including Lunches put up. * *% ® * ON # a Mayor yshould EAGLE RIVER, Ontario The CASCADE HOTEL at Eagle River, Ont., is now under new man- agement, and solicits your patronage. ERVED AT ANY TIME, ICE CREAM & SOFT DRINKS. Motorists from Dryden and vicinity Specially Catered To. Gasoline.' agement had introduced in the past year, the greater contentment of the employees, and the removal of friction with the Town, and he thought they support the good work of Mr Bullard, the Manager, in these direc- tions. > After the fullest consideration of every point involved, a motion was adopted granting reduction of $100,000 on the business assessment, three vot- ing' for and two against. The Court then adjourned. Junior Baseball. In 4 hardfought and keenly-contested game, Oxdrift Giants defeated Dryden Juniors by a score of 4--3, in the first game of the season. In the first two innings both teams failed to score. In the third, Tom Foote scored the first run for the Juniors. There was no further scoring till the seventh, when two costly errors by Dryden gave Oxdrift a couple. It fell to Tom to tie the score in the eigth. As no further scoring occurred till the end of the ninth, it was decided to play an extra inning, in which Oxdrift out-scored Dryden 2--1, thug winning the game. Both pitchers pitched a good game, despite the cold weather, each striking out 14 men. Score by innings: -- Oxdrift0 6 0 0 0 Dryden0 0 1 0.0 0 HOTEL - Boe Sundays. Tables Reserved. RO #* ,Come along you baseball fans. iy L] tJ | tiough's Confectionery | Fresh : FRUIT & VEGETABLES For the Week-end. | _Enmsn STRAWB ERRIES for Saturday morning ; Selling. COCOANUTS." ORANGES, APPLES, BANANAS, LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT, PINEAPPLES, RHUBARB, NEW POTATOES. NEW CARROTS. NEW BEETS. TOMATOES, RADISH. LEAF LETTUCE GREEN ONIONS RADISH Direct from the Hot-house per-bunche, oi. osc. Lowest Market Prices, Bring us your | FILMS i i 1 , Our Finishing Work is of the same High Grade that made so good an im- pression during the Snapshot contest. The Service is quick, and you can depend on the work. GIVE US A TRIAL. Ee t We™have just received a fresh Shipment of Bodley's Fruit Cake. LEE TE FREE! FREE! Get in on our Guessing Contest, and win a fine Baseball Mitt, a Bat or a Ball, Agent for:-- : : NEILSON'S CHOCOLATES KODAKS & BROWNIES King's Old Country Ginger Beer, m---- FREE! ra President Robt, Wachman and Richard Olson, of the Wabigoon-Contact Bay Mining Company, arrived here from the south on Wednesday, and are mak- ing preparations for greatly increased 'Operations at the mines. A representa- tive of the Press accompanied a party over the area yesterday, and the story Will appear in our next issue. 3 ~~ an