Ss A SS CE _ Volume VI. Dryden, Ont. August Ist 1924 Rich Table Cream] Oxdrift Holds | ----Pasteurized---- At the Creamery EVERY SATURDAY TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per PINT in bottles DRYDEN CLOVER BELT CREAMERY COMPANY. ALL roads led to Oxdrift on Saturday evening. Some came in automobiles, some in waggons, some on foot, andi some it was rumoured journeyed as far as possible on the time-honoured jumper and then "padded the hoof" the rest of the way. But whatever the means of locomotion the spirit that prompted the journey was the same in every case, namely to be present at the meeting expressly called to voice the feeling of the district in regard to the need of roads for the settlers. By eight o'clock the large Commun- ity Hall was filled to capacity, and those unable to gain admission stood three and four deep around the open windows and doors. It is estimated that nearly three hundred residents were present when the meeting was called to order by Mr F. T. Brignall the convener of the gathering, At the outset Mr Brignall stated that he had been asked as Director of the rid- ing for the U.F.0. to call the meeting to discuss the road problem, but con- sidered that it was too important a subject to confine to any one organiza- tion, and therefore decided. to throw it open to all classes of the district, irrespective of political, racial, or in- dustrial denomination. This announce- ment was received with hearty ap- plause, at the conclusion of which he suggested that it would be advisable to elect a chairman and a secretary of the meeting. F. T. Brignall was at once and unanimously voted to the chair, and W. W. Howell was called upon to perform the duties of secret- ary. These preliminaries being settled, the chairman then called upon. rep- resentatives from the various settle- ments to state the needs, or require- ments, or even views upon the road questions. For a solid hour or more the gathering listened in absolute sympathy with the speakers as they put forth their pleas for better roads, more roads, improved roads, and roads where none exist at present, although settlers ave there. Tt is not possible * to give the names of all the speakers, but to show the representative state of the gathering it is only necessary to mention a few, such as Mr Talbot, Kenora, Messrs Tim Crowley and Robt Millings of Quibell, Gangloff from Vermillion, Henderson, from Eagle River, T. Wall, of Aubrey, Allan from Minnitaki, as well as others from Rugby, Eton, Dyment, and settlements north of Dryden. Nor must we forget Mr Schoonenberg, from Waldhof, who does not think it funny to leave the civilization and comforts of the home- land to hew out a home in the bush in a new land, and after years hoping and hoping for roads, to find that settlers still had to depend upon promises. Credit must be given both to speak- ers and audience for the witholding of anything intemperate either in speech or action during the delivery !ypewriters Lh Va Va Vg 8old by:-- "A. J. Lock " Semi-reanp $bpsique Type '@ailering 2, The Gauvin Single-breasted 3-butten EVERYMAN"S COAT. Now is the time for STRAW HATS, B.V. D. UNDERWEAR, CANVAS and TENNIS SHOES arge Assortment to choose from. I. PROUDFOOT'S IF You WANT of the speeches, and even when Mr 4 : Heenan was giving his address the +0 OD 77 O0TS same spirit prevaded the atmosphere, although the temptation to launch out AT A now and again must have been over- powering, especially to the local member when dealing with the tacties of the coterie who have been doing their best to undermine his efforts for the benefit of the district. Of course it was only natural that those who are in actual charge of the road work should come in for some share of the indignation which has been aroused by the holding up of the work, but as Mr Heenan pointed out, both of these officials have to act upon the orders received from headquarters and hense the responsibility for the delay in carrying out the road programme, could not honestly be laid to the charge of Mr Crane or Mr Hutchison. Reasonable Price "Just drop in at H. WILLARD'S "known up and down the line for their : Quality and Hard Wear. at 1. WILLARD"S BOOT & SHOE REPAIR and Harness Store. Big Rally. | Editorial. EASILY the biggest event in months, let alone this week, was the meeting held in Oxdrift Hall last Saturday at he instance of F. T. Brignall, It Was more than a discussion of the road ' question; it developed into a demon- stration of the psychology of Northern Ontario. The nervous tension under which the District has laboured all summer, long suppressed, broke loose in a perfect brainstorm of wrath. While "cheap politicians" were drowned under the flood of oratory, many less notable in- dividuals were over-whelmed in the backwash. The District is mad, because they have been kidded along by politicians of one brand or another, all promising great things in the way of road building and general development. With gone too good prospects for a crop, with the mill closed and feap of little demand for wood next winter, settlers are eager for work on roads they are told the government intends to build, as well as for the roads them- selves. And now summer is half over with less done than usual, and the road gangs laid off. They ave ready to fall for anybody who offers an explan- ation and holds out hope of putting things right. So they all turned uot when F. T Brignall passed the word to. come and try to get their case before the government, shke It was a grand opportunity for Peter Heenan, M.P.P.; And he sure made a great job of it His explanation is startling to say the least. Accord- ing to him, we are the victims of a gang of "cheap politicians" who are holding things back to injure him politically. And Mr Heenan dramatic. ally announces his firm determination to deliver a resolution in person to the Minister of Lands and Forests, and thereby defeat the scheming of the opposing clique. If Mr Heenan can successfully carry out this Programme single-handed, and change the present road policy, he will deserve the very best this community can give him. EEE 3 But while Peter appears a heroic figure, fighting alone for his suffering constituents, he lessens his chances for success if his speeches tend to split this country into factions and divide its strength. A few more fighting speeches and it will begin to seem that the injury to Mr Heenan is of more importance than the troubles of the settlers, : The man that's going to count in this country is the one that can get something done, and done quick. If Peter Heenan, M.P.P. can put this across with the government, he won't need to worry about a few political busy-bodies. Board of Education. Applications will be received by the undersigned up to 6:00 p-m. Saturday, August 2nd for the position of See- Treasurer of the Dryden Board of Education, salary at the rate of $125 per annuni. Duties to commence August 4th, 1924 H. J. ADAIR, Chairman. I1.0.O.F are: -- Jr P.G.--F. Cooper; N. G.--D Ander- son; V.G.--D. Kentner; R.S.--ADun- can; F S.--Jas McFadyen; Treas.--D Reid; War.--J Harris; Con--Dr Mori- son; 0.G--B Evans; J.G.--M F Cook: R.S.N.G--D Anderson; I.:S:N:G:--J Wice; R:S:V:G:--W Jones; L.S.V.G.--- J Hill; R.SS.--F Orr; I1.8.S8.--Dr Wood; Chap.--W Kelso. fe Government figures just out for 1923 shows that the "ROYAL" again At the conclusion of the speeches a short interval occurred in which several questions were asked and answered, but on the question as to whom must we look to find out the reason for the holding up of the money intended for the road building | brought Mr Heenan to his feet with the remarks that he thought this was a democratic country, and as such it! was to the elected representative of the people that the enquirer must look for the desired information. In a few short minutes Mr Heenan very soon made everyone aware that he was the elected representative of the district, 5 He was not at all concerned by the fact that it was a Tory or a Grit, or a Farmer, or a Labour person or organization that was in need of as- sistance, if it was for the benefit of hind every flame and smoulder- ing ember lies the constant danger of Conflagration To he Financially Safe sure in > INSURANCE COMPANY Eepresented by wrote more Fire Permiums than any other Company in Canada, $1, 974,405 | This is a striking proof of the confi dence the insuring public place in the Company. Their representative in this District is J. E. GIBSON, Dryden.. Open For Business . . E. NADON, First Class Jeweller and Watch Maker EXPERT REPAIRS. Send your Clocks and Watches by Mail Order. QUICK SERVICE GUARANTEED. Temporary premises over Dryden Jobbing Coy, E. GIBSON, Agent, Dryden, PRINT) - - A the district he was there right on the Turn to page three, col, 1) Dryden - Ontario | Pretty Home Wedding A pretty house wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock July 30th, at the home of Mr and Mrs ;F. T. Brignall, Oxdrift, when their eldest daughter, Lily Irene, became the bride of Wallace F. McTavish, son of Mr and Mrs P. McTavish, Stratford Ont. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robt. Nairn of Kenora. The bridal couple with their attend- ants took their places under an arch of ferns and roses, the bride being given in marriage by her father. Mrs M. McTavish, sister-in-law of the bride- groom, played the wedding maxch, The bride wore a dress of ivory satin, embroidered with crystal bugle beads, on which wag displayed the gift of the groom, a gold bar pin set with pearls. Her veil was draped from a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and fern. The house was beautifully decorated with roses and ferns. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Lupella Crosier, who wore a lovely dress of azure blue silk canton crepe, trimmed with rosebuds, and carried a bouquet of blush roses. My Russell Barker attended the groom, The mother of the bride wore a navy blue Taffeta gown, trimmed with navy beads. The presents were numerous and valuable, indicating the high esteem in which the young couple are held. Following the ceremony about_nine- ty guests sat down at the tables, to a dainty luncheon, the tables being set in the shape of an "L"; they were beautifully decorated with flowers and with good things to eat, The groom's gift to the bridesmaid Was a gold vanity case, and to the best man a folding shaving mirror. Among the guests were: Mr and Mrs Ben Blair; Mr and Mrs C. Norgate; Mr and Mrs J, French; Mr and Mrs J. Hutchison, of Dryden, while the other guests were from Oxdrift and vicinity. The bride travelled in gz gown of gray fugi silk trimmed with rosebuds, with gray hat and hose to match, over which was thrown a wrap-around coat of castor velour. The happy couple left amid showers of rice and confetti on the afternoon train for Stratford and other points east. On their return they will reside in their new home at Oxdrift A number of distinguished American visitors, including Mr and Mrs Ganne- way, and Mr Silver, Sheriff, of Super- ior, Wis.; Miss Hohorst and party of six, Mr L. Schwarz, of New York City, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Wachman at Wabigoon-Contact Bay mines. The recent revival of interest in the rich mining fields of Ontario should The new Officers of Dryden TLadge direct attention of investors to this valuable property. "I have high hopes for the mine now," says Mr Wachman, Jocularly,"We have no millionaires, but a lot of good people behind us." Pe TAX COLLECTOR WANTED Tax Collector wanted for the Muni- cipality of Machin. Salary $150.00. Applications will be received by the undersigned up to August 23rd. CASCADE including Lunches put up. A, Control the actions of-- The Filthy Fly. The Musical Mesquite. The Munching Moth. The Brotherly Bug. With "Fly-0-San." Harmless to human beings, but 'deadly' to the above pests. WE ALSO STOCK 'Keating's Insect Powder. 'Dyer's' Insect Powder. 'Sapho Puff' Fly- X, ete When on vacation or a picnic, don't be worried by Flies and Mosquitoes when you can procure the following preventatives at the Pharmacy "Mosquito Lotion" "Mosquito Cream." "Black Fly 0il." "Fly Repellant." Citronella Oil, &e. Use plenty of Disinfectants.---- We have a full line.. NO NEED TO Go SHORT. Agents for--"Picardy" Chocolates, Willard's Chocolates, "Smiles 'n Chuckles," ete. BATHING CAPS. -- _ BATHING SLIPPERS. WATER WINGS. The Usual Quality, but Cheaper in Price, We Sell Parker Pens and Pencils, SERVICE QUALITY J RT ars rn The Active Ant. The Cruising Cockroach. As BA] = SEE eee xs Seay So === = =p] S = 2) r= 8 wn onfectionery SUPPORT --FRESH FRUITS-- Local Industr NEW APPLES, perth. 15¢. Y 2-1bs for ~ 28a, AND BUY LARGE ORANGES, per doz. .__ 45¢, STRAWBERRIES, per basket __ 25. PLUMS, per d AL et 15c. aon tr Hel 60c. per quart. TOMATOES, per 16... = 20c. B= Ee in BANANAS, per 1b . per dogen co 50c. BULK CHOCOLATES 50c. to $1.00 per 1b CHOCOLATE BARS, Mixed 6 for 25c. Dryden Ice Cream All Kinds of FRESH MIXED CANDIES, per Ib 35c. BUTTERNUT AND MILK BREAD per loaf 10c. ICE CREAM per quart 70c. "Home-Made"' Chocolates 60c. per Ib. box SSE RHEE nye aS STi # ok & We make a specialty of Lunches Picnics and Parties. \ Come and visit our Ice Cream Parlour, its nice and cool. We serve all kinds of Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Service from 6:15 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. % ® *® * GEO. RUETE, Clerk. = EAGLE RIVER, Ontario The CASCADE HOTEL at Eagle River, Ont., is now under new man- agement, and solicits your patronage. *® % % %* LS MEALS SERVED AT ANY TIME, CR % x» ICE CREAM & SOFT DRINKS. * O* * % Motorists from Dryden and vicinity Specially Catered To. Gasoline. BOARD $7.50 per WEEK. MEAL TICKETS, 21 meals $7.50. ° We carry a full supply of | KODAKS, FILMS & SUPPLIES : Bring us your Films for Developme: ; GOOD WORK and QUICK SERVICE EES ee > Es HOTEL Fresh FRUIT & VEGETABLES For the Week-end. PEACHES. PLUMS. CANTALOUPE. TOMATOES. CELERY COCOANUTS. : ORANGES, APPLES, BANANAS, LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT, NEW POTATOES WATER-MELON. CUCUMBERS LETTUCE & GREEN ONIONS PEARS Sundays. Tables Reserved. Agent for:-- BODLEYS FRUIT CAKE NEILSON'S CHOCOLATES KODAKS & BROWNIES King's Old Country Ginger Beer. nd HENDERSON.