THE DRYDEN OBSERVER CR PRB PE BE TE A FE ET 3 Home Wedding. OXDRIFT--A pretty home wedding took place at Oxdrift, October 14th, at the home of the bride, when Edna sabelle, daughter of Robt, Latimer, vas united in marriage to George Ed- gar Lyle. The bridal party took their place under an arch of evergreen and roses at twelve o'clock, with Rev. Robt Nairn of Kenora officiating. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of zine crepe de chine with vesebud trimmings, and was attended by her sister, Miss Emma who wore a dainty ¢ The groom was cousin, G. D. Lyle. After the cere- mony a dainty buffet luncheon was served. Mr and Mrs Lyle left on the 'ternoon train for Winnipeg and other S west, amid showers of ries and confetti, and good wishes from their Fad ~ friends. (118 attended by & Teachers' Convention 'he Teachers' Institute of Kenora District met in Keewatin Public School Monday and Tuesday of this week. At the opening session Rev. Mr Robertson conducted devotional exer- cises, and this was followed by an Address of Welcome by Mr Cherr;, chairman of Keewatin School Board. Mr Prendergast, Principal of London Normal School, was present, and dur- ing the first day delivered two lectures based on the teaching of Geography. Miss Rutledge, a teacher in Kencra High School, gave an interesting .les- cription of her trip to the Yukon and the famous Dawson country. At the close of the afternoon session the teachers were taken through the Five Roses flour mills, where they saw 'flour in all stages of manufacture, also the laboratory and sanitary bakery. i The Women's Institute entertained the teachers, members of the School Board and the Town Councillors at a banquet held in the Memorial Hall. This was followed by a concert, the entertainer for the evening being Miss Sheriff of Winnipeg, assisted by local talent and by Miss Ingall, Dryden. A dance rounded out the festivities for the evening. At 9.30 Wednesday morning the fifty teachers again assembled. Miss M. Ferguson of Kenora described her tom of the Motherland during the Wemble § Exhibition. In the primary room Miss Green of Keewatin conducted a class in Dramatization of Nursery Rhymes. This was succeeded by a singing lesson taught by Miss Cruikshank. A discussion on Civies in Public School was led by Miss Lucas, Dryden, Miss Chaudonet and Mr Brimble, ot Kenora. Miss Sprott's reading, "Canadian-born" formed 2 Very appro- priate conclusion for the discussion on good citizenship. Inspector Shannon closed the morning session with a few suggestions in regard to school reports, Reports. The programme for the afternoon consisted of a paper entitled "HEduca- tional Hints from Mark Twain," by Miss M. Gardiner of Dryden, and a violin solo ky Bobby Zeamer of Kee- watin. During the committee meeting the time was spent in community sing- ing, the song sheets being provided by the Canadian Club. The nomination committee, consisting of Miss Morris, Miss Ingall, Miss Max- the officers for 1924 as follows: Pres. Mr Shannon; vice-Pres. Miss Ingall; Sec-Treas. Mr Brimble. In the report of the committee on resolutions was one expressing the teachers' approval of, the O.T.A. After the closing exercises, which were conducted by the Rev. P. C. Bays, everyone went aboard the "Verbena" for a trip across the Lake. This treat, provided by the Milling Company, was one of the most enjoyed features of the | Convention. meni DISTRICT NEWS DINORWIC-- The Harvest Thanks-' giving Service was held in St George's Church, Sunday evening, October 12th | by Rev. R. A. Smith, who took for! for the best home-made costume. { his subject: the parable of The Tares | of Wheat. gation. which all remained. The Church was prettily decorated by Mrs A. D. Hall, Mrs W. Rhind, assisted by Misses Hed- wig, Mary Eger, Edith Finlayson. The 59 usual Harvest Hymns were sung. A. B. McDonald returned home on Monday from Kenora, where he has been on a visit to his aunt, Mrs J. Derry. Mr and Mrs Lyons and family have taken up residence at the station. Bert Rhind is visiting his sister, Mrs Archie Wright, at Dryden. A. D. Hall is commeneing on his new house, where the Post Office business will be carried on in future. s of peach silk. § well, and Inspector Shannon, reported |, Sub The Primate of all ly in London, O bi he Moderation League [:] mit: @ Canada stated recent- ntario, in re Manitoba the following: -- ("The Government is experiencing diffi- ("culty with hotel keepers at the present £ €€. ( (43 ( time, who are inclined to exceed the re- strictions of control, but I would say ("that the system of Government control ("in general has worked out very satis- ("factorily in the Province of Mani- {!toba."') L. A. Taschereau, Premier of Quebec, says the Reverend Dr Hart of Montreal is a liar, or words to that effect, in repudi- ating Hart's statements at Sudbury. Why did the fou repudiate Prohibition so called? r Western Provinces They have had the experience and concluded that Prohibition does not prohibit. Surely their iuntelligence in throwing off prohi- bition is worthy of sane consideration. a sober, decent, Such they believe The Moderation League would like to see law-abiding Ontario, can be attained under strict Government Control, or at least a very much better state of affairs than exist today. District of Kenora, Branch of the Moderation League Masquerade at Waldhof WALDHOF--Threshing is progressing slowly on account of the showers, but results are very satisfactory as far as grain is concerned. Alsike, also gives very good returns; but Red Clover is very disappointing, especially the crops on the old fields do not cover expenses. Potatoes were also a failure. There is a great demand in the settlement, and we must, perhaps, turn to the outside and import some. Which with scarcity of cash, is a very hard blow for many. --_---- A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Titze, when their son Arthur married Miss Martha Vellner, of Dresden. Rev. 8. N. Dixon performed the wedding cere- mony. In the evening many friends gathered at the home of My Titze, and took part in the wedding supper. The young couple will take up their resi- ¢ence at Mr A. Titze' homestead in the township of Mutrie. To aid the Hospitalr-- The Waldhof Women are prepar- ing for a Masquerade to he held on Novembe r 14th, in aid of Dryden Red Cross Hospital. Look for future particulars. There was a good congre- | wm eid ! After the Service there was a Celebration of Holy Communion, to! SCHOOL DRESSES H k Watch Your Storage Battery Rainy weather is kind of tough on storage batteries, and this is especialiv true in the autumn when there is a deal of rain and occasionally a frosty night or two. The battery, tucked away under the floor boards, is in a fine position (n get a shower bath of dirty water from road puddles every time the wheels hit ore. Eventually the water deposits a flm of dirt over the top of the cells, 'which works up between the terminal con- nections unless they are tight. "While no serious damage will ve- sult from an accumulation of dirt on top of the battery" says Cyril Durance, Willard dealer here; "the dirt ig not doing the battery any good either, "Eventually a blue-green and yellow deposit will form ground the terminalg "and cause starting and lighting trou- , ble, and may even necessitate replace- .ment of the parts affected unless . proper cave is taken to keep the con- | nections tight, free from corrosion and propefly greased. Failure to care for these minor (e- ES arm tain repair bills are concerned," claims Hy : Durance, "but it is well to avoid the , annoyance of being caught with an in- Prizes will be given operative battery, regardless of how simple and inexpensive it is to fix it again." Heavy Winter COATING, 54-in per yar J. oR te LS er Rb BE ee te he a a Lo SO re Eh ars een, . wide, in Brown Heather, LA MLE = ROR SVT TRE Ce OL a LR B. GATES tails will not prove expensive as far as | 474 | NEW & SECOND By Patronizing our 53 Second Hand Store, meee ee ee NOTICE. ; From now on you will find all our second hand Clothing separate from the New. We also moved all our furniture into the ware- house, & have our front Store filled with Second- hand Clothing, & Boots and Shoes to fit all the Family. Ey PRICE LIST OF SECOND HAND GOODS ONLY. Ladies' Winter Coats, different sizes, and styles, in-a beautiful selection You will find some Coats valued from $25.00 to $50.00. They have been only slightly used. We are putting them out from $5.00 been Sa EEL TE TY each Coat to _. A large assortment of Ladies' Skirts, very good values, @ each __ 95 Ladies' Odd Suit Jackets, from... $1.25 Wea Ei ei Ladies' Dres some the very latest style, from 95¢ to Simi i un, SER Ladies' Suits, a good selection to pick from, at per suit Jo. $3.00 to $7.00 Ladies' Boots, per par... $150 Men's Dress & Work Pants @__..$1.95 Men's Suits, all colors and sizes, from... 00 $6.00 to $12.00 Men's Gdd Suit J ackets, dark shades and good roomy sizes, from $2 to $4.00 . Men's Odd Ves 5, each _ 40 About 400 vests to pick Men's Overcoats, from $3.00 to $8.00 Men's Mackinaw Coats, $2.00 to $6.00 Men's Sheepskin Coats, $2.00 to $4.50 Men's Army VBreechas @.. $2.25 Men's Army Puttees, pair @._.. 55 Men's Secondhand Army Boots, brown and black,, over 200 pair to pick from, at SE NII 8 111 Men's Civilian Boots, all new soles and heels, @ a ER NR 5 Boys' and Girls' Civilian Boots at per DIY Sebi pA a Te $1.50 Beys' Heavy Mackinaw Coats, all sizes 5 Soret i EL RT $1.95 COME EARLY while we have a big supply in them. Children's Conte @p c= © $1.95 ee -- DON'T FORGET US when in n need of second hand FURNITURE. Good Supply of secondhand RIFLES, in 4ll calibres, One Violin & Accordeon will sell cheap. N We also carry full stock of WwCLOTHING Ready-to-Wear. SPECIAL BARGAINS in Ladies' New Hose, Cotton Wool, Sills, also Silk-and-wool. Beautiful shades to pick from, all sizes. Prices can't be beat, Alsorse Men's and Chil dren's and Stockings, re Geers () mien Try us for BOOTS and SHOES for the Family, as we are the cheapest In prices. --0---0--0--0-- Money always refunded Ve after examining if not satisfactory. Sox Leave your Order for Suits or Overcoats, made to your measure. About 400 samples to choose from. Satisfaction gugranteed or the money refunded. a i oA] HAND STORE Goods of every deseription Bought and Seld a Clie