'@ p pe + VOL. IX DRYDEN, ONTARIO, . JUNE bth, 1931. _ -- J ; No. 23 Dr. Dingwall's Father MW PASTOR Passes Away at Local Hospital On Saturday morning, May 30th, Alexander Dingwall passed quietly away at the Red Cross Hospital. The late Mr. Dingwall had been in failing health for some time, but until a few davs before his death, was able to en- joy the visits of his friends and acquaintances. Mr. Dingwall, who was in his 85th year was born in Caithness, Scotland, and came to Canada in his youth, settling down near Lancaster, Ontario, where he be- came actively engaged in dairy farming and in stonemason con tracting. For some fifty years, Mr. Dingwall was a resident of Glen- garry County, where he was held in high esteem, by his many friends for his sterling character and genial disposition. About ten years ago, he, and Mrs. Dingwall, who predeceased him in 1929, came to Dryden tc spend their declining years w.t their son, Dr. D. G. Dingwal. Many sympathetic friends gathered to pay their last rves- pects to ithe late Mr. Dingwall, at the funeral service which was conducted by the Rev. J. W. Howes, from the family home on Tuesday, June 2nd. During the service the deceased's favorite hymn "Rock of 'Ages' was sung. The late Mr. Dingwall leaves to mourn his loss, five sons and daughters, Donald of Dryden; Haldane, of Kenora; James, of Sylvan Lake, Alberta; Mrs. Lily MacCrimmon, Red Dont, Alta; and Mrs. Edith McLachlan, of Lancaster, Ontario; and one sis- ter, Mrs. C. MacCrimmon, Dryden. OXDRIFT YOUNG PEOPLE ORGANIZE The young people of Oxdrift United church have organized and will hold their meetings every Sunday evening at 8.00 o'clock, The officers elected are: Pres. Thornton Browning; Leader: Gerry Amos and Russell Pollard ; Sec. Jack Adams; Treas. Edna Jackson, The following are the topics and leaders in charge for June: June T--R. Pollard, leader; Top- ic, "Divine Contrasts." June 14 -- &. Amos, leader; Topic, "God perfect man among men."' June 21--R. Pollard, leader; Topic, '"Paul's Divine Cominiss- ion." June 28--G. Amos, leader; Topie, '"'Is the Lord's Cecming Near."' Everybody welcome to these services, and everyone cordially invite to attend. NOTICE All Barber Shops in town will close at 6.30 p.m. 'during the summer months, every night ex- eept Saturdays. This is to take effect Monday, June 8th. GENTS --See the latest in new bathing suits, summer pants. summer shirts, sweaters, ties, and accessories at Proudfcots. Whos at fault? Are you ready for such an emergency? Complete mobile surance safes fuards your drivi ' INSURE NOW J. E. GIBSON, Agent ® @ of | EDGAR FERNS will n his ministry in the Dryden "Bap itisgt Church on Sun- day, June am. and 7 pm. BARN RAISING AT NORMAN MeMILLANS A barn raising was the cau ¢ of much activity at the farm of Norman McMillan, four mile north of town, Tuesday after- noon. Over thirty men from tow: and country were on hand and the work of raising the struc ture was accomplished in short order. There was nothing slow about the way those fellows nailed the rafters up and cross pieces on as fast as they were handed up. Charlie Mort- on..was in charge of the build ing, The building is 34 x ko | feet and is built en | foundation, Mrs. MelMillan othe the kitchen preparing supper fo { the erowd of workers, which was gerved from a long table an benches on the lawn, Quite number drove out from town view the busy scene. ATTEND 0Q.ES. SESSION Mes M. Clempson, Worthy Matron; Mrs. H. Fouliy, Past Worthy Matron; and Mesdames M Wilon; H. Gibson; and C. 7 Sof ar Star ey nul a several ladies had a busy time i and t number 17, at an executive session of the O.E.S. held Mon- day morning at the Royal Hd- ward hotel, Fort William. Mrs. M. Lillian Taylor presided over the meeting, : ARRIVES Tth, preaching "wi. m. btatt {die Session he Grand Chapter of Ontario, Ord- er of the Eastern Star, which was held at Port Arthur and, Fort William this week. Mrs. Alice Cameron of tle Northern Star Chapter, Sioux Lookout, was elected district uty grand matron for dis- Jn interesting personality visits Dryden recently Mr. John R. Mac MacDonald, onee a prominent citizen of the Mani- tou country, days in town, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clempson: One would never think to sec Mr. MacDonald walking on our streets, with quick gait and ecer- tain steps, nor in friendly con- versation, decisive in keen in memory, recalling friends. by face and name, that he is a hundred years old. But such is the case because while old Mr. MacDonald does not recall the exact year of his birth he remembers being a good sized boy at school in 1838, the year after Queen Vietoria's accession to the throne. ST He wag born on a farm near Sydney, Cape Breton, came from the 11¢ he had three far in ia ba, pn ing and trapping in Northern Ount- ario, and prior to all this, fore- man of construction for many years on Eastern Railways such as the Intercolonial. He came West to Manitoba about 50 years ago and farmed there for several years. Mr. MacDonald has never been a very strong party man, voting at various times both Liberal and Conservative, but he talks as if it were yesterday of Sir John A. MacDonald. He went into the Manitou country, staying at or near Gold Rock, 40 years ago. There he prespected sometimes and trapp- ed others. He discussed the Little Master Mine. Like all the Gold Rock people that are ar- ound about and in Dryden, has faith ultimately in that sec- tion of the eountry. It may be in the dumps temporarily, but will come to its own someday. Incidental to this Mr. Mae- Donald went North about ten years ago to Sturgeon Lake, also prospecting and trapping, but he shakes "his head when making comparison. He has seen nothing like the Manitou. - He was the first man to do business with Anthony Blum of the Laurentian, that fabulously rich mine whose stories read like legendary Ophir. Mr. MacDonald has always enjoyed good health. never had any of some of the miners and prospectors vices, was a prodigious walker, could take the trail, and tire out far younger men. The associates of 920, or 30 years speak of him with respect reverence and affection. His word was one of his best assets. He stood four square for the fundemental principals of the outdoor living man. It was a pleasure to interview Mr. MacDonald, but very diffi- admin EEE 0 EEE) ER EER ( EA () GES) EES) GER EE (V ER eR Ppp -- young grow Tulle oe af Cod Lives, Vitamines-- that mysterious "somethings opule's Extract of Cod . ag wall as other ele- ts necessary for the devel- entof health and strength, Children who seem: to be at a standstill--lacking in energy or vitality-----and « onvalescents who do not improve readily, get just the needad tonic stim- ular t effect from a short treat- ment with Wampole's Extract Price $1.09 per botile ich makes the il} be foundin £ (=) = ] a { 2 i A | Dryden Pharmacy CITI €3 FERS) STD) PES- () AER) FRETS {} CHR (EHD) ATER () FED. () WED () WED (VW 3, is spending a few! words; His par- |, 'Scottish 1 . ne cult to get ti, to speak of him- self. Mr. MacDonad goes into Gold Rock this week to spend the summer with Mr. Secattergood, whose father was so intimately connected with the Little Master Mine, twenty five years ago. He has had a splendid week in Dryden with the Old Mining fraternity like the Clempsons, Foulises, Dryden Smiths, Hutchi- sons, Gordons. Ste evensons, Becks, Larsons, Reaneys, Ny- marks and others, and as he goes we think of his excellent bearing, his erect stature, his incisive voice and his dominat- ing courtesty. King and Heenan Urge Highway Start June 2 -- Before nment hopes to lution to a trans- Hon. R. J. Manion. of Railways and Canals, told the House of Commons tonight. It was too soon, he said, to charge the gov- | erntnent with failure to keep its election promises. In No Position Neither Mr. Bardette nor Hon. Peter Heenan, of Labor, had been consistent in their attitude towards the high- way. When the Liberal Govern- ment had geen in power a mo- tion had come before the House urging the government to make grants towards the construction of highways and both Mr. Heen- an and Mr. Bardette had voted against it. They were in no position to accuse the govern- ment of breaking its pledges.' ? Dr. Manion decalred. "I did met accuse you of breaking your pledges,'"' said Minist Rr ws ses Announcements * 2% | The Canadian Legion will meet in the Town Hall on Sun- day, June 21st, at 8.30 p.m. * * * Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge will hold their annual decoration attend. Cars leave town hall at 11 a.m. Don't forget the Big Danee at Oxdrift tonight, under the auspices of the Oxdrift Baseball WABIGOON WINS AT HOME GAME service on Sunday, June Tth. All Oddfellows are asked to] Club. LOCALS Mrs. H. Henley spent the weekend in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dingwall were down from Kenora to at- tend the funeral of Mr. Ding- wall's father, the late Alexander Dingwall. Prov. Constable Wright has returned from Kenora where he assisted in the search for the bodies of the two hunters who were drowned there last fall. The bodies were not located however. Rev. T. E. and Mrs. McAllister and two sons left Bunday night for Cobalt: Al at the depot well. former Minister | Mr. Heenan, 'I merely asked you to fulfull them." -- - Record of the Liberal party had been consistent in matters of grants to provinces, declared Re. Hon. Mackenzie King, add- ing it might have resulted in some political losses. "I am not opposed to subsidies to provineces,"' exclaimed the Liberal Leader, "but T am opp- osed to sums of money being vot- ed by this Parliament to the provinces in addition to those subsidies."' Hon. P. Heenan (Liberal, Ken- ora-Rainy River), asked for some official statement. - He thought the Government should make a pronouncement in the matter. The people of the West- ern part of Northern Ontario, said Mr. Heenan, were agreed as On May 97th, at at Wibizoon's request, a baseball game was played there between Dryden and Wabigoon. Wabigoon, with their crack pitcher; Woodsworth held Dryden to one run, while Dryden with Upton pitching played real good ball and the two runs made by Wabigoon are understood to be made on errors. The boys claimed it was: there "off" night all around and Wabigoon made the. best of it. 1 * » LJ] WABIGOON LOSES AT DRYDEN 5-3, JUNE 1st. i to the route. - A surprising large number of i Lome team trim ion Eom from his left tielder, 3 who among others robbed Berry of a nice hit. The game was "'anybody's' "" up until the last - inning. Wabigoon made a lively game all the livelier in the sev- enth inning when they started. - pounding the ball in earnest, they scored twice making the score 4-3 in favor of Dryden. Upton relieved Barber and held 'Wabigoon scoreless after that. The seventh was a real thriller and the crowd enjoyed it. Mana-. ger Dusty Warren handled his team in such a way that Wabi- coon or any other team would not have had much of a chance. (Continued on Page 6) = 2, Ie oe C J be counted once a TLAN BO SED OED () SIE () GER () SEES (- GEER 2 GED CHE () SID- O) -E () GEID- OED OE § () EE O_O a_h- 0 Any Boy or Girl can win this beautiful Shetland Pony which will be given i'ree to the Boy or Girl securing the highest number of votes in this twelve week contest starting Saturday, June 6th, and closing August 29th. ay PONY Every man, woman and child who attends the Strand Theatre, Dryden, on Saturday, will receive an Entry Form good for 5,000 votes, absolutely Free. 2! Write the name of your favorite Boy or Girl on the Entry Form and put Hp it in the Ballot Box at the Strand Theatre. 4 5-0) CED ()- EIEN) EIED () CED () SEED (GD () GE () GED () GED () GD Pony _-- Weds will give votes on All Cash Purchases and Cash Paid on accounts of 25¢ No one connected with the Theatre or Contest Stores, or their brothers or sisters will he allowed to enter. All Votes must be placed in the Ballot Box at the Theatre, where they will and over. week and standing announced. PONY CONTEST STORES BUY HERE AND GET YOUR VOTES PRONGER & ARMSTRONG , Books, Music and Stationery C. J. WRIGHT Groceries : HOME BAKERY & CANDY SHOP W. Stansfield & Son Confectionery, Ice Cream & Bakery DURANCE BROS. Hardware PEEET PT ERTL LS Tp Se R. J. PRONGER Dry Goods & Ready-to-wear DRYDEN Newspaper Subscriptions® ry ' 0-CE ( T-D () GED OBSERVER Opening days and ATTEND THE receive an entry form entitling Be on hand boys and gis STRAND THEATRE you to 5,000 votes. oA + er: