The L SVE ¥ AGT, Erin, ryden ( bserver VOL. IX. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, AUGUST 14th, 1931, THE LOCAL HAY CROP A Suggestion for a Possible Market Reports indicate that there is a splendid crop of hay in this District this year and one far- mer advises us that there should be at least a couple of hundred tons more than is required for local consumption. We are in- formed that in Manitoba, the premier of that province has been making personal appeals to sections where there is any hay to conserve, every pound of it, because it will be needed for re- lief purposes in the greater part of Manitoba and Saskatchewan where the hay crop has been a total loss and a famine is inevit- able. Perhaps if the local supply was pooled and negotiations were made with the western authori- ties it might be sold to the ad- vantage of the lecal farmers. It would be worth considering any- way. DISTRICT NEEDS ARE LAID BE- FORE HOUSE Extracts from address of Earle Hutchinson, ML.L.A. in Ontario Legislature Dryden District Important Agricultural Centre Also Mecca for Tourists Today one of our great grow- ing businesses is the tourist traffic. Nowhere on this contin- ent, probably in the world, is there agreater country for tour- ists than Northern Ontario, con- taining all those features SO sought after by the tourists, namely, plenty of recreation, scenery, game, fish and gener- ally . speaking, everything they have in mind. Then there are certain sections of the north that contain probably as good soil as exists anywhere in the world and in sufficient quantities to make real agriculture centres, and one of these is the Dryden section of my riding. There are several large lakes in the dis- trict and I might say. that the Lake of the Woods is a particu- larly large one. Not only in Canada but in the land to_ the south of wus, it is attracting a great deal of attention. In addi- tion to its size, it is a particu- larly beautiful Lake. Its attrac- tions are equalled by other large Lakes, namely, Bagle, Dryden, Lac Seul, Minnitaki, to say noth- ing of a host of smaller ones equally charming. I would men- tion another attraction in the district. and one that is, very favourably known to the central States, and that is the immunity from hav fever which the people enjov. We in the north don't know what hay fever is: and. adding to that the wonderful advantages of lots of recreation. fishing, game, ete., it is not anv wonder that we are becoming the land sought after by the tourists, District Neglected in Matter of Roads Other Districts Favoured Our need for roads is great. The need is probably the great- (Continued on Page 4) --3 Whas at fault? Are you ready fos such an emergency? Complete automobile insurance safe vards your drivi INSURE te J. E. GIBSON, Agent @ THE MINISTER OF AGRICUL- TURE GIVES US A LOOK OVER A couple of days ago, Dr. P. H. B. Wood, in his joint capa- city of Mayor and President of the Conservative Ass'n received word that Col. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture would gladly stay off for a visit bet- ween trains, so on Wednesday morning before 9 o'clock, Col. Kennedy's party, consisting of himself, Dr. Geo. T. Christie, President of the Ontario Agri- cultural College at Guelph, Mr. W. G. Kirk, Prnicipal Ridgtown Agricultural School, and Mr. W. T. Bell, Principal Xemptville Agricultural School, all sponsor- ed by Mr. Frank Spence, M.D. for Fort William, and all on the private car Whitney, were met by Dr. Wood and others, and taken on a whirlwind tour to Vermilion Bay, where they were | picked up by No. 1 It was a busy four hours. First a visit to Edye Bros. Dairy, then around by the Ea Dawkins farm, through Dryden, | and just a fev minutes stay at the Mill, and on to Stewart; Corner's new barn, which was pronounced perfectly modern, and much admired. Then a short visit with Tom Tewis. Mr. Lewis had such remarkable stories of crop yields, that the visitors, all experts, secretly re- frained from expressing an opin- don that Mr. Lewis was men- dacious. But Mr. Lewis had all the proofs, days, dates and place and the party left convinced and envious. Then on to see Mr. Schultz of Eagle River, whose mink, and rabbits were found very interesting. A stay with Mr. Schoonenberg at Waldhof, interrupted Mr. Schoonenberg's dinner, but. Mr. Schoonenberg got a mouthful of good news; and the visitors an earful of information. Just a few minutes waiting at Vermilion Bay, and the visit was over, leaving a lonely quartette of cars to trail back to Dryden. impresses one, as alive to a Dis- trict's needs, keen and expert. His visit was iE GOLF _F NOTES ESS -- Wilson Cup Contest Much interest and enthusiasm has been shown in the recent competition. Many surprises have taken place, but all agree that everything has been arrang- ed as fairly and as satisfactory as possible. The course has been greatly improved since last year, and this has made it possible to play a better game than formerly. Fourth Round -- first named as the winner: Meggison V Nicholson Morison V Crawley Mrs. Morison V Brownhill Hamilton V Moore Fifth Round (Semi-Final) Meggison V Morison Hamilton V Murs. Morison Final Hamilton V Meggison R. Hamilton is to be congratu- lated as the first winner of the cup. His game is not of the spectacular or gallery -type, but , by steady and careful playing he at last holds the trophy that sixty-six contestants all started for with hope of success. The club is still extending an invitation to all residents of this district to join the membership and enjoy a healthful fascinat- ing game. : NOTICE FIRST DRYDEN COMPANY CANADIAN GIRL GUIDES Something is missing from our headquarters, we know not what perhaps a sweater or maybe the Captain's notebook, but what- ever it is it must be found and the trail starts at the Parish Hall Saturday, August 15th, at 2 o'clock. Will each girl please bring a cup. We will be back to the Parish Hall at 7.30. For further particulars please refer i to the Captain, Lieut. or P.L. Col. Kennedy |. CHAUTAUQUA IN DRYDEN A traveller entered our fair little Metropolis, and wandered aimlessly up and down the de- serted Queen St., like one of the lost souls departed this life. 'Where, queried he perplexedly, were the town-folks? After pondering this situation for a time, he engaged in conversation with one of the carpenters em- ployed in construction work, and in the course of. their talk he enquired of him--where were all the inhabitants? (It was be- coming too much for him.) Now, unfortunately, this man questioned had a weakness for keeping folks guessing, even travellers. So, eyeing the travel- ler quizzically for a moment or so he answered; '""Walk one block east, one block due south, then again two blocks east, and, grouped under a huge brown canvas you will find the People of Dryden." Completely mys- tified, and wholly "desirous of accomplishing one thing, and only one, that being the .obey- [ance of this man's instructions, he hastenéd on. That traveller heard Chautau- qua that afternoon, and again that night, and at the end of the performance understood why our Main Strects were deserted. "The centre of interest in the Chautanqua programmes, said he, lie in their variety of enter- tainment."" For those whose chief diversions lie in the app- reciation of good music--Chau- tauqua artists cater. To the people who sit enrap- fore their dramatists their best. who listen eyes, Chautauqua endeavor to give of To the choice few raptly while another individual expounds his views, theories or opinions, Chautauqua brings the ablest, the most in- teresting and convineing of lec- tures. The lavish stage settings, the effective lighting arrange- ments and the gowns of the ar- tists all make their appeal to- ward the aesthetically inclined. | J. FP. (Detailed account of pregrammes next issue) NOTICE Dryden Women's Institute The regular meeting of the W. I. will be held in the Town Hall, Friday, August 28th, at 3 p.m. An interesting programme is be- ing prepared by the Committee in charge. All members are re- quested to attend, and 'bring your friends with you, also suggestions for the programmes for the going months. Swan Swanson, Yoedl contrac- tor, has secured a contraet from large number of cars of gravel at Farel Pit. About a dozen men arc now employed at the "job. ». Sam Daiter was a visitor from Kenora for a few days this week. mass of posible roads. tured while a play enfolds be-| the CPR. for the loading of a VISITORS TO DRYDEN On Monday, Gen. Supt. Mr. D. Cotteral, Supt. Mr. J. D. Fraine, Mr. J. McKay, C.P.R. Agricultural Representative, Mr. A. Sellers, Mgr. of the Ogilvie Milling Co., Mr. T. Kipp of Kipp and Kelly, Winnipeg Ceontraet- ors, and Mr. Geo. McPherson of the Backus Brooks Co. paid Dryden a visit, and were enter- tained from early morning to midnight by Messrs Dr. Wood, Dr. Dingwall, J. S. Wilson, Al- fred Pitt, H. Humphreys and BE. Pidlgeon. They were taken to see the entire District from almost Dy- 'ment to north of Quibell, and were entertained for evening dinner at Eagle River, by J. S. Wilson. They left for the East Tues- day morning at 11 o'clock. The visitors expressed great delight with the country, now locking at it's best, and were frankly surprised, first at the unexpect- ed development, and next at the It in a strange thing that strangers see 'our possibilities for stock rais- ing, something we miss our- selves. The party had twe in teresting visits, one with Mr. EF. T. Brignall of Oxdrift, the other with Mr. Hans Kelberg of Wald- hot. This visit will be productive of much good. -------- Letter From Minister Re Restricted Area in Dryden District : Ottawa, August 5th, 1931. W. W. Howell, Egq. Minnitaki, Ont. Dear Mr. Howell: I regret that your letter to the Honourable Robert Weir, Minister of Agriculture, of the 14th May last was not sooner acknowledged. The difficulty has been that many more areas were declared 'restricted areas" than it was possible for the officers of the Department 10 test. I would say, however that just as soon as the appropriation permits and there are officers available for commencing work in new areas this matter will receive the Minister's attention. Yours very truly, D. H. BURGESS, (Private Secretary) Card of Thanks The Red Th Hospital grate- fully acknowledges the gift of a bed and bedside table from East- er Lily Rebekah Lodge Ne. 153. NOTICE A meeting of the directors of Dryden and District Agricultur- al Society will be held in the Agricultural office on Saturday, August 15th, at 8 o'clock. The St. Lukes Guild will hold a Tea and Homecooking Sale in the Parish Hall on Saturday, September 12th, = ET Picardy Bars Pocket Package --The one who missed it. Ee Picardy's Candies FOR THIS WEEK-END EEE EEE EE EE ES EO Dryden Pharmacy Litd. EB A Rn Ee Tn 25 FS No. 33. i tk ia a HA HAS IT. HAPPENED TOYOU 2? 2 y 10. CA In our child- hood, most of us learn to greatly dislike the words "don't do that," but of course when we grow - up we "learn that most on '""don'ts'> have a lot of reason behind them. However, some of us never do learn. For example, there's the man who habitually exceeds the speed limit. I followed one of vesterday on the Lake Shore Road. He didn't hit less than fifty at any time. Luckily tra- ffic was light. He was indig- nant when I waved him to stop. "Sure, I know 1 was driving fast,"" he said, "but the road was clear and I'm in a hurry." I had to explain to him that no man can drive a car at ex- cessive speed and get away with it . ... always. You see, in the city a driver runs at a much slower speed and his mind and motions are keyed to that speed. In an em- ergency he's in trouble almost before he knows it. No two ways about it. I know. I've seen it happen often enough. The fast driver always gets his . eventually, sometimes even through so simple a thing as blowout. Better slow down, before you get yours, brother. Well, T'Il be seeing you. The Senior Girls Auxiliary of St. Lukes will hold a homecook- ing sale at Pronger and Arm- strongs store on Saturday, Aug- ust 22nd. Reserve the date for the Ox- drift United Church First Anni- versary service, September 13th, and Monday, September 14th, Fowl Supper. Mr. and Mrs. Ansley and son! of Regina enroute to Hastern Ontario were the guests of Mrs. M. Scott and Mr. D. W. Scott during the past week. these chaps for about 3 miles] a THE PRODUCTION OF RED CLOVER SEED IN 1931 Having travelled over econsid- erable portions of Central and Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, in the last few weeks, the writer has been convinced that this year there is an un- usual opportunity for very many farmers to make considerable money from their double Cut red clover if kept for seed. This view is based on the large number of fine fields that are blooming most beautifully and by examining the heads and noting that they are filling with seed. The prospect points. to from a 100 lbs. production to 500 lbs. production per acre. Weather conditions are very favourable. In many parts of Eastern Ont- ario where these prospects ob- tain, the farmers are engaged in dairying and have no clover hullers available. The temptation to sacrifice a good cash crop is iepordized by supplying a fresh bite for the dairv cows. This year when milk is not bringing so much per 100 Ibs. perhaps (Continued on Page 4) SOCIAL Miss Nora Noreus of Kenora is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Con Andorion, Misses Grace Eunice and Helen Gough were visitors from Dy- ment during the Chautauqua week. Mrs. W. H. Foster and Mr. E. Alf of Winnipeg are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Foster. Mrs A. W. Hull of Winnipeg is the guest of her parents Me, and Mrs. BE. Tustain. =~ Miss Mona Morris of Winni- peg is spending holiday in Dryden with her father Mr. Me Morris. Mike FEirnerson has Soteid after holidaying in Winnipeg and Lundar. Dan Hutchison left Wednes- day on a short trip to Winnipeg. Mrs. A. MePhial has had as her guests during the past week her sister Mrs. R. P. Betts of Yorkton, Sask, and her sister- in-law Mrs. M. Wright of Fort William. 1 3 Cyril Wright is spending a vacation in Winnipeg. ) Wm. Richardson left this week on a short visit to Winnipeg. Le I= Rumi © Shetlan A EE aan u = 'When sending BUY HERE AND Durance Bros. Hardware C. J. Wright Groceries Home Bakery & Candy ° Shop W. Stansfield & Son Confectionery, Ice RRR FR FREE BSE () CD )- CE) GE (SE (GED AEC) SO -- -( The Pony Contest Standing August 7th MERLE WARREN; HELEN BAKER JOYCE WINTERBOTTOM; AYLMER WILSON; UGHO BINDA; GORDON BRAMPTON; HELEN HADLEY; them and arrange the different ballots in lots so that they may be counted quickly. 5-0 ETS) EES (GR (ED () SER () SEED (-SXED- ()- DO EE ()- ap a Pony Contest Stores d Pony Pe te EEE A La in votes count GET YOUR VOTES Pronger & Armstrong Books, Music and Stationery R. J. Pronger Dry Goods & Ready-to-wear Dryden Observer Cream and Bakery Newspaper Subscriptions Opening days and receive .to 5,000 votes.. RR ATTEND THE STRAND THEATRE Be cn hand boys and girls, an entry form ey you EE EE EET