H JL: = TE rt CE Em ore pi 'Page Two ---- THE DRYDEN OBSERVER THE DRYDEN OBSERVER | Published every Friday at Dryden, Ontario, Subscription rate $1.50 yearly. Elsie DB. Collisen, Publizher WIGLE REUNION ATIRACTS ABGUT 2,000 RELATIVES Day Long To Be Remembered By The Kinfelk A { Members of the great Wigle family to the number of about 2,000 assembled here on Thurs day last to join once more in reunion festivities, and meet re- latives, some. of whom they had never met before. It was a day for review and goodfellowship and exchanging greetings, and all made use of the opportunities presented during the day. The Wigles, comprising possibly the largest single family unit in Canada, and all tracing their an- cestry back to John Wendle, the pioneer, who first settled in Gos- field. If all the relatives were assembled they would number fully 7,000. This is the first re- union held. The first was held here quite a number of years ago, and the second was held in Leamington some five years since. tr At 11 o'clock in the morning a lineup was arranged, starting in the vicinity of the United Church ~ Churches ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH ws Sunday: 10 a.m. Holy Mass. 11 am. Catechism. 7 pm. Rosary and Benediction. Father Balanger, P.P. BAPTIST CHURCH Edgar Ferns, Paster 10 a.m.--Bible School. Thursday 8 p.m.--Prayer and Bible Study. Friday 8 pm--B.Y.P.U. ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN : CHURCH Sunday morning 10 o'clock-- Sunday School. 11 o'clock--Mattins and Ser- mon. 7.30-- Evensong and Sermon. Rev. W. M. Clarke, Minister THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA DRYDEN 7 o'clock p.m.--Divine Wor- ship. Mr. Punter will preach "Vision, Strife, Attainment -- Then What? A hearty invitation is extend- ed to all. gifted as entertainers, provided } lenge to any other brother team Division street south, headed by a brass band, and a start was made for Leamington. As the procession passed down the lake road it was joined by others at various points until over 100 cars passed the four corners in- tersection af Leamington and at a slowed pace went by the site of | a hotel where for many years| Leonard Wigle, the oldest mem- ber of the third generatien of | the family, played host as the only boniface between Windsor and Chatham. Leonard was born in 1804 and died in 1878 and was a pioneer in the county, settling not far from Leaming- ton in 1825 on 200 acres of land and erecting his first home of black walnut logs. Ten years later he built the hotex These facts were revealed by Lewis Wigle, ex-M.P. and 86 years old, in a brief memorial address at the grave in Leamington ceme- tery where a wreath was deposit- ed by Jessie Morse, 12 years old, and great-great-great. granddau- ghter of Leonard Wigle. The procession returned to Kingsville while another halt was made at Greenhill cemetery: anl a service of memory held for John Wendall Wigle before the tomb which surmounts his rest- ing place. Here a wreath was deposited by E. J. Wigle, of the Third Concession, who is a great grandson of John Wendell Rev. Hamilton Wigle, of Halifax paid tribute to the man who all present claimed as their ances- tor. Following this service the short trip to Lakeside Park was made. At the park long tables were set in readiness and about these, members of the various family branches congregated and did ample justice to the contents of the many baskets' of good things provided by the home folk. Fol- lowing the luncheon there was a brief speaking program, a period devoted to sports, and, later in the evening, a concert was pre- sented in Memorial Hall, in which members of the family, a long and varied program. The oldest member of the Wigle family present in the park was Mrs. George Bedell, of North Ridge. She was formerly the wife of Leonard Wigle, and on July 15 attained her 92nd year. One year younger is Jonas Wigle, son of another Leonard Wigle, who was 91 last January and resides here. He is a grand- son of John Wendell Wigle, and was born on January 12th, 1840. He and Mrs. Bedell are second cousins of Lewis Wigle, who act- ed as chairman during the speaking program. Mrs. Bedell's maiden name was Elizabeth Iler. The youngest Wigle was RBar- bara Doreen, 24 days old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Wigle Queen street, Kingsville. Three brothers whose ages totaled 254 years were the life of the party. They were Alfred Wigle, 83, Gordon, 85, both of Windsor, and Lewis, who is 86. It was Lewis who hurled a chal- emmm-- DRYDEN, Ont. 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Sy, Mr. Lewis Wigle, of Leaming- ton, is a remarkable man for his rage, 86. He has from a young man been active in municipal and political life, and is now the only survivor of the Ontario Legislature of 1874. Except for Senator Sir George E. Foster, two years his junior, he ig the only man living of the Federal Parliament of 1882. His proudest claim is that he is he only man alive in all Canada who started his political career in 1867, Con- federation year. He has a nimble wind full of reminiscences. Mr Wegle looks forward to many mere years of active interest in puulic gifairs, Well, the Wigle Reunion for 1931 has passed into history. It was a great day for all concern- ed. What with speeches, sports and "good eats" such as only the Wigle femininity can pre- bare, and the concert in the evening brought to a close a day that will always be fraught with memories - and will entwine around the tendrils of the heart of everyone present for years to come. What struck the visitor -nost was the hundreds of healthy happy children enjoying -the celebration as only children can do, and the vigorous and ener- getic qualities of the old people, who are journeying rapidly to that country Where none but the Master shall praise us, And none but the Master shall blame; Where no one shall work for money, ; And no one shall work for fame ; ; But each for the joy of working, And each in his separate star, Shall draw the things as he sees them For the God of the things as they are. = Here's a bumper to the Wig- les--God bless "em. (From Kingsville Reporter) The Portage la Prairie Mutual Insurance Company FIRE AND AUTO INSURANCE We can compete with any rate. G. C. MEGGISON DRYDEN, ONT. SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK 1 Cream Separator, American, | Large Size, new ...... $40.00 1 Electric Wagher ...... $35.00 1 Motor Driven Washer, snap Ea hr Ta $20.0 Scythe Stone ............. i5¢ Hay Forks .............. $1.50 : Hay Fork Rope Bicycle Tires Auto Tires $5.00 and up <1 (Er $1.10 and up Paints and Oil going on sale. E. A. KLOSE, General Hardware Dryden -- Ontario Teese EDO GED (GID (GED GED (0 GED ) GED ED () EES () GE ()-GEED () SEED (GEES (Oa I have secured the agency for WINDSOR ~ CLOTHES for Boys. ~ The best and cheapest boys clothing in Canada. In the store we have 12 model suits and 72 samples to choose from. Prices range from $8.00 upwards. You may. select any pattern made in any style you desire. Workmanship and quality the very best. The best opportunity ever of- fered in Dryden. We will be pleased to have you call and he- come acquainted with this new system. T. PROUDFOOT "The Dryden Tailor" HERO aE EOE OG ) SR) @ ham 0 <a O-ae OD (ann Ee, g pe HOME BAK, CANDY SHOP = ERY and COOKED MEATS AND FRESH FRUITS FOR THE 4 WEEKEND : Get your films here for the Picture TE SOMEBODY GETS $5.00 = i It might be you. Ask for votes on Pony at time of purchase. We are sometimes busy and oftentimes forget. 1 E. W. STANSFIELD & SON a 4 Dear folks: usual school opening rush ed until pay day. WE privilege to any parent. This year we know rush leaves us so busy that account with us for six, kindly do not ask us, "The Canadian Truck" KENORA, Ont. serve consideration. early too and oblige. . Joe--for Pronger & Armmstrong Pronger and Armstrong "Through Service We Grow" RE SCHOOL OPENING POLICY September first draws near and with it comes the Other years we practically did a week's school supplies in a day and a half. bought $30.00 worth, Practically everything was charg- WERE GLAD most parents © is privilege. Pay day is just an : whch will be if you want credit it you to arrange for it before we will not - sider such requests on opening days. ea eight or ten monthg you know whether or not you de- We have accounts on our boglks here for two years for school supplies sold on small margin, This year we have splendid specials in scribb- lers. Values that equal any catalogue special. Wait for further announcements. Kindly get your school supplies N) At the Store, : August 13th, 1931. business on Some - families to extend this ordinary day. "Our policy will be quite necessary for Septsmber." .The opening If you have any old _unpaid-- A } $1107 | I pd ny HES TES SHEE RE le of Summer EAE ZB Clearance Sale $15.00. To clear at $4 95 House Dresses, regular $1.95, on sale GIRL'S BEACH PYJAMAS Colorful Beach Pyjamas in 2 piece style of fine quality Broadcloth, sizes 16 and 18, vegular $3.50 to $4.00, to clear $2.50. Dresses Girl's Dresses of Fast Colored Prints, sizes 16 to 20 $1.50. 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