ECS SE) EDS SED 0) SI {) D () SE THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE ~~ OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT ES mens ee a TRU Ss od ke ELSES 0 COVERING THE TERRITORY BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM AND KENORA. VOL. XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, APRIL 7th, 1933 ty dy No. 14. 9 THE COLUMNIST If T were to ask you, had you ever hoboed, or ridden the rods, you would probably give me either one of two stares, vacuous or indignant. i If the present economical chaos continues much longer the same questions will be anach- ronistic, and only antiquarians would understand them. The word '"hobo" is fast dis- appearing, and riding the brake beam or the bumpers much out of date. We ride now, in, and not under the box car, or else @rerched upon a soft spot of the engine tender, rarely molested by the crew, and most often, given the blind Nelson look by the cop at the divisional point. And so many of us refuse to, or are unable to buy tickets, that "tramp" '"hobo" "bum" are obsolete, or fast becoming obso- lete words. I figure that it takes 376,935 tons of coal without mention of the odd pounds of haul the sur- plus weight of non-paying intin- erants in the United States and Canada. I do not speak of railway em- ployees, doctors, preachers and politicians because these give some small measure of return for free transportation. I refer to the joyful out ofl job tourist, that rides from coast to coast, seeing the country. I am still working at the estimate of super- fluous oil and grease, and when this is complete, I shall he able to tell you, why railways do not pay. I have frequently seen forty or fifty people box car riding on a train going Kast, pass the same number similarily pursuing their journey on a train going West, and I have wondered whether any train crew had the temerity to try and oust them. I was kicked off a train once, by a hard looking brakeman, but I think I should be safe to-| day. : Well as our American friends say 'How come." Simply this! Yesterday on the train, I got the low down, a little better than I ever did before. When in the palmy days, 1 used to ride on the back end of the train, eating meals on the diner, rich. Now that I take the slats on the front end, I chew my sandwich and moralise with the poor. Facing me, and rolling their cigarettes, not yet caught by Rhodes, were a couple of ecight- een year old youngsters, clean, fairly neat in good fitting over. alls, but with tell-tale, black dust on eye lash and lid. They were from thirty miles out of Toronto, and going to Vancou- ver. They were careful to tell me that they were not busted. They had fed in the morning, and were good until night. They bad had supreme luck up to Fort: William, but there an in. flexible peeler had said "mo,"' and they were riding on bought tickets to Winnipeg. They Dbe- grudged this outlay. At Winni- peg a ticket would be purchased for the first country stopping point, presumably Portage La Prairie, then with good 10k, the engine tender, and ho! for the West. I wish T had die and space to inspire you with the inspira- 1 philosophised with "thel ~~ WHAT'S DOING On Vondey, Mareh 20, four Bills were introduced and given first reading, probably the most important being Bill No. 110, en- titled The Relief Land Settle- which validates the agreement entered into between the Prov- ince and the Dominion to place suitable unemployed people on land. Eight Bills were consider- ed in committee of the whole and reported for third readings. I'our Bills were given second reading, the most important be- ing an Act to amend the Elec- tion Act, introduced by Mr. Nes. bitt, and which was referred to select committee of the House ordered "to consider the best means of improving the method of preparing the voters list."' In reply to a question, Mr. Baxter was informed that the total cost of Government Build- ings in Fanouto was $11,833, 172. 98. : Tuesday, Mr. ries tabled. the fifth repowt from the standing committee on Private Bills, re- porting without amendment three Bills and two with amendments. Sixteen private Bills were given third reading and passed. Four Government Bills were given second reading, including amend- ments to the Old Age Pension hao) the Factory Shop Office uilding Aet and the Mora: torium, Act and the Nursery: Stock Act, all previously des- cribed. Probably the most in- teresting feature of the day was the motion of Mr. Murphy, St. Patrick's riding, Toronto, appoint a committee to enquire into the alleged insult and libel upon a member by Gordon 'Waldron, K.C. of Toronto, which is contrary to section 54 (1) A of the Legislative Assembly Act. The Premier, with the consent of the House, moved the ap- pointment of a selcet committee to consist 'of: The Honourable Charley McCrae, Chairman, Mes. srs hill, Richardson, Smith, (Essex) Taylor, Tweed, and Wilson of Windsor. It had first would be called before the Bar of the House to either offer an (Continued on Page 2)" of the window, with its tooth' brush and pyjamas, and join them and their tribe. But alas, how could I hoist my elephan- tine bulk to the top of a tender, how could I dodge the police, or how could I shovel coal in pay- ment of my fare? Gone forever for me are the joys of irrespon- sibility. 1 have to buy sugar for the family and this alone, must keep me home. But as I shook Ti with the pression when the heart is young : |" are the only things that make us feel blue, that with yeuth--or thinking 'youth nothing can hurt, because just imagine for your: selves, two boys bored stiff rid- ing as paid passengers on a train, and yearning for the jolt, cinders and precarious poral: of an engine tender. With such a spirit we shall long to be poor and out of work. LAST CALL FOR Films -- Toilet Goods EASTER NOVELTIES Have you seen our lovely selection of chocolate novelties SELECT YOURS NOW, 'Shipment of Colgate's Tooth Paste and Tooth Brush deal just received. (et yotirs before they are all gone again. TWO TUBES COLGATES DENTAL CREAM and 50c TOOTH BRUSH Both for 49¢ The Harris Drug Store DRUGS Ti DBE 0 ow SF) a 0 Ss I NS RR RE RR Te, NN NN NINN INNIS INIINSAINSPIN PIE t -- Stationery -- Eto. lytA fife fl Riddle pote | IN TORONTO ? ment Act, a Government measure' | their to] been reported that Mr. Waldron. spelen yor to make a statement tion they gave me. As I listened I wanted to throw my bag. .out| 1do this, » | megotiations with producers of boys and kissed them good bye, I thought that there is no de-: that age or imaginary old age THE MUNITIONS MENACE In the March issue of Mac- lean's Magazine, appeared an article by Francesco Nitti, Ital- ian. representative, in which he explained how the munitions interests more than anything else present the greatest menace to civilization and the evolution of the human race. This menace consists of their opportunity to satisfy their insatiable greed at the cost of merciless human sac- rifice. It is the munitions mag- nates who keep the world in warlike unrest and prevent the satisfactory reduction of arma- ments, thus keeping the future open for war and the annhila- tion of peace. The knowledge of "this blight upon civilization, which has hitherto been kept a secert, should be spread through- out the world, showing each in- dividual the uely truth behind war and to point out, how, by the cooperation of everyone, this can be made a thing of the past. Contrary to popular belief, munitions companies are not patriotic institutions which sup- ply their country with its needs during war--they are concerns for the sole purpose of making money out of the suffering of mankind. The owners of arma- ments factories are human leech- es who wax fat on the blood of fellow-men; they know that the country must have arms in time of war and must 'pay the price they ask. During the Great War, shells and guns were being sold to the govern- 'ment at two and three times their cost. price, while the heads of the business sat back pocket- ing-the money and being careful not to risk their own lives in a war which they helped to bring about. Not content with this, their greed and selfishness led them to still greater depths of perfidy. It is an actual fagt that a certain munitions ecom- pany at the beginning of the war contracted to supply the British government with all the military equipment required, knowing all the time that it was Yopoustole for them to manufac- ture such an enormous amount in the short time necessary. This contract was made with the ex- '| press. purpose of keeping other | profitéers out of this lucrative business : petition. and preventing com- As a result, thousands of soldiers at the front were de- prived of arms and, unable to fight for themselves, were slaughtered that the munitions magnates might enrich them- selves. No matter what the policy of 'a country may be, the munitions companies in that "country ave working in their own interests---- to promote the sale of arms. To they must enter into "armaments in other countries and work together towards a common goal---to bathe the hu- man race in the blood of its 'sons. Thus it was that during the short war between Greece and Turkey, the defeated Greeks :ahgndoned weapons: bearing 'the Vickers mark of England, while the "Turks used. cannons from the * famous French Creusot works: France and England were under an -alliance at this time, immediately after the Great War, but again when the Emir Faycal was fighting the French, this war was carried on by. him with English arms while England was supposed to be backing France. Thus it was that = an American newspaper correspondant said, 'At last 1 understand what the Entente Cordiale really meant." Today, while the world is striving to stop the growth of hostilities between China and Japan, these countries are being plentifully supplied with the means of carrying on the war (Continued on Page 2) Miss F. Mettam, who has been the guest of her sister Mrs. S. V. Righey, has left for Vancou- ver. 3 # ; Hugo Binda underwent an operation in the local Red Cross Hospital Wednesday and is re- ported to he progressing favor ably. arbimon 417i isda ond # Announcements BE ok [SE ---- o Atinouncements in this column are chatged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per week, with a minimuwun ckarge cf 25¢. When accompanied by.order-for posters, coming evelits are printed free of charge. A meeting of everyone inter- ested in Baseball has been called for Thursday, April 13th, in the Council Chambers at 8 pm. C * R The C.W.L., will hold a Military Whist Drive and Entertainment in the Pulp Mill Hall on Friday, May 5th. Admission 50c. * * * The Annual Meeting of the Curling Club will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, * April 15th, at 8 p.m. C 0% = The Junior - Auxiliary = will hold an Annual Sale of Home- Cooking on April 15th at Pron- ger and Armstrong's store. C x * x Vimy Ridge Military Whist and Dance, Pulp Mill Hall, April 7th, (tonight) under auspices of Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., Dry- den branch. P : ® mo A Director's Meeting of the Dryden and District Agricultur- al Society will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday, April 14, at 2.30 p.m. C * #* #* The Guild of St. Lukes will hold a Rummage Sale on Satur- day, April 22nd, in the Pulp Mill Hall. Sale opens at 2.30 p.m. * OK % The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Dryden Curling Rink will be held in the Council Chambers tonight (Fri- day, April 7th) at 8 pm. A full attendance is requested. C * * * Easter Lily Rebekah Lodge will hold their Annual Whist Drive and Dance on Monday, April 17th, in the Pulp Mill Hall. Proceeds in aid of Dryden | 4 Red Cross Hospital. NAME COMMITTEE On REDISTRIBUTION Ten Conservatives, Seven From Opposition to Undertake: Tagk. Premier Henry late last night, announced to the Legislature the personnel of the special com- mittee of ten Conservatives and seven Opposition members who will effect the impending redis- | [8 tribution of the 112, ridings of the House. It is as follows: Premier Henry; R. A. Baxter, Liberal, South Oxford; Louis Cote, Conservative, Ottawa Bast; H. J. Davis, Conservative, Hast Elgin; Hon. William Finlayson; | D. M. Hogarth, Conservative, Port Arthur; Earl Hutchinson, Labor, Kenora; W. H. Ireland, Conservative Whip; Hon. Leo- pold Macaulay; T. J. Mahony, Conservative, South Wentworth; A. R. MeMillen, Conservative, Lambton West; George A. Me- Quibban, Liberal Whip. B.A, 'Murphy, Conservative, Toronto Beaches; William Newnan, Lib- eral, 'Nérth Victoria; H. ¢. Nix: on, Progressive leader; CA: Robertson, Liberal, North Huron and D. J. Taylor, Progressive 'Whip. S Hon. William Finlayson will be appointed chairman. The committee will commence to function first thing next week. neglect our INSURANCE J E GIBSON, AGENT. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Last Friday, what has grown to be a much looked for event-- the annual - display by the 1st and 2nd Dryden Coinpanies of Brownies, Guides and Rangers-- was given in the Town Hall be- fore the largest attendance of members, friends and parents that we have known. After a short business session, the Brownies of the 1st Com- pany gave a song depicting some of the useful things a Brownie must do, and those of the 2nd Company a very pretty dance. A Guide camp fire song by the 2nd Company was much enjoyed 18 also the dance by the Rangers] ® Hi the skit by Rangers of the Ist Company provoked much merriment causing some visitors to ask where the fashion parade got their clothes. The Guides of this Company portrayed "Guides" of previous periods down to the present day Guide as we now here, and she cer- tainly has improved. There were over a hundred spectators to this interesting program and mueh credit is due the leaders who with their troupes we hope to see again 'next year. Lunch was served by members of the Publicity Committee. Yola Sfreddo Honored and Nellie Sfreddo were joint hostesses Monday evening at: a delightful farewell party at their home in honor of their cousin Yola Sfreddo who is leaving for Calgary this month to enter in training for the nursing profession. About forty guests were pres- ent, including many members of the high school set of which Yola has been a popular member. (Games and dancing passed a pleasant evening and from the Misses Ines assembled guests Yola was pre-| 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Mr. and Mrs. George Harris celebrated their 25th Wedding: Anniversary last Satunday, Mar. 25th, by entertaining twenty-five of their friends at their home. The rooms were tastefully decorated in white and pink with a wedding bell in the centre and to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Messrs Whiteley and Turnbull, Mrs. Harris was brought in, while little Doris Harris wheeled in her carriage containing the gift of silver on a brown velvet and silk cushion for Mrs. Harris and a pipe for George which had so many wrappings he al- most despaired of finding it, but George pronounced it worth hunting for as he procecded to enjoy a smoke. Five tables of cards played impromptu games while Messrs Whiteley and Turnbull delighted the guests with many of the old songs sung 25 years ago hesides all the latest songs and dance music and the Rev. Wm. Martin Clarke sang in Welsh to the de- light of all, particularly the Harris and George family. At midnight a sumptuous lunch was served, the tables being centred with a wedding cake after which the party sang "For they are jolly good fellows,"" "Auld Lang Syne" and 'God Save the King," departing with pleasant memories of a good time. sented with, many lovely and useful presents. The serving of refreshments about midnight brought the party to a close. Mrs. P. Binda was a visitor from Vermilion Bay Wednesday. -® » * J. O. Gough, Dyment, spent Saturday in Dryden. : Friday and Saturday This Week The most beautiful colored cartoon comedy of all time. Special--' 'BABES IN THE WOODS" The depression is over, everybodys "Down to Earth.' 'What a dream 'such a thing would be to a lot of i who never got up. Here's the story, if you have thirty- five cents left, see WILL ROGERS in "DOWN TO EARTH" It will be one of the best investments you ever made. Prices 25¢ and 35c Evenings. This is a blue moon programme. MATINEE 2 pm. Saturday 15e - 25¢ Monday and Tuesday Next Week RONALD COLEMAN in "THE UNHOLY GARDEN" This is one of our best pictures. Special Colored Cartoon-- Prices 15¢ & 25¢ Evenings "'SANTA'S WORKSHOP' : Dawn" April 17; COMING-- 'Alias. The Doctor' April 13; "Gongorilla, Special" April 20. "Scarlet er eee ¥ ED) EID) SD >.) -SD ED () ED () SE) SS) > (-S ) =. A NEW LINE OF BEAUTY TREATMENT ' 'MARVELOUS' A Synonym for Beauty. Liquefying Cream ................ Seve eee BOG Tissue Cream ........ Sha aE wees BOG Foundation Cream .....,........... nih BOG Hand Cream .......... BA ie CER 50c Freshener ............. A TA Ries 50¢c Face Powder ........00 hail, ie 50¢ + Cold Cream ........... i Rakai 50c | Care for your skin in the of MARVELOUS WAY | ! TELEPHONE 3 Dryden Pharmacy Ltd, Prescription 'Specialists £2 i | | So : i DRYDEN, ONT. SRO SRE GI: OSI OS OS aR er gm cm mm