SLIT ee i Bl eee on Get your EASTER CANDIES At the DRYDEN PHARMACY All pure candy made by Picardy. CART sows, Tove your order for Pd Ns EASTER FLOWERS | At the DRYDEN PHARMACY for Delivery Saturday. VOL. XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, APRIL 14th, 1933. No. 15. 9 THE COLUMNIST Once in a while, IT like to he- come familiarly personal, not directly inviting your confi- dences, but giving you mine. Of course I imagine that telling you iy thoughts about myself, I make you think of yourselves. This is very nice, intimate and friendly and in these hard times mutual condolances are about ali we have left. This column is a great respon- sibility to me, 1 take it very seriously, possibly the only one that does. 1 write it out in rather indecipherable seript, then: @. typewritten for an inhuman t inter, edited by a severe pub- lisher and when it comes to into newspaper being, I read it sever- al times, blushingly conscious of its bad punctuation and gram- mer. This is my weekly task and it is no sooner ready for a scoffing public, than my mind explores for a new subject. After Cal Coolidge quit being President, he undertook to write a column, or part column for a whole year, for a syndicate of newspapers. They say that he become so sick of the whole thing that he would not renew that contract at any figure. I do not mean to tell you, that 1 would refuse any reason able offer, but I do infer that subjects are not picked like fruit from trees, nor inspiration gath- ered like manna from Heaven. And in this individualistic age. there are so many erities. A very good friend of mine, told me a short while ago, that he had rather a joke on me, that he preferred not to tell. Is there one of you that has not at some time or. other, met the half can- did friend fired with such: a story? For instance that Bill Smith said something about you the other day, that was not very nice. You are interested in what Bill Smith said. But it is not to be told for fear of getting the narrator into trouble, and you spend the rest of your life] - wondering what Bill S., who is apparently a friend of your bosom, has secretly against you. Nowadays when any friend of mine, weighing less than one hundred ,and eighty pounds comes in to me with such a yar, I stand him on his head in the corner and threaten to spank him, unless he lets out the whole thing. Well anyway I got the joke and it was a good one. It appears that a quondam chum of mine, occasionally reading my column, entered into an argu- ment with the local school teach- er, that he could take at ran- dom, in any issue fifty lines of what I wrote, and find fifty mistakes. They parted, to fore- gather a week or ten days later, and the bet was recalled. Said my good friend, " I lost my bet, there were takes, there were only seventy- five." And my friend and T roared with laughter, although doubtless mine was a little hollow. The ending was perfect, and I am glad to tell it, The critic is rather impecunious, most are. He came in hurriedly one day to borrow two dollars and thirty cents, (I think it was for gin.) I lent him three dollars and hirty-five cents, because Scotch less depressing, And I know- ing his deceit, heaped the fiery not fifty mis- Announcements BS Cs of --te--nef: Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per week, with a minimum charge cf 2c. When accompanied by order for posters, coming events are printed free of charge ~ The C.W.L. will hold a Military Whist Drive and Entertainment in the Pulp Mill Hall on Friday, May 5th. Admission 50e. #* #* * 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. * * * The L.A. to Canadian Legion, BE.S.L, will hold an Empire Day Todt and Sale of Work in the Pulp Mill Hall on the after- noon of Saturday, May 20. Cc : * * *® Under the auspices of the Sr. Ladies" Aid of United Church, Tea will be served from 3 to 6 o'c. on Wednesday, May 3, at the home of Mrs. Alfred Pitt. Pp * x * The Turkey Dinner at the Dryden Hotel Easter Monday evening will be a real old fash- ioned three course dinner. Come, bring your friends. C * »*» * Baster Lily Rebekah Lodge will hold their Annual 'Whist Drive and Dance on Monday, April 17th, in the Pulp Mill Hall. Proceeds in aid of Drydea Red Cross Hospital. Corporal J. H. Sherwood of the R.CM.P, Fort William, visited relatives in Dryden dur- ing the week, stopping off here while enroute to his home after attending the Spring Assizes at Kenora. spirit of the heather on his head. Well after all, what is this about? It is written over and around the difficulties of column subjects, just by way of a little change. 'Une of our most famous essayists, wrote about brown paper. How words do get out of date, because we should not say brown paper today, but rather Kraft paper. And that is quite a good subject for us locally. If I could enthuse the world over the beauties of Kraft paper, how our Mill would hum. For instance "Say it with Kraft paper," "Get your flour and sugar in Kraft paper," 'Chew Kraft Paper,"' ete., ete. and so on. I could write a dozen col- umns about paper, just as did G. K. Chesterton write one. And I feel so much better now than I did. I like to blow the froth off myself, onto you. I am rather a solid kind of chap, with a Puritan conscience. I never do wrong, but what I suf- fer in mind. I never get silly but what I writhe in sensibility. Sober for a. week, I yearn for intoxication. Praised by all, I loathe myself for my hypocrisy. Damned by everyone, I think I am unique. = Practical as the devil, sentimental as an angel. Writing this column week by week, 1 hate myself and love you. And with medinm of expres- sion, I tell you of my ego, be- lieving that you with the same facilities would express your- selves about the same. Our in- sanities and inconsistencies save the world from disaster. ~ - = ~ ° -~ < - [=] - ~ [=] Ss ~ ~ ~ | - S$ ~~ S$ A Ss The Harris Films -- Toilet Goods name ins cs Fh ie FRIENDLY GREETINGS AND GOOD WISHES For A HAPPY EASTERTIDE This store will be closed all day Sunday and Monday, April 16th and 17th, ; ; Phone 69 DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTIONS i ¢ 1 OO SEO SOT ES) SE (SO SS Drug Store -- Stationery -- Ete. EHD) GED) SD (GEE |) GRD {GD (GEES -S 1) GHD () CRD ) SE ( WHAT'S DOING IN TORONTO? On Monday, March 27, four} Bills were given first reading and two Bills were given second reading and referred to commit- tees. The most important of these two was an Act to amend the Medical Act which seeks to give Osteopaths certain rights not now accorded them, which might be briefly set out as the right to attend patients in Hos- pitals, to issue death certificates and to act on Compensation Board cases, to be entitled to analysis at Public Laboratories and to use the title of Doctor. Later before the Legal Bills Committee a large number of witnesses were heard in conueec- tion with this Bill and while the Committee arrived at no decision it is generally thought that the petitioners will get some redress but probably by some amendments to other Acts than the Medical Act. Five pri- vate Bills were put through committee of the whole House and now stand for third read- ings. The. Government Bill to amend the Liquor Control Act also went through committee of the whole House. This Rill cov- ers the question of a person whose permit has been suspend- ed or cancelled re-applying for permit and placing such permit- holder liable to penalties for illegal consumption under the Act. The Provincial Secretary tabled the report for the Com- missioner of the Provincial Pol- ite for 1932. . On Tuesday, March 28, three Bills 'were given first reading. Mr. Elliott, of North Bruce, re- sumed the debate on the Budget. During his remarks he severely condemned the Government for the very heavy increase in gross debt and for the Abitibi pur- chase, as well as the refusal to give details of that particular transaction. Me questioned very much the accuracy of the figures as presented both in Public Accounts and Estimates for the current year. He pointed out that the amount set aside to take care of interest in the Es- timates, exceeded the increase necessary to take care of the increase in Public debt as shown in Government statements. He stated the Government was at liberty to answer the question in that regard at once but Mr. (Continued on Page 2) L. A. TO LEGION MEETING i There was a splendid attend- ance at the regular monthly meeting of the I.A. to Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., held in the Pulp Mill Hall Monday evening, with Mrs. Gordon, president, in the chair. After the business of the meet- ing had been dealt with and refreshments served, a social time was spent. Under the con- venorship of Mrs. Hellem, a pleasing hour of musical enter- tainment was provided. Solos, community singing and a recita- tion comprised a most enjoyable program. 'COUNCIL MEETING ' Mayor J. S. Wilson presided at the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council held. last |; Tuesday evening and Councillors \ Bridgewater, Ernewein, Morison, Strutt, Wright and Willard were |* present. There was little exeept the regular routine business and. the passing of accounts which amounted to $8,332.74. The tenders for scavenger were open- ed and on the motion of Coun- cillors Willard and Wright, the tender of S. J. Swanson for scavenger for the year 1933 at the sum of $700 was accepted. Phil Moore was granted a re- bate of $5.00 a year for four years for overcharge on a pool table license on the motion of Councillors Willard and Bridge- water. The Birmingham property was let to Mr. (+. Robinson for taxes and repairs on the motion of Councillors Strutt and Ernewein. There being no other business he meeting then adjourned. | OXDRIFT ward RESIDENT PASSES Mr. Lloyd Sadler after a very serious. illness passed to his re on Thursday morning, April 12th, at the Dryden Red Cross Hospital. Funeral arrange- ments have been completed and the service will be held in Ox- drift United Church on Satur- day, April 15th, at one o'clock p.m. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved wife and family. BIRTHDAY PARTY On Monday, April 10th, a very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. C. C. Pilkey. The party consisting of over twenty guests took the form of a Birthday Surprise in honor of Mrs. C. Wilton. Music and various other amuse- ments provided enteriainment for the guests during the even- ing. At eleven- thirty all gathered in the dining-room where Mrs. Geo. Wice in a few appropriate temarks conveyed to Mrs. Wil ton the good-will and best wishes of all present, presenting her with a beautiful Bridge lamp. Mrs. Wilton, who for some time had secretly longed for just such a lamp, was very much sur- prised to find her dreams so suddenly realized and several minutes passed ere she could find words to.express her thanks. After the presentation a dainty lunch was served by the hostess then all went home feeling they had spent a very pleasant even- ing. SOCIAL EVENING The members of the C.Y.P.C. held a Social Evening this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernewein in honor of Miss Yola Sfreddo, who has always been an active and zealous worker for the Club. ~The evening's programme con- sisted of musical numbers by different members and over thirty were present. Before the serving of refreshments Yola was presented with a hat box as a mark of appreciation and |S token of remembrance. The address was read by the presi- dent, Miss May Quirk, and Evelyn Strutt made the present- ation; Yola responded suitably stating that she had been one of the first members of the C.Y.- P.C. and would never cease to be interested in its activities. Local automobile dealers are daily expecting shipments of the new, 1933 model cars. : EASTER MONDAY, | 7 \' 4 APRIL 17th g vl at ' "The Dryden Hotel i Turkey , Dinner i Hours 6 pm. to 7.30 pm. § bh) PRICE 40c neg ect your INSCRANCE J E GIBSON, AGENT. Ali X \ E> Sen ae Serre =r 0-0 ()-RERD- O CED ()-ED ()-STED- SH WHE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ARMAMENT QUESTION Luke 22-36-- 'He that hath no sword let him sell his garment and buy one."' Out of the mouths of babes comes a stirring appeal for dis- rmament cribbed, it is true, from a contemporary magazine. While political doves of war are cooing and dogs of war are growling, potential enemies with false protestations of good-will are preaching universal amity with their tongues "in their cheeks and with little pretense of secrecy erecting vast resources of destruction against the time when the lambs are ripe for the slaughter. While peace on earth ete. is a beautiful thing to contemplate, especially at Christmas time, it is unfortunately true that after the festive sedson the serious business of living demands that intelligent people give some con- sideration to the means whereby this contemplated peace may be assured. The idealist dwells in a para- dise whose sidewalks are render- ed impassable to pedestrian traf- fic by reason of lambs and lions, choosing the paving stones upon which to demonstrate their un- natural and' unpracticable liason. The philospher peers through an atmosphere so filled with circling doves that he cannot see the clouds gathering to ob- secure his beautiful vision, but, however much we may philoso. phise and idealise, the pitiable truth remains that in time of trouble the idealist: and philos- pher prove but broken reeds and the burden of ensuring peace or purchasing peace by the sword falls upon the eommon man who is usually betrayed by these (Continued on Page 4) VIMY On Friday, April 7, Germany turned the tables completely on. Canada at the Vimy Ridge Mili- tary Whist Drive and Dance held under the auspices of the Canadian Legion, at the Mill Hall. - The first prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. W. Howell, Mrs. Millroy and Miss K. Millroy who occupied the table represent- ing Germany, while Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. and Mus. Coward received the consolation prizes for the lowest score on behalf of Canada. Judging from the enjoyment manifested at this entertainment it certainly appears to be great fun to play at war and the game should have a long run of popu- larity in Dryden. The various calls were sound- ed on a bugle by Mr. Tom I'oote and this added another Military touch to the proceedings." At the first call Mr. S. V. Rigbey, the: Legion Treasurer, announced for: the benefit of the recruits that it was the "Fall in" and then explained the rules to the com- battants. During the progress of the conflict it becanie evident that 'someone had blundered" and one invading party had to return home without the satis- faction of a single shot at the enemy. It could not be said that mili- tary discipline was strictly in- forced as it was noticed that some of the armies had started to return home on some oceca- sions before the bugle sounded "Retreat."' The equipment was hired from Mr. J. Ernewein who with Mr. Rigbey conducted the game which finished about 10.15 p.m. The dance following appeared to be also 'thoroughly enjoyed. The supper dance was announc- (Continued on Page 4) A dramatic thunderbolt. Friday and Saturday This Week RICHARD BARTHELMESS in "Alias the Doctor" You'll enjoy every bit of this picture. ADDED--"The Toreador," "Music To My Prices 25¢ and 35¢ Evenings. MATINEE 2 pm. Saturday 15c - 25¢ Ears'" ADDED-- Monday and Tuesday Next Week DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. in £6 : ?" Scarlet Dawn "Her Wedding Nightmare" "Rambling Round Radio Row."' Prices 156¢ & 25c Evenings Thursday, Friday and Saturday Next Week "CONGORILLA" Greatest travel picture of all time. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnston. 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