BEDWORTE i pre MINNITAKI i WABIGOON EAGLE RIVER i DINORWIC WALDHOF % DYMENT VERMILION BAY Ey IGNACE QUIBELL RICHAN VOLUME XI. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1933, No. 46. E It : PQ LUE x « THE COL UNMNIST 2 {|SOFTEALL CLUB 1 | How Remembrance W | m0 HELP EMPTY {pon One of my readers wlbroncen her | quet is over. Behind the legion, | § o emem rance as : L TO HE \ P EMI TY | ouncements I thoughts a little while aga by writing stands it's ladies' auxiliary. As Marie l | STOCKING FUND * Announcernents in this column are b that I was too deep for her. This in | Dressler stated over the radio; the | Ob d I D | Tn Clini ged slihe rule 02 2% por inal, rir contract 'to many others! who think |real thing, women in action. A hun-: Serve n J jo en |p ; week, with a minimum charge cof 2h. SO a 1 ] a. i roceeds of Dance at Pulp Mill Hall, When accompanied hy order for posters 1 hallow, addle-pated fellow. dred strong, and each member ready | 3, 3 3 D ber 1st Comiup evenE me prising free of chivge I am much afraid thatthe former |to watch and feed it's man. i 3 = He ge Sowprie GE i lady will think worse of me than| There is hot soup, exceedingly warm Fifteen anniversaries of the ending of the Creat War have now been viding Christmas 'Ohger foi St. Luke's W. A. Annual Bazaar ever, now that I tell heriand you, I| turkey, and steaming pudding. And | celebrated. These anniversaries have different meanings for different people. Children, will be held December 7th. c am cursedly philosphie. how everyone did eat. Jven the| Lo the school children it means the commemoration of an event in history El I think that I can use the word cursed truly, because was any phil- ospher blessed in the ultimate? Did Diogenes ever discover an hon- est man, or Plato find the final truth? i I am afraid not, and (so am not discouraged when my philosophy leads me no where. Not discouraged, but so often discontented. And this week, Horatio my philoso- phy dreams of Armistice.' » * * We have used the word Armistice so often it has lost it's dictionary meaning. Armistice does not des- cribe peace, but means calling off of war. Therefore, when we celebrate Armistice, 'we prolong the truce, and that is all. And so those whe expect war to break out again shortly, may be right, in their usage of the word; there never has been peace. But I do not expect war to come again, as soon as some of my friends. I am sure that the mutterings are only growls, and that so called Armistice is really tran- quillity. Take the modern history of the British Isles and Empire. Each critical epoch was intervened a cen- tury. The Spanish Armada, 1488. King James Bible 1604. Battle of Blenheim 1704. Waterloo 1815. World War 1914. All around the beginning of the century. Small wars between, of course, but nothing that endanger- ed the nation or the empire. The people were exhausted, and it needed several generations to forget. Then why do we celebrate Armis- tice? } ! Are we growing weary of the cels- bration? I cannot answer. I can tell you how we | etonsate it, and I can assure you that after fif- teen. years, the ceremonies still go strong. ! When I take Dryden, I merely typi- fy thousands of places in ite Domin- jon. Armistice Day, November 11th, 1918, the guns ceased firing. That night in Canada some celebrated in prayer, but more in drink. And so "for fifteen wears we have likewise diversified the remembrance. Friday night, we have a dance and the flappers, boys and girls to whom the war of. 1914-1918 with all. its hideous demoralization, is idle talk of ancient people, grasp the opportunity of a night of sport. And really a good time is had. There is a sound of drums, but no memory of guns. And yet perchance, some powder. Not noisy powder, but sticky, powder as I have learned at cost. Anyhow, that's Friday. | Saturday is the real day for the troops. The local legion is fairly strong in numbers, if not in fully paid dues, of which the delinquents are advised before: the night's ban- a temporary Brussels sprouts burn the mouth, if one- is impatient. Such a dinner, such speeches, such songs, such an orchestra, such a chairman, and such a grace. And for once, the Alfs and the Bills, outnumber the Sandys and the Pats. And some of us, guiltily wonder why we are privileged to be along and perspire with the "old sweats." Te me, the banquet is the key event of Armistice. At it, the mem- ories are more intimate. Good food, aye and some liquid refreshment (the name, the President gives it) dug up from 'somewhere, and hidden some- where, bring out the confidences, and the reminiscenses. . And /the stories, well even the preachers are tolerant. The Chairman requests no smoking, before the Toast to the King. Hard lines, but we make it mostly, al- though some two or three must sneak out. The King done, and the air is Vimy acrid. I don't know how the clergy stand it, but they are on deck Sunday, so escape must have been made. Sunday is their day, and the day of those whose bereavement still vivid. The war cut across the homes, caring not, where it went, and the "Last Post" is for Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Sweet- hearts that still remember. The Sunday night mass meeting draws the largest crowd of all. At the dance there are no memories, at the banquet reckless and rough mem- ories, but here, sad memories, come to everyone in person or in sympathy, and we go home, looking to another year. : It needs a trilogy of drama to make an Armistice celebration. We are a strange people, God bless us all. HENRY-HEPBURN TILT ABOUT KENT TORONTO, Nov. 13.--Premier Geo. S. Henry of Ontario last night an- nounced the government would issue; a writ for a by-election in Hast Kent, and at the same time challenged Mitchell F. Hepburn, M. P. Ontario Liberal I.eader, to run in the riding without government opposition. "Mr. Hepburn will now opportunity to enter the assembly should he care to do so, and if he will run the government will not oppose him," the Premier said. At Aylmer Mr. Hepburn said: "This 'unopposed by a Conservative' busi- ness doesn't enter into the picture at all. "If and when an election is call- ed, Mr. Henry should have a :Con- servative candidate in the field so that people will be 'able to pass a verdict on the record of his govern- ment." is 0. G. SNYDER Eyesight Specialist Fort William; Ont. WILL BE IN DRYDEN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th Make your appointment early with Mr. C. Self, Dryden House. Have your eyes examined once a, year. Examination, frame, lenses and case as low as 3H HEED () EE EE ) -GED (-ED (SED (CH) ED (GE () CRED (SR () S- ) S. Prt rrr ree SUV VV VU PUN ae asa aa ae ae as aad ] Snap, per tin Palmolive Shampoo Colgate"s Tooth Paste lights from one match, RUBBER GOODS, Phone 69 a ! | : : i | Specials at your Rexall Drug Store Velvo Sanitary Napkins, new style These arrived too late for the One Cent Sale. Colgate's Soaps, Lilac, Coleco and Lavender ... Come in and see our new lighters, $1.00 with initial. These have no flint, or wheel, strikes like a match. Harris Drug Store THE REXALL STORE DRUGS, PRESCRIPTIONS, TOILET GOODS, FILMS, TPO SEDO WT SIO SD OS 18¢, 2 for 5¢, 4 for ... 19¢ 1,000,000 MAGAZINES, ETC. Reg: Harris, Phm. B., Prop. OED (GRD) EE (SED () -OERD- SED TED) CRED Ei OSE ( XE have an | 1 his trip to the Pacific Coast. 'and exceedingly touching when des- 'Here's How the Contestants Stand in to be studied, that is, the version authorized by the "Powers that be." To the widows and orphans of the men who went and did not return they are reminders of the eause of their great bereavement, and to those who went and did return they are reminders of a period of unutterable soul searing ghastliness, coupled with. a' comradeship vf a nature which could only be engendered under those conditions. : : The much extolled glory of war is a myth, a snare and a delusion. If it ever existed it was when man was even less civilized than he is today; when a tribe who had successfully defended their homes against an un- provoked attack could naturally exult in the glory of victory. The suffering of the maimed, and thé blinded and the agonizing deaths are not myths. - They are hideous truths and to the everlasting shame of humanity they have been commercialized by a small minority because the majority have so little sense. But there are signs of the progress of intelli- gence. A few yearsiago no one dared preach a sermon like those we hear on each' succeeding anniversary of the Armistice and newspapers dared not publish such emphatic repudiations of the necessity or justice of war as we read newadays. However, we celebrate the conclusion of the last great slaughter on this day which is now known as 'Remembrance' and those who did return have many memories both gay and serious. It was very gratifying to see the response of the Bagnte of Dryden to the efforts of the Dryden Branch of the Canadian Legion. They attended the Military Whist and Dance to the capacity of the Mill Hall on Friday, the 10th of November. The prizes given were donated by the tradespeople and those who attended had a good time. HKvery one who plays, enjoys Military Whist, and the committee in charge certainly did their part in the affair. Then Saturday, was the old soldiers: own day. There never was such 2 banquet in Dryden and it is doubtful if there ever will be a much better one. Places were set for 100 and there was only one vacant. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion éxcelled themselves in the catering and the remark was heard that if they had had charge of the rationing/ and cooking on active service, the war would have been won in half the time. After the Dinner Mr. Pitt (than whom a better chairman it would be very difficult te tha) conducted a long and varied programme including speeches, vocal solos, orchestral renderings, community singing, annecdotes and jokes, the various iteras of which are too numerous to be specifically mentioned. It was a long and enjoyable evening, the company being alternately convulsed with laugh- ter and then impressed with the seriousness of some of the peakery remarks or the melody of music and song. The thanks of the Legion are due to Mr. Pitt or pds! 'many kindnesses, the last being the donation of the turkeys for the banquet, not to mention his popular and inimitable chairmanship on this occasion. To enumerate the donors and their donations, the artists @#nd their contributions would take up too much of this issue but those kind people may be sure that their generosity is sincerely appreciated by the members who enjoyed their ii By the way, it might be worthy of note that there were present six repre sentatives of the clergy. It was most unfortunate that such a heavy fall of snow would occur the following day, but notwithstanding this, there was quite a good congre- gation at the service held in the Mill Hall on Sunday, the 12th of November, in which all the four clergymen in Dryden took part. In his address the Kev. Father Belanger dwelt upon the nations' preparations for the next war and pointed out that the fabulous sums of money now being spent on de- vices for the destruction of mankind could be put to a much nobler use: namely, the uplifting. of the human race. He said that the old proverb "It you want peace, prepare for war" is a falacy as proved by the preparations of the countries for the last great war, contrasted with the absolute absence of any means of defence between Canada and the United States, and between Chile and Argentina. Patriotism was exaggerated, he claimed, and it blinded people to their own faults and their neighbour's virtues. Such: exaggerated patriotism produces a condition among nations so selfish, so falsely proud and: so. inflamable that a unere spark is 'refjuired to start the conflagration of war. In conclusion he emphasized the necessity for all of us to' relegate the pride of our particular nationality to a second place in our thoughts, and to remember first that we are all the children of God. i The final ceremonies of the placing of the Government Wreath by Mayor J. S. Wilson; escorted by two other ex-service men, the Roll Call, that marvelous two-minute's silence and the Benediction, brought to a fitting and impressive close a celebration with which all who did their bit have every reason to be satisfied --S.V.R. o2 Social and Personal . O. H. Pronger So Norman Brickset, Kenora, the weekend with 'Prov. Const. spent a returned from } and i SE : Mrs. A. E. Brickseh. Mr. and' Mrs. Steen Thorsen spent » 2% the weekend in Winnipeg. With a cover of Made in Dryden LAL Kraft Paper and printed by the Ob- Miss Florence Barker returned | server, a new telephone directory has Wednesday after spending a few days | just been issued by the Electrical in Oxdrift. Department of the Town of Dryden. ! ] £3 » The new book has the largest num- ber of subscribers yet to be listed in a local directory. Arthur Pitt was down from Kenora to spend the holiday: weekend at his home here. ror 2 a ; HESSEL - GOULD. : The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Cana-| A quiet wedding was solemnized dian Legion, B.E.S.L., wishes to thank' ja4t Sunday, November 12th, at the everyone 'who donated towards the; Dance and the Men's Banquet, or assisted in any way to make these events the splendid success they were hour of 5.30 o'clock, in The Manse of the United Church, by the resident minister, the Rev. J. W. Howes. The contracting parties were Julian Hes- La ; sel, of Cracow, Ppland, and Mary We are informed that thé Northern! Norborough Gould, of Moose Jaw, Development Dept. intends keeping Sask. The bride and groom were the roads in the district from Quibell' attended by Mr. and Mrs. James to Dyment open for the winter | Hatch of Dryden. months. Monday after the heavy Mr. and Mrs. Hessel have come to snow storm of the weekend, trail make their home in our district and the heartiést good wishes of the church and community go to them in their new venture.--J. W. H. breakers from the Department® clear- ed the roads and cars from both east and west are now able to make their way to Dryden without difficulty. Ld Ld LJ] LANTERN LECTURE Rev. Mr. Konkle stopped over at Dryden and gave a very interesting illustrated lantern lecture on "Work Among the Lepers" on Tuesday in the Dryden Baptist Church. Mr. Konkle"s address was most interesting Reg. Harris invites one and all to be his guests at the rink Monday night, November 20th. Everybody welcome. Everybody free. Kiddies come along Saturday afternoon, Nov- ember 18th, at 2.30 for a free skate. Good ice. Good music. 1G cribing the wonderful work done by the missionary workers in foreign lands. * * *® THE REXALL DOLL CONTEST being held at HARRIS DRUG STORE GIRLS: 1 Verlie Turner; 2 Jean Budd; 3 Francis Winterbottom; 4 Evelyn Baker; 5 Connie Sfreddo; 6 Betty Brown: 7 Willa Hutchinson; 8 Dor- othy Maunsell; 9 Gladys Olsen; 10 Dorothy Xelly; 11 Marjory Strutt; 12 June Holmerson. BOYS: 1 Frank Reid; 2 John McPherson; g Jimmie Whiting. Is your hame going to. be, on this list next week. po bro neg ct i INSURANCE Hurricanes that sweep the mid Atlantic states are said to originate somewhere in the ocean between Florida and afried, I.E, GIBSON, AGENT last dance were greeted with such Dance to be held in Barclay School Friday; November 17th. Funds to be used for Christmas Tree. 2P » » = The C.W.L. will hold a Sale and The Dryden Softball Club' intends holding another snappy entertainment and dance on Friday, December '1st, in the Pulp Mill Hall to assist the officers of the Empty Stocking Fund in their worthy efforts to provide Tea at the home of Mrs. J. Ernewein Christmas Cheer for the children. A | December 1st, from 3 to 5.30 pun. bright - and entertaining programme Everybody welcome. 5C has already been arranged which ; 3.03 promises to be more entertaining ORANGE NOTES then ever. The novelty features in- L.O.L. No. 1694 will held their cannual meeting Wednesday, December 6th, 1933, when officers for 1934 will terspersed between the: dances at tlie sincere applause that the entertain-|be elected and installed. 3C ment committee is endeavouring to 3 2 a stage nunibers of even more: diversi-, The Curling Season is about to fied appeal. Dances will be short] commence. After the game call at and numerous and a real peppy time | Hardie's Store "The Curler"s Rendez- is assured all who attend. Generous: vous" for some light refreshments. support has already been tendered by | Moderate charges. Cc several not connected in any way : 1 EEE TE : with the club but who are only tool| .A. Sgcial Evening will be held in willing to assist in the good Work!ithe Town Hall Tuesday, November in any way feasible. Mrs. Brampton 21st, at 8.30 p.m. under th spi in charge of the refreshment com- i I ns ii J of L.O.B.A. The admission will mittee and Chas. Holland in charge silver collection of 25 cents oes of the dance committee will bel nd have a good time ? 2C pleased to receive offers of assis- tance in order to make this a highly successful social service undertaking. DEATH OF ROBERT FRASER LJ * * ORANGE NOTES Arrangements are: being made for the celebration of the 35th Anniver- | sary of the founding of L.O.L. No. 1694, Dryden, Ont.,, on Jan. 25th, 1934. All brethren are requested to co- operate to make the event a success. C The remains of the late Robert | PRY William Ireland Frazer, who died at | 'LADIES' CURLING CLUB his home in Zealand Township, north A meeting of the Ladies' Curling of Dryden, last week, were shipped, giub will be held in the Council Sunday night to Kinmount, Ont., for| chamber Monday night, November interment by Anderson and Harris, | pth, at 7.30 p.m. All ladies intending Funeral Directors. to curl are asked to be present at this The late "Bob" Fraser, who was in| meeting or to leave their names at his forty-second year, was a highly| The Dryden Pharmacy not later than esteemed resident of Zealand Twp. |6 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 1C where he had homesteaded for the SEER past five years and his death is felt The C.Y.P.C. presents "The Little deeply by a wide circle of friends Clodhopper," a three-act comedy there and in Dryden. drama in the Pulp Mill Hall, Dryden, on Thursday, November 23rd, at 8.15 p.m. Admission 35¢c, High School Students 25¢. Thursday afternoon at 4.15 p.m.--A special matinee perform- ance for Public School pupils in the Pulp Mill Hall, _pdmission 15e. 7P » DRYDEN WOMENS INSTITUTE The regular monthly meeting of the W. L- will be held in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, November 24th, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be in the hands of the Relief Committee who will have a display of Xmas gifts, homemade quilts and rugs--Will any-' one having such articles for "display I kindly bring them to the Town Halil Lon this afternoon. Everybody wel~ a come. : ic BADMINTON SHUTTLECOCKS "Dunlop Tournament" at the special price of three for $1.00 at Dryden Pharmacy Ltd. (&] In your Christmas thoughts for | people of the outside world, would there be anything better than a year's subscription to the Observer. This is not a dead Town and District. 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