officer; at Winlaw, John. conservation “1 Braun was then led and having ones again lcatd che careae ‘as the kdiler had returned and dragged it further, Unique Canadian Choral Fe A cultural event which {s unique in. meny ways ils to appear May 26 at Expo '74 and will feature a mass choir of over $26 volces. Doukhobor choral ‘singing - has its own istics ‘The Kootenay Choir, which has sung together as a closely: Knit family over the past dozen yeara take their name from the - Kootenay River which flows through thelr settlements. This ’ which sre pleasingly different. because of the harmony and expression that comes from the soul of the people. The melodies have been passed down from generation to generation by rote and thus, the expression of ‘the chorus portrays the history ‘of the people over the past 250 years. From the persecutions of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Czarist Regime of the 18th century to! the burning’ of firearms in'the 19th: Century, and finally to'the' migration of _ the sect to Canada, one can feel and re-live’ thd struggle of the Doukhobor, or “Spirit Wres- tler", as the word is ‘oup has app at many concerts, festivals and conven- tons inthe Southern Interior of tish Columbla, The Frienfship choir, groups have released long play atereo recordings of their tradi- tonal, ethnic choral singing. In addition toa unique ‘ evening of song, an: artifact display will be featured in\the * lobby. of. the Opera House,’ A person’ will be able to compare ithe handicraly and customs of the Doukhobor pesnte to many, other similar. pionoers: who. settled ‘and: jtolted in North ‘America. An invitation: has been extended to everyoite to attend. auntque Canadian Choral Fes val, May. 26, at the | Spokane’ Opera House during. Expo 7 from Grand Forks, has the lbngest experience singing and working together. This choir fad its beginning in the 40's and has continued to ‘entertain audiences with thelr harmony ‘choral ability. Youth, as-it° justly de- serves, is also participating in the Doukhobor. Choir. Festival at Expo.'74. ‘Three: choirs’ will ‘be featured, The Slocan Valley Youth Choir.from Slocan Park, {the Union of Youth’ Choir from Grand Forks‘and the 105 voice Eremenko’ Sas 7 QUALITY, SHOES for. the farnil 1, For Dress — Casual and Work ’ Provincial Library Farliament' Bldgs > Victoria, B.C. HEE Our, Footwear, Will Meet the Need? ‘of Any. Type, Work or Any: Occasion “The lively. folksongs’ ex- press the hardy. spirit of 'this - group of: pioneers, who’ broke the soil of the prairie ' wilder- _ ness, and finally settled’ in'the wild rugged country of British Columbia, in'the Kootenay and |” Sunshine Valleys in search of brotherhood) and | peace under.‘ the banner of “Toil and Peace- * ful Life”! You’ will ‘feel the story “ thelr singing will tell,'you will ‘relive .the ‘struggle and aspir- + ations of the Doukhobor People saw sam Me Rinlait made ly and broke loose. He then went back -. Braun an two tracking the cougar and treeing it ‘vithin a all tulle: When the cougar was shot tt was found to be a male weighing approximately 125 pounds: Mr. Kania says this is _ the first time in almost 12 years of cattle ranching in this valley that he'can say a wild animal has killed any of his stock. He did: Mr. Kania does not feel this is an indleation that cougar and bear are a threst to bls Livestock or his family. “Once in awhile there will be the exception,” says Mr. Kania, “and this exception must be dealt trap: ‘ Inthe etsngs Choc fh rape fveded x cone be when with Private” iat Services jelson, ‘Tom of Prince Castlegar, : acer ‘oft ‘Toro “Mk. Hayashi was oe da grandchildren.’ : Rev. Russell K. ~. officiated at . Ués. Federation (CFF), S 4 jacket y > Labor Minister Bill King or his. of Vocational Instruetion ern her. t,'to a Langara classroom packed with who brought with them ‘peace, love lend goodwill, separ khobor: singing is. Stanley’ School Doukhobor Student oir’ from Castlegar.’ The Doukhobor Student Choir has had the distinction of for the: Royal Fam- lyin May 1971° when: Her lajesty Queen’ Elizabeth,’ His Gastlegar area. \ This: youth choir; like their. companions, ‘The choral, selections : will inge from: hymns: to itoe-tap- feature ‘traditional’ Doukhobor ions but will'also have ahiegs because music is not * used, nor ‘are musical instru- ments. Three hundred ‘and twenty-five'voices will unite accappella and this typifies the unity and‘ comradeship of. the eople.. Ror the lover ‘of music this aloneis a representations from many. ther. countries, including ‘the - United States. The‘ program will ‘also have smaller groups fanging from ‘solos ‘to the very » popular "Vocal 6” ‘sextet from, rand’ Forks. a Many of the’ ‘choir; (and Royal Highness ‘Prince’ Philip ; tind Princess “Anne: visited the. ave! sung at many events ‘in: “Western Canada. ping folksongs. The concert wl Yi ‘kets ‘at the “door. The | Castlegar and; Die. trict : Senior. Citizens “As-. ‘ment.’ \ off's Childrens ‘Avcordiee Group ate, (20, UB/ DATE. YOUR sociation will: hold a:reg-. the ‘Cen-. NOW ISTHE TIME AND. HEATING «, for. ‘fast efficient, ment. The’ability to start a hymn relying solely on memory. is not'an easy task, yet this ‘is _ done by all six choirs: who will also’ perform separately. The Jubilee Choir has. been outstanding over the past sev- eral years. It is ‘not''new!to world expositions having. per- . formed in Montreal in 1967. Here, they: delighted -many audiences with ‘the: beauty, ‘of their harmony andthe power of: their melodic voices. This choir. ‘represents both the Kootenay * Arei ‘the, Sunshine Valley. » 1969 Model °"" Caron Fire. Just a FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND A: YOUR | FAMILY: FOOTWEAR ‘college era leathers ‘and’ adminis- trators, was clear when she said: 4 1 have | been, frankly,:: somewhat disconcerted to find year, to the°need ‘for. certain over-all’ policies _in* manpower. and the social services area are interpreted by some people’ in? “our eolleges—both faculty’and council ‘members—as meaning ; that, another minister’ from another: department is calling _ the ishots!for the: minister of: education. “*2"Surely we can all'see the: . Boia o nvessnnian : <2 will beat) - RON‘’S MOTEL ‘ FRIDAY, MAY 17 “from 11 a.m; to 2 p.m. for. the, syaccination :: fs and ‘examinations: of ‘pets: ‘NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY “PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE! MOTEL”