“COFFEE BREAK”

a is unchanging so
you ae enjoy these notes on
‘Rules tor a Perfect Christmas

'‘Day” written some’ 1b years

ago and strangely enough still
appropriate.

The first rule is — go to
chureh: This is the very Attest
way ‘bri is day,

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= Pettitt Photo

Sawchenko-Bankert Vows are Pledged

Reverend George Fraser
from Duncan, B.C.'
the ceremony which united
marriage Marcia Sawchenko,
daughter’ of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mich-
ael Sawchenko of Castlegar and

‘Wilbre,

Manitoba. For the occasion the
Pentecostal Tabernacle in Cast-
legar' was filled with baskets of
red carnations and white
and the pews were marked with
giant white mums accented ria
Breen ferns and large white | @,
satin bows,

Mrs, George Fraser, at the
organ and Mrs. Harold Webber
et the piano played favorite

ymns which soon gave way to
we Re Wedding March as the bride
and her father entered the
church. Her long-sleeved full
gown was entirely of lace over
layers of net and satin and the
skirt back held a row of white
nylon roses, Her rounded neck-

lay in scallops, bejewelled
by pearls and juins which
were complemented by a match-
ing crown. She carried a single

formed bible.
A in

red rope on.a white lace-covered

Supporting the groom were
Dave Bankert, and Gariing 3 io;
hn, both of Castlegar and

ding the bride ‘were Katherine
Rilkoff. of Castlegar:.and. Pearl
a Koochin of Vancouver. The:

wore Jongal leeved, ;: floor-lengt!

gowns of blue velvet and pearl
and crystal tiares. Each ar-

mums| tied a small lace-jacketed bible

Special Commitiee

covered with tinted blue carna-
tions and large white mums.

For her. honeymoon the
bride changed to a white suit
with black accessories and white
corsage.

Following a trip to Idaho,
Montana,-North Dakota, Manito-
ba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
the couple took up residence
in Castlegar.

Shows

Profit on Mincemeat Sale

ie annual meeting of the
Women’s Association of Robson

Community Memorial Church} A. W.

was held rece! The church
hall which wa was decorated with
Christ

as ornaments

President Mis. puns Car-
ter was in the ch:

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The meeting opened with
the singing of a coral with Mrs.
Thorp accompanying at
the piano. This was followed by
a prayer by the president.

Mrs. H. Perkins reported
that the inisslonary committee
had shipped six cartons of used
clothing to Welfare Industries
in Vancouver.

The “mincemeat committee”
reported a profit on the sale of
the mincemeat and the coffee

party was reported to have been
a success,

Reports’ of the various
standing committees for the
year were presented and adopt-
ed. The election of officers took
place, with the. following result:
president, J. Raine; e-
president, Mrs. F. Patterson;
secretary, Mrs. R. A. Christof-
ferson; treasurer, Mrs. A. H.
Anderson; program convenor,
Mrs. Heslop.

Mr, and Mrs. Sherbiko,
who attended their niece’s wed-
ding and visited with relations
in Tacoma, Wash for five days
have _ ret home. °
‘Miss Mavis Love, fomeriy of
Calgary has taken up residence
in Castlegar.

Hy. ‘A. Rizzuto, Mrs.
Johnson and Mrs. J. Roberts. 2

tended the Genelle guide and
brownie variety concert in the
Genelle Hall.
ders are to be congratulated on
a very successful evening.
Mrs, M. Hingley
left for Seattle where they will
visit with relations and friends
during the holidays.

Miss Cathie™ McCutcheon
who is attending McGill Univer-
sity arrived home to spend the
holiday season with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCutcheon.

This could give you your wedding 1.ugs, bridal- gifts or cre-
dit for Christmas buying plus — at no extra cost to you.

who are net habitual: church

goers.

Early in the morning, be
sure there is evidence some-
where of Santa Claus having
visited during t tbe night. A drain-
ed cup of coffee will do nicely.
‘Also, if you ie really enthusia-
stic and don’t mind cleaning up

gone...
Don't let the turkey burn.
Love everybody. This in. | thls
cludes Great Aunt Prunella, | Ft
Cousin Arnold, your mother-in-
law, and’ e even yourselt

itmas cards, sent
by. rolations ‘and friends vi are
expected «on. Christmas
must ‘be displayed in senenien:
ous places.

Miss. Jefferson's gruesome
little card of a blue snow-scene
has fallen behind’ the radio.
Find it and place it in the front
row of cards on the mantlepiece.

Sing! It doesn’t matter if
you are flat. Good King Wences-
las is a fine carol to try. Every-
body knows it and the children | i,
love it.

There must be a Christmas
tree, no. matter if it’s small.
Over-dress it rather than under.
dress it. Let the children help

clothe it. Don't have any. kind
of lights
could start a fire.

Sing! More carols. The nois-
jer the better.

Cousin Arnold always ar-
rives late. When he arrives
shake -hands with: him, even’ if
his’ fingers remind you of wet
fungas, Kiss your mother-in-law.
Even if you never have really
Kissed her since: your wedding-
day, kiss her now.

She may kiss you back. If
this. happens, ‘re!
that there’s no telling where
this determined salute will lead
you both — perhaps by next
Christmas you will like each
other.
Never cease to be aware of

on the tree which

The girls and lea-|-

ind yourself | i

or

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Tell Lois: 365-5503.
Box 731, Castlegar

stuffed stockings to the

last hour of evening when they

are stuffed than thelr

kings, to bed and Christmas
dreams.

In your ‘awarness of the
children you may. be aware also
of the profound message. of
Christmas itself.

Pass aound the home-made
fudge, nuts and Christmas cake.

Before Miss Jefferson is out
of her shabby coat, she is cast-
ing quick glances at the mantle-
piece. Lead her to the card she

ent

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your

she is lonely and still unsure of
her welcome. Make her sure of
it.

hig ane! Ly the First Noel
en Great) Aunt
nella “vill be able to hear
the "rousing strains of this one.
Don’t let the turkey burn.
Salle ibm you unwrap a
present le Ou un
wrap it, And tng 19
iter itis and ere and Be
upon your lap — even if it is a
bow! of tadpoles.
ere can’t be too many
tules about Christmas presents.
Remember neither to over-act
nor to under-act, If you happen
to. receive. four presents of
scented soap, tell each giver:
“How ‘nice! I.can do with any
amount of soap!” Then (and this
is quite possible) if the
also SOR zepeat, smiling

How

The turkey is ready.-It isn’t
burned. Stuff everybody. Stuff
yourself. Forget about indiges-
tion.’ When * almost | everything
edible has been devoured, ask
Cousin Arnold,
excellent

you, Say: “Thank you for
lovely card! It’s one of the
in| Bicest, we received!” Remember

“What was that
loke you were telling
ier day? Can you re-

never. told an excellent
his life or even'a passable one,
will reciprocate loudly and. at
length. Everyone, being replete
laugh willingly. Also (and
this is why you ‘ask him for the
story):Cousin Arnold begins to
feel less of a bore, almost amus-

Listen to the children’s
laughter. It is an almost tangi-
ble thing, a sound which suits
Christmas to perfection. If you
are not a person accustomed to
laughing, try laughing now.

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the children. Observe them and
listen to them — from the first
sray-early hot hour when they greet

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