fay KINNAIRD ‘BRILLIANT Published Every Thursday. at “T eke aud CASTLEGAR ROBSON e Crossroads of the Kootenays” VOL. 4; No. 41 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1951 phe! 5 Cents Per Copy West’ Kootenay Champs The Castlegar Kats captured the West Koofenay girls’ softtall hip Monday, defeating the Nelson Roya's 5-4 the Evangelism and Social Ser- vice Committee concerned having Fall Meeting of Kootenay Presbytery Of United Church ‘The Kootenay Presbytery of the United Church of Canada held its fall meeting in. Kim- perley on September 25th and 26th. Both ministers and laymen welcomed the opportunity to join the people ‘of Kimberley United - Church in rejoicing over the completion and dedication of their beautiful new building. Those in attendance at meetings included: Rev. L. C. Johnston, Mrs. John Sherbiko from Castlegar; Rev. W. N. Mc Dannold, Mrs. H. Brown from Cranbrook; Rev. A. C. McNeill, Mr. W. J. Scott from Creston; Rev. J. M. Alexander from Fer- nie; Rev. J. C. 1; Mrs. the of the Kootenays, telling how in the very early days the Church hada real struggle for survival in this district.- The Church is now established in most towns but whereas active members are still in a minority, it is now fa- vourably received by most peo- ple. The Kootenay presbytery, he said, may be thankful that it has many up and coming ministers. and so many earnest and sincere laymen who offer leadership not only in the church but in all community affairs as well. Mr. Runnals stressed that, al- though the United Church is sometimes criticized: as having no gospel or creed, it was a very definite faith and an unrestricted Gospel which offers Christ in all His fullness. During the meeting, reports were given by various working committees. Rev. J. C. Jackson, reporting on Overseas Missions, Muerby from Grand Forks; Rev. ‘Ww. B. McIntosh, Mrs. W. B. Me- Intosh from Kaslo; Rev. G. A. Affleck, Mr. H. S. Nordlund from Kimberley; Rev. D. R. Stone, Mrs. A. G. Elder from Nakusp; Rev. A. L. Anderson, Mrs..C. E. Jorgenson from St. Pauls, Nelson; Rev. A. J. Lawton from Rossland; Rev. D. W. More, Mr. Earl Young from East Trail; Rev. W. R. Irving, Mr. F. B. Moran from Knox, Trail; Rev. A. A. Burnett, Mrs. C. E. Wolfe from Windermere Valley. Presbytery members were very glad to have Rev. F. E. Runnals, president of B. Cc. Conference, meeting with them. Mr. Run- nals’ presence was a source of aid .and of inspiration 'through- out the meetings. Two highlights of the meetings were the com- munion service for presbytery members at which Mr. Runnals gave the address; and the pub- Jie meeting when he gave words of encouragement to the people of the Kootenays. He reviewed the early history the intention of the United Church to begin mission- ary work in a new overseas field. Information on new books, films and film-strips useful for Christian education was given by Rev. W. H. McDannold. He also announced a visit by Rev. Clude Woollard, Provincial Sec . retafy of Christian Education for the United Church, to all pastoral charges in_ the Koot- enays. The Youth Caravan of the United Church, which is touring through all Canada will be in the Kootenay district dur- ing late November. . The Presbytery members were glad to hear a report commend- ing Mr. David Verkerk, theologi- cal student from Fernie, for his excellent work on the Wardner field this summer. The Induction Committee re- ported on the inductions of four new ministers: Rev. L. C. John- ston at Castlegar, Rev. D. R. Stone at Nakusp, Rev. A. J. Law- ton at Rossland.and Rev. A. A. Burnett at Windermere Valley. The main fon of preaching on each pas- tora] charee at which a visiting minister would seek to . offer fellowship and inspiration to both minister and congregation. The program would be two-fold — the actual visitation messages and then a well organized fol- low-up program of visiting and study. The report of the Home Mis- sions Committee concerned ar rangements for services at Mi- chael - Natal where Rev. J. N. ” Ajexander of Fernie will carry on and at Riondel which will be served by Rev. A. O. McNeill of Creston and Rev. A. L. Ander- son of Nelson. The increase in populations ‘at several points is placing a greater load on_ the ministers in the district whose numbers have not increased. Surprise Tea Held A surprise tea was held at the home of Mrs. D. Magee by the Robson W. I. members for Mrs. Cc. E. Tutt before her departure for Ladner, where she will make her new home. The highlight of the afternoon was when Mrs. W. Waldie, presi- dent of the institute, presented Mrs. Tutt with a life time mem- bership pin and certificate for the good work she has done for the institute in the past 20 years. Mrs. Chalmers spoke a few words and explained that it’s through hard and good work as a member that one can receive such an-honor. Mrs. Tutt thanked everyone and said that it had been a plea- sure working: for such a worthy organization.” Refreshments were served by Mrs. R-T. Waldie, Mrs. O. Bal- lard;. Mrs. A. Smecher, Mrs. A. Woodrow, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. W. Cc and Mrs. Magee. Oleski - Anderson Exchange Vows St. Rita's Church in Castlegar was the scene of a wedding, when Helen Therese, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ole- ski of Castlegar, became the bride of Glenn Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Rockglenn, Sask., on Monday, October 8th. As the strains of the wedding march filled the, church, the charming bride entered on the arm of her father, preceded by the maid of honour, Miss Mary Turik, and bridesmaids, Miss Adeline Baker, Miss Mary Gall and Miss Stella Kisilvich. The bride made a charming picture in her wedding gown of bro- caded satin, with its dainty ny- lon yoke, and lily-point sleeves. Her full length veil cascaded from a beaded tiara. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and a white prayer book. The maid of honour, Miss Mary Turik, was donned in a gown of yellow, with a lace top and a full net skirt, she carried a bouquet of bronze mums. Bridesmaids: Adeline Baker chose a green taf- feta gown and carried a bouquet of orchid chrysanthemums. Mary Gall was donned in a gown of white organdy with a lavender underskirt dnd her bouquet was of gold mums. Stella Kislivich wore a gown of blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of white mums. Their headdress were all match- ing calots with net. Mr. Willie Oleski, brother of the bride was best man, while Mr. W. Schwarok and Mr. W. Fields acted, as ushers. Mr. James Connor of Trail fur- nished the wedding music, while Miss Nettlie Brodman rendered the beautiful hymns: “On This oO’ Beautiful Mother,” ‘Veni Jesu,” “Panis Angelicus” s “Ave Maria.” ts. ding cake was flanked with pink tapers and was topped with a miniature bride and groom. The bridal party was assisted in receiving the guests by the bride’s mother, who was attired in a black dress with a corsage of pink carnations. The toast proposed by Father Barnes and Father Shewchuk was responded to by the groom, and Mr. Willie Oleski, brother of the bride, proposed a toast to the bridesmaids. For her honeymoon trip to the States and Rockglenn, Sask., the bride donned a saddle tan two- piece suit, and tan accessories. Her corsage was of white cor- sage. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will make their home in Castlegar. DISTRICT SCOUT NEWS The Parish hall was full of Wolf Cubs on Wednesday last when Cubmaster Lloyd Grout- age showed his films of the Cub camp of last summer. Some parents brought the Kinnaird Cubs to share in the pictures. The boyS were very interested in reliving the wonderful time they had at Fruitvale last sum- mer. Films of the 24th of May and of the training camp at- tended by Mr. Groutage last sum- mer were also shown. The Scouts had their meeting, after the Cubs, in charge of Mr. Al Read, assisted by senior Scouts Wayne Hendy and John