The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 8

Girl Guide doijnmissioner Resigns Xft6r30 Years Kay Symes Has Seen Invaluable in Placing Guiding On High: Plane X. By CONSTANCE TROY In February. 1913, Kay.S; es as a newly trained and non too the sure lieutenant, took; over fledgling 2nd Ottawa Compa: Girl Guides a couple; of eeks ago. and for all practical pu: 30 rears later. Kay Symes as Division Commissioner fosj Ot tawa.

The years between record! a full, an Interesting ianoV useful career which has been, in placing Guiding In 'Ottawa on the high plane it is today. I Much has changed in Guiding! since, those' early years. Like all new organizations, the Girl Gulde! Movement found its path strewn) with am-thise but roses and there! were many setbacks, due xnfrinlyj to prejudice. Guiding was new, It- was strange; parents) were in-; clined to be suspiclqus because: they did -not understand; i and through all; the early thej uncertainty, the ofteri downright; moved Kay Semes' and with bar came understanding and finally, lien thus! astic acceptance of the Move-' ment for what it was a sound. training of youth for future I dtl-, zenship." Takes Over 2nd Ottewi Guiding had coma to Caha la Ire 1911 but in J91S It sUU had only) ita milk teeth, and was just begin-i "nlog to awaken Interest In Ot4 tawa.

Ia that year while Kay? ymes was lieutenant of the 2nd Company, the first "ladies' jconv; mittee" was formed to become later, the local assodatloi this interested, far-sighted of women, together with the local Y.W.OA. provided solidJbasd upon which the present well-' or-j ganited division stands. Gay Symes was lieutenant of the 2nd Company for a few months) wnen sue took over as captain but her Interest was not con tree in this group alone. She wrkec tirelessly In the general interest of Guiding and. was; largely re- i i May we respectfully sug- gest that Patrons give ui up to One Week's ADVANCE NOTICE orAeJ withdrawal of FURS FROM STORAG i la order to comply with Government regulations retarding- Deliveries and th efficient dlstrit tie of Service Please Call 22i4j31 Fur Storage early I so that your Furs- may when you want them Thank You Electric Goats Complete assortment of cat Raeceoa, Meakrat Persian Lamb MTTS' COAST.TO.bOAiT Own sw.eat wrm nt wttN dr.

ritbolz reareci VISION CLASHES" I ii optical lea Zf treHt III SPARKS 3 1 Optical rarlora la Principal titles I -I! II Cirs- ha4 Ceata LtMITZD 97j.lll RHeaeM I I sponsible for the rapid strides made during the next few years. About that time, the 7th Company, meeting in the basement of St Andrew's Church, with a full en ro Vent of wildly enthusiastic youngsters, were without a quail-fled leader, so In addition-to her other duties, Kay Symes another day a in week already taxed to capacity, to the training of the 7th Guides. District Commissioner. 1 In 1918 the Ottawa companies were formed into a district with Kay Symes as District Commissioner. But the first world war had come to complicate matters and Guiders were being called to Y-A.

and other wax services. -Kay Symes had been enrolled for sometime as a VAX), and though realizing her duty to guiding? was at the scame time, eager to see- service Guide Headquarters, however, refused to release her and it was not until 1918 that she Anally for England. That war. gave Girl Guiding Its first test and though still of a tender age, the movement stood up well, thereby, justifying the Chief Scout's faith iri this particular type of youth training, and laying once and for all the ghost that guiding was "childish Shortly after Christmas in 1919, Kay Symes returned to Ottawa and took up her duties as district commissioner with renewed vigor and with even greater enthusiasm because in England she had seen what Guides able to do under war conditions and she was keener than ever to do her share to make the Guide movement -an Important part of the Canadian way of life. Division Commissioner.

In Ottawa Guiding continued to grow' and the one district became several until about 1921 Ottawa was made a division. Ksy was appointed Division Commissioner andty this time bad come to be recognized as -one of the leading authorities on Guiding not only locally but throughout Canada. In addition to her -duties as Division Commissioner, Kay Symes was appointed Dominion Camp Adviser which post she held for 12 years. She bed also by this time received the blue cord of a diplomaed. Guider which entitled her to teach other Guiders in all branches of their training.

At the Imperial Camp held at Foxlease, England, in 1926, Kay Symes was one of Canada's representatives and at the close of the conference she remained at Foxlease to take a week's training course. Upon her return to Canada, she was again chosen as one of the Dominion's representatives to the American World Camp held at Camp Macy In New York State. In the midst of these which were among her busiest years, Kay Symes organized and was "Skipper of the 2nd Sea Hangers (they take their number from the 2nd Company though they were the first Sea Rangers in Ottawa). Eecelves Medal of Merit In 1938, Kay Symes was awarded the Medal of Merit This award is a high honor conferred by the Girl Guides tor long and outstanding service in Guiding. In October after 30 years of unselfish devotion and exceptional service, Kay Symes sent in her resignation.

Throughout those 30 years, Kay Symes has been for all who knew her, the very essence of Guiding. Though quiet and lmalaiimlny, sjie possesses a charm and personality, a deep understanding of humanity, and the problems that beset it and her unfailing tact has more than once made it possible for her to handle superbly a very delicate situation. The loss of her services to the Ottawa, division, and to Guiding in general is a severe one. The qualifications of a Guide commissioner are neither few nor easy which Is one reason why the growth of Guiding is slow. The requirements of careful and special training in Guide methods make it impossible for- a lay person to take on the duties with out considerable study and preparation.

Fortunately, in Ottawa there are a number of trained To adorn any room In your Home Orientals Wiltons Axminsters Broadlooms Good Used Rugs Lowest Prices Trade-ins accepted The Orienl Rug Cleaners 1103 Bank St 4-8911 tf i 1 r. Miss Nancy Blyth, daughter of Mrs. VL Blyth and the late G. S. Blyth, 815 Bay street, who has been elected presij dent of the Student Council at the High School of Commerce, and is head student of the school.

A senior student pi high academic gtanding, she is also prominent- in sports, is president of the school orchestra in which she Inlays the trumpet, "and ia engaged in numerous uwn school activities. Guiders of long standing and considerable ability so that it should not be too difficult, to. find someone to take, A Tribute. So while officially, Kay Symes has left us, she will never be completely lost to Guiding for to speak of one is to include the other. To those of us who were privileged to be trained by her and to work under her in the old there will always be memory of her tactful balance to our often short' weight judgments.

And if today we find Jhat our outlook on life ia more generous, more tolerant it is because we still move la the friendly shadow, of Kay Symes' remembered authority, her sympathetic understanding and capacity for leadership. There is not one of us, who in some way, is not the better for having known Kay Symes. -1 Pretty Wedding At St George's -In St. George's Church, Ottawa West Miss Mary Mabel. Brrne, daughter of Mr.

Thomas Byrne and the late "Mrs. Byrne, became the bride of Sergeant Pilot John P. O'Callaghan, R.CA-F son of Mrs. M. J.

O'Callaghan and. the late Mr. O'Callaghan. Rev. J.

R. Murray performed the ceremony at nine o'clock this morning. Mr. Herbert Mayotte played the wedding music, and Mr. Sidney Edmonds sang "Ave Miss Elizabeth (Lynne) Byrne attended her sister, who was given in marriage by Mr.

J. R. McMinn. Mr. Bernard O'Callaghan was best man for his brother, and the ushers were Mr.

Thomas Moore and Private B. L. Kelly, cousin of the The bride had chosen a y-time dress of petal green crepe on long torso lines. Self-covered buttons extended down the back of the bodice to the sbsrred waistline. She wore Kolinsky furs and a brown off-the-face bat with a shoulder vetU Her accessories were brown and she wore a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses.

The bridesmaid wore a two-piece dress in gold designed with a long bodice and a pleated skirt Her accessories were brown and she wore a small brown hat with a short veil. Her corsage bouquet was of American Beauty 'roses. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mr. J. R.

McMinn, following which the couple left for Montreal. For travelling, the bride wore a dull green coat with a muskrit collar with a matching muff. They take up residence in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Dawson, of Hoover Point, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. W. A.

Young, of Arnprior, Mrs. J. Kelly, Mrs. Lynch, and Mr." and Mrs. J.

Hennessey, of Pembroke. Craig Watson Word has just been received of the marriage in St Mary Magdalene's Church, Barnstaple, England, of Fit Sgt Kenneth William Craig. D.F.M., of the R.CA.F only son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie- Craig, of City View, Ont? to Miss vera- watson, UA.C.W, R.AJ, only child of Mrs.

E. Watson and the -late RSM. Watson, of The vicar, Rev. R. A.

H. Bate, chaplain in the R.A.F., officiated at the wedding, and C. J. Williams presided at the organ. The church was decorated with flowers by friends of the bride.

Miss May Down was -i bridesmaid, and J. Bosence was best man. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horse-shoe by Master Roger Bosence. The bride was given away bv her grandfather. A reception was held at the bride's after wmcfi the couple 'left for London where the honeymoon was spent Many congratulatory messages were received from service and other friends, and the bridegroom- received a cneque from members of his squadron.

Tlje bride was presented with a cast of cutlery from fellow of her station. An "at home" for out-of-town girls will be held at Rosary Hall, a Albert street under the auspices of the Sisters of Service, Sunday, November 8, from four to six o'clock. All out-of-town girls win be welcome. Mrs. McLarty Opens 'Friendship Fair Mrs.

Norman McLarty, wife of the Secretary of State, officially opened the annual Fair" :) held yesterday by the Women's Auxiliary of the xm. A large attendance of mem bers and their friends and many attractive gift tables, added to the success of the air. J. i The guests were received by Mrs. James Smart, president of the Auxiliary and by Mrs.

E. J. Jenkins. Having tee with Mrs. McLarty were Mrs.

Smart Mrs. S. Keenleyside, Nursing SUter M. C. Crawford, Matron of, the Rldeay Military Hospital; 'Nursing Sister M.

A. N. Kavanagh, in charge of Uplands MiUUry HospiUl; Mrs. K. J.

Jenkins and Mrs. W. M. Bailey. 1 In observance of wartime regulations, tea was provided from the regular rations of the members of the Auxiliary; Presiding at the tea table were Mrs.

Q. wells, F. A. Sampson, Mrs. H.

8. Keenleyside and Mrs. 8. Mae- farlane. The assistanu were Mrs.

W. A. Armstrong, Mrs. Flnlay Stan, M. H.

Tucker, Mrs. 8. Gamble, Miss Bannister, Mrs. O. A.

Stone, Miss M. Griffith, Mrs. M. Barry Mrs. R.Bell.

Mrs. George Payton was the convener, In charge of the tables were: Home cooking, Mrs. J. M. Clarke, assisted by' Mrs.

T. 8. McMorran and Mrs. L. H.

Cole; aprons, Mrs. C. P. Tilley, assisted by Mrs. Peter Ellis.

Mrs. D. A. Sinclair, Mrs. John' Nleghorn and.

Mrs. F. G. Semple; white elephant, Mrs. George Brown, assisted by Mrs.

H. Milks, -Mrs. George Cush man, Mrs. J. R.

HUL X-f Flower booth, Mrs. T. W. Cowan, assisted by Mrs. H.

O. Austin, Mrs. M. E. Wilson; fancy work, Mra W.

M. Bailey, assUUd by Mrs. Scott Murray, Miss Ida-Thompson, Mrs. R. Thomas, Mrs.

F. Dunlevie and Mrs. W. M. Barrie.

Mrs. H. Tucker was treasurer and Mrs. F. G.

Semple was in charge of the tickets. Williamson Compton Christ Church, Cataraqul, was the scene of a Autumn wedding on October 17, 'when Rev. Cecil Winter solemnized the marriage of Helen Doreen, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George Compton, of Inverary, to Staff Sergeant John Henderson Duff Williamson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. R. Williamson, of Ottawa. Mrs. F.

L. Bullen played the wedding music, and Mrs. H. R. Murray, sister of the bridegroom, was the soloist Miss Freda Compton attended her sister as bridesmaid, and Miss Marilyn Gage, cousin of the bride, was flower girt Professor H.

R. Murray was best man, and the ushers were Sergeant Major D. Brown and rStaff Sergeant S. uovey, Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in white brocaded satin, fashioned with long sleeves, a basque waist and a full skirt Her full length veil was held in placed by a lace cap trimmed with orange bios soms and seed pearls. She an arm bouquet of Better- time roses.

Tne oriaesmaid bad chosen a floor-length gown of pale blue sheer with a. matching shoulder- length veiL She carried an arm bouquet of yellow 'chrysanthe mums. The flower girl was in yellow taffeta with a headdress of flow ers. She carried a nosegay of white chrysanthemums. After the ceremony a reception was held at.

the home of the bride's parents, following which tne couple left for Ottawa and the Gatineau. For travelling, the bride wore a green tweed sutt with a fox fur and black acces sories. On their return they will reside in Kingston. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. W.

R. Williamson. Mr, and Mrs. Orville Sills, and Miss Dolores Ralph, all of Ottawa, Oliphant The marriage 6f Miss Claire DeGagne, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. DeGagne, to Mr. John George Oliphant son of Mr. John Oliphant and the late Mrs.

Oil, phant of Montreal, took place quietly this morning at the Basilica with Rev. J. Desjardins officiating. Miss Grace Boyle was tne soloist- accompanied by Mr. Wilfrid Charette at the organ.

The couple were unattended. ine.Driae nad chosen a green velvet daytime dress with matching hat trimmed with os trlch feathers in chartreuse green snade. she carried a Colonial bouquet After the ceremony a reception was held at the hope of the bride's parents, following which the couple left on a motor trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. For travelling, the bride wore a wool suit in cranberry shade with Persian lamb trim and black accessories. On their return they will reside in Ottawa.

Among -the out-of-town guests were Mr. J. Oliphant Mr. and Mrs. David Llghtfoot and Mr.

David Oliphant all of Montreal. and Mrs. Claude Lora announce the engagement of their only daughter, Eva Mae, to Frederick son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooke, of Ysr-mouth, N.S.

marriage will take place on November 21. The Quality ooes in be for our Label got on. SOBCUFF 171 RXDEAU ST. i' i I WOMEN 'J WAR SERVICES AUTUMN WEDDINGS THE OTTAWA' JOURNAL SA' FOR AND ABOU TURDi AY, NOVEMBER 1 i SOCIAL AliP Mrs. C.

W. C. Bate announces the engagement of her daughter, Kathleen Mary, to Walter Fan American Airways. New York City, son of Major and Mrs. C.

J. Houghton, of Kingston; Ont The marriage will take place Christ Church' Cathedral on the afternoon of Monaay, November 18, at three o'clock, i Miss Sheila MacDonald has left on a speaking. tour inrougn roe United States. Mrs. J.

A. MacKinnon Is spend ing some time In Edmonton, Alta. Hon, Iva Campbell FaUis was the speaker at the Convention of Federated Women's Institutes, in Toronto on Friday afternoon. A. Ault are spending a week at the Club Mr.

and Mrs. Val Maloney, of Baraehaial dasoe. announce i the engagement of i. their daughter, ii- v4- n-miA UfrrrimmM lUW, son of Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Moris- set of Ville Marie.

The marriage will take place quietly on Decem ber 6 In Ottawa. 4 off at versary gram or ment. for the sible. pnye stocks ng. These to, the chandise century, -r-? On 56th.

Sale' with This year, able in under PERSONAL r' Mrs. E. C. Powell leaves today for Montreal, to spend some time with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Allan Powell, i i i Mrs. W. C. Macdonald has returned to Halifax, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

P. Leo -'-V- i MrsJ Percy Lambert of Kempt-vllle, is spending some time in Ottawa, and is the guest of Lieut Colonel and Mrs. E. W. HubbeU.

i i In honor of Miss Neoml O'Con-nelL whose marriage takes place shortly, Mrs. Frederick Foruer en tertained informally. Mr. and Mrs. G.

A. Cummings announce- the engagement of theta only daughter, Anna Jean, to John. Rosslyn, only son of -Mr. B. Dudley and the -late Mrs, Dudley.

Tb marriage win take place early In December. -J The Ladies'' Auxiliary 'of the G.G.F.O. held a very successful Bingo party on Thursday even i fn ml the Armories. J. i ugoy was conventa-, of the G.GJ.G.

gave valuable assistance. proceeds will be used to Durchase wool. Above all, do not hoard I TT i the war, we will not hold war, it does in with 7, 1942. 1 -I''' -i Mi lb 1 i .1 November 1 6th we sha 11 end Women's Guild Speaker I Mrs. Lois Dollimore, of the Consumer Branch of the Prices Board, addressed the meeting yesterday afternoon of the Women's GuQd of St.

Andrew's Presbyterian Church oin "Consumer Mrs. Harcourt Emra presided and Misa Ethel HinchcUffe was the soloist, accompanied by Mr. Carman The sum of $75 was voted to the- Ottawa Community. Cheats Campaign. Mrs.

J.XM. Wyatt wmt appointed liaison officer to the Women's Sub-Regional Advisory Committee of the Prices Board, Sixty pairs af socks have been sent to men of the church serving-overseas, and each one will receive 300 cigarettes. Miss Helen McArtmir was thanked 'for her nart In fthl Wftrk. The engagement is announced Of Miss Katharine Desmond' Arthur, daughter of Captain and Mrs. W.

F. Arthur, to Sgt Carl frW. Noack. R.CAJ, son of Mr. and Mrs.

O. Noack, of Edmonton, Alta, The marriage will take place quietly on November 14. te St John's Anglican Church. an Anni- the pro- the avail- may de community half maintain to day. wa ly into our I -i 1 V4 J.

r.JL: 1 For many years it has been our custom to present an Anmversary For many years it has been our custom to present merchandise' purchased reduced Drices dearinir items from our own stocks. and for the duration of Sale. In the pressure of total conservanon ana sane, waiiunc uuving uw "Buy-jonly what; you need" must be the keynote of buying habits duration. Avoid unnecessary purchases which reduce suDDlies or mercnanaise. i maite wnai you nvc wi 1 Your" purchase of yojie extra someone else of an article which'fAeyj Upd.

the hands of retailers are Tim nmvide a reserve for total war conditions. your protection: agast scanty buy- the minimum needs of the! it As it has been for in. busy days we are called upon to serve many.more customers due increase in the population- of Ottawa, and certain lmes ot mer- are: now difficult to ol jbtai so our continuing aim is the assortment and quality of theJWerchandise offered; from day to give good value and any department. It hariw Oflilvy LimiUdJL over WT Savings Stamps and Ctrtifiets art tha best vgluts can offer you as we ceiaprare our 33m Anniversary, Buy them in COMING EVENTS 1 anasoswrawata nr tan b-- tas moU 9 Una, mini- muai ft. Ma tnm stfraaw BoUoM Cor ThU tntb aaaUaatoa tM or oollMtloa.

i -j a National Museum of Canada Publil Lacture Saaiea. "The (China at, War), a Motion Plctursj. Wednesday. November H.Eat S4S "education for Glabtr Colleflste Auditorium. fTuaadajr, vember 10, SJ0 spoakars, Cot la.

Line and Mrs. O. V. Hrwaoa, nts.and teachers invited. Admlsal i The marriage ot Norm Elizabeth Paulina Hartley, daugh ter of Mr.

Norman Alexande Hartley, of Montevideo, Urugua and the late Mrs. Hartley, of Ottawa, to Albert Edward Browr son of Mrs. M. Brown, of Van couver, and the lata Mr.David M. Brown, will take place; Satur.

Day, November 28, at I SO p.m., in McLeod Street United Church Miss Neomi 'O'ConneUV one of this season's was the guest of honor, when a group of friends entertained at a aupper party on Thursday evening. Coy err went laid for 12. The bride-elect was presented with a gift of crystal. our 55th year and flip quiet Mrs. Doll imore at special prices and, in addition, to Pi 1 1.