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i IS THE OTTAWA JOURNAL. ntTOAT. DECEMBER If. 1147.1 Duncan Scott a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. In 1894 he married Belle W.

Botsford who predeceased him. Their only daughter, Elizabeth, died as a young girt In 1931 he married Elite Aylen who survives him: Also surviving are three nieces. Miss Maude Scott, Mrs, Franklin Lewis and Mist Grace Scott, all of Ottawa, and two nephews, Lt Col. C. M.

Scott, OBE, of Winnipeg, and George Scott, of Sydney, BC. Hit knowledge of music wat reflected in many of his verses which contained allusions which could only have been written one who Is a musician himself. For many years Dr. Scott attended concerts in Ottawa by outstanding visiting artists and was always ready to discuss music and encourage youthful talent. In 1922 the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters wat conferred on him by the University of Toronto and In .1934 he was created I OTTAWA LEATHER GOODS S.

1 V- 1. MSTMCirVE 8 This Christmas Give a Useful Gift 1923, and "Collected Poems" In 1926. Dr. Scott's own favorites were "Beauty and Life" and "The Green a collection of his later poems. "The Circle of both early and later work, wat his last published book.

His writing was admired more in England than in his own country. Such distinguished critics as William Archer have clamored his praises and John Masefleld wrote that Scott opened hit own eyes to poetry. Yet in Canada he has been tort of an unofficial poet laureate who wrote a farewell to the King anf Queen after their visit In 1939 and a hymn for the RCAF during the war. Devotee of Arts. But Dr.

Scott's own interests were not filled by either writing or a Civil Service career. A supporter of all the arts, his home at 108 Lisgar street contained paintings of such artist friend as Emily Carr, Lawren Harris-and Pegi Nlcholl McLeod. There his own circle would gather in the evenings to play throuKh his large collection of records. You nr. and old, they called him He was one of the founders of the Little Theatre in Ottawa and one of the group that arranged for the purchase of its present building.

He was a president of the Ottawa Drama League and of the Symphony Orchestra, president and honorary secretary of the Hoyal Society of Canada, president oi the Canadian Authors' Association, Fellow of the Royal Society of Great Britain and life member of the National Book League of Great Britain. He was Governor of the Drama League Festival since its formation in 1933. Dr. Scott had an extensive knowledge and a love of music and was a fine pianist in his. own right.

He was particularly attracted to the piano compositions of Debussy, which he played with characteristic grace and understanding. Years ago he was pianist in one or two chamber music groups in the city which played privately. Gordon Murchison Gets Housing Post Gordon Murchison. 88, former dlredtor of the Veteran'! Land Act, hat been appointed genera! supe visor, real estate division Central Mortgage and Houslnf Corporation, it was announced last night by D. B.

Mansur, president In his capacity. Mr. Murchison will be responsible for supervision anC maintenance of all rental properties owned or managed by the corporation, together with direction of the sales program of wartime units. Mrs. G.

Prud'Homme Dies at Her Home. A resident of Ottawa all her life, Mrs. George Prud'homme, of 283 Parkdafe avenue, died Thurs day, at her home after a lengthy Illness. She was The former Laetitia Belanger, she wss born In Ottawa, daughter of Andre Belanger and his wife, the former Clara Lauzon. She married In Ottawa 43 years ago to George Prud'homme, who survives.

She was a parishioner of St Francis Church and a mem ber of the Third Order of St Francis. Besides her husband she leaves three sons Luclen and Leo Prud'homme, of Ottawa, and Rene Prud'homme, of Wrightvllle; a daughter, Mrs. Lionel Polrler, of Ottawa; five brothers, Oswald, Rodolpbe, Paul and Honore Belanger, of Ottawa, and Leo 'Belanger, of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. T. Burns, of Ottawa, Rev.

Sister, Paul Andre, of Buckingham, and Mrs. R. Cain, of Ottawa, and 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday from Gauthier funeral parlors, 733 Somerset street west, to St Francis Church for requiem mass at 8 a.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame cemetery.

Continued from-Page One. At 18 he had got himself a job as clerk In the Department of Indian Affairs after an interview with. Sir John A. Macdonald, a friend of his father's. In 1893, he was appointed chief accountant, In 1808.

Superintendent of Indian Education and in 1913, deputy Superintendent-General, a position equivalent to deputy-minister. This post he held until his retirement from the Civil Service In 1932. Knew Indians. His Interest in Indians was more than official and statistical. He accompanied many Government treaty parties Into the North.

His observation on these trips, 'coupled with his poetic In-tight and human understanding, resulted In some of his finest poems and short stories. He always refused to regard the Indians as Government charges and thought' of them as people. It was his hope that some day theg would become merged with the white Canadians. In the meantime Dr. Scott had discovered his ability as a poet.

Curiously, he did not start to write until he wat 23. His first love was music. This abiding interest showed in the subtle rhythms and cadences of his lyrics and hit flair for poetic form. He was introduced to composition by his friend Archibald Lampman, also a civil servant by day. His first book, "The Magic House and Other was published when be was 30.

His Writings. In 1896, he published a' book of short stories of French 'Canada titled "In the Village of "Labor and the Angel" followed In 1898, "New World Lyrics and Ballads" in 1905, "John Graves a biographical collaboration with Pelham Edgar in 1903, "Lundy's Lane" in 1916, "Beauty and Life" in 1921, "The Witching of short stories of the Hudson Bay region, in a practical gift that will be remembered long after Christmas Day lt over. I I I i i I I I FOR HIM man who wouldn't be pleated pladstone bag or a brie case. BILLFOLDS WW. Distinctive LUGGAGE FOR HER Twin eU of 21" and 18" eaies.

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I 126 Sparks St 2-465 Mrs. John H. Garland Prominent Welfare Worker Dies Prominent for many, years In child welfare work In Ottawa with the Protectant Children's Hospital and. after 1U close, with the Children'! Aid Society, Mrs. 3.

H. CarUnd. wife of John K. Garland, died early 'Thursday evening at her home 22 Delaware avenue, following a lengthy illness. A UTerlong resident of Ottawa, be was the former Helen Dorothy Masson.

Mrs. Garland was born here In IBM. daughter of the late Robert Masson and his wife, the late Harriet Howe, both of -Ottawa. She received her education at Ottawa Model School, Ottawa Ladies' College and the Trafalgar School for Girls" in Montreal. She was married at Ottawa in 1916 to John Garland, president of John M.

Garland Son and Company. Limited- Mr. Garland survives. Mrs. GarUnd many years on the directorate, and for the last two years of its existence president, of the Protestani Children's When the hospital closed ud Ita duties were taken over by the Children's Aid Society.

Mrs. Garland waa made an benerary vice-president and the building was named GarUnd Heuse In tribute to her werk. While Garland's Srtt interest was her home and children, she was actively Interested In Ottawa child welfare work. She was for many years a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church.

Surviving Mrs. Garland, be-aides her husband are two-sons, John M. and Donald McK. Gar-'land; a brother, W. Grey Mas-son: a sister.

Mis M. Lorraine and three grandchildren, all of Ottawa. The funeral service will be conducted at the home on Sat- vrdar afternoon at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. A. Ian Burnett of St Andrew's Church.

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