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- The Philosophy of Canada's Position in the British EmpireMorley, Reverend Frank S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 15 Oct 1936, 31-43 The philosophy of Canada's position in the Empire and in the League of Nations. Some comments on the issue as to whether nations can have a philosophy. The personality of the group, different from the personality of the individual. Something of Canada's development within the Empire, to add to an …Morley, Reverend Frank S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 15 Oct 1936, 31-43 The philosophy of Canada's position in the Empire and in the League of Nations. Some comments on the issue as to whether nations can have a philosophy. The personality of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Present Challenge to British ImperialismStewart, H.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 5 Nov 1936, 76-89 The prospects of what is generally called British Imperialism at present causing anxiety and misgiving. The difference in public attitude on this matter that has developed within recent years. A topic that is not new, but new in some very significant respects. The old thoughts and phrases about the British …Stewart, H.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 5 Nov 1936, 76-89 The prospects of what is generally called British Imperialism at present causing anxiety and misgiving. The difference in public attitude on this matter that has developed within recent years. A …Empire Club of Canada
- Let's Play CricketMatthews, The Honourable R.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 8 Oct 1936, 16-30 An expression of appreciation to the press for their coverage of the Canadian Cricket Team's games in England. Some figures that indicate to what extent cricket is played in Ontario. Some history of cricket in Canada. The speaker's determination to take a Canadian cricket team to England and the story …Matthews, The Honourable R.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 8 Oct 1936, 16-30 An expression of appreciation to the press for their coverage of the Canadian Cricket Team's games in England. Some figures that indicate to what extent cricket is played in Ontario. …Empire Club of Canada
- Some Aspects of the Migration ProblemFloud, Sir Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 26 Nov 1936, 112-123 Migration at the present moment suspended for some time. The question as to whether and when it should be reopened one for the Canadian Government, not for the Government of the United Kingdom. The speaker's first point that those in the Old Country do not regard the emigration of their …Floud, Sir Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 26 Nov 1936, 112-123 Migration at the present moment suspended for some time. The question as to whether and when it should be reopened one for the Canadian Government, not for the Government of …Empire Club of Canada
- Our National TaskImrie, John M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 6 Feb 1936, 221-234 Purchasing power of the prosperous prairie area during pre-depression days that contributed substantially to industrial employment and general prosperity throughout Eastern Canada. Effects of the world depression on the Prairie Provinces. Ways in which the prosperity of Canada depends upon the prosperity of agriculture and therefore Western Canada. National concern …Imrie, John M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 6 Feb 1936, 221-234 Purchasing power of the prosperous prairie area during pre-depression days that contributed substantially to industrial employment and general prosperity throughout Eastern Canada. Effects of the world depression on the Prairie …Empire Club of Canada
- The Next Five Years in CanadaChalmers, Floyd S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 16 Apr 1936, 365-380 A look at the current scene in Canada. Canada now making reasonable progress toward recovery and enjoying what might be called "creeping prosperity." "Five" in "The Next Five Years" arbitrary. Speaking in terms of optimistic forwardness while guarding against war. Present portents favourable for continued progress in reconstruction, for a …Chalmers, Floyd S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 16 Apr 1936, 365-380 A look at the current scene in Canada. Canada now making reasonable progress toward recovery and enjoying what might be called "creeping prosperity." "Five" in "The Next Five Years" arbitrary. …Empire Club of Canada
- Empire RelationsCobham, Viscount, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 19 Nov 1936, 103-111 Empire relations in the broadest sense. The Empire overseas very largely misunderstood until a politician of singular vision, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, first began to develop the idea of the great family of nations which forms the British Empire. The great shock of the first World War. After the war, Great …Cobham, Viscount, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 19 Nov 1936, 103-111 Empire relations in the broadest sense. The Empire overseas very largely misunderstood until a politician of singular vision, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, first began to develop the idea of the great …Empire Club of Canada
- The Disastrous Depletion of The Great LakesMacNicol, J.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 29 Oct 1936, 60-75 Monthly reports in reference to the continually and progressively decreasing water levels of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Waterways. Some figures. The Dominion Government finally taking note of these figures. A board of engineers to ascertain what remedies could be advanced or used to increase the level of …MacNicol, J.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 29 Oct 1936, 60-75 Monthly reports in reference to the continually and progressively decreasing water levels of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Waterways. Some figures. The Dominion Government finally taking note of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Mining Industry in Nova Scotia and Its PerilsDwyer, The Honourable Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 14 May 1936, 1-15 The recent tragedy at Moose River. Some history of coal mining and the accidents and catastrophes that are involved in the industry. The heroism of the men and women in the coal mining industry. A detailed description of the mining accident at Moose River, and the rescue. Paying tribute to …Dwyer, The Honourable Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 14 May 1936, 1-15 The recent tragedy at Moose River. Some history of coal mining and the accidents and catastrophes that are involved in the industry. The heroism of the men and women in …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Problems in Relief and AssistanceWhitton, Miss Charlotte, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 19 Mar 1936, 306-320 Canada's problems in welfare and assistance restricted neither to urban nor rural areas, to east nor west, to north nor south. An illustrative anecdote to convey the nature and extent of Canada's challenge in the problem of maternal care and of infant mortality. The record of various major health centres, …Whitton, Miss Charlotte, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 19 Mar 1936, 306-320 Canada's problems in welfare and assistance restricted neither to urban nor rural areas, to east nor west, to north nor south. An illustrative anecdote to convey the nature and extent …Empire Club of Canada
- Stratosphere ExplorationStevens, Captain Albert W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 27 Feb 1936, 265-276 Failures and successes of the attempts by the co-operative venture of the National Geographic Society and the United States Army to put into the air two great stratosphere balloons, by far the largest ever constructed. Advantages to be gained with such very large balloons. Details of the successful launch of …Stevens, Captain Albert W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 27 Feb 1936, 265-276 Failures and successes of the attempts by the co-operative venture of the National Geographic Society and the United States Army to put into the air two great stratosphere balloons, by …Empire Club of Canada
- What Aviation Means to CanadaBishop, Honourable Air Vice-Marshal W.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 13 Feb 1936, 235-252 The future of aviation in Canada; the present position of the industry. A brief history of aviation, beginning with Canadian John McCurdy's flight at Baddeck, Nova Scotia on February 23, 1909 and the significance of that event. How flying developed during the Great War. The subject of aviation divided into …Bishop, Honourable Air Vice-Marshal W.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 13 Feb 1936, 235-252 The future of aviation in Canada; the present position of the industry. A brief history of aviation, beginning with Canadian John McCurdy's flight at Baddeck, Nova Scotia on February 23, …Empire Club of Canada
- Kipling, The Poet of EmpirePidgeon, Reverend George C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 9 Apr 1936, 350-364 Some verse from Kipling to begin. The speaker's background and early associations with the work of Kipling. The speaker's desire to bring home some of the things that appeal to the plain man, the ordinary reader of Kipling who isn't able to go back of the poems to study up …Pidgeon, Reverend George C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 9 Apr 1936, 350-364 Some verse from Kipling to begin. The speaker's background and early associations with the work of Kipling. The speaker's desire to bring home some of the things that appeal to …Empire Club of Canada
- In Loving Memory ExcerptsIn Loving Memory Excerpts Source: Jackie Alls Acquired: October 1995In Loving Memory Excerpts Source: Jackie Alls Acquired: October 1995Cobourg Public Library
- Conditions in Great Britain and AmericaPartridge, Albert G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 2 Apr 1936, 334-349 Highlights of the speaker's impressions as to conditions in America and Great Britain. Conditions in Canada appearing to occupy a position midway between those of Great Britain and the United States. A comparison of customs and manners, even in the use of the English language between Great Britain and America, …Partridge, Albert G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 2 Apr 1936, 334-349 Highlights of the speaker's impressions as to conditions in America and Great Britain. Conditions in Canada appearing to occupy a position midway between those of Great Britain and the United …Empire Club of Canada
- India and the EmpireIronside, General Sir William Edmund, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 25 Mar 1936, 321-333 A picture of India including population, geography, resources, finances. A comparison with South Africa. The issue of autonomy. The complication of the several nations that make up India, along with the hundred languages. The two main religions of Mahommedanism and Hinduism, in the sort of state of 1600 in England. …Ironside, General Sir William Edmund, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 25 Mar 1936, 321-333 A picture of India including population, geography, resources, finances. A comparison with South Africa. The issue of autonomy. The complication of the several nations that make up India, along with …Empire Club of Canada
- The Country Doctor in Northern OntarioDafoe, Dr. Allan Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 4 Mar 1936, 277-294 The speaker's chief interest in life for the past two years the Dionne quintuplets. Acknowledgement to the Ontario Government for assistance given to the speaker from the time the babies were born. Special thanks given to the Minister of Welfare and The Canadian Red Cross. Support from the medical profession …Dafoe, Dr. Allan Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 4 Mar 1936, 277-294 The speaker's chief interest in life for the past two years the Dionne quintuplets. Acknowledgement to the Ontario Government for assistance given to the speaker from the time the babies …Empire Club of Canada
- The Greatness of the Great LakesRose, William Ganson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 23 Apr 1936, 381-395 The "Great" Lakes because they constitute the largest body of fresh water in the world. The true greatness of the Lakes perhaps lying in the influence they have had in furthering the industrial and commercial development of the Dominion of Canada and the United States. Some facts and figures concerning …Rose, William Ganson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 23 Apr 1936, 381-395 The "Great" Lakes because they constitute the largest body of fresh water in the world. The true greatness of the Lakes perhaps lying in the influence they have had in …Empire Club of Canada
- The Significance of VimyScott, The Venerable Archdeacon F.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 22 Oct 1936, 44-59 Some of the speaker's impressions from the Vimy unveiling ceremony. How the monument has a tremendous bearing on our whole national development. What the monument at Vimy stands for. A look back to the bitter times at the end of 1916, when the Canadian Corps had returned north from the …Scott, The Venerable Archdeacon F.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1937), 22 Oct 1936, 44-59 Some of the speaker's impressions from the Vimy unveiling ceremony. How the monument has a tremendous bearing on our whole national development. What the monument at Vimy stands for. A …Empire Club of Canada
- The Trail of '35Camsell, Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 13 Mar 1936, 295-305 The subject of geography. The primary objective of the Canadian Geographical Society to bring the various parts of the country into closer relationship. An account of a 4,000-mile aerial trip taken by the speaker last summer through northwestern Canada, and a show of slides to illustrate something of the character …Camsell, Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 13 Mar 1936, 295-305 The subject of geography. The primary objective of the Canadian Geographical Society to bring the various parts of the country into closer relationship. An account of a 4,000-mile aerial trip …Empire Club of Canada