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      Newspaper article about the unveiling of the historic plaque in Hopeville commemorating Agnes Macphail.

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      This clipping is located in Dean Lake Scrapbook #4, part of a series of scrapbooks about the area and its' citizens.

      A one page list of a partial family tree beginning with Herbert Isaac Weir, born August 17, 1917 and his marriage to Verna Margaret Hopkins. This document lists the children of their marriage, and the marriages and children of their children.

      The Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada began in 1911. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo Lutheran University was formed, consisting of Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. In 1973 the name of the University was changed to Wilfrid Laurier University, with …

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      The Brooklin Spring Fair was initiated by the South Ontario County Agricultural Association, a group of farmers and businessmen in the Township of Whitby that also operated the Oshawa Fair. The first fair, lasting one day, was held at Grass Park on 24 May 1911. By 1915, the Brooklin Spring …

 Barrie, Sir Walter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 21 Apr 1960, 291-301     An opportunity to correct some prevalent misapprehensions about Lloyd's. A detailed history of Lloyd's and Lloyd's Coffee House over the last 272 years. Lloyd's originally as a Marine insurance centre. Development into the non-marine market. Looking to the future of Lloyd's.

 Hughes, Hon. S.H.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 28 Apr 1960, 302-315     The tradition, development, and progress of Canada's governmental administration. The "development of the administrative side of the Government of England and later of the United Kingdom from the small and purely personal ecclesiastical staffs of the medieval chancellors down through the period when expanding commerce and enlarged military commitments made …

 Duncan, James S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 7 Nov 1960, 68-80     A joint Meeting of The Toronto Board of Trade, The Canadian Club of Toronto, and The Empire Club of Canada. An opportunity to tell some of the conclusions of the speaker, following his return four months ago from an extensive visit to the U.S.S.R. The object of the visit. Progress …

 Tweedsmuir, Lady, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 17 Nov 1960, 94-103     Some of the speaker's impressions of an Assembly described by the Prime Minister as "this extraordinary and dramatic assembly." Some milestones for this Assembly of the United Nations. A review of the voting strength of the Commonwealth. A discussion of the United Nations achievements, and difficulties. Comments on Mr. Khrushchev's …

 Kinsman, R.D.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 24 Nov 1960, 104-115     Export trading problems for Canada. A review of the current situation, with some figures with regard to Canada's status in the world in terms of exports and imports. The problem of growing unemployment in Canada: Canada's foreign trade role. Some trade figures. The factor of the creation of two trading …

 Edinborough, Arnold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 17 Mar 1960, 253-261     A brief survey, by the speaker, of three obscene books demonstrating that such books could be found at Toronto bookstalls, that they are cheap, and that there is a choice. The small percentage of such books. A review of what is on the bookstalls, and some figures to show what …

 Thornbrough, Albert A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 24 Mar 1960, 262-270     The Inner Six and The Outer Seven trading blocs of Western Europe. The necessity for Canadian firms to deal internationally. The great attention currently on trading, particularly by the Western nations of Europe, members of the Commonwealth, and by the United States as part of the continuation of post-war adjustment …

 Barrette, Hon. Antonio, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 7 Apr 1960, 285-290     The participation of Quebec to the wealth of Canada and its contribution to the welfare of the Canadian people. The consequences of the loss of any province of Canada. The historical context of provincial partnership. The partnership between Ontario and Quebec. Some examples of joint endeavours. The industrial expansion going …

 Twaits, William O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 10 Nov 1960, 81-93     Some superficial similarities, and differences between the depression in the thirties and the current economic situation in Canada. A review of some of the solutions tried in the 1930's. What did provide the recovery and growth of recent years. Two influences of persistent technological improvement through sustained investment of new …

 Argue, Hazen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 4 Feb 1960, 187-195     The rate of growth of industrial capacity of the Soviet Union. "The Growth of Soviet Economic Power" as published by the Canadian-American Committee, sponsored by the National Planning Association of the U.S.A., and the Private Planning Association of Canada. The speaker addresses this concern under the following headings: Why Are …

 Ross, Murray G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 11 Feb 1960, 196-205     The exciting project which is York University. The kind of university that York will be. The purpose of a university, and what York University will do to fulfill that purpose. Ideas, particularly new ideas, as the essential fuel for our progress. A review of how and why York University was …

 Alexander, Lt.-Col. Archibald S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 18 Feb 1960, 206-216     The Free Europe Committee: what it does and how it does it. Signs of progress of the West over the East. Support for the Free Europe Committee. Radio broadcast operations. Dealing with the accusation that the radio operation somehow influenced the uprising in Hungary in 1956. Setting up a West …

 Gruenther, General Alfred M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1960), 25 Feb 1960, 217-230     Origins of the Red Cross. The uninvolvement of the United States until 1881. History of the Red Cross. The burden of the United States in its assumed role in connection with the future of the free world. The North American Treaty Organization and its progress. Exercising good partnership. Various factors …