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- British Columbia and ConfederationPattullo, Honourable T.D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 5 Apr 1938, 337-356 Some personal reminiscences. Reference to the discoveries and inventions made by science as they relate to the position of affairs we find ourselves in today. Changes and their implications. Progressive evolution. Science that has raised our standard of living, and at the same time Canada's enviable position in terms of …Pattullo, Honourable T.D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 5 Apr 1938, 337-356 Some personal reminiscences. Reference to the discoveries and inventions made by science as they relate to the position of affairs we find ourselves in today. Changes and their implications. Progressive …Empire Club of Canada
- Democracy and World AffairsD'Egville, Sir Howard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 24 Mar 1938, 321-336 The composition of the population of the United Kingdom with a short, humourous description of each. The relation of democracy as we find it today to world affairs. A glance at the big problems that we have facing us where the great dictatorships of the world clash with the interests …D'Egville, Sir Howard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 24 Mar 1938, 321-336 The composition of the population of the United Kingdom with a short, humourous description of each. The relation of democracy as we find it today to world affairs. A glance …Empire Club of Canada
- The Land Speed RecordEyston, Captain George E.T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 29 Sep 1938, 30-40 The Land Speed Record: a test of man and machine. The international rule governing this blue ribbon of records: the two runs have to be made in opposite directions and both of these runs have to be accomplished within a space of sixty minutes. The current record, along with some …Eyston, Captain George E.T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 29 Sep 1938, 30-40 The Land Speed Record: a test of man and machine. The international rule governing this blue ribbon of records: the two runs have to be made in opposite directions and …Empire Club of Canada
- The Handwriting On Parliament's WallMacLeod, Norman M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 21 Apr 1938, 357-375 The Handwriting on Parliament's Wall as the topic of address, with the obvious inference that all is not well with Parliament. The speaker's contention that the democratic National legislature of this Dominion, which is the House of Commons, is undergoing and has been undergoing for some time a process of …MacLeod, Norman M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 21 Apr 1938, 357-375 The Handwriting on Parliament's Wall as the topic of address, with the obvious inference that all is not well with Parliament. The speaker's contention that the democratic National legislature of …Empire Club of Canada
- Canadian Minerals in Peace and WarMcCrea, The Honourable Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 27 Jan 1938, 200-215 Measuring our prosperity by the value of the wealth crop which we take from our basic industries. Mining as one of Canada's outstanding industries now, expanding surely and impressively. Some figures for 1935-1937. A look back over the previous 40 years at Canada's mineral production, with facts and figures of …McCrea, The Honourable Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 27 Jan 1938, 200-215 Measuring our prosperity by the value of the wealth crop which we take from our basic industries. Mining as one of Canada's outstanding industries now, expanding surely and impressively. Some …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Challenge to its YouthIgnatieff, Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 24 Feb 1938, 263-270 An outline of the two major problems which confront both the youth and the educationalist in Canada. A discussion of Canada's natural resources and how they are being developed. Conflicts between Canada's official statistics and the actual situation with regard to the amount of land suitable for agriculture. Divided opinion …Ignatieff, Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 24 Feb 1938, 263-270 An outline of the two major problems which confront both the youth and the educationalist in Canada. A discussion of Canada's natural resources and how they are being developed. Conflicts …Empire Club of Canada
- Australia and the EmpirePage, Right Honourable Sir Earle, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 8 Aug 1938, 1-18 A special meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, in conjunction with The Toronto Board of Trade, The Canadian Manufacturers' Association, The Canadian Club, The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs, in co-operation with The Australian Trade Commission. Colonel K.R. Marshall, President of the Toronto Board of Trade, presided. Mr. W.D. Euler, …Page, Right Honourable Sir Earle, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 8 Aug 1938, 1-18 A special meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, in conjunction with The Toronto Board of Trade, The Canadian Manufacturers' Association, The Canadian Club, The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs, in …Empire Club of Canada
- Empire Unity—The Bulwark of CivilizationCroft, Brigadier-General Sir Henry Page, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 30 Aug 1938, 19-29 Promoting reciprocal trade as the shortest basis perhaps of Empire unity. The vital nature of the unity today if the great fraternity of people is to take its part in leading civilization back to sanity, progress and prosperity. The preference policy of reciprocity in 1931-32. What that policy has done …Croft, Brigadier-General Sir Henry Page, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 30 Aug 1938, 19-29 Promoting reciprocal trade as the shortest basis perhaps of Empire unity. The vital nature of the unity today if the great fraternity of people is to take its part in …Empire Club of Canada
- Trans-Canada Air LinesJohnson, Philip G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 27 Oct 1938, 69-82 Flying in Canada. Pioneering in this field in Canada all done in the decade that preceded the formation of the Trans-Canada Air Lines. Some history and origins of flying in Canada, and the formation of the Trans-Canada Air Lines. An illustration of how far, or to what extent the aeroplane …Johnson, Philip G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 27 Oct 1938, 69-82 Flying in Canada. Pioneering in this field in Canada all done in the decade that preceded the formation of the Trans-Canada Air Lines. Some history and origins of flying in …Empire Club of Canada
- Britain Faces GermanyWoodside, Willson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 1 Dec 1938, 138-152 The historical and long-standing intense colonial, commercial and naval rivalry between Germany and Britain. The extreme envy and hatred of Britain which has been growing up in Germany, and as exhibited during the Boer War. The question of peace or war in Europe a question between Germany and Britain. Two …Woodside, Willson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 1 Dec 1938, 138-152 The historical and long-standing intense colonial, commercial and naval rivalry between Germany and Britain. The extreme envy and hatred of Britain which has been growing up in Germany, and as …Empire Club of Canada
- The Theatre As We Know ItHardwicke, Sir Cedric, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 13 Oct 1938, 41-54 The speaker's experience in the theatre over the last 25 years. His witness to the theatre ceasing to be an important aspect of the town. Comments on the general lack of knowledge of the theatre. A discussion of the need for a theatre. Trying to do something to get back …Hardwicke, Sir Cedric, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 13 Oct 1938, 41-54 The speaker's experience in the theatre over the last 25 years. His witness to the theatre ceasing to be an important aspect of the town. Comments on the general lack …Empire Club of Canada
- India's Fight For FreedomSingh, Anup, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 17 Mar 1938, 304-320 Two things about world events of the past few years that stand out in the speaker's mind: the fact that the ordinary processes of government the world had evolved and was getting accustomed to are being discarded; the fact that we seem to be caught absolutely unaware in the rapidly …Singh, Anup, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 17 Mar 1938, 304-320 Two things about world events of the past few years that stand out in the speaker's mind: the fact that the ordinary processes of government the world had evolved and …Empire Club of Canada
- Turner Valley—Its Resources and PossibilitiesCampbell, W.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 10 Feb 1938, 227-244 The production, development, marketing and transporting of Canadian oil to Canadians. The supply of oil. A description of the extent of the oil field and the potential of approximately 500 million barrels of oil. Evidence of the recovery that could be obtained. Discovering the value of the oil. Securing the …Campbell, W.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 10 Feb 1938, 227-244 The production, development, marketing and transporting of Canadian oil to Canadians. The supply of oil. A description of the extent of the oil field and the potential of approximately 500 …Empire Club of Canada
- Palestine in Retrospect and ProspectMiller, Alvah L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 22 Nov 1938, 122-137 The intense interest in Palestine today to many people around the world. A history of Palestine going back 4,000 years. Jerusalem as the centre of culture and religious hope for the Jewish people. The two great contributions of the Jewish people living in Palestine and that section of the world: …Miller, Alvah L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 22 Nov 1938, 122-137 The intense interest in Palestine today to many people around the world. A history of Palestine going back 4,000 years. Jerusalem as the centre of culture and religious hope for …Empire Club of Canada
- Democracies and ExhibitionsThe Right Honourable The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 17 Nov 1938, 110-121 The speaker's grandfather and great grandfather and their connection with the building up of Canadian history. The duty to carry on tradition so far as one is able. Admiration for the early explorers: Champlain, Cabot, Cartier. A description of the speaker's journey to Montreal by way of the St. Lawrence. …The Right Honourable The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 17 Nov 1938, 110-121 The speaker's grandfather and great grandfather and their connection with the building up of Canadian history. The duty to carry on tradition so far as one is able. Admiration for …Empire Club of Canada
- Present Day ProblemsHepburn, the Honourable Mitchell F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 15 Dec 1938, 153-170 Saving Canada. The speaker's belief in one Canada, not nine Canadas. Canadians now passing through a transition period which is taxing the capacities of those charged with the responsibility of shaping public policy. Ontario's share of contributions to the national revenue: one-half. The inroads which are being made today upon …Hepburn, the Honourable Mitchell F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 15 Dec 1938, 153-170 Saving Canada. The speaker's belief in one Canada, not nine Canadas. Canadians now passing through a transition period which is taxing the capacities of those charged with the responsibility of …Empire Club of Canada
- Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited Bulletin, July 1938An informational bulletin from the Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited. Handwritten on the reverse is a receipt dated August 11, 1939 to Ford S. Kumpf for his purchase of shares of stock in the company and signed by F.A. Walpole.An informational bulletin from the Capmac Gold Mining Syndicate Limited. Handwritten on the reverse is a receipt dated August 11, 1939 to Ford S. Kumpf for his purchase of shares …Waterloo Public Library
- Changing IndiaHolland, Sir Robert Erskine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 3 Mar 1938, 271-287 A sketch of India's historic background. India at present not a nation, and the reasons for it. The East India Company and its purpose in India. Article 22 of the Covenant of the League of Nations: the first instance of a trusteeship by one country for the welfare of another. …Holland, Sir Robert Erskine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 3 Mar 1938, 271-287 A sketch of India's historic background. India at present not a nation, and the reasons for it. The East India Company and its purpose in India. Article 22 of the …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Place in World AffairsMcGeer, G.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 3 Feb 1938, 216-226 Canada's place in the world today of little real consequence unless we, as Canadians, can show something of the unity of spirit that is essential to Canadian peace and to Canadian progress and prosperity. Putting our problems into historical perspective. The record of achievement of the builders of this Dominion …McGeer, G.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 3 Feb 1938, 216-226 Canada's place in the world today of little real consequence unless we, as Canadians, can show something of the unity of spirit that is essential to Canadian peace and to …Empire Club of Canada
- Spotlight on EuropeFrost, Rex, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 17 Feb 1938, 245-262 The speaker's recent trip to Europe: anticipations and realities. The significance of the presence of German war vessels in an Italian harbour. The Mediterranean controversy which in recent years has partly formed a basis of misunderstanding between Italy and Great Britain. British strategy in the Mediterranean in the past century …Frost, Rex, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 17 Feb 1938, 245-262 The speaker's recent trip to Europe: anticipations and realities. The significance of the presence of German war vessels in an Italian harbour. The Mediterranean controversy which in recent years has …Empire Club of Canada