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      The 19th edition of the Directory for the City of Woodstock Ontario includes a miscellaneous directory, a classified business directory, an alphabetical directory with name and address, a street directory and index of advertisers.

      Typed from notes given to Byron G. Jenvey by Charles Scoffin in 1948

      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.

      Edmond Duhaime died in the fire at the age of 19.

 Armour, Major Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 29 Apr 1948, 383-397     Reference to the speaker's address of 18 months ago, entitled "Do We Face Ideological Conquest?" Now, an address concerned with "Where do we go from here?" or "Whither, then, are we headed?" A discussion of the subject of individual freedom. An examination of some of the things which are being …

 Hoffman, Paul Gray, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 15 Jan 1948, 179-194     A sharing of the speaker's worries about the United States, justified by the interdependence of the economies of Canada and the U.S. The understatement that 1948 is a year of great crisis. The need to determine methods for the control of inflation, the manner in which our foreign aid programme …

 Hill, C. Bruce Esquire, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 1 Apr 1948, 327-335     The threat to the existence of Free Enterprise in the Dominion of Canada. Socialism as a threat to Canada, not only to the existence of Free Enterprise, but to the standard of living of every Canadian. A dismissal of Communism with a few words, so as not to confuse it …

 Beck, Thomas H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 22 Jan 1948, 195-208     Observations and impressions from the speaker's recent round-the-world flight by Pan-American Airways. Discouragement from what was seen in Britain because of the enormous difficulties under which the Mother Country is labouring. The spirit of independence throughout the World today which goes far beyond political lines and has even entered into …

 Runney, Commander James Joseph (Gene), The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 4 Mar 1948, 277-284     Some history of athletics and civilization. The importance of athletics. Origins of boxing. Acknowledging the contributions of the Greeks to making the athlete immortal in stone and bronze. The modern Olympics. The unfortunate battles between the athletes in Olympic Games. The influence of athletics upon the civilization of our modern …

 Chipman, Murray R., Esquire, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 21 Oct 1948, 29-51     The closeness of Europe in this age of flight and the immense significance to us here of European viewpoints and economic recovery. Implications of the age of flight. Economic problems in Britain, and progress toward solutions. Reasons for production problems. The Economic Recovery Program of Marshall Aid. Speculation as to …

 Rank, J. Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 19 May 1948, 414-425     First, a tribute to all Canadian soldiers, and especially to those whom the speaker saw at the second battle of Ypres early in 1915. Deeds of valour by the Canadian soldiers in the last War well known to those in England. The British film industry. Encouraging reception by the Canadian …

 Abbott, The Hon. Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 11 Mar 1948, 285-298     Thinking too much about our problems and too little about our achievements; spending too much time in worrying and criticising and backbiting and not enough in constructive thinking and co-operative action. The need for something to restore our perspective. Directing our attention to the record of Canada's growth as a …

 Jellett, Robert P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 18 Mar 1948, 299-311     The importance in world affairs which is held by Canada as a substantial part of the British Empire. Public debt and taxation, with figures. The net debt of the Federal Government at March 31, 1939. Necessary increases during the war years. The issue of "Active Assets." The difficulty of dealing …

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 Spry, Major General D.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 11 Nov 1948, 76-80     The Maple Leaf Route: the main axis route of First Canadian Army, the "Up" Route leading to the forward areas to battle and to victory. Deciding Canada's present position in the world today which requires a decision as to the Route towards Peace—Maple Leaf Up or Maple Leaf Down? Remembering, …

 Slaght, Arthur Graeme, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 7 Oct 1948, 1-15     A few things about Canada which, when marshalled and collected, are truly astounding. Ways in which Canada is unique amongst the nations of the world. Why Canadians are the luckiest people in the world. The chance to lose it all. Why Canada and the Anglo-Saxon world of today are faced …

 Douglas, The Honourable T.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 22 Apr 1948, 364-379     The British Commonwealth of Nations as the greatest historical phenomenon of our time and probably of all time, made up of diverse peoples of many tongues, of many races, of many colours and of many creeds. Some amusing anecdotes about rivalries between some nations of the Commonwealth, such as England …

 Orsborn, General Albert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 5 May 1948, 398-413     A Salvation Army Officer's world outlook. Being known as the "Sally Annes" to the troops. Some anecdotes from the speaker's war work. Some reminiscences about life in London as a boy. The current situation in London. A brief history of the Salvation Army. The speaker's claim that the Salvation Army …

 Watson-Watt, Sir Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 29 Jan 1948, 209-221     Perceptions of scientists by citizens, and citizens by scientists. The role and importance of the politician. The distrust between citizen and scientist, and the need to remove it. Measures to cure this distrust. The need to persuade the scientist to explain himself to his fellow citizens. Remarks on the relationship …

 Saunders, Robert Hood, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 25 Mar 1948, 312-326     Some words of tribute to Sir Adam Beck and his work. Facts that bear out the success of public ownership of the hydro utility. The origins and development of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario: a brief review, with figures. Looking forward to tremendous developments in the future. The duty …