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Brockington, Leonard W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1954), 22 Apr 1954, 322-341     Beginning with something typically British—talking about the weather. Talking about April and St. George being born on April 23rd, as was Shakespeare. Imagining being in Warwickshire in April. A deta

Merriman, Right Honourable Sir (Frank) Boyd, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 3 Sep 1935, 19-28     Some history and background to the High Court of the Admiralty. A detailed description of the silver oar and what it symbolizes.

Lindsay, the Right Honourable Sir Ronald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1931), 6 May 1931, 152-159     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club. Some introductory comments about the British climate and weather. A physical, geographical and topographical picture of the English

Pike, Rev. Canon V.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 7 Oct 1954, 6-15     Some details of the speaker's job, offering a picture of the commitments of the British Army within the Empire and within the Commonwealth of Nations. Conceiving of Russia as a great kind of volcano

Gardiner, George W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1919), 27 Sep 1918, 291-298     A story told to illustrate the organization of Germany. The only way to win this war. A consideration of the German organization in the matter of dyes on which the whole world depended. The German mi

Wakefield, Dr. Russell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1919), 10 Oct 1918, 311-322     Losses suffered by Canadians in the war. The great righteous and moral strength of this war on the part of the Allies. Great Britain's share in the war. The great social reconstruction which must tak

Renison, Right Reverend Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 6 Nov 1941, 117-129     The speaker's recent trip to Britain. The contrast between the trip there and return journey. The experience of flying the Atlantic in these days. A day in Bermuda. The speaker's impression of Britai

Sclater, Dr. J.R.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1926), 23 Apr 1925, 220-233     The differing physical beauty of both Britain and Canada. A description of Britain through the eyes of the speaker. The wildness of Britain, particularly of Scotland. Cricket, and what that game mean

Tarr, Dr. E.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1938), 4 Nov 1937, 65-77     Why this particular subject was chosen by the speaker. Some recent facts about the background to the problems in Ireland, from 1914. The Home Rule Bill and its effects. The moral position of De Valer

Johnson, Edwin S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 9 Jan 1941, 266-279     The recent bombing experienced by the people of the British Isles. The wanton destruction that is still going on. The British people and their courage, tenacity and calm determination. Resignation to