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Cooper, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Feb 1907, 206-217     The brief history of how the speaker became involved and interested in this subject of Imperial postage. Coining the phrase "Trade follows the advertisement, not the flag." Proceeding to prove that t

Archibald, W.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 21 Feb 1907, 218-227     The changing character and aspects of crime that occur with the ever-varying conditions of social and political life. The need for a study of the problems and tendencies of crime for the well-being o

Hopkins, J. Castell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Feb 1907, 228-243     The present-day Americanization of Canadian thought, Canadian habits, Canadian literature and the Canadian press. The possible consequences of such Americanization. The gradual but steady development

Adams, Professor Frank D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 7 Mar 1907, 244-253     The remarkable increase in mineral output in the Dominion from 1886 to 1905, with some dollar figures. The lack of recognition by Canadians of the importance of the mineral output in this country, in

Smith, Professor G. Oswald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Mar 1907, 254-266     The Romans in Britain for nearly four centuries, despite the fact that Britain was one of the last countries to be annexed as a Province and one of the first to be abandoned. The surprising fact that

Coleman, Professor A.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Mar 1907, 267-275     The desirability of gold and reasons for it. The characteristics of gold. The value of gold. The curious and interesting bit of history as to how the gold standard should have come to its present pos

Leacock, Prof. Stephen B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 19 Mar 1907, 276-305     An address before the Empire Club and Toronto Educationists. First, words from the Dr. E. Clouse. Canada, half Colonial and half Imperial. The question as to what will be the ultimate destiny of Cana

Cranston, Lieut.-Colonel Sir Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 306-313     The speaker's belief that we, as members of the British Empire, are one people, speaking one language, with the same blood running through our veins, and with one hope—the well-being of the people of

Mills, Right Rev. Dr. Wm. Lennox, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 10 Apr 1907, 314-324     A review of the wealth and resources of our country. Some dollar figures in terms of industry and production. The beauty of our scenery from coast to coast. Indications of our prosperity. Our dangers

Langelier, C.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 18 Apr 1907, 325-336     The speaker, expressing the opinions of the mass of the French-Canadians in the matter of allegiance to Britain. French-Canadian loyalty to Britain. Various estimates of the forest area of Canada. Th

Dupuis, Professor N.F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 25 Apr 1907, 337-351     The interest or lack thereof, in the Metric system of weights and measures. The attempt by those who believe in the Metric system to convince people of its merits; doing their best to have our Govern

Clark, Rev. Professor William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1904), 3 Dec 1903, 11-14     Congratulations to the President of The Empire Club of Canada on the splendid turnout of members for the first luncheon of the Club. The formation of the Club. The issues of Independence or absorptio

Clark, J.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1904), 10 Dec 1903, 15-19     Some of the reasons for strongly advocating the inclusion of Newfoundland in the Dominion of Canada, thus "rounding off Confederation." This union not a new idea. Advocation by Lord Durham. Provision

Foster, Hon. George E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1904), 17 Dec 1903, 20-30     Defining what the question of preferential trade means. Ways in which Imperial Preference is not the same as Imperialism. A quick definition of Imperial Preference. A proposal in the rough, to be wor

Burwash, Rev. N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1904), 7 Jan 1904, 31-37     The importance of patriotism in education, shown throughout history. Rights and wrongs in this idea of patriotism in education. A type of patriotism in education which cherishes all that is great and

Shapiro, Dr. Bernard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 22 May 1997, 43-55     Canadian universities. A surprising feature of universities. The university as a defining feature of our society. That situation as a reflection of a number of factors. How universities have become c

Duffy, Mike and Clark, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 19 Jun 1997, 70-81     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society, Toronto Branch. A special Canada Day luncheon. First, some remarks by the Honorary Vice-President of the Empire Club o

Rader, General Paul A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Jun 1997, 82-90     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The underside of life - of silent suffering, powerlessness, poverty and pain, addition and abuse. How we manage, most of

Hogg, Peter and Peterson, Donny, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 9 Oct 1997, 110-120     Peter Hogg Democracy and the Charter of Rights. Posing the question: Is the Charter of Rights a bad thing? A presentation of the view that the Charter of Rights is a bad thing, and on what it is comm

Benson, Kevin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Oct 1997, 132-140     A few words about the industry, followed by an outline of the restructuring plan, followed by a reconfirmation to a commitment to Toronto. The speaker's second anniversary in the airline industry in