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May, Clement, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 5 Dec 1935, 140-155     The power of the human voice, with many examples. Using language to bring about a better understanding with our fellow men. A look at the characters created by Mr. Dickens and his understanding of hi

Clegg, Hugh H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 16 Feb 1939, 243-255     The progress and evolution of criminal sociology. A brief history of law enforcement. The particular part that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) has played in its special sector of the cru

Rowan-Legg, Allan A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 5 Nov 1970, 95-106     Some introductory statements about the implications of what the speaker has to say: a recognition of a bias towards Ontario—what's good for Ontario exports is good for Canada; a preference that his r

Ming, Dr. Yui, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1945), 25 Jan 1945, 243-255     China trading space for time since September 18, 1931 when the Japanese attacked Mukden. Today, not much space left and time presses on. A humourous illustration of the Chinese conception of time and

Hopkins, Dr. Oliver, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 8 Dec 1949, 130-141     The importance of the oil development in Western Canada. The story of Leduc beginning three years ago. The turning point on February 13, 1947 when the Leduc well blew in as a successful producer. Pro

Viljoen, Hon. Dr. P.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 7 Feb 1946, 219-231     The speaker's personal background, told in part to illustrate the historical background of his young country and people. Some basic facts about South Africa: size, population, ethnic makeup, classes,

Winters, Hon. R.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 21 Mar 1966, 276-288     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The subject of business and Government, and a few of the speaker's current impressions. The speaker's belief that privat

Strange, William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 11 Dec 1941, 185-198     Some clarification of events in Britain, and in the Far East. The air and sea blitz which has been treacherously unleashed by the Japanese. The damage inflicted upon the American and British forces a

Ash, W.M. Vacy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 5 Apr 1962, 251-261     Some historical background for the Commonwealth Study Conference to be held in Canada May and June of 1962. Organizing the Conference. Costs of the Conference. Some of the highlights of the different

Stembridge, Jasper H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 2 Mar 1939, 270-281     Some words about education in general and geography in particular. How education has changed. The study of the reciprocal relationship between man and nature, with illustrative anecdote. The lack of

Hughes, The Hon. Mr. Justice S.H.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 1 Oct 1970, 27-42     A distinction between Toryism and Imperialism in Canada. The Alaska Boundary dispute with the United States, the disappointing settlement achieved by arbitration in 1903, and the relationship of this

The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1964), 1 Oct 1963, p. 16     A private luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 1st, in the Quebec Room of the Royal York Hotel, for the Right Honourable Viscount Amory, G.C.M.G., British High Commissioner to Canada on the occasion

Davies, Rev. Dr. Trevor H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1927), 21 Jan 1926, 16-23     The role of the press in an election. The inability of Parliament to exist against the pressure of public opinion. The dependency of law courts upon public opinion. Two form of public opinion: solid

Moore, H. Napier, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1935), 7 Feb 1935, 246-259     The melancholy aspects toward laughter. Relating laughter to an attribute of the lower animals, with examples. An analysis of what it is that makes people laugh, with example. The Scot's amazing self

Strachan, Graham, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 13 Feb 1997, 393-404     Biotechnology and the way in which it is revolutionising modern medicine. Its impact on job creation and economic growth in Canada. The speaker's conviction that effective patent protection is absolu

Fowler, Cody, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1965), 10 Dec 1964, 138-146     The bi-racial problem in the United States as the most serious internal problem since the Civil War. The speaker as a Southerner, and a realist. The different bi-racial problems in different parts of

van Paassen, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1934), 29 Mar 1934, 527-540     Instances and experiences told by the speaker to illustrate the militarization of the European Continent, and the masses of hungry and destitute people he has seen. The change in Europe since 1933. C

MacDonald, Dean H.I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 16 Nov 1961, 56-68     What is going on inside the Common Market itself. European attitudes to the world economy, the underlying philosophy of the Common Market's institutions and the Common market's hopes and aspirations.

Irvine, Sir James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1932), 18 Oct 1932, 239-249     The warning to be heeded in the words "Lest we forget." The speaker's belief that through the whole story of civilization, chemistry runs like a scarlet thread throughout the entire fabric. What the

Welensky, The Right Honourable Sir Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1965), 8 Apr 1965, 314-319     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The present Government of Rhodesia and its treatment by the Government of the United Kingdom. Rhodesia's attendance at t