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      In 1935 Waterloo College hosted the first Invitation Games, an annual track and field meet for Central Western Ontario high schools. The Games featured events for male and female athletes. The Waterloo College Invitation Games were suspended from 1941-1945, and resumed in 1946. Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, …

      The Waterloo College coat of arms was designed in 1925 by local architect W. H. E. Schmalz, and faculty members Alexander O. Potter and C. H. Little. It features a beaver, an open Bible, Luther's coat of arms, and the torch of knowledge. Emblazoned beneath the shield is the motto …

      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.

      The Waterloo College Athletic Association fist letter award. The purple chenille "W" is outlined with gold felt and features a Waterloo College crest. It was awarded to students who gave an above average participation in two major sports, or three minor sports.

      A commemorative ribbon celebrating 100 years of peace between Great Britain and the United States of America. The front has a metal piece with the years 1814 and 1914 and a "G" symbol on it with the British and American flags sewn on the material just below. It reads: "CELEBRATION …

      Loretta Boisonneault, Reeve for Head Clara and Maria 1969 to 1970 wore this Township badge on her blazer at Renfrew County Council Meetings. Reeves in Renfrew county had to buy a blue blazer and wear their Township Badge on their shoulder for the County council meetings. Every Reeve who attended …

      Crest believed to have been one of many designed and submitted to the Home Coming committee for a contest held in 1989. Records show it was in use prior to 1993.

      A piece of the Red Ribbon from the Deux Rivières boat ramp opening ceremony.

      See p.30-32 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      See p.35 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      Flesherton District High School, located on Campbell St., Flesherton, ON, was built in 1952 replacing the original two-story structure that was completely destroyed following a fire on January 24, 1952. Mr. K.G. Goheen was principal at the time. The official opening of the new Flesherton District High School was held …

      This brick farm house was built in 1902 on the 8th concession of Whitby Township. The inscription 'Fairview 1902' is over the third floor gable window on the right hand side of the photograph. The house is on the east side of Duff's Road, between the 8th and 9th concession …

      Mark Duff was a noted farmer living on Fairview Farm, which was built in 1902 on 8th Concession in Whitby. He was noted for his Clydesdale horses.

      Mark Duff (1895-1936) was a farmer at Fairview Farm, located at 8th Concession in Whitby Township. He was noted for his award-winning Clydesdale horses.

      This brick house is located in the south-east portion of lot 25, Concession 4 in Whitby Township. It was purchased by Thomas Park in 1861. At the time of this photograph the house was the home of Matthew Crawforth and his wife Eliza, daughter of Thomas Park. The house was …

      See p.13-15 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information.

      See Split Rail Country Vol II for more information regarding the church building, church activities, the cenotaph, and artists mentioned above.

      See p. 13-15 of Split Rail Country Vol. II for more information

      This building was pictured in the first volume of Split Rail Country pp.??

 Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Ontario, Ont. (Toronto, Ontario: J.H. Beers & Co., 1877), 1877, P.# 20     This farm was located on lot 20 of the north side of the 7th Concession east of Thickson Road in Whitby Township.