Résultats

 Simonds, Lieutenant General Guy G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 14 Feb 1952, 241-249     The speaker's recent return from a trip to Korea. What he saw in Canada's Brigade there. The 27th Canadian Brigade in Europe. The creation of two replacement brigades in Canada to provide necessary reinforcements. Making provision for the rotation of our European Force. The role of the Reserve Army. The …

 Holding, William Frederick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 17 Jan 1952, 185-198     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Reference to Sir Wilfred Laurier's statement that the 20th century would belong to Canada. What Sir Laurier saw in Canada and Canadians to prompt him to make this statement. Recognition of Canada's considerable progress. Canada's …

 Diefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 27 Mar 1952, 302-314     The British Commonwealth: some words on what it means today and to members of that Commonwealth. The speaker's attendance at a British Parliamentary Conference in Australia and New Zealand, and his opportunity there to meet with many members of the Commonwealth representing various religions, colour and race, giving him a …

 Wilmot, Chester, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 17 Apr 1952, 342-354     An outline and development of one or two of the themes expounded in the speaker's book "The Struggle For Europe." First, an explanation of his approach to the task of writing this book. President Roosevelt's statement in 1943 that every effort had to be made to win Russia's friendship. Evidence …

 Lovink, His Excellency A.H.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 27 Nov 1952, 104-111     The increasing complexity of international politics. The lack of doubt that the danger is grave; that we must arm ourselves for defence, and also in order to avoid, if possible, "an attack from the aggressor and it is up to everyone of us of the freedom-loving world to conserve world …

 Drew, Hon. George A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 10 Jan 1952, 158-169     A good time to come to some clear understanding with ourselves about our hopes for the future of Canada, the great Commonwealth which expresses its loyalty to one king, and those wider international organizations with which we are associated. A look back to when the Empire Club was formed 50 …

 Igleheart, Austin S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 20 May 1952, 1-12     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The American Men's Club of Toronto and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The growing pains of nations; Canada having them now. The puzzle as to why most people prefer to work for big business, own its stock and buy its products, …

 Woodside, Wilson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 7 Feb 1952, 229-240     Recalling when the tide turned in Europe in 1948. The tide turning in Asia in 1950 and 1951; events that caused that turning. Providing some counter-weight to Russia. American armed strength; ready for what? The Soviet line; what the Soviets want. A shifting balance as Western rearmament is achieved. The …

 Greene, Kenneth Alfred, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 10 Apr 1952, 330-341     The fundamental aim of foreign policy as part and parcel of our national aspirations. Projects which are now going forward toward the development of Canada into a nation of international consequence. The prevention of another war the principal aim of our foreign policy. The need for a strong and healthy …

 George, Lady Megan Lloyd, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 25 Jan 1952, 211-219     Speaking as a citizen of an old country, known to the Commonwealth as "the Old Country;" here to say a word for Britain. Some of the bills that Britain has run up and is finding it difficult to pay. Britain's national debt. Debts incurred in the cause of liberty and …

 Hislop, His Excellency T.C.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 31 Jan 1952, 220-228     The speaker's visits to Canada and his opportunity to learn about Canadians, and the country in which they live. The terms "Empire" and "Commonwealth" and their common ideals and purpose. New Zealand. The lack of knowledge about New Zealand by Canadians. In this review and discussion of New Zealand, many …

 Vandry, Rt. Rev. Ferdinand, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 28 Feb 1952, 260-268     An examination of democracy. Requirements; certain imperative conditions in order to consider democracy as the best form of government. First, an accurate notion of right. A discussion of various rights which we have come to think of as human rights. Positive law, proceeding from the free will of the legislator. …

 Dobson, Sir Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 24 Apr 1952, 360-370     The British lion far from decrepit. "She has wings now and what is more is jet-propelled. More important she has beside her the Canadian beaver and the American eagle as well as other well-behaved animals." The British lion's jet air power, particularly its relationship to Canadian aviation. The speaker's participation …

 Jones, Hon. J. Walter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 20 Nov 1952, 92-103     The origins of the name "Prince Edward Island." The renaming of the Island of St. John in 1799 to "Prince Edward Island"—named after the father of Queen Victoria and "Parva Sub Ingenti" was pictured as three saplings growing under a large tree, symbolic of the three counties of Prince Edward …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 18 Dec 1952, 144-146     Christmas meeting featuring "Christmas Eve at St. Gabriel's"—a one-act play produced by Sterndale Bennett and introduced by Dr. Goldring.

 Sulzberger, Arthur Hays, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 12 Jan 1952, 170-184     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Canadian Institute. The time of year for self-examination. Canada and the United States asking themselves a few questions: How are we doing, each country in its own way? What more can we do to promote the objectives and …

 Ritchie, General Sir Neil, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 6 Nov 1952, 74-82     Singapore. A brief background of the South East Asian situation as it exists today. Then, Malaya and the situation there. A description of South East Asia. The enormous Chinese populations of South East Asia. The really remarkable change in the attitude of the Chinese towards war over the last few …

 Philip, Percy James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 9 Oct 1952, 33-41     How union and harmony in human experience are certainly not the same thing. An analogy with love and marriage. The speaker's belief that harmony, which is of the spirit, is greater than union. What the speaker has to say on this thesis to follow logically from his last three addresses: …

 Dunton, A. Davidson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 2 Oct 1952, 23-32     What people say about television. Strong personal views of television. Talking about television in terms of what it will mean "to all of us in this room, as Canadians: in fact, what it will mean, should or could mean, to all Canadians, every place." The things that the speaker thinks …

 Bowes, Lord Campion, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 5 Jun 1952, 13-22     Some facts about the office of the speaker, the Clerkship of the British House of Commons, the chief permanent office of the House under the Speaker. The efficient working of a parliament dependent upon these two houses, and the relations between them. The different qualities of the two. The life-long …