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      In ink, on cover: 1955 The Women's Auxiliary of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary was organized in 1913 to stimulate interest in the programs and needs of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, especially in relation to the training of men and women committed to a Christian ministry. The Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada began …

      On cover, in ink: R. Scott 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 …

      Wilfrid Laurier University is a public university in Waterloo, Ontario. Laurier traces its roots to 1911 with the founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada, the first Lutheran seminary in Canada. As the seminary grew, it expanded teaching into new areas. From 1914-1929 it founded and operated Waterloo College …

      Doreen Sanderson was a student in the Department of Secretarial Science at Waterloo College from 1955 to her graduation in 1958. Her married name is Doreen Smith. Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College …

      "A wonderful show! Wish I had taken part. 1955" inscribed by Doreen Sanderson, in ink on cover. In 1955 Doreen Sanderson entered Waterloo College as a student in the Department of Secretarial Science. She graduated in 1958. Her married name is Doreen Smith. Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, …

 Chevrier, The Honourable Lionel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 3 Feb 1955, 172-181     A consideration of the St. Lawrence Seaway from three angles: The Treaty Rights and obligations upon the St. Lawrence; The works and facilities to be constructed thereon; Their effect upon the economy. In the following discussion, the address takes the form of responses to specific questions. They are: What rights …

 Reid, Mrs. Ogden, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 10 Feb 1955, 182-190     Admiration for Canada's widespread prosperity. Living in what is called the electronic and atomic age. The presumption that we have experienced only the first small sample of what that means. Development of relatively recent invesntions, such as the use of electricity and broadcasting. The unfortunate fact that it took a …

 Cordiner, Ralph Jarron, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 31 Mar 1955, 243-254     A brief personal background. Acting on Ambassador Stuart's suggestion concerning the value of the interchange of viewpoints, an exploration and discussion of problems existing in the United States, with emphasis on a few examples of problems which can be turned into opportunities for continued growth and progress if we can …

 Pilkington, Sir Harry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 1 Dec 1955, 126-135     Recalling the speaker's last speech to the Empire Club 15 years ago. Looking at what has and hasn't changed since then, especially in terms of the economy. The effects of war on Britain's economy. Britain's need to earn dollars; to earn them from exports to Canada. Canada's need for the …

 Fleck, Dr. Alexander, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 17 Feb 1955, 191-204     The changing character of the British Commonwealth as it appears to a contemporary. The speaker's personal impressions, especially in his capacity as Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries, and through his travels to many parts of the Commonwealth. Examples of the immense changes in the form and in the character, even …

 Doolittle, General James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 11 Nov 1955, 90-100     The realization of the threat of new and extremely powerful weapon systems to the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Meeting the challenge of defence, guided by two basic principles: that we could maintain the peace only through strength, through the creation of a superior military force-in-being; and that …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 15 Dec 1955, 146-148     Christmas Meeting with Mr. Eric Lewis and The Gentlemen and Boys of the Choir of the Church of St. Simon the Apostle featuring "Christmas in Song."

 King, Horace, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 27 Jan 1955, 161-171     Some introductory remarks and reminiscences. Differences in the national policies of free people. The significance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The speaker's belief that the cementing bonds of that great union (NATO) is the Christian faith. Communism. What is happening in the Soviet Union. Russia pursuing policies in no …

 Lank, Herbert H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 10 Mar 1955, 217-225     The speaker thinking of his audience as "three-in-one"; as business and professional men; as parents and as taxpayers. Himself and the audience as shareholders in Canada's biggest business—education. The educationists' assurance that education is also Canada's biggest problem. The nature of shareholding. Problems in Canadian education today. A serious shortfall …

 Farley, James A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 21 Apr 1955, 283-294     The mission of our two countries (Canada and the United States) in today's world. The sharing of a common resource—the electric power of the magnificent spillway of the St. Lawrence River. Two nations that have attained the highest level of foreign relations known to civilization. The United States and Canada …

      Article regarding the unveiling of a commemorative bust of Agnes Macphail at the House of Commons. The acccompanying photograph is of Senator Cairine Wilson (on the left) and Ellen Fairclough, Member of Parliament.

      Convocation ceremonies were held at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. 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 …

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      "Ill for the past year and a half, Mrs. Sarah Ann MacDonald, widow of the late Alexander MacDonald, died on Wednesday, November 30...For many years she was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, the Ladies' Aid and the Women's Missionary Society."

 Coldwell, M.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 24 Nov 1955, 111-125     The speaker's recent completion of a cross-country tour, giving him an opportunity to see for himself some of the serious problems which confront Canadian primary producers. Industrial developments, particularly in the provinces West of the Maritimes. Great disparities of opportunity and wealth in the several regions of Canada; disparities between …