George Ham Named President Of CP R Athletic Association
In a playful tribute, the piece salutes George H. Ham as the new president of the CP R Athletic Association. It humorously notes his long leadership role and forecasts a lively era with unconventional athletic events and strong camaraderie among the association’s members.
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Bemeone
Heine
George H. Ham
George
Montreal
C. P. R. Athletic Association
Liverpool
Hong Kong
George Ham
Canadian School Gardens Pioneer Rural Education Reform
Educationists in Canada pioneered practical instruction by attaching school gardens to rural schools and training teachers to instruct both teachers and pupils. Sir William Macdonald funded two large buildings at Guelph for this purpose, boosting agricultural schooling and contributing to Ontario’s doubled land productivity over twenty years. Other provinces followed, expanding high class agricultural colleges nationwide.
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Canada
Educationists
Sir William Macdonald
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ontario
The
Guelph College
Provinces
Private Ownership Proclaimed On City Lands
The Dovercourt Land and Savings Co. posted closed to the public on Yonge Street Arcade in Toronto as an annual formality to maintain proprietary rights. A short stretch at Kew Beach also declared private ownership for a year under the usace laws with minimal public hindrance.
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Yonge Street
Toronto
Dovercourt Land and Savings Co
Lake
Kew Beach
Usace
Sir Charles Pee A Diminished Light of Confederation
Canada’s G O M Sir Charles Pee, last of the Fathers of Confederation, now 89, is the Indt Conservative Premier who became Prime Minister in 1504, later serving in opposition. He lives in Vancouver, is a Baptist minister’s son, educated in Scotland, reputed for long speeches and influence in Canadian politics.
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Sir Charles Pee
Canada
Sir Charles
Wilfid Laurier Sweps
Liberal Party
Toning Co
Vancouver
Scotland
Island Anticosti Saga Highlights French Gift and Claims
A 19th century tale of Anticosti Island in the St Lawrence, tied to Henri Menier the French chocolate magnate. The piece recalls past ownership rumors, fears of eviction, and a satirical note on royal grants and heirs, ending with a pose that Canada should be grateful the island existed.
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Island
The
St. Lawrence
M. Gaston Menier
King of
France
Henri Menier
Anticosti
Menier
Enseland
Canada
Santa Claus
Louis Jolliet
Jacques de la Fontaine
Coutsse
Centennial Futurity Rules For Running Horses
Rules outline foal eligibility for 1909 foals bred in Canada west of the Great Lakes and three year olds racing a mile and a sixteenth. Stakes total $1,000 with entry fees plus escalating payments through 1910 1912. nominations, deadlines, and starting fees specified. Transfers allowed if nominator dies or sale of nomination occurs.
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Canada
Great Lakes
Winnipeg
Seagram Beaten by the Excise in Waterloo Anecdote
A Waterloo tale recalls Joseph Seagram racing Inland Revenue collector Mr Powell in a picnic foot race. Seagram, famed distiller and horseman, was an easy victor after the crowd urged a spur of competition. The anecdote highlights quick repartee and Seagram's quick wit during a humorous moment.
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Waterloo
Joseph Seagram
North
Seagram
Powell
Inland Revenue
Guelph
Joe
Mueir
Mr. Severnm
Excise
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Canada Guarantee and Accident Insurance Co
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