His Excellency the Earl of Bessborough, Governor General of Canada was in bed last week with a severe chill. But Canada was as hot as the Earl was cool. From Quebec to British Columbia angry little groups talked of his behavior while newspapers demanded a public apology.
Fortnight ago on Empire Day the city of Toronto celebrated its 100th anniversary with parades, speeches and banquets. As Governor General, Lord Bessborough had accepted an invitation, but, more important to native sons. Toronto's best known daughter, Mary Pickford, had come home for the centenary, stealing...
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