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The antecedents for the Canadian Home Reading Union were planted in England on 20 June 1889, in the home of Lord Aberdeen. Many distinguished persons were in attendance, including the future Archbishop of Canterbury, Frederick Temple, and the man credited with founding the National Home Reading Union, John Brown Paton, D.D.. Inspired upon hearing from American friends about the great reading university, Chatauqua, with its popular summer lectures and conferences held on the shores of the lake baring the same name, Dr. Paton founded the N.H.R.U. with a donation of four hundred pounds. With its aims of guiding readers of all ages to choose worthwhile books; to unite them into a great reading guild; and group readers where possible, into reading circles for mutual help and interest, the Union soon grew rapidly and spread all over Great Britain and to all corners of the British Empire, including Canada.

The first Canadian branch was formed in Ottawa, in 1896, during the residency of Lord and Lady Aberdeen at Rideau Hall. Unlike its British counterpart, the Ottawa Branch of the National Home Reading Unioin was more intrested in self-education, and less concerned about community responsibility. With the dissolution of the N.H.R.U. in 1931, the Ottawa Branch was instrumental in founding the Canadian Home Reading Union the same year. Starting bravely with two branches, the second being formed in Toronto, the C.H.R.U. stated, "the objects of this Union are to encourage reading and the appreciation of good literature; to help members in the choice and use of good books, new and old; and to provide a means of continuous self-education by systematic reading." A Central Committee was formed to carry out these aims, with its first duty being to create new circles in various centres; to service them by preparing programmes on request; to select books for reading courses; and to lend books to smaller circles. These objectives did not come without a price tag, and so a per capita fee of ten cents was levied on each member. At the first annual meeting, held in Toronto, in 1932, attendees decided to print an "Annual Pamphlet", providing the names of Central and Branch officers, plus the programmes of the various branches, for the ensuing year.

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The Kingston Ice Yacht Club was established in November 1895 and located at the foot of Simcoe Street, where space was rented from a local boat builder for anchorage and a clubhouse. The club started with thirty members and a fleet of twenty-three sloops and lateens. A series of club regattas were held during the first season, and in March an international ice regatta. By the end of the first season, the club had over one hundred members.

Many of the ice yachtsmen also participated in summer yachting. In April 1896, sixty-one of the one hundred and eight men met at the Hotel Frontenac to organize “a club devoted to the encouragement of aquatic sports.” James Wilson was Chair and Frank Strange was elected Commodore of the new Kingston Yacht Club. The Club Executive leased part of Anne Cameron’s property, at the foot of Maitland Street. Ann Cameron was the widow of Angus Cameron, who had been actively associated with yachting in Kingston since the 1840s. Joseph Power submitted plans for the clubhouse.

When the club was established, the Kingston Yacht Club Association was also formed. The Yacht Club met in its new clubhouse for the first time in August 1896. The clubhouse was remodelled in 1906 by H.P. Smith, and new club house was completed in 1936 by Colin Drever of Power Son & Drever.

Many social and recreational events have been hosted by the Kingston Yacht Club, including dances, picnics and local, national and international regattas.

The Office of Career Services offers a variety of services and programs to help students find summer employment
and permanent employment and to plan their careers after graduation.

The staff at Career Services organize on-campus recruiting by business and government, maintain notices of
available employment opportunities, and run a career information system. The staff also provide students with
access to internship, co-op and volunteer opportunities.

The Career Services office also houses a library of information on graduate and professional schools and career
development, and offers career counselling and workshops in resume writing, interviews, and planning a job
search. The service is responsible to the Dean of Student Affairs.

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The Royal Kingston Curling Club has had several moves since its inception in 1820. Its first location was at the foot of Earl Street in Donald McIntosh’s storehouse. The second, a “two-sheet shed,” built in 1860, was at the head of Gore Street; the Gore View apartments may be on the site. (This elegant residence was built in 1875.) Meanwhile, the Curling club moved in 1870 to the old Collegiate Institute grounds on Barrie Street and another two-sheet rink, which expanded to five sheets in 1899. A fire in 1922 resulted in a further move and construction of the rink between Earl and Clergy Streets west of Division Street. This penultimate site is now incorporated into the Queen’s Centre.
The fifth and current location, on the east side of Days Road just north of Front Road, is one of which the Royal Kingston Curling Club can be proud. It is a highly functional building of modern materials and offers an attractive, safe, and healthy space for enthusiasts of the sport. The members of the Curling Club have viewed the concrete walls of this structure as a perfect background to display their history. However, they have not simply affixed their photographs, trophies, and bonspiel banners to the walls but have wisely invested in beautifully made wood and glass display cases that both enhance their building and preserve their treasures.
There are several other ways that this busy organization keeps its history alive. It has a club crest with the year 1820 incorporated into the design. It also tells its history through its handbook, along with the rules of the sport and other useful information so that each new member learns of the history on joining. In 1970 for the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Kingston Curling Club produced a “Souvenir Book” that began with a letter of official congratulations from E.V. Swain (Val Swain), mayor of the City of Kingston, and an avid supporter of heritage. This was followed by (true to form) Some History of the Kings ton Curling Club . Further on, Some Historical Notes which are about Kingston, its first mayor, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Barrister, and John Counter, eight-term mayor who “did a lot for the City of Kingston.” And, that is not all. In Some History of Curling in Kings ton, they have reproduced the original rules and regulations of the Kingston Curling Club, which were found by Colonel C.M. Strange of 25 West Street amongst his grandfather’s papers.

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The Fairfield Homestead Heritage Association was formed in 1990, to ensure the preservation of the Fairfield Homstead, the house, associated collectionsof documents, furniture, and other artefacts, and the adjacent landscape for the study, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations; as well as to provide a variety of oppportunities for the discovery and appreciation of the heritage of the Kingston-Qunite region through interpretive, educational, and recreational programmes for the public.

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