Variety Village (23/12/1948): shot of Honorable George Drew, leader of Conservative Party in Canada, arriving followed by other guests. Group shot of VIP's including Connie Smythe, Chief Barker JJ Fitzgibbon, George Drew, Honorable George Doucet and two or three handicapped children. Various shots of JJ Fitzgibbon giving speech, three variety club chaplains posing, of George Drew laying cornerstone after sealing in copper box containing mementoes of the year. Group shots of Morris Stein, JJ Fitzgibbon, George Drew and Connie Smythe. CS of sign "Variety Club of Toronto". Shot of officials looking at construction site.