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All ready to parade the flags, KENVATTA DAY Kenyatta Day. October 20th. was an occasion of tip and splendour celebrated by hundreds of [hott- ds of wanachi (citizens). The conference delegates .- issued invitations by the Government of Kenvu [tend the Parade at Uhuru Patrk in Nairobi. Lead- the parade was a march-past by detachments or Kenya armed Forces. Kenya Police Force. Admin- tllOn Police. the Kenya Prisons Serwee. the Nuv ittl Youth Service. Nairobi city council and many iian organimtions. Then followed u drive-past of hanized units from the armed services, National ith Service. Nairobi city council, Fire Brigade and volumes. There was also a fly past in formation by nes of the Kenya air Force. Then in colourful cos- :es came the dancers from the various tribes and ‘th groups of Kenya. They competed with one an- cr for the honour of being chosen to dance at the 'den Party at State House in Nairobi later in the moon. President Kenyatta‘s speech was the high- .t of the Day. He reminded the citizens. “What we tlld recall today is not the detail ol'the struggle for mu (freedom), but the importance of its objectives l the sources of our strength.“ I l‘elt very honoured .ieed to be present both at the Parade and the Carâ€" 21 Party. The last social function I attended was the East Afâ€" n Travel Consultants Dinner held in the New tiley Hotel for the Canadian delegation at which 6 We met the Canadian High Commissioner to riya. ._ . .trr.«" -‘elegates gather from around the world to discuss uommon concerns. Mrs. Patricia Young, Albertaâ€" Dackâ€"Mrs, Bella Ross, Fort McPherson. N. WT. and WW Kendi. Aklavikâ€"centroâ€"some of the Kenya danc- ers andâ€"rightâ€"Mrs. Krishna Agarwal, lndla. INTER FAITH WORSHIP SERVICE Delegates gathered. at the Kenyatta Conference Centre for this most impressive session. Chours from St. Stephens Church. Our Lady oi" Visitation and St. Andrew‘s church in Nairobi sang several selections. Mrs. Farquharson and Mrs. Kianojotned by ministers and members of the Presbyterian. Anglican. Catholic. Muslim and Hindu faiths read lessons from the Bible. the Muslim and Hindu Scriptures. All the passages emphasized peace. and lovtng concern for our fellow human beings. Rev. Canon Leonard Mbugtia in his message stressed the role that women can play in the solution of the uorld's problems. He said that C'dL'l'l one ol‘us should do her part wherever she may be and iii whatever way she can to relieve the ills of the world. pointing out that women have the ability to work to- gether for unity and for producing the harmony so much needed. A poem by Rev. John (3. Cam (Presbyterian) rc- minded each one of us thatâ€""My life ts a ‘hand- writing‘ that others read daily and I am ‘thc pen‘ that writes It every minute." ‘,. Ontario Wl members centre back Mrs, M, M. Sallans and front centre Mrs, Delbert Carman attend reception given by the Mayor. His wife, the tall gracious Afrikan, Mrs. Jane Kiano and other guests stop to chat. SAVE THE LAND HARAMBEE The National Council of Women of Kenya is a non-governmental organization with thirty affiliated Women's Organizations including MYW and E.A.W.L. the two hostess societies. [t is working closely with the Kenya Government to combat desert; ification. The women have undertaken a national tree planting programme. Government ministries. school children and many other interested people are becom- ing involved because all have recognized that Kenya is being threatened by deserblike conditions. These conâ€" ditions are a result of the misuse of the land by clear- ing and cutting trees indiscriminately. The end result is erosion of the soil by the wind followed by drought. famine and malnutrition. The N.C.W.K. has resolved to avert desertification by planting trees and building windbreaks in the hopes of ensuring a worthwhile heritage for future generations. Individuals are enâ€" couraged to plant a tree in memory ofa loved one. or to honour someone. or to mark a special occasion. The site will be known as the Mobil Satellite Green Belt. Mrs. Olive Farquharson participated in the ceremony by planting a tree. 21