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and their contributions through UNESCO of a tractor to Greece, sewing machines to Korea and home demonstration equipment to Ceylon had given them a closer tie with the women of these countries. Relationships within our own nation are important too. and it is hoped that this convention would cement friendships among women of the different provinces of Canada. (“We have a common purpose in creating a home life of the highest order," Mrs. Summers said, "then creating national unity and better relationships with women the world over.”) Mrs. J. E. Houck spoke briefly of her ex- pcricnces as a member of the delegation to UN and introduced the guest speaker. Mrs. Houck's special word to the Institutes was: "We of the Western world are much too smug and sellâ€"satisfied with our abundance and our privileges. Every year We should make a conâ€" tribution to UNESCO.“ Mr. Pearson referred to these critical times as a watershed in history that divides history into eras. In Russia. as a result of the revolu- tion a ls-w years ago, we have the emergence of a great power with a crusading ideology. In the Asians We see a desire to give them« solves a better life, to industrialize their country. As this develops we will be facing something greater than the emergence of Russm. And it is a privilege for us, who have so much, to help these people not only in a ll'lHil'l'thi way but in understanding and friend- ship. (Janet-mini; Russia‘s plan to destroy our way of life 7 not necessarily by war, since every nation fears the destruction a total war would bring In 115 own country. Mr, Pearson said we must; build our defences in three way;- behind our own ramparts we must kg; way of life sound and strong. We must nize values other than material. Secon. . must keep our walls, our military denim". strong. Our defence is tied up with the dim . of other countries, as in NATO. The thii; H holds us together is too largely fear: \-,-. find something better. Third, we must i. the danger of attack against our wall. can live behind them without fear. where UN comes in. UN has been er as a centre of political conflict. There , publicity of its constructive aCi‘lK” » through its agencies, FAO, WHO, U.“ iii, and the others, in their fight against 1 7 disease and ignorance. .ll‘r “The ideal we must work toward international armed force to keep pear: i Pearson said, “but this can come onl‘ governments are ready for it. UN roll. world in which we live. UN can’t prc‘. wars but it has already stopped sma that might slide into big wars. We me a police force that can stand beiWL'L‘l. nations. The blue and white flag slai peace, and not many nations want in it. In our attitude to UN and world we must be both idealistic and realisl‘ we must keep it in mind that more iIIII.‘ than organization for peace is the “l peace." Mrs. Grant Le Baron of Quebec ll Mr. Pearson. Then Miss Marjorie Lee, i ter of Erland Lee, remembered for his l the organization of the first Women's it. at Stoney Creek, cut the birthday cake a- by Mrs. Adams. The cake which had "’ as Among the handicraft exhibits were these "hope chest" ensembles from Nova Scotio and British Columbia, and a display of homespun; and rugs from Quebec. commented on here by Mrl. Grunt LeBoron. 6 HOME AND cour RV