Society News

His Excellency Dr. Charles Malik paid a surprise visit to "Dar al-Kitab," and in a conversation we had with him about the activity of the Lebanese Legation in Washington, Dr. Malik warmly praised Mr. George Hakim, counselor of the Legation. He told us that George Hakim's talents have come to the fore splendidly, and that the experience he has acquired has not yet been acquired by any other Arab.

The literary Miss In'am al-Saghir has returned to Lebanon after representing the women's organizations at the Congress of Eastern Women in Stockholm; she toured most of the European capitals and studied the various educational currents in the world. A hearty welcome to her.

In the last issue, in the article by the literary Miss Marie Sabri, the name of the "American Girls' College" (Junior College) was dropped, and in its place appeared the name of the American University; since what was meant was the American Girls' College, not the American University, a correction was called for.

In Fih, Koura, the wedding was celebrated of the well-bred Miss Madeleine Haidar to the literary Mr. Ayoub Khoury, director of the 'Amaniyah school of Aaba, in a ceremony that brought together family, relatives, and friends.

We wish the gracious bridal pair a life filled with joys and delights.