Maria Albert Badre

At the American Hospital, Mrs. Lily Badre gave birth on January 4 — a month before her time — to a baby girl weighing only three kilos, whom they have named "Maria."

Little Maria is the crown of her four siblings: Sami, Ramzi, Nasib, and sweet Leila, who was the most overjoyed of them all at "the little one," for now she has a companion to play with and to squabble with!! — since many years lie between her and her brothers, the boys, and they pay her no heed!!

Our congratulations to Dr. Albert Badre and to our friend Lily on the arrival of Maria.