news · Issue No. 3, March 1957 · p. 38

And Mrs. Hassaneh Daouk's Invitation

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A delightful and convivial party it was to which Mrs. Hassaneh Daouk issued her invitations on February 20 last. Around the small tables, set out with taste, gathered bouquets of ladies and young ladies, sipping tea, enjoying the delicacies, and reviewing the chief questions of the hour...

It was natural that the talk should work its way around to the subject of 'the elections,' and it was opened by Mrs. Shayboub, commenting on the 'seminar' held at the home of Miss Ibtihaj Kaddoura.

Around the table gathered Mesdames Laure Tabet, Najla Saab, Ellen Rihan, Heneni Tarcha, Shafiqa Diab, Nadia Sabra, Afifi Majdalani, Alice Nahas, Janette Tadros, and others. The debate grew heated, and scores of ears turned toward the ardent discussants, on what woman is expected to do in preparation for the coming elections, and what the duty of the League of Women's Organizations is in the matter: should it adopt particular names and set about campaigning for them, or content itself with wise guidance? Opinions clashed on the subject, and it was understood that the League has summoned its members to an extraordinary meeting to study this grave matter and vote upon it...

Opinion was likewise agreed on the necessity of a number of women taking the field in the coming electoral battle...

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