Lady Egerton in Beirut

In the middle of last month, Lady Egerton visited Beirut for a week, in the company of her husband, the great scientist Sir Alfred Egerton.

Among the eminent posts Lady Egerton holds in Britain are the presidency of the supreme women's council and of the women's advisory committee on fuel, among others.

The British Council in Beirut arranged for the distinguished guest a full program for becoming acquainted with women's circles. First, on March 21, Mrs. Ni'mat Qunful gave a charming morning reception, at which she gathered a select company of women active in various fields; Lady Egerton spoke with each lady individually, inquiring into the details of the projects and tasks they carry out.

On March 28, Lady Egerton met at the home of Dr. Edma Abouchdid, president of the university women graduates in Lebanon, with a group of Lebanese university women; conversation was exchanged on a high level about the position of the Lebanese woman and the various activities she undertakes, which left a fine impression on the gracious guest...