Two Schools, for Trades and for Agriculture, in Souk el-Gharb

Mr. Camille Chamoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, graced with his presence the ceremony to which the Board of Trustees of the Lebanese College in Souk el-Gharb had issued invitations, for the dedication of the new building of the schools of trades and of agriculture.

Speaking at the ceremony in turn were Dr. Shahin al-Salibi, chairman of the Board of Trustees; then Dr. Charles Malik, Minister of Foreign Affairs (his address was read on his behalf); then Colonel Halim Saadeh and His Excellency Mr. Farid Kozma, Minister of National Education; and finally Mr. Emile Nassar, the secretary.

After the opening of the building, the guests made a tour of it, expressing their thanks and their appreciation for this vital and important project for our students..

And it was a gracious gesture when His Excellency the President decorated Dr. Shahin al-Salibi with the high Order of Merit in appreciation of his services.