Women's Auxiliary

"Pink Ladies" at the tea party

The annual Toy Tea Party of the Women's Auxiliary, held this year on June 7, was once again a most enjoyable event. Auxiliary members, along with their many friends and supporters, gathered in the beautiful gardens of Marquand House, where they were joined by Mrs. Sarah Waterbury and Mrs. Olga Boukina, wife of the Russian Ambassador to Lebanon. Among those also attending were Dr. Nadim Cortas, vice president and dean of the Medical School; Munzer Kozeily, director of the Hospital; and Huda Huiger, director of the School of Nursing. Their sincere words of admiration for the work of the auxiliary, especially the great appreciation expressed by Dr. Cortas, were very touching and instilled the "Pink Ladies" with renewed energy.

The program began with Mrs. Leila Iliya, president of the auxiliary, welcoming the guests. Then, with Director Huiger at her side, Mrs. Iliya distributed annual awards to eight outstanding nursing students,
as well as a full scholarship to student Raja Issa for his exceptional academic performance.

The musical program that followed was sponsored by the cultural office of the Russian Embassy. It included much loved melodies of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov, rendered by talented Lebanese Conservatory musicians on the piano, clarinet, and cello, as well as some vocals by the wonderful soprano, Nina Hawi.

It all ended, of course, with the usual rich table of delicious sandwiches, pastries, and various refreshments. Truly a "high tea" befitting the event.