LADY Pamela Youde is a proud witness to the growing number of young scholars awarded academic honours in commemoration of her late husband, Sir Edward Youde.
The annual dinner of the Association of the Fellows and Scholars of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund, held recently is a highlight of her hectic itinerary and one event that she will not miss.
Since the association came into being in 1992, Lady Youde has been its honorary patron.
Mr Peter Wong, the council chairman of the association, said: ''During her occasional visits to Hong Kong, Lady Youde always remembers us. Through her advice and arrangements, the association has been able to organise a series of activities in realisation of our three prime objectives: solidarity, scholarship and social awareness.
''Our latest function was a study tour to Beijing in August, which was initiated by Lady Youde during a meeting with Mr Lu Ping, and supported by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
''The association intends to expand its scope of activities to include social and community services.