The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-06-14
GRADUATION OF NURSES


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Very Interesting Observation-Disclosures by
Rev. Mr.. Lines-IIany Beautiful Flowers
Fine Songs-Reception to Friends of the
Class--An Enjoyable Affair.
The graduating exercises of the senior
class Of the Connecticut Training School
FOR Nurses were held last evening in
Clifford chapel at the New Haven hos
pitaL
Dean Wayland of the Yale law school
presided and on the stage were Rev.
Mr.. Lines, Miss Gaffney, Mr. Riley
Phillips and Miss Belts, the president of
the school. The members Of the grad
uating class were seated next to the
platform, being distinguished by black
bands around their caps.
The exercises began with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Lines. Miss Elizabeth Belts,
president of the school, then made a
short address, giving history of the
work of the school and commencing the
work done by the class. She also gave
the class some good advice. Miss Gaff-
ney then sang a solo, and responded
to an encore by another fine election.
The address to the class was then
delivered by Rev Mr.. Lines of st. Paura
| church. In his remarks he said that
in the past few years women have been
opening up new departments Of work
| for themselves. We are living in what
might be called an industrial age. It
is hard for women to accustom them
| selves to this new state of affairs, but
| they are doing it in a wonderful way.
| In all institutions of learning they are
preparing themselves for useful ca
reers not before thought of. What is
good for the character Of man is good
for the character of woman. No CALI
| ing is so full of dignity and useful
ness as that of trained nurse.
Many remember the nurses Of old
They were usually the women of the
neighborhood who "sat up" with the
patient and simply gave the medicine
at stated intervals They were often
also young and inexperienced. The
training of nurses not only puts young
women into good places, but is wise
and generous ministry to hose in hard
places in life. The work of the nurses
is one of the most blessed works of
modern times. 1t appeals to our sympa-
thy and regard. Nurses come to places
where they can be of service, not only
to the sick and wounded, but they can
be of service to souls where gracious
words seldom come. They may speak
words which will open to their hearers
better things spiritually and marally.
They may give men a higher idea Of
womanhood, men who had previously
no idea of it at all. Let nurses magnify
their calling and appreciate it's dignity
Let them give to it an honored name,
and make people honor and respect 1t.
Mr. Lines closed by wishing the great
est success to all the members Of the
class. Mr.. Riley Phillips then sang,
"The Wedding Song" which was receive
ed with an encore, to which he responds
ed by another song.
The flowers which had been sent to
the graduating class were then dis
tributed by Miss Smith and Miss Quin-
tard The flowers covered a large table
and were most tastefully arranged,most
Of them having been sent by the pa
tients of the hospital.
Miss Norman, a member of the CLASSY
then delivered an address for the class
to the superintendent and physicians,
speaking of the pleasant relations
which had existed between the class
and the instructors, and thanking the
latter for their many kindnesses.
A duet, Excelsior" was then sung
by Miss Gaffney and Mr.. Phillips, and
was heartily applauded.
In conclusion the class sang the
hymn, "God be With You Until We
Meet Again. z
The class, together with their friends
and instructors, then withdrew to the
dormitory parlors, where a receptions
was held, Mrs. Bishop receiving. Re-
freshments were served, and the rest of
the evening was spent in visiting and
pleasant conversation.
The names of the graduating class,
with their places of residence, are as
Miss Jennie L. Todd of Tren-
ton, N. j.; Miss Matte Gauch Of New
ark N. j.. Mrs. Laura Al Thatcher OF
Miss Alice r. Smith Of Berlin,
Conn; Miss Mary 7. Jackson of Say
brook Miss Maggie j. Macdonald OF
Mrs. Belle Butler of Roches-
er, N. Y; Mrs. Marguerite Kramer of
Bavaria, Germany Miss Anna Lacker-
y of Canada, Miss Anna F. Stanton Of
Pa; Miss Kate Galvan OF
Mass; Miss Evelina Tenny-
on of New Haven, Miss Hattie It. Nor
nan of England. Miss Mary Z. Aver
# Bethlehem, Pa.
Each member OF the class was pre-
ented with one Of the school pins
with the school motto, "Sem-
,er Paratus."
Among the guests were: Mrs. Tran
is Bacon, the Misses Tenney, Mrs. Po-
eat, Mrs. e. S. Lines, Mrs. DR.. Carr
malt, the Misses Evans, the Misses
5affney, Miss Nader, Mrs. Marsh
Ir. Nader, Mr.. l. Heller, Mr.. Stewart
Irs. Charles Messenger, Misses Me-
Irennan.