The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-13
THE NURSES GRADUATION
ANNUAL EXERCISES OF THE TRAIN-
 ING SCHOOL FOR NURSES.

sided-Addrcss by Rev. Douglas Miller
 Many Beautiful Fiowers-A Reception In
 tine Dormitory ParIors-Presentation of
 Dr. Thacher's Picture.
 The annual graduation exercises of the senior class of the Connecticut Training School for Nurses was held in the Clifford chapel, at the New Haven hospital, last evening, and was largely attended by friends of the members of the graduating class and others in- terested in their work. The platform on which the nurses sat was handsomely decorated with potted plants, palms and flowers, which, with the group of nurses in their costumes with long white aprons and white caps, presented a very pretty scene.
 General Samuel E. Merwin presided over the exercises, and after prayer was offered by Rev. Douglas Miller, pastor of Grace church, Fair Haven, he made a brief introductory address, speaking of the noble calling of nurse and the great possibilities presented to them. The song Answer" by Mr. O'Connell, with Matthew Reynolds accompanist, was finely rendered and was received with prolonged applause. Next was the presentation of diplomas and school badges by Miss Betts, secretary of the school, and Mrs. Quintard. Mrs. Cur tis, president of the school, was unable to be present, and so the annual address of the president was read by Miss Betts. It recited the work of the school dur ing the time of study of the graduating class, and spoke fittingly of their being about to enter upon the work of their profession. This was followed by a duet, T Live and Love Thee" by pr. Sheehan and MT. O'Connell. The prin- cipal address of the evening was by Rev. Douglas Miller to the class, which is printed in full in another column.
 The address was followed by a song, '.The Soldiers Love Song," by MT. N. Grabb
 A profusion of floral remembrances were presented to the members of the class by their friends, and were depos- ited in front of the platform before the. formal presentation. They were given to the ones for whom they were intend ed by Mrs. Quintard and Miss Henry, the new superintendent, who takes Mrs. Quintard's s place.
 The exercises closed with st farewell song by the school. At the conclusion of the exercises the nurses marched out of the chapel, the senior class taking the lead. During the intervals between the numbers on the program Robinson's orchestra, under the leadership of George Robinson, played selections. The members of the graduating class are as follows: Miss F. M. Doten of Lynn, Mass; Mrs. E. G. Sampson of Worces- ter, Mass; Miss A. E. Alpaugh of Leb- anon, N. J.; Miss M. A. Owens of Sa- vannah, Ga.; Mrs. J. M. Stryker of New York city; Miss $. A. Holstein of Water bury, Conn; Miss M. Benson of Port land, Conn.,; Miss c. I. Snow of Meriden; Miss J. A. O'Brien of South Manchester, Conn; Miss s. Stanford of New Haven; Miss E. E. Wadleigh of Craticook. Quebec; Miss l.. Cornelius of Oneida, Wis; Miss M l.. Cook of EIadley, Mass.s Miss s. Howard of Waterbury; Miss l.. A. Corbin of Danbury; Miss H. T. Walsh of Newport, R. T.; Miss D. G. Fultz of Belleville, Pa.
 At the conclusion of the graduation exercises a reception was held in the dormitory parlors. Mrs. Quintard and Miss Henry received. A picture of the late Dr. James Kingsley was presented < to the school by Dr. Carmalt in behalf of some of the alumni who were in the school while Dr. Thacher was there. Miss Betts accepted the picture on be- half of the school.
 At the reception light refreshments were served, and later in the evening there was dancing, Robinson's orchestra furnishing the music.
 Among those present were Mrs. G. B. Farnam Miss Hermance, Dr. and Mrs. c. P. Lindsley, Miss Mary Bulford, Dr. Daggett, Dr. Phelps, Mrs. Schorer, Dr. Flynn, Dr. Durkee, Miss Anne Sheehan, Dr. Sheehan, Dr. Sperry, pr. Stewart Dr. Ellis, pr. Cooke, Miss Bishop, Miss Tracy, Miss Frederick, Miss Flagg and Charles O'Connor.
 Among the ladies connected with the hospital present were Mrs. E. G. Wil- der, who has been matron of the hos
 
 come here from the Presbyterian hos pital in Philadelphia, and during her residence at the New Haven hospital has gained hosts of friends by her geni- al and pleasant ways; Miss Henry. who takes Mrs. Quintard's place as superir- tendent Mrs. Quintard going to St. Luke's hospital in New York; and Miss Sadie Kellogg, the new matron of the dormitory.
 The address by Rev. Douglas Miller was in full as follows:
 am to say a last word to you, as a we'll wisher, not an instructor.
 In distinction from those who preside over your little world of the hospital, I am permitted to come in from the great medical world outside you, to tell you that we are ready for you, to as- sure you that we want and welcome, for our necessities, just such as you.
 I should not expect you to value transient speech as much as your sub- stantial diploma; but it may at least heighten the value of your certificates to know that we, who from insufficient qualifications could not issue them, can at least approve them; that We who are attending youY graduation are nos merely assisting at a ceremony, but