The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-25

st. Luke's hospital was the scene Of
a very pretty ceremony last night, that
Of the sixth annual commencement ex-
ercises of the hospital school Of nurses.
| The patrons and friends Of the insti-
tuition turned out in large numberA avd
the affair was graced by the presence
of Bishop Gilbert, Rev. G. D. Andrews
and DR.. j. w. Chamberlin, and many
| other prominent Episcopalians.
| Seated in the alcove of the boys
ward, describing semi-circle, were
| the members of the graduating class,
and those Of the Junior class, attired in
the simple garb Of their office. The
rostrum was occupied by Bishop Gill
bert, DR.. Andrews and DR.. Chamberlin.
Directly in front Of the speakers was
huge bush of American Beauty roses,
and on all sides were the floral decora-
tions most profuse. Palms around the
sides Of the room and with the huge
American flags, and national colors fes
TONED over the archways, gave the
room q most brilliant prospect
! About $50 attended.
The following graduates occupied
seats Of honor: Miss M. A. Renwick,
Miss M. A. Aspinwall, Miss I. M. New
kirk, Miss M. McCloud, Miss c. G. Cum
mings, Miss E. E. Pearson, Miss M. R.
Edgerton ard Miss 7. Goodrich. The
following were the members Of the jun
Tor class who took part In the exercises:
Miss Gum, Miss Redpath, Miss Enge,
Miss Holl, Miss Howard, Miss Torbet,
| Miss Erickstrom, Miss Durkee. Miss
and Miss Heine.
| The boys choir of st. PauIs church
| opened the programme with an an
| them.
| DR.. J. w. Chamberlin delivered the
congratulatory address on the part Of
| lha ,to Of t1o Z
assured the young women Of the friend
| ly feeling which always had and al
ways would exist between the practio-
| TONERS and the nurses. Without the
| faithful ministerings Of the nurses,
physicians could do little to alleviate
suffering. DR.. Chamberlin commended
highly the noble record made by the
nurses of ST. Luke's, and said it was
| only left for them to maintain the high
| standard Of the institution through
| their department..
| Bishop Gilbert followed with an ad-
dress on behalf Of the institution. Be-
| fore proceeding he presented each Of
the class with a graduation scroll and
a badge Of honor. The diploma was
tied with red, white and blue ribbon,
| which called forth an appropriate COM
| ment from the bishop. AS each gradu-
ate was presented with her diploma she
was handed a long stemmed American
Beauty rose Dy the DlSnOp.
| The emblems were, Bishop Gilbert
said, symbolical of the life of the
nurses. The diploma bespoke Of the
practical side Of their life, the badge
signified the honor of their calling, and
the flower was symbolical Of the sweet
ness and cheer which would follow
their ministrations in many places.
Continuing, Bishop Gilbert said that
| a CHEEKY look in the sick room was like
| q nf hiTa nd
plished much more good than medicine.
1t was within their power to bring
| many beautiful things into the sick
room, both in word and deed. The
large number of friends who had
turned out indicated a marked progress
by the institution.
There was also painful side of their
life, all was not brightness. yet their
mission was the highest and noblest
work for humanity and mems souls and
bodies which could be done on the
earth.
twas not necessary for them to go to
Cuba, nor could they all rise to be SUI
but every one could do her share to
make the world brighter.
Their compensation would be the ap-
probation of the people whom they
helped. Love would be their compen-
sation. Theirs was not a commercial
venture, but with a substantial pur-
pose did they take up the calling, and
that to benefit their fellow man.
Bishop Gilbert hoped that another
year would see them all in their places,
and that death would make no inroads
in their numbers.
The bishop then pronounced the bene-
diction on the audience assembled.
Following the exercises of the even
ing refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mrs.
Henry Hale, Mrs. J. B. Hoxsie, Mrs.
DR.. Vittum, Mrs. Oliver Dalrymple,
Mrs. Bass, DR.. J. F. Fulton, DR.. Ogden
l DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Chamberlain, Rev.
c. D. Andrews, Mrs. L. G.. Washington
Mrs. Relf, Miss Relf, Miss Emmons
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Moves, Winthrop G.
Moves, Miss Moves, Miss Delano, OF
New York; Miss Friend, Miss Stevens