Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-13
DIPLOMAS T0NURSES.
GRADUATING EXERCISES or THE
ON DOMINION TRAINING SCHOOL.
FINE ADDRESS BY DR.. CALIScH.
AZ p,.cu..e. the Noble calling
Adopted by the Young h""'
badges PrcseBtcd-rhe w. '"
noard-Society Notes.

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m,n,on HOSPITAL we're held at the Meu'-
al College OF Virginia yesterday aiter-
noon at $50 O'Clock. - 49,.
The exercises opened with music by
Professor Tremer's excellent oahd' he''
Ar Grayatt offered an eloquent prayer
after which the annual report oil 'he olu
Dominion Hospital. giving a review u
The years work, was resd by MISS N"""-
Mss. the superintendent
Rev. f. n. Calisch made splendid
address. He said. Ia part; 1T seems 10
me like carrying Goals to Newcastle 10
say anything 10 you in respect 10
nursing-its sanctity and responsibility
For You have stood within the shadow
OF the impenotrable mystery called l'ie'
and YOU have seen this riddle Of life pass
into the unsolved enigma OF Death There
are times when the nurse is more
important factor of recovery than the
knife or drug. There are even times
when the nurse is more important IMAM
the physician" lie went on to show now
the tender care of a skilful nurse was
most needed after the work of the knife
was over
THE position the art Of nursing has
attained Is well made evident in the his
tory of the Red Cross Society," said Dr.
Calisch. "and this society has gained
the respect and consideration of the most
enlightened and powerful Of nations.
Nursing Is peculiarly womans sphere 1t
IS one sphere In which she can go without
sacrificing any Of her womanliness. 1t is
here where she finds her grandest work,
her proudest privilege. and greatest re-
ward" He then gave a brief sketch Of
the great work of Florence Nightengale
and. in conclusion, said:
"And with the inspiration Of her name.
my young friends, you go out to Lies
work May it please gracious ProVl-
dence TO give you divine assistance that
you may restore those to- health upol
whom you are called TO minister"
Dr. McCaw delivered the diplomas, and
said the average OF this class was 80 40,
a larger average than he had ever seen
III his long experience
Mrs. Grace Shields. the president Of the
Board Of Managers made an address.
She said the badges which she was about
10 deliver were not only souvenirs but
were given as a trust, and If any nurse
proved unworthy the badge would be
recalled. After reading the code Of
ethics for the nurses. she delivered these
badges Those receiving the highest
honors i'm tho class were Misses NJ. j.
Moore and II. Il. Van Wort. The other
graduates are Misses &. V. Austin, r.. &. |
Whyte, Frances Jones. NJ. T. Sweeney,
J. ]. Scott, A. w. McClurg, and f. H.
Webb
The benedlctiOn was pronounced by Rev. |
DIR. George Cooper.
After the conclusion Of the exercises
the graduating class was almost over
whelmed with a profusion of exquisite
flowers.
There was an important meeting Of the |
Womans Christian Association Board |
yesterday at noon at the association |
building, with Mrs. Capers. the president !
in the chair. The ladies present were
Miss Rebecca Norwood Mrs. NJ. c.. Smith !
Mrs. G. A. Lyon, Mrs S. W. Travers, |
Miss Pearl Bodeker. Miss Annie Chris |
tian. Mrs Sadie McRae, Mrs. Roy Mason. |
Mrs. c. u. Walford. Mrs Beverly r. |
Crump. Mrs. W. II. Hatcher, Mrs. s. v |
Green Mrs w r. Heckler, Mrs ]. Hall |
Moore, Mrs. Lee Lorraine, Mrs. W. NJ |
Wade. Miss Sue Williams, Mrs. Preston !
Nash. Miss Jennie Jones. and others.
After mach routine business was trans |
acted unanimous vote was given to Miss
Emily Morris for superintendent for 1899
The following charmen of committees
were appointed: House. Mrs. }. Hall
Moore; Admission Mrs. A r. Rahm; Re
lgious Instruction. Miss Rebecca Nor
wood: Finance. Mrs. NJ c. Smith; Publ
cation. Mrs. George A. Lyon; Employ
ment. Miss Sue Williams; Library, Mrs
w. Roy Mason: Lunch, Mrs. W. NJ Wade;
Glasses. Mrs. c. r.. Wingo; Entertain
ment. Mrs S. f.. Scruggs, Day Nursery
and Free Kindergarten. Mrs G. p. Wall |
ford.
Miss Clara J. Sanderlin and Mr. Law
renee II. Allen, both of this city, were
quietly married on Tuesday last at the
residence OF the brides sister, Mrs. WI
liam II. Peacock, of Hampton. Va. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. A.
b. Woodfn, pastor OF the Hampton Bap-
list church. in the presence of a few init
mate friends of the happy couple. This
step was taken owing to recent bereave-
ment in the family Of the groom MI.
and Mrs Allen have returned to Rich
mond. and now reside at NO. sos north
Twenty eighth street.
Mr.. James T.. Cherry and bride have
arrived In the city, and are at home to
their friends at No. SOf north Twenty
fourth street. Mr.. Cherry and Miss Mol
lie Z Parrish were married last Wednes-
day at the residence of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John u. Parrish, No.
30 Second street, Brooklyn. Rev. T. J..
Thorpe, of the Methodist church. per-
formed the ceremony. The groom is
popular young man Of Church Hill and
the bride. who formerly lived here has
host of friends to welcome her return 10
the city.
Miss Mabel Sims has returned to her
home, 4l0 west Marshall street. having
completed the entire course ia piano
music al Hollins Institute and having
received q diploma. She has also received
q certificate Of distinction in harmony
from Victoria College. London.
The regular monthly meeting of Rich
mond Chapter, United Daughters Of the
Confederacy, will be held az Lee Camp
Hall on Wednesday afternoon. the 1ith
at $50 O'Clock. A fun attendance is ear
nestly desired.
Miss Ellen Graham Carmichael, who
mas been in Montreal for the past three
months, is the guest Of Miss Robins, No.
400 east Main street.
MIR. and Mrs. Maurice Levy, OF Baton
Rouge, La. are the guests Of Mr.. and