Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-24
HELPERS OF THE
SICK AND INJURED
Seventy-fve New Nurses 10 Gray
And White Uniforms.
SOMETHING OFTHEIR MISSION
Imp ressive scene and Interehting Ex-
ercises at L.. u, 3. UDiversity when
They Were Given Diplomas

An impressive scene was that TINS
morning In which the 75 nurses who
have graduated this year from the l.. d
s. Relief society nurse class under DR.
Margaret Roberts, gave the eX-
srclses and received their diplo-
mas from the hands of the officers OF
the class, Clothed in neat costumes OF
gray and white print with white aprons
and bows of white ribbon In their hair
the class made most attractive APP
poarance, and must have been a graft
flying sight to those who have had Their
training in charge.
The meeting opened with singing and
prayer by DR.. Seymour b. Young,
followed by Miss Grant In vocal solo
afterward Dr. Margaret Roberts. to
whose efforts the splendid results are
directly due, made brief but com
lrehensive address outlining the plan
of the work and a short history Of The
work Of the three classes that have
graduated since its beginning.
She paid tribute of thanks to Presi-
dent Paul Of the l.. d. s. University
who had kindly permitted the class IL
attend lectures at the university bear
Ing upon their calling, free OF charge,
and also TO Mrs. NJ. l. Horne who had
lent enthusiastic aid to the cause, and
lastly to Mrs. Nelson Empey president
of the general organization whose un-
firing zeal and devotion TO the cause
had been instrumental In upbuilding Il
and aiding In It's success, A noble fea-
ture of the service of the nurses is that
much Of II is free, done as a mission
airy work in the service Of humanity
and is not confined to members of the
Church, but done In the spirit Of
Christ's teaching that "all are breth-
ren."
Mrs. Empey followed In short adj
dress in which she spoke to the nurses
assuring them of their ultimate success
In their calling If faithful and perist-
ent in exercising the instruction re-
ceived. She said there We're many UNI
pleasant things to meet in the vocation
and work, but had been met In patient
spirit, and she was certain the course
and those engaged in It would prosper.
Miss owen sang, and was followed
by Miss Sarah w. Thatcher one Of the
graduating nurses. who paid a pretty
and sincere tribute Of thanks to Mrs.
Empey and DR.. Roberts for their pa
tlent aid and loving spirit to sustain
them in their efforts, closing with a
farewell to the class whose members
were soon TO separate to take up their
duties in the world.
President Paul was called upon and
responded briefly, congratulating the
class and assuring the officers that they
would have the hearty cooperation of
the Latter-day Saints university as far
as II lay in its power. Mrs Bathsheba
w. Smith was presented, and expressed
her pride and qualification In the work
that was being done By the classes and
knew II would be blessed.
Miss Babcock gave rendition OF
Longfellow's poem THE Vision Beautl-
full" and then to the music OF the
piano, the class OF nurses marched
across the stage and received their
diplomas. The affair altogether was a
most impressive and delightful one and
was enjoyed by all privileged to be
present Tonight DR. Roberts will give
a reception at the home Of Mrs Phoebe
Y. Beatie In honor of the class.