The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-10
t9 NURSES GRADUATE.
EXERCISES OF OUTGOING CLASS IN CLIFFORD CHAPEL LAST NIGHT

Rsc0Td-BreakIng Attendance-InteFes
 ing Musical and Vocal Programme
 Rev. yyiIiistOn Walkers Address.
 Last evening was a gala one at the New Haven hospital. The occasion was the graduation exercises of this year S outgoing class of nurses who have pre- pared at the Connecticut Training School for Nurses. The chapel was simply packed. Never before has the attendance been so large. Over $50 people were present. The aisles and entrances were filled with an eager throng who were unable to find accommodation within. Upon the platform were seated some seventy of the members of the school. Those of the graduating class occupied the first rows. Great masses of flowers were banked at one side of the room. They had been sent by friends and at the close were presented to their several recipients. The programme was as fol- lows:
 The programme follows:
 March-Orchestra Opening remarks-Rev. Dr. Palmer. Selection-Vocal-Mis 'Lippke. on-Vocal-Master Buckley. Class poem-Miss James.
 Address to graduating class-Rev. Professor Williston Walker. Trio--Miss Campbell, Miss Lippke,
 Mrs. Bunnell.
 Class history-Miss Hill.
 standardization Doon-Miss
 Campbell.
 election-Vocal-Mr. Hamilton, Jr. Presentation of diplomas-Mrs. Rich
 ards, president of Training school
 committee.
 Distribution of flowers-Mrs. Rich
 ards, Mrs. Fairhcild, secretary of
 Training school committee. Parting song-School.
 March-Orchestra
 The address to the graduating class was given in a few we'll chosen words by the Rev. Professor Williston Walker of Yale. He spoke feelingly of the work accomplished by the class and of the future which awaiteth them; Of the trials and tribulations that they would meet with; of the spirit with which they should pursue their work through life. The nobility of the pro- fession, the high aims that it fostered and the great unselfishness of the work were. pointed out. Concluding, MT. Walker spoke as follows:
 You should feel that you are doing your work for the sage of your work itself. The greatest blessing is to know that one has done good work. Your re- ward should be incidental. Your high and lofty ideals must be the criterion by which you gauge your life and work. There is no occupation without difficulty and much strife. In this one you will receive your full share, but in the cause of unselfishness, of fellow men and humanity your troubles will be dwarfed and insignificant.
 Cultivate self reliance and inde- pendence, be always cheerful and friendly. You bring cheer and health and comfort to the homes you are to enter. Your souls must be strong and happy to convey the greatest help to those you minister to.
 T bid you God-speed in your profess sion."
 The piano selection, "The Paints from Clifford" by Miss Campbell, was excellently well rendered and enthusi- astically encored.
 The reception held at the close of the exercises was well attended and most enjoyable, refreshments being served during the intervals between orchestral selections.
 Nineteen nurses received their diplo- mas. They are:
 Clarice Carter Dora W. Dunstan, Annie F. Jeffrey, Mary A. Mcdonald Elleanor Welch Vining, Florence M. Plant, Mary Wood, Elizabeth A. Bol- ton, Florence R. Yeitter. Leonore E. Traub, Ellen Mccarthy, Edith M. Meeker, Katherine E. Clark, lone Chi vers, Jane P. Hill, Minnie R. Traub, Anna Louise James, Nellie Smith Will Hams, Mary Grace Graham.
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