The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

uate were attired in white Two classes were represented in the training school, the class of '94 receiving their diplomas with the members of the class of '95. When the Hillman hospital was opened and the training school for nurses was established by Miss Hamilton, several young women entered the scnoo1 who had had at least a two years course in other hospitals. Out of this number Miss Ger trude Richardson of Mississippi made the highest mark in the class of '94 and Miss Frances zinham of Indiana made the next highest record. The members of the class of 95 are Miss Martha Ann Wash ington of Georgia, Miss Virginia Thur mond of Georgia, Miss Allie Gentry of Alabama. Miss Emma Deshazo and Miss Eula Belle Hale of Alabam |, each of whom made splendid records. Miss Thur mond was the valedictorian of her class.
 The training school, under the direct supervision of the present superintendent, Miss Berry, Is a permanent feature of the institution, the work of Miss Berry
 in every department of the hospital meet ing with the entire approval of the board of managers. The course has been eX- tended to three years and includes both medical and surgical training. The ardu- ous study that is required in all well or ganlzed hospitals embraces anatomy, physiology. materia medica. obstetrics, text books on nursing, practical work in the wards, and thorough training in sur geal technique, to which special attention is given at the Hillman hospital, the work of Miss MacLean, the head nurse, receiving recognition by the surgeons performing the clinics. As pointed out by Dr. Wyman in his talk to the graduates, the work and the examinations were as difficult as that of the medical students. The diplomas were signed by the follow ing physicians: Dr. Morris. Dr. Wyman. Dr. McAdory, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Mason, Dr. Le Grande, Dr. Charles Whe Ian.
 The members of the graduating class received profusion of beautiful flowers, carnations and violets, which Is their class flower. emblematical of modesty and unobtrusiveness. The Sgnet of a Wo- mans Worth, the rucst Test of Nodes ty." The flowers were not publicly pre- sented as Is usual on such occasions, but were used in the decoration of the dining room where a buffet supper was served during the reception that followed the ex- ercises. Hllman Hospital Chapter No. l and Temple Emanuel Chapter sent flow CTS, and the young women were also re- membered by the physicians on the hos pital staff and other friends. Eacg mem her of the class was presented with a class pin in the shape of nc,alttse cross on which was inscribed le ters H. H. T. s. Mrs. T. H. Motion, president of the board of managers, presen the pins on behalf of the board.
 Miss Thurmond's valedictory was ex- ceedingly we'll written and contained much that was instructive and interest ing.
 We. the class of 1905," said Miss Thur mond, "are keenly appreciative of the presence of our instructors and friends, who are with us on this evening of our graduation We feel that it is an expres- sion of the interest which followed us throughout our training. We are alive to our indebtedness to all. who in their official capacity have befriended us. Con- tinuing, she said: