The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1912-03-06

The Cyril aud Julia johnson Me-
mortal hospital was dedicated Thurs
day, and from a. m. until 9 D. m.
throngs of visitors, many of whom
were from out of town, were shown
over the srlendidly equipped iIstitu-
tion. The corridors were adorned
with beautiful cut flowers, a gift from
J. Fl Jones of Willimantio, and the
private rooms were sweet with dainty
| lossoms sent by those furnishing tie
rooms
At 8 80 a. m. the incorporators
met and presented Mr.. and Mrs John
son with a fine tall clock, Seth Thorn
as make, which stands in the entrance
hall. R H, Fisk made the presenta-
tion remarks, and Mr.. Johnson's re-
sponse was Immediately followed by
the chimes.
Automobiles were used to convey
visitors from station and troll5ys, and
at noon a hundred guests were enter
tanned at dinner by Mr.. johnson at
the Congregational chapel.
The Congregational church, be-
cause of its central location, was
chosen for the dedicatory exercises,
and was filed to the doors at 2
O'Clock. DR.. G. Peroival Bard pre-
sided at the organ, and after the pre-
lude and doxology Rev R G. Clapp,
pastor of the church, gave the invc-
cation. The Apollo quartet sang
pleasingly You Will Need Him All
The Way
William Park of the executive com.
mittee prefaced his introduction of the
speaker with the following remarks,
which the whole community voiced -
"Before introducing the speaker de-
sire to say few words in come G: ion
with the object of our meeting here
this afternoon. Tt seems to me that
this day will go down in the history
of Stafford as one long to be remem
bered, as it marks the dedication and
completion of the great work under
taken by our esteemed and highly
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril johnson. Whe
it first became known that 1t was the
intention of Mr.. Johnson to build ar d
endow a hospital for the benefit of the
people of his native town and vicinity,
many citizens, although appreoiatng
to the full the worthy and nobla OBJ
ject which prompted him to take Up
this work, yet were of the opinion
that it was mistake, and that hos
pital was really not a necessity in a
town the size of Stafford. This feel
ing, however, no longer exists, but
on the contrary the citizens of Stat
ford and vicinity now feel that they
have every reason to be proud of this
splendid institution, with It's beautiful
and comfortable rooms, fitted with
every modern convenience, together
with its up-to-date equipment and
facilities for the handling of the most
critical and delicate ailments that the
human family are heir to. Every
thing that money, coupled with wise
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has been done to make the johnson
Memorial hospital one of the finest
institutions of its kind In this coun-
try. No longer will it be necessary
for our people who happen to be afiict-
ed with some dangerous illness to be
rushed, at the risk of their lives. to
some distant city in order that they
may received the care and treatment
necessary to restore them to health and
strength. All this we believe can
now be accomplished at the johnson
Memorial hospital. The committee
have been fortunate enough to secure
for the position Of matron Miss Will
bur, lady who comes. highly recon-
mended, has had wide experience and
thorough training in hospital work.
She will be assisted in her work by
staff Of competent nurses, and we
feel satisfied that under her able d.