Evening journal., 1912-05-08
DIPLOMAS FOR
SIX NURSES
Continued From Page Two.

nOSOltdl anu lne OhdptSAo oNN ~
ganizations aiding them can continue
to give Of their time and means 10
the support Of the institution
ITO relieve the present situation It
has been proposed to charge each pa
tient admitted a nominal sum COM
mensurate with ability TO pay, and the
management may be impelled 10
adopt such a course in the near fu-
ture
ITO the charitably disposed a peep
into the Childrens Ward alone should
encourage an interest in the welfare
of the institution.
There are two imperative needs
which must he met at once in order
to properly conduct the work of the
hospital
First. Adequate accommodations
for our nurses
Second. A steam plant Of sufficient
capacity to meet requirements.
"As TO the first of these necessities,
| every one must realize the importance
of having comfortable and sanitary
accommodations for the nurses, who
give their time and energy TO the care
of the sick A temporary expedient
has been arranged outside the hospi-
tai. which will relieve conditions for
a short time. but the management
must promptly address themselves to
the question of providing permanent
home for the nurses, tentative plans
for which have been prepared
"As TO the second necessity, I will
state that our present heating plant is
totally inadequate for our require
ments. and a new and modern plant
must be provided forthwith. This is
maternity ward has been establish
point of properly and economically
heating the building but as a great
saving in the steralizing-room. Tenta-
tive plans have also been prepared for
this installation. and the management
sincerely hopes that the friends of the
institution and all others interested in
charitable work will render such
> financial assistance as may make
these requirements possible.
4 Several improvements have been
made in equipment during the past
year, thereby enhancing the efficiency
I. of the hospital.
d "Since the close of last years report
5 maternity ward has bene establish
y ed and will be opened very shortly.
This ward is a most important ad-
e junct to the equipment Of the hospi-
! tai, and to the generosity of Mrs Eu-
q gene DUPONT we are indebted for the
J. addition of the department.
e ITO those individuals and associa-
= ton who have contributed to the sup
= port Of the institution during the past
year the management returns its
hearty appreciation for their material
assistance, and asks their continued
. and renewed support
The management desires to recog.
nize the valuable assistance rendered
by the medical staff whose fidelity e
Is hduty has greatly advanced the inter
eats of the institution.
ITO the superintendent. Miss Dun
cfl, we express our high appreciation
of Of the many excellent qualities whicl
ir she has displayed in the execution 0
ID the duties imposed upon her. AT tn
h same time. we recognize that, to
r certain extent, her success has beel
is made possible by the cordial cooper
he alton and assistance of those SERVING
a under her, who compose the working
" force of the hospital We thank then
II for the support they have given tn
:. superintendent
\ 1T is with great regret that we par
-, our assistant superintendent, VIII
- leaves u5 10 brighten home Of ne
a. own with her congenial presence. an
=, we feel that it VIII be difficult to oh
y tain a successor who will fill the posi-
- ton as acceptably as she has don
~ "The hand of time has rested light
lp upon the personnel of our manage
ment during the past year, for whic
OF blessing we should be duly thankfu
ne I trust It may be long while befor
ny we are called upon TO part with an
ol of those with whom we are assoc
~ ated"
M Following the address Miss Isabel
II r. Wales sang a solo and DR.. Able
al Robin made the presentation addrei
lr' 10 the graduates in which he outline
1T the work of the nurses and spoke
'u- their high profession. DR.. Robins al
as dress was interspersed with hum'
and wit
senator Miller then called the gra
= yates forward and presented Il
diplomas and the class pins of go
81 with the letters d. H. T. S. in red.
I'd At the close of the presentation Il
: orchestra struck up lively tune al
/. the remainder Of the evening was
3. voted to reception. Refreshmen
ar were served.
ng This evening the annual dance
% "a, the graduates will be given in Il
Bush ward