The Sentinel=record., 1914-07-02
Society MRS. D. A. CROCKETT, Editor.
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sent" Her charm of manner is as pleasing as her sweet voice.
 Dr. J. P. Randolph made a pleasing address particularly applicable to nurses and their profession. He paid a high tribute to the graduating nurses and to the Sisters of Mercy in charge of St. Josephs.
 Dr. Drennen presented the diplo- mas in a pleasing speech following an address in which he gave an in teresting history of the institution of St. Joseph's Infirmary and of St. Jo- sephs Training School Following are some facts which were gleaned from his talk.
 The St. Joseph's Infirmary was es- tablished August 2, 1888, when it was made a gift to the Sisters of Mercy by Rev. McGowan, a benevo- lent, charitable priest. It was opened September 24, 1888, on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mercy.
 The Sisters of Mercy then in charge at the hospital were Sister Aloysius and Sister Mary Clare Later they were joined by Sister Mary Lucenia and Sister Mary Rose Of these four, only Sister Mary Clare is now at the institution, owing to the death of others. Dr. Drennen paid an especial tribute to Sister Clare.
 The first patient sent to the hos pital was sent by Dr. Charles Dake.
 Rt Rev. Bishop Fitzgerald was then the bishop of the diocese of Ar kansas and he was a great help in the work. He resided an invalid there for seven years previous to his death.
 The new wing added in 1903 cost $l10,OO0.
 Charity patients have always been taken and cared for by the Sisters of Mercy. In 1905 St. Elizabeth's ward, a charity ward, was added the ex- pense being defrayed by the mother of one of the nurses
 The St. Joseph's Training School was opened March 1, 1905.
 The first superintendent was Miss Revelle.
 The faculty is composed of the fol- lowing instructors: Drs. s. P. Col lings, II. F. Ceilings, G. A. Hebert, w. V. Laws and C.. T. Drennen. Dr Drennen has been president of the faculty continuously since the organ ization.
 Following the presentation of diplomas delicious brick cream and cake were passed to the audience who mingled about offering congratu- lations to the graduates and exchang- ing greetings one with another. Dur ing this social hour a delightful violin duet was rendered by Dr. o. w. Huff and Mir. Ned Picerno.
 Sister Mary Clare presided at the punch bowl in the sun parlor.
 Altogether the affair was a most pleasant one that will finger long in the memory of those participating.
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 Reunion Picnic. | The graduating class of 1913 want all their members to meet at the old high school building on Oak street at a. m., Saturday, to go to River view for the day. For information phone Miss Margaret Smith.
 Ice Cream Social.
 The young ladies of the Amoma class of the Second Baptist church want all their friends to patronize their ice cream social tonight, which will be given opposite the church in pretty shady grove, which will be lighted for the affiar- The young ladies are trying to raise money to pay for d class room they have had built to the church. 1912 Class Reunion Tonight.
 The high school graduating class of 1912 are planning a delightful af- Athll lOl tllio CNChAlSs III liit ndiul v Ol a big basket picnic to be given on the lawn of Miss Loyzelle Callihan's s home on Central avenue. The young people are expected to arrive about 6:30 D. Tn. / JAS there are 2S of the class of 3S 'still residing in the city, a large at- tendance is expected. All members of the 1912 class are requested to be present.
 For information, ask the committee of arrangements, Misses Kate Martin land Loyzelle Callihane
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 Miss Maurine Chinski, sister of Mrs. J. 10, Hogue of this city has ac- cepted a position in the Little Rock schools. Miss Chinski taught a few years at Ramble street school but spent last winter with her parents in Texas owing to the delicate health of her mother.
 Miss Helen Hornar ic in ;+tIa