The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-14
HOGAN AND SHAPIRO.
 SPEAK ID NURSES.
Alabama Association of Graduate Nurses Close
 Successful Convention

With ringing words of encoura ge- ment from Dr. E. P. Hogan and Isa- dore Shapiro, members-elect of the next legislature the first annual meet ing of the Alabama State Association of Graduate Nurses came to close last night. Both Dr. Hogan and MT. Shapiro pledged their support to the passage of bill for a state registry bureau for graduate nurses
 In referring to the work of the Red Cross nurses in the European war MT. Shapiro stated that 1t represented the last vestige of civilization in that bloody conflict. MT. Shapiro made an eloquent address on "The Nurse as a Social Factor and his words were we'll received by the gathering of nurses from all parts of the state.
 pr. E. P. Hogan. who was the speak CT Of the evening. talked on state reg istration and outlined the work or graduate nurses and the special train ing needed Dr. Hogan stated emphat- ically that he was in favor of a state supervised bureau of registration for graduate nurses and that he would en- deavor to have such bill passed through the legislature.
 Committee Appointed
 Following the remarks of Dr. Hogan q special legislative committee was ap pointed by Miss Lima Denny, who pre- sided, at the suggestion of MT. Sterling Wood. The names of the committee fellows: Miss Mclean of Birmingham, Mss Hutton of Montgomery and Miss Hartsock of Birmingham. This commit tee is to have the active assistance of n rA al tx,r.. ization.
 AL 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning in the armory of the city hall the first annual meeting of the Alabama State Association Graduate Nurses convened and Miss Lima Denny was slated to preside. The invocation was pro- nounced by the Rev. Dr. J. W. John son, pastor of the First Methodist church, and was followed by the ad- dress of welcome delivered by Miss Hartsock, superintendent of Davis in firmary. After the business session, which terminated with the election of the following officers for the coming year: President Miss Lima Denny. first vice president, Miss Hutton of Mont eomery; second vice president, Miss Phares of Mobile recording secretary, Miss Mclean of Birmingham cores bonding secretary, Miss Denman of Bir- rningham: treasurer. Miss Taylor of Birmingham; executive committee. Mrs. Hope of Montgomery. Miss DeShazo, Miss Dainwood Miss Stay and Miss Sandford all of Birmingham; trustees Miss Hartsock. Mrs. Jones and Miss Moultis, all of Birmingham-the morn- ing session adjourned for a pleasant luncheon at the Florence cafe.
 Afternoon Session
 The afternoon session opened at 2:39 o'clock with an address of welcome by Dr. !. M Mason. president of the lief ferson County Medical society. and the response was made by President Den ny, A paper was then read by Dr. Ca bot Lull and again Miss Denny gave talk on Red Cross nursing serv- ice. This was followed by a talk by Dr. F. G. DoBose on Safeguards of Professional Progress" and the aft ernoon session closed with an address by Dr. R. NJ. Cunningham. city health officer, on "The Advantage of a Strong Public Health Nursing Organization to the Community.
 The evening session began with a prayer by Dr. George Eayes and an address by MT. Sterling Wood followed by the remarks of Isadore Shapiro and Dr E. P. Hogan.
 Miss Lima Denny. who was elected president without opposition, is also president of the local organization of graduate nurses.