Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-07
NURSES GRADUATE.
Exercises. Followed by Banquet nj
Fanny Allen Hospital.

The graduation exercises of the Fanny
Allen Hospital Training School for
Nurses were held at the nurses residence
last evening and were largely attended
The day began with a mass at 7:15 O'Clock
in the morning, celebrated by the Rev.
Father Alliott, S. S. E., chaplain to the
hospital. The mass was attended by tho
members of the graduating class and
Pupil nurses. A special musical program
was rendered by the undergraduates. ably
assisted by Miss Dorothy Corley and
Miss Dorothea Ryan as violinists and
Miss Katherine McCaffrey. who rendered
vocal solo. 20, Salutaris."
The evening ceremonies started
promptly at eight o'clock. when the class
was escorted to the hall by the under
graduates. The hall was prettily decor
ated with the class colors and on the
platform were displayed the class flower.
the yellow rose. God and Duty" the
class motto, was hung over the stage. AS
a background to the stage two large
American flags were hung and the flag
was conspicuous at the sides of the stage.
Seated here. besides the class, we're the
Rev. Father Alliott. who announced the
numbers on the program, DR.. A S. c.
Hill. Edward Reynolds. the internes,
Doctors st. Antoine and Gadle. The
members of the graduating class were
Miss Lillian Gallivan. Miss Laura Mears,
Miss Kathleen Letourneau, Miss Della
Cassidy, Miss Irene Ultican. Miss Rose
NJ Bisson, Miss Bessie E. Brennan and
Miss Charlotte G.. Mears.
| DR.. Hill delivered the address to the
graduates. starting with the days OF Flor-
ence Nightingale. also termed as THE
Lady with the Lamp and tracing
the Red Cross association in the Euro
pean countries to the time it was first
organized in this country In 1881. 1t was
first recognized in this country when Miss
Clara Barton was elected president of
the Red Cross association. DR.. Hill re-
viewed the work Of the association In
| this country to the present day and con-
cluded his address with good advice TO
the class. Following 10 the program:
March. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS National emblem
Opening chorus. ...................S Selection
Salutatory address. Miss Lillian Gallivnr
Essay.
| God and Duty SO Laura Menrs
Solo.
Twilight Shadows"
Miss Kathleen Letourneau
valedictory address. Miss Della Cassidy
address, to graduates. Or. A. S. c. Hill
presentation Of diplomas.
| DR.. p. E. Mcsweeney
Benediction. the Rev. r. Alliott. S. s. r..
Chorus. America" Audience
Accompanied.
| Misx Katherine NJ. Mccartney.
| Violin.
Miss Dorothy P. Ryan,
| Miss Dorothy Corlcy
Following the exercises In the hall the
class. with their friends and invited
guests. repaired to the banquet hall:
where a sumptuous banquet was served
by the undergraduates, whose caps were
trimmed along the edge with small red
white and blue ribbons. Tho room was
decorated with the schoo! colors, red and
white. and on tho tables were vases oil
beautiful. large. rcd tulips, Dach plate
was surrounded with smilax. DR.. G. NJ
Sabin acted as POSTMASTER. and the fol.
lowing program was carried out:
Class history. Miss irene u. Ulticar
Class prophecy ...... Miss Rose M. Bissor
Glass will. ....... Miss Bessie e. Brennan
Advice to undergraduates.
Miss Charlotte G. Mears