New Britain herald., 1920-10-12
Extensions Necessary at Hospital
 To Carry on Institutions Service

"Oula hhNt bSSl great Noh~ venience.
 Nurses Quarters Neeed.
 At two of our board meetings Dr. Reeks spoke to the officers and di- rectors in regard to present needs al the hospital. and on both occasions laid particular stress upon the neces- sity of a good nurses home. The doc tor said that a few months ago an advertisement was inserted in a local paper asking young women to come to the hospital for training. Thirty six presented themselves, looked tho situation over. and after inspecting the nurses quarters not one of them decided to remain. pr. Reeks feels that all applicants should be fairly we'll educated. being at least grduates of a high school and that when they come to the institution they should find a pleasant and home-like place in which to live. A nurses profession at best is a strenuous and confining one and good rooms. where they can get a necessary amount of rest is what they should expect and what our city should provide for them. At present they are occupying rooms in a house on property acquired by the hospital some time ago. pr. Reeks is now preparing to purchase some new fur niture for the place which will be used in permanent quarters when they have them.
 All such articles for the fitting up of rooms at the present time are very expensive and hard to get in large quantities. After deciding in regard to just what is needed, Dr. Reeks asked that n committee from the woman's Board be chosen to pass Judgment on the furniture. The com- mittee was Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Rape lye.
 Social Service Work.
 At Q former meeting it was voted to secure a social service worker to follow up cases after leaving the hos pital and see that the diet is we'll att tnnied to and that they are being cNred for in a right way. Hartford .hn1 two such workers; Johns Hopkins, 50. pr. Reeks stated that the matter had been purposely laid aside because of more imperative needs which must first be dealt with, but that the mat ter would Do taken up again in due time.
 Tt is probably known to you that Mrs. Curtis, who formerly resided in Fall River. has accepted a position as supervisor Of nurses. The executive board is much pleased at being able to secure the services of Mrs. Curtis and it is expected that under her able graduate from our institution in the near future. At one of our regular meetings Mrs. Curtis was present to meet the ladies Of our board and out lined her plan of work.
 sosiaIs for Nurses.
 '"The last graduation was held on the evening of February 6, and as our board K accustomer to remember the members of tho class with flow CTS Mrs. William C. Hungerford was asked to make the necessary pur- chase. The young ladies seemed very much pleased with the attention and wrote nice letters of thanks. The of- ficcrs and directors of the board real ize that many pleasures ought to be provided for them, and at one of our meetings a committee consisting of Mrs. Elisha Cooper. Mrs. W. c. Hun Eerford and Mrs. Humason was chosen to provide some sort of entertainment when it seemed advisable, and to as- certain in what way the nurses wished to be helped. It was found on one occasion that they would enjoy hav- ing china of their own for afternoon tea, SO that they might promote a little sociability among themselves. Mrs. Humason suggested that each di- rector give a cup. plate and saucer or the equivalent in money. This gift was presented at Christmas time and was much appreciated.
 "On the evening of October 12 q Hollowe'en party was given at which they had a most enjoyable time. Our president. Mrs. George Hraut. con tributed ice cream. pumpkin pies, ap- ples and cruIlers. A dance was also held in the month of March. The en- tertainment committee with the as- sistnnce of friends interested in the hospital furnished an orchestra and refreshments. There were a large number present and 1t was voted a