New Britain herald., 1927-04-30
OPENING TODAY OF
 NEW NURSES HOME
Modern Building to Be Inspected
 by 5000 Subscribers
COST IS NEARLY S125,0@
Cruel Mother Sent to Jail for GO Days for Inhuman Treatment of Child After SCathing Dcnuncta- ton by Judge Malone.

The new nurses home. built fin connection with the Bristol hospital at an expenditure of nearly sl2b,- GOO, will be thrown open this after noon and evening and Sunday aft arnoon for the inspection of the more than 5000 subscribers TO the Bristol Community Chest. The home has been eXquisitoly furnished with the llnest furniture procurabl through the generosity ot the Barnes family. The building. as 1t stands completed, is one Of the finest institutions of it's kind in the country.
 With the completion of the home. he fondesr hopes of the officers and directors Of the Bristol hospital have been realized in that adequate housing facilities for the nursing staff at the hospital are provided and that the establishment of a nurses school will be made possible. which will be availa ble to Bristol girls desiring to learn practical nursing. With the inauguration of the school the service in the hospi- tai will be greatly improved through the services Of the pupils.
 The Building.
 The new building. which consists s of three stories and q basement. Is constructed of material similar to that used in the hospital, being brick over hollow tile. and Is fire proof. It's capacity is fifty beds, although for the present but is will be available. one Of the double rooms having been converted for the time being into a sewing room.
 The lecture room. which is at the westerly end of the basement. has a capacity of 4 pupils. Adjoining is completely equipped demonstra- ton room, where pupils will be taught the duties Of q nurse through practical demonstration. According 10 present plans, the lec- ture room will also be used for dances and parties. the hospital authorities feeling that certain amount Of supervised amusement for the pupils is extremely essential
 Three sleeping rooms are also To- caied in the basement. together with a sewing room. lundry equip ped with . dryer. a store room and q small kitchenette. The bed rooms arc furnished with q bed, dresser. Writing desk with books ends and desk set, a toilet cabinet and have hot and cold water.
 Several sleeping rooms, similarly are located on the first floor. together with a guest room. library and living room. The living room is eXquistely furnished with a fire place and solarium. The office is also located on the first floor to- eether with the library. which will be equipped with the necessary technical books. A suite of rooms for Miss Jeanette Durant, the as slstant superintendent. is also locat- ad on this floor.
 The second and third floors con- tain sleeping rooms. The third floor. which will be used for the night nurses, is so arranged that it can be closed off from the rest Of the building and an additional sound proof door. provides for the closing off of two additional sleeping rooms.
 The Training School.
 The present plans of tho hospital directors call for the official open ing of the training school next October and one application from a Bristol girl is now on file with the superintendent. Numerous inquiries nave been received from prospective ! applicants and indications are that he enrolment quota will be reach-