Calgary General Hospital - In Cap and Uniform Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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IN CAP AND UNIFORM In a hospital’s institution Orderlies form a constitution, They add to its perfection— And ours are no exception. For Wyers—or “Alec”—on the spot, Applying casts falls to his lot; At things like this he’s tops, we’d say—- His jokes are first hand, by the way. George is there on all occasions, Accidents or vaccinations; At Christmas he is in his prime, An organ grinder quite divine. Jones or Jonesy known to all, His O.R. days he’ll often recall, Especially when he swabs the floor He often sings—a lovely war. Mansfield seems to get his share Of fun, and also wavy hair; He’s always there to do his bit And make life happier with his wit. Wilf is what we’d call a sport, At all times he has some retort; We’ve never known the lad to pout, Things all go right when he’s about. Jerry, with unruly locks, To us all he always talks; Though he hurries off at seven, Is always there—sharp at 11 Though Pat is thin and kind of lanky He’s always nice and never cranky; And is he proud of his position Since the family got a new addition. Jack is the newest on the staff, He’s good at all times for a laugh; Though recently he pulled a trick— Appendectomy—and quick. And Owens, though he’s left our fold To join the army, so we’re told, Was always there to do his work— His duties he would never shirk. R. GOLD.

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IN CAP AND UNIFORM ' 33 We had said it was so much fun planning a party, but by the time Christmas had rolled around again we were willing enough to be the guests of honor. Our many thanks to the Intermediates for the fun and good time they planned for us. The class pins you pre¬ sented us with will always be one of the prize treasures we carry with us from C.G.H. May next year’s Intermediate show you as lovely a time as you showed us. ENTERING OCTOBER, 1937. Yes—six whole months of our training were behind us and that called for a celebration. It took place in the form of a theatre party where everyone enjoyed “Marco Polo.” Even after nursing such a short eating had already become our favorite pastime, so everyone realizes how much the lunch we had afterwards at the Mandarin meant to us. In spite of the fact that it was a bit chilly and that the trees had already begun to shed their leaves in preparation for winter, every¬ one enjoyed getting into their slacks and going to the river for the “Weiner Roast.” Remember we ate so much that we even had to carry three bottles of pop home again. And the night we all went ove r to Cozick’s home. We played various card games until our party manners were gone, where upon we loosened up to have the most wonderful time. In fact, we even went so far as to send someone home to ask Miss Casey for an extra half hour’s leave, which she so kindly granted us. Thanks from all of us to you and your mother, Cozick, we still dream about that lovely chocolate cake. Two years meant we were on the homeward stretch and a large, two-candled birthday cake on the table of Mrs. Rose’s dining room at the “Kids’ Party” served as a reminder of the fact. Bass in long braids and horn-rimmed glasses and acting as stupid as possible won first prize, while Dawson, who was prettily dressed in a big sun bonnet, won second prize. Didn’t we all enjoy those kiddish games again—London Bridge, I Spy and Tug of War. We’d like to thank you, Mrs. Rose, and apologize for making so much noise.

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IN CAP AND UNIFORM 35 ISOLATION For nearly three years we work and study within the four walls of C.G.H. But two short months we spend elsewhere. Set apart from all the busy activity is the quiet corner we know as Isolation Hospital. Although so far away, it is yet a very necessary part of C.G.H. and very valuable to our training. In the daytime we had the helpful guidance and advice of Miss Campbell and Miss Randall. Those of us who had our Isola¬ tion training early had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Payne. Now Miss Blair is always on hand at night. The day begins early at Isolation. Sleepy little ones are bathed and tidied up long before the day staff arrives on duty at 7 a.m. The first duty of the day nurses is to give every one breakfast. For those patients still on milk and water there is always the promise of bet¬ ter things to come. After breakfast begins the familiar routine of gargles, combing hair, and the ever-present cups of milk and water. Dinner is followed by a “nap,” but eager eyes pop open at the first sound of the tray bringing orange juice or ice cream. All day little fingers are busy with crayons and jigsaw puzzles. There is laughter and singing, but when seven o’clock comes, heads begin to nod and eyes blink sleepily. Another day is over, and that means one day nearer the time to go home. Before you realize it, two months have slipped by and with many happy memories we say “Farewell” to Isolation and return to C.G.H.