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

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IN CAP AND UNIFORM 39 THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS As pay-day nears We’re in arrears, With no car fare We walk for air. Our hopes are high, But cars fly by. Our feet they ache, We slack our gait. We look behind— : the road is clear, A good long walk is what we fear. Suddenly a car appears And silently we give three cheers. We glance behind at the license plate— Hurrah! it belong to a familiar crate. With no more worry We’re told to hurry. We settle down And go to town. WIT and HUMOUR Who heard Barnes advertising Palmolive Soap? Was Dr. McNab surprised when Dr. Dixon congratulated him on the birth of a son at 3 a.m. •— Sorry—wrong number. We wonder if Caddick knows the art and principals of Parlour Rugbj r yet? Is Chief Wet Blanket Polley still stopping traffic on Riverside Boulevard? Tommie: Where in — did I get this hair net? Cole’s theme song — “I cried for you !” What chain barred what door against what intruder? Remember the night 2nd east sent a flood call to 4th east—who left the tap running? Things We’ll remember— Anderson—Speeches. Barnes—Cap. Moore’s—Blushes. Farnsworth’s— ' Giggles. Gold’s—Sneezes. Spiff’s—Man Trouble. Cozick’s—Hair. Hunter’s—Aviator. Pattison’s—Sailor. Dawson’s—Highlander. Rois’—Sleepiness. Escaped! One patient from 1st W est. Who gave chase?

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38 IN CAP AND UNIFORM MATERNITY DAYS THE ONLOOKER I was on the outside— A stranger looking in. Everthing around me Was in an awful din. Carts were being hastily Transfered down the hall— Hope those busy nurses Hear my wife call. Ah, at last it’s over— Couldnt’ feel much worse, Feel a little faint so Had better call the nurse. What, he’s really handsome— But then look at his Dad. Guess I’m pretty good, eh! My guess wasn’t bad. Guess I’ll wait a little while, So I’ll see the boy; Sounds more like a fire alarm, Looks just like a toy. FROM THE INSIDE Looking back those three short years Memories are always dear; Such as days we spent in Mat— When we had fun “for all that.” Starting on the daily rounds, Quietly ' —but soon we found Sometimes quite a riot starts And there’s sure a rush for carts. Days when things were in a mess— When three came off at once—I guess Things now will start to hum, Everyone is on the run. Nites—when only one door has to creak To make us all jump to our feet, And perhaps sigh with relief It was the wind which caused our grief. And many a tale we could recall We’ve all experienced : —yes all— For they are days we can’t forget, And ones we never will regret. R. GOLD.

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40 IN CAP AND UNIFORM VALEDICTORY Three years have passed! A very commonplace statement in itself, but what a wealth of meaning it holds for us of the Calgary General Hospital’s Graduating Class of 1940. The three years spent here are crowded with memories of varied impressions, from that first day of registration when we walked into Miss Macdonald’s office with much apprehension, to the all important day when we receive our pins and diplomas. It is with a mingled feeling of regret and anticipation that we say farewell. Regret? Yes! At leaving our adopted home and all those who have meant so much to us. But also a great anticipation for all that the future may hold for us, both in the strenghening of friendships formed here and in the singular opportunities which our profession extends to us. And now it is our turn to step over the threshold into the adventure for which we have been preparing, we would say “thank you,” one and all, who have shown your interest in us by giving unstintingly of your knowledge and council throughout these past three years. May we earnestly endeavor to express to you our sincere appreciation by striving to live up to the high ideals and example set us by those who have gone before, as is expressed in our motto, “Spectemus Agendo”—Let us be seen by our deeds. M. PATTISON.