Grace General Hospital - Our Days of Grace Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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• Nurses’ (Christian ‘ ' Jett wship “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusted in thee.” Isaiah 26: 3 Can the nurse attain perfect peace when her patients’ demands are far more than she can meet; when death coldly steals away that last breath; when her throbbing feet have numbered many, many miles; and when her weary mind can comprehend no more from her text books? Yes, perfect peace can be hers in the most trying hours if her mind is stayed on Jesus Christ. The Nurses’ Christian Fellowship recognizes the necessity of meeting the nurses’ personal spiritual need so that she is able to minister to the needs of her patients. To this end the N.C.F. helps nurses find a vital personal relation¬ ship with God through Jesus Christ through weekly Bible study group; individual and group prayer meetings; and missionary speakers. Our program also includes social activities; probie reception; wiener roast; firesides; a Christmas social; and variety table at the annual school tea. Many thanks to Colonel Gage, Major McGregor and our student council for their interest and participation. On behalf of N.C.F. I wish to congratulate my fellow graduates. My warmest thanks to you for your faithfulness and encouragement. For you, and for those who remain behind, our prayer is: Not mine but His must be the choice Through every passing day, And in His hands I gladly leave, the choosing of my way. Not mine, for I should make mistakes And things would all go wrong But His, and through the darkest night, My Saviour gives a song. —Author Unknown. OU Sing and be merry! This was proved appropriate of the Glee Club, when approximately thirty girls gathered in the residence basement every Monday night. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Robert Publow, our former pharmacist, the group performed at several functions. On November 27th they could be heard in Knox United Church singing two well known pieces, “I Waited for the Lord” and “Happy Flock.” They next entertained on December 7th at the staff Christmas party when they presented their cantata “Rejoice and be Merry.” The patients were able to enjoy the singing when the Glee Club rendered their cantata over the public address system on December 3rd. This was televised and shown the next day on C.B. V.T. At the conclusion of their activities the girls presented Mr. Publow with a long playing record in appreciation for his leadership and his unfailing interest and encouragement to each one of us. 49

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The MSNA strives to attain greater friendships and unity between the various schools of nursing, and to strengthen the professional bond among us. This year has been a most rewarding step in this direction. We planned for and have received more support for our increasing and more varied functions. This year started out with a welcoming party for all the new classes. This was held at the General Hospital and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. Several sports events were held during the year which included the annual swim meet; and three new sports evenings of bowling, roller skating and ice skating. They appeared to have been successful and we hope they will be carried on in the coming year. In December over two hundred girls went carolling to the Municipal Hospitals and Deer Lodge. This was a surprising turnout compared to other years and we hope the response keeps up. Our annual formal dance this year was changed to a Valentine’s Dance on February 14 at the new Club Copacabana. Princesses were again chosen from each hospital to run for Queen. We were very proud of Sue Blacker, our princess, from the Class of ’63. The dance was very well attended and was enjoyed by all. We maintained our high standard at the Variety Concert in April this year by adding a few ideas. Our year ended with the Mass Meeting at St. Boniface Hospital. The new officers were elected for the next term of office, and we were very proud of Janet Harland ’62, who was installed as the new President for 1961-62. I want to thank Janet Harland for her help and support and wish her a most successful coming year. Deanna Nichol, ’62, also deserves a thank-you. She has encouraged many a nurse to support the activities and always seemed to have time to put up posters. To Bernice Thomas, Bernice McCarthy, and Trudy Sawatsky, for their help on the various committees; and to Lynn Anderson ’6IB for her work on the sports events as sports convener, we extend our thanks. And lastly, I would like to thank Lorraine Dale, our president, for her help on behalf of the student council; and of course, Major McGregor and all the staff who have encouraged and helped us in our activities throughout the year. The MSNA is your organization and looks for your continued support. I hope you will continue to enjoy the activities and friendships you will make. MAY BEL YEA, President 1960-61. 48

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Hallowe ' en Party. ' Tis one week before the dance I have no time to lose; ’Tis my moment for romance, I have my dress and shoes. But one thing seems to worry me, I’ve tried most every plan, And tho’ I’ve searched the land and sea I cannot find a man. M.S.N.A. Valentine ' s Dance Staff Christmas Party. 50