Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Dlallllll Hlllll IIIIIISES I'llll'llE FIDTIIIII lnIBlllllI!l E HAVE at the Nurses' Home a unique luxury, a rich source of knowledge and entertainment in the new and very popular fic- tion library. Designed to supply to the students a pleasurable form of activity, it has afforded many a means of becoming acquainted with classical and contemporary literature. The room has an atmosphere of comfort and quiet which is so conducive to productive reading. lt is furnished with large comfort- able chairs grouped around an open fireplace. Draperies and soft carpets give the room a home-like appearance. One entire wall is lined with open shelves filled with brightly covered books. The selection of books is the most wonderful phase of the library. One may pass many pleasant and rewarding hours making constructive use of the great wealth of excellent reading material. There are books full of interest to everyone-travels, novels, mystery, biography, poetry, ethics, history, humor and art. Subscription to both the Book of the Month Club and the Literary Guild are produc- tive of some of the choicest volumes and first editions. This is the age of purposeful ithough often hecticl concentra- tion and places affording leisurely reflection are few. Really good places of this kind are rarer still, of course. The active use and high circulation of our books indicate the genuine appreciation of the privilege of reading classics and best sellers in our own library. -49-

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TEII TIIIIE ILL you pause for a few moments for a cup of tea with us? You will find a cozy log fire crackling at either end of the spacious living room, and only the bowl of bittersweet to remind you of the crisp fall air outside. lt's almost twilight, but the candles on our table seem to spread a soft glow over the entire room. The soft strains of Hansel and Cretel, or the Student Prince, mingled with voices and the tinkle of the tea cups help you to forget the harassing problems of the day, and your mind is relaxed by the soothing atmosphere. This is only one of the many activities created by the Student Association, which offers some form of cultural recreation. Here students-and graduates not only meet together on an intimate basis, but a finer, closer relationship is encouraged. The stimulation of these contacts lives, even when work is occupying our interests. lt is by such contacts that enthusiasm for self improvement is promoted, poise and personality developed, and the entire concept of life is broadened. You notice it is dark outside. Perhaps a light snow is falling, and you are loathe to leave the serenity and intimacy of our little gathering. Won't you join us again next week, and brind a friend to share our fire?

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THIS !IEIlll'S IIIIIIIIES ll ATS in the Belfry cabaret sponsored by the 3-B class was a B Hallowe'en dance. Chalk sketches were on table covers, Hal- lowe'en figures decorated the walls, and balloons, confetti and sera pentine streamers floated in air. The 3-A's Thanksgiving Swing ushered in the Holiday feeling. Everyone swung and swung and had a marvelous time. The Holiday Dances including the Doctors' Dance, the Alumnae Dance and the Holiday Hop were equally enthralling with their Christmas Decorations and spirit of gaiety. The Valentine Dance sponsored by the Second Year class had many hearts about, plus a moon and stars made from broken mirrors which glittered so much sparkle over the orchestra that it would be difficult to believe a broken mirror could bring seven years bad luck. The Sonah Benefit Dance presented by the Sonah staff was a superb party. The music and floor show were excellent, the crowd very congenial, and the lemons hurled from one couple to another proved a unique favor-not flavor, mind you? The Spring Erolic, an Athletic Association activity had the Easter Bunny as its mascot. Onstead of Putting all Their Eggs in One Bas- ket numerous gay colored ones were filled, which were in every available nook and corner. The Rainbow Hop, sponsored by the First Year Class, was, as the name implies, a very 'irainbowien party, even including the pot of gold. A very gala dance season has been completed by the ever thrill- ing Graduation Dance. Social Dancing classes each week, taught by lVliss Botsford, offer the students the opportunity of learning the fundamental dance steps as well as the tricky new ones, ..50-c