Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Dr. Martinls farm. Because of Dr. Martin's former hospital- ity, we anticipated our host's big and noble heart, and while we were going over there our joy was overflowing, as to the reality in a few minutes, ofa canoe to paddle, blackberries and gooseberries to gather, hills to climb, fields of new-mown hay to rake, the use of an automobile, a courtfor tennis, rose arbors to meander beneath, and last but not least, the partak- ing of a sumptuous feast. Music and dancing afforded much pleasure, and after the setting of a golden sun and adieuing our hostess, Mrs. Martin, we again' boarded our omnibus car singing favorite melodies enroute to the trolley station. A day spent on Dr. Martin's farm will ever be remembered. The Senior Farewell Party, given in honor of Miss Smith, Miss Hayes, Miss Snyder an-d Miss Stephenson, was a very pleasant event, marking the close of our affiliations, but the beginning of a broader and deeper field of usefulness. UKULELE CLUB 109

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- GOING OVER THERE t , Social Events One February night, two years ago, was the scene of big people and little people, arrayedin fancy costume, somedeep- dyed as the rainbow, .others wearing the ethereal tints of fairyland. At this festivity we enjoyed our first Masquerade Party, with Miss Smith as hostess. S We recall such figures as, 'cDickery, Dickery, Dockfl Col- umbia, Ghosts, 'fFather Time, The Head Nurse, 'Thc Sailor Boy, etc. After awarding prizes for the three best costumed guests, a refreshing luncheon was served, after which music and dancing were continued. ' It is almost needless to remind you that just such another function was our pleasure last February, through the kindness of Miss Smith. On July 10th, a big omnibus, drawn by four stalwart horses, carried a jolly crowd of Seniors from the trolley station to ws

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Improvements The changes Which' have been brought about the last year have so increased the comfort of the nurses, that We feel they deserve' mention. Wit'h the opening of the Home for Probationers at 3608 Walnut St. it Was found necessary to enlarge the diningfroom. This has been done by reiitting a portion of the basement in such a manner that the Special Nurses and Probation Class now enjoy' a large Well-lighted, Well-ventilated and attractive dining-room. During the month of November the ofiice of Home Sister Was established. This position is held for a short time by a senior nurse, Whose duties are to attend to the Welfare, interest and condition of the nurses in the home. In this Way all the minor ills and troubles are discovered and given attention. This position fulfills a long-felt Want and is much appreciated by all. Day nurses now go off duty at 7 PM. instead of 7.30 PM., and night nurses are relieved for two hours nightly. These changes are greatly beneficial to nurses and patients. As so many pleasant events have taken place this last year We are presuming enough to ask for one more, which we hope Will come about in the near future. Namely, the one after- noon a Week allowed the nurses, to begin at lunch time. Tl1iS Would. constitute a long afternoon. 110