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

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My Selection IBY E. L. ELIAsoN.j My comrades, when I'm no more drinking But sick With gout or palsey, lie, Exhausted on my sick bed sinking, Believe me, I don't Want to die. I hope that this day or to-morrow My nurses' record will be made, With proper signs of grief and sorrow By one of 'l8's Class?-a maid. But when Ilm forced to my selection Of Whois the night nurse and the day, I know not how to make decision, But look you over with much dismay. So line up now and listen carefully To characteristics for once laid bare, By a patient perhaps, a doctor, surely, Before he leaves you for over there. Elizabeth Clement still starts the list, With traits of character that can't be miss'd. Katharine Conard, I can't pass you by, Your eyes make one give death the lie. Grace next steps into nursing line, Her talking stop,-that sleep be mine. Marie C. in many ways O.K. Leave may want for home each day. Frances, I fear must be caught on Wing For her records on time in every thing? Soft-spoken, baby talking, retiring Irene, lVIy delirium would soothe to peace serene. lVIarie Day, your name puts your right, For every perfect day there must be 'llightf' Tho' Lil. smoothes a pillow with never a dent Being nursed by her might be pun,'ishment. Your name, Betsy Dick, belies your sex, For a male nurse they tell me is sure to Vex. 73

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nurses of the University Hospital eloquently bespeaks their loyalty and patriotism. . The medical oflicers of this Base Hospital represent all the varied specialties of medicine and surgery. In almost every instance these officers not only received their medical educa- tion at the University of Pennsylvania, but for many years have been intimately identified with the Medical School and Hos- pital of that institution. Well known to each other person- ally and closely associated professionally, there can be no doubt about the spirit of co-operation and team work with which these officers will approach their new duties. Under the experienced direction of the commanding officer, Major Thomas Hg Johnson of the regular Army Medical Corps, the eflicient management and success. of the hospital both from a military as well as a medical viewpoint is assured. There has been established a Welfare Committee for the University Base Hospital No. Z0 under the chairmanship of Mrs. Edward Martin, with headquarters in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. This Committee will serve as the connecting linkbetween the personnel and needs of Base Hos- pital No. Z0 over there and the relatives and friends of the personnel who remain at home. United States Army Base Hospital No. Z0 stands today thoroughlyorganized, mobilized and ready because of the unselfishness, devotion, and patriotism not of any small coterie but of the many, from all classes, of the sons and daughters, friends and supporters of the University of Pennf sylvania. No matter what the future may hold in store for this Base Hospital, no matter where or how it may be called upon to serve, its members, one and all, inspired by the con- sciousness that they represent in fact as well as in name the united power of a great University, go forth determined to be worthy of the loyal support they have received and eager to add new achievements and honors to the already glorious traditions of their Alma Mater. l 72 1+ X

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Cf Matilda, tho' a blonde and an upstanding maid, Not knowing her better, I am afraid. With her ardent love of weekly Pathe, With me, Josephine would be too blase. Bess Greenfield, for someone else I would save, For I dislike very much a bladeless shave. Lucretia, president, pride of the flock, To take you away would give them a shock. Beatrice, I fear wouldnbungle my chart, And Sifghsj, not mine, would find 'Sway to her-hardt Little. Jones, tho' a dispeller of gloom, I I fear is too quiet for my sickroom. I Clive we like you tho' one fault I find, Too many hair-pins for nurse of mine. Cecile, already your interest is chained, So no interest for me tho' badly I'm maimed. Lydia Martin, you -are a good nurse and true, But of those who know you I'm not one of the few. Mildred, I fear, in giving the doctor the news, Might change all her V's into Wis. Micky'-s all right tho' she engenders the fear, She can't cover one's head and leave out their ear. Della Miller, the one with hair wavy and brown, A great help would be without her frown. Annie, Scotch lassie, in a sickroom might fit, For when patient is fixed she surely can knit. , Anna Noel, being 23rd on the list, Should not be skidoo, for she'd greatly be missed. The writer not ,knowing Mary Ridall so well Doesn't feel at liberty her faults to tell. Catharine Schragen, who's boss of ,em all, Might well nurse a man but never a doll. Mary Stambaugh, I'm free to confess, I Youlve buffalo-ed me like all the rest. Kathryn Stiner, you'd be too good for me, I find you're called lVIiss Efficiency. Nan, my girl, you too have a failing That noticed would be by patient ailing. 74