Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing - Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1928 volume:

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Si a m p a ii a Publiahrb bit nttor (ElaHH (Training § ri)onl fur Nnrara iHaBBarliuartta (general Hospital Boston, iflaBBarluiBettB 19 2 3 Oitnrial Ilnarft Editor -in-Chief Sylvia Perkins Associate Editor Helen French Assistant Editor Dorothy Raymond Art Editor Mary L mphier Business Manager F.ffie Nelson Assistant Art Editor Joyce Poole Advertising Manager Edith Morse Photography Editor Ann Taylor T reasurer Virginia Peters Assistant Photography Editor Evelyn Baker Assistant Treasurer Helen Coghlan Joke Editor Helen Epler Reporter Edna Cree Assistant Joke Editor Beatrice Spillane Class Editors Florence Stone, 1927 Vieno Johnson, 1929 Louise Dennis, 1930 Faculty Adviser Martha Ruth Smith Page two 1928 ifnrefmn fr 3ln the hope that the generations of iMnnntae (oho still fnatrh their JNInta ater faith lofting eues man filth here reminhers to stimulate fmth memories; 3ln the hope that the present stnhent hohu may hahe a permanent recorh of hays spent in the shahofn of the Some; 3ln the hope that future classes may filth in- spiration for further ahhaiteement, aith may heent onr efforts foorthy of emulation, pie, the rlass of ' Nineteen tfoenty-eight in the (training School for ' Nhtrses of the iHassaclnt- setts (Beiteral ospital hahe cmnpileh this first holnnte of “ Lantpaha”. Page three 1 9 2 8 Page four 1 9 2 8 •Legend and iFact CLcII Lis of tin ' ICantp Ikrgenii — ©f Jahihn’s 3®ottber Xantp foitt{ its ;}Jo£ner to ©rant 3®tsbrs S ' art — ©f the tLamp the iLtc Ht of iohtrh has 3lnsptreit the (Thoughts anh ilcchs of Cursing 3ilith her directness of purpose, nobility of spirit and untiring deVotion, Vic find exemplified both the touch of the magician as she surrounds ns luith the neiocst and most de- sirable developments of the profession, and also, the spirit of tljc ILaby hath the tLamp as she Visualises for us fuliat her keen insight discerns. 3n appreciation of her sterling qualities, foe, the (Class of Nineteen hundred (Lfoeutu-eight, affectionately dedicate our hook to jSalltj jjlohusmt Page five Frederick A. Washburn, M. D., Director Page six 1 9 2 8 3 a0)o( (through ifthelttj| ®l|c ©lb tssacltusctts ©t ' ltiTal Haspttal (Trahitious iLtlic (Through His iforesight 4 uh dmthaucr ®I|i ' i ciu iMassaclmsetts (lateral Hnspital (Trahittous Oiroiu Page seven 1 9 2 8 Bulfinch Building Nurses’ Home Historical § krtdj INCE the first patient was admitted to the Bulfinch building on Septem- ber 1, 1821, many thousands have received care at the hands of those who have served in this, the oldest hospital in New England. The pioneer spirit in which it was founded has been evidenced all along the paths of the years of service. New steps in Medicine and Surgery have been discovered within these very walls, and others made elsewhere have been promptly adopted and oftimes further developed and advanced. “Ether Day” commemorates one such forward step. On October 15, 1846, Dr. illiam T. G. Morton administered sulphuric ether to a patient undergoing a serious operation. This event took place in the old operating room in the Bulfinch dome and was a complete success. From this first public demonstration has come the entire field of surgical anaesthesia, without which surgery itself could never have been used so extensively. In 1841, Dr. John C. Warren, one of the founders of the hospital, donated a thousand dollars to buy books for the patients. This was the beginning of the Warren Library, which was the first hospital library in the country for the benefit of the patients. Treadwell was established a few years later and has a large ref- erence library. It contains some twelve thousand volumes, and the Record Room, with which it is closely connected, contains the clinical records of the patients from the day the hospital was opened. Among other achievements are the use of X-Ray in diagnosis and therapy and the organization of Hospital Social Service. The step with which we are most vitally concerned deserves special mention. When, in 1873, an effort was made to establish a training school for nurses in Boston, the trustees of the Massachusetts General Hospital undertook this task. Originally operated under separate direction as ‘The Boston Training School for Nurses,” it gradually became such an integral part of the hospital itself that in 1896 the trustees took over the management and it became the “Massachusetts General Hospital Training School for Nurses.’ Page ten 1 9 2 8 The first few years saw enough obstacles and rebuffs to completely discourage less persevering leaders. Such adversity is not surprising considering the pion- eer days of training as a profession. At the time of the inception of this school, there was not in existence an American-trained graduate nurse. The Bellevue Hospital School and Connecticut School had been started in 1873. The New England Hospital for Women and Children had started a school less than a year before. Linda Richards, the first graduate of this school, had also been associated with Bellevue for a year. The successful career of our school really dates from its second year of exist- ence when Miss Richards came as Superintendent. Under her guidance rapid progress was made and the school soon became an indispensable factor in this hospital. Subsequent superintendents have upheld the high standards which she estab- lished. The names of these women will always be associated with progressive education in the profession. Then, too, tribute is due Miss McCrae, who, as Dr. Harvey Cushing has said, “for so many years has spent unselfish hours in giving nurses the distinctive stamp of the Massachusetts Hospital Training School. Page eleven 1 9 2 8 A S ong 3fnr M. . M. Her ivied columns rise to meet The glory of the Bulfinch dome, Serene, unruffled, beautiful. She waits to hid us welcome home. From many lands, o’er many days, We brought to her our restless youth, And she with patience took us all And set us in the way of truth. Stern Teacher, kindly, too, withal. Who saw the faults we could not hide, And building on our better selves, She wrought results that shall abide. What if she gave us arduous toil. She taught us reverence for our work; To ease the suffering, lighten pain, There is no task we dare to shirk. Where life and death are side by side, And creeds and races strangely blend, To share these things from day to day She helped us each to find a friend. Oh, Gracious Guardian of our past, Thy children rise to honor thee, God bless and keep you. M. G. H., Secure through all the years to be. Margaret Dieter, 19i6 Page twelve 1 9 2 8 Page thirteen Annabella McCrae Instructor in Principles and Practice of Nursing Page fourteen 1 9 2 8 S G G SM Martha Ruth Smith Director of Theoretical Instruction Instructor in Sciences Page fifteen 1 9 2 8 Page sixteen 1 9 2 8 Mina Aileen McKay Instructor in Medical Nursing Rose Elizabeth Griffin Instructor in Surgical Nursing Page seventeen 1 9 2 8 2 Agnes Earlyne Kinney Assistant Theoretical Instructor 1925-1927 Doris Emily Ellinwood Night Supervisor Page eighteen 1 9 2 8 Marion Rebecca Gile Instructor in the Principles of Public Health Bertha Ellsworth Nelson Social-Physical Director Page nineteen 1 9 2 8 A lahy totth a lamp shall staith 3ht the great history of the hath, A noble type of gooh, H er o t r to o maul] ooh. - — Selection from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Page twenty 1928 Page twenty-one KG G G %®G 1 9 2 8 ‘ZQG® 3G M EVELYN FRANCES ANN BAKER “As we journey thru life, let ' s live by the way. “Now kids, I ask you, isn’t that the berries?” You would know you were hear- ing Baker without my telling you. Baker rides thru life on the crest of every wave, seldom even glimpsing the bottom of the sea, and casting off all weights as merely “the berries.” She was always known as Little Eva among her friends ( I guess because she dieted so much) until she became Captain of the crew on 27, and then the appellation Little Eva simply couldn’t be applied. How she worked, how she rushed, how she ran (I mean ran the ward). How all the nurses under her “stepped on it!” So much was accomplished in such short order, that the Admitting Office thought her “pep” was endless. After filling every nook and cranny in her ward, they conceived the brilliant idea of filling all the beds in E. W., 26, and various other wards with patients from 27. Daily, between 6.00 and 7.00, little bands of Baker’s patients might be seen returning to the fold after pleasant nights spent in various parts of the hospital. The most remarkable part of Evelyn is that aside from her work she has an extra supply of “pep” for off duty hours. Class is the only place where we have seen her catch forty winks. We have all decided that her “pep” must be due to Minnie’s “pop.” Page twenty-two 1 9 2 8 “ She is a quiet woman , quite a woman at times.” We are always reminded of the man who dug potatoes in his dress suit with- out getting soiled, when we see Rowena. No matter what she has been doin no matter how hard she has been working, in the course of the last three year no one has ever seen a hair straying from its proper place, a button sticking out from that properly positioned stiff belt, or her shoes of that dim and dusky complexion which our duty shoes always acquire. 0 Rowena, favored of the gods, how do you do it? However, she has lost one thing that many of us still possess in its entirety-- her heart. Perhaps if properly advertised for it might be found at Boston City. Page twenty-three 19 2 8 CD CfP fcJj CL GERTRUDE ESTHER BOLLES “ Gert ” 227 Lake Street. WEST SWANZEY, N. H. “ An all-around likable girl.” For a long time we wondered at the sweet content in which Gertrude lived. It was almost as if she were wrapped in an invisible cloak which showed un- known and beautiful things to her alone. At last we found the secret — those eve- ning telephone calls. While we would sit waiting hours on the hard stairs, somewhat impatiently it must be admitted, we could see her in the telephone booth with the evangelical expression of St. Cecilia on her face, listening to words we unfortunately could not hear. Somehow we feel that her happiness is oing to be permanent. Anyway, we know that Gertrude will have a model hy- ienic home with ventilation in the most approved method, and open plumbing. Page twenty-four 19 2 8 HELEN JANET BURGESS ' Helen 18 School Street, MANCHESTER. MASS. “A girl with a smile is a girl worth while.” It’s hard to know just what to say about Helen Burgess. She’s so quiet and un- obtrusive that if it wasn’t for her radiant smile and trim appearance, one might not notice her at all. That is until you know her. Then you find yourself ad- miring her, not only for her beauty, but also for her fine qualities and high ideals. Her smile brightens the tin 1 lest day and whether she is just plain “Nurse,” in charge of ward 28, or even taking care of thirty-two babies at B. L. I., it is al- ways there. Sometimes you may have to coax it — but it will come. Along with the problems of training to contend with during the past three years, Helen has tried to solve the problem of making the bungalow on Arlington Heights a palace to live in and “live happily ever after”. Page twenty-five 1 9 2 8 “ She has risen above us — nearly six feet. ' “Hi kids! How goes it?” One uninitiated into our midst might be in dread of a hurricane breezing in, but it is only Helen Coghlan. Her entrance always reminds one of a football team rushing out upon the field. She radiates good- will and enthusiasm. Ordinarily she is the best-natured soul on earth, but just look out when a storm strikes. Make as quick an exit as possible, head for the nearest retreat. Verily, she is fearful in her wrath. Everyone from the tiniest probationer upward shudders. We have heard that one visiting man crawled under the bed of a patient by way of escape, although that may be an exaggera- tion. A better friend has no one, and yet her enemies would have our deepest pity. To tell the truth, we don ' t believe she will ever have any. Page twenty-six 19 2 8 e:leanor batchelder davis “ Eleanor ’ 70 Standley Street, BEVERLY, MASS. “She can stand anything, even McLean ” Occasionally we have disproved the statement that “still waters run deep,” but in Eleanor we find the proverb amply upheld. She never says much on duty, but we would need a speedometer to register her off-duty conversation. There is no one we would rather see appearing on a hectic ward than she, and yet we never sense any commotion. Things “just get done” with her around. As for technique we suggest, after ward 10, the awarding of a heavy brass medal for absolute perfection. Eleanor is so enthusiastic about it that in her blue prints for her home-to-be she has the nursery all divided into cubicles. She is also one of our daring valiants who braved the terrors of McLean, and really liked it. Of course she came back with only a bib strap, two cuff buttons, and a safety pin left of all her uniforms but being a good sport, she only went to the sewing room for new things. We fear we should not have been so philo- sophical. We shan’t be at all surprised to have Eleanor the president of all our national organizations within two years. Page twenty-seven 1 9 2 8 HELEN CORNELIA EPLER ‘ Everyone likes her. for everything strikes her as humorous “To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to have found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live, according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.”— Thoreau. Thus we have little Helen, who looks on all life’s problems as merely amus- ing. A life to be lived for God, Country and Yale. Yea, even to utter disgust for Harvard and Mencken! Many and varied are her accomplishments. achting is not the least of these fields of endeavor. Singing, carefree and happy — to her life is laughter and song. When you hear the notes of ' ' Brighten the Corner Where You Are” (she has a lovely voice) drifting through the transoms, you can prepare to welcome Epler. A fac-simile of Ichabod Crane, apparently reserved, but with an irresistible charm of personality and firmness of purpose that makes her do well whatever she does, presages for her success in her profession. Page twenty-eight 1 9 2 8 ANNETTE LOUISE EVELETH “Ann 493 Stevens Avenue, POR TLAND. MAINE “She has nc time for men or fame — A mere diploma is her aim.” The duties wished upon Annette not being strenuous enough, she asked for affiliation at Boston City. While she considered herself quite a martyr to the cause with her nights and days on female wards, she was so enthusiastic about B. C. H. that she was tempted to stay there. The most individual thing about Ann is her gait, which has been likened to that of a giraffe; her most prominent trait is her delightful stolidity; her most pleasing characteristic is that she takes things as they come with an unfailing sense of humor. Assuredly, her spectacles (they’re very professional) must be the fabled rose-colored glasses. No matter how tragic the news of a dreaded duty, she immediately laughs it off and continues on her way. Sometimes, beset by the trials of physical ills, she rushes to Dr. Bauer, only to find that her last patient so influenced her imagination that she developed all the symptoms herself. Contagion was the exception, we believe, as she came back to us as jolly as ever. Page twenty-nine 1 9 2 8 H ALINA ALFREDA FILIPAK A - “Filibuckel 564 Chicopee Street, WILLIMANSETT, MASS. ‘Work and I are such good friends- Bb-x-y-zz-zz-zz — it might be the wind, it might be the sea. it might be a hur- ricane over the lea, — but no, it is only Filipak inquiring why she should do it rather than any other one of the four hundred. Bb-x-y-zz-zz-zz— this time “it is junior work in the amphitheatre. The end of an apron disappears through a door, and Filipak is off for supper. But this is not Halina at her best. To fully appreciate her, one must see her indulging in one of her three hobbies — music, dancing or sailing. How grateful we are to Halina for the many pleasant hours she has helped us spend with her at the piano. One doesn’t have to sit and listen politely to first one piece and then another, but one is inspired to sit and dream from past to future and back again as she slips through one piece into another and out again. Whereas her music stirs us, as much I think does dancing stir her. When Halina dances, she becomes wrapt, enthralled, and as if in another world, her expression nearly deserving the adjective sublime, and her motions gliding and willowy, rather than her usual erratic rush through life. Since Epler has acquired her “Pluto,” Halina might vie with any of the “No- L.asterners” one might mention. The remarkable way in which she has become acclimated to the Charles and all its wilds can be testified to by any number of her friends. Zz-i-pp-bang ! — Filipak is back from supper. Junior work is done, so she is stuck with catgut and brushes! Page thirty 1 9 2 8 ELEANOR FLORENCE FISH “Fish 9? 49 Green Street, MELROSE. MASS. “ Always ready to give advice to the lonesome. ” We are not sure whether Eleanor’s customary quietude is due to her habitual as- sociation with Holloway or not. At times we suspect it is, but at other moments we think it merely a conservation of energy, for Eleanor can expend great energy and — perhaps this is more important — expend it in the right direction. Inspec- tion on Ward 29 was perfect for so many times in succession t hat she almost es- tablished a new record. Why, she would even travel over the entire Bulfinch building in order to dispose of an unwarranted number of spreads. In fact some other wards were rather doubtfully blessed by this fortnightly showering of linen. Eleanor had that all too rare faculty of being both a considerate and an efficient head nurse. Page thirty-one 1 9 2 8 CONSTANCE ISABELLE GRAHAM “ Connie ” 301 West Street, MANSFIELD, MASS. “The force of her own merit makes her own way.” Connie is another of our gentle souls, or we might more appropriately say, one of our few. For gentleness in a training school seems all too rare a quality. Even when Co nnie was prob supervisor, we never saw the probs tremble in dread at her entrance, nor rush to the linen closet, nor hide with the medicines, things which we must blushingly admit have happened with other supervisors. Naturally her youthful charges all liked her. When she would take them al- together anywhere, we were always reminded of a placid mother hen leading her brood to supper. She has never lost the dignity element, but has tempered it with a personal charm and friendly spirit that makes her a most attractive and valuable com- panion. Page thirty-two 1 9 2 8 MARION SARAH HAMLIN “Whrr! — the alarm clock — 5 A. M. Another day started for good deeds. Put a warm heart and a mischievous disposition beneath a demeanor of Quakerlike serenity and you have Marion in counterpart. Each morning fresh and prim she appears, showing only by the twinkle in her eye, or an occasional unguarded giggle, the pranks which lurk in various stages of completion at the threshold of her consciousness. One would never guess that Marion could manage such a full calendar of en- gagements, but just try, if you will, to find her at home in the evening. Once out of her bib and apron, but still with that demure air about her person, she is gone before we have time to catch even a glimpse of her. Prob days held several tearful occasions for Marion. Her eagerness to do everything correctly sometimes led to disappointments which ended in copious tears. But who, indeed, can boast of prob days without at least one heart- breaking experience over an “empty bed.” “the first shampoo” or a “flaxseed poultice” ? But even the gentlest disposition may develop undreamed-of possibilities. Marion certainly surprised us all while head-nursing on Ward 28 by her happy combination of a congenial disposition and an unfolding executive ability. Page thirty-three 1 9 2 8 CLARICE GERTRUDE HOLLOWAY “ Claris ” 117 Ziegler Street, ROXBURY, MASS. “ What was that? An explosion? 0. no! just Clarice arriving.” “And I just said to her, if you think that — ” yes, it is Clarice going again. She doesn ' t mind whom she tells, or about whom she tells it, nor even the loca- tion of telling. Ah, well; news must have some medium of travel. Somehow Clarice is always having the most harrowing experiences. It must keep up inter- est in training for her a great deal. To judge from her conversation on Ward 12, she is as harsh with the babies as the proverbial step-mother. We might almost believe her if we hadn t caught her unawares cooing over some infant, and utterly ruining it. We sincerely hope that some day she will have a dozen of her own to tease, and spank, and keep her perfectly happy. Page thirty-four 19 2 8 DOROTHY MARION LAZURE “Dot” 590 Champlain Street, BERLIN, N. H. ' Dr. Bunker ' s diagnosis of Dot s disposition graphically speaking. A follower of Mencken, a believer in George Jean Nathan, an admirer of Sin- clair Lewis, an adept at sarcasm, an expert at irony, a professional in cynicism, a devoted reader of The American Mercury, a full-fledged member of the self- appointed intelligentsia is our Doity. Superficially, at least, she is a perfect product of a skeptical age. Yet certainly it is not these qualities which attract us; perhaps it is an underlying sense of decency and fair play, a certain gentle- ness carefully hidden, an ability to make the most commonplace incident a great adventure, or a never-failing sense of humor. At heart she is assuredly a hu- manitarian. However this may be, we are perfectly certain of one thing; though Dot live a hundred years, she can never be a bore. Page thirty-five 1 9 2 8 EDITH MORSE “It’s nice to be natural — when you ' re naturally nice. “She walks — the lady of my delight — A shepherdess of sheep. Her flocks are thoughts — she keeps them white; She guards them from the steep.” Somehow when we look at Edith we are reminded of a rosy cherub, freshly scrubbed, already for the excitement of new adventures. She has the attitude of finding Life “simply delicious” — a description we have heard applied to every- thing from the last joke played on someone to the most thrilling operation. We are sure she won ' t mind being an infant or having the above quotation from Meynell applied to her. Edith is sure to say, “Why, how ' absurd! I’m not really good at all. She must remember we have known her for the last three years. She has one rather shy habit, however. When things get a bit too trying, she develops something and then gets a nice rest at home. This is a great plan. How ' it does improve one’s spirits and we suspect that this accounts for Edith’s magnitude of spirit, for she never makes adverse criticism. Perhaps we all should go home. Once someone likened her to a pretty, fluffy, ruffled, little pillow she had. and then the ugly disposition she claims she possesses arose and she destroyed the pil- low. This has always been a very dark secret, but murder will out. Page thirty-six 1 9 2 8 “Dancing always suits.” There’s not one thing which has to be written about Betty — everybody knows her. If you don’t believe us, just ask anyone. However, we are all curious to know what Betty is going to do when she gets through training. She might get married, she might travel, we just know she’s going to China to teach the little heathen. She has even been caught as a model, and what about living in Virginia? But wherever she goes, there will be the old familiar cry, “Telephone, Miss Murphy”. There has been much dispute regarding this young lady’s nationality. What could be more Irish than a Murphy? Bust just ask Betty that question and you will wish you were out of reach of her “Highland Fling.” “Murphysky” she was once called, and the aquiline tilt of her nose would almost justify the appellation. However, when she appears in kilties, you will be sure she is telling the truth when she says that she is a “Highland Lass.” Her pep and good nature make her popular everywhere, whether on duty or off. It doesn’t make any difference what she is doing — “shooting” for a basket, scrubbing for “inspection day,” or dancing, she goes at it with a vim all her own. Page thirty-seven 1 9 2 8 “ Effie has tons of knowledge and an unlimited vocabulary, — in other ways, normal. ' ’ Effie (with a long E) the joy of the instructors and the pride of the class. She has two great passions — the first, of course, being studying, and the second, eating onions. Onions, she maintains, are a necessary element in the develop- ment of gray matter. At present she is concerning herself with experiments on this question. Before each examination the odor of onions wafts through the transom down the corridor, as she experiments with herself. So successful have her experiments been (since with onions her rank is 99, and without them only 96-j— I that the training school office is going to have onions on our daily menu in place of spaghetti. This welcome change is due entirely to Miss Nelson, to whom we pledge our undying devotion. Page thirty-eight EDNA ALICE MAPxIE OLSON “I am sure care is an enemy to LifeT Most everyone knows who our Eddie is, but few are fortunate to know her very well. If we had the time and a piece of dainty material we would make a “bonnet for Eddie. She has such a “baby face’’ and is so demure and quiet that it seems as if a dainty atmosphere should embrace her all the time. Ask her how the “Amphitheatre’’ went! We hear that she was a “whiz” as East long nurse. And remember the diet kitchen. Eddie? All those weighed diets! How many hours were spent on making out “slips.” Cheer up, it’s all over now. But the puzzle still exists, “Where does the chocolate sauce disappear to?” There is one great question mark which appeared during Eddie’s training and that was in the form of a “Cavalier” at the New Home. What a rush and tear there was from the Thayer to the New Home that day. Blushes like summer roses and confusion which lasted for several hours. Well, in ending we hope the dreams of the “Cavalier” come true, Eddie, and success be with you on your way. Page thirty-nine 1 9 2 8 JOYCE FREDERICA POOLE “Poo e” SHELBURNE, VERMONT “She ivould rather swim than eat“ Are you in search of a recipe for enjoying life? Ask Joyce — she certainly knows all the ingredients with a special patent for extra pep. She actually radi- ates a wholesome atmosphere, her contagious good humor spreads spontaneously, and her easy vigor causes many envious wishes. Vermont never had a truer daughter, nor did the Green Mountains ever foster a more ardent lover of the out-of-doors. The early morning hours hold no jealously-guarded last-minute naps for Joyce. She is up for a brisk walk on the Esplanade or elsewhere, while the rest of us are wishing that every day began at noon. Every Monday evening during the winter months you can hear the familiar words, “Everybody ready for basketball!’’ and soon Joyce appears looking as full of enthusiasm as if she had been on a vacation. She did surprise us last spring, however, when she was admitted to Ward F one afternoon with a full blooming case of mumps. But even sore jaws, a liquid diet and a hard bed could not keep Joyce down very long. She kept us laughing our way through the trials of Ward F. Page forty 1 9 2 8 HELEN MARY POPKIEWICZ “Pop ; ’ 25 Fountain Street, HOLYOKE, MASS. “ Earnestness is needed in this world as well as virtue .” The horoscope has been Poppy’s latest hobby. She is not content, however, to accept all the conclusions of the masters of the art, but makes her own addi- tions or subtractions when and where she chooses. Can’t you just imagine Poppy gazing with entranced attention upon the phenomena of space, or busily brewing some mysterious mixture — a sip of which would give us all the enjoyments of eternal youth? If you are wishing for a happy future, entrust your fate to Poppy — she will find a lucky star for you. Does she like the babies? Yes, indeed — the little ones, the big ones, the yellow ones. And what was that we heard about her complete case? We understand that she even bribed the stork to postpone his arrival while she rushed to the dining-room for breakfast. Poppy has an idea that she would like to do Public Health Work, hut we think that she will eventually become “the little old lady who lived in a shoe.” At any rate she is just Poppy and there is nobody else quite like her. Pag? forty-one 1 9 2 8 v Z ' • f ° s( - Aa b- V ' o £ ' ‘ V V v 0 f rV ' x _r ' C c r z ' o EDITH MARIE RECORD “Ede” HANOVER. N. H. “ One could mark her merry nature by the twinkle in her eye.” “Do gentlemen prefer blondes?” Ede’s curls and smiles are surely perma- nent. Even when she wears her saucy pout and the tilt of her nose is just a hit more pronounced than usual, it requires only a little teasing to restore her own good nature. But don’t let her smiles beguile you. She is little, to be sure; she may even seem demure; yet she has a mind of her own and if you would promote domestic tranquility, consult Ede before it ' s too late. News flies — word goes around that Ede has a package, and there is a wild rush for her room. Such brownies, cakes, sandwiches, apples and nuts as her mother sends! All that is left for the disappointed late arrival to say is the old adage, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” “Thanks, Ede; we’ll all be here when the next package comes!” Inquisitiveness prompts us to peek into Ede’s future which promises to be full of as many ups and downs as the usual course of true love, hut our femi- nine curiosity remains unsatisfied, for this wise young lady lives and laughs through a day at a time. A liy should she worry about the future? Page forty-two MS S © 1 9 2 8 � 3Q aE5{ s ' ANNA MARGARET TAYLOR ‘Ann” 1407 Market Street YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO “Who would have thought that the insane could fascinate Ann?” Did you ask Ann Taylor the neurological explanation of that pain in your head? No? 0, then you should do so at once. Ann has an unending supply of information on all intellectual subjects of the past, present, or future, but her specialty is neurology and mental disorders. On these two subjects at least, her final conclusions should be accepted without least doubt. If she has to argue you into her point of view , do not let it worry you, but take it for what it’s worth. This, some of her friends can testify, is the only way out of any serious argu- ment with Ann, with the exception, perhaps, of Dot Lazure. 0, yes; Ann’s font of knowledge knows no bounds, but underneath it all she has a large sense of humor. You don’t believe me? Well, just listen to her laugh some day. Page forty-three 1 9 2 8 PEARL KATHERINE WINTERS “ Pearl ” 502 Cambridge Street, ALLSTON, MASS. “ She may look serious, she may look shy. But she ' s full of it, ’ twixt you and ’ It has taken us a long time to get acquainted with Pearl, and now we know her, we all agree that her acquaintance is well worth while. She is a very mysterious person with a calm and serene expression which is very difficult to disturb. Then suddenly she breaks the silence — it is as though an oracle had spoken — but no statue could ever utter such clever remarks just at the right time as Pearl. In the early part of her training she used to be ambitious. So much so that one morning she rose at five o ' clock to play hall out on the esplanade. We never knew just what happened that morning, hut we have never heard of her doing it since. Perhaps the early hours did not agree with her. What is Pearl going to do now she has graduated? We do not know, hut someone whispered that she was going on a trip around the world. The method of travel was not mentioned, hut we wonder whether it will be via a sport roadster or just a plain ship. At any rate, we wish her a very p leasant journey on that trip and all through life. Page forty-four 1 9 2 8 3n lUemortam Slutb Eurlyn Hams 11 mat — Unite 27, 1004 Ettlereh draining — January 14, 1425 ;0teit — January 20, 1027 j (Classmate JUhn Hllill 3 ut lie ICnryntteit Page forty-five GW GWG 1 9 2 8 Her size has nothing to do with her quality — an excellent nurse.” Not a murmur, not a sound, not an explanation, just a fortunate glance in her direction saved little Sadie from the cruel waters of the Charles. Can ' t you see her suspended from one boat to another, 4 1 ? of her 5 feet across the water? Sadie meets Kismet very quietly and finds life an amusing series of mishaps and adventures. With perhaps a grin or two at the jolt she receives, which hy the way are few T , she just journeys along complacently. Sadie and her co-partner, Pat Lombard, remind us very vividly of the Eliz- abethan period, with Pat as Samuel Johnson and Little Sadie, the admirer and follower, as Boswell. Perhaps an insight into Sadie’s quietness gives us a clue to the volumes soon to be published on the “Facts and Fancies of Pat Lom- bard ' ' (mostly fancies we say). Sadie is a splendid example for the younger nurses. Her complacence, her calmness, and her ability, are reassuring and are excellent proof of a very good nurse. Page forty-six 1 9 2 8 ISABEL BARTTE HORAN “ er plea for enjoyment; a pencil and a sketchbook .” “In every man there is something wherein I may learn of him, and in that I am his pupil.” — Emerson. Strange the way of women? Even more strange the ways of Isabel Horan. Erratic, temperamental, interesting, moody, vainly searching lor the unobtain- able, endeavoring to find perfection. The ways of nature weave a strange pattern, an interesting one, in that she is capable of the nursing profession, and finding in it satisfaction. In so far as we know, the only traces of consummation of her ideals is found in Ward 12’s babies. Is there anyone who spoils the cutest child more than Isabel? Constantly, she is curling its hair, and cooing to it — even staying on duty overtime to do it. Artistic in temperament Isabel is the kind of a girl whom you have to under- stand to appreciate. After you finally dig down into her character and bring its assets to light; you find the worthy qualities: freedom of thought and indepen- dence of action. Page forty-seven 1 9 2 8 LUCY LOMBARD ‘■Par 33 Halby Street, AUBURN, MAINE “Lively every second Have you a great problem on your mind? Go see Pat. Pat can solve all things, either by psycho-analysis or by common-sense application. At almost any hour, day or night, she can be heard asserting that ‘‘Mind is merely physical, that all things are physical, and that it doesn ' t matter anyway”. Her logic floating through the open window to the street below so stirred the lounging taxi-drivers that we understand they have all signed up for courses at Harvard in Psychology next year. The only time Pat forgets her life study is when playing bridge. Perhaps psychology and bridge have not a great deal in common. At any rate we are strongly convinced that Pat is a better psychologist than card player. e confess our ignorance in psychology. Page forty-eight 1 9 2 8 CHRISTEN A MABEL MARTIN “ There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one ' s ability Mabel is out for business. At work, she is very capable, conscientious and ef- ficient, and furthermore, she is speedy, in fact you are in danger of being tramped on if you get in her way. There is a depth to Mabel which her best friends are sure to realize. She is true blue to those who meet her at least half way. We admire Mabel, for although she is quiet and has not the so-called gift of gab, she holds her own and no one can put anything over on her. Beneath her serious countenance is concealed a keen sense of humor which enables her to see the funny sides of life. Mabel has her own ideas and high standards and lives up to them. Page forty-nine 1 9 2 8 V MARGARET BLANCHARD SMART “ Smart ” 5 Euclid Avenue, WINCHESTER, MASS. “We know her, yet we know her not.” The uncertainty of youth finds lodgment in Margaret Smart. Today here, to- morrow there, one day in training, the next day out playing. Night, with its luring darkness, plays tricks on the vital centers, memory being affected occasionally, yet when signing out is one of the most important rides of the M. G. H.. Margaret should endeavor to remember our wards must be cov- ered. | ' The insight on people ' s characters is very interesting; needless to say, Margaret is no exception. Her hobby is color schemes and surely she has taste. For in- stance, she wouldn ' t consider grey stockings and brown gloves!!! We feel that Margaret deserves credit for her ability to remain in training after the time she has lost. Nursing must then come first, regardless of other at- tractions — and she has many we are certain. Page fifty 1 9 2 8 LUENA DODGE TALBOTT “ Lou ” 47 Harrison Avenue, GARDINER, MAINE “ She calmly pursues the even tenor oj her way.” Sometimes in the course of events it is interesting to wonder if beneath a calm quiet exterior a turbulent spirit rushes on, and if Lou Talbott were to frankly confess her emotions, would they be thus? She is modest and retiring, never saying what she can do, but she goes through the day’s work in her usual quiet and unassuming manner. Her mild, even disposition makes her a favorite with the children on Ward 12. She mothers them to a certain extent, but with a firm determination she disciplines them as well. To see Lou flit here and there, comforting the little ones and feeding them to soothe their persistent cries, one would never believe she had commanded a crew on Ward 29 some time ago with much success. There she was ever kind and considerate of both patients and nurses and her management showed her competence. Why wish Lou success? Her even temperament will help her to win her way into the hearts of all those with whom she does come in contact. Yet as the day precedes the night — so does Lou perform, and perform very well the duties of her chosen profession — but as the storms cloud the skv so does her independence prove her nature is not utterly stable. Her ability is worth commending! Page fifty-one 1 9 2 8 VIVIAN TAYLOR Taylor 145 Haverhill Street, LAWRENCE, MASS. “ Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” To be an unusually splendid nurse, to be possessed of an amusing, yet com- paratively pessimistic outlook on life, to judge human nature and yet to appreciate it to an uncanny degree are characteristics in one person seldom to be found, yet in Vivian Taylor these are dominant. Her ability as a humorist and her quick repartee are delightful — together with independence and a knowledge of the mind in the making constitute an interesting personality. Vivian, not being content with the possession of life’s better gifts, wants just a bit of the moon — and the moon, need J add. is reluctant to be possessed by earthly people. Page fifty-two 19 2 8 our class move on, there will be the hrst break in a chain ol pleasant associations made stronger by each of the three years. Only this last year has the custom of having a new section enter in April been discontinued. In the future if the girls who wish to enter in April do not join our ranks in February or September, we shall sense our loss greatly when we think what we should have missed had there been no April group before. September seeming to be the logical time to enter school to so many, brings the largest class of all. Many fresh from high school graduatio n were promptly squelched by the multitude of superiors and were soon just a cog in this enormous wheel. Now when our graduation is here and the three classes have become one, we regret that we must lose the close companionship of training. OR some time there have been three classes each year entering training. The section which comes in January is the second largest and has al- ways had a group of enthusiastic and energetic nurses. This year is cer- tainly no exception and when graduation comes and the older part of Page fifty-three 19 2 8 EVELYN MAYFRED BLANEY “ Never trouble trouble, ' til trouble troubles you.” Blaney, just fresh from Marblehead, proved immediately that she was no rural fisherman as so many of her townspeople are. She does, however, re- semble the East winds as she herself breezes around. Whether in the Home or on the ward, she rushes in and out. Energetically, she works away, turning olf the day’s labors in great style, while the others are contemplating getting to work. The Thayer Alleys are renowned for their fun, and Blaney was in on the third-floor parties — particularly that winter evening when slices of bread were dishes and the hour was late. Not many such Turkey dinners! The mornings when we came ofl night duty were hilarious times, too. Often Ev’s bed was pi led high with half asleep people too tired to go to bed. Then Ev, with all her “pep,” would decide to clean her room. We went first — and then followed a very systematic housecleaning. Whenever the house phone rang — operations ceased; and several times she got ready to go back to the ward, only to find that another “Alleyite” had fooled her. Always a pleasant companion and a good pal, we send her forth with the wish that her future may be always bright. Page fifty-four 1 9 2 8 OK ®® ®® ® U CORINE BLONDIN “In spile of all the learned have said, Blondy still keeps her opinion. ‘ ' If they call her Blondy- my name should be Pinkie; and so it is to this day. Do you remember that night, Blondy? Her only worry seems to he her appetite and ever-increasing waistline, and her one obsession blue-eyed blondes. May she have many! Blondy is a right good nurse, with much executive ability — even with the order- lies her word is law! As head proctor she is rare! Lights at the Thayer are out at 10:30. But!!! when there’s a fire on the first floor, she shines. One thing you must learn, Blondy; argument does not always bring forth all you expect, not even two pieces of pie. Blondy established a reputation for herself at Phillips House, and we suggest that she hang out her shingle. We wonder if she’ll specialize. Page fifty-five 1 9 2 8 GILA ROSE BOYCE 66 ) 59 boyce 21 Sherbrooke Street, WEST QUEBEC, CANADA “ Lives what she advocates — the simple life.” Since Boyce never had all her questions answered in the Montreal General, she came to us — and someone has been answering her ever since. Moreover she voices her opinion, both destructively and constructively. In Medical Lectures, her exquisite care of typhoids drew approval from her instructors. She is improv- ing her technique at Boston City and is cheerfully going to bed at 10 P. M. We seldom think of her as roguish, hut early in training she proved dif- ficult to subdue. The proctor starting out to catch any 10:30 miscreants, found instead of Gula and her room-mates, three imitation Chase dolls. Imagine Proc- tor McNeely’s rage when Boyce, peeking from behind the door, said. “Thought you’d catch us, eh McNeely?” She has a dual nature, one part the exact antithesis of the other. Her willing- ness to help others is exceptional and has often been proven. Her desire to exas- perate people, whether subconscious or not, has often been demonstrated. In toto, we find a thorough, co-operative nurse. Page fifty-six 1 9 2 8 “ Let the world slide!’ Another one of Fezzy’s victims. Dot, too, has been made to study when she didn’t want to, or worse still, to go on sight-seeing tours around Boston. Every- where, from the Old North Church to Bunker Hill, these ardent students of his- tory may be found on Sunday mornings. Other trips were taken through the “Hole-in-the-WaH” to the Lancaster. Dot belongs to the more quiet and reserved group, but when, way hack in prob days, we moved Fezzy’s furniture in every direction and caused a general uproar, she helped as much as anyone and confessed the same shortness of breath that we had from one of our most hilarious evenings. Judging from the long tales of distressing events of her day, we might think she had the responsibility of the whole hospital on her shoulders. On the con- trary, she accepts her own responsibilities and considers them seriously. Page fifty-seven 1 9 2 8 “Good nature and good sense must ever join. When Kay is superintendent of North Cohasset Hospital, she won’t have to rush for trains “Homeward Bound” as she does now on her weekly P. M.’s. “Isn ' t Kay a corker?” When she appears on any ward, everyone from the maid to the head nurse realizes that now her hand has touched the helm, the work will rush ahead. A favorite with the patients, she cheers them by her humorous remarks and makes their convalescence pass more pleasantly. Zeal for her profession has never flagged; an enthusiast with unbounded en- ergy. She has met and overcome all obstacles with great determination. Add to these qualities heaps of fun, lots of sympathy, high standards of honor, truth and ideals, and what more can you ask for a nurse? Page fifty-eight 1 9 2 8 RUTH ELIZABETH COLBY 10 Allyn Terrace, I Patient’s name — Colby. Age — As old as she feels. Nationality — Israelite. Occupation — Chasing the East Surgical Service. Diagnosis — Study and overwork. C. C. — Dr. McClure’s first assistant. Duration — Unknown. Other outstanding symptoms — Red hair; bow-legs, due to crepe sole shoes; vol- untary strabismus; excess iron in blood, causing freckles; Woolworth’s red cheeks; slightly delirious at times; chorea; acquired kyphosis; aphasia. Possible causes of symptoms — Bicycle riding around milk routes in Beverly; “’Twas the second ‘donut’.” Important facts in family, past, marital, social or occupational history — Father and mother living and well, though somewhat disturbed at Ruth’s long-con- tinued stay from home. Always robust and well, except for occasional convulsions of laughter and spasms of mimicking. Loss of voice due to late serenading with “uke” and calling of nurses on E to night report and daily conferences. Her duty on Ward E and 27 have proven one of her complications is cred- itable executive ability — a quality that should help her overcome any disturb- ing facts presented by her history. Page fifty-nine 1 9 2 8 “She thinks the world ' s awaiting her.” Instead of being born in Corsica as Cree’s Napoleonic complex might lead one to think, she was reared on an “estate ' 5 six miles out of Colebrook. With her de- sire for power, she began her career by educating six small citizens of the fu- ture, who were left to mourn her when she decided to come to the M. G. H. Although the patients like her, she found she could not dominate them as she had her pupils, so she took up etherizing as a means of control. By her inventive turn of mind she has proved herself an ingenious individual. Iier typhoid screen and latest method of heating poultices in the sterilizer are evidence enough. Her extensive store of pent-up energy is obvious when shining shoes, but it is sadly lacking at 6 A. M. Always ready for a swim, a game of tennis, or a trip to Spot Pond (she says to ride horseback), she still retains her love for the great open spaces. Her ability to clean the floor in basketball stimulates cheer- ing from the sidelines. We wouldn’t he at all surprised some day to see the visualization of Cree’s nu- merous day dreams. Whether she’s in Russia, Labrador, or hack in Colebrook, she’ll make a name for herself which will make the General proud of her. Page sixty 1 9 2 8 MILDRED ESTELLE CROWE 66 ?? L rowe Pleasant Street, TRURO, N. S. “Cro ee — well named! There is something about Mil that suggests that smug, rather self-satisfied bird known by her own appellation. Picture that fabled one with its wings drawn close to its side and its small, beady eyes inquisitively taking in all the surround- ing details. Maitre corbeau sur un arbre jerche is brought to our minds from the past. Thus we see this Crowe especially when she is doing a little inspection of her own. We wonder just what will become of those innocent probs if Mil con- tinues to hunt dust with her fore-finger and tartly remarks that, “If 1 can get dirt off with my finger, the nurses can get it off to even better advantage with sand- soap. ' ’ The Amphitheatre saw many indications of her good executive and teach- ing ability. Off duty her energy still persists and she enjoys all the games athletics em- brace. Particularly interested in basketball, rumor and fact tell of her ability. Undoubtedly her good work will continue and nursing procedures will be thoroughly impressed on one class of future unsuspecting innocents. Page sixty-one 1 9 2 8 PAULINE LEAH CUMMINGS “ Suffice it to say — she makes a fine pal.” Like many another of our class, Polly’s early life in training started in an alley. There will never be quite the same good times as we had in the Thayer when discussions of our newly acquired responsibility lasted far into the night, and no one had any belter stories, or any heartier laugh, than Penny. A good many have wondered why the waste of a good copper on that alley door, but then anyone’s tongue will get twisted at times. Polly has certainly pro- vided us with plenty of amusement both on and off duty. Never was there a better Bowery presentation than the evening she was suddenly inspired to show us, with Cree’s assistance, just how it should be done. Suffice it to say that, one by one, the audience dropped to the floor in spasms of laughter. On duty her energy and sense of humor combine to make her a pleasant com- panion. She can accomplish a great deal and co-operates with the others, ap- parently lacking in the disagreeable quality of “crabbing,” she can help make the hard tasks lighter. Her fun even makes the patients forget their troubles and many a one on Ward 7 enjoyed a Sunday morning. Page sixty-two 1 9 2 8 “Big in heart as well as , and we love every bit of her. ’ We drop contentedly into our places at any meal if Nat chances to be pres- ent. All we wish is the opportunity to get her laughing to enjoy the stories of the trials of the day. No one possesses a laugh similar to Nat ' s. She is gifted with that essentially wonderful personality that makes people instinctively turn to her and makes each one of us hope for her approval. Her humorous cheerfulness, delightful companionship, fine ideals and whole- someness assimilate a character most pleasing, but seldom found. Her consideration for others must also be mentioned. Hearty co-operation and enthusiasm make it a pleasure to work w ith her or for her. Nat ' s future is beyond our prediction, but it has the brightest of outlooks for success. As a nurse she is one of our best, as a friend she is supreme. Page sixty-three GRACE LIBBEY DOWNING ‘ Downing ' 25 Arch Street, TILTON, N. H. “ Still waters run deep. When our class assembled, there was the usual unobtrusive group sitting quiet- ly apart from the Hail-Fellow-Well-Met crowd. For some time Grace gave us the impression that she was one of those meek, unsophisticated members of so- ciety. Of one thing we are sure. She was one of the most frightened probs we ever hope to see. By this time she has outgrown her fear and some of her weak- ness. She still believes in being properly chaperoned. Even when going on night duty an escort is necessary from Charles street to the hospital. Personally, we think the reason she and Ethel became so fond of Charles street was so they might have those last precious minutes with the afore-mentioned escorts. Considering that she had F nights and enjoyed an extra week there, she is granted the right to start the night off well. At any rate, for anyone who handled this night duty no further recommendation is needed. Page sixty-four CLEAVE ETHEL WYN EARLE “ True to her work, still she knows how to play .” The thing that lias always been outstanding about Cleave is her ability to learn quickly and thoroughly all the material presented in any course. The 90’s she rated in Anatomy when we were struggling to absorb a few ideas made us almost envious. Now that she is running a ward, she gives the benefit of her knowledge to the younger nurses. The front office was once crowded with eager probs when word was passed around that a real, live baby alligator, straight from Florida, was awaiting Cleave. Not many have had such an original pet. Cleave has earned the respect and good fellowship of her associates by her everlasting good nature and willingness to help anyone out of a difficulty. She fulfills her duties in the true M. G. H. spirit, and will leave a feeling of warmth and friendship behind her. Page sixty-five ESTHER LOUISE FESSENDEN “If she will, she will; if she wont, she won ' t. “Well, if I go on F nights. I ' ll leave training!” Even at the end of her second year, Fez hasn’t become reconciled to taking what is handed out to her without eternally sputtering. She has thought of a reform for various disturbing regula- tions but as yet none of these have been adopted by the Training School. Down the hall the “pad-pad” of those crepe sole shoes may be heard and in she comes. Back in prob days it was she who made us study when Durgin Parks was calling, she who adjusted those troublesome collars, and none other who got us up on time for roll call. Faithful to us through all the stress and strain of training, Fez still keeps us whipped into line. Perhaps not so often a participant in all the nonsense, she has always been an amused and interested spectator. Our Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed all the more for having Fez there to pass up her “plate” to satisfy her prodigious appetite. Page sixty-six 1 9 2 8 ELEANOR STEVENSON FLINT “ Flinty ” 33 High Street, ANDOVER. MASS. “ System is her middle name. It is a debatable point whether coincidence plays its part or not in giving peo- ple a surname which is the keynote of their character. This girl with her decided opinions and rather harsh judgments can not but remind us of flint. Inflexible as steel in maintaining her opinions and retaining her code, she has impressed us with her views. She has a temper which, again to use our simile, is as the spark from the flint lock. Happily, however, this manifestation of spirit is rather well curbed. Loyal to her appointed companions and ardent in her hatreds, we see further proof of her character. Sympathy and understanding are also among her at- tributes, while self-sufficiency holds its place. Although quick to censure the hypocrisy and shortcomings of others, she is by no means cynical. Consequently, Elinty chooses her friends rather than makes them. As a maturity of discernment comes to surround her Puritanical conscience, we will realize even more strongly how valuable her companionship is. Page sixty-seven HELEN ELIZABETH FRENCH “ Frenchy ” 54 Harvest Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. “ The talent of success is nothing wore than doing what you can do well.” Frenchy is a conservative New Englander, so conservative that her ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower. It was too crowded to be exclusive, so they followed on the next boat. Having a Puritan reputation, some of her qualities may be enumerated to prove fiction is fact. Not even a Pilgrim had more persistent determination in his character than she. These fundamental qualities, together with her adherence to purpose and concentration of efforts to accomplish what she wishes to attain, have made many weary nights for the Editor shorter, and has brought progress rather than the dreaded and expected retrogression. All hail the “Secreetary” ! French is so particular! She would have a “Gentleman” hoy friend. Anyone who has seen private trays at B. C. 11. with their nightly serving of tomatoes, will appreciate why she has her second salad now. Toward whatever ambition leads her to aspire, that object she pursues with firm purpose and unswerving diligence. Level-headed, sincere and trustworthy — these qualities will bring her success. Page sixty-eight 1 9 2 8 PHYLLIS HAMILTON “Hammy” 91 Savin Hill Avenue, DORCHESTER, MASS. “ Hammy is always set — when anyone says ‘ Let’s Go! ' Before Phyl came in training we can well imagine her posing for the Col- legiate page in Life. Since then she has kept up this activity fairly well, too. Her slim figure from her bobbed head to her exaggerated heels is a 1928 model direct. There’s pep in Hammy! Back in the checks and on the ward, she pushes ahead and accomplishes a good lot in a short time. Good nature and interest make her patients like her. One sample of her quick, dry wit makes the sickest person laugh. No amount of teasing from the crowd finds Hammy minus the repartee. She is good company at any time. The old Vermont hills hold a new attraction for her we hear. Phyl’s pet ad- jective “swell” can ' t do him justice. This doesn ' t mean she ' ll go without her pin and hand, however. Page sixty-nine 1 9 2 8 Alice Christina Margaret Har low “ Whoever heard oj an ‘ A . C.’ being taken for cardiac distress .” There are two girls from Barre in our class. One being who she is, the other Chris Harlow. At sometime Chris visited Ireland and gave the famous Blarney Stone one mighty caress. She is assuredly a coquette. She practices her wiles on everyone from Louisa to her fiance with the end result that either or both will do exactly as she wishes. Even the shopkeepers succumb and she comes home with some of the most de- lightful bargains that we could be jealous of. The stories of her experiences causes many gleeful comments from her classmates. In line with the rest, she loves to tease and has no mercy. She may be found hard at work on any ward, but F is her favorite field of endeavor. Nights and days she toils diligently and she jollies her patients into good spirits. To one standing by it surely looks as though Chris had come to the right place to find her life’s work. Page seventy 1 9 2 8 “I promise to keep that ‘ schoolgirl complexion and my oicn opinion. Although Em has no commercial interest, that we know of, in Palmolive Soap, she might well he a booster for that concern. Another of Nova Scotia’s daugh- ters! She proves at first glance that Health may be found there. Many a tart remark slips from that young lady’s tongue. We wonder if her satisfaction would be less if we maintained the same unruffled exterior that she presents as her shafts of sarcasm are directed at us. Happily her jolly laugh lakes away some of the sting and we must remember the old adage — “The truth hurts most”. With her patients she is sympathetic, alert and full of understanding. While etherizing these qualities proved more than useful, as she gained the confidence of many a person who probably had never taken ether or gone through a local before. Her ability to give assurance to patients and to smooth over their perplexing problems will aid her greatly in whatever branch of nursing she pursues. Page seventy-one 1 9 2 8 MARION LOUISE HOPKINS “ Life has many a care , but she can easily carry her share?’ A woman of few words is a rare find. We do wish that we had known you better though, Marion, for we always had such good times together. Marion being a five-year Simmons student was only with us two short years. During that time we did find out that she could accomplish things about as speedily as any- one and that she certainly could operate. W ould that we could remain so calm and unperturbed during a siege of fury and bombardment. We predict for Marion a very brilliant future running an operating room in spite of the fact that she spent a year in Public Health. On second thought, we remember Ward 12 and what a mothering those babies did get, and we wonder. And yet to those of us who know her hidden longings a quiet rural life is fore- seen somewhere in the Marne woods near Monhegan or Newagen. We can al- most hear her Maine twang and we know she’ll say “rud” instead of road and ac- quire various other peculiarities of speech. Perhaps in our hearts we’ll envy you a bit, at any rate, we hope we won ' t entirely lose track of you in the future, Marion. Page seventy-two 1 9 2 8 GLADYS HOWE “She aint what she used to be.” She may appear cold and impenetrable, and folks may not think she is the best nurse — but we know better. She’s all right! Many a cake of ice she has melted, too, while we were complaining of cold March winds. Glad was enjoying her usual swim in the icy waters of New Hampshire. Yes! we have one of the New Hampshire Brownies in our class. You are a mystery to us yet, Glad, and we have learned a lot if we can be- lieve all you say in your sleep. Many an amusing evening you have afforded the fourth floor alley crowd. Where would we all have been were you not so generous with those good things from home They were enough to endear you to us all, especially since you didn’t keep them locked up, but were ready to pass them out to casual vis- itors. Generosity is almost a fault and life’s little worries appear only to amuse you. Good luck to you, Glad, in all your undertakings. Page seventy-three 1 9 2 8 KATHERINE RITA KIRRANE “ Duties well performed, the day well spent.” As Kirrane hustles around the ward or fixes flowers at P. W. she isn’t missing a single trick. Her elastic mind takes in all the surrounding details which are sorted into those that are humorous and those not. The former are enjoyed and the latter pigeon-holed in an orderly manner. Do not gather that she is entirely frivolous. Not so, but she does enjoy her jokes. Many a hearty haw-haw comes from Cleave’s room or her own in off-duty time. We understand k. enjoys golf, particularly when she can watch some of our present and former surgeons at the game. She is a mighty good sport and although she doesn ' t go out much, is all for a good time if one takes her by the arm and presents the fun. One excellent worker on duty, she is bright and cheerful with both patients and nurses. No one can help liking her frank good spirits and energetic manner. Page seventy-four 1 9 2 8 “ Possessed oj an unsuspected sense oj humor. Who understands her? Modest, retiring, ever displaying her individual ability — she has kept us all guessing. She enjoys life as it conies, neither hilariously, nor dissatisfied but contented that she has received no more than her share of reverses. This is the girl that most of us know possesses a very different personality be- hind her calm smile and far away look. Once you have been the surprised sub- ject of a bit of her wit and sarcasm you, too, will regard her modest demeanor with an apprehensive glance, let some further act of yours should call forth a second remark at your expense. No one casts a more longing glance at the contents of a delicatessen shop than Elsie; for the bane of her existence is her tendency to increase in avoirdupois — hence her pitiful and often query, “Don ' t you think Em losing, girls?” If you want a true blue friend make Elsie’s acquaintance — you will find the act quite worth while. Page seventy-five 1 9 2 8 “ Possessed oj rare grace and dignity. 1 How we envy you the ability of doing well all that you do. Thought and reason prompt every act. We wish you would stay in just once in awhile. May, that we might chat with you and really get acquainted. Our wishes are in vain, as home and other at- tractions take all of your time off duty. Mary declares that there is much to he said on both sides of the subject. How- ever, beside the occasional glimpses, Mary sometimes shows us the latest creation of her needle which she so skillfully wields and we are immediately green with envy. The conversation drifts from clothes to pictures, to music, and we soon discover we have a very talented person in our midst. As we learn to know her better, we have the feeling of wanting her approval in what we do and often go to her for her opinions which she expresses so aptly and sincerely. Mary earnestly endeavors to reach her goal which she firmly as- sures us is graduating from the General. Page seventy-six 1 9 2 8 “ Something you wanted to know? Ask Marge — she knows everything. ' ' That the nursing profession should interest one whom we might expect to find in the House of Worth or Ziegfield Follies has never ceased to be food for thought for us. However, when we see Marge hustling around the ward with her air of importance we realize she’s fitting remarkably well into the institutional life. Her many phone calls, innumerable “dates”, and countless boy friends! Mere words can ' t express Marge’s way with the men. We can almost count the nights that we have never heard a shrill call from below requesting the presence of her companionship. The startling accounts that are overheard of Marge’s adventures, whether hap- pening on duty or off, are hair-raising to the minutest detail. Her generosity and good nature are always evident and “father’s store” pro- vides many feeds for the crowd. Let us hope that her life will always hold as much interest and entertainment for her as it does now. Page seventy-seven 1 9 2 8 DOROTHY LEACH “Dot” 122 French Avenue, CAMPF.LLO. MASS. There s a long. long hail awinding— Dot is a long story, physically speaking. One of an unorganized Tall Girls’ Club, she stands out among them. Height is certainly an asset on Inspection Day when fresh curtains must be hung. Dot knows a good long stride is useful, too, when one is trying to cover Ward A alone. No one can accomplish more than she when she starts out to. Whether in work, pleasure or relaxation she energetically pursues the course. Particularly in relaxation! What a sleeper! She can doze in the midst of a heated argument, a classroom lecture or with four or five people in her room — providing they haven ' t food with them. Then she is right on hand. It’s a peculiar thing how a box of eats can attract a crowd of hungry nurses! Who ever saw a nurse who wasn’t hungry? Dot began to think she never would when the contents of these packages rapidly disappears. Her hearty laugh proved an asset to her in work and fun. Page seventy-eight Helen Margaret Lehmann, A.B. “ Her friends — I hey are many. Her foes — are there any?” Here is your practical idealist. Not the kind who waves the red flag from the shoulders of the multitude, but the steady, dependable type who has formed her own code of ethics and makes a conscientious effort to live up to them. Tubby is one of the girls in our class who will he remembered by all of us always — and a very pleasant memory it will be. What a joy in this age of sophistication. She knows not the meaning of the word. Natural, genuine and friendly, with unbounded energy and an unusual power of adaptability — that’s Tubby. We love to hear her say, “I got so mad and I was so mean” but we’ve waited two years and have failed to see that time. Tubby came to us from Oberlin College with an A.B. attached to her name, but she plans to make more practical use of her R. N. For us narrow-minded New Englanders it is an education to find out that the Middle West does produce real people as well as good nurses. Page seventy-nine 1 9 2 8 K LUCY .MARU LEVESaUE v . V MILLINOCKET. MAINE vijV The highest f arm of power is in personality, not in position. ' Very slender, quick and sure, ' t es, that’s Pat. An extraordinary but delightful combination — professionally an excellent nurse, an efficient executive; but once out of uniform an apparently happy-go-lucky, carefree child, intent upon enjoying herself, and giving her associates a good time as well. To be convinced of the latter one only needs to be within the radius of Miss Doherty’s melodious voice as she calls frequently for Pat. If one can draw accurate conclusions from 0. P. D. rcpoits, Pat’s family will be a model one. having acquir ed the exact degree of dexterity and firmness so necessary in the successful management of a retinue of maids. As occasion demands Pat is a serious-minded young woman with a patient ' s comfort at heart, a fun-loving girl, or a young lady of dignity and charm. Page eighty 1 9 2 8 ELLEN LITCHMAN “ hitch ” 19 High Street, MARBLEHEAD, MASS. “My lady sleeps through everything .” Litch is typically and wholeheartedly an athlete. A slender, wiry build, with quick and deft movements. Coming from a real sea town, she is naturally as much at home in or on the water as on land. She is a very good swimmer and does not let training keep her away from the briny deep. Marblehead, well known for its boat and yacht races, has made Litch a good sailor, too. Perhaps her happiest times are when she’s sailing. In the winter she keeps fit by skating, hiking and playing basketball. There have been some fast games and some neat shots made from the Esplanade floor. What part has all this in nursing? It is valuable, indeed! Trained, unbounded energy cannot fail to help in the performance of the day’s duties about the hos- pital. Here’s hoping you never lose your “pep,” Litch. Page eighty-one 1 9 2 8 6 VEDA ELIZABETH LOHNES cc Lohnes ” 19 Westminster Street, WEST SOMERMLLE. MASS. “She follows her own sweet will. This young lady is something of an efficiency expert and unquestionably craves experience. From prob days her aim has been perfection and an extreme desire to have tried everything from the first dressing to the biggest operation. Her executive ability is very marked, so much so in fact, it has been known to become rather painful to those about her. Inevitably right and never missing her chance to spring on her associates’ mistakes, she has made us want to stay on the other side of the fence, so to speak. Determined, interested and alert, she will undoubtedly make good. Certainly nothing short of a superintendency will satisfy her. We give credit to her worthy aspirations. Obviously if she pursues this career she will be successful. Page eighty-two 5 5 1 9 2 8 CHRISTINE AGNES Mack IN NON ' Chris ' ' 80 Stetson Street, WHITMAN, MASS. oe gone dull care, thou and I shall never agree. Now, who’s that nurse in uniform there? Who’s that brunette witli wavy hair? She ' s fairly stout and not very tall, And ready at a moment’s call, Why Christine MacKinnon you must mean, Although she’s seldom called Christine, As some call her Mac and others Chris. But on duty she’s always Miss. Now, all she needs is something to eat And a happier girl you 11 never meet. St. Clair’s, Mallow’s or Minnie’s will do To get a sundae with a nut or two — She’ll smack her lips and wink her eye And when it’s gone she’ll heave a sigh. She likes to dance, and also ride And likes good company at her side. As for work she does her share, And lessons too — tries to prepare. She is always full of fun and life And will make some man a loving wife. When her training days are o’er, And she is nursing the sick and sore, We hope she will remain the same Adding only to her fame. Page e ' ghty-three 1 9 2 8 “Kind, unselfish and true. These attributes belong to you. “Yes, this is Helen, the girl with the happy smile who doesn’t know what the word worry means. We ask you in all seriousness if you don’t have to have an optimistic, happy nature to grin through all the hardships of training? Lucky for us was the day she came into our midst because she possesses sin- cerity, geniality and an even disposition. Her smile and happy countenance have won her many friends. She has proven herself a good sport, ready to lend a hand and do her share of the work. Throughout her training she has been very fortunate. Did you bring your four-leaf clovers from the fields of Nova Scotia? Maybe it s her contagious good humor that brings her luck. Wishing Helen success is a waste of tune because with her never-ending good spirit she will surely make a “go ’ of whatever she undertakes. Page eightyfour MG G G SG? 1 9 2 8 G G «0G? S3}e( “ Her ‘whang ' cant be beaten when it comes to tennis. The Heavenly Twins, unique in devotion! Such evidence of sisterly love in- deed does much to replace our faith in human nature. Have they ever had an argument? Seriously, how could you argue with Marge with that laugh of hers, and one of the world’s most even dispositions? Any ward report would name her thoughtful, thorough, neat, careful and con- siderate. She is also an energetic worker and cooperative nurse. Her energy is not limited to the ward. She plays tennis with a vim that nearly amounts to a passion. We find her entered in tournaments, practicing ardently and playing vigorously. Page eighty-five � 1 9 2 8 VIOLA MARGARET McCARTHY “Mac’ 27 Central Square, BROCKTON, MASS. “7Yufc- o jHityraiiilion of your name, } ou elp the Blarney Slone spread its fame .” Among Mac’s endearing virtues are her keen sense of humor, cheerfulness and generosity. These, doubt it not, are most necessary qualities of a good nurse! With her good nature and ready wit she is the life of any party. Although we shall he scattered far and wide after graduation, here’s hoping Mac will meet the bunch now and then for one of the old time parties. Her music certainly has charms as has been shown by the audiences she gathered in the living room of the Thayer when she chose to entertain us. She deserves commendation on her ward work for the capable manner in which she h an dl es all difficulties. She has proved herself a pleasant companion in all instances and is certainly not expressionless, although at one time she was com- pared to a “Chase Doll — .” To a good friend of whom we will always retain pleasant memories — we ex- tend best wishes for a successful future. Page eighty-six zorine McDonnell “The ivorld knows little of its greatest women.’’ ' Definite information of her is very meagre, but as we have worked with her each day contact has increased our respect and admiration for her. No one has a greater regard for the comfort of body and serenity of mind of her patients. Their wishes are anticipated, their wants supplied cheerfully and unhesitatingly. Moreover, she is always willing to give to others information she has gleaned from her experience and education. Indoctrinated with a firm belief in the old order, McDonnell receives hearty co-operation from those below her and a deep respect from her seniors. Her keen, subtle humor should buoy her up in life’s happier moments, and her de- termination should carry her through the more difficult struggles. The qualities which will form the keystone of her career will be her fairness, likableness and perseverance. These fundamentals should carry her far and we look for un- bounded success for her. no matter what field of endeavor she may choose. Page eighty-seven 1 9 2 8 MARGUERITE A. McNEELY “Le me in humbleness rejoice io do my bit of service here. Although reserved in manner she is not as serious minded as one would at first imagine. She never dodges a good time, yet believes there is a time and place for everything. Mac has a dominant personality, still she likes to take things easy. She frankly admits that if there is anything she likes belter than a long sleep it is a longer one. Never mind, Mac, all dominant personalities have to sleep once in awhile. Mac is a girl of her own convictions and puts her all into anything she under- takes. She exudes self-confidence, which happily doesn’t become egotism. She is always diligent in the performance of her duties and has a pleasant smile for everyone which has won her the friendship of all. W ithout a doubt when some of your probs cannot master their procedures we know you ' ll make it easy for them and save them many a jolt. We wish you the very best that Dame f ortune has to offer. Page eighty-eight 1 9 2 8 LOUISE MERTZ “ Mertzy ’’ 6 Lincoln Park, WEST NEWTON. MASS. “ An artist in ability and temperament .” There goes the Girl Scout! Louisa, an ardent admirer of the great open spaces, has never quite lost the hiker’s gait of yore. As she hustles around the ward, her shadow flashes to and fro constantly. Her energy is boundless. Even after a hectic day on duty, even if it’s raining or snowing, Mertz is will- ing to go out for the crowd. An endless list for Minnie’s is given her and faith- fully she braves the storm. Although not everyone knows it, Mertzy wields a mean pencil. Her drawings are noteworthy, her caricatures clever. She modestly hides her talent, but those of us who know recognize it. 1 9 2 8 Page eighty-nine “ A heart to resolve, a head to contrive and a hand to execute. “Who is Sylvia?” The old song is always brought to mind whenever we hear the name and something else also for who is Sylvia? No one knows. But who is Sy? If there is any one who possibly doesn’t know who Sy is now, they are below our recognition. Sy — the shining light of the year book, the savior of our class reputation, the editor-in-chief. We rejoice in Sy’s workmanship and our otdy complaint is that perhaps Sy has kept her light under a bushel. However, we need never fear that happening again, for we will always have our noble book as a proof of her ability. That Sy’s ability is not all in one line we have proof positive. As a nurse she excels, as a humorist she is unsurpassed, as a linguist she has no equal. Ah. too true. There is a saying that the use of slang denotes a limited vocabulary, but Sy has settled that point undebatedly. Here her scope finds no boundaries. Perhaps this is enough to show how versatile she is. We feel perfectly certain that whatever she attempts will he a success. The best of luck to you Sy! Page ninety 1 9 2 8 “ Let me not keep my talent hid: I would make use of it today. By majority voted the best looking girl in the class, by hearsay “a mighty good looking nurse . It’s hard not to envy Gin her complexion, dark eyes and wavy hair. Someone certaiidy appreciates her; for proof see the vases of flowers in her room and the stacks of mail on the New Home office table. Gin seems to float nonchalantly from one easy berth to another. Some people do possess that faculty it seems after the strenuous duty of Ward D. Head nursing was a welcome respite. Orthopedic 0. P. D. being one of the most strenuous duties of all. Gin found in spite of an additional morning nap, that extra beauty sleep was necessary. Any afternoon would find her in the arms of Morpheus. She always lends hearty co-operation to a good time and hearty cheering to labor. 1’ige ninety-one RUTH PETTINGILL “When she’s an R. N. !!X!X U Ruth buzzed into our midst importantly getting just the best kick out of being a prob. All those important little details we were told were promptly mixed up and straightened out in her presence. Wherever a heated discussion was going on, there too was Pettingill. Even now we often hear a renwal of the furies of the storm. This young lady has long ago proven herself of a logical mind. In Bacteriology as the definition of germicide was being wormed out of the class, she was asked what suicide meant for example. Suicide meaning killing oneself, Pettingill con- cluded germicide meant germs killing themselves. An impulsive good-hearted sort, she’d give away her last cent. One of these days we ll see a cap with a wide black band on Ruth ' s wavy hair and a white uniform and she’ll be running her chosen line in the profession. Page ninety-two 1 9 2 8 “Quiet and unassuming is she. Modest and retiring, this young lady stays beyond our reach continually. In prob days, she had the qualms common to us all. and sought us out to he awak- ened or have a contrary collar fixed. Since she has grown up, she goes her own way. A sweet gentlewoman, we feel the loss of more of her companionship. On duty she works well and willingly. Quite typically a special, she takes delight in performing the little duties that take away a sick room atmosphere. One thing we know of Cassie is her attachment to Annapolis. Week-ends of proms and other festivities there are her chief delight. May a naval life be a happy one for you, Cassie. Page ninety-three 1 9 2 8 Happy am . from care I ' m free, Why aren ' t they all contented like me?” Dot’s back — whether from affiliation or vacation — when we hear her contagious giggle we prepare to welcome her looking healthy and serene as usual. Bubblin over with Fun. she is ready to entertain us in any way. No one is more versatil than she. Playing, singing, clogging, strumming a “uke,” or telling ghost stories — she is clever in all. Although with a considerable degree of inertia in her make-up, she seems to possess a peculiar faculty for rallying at the crucial moment and doing un- believable amounts of work. A student of literature, as well as astronomy, she employs her spare moments gleaning more information for her already excellent- ly equipped mind. Always happy, capable, keenly alive, witty, and with a decidedly individual outlook on life, she is indeed an asset to our class. A host of good wishes goes with you. Dot — good wishes not merely for worldly success, but for the perpetua- tion of your faculty of being all that the word “pal” implies. Page ninety-four 1 9 2 8 re CfQ “Work is my recreation .” Who will ever forget poor, frightened Ethel of prob days? Her one heartsick wail was, “Oh! will I ever go through it?”. Never mind, Ethel, there certainly were many more who were thinking the very same thing, but couldn’t express it in just your way. Little you thought that some day you’d be senior on E and smile to yourself thinking of those first hectic weeks. One thing you haven ' t lost, much to your credit, is your conscientiousness. May it always abide with you. We wish that more of us were endowed with it. Ethel is a zealous and a tireless worker. She will always stay on and finish up where others might try to “skin off”. We need never fear that Ethel won ' t get what she’s after, and if she gets as much out of her work as she puts into it she will be a most competent and suc- cessful nurse. Page ninety-five 1 9 2 8 ELEANOR SMITH “Ellie” 12 Druce Street, BROOKLINE, MASS. Five-year college course. “ Dependable people — their price is above rubies .” Here we have a noble representative of the grand old Bay State. Although the Huh is often referred to as being the stationary part of the hig wheel, com- monly known as the universe, Ellie is an exponent of the opposite theory, being at all times engaged in some activity. She is a reliable member of the class. If you ask her to do something by a certain time, you may rest assured it will be done and done well. Her deliberate, logical mental processes likes occasional fun and nonsense, she goes to extreme in neither frivolity nor seriousness. She is punctilious in financial matters, care- ful of the feelings of others, and her standing in the estimation of her classmates is high. She possesses a character and a strength of will which are admired. Her humor keeps her at peace with herself and the world so she performs her duties with a complacency and an accuracy that endears her to us. Page ninety-six 1928 “ All greet, women are dying young, don ' t feel very well myself Bee is one of the theatre’s most ardent patronesses. To hear her tell of the dif- ferent choice hits is really better than going oneself. Nor does she forget these wisecracks then! They appear so aptly in her conversation, it’s a small wonder she doesn ' t make a side line of the chorus. We vote her a connoisseur of wit. Possessed of an easy, adaptable manner and an even disposition, she is well liked. That subtle humor, unsullied by sarcasm, wins friends rather than an- tagonizes acquaintances. , Her Sargent training helped our basketball team when she coached it. She plays a good game herself and can teach others as well. On 28, her team ran smoothly, too. Her interest in her profession tells us that she is preparing herself ably in her chosen line. Page ninety-seven 1 9 2 8 “A merry heart is always appreciated Somehow what we know about Tucy is as misty as the fog that sweeps into Buzzards Bay, from whence she comes. There is no place like the Cape to her unless it should happen to be Florida. The romance of sweet zephyrs, soft lapping waves and moonlight nights on Miami’s shores delight her. It ' s oidy a dream now, but Dick may be there to share it with her some day. To hear her tell of the ridiculous situations she finds on duty certaiidy proves she is no pessimist, and is moreover the kind of nurse who makes the time go more quickly and happily for her patients and companions. 19 2 8 Page ninety-eight “ Never hurries — never worries.” Liz is lucky! Liz, the girl without a care! If anything worries her we have yet to see it. She looks upon all difficulties from the bright side and will dismiss a misunderstanding with a smile. Noises from the highway, stampedes in the corridors, the rattle-t-y bang of the elevator, nothing can rouse her! She sleeps through classes, when on night duty and sometimes when she is not. On the other hand she is very much awake when playing basketball or skating a la B. S. Her monkey shines have long been a source of amusement to the fourth floor alley. All in all, however, Liz has earned the respect and good fellowship of her classmates by her everlasting good nature and her willingness to help anyone out of difficulties. We could go on citing her accomplishments but it would be useless for she has fulfilled the duties of a good nurse and is leaving a feeling of warm friendship behind her. Page ninety-nine ADELE JOSEPHINE WERNER ? “Del” 515 South Street, SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. “ She has learned patience in Boston.” In Adele vve find a truly artistic, temperamental person. Perhaps it’s as an artist she’s interested in the figures similar to those of Maxfield Parrish. There really is no excuse why she can t have shoes, however. Her artist’s instinct leads her to painting everything from her friend’s pictures to her own toilet set in brilliant colors. In her Sanitation notebook, we saw an exhibition of both her painting and verse. Both were voted a success and we hope to see more of it. Even poets will have appetites and friend Werner enjoys her meals immensely. Not always M. G. H. ones, however, as she is out of our midst quite constantly except after midnight. Those squeaking doors are a nuisance. Del never seems very evident around the hospital. Of course, she was at Eye and Ear for awhile. We generally see her just going in or out — in street clothes. When she is around there are some funny stories swapped. Del ' s hearty laugh peals out with the best of them. We wonder if she has ever totally lost that scared look of prob days in good old section three? Page one hundred 1 9 2 8 G G S 3M iFrom tbr Jlrrafottt nf tbr Alumnae Assurialion tn lbe (graduating (Claas As a senior I used to sit in class and listen, often indifferently, when the Prin- cipal of the School talked about the Alumnae Association. My mind pictured a group of very worthy women, mostly elderly, who met occasionally and “did things.” What they did never interested me especially but I thought that some day, when I, too, became elderly, I would drop in to some of the meetings. Meanwhile, from a rather selfish point of view, I did join the Alumnae! It was certainly profitable to do so, as well as compulsory, since the Red Cross and all other nursing associations demanded that formality. Then, too, it would be pleasant to get the Quarterly, which seemed to edit itself without material aid. Yes, a very good association to join. It stood behind you. The idea that I might stand behind the Alumnae never penetrated. I planned to be busy when 1 graduated. Dear Seniors — could this possibly be what you have been thinking? If so, consider that through all these years women who have carried heavy responsibilities have also carried the work of the Alumnae. Through it they have helped to organize and institute many nursing reforms; they have seen that the school was well represented at all National and State Organizations, they have given the Free Bed and started the Endowment Fund, they have edited the Quarterly, that connecting link in our scattered family, and they have been of- ficers on the Alumnae Staff and have worked on its committees. All these things they have done for the benefit of the school, and in the hope that through their efforts the profession of nursing might have still more to offer to each succeeding class. Now your turn is coming and we need you. We need you at our meetings, we need your new ideas and young enthusiasm, we need on our committees the kind of energy which has produced this Year Book. Lastly, we need you to pay our Page one hundred one debts — and your debts — to those women who gave so generously of their time and their money to help make our school what it is; those women who have given cause for much of the pride you will feel when, for the last time in your student days, you are told “Miss Johnson would like to see you in her office — and you respond to receive your black hand and your pin, evidence that you are eligible to an Alumnae surpassed by none in America. 19 2 8 Page one hundred two Page one hundred three MG G G SSS 8 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred four Bimllufliommntt We discovered the stir we made the first day was only temporary. We were considered a bother at meals and somewhat a nuisance on the wards. We found we were more lonesome than we thought we’d be. The time off we’d planned to spend with old friends was demanded in payment of knowledge. Anatomy and Procedures were beyond our wildest dreams. Beds were no longer made as at home and patients needed more done for them than to have their flowers arranged. New words were brought to our attention constantly and the definitions wouldn’t stay connected up with those words. It didn’t seem likely “codeia” was “codiene,” but it was. You didn’t get a black band in a year unless you were Senior on the ward. You found rules were broken but not by probs. Laundry was folded, not piled. Fluids were charted. Class room was an harrowing experience besides a source of information. You thought supervisors were cordially welcomed, at anytime until the ques- tion of sulpho-napthol was brought to your attention. Telephones were answered oidy by intelligent people — not probationers. As the end drew near, you expected you knew all there was to know until you relieved. When you were on nights alone for the first time, you never thought you’d live through a month of it. You didn’t know what to expect when the day really came when caps were due and it materialized that you had the thrill of your life. After that you never expected to be the same again and for once you were right We never have been. Page one hundred five 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred six 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred seven 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred eight 1928 (Shr (Class of 1 $27 Entering the training school in January, 1924, were sixteen students, then in April came seven more. The September section was larger than usual — number- ing seventy-two. Of these three sections, fifty-seven remained in the school at the time of gradu- ation exercises in January, 1927. The nurses in the opposite picture represent a very small number of the class. An evening boat ride down the Harbor was the big event of the first year for the September section. Class dances were conducted successfully on various oc- casions. Another yearly celebration took the form of a dinner party at the “Ole Plantation” in September, 1926. This class was the first group which Miss Smith started on its way in this hospital. She has won a very warm place in the heart of every student. Graduates of the January and April sections together with college students who entered in the September group are already filling responsible positions in the field. Within the next few months every member of the class of 27 will have finished her course in the hospital. Whatever the work of her choice may be, each grad- uate rejoices that her school was the M. G. H. which gave her adequate instruc- tion and rich experience. Page one hundred nine 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred ten 1 9 2 8 ©hr (Class nf 1920 Oh fateful day with its “good-byes” and “Hellos” — our farewell to the old life, and hesitant greetings to the new! Eager with expectancy some of us were ushered to the Thayer, and others were sent wading through the snow to Charles Street where “Brownie” and “Bunny” held the fort. We were soon taken under the wings of three guardian angels, our supervisors, who were always mindful of us. Who will ever forget the first A. M. on duty. Uniforms of all sizes with shapes to match. Collars askew — squeezed in waists! But the sensation of the morning was the march of the plaid socks and cream- colored brick oxfords! Then came our introduction to Miss McCrae, Miss Smith and Miss Kinney, never-to-be-forgotten friends. Assignment to the wards came next with the be- ginning of wisdom. “Less than dust” were we, hut more necessary. Getting lost was part of our daily programme. In amazingly rapid succession came final demonstration, final examinations, caps and checks. All these thrills were overshadowed by our first relief and the excitement of our first night duty. By this time feeling very much a part of the institution, we were suddenly aware that the September group had arrived to try its hand with the service of nursing. In no time they had lived our experiences over again, had moved on to their caps and checks and pushed us forward another notch. Now we have become one big class and are again watching the inevitable adventures of all probationers. Page one hundred eleven 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred twelve Page one hundred thirteen 1 9 2 8 Q 5hr (ttlasa nf 19311 On the first day of February, 1927, the first section of the class of 1930 entered the hospital with large, medium and small ideas of “what it would he like . In looking back on our Probation days the times which stand out the clearest are: our first meeting with Miss Johnson, the talk on Student Government, the inspec- tion of our uniforms, the physical examination, our first long Sunday and the introduction to our various wards. Due to ill-health several left during the first few weeks. From then on, until we were “capped, there were forty-six of us to enjoy the Children’s party, the trips to Whiting’s Milk Company in Cambridge and to the State Laboratory at Forest Hills. As a class we are too young to have done very much all together but there are groups of us who have enjoyed games, swimming and picnics with M iss Nelson in our free moments. However, it is the work and experiences of each of us which brings us together. None of 11 s will forget the first time when one of the class “relieved or went on night duty. In September the second section, a class of seventy, arrived with the same fear and trembling which those so recently “capped had just outgrown. They are now nearly ready to receive the coveted reward of the fruit of their labors. If it seems presumptuous for the class of 1930 at this early date to lay claims to a history let it be remembered that we once presumed we knew all about enemas. We learned that we did not, also, that systole was not “sisterly,’ nor nux vomica “nuts and arnica. So may we live and learn, “have a good think between Christmas and Christmas,” and build a background for those of us who carry on. 19 2 8 Page one hundred fourteen AFFiLlATiDN5 V fS M l_ KwT H t S. ' fs — Page one hundred fifteen llnatmt Hjjtng-Jtt iinajrital There is one day in our Senior year when the dreaded slip appears on our bureau and we realize that by the next morning our trunks must be paeked and we re off for B. L. I. After an hilarious ride with six nurses and all their lug- gage in one taxi, we pile into the Nurses’ Home and scan the bulletin hoard to see where we are to go on duty. Some are assigned to ward, some go to clinic, its oidy drawback being the 7-10 relief. Others go to the Nursery to care for the twenty-three babies. Far from being the least in importance is the “Formula Queen” and her assistant, the “Lily Hunter.” Dispositions follow a temperature curve which would be worthy of the most hectic septicemia. The thought had never occurred to us before that there might be other ways of doing things than the M. G. H. way. Our trials are many, and we wonder whether life is really worth while if one must change one’s pro- cedure so often. Every night we are heard voicing our wishes that we might be back in the “dear old General.” After all three months pass. Now we may laugh at the difficulties encountered in adjusting our oft exasperated frame of mind, and as we pack our belongings to take the return trip across the city we are quite willing to say that we really enjoyed ourselves at B. L. I. Page one hundred sixteen MG G G G? 1928 litriOpau Mnajiital On a late spring afternoon, my friend and I had spent a short half-hour notion shopping in the small village down at the foot of the hills. Noticing an increasing sunset we decided to round the hills rather than ascend suddenly by the well known cinder path. We hiked along vigorously, presently turning in at the farther rear gate. Now as we reached the top of our hill we found ourselves in the loveliest colony imaginable. Ahead of us, a tiny, grey stone chapel, to our left, large, low homes of dark brick and stone, on our right, down amidst the trees, tiny stone cottages, and sweeping by us, fairways with greens near by. This secluded spot is McLean above Waverly. I could wish for little more than to be hidden away among these hills. I insist upon spending three months here. As a student I learn the best care of mental patients, hut I am also afforded many other opportunities. I learn an appreciation of life and an enjoyment of the same, an appreciation of art and of literature; an appreciation of human nature and personality. Are you as yet interested? Do you desire fresh air, sunshine, good food, a com- plete rest, and relaxation — fresh air and sunshine with over half your day spent out of doors with recuperating patients, excellent food served in abundance and with speed, or rest in a Morris chair with a jigsaw puzzle beside you, and relaxa- tion beside the radio. Have you met our dear friend, “Lydia Tish,” and heard the birds of springtime warbling intermittently long after ten o’clock? Would you desire access to an excellent small library with all the better magazines in date? Would you care to spend a Sunday morning on the rocks high above the road, studying psychology? If you are interested, sign up immediately. Page one hundred seventeen 1 9 2 8 Uustmt (City ijnsyital Whil e no one likes to think of having to spend time visiting B. C. H. as a pa- tient, nurses are getting more and more anxious to take t lie three months course there. From the first Dicks and Shirks at the General to the last cultures at B. C. IF, we go through a strenuous initiation into contagion. Of rules and regulations much may be said. Particularly those of the nurses’ home. No longer ladies of leisure with the occasional maid of the General, we go to breakfast at six only to return to our rooms to make our beds — a healthy, practical diversion. If one chances to be a night nurse an unusual experience is hers. How our head nurses would glory in the luxury of having the night report given to them in their rooms every morning! On the wards, we find ourselves constantly contaminated. The question arises in our minds if it’s safe to move at all, until finally we discover we are masters of the situation, and feel capable of indignantly saying to some new comer, “You’re infected. We find the whole course interesting, exciting and extremely useful to a future career, and return unwillingly to the General, except for the sake of receiving some of our phone calls and being with all the crowd again. Page one hundred eighteen MS ' © 1 9 2 8 lEp anil tEar infirmary Can you follow a straight line? Just try to find your way via the red line through the bewildering labyrinth of routine in transferring a patient to the Eye and Ear Infirmary and then decide upon your sense of direction, and imag- inative powers. Woe to the one who misappropriates the pink slip. A compulsory affiliation for each of us would restore to the admitting office, much energy spent weekly in explaining and re-explaining this complicated proc- ess. The intricacies of the red line, however, soon fade into the background as we are introduced to the unfamiliar terms and procedures which remind us of our Prob days spent with a dictionary. Initiation into the technique of ear irriga- tions, and eye preparations required an application, which we had thought was left behind as a souvenir of our first four months at M. G. H. Horror was ever present lest our instructress should find a foment cup with- out a rubber mat, a preparation bandage put on incorrectly, or a red dropper reposing unconcernedly in the container with a black one. Twelve hours were never before so long as the seven to seven night duty spent on Gardner. The forty-winks were all too short and morning never did come as early as it should. But after our trials are fully enumerated we can recall many pleasant occasions, among them the social hours spent making cotton balls. Page one hundred nineteen S 1 9 2 8 G G G ssSM •Phillips Units? Monday is not always blue Monday, if when the telephone rings for someone to go to Phillips House, that someone happens to be you. The “Ben rings a bit earlier the following morning to allow for an extra brilliant shine, and the preparations necessary to produce a model M. G. H. nurse spotlessly uniformed. Once we strove to acquire the art of accomplishing a seemingly impossible amount of work in an equally short time, and hurry was our slogan. Now we learn that we must appear to have all the time there is to satisfy the desires of certain persons of import. An attitude of leisure assuring all that you are at their service, but not forgetting that inspection day comes ’round, even at the Phillips House. Here one rests in an atmosphere of luxury and leisure. A haven of flowers and soft words (most of the time) and excellent cuisine. Many a glass of grape juice surreptitiously taken, many a chicken leg eaten behind the ice box, many a box of Page Shaw refused (Ah! sad world). Here we become excellent bridge players, addicts of the latest fashions from Vogue, and followers of the latest current news of the day. Then one sad morning we report back to the general, no more to be buffeted and scorned by our elders and superiors, the “specials”; and no more to hear the cry, “Where is that ‘pupil ?” Taken all in all it is a delightful place to spend a ten weeks’ vacation. Page one hundred twenty 1 9 2 8 g tufont Assistant in uibrarpttral Separturntt The usual recipient of the Black band, elevating her to the position of student assistant in the theoretical department, anticipates four months of spotless uni- forms, gleaming nails, three-thirties, P. M.’s, and week ends. But alas! her illusions last only three days. Beforehand she has probably grouped the functions of a teacher as follows: Teacher: 1. — Sit in swivel chair. 2. — Stand in front of blackboard. At the end of the first week, however, she is quite ready to add: 3. — Correct papers. 4. — Grade recitations if they can be heard in the back of the room; if not give D. 5. — Wash blackboards. N. B. Also discovers that colored chalk is detrimental to spotless appearance and gleaming nails. Just as routine begins to seem boresome all of a sudden it seems that it really isn ' t. This conclusion is arrived at after teaching that never-to-be-forgotten first lesson. The lesson is taught as pipes and knees knock and hands and voice shake. The clock seems to be afflicted with bradycardia. Surprisingly the lesson plan over which she has spent days in preparation lasts oidy a few moments. Eventu- ally the hour ends and she sinks into a chair with the firm conviction that she has taught her last lesson. Not being arbiter of her own fate, however, there is a next time and a next, and she gradually learns that there is something interesting in schedules, course planning, and giving laboratory directions so that the students can use them. At last, when the four months are ended and she leaves that desk which has seemed so entirely her own through constant companionship she feels that per- haps there is a niche in the world into which she may fit. Asked why one likes Theory, the answer is simply that of the Queen’s to Alice, “Some do.” Page one hundred twenty-one S tuiuutt Assistant in Nnrsittg JJrmripU If one has the desire to teach there can he no more comprehensive training, than that acquired in the four months’ course, as supervisor of probationers in Nursing Procedures. Rare opportunities are offered to demonstrate to the novices of the profession, how perfect beds are made, the infeasible act of turning a mattress with a patient in bed, the intricate sandwiching of blankets for the famous hot wet packs, the principles of “stuping” without bending over, alcohol sponges to our dusky friend, the dummy, with many anxious looks lest her idiosyncrasy for cyanosis should appear. Roll call week necessitates a little shorter beauty nap, a longer wait in line, and a much later breakfast. Class room week with its immense responsibilities, adds intensity to the dem- onstrations when we discover a minor detail has been omitted and we are forced to excogitate some means out of the difficulty. The week of study hour demands an unlimited supply of knowledge to satisfy the ever-increasing embryonic professional minds. To onlookers this duty seems easy, but they forget we are responsible for the moulding of these plastic lives which is governed by the hundreds of supervised demonstrations that are performed in the classroom and on the wards. As we look hack over this four months and scan the varied situations we feel what a valuable opportunity we have had. Even through our many errors we were staunchly supported by our instructor. We wish that more of the students might have the privilege of being instructed, and attempting to instruct in the principles and practices of nursing. To conclude we, who have been the recipients of this four months of ex- perience and enjoyment, congratulate ourselves on our good fortune, while we regret that our more unfortunate classmates have not been so favored. Page one hundred twenty-two 1 9 2 8 •Public Health M iss White, the district nurse in her blue uniform and black hat with bag in hand walked briskly up the street mentally outlining the day’s work. “Yes, I think I’ll do Mrs. Banacido and baby first. It shouldn’t take more than an hour and ten minutes today — and I know she’ll be expecting me early. Oh! there I do wish I could do something with that sister of hers. She just simply w r on’t understand why premature babies shouldn’t be handled and it must be my fault that I can’t get it across. I wish I knew a little Italian — t hat would be an asset. I do believe 1 11 try to squeeze in a course at night school next winter. It is a bond to be able to talk their language. And this new case which I have to- day, I wonder what it ' s like at that house. Marie Cataldo, seven years, 478 South Margin Street, fifth floor rear, possibly pneumonia, fourth day illness reported by neighbor. Now wouldn’t you know the neighbor wouldn’t give the doctor’s name? Well. I can find that out later, but it means coming way down again to telephone for his orders. Of course they would live on the fifth floor. I surely ought to reduce with all this stair climbing, but 1 haven’t lost an ounce. I wonder if it wouldn’t be wiser to make Marie my second call. Mr. Sellari can wait a little longer today, his incision looked so well yesterday. And if Marie shouldn’t take very long I can give him a bed bath and then he’ll feel so much better he’ll forget he had to wait.” And so her thoughts ran on as she started her morning’s work. The public health nurse with her varied duties is a teacher and sales agent. What she has to offer is health teaching, the price of which is attention and cooperation. Page one hundred twenty-three MG G G?� «©S� 1 9 2 8 Etherizing “AS IT AIN’T” Scene: Ward C or D at 6:30 A. M. Thermometers popping from glasses eager to he in patients mouths. 7:00 A. M.— Head nurse arrives with a gay and sweet “Good Morning”. Maybe 7:15 — Lucious breakfast of fruit in season — delicious cereal — hot (laky muffins — and such coffee! Telephone rings — Hot Dog! A call for the amphitheatre. Mayb e gloves, maybe a case! Arrive at amphitheatre — dons an im- maculate etherizing gown, goes to sup- ply closet cuts herself a head gear! Fhe patient an elderly Westender, with much growth on the chin. Absorbs ether and relaxes into a state of coma immediately. “What room shall we go into?” “Oh! anyone you find empty will do and wait for the surgeon.” Surgeon arrives and greets everyone as a long lost friend, most of all the etherizer, to whom he bows low with a polite, “Miss X .” The management blows the whistle, announces, “Bilateral Nephrectomy”. We’re off! Pulse is of finest quality, salivary glands refuse to function, thereby creating a free airway. As the op. draws to a close (four hours later) Dr. glances at pa- tient, notes the “schoolboy complexion, ' and submits the following orders, with- out being asked : Morphia gr. 14 q. 2 h. by the clock unless respirations go to 4. Tap gallons 1 stat (not P. 0.). Quarts 2 q. 2 h. if convenient for nurses on duty. House diet with extras. C. B. this evening if desired. Patient is gently moved from table to the chariot, back to ward, now lifted from chariot to his downy bed of ease. This being a very busy day, “Nursie” rushes back to the Amphitheatre, leaves gown, hurries to lunch so that she is able to help on the ward with the after- noon’s work. ' r Reaches ward and meets smiling head nurse who says, “You’re very tired and we’re getting along nicely with the work. I’ve taken the ‘temps,’ so go right off duty until tomorrow”. “Nursie’’ feeling Rt and exhilarated after such a pleasant day, goes to her room, takes off her cap and shoes and goes “deep in the arms of Morpheus”. Page one hundred twenty-four 1 9 2 8 Amyhithratrf The diagnosis of operating may be made by these symptoms — Palpitation, nerv- ous tingling of extremities and excitement. Such inward quaking as we feel at the thought of entering the sacred portals of the amphitheatre! After being assigned to a service and told the names of innumerable instru- ments, shown intricate drapings and incomprehensible needles, our minds were in a veritable chaos. If we were not granted the privilege of a Monday P. M. we did have the honor of discovering how much laundry was contained in seven baskets. By the time our own gloves were marked an unconquerable sense of panic had arrived which threatened to annihilate us when the head nurse said, “Scrub and set up for the next op.” Scarcely once did we cease trembling from then on. But the exultation there was at the end of the first operation made up for the previous ordeal. As we became more proficient, time could be found for a short lesson in anatomy as the surgeon carefully explained the case. It became a pleasure to anticipate the next necessary article and have it on hand before it was demanded. The siege of laundry, junior work, needles, catgut and brushes often lasted far into the night, but there were many hilarious moments after all the operating was over. As the doors closed on another dav one immediately began to think of the mor- row. At the front door each service inquired about the schedule and were sad- dened or elated by the prospect of a long or short day. Page one hundred twenty-five 1928 Dirt IKitrlmt i Chief of our joys is the Diet Kitchen. After many meals of fish and hamburger, our mouths water with thoughts of gastric relief. We bestir our weary bones at 5:30 A. M. to start the porridge and break the eight boxes of macaroni into the two kettles of water a la Saul. What would the innocent “pup” do without Saul ' s assistance? He shows us everything from the proper time to “ditch things to how to run the “escalator”. Here just a word of thanks to the trusty mixer that strains prunes and makes liver juice with untiring devotion. With much running to the refrigerator, weighing of diets, and snapping of elastic bands, we rush the last belated article to the already crowded truck. From then on we listen anxiously for two hells on the telephone and the voice saying, “Ward 31 didn ' t get its milk and cream mixture . “If they hadn ' t ‘plus-ed’ so much they would have had it.” sputters the care-worn, calculating nurse, look- ing up from a muddle of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. Now the dietitian goes to lunch at 12:00 and returns at 12:30 during which time the nurses appear in the dining-room????? The Senior and Junior by this time are at their “slips” and the poor pup is scrubbing her table while Saul “has his work to do,” thereby upsetting the ac- curacy of the “clerical work greatly. Page one hundred twenty-six 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred twenty-seven 19 2 8 Swial Artimtira To every Senior the events encircling graduation furnish the real thrills of training. The Senior Ball transforms the most serious minded member of the class. A metamorphosis occurs before our very eyes. Gone the prim uniform and hair net. ‘ Waves” appear where there was perfect calm. Spare moments are spent in gazing into the mirror to determine the desired effect of gown and coiffure. Be- lieve this Cinderella tale or not, it’s true. For one whole evening duties are for- gotten and each Cinderella is a princess until the clock strikes twelve. Are your feelings easily hurt? If they are, take due precautions and bury them deep, before you buy your ticket for the Senior Play. The introvert should beware lest she be thrown into a state of melancholia. But it is your first and only opportunity to see yourself as others see you. Do not miss it! The fates have been kind to us. Not everyone can boast of two graduations. At the first of these the student body, training school, parents and friends honor the Seniors with their presence in the Rotunda. The graduating class receives inspiration from the accomplishments of the past and is given a challenge for the aims of the future. Then as the last notes of the recessional die away the underclassmates are whisked from sight, like young children being put to bed, and the Seniors enjoy the reception which follows. In reality this solemn oc- casion is only a step nearer to that never-to-be-forgotten hour (the second gradu- ation) when each one is called individually to sit before her chief for the last time as a student nurse. Graduation over, February soon comes, bringing a new group of probs to take into consideration. Being juvenile in mind at least they must have a children ' s party. St. Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s birthday are excellent excuses for a dance, just to get into practice for the May Ball which is the festive occasion of the year. 19 2 8 Page one hundred twenty-eight June and vacations! “And what is so rare as a day in June, then if ever come perfect days”. Senior and Prob cherish them alike. Summer brings picnics, hikes and swimming. Then it is September again — bashful probs to be welcomed, and classes as well as parties for which to be planned. Everyone wears a flower for M. G. H. on Ether Day, and there is lively compe- tion for an invitation to the Ether Day Dance. Injured feelings, however, have ample chance for mending when Hallowe’en Frolics begin. During Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays many jolly evenings are spent practising carols. Christmas morning finds many up at an early hour. A hurried breakfast of coffee and doughnuts in the E. W. kitchen, and then we are off for a procession through the wards, singing carols. This year social events such as theatre and bridge parties, hikes and swimming groups, have been much more easily planned for with the assistance of our Social- Physical Director. Page one hundred twenty-nine 1 9 2 8 9 Atlilrtirsi In t he summer of 1926 a few ambitious people thought of running a tennis tournament. To have a team to play outside seemed loo much for which to hope, but why not have some good games among ourselves? So we had a tournament. Only a few girls realize how difficult it was to get those matches played off. To find two girls off duty at the same time, without anything more important to do, or without general disinclination to play tennis — it seemed the so-called tennis tournament was mostly a failure. But the darkest days do clear up and so after a su mmer’s struggle the grand finals were reached with Helen McLean and Ruth Pettingi 1 1 the competitors. After a hard-fought battle Helen came off the court the champion ! Yes, we had a basketball team during the season of 26-’27 and we surely have high ambitions for the future. Our three games with the McLean nurses of which we won two, we hope to repeat next season plus games with other teams here in Boston. When the much talked of and hoped for social and physical director be- came a reality things ran much more smoothly. Miss Nelson knew just what to do about games, getting the use of various halls to play our games in, and even to practice in. With someone to direct we feel assured that a basketball his- tory is well begun for M. G. H. Along with the basketball, skating was enjoyed on the lake in the Public Gar- dens, on the river and at the Arena. And then swimming — the Friday afternoon pilgrimages out to Brookline tank always drew a goodly number. In season, of course, the tank was abandoned for out-door dips in the ocean. Hikes, picnics, excursions of all sorts have all been among our activities. Tennis again comes forward and at last Miss McCrae’s hope for a team is com- ing true. An added incentive to practice and play in the tournament is the cup Page one hundred thirty 1 9 2 8 donated by subscription to the students on which is engraved the name of the win- ner of the single and double sets. Priscilla Thompson, singles; Priscilla Thomp- son and Jocelyn Harris, doubles. Athletics, though few and rather undeveloped, have been a welcome diversion to those of us who have held interest in these sports. We hope that in the near future facilities promoting them will be added to the training school equipment and that the splendid spirit among the girls will be increased a thousand-fold. Page one hundred thirty-one 1 9 2 8 Page one hundred thirty-two 1 9 2 8 «SS� «5C «ESG M Page one hundred thirty-three XG %3G ! %3G ‘%3G 1 9 2 8 § luiUutt (Snurrnmrni President, D. Raymond Secretary , V. Johnson Vice-President. B. Spillane Treasurer, D. Kennedy 1928 STUDENT COUNCIL 1929 1930 M. McNeely W. Parsons A. Breen E. Olson F. Pfarr L. Young Miss Campbell FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Dennison Miss Smith ‘ The purpose of this organization, which was established in 1915, is to unite the members of the Training School in such a way that a self-governing body is formed which aims to uplift the ideals and standards of the School by developing a strong sense of individual responsibility.” Membership in the association is not compulsory, nevertheless a large majority of the students are enrolled as active members. The organization consists of of- ficers, an Executive, the Student Council, and an advisory board with respective duties outlined in the constitution. The By-Laws consist of sundry rules and regulations governing the dormitory life and the conduct of students in their off-duty time. This includes the pro- vision for late permissions and over-night leaves. Questions involving school-wide policies are discussed at a meeting of the stu- dent council called at the request of either the Superintendent of Nurses or the student body. Recommendations from this committee are then referred to the stu- dent body as a whole and a vote taken to determine the desired action. The constitution and by-laws may be amended, revised, or added to by a ma- jority vote of resident students, plus the sanction of the Superintendent of Nurses. The pressure of duty and the desire for entertainment often make some forget the privileges herein derived, but we feel it embodies an ideal toward which we should strive. Page one hundred thirty-four 1928 Page one hunched thirty-five 1 9 2 8 «©$ «©( 3� s©13 � E5)e( Getting up a Joke Section is no picnic. If we print jokes, folks say we are silly; If we don’t they say we are too serious. If we publish things from other papers, We are too lazy to write. If we don t print contributions, We don ' t show proper appreciation. If we do print them, the paper is filled with junk. Like as not some fellow will say we swiped this from an exchange. SO WE DID “Is this the fast train to Boston?” CL ' S 99 Yes. “Well, would you mind letting me out to see what it’s fast to?” B. — “When I was young the doctor told me if I didn’t stop smoking cigarettes I’d become feeble minded.” M. — -“Well, why didn’t you stop?” “Got a sweetheart yet. Lily?” “Yes, and he’s a regular gentleman.” “That’s nice.” “Yes, he took me to a restaurant last night and poured his tea into a saucer to cool it, hut he didn ' t blow it like common people do — he fanned it with his hat.” Medical Examiner — “What are rabies, and what would you do for them?” Student — “Rabies are Jewish priests, and I wouldn’t do anything for them.” Miss B. (back row) — “How can I keep my feet from going to sleep?” Voice from the front — “If that’s all that’s going to sleep why worry?” Page one hundred thirty-six 1 9 2 8 (Class $Ix nplj?rg While eating her breakfast of young Italian dates, dry bran and Cuban coffee M iss Louise Mertz, superintendent of nurses at M. G. H., scanned one of the morning papers contributed by the Colby Pure Milk Company. Miss Mertz paused with an appearance of interest over the picture of Miss Lazure’s wedding party, which included Miss Morse, Miss Baker and Miss Epler. Advertisements which seemed of special interest to her were the following: Raymond’s book, an autobiography, “The Head Ward Maid”, “The Little Quakeress Tea Room” in Greenwich Village, Proprietress Miss Olson, “The Cupid’s Mill Matrimonial Bu- reau,’ conducted by Miss Gertrude Bolles. Turning the paper Miss Mertz searched the theatrical page for some good wholesome play to which to take her dietitians, Miss Eddy and Miss Smart. She pondered whether to go to see Miss Filipak, dancer at the Gaiety, or Gladys Howe in “The Vamp.” At this point the noise of the House Officers disturbed Miss Mertz to such an extent that she arose and passed out the door with a frigid bow to the young doctors, Miss Nelson and Miss V. Taylor, whose voices rose louder than any others. Passing through the corridor she met Miss Lombard and Miss Horan, who after their many vacations for illness were almost ready to graduate. Look- ing over the schedule for the day Miss Mertz noted her appointments with Miss Spillane, the new Social-Physical Instructor, Miss Belden, head of the Nursing Efficiency Board, Miss Lolmes, publicity agent for the hospital, and Miss Martin and Miss Eleanor Davis, active members of the “Silence Club”. The clock in the brick corridor showed it to be time for Monday morning conference, so Miss Mertz hurried on past Miss McDonnell’s admitting office and the telephone office, where Miss Pettengill’s sweet voice was heard answering gently the friends’ queries. The staff sat down quickly on Miss Mertz’s entrance (a custom started at Miss Cummings’ suggestion) and respectfully awaited her first words. Miss Cum- mings is now taking Miss Dunn’s place at “Pheelips House”. After asking Miss Lane and Miss Hamilton, two head nurses, to remove their hair nets, and sug- gesting that Miss Fessenden, the practical instructor, lower her cap. Miss Mertz proceeded with the day’s business, prompted by her assistant, Miss Chrystal. One of the most discussed points was whether or not the night supervisors, Miss Graham and Miss Burgess, should disturb sleeping night nurses. Miss Litchman and Miss Cree, arguing against the awakening of said nurses, won their point over Miss Coghlan’s hot-headed disapproval. Miss Crowe suggested that head Page one hundred thirty-seven 1 9 2 8 nurses should fix up the sickest patients themselves, admitting that she herself longed for more work and exercise, but Miss Werner disagreed heartily. The question was only settled when Miss Blaney refused to stay on unless she could do more work. At this point the door flung open and Miss Popkiewicz, superin- tendent of orderlies, rushed into the room in evident distress, proclaiming wild- ly that despite Miss MacKinnon’s book on “How y to Ascend the Incline While Keeping the Patient Comfortable,” the orderlies insisted on behaving as they had in her day in training, and insisted on calling Miss Blondin, Superintendent of Orderlies Training School, to settle the situation. After Mrs. Talbot had given a little talk on the advisability of all Sunday off for students only, the staff meeting dispersed, Miss Leach stumbling over two chairs and knocking down M iss Natalie Davis in her rush back to work. Calling her secretary, Miss French, Miss Mertz began her morning mail. The first was a letter from Miss Anna Taylor, who was leading a Medical Missionary Hospital in the South Pole. She gave a glowing account of the noble work done by her assistants Miss Poole and Miss Lehmann. The next three letters were from M iss Downing, applying for position of Head Dietitian and counting the beans, Miss Boyce applying as supervisor of men mopping the brick corridors in figure eight designs, and Miss McCarthy applying for Miss Kemp’s position. Here a telephone call from Miss Smith imparting the exciting news that she and Miss Perkins were collecting cats on Beacon Hill for Dr. Bauer for $5.00 per capita. Returning to her correspondence Miss Mertz found a request for information from M iss Hamlin as to how to register by reciprocity. The last envelope contained a bill from Miss Hopkins for five baby “Mary Chase Dolls’ to be used in Miss Mc- Neely’s Pediatric lectures. Taking up the telephone, Miss Mertz called her friend. Miss Murphy, superin- tendent at B. L. I., and learned that Miss Flint, a supervisor there, had eloped without any warning. Miss Eveleth was taking her place. M iss E. Harlow was proving most capable in managing maids. It seemed to he quite her forte. Here Miss Mertz was compelled to say good-bye as Miss Kirrane, Miss Don- ovan’s successor, entered, dragging one of the floor washers by one ear. He had spoiled Miss Levesque’s rubber plant in the Out-Patient Department and was quickly dismissed from the service. Miss C. Harlow saw that he was safely past the front door, her special province since Miss McLennan’s departure. Miss Mertz now summoned Miss Koski from the clothes room regarding the ever-in- creasing quantity of lost clothes. Yawning a little, Miss Mertz turned to see Miss Lamphier, Matron of the Page one hundred thirty-eight 1 9 2 8 New Home, and Miss Earle, Matron of the Thayer, awaiting her excitedly. Miss Lamphier had found an over-due hook in Miss Clark’s room, a salt-cellar in M iss Robertson’s room and (here she lowered her voice) chewing gum in Miss Tucy’s room. Miss Earle was in despair because Miss Watson would not pick up her shoes and so on “ad infinitum.” At last the matrons departed, still weighed down by their ponderous troubles. M iss Mertz glanced at Miss Piddock’s picture hanging above the map (Miss Piddock was in charge of the Annapolis Hospital, a great honor) and then her eyes, falling upon the map again, she arose. Going over to it, she sorrow- fully picked out two red pins, representing Miss Winters and Miss Peters, and carefully moved them to Model Home Town. Two nurses lost to the profession. Thinking of the McLean sisters, who were now the world champion tennis play- ers, she moved their respective pins to England, where they were playing just then. With a still more sorrowful mien, she slowly pulled out two more pins and dropped them in the middle of the Atlantic. They represented Miss Fish and Miss Record, deported for anarchistic viewpoints. Sadly Miss Mertz stepped hack and regarded the map once more. Slowly a beatific smile became visible on her countenance. “Indeed,” she said, “Indeed the class of 1928 is after all the noblest class ever to graduate”. This will go down in history as the deepest and most profound remark of Miss Mertz. E. Morse (to an Italian orchestra) — “Oh! won’t you please play Fillet Sole? ’ H. O. to prob. — “Did this patient have cyanosis?” Prob. — “No, he had Soda Bicarb.” Page one hundred thirty-nine 1 9 2 8 (ClasB Mill KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the Class of 1928, of the Massachusetts General Hospital Training School of the City of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, and State of Massachusetts, considering the uncertainty of this life, and being of sound mind and memory, do make, declare and publish this our last will and testament. We do bequeath our capacity for enjoyment of training and our persistent sense of humor, so carefully nurtured by the adversities and successes of our three years in the General, to our less fortunate followers; also the expert culinary artistry which has existed here throughout our residence. We also leave sheltered benches along the Esplanade to protect our nurses from their more boisterous neighbors, whenever they may wish to enjoy the river’s breeze”. For the back row of seats in the New Home classroom we leave cushions for both the seats and backs of the chairs, in order that their occupants may find them more comfortable to “rest” in. To the February class of 1931 we leave our “new” petticoats which we brought in when we entered as probs and wore so prodigiously. To Miss McCrae’s classroom we leave Clad Howe to serve in capacity of “awakener”, for those who suffer from the malady of “olden days”. If need be we might consider Boyce as an able assistant. To the House Officers we leave new ward duty schedules, which will read: “On duty 10-11 A. M. 12-2 P. M.” “No night calls — if urgent call Visiting Man.” To these we also leave a fund which will enable them to “Hire a Hall” for “Change Day” festivities. To Mr. Connors and Mr. Kellogg we leave the privilege of being introduced to every young man who calls for, or leaves, nurses at the Front Door. To Dr. Mclver, a mimeograph, in order that the wards may be supplied with copies of letters to which they may sign their names and send in whenever a patient gets out of bed to say his prayers. To the Training School at large we leave ten pairs of shoes, of all sizes. This is to aid it? saving the shoe leather which is spent in walking to the various sur- rounding Tea Rooms, et cetera, also “Pluto” to tour the Charles on Inspection Day. To Miss Johnson, we leave a fund to recharge the batteries in her electric chair. To Miss McCrae, all the Chase dolls she desires. To Miss Smith, a noiseless set of steam pipes for her classroom, the Year Book Staff leaves her 365 days of uninterrupted peace. Page one hundred forty 1 9 2 8 « To Miss Dennison a telescope to see all the nurses going off duty early. To Miss Fraser we leave an electric “scooter” so that she may save her strength in attending to the sick nurses in all parts of the hospital. To Miss Mina McKay we leave a complete set of Osier. To Miss Mary McKay, a bird’s eye view of the hospital with explicit directions. To Miss Griffin printed forms with the formula of the hopper pail solution for all future nurses in the training school. To Miss McLennan, a radio to broadcast from 1-2, “What have you in your bag, Mrs.?” and “You can’t go with your mother, little boy!” To Miss Ellinwood we leave a skeleton on which to learn the bones of the body. To Miss Hillis we grant the honorary degree of G. S. 0. (Graduate Switch- board Operator) to the Theoretical Department. To Miss Gile we leave B. Spillane’s lean and hungry look. To Dr. Taylor we leave our personalities, which were somewhat battered in the process of readjustment. To K. Phillips, of scanty mane, Glady’s Howe’s abundant pug, to hold her cap on. To Murial Guinard, Nat Davis’ good natured obesity. To Winifred Parsons, Liz Watson’s appendages. To Audrey Merrow, a standing invitation to all Visiting Men. To Florence Crocker, a bit of Zorine McDonnell ' s mien. To Margaret Hamilton, the privilege of getting mail at all hours, and returning to Ward 31 for the rest of her training days. To Dorothy Lind, Sy Perkins’ unquestionable neatness. To Christine Moore, Helen Coghlan’s length and nursing ability. To Vieno Johnson, Cree’s newest invention of an ennunciator. To Sarah Lifvergreen, Pitch’s agility. To Miss Upton, Helen Burgess’ smile. To Marion Verge, some of Holloway’s loquacity. To Misses Vaillancourt and Giberti we leave the privilege of eating whenever and whatever they want, regardless of calories. To Edna Kelly we leave McCarthy’s “men friends” and “late passes.” To Mary Graney and Flip we leave our trousseaus. I do nominate and appoint Executrix of will and testament EFFIE NELSON, our long suffering president for three years. In testimony whereof, we have, to this our last will and testament, subscribed our names, and affixed our seal, this 13th day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred twenty-eight. Page one hundred forty-one 1 9 2 8 Hi. (S. 2}. Alphahrt A is for “Abies”, we have them galore, Whose troubles and pains number ten times four score. B is for babies whom we learn to adore, And want to go back to “twelve” just once more. C is for Cod which we have twice a week. To subdue our spirits and keep us all meek. D Stands for doctors of whom we have many — Sometimes we wish that we didn’t have any. E is for Ether, we use it with pride, For under our Dome, here, it was first tried. F is a ward and need more be said? After one hour there you are just about dead. G is for Godsoe, who in us instills The fear of 1 osing our narcotic pills. H is for halos which we all deserve. After three years of training with never a swerve. 1 for Inspection, you scrub til you’re sore And hide away medicines in the desk drawer. J is for “johnny” — a nightgown, please say, Because if you don’t you must see Miss McCrae. K is for Kilcoyne, who shaves all the heads, Fixes the radios and pushes the beds. L is for Livingstone searching all nooks For old kitchen utensils and library books. M for the Minney’s where we go in despair. To fill up our stomachs and buy underwear. N for the night duties, long, hard, and dreary You come off in the morning exceedingly weary. 0 for the Out-Patient filled to the door. With mothers and babies and grandfathers hoar. P for late passes of which we have four. To try to get more you squeeze through the door. Page one hundred forty-two 1 9 2 8 Q is for questions the visitors ask, To answer them all we find it a task. R for our rooms which always look right And never, no never, could be called a sight. S is for Saul who is the joy of our hearts, He washes the spinach and helps make the tarts. T is for tennis which the doctors play well And when one hits a ball, they all give a yell. U is for uniforms tidy and neat, M. G. H. checks are hard to beat. V for Victrolas the patients to cheer And likewise the nurses when everything’s drear. W for work which we do all the time, It gives us gray hair, a horrible crime. X is for X-ray, a troublesome place, To reach there when called demands a brisk race. Y for the yawns seen too often in class, Which may sometimes accounts for the failure to pass. Z for the zero awarded this verse, It might be lots better, but couldn’t he worse. A. — “I reckon that Student Government Meeting is about our attitudes.” B. — “What’s the matter with our attitudes?” A. — -“Gone up in smoke, I guess.” Miss S. — “Where are the tactile organs found?” Prob. — “I can’t say it, but it’s on the tip of my tongue.” Miss S. — “Correct.” M iss — had been hunting for her Orthopedic drill and as she came to her desk the phone rang. Contrary to custom the amphitheatre was called for hre, and to the operator’s call of “Drill Ward D basement”, she disgustedly said, “For Heaven’s sake how did it gel down there?” Ain’t this one sanitary? Physiology calling its mate: “Hi, Gene.” Page one hundred forty-three 1 9 2 8 THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS OF THE PAST YEAR AS SEEN FROM T. S. 0. ' They Knew What They Wanted.” Vacations. “Broadway.” Any floor, any night at 10:45 P. M. “The Big Parade.” Graduation Night. “Beau Geste.” Mr. Godsoe. “Cradle Snatchers.” Kilcoyne and Rocheville. “The Ghost Train.” Ward I on a windy night. “The Better ' Ole.” Linen closet at report time. “The King of Kings.” An East Medical resident. “The Follies.” “When I belong to the T. S. 0.,” etc. “Criss Cross.” Monday morning changes. “Pirates of Penzance.” Nurses with brown paper bags. “Loose Ankles.” “The M. G. H. gait.” “The Student Prince.” A fourth year medic’s idea of himself. “The Miracle.” Perfect calm in the dining room. “Sunny.” Any day there are no patients on the plaza. “Honeymoon Lane.” Fruit Street at 11:29 P. M. “The Nervous Wreck.” Most any probationer. “Queen High.” Sweet girl graduate. “The Butter and Egg Man.” Mr. Frankson. “White Collars.” Visiting Men. “Lady Fair.” The 7:15 A. M. complexion of some of the head nurses. “Coconuts.” Addicts to Parkman Street parking. “Wallflower.” Night nurse at class. “The Cradle Song.” “Kindly find the proctor.” “Swim, Girl, Swim.” The sterilizing nurse. “What Price Glory.” Contributions to the Year Book. Page one hundred forty-four 1 9 2 8 (Blass Untr Best Nurse E. Morse Best Natured N. Davis Best Looking . Peters Best Dressed M. Lamphier Most Energetic H. Lehman Most Popular N. Davis Most Democratic E. Smith Most Optimistic E. Watson Most Conscientious E. Nelson Most Generous E. Morse Most Personality E. Smith Most Executive Ability S. Perkins Wittiest B. Spillane Neatest in Uniform S. Perkins Luckiest D. Raymond Page one hundred forty-five 1 9 2 8 3 « 3)e( 10 JSrmsrii § nunr Examination Directions : 1. Bring well written cuffs to class. 2. Always chew gum during said period for encouragement. 3. Roll paper tightly in a wad on completion. 4. Leave in waste basket as you pass out. Question one: Describe fully who “Punk 1 is, stating bow the name was obtained. Question two: Place the following quotations: 1. “I put tile fear of God in them.” 2. “Hands out of bib, child.” 3. “When I was a student.” 4. “You ' re a goner five years after you graduate.” 5. “No seconds on desserts.” 6. “As a matter of fact.” 7. “I have my work to do. Question three: State fully why you came in training (any one able to answer this question satisfactorily will pass the entire exam.). Question four: (Put a minus if the statement is true and a plus if untrue.) 1. All dietitians are more agreeable than nurses. 2. Lunch is served dailv on the wards for the nurses, except on ten and twelve. 3. Spaghetti is taboo in our dining room. 4. All good Christians have Sunday as a day of rest. 5. Maids take care of our rooms. 6. The sewing room always sews on lost buttons. Question five: (LJnderline the correct word.) 1. Doctors are: men, gentlemen, surgeons. 2. A pack is: a horse, a bag, a large compress. 3. Students rise for: a supervisor, a doctor, a ward-maid. Page one hundred forty-six 4. Cubicles are: cages, ice-cream cones, towers. 5. Probes are: instruments, young females, unnecessary. 6. Caps are: head coverings, dignity, head rests. 7. Maids are: obsolete, excellent, ever-present. 8. All students are: intelligent, good-natured, noble. (Underline all three.) Question six: Suggest if possible any improvements for our training school. (Anyone sug- gesting any will flunk.) Anxious father pacing the floor. Nurse — “The mother is O. K., and the baby is a girl.” Father — “Thank God, she ' ll never have to go through what 1 just have.” Exam. — “Name the three kinds of admission.” Prob. — “Three kinds of admissions are: Front door, back door and emergen- cies.” Joe Doherty (after being told to give an alcohol sponge appeared with a small solution bowl). “All right. Nurse, I have the alcohol, but where’s the sponge?” A. Taylor (before a bird store window containing parroquetsl. “Why look at the green canaries!” I)r. Leland — “Where is Mrs. ’s splint?” Flustered H. 0. — “Er — er — it’s on the way, sir.” Dr. Leland — “How about getting it on her leg?” Too-knowing patient — “When are you going to have a look in my sella?’ Visiting man — “I doubt whether it’s worth my time to investigate your cellar! Page one hundred forty-seven 1 9 2 8 (Sht Snfljn ' rtiou Bay We all appear with anxious eyes, When Inspection Day comes round. The Head Nurse — she most always sighs. When Inspection Day comes round. The beds we scrub with all our might. One single inch we dare not slight, Each one is garbed in spotless white. When Inspection Day comes round. The tables, too, we eye with care, When Inspection Day comes round. We hustle out the fruit that ' s there, When Inspection Day comes round. The specks of dust and microbes all Before our flying dusters fall, We make the Gold-Dust Twins look small, When Inspection Day comes round. The medicine closet’s next in line. When Inspection Day comes round. We make the bottles fairly shine, When Inspection Day comes round. Sodium Bromides must be clean, The hypo spoon an extra sheen, No borrowed bottles must be seen, When Inspection Day comes round. Our hoarded sheets we give away, When Inspection Day comes round. And ginger ale is apt to stray, W hen Inspection Day comes round. One dozen eggs may be on hand Three loaves of bread — that, too, may stand, But chocolate sauce is contraband. When Inspection Day comes round. We scan the “warmers” dizzy height. When Inspection Day comes round. The ice box has a drain that’s right. When Inspection Day comes round. We use a duster that is wet, A busier crew you’ve never met. But— they always find what we “forget”, When Inspection Day comes round. — Exchange. Page one hundred forty-eight 1 9 2 8 iH. 8. 11 ent (Hmnmanimmtta 1. Thou 2. Thou 3. Thou 4. Thou 5. Thou 6. Thou 7. Thou O O. Thou 9. Thou 10. Thou H. 0. on 1 ireaktast every morning, on the wards. for thy mail between 1 and 2 P. M. Bright Nurse — “What precautions shall I put him on?’ “Peyer’s Patches are small pads on the intestines to prevent infection from spreading. ” Q. — “Why does the nurse accompany the patient to Allen St. House?” Drowsy Student — “To add to the patient’s comfort.” We have discovered from the Probs that the: Nurse’s Dining Room is in the “Brink ”. The “nearerlogical” wards are on the first floor. Dr. Dennison ' s office is in the basement of the Bulfineh; also, the Bazo- Metabolism” Lab. where the amount of heat and energy to carry the body while it is at rest, is given. Serums and “vasolenes” are kept in the “armonia chloride” room. One floor up is Ward 12, babies ward, W ard 10 is Children ' s Ward, NO AD- MITTANCE. On the wards the laundry chute is a dumb-waiter, where we send laundry, food and other supplies. Page one hundred forty-nine 1 9 2 8 Autograph [ avoo uXjo tajo o Ja or-N r ) ' nt« V� C_- _r Jla ► ni ■%c r� AVl w«. o.cV. n- n.H.w ' yA Cfs Y-sSL V Z J o — - ' x £ - - — t v5 S Sb Autnrtraplia Page one hundred fifty-one ItniimiraiUtatr (Elasa Spgtstrr M iss Catherine Armstrong M iss Ella Beebe M iss Agnes Bennett M iss Louise Bennett M iss Mildred Blake M iss Julia Buckley M iss Delvina Champagne M iss Florence Crocker M iss Florence Farrell Miss Margaret Francel Miss Florence Giberti Miss Eileen Gilmartin Miss Madeline Graney Miss Margaret Hamilton Miss Elizabeth Harmon Miss Katherine H iggins Miss Yieno Johnson Miss Cecile FaCherve Miss Margaret Fane Miss Virginia Leussler Miss Robina McGaughey M iss A1 ice McKinney Miss Nora Morrissey Miss Audrey Merrow M iss Myrtle Miller Miss Winifred Parsons M iss Gene Roberts Miss Helen Shaw M iss Dorothy Sherry M iss Fredericka Snelgrove Miss Dorothy Stoney Miss Muriel Thomas Miss Marion erge M iss Enes Zambon M iss Fois Ames Miss Ethlyn Austin Miss Hazel Benjamin Miss Marjorie Bennett Miss Catherine Caldwell M iss Eileen Carroll Miss Anna Chignola Miss Josephine Connelly Miss Margaret Dean Miss Ellice Drew Miss Evelyn Eddy Taunton Avenue, Norton, Mass. Swanton, t. South Berwick, Me. South Berwick, Me. Cotuit, M ass. 205 Warren Ave., Whitman, Mass. Wilder, Vt. 56 Bedford Ave.. Buffalo, N. Y. 36 Briggs St., New Bedford. Mass. 727 Cleveland St., Evelith. Minn. 677 Washington St., Whitman, Mass. 508 South Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. East Walpole, Mass. 4 Royal St., Lawrence, Mass. 39 Fremont St., Gardiner, Me. Marstons Mills, Mass. J30 Clarke Ave., Quincy, Mass. Lowell Ave., Methuen, Mass. West Paris, Me. 8 Child St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. 33 Lawrence St., Watertown, Mass. 15 Maple Terrace, Newton, Mass. 268 McDonough St.. Portsmouth, N. H. 394A Main St., Amesburv, Mass. Lincoln Ave.. Manchester, Mass. 62 Brooksdale Rd., Brighton, Mass. 43 1 Church St., Marion, O. 5 Park St., Middleboro, Mass. 21 Hillcrest Rd., Reading, Mass. Catalnia, Newfoundland. South Acton, Mass. Sagamore, Mass. Lunenberg, N. S. South Ryegate, Vt. Easton, Me. 1-17 Worthington St., Boston, Mass. Ashfield, Mass. 12 Fobes St., Portland, Me. 7 Regent St., Ottawa, Can. 11 Hubbell Park, Rochester, N. Y. 386 Willard St., W. Quincy, Mass. 26 Custer St., Jamaica Plain. Mass. 70 Whitefield St., Dorchester. Mass. 19 Rockview St., Jamaica Plain. Mass. 169 Gilman St., Bridgeport, Conn. Page one hundred fiftv-two 9 2 8 Miss Mary J. Fisher Miss Gertrude Foster Miss Mary Foster M iss Katherine Gay M iss Jessie Halbert Miss Harriett Haworth Miss Ruth Hoyt M iss Marjorie Johnson Miss Edna Kelley M iss Dorothy Kennedy M iss Dorothea Keough Miss Alice Krolick Miss Dorothy Lind Miss Nancy Marshall Miss Elizabeth Martin M iss Margaret Matzek M iss Margaret McGarry Miss Cecelia McSwain M rs. Hannah Meredith Miss Christine Moore Miss Clarice Moore Miss Selma Nelson M iss Erma Nichols M iss Mary Norton Miss Helen Pease Miss Florence Pfar M iss Florence Sewall Miss Ruth Sherburne Miss Marie Smith Miss Ruth Smith Miss Claire St. Louis M iss Celina Theriault Miss Priscilla Thompson M iss Erma Trentini Miss Ruth Webb M iss Clara White Miss Elizabeth White Miss Dorothy Wilson M iss Janette WMod Miss Winona Abbott M iss Mildred Alexander Miss Alice Bailey M iss Alice Breen Miss Doris Brown Miss Linda Burgess Miss Naomi Currier Miss Louise Dennis Miss Muriel Dow Page one hundred fifty-three Caryville, Mass. 1083 Main St., Leominster, Mass. 750 Washington Ave., Ogden, Utah. Damariscotta, Me. Forestdale, R. I. 50 Allston St., W. Medford, Mass. Colebrook. N. H. 389 Newport Ave., Wollaston, Mass. Ashfield, Mass 58 Dartmouth St., Medford, Mass. 76 School St., Taunton, Mass. 22 Granite St., Webster, Mass. 12 Chase St., Orange, Mass. 4 Walnut St., Merrimac, Mass. 82 Maple St., Potsdam, N. Y. 51 Proctor Ave., Revere, Mass. Sh rewsbury, Mass. High Plain St., E. Walpole, Mass. Punta Gorda, Fla. 35 South St., Milford, N. H. 1567 27th Ave., Columbus, Neb. West Fitchburg, Mass. Wiscasset, Me. South Berwick, Me Clifford St., Lee, Mass. Lipton, Iowa. 12 Summer St., Rockport, Mass. 34 Terrace Ave., Pawtucket, R. 1. 14 Pine St., Maynard, Mass. Mt. View Sanatorium, Lakeview, Wash. 206 Court St., Brockton, Mass. North Main St., Caribou, Me. 1121 Casper Place, Rockford, 111. 61 Union St., Milford, N. H. 635 Rugby Road, Schenectady, N. Y. Amherst St., Milford, N. H. 100 Eastern Ave., Montreal West, Can. 146 First St., Hinsdale, III. 15 Everett St., Melrose, Mass. 16 Midland Rd.. Wellesley, Mass. Alexander Rd., Billerica, Mass. 5 Hooper St., Marblehead, Mass. Hardwick, Mass. Bryantville, Mass. North Hampton, N. H. Ox Bow, Me. 23 Irving St., Cambridge, Mass. 7 Elm St., West Lebanon, N. H. 9 2 8 M iss Vera Eastham Miss Frances Ellinwood M iss Dorothy Esson M iss Bessie Flint M iss Lillian Gilbert M iss Madge Greer M iss Muriel Guignard Miss Alice Gustafson Miss Blanch Haley Miss Hazel Halladay Miss Dorothy Ide Miss Dorothy Jones Miss Persis Lane M iss Dora Lawson Miss Sarah Lifvergren Miss Vyrene Macomher M iss Alberta Mason M iss Christine McDonald Miss Helyn McEttrick Miss Isobel Richardson Miss Mary Savage Miss Edith Sturgeon Miss Mary Sullivan Miss Regina Sullivan Miss Pearl Vaillancourt M iss Louise Young Attleboro, Mass. Hillsboro, N. H. 56 Manchester St., Nashua, N. H. 55 Eddv St., Springfield, Mass. 8 Broadway, Waterville, Me. 4807 Caroline St., Houston, Tex. 309 Bell St., Ottawa, Can. Gibbs St., Proctor, Vt. Franklin St. Ext., Clinton, Mass. Hillsboro. N. H. Webster, Mass. Central St., Georgetown, Mass. North Jay, Me. Montpelier, Vt. 96 Bay St. Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. 78 Rockland Ave., Malden, Mass. 82 Court St., Portsmouth, N. H. Main Ave., Gardiner, Me. 99 Greenough St., Brookline, Mass. Carleton Place, Ontario. Can. 5 Oak St., Warren, Penn. Ashland, Mass. 1174 Hayward St., Manchester, N. H. 196 Ash St., New Bedford, Mass. 86 Broad way, Taunton, Mass. II Park St.. Brookline, Mass. Page one hundred fifty-four 19 2 8 c Advertisements ANNOUNCING THE ENLARGED WARREN KAY STUDIO Now With Two Galleries And HOLLYWOOD LIGHTING We believe that the Studio is now the best equipped in the East CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS WARREN KAY STUDIO Home and Studio Photographers 304 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. RICHMOND 4332 FREE DELIVERY MASSACHUSETTS SPA C. M1NICHELLI, Prop. Fruit, Confectionery, Ice Cream, Cigars and Periodicals COMPLIMENTS OF A GRANDMOTHER ALSO FRESH CUT FLOWERS 275 CAMBRIDGE STREET Cor. No. Grove Street Boston, Mass. A . M . LIPKIN EXPERT REPAIRING of WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND EYEGLASSES We do fine engraving 236 CAMBRIDGE ST. ESTABLISHED 1890 Page one hundred fifty-seven CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Graduating Class of the M. G. H. FROM THE STATIONERY AND ART SHOP (C. Malcolm Derry) 77 CHARLES STREET. BOSTON HOTEL KENMORE An Ideal Place for BANQUETS DANCES BRIDGE HAYMARKET 4747 Particular Attention Given to Telephone Orders THE CONDE SHOP Florists Gifts and Decorations Located at Entrance to Subway Ample Parking Space in Rear “FLOWERS, THE GIFT THAT GROWS 126 Cambridge St. Boston, Mass. A. B. CALDWELL, Lessee COMPLIMENTS OF CLASS O F Aska the Doctor Aska the Nurse Who fixes shoes hest All Say Mr. Happy THE HAPPY SHOEMAKER 1929 10 GROVE STREET BOSTON Dr. John H. Braley CHARLIE’S LUNCH DENTIST 222 Cambridge Street 2181 Washington Street ROXBURY, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. Page one hundred fify-eight BURT’S 17 WEST STREET Home of GROUND GRIPPER SHOES The Most Comfortable Shoe In The JVorld GET THE HABIT BUY FROM CABITT And Get the Nurses’ Discount For a Full Line of PERFUMES TOILET ARTICLES AND PHARMACEUTICALS Go to the “Old Reliable” Canning Pharmacy H. CABITT. Reg. Ph. 109 Green Street BOSTON, MASS. Visit Our Hygienic Frigidaire Fountain A Fresh Line of Candies at all Times BURTON BROS. CO. INCORPORATED 32 White Street NEW YORK Doctors and Patients welcome the nurse who wears a uniform made of BURTON’S IRISH POPLIN Made in the U. S. A. of finest cotton grown. Page one hundred fifty-nine Central Directory Suffolk County Nurses 636 Beacon Street — Suite 6 BOSTON, MASS. Telephone — Kenmore 3340 and 3341 Registered Nurses, Men and Women Hourly Nurses Undergraduates Nurses Day and Night Service lancock 1437 Hours: 9 a. m. — 5 p. m. Appointments Not Required STE LUNGS HAIRDRESSING PARLORS Specializing in PERMANENT WAVING MARCEL1NC M WICl RING SHAMPOOING FACIALS SCALP TREATMENTS Rooms 814-15-16-17 8TH FLOOR LAWRENCE Bl ILDING 149 TREMONT ST. 34 WEST ST. BOSTON, MASS. S. W. KRAMER Doctor of Pharmacy Attention Paid to Individual Prefer- ences in Choice of Nurses 270 Cambridge Street, cor. Anderson NO FEE TO PATRONS BOSTON, MASS. BEOSSOM COURT GIFT SHOP FLORENTINE NOVELTIES ITALIAN LINENS ART EMBROIDERY HANDKERCHIEFS PICTURE FRAMES POTTERY AND NOVELTIES MRS. F. D’ERRICO 1 BLOSSOM COURT— OFF CAMBRIDGE Phone Hay 5350 BOSTON, MASS. MAY WING LAUNDRY 296 Cambridge Street BOSTON, MASS. The Lancaster Theatre (OPPOSITE NORTH STATION) When a visit to the movies is planned, naturally a theatre is selected which offers the best entertainment under the most pleasing conditions. The LANCASTER presents only high grade pictures, with the best equipment obtainable, while courteous attention from trained employees distinguishes its service. By these means the LANCAS- TER has won loyal support from dis- cerning and appreciative patrons from all about Boston and suburbs. If you have never visited the LAN- CASTER, try it once and he convinced. Page one hundred sixty