Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing - Semper Fidelis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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The student nurses held their annual “Rose Ball” on Novem- 16 at the Club Copacabana. It was a great success, with The Rose Ball ber 16 at the Club Copacabana. It was i approximately 430 people in attendance. Prior to the dance, a recep¬ tion was held, at which time the patrons were introduced to the princesses and their escorts. The following patrons were , present at the reception. His Worship Mayor and Mrs. S. Juba, Dr. and Mrs. A. Nat- suk, Dr. and Mrs. A. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Coodin, Dr. and Mrs. James McGoey, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Hladki. The princesses: Miss Alice Fingas, Class 62B; Miss Betty Ushey, Class 62B; Miss Marilyn Cooper, Class 63A; Miss Lor- raine Cooksley, Class 63B; Miss Marilyn King, Class 63A; Miss Lynn Trimbath, Class 64B. Receiving the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelly, Miss Anita Grant, Miss Faye Ches- Receiving the guests at the dance were: Miss M. Small, president of student body; Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner (Mrs. Gar¬ diner representing the Miseri- cordia Alumnae); Miss Martha Riley, Miss Jean Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. McSheffrey. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of this year’s Rose Queen—Miss Betty Ushey of Class 62B. Mayor Juba crowned Miss Ushey, and the presentation bouquet was given by Mrs. Juba; the Misericordia bracelet by Miss Small. Con¬ gratulations, Betty!

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' Reverently, I pledge myself before God and in the presence of this .that ye should QzckcallAlAj COttAA 64- I bathe the tired, patient sick And leave the covers neat, The while I think of One who washed His loved disciples ' feet. How often when I bandage wounds Have grateful tear drops started.... To think! I have a Saviour who Binds up the broken hearted, I pause by many a sufferer ' s bed To shake and smooth a pillow, (Remembering Him asleep on one In boat on tossing billow.) I give a drink of water and (Almost too good to be!) I hear my loving Lord remark, You gave that drink to Me. I make the meals for patients ' fare. I set out milk and bread... (My Jesus spake the word, and lo! The multitudes were fed.) Oh, sometimes in my crowded ward I think and catch my breath: My Lord healed sick folk just like these In busy Nazareth. 49

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AJIoHmAs Qt . Tmt Vay jJuMtda TeStdoitm To help her celebrate her Feast Day, A Tea was held in honor of the Nursing Director, on Friday, December 8, in the auditorium. All the members of the hospital took advantage of the oc¬ casion to express their appreciation to Mother St. Odilon. In the true Spirit of Christmas, the Student Nurses ' Choir brought good cheer to those less fortunate. Under the able direction of Mrs. Gebhard, the group carolled :at the St. Boniface Old Folk ' s Home on Sunday afternoon, January 10. The girl ' s carolled again on the eleventh in the hallways of their own hospital. The Misericordia. Christmas Concert 1961 Finally, came good ole St. Nicholas jingling and ho ho-ing down the aisle with his reindeer and his elf. After Sr. Superior, introduced by Dr. Scatliff, had expressed her thanks to all those who participated in the production of the concert, both on and off stage, and to the excellent turnout of the audience, every¬ one adjourned to the decorated cafeteria for refreshments and a gift from Santa. ■ The 1961 Christmas Concert, ' ■held on Wednesday, December ■ 13, with Mr. Z. Hladki as M.C., ■ and welcomed Mr. Pozyniak, ■was very well received. Starting the program in the ■ traditional way, was the Nativ- Bity Scene by the Student Nurses, ■with Mrs. O. Gebhard and Mr. MV. Morrone as soloists.