Regina Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing - Memorare Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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mi ax turn g|,: Capping On February 12th, at two o’clock, ninety-one girls walked solemnly down the aisle at the Nortown Theatre. Six months of hard study and work had finally come to a climax. The chair¬ man, Mr. W.W. Vanderguard then called us one by one across the stage to receive our caps from Sister Brodeur. The programme consisted of songs sung by the seniors and piano selections played by Mrs. P, McIntyre. Father H. Bosma, hospital chaplain, in his message told us his understanding of a nurse. Father J. J. Farrell, S. J. of Campion College gave us a very inspiring address. Thank you very much Father. Following the ceremony at the theatre our parents and friends toured the hospital. A lovely lunch provided by the Sisters, was served by the senior classes in the nurse’s residence. This important day for the new white caps ended as each student went home for a short stay with her family. It was a lovely day-one we shall always remember. I hope we shall measure up to all that is expected of us.

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This year again was another successful one for the Glee Club under the capable direction of Mr. Bill Duignan. During the Christmas season the Glee Club sang at two festivals—The Rotary Carol Festival at Knox Metropolitan Church on December ninth, and the Knights of Columbus Festival at Campion College on December twentieth. Two carols were sung, one being sung in French. On December twenty-first, the Glee Club again sang carols around the hospital. Done by candle light, this was very impressive. The employees’ Christmas party, held in the cafeteria on December seventeenth, also gave the Glee Club a chance to demonstrate their vocal powers, which they did to the satisfaction of all. Our most sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to Mr. Duignan for his time, patience and efforts spent with us and we hope he will direct many more successful years of singing with our Glee Club.

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The Pageant The Garden Scene BOUQUETS TO HER GLORY After weeks of much preparation, “Bouquets to Her Glory” was presented to the public on November 22 and 23. Dignitaries of Regina as well as the general public were impressed with entertainment that varied from religious music to classical selections rendered by the String Ensemble. Upon entering Sheldon-Williams Auditorium all were greeted by the strains of organ music played by Mr. Max Laidla w.The music finely woven through all the performance, added a touch of dignity and solemnity. On this occasion we witnessed a celebration of the Beatification of Blessed Marguerite d’Youville, foundress of the Grey Nuns’ Sisters of Charity of Montreal. In the dimmed and hushed auditorium, the commentators who were Messrs. Bob Hi ll and Hugh Delaney, told the story of a Quebec born woman, who with the Grace of God and her inex¬ haustible desire to serve the destitute, founded an order of “Grey Nuns.” After seemingly insurmountable setbacks and trials this small community was recognized and to-day has in¬ creased in numbers and services. A tableau accompanied. The first scene portrayed the festivities on the day she married Francois d’Youville. The Glee Club of R.G.N.H. attired in the contemporary dress, sang songs that were popular in her time. Veronica’s dancers, six small youngsters, danced the minuet. An interlude of music was presented by the String Ensemble featuring Howard Leyton Brown and other members of the Regina Conservatory of Music. Selections varied from chamber music to hymns, to the “March Militaire.”