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10 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, Merch 13, 1965 JO"S JOURNAL BY JO ALDWINCKLE Women's Editor of The Times ¢ Top o'the Marnin' to all who are and all those who wish they were! Before another Journal goes to press, the 17th of Old Ireland will have rolled around and we shall have succumbed temporarily to smiling Irish eyes and the wearin' o' the Green. There is no doubt that the sons and daughters of Erin have an enchanting sense of humor, some- times too fey for the rest of us. What about the character from County Cork at a recent cocktail party who remarked, "T feel much more like I do now, than when I first came See what I mean? I suppose the arrival of all these highly-colored garden catalogues has the green-thumb brigade in a ferment of anticipation of digging, hoeing, raking and planting. It fills me with abysmal despair. Every year I receive enough gardening advice from kindly disposed friends whose bor- ders, beds and shrubberies are a joy to behold, to write a thesis on home gardening, but the plain truth remains. I cannot grow anything. At first I fell for the sales blurbs: 'Improved ever- blooming blaze climber; fiery scarlet blooms curtain the tall, fast-growing plant which blooms all summer"; "Big six-inch blooms hardy and double with delightful fragrance ..."s "Grows four to six feet high with tall flower spikes, loaded with double blooms .. ."'; "Extremely hardy for our * Canadian climate . . . blooms in the spring followed by scariet-red fruit in the summer... Easy to grow... fool-proof... " Well, either it's Irish blarney or else the horticulturists haven't got down to my grass roots yet. What's In A Name? Once I bought a rose called General McArthur, thinking it might have resistance and endurance. It's a long sad story, but the General, like other good soldiers, just faded away. In a fit of determination I bought bags and bags of crocuses, all colors. That would be nice, I thought, as my fingers almost became gangrenous from poking into the dank earth on a dreary November afternoon, to see these harbin- gers of spring spreading a carpet of mauve and yellow under the trees before the last of the snow had melted away. What happened? Nothing. Not a thing. Well, yes it did. I had to plant grass seed to cover the scars I had left in the lawn and the early birds practically laughed in my face. It's inexplicable to me that the things that I don't want flotirish. Some years ago I bought some "Queen of the Night" tulips (suitable, since I'm away all day) and planted them in front of the east veranda. Then Hazel came and did her best to blow us into oblivion, tearing off the east ver- anda, in her wrath. The veranda was never replaced and now ten feet out from the house, in the lawn every spring stands a solitary purple tulip. It's just no use. Last year, acting on sound advice from a reliable source, I purchased tuberous begonias. They grew, how they grew ... spindly and droopy, too tired to hold up their heads, I tied them up to enough green sticks to make a fence and still they flopped. "Oh," said the re- Mable source, "you shouldn't have bought the hanging kind. They're for baskets . . ." He Smells The Flowers Whenever we feel most friistrated something comes along to remind us that there is still much to be gratefuf#or. Through a reader I have the permission of Mr. Wiltam Brown of Rockcliffe street, to print his poem. He is 88 years old and so hale and hearty that he says if he only had his sight he could take a job. He is a member of the Humoresque Club for the blind and his poem is entitled "Gratitude". If you knew how very kind People are to all the blind You might wish that you Were just as blind as we are too. Oh, I know you would not quite Wish to lose your precious sight, But you would be surprised to know What kindness people love to show Alleviating our distress We pray. that God their souls will bless And may they long enjoy their sight Because they make our lives so bright. Isn't it wonderful to have an outlook on life? - . Two unexpected visitors have brought pleasant sur- prises. Colonel R. S. McLaughlin has been spending a few days at Parkwood. 'I just got a little homesick to see some snow," he said. He is enjoying excellent health and said that the weather in Bermuda this year has been de- Nghtful. There was a little rain last week but beyond that it pu been very good. He is returning to Bermuda this week- The other visitor was Arthur Elliott who 'dropped in" from England to catch the second half of Oshawa Little Theatre's play, 'Twelve Angry Men', on its final night, Before he was posted overseas, 'Art' had undertaken to direct the play and started rehearsals. Then the word came. "Art" had to leave and Harry Chapman stepped into the breach On arrival at his base Mr. Elliott was told that he had nine days' leave due, He didn't wait. He fiew to Paris to connect with an available flight to Canada and walked into the McLaughlin Library béfore the first intermission. He was delighted with the finished production and congratulated Mr. Chapman and the actors The happy occasion was celebrated at a party for the cast and stage crew numbering about 40 in all, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Gunther, Beaufort street, the same night. Nacsa itt THE FIRST HURDLE ne- gotiated, 39 junior students of the Oshawa General Hos- pita! could smile confidently after their official reception Thirty - nine eager young women passed the first mile- stone on a three-year journey when they were officially re- ceived into the Oshawa General Hospital School of Nursing last night. Enrolled in the School of Nursing last fall, the girls have completed their probationary training and can look forward to graduation in Centennial Year, 1967 The reception ceremony was held in Northminster United Church and the director of nursing, Mrs. Mary Telford, ex- tended a welcome to the large gathering of parents and friends. CLASS OF °67 One-third of the Class of '67 is composed of daughters of 'Class Of '67 Officially Received Into OGH School Of Nursing into the School of Nursing last night. In the front are Sharon Greer of Kirkland Lake and Patricia Hamilton | | | | | Hamilton, Frankford; Jane Har- rison, Galt; Lorna Hicks, Pic- ton; Helen Hill, Huntsville; Jane Huston, Lindsay; Carol Noyes, Belleville; Janet Parks, Picton; Janice Sadler, Nestleton; Mari- lynn Sharpless, Gelert; Donna Smallpiece, Picton Marian Sun- ter, Baltimore Ann Vituske, Barry's Bay Barbara Walker, Barrie; Joan Walker, Orilla; Gail Wilson, Perth; and Evelyn Winning, Unionville. In welcoming the visitors Mrs. Mary Telford, director of nurs- ing, said that the students had adapted themselves well during their probationary period, ac- cepting new responsibilities with increasing confidence. She as- sured them that teachers and/ head nurses were all anxious to) guide and counsel them in their) years of training. | 0 B 4 as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan, ray Rutherford, nue; Donna Galt, daughter of Mr. Trent Mr. J. C. Hepburn, assistant administrator, Oshawa General Hospital brought greetings from the board of directors and Miss Joy Whiteley, president of the Student Association, spoke of the lasting friendships to be made in working together. Mrs. H. Wilson, vice-president of the Alumnae Association of shawa and district residents, Jean Buchanan, daughter of ala drive; Joanne Rutherford, aughter of Mr. and Mrs, Mur- Winona ave- and Mrs. Erwin C, Galt, street; Sharon Scott, | daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Scott, Columbus; Sharon Sib- lock daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. N. G. Siblock, Dean avenue; Evhania Nedozytko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dmytro Nedozytko, Conant street; Linda Johnston, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson K. Johnston, Highland avenue; Janice Parker, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs, Walter H. Parker, Lowell avenue; Eva - Koblak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wal- ter Koblak, Park road north. Those enrolled from the dis- trict are Mary Lymer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lymer and Judith Sparrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sparrow, all of Bowmanville; and Gayle Disney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Disney, Pickering. Others are Elizabeth Cook, Stirling Linda Crowe, Bloom- field; Susan Elliott, Scarborugh; Jeanette. Farnell, Deana Hla- dysh, and Patricia McCullough, all of Toronto Gayle Fisher, and Betty Harper, Cobourg; Karin Goodison, Brockville; the School of Nursing, compli- mented the class and said that although methods might change the nurse's ideal remained the same, to serve people, the hos- pital and the community. Mrs, James McCansh, presi- dent brought best wishes from the Women's Auxiliary. Prior to the presentation of white testaments by Mrs. J. B. Rodney; secretary of the Gideon Auxiliary, Mrs, J. Allan Nichol- son, chaplain, addressed the class. THE LINEN CROWN She spoke of the significance of the nurse's cap, calling it a "linen crown." Sh» referred to the symbolism of other caps: the judge's cap signifying wis-| dom and good judgement the} policeman's, authority; the sol-| dier's, order, discipline and) routine and the "thinking cap,") the. invisible headgear that| every nurse must wear. She also! mentioned the Queen's crown,| worn through. the love and res-| pect of her subjects and com:| Joan Graham, Islington; Sharon Greer, Kirkland Lake Patricia TEA'S LEGEND } An ancient Chinese legend says a Buddhist. saint once cut jolt his eyelashes and where |they fell to the ground grew the \first tea bush. I} IS "NERVE DEAFNESS" CUTTING YOU OFF FROM LIFE? or phone i for your | FREE COPY of i "Nerve Deafness... | Can It Be Helped?" | COUSTICON \] OF OSHAWA PAUL BELLINGER 1119 Northridge St. pared it to the "'linen crown,' She quoted 2 Timothy, Chap- eon Auxiliary, Mrs. J.B. Rodney is seen making the EACH STUDENT received a testament from the Gid- FIRST MILESTONE IN THREE-YEAR JOURNEY TO NURSING CAREER presentation to Susan Elliott of Scarborough. ed "Make It Snappy' and from the "Chuckles of " directed by James Quarrington and pre- sénted at the Regent Theatre, the auxiliary raised $1032, com- narable to over $5000 today. Earlier plays and concerts were presented at the Grand Theatre, a concert hall over what is now the § §. Kresge Store Simcoe street south. : For many years, Florence Nightingale Sunday was observ- ed in Oshawa churches and .the offertury was donated the hos- Dital through the auxiliary. In 1928 a "Disappearing Pridge" was organized and a St. Patrick's Bridge was held in the Nurses' Residence Alexan- dra House The following year the St Patrick's Bridge was held at Parkwood and a tea was arranged in connection with the Motor Show in the Armouries. Oshawa was growing and in 1930 the St. Patrick's Bridge, now referred to as an annual event. took place in the Hotel Genosha Members supplied the bridge tables and chairs and vet them up themselves and the players occupied the Piccadilly Room and overflowed into the lobby It is recorded that in 1938 St. Patrick's Bridge was held in the Masonic Temple. In the fol- 'owiny vears, Simcoe Hall was used as the venue and with the opening of McLaughlin Hall, the --Oshawa Times Photos |cvcond nurses' residence, the of Frankford. Behind them, left and right are Joan Gra- ham Islington, and Karin Goodison of Brockville. | HIGH HONORS Mrs, Marie Taylor of Port Perry has received first elass honors in the Associ- ateship Pipe Organ Examin- ations of the Royal Conserv- atory of Toronto, In 1962 she was awarded the Royal Conservatory silver medal for the highest marks ob- tained in Ontario for organ. She will receive her latest honors at Convocation Hall, University of Toronto in November. TOYS IN BOND: MONTREAL (CP) -- A pre- view of new toys for children shown here includes a sinister ooking black attache case for would.- be James Bonds, The case is equipped with magic pens that write secret mes- sages, transistor radios that fold out into rifles, and cameras that become revolvers with the flash of a shutter, ter 4, verses 7 and 8 and ex- horted the students to "Keep your eyes on the goal; fight the good fight and finish the course. Miss Marian Sharp an inter- mediate student sang . "The Lord's Prayer' by Malotte. The Reverend H. A. Mellow .gave the invocation and benediction and the organist, Mr. John Robertson played the proces- sional and recessional hymns The students and their guests were entertained at a coffee party in the hospital cafeteria by the OGH Women's Auxiliary following the ceremony. St. Patrick's Bridge Continues OGH Auxiliary's Unique Project By JO ALDWINCKLE Back in 1910 it was a group of women who raised the money, $1000. to purchase the property on Alma street which is today Oshawa General Hospital. Led Ly the late Mrs. R. 8. McLaugh- lin, Mrs, T. H. Everson and sev- eral other key women in the then, small. community, formed themselves into the Ladies' Aux- iliary and dedicated themselves to raising funds to support the work of the hospital. In 55. years the ways and means may have changed but the objective and dedication re- main steadfast. Next Wednes-. day afternoon and evening under the convenership of Mrs, Harry Taylor. the Women's Auxillary, Oshawa General Hospital, will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day Rridge This is a social fund-raising project that has been held an- nually since the early 1920's and, in Oshawa, has come to be ré- garded as the official preview of spring millinery. MRS, HARRY TAYLOR (Bridge Convener, 1965) Mrs, the idea of Talent Money. Every member was given one dollar, this was later increased to two dollars, which she was required to invest in something she could produce and sell at a profit. This was often jam or marma- lade, knitted baby-sets or fancy reediework. MUSICAL EVENINGS Mrs. Conant distinctly remem- Bridge became an afternoon and evening event and both resi- dences were used, Now the af- ternoon play takes place in Mc- laughlin Hall and evening play in the hospital cafeteria. The bazaar has become the Festival of Gifts and Monster Bake Sale and the Gift Shop has superceded the Talent Money but the popularity of the winter dance 'Capricorn Capers" and £t Patrick's Day Bridge is as 'ively today as it was when the McLaughlin instituted bered that in 1927 the auxiliary|ladies wore ankle-length after- sponsored a musical revue call-inoon dresses and egret feathers. 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