An invitation to the party was extended by the nurse whose birthday it was to the sister of her ward. Only nurses off duty were invited, and no males attended. The majority of nurses attended in their pyjamas and dressing gowns.
The report adds that the four sisters who were suspended after leaving duty, visited the junior nuts to wish them a happy Christmas. They were invited to join in the pa The report continued:
There were about 20 nurses and sisters present. The sisters remained at the celebrations for about half to three-quarters of an hour. They then went to their own quarters and had retired to bed by 1 am. The sisters
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