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AUGUST, 1 948
THE JOINT Iany members of the Order and its Foundations are not COMMITTEE ,fnlly aware of the fact t.hat the Joint Committee of the Order of St. John and Brit.ish H.ed Cross Society carries out most important work, ancl work which lS al'io humanitarian in character.
In. this issue of the Gazette \\-ill be founcl a report of the Inter-County Book Repairing Exhibition of the Library Department, and it \\ ill be noticed that an appeal is made for volunt.eers to undertake voluntary part-time assistance in the art of book-binding. Do not lei t.he fact that you have no knowledge of the work deter you from offering your sen-ices. It is not a hard or heavy j ob, and you can attend classes \\ hich you \\ ill find both attractive and interesting . Further, you \\ ill have the pleasant knowledge that by your help some hospital patient has been able to enjoy the long hours of compulsory leisure. There are other Departments of the Joint Committee.
The After-Care Department is responsible for the care of men and '.-,'omen who have been invalided from the Services, long-term treatment cases, Far Eastern Prisoners of \ \'ar, and civilian air-raid casualties During the year ended J u ly, It)47, it was estimated that some TOO,OOO indiviclual visits were made by the memb(,rs of this Department.
T he Emergency l Ielp Department dea ls with ex-Service men and women \.vho are in receipt of c1isabilit:,>, pensions. Volunteers visit and advise these men and women, ancl report on the cases if they are in neecl of supplementary financ ial assistance obtainable from the Department. Business grants and loans to baclly disabled men, incapable of regula.r employment, arc made towards resettlement in civil1an life. Self-propelled i1l\-alid tricycles are supplied to disabled ex-Service personnel, ancll t is of interest to note t.hat on J une 30, 1947, of the 213 Emergency Help mot.or-propelled tricycle users, 196 were disabled in the 1914- 18 war and 17 in the T()39 45 "ar.
The H ome Service Ambulance Department. needs no introduction . T hi s D epartmen t was startecl in 1919, and st.i ll cove rs a well-needed fie ld of acti vity . W h en members comp lain t hat the new llealth Act has t.aken away some of th e work former ly carried out by the Brigacle, we must point out that there is still ver y much to do in other spheres of activity, ancl no o ne n eed fee l that vo luntary effort.s are not required.
It h as been decided to recom111ence Orders should be forwarded to t.he issu e of Miniat.ure I nsignia of t.be Order. Assist.ant. Secretary, Order of St . J ohn, Tbe prices are as fo llo'ws :- St. J ohn's Gate, London, E.C. 1, and Bailiff Grand Cross, Dame Gran d Cross, K nig h t., Dame, Chap lain , Commander, accompan ied by a re mi ttan ce. Orders will and Officer Miniature I nsignia, £2 each. be dealt wit.h in rot.ation , a n cl there may Ser ving Brot.her and Sist.er: Old b e slight delay before t.h e In sign ia is style, [,2 lOs. each; n ew style , .£l IOs each. received
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lJriar1J in tbe 1&ritizb of tlJe of tbe 1Jazpital of of IDeruzaltm
His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, The Venerable Order of the Hospztal of St. john of jerusalem.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF KNIGHT SERVING BROTHER
Sir George Henry Wilkinson, Bt. (from Com- Frank William Monk. mander).
Surgeon Commander Christopher Noble Holton Joynt, M.B., R.N.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Noel Rowland Hutchinson Holmes, M.B. KNIGHT Sydney Lawrence, M.B.E.
Sir Frederick Michael Wells.
Captain Walter Reuben Lines, M.V.O.
George Horsnall.
Albert James Sims.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF William Pearson. DAME Percy Fletcher. Arthur Cottam.
Letitia Lily Ann Lethem, Miss Overend (from Ralph Vincent Rogerson. Commander). George Parr.
Albert Ernest Payne.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Henry Johnson Buchanan. COMMANDER (BROTHER) William Sunshine.
Hugh King Ashby.
Charles Arthur Poole.
James Huey Hamill Pollock, C.M.G., O.B.E.
Ernest Benjamin Brown, M.B.E. (From Officer.)
Frederick George Want.
Edward Victor Tranfield. William Wilfred James Lawson, M.B.
Frederick John Walters. Walter Hughes.
George Eric Billington.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Robert Burgoyne. ASSOCIATE COMMANDER (BROTHER) Alexander Macinnes, M.B. John Tiplady.
Sir Robert Waley Cohen, K.B.E.
Frank Barnett. Edwin Walter Hughes.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Henry Charles Wray. OFFICER (BROTHER)
John Hanks Day, M.B.E.
John Newth.
Philip Sidney Blunden.
William Victor Moore AlIen.
Percy John Morris.
John Lawrence Johnston, M.B.
Austin Fielding.
Harry Scholefield, M.B. (From Serving Brother.)
Henry James Denford. Humphrey Ingilby Marriner, F.R.C.S.Ed., L.R.C.P.
John Vernon Tollington, M.B.
Frederick Dowell.
J ames Maurice Jones.
John Harry Chapman. Henry Joseph Godfrey. Henry Charles Webb. Francis George Walker.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Percy Dover. OFFICER (BROTHER) John William O'Brien.
George William Hughes Townsend, M.B.
Stanley Edward Wilkins.
Maurice Stapleton Barker.
Colonel Arnold Irwin, D.S.O., O.B.E., T.D.
Major Count Peter Francis de Salis (Liaison Officer).
The Hon. John Christopher de Vere Loder (on appointment as Personal Esquire to Lord Wakehurst).
Captain Dominick Moore Sarsfield (on appointment as Personal Esquire to Colonel L. V. Thurston).
John McCall Wollaston (on appointment as Personal Esquire to Sir Gerald Wollaston).
John Cecil Nicholson Wakeley and David William Shenton (on appointment as Personal Esquires to Sir Cecil Wakeley).
Major Edward Raleigh (on appomtment as Personal EsqUlIe to Sir J ames Sleeman).
George AlIan Fenn Hally (on appointment as Personal Esquire to Mr. George Hally).
Arthur Noel Mobbs, O.B.E.
Arthur William Hackett.
William Henry Cawley. Robert Hewitt.
James Robert Agar.
William Mackie Walker. James Hunter.
Alec Swanson Hitchcock.
Captain Frederick Benjamin Cornelius, M.C.
Edward Gilbert Archer.
Joseph Edward Williams.
John William Robertshaw.
Edgar William George Norton.
Robert] ohn Webb.
Charles Henry Harding.
Ernest Robert Martin.
Alexander McDonald Bain.
Reginald Albert Robinson Cheese.
John Walter Scott.
Ernest Holland.
John William Proctor. David Scott, M.M.
James Henry Tarling. Herbert William Moulton. Ernest George Tann.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Arthur Stephens. OFFICER (SISTER)
Eleanor, Mrs. Paling. J ames Albert Russell.
Jane Benvie, Mrs. Williams. Charles Bennett.
Ethel Mary, Miss Savory. Maurice William Hood. (From Serving Sister.) Robert John Charles Elliott.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Edith, Mrs. Bright. Hettie May, Miss Perrett. Mabel Frances Helen, Mrs. Frances, Miss Ingram. Lilian, Mrs. Whittaker.
Margaret, Miss O'Donnell. Edith Gertrude, Miss Cresswell.
Christine Mary, Miss Sheryer.
Martha, Mrs. Whiting.
Emily Mildred, Miss Hoad.
Mary. Mrs. Hammond.
Elizabeth Ann, Mrs. Wilson.
Olive, Miss Addison.
Edith Mary, Miss Shaw.
Annie, Mrs. Slater.
Winfred Emma Louisa, Miss Thompson. Emma, Mrs. Hunter.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Sir William Johnston Thomson (from Commander).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DAME
The Countess of Lindsay (from Commander).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER)
Francis Somerville Cameron Cameron-Head.
William James Moore.
Professor John Duncan Mackie, C.B.E., M.C. (From Officer.)
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)
Norman Grenville Walshe Davidson, C.B.E., F.R.C.S.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER)
Nesta Gray, Miss Hamilton (from Serving Sister).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER)
Doris Ella Ligonier, Miss Balfour.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Captain Alexander Ferguson Dick Jamieson (from Temporary Serving Brother).
Albert Arthur Fitzgerald Peel. William Jamieson.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Winifred Muriel, Mrs. Harrower. Catherine Elizabeth, Mrs. Ross. Nancy Bowrie, Mrs. Dickie. Isabelle Reid, Miss Graham.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER (TEMPORARY)
Jean Aitchison, Miss Dawson.
DORSET The St. John Council for Dorset has undertaken to help with visitation of the lonely and elderly people in Poole. They have formed a committee, known as the St. John \Velfare and Visiting Committee, the chairman being Dr. Bowes, who was the first chairman of the St. John Council. The secretary is the Hon. Secretary of the Council. The Committee is formed by Brigade and members of other organizations interested in welfare work such as the Council of Social Service, the Inner Wheel, the Townwomen's Guild, and the Business and Professional "Women's Club. The vvork is in co-operation with the Poole Old People's Welfare and Housing Committee. Besides visiting, the Committee arranges a social hour and tea once a month, when they can discuss their difficulties and make new friends.
HAMPSHIRE The President of the Council is Colonel The Rt. Hon. The Viscount Portal, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. Sir 'Maurice Hallett has been appointed chairman, in succession to Brigadier Hurndall, with Dr. T. Lalonde as vice-chairman.
DURHAM The Viscount Gort presided at the inaugural meeting of the Council and welcomed a representative gathering which included Lady Scarbrough who has made a special journey north for the occasion. The Chairman stated that it had originally been intended to have one Council for the Counties of Northumberland and Durham, but this had been altered.
Major-General F. V. B. Witts (Assistant Director of Ambulance) expressed to the Council the regrets of Major-General J. E. T. Younger (Secretary of the Order) who was unable to attend, but who sent greetings and good wishes. General Witts told the members that by the formation of St. John Councils it was hoped to increase the prestige of the Order in the Counties and to make people realise the importance of the Order of St. John and the work it was doing.
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By GLNERAT SIR \VILLIAM SLIM, G.B.E., K.C.B., l\I.C.
(Extracts from a Lath given to St. JohJl Ambulance Brigade Officers at Ashrtdge.)
(Collclltded from page 202, jllly, 1948 isslle.)
power. Face facts-if a thing is unpleasant tell them so. Provided they know you are leader and are doing everything to make it better they will take it.
this does not prevent a. commander from giving icleas to his staff.
Another essential duty of headquarters is to pass on and translate clearly ancl rapidly the commandcr's intentions. I will gi\ e you a tip in my o,,'n experience. I suppose dozens and dozens of orders ancl instructions have been issued in my name, hut I have never writtcn one mysclf. I had people who could do it better. But one part I ha\'e always written myself, that is the 111t entLOl1. \Vrite your intention paragraph yourself, keep it short, and make sure it conveys what you mean. Then, if you have a goocl staff, you can hand it ovcr and not bother yourself about clctails.
I\,\OWLIWCE to producc ideas and suggcstions; but \n()ther quality a commander must het\e lS knowledge. 1£ you set out to lead people, one of thc justifications is that YOU know better than thcy do, \\ hicl{ meallS you must haxe 'more kno\declge than they ha\-c. Starting in smaller fields of leadership the leac1er, whether sergeant, platoon COJ11manoer, or foreman, must be able to cIo eyery job bctter than his men. As you get higher and the field of command widens, it is not necessary, and indeed it is impossible, to every function of thollsan(ls of men uncler your command. Your knowlcdge thcn becomes a more general knowledge; but yuu must know enough to see that the implements are uscd to the best a(l\-antage and to understand the (hHicultics and limitations of the: man \\ho is using them: and not to ask for something the man is not capable of cloing.
Ir\TEGRITY
Integrity is really the basic thing; evcrything else I havc mentioned should be based on integrity; that is if you ,,'ant a first-class leader. As long as things are successful people will follow a man "ho has not got this integrity, hut they will not follow when things go "Tong. \\'hen winning, cyerything is easy; but when losing and things are really tough and hard, that is when this quality of integrity is so important. Integrity IS really a form of self sacrificc; it means that the man does not put himself first anel that he thinks more of the cause and thc people he leads than of h lIll self.
Ill:. -\ nQU A RTERS
Evcryl)orly watches headquarters, anel it is only human nature to be very critical of peoplc bo"ssing you about. The more democratic you are thc marc critical you becomc. Therefore headquartcrs must not only be cfficicnt but must looh efiiGicnt. If somcone calls at headquarters he must not be kept hanging about. He may not get what he wants but he must go away feeling that somcone has paid attcntion to him and his point of view has becn considered.
An important element is how to put this O\'er to the troops. Some form. of dIrect approach to the men has to be found on three thl11gs-spiritual, intellectual, and material. T do not think therc is any way in which that can be done so effectively as hy a commander himself going about amongst his own troops. If you are really in command you should he able to walk into an y
Another clement of leadership is room, tent, hospital, ancl sit clown by sho\\'n at heaclq lIarters. Lf you are heacl yourself and say to the men: "I am of an organization or formation you the boss, \\hat havc' you got to say? " havc a right to commancl and get two In doing so therc are two things which things from headquartcrs-informa- matter. One is that you Mww what tion and ideas. you want to say, and the other is Headquarters should be ablc to tell beheve in what you say. Two warnings. you the statc of the Command, what Kevcr make a promise, because there is the men c.:-re any troubles they hardly any promise which you can h,wc. It IS the [ullctIOn of heaclqnarters make which is entirely in your own
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Courage, strength of will, balance of jUdgment, you will find these qualities of leadership amongst the mothers of many working-class homes throughout the country. It is surprising how many people have the qualities of a leader.
In this country of ours we have never been short of people like that, especially when there was the need. Our most important export has always b een character and we have exported that to the ends of the earth, When we require leaders they are to be had, and people like you can set an example. If you get a leader it does not matter from what class of society, bring him on. Leadership grows by leading.
An Inter-County Book Repairing Exhibition was held at 1 Grosvenor Crescent, London, from July 5 to 17, the Hospital Library Headquarters, and a fascinating display of craftsmanship it was.
The opening ceremony was performed by Lady Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief of the Brigade), with whom was Mrs. Harold Raymond, ViceChairman of the Department, and 1\1r. Gilbert Barker, the Librarian.
It was mentioned that 250 entries were received for the Exhibition, and that the judges had expressed their surprise that so high a standard of craftsmanship had been developed since the last Exhibition, which was 18 months earlier.
Mr, Gilbert Barker gave a silver cup for the best team working in rebinding, and this was won by the City and County of London. The prize for the most original bookbinding combined with good workmanship was awarded to Miss M. Baddeley, of Croydon, Surrey, and other first prizes were won by Mr. S. A. Howe, of Guildford, in the class for Individual Book Repairing; Mrs. G. L. Mellor, of Chorley Wood, Herts, in the class for binding magazines, etc.; Mrs, Heffer,
Overseas Welfare, Bad Oeynhausen. Altogether with the Cup Team there were 15 prize-winners, and the prizes were donated by Mrs. Raymond.
The Library Department lends books to 1,545 libraries in hospitals at home and 55 overseas. It has 3,000 personnel, and has library organizations in 52 English and Welsh Counties, and in Northern Ireland. During a year it issues some 250,000 books, including 30,000 special request books. Its books include those in most European languages, including Esthonian, and in other tongues as Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Eskimo, Malayan, and Swahili.
Volunteers are greatly needed at every repairing centre, including Headquarters, to assist in the pleasant and attractive part-time voluntary occupation of an ancient and artistic craft of bookbinding. The life of a book before it needs rebinding is about 50 readings.
Those present at the opening ceremony, when Lady Dunbar Nasmith presented the prizes, were Viscountess Gladstone, the Countess of Brecknock, Dame Beryl Oliver, Mrs, A. M. Bryans, and Sir Ernest Burdon.
The needs of Old People, their sadness, their loneliness, are among the greatest problems of the present day. The National Old Peoples Welfare Committee (in association with the National Council of Social Service) was originally established ganizing Home Help Schemes, organizing meals service, making representations to local authorities regarding housing, and promoting parties and outings.
in 1941 as a Committee of the National Firstly, the Brigade is represented on Council of Social Service. This Committee the National Old Peoples Welfare Comhas gradually become more and more mittee. representative of organizations closely Throughout the country Medical Comconnected with Old People, both voluntary forts Depots are lending Nursing requiand statutory. sites to invalids, and members are visiting
Among other items the ComIllittee serve those requiring nursing attention, under as a bureau of information, draws public a special Nursing Aid Scheme, in conjuncattention to the needs of. Old People, tion with the Queen's Institute of District promotes the establishment of Local Old Nurses.
Peoples Welfare Associations. Many of the Many examples of help rendered have local associations have been formed, the come to the notice of Brigade Headwork undertaken by them included the quarters among which are the following: setting up of hostels, visiting the lonely The Suffolk St. John County N ursi.ng in their homes and in institutions, 01'- Officer (S.R.N.) with a team of members 233
is staffing the \\'orkhouse Infirmary at I pswich for 2-1 hours once a. week to allow the :i\latron and her StaH time off duty.
The County Supenntendent for KorIolk represents the Brigade on the Committee for Norfolk which is trying to establish a scheme to better the lot of Old People III small country towns and villages. In the Brigade Corps started a club in 19-15 at their Headquarters, run fortnightly, giving summer outings and Christmas dinners to Olel Pcople.
In Tankcrton a Homc has been opencd by the Superintendent of the local ])i, ision, assist cd by the K ursing Officcr and mcmbers.
At Dartforel the first Darby and Joan Club in Kent is held at the St. John Ambulance Hall in Farningham.
In Bucking-hamshire the Cippenham and Burnham ursing Division arrange an annual party for Old People. Slough .I. ursing Division does likewise.
Cadets of Chcshire and elsewherc do shopping for Old People, while in Lancashire they undertake to collect Old Age
Over 3,000 persons were heated by Brigade personnel on the occasion of the serious floods which occurred during June 1ll British Columbia. Fortunately therc were remarkably few major cascs, but such cases that did de\'clop were gi\·en adcquate first aid treatmcnt and transported to hospital \\ith the minimum of delay. Thcre were many cuts abrasions blisters, strains, sore feet, cascs, and because of the abilib- of thc Bngade personnel to administer-first aid on the spot, it is estimated that in access of three thousand were able to continue their important tasks in manning the dykcs during thc critical \,"eeks from June 1 to 12.
Throughout the time, ] 5 volunteer drivers ,,"cre on duty, 15 St. John _\mbuvehicle dri,'ers and aSSIstant drivers, whllst some 250 personnel were on dut\' ranging from 24 hours to shorter periods.
Colonel 10ogood, .\rmy Commander at Langley Prairie, summed up the work of Brigade personnel as follows: "Their work was outstanding, both to ci, ilians and sen ice personnel alike. It would have been difflcult t.o imagine how thcy would got on Without the Brigade's skilled servIces and co-operation. The St. John Ambulance Brigade men were thc last to 1)e. evacuated from many dangcr points in thIS area. J t was a highly commendable effort" :\Tany newspapers in the area concerne<l and the Haclio Stations mell-
Pensions. The ew 1\1ilton (Hampshire) Cadet Division raised money for an invalid chair to take out invalids each weck; whilst the Gipsy Lane Cadets (Leicester) together with the Senior Division, often entcrtain Old People attached to the Gipsy Lane ' Vorking i\Ien's Club.
On the occasion of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth, the Cadcts of Bexhill (Sussex) decided to adopt four aIel ladies for who111. they could underlake such sen ices as were within their power. Hel Eoyal Highness was pleased to accept this as a wedding present.
Our representative in \Yestminsler was elected Chairman qf the General Purposes Sub-Committce of the Old Peoples \\'clfare Association.
From the abovc cxamples it ·\Yill be readIly seen 'I, hat a vast field is open to anyone who \yishes to take part in this very urgent and Christian-like work. Reports not mentioned in this short article, carricd out by Brigade pcrsonnel, will be wercomcd.
tioned the work of the Brigade in glowing terms.
:l\Iembers of J lHsing Di in one area organized a clothing drive, which resulted in ] ,800 to 2,000 pounds of wearing apparel being collected, whilst other Nursing members collected a number of cartons of cooking utensils.
At the request made by a l'uulic Health Officer, ccrtain Nursing members also assistcd at Clinics each week, at which anti-typhoid innoculations werc given.
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The Addiscombe, Surrey, England, Ambulance Divison is affiliated with the Rabat, IIlalta, Ambulance Division, and rccently President H. Lock-Kendell of the Addiscombe Division, visited 1\1alta to make personal contact with the Rabat Division. and to return the visit to Addiscombe of Commissioner Lieut.Colonel J. V. Abela.
:i\lr. . LOCk-Kendell, who is a Borough Counctllor of Croydon, presented a silvermountcd oak shield to the Rabat Division wl:ic!l was acceptcd by the IIJalta mlssloncr. At Brio-ade Headquarters in Valletta, 1\Ir. addressed large gathering of Officers of Ambulance and ursing Divisions who had come from all parts of the Island. He paid tribute to work of the Brigade in Malta dunng the war years. During his stay in Malta, 1\1r. Lock-Kendell was rec('ived at the Palace by His Excellency the Governor 23-1
and Commander-in-Chief. It is fell that his visit to Malta has done much to cemcnt the already strong bonds between units of the Brigade-at-IIome and in this Island.
The fourth annual competitions of the Brigade in Malta were held in July. His Excellency Sir Francis Douglas and Lady pouglas were present, and bcfore'presentmg the trophies, His Excellency the Governor emphasized the importance of the St. J ohn organization.
The trophies were prescnted as follows: St. Elmo Shield to Vallctta Ambulance Cup to Sliema Nursing DIvIsIOn; Xlsa Shicld to the Police Force; and a cup donated by Mrs. O. Gollcher to the C.VV. Nursing Division.
Those present included the ComLieut.-Col. J. V. Abela, Sir DaVId Campbell, Lieut.-Governor Air Marshal Steele and Mrs. Steele the 1\Iinister of Hcalth and 1\Irs. Adami, and Mr. H. Lock-Kendell.
PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND.
For the first time since the Brio-ade commenced opcrations in ew a Dominion-wide competition between bulance and ursing teams has becn held. As a recognition of Otago's centennial year, the venue was Dunedin, where the first am bulance corps of the Bri o-ade Overseas was established in 1892. b Otago gained first place in the ursing tests, followed by Taranaki and \Vellington. Four other teams abo competed.
!n the "\ 111 uulance tests, Auckland gamcd first place, with Canterbury second, and Otago third. Seyen teams competed.
Before the commencement of the greetings from the Priory were conveyed to the competi tors.
OWil:g to shortage of the February, 1948, of the Ga::c/le, a number of readers m Ialta ha \'e not ueen able to their copies. Twenty-six are still re.qUlred, and readers who have finished With their copics are invited to forward them to the Publishers, 51. John'S Gazelle, 4847 Chancery Lane, London, \V.C.2, marked " Malta".
CongratuJati.ons to " St. John" Family. -CongratulatIOns are offered to Dr. Mackenzie Evans, wife of Dr. Ernest and daughter of the Surgeon-inChIef for Wales, on the birth of a so n with all good wishes for the of the family tradition for St. John service
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Attention of readers is drawn to the following publications which will be available during the coming months, from, the Stores Department, St. J olm s Gate, London, E.C. 1.
THE ANNUAL COMMEMORATION SERVICE, 1948
This booklet gives a special report of the Commemoration Service held in Westminster Abbey, together with seven. pI:-otographs of the procession, both mSlde the Abbey and in Dean's Yard. Rcady end of August. Price 2s. 6d. each.
A pocket-size diary which in addition to the usual contents of such diaries contains 16 pages on the history of the Association, and the Bngade. Results of the National Competitions since 1897 are also given. On the cover is printed the eight-pointed cross on a black background. Price 2s. 6d. each.
The main feature of this calendar is the reproduction in colour of the picture by Nasl?yyth of the country between Tonbndge and Tunbridge \Vells, presented by members of the Order, the Association and the Brigade to H.RH. The Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding. Price 2s. 9d. each.
Two varieties will be a \'ailable. One shows the reproduction in of the ,window on the Chancery .Landmg at St. John's Gate, containll1g portrait figures of Grand Priors Sir John Kendal and Sir Thomas Docwra, and Fina, the first English Prioress at Buckland Sonorum. Price Is. each.
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NO.1 (PRINCE OF WALES'S) DISTRICT decorated with 50 candles, were cut. One
Over 5,000 members of No. I District by the oldest member of the I?ivisi,?n, d d' H d P k J 1 3 f th Cpl. Humphrey, who has 40 years serVlce para em. year on. u y or e to his credit, and the other by Supt. annual reVIew, Presentabon of Colours, C H J D t I . t' 'th and march past. e. n conJunc lOn Field-Marshal the Lord Chetwode was the FellowshIp of Hearth and MU:le received by the General Salute, after Scheme, sponsored by the CouncIl, which the Consecration of the new Colours of the Harrow entertook place. These Colours are in memory tamed 34 Ambulance and Nursmg perof the late Captain William Goodley, Com- sonnel of the Rhondda (South \Vales) missioner of the District, and were dedi- Corps. A full week-end been planned cated by the Rev. H. J. Matthews for the guests, who arnved at 6.30 a.m. (Chaplain of the Order), assisted by the on Saturday, June 26, from Wales. Rev. A. C. Barham-Gould. Receiving They were conveyed to St. John s. the Colours from the officiating clergy, the they were shown over the Field-Marshal presented them to the a,nd m the afterno.on an mspecColour Bearer who, with his escort, in bon ar:d presentabon carned out by slow time marched to the appointed place C:ommlsslOner Dr. Wrangham. A compebin the centre of the parade. bon was. held between teams froI?
The Field-Marshal, who was accom- the former gammg the panied by Brigadier W. B. G. Barne Silver. Mmer s the trophy (Secretary-General of the Order), The by LIeut.-Col. .1!Uchards, of CardIff, for Countess Mountbatten of Burma (Super- annual compebbon and intendent-in-Chief, and District Presi- the Rhondda, re?elved It the dent), and Lady Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy hands of Mrs. LeIgh,.wife of the ChaIrman Superintendent-in-Chief), then witnessed ofthe Harrow The members. from displays in which the five Areas comprising working only by the aId of the District performed before a very large lamps, demonstrated rescue work gathering of spectators. The trophy for m mmes. the best Adult display was won by Central The Harrow Dn,?-slOn, has been Area, whilst Southern Area gained the SpecIal. for 50 cup presented by Asst. Commissioner years contmuous serVIce, mamtamed for Dr. B. Hart, of Doncaster for the best 25 years the only invalid transport service Cadet display. Lord Chet;ode presented in the district. ,until a ambular;tce the trophies, and addressing the paradG', was purchased m 1920, thIS was the members on the displays out by means of a lItter. WhICh reflected the greatest credit on the The first fatal motor aCCIdent was Brigade. Countess Mountbatten also attended by members of the Division in addressed the parade, and commented on 1899. the work of the Brigade, which must have Hackney Division ran an exhibit in the impressed those present. She paid tribute form of a roadside first aid hut in a to Lady Dunbar-Nasmith for her tireless recent Road Safety Exhibition held by the and devoted work and guidance during Hackney Borough Council. The hut, her absence in India. fully equipped, had one side removed to !J:e past was led by Com- enable visitors to view the interior, and mlSSlOner Major A. C. White Knox the manned by members of the Division, music being supplied by the Metropdlitan by members of the No. 1 (Stoke Police Central Band. The parade pre- Nursing Division. Each sented. a very smart appearance, and the evenmg members gave demonstrations of marchmg was of a high standard. Many first aid. Mr. James Callagan Secretary :nembers of. the Order were among those to the of Transport, v:,ho opened m the specIal enclosures, whilst a great the ExhIbItIOn, expressed appreciation of crowd of the general public witnessed the the .fine :",ork done by the Brigade in parade from the natural grand stand of dealmg WIth accidents. the ground. K h H ,:"g tsbridge Nursing Division are arrow and Wealdstone Division cele- holdIng a c f F' t A'd I b ourse 0 IrS lectures, rated its Golden Jubilee on June 21 t h when a birthday party was held at which open 0 t e public, at No.8 Grosvenor present and past officers of the Division Crescent, S.vV. I, beginning on Tuesday, together with representatives from othe; September 7, at 6 p.m. The lecturer is d' J:?iv. Surgeon J. W. Parks. Full par- IVlSIOns, were present. On June 24 the bculars can be obtained from the OfficerAmbulance Division acted as hosts to in-Charge at th dd members of the No. 22 Nursing Division Ear ea. as gIven.. and on this occasion two birthda k' DIVISIons were active m y ca es, connectIOn WIth the Ealing Civic Week a 236
stand being available in the Town Hall. Displays were given by the Cadets, and also by the Ealing, Hanwell, and Greenford Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. Great interest was taken in the decorated vehicle depicting a casualty about to be admitted to a roadside first aid post. The Southall Cadet Band led the procession.
The Ealing Nursing Division entered two teams in the Diagnosis Competition of the Casualties Union, and No.1 team were successful in winning the trophy.
Hounslow Section of the Brentford and Chiswick Nursing Division was inaugurated on July 8, when District Officer Miss West presented members with their first aid certificates and mufti badges.
Wimbledon and Merton Nursing Division celebrated its Jubilee recently, and held various functions. A birthday party was attended by all officers and members, who attended the Wimbledon Theatre to witness the play The School for Scandal. The Theatre manager informed Evelyn Laye that they were present, and she presented them each with a programme on which was written "l\Iy best wishes, Evelyn Laye." A Church-parade was held at .Win:bledon Parish Church, the parade bemg mspected by Asst. Commissioner Dr. \Vrangham. The grand finale was a
dance and cabaret in the Town Hall, during which the Assistant Commissioner the Chief Commissioner's Jubilee CertIficate to Supt. Miss Spink. Miss Spink has compiled a brief history of the Division, which includes photographs of the first divisional surgeon and two of the first eight members, also Div. Surgeon Dr. Joan Dunkley and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Ha:Lgreaves, wbo occupied that position from 1898 to 1917.
Southport Nursing Divisions held a social evening recently, when the opportunity was taken to present Miss G. Kidson with a brooch as a token of affection from the members on her appointment as District Officer from Corps Superintendent.
County Secretary E. H. L. has been appointed to the important position of Secretary to the Bedford Group Hospital Management Committee. Prior to the recent war, Mr. Stonebanks organized the Civil Nursing Reserve in Bedfordshire, and was liaison officer in the Emergency Hospital Service for the whole county. He is County Secretary of the Joint Committee of St. John and Red Cross.
Luton Hoo.-On the occasion of 1\11'. \Yinston Churchill's yisit to address a large gathering at Luton Hoo, the Southern Area of Bedfordshire carried out the important first aid duty. A fete and gymkhana were added attractions, crowd approaching 100,000 was antICIpated. County Officer W. Weate.rhead was appointed to orgalllze first .aId arrangements, assisted by County Officer 1\Iiss H. 1\1. Brown and Corps Officer R. Ellison. Five F.A. Posts were set up, two being manned by the B.R.C.S. ?ome 70 Brigade members, together WIth two ambulances, were on duty, and 81 cases, mostly of a minor chaJ:acter, were treated. Six were removed to hospital. Dr. Charles Ifill, the Radio Doctor, together wit.h officials of the Fete Committee, visited the Posts, and expressed their appreciation of the services rendered.
On June 27 the annual inspection of the Eastern Area was held at "Tindsor, the inspecting offi.cer being Major P. G. Darvil-Smith (County Commissioner for Buckinghamshire), who was accompanied by County Vice-President Lady Lorair:e, Asst. Commissioner F. A. C. JarvIs, County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage, and other members of County Staff. Over 200 members were on parade under Supt. \\'. A. Green (BracknelI); and among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress of \ VincIsor (Alderman and ::\Iiss Fussons), Dr.l\I. T. 1. Jones (l\I.O.H.), County Police Supt. F. Salter, and others. J\Iajor Dan"il-Smith expressed regret that illness pre,"entecl County Commissioner C. A. Poole taking the inspection, but congratulated the parade on their smart. turn out. He referred to the fact that the new Health Act does not provide for first aid services, and therefore it was on the Brigade that the public would have to rely for this service. Special awards were distributed by the Inspecting Officer who took the salute at the march past.
The annual inspection of the Central Area \\'as held on July 11 at Reading, where some 500 members were inspected by County Commissioner C. A. Poole, who was accompanied by County VicePresident Lady Loraine, Asst. Commissioner F. A. C. Jarvis, County Supt. the lIon. ::\Irs. Leslie Gamage, and other members of t.he Count.y St.aff. Also present was :i.\Irs. Taylor, a visitor from New
:\Irs. A. Prew and Irs. F. Harvey for services rendered.
Reading.-On July 14 the Chief Commissioner's Jubilee Certificate was presented to Reading Town" A " Division by Col. A. M. O. President of the Ascot DIVISIOn, and a member of Chapter-General. He was introduced by the County Commissioner. He handed the certificate to Supt. J. Field, and also presented of Office to President E. J. Carier, SerVIce 1\ledal to Supt. G. Russell, and the annual awards to members, including the Dr. Harnett Cup to Cpl. C. Clarke, and the runners-up prize to S/Sgt. E. Chart. The Mayor (Ald. H. V. Kersley) addressed the meeting.
Royal Visit.- l'IIore than 200 Brigade personnel manned the 10 ri'irst Aid Points when their Majesties the I(ing and Queen visited the B.LF.
Church Parade.-O,"er 500 members attended the annual Church Parade held on July 4 in the Birmingham CathedraL
The sen"ice was taken by the Succentor, the Rev. Canon C. A. H. Lowe preached, and the lesson was read by A/County Commissioner Ballard. The Lord l\layor, who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, took the salute at the march past.
Scout Rally.- For over 30 years the Handsworth Ambulance and Nursing Divisions have manned a first aid tent at the annual Birmingham Scout Rally. A perusal of t.he " Accident Book" at this year's Rally showed that many cases were treated in the crowd of 10,000. Tributes to the work done were paid by high ranking officers of the Scout Movement.
Social.-The five G.E.C. (Witton) Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions recently held a social at which 1\1r. J. J. Gracie presided. The Badge of VicePresident was presented to Mrs. Gracie by A/Commissioner W. E. Ballard. Dr. J. G. Billington compered a film show of first aid and citizen films.
Gift.-Colonel F. G. Danielson, a Knight of the Order, has generously presented to the Brigade in Birmingham his unique collections of lantern slides on the History of the Order. It is proposed that these slides be used in lectures to raise funds for the ruined Priory Church.
Zealand. Corps Supt. F. Tash was in COUNTY OF BUCKINGHAM charge of the parade, the Heading Town High Wycomhe.-Mid-Bucks Divisions, " A" Ambulance Cadet Band being in ,\ ith the addition of Aylesbury, marched attendance, also the East Reading Salva- to the Parish Church preceded by the tion Army Band. Service awards were Town Band and headed by the County presented by Lady Loraine, and a Colours for the annual St. John Day Honorary Member's Badge t.o 1\1rs. F. A. C. service, which was conducted by the Jarvis. Presentations were also made to Vicar, the address being given by the 238
Rev. C. Perowl1e (Chaplain o( the Order). Assi. Commissioner Lieut.-Col. ]. E. Collins was in charge of the parade, which was inspected by the Mayor of High \iVycombe, who was by Major M. Beachcroft (Charrman of the St. John Council for the County), President Councillor]. R A,"ery, and County Officers.
Amersham. The annual Dog Show and Fete, in aiel of Headquarters Fund, was again a great success.
Some 2,000 ol1iccrs, men, \\ omen, and Cadets of the County of Cornwall paraded for the annual inspection, held at Newquay, and taken by Sir Bertram Ford, Director of Ambulance, "ho was accompanied by the o! Breckno.ck (Staff Orticer to the Supenntendent-lIlChief). County Commissioner Lieut.-Col. \ Y. Blackwood was in charge of the parade, other Counly Staff Officers present being Asst. Commissioners "". \\'. Johnston and 'Yo E. Mooney, and County Supt. Miss E. II. P. After the inspection, Sir Bertram 40 Service Iedals and Bars \dc1ress1l1g the parade, the Inspecting Olliccr said t.hat the counlry could he thanldul for the discipline, 'self-cont.rol, and abihtv ,\hlch "'ere so e\'Jdent III t.he Brigade. Lady Drecknnck said she had been impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the County Hcactfjuartcrs, and by the fact that e,"eryone in Cornwall seemecl to realize the inlport.ance of a continuat.lOl1 o( voluntary work 1Il the Health Service.
The annual County Compet.itions res.ulted in Sheepbrictge being placed first, followed by Derby and Peak Dale. Six teams presented themselves before Dr. \\T. A. F. Hurst. County Commissioner H. C. Chambers, announcing the results, stated that this was the last occasion he would be officiating as C01.111ty Commissioner, and introclucecl Colonel F. A. Bearn as his successor.
West Cup (Dual Home Nursing), and Poole Nursing the Grant Cup (East Dorset). The trophies were presented by Lady Walwyn. County Commissioner Dr. R. V. S. Cooper presided, being supported by County Supt. Mrs. Cooper, Capt. Docwra Rogers (Chairman, St. John County in Dorset), County Vice-President Lady Ellenborough, and the judges. Western Dorset.-Inspection of personnel in 'Vestern Dorset was held at Dorchester when about 350 personnel were on parade. County Commissioner Dr. Cooper was the inspecting officer, heing accompanied by the l\1ayor of Dorchester (1\1r. II. G. Longman), County Vice-Presidents Lady Ellenborough and Mrs. Felix \Vana, and County Supt. Mrs. Cooper. After the inspection and march past, the music being supplied by t?e \V"ke H.egis St. John Band, a speCIal sel:"ice was helc1 in tIle 1\Iethodist Church, conducled by the Rev. R Smith, assisted by Canon Bowers.
, Wyke Regis Divisions for the fourth year in succession gave a demonstration at All Saint<;' Church FCte. Div. Surgeon Parkinson arranged the tests, which were carriecl out under the direction of Supts. H. Hacker and 1\1rs. Hole, assisted by Cadet Ofhcer 1\1rs. Greenwall.
The annual inspection of the 'Yestern Area of the county was held at Braintree. Owing to illness of the Lord-Lieutenant and Counly President, Col. Sir F. H. D. C. \\"hitmore, the inspecting officer was Sir JOhl1 H.ugglcs-13rise, who 'was accompanied by Count.y Commissioner Col. J. L. Hamilton and Lady Courtauld. County Staff present included Asst. Commissloner Dr. J. T. \Vhitley, County Supt. Mrs. Snwllie, County Officers \V. E. Norfolk, E. A. Poole, J. S. Smith, 1\1iss \\T. K. Argent, 1\1rs. Gerrity, and County Cadet Oni.cers L. Gronow ancl 1\1rs. Howard. After the march past the parade attended Hocking Deanery hurch, where the Yery Hev. E. Rogers (Chaplain of the Order), conducted a special St. John sen ice. The Eastern Area inspection was held at Clacton-on-Sea, where the County Commissioner, attended by members of the County Staff, was the inspecting orrlcer. County Officer Norfolk was in charge of the parade, which numbered about 250.
At the annual County Competition, in addition to the usual competition for Ambulance and Nursing teams, a special competition was held for those ambulance men who had not previously entered for competitions. \Veymouth Ambulance gained the Shaftesbury Cup, and 'Veymouth Nursing the vVl1ite Bowl, During her stay in Guernsey, Lady and thus gained the honour of representing Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy Superintendentthe County in the Regional Competitions. in-Chief) was the guest of H.E. The Weymouth Ambulance junior team Lieutenant-Governor, Lt.-General SU' gained the Weymouth Cup. In addition, Philip Neame, V.C. (President of the St. Poole Ambulance won the Grant Cup John Council) aI:d Neame (COU?ty (East Dorset), Weymouth Nursing the Nursing Cadet VIce-PresIdent). On arnval 239
Lady Nasmith was met by County Commissioner Dr. \V. 13. Fox, Area Cadet Officer Mrs. E. C. Nason, and Supts. Miss G. M. Garis and 1\1rs. E. C. Guilbert. Members of the St. John Council met Lady Dunbar-Nasmith at Brigade Headquarters, and later she visited the Hostel of St. John, which was opened by the Brigade in 1945, to provide a home for 30 people who through age were unable to run a home for themselves. After visiting two Nursing Divisions, Lady DunbarNasmith took the opportunity to tryout for herself the radio control ambulance service. A dinner was held in her honour, and among those present were H.E. The Lieutenant-Governor, who stated that the Hostel of St. John was fulfilling a humanitarian service comparable to the original Hospice in Jerusalem, and Lady Neame, the Bailiff of Guernsey, and Mrs. Sherwill, County President Sir Yictor Carey, the Dean of Guernsey, and Mrs. Frossard Jurat, and Mrs. R. H. Johns, and Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Symons. Lady Dunbar-Nasmith, who inspected members of the County, referred in appreciative terms to the work of the Brigade in Guernsey, congratulating all concerned on their splendid achievements.
v,'hen H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent paid an official visit to Guernsey during June, Ambulance and Nursing Cadets were included .in the Guard of Honour composed of vanous Youth Organizations, under Cadet Supt. \V. Robin. County Commissioner Dr. \V. B. Fox, County Officer Mrs. A. H. Hickey, and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. E. C. Nason had the honour of being presented to Her Royal Highness, who lllspected the Hostel of St. John.
COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE
The County Inspection was held at \Vinchester, the inspecting officer being the Chief Commissioner, Lieut.-General Sir. Pownall. County Commissioner B:lgadler F. B. Hurndall was in charge, With Corps Officer H. Ballington as Parade Commander. An impressive service was held the Cathedral by the Dean. The resultlllg collection of {33 14s. Id. was subsequently sent to the Priory Church Rebuilding Fund.
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visitors spoke a few words of encouragement, and after tea, Sir Henry took the salute at the march past, and presented Service Awards. County Commissioner H. Langley Jones was in charge of the parade, assisted by members of his County Staff.
At Knebworth House, County President Pamela, Countess of Lytton, was the gracious hostess to many guests from all parts of the county, on the occasion of a presentation to County Supt. Mrs. Evans, who has recently retired from Hertford.
The Brigade in Jersey made history recently, having three ceremonial parades in one week.
On Sunday, June 20, the annual church parade took place at St. Mark's Church, where Sir A. 1\1. Coutanche (Bailiff of Jersey) read the first lesson, the second being read by H.E. The LieutenantGovernor, Lieut.-General Sir Arthur Grasett. The Bishop of Jersey gave an inspiring address, and praised the work of St. John. His Excellency took the salute at the subsequent march past.
On June 24, the Brigade was inspected by H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent. The parade, looking spick and span, formed up in the courtyard of the Hospital, and after County Commissioner Dr. J. R. Hanna, Asst. Commissioner O. L. Aubin, District Officer ::.\1iss :vr. 1\1. Messervy, Div. Surgeon Florence Sexton, and Dr. H. J. Shone (chairman of the local centre) had been presented, Her Royal Highness inspected the parade, expressing great satisfaction at the smartness of the members.
June 27, the annual inspection was carned out by County Commissioner Dr. R. V. S. Cooper and County Supt. Mrs. A. 1\1. C. Cooper (of the County of Dorset). Over 200 members and three ambulances made an impressive sight at the march past, the salute being taken by Bailiff of Jersey, who thanked the mspecting officers. They in turn complithe members on their efficiency and hIgh standard of work which had been demonstrated.
The annual church parade of the FolkeP stone Corps was held at St. John's Church; oun.ng rain. marred the annual County A/Corps Supt. W. Smith being in charge of InspectIOn, held in the grounds the parade. The service was conducted of the NatIOnal Children's Homes and b th V Orphanage, Ha.rpenden. The inspecting y e Rev. L. Hicken), the ffi address bemg given by the Vicar of o cer was. Lieut.-General Sir Henry Sandgate (the Rev. J. C. Gethin- Jones). Pownall Commissioner), who was The .Mayor of Folkestone, who presented accompamed by Lady Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy and servIce other awards, and members of were able to VISit the various units the Council attended, also County Officer III the houses, the technical school and M.rs. A,. Jay the Matron of the Royal other places of shelter. At hI' Vlctona Hospital, together with a number eac p ace the of the hospital nursing staff.
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Some 600 members of the Brigade from North Lincolnshire Divisions paraded at Cleethorpes for the annual inspection, which was taken by County Commissioner Capt. G. B. Armstrong, who was accompanied by Asst. Commissioner Dr. M. C. Lavin, County Supt. Mrs. Epton, Connty Surgeons V. G. Best, and J. A. Hadley, and County Officer W. Gott. Those present included the Deputy Mayor of Grimsby (Ald. J. \V. Lancaster), Aldermen A. \V. Cox and F. R. Rhodes, Cleethorpcs, and other local authority dignitaries. Following the inspection and march past, the Commissioner presented Service Medals and Bars to numerous members.
Attleborough.-The annual inspection of local Divisions was carried out by County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook, accompanied by members of the County Staff. Supt. H. C. Francis was in charge of the parade.
Harling.-County President Lord Albemarle, County President Lady Cook, County Supt. Dr. May Rutledge, County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. E. Portal, County Secretary Mrs. J. H. YuH, President Col. E. Mornement, and Div. Surgeon F. R. vVilson were at the annual inspection of the Harling Divisions, which was taken by County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook.
Thetford.-There was a large attendance on July 5, when the new ambulance was dedicated by the Rev. H. Tyrrell Green. County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook congratulated the Ambulance Committee upon its record, and refuted the suggestion that the days of the Brigade were numbered. Those present included the Mayor (Mr. H. J. Leech), County Presidents Lord Albemarle and Lady Cook, and members of the County Staff.
Competitions.-The County Competitions were held at Northampton, where representative teams from the various Corps competed. The results were :-
Ambulance.-Kingsley Park W.M.C. gained first place in the team, and also won the" Arthur" Cup and uniform tests. Wellingborough Headquarters Division gained highest marks in the first aid tests.
Nursing.-Peterborough Headquarters gained the" Downe " Cup and also the " Mawby" Cup for the highest number of marks gained, the Home Nursing test was won by A/S Miss G. Cross, of Peterborough Headquarters Division, and Wellingborough Victoria gained the " Jenninge " Cup for uniforms.
County Commissioner Dr. E. H. Shaw presided: the trophies being presented by the Mayoress (Mrs. L. M. Morse).
following inspections have been held and taken by County Commissioner Dr. E. H. Shaw and County Supt. Mrs. Gibbons, assisted by County Cadet Officer Miss G. Grant-Lawson, County Officers T. F. Sewell, C. W. Curtis, and E. J. Heywood. Wellingborough (officGr in charge Corps Supt. J. Marshall Bailey, 388 personnel on parade); Peterborough, where the Marquis of Exeter and County President the Marchioness of Exeter were present, the latter presenting two Grand Prior Cadet Badges (Corps Supt. T. W. Black being in charge of 225 personnel); Kettering Nursing Corps; Northampton (Corps Supt. H. Bland being in charge of nearly 300 members); Kettering Ambulance Corps. Service awards were presented on each occasion.
Presenting the accounts in Convocation of Oxford University, it was announced that the Rockefeller Foundation had given a grant of {20,500 for neuro-histological research under Professor A. G. Weddell. Professor Weddell is County Surgeon for Oxfordshire.
Banbury.-President Lieut.-Colonel H. Norris presided at the annual dinner of the Banbury Divisions, where the progress of the Divisions, the excellent work undertaken by members, and the changes consequent upon the new Health Act, formed the main theme of speeches. Col. A. D. Dodds-Parker, M.P., presented, the President's Cup to Pte. L. Bird, the Ellis Cup to A/S Beryl \Vatts, and the Ashley Cup to Cadet Sergt. Audrey Taylor. He also spoke of the great value of voluntary organizations. The Mayor (Councillor F. Partridge), who was accompanied by the Mayoress, traced the history of the Order and of the local Divisions.
Witney.-At the inspection of the Witney Division, Supt. J. C. Chesterman was congratulated by Asst. Commissioner Dr. F. A. Bevan on completing 45 years' service.
PLYMOUTH, S. W. DEVON, and E. CORNWALL
The annual County Inspection was held at Plymouth, the inspecting officer being County Commissioner C. S. C. Prance. The parade was under the command of Asst. Commissioner Col. G. Thurston, the music being provided by the Band of H.M. Royal Marines, Plymouth, under their Director of Music, Capt. R. H. Stoner.
Among the large number of spectators were the Lord Mayor of Plymouth (Ald. H. ]. Perry), the Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth (Admiral Sir Robert Burnett). the Lady Mayoress, Lady Burnett, MajorGeneral R. C. W. Lamplough (General Officer Commanding Royal Marines), and
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l\frs. La1l1plough, and Count.y President Lord H.oborough and Lady H.oborough. A short service was conducted by the Rev. H. 'Vackett, and before the march past the Inspecting 01licer presented. a third Service Bar to Amb. Officer l\lIss Phillips, a second Bar to Corps Supt. R. G. Parr, Supts. P. G. Doidge, and 1\1rs. B. D. La\nence (R), Sergt. A. E. l\Ioul, a:od Cpl. H. C. Langdon, also 11 first Bars, H Sen ice l\Iedals, and ill1ally a Grand Prior's Caclet Badge to Tursing Cadet P. Gregory.
COUNTY OF SOMERSET
Batb.-The five l3ath Di\'isions, together "ith represent.atives of. neighbouring Di\'isions, maklllg approxImately 250 parade, were inspected by the LordLieutenant of Sumerset, Admiral Sir James <::omerfielcl, who is President uf the St. John Council of Somerset. He wa::. accompanied by Asst. Commissioner Dr. L. Beath, Count.y Supt. Dr. Gladys Danby, and other members of County Staff. The l\Iayor and ::\1ayoress (Alderman Sam Day and 1\Irs. Day) were also am.ong those present, Sir James presented. an atecl certificate to the Bath CIty Dn'IslOn for 50 years' continuous service.
Norton Radstock.-The new ambulance was dedicated bv the Yicar, the H ev. K. C Scoti., and the Rector of Radstock, the Re". \\'. G. E. E,·ans. Those present included t.he Chairman of the Nortol1Radstock D.D C. and councillors, .Asst. Commissioner \ \Ta velI, Di,·. Surgeon E. E. Lane, and Dr. Ashworth.
COrNTY OF SURREY
Gatwick Air Pageant.-At the request of the organizers, the Brigade undertook the first aid clut.ies on luIv 10, when some 60,000 persons "'ere present. Fourteen Flrst Aid Posts were erected and, wit.h the exception of t.hree manned by the B.R.C.S., all duties were carrieel out by St. John personnel uncler County Commissioner \\'. Pape. Fortunat.ely t.he weather was not hot, and the number of cases treated
OffIcer E. J. Prew t.hanked the guests for t.heir presence.
Chertsey.-Count.y Supt. 1\1rs. Heald inspected the Nursing Division, which was under Supt. l\Irs. 'Yard, while County Cadet Officer l\1iss Barlow inspected the Nursing Cadets, under Cadet Supt. Mrs. Bush.
County President t.he Countess of Lindsay formally opened the fete held by the Ambulance and Divisions. She ,vas accompamed by Count.y Supt. 1\1rs. Heald, President l\Iiss East.haugh, who presided, Asst. Commissioner Capt. P. H. Ellis, and ot.her officers. In addition to the stalls, demonstrat.ions of first aid were given, and sports for children held.
Chipstead Valley Division '\as inspected by County Commissioner \Y. G. Pape, accompanied by Asst. Commissioner J. Flavin, on July 22. Sergt. 1\1oss was in charge of the parade, with Pte. Reynolds in charge of the Cadets.
Merstham Nursing Division held a successful social evening and supper recently, which was attended by County Pre::.ident the Countess of Lindsay, who \\ as welcomed by Div. Surgeon E. J. Tucker. Also present was President Lady Lambert and 1\1rs. Cut.hbert King, who was Lady Superintendent No. 12 District Brigade in India, and had just returned from that country after 25 years. Lady Lindsay presented 'Var Organization Certificates and the Service l\Iedal to Supt. l\Irs. 1\1. Kellaway.
N. W. Area church parade was held at \Yest Byfteet Parish Church. Merstham Cadet Band led the parade, which was under the command of Asst. Commissioner Capt. P. II. Ellis, the salute at the march past being taken by Commissioner \Y. G. Pape, who was accompanied by County Supt. Mrs. Heald, County Officer Mrs. Briggs, and Couljty Cadet Officer Still.
were just over 100. Five Brigade ambu- 1he annual inspection of the Northern lances were available for any serious cases, Area Nursing Corps was held in Blackbut only t,\·o such occurred. heat.h on July 3. County Commissioner Addiscomhe. -The annual inspection Dr. F. L. Newton took the. salute, and was taken by County Commissioner '\\f. G. then accompanied by Asst. Commissioner Pape, who' "'as accompanied by Asst. T. Lench and County Supt. Mrs. C. Commissioner J. Fla\ in. The members Porter, inspected t.he parade, which was were congrat.ulated by ::'IlL Pape on the under the command of Corps Supt. liss excellent records of the Di"ision. The 1\1. E. Fearnside. County Cadet Officer parade was leel in the march past by the ::\1rs. Hugh Robinson accompanied the Surrey Cadet Banel. Those present in- Commissioner when he inspected the clueled Councillor Russell, \\'ho spoke in Cadets, under the command of Area Cadet appreciative terms of the assistance Officer ::\1rs. \V. Lamb The Commissioner, recei\'ed from Ac1eliscombe Dh'lsion. l\Irs. after paying tribute to the smartness of H. Lock-Kendell, wife of the President, the members, presenteel the Service Medal who had gi\'en a tenor drum to the Cadets, to Corps Officer Miss \Vakefielel. County and presented to them by Mrs. Lock- Officer Miss H. 1\1. \Valton inspected the Kendell, and Miss. Lock-Kendell, District books and found them correct and in 242
order. 1\[any PresiclcnLs and dcnts, together with Corps Officers, were present.
Sowerhy Bridge.-After inspecting members of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, Asst. Commissioner H. Harrison unveiled a memorial photograph at Headquarters of the late Supt. Irs. Ingham, \\'ho was the oHicer in charge of the Dl\'ision from 1933 to 1946. It was announced that l\/S I. vVoodhead had been awardetl a Senice Medal, whilst . Hal'S had been gaincd by Supt. _A. '\\'. \\,hitaker, Amb. Officer F. 13. Smithson, A/S 1\1. O. Donncll, 1. B. Booth, 1. Aclaml, and 1\1. Crowther.
During Lhe Brighollse Civic' \\'eek the Brigade to()k part in numcrou'j e\'ents. In thc ambnlance competit.ions Sacldlc\\orth gained hI'st place, and in t.he tests :\1 iss 1\1. Kershaw, the , ' oungest. compet.it.or, \\ ho gained her first adult certificate in l\pril last., gained first place. The Cadet-; IOllk second place in the :Juvenile Organization parade.
No.6 Region. The H.egional Competit.IOI1S were held at \\'cymuuth on July 10, t.he arrangements being in the hands of County Surgeon (:unl()n \\'allace. Teams represented their counties, and most of the judges \\ere drawn from count.ies outside the Hegion.
Count.y Commi<;sioJ1eI' Dr. H. Y. S. Cooper (Dorset.) presided, and the results \\'ere :Ambulancc. lst and Oxu Cup, \\'eymouth; 2nd, \Vol\'erton (Bucks). Best Individual, Amb. Ofhcer E. Glover (Weymouth), who was awarded t.he Oxford Trop11Y· .'
Nlll'si-ng.-1sl and Buclnnghamsi1lre Cup, Oxford; 2nd, Slough (Bucks). Individual, Supt. E. Jones (1eynck, Hants), who was awarded the Burn Shield.
The Hon. frs. Herbert Lane presentcd the trophies and prizes, whilst County Surgeon \ Vecldell (Oxford) and County Officer Mrs. \Veaver Adams (Bucks) thanked Dorset for arranging the competitions. Those present included the 1\layor and 1\1ayoress of V,Teymouth, Capt. Docwra Rogers (Chairman, St. John Council in Dorset), County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Cubitt (llanb), County Supt. Mrs. M C. Cooper (Dorset).
No. 7 Region.-The annual competItions took place at Exeter on July 17, the arrangements being made by Asst. Commissioners Dr. R. Gray and G. VV. Hingston, County Sawdon and Paget, County Supt. M1SS K. vVood, Corps Officer Tapp, wilh Corps OffIcer C. Wood as competition secretary.
County Commissioner Dr. l\Torton Palmer (Devon) presided, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Exeler presented the trophies to the first and second teams. The results were :-
Ambulanc(-:.-1st, Bristol (Wm Butler and Co.); 2nd, Exeter City Police. Only 11 marks divided these teams.
• Nuysi-ng -lst, Bristol (Clifton); 2nd, Paignton.
The two winning teams will represent the Region at the Brigade Finals. .
No. 9 Jtegion.-The Orlon Memonal Shield Competit.ion between St.affordshire and vVarwickshire was won by the former County. It is a\\arded to the Ambulance or Nursing team which gains the highest number of marks in the Regional 'ompetitions.
No.3 Region.-NorLhamplon was the venue of t.he I\egional Competit.ions, the Count.ess Spencer (Vice-President of orlhamptonshire Nursing Divisions), present.ing the awards.
Beritinck Colliery Division (oUs) gained first place in the and gained the 1\Iont.ague ShIeld, whllst Spalding Nursing DivisiOl: (Lincoln) placed first in t.he NllrSll1g tests, bemg awarc1ed the Harvey Reeves Shield. Count.y Commissiol1C'l' Dr. E. H. Shaw (1 orthampton) presided, being support.ed by President thc l\Iarchioness of Exeter, County Commi<.;sioners Capt. G. B. Armstrong (Lincoln), G. BHml1e (Leicester), and II. E. Harely (Notts). County Supts. ;\Iiss B. A. Sutherland (Derby), and l\Iiss Fol,,'ell (Leicester) . The j uclges came from neighbouring counties.
During recent months representatives of t.he Brigade have attended numerous Con ferences covering a wide range of subjects.
At the Jational Conference on the Care of Old People, Miss 1\1. Harrison and 1\liss A. Blyth represented Headquarters, whilst Districl Officers Dr. vVinifred Shaw and 1\Iiss Lamb attended the Royal College of Nursing Open Conference, I"iverpool, where Miss C. Cockayne, then l\Iatron of the Royal Free Hospital and now Chief ursing Officer, Ministry of Health, gave an explanation of several sections of the Report of the '\\forking Party on Recrui tment and Training 0 f Nurses.
On May 19, Miss Harrison, 1\liss W. E. Longden, Miss A. Blyth, and 1\1iss E. Blunt attended a meeting arranged by the City and County of London B.R.C.S. to hear Mr. Reginald Stamp, chairman of the L.C.C. Health Committee, give an address on the New London Health Plan. He stressed the continued usefulness of the voluntary services and explained that 243
grants up to 90 per cent of approved expenditure would be made for work done by these organizations acting as agents of the L.C.C.
The Royal College of Nursing Conference, entitled" The Nation's Nurses," and held on l\Iay 31, June 1 and 2, was attended by County Nursing Officer Miss E. Barraclough (W.R Yorks). who heard interesting lectures and took part in the Group discussions on Modern Planning, Equipment and Method in the Hospitals of the future.
On June 8, a public meeting and Brains Trust on "Safer l\Iotherhood" was attended by Miss Harrison and Miss Blyth. A number of important points dealt with, both in the address by SIr Eardley Holland and in the Brains Trust which followed (question master, Dr. Charles Hill, the Radio Doctor).
Canterbury.-Railwaymen from all parts of Kent were present on the occasion of the opening of the Canterbury Welfare Hut at Canterbury 'Vest Station, which was used during the war as the RT.O., and now to be primarily used as the headquarters for the local railway ambulance class. Mr. G. Pointer, District Secretary of the Ambulance Centre, presided, the openmg .being performed by Mr. P. Nunn, DIvIslOnal Superintendent.
and Harlesden Division of the Brigade, and did public duties at several historical ceremonies.
vVe regret to announce the death of :Mr. Hugh Edward Reeves, whose passing at the age of 75 means a friend lost to both the Association and the Brigade. He was appointed Hon. Secretary of the local Centre in 1941, and devoted the whole of his time to the work. It was through his efforts that the Association in Tavistock were able to purchase a new Bedford ambulance and extend the Ambulance Station fer the use of the Brigade .
Supt. (R.) Miss O. Cope, who for 31 years was superintendent of the Leek Nursing Division until 1946, when she transferred to the Reserve. She was responsible for the formation of the Division, and it was a result of her untiring work that the Brigade ft.ourished in the town.
Sergt. H. J. Halls, who had been a member of the Gippeswyk Division Ipswich Corps, since May, 1925, and the holder of the Service Medal and one He was appointed a Lay Lecturer m 1944, and promoted to Sergeant in 1948. Ambulance Officer Joseph F. Davies, who died suddenly on July 9. He was one ?f the founders of the Cleveleys Division m 1937, having previously been a member of the Doncaster Division. He held the Service Medal, and would have qualified for the first Bar this year. We extend deepest sympathy to his widow, who is a member of the Nursing Division.
Siades Green and Welling.-Mr. E. E. Sec:-etary, .welling Class, preSIded at a SOCIal evemng, and introduced tllr. A. J. Green (Ambulance District Secretary) and Mrs. Green. Special awards presented included those to THE NATIONAL ROAD PASSENGER Mesdames N. and D. 3althouse for un- TRANSPORT AMBULANCE interrupted attendance at classes through- ASSOCIATION out the 'war, and a special certificate for The final competition for the Stirk 35 years' ambulance service to Mr. James Trophy was at Huddersfield on July 4 English. when the 'Vlnners of the preliminary 4a District.-An enjoyable quiz and rounds comp.eted. for the championship SOCIal was held at Brighton. Drs. Rosen- award. The Judgmg was in the hands of berg and Pitt acted as judges, and after a Surgeon D. J. Nicol (Birmingham). hard fight Lancing A and B teams proved who Judged the team test, and Dr. Ball the victors. Mr. Troot, Ambulance who judged the viva voce Secretary, congratulated the com- and mdlvldual practical. Coventry and called upon Miss R Steel Corporation gained first place being (captam of the Ladies' Audit team) to followed by Nottingham and Cardiff. Six present the prizes. teams, two from each preliminary round, WESTERN REGION competed.
Recently retired from the Western Mr. H. Muscroft (General Manager Region of British Railways is Mr. William Transport, and Teagle, who holds the G.W.R Gold Medal the AssocIatlOn s President), handed over for 25 years' efficiency, and four five-year office to Mr. R. A. Fearnley (General Gold . He took his annual re- Manager, Coventry Corporation Transfor consecutive years, and port) . . J\;1ajor F. S. Eastwood (Traffic m 1940 was admItted a Serving Brother CommlsslOner, North Western Area) preof the Order of St. John. From 1905 to sented the Stirk !roI?hy. the winning 1932 he was a member of the Wembl team h , together WIth mdlVldual prizes to ey eac member of the first three teams. 244
Headquarters: Priory House, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff.
GENERAL INTEREST
Welsh Brigade Fiuals.-The Director of Ambulance, Sir David Rocyn Jones, presided over the competitions for the tf Llandinam" Shield and "Arthur Griffiths Memorial" Cup, which took place at the City Hall, Cardiff, on July 10, before a large gathering of spectators. Seven teams of men and five of women had won their way through local eliminating contests to represent their respective counties, and the results, which were announced by the Brigade Secretary, Mr. W. Mabon Abraham, were as under:
" Llaudinam" Shield .A mbulance Teams.
Tredegar
Guest, Keen, and Baldwins Ffaldau Institute and Garw Pontygwaith
Kenfig Hill
Duffryn Aman
Alexandra Docks 233 203 1921 183t 172t 1691 157l
" Arthur Griffiths Memorial" Cup Nursing Teams.
Tredegar 238!
Treharris 231 t Ogmore Vale 216 Cardiff 207t Newport 1771
Mr. W. Trevor Davies, Post Office Chambers, Pontllanfraith, Mon, Saturday, August 28th, being the closing date for receipt of entries
CENTRE REPORTS
ANGLESEY
Appointment of Commissioner.-Dr. Graham P. Williams, an Officer (Brother) of the Order, has been appointed Commissioner for Anglesey, in succession to Mr. R. H. Prothero, Chief Constable, whose resignation after three years' service in that office had been received with regret. This appointment will be popular with all ranks of the :Brigade in the county, among whom Dr. Williams has been known since 1942 as County Surgeon, prior to which he had been Surgeon to the Holyhead Division from 1935.
Inspection of Cadets.-The Brigade Officers at Kidwelly were entrusted with the arrangements for the inspection of Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Units in Carmarthenshire; and though they had organized the event with a zeal and attention to duty worthy of all commendation, they were most unfortunate in that it rained continuously throughout the period. At the Town Hall, in the presence of the Mayor of Kidwelly and other prominent citizens, the Commissioner (Mr. D. Cecil Williams) and County Officers, the assembled cadets numbering about 160 were inspected by Lady L. Twiston-Davies, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, Wales. After the inspection the Mayor presented Div. Supt. T. Gravell, Kidwelly Ambulance Division, with a clock on behalf of the local Brigade Members and citizens of the ancient Borough of Kidwelly in recognition of his long and outstanding service to the cause of First Aid in the district.
The Deputy Lord Mayor, Dr. James vValker, presented the shield and prizes to the first three Ambulance Teams, the Nursing Teams receiving the cup and prizes at the hands of the Deputy Lady Mayoress, Mrs. James Walker. The adjudication was carried out by County Surgeon Col. J. Powell Jenkins, Divisional Surgeons 1. H. Davies, B. Thomas, T. R. Bryant, J. S. M. Wilson, and W. Garraway Smith, and Matron E. C. King, uniforms being judged by Assistant Commissioner Capt. F. P. Robathan, and Lady County Superintendent Miss G. Richards. The duties of Chief Steward were carried out WEST DENBIGHSHIRE by Assistant Commissioner Major A. H. G. The Prior (The Earl of Powis) has Field. approved the appointment of Mr. E. C. Forthcoming Open Contests.-Ambu- Marshall Hughes as Commissioner, the lance and Nursing teams are invited to office vacated by Dr. G. Pari Huws on his participate in two competitions in first appointment as Assistant Surgeon-inaid for teams of men and women in Chief for Wales. In 1939, when the possession of recognized First Aid Certifi- Denbighshire Centre was divided, Mr. cates to be held at Blackwood on Monday, Marshall-Hughes became Assistant ComSeptember 6, at 2 p.m., in connection missioner, prior to which he had been with the Bedwellty Agricultural Society's actively promoting Ambulance work at Annual Show. There is an additional Llanrwst where he was responsible for the competition for teams of men holding the formation of a Division of which he was First Aid in Mines certificate. Entry Superintendent from 1937. Until joining forms are obtainable from the Secretary, the Forces, Mr. Marshall-Hughes was 245
Secretary of the Joint County CommiUee set up under the \Yar Organization.
Bedwellty County Area.-An impressive ceremony was held at t.he ''i'attsville Social Service Centre on June 25, when nineteen Cadets were enrolled. A/Cadet Supt. 'V. C. Caple presided and led the devotions, and Area Cadet Officer l\Iiss E. Kinsey read the story of "The Good Samaritan" and addressed t.he Cadets on the subject of " A Good Name ". Corps Supt. ]. H. \\'ilcox, "'ho conducted the enrolment ceremony, ga\-e a short talk on the History of the Order, and presented Cadet. badges, and A/Cadet Officer J. \Valker t.hanked the higher officers for their interest and help. There are promising indicat.ions of the formation of a Cadet Kursing Division at 'Vattsville in the near future, following the lead gi\'en by the Ambulance Cadets and the readiness of their ofhcers to assume additional responsibility until such time as a suitable female officer can be appointed.
Trevethin County Area.-Members of the Pontypool and District Corps parading for inspection at Pontypool Park on July 3, received an encouraging address from t.he Inspecting Officer, Sir Da\'id H.ocyn Jones, Director of Ambulance. After congratulating the parade on their smart appearance and drill, Sir Da\'id
told them they ,,"ere helping the greatest ministry in existence-the }\linistry of Healing, which wmllcl give them some of their happiest memories. H.eferring to the inauguration of the National Health Service, he said there would be plenty of room for them even under the changing conditions, and he ""as sure t.hey would continue to render service. Accompanying the Inspecting Officer were Commissioner Dr. Gwyn Rocyn Jones, County Surgeon Col. J. Powell Jenkins, Assistant Commissioner G. F. Tuckwell, Lady County Officer l\Irs. G. Bailey, Acting County Officer F. \Vhite, and Councillor C. H. Newman, 'who extended a welcome on behalf of the Pontypool Council of which he was Chairman. Corps Officer J. \-Vren was in charge of t.he parade.
Silurian County Area.-The Ambulance Hall, Abertillery, was the scene of a sequence of accidents on June 26, when Ambulance and Nursing teams select.ed by t.he "arious County Areas took part in t.he annual county competitions over which Assistant Commissioner J. Gibbs presided, supported by Asst. Commissioner G. F. Tuckwell. In both competitions the Tredegar Am bulance and .Jursing Teams gained highest marks, winning t.he trophies and prizes and the attendant honour of representing :Monmouthshire in the 'Welsh Brigade finals. As reported above, these teams won further success in Cardiff on July 10, and v __ (Photog1'aph by courtesy Western Mail and Echo).
] he for :Vales (the lIon. John H. Bruce), accompanied by the C011l1111SSlO11er for C<:rdiff C. G. Traherne) and other officers, (Ondllcl111g an l11':ipeclion of CardiH lInits.
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will be reprcc;enting \\'ales in t.he Final Competitions in London on Sept.ember ] O. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE Duty at the Bath and West.-Dllring t.he four-days Show in Cardiff, ambulance and nursing personnel were in attendance from 9 a.m. t.o 9 p.m., and treateJ 101 cases of acciLlent. or sickness, t.en of which necessit.ated remo\'al in an ambulance stationcd on t.he ground by the Priory for ""ales. On the day of t.he Royal Visit, street dut.y \\as under t.he command of Assist.ant Commissiuner A. II. G. FIeld, Lady County Supt. l\Iiss G. H.icharcls, and Count.y Ol1icer j. l\Iacdonald. Members of local B.n '.S. Detachmcnts co-operat.ed, and t.ea ",as sencd to all who had part.icipatecI at. t.he lIeaclquarters ()f the Cardif1 Cenire.
t.he cup to Sergt. Arlhur Thomas, captain of the successful t.eam, Dr. Edgar Llewellyn (Surgeon-in-Chief for \Vales), who was mainly responsible for t.he formation of t.he Division, and his wife, Councillor J. Llewellyn, addressed the gat.hering. Supt. E. Bowley announced that their Divisional Surgeon, Dr. Mackenzie EYans, hacl offered to present. a cup for competition t.u members wit.h less than fiye years' sen·ice.
Good weather favoured t.he inspection which took place in t.he grounds of the Gelligaled Park, Ystrad Hhondcla (kindly lent. by the IUlOnc1da Urban District Council). Count.y Commissioner J. H. Va, ics took cumman<l of the parade which \\as marshalled by >\ssistant. Commissioner T. j. E\·ans.
The Inspect.ing Officer, Dr. Edgar Lle\vellyn, Surgeon in-Chief for \Vales, who was accompanied by Lady County Supt. ,!iss G. H.ichards aI1(i 1\lrs. Levi Phillips (Lady Corps President.) , addressed those assembled, stating t.hat in the course of his many years' experience as competit.ion judge he had always found a high level of efficiency amongst competing teams, and t.hey llacl to maintain t.hat standard by con'stant st.uc1y and practice. He was plcased at. the number of Cadets present, and the smart. appearance of all on parade.
Commissioner J. II. Da' ies offered a " ( hallenge Cup" for the Ambulance and Nursing Diyision attaining the greatest increase in numbers and attendance at annual inspect.ion cach year.
During the proceedings, (11 awards were presented, including a Bar for 35 years' sen icc t.o Cummissioner j. II. Dayies, one of which was due in 1946, to exCommissioncr Capt. T. E. H.ichards, whose daughter, Miss Cwladys Richards, accepted the award on hehalf of her faiher. ,\sst. Commissioller T. J. E"ans was the recipient of t.he ot.her 5th Bar.
BORO
OF SWANSEA
Annual Inspection. Xearl) 400 members of Ambulance Nursmg, and Cadet. Di,i'iions in Card iff assembled in Card ill Castle Grounds fur inspection by t.he Cummissioner for \\ ales (the I-Inn. john II. Bruce), \\"ho \\'U'i accompanied by t.he Commissioner for Cardiff (Major C. G. Traherne) anel the ,\ssisiant Lady Supt. for Wales (t.he lI(lll. Mrs. ]. H. Bruce), \\"ho inspect.eel thl' accompanied by Lady Count.y SllpL ,:\jiss C. Richards. Thc ).Ielingriflith Band was in atlcl1llancc, and those present. incltHlccl Dr. Edgar Llewellyn and J\.Irs. T.lewellyn, Surge()nin-Chief for \Yales and County Vice-President respectivel), ),11' B E. Bro\\ 11, lIon. Centre Secretary, and :'Ill'S. Bro\yn. AmlJng the higher nJ:igade Oflicers \\'cre the Assistant Commissioners, Capt. F. P. H.obathan and Maj()r A. n. Field, Asst. Commissioner B. E. l\Iabcrly (retired), County OffIcers J. 1. Pepperell, Miss E. l\L Prichard \\illiams, AIiss \ T W. Rees, and Countv Cadet. OfllC{'l'S "T . J. Tllomas ancI l\lrs.-E. l\L Eel'S. The nmmissioner for \Yales presenteel Scn'ice Medals and Hal'S and t\\'o special Sen-icc Shiclds to Carlet Joh n Fisher, Ely and Fairwat.er No. 2 Cadet Ambulance Division, for bis sen ices at Priory Headquarters as messenger during t.he past t.wo years. Presentations.-Col11missioner H. S. Coming-of-Age Celehrations. - The Cann, attended a social e\'ening organized Guest, Keen, and Balclwins Ambulance by the Hafocl Ambulance and Cadet Division celebrated its 21st birthday ai a Di\'isions, anel enrolled six Cadels before social evening, attendecl by the Officers, the large gat.hering of members and iheir members, and their friends, over which fricnds. Dr. L. \\T. Hefferman, Asst. 1\1r. T. Jolly, managing direct.or, presided. Commissioner, distributed eiJicienc:,{ Subsequently t.he Company entertained awards, and bOllCjuet.s were presented to t.he Division at. dinner at the Angel Hot.el, 1\Irs. II. S. Cann and l\Irs. H. C. II. to celebrat.e the occasion, and t.he winning Havard, wife 01 Count.y Officer Havard. of the Commissioner's Cup by the Supt. C. II. Mogricige received from t.he Divisional Team in the Centre Competi- Commissioner a present.ation of a sil\'erhon. Mr. J. B. Deaking, works manager, mount.ed ebony stick as a t.oken of t.he spoke of the good work done in industry Division's appreciation of his service, and by ambu lance men who t.ook pricie in t.heir to mark the occasion of his promot.ion t.o service. Aft.er 1\'[1'. T. Jolly had presented Corps rank.
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CASE REPORT o. 35 I.-The Officer-in-Charge of the No. I .(Prince of Wales's) District, S.J.A.B., reports the efficient performance of first a member of the No. 134 (Greenford and Northolt) Division in the cIrcumstances:
On Monday evening, June 28, a passenger at Marylebone StatIon to join a train in motion, and fell between the step board and platfo?TI:' wIth the result that he sustained a complete compound fracture of the tIbIa and fibula, his foot below the ankle being severed and only tendon of Achilles. The train was stopped quickly; and Pnvate C. FIeldIng, was a passenger in the train, immediately took charge, controlled the. bleedIng, and set the fracture, so quickly and efficiently that within twenty mInutes the patient was on his way in ambulance to St. :i\1ary's Hospital.
COMMENT.-This report speaks for it self, and all that remains is cordia.zly to congratulate Private C. Fielding on good work well done, whereby aggravatwn of the injury was prevented.-N. CORBET FLETCHER.
CASE REPORT o. 352.-The Officer-in-Charge of vVest Riding of Yorkshire, S .J.A.B., reports the efiicient performance of first aid by a member of the Batley Division in the follo'wing circumstances:
At 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, a 16-year-old boy kicked his fo.otball a 8 ft. 6 in. wire mesh fence surrounding the works of the YorkshIre ElectrIC Transformer Co., Ltd., in Brewery Lane, Dewsbury. To retrieve the ball the boy climbed the fence and threw it back to his friends. In order to get back over the fence, he climbed a steel pylon on to an overhead bogie over the top of which were three electric wires. From this bogie it was his intention to climb back to the fence 'which was about four feet away at the nearest point. In so doing he came into contact with the overhead wires and was electrocuted.
Private Harold Stenthorpe who was passing at the time immediately scaled the fence and climbed into the bogie. Although the wires were still -alive, and there were only 43 inches headroom between the platform of the bogie and the wires, he applied artificial respiration until such time as the current was switched off and the patient had been removed by ambulance. During the whole of the time he was facing the same danger as the victim. On arrival at Dewsbury Infirmary the patient unfortunately was found to be dead.
COMMENT.-Cordial congratulations are tendered to Private H. Stenthorpe who, although he was robbed of the full reward of his efforts, did all that was possible to save the life of the patient.-N. C. F.
Fractured Neck of Fe m ur
P. S. (Surbiton) .-Pk'ase t e ll me ,,,,hat are the signs and symptoms of fracture of neck of femur, and also if swelling in region of hip joint would justify the diagnosis of this injury in the case of an elderly patient.
Swelling in the regwn of the hip joint would not justify the diaRnosis of fracture of neck of femur. If, ho we ver, this was accompanied by eversion of the foot, loss of power and pam, then such dlagnosis would rest on sound basis.-N. C. F .
Car r ia ge of Lo aded Stretcher
L. D. (11iddleshrough).-We have had an argument as to how ,m unsound fence should be crossed with a loaned stretcher. Several members said that Bearer NO.2 alter crossing the fence should turn and receive the foot of the facing along the stretcher. In exercises in which I have taken part on thIS problem, I have always received the stretcher behind me with my back to the foot of the stretcher. This allows Bearer NO.2 to see the nature of the 248
PRACTICAL experience both in civil and military hospitals throws in great relief the need for a true physiological tonic. This is interpreted in day-to-day practice as the necessity for a liquid food which completely meets every metabolic need, is readily accepted by the patient and is immediately assimilated.
, Ovaltine ' is a delicious food beverage which meets this necessity in a highly satisfactory manner, both as an emergency measure and as a regular routine. The nutritive and energizing constituents of' Ovaltine ' are rapidly assimilated, providing every dietary essential and, at the same time, allaying nervous tension in a most helpful manner.
'Ovaltine' is a natural food tonic prepared from milk, eggs, malt extract, cocoa and soya. Supplies are available to hospitals in special packings and at special prices.
For further particulars write to-
A. Wander, Ltd. , 5 and 7, Albert Hall Mansions, London, S.W. 7. M 301
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ground, and the squad can be continuously though slowly on the move whilst Bearers Nos. I and 3 surmount the fence. I shall be grateful for your comments on this problem.
The instructions on p. 225 of the Textbook state that Bearers Nos. I and 2 should C1'OSS the wall and that both, havi1Qg raised the foot of the should m. 0ve forward tmtil the rear handles of the stretcher are 012 the waU. T!ns clearly tmphes that Bearers }los. I and 2 are facing each other and move by sLde
During this stage of the ope1'ations it would in most cases he tmpract1cable to hold the stretcher as you suggest, because the handles would generally be at such .a height that it would be impossible for Bearer NO.2 to 1'a.ise the stretcher when hts back is turned to the wall.-I. . C. F.
A. A. (Vi/ellington, New Zealand).-The members of a team, to which I act as Surgeon-Instructor, are preparing for a competition; and at our weekly meetings they ask various questions on which they expect me to give punctilious rulings. In these circumstances I welcome your generous help and ask why, in the treatment of burns and scalds as set out in the Supplement to Textbook, cotton wool is no longer mentioned as a covering. Is it considered unsuitable?
The instructions in the Supplement are designed, above everything else, to avoid delay in the transfer to hospital of patients suffering from burns and scalds. For this reason it rec01nmends that dressings should be applied over the clothing: and it names certain d1'essings, sonte of which might be immediately available-" lint, gauze, freshly laundered handkerchiefs, or linen." Cotton wool, however, would not be likely to be available; and I take it that this is the reason why it is not named either as a dressing or as a covering to the dressing.-N. C. F.
A. A. (Wellington, New Zealand).-Secondly, in the treatment of wounds the Supplement to Textbook on p. 25 omits the application of a suitable antiseptic to the wound and surrounding skin. Does this apply to every case or only to those which occur in circumstances unfavourable to the correct application of an antiseptic (Supplement, p. 23) ?
There is a general agreement among our members that, when possible, the hands should be washed and the fingers sterilized with spirit. They are willing to omit any washing of the wound but are very reluctant to give up the application of an antiseptic to the wound and surrounding skin.
The instructions on p. 23 with respect to the use of antiseptics are to be read in conjunction with those on p. 25 of the Supplement. From this, it is clear that, if circumstances are not favourable, no antiseptic should be applied to wound and skin. If a street accident calls for treatment great care .must be taken to avoid contamination of the d-:essings which are betng applied. In these circumstances an antiseptic may be applted to the fingers if such is immediately available.-N. C. F.
A. A. (\VeUington, New Zealand).-Lastly, Clause 6 on p. 25 of the Supplement to Textbook reads: "A suitable sized dressing and pad are placed over the wound.:' type of dressing is indicated? Are linen, gauze, and cotton wool contra-Indicated? Also, must the dressings be sterilized first· and if so how and with what? ' ,
Meanwhile, please accept our best thanks for once again helping us in our difficulties.
The answer to .this question will be found in Clause 2 (b) at top of p. 24 of the Supple!nent. !hzs states that a stenlized dressing should be used if available;' and that fatlmg thts, gauze, lint, or boractc lint can be used. Of course, it is impossible tn emerg;ncy to stenltze the last named dressings which must be kept as clean as posstble.-N. C. F.
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J. P. (Hounslow).-Plcase tell us what is the purpose of not letting go a lo:wer limb until it is secured in position by splint. Surely, in the case of the tlllgh, once the figure-of-eight bandage has been applied, any ho lding of the toot woul.d be rather a hinc1rance than a help. \ Ve shall be gratefu l for your r u1 ll1g on tblS matter. .
The muscles attached to the fe1l1ur are alJlong the strongest 1'n the body. 111 the event of a fracture of this b07le, the pull of tlte JJ1l1scles is SlIch that the figll1'e-of-eight bandage ,'oul1d the feet and an!?les wOlfld be allllost lise less in preventing fllrtlter movement of the fragments of the fractllre. For this reason ),011 are instrllcted that one bearer mllst maiJltal1l steady traction ul1til all tlte bandages have beell applied. N. C. F.
P. S. (Coventry).-Please tell me how you may get a fracture of the ribs and a lso a fracture of sternum as the result of muscular action.
Fractw'es of these bones by mllscular actioll are exceedingly rare. 1 have hnown patients to sltstain a fracture of the nbs consequent 011 a sudden aJ/(1 VIOlent attack oj coughing; and I have heard of fracture of sternulIl res lilt IIzg from {' \,cesslVC Jilusclilar strain during partllritioll.-I I . C. F.
A. B. (Stroud Green) .-Enclosed please find a newspaper cutting which I thought was too good to let go. Consequently I send it to you in the hope that it may amuse other readers of the Gazette :-
" A young member of the A.T.S. who had been studying first aid, had advanced her studies as far as the resuscitation stage, and she was naturally anxious to tryout her skill on a genuine patient. Returning home from \\ork one evening, she saw with a thrill a man lying face dowl1\\ ards on the siclewalk, and she rushed forward, determined to give the unfortunate man the full benefit or her training. Kneeling down over him she commenced the resuscitation routine, much to the admiration of the crowd which had by then assem bJecl. You can imagine her feelings however when a moment later the prostrate man stirred and growled, (Lady, I don't know what the heck you are trying to c1o, but I \\ ish you would stop tickling me as I am holding a light for the jointer elm\ 11 this ruddy manhole.' "
Good! Next please! I-II. C. F.
P. 11. (Carstairs).-Some of us havc; been discussing compression of brain and apoplexy, and we wnllrlereu. how far the former condition rcsem bles the latter. Now ,ye a\\-ait "itll interest your answer to our query.
Fxcept i11 mode of ca1lsation the 1 1 esemulance is COlli blele. J-?oth colldillOllS 1'fSlllt Fan" the bllrstmg of ({ blood vessel, both prod/lce the saine signs {lJl(1 'VII/PIOIIIS, and both call for the same treatment. In cOfapreSSlO71, however, (((cidcllt (1/1 disease) is the cause of tlw 1'lf.:blllred vessel. "1:\. C. F.
C. l\. (Coventry) .-Please tell me whv tIle Textb()ok tells us to raise above his head the hands of a patient who is 'sufIering from bleecling [rom the nose.
Elevatwn of the upper limbs above the head causes enlargement of the chest cavity, and consequently the lungs expand. When this hO,bprms the large veiJ7S entering the heart dilate so that the ,'eturn of venous blood to the heart is factlitated an,l the bleeding from the nose 1'S lessened.-N. C. F.252
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