The St. John Gazette (July 1946)

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GEORGE E. CRAFT, O.St.J., F.R.S.A.

VOL. 19. No.7. JULY, 1946

EDITORIAL

DECREASING As was expected, the figures for the year ended 31st December, MEMBERSHIP I945, show a substantial drop in the membership of the Brigade At-Home. During the war many persons joined the .Brigade for war service only, and their duties have finished. Even so, the total strength of the Brigade At-Home to-day amounts to I63,000, which although a drop of 15,000 over the previous year, is still some 30,000 more than the strength of I939.

The Brigade Overseas now consists of some 76,000 members, so that the Brigade as a whole has a membership of some 239,000. This is a magnificent number of public spirited men, women, boys, and girls, whose aim in life is to carryon the mottoes of the Order.

That this number, and more, will be necessary to carry out the work Headquarters has undertaken in social services, has been agreed; but with the return of many of our members from active service, it is hoped that the number of personnel available for duty will cover all the necessary services.

INSIGNIA

The Secretary-General at the General Assembly referred to the fact that owing to lack of work people and material the provision of insignia still constitutes a great difficulty. A purchase tax of 100 per cent has also to be added to the largely increased cost of manufacture.

ANNUAL REVIEW

It is proposed to again publish a Brigade Annual Review, but that copies should be available in December of this year. This can only be done with the co-operation of members of the Brigade. Will Districts, Counties, and Areas please note that the Editor will be pleased to receive by September 30 next, details of any outstanding event, also of duties undertaken, especially those of a specialized character. Photographs will also be accepted. Reports and photographs should be addressed to the Editor, Brigade Illustrated Review, I946, St. John's Gate, London, E.C. 1.

HONOURS

The Chief Commissioner, Brigade AtHome, is pleased to announce that the following members have been Mentioned in Dispatches for their services in the Mediterranean Theatre :-

Miss G. A. V. Baker, St. Marylebone (No. 1 District) Nursing Division; Miss B. A. Blythe, Barford and Compton (Wiltshire) Nursing Division; Miss M. Crosbie, St. Marylebone (No. District) Nursing Division;

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Miss B. S. Edwards, Kensington (No.1 District) Nursing Division; Mrs. A. M. de Freitas-Sacchilory, Westminster (No. 1 District) Nursing Division;

Mr. H. D. Griffith, Farnborough (Hampshire) Ambulance Division.

Also that Amb. Sister Miss Muriel Scott (North Shields Nursing Division) has been awarded the Order of the Red Triangle, given for outstanding service to the Y.M.C.A.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER

ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRELATE

Prior to the Annual Commemoration Service, held in the. ruins of the Grand Priory Church, the Ceremony of Enthronement of the of as Prelate of the Order took place in the Crypt of the Grand Pnory Ch?rch, m the presence of Chapter-General. The Bishop of Kensington and the Blshop of Norwich presented the Prelate-designate, and the of the Order, Brigadier W. B. G. Barne, read. the. Warrant Appomtment. Chancellor of the Order, Colonel Sir Edwm Kmg, depubzmg for the Sub-Pnor, greeted the Archbishop with the following :-:-

On behalf of His Majesty The Soverelgn Head of o,!r Order the British Realm we welcome Your Grace as Prelate of thIS Grand Pnory and request you to assume the symbol of your authority as such. . ..

The Archbishop then took up his Cross from the Altar, and holdmg It m both hands prayed for the welfare of all who wear the eight-pointed Cross of St. John and for a blessing on their work.

After blessing the congregation the Prelate was enthroned by the Chancellor. At the conclusion of the ceremony members of Chapter-General proceeded to the Grand Priory Church, where the Annual Commemoration Service was held.

Members of Chapter-General walked in procession from the Chancery of the Order, headed by the Band of the Royal Artillery, which was followed by the Choir of the Chapel Royal. The Cross of the Order was carried by Lieut.-

Colonel W. ,TV. Dove, a Commander of the Order, and the Standard of the Order by District Officer Captain F. Claridge. The Director of Ceremonies (Mr. C. H. Pirie-Gordon) headed the Chapter-General procession, the Sword of the Order, carried by Captain J. Docwra Rogers (a Knight of the Order), preceding the Bailiff of Egle and the Chancellor.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Following the Service, the General Assembly was held in the Chapter Hall, where the Executive Officers, in accordance with usual custom, submitted reports of their Departments.

The Chancellor informed the gathering with regret that the Sub-Prior, Lord Clarendon, was not well enough to preside, but that he was now on the road to convalescence. In the name of the Assembly the Chancellor proposed sending a message of sympathy to the Sub-Prior, together with the earnest hope that his restoration to good health and strength will take place at an early date.

The Chancellor reported that Colonel Perowne, the Hospitaller, had recently resigned his appointment, to the great regret of his colleagues. Colonel Permvne, who been succeeded by Colonel Sir Alfred Webb- Johnson, had been Hospitaller for th:t:tJ years, and before that he had been Honorary Secretary of the Hospital Commlttee for many years.

Sir Edwin. drew to the recent honour conferred on Colonel Sir James Sleeman, Chlef CommlssIOner of the Brigade Overseas. Sir James had held office for 0.ver sixteen :years, and during that period has visited every part of the Emprre. \¥hen Srr James was first appointed the strength of the Brigade Overseas was, 12,000. At present moment, after sixteen years' effort on Sir James Slee.man s part, the Bngade Overseas has risen to a total strength of 7 6 ,000.

Srr Edwlll also expressed the thanks of the General Assembly to Lady Louis for t?e good that she had done for the Order during her recent tour m India, AustralIa, and New Zealand. Congratulations were also on the great honour that had been bestowed on Lord Louis. Turrnng to the Order in its entirety, the Chancellor referred to the fact that the Brigade i?- Eire had now severed its connections with the Brigade in this w,:s a matter of deep regret to us, as it is to them; but the spmt . of natIOnalIsm runs very high in Southern Ireland. calling the Executive Officers to render their personal reports Sir Edwm referred bnefly to the home and foreign policy of the Order. Last year

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local Councils of the Order were established in certain counties, and before this year is out it was hoped to see them established in the majority of the counties that remain open. It was confidently felt that the local Councils would do much to spread the knowledge of the work and to increase the influence of the Order in their Counties.

Referring to the foreign policy of the Order, the Chancellor stated that during the war our representatives had been brought into contact with the Sovereign Military Order in Rome with the representatives of the Grand Master. Out of that association has arisen the most happy results, and we now have at the Court of the Grand Master our liaison officer in Brigadier Armitage to whom we are much indebted.

Sir Thomas Cook went on a special mission to the Netherlands and established contact with the Grand Master of the Order of St. John in the Netherlands; and Sir Thomas Cook is to go on a similar mission to Sweden.

The Secretary-General (Brigadier W. B. G. Barne) in his report, referred to relations with foreign branches of the Order, the St. John Councils in the Counties, the Brigade in Eire, and stated that the St. John Clinic has received a requisition note from the Westminster Council as the present site is required for building in the Westminster Town Planning Scheme. A search for a suitable new site has been made, but without success. The Joint War Organization would continue, with very reduced scope, for some months. He regretted that owing to lack of workpeople and material the provision of insignia still constituted a great difficulty. A purchase tax of roo per cent had been added to the largely increased cost of manufacture, and the financial aspect is causing anxiety as well as the provision of the insignia.

The Director of Ambulance (General Sir Clive Liddell) reported that the number of certificates issued during the last twelve months was almost identical with the total for 1937. This indicated a very satisfactory state of affairs. In addition to organizations such as the Police, and undertakings such as Gas and Electricity Companies which resumed classes, new classes had been formed by bodies such as the National Fire Service. He referred to the fact that during the German occupation of the Channel Islands classes continued; and that classes were arranged in Hong Kong and in Shanghai. In the territories formerly occupied by the enemy our activities have been resumed. Reference was made to the" life 11 of a certificate and to the possibility of the National Competitions being resumed next year.

The Librarian (Major R. Williams) and the Hospitaller (Colonel Sir Alfred Webb- Johnson) gave reports on their Departments.

Sir Clive Liddell (as Chief Commissioner, Brigade At-Home) reported on the activities. Although the total strength has dropped to 163,000 this was still some 30,000 more than in 1939. He paid tribute to the work of the Nursing personnel under the leadership, enterprise, and ability of Lady Louis Mountbatten, and her devoted and efficient staff. The 500 motor ambulances of the Brigade has conveyed 150,000 cases during the past year, travelling zi million miles. First aid was rendered to a total of over half a million cases. The Cadet Organization continued to make progress, and to-day there were 53,000 boys and girls. Sir Clive appealed to members of the Order to assist local Corps and Divisions to obtain headquarters of their own. He wished to express appreciation to the Surgeon-in-Chief and over 3,000 surgeons upon whom rests the first aid standard of efficiency.

Colonel Sir James Sleeman (Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas), in his report, referred to the fact that many members of the Brigade Overseas had lost their lives, and a great many others were still suffering from their wounds as a result of the Japanese attacks on Burma, Malaya, and Hong Kong. He paid tribute to the most valuable work which Lady Louis Mountbatten had done, and the practical and stimulating interest which she had taken in the Brigade Overseas during her Official Tours in Canada, the Middle East, Burma, Malaya, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. Since the last General Assembly he had visited Egypt, Palestine, and Cyprus in co-operation with the 185

Lady Superintendent-in-Chief Overseas, the Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths, who had also visited Gibraltar, Malta, and the Sudan. The Brigade Overseas now consisted of some 60,000 adult members and some 17,000 Cadets.

The Chancellor, in his final address, said: "We have all listened with the greatest interest, and I am sure with the greatest pride to the reports we have just heard. It enables us to visualize that our Order is far from standing still, but that it is advancing and developing in every possible direction." After referring to the beautiful collection of silver from Lady Inglefield and to the fact that the Sub-Prior was determined that our Hospital shall lack for nothing, Sir Edwin said, ""\'f../e know that after the last war, and we know that after any great trials of this nature, the Brigade must necessarily fall in strength because in times of crisis the nation is raised to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. \Ve knew that it must fall, but it has not fallen in strength as it fell after the last ,,-ar, and the advance it has made is most gratifying, and I attribute this to the efforts of General Sir Clive Liddell. Our St. ] ohn Ambulance Brigade has always been the brightest jewel in the crown of our Order."

A vote of thanks to the Chancellor for the efficient manner in which he had presided over the Assembly was proposed by the Earl of Shaftesbury (the Bailiff of Egle).

LADY LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN SEES ST. JOHN WORK IN THE FAR EAST

Lady Louis Mountbatten has recently which included Divisions from Perth returned from an extensive tour of Freemantle, Bunbury, and the A ustralia, New Zealand, and the Far ing districts. Join t Parades wi t.h the Red during which she covered 48,000 Cross were also inspected by Lady Louis mIles by air alone. As the guest of the in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Dominion Governments of Australia and Tasmania. New Zealand and of their St. John and In Sydney a most interest.ing St. John Red Cross o.rganizations, she visited every Pageant was staged, followed by excellent state and CIty, and many townships and First Aid and Home ursing demonst.rasmaller centres in both Dominions. Her tions. In Brisbane a large Civic l\Ieeting official programme in each case included attended by members of t.he St. John inspections, functions, and visits to Association and the Queensland AmbuSt. John Headquarters and personnel, as lance Service was also included in the well as to the Hospitals, Convalescent At all these functions Lady Homes, and other establishments where Lomsaddressed the parades and gatherings. they were working, in many cases in She was greatly Impressed by the wide collaboration with their Red Cross field of work undertaken by St. John in colleagues. A.ustralia for so many years, and by the India, Malaya, and Nethe1' lands Indies. hIgh standard and spirit of all Officers -In India, Malaya, and the Netherland and Members, as well as with t.heir smart Lady Louis had the opportunity appearance on all occasions. of seelllg the valuable work being done by N.ew Zealand.-In ew Zealand, Lady St. John members, both of the Brigade attended gat.herings and inspections and the Brigade Overseas, as l' ClVIhan Relief workers, Welfare Officers, III many paces, mcluding 'Wellington, V.A.D.s.

ustralia.-In Australia, Lady Louis mo?th, Rotorua, and Hamilton, all of St.. John personnel particularly whIch were. extremely well attended, and pnVIleged III having H.R.H. The Duke of L d L as their Grand Prior, as well a y oms was much impressed by the as theIr Governor-General. smartness of those on parade and of all L the members with whom she came in ady welcomed the opportunity contact. of meetu;tg large numbers of Brigade N Z 1 members all parts of the Dominion, and ew ea has in relation to populaw as. partIcularly pleased to be able to hon more Bngade Divisions than any t other Dominion. The number of Cadet s.ome of the more remote districts, D'" mcluding the mining areas of Kalgoorlie 1V1SlOns their work Lady Louis and Boulder. qmte outstanding. She was par-

In. Western Australia, Lady Louis found hcularly struck by the enormous number Headquarters built by St. John of Prior Badges held by Cadets, :","hlCh formed a valuable centre for train- WhICh number 1,117. lllg purposes and general work. She was Order Investiture presi?ed by able to carry out a large inspection there C overnor-General, who IS a Kmght , ommander of the Order was attended by 186 '

Lady Louis, who afterwards addressed a mass gathering which included very large numbers of St. John members. Lady Louis greatly appreciated the excellent arrangements made for her visits by Sir Winston Dugan, Knight Commander for the Commandery of Australia, by Sir J ames Elliott, Lieutenant of the Commandery of New Zealand, and by the Association and the Brigade in both Dominions, and she was much touched by t.he kind welcome accorded her by everyone. It was an inspiration to Lady Louis to meet so many Ofncers,

Members, and Cadets of the Brigade Overseas, and to see the wonderful work which they are accomplishing.

(Editor's N ote.-With reference to the letter received from Lord Chetwode from Dr. Newman Maurice, published in the June issue of the Gazette, Dr. Newman Maurice, who is Treasurer of the Commandery of the Order as well as Chairman of the Red Cross Society, accompallled Lady Louis Mountbatten on part of her tour of Australia when she visited both St. John activities and personnel and those of the Red Cross.)

AUSTRALIA.

New South Wales District.-The report for this District for the year 1945, shows that Brigade members have maintained their efficiency and always been ready to serve. Various calls have been made on their time, as well as the ordinary Brigade work and public duties. Some of the extra duties carried out by members of Nursing Divisions were; assisting in civil hospitals, helping the Crippled Children's Organization, and Anti T.B. work. Members have also acted as First Aid attendants at Youth Camps. Many Divisions have given great assistance in their local centres in helping civilian services similar to the District Nurse; it is hoped that this work may be extended; as the medical officers realize that Members are capable of doing home nursing, more opportunities may come their way.

At the end of the year the District had 43 Ambulance, 45 Nursing, and 2 Sections, and 44 Cadet Divisions, with a total membership of 4,070. This includes several new Divisions formed during the year. The time has come when members are returning from the Armed Forces and the Auxiliary Services, among these are some senior Officers; the Brigade not only welcomes the return of these members, but also looks forward with confidence to the future, realizing that St. John work will continue with the same enthusiasm, keenness, and efficiency that has carried it through the long years of war.

Twenty-one Grand Prior's Badges have been awarded to the Cadets; five to the boys, and 16 to the girls.

capacity, and Mrs. Smiley was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Com-

Major Stanley Copley and the ASSIstant Commissioner Natal SubDistrict, spoke in eulogistic terms of the work lVlrs. Smiley had accomplished during her fourteen years of office. In thanking them for their good wishes, she expressed the hope that the younger members present would endeavour to carryon the great work of our ancient and wonderful Order.

London Visitors.-Among recent visitors to St. John's Gate, we have been pleased to welcome the following from Overseas: Major-General Sir Herbert Hone, Malaya; Captain E. B. Gilberd, New Zealand' Lie?t.-Colonel B. Myers, New Zealand; MaJor G. Peek, New Zealand; 1'vir. Hare, Australia; Mr. B. C. Taylor, South Africa; Mr. A. Emlyn, Trinidad; Mr. 1. G. G. Edgar, Burma; Miss R. M. Allan, Canada; Miss Neelands, Canada; Mrs. Benjamin, Ceylon; Mr. G. L. Newton, Tanganyika; Mr. Ong Eng Lian, Malaya; Rev. Fr. Ciantar, Malta; Mr. V. B. Camilleri, Malta; Mr. Azzopardi, Malta; Miss Attard, Malta.

ST. JOHN AND RED CROSS HOSPITAL LIBRARIES

The work of the Red Cross and St. John Hospital Library, which during the war distributed more than four million books to Service patients, has been reorganized for peace-time work as a department of St. John and Red Cross. This Department, under the chairmanship of Mr. Arthur Bryant, the distinguished

PRIORY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA historian, has its headquarters at 40, William IV Street, Trafalgar Square, Natal.-On her retirement as Lady London, W.C.2, and is extending and District Superintendent for Natal, Mrs. developing its activities in all Service C. N. S. Smiley, A.R.R.C., was the guest hospitals, both at home and overseas, of honour at a concert and social evening and in Civilian hospitals and kindred in April. The St. John Ambulance Head- institutions in England, Wales and quarters Hall, Durban, was filled to Northern Ireland. 187

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE EXHIBITION

By STAFF OFFICE R MRS. ARCHIE CAMDEN

(who accompanies the Exhibition on its tours)

It is now just over a year since the first Exhibition into every size and shape of opening of this Exhibition, and lookin g building, varying from the lovely Guildback over this period the strongest im- hall in Winchester and our beautiful pression I have is the great delight and Chapter Hall at St. John's Gate, to a satisfaction with which members of the marquee in the centre of Soutbampton. Brigade bave welcomed the Exhibition as Lack of a suitable hall owing to the blitz a real help to them in their work for damage in no way deterred Southampton, St. John in the Counties. and all difficulties attendant on baving the

The Exhibition was first opened in May, Exhibition in a marquee were cheerfully 1945, in Bedford, by the Lady Louis met and disposed of. Electricity was Mountbatten, and this marked the cul- brought in, and guards were posted every mination of many months of hard work night. Torrential rain meant that exhibits and anxiety for Mrs. Hugh McCorquodale, had to be constantly covered, and in some chairman of the Exhibition Sub-Com- cases moved to drier spots. Fitting the mittee, and her helpers. Exhibition into the marquee was no easy

It will be remembered that the winter task as the height of the canvas walls was of 1944-5 was an exceedingly bad time less than that of some of our models, and to buy goods or material of any sort, or to it took all our ingenuity to get a good obtain labour. The task which faced the display. Jevertheless, I shall always Sub-Committee of obtaining models and think of Southampton as one of the great exhibits for the large size Exhibition successes. The Exhibition there was which was needed, seemed overwhelming opened by the Dowager Lady Swaythling, and almost impossible. Every inquiry who gave a most inspiring speech on the and every attempt met with disappoint- work of St. John; and the real purpose of ment and delay. But the unswerving the Exhibition was achieved, as over determination, drive, and enthusiasm of 3,500 people visited it, and it proved of Mrs. McCorquodale overcame most diffi- immense propaganda and recruiting value. and eventually the Exhibition As a contrast to the marquee, we were began to take shape. fortunate in Bournemouth in having the lVIrs :i\fcCorquodale herself personally exhibition floor of a leading store lent us, supervIsed and helped with many of the entirely free, and including all facilitiesmodels, and was able to get the assistance even the store's exhibition manager! of many friends and supporters of the vVe also had the use of the store's loudBrigade. Friends in the Services and from speaker system for advertisement, and Overseas rallied to our help and gave the windows for display. The Earl of many of the interesting exhibits which Shafte bury (Almoner of the Order) are part of the Exhibition. opened the Exhibition, and thrilled his After the first successful week in Bed- audience with his speech on the Order of where 3,000 people St. John; and an interesting addition VISIted the ExhIbItIOn, and where it made to the opening was the inclusion of over gross, the tours began. several short feature films, one of which Movmg the exhibits, many of which was Malta G.C. are was a delicate task. Transport In Nottingham, the co-operation of the m the hands of contractors, but in town was a welcome feature, and a civic spIte of every care each move necessitated lunc.heon was given for H.lVL the Queen repairs. Sometimes important . ,?f Yugoslavia, who opened the pIeces of the were missing when ExhIbItIon. Queen Marie has shown a I unpacked It. It arrived in Portsmouth deep interest in the work of the Exhibiminus all the table coverings, and was tion, and herself modelled a bas-relief re cently delivered at Taunton without which is ,?ne of the exhibits. Her Majesty my box of tools. Conversely, we spoke WIth great feeling of all that sometImes acquired property which St. John had done for her countrymen. dId not belong to us. A peculiar case of It has only been possible to mention a and broken china accompanied us f f th faIthfully for several showings, and then ew: 0 e most successful showings in this dd artIcle, but amongst other towns visited as su enly and mysteriously disappeared! were Oxford, Aylesbury, Portsmouth

At most towns I met with the efficiencv (where we were fortunate in havina the and keen enthusiasm which is so typical Naval C.-in-C., Admiral Sir Geobffrey of Stt .. John personnel, and I have been Layton, as opener), Exeter, and, most mos Impressed by the fine spirit of co- tl T operation which p d St. J recen y, aunton (where the opening wherever I go. I to fit was by Her Grace e a ae e, Duchess of Lelllster).

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Everywhere it has been found that the Exhibition has proved not only of immense value to local recruiting efforts, but a much needed rallying point for many scattered units and personnel of St. John, for whom the long war years has meant virtual isolat.ion.

I t has also been a welcome meeting ground for many St. John members now returning from the Forces, and inspired them to take up new work in the Brigade.

The figures for the most recent showings are not yet available, but it is estimated that up to the end of March, 1946, at least 18,000 members of the public had visited the Exhibition.

Recently the Exhibition has been reorganized, and more lighted models added. There is a Cadet Department showing the work done by St. John Cadets, and a new fully illustrated catalogue with historical notes is provided.

To those who have not yet had the Exhibition, and who may be interested, we would stress the fact that only the fullest benefit can be obtained if sufficient

attention is paid to advance publicity; for example, the approach to local newspapers, provision of plenty of posters, the circularizing of local organizations and the members of the Lcoal Authorities.

As the regulation charge for admission is only 3d., it has been found that much additional money can be raised by gift and produce stalls.

After deducting expenses, the profit is divided equally between the Exhibition Fund and the local St. John. All inquiries should be addressed to the Business Manager (J. S. Hannam), 8 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W. l.

Just as the Exhibition itself was made possible in the difficult war years by the kindness and generosity of many who lo ved and respected the Brigade, so has its tour of the country in this first 12 months been marked by the appreciation and encouragement of many more friends and su pporters, and also by the tireless devotion of countless members of the Brigade who are living examples of the motto of the Order-I< For the Service of Mankind."

BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Among the Birthday Honours granted by His Majesty, were the following members of the Order, the Association, and the Brigade :-

Viscount.-Admiral Lord Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, G.C.V.O., KC.B., D.S.O.

Baron.-Marshal of the Royal Air Force

Sir CyTil Louis Norton ewall, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G., C.B.E.

P.C.-The Viscount Mersey, C.M.G., C.B.E.

Knighthood. - Captain Archibald Frederick Harden, C.B.E., A.F.C.; Colonel James Lewis Sleeman, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E ., M.V.O., i.D.; Colonel Thomas Ellis Robins, D.S.O.

C.B.-Colonel the Earl Fortescue, O.B.E., M.C.; Edward George Fudge, C.B.E.

O.M.-The Earl of Halifax, KG., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., T.D.

C.S.I.-Major-General John Patrick Huban, O.B.E., KH.S.

G.C.M.G.-Sir Alan Cuthbert Maxwell Burns, K.C.M.G.

K.C.M.G. -F. C. Gimson.

C.M.G.-Colonel Walter Angus Muller.

K.C.I.E.-Sir Arthur Cecil Griffin, O.B.E.

C.I.E.-Colonel Norman Briggs; Sardar Bahadur Balwant Singh Puri, O.B.E.

G.C.V.O.-The Dowager Lady Ampthill, C.I., G.B.E.

C.V.O.-The Rev. Cyril Leonard Creswell.

K.B.E.-Surgeon Rear Admiral Cecil Pembrey Grey Wakeley, C.B., 189

F.RC.S. ; Lieut.-General Philip Neame, V.C., C.B., D.S.O.; Harry Chapman Sindersin, C.M.G., M.V.O., O.B.E. ; Major-General Herbert Ralph Hone, C.B.E., M.C. G.B.E.-Clementine, Mrs. Churchill, C.B.E.; The Lord Iliffe, C.B.E. C.B.E.-Hilda Mary, Miss Lazarus, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., F.RC.S.Ed.; Henry Richard Rishworth, O.B.E., F.RC.S.; D. J. Valentine, M.C., M.B. O.B.E.-Brigadier Peter Bevil Edward Acland, M.C.; Lieut.-General Edward Franklin Laborde Wright; Lieut.-General Herbert Frederick Montagu Surgey; Dora, Miss Chadwick; Ethel Ellen, Miss Hutchings, A.RRC.; Major Geoffrey Benion Thomas, M.B., F.RC.S.Ed.; Archibald Buchanan Barbour, M.RC.S., L.RC.P.; Helen Muriel, Mrs. Birkbeck; Gilbert Henry Clarke; Gerald Leedam; Eric Walker Rostern. M.B.E.-Major Edwin Cecil James Cunningham; Lieut.-General Rao Rajah Abhey Singh of Jodhpur; Elizabeth Mrs. Bridgewater Kitcat; Amratral Ujamsee Sheth, M.B.; Miss E. V. King; Colonel Geoffrey George Hargreaves, M.C., D.L.; Jean, Mrs. Lyons (Miss McLintock) ; Sarah Lily, Miss Sanders, Leslie Walker.

Kaisar-i- Hind

General Sir KC.I.E.

Gold Medal.-Maj orGordon Gray Jolly, R.R.C.-Beatrice Marie, Miss Hossack. B.E.M.-Primrose Ruby Annette, Mrs. Bonnett.

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My FRIENDS,

My mother, who was a great believer in teaching boys to be as useful as girls, usually silenced my protests by saying, " Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do." In my case she was pro babl y right, for I always seemed to be in trouble. Now I know that in these days few members of the Brigade have "idle hands" especially this time of the year. We are all somewhat anxiously absorbing the new ideas in the supplement t.o the "little black book ", and in the case of the womenfolk busy making and mending. Still, there must be times when you are spending an hour at the Depot when the coupons have run out and you can't finish the jumper, the mending has really finished, and the" black book" absorbed till it can almost be repeated from memory. It is then that you can do some really good work for" the good of mankind ". You are all aware of the great staffing difficulties that our hospitals are up against, and the wonderful spirit of the Nurses who are doing all sorts of jobs as well as nursing to keep the hospitals going. Here, therefore, is a suggestion that will help not only the hard pressed Nurses but the patients too. The Ministry of Health are most anxious to find people with an hour or so a week to spare to help the Maternity Hospitals by making up swabs and dressings. It is not suggested that sewing parties should be started, but it is hoped that each Depot will get .in touch with the local hospital and offer to help in this work. The Hospitals will supply the necessary materials which could be stored at the Depot, and the persons on duty if they did only two or three a night each would have a goodly pile of useful work done by the end of the week. !o those of you who are mothers, there IS no need to appeal to your sympathy, you know from experience the value of these simple jobs and the big part they play in the great work of the hospitals. I know you will help and encourage others to help you. It would be very nice to add a record of your work to the annual report of the M.C.D.s, so would any Depot taking up this work drop me a line and advise me of the progress. It would be much appreciated by THE SECRETARY, M.C.D. Committee.

UNUSUAL ACCIDENTS

The following reports have been taken from Industrial A ccident Prevention

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Bulletin. They are of int.erest because they bring out unusual feat.ures which first aiders might corne across and be called upon to treat.

Ladder touches overhead Bus Bar.-A Wireman's mate at an electrical substation had been using a 16-foot ladder on a job. The job was finished and the man had corne down the ladder, when an explosion occurred and the man was seen lying on the ground with the ladder on top of him. His clothing was scorched. and his left arm and leg were intensively burned. He died from shock two days later.

The steel wire reinforcing the ladder on one side was found to be burned in several places, and there were also signs of burning on a copper bus bar which was 13 feet from the ground, and was at a potential of 37.000. Although no one actually saw the accident, it was assumed that t.he ladder had touched the bus bar when the man was preparing to carry it away. The man himself, who was conscious after the accident, gave no explanation except to say that the ladder slipped.

One question raised at the inquest was whether the accident would have occurred if the ladder had had no metal on it. The expert witness, quite understandably, refused to commit himself on this point, but it is reasonable to say that with such a high voltage the mere absence of metal would not have guaranteed safety if the ladder and the ground were at all wet.

Acid Fumes Weaken Plank.-Two men were working on a wooden plankway above an asbestos roof. The plank broke, and one man saved himself by holding on to the guard rail, the other fell through the roof to the floor 40 feet below, and was killed.

Examination of the plank showed that it was in a decayed state, but that there was outward sign. Evidence was given the mquest that some of the lighter roof tImbers had deteriorated owing to the action of smoke and fume from the galvanizing room below, and had had to be renewed, but there had been no obvious to suppose that the plankway, WhICh had been there for seven years had deteriorated also. '

OBITUARY

Sister Miss E. K. Batten.Wah the o.f Batten the Reading Post Office Nurs10g DlvIs.lO.n has lost one of its original .as she Jomed the Division on its 10 May,. 1939. At the funeral County Nurs10g Officer MISS D. K. Gibbons represented County Superintendent, whilst others present Corps S!-lperintendent Miss E. C. Sudal, DlvislOnal Super10tendent Miss G. E. Coombs, and ?ther of the Reading Post Office Nursmg DIVISIon.

Private H. Fryer.-A member of the tree and Bocking Division, Mr. Fryer passed away at the W.J.C. Hospital, following an opera- tion. He was a very keen member, and took an active part in the social activities of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

District Superintendent Mrs. E. A. Tweedale.-Pro Utilitae Hominum is exempli- fied in the life and work of District Supt. Mrs. E. A. Tweedale, C.B.E., Lady of Grace of the Order, A.R.R.C., J.P., who passed away after a week's illness on June 25, and was laid to rest in the cemetery of St. Martin's Church, Castleton, on June 28, amid many manifestations of grief. The Brigade in general and No. IV District in particular have lost the services of an indefatigable worker, whose enthusiasm, tireless energy, and strong personality have left an indelible mark on the work of the Brigade in the North-West. During the first World War she organized and ran the Auxiliary Hospital at the Ambulance Drill Hall, Rochdale, and was jointly responsible for the formation of the Nurses' Club in London, where Nurses on leave from the Western front could find accommodation and a little comfort, while in the last war she directed the Central Hospital and Supplies and Comforts Depot of the Joint War Organization which had a magnificent record of achievement. The Annual Briiade Camp for Nurses held at Rossall School, Fleetwood, under her command, will be long remembered by Nursing personnel throughout the country, the Principality, and Ireland as a model of efficiency, while her interest displayed in attending an Instructors' Course in Anti-Gas measures at Winter bourne Gunner, where she qualified with distinction, at an age when most folks were glad to leave new subjects to younger people, is worthy of mention and sufficient evidence of her anxiety to help her fellow men.

As Assistant Controller and later Controller, no one could have worked harder in building up the Voluntary Aid Detachments, but of all her activities, none was so near her heart as the St. John Cadet Movement, and as recently as a week before being stricken by illness, she was to - be seen teaching boys of the Roche Cadet Division. For 26 years she has been a Magistrate, and her death removes a most notable and respected figure. The Commissioner, who also represented the Chief Commissioner, members of the District Staff, and about 150 Officers and members of Nursing Divisions and Cadets attended the funeral, the bearers being members of the Rochdale Ambulance Division.

Staff Canteen, Gillingham, catering arrangements. supervised the Ashford.-The awards gained by members of the No. 3 District were presented recently by Mr. J. E. Bell (Works Manager) and Miss F. M. Hunter. Mr. George White (District Secretary) presided, and thanked the Class Secretaries for their unfailing manner in which they worked for the Centre. Mr. R. Neat (Loco Superintendent, Ashford) proposed a vote of thanks to the Class Secretaries to which Mr. R. Winter (Dover) responded. A vote of thanks to the doctors whose labours to the Ambulance Centre were much appreciated, was proposed by Mr. T. Down (Folkestone). Dr. J. D. Gray responded.

THE COLLAPSED RUNNER

Many members of the Brigade attend sports meetings and quite often are called upon to give assistance to the competitor who has collapsed, quite exhausted, after a running event or other violent exertion. What has caused this condition?

The patient has collapsed as a result of exhaustion brought on by the violent exertion. Therein lies our clue.

We know that all cells of all the tissues and structures and organs of the body need oxygen for their life and activity. We know that when work is being done by the cells they throw off carbon dioxide and use up oxygen. N ow imagine the work that is performed, especially by muscle cells, during a 100 yards race or a mile race. The more that is done the more oxygen is used up (and so more is needed), and the more CO 2 has to be got rid of. Further, not only is a greatly increased supply of oxygen urgently needed by the hard-working muscles, but that supply must be rapidly and frequently renewed.

Nature answers the call for more oxygen (and the dispersing of carbon dioxide) by RAILWAY AMBULANCE NEWS (1) taking more oxygen on board in the London and North Eastern lungs by increased, deeper, and more rapid The Final Group Competition was held on respirations, and (2) conveying this June 14, when winning teams from the four oxygen quickly to the muscles, which Sections competed for the honour to represent d't b dl b' th f England in the International against Scotland. nee 1 so a y, y Increasmg e reDr. M. M. Scott judged the team and individual quency of the heart beat. tests which were of a very high standard. Bishops- A t the same time the accelerated circulagate (G.E. Section) gained first place, and with tion and the accelerated respiration King's Cross (G.N.) will represent the English Section of the L.N.E.R. Hull (N.E.) and Tuxford removes from the muscles and the body (G.C.) were the other teams competing. (in the expired air) the increased amount Southern of carbon dioxide that has been manufactured as a result of the increased Chatham.-The first big event of No. 3b t"t f th I' II District since before the war was held recently ac IV! y 0 e musc es ce s. in the Chatham Town Hall. Mr. P. Nunn Nature helps the hard-working muscles (Div. Traffic Supt.) presided, and the awards in another way. Not only is the general presented by Mrs. Nunn. More than 500 awards . 1 t' d d 'th th k were distributed, including certificates for long crrcu a IOn spee e up WI e qulC enIng service and special duties during the war. Mr. F. of the heart's action, but the local circulaTrott, District Secretary, welcomed the visitors, tion of the leg muscles, concerned in the to which District Superintendent Mrs. Falwasser act of running, is improved by the dilita- briefly responded. Some 600 members and friends enjoyed the concert arranged by Mr. Tom tion of their blood vessels, with the result Jefferies of London, and the cabaret show pre- that the muscles get more than their share sented by Mr. Norman Williams. Local arrange- of the blood in the vascular system at the ments were made by Mr. W. Hawkins (Class Secretary) and Mrs. Ahern, Manageress of the expense of other parts of the body, 191

including the brain. So here is one cause of collapse after violent exertion-cerebral ancemia. The brain gets less blood than it needs, because the legs need (and get) more than their normal share.

Another cause is when the supply of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide is not adequate. Then the blood of the runner gets deficient in oxygen, contains more carbon dioxide than it should, so that not only is the brain suffering from a diminished blood supply, but the blood it does get is less healthy than normally, and all the other parts of the body suffer in the same way-the concentration of carbon dioxide piles up and the amount of oxygen in the blood gets less and less.

TREATMENT

vVe have a condition in which a patient is suffering from the results of an abnormal circulation plus the results of the impure condition of his blood. His pulse rate will be increased, so will his respiration rate. So after he stops running, the athlete's lungs and circulation still work overtime for a short while in order to wash out the excess carbon dioxide from the blood and supply to the blood its normal proportion of oxygen. Nature is, in effect, giving its own first aid.

The patient's face may be either flushed and congested, or pale. Much will depend on w.hether the factor of blood oxygenlack IS dOlninant in causing his distress; or whether the greater cause of his exhaustion is brain ancemia. In the first case the patient will remain conscious· in the second case (pale face, cerebrai ancemia), the patient may become insensible.

Treatment, therefore, is (1) the recumbent position, with easy access to fresh air (no crowding); (2) make sure that the excessive movements of respiration are unimpeded; (3) raise or lower the head according to the colour of the face· (4) keep the patient warm (blankets: c?ats, etc.); (5) do not give stimulants hll the patient is quite recovered; then hot tea .or hot coffee are preferable; and (6) forbId further participation in athletic events that day and forbid a cold shower which many athletes enjoy. It might be well to warn the patient against having a heavy meal that evening.

MORE COPIES

It is now possible t.o. s.upply extra copies of .The Gazette, and DlvlslOnal Secretaries can mcrease thelr monthly orders. Instructions should be sent to the Publishers, 46-47 Chancery Lane, London, W.C. z.

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SOME CAUSES OF ASPHYXIA

The terms " asphyxia" and "suffocation" are often and incorrectly used to express the same meaning, but there is a difference. Asphyxia means" pulseless " and is the general term used to signify the condition that supervenes on the interruption of the respiration and that may result in death, viz. suffocation, hanging, strangulation, choking, and so on.

Suffocation, pure and simple, from the medical point of view, means the condition in which air is prevented from penetrating into the lungs, not by constriction 0f the wind-pipe, but by some mechanical cause operating on the mouth and nostrils externally, or on the throat, windpipe, and air passages internally. This includes drowning and smothering and poisoning by noxious gases.

In Hanging, as a result of suicide, the eyelids are open and bluish, eyes are staring and bursting from their sockets, pupils dilated, tongue swollen and livid and probably protruding through the mouth, lips swollen, blood or bloody froth about the mouth or nostrils, hands clenched and livid, and the face swollen and congested. After death the face becomes pale. In cases of Judicial Hanging the cause of death is fracture-dislocation of the cervical vertebrce of the spine. It must not be presumed that every person taken out of the water in an insensible condition is suffocated by water. He may be unconscious from fright, shock , disease of the heart, concussion, etc. A person insensible from Drowning has a pale face, a placid expression, half open eyes, eyelids livid, pupils dilated, mouth eIther closed or half open, tongue swollen and congested, lips and nostrils covered with a mucous froth , the skin is cold and pallid, sometimes contracted (" gooseskin" effect).

In Smothering of healthy adults, where pressure is made either on the chest or mouth, there are signs of violence present and usually a pinkness or lividity of face. If the person is weak, helpless, or mfirm the symptoms are often nil the face being pale and placid. '

P02somng by Ca?lbonic Acid Gas, which IS <3: very :poisonous gas, takes place in a penod of hme varying from a few minutes upwards according to the concentration with the air. The symptoms are a sensatIOn of great weight on the hea?, seIl:se of pressure on the temple, a the ears with a pungent sensatIOn m the nose. There is also a to sleep accompanied by glddmess. Further, there is a great of muscular activity that if the patient IS m an erect position he falls instantly to the ground. The breathing is at first

difficult. and stertorous, later ceasing. The actIOn of the heart which is at first violent soon ceases, sensibility is lost and the patient goes into a state of profound coma. In cases of poisoning by other gases such as smoke, coal gas, etc., the symptoms are much the same except that. insensibility comes on gradually, the lIps, hands, and nails are of a bluish tint, face may be livid but is more often pale, and the pupils fixed.

Suffocation itself may take place in many ways. The mouth and nostrils may be stopped by force or accident, e.g. a hel pless person falling on his face and being suffocated by water or loose earth. There may also be mechanical pressure on the chest by a fall of earth or pressure with homicidal intent. There may also of the glottis (throat) by ImpactIOn of food or other substances preventing air entering the lungs: SIIDllar results are seen in suffocation by vapour, smoke, and noxious gases.

VICTORY PARADE

Officially the St. ] ohn Ambulance Brigade was represented in the Victory Parade by ten men and twenty-six women, half of whom were from the London Region and the others from various regions, and so the whole country was represented. The Detachment included representatives from Wales, Northern Ireland, Guernsey and ] ersey. Staff Officer Mrs. Girouard headed the Brigade contingent. The Brigade was also represented in the] oint War Organization by ten women and two men. Of these, instructions had been received that half should have served overseas and the remainder at home. In the latter department one officer was a member of the Brigade of Canada who had worked in London shelters during the war.

Display in the evening. Some 2,500 men and 1,500 women members carried out over 32,000 hours of voluntary duty duri?-g which time over 5,000 cases receIved attention. Over sixty cases were taken to hospital; there being some twenty-four Brigade Ambulances and twenty-four Divisional Surgeons on parade.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

JULY

20. Bristol Centre, S.] .A.A. Annual Adult Competitions.

20. Inspection of Gloucester County by the Chief Commissioner.

20 to 27. City of Coventry and Nuneatoll Ambulance Cadet Camp, Claines, Worcester.

27. Inspection of Corps personnel in the Rhondda Centre, Priory for Wales GeUigaled Park, Ystrad. '

11. AUGUST Annual Inspection of North Oxfordshire Divisions by the County Commissioner, at Banbury.

INFORMATION FOR HOSPITAL MATRONS AND ALMONERS

A single sheet pamphlet has been issued by Brigade Headquarters for the use of Hospital Matrons and Almoners. This gives information of the many activities undertaken by Brigade personnel, more especially those which would assist the running of hospitals. Services mentioned include Hospital Duties, Immunization, Transfusion, Emergency Nursing AId, . Ambulance Service, Hospital Car SerVIce, Escort and Guide Duties, Hospital Bureaux, Hospital Libraries, EducatIOnal Courses, Occupational and Diversional Therapy, Clerical Assistance to Almoners, Nursing Aid Service, Medical Comforts Depots, After-Care, and Tuberculosis Care Committees. Reference is also made to the Emergency Help Fund of the ] oint Committee of the Order of St. ] ohn and British Red Cross Society. Copies of the pamphlet can be obtained from County Headquarters.

Two members of the Brigade Overseas, the Very Rev. Father Ciantar and Miss Attard, marched with the Malta contingent. They were the official Brigade representatives from Malta, but there were also three men members included in the Malta Civil Defence contingent. Twelve V.A.D.s marched with each of THE ST. JOHN CADET the Navy, Army, and Air Force Medical The second issue of the above will be Services, and some St. ] ohn members published on August 1. Officers-inwere among them. One Brigade man and Charge of Cadet Divisions should place one woman came from ] ersey with the an order with their local newsagents for ] ersey Civil Defence party, marching in the copies required. If any difficulty is Brigade uniform. In addition, there were experienced in obtaining copies, subscripalso members of the Brigade with the tions can be forwarded to the Publishers Civil Defence Services and the Naval at the following rates: Single copies, Sick Berth contingent. 2s. 6d. for four issues, post free; four Members of the No.1 (Prince of Wales's) copies per issue, 9s. for four issues, post District carried out one of the largest free. Orders and remittances should be public duties on ] une 8, when they forvvarded to the Publishing Office, 46-47 covered the official route of the Foot and Chancery Lane, London, vV.C. 2. There Mobile processions, and later the Equatic are still available copies of the first issue. ]93

S parade as they marched to the Church headed HEADQUARTER NOTE by the Cricklewood Ambulance Cadet Band. At Home.-On June 14, Brigade Headquarters The Service was conducted Rev. J. were At Home to members of the Press and guests to Chalmers Lyon, who gave an mspIring address meet the Lady Louis Mountbatten on return on the eight points of the Cross of th<; from the Far East. The Chief Commissioner The lesson was read by the and Lady Louis received those present. Sir Clive (Dr N Corbet Fletcher), who after the serVIce welcomed the guests and friends from Home and the parade with the Rev. J. Chalmers Overseas, and referred to the history. o.f tJ:e Lyon, and took the salute as the parade marched Brigade, the history of the Order and buildmg lD which the At Home took place (Chapter Hall, a result of the recent performanc;e St. John's Gate). He paid tribute to the work of A Country Girl by the Enfield College of MUSIC undertaken by Lady Louis; expressing good Amateur Operatic Society, a cheque for wishes on the honour recently conferred on £13 0 os. Sd. has been handed to the Tudor Lord Louis Mountbatten. Colonel Sir James (Enfield) Nursing Division towards the fund Sleeman (Chief Commissioner, Brigade Over- for the purchase of a motor ambulance. Mrs. seas) also expressed deep appreciation to Lady Doris Lee Peabody, the producer, thanks those Louis on her work with the Brigade Overseas who helped to make the performance so successful. during her visits to India, New Zealand, Australia, The Brigade is indebted to Mrs. Peabody for and other places. Lady Louis addressed the I bl tance gathering, and gave some particulars of the work teams entered for the. First done by members Of the Brigade in numerous Aid Team Cup Competition C?f the LeWlsham countries. To conclude the speeches Mr. Nursing Division, which was Judged by .Co:ps Fincham, Assistant Librarian and Curator, gave Superintendent A. J. Green. The t.eam w1l1n}-ng a short history of the Order in a manner which the test consisted of Ambulance SIsters Srru0, only he could give. Cole Duke and Shenton. Superintendent MISS A.R.P. Badge.-The wearing of this badge thanked Corps Superintendent Green for will be discontinued forthwith. his assistance, and als,? the members f,?r supportNo. I (PRINCE OF WALES'S) DISTRICT ing her efforts in gettmg the compeuuon started again after the war. .,

Over 6,000 personnel were on parade at the Hampstead.-At a recent SO<?lal Annual Inspection held in the Cock Pit, Hyde members of the Hampstead NurslDg DIVISIon Park, on June 22, when Admiral the Lord celebrated the Golden Wedding anniversary of Louis Mountbatten, accompanied by the Lady their senior member, Corporal Mrs. Bowen. Louis Mountbatten (Superintendent-in-Chief) District Superintendent (R.) Miss Walker prewas the inspecting officer. sented to Mr. and Mrs. Bowen a cut-glass vase

The parade presented a wonderful picture when and flowers on behalf of past and present members Lord and Lady Louis arrived at the saluting base, of the Division. Mr. Bowen thanked those .who where they were met by the Secretary-General had given the vase, and spoke of the happmess of the Order (Brigadier W. B. G. Barne), the that Mrs. Bowen's membership of the Division Chief Commissioner (Sir Clive Liddell), Lady had given to her and to himself. AI?ong the Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy Superintendent-in- guests were District Superintendent MISS WorkChief), and others. Mter the " General Salute" man, District Officer (R.) Mrs. MacFadden, and the National Anthem bad been given, Lord District Officer Mrs. Rayner. Louis addressed the parade, paying tribute to the Southall.-On June 13, at Brigade Headwork undertaken by the members during the quarters, the Mayor, Alderman F. E. Gardner, six years of war, and especially mentioned presented Service awards to members of the Captain Goodley, the Commissioner. He referred Southall-Norwood Division. These included to the great assistance the Brigade had given in 3rd Bar to Amb. Officer T. Durham, and Service India and in the S.E. Asia Command, where Medal Ribbons to Cadet Officer G. Green, there was never more than so per cent of the Sergt. C. Nelhams and Pte. G. Smith. The nursing personnel available in hospitals. Members Mayor congratulated the Division on its fine of the Brigade had undertaken duties in hospitals... record, and hoped they would soon have their and their work was beyond praise. Welfare new headquarters, so that they would be able to workers and later rehabilitation duties had been go further with the good work they were doing carried out with unfailing regularity; St. John in the Borough. He was cheered to hear the music had certainly played a great part in the work of played by the Ambulance and Nursing Cadet the S.E.A C., where disease had been the real Band, under Cadet Officer J. Galvin. Mr. Norman enemy. For everyone battle casualty there had Smith was introduced to the members by Supt. been 120 cases of sickness. Gradually, this figure J. E. Taylor, and gave some of his experiences had been reduced until it had reached six to one. before coming to Southall. He worked in coal Referring to public duties, Lord Louis drew mines in Yorkshire with ambulance men, and attention to the fact that it was exactly S9 years when he was in West Mrica he helped to render ago that the first official public duty was under- first aid to the natives. Whilst working in the taken at the Jubilee of Queen Victoria. West Indies Oil Fields he formed the first first aid party in Trinidad, all coloured men. He was proud to be a member of St. John, and looked officers to the Inspecting Officers, who then forward to working with the Southall Division. inspected all ranks. Stopping here and there, chatting with a knowledge of the work, Lord LANCASHIRE DISTRICT Louis later took the salute at the march past. Blackpool.-By the will of the late Mr. Thomas Those present included the Lord Cromer, McCandless, the Brigade in Blackpool will benefit Dt. Williams (Librarian), Mr. H. W. Fincham, to the extent of £2,000, while the Liverpool Major-General J. E. T. Younger (Secretary), Corps receives £soo. Major-General F. V. Witts (Assistant Director Lytham.-The Lytham Ambulance and of Ambulance), Major-General Blackham, Nursing Divisions recently organized a Welcome Dowager Lady Swaythling, and numerous Home Party for their members who had served members of the Brigade Overseas (including in the Forces. With the exception of the those from Malta, Malaya, New Zealand, Canada, Divisional Surgeon, all the men and women etc.). The Metropolitan Police Central Band returned safely. Giving each an individual was present. welcome, Alderman J. H. Dawson (President) Northern Area.-The first Area Church spoke c;>f sacrifices made, the risks taken, and, Parade since the cessation of hostilities was held the pnvauons endured, and assured them that at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hampstead, the thoughts and prayers of those at home had on June 2. Nearly 300 Ambulance, Nursing, been for their safety. The Mayor of Lythamand Senior Cadets personnel formed an imposing St.-Annes (Councillor James Simpson) expressed 194

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t h anks of the Borou gh f or the ser vices I:lngrudgingly given, and a p pealed fo r a stre ngthening of both units to cope wi th t h e ne eds of the fu t ure. The Mayo r ess an d Ass istant Commiss i oner W. H. Gas t all added their congratulations an d in reply S er geant Bu rt paid t ri bute to the fo r titu de with whic h wives and sis ters at home ha d faced the wa r y ea r s. T h a nk s to the speake r s were exp r esse d b y Su pt. G We b ster, Ambulance Office r Mrs. F le t cher, and S er geant T Eastham.

COU NTY OF BEDFORD

Luto n .-Wa r down Amb u lance Di vision car ried off the " John Burgoyn e" trophy i n the annual team test competitions of the L uton COl;'ps. Eight teams competed, and only two pomts divided the winning team and Skefco Division who gained second place. Dr J. Kelsall Thomas ( Dunstable) judged the work, whils t Alderman Burgoyne presented the trophy and prizes. Those present incl u ded the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and M r s. W. G. Roberts), Mrs. J. Burgoyne, Corps Superi n tendent S later, and Corps Officer Miss H. M. B rown. Pte. R J eeves and Ambulance Sister B Smith were the winners of the " Stevens" Cups individual competitions open to the War d own Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. Dr. Snelgrove judged the tests and presented the awards, being thanked by County Officer W. Wether head

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UNTY O F BIRMIN G HAM

At the annual dinner of the Birmingham" C " Corps, County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford proposed the toast of the Corps, to which Corps Superintendent P A. Ree d responded. Corps Office r R C. H ill proposed the " V isitors ", County Surgeon D. J Nicol respo n ding; whilst County Cadet Officer p r op ose d the toast of Corps Superintendent R ee d.

CO UNTY OF CA M BRIDGE

Torrential rain and thunder storms m ar r ed the Annual County Church Parade hel d on June 2 at Ely. Nevertheless, some r,800 members of Cambridge County, supplemented by representatives from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire, were on parade.

The personnel proceeded to the Cathedral headed by the 5th Cambs. Battn. Ar my Cadet Band during a shor t sunny spe ll In the Cathedral the Hallowing of the Cambridge Co u nty Colour was carried out by the Lor d B ishop of Ely, whilst the D ean of Bristol gave the address.

After the service the salute w as taken by the Secreta ry-General of the O rd er, Brigadier W. B G. Barne, who was accompanied by Staff Ass t Commissioner H. J. Wrigglesworth. It was not possible to hold the ins p ection, but Brigadier Barne visited the various p laces at which the par ade were taking tea, a n d complimented them on their atten d ance, and thanking them for the grand wor k they had ca r ried out du r ing the war years He also emp h asized the fact th at th e Brigade would be called upon to carry out furthe r humanitarian work in time of peace.

followed by Stithians. Redruth also gained the Individu al Trophy. Nursing.-Wadebridge gamed first place, followed by Falmouth. The making was gained by Redruth Nursmg DIVISIon. The Silver shields and cups were presented t o the winning teams by President Harry Rich, of R edruth Ambulance Division.

_ Co unt y Rally.-Some r,250 members of the B rigade in Cornwall assembled at Truro on J une 23 for their annual rally. County missioner Colonel W. Blackwood, accompanied by Asst. Commissioners J ohnston Mooney, inspected the parade a.ssembled m Hendra Playing Field before marchmg off to the Cathedral. County Supt. Miss Grylls was in charge of the Nursing personnel. At the Cathedral the Standard was received and placed on the High Altar, the Sub-Dean (Canon O. R. M. Roxb¥), on behalf of the Dean and Chapter, gave a speCIal welcome to the Brigade. Canon Jennings gave an inspiring address.

The Mayor of Truro (Mr. A. A. Behenna), who was accompanied by the Mayoress and t he Deputy Mayor (Mr. W. J: Kemp), took the salute at the march past, In the company of Nancy Lady Vivian, County Nursing President, and Canon Jennings, Sub-Chaplain of the Order. The Mayor said, "There is no greater than this, calling as it does upon your leIsure hours." He urged all members to carryon the good work, and not to flinch in the difficult days ahead. He was very impressed with the wonderful record of the St John Ambulan c e Brigade during the war. Numerous were made, including a cheque to Asst. ComrrusslOner

S. M. Landrey in recognition of a total of 53 years association with the movement. Colonel Blackwood, in paying a tribute to Mr. Landrey, said he had done an immense amount of useful work in the eastern part of the County. He was very pleased with the parade, the numbers far exceeding that which he expected at this, the first post-war parade.

Redruth.-President Harry Rich entertained the officers and men of the Redruth Division, and welcomed 24 members who had returned from the Forces. Twenty others were still away. He congratulated Supt. E. S. Seymour on his leadership, and looked forward to the extension to the Ambulance Hall being erected in the near future. County Commissioner Col. Blackwood paid tribute to the untiring work for the Redruth Division of Mr. Rich, who must be proud of such a fine division of 86 officers and men. Asst. Commissioner Johnston, COurIty Surgeon R. H. Hadfield, and Corps Supt. Pellowe added their tributes to Mr. Rich.

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Po ole.-The Brackstone Cup Competition of the Poole Division was won by " D " Team, leader Pte. H. Matthews, who received the trophy from the hands of Miss C. Brackstone, daughter of the late donor. Corps Supt. F. C. Bryant judged the work; Div. Surgeon S. Bompas presiding over the proceedings Those present included Corps Surgeon Maule Horne, Corps Officers, and Divisional representatives.

Co u n t y C ommissioner D r. M au rice-Smith, who was in charge of the parade, expressed CO UNTY OF ESSEX thanks to the Secretary-General fo r h is attend- The first post-war combined County Inspection ance O thers on p arade incl u ded A sst. C om- was held on June r6 in the Castle Grou nds, missioner Taylor, County Supt. Mrs. M a nley, Colcheste r Over 800 personnel were on parade C adet O fficer Mrs. Ettri d ge. Guests uIfder County Col. J. L. Hamilton, Include d County P r esIde n t The Lor d Fair- with Asst CommlsslOner Dr. J. T. Whitley, Co.unty President Mrs. Fitzpat ri ck, County second in command. The Inspecting Officer VIce-PresIdent A. Saville Peck, C ivic D ignitaries was Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall, Deputy th.e D eputy Lieutenants, a n d Co unty Chief Brigade At-Home, who ffilSSlone r s from neighbouring Counties. Although was ca r rYing out hIS first official engagement. had. n ot kind, County Com- H;e was accompanied by County President Col. mlSSlOner Maunce-Smlth was p r ou d to have S Ir F. H. D. C. Whitmore (Lord Lieutenant of such a wonderful flarade in a tt en d an ce Essex) and Lady Whitmore. COUNTY OF CORNWALL The Deputy Chief Commissioner warmly congrat ulate d the County upon the splendid para d e, Count y Competitions. -Th e Co un ty Am b u- a nd stated that a lthough the war was over this ance a nd Nursing competition s we r e h el d on n o for slackening off in the Brigad e or June r at R ed ru t h , with the fo ll owi n g results: In anythmg else for the benefit of our count r y. Ambul ance.- R edrut h g a ined fir:.at place, The Lord Lieutenant also addressed the parade, 19 6

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and presented awards, including the ribbon of Serving Brother of the Order to Supt. J. C. Cheeld (Clacton) and Supt. B. Clary (Dedham).

On June 23, the annual Church Parade, arranged by Braintree and Bocking Divisions, took place at Bocking Deanery Church. Members from each Division in the County paraded on Courtaulds Sports Ground and marched to the Church where the Dean of Bocking (The Very Rev. E. Rogers, Chaplain of the Order) conducted the service. Later County Commissioner Col. Hamilton inspected the parade, and congratulated the members on their smart appearance. Tea was served in the Deanery Gardens, by kind permission of the Dean and Mrs. Rogers, by the Braintree Divisions.

COUNTY OF GUERNSEY

The Northern Ambulance Division held an unusual test recently, when two cars " collided" at the cross-roads, passengers and drivers being " injured", whilst a bystander threw a fit of hysterics. Many Islanders swarmed to the scene of the " serious accident", but fortunately it was a fake accident arranged by Supt. H. P. Saunders and Amb. Officer E Cole. A message was sent to Brigade Headquarters, and two squad cars were soon on the scene. The ambulance was summoned as were the Police and Dr. Maxwell. This was a real demonstration of the readiness of the Brigade at all times to answer a call for aid.

COUNTY OF KENT

Aylesham.-The open competition for the Mackinson Bowl JJ was held on June I, when Dr. J. B. McCrae and Dr N. D. AlIen judged the work Canterbury (Police) Division were placed first, and received the trophy from Mr. JuPP, representing the donors of the cup. Tea was prOVIded by the Snowdown Colliery Division, Supt. J . Dudley introducing County Secretary B T. Be3;umont and County Officer C. C. Elam. VIce-PreSIdent R. V. A. Johnson (Colliery Manager) thanked Mr. JuPP for the trophy. Thanks were also extended to the doctors who had judged the competition.

Rochester.-Members of the Ambulance Nursing, and Cadet Divisions were inspected by County Commissioner John Day at a Church Parade held on June 23. Mr Day who was accompanied by District Supt. Mrs.' Falwasser, County Officer Hancox, and County Cadet Officer Baker, spoke weIl of the achievements of the members, and urged them to continue with their work.

Robinson, the Chief Commissioner's Party, County Commissioner Armstrong, Asst. Commissioner Dr. Flavin, County Supt. Mrs . Epton, and other Brigade Officers. The Chief Commissioner congratulated the Divisions on their successful efforts, and handed back to them the opening key as a memento of the occasion. Lady Dunbar-Nasmith also congratulated the members. Other speakers included Capt Crookshank (M.P. for Gainsborough ), Councillor Harrison (Deputy Chairman of the Council ), Mr. Frank Marshall (executor of the bequest of the late Miss Fanny Craven, which played a great part in the acquisition of the premises ), Capt. Armstrong, and Dr Flavin. Gainsborough is to be congratulated on having such a live Brigade organization, and the members received all best wishes from all visitors.

The Rev. G. E. A. Whitworth dedicated the premises.

On Sunday, June 16, the annual inspection of Lincolnshire Units of the Brigade was held on the Lindum Cricket Ground, Lincoln. Prior to the inspection the Mayor of Lincoln (Alderman J. W. F. Hill) gave a luncheon to the Chief Commissioner, Lady Dunbar-Nasmith, and members of the County Staff.

County Commissioner Capt Armstrong was in charge of the parade, which numbered some 2,000 all ranks, with As st. Commissioner Dr. Flavin second in command, and County Officer F F. Gibson, County Supt Mrs Epton, Supt. White, and County Officer Paddision as Battalion Commanders County Officer W Gott was in charge of guests. Before the arrival of the Inspecting Officer the ceremony of Trooping of the Colour was held and smartly carried out.

Sir Clive Liddell inspected the Ambulance personnel, whilst Lady Dubar-Nasmith inspected the Nursing personnel. After this, presentations of Service awards were made by the Chief Commissioner, including 5th Bars to A Hackford and A F. Phillips (Cleethorps).

Slf ClIve complimented the parade on its work and appearance, and emphasized the importance of fostering the cadet movement, which he was pleased to see was going strong in Lincolnshire.

Lady Dunbar-Nasmith also expressed her congratulations, and would take back to headquarters a very good account of the work they were doing.

The whole parade then attended Evensong in the Cathedral where the service was conducted by the Bishop of Grimsby, and the sermon preached by the Sub-Dean (Canon A. M. Cook )

Those present at the function included the Mayors of Lincoln, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Capt. Crooksh ank, Lord Heneage, The COUNTY OF LINCOLN que.f Constable of LIncolnshire, County ComOn June IS and 16, Sir Clive Liddell rrussIOners. G. Browne ( Lei cestershire), and (Chief Commissioner) and Lady Dunbar- :qr; (Cambndgeshire), and other Nas mith (Deputy Supt -in-Chief, N.D ) accom- CIVIC digrutanes. parued by Asst. Commissioner H. J. Wriggles- COUNTY OF NORFOLK worth, paId an official visit to Lincolnshire. Kings Lynn.-There was a good muster for The first call was at Stamford, where the of the Kings Lynn and of Nursing, and DIstrICt Bngade under Asst. Commissioner Cadet DIVIsIon were Inspected, also personnel Dr. W. E. H. Bull. The parade was led by the and the ambulances and stores. Supts. W. R. County Band to St. Margaret s Church, where Newell and Mrs. Newell were in charge those the preacher was the Rev. H. D. Anderson present including Vice-president Aiderrr:an H. (Rector of Sandringham), Corps Vice-PresI'dent Dear, the Mayor of Stamford (Alderman Mrs F 11 th Sculls).. The divisional Sports House 0 OWIng. e service the Mayor (Mr R. Bunnett) Inspected. From Stamford the party accomparued County Commissioner Sir Thomas Journeyed to where Supt. E. J. Cook and other members of the County Staff Garwell, MISS L. Osborne, Div. Surgeon to the Saturday Market Place, where there Bett.Y. WhIte., and. Cadet Supt. Mrs Clark were was a Il!-arch past, and an inspection. The th proceedings concluded WIth a luncheon at which awaIUDg eir arnval at Divisional Headquarters Corps President Lady Fermoy presl'ded This building was inspected and the db' on their building After tea, the y Lord Fermoy, the Deputy Mayor, party bemg the guests of County Commissioner Slf Thomas and Lady Cook, Asst. Commissioners Capt. 9. B. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, the Dr. W. E. Rutledge and Dr Bull, County Supt. par.ty to Gainsborough, where the Dr. May Chief Constable F. Calvert, ChIef CommIssIoner officially opened the Head- together WIth other County and Divisional of the Gainsborough Division. These Officers of the Brigade. headquarters, formerly a Drill Hall, The post-war inspection of will prove a great asset to the Brigade, and will DIVISIOns ill the NorWIch area was carried out bt; envy of many other organizations. Con- by County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook taffilng a large hall, with complete stage who was accompanied by the Lord Mayor and and effects, .h.as numerous rooms which can Lad¥ Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bailey), be used for dIVISIOnal and other meetings S PreSIdent Lady Cook, County Supt Dr. May R. P. White presided, supported by Su't hlPt Rutledge, County Cadet Officers H. C Denny p rs. and Mrs. G. E. Portal, County Secretary Mrs. 198

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J. E. M. Skinner. Asst. Commissioner Dr. W. E. Rutledge was in charge of the parade. After the inspection the Lord Mayor congratulated the parade on its smartness, and said that the strength of the parade was a sure sign of the enthusiasm for St. John in the City and its surroundings.

RudhaIl1.-Sir Thomas Cook, accompanied by Lady Cook, opened the fete held in the Manor House Gardens, arranged by Supt. M. Frost, Secretary R. Bambridge, and the Committee. The County Band was present, and there were numerous attractions.

Ac1e.-The Medical Comforts Depot was officially opened by the County Commissioner on June 17. The building, formerly the A R P. point for the parish, will be under the charge of the Brigade, whose members will be in attendance three nights per week. Sir Thomas, who was introduced by President A. H. Dicker, said that in these days when so many people expected to be paid for services rendered, there was a tendency to lose sight of remaining voluntary organizations, of which the Brigade was one.

Those present included Div. Surgeon C. Fletcher, Supt. J. C. Sewell, Lieut.-Col. Skinner, and a detachment of the B.R.C.S. under Mrs. Dicker COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON

The first annual County Nursing Competitions were held at Northampton, preceeded with eliminating tests held in various Corps. The Judges were Dr. J. T. Corbett, of Wellingborough (team test), County Commissioner Capt. W. C. Knight, of Bedford (Individual first aid), Miss Baxter, Matron, St. Cross Hospital, Rugby (home nursing ), County Cadet Officer Miss Wollaston, of Leicester (after-care team test), Corps Supt. Mrs. E. York, of Leicester (uniforms).

The winning team was Spencer Nursing Division, Northampton, with Headquarters (Peterborough) runners-up. A special prize for a uniform competition, judged by County Supt. Mrs. I. Jennings, was won by Victoria, Wellingborough, Division.

Trophies were presented by County President

The Marchioness of Exeter. Those present included County Commissioner Dr. E. H. Shaw, County Surgeon G. Gibbons, Corps Surgeon J. Orr, County Officer Miss Grant-Lawson, County Cadet Officer Mrs Shaw, and other officers.

County Supt. Mrs. Jennings was in charge.

NorthaIl1pton.-The Northampton Nursing Corps has recently formed a Ladies Choir, and have given two concerts raising funds for the Brigade and the local Post War Appeal Funds.

COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM

County President Winifred Duchess of Portland inspected over 600 members of the Nursing and Cadet Nursing Divisions in the County, in Nottingham on June 23. Accompanying her were District Supt. Mrs. Birkbeck and County Vice-president Lady Anne Cavendish Bentinck. f!.ddressing the parade, the Duchess stressed the Importance of the nursing profession, and appealed to the younger members to take up nursing as a career. After the inspection, a short service was conducted by the Ven. R. P. Wilson, Archdeacon of Nottingham. •

The parade was under the command of County Supt. Miss Winifred Gibson, with County Cadet Officer Mrs. H. Vigrass in charge of the Cadets. The Adjutant was District Officer L. WardWalters, assisted by County Officer G. G. Dodge.

COUNTY OF OXFORD

June 17, the three remaining m.embers of the Banbury Nursing DIVlsion receIved from County Commissioner Dr. C. Gardiner-Hill the Service Medal Ribbon of the Order. The recipients were County Officer Mrs. George Barrett, Supt. Miss C. Waldock, and Supt. (S) Mrs. W. Cattell. The Commissioner congratulated them, and expressed thanks for the work and assistance they had rendered during their membership. Miss Mavis Heritage and Miss Beryl Watts were presented with Grand Prior Cadet Badges.

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PLYMOUTH, S.W. DEVON, and E. CORNWALL

The Brigade in Plymouth carried out a large duty on the occasion of the Victory Parade in Plymouth. Over 100 members were on duty in relays from 8.30 a.m. to midnight, and many cases were attended, a special squad were on duty on the Hoe in the evening, where 50,000 people assembled. The Hoe First Aid Post was staffed throughout the day by personnel. In addition to those on duty a conungent took part in the procession through the city, and duty squads were sent to Plympton and Plymthe result of a Brigade Flag Day held in Plymouth on June I, it is hoped that over £540 will be added to the funds.

COUNTY OF SOMERSET

The first County Inspection since I938 was held on May 26, on the Dunster Castle Lawns Some 1,600 members were on parade under County Commissioner Dr. Hugh Powell, assisted by Asst. Commissioner A. Wevell, County Supt. Dr. Gladys Danby, County Surgeon W. Bam, and County Officer Mrs. Vivian-Neal. The Inspecting Officer was the Chief Commissioner, General Sir Clive Liddell, who was accompanied by Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall, Deputy Chief Commissioner.

Accompanying the Chief Commissioner on tour of inspection was County President Mrs. Geoffrey Luttrell; whilst among the several hundred spectators were Lord and Lady Cromer, Mr. Geoffrey Luttrell (President, Minehead Division), the Mayors and Mayoresses of Taunton, Bridgwater, and Weston-super-Mare, and the Chairmen and officers of Local Authorities, including Minehead, Lady Wraxall (Deputy President, Somerset B R.C.S.), and other representatives.

Addressing the parade, Sir Clive first accorded sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell for so kindly allowing the rally to be held in the beautiful grounds. He complimented the Divisions on their turn-out, which was excellent, and congratulated them on the reports he had heard of the excellent work done in Somerset throughout the war. He reminded his hearers of the voluntary status of the Brigade and the work to be carried out in times of peace. He was pleased to see so many Cadets on parade, and that the movement in Somerset was so strong.

Dr. Powell, after remarking how much they all appreciated the presence of the Chief Commissioner and the kind things he had said about them, voiced thartks to the County Staff for the work they had done in organizing the parade, and to the officers and members of the divisions for their support. He added his personal thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell, and expressed pleasure at seeing representatives of the British Red Cross Society among the many visitors.

COUNTY OF SURREY

Reigate Corps.-Some 230 members of the Corps were inspected by County Commissioner W. G. Pape, who was accompanied by County Supt. Mrs. Heald, County President Countess Lindsay, and Cadet Supt. G. F. W. Still. The parade was under the command of Corps Surgeon and Supt. Dr. Kenneth Watson and Corps Supt. Miss Jarchow. The County Commissioner paid tribute to the work undertaken by the Corps, and the demands made upon it during the war. The future held promise that they would probably be asked to do larger numbers of things than had been done before, and he was sure that the Brigade in Surrey would not be behind in answering the call. He paid special tribute to Dr. Watson who had filled the breach on the death of Col. J ames, and had since managed the affairs of the Corps admirably.

Horley.-June 12 saw the annual dinner of the Horley Division again being held. Supt. J. c. Jennings presided, being supported by County (Continued on page 210)

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Over 1,000 members of the Order and supporters of the Priory from all parts of Wales attended the first General Assembly called since pre-war days, held on J une 25 in the dignified setti ng ?f the Assembly Room, City Hall, at which the Prior, the Earl of POWlS, an investitu re of members Promoted III or Admitted to the Order during the years 1940, 1941, and 1942, H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent presenting the Vellu:n and Priory Votes of Thanks III that period . Press reports have descnbed i t as the most picturesque and colourful ceremony staged in Cardiff for many years. The Duchess of who w <;>re the uniform of Lady Supenntendent-lllChief for Wales, was supported on the p latform by the Prior and members of the Chapter in their black mantles, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, Sub-Prelate of the Order, and Officiating Chaplain of the P r iory, who read the prayers before and after the Investiture, wearing the richly embroidered cope presented to the Pri ory by L ady Kylsant. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Alderman and Mrs . W. R. Wills), with the Aldermen and Cou ncillors in their scarlet and blue r obes, occupied seats facing the platform I n the Musicians' Gallery wer e Madame Muriel J ones, with members of her Welsh Ladies' Choir, in Welsh costume, whose singing delighted the audience and drew a warm tribute of praise from the Duchess. I n h is address of welcome to the Prior, the Sub-Pr ior, The Lord Cope, said the sacrifice of Britain's bravest and best d uring the tragic years of war had not left the Or der of St. J ohn u nscathed . T h ey r emembered with pride and respect

who had served their King and Counlry through the medium of the Order of St . John, whatever form their had taken for it was not possIble to parwhen all had done their duty in so many ways. He extended a Home to tho se who had been sernng wIth His Majesty's Forces in all of vVar, and especially to the 1\IIltlary Hospitals Reservists, Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Re s ervIsts, anti Voluntary Aid Detachments who w er e called up at the outbreak of ho s tiliti es; and congratulated very all th ose who had received d ecorations.

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The Duchess of Kent, o n leaving the City Hall, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Cardiff Centre in the Castle grounds , which have been r e noyated and decorated , where she was interes ted to see a numbe r of framed photogra phs featuring her three previous visits to the Centre. Her Roya l Highness was received by the Centre Chairman, Alderman G F. EYans, an d the Commissi oner, Capt. C. G. Traherne, who presented Mr. A. Hauser (Centre Committee Member) and the followin g members of the Brigade County Staff , Asst . Commissioner Capt . F. P. Robathan, County Officers Maj or A H. G. Fi eld, J. 1. Pepperell, Miss E. 11. Prichard Williams, Miss Victoria \V. Rees, :Mrs C G. Traherne, Corps Surgeon Mrs. Eni d Rogers and Corps Supts. J olm Macdonald and Mrs. M. A. Stephens. The following officers had already participated in earlier functions at which the Duchess wa s present: County Surgeon Edgar Llevvellyn, Mr. B. E. Brown (Honorary Centre Secretary), Councillor G. E. Frewer (Centre Committee Member), County Supt. Miss G. M. C. Richards, and County Officer Miss Mary Metcalf.

those who had served their co u ntry with An nua l Ch apter Meet i ng -On the mornselfless devotion The best trib u te they ing of June 25, the Earl of Powis presided co uld pay was to maintain the continuity over the annual Chapter Meeting, which of effort to which they had put their was held in the Council Chamber of th e h and The Earl of Powis said it afforded City Hall, the proceedings being opened General Assembly great pleasure to b e with prayers said by the Lord Bishop of honoured with t h e presence of Her Royal St. Asaph. In addressing Chapter, Lord H ighness the Lady Superintendent-in- Powis said: This Meeting of Chapter, th e Chief, r eferri n g to the valuab le service first at which he had presided since hi s t h e Duchess h ad performed to the appointment as Prior in succession to th e i n condu cting an Inspectio n of the Brigade la t e Earl Lloyd George, seemed to creat e in Wales i n July, 1937-imm ediately a link with the Chapter Meeti n g h eld at b efo r e the ou tb r eak of war-wh en a Powis Castle in 1924. He than ked the str en gth of over 10,000 was paraded. Su b-Prior, Lord Cope , for discharging so L ord Powis des ired to take his firs t ably the duties delegated to him and for oppo r tunity as Prior of t h anki n g a ll thos e giving close attention to Pri ory matters

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The report of the Treasurer was given in the absence of Mr. D. M. EvansBevan by Mr. B. E. Brown, who moved the adoption of the accounts. The Viscount Tredegar, in his report as Almoner, paid tribute to those responsible for the maintenance of the 114 Medical Comforts Depots operating under the Priory from which 12,457 sick room requisites and invalid requirements were issued on loan during 1945. The report of the Librarian, Sir Leonard Twiston Davies, was read by Capt. W. J. Canton, and in the absence of Mr. James Griffiths, M P., Col. vV. Talbot Woods gave the report of the Director of Transport in which it was stated that the removal of 23,356 patients during 1945, brought the total number of cases carried in the Priory ambulances to 292,644.

Chapter approved a recommendation of the Council to approve the Earl of Plymouth as one of the three trustees in succession to his father, thus maintaining the link with the Plymouth family.

Members present at Chapter, who with their "vives were the guests of the Lord Mayor at Luncheon and afterwards presented to Her Royal Highness, included in addition to those mentioned abov e, The Hon. John H. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales), Mr. Daniel Daniel, Esq. (Commander of Slebech), Capt. T. E. Richards (Director of Ceremonies), Mr. Norman M. Ingledew (Honorary Solicitor), Mr. T. E. Smith (Honorary Architect), Lieut.-Col. C. G. Cole-Hamilton, Major A. W. Anderson, Dr. S. McCormac, Col. Sir R. W. H. Williams-Wynn, Dr . J. M. Wilson, The Rev. Canon T. M. Hughes, Mr. Hugh S. Cann, Mr. J. H. Davies, Mr. Theodore Gibbins, Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Dr. R. D. Thomas, Capt. G. Crawshay (Assistant Director of Ceremonies), Dr. C. Armstrong, Capt. J. Macleod Carey, Alderman G. Fred Evans, Mr. Henry Evans, Capt. S B. Turner, Mr. Iestyn R. Williams.

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ambulance movement in Ferndale who were instructed by Dr. T. Thomas, their first Divisional Surgeon. To-day the Division had become part of the great family of the Venerable Order of tJ:e Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and he compltmented them upon the services they rendered during the past 40 years. Mr. C. DavIes recalled early memories i.n a summary of mov:ement, and paid high tnbute to Capt. Taliesm Richards for his outstanding leadership of the Brigade of the Rhondda until his resignation a year ago of the Commissionership. Seven members who joirled the Ferndale Division in 1906 were present at the gatherirlg, viz. Messrs. C. Davies, J. France, E. Howells, Harry Beynon, F. Teale, John Davies, and W. Williams. Other speakers were Supt. E. R. Thomas, Mr. Evan Evans, a former Superintendent, Councillor Evan Edwards, Corps Treasurer, who has just completed his 37th year with the Division, Cadet Superirltendent Keedwell and Mr. E. Edwards. The Commissioner, Mr. J. H. Davies, F.A.L.P.A., gave an interesting survey of the Rhondda Fach Corps. County Officer T. Evans received from the Commissioner for Wales the 5th Bar to the Service Medal, on the completion of 40 years efficiency.

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CASE REpORT No. 302.-The Officer-inCharge of the Midland Area, West Riding of Yorkshire, S.].A.B., reports the efficien t performance of first aid by a member of the Thorton Division, Bradford Corps, in the following circumstances.

At 4 p.m. on March 20, a paint sprayer (eet 17) was at work when he attempted to switch on an electric fan to disperse paint fumes. His hand was covered with paint, slipped off the switch, and came into contact with the live wires owing to the covering plate not being in position, with the result that he sustained severe electric shock, ceased to breathe, and became totally unconscious.

Division Superintendent Fred Carr, who is employed in the same Works, at once commenced artificial respiration, with which he persisted for 45 minutes, until almost exhausted he was relieved by the police officer who arrived with the police ambulance. The patient was removed to hospital, where he was detained for some time before being conveyed home by ambulance.

COMMENT.-The report tells a story of good work well done, and wins fO 'r Divisional Superintendent Fred Carr cordial congratulations on the outstanding success which crowned his ejjorts.-N. C. F.

CASE REpORT No. 303.-The Officer-inCharge of Plymouth, S .VV. Devon and E. Cornwall, S.].A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the Millbay Railway Division in the following circumstances:

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At 8 a.m. on Friday, May 3 , when Private F. W. Hopkins arrived at Bittaford Station to commence work wi th the re laying gang, he was tol d t h at a lad (eet 16) had fallen from h is cycle and crashed into some railings ou tside the railway station. Going at to the scene of the incident, Pte. Hopkins fo u nd that the patient had sustained an extensive lacerated wound (four inches square and two inches deep) in the region of the right eye, accompanied by profuse arterial bleeding, grave injury to the eyeball, and profound shock, while he had cause to suspect fracture of the skull.

Pte. Hopkins immediately sent som e bystanders to summon doctor and ambulance, and also to bring the ambulance cabinet from the station. Meanwhile h e controlled the bleeding by digital pressure on the carotid artery, which he had t o maintain all the time because the blood soaked through the dressings applied t o the wound. Wrapping patient in blankets and applying hot water bottles, he kep t constant watch until the doctor arrived The latter examined the patient, and decided that digital pressure (in which h e also took a share) must be kept up continuously. At 8.50 a m the ambulanc e arrived from Plymouth and remove d patient to hospital.

COMMENT.-It tS grattfying to note th e skill and efficiency with which this gravely injured patient was handled, especially as the doctor, on a1' rival, confirmed both diagnosis and treatment. In these Cil'CUntstances cordial congratulations al'e tendered to Pte. F. TV. Hopkins. - N C. F.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Treatment of Burns

A. C. (Pr estatyn).-Please tell me why the Textbook (p . 178) in the treatment of bu rns tells us to excl u de air i mmediate ly and why, when air is excluded , burns cease to be painful.

With a severe burn the cuticle is destroyed, as are also parts of the underlying true skin. Consequently the tips of the papillae and the exquisitely sensitive nerve endings are exposed to the air. T his results in severe pain, which is relieved when the burn is covered and the air excluded.-N. C. F.

protrude through a wound of the abdominal wall, whether vertical or transverse, we should keep the patient on his back with knees drawn up and with head and shoulders raised.

To me this treatment seems correct fo r a vertical, but incorrect for a transverse wound, and seems likely to cause inj u ry to the protruding intestine. In t h ese circumstances I welcome your kind r u ling once again.

I f a pati ent is placed as laid down in the T extbook, all the abdomina l muscl es will Treatment of Abdominal Wound relaxed. Consequently t here wi ll be less M L (P rtsk of pressure from this cause upon the la S · reston).-T he T extboo.k (p. protruding intestine, whether the wound is y it down that when the mtestmes transverse or vertical.-N. C F. 2 06

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C. H. (Slo u gh).-With r efer ence to the ar ticle in T he Gazette entitled " First Aid for Cr esol B urns " , may I d r aw your att ention t o a t r eatment fo r Cresol a n d P h en ol burns very easily app lied and, I think, aseptic ?

I wor ked, until recently, in a Works where Cresols and Phenol s are used to a great extent. You are aware that the burning action of these chemicals i s most rapid One of the commercial ch emists employed there advised the rapid application of methylated spirits, and where these chemicals are u sed it is now t he practice to keep a full dru m of methylated spirits so that a worker can instantly wash the sp lash.

I have had several burns from these chemicals, and can vouch for the fact that if methylated spirits is immediately applied to the burn no mark of the splash will remain.

The comments of the Surgeon-in-Chief will be a waited with great interest Murrell's What to do in Poisoning tells us (1) that Cresol and many other disinfectants (e.g. Creotlin, Cyllin, Izal, Jeyes Fluid, Lysol, etc.) are derived from tar ; (2) that for the most part they consist of cresols (higher phenols) and tar acids emulsified with various agents; (3 ) that they all have a similar odour; and (4 ) that burns which may result from their application to the skin are best treated by washing with alcohol to dissolve out the Phenols.-N. C F.

Fractures of Scapula and Clavicl e P M. (Carshalton) .-Recently some of u s we r e discussing the correct treatment o f si mp le fractures of scapula and clavicle. As we could not agree, we decided to pass the problem to you for your kind ruling.

This combination of injuries is very rare. I f, however, I came across such a case on my daily round, I would remove the man's coat, apply a figure of eight bandage to the scapula, and then treat the fractured clavicle as laid down in Textbook.-N. C F.

Blue Bag for St ings

o. P (Houndsditch).-The Textbook (p: 181) tells us to use a wet blue bag for stmgs of plants and animals Please tell me wherein lies the virtue of a wet blue

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di agn osed fract ure of ribs w it h i n jury t o s plee n He lost marks, however , b ecau s e h e d i d not give ice to suck as i s la i d d own in T extbook (Rule 3, p. 80) fo r tre a tmen t of fracture of ribs complicated by injury to inter nal organs.

Nevertheless, under treatm ent of h cemorrhage from an internal organ t h e Textbook (Ru le 3, p. 137) express ly tells u s to " Give nothing by mouth excep t in hcemorrhage from lungs, when ice may be given to suck ".

As these two Rules seem to be contradictory, your kind explanation wou l d be very much esteemed.

Under the signs and symptoms of frachwed ribs on p. 78 of the Textbook , you a1'e told that the ends of the bone "may injure the lungs or otlzer internal organ". Further, at the end of this Section ymt are referred to p 137 of the Textbook, "if the liver or spleen is injured " When you turn to p. 137 you find that the Textbook specifically warns you to limit the administration of ice to suck in cases of hcemorrhage from the lungs.

In short, there is no contradiction on this point in the instructions of the Textbook; and your query stresses the need for cal eful study of the Textbook if its instructions are fully to be unde1' stood.-N. C. F .

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E x eter. -On June 18, Majo r L. H. M orris (Chief Constable of Devon) presided a t the meeting of the Exeter Branch. A statement was given of the appeal for funds for head qu arters made by Mr. F. P. Cottey during his year as S heriff of the City. This showed that £2,362 8s. 2d. had been raised, and in p r esenting a cheque for this amount Mr. Cottey sta t ed that ther e was an additional amount of £1,500 already in the Headquarters account. Co u nty Commissioner H. J Vick presented to Mr. Cottey his badge of office as President of the Exeter C ity Ambulance Division.

Ilf r acomb e.-A new motor ambulance was dedicated at Ilfracombe by the Vica r (Preb. C. W. H. Sewell) assisted by other clergy and ministers. The ceremony was attended by many prominent townspeople including Mr. W. Carruthers Bell (Chairman of the local Council), Asst. Commissioner Dr. K. G. V. Sanders, Mr J. Armstrong (Chairman, Ilfracombe Association), Mr. E. N. Bearcr oft, and others. Aft e r t h e ceremony the Chairman of the Co u ncil t h anked member s of the Brigade for the se r vices they were rendering to the town.

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Commissioner Pape, who in reply to the toast of "The St. John Ambulance Brigade" stated that the members had every reason to be proud of their record. He assured Mr. A. J. K. Church, who proposed the toast, that once permission had been given for the building of new hea<;lquarters in Horley, there would be no delay m laying the first brick. Transport 9.fficer B. Robinson proposed the toast of the Medical Profession" to which Div. Surgeon B. JacksonTaylor responded. Amb. Officer F. M. Fox proposed " The Guests", the reply being given by Mr. Eric Claxton (of the Casualties Union). Supt. Jennings, in reply to the toast given by Asst. Brigade Secretary J. S. Hannam, said that the Division was regaining its strength, and that it was going on to do more in the future than it had ever done before. Commissioner Pape then yresented Supt. Jennings with the Service Meda Ribbon, also to Sergt. Rogers and Corporal F. Lucas .

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Horsham.- The competition for the "Lancaster Cup" took place on June 3 among members of the Horsham Nursing Division; District Officer Mrs Scott judging the first aid and home nursing. Miss P. Martin (last year's runner-up) gained first place, followed by Miss D. Shepherd. Unfortunately, President Mrs. M G. Lancaster, donor of the cup, was unable to be present owing to indisposition.

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There was a large audience, including County President the Countess Beauchamp, County Commissioner Dr. F. L. Newton, Asst. Commissioner T. C. Lench, County Supt. Dr. Mrs. Porter County Surgeon L. Bold, County Miss H. M. Walton, County Press Officer J. H. Watkins, Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Lamb, and many Brigade Officers and friends. Asst CommIssIOner Dr. C. Porter was in charge of the competitions, the judges being County Surgeon Nicol ( Birmingham), Div. Surgeon G. J. Meikle (Malvern), with County Officer A. Winbow judging the uniforms.

Redditch with 264 marks gained first place, being 3 marks in front of Brierley Hill.

County Commissioner Dr. Newton expressed thanks to all who had assisted in making the competition so successful, and asked the two teams to hold themselves in readiness to compete in a Regional Competition in Birmingham on October 20, when he hoped they would give a good account of themselves.

Countess of Beauchamp presented the trophies, the County Ambulance Shield, and the Commissioner's Cup, and in doing so congratulated the winners. Competitions certainly kept up keenness and efficiency.

Powick.-At the annual meeting of the Powick Nursing Division, Supt Mrs. Hiscock stated that one member had gained her 6th War Service Bar, and another her 4th. Guide duties were undertaken by five members on 32 occasions. The Medical Comforts Depot was in operation and serving a useful purpose. A room had been placed at their disposal by Dr. Fenton at the Mental Hospital for the purpose of holding lectures. She thanked Dr. E. R. Boyle and Miss M. M. Arthur for their lectures and demonstrations, and Divisional Officers for their hard work

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