The St. John Gazette (October 1946)

VOL. 19. No. 10. OCTOBER, 1946

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SOCIAL We are now approaching the time when the long winter evenings ACTIVITIES will be with us, and many outdoor activities will be put on one side for a few months. In fact, for the next six months or so indoor work will be more to the fore. This will include annual lectures, perhaps visits to certain places connected with our work, and most certainly some social activities. These latter are an important part of our organization; and with so many members returning from the Forces, it is well to remember to arrange such functions so that as many as possible can attend. When members who have been serving in the avy, Army, or Air Force are demobilized, it is but natural that they do not want to rush immediately into uniform again, but require a certain time to " find their feet" as it ·were. Many stated that they would return to the Brigad e " in good tim e ", but they wanted time to settle down again in " civvy street".

It is by such means as social events that they can once again become interested in the work of the Brigade. Here it is that they meet their old colleagues and talk of times spent together on public duties and the like. Here it is that they feel that they are welcome; here it is that the old urge for service to others will again rise to the surface.

Ensure, therefore, that all old members receive an invitation.

SPREADING Many years ago a play was run at a London Theatre. It was THE NEWS called It Pays to Adverhse. This is certainly a true saying, more especially if one has something really good to advertise. By advertise it is not meant that one has to take large spaces in the newspapers and periodicals; but it does mean that good work well done should receive the publicity it deserves. We make no apologies for suggesting that the work which is being carried out by members of the Order of St. John should be more widely known. For far too long the duties so willingly undertaken by the members of the Brigade have been done without fuss or trumpet blowing. Now, with the peace-time apathy it is necessary that the general public know that the Order of St. John is still flourishing as a voluntary organization. This can be done by sending reports of activities to the local Press, by inviting leading townspeople to your social functions, by showing on all occasions the St. John uniform and badge.

NEW PRIORIES OF THE ORDER

Under date of September 16th, 1946, the Commanderies in New Zealand, Canada and the Commonwealth of Australia were raised to the status of Priories. Western Australia has been granted Commandery status within the Priory of the Commonwealth of Australia. 279

ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOUNDATIONS OF THE ORDER

The Establishments of the Order in the British B.ealm ale go"verned by the Statutes and Regulations.

First, there is the Grand Priory itself, with its subordinate Establishments :-

1. Bailiwicks

z. Priories

3. Commanderies

The Grand Priory includes all Members and Associates, all Establishments, and all activities of the Order throughout the British Realm. It is governed, uncter the Sovereign Heact, by the Grand Prior ancl the Chapter-General.

BAILIWICKS.

These are Establishments of the Order appropriate to those co nstituent portions of the British Realm "which have been formcll hy the l!nion o( s.everal Countries, States, or Sclf-Governing Provinces. If and 'when consIdered desIrable, the Grand Prior, on the recommendation of the Chapter-General, and with the sanction of the Sovereign Head, may constitute a Bailiwick. Each Bailiwick is governed by a Bailiff and Bailiwick Chapter, under the So,'creign Head, the Grand Prior, and the Chapter-General, and embraces all activities of the Order in that portion of the British Realm. PRIORIES.

Priories are Establishments of the Order appropriate to any major constituent portions of the British Realm when the number of the members and the importance of the work of the Order in that country, state, or self-governing province shall make it desirable to constitute a Priory therein, or to raise its existing Establishment from the status of a Commandery to that of a Priory.

These are Establishments of the Order either (I) directly dependent on the Grand Priory, or (2) directly dependent 011 a Bailiwick, if in thc territory of a Bailiwick, but not forming part of a Priory, or (3) forming part of a Priory.

} OUNDATIONS

The St. John Ophthalmic Hospital.

Situate in ] erusa lem, the affairs of the Hospital are adm in istcrecl by the Hospitaller, assisted by a Committee, of which he is Chairman.

The St. John A 1nbulance Association.

This Foundation is charged with carrying out the Ambulance duties of the Order, i.e. (r) the instruction of persons in rendering first aid in case of accidents or sudden illness, and in the transport of the sick and injured; (2) thc instruction of persons in the elementary principles and practice of nursing and hygiene, especially those of a sick room; (3) the manufacture and distribution, by sale or presentation, of ambulance material; (4) the formation of ambulance depots in or near mines, factories, or other centres of industry; (5) the organization and administration of the Invalid Transport Corps; (6) to assist, encourage, and co-operate with its ancillary the St. ] ohn Ambulance Brigade (at Home and Overseas); (7) and generally the promotion of instrucbon in, and the carrying out of, works for the relief of the suffering of the sick and injured in peace and \Var, irrespective of race, creed, or class.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade.

This is the union for administrative purposes of ambulance and Nursing Units composed of certificated pupils of the St. ] ohn Ambulance Association, members of the medical profession, and trained nurses as defincd by the General Regulations of the St. John Ambulance Brigacte at Home and Overseas.

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J { is j1,Jajcsly 'h e J(irlg ha s [J em graciously pLeased to sanction the folLowing Promotzans ill, Clnd AppainlIJwnls to, Th e Vcncraul e Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jeru salem FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Albert Pargiter. KNIGHT George Henry Alexander Butler.

Colonel The Earl Fortescue, C.B., O.B.E., M,C' F GreeOdregrel'cJkamWeesstI.ronmonger. (From Commander.)

Sir Harold Leslie Boyce, K.B.E. (From Officer.) FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF William Underhill. KNIGHT Joseph Tweddle Liddle.

H.E. Lieut.-General John Northcott, C.B., Joseph Lorne Waugh. M.V.O. John Henry Painter.

The Rt. Hon Clement Richard Attlee, C.H. Samuel Herbert Bourne. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER) Christopher John Frost.

Robert Barr MacGregor, C.M.G., M.B., William Dove.

M.R.C.P.Ed. Roland Brooke Radcliffe, M.B.

Major-General Philip Henry Mitchiner, C.B., William Henry Tagg. C.B.E., T.D., M.D., M.R C.S. John Foxcroft. (From Officer.) Henry Lacy.

FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER) ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER

Lieut.-Colonel Colin Macphail Forbes, M.B. Henry John Ginbey.

Lieut.-Colonel Edward Franklin Laborde Wright, O.B.E. (From Serving Brother.)

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)

Dr. John Cecil Rankin Buchanan. Brigadier Cuthbert Scales, M.C., M.B., R.A.M.C.

Major John Henry Plumridge, R.A.M.C.

Arthur Wynne Morgan Bryant.

Brigadier Douglas Gordon Cheyne, C.B.E., M.C., M.D.

FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER)

Muriel Elsie, The Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage. Helen Louise, Mrs. Burgess. Daphne Constance, Mrs. Heald. (From Serving Sister.)

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER)

Janet, Mrs. Scott, R.R.C.

Adeline Blanche, Miss Sibly. Kathleen Munro, Mrs. Evans.

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER

Charles Thomas Richardson.

Nicholas Robert Turnbull.

John Worden Sandoe, M.D.

Robert Blair.

Albert \,{/,illiam Wathen.

Frederick Albert Palmer.

Thomas John Long.

Godfrey Simmons.

Reginald Arthur Hawkins.

Charles Edward Hewinson. William McKinley.

James Orr, M.D.

Harry Mitchell.

James Taylor.

John Robert Biffin Dearden, M.R.C.S.

Edward Erratt Parrett, M.R.C.S.

Thomas Edward Ackroyd.

Thomas Hall.

George Henry Matthews.

Captain Robert Edward Lawler.

John Alexander George Wilson, M.B.

Edwin Bramwell.

John Ash.

Robert John Menzies.

Henry Thomas Guy Miller.

Harry Rands.

Dr. Khalil Budeiri.

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER

Nettie, Mrs. Denny.

Edith, Mrs. Davidson. Nellie Elizabeth, Miss Wiggins. Margaret Elizabeth, Mrs. Sutcliffe. Alice Mary, Miss Paley.

Florence, Mrs. Bruce.

Florence Eva, Mrs. Tinkler. Elsie, Mrs. Walker.

PRIORY FOR WALES

FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT

Captain Sir Leonard Twiston Davies, K.B.E. Edgar Llewellyn, M.B.

The Lord Penrhyn. (Fro m Commander.)

FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DAME

Elizabeth, Mrs. Bickerton Edwards (from Commander).

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF CHAPLAIN AND APPOINTMENT AS SUB-PRELATE

The Rt. Rev. John Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF CHAPLAIN

The Rev. Canon Thomas Maurice Hughes. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE O F COMMANDER (BROTHER)

Bernard Edwin Brown.

Captain Francis Paull Robathan, M.C. (From Officer.)

FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)

Albert James Esmond.

Robert Nelson, M.B

Lemuel Powell. Thomas James Thomas. (F rom Serving Brother .) FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)

Richard Davies Jones, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.

Daniel Morgan.

George Harold Simpson, M.B.E.

George Edward Smith.

Ralph Jame s Walker, AI.B.

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FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER

Charles Cavill. Henry Watkin Darbishire.

Benjamin Davies.

Idris Davies, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.

lfor Hughes Davies, M.B.

William Vincent Doolan.

Edward John Edwards.

Alfred Owen Gibbs.

Major lorwerth Griffith.

Edward John Jones.

John Robert Jones.

Hor Hughes Lloyd, M.B.

William Reginald Lloyd, M.B.E.

Thomas Luscott.

Major Arthur Reade, D.S.O., M.C.

William Arthur Newsome.

Leonard Walter Parker.

Philip Henry Richards. Evan John Roberts. Edgar John Rutter. William Francis Setter. Arthur Smallwood. Luke Thomas. David Williams. David Rowland William s . John Williams. Joseph Wren.

FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER

Margaret Jane, Mrs. Everson. Mary Stinton, Mrs. Lowe. Jessie Irene, Mrs. Salmon. Iris Ermyntrude Woodward. Hilda Agnes, Mrs Wright.

OBITUARY

Major T. C. A. Sweetnam.-We regret to announce the passing of Major T. C. A. Sweetnam, District Surgeon of the Old No.5 District of the Brigade and latterly Senior County Surgeon in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Dr. Sweetnam was greatly esteemed by all members and his sudden passing whilst on holiday came as a great shock. At the interment six members of the Brigade acted as bearers and the cortege was escorted by Brigade been broken. He joined the Brigade in 1913 and was appointed Corps Superintendent of the Stella Coal Co. Corps in the same year and retained the rank until his retirement in 1935. At the outbreak of the war he placed his services at the disposal of the Brigade and was re-appointed to his old rank with his old Corps in 1941. At the end of hostilities, at his own request, he was transferred to the Brigade Reserve. He held the Service Medal and Bars.

members and members of the British Dr. W. A. McKellar.-County ConLegion and Special Constabulary, both troller for V.A D's in the County of organizations in which he gave much Durham, Dr. William Anders o n McKellar service. frequently acted as judge at Brigade Corps Supt. J. W. Batey.-With the competitions and his services were greatly lamented death of Corps Supt. John appreciated. His passing is mourned by Wright Batey a long association with the a large circle of friends throughout the Brigade in Newcastle-upon-Tyne area has district.

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BOMBAY.

During the rioting of R.I.N. ratings the Brigade Overseas were much in evidence rendering assistance as and when required. The following report has been taken from the Indian Quarterly News Letter :-

On the morning of February 21 at about 9.30 the Headquarters Building of the No. 111 District, at the gate of Castle Barracks, was surrounded by menacing R.I.N. ratings who had broken out of the fort and had commenced attacking the military guard at the gate, also cars, ambulances and pedestrians passing along Mint Street. The District Superintendent removed the ladies on his staff out of the danger zone; and although his car was stoned and he was roughly man-handled, they all escaped injury.

On his return to office he found the situation had worsened and he gave instructions by telephone to all Divisions to be prepared to render aid in their respective areas should the disturbances infiltrate into the city, which actually very quickly followed. During this disturbed period of five days, members were engaged in heavy and continuous work night and day, exposed to personal danger in streets under small arm fire and showers of brickbats thrown from housetops. To avoid attracting attention the members had to divest themselves of their helmets and khaki uniform.

The Parsi Division rendered first aid to 125 cases; 65 serious cases (including gunshot wound casualties) went to various hospitals in their ambulances. During the enforced Curfew Order the ambulances of this Division also attended night calls for the removal of parturient women to hospital..

Squads from the Hindu Division worked throughout the period in various localities. 32 cases, including 6 serious, resulting from bullet wounds, were attended and removed to hospital.

Members of the Cosmopolitan Division patrolled the disturbed areas in their section between February 22 and 26, rendering first aid to 28 cases.

The Maratha Division maintained 4 first aid posts located in seriously affected areas and rendered aid to 64 casualties, including 9 serious, bullet wounded, who were removed to hospital.

The ambulances of the Muslim Division were fully employed throughout the whole period; but finding the hospitals crowded out they opened an emergency clearing hospital at their own headquarters to ease matters.

rendered first aid to 14 injured men of the City Police and attended to 2 gunshot wounded casualties. The members put aside their private concern and civil duties in the interests of St. John, and their services were greatly appreciated by General Harty, the Commissioner.

Certain members of Ambulance Division of No. XVI (G.I.P. Railway) District were also able to take an active part in rescuing, transporting, and dealing with some of the casualties. A large and unruly crowd gathered around the Victoria Gardens on February 22, and after repeated attempts by the Police to disperse them, a picket of British troops had to fire upon them. Dr. D M. Vaz, Corps Surgeon, with Dr. N. A. Contractor, Corps Surgeon" South", Dr. S. P. Pedneker, Div. Surgeon, Byculla No.2 Ambulance Division, were present at the time together with Pte. T. K Pari alkar, Byculla No. 1 Ambulance Division, who rendered conspicuous service and is to be warmly congratulated. Having obtained all the available stretchers from the hospital outdoor and indoor sections, he personally assisted in transporting casualties and rendered necessary first aid, with the assistance of the hospital staff. Casualties admitted to hospital numbered 24. On February 24, under instructions from Dr. D. M. Vaz, Transport Officer L. T. H Bastin, Matunga Railway Transport Division, proceeded with the ambulance direct to the Railway Hospital for transport duties. Dr. S. P. Pedneker, House Surgeon, Railway Hospital, Byculla, who is also Div. Surgeon of the Byculla No.2 Ambulance Division, issued directions for the ambulance to be taken to the K.E.M. Hospital, where some patients who were Railway employees were awaiting transport to St. George's Hospital. In response to a request made by Dr. J ogalkar, Dean of the KE.M. Hospital, a squad of 4 members of the Parel Railway Ambulance Division was posted for ambulance duty at the Hospital, and the ambulance was sent to afford relief for transporting patients to their homes after treatment, and for others requiring admission to the hospitals. The ambulance operated for 4i hours and covered 31 miles.

CADET MUSICIAN'S CUP

Officers-in-Charge of Cadet Divisions are reminded that the last date for entries in the 1946 Cadet Musician's Cup Competition is Monday, November 18. The competition is open to all cadets and age is taken into account when the judges,

Members on duty. of other Divisions were also Sir Adrian Boult and Miss Jan Kenison The District Superintendent (donors of the cup), consider their verdicts. 283

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My FRIENDS, I think it is in .1lice in Wonderland lhat one meets the line: "The time has come, the 'Valrus said, to speak of many things." 'Vhile I hope I am in no sense or appearance a " alrus, it does give me the opening to my news and you a clue to the contents. This month I feel in the mood to "grouse" and my particular grouse is that I do not hear from you often enough. I had hoped, when I agreed to write this column, that you would do your share, and that at least occasionally I should have some items of interest and news to pass on. Kat a bit of it! I still have to sit up with the proverbial wet towel and .strong coffee to conjure up something that I fondly hope will be of interest. I don't know whether the column is of interest or not, or even if it is worth spoiling a portion of the Gazette each month, for nobody writes to approve or disappro,'e. I am not even sure that anybody reads the column. If you haven't time to write a letter but have something worth passing on, put it on a postcard. Again, do you still remember we have a stock of Depot notices? If you haven't had your free copy, why not? I can understand there being no demand for something that might not be worth the money, but something for nothing, and an advertisement at that! 'VeIl, I ask you?

Have you your copy of the NI.C.D. Register? A most useful publication, again free, that should be in every M.C. Depot for reference. How can you know where you can probably borrow just the article you require for somebody in your to\V1l if you do not know the address of your neighbouring Depot? It is the little things that make good service, and how nice to be able to telllVIrs. Smith, who is taking her semi-invalid mother away for a holiday, that at such and such an address she can get the same St. John service as you have given her.

What about the poster? Have you half a dozen copies around the town?

Most Depots have had the allowance of one free copy but you can purchase more from the Stores Department at St. John's Gate, at Is. 3d. each plus postage. If these are displayed in sheltered positions they will last indefinitely and are \,yell worth the outlay. Even if the reader does not require your service at once there is nothing like reminding him or her that it is there if wanted. Advertise and keep advertising is good business.

Just one reminder, if you have had a problem and solved it satisfactorily, then it is almost a certainty that somebody

ebc has or will have it similar problem. If you won't help me to fill t;tly .column, please help your friend out of IllS dIfficulty.

TUE SECRETARY, M.C D. COJlllllittee.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Paignton.-Over 20 years ago the inauO'ural meeting of the Paignton Bra;ch was held, and since then it has grown from strength strength. The first Committee formed !l1cluded 1\1r. P. 'vV. Baker (present chairman of the Branch), Mrs. Golding, and Mr. Robert Butland, the latter being elected chairman in 1932 and occupying the chair for 14 years. Of the County Committee the Han. Treasurer was Mr. H. J. Vick, the present County Commissioner of the Brigade. The Paignton Ambulance Division was registered in 1927 with Mr. Vick as its first superintendent; and the Nursing Division was formed a veal' later ,dth Miss 'Vhitehead as Supirintendent. In 1934 the Branch purchased its first ambulance. In 1935 the Nursing Division were successful in winning the Perrott Challenge Shield. During the time which County Commissioner H. J. Vick has been in charge (since 1936) the local ambulances have travelled 41,644 miles, removed 3,582 patients, and attended 232 roadside accidents. A special appeal is being made to the local residents for assistance to carryon the work.

RECEIVED

INSENSIBILITY DIAGNOSIS. By County Surgeon A. A. COCKAYNE and Supi.. F. G. SPARK (Andover Ambulance Division).

This is a folder which has been in use in the Andover area. The scope is limited and the folc1er divided into two parts: Face Pale, Face Flushed. The fanner is printed in light green ink (t.o denote paleness) and the latter in red (to denote flushed condition). Asphyxia, epilepsy, and poisons generall y have not been included but the conditions covered by the folder have presented the most difficulty in the local classes over a period of years. This folder should assist many who cannot always grasp the salient facts and copies can be supplied by Amb. Officer A. J. Mills (Div. Secretary), 24 Southend Road, Andover, Hants, price 6d. each plus postage. Only a small number are available for distribution.

You IN TIlE HOME. By BARBARA CARTLAND. The Standard Art Book Co., Ltd., 10 Great Queen Street, London, W.C. 2. 2 s net. This book is an original and practical 284

guide for the home-maker in which the author discusses the difficulties and queries which confront such a person. Of interest to members of the Brigade is the fact that in the chapter on the kitchen reference is made to Lady Louis Mountbatten as the Superintendent-in-Chief of the Brigade and as the giver of two recipes which are included. Also on another page the author refers to the St. John Am bulance Brigade Cadets in Bedfordshire, of which she is the County Cadet Officer.

OBSERVATIONS OF THE PATIENT

Careful observation of the sick patient is one of the essentials of good nursing, more especially when duty is undertaken in the hospital ward. It is not possible for the doctor to be present at all times, and he must therefore rely on the repor:t;s given by the nurse to help him in his diagnosis and further treatment. Such reports should be concise, and when relieved, instructions as to special treatments should be passed on to the oncoming colleague.

Any sudden change in the condition of the patient, such as collapse or serious h<Bmorrhage, should be reported immediately to the doctor in charge.

The points to be observed include: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, whether urine, f<Bces, or flatus have been passed, the amount of food taken, whether the patient has vomited, the amount of sleep, and any other important signs and symptoms.

TEMPERATURE.

This is taken with a clinical thermometer, either by placing it in the mouth, the axilla, the groin, or, when specially ordered by the doctor, in the rectum.

When taken by mouth the thermometer should be rinsed in cold water, dried, and the bulb placed under the patient's tongue. The patient is instructed to close his lips, but not his teeth.

When using the axilla, that part should be well dried, and the dry thermometer placed in the armpit, care being taken that it is in close contact with the skin. This can be ensured by placing the fingers across the chest and asking the patient to press his arm gently against his side.

The groin can be used for children, the method being similar to that for the axilla.

When taken by the rectum, the thermometer should be well greased and inserted about 2 inches, and held in position. A patient should not be left while taking his temperature in the rectum.

After use, the thermometer should be washed in cold water and placed in a weak antiseptic solution.

A patient should never be told his temperature, and should an unexpected high or low record be obtained, it should be taken a second time.

PULSE.

Usually, the pulse is taken at the radial artery, but when this is not available, the temporal artery can be used with equal ease. It is most easily counted by placing the finger tips, not the thumb, on the artery and the actual beats being timed with a watch having a second hand. Regularity and strength of the beat should be noticed, also the rate and volume.

RESPIRATION.

The normal rate is from 15 to 20 times a minute, and each respiration consists of (a) an inspiration, indicated by the rise of the chest; (b) an expiration, indicated by the fall of the chest; and (c) a short rest. It is important that the patient should be unaware that his respirations are being counted, as he is likely to breathe more quickly when this is known to him. Respirations can be counted before the patient has been disturbed (by noting the rise and fall of the chest) or while still taking the pulse.

It should be observed whether the rate is regular, and whether deep or shallow, sighing, laboured, noisy, or Cheyne-Stokes. This latter is indicated by the regular cycle alternating deep and shallow respiration.

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RAILWA Y AMBULAN CE NEW S

L.P T.B (Me l. Lines)

The annual presentation of awards was held at Baker Street on August 31 when Mr. A. J. Webb (Chairman of the Centre) referred to the retirement of 1\Ir. Evan Evans (President) and gave a hearty welcome to nIr. A. B. B. Yalentine (Operating :l\Ianager) as the nev\' President. 1\Ir. E. C. Claxton (Organizing Secretary, Casualties Union) gave an address on the work of the Union; whilst A. C. "'White Knox stated that for those who did not ha, ·e the opportunity of studying actual casualties, the training suggested by the Casualties Union was a very good method.

1\1r. J. A. Gra\"'estock (Centre Secretary) reported that 181 members had gained re-examination awards, together with 32 Home Nursing awards and 15 Child \Velfare awards. He referred to the forthcoming programme of the Centre 'which included first aid, home nursing, and competitions.

Mr. Valentine presented the awards, which numbered 744, including 1942-45 labels and pendants . Special Certificates for First Aid Rendered were handed to Mr. Harold V. Burrows (East Ham) , 1\Ir. Richard \Veekes (FalTingdon Station), and Miss E. Gooden (Northwood Hills). A Special Certificate of Merit was presented to Mr. Hugh vYalford Long Service Awards ,,"'ere presented to R. Proctor, S. Harden, and Richard Weekes (15 years), H. Steele and Stanley \Veekes (20 years), A. Brudenell (25 years), and F. Hancock and E. Dunn (30 years).

Mr. Valentine said he was amazed at the spirit of enthusiasm shown by members and he would spare no effort to further the interest of the Centre. He congratulated the members on their work which was of a self-rewarding character.

Gre at Wes l c l u

Mr. W. L. Ayers (Div. Supt's Officer, Newport) has been appointed Divisional Ambu l ance Secretary to the ewport I< A" Division in succession to Mr. Howard Jones, who is leaving the Company's service.

Mr. E. J. Hamblin (Traffic Dept., Reading) has been appointed Divisional Ambulance Secretary to the London" B " Division in succession to 1\1r. E. D. Keefe, who has retired from the Company's Service.

Lo n d on a nd Nor th -E a s t er n

North-Ea s t ern Area.-During the period ended July 31, 1946, sixty members have gained the Long Service Medal of the Company whilst 19 members have qualified for the 20 year Bar, 17 for the 25 year, 2 for the 30 year, 2 for the 35 year, 2 for the 40 year, making a total of --l2 Bars.

Son th ern

Barns tapl e -Sir Eustace Missenden, President of the S.R. Ambulance Centre, recently presented a 1\leritorious Certificate for Services Rendered to the first aid cause to Mr. Vif. H. Stevens, Foreman, Motive Power Depot, Barnstaple.

Bomb All ey Cup.-The Ambulance Committee of No.3 District ba\.e presented a trophy to be known as the " Bomb Alley Cup" to be competed for annually in the area between Gravesend, lHaidstone, Tonbridge, and Dover by ambulance teams of four members. This is a tribute to First Aiclers who performed such excellent service to those in need, on duty and off duly, during the six years of war.

D over Ar e a .-Mr. G. Pointer, of Ramsgate, has been appointed Han. District Ambulance Secretary for Distric(3B. Mr. Pointer has been the popular Class Secretary of the Ramsgate Class for many years and is an Ambulance Officer in the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

BON VOYAGE CANADA

Tu 1)1(.1 " God Speed" and Revoir" to ursing Personnel of the Brigade of Canada who have clone so much good work over here during the past six years, the Order gave a farewell tea parly al St. J()hn 's Gate on September 25.

Some ..J.() to 50 mcmbers were conclucted rounel "The Gate ", 1l1clucltng the Library and :\Iuseul11 , by \Iajor E. \ \'illiam s (Librarian) and JI \\ '. Fincham (£ \ ssistanl Librarian ). Tea was serveel in the Chapler !lall where ?llis s :\ lacLarcn ( I.ad), Superintendent-in -Ch ief, Canada) cul the spec ial cake amid applause. Sir J amc'i Sleeman (Chief Commissioner, Bri gade Overseas) paicl -tribute to the splen(li(1 sen·ices rendered by the Canadian members They had run the submarine menace and llad witllstoocl the bombing of this co untr y. They had urought g reat ]l onour to their grand Dominion. B e askecl those present to carry back wIth them. congratulatlOns to those who bad already returned home. Sir J ame:-:. referred to the early work so excellently started by l\lrs. Gilmour and carried on by Miss 1\JacLaren. Finally, he hoped that they woulel not visit Englancl again in war, but he would welcome them here on th e ir holidays.

::'IIiss Ma cLaren said it had been a gJ."'eat pri\ Jle ge to assist in the work and many warm friendships had been formed during their stay. She wished to thank the Order , Sir James Sl<.:cman, and ::\lrs.

Coplanc1-(;rirfilhs (Lady Superintendentill -C hief , Brigade Overseas) for the many kmdnesses shov,rn them. The wise co u nsel and help received from the Home Brigade had been much appreciated. vVe offer all best wishes to the Canadian members returning home and continuerl good health.

CH RISTMAS CARDS

There will be three types of Christmas Carel available this year.

ro. 1 will be of the Altar Piece of the 1)rimy Church of the Order, before the Church was destroyed by enemy action, together wilh the Flemish painted trip· tych in panel form. This card is in beautiful colours.

Xo. 2 is a reproduction, in colour, 01 one of the :fifteen similar pictures preserved at St. John's Gate, recording the vanous sea fights of the Order of S1.. John. The one shown is the capture of a Turkish Galleon off Rhodes in 16..J..t. X o. 3 will be a similar carel as last year with the centre picture being that of the Annual Service of the Order of St. John , 1946, in the ruins of the Priory Church. Cards K os. 1 and 2 (in limited supp ly) are Is. 6d. each; whilst Ko. 3 is 6d. Prices include envelopes but not postage "hich is extra.

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E dmonton N ursi ng Divi si o n -Arranged by Supt. Miss D. B. Parish, a visit was made to Messrs. Harris Lekus where some of the " Industrial Hazards" were seen. The medical department was and after being shown the methods of keeping records and the va:ious used in the surgery, the SIster-In-Charge, Nursing Officer Miss J. Fardell, demonstrated (a) how to prepare a room for an operation and (b) Dr. Eve's method of artificial respiration.

It is of interest to note that the surgery, which deals with some 200 cases per day, is staffed entirely by St. John nursing personnel.

E Ja e e N u rsi n g D ivisio n.-l\Iembers of the Division, together with the .'Works First Aid Party, arranged an outing recently. Among the places VIslted was St John's Gate where some two hours were spent examining the beautiful treasures and learning much about the Order.

LA N CASHIRE D IST RIC T

District Officer Miss Marj orie Moore has been appointed District Superintendent No. IV (Lancashire) District vice the late Mrs. Tweedale. Prior to joining the District Staff, Miss Moore was well known for her work with the Preston Corps and all ranks will extend heartiest greetings to her on her richly deserved promotion. Blackpool.-For several years a Beach First Aid Post has been housed at the Lifeboat House, due to the generosity of the local Lifeboat Committee, and staffed by personnel of the Blackpool « A " and " B " Nursing Divisions. A glance at the occurrence book proves the need of skilled attendants. Similarly, at South Shore, mem b ers of the South Shore Nursing Division worked in a like capacity, being given accommodation in a vacant tr amway hut, through the generosity of the General Manager of the Corporation Transport Dept., but this had to be given up after t he cessation of hostilities. This yea r t h e Corporation showed practical interest a n d not only offered two air raid shelters , su itably situated at South and Ce n tral Blackpool, but agreed to make the necessary alterations and accepted responsibility for the cost of lighting and tel ephone. This generous action is warmly appreciated .

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was carried out by the Chief Commissioner, Sir Clive Liddel.l. Rain and wind prevented the NursIng personnel from taking their place on the parade ground, but there was a full attendance of Ambulance and Cadet personnel.

The Lord Mayor and Lady. l\;1ayoress accompanied the Chief CommIssIOner at the saluting base during the march past..

Sir Clive complimented the County: on its appearance and offered congratulatIOns to all members on the reports he had received of the excellent 'work done during the war to spirit of co-operatIon whIch eXlst.ed the war which he hoped would be kept lil operation in times of. peace. To t.he visitors Sir Clive emphasIzed t.he voluntary aspect of the Brigade's work which was worthy of interest and support.

County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford expressed loyalty of the County to the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

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N TY OF BUCKINGHAM

On September 22 the Deputy Commissioner, Sir Henry Pownall, Inspected members of the South Bucks Corps at Slough where Asst. Commissioner F. H. Schooling was in command. Ot.hers present included County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith, County Supt. Lady Dawson, Asst. Commissioner R. Stewart.Miller, County Surgeon Weaver Adams, Major P. M. Beachcroft (County Cadet Vice-President), County Officers Mrs. Weaver Adams and Miss Mitchell, Count.y Cadet Officers Guthrie Moir and 1\1rs. Beachcroft, Mayor and Mayoress of Slough, Alderman Ward (Corps President.) and Corps Surgeon Summers. Sir Henry, who was accompanied by Staff Asst. Commissioner Wrigglesworth, expressed his pleasure at being present and congratulated the members on their smartness and marching. He also paid tribute to their work and stressed the importance of the Cadets on whom the Brigade would have to rely in the years to come.

The Mayor also paid tribute to t.he work of the Brigade who were ready at all times to render assistance.

Sir Henry and guests also inspect.ed the Slough Corps Headquarters and Ambulance Station, where tea was served.

Ch es ham. - The Nursing Division rece n tly staged a Brains Trust which was a great success. The Panel consisted of a doctor, his wife , a physiotherapist, and a member of a neighbouring Division who cou l d reply to and explain q u es ti on s

More than 2, 000 members paraded i n bearing on the Order. bad weather for the annual inspectio n Henle y .on . Th a me s .-A Celebrity Co nwhich took place on September 22, a n d cert was held at the Odeon Cinem a i n 288

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aiel of Di, i 'ional Funds. Stars of radio, screen, and stage took part. Staff Officer 1\1rs . Girouard (Headq u arters), who was i ntroduced by President Viscount Hambleden, made a short speech and the c ontinu ing n eed for new recrUlts and adeq u ate f u nds. The r,1ayor of thanked the artists for a most enjoyable performance

COUNTY OF BEDFORD

The Chief Commissioner, Sir Cli\'e LiddelJ, officially opened the new County Headquarters on September 1-1. in Cauldwell Street, Bedford, the bUlldlllg will be an asset to the Brigade. At the opening ceremony the Mayor of Bedford, who had officiall y welcomed Sir Clive at the Town Ha ll , paid tribute to the work of the Brigade in Bedford during the war years and congratulated the County on obtaining the building.

County Commissioner Capt. ".V. C. Knight -was a proud man whilst he unfolded the story of the acquisition of the building. How months of protractcd proceedings were at last completed, how the work of renovation was held up by permits, and how members of the Brigadc, men and women, worked like niggers to get the bui lding cleaned in readiness for the opening. The Rev. R. J. Payne of St. Mary's :'Iethodist Church offered prayers.

The Chief Commissioner thanked the :'Iayor and County Commissioner for their welcome Headquarters were very important for the efficiency of the Brigade and he would not be happy until every County and Division had its own building. He reminded those present of the voluntary sp irit of the Brigade and paid tribute to the work done by Capt. Knight and the members under his command.

Sir Clive unveiled the commemoration tablet and also a second tablet in memory of the late John Spencer, founder member and first superintendent of the Bedford Diyision

County President Lord Luke in thanking the Chief Commissioner also paid tribute to Capt. Knight and referred to the growth of the Cadet Movement under Mrs. Hugh McCorquodale. Area President l\Iajor-General S. G. Lock supported the motion.

During the evening a house warming was held.

County Council), anll Keens, the l\Iayor of Luton (CouncIllor Roberb) who paid to. the .work of the 13rigade, AdI11lral SIr LIOnel Hals?y (County President, B.R.C.S.) and MISS Halsey. The parade congratulate.d by the Chief CommIsSIOner on theIr smartness and thanked for the work they had clone during the war years. Sir Clive, who took the salute at the march past, emphasized the of the,PresenL clay duties and the rellance ",hlCh was being placed on the ,Brigade Lord thanked the Cluc[ l UITIl1l1SSlOner fur Jus presence and also paid to thc work done U\'cr a number u1 years 1.>y Brigade personncl.

COUNTY OF BERKS HI RE

The annual inspection of the county was held on September 8 when the Chief Commissioner (Sir Cli"e Liddell), aCCOll1panieu by the Chief Officers of Cadets, :\Iajor Dan'il-Smith anti :\11,>s \'. Cunard, carried out the inspecti on of some 700 member;:; under the cummand of \ssi. Commissioner F •\. C. Jarvis. Sir Cli\'(' spoke of the good reports he had recei \ 'e d of the services renclered clunng the war; amI he was conficlent that they 'would continue the work in peace-time. County Commissioner. C. \ Poole thanked the Chief Commissioner for hi'> first visit to ReaclJl1g and asked him to accept a silver ash-tray as a token of their regard. The presentation was made by a Cadet.

During the proceedings the Chief Commissioner presented a Certificate of Serving Sister to County Officer ()J) :\ l iss D. K. Gibbons and also ServIce Mecla l certificates and Bars to numerous members. .\ presentation was also made to Mrs Poole, late County Ca(let Officer, on her retirement. Members of the Nursing Cadets su bscn bed to the cos i. Those present included County President the Marchioness Haven, County Supt. the lIon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage, County Ylcc-Fresidellt Lady Loraine, Sir 1)ercy Loraine, the ::.'Ilayur and Th:ayoress of H.eading (Councillor and l\Irs. II. S. LangsLon), the Bishop of Eeading, the Chief Constable, County Surgeon A. Buchanan Barbour, and other visitors.

COUNTY OF DERBY

On September 15 the Chief Com- S t avel ey Co m p any's Ambu l a n ce Cor p smissioner inspected Brigade personnel in Some 700 personnel of the Corps attended L u ton "'here some 800 members were on the annual camp which this year \\ as 11eld parade, under Capt. Knight, assisted by at Bispham, Blackpool. Accompanying his County Staff. Those present included the personnel was the Company's Military the Lord-Lieutenant and :\Irs . Part, Lord Band and massed bands of the Corps, Luke and Lady Luke, County President numbering S0111e 120, uncler Paddy Lady Stewart, Sir Thomas Keens (Southern J'mcell (Musical Di r{'ctor of Staveley Co ) Area President and Chairman Beds Corps Supt. H. KIrk was 111 charge of the 290

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camp; and competitions for Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet units took place, the competitors being warmly congratulated by County Commissioner H. C. Chambers who was present in the camp. The annual inspection of the Corps took place during the camp period, the Inspecting Officer being the Deputy Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry Pownall, who was accompanied by the County Commissioner, County Officer R. Ringham, Corps President D. N. Turner and Mr. S. N. Turner (Directors of the Staveley Coal and Iron Co., Ltd.). Sir Henry referred to the Corps Cadet Movement as a healthy sign, whilst Mr. D. N. Turner assured Sir

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Henry that the directors had the well being of the Brigade at heart. Area Cadet Officer F. Shimwell was praised for this good work in connection with the Cadets. Those under canvas included ex-Ambo Officer W. Everett (Warsop Main Colliery Division), in his seventieth year. He has 34 years service and has four sons and one grandson who are St. John trained. Corps Officer C. W. Ringham was Officers' Mess President and Corps Secretary R. J. Hawley, Quartermaster. This was the eighth camp of the Staveley Corps held at Blackpool, two others having been held at Yarmouth.

PLYMOUTH, SOUTH-WEST DEVON AND EAST CORNWALL ' Devonport.-County Commissioner C. S. C. Prance, accompanied by members of staff, inspected the Devonport ursmg and Cadet Nursing Divisions at

Plymonth.-Accompanied by Mrs. Prance and members of his staff, County Commissioner Prance inspected the Plymouth Co-operative Nursing and Nursing Cadet Divisions at County Headquarters. A third Bar to the Service Medal was presented to Amb. Officer Miss M. Phillips and a :first Bar to Amb. Sister Mrs. Knight.

Saltash.-The annual inspection of the Saltash Ambulance, Nursing, and Nursing Cadet Divisions was held at the Y.M.C.A., the inspecting officer being the County Commissioner accompanied by Mrs. Prance and members of his staff. Those present included the Mayor of Saltash (Alderman R. H. Hobbs) whose two sons are members of the Division, and Dr. G. A. Robinson who will shortly succeed his father, the late Dr. H. G. Robinson, as Divisional Surgeon.

COUNTY OF DORSET

Eastern Area.-The Chief Commissioner Sir Clive Liddell, accompanied by the Mayor of Poole (Councillor W. D. Simmonds), the Sheriff (Councillor \V. J. Stickland), and members of the Council, inspected personnel of the Eastern Area in Poole Park. The Rev. C. C. Harris conducted a drum-head service and referred to the sudden death of County Commissioner Lt.-Col. C. 1\1. Forbes. Acting County Commissioner Dr. R. V. S. Cooper introduced the Chief Commissioner who complimented the parade on its smartness. The Mayor paid high tribute to the services of the Brigade in Civil Defence.

Western Area.-Dr. J. R. Hanna (Commissioner of Jersey) inspected personnel of the V\Testern Area at \Veymouth and gave an interesting talk on the work of the Brigade in Jersey during the war. Councillor Kaile (Mayor of \iVeymouth) thanked the Brigade for its work for the benefit of their fellow citizens. Acting County Commissioner Dr. Cooper was in charge, being supported by the County Staff.

COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER

Forest of Dean.-Thc Forest. of Dean Sheep Day Society held their annual t.rials recently and the proceeds were given to the local St. John Ambulance Brigade. The visit.ors included Asst. Commissioner H. J. Lewis and County Supt. Miss Faber. Brigade funds will benefit considerably from this event. Headquarters. Those present mcluded Cadet Vice-President Mrs. COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE w.alI.<er and Major J. V. Abela (Com- Winchester.-vVhen the .first band of mlSSIOner for the Malta District) who volunteers from the Winchester and gave address and congratulated District Division left for service with the the DIVlsIOns on their smartness. forces some seven years ago Amb. Officer

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\\'jlliam H.ose promised that when they returned a reunion dinner would be held. This promise was upheld on September 21. The guests included all ex-service personnel and fonner mem of the Division, a lso Asst Comm l sSlOner Dr. 1'. P. Lalonde and Mrs. Lal onde, the :\layor and Mayoress of 'Winchester V....lderman C. G. and Mrs. Sankey), Deputy lIJayor Lt.-Gen. F. H. GriHiths and :;\lrs. Griffiths, Dr. R. A. Good (:\l.O.H.), Dr. and illrs. L. ' Y. Oli\ -er, Supt. H R l\Iiles and 1\Iiles, Supi. :\Irs. Wood and 1\1r. ' Yood, Amb. Officer Rose and l\Irs. Rose, and many other divisional oificers. During the e\ 'ening "\. mb. Officer Rose was presented with the Vellum Yote of Thanks of the Order by the :Mayor. Supt. Burley (who was accompanied by :'IIrs. Burley) welcomed the guests which included President l\Iiss B. Errington Lo\ -eland and Vice-President E. Errington Lo\'eland. The l\Iayor praised the work 01 the Brigade, whilst Amb. Officer Eose \\eleomed back the ex-sen'ice members and appealed for a renewal of their support. The gathering stood a moment in silent memory 01 those who had died during the war.

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counci l ), Lady Joan e\\ man (Presic1enl, l{oyston Nursing Di, ision), members of the Yare U.D.C., and other supporters. The Vare Town Hand was in attendance.

COUNTY OF KENT

Folkes ton e.-The first annual inspection s i nce 1939 was carried out by County Commissioner J. H. Day at Corps Headquarters. The inspecting- .officer was accompanied by County Ofhcers J. I I. Day and the lIon. l\Irs. C. Neame, Asst. County Supt. Miss H. l\lay, Counly Cadet Officer Miss Curzon Smith, and Area Cadet Officer Miss G. Higham. A/Corps SupL '\'. Sm.ith received the Commissioner and after the inspection displays were gi\' en. 1\1r. Day complimented them on their smartness all(l their enthusiasm in the work they were doing. On behalf of the Chief Commissioner he thanked them lor the great seryice they had rendered throughout the period 01 the war.

COUNTY OF NORF OLK

County Brigade Funds will be increased through a successful gymkhana organized by the Heacham Cymkhana Society Lord and Lady Leicester " 'ere among the many visitors, and Counly Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook thanked the chairman, committee, judges, and all \\'ho had contributed towards the success 01 the function. Lady Cook presented the prizes . Hunstanton.-The Frickley Colliery Cadets have been in camp at llunstanton and a large number of orfolk people attended an inspection and sports meeting. Sir Thomas Cook carried au t the inspection accompanied by Lord Leicester (LordLieutenant and President. of the SL John Council of orIolk) who took the salute at the march past. Those present included Lady Cook, Dowager 1\Iarchioness Townshend, Dr. and 1\1rs. Bull, Dr. J. 1\1. Davidson, and olhers. D ereham. -Count.y Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook visited the East Dereham Ambulance and Nursing Divisions on September 24. He referred to the change over from war to peace-time activities and the necessity for establishing units of the Brigade throughout the county. Div. Surgeon E. J. Puddy, County Secretary Mrs. J. H. YuH, and 1\1r. H. J. Houseago were among tho s e present.

The first post-war County Church Parade and Inspection was held on September 29, when some 500 members attended a special service in St. Mary 's Parish Church, \Yare. A service of thanksgiving was conducted by the R. G. Kenyon (vicar of Rye Park, Hoddesdon). After the service the parade re- formed and marched to Allen and Hanbury's sports ground where County Commissi o ner H. Langley Jones carried out the inspection. He was accompanied by the Mayors of Hertford and St Alban s and members of his County Staff. Addressing the parade the Commissioner expressed his appreciation at the numbers on parade and callf!d for continued support from all members. Both the Mayor of Hertford and the 1\Iayor of St. Albans (who is President of the St. Albans Di\'ision) spoke in appreciative terms of the work carried out by the Brigade. Supt.. 1'. H. Burgess (V\' are) welcomed the parade to \ Vare on behalf of the local council of which he is the Chairman. Those pres ent included County Staff Officer E. Keightley (in charge of the parade). County Surgeon N. Booth, County Officers A. G. vViddicom be, T. C. COUNT Y

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Forbes, \V. E. Douglas, T. H. Flanagan, Carlton Nursing Division.-On the and l\Iiss Sparks, County Cadet Officer occasion of her retirement as SuperMrs. Dames, Corps Supt. Cadets H. intendent of the Division Mrs. N. Hayes Beaumont-Smith, the 1\1ayoresses of Hert- was presented with an oak fruit stand by ford and St. Albans, Miss E. Busby Amb. Sister Ledger who spoke in high (President of the Harpenden Iursing praise of the valuable work done by Division and Vice-Chairman of the 1\1rs. Hayes, who had been in charge of 294

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Nottin gh am Corp s.-The Bu lwell Amb ulance Division held its an nu a l competitions on September 4 for the Ashmore TropI:y. As this 'was the last appearance of DIV. Surgeon Coutts-vVood before his retirement, he was presented with a book of his own choice. He and his son, Dr. Coutts-Wood, jun., judged the competition ""hich was won by Pte. H. Wright with Sgt. Fillingham a close second As the caretaker of the schools at which this division has its headquarters is leaving the district the members presented him with a silver toast rack and servers in appreciation of his services.

At the final of the Gibson Shield competition, held on September 14, Mapperley Ambulance Division gained first place followed by Central Division. The judges were Corps Surgeon J. Cohen (team), Div. Surgeon R. G. Sprenger (individual), and Corps Officer C. E. West (uniform). The Shield was presented by County Supt. Miss Gibson, having been donated some years ago by late Asst. Commissioner A. B. Gibson.

COUNTY OF SU RREY

Caterham.-On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Caterham Division a dedication of a new ambulance was held at Queens Park, Caterham, on September 1. Supt. A. G. Ryder was in command of the parade which included representatives of other divisions. The Rev. G. W. Butterworth (rector of St . Mary's) conducted a short service and gave an inspiring talk on the Order of St. John and its humanitarian work. Div. President J. C. Gardiner in presenting the ambulance to the Order referred to the fact that the Division had collected the money required for the ambulance and that it would be handed over free of all charges. County Commissioner W. G. Pape accepted the ambulance and gave it into the charge of the Caterham Division He knew of the good work which this division had done and he was confident that they would put to good use the new vehicle. The service was preceded by an inspection during which the Commissioner was accompanied by Staff Asst. Commissioner H. J. Wrigglesworth, County Officer Prew, the Divisional President and others including Div. Surgeon Lewis. After the service the Commissioner took the salu te at a march past and tea was served in the Council Chamber.

GuiIdford.-On September 7 a reunion of service members was held at Headquarters. Advantage was taken to present to Supt. J. Cheshire, who has served 30 years, his third Bar to the SerVIce Medal. The Mayor, who made the presentation, referred to the service the Brigade had rendered durmg a critical period. District Officer C. E. Chaplin and County Officer Mrs. Henry welcomed the returning members. Mr. A Stockwell in reply paid tribute to those who had carried on the work during their absence. Some 40 to 50 members of the Guildford Corps (including five surgeons) served in the forces; one lost his life in Japan, one was awarded the Military Medal, and two were mentioned in dispatches.

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

Humberside Corps.-The annual inspection was held on September 7, the inspecting officer being the Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths (Lady Supt.-in-Chief, Brigade Overseas), who was supported by Asst. Commissioner G. Edwards, County Supt. Mrs. Edwards, and County Staff. Every division of the Corps was represented and the interested spectators included Sir Arthur and Lady Atkinson, Sir Harold and Lady Wilberforce Bell, Col. W. H. Carver, Mr. Clifford Glossop, M.P., Col. and Mrs. Cooper, Col. Thackwell, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Reckitt (in whose grounds the inspection was held), Corps Surgeon Thompson and Mrs. Thompson, the Deputy Chief Constable and Mrs. Bowler, and others. Music was supplied by the 2nd Battalion East Yorks Regiment.

Before addressing the parade Mrs. Copland-Griffiths presented warrants of appointment to Mrs. Tomlinson (Ferriby Cadets), Mrs. Rankine (Gilberdyke Cadets), and Mrs. Strudwick (Newbald, South Cave and District Nursing Division), and certificates to Cadets of North Ferriby and Gilberdyke.

After the inspection a garden fete was held, sideshows being the main attraction.

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A n g l esey -Commissioner E. H. Pro- Card i ff. -The contribution which thero (Chief Constable). in a rcport on present-day activities, states that Brigade Nursing Corps and Divisions arc making personnel are actively engaged, though to the Nursing Profession was illustrated the return to peace-time conditions has to good effect by the representation 01" the dispensed with many of the duties Brigade at the Nursing Exhibition held in formerly undertaken. Holyhead being a Cardiff during the week commencing port, Brigade members in that town are September 7 as pari of a campaign for called upon to assist cross-channel patients recruiting urses to help fill the large through the Port Control; and on number of vacancies in Canliff and August 28 114 German children en route district hospitals. The space alloHed at to Eire were met and assisted on to the the Exhibition enabled the Cardiff Nursing boat. The Medical Comforts Depot is Corps to display all aspects of Brigade well established and greatly appreciated Instruction and Service, including l\Iedical by the public. Brigade members are on Comforts Depots; ancl on the Friday duty at the Blood Trans1"usion Centre and morning a Demonstration '\as gi,·en in assist the staff of the local Hospital during the adjoining theatre on "hrst Aid in busy periods Attendance at cinemas and the Home ". The arrangements "ere other entertainments is part of the routine carried out by Lady County Supt. Miss work, and the Cadet Diyisions arrange G. Richards and Lady County Ofncer welcome entertainments for the inmates Mrs. C. Thomas, while a rota of Nursing at a local institution for the poor. Seldom Members were in attendance to answer does a day pass without a call being made questions asked by the many people who upon the ambulance which is maintained were anxious to obtain first aid and home and run by the Brigade. Outside Holy- nursing instructions. The Commissioner head it can be said that the ITursing for Cardiff, Capt. C. G. Trahernc, Divisions are entering upon their post-war addressed those present at the Demonstraprogrammes with renewed determination tion, indicating the many ways in \\hich and the foundations of a new Division Brigade personnel assist the Hospital ha' e been laid at Llangefni. authorities and giving details of the Ffint s hir e.-The variety of scope for St. number of Cadet and Nursing members John sen·ice is emphasized in an account who had left the ranks of the Brigacle to subrnitted by Acting Asst. Commissioner enter the Nursing Profession. C. Higgs. Nursing Members are assisting Pr ese nt A c tiviti es -CardiiI Ambulance, at many county hospitals, whose Medical Nursing, and Cadet Units have prepared Officers and l\1atrons have paid most a full programme of duties. Senior appreciative tribute to the duties per- Ambulance and Nursing members cIo rota formed. Ambulance personnel are giving duty every week at cinemas and theatres. yeoman service as drivers and/or International football matches (both attendants on ambulances between towns, codes) are catered for; and Ior the winter villages, and hospitals in the county, and months an Ambulance Competition to and from hospitals at Chester and on League has been organized for the lIIerseyside. At Rhyl and Prestatyn Ambulance teams and a similar League members are manning first aid posts for is being started for the Nursing Corps. the benefit of holidaymakers visiting these On August 31 the Motor Engineering seaside resorts during the season. The Trade 11eld their Cavalcade of Motoring Cadets are pulling their weight, serving celebration when "Olel Crocks" and ",ith such organizations as the Royal otherwise paraded through the main Lifeboat Institution at need, while as streets of Cardiff. A large number of men collectors (in mufti) for hospitals and and women were on duty and seyeral other charities their results frequently cases among the crowd had to be treated head the list of collections. Brigade owing to the excessive heat after conSurgeons in this county travel many miles tinuous rain. On September 4, the Light over mountain roads to instruct and Weight Championship Fight between examine members who themselves have Ronnie] ames ("\i\'ales) and Ike "\\,'illiams to make long journeys on foot or cycle in (A merica) took place at Ninian Park order to attend classes. Football Ground, Cardiff, when selected Pr es tatyn Cadet s .-Ambulance and first aid squads were on duty at the request Xursing Cadets, accompanied by senior of the promoters . First Aid lectures are memhers and friends, spent an enjoyable being given weekly to male and female 298

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Borough of Newport.-During the Nursing Exhibition held at Newport Technical College from August 12 to 17 Members of all Divisions of the Newport (Mon.) Corps participated in a series of Demonstrations which were given during the week. A realistic display was given by the Ambulance and Nursing Cadets. The boys rendered treatment and after carrying the " CasuaUy" on a stretcher handed him into the care of the Nursing Cadets who gave a demonstration of an improvised method of splinting a fractured leg. :l\Iembers of the Nevrport Nursing Division gave an exhibition of first aid methods, and the men demonstrated the rocking method of artificial respiration in which a " Riley" rocking stretcher with self-timing device was used together with an improvisation of this type of stretcher. The public showed considerable interest in the events and Cadets were on duty throughout the Exhibition as messengers.

Cadet Camp at Ittou Court.-County Officer T. J. Raines has been highly commended by the Commissioner for \-Vales for the efficient organization of the Cadet Camp held during the week commencing August 18. Heavy rain upset plans but other programmes were evolved. The hoisting of the flag each morning and the sounding of the , , Retreat " each evening was adhered to during the whole of the Camp period; and the boys became fully conversant with the various bugle calls-especially

" cookhouse ". "Parents day" was Thursday; whilst on Saturday the Camp was honoured by a visit from the Hon. J. H. Bruce, Sir Leonard and Lady Twiston-Davies, Major and Mrs. A. W. Anderson, Major H. Ware, Mr. G. J . Rowlands, Mr. Keith Basson, and Lady Curre, who' was warmly thanked for kindly placing the site at the disposal of the Priory for this purpose. A march past by the Cadets who had their bugle band on parade for the first time followed the "General Salute" for the Commissioner for Wales and his guests. The Commissioner expressed his great sa tisfaction upon the Camp and complimented the boys on their smart turn-out under adverse weather conditions. He congratulated the Officers upon the excellence of their work, and having presented prizes to the best" fatigue-party" called upon other visitors to share in the presentation of the array of prizes. A special presentation was made by Major Ware who handed "F" Company a token trophy in lieu of a permanent Cup which he is giving for annual competition. The winning Company, in charge of Corporal D. Taylor, had scored full marks in the Inter-Company competition; and every member received an individual prize. On Sunday morning service was attended at Shirenewton Parish Church, whilst a camp fire was held in the evening. County Officer Raines in his report expressed his sincere appreciation of the splendid efforts of Supt. T. A. Griffiths, Amb. OffiGer T. G. Salter, Cadet Supt. A. R. G. Pocock, Cadet Officer Snell, and Pte. Earnshaw (who acted as Staff Sergeant for the Camp) , with a special word of thanks to the Cook, Mr. J. Wilkes, whose untiring efforts made their task so much easier.

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INTERESTING CASE REPORTS

CASE REPORT I O. 307 - T he Officer-in-Charge of Western Area No. r of \Vales's) District, S .]. A B., r e p orts the efficient of first aId b y members of the Teddin gton Am bu lance Cadet D IvISIOn m the fo llowmg circumstances :-

On Monday, April 22 (Easter Bank Ho li day), an incident occurred in B u shey Park which well i ll ustrated t he valu e of good team work. The day's duty h ad ceased, the Ambulance men and Nursing personnel had left, and a party of Cadets was waiting t o take the firs t aid tent and equipment (which was alread y packed) back to their headq u a rters. A man rushed across and asked for the " St. J ohn Ambu lance" as a boy ha d been knocked down by a motor car furt h er down t he road. Cadet S u p t . ] . K. Stanton, who was standing by, was informed and gave instructions for blanket s, stretcher, and first aid satchel to be brough t . With Cadet Corporal C. Baker he then proceeded straight away on cycles to the scene of the accident to render first aid with material readily available Whilst they we r e do ing this Corporal Williams, Cadets B u ckley , Gethin, Money, and Tickner, l eavin g a party behind to guard the tent, etc. , brought up the stretcher and b l anketed it by the new method, brought the first aid satchel and water and placed the boy on the stretcher. Meanwhi le Cadet Corporal Baker had called the ambulance and LjCorpl. ] ohnson had found out the name and a d dress of the boy from someone in the crowd and asked if he might take a tactful message to the boy's parents. This message "vas duly sent and when the ambulance arrived the Cadets transferred the boy to the ambulance stretcher. The boy was safely on his way to Teddington Hosp ital within a few minutes of the accident occurring.

COMMENT.-This report speaks for itself and reflects the utmo s t credit on aU concerned, each and all of whom are cordially congratulat ed on good work well done and in accord with the highest t11 ad i tions of the Brigade.-N C. F.

CASE REPORT No 308.-Th e Officer-in-Charge of the County of \iViltshire, S. ]. A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the SwindOll Cadet Division i n the following circumstances :_

On J uly II at Bradford-on-Avon a young boy who was learning to swim ventured out too far and was trapped in the weeds. He had disappeared twice before his shouts were heard by Cadet David Priday (aet. r6) who was swimming nearby. Witho ut hes it atio n Pr iday at once went to his rescue, in spite of t he dange r to himself being ent angled in the weeds, and managed to get hold of t h e struggling boy an d w ith difficul t y t o bring him safely to the r iver bank. The latter q u ickly recovered from his frightening experience and ran off home.

COMMENT -Early in his career Cadet David Priday has achieved the heart's desire of all ambula n ce workers and accomplished the first object of first aid which is the preservation of life. Consequently he well a nd truly merits cordial congratulations and best wishes for th e f uture.-N C. F.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Compression and Apoplexy

] . P. (H ounslow).-The text book t e lls u s t h a t f or Compression of the Brain hot wa t er b ott les a r e t o b e a p p li ed t o th e s i des of the abdomen and lower li m bs , w h e r eas fo r Apop l exy i t t ells u s t o ap ply the h o t water bottles to the l owe r lim b s a nd fee t

Please be good eno u gh t o t ell u s th e r eason for t his difference in treat men t

Com.Pression of brain and A pop lexy d iffer on ly in that the cause of Compressi on 1.S acc1.dent (namely a blow or fa ll on h ead) w hereas that of Apoplexy is dise a se (name ly rupture of diseased blood vesse l) Suc h being the case , there is no re a s on f or the variation in tre at men t as laid d own in the text book The effec ts of th e d1.fference , h owe ver, are so slight tha t th ey are negligible -N. C. F.

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Lysol Burns

P. L. (Ehondda, Glam.).-In my last Brigade re-cxamination I was asked how I "would treat a patient who had immersed his hand in a bowl of Lysol. In ans\\'cr I said that I "would bathc the part with a solution of bicarbonatc of soda or washing soda, one dessertspoon to one pint of warm watcr, and that jf these ,,'e re not available I would .flood the part with "warm watcr and treat as a burn. The examining doctor said that I should treat the burns in thc samc way as if the Lysol had been taken by mouth, that is, ncutralizc it with Epsom or 'Glauber Salts, one tablespoonful in a pint of milk or water. I maintain, however, that I was right as the injury comes under Burns by Corrosives. .c.leanwhile, I look forward to your commcnts in the ncxt issuc of The Ca:;clte and thank you in anticipation.

On YOllr statement of facts YOllr allswer was strictly in accordance with the lIIstrllctiol1s of the tt'xtbook. Froln )'0111' letter, however, it would appear that the ('xaminil1g s1Irgeon did not say that you were wrong bllt '}-nerfly slIggested all alternative JIlelhod of tileallllent fOil burns. Of course the I'eal 11 emedy fo!' S1lch injllries 1"S tlie immediate application of surgical or methylated spirit (1/ available) to the afferled part whereby the developlllent of bll1'1ZS zc.'I'1l be prevente c!. -N. C. F.

Supplement to Textbook

\\ T. A. County Surgeon I have becn approached by a Ca.dd. Officer who is anxious to know the ruling as to whether the Supplement to thc « Black Book" should be adopted for the teaching of Cadets, As you arc aware, no detailed set of references to the Cadet Manual such as was issued for the Adult Book has been produced-and it leaves some doubt as to the rc(]uisitc alterations.

Obviously, it is stupid to teach the young idea thc old stuff only for tllCm to unlearn it soon afterwards and some official advice would bc welcomc.

As )'OU 1'1'ghtly suggest, the Supplement to the alread)' dors not apply to the Preh7l1inar}' TextbL'o/"(' 'lOll wzll, thellefore, be mterestrd to luz01i.J that a Supplement to the lattell lll anual i::. hand and that it WIlt shortly be pllblished. -X.C.F.

Treatment of Bleeding

D. S. (Acton).-Could you please explain why thc Supplemcnt to the Textbook (Rule II, p. 26) tells first aiders to keep the patient "warm" when blecding has been controlled" ?

"Yhen asked this question recently at Divisional Practice I could not give a satisfactory ans"wer. The general opinion of the members "was that the patient sbould be kept warm by means of blankets while thc bleeding was being controlled.

HfE/JIonhage zs one of the pllincipal causes of shocl?, wInch condition does not disappear With the a1'rest of the bleeding and which is characterized, among other szgns and symptoms, by (l fall'!,1'/, body temperat'!,l1'e. It is clear, therefore, that loss of body heat must, as far as is possible, be guarded against both the cont1'ol of bleedzng and after it has been controlled.-l. C. F.

Clothing on Fire

P. U. (Andover).-Please tell me the reason s why the Tcxtbook tells us to place flat on ground a patient whose clothing is on fire.

, lIch patient should be. placed flat on ground with the flames uppermost. The (or .recumbent) posliw,,: .thus asstwned minimizes the dangers of fire because (r) 'tt hmlts. th e -:ange of of the flames, (2) stops which might fan the flaJJle s mto 211c1' easea achvlty, ancZ (3) places th e patie11t ill lhe j)ositwn most slf1talJle for slJIot h el'lJIg the /l((Jlles, {oJ' dl '('ssill/{ lil/I' II S, a11ft for rO lJdJolillg __ C. F. "

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F. W. (Muswell Hill).-The instructions for blanketing stretcher on p. 3 0 of the Supplement to the Textbook are simple and clear to but surely Fig. H on p. 33 is misleading and does not conform to the lllstructlOns.

I agree with you that Fig. H is misleading, as the text on p. 30 of the Supplement states that the longer end of the blanket is to be the last layer over the patte nt. The illustration, however, shows the shorter end in this position. I am passtng your letter and diagrams to the Textbook Revision Commtttee.-N. C. F.

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W. W. (Bracknell) .-In connection with the instructions as laid down in the Supplement to the Textbook I would be much obliged if you will kindly explain the difference or reason for giving to a person suffering from shock strong tea and to a person suffering from burns and scalds weak tea.

I am a member of the Bracknell Division, S.] .A.B., and my mates are waiting with interest your kind explanatioll.

The treatment of shock calls for the administration of fluids combin ed with a mild stimulant such as tea or coffee, and in many cas es of shock a drink of strong hot tea or coffee will do all that is necessary.

When, however, the shock is due to burns and scalds a different condition calls for treatment, because the body fluids are driven by the injury from th e veins of th e victim into his tissues. Consequently one drink of strong hot sweet tea or coffee cannot do what is necessary, and better results are obtained if fluids are administered over a period, which fact necessitates weakening of the stimulant (tea). Hence in cases of burns and scalds the instructions are to "give large quantities of warm, weak and sweet tea" .-N. C. F.

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