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EDITORIAL
AND O\V TO WORK The holiday season is now drawing to a close. After one of the best summers, in the opinion of holiday makers, the winter has now to be faced with the advent of indoor functions, courses of instruction, conferences, and that training time to increase our knowledge and efficiency.
It must not be thought that all outside activities are finished. That is far from the actual facts as the football season alone means some 25,000 personnel being on duty on professional football grounds, in addition to tbe hundreds of personnel who willingly attend rugby and amateur football matches.
There is, however, a lessening of those duties which are specially concerned with the better \veather months; and it is at this time of the year that serious thought should be given to special training ready for the examinations and competitions of 1950; and at the same time possibly interest a few new recruits to the first aid movement.
Courses in first aid are essential to the Brigade Movement, but even these can become rather irksome if no new" gadgets" are tried out, or some new subject is not taken. The same applies to home nursing; but in this respect it might be the means of increasing efficiency if members of Ambulance Divisions were all holders of the home nursing certificate. The two subjects are closely allied; and knowledge of both does certainly mean better first aiders.
Then there the new Hygiene Course. Although not such an "exciting" course of instruction as first aid and home nursing, where the practical demonstrations create interest, the knowledge is such that personal gain certainly makes for better citizenship.
For the" old-stagers" something new or something different must be thought out. This is where an enterprising and enthusiastic officer-in-charge can show his worth. Visits to hospital museums, lectures on outside subjects, first aid quizzes all add that spice of interest which is different. One item which is finding favour more and more each year is the inter-divisional visits. A division from one area visits a division in another area, with the" hosts" entertaining the visitors and arranging for competitions, social events, and the like. In turn the visitors become the hosts. Some excellent contacts have been made in this way, and some friendships which will last for all times.
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His Ma;esty The King has been graciously pleased to the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, The Venerable Order of the Hospttal oj St. JOhH of Jerusal em.
FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADE OF FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT COMMANDER (BROTHER)
Harold Wallace-Copland (Lord Lieutenant of The Lord Merthyr. Staffordshire). Captain John Elliot Sager, M.C.
Gen. Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks, (From Officer.)
K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.a., Governor-desig- FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF nate of Victoria. COMMANDER (BROTHER)
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Sir Richard Harry David Williams-Bulkeley. COMMANDER (BROTHER) FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Robert Launcelot King. COMMANDER (SISTER)
Lieut.-Colonel Sir Frank Brook, D.S.a., M.C. The Dowager Lady Kenyon (from Officer).
Major Arthur William Pilgrim, O.B.E. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF (From Officer.) OFFICER (BROTHER)
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Captain Robert George Evans, M.B.E. COMMANDER (BROTHER) David Gwilym John.
Air Vice-Marshal Frederick John Murphy, C.B.E., Joseph McCausland, M.B.
M.B., D.P.H., K.H.S. John Richards.
Surgeon Rear-Admiral Joseph Archibald Maxwell, William John Skyrme.
C.V.O., C.B .E., M.B., F.R.C.S. (From Serving Brother.) FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (SISTER) OFFICER (BROTHER)
The Countess Granville, D.C V.O. Frank John Hamill Crawford, M.D.
Helen Wilson, Miss Cargill, R.R.C. William Glyn Evans, M.D. The Lord Kenyon. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Percy William Oswald Liddell. OFFICER (BROTHER) G Eth lb S
William John Beatty Trotter. eorge e ert ayce.
Owen Norman. Arthur Gordon Smith, M.B. (From Serving Brother.) Edward James Loftus Stanford FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER) OFFICER (SISTER)
Attilio Critien, O.B.E., M.D. Jessie, Mrs. Banks.
Surgeon Rear-Admiral Owen Deane Brownfield, The Lady Davies.
C.B., O B.E., M.B., K.H.P. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Surgeon Rear-Admiral Kenneth Alexander Ingle- by MacKenzie. SERVING BROTHER
Brigadier Oliver Cuff Link Sidney Robert Almond.
Colonel James Michael Ryan. Berry. Walter Frank Pothecary, D.C.M. Th r D Willg Commander Robert Louis Soper, M.R.C.S
John Hornby Nott-Bower, C.V.O. Griffith Idwal Griffiths, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Ernest Arthur Cole, O.B.E. Evan Thomas Edwin Gwalchmai.
S C Samuel Hughes.
urgeon aptain David Duncan, O.B.E., M.D., Thomas William Hopkins. D.P.H., R.N. Arthur Jenkins. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Joseph Jonathan. OFFICER (SISTER) Evan John Jones. Beatrice Maud, Lady Stewart. Haydn Jones.
Edith Christina, Lady Robertson. Ivor Charles Jones. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Ernest Howard Lewis. SERVING BROTHER Joseph Gordon Macqueen, M.B. William James Hurst. William McTiffin. Dr Frederick Currer Miller. Rees Morgan. David Williamson. Benjamin David Oag James Mack. John Fred Owen. Fred Argyle. Thomas Polly.
Daniel Bryers. Thomas Roberts. Charles Tristan D'Oyly, M.B.E. Garraway Smith, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S.
Surgeon-Co=ander William Vincent Beach, DaVid John Thomas. F.R.C.S., L.R.C P ., R.N. John Henry Thorne. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Frederick John Whitcombe. SERVING SISTER Ellis John Williams, M.R.C.S., L.R.C P. J essie Amelia, Miss Joy, M.B.E. Shadrach Williams. Rose, Miss Lerpiniere. Colonel William Heneage Wynne Finch, M.C.
Elizabeth Alice, Miss Luty. John Weeks.
for FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Hugh Sidney Cann, M.B.E.
Captain William John Canton. John Harries Davies.
Sir Michael Duff, Bt. (From Commander.)
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER Gertrude, Mrs. Adams. Dorothy Margaret, Mrs. Bailey. Ellen, Miss Connor. Anne Evelyn, Mrs. Williams. Ellen, Miss King. Hilda, Mrs. Morgan. Elsie, Mrs Rees. Olivera Rowena, Mrs. Traherne. Gladys, Mrs. Wynne Finch. 262
in l\ustralia
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)
Harold George Alderson, M.B.E. (from Serving Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Patrick William Rice, M.B.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER)
Dr. William Edward Hutchinson.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Laurence Edwin Arnold Fox.
Dr. Bertram John Ess.
Leonard Frederick Phipps.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER
Mansoor Bin Sadzir.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING SISTER
Gene, D. M., Mrs. Bayles.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE KNIGHT
Aw Boon Haw, O .B.E. (from Associate Officer).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER)
Arthur Wai Tak Woo (from Associate Serving Brother).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER OR ASSOCIATE OFFICER (BROTHER)
Shin Lok Shang, M.B. (from Associate Serving Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Leslie Bones.
Ronald Alfred Edwards.
Ezra Abraham
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Ethel Mary, Mrs. Holmes-Brown.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE OFFICER (BROTHER)
Surendra Nath Palit (from Associate Serving Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE OFFICER (BROTHER)
Gian Chand Trehan.
Rai Bahadur P C. Bahl, M.B.E.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE OFFICER (SISTER)
Tehmina Kaikhushru, Miss Adranvala.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER
Ramendra Nath Ghosh.
CIVIL DEFENCE TRAINING
By \Ving-Commander SIR J ORN HODSOLL, C.B.
(Extracts jrom talk given at the Brigade Senior Officers' Conference, Ashridge) Continued from page 236, August, 1949, issue.
When the atom bursts, radioactivity however, be prepared for any condichiefly in the form of gamma rays, heat tions. rays, and blast are released. The We can now measure fairly acgamma rays and the heat rays travel curately the amount of radioactivity at the speed of light, followed by the that anyone human b eing can absorb blast travelling at 2 miles per second. without coming to harm, which will be Viewed as a whole, the atom bomb is very important for Civil D efence essentially a blast weapon, although tactics in the future. There will have you do get in addition the very serio us to be people available who know how effects of gamma rays and heat. After and with what instruments to measure the atom bomb raids in J apan there radioactivity after a raid. Once you was no radioactivity in the ground to know this yo u can tell by a simple any appreciable extent Civil Defence calculation for how lon g personnel can action was not hampered in any way. safely be sent into an area, and at the To radioactivate the ground you have end of this period they must b e 'withto burst th e bomb on or very near it. drawn for d econtamin ation and not go Distinction has to be made between back for twenty-four hours. During gamma rays and fission products. one man's lifetime he can absorb so Gamma rays will always be present at much radioactivity, but the doses must whatever the height the bomb is burst. be gradual and the amount to which Fission products will only be ex- he is exposed at any given time must perienced under normal conditions if a be controlled. All this means the very low burst is experienced. Fission operations of the Civil Defence Services products would contaminate the in such areas can b e controlled and ground, dust, etc., and cause complica- that they can operate in almost any tions; but, as I have said, are un- conditions, a most important matter. likely in h eavy concentrations except The other great risk is going to be fire. with a low burst bomb. We must, The fire raid on Tokio killed 83,000 263
people, more, in fact , than the atom bomb on Hiroshima.
The first thing that is going to strike us after an atom bomb raid is the enormou s area of damage, which may have a radius of 21 miles. This is certainly not the old incident we used to talk about. We might get this area of damage with atom bombs or with saturation raids of the scale of the last war against Germany. The size of the damage creates its own problems in regard to communications, transport , and information and how to get it. Last time our information was obtain ed from Wardens' Reports, but it is going to take a lot of Wardens' Reports to cover an area this size. Air reconnaissance will be essential and we may have to use helicopters and planes. From them we should get a broad picture to be supplemented by more detailed information as it can be gathered. The object will be to find the soft spot in the target area from which it can best be attacked.
It seems certain that this large area of damage must be tackled from the outside towards the centre. Rubble is
interested in the active side, in its efficiency, and the toll it takes of offensive weapons.
The main object of Civil Defence is to keep up the morale of the population; if that goes everythmg goes, and this is which requires very careful study m the face of new weapons. I think that if our civilian population get proper instruction in what they may have to expect and what can be done about it they would put up with a great deal more than last time, but they must be satisfied that Civil D efence is effective, and that is what must be proved to them when the app eal for volunteers for the new service goes out. Knowing the help we are going to get from you and the other voluntary societies I am confident that we shall be able to defeat thes e new things. It is a great pleasure to know that we have this wonderful bod y of skill and enthusiasm to help us, backing us up in all our work.
DIARY OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
going to be the big trouble and will 18. greatly complicate our operations. We Opening of Luton H eadquarters by the Deputy Chief Commissioner (Sir Otto Lund), accompani ed by the Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief (Lady Dunbar-Nasmith), and the inspection of Bedfordshire units.
MODERN TRENDS IN FIRST AID TRAINING-WITH SUGGESTIONS AS TO HOW THESE CAN BE UTILIZ ED (5)
By F. H. STUTTAFORD L.B..C.P , M.R.C S. (Corps Surgeon, Brighton Corps, S.J.A.B.)
(c) Alternatives and Additions.
" Blood" (r) Running- Carmine or 3 greasepaint, q sticks in 10 ounces of medium engine oil or olive oil, and heated and mixed in a water bath as described in an e arlier article. The objection to it is the m essiness
(2) Dry-Any chemist will prepare this. The ingredients are Gum Sandrach oz. I, Rosin oz. i, Ether Meth o· 73 specific gravity drachms 10, Scarlet r ed grains 8, Saffron in grs. 16, Eosin grains 8, Surg ical spirit to ounces
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This dries on the area and can be easily r emoved with Ether 1eth. or meth y lated spirit. The obj ection to it is the fact that the colouring t ends to solidify out, leaving the liquid pale in colour.
Pla s ti ci n e sub s titut es:
(I) \Vhitin g and Icilma cold cream . -'Whitin g is care fully siev ed through mu slin and worked up with cream on a fl a t s urface with a spatula to a v ery stiff past e . v\'hen m er ge d with the s kin it r e quires hard enin g with magn esia powd er. In the writer' s v iew it is too s ott for compei iti on work.
paste mixed with colrl water, one ounce to ten ounces, is prepared. Most of the water is then squeezed out of the pulp and thoroughly mixed with the paste , working in the hands. The mass is then made roughly into r equired shapes and partially dried in warm air; the final shape is then corrected and the wound is made or animal bones placed in position and drying completed. Paste is then smeared over the surface, and when dry the wound is painted with r ed enamel and the rest of the mould with artists ' water paint. The b est way to fix the mould to the skin is by means of tapes, as gums are not satisfactory. The obj e ction to this method is due to the fact that it may fit one patient, but n ot another, and too quick drying cau ses the e d ge s to curl up . It will b e seen tha t , in the writer's opinion, these substitutes (in Section C) are not satisfactory in actual use. Th ey are m ention ed and shortly d escribed, because some may care to e xperiment. Ther e are , of course, plasHcs of various kind s ·which can be used, th e b est b ein g elasbc and therefore capabl e of adaptati on to any patient.
British Railways, Scotland v ersus England, First Aid Competition, Glasgow.
shall have to train some of our forces to operate from water where available -rivers and canals, etc . Mechanical equipment, such as bulldozers and angle-dozers, will be needed to clear 23-25. Annual Cadet Officers' Conference, Oxford. the debris. Some of the rescue parties 29. and F.A.P.s may have to be trained on commando lines. We shall need technical reconnaissance forces trained
OCTOBER to recognize not only gas, but biological warfare, radioactivity, and so 1. Nursing Officers' Conference, St. on. Once we know what we are up 1-2. John House, London. British Railways, Southern Region, Conference, Exeter. against then we can devise tactics accordingly.
Finally, Civil Defence is comp lementary t o Active Defence. There must be a proper balance between the two and they must both be prepared. The best answer to all these forms of
2. Order of St. John Investitur e, Bristol.
6. Sussex St. John Council meeting, Brighton
8. West Riding of Yorkshire St. John Council Meeting, Civic Hall, Leeds . Lancashire District Officers' Conference, Bolton. " entertainment" is to stop them coming into the country at all. Civil 11. British Transport Commission Police Final Competition, Euston Defence is only a passive force and can only deal with what happens when something does get through . Once t he active forces lose control of the air, t he whole weight of the attack comes down on Civil Defence, which cannot take it, so that from our point of view we are 14-16. Conference of D elegates from Regions No. 1 and 2, S.J.A B., Scarborough 15-18. St. John Exhibition, Southport 15-23. Fortieth Anniversary Celebration:; of the Malta District, Brigade Overseas.
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(2) Ela s topla s t .-Two strips of 3 in. wid e plast er of the r e quired size are stuck t ogether by their sticky surfaces. On e is then cut to r epres ent the r e quired w ound and colo ured accordin gly The advantage of this method is its lasting character, since it can b e us ed r peatedly.
(3) Cell ona Pla s ter of Paris can be used as a substitute for elastoplast. Directions will b e foun d on the container. The secret is to k ee p the final cast as thin as possible. Disadvantage is the liability to crack at the edges with u se.
(4) Papi er-Ma chd.-This is a very good method, but is tedious to prepare The b est materials are newspaper and cellulos e wool, but the newspaper must be free of print. The writer's preference is for wool. This is shredd ed as small as patience allows, preferably no longer than a little finger nail, and steeped in boiling \vater for one hour, b eing pulped in the process . Wallpaper
The qu estion of whether to use rigid, semi-rigid, or soft materials is a matter for each individual division so far as trainin g is concern ed, whereas for competibon purposes the m ethod is in the hands of the judge. For d emonstrati on purpos es in le ctures b y Divisional Surgeons, the rigid casts are timesavers. In this connection the writer find s that the practical demonstration of, for instance, washing of hands, care of dressings, and dressing and padding of wounds [lXes the method of treatm ent far better than lecturing, and saves much time
Finally, the writer finds it a good idea to r etain any materials of possible use. In fact, he keeps a cupboard specially for such materials. Indispensable items are an old coat, trousers and socks, which can be slit up the seams or stained with" blood" to order. The slits can easily be roughly stitched up afterwards, and ' the garmen ts us ed again an d again . Here then, in brief, is a plan of 26 5
campaign for the future of First Aid Training. It must start with the Junior Cadets, who are receptive to this form of instruction and enter whole-heartedly into it, and continue right up to the adult divisions. \i\Tith a good groundwork in the Cadet divisions, the further training when the cadets join senior divisions will be simplified.
This plan is not meant to be exhaustive nor yet rigid in its application, nor does the writel claim that he is an expert faker, or his views infallible.
No doubt improvements will suggest themselves. These articles do, however, point the way to interesting First Aid teachmg Wlth the simplest of materials. The way :,ill be hard and will take up much bme and thought in their practical application but the result will be better First Aid and will engender much enthusiasm.
The 'writer will have achieved his object if these articles cause for the improvement of teachmg methods in First Aid in the future.
LIFE SAVING MEDAL OF T HE ORD ER
The Life Saving Medal in Silver of the Order has been a 'warded Miss Coralie E. Phillips, Lady District Officer of St. John ursing Cadets, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
The incident for which this award has been given occurred in September, I945, when Miss Phillips rescued a child from an oncoming train. Alan Maurice Murray, aged 2, ran from the platform at Palmerston North Station, Hawkes Bay, on to the lines just as a train was approaching. Miss Phillips at once jumped in front of the oncoming engine, caught the child in her arms, and threw herself and the little boy clear of the train. The child was unharmed, but she had to be treated for shock, cuts, and a broken arm, but later was found to have sustained internal injuries, which since have necessitated undergoing a series of operations and many visits to hospital.
1949 CHRISTMAS CARDS
Two varieties will be available.
One shows the reproduction in colour of the Chancery Window at St. John's Gate, containing portrait figures of Grand Priors Sir John Kendal and Sir Thomas Docwra, and Fina, the first English Prioress at Buckland Sonorum. The cost is Is. 3d. each.
The second card is a reproduction in colour of St. John's Gate, with a procession of Chapter-General passing through the Gateway. Price 6d. each.
Orders should be forwarded to the Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1.
The lll]uries, states the citation, proved such as "greatly to prejudice her health at all times ".
It was not until I948 that the Priory in New Zealand heard about the rescue. The father of the child 'wrote to the Priory stating that on his return to Hawkes Bay he had discovered for the first time that the rescuer of his child three years before was a member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and asked if there was any awards which could be given to her. He added that his letter had been written without Miss Phillips's knowledge.
The Priory immediately instituted inquiries, which, owing to the lapse of years, took some time. On completion, the Priory sen t a report, together with testimony of witnesses, to the Chancery of the Order.
ST . JOHN POCKET DIARY FOR 1950
Last year the St. John Diary sold out so quickly that many members were disappointed. Copies were limited, and it was not possible to obtain a reprint.
This year a larger number of copies are available: but members requiring copies should forward their order as early as possible.
The Diary contains in addition to the usual information, 16 pages relating to the Order, the Association, and the Brigade, together with competition results since 1897. The Diary costs 2s. 6d. Stores Department, St. John's Gate,
COUNTY PRESIDENTS ' AND VICE-PRESIDENTS ' CONFERENCE
The Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry blocks was the complete lack of continuity Pownall, welcomed the County Presidents between the work of the County Presidents and Vice-Presidents at this the first con- and the Corps and Divisional Presidents ference of its kind, which was held at She would like to see County Presidents St. John House. The conference had two responsible to the County Commissioner aspects-to provide information and for Presidents of Corps and Divisions discuss the position of County Presidents. This would form a closer link; they He expressed gratitude for the help they would feel they were part of thei r own give. flock.
The first speaker was Countess Mount- The status of County Presidents and batten of Burma (Superintendent-in- Vice-Presidents should be more clearly Chief), who was delighted to welcome so defined and more definite duties laid down , many delegates, and as a County President such as making the work of the Brigade of two Counties thanked the Chief Com- known, interesting outside people in the missioner for giving them the opportunity Brigade, encouraging Divisions in their to assemble. She expressed her gratitude work, attending drills and competitions to the County Presidents and Vice - (naturally by invitation), and making Presidents for their help in the Counties suggestions. Co-operation between Presiand informed Sir Henry how much they dents and Commissioners and County appreciated the interest he took in all Superintendents is essential. Presidents their problems. and Vice-Presidents were more and more
Lady Mountbatten spoke on the necessary to the Brigade, and more and "Relationship between Presidents and more duties would fall on them. Vice-Presidents and St. John County The Chief Commissioner explained that Organization". She had found a number when Presidents were forgotten it was due of obstacles to overcome, and the ideal to bad staff work. He r eferred to the dro p formula had not yet been found. The in membership and to the increase of work office of County Commissioner and County undertaken by the members of the Superintendent is an important one, and Brigade. He paid tribute to the Cadet there had been in the past a certain Movement.
amount of suspicion about the appoint- Following a short break, Mrs. Camden ment of County Presidents. It was perhaps spoke on "The St. John Exhibition". feared that they might want to have which was not only a financial success but administrative and executive authority. also a most wonderful publicity function. 'Phis is far from being the case. County Its aims were recruiting, to make the Presidents wished to assist the County public St. John conscious, and to stress officers, and the Brigade in general, in a the voluntary side of St. John work. manner that fitted their picture. Mrs. Camden explained how the Exhibi-
Most County Commissioners and County tion packed into its own van, which was Superintendents were extremely hard- equipped with a Tannoy loudspeaker, and working people, often professional men consisted of sixteen models. A Fair should and women who had given a great part of be run in conjunction with the Exhibition. their lives and most of their spare time to The importance of publicity was stressed the establishment of the Brigade, with and various means discussed. excellent results They needed the help After the luncheon interval, at which of County Presidents, who on their side the Lord Prior, Lord Wakehurst, was the had to make themselves conversant with guest of honour, Major-General J. E. T . all the aspects of the work of the Brigade. Younger, Secretary ofthe Order, addressed There was much they could receive and the gathering on "St. John Councils in much they could give to the Counties: the Counties ", mentioning first the by serving on St. John Councils, represent- considerations which led the Order to set ing the Brigade on Standing Conference up St. John Councils The duties of of the Women's Group, and attending a Councils could be summed up under four number of public Committees for which headings: planning, negotiating, publicizCounty Officers cannot find time and for ing, and educating. Certain Councils have which, in some cases, Presidents and already infused fresh life into the AssociaVice-Presidents are probably better quali- tion and developing the work of the Order fied to represent the Brigade. Lady in various directions. Mountbatten referred to duties undertaken The next talk was given on " The Work by some Presidents and Vice-Presidents, of the Joint Committee in Relation to and the fact that on the whole County the Counties", by Sir Ernest Burdon Commissioners and County Superinten- (Receiver-General of the Order and dents l iked an interest taken in Divisional Chairman of the J oint Committee Finance work, competitions, and help in organizing Department). He read extracts from the financial efforts. One of the stumbling J oint Committee Manual and spoke in 267
particular on the financial of the Joint Committee. The Commlttee had received £6,500,000 from the War Organization, which sum it was estimated would last thirty years, of which amount during the past year the Emergency Department has spent £190,000 on .vanous forms of relief to disabl ed ex-serVlcemen, and the Hospital Library Department £50,000. Sir Ernest explained that the finance of a voluntary organization was a difficult and complicated business. The J oint Committee had financial control centrally exercised by the Finance Department, it is an instrument of the Parent Bodies, and not an entity as was the War Organization, where everything came under the d efinition of "War Work" and therefore, expenditure being less restricted, Counties became possessed themselves of funds, and so acquired more latitude. The J oint Committee could not appeal for funds and had no source of revenue apart from the specific funds for specific purposes. Headquarter Departments and County Agencies had to submit accounts and estimates to the Central Finance Department. The Committee had no staff but depended on p ersonnel of the Order and the Society throughout the country. Sir Ernest enumerated the various departments, making special mention of the Stores Department, and the necessity of keeping it going during peace-time to maintain its efficiency in case of war.
An open discussion followed , introduced by the Countess of Lindsay (President for Surrey), who suggested that Presidents might like to discuss the following points:
(1) Executive Po wer, and Lack of Rank. -She felt that at times it would be useful to have more executive power, but considered absence of rank an advantage as it made Presidents accessible to everyone.
(2) Appointments.-Should these continue to be for life or for three-yearly periods, with option of continuing for a further period if so desired ?
(3) Take an Int erest in Di visiona l P residents.-Lady Lindsay considered this an important part of her duties She herself wrote to all new Divisional Presidents, introduced them to their Divisions, told them about the Brigade, giving what she hoped were useful hints, and gene,ally brought them into the picture.
(4) Link between th e Brigade and Members of the Order.-Lady Lindsay contacted all the members of the Order in her County and received tremendous help from them.
(5) Education of the Divisions in the History of the Order.-Cadets were better informed as this was a Badge Subject, but the Adult Divisions although interested knew little about it.
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Lady Lindsay also f?und she could be of assistance to the Bngade on Speakers' Panels, St. John Councils, and St JOhn Exhibition.
Problems connected with attendances of ambulances on public duty, the provision of a leaflet indicating the duties of Presidents, and appointments were discussed. It was generally felt that the appointment should not be permanent but that a period of five to ten years would be preferable. The Chief Commissioner was in favour of a six-year appointment.
Sir Henry, after reading an old directive regarding Presidents' functions, said that as far as he knew there was nothing regardin g their duties. He would see to this, and he would point out to County Commissioners that they should make use of the opportunities for help which lie at their door.
The conference was a great success, and it was felt that much good will accrue from the discussions and the interesting details given by the speakers.
ST. JOHN HOUSE
Monthly social events have been arranged from September to next February. The charge in each case is 2 s. 6d. per person, including buffet refreshments. To assist with the catering, etc., applications for ticket should be sent well in advance to the Warden, St. John House, 15 / 16 Collingham Gardens, London, S.W. 5.
The programme includes :Wednesday, September 28.-A " Beetle Drive" competition with prizes.
Friday, October 21.-. lect ure and demonstration on cine-radiography by Dr. Russell Reynolds, of the Department of Radiology, Charing Cross Hospital (by special request).
Friday, November 18.-Brains Trust on General Topics.
Wednesday, December 14.-Christmas Party Dance.
Friday, January 20.-Musical Evening. Wednesday, February 22.-Surprise Evenjng.
All the events commence at 8 p.m., and members are invited to bring their friends.
ETCHING OF ST . JOHN ' S GATE
Mr. Harold Thornton, A.R.E., has executed an excellent etching of St. John's Gate, and is prepared to issue a limited number of copies at £ 3 3s each.
Orders should be forwarded to the Commissioner, No. 1 (Prince of Wales's) District, 23 St. John's Lane, London, E.C.1.
IMPENDING RESIGNATION OF THE LADY SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF
The Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas, has issued the following: "It is with deep regret that I have to announce that the Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths intends to resign h er appointment of Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of the Brigade Overseas on St. John's Day of 1950.
Her help and value in establishing our Brigade work in Singapore and Malaya and in stimulating that in India, Ceylon, Burma, and Gibraltar by her personal visits so shortlv before the Second World War was very' great, and I shall always b e most grateful to have had her loyal and capable support at a time when it was so important that our Brigade work should be extended and strengthened.
Throughout the Second ·World War Mrs. Copland-Griffiths controlJed the Nursing Divisions of the Brigade Overseas with singular ability, and in 1945 she paid a valuable official visit to Malta, Egypt (to inspect St. .T ohn wartime formations in Cairo and Alexandria), Palestine and Cyprus. Writing as one who was in Palestine and Cyprus at the same time, I am in a position to state that her value to our work was extremely great.
The Brigade Overseas therefore owes the H on. Mrs. Copland-Grifhths a deep debt of gratitude for her eleven years of service as the Lady Superintendent-inChief of the Brigade Overseas , while its Commissioners and members will join me in an expression of regret when she retires.
BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION PO LI CE
The inaugural ational First Aid Competition, organized by the St. John Ambulance Associati on, 'wi ll, as ann ounced in the August issue (1f The Gazette, be held on October 11, in the Shareholders Room, Euston Station, London, commencing at 1.30.
General Sir Daril Watson (a Member of the Hailway Executive) will present the championship trophy and prizes presented by the St . John Ambulance Ass oc iation, and the runners-up trophy, presented by the Chiefs of Police, at about 4.15 p.m.
The judges will be Dr. William Duncan (of Liverpool) and Lt.-Col. E. J. Selby (of London).
Tickets of admission can be obtained from the Competition Secretary, St. John Ambulance Association, St. John's Gate, London, E.C. l.
SOUTHERN AFRICA
To exemplify the efficiency of the Brigade, when the tornado struck the Witwatersrand town of Roodepoorl and a wireless appeal was made by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, a fully manned ambulance had reachec1 the scene of the disaster, 14 miles distant, only seventeen minutes after the call had been received.
Shortly afterwards, more ambu lances and the Mobile First Aid Unit together with Ambulance and Nursing personnel of the Brigade arrived and were rendering assistance at the scene of the disaster.
The town had been plunged into darkness and an auxiliary lighting set on the Mobile First Aid Unit was used to provide light for the establishment of an emergency report centre at the Roodepoort Town Hall.
MALTA G.C.
Preparations for the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Brigade Overseas in Malta are progressing.
Some 70 Cadets from the Brigade At Home, together with a similar number of Adults, will leave England on October 13 and October 14 by B.E.A.
The Lord Prior of the Order (Lord \Vakehurst) will visit the George Cross Island and hold an Investiture and carry out an inspection. The Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas (Col. Sir James Sleeman) and the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief (The Hon. Mrs. CoplandGriffiths), will be among the visitors.
NURSING OFFICERS ' DAY CONFERENCE
ames of County and Divisional ursing Officers (S.R.N.) wishing to attend the above, which will be held at St. John House, 15 /16, Co ltingham Gardens, London, S W. 5, on Saturday, October 1, should be forwarded to the Warden of St. John House.
The fee for the day, including luncheon and tea, will be 9s ., with an extra 2s. 6d. for temporary membership of the Club for non-members.
The programme will include the assistance the Brigade can give to the National Health Service on the nursing side, the ursing Aid Scheme, Brigade Competitions, and an open discussion on Nursing Officers' problems.
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HEADQ UARTER NOTES
Civil Defence In structors Course.-This has been cancelled at the request of the H ome Office who are at present only running courses at a very high level.
Joint Committee and Ancillary Subjects Week-end Course.-This will be held at St. John House, from 2 p.m., November 26, to 5.30 p.m., Iovember 27. The. Course is open to all ranks for the furthe.r tion of those already undertakjng J omt Committee work, and for those generally interested in the subject. The general theme will be Welfare of all kinds and Library work. Applications should now be made to the Warden, St . John House, 1S-I 6 Collingham Gardens, Earl's Court, London, S.W.5
St. John Hou se.-Full membership of St. John House Training Centre and Club has been reduced to lOs. 6d. for tbe rest of the yea r. Membersbip applications should be made to tbe Warden.
received during his happy years of association with No. 13 Division. He spoke of how that association had begun by casual contact with St. John men on duty at Alexandra Palace, and the way in which the tie had become stronger as the years passedEaling NursIDg DIVIS ion was agam favoured with ideal weather for the annual garden party, beld in tbe lovely grounds of" Meadow Entry" (by kind permission of Lady Skinner). The guests included the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. H. C. Rash), Alderman and 1\1rs. E. H. Brooks, the Rev. Leslie E. Pront (Vicar of '.Vest Drayton). Vice-President Mrs. Fife-Schaw, County Surgeon E. J. Selby, District Officer and Mrs. Burton. Alderman Mrs. Taylor introduced the Mayor, who praised tbe Division's work and congratulated them on the number of awards won during the past year. Supt. Mrs Claridge thanked Lady Skinner and helpers.
Banstead and District Di vi io n held its No. 1 (PRINCE OF W ALES'S) DISTR I CT inaugural dinner and dance at the Sugar Competition Tes ts - I n an endeavour Bowl, Burgh Heatb. President Lieut.-Col. to encourage new and more interesting F. W. Pay received some sixty-five settings for first aid and bome nursing members and guests including Councillor tests, the Commissioner bas offered prizes Mrs. Aitken (Chairman of tbe Local to members of his District submitting Council). Councillor L. J. Smith, Area detailed marking sbeets of tests. Surgeons Cadet Officer Lowe, and officers of of the District are also invited to submit neighbouring divisions. District Officer marking sheets which would, however, D G. Goldie proposed the toast of tbe not be judged in the same section as those Division, complemented the members on su bmitted by lay-persons. their keenness, and congratu lated them on W es tern Area Headquarters are now having such an energetic and enthusiastic situate at Dalling Road Methodist Church, Officer-in-Charge, Amb. Officer Capt Hammersmith, W.6. The Assistant D. J. Lafferty. He also thanked the Commissioner and the Area Staff Officers President for the interest taken, and will meet there every Monday evening at Dr. L. G. Sbearer for giving up his 8 p m. valuable time to give lectures to the No. 13 (Kin g's Cross British Rail wa ys) Division. Di vision has had the privilege of the Capt. Lafferty in reply thanked all the services of Dr. W. Mailer as Divisional good friends who ' helped to make the Surgeon for over fifty years, and recently Banstead Division possible. members ofthe Division metto pay tribute Tbe President proposed the health of to him for the half-century of devoted the guests to which Supt. J. E. Dane service. Supt. J. S. Bates presided, (Shirley Division) replied. being supported by District Officer H. During the evening the President Dunford and Corps Officer N. J. Ware presented the "Geoffrey Pay Challenge (both erstwhile members of the Division). Cup" for first aid. This cup was over Dr. Mailer was accompanied by bis wife, 150 years old, which he felt was fitting bis son, Dr. A. Mailer, being accompanied for an organization as old as tbe Order of by his fiancee. Many high tributes were St. John. Supt. Mrs. V. Woolford (West paid to the Doctor: at tbe conclusion Ham Nursing Division) presented the of which Pte. D. Cripps, on behalf of the "Vera Woolford Improvisation Cup ", members presented to Dr. Mai ler and his hoping that members wou ld become wife a tea trolley, television l ens, and an proficient in improvising. autograph book of signatures. Tbe Doctor District Officer Goldie presented the in his reply said he fe lt the proceedings President and the Vice-President (Cou nshould be reversed and that it was he who cillor L. J. Smith) with their badges and should be making gifts to memb ers of the warrants of office . The President presen ted Division for the l oyal support h e had 32 firs t <\oid and home nursing awa r d s. 270
LANCAsmRE DISTRICT
V.A.D.-The District Superintendent has been notified by the Director, V.A.D Department, that Miss Dorothy Haigh, Head V A.D., R.N., of East Lancsj300, is senior member of the first six V.A.D. members to be appointed for duty in H.M Hospital Ships. Miss Haigh had previously served in Sydney, N.S.W., and Hong Kong.
Bla ckpool.-A large crowd of holidaymakers saw an impressive parade of nearly 300 members of the Doncaster N.C.B. Ambulance Corps, who for twentyfive years have visited the town for their annual camp. Headed by the Markham Prize Colliery Band, they marched along the promenade to Princess Parade, where the Last Post and Reveille were sounded, after which the Mayor (Alderman Salisbury) placed a wreath at the base of the War 1emorial on behalf of the Corps.
A social evening was arranged by the Blackpool "A" and "B II Iursing Divisions to celebrate the success of the " B team in the Brigade Finals. Prominently displayed 'were the Corbet Fletcher trophy, the Chalmers trophy, the Lady 1\Iountgarret Cup, and the Marguerette Golding trophy with which the team returned from London. Each member of the team received a bool{ token from Supt. Miss vVolstencroft, and Div. Surgeon H. E. Martin, on his leaving for ottingham, was presented with a dressing case by Supt. 1\1iss Braithwaite.
Th e Ro yal La nca shi re Agricultu ra l Sho w was held at Stanley Park, Blackpool, August 16 to 19, where, as usual, the local Divisions were requested to provide patrols and arrange for the staffing of first aid posts. vVith the co-operation of the B.R.C.S. Nursing Detachments, four posts were maintained and about 400 cases received attention.
St. A nnes -Tbe Ambulance, Nursing, and Caoet units, preceded by the Cadet Band attended divine service at St. Annes Parish Church, where the new instr.uments were blessed by the Rev. Canon A. L. J. Shields, who conducted the service. The sermon was preached by the Rural Dean, the Rev. H. G. Potter. Prior to dismissal, thanks were expressed to Mrs. vVomersley who raised the money for the drums and trumpets by means of a coffee morning
COUNTY OF BEDFORD
COUNTY OF CORNWALL
Ha yle Division.-President E. P. Lelio presided at the annual public meeting, accompanied by Mrs. Le Ilo, Mr. D. Pearce (Cadet Vice-pr,esident). and officers of the Ambulance, Nursing, and Cadet Divisions. After the Cadets had recited the Code of Cbivalry, the meeting honoured the memory of Pte. Tome Morgan who had died during the year and who took his first certificate.
Satisfactory reports were given by each of the four Divisional Superintendents Both adult Divisions har1 received recruits as the result of the recent course of lectures; and it was hoped that a course of Home Nursing lectures would stimu late further interest.
Service chevrons were presented by the President, Mrs Lelio presented awards to the ursing Cadets, and Mr. D. Pearce to the Ambulance Cadets. Mr. R. W. vVakeford presented examination awards to non-members, and Mr. J. D Opie to members.
CO U NTY OF DORSET
To celebrate the winning by t h e ursing team of the Perrott Shield and the 1\Iountbatten Cup, the Ambulance and Nursing adult members of the Brigade in the County were invited to a social arranged by the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of ·Weymouth.
During the evening County Commissioner Dr. R . V . S. Cooper introduced the l\Iayor who added his tribute to the success of the team, Capt. Docwra Rogers, Chairman of the St. J obn Council for Dorset, who presented certificates to the team on behalf of the St . John Council, County Vice-President the Lady and Vice-President 1\liss Hughes of Weymouth and District Hospital. County Supt. Mrs. Cooper and members of the County Staff were also present.
COU NTY OF DURHAM
On August 6 Viscount Gort, Chairman of the St. John Counci.l in County D urham declared open the new Headquarters of the Lumley and Burnmoor Ambu lance and ursing Divisions . He was accompanied by County Commissioner Stanley Embleton and County Supt. Mrs. Ritson. Lord Gort praised the efforts of the two Divisions in achieving their ambition to own their own Headquarters. They had overcome many obstacles and done a great deal of work themselves; even the Maj or-General S . G. Loch has presented Cadets had contributed their share in a h andsome cu p for competition purposes malting curtains for the windows. At It will be awarded to the individual one time lack of funds had almost stop ped memb er gaining the highest mark s in a ll the work, due to the p raiseworthy parts of the Cou nty Nursing Competition . effor ts of DIV. Surgeon A . B urn , wh o 271
raised a private l oan from amongst the members of the Division and acted as treasurer, this was overcome. The loan was repaid within six months.
Pri or to the opening Lord Gort inspected the Ambulan ce, Nursing, and Cadet Divisions, and the County Commissioner presented m edals to Amb. Officer T. Gamble and Sergt. G. H. Laybourne. A posthumous award to Sergt F. Shepherd was received by his widow.
Among those present were Mr. Austin Kirkup, who was instrumented in securing the land on which the Headquarters stands, County Supt. Mrs. Kirkup (Northumberland), a former Superintendent of the Divisi on, County Officers W. Stokoe and P. S. Blunden, and Mrs. R. Watson, Secretary of the St. J ohn Council in Durham.
Hetton Ie Hole.-The Ambulance Division held their annual garden party in the grounds of Hetton House, kindly l oaned by the H etton Urban District Council. Ambulance competitions were held and music was played by the Betton Silver Prize Band. A highlight of the function was a display of fencing and archery by m embers of the Rock House Community Centre which was watched with interest by L ord Gort and County Commissioner S. Embleton.
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Presidents and Officers of the Nursing Divisions had the opportunity of meeting the new Vice-President, Lady 'Wbitmore, at a garden party given by County Supt.
Mrs. Smellie and her mother, Mrs. OrpenPalmer in their garden at Bridge H ouse, Lexden. The visiLors were gratefu l to Mrs. Smellie for arranging and giving them such a happy afternoon.
Clacton, Walton, and Harwich Divisions.-The annual inspection was held on August 7, when ten were on parade. County Col onel J. L. Hamilton was the lOspectmg officer, accompanied by Supt. Mrs. Smellie and members of hIS Staff. Supt. Bowden of Harwich was in command.
COUNTY OF HERTFORD
A County Conference was held at Hertford when County Commissioner H. Langley Jones presided and mentioned that numbers were falling off and it was desirable to get together to obtain advice on the subject of recruiting and also the raising of funds. The Commissioner quoted from the St. John Gazette on the planning of weekly meetings.
Many members took part in the discussions which followed; and many interesting and instructive suggestions were made.
COUNTY OF JERSEY
Ideal 'weather conditions were experienced on the occasion of the successful fete held in the beautiful and spacious grounds of Samares kindly loaned by Commander and Mrs. E. O. Obbard, in aid of St. John funds. His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, who was accompanied by Lady Grasett,
was greeted by County Commissioner Dr. J. R. Hanna, Commander and Mrs. Obbard, and Brigade Staff, when he arrived to declare the fete open. Nursing Cadets lin ed the route and the National Anthem was played by the R.M.I.J. Association Band.
Before opening the fete His Excellency presented to Pte. Frederick Bellamy a Certificate of Merit of the Order of St. John as a tribute of his work whilst a prisoner of war at Biberach Camp in Germany. Pte. Bellamy had been sent to that camp, with his wife and other peop l e from Jersey and Guernsey, and as soon as he got there he set to work, like any member of the Brigade would do, in the camp hospital. This award, continued His Excellency, was a coveted one and he was proud to present it to Pte. Bellamy
The fete was a success, and over 9,000 persons attended.
COUNTY OF NORFOLK
Deputy Chif'f Comm.i ioner's Visit.Lieut.-General ir Otto Lund will visit TorIolk during the last week-end of September. On September 30 he 'will carry out inspections at Cromer, Sheringham, and Cley. The following day he will visit a number of local headquarters and 'will also attend the Eastern Regional Competitions for Ambulance and ursing Cadets at Torwich. During the morning of unday, October 2, ir Otto will present certificates and a'wards in the Fakenham area and address a meeting for Ofhcers from the County at Sennowe Park.
East Dereham.- Teady fifty members of local units were on parade for the
occasion of an inspecti on by County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook. O fficers present included Dr. E. I. Puddy (Area Officer) and Divisi onal Officers. Others present included County President Lady Cook, Mr. G. Neville (Chairman, U.D.C .) , County Secretary Mrs. J H Yull, County Organizer Major P. C. Seekings, VicePresident H. W. Fox, and President J. W. Peck (Nursing Division).
Thetford.-County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook, accompanied by County President Lady Cook and members of his Staff, carried out an inspection of local units in the grounds of Friar's Close, kindly lent by Miss E. L. Fison. The Mayor (Mr. B. C. Culey) thanked Sir Thomas for ,his visit and paid tribute to the work done l ocally by St. J ohn. W atton.- The County Commissioner, accompanied by Lady Cook and members of his Staff, presented awards to members of l ocal Division in the Ambulance Hall.
King's Lynn -Members of the Brigade in the Borough formed part of the guard of honour when the Queen opened the new maternity wing of the West orfolk and King's Lynn General H ospital. H er Majesty spoke to Supt. Mrs. Floyd and inquired about the progress of St. J ohn in the County.
Overstrand.-There was a large attendance at a horse gymkhana held in aid of St. John funds. Sir Thomas Cook presented the prizes.
Attleborough.-Eighty members, including Cadets, were on parade under Dr. O. ]. Curl when County Commissi oner Sir Thomas Cook carried out the annual inspection. Those present included President Lady Cook, County Supt. Dr.
His Excellency the LieutenantGovernor of J ersey congratulating Pte. F. Bellamy on r eceiving the Certificate of l\lerit of the Order.
May Rutledge, County ursing Officer Mrs. E. Portal, and other officers.
East Harling.-Local units were inspected by the County Commissioner, who was accompanied by Lady Cook and members of his staff.
PLYMOUTH, S.W. DEVON, AND E. CORNWALL
The annual inspection held at the Royal Marine Barracks, Plymouth, was marred by rain and it was necessary to transfer the parade from the commodious barrack square to the smaller confines of the drill shed. Canon N. Clarke and the Rev. \V. W. Ayres conducted a short service, after which the inspecting officer, Colonel Sir James Sleeman (Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas), accompanied by County Commissioner C. C. Prance, inspected the personnel.
Presentations of awards and Service l'.Iedal and Bars by Sir James included the Insignia of Serving Sister of the Order to Supt. Mrs. A. E. "'\Vilkins (St. Boniface Division). The British Empire Medal was presented to Pte W. Downs (Plymouth Reinforcing Division), in recognition of outstanding services rendered during the war.
In an inspiring address, Sir James related some of his experiences abroad and particularly mentioned the rapid recovery of the Brigade after the ravages of war in Burma and Hong Kong.
Distinguished guests included the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, the Mayor and Mayoress of Saltash, the Commanderin-Chief, Plymouth Command (Admiral Sir Robert L. Burnett), and Lady Burnett, Air Vice-Marshal F. L. Hopes (Air Officer Commanding o. 19 Group, Coastal Command), Colonel R. F. Cornwall (O.C. Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse) and Mrs. Cornwall, County Commissioner Dr. Morton-Palmer ( orth, East, and MidDevon). Music for the inspection was rend ered from th e Royal Marine Band from H.M.S. Drake.
Lectures.-An excellent muster of ambulance and nursing personnel was present at the Devon and East Cornwall Hospital to hear a lecture on First Aid in Maternity Work, given by Mr. Austin Concannon, the well-known West Country specialist in gyncecology.
A large gathering fully appreciated a lecture on "The Atom Bomb and its Implications ", given by Div. Surgeon D. D. Towle (Bermondsey Division), in the County Headquarters, Plymouth.
Bo visand.-Following dedication by the Rev. R. Ball, Vicar of Plymstock, County Commissioner C. C. Prance opened the new First Aid Hut, manned by members of Friary Ambulance Division, at Bovisand. The new hut replaces the one which had fallen into disuse during the war years, and the erection was carried through entirely by members of the Di,ision.
Flag Day.-The Plymouth Flag Day, organized by County Supt. Mrs. R. Balsdon, resulted in a collection of £426. This was £9 less than last year.
COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE
The Brigade in Shropshire has had an interesting and eventful three months during the summer.
On June 19 a combined Inspection and Church Parade took place in Shrewsbury, when the Chief Commissioner (Sir Henry Pownall) and the Deputy Superintendentin-Chief (Lady Dunbar- asmith) inspected Ambulance, Tursing, and Cadet Divisions from Shropshire, Hereford hire, and the Powysland Corps (Priory for Wales). Representatives from Chesbire and Flintshire were also present. The ne.wly formed Shrewsbury Bdgade Band played at the inspection and also for the service in St. Mary's Church. The Hereford Cadet Bugle Band was also in attendance.
Many guests were present, including the Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths (Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, Brigade Overseas), Miss Maclaren (Superintendent-in-
Members attending the Essex County Nursing Divisional Officers Conference.
Chief for Canada), in whose honour the band played" The Maple Leaf ", County Presidents Lord and Lady Forester, the Mayor and Mayoress of Shrewsbury. The Lord Bishop of Chester, Sub-Prelate of the Order, and the Rev. R. M. B. Mackenzie, Vicar of St. Mary's, conducted the service.
The Royal Show.-Representatives from all Divisions, including Cadets, were on duty in the F.A. Station and on the ground from July 1 to 9. 759 cases were treated, none of them serious, though several were sent to hospital. Among the casualties was a horse cut by barbed wire! Women personnel of the B.R.C.S. were asked to help, and a happy spirit of co-operation prevailed. County Commissioner and two County Surgeons were on duty each day; and the County Superintendent and two County Officers took charge of the F.A. Station. Two ambulances were provided by the Salop County Council, and the O.C. 119 A.T.C. kindly provided four" \Valkie-Talkie " sets with Cadets.
Shrewsbury Horticultural Society's how.-The Brigade, as usual, took charge of the ambulance arrangements at the annual event. Over 300 cases were treated in two days.
It is of interest to note that the Sbrewsbury Divisions have undertaken first aid duty at this Flower Show for over forty years of its history.
COUNTY OF BIRMINGHAM
AI Assi tant Commi sioner.-Brigadier 1\1. L. Hayne bas been appointed to this position and is warmly welcomed to the County. He has had a distinguished Aru:.Y career since 1914 and spent many years m India. In 1942 he was promoted to Brigadier and held several S.E.A.C. positions until he retired in 1947. He was awarded the O.B.E. in 1943, and the C.B.E. in 1946, and was mentioned three times in dispatches.
County Officer Mrs. Smalley-Baker has done fine work during her eleven years in the Brigade in Birmingham, and the County 'will miss her now that she has gone to Canada. In 1939 she laid the foundations of a very efficient Hospital Supply Depot; from 1940-2 she was a Corps uperintendent and gave lectures on the transport and careful handling of patients. In 1941 she became Chairman of the Wounded, Missing, and Relatives' Department, County Representative for P.O.",\V., and later County Welfare Officer.
In 1947 Mrs. Smalley-Baker was a Serving Sister of the WIshes go with her in her new l1fe m Toronto where her husband, Professor SmalleyBaker has been appointed as Dean of the
Hospital Library.-King's Norton Nursing Division (Supt. Mrs. W. M. James) were warmly complimented by the Matron and County Organizer (Mrs. E. Savery) on the excellent Library they are running for the patients of the Rubery Hill Mental Hospital.
Accident Hospital Visit.-Supt. M . C. Leggett took a party from Sheldon and Elmdon Divisions to this modern hospital where the Burns Unit, Mobile Unit, X-ray, Physio-therapy, and other Departments were inspected. He felt that the" real treatment given, among so much efficient work was definitely human kindness ".
Elmdon Air Display.-The Brigade was responsible for the first aid on this great occasion and all the Corps co-operated. Ambulances and F.A.P.s were carefully sited and the whole was commended by A/County Commissioner W. E. Ballard on his visits. Since then at Elmdon Airport a class of Sheldon, Elmdon, and Yardley Ambulance and Nursing personnel has been held in air ambulance work, and C/Div. Supt. Mrs. E. Grant was the first to convoy a patient to Bournemouth, returning in time to carry out her duties in the G.E.C. (Witton) Surgery where she is regularly working!
COUNTY OF BUCKINGHAM
Garden Party. -By kind invitation of County Officer Miss Mitchell, a garden party was held in the ground of lanor, Kingston Blount, to enable officers of Nursing Divisions to meet Lady Denham, the new County Superintendent. Among those present were VicePresident Viscountess Dawson of Penn, County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith and frs. Darvil-Smith, and County Officers Mrs. \Veavers-Adam and Miss ancy Sale.
Amersham.-Members of the four Divisions met at the Ambulance Station to make presentation to County Officer H. Alder who has now moved to Berkshire. Dr. H. l Henderson handed him an engraved lighter as a token of appreciation and esteem for his work, advice, and ready assistance. County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith presented him with his two-star medal ribbon for twenty-five years' service. 1r. Alder acted as Superintendent of the Ambulance Division through a difficult period on the outbreak of war. He always stressed the importance of a local headquarters, and when, after the 'war, a site was purchased and plans considered, his enthusiasm and hard work contributed very greatly towards the building of the present fuie Ambulance Station which was opened last year by the Countess Mountbatten of Burma. - Osgood School of Law.
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SJough.-At the annual presentation of awards to the Slough Town Division, Corp I. ",\V. Mence won the cup for the most efficient member of the Division during the year. The presentations were made by Mr. A. Hall, formerly Superintendent of the South Bucks Corps.
Mr. Reg Thomas, a member of the Brigade for about thirty years, belonging to the Town Ambulance Division, collapsed on King's Cross Station as was going to Scotland on holiday and dJed on the way to hospital. Representatives of the Brigade attended his funeral.
Princes Rishorough.-At a distribution of awards and a whist drive held by the Nursing Division as Headquarters, County Officer Miss Mitchell presented Honorary members' badges, first aid certiiicates to members of the Police and Fire Service and Medallions to members of the sion. County Officer C. Day was among those present.
COUNTY OF SOMERSET
Taunton.-During June-July members of the Division rendered service at various sports meetings in addition to regular duties with the Taunton Ambulan.ce. Instructors were provided for the senes of lectures given to members of the Somerset Constabulary.
During August week the Mobile Unit ,was in service at the Vivary Park, manned by members of the Ambulance and .r ursing Divisions.
COUNTY OF SURREY
The County of Surrey Brigade were by the paily Express, the organIzers of the AIr Pageant, Gatwick, to supply first aid personnel and ambulances. About 200 St. John personnel with six ambulances and fifty B.R.C.S: personnel with two ambulances, were on duty at. twelve F.A. posts. 156 cases were dealt WIth, mostly of a minor character.
Haslemere Nursing Division.-The annual inspection was carried out by County Supt. Mrs. Lionel Heald, who was accompanied by County President Countess Lindsay and County Officer Mrs. Henry. Lad y Lindsay presented Div Surgeon M. Rolston with her Service Medal, and congratulated her on her admission to the Order. A Bar was presented to Amb. Officer Mrs. Dickensen. Those present included President Miss Ford, Area Cadet Officer Miss Morrish, Colonel Tapp (President, Ambulance Division), Miss Luker (Matron, Haslemere Hospital).
Cranleigh.-During the tennis tournaweek, members of the Nursing DIvIsIOn were on duty, and outs id e the ambulance tent placed a dog's water bowl. After walking up and down gazing at thIS a small child came up to the Nursing member on duty and asked: "Is that the bowl to be sick in? My mummy says that if anyone is sick they must go to the St. John tent!" After this the members felt inclined to 'withdraw the dog bowl!
WEST RIDING OF YORKSIDRE
Castleford annual inspechon was carrIed out by District Officer
R. H. Bake and District Officer Mrs. Geldard.
The Social and Savings Committee of Castleford Division arranged an outmg to Scarborough for its members and The annual open first aid compehtIOn, for which eighteen teams competed, was won by Pontefract Colliery No.1 team.
of. the Castleford Nursing have mstructed Cadets in first ald p: novel effort to obtain funds for p.ro:'Idmg Cadet uniform, etc., is babyslttmg for a voluntary donation.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
DEAR SIR,
"COMBI ED OPERATIO S"
I am writing in support of the view put forward under the above-mentioned heading in your editorial-May issue.
T\venty-two years' continuous experience as combined Brigade and Centre secretary has convinced me that the closest possible co-operation between the Brigade and Association classes is essential if the Brigade Divisions are to achieve optimum strength.
Here in Rhodesia, owing to the comparatively small population, Brigade diVIsions have invariably netted in and trained their own recruits with the result that, by tbe time the candidate bas gained the initial certificate, he or sbe has made friends with the Brigade members, thus tbe erstwhile recruit automatically graduates from AssocIation status to Brigade membership. This, I am confident, is the Ideal.
Another practice I advocate is ,that of assuring new recruits tbat, when
they have qualified there will be D,O obligation on their part to join the Brigade but that they will be very welcome to do so; then go on to tell them of the advantages of Brigade membership, especially the opportunity of furthering their knowledge and skill.
To attempt to cajole or tI bully" people into joining the Brigade is simply asking for a negative r esponse , for human nature is often mule-like. People who will often do that which tbey are told they are not obliged to do will nevertheless jib at anything approaching over-persuasion This has been proven in practice over an d over again.
)[ours very truly, F. W. AUSTIN. District Supt. (Reserve).
RHODESIAN RAILWAYS DISTRICT, BULAWAYO.
First Aid Course for men and women will be held at the Shoreditch Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hackney Road, E. 2, commencing Tuesday, October 4. Full particulars from Supt. Miss E. G. Cresswell, 43 Grosvenor Road, lIford, Essex.
BRIGADE SURGEONS' WEEK-END CONFERENCE
The annual London Conference will be held at the Waldorf Hotel, on October 29 and 30.
The annual dinner will be held on the Saturday with Lord Horder as the principal guest.
The programme includes many interesting items. After a welcome by the Surgeon-in-Chief and the Deputy Chief Commissioner, the "Future of Civil Defence" will be given by "Wing Commander Sir John Hodsell (Home Office), which \vi11 be followed by a discussion and a talk by Div. Surgeon D. Towle (Associate Member Atomic Scientists' Association) on "Atomic Explosions and their Effects". Tea will follow; and members will have a break to dress for dinner.
Sunday morning will open with a talk by the Deputy Surgeon-in-Chief, F. H. Edwards, on " Competitions, Old and New"; "Selecting Suitable Patients," by Corps Surgeon G. A. Macdonald; "Diagnosing without Seeing, " by another Surgeon.
Following a break, County Surgeon
Major H. C. Stewart will give a talk on " Shock-Its Problems and Treatment in First Aid ".
After lunch Mr. R. L. MacQueen will discuss "The Probationer Divisional Surgeon ", which will be followed by films in teaching and the new Brigade film introduced by District Surgeon M. M. Scott.
The final session will be for discussion on some of the talks and also on other matters such as Lay Instructors, the Trilene Inhaler, New Brigade Regulations, etc.
Applications should be made to the Secretary, Assistant Commissioner E. T. Milburn, 26 Makepeace Avenue, Holly Lodge, London, N. 6; and Brigade Surgeons are asked to apply as early as possible so that full arrangements can be made. The complete inclusive charge, including Conference fees, meals, from Saturday tea to Sunday tea, and hotel accommodation, is £3 lOs. Members may bring guests to the dinner, the charge being 18s.
OPHTHALMIC WORK IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Dr. Norman Manson, C.B.E., the Warden of the Ophthalmic Hospital of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, retuDled to Jerusalem by air early in August after a brief visit to London to discuss with the Hospitaller (Lord 'Vebb-Johnson) and others the future work of the Order in the Middle East.
The hospital, of which Dr. Manson had charge, has been out of action for some time owing to conditions in the country, being, in fact, occupied by a small Jewish force.
Since the termination of the Mandate the splendid work of the Order has been carried on at a clinic at vYatson House in the old City, where the 'Varden, another doctor, a British Matron, and Palestinian-Arab nurses deal with hundreds of patients every day.
" As .conditions are becoming more settled m Jerusalem," Dr. Manson said in an interview before he left London " the number of patients who visit clinic rises. In June the total of attendances was rr,724. No beds can
be provided in the clinic, but we go to the Government Arab Hospital in Jerusalem to carry out any operations that are necessary."
The incidence of epidemic conjunctivitis in the Middle East, which has been very high for many years, is not decreasing, in the opinion of Dr. Manson, but owing to the work of doctors and to improved education, there is a decline in the complications arising from the disease. In Southern Palestine and Egypt there are very few natives who are not suffering from eye trouble-in some villages roo per cent of the population are affected by trachoma.
Dr. Manson, in addition to his work at the Clinic, visits regularly some of the refugee camps in Transjordan as a result of the agreement between the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society to do everything possible in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases.
King Abdulla of Transjordan has expressed great appreciation of the work the Order of St. John is carrying on among the Arab refugees in his country, and his Department of Health has given the Order every assistance.
The Order was very fortunate in in the Old City two propertIes overlooking the site on which built in. the eleventh century the ongmal medIeval hospital of the Order of St. John and close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. One of the properties is now the ophthalmic hospital, Watson House, named after the donor, Lady Watson, a friend of both General Gordon and Lord Kitchener, who died a few years before the war broke out.
Dr. Manson was given the C.B.E. thi.s for his outstanding serVIces m mmIstering to the Palestinian population during the British Mandate.
Mr. G. Darbyshire (Chief Regional MIdland Region) presenting special pnzes to the Camden team to celebrate having the Regional Championship, the Inter-RaIlway Challenge Sbield, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade Dewar Challenge Shield in one season-a record 278
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Headquarters: Priory House, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff.
GENERAL INTEREST
(Carm.), 118t; 6 Guest, Keen and Nati on al Eisteddfo d of Wales.-Tbough Baldwins (Cardiff), 113; 7 Treharris B Dolgelley, the venue of the 1949 National (Merthyr), 98; 8 Caersws (Mont.), 95. Eisteddfod, has not been a strongbold of Silurian Shield-(Adult Female Teams, St. John First Aid activities in recent Wales and Mon.).-l Treharris (Merthyr), years, there was no lack of interest in 122t; 2 Tredegar Nursing (Mon.), 112; the ambulance section of the August 3 Caersws (Mont.), 108!. Bank Holiday week's programme, which Isca Shield (Boys in Wales and Mon ).was prepared with commendable foresight 1 Treharris (Merthyr), 138t; 2 Ebbw and entbusiasm by a representative Vale (Mon.), 137t; 3 Trelewis A (Glam.), Committee with Dr. A. L. Davies as 129; 4 Trelewis B (Glam.), 103t; Chairman and a most thorough and 5 Dolgarrog (Caem.), 90t; 6 Ruthin B energetic ecretary in the person of (Den. West), 77; 7 Tregarth (Caem.), Dr. W. F. Gapper, who was mainly 70; 8 Ruthin A (Den. West), 66. responsible not only for the organization Gwent Shield (Girls in Wales and of the competitions. but also the elaborate -1 Trebarris Cadet (Merthyr). 175!; arrangements made to deal with the large 2 ,Vrexham B Red Cross Cadets (Den.). number of casualties which can be 159; 3 Tredegar (Mon.). 156!; 4 ,Vrexexpected among su large a gathering as ham A (Den.), Red Cross Cadets, 147; tbe .I. alional Eisteddfod attracts from 5 Ebbw Vale (Mon.), 125. year to year. First Aid in Coal Mines.-1 Kenfig
The Hon. John H. Bruce, Principal Hill (Glam.). 129; 2 Great Mountain ("cretary and CommIssioner for Wales, Colliery. 3 Pochin (Mon.), 94t; who was present in the capacity of the 4 Trebarris A (Merthyr), 90; 5 Treharris Eisteddfod Director of Ambulance, pre- B (Merthyr), 68t· sided over the presentation ceremonies Ambulance Wo r k at Ro yal Welsh which followed the competitions on the Agricultura l Show .-The Commissioner :Monday. Tuesday. and \Vednesday; and for Swansea, Mr. Hugh S. Cann, O.B.E., Mr. \V. :\Iabon Abraham (Brigade Secre- undertook responsibility for the First tary) as usual assumed the duties of Aid arrangements and competitions which Chief Steward, a role which on this are a regular feature of the Royal Welsh occasion particularly bad been made as Agricultural Society'S annual show. held pleasant as possible by the well laid this year at Singleton Park, Swansea, on plans of the organizers. Most grateful August 10 to 13 inclusive. As a result of thanks are due to the following judges, an invitation issued by Mr. Cann a total whose adjudications were much appreci- personnel of 160 Officers and men of the ated by all competitors :-Dr. Hughes Brigade and Swansea Red Cross DetachDavies, Dr. HOI: H. Davies. Dr. T. Lloyd ments volunteered to staff the First Aid Hugbes. Dr. G. Pari Huws, Dr. E. Wyn Post and grounds from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. J ones, Dr. H. Hughes Jones. Dr. Madock daily, Dr. J. Sbibko and Dr. S. Gordon Jones. Dr. G. S. Phillips. Dr. G. P. being frequently in attendance tbroughout Williams, Dr. H. H. \Villiams, Matrons the whole period. The types of accident M. E. Jones and Roberts, and Mr. J. or sudden illness varied considerably to Hywel Hughes. The results of tbe main a total nUFber of about 600 cases. The contests were:- nine beds loaned by the Superintendent Lady Lewis Cup-Open Competition of the Morriston Hospital were frequently (Male).-l Pochin (Mon.). 2 Kenfig occupied, especially by those afterwards Hill (Glam.), 3 Treharris A taken to Hospital for surgical attention or (Merthyr) 188; 4 Pontypool (Mon.), 181; observation.
5 Gaskett Marsh (England), 1281; 6 The three competitions for teams of Treharris B (Merthyr), 7 Mac- men. women, and boy cadets were judged hynlleth (Mont.). 126t. by Dr. G. S. Phillips, Dr. J. Shibko, Lady Bute Cup-Open Compet2twn Dr. L. W. Hefferman, Dr. T. "V. David, (Female).-1 Treharris (Mertbyr), 231; and Dr. Wilfred Lloyd. the awards being 2 Tredegar (Mon.), 184; 3 Pentre as under :(Rhondda), 161. Lynn-Thomas Shield (Male Trevethin Shield (Adult Male Teams, 1 Pochin (Mon.), 213 ; 2 Cardiff Transport, Wales and Mon.)-l Treharris A 206; 3 Tumble No. 1 (Carm.), 194; (Merthyr). 139t; 2 Kenfig Hill (Glam.), 4" N II Division, Glamorgan Constabu135; 3 Pochin (Mon.). 132; 4 Pontypool lary, 187; 5 Gorseinon (Glam.). 159 t; (Mon.), 130; 5 Great Mountain Colliery 6 Abercrave Lower, 130. 2 79
Lady Lynn-Thomas Cup (Female Teams).-l Treharris (Merthyr) S.J.A.B., 159; 2 Pembroke B.RC.S., 125. Arnall Jones Shield (St. John Ambulance Cadets).-l Kenfig Hill (Glam.), 181; 2 Duffryn Amman, 176; 3 Pill (Newport), 163; 4 Trelewis A (Glam.), 160; 5 Trelewis B (Glam.), 140; 6 Morriston No 1 (Glam.), 118; 7 Aberkenfig A (Glam.), 105.
CENTRE REPORTS
D EN B IGHSHI R E EAST
Soon after the second world war the Chirk Division, which bears the distinction of being the oldest Brigade unit in North Wales, set about the task of acquiring a headquarters of its own.
Interested friends organized themselves into a committee and one of its first tasks was to persuade the local council to make over to its use a plot of ground and an old disused cowshed and barn at the rear of an hotel, to the proprietors of which Chirk Division is greatly indebted. Plans were drawn up and approved; licences and a contractor were acquired and the process of turning a derelict building to useful account was started. As the alterations were effected so were the contractors paid until the available funds ran out just as the last licence and the last finishing touches were about to be completed.
Once again the Division and committee sei about raising further funds and decided to hold a fete on Saturday, August 20. Lieut.-Col. R lVIyddleton was approached, and he, together with the Lady Margaret Myddleton, generously placed the grounds of the historic Chirk Castle at the disposal of the organizers and also agreed to lend a hand in the staging of a gymkhana. Members of Toc H and the British Legion kindly co-operated in the sale of tickets and collection of gifts. During the week prior to the fete the elder Colonel Myddleton passed away amid much sorrow in the area. The organizers proposed postponement, but the Colonel and his good lady most generously told them to proceed and while they themselves took no part in the event their benevolence was in evidence all round.
The Lady Trevor, wife of the Divisional President, presided in the absence of the Lady Margaret The gymkhana had excited great interest and the number of entries was most encouraging to the group 01 hard-working officials and stewards. On the fete side lady helpers were able to report brisk sales in all departments. At the end of the day it was evident to all that the long months of preparation had proved well worth while; and it is understood that although the target of £500 was not bull's-eyed, a very good inner was scored.
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It is hoped the headquarters will be completed and opened very shortly when the Division will be possessed of a room for meetings, a large hall with garage, and ample storeroom.
D EN B I GH S H I R E WEST
The Colwyn Bay Ambulance and .r ursing Divisions are maintaining with undiminishing zeal though wiih reduced memberships the regular promenade casualty service. Every Saturday and Sunday the members may be seen on duty from 9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and less regularly on other days, with their spotlessly white First Aid trailer. From Vlhitsuntide to the end of July over 200 cases were dealt with.
GLAM OR GAN
Mr. Theodore Gibbins, Centre Ch?irman, presided over a meeting of the Glamorgan Centre Committee held at Bridgend, at which the Principal Secretary (the Hon. John H. Bruce) explained the position of the Medical Comforts Depots in the county operating under the Priory for \Vales.
The County Council had decided to make a free issue of domicilary nursing equipment available to the public under the terms of the ational Health Service Act, and had given notice to the Priory that this work would be carried out from nine Health Centres as central depots while the District Nurses would each have a supply of the smaller goods. Faced with this future curtailment of a branch of service which has brought many Divisions of the Brigade into direct touch with the public the Depot Committees have acted in a commendably public spirited manner in carrying on with the work until such time as the Glamorgan County Council could implement its undertaking; and the Principal Secretary discussed with the Centre Committee the terms on which the sale of the Depot stocks to the County Council were being negotiated.
The occasion offered a welcome opportunity for a number of the senior officers, who are ex-officio members of the Centre Committee, to meet Miss Zoe D. Bruid, Cadet Training Officer for Wales.
The Centre Secretary, Mr. A. J. Esmond, urged the stimulation of interest in the history of the Order by encouraging the units to read the excellent book by Professor William Rees A History of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in Wales and on the Welsh Border.
B arry Count y Area.-An unusual event occurred on Sunday, July 17, at the Barry Island First Aid Station, which is staffed voluntarily by personnel of the Brigade in Barry throughout the summer months .
A lady was brought in, and Div. Supt. Mrs Adams and Corps Officer Adams, who were on duty, immediately sent for a
doctor and midwife, who arrived just in time to bring into the world a baby boy. There was a happy sequel later when the mother brough t the baby over to the First Aid Station to show to the members on duty, and informed them that the baby had been christened with the christian names "Barry St. John".
MONMO U TH S HIR E
Wes t Monmouth Corp s members were inspected at Llanhilleth Recreation Ground by Sir Leonard Twiston-Davies, Assistant Commissioner for \Vales, who was accompanied by Lady TwistonDavies, Cbief ursing Cadet Officer for Wales' Asst. Commissioner John Gibbs; County Officer A. Elkins; Area ursing Cadet Officers E. Brown and D. W. Prew ; who were welcomed by Councillor George Shingler, Cbairman of District Council. The parade, m charge of Corps Supt. F. Cockram, was headed by Celynen Colliery Ambulance Cadets Drum and Bugle Band, and was the largest of its kind seen at Llanbilleth for many years. Councillor T. Hambleton, Alderman George Gibbs, J.P., and Mr. Hector J. Williams also attended.
Sir Leonard Twiston-Davies complimented the men on their turn-out and on their efficiency. Later he took the salute at a march past.
Pa rad e at P o nt y po o l Park.-Over 250 members of the Pontypool and Avon Llwyd Corps assembled for inspection by the Hon. John H. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales), who in addressing the parade subsequently urged the vital of the tary service of the Brigade to the nabon, though in some directions t.here wCl;s not quite the same scope as eXIsted pnor the Health Service Act. One of the mam tasks of the Brigade was to interest the young people who could give a .lifetime of service, replenishing tbe ranks.
Dr. Gwyn Rocyn Jones, CommI.sslOner for Monmouthshire, said the BrIgade had good reason to be pro,:d of the .work of national importance WhICh was bemg d<:me as a training ground for the. nursIng profession. Other Officers present Included Asst. Commissioner G. F. Tuckwell, Lady County Officer Mrs. Bailey, Corps Supt H. Dennis, and Acting Corps Supt. V. SmIth.
MONTGOMERYSHIRE
l esson was read by the Rev A F. T Newell, and the address was given by the Rev. D Reginald Thomas In the course of his address Mr. Thomas said tbere was need for a language which everyone cou ld understand-the l anguage of Canaan, which was the langu age of Christ The Order of St. J obn was a symbol of the language which a ll could understand The Inspecting Officer, who also took the salute at the march past, was the Hon. John Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales). He was su pported by Asst. Com!llissioner Dr: R Davies-Jones; Col. Rind MyddletoI?-' County Officers H. Radcliffe, H. MorrIS, and M. Bound; Corps Surgeon A. G. Smith; Div. Surgeon D. B. McVittie; Lady Davies, Hon ..of the Caersws and District Nursmg DIVISIOn, and Mrs. Corbett-Winder, County Director of the British Red Cross Society
Addressing the assembly, the Hon. John Bruce, after presenting ap?logies for absence from the Earl of POWlS, former Prior of 'Wales, and Dr. I voe J. Jones, County Medical Officer of .Health, referred to the fine effort p u t up III Montgomerysbire. He wanted all to fee l there was every justification for their first aid and home nursing, for whIle aCCIdents and sickness were liable to happen, there would always be need for voluntary services. The healing work had gone on down the centuries, and the St John movement had a marvellous tradition under the banner of charitable endeavour. Lad y Davies pres en ted first year certificates to Caersws Girl Cadets ; whom the Hon. John Bruce also congratu lated on winning their spurs, and offered them words of encouragement.
BORO U GH OF ME RTHYR TYDFIL
The following competitions organized by the Treharris Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be held at Treharris on Saturday, October 22, 1949, commencing at 2 p.m.
(1) Competition open to of.4 team test, viva voce and mdIvIdu al practical; (2) competition open to teams of 4 boys (age limit 17 team test and viva voce; (3) competitlOn to teams of 4 members of ursing DIVISI0J?-S of S.lA.B. Team test, in .first aId and home nursing; (4) competItIon to teams of 4 members of Cadet Divisions of the S.J .A.B. Team test, VIva
At Caersws on July 25 about 200 Ambulance, Nursing, and Cadet members of the Powysland Corps attended a rally competitions carry challenge trophies and open air service held on the S t Ed m and monetary prizes. tion Field Corps ecre ary w Entry forms may be obtaIned as Gwalch mai acted as Officer in Command, lows :-Ambulance-Mr. Ifor J: and marshalled the procession. a l ong the 10, Cilbau l , Treharris Nursmg-M lss route headed by the Newtown Sl Iver Band S t T reharris. d b th R E J ordan 4 T h omas tree, The ser:rice wCl;s condfucLte l y Ci osing date for entries , October 15, 1949. W. Hopkms VIcar 0 anwnog , , 281
INTERESTING CASE REPORTS
CASE REPORT TO 376.-The Commissioner of the Priory for \Vales reports the efficient performance of first aid by the Officer-in-Charge of the Penarth Division in the following circumstances :-
At 6 30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Divisional Superintendent J. C. Laws, before going on ambulance duty at the Central Cinema, Cardiff, went to Penarth Head to see part of the Regatta. Shortly afterwards a man told him that there was a boy in difficulties over the cliff. Supt. Laws at once proceeded to the spot which was the highest point on the cliff and spoke to the boy who told him that he could not hold out much longer. He promptly pushed his way through the bushes and climbed down the cliff until he was opposite the boy whom he found to be hanging on to the root of
a tree with his feet dangling and to be in danger of a fall of 300 feet. He encouraged the boy to hold on until he was able to work his way alongside and to lift the boy on to the tree. At this stage the owner of a house on the cliff climbed up from the bottom and got in front of the boy whom Supt. Laws was holding. Next he bored a way through the hedge, which was fortunate because in no other way could they have rescued the boy. This done, they removed the boy to a shelter where Supt. Laws dressed his cuts and scratches. Shortly afterwards a Police Inspector arrived with a squad of three men from the local Fire Brigade Station, equipped with ropes for the rescue, but their services were not required. Meanwhile the boy had disappeared!
COMMENT.-This report tells a story of good work well done in difficult circumstances and wins for Divisional Superintenden t Laws and his colleague cordial congratulations. It was a tribute to their services, that the boy, left alone for a few minutes, was able to make a bolt for home.-N. Corbet Fletcher.
CASE REPORT o. 377.-The Officer- wrist, severing the ulnar · artery and in-Charge of the County of Bristol tendons and causing excessive hcemorS.].A.B. reports the efficient perfor- rhage and shock. A tourniquet had mance of first aid by two members of already been applied-incorrectly, and the Central Action Depot Division, was causing congestion of the hand. Bristol, in the following circum- Dressings had also been applied to the stances :- wound but were soaked in blood.
On Thursday, May 26, Privates W. Pratt's first action was to remove the Pratt and F. Pope were doing odd offending tourniquet. While one man cleaning jobs at County Headquarters, applied more dressings over the already when an urgent call was received from soaked ones, the other applied a St. a near-by school reporting a serious John sling, ready for the arm to be accident. Pratt immediately started slipped into when dressed. Shock up the ambulance, called to Pope treatment was administered in the aud rushed to the scene of the accident. ambulance en route to hospital; and On arrival they found that a 14-year- within seven minutes of the call being old boy had been on the top of a received the boy was in the Bristol ladder which had slipped along the Royal Infirmary, where he received floor. In an attempt to save himself immediate attention. The doctor in the boy had putout his arms and caught the Casualty Ward congratulated the his left forearm on a jagged piece of two Brigade men on their work; and broken window pane. As the ladder a letter was later received from the had slipped still further the forearm Headmaster of the school congratulathad been drawn down the glass ing them on the speed and efficiency resulting in a large piece of flesh being with which they had handled a very cut out of the arm just above the serious situation.
COMMENT:-The facts being as stated, all that remains is cordially to congratulate W. Pratt and F. Pope on the promptness with which they removed the tourmquet and so prevent further aggravation of the wound, and also on the speedy removal of the patient to hospital.-N . C. F. 282
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Bleeding from the Palm
1. H. (Loughborough).-At a recent be placed inside the: hand with the Divisional Practice an N.C.O . stated fingers above the thumb. As we that in the treatment of bleeding from disagree on this point we shall welcome the hand the patient's thumb should your kind ruling.
If the instructions in the Supplement (Rules 6 and 7, p. 25) are acted upon, the treatment would be carried out with the fingers outstretched, but if you elect to use the now-cancelled method on p. 122 of the T extbook, then the thumb should be placed on top of the flexed fingers. The reason for this is that the pressure on the pad wlthzn the fingers is more umform and less localized than in the case when the thumb lS placed tnside the fingers. Furthermore, the patient will find this position more comfortable .-N. C. F.
Co m pound Fracture of Leg
F. A. (Fawley) .-At a recent Divi- natural position, as far as possible and sional Practice, 'working with two then applied splints, etc. Team No 2 teams we were instructed to treat treated the leg in the position found, a patient suffering with a compound using an angular splint. fracture of the leg. The patient was At the " inquest" afterwards, both lying on his back with his sound leg teams stood up for their different in its normal position and the injured methods of splinting, and it was leg was underneath, almost at right- decided to write to you and ask for angles. your kind help and ruling with this Team TO. I carri d out their treat- problem. ment by placing the injured leg in its
Your query is answered in Rule 2 on p. 91 of the Textbook, which tells you in treatment of a fractured leg to draw the foot into its natural position, and not to let go until the splwts have been fixed in position-provided that (Rule 4 on p . 67) the f1 1 agments of the brohen bone do not protrude. If th e fragments do jhen 1 fazl to see what good purpose would be served if the limb was left tn posttton found and if an angular sphnt was aPPlied.. On the I. apprectate that tins could 'lHCreaSe the danger and risk of caustng compltcattons durtng transport.1. C. F.
T rea t m e nt of Phosphorus Poisoning
G. L. (Whitchurch).-At a recent poisons a v.ery high phosphorus Divisional Practice the case of a child content. This bemg so, we are at a loss who ate bread which had been smeared to understand the Doctor's objection with rat poison was discussed. It to fluid.s, especially as no oil or fat had appears the mother immediately gave gIven,. and contrary to him an emetic of salt and water and the mstructIons gIven 111 the Textbook. sent for the doctor. The child died, We would very much and the Doctor said tbat he did not your comments, and thank you 111 approve of any fluids with this parti- anticipation of them. cular poison. We understand that rat
On the facts stated the treatment given by the mothe: would to be correct and strictly in accordance with the principles of first atd as set out tn the Te:ctbo?k Further, 1\1tirrell's Poisoning tells doctors that the treatment of phosphorus is first to wash out the stomach fre ely with potassium permangan:ate solutwn .by means of a stomach pump. If this is not available, they are t?ld to gtVe fifteen of copper sulphate in half a pint of water repeatedly as and specific anttdote, and to follow this up with draughts of permanganate solutwn.-N. C. F.
Causes of Hernia
M. Y. (Cardiff).-Please tell me what among the members of o u r - amb ulan ce causes a hernia and so settle a class. difference of opinion which has arisen
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Hernia, as its name signifies, is a protrusion of the bowel a weakened abdominal wall, often as the result of excessive muscular. stram. The (which shows itself as a swelling) may suddenly appear or may be old-standtng. In the latter case, symptoms arise when more bowel passes tnto the In both cases sudden pain and sickness-accompanied by an swellmg, usually in the groin-suggest a hernia, the possibility strangulatwn of the bowel and the urgent need for medical advice at the first posstble moment.-N. C. F.
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Donations received from July 14, 1949, to August 17, 1949.
£81 6s. 4d.
Geddington Nursing Division, SJAB
£Z3 8s. 6d.
County of Shropshire, SJAB.
£IS ISS.
A. Margerrison.
£IS 2S. 7d.
Midland Area Buckinghamshire, SJAB.
£IZ IZS.
County of Nottingham, SJAB.
£12 9S. 6d.
Welling borough Victoria Adults, SJAB.
£12 3S. 2d.
Wembley Nursing Division, SJAB.
£12 os. Sd.
Ogmore Vale Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, SJAB.
£11 lOS.
Rochdale Corps, SJ AB.
£10 lOS.
Northern Area (Prince of Wales's) District Nursing Cadets, SJ AB.
Rushden Adults and Cadets, SJAB.
Sir Victor G. Carey.
£10 6s.
Southport Nursing Corps, SJAB.
£10
County of Worcester, SJAB.
£9 lOS. lid. Lieut.-Colonel C. T. Mitford Slade (Deed of Covenant).
£9 IS. lod.
Sir Arthur Watson (Deed of Covenant).
£9 Burnley Nursing and Cadet Divisions, SAJB.
£8 Bradford Tramway Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, SJAB.
£7 lOS.
Miss K. Hilliard (2nd donation).
£S 12S. Id.
Worthing Nursing Division, SJAB.
£S SS. Wellingborough H.Q. Adults, SJAB.
£S Higham Ferrers Adults and Cadets, SJ AB.
£3 lIS. 6d. Bradford Tramway Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, SJ AB (2nd donation).
£3 3s. Miss M. P. Hall and Family.
Dr. F. H. Stuttaford.
£2 12S. o l d.
Wellingborough H.Q. No. 2 Cadets, SJAB.
£2 2S. 6d.
Slough Town Nursing Division, SJAB.
£Z 2S. Stockport Centre, SJ AA.
£1 18s. 2d.
Commander E. A. Morrison (Deed of Covenant).
Sir Douglas Gordon (Deed of Covenant).
£1 16s. 4d.
Colonel H. A. Tapp (Deed of Covenant).
£1 12S. 8d.
T. Veevers Thompson.
£1 12S. 3d.
Joseph Ash.
£1 lOS.
Wembley Cadet Division, SJAB.
£1 IS.
Earls Barton Adults, SJ AB. Finedon Adults and Cadets, SJAB.
£1
Canterbury Nursing DivisiOI,. SJAB.
City of London Special Constabulary (2nd donation). 16s. S d. Miss Poskitt. 14S.
Wembley Cadet Nursing Division, SJAB.
SS.
Wellingborough H.Q. No. Cadets, SJ AB. 2S. 6d. Miss Dawsett.
Errata .-In the list published in the January, 1949, issue, S. Lloyd Jarvey, £4 lOs. 6d., should read S. Lloyd Harvey, £4 lOs. 6d.
FIRST AID ORGANIZERS
In the April, 1949, issue of The Gazette Local Government Authorities, Nationa report was published regarding a meeting alised Industries, Civil Service, Public at which representatives of certain under- Departments and similar bodies. The takings was held; the object being the Association is a consultative body for the furtherance of first aid. pooling of ideas.
A second meeting was held at which . The of redressing by first representatives from the G.P.O., the aIde:s was dIscussed, each delegate giving B.E.A., the S.E. Area Gas Board, the particulars of his own organization, and North Thames Area Board, the Metro- the referred to the next meeting. politan Water Board, the St. John The relatIon of Indpstrial First Aider ano Ambulance Association and the British the !ndustria:l Nurse in an Occupational Red Cross Society were present. Mechcal SerVIce was also discussed.
It was decided that the tentative name Any wishing to obtain for the body would be "The London lllformatIon regarding the Organization Association for the Study and Organiza- to Mr. E. J. Willott, First tion?f First Aid in Public Undertakings"; Orgamzer, British Electricity Authoan.d It was further decided the member- nty, British Electricity House, Great ShIp would be open to Public Utilities, Portland Street, London, W.1.
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OBITUARY
vVe regret to announce the death of the following :-
County Commissioner Fred P. Wilson, J.P., who died on July 28 at his residence in Middlesbrough . He was one of the founders of the Middlesbrough Central Division and became its Superintendent in 1915. In turn he became District Officer (1920), Assistant Commissioner (1923), and County Commissioner, North Riding of Yorkshire (1929). He was admitted an Honorary Serving Brother of the Order in 1920, being promoted to Officer in 1923, Commander in 1937, and Knight in 1942 His enthusiasm and loyalty to the Order and the Brigade never failed; his cheery and sociable spirit impressed every officer and member of the Brigade in the County. A Memorial Service was held at St. . George's Congregational Church , Middlesbrough, on July 30, and conducted by the Rev. Vine Russell.
Corps Surgeon H. Coorland, of the Maltby Main Corps, who was a tower of strength in the cause of first aid.
Private Norman Humpherson, of the Torpoint Division.
Mrs. Alice Howard, A.R.R.C., VicePresident of the Preston Nursing Division. Mrs. Howard joined the Preston Nursing Division on its foundation in 1895, and held the ranks of 1st Officer, Superintendent, and Corps Superintendent, also Class Secretary for the Association until her transfer to the Brigade Reserve in 1937, when she became Vice-President of her old Division. During the 1914-18 war Mrs. Howard was Matron of the Moor Park Auxiliary Military Hospital, and was awarded the A.R.R.C . for her services. Ambulance and Jursing personnel attended the funeral.
Div. Surgeon Henry Third, who died on August 1, after 25 years' service with the elson Corps.
Corps Officer W. H. Terry, of the Dewsbury and District Corps, who died on August 2. A splendid worker for the Brigade, Mr. Terry would have completed 50 years' Brigade service at the end of this year. He was Superintendent of the Ravensthorpe and Mirfield Divisions before being promoted to Corps Inspector of and publicity officer He was also chaIrman of the Hammerton Shield Competition. He held the Service Medal and six Bars, and served in the South African War.
Florence Harrop, of the Altnncham Nursing Division. Shortly her death County Officer Dr. visited her in hospital and pmned the Service Medal of the Order on her clothing.
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